.6 DISPATCH, tfAFtJARY rTO SELL IN CITIES, l A KewPoolsellingBill Drafted I by Pittsburgefs. DETAILS OF THE MEASUEE. A Talk About the Discipline of Base tall Plavers. THE LATEST ABOUT THE HOOSIERS. ' Indianapolis Authorities Talk About a Freeze-Out Scheme. GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAI An honest, and -what appears to be a con stitutional effort, is being made in this city to have a law enacted to legalize poolsell ing in cities throughout the State. To put the matter short, a movement has com menced to have the poolrooms re-established. A number of Pittsburgers, whose object is to make poolselling or betting on horse races as honest and honorable as possible, have had a bill prepared on the subject This bill has been submitted to some well-known lawyers who claim that it provides for nothing unconstitutional. The bill will be introduced to the Legislature within a few days by a local member, and the promoters of the measure rely on its fairness as a means or success. Following are the provisions of the bill: MERITS OF THE SIEASUBE. It declares itself to be an act to legalize and regulate the selling of pools in the State of Pennsylvania on trials of speed conducted by racing associations incorporated under :he laws of any Commonwealth, and to provide for the granting of a license for the .same and the imposing of a penalty for a violation of tbe provisions of the said act. The preamme lur ther sets forth that the object is to protect pooUelling on trials of speed of horses con nected with any association organized for the purpose of improving the breeding of thor oughbred or trotting horses. Section one of the bill sets forth that it shall become the duty of the treasurer of any city, town, borough cr township to issue licenses to persons to sell pools on horse races conducted tinder the auspices and control of any legally chartered assoc lation. the license to be issued for one year. Section two deals with the amount to be paid for the licenses,and provides: "In all cities of the first class the amount to be paid to the treasurer of such city or cities for the above-mentioned license shall be the sum of 52,000. In all second class cities the sum of $1,500 shall be paid for each license." In third-class cities the license fee proposed Is S2S, and in all other cities, towns or boroughs the fee is to be 10. The section concludes by demanding that the selling of pools under the license granted shall be conducted in a manner so as tola "nowise interfere with the peace and good order of this Commonwealth." WHEBE THE MOXET GOES. Section three provides that all revenues ac cruing from the sale of licenses shall De handed in .with the general taxation of the respective cities, towns, boroughs or townships in which tbe licensed poolsellers are doing business. The treasurer who issues such licenses is to re cieye the fee of $1 for each license. Section four provides that all persons selling pools without first taking out a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail or workhouse for a period of not less than six months nor more than two years. The above bill is, doubtless, a step in a new direction, and one of its greatest and best features is the attempt to make poolselling or betting as much of a fair dealing business as possible. Should the bill become a law it would seem impossible for other than the most responsible people to become identified with ths-management of poolrooms. In this respect the general public is THE PEOTECTED PABTY. , A host of moral philosophers claim that as long as there are contests and tbe public has a desire to bet on results, there will be betting. If there is any truth in this, it would seem ad visable to protect the public against impostors. li tne dui oecomes a law it will no longer do easy for itinerant poolsellers to have control of the leading tracks, because any firm or firms that may be organized in this city will be in a position to prevent any unlicensed stranger from coming. True, a race track association may apply and obtain a license, but it Is not likely that any track here would pay 1,500 for the privilege. But according to the bill a license can be obtained for, say. Home wood track, for S10, and the track directors could easily make arrangements with any pool seller they choose to sell for them. Allegheny will be permitted to obtain a license for 20; in short. Philadelphia is tbe only hrst class city and Pittsburg the only one in the second class at present. But tbe Philadelphia tracks are outside city limits, just as Homewood is. The great object of the bill in this respect, however, is to legalize poolselling in cities away from the tracks. It is stated that the bill has excellent support" both here and in Philadelphia. BALI. PLAYERS' CONDUCT. Ulanacer Phillips Points Oat tbe Benefit of Good Behavior. Manager Phillips talked frankly about the effects of good conduct among ball players yesterday. During a conversation on the sub ject be said: "Depend upon it, rigid discipline will be en forced among our players next season. If players really knew the wortn of good be havior there would be little need of rigid rules. As an illustration I will tell of a circumstance that took place at Washington in which our club was concerned. When we first went there we put up at tbe Arlington House. I knew tbe manager, and during our next two visits we stopped there. On the third occasion Mr. Bennett, the proprietor, was at the hotel aDd I was introduced to him. After we had conversed a little ho turned around and asked tbe manager who all the young men reading tbe papers were. He was told that they were the Pittsburg ball players. I thought I told you to allow no more ball players to stop here,' was Mr. Bennett's reply. The manager went on to say that the club bad been thrice there that season. Mr.. Bennett made inquiries and found that our boys had conducted themselves like gentlemen, and he said to me 'Mr. Phillips, we have had some awful times here with ball players, and I re solved to keep them clear of this house. How ever, your people are welcome after what I have heard.' Mr. Bennett presented us with a box of excellent cigars and said, Call again.'" PRESIDENT NIMICK'S OPINION. Gossip Abont the Reserve Role and tbe In. dinnnpolis Case. During a conversation on the Indianapolis ease yesterday President Nimick 6tated that the League directors will probably have to deal Np'th tbe matter. He repeated his opinion that jfadianapolis will be in line when the season opens. He is a League director, and so far has received no intimation from President Young of a meeting. Mr. Nimick also mentioned the new rules re lating to reservation. It is thought that after n days elapse the Indianapolis players will be free to go where they choose, as the Indianap olis clnb has disbanded. However, it is likely that the League will take charge of the entire team, and that will keep matters all right. Against Sunday Gnmcs. Chicago, January 23. Tbe City Baseball League is in great distress for fear the bill Senator Garrity proposes to introduce in the State Senate, prohibiting ball playing inside the city limits on Sunday, will pass. The making of this bill into a State law would effectually put an end to the business of the City League, as all its games are played on Sundays, neither the players nor those attend ing the games having time for such business on other days. The majority of the players in the City League are young men who are employed during the week. During the last Legislature a similar bill was Introduced In the House by Representative Vickers, but was killed in the Senate. He Wants a Rnce. Samuel Simcox, owner of Dnnborn Wilkes, the 2-year-old trotting nag he desires to track against any 2-year-old in Pittsburg or McKees- purt for 250 or $500 a corner, will end the ani mal to Chicago next week for the races at that 1 piace. A BUSINESS MOVE. Why the Indlnnapolis Clnb Director Called a Halt. ISFECXAL TELIGI-.AM TO THE DISPATCH. 1 Indianapolis, January 23. It seems that there is a string to the League franchise that was surrendered by the directors of the In dianapolis Baseball Club on Monday, and although it is not positively known to be a fact, it is now suspected tbac the move was made to rid the management of troublsome stockholders, and was, as it has been question ably stated, merely a matter of business. How ever, Brush declares that the franchise was surrendered in good faith, and that the club is entirely under the control of the League. Efforts to get satisfactory information from President Young as to what disposition may be made of the franchise have been unsuccessful. Mr. Young says that there is nothing that can be done now except to place a formal applica tion on file with him. The disposition of the franchise must be determined by Spalding, Mr. Day and himself. Mr. Spalding is on the other side of the world and Mr. Day is sick, so that the filling of the vacancy must remain In statu quo. It is regarded as certain that the club will re main here another year at least. Mr. Young has intimated that tbe League may decide to play the club here itself, and if it is not willing to do so there are two different firms and a local syndicate that are ready to take the franchise upon tbe same terms that it was given the bankrupt association. The firms are Dickson & Talbott, the theatrical managers, and Charles Mayer & Co., wholesale dealers in toys and sporting goods, while the syndicate is headed by Lcuis Newberger, who was the first President of the association that has just failed. Before surrendering the franchise the di rectors of the club gave J. C. McCntcheon. a local capitalist, a bill of sale for the grand stand and seats on the grounds in consideration of a claim for JLOOO. He refuses to accept the amount of bis claim with interest from any of the parties anxious to get control of the club, and it is believed, therefore, that the directors have had no Intention of allowing tbe club to leave this city, and that they surrendered the franchise with the understanding that they can buy it back when they want it ANOTHER VERSION. President Brush Makes a Definite State ment About the Boosters. Indianapolis, January 21 President Brush, of the Indianapolis Clnb, makes the fol lowing definite statement: "Mr. Young simply represents the League, but he can do nothing about the franchise un til its disposition has been fully passed upon by all the representatives of the League com pact. So far as Inaianapolis is concerned, the surrender is absolute and unconditional, and Dickson and Talbott, or whoever else may wish to continue the club, will have to go through the same procedure which we did in 1ES7. The franchise is now back in the League's possess ion absolutely, and there is no string to It. I cannot make it more explicit. The surrender was made by telegram yesterday, and an of ficial letter has also been forwarded. I want to seo the club continued. It is a good thing for the citv, and I am wining to suoscnoe to a fund of $25,000 for its maintenance if other gentlemen will join." Mr. Brush said, as illustrating the disadvan tages under which the organization labored, that uih.n ?,a Tlotrtitc nlt t1,Air ii,1H Trv hail rtheir choice of three or fourof the best players, Dut lack ot money prevented, ine rresiaent cf the club, however, gave them an option on Getzein, holding it until yesterday, when It was surrendered. It is now thought Getzein will go to Washington. EATING UP THE SHEEP. Loenl Rifle Shooters Invited to Kill a Desperate Panther. Messrs. Huggins, Brehmand Jones and other local rifle shooters have been invited to visit Tiger Hollow, in the vicinity of Chartiers, to kill a panther. According to a Mr. Bradley, who resides at Tiger Hollow, his panthership is gobbling np almost all the sheep in the neighborhood. Mr. Bradley visited Mr. Huggins yesterday and implored him and his friends to visit the Hollow at once with their rifles. It is stated that the panther has been roving round for several weeks and has escaped all the gun and rifle shots and death traps of the farmers. Where be has come from is not known. Mr. Huggins says that he and his friends will make it their business to try and capture the pan ther. No TJse for White. Boston, January 23. The Boston club this afternoon gave Homung his release. No League club has bid for his purchase. The signature of Charley Bennett to a con tract for 1889, which was obtained in Detroit yesterday, was not a surprise, as it was known to be fully arranged for. "Deacon" White may now "gang bis ain gait." The directors have come to no decision regarding Wise and Mor rill. President Soden says that the Indian apolis club will surely remain in the League with the same officers as at present. They are simply getting rid of unsatisfactory stock holders, as the Boston club did. Will Stop the Fun. Minneapolis, Minn., January 23. The in dications are that there will be no more prize fighting in this city for the present. After the Cardiff-Fell contest last night there was an in cipient row in the rink, which has led authori ties to consider seriously the policy of stopping all fistic exhibitions, and to-day a bill making prize-fighting or the making or ac cepting of challenges a penal offense was intro duced in the State Legislature, and will probably become a law. Pool PInying nt FIndlav. rSrXCIAL TELrGBAK TO THE DISFATCH.1 Ftndlay, O., January 23. There wasa match game of pool played here last evening between Jack Carroll and G. S. Williams for 100 aside and tbe championship of Northwestern Ohio. Tbey were to play the best 13 out of 25. Carroll won. having won 13 to Williams' 5. A good deal of money changed bands. Sporting Notes. It now looks almost certain that the Hoosiers will hold on. Medical authorities state that Sullivan is still a sick man. Manager Mutrie laughs at the idea that Indianapolis has retired from the League. The Giants and the Athletics will play two games before tbe championship season opens. Harry Bethcne writes a New York friend that he is doing about two yards better than even time in 100 yards. This will hardly beat Wharton. If any clnb that has already agreed to play in an association during next season breaks its agreement to play with the League there will be more trouble. President Davidson says there is no truth in the report that Hecker and Cook have been traded to Baltimore for First Baseman Tucker, though negotiations are pending for a transfer of these players. It is reported that after Jack Fogarty gets through tiaining Harry Walton for the latterV go with Cal McCarthy he will take into consid eration a proposition to spar Le Blanche, tbe Marine, 10 or 15 rounds. Mb. William Easton yesterday sold an im ported thoroughbred stallion and fonr thor oughbred brood mares at private sale to Mrs. Langtrv. The stock will be sent to Mrs. Lang try's ranch in California. Twelve female bicyclists have entered for a six-day's race at Madison Square Garden, be ginning Monday, February 11, and ending on the following Saturday. Only three more can be accepted, as the limit is 15. When the American Association schedule is made public it will show that tbe season will open on April 17 and close on October 14. The Eastern clubs will open in tho East, and the Western clubs in the West. The Eastern cl obs will then go West It is not known just what clubs will play together at the start off. The final game in the bookmakers' cushion carrom handicap tournament was to have been played Tuesday night between Davy Johnson and Charles Heineman, but the TremontClub gathering were disappointed, Heineman for feiting. This gives Johnson tbe first prize. $500, with Heineman and Reeves a tie for sec ond place. The second prize monev will prob ably oe divided if it is not played off in private. There is talk of another series of games be tween tbe pencillers of odds at the races, tbe idea being to have it played in a larger hall. UNLIMITED WEALTH Said to be Possessed by Wyoming Asking for Admission. "Washington, January 23. Delegate Carey, of Wyoming, to-day addressed the House Committee on Territories in behalf of the passage by Congress of an enabling act for the admission of the Territory of "Wyoming into the Union as a State. He came at the invitation of the committee, and spoke at length upon its area and the resources and intelligence of its people. The coal lands in the Territory, he said, covered an area of not less than 5,000,000 acres; her oil lands were more than equal to all the oil lands in .Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia combined, and she had as fine iron deposits as are found in the United States. THE PAID PERJURER Once More Boldly Confronts the Par nell Commission. HIS TALE OP MOONLIGHTING. Joe Chamberlain Again Speaks Kind Words for Uncle Samuel. B0SEBEEET SATS HOME RULE WILL WIN The Bem&ini of the Unhappy DI Hnrska and Her Daughter Rednced to Ashes. fBY CABLE TO THE SISFATCH.l London, January 23. Copyright Dennis Tobin, of Kerry, a moonlighter and a paid perpetrator of outrages, according to his somewhat halting story, enlivened the proceedings of the Commission Court to day. Unfortunately for his employers Tobin overdid his part. In addition to ac cusing the league of paying for outrages, he gave an elaborate account of a moonlight organization, with its sections, leader, pass words and all the usual machinery of secret societies. Tobin deposed that he was a member of the Kilconoly band of moonlighters. He said that when the members of the band were sworn the leader told them that, by order of the League, tenants who paid their rents were to be raided. The moonlighters were ranged in divisions, each division re ceiving orders from a captain, who also fur nished the men with arms. The arms were hidden away when not in use. The moon lighters were paid for committing outrages. Witness' set received 5 for making a raid on the' cattle of an obnoxious farmer, and another time they got 7s 6d each for slaugh tering the cattle on a Miss Thompson's farm. Mr. Russell smiled while he listened, and with reason, for Tobin's evidence on these points smashed and pulverized the mass of the testimony previously given by a score of policemen.landlords and laud agents who scouted the idea of there beta? any secret societies in Ireland except theJFenians, and who placed all outrages to the credit of the unorganized lawlessness of members of the League. Tobin fell to pieces in cross-examination and left the box with the bewildered air of a man conscious that he had made an ass of himself, but uncertain how and why he had done so. CHAJIBEELAIN GOOD UATURED. Ho Says the Rejection of tbe Fish Treaty Is No Sign of American III Will. London, January 23. Mr. Chamberlain addressed a ' meeting at Birmingham to night, and met with an enthusiastic recep tion. Mrs. Chamberlain occupied a seat on the platform. A letter was read from Mr. Bright's son, who wrote that his father's health was steadily improving and that his general condition was much better than it was a month ago. Mr. Chamberlain, in the course of his re marks, referred to the rejected fisheries treaty. He said that his mission to Amer ica bad been one of peace and good will, and had resulted in the treaty being ac cepted by both Governments as an honor able solution of the question at issue. The treaty had been rejected in the Senate by a strict party vote, and he was not disposed to overestimate the prominence of that vote. He was convinced that the feeling of cor dial friendship between the two peoples was so great and firm that nothing would be permitted long to interfere with it, Cheers. During bis absence on bis second fortun ate visit to the United States. Cries of "Hear, bear," be had followed closely events' in Parliament. What struck him most was the remarkable prominence of the Irish question. It was evident that the country felt the importance of other ques tion? Doubtless tbe improved condition of Ireland, which was largely due to the wise and firm administration of Mr. Balfour.had contributed to keep down the clamor of the Parnellites. He (Chamberlain) believed that the Gladstonians were" finding out that home rule by itself was not a name to con jure with, and that, henceforth the Glad stonian platform would give prominence to other questions questions upon which the Liberals as formerly, might agree. O'BRIEN STILL THERE. On the Eve of His Trial Ho Fays His Re spects to His Fcrsecntprs. Dublin, January 23. Mr. Wm. O'Brien, whose trial begins to-morrow, arrived at Clonmel to-night. An enormous crowd had gathered at the railway station to greet him, and he was accorded a splendid ovation. One thousand torch-bearers, accompanied by six bands of music, paraded the streets in his honor. Mr. O'Brien addressed the crowd from the steps of the town hall. In the course of an eloquent speech he said that the results of the Covan contest and the county council elections in London show that at the next general election the evil brood of coercionists would vanish like unclean spirits at the dawn of day. A GAELIC SPLIT. The Congress at Thnrlcs Ends In a Row Scceders to Flock by Themselves. Dublin, Jannary 23. The Gaelic Con gress met at Thurles to-day for the purpose of electing an executive. During the pro ceedings a tumult arose, and President Daven, unable to obtain a hearing for the financial statement, left the meeting, fol lowed by a number of priests and delegates. The remaining delegates elected a Central Council, but repudiated the responsibility for debts amounting to 500. Mr. Daven and the other seceders will start another association. There were 40 detectives on duty in the vicinity of the meeting place during the proceedings. $) ROSEBERRI'S PREDICTION. He Believes tbe British Elector Will Event ually Give Erin Home Rule. London, January 23. Lord Eoseberry, in a,speech at Scarborough this evening, said that the British elector liked to chew the cud of politics, and it seemed likely that at, the end of his rumination he would be in favor of home rule. The speaker con firmed from his own personal knowledge the extracts quoted in Pierrepont's diary of conversations with Disraeli, in which the latter favored giving Ireland something like an American State Legislature. DI MDRSKA IN ASHES. The Poor Nlchllngnlo nnd Her Daughter Cremated Few Slonrncrs Present. Berlin, January 23. The remains of Mme. Di Mnrska and her daugbter were cremated at Gotha- to-day. Mme. Di Murska's Austrian husband and a dozen members of the Gotha Opera Company were the only mourners. The urn contain ing the ashes of tbe mother is inscribed: "These ashes are all that remain of a nightingale." The 'urn containing the daughter's ashes is inscribed: "The woman whose ashes lie here has battled and suffered much in vain." A DDTCH SENSATION. Great Excitement Created by the Appear ance of an Alarmlnc Pamphlet. The Hague, January 23. A sensation has been created throughout Holland by a pamphlet by Tyndal, entitled "The Nether lands in Danger." The -author condemns the country's defensive organization on both, land and sea, and regards the (7,500,000 spent as wasted. "-, PBOGEESSIYE POTTEES . Will Encourage American An and Compete With the Famous Foreign Potteries Prizes for Designers An In- terestlng Convention. SPECIAL TBLIQBAM TO TIIE DISFATCB.l Washington, January 23. At the forenoon session of the thiiteentb. annual convention of the Potters' Association of the -United States to-day new officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Thomas Haddock, of Trenton; First Vice President, William Brunt, 6f East Liverpool; Second Vice President, George W. Oliver, of Syracuse; Third Vice President, S. J. Scott, Cincinnati; Treasu rer, J. H. Goodwin, East Liverpool; Secre tary, Alfred Day, Steubenville. These are the old officers, with the exception of Brunt and Oliver. The sessions were short and of very little interest to the general public, with the exception of the report of he Committee on Art and Design, made by the Chairman, Mr. 1). F. Haynes, of Baltimore. This contained a rec ommendation that a liberal prize or scries of prizes be offered for artistic designs in the matter of form and decoration, to be given to the successful competitors amongthe pupils of the schools oi design in the various cities of the country, for the purpose of en couraging the production of original and artistic designs and decorations Try purely American talent. This report and recom mendation were received with great favor by the members of the convention, and were unanimously adopted. A resolution was also adopted offering a prize for the coming year of 5300 for the invention of improved machinery for the use of the trade. It is generally agreed among members that this has been one of the most interest ing and profitable Conventions ever held, as it has given evidence of the rapid drift of opinion in the direction of the production of the finer and more artistic classes of ceramic ware. The vast bulk of tbe im portation from foreign countries is of this product, while the American manufacturer has been confining himself almost entirely to the cheaper grades of earthenware, and the tendency now is to attack the famous foreign potteries on their own ground, and, if possible, to give to the world a fine and artistio porcelain which will make for the United States a reputation in this field along with France, Italy, China and Japan, This evening the members of the conven tion and their families are enjoying an ele gant banquet at Willard's Hotel. One hun dred covers are laid, and a number of Con gressmen and newspaper correspondents are the honored guests of the potters. The con vention will again meet next January in this city. A DEFIANT PARSON. An Opponent of Secret Societies Who Pays No Regard to Threats. Chicago, January 23. Kev. Mr. Milton, of Elgin, who has received notice to prepare to die because of his attacks on secret socie ties, is more bitter on the latter than ever, and says he will never let up on them. He is especially severe on the Fjjee Masons. Said he: "It is an evil worship, and it charms and draws a man on as a snake draws on its victims to sudden death. Those who join do not go into the lodge from any motive of good. I realize that in speaking as I have done of Masonry I have virtually taken my -life in my own hands. A friend of mine, who was a member of the lodge, was present when the murder of Morgan was planned, and was hit in the head with a large stone and near ly killed. "Masonry and other societies have grown terribly since the war, and to-day we are honeycombed by secret societies. It is an evil work and devil worship. It is the same as the worship of Baal in the days oi old." Mr. Milton gives the name ot the member of the Order of Woodmen who, he says, is dogging his footsteps, and there is great ex citement in Elgin in consequence. NEW JERSEY IN THE STYLE. White Caps Make Their Appearance There and Endeavor to Promote Temperance. tKFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 1 Nw York, January 23. Robert Barry, of Jersey City, rushed into the First pre cinct police station early this morning and demanded police protection. He showed Sergeant Coward the following note, which had been tacked on his front door: Itobert Barry: Sib You had better stop drinking rum, and take better care of your family. If you do not stop your drinking, and staving out late of nights, we will do away with you. White Caps or New Jersey. 60. 45, 63, 97, 76. The police promised to protect him, and a Jersey City contractor advised him to go and play the numbers at policy. A WEST VIRGINIA CAUCUS. Democrats Gather In Conference and Re solve to Support tho Nominee. Chakleston, W. Va., January 23. The Democrats are in caucus to-night with all members present. The election of the United States Senator will be delayed until next Tuesday, and the Democratic vote will scatter until that day. There seems to be no doubt that at that time the issue will be squarely drawn between the Republican and Democratic candidates, each supported by the nominee of his party. There are no kickers on either side. The Democrats were in session until mid night, but did not nominate. It is said by a Democratic member of the caucus that they will make a nomination in caucus tomorrow night, and that the nominee will be J. E. Kenna. It was decided by the caucus to night to support the nominee. ENGLAND MAKING TROUBLE For the German Colonizers in Zanzibar X Fruitless Blockade. Berlin, January 23. The Deutsche Wochenblatt pripts a Zanzibar letter which says that the blockade on the east coast of Africa has only fomented disorder and has failed to check the slave traffic. The writer complains of a lack of energy on the part of the German Consul, and says that if Sir John Kirk returns to Zanzibar as the Brit ish Consul, as reported, it will mean the restoration of absolute English supremacy. The writer accuses England of stirring up the feeling against tbe Germans. A Mendvllle Society Wedding. rSFECUL TKLEQBAM TO THE DISFATCH.1 Meadvtlle, January 23. The leading society event of the winter season was the marriage to-day of Mr. Fred G. Prenatt, a popular clothing dealer, and Miss Nona Irwin, a society belle of this city. The ceremony was performed at St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church this morning by Rev. Father Dunn, assisted by Rev. Fath ers Winter and Coyneville. Mr. and Mrs. Prenatt departed on a trip to New York and other Eastern cities. Big Fire In New York. New York, January 24. Soon aftermid night fire at 88 and 90 Walker street, in the drygoods district, destroyed probably $100,000 worth of property, the amount not yet having been accurately obtained. About 20 concerns occupied the premises. Benntifal New French Satlncs To-Day, The very newest colorings; might as well come and see them; thev will delight your eyes by their richness of color and extreme novelty of design. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Just opened, 100 pieces of French challi, dark and light colorings, newest spring de signs. - Hugtjs & Hacks, ITS TWO NOTABLES DEAD. The Grim Keaper Harvests Alike Actress and Congressman. POPULAR PEETTY SELINA DOLARO, Singer, Actress and Authoress, Obeys the Dread Summons. STRICKEN IN THE HALLS OP CONGRESS, Hon. Kelson Barnes, of Missouri, Enceumos la a Few 'Hours to Paralysis. 6PECIAL TELEGRAM TO TBS DISPATCH.! New Yobk, January 23. Selina Dolaro, a singer, who has been popular in opera bouffe for 20 years in England and America, died suddenly to-night at her home, 365 West Thirty-third street, next door to Mrs. Langtry's -house. For three years Mme. Dolaro has been too ill to appear on the stage, and has sup ported herself by writing. A book called "Mes Amours," published by her two years ago, has had a considerable circulation. It purported to be a collection of letters writ ten to her. In her last days Mme. Dolaro wrote a novel, "Bella Demonia," which will shortly be published. Mme. Dolaro was an inveterate first nighter, even in her sickness, and she had procured tickets for Mrs. Langtry's "Mac beth" on Monday last, but was unable to witness the performance. On Saturday night last Mme. Dolaro went to her pub lisher's house, and returning to her home was seized with hemhorages. She grew constantly weaker until she died. Mme. -Dolaro was born in England. She married when she was 14 years of age, and went on tho, stage in London when she was .17, in one of Offenbach's operas. She brought out in London, under her own management, "Trial by Jury," the first of Gilbert & Sullivan's operas. Under Colonel Mapleson's engagement Mme. Dolaro came to this country in 1881 to sing in "Car men" in Italian. Afterward she sang in "La Grande Dnchesse," "La Perichole" and "La Fille de Mme. Angot," and in other light operas under the management of M. B. Leavitt and Colonel McCaull. In her prime she was very popular with New York theater-goers. Mnie. Dolaro wrote a play called "Justine," which was brought out at the Park Theater by John A. Stevens. It was not a success. A play called "In the Fashion," written by Mme. Dolaro, was sold to Shook & Collier, and was afterward returned to Mme. Dolaro. The play was sold to Henry E. Abbey and produced by him in the Lyceum Theater under the name of "Fashion." Mme. Dolaro last appeared in the Lyceum Theater with Helen Dauvray in the play of "One of Our Girls." She has a son and a daughter, Genevieve, both of whom are cast in Mrs. Langtry's "Macbeth," atthe Fifth Avenue Theater. Another son is in Europe, and a second daughter lived at home with her mother. Her last request was that she should not be buried in the actors' plot. CONGRESSMAN BURNES DEAD. He Dies a Few Hoars After Having Been Stricken With Paralysis. The following late dispatch from Wash ington announces the death of Congresman Burnes, who was seized with paralysis while in his seat in Congress yesterday, an account of which will be found in another column: Washington, January 21 At 12:46 a. M. Mr. Burnes passed quietly and peace fully away. He was unconscious from 7 o'clock until his death. His son, D. D. Burnes, and his brother, Fielding Burnes, were at his bedside when he'died, as were also Congressmen McCreary, of Kentucky; Dockery, of Missouri; Gallinger, of New Hampshire; Henderson, of Iowa, and Barry, of Mississippi; Colonel Morrison, of Illinois; Dr. Sowers, his physician, and one or two others. Nelson Burnes of St; Joseph, Mo., was born in Indiana in 1832, His father was a native of Culpepper county, Va., and emi grated to Indiana and thence to Missouri, where he was one of the pioneers in what was known as the Platte district. Mr. Burnes graduated from the Harvard Law School in 1853. He returned to his native place and practiced law for 20 years, finally leaving it to attend to his large business interests. In 1856 he was a Presidental elector and voted for Buchanan and Breckenridge. From 18G8 to 1872 he was Judge of the Court of Com mon Pleas. This was his third successive term in Congress, he having been first elected to Forty-eighth Congress. He was considered a man of ability by his fellow members and served on important commit tees. During Mr. Randall's absence he frequently acted as Chairman of the Com-'' mittee on Appropriations. Mr. Burnes was a man of large wealth, and it is estimated that the family, who hold all their property in common, are worth from 81,000,000 to $2,000,000, largely invested in bankinginstitutions. He leaves a wife and two sons and s?ven adopted chil dren of a deceased brother. The House to-morrow will adjourn imme diately after assembling in respect to the memory of the deceased. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, but they will probably be under the general direction of a joint Congressional committee, PROHIBITION LOSING GROUND. Chance of Popular Sontiment In tho State of Massachusetts. Boston, January 23. gome interesting figures showing the tendency of Massachu setts on the question of licensing the sale of intoxicating liquor were submitted to the Legislature to-day by the Secretary of State. In 1886 out of 349 cities and towns only 74, or 21 per cent, voted to grant license. The popular majority against license showed 50.9 per cent of the people of the State to be in favor of the policy of prohibition. In 1887, with the same number of cities and towns, 63 voted yea. The majority against license had become 51.58 per cent of the total. The total vote was 16.6 per cent greater than in 1886. In 1887, when the number of cities and towns was 351, 85, or 22 per cent, voted yes. The total vote increased 2.5 per cent in this year, and 53.45 per cent was in favor of li cense. This is quite a set-back for the pro hibitionists. A MIDNIGHT EXPLOSION. Three Men Killed nnd Others Injured In a Coal Mine. Wilkesbabre, January 23. About 12:30 to-night an explosion occurred in slope No. 24 at Nanticoke, where a gang of engineers were at work making surveys. P. S. Scharsus, one of the engineers, was blown to pieces, and Chet Owens, another engineer, was instantly killed, and John Williams, a third, was fatally burned. Several others were more or less seriously burned. BOTH SIDES BACK DOWN. Sirs. Parsons Talks Mildly and the Police Do Not Interfere. Chicago, January 23. The second speech in public by Mrs. Parsons, the Anarchist, since the execution of her hus band, was made to-night before a small meeting in Waverly Hall. In accord ance with Judge Tuley's decision she was not interfered with by the police. The speech was bright and bitter, but broke 'Mrs. Parson's recrd in that it contained nothing which could, be called incendiary. HIS YIALSOF WBATH. Continued from First Page. pfovisions of the act should receive its State appropriation, Mr. Brown, to head off a constitutional objection Mr. Fow, of Phila delphia, was trying to raise, moved a sub stitute which provided for the removal of school directors refusing to comply with the act. The amendment was rejected, and Mr. Fow raised the point that the Legislature could not attach conditions to an appropria tion provided by the Constitution. The Speaker, after a dialogue between Messrs. Hall and Hassett, decided that Mr. Fow's point was not in order. The temper of the Hduse was, shown in votes on various minor amendments, one for instance, providing for affirmation as well as oath that directors have complied with the law, being so close that a division was called for, the vote standing 107 to 62 for the affirmative when the members were com pelled to answer to their names and go on record. Mr. Marland got through an amendment that only the American flag be displayed from the school flagstaff, and the bill finally passed second reading by a vote of 98 to 71. There was a great deal of excitement during the debate, and many on the floor seemed disposed to treat the question as a huee joke which they ought to help along. FOW'S FUNNY MISTAKE. The gentleman improved on Mr. Wherry's idea by asking that the American flag be displayed in school, and that it be inter twined with the arms of the Commonwealth. An amusing feature of the debate was the mistake of Mr. Fow, who imagined it was Mr. Brown's intent to have the flagstaff erected inside the building, and there was a general laugh when the member from Phila delphia excitedly arose and inquired how it was to be done. After the bill had passed second reading, Captain Dravo, whose bill was introduced before Captain Brown's, but reported from the committee later, made a personal state ment in which he said his position on the subject had been persistently misrepresented, and deprecating the position in which he had been placed. He did not complain, however, he said, but complained at the same time of the false position in which he had been placed. Captain Dravo feels strongly on the subject. The drift of talk to-night is that the bill will pass third reading, if at all, by a close vote. Attention is called to the fact that, according to the bill, the flag must be dis played in all kinds of weather, which will make the display a very costly one. Ex Speaker Graham estimates the expense un der these circumstances at nearly $1,000,000 a year. This afternoon two small Ameri can flags graced the desks of Captain Brown and Mr. Fow, who sat together. The mem bers took off their hats to the national colors as they passed by. Simpson. MURDER WILL OUT. Mrs. ClnfT Alleges That Her Daughter Was Poisoned by Her Husband and Physician. rSFSCIAI. TELEQBAAI TO THE DISFATCH.1 New Yobk, January 23. The body of Mrs. Sarah Jane Weeks was disinterred in Calvary Cemetery yesterday. She was buried April 20, 1888. She lived at 706 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn. Dr. Blackman certified that death was caused by heart disease. Mrs. Mary Jane Clnff, her mother, who lives at 14 Cannon street, New York, now says that her daughter was poisoned. In her affidavit, made before Coroner John Homeyer, of Newtown, she says it is her belief that Dr. Blackman and the dead woman's husband conspired to poison her daughter. She says that, on April 18, Mrs. Shaughnessy and Mrs. Daly, both neigh bors, were in her garden with her daughter. Dr. Blackman approached her and asked her how she felt. Upon her replying that she felt about as usual, he said: "No, you are going to have a spasm, but it won't amount to much. I will give you a powder that will keep you all right." Then he did eive her a powder, which she took, and in less than ten minutes afterward she was taken with spasms, and shortly afterward became unconscious. She died in a little over an hour. NEW IN THE BUSINESS. Itlasked Men Attempt to Rob a Train, bnt Are Thrown Down no Embankment. rEFECIAI. TELEOEAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Cincinnati, January 23. The south bound express on the Cincinnati Southern road was boarded by robbers just beyond Ludlow last night. The train had scarcely got beyond the lights of Ludlow when a man, heavily masked, knocked at the rear door of the express car, and one of the messengers, thinking it was the conductor or brakeman, opened the door. The fellow at once made for the front door, where a vigorous pounding announced the presence of another person. The mes senger, Harry Carroll, and his assistant made a desperate fight and succeeded in dumping the would-be robber off, and he rolled down an embankment and disap peared. The other robber seemed to realize that something was wrong and his knocking ceased. At the top of the grade the messenger pulled the bell-rope and stopped the train, but the robber on the front "platform disap peared before he could be captured. It is not known whether the man thrown off was hurt or not. There wasa large sum of money on the train. MRS. BLAINE ON THE STAGE. She Will Star Under tho Management of Dnnlel Frohman. rSFECIAT. TELEOnAM TO THE DISFATCH.1 New York, January 23. It was reported in theatrical circles this evening that Sirs. James G. Blaine, Jr., had signed a two years' contract to star under the manage ment of Daniel Frohman. The report stated that the actress was to receive a fixed salary, and in addition was to receive a fair percentage of the re ceipts and be supplied with a wardrobe, a maid and traveling companion at her man ager's expense. Mr. Frohman, when found at the Lyceum, said: "The report is somewhat premature. Negotiations are now pending and the con tract will no doubt be signed this week. The compensation and terms of the contract will be the same as reported. If the contract is signed Mrs. Blaine will continue her studies during this year and will make her debut on the stage with the opening of next season. She will star in such pieces as she herself may select. This is all of my plan which has as yet been formulated, and of course nothing more can be decided on until the contract has been signed." AN ALIBI TO BE PROVED. Evidence for Tnylor in the Trial for the Mardcr of McCausIand. fSFECIAI, TKLEGEAM TO TUB DISrATCH.l Waynesbukg, January 23. On con vening oi court this morning there was a regular stampede for admission. The most important witness was Miles Farmer, of Masontown. He said he saw Taylor in Masontown the forenoon of the murder, be tween 8 and 9 o'clock. Mack Newcomer said he saw him between 9 and 10 o'clock. Taylor's wife said he was at home all that forenoon off and on, but would not give any definite time. - There was a very strong effort brought to bear on" old man Provius to have him con tradict his former evidence, but he with stood it without any material contradiction. An effort will be made to break his oath to morrow. The Commonwealth are well pre pared for this attack. The counsel thinks the case will be argued Friday morning. Doc d'Anaiale to Return. PARIS, January 23. Premier Floquethas informed Senator Benault, in confidence, of the Government's intention to rescind the decree of exile against the Due d'Aumale. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE i PZ0PWS i ST0R, 531 and 533 Wood St., Pittsburg. REMOVAL SALE. Dress Goods Department, PLEASE NOTE THE REDUCTIONS. 54r-inch Tricots, all Shades, 54-inch Tricots, all Colors, 40-inch Wool Plaids, Good 46-inch Henriettas,Splenaia Cashmeres now Cashmeres, extra weight, now 42-inch Plaids, Good Styles, 54-inch Plaids now - 54-inch Cloth Plaids now 50-inch Fine Arlington Suitings now 75c, were $1 50. 42-inch Fine Checks now - 59c, v ere 40-inch Cashmere now - 4:4c. 36-inch Dress Goods now - - - 19c, were Good Assortment of Plaids now - 10c, were Plain and Brocade Dress Goods noiu 9c, were Jamestown Dress Goods now - - 19c, were And considered good value at that. BX.A.CE; .DRESS GOODS. 36-inch Cotton Chain from 16o to 31c. 40-inch All-wool Cashmeres, fall line from' the lowest number up to finest grades. Black and Fancy Weaves in Diagonals, Checks, etc. Come now to our Dress Goods Dspartment if you want genuine bargains. CAMPBELL & DICK, jalO-TTS TflEKE THE! GO AGAIN. Another Pretty Girl Bans Away With and marries Her Father's Coachman. rSPECIAL TELKGRAK TO THE DISPATCH. 1 Newt Yobk, January 23. William Sil ler, who takes care ot the horses belonging to the Astoria Silk Mills; Long Island City, until recently was coachman for tbe Super intendent of the mills, Paul Van Den Esch, of 438 Ditmars avenue. Miss Mary Van Den Esch, the Superintendent's 20-year-old daughter, is a comely brunette below the medium height. Siller fell in love with her, and his handsome face won her heart. The suspicions of the Superintendent and his wife were at last aroused, and Siller was relieved of his duties as coachman. He was still retained at the silk mill, and he con trived to find excuses for visiting the cottage. Last Saturday evening Mary informed her mother that she was going to call on a friend and would not be borne until late. She took a horse car to the Thirtv-fourth street ferry, where Siller met her. They went to New York together and were mar ried. Coming back the father met them and was induced to relent, with the proviso that they must hear what Mrs. Van Den Esch would say. Mary led her husband into the dimly lighted parlor, and then her father brought her mother in and explained the situation to her. Although she was about as much surprised as her husband, it didn't take her long to make up her mind. She didn't deign to notice Siller, but was very angry at Mary. She opened the parlor and the street doors and ordered the couple out of the house. Tears and prayers failed to move her. The young couple left tbe house, Mary weemng. Siller defiant- He took his bride to his furnished room where they are at present living. Siller has been promoted by his father-in-law. EATHEE SENSATIONAL ELOPEMENT. A Prominent Married Woman Skips With a Doctor Aged 60 Tears. Cleveland, January 23. Milan, Erie county, is greatly excited over a social sen sation in the shape of the elopement of two prominent and well-known residents of that place, Dr. Storch and Mrs. W. B. Starbird. Dr. Storch's wife and family left Milan last Thursday for Florida. Mrs. Starbird left Friday. Mr. Starbird has received a letter from his wife, dated Chattanooga, saying she had left him forever and gone with Dr. Storch. Mrs. Starbird is the wife of W. P. Star bird, a well-known attorney of Milan and editor of the Advertiser. She is the daugh ter of Hon. J. W. Stoakes, Mayor of Milan. Dr. Storch has been a prominent physician in Milan for many years. He is about 60 years of age and she is about 35. THE EAT GOT AWAY. A Girl Chases One Into a Box of Gun powder and Applies a Match. Chattanooga, Tests., Jannary 23. This morning a terrific explosion occurred at the residence of G. E. Broyles, on Mont gomery avenue, which resulted in tearing down the walls of the kitchen, the blowing out of two windows and serious injuries to a servant girl named Lydia Hunt. A rat had appeared in the kitchen, which Miss Hunt tried to kill. It es caped into a box, which proved to have a lot of gunpowder in it, but the girl was no aware of that fact. In order to get the rat out of the, box she lighted a taper and put it into the box, which caused the pow der to explode with terrific force. The girl was blown a distance of at least 20 feet and her clothing set on fire, bnt the flames were extinguished before she was fatally burned. Several members of the family made nar row escapes. A NOVEL BDKIAL SOCIETI. The Organization Formed by a Chicago Priest la His Parish. Chicago, January 23. Rev. Father Dorney, pastor of St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, near the Union Stock yards, is organizing a novel association among his parishioners. It is a burial so ciety. The plan is for each family in the parish to pay a small sum monthly, and when a death occurs in the family of any member of the association the funeral ex penses will be paid from this fund. "It is our first move in this direction," said Father Dorney to-day, "and I am sure it will be a success. The poor people among us find it hard to give their dead a respectable burial. Many of them pay a certain sum monthly to undertakers in whose debt they have been placed by death. I think this organization will remedy in a great degree this hardship. I do not want to see any of my parishioners buried at the expense of the town." ALLEGED JIDEDEEEE AEEESTED. The Suspected Assassin of Two Eastern Men Captured In Texas. Philadelphia, January 23. A special from Denver says informatiombad just been received there that the Sheriff of Wichita Falls had arrested at Clarendon, Texas, 'Bed Bill," or "Red Shirt Bill," the cook, charged with the murder of S. Morris Wain, of this city, a member of the City Troon.and C. Livingston Strone. of Rondout, N. Y., who was traveling with Mr. Wain over the plains in the far West on 'a hunting expe dition. The murder occurred on August 25. Legal Reforms In 43crman y. Bebltn, January 23. With a view io meeting the desire of the National Liberals for the abolition of exceptional laws, the Government will propose in the Reichstag the inclusion of all such laws among the provisions of the general penal code, thus I rendering the Socialist law needless. now - 69c, were now - 59c, were Styles, now 39c, were $1 OO. 75c 50c. $1 00. 50c moms, nouxfitfc, were 39c, were 26c, 69c, were 98c, were now $1 OO. $1 50. $1 OO. 59c, were $m vu. 25c 15c. 12'AC 25c f For Western Pennsyl vania, west Virginia and Ohio, light local rains, slightly warmer, followed in Ohio by, sUghlhj colder winds, TWll IB' becoming variable. PnTSBtTBO, January 23. 18S9. , The United States Signal Service officer iai this city furnishes the following. Time. Ther. Ther. 7:00A. ir , 21 Meanterap 33 100 A. M '.2 Maximum temp.... 49 1:00 p. m 43 JHnlmam temp.... 20 4:0OP.M 47 Haillte 3 7:00 p. m 49 Precipitation 00 lOlCOP. 31 C invent 5 r.H., 4.9rwt, change of 0.0 feet In to last 21 hours. River Dispatches. rSPIClAI.,TII.i:OBA3t TO THK BISPATCW.1 Beowssvuxe .River 6 feet 9 inches and falling. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 30 at 6r. 31. MOBOANTOW3T River 5 feet 4 Inches and falling. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 48 at ip. x. Wabbew River 1 9-10 feet and stationary. Weather clear and mild. THE WOMAN SUFFEAGE COUNCIL. It Closes Its Labors After Listening to a. Number of Speeches. Washington', January 23. In the con-i vention of the Woman Suffragists this morn-! ing a paper on the law of federal suffrage; was read by Mrs. Virginia Minor, of Mis--souri, who several years ago was denied tha right to vote by the Supreme Court. Miss' Mary Clay, of -Kentucky, said that the con-,-dition of women was no better than slavery.'. An equality of right in the married rela tion, she thought, would do much good. Fred Douglass, in response to numerous; calls, came upon the platform and saia that he was convinced of the justness, wisdom and expediency of conferring suffrage upon women. He remembered with gratitude that womeA were largely instrumental in bringing about the freedom of his own race. At the evening session Mrs. Rebecca, Wright Bonsai, Tirho was introduced as the woman who sent Sheridan the information on which the battle of Winchester was fought and won, gave a graphic description of now she communicated with General Sheridan. Mrs. Helen IT. Gougar, of In diana, made a speech in which she arraigned public men of both political parties, but as she made no reference to woman suffrage Miss Anthony finally interrupted her. Mrs. Flora S. Colby, of Nebraska, read a paper upon "Woman in Marriage," and the con vention adjourned sine die. EAGEE TO BE INVESTIGATED. The Republicans of Louisiana Want an In qniry Sladelnto the April Elections. Washington, January 23. In the Sen. ate to-day Mr. Chandler gave notice that ho would, no later than Friday of this week, ask the Senate to take action on his resold, tion proposing an investigation of the elec tion in Louisiana last April. Mr. Gibson said that he would not oppose? the investigation if it were asked in a me morial from the Legislature from Louisiana or any citizens; but he would object to it if it were to be merely at the request of tha Senator from New Hampshire. Mr. Chandler remarked that all the Re publicans of Louisiana were ready for it,' except the two colored men who had been run out of the State yesterday for under taking to organize Knights of Labor. Tutt's Pills Regulate the Bowels. Costiveness deranges the whole system and begets diseases, such as SICK HEADACHE, Dyspepsia, Fevers, Kidney Diseases, Bilious Colic, Malaria, etc. Tutt's Pills produce regular habit of body and good digestion, without which, no one can enjoy good health. Sold Everywhere. yi' j THE WEATHEE. m f.r,ljl OLDEST DRUG HOUSE ET PITTSBURG JOSEPH FLEMING & SON. Having bad for a number of years a fair share of the patronage of the good people of Pittsburg and vicinity, I take this opoortnnity to say, with increased facilities and stock. I am better prepared than ever to solicit their orders, either wholesale or retail, in any way relating to tha drug trade, and by accuracy, neatness and promptness, and prices lower than ever, I hope to merit their continued favors. I have con stantly in stocK a fnll line of Drugs, Trusses, Shoulder Braces for ladies and gents. Band ages, Family Syrixges, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes. All the leading Fropbie tary Medicines of the day. Cod Liver Oil Preparatioxs,JIalt Extracts. Formedical purposes there is noTietter, purer, older whisky sold to-day anywhere than the pare eight-year old Gnckenbeimer Whisky I am selline at 31 for full quart bottles, or six bottles for $i. Tha only wines that should be nsed for medical pur poses are the pure California Port, Sherry, Mnscatel, Angelica and Sweet and Dry Catawba , . that I am now selling. . ,i'ir Send for price list of Wines and Liquors, mailed free to any address. The money must accompany all orders for wines and liquors, as we do not send any goods C. O. D. Jos. Hemin & Son. Drngsts, (Wholesale and Retail.) PITTSBURG. PA. 412 MARKET ST., cor. of the Diamond. TTsaa .i sfev.'.-