THE PITTSBUEG DISPATCH; TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1889. ROWE WON'T COME, President Mmick Yisits tlie Players at Buffalo and RECEIVES A DEFINITE NO. Interesting Gossip About Other Lo cal Base Ball Players. PRESIDENT BYME'S KEW SCHEIE. h Talk About the Suburban Turf Events. and Other GENERAL SPORTING KEWS OF THE DAT It was stated yesterday afternoon on the most reliable authority that President Nimick was interested in more thincs than matters connected with his ranche during his absence from the city. He visited Buf falo, and had a long conversation with Jack Rowe regarding the latter's coming to Pitts burg. As a result, President Ximick was given plainly to understand that Mr. Howe will not be here. The President and player met and tslked in the most friendly way, indeed; it is stated that not a harsh word was spoken or a threat made on cither side. Business only was meant. "White was also present, and he and Rowe stated their case to the following effect: They have invested their money in the Buffalo club, and mean to look after it. They think they can make a success of the club without violating any rules, as they do not intend to play during this season. After this year they claim that their term reservation will expire and they will be free. They have no objection to any particular League club, but simply desire to make a business venture for them selves. This statement was made in good faith, and the local officials are now convinced that Bowe won't play here. Kuehne will, therefore, play at short, and Smith at third, and Pittsbure will keep its $4,000 purchase money, together with the 53,500 for Bowe's salary. Detroit will be the great loser, as the releases of Bowe and "White would have yielded $8,000. THE MIDGET GETTING EEADT. "Midget" Miller, the popular little catch er of the local club, means to be in the best possible condition when the season com mences. George visited Colonel Pratt's establishment, yesterday, and invested in a pair of gloves, and will commence work in earnest at once. He has obtained permission to exercise daily in an Allegheny gym nasium, and, beside the indoor practice, he has mapped out a daily programme of pedes trian exercise. At present he is looking as ruddy as a cherry, and, to quote his own words, "means to be in the front rank during the season." It is likely that he will soon be joined by Morris and Kuehne in his practice, and the trio will make things ex ceedingly lively. Miller is not altogether cer tain as to what the clnb will do with him. It is a fact that there is a strong desire to put him in the outfield if a first-class man can be obtained in his place. It will be a difficut task, however, to accomplish this, and the probability is he will be a regular catcher. However, he stated yesterday that he is willing to fill any position assigned to him. He will leave for Harrishurg to-morrow to bring his mother to his home. A rEOSIISIXG PLATER, i Miller was accompanied yesterday by a fine young fellow named Charles Mitchell. He played first hase in the Trenton club when Miller was a member of it Mitchell has had a long rnn of hard lack. Some time ago he was attacked by typhoid fever and has been in the Allegheny Hospital for several weeks. He came out of that institution a few days ago and is looking all right again. He is now desirous of securing an engagement, and Miller states that he is an excellent first-baseman and will be a good man for any of the prominent clubs of the minor leagues. Fete McShannic is more anxious than ever to play with the Hamilton club. The directors of the latter held a meeting yesterday, when it would be decided whether or not Manager Swartwood wonld be authorized to grant Mc Ehannic's terms. The latter has stated what he wants, and his demands are somen hat high er than the usual figure paid by Hamilton, but It is understood that Manager Swartwood thinks he Is worth the price asked. At any rate, McShannic yesterday afternoon seemed tolerably confident of going to Hamilton. The special from Boston published in The Dispatch j csterday, regarding the battle be tween uumap ana larrou. lias reonenea tne discussion about that unpleasant affair. The Boston authority seems to know all about it, but he appears to be exceedingly wide of the trnth. Speaking of the affair yesterday, Man ager Phillips said: "It is a pity that the matter has been brought up again, but it is easy to know who prompted the Boston "writer. Char ley Smith resides there,and the fight was about him. STRIPPED FOE THE FIGHT. It was his attempted sacrifice hit that caused the fight. When Dunlap spoke abont it in the dressing room Smith did not take the matter up but Carroll did. Several of the latter's friends who saw tbe encounter tell me that tbe battle was a fair one and that both men stripped for their work. Dunlap dazed Carroll by an upper cut and then bad a comparatively easy task in making Fred quit. Dunlap's ankle was very bad at the time. This is tbe truth about the matter. However, President Nimick aDd myself are sorry that the affair has not been allowed to drop. We now have three men in the club who do not speak as tbey passbv. Smith and Dunlap never speak, nor does the latter and Carroll. This kind of uu pleasantness must be stopped." Manager Phillips had a few words to say about tbe League and Association and the graded salary plan. He said- "I understand that the Association matmates have their plan all prepared, but its details are to be kept secret until their meeting in Starch. That meeting will not be held until after the League meelinc, but 1 think matters will be adjusted satisfactorily. If it is found that there is a difference between tbe two plans, I suppose the League will hold a special meeting and see whether or not the Association plan is the bet ter one. Doubtless either party will be willing to adopt this plan. It may be that the League will have some improvements to suggest. Again, it may be that each organization will appoint a committee to discuss the two plans and formulate one out of them. This would eem the better way. At any rate, it will never do for the Association to have one plan and the League another." During his conversation Manager Phillips, in answer to a question, referred to Hanlon's case. Said he: "If Hanlon and our club fail to come to terms we will have to look around for another good outfielder, but he will not be allowed to plav elsewhere, as we have bongbt his release. However, he, Dunlap and Con way are great friends and I think he'll come here. President Nimick told me to-day that he has not definitely agreed to allow President Spalding the use of Carroll and Hanlon's services. He says he only half promised to do so and that only under certain conditions." Etna Stars Organizing. The Etna Stars have gotten down to busi ness for the approaching season. They are likely to be admitted to the County League, and have organized a strong team, as follows: Frank Plunkett, manager; catchers, F. Metz gar. H. Gueth and J. Rineroff; pitchers, 8. Wallace, J. Brooks, M. Tibby and P. Sand fried; first base, T. McCoy; second base, M. Hickcy; third base. J. Beizell; shortstop, E. Marlbuiger: left field. J. Buckley; center field, M. Halleian; right field, M. Meyers. Grant Brlggs' statement. Grant Briggs, now signed to play with the Syracuse Stars, called at this office last even ing and made the following statement: "I wish it to be distinctly understood that lam entirely clear of the Worcester club. There ha been considerable talk about that club causing me trouble. I got my release from the treasurer of the dull, and I have it now. Thin nnrrht tn end all talk regarding the matter." DAVIDSON'S COMPLAINTS. He Thinks Clnclnnntl Wrone In Spoiling tho Heckrr Dcnl. LOCISVII.I.K, February 1 President David son says that the deal in which he was trying to dispose of Hecker and Cook, wilfall through, probably, owinc to Cincinnati's objection. He was not after a fielder, but a young pitcher whom he thinks would have proved of great value to the Lonlsvilles. He declined to say what player he intended securing, but inti mated that the sale would have been made had the Association clnbs waived theif claim to Hecker. He received answers from all the clubs excepting Brooklyn, and out of these Cincinnati was the only one which refused to relinquish their rights to Hecker and Cook. The action of the Cincinnati club in declining that reauest, he said, deserved criticism, for tbey not only rejected his request, but even went so far as to offer tbe insignificant sum of a "few hundred dollars" for a battery like Hecker and and Cook. Had the Cincinnati clnb wanted these two men they certainly would have valued their services at a great deal more than that; and should at least have made President Davidson something like a "respectable offer," or else not stand in the way of a deal, which the Louis ville management believed wonld be of essen tial importance to the club. Mr. Davidson said to-day that Cook was not for sale, and that it would take more than an ordinary induce ment to make him part with tbe backstop. With regular work Cook will prove a valuable man behind the bat, and President Davidson recognizes tbe fact, and has determined to keepbim. It is safe to say, however, that lleckex will not wear a Louisville uniform next season, and everything points to a trade or a sale. POINTERS ABOUT PLAYERS. Stevo Toole mentions Tiro or Tbreo Worth ' Looking After. Steve Toole, the pitcher, now signed with the Rochester International League Clnb, had a few words to say last evening regarding the league named. He said: "There are a few good young players In the International League, and it might be well for Pittsbnrg or any other National League clnb to keep an eye on some of them In stead of investing large sums in the older stars. I'm certain that a better outfielder than Burke, of the Torontos, can not well be found. He is undoubtedly as fine a base runner as I have seen; a good hitter and an excellent fielder. Simon is another rood man. McKeogh, the catcher of the Rochester Clnb, is as good a thrower to bases as I ever saw in the Association. As a catcher I think he is equal to Decker, the man signed by Phil adelphia. McKeogh is a light hitter, but it will be difficult to get a better catcher." Steve thinks that Toronto will be strong this year. He speaks highly of Atkinson's pitch ing and thinks he is almost as good as anybody. His arm is all right and he has tremendous speed. SULLIVAN WAS REFEREE. Lnnnonnnd Godfrey Flsht Fifteen Rounds to a Draw. Boston, February L Joe Lannon, of South Boston, and George Godfrey, the well-known colored heavy-weight pugilist of this city, faced each other to-night for 15 rounds, for a purse of S1.000, at the rooms of the Cribb Club. There was a very large attendance of sports, and more than 500 were unable to gain admission, John L. Sullivan acted as referee. Lannon began the fighting, and in tho first ten rounds did practically all the leading. There was much bad temper shown by both men, and much clinching was done. For tbe last five rounds Godfrey showed to better advantage than Lannon, but both were weak and their blows did xery little execution. At the end of tbe fifteenth round Lannon expressed a desire to continue tbe fight, but as the understanding arrived at previous to the fight was that in case neither contestant was knocked out at the end of 15 rounds the match sbonld be declared a draw, the referee so declared it. SUBURBAN TIPS. What Two Local Anthorlttcs Think Will Win the Die Race. John Loomis. the well-known poolseller of the late firm of Price fc Co., has resolved to try his lnck in Denver. He will go there and open a poolroom, and If success does not shine upon him there he intends to try some other West ern city. John has many friends out West; in deed he is well known all over the country as a genial and honest man. Speaking of tbe Suburban yesterday, he stat ed that in his opinion Donnybrook, with 93 pounds up, is as likely to win as any other among tbe list of entries. He intends to invest a little on Donnybrook'6 chance of victory. On the other hand, "Pony" Glessner, whose judg ment is invariably good, thinks that Eolian, with 115 pounds up, is worth backing. He said: "Garrison owns the horse and will probably ride him, and we all know that he has remark able speed. At any rate, if Eolian goes to the post fit and well my money will go on him." WHAT BTRNE WILL DO. He Will Only Allow Brooklyn Sunday Games on Long Island. ItYECUL TELEGEAJI TO THK MSPATCH.J New York, February 1 President Byrne,of tbe Brooklyn club, promises a revolution in Sunday baseball games. Heretofore there havo been many games played at different points on Long Island in addition to those by the Brooklyn clnb. Already many minor league clubs have arranged for Sunday games on Long Island, and Byrne has concluded to enforce his five-mile privilege and is going to stop all these games. From what Mr. Byrne says, he can not only stop all national agreement clnbs from playing on his territory, but any club not under its protection that breaks the rule can be barred lrom playing a national agreement club after ward. Mr. Byrne says that this change was made in tbe rules at the Pittsburg meeting. Before tbe change in the rule was made he had control of the territory five miles from the city line; now it is five miles from the county line. WILL MEET TO-NIGHT. Tbe County Lencne to Elect Officers and Transact Other Badness. The Allegheny County Baseball League will hold its first meeting this year this evening, in a law office at the corner of Fourth avenue and Grant street, this city. Tbe principal business to be transacted will be a reorganization and election of officers. Dan iel McCarthy, of tbe Braddock Tribune, has held the position of President, and W. J. Barr, of the East find, has served as Secretary dur ing the past year. Since both officers have given entire satisfaction tbey will likely be re elected. Tne question of enlarging the league membership and the condition of" admittance will be considered. A schedule of games for next season will also be made out. There is every prospect of the Allegheny County League being very strong this 3 ear. A Very Good Plan. There were cliques, rings and back-cappers in the New York club until Day called the players into the club room on one occasion and said: "We will get along better if we have open and mutual daily discussions. I want every one to speak out, I am Chairman. Let me hear from you on O'Rourke's play in the seventh inning yesterday." This brought O'Rourke to his feet flushed in the face, and he said: "What was the matter with Ward's blunder in the fifth?" and so it went on, till every man had nicked out flaws in some one else. Day listened quietly until all had finished, when he said: "Here is the whole trouble. We see the bad plays of each other, but tail to see our own. This has been a good meeting. Come to-morrow at the same time." The meetings were continued and there was less bsck-bitinc each day as tbey saw how childish their fault-finding was and it ceased altogether. Then they began the teamwork which gave the club the pennaut New Orlcnns Winners. New Orleans, February 4. The weather was cloudy and mild, and the attendance at the races was good. The track was heavy. First race, five furlongs Starters: Pritchett, Kensington, Florine, Playful, Mary T., Cleo Martin. Pritchett won in 1:03; Florine, sec ond, and Kensington, third. Secondrace, three-fourths of a mile Starters: Rollin Hawley, St Alban, Iris, Gabe C, and Grey For. Rollin Hawley won in 159, St Al ban second. Iris third. Third race, nine-sixteenth miles Starters: Jimmy B, Eternity. Vattell and Joyful. Joyful won in 1:07; Jimmv B second, Vattell third. Fourth race, one and three-sixteenth miles Starters: Castillan, McMurty, Bed Leaf, Henry Hardy and Regardless. McMurty won in HSL Regardless second, Henry Hardy third. Sbeehnn Is Willing. In answer to the challenge of Jacob Schaffer, which appeared in Saturday's Dispatch, David R. Shcehan replies as follows: "I will run Jacob Schaffer, of Bellalre, a 100-yard foot race if he forwards articles and a forfeit to The Dispatch. I make this request so that he can show whether or not he means busi ness." Hornong Signs With Baltimore. Baltimore, February 1 Joe Hornung,Bos-1 ton's crack fielder, to-day accepted the offer made him by the Baltimoro Baseball Club, apd was forwarded a contract to play here the com ing season, Ironwood All RIsbt. James McAff ee, the owner of the young trot ter Ironwood, was questioned about his horse yesterday and said: "He is getting along all right under the charge of Mr. Sam Keys. Last winter we think he became too fat and we could not get him into condition. This year we will guard against that, however. We will not enter him in any stake races, but we may start him somewhere in the circuit. Tbe horse has not been thoroughly tried yet Charley Friel, as usual, is all right." Not n Fair Challenge. Tho Newcastle gun shooters are anxious to have it out with the Pittsburgers. Yesterday the former forwarded a challenge to the Her ron Hill Gun Club to the following effect: Five of the New Castle men will shoot five of the Henon Hill Club members, 25 birds per man, for $50 a side, to shoot a trap and handle match Bogardus rules. The Herron Hill mem bers claim that the conditions are unreason able, as the rules named never govern a trap and handle match. Sporting Notts. Dempsey Is at Buffalo this week and will meet all comers. Jim Connors is making a great success as instructor at the Bast End gymnasium. Harry Sampson (Pendragon), of the Lon don Referee, says that Sullivan is a "drunken bully," and not a fighter. An interesting letter was received in this city yesterday from "Pittsburg Phil." who is in Mexico. He is attending bull fights and enjoy ing them. Fifty of Jack McAullffe's admirers will go to see him fight Billy Myers for the light-weight championship. They will occupy a special car and have secured special rates. Pete McSnAiraic was given his uncondi tional release by the Pittsburg club yestculay. According to reports Pete must have received several releases from the local club. Spider Weir and Frank Murphy will face each other for 20 rounds in about a month for a Surse of $1,000, offered by a prominent club in oston. Al Smith, of New York, has been re quested to referee the fight. Playing faro 1 a certainty compared with backing a professional sprint runner. If you. don't think so, arrange a match for some of tbe many unknowns, and furnish the money for the fleet-footed gentlemen. Al T. Sun. The agreement between Tom Conners and Thomas McMahon, of Detroit, for their mixed wrestling match in Detroit between February 21 and 25. is for 200 a side and the middle weight championship of America. Tbe styles are catcb-as-catch-can and Graeco Roman, best three in five falls. Conners is training in Den nis Gallagher's gymnasium at Buffalo. Deacon White thus sizes up the muddle: "It is difficult to tell when our trouble with De troit will be settled. There is practically $3,000 lost to Detroit on us, so that it they want to settle they've got to do the talking. It would be perfectly useless for me to go to them wit h a proposition. If we can make a satisfactory deal for our releases we will do it, and then we will play with the Buffalo club, not before. The reserve holds cood for only one year, the contract plainly states it, so that if we only hold off for a year, we would in all fairness be free. ButtheLeague'claims that the reserve continues In force. This point the Brother hood of Ball-players disputes, and I think they would support our position. J am not a mem ber of the brotherhood, but Howe is." TALKING OF TEUSTS. The Sennte Again Considers tbe Project to Slake Combinations TJnlnwfuI Vicwi of Messrs. Sher man and George. "Washington, February 4. The Senate to-day resumed consideration of the bill "to declare unlawful trusts and combinations, in restraint of trade and production." Mr. Jones, of Arkansas, made an argument in support of the bill. Mr. Georee said that he was extremely anxious that a bill should pass this Congress which would put an end forever to combinations that dictated what the people should pay when they purchase certain articles, and what tbey shall receive when they sell them. He criticised the pending bill, how ever, as one which would have brought within its punitory provisions the Southern farmers who combined last year against the Jute Bag ging Trust. Mr. Sherman asked Mr. Georee whether be meant to say thatan agreement among farmers not to buy oaggmg or anytninc else would be a combination within ine meaning of the bill. Mr. Gcorce replied that that was iust what he contended. Mr. Sherman thought the proposi tion a ver extraordinary one, and declared that such was not his idea, or the Idea of any one vtho had anything to no with tbe bill, nor did he believe that was a fair construction. Mr. George contended that the bill would ap ply to temperance societies whose object was breakup the trade in liquor, and to farmers who agreed not to sell produce below certain prices, and said that he was not prepared to sustain a bill of that sort, which seems to be aimed at phantoms and not at real grievances. The trouble with tbe bill was, he said, that it attempted to do the impossible and to draw within the commercial power of Congress (under the Constitution) jurisdiction over the subject Mr. George then resumed his argument in criticism ot tbe bill. He expressed his inten tion of offering amendments looking to tbe suspension ur reduction of import duties on the articles as to which trusts are formed, and be summed up his objections to the bill by saying that its provisions wonld be inefficient, and that the bill was without Con stitutional authority. FAILED FOR BIG M0NEL A New York Drygoods House With an Ex tensive Bnsiness Collapses. New Yobk, February 4. Robert John ston, doing business as J. & C. Johnston, dealer in drygoods, at Broadway and Twenty-second street,madc an assignment to-day, giving preferences for 517,013 to the execu tors of the estate of Richard Mortimer for rent of the store. The salaries of employes are also preferred. The assignee is a sales man for H. B. Claflin & Co., but that firm say that they are not creditors of Johnston. Last July Johnston was in financial diffi culties, and obtained an extension upon about $60,000 merchandise indebtedness, which he paid during October. At the time he made the extension his statement showed assets of 5500,000, of which $300,000 was in stock and the remainder in out standing accounts. Since that time he has been in quest of a partner, bat all negotia tions to this end fell through. The store rent was 70,000 per annum, which Mr. Johnston claimed was excessive. Litigation is likely to arise in reference to Mrs. M. A. Garretson, of Philadelphia, who held an interest in the profits of the business for many years. Robert Johnston purchased her interest a year ago for 5123,000, giving notes for the amount running three years. The house of J. & C. Johnston was established with a capital of $25,000 in 1864, by Charles Johnston. Charles died in May, 1880, leaving an estate of 5800.000 to John, who dies several years later, leaving to Robert his entire estate. John's estate was said to be worth 51,500,000. A year ngo Robert Johnston claimed assets of 51,500,000, against liabilities of 5360,000. THE FEELING AT BERLIN. The Snmonn Trouble is tho Leading Topic of Discussion. Beklii?, February 4. Commenting upon the action of the United States Senate in voting a credit for a coaling station at Pago Pago, the National Zeitung says: "America obtained tbe right to establish a coaling station from Malietoa, but she did not take advantage of tbe privilege within the specified time. The establishment of a station now wonld appear to De an American protest against German annexation." The North German Gazette says: "Even if there is no reason to deny the statement that Secretary Bayard sent instructions to Mr. Pen dleton, it is certain that the latter has made no overture whatever to tbe German Govern ment On account of ill health, Mr. Pendleton has not called at the foreign office for months, and since he resumed his duties, some weeks ago, he has not been the bearer of any official communication whatever from his Government about f,he Samoa matter. We should not be astonished if next month, when Mr. Harrison enters office, if somebody else should be appointed to represent America here." The Berlin correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph says it Is certain that tho German Consul at Samoa will be removed. Prince Bismarck is extremely annoyed by tbe Consul exceeding his instructions. Dr. O'Keefe's Bittees Dnrlft' the blood, ruia are. IT IS LIFE OE DEATH. Allegheny's Charter Bill Said to Be Vitally Important to PITTSBURG'S LITTLE SISTER CITY. Manufacturing Corporations TVill Protest Against ASSESSING THEffi CAPITAL STOCK. Veterans Will Consider the Soldiers Orphans' Schools Question. Alleghenians are flocking to Harrisburg on behalf of their inter-municipal bill. Tbey claim that its passage is a matter of life or death to their city. The manufac turers object to the provision in the pro posed revenue bill, taxing their capital stock. The veterans' commitjf e will meet to-day to investigate tbe workings of and the necessity for soldiers orphans' schools. TEOM A. STAFF COnHESPONDEXT.2 Harriscukg, February 4. Mr. Arthur Kennedy, of Allegheny's Common Council, and Kelson P. Keed, of the Commercial Gazette, arrived here to-day, and gave new life to tho charter discussion. The only Allegheny county members in town are Messrs. McCullough and Shiras, but the rest will be here in the morning. The inter municipal bill is the special order for third reading at 12 o'clock, and the Allegheny bills for second reading at 12:30. Mr. Kennedy says these bills are a mat ter ot life and death to Allegheny and he claims to have received promises of aid from the representatives of third-class cities. Presi dent Hunter, of Common Council, Solicitor Elphlnstone and others are expected here to morrow. Congressman Bayne arrived hero to-night, and though he had nothing to say about the re port that he was here to opnose the bill, it is understood that the lnrid editorial expressions of his home organ were without his sanction, and that ho is in favor of the measure. All rumors, however,sink in Interest when compared with the important one that C. L. Magee is coming in the interest of the Pitts burg manufacturers who object to the pro visions of the new revenue bill taxing manu facturing corparations. Governor Beaver is said by gentlemen in a position to know, to have declared he will veto the bill unless this provision is retained. He considers that other wise tbe measure would not be constitutional. He is also said to have had the same views concerning the taxation of building and loan associations, bnt these are especially exempted from taxation by a proviso. Simpson. SOLDIERS ORPHAN SCHOOLS Are to Receive a Close and Rigid Exam nation by Veterans. CFROM A STAFF COnHESPONnEST.3 Hareisburg, February 4. To-morrow morning the special committee of veteran soldiers of the House, appointed to consider the whole question of the soldiers' orphan schools, will meet to consider a plan of action. Tho next important matter on to-morrow's pro cramme are the municipal bills and the hear ing to be given by the Ways and Means Com mittee of the House to tbe financial officers of the State on their revenue bill. The Soldiers Orphans' Committee will first obtain all the in formation possible from the Department of Public Instruction officials, who say that they court investigation. Attention will then be turned to the schools themselves, and some of them at least will be visited. Tho sentiment of the committee seems to be in favor of the continuance of the schools un til the present scholars shall have been prop erly educated by the State as were their nred- cccssors, but further admissions to the school is in distinct and unmistakable disfavor. A matter of imnortance that will be pressed on the board relates to the syndicate schools, and provides that no scholars shall be placed in a school the owners of which control more than one school. The syndicate owns four schools, and it is claimed that there is plenty of room in the other schools for the scholars from three of them. A bill is also to be introduced to place tbe schools under the charge of a commission with the Governor at its head. A KEW PENSION BILL Introdnced In the Stato Legislature for Recommendation to Congress. ISPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Haebisburg , February 4. In the House to-night Representative Skinner, of Fnlton, offered the following, which was unani mously adopted: Whebeas, It Is generally conceded that the pension laws of the United States now in force are sadly defective in that they allow the same rate of pensions for a short time as for a long term of service, thus rewarding in the highest degree many men wno have rendered no ade quate service to the Government in the field in the time of its greatest need and peril: and Whereas, The long lapse of time since the close of the war has made it almost impossible to substantiate with the necessary proofs many really meritorious and just claims; therefore be it Resolved (If the Senate concur). That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be requested to favor the passage of a general service pension bill, such as shall be fair and just to all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the late war, and which will in a measure remove tho temptation now existing for pension claimants to commit perjury and subornation of perjury. Asking Too Hindi. fFEOJI A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.! Harrisburg, February 4. The electric light bill introduced by a Philadelphia Repre sentative on Friday is reported to be designed to fit a special case. Its provisions are peculiar in that they aim to givo exclusive privileges to such a company to furnish heat, light and power in the district covered by its charter, not only by means of electricity but by any other means. The bill will probably die in commit tee, as this Is not its only objectionable feature. Mnrrlnge Itlnde Easy. FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. I Habbisbtjbo, February i. Hon. Henry Hall, of Mercer, to-night introduced his bill amending the marriage law in threo particu lars: First, making it unnecessary for more than one of the parties to appear to make an- 1 plication: second, making a simple declaration nn nn.t, flint .1.A n.i.tna v. ... 11 t t sufficient; third, permitting the marriage to take place outside the county in whicS the license is procured. No Drinking on Decorntlon Day. rPROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. .harrisburg, February 1 The bill intro duced to-night by Mr. Biggs, of Butler, to pro hibitthe sale of liquor on Decoration Day, is a counterpart of tho till introduced in the Son ate by Mr. Showalter, of the same county, and on which final action has been postponed at his request It is expected to have it indorsed at the coming G. A. R, Encampment at Erie. Oil Statistics to be Collected. tFKOSI A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Habbisbubg, February 4. The Department of Internal Affairs has never collected petro leum statistics, though the product is one of the most important of the riation. fin tho suggestion of Representative Bnrdick, of Mc Kean county, this grave omission will be looked after and reports collected. A Chnngo of District. tFKOM A STAFF COItBESrONDENT.l Habbisbubg, February A Mr. Pugb, of Somerset, announced to-day that the Supreme Conrt had granted his petition for the transfer of Somerset county to the Western judicial district The county's first return day at Pitts burg will be October 2. Free Men Asnln. CFKOJI X STAFF COKItESrOSUBNT. Habbisbubo, .February 4. The papers were being made out in the State Departmentto-day for the release of 69 prisoners of the Eastern Penitentiary, whose terms expire within the next SO days. Lieutenant Brown. TFBOX A STAFT COBBXSPONDKNT. Habkisbubo. February i. A commission iutu vo-uay to juewis 1. .Brown as First I Lieutenant of Battery B, Pittsburg. J . !.. J ..! .-Y n,n A LITTLE KICK On the Recommittal of a Sleasnre of Vital Interest to Insurance Companies. FBOK A STAFF COKKESPOXDEXT.J Habbisbubg, February 4. In the House to-night Mr, Kreps, of Franklin county, created a stir by moving the recom mittal of House bill No. 28, one of the most important measures before the House, on the ground that it affected 5100,000,000. Objections were made by several gentlemen that Mr. Wood, of Lycoming, the parent of the bill, was not present, and that it would in consequence be discourteous to him to take such action. The Chairman 'of the Insurance Committee joined in the request for the recommittal of the bill, and Mr. Kreps made the point that duties imposed upon him by the House and Speaker compelled his absence, and be didn't think any courtesy to a member absent without leave should stand in the way of his request. Mr. Wood happened to arrive about that time, and broadly intimated that the attempt to recommit the bill was an effort to strangle it, and he thought it very discourteous of the Chairman of the committee to make tbe at tempt in his absence, when he had promised to give him notice of any such effort Mr. Brooks, ot Philadelphia, here paved the way to pcaco by stating that? he was in favor of tho bill in its present form, and did not think it posslblo his opinion conld be chanced, but several of bis constituents who were insurance men desired to be heard on the subject, and he thought it only becoming that this great inter est should he heard. Interrogated by Mr. Wherry, he said: "I know there are estimable gentlemen who desire to bo heard in opposition t j tbe bill, and while I don't think it possible for them to convince mo the bill is not what it should be, I consider it only right they should be heard." Mr. Wood, in view of Mr. Brooks statement, withdrew his objections, and the bill was re committed by tbe close vote of 50 to 63. The bill in question now reads as follows: Section-1. lie It enacted, etc. That any person, company or association hereafter Insuring any bnildiiiE or structure against loss or damage by Are or lightning by the renewal of a policy here tofore issued or otherwise, 'shall cause such structure or building to be examined by an agent of the insurer and a full description thereof to be made and the Insurable value thereof to be fixed by such afrcnt. In the absence of any change In creasing the risk without the consent of the in surers, and also, ot intentional fraud upon the part ot the insured, in case of total loss the whole amount mentioned in tbe policy or re newal upon which the insurers receive a premium shall be paid, and in case of a partial loss the full amount of the partial loss shall be paid, and in catc there aro two or more policies on the pro perty, each policy shall contribute to the payment of the whole or the partial loss, in proportion to the amount or insurance mentioned in each policy. .but In no case shall the insiircr be required to pay more than tbe amount mentioned in its poller. Section S A person who solicits Insurance and Erocures the application thereot shall be held to e the agent or the party thereafter issuing a policy upon such application or a renewal thereof, anything In the application or policy to the con trary notwithstanding. TOO MUCn DELAY May Defeat the Champions of the Grangers' Dressed Meat BUI. fFROir A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Habbisbubg, February 4. Mr. Taggart, of Montgomery, the especial champion of the grangers' meat bill on the floor of the House and in the. Judiciary General Com mittee, presented a resolution to-night that the bill be placed on the calendar. Under the mode of procedure laid down in the House rules for placing a negatived hill on the calendar, it will be Friday before the measure is reached, and, as many members usually leave for their homes on Thursday night, the friends of the measure are somewhat doubtful whether they can muster tbe necessary 103 votes. They are hopeful, however, and will do their best to hold tbe legislators in place until the proper time. NEW PLATE GLASS WORKS AtDuquesne, With a Capital of 8300,000, Chartered. CFBOM A STAFF COBBESFOXDEXT. Habbisbubg, February 4. The Howard Plate Glass "Works, of Duqnesne, were chartered to-day. Capital 5500,000. Di rectors, A. TJ. Howard, S. J. "Wainwright, William H. Nimick, of Pittsburg; John S. Morrison, of Tyrone, and James M. How ard, of Mifflin township, Allegheny county. The capital stock is divided into 10,000 shares, of which A. TJ. Howard holds 7,000, for . which he pays by conveying to the company 26 acres of land in Mifflin township, Allegheny county, with build ings, machinery, furnaces, reservoirs and appurtenances thereon erected. NEW OR WINDOU. Both Are Being Boomed For tho Treasury Department at Indianapolis Tbe Latest Slate Includes Blnlnc, Wlndom, Wnnnmnker, Busk nndEvnrtB. SFECIAI. TELEGEAJI TO THE DISPATCH. Indianapolis, February 4. Colonel John C. New still remains at Indianapolis. According to his own story, he is in a bad dilemma. He has important financial bus- mess, he says, in .New York, and should violincello piece, "Am Springbrunnen," with have gone there last Thursday to attend to which he responded to the absolutely impera 1 ti it t. t. vi tiveencore. The "Don Juan" fantasie was it. iic jiui, it uii, 11c sujs, uecause ue Knew that if he went just at that time everybody would believe he was on a political mission. An interesting-looking Cabinet boom was sent out from here last night for some mys terious "Westerner, whom it was declared General Harrison had already selected for Secretary of the Treasury. In quiry to-day develops the fact that the anonymous Secretary-to-be is J. V. Farwell, of Chicago, who, may be, wonld be a good man for the treasury, but who is ineligible on account of being an im porter; so that boom is smashed. About the only Treasury boom that shows any disposition to hang together is John C. New's. General Harrison to.day refused to confirm the apparently semi-official re port sent out last nieht by the Associated Press that he had re ceived a letter from Senator Allison declining the portfolio. It is taken for granted, however, on the strength of "Wash ington dispatches, that the letter was sent in time to reach General Harrison in his morning's mail. . Another correspondent savs: There are rumors and rumors on the Cabinet situation. and they multiply faster than the seven year locusts of Egypt. The best opinion here is that Blaine will be Secretary of State, "William "Windora, of the Treasury, Bnsk, of "War, and "Wananiaker for the Navy, with Evarts as Attorney General. As has been said there is no doubt that Allison has positively declined to go into the Cabinet, and as General Harrison desired the Treasury Department to go to the "Westj it is reported on good authontj that he has selected Mr. "Windom for that place. It is not thought now that any Indiana man will get into tbe Cabinet, at least up to this time 110 Indiana man has been offered a place by General Harrison. THE MDHDER OP MARTIN. Government Police nre Collecting a. Quan tity of Strong Evidence. Dublin, February 4. The police at Gweedore have taken possession of numer ous paling posts which they propose to use in evidence when the murder of Inspector Martin is investigated. These posts are cov ered with blood which correspond with the wounds inflicted upon Inspector Martin's head. Martin, when attacked by the crowd, made a vigorous defense, slashing at his as sailants with his sword until ho fell insensible to tho ground. Father McFadden escaped from the house to which the wounded Inspec tor was conveyed. Martin was horribly mangled, his face be ing unrecognizable. He lived but a short time. During tbe affray seven constables were severe ly cut and one officer had his lips split open. Father McFadden subsequently surrendered to the police and was committed without bail. A PALACE OP ICE Formally Opened by tbe Governor General nt Montreal. Montehai,, February '4. His Excel lency, the Governor General, this evening formally opened the ice palace, winch was brilliantly illuminated with electric lights. Crowds congregated both inside and around the palace. Joseph Hickson welcomed His Excellency in behalf of the carnival execn. 4! X- 1.5 .1- Jt.-f( : r . .. . ve, w wnicn tue uoverno declaring the palaco open. A BRILLIANT PIANIST Delights the Ears of a Cultured Audience of Pittsburgers. A FEAST OP DIVINE MELODIES. Tonng Moriz Rosenthal, With H13 Won drous Talent, EXCITES THE WONDER OP HIS AUDITORS The Utmost Technical Difficulties Conquered With .Apparent- Ease. Since Hans Gnido von Buelow visited Pittsbnrg, nearly 15 years ago, no pianist has appeared here the equal of Moriz Rosen thal. He was heralded by echoes of his triumphs along the seaboard, press notices that well-nigh exhausted the vocabu lary of praise. Yet the representa tive, cultured audience that fairly crowded Old City Hall last night, drawn by such superlative heralding, showed no signs of disappointment. Indeed, memory fails to recall m many years.another such an audience of Pittsburgers moved to so great enthusiasm by a simple piano recital. And young Fritz Kreisler, the assisting violinist, came in for his fnll share of applause, too. Tbe programme ran thns: Sonata in A flat major. Op. S9....C. M. von Weber Ilcrrilorlz Koscnthal. Ave Maria Franz Schnbert Valse Capricclo Henri 'Wienlawsfcl Fritz Krelrter. Nocturne, 1 Impromptu, Fred- cuopln Cbaut l'olonals, J (The latter arranged by Mr. Koscnthal.) Herr Moriz Kosenthal. Bercense Alard iloto nerpetno I'aganlnl Fritz Kreisler. Grand Fantasia "Don Jnan" Franz Liszt Herr Moriz Kosenthal. Fantasia, "Faust" Henri WIenlawskI Fritz Kreisler. MODEBN MUSIC. Kot a long programme only abont an hour and a half; not an overly strong one, either, in omitting representation of the older and nobler classical schools. This omission wasnot offset, as partially it might have been, by choosing among the more modern works any requiring great breadth of interpretation. Imaginative power, masterful dignity. Until one bears to night the Sonata Appassionata and the Fourth Ballade, he cannot determine whether or not Moriz Rosenthal possesses these the noblest qualities of the interpretative artist. However, though it was not to a banquet of diimajores that Mr. Rosenthal invited his hearers, it was to a well-ordered symposium of the lesser divinities. From the pure, pellucid romanticism of Weber's too seldom played sonata, through the deliciously varying, bright ening moods of the Chopin pieces, down into tho turbulent brilliance of Liszt's biggest and hardest opera fantasia, might be traced three continuous progressions a technical ascent, an artistic descent, a crescendo of effect and sensation. It is wrong to count the "Don Juan" fantasia among "divinities," even the lesser? Vulcan was misshapen and noisy. Ultimate technical perfection cannot be much further alone; the road Rosenthal is traveling. A virtuoso he is, in the fullest meaning of that much misused term. It is not merely that his facile fingers can rival the nimble music-box in throwing off glittering runs and trills and filmy arabesques of sound; not merely that his touch covers all gradations from velvet to steel or that his wrist seems to have the power and endurance of a trip-hammer. Rosenthal approximates ideal virtuosity more closely yet; mechanical difficulties are not only met but mastered, and with a mastery above the merely mechanical plane; so mastered that each BIT OF TECHNICAL MECHANISM is ready instantly and almost automatically to do tbe bidding of the trained intelligence that governs all. The occasional over-use of the ir pedal, which is more effective in American than in German pianos, was the only notice able spot upon his otherwise almost faultless virtuosity. But higher qualities of bead and heart proved tne piayer an artist as wen as a virtuoso, itev- erent study, clear comprehension, pure style and marvelous finish were manifested through out the sonata: the andante was played with great delicacy, refinement and feeling. Taken .at such lightning speed, the clearness of tbe minuet capriceioso was surprising: only the low chords opening the trio sonnded like a double trill. The brilliancy of this minnet as a climax made the omission of the lighter rondo (the fourth and last movement) quite excusable. The Chopin Nocturne (I) fiat major) brought out the tenderest and most poetic quality of feeling: it was played con amore, deliciously. A more virile tone, naturally, pervaded the impromptu; there was a rugged breadth in the episode built upon that strong octave ngure as a peaai poini. r rum this point on, technical display commenced to forge ahead of musical interpretation. The familiar valse was made much more difficult by Rosenthal's addition of thirds to the first rapidly rolling theme and writing inside the second theme a charm ing reminiscence of the first: its playing was like an exquisite cameo. The Chant Polonais bad already been worked up by Liszt; Rosen thal figured it yet more elaborately and played ItlirlllfantW Ha AA fho nun with naviflofTs of sheer virtuosity; tbe utmost technical diffi culties presented themselves in every shape only to be mocked by tbe apparent ease of their conquest; the terribly prolonged climax, a wonderfully sustained tour deforce, wrought the audience up to an intense pitch of excite ment, which had to relieve itself in an out burst of applause before the end was reached. Nevertheless many would have been glad to hear tbe Brahms variations, tor instance, in stead; would that they were programmed to night instead of tbe Liszt rhapsody! Is it yet too late to mend ? Little, sleepy-looking, tously-haired Fritz Kreisler did not present the appearance of a Vienna and Paris first prize-winner as he stopped on the stage: nor did he play that way at first. There were tonal shortcomings, im perfect harmonics and crudities of style none of them very marked, but quito enough to im pair the full effect of his earlier sec tions. Nevertheless he showed from tbe first abundant canacitv for better achieve ment, a promise that was realized fully not until he responded to a hearty en core after the Paganini perpetual motion study which piece, curiously, was the worst thing he did, being played with a mute throughout, and not immaculately at that, Tbe encore piece was Wieniawski's "Airs Russes;" in it and in tbe same eminent virtuoso-composer's splendid treatment of tbe thematic ma terial of "Faust," the youthful violinist quito redeemed himself. His tone was broader and of more artistic quality; his harmonics became pure are comfortably certain of Droduction and the finish, virility and abandon of his style were remarkable in one of his years. These two pieces alone presented any consider able mechanical difficulty (perhaps that is why he had mastered them better), and they amply proved his possession of a thoroughly grounded and well-doveloned techniaue. Much snirit and feeling had been apparent in his playing throughout the evening, evidencing an essen tially artistic nature capable, no doubt, of very high develpment in time. As it is, the frnit has been plucked too early; it were well if it could be grafted again into the stem and allowed to mature more fully before being sent to market. An appre ciative word was earned by tbe intelligent as sistance ot that experienced- accompanist, Mr. Charles E. Pratt. C. W. S. UNHAPPY LOVERS Sit on a Cold Door Step nnd End Their Live by Poison. Ne-w Yobk, February 4. At 11 o'clock to-night a policeman discovered a young man and woman sitting on the curbstone on "West Seventy-fourth street. He approached and found the man unconscious and the girl also suffering from poison. Both were taken to the hospital where it was learned that the girl was Carrie Nolan, 17 years old, and the youth, James Consa dine, 20 years old. The girl said they had taken poison to commit snicide. She would tell no more. Consadine died soon after he reached the hospital. The police believe the couple were lovers, who decided to die because of family troubles. DIDST KNOW rf 0PPICIALLT. Tho Canadian Speaker Is Not Aware Annex atlon Is Contemplated. Quebec. February 4. In the Assembly to-day Mr. Canche de St. Manrice asked what steps the Provincial Government in tended taking in reference to the annexa tion resolutions introduced by Representa tive Bntterworth in the United States Con gress. Premier Mercier replied that he was not officially aware that any such resolutions' had ever been presented by Mr. Butter- 1 worth, X JNEW ADTEttTlSfclriKSTS THE: j ?10?IV5 i STORE, 531 and 533 Wood St.. Pittsbnrg. REMOVAL SAXJE. Dress Goods Department. Have you got all the Dress Goods that you want at our hitherto unknown Reduced PricesT We rather think; not. You want still to save more money by purchasing from us. Come along. There's lots left for you or any dt your friends that you may choose to bring along. So don't delay, as they won't last long. "We will now interest you with a few of the GENERAL CUTS IN OUR PRICES: Tricots, 54-inch, All Shades, prices were 81, now 69a Tricots, 54-inch, All Colors, prices were 75o, now 59c. Plaids, 40-inoh, Ail-Wool, prices were 50c, now 39a Henriettas, 46 -inch, Ail-Wool, prices were 81, now 68a Plaids, 42-inch, All-Wool, prices were 81, now 69a Plaids, 64-inoh, Ail-Wool, prices were 81 25, now 75o. Plaids, 54-inch, in Cloth, prices were 81, now 59c. Arlintjton Suitings, All-Wool, prices were 81 50, now 75a Fine Checks and Extra Pine Wool, prices were 81, now 59a Cashmeres, All-Wool, prices were 50o, now 39c. Cashmeres, 40-inch, All-Wool, now 44a Dress Goods, 36-inch, prices were 25c, now 19a Plaid Dress Goods, prices were 15c, now 10c. A Good Assortment of Colored Dress Goods at 21o and 26a Black Dress Fabrics in all the various weaves, from lowest to finest grades. So now for Bargains in Dress Goods. CAMPBELL & DICK, fe2-TTS YOU have no doubt found it difficult to find a satisfactory soap for office use where the consumption is considerable and ex pensive soaps cannot be afforded. "Cheap" soaps are used, but from their greasy, acrid and irritating character, are very unsatis factory. No such experience can occur with the Ivory Soap, for it 1S 99rr pure, and no one is so poor but can afford "the Ivory." Send your office-boy for a cake and try it A WORD OF. WARNING.-. There are many white soaps, each represented to be "just as good as the 'Ivory'!" they ARE NOT, but like all counterfeits, lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities of the genuine. Ask' for "Ivory" Soap and insist upon getting it. Copyright 18S6, by Procter & Gamble. III. r 1 , I OQL W.'.i.jJiL- THE WEATHEE. For Western Penn syhania,heavysnow, followed Tuesday oy clearing ;much colder weather, high north westerly winds. For Ohio, rain, turning into snow, followed by fair and much colder weather, high northwesterly winds. Pittsbttbo, February 4. IS89. The United States Signal Service officer in this city furnishes the following. Time. Ther. TTier. 7:00 A. M 27 Meantemn 10:00 a. m ..30 l.-oor. m 37 :00F. M ti 7:00 P. M M 10:00 r. II U Maximum temp.... 43 Minimum temp.... 23 KAnrre 20 Precipitation 01 Blreratsr. M., last 24 hours. 5.5 fwt, a fall or 0.3 reet In the Biver Telegrams. rSPICIAL TILXOHAM TO THE DISPATCIM Moeoantowh River 5 feet 8 inches and falling. "Weather clear. Thermometer 48 at i r. m. BBOWHSVII.I.E Hiver 6 feet 3 inches and stationary. Weather cloudy. Thermometer at 4 p. 31 Wabreu River 1 foot 8-10 inches and fall! ing. weather cloudy and mild. DANGER IN WARM WEATHER. The Missouri River Doeo Kot Make a Safe Koad This Season. Bissiabck, Dak., February 4. The warm weather which has prevailed in this section has so honeycombed the ice in the Missouri river that travel is beset with great danger. Saturday an entire family, con sisting of Mr. and Mrs. John Olsten and three children, are reported to have been drowned while attempting to cross the river in a wagon 15 miles north of this city. The team broke through the ice and pulled the wagon and occupants with them. There was no one present to rescue them, and the swift current carried them away be fore a man, who saw them from the snore, conld reach them. The Latest Bonlanger Scheme. London, February 1 A Pans dispatch says that the Opportunists are plotting the over throw of the Floquet Ministry. M. De Frey cinet had a conference to-day with General Bonlanger, and is said to have offered him a seat in the f utnre Cabinet. DYSPEPSIA IS THE BANE of the present generation. It is for its cure and its attendants. Sick Headache, Consti pation and Piles, that Tutt's Pills have become so famous. They act speedily and gently on the digestive organs, giving them tone and vigor to assimilate food. No griping or nausea. Sold Everywhere. ornc JICBBAYSTBzaT,Nffnr Yobk. itsbu We're Able to Do It. The rule of business in force with us always is the best for the least money. Just now, we're turning our attention to.making Trousers to Order. $5, $6 50, $8. The $8 grades belong to the highest order of Trouser ings. Some merchant tailors done tninic amiss ot $10 a pair for them. We do. Wanamaker's price will be $8 a pair. We have set out to draw the Trousers trade here by an irresistible money's worth. Please bear in mind they are made to measure with tailor ing and fit that leave nothing to be desired. Wanamaker & Brown, Sixth street and Fenn avenue. fe-D THE OLDEST DRUGHOUSE IN THE CltT ESTABLISHED IN 183au Wholesale and retail druggists and dealers in nroprietary medicines: also wholesale dealers In pnre liquors of all descriptions, both foreign and domestic embracing the finest French brandies and wines, Irish and Scotch whiskies, Guckenhelmer, Gibson and Overholt whiskies. The choicest varieties of California wines, such, as port, sherry, burgundy, muscatel, zinfandel, angelica, tokay and claret, all bottled by our selves In full qnarts and at the very lowest prices, our aim beine to give the public tha very purest article for the least money, and re commend them as the best for medicinal pur poses. Price list will be mailed free to any ad dress upon application. NO MORE C. O. D'S. Owing to the late decision of Judgs Mehard, of Mercer, Pa with reference to sending wine or liquors of any kind C. O. D., we will have to decline all C. O. D. orders in the future. All orders for wines or liquors will have to be ac companied by tho cash, P. O. order or draft. JOSEPH FLEMINGS SON, (Successor to Joseph Fleming;, DRUGGISTS, - 112 Market It, Pittibuig, Pa. . Ja37-TTSff V M iyBSWWIiiM