THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1890.
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TARIFF AND SUBSIDY
Brought Into a Lively Discussion in
the Chamber of Commerce
A EEPORT OF GEORGE A. KELLY
Precipitates a Debate Which Brings
Many Novel Ideas.
Out
GROWTH OP THE 8BIITING LEAGUE
A reference to the great free trade apostle,
David A. "Wells, LL. D at the Chamber
of Commerce meeting yesterday afternoon,
brought on a lively discussion of the rela
tions between protective tariff and subsidi
zation. The matter under discussion was
the report of Mr. George A. Kelly, delegate
of the Chamber of Congress to the fourth
annual convention of the American Ship
ping and Industrial League. Mr. Kelly
had finished his report and Chairman Mil
ler called for remarks relative to the indorse
ment of the work of the League as lucidly
explained by Mr. Kelly.
Mr. John B. Jackson rose and asked the
gentlemen present if they had read a recent
article upon subsidization as a national
measure, written by David A. "Wells, the
shining light of free trade. In the course of
his argument against subsidy, Mr. Wells
instanced the case of France, which had
tried subsidizing the merchant marine with
the effect of securing a temporary boom of
the shipping trade of the French nation,
but that the ultimate result had been a con
dition worse than before.
IT WAS AXA ONE "WAT.
Mr. Jackson mentioned this view of the
matter, as he said, not because he was per
sonally opposed to the plan of subsidizing
the American -carrying trade, but simply in
order to evoke expressions of opinion. He
neked Mr. Kelly it the recent convention
had paid auv attention to the obverse side
of the question. Mr. Kelly replied: "No,
sir. The meeting was all one way; just like
a protective tariff convention in Pittsburg."
Laughter.
Captain Dravo: "It should be remem
bered that the United States is a live and
lively nation. If the plan of subsidizing
French bottoms -was not a success, there was
some other reason for it than the failure of
subsidizing as an economic measure. It
should be a success everywhere."
Mr. Jackson: "Mr. "Wells is considered
an eminent authority as an economic thinker
and writer, although a heretic on the tariff
from my standpoint."
Mr. John H. Kicketson arose with a tariff
chip on his shoulder, metaphorical!? speak
ing: "Mr. President and gentlemen: I
would warn my good friend, Mr. Jackson,
and any others ot our membership, that if
there is any man in the country who is an
unsafe guide upon economic or national
matters, that man is David A. "Wells. I
think he would pervert or twist any fact in
a manner that would enable him to turn an
argument against his constitutional foes
the ad ocates of a protective tariff. Every
thing has to yield to his arrant free trade
notions. So notorious is this tendency of
his that the mere fact that men of bis way of
thinking oppose the plan of subsidy, is one
of the strongest arguments in its favor."
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
Mr. Foster asked Mr. Kelly ir the Farqu
har bill, now belore the House, discrimin
ated in favor of the individual lines or
owners.
Mr. Kelly explained that the bill was
upon the broadest possible basis. He then
went on to state that even were the hill
passed and made a law, it would be several
years before its operation: cculd be pro
nounced upon, as ship-building would
naturally require time to be put on its legs,
especially in Pittsburg, where such great
possibilities were presented to manufac
turers of ship materials. He said that the
Farquhar bill meant more to Pittsbnrg than
it did to many of the seaport towns of the
nation, inasmuch ns ship-building ot the
luture must infallibly center in Pittsburg.
If subsidy were proven a failure, America
could certainly sell her ships to some pur
pose. And it was the result of his ex
jierience that the building of ships was of
minor importance to the rnnningof them,
this being where subsidization came into
play as an incentive to long voyages and
heavy tonnage. "We have now only 14 per
cent of the world's commerce; a sorry show
ing for the greatest nation upon earth."
Mr. Jackson said that it was to be hoped
that no mistakes would be made in such a
plan calling for the expenditure of millions
ot the people's money. Mr. Kicketson re
sponded by quoting lrom a New York ma
rine journal a statement to the effect that
within 40 years the British Government had
paid to the Cunard Line alone a sum ot
money equal to the entire coBt of the vessels
owned at present by the company. By rea
son of this policy Great Britain bad 85 per
cent of the carrying trade between the
United States and Europe, and the British
postal service cleared $11,000,000 last year,
while the United States postal service had
a deficit of 5,000,000.
MB. KEIXY THANKED.
Mr. U. K. Porter closed the discussion,
saying: "The Chamber is greatly indebted
to'Mr. Kelly for his able treatment of this
most important topic, and I desire to for
mally express our thanks to him for his in
terest in the matter. As Chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions at the recent
convention he has conferred an
honor upon the body he represented.
This question is one of broad and national
scope, and one in which Pittsburg is most
intimately interested. One of our members
lias expressed the fear that mistakes might
Le made that would impair the success of
the plan. In such a plan mistakes may be
made, but they will be of a nature that can
easily be rectified. Call the plan what you
will subsidy, voting away of money, or
anything you please but let us heartily in
dorse the effort of the nation to restore the
American merchant marine. That dreadful
word subsidy need not alarm us any more.
The question has got beyond the bounds of
party affiliations. It is neither political nor
sectional. It is a national issue represent
ing patriotism in its highest form. An
American who stands on the docks at Liver
pool and cast his eye down the offing in the
vain search for the Stars and Stripes
must blush perforce. It is time we
asserted our supremacy on the seas as well
as in every mechanical and scientific field."
Mr. Kelly's exhaustive report would oc
cupy nearly a pace of The Dispatch and
is extremelycreditable in its thorough treat
ment of the sessions ot the convention and
contains admirable condensations of the
speeches made by come of the most promi
nent men in the nation in advocacy of a re
vival of the maritime supremacy of this
country. Copious extracts from it contain
much that will interest Pittsburgers, es
pecially his references to the local attention
given to the history of the league.
THE PEOPLE INTERESTED.
At the time of the convention accurate
reports were published by The Dispatch
of the routine proceedings. There was
nearly 200 delegates at the convention out
of the 575 who were entitled to seats, every
section of the Union and every shade of
political thought being intelligently repre
sented. A vast number ot telegrams from
all parts of the nation were received while
the convention was in session, and the
showing of popular interest in the move
ment was extremely gratifying.
The action taken was as follows, as shown
in the report:
"The Committee on Resolutions (of
which I had the honor of being chairman)
reported favoring action by Congress to re
store the American merchant marine. It
recommends the House bill known as the
Farquhar bill, subsidizing American ships
at the rate of SO cents per thousand miles
sailed for 10 years, after which for a period
of nine years, the annual diminishment to
be 3 cents per 1,000 miles sailed, on the
ground that it would place oar merchant
marine "on a footing with that of other
nations.
"It also urges Congress to improve the
coast defenses, both of the lakes and sea
board; expresses gratification at thejaction of
Congress in providing for the rebuilding of
a strong and efficient navy, so necessary for
marine defense and for the security of our
commerce and growing trade on the high
seas; for the improvement of our rivers and
haibors and to cause all United States mail
to foreign countries to be carried by Ameri
can vessels, now matter how cheaply the
tramp ships of the ocean or the accredited
vessels of other powers or nations would
perform the same service.
"It also indorses the naval reserve bill,
the measure providing that merchant ves
sels of this country shall be paid annual
sums of money when reserved for Govern
ment use in case of emergency, all vessels
so reserved to be purchasable by the Gov
ernment upon first cost basis."
ADOPTED 'WITH ENTHUSIASM.
The resolutions were adopted enthusiasti
cally and ordered forwarded to the Presi
dent, Cabinet and both houses of Congress.
Mr. Kelly proceeds as follows: "In Feb
ruary, 1889. a committee of three, consisting
of Mr. Andrew Wheeler, of Phila
delphia, Hon. H. D. Money, of
Mississippi, and myself, were appointed
to wait upon General Harrison at
Indianapolis, to reqnest him to refer in his
inaugural address to the importance of re
storing the merchant marine, and the in
crease of the navy. As you are aware, he
did refer emphatically to both, and also
prominently and at great length in his
message to Congress. Resolutions com
mending this action were unanimously
adopted and sent to President Harrison.
"Mr. Wheeler and myself were appointed
to wait upon the President and present him
with resolutions. In reply to a brief ad
dress, the President expressed his coutinued
interest in the question mentioned, which
he said had not abated since we called his
attention to the same subject a little over a
year ago, at Indianapolis. He referred to
the promised extension of trade with South
America and while not committing himself
to anv particular measure or bill, slated
that he was in thorough accord with the ob
jects of the league."
Mr. Kelly gives an able epitome of the
numerous speeches made at the convention,
and closes with the following resume of the
fruits of the convention:
TO BE CONGKATUXATED.
"The league is certainly to be congratu
lated upon the great results flowing from its
organized effort; beginning with 11 mem
bers three years ago it now numbers over
50,000, and by its continntd and enthusi
astic efforts, has rapidly aroused the coun
try to a sense of its duty with reference to
its great and important objects, that are pe
culiarly American, and appeal not simply
to material interests, but to the patriotic
sentiments of every American citizen. It
looks as if success will soon crown their
efforts, and our city is to be congratulated
upon the interest it has continuously mani
fested in the cause, as expressed through the
Chamber of Commerce and the press. This
interest has attracted the attention of the
league, and is thoroughly appreciated by
its members, representing, as they do, the
entire country.
"Our press is entitled to great credit for
the frequency and prominence they have
given the subject in their columns, both
local and editorial, and undoubtedly, they
have had a powerful influence in educating
and molding public sentiment in favor of
a prompt restoration of American commerce
upon the high seas.
"Their course is in pleasing and creditable
contrast with that of some of the Eastern
papers who have strained legitimate journal
ism in their efforts to either belittle, or
entirely ignore, the importance of these
great questions, which affect so vitally the
growth, prosperity and safetyof our country.
As regards some of the most prominent
journalistic opponents of the Shipping
League, it may be said that justice cannot
be expected from a press, dominated by
foreign influence and patronage, and
directed by paid imported professional
hostility."
THE WONDERFUL SUCCESS
Of the Hurdman nnd the Krakaner Pianos.
Their wonderful success among artists,
protessionals and amateurs is due to their
new and improved patents, which have been
fully recognized and acknowledged to excel
all others.
The absolute perfection in the manner of
the construction of these pianos has made
them known the world over as standards in
their line.
Their use in conservatories, schools, con
vents, universities, etc, for hours and hours
each day for years has demonstrated that
they do surpass all other makes in strength
and durability, retaining their purity and
sweetness of tone for all time, as well as the
lightness, strength and elasticity of their
actions.
These beautiful instruments, as well as
celebrated Kimball, Voss and Harrington
pianos, sold at the lowest possible prices and
on easy payments.
uail on or address for catalogues, Aleilor
& Hoene, 77 Fifth avenue.
THE ETEE.ETT PIANO STIU, LEADS.
Club Certificate No. 130
Was held by a little lady in Allegheny,
who is passionately fond of music but had
no piano. She is now the possessor of an
decant upright grand Everett Piano, the
finest piano now manufactured. She gets it
on payments of 51 per week by being a mem
ber ol the Everett Piano Club. She saves
(75 from the retail price, as the club con
tracts for 550 pianos the members get the
lowest wholesale price. The rules are so ar
ranged that members can take their pianos
any time on payments of $25 cash, and $10
monthly, and still get the benefit ot the con
tract price. The pianos are the best that
skill and money can produce. A fine as
sortment in rosewood, mahogany, walnut
and antique oak can beseen at the wareroom
of the manager, Alex Koss,
tusu 137 Federal st., Allegheny.
HEAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LMf.,
401 Smlthfleld Street, cor. Fourth Avenne.
Capital, $100,000. Surplus, $50,000.
Deposits of $1 and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent. tts
Chenille covers, 4-4 covers, 85 cents;
6-4 covers, fl 85; 8-4 covers, $3 65; much
cheaper than ever before.
Knable & Shusteb,
tt 35 Fifth ave.
Fast black hosiery 15 cents.
Knable & Shustek, 35 Fifth ave.
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81 March the One Dollar Month $1.
Bring the family to Aufrechfs "Elite"
gallery, 516 Market st., Pittsburg. 12
cabinets or one large 8x10 for $1. Elevator.
Black goods;"black goods
Knable & Shustek, 33 Fifth ave.
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Work for Divorce Cokrts.
The diverce courts of the country are kept
busy, chiefly because women have too much
work to do and are often cross and irritable
as a result. Housewives who avoid the
worry and bother of baking and who keep
on hand a good supply of Marvin's famous
Royal loaf bread rarely know anything but
happiness and contentment in their home
lives. ttssu
Cheap dres goods; large assortment.
Knable & Shtjstee, 35 Fifth ave.
TX
We open this week an attractive line of
lace flouncings and drapery sets. Entire
new patterns for this season.
ttssu Huotjs & Hacks.
Cabinet photos 51 per dozen, prompt de
livery. Crayons, etc., at low prices.
Lies' Gallebt,
ttsu 10 and 12 Sixth st.
To neglect the hair is to lose youth and come
liness. Save it with Parker's Hair Balsam.
Parker's Ginger Tonic cures Inward pain.
A SLOW GRAND JURY,
Judge Ewing Plainly Tells Them
They Must Get a Faster Move On.
HE STARTLES RUBAL CONSTABLES.
The New Officers Are Without a Job and
the Old Ones 'Hold Over.
OTHER KEffS FE0M THE CODET HOUSE
The March term of the Criminal Court
opened yesterday, with Judges Ewing and
Magee on the bench. The first thing in or
der was the charging of the grand jury.
Wilson McLain was appointed foreman,
after which Judge Ewing delivered his
charge. He called their attention to their
oath, and cautioned them as to secrecy and
against the approach of an outsider concern
ing any case to be brought before them. He
impressed them with the need of prompt
work, telling them that tne court would only
set two weeks, as he and Judge Magee
would then begin hearing license applica
tions. He said that they would be present
for roll call at 9:30 A.M., make one return
at noon, take an hour for dinner and then
continne work until 3 or 4 o'clock.
NA1IES OF THE OFFENDERS.
At the conclusion of the charge the jury
retired. They returned at noon, having dis
posed of six bills, and then held an after
noon session. The day's work was ended at
4 o'clock, and the following true bills were
returned: Robert Collins, William Ingram,
John O'Brien, John Bond, William Joyce,
Frank Wilson, William Doran, Mike
Creeden, Luke Ragan, Nathan Frey, Jerry
Hart, larceny; H. H. Eobinson, Margaret
Eobinson, Kate Hughes, Margaret McCart
ney, John Wittmer, larceny from the per
son; John ii.ing, ueorge fcniun, rooueryj
Frank Wilson, receiving stolen goods;
James Kelly, William McCaun, entering a
building with intent to commit a felony;
Louis Suppes, aggravated assault and bat
tery; William Kennedy, pointing firearms.
The ignored bills were: Thomas Conners,
J. G. Woods, John Baker, larceny; John
Doran larceny from the person.
JUDGE EWING FIND3 FAULT.
When the grand jury made its return in
the evening Judge Ewing said: "Well,
gentlemen, you have returned a pretty fair
number of bills, but nothing like you should
have done. I am told that the last grand
jury disposed of on an average of 30 cases
a day, and they did notsitnearaslongasyou
have. You will have to do even better than
this, as we want to finish up all the business
in two weeks." Continuing he told them
that it was only necessary for them to estab
lish a prime facia case; the Court would
try the case.
When Judge Ewing finished charging the
grand jury, the matter of receiving Con
stables returns and approving the bonds of
newly-elected Constables was taken up. But
a small number of violations of the liquor
laws were returned. The publication of
them was prevented by the Court repeating
the order of last term, that they should not
be published in order that the persons re
turned might not receive notification of the
fact and escape.
A STABIUNG STATEMENT.
When the approval of the Constables'
bonds was taken up, Judge Ewing mad : a
rath"r startling announcement. He said
that five days before the election in 1889 an
act was signed providing that the term of
constables thereafter elected should be three
years instead of one. The act covered town
ships and boroughs. The question arose as
to whether the constables then elected held
office for one or three years. He and Judge
Slagle. he continued, were of the opinion
that those elected in 1889 held office for
three years, therefore the election held this
year in the townships and boroughs for con
stable was no election at all.
The constables elected in 1889 by this de
cision, will only have to get new bonds cov
ering the next two years, and take another
oath and thereby continue in office. In
cases where the old constable is dead or
does not desire the office, the man elected
this year will be appointed for the unex
pired term upon a proper application to
court
Judge Ewing, in his remarks, said that
it he was passing on the act itself he would
declare it unconstitutional as it was special
legislation, but with that question he had
nothing to do at present.
The constables elected in 1889 were only
sworn in for one year at that time at the in
stance of Judge Magee who gave it as his
opinion that the act did not take effect until
this year. The matter in dispute does not
effect the constables in the cities who are
provided for in another act.
GEINDING 0DT DIT0ECES.
The Mill of the MUmnted Continues at Its
Work.
A divorce was granted yesterday in the
case of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Gardner against
Alex. Gardner. It was claimed by Mrs.
Gardner that her husband illtreated her,
beating, kicking and threatening her. Mr.
Gardner denied the charges, and alleged
that his wife had been unfaithful. The
court, however, granted the divorce.
A divorce was also granted in the case of
Mary Ann McFarland against John Mc
Farland. Desertion was the charge.
The testimony taken in the divorce case of
Mrs. Lida J. Crowe against B. F. Crowe was
filed yesterday. Mrs. Crowe claimed her
husband left her in April, 1887, and refnsed
to support her. The couple were married in
January, 1885.
Suits for divorce on the grounds of deser
tion were entered yesterday by Mary Steele
against John L. Steele and Louisa Colling
against Jacob Colling.
THREE HEN SENTENCED
Far Various Crimea Which Tfaoy Admitted
They Had Committed.
William Ingram, John O'Brien and John
Bond pleaded guilty of larceny yesterday,
and John Kessner of entering a building
with intent to commit a felony. They will
be sentenced on Saturday. There were
three sentences yesterday by Judge Ewing.
Frank Wilson pleaded guilty to the larceny
of a lot of cigars from Samuel Bing, and to
receiving stolen goods taken from Han
nach's shirt house. He was given two years
to the workhouse. Bobert Collins pleaded
guilty to the larceny of $20 from M. F. Bay
burn and was given one year.
William Joyce pleaded guilty to the
larceny of a pair of shoes from C. F. Chal
fant and got two months to the same insti
tution. EELEASED ON BAIL.
The Watchman Who Shot a Striker Gen Oat
Under $2,300.
C. O. Dickey, Esq., made an application
yesterday before Judge Ewing for the re
lease of John Adelbock, the watchman at
Shoenberger's mill, who has been in jail for
some time, charged with shooting John Mc
Avoy, one of the striking employes.
McAvoy is now at Mercy Hospital, and
Dr. McCann, a physician there, came into
court and testified that the patient was in no
danger. The court granted Adelbock's re
lease on $2,500 bail, General Fitzhugh going
on the bond.
THINKS $1,000 TOO MUCH.
Hnlf That Figure, Bars Judge Swing, Shosld
Fay for Injured Feelings.
Judge Ewing handed down an opinion
yesterday in the case of James M. Fleming
against the Pennsylvania Company. Flem
ing had bought a ticket with which he rode
over one of the company 'a lines. It did not
allow of stop-over privileges, and when he
took such privilege, he was put off the train
on attempting to continue his journey. He
sued, and got a verdict of $1,000. The de
fendant company then moved foranewtrial.
It was on this motion Judge Ewing filed his
opinion.
The charge was made that the damages
were excessive, which the Judge believes,
but he countenances a stipulation of agree
ment between both parties to accept a ver
dict of $500. It that amount is granted and
accepted, he will not grant a new trial, but
if it is sot, he will grant the motion.
WOULDN'T KEEP OFF THE GRASS.
Evidence In a Caio of Alleged Harsh Pun
ishment of School Children.
Albert Sadler was found guilty of malic
ious mischief in Judge Magee's Court yes
terday, in breaking the lock of a gate in
closing property owned by James F. Hall.
The defendant was recommended to the ex
treme mercy of the Court. r
In the same court the case of Mrs. Har
riet Kemp, charged with assault and bat
tery by J. P. Stuart, was tried. The de
fendant Is the principal of the Second ward
Allegheny schools, and is alleged to have
severely whipped an eight-year-old scholar,
the child of the prosecutor. The child ran
over the grass in the school yard, breaking
a rule that had been made by the school
board, and that had been told the scholars
on the day before the whipping took place.
A rattan was used, and it was shown that
marks were left on the child's legs and hands,
though not severe.
The defense called Bev. B. F. Woodburn,
one of the local board, who testified to the
board exonerating Mrs. Kemp from any
wrong, and also teachers Miss McEIroy and
Miss Davis, who testified to Mrs. Kemp
telling the scholars to keep off the grass the
day before she whipped the boy. The jury
bad not leturned a verdict when court ad
journed. Will Examine Into Ills Sanity.
William Yost, Esq., obtained a writ of
habeas corpus of Judge White yesterday
for the body of William Minnick, the Brad
dock man who is confined at Dixmont. The
writ requires the superintendent of the
asylum there, Dr. Hutchinson, to produce
the body of Mr. Minnick in court next
Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when
argument will be had for his release or de
tention. To. Day's Trial List.
Common Pleas, No. 1 Adams vs Jones ct al;
Buckley vs Qenbert;', Linton vs Browarsky;
Ravenscroftvs Borough of Tarentum: Living
ston vs Reading Fire Insurance Company;
The Philadelphia Company vs Park Bros. 4
Co.; Bower vs Pullman Palace Car Company.
Common Pleas, No. 2 Weaver & Bro. vs
Berlin; Campbell vs Gn.y; Dnqaesno Lumber
Company vs Cain, Hughes & Volgeby; Fuller
vs Enright; Qibson vs Kleber & Bro.
Criminal Court Commonwealth vs John
Knorr (2), John Kessner (2), Nathan Fry, Jerry
Harte, William Doran etai, John Kim; et al.
John wittmer, H. H. Robinson et al, Louis
Suppes, James Kelly et aL
Notes From the Court House.
The suit of Fisher Beatty against Dr. J. S.
Rankin and wife, an action on a mortgage, is
on trial before Judge White.
The plaintiff in the suit of J. - C. Wendel
against Magnus Wolf, an action on an account,
cot a verdict yesterday for $19 65.
In the suit of Hart & Wilkinson against J. P.
Bailey, an action on a contract, a verdict was
given the plaintiff yesterday for $360.
A verdict for the defendant was given yes
terday in the case of Scheutto fc Co. against
John and Harriet Jones, an action on a con
tract. The jury is ont In the case of Mary J. 8mith,
executrix of Lucy Oswald, against Jemima
McCauley. The suit is a contest of the will of
Mrs. Oswald, the allegations being made by
Mrs. McCauley that Mrs. Smith used undue
influence to induce Mrs. Oswald to sign the
will in dlspnte, and that Mrs. Oswald was not in
proper condition to make a will.
FATAL BA1LK0AD WRECK.
Three Men Killed In a Collision Between
Two Freight Trains.
Massiixon, O., March 3. A disastrous
wreck occurred on the Ft. Wayne road at
.Lakeville, west of this city, about 1 o'clock
this morning. When the third section of a
freight train going east reached that point,
an oil tank on the train exploded and set
fire to the cars. The fourth section ran into
the third, killing John Cowen, engineer;
Harvey Gatehouse, fireman, and Miller, the
front b'rakeman, all on the fourth section.
Eighteen loaded cars were burned. The
heat was so intense that it melted the bell
on the engine of the fourth section and it
run down in molten form over the boiler.
The ties were burned for a distance of 1,500
feet and the track was bent and drawn into
all kinds of shape.
Cowen and Miller live at Alliance, and
leave families. Gatehouse is a single man,
his parents living at Doylestown.
FIGHTING THb LOTTERY.
North Dakotans Preparing to Resist
the
Legalizing of Gambling.
Grand Foeks, N. D., March 3. The
following circular was received here to-day
from Mayor Bently, of Bismarck:
There are strong rumors that the infamous
lottery bill will be re-introdnced In the Legisla
ture on March 4, or soon thereafter, and that
M. A. Dauphin, President of the Louisiana
State Lottery Company, is now in the city. Cir
culate and forward protests to the secretary ot
this committee at once. Arrange to have lead
ing citizens ready to come to Bismarck to exert
their influence against the bill.
The citizens here are considerably excited,
and the sentiment seems to be that the bill
will pass if introduced again.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The Old Officers of the Allegheny Bridge
Company Rr-Elected.
The election of President, managers and
officers of the Allegheny Bridge Company
was held to-day. The ticket elected was:
President, John Harper; Treasurer and
Clerk, William Boseburg; Managers,
George Shiras, Jr., Charles Hays,Charles J.
Clarke, John B. Jackson, Jehu Haworth,
Edwin Lare, Charles S. Passavant, John
H. Dalzell, John A. Harper, John Porter
field. Mr. Boseburg said that with reference to
the P. A M. road the matter of renting the
bridge was in the same condition that it was
lelt in weeks ago.
FENCES AROUND THE GRATE.
German Catholics Do Not Like the Rules In
the New Cemetery.
Father Werner, rector of St. Philomenas
Church, has announced to his congregation,
that the dead bodies in the Troy Hill Ceme
tery will be removed and buried in the new
cemetery out the Perrysville road for $8 GO
each or $4 SO each for children.
The new rules prohibiting any kind of
fences on the new graveyard does not meet
with the approval of a great manv, who
have had their graves on Troy Hill "Ceme
tery fenced in for 25 years, some at a cost of
over a $100.
From the Everglades of Florida
To the forests of Maine, malaria stalks on the
mists that rise from morass, bottom land and
fen. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters renders the
aerial poison innocuous, and uproots it from
the system. It rectifies the liver, whose dis
order is an invitation to the disease, strength
ens the nerves, and fortifies the system gen
erally. It remedies, also, rheumatism, bilious
ness, kidney complaints and dyspepsia.
Ladies' Jackets. Some very nobby
new spring style English jackets will be
shown for the first, this week.
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Hosieby, underwear aru gloves.
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FOE FEEIGHT TRAINS.
The Airbrake Has Been Put on 110,
000 Cars in the United States.
SOME WONDERFUL STOPS MADE.
The Master Car Bnildera Eecommend Its
General Adoption.
A DETICE TO SHOW QUICK AIR ACTION
When freight cars are fitted out with air
brakes and self couplers, railroad men will
begin to think the millenium has struck
them, and if the time comes, as Colonel
Andrews predicts, when there will be four
and six rails instead of two and big cars
that will carry heavy tonnage, and separate
tracks for passenger trains, the average
brakeman will commence to wonder if
things have not lost their reality, or has
paradise descended and encased him, and
the newspaper paragrapher will miss his
daily occupation of chronicling arms cut
off, bodies crushed and lives lost in railroad
accidents.
It is surprising what progress railroads
are making in the use of the air brake.
Already 110,000 freight cars have been fitted
up with the straight and automatic brake,
but this is a small proportion of the number
of cars in use in the country. When the
Westinghouse Company first put the air
brake on a train of 50 freight cars and a test
was made, the brake was applied on the
last car 90 seconds after it had been put on
the first one next to the engine.
IT -WOULDN'T WORK.
This plan was found not to work. The
momentum ot the rear cars carried them
forward; with such force as to
smash them to pieces by the colli
sion. Mr. Westinghouse saw that
if the brake were to be successful it must be
applied almost instantaneously to each car.
Then the automatic brake was produced,
and with it the air could be put on the last
car of a train of 50 in 17 seconds, and since
then the . time has been reduced to two
seconds.
At the Westinghouse Airbrake Works in
Allegheny a series of SO cylinders has been
constructed and placed side by side to repre
sent as many cars. Each cylinder is sup
plied with a piston, and the apparatus is
connected with an air pump. The engineer
guiding the train can put on the
brakes as he pleases, either slowing
up the cars gently, or stopping them with a
shdden and surprising jar within a short
distance. It is a great sight to see the pis
tons in the cylinders shoot out from their
places when the air is put on. One after
another they follow each other in quick or
slow succession, Dut the climax is reached
when the full force of air is put on to make
an emergency stop.
RAPID AIR ACTION.
With a simple turn of a stopcock there is a
clatter and bang thatfills the building with a
roar and scares the uninitiated, bnt if he has
his eyes open and is watching the row oi SO
cylinders he will see the piston on the rear
car line up with the first one that is forced
out almost in the same instant It is a
beautiful sight, and one that railroad men
and others will appreciate.
A number of tests with the airbrake have
been made on different railroads on heavy
grades. In Pittsbnrg, with a heavy train of
50 cars running 20 miles per hour, the tram
was stopped in six seconds and in 95 feet on
a grade of 47 feet per mile. In Washing
ton, at a speed of 40 miles per hour with the
same number of cars, the train was stopped
in 359 feet, or 11 seconds. The results
obtained in other places on varying grades
were eminently satisfactory.
The Master Car Builder's Association, in
which all the American roads are repre
sented, some time ago recommended that in
the future all freight cars built be equipped
with self-couplers and airbrakes. It is an
expensive job, certainly, but the number of
lives saved in a year on every railroad, the
decreased amount of damage paid for loss ot
freight in wrecks, etc., will more than repay
the railroads for the extra outlay. Many
cars have been thus equipped, and a num
ber of old ones have also been fitted out,
but there is still much to be done, and it
will take years before all the cars will be
changed,
THE ST0EI OF A TRAGEDY
Recalled by the Settlement of n Cose Thai
Hang Fire 20 Years.
rsrxcui. TSLsoiLut to tux dispatch, t
Cleveland, March 3. "Solomon Wells
versus Second National Bank, of Cleveland.
Settled." This record ot a case in the Com
mon Pleas Conrt, Saturday, recalls an awful
tragedy which startled Cleveland 20 years
ago. At that time Stillman Witt was presi
dent and Jeptha Buell was' cashier of the
Second National, one of the strongest banks
in the city. Buell took great interest in the
stock markets, and on the memorable
"Black Friday," which marks a dark spot
on the financial history of our country.
Buell was supDOsed to have lost heavily.
His friends twitted him abont his losses, but
he turned the matter off by saying that he
lost a little, but not enough to mention.
Two weeks later Buell shot himself at his
home on Euclid avenue. Then came rumors
that he was a defaulter for 1,000,000, and
great excitement prevailed in all parts of
the country.
Before shooting himself Bnell wrote notes
to several of his friends telling of his inten
tion and stating that he had lost the large
amount of money which had beeu intrnsted
to him as cashier of the bank. The bank
officials refused to state just how much they
had lost, and the exact amount was never
known, but the belief is and always has
been that between $300,000 and $1,000,000
was taken. As a portion of the defalcation
consisted of bonds, etc., many lawsuits fol
lowed. After several test cases numerous
claims were paid. The suit of Solomon
Wells, however, hung fire and there seemed
to be no chance of a settlement until re
cently. The result was that the plaintiff
got just what he asked for in the original
petition.
AN APPEAL FOR AID.
A Chance for the Charitable to Help b Good
Work.
The following appeal has been sent out by
the Pittsburg Association for the Improve
ment of the Poor:
The managers of this association address you
In behalf of the cause which they represent,
and appeal to friends of the poor for contribu
tions to meet the Just demands of the present
year. Notwithstanding the mild weather and
the industrial prosperity that has prevailed
this winter, the sickness that has been general
has been much felt by the poor, and the
distribution from the diet dispensary
branches has been greater than usual at
this season. The Children's Temporary
Home on Washington street, near Wylfo ave
nue, has especial need, at this time, with sick
children to provide for and its treasury empty.
Will yon kindly and promptly help us in these
works of charity and true helpfulness?
Mes. W. A. Hebron, President.
Mrs. 8. E. Lifpincott, Secretary.
War. R. Thompson. Treasurer.
GOOD WORK OF TWO WEEKS.
Semi-monthly Report of the Society for the
Improvement of the Poor.
The semi-monthly report of the Society
for the Improvement of the Poor shows that
there were 21 new applicants, 586 families
were visited, 381 aided, 7 situations were ob
tained, 34 days work, 8 children were placed
in Sabbath schools and 2 in asylums.
There were 676 loaves ol bread distributed,
402 quarts of cornmeal, 238 quarts of beans,
254 pounds of rice, 101 pounds of oatmeal,
351 bars of soap, 9 bushels of potatoes, 129
pints of beef tea, 386 pints of milk, 68
pounds of tea, 234 pounds of sugar, 330 gro
cery orders, 3,900 bushels of coal, 96 gar
ments and 32 yarda of material.
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
To-day's bond offers were $18,300 registered
4Kpercbnls,atlO
It is rumored that a European syndicate is
endeavoring to ubtain control of the World's
Fair. They see money in it.
The Alaska Commercial Company is very
much disappointed at its loss of the seal con
tract, and has not yet given up the fight.
The New York Produce! Exchange talks of
retaliating upon the Chicago Board ot Trade for
the latter's action in cutting off quotations.
New York's boss plasterers have made a
two-years' agreement with their employes, to
commence May 1, to pay St per day of eight
hours.
Yesterday was the twelfth anniversary of
tho coronation of the Pope. High mass was
celebrated in the Bistine Chapel in honor of
the occasion.
It is reported that the Prince of Wales is in
stigating Labouchere to bunt dawn those re
sponsible for the escape of the men implicated
in the London scandals.
French troops defeated the King of Da
homey's forces at Atzeho, killing and wound
ing 600 natives. France intends to.annex Da
homey to its African possessions.
Officers of the regular army, stationed at
San Canos, Ariz., wires that the Apaches are
again committing depredations and that
another Apache war is imminent.
Harry G. Frankland, a divorced man. fired
five shots at Miss Lillian Moore, at Washing
ton, yesterday, because she refused to marry
him. The wounds are not dangerous.
At a meeting of Socialists at Chicago Sun
day a resolution waB adopted indorsing a call
for an international labor convention to meet in
that city during the World's Fair of 1892.
The hay and grain establishment of J. E.
Lewis A. Co. and the Chelsea Yacht Club
House, in Broadway. Chelsea, Mass., were
burned yesterday morning. The loss will prob
ably not exceed 510,000.
Count Leon Albert, a noble German, was
held up against the wall of a Chicago saloon
by a drunken tough Saturday while the latter's
companion amnsed himself by shooting at tha
Count, who finally escaped with slight injuries.
It Is now known that 136 of the passengers
and crew of the British steamer Quetta, which
was wrecked Friday night near Somerset, in
Torres Strait, Australia, whila bound from
Cooktown for London, were saved. This re-
auees the loss of life to 111.
It is anticipated that as a result of tha con
ference of the Emperor and Prince Bismarck
the Government will, at the coming session of
tue jcveicnsiag, snDmit an anti-Anarcuiat Din, to
take the place of the anti-Socialist bill which
was rejected ty the last Reichstag.
The students of Lisbon have formed a
league, the members of which are pledged to
make an assault upon Mr. Glynn Petre, the
British Minister. Their action is due to the
fact that the Government has refused to with
draw the exequatur of the Minister.
Mayor Cregier and a number of prominent
Chicago men have sent a formal invitation to
the Congressional Committees on the World's
Fair, to visit Chicago and see for themselves
the proposed site for the fair, and consult
with the representative men of that city.
Henry Webber, white, and Henry Nelson,
colored, revived an old quarrel in front of a
colored church at St. Louis, yesterday. Web
ber picked up a club and attacked Nelson, who
ran into the church, interrupting worship.
Wobber followed him to the pulpit, where he
attacked him and created a riot. The worship
ers fell on Webber and thrashed him badly.
He was arrested.
Deputy Marshal Wilson has arrived at Ft.
Bmltb, Ark., from the Creek Nation with Gib
son Patridgo, tho last of the notorious Wesley
Barnett gang, who is charged with murder and
horse stealing. Saturday he was brought to
bay in the cabin Of old Caesar, aCreek medicine
man, on the Vera! Oris river. Wilson and
posse surrounded the place, and. after parley
ing some time, fired the cabin. Just before the
roof fell in the desperado came ont and threw
down his weapons.
Mrs. Molly Smith and her two sisters. Miss
Julia and Emma Barnes, three prominent and
highly respected young ladies, of Saybrook,
111., were lodged in the county jail, Saturday
night. Tbev are suffering from the wildest and
most affecting emotional insanity upon the
question of Christian Science. They havo
recently been attending meetings held by the
so-called "faith workers," and their minds
have given way entirely. The girls are devoted
Catholics, and bright and amiable women.
ANOTHER SITE TO GIYE AWAT.
A Location Offered Free for a Lawrence
ville Branch Library.
The Chief of the Department of Public
Works, E. M. Bigelow, was seen yesterday
afternoon by a gentleman named Trevilli,
who wished to donate a site for the Law
renceville Branch Library between Forty
second and Forty-third streets, on Penn
avenue. The conversation was animated,
but short, and ended in the statement by
the Chief that, had he ny choice in the lo
cation of the branch library, it would be
placed in tbe grounds of Arsenal Park.
The old gentleman who made the offer
withdreweither donating his property or
appropriating that contiguous to it.
The offers which daily arrive at the office
of the Department of Public works would
cover, it is estimated, nearly one-fourth of
tbe city limits, varying from small chunks
of the point to large areas in the East End:
and although the time is deferred for con
sidering the location of the central site, it
seems to only open the gate to fresh otters
and a wider range of terms and plans, from
a donation, as in some cases proposed, to a
sale of ground at a 25 per cent advance.
ANOTHER CfcMETERT IN HOMESTEAD.
Father Bullion Purchases Ton Acres ot
Ground for 8S.000.
Rev. Father J. J. Bullion, of Homestead,
has purchased ten acres of ground for 8,000
for a new cemetery. A plan has been made
and lots are already being sold. Tbe ground
will not b? fenced in and blessed until next
summer. The growth of his congregation is
now so large that the pastor needs an assist
ant priest.
Father Bullion has been at Homestead
seven years. "When he went to the place
there was not one church in the town, bnt
since then he has built two churches, which
are only temporary. One of the leading
members of his congregation, named John
Kenny, has already donated $3,000 cash
toward a new brick church.
miss Wlllard to bo There.
Miss Frances "Willard, President of the
Kational "Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, will lecture in the Sixth U. P.
Cburcn, Collins avenue and Station street,
on Tuesday evening. Miss K. Courtney
will have charge ot the music. No ad
mission fee will be charged.
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