!&,! H3aMES3 ( psgF t V i-I i? fc 6 S OIL BILL Receives a Set-Back by Being Postponed Several Days in Committee. STANDARD'S HAND IN IT. Oil Producers Anxious to Hare the Bill Considered Immediately. WHY BEF1KERS OPPOSE THE PLAN The Membership of the Commission to Be Tise tbe Mining Laws. , BURDICK K- A DISPUTE ABOUT ITS COMPOSITION irKOK a sTJurr cobkesfoxdkxt.i Hakrisbueg, Feb. 3. The Burdick oil bill received something of a setback Ibis afternoon. The Corporations Committee of the House postponed further consideration or.it until February 12. This delay leaves Mr. Burdick and his backers in anything but a happy frame of mind. An early place on the House calendar would have been of great value to the measure. By the move of to-day another huudred of bills trill probably come out of committees and secure positions on the calendar in ad vance of the pipe line law. Delay is al ways dangerous, and there is no telling how far on the close of the session may find tbe the Burdick bill unless the committee stirs its stumps. A Flea for Immediate Action. Hon. J. AV. Lee, of Bradford, President of tbe Producers' Protective Association, appeared before tbe Corporations Committee this afternoon on behalf of the Burdick bill. He told the committee that there was no ob jection among oil producers to the proposed law and that tor that reason the committee need not delay the measure lor the sake of hcarincs. lie asked on behalf of the producers of Penn sylvania that the committee report it favorably to the House at an early day, so that it may get a good place on the calendar. After President Lee retired the committee held an executive session, and it was tben they decided to hare no turther hearing on the hill until a ueek flora nrxt Thursday. It cannot be learned upon whose motion this action was taken. The friends 1 the measure declare it is a movement in the interests of the opposition, and that if tbe Standard Oil Company Hants to be heard they should send representatives at once. Mr. Lea states to your correspondent that the oil producers, at their hie meeting in Warren last Friday, gave the bill their indorse ment. Officers of the Association. Ihe officers of the P. P. A. besides Air. Lea are as follows: Vice President. Colonel Rufus Scott, Wellsville, J. Y.; Treasurer. R. J. Strait, of Bradford, Pa.; Secretary, J. R. Golds borough, Bradford: Executive Board, Lewis Emery, Sr., Bradford; A D. Wood, Warren; Roger Sherman, Titusville; H. Graham, But ler: A. M. Todd, Washington. Mr. Lei says this shows tbe character of the men who are back of this pipe line law. The Burdick bill is tbe one they prefer. They do not lay claim to parentage of the Sbowalter bill in tbe Senate, although Senator Show alter says to-day that tbe producers, together with Mr. Lea. are in favorof a law restricting tbe price of pipeage no matter which one it is. One of the rumors that reached Harrisburg to-day is that tbe oil refiners on the seaboard are arrayed against tbe bill because it will build up refining in the oil region, and thus ruin their establishments. This would be ac complished by the greater charge provided in tbe Burdick bill for pipeage over 50 miles. Stofiel. TEE SCHOOL TEXTBOOK TBUST. 3Iembers Anxions to Appear Itefore the f Special Committee. irjtOM A STAFF COBnESPOXDEXT.! Hakrisbcrg, Feb. a A representative of tbe American School Textbook Publishing Company, of New York, which is the textbook trust, was in the city to-day. So were several other textbook men. They are busy intro ducing themselves to tbe members of that special committee from tbe House Educational Committee appointed to investigate the allega tions that the trust has pat up tbe prices of books upon tbe pupils of the public schools. A concurrent resolution passed both branches of tbe Legislature to-day, enlarging the committee and giving it power to proceed with its duties. A meeting will be held tbls week. A startling fact already developed by some members of thl sub-committee is that it is not all tbe fault of the trust among book publishers that prices are high. In some instances it has been ascertained that the retail dealers inlarse cities make a profit of nearly 100 per cent. Mr. Scott, ot Williamsport, the representative of the trust refened to. told a member of the committee that for this reason the company would cheerfully aid the committee in lis in vestigations. Tbcywili appear before it, and let it have access to their books. It is not prob able that this Legislature will adopt tbe colossal idea of buyinc or pnntins school books for tree distribution in the public schools. The senti uiont in tbe Educational Committee is perhaps a fair index to the temper of tbe House on that subject. That leans toward school boards m townships buyinc text books in bulk, and then selling them to pupils at a uniform price. This is done in Huntingdon county now, and is said to work well. It prevents the middleman or retail dealer from reaping big profits from the school children. Of course, tbe boards could have the power to supply poor children free of charge. THE FIEST BILL PASSED. A Long Session in Prospect Unless Legisla tors "Work Harder :tkom a STArr coafcESPOXDEirr.. . Harmseurq, Feb. 1 It is exactly one month since the legislature convened, and to- day tbe House passed its first bill on final read ing. This slow progress is alarming many per sons, who fear that the session w ill extend far into the summer, unless hurried up. James L. Graham, of Allegheny, profits by bis large ex perience at tbe Capitol, and to-day took the first steps toward stirring up the Legislatdre to a sense of its idleness. He moved that an afternoon session be held to-uav for the puruoso of getting rid of sone of the bills on first reading. There are perhaps a hundred bills at this stage of the calendar. There was a disposition to oppose the move ment, but Mr. Graham said it was necessary and his motion was carried. Tbe result was a fcolfcl day's work on the part of the House. The -iirstbill to pass the House finally, as men tioned above, was one introduced by Flickin gcr, of Erie. It directs the appointment of official stenographers in courts. AGAINST FREIGHT BEBATES. The Provisions of Mr. Seanor's New Anti Discriminatiou Bill. trilOM A STAFF COBEESFONDEirr.l Harkisbuf.G, Feb. a The bill Introduced in the House to-day by Mr. Scanor, of Indiana county, to enforce article 3 of section 17 in the Cons.itution, is the same anti-discrimination bill fathered in tho session of 1BS9 by Mr. Wherry. It is well known in its scope, provid ing a penalty of $2,000 for any railroad official who shall grant rebates, drawbacks or other freight privilejcs to one shipper to the detri ment ot another. Tho prospects for its favorable consideration in this Legislature are not flattering. On the first gatberius of the Senato this year a reso lution uy Mr. Hines to appoint a committee to investigate rumors that this article ot the Con stitution is widely violated was killed after some emphatic utterances by leaders un the Republican side to the effect that tbe snbject was a chestnut. The House bill goes to tbe proper committee. TEE GENEBAL B0AD LAW, An Appropriation of a Million Dollars Is Provided For. f FROM A 8TAIT COKKESFOXDXXT. J HAEHIS3CrtG, Feb. 8. The new general raid law is now completed and ready for introduc tion in the Legislature It embraces 22 sections. Tho outline given in The Dispatch on Mon day morning is substantially correct. An appro priation ot $1,000,000 is provided for. This, when divided among 60 counties, will be so small for the purpose of building permanent roads that tbe counties and townships will be expected to contribute to the permanent roads from their local taxation. In each county there will be an engineer elected to have general charge of all road building, and in each township tbe supervisors will be elected. They will choose tbe foremen of the mad gangs and pay them by the day. The commission which has been engaged in drawing up the bill thinks it is exceptionally strong. It will meet with opposition, however, on tbe part of tbe economical farmer, who can not bring himself to overlook tbe first cost of a great Improvement. There will be considera ble discussion in tbe House over tbe attempt to abolish ihe system of working out the taxes. MINING LAW REVISION. SENATE AND HOUSE DISAGREE AS TO THE COMMISSION. The Former "Wants .That Body to Be Com posed of Eight Mine Owners, Four Miners and Four Inspectors Conference Committee Likely to Be Chosen. tTBOX A STAFF COEKXSrOXDEST.l Hahbisbubo, Feb. 3. The House and Senate have disagreed upon a subject of great importance to Western Pennsylvania. The resolution providing for tbe appoint ment of a commission to revise the iaws re lating to the safety of the lives of miners in the bituminous coal regions as passed by the House provided tbat tbe commission should be composed of eight miners, four mine own ers and four mine inspectors. The Senate amended this by making the number eight mine owners, four miners and four mine in spectors. In this shape the resolution came back to the House to-day. P. Kane, of Fayette county, at once moved to non-concur in tbe Senate amendments. He declared these amendments place tbe coal miners of Western Pennsylvania at a disadvantage. If during the revision of the laws measures should be proposed for tbe more perfect safety of the diggers, and tbey were objectionable to mine owners on account of expense, the vote of tbe commission stand ing eight to eight would be a stand off, and it is doubtful whether anything could be accom plished. Several other speeches of a like import were made, and the motion to non-concur in the amendments was adopted by a nnanimous vote. The resolution now goes back to the Senate, and if tbat body refuses to recede from its position a committee of conference will be appointed. This is an entirely different com mission from tbat now investigating the West moreland county mine disaster. To-day tbe Governor sent to tbe House a commnuication which he received from J. B. Rae. Robert Watchorn, Peter Wise and C. M. Parker, officers of tbe United Mine Workmen of America, calling attention to tbe Mammoth mine disaster and the need for better mining laws. . KANT BILLS INTRODUCED. Some of the More Important Measures Submitted In the Two Houses. ISrECIAL TELXOBAX TO TUX DISPATCH.! Harrisburg, Feb.' S, In the Senate to-day bills were introdnced as follows: Meek, Center, basing the granting of retail liquor licenses on basis of population, author izing 1 license for every 700 inhabitants. Smith, Lancaster, extending the time for the completion of railroads began under special or general legislation. Bobbins, Westmoreland, enlarging power of Chief Burgess and other officers of boroughs relative to the punishment of offenders. Also enlarging the limit of taxation. McDonald, Lackawanna, prohibiting any of ficer or person except the County Treasurer or his legalized deputy from receiving any fines, fees or costs in criminal cases. Liubacb. Northhampton, providing that wholesale liquor dealers, brewers, distillers, manufacturers, rectifiers, compounders, store keepers, agents and bottlers be authorized to make deliveries iiwiny county in which the sale of liquor is not prohibited. After a brief discussion of Neeb's bill re quiring murderers to be hanged in the Eastern and Western penitentiaries, it was nnanimously passed and ordered to be sent to the Honse for concurrence. Johnson, Luzerne, to protect tbe revenues of the State by preventing fire insurance com panies incorporated by other States and foreign countries from taking risks except by agents and officers residing in Pennsylvania. Also enabling taxpayers of townships and road dis tricts to contract for Disking, at their expense, roads, and paying of officers of road district officers. Fow, Philadelphia, to abolish the collateral inheritance tax on all bequests to public or private charities. Borer, Dauphin, providing for separate as sessment nf land values and exemption of im provements and personal property from taxa tion. Nesbit. Allegheny, to. bring mutual fire in surance companies of other States within the jurisdiction of tbe Insurance Department. Tbe HouSe considered bills on second reading. When tbe one bad been reached authorizing the assessment and reassessment ot the cost of local improvement in second class cities. Mr. Cotton, Allegheny, had it recommitted to com mittee. AH tbe military appointments 'made by the Governor yesterday were confirmed, except that of Colonel Henry C. Demming as Quartermaster General, which was laid over on the suggestion of Senator Gobin. o THE GOVERNOR'S VETOES. lie Wakens Up tho House By Sending Back Another Resolution. rntOM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Harrisburg, Feb. a Speaker Thompson decided in tb Honse this morning that no ac tion could be taken on the Governor's veto message in connection with tbe Cameron Federal elections resolution until notification is received from the Senate of their action, this being a courtesy due the higher body in which the matter originatedThe clerk had already be gun to read tbepnessage when be was stopped by tbe Sneaker's announcement. This is the prac tice, bnt as no action has been taken in tbe Senate, it is doubtful how soon the House will hear from that side. Some say the matter will be taken up to-morrow by tbe Senate. Tbe second veto of the Governor was re ceived in tbe Honse this morning with ap plause. Ho returned without his approval a resolution authorizing the printing of 10.000 copies of his inaugural address. He did this because it is unconstitutional to appropriate money by resolution. It should be by a bill. 'His mestage concludes: "While I appreciate the generous considera tion which was intended by tbe legislative de partment in tbe adoption of this resolution, I am fully persuaded tbat the greatest good will be attained by a disregard of personal feelings, and a strict and undeviatlng adherence to tbe mandates of the fundamental and statute laws of the Commonwealth." Among tho Governor's appointments sent in this morning was tbat of Colonel H. C. Dem ming, of harrisburg, to be Quartermaster Gen eral of the National Guard. At the request of Senator Gobin tbe appointment was laid over for the present. Tbe other appointments, ex cept two or three notaries public, were con firmed. Senators Gobin, Bobbins and other National Guard officers in the Senate are op posed to appointments of this character from persons outside the militia organizations. SUPERVISION OF SCHOOLS. A Bill to Empower County Superintendents to Have Assistants. tntOM A STAFF COBEESFOXDEXT.J Harrisburg, Feb. a The Superintendent of Allegheny County Schools appeared before the Honse Educational Committee tbis after noon on behalf of tho bill requiring school di rectors of any district having not lets than 10 schools under their charge or of two or more adjoining districts with not more than 50 schools, to elect a district superintendent, who shall be under tbe supervision of the county superintendent. This bill was gotten np by Superintendent Hamilton. He claims that a whole county is now so much territory for one man to cover that be only gets around to .see each school once and awhile. Better supervision would result from the system proposed in the bill. Tbe committee bad originally negatived tbe bill, but it was recommitted In order to give Mr. Hamilton this hearing. Nowtbecommittee will report the bill favorably, but with an amendment leaving this plan at the option of townships. -As it read originally it was manda tory. PAWNBROKERS' INTERESTS. A Measure to Fix the Bate at Two Per Cent Per Month, mast A-sTArr cobexsfoxdikt.1 Haeiusburo, Feb. a The bill introdnced in the Senate by Mr. Markley, ot Montgomery, regulating the interest to be charged by pawn brokers In Pennsylvania, differs materially from that which Representative Richards con templated Introducing in tbe House. Markley's bill limits the rate of interest to be charged for money loaned on pledges, to two per cent per month, Mr. Richards' proposed bill limited it toaix per cent per annum. The bill attracts- considerable attention among the members from Philadelphia ?nd Pittsburg. -OF INTEREST TO PITTSBURG. Bills That Arc Being Closely Looked After In Committee. IFltOM A STAFF COBEESFONDENT.l Harrisburg, Feb. a Attorney Bober Frazier, of Pittsburg, appearedbefore the Judiciary Committee of the Senate this after noon on behalf of Senator Neeb's bill, permit ting druggists to sell drugs, proprietary medi cines and prescriptions on Sunday. As the law now stands a.druggist was arrested recently for selling pills on tho Sabbath. This hill does not include soda water or cigars, but simply medi cines. Through Mr. Frailer" efforts tbe bill will be reported favorably in tho morning. A C. Robertson, of Pittsburg, appeared before the Judiciary General Committee of the Senate to save tbe bill for eight-hour dars in public insti tutions. He made an argument which brought the bill out 'with a favorable recommendation. It had been negatived before, w as recommitted, and now goes back to the Senate all right. It was another of Senator Neeb's bills. The Judiciary Committee of the House will, in the morning, report favorably the two bills of Mr. Cotton, of Pittsburg, allowing judges of the Common Picas Court in Allegheny county to be assigned to duty in tbe Court of Quarter Sessions, and punis'bing the embezzlers of funds from unincorporated institutions. Tbe last of Pittsburg's street bills were re committed in the House this morning by Mr. Cotton. This is merely done to await the ap pearance of Attorneys Watson, Rogers and Moreland, of Pittsburg, before tbe committee to fully explain the measures. Thev will be here some day next week; when the Supreme Conrt has finished them. THE COMING SANITARY CONVENTION, It Will Meet In Altoona May 15 and 1G, and Bo Open to All. rSFECIAt. TELEORAM TO TIIS DISFATCR.I Harrisburg, Feb. a The fifth State Sani tary Convention of Pennsylvania will be held Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. under the auspices of the State Board of Health, assisted by the Board of Health of Altoona and a com mittee of citizens. Tbls is not in any sense a doctors' convention. All who take an intelligent interest in the pro motion of sanitary reform and tbe protection of the public health are invited, not only to be present and take part in the discussions, bnt to forward to the Secretary, Dr. Benjamin Lee, 1532 Pine street, Philadelphia, for' considera tion by the committee of the board, not later than April 15. papers on .sanitary or hygienic subjects which they would like to present be fore the convention. THE GOVERNOR GIVES ADVICE. He Suggests the Order in Which Appro priations Be Considered. IFROM A STAFF COBBESFONOEXT. 1 Harrisburg, Feb. a A sub-committee of the House Appropriations Committee called upon Governor Pattison this afternoon to get his views upon a proposition to expend $1,700 in properly ventilating the hall of the House of Representatives by means of fans and vents. The Governor approved of the idea. He told tbe sub-committee that, while on the subject of appropriations, be might say that he observes appropriations to the amount of $5,000,000 are already asked for. He advised action first on bills affecting institutions en tirely supported by the State, tben on those partially aided by tbe State, and lastly take up private institutions. THE SUPREME COURT WRONG. It Draws Up a Bill That Is Declared to Be Unconstitutional. tFBOU A STAFF COBBESPONDEHT.l Harrisburg. Feb. 3. Tho Supreme Court has been nicely caught. This afternoon the Judiciary Committee ot the Senate negatived a bill for the relief of the Supreme Court, giv ing it a force of clerks and making appropria tion for tbe payment of salaries. The committee in doing this calls attention to tbe fact that tbe bill as drawn up by the Supreme Court Is unconstitutional, covering more subjects than expressed in its title. The Judiciary Committee of tbe Senate to-night negatived tho bill abolishing tbe death sen tence in Pennsylvania. THE MAMMOTH DISASTER. A Report to Be Mad by tho Commission at an Early Day. lFrtOM A STAFF COBBESFOHDEXT.l Harrisburg, Feb. a The Legislative Com missionjfljich has been at .Mammoth mine, in Westmoreland county, investigating the disas ter; returned to Harrisburg this afternoon. The stenographer was directed to get his notes in shape as early as possible for use ot the'body in preparing a report. Two members of tbe commission were heard at different times this evening to "say that tbe disaster was not tbe result of any carelessness on tbe part of the company owning the pit, but that the fire boss waslne responsible person. IMPRISONMENT OF DEBTORS. An Effort to Extend the Provisions of the Present Law. TBOM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Harrisburg, Feb. a Tho effet of a bill Introduced by Mr. Misslmer, of Berks, in the House to-day would be to extend the law for bidding Imprisonment of debtors, to persons who now unable to pav back rents or back moneys for property whicb their title to bas been discovered to be bad, are liable to be sent to prison. Ever and anon some snch person has been sent to prison in Pennsylvania. Tbls bill will protect them. Portraits to Be Painted. tritOM A STAFF COBBESFONDEXT.I Harrisburg, Feb. 3. The Appropriations Committee of tbe House to-day acted favorably on tho bill to have portraits ot ex-Speakers Galushia A. Grow and Samuel J. Randall painted for the lobby of me House of Repre sentatives at Washington. The committee also added 300 for expenses of a committee to Washington for tbat purpose. Barbers Don't Want Sunday Work. FBOU A STAFF COBBESPOXBKNT.3 Harrisburg, Feb. 3. President Miller, of the Allegheny County Barbers' Association, is here to prevent tbe proposed amendment of the bine laws so far as it relates to barbering on Sunday. He "says the barbers do not want to work on Suuday. THE FREAK OF A MANIAC. He Murders His Adopted Daughter "While Walking in a Forest. Lansing, Mien., Feb. a The mystcry.sur rnundlcg the death of tbe young girl whose body was found 'in Grand river, near Dimon dale, Friday last, was cleared up this morning. Tbe first clew to tbe crime was when the body was identified by a Lake Shore conductor as that of a passenger on his train, who was ac companied by an old man. Then tbe officials ot the State Public School, at Coldwater, Identified tbe body as tbat ol Nellie Griffin, who bad been adopted a few days previously by an old man giving the name of Hendershot. Ac tive search was instituted for the old man, and he was located early tbis morning on a farm nearDimondale, wbore he was employed. His real name was fonnd to be Russell N. Canfield, After being fully identified by the Superin tendent of tbe Coldwater school, be wis ar rested and taken to Charlottee. At first he denied all knowledge of tho crime, but finally brokjrdown and confessed. He said tbat upon arriving from Coldwater with tbe girl he set out through the woods ft - tbe farm where he worked. Tbey sat down on a log where the body was found. "The girl began to cry," he said, "and I threw her on tbe ground and choked her to death with one band. She did not scream. After her death ho took off her clothes and threw her into tbe holo where she was found. I have no idea why 1 killed her. I must have been insane. Canfield Is 55 years old and bis victim was 14. It is thought tbe old man is crazy, for as far as known the murder was unprovoked. NEBRASKA'S FARMER LEGISLATURE. Its Views on National and State Questions Voted on Yesterday, Lincoln, Neb., Feb. a Tbe House this morning passed resolutions faroriug tbe Pad dock pure food bill; condemning tbe Conger land bill, and favoring the deep-water harbor at Galveston. A bill nrorldine tbat mortgages given on r chattels for loans at usurious Interest shall be void was defeated, tbe Alliance men voting solidly against it. . THE GALLOWS MAT BE CHEATED. Murderer West Likely to Diet of Dropsy in the Near FuturJ. rSFECIAt. TXXIOBAX TO THE DISrATCH.I WAsmsoToir, Pa., Feb. S.-Wiiliam West, the condemned murderer awaiting execution in the county Jail, has beerl attacked with symptoms ot dropsy, and it is if oared he may not lire lone. His limbs began swelling yesterday, and has -now gone to his body. THE PiTTSBTJRG DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY MR. WARD EXPLAINS. The Famous Shortstop Tells Why He ' Didn't Come Here. PROSPECTS OF THE LOCAL CLDB. Some Strong Reasons Why Louis Bierbaner Belongs to tbe Pittsburg Team. JOHNSON AND BEUSH FAIL TO AGREE John IX, Ward has written Manager Hanlon, of tbe local club, an interesting and gentlemanly letter, fully explaining the reasons why he, Ward, preferred to. play in Brooklyn instead of in Pittsburg. The local manager is well satisfied with tbe reasons given. They are to the effect that Ward's home is close to Brooklyn, and, as he knows the people there, after residing there for so many years, he feels it difficult to move. Ward goes on to say there is no manager under whom be would better like to play than Manager Hanlon, and pays a very high encomium to the latter's abilities. Ward never mentions the question of salary, but confines his reasons strictly to those above mentioned. During a conversation on tbe matter last evening Manager Hanlon said: "The letter is quite lengthy and does credit to John Ward, not at all because of his reference to me, but because of tbe very frank way In which he ex plains bow his sympathies are with Brooklyn. More Money in Plttsbnrg. "He wonld have done better financially, I think, had be come here, because I was em powered to make him a side off or, which meant tbat he would get more money from us than from any other club. If be is only going to get 5,000 in Brooklyn he will play for a salary far short of what we would have given him." Manager Hanlon returned from the East yesterday morning looking extremely well and hearty. His main topic was the BIcrbauercase. On that ho said: "Why, nobody can take Bier baner from us without outraging the funda mental principles ot baseball law. I wired Mr. Phelps, of the American Association, asking whether or not Bierbauer was reserved. Mr. Pbelps replied that neither the association or a club in it bad reserved him. This left him free to go where be liked, but nobody knew that but us. I visited Bierbauer at Erie, and while there he received a telegram from Ward requesting him to sign.with no club, tbat tbey, Bierbauer and Ward, would play together. I .induced the famous second baseman to sign with us, and as soon as that was known to the other clubs tbey all commenced tu shout that it was not right. Tbey had been foooled and are now trying to get even by bluff. It won't go. Mack is alio our player, and Arthnr Irwin was extremely hot with him for signintr our contract. Arthur knows very well tbat Mack is ours. Mack offered me 5250 to release bim, and I refused. I think we have lost Haddock." Manager Hanlon's Confidence. Manager Hanlon is confident tbat'there will be a team here almost equal to tbat of New York. He thinks that President O'Neill will come home with tbe contracts of an outfielder and a third Daseman. Probably VanH.il tren and Tebeau. If tbe latter cannot possibly be secured Mr. Hanlon thinks tbat Mulvey can. But it is understood that as a last resort a cer tain move can be made to secure Tebeau, Ne gotiations are now going on for two pitchers, and both-are good ones. Altogether President O'Neill and Manager Hanlon are doing all that is possible for men to do towardsecurlnca first class team, and, it they fail, the fault is not theirs. Tbe Bierbauer case has now become of na tional prominence as far as baseball is con cerned. Manager Hanlon's statement, given above, shows conclusively that only Pittsburg has any right wbatever to that player's serv ices. In the past It bas been tbe rule for all tbe "great" baseball powers to klek against tbe legitimate claims of Pittsburg when anything valuable was at stake. Tbe same spirit is man ifesting itself now, but surely at tbis time, so soon after tbe bitter experiences of last year, baseball law pure and simple will be allowed to operate treo irom a.11 the influences of senti ment and prejudice. If tbe Association people neglected to reserve Bierbauer the loss is theirs and tbe result of their neglect. Pittsburg has notbingwbatever.to do with that Pittsburg's, duty was and is to act in accordance with rec ognized baseball law. That bas been done and tbose who try to ride rough shod over lawful transactions and trample tbem in tbe'dnst will be responsible for the consequences. They are no friends of right; they are enemies to tbe best interests Of tbe national game and only want to get along as pirates on the high seas. JOHNSON AND BRUSH. They Meet in Cleveland, but Fall to Agree About the Cincinnati Club. I SPECIAL TELEOIUU TO THE DISrATCR.l Cleveland. Feb. 3. Al Johnson and John Brush met here this afternoon, and after an bout's pleasant dickering, lull of figures and Flayers' League reminiscences, broke awav, each telling the other that he would fight the other as pioturesquely as possible, but to a finish. Brush, according to bis Cincinnati agreement, came to town at 11:30, saw the Cleveland club people, and sent for Johnson. Tbey got to gether at 1:30 in tbe Weddell House, and camo out just in time to drink a bottle of wine and let Brush catch bis 2:50 train back to Indiana oils. Secretary Bruuell, of the detunct Players' League, and a trustee of tbe Cincinnati prop erty, gave out tbe news of the conference. Johnson and Brush both refused to say any thing. The meeting was peculiar. In that Brush bobbed up with a new proposition. He said that Johnson's Cincinnati newspaper friends had made it impossible for bim to sell any stock in Cincinnati; so be was compelled, after a con ference with bis associates, t offer Johnson 35,000 worth of stock, take 165,000 himself and assume Johnson's 24,000 note. Johnson, too, could have the treasurer. Georce Sliner. man ager ot last year's Cleveland club. Johnson quickly rejected tbe offer. "Pav my note Snd give me 850,000 of the stock and I will deal," said be. He also told Brush tbat be could do better, reterring, ot course, to tho possibility of a combination with Aaron Stern. There was a lot of sido-tlk, but tbe men finally parted with nothing to get tbem to gether again. Johnson will go to Cincinnati Wednesday night, deal with Stern and intrench his position. Brush's original offer to Johnson, made a week ago at Cincinnati, was on tbesd lines. A 100,000 stock company. Brush to have $45,000 stock. Johnson $35,000 stock and 520,000 stock to be sold, to be fouud by Brush. Tbis offer John son rejected and made Brnsh another to be an swered to-day, and which contained tbe 3100,000 stock company Idea, but divided it S40, 000 to Brush and Si0,W)0 to Johnson. 20,000 to be sold. Then Johnson wanted bis 51,000 note, part of Cincinnati purchase price, and payable July I, 1891, to be assumed by Brush. HE IS A GREAT HORSE. The Owners of Wabash Expect Him to Get Below the 2:20 Mark. In the current issue ot Clark's Hone Eeview there is a splendid picture of tbe stallion Wabash, owned bytheBojle Brothers andH. Ollmore, of Uniontown. AVabash Is tbe only Ked Wilkes stallion in the vicinity and he is being prepared to make a record of 220 or better before the year is out. Considerable local interest is being shown In tbe horse's future, as many good authorities think he will turn out to be tho speediest stallion In tbe State. He is now In tbe pink ot condition. Last year he started in six races, winnlnz two of them, both over balf-mile tracks, ono being the Hotel Stakes, open for all stallions owned in Western Pennsylvania, in which he beat such fast ones as Danay. 2:2 and Mambrino Clay, 2:25. taking the first, bucoud and fifth heats. Wabash is a horse of high temperament, and, not being experienced in company, he naturally showed a nervous feeling wben In large fields ot starters as high as 15 on one oc casionand tbls is the only reason why his record is not now low in the twenties, as he has repeatedly shown trial miles in 2:2a over half mile tracks. His action and trait are perfect, moving with an easy, open stride, as frictionless as a piece t machinery aud with clock-work precision. Iu this respect ho Is tbe admiration of all horsemen who have seen him move. That he comes by bis elegant action and great speed honestly no one will doubt after they ex amine bis blood-lines. He combines the blood of Rysdrk's Hamblttonlan through tbe George Wilkes channel, and that of Mambrino Chief through its most prolific source with tbat of Clay through its great speed-producing and per forming son, George M. Patcben, 233. , . PUTTRE OF THE GAME. " President Beach Says Bierbaner Belongs to the Association. A. J. Beach, President of the Philadelphia National League clnb, arrived at the Mononga hela House last evening from .Chicago. He will remain over to-day to see J. Palmer O'Neill. Mr. Beach thinks the future ot baseball is very bright, and in a year or so the game will be re stored to popular favor. He says be Is a League man, but be claims that Bierbauer should go back to the Associa tion. It was agreed that men on the reserved lists or clubs in tbe fall of 1ES0 are still reserved by them. Mklrk Makes a Heply. Ed. NIkirk called at tbis office last evening and left tbe following reply to McClelland's challenge: "My distance is a half mile and J have always run out of my distance against McClelland. I would run no stranger more than a balf mile, but to give McClelland 'a chance I will run him a race of three-quarters of a mile and no further. 1 am making a con cession when I do ihis.- I will meet McClelland at The Dispatch office Saturday evening to sign articles." NIkirk states that be has off ers to go East and take part in half mile races. It Is to be hoped tbat he and McClelland will come to torms one way or another. Will Fight a Catch Weight. The following letter explains itself: "I notice tbat Thomas Thompson is blowlngabout fighting me. I do not want to train, and to give him a chance I will fight him at catch weight for $500 a side. I will meet bim at Evans City on tbe 7th Inst., and make a match., ' Evans City, Feb. 3. Dick Zeiolee. Wants to right Grant. The following challenge was received at this office yesterday: "There is plenty of talk about Elmer Grant. I, William Walker, will match Jim McCoy to fight Grant to a finish tor 150 or 200 a side. I will be at The Dispatch office on Baturday evening next at 7:30 to make a matcb' i Sam Hartley's Troubles. Executions aggregating 52,033 18 were Issued yesterday against Samuel W. Barkley. David Feldman, trustee for Mrs. Flora B. Barkley. issued a writ for 52,100, and S. H. Hamburger one for f5SJ IS. Sporting Notes. TnmE Is a letter at this office for Jim McCor. Ed. Crane Is to be retained by the Mew York club. Austin Gibbons bas challenged Jack Mc Aullffe to a tight to a finish. It Is stated that Joe VIsner does not Intend to play baseball any more. MARK Baldwin says the Columbus club players have to report on March 20. President Uoacii is on tho lookout for a first baseman. He does not consider Farrar strong enough. IT Is stated that John.M. Ward will decide to day as to what club he will play with, Brooklyn or Cincinnati. Aaron Stern, the ex-CInclunatl magnate, wants to be into baseball again. He says If John son and Brush cannot agree, he aifll Johnson can. He wants to loin Johnson, aud he Is "sore at the League." A. T. Liddell, Secretary or the East End Foot ball Olub, writes to say that Mr. Home did not play with the Allegheny Athletics In tne East End football game Saturday last. lie also Bays there was no betting on the game. THE Shearon Avenue Stag Euchre Club will have their next monthly stag party at the resi dence of Mr. Frank (J. Klmmel, .No. 33 Shearon avenue, Soutlislde, Twenty-seventh ward, on Monday, February 9. Quite an enjoyable time is expected, as there will be several prominent clubs from tbe city present. Kefreshments will he served after ererv three games. THE DIE IS CAST. The Canadian Government Dissolves Parlia ment and Gives .Reasons. Toronto, Feb. 3. Ihe Empire, the chief organ of the Dominion Government, announces this morning tbat, acting on the advice of his responsible Ministers, His Excellency, tire Governor General, has been pleased to dissolve the House of Commons and issue writs for a new Parliament. Tho nominations will take place Thursday, February 26, aud the polling on Thursday, March G. As tbe reasons whicb have' induced the Government to appeal to the country at this time the Empire gives the fol lowing: "It is understood that tbe Dominion Govern ment has, through Her Majesty's Government, made certain proposals to the United States for negotiations looking to tbe extension of our ootnmerce with tbat country. These pro posals hate been presented to tbe President for bis consideration, and tbe Canadian Gov ernment is of the opinion that if tbese negotia tions are to result in a treaty which mu-t be ratified by Parliament, it is evident tbat the Government shoqld be able to deal with a Par liament fresh from tbe people, rather than with a moribund House. It is understood that Canada will send a delegation to Washing ton after March 4. the date on Which the life of Ao present Congress expires, for tbe purpose of discussing informally the questions of tbe extension and development of trade between the United States and Canada, and tbe settle ment of all questions of difference between tne two countries. This delegation will visit tbe United States capital, it is; said, as tbe result ot friendly suggestions trcon.WasbingtonJ' A JUDGE WITH A PISTOL. He Uses It With Good Effect on a Brace of Burglars. Cleveland, .Feb. 3. Two burglars were going through Judge H. J. Swing's house this morning, wben the Judge opened fire with a pistol. John Farley, a colored man, one of the thieves, was mortally wounded. V MflRAlftED Yffl iMWz: -r i j 1 J'.-4- wSJUffiat a - , TALK IS CHEAP, but it will only tike a minute in which to state a few facts, that, if heeded, will prove invaluable to many. It's well-known that the press teems with advertisements of sarsaparillas and other liver, blood and lung remedies, for which great claims are made. They are generally represented as sure cures. But there is one medicine, and only one, the claims for which as a cure for all lingering diseases arising from Torpid Liver or Biliousness, or from impure blood, are backed up by a positive guarantee I If it don't do just as represented in every case, the money paid for it is promptly refunded. ' This peculiar method of business, it will readily be seen, would bankrupt the manufacturers of the'ordinary medicines in the market. Only a marvelously efficacious medicine, containing the most positive curative properties, could sustain itself under such tryinp; conditions as these. This peculiar medicine sells beyond all others throughout the civilized world. And why should it not ? " Talk is cheap," but when it's backed up by a positive guarantee, by a house of long established reputation, for hon esty, Integrity and sound financial standing, then words mean business I And that's just what the "World's Dispensary Jledical Association, of Buffalo, N. T., mean in guaranteeing their Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to do all that it is recommended to do, or refund the price paid for it. s Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery checks the frightful inroads ol Scrofula, and, if taken in time, arrests the march of Consumption of the Lungs, which is Lung-scrofuLr. purifies and enriches the blopd, thereby curing all Skin and Scalp Diseases, Ulcers, Sores, Swellings, and kindred ailments. It is powerfully tonic as well as alterative, or blood-cleansing, in its effects, hence it strengthens the system and restores vitality, thereby dispelling all those "tired feelings" experienced by the debilitated. Especially has it manifested its potency in curing Tetter. Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Goitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands. C ATA R R H m THE HEAP' 'm m no matter of how long- standing, Is pep. manentJy cured by DR. 8AQES CATARRH REMEDY. CO cento, by druggist. 4, 18911 A VILLAGE AFLOAT. The Cabins of 200 Fishermen Carried Out Into the Lake bj TBE BEEAKiNG'OFTHKIR ICE PLOE. Host of the Imperiled Men Regain tbe Land in Safety, bat AT LEAST A SC0KB STILL IN DANGER' Bat City, Mien., Feb. 3. Much ex citement prevails here concerning a report tbat many fishermen baye drifted into Lake Huron on an ice field carried out of Sag inaw bay by a.strong south wind this lore noon. Tbe fishing village is about 15 miles northeast of this city and five miles from land. It is estimated that 200 men were en gaged in spearing fish, and the first reports are to the effect that all were lost. Toward evening several of the fishermen reached Andexville, a suburb of this city, and reported that most of their companions reached shore in safety. The best authority obtain able places the number of castaways from 20 to SO. Those acquainted with tbe situation say tbey will reach shore before tbe ics passes outside of Saginaw bay. In case they do not, there is no hope of their being res cued. The story of the disaster, so far as known, is that during the night the wind had driven the ice out toward the lake, taking with U all the fishermen who were on the floe in their shanties, numbering about 200 men. They were distributed all oyer the bay for miles. Relatives of the lost men went to the lighthouse at the niouth of the river, and with marine glasses, were -unable to see anything but open water. Later a man pro ceeded to Oak Grove, on the bay shore, and from an elevation looked through marine glasses, but could get no trace ot tbe ice. A. party of men went out a short time later on an ice boat to the point where tbe crack occurred, and thought tbey could see tbe floating ico four miles north. Six of tbe lose men managed to get ashore 12 miles east of tbe river, having been on tbe east ern portion of the ice. Dennis Bonnette, wbo had his house on the ice. says he thinks about 20 men got ashore on the east side of the bay near Big Creek. Tbe others will escape if tbe seas, which are running mountain high, do not break up the ice. A TBAUf ACCIDENT AT BBADD0CK. An Engine Crashes Into a Caboose With Serious Kesults. tSPSCIAI. TELZOBAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Braddock, Feb. 3. A wreck occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad this morning about 1 o'clock, wltbin sight of the passenger depot. A flagman was sent out from, a freight tram to flag another, which was following closely. All braktfe were instantly set without warning the pushing engine in the rear, which consequently jsept on its way and crashed into the caboose, lifting it clear from the track and forcing it down a hill against a fence. Several persons in the caboose were all in jured, namely: ti&va Giant, flagman, hurled up ward ten feet, back injured: Andrew Dempsey, conductor, of East Liberty, bruised over the body and gashed overrigbteye; Charles Widner and Fred Blakeman, in charge of a carload of poultry, sprained arms and in ternaUn juries recovery doubtful. WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATION. The School Book Question the Most Impor tant One at Charleston. SPECIAL TELEORAM TO THE DISPATCB.l Charleston, W. Va Feb. 3L This was the dullest day ot the legislative session. The busi ness in both houses was of a party routine nature. In the House Mr. Stone introduced a bill authorizing the State Superiutendent to contract for the present system of school boards for Are years at a discount of 33per cent off the present price, or for two years at 23 per cent off. He also introduced a bill adopting the present series ot text books, except' that of Barnes History. Mr. Johnston introduced a bill prohibiting railroads from issuing passes to public officers and delegates to conventions. ' Mr. Young, of Upsblr, has postponed tbe introduction of his capital removal bill until to-morrow. Tbe school book question seems to be the matter of greatest importance at present. Palmer Beturns Thanks. Jefferson City, Feb. 3. Speaker Tuttle re ceived a letter from General Palmer, candidate for United States Senator before the Illinois Legislature, thanking the Missouri law makers for their resolution indorsing his candidacy. oj&RUjHraaBg $ jjf THE WEATHER H1 MM V- :- 1 Foe Wzstebu' Peksstl tasia: Decidedly Colder. Noeth WESTEBflr "Winds, Local Snows, With a Severe Cold Wave. Fou Ohio and "West Virginia: Cold er, North westerly "Winds, Fair Weather, Except Local Snows' in Northern Ohio; Cold Wave. Pittsburo. Feb. 3L The United States Signal Service officer in this city furnishes tbe following: Time. Thrr. Ther. 80 A.M. 60 I40r.ll. IS 10MOA.lt Maximum temp.... SO 11.00a. M 39 Minimum temp...- 2S 12.-00 M 33 Range 2 2:00 P.M. XI Mean temp 37.5 Mr. m 29 liuinrall 31 SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN. The Cold Wave Temporarily Stopped "Will Be Here To-Morrow. rPREPABKD TOB TUB DISrATCW.1 The storm yesterday covered the greater part of tbe country east of tbe .Mississippi. Il de veloped rapidly or. Monday, and passed from Northern Texas to Lake Erie, where it was central yesterday morning, rain falling in the Southern States and on the coast line; and snow in the Lake Region and Canada and as far to the west as Michigan. The storm was traveling steadily northeast, creating high winds on tbe New England coast," which were generally easterly, being attended by a dense fog, they made navigation very dangerous. The fog exten ded all alosy; tbe coast as far south as Hatteras. Tbe advance of the storm cut off the cold wave tbat was coming down from Canada, but made way for tbe western part of tbe cold spell that was over the Northwest to spread to the south and eastward, causine a "norther" in Texas aud sending the temperature below zero in tbe Central Mississippi Valley, wbile it remained from 25 to 33 below zero in Minnesota and Manitoba. Tho cold wavo is expected in full force Thursday morning. River Telegrams. rsrxctAi. TILXOBAH TO THE OXSrATOW.! Moroastowx River 9 feet and rising. Weather cloudy. Thermometer. 33 at i r. M. Bbowxsvilijs River 14 feet 6 inches and fall ing. Weather cloudy. Thermometer, 34 at 6 r. x. Wakeen Klver 5.3 feet and stationary. Weather cloudr and cold. Louisville Klver rlslnz slowly; 19 feet in canal, 16. 8 feet on falls, and 44 feet at foot of locks. Business good. Weather clear, cool and windy. Allegiient junction Hirer IS. feet snd fall in. Weather clear and cold. Wheeling Rlver27 feet and falling. Weather clear and cold. J. C. Bennett & Co, Leading Hatters and Furriers, Corner-Wood street and Fifth avenue. THREE HUNDRED Men's Fine Suits at 86 90 Each. To-day at the P. C. C. C, 300 men's fine suits will be sold for only J6 90 each. Not ordinary, cheap grade suits, but first-class, elegant men's garments made from Cassimeres, Cheviots, Diagonals and Worsteds. Sacks, cutaways or double-breasted sacks. This offer is for To-day only and f6 90 buvs one at the P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets.opposite the Court House. t$Mbre of Laird's Shoes are worn in and about Pittsburg than any other 7naFce. Sales over Half Million last year. LAIRD STILL SELLING $4, $5 and $6 Shoes at $2 90. OUR $75,000 RETAIL STOCK MARKED DOWN 40 PER CENT. More choice, fine, elegant high-class shoes than ever offered in any Bargain Sale heretofore. Sacrifice Prices Men's Shoes. 700 Pairs Men's English Grain, "Waterproof, Lace, Bala and Oreedmores, heay soles. Reduced from 84 50, 85 and 86. Now only 82 90: ' 1,100 Pairs Men's French Call) Lace or Congress Cork Soles, or Heavy Double Soles, very, seasonable, now, were 85, 85 50 and 86. Now 82 80. 5,000 Pairs Gents' Pine Calf, Lace and Congress, light, medium or heavy soles, latest styles, all sizes, 4K to 11; slim, medium or .wide lasts, plain toes or tipped, comfortabla and perfect fitting. Reduced from 84, 84 50, 85 and 86. Now only 82 00. 3,000 Pairs Gents' Kangaroo Shoes, Hand-sewed, Lace or Congress, all styles, all sizes, all widths. Reduoad from 84, 85, 86. Now only 82 90. " Sacrifice in Ladies' Shoes. $4.00, $4.50 AND $5.00 SHOES ONLY $2.90. 12,000 PAIRS FINE DRESS SHOES. Ladies and Misses' Flexible, McKay Sewed. Hand and Goodyear welts, turned soles, light and double sole, long vamps and short vamps, high heels or low, common sense lasts, opera, Philadelphia and New York lasts, widths from AAA to BE. All sizes and widths to flt tha most exacting. Patent leather tips or plain toe3, patent leather vamps, fine dongola and French kid, elegant cloth tops or plain. Over 100 desirable styles. Our entire stock of the above, worth regular price, 83 75, 84, 84 50, 85 and 86 per pair, your choice now, all reduced to 82 90. No restriction, Tfou can have as many pairs as you wish. Tims limited. Sales strictly cash. Ladies' and Gents' Slippers and Oxfords. ALSO 40 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. All goods fully warranted. Privilege to exchange or money re--funded. Wholesale and retail .A. "W. MAMMOTH SHOE STORES, 406, 408; 410 IBAbothNSJ NEW RETAIL, RKET STREET.) store& 1433 WOOD ST Wholesale Store, 515 Wood Street. We olose at -6 sham. Saturdays, 10 P. M- THE MESSIAH'S SCALP. I It Falls Into the Possession of a Young Lady at Youngstown. .-rCTAL. TXLXOKAM TO THX SISrATClt.1 Youngstown, Feb. a Miss Gertrude Kemp, residing here, desirous of securing a relic of the late Indian war. recently ,wtoSo to her cousin, Willis Kemp, of Troop E. Seventh Regiment, and to-diy received a part of the , scalp taken from Laughing Joseph, the original Indian Messiah, killed in the battle of Wounded Knee. The hair is very long and black, and Miss Kemp was offered a large sum for it to-day by a relic hunter. SIR HENRY THOMPSON, The Celebrated 'English Surgeon, In his work on Calculus Disease, recommends the home use of min eral waters. He says: "When a stout, active man, whom it is desirable to separate from his home engage ments and business cares, requires a Carlsbad course, he may often visit the locality with advantage. At the same time, I firmly believe that it can, in the majority of in stances, be more successfully pur sued at home than by sending the patient abroad. The patient who stays at Carlsbad three weeks, is' made to consume far too large a quantity of water in a given space; of time. The quantity in itself is probably not too much for his needs; but it is more efficacious and is less exhausting in its effects on the patient, to devote two ot three months to the task than to" swallow the whole within the brief period named." Buy only the genu ine imported Carlsbad Water and Carlsbad Sprudel Salt, which must have the signature of "Eisner & Mendelson Co.," Sole Agents, oa every bottle. fe4-86 Department or Public Safety. ( . Pittsburg. Feb. 4, 189L t SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE CEIVED at the office of the City Control ler untU MONDATt.Feb.16.1831.at 2 o'clock: p. M.. for remodeling and refitting building No. , 416 Liberty street. Specifications and all Information can be ob ' talned from Charles Bickel, Architect, HamlU; ton building, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue. Proposals most be accompanied by a bond, in double the amount of bid, with two surer ties, said bond to be executed before the Mayor, or City Clerk. The Department of Awards reserves thar right to reject any of all bids. I J. O. BROWN. Chief of Department of Public Safety. fe8I LAIRD. fel-irwmm Jf
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