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FORTY-SIXTH TEAR.
PITTSBURG, TUESDAY, APRIL 28. 1891.
THREE CENT&
mu
SCHOOLS
N AMERICA
Furnishing a Target for Attack
and Discussion Through
out Europe.
A BITTER TORY ASSAULT.
The Yankee System Declared
Drive Domestic Servants Out
of Existence and
to
INSURE CLEKKS, KOT MECHAHICS.
Even the High Catholic Authorities at the
Vatican in Come1 Are More Lib
eral in Their Views and
CODKSEL A POLICY OF MODEEATION.
An English Wmsr, Driven to Dtij-riUon liy
Losser, Aids Aiotltr to tit Lore List
cf Mcnte Carlo's Edcidcs.
Eer
KUTTEEIKGS OF THE BAT DAT DEMONSTRATION,
ibt duxlat's cable compaxt.i
X.ONDOK, April 27. The question of free
education which has been determined upon
by the Government threatens to split the
Tones. The Torr papcrsire divided on the
matter, and the majority of them display
great feeling against free schools. A corre
spondent writes to the Globe, a Tory paper,
a long letter in regard to free education in
America, in the course of which he says:
".Nowhere on the face of the earth has
free education had a fairer and fuller trial
than in America. Every State, city, county
and town has its public schools, and free
education has been the stock electioneering
cry of every party and every politician in
that country.
Their Idea of Oar Situation.
"Cities have squandered thousands and
lens of thousands of pounds in erecting
magnificent stone palaces in which the pub
lic schools are conducted; sparsely settled
communities have borrowed money to estab
lish these schools, but now the conservative
men in both political parties realize that the
craze has ontrnn its usefulness. Both ol the
great parties there fear to speak the truth,
lest the labor vote will interpret their ideas
as being a blow at the divine rights of labor.
"Twenty years ago the public schools were
patronized by the better class of people,
now priv?te schools are multiplied, for par
ents are discovering that it is cheaper for
ihom to pay for the careful education of
their children at private schools than to
send them to the public school, where they
must herd with the crowd in receiving edu
cation in regulation doses, and where the
stupid and the bright are yoked together.
An Attack Upon the Teachers.
"In regard to the work of teachers, it is
crowing poorer every year. They receive
their positions through favoritism, their
work is superficial and haphazard, theresnlt
being that scholars leave the schools
with a smattering of many things and a
thorough knowledge of nothing. The re
sult of this is seen in the great army of
young men vainly striving to secure posi
tions as clerks, their education having made
them too proud to follow the plough or do the
work of a mecnanic.
'Tbe effect is even more noticeable among
girls for once having attended the public
schools domestic service is ont of the question,
tho result of this is it is impossible to secure
native born servants while the factories are
crowded with girls who wear out body and soul,
and drop into early graves, leaving the rearing
of the coming race to women of foreign birth.
Of course a citizen of the United States
when talking for publication or to a stranger
will never admit that any of his country's insti
tutions are failures bnt a serious reaction is
taking place in the minds of thinking men in
northern America against the present system
af free education, which has. in their opinion
far outrun its legitimate limits of reading,
writing and arithmetic."
An Authoritative Catholic Statement,
A dispatch from Rome says: A correspond
ent of the Associated Press to-day bad an in
terview with a high ecclesiastical personage
who is in an exceptional position at the Vati
can and is perfectly acquainted with the Papal
views on the school question in the United
btates. '
"The educational question," he said, 'Is one
of the most important delicate questions in the'
United States. It has provoked most ardent
discussion and been the source of many divis
ions. It would, however, be very difficult to
pronounce definitely on all the various inter
ests affected. In this, as in all questions of a
controversal nature, great tact, consummate
discretion and prudence, and a mind eminently
inclined to conciliation, are necessary. Ab
solute and arbitrary solutions arc not
applicable to such complex matters.
What seems nocessary hero from
tho Catholic point of view is moderation and
not precipitation, weakness not violence. The
general course to be pursued is moreover quite
manifest. Catholics in America should have
parochial schools in all parishes where it is pos
sible and where tnere is sufficient, means to ren
der them equal to the public schools. Where
it is possible to do this schools should be estab
lished in which the catechism may 6e
taught or
The State Should lie Persuaded
to permit instruction in the catechism outside
of the hours regularly appointed for the ordi
nary school subjects, as is done in Germany.
One thing, however, is absolutely obligatory;
that is, to found no parochial school nnless
they can be put on a level with those of the
State, for it would simply end in the children
deserting them in favor of the State schools.
At present, however. Catholics in the United
States cannot rival tho State schools, as they
have not ? efficient resources. Tho decree of
the holy nflice in 1S75 Fpecifies most particular
ly that thebi- parochial schools must in every
degree be equal to those of the State."
Do you believe that the demands of Arch
bishop Ireland will be acceded to by the
States!"
. "1 cannot answer you positively ou tha't point.
Bnt one should always endeavor to obtain
whatever concessions are possible. Besides,
. the various States nave shown themselves very
respectful toward Catholicism. They do not
appear inspired with a sectarian ideal. They
aie equitable, conciliatory and tolerant. More
over. It is to their interest to show themselves
courteous and favorable toward Catholic de
mands. The United States have derived so
many benefits from religious peace, and their
wise policy has brought such high renown, that
they cannot depart from these principles.
A Prudent Policy Advised.
"The States as well as' the Catholics should
.give proof of a desire for conciliation ana of
broadness of views. No chance .of a crisis
should be permitted, for every crisis would
open a period of misfortune and difficulty.
The Uoly See has complete confidence in the
zeal, tact and prudence of the Roman Catholic
Hierarchy in Ame'ricx It has heretofore
followed the path of prudence, loyalty and
patriotism. May it continue 10.
"As to the exceedingly absorbing question of
nationality in the West, it is necessary to start
from the same principles of conduct. There
should be much prudence and wisdom and no
violence. The Holy See connsels conciliation
and pacification. In any case time will inevi
tably settle all such conflicts. After one'gen
eration is passed divisions and differences will
disappear. It is. however, the duty of all
Catholics to tango themselves on national and
constitutional grounds. The United States
would have a very simple means of restraining
conflicts, should any arise, by a law regulating
immigration into the States. But the church
does enter Into these questions, which arc quite
outside her province."
SUNK BY TORPEDOES.
THE BLOWING UP OF THE BIG CHILEAN
BEBEL TBONCLAD.
Over 150 Men and Officers Went Down
With Her Two Officers Killed by notch
kiss Guns Latest Advices From the Re
bellion in Chile.
1BT DUltLAP'S CABLE compa-t.i
Paris, April 28. The Chilean envoy
here has received the following details ci
the insurrection and its casualties. Two
officers of the Almirante Lynch have been
killed by tfotchkiss guns from the ironclad
the Blanco Eucalado.naniely, Captain Pach
eco and Lieutenant Infante. Neither of the
Government cruisers, the Almirante Condal
nor the. Almirante Lynch, were damaged.
They returned to Valparaiso for a fresh ex
pedition, having been absent only six hours.
The leading insurgents have opened par
leys with the Government and with Gen.
Balmaceda. The general opinion is that
the end of thehostilities is near at hand.
The following teleeram was received from
Iquique, on April 25, by friends of the in
surgents who reside in Paris.
"We ocenpied the "ports of Caldera and Cor
rlzal, and are now making an expidition against
Copriapo. The Almirante Lynch and
the Almirante Condal surprised the
Ironclad, tne Blanco Encalado, at day
break on the -23, while she lay
moored to the buoy. A torpedo vessel launched
seven torpedoes at tne tsianco jncaiaao, wnicn
sank with Senores Valves and Pecheco, seven
officers and 159 men. Later on an armed trans
port vessel, from the North, the Concagua, en
gaged with some torpedo boats for an hour and
a half, finally forcing her entrance into the
harbor."
The signatures to the above teler-ram are re
garded as proof that neither was aboard of the
Blanco Encalado. as has been reported. The
insnrgents say that fhe ocenpation of the rich
province of Atacama has placed more than half
the country in the power of the adversaries.
Tho insurgents have still the ironclad, the Al
mirante Cochran, tho cruiser Esmeralda, the
corvettes Uiggins, Abtao and Magallanes and
12 armed transports against two torpedo boats,
the only fleet possessed by the Government.
The report of the blowing up of the Huascar
Is denied by fresh dispatches received at the
vuueau jjegauou.
ADVANCE UPON MANIPUR.
The British Columns Within Ten Miles of
the Capital. ,
Simla, April 27. Dispatches received here
from the commanders of the British columns
advancing upon Manipur show that the British
troops are now within ten miles of Imphal, the
capital of Manipur. A body of cavalry sent
forward en reconnaissance has rejoined the
main body of the British troops and reports
that the troopers found the country ahead to
be deserted.
The British force will attempt to take Imphal
bv assault at 5 o'clock to-morrow morning, un
less the capital surrenders before that time. It
is reported.that..th Ml)arajah.baa,nad-from
Manipnr and thar previous to his denarture he
? caused the town to be set on fire. Manipur is
saia to nave oeen destroyed.
LONDON ANARCHISTS.
They Propose to Have a Big Demonstration
on Labor Day.
BT UUSLAr'fi CABLE COMPART.
London, April 27. The different groups of
foreign and English Anarchists' in this city
have unanimously passed the following reso
lution: "Seeing that our comrades, the working peo
ple of other countries, propose keeping a gen
eral holiday on May 1, known as Labor Day, as
a protest against the capitalist system, and to
proclaim the international solidarity of labor,
we. the International Anarchists of London,
call for a public demonstration to be held in
Hyde Park, near Reformers' Tree, en that dav.
in order to explain and strengthen that soli-'
aarity.
SOCIALISTS ARRESTED,
The Italian Government Taking Strong
Measures Against May Day Troubles.
Rome, April 27. The police of Naples have
placed nnder arrest many of the more promi
nent of the Socialists of that city on the charge
of being encaged in the work of exciting the
laboring classes to take part in seditions
demonstrations on May Day. Tho movement
for shorter hours of labor is increasing through,
out Italy.
In Messina. Catania and Palermo the work
men have resolved upon a general strike unless
their demands for a working day of eight
hours is granted by their empiojers, while in
Turin no less than 30.000 laboring people have
decided to follow the example of their brethren
in the cities mentioned.
JUMPED INTO THE SEA
An English Woman at Monto Carlo Made
Desperate Through Gambling Losses.
Monte Cablo, April 27. Great excitement
has been caused here by a sensational attempt
at snicide which took place last night. An En
gllsh lady of fashionable appearance, who is
presumed to have lost larce sums recently at
the gaming tables, suddenly plunged headfore
most into the sea from the top of the terrace or
sea wall.
A sailor, who noticed the lady's act, without
a moment's Hesitation sprang .into the water
after her and succeeded in bringing ber'safe to
land. The lady's name and the name of the
gallant sailor who rescued her have not as yet
been made public.
DISEASED AMERICAN CATTLE.
The Question of Their Landing at
Dept
Brought Up In Parliament.
London, April 27. In the House of Com
mons to-day Mr. Long, referring to the recent
landing at Dept of diseased cattle, asked
whether it was true that-United States In
spector Wray had disputed the finding of con
tagious disease among those cattle, asserting
that the disease was only catarrhal pneumonia.
Mr. Chaplin, President of the Board of Agri
culture, in the course of his reply said that the
British authorities had not the slightest doubt
that the cattle referred to were suffering from
contagions disease.
EIGHT HOURS IN FRANCE.-
Socialist Basly Introduces in the Chamber
nu Threatened JHIJ.
PARIS, April 27. In the Chamber of Depu
ties to-day, M. Basly, Socialist, Introduced a
bill limiting tho working day to eight hours,
and prescribing imprisonment as the penalty
for infraction of the law.
M. Viger. a member of the Tariff Commis
sion, moved that tho duty on foreign wheat be
fixed at 2K francs and on flour at 6 francs from
May 10 to December L
Eoouomy In the Vatican.
Rome, April 27. A commission composed of
Cardinals has been formed by the Pope's order,
with the object of effecting economical re
farms In the administration oi the interior af
fairs of the Vatican.
Locked Ont Shoemakers.
rBT nCKLAT'S CABLE COUFAxr.l
Loudon, April 27. At Bralntree, Essex, the
lockout of shoemakers continues. To-day the
dy workers joined the piece workers, and the
the
The Terms of the Answer no Will Send, to
Secretary Blaine.
BT nUKLAT'S CABLE COMFAJ-T.l
Bomb, April 27. It is asserted that the Mar
quis Rndini, after several interviews with
Baron Fava, has decided upon the terms of his
answer to Mr. Blaine, which will be to this ef
fect: Italy will not rest satisfied with the rea
sons given by the United States. The question
of public rights demand reciprocal protection
for the subjects of friendly powers.
Signor Di Rudini declares that a civilized
nation would fail in its duties if it did not de
mand indemnity for the families of the mur
dered Italians and the arrest of the assassins.
PURCHASED A WIPE.
A -Better-Half- Secured For a Consideration
of.Threo Hundred Dollars.
"SPECIAL TELEOKAU TO THE DISPATCH.1
Bath, N. Y., April 27. Isaac Bassett, a
widower, of Avoca, N. Y., aged 73 years, has
just procured a wife through a matrimonial
agent. The bride is Mrs. Lydia A. Gage, a
widow, ago 6S, of Hornellsville, Nl Y. A few
weeks ago Lewis H. Wagner told Basset that
he ought to get married, that he was getting
old and feeble and. being without near tela-
tives. should have some ono iook alter nis
property. The old gentleman readily fell in
with the idea. The next question was to pro
cure a bride. Wagner proposed to furnish
Basset a wife for 300. Bassett accepted the
offer and Wagner secured Mrs. Gage -for
him.
In the meantime a deed was made by Bastett
conveying all his real estate to the future Mrs.
Bassett. A mortgage was' also made upon a
part of this property, payable to AndreEye
land, tor iSOQ. This was for security of the
note Bnpposed to have been 'given in satisfac
tion for the services rendered by Wagner. The
marriage came off as was agreed upon. Super
intendent of the Poor Ricbtmeyer, hearing of
the above through his attorney, convened a
commission in lunacy to inquire into the old
man's mental condition, and the above facts
were brought out. Wagner was arretted on
the charge of misappropriating a note. Bail
was fixed at $700. which was furnished. He was
immediately arrested, however, on the charge
of stealing Bassett's watch. On the second
charge ball was fixed at 51,000, which he could
not procure. '
' POISONINGS IN DENVER.
A Number of People Who Have Met Their
Death in a Violent Way.
Dekveb, April 27. Saturday the entire
County was horrified, by the mysterious death
of Mrs. Barnaby, of Provicence, R. I, which
was caused by poison. This has caused an in
vesication as the means of death of several
other people, and to-day it is stated that no
less than seven have died within the last.two
months from the deadly drug. Sunday Annie
Armstrong, a domestic in the family of
a prominent minister, died in the most horrible
agony, and in examination showod enough
arsenic in her body to kill six people. She was
apparently contented, and the idea of suicide
is not entertained, and bow she came to lake
the poison is a mystery. Young Harry Cheny.
employed in the printing houses here, suddenly
died last week under the most peculiar circum
stances, and au analysis to-day by Dr. Burr re
vealed enough arsenic to kill a family. No
more explanation can be made of this case
than that of the Armstrong girl.
A month ago Mr. Hastings, his wife and six
children were taken violently ill immediately
L after partaking of their dinner. The physi
cians pronouncea me cases one or iricmnosis,
and despite their greatest efforts the mother
and four children died within a week and the
remainder of the family lived but are still very
low. Since the Barnaby sensation became pub
lic physicians exhnmed the body of one of the
Hastings' cb!ldren.and made an analysis, find
ing a sufficient quantity of arsenic to cause
death.
BLEW OUT HIS BBALNS.
Sensational Snicide of Popular Young
Tennessee Business Man.
fSFECIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 1 . .,
Knoxville. ApiIl-27. .One of. fhe most sens
sational suicides ever committed in this section
occurred this afternoon, when Owen Moredlth,
a popular young business man, shot his brains
out on the historic spot known as Fort Saun
ders. The deceased came to Knoxvllle two
years ago from Baltimore and for some time
had been local agent for the New Sonth Build
ing and Loan Association, backed by English
capital. A few days since Meredith fell from a
ttraln on the Cumberland Gap road and was
painfully injured, ile naa ceen aitenoingto
business since and appeared to be in bis usual
health. Ho was to have been married next
Wednesday night to Miss Mary Heidiberg, a
daughter of the postmaster here. A sealed
note was left by Meredith for Miss Heidiberg,
but its contents can't be had.
A rumor, lackinc confirmation, prevails to-
night that the deceased was financially behind
with nis company, juiss iieiuiDerg is almost
beside herself with grief. Four years aco
Ashley Peck, a young business man of New
port, -who was engaged . to her, killed himself.
The affair has created much excitement.
CONVICTED OF FALSE SWEABIHG.
A Man led Man Who Told an Untruth. "About
nis Wife's, Age.
SrlCCIAl TELXORAi TO TUB DIBFATOH.I
Chambeesbt;rg. April 27v Robert Stoven
son was "convicted here to-day of perjury in
falsely shearing to the age of his wife in taking
out a marriage license in December last.
Stevenson swore before the clerk that the girl
was 28 years of aci, when she was obviously not
over 18.
He was afterward arrested in Harrlsbarg.
and brought here for trial. He was remanded
for sentence. This is the first conviction in this
section of the State nnder the new marriage
law.
ADDLE DUNCAN'S DEATH.
No Clew Has Tet Been Obtained by the
Yonngstown Authorities.
TprltCIAL TILEORAM TO TUB DISPATCH.l
YorWGSTOWN, April 27. No additional facts
have been obtained bearing upon the death of
Addie Duncan by Coroner Booth, who is still
working on the case. John Duncan, a brother
of the deceased, said to be somewhat eccentric,
in referring to the suspicions cast upon bim as
being responsible for her death, grew very ex
cited and said:
"I hope the Eternal will strike me dead if I
killed my sister Addie. I loved her as a
brother, and certainly bad no wish thatharm
should come to her."
CAPTAIN JH'KENZIE'S DEATH.
A Belief That the Famous Chess Player May
nave Killed nim.olf.
New YobK. April 27. Some question has
been raised to-day in reference to the death of
Captain Mackenzie, the great chess player, who
departed this life on the 14th of April. He was
supposed to have died nf consumption. Dr. S.
B. .Minden, ot Marks Place, says that the great
player died of morphine poisoning, taken ac
cidentally or with suicidal intent.
He says that hn reported the case to the
Coroner as probably one of suicide, but that it
was never thoroughly investigated.
BIO PASSENGER LIST.
All but Two Af 1,259 Immigrants Landed
at Boston Were English or Irish.
Boston, April 27. The steamship Cephalonia,
which arrived yesterday, brought 1,259 passen
gers, 1,103 of whom were in the steerage. This
is the largest list entered In Boston this season,
and a remarkable thing about it is that all but
two were English ana Irish. These two were
Scandinavians.
Fifty of the immigrants are booked for tho
West and 25 for New York. The remainder
will settle in New England.
men have fully decided not to abandon
'union.
BTJDINI NOT SATISFIED.
SHOT BOTH OF THEM. " '
Two Prisoners Who Ran Against a Turn
- key's Ready Pistol.
iIoneoe, Mich., April 27. A tragedy oc
curred at the county jail this morning. As
Turnkey Tehrer entered the cell of two colored
tramps, who were awaiting trial for attempted
burglary, to remove their breakfast dishes, he
Wat set upon and a desperate attempt made to
secure his keys and thus to escape. The offloer
shot both men. One was killed instantly, and
the other trill die.
AGAIN A LIQUOR ROW
, j
Attempts Made to Repeal Two Local
Prohibitory Acts Fall.
COKEES MOST USE SPEAK-EASIBS.
A Hot Struggle for tho Gavel of the Kext
Senate Already On.
FLINN AND BIS NEW STREET BILLS
fFBOJC A STAFF COBBESFOXDElfT.
Harrisbubg, April 27. -The bill re
pealing 'the special prohibitory law'ior Mt
Pleasant, Westmoreland county, was de
feated on final passage to-night, receiving
88 votes, or 15 less than the requisite num
ber. Mr, Ellwood bad read r) petition
signed by J. A. Stephenson, "Burgess; H.
W. Stoner.-President First National Bank;
the principal of the public schools', several
ministers and physicians and about 20 lead
ing citizens, setting forth that daring
the recent labor troubles they 'had
not been able to learn of a single case of dis
orderly conduct, or of an arrest on acqount
of drunkenness or disorderly conduct. tThe
citizens appreciated as never before the
value of this law in those trying times- If
those who asserted that there were 40 "sjjjak
easies" in ML Pleasant would present the
evidence, the signers would guarantee to
.land the law-breakers in jail and close their
places up, for within the past three months
the court of that county had rnled that the
penalties of the Brooks law were applicable
in all cases of illegal selling.
Mr. Cowan argued for the passage of the
bill, and in commenting upon the state
ments in theabove petition, showed a Hat of
42 "speak-easies" in Mt. Pleasant. He read
a letter from General Superintendent Thomas
Lynch, of the Frick Coke Company, employ
ing 4,000 men in that vicinity, saying that
there was more trouble on account of liquor
there than any other place in Westmoreland
and Fayette counties. Superintendent Ramsey
wrote that of the 1,000 men in his employ the
majority got liquor at these "speak-easies."
Sunday was the worse day, and he had seen
men, women and children reeking drunk
and behaving like fiends. -He believed
that every species of devilment was hatched
in tllose dens. Superintendent Breunan wrote
to about the same effect. Mr. Cowan said that
the Judge of the county, the District Attorney
and the Sheriff all asked its repeal, the latter
saying that during the riots they bad had more
trouble keeping the soldiers and deputies sober
than tbey were worth. Mr. isierer, of West
moreland, also asked for the repeal' of the law,
while Mr. Williams, of Butler, opposed Jr. say
ing that the petitions of so many ol Mt. Pleas
ant's citizens should be heeded by the House.
The bill was lost, bnt an effort will be made o
reconsider it and try it again.
The bill repealing the local prohibitory law
for Jefferson township, Allegheny county, came
up on final passage to-night. Mr- Jones tried
to have it postponed, bnt a vote was taken and
it failed, having only 80 votesln its favor. An
attempt will be made to reconsider and pass it,
but the chances are very much against its'
going through-. Henby Hall.
'BAKES A CANDIDATE
For fhe Republican State Committee Chair
manship, hut Not Against Quay.
trBOU A STAFF COBBXSFOXDEXT.1
Hakrisburq, April 27. Representative
Jesse M. Baker, of Delaware,-mSde an unquali
fied denial to-night ot the statement that he'
was to be pushed as the anti-Quay candidate,
for Chairman of the Republican State Commit
tee, with Collector Thomas V. Cooper as the
power behind the throne. He admitted that h-
was a candidate for the chairmanship, but not
as the representative of any leader or faction.
He had not consulted with Benator Cameron,
Mr. .Cooper or Senator Quay with regard to
ols candldacy..Ho was runnlngjis JaReV"'!i,'
ctb, and if made Chairman would be neither" iA,
Cameron man nor a Quay man nor a Cooper
figurehead, but would work solely to advance
the interests of the party.
He did Dot pretend to regard with favor cer
tain methods which had been pursued in the
past, and realized that the only way to bring
Republican majorities up to the old standard
was to abandon them and give full recognition
to every element of the party. Mr. Baker will
make a strong caudidate for the chairmanship.
His advocacy of the ballot bill has brought bim
prominently Into public notice, and he has
many friends in the House and among poli
ticians generally. He has an aptitude for or
ganization and would mako a splendid chair
man. FLLNN'S THBEE BULB.
They Repeal Acts Conflicting With the New
Street Laws.
CFJtOM A STAFF COBBZSFOXDEXT.
Habbisbubo, April 27. Senator Flinn in
troduced three hills to-night, the first being an
act repealing certain acts and parts of acts re
lating to streets and sewers in the city of Pitts
burg. The special laws thus repealed are those
of 1858, 1861, 1SGS. 1S69 and 1870-1-2-3. The Sec
ond is an act relating to municipal liens and
proceedings thereon,' and the third an act to
repeal section 21 of an act for the government
of cities of the second class, or the Pittsonrg
charter act.
This section reads: "Any increase of interest
bearing, bonded indebtedness of cities of the
second class is hereby prohibited, unless the
sain shall be approved by a majority vote of
qualified electors voting thereat, at an election
provided for by ordinance ot Councils." The
repeal of this section is to permit the issue of
certificates of indebtedness in payment of im
provements, 'authorized by the new section
added to tho charter act, The three bills were
sent to committee as soon as Introduced, and
reported back affirmatively before the Senate
adjourned.
ENLISTED MEN'S TEBM.
0
A Protest From the Eighteenth Regiment
Against Increasing It,
IBFECIAL TELJtOBAM TO THE DISrATCH.J
Habbisbubo, April 27. Senator Neeb pre
sented a protest of the officers of the
Eighteenth Regiment, National Guard, against
the passage of the bill increasing the term of
enlisted men from three to five years.
There was a show of opposition to Neeb's
bill to provide for the incorporation of distil
lery companies, and be allowed it to go over.
A USELESS EXPERIMENT.
It Was Tried Last Session and Resulted In a
Failure,
FEOM STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Habbisbubo, April 27. It is rumored that
after this week the House will hold three ses
sions on Fridays and one on Saturdays. Ex
perience'has shown that it is practically use
less to attempt this. It was tried last sesion,
and resulted in no quorum, a call of the IToiio
and the arrest and bringing before the bar of SO
members who had left for their homes.
Date of Adjournment.
IFBOM A STAFF COBBSSFOKDEXTl.
Habbisbubo, April 27. The' House Com
mittee on Rules has instructed Mr. Rltter to
call np bis adjournment resolution some day
this week. The House will change the date of
final adjournment from May 6 to May 15, and
when it goes over to the Senate the time will
,be still further extended, possibly to May 2S.
'Against the Tax BUI.
tFKOM A STAFF COBBERrONDKlTT.l
Habbisbubo, April 27. A delecation from
the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce will ap
pear before the Senate Flnanoe Committee in
opposition to the Taggart tax bill on Wednes
day. Ex-Attorney General Palmer, of Wilkes
barre, appears against it to-morrow.
Baker Ballot BUI.
IFBOK A STAFF COBBESFOITDEirr.l
Habbisbubo, April 27. If a quorum of the
Senate Elections Committee ran be got to
gether on Thursday the Baker ballot bill will
havo a hearing. The bill will no doubt be re
ported affirmatively. '
' , Passed First Reading;
rSFECIAb TJCLEOKAM TO THE DISPATCH1
Habbisbubo, April 27. In the Honse.a large
number of bills were passed first reading,
among them the anti-discrlminatlon bill, the
several apportionment bills, and the cremation
MIL
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A PRETTY QUARREL ON
'FOB THE POSSESSION OF THE CHAIR IN
THE NEXT SENATE.
Harlan, of Chester, and Gobin, of Lebanon,
the Rival Aspirants Both Their Terms
Expire "After .This Session, bnt That
Doesn't Bother Them.
-THO- A STAFF COBBESPOXDEXT. J
Habbisbubo, April 27. There are
prospects' of a pretty little fight in the Re
publican majority in the Senate over the
presidency pro tem f " the next session.
Senators Harlan, of Chester, and Gobin, of
Lebanon, are the rival asp-rants, and the
contest is beginning to be rather heated.
The three last presidents, Senators Smith,
Grady and Penrose, were all from Philadel
phia, and there is a disposition manifested
to follow the example of the House in the
Speakership contest and give the country
counties a show. ,
In order of seniority. Senator Keefer, ot
Schuylkill, comes first, followed by Senators
TTpperznan and Harlan. The two first de
cline, to be candidates, leaving the way open
to Mr. Harlan. He was an asnirAnr at the nlosa
of the session two years ago. bnt was turned
down for Senator Penrose. He took his medi
cine then gracefully, but now objects to a
second dose, and bis friends say he is in the
fight to stay until he wins oris knocked out.
They claim tbey have enough votes to elect
him, if they aro not taken over to Gobin by
"ways that are dark."
General Gohin's friends are equally confi
dent, and openly assert that their man will get
the solid support of both the Philadelphia and
Allegheny delegations. This gives him 12 votes
to start on, and he will need but three more to
carry the caucus. If this be true, the Chester
statesman is not in It.
There is one feature of the matter which both
sides seem to overlook, and that is that the
terms of both these gentlemen expire with this
session, and if either one should be chosen
President pro tem. and if his constituents
should be so inconsiderate as to keen him at.
home, and the Lieutenant Governor die, or be
incapaciated rr duty meanwhile, the Senate
would find itself without a presiding officer
when next it met, Of course both of them are
confident ot being returned, and yet when
Senator Gobin ran last, in 1SS8. an Independent
Republican candidate came within 293 votes of
beating him.
Senator Harlan has served ten years, and it is
said that there are several other statesmen in
Chester connty who yearn for his Sonatorial
shoes. As the matter now stands, it is a pretty
quarrel, and, if no one spoils it by meddling,
will prove quite interesting.
POLLUTION OF WATEB.
The BUI Providing Against It Passes Second
Beading in the Senate.
IFBOM A STAFF COBBESrONDINT.l
Habbisbubo, April 27. Senator Steel's bill
to prohibit the placing in anwatersupplvof
the public, or of any public institution, ot the
carcass of any animal, or any animal matter
which will render the water supply poisonous
or dangerous" to human life, came up on second
reading to-night. Senator Bobbins, of West
moreland, moved to amend by adding sawdust
to the prohibited articles, in order that fish
micht be protected.
Senator Flinn opposed the amendment, argu
ing that the object of this bill was to protect
human beings and not fish, and that if it was
desired to protect the latter it sbonld he done
by separate bill and not by loadinc down this
very necessary measure with amendments that
might kill It. The Senate sustained Mr. Flinn
and passed the bill to third reading without
amendment.
ANTI-DISCBIMINATION BILL.
An Attempt to Make It a Special Order for
To-Day rails Through.
fFBOM A STAFF COERE8PONDEHT.1
Habbisbubo, April 27. Mr. Stewart, of
Philadelphia, asked unanimous consent to
night to offer a resolution fixing a special order
for the anti-discrlminatlon bill on Tuesday and
ttWednpsdajr of this Tye'ela .Mr.'KpTwhoT9ted.
iuimi.il ra mecaieuuar .ftriaay, oojectea, and
the resolution was not entertained.
Mr, Coray, of Luzerne, moved to suspend the
rules for the purpose of considering the resolution,-
but the Speaker decided that this could
not be entertained if objections were made,
and objection was promptly made.
SOME PERSONAL BEMABES
Indulged in Over an Anthracite Coal BUI
In the Senate.
rEFKCIALTELEaiU.lt TO TOE DISPATCH. 1
Habbisbubo, April 27. The Senate session
was mainly ocenpied in a discussion of the bill
to prohibit the dockage of coal in the anthra
cite coal fields, in which Senators Hinesand
Thompson became very personal. The bill was
defeated by the rejection of the first section.
Ten .Democrats and Mr. Bates, Republican
voted for tba section and IS Republicans
against it. .
The Hpuse half-boiiday bill was reported af
firmatively. THE DELAMATEB CBEDITOBS.
Terms for Signing the Compromise
Ex-
tended Until May L
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DHP ATBH. '
Meadvxlle. April 27. On April 15, the timo
for signing the Delamater compromise was
extended until to-day, and at a meeting of the
committee here this afternoon the time was
again extended to May 1, the day appointed
for the payment of tho first 10 per cent, in case
the compromise is made. Every effort will be
put forth to close the matter up within the
next three days.
In case it is not done the affair will certainly
fall through, and the assignees will settle the
business. Creditors representing about 575.000
are still ont, and about $45,000 of this is in the
names of three persons. The compromise of
State and county claims has been arranged.
DELUDED TO OKLAHOMA.
Negroes Flocking Back From points Along
the Canadian River.
Br. Louis, April 27. A dispatch says that
neople arriving at Paris, Tex,, from Pnrcell
and other points along the Canadian river, in
the Indian Territory, say that the negroes are
coming over from Oklahoma and begging for
something to eat. Their position is said to be
something pathetic .
They wero deluded into going Into Oklahoma
last fall in the largo numbers, and hve found,
of the good things promised them no wore, no
Government rations, nothing to afford them a
chance to earn an honest penny. Instead, tbey
soon saw the caunt wolf of starvation at their
doors, and are now tryinz to make their way
back to their former homes in Tennessee, Geor
gia and other Southern States.
STILL AT LAHGE.
The Now York Imitator of Jack the Ripper
Not Tet Caught.
f rr!AL TELEGRAM TO THE DtSPATCIt.:
New Yobk, April 27. The mystery sur
rounding the ferocious murder of the old
woman Shakespeare, or Jeff Davis, in the East
River Hotel, by the imitator of Jack tne
Ripper, has not been 6olved yet. The mur
derer is at large, and it looks very much as if
the case were still a puzzle to the police. There
were more arrests to-day, but the prisoners
norft riUi.fi9rvert (Inn nf thnsn arrperprt In
'New York was encaged in selling copies of
"They Are After Me."
At the Toinhs Court tho Justice admitted
that this was very suspicions behavior, but not
auspicious enouzh to hold him. .The detgctlvo
f orco spent much of the day in denying the
stories of arrests which had been given out the
day before.
DEAD JN HIS PULPIT.
Sudden Demise of a Minister in the Midst
of His Sermon.
1SPECIAL TELEQBAM TO THE DISPATCH.1
Chablotte, N. C. April 27. In the Method
ist 'Church at Burlington, to-day, the pastor
dropped dead in the midst of bis sermon. He
was the Rev. R. R. Ricks. He .bad abont half
finished bis sermon, when be suddenly turned
very pale, ceased talking, and sank down bet
bind the pulpit. Bome of the men ot the con
gregation hastened to his assistance, but he
was dead when tbey reached bim.
Heart disease is believed to nave been the
cause of bis death.
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NO MINERS' STRIKE
For the Eight-Hour Day to Be Ordered
Under Any Circumstances. '
EFFORT TO REACH A COMPROMISE.
Ohio Operators Beady for Ona -Boar Less
and Present Prices.
EACH .SECTION TO DECIDE TOE ITSELF
Columbus, April 27. The meeting of
the National Executive Board of the United
Mine ."Workers was conducted to-day with
the strictest secrecy, and bat little official
news of what is taking place intheir head
quarters is obtainable. M. J. Goings, Presi
dent of the State Miners' Union, of Illinois,
arrived this morning, making the ninth
State President of the 11' who have come
to consult with the Executive Board rela
tive to its immediate action in formulating
plans for the great battle proposed for May
1 in behalf of the eight-hour work day.
Mr. Goings reports the miners of Illinois
unanimous in favor of no compromise on
the question whatever, and ready to hold
out if need be all summer o gain their
point
Mr. Penna, the Vice President, has not
arrived although quite a number of tele
grams have been sent out trying to reach
him. President Bae states the only thing
he is at liberty to give out at present is that
several committees were appointed this
forenoon instructed to draft plans and devise
ways and means providing for whatever
may come. A member ot the Executive
Board stated that a number of gen
eral orders to the miners in the
different States will be issued to-morrow or
"Wednesday. It is learned, from what is
deemed a reliable source, that everv move
ment on the part of the board Is looking to a
compromise, and that no strike of the miners
will be ordered in furtherance of the eight-hour
day. The continued coke strike in Penn
sylvania has had a great deal to
do with this course on the part of the
representatives of the miners. It is under
stood the board decided to make a proposition
to the committee representing the Ohio opera
tors, that they would continue the present rate
of 70 cents per tun in this State and make the
workine day nine hours. A meeting ot Ohio op
erators has been called for Columbus Wednes
day, and it is supposed to be for the purpose
of taking tinder advisement the proposition,
from the miners' representatives.
A convention of the Ohio miners has also
been called for Thursday of this week, and it
is thought the threatened trouble, so far as
Ohio is concerned, will be settled at that time.
Any action or order decided upon by the Ex
ecutive Board of the United Miners is subject
to approval by the miners of the several dis
tricts affected, and, looking to such action,
meetings have been' called in the dis
tricts of several States. It is un
officially stated that the Pennsylvania miners
have been called to meet in their respective dis
tricts this week to take action on suggestions
made by the Executive Board. The temper of
the Execntive Board, as learned through the
operators and certain outside miners, is that
each district will be permitted to make such
arrangements as to hours and price as can be
agreed upon, and that under no circumstances
will a strike be ordered. The. reason for this
course will be set forth In an address to be
issued to the miners by the Executive Board
before adjournment.
THE LOTTERY COMPANY WINS.
People of Louisiana May Vote- Upon the
.Offer of Morris &Co.
New Orleans, April 27. At the last ses
sion of the Legislature, John A. Morri3 and as
sociates, made application for renewal of the
Louisiana State Lottery charter for 25 years,
offering to pay the State more than 51,000,000
per-ammin. far the privilege. Abill embody"-'
ing the requisite amendments to the constitu
tion known as 'the lottery amendments was
adopted by a two-thlrds vote of the Legislature,
and by courtesy a copy of the act was sent to
Goverrior'NIchols who vetoed it, although the
friends of the measure argued that be had no
light to do so under the constitution.
The Secretary of State having refused to
promulgate the act, Morris & Co. applied for a
mandamus compelling him to promulgate the
proposed constitutional amendments to be
voted on by the people at the next general
election. The District Court to-day rendered
a decision' in favor ot the lottery company.
Judge Watkms reading the opinion, as the
organ of the court; Chief Bermndez and Asso
ciate Justice McEnery, concurring. Each read
opinions, while .Associate Justices Fenner and
Breaux read dissenting opinions.
A dispatch from Washington states that the
Supreme Court has decided, owing to the ill
ness of Justice Bradley, to allow the cases of
the publishers of the Mobile Htgister and the
New Orleans Statet and the New Orleans Lot
tery Company to go over until next October.
WOBBLED BY BUSINESS TBOUBLES,
A . Well-Known Philadelphia Merchant
Tries to Kill Himself In Chicago.
CniCAQO, April 27. Curwen Stoddart. a
wealthy resident nf Philadelphia, was taken
suddenly Insane at the Palmer House Sunday
and attempted to commit suicide by throwing
himself from the window. To-day, with great
secrecy, he was removed to a private retreat
near Milwaukee. Tho event, it Is feared, will
result in serions legal and financial difficulties
for his family. Mr. Stoddart is the senior
member of the wholesale dry goods firm of
Stoddart & Bros., of Philadelphia, and has a
line homo on South Twenty-first street in that
city. Overwork, resulting from business com
plications caused by the death of his partner
brother a short time ago, is the cause to wbieh
Mr. Stoddart's trouble is attributed. Another
supposed reason is worry over an attempt on the
part of others to break his brother's wiil. which
If successful would result in serious loss to
Mr. Stoddart's business and family. He was
on tho way to California, accompanied by his
wife and son. for rest and recuperation when
the attack of dementia came.
DEFENSE OF PLENTY H0BSES.
The Indian Who Shot lieutenant Casey
Claims That It Was an Act of War.
Sioux Balis. S. D.. April 27. In the trial
of Plenty Horses for the murder of Lieutenant
Casey to-day the prosecution closed its case
with tho testimony of Peter Richards, a French
half-breed, who positively stated that Plenty
Horses shot Lieutenant Casey. The defense,
in opening admitted the killing of Casey
by Plenty Horses, but would endeavor to
show that the act was committed dnrlng a time
of war; that Plenty Horses' mind was on fire
by uniting in the Messiah craze, and that the
Indians and tho Government were engaged in
open hostilities.
Philip H. Wells, chief Government scout
was placed on the stand, and soon the point
was raised and submitted whether the Govern
ment and Indians were at war at the time of
the murder. TbeCourt took the matter under ad
visement and will render a decision to-morrow,
which will virtually settle the case.
OHIO LEGISLATORS.
They Will Probably Have a General Break
Up on May 4.
rSFECTAf. TELEGBAJI TO THE DISrATCH.l
Columbus. April 27. The Senate joint reso
lution for an adjournment next Thursday was
read in the Houso this evening and referred to
atsommlttee.
It seems to be the understanding that it will
be reported back with an amendment substi
tuting Monday, May 4, and it is the general
opinion that tho week will be taken up with
legislation and a breakup occur on that day.
VEBESTCHAQIN'S ACTIONS. .
i
His Paintings Locked Up and It Is Believed
That He ils Insane.
Kiw Y0BK, April 27. Verestchagln, the
famous Russian artist) sailed from New York,
Saturday, on La Bourgogne, under .circum
stances which leave little donbt that be u in
sane. His departure was unexpected. It, is
generally known that yhe bad at last deter
mined to sell In New York his famous, collec
tion of paintings and curps, which were placed
on exhibition at the American Art Gallery.
On Friday all preparations tor.the .sale were
stopped by a telegram from Vcrestcbagin, wbo
had been in Washington for some time. Jiving
In deep seclusion. That night the painter came
to New York in charge of his attendant, a col
ored man. He saw no . one except
his counsel. Assistant District Attorney
Harry MacDona, and biz business mana
ger, and went directly aboard the steam
er, Mr. MacDona left the city Sat
urday morning and has not returned, Ic is
known that he has been expecting for some
time the mental collapse of Vcrestcbagin, with
whom he has been in constant communication.
The withdrawal of the sale of Verestcbagln's
works will probably be publicly announced at
once. The collection is valued at 150,000. and
it will he locked up doubtless for an indefinite
period. During tho last few years it has been
on exhibition in the large cities throughout
this country in Boston, New York. Philadel
phia. Chicago. St. Louis, Washington and
Pittsburg. Everywhere, except In New York,
tho exhibition has created a furore. While in
Chicago a committee of distinguished oitizens
tried to buy the entire collection for an exhibit
in tne World's Fair, but Verestchagln could
not he prevailed upon to fix a price.
RECEIVED BY CHILDREN.
FRISCO'S LITTLE ONES GREET THE PRES
IDENT AND HIS PABTY.
After Learning That the Injuries to His
Sister Are Not Likely to Prove Fatal lie
.Enjoys Hlmseir Viewing the Points of
Interest
San Francisco, April 27. President
and Mrs. Harrison and party, accompanied
by Mayor Sanderson and the members of
the Reception Committee, left the Palace
Hotel this morning in carriages for a drive
to Golden Gate Park. It bad also
been arranged that a review of school
children should take place at Van
ness avenue, and, as the day was
bright "and clear, they gathered in larce
numbers, many bearing flowers, or small
American fla&. The children were ar
ranged'i.two lines on the avenue-eitendiDg H
block?' "th. and as the carriages contain
ing , ,. Sh " passed between the lines
thev -'ffifl & with cheers from hun
dreds otvYifee; V6V. - and the air was filled
with flying t? J - waving flags. It is
estimated thati bjQ -"'v 20,000 people on
the avenue. ouLOr "Vli spent by the
President in revIewinS'PGfcv 0- -s of chil-
dren, but the carriages .!.' f lly turned
in the direction of Golden o t Ark. Post
master General Wanamaker iT the party at
Vanness avenue, and returned to inspect the
gostoffice and the proposed site3 for the new
uilding.
At the park, which was well filled with peo
ple, many of whom had come from towns
across the bay the President was received
with cheers and waving handkerchiefs, td
which he responded by bowing. A stop was
made at the conservatory where the ParkrCom
missioners pointed out to Mrs. Harrison
and other members of the party the most
noteworthy exhibits. Other points of interest
in the park were also visited, after which the
party proceeded to residence of Adolph Sutro,
at Sntro Heights, ovetlooking the Pacific
Ocean, where tbey had luneb.
During the day the President received a
number of telegrams informing him of the con
dition of his sister, Mrs. Eaton, of North Bend,
Ind. When he learned that she was out of dan
ger through a telegram from Dr.- Hushes, of
Cleves, he left the hotel and put himself at the
disposal of the Reception Committee.
A telegram from Cincinnati says: Colonel D.
W. McCluuer, Collector of Internal Revenue,
who lives at North Bend, and who was almost
an eye witness of the accident to Mrs. Eaton
and who saw her soon after she was removed
to Mr. Hayes' house, say? the story of her in
jury was greatly exaggerated in the first re
ports, but after the doctor bad made his
examination the family determined to suppress
the news of the accident in order to not give
unnecessary alarm to the President and his
other relatives. He says the horse was not
going rapidly when he turned the corner at
Hayes' store, and his speed was further
checked when the buggy struck some empty
boxes and barrels and upset, throwing the oc
cupants ont. The horse stopped within a few
yards, and was not frightened. Mrs. Eaton
fell on her face. Her forehead was cut and
her chin abraded, and sue received such a con
cussion of the brain as served to make her un
conscious less than half an hour. There wero
no bones broken, and no serious contusions.
The physicians state it would take time to as
certain if the shock would prove fatal.
Mir-
DIED TOGETHER.
A Sensational Double Tragedy in a not
Springs Boarding House.
rBPECIAL TILEORAM TO THE DISPATCH.!
Hot Spkings, Abk., April 27. A double
tragedy was enacted here this morning in the
boarding house of Mrs. M.E. Payne, on Park
avenue. The principals were Thomas M. Wal
den, of Vernon, Tex., and Mrs. Lulu Walden,
ot Moberly, Mo. The couple took a room at
Mrs. Payne's house on the 21st inst., registering
as hnsband and wife. Tbey seemed devoted to
each other, and indulged freely m theater
colng and horseback riding and driving:
This afternoon the pair were found dead
in bed. Walden s right hand clasped a re
volver and in his left was a small phial of
chloroform. Investigation showed that he had
first chloroformed the woman and then shot
her, the ball entering the bead near the left
ear. Walden shot himself nnder the right ear,
the ball lodrring nnder the skin on the right
forehead. Death bad evidently been instanta
neous In both cases. Walden left the following
letter to the landlady:
"To MBS. Patne TLis lady, Mrs. C J. Wal
den, is not my wife, but fate has come between
us and so destroyed my happiness. We have
both agreed to end our lives to-night. N ow
you vill find a letter on the table addressed to
Mrs. T. M. Walden, Vernon, Tex., and you
will please mail it at once, and then have the
undertaker to put us. into a hospital coffin,
embalm us and ship us to Vernon, Tex.,
at' once, and when you get our bodies
on the cars telegraph Mrs. T.M. Walden im
mediately. I have JS00 in Arkansas National
Bank, and my wife will pay on demand. Tut
my best suit of clothes and Lulu's best dress on
and ship trunk and valise to Vernon and wire
C. J. Walden. Moberly.Ma.to go on to Vernon,
Tex. Lnlu is his wife. You will find more
money in my vest pocket to pay our board.
"T. M. Waldeh."
A SCBANT0N MYSTEBY.
Fires In a Heal Estate Agent's Office Which
Cannot Bo Traced.
Sceanton, April 27. N. H. Sbafer, an In
surance agent of this city, whose office is in the
Odd Fellows' Building, is evidently the object
of the vindictive hatred of some person or per
sons. Not fewer than IS attempts have been
made in the last five weeks to set
fire to his office. The Incendiary efforts
weie preceded by three attempts at
burglary. The first of these resulted
in a loss of only about 55 to Mr. Sbafer. Tbo
safe was opened by the combination lock in
the same way as in the case of a most remark
able series of robberies that have recently oc
curred in this city. A short time after tne
burglars had visited the office the incendiaries
made their appearance, and their operations
have been so mysterious as to set the town
talking. Eleven times in one day fire was dis
covered in Mr. Sharer's office. The fires start
ed up mysteriously among Mr. Shafer's papers,
even while the office boy and himself were
the only occupants of the room.
A watch was then set npon the office night
and day, and strange occurrences still torment
ed tlie'place. The mystery of this strikingly
curious chapter ol occurrences is not ye t solved,
and the whole affair is made more puzzling
from the fact that Janitor H liter, wbo was ar
rested last Monday on suspicion of having-
something to do witn tne nres. nas not oeen in
the building since, except for a few minutes on
Friday to deliver up his keys. He has been re
leased. ANNA DICKINSON TALES.
She Says She Said Nothing for Her to Be
Particularly Ashamed Of.
f PFCTAL TELIQlfAM TO TUB DISPATOtl.t
NewYoek, April 27. Anna Dickinson spent
the day abed In tbo Sturtevant House. She
saw a party of newspaper reporters, who fonnd
her propped up in bed. The entire press bad
assailed her, she said, and would continue to do
so. All the papers had declared that her lecture
bad been low and vulgar. She denied this. She
had said notning of which she was ashamed.
She had handled a "very dirty snbject with
very clean bands," she said. She couldn't say
whether she would do any more talking in New
York or not. People here thought Now York
was the neatest and only place in thetworld.
but she did not. The West was her choice, and '
its people.
Dr. 1. S. Robertson said to-day that he won
dered at Dr. Seward's allowing a patient like
Miss Dickinson to appear In public. Miss
Dickinson might do almost anything while on
the platform, he said. Manager MacGeachy
said that it was his intention now to cancel out
of town dates, and to keen Miss Dickinson in
this city, where she will deliver a series of Sun
day nijnt lectures.
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GRANT'S NATAL DA
Celebrated by theAmericus Club
With a Magnificent
Banquet.
HANDS SHOWN FOR BLAINE.
Politics and Patriotism Very Cleverly
Woven Together.
CORDIAL FEELIKG FOR DALZELL.
Senators and Consressmen Tie in the 0ra
torical Display.
P
F0CE ABLE. POLITICAL ADDEESSES
Around the name of Grant clusters much
of the glory of the reunited republic. The
Americus Club has
been particularly hap
py in selecting the an
niversary of the Gen
eral's natal day for the?
occasion of Its annual'
banqnet, and last even
ing, with an aggrega
tion of orators taken
from tbepnblic forums
of the House and Sen
ate, the good fellows
renewed their yearly
tribute to the memory
of the great military
rhnZi.,n. rtn vajnain, anu ouereu
President of the Club, their donation at
the shrine of the'Bepublican party. Patriot
ism and republicanism were rampant It
wonld be strange, indeed, if such speakers
as Senator Cnllom, of Illinois; the fiery Mc
Comas, of Maryland; the frank Burrows, of
Michigan; General D. H. Hastings, and our
own eloquent Dalzell, could not stir men's
blood and lead them to wild outbreaks' of
delirious applause.
Decorations of the Dining Room.
The dining room of the Old Monongaheln
House was beautifully decorated with the
Stars and Stripes, and in places on the walls
hung the famous red white and blue campaign
umbrellas that have added so much to the
reputation of the club abroad. Patriotic em
blems were displayed everywhere, and the
speakers and invited guests sat undera panoply
OT bunting arranged in graceful folds. Tba
picture ot General Grant was suspended back
of "President Baer's chair, and the
kindly eyes seemed to look down, as if in life.
on the crowd at the tables duriug the banquet.
A unique ornament and souvenir in the shape
of a pretty American flag was placed by the
sido of each plate in au erect position. The
long lines ot little banners increased the
beauty of the festal board, and divided honors
for compliments with the bie bunches of roses.
The G. A. R. Orchestra furnished the music,
playing many familiar air, in some of which
the boys Joined in sinzing the chorus.
The banquet commenced at 8 o'clock, an
hour later man the scheduled time. Previous
to the feast a reception was held in the hotel
parlors. asAvell as at the club house during the
afternoon. The members and citizens were
given a good opportunity to meet the guests
from the other estates.
Some of the Prominent Figures.
Congressmen Burrows and McComaSmade
good Impressions, while Senator Cnllom, wbo
is a Presldental candidate, was taken in tow Dy
C. L. Magee, and in fact kept close to him all
day. The aDsence of Mr. Quay from the ban
quet, and the presence ot Mr. Magee, was
considered significant by some until
it was learned that the National
Chairman was sick with the crip at Beaver and
sent his regrets with his son Dick. During the
banquet telegrams congratulatory were re
ceived from the Union Leagne Club of Phila
delphia and several clubs in New York through
George W. English, wbo were observing the
General's birthday.
The menu, as appended, speaks for itself and
reflects credit on the taste and judgment of
Manager Kelly. Here it is:
Menu.
Hultres. en CoquIIIe.
Badlihes. Salted almonds. . Olives.
Consomme, au Quenelles, Perlzord.
Darn du Saumon, California, a la Kotnscblld.
X'ommes deTerre. Romaln-
Celle D'Angnou. a L'Ecarlade.
Points des Asperges. Bernalje.
Supreme des Kls Ue Veaux. Prince Albert.
1'ntieb. l'arfalt. a la Due Orleans.
B&ltrime des Volsllles, en Compote.
Pairs, Victoria.
Mayonnaise du Horaar, eu Believes.
fain. Swiss.
Souffle TuttI Pratt!, Olace. au Creme dn Frail.
Uateau Assortis. itoseaua vioieti.eiu iaaar.
Fromajte ilele.
JTrnlt. en Solsson.
Cafe Nolr.
ALL FOR BLAINE.
Great Enthusiasm for the Plnmed Knight
and Dalzell Eloquent Addresses De
livered by the Invited Speakers A
Touching Oration on Grant by Senator"
Cnllom.
As.a Dolitical gathering the club was
loaded for Blaine. The enthnsfasm com
menced when General
Hastings, in hisspeech,
referred to President
Harrison. There was
considerable tpplause
and some cheering, but
when, a few minutes
later, he mentioned the
name of Blaine, pande
monium reigned su-fe
preme. The raembersrV
rose at the tables, wav-'
ing napkins and hand
kerchiefs wildly, and
crying. "What's tho mat. ,.. ., tht
tor with the Plumed Toattmaster.
Knigbtt" "Ob, he is all right," came back tha
enthusiastic answer. The outbreak for the
Secretary of State lasted several minutes. A
near approach to the hearty display was re
peated when McComas paid a fine tribute
to Dalzell. The doughty little Congressman
couldn't help feeling that within the last two
years be has added greatly to his popularity
ana exniouea tne oiu saw mat a propnetis not
without honor save in his own country.
General Hastings acted as toatmastr, and;
was the first speaker deliverinc the address of
welcome. In his usual eloquent manner the,:
uenerai saia:
To-dsr marts the fifth anniversary of the Amer
lens Keonbllcan Clnb. and I am sure that the vi
cissitudes of the passing years bavenot dampened .
TUQr Acuuuucau .mui, u.ie no. .uaurn your-
faith In the principles and traditions artbe Re
publican party, nor in yonr admiration for tbos
great leaders wbo in peace and In war sounded
tbe keynote and molded the policy soilrmlT Im
pressed npon our national economy, from theda-
wnen .ue neir suu juuu
canism was nlaced'ln tbe
young standard of Kepublf-
: nauusoi ADranam Lin-
coin down to the present hour.
Evidences of Kentles-ine-m
Already mar be seen the demand In Pennsyl
vania and in other States for sneb a readjustment
of our system of public taxation, as tnat the bur
den shall rest more equitably and Justly upon all.
Upon all sides, with reference to this question,
we may observe evidences of that restless disposi
tion which mirks the prbgreu of a peaceful revo
lution, which most eventnato in a'Just settlement
of this question. Growing out of these conditions'
also, comes the demand In Pennsylvania, as we. I
as in other States, for sneb a revision of our elec
tion laws, as that tbe free will or the voter shall
be faithfully and honestly represented in,!
jus Dauou ana ma. mat win snuu nave a&a
force In the sreneral economy. The)
win ot xnc majoniT is onr supreme lawi
and any lexlslatiou which will tend to preserva
tbe Jewel of liberty in the household of Its friends.,
will he hailed with delleht brthe Rermh1iun
party, not only In Pennsylvania, but In everrj
State In the Union, whire loyalty and devotion tol
liberty and equality exist, llsrsln lies another!
auty ox us jtcuuBuata party ana anoctieri
promise heretofore solemnly made, to be kepti
ana periormea. .no aurrciDn. aerreiopment ol
our material wealth has ludaeed or earned such s
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