IISSKSffl ' HELPFUL FOR HELPERS IS THE EVERY MORNING DISPATCH; IT REACHES EMPLOYERS AS It Eli AS EMPLOYES. THE BEST WANT DIRECTORY FORTY-SIXTH YEAR. . IE REF The Baker Ballot Bill Mangled Beyond All Recognition. KICKERS BARRED OUT. Practically No Opportunity Allowed for Independent Candidates. STATE BOAED OF CENSORS Provided for Under the New Plan Who Can Declare Nominations Invalid and liule Them ODT OF THE OFFICIAL TICKET. Any Voter Can Take Another Citlzin Into the Secret Booth by Merclj Declar ing ilia Desire to Do So. II AM orflEE SWEEPING ALTEEAT10KS. lzf.it Pisetieil Ptlluclus Bin Ivldratiy Izirtliti Thilr ItgtBSlty to tli QrntMt Fciutli Iltnt. TOE DATE Of COIKO IKTO IIIICT CHA5QID rrnnM a vtkrr connzsroxDixT.i UAUiiiSBUito, May 7. The Baker ballot LIU was reported to the Senate to-day "af firmatively with amendment!." Thatran ceodental politician! who compose Jbe Philadelphia Ballot Reform Association wilt hardly know their offspring when they tee it, and it 11 a question whether they will not even deny it entirely and endeavor to fatten paternity upon Collector David Mar tin, Magistrate Durham and other Philadel phia leaders whose politics are not oi the airy realms of theory, but rather of the solid earth of facts. The first amendment chances the date of its Liking effect from July 1, 1891, to March 1, 1892. This elects delegates to a constitu tional convention, should one be called, and election officers fr-r the PrcsidcLial "election in 1802, under the present system. The Force of the Chances. To understand the force of the changes, it must be remembered that the act recognizes as a political party one which polled "at least 10 per cent of the largest entire vote cast for any office st the last preceding election." A "certificate of nomination" is that signed by the proper officers of a dele gate convention representing such a political party. A "nominating paper" is that which en titles boltincr or independent candidates to a place on the official ballot, and must be signed by a certain number of qualified electors. Section 2 is amended so as to pro Tide that "primary meetings of electors or caucus held under the rules of a political party" may make nominations as well as conventions of delegates or boards author ized to certify nominations, and all these zuust "represent a political party which at the last election polled at least 10 per cent of the largest entire vote for any office." One 1 ery Radical Alteration. The bill called for but "3 per cent of the entire vote." The following proviso is also inserted: "Provided that any political party which polled 10 per cent oi the entire vote in the State at the election next preceding at which a State officer was voted for may make and certify nominations according to tbe pro visions oi tills section for any election district or division of the State, notwithstanding that such political party ma; have polled less than 10 per cent of the entiro vote at tbe last preced ing election in said electoral district or di vision." bection 3, which provides for the nomination or candidates by "nominating papers" signed by motors of the State, electoral district or diision for which tbo nomination is made, is radically amended, tbe names necessary to nominate a btate officer being increased from 1,000 to 10,000, while in tbe case of Congressmen, members of both branches of tbe Legislature, city and county officers, tbo original bill re quiring but 00 names and for borough and ton nship officers but 23, it is provided that the nominating papers shall be signed by "at least 6 per cent of the largest entiro voto for any effleo cast at the lait preceding election." No Chance for the Independents. It is apparent that under this amendment It will bo much more difficult for Independent candidates to get a place upon the official bal lot.. Tbe signatures of these papers must be sworn to by ten Instead of two of tbe signers, and all nomluatinc papers not signed In strict accordance with the requirements of tbe act shall be invalid. All certificates shall bear tbe name of the party or policy which such candi date represents expressed. In not store than three words, but "no words shall be used in anj nominating paper to describe or designate the party, policy or political appellation repre sented by the candidate named identical with or similar to the words used for like pnrpose In certificates of nomination made by a conven tion of delegates of a political party which at the last election polled 10 percent of the larcest vote cast." Would tbe words "Independent Republican" or "Jndeiendcnt Democrats" be considered 'similar to" the regular party designations? An important chance is made in section 5. As amended it provides tbat all certificates of nomination and nominating papers for presi dental electors, congressmen. State officers, members of the Legislature, shall be filed with the Secretary of Internal Affairs at least 90 dajs beiore tbe day of election. Hard Lines for Any Kickers. The original bill made tho limit 28 days for certificates of nomination and SI -days for nom inating papers, thus giving independent nomi nations seveu da s of grace. If tbe State com vcntlon of either of- the two leading parties were belo 91 days before the November elec tion and the nominating certificates filed the pcxtday.it Is hard to see how an Independent nomination could then be made. The only way XV dissatisfied people to do wonld be to antici pate the result of the regular convention and hold theirs before it, or on the same day. For city and county officers the papers must be tiled at least 10 days before the election. In- I 1 i-SK. -Or.. stead of 21 and 18.!andfor boroughs and town ships with the Auditors SO days before, in stead of 7 and S days. The same condition of affairs would exist in these cases as in the pre vious one, should the conventions or caucuses be held at tbe latest date possible for filing the papers. Objections to certificates of nomination, and nomination papers fpr state officers, can be made at any time within 60 days after the last day of filing, instead of 7 and 4; for other offices within 20 days, instead of 4 and 2. Nominations Hay Be Thrown Ont Objections to State certificates of papers mut be considered cojointly by the Secretary of Internal Affairs, Attorney General and Au ditor General, a majority of whom shall decide the question. For other offices a majority of the Countv Commissioners or Auditors shall decide. Under tbe original, bill these officers cohld only decide wbetber the ticket was in proper form, all questions as to validity being decided by the courts. It defects are discovered by any of these officers they shall notify those filing them to correct them, the decision to be given ten days before the election, and no npmination de clared invalid shall be printed on the official ballot. All lists of nominations for State offi cers shall be sent to the County Commissioners 10 days, instead or 14, before tbe election. Section It, prescribing the arrangement ot tbe official ballot, is greatly changed. Origin ally it provided that the names ot the candi dates for each office should be arran red under the designation of tbe office in alphabetical order, permitting Presidental, electors to be printed in party groups. It now reads as fol lows: "In tbe case ot certificates ot nomination made by a convention of delegates or other wise, as provided in section 2, representing a political party, the names of all tbe candidates so nominated by such political party shall be arranged in groups, as printed on the several certificates of nomination, under the party uesignaung words or political appellation at the bead of each group; such group shall be printed in. Tho Order of tho Vote Polled by each political party at the last election, be ginning with the party which secured tbe highest vote. In all other cases of nominations by nominating papers the names of tbe candi dates for each office shall be arrangod under the designation of tbe office in alphabetical order, according to their surnames, and after tho names of each candidate shall be printed the word "Independent." Tho ballot shall b so prlntod as to give each voter a clear opportunltv to dosignate his choice by a cross mark (X) in a margin to tbe right of the name of each candidate, "provided tbat a voter may designate his oholoo of all tho candidates or a political party or group by one crois mark In the margin to the right of the party nam or political designation of suoh group, and sueb mark shall be equivalent to a mark against every name in tbe group," 1 his simplifies matters crtally for him who votes the straight ticket. If bis party be in the majority he finds Its candidates at the top of the official ballot, and by simply putting his mark opposite his party's nanio ho votes for every man It has nominated. Tbe Independent viiter, however, must sort his candidates out ot tbe alpbabetlca', list at the bottom. The sec tion requiring illiterate, mind or physically dis abled voters to swear to their inability to mark tbelr own ticket, Is stricken out, and on bis declaration that for any cause he is unable to prepare his ballot, any elector shall be per mitted to select a qualified voter of tbe district to accompany him into The voting, place and aid him in such preparation. Separate booths must be provided for every 25 voters. Instead of 75 Other amendments provide tbat election officers shall famish the cards of instruction and specimen ballots to any voter demanding them. No-one shall ba permitted to election eer or solicit votes within tbe voting places. There are a. great many other amendments, but none materially change the character of tbe bill except those given above. Henry Hall. , NO CLAIMS UPON IT. THE BISECT TAX BILL HONEY BELONGS -AB60WTELY TOTHE-STATE, Governor Pattlson Recommends That It Be' Applied to the Payment of the Debt Due in 1892 His Views Embodied In Two Bill. rrnou A STAFF COKEE8POXDXXT. 1 Eabrisbubo, May 7. Governor Patti son sent a message to the Legislature to-day informing that body of his receiptof 51,045, 711, the amount due to the State under the direct tax act passed by the last Coneress. This money belongs to the State absolutely, no part of it having been collected from the citizens by a direct tax, and no claims can be made upon it Of the indebtedness of the State, there are $3,059,900 of 6 per cent State bonds maturing on February 1, 1892. The total receipts of the sinking fund to February 1, 1892, will amount to $1,836,094, and the total disbursements $485,872, leav ing a balance on hand of $1,350,221. Adding to this the- $1,654,711 direct lax mono s would give a total of 3,004,933, or within $54,966 of tbe amount of the State bonds maturing on that date. As many of the holders of State bonds are dilatory in presenting them lor redemp tion, it would look as thongb tbey could be thus paid off without disturbing tbe present investment of $3,993,000 in United States bonds. After the payment of the State bnnds on Feb ruary 2 1842, the public deb: will amount to but $8,403,270. to provide for which there will be in tbe sinking fnnd securities to the amount of $5,831,000. Under tbe Boyer bill, pas9ed this session, 000,000 annually goes to the sinking fund, which, with the present ass, tho Gov ernor holds will be more than sufficient to pay the public debtas it mature'. lie. therefore, recommends that the Legisla ture "pass without delay appropriate legisla tion, looking to tbo immediate assignment and Baymeut of the money Just received from the ulted States Government, to wit. the sum of tl.&H.Tll 43. into the sinking fund," arguing that there Is no need for its retention in tbe general fund, whore it would remain -"as a temptation to extravagance and possible ex travagance. Any attempt to appropriate this large sum of money at tbis late period In the Session of the- General Assembly most uccps sarlly be without the deliberation that should attend so Important a measure. . Br the innii. cation of this fund to tho payment of the State debt so soon falling duo. tbe largest return to tbo Commonwealth will be secured and the most general benefits from tbe money re ceived?' He alio expressed the opinion tbat tbe Boyer act may safely be amended so as to appropriate but S1U0.00O instead ot (400.000 to tbe sinking fuudr in pursuance ot these recommendations Mr. Ta(-?Art trudav nrtintrl twa l.tit. ..... piovidlngfortba assignment of tbe tl.eJiJll direct tax to tho sinking fund, and another amending the Boyer bill, passed March 21. by reducing the annual payment to tbe sinking fund from $100,000 to 1100,000. Should they be come laws, as seems probable, these measures will extinguish tbe debt when it falls due in 1912, THE TAGGABT TAX BILL. It Has Not Xet Been Reported, bnt Defeat Is Pretty Certain. I ritOX A STAFF COEKESPOSrDXXT, 1 HAninsnuEGi, May 7. The sub-committee ot the Senate Finance Commlttoe considered tbe amendments to the Taggart tax bill last night, but for some reason unknown tbey were not presented to the full body, and tbe bill goes over until next week. It is said that it will be presented on Monday, but from tbe past delays in connection with this bill, it Is not safe to say when it will reach the Senate. As was foretold in Tbe Dispatch some time ago, the bill will bo amended, to exempt all property embraced In class 4, being horses, cattle, sheep and swine under the age of one year, wearing apparel, household furniture, tools and implements nec essary to a trade or calling, and unsold prod ucts of agriculture, gardens and manufactures. The bill now nrovldes tbat where any prop erty pas a State tax that amount shall be de ducted from the local tax assessed. This pro vision is to be extended to all licenses except licenses for tbe sale of liquors. Under this amendment mercbants will be entitled to havo tbe amount of tbelr mercantile tax deducted from tbe tax levied under the bilL Tbe friends oi me measure are wining TO exempt aisoj musical Instruments to tbo value of flOO, bur it is probable that tbey will be exempted en tirely. If other material amendments are in tended tbey are not made public. The rumor is current- to-night tbat had. the bill been reported to-day it would nave been with a negative recommendation, and ibat even if repotted affirmatively next week it will be defeated. It Is said tbat It bas been decided t amend the Boyer bill, now postponed for tbe present, which increases the State tax on capi tal stock from 3 mills to 4, by still further in creasing the rate, probably to 6 mills, and dis tributing the amount thus raised to the differ ent school districts for school purposes. It is estimated that by this means tbe State will pay at least one-half of tbe whole cost of the schools., AT THE SAME HOTEL a L. MAQEE AND HOUSED TJHDEB 8ENAT0B QUAY OHE E00F. A Report That the Pittsburg Leader Went to Meet the Senator to Settle Political Difference Tho Former's Friends Deny This No Meeting Hld. 1FROX A BTAVT CORKXSFOHDEXT.1 Habkisbueo, May 7. Senator Quay is still in the city, and has been in consulta tion all day with leading Republican mem bers of the Legislature. "While nothing official has been given out, it may be stated that the Baker ballot bill, constitutional convention, tax measures and the several apportionment bills have been the subject of careful consideration and that a definite plan of action has been marked out. As a result it is said to-night that the Baker bill will go through as amended, and that the constitutional conven tion bill will be passed. Should the people vote to hold one, the ballot-nuraberinc clause In the Constitution will be stricken out, in deforenoe to the de mands of the labor element. Tbe various apportionment bills will all be passed in prac tically the shape In which they have been introduced, lho course to be pursued on tbe matter of tax equalization has beeu indicated elsewhere In these dlspatohss. C. L. Magee arrived on the day express to day and registered at tho Lochlel. This caused quite an excitement, tho rumor quickly spread ing tbat the Pittsburg leader bad oomd to town to meet Senator Quay and arrango thoir political dlfferonccs Tboy did not m eet, bow over, and Mr. Magee's friends claim that their being hero together was merely accidental and bad no political significance whatever. APPEASING GE0EGE HANDY. Constitutional Convention Bill Amendod to Snlt Win. FBOM A STAFF COItltlsrOHDEXT.J, HAnitiHBUita, May 7. Senator Robinson's constitutional oonventlon bill came up In the Bonate this morning on tho pending motion to substitute tho Wherry bill. Senator Hois ad vocated tbe substitution, arguing that tho dual proposition to elect the dolegatos and at tho same time vote whether or not a oonventlon shall be held was unconstitutional, as it was In reality electing men to offices which did not exist at the timo they weie chosen. Sonators Llojd, Green and Laubach all spoke in the same strain. Senator Robinson replied, stating tbat, in tbe opinion of eminent lawyers, there was no doubt as to the constitutionality of the plan. Sen ator Gobln attacked tbe Australian ballot sis tern, saying this country should not pattern after the methods of a country settled by con victs. Th substitution was voted down, as were all tbe amendments offered bv the Demo cratic Senators. On motion of Mr. Robinson the bill was amended, to provide tbat the nee esiary advertising of tbe election and lor tbe holding of tho convention should be E laced in tbe hands of tbe Auditor General, ut leaving the counting or tbe returns with tbe Secretary of tbe Commonwealth. This was done to meet tbe objections ot Senator George Handy 6mltb,wbo holds tbat tbo placing of the preliminary affairs of tbe convention on tbe bands of Tom Stewart was done to give him a means of booming blmself for Governor. As tbe bill now reads, Mr. Harritv will have the work and the Auditor General tbe patron age. The bill will come up on final passage next week. , A BILL AGREED OH -Finally by th"e' 8ub-Commlttee cm Congres- slonal Apportionment. IFEOM A STAFF COKBESPONDeVt.1 Harrisburo, May 7. The sub-committee on congressional apportionment met to-night and agreed upon a bill which is Bald to be a compromise measure, fairly acceptable to both J parties. The central and western districts are as follows: Seventeenth Tiosa. Potter, McKean and Cameron. Nineteenth Bedford. Huntingdon, Ml fflin. Juniata. Snyder and Union. Twentieth Fulton, Franklin, Adams and York. Twenty first Cambria, Blair and Somerset. Twenty second Westmoreland and Indiana. Twenty third. Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth, Allegheny, were not chanced. and have already appeared In Thk Dispatch. Twenty-sixth Fayette. Washington and Greene. Twenty-seventh Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer and Butler. Twenty-eighth Crawford, Erie and Warren. Twenty-ninth Venango, Forest. Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong. Thirtieth Elk, Clearfield, Center and Clinton. Chairman Baker says that this apportionment will give 21 sure Republican and 8 Democratic districts with one doubtful. THE FUNK CALENDAR. An Agreement on the Two Street Bills About Finishes It Up. rrnoit a staff cobrzsfoxdeitt.i H AnRisutma. May 7. Both Houses agreed this morning to the Conference Committee's re ports upon the Pittsburg street bill No. 32 tbe general act for tbe laying out, opening, widen ing, straigbteningorvacatlngAtreetsand alleys, and repealing the local or special acts relating to the city of Pittsburg and cities of the third class, and to No. 268, relating to streets and sewers In cities of tho second class Tbe four bills concurred In yesterday are now in the bands of the Governor, and the two agreed to to-day will go to him on Monday. Tbe House to-day passed finally Senator Fllnn's park bill and bis general aot to author ize the Issue of evidence ot Indebtedness by munlcipaltles to pay tbo costs and expenses of street and sewer Improvements. Both were amended in tbe House, but the Senate will doubtless concur. This about finishes tbe "Fllnn calendar." A NEGATIVE EEP0ET On the Bill to Panish Wlllfnl Misrepresen tation of Business Firms. ISrXCIAL TELEOnAU TO Till DlSFATCR.t HABB-lsntJltO, May 7. In tbe Benato bills were negatived by commltteo to punish by ft no and imprisonment the willful misrepresentation or misstatement of tbe financial standing of business firms by commercial agencies and their agents and to Incroaso tho term of en listment from three to five years. Tho act to create a State Board of Agriculture was re ported favorably, as was the bill making an appropriation to tbe Morganza Reform School, tbe latter as passed by the House. A resolution was accepted providing for tbe printing of 500 copies of tbe Bituminous Min ing Commission report tor the use of the Sen ate. Tbe voto was reconsidered by wblcb the the bill failed conferring on seminaries and col leges the same rights as are enjoyod by gradu ates of normal schools. PASSES THE HOUSE. The Judicial Apportionment Bill Goes, Throngh In lu Old .Form. rSFXCIAL TELXOBAU TO TUX DISPATCH. 1 HAitniSBUno, May 7. In tbe House the judicial apportionment bill was passed finally without changing tbe districts from the, origi nal draft. In the bill as Introdnced. Philadel phia was given 14 judges, but at the request ot several members from tbat city tbe number was rednred to 12, as provided for by present legislation. Tbe bill was also passed finally to apply a portion ot tbe proceeds ot tbe public lands to tbe more complete endowment and support of tbe Pennsylvania College for tbe benefit of agriculture and tbe mechanic -arts. Similar action was had on the bill allowing certain officers of corporations to re directors and re ceive compensation, and relating to appeals to tbe Supreme Court. INDIGENT INSAHE, The Bill Providing for Their Treatment Passes Second Beading. -StTtCtAL TKLXPBAX TO Ha'pniFATOIt.t HAimtsBtrBO. May 7. At the night session of the House among tbe Senate bills passed second reading were the following: To provide for tbe treatment of indigent Continued on Sixth jpage. i PITTSBURGH, FRIDAY, MAT 8, 1891. READY TO RETALIATE. Rome Just .Waking Up t'o'the Report of the Mafia Grand Jury. A WILD STORH OF DKKUKCIATI0N. America's Future Demands to Ba Treated as Italy's Have Been. LANGUAGE OF 'A LUBID CHAEAGTEB IBT DUNLAF'B CABLE COMPACT. Pome, May 7. The decision of the New Orleans grand jury has caused a great deal of excitement throughout the city, and is bitterly commented on by the press. The Fracassa, the organ of the opposition, says to-day in a leading article: "Thislmpudent glorification of murder; this solidarity of a whole country in Jdefense 'of a band of cowardly homicides gathered in numerous thousands to exterminate a few helpless prisoners is no longer tbe cry of a people drunk with crime and blood. It is a decla ration premeditated and matured by the grand jury, which was regularly chosen. It is the answer tbat the American Govern ment has given to the just claims of Italy. "For the first timo in many centuries an infamous crime Is elevated to an institution of the State. It is declared that when assas sins are too numerous to be punished they shall be gentlemen, Tbe result of this theory, If It Is accepted and sustained by the Govern ment of tbo Union, will bo simply tbat strang ers in (be United States in tbo future must con slder themselves unprotected by the law, and will be constrained to trust the defense of their rights and lives to tho strength oT their own arms "When, in future, the President of the United States shall domand from a Europoan country tbo right to defend his countrymon bo will be answerod as Italy list been answered." SOUND CURRENCY. Chancellor Goschon Denies That lie Is Try ing to Dobaso It. rnr DUXLAP'S CADIS COMPANY.! London, May T.At Guild Hall the freedom of tbe city of London was preiented to Mr, William Hlddordate, Governor of tho Bank of England, in recognition of his servloos dnrlng tbe financial crisis ofNovembor last, when only his action, and tbat ot the dlroetors of that lnstltution,saved the country from a disastrous panic. In the evening the Lord Mayor ontor. tallied tbe Governor and Dlrectorsata banquet at the Mansion House, at wblob several speeencs were maa. In responding to tbe toast, "Prosperity to tbe Public Purse, ' the Right Hon. George J. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said tbat the public prosperity depended to a great extent upon a sound system of credit currency and banking. He added that tbe assertion that be was anxious to reduce the ourrenoy ot the country to tbe level of American greenbacks was as specious a piece of electoral mendacity as be had ever come across in bis life. STILL SPREADING. TJie Grfp Taking a Firmer Hold Than Ever Throughout England. IBT DUXLAP'S CABLS COttrAJTT.I LondoX May 7. The influenza has now broken out in tbe metropolitan hospitals. Thus at tbe Cbaring Cross there are 150 cases; at St, Mary's, 105: at tbo London Hospital. 151; at Bto Thomas', 68; at. tbe Middlesex. SO, whiletiUnij - Vftptlrv f?nll,MV lia nnlvtIIVT. Ili Wa.thilAlf.. IS, and King's College, 7. The epidemic seems to be assuming serious proportions in the northern part of Lambeth. The medical staff of St. Thomas' Hospital is treatlnc SO new cases a day, aud one of the house physicians of tbat institution told a re porter tbat there have been already many deaths and the outbreak is spreading. The latest district to catch the infection Is Bolton Hall, near North Allerton, the seat of the Right HonoraDle Lord Bolton, The whole household Is down, with tbe disease. ANOTHER VACANCY. Captain Verney's Seat In the House of Com rnons Will Be Vacant. WT DUHLAP'S CABLE COKFAXT. London, May 7. In addition to the already large number of seats in the House of Com mons made vacant by death and other causes, which gives to the country at the present time much of the appearance it wears at a general election, tbe Conservatives will be compelled to contest two more. Leader Smith, First Lord of the Treasurv, having been appointed War don ot tbe Cinque Ports, the Crown lawyers bave decided that be must resign bis seat and be again elected. Mr. Bmitb represents the Strand electoral division in this city. The House will also without doubt declare vacant the seat of Captain Verney, who was sentenced yesterday, and who sits for North Buckinghamshire. As Captain Verney is a Gladstonlan Liberal, ooth parties bave tbelr work cut out for them to retain the respective seats. WILL BE REPUDIATED. Patrick O'Brien, a Farnelllte, Given a Hint That He Can't Be Re-Electod. fBY BUXLAF'S CABLB COMFAXT.l London, May 7. In response to an appeal made by John Burns, the labor agitator, at the time tbat Patrick O'Brien, member of Parlia ment for Monagban, was sent to prison, a sub scription was started, with a view of present ing him with a money testimonial. Since Mr. O'Brien has declared in favor of Parnell, there bas been a meeting of tbe committee having the matter in chares, at wblrh there was some talk of roturnlng the money to the subscribers. It was. bnwover, finally decided that the money should be banded to tbe beneficiary, wlthau Intimation that tbore wouldn't ba the slightest use in his again offering himself for re-election to bis present constituents. GIVEN A CHEER. The Earl ot Zetland Welcomed by a Small ' Crowd In a Drenching Rain. JST DUXLAP'S CABLE COMFAXT.l Dublin, May 7. The Earl of Zetland, tbe Viceroy of Ireland, with the members of tbe party visiting tbo districts affected by the poor potato crop last year, left Sklbberebn this morning for-Ballydehob, Scbull and Crook haven in tbe midst of a drenching downpour of rain.. In spite ot the ban weather, a few people had gathered In front ot tbe hotel, and when tbe Lord Lieutenant made bis appearance to get Into Ills wagonette, qnlto an enthusiastic choer was raised fur him by the little crowd. AN OLD MAN'S WISH. The Girl He Wanted for h Daughter-In-Law Is Suing for 30,000. fDT DUXLAP'S CABLE COMPANY. London, May 7. An ed gentleman at Ted dlngton, 15 miles up tbo Thames, named Park, having taken a liking to a young lady. Miss Margaret Smith, executed a deed giving her 30,000 if she would consent to marry his son, but If the latter rofused she was only to re ceive 20,000 out of tbe estate. He soon after ward died. Six months afterward the son refused to marry, and tbo case has now four-d its way into tbe Courts of Chancery. SQUEEZING; THE' BEAR. Rothschilds Boycotting Russia In Order to Stop Hebrew Persecution. rBT DUXLAP'S CABLS COMFAXT.l London, May 7. Tbe boycotting of Rnssla by the Rothschilds baa caused a great sensa tion, and no'doubcls expressed tbat the sus pension ot tbe Hebrew expulsion from Moscow; is duo to tbe firm step which that Wealthy family took. Those who are well Informed say thtt at tbe meeting which took place In Pprls between Baron Hirscb, the Rothschilds and theotber ereat British maenates. to' consider the Baron's plan for the amelioration of the J condition of bis Russian brethren, the Idea was discussed of the advisability of putting pressure oft Russia in order to force her to eeas persecuting the race which had supplied funds to tbe Una-dan Treasury. During tho last two years there have been advertised eight Russian loans; tour ot them have been large conversion loans wblch were brought out by tbe Rothschilds, with tbe ob ject of converting bonds bearing Interest at tbe rate ot 6 per cent and VA per cent into 4 per cent- stock. In March. 1889. there was a loan of 27,685,000, and in the Mav following one of 19,120,000; in Marcb. 1890, one for 15,000,000. and in January of the present vear another for 15 000 000. These conversions were all successfully carried .ont and a con tract was recently entered Into for tne further conversion of 20.000,000. The Rothschild house, however, bas coldly told "the Russian Government tbat the time Is not favorable for the carrying out of this deal. A NEW REPUBLIC AIMED AT BY THE WARLIKE DUTCH OF SOUTH AFEICA, To Be Established on Territory in Dispute Between England and Portaeal Pos sible Lively Worst for an English Army Cape Colonists Greatly Excited. London, May 7. Replying to a qnestion In the House of Cotnmons to-day in regard to the reported Boer "trek" being prepared for the invasion of Mathonaland, Manicaland and other South African territory, for the purposes ot es establlshing the so-called "Benublio of the North," Hou. Edward Stanhope, Secretary of State for War. intimated that troops were being sent to British Bocbnanaland in order to oppose tbe proposed Boer "trek." Some weeks ago it was announced that a foroe of 5,000 Boers contemplated treklng into, or invading, a portion of the territory now In dispute between Great Britain and Portugal, and which has already reinlted In stralneu re lations between those two countries, the seizure of the British South African Company's steamer Countess of Carnarvon, tho stoppago ot the Wllloughby British Expedition on Its way up tbePnngwerlreraud tbo subsequent uispatcn ui tnree uritisn war vessels to mat river. The Boers have never forgotten their successes over tho llrltlsh troops in the Trans vaal, where the Boer' superior marksmanship onabled thsm to Inflict nievore loss upon the less skillful English troops sont against them When It first beoamo known tbat tbe "irok" was projocted 0.000 Uoers wero calculated, to be upon the point of forming the army of inva sion. Msstlngs ot South African subjects of Great Britain was called, and it was openly ssld tbat If no holp against tbe Boers was to bo rxpooted from Great Orit&ln it was time fur tho Capo Colonies to deolare ttaemiolves Independent. This seems to bave stirred up Lord Salisbury's Government, for the British High Commis sioner and Commandor in Chief at Capetown, blr Henry Brougham Loch, was Instructed some ten days ago to inform President Kruger, of the Transvaal K.publlc.Hhat any movement of tbe Boers into tho disputed territory would be considered as an act of hostility. To this President Krugor replied briefly tbat he had cheeked the incursion, and It was supposed tbat affair was ended. A day or two later, bowever.lt became known in Capetown and elsewhero tbat tbe force of Boers was composed of 20,000 Bosrs instead of 6,000, as at first supposed, and It was added In spite of President Kruger's anxiety to live up to his obligations it would possibly be beyond bis power to provent 20,000 well-armed Boers from incursions. f : HE WON $60,000. relitrlof Bosslyn Strikes a Lucky Streak . at Monte Carlo. j ' rBT SrXIAF'S CABLX COMFAXT.l ' j London, May 7. It is stated tbat the En-' glisbman who has created a sensation in Monte Carlo by winning 150,000 from the bank yester day is no other than the Right Honorable tbe Earl of Rostlyn.' His Lordsbip bas been a con spicuous player during tbe past season and has won ana loss many large sums. J " l, 1 s -wJEELftTflPANISH IREATY. It Contains No Duration Clause and Slay Be Terminated on Notice. Madbid, May 7. It is reported that tbe treaty of commerce between Spain and the United States contains no stipulation in regard to its duration, and tbat, therefore, the treaty mav be renounced by either side upon due notice of slich action being given. All Work Is Stopped. IBT DUXLAT'S CABLE COMPAXT.1 AlkershcSt, May 7. Tbe strike here begins to assume serious proportions, all work in con nection with the erection of the new barracks for the Government having virtually ceased, the contractors having declined to grant an ad vance of wages from 7 pence to 8 pence an bour. New Russian Fort. rBT DDXLAF'S CABLE COMPAMT.1 Tlixis, May 7. The Russians have com pleted a new fort on the Afgbanlan frontier, 58 kilometers from Herat. It bas been garrisoned with 500 men and mounts 4 guns. The Dreibnnd Renewed. Berlin, May 7. The Marquis dl Rudlnl, the" Italian Premier, has signed a treaty renewing the Dreibnnd for five years. Gladys Evelyn's Appeal tBT DUXLAP'S CABLS COMPANY.! London, May 7. Tbe appeal of Gladys Eve lyn, tbe plaintiff in the Hurlburt case, was heard late this afternoon. A CLAIM E0B $25,000 Made by a Canadian Woman Against a Key stone State Lawyer. nrxctAL TSLXanAM to tub dispatch. 1 Buffalo, May 7. A 125,000 breach of prom ise case came to trial in the Supreme Court hereto-day, and some highly interesting de velopments are promised. Frank W. Knox, a prominent Pennsylvania lawyer who reads ad vertisements in the newspapers, read an ad. In tbe personal column of a Buffalo newspaper,, which told of a prepossessing young lady, a good singer, who would like a position as companion to a lady. Whether Frank Knox lays any claim to being a lady is not known, but be answered the advertisement and planned a meetlne wltb tbe youne lady at the Tiff t House. Tbe meeting took place and Lawyer Kuoxfonnda petite Canadian woman about 80 years old, whose name is Nellie M, Living ston, , Tho complainant alleges tbat on January 1 and 6, Mr. Knox asked Miss Livingston to marry him. Since that time bo bas never made any effort to carry ont bis promises. Miss Livingston on her part answered to bis pro- Eosal that she would be .very bappy to becomo Is bride. Slnco tben she bas been witling and anxious to carry out ber part of tbe acreemeut. Even now she declares she Is willing to become Mrs. Knox and throw the 823,000 to tbe winds, but, as she avers, Knox Still refuses to make good bis proposal. Knox's home Is In Couders port. Fa. He-is prominent lu leeal and polit ical circles. A DIPLOMATIC DOCKET. Secretary Blaine Will Ba Kept Busy This Summer Clearing It. Washington, May 7 -"-There is a vast ac cumulation of matters requiring attention from tbe State Department just now, and Sec retary Blalno will probably he a very husy man during tbe summer. The recent events in tbe Chilean situation bave added to tbe complexity of affairs, and thore Is now a king docket of un solved diplomatic problems, as follows: The Italian and Bering Sea complications: the Canadian reciprocity and Newfoundland fisheries negotiation; tbe Chilean troubles; the Spanish agreement; the Venezuelan treaty; the Haytlan coaling station; tbe refusal of Cblna to receive our Minister; the trouble over the failure of a Consul at Victoria to toist the Queen, and quite a number ot minor matters, including tbe claim of tbe Barrnndla family. ' CAB 6rOVE"INDICTlIENT8. Arguments to Sot Asido Two Counts Against the Directors. TSPXCIAL TELEOBAX TO" TOT DISPATOrt.t NW Yobk. May 7. District Attorney NIcoll asked Judge VanBrnnt In 'Oyer and Terminer to-day to bear reargument on 'tbe motion to set aside counts five and seven-of the car stove indictments against the New Haven, Railroad 'directors. The argument on the demurrer to all the counts ot the indictment was then Con--cluded-and decision reserved. , AMERICA IS LIABLE For Damage Done by Bobel Chilean Cruisers fitted in Oor Ports. ALABAMA CLAIMS A PRECEDENT. Why tbe Federal Government Is Anxious to Capture the Itata. THE ESCAPE OF THE DEfUTI MARSHAL ""Washihgtoh, May 7. Attorney Gen eral Miller this afternoon made publio the substance ot the correspondence tbat has issned between tbe officials here and the au thorities at Wilmington and San Diego, Cal., relating to the insurgent vessel Itata and the schooner Robert and Minnie. He refused to give ont for publication the full text of the correspondence. The representations upon which orders were originally given to the collector of customs at Wilmington and subsequently to the United States Marsballs at Wilmington and San Diego to detain the Itata and Bobert and Minnie were made to Secretary Foster and the Attorney General by the Chilean Minister and were to tbe effect that he bad information that the neutrality laws were being violated. The Audacity of the Insurgents. The telegrams received by the Attorney General Indicated that the steamer Itatn, alter escaping from San Diego, with tbe deputy marshal aboard, had sent him ashore at a point on tbe coast about eight miles be low the city: The Itata is a Chilean In surgent vessel of iron bnild. She carries four cannon and about 100 men. The telegrams mentioned a probability that the Robert and Minnie would go to San Clemente Island, and there transfer arms and ammunition to the Ilata. The Attor ney Ooneral refused to Judicata what further steps ho had takon In tbo matter since the os capu of tbo two vessols or to dlsouts the proba bility of any International complications aris ing in connection with tho manor. The Attor ney Ooneral had several conforoncos on tbe subject with the Hocretarr of the Navy during the day, and this gave color to tbo story that efforts were to be made to recapture tbe Itata. "Can you tako tbo vessel on tbe high seas without violation of law!" a reporter asked Seoretary Tracy. "Yes, sir," replied the Secretary, emphati cally. "Will you do Itf" asked tbo reporter. First Catch the Hare. "1 have no answer to make to that," replied tbe Seoretary. "You can't skin a hare Defnro you catch him." Ibis seems to summarise the present situa tion. The Itata will be oaptured if possible. But she bas a large start of any pursuer. Prob ably.tbe, new cruiser Charleston Is the only vessel In those wators that wonld be aole to cope with tbe audacious and well-armed Itata. But tbe Charleston is at San Francisco. A day would be required to coal her, and then she would start from a point several hundred miles north of tbe place the Itata left. So tbat prac tically tbe Chilean vessel has at least three days' start of her pursuer. - Tbe Navy Department officials will not say wbetber or not the Charleston it to go in chase, but it Is known that they bave been canvassing tbe possibilities ot tbe case Tbe escape of tbe Itata raises tangled and Important questions of International law. Tbe Alabama claims, wblcb cost the British Government (20,000,000, arose in a similar manner through tbe equip ment of a 'Confederate vessel In an Eugllsh port, . and tbe supply ing ui ujeu u guns ana ammunition by British vessels. The Itata has been seized J BytbejUnlted.Sjaies-at.fian Diegov Ske was I technically United States property until dis- chaired.- and rsttherafore HabTe" to recapture en tuenigu seas uy a u niieo, estates man-or-war, or to confiscation if she ever enters a United States port. So far as is known there is no charge of piracy against either tbe itata c-the, Robert and Minnie. Tbey are charged with violation br the nentrality laws, wblcb forbid tbe fitting out in tbe United States of vessels to war upon a country with which the United States is at peace. Incidentally tbe legal determination of tbe force of this cbarce Involves the question as to whether the Chilean Insurgents are to be recognized by the United States (as tbey bave been by tbe Great Britain) as belllgerants, and to the settlement ot this question tbe Stare Department officials are already applylngtbem selves. Escape of the Deputy Marshal. A dispatch from San Diego says: When the Chilean transport Itata weighed ber anchor last evening and commenced to steam rapidly down tbe channel, it was noticed that the Dep uty United States Marshal who had been put aboard to hold her wonld either be compelled to go with her to her destination, swim asbore or be cast adrift upon the desert Coronado Islands, several miles off tbe coast. Hi ar rived in tbe city this morning, however, tbe Chilean captain having put him ashore at Bal last Point, eight miles from town, and be made his way In as best he might His statement makes sensational reading, and from all cir cumstances surrounding tbe case, tbe Itata is nothing more or less than a privateer In the service of the Chilean rebels. ' Deputy Marshal Spauldlng's story of the escape is as follows: "After leaving me on board in charge of the steamer, I made a bur-' rled inspection of the ship and feond nothing to be suspicions of. She continued to receive coal until 12.-20 A. M., at wblch time I retired. I did not sleep much during tbe night on account of several of tbe crew whom I saw looking throngb the window of my stateroom, which made me feel nervous. During Wednes day nothing unusual occurred until 5 PH., when a boat containing First Mate Nelson, the surgeon, a medicine chest and two passengers came to us as soon as tbe passengers landed from the boat One of them bad a short conversation with the cap tain. Five minutes later tbe Steamer was under full steam and making for the ocean. Tbe captain came In a minute later and invited me to bis cabin, offering me a chair, and a secondlater be was joined by some of tbe passengers. Tbey exhibited a revolver and asked mo if I was armed, lhe captain, aeting as spokesman, said: T bave contraband goods on board and this Is life or death tame.' Tben, pointing his finger to his 'throat, he said: see, mis is wnsi it means.- l was so aum founded that I could not answer. Guarded by Armed Sentinels. He tben called two of tbe Chilean crew and thoy stood guard near the door, each armed with revolvers and rifles. He then told me not to be alarmed, but tbat it I went out of the cabin during bis absence he would not be re sponsible for what would happen, telling me alto tbat it I attempted to give a sign or jnmp overboard he would not be retponslblo for tbe result. About this time I noticed them lifting out of tbo hold four steel cannon, which they Immediately placed in position on tbe upper deck, after which tbey were loaded In my presence. Roturnlng a few minutes later tbo captain said: "I bave spoken to tbe pilot, and Instead of putting you off at Point Loma in one of onr own boats, we will meet a boat from a pilot boat lying at Ballast Folnt He then led me out of tbe caoni loiiowed by his com- fianlons, each taking their revolver. On reacti ng the bridge, I found on tbe deck below, 100 Chileans, alt armed to the teatb, each having a repeating rifle and most of them dressed in uniforms consisting ot red capes and jackets. "The captain gave a saucy laugh and said: See, we bave changed Jnto a man-of-war.' J looked at tbe pilot and said: "Are you going to guide the ship outf The captain spoke up and said, exhibiting a revolver, This is going to guide It' Tne pilot tben said: -I guess I am In for It' By this time we were nearing the entrance to the harbor and tbe captain gave orders to the crew to put over a ladder, also to tbe pilot to slow down. Es corting me to the ladder he said: 'You must ex cuse me for putting you to this annoyance.' After I was lowered over the side, tlm Tt-ita. then naaaad one nf tho' bay, heading for tbe nortb. Making in quiries from tbe boatman I found that I was to be landed eight miles from Ban Diego. I protested very vigorously to being made a pris oner during the passage ot tbe vessel ont of tbe harbor And also to leaving the ship while In. possession ot tbe government, but they paid no attention to my protest and kept me a prisoner until tbey arrrved at a point, wbere-tbey in tended to put me off. Tbey were careful to say nothing In my bearing tbat would reveal any further actions, except the Captain gave me his address. 'I will go directly to Valparaiso, and woul.i like to have you write me there If you feel so disposed.'" Two deserters from the Itata were seen this morning and stated that being tired of staying aboard tbev eot away, lnteodioc to trv their luck la Nortb America, Tbey state poel-1 lively that the big war ship Esmalada accom panied the Itata and was waltine the return of tbe latter vessel somewhere la order to get provisions and coal. MUSICTOR PITTSBURG. ANDEEW CABHEQIE GIVES AN OUTLINE OJ-HI8 PUBFOSES. This City to Be Greatly Benefited by the New York MnslcHaU Orchestra Project The Great Aland to Be Heard Here Reg ularly. KPXCrAL TXI.XORAXTOTBX DISPATCH.! New Yobk, May 7. The mobilization under Walter Damrosch of a permanent or chestra for tbe New York Music Hall means much to Pittsburg in a musical way. Mr. Carnegie gave The Dispatch correspond ent in detail' to-day some very interesting glimpses of his futnre intentions. "We are slowly collecting some of the very best or chestral material in America for Mr. Dam rosch's leadership," said Mr. Carnegie. This is an embarrassment of riches, for tbe nature of our contracts as well as the scale of prices to be paid makes it a very desirable matter to bave the best musicians. It is a fact that we nave our pick of men who have played under Seldl, Nikisch and Thomas. When completed tbe orchestra will contain the best timber possible without importing, which we are loth to do. "Mr. Damrosch will achieve; success with out doubt in molding bis men to the unity of th performance tbat is a sine qua non. All who play with ns will give tbelr entire timo during tho seven months in the year. It will, tberetore, be possible to send our orchestra to Pittsburg at lnte ' during the season, and aitnougn mere n - uennlte agreement in tbe matter, it Bj,wfw,t with the ex ception of Fitu. 7e. -&a-. " tv will not play out of New Yo; . -"iv-i Mr "Jo -i ouiy wisu mat tno owi hr rfj. ' I ready for use. Plttsbnrg can 2iOlTnJ "fQlr cism to ieaa me to maice any commljslon for that. The appoarKiSfo tj- .hanges whatever either in th. matter or the Muslo Hall Orchestra In Pitt.burg snltf p.f..mf.i.,.j,.1,11 ghony mlgbt be divided between Ofd City HalfV 'm . tb" "dare"- anu tno nan in Allegheny, though the latter is ratber small for orchestral effects. All this is in comport with my Ideas of tho diffusion of mualctjulte as important as the composition and performance." itelohman, Fischer, Mollke and Do Vere scored groa ..triumphs at tho matinee to-day. Relebman sang tbo barltouo aria from Masse net's "La Bol do Lahore" with great fervor and superb voice, and Mil. D Vere sang tbo aila Iron) tbe same composer's "IEsclarmonde," In wblcb ooours tbe famous "Eiffel Tower" note, E In alto. The audience did not weary ot ap plauding until tbe donna had bowed from every position on the platform. Mr. Rlnehart, the artist, has joined the Pittsburg contingent. TWO LITTLE BXT0LUTI01T& The Central American Rebels In Both Cases Having Hard Luok. La Libbrtad, Salvador, May 7. Ad vices received here from Honduras state tbat at 3 o'clock yesterday morning a force under the command of Colonel Molina and General Bardales, both of which officers are leading rebels, made an attack upon tbo cnartel guard at Amapala. Tbe guard there was taken by surprise, and the rebels were soon In possession ot the cnartel. Tbe Govern ment troops were immediately summoned and a force comprising 630 men under command of Colonel Karrera made a movement against tbe cuartel. Severe fighting followed, but soon the Government troops succeeded in drl7ing tbe rebels from the cuartal.lndlctlng great loss upon them. Among tbe killed was General Bardales, one of tbe rebel leaders. Amapala Is situatea upon the island of tbat name, and tbe rebels were driven to the mainland. Colonel Barrera bas a foroe of 300 infantry and 40 cavalry guarding, tbe Island. The rebels are besieging tbe place, and evidently Intend to make another attaCkas soon as the reinforce ments-WBlotrthey are expecting arrive. A dispatch from San Joan del Sur, Nic aragua, says: From official sources It is learned tbat on April 30- a" conspiracy was discovered in Sanr Jose, Costa Rica, to overthrow President Rodriirnez. Tbe Government immediately requested and re ceived permission from tbe Permanent Coun cil to snspend the constitution, and tbe con spirators were captured Everything is now quiet From otner sources it is learned that tbe revolutionists attacked tbe barracks in San Jose, but were repulsed, five being killed. NOTHING IN THE EEP0ET. Xonng Mrs. Blaine Not Disturbed About Her Child Being Taken Away. rSFXCIAL TSLXOSAX TO TUX DISPATCH.! New YORK, May 7. General Martin T. Me Mabon.' counsel for Mrs. James G. Blaine. Jr., says tbat there Is nothing in tbe report that the young woman is distressed by fears tbat ber hus band's family will try to get possession of her child. "Her husband does not want It," said General McMabon, "nor does bis mother want it They couldn't eet it if they did. becadee tbe law gives tbe mother the custody of a child ot tender years unless she be an improper person, and of course nothing of tbat kind could be alleged aealnst Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr. Tbe father bas not contributed a cent to ber support or to the support of ber child. No Court will grant him the custody of it "She may retain undisturbed possession until the child Is old enough to choose for Itself, and she xnows It" Young Mrs. Blaine is said to be on ber way East from Sioux Falls. A WHOLESALE DBUNK. Death of a Seaman After Drinking About a Gallon of Whisky. SPECIAL TXLEOBAIC TO THE DI8FATCH. Philadflphia, May 7. Coroner Asbbridge will to-morrow bold an Inquest In tbe case of John Smith, a seaman on tbe bark Samuel B. Hale, lying at Greenwich Point, who died to-day from tbe effects ot having drank a gallon of whisky. Alexander Vlnks informed itbe Coroner that Smith oame from New York, where be lived with a man named Franklin, on Cherry street, that city. Vinke, who is a sailor on tbe same bark, and Smith were boarding In this city with Mrs. Miller, of 782 South Front street since tbe arrirat ot tbe bar: at Greenwich Point three days ago. He drank copiously during the entire stay here, and Vinke says he must bave gotten away with a gallon of whisky. Carl Hill told how Smith staggered aboard the vessel early to-day. Ha was In a helpless state of intoxi cation. Hill assisted him to bis bunk and Smith complained that bis stomach was on fire, and asked for a hogshead ot water to relieve him. OHIO'S HEATJQUAETEE3 At the World's Fair Decided Upon by the State Commission. rSFXCTAf. TXLXORAK TO TUB DtSPATOR.1 Columbus, May 7. The Ohio Commission for the World's Fair at a meeting to-day de cided to erect a headquarters on tbe ground, to cost from 115,000 to 123,000, and tbo Ohio Arch aeological Society asked authority to spend a portion of tbe appropriation of 1100,000 In making an exhibit Tbe commission elected W. H. AInerson, of Ashland, Secretary, and L. N. Bnnbam. Treas urer. Tbe next meeting will be held at Cleve land June 4. '. HAS TOLD HIS ST0EY. The Man Who Was After 85.000,000 or Jay Gould' Life Won't Talk. SPECIAL TELEOBAX TO THE DISPATCH.! NEW York. May 7. Charles J. Dixon, who says be came bere from Pueblo, CoL, to get 5,000,000 from Jay Gould or to kill him, is con fined in tbe Insane pavilion at Bellevne Hospi tal. Several efforts were made yes'terday to Induce blm to talk about blmself, but he per sisted that be bad told bis story and had noth ing more to say. He will be detained at Hallevtie several days before the physicians decldo what shall be dono with blm. A BAD WEECK IN CHICAGO. The Train Falls Throngh a Trestle, Inflicting Damages of Fully 8100,000. v CHICAGO, May 7. Damage amounting to $100,000 was caused by an accident on tbe West ern lodlanasBeltLlne la this city this mornins. A freight train was descending a heavy grade on a trestle when the rails spread. The locomotive and two tank cars went through' the trestle, tbe oil ignited, and tbe cars; locomotive and much ot tbe trestle were destroyed. The train haa," escaped by Jump- v ,t.o . IF YOU HAVE REAL ESTATE TO SELL, OK WANT TO BUT, ADVERTISE In The DISPATCH IT IS CLOSELY BEAD BY ALL WHO SEEK INVESTMENTS. - THREE, OENTa NOT GIVINGJN INCH. Instead of Recanting Rev. Dr. Briggs, the Eminent Pres byterian, Is Now MORE RADICAL THAN EVER. A Formal Utterance Reiterating and Defending His Yiew3. BIBLE NOT VERBALLY INSPIRED. Lather, Calvin and Hosts of Others Eecog nizeJ Urrora In It. ETEENAL PDSISHilEXr AN ABSUKDITI JSPXC1AL TELEOBAX TO TEE D1SPATCE. New Yobk, May 7. A new edition of Prof. Briggs' inaugural address on assum lng the Edward Robinson chair of biblical theology in the Union Theological Semi nary on January 20, is to be issued on Mon day, with an appendix answering some of tbe criticisms which have been made on It In the prefaco to the new edition, Prof. Briggs says: "I bave seen nothing in tlis nosme criticism to ieaa me to make anr In the appendix he reiterates bis dis belief in tbe verbal inspiration of tbe Scriptures. On this point ho makes the statement: "Verbal inspiration was not taught me by any of my theological teaohers In tbe Union Theological Semi nary. In my experience this scholastic dogma has kept many men away from the Bible." Against the Verbal Inspiration Idea. He tben quotes H. B. Smith in support of plenary inspiration In place or verbal. Subsequently he says: "I yield to no one In reverence for the Bible. My life (s de voted to tbe study of the Bible. Every word, every syllable, every letter receives reverent and careful handling. But rever ence is the stoutest foe to superstition. Bibliolatry Is a well-known vice of Protest antism." After reiterating hit opinion as to the errancy of the Bible, ha maintains tbat Luther and Calvin, Baxter and hosts of or-' tbodox scholars and divines in England and this country now recognize tbe exlstenco of errors. All this was perhaps to be expected, for Dr. Briggs bas confessedly tbe courace ot his convictions, but bis empbaslzine at length nis belief in moral regeneration after death and ultimate salvation to all, will probably arouse tbe criticism which tbe original declara tion to this effect in the address did not Eternal Punishment an Absurdity. Perhaps bis most noteworthy dictum on this point is as follows: "Believers who enter the middle stato enter guiltless; tbey are pardoned and -justified, and. 'no thine will be able to separate them from Christ's lore. They ate also delivered from all temptation. They are encircled wltb Influences for good such as they bave never enjoyed before. But they are still the same persons, wltb all tbe gifts and graces, and also tbe same habits of mind, disposition and temper as they bad when they left the world. "Death destroys the body; It does not change the moral and religious natnre of man. Tbe eternal punishment of a man whose evil nature has been stripped from blm and left in tbe grave is an absurdity. The fathers and doctors of tbe church will be tbe teachers of tbe dead aa tbey taught the living." VEEY STEANGE SUICIDE. A Bright and Brilliant Young Woman Ends Her Life by Poison. SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCH. J N onwicu. Conn, May 7. A strange suicide was tbat Wednesday of Miss Mlnuie E. Elder kin, a beautiful and accomplished young lady, at tbe country borne of ber father, the Rev. J. Elderkln, eteht miles east of this city. Miss Elderkin studied at tbe fashionable free acad emy at Norwich for a few terms and was in the class of 'SO. Before the time came for her to graduate she quit tbe academy and went to teaching school in tbe Bitgood district near ber home. She had a brilliant intellect, was studious by nature and everyone predicted she would have a remarkably successful career. Sbe went borne from ber school some time ago, and in ber laree bouse, which Is in a lonely recion, pored over books all day. She appeared to be happy: but on Wednesday, wblch was tbe twenty-second anniversary of her birthday, sbe suddenly closed a book sbe bad. been studying, went to ber room and swallowed aconite. Sbe died within a few minutes. Wbac led ber to commit suicide Is a mystery. At ber f nneral the Rev. H. T. Arnold, of Flalnfleld, and tbe Rev. C.J..H1II, ot Sterling Hill, offi ciated, and the local Grange, of which she was a member, carried arms full of flowers and dropped them into ber grave. KILLED IN A DUEL. The Victor, Son of the Murderer of 10 Men, Hunted by a Posse. Kkozviixe, May 7. A bloody dnel wa. fought near tbis city late yesterday by two men named Jobnson and Slzmore. Trouble bas existed- a long time between the men, and, falling to settle tbe difference, Johnson sent word to Slzmore to meet him in a secluded spot The challenge was accepted, and In tbe fight Jobnson was killed. Slzmore Is tbe Son ot a man who killed 19 persons before being blmself killed. A reward bas been offered for Sis more's arrest, and a large posse is now hunting blm down. IN TEOUBLE FOR EMBEZZLEMENT. The Defaulting Treasurer of the St, Louis Mining Exchange Missing. Sr. Locis. Msy 7. Tbe missing Mining Ex change man, Mcfherson, bas not turned up, and as his friends have not shown any disposi tion to make good his shortage the Board of Directors of the St Louis Mining Exchange passed a resolution to swear ont a warrant for embezzlement against tbelr missing treasurer. In order to give tbe friends of MoPberson anotber opportunity to protect him from a criminal prosecution, the directors of the Min ing Exchange bave decided to postpone th issuing ot a warrant until next Tuesday. BEICKMAKEES' BTBDXE. It Is Thought the Employers Will Forced to Give In. ISFECIAL TELEOBAX ZO THB DISPATCH. I COLTnrnUS. May 7. The brickmakers' strike is still In progress, tbougb committees of con ference have beeu appointed, and a compro mlse may be reached within tbe next few days. The yarns are all shutdown, and tbe indica tions are the strikers will be able to force the owners to grant the advance of 25 cents. Contractors have begun to complain because of a scarcity of brick. U. S. MARSHALS INTZBFEBE, They Will Assist the Indian Officers 1st Dealing With Colored Intruders. Muskooee, L T.. May 7.-The United SUtes Marshal bas sent deputies to tbe Cbomescowa district. Cherokee Nation, to make wholesale arrests of. the negroes who obstructed tbe In dian ofitcers who endeavored to sell- tbo Im provements ot tbe people regarded as la traders. Serious difficulty Is aoUalpa ted, ? . ?... $ mwMifi . '.. "J -1 A ' . $
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