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PITTSBURG", THURSDAY, MAT U, 1891.
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OURLEY Ofl GUARD,
"With Warm "Words and Lurid
Metaphor He Assails the
Powers That Be.
A PBOTEST TO PATTISOX
Ajraiast the Charter Legislation Giv
ing More Authority to the
Departments.
AN ONSLAUGHT uTOX THE CHIEFS.
His Honor Says They Are Responsible Only
to Councils, "Whose Election is
in Their Own Control.
AEGIBIENTS UPOX THE STREET BILLS.
"The GoKrnor listens to an Avalanche of Oratory
Fran Both Sides, but Gives No Sign as
to His Determination.
cossuniioxAUii is Tin: malv questiox
tn;or A staff conBESroxDLXT.
Hakkimiukg. May 13. The Governor
pave a hearing in the Executive Chamber
at noon to-day to the parties interested for
and against the Pittsburg street bills. Major
Morelauil first presented copies of Pittsburg
papers containing editorials in favor of the
bills and also a number of letters from lead
ing bankers, business men and other cities,
ass ig that the bills become a law.
C A. O'Brien opposed the curative bills,
sad the municipal lien bill so far as it re
lates to past improvements. .He quoted a
number oi caes to show that the retroactive
legislation contemplated in these measures
was unconstitutional, and that the prece
dents cited by the other side in the cases of
the city of Chester vs. Black and other de
cisions did not apply to the present bills.
There the matters to be cured were caused
by irregularities and informalities, while in
the Tittsburg cases they were th6 result of
ineradicable aud fundamental defects. The
latter had not arisen from the erronand
blunders of ofiiials, but from a -willful and
intentional tiolatiou of the constitutional
rights of the people.
Language of a Vigorous Character.
The acts of 1887 and 18S9 had been se
cured by the "ring" which had long domin
ated the city of 1'ittsburg, and who were
now shedding crocodile tears lest' bv the
Governor's veto of tne present Jjills'th'j f
city they had victimized lor years should be
put to a loss. Like, the lilies,-they; toiled
not, neither did they spin; yet, in many re
tpects, Solomon in all his glory was, not ar
rayed like unto them. They had forced
through the legislation of 1887, heedless of
publicNilamor against it, and knowing that
it was unconstitutional.
"Were the acts of these uncrowned kings
of the lobby to be now confirmed, and the
wrongs they had perpetrated to bo legalized?
If so, the power of Tweed in his palmiest
days would not be equal to the case. These
present bills had been hatched in secret con
clave. The people had not been called in
until late in the day, and then the meeting
held had not been composed of one-half as
many persons as he represented there to-day.
Hon. Alfred Marland said that the im
provements affected by these bills had been
made on suburban properties owned' largely
ly working people. They had been made
against the wishes of the property holders,
upon whom the assessments would be very
oppressive.
Trying to Slake Out Discrimination.
"When the Penn avenue act had. to be de
cided unconstitutional, and the city made
to pjy the cost, there had been no talk of
curative legislation. "Why? Because the
property they affected lay in the East End,
where the homes of the rich are located,
and there was no outcry because the city
had to pay the bill But now the
poor were affected', and there must
be curative legislation to make them pay
lor the improvements.
D. T. "Watson confined his remarks mainly
to curative bill "N"o. 207. He said it would
be a gross injustice to nine-tenths of the
people of Pittsburg if the bill failed to be
come a law. How could it be maintained
that the legi-latiou 'ought for was uuconsti
tuional. w hen the Supreme Court in the very
deci-ion which struck down the acts of 1687
and 1S9 had said that the proper place to go
lor relief was to the Legislature, aud that it
had made ha-te to decide the question in
Older that such relief might be sought at
this eion? The bill ha been framed in
strict accordance with the lines marked out
ly the Court. What right of the people Hid
theo bills violate? They only provided tlint
those benefited by improvements should
pay for them, and this light had been guar
anteed to the taxpayers of Pittsburg by tho
aetoflSjr, which had declared that in that
city local property bhoujd pay for local improvement-..
A Denial of Political Intrigue.
Mr. Moreland denied that the nets of 1887
and 1SS9 had been obtained by political in
terest". They had been the work of the
people themselves. Able lawyers had framed
them, the Councds had indorsed them, the
judges had declared them constitutional,
and no one had protested against them.
Both Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Marland had peti
tioned under these acts for the improve
ments they mow sought to escape paying for,
and all the property concerned had been
benefited by these improvements from 33 to
200 per cent. Test cases had been invited,
the sen ices of able lawyers tendered free of
cost, aud an indemnifying bond offered to
the property holders, but no one would go
into court.
"W. 15. RodgerscorroboratedMr.Moreland's
statement as to the test cases invited, and
argued at length as to the constitutionality
of tho measures.
Gotcnior Paulson asked Mr. Moreland
n hetl'.er or not he knew that Mayor Gourley
had filed a protc-t against "tho supplement
to the Pittsburg charter bilk Mr. Moreland
replied that he wa- not aw ate of the fact.
J. II. Wright, attorney for the citizens'
meeting, also spoke briefly, Indorsing the
bills. The hearing occupied three hours.
Maj or Gourlej " protcstis couched in most
vigorous language. lie bays: "As Mayor
nnd Chief Executive of tho cityof Pittsburg
I beg leave to address you, tho Chief Ex
ocHth e of the State, in relation to matters of
vital interest to the people of this city, in
tcitteta with which their comfort, rights of
propertj , fixation and political freedom are
intimately connected and Involved."
The Protest of Mayor Gourley.
After reviewing the provisions of Ihe
charter act, ho proceeds: "Tho act of .Juno
14, 18S7, was pased when Pittsburg was the
only city of the second class in the State and
it was drafted and enacted without an atom
of approval by the peoplo of tho city or by
tho representatives of the Councils. While
it was the unquestioned provinco of the
Legislature under the Constitution to prepare
and enact tho law tho fact remains that tho
act referred to was prepared, and tho Legis
lature had the interest of a political syndi
cate or trust, the individuals composing
which have for many years ruled tho city
and prepared the legislation, both State and
municipal, affecting it to suit their own po
litical purposes and insure their pocuniary
advantage and gain."
The Mayor further states that tho people
of Pittsburg' are under the domination of
autocratic heads of departments, "men who
ore responsible to nobody but tho Councils
w ho elect them, aud they uao powerful influ
ence which their positions enable them to
exert to nominate and elect to Councils only
such persons as will be subject to their re
quests, obey their directions in the enacting
of ordinances, approve their awards of con
tracts and re-elect them to office at tho expi
ration of their terms. The heads of depart
ments are not tho political syndicate.
They are only part of Its machinery
and are subject to orders and must cringe.
Tho chiefs of the syndicato are entirely dif
ferent persons; they don't want offices for
the sake of the salaries; they want toll; they
want, and have, the power to make the
slate and to direct the Sta to legislation that
relates to tho city. They control the grant
ing of franchises and privileges by tho Coun
cils, taking stock in enterprises, not in con
sideration of money paid by them, but for
political favor.
A Liberal Use of Metaphor.
"This power is ruthlessly used, and like a
naked sw ord of Damocles hangs suspended
over the heads of helpless citizens. There
is no election in tho county in which their
malign influence is not felt, and even the
candidates for the judiciary may well bo
timid and fearful of their enmity."
After tho division of the cities of the State
in threo classes in lS7t,the protest continues,
lcgixlation'relating to nttsburg was not a.
matter of material interest to legislators
from other localities outside of Allegheny
county, aud "tho syndicate, taking advant
age of this isolation of interest, and control
ing absolutely the membership from their
own county, obtained almost any lcgis!ation
they desired to have in relation to the city.
If any other persons attemptel to secure
proper legislation they were baffled and
dofeated by tho intrigues and opposition of
a political combination determined to mould
legislation for Pittsburg to suit .their own
selfish purposes and perpetuate their ow n
power. What a familiar spectacle is pre
sented by these self-constituted rulers, as
they move from place to place in Council
chamber and legislative hall, -whispering
iiuic uiiu lucre xiilu listening rciia 11113
Insinuations which determine the action of
submissive members on questions affecting
the well being of the city. These facts re
garding the condition of our citv affairs are
principally within my own knowledge. They
are familiarly known td oar citizens. If this
supplement becomes alaw it will extendand
fortify the power of this political ring, and
tighten the bonds which already fetter our
people. It will throw around ihe heads of
departments a bulwark of power which will
mnke-tbem the arrogant masters rather than
the employed servants of the people."
jur. uouney niso say3 mar tne powers or
tne .nayor oi nttsourg are limited, ana not
nearly so great as those exercised by the
Mayor of Philadelphia. Ho directs the
Governor's attention to tho fact that section
7 of article 3 of -the Constitution provides
that no special law shall be passed changing
the charters of cities, and that the supple
ment to the act of 1SS7 changes the charter
of Pittsburg. None of the gentlemen present
in the interest of the bills had anything to
say relative to the Mayor's protest. Senator
Flinnsaid to-night that Jio had not yet redd
it. ... UcyarVlAtL.
IF30B5 USE (rOUBLEY"S VICTOEY.
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The Supplemental Charter Legislation to Be
"Withdrawn and Modified.
Harbtsbubo, May 13. Lat2 to-night it was
decided to withdraw the bill supplemental
to the Pittsburg charter, because it might be
deemed by tho Governor unconstitutional,
as embracing two subjects, one defining the
powers of heada of departments, and an
other authorizing the issuing of certificates
of indebtedness. Separate bills covering
these two subjects will be substituted.
CHANGING THE BILL.
Set oral Important Amendments toBakcr's
Ballot Measure.
Harwsbcrg, May IX The Senate Elections
Committee considered the Baker ballot bill
this afternoon, and practically decided to
make the following changes: Any party
polling 5 per cent of tho highest entire vote
cast shall bo considered a political party
andjbe entitled to certify nominations. The
original bill required 3 per cent and
the amendments inserted last week fixed it
at 10 per cent. Nomination papers for inde
pendent candidates for Stato offices must be
signed by 1 per .cent of the largest entire
vote cast in the State. For all other offices
it remains 6 per cent of the largest
vote cast in the district, as pro
scried by the amendments of last
"week. All signers to nomination papers
must make affidavit to their residence and
signatures. All certificates of nomination
aud nomination papers for State offices must
bo filed GO days before election. The original
bill required 30, and the first amendment 90
days.
fn tho case of county offices, they must bo
filed 40, and for boroughs and townships 20.
The original bill fixed the limit at 21 and 18
days for counties, and 7 and 5 for boroughs
and townships, the days of grace being Tor
the benefit of independent candidates,
while tho first amendments made it 30 days
in all cases. The bill originally fixed the
time for filing objections to State nomina
tions within 7 and 4 days after the last day of
llling in all other cases 4 and 2 days.
The first amendments raised It to CO and 20
days, but the present changes make it 30 and
10 days. Booths must be provided for everv
60 voters, instead of 75 in tho original bill
and 25 In the amendments of last week. No
change in the form of tickets was decided
on. Other amendments nro under consider
ation, and those given have not vet been
formally agreed to, but tho commlttco has
practically decided to Incorporate them in
the bill.
A NEW E0AD BILL.
It Is Being Prepared and "Will Be Intro
duced at Once.
IlAnr.isnuRO, May 13. Tho friends of the
road bill, and particularly those who served
on the road commission, are very indignant
at the Governor's veto of the measure. They
declare that his message is nothing more
than a rehash of the speeches of Mr. Brown
in the Senate and Captain Skinner In the
Houe.
It is reported to-night that a new road bill
is being prepared and will be introduced at
once, special orders being asked for it. It is
to provido for a cash tax, fix a standard for
road-making, and establish a township coun
cil In every township, if necessary, lor tho
railng of funds to properly construct the
roads.
THE TE00PS "WITHDEAWN.
Sheriff McCormlck Xow Thinks That He
Can Go It Alone.
HABRiSBtnta, May 13. Sheriff McCormlck,
of Fayette county, having to-day tele
graphed that ho believes he can now exe
cute the process of the law and preservo tho
peace of the county without assistance from
the State troops. Adjutant General McClel
land to-night telegraphed an order to Cap
tain L. II. Frasher, Company C, Tenth Regi
ment, to dismiss the company.
On behalf of the Governor ho thanks Cap
tain Frasher and the members of hiscom
Eany for the soldierly manner in which they
ave performed their duties.
Negatively Keported.
Habbisburo, May 13. In the Senate, the
Houso concurrent resolution, looking to
election of United States Senators by popu
lar vote was negatively reported.
Pittsburg Park Bill.
IlAitnrsBrBG, May 13. Tho Houso amend
ments to tho bill relating to public parks in
cities, and repealing acts relating to Pitts
burg inconsistent with it, were concurred
in by tho Senate.
Amended the BllL
HAnHiSBCM, May 13. Senator Bpbinson I
amended his constitutional convention bill,
by providing that returns of tho election
shall be opened in the presence of tho Gov
ernor, Secretary of the Commonwealth and
Auditor General.
THE BOYER SUBSTITUTE.
SENATOB GBADY OFFERS IT FOE THE
TAGGABT TAX BILL.
A Proposition to Bush It Through the
Senate Successfully Combated Hints of
Another Tax Commission in Connection
"With the Itesolation of Grady.
Habbisburo, May 13. Senator Grady offered
a resolution this morning for the substitu
tion of thelloyor bill for the Taggart bill, as
had been agreed upon in the Finance Com
mittee yesterday, and reciting tho facts rela
tive to the estimated results of tBe measure,
should It become a law. It also recommends
that the Secretary of Internal Affairs bo di
rected to obtain and furnish in printed form
before the next session of the Legislature
official statistics as to the actual value of all
real and personal property, the rates of tax
ation and tho object for which the taxes are
assessed, and tho practical operation of the
laws for assessing and collecting tho same,
b ith detailed information as to the localrev
cnues and expenditures.
Senator Bobbins objected to tho resolu
tion, on tho ground that tho substitution of
the Boyer bill could not properly bo made,
as it was not similar in character to tho
Taggart bill, one being for State and tho
other fqr local taxation, and gave notice
that ho would raise the same objection when
the bill came before the Senate. On motion
of Senator Brown, tho resolution w ent to the
Finnnce Committee.
Apart from its nuin purpose, the resolu
tion Is objected to becauso of tho last clause
relative to Information to bo furnished by
the Secretary of Internal Affairs. It is hinted
that this savors of another tax commission,
and it is the general opinion that the State
has had enough of these costly and useless
bodies.
Mr. Grady, who was considerably dis
gruntled over the reception given his reso
lution, afterward introduced another mak
ing the amended bill a special order for first
ana second readings on jsionuay ana Tues
day evenings and on Wednesday evening for
final passage. Special sessions of the Sen
ate, lasting from S until 10 o'clock, werp fixed
for this purpose. This was more
warmly opposed than tho first. Senator
Packer characterizing a proposition to rush
through a bill of this importance in threo
two-hour sessions, and this nfter tho Senato
committee had had the bill in its possession
for six weeks, as nothing short of monstrous.
Senator Bobbins also opposed it on tho samo
grounds, and Mr. Grady finally had Its con
sideration postponed until to-morrow.
BITUMINOUS MINING BILL.
It Passes Second Heading in the House "With
Some Amendments.
IlAKniSBUKQ.'May 13. Thebituminousmine
bill passed'second reading In tho Houso to
day, after being amended to increase the
salary of the mine inspectors from
$2,000 to $3,000 per annum, and by
the insertion of section 8 of the an
thracite mine bill, which provides that
for injuries occasioned by tho violation of
tho law by any owner, superintendent, mino
foreman or fire boss, a right of action shall
accrue to the person for direct damages, sus
tained thereby, and in caso of loss of life the
right shall accrue to tho widow or lineal
heirs. The j urisdictlon in cases of violation
of the law was taken from Justices of the
Peace and vested in the Courts of Quarter
Sessions, and the minimum punishments
were stricken out.
Mine inspectors Adams, Block, Jenkins
anu JJuncuu unu. several ui me miners un ilia
late commission are here in tha interest of
the bllL Adams and Block making arguments
in its support before tho Senate MirungCom
mitt co jthis morning. A, delegation ovthq
Pittsburg CoAl Exahange" appeand before
the committco in -opposition to tho bill.
Thore wero present Iiarry Brown, President
T. J. Wood, T. J.-Forsythe, Roger Hartley,
James Loutltt, II. C. Bughman,.and B. C
Crowthers, Secretary. These gentlemen
hold that the bill was prepared, 'too hastily,
and that many important provisions, among
them tho precautions to be taken m ap
proaching abandoned gas wells, have been
omitted, and want another commission to go
Into tho matter more thoroughly and report
another bill.
AEEANGING THE DISTEICTS.
Tho Senate Steering Committee Considers
Congressional Apportionment.
HARBiSBUito, May 13. The Senate steering
committee met to-day and agreed to support
a resolution to ndjourn finally on May 28
It was also decjded to support Senator
Critchfleld's bill creating a Department of
Agriculture and a special order will be made
for it. Decided objections were made to tho
Congressional apportionment bill Intro
duced in the House by Mr. Baker nnd said to
be tho compromise measure agreed upon
by both pai ties in .the House Committee.
The Kepiiblican Senators say that it i3 an
entirely obnoxious bill, and might with pro-
Iirietv be called a Democratic, rather than a
tepublican, measure.
Mr. Sm dcr. of Chester, will to-morrow in
troduce a bill which changes the arrange
ment of districts in the committee's bill. To
meet Congressman Stone's oblectlons. AVni
ren is taken from Erie and Crawford and put
with McKean, Potter and Cameron. Several
changes are also made In the Eastern dis
tricts. It is estimated that this arrangement
will give 24 Bepubllcan districts, although
Washington, Greeno and Fayette cannot bo
regarded as sure, and six Democratic dis
tricts. The committee also agreed to support
amendments similar to those framed in tho
Elections Committee, except that it was
decided fo decrease the percentage neces
sary to sign-nomination papers from 10 to 3,
as was fixed in tho Baker bill at first.
THE INDIGENT INSANE.
The Bill Providing for State Aid Passed By
tho House.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
Habbisbubo, May 13. Among the appro
priation bills passed finally by tho House
were tho following: "
Appropriating $45,000 to the Western Peni
tentiary; $10,000 to the Edinboro Xormal
School; Senato bill requiring the State to
pay $150 per capita for resident insane
accommodated in county hospitals; appro
priating $5000 to Grove City College, Merco'r
county; $8,000 to Normal School at Call-
IVtmin CV1 flfVl fn Millai-cflllA Vn..1 C.l.n.1.
AMi.iiif twj iwoiiiko .wiiuui cvuuui:
$13,000 to College Hospital at Philllpsburg;
$4,000 to repair damage nt Shoop's Bun,
Huntingdon county, caused by flood.
SCHELLMAN C0NFIEMED
By the Senate as Alderman of the Sixth
"Ward in Allegheny.
HAnniSBtmo, May 13. Senator Neeb'sbill
for tho Incorporation of distilling firms
passed tho Senate finally to-day.
Mr. Nceb also called up to-day the nomina
tion of.P. J. Schellman for Alderman of tho
Sixth ward of Allegheny, which has been
hung up for some time, and it was confirmed.
A VICT0EY TOE PEOHTBrXION.
Federal Judges Throw Appeals of Iowa
' Liquor Men Out of Court.
Des Moixes, Ia., May 13. An important
decision was rendered by Judge Shiras in
tho Federal Court here to-day. An attempt
has been made to block proceedings under
tlin CfntA -nrnlitl.lfr.,- In... 1... l.n..iM 1t-M
l tion transferred to tho Federal Courts.
.1 uago niras, m a case f i om Oskaloosa,
ruled that unless new questions wero in
volved tho United States courts would not
Interfere w ith State laws for which the State
courts were ample. The 'decision is con
sidered an Important prohibitory victory.
THE CHAETIEES PEESBTTEEY.
But Little Business of Importance Trans
acted at 'Its Canonslrarg Meeting.
CSPECIAL TELEOKAJI TO THE DISPATCH.
Wabihsotox, Pa., May 13. At the meeting
of thoChartleis Presbytery of tho United
rrcsbytcrlan Church, at Caiionsburg to-day,
Bev. Mr. McDonald was installed as pastor
of the Greensldo Avenue Church.
After other unimportant bnsinoss had been
attended to, tho enso of Bcv. H. W. Temple,
pastor of the Washington congregation, was
taken up, he havlngnppllcd for admission to
the Preabvterv. After some discussion hi
was receives! into membership.
RUMORS OE A BATTLE.
Keported in Mexico That the Charles
ton Has Sunk the Itata'.
NO OFFICIAL INFORMATION TET.
The Tankee Cruiser Commanded by a Man
Hot Afraid to Fight k
HIS EECORD IN THE LATE REBELLION
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCII.l
Washington, May IS. Somothing of a sen
sation was created hero to-night by tho fol
lowing press bulletin from tho City of
Mexico:
Tho Anglo-American to-day publishes
rumors of tho sinking of, the Itata by tho
United States cruiser Charleston, but gives
neither time nor place. Tho authorities hero
say they have no information whatever con
cerning the matter.
In an .interview this evening Attornoy
General Miller Btated that ho had no news
relative to tho Itata caso, and ho explained
why it was improbable that the Department
of Justice would havo any news relative to
the capture of the Chilean pirato until sueh
shall havo been communicated to his depart
ment by tho Navy Department or the State
Department.
No News at the Navy Department.
The Navy Department is without fresh
news from tho Pacific coast relative to the
movements or whereabouts of the UnUed
States cruiser Charleston. Navy Department
officials say, however, they are expecting
momentarily to get some news about or from
the Charleston, although it is possible a day
or two may elapse before any reliable in
formation whatever reaches here.
No ono can charge Captain George C.
Kcmcy, tho Commander of tho Charleston,
with being afraid of gunpowder. His record
during the Civil War is a sufficient refuta
tion of any such charge. Captain Bemey had
many sniffs of gunpowder, lind not upon a
single occasion did it nauseate him; in fact,
ho seemed to enjoy it. Ecmey was born
in Iowa, and was appointed a midshipman
at the naval academy on September 20, 1855.
Ho was in the old Hartford, in the East In
dies squadron, when the Civil War began,
and asked to come to the center of actlvo
work. His request was granted, and he was
ordered to the gunboat Matblehead in the
South Atlantic blockading squadron. Ho
was present during the siege, of York
town, and oh several occasions engaged
the batteries at Long range, until that place
was.ovacuated by the Confederates on May
5, 1S62. p
After that the Marblehead went farther
north, and, In consequence of being ground
ed, Lieutenant Bemey was compelled to wit
ness tho battle of West Toint, Va., without
being able to participate in it. But ho' took
an active part in tho engagement with the
rebels at White Houso, Pamunky river; on
June 19, 1882. He was also engaged with the
batteries on Sullivan Island, S. C, on two oc
casions; with Battery Wagner, Morris
Island, at Long range, and toot part in tho
general engagement with Battery nagner,
August 17, 1S63.
Helped to Bombard Fort Sumter.
He was in command of the naval battery
on Morris Island from August 23 to Septem
ber 8,-1363. and was engaged in the jjjffgfcard
mpht of Fort Sumter.' He couimaiifijR'dlo
second division of the boats in tho night at-I
taCK on J; or; eumier, aepieiuuur o, 1000, i ut-u
ho was taken prisoner by tho Rebels. Ho
was not released for several months, so that
his future war services could not be con
spicuous. Since then he has been on squad
ron duty, survey duty, at the Naval Acad
emy, the Naval Observatory and the Navy
Department.
Bear Admiral William P. McCann, who is
with his flagship, the Pensacola, In Chilean
waters, and has been instructed to lay vio
lent hold on the Itata in case she should
come within his reach, is. a lighter from tho
"Bluo Grass" legion. He was born in Ken
tucky on-May 4, 1830, and was appointed a
mldsliipman in the navy when 18 years of
age. He was at Vera Cruz on the frigato
Sabine at the breaking out of the Rebellion,
but immediately asked for moro active
service, and was sent to Fort Pickens, which
he reinforced with sailors and marines on
April 14 and 15, 1661.
He remained off the fort for 127 days, and
in June assisted in landing additional rein
forcements. In August,on the Sabine, ho was
sent to blockade on tho coast of South Caro
lina and rescued a battalion of marines of
the Port Boyal expedition and tho crew of
tho transport stenmor Governor. In April,
1862, ho was placed in temporary command
of the gunboat Maratanza at the
seizure of Yorktown, had several en
gagements with tho battorics there and
at Gloucester Point, and when the
enemy evacuated Yorktown ho took the
Mnrafnnza tin the York and Pamunkv rivers.
and co-operated with the Army of tho Po
tomac. Ho led several reconnoltering expe
dition on both rivers, capturing a Rebel gun
boat and several blockade runners. OnXc
tober 1, 1862, Lieutenant Commander' Mc
Cann was placed in command of the gun
boat Hunchback in the sounds of North
Carolina, his services there being highly
commended in the official reports to the Sec
retary of the Navy.
Any Amount of Actlvo Service.
In April, 1863, during the siege of Washing
ton, N. C, ho had command of fivo gunboats,
with which he frequently engaged nnd
silenced the batteries at Hall's and-Swain's
Point, oil the Pimlico. In November follow
ing ho was ordered to command the gunboat
Kennebec, which hadl3 monthsactivcandex
citlng service blockading Mobile Bay, captur
ing three blockade runners, which were sold
for moro than a half million of dollars.
In the battle of Mobile Bav, on August 5,
1861, the Kennebec was lashed to tho Monon
gaheln, tho fifth in line of battle; and when
ramming the rebel ironclad Tennessee she
had several officers and men wounded.
Later a ten-Inch shell from Fort Morgan
passed through the Kennebec's quarter and
within a few feet from where her commander
stood. Since the war Admiral McCann has
seen much actlvo employment.
Tho Charleston is 300 feot long by 45 beam,
and 18K mean draught, and has a displace
ment of 3,730 tons. Her contract called for
7,000 horse power ironi her compound en
gines, driving twin screws; but the average
reacuca in lour nours on ner trial was
onlv 6,G06. However, her speed was consid
erably greater than had been expected, be
ing an average of 18 1-5 knots for four hours.
During portions of this trial her Speed ran
above 19 knots. Tho battery of the Charles
ton consists of two eight-inch and six six
Inch breech-loading rifles, with a secondary
battery of rapid Are guns, besides two re
volving cannon on each mast, short gatlings.
Originally sho was designed to carry
ten-inch guns in place of eight
inch, bnt the only gun3 of tho
former caliber yet finished arc those of tho
Miantonomah. Her 8-inch guns are mounted
at a distance of 60 foet from bow and stern
respectively, and are somewhat protected
against machine-gun fire by segmental
shields. Amidships the six 6-inch rifles are
mounted on the broadside in projecting
sponsons. She carries about 300 men.
As for tho Itata, she is an iron screw
steamer about 290 feet long and -nearly 20
feet In draught, having' a displacement of
1,766 tons. She had some small guns on
board.
ANOTHER SOUTH AMEEICAN WAE.
Dutch Guiana Now the Sccuo of a Bloody
'Insurrection Growing in Strength.
Paramaribo, Dutch Guiaita, May 13. The
peoplp of the lower orders have revolted
against tho authorities in Dutch Guiana.
Several serious conflicts with tho insurgents
havo occurred, in which many persons wero
wounded, and tho situation is constantly
becoming more alarming.
A dissension between the Governor of tho
colony and officials under him as to what
measures should be adopted serves to
heighten the disorder.
MEXICO ON THE LOOK-OUT.
Humors That tho Pursuing and Pursued
. Warships Have Been Sighted.
Crrf op Mexico, May 13. Tho Government
has given strict orders to the port, authori
ties on- tho Pacific .coast to report, the ap
pearance Of any Chilean or other .-warships.
It will be. difficult to get news, as the Gov
ernment w ires havo to be relied on alto
gether. Tho general opinion here is that
tho Itata-and her convoys will double up on
tho Charleston." The Government has or
dered tho gunboat JJemocrata to Jreep a
sharp lookout for tho vessels.
It is rumored here that a private telegram
has been received, announcing that a fish
ing schooner yesterday saw two vessels out
at sea off the coast at lull-speed. Ono of the
vessels was sighted at. 10 a. si. and the other
at 2 p. m., but they wero so distant that tho
fishermen were not able" to distinguish them.
BEINFOEOEMENTS AT IQUIQTJE.
A Monitor, a Gunboat and Transports Land
1,500 Sfen.
iQtJiqtTE, May 13. To-day tho monitor Huas
car, the gunboat Magallanes and transports
Aconcagua, Cachapoal and DIoblo, arrived
in the bay from Caldera and Antofagosta
with three battalions of troops under com
mand of Lopez, Frisjand Valonzucla.
Senator 3Ianuel Joso Irarrazaval and depu
ties Kamon Barros.'Lueo Lodslaw, Errazurlz
Centura, Blanco Viel, Cordello. Saav, Dr.
Arivu and Minister of War Colonel Adolfo
Holdy, wero on board. Tho troops num
bered aboutl,500, nndparaded the streets and
wero received with great enthusiasm. Sena
torMnnncl Jose Irarrazaval has been ap
pointed Minister of the Interior.
HOPEFUL TOM COOPER.
HE IS SANGUINE THE BAKER BALLOT
BILL WILL BE PASSED.
Under SuchnLaw, Campaigns "Will Be Those
of Education It Sounds the Death Knell
of tho Political Heeler An Amendment
Suggested. i
SPECIAL TELEGBAM TO THE DISPATCH.
Philadelphia, May 13. Ex-Stato Chairman
Thomas Y. Cooper, Collector of tho port of
Philadelphia, is among those who are san
guine that tho Baker bill is now on the home
stretch, with" a commanding lead. In a.
little chat this morning, during which the
Collector was very earnest in his advocacy
of ballot reform, he said: "From the pres
ent outlookl feel confident that tho Baker
bill will bo passed by the State Legislature.
It will bq amended in some respects, as It
should bo, to divest' it of whatever crudities
itmay.possessjhut no amendment will bo
tacked on that is unfriendly to tho spirit of
the original bilk It is a good measure and
it'should become a part of the statutes as
soon as possible. There can bo no question
as to the sentiment" of the general public on
tills matter.
"With tho spirit of tho bill upheld In its
principal features the vocation of thepollti
cal rounder will como to nn end. lie will
netboabletomanago tho elections to suit
nis own iancy or- lor nis personal Doneui.
In' the future the man who aspires to control
must bo something more than a ballot-box
-manipulator. He will have to bo an indi
vidual who can command the respect, as
well as tho good will of his neighbors.
"It will make some surprising changes, to
be sure, but such as will make politics of a
higher order than they havo been in the
past. Tho Baker bill is a radical measure in
that respect, and for that reason, Jf for no
other, should become a law. The campaigns
hereafter, under tho provisions of this bill,
will have to be those of education. The
voter will depend upon the press, the orator
and literature to determine and enable him
to make up his mind how ho shall cast his
ballot. It is for that reason that tho press is
so unanimously in favor of tho bill.
"Thoro is one amendment which should be;
introduced. -I mean tho restriction of the'
voter to any particular candidate, or. set of
candidates. A qualified citizen has the
right, the constitutional right, to vote for
wnocver ne pieascs. lie is privileged to re
ject any or all of the candidates on printed
lists and write tho name or names of such
others as ho may elect to vote for."
A,iraWNEMy,'X)EJFETOrf
A Species of Beetle Causing "West Virginia
Growers Much Anxiety.
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO Tlffi DISPATCH.
Papkeesbubo, May 12. A. D. Hopkins, Gov
ernment entomologist at the experiment
station at the. West Virginia University, re
ports tho alarming appearance in. different
parts of tho State "of a destructive beetle,
which, ho'says, is tho "imported fruit bee
tle," and mado Its first uppcaranco about 15
years ago. This beetle attacks fruit trees in
particular. It mines through the bark and
outer sap-wood, causing in avery short timo
tho death of the tree. Much loss has been
reported from different sections. This
destructive bcotle, tho entomologist says, be
longs to the same family of insects as those
found in myriads in the spruce forests of
West Ylrgmla last season, whoso attacks
caused the destruction of many valuable
forests. Its habits and mode of attack aro
tho same as that of tho spruce beetle.
The leaves of tho trees attacked turn yel
low or brown, as if scorched by fire, and tho
bark is found punctured with small holes
resembling ,-shot holes." Upon removing
the bark thousands of minute grubs aro
found in the bark and outer sap-wood.
These bugs are tho larvas of tho beetle, and
when they change from the chrysalis state
they emerge from the tree, leaving the bark
Iiuncturcd with innumerable small round
lolcs. An earnest investigation into the
habits of tho Insect, tho damage caused by
it and its distribution over the State, is now
being mado and the best remedies for its
eradication are special subjects of study.
C0EE EI0TEBS ON TRIAL.
No Evidence of Any Strength Introduced
in tho First Day's Proceedings.
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISrATCH.
Gbeessbbeo, May 13. The Morowood Sun
day riot cases came up before the grand jury
here this morning, nnd a'true bill was re
turned against the defendants. This is the
riot that occurred previous to the killing)
when an army of strikers went to Siorewood
and drovo workers from "the ovens and
broke tools and destroyed other property Qf
the company.
The caso was put on trial in Judgo Bay-
burn's court this afternoon. The only wit
ness heard this afternoon was Superinten
dent Morris Ramsay, but his evidenco was of
little account. Ho only knew there was'a
riot, and could not identify any of the pris
oners. A band of musicians composed of strikers
from Mt. Flcasant, paraded the streets all
day, and the Court House was filled with iu
'terested spoptators. Tho defendants, Messrs.
Hails, McCarthy, Phillips and others, are
charged with not and carrying concealed
weapons. The Morewood murder case will
come beforo the grand jury to-morrow morn
ing, and a great many of the witnesses havo
already arrived.
NO AGREEMENT YET.
The Hocking Valley Machine Miners and
Operators Still Far Apart.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
CoiaTMBUB May 13. Tho conference com
mittees of machine miners and operators of
the Hocking Valley have been in session all
day and up to 12 o'clock tp-nlght, without
coming to any agreement on a scale. All tho
machine mines of the valley are represented,
and all tho operators who employ machines.
The miners presented tho following de
mands: That tho present prices for Harrison
machines bo paid; an increase o5 cents over
present prices for tho Lechner machines; an
advance of 1 cent for cutters; 2 cents ad
vance for drilltns in wide work; 4 cents for
drilling in entry or narrow work.
Colonel W. P. Rend, of Chicago, and other
operators stated they did not believe there
was any cnance oi a compromise, ana tho
miners are equally confident no conclusion
will be reached, although President Rae, of
tho United Mine Workers, thinks tho differ
ences will bo adjusted to-morrow.
WILL AID THEXB KINSMEN.
The Hebrew Order of B'Nai B'Rlth to Meet
in St. Louis on Sunday.
St. Louis, May 13. On Sunday, May 17, one
district or section of tho largest charitable
and benevolent organization in tho world
wiU meet In St. Louis. .Tho convention will
ho of delegates f 10m district No. 2 of tho In
dependent Order Of B'Nnl B'Rlth, the great
est Hebrew organization in existence. There
will be 80 or 85 delegates, representing the
States of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri,
Kansas', Colorado'and Now Mexico.
One of tho most important questions which
will in all probability bo discussed will bo
thepcrsccutionof the Hebrews in Russia,
and spme steps will be token to aid those in
neJdofit. .
SATED THEIR LIVES.
So Consul Corte Says of Mayor
Shakespeare and Mob leaders.
THE ITALIANS WANTED EEVENGE,
But He Forced Them to Await the Action
, of the Home Government.
ETJDEJI NOW BEADY FOE ARBITRATION
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCH.
New Obleass, Slay 13. Signor Corte, the
Italian Consnl hero, did not leave to-day, not
having heard from Signor Poma, the Vice
Consul who is to act in his place during his
absence. Signor Poma is in Boston and has
been telegraphed to in order to let Corte
know when ho would be In New Orleans. It
is probable that tho latter will leave to
morrow. Relative to the summbns from Rudlnl, the
Consul said: "As the consular agent of the
Italians during tho stirring events which
have led to the oxchange of diplomatic
courtesies between my Government and
that of tho United States, I am about tho
only accredited Italian who is able to offi
cially testify In person, at Rome, relative to
the unfortunate affair and the numberless
complications which have originated there
from. My testimony.supportedby documents,
which I havo carefully drawn up touching
every and oven tho slightest dotail of tho
affair is required at home. My chief desires
my presence He has summoned me and I
am about to obey. At any rate why should I
bo recalled? Because I have expressed my
opinion as an Italian upon the barbarity of
the acts complained of. God forbid ns a gen
tleman nnd a free agent, in a free country.
f and, officially, the' representative of one of
tho European powers, I should bo taken to
task for having tho courage to express an
opinion upon matters vital to tho dearest
sentiments of my countrymen.
"Do you peoplo expect that I think as your
Mayor doos? or- tho foreman of the grand
Jury! I have saved Mayor Shakespeare's
life, and I have done the same service to Mr.
Parkerson and Mr. Wickliffe and other lead
ers. Tho day after tho killing thero was a
determined, absolutely almost uncontrolla
ble determination among certain of my
countrymen to kill tho Mayor and all those
who had a hand in tho butchery, but I re
strained their hands. I controlled tho furi
ous men; I told them to beware. I said that
if any harm befell those gentlemen I would
unresenrsdly denounce the perpetrators of
tho deed. This firm stand checked them,
and'I succeeded in holding them with the
promise tuat x wouiu do everything in my
power to obtain Justice, redress and satis
faction in the properand legitimate manner,
arbitration and other diplomatic measures
between the two governments. I havo every
confidence in the saying, 'All's wcllthat ends
well.' ,
"The futnro has peace In store. Evil pas
sions, popular fury.raco prejudices havo run
In their course, and the reign of calm reason
and sober Judgment is at hand. This will
surely result from tho long Investigations,
the official demands and responses and the
diplomatic at temps at amicable undcrstand
ingandsatisfactoryadjustmentoftheprescnt Imbroglio. It would only be an act of hu
manity, if the solution of the problem is
found in the payment of an indemnity to
the families of the dead Italians. I tell yon
sir.that I havo conclusive evidenco that
among tho killed there wero several Italian
subjects and that they could have proven an
alibi clear as daylight to cxculpato them
from the Hennessey murder. Those men
have left their wives and children destitute
Would it not be jjist and equitable to indem
nity the bereaved ones?"
. WnXINa-Ta'ABBITEATE,
Itudlnl in Favor of Submitting the Dispute
to the Czar. .
BV DUSLAP'S CABLE COMPANT
Rome, May 13. At to-day's sitting of Ttho
Council of Ministers, tho Marquis Rudini ex
pressed nn opinion in favor of submitting
tho, question, in dispute with the United
States, over tho'New Orleans affair, to arbi
tration. Signor Nicotera warmly supported
this opinion, nnd if tho American Govern
ment consents to arbitrate tho matter, His
Imperial Majesty, tho Czar of Russia, will
bo selected by Italy as arbitrator.
THE0UGH THE C0EN STATE.
The Presidents! Party ItoyaUy Beceived by
Nebraska and Its Governor.
Omaha, May 13. Tho special bearing tho
President's party entered Nebraska early
this morning, and tho speech-making and
hand-shaking of the day began at Hastings.
Irrigation and diversity of resources of the
community were tho leading themes of the
President's speech there.
Governor Thayer, Lieutenant Governor
Majors and all tho State officers Joined tho
visitors at Crcto and welcomed tliem to the
State. Tho travelers arrived nt Lincoln at
9 o'clock, and received a most coi dial wel
come, the opening speech being made by
Governor Thayer. Commercial travelers
presented the President a handsome satin
embossed address. Harrison's response was
brief, but in good taste.
The crowning event of the dav was tho
reception at Omaha, where tho. President
addressed the assembled thousands at
greater length. In the course bf his remarks
he said:
"We shall always havo parties. It is
characteristic of ourpeople. But it is pleasant
to observe that in all this Journoy wo have
taken how large a stock of common patriot
ism we find in all the people. Cheers.
You have hero a State of magnificent capa
bilities. Tho States that raise corn are tho
greatest States in tho world. Cheers. We
have a surplus production in these great
valleys, for which wo must seek foreign
markets. It is pleasant to know that DO per
cent or more of our agricultural products
are consumed by our people. It ennnot be a
vflrv rlistnnt dav when the farmers slinll
realize tho ideal condition and find a market
out of his' own farm wagon for what ho pro
duces. It has been n source of constant
thought and zealous effort on the part of the
administration at Washington to secure
larger markets for our farm products."
Pleas for American shipping and sound
money were mado in tho address. Beferring
to the patriotism shown throughout his trip
tho President said ho had seen enough Amer
ican flags to wTap tho world in.
BLAINE'S ILLNESS.
"While It Is Not Serious He Is Unable to
Leave the House.
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCH.
New Yobk, May 13. Secretary Blaine is
still unable to leavo the houso of his son-in-law,
-Walter Damrosch, but Mr. Damrosch
said to-night: "Tho reports that -Mr. Blaine
is seriously ill are entirely without founda
tion and utterly absurd. He is simply tak
ing a rest alter a severe strain, caused
by hls duties in Washington. He
takes very poprcaro of himself, passing the
entire time from morning until night with
out food. As a result his stomach is in bad
shape. What ho needs is rest, and wo are
trying.to induce him to take it. Since tho
first day of Mr. Blaine's illness his physician
has "called but once a day. Mr. Blaine arose
this morning and ato a hearty breakfast,
and has taken his other meals to-day with
apparent rclUh."
Dr. Frederick S. Dennis, Sir. Blaine's physi
cian, wrote this bulletin this evening: "Mr.
Blaine has passed a very comfortable dny.
He expects to be about to-morrow and will
probably leave the city In a few days." 3ir.
Blalno's son, Emmons Blaine, returned this
afternoon to Virginia Beach.
.YOUNG WOOD'S HAEEIAGE.
He Tells How Ivy Quick Induced Him to
"Wed Her by Compulsion.
, SrECIALTELEQBAMTOTIlEDlSPATCH.
Philadelphia, May 13. The hearing of ovi
dencoin.the Wood versus Quick suit, for tho
annulment of an alleged marriage, was con
tinued to-day. Tho time was entirely taken
up in the examination of tho plaintiff, James
Eniile Wood, by Lawyer John G. Johnson.
The young man, who seeks relief from the
shackles of Jmatrimony, gave his evidence
with great confidence and he seemed to treat
tho whole affair as a huge joke. When he
told of his innocent youth and the great in
fluence the fair "Miss Quick;" as ho called
her, exercised over him, he smiled, and the I
defendant's eyes flashed fire as she vigor
ously shook her head.
Wood swore substantially to what ho had
already stated In his affidavit, how Miss Ivy
had gradually worked herspells on ,bim, how
she taught him liis lessons, mended his
clothes and was 'always at his elbow to in
fluence his mind and actions. He acknowl
edged the marriago at the Groffs houso at
Berwyn, but ho declared that he signed his
name under compulsion and In fear of the
threats of tho defendant's brother-in-law.
He denied ever having treated "Jliss Quick"
nshis wife, nor had ho introduced her ns
such, although she frequently tried to make
him do so.
ANOTHER BLOODY FEUD
BEEAES OUT IN THE EEM0TE SECTION
0? WEST VrEGINIA.
A Land Trade Starts the Trouble One of
tho Hall Faction Killed and Another
Fatally "Wonndcd-A ritched Battle
Between the Opposing Families,
iioxvjsid aiix ox icvunaiax ivioxisj
CATTLETSBtmo, Ky., May 13. Thore is again
bloodshed and prospects for more in South
ern West Virginia, as a result of ono of those
feuds which appear to be indlgenlons to that
section. The present outbreak is in Mc
Dowell county, ono of the most remote and
wild portions of the State, and occurred last
Soturday at a small cross road called
Geigero, tho participants being members of
the Hall and Steel families, the most influ
ential ones In that vicinity.
The trouble originated some timo ago in a
land trade and differences growing out of
timber transactions, y ""'alls are most
numerous and most Y " .tho Steels
arc not lacking. in corf fo."" last,
according to a report vrarfV. Z
r."-
ro
to-day, via push boatmen
ml jo
9.6iZ,n
Big Sandy river, a lawsuit wa-
before 'Saulre Murnhv nt Gei"rey'0 J
K-
Halls, all brothers, and two Steels -wbtfc,
court, a small room in
the log dwelling of ti.
- " r ...
'Srmlrf Onn of li TTnll vnRnn th( RtnTlfl
testifying when a statement of his w as de
nied by one of the Steels. Tho lie passed
and the Halls and Steels, all of whom were
armed, began firing.
The Steels had the best position nnd the
Halls, to gain advantage, backed out and ran
for protection to somq near-by trees pursued
by the Steels. The dozen or moro specta
tors and witnesses who had been in the
room disappeared in all directions and the
beligercnts had the field to themselves. Tho
Steels fought from tho house, and being in
tho minority, were at a disadvantage, uut
fought manfully. Two of the Halls worked
up behind tho Steels and opened fire on
them while tho two in the front did the
same.
Placed thus between two batteries of
Wiuchesters, the Steels fought furiously and
succeeded in killing I W. Hall and wound
ing his brother Lewis fatally before they
were themselves shot down. The surviving
Hulls, carrying their wounded brother -between
them, hastened to their home where
they secured ammunition and food nnd fled
into hiding in the mountains.
Late in tho day the father nnd other rela
tives of the dead men arrived on tho scene,
heavily armed, and took awav their dead.
Ono of the murdered men had been lnarrit d
but a' few weeks. The Steel following an
nounced that after, the funeral they would
fo on tho warpath and exterminate tho
lalls. Tho Halls aro supposed to be in some
ono of the several lumber camps in tho
cuumy, wiicro mey are almost as inaccess
ible as if they were in tho wilds of Alaska.
A CHILD'S STEANGE INFATUATION.
It Leads to the Buin and .Suicide of Her
Lover, an Aged Organ Grinder.
Boston, Mass., May 13. A sensatl.inal
story lies behind this morning's news of the
suicide of a Charles Street Jail inmate,
Pierre Morain, an organ grinder, who there
committed suicide that ho might escape a
long imprisonment for his crime, his partner
.In which was s.'14-year-old Bosjton. glil, Maryd
iccagan. un April uO, complaint wns -mado
to tho police that Mary Reagan was missing.
Ihe police ascertained that Jloraln was the
sod of a French count and a member of a
celebrated family, mined by its opposition
to republicanism. He led a hermit life, and
managed to stock his humblo room with
French wines, nnd many of his visitors w ere
gills of tender years.
Patrolmen, on the night of April 30, en
tered the old man's rooms after meeting
some opposition from the ocenpants. Moraiu
fell upon his knees and with tears
implored -them not to take him
away. ' In tho rear room was found
tho Reagan girl, weeping profusely.
Tho policemen closely questioned them
nnd the girl said, tho policemen allege, that
she loved the old man and did not want to
leave him. She said she was 14 years old,'
but her parents in oourt swore that she was
two years younger. The girl was sent to tho
House of the Good Shepherd, and Morain
was bound over for trial.
THE B0ILEE MAKERS' MEETING.
Several Important Subjects Discussed at
Yesterday's Met ting.
St. Louis, May 13. President Tappan
called the American Boiler Makers' meeting
to order to-day, and after tho reading of the
minutes of 'yesterday's session the report of
the Committee on Materials and
Tests was presented. Tho subject
of machine and hand riveting was then
taken up, and after a long discussion it wa3
decided to refer the matter to the commit
tee with additional members, with a practi
cul test riveting of all the various kinds of
metal; to be submitted to tho next meeting
of tho association for a thorough and prac
tical test.
W. Ritchie, of Ohio, tho mechanical com
missioner of the World's Fair, addressed
the contention on progress that had
been made in preparing tho site.
A .paper was read on materials,
after which the report of tho Committee on
Safety A'alves and Hor-e Power was received
and discussed. Papers wero read relating
to manholes and manheads, and the session
closed with an address on the necessity of a
bankruptcy law.
A NEW BOODLE SENSATI0H.
The Bell Telephone Company Alleged to
Hate Bribed a Legislature.
Detroit, May 13. An evening paper has a
sensational story from Lansing of an alleged
wholesale bribery by the Michigan Bell Tel
ephone Company of State Legislators. Sev
eral bills favoring the reduction of telephono
rentals have been Introduced into the Senato
this session. An official of tho telephone
company is said to have "fixed" these bills
by a distribution of valuable Bell Telephono
stock.
Telephone bills hnvo been introduced at
every session since 1S85, and the official hints
that the present was only his regular bien
nial stock distribution, shares having been
handed around to secure the defeat of the
various measures brought up the years pre
ceding this. An investigation commitee will
be appointed to look into the matter.
ST. LOUIS STRIKERS VICTORIOUS.
Action Taken by the Master Builders at
Their Meeting Yesterday.
St. Louis, May 13. The Journeymen enr
pentcrs held a meeting to-day; as usual, and
it was reported that severalmoro bosses had
given in. Tho master builders held a meet
ing yesterday, and after an exciting debate
on a resolution to lock tho men out, it wns
defeated by a largo inaJ6rity, and another
resolution was adopted indorsing the action
of a previous meeting to pay 37f cents an
hour, with nn amendment that all builders
now paying 40 cents can continue to do so.
This action vlrtuallv ends the fight in
favor of tho strikers. The situation among
other striking organizations remains practi
cally unchanged.
WILL REDUCE WAGES.
Glass Manufacturers in Session at Flndloy
Say Trade Is DulL
SPECIAL TELEOKA3I TO THE DISPATCH.
Fihdlay, May 13. The National Asr-ocin-tionofthe
Flint and Lime Glass Manufact
urers met in this city to-day to discuss the
wage schcdulo for the coming year and con
sider the dull condition of the trade in this
kind of ware. The attendance was good.
r2furl5' every city iri the country having a
flint irlass factory belmr represented.
It Is understood that an agreement to
reduco wngos on certain, linen of production
was agreed upon, which will bo submitted to
tnoworxers nt a ante wnicn will ue deter-
mined by thCjExecutivo Board.
THE .DERBY A FARCE.
Kingman 3Yins the Historic Kentucky
Eace at Cart-Horse Speed.
ONLY,-A CONTEST AT THE FINISH.
Immense Crowds Watch the Favorite Canter
to an Easy Victory.
BALGOWAN MIGHT HATE DONE SETTEE
SPECIAL TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCH.)
Louisville, May 13. In every way fortune
smiled on tho Louisville Jockey Club to-day
and in the 1G years previous never was a
Derby run off under more favorable auspices.
Tho lowest estimate of tho attendance was
15,000 and it is likely that at least 20,000
watched the race. The free field was lined
with a mass of humanity, while the clnb
houso was filled to overflowing and it was
worth one's life to attempt to crowd in tho
grand stand. Though tho sun played hido and
seek behind the clouds, the day was as lino
as ono could wish. Tho mild breeze being
Just sufficient to make tho weather magnifi
cent for outdoor sport.
In tho betting ring 26 bookmakers turned
their signs to tho public, while, as for two
seasons past, James B. Ferguson had tho
starter's drnm. It had been annonnccd that
the starters in the Derby would' be Hart
Wallace, Valleru, Georgetown, Balgowan,
Kingman and Easton and Larabues' pair,
High Tariff and Foet scout. Hon. Bill Owens,
of Georgetown, owner of Georgetown, con-
ded his COlt Wna rnt flf n-w.1 rn.1
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Jis was a disappintment to tho -nnbllR.
who expected to see a colt that was such a
good one last year be right upon the hunt.
The Scroggan Brothers also decided not to
try any experiments with Vallcra, w horn,
they wanted to save, and the "bookmakers
drew a blue line across the horse's name.
Easton let High Tariff, the be-.t of his pair,
remain in, and these, with Kingman and
Hart Wallace, mado the field.
Kingman's great race at Lexington en
titled him to first call in the betting, and it
wnsa liberal bookmaker that laid odds of
$200 to $500 on the winning. Balgowan was
Becond choice at 5 to 2: with 8 and 10 to 1 ob
tainable against Hart Wallace and IIMi
Tariff. The place odds against Balgowan
were 2 to 5. feomo bookmakers laid 8 to 5
against tho field, unci thoso who thought his
tory would repent itself and that the oddson
favorite would again be defeated laid
against Kingman in thU fashion. The trum
peters "boots and saddle" at 4 o'clock
cleared the betting stands nnd then thero
was a stampede for advantageous positions
orany point where even any kind of n view
of the course could bo obtained. Every
thing was expectancy nnd excitement, and
betokened great interest in what was to
come. So sure was the talent and all tho
knowing ones of Kingman's success that tho
racons a betting afiuirwns superseded by
every other event run during the day.
As n contest It wns bv odds the poorest in
the histon-of Churchill Dnvrii j Tim tn.ir
while not fast was good, yet so slow was the
first half mile runthut tho slowest Derby
yet recorded was the result, tho race beiutc
run in 2-52X-
The Details of the Bnce
For five furlongs the field, close together,
ran at an exercising clip; then Hart Wallace
moved to the fore and kept the others for
another live furlongs merry on their feet to
keep within striking distance of him. At
the turn-in, how ever, ho shot his bolt, and
Kingman joined issue In tho final run-in.
For nn instant tho latter seemed dangerous,
but the former, responding .to Murphy's
calls, drew off-agalnst the stand and w on by .
a length, while High Tariff finished the
samo distance .behind Balgowan. In tho
opinion of many, the latter might have won,
had the pace lxcn sot stiff from the start,
but what chances he had w ero lost by virtu
ally making the raco a dash of a mile.
Orf the whole, tho race was a farce, and
hardly deserves to rank in line with the
history of this event in other years. The
winner, Kingman, is a bay colt, with a star
and hmd foot white, standing in the neigh
borhood of 15 hands 3 inches high He Is
a sou of the dead sire imported Glengarry,
out of Patricio, by VaurHall. He was bred
by.Captain James Frankllu.Kcnnessawstud,
Gallatin, Tcnn., nnd sold to ono of his pres
ent owners, Kenza Stone, when a yearling
for $235. Tho lattorafterward gave a part in.
interest in the colt to Trainer Dudley
Allen, under the provision that tho latter
train hub iree or charge in his second and
third year old form. The flrmof Allen .tStono
now own him. Ho was a fair 2-ycar-old' hist
season nnd became notorious on account of
his owners sueing the Washington Pnric
Club for the valuo of the II vdo Park stakes,
in which he ran second to Balgowan, tho
plea being the latter didn't carry his proper
weight. Tho case, which is ono of the most fa
mous in racing history, is still pending in tho
courts. This spring, with his Derby victory,
Kingman has w on three races ami is as yet
unbeaten In his 3-year-old form. Ho is well
engaged in rich stakes, chief among which 13
tho American Derby at Chicago.
PENNSYLVANIA'S E0YAL AECANUM.
Tho Largest Grand Council in Its History hf
Now in Session.
rSFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
CHAMBEBSBrna, May 13. The Grand Coun
cil of Pennsylvania Royal Arcanum con
vened hero to-day for its sixth biennial ses
sion, to continue for two days. Nearly 400
representatives, alternates and others
are in attendance. Grand Regent
J. A. Langfitt, of nttsburg, pro
sided. Tho address of welcomo.
was made by Judgo John Stewart, of Cham- '
bershurg, which was responded to by
Colonel Chill W. Hazzard, of Allegheny.
The rooms wcie then closed to all except
tho representatives. Tho report of Grand
Regent Langfitt detailed tho lilstoryof tha
progress of the order in Pennsylvania dur
ing tho past two years, and made special
mention of the relief afforded its members
at the time of the Johnstown Hood. Tho
mushroom grow th of speculative orders was
deprecated, and legislature recommended,
that an endeavor be mado to pass legisla
tion to stamp out tho evil.
The report of Grand Secretary J. II.
Wright, of Allegheny, showed 200 councils
now in good standing with a total member
ship on December 31, of 13,692, a net gain of
2,94? during the biennial term. The receipts
during the twoyears had been $26,346 50; tho
expenses, $18,793 35, and there is a balance of
$11,335 97 in the treasury, a larger balanco
than is had by any other Grand Council in tho
United States. The reports of the Grand
Treasurer, Snpremo Representatives and
Committee on Laws were also read. Su
preme Regent, Judge Lcgh "Watts, of Ports
mouth, va., -mado a short address. Tho
Committee on Legislation recommended the
passage by tho Legislature of the Nicholson
bill to protect insurance orders.
COHDUCTOES DECIDE TO FEDERATE-
The Most Important Action Taken by tha
KaUroad Order Since Its Organization.
St. Louis, May 13. To-day's session of tha
convention of the Order of Railway Con
ductors was probably productive of mora
important results than any action taken by
that organization since Its inception. By an
almost unanimous voto the convention, in
secret session, decided to Join tho Federa
tion of Railway Employes.
The report of the Commission on Insur
ance is strongly seconded by Mr. Clark's1
suggestion of yesterday, to'mn'ko a change
in tho Insurance laws so that all the mem
bers of the order would, hereafter, be com
pelled to Join the Insurance department, In
stead of that matter being optional as it has
been in tho past. It is probable that the re
port will bo accepted. A short recess was
taken, after which tho remainder of the
afternoon was devoted to tho question of
federation, with the results as already
stated.
PREPARED FOB ATI0N.
A "Well Armed Canadian Cruiser After
American Shipping Vessels.
SPECIAL TXLZOIUH TO THE DISPATCn.
Halifax, May 13. After taking on board
ammunition and stores, the Canadian fishery "
cruiser Vigilant, Commander Knowlton,
went to sea this morning under sealed ,
orders. Her cruise, it ia said, will bo along '
the Eastern coast, in tlio vicinity of Caliso-.
and Prince Edward Island, wlioro a- large .
ncec oi -vmericau nsumg scnooncrs noia
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