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The Young Bay State Gov
ernor Declines to Bun
for President, and
PBONOUXCES TOR GROYEB,
Democrats Trged to Present
Tariff as the One Issue.
the
BATARD IS TO MEET CLEVELAND
To Talt (tor the Political Prospects and
Future Possibilities.
POLITICS IX STATE AND NATION
rFFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCTI.t
Boston, March 25. Governor Russell,
who has once withdrawn from the Presi
dental race in favor of Mr. Cleveland, but
who, next to Cleveland, will have the sup
port of the better element in the Demo
cratic party if it is necessary to trot out the
"dark" horses, made a carefully prepared
statement to-day as to the Presidental out
look on the Democratic side, in trhich he
said:
I think that Cleveland's recent letter in a
manly way places him In a proper attitude
before the country and his party, and that
his position that a Presidental nomination
is neither to be bought not declined Is right
and proper. The strength of a leader in a
national contest rests on the spontaneous
recognition by hl party that lie is one who
represents its principles, it progress and
Vts highest aspirations. Such recocnition
does not require personal effort to force the
opinion and choice of the party. A strong
national leader need not importune his
party; of its o n accord it will turn to him
because it wants him, and because he is first
in tho confidence and support of the sreat
masses of its loyal members who are de
voted to its cause, and desire its victory as
the triumph of principle and the inaugura
tion of a declared policy.
Where Graver's Strength Lies.
This I believe is Cleveland's strength. By
courage, ability and patriotism he has won
the confidence and affection of the people.
"nitli firm adherence to Democratic prin
ciples and with great political sagacity he
fearlessly urged an aggressive policy of re
duction of tarifi taxation; his course united
the Democratic party upon that question
into an enthusiastic, resistless fighting
force, and has won for it unprecedented vic
tories in every section of the country.
It Is such a policy and such leadership
which have for two years won over Massa
chusetts, the former stronghold of Repub
licanism and protection, and given to the
Democracy victories that can easily be made
permanent or can easily be thrown anay.
Mnce 1SS8 onr fight for tariff reform, for re
duction of the unjust burdens of taxation
and lor a change in the policy which enacts
legislation for tho benefit ofthe few at the
oxpcneof the many has been successful at
the, polls, but Its purpose has not been ac
complished because of a Republican benate
and Executive
This car w e have an opportunity not only
to continue our victories, out to make them
more than ever, and to have the will of the
people at last enacted into law. The experi
ence of the past few years conclusively
shows that upon this- lino a united and
aggressive party will fight to almost certain
victory Ourpast successes and our pledges
to the country clcirly mark this out as tho
line or battle for '?i
New Issues Not Wanted.
I do not understand the wisdom of tho
policy which -would suggest leaving this
path.to wander divided into unenown fields
and to meet new obstacles or which would
put aside the man whom the situation dis
tinctly marks as our leader. As I believe
that tariff reform is, and ought to be the
great issne, it seems to me to be very impor
tant to emphasize it, not only by our
party legislation and our platform,
ui
but distinctly by our candidate.
This is the importance of Cleveland's
nomination. While we have many leaders
who are equally devoted to tariff reform,
his nomination would 'bo the emphatio
declaration and pledso of onr party to the
country mat our uaiue ior tnis cause is to
bo fought to tho end, and a victory will
bring relief from taxation which the peonle
have imperatively demanded.
With regard to his own candidacy Gov
ernor Eussell said:
I appreciato greatly the compliment of
uch mention, but as I most earnestly be
lieve in Cleveland's nomination, 1 cannot
and will not allow any suggestion personal
to myself to interfere with my hearty,
sincere and unshaken support of him. My
only ambition is the success of mv party,
and I have stated how, in my Judgment,
that success can best be won. 1 believe that
this is the view which our approaching
State convention will take, and that it will
choose delegates who will favo this course.
GETTING BEADY FOR MINNEAPOLIS.
The Ohio League of Republicans After Easy
Rates From Railroads.
Columbus, O., March 25. Special
The officials of the Republican League of
Ohio will go to Toledo to-morrow morning
to confer with the passenger agents of the
lines between Chicago and Minneapolis,
who meet in Toledo for the purpose of
adopting rates to the Republican Conven
tion in June. It is expected that not less
than 2.000 will attend. Regular headquar
ters will be provided and every possible ar
rangement made for the comfort of the mem
be rshi p.
A letter has been received at the office of
the State Committee from John B. Robin
son. President of the Pennsylvania League,
stating that the members of the organization
in that State who attend the convention
will be pleased to join the Ohio delegation
at Columbus and accompany them to Min
neapolis; also to share their headquarters in
that rity. Some time ago President W. L
Squire invited Hon. Stephen B. Elkins,
Secretary of War. to accompany the Ohio
League to the convention. Mr. Rlkins is a
native Buckeye, having been born in Perry
county. A reply has just been received
from the Secretary, in which he heartily ac
cepts the invitation.
A HOI TIGHT IN ARMSTRONG.
Quay's Friends Claim They Will Win Out
In To-Day'g Contest.
KlTTAjrNIJTO, March 25. Special
The primaries to be h-ld in this city to
morrow promise to be the liveliest ot anv
ever held here. All day to-day the politi
cians were around putting in their last
licks, preparing for a big fight. Ford City
will poll a larger vote than was expected.
A large number of the foreigners who are
at work in the glass works there were nat
uralized to-day and will cast their votes for
Dalzell to-morrow.
William Henry, a son of Captain A. G.
Henry, a Government employe at Wash
ington, is here doing all he can for the re
election of Senator Quay. The indications
are that Quay will carry the county.
Anti-Tillmanltes Hold a Convention.
Columbia, S. C, March 25. A conven
tion called by ami composed of those ho
opposed Governor Tillman, nominee of the
regular Democracy in 1890, was in session
at the State House all day. A lull State
ticket was nominated, with ex-Lieutenant
Governor John C Sheppard at its head and
J. L. Orr for Lieutenant Go-f ernor. A plat
form was adopted mainly denunciatory of
the present administration.
Ilepnbllcaus to llavo a Caucus.
Washington, March 25. Representa
tive John C Hauk, Secretary of the Re
publican caucus of the House -of Renre-
. i
sentatives, has issued a call for a meeting
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of Senator and BepresentatlTei on Thurs
day next, tor the purpose of electing a Con
gressional campaign oommittee.
FIRE ALARM'S VICTORY.
Foraker'i Ite Chief Lieutenant Bt the
Governor by One Tote (or Chairman of
the Jfext Convention The Factional
Tight Still Baglng.
Columbus, March 2S 6riof. The
Republican State Central Committee met
to-night and had the usual factional fight,
the Sherman and Foraker forces being fully
represented. The object was to decide
upon the time and place of the next State
Convention, to name a ticket, and seleot
delegates to Minneapolis. The committee
as constituted is a Foraker organization.
Columbus and Cleveland were the appli
cants for the location. The members of tbe
committee were entertained at one of the
leading hotels, and the advance impression
was favorable to Columbus. It leaked out.
however, that Governor McKlnley was in
favor of Columbus, and this was sufficient
to insure its defeat HcHJnley sought to
to be neutral in the Senatorial tight, but it
has developed that he was one of the strong
est supporters that Sherman had, and that
he is not yet done paying the debts which
he contracted in the way of promises of ap
pointments within his gift. t
It was decided to bold the convention at
Cleveland April 27 and 28, there bein? 13
of tbe 21 votes in its favor. The fight of
tbe evening in executive session was the
selection of a temporary chairman for tbe
convention. Governor McKinley's name
was presented, and the fight made that he
should be permitted to sound the keynote
of the campaign. Representative R. P.
Griffin, Af Toledo, who had the management
of Forakers Senatorial campaign, was pre
sented by the faction, and he was elected by
one vote over the Governor.
The friends of Sherman and McHinley
feel greatly humiliated over the result.
Jbhn R. Jfalloy, clerk of the House, a
strong Sherman man, was treated likewise
and by a stronger vote, by the selection of
"W. S. Mathews, Secretary of the Repub
lican Executive Committee, for Secretary
of the convention. There is a power of
harmony on tap.
The result ot the meeting to-night will be
to place the machinery of the convention in
the hands of the Foraker contingent, and
greatly enhance their chances of selecting
delegates to the National Convention which,
it is reasonable to presume, will not be en
thusiastic for the nomination of Harrison.
All they want is another candidate. A. L.
Conger, member of the National Commit
tee, was present, and had something to do
with the result.
MIXITAEY BECOED ATTACKED,
The latest Effort of the Quaker City Anti
Quay Organization.
Philadelphia, March 25. Special
The Press will to-morrow publish an alleged
exposure of the military record of M. S.
Quay prepared from the official reports. It
shows that he enlisted as First Lieutenant
of Company F, Tenth Pennsylvania Re
serves,on April 15,1861,but was not mustered
in until June 29, and only served until July
5, 1861, when he resigned to accept the posi
tion of Assistant Commissary General at
Harrisburg, where he remained until
Angusf20, 1862, when he was commissioned
Colonel of the One Hundred and Thirty
fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, nine
months men. He was mustered in on August
23, and joined his command at Arlington
in the outskirts of "Washington, where it
remained until August 30. On that day the
regiment marched out toward the Bull'Run
battle ground, but did not arrive in time to
tafce part in the fight. At Antietam Col.
Quay and his regiment did not reach the
battle ground until late the following saorn
ing, and saw no fighting.
The regiment remained at or near An
tietam, out of sight and hearing of the
enemy. Its Colonel left it on several short
leaves, and finally, during the latter part of
October, he, according to Bates, went home
because he was taken ill with typhoid fever.
Early in December Col. Quay reported for
duty, but on the 7th of that month he tend
ered his resignation. Six days later, on the
13th, the battle of Fredericksburg was
fought. Quay was still with the army
awaiting the acceptance of his resignation.
Cleveland Indorsed by a Legislature.
Jefferson City, Mo., March 25. The
Missouri Legislature adjourned sine die at 1
P. M. One of the last acts of the House
was to pass a resolntion indorsing "The
Man of Destiny, Grover Cleveland," for the
Democratic Presidental nomination.
Bayard Getting Delaware in Line.
WlLMIKGTOX, Del., March 25. Spe
cial Ex-Secretary of State Bayard will
visit ex-President Cleveland in New York
in a few days. It is understood that their
conference will he of a political nature.
A DASH TO THK POLK begins Sunday,
April 3.
A GRAND JURY IN A BOW.
The Boodllne Investigation in Chicago
Comes to an Abrupt Halt.
Chicago, March 25. To-day's session of
the grand jury investigation of the boodlers
broke up in disorder. No new indictments
were agreed upon. The rock upon which
the jury split was the question whether
or not to indict Secretary Soule,
of the Jefferson Electric Railroad, who,
when wanted as a witness, absented him
self from the city. .A sharp discussion oc
curred between the jurymen on this mat
ter, ending in a row. All the procedings
were behind closed doors, but the above was
said to be substantially what happened.
It was rumored, in addition, that a mem
ber of the jury was caught making full
notes of the testimony of one of the wit
nesses, and that he was accused of doing so
for improper purposes. Though much loud
talk was indulged in between members, no
blows were struck. The adjournment was
taken because, for the time being, no further
progress under the circumstances was pos
sible Another effort will be made to
morrow. BARDSLEY SPEAKS OUT.
He Furnishes Information Which Gives
Philadelphia a Uood Case.
Philadelphia, March 25. City Solici
tor Warwick and Lyman D. Gilbert, of
Harrisburg, counsel for the city in the suit
brought against it by the Commonwealth in
the Dauphin County Court, have had a talk
with ex-Chy Treasurer Bardsley in his cell
at the Eastern Penitentiary.
Mr. Bardsley gave bis visitors all the in
formation in his power, and it is said the
city's case is now complete and the counsel
are ready for the trial, and in the outcome
is expressed the greatest confidence. It is
not expected that Mr. Bardsley will be
called as a witness.
BIO KEN HOODWINKED.
The Agent ot Bogus Charity Gets Money
From President and Statesmen.
Milwaukee, March 25. The police to
day ordered solicitors lor the "United
States Charity Home Institution" to stop
begging money. About a dozen men and
women, under the head of C. E. Vogel, who
recently came here from Chicago, incor
porated the ''institution" under the laws of
the State, alleging that their purpose was
to build a home ior poor people ot every
sex and creed.
The parties are not regarded as responsi
ble and are practically unknown. They
admit having received sums of money from
President Harrison, Vice President Morton,
Postmaster General Wanamaker and others
in high positions in tbe Government.
SECRET SOCIETIES dlscnssed by Car
m.i iuuon,, ci-MDarar ingniiA uuu i
others in THK dispatch to-morrow. I
dinal Gibbons. ex-Senator Ingalls and
the
CANNIBALISM DENIED.
Suffering on a Schooner That Was
Oyer Two Months at Sea.
A SMALL DOG KILLED AND EATEN,
And More Terrible Stories Are Current,
bat Sot let Proven.
THREE TIMES OUT OP PROVISIONS
rSPECIAI, TSLEOBAJI TO THB DISPATCH.
XewYobk, March 25. The American
schooner Winnie Laurie, which arrived
here to-day from Haiti, la now at her dock.
She looks comparatively safe and at her
ease now, and Captain McRitchie and his
crew do sot look as if they had had much
of a passage, but to the last day of their
lives they will never forget the terrible ex
periences through which they have just
passed. In fact cannibalism is charged, but
not proven. The Winnie Laurie left St.
Marc, Haiti, on January 8, with a ctrgo of
logwood for New York. She carried a crew
of eight men, all of them Russian Fins.
Malcolm McRitchie, the captain's brother,
was mate. One man died and was left at
Fortune Island. The remaining seven came
in with the vessel.
A northwest gale struck the vessel shortly
after passing Mole St. Nicholas; in eight
days the schooner had reached Hatteras.
She was then struck by a hurricane and
blown hack to Bermuda. After a number
of days the vessel succeeded in crawling
back west of the Gnlf Stream. She was
again struck by a fierce gale and blown out
to sea.
Driven Down the Coast Again.
After much suffering from exposure and
hard work in handling the vessel, which
was beset by big teas which threatened to
break her up and send her to the bottom,
they were able to get off Barnegat, on the
New- Jersey coast This was sir weeks ago.
Another big gale came out of the northwest
and drove the schooner down to Hatteras
again. Provisions began to run short, and
finally gave out altogether.
Just then the steamship Johannes Brun,
bound for New York came along and sup
plied her. 'The crew had then been four
days without provisions. The ichooner
then tried to reach Hampton Roads, but
was again blown out to sea. It was a long
and hard fight against wind and seas in
beating back to the coast. Food ran short
again, and finally gave out completely.
Starvation faced the crew while they still
had to work incessantly to keep the vessel
afloat. Day after day passed and the men
were gaunt and famished as they scanned
the horizon for some vessel to give them
food. Captain McRitchie was laid up in
ilio miKin frnm n Inlnrv ha Telved Tiv
! being knocked down by a boarding sea.
The men were becoming weak from hunger
and on the verge of insanity. There was a
small dog on board. The men took the
animal, cut its throat and skinned it. They
cooked and ate it, but so small was it that
instead of satisfying their hunger,
the taste of food only inten
sified it. Some of the men became deliri
ous, and one of them proposed that one man
should die in order to preserve the lives of
the others. The Captain feared a murder
wauld be committed, and armed himself.
UUAkliiru UK iwvauui uicu, trail, v,
and all the men rushed to the rail. The
masts of a vessel were seen rising above the
horizon. Never was a more joyful sight
witnessed by starving men. Thq sail ap
proached and proved to be the schooner
Andrew Attms, bound to Fortress Monroe,
Demerara.
A boat was lowered and sent to the An
drew Adams to ask for food. At the same
time Captain McRitchie called his men to
gether and told them that he wonld release
them from their contract,and if they wished
to leave the ill-fated Winnie Laurie and
seek safety on the Andrew Adams he would
allow them to go. He said.he would not
keep them to die on the schooner.
Not at the End of Their Trials.
A fag was run up on the Adams as a
signal that food would be given to the starv
ing sailors. This put new life into the men
and they decided to stick to Captain Mc
Ritchie and the Winnie Laurie. A quantity
of food was taken on board, and the men
said they owed their lives to the Adams.
The trials of the Laurie were not ended
yet for they were again,blown up to Nova
Scotia by a hurricane aand again ran out of
provisions. The steamship 'Jersey hap
pened along in time and for the third time
the vessel was supplied with provisions and
again were the men saved from starvation.
She finally managed to make her way to
Tarpaulin Cove where she was repaired,
and then she came to New York, arriving
yesterday.
The story of cannibalism was current in
New York to-day, but Captain McRitchie
emphatically denied that any of the crew
had been eaten by his fellow men during
the voyage.
WESTEBN PENNSYLVANIA and the
World's Fair, by Bessie Bramble, In THE
DISsTATCH to-morrow.
BBOTHEE AGAINST BEOTHEE.
A Quarrel Near Akron Which Terminates
In Fratricide and Suicide.
Akron, March 25. Special This aft
ernoon, about a mile from Mogadore,
Henry Albinger, aged 27 and un
married, shot his brother John, mar
ried and aged 40, and then committed
suicide. Ever since their parents died, ten
years ago, the brothers have quarreled
over the division of the large estate.
Henry and his sister live together,
while John and his wife reside
on an adjoining farm. This afternoon
John, who was chopping wood not far from
his house, heard the soaad of au ax in the
woods, and, proceedings the place, found
Henry cutting down a tree. He ordered him
away and a quarrel resulted. Henryjumped
into his wagon and. drove home, returning
shortly afterward. .
Pulling a revolver from his pocket he
fired at John, wounding him in the itg.
John's large Newfoundland dog attacked
Henry and so disconcerted his aim that two
other'shots which he fired at his retreating
brother failed to take effect. Henry returned
to his home, and securing his gun, went to
John's house. His brother endeavored to
escape. Henry overtook him and fired,
the shot tearing his left arm nearly off.
John fell and implored his brother not to
fire again, but the contents of the second
barrel tore an awfnl hole in the prostrate
man's back just above the kidneys. The
murderer returned home and shot himself
dead. At a late hour John is still alive,
but he cannot recover.
SHE ATE POISONED FIE.
Why a Huntingdon County Wire Suicided,
According to Her Husband.
Huntingdon, March 25. Special.
The wife of Arthur. Moore, of Oneida town
ship, near this city, died suddenly under
mysterious circumstances Wednesday night.
She laid down on a lounge and shortly alter
expired. Next morning a neighbor came
to the house and found an envelope marked
"personal." It was empty.
Her husband was interrogated and .said
that he and a man named Strightiff had
been drinking hard cider, and that his wife
had remonstrated with him for drinking,
and threatened to take poison if he did not
quit. She took up a piece of pie, and,
telling him that she was about to
die began to eat it Moore snatched the pie
from her and threw it at the dog, whioh was
found dead next morning. Mrs. Moore
died a few hours after eating the pie, which
evidently was poisoned. She was 28 years
eviuemiy was poisoneu. one was Zo
of age. The Coroner will investigate.
'prrrsBUEG dispatch;
GERMANY'S BOYCOTT.
A Decree of the Emperor Barring Fugi
tive Hebrews In Leaving Russia They
Most Not Enter the Fatherland Twill
Cans Distress.
Berlin, Maroh 25. The Breslau Ztttung
to-day publishes the text of an imperial
decree prohibiting the passage of Hebrews
through Germany. The deoree is very rig
orous, and those to whom the frontier com
mittees guarantee support and those pro
vided with money and tickets for passage on
ocean steamers are refused entry into Ger
man territory equally with those who are
entirely destitute and friendless.
The police are warned under penalty of
severe punishment to carry out to the let
ter the instructions contained in the decree,
and'under no olronmstances to permit any
evasion of the law by the large number of
Hebrews who are trying to enter Germany
through Gallcia. As it ia Impossible to
make the deoree known throughout Russia,
thousands ot Hebrews, ignorant of the
prohibition, are certain to arrive
at the frontier, where, as they will
be halted and will not be permitted to pro
ceed further, it will be impossible to pro
vide accommodations for them. A tew
cases have already occurred where He
brews, endeavoring to get into the country
despite the warnings they received, have
been shot down while attempting to pass
tbe frontier guards. -
The committees that have been formed
for the purpose of providing Velief for these
unfortunate people, say that an enormous
number of Hebrews are seeking to escape
from Russian persecution, and are ready to
emigrate whenever the opportunity ofiers.
The committees estimate that 400,000 He
brews are trying to leave Russia.
SHE GETS NO DAMAGES.
The Girl Who Walked With a University
Man Loses Her Case.
London, March 25. The suit of Miss
Daisy Hopkins against Rev. Mr. Wallis,
proprietor of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, for
$5,000 damages for false imprisonment in
connection with her arrest on the charge of
"walking the streets with a university
man," has excited widespread interest
Miss Hopkins resumed her testimony, still
maintaining tbe propriety of her behavior.
Upon the conclusion of Miss Hopkins'
testimony, which was the only evidence
offered to support her claim, the defense
called as a witness the University constable
who had arrested her. He testified that he
had watched the plaintiff for three years.
After he had arrested her and was taking
her to the Spinning House, they met a dis
solute woman, who greeted her. The jnry
returned a verdict against Miss Hopkins.
The verdict caused great surprise among
the friends of the girl. who have always be
lieved her life to be blameless. There is no
doubt that the case will be appealed.
NO FAY FOB PAEtlAMENT MEMBERS.
A Bill Introduced by an English Collier Is
Snowed Under.
London, March 25. In the House of
Commons to-night, Mr. Fenwick (Liberal),
who is a working collier, moved a resolu
tion in favor of the payment of members of
the Honse of Commons in order to enable
representatives of the industrial classes to
be elected. He submitted that 365 yearly
would be a reasonable salary.
Mr. Balfour admitted that there was
much to be said in favor of the resolution,
but he asked what the rate-payers would
say. He would gladly see the Labor party
in Parliament increased; yet the working
classes now held the destiny of almost
every member of the House in their hands,
and they are not likely to allow their in
terests to be ignored. The resolution was
rejected 227 to 162.
RUSSIAN HEBREWS PENNED DE
They Can't Subsist Within the Pale,
and
Are Not Allowed to Leave It.
St. Petersburg, March 25. The condi
tion of the Hebrews within the pale be
comes worse daily. The Government does
not allow them, under any circumstances,
to leave the bounds of the pale. They are
unable to obtain work, and there is much
suffering among them. An enormous death
roll is only averted bv the continuous char
ity of the rioh English Hebrews.
The Minister of the Interior has directed
the Governor of the pale to report as to the
prospects of Hebrew emigration in the
spring.
Russia May Export Wheat Meal.
St. Petersburg, March 25. The decree
prohibiting the export of wheat meal from
the ports on the Azof and Black Seas has
been repealed, but it is provided that the
same quantity of wheat must be Imported
as wheat meal is exported. A proposal to
cancel the prohibition of the export of oats
from Archangel has been rejected, although
the Governor of that province declared that
the stock of oats exceeds the quantity re
quired for home consumption.
. Italy Interested in the Fair.
Rome, Maroh 25. The movement in favor
of a good Italian representation at the
World's Fair is growing apace. Circulars
have been issued by the Rome Chamber of
Commerce inviting other chambers to form
committees to act in concert.
Australians Want Wo.-k or Bread.
Sydney, N. S. W., .March 25. Along
procession of unemployed workingmen
paraded this city to-day, bearing at their
head a banner inscribed, "Workorbread for
our starving wives and children." There
was no disorder.
Postal Service With Austria.
Vienna, March 2". A decree has been
issued by the Minister of Commerce an
nouncing that from April 1 next a direct
postoffice money order service will be estab
lished between Austria-Hungary and the
United States.
Another German Colony for Africa.
Berlin, March 25. At a meeting of the
German Colonial Society to-day a proposi
tion was approved to found a colonization
company in German Southwest Africa. The
society granted funds to commence coloniz
ing forthwith.
Berlin KlotersjSentenced.
Berlin, March 25. Three ot the leaders
in the recent riots in this city were to-day
found guilty. One of them was sentenced
to four years penal servitude, another to
three years and the other to two years' im
prisonment. Minister Keld Is Homeward Bound.
Paris, March 25. Hon. Whitelaw Reid
and Mrs. Reid started from this city this
evening for Havre, where they will embark'
to-morrow on a steamer bound for New
York.
French Extradition Treaty Slimed.
Paris, March 25. The new extradition
treaty between France and the United
States was signed this morning by M. Ribot,
the Foreign Minister, and United States
Minister Reid. .
European Gossip and News.
Mid-lest festivities are in full swing in
Pans.
Two accomplices of Bavachol, the an
archist dyer In Paris, have been arrested for
their connection with the poisoning con
spiracy. BAixoo2f8 have enabled German,' spies to
Ket all tho information they want of the for
tifications and Russian army movements in
Poland.
The free silver straggle In the United
States Is attracting great attention in Ger
many. The press agrees that free coinage
would woik disaster.
WOMEN on Horseback by Colonel T. A.
Dodge, in THE DISPATCH to-morrow.
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Is the Bait Which lures Three Vil
lains to a McKeesport Home.
HORRIBLE CRDELTI PRACTICED,
Which Haj Besttlt in the Death of at Least
One of the Victims.
A WOMAN STABBED AND GAGGED IN BED
rSFECtAL TELZGKAM TO THE DISPATCIt.l
McKeesport, March 25. The attempted
murder ancj robbery at the, residence of
Isaao Taylor, on Olive street, at 4 o'clock
this morning, was the most dastardly crime
ever perpetrated in this city, and it is safe
to say the murderous brutes would have
been lynched had they been caught. The
city has been systematically patroled by a
full force of police since, but as yet there is
no clew-to the perpetrators.
Isaao Taylor, aged 86 years, one of the
oldest residents of this city, lives in the
central part of the city. He has been lying
at death's door for some time. The place
was visited by three well-dressed men
wearing white masks at about 4 o'clock this
morning. The house was entered by a side
window, and the first thing known by the
inmates was when Miss Lida Taylor, the
oldest daughter, aged about 60 years, awoke
to find a revolver presented at her head by
a tall man with a masked face.
She was in the rear room upstairs, and her
sick brother and two sick sisters, Mrs. Hat
tie Clark and Mrs. Mary Taylor, were in the
adjoining room.
The Family Covered With Revolvers.
The men told the women to lie still and
keep quiet or they would kill them. All
were covered with revolvers.
"What do you want?" asked Lida.
"We want the gold in the house or we will
kill you in cold blood," was the reply of
one of the men as he choked the life almost
out of her, and as he let go he stabbed her
in the palm of the left hand with a sharp
chisel as she tried to arise again. Then he
dropped his pistol and knife and choked her
again with one hand, while with the other
he struck her In the face and breast until
she was unconscious. In the meantime the
other man threatened to cut the hearts out
of the old man and the two other daughters
if they made a noise.
He then gagged the woman, knocking two
teeth out with the gag in doing so. and,
tying her bleeding bands and her feet with a
rope, threw her upon the bed almost dead.
He then broke open bureau drawers and
turned everything upside down. All the
money that was in the house was about 55,
and that was all they secured. JThe old
gentleman was not touched, but Miss Clark
was beaten, and if they had given an alarm
they would have been murdered.
They Raid the Kitchen Next.
Not being able to find anything, the
ruffians said they were going down stairs to
get something to eat, and that if any of the
people moved before they returned they
would cut all their throats. They went to
the cupboard down stairs, and while eating
Lida managed to get the gag off,
dragged herself to a window and gave the
alarm, at which the men escaped by the
way they entered.
The men called themselves "White Caps. "
They knew Mr. Taylor has had gold in the
house, and the one who beat Lida tried to
stab her in the heart three times. All this
happened at an hour very close to daylight.
The'old gentleman is now lying in a critical
condition.
The city has been in a wild state of ex
citement all day, and everything that can
be done in the way of capturing the rascals
is being done. Four men were arrested on
suspicion, but were released, as there was
nothing against them to create suspicion.
Mrs. Clark and Lida Taylor are ill, and the
shock is telling seriously on them.
Mr. Taylor a few years since sold his
property for $10,500. Recently he received
the last payment of $4,500 in cold, but im
mediately put it in the bank. It is thought
the fiends were under the impression that
the money was still in the house.
A COURT XABIIAL FOB GBEELY.
The General Accused of Violating a War
Department Regulation.
Washington, March 25. Special. An
officer of the army, of high rank, is author
ity for the statement this evening that a
court martial will probably be ordered
within the next few days for the trial ot Gen
eral A. W. Greely, chief signal officer of the
army, for a violation of orders of the War
Department, "that no officer shall, without
being called upon by proper authority, sug
gest action, by members of Congress, on
legislation pertaining to military affairs."
General Greely's offense consists in hav
ing addressed the Secretary of War in oppo
sition to placing the new military bureau of
Information under the immediate jurisdic
tion and control of the Adjutant General's
office.
A HASH TO THE POLE b rein s Sunday,
April 3.
Snicide in a Largo Crowd.
San Francisco, March 25. Special
Henry J. Smith, while suffering from
delirium tremens, cut his throat from ear to
ear to-day in the presence of a large crowd.
He was strapped to his bed last night, as he
was insane lrom liquor, but this morning he
escaped, obtained a knife from a fish market
nearby, and ran up the street pursued by a
mob. Warning tnem off, he deliberately
drew the knife hack and forth across his
throat until he fell dead from loss of blood.
Tale Against Harvard In Debate.
New Haven, March 25. Yale and Har
vard, represented by three men from each,
to-night debated the question as to whether
or not immigration should be restricted.
Harvard took the affirmative and Yale the
negative. Chauucey M. Depew presided.
Rose and Charles Coghlan Together.
Brooklyn, March 25. Special For
the first time in their lives, Rose and
Charles Coghlan appeared together this
evening in this city. They have always
been on the outs, and their appearance cre
ated great surprise and talk here and in New
York.
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A Persistent Yankee Presented the Acorn
From Which It Grew.
The newspapers recently stated the fact
of the presence of an American oak in the
Imperial gardens at St Petersburg. Con
cerning this tree a curious story .was told
many years ago, apparently with absolute
verification. When Mr. Dallas, afterward
Vice President, was in St. Petersburg as
American Minister, he was one day visited
by a tall, awkward Yankee, who, being re
quested to state his business, immediately
said that he wanted to see the Emperor.
He was assured that obtaining an inter
view with the Emperor was no easy task,
but not being disposed to take a refusal he
was requested to leave his name and return
in about a fortnight, when his application
would probably be considered and deter
mined. A week or two later the American Min
ister was surprised by a visit from the tall
Yankee, and beginning to assure his visitor
that au interview with the Emperor could
not be obtained, the Yankee responded that
he had already seen tbe Emperor and had
jnst called in at the Embassy for the
purpose of saying eoodby, as he was on his
way home. Mr. Dallas was dumfounded,
and inquired into the particular, when he
found that the man actually had, by sheer
force of brass, succeeded in passing the
fuards at the palace and seeing the
Imperor.
"I gave him a present, too."
"What was it?" inquired Mr. Dallas.
"An acorn from Mount Vernon from a
tree that grew over Washington's tomb.
The Emperor planted jt in the, garden with
his own hands. I followed him out and saw
him plant it"
Strange as the story was it was true, and
the oak now growing in the imperial gar
dens at St Petersburg sprung from 'the
acorn carried thither as a present to the
Emperor by the long, awkward American.
NArtTBE'8 PTB0TECHNIC DISPLAY.
Magnificent Northern Light Witnessed In
Far Away South Dakota.
Huron, S. D., March 25. A magnificent
auroral display was witnessed here last
night between 9 and 10 o'clock. A broad,
white belt, bow-shaped, spanned the
heavens from northeast to southwest Be
low this belt the sky was heavy with black
clouds, while above it and stretching away
to the south the sky was brilliant with stars.
From the broad band of white bright rays
of a thousand colors, resembling huge mount
ains and great columns reached far among the
stars. At intervals these mountains and
masses sent forth great arms of light in
colors ranging from light pink to deep red.
Some were striped, others dotted with gold,
blue and brighter hues.
From these would frequently shoot star
shaped and comet-like meteors that soon
burst into countless fragments, each seem
ingly of a different color from its neigh
bor. Thus the base of white would take
on all the colors of the rainbow, and roll
and seeth and retire behind a thin veil,
through which could be, seen the mellow
rays that a moment before were of dazzling
brightness. It was one of the greatest
auroral displays witnessed here since 1832.
A LITEBABY CONTEST.
Pittsbnrc Academy Students Entertain Their
Friends.
The fifth annual contest between the two
literary societies of the Pittsburg Academy,
known as the Knickerbocker and the Ema
non, was held last night in the Fourth Ave
nue Baptist Church, and was a highly en
joyable event The debates, essays add
recitations were interspersed with fine mu
sical selections by the academy chorus and
soloists.
The church was filled with an interested
audience of the pupils, their relatives and
friends, and tbe interest of the evening cen
tered on the five contests. The judges were
Rev. J. D. Moffatt, D. D., Erasmus Wilson
and P. F. Smith. The first contest was in
essay writing, Miss Bryant, of the Emanons,
being declared the winner. Messrs. Hemp
hill and Gould discussed the proposition
that the annexation of Canada would he
prejudicial to the United States. Mr.
Hemphill, of the Emanons, won with the
affirmative end of the discussion. The only
victory of the Knickerbockers was won by
Miss Cramp in a recitation, Miss Ford be
ing her opponent The original oration con
test was won by Miss Bennett and the read
ings by Miss Moore, both of the Emanons.
NOBLE, BUT WITHOUT CBBBIT.
A Story of the Little Daughter of Crown
Princess Stephanie.
The little Archduchess Elizabeth, daugh
ter of the widowed Crown Princess Ste
phanie of Austria, was spending the summer
in a Swiss watering place, and in an expe
dition to the neighboring city discovered a
shop window with beautiful cocks' feathers,
just the thing for her Alpine hat An un
usually fine specimen was chosen, the price
of which was 60 kreutzers; but alas 1 the
Princess and her two ladies-in-waiting could
raise but 27 kreutxers between them.
They promised to sent the failing sum at
once, and the little Princess remarked most
earnestly: "Indeed, we are quite honest!"
but the mistress of the shop was more cau
tious than far-seeing, and the party re
turned without the feather. The story
created great amusement among the summer
guests, but when it came to the ears of the
husband of the careful saleswoman he was
not equally pleased. 4 .
A DASH TO THE POLE becins Sunday,
April 3.
Got 818,000 Damages From a Murderer.
Washington, Ind., March 25. Mrs.
Sallie Meyer was awarded $18,000 damages
here to-day against John Graeter for the
killing of her husband near Bald Knob.
Ark., a year ago. Graeter is a wealthy
resident of Vincennes. The murdered man
was Isidor Meyer, a drummer for a New
York house. The suit was for $20,000.
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SECRETAKY KTJSK on the Farmer's
Future In THE DISPATCH to-morrow.
FINE POINTS ABOUT ALIQUIPPA
That Justify the Buying or 1'roperty at the
New Town on the P. & L. K. K. R.
The .conviction seems to have become
grounded with the people that the new
town of Aliquippa will prove a good place
to place their money, either as an invest
ment or for a place of location, if one is to
judge by the great interest manifested in
the property. Although no lots will be
sold until the day of the first public sale on
April 14, many "people have selected lots
which will be sold them on that date if
they make the first application at the office
of the company at Aliquippa on the day of
the sale. Offers have been made by 15 or 20
people who are desirous of investing their
money at the new town to begin the erection
of buildings and stores immediately, but the
company stand firm in their resolve not to
give a deed for any property until the day
of the sale, so that the choice lots will not
be gone at the sale and all will have a fair
chance. In considering Aliquippa remem
ber that the companies who own the prop
erty are guaranteeing the future ot the
town by putting up their works there, in
which thousands of dollars are invested.
They also own the railroad switches and all
I the improvements made and being made.
Auuiuaui iiMuiu gas uix mc prujicriy m-
sures cheap fuel to the factories there and
those now making application for locations.
The lots are large, boardwalks have been
put down, the drainage is excellent, and
altogether offers Inducements for invest
ment or locating seldom equaled. The
prices range from tl50 to $500 per lot
Plans and information can be had at the
office of the Aliquippa Steel Company,
room 30, Westinghonse building.
THE PRESS BANQUETED.
John Newell Formally Opens Hi New Cafe
and Hotel With a Dinner to Over Three
Hundred Guests-Mayor Gourley Pro
aides and makes an Address or Welcome.
With a banquet bewildering in its ar
rangements and magnificent in its prepara
tion, John Newell last night formally
opened the cafe of which he proposes to
make the finest European hotel between
New York and Chicago. The banquet was
gven to the press of Pittsburg, but
the gathering of about 300 people
all the' professions and prominent business
enterprises of the two cities were repre
sented. The banker, the millionaire busi
ness man, the lawyer, the politician, the
city authority, the editor, the reporter and
the printer touched elbows over the gorge
ous spread, and for to hours they ate,
drank and made. merry over a bill of fare
that was fairly crowded with delicacies rare
and palatable.
The Banauetintr hall, iust fresh from the
contractor's hands, was dazzling in its
beauty, the white marble floor highly pol
ished, the hard-wood wainscoting uniquely
and fantastically' carved, the hand
painted walls and the wooden ceiling
arranged in deep squares unitedtheir
oriental features in forming a grand
apartment But the banquet "tables, bur
dened with rare flowers were pretty beyond
description. Innumerable electric lights
mellowed by dreamy shades and thousands
of wax candles with vari-colored coverings
spread over the Haviland china a veritable
rainbow.
Mayor Gourley sat with Host Newell at
the head of the large center table. Before
them and around them were the guests
nearly all in evening dress. After the din
ner Mayer Gourley, on behalf of Mr. New
ell, delivered an address of welcome. He
told of the energy and enterprise that had
given to Pittsburg the magnificent hotel.
There were several responses in behalf of
the press, 'lhe dinner lasted from 8 o'clock
until 11:30, when the delighted gathering
dispersed.
Mr. Newell's hotel when completed will
contain 225 rooms, and will be furnished in
the most elaborate way. It will be seven
stories high and will be provided with all
the modern equipments. The ladies' dining
room, which will be as handsome as the cafe,
will be furnished within a short time.
A DASH TO THE POLE begins Sunday,
April 3.
Stencil and Stamp Works.
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AIL,EGHBXY, IA.
GOOD
BUSINESS
CHANCES
KENSINGTON
DURING THE PRESENT YEAR
1,000 more houses must be' built.
500 are now occupied, and when all the manufactories are work
ing the additional population -will require 1,500 houses.
There is a large and paying business for those who engage in
the following lines or occupations in this new city:
. BUILDERS' SUPPLIES, BRICK CONTRACTORS, CARPEN
TERS AND BUILDERS, HARDWARE DEALERS. PAPER
HANGERS AND DEALERS, PLUMBERS AND GASPITTERS,
PLASTERERS, PAINTERS, LUMBER DEALERS, STONE
CONTRACTORS, STOVES, RANGES AND MANTELS, STAIR
BUILDERS, TIN AND SHEET METAL WORKS.
No better location can be selected for those who are interested in
building than in this new manufacturing and residence city.
There will be constant work for mechanics and large demand
for all material used in the construction of buildings.
Visit Kensington and be convinced of the outlook. Free rail
road tickets given there and return.
Salesmen always on the ground.
For further information apply at office of
The Burrell Improvement Co.,
Rooms'30, 32 and U, 96 Fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. v
REMOVAL The Burrell Improvement Co., oper
ating the KENSINGTON properties, will remove their
offices on April 1 to 79 Fourth avenue, Hostetter building,
in room lately occupied by the Fort Pitt National Bank.
CHOICE PROPERTIES.
TO LET,
ON MONTEREY S1REET,
Near North Avenue,
ALLEGHENY,
House of ten rooms and bathroom; laundry
in cellar; all the improvements of a flrs
class home; large yard; pleasant location.
GEO. JOHNSTON,-
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82 Fourth avenue.
TO LET.
TWO LARGE ROOMS,
Second and Third Floors,
517 WOOD STREET.
Outside entrance from street. Well lighted.
A few doors from Fifth avenn. Cheap.
Use of elevator. Apply to
"WILLIAM H. ALLEN,
017 Wood street.
mh23-87
TO LET.
56 ROSS STREET,
Between Third and Fourth Avenues,
TEN ROOMS.
GEO. JOHNSTON,
mh2l-107
62 Fourth avenue.
TO LET.
5508 Walnut Street,
SHADYSIDE,
TIouso of ten rooms and bathroom.
Low rent to good tenant.
GEO. JOHNSTON,
mh21-106
62 Fourth avenue.
Choice Offices For Rent
In the fireproof
HAMILTON BUILDING.
Fireproof vaults and every convenience.
BATES VERT MODERATE.
C3ll at office, V
01 and 93 Fifth ay., City. mh23-n
To Lei, 951 Liberty St.
Fine business house.
Four stories, 20x110 ft., alley in rear.
Hydraulic elevator.
One of the best locations on Liberty St.
W. A. HEREON & SONS,
80 Fourth avenue.
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O LET STOREROOM. "
VINE AND WEBSTER AVENUE.
Complete fixtures, elevator and storage
room. First-class stand; low rent.
J. C. REILLT.
mli21-30 77 Diamond street.
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