IM,llMMHllBBHBBHjHttiM iJfeSVJk. r i "?..' THE PITTSBURG DISPATGH. i Xk: - r - - - . -o ",,. , - t'i-'ZF t - .- ' r -' .r - "ti" -Hi.B.aff -"- 'sruiW-Tn " - Tr mw - " - Vs5iHiB?r'ivss"tw wraLai- sr "' ary; xni&r "(v" e- jv jrTt1 w "isj- s fc,t'sfi7sw"' - i --it r mHnrv Vr - wa j "? rJr 4 "&. 'J Jsrisj- Tiij?sST"'?fiTr j"F -mJRs lSPflS? "TF -w,awiggj- iBJ'UnibJ-.cL MRj-wifciiiiiwiiii-jr" i-3A." '. jSRsj, vi??F5E?w' - 3tBri-GrefrJfl!Br't Hr-MrX9jfl 1 PAGES 9 TO 16. (SO- i - . 1 SECOND PflRT I? 1 3 PITTSBURG DISPATCH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27. 189a A SILVER STRUGGLE Majority Recommendations to the Powers All That Is Hoped for by OUR DELEGATES ABROAD. Host of the Heavy Work Bein? Dong Outside the Conference. A POPULAR FORM OF GAMBLING. HlHing Word Contests That Eeep Clerks Terj L'asj. Postal PEACEFUL IS GLADSTOXE'S CABINET TBT CARLE TO THE DTSP ATCB. London, Nov. 28. CopyngM. The Brussels Monetary Conference has wasted Its first week, so far as its actual sessions go. In reality, however, the genuine work must be done outside the convention lull in the prirate consultation ot the delegates. The American delegates are ready"to put in'any amount ol missionary effort ot this sort, and they have not been idle these first few days. They already realize, however, that it wilm be practically impossible to secure the endorsement ot any monetary plan what ever by the present body. The reason for this is that the delegates from halt a dozen or more countries, in cluding Russia, Italy, Greece, Rnumania and Switzerland, are forbidden even to ex press an opinion at the conference. Tiieir instructions are simply, "go to Brussels, listen, say nothing and report to us what you hear." The German and Austrian dele gates have a little more discretion. They are at liberty to discuss the subject without reserve, but they are forbidden to agree to any modification of existing monetary leg islation in those countries. Europe Not Willing for a Chance. Practically all the delegates are for bidden in any way to pledge their govern ments, but in the case of Germany and Austria the instructions almost imply an unwillingness fo make any change. On the part of Great Britain the attitude is unex pectedly conciliatory. Her delegates say unreservedly that representation at the conference under the form of invitation issued by the United States implied the ac ceptance of the principle that some meas ure is necessary tor increasing the use of silver as currency by the nations. The conference is, undoubtedly, disposed to deal with the question in the form in wich it was presented by Senator Allison. Most delegates recognized tho wisdom of postponing its consideration in this form until all the specific remedies which will be presented have been discussed and disposed of. The individual theories will most of them be dealt with in committee, and by the time all have been threshed out the con ierence will be ready to seek an agreement, if possible, point by point on the lines sub mitted by the American delegation yester day. A Majority Recommendation Hoped Par. The most that can be hoped Is a majority recommendation to the nations, and the American delegates still have strong ex pectations that such a result will be reached. Uiey are thoroughly satisfied with the tam per of the conference, as indicated in its re ception of the programme offered yester day. No meeting of the conference was held to-day, the adjournment yesterday being until Monday. General expectation cen ters on the plan that will be put iorward by Alfred de Rothschild. The bi-metal-lists are sanguine that it vill form the basis for a solntion of the questions before the conference. On the other hand, mono metallists declare that in view of the po sition taken by the German and Austrian delegates, and the probable attitude of the British representative, the .conference is certain to fail, and it will only be a waste of time to prolong the discussion. It was said yesterday that Mr. da Roths child's proposals would be made public to day, but the text of the proposals have not yet been completed- Mr. de Rothschild raid to-day that they will not lie seen in their final shape until Monday. A l'roposition for the Purchase of Silver. Among the various rumors in circulation to which the delegates attach importance, is one that the various 'European powers will yearly buy silver to the minimum amount of 5,000,000 sterling at a price to be fixed by general agreement, on condition that the United States continues silver pur chases to the extent of 64,000.000 ounces. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. de Roths child refuses to make out proposals until Monday the report is generally credited that they contain a statement that an inter national syndicate should be formed to buy silver until the normal value of the metal is re-established. IMPUDENCE OF A LONDON THIEF. Be Places a Stolen Puree In the Pocket of a Bishop. BT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. Loudon, Nov. 26. The most impudent rascal at large in England visited a charity fair at London Thursday and committed by sleight-of-hand series ot robberies such as are usually accomplished only by the gentle Tiolence of sweet words and beseeching glances at snch places. After stealing a dozen purses the thief deftly slipped one of the rifled "leathers" into the pocket of the. Most Reverend Bishop of Lincoln, where it was found by the astonished prelate and restored empty to its owner, the wife of a town Councillor. SOCIALISM GKOWING POPUL&B, In London It Has Now Beached a Very Far , Advanced Stage. tBT CABLE TO THE DISrATCK.1 London, Hot. 26. The London County Council has now Icily committed Itself to the poller of abolishing the contractor or middleman whenever possible. Sir Will, lam Harconrt says that we are all more or less Socialists in these days, and certainly the London County Council is a body very lar advanced on socialistic lines. Its experiments will not be without value In the line ol street railroa I management, tunnel-boring, schoolhouse'building and the construction of all manner ot public works by direct employment ot labor. An Indian Usurper of a Throne. Calcutta, Nov. 26. Afzaul TJ1 Mulk, the reigning sovereign of Chitral, abd bis younger brother have been murdere by SherAfzul Khan, a brother ot the! late ruler of Chitral. SherAfzul Ehanlhad been exiled from Chitral He gathered a large following and returned to the country, and, after murdering the Mehtar, or ruler, and his brother, seized the throne. It is also reported that the Ameer of Afghanis tan is supporting the usurper. , POPULAR PETTY GAMBLING. A Scheme That Has Become Far-Reachlne; Thousands of Dollars Placed In Fools on a Guesting Match Great Increase In the Postal Basinet. (BT CABLE TO THE S1SPATCS.1 London, Nov. 26. A new mental conta gion that is sura to spread transatlantic wards is Keeping England awake o nights. It is what is known as the "missing word" competitions ot the penny weeklies. The editor prints a paragraph with the last word, usually an adjective, missing. 'He invites his readers to guess the word at a shilling a try. Then he divides the pool among the winners. The scheme is by no means as petty as it appears. In one of the competitlons.closed this week, the pool contained more than $17,000, and each of the 40 odd winners re ceived alniont.HOQ. There are nearly dozen such competitions weekly, and the craze is spreading at an enormous rate. Booksellers cannot keep pace with the de mand for dictionaries and boots of syn onvms. Boarding house and restaurant life has a new terror a'lded, tor the beseeohlngs of young uonien ami others for "suggestions" or to "join my syndicate" are becoming un bearable. The virtuoas journal takes the curse off the camble by announcing that one farthing will be deducted from each shilling in its pool tor the benefit ot a destitute children's society, and making a clergyman the agent of the speculation. It has already been found necessary to employ additional clerks in the money order department of the postoffice. Only postal money orders are accepted by man agers ot the scheme, and the regular force is unable to handle the recent increase of more than 250,000 per week ot small orders drawn. A WBESTLB FOB E0TALTT. How Two Rival Railroads Tussled for the Grand Duke Serglns. BT CABLE TO THE DISFATCB.l London, Nov. 26. The visit of the Grand Duke Sergius of Russia to the royal iamily this rek has been the occasion of some few festivities. The only Incident of interest to the publio was the attempt of two rival railroads to capture His Highness at Boulogne when en route to England. The London, Chatham and Dover managers sent special boats to meet the royal party and convey them to Dover. Representatives of the Southeast ern road succeeded in boarding the train first, an.l conducted the Duke aboard their boat which was about to leave lor Folke stone. The aeent of the Chatham road suc ceeded in getting aboard, and informed His Imperial Highness thatttbe other boat had been sent expressly, by Her Majesty, "the Queen, to take him to Dover. The royal party disembarked, and started for the Dover boat. The Southeastern agents were not to be robbed ot the royal passenger so easily. They stopped the now thoroughly bewil dered Duke and informed him impressively that the Queen's equerry, nith a special train, was awaiting his arrival in Folke stone. Then they took possession of His Highness and triumphantly escorted him back to their boat They cast off and started across the channel before the enemy could make a fresh attack. SUING A PSIKCE IN HIDING. Malcolm Khan Having Little Peace of Blind Left Him Nowadays. BT CABLE TO THE DISFATCB.1 London, Nov. 26. An interesting case before the London courts this week has been the suit of the Persian Investment Company against Prince Malcolm Khan to recover $100,000 paid on account for a lot tery franchise in Persia. The Prince was the Persian-envoy to Great Britain until he was recalled, about 18 months ago, on ac count of various transactions. The Shah, when removing him, sweetly suggested that he should come to Teheran and talk over the subject oi their difficulties. Now Prince Khan, as The Dispatch explained at the time, was quite too shrewd to accept the Shah's invitation. He bad good reasons for .believing that if he put loot in the Shah's dominions his earthly career would reach a sudden period. He has been careful not to leave the protection ot the English flag, in spite of suits and other annoyances. The lottery concession, which he sold for (600,000, was granted by the Shah in a moment of generosity, while visiting this country in 1889. On reaching home the fickle monarch cancelled the privilege, and' it is alleged that Prince Khan knew of the cancelation when he re ceived the payment on account. The case is still on. A BURGLING BTBGLAR'S OVERSIGHT Saves 810,000 and Diamonds Worth as Much to a New Yorker. tBT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. 1 London, Nov. 26. A gentleman just arrived from Rio Janeiro tells a story abont William M. Ivins as the victim of burglars at the Brazilian capital The ex-City Chamberlain of New York had been for some time in Brazil seeking cer tain trade concessions from the Gov ernment. Shortly before the last" steamer left Rio, Mr. Ivins' apartments were entered one night by burglars. His valuables were contained in the nockets of two coats. In one garment was $10,000 m cash and a package ot diamonds worth (15, 000 which Mr. Ivins had purchased for his wife. In the other coat was $3,000. The first garment Mr. Ivins threw into a bureau drawer, which he leit partly open when he retired. The enterprising burglar came and car ried off all the clothing which he could find; but he overlooked the coat in the drawer. In the morning Mr. Ivins was obliged to borrow a pair of trousers and other gar ments before ha oonld appear In public He saved his diamonds and the bigger wad oi bills, but the loss of $3,000 dollars must nave maae it a iitue inconvenient to pay the heavy duty on the jewels before land ing. A PROTEST FBOa A V10AB Who Can No Longer Countenance a Lean ing Toward High Churchlsm. IBT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH.1 London, Nov. 26. The tendency toward high churchism in the Established Church is attracting more and more attention. Such protests as that of Rev. Charles Stir ling, vicar of New Maiden, who resigned this week, are not uncommon. In his .let ter of resignation to the Bishop oi Roches ter he says: t It is impossible for me to letaln mv con nection with the Established Churoli as she now Is, with Popery taught by her clergy men on every hand, her communion tables turned Into altars, her mlnigter into suoii flrliig pries s. her churches Into mass houses with auricular confession Inculcated in practice and nheio possible, enforced. All tli It la done undsr the eves, with the knowledge and under tho protection of the bishops who first tntrnaucc the wolves in sheep's clothing into the fold, and then shield tnem when tho flock leiuoiistratos. JlyLord. I nave been lor 41 years a plain English clergyman. 1 must decline now to bo any longer associated with Rnmlsh priests. That the Church of England will ba punished for her apostaoy from those Protestant prinolples and truths of which she was in better uays the bulwark is as cer tain as that to-morrow's sun vrlll rise. THE ISLE OF CRUSOE. A Visit to the' .Secluded Spot Made Famous by Daniel Defoe. ONLY 28 INHABITANTS EVEN NOW. Hon Thin an .Atrandatice of Fish In the Surrounding nater. EXPL0BBDBT CHILEAN NATAL CADETS tcoamsroirDEXCE of th dispatch. Valparaiso, Chile, Nov. SL The Chilean corvette Abtao, commanded by Captain Bicardo Beaugencey, sailed last July with a number of graduates from the Naval Academy. Her voyage was of two months' duration, and as it was known that the vessel would call at the celebrated Island of Juan Fernandez, Captain Beau gencey oflered a prize to the graduate who wonld write the best description of the Island. The competition was among ten members of the graduating glass, but after examining the merits ot the examinations the Captain awarded the prize to Cadet Victor" Vergara, a son of Senor Juan de Dios Vergara, a prominent lawyer of Val paraiso The island of Juan Fernandez, the scene where the Imaginary story of Crusoe, is laid, is known by the name of Mas-a-Tierra (nearest to the land) from its proximity to CUHBEBLAND BAT. the coast of Chile. This name is given to the island to distinguish it from another small island known as Mas-a-Fuera (or further), situated nearly ioo miles in a sresterly direction. To the Spanish navi gator Juan Fernandez the two islands owe their nomenclature. Mas-a-Tierra is the only island Inhabited at the nresent time. Situated at a distance of S60 miles west from, Valparaiso, Mas-a-Ti-rra rises from the ocean in the guise of an advanced sentry of the continent. The discovery of these islands was due to one ot those terrestrial phenomena that aids the, navigator in his voyages across the oceans the trade winds. Juan Fernandez in dis covering these lands became aware ot the ntility of these winds that up to the perjod of his voyage along the coast of the south ern continent had been ignored. Discovered by Fernando, Among the companions of Pizarro there came to Peru a Spanish pilot named Juau Fernandez. Born in Andalusia,-Fernandez possessed the olear and penetrating charac ter and Ilvelv disposition that distinguishes the people of the old Spanish province, but withal, his -historian states, his career Was marked by exhibitions ol a cruel and ma licious temper. Georcre, John and An thony de Ulloa were companions of Fernan dez in bis sea vovases, and the quartet had agreed to stand by each other in such good or bad luck as might fall to their lot in the new lands. Fernandez was among the first who navigated the coasts of Chile and Pern, and with the observing powers of a sailor he coon discovered by the heavy westerly swells that their origin could only be accounted for by the presence of winds in the same quarter. Taking advantage of these observations, leaving the port of Talcahuano for Callao on his first return voyage, be made the pas sage in 14 days from port to port. Incredu lous and unbelieving mariners doubted the statements of Fernandez and he was openly denounced as a sorcerer in league with the devil, but many followed his advice rela tive to the route to be sailed and made 'pas sages in rapid time. Fernandez, on bis second voyage from Callao discovered in 1553 the islands that now bear his name, and His Most Catholic Majesty of Spain granted by royal decree the new found lands to the mariner and his heirs torev(r. A Nest ot Pirates. In 1616 Le Maire and Schcnten, two com manders of piratical crafts, sailed; from the Texel for the South Seas. In the La Vinta Horne, Le Maire discovered the straits now bearing his name, and Cape Horn, so THB VILLAGE ON called from the vessel's name, was also dis covered. Westerly winds brought (he vessels to the Juan Fernandez Islands, and there the piratical rovers rested to recruit their bodies and repair their craft After these Duch marauders sailed away, Sharp, the English buccaneer, appeared on the scene, and from the islands as a post his vessel laid waste the town ot La Serena and other set tlements on the Chilean coast. In succeed ing years other piratical rovers visited Juan Fernandez, utilizing the island as their depot for the storage and distribution of plunder obtained along the Peruvian and Chilean coasts. It is said that Sharp's ves sel, being pursued by a caravel sent by the Governor of Valparaiso to seize her, left on shore when sailing from her pursuer the black man who afterward became Selkirk's csmpanion, and who Is known to the world through Defoe's work as Crusoe's man Friday. During the seventeenth century it is known that six Dutch sailors, desert ers from the caravel L'Hermite, lived on the islands, but for nearly a century they were deserted. The English vessel, the Cinque Ports, ar rived at Mss-a-Tlerra in 170i Her mate was Alexander Selkirk, and, whether from his own inclination or -In oonsequence of altercations with the captain, he decided to abandon his vessel and remain on the island. How Selkirk lived and the man ner in which he employed hi time on the solitary island are events graphically de scribed by Defoe. Four years and fonr months passed, until, in 1709, Davis, who was commander of the Duke privateer, one of Lord Anson's squadron, came to Cum berland Bay, and once again Selkirk found himself in company with people who, spoke bis own tongue and treated him kindly. Until he became sure of the nationality ot the strangers, who he imagined were Span lards, he refused to visit them at their en campment, but hearing them speak En glish he joined the party and left In their vessel his island home. Thus in brief is the narrative that distinguishes this soli tary group. The Most Interesting: Spots. Without doubt that part of the island most interesting to visitors is the site of the old forts and buildings erected by the Spaniards,situated at Portezuelo and Puerto Ingles, where Selkirk lived. The city founded by the Spanish commander was called La Ciudad de San Juan Bautista. The foundations of the fort are still visible, while a number ot ancient cannon lie buried amid a dense growth of gigantic ferns and semi-tropical vegetation. Two small forts, one at Codfish Point (Punta Bacdlao), the other, under Goat Hill, are still remaining in partial preservation, the smooth and regularly laid masonry testifying to the careful work of a,pait age. There were two cities or settlements, one on the level plateau where the cemetery now exists, the other in the valley leading to the Cordon Sal-se-Puedes. Visitors can still decipher many ot the epitaphs that remain legible on the-tombstones erected to the memory of those who died on the island during the last portion ot this century. Upon the ruins ot the fort at the base of Goat Hill the present sub-lnteudeute of the Islands has erected a flagstaff, upon which the Chilean colors are hoisted when ever a vessel is seen in the offing, while at night a lantern is hoisted as soon as the vessel rounds the point, both day and night signals indicating the position ofthe best harbor Cumberland Bay on the island. To tKe settlement at Cumberland Bay the name of the old city has been given. At the present time there are only 28 inhabi tants on the island four men, eizht women and 16 children of both sexes. These peo ple are vigorous and hardy physically, strong and well built. Wealth in the Waters. In the small rivule s on the island there no fish, while the waters of the surround ing seas, on' the contrary, teem with the finny tribe. The color of the water is a deep electricvbluVclear and translucent At a depth Of sixjatbbms the stony bottom is distinguisb'ible-lobsters plainly visible crawling around and Into the crevices of the rocks. The suddIt of fish is practically inex haustible and must at some future time be-j come a source of profit for some enterpris ing concern that will procure the necessary outfits for catching them in large numbers and shipping them to Valparaiso. The lob ster, codfish, eels of the conger type, tur bot, flounders, haddock, sea mnlfet, sar dines, rock cod and many other varieties of fish are all to be caught in shallow waters. Oysters, too, with white shells, are found in abundance clinglng'to the rocky shores, and are of delicious" flavor. Tho lobsters are of the-largest size known to exist in the Pacific Ocean, their flesh tender and juicy, and there is no doubt if brought in a fresh state to Valparaiso they would meet with a ready sale. " Not a Place Frequently Visited. It is very rare that vessels call at the island; ships go past, sailing over the ocean within the gaze of all the residents, but un less it be a Government vessel on its annual visit from Valparaiso no sonnd of cable rat tling through the hawsepipes greets the ears of the few residents. Clothing of all kinds, the simple luxuries of life, such as tea, cof fee, sugar, salt beef and tobacco, are eagerly souijat tor by these people in exchange for fish, sealskins, pieces of sandal wood and other products of the island. Alter descending the Portezuelo. a visit was" made to the prison grotto, a series of artificial caves constructed by the Spaniards at the base of the "Hill of the Goats." These caves were supposed to have been the residence of exiles from the mainland when it was under Spanish rule, and again dur ing the excitement under the regime ot THE I5LATTD. O'Higgins, Carrera and the Bulnes Govern ment. In one of the ship's boats a party visited Selkirk's Gave, in English Bay, where the exile kept his tame goats and dogs. The . beaob Is composed of small 'stones and ' pebbles, while the pathway to the cave, distant one-quarter of a mile from the beach, is painful and trying to "traverse. Here we found several sandalwood trees, with street scented mint perfuming the air. The cave is a natural one on the side of a hillock three metres in heieht by two and a half metres In length. Former visitors bad built an enclosure of planks around the cave. On tbs walls of the cave are many inscriptions and names of officers of war 'ships of various nationalities. A small bench outside of the enclosure serves as a resting place for weary pilgrims. On July 10 the Abtao left the island. The captain had donated quite a number of articles to 'the residents, receiving un bounded thanks tor the presents. Passing to the sontheast of the island a strong cur rent was notioeable running between the little islet of Santa Clara and Mas-a-Tierra. Santa Clara is ocoupied by herds ot wild foats that are at intervals shot by the res' ents of Cumberland Bay for the sake of both flesh and bides. Ask for ourfralsln brandy for rntnoe pies. There Is no better, and. only $1 for a lull FOUR DAYS OF FRAUD. i A Man Who Was Once a Railroad Officer Now a Fugitive. HE MAKES A RECORD IN CHICAGO Among, Big- Hotels and Jewelrj, "Which Was Brief-but Brilliant. TRAYEL1KG WITII A PBETTT WOMAN. CniOAOO, Nov. 2a Confiding friends of J. K. Waterman, late general freight agent ot the Colorado Midland Railway, alio a "high roller" at the Richelieu an 1 other ultrafashionable hotels throughout the country, bMieve to-day that he should be placed behind the bars of some especially secure jail. Mr. Waterman was visibly present in Chicago only from Thursday of last week until last Monday morning, but in that short time he managed to obtain $100 Irom the Rjchelieu and $75 from the Victoria upon checks which have since been dis honored, to leave these hotels with unpaid board bills of good size; to obtain $190 from Hugo Zieman, of the American Cafe, and to walk ayay with $100 worth of jewelry from Spaulding & Co., who as yet have received no equivalent therefor. Up to the present his standing in Chicago has been of the highest, his friends legion and bis ability to command almost any amount of money unquestioned. ' He Brings a Woman With Him. Mr. Waterman arrived at the Richelieu a week ago Thursday, accompanied by a pre possessing little wouiau whom he registered as Miss Lillie Boone, ot Denver. Being well known at the hotel on previous visits, his money had been spent freely, and even the bootblacks and bell boys had lived on chamDagne at his expense. On the pres ent occasion, however, his first remark alter registering was a request for a loan ot $50. Unfortunately a little unpleasant in formation regarding his recent doings had preceded hiuv It was known he had lost his position with the Colorado Midland Company, and, that his wife had lett him because ot his dissapations. More than this, on a previous visit Mr. Bemis had cashed his check for $700 and had consider able difficulty in gettiug Mr, Watermanjo make it good when the "bank refused pay ment. Therefore, Manager Rathbone deemed it .prudent to refer all requests for monsy to the Cardinal himself. The latter had a confidential chat with Waterman, and upon his assurance that he had money in the bank, cashed his check for $50 on the Colo rado National Bank ol Denver. Later ,in the day he cashed a second tor the same amount. ' Mr. Waterman Finds Other Resources. A telegraphio query to the bank brought the response that Mr. waterman naa no money there. With this answer Mr. Bemis sought his guest, who w as com i ortably re clining in his bath. Mr. Waterman ac knowledged the absence of money in the bank, but stated that there would be $1,000 to his credit the day the checks arrived in Denver. Nevertheless, it was thought best to notily him that be must pay cash lor his luture orders in the hotel. This pained Mr. Waterman to such an extent that he went down the street to the Victoria, where, alter registering ith Miss Booue, bis check lor $75 was quickly cashed. With this he returned to the Richelieu, settled his bill and removed his baggage without, however, making any ar rangement to take up his unpaid checks. The Miss Boone who was with Waterman is something of a mystery. She has dis appeared with Waterman. At the hotels If so (and with sensible, economical people bargain seekers, as suits and bedroom suits to permit sufficient room for our grand do this we are prepared to quote prices hitherto unheard of. As THIS 6-PIECE OAK PARLOR SUIT . . . for . . . $22.60. $22.50.. No doubt many may say, " 'Tis impossible !" But, as "seeing is believing," we only ask your personal inspection to convince yourself. . On our entire line of Bedroom Furni ture, Carpets Stoves, doubt that if the price is an. inducement we will succeed in our object, viz.: To get ROOM FOR THE HOLIDAY DISPLAY. REMEMBER, ? , JBITiiEJK; CASH OB OEEDIT. HOUSEHOLD CREDIT CO. 414 WOOD STREET 414 " PITTSBURG'S LEADING CASH AND CREDIT HOUSE. 3A.RARE MONEY-MAKING OPPORTUNITY THIS WEEK FOR COUPLES STARTING HOUSEKEEPING - : ' KJt. ssvisasBrai v L & w r&x" ' JbUk :m -PS DUCK-SBOOTIXQ. Mr. Cleveland If T Could'Only DUvou of the Offlce-Seeicn at Eattly. they were assigned separate rooms in oppo site parts of the houses. He was at one time a. trusted employe of Oscar G. Mur ray, Second Vice President if the Big Four, and it is stated that there is an unexplained transaction between them amounting to $5,000. SENTENCE DAY. The Zappes, Convicted of Slnrder, and Frank Garvin, Vt ho Shot HU Wife, to Be Sentenced To-Morrow Larjce Amount of Work Done at the Last Court Term. To-morrow, in the Criminal Court.the argu ment list concluding the September term will be taken up. All cases awaiting sen tence will be disposed of and everything oleaned up. Among those to be sentenced are the two Zappes, convicted of murder in the first dezree, and Frank Garvin, con victed of manslauehter. On Monday week the December term opens. The September term, which 'has just closed, was the biggest, in point of the amount of work disposed of, there has ever been. There was also not only a large num ber of cases acted upon, but many important cases, consuming much time; ere disposed of, and Disfriot Attorney Burleigh was complimented by many on his efficient work. A statement ot the work of .the term was completed yesterday. It showed that the number of bill for Quarter Sessions and Oyer and Terminer Court was 1.122. Of these the grand jury ignored 194, leaving 928 Cases to be disposed of Of these 830 were disposed ot, also 69 cases from previous terms', making 899 cases. Of the September iudictments 98 eo over. Ot this number bonds were forfeited in 17 cases, 30 de fendants were never arrested and 45 cues it ere continued by order of Court. The last number inolndes the Homestead cases. The whole number disposed of, 899, is an in crease of 264 cases over the September term ot 1891- There were 11 weeks of court, making an average of 78 cases a week and 13 cases a day. This record is unprecedented. THREE DIV01.CES REFUSED. Judge Slagle Objects to the Manner in Which They Are Presented. Judge Slagle yesterday refused three de crees in divorce. In the case of Elizabeth PIE AN INDUCEMENT? I between now and December i we must yet close out many parlor etc., we have made the same big "cut," and ; " spwsjjy iJjkfcL) Shafer against Henry Shafer it appears that the proper publication ot the notice as re quired bv the act of Assembly was not made. The bill of the llbeilant in the case of Catherine Merer azainst Jacob Meyer, sets forth "that the said Jacob Meyer has offered such indignities to the person of yonr peti tioner as to render her condition intolera ble and her life burdensome," but faiU to add "and thereby forced her to withdraw from his house and family," which the Court considers the important element of this ground for divoro-, and holds that it was an essential part ot the offense and mnst be alleged and proven. In the case of Andrew Johnson against Sarah Johnson, the Court says tnere was no allegation in the petition or proof in the tes timony to show that, the plaintifl was a resi dent of this county and the commissioner had no right to go outside of the county to take testimony without authority from the Court The facts upoo which the divorce is asked are capable ot satisfactory proof and such should be furnished. Divorces were granted in the cases of Jennie Wandless acainst James H. Wand les, for desertion; Jane E. Cunliffe against Peter Cunliffe, for desertion: Sarah A Dearden against Alfred Dearden, cruelty; Walter Cridge against Mary Cridge, infi delity. Three new suits were entered yesterday. They were: Eva Dickel vs. Char'es Dickel, deiertionj George L. Francis vs. Mary Francis, infidelity, and Oras D. Delo vs. Charles H. Delo, cruelty and desertion. Monday's Tiial.Llsta. Common Fleas No. 1 Dindlner ts Kauf man et al, Koth vs Clark, Wolf vs Porter, Redder vs. Porter, Beckwtth vs Fllnn, Er ton vs Smitlet al, Luffy vs SImpion et 'al. Brown vs borouxh ot Homestead, Hill for use vs Wllbert et al, Doran vs Zoller, Bur gess vs Columliia Iron and Steel Comnany, Ltirhtner v Beyer et al. Uenuiston vs Homo Liie Insurance and Inve-tment Company. common Plea- No. 3 Woods vs Beymer, Conroy va the Pittdlmrj Times, Nevlns vs the P. R. R. Co., Stonnrt vs the Plttsnuig Ti action Company. Sor vs Chees, Falines tock vs Loos, Coleman vs Clark, ilcUinnoss vs Sharp. Drivers and Teamsters Don't fall to see onr fur lined and water prool cloth overcoats. .Nothing like them for warmth and rou,'li weather. Price 13. SOLOMOS & UCBE9. it always is), this will be " SISTERS BUT RIVALS." One Had & Pean, the Other Took Him Away, and Now the Lost Prize LIE8 IN A PREMATDRE GRATE, The First of .the Girla Presumably a cnicido and a Murderess. A HIKSESOTA C0E0XEE'3 SAD TASK Le SOETTBrMnrK.. Nov. 26. Si. Henry, a country neighborhood 12 miles from this city, is in ths throes of a tremendous sensa tion, in which love, Jealousy, revenge and death figure. Two people, in the full en joyment of health but three days ago, art now cold in death. Tuesday morning word reached here thai Joseph Hounder, a prosperous farmer, had suddenly died of heart disease. On Wednesday the Information also reached here that Miss Agnes Bbear, a sister of Hounder's wife, bad died In the same man ner. Hounder was buried Thursday, bat pending tho burial of Miss Bbear, a letter written by her was found which throws some light on the tragedy, and the funeral was postponed until the Coroner could be summoned and an inquest held. While the letter does not own that the writer was the cause of Hounder's death, it gives directions that she should be buried by his side and shows clearly that she con templated suicide. At the scene of ths double tragedy to-day hundreds of people gathered and the excitement was intense. Hounder had but' just arisen on the morning of his death and had taken noth ing but a chew of tobacco, when he com plained of feeling strangely and almost immediately fell over, dying within an hour. The girl was at the house while bs wa being put into bis a iffin, and declared that she soon would eo. Leaving the prem ises at 9 A. II. following the day of his death, she ' was a corpse within an hour after reaching bom. Miss Bhear was 26 years of age and had , "kept company," it is said, with Hounder some time; but last August, while at Min neapolis, he married a yonnger sister. He was a popular young man in prosperous circumstances, without an enemy in tho world, and bis sudden death in so mysteri ous a manner, followed so soon by that of his lortner sweetheart, leads to the belief that her unrequited love prompted her to take his life as well as her own. It is prob able that the remains oi Hounder will bs exhumed and that the inquest now in ses sion will also examine into the cause ot his death. Bogns College Degrees Advertised. London, Nov. 26. For some time past certain English newspapers have contained imposing advertisements, stating that de grees of the National University ofba State ot Illinois could be had at prices rang -ing from 10 to 20 guineas These advertise ments are singed "Prof. Van Augelbactr, Secretary,"and give the name ofBroughtoa Rouse, of Christ College, Cambridge Uni versity, as the English agent. Anarchy Unpopular In London. BT CABLE TO Til Z DlSrATcn.1 Lokdon, Nov. 26. The Anarchists en gaged Trafalgar Square for to-morrow after noon, to hold a meeting to protest against the extradition of Dynamiter Francois, of Paris. The projectors of the meeting noti fied the police this evening that tbey had decided to abandon the demonstration. Anarchy is not popular In London jest now, and the decision is a wise one. the banner week for holiday display To a mere'illustration THIS 6-PIECE OAK PARLOR SUIT. . . . for ... $22.50. $22.50. there can be no j f aSater.aAJSatj I I " -, ' ' T K ' ..-..uJLtaE, m
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