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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1879

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Snowden declines and Mint directorship up in air

Washington cabinet notes Snowden finally declines the Mint post amid earlier push for McMichael. The Brazil subsidy debate surfaces as Senator Maxey moves to fund a New York Rio mail route with 150000 dollars per year. Free telegraph bill from Butler threatens Western Union monopoly, while Utah governor prospects and territorial pay debates unfold. Relief bill for Allegheny citizens advances, with other minor Capitol items and pensions under review.

Wasmearox Philadelphia McMichael Colonel McMichael Colonel Snowden Dog Cameron Leeds Post Office Berlin Maxey New York Rio Norfolk Committee On Appropriations Blaine Dorsey Wallace Senate Houses House Randall Butler Western Union Conover Utah Congress Host Wyoming Secretary of the Interior Schurz Allegheny House Committee On Commerce Errett Allegheny County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ohio River Ohio Parkersburg Rufus Crissey Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Robert R. Bittner Pennsylvania Volunteers William Smith Charles Williams Julia Follansbee Benjamin R Pennsylvania Cavalry Davis Monongahela River Pittsburg Fairmont W. Va Chamber of Commerce Davis Island Humphries House Committee On Claims James N. Garrett Tremont House Committee On Appropriations O'Neill Lewes Del

Cattle Disease Clash Over U S Export Trade

Washington reports a Canadian minister warns of cattle disease in the United States and contemplates measures to block imports while U S officials deny a West outbreak. Union Stock Yards Chicago reacts, stressing that live cattle exports to England have grown and seeking a final investigation to clear misconceptions.

Washington F. H. Pope Commissioner le Duc McHachean United States le Duc Dominion Canada Pope J. B. Sherman Union Stock Yards Chicago Secretary of State England Sapa West

Health inspection rule for cattle export controls

The article notes that disease threatens Eastern Coast cattle and Congress has authorized action. It reports a Treasury circular instructing customs collectors not to ship live animals until inspection confirms health and a certificate is issued. The measure aims to remove objections to British government orders and protect cattle-country interests.

Alleghenies Congress Secretary of the Treasury

Tissue ballots and partisan tactics in South Carolina election

Witnesses testified that Democrats restricted voting access and used tissue ballots to suppress Republicans while Republicans warned voters and prepared tissue tickets for counteraction. Charleston saw scant colored representation and few tissue ballots voted. nationwide scrutiny followed.

Washington Teller Committee B. W. N. Mackey Charleston D. C Congress Tie Hampton Third Ward R. M. Wallace United States South Carolina

Billiard Champions Duel Lights Up New York Turf

In New York on February 4 Sexton and Heiser fought through 39 innings to finish 600 to 367 as Sexton surged late. Rudolphe and Slosson clashed next, Slosson compiling 270 before a foul halted play. Slosson averaged 75 with best runs of 61 82 117 and 270. Tomorrow's highlight is Sexton versus Schaefer.

New York Sexton Heiser Rudolphe and Slosson Rudolphe Radolphe Schaefer

Graham to Plead Guilty in Camden Murder Case

Trenton report explains the Graham case will move to the Supreme Court for arraignment and a possible plea of murder in the second degree. The Attorney General seeks a writ of certiorari to remove the indictment to Trenton and will request an advisory opinion on state clemency options. The Supreme Court meeting opens with a request to fix the plea date.

Trenton Graham Camden Courts Camden County Supreme Court Court of Pardons

Fechter McClure Libel Case Opened in Doylestown

Special correspondent reports in Doylestown that McClure faces a libel complaint from Fechter of Quakertown. No bill yet. grand jury to next term. Attorneys renewed recognizance for April term with surety William Kinzey. Trial slated for April 30 unless continuance ordered by either side. Fechter did not appear.

Doytestown McClure Fechter Quakertown Grand Jury Yerkes Gilkinson Schellenberger William Kinzey Bristol Ross Shellenberger Heverin Yerkes and Gilkinson

Davenport Inquiry resumes with defense witnesses

The Davenport investigation reopened in New York as Federal Marshals and deputies testified for the defense. They stressed that no discrimination occurred on election day between political sects and that many Republicans, anti- Tammany voters, and Democrats were arrested. Witnesses described the voting cage as holding at most twenty five people at once, and the committee examined it without offering an opinion.

New York Davenport Ilnesses

Shooting at Christian Church Ends Service in Manhattan

Dispatch from Manhattan Kansas reports William Peake was shot and killed inside the Christian Church by Bates an acting Deputy Marshal. Bates fled after the fatal shooting with no definite motive given.

St. Louis Manhattan Kansas William Peake Bates Peake Christian Church

Judge Cadwalader's Successor Mentioned for Philadelphia Court

Chambersburg February 4 The Franklin Cumberland Adams and Fulton legal communities nominate Hon. John Stewart of the Chambersburg bar for the United States District Court at Philadelphia He was a member of the Constitutional Convention and now seeks a federal judgeship.

Chambersburg Franklin Cumberland Adams Fulton John Stewart United States District Court Philadelphia

Fleming Nominated for Hartridge Succession in First District

Savannah February 4 The First Congressional district convention met to nominate a candidate to fill the unexpired term of the late Julian Hartridge On the twentieth ballot Colonel W T Thompson was withdrawn and Hon W B Fleming of Liberty County was unanimously nominated

Savannah First Julian Hartridge W. T. Thompson W. B. Fleming Liberty County

Washington notes on New York nominations and repairs

Commissions for New York Custom House officers confirmed Monday will be issued and sent immediately. The House committee favors a 250000 restoration appropriation for the burned Patent Office section. The President has received many congratulations on Senate confirmation, some in person, many by telegraph. A report from Collector Clark in Atlanta details a deputy raid in Cherokee County with U S officers fired upon and several injured including guides.

New York Custom House House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds Senate New York Internal Revenue Office Clark Atlanta Georgia Deey Cherokee County United States

Senate passes bill regulating amusements in Philadelphia

A Trem Traces staff correspondent reports Philadelphia facing a flurry of bills as the Senate advances a measure prohibiting discrimination in railroad freight charges within the state. In House committees, a contentious session debated a free pipeline bill while other appointments and a riot damages bill loom. Conference as to multi million damages lingers with Allegheny opposition.

Senate Philadelphia Ftarriehurg House Committee On Corporations Lazaretto Board of Pardons Stone Lear McCandless Quay P. B. Elder Hanel Kane William H. Kemble Noyes Ratan Pittsburg House Judiciary General Edwards Scranton T. J. Herbert Denis O'Lennahan Greenback Lackawanna Herbert Long Kemble Allegheny County The Times

Senate Passes Amusement Bill and House Action on Public Works

The Senate approved two measures including a bill allowing defendants to testify in criminal cases and a Philadelphia amusement license bill restricting city shows. The House passed the Poor Man's Cow relocation act and a public works extension, while debating roads and cattle grazing rules.

Harrissore Senate Yeas Philadelphia Cochran Jones Landis Dauphin

First Annual Middle Florida Fair Opens At Tallahassee

Special correspondent Tim Tra Ka reports from Tallahassee Florida on the first annual Middle Florida Fair. The event highlights local agricultural products with cotton corn oats and oranges on display. A shooting match and horse races drew attention while the fair ends with good wishes and plans to move the event to Tallahassee in future years.

Tim Tra Ka Tallamaster Fla Middle Florida Florida Jacksonville St. John's River C. P. Davis Philadelphia Tullahassee

Retrenchment in Wilmington Tax-Payers Denounce Debt Rise

A large Wilmington meeting of tax-payers and property owners denounces the city debt of 1.25 million and the proposed 175000 water works debt. Delaware magnate Colonel McComb backs economy, urging cuts in salaries and expenditures while defending Brandywine water purity. Council bill on the debt postponed. typhoid deaths total 23 in three months.

Wilmberon Del City Board of Education Delaware McComb

Mismanagement Under Robeson Report Read in Washington

Representative Whitthorne, chairman of the House naval affairs committee, read the majority report on the Navy Department under ex Secretary Robeson. The document charges great mismanagement and urges the President to decide next steps. The minority report is to be finished by Thursday.

Washington Whitthorne House Committee On Naval Affairs Navy Department Robeson

Case of Samuel J. Tilden to be delayed in court

Special Dispatch reports in New York that in United States District Court Samuel J. Tilden's case was on the calendar. Ex-Judge Porter for Tilden announced readiness to proceed, but District Attorney Woodford urged filing a bill of discovery and said it would be unjust to press the case this term, so the case was postponed.

Tae Tims New York United States Samuel J. Tilden United States District Court Today Porter

National Educational Association Meeting in Washington

The Department of Superintendence of the National Educational Association gathered at First Congregational Church with state, county, and municipal school leaders from across the country. Papers by Consul General Hetz on Swiss Education and Dr. Wines on Education in France were read, followed by a talk by EB A Apgar on Industrial Education.

Washingaton Department of Superintendence National Educational Association First Congregational Church Hetz Switzerland Wines International Penitentiary Congress France Apgar

Cheyenne Prisoners Leave for Leavenworth and Fort Robinson

Twenty one Cheyenne prisoners, seven men and fourteen women and children, escorted by two Third Cavalry companies under Captain Vroom, depart Cheyenne for Sidney en route to Leavenworth and Fort Robinson Nebraska. Private Sprawl of Company L died last night from a gunshot near the post on January 26 while driving an ambulance.

Fort Ropinson Neb Third Cavalry Vroom Sidney Leavenworth Sprawl

Statesman’s Visit Cited for Cameron Voting Reason

The Pittston Plaindealer notes that Hon. Dennis O’Lennahan told constituents he supported Don Cameron because Cameron was a friend of the Catholic Church in Harrisburg. The article recalls O’Lennahan’s excommunication for affiliation with Mollie Maguires.

Dennis O’lennahan Don Cameron Don Harrisburg Dennis Order of Mollie Maguires

Telegraphic Chaff and Civil Unrest Across Several States

Fenno and Long Boston brokers face embarrassment as Ottawa Free Press debunks American Sitting Bull crossing rumors. Ohio miners threaten violence at Union Mines Cashoto n with drunken town awaiting trouble. Massachusetts Governor Talbot urges legislature to probe fishing decline from the Great Britain treaty. Anne Arundel judges fined for election irregularities. Missouri woman Martha Collins kills brother in law over unwanted suitor. motive linked to family opposition.

Fenno & Long Boston Ottawa Free Press Sitting Bull Union Cashocton Ohio Talbot Massachusetts Great Britain Bond Baltimore Thomas Perry Robert B. Pergy William 8. Wilkinson Anne Arundel County

Six men charged in Raber murder pay day insurance scheme

Lebanon dispatch reports six men named Charles Truth Israel Brandt Frank Streblar Henry Weiss Josiah Hummel and George Zechman arrested for murdering Joseph Raber to claim life insurance. Body found in Indiantown creek near his home after an alleged blow to the head. Police say conspiracy to kill for about 30 000 in policies, with several policies still in force from Home Mutual Keystone Reading Mutual Mutual Benefit New Era. Accused in jail awaiting hearing.

Lebanon Joseph Raber Charles Truth Israel Brandt Frank Streblar Henry Weiss Josiah Hummel George Zechman Indiantown Creek Joseph F. Peters West Hanover Township Trath Regular Peters Zechman Robert Hoe Raber Squire Speck Hanover Township Indiantown Gap Blue Mountains Strehlar Home Mutual Keystone Allentown Reading Mutual Mutual Benefit Hartford Connecticut New Era Philadelphia

NO CARDS AT THE LEAGUE VOTE DECISIVE

The Union League rejected card-playing after two days of balloting by 230 to 217 from 850 members. The vote followed debate over reserving rooms for cards and reflected members’ indifference as crowds preferred society gossip, newspapers, or billiards. Tellers posted results after closing at 10.00 PM and members dispersed quietly, some heading to the Academy of Music ball.

Union League Board of Directors Hayes New York Conkling Senate Academy of Music

Arrest of State Coal Oil Inspector at City Station

In St Louis on February 4 detectives arrested Harrison Attaway, State Coal Oil Inspector, as he boarded a train. No warrant shown. orders said to come from the grand jury foreman. Attaway faced a $1,000 bench warrant and possible indictment for malicious oppression and fraud. Deputy Clifford Able also jailed for refusing to produce books.

St. Louis Harrison Attaway Attaway Laughlin Criminal Court Clifford Able Able

Ciphers Sub-Committee Heads to New York to Hear Dispatches

The Potter committee reconvenes with Hunton as acting chairman replacing McMahon. Reed joins as Cox's substitute amid other engagements. Lithographed Florida dispatches were submitted and South Carolina copies expected by evening. The sub committee plans to begin Florida and South Carolina dispatches at noon tomorrow in new Post Office rooms.

WasuingTon Potter New York McMahon Washington General Hunton Reed Cox Florida South Carolina Messrs. Hunton Springer Stenger Hiscock Post Office Davenport

Sub Committee Meeting Schedule and Witness List

The Avenue Hotel hosts the sub committee meetings with Mr. Smith Weed as the first witness followed by Messrs Pelton and Marble. Gover lo may be called later. The committee reconvenes at eleven o clock tomorrow to continue the St Martin branch with Maddox as the first witness. Southwood may not be called but remains present.

Water Rent Dispute Arises At Connellia Council Meeting

Dissatisfied butchers William Rohfuss and Benjamin Saeltzer demanded explanation of a 344 water rent bill, arguing typical charges are 16 to 17 dollars. Chief Engineer McVadden cited an old ordinance of five cents per head for slaughtered cattle, while bills were sent to inspectors for examination amid calls for scrutiny. The council discussed bids for Frankford pumping engines, with TePetahino offering two engines and the city solicitor endorsing advertisement if a chosen make proves superior. Appropriation of 150,000 for 1879 to fund multiple city water projects was recommended, including engine upgrades, mains, stand-pipes, and boiler/house enlargements.

Water Committee Connclla William Rohfuss Benjamin Saeltzer McVadden Messrs. Jones and Bardsley H. P. H. TePetahino Frankford Messrs. Cramp & Sons West Department Frankford Works Spring Garden Works East Park

The Street Arab Jimmy Scullen’s Long Plight Ends in Odd Rescue

A police officer found the small, ill clad boy Jimmy Scullan huddled on a cellar grating near the Inquirer office. He has lived a street Arab life for about two years, drifting from cellars to packing boxes and selling papers. The Society to Protect Children from Cruelty twice intervened, but his father is said to drink and kept him released from reform shelters. Magistrates earlier placed him in St Johns Orphan Asylum and the House of Refuge, with the latest action sending him to the House of Refuge after his abandonment by his father.

Inquirer James Scullon Scullion Society To Jimmy List St. John’s Orphan Asylum Kennedy House of Refuge Scullen

Disreputable ballet ends in gunfire at Freese Hall

A drunken ball at Freese Hall ends in a militia musket discharge. Janitor Michael Bohan fires into the crowd injuring James McDonald and James McCable. McCardle loses a leg. McDonald survives but is badly hurt. Police arrest Bohan and an assailant as the crowd disperses.

Trenton Freese Hall Michael Bohan Bohan James McDonald James McCable McCardle McDonald

Two Small Fires on Broad Street and Girard Avenue

An evening fire alarm from box 89 at Broad street and Girard avenue signaled twice within ten minutes. Two separate fires were found. the first in Walter Bryant's stable at Ontario street and Girard avenue resulted from a bed near a stove pipe. The second occurred on the second floor of 1134 Girard avenue, owned by saloon-keeper Mrs Louisa Steppacher, starting in a closet. Loss estimated at $500 and insured.

Broad Street Girard Avenue Eighth Street Walter Bryant Ontario Street Louisa Steppacher

Poisoned Wife for Money: Dyer Sought After Fort Wayne Widow

Cincinnati reports a widow Mrs. John Dyer from near Fort Wayne died suddenly after a marriage that left her estate to her husband. Police found poison and a spoon in Dyer's trunk. the body was exhumed and poison detected. A warrant is issued as Dyer fled.

Cincinnati John Dyer Fort Wayne Ind Dyer

Blaze Engulfs Central Block in St Paul Fire

A blaze at the corner of Third and Wabash streets in St Paul caused extensive losses in the city’s business district. P Warner’s building suffered about 35,000 with 15,000 insured, David Wilson & O'Brien 5,000 with 2,600 insured, Musical Society 4,000, Myers & Finch jewelers 5,000 fully insured, and D D Lambie & Co druggists 25,000. Other small insured losses followed.

St. Pau Third Wabash Streets P. Warner David Wilson & O’brien Musical Society Myers & Finch D. D. Lambie & Co

Coterie Ball at the Academy of Music Draws Lively Crowd

The Coterie Ball at the Academy of Music last evening drew a large attendance and lively festivities. Costumes were varied and numerous though not new, with New York and Baltimore contributing to the throng. Financial success for the managers remains uncertain.

Academy of Music New York Baltimore

Ocean Steamship Arrivals at Atlantic Ports

Ocean steamship arrivals listed with routes to and from New York Crescent City Aspin wall Maas Rotterdam Cardiff Rhi windda Havre-Amerique New York Peace Philadelphia Queenstown Sarmatian Baltimore Bal timore Lena Lisbon Liverpool-Boli var Baltimore Iberian Boston London-Holland Iron New York as service pairs and origins Engaged ships from Baltimore Boston Lisbon and other ports arrive at New York Cardiff Havre Queenstown Liverpool and London.

New York Crescent City Aspinwall Maas Rotterdam Cardiff Rhiwindda Havre

Foreign Facts From Early 20th Century Dispatches

General Delgado of Panama dies as London Standard reports a Germany Denmark rupture appears likely. The Pall Mall Gazette notes a possible Duke of Connaught as Ireland’s Viceroy. Union Bank of Helston suspended. Duke of Wellington fire at Portsmouth limited damage. Chile Bolivia tax tensions threaten regional conflict. Persian boundary dispute and Afghan civil strife reported with heavy movements of Sirdars and shelling in Cabul.

Delgado Panama London Standard Copenhagen Germany Denmark Pall Mall Gazette Duke of Connaught Ireland London Messrs Chili Bolivia Tauris Khotour Lahore London Times Cabul Yakoob Khan Chandal Kizilbash

Bismarck gag bill trimmed but still opposed in Berlin

Berlin legal committee has amended Prince Bismarck's gagging bill to limit Reichstag discipline to conduct as members and remove criminal liability. A first warning precedes any reprisal. impeachment clauses were dropped. Despite changes, opposition remains that the measure should come from Parliament, not the government. Changes in the French cabinet and Schleswig questions dominate follow ups, with Taaffee reshaping Austria's cabinet and Prague treaty clauses abrogated.

Lonnen Berlin Federal Council Prince Bismarck Reichstag Reuter Paris M. Waddington le Royer M. de Marcere M. Jules Terry M. Lepere Jaureguiberry Marine Paris National Schleswig Vienna Prague Austria Germany Denmark London Daily Telegraph Roumania England Europe Times German Board of Health Astrakhan

Fifth Ward Tax-Payers meeting nominates Page for Council

A fifth ward gathering at 642 Pine Street led by Caleb Wood elected an executive committee to supply voters with tickets for 8. Davis Page for Common Council. James Anderson declined the nomination. Wood was named in his stead. Thomas H. Speakman, while Republican, said he would vote for Page, praising his honest record. Additional citizens were added and funds collected.

Fifth Ward Pine Street Caleb Wood Davis Page Common Council James Anderson Thomas H. Speakman Mr. Page Sherman M

A Woman in the Case Surfaces in Embezzlement Clampdown

Samuel Sterret, who fled in January with five hundred Lansford school bonds and six hundred dollars of partner Herman Rehy, was captured in Galena Illinois. He was brought back by Sheriff Randenbush to Mauch Chunk and held on $1,500 bail to face Carbon County Court on embezzlement charges. A woman caused it all.

Tamaqua Samuel 8Sterret Lansford Herman Rehy Galena Ilinois Randenbush Justice Frisbee Mauch Chunk Carbon County

The City Gains a Lawsuit Against McClure

Robert McClure sued the city for damages after injuries from a fall into an Indiana avenue excavation. Judge Blcock ruled for the city. Evidence showed ample driving space, a visible hole, a blind horse, and McClure striking the animal with a whip, causing it to crash into the open boards.

Robert McClure Indiana Avenue Blcock McClure

Hayes Seeks End to Senate Appointing Clash

The President said after yesterday's executive session he hopes to end Senate opposition to proper nominations. He noted years of embarrassment from Senators seeking to dictate important appointments during his administration.

Senate

Shooting at a Counterfeiter in Lebanon

An attempt to arrest John A. Miller for passing counterfeit money failed as three shots were fired. Miller escaped into the mountains following the morning incident.

Lebanon John A. Miller

Weather outlook hints at rain and rising temp today

Indications for To Day point to increasing cloudiness and rain or snow with winds shifting to east or south, a falling barometer and a slight rise in temperature.

Spirit Forces in the Universe lecture by Bishop Foster

Grace M E Church hosted Bishop Foster delivering Spirit Forces in the Universe last evening. Community items note the arrest of Michael O Rourke, 210 Dock street, and a volley of local incidents including a car collision at Franklin and Wallace streets and a clothing ignition accident at 1628 South Seventh street. Mt Vernon Seminary prepares tonight for commencement at St George's Hall with essays by lady graduates. Newsboys Aid Society at 228 South Ninth street plans a donation drive tomorrow. Inquests held for Francis Parry and John Wood. Patrick Moloney jailed for intimidation attempt. Robert J Johnson, 226 West Washington Square, reports relief box receipts from New York. temperance rally in Association Hall features ex Governor Pollock and others with music led by Professor William G Fischer.

Bishop Foster Grace M. E. Church Michael O'Rourke House of Refuge Dock Street Union Line Franklin and Wallace Streets Mary Craft South Seventh Street Mt. Vernon Seminary St. George’s Hall Newsboys’ Aid Society South Ninth Street J. R. Johnson West Washington Square

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