CHANGE IN PENSION LAWS. .
Men Who Really Fought in Favor of an
Honest; 'Eension R 011.
Pittsburg Pa., Jan. 4,—Er1campment
No. 1, Union Veteian Legion, will hold
a special meeting this evening to heal
the report of the committee appointed
some days ago to consider pension
frauds and recommend changes in the
present laws. The committee is 'com-
posed of Captain George W'. Skinner
who 011 Friday last retired as the pen-
sion agent of this district; A. B. Hay
and E. C. Dorrington. Their report
will likely be adopted by the encamp-
ment and sent to \‘1’ashington.
Encampment No. '1 has more than
one thousand members. They have an
average seivice of more than three
yea1s each. They are opposed to the
dependent pcns1or1 law, and the fight
for honest pensions has been indorsed
. by these men, who repiesent the bet-
ter class of soldiers. No'drafted men,
bounty'jumpers 01‘ soldiers who did
not serve at least two years in the
civil war can become members of the
Legion, and the fact that the order is
worked up. over the pension frauds.
they say, shows that reforms are
nee-.ded
When he turned the pension office
over to his successor, Major J. W. Nes-
bit, on Friday, Capt. Skinner said that
«luring the four years of his adminis-
tration more than one thousand names
had been added to the rolls. This was
an increase of two hundied and fifty in
the Western Pennsylvania District. A
great many veterans, he said, had
died, but widows and children had
come forward to claim the pensions,
and this was the main cause of the
increase.
Several frauds were unearthed dur-
ing the term. One was that of George
Conrad, who ‘lived near Sunbury,
‘ Northumbevr'land county. He imper-
sonated his’cousin, whose name was
Conrad also, and who, had been in the
army. The soldier died of smallpox
soon after the close of the war, but a
pension attorney, it is s'a.i,d talked the
other Conrad into applying for a pen-
s‘ion. Conrad had several affidavits tc
back up his claim, and his application
passed through the buieau
After he had been drawing a pension
for seveIal years, the examineis in
Pittsburg received word 'from one oi
his neighbors that the man was a
fraud. An investigation resulted in
Conrad being tried, convicted and sen-
tenced to a term in prison. Had his
name been published, he would not
have received more than one payment.
Another case was that of James Ca1-
laghan, a tailor, living in Elk county
He did not arrive in this country until
1871, but this made no difference to
the pension attorney who undertook to
push his case. Callaghan afterwadr
‘testified that he never thought of ap-
plying for a pension and would not
have done so but for the attorney, who
told him it was easy to get the money.
/He made affidavit to his alleged ser—
vice, and induced James Fennessey, a
neighbor, to make a similar affidavit.
Just about the time the first pay-
ment was to be made an examiner dis-
covered a flaw and began an investi-
gation. Callaghan is now serving a
term in the Western Penitentiary. The
discovery of this fraud was an acci-
dent. If the names were published the
fraud would have exposed itself.
A fraud that almost went through,
and which would have cost; the govern-
ment about seven thousand dollars,
was that of Elizabeth Jones, a widow,
of this :city, who applied for a disa-
bility pension. Her husband applied
for a pension, but did not push the
claim. The widow 1ene'wed the claim,
through :1 pension attorney, but an ex-
aminer found [hi’ .t he: husband had
not been injured, notwithstanding
three aiiidafits. '
Anot: 1&1 {Iaud unearthed by the pen- 1
sion ofli< ials u as that of a woman who
had been drawing a dependent pension
when she had $8,000 in bank and $2,000, 1
her husband’s life insurance, invested.
Talking about frauds, Captain Skin-
ner said:
the present pension laws are
lame. There can be no doubt that pen-
sion attorneys of Washington had
much to do with framing those laws,
. and they have been so, framed as to
give the attorneys a chance to reap a
rich harvest. One of them died re-
cently, leaving an estate estimated at
$3, 000 000, which he accumulated in a
few :w'eais pushing pens ion claims.
“ .‘he Ieai soldiers, who were patri-
otic, entered the service at the begin-
ning of the war, and remained until
mustered out, are opposed to the pres-
ent pension system. They weie against
the dependent pension bill, which was
passed in 1890. It was drawn in the
interest of the short—term soldiers, and
discriminated against those who did
the fighting.”
$20,000 FOR MRS. LUETGERT.
eward for Producer. of Her Body,
I, Dead or Alive.
Chicago, Jan. 4.—-Police Inspector
Schaak yesterday made a verbal offer
of $20,000 in approved real estate to
any person producing Mrs. Luetgert,
dead or alive. Mr. Harmon, attorney
of the defense, has complained that he
is prevented from producing Mrs.
Luetgert only by a lack of funds, and
Inspector Schaak, it is said, chose this
method of rejoinder. He also hopes
to put“ an end to the reports from 'va-
rious parts of the country that Mrs.
'Luetgezt has been discovered.
In couzse of‘ the trial yé‘sterday Mr.
Harman on is: :d a motion that the
case be ta 111.11 1'1: 111- the jury and Luct-
gert release(., on 1:11: ground that the
brief session 1'11” court on New" Year’s
Day was iliegal. '71" -:-:- motion was over-
ruled at once by Judge Gary. No evi-
dence was taken at Saturday's session,
court having, been adjourned as span
as the defense objected to the trial
proceeding on that day.
Glass Factories at “Turk.
Pittsburg, Jann 4.——Al'l the hint
glass factories of the country fired up
yesterday, two weeks earlie: than
usual. The trade is e-xtxaordinarily ac-
tive, and the outlook for the ensuing
year is extiemely bright. All the fac-
tories of the United States Glass Com-
pany here arenow in full blast.
11111.1 0! the Philippine War.
Madrid, Spain, Jan. 4.——An official
dispatch from Manila, Philippine
Islands. 'announces- that the: Spanish
113g has been hoisted at Camoe'rent
and Biacubato, and that the former in-
surgents rendered military honors and
cheered for Spain.
ATTACKBY we've-11’s ORGAN.
Nacionnl ‘Refers 'to McKinley and“
\\1‘oo(lford in Unmeasured Terms. '
Bi arritz, Jan. 4.—-According to mail
advice es sent here from Madrid, in ordex
to escape censorship, the Nacional,
Gen. VJeyler’s organ, has published a
defiant article pointing out that, al-
though the Governfnent has seized the
Gen eral’ s _,protest it could not prevent
its being read in every barrack room.
The 1\‘ :1.cional, it further appears, at-
tacks President McKinley and the
United States Minister at Madrid, Gen.
Steward L. VVoodqurd, .in unmeasured
terms. The Nacio-nal has twice been
confiscated, but the manager of that
not be prosecuted. As he declares
himself 'to be the author of the incrim-
inated articles, no other person con-
nected with the paper can be prosecut-
ed. Moreover, Madrid juries usually
acquit persons charged with press of
lenses.
The number of dinners attended by
Gen. We yler and other officers of high
rank is much commented upon and is
legaided- -as intended to show that the
former Captain— -General of Cuba is
stiongly supported by the milita‘.1y It
is even said that on the day he pre—
sented to the Queen his protest against
message to Congress eighteen of the
commanding officers of Madrid visited
Gen. VVeyler and congratulated him.
Although the Liberal newspapers
maintain that Gen. Weyler’s proceed—
ings are unimportant, it is recalled that
military questions in Spain frequently
lead to grave sequels.
The Coriespondencia says that Mar-
shal Blanco, the Captain- -Ge11era1 of
Cuba. computes that, besides the 40,-
000.000 pesetas required for the war, 20,-
000,000 pesetas monthly are necessary
to pay arrears. , Besides the projected
issue of 100,000,000 pesetas of Cuban
bonds, now held by the Bank of Spain
as a guarantee, the Minister of Fi-
nance proposes to issue 200,000,000
pesetas in Spanish bonds, the security
being the customs.
TREASURE SHIP FROM YUKON.
Klondike Miners Arrive at Seattle
with Over $5,000,000.
San Francisco, Jan. 4.—~A special
from Port Townsend, Wash, says that
there was $627,500 in gold dust and nug-
o
“Some of the provisions of 1
very _
gets on the steamer Corona, which has
arrived from Alaska. The treasure on
the steamer was carefully guarded on
‘the trip down by two watchmen day
and night. Some of the nuggets
weighed as high as fifteen ounces.
A man named J. Davidson, who says
l he hails from Cripple Creek, 001., has
1 a nuga vet that weighs fifteen and one-
half ounces. One of the drawers in
Capt. Carroll’s room was packed with
nuggets of all sizes. In addition to
this, there was considerable more care-
turning Klondikers.
From a careful estimate it is safe to
say that in drafts and gold dust there
was about $1,- 10 000 in wealth aboard
the Co10na. F. Harmon McConnell,
of San Francisco, was one of ’the re;
turning passengers. He verified the
estimate that over $1,000,000 was
brought down by the miners.
UNCLE SAM To TAKE A HAND.
Firm Attitude Regarding the Parti-
tion of China. '
Washington, Jan. 4.-—The United
States has not been approached by
England with any suggestion of an a1~
liance to guarantee the neutrality of
Chinese ports, but, on the contrary
our representatives at the courts of
the great powers have intimated
strongly that this country has com-
mvercial right‘s throughout China which
1it will not tamely see jeopardized by
any policy of territorial aggrandize-
, ment which Germany or Russia 01 any
" other nation may wish to putsue, and -
England has fallen into line in supp01t
' of our notice.
The Government, however, contem-
plattes n0 alliance with any country,
adhering to its historic attitude of in-
dependent action to preserve its own
rights, although welcoming concerted
, representations on the part of England
3 or any other interested party.
Senator Stewart's Alan-111.
Denver, .Col., Jan. 4.—Sen‘ator Stew-
art, of Nevada, resumed his journey
to, Washing-ton last evening. “The
Rothschild syndicate,” said he, “is
about to divide China among the gold
standard nations of Europe. All the
financial slavery“ The next movement
will be to divide South America. What
will then become of the free institu-
tions of O-UII‘ own country? What then
can intervene to support the Monroe
doctrine? The money syndicate which
began its work with the downfall of
Napoleon proposes to reduce the world
to slavery”
Fillbnsters in Florida.
.Charlotte Harbor, ~Fla., Jan. 4.—In—
formation has been received on board
the U. S.‘ S. Montgomery that during
the night of Dec. 27 the revenue cutter
McLean chased a. suspicious-looking
steamer and fired upon her. The sup-
posed filibust'er kept on her course. As
the Somers N. Smith has not arrived
here, it is believed she may have been
the vessel fired on.
There ' are three expeditions fitting
out here, one at Plant City, one at
Bartow and another at Punta. Gorda.
All the channels are guarded, and: two
'more revenue cutters are expected.
Conntérfeit Silver Certificates.
Washington, Jan. 4.—John Cramer,
01f the Sub-Treasury at Philadelphia,
brought to the Secret Service six one-
hundred—dollpx counterfeit. silver cer-
tificates, head of President Monroe.
T'heir‘ general appearance is excellent,
and after close examination the offi—
cials of the Treasury cash-room wei'e
undecided as to their genuineness, and
only after the notes had been soaked
in hot water, when thetwo pieces
forming the front and back of the note
came apart, were they convinced of the
fraud. . - I
Bulierworth Vet-v Ill.
Thomasville, Ga. Jam. 4.—Berijamin
Butterworth, Commissioner of Patents,
is seriously ill' here- He came several
days ago to recuperate from the ef-
fects of an attack of pneumonia, and
until yesterday had been steadily im-
proving. Yesterday morning, how-
ever, he was- seized [with convulsions
and the physicians say his condition is
here.
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used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
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‘ LADIES JACKETS'
It. has been a. warm fall, but we have'
the three coldest months before us.
Take advantage of this day’s sale and
buv a. jacket. For the convenience of
our patrons we divided our stock of
jackets into four lots.
Lot. No. l—all our Ladies Jackets
Blk. beaver Irish Frieze Covert cloth,
etc. Everything selling freely hereto-
fore $5.00 Grand choice $3.50.
Lot N 0. 21—2111 our Ladies and Misses
Jackets, Blk. boucle, Green boucle
Navy and Elk. Kersey everything that
sold all season for $10.00 Your choice
$6.00.
Childrens Jackets two prices $3.50
and $6.50. They were sold from $5.00 to
$12.50.
SIX GRAND GIFTS.
All you have to do is to make a pur-
chase and save your coupon.
Ist Gift—Bbl. best Hax. flour $6.00
2d Gift—Sewing machine $20.00
3rd Gift—Ladies J acket $10.00
'4th Gift—Ladies Mackintosh $5.00
5th Gift—Lamp $4.50“
GB:NDA‘NEW YEAR’S
, GIFT SALE,
111m DOLLARS * IN “GIFTS. .; ' '
GIVEN AWAY FRIDAY NIGHT, DEC. 31st AT NINE 0 CLOCK.
new WONDERFUL PRICES FOR FRIDAY ONLY.
A
6th’ Gift—Box laundry soap $4.50
Total $50.00
All to be given away at nine 0_clock,
Friday, Dec. 3151:. ‘ ‘.
Come to this great Gift Sale the prices
are almost cut. in two and you may win
one or more of the gifts. Boston Store.
Flannel Wrappers $1.50 & $1.98 ones
your choice 98c. 4
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100 Umbrellas (gt) $1.00, $1€.5 Ck $1. 50.
Your choice of the lot 75c.
Lot. No. 3—Ladies Jackets, Tan Ker:
sey, Red KerSey, Brown Kersey, Blue
Kersey, Heavy Boucle, all sold from
$12.00 to $15.00. - Your opportunity for
a bargain $10.00.
Lot No. 4—Finest Broadcloth, Best.
Kersenyur Trimmed, «Braided, best
lined Jackets, sold all season from
$15.98 to $20.00. Your select choice
$14.98
Hosiery and underwear out prices for
Friday only, 250 pairs Ladies’ blk.
Cashmere stockings ‘ albpure wool, Our
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regular25c stocking not. over three pairs
to a customer @ 1251c per pair. 60 D02.
Men’s grey seamless sox every' pair
worth 120 not over five pairs to a man
@ 6&0 per pair. 141 Doz. boys’ Jaeger
ribbed shirts and drawers, size 26 to 34
sold in the season @ 350 not many. Be
on hand early price Friday 170. 16
D02. Men’s winter shirts and drawers
a few sizes missing, regular prices 50
and 690 the greatest. value in under-
wear ever ofl'ercd, each 340.
DRESS G OODS.
Now for a. New Year’s gift.
' 3 pieccs_$1.25 dress goods 90c.
4. “ $1.00 “ “ 630.
6 ‘= . .69 “ “ 50c.
500 Remnants from 3 to 10 yds.
shall sell at. 500 on the dollar.
We
MITTENS.
98 pairs ladies and childrens mittens '
our regular 250 mitt. a. good gift. @ 15c.
-. 500 handkerchiefs for'men and wom-
en slightly mussed, the ones we sold
@ 15 & 19c all for 100.
1 gr. hair brushes regular value 350,
for this sale 170.
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