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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
CAPTURED BY ADMIRAL PORTER.
Story Of a Stencil Plate Thar Made Fun foY
the Soldiers.

story OF stencil Plate Thar Made Fun foR
the Soldiers.
New York Graphic.J
A story is told about Admiral Porter in
the Southwest, which has been revived by the
Butler-Porter controversy and was told me
by gentleman from St, Louis. Itwas an
occurrence of the Vicksburg campaign The
rebels had fortified the Yazoo river = that
it had resisted all of Porter's akacks
upon Haine,s Bluff and other points. But
when Grant threw his army across the mn >
sissippi below Vicksburg these Yazoo river
1orts were rendered untenable, and there
was nothing for the rebels to do but to
move out, leaving their heavy siege guns
behind them. As soon as the rebels had
evacuated Admiral Porter moved up and
took possession. He had stencil made and
branded each siege gun, Captured by the
United States Navy under command Of
Admiral David D. Porter"
The boys in the army were greatly amused
at this when they heard OF it. They thought
it good joke for the navy to take credit
for what had been done by the army. So
at one place near the Yazoo, finding a lot Of
old trees that had been cut down, they
shaved the trunks little and put uDon the
fat surface of each the identical words that
Porter had put upon the rebel guns, Soap
tured by the United States Navy under
Admiral David d. Porter" 1t made great
fun in Grants army at the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
A MONKEY UMBRELLA.
Il Was Carried by Man ar the Racss and
Made Lots of Sport.

. was OuEFhe0 Dy n uAau AT inc hucoo ana
Made Lots of Sport.
New York Sum-
Clarence G. Irish, the well-knowu sport
ing man. who is better known by his nick
name of Cal, is the owner of the oldest UNI
brella in town. It made the biggest sort Of
sensation at the big Brooklyn handicap at
Gravesend yesterday. He grasped it as he
sauntered about the betting inelosure so
that the head was on level with the faces
of the crowd. The head represented a mar
moset monkey. Every time anybody spoke
of sure tips the monkey opened its mouth
in grin and rolled its eyes, looking ex-
actly as if it were alive. Cal had q crowd
following the monkey head wherever he
went.
"Where on earth did you get that7''
asked Tim Finn.
SIT came from Paris" Cal replied, "and
it Is the only one in the country. 1 carry
it for mascot"
The head is worked BY a silver spring
concealed in the handle. The mouth and
the eyelids are Of rubber, welded on to the
silver of the head so ingeniously that the
illusion of live marmoset is perfect when
the silver spring is pressed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19

''Tupbler. /" T h e
jars each contained
about half a gallon
of clear water, IN
which were floating
a number of twist
ed brown threads.
An uneducated eye
could distinguish
no difference be-
tween the lars and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
Mining In n Mnu's Head.

PunGsutawney Sp1rit.J
The Hungarian who was brought to town
one day last week and placed in the lookup
for mistaking another Hungarian's head for
a coal mine and proceeding to dig holes in it
with pick, was given his liberty, no one
appearing against him. The man upon
whom he used the pick was not hurt much.
He had only five holes punched through
his skull, and the pick did not penetrate his
liver more than once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
We CheerfnIly Comply.

Atchison Globe
A woman writes the following note to
this Office: "Last Sunday gentleman
and his wife called at my home, and during
their stay the wife was so mean to her hus-
band that resolved to behave myself bet
ter in future to my own husband. Please
print this for the benefit of other wives who
are at times thoughtless and harsh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
No Female HumorIsts.

New York SUM-
We have swarm of great American hu-
morists; but how are we to account for the
fact that there is not female humorist
among them? We have female poets. preach
ers, philosophers, politicians, historians,
artists and doctors; but where have we any
great American funny writer of the sex of
Mother Eve? If it be true that even one
cannot be found, the fact is queer, if not
funny
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
A Cat Turns Tramp.

SAVANNAH NeWs,J
Some time ago Mr.. Tillery moved from
Ty-Ty to Sparks, on the Georgia Southern
and Florida railroad, the distance being
about % miles, carrying with him good
and faithful old house cat. 1t seems that
the old cat did not appreciate his new home,
as about two or three weeks since "Tom
made his appearance back at the old place
and still remains there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
No Home Runs Made.

Chicago Times.1
Funny business in Washington.
One Man-Harrison loves baseball
Other Fellow-Yes. He loves to see Office
seekers make home run.
First Man-But the Office seeker never
makes it. He holds his base until he is
struck out
Chimes!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
Love Can Go Afoot.
Lafayette (Ala.) Sentinel

Lafayette (Ala.) Sentinel.l
Henry Moreman and Miss Elizabeth
Castleberry walked to town from the north
ern part of the county last Saturday to be
made man and wife. Judge Bell performed
the ceremony Saturday night and they
started on their return trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
MATHEMATICAL SHOOTING.
How n Georgia Hunter Managed to Kill
Five Squirrels With One Bullet.
Savannah News.I

GdNduudu N6hS.I
There is an old gentleman in Forsyth
county who is very fond of hunting. When
ever he walks abroad his wife always bears
him company. Recently he went out to
drive the COWS. During his walk he dis
covered five squirrels up one tree and also
discovered that he had lost all of his bullets
but one. He sat down. drew out his pencil
and day book, and, carefully surveying the
distance up to the first squirrel, began: IF
six grains of powder will move a bullet
three inches, how many grains will it take
to carry it up to the squirrel, distance of
about 80 feet? made his calculations, put in
the required amount of powder, just enough
to kill the squirrel and for the bullet not to
pass through.
He banged away and down came bushy
tail. He took his knife out cut out the bali,
loaded up again and fired until he killed
the five squirrels with one bullet and loaded
his rifle with it the sixth time"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
Improved snake Stories

Williamsport Gazette.1
The style of snake stories thes year is re-
plete with new and refreshing ornaments.
The artists who devote themselves to build
ing these fairy fabrics are credit to their
profession and deserve high place in the
rank of snake literature producers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
HsWantsd 10 bs nm Angel.

Housewife-Go awayl you're too impu-
dent.
Tramp = That's because I'm hollow,
ma'am. A felIer can't be amiable when
he's hollow Fill me up, please, and make
an angel out of me"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
Spring Styles In Punx'y.

The spring style Of ladies' hat most in
vogue, resembles clam she'll covered with
water moss and sea weed. A lady who OBJ
jects to being thought clam should keep
from in under its shell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
n. poe,n,t like Prairie Breez...

Kansas City star.1
A Missouri man who recently made
visit OF six weeks in Kansas has circulated
the slander that he spent i've Of them In
running after his hat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
HOMEGROWN FISHES.
There is Pleasure and Profit in a
Parlor Goldfish Hatchery.
WATCHING WATER BABIES GROW.
John Chinaman, at Home, is Something Of
a Goldfisherman.
THE TUMBLER AND THE FRIEGE-TAIL

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.I
Three glass jars in local naturalist's
study the other day were labeled respect
lively: "Gold Orfe," ''Fringe Tail" and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
\ CENTURY AGO,

IfIngersoll had made such statements-if
he had asserted that owing to the great
growth and manifold multiplication of the
means Of grace and knowledge of the gospel
that the Government of the United States
had grown more corrupt, more debased,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19

The eggs can be procured from any gold
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-19
MALIGNANT PARTY SPIRIT

as are shown in the history of the past. The
world has progressed in the matter. of
sweeter manners and purer laws, though
Bishop Potter seems to doubt it, and fancies
that politics now are in state of wicked
ness far exceeding that OF the forefathers
day, and that the world groweth in wicked
ness.
1t is little strange that Bishop Potter,
Brother Morgan Dix and so many other
distinguished divines should take such
dark and pessimistic views of this country
and its people. Do they not remember that
such dire forebodings and such sorrowful
statements as to increasing. evil are likely
to discount and discredit the teach
ings of the church? Is it not
plain that if men and manners
have grown worse; if society has become in
creasingly wicked; if the people have grown
Indifferent to the evils of politics, as shown
in O Government whose offices are bought
and sold as merchandise to the highest bid
der; if the Vice President has reached his
high position by virtue OF his cash, and the
Postmaster General secured his by Doodle,
as is so freely charged and asserted; ii the
offices and their emoluments are peddled
around to those whose money or influence
are prime factors in their ap-
pointments; if the Government as
to purity, honesty and capacity
is away below that of Washington's day,
then the church must hsve failed in its
teachings of morals and its inculcation of
whatsoever is pure, honest and of good re-
port. 1t is sad commentary on Sunday
schools, churches and orthodox teachings if
it be true that governments and people are
worse than those of century ago-that peo-
pie are less inclined to. the peaceable fruits
of Righteousness, less devoted to works of
humanity, and less given to the daily
practice of the golden rule than
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
HORSES SHOW THEIR HEELS.
The Events of the Day at New Orleans
Big Money in England.

The Events of the Day at New Orleans
Big Money in England.
NEW ORLEANS. April 3.-There was a
large attendance at the races to-day. The
weather was fine and the track in good con-
dition. The events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Five furlongs. Lucy How
ard won, Orange Girl second, Catherine B
third lime 1:04
SECOND RACE-Six Furlongs. Dudley
Oaks won, Stuart second, California third.
Time l:1715.
THIRD RACE-Seven furlongs. Col.
Hunt won, Lord Grosvenor second, Ker-
messe third. Time 1:31L
FoUIH RAcE-Half mile. Lexington
won, I. ]. Rusk second. Time 51L.
RACING IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, April 3.-This was the second
day of the Northampton hunt spring meet
ing.
The race for the Ascot plate of $50 sover-
eigns for 2-year-olds, 5 furlongs, was won
by Viva.
The race for the Great Northamptonshire
stakes Of 600 severe gns handicap for 3-year-
ODDS and upward, IA miles, was won by
Claymore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
Investment Company Stockholders
The City Council.

Investment Company Stockholders
The City Council.
COLUMBUS, GA, April S.-A meeting Of
the stockholders of the Columbus Invest
ment Company will be held at the court
house in the superior court room tomorrow
night at s o'clock for the purpose Of organ
ization, at which meeting board Of direct
ors will lie selected
The city council held lengthy meeting
tonight and there was long deadlock in
the election Of a sanitary inspector, and
there were nine applicants for the position
aud thirty one ballots were taken before
choice was made, c. c. Shepperson was the
successful applicant. The salary is only
S62 80 per month, aud the city limits on the
northeastern boundary are TO be exte lded
about 500 feet: at least the council has decid-
ed TO ask the general assembly TO pass an act
10 that effect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
4 HOTEL FIRED.

The Incendiery Seen and the Flames
Extinguis led.
JEsUP, GA. April 3.-This morning be-
tween l aud 2 o'clock some one saturated
the rear hall of the Altamaha hotel vita
kerosene and set fire to it. By chance one
of the railroad men discovered the fire and
gave an alarm, arousing the guests There
were abont fifty people in the house, aud
had the fire not been discovered as soon as
it was lives would have been lost. The
town is very muca incensed at the outrage
The party was seen to enter the house, and
will be arrested as soon as the necessary
witnesses can be obtained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
LABOR AND IT. BATTLES.
Switchmen Strike at Buffalo Over a
Reinstatement Issue.

AhC4Alo Va AG1 10.
BUFFALO, n. Y, April 3.-About forty
switchmen in the Erie yard struck this
morning. The mel v ent out because three
of their number we're discharged ten days
sgo aud not reinstatel at their demand.
A delegation from the Switchmsn's Union
visited Surt. Van Ettel last evening, and
asked that the men be put back, or if not,
they would go out this morning. Their
places are being filed as rapidly as posi-
BILE
The carpenters and painters strike re-
mains unchanged.
ROCHESTER, CAR DRIVERS GO OUT.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, April 3.-Ths street
car drivers employed by the Rochester
City and Brighton Street Railroad Com
pany ave struck, the men Ia King the cars
70 the barns at noon, and by l o'clock the
street railroad was practically tied up. A
Few scattering cars were running, but wers
driven mostly by a few drivers brought
here from the east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
RoME's MURDERED oHNAMAN.
The First Of the Prisoners Convicted
in q Jiffy.

ROME, GA, April 3.-The trial OF Hardy
Hamilton Icolored) for the murder Of Joe
Lee, Chinamsn, was completed to-day.
Tue case was given to the jury at o'clock
tonight. They were out about ten minutes,
and returned with verdict of guilty with
no recommendation. The judge will pro-
nouncs sentence 70 morrow. the four other
negroes who were concerned In the murder
and robbery, which occurred Feb. 5, will
be tried morrow with strong proofs for
their conviction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
A DEMON AT MILTON.
Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Pas
senger Train.

PENSACOLA, FLA, April S.-News re-
ceived here from Milton, Fla, says: "a
crosstie was placed on trestle near this
place sometime during last night and was
run over by the east-bound passenger train
early this morning. The engine was badly
damaged, but no one was hurt. Another
engine was telegraphed for to take the train
10 IT'S destination, the regular engine being
disabled. No clew has been found that will
lead TO the discovery of the person or per-
sons who committed the act, and no cause
can be assigned for the deed.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
chancellor Bozzs Expected Miss "
lard's Lecture

Cnsncellor Bozzs Expected Miss VII
lard's Lecture
AUGUSTA, GA, April 3.-Resldent gradu-
ates and former students OF the state uni
yersity met here to-day and chose commit
tees for the purpose of inviting Chancellor
boggs to Augusta and providing for his
entertainment while guest in the city.
Miss Wizards address at st. Johns
church tonight was well attended and
she entertained her admiring audience in a
81 ri, practical talk on temperance mat
ters
GOOD SHOWING.
The first annual meeting Of the Manufac-
turers Mutual Fire Insurance Company was
held this evening, a dividend of 10 per cent.
Tor the first years business was declared
The company has met with no serious loss
during that period. The following officers
were electedfOr the ensuing year: j. H. Day
president, H. II. Hickman vice president,
aud 1. II. Stafford secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
SUDDEN DEATH IF a NEGREss.

Heart Disease Cuts Her Down While
Walking Along the Track.
BRUNsoN, S. c., April 3.-Almost in
Simultaneous death overlook Anna Eliza
Davis, a colored woman of this place, last
night. She started down the railroad to
go two miles to where her husband was at
work in apparent good health. Just after
meeting a train she sat down on the track,
complained and died in a few minutes.
Heart disease is supposed to have been the
cause of her death, as she was subject to
attacks of it
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
An Intoxicated Man Goes to Sleep on
a CroSstie

MoSTEzUMA, GA, April 3.-This morn
ing about o'clock the body of j. J. Leary
was found lying near the railroad about
half mile east Of Montezuma. His neck
was broken, and his head and body were
terribly mangled. Mr.. Leary left town
late last evening very much intoxicated.
1t is supposed that after going some dis
lance he sat down on the end of a crosstie
and went 10 sleep. fhe south-bound pas
senger train due re about S:36 O'Clock
knocked him thirty-seveu feet from the
track, killing him instantly. When found
he had bottle of whisky in his pocket
which had never been broken. The above
facts were brought out at the coroner's in
quest Deary was an unmarried man 40
years old. He leaves wido ged mother.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
BETTER STEEL.
The Plant to be Moved From Bittsburg
to Louisville.

BALTIMORE, April 3.-A Louisville, XIV,
special to the Manufacturers Record say {:
the Redmaan-Tilford S6eel Company of
Louisville, have purchased the Home Steel
Works at Pittsburg, Of Graf, Bennett &
Co, aud will remove the entire pla 1t to
Louisville. 10 manufacture refined steel by
process patented by the former company.
Toe process, it is said, increases the ductil-
ity and tensile strength of steel very
greatly, and toe patentees claim that it
will revolutionize the manufacture OF
everything requiring steel of high grade
for bridges, boilers. ships cannon. etc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
1owA's RIVER LAND ROWS.
Eyicted Settlers Plant Land from
Which They were Removed

/
Which They were Removed
FoRr DODGE, IA, April 3.-The old ex-
element among River lands settlers has
/ been revived by the resumption Of evic-
tons At al early hour yesterday large
number of settlers, fully equipped with
machinery and seed. started to plant
crops on farms from which settlers had
been evicted last fall. This action
is in keeping with a threat that they
would re-possess themselves of all the lands
from which they were then eyicted. The
farm of Charles Pigman, from which
William Spainhower was evicted twice last
fall, was first visited, during Fgman's
absence. When he returned a few hours
later he found his fields alive with men and
teams sowing crops for the evicted settler.
Pigman came to this city at once and filed
information against as many of the settlers
as he knew and warrants will be issued for
their arrest. The settlers announce that it
is their intention TO farm all lands from
which evictions were made, and say that
the officials will be defed if necessary
Such action will precipitate greater trouble
than ever before known in the river land
circles, and there is much excitement in
consequence.
ACTION STILL UNINTERRUPTED.
FORT DODGE, IA, April 3. 10 P. NJ
Inc concerted action OF C4e river Ianu set
tiers TO forcibly regain possession Of the
lands from which evictions were made last
fall, continues uninterrupted Three addi-
tional farms from which occupants were
elected were seized Yesterday by farmers
who sowed crops in the name Of the evicted
tenants. A small army of men with teams,
machinery and seeds will make a
tour of the entire river land dis
trict and SOW crops wherever evic-
tions have been made The excitement
attendant on this bold action Of the settlers
has been greatly heightened by the pro-
posed institution Of legal proceedings charg-
ing all who participate in this latest move
with conspiracy. Such action, it is feared,
would precipitate long averted trouble, as 1t
would result in the arrest of large number
of farmers, and all unable to furnish bonds
would be placed in jail A move like this
would result disastrously to the farmers at
this season, and it is announced that rather
than submit they will resist arrest. County
Attorney Moore is considering the best
mode of procedure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
Attention r. r. L.

For sprains. bruises, rheumatism, SWELL
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ringbone, epizootic. scratches, etc in horses,
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plication. 50 cents per bottle For sale by
IippmAn Bros, wholesale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
In the House.

In the House Speaker Gaskins an
nounced the standing committees Hon.
Peter O'Knight of Lee is chairman of the
judiciary committee.
Several bills were introduced. One is for
levying a capitatlon tax and making the
same a perquisite for voting. Another is
for the establishment of governors
mansion in this city. These bills were read
the first time by title and referred to the
proper committees. The House then ad-
journed for the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

Dr. B. F. ULMER of Savannah, Ca, has a liver
medicine now before the people, of rare merit.
We have tested its value thoroughly, and have
no hesitancy in pronouncing it an excellent
family medicine. 1t acts promptly on the liver
and in the gentlest possible manner. We shall
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cordially and candidly recommend it to our
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Prepared by B. F. ULMER, NJ D., Pharma-
cist, Savannah, Ga. Price 81 per bottle.
If you cannot obtain the 'Corrector" from
your druggist, send your order direct, and it
will be forwarded by express, freight paid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-04

Messrs. Lippmdn Bros, Savannah, Ca,
PTOprietorS r. I. r.:
For long time / suffered with Catarrh
and liberated throat. l took S. S. s, but
derived no benefit from IL. Dr. Owens,
who represents Lippman Bros, Savannah,
Ga, told me that Z. Z. p. would cure me
30 ! began taking 1t. have taken six bot
ties small size and / am entirely well.
feel like a new man and consider 2. z. p. a
wep| NTful medicine. PETE MANNING.
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PROPOSALS WANTED.

TINTED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
- CHARLESTON. ;. c. MARCH 10TH. isS9.-
l2H on April 5th. 1889, will be received at this
Office for Supplying and Depositing about 1OO..
900 tons Of Rip Rap Stone on the Jetties at
Charleston, 5. G. The attention Of bidders is
invited to the Acts OF Congress approved Feb
ruary &c. 1885, aud February q, 1877. volume 20.
page Si2 and volume %, page Ala. Statutes at
large. For all necessary information apply to
FREDERIC V. ABBOT, Captain, Corps OF Engi.
neers.
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Tennessee's New Legislation.

NASHVILLE, April 3-The legislature 10
day finally passed the Doftch election oil,
which embraces the Australian system OF
voting II has also Passed the
registration bill and the bill chang
ing the makeup Of the Third and Fourth
congressional districts. The latter bill
makes the Third district, heretofore DOUBT
Iul, and now represented by Henry Clay
Evans, republican, surely democratic.