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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
MEXICO'S GREAT PROJECT.
A Drainage Tunnel Neariy Ten Miles Long
Almost Completed.

Drainage Tunnel Neariy Ten Miles Long
Almost Completed.
CITY OF MEXICO. August 3o.-An i'm
portant contract was signed yesterday be-
tween the City of Mexico and Read &
Campbell, large English contractors, for
an extension of the valley drainage
tunnel four miles, making the entire length
of the tunnel 90 miles, the work to be COM
pleted within three years after signing the
contract The tunnel is to connect with the
canal that is to conduct the surplus water
beyond the valley and takes the place of the
projected deep cut.
This firm holds sub-contract from the
Mexican Company, of London, limited,
which negotiated municipal loan for 9L
kilometer tunnel, of which the four-mfle
contract just signed becomes the city end,
the other end, an open cut having been
completed.
Read & Campbell are confident that the
new sub-contract will be completed within
the time specified. At present over 1000
laborers are employed on the tunnel and the
number will be materially increased at once.
A mile and a half of the tunnel and the
principal working shafts are completed. big
pumps keeping the shafts dry where hum
dreds Of men will be put at work in few
days. The tunnel, according to the con-
tract, must be completed December 81. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
TWENTY STRIPES
Given 10 Negro in Louisiana Because of
His Politics.

Given 10 Negro in Louisiana Because of
His Politics.
NEW ORLEANS, August 30.-Robert
Armstrong, colored. was at the Republican
headquarters in this city to-day, and made
a statement in the presence of Congressmen
Burrows, Coleman and Rowell. He
claims to be a school teacher and
stated that he was recently appointed Re
publican Supervisor. On last Wednesday
night, he says, eight masked men
called at his house Con Mr.. Pughe's
plantstion) near Napoleonville, AS
sumption parish. They made him
lie down and whipped him. He was then
ordered to leave the parish. which ne did.
After making his statement, the negro
was requested to strip, which he
did, showing few white marks
across his arms and body. Some one
suggested that the marks looked as if they
might have been put, there months ago.
Armstrong, however, claimed that they were
the marks of last Wednesdays whipping.
The Hon. II. Dudley Coleman began count
ing the stripes and Mr.. Burrows checked
them of. There were about 20 in number,
and after they had been all counted and the
man closely examined, he was allowed to
dress himself. The Democratic Committee
was notified. They had no knowledge of
the case, but will investigate it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
THE FAMOUS FLAG.
Baltimore VIII Not Get the Banner of Fort
McHenry-It In in Such Condition
Tint It's Display Would
ESPECIAL rrLEeRAM TO THE DISPATCH:

Not be Safe.
ESPECIAL rKLEoRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
NEW YORK, August 30.-The flag which
waved over Fort McHenry, at Baltimore,
during its bombardment by the British in
the war Of 1872, and which inspired Francis
Scott Key, while passenger on board a
British man-of-war that took part in the
engagement, to write "The Star SpangIed
Banner, is the property of Eben Appleton. Of
II East Fifty-fourth street. 1t Is now SO
worn that Mr.. Appleton has been obliged to
refuse to permit its display at the forthcom-
ing State fair in Baltimore, during which
the seventy. fifth anniversary of the engage
ment at Fort McHenry is to be celebrated.
The fair managers, having implored him in
vain to change his mind, got the Acting
Secretary Of War to write letter request
ing him to lend the flag to them. To this
letter Mr.. Hamilton sent a reply, in which
he says:
1t is needless for me to say how gladlyI
would comply with your request could do so
consistently with my duty toward the preser-
walton of that nag and In order to acQuaint
NIT me to say that some, years since the late
Rear Admiral Preble, United States Navy,
who was deeply interested in this relic, had it
taken to the navy yard he then commanded,
falling to pieces. had it heavily backed
with canvas. In its present state it weighs
probably so pounds. It is very unwieldy and
about go feet square. 1t was badly torn by shot
and shell during the bombardment of Fort
McHenry and If it were flung to the breeze
would be rendered absolutely valueless in a
very short time.
There is another danger TO which this flag
has been exposed and from which it has suf-
fered greatly. namely the relic hunter. In
credible as It may seem, 1t has been badly mu-
tllated by these marauders. and add to all this
the danger of transportation. and that arising
from fire. and 1t seems to me that should be
greatly to blame were to allow this precious
relic to pass out OF my hands except ON an oc-
casion of great national interest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
A DEBTOR AT A DISADVANTAGE.
Not Pleasant TO be Arraigned Before a
Judge You've Borrowed From.

Judge You've Borrowed From.
JERSEY CITY, August 30.-James Young,
of Philadelphia, was arraigned before JUS
tice Stilsing in the First District Police
Court in Jersey City yesterday morning &C
cused of drunkenness. He looked dilapi-
dated in his muddy, fashionably cut cloth
ing. The Justice eyed him a moment, and
then said refectively:
"Good morning. Mr.. Young, I've seen
you before, think"
"Yes, Your Honor, six years ago." re-
piled Young sadly. He turned pale as he
spoke.
The Justices eyes snapped fire. He
wheeled around in his chair, facing the
prisoner, and clenched his fist and brought
il down on the desk with a thump.
"Where is my 81 25 that lent you then
to 60 to philadelphia with?" he thundered.
"You said you would return it to me when
you got home. Where is it?'
Young's knees shook as he stammered:
"Oh, Judge, I've been wanting to see you
allthese six years in order to pay you back
that money. thought of you often."
you've been wanting to see me, have
you? Thought of me often, hey? Well,
now, you see me, what do you think of me?"
growled His Honor, glaring at the delin-
quent, who made no reply.
"You go down stairs. I'll have another
interview with you," continued His Honor,
and Young was hustled down to cell. He
will have his next interview this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
THE TREASURE TROVE.
IL is Believed That MoV Money VIII be
Found In che Old House Mt jackson.
ville-A History of the Miser
Who Deposited the


ville-A History of the Miser
Who Deposited the
Hidden Coins.
JACKSONVILLE, August 30-Investiga-
ton into the history of the old Coquina
House, in the cellar of which over $500 in
Spanish doubloons was found on Wednes-
day last, shows that the structure must have
been at least 12o years old. The coins were
undoubtedly hidden beneath the chimney
foundations by Father Miguel Crosby, who
had charge of the Catholic Mission in st.
Augustine from 1895 to 1915, having been
sent thither by the King of Spain. Your
correspondent to-day examined the record
book on the ancient cathedral and there
learned that the old house on the corner of
Bridge and Marine streets was presented to
Father Miguel and occupied by him up to
the time of his death, about 20 years ago.
In 1924 brickmason named Bogas found
$500 in Spanish coin in portion of the
same chimney. Since that time tradition
has associated the house with buried treas
ure, but none has ever come to light until
the earthen oil pot was found full of gold
on Wednesday last. The premises are still
surrounded by Gordon of guards, and all
earth and debris previously carted to the
dumping ground outside of the city limits
are being carefully sifted. Nothing has
been found to-day.
1t is firmly believed that much more gold
will be eventually dug up, for Miguel re-
ceived princely values from the King and
the mother church in Spain, and was known
to have been miserly in his habits. The ex-
citement has subsidized somewhat, although
the matter is still the talk of the town. The
oldest coin OF the lot was dcubloon bear
ing date 1866.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
AN HOUR OF TERROR.
Narrow Escape of Two Bontlonds Of People
on the Sc. Lawrence Rivera Serious
Collisien In AIidsfrcnm-Causcd
h. n.da Z


By Conflcfins Orders.
ESPECIAL TKLEeRAM TO THE DIsP ArcH.i
MONTREAL, QUE, August 30.-One Of
the most serious collisions that has taken
place on the st. Lawrence in many years
occurred this afternoon between the steamers
Algeria and The Sovereign. The two boats
were jammed with passengers, and tonight
they are congratulating themselves on their
escape.
The Algeria left the Thousand Islands
this morning. All the rapids were safely
passed except those at Lachine. As the AL
geria steamed along by that town The Sow
ereign, on her down trip from Ottawa. came
along at full speed, just behind the Algeria.
There was every indication that The Sow
ereign wanted to pass the Algeria.
As the last Of the rapids were reached
The Sovereign was abreast of the Algeria,
about three feet away. There was intense
excitement among the passengers of both
boats. The Algeria slowed up to let The
Sovereign forge ahead. The captains of the
two boats got into a tangle with their sig
mails, and while one was ringing and whistl-
ing to go ahead, the other was doing the
same thing. The passengers expected the
crash any moment.
The two boats were in the last rush of the
last of the rapids. Three ladies on the forward
deck of the Algeria tainted. The Captain
OF The Sovereign rang to 60 ahead full
speed, and at the same time the bells of the
Algeria gave the same order. The two
boats came together with crash the next
instant. They lurched far over. the passen-
gers heard the crunehing and crashing of
the boats as thev ground into each other and
began TO look around for life preservers.
The captains by this time were out Of the
pilot houses assuring the passengers that
there was no danger. The Algeria's en-
gines were slowed down, and The Sovereign,
grinding her way along her. sides, was soon
out Of the way. Both boats then proceeded
under half steam to Montreal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
A MURDERER LYNCHED.
John tn, ner, Negro, Taken From Jail by
West virginia Mob and Hanged
to Tree-A Party Of 200
Men Did the Work.

u Weet vtr8luiu uAoO auo han8co
TO Tree-A Party OF 200
Men Did the Work.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, August 3d.
About o'clock this morning mob took
John Turner from the jail at Fayette Sta
tion, Fayette county, and hanged him to
tree about half mile from the Jail build
ing. Turner, who is a colored man,
shot and killed Charles Walker, an estimable
and popular white citizen of Fayette county
at Rush Run, about six weeks ago. The
death of Walker excited the people greatly
and for a short time after the commission
lynching. This feeling seemed to have en-
tirely died out, however, and consequently
when a mob of 200 men suddenly appeared
before the Jail at o'clock this morning they
created a genuine surprise.
The presence of the mob was not sus-
pected until the Jail had been entirely sur
rounded, pickets being stationed on the
streets to keep away any chance visitors
from among the citizens of the town. This
precaution taken, the leaders of the mob
aroused Jailor McVey and demanded the
keys. The demand was refused
when four men armed with sledges and
cold chisels, stepped forward and began
work on the jail door. Two minutes OF this
sort of thing induced McVey to hand over
the keys and the mob rushed into the build
ing and began search for Turner. There
were eight or ten colored men in the
cells and Turner could not be identified,
as no one would point him out.
The mob drove the prisoners to one end
of the corridor, covered them with half
hundred rifles and revolvers and gave
them five minutes to hand over the
murderer. In less than half the time, Tur-
ner was in their hands. He was shot twice
by some Of the infuriated mob, and then was
taken half mile away and strung up to
limb. The mob then marched to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, stopped and
boarded the vestibule train and dropped of
at various points within 20 miles of Fayette
station. Meme of the mob have so far been
identified, but all are presumed to have
come from the vicinity of Rush Run, where
Walker lived.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
A GOOD NATURED WASP.
A Man Who Admires and Defends the
Much. Abused Insect.


Much. Abused Insect.
Some tribes of insects are domestic"
enough, but this is far from saying that
they are welcome; and, in fact, of all living
objects of research those of the entomologist
yield the fewest 'pets." Every one to his
taste, however, and Reason has a cores
pondent who can love a wasp, and speak an
appreciative word for it.
Some time ago, he says, experiment
quite thoroughly with some of these little
fellows. and could not but admire their
scrupulous cleanliness and remarkable
good-humor.
One which called my "pet wasp" plain
ly evinced his delight when he was allowed
to lie in the palm of my hand, while
stroked him with the fingers of the other
hand, almost as one would stroke cat. He
did surprise me once by stingipg me, but 1
am convinced it was purely accidental.
The next time you have an opportunity,
watch wasp as he makes his morning
toilet, and if you do not fall in love with
the little fellow for his neatness, his grace
and his general good behavior, it must be
because you are jealous of his accomplish
ments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
A DESPERATE SUICIDE.
A Woman Deliberately Sets Fire to He
Clothing Mt the Stove.

A Woman Deliberately Sets Fire to Her
Clothing at the Stove.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, August 3d.
Miss Ida McLain died this morning from
the result of burns received in a deliberate
attempt to burn herself to death,
she having set fire to her clothing
at the cook stove. The cause of the
young woman's desire to end her existence
day in the dissatisfaction with her position
in life, she being beautiful and with an
education superior to her station. She
had also lately had trouble with her
parents, and had gone for a time away
from home. Returning, she took up
her residence with her grandmother. She
constantly complained of her position, and
the fact that she had been compelled to
leave home. until her feelings finally became
so wrought up that she made the attempt
upon her life, which resulted as she desired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
HOP PICKERS AT WORK.
Extra Care Being Taken With the Harvest
This Sensou.

ROME. N. Y, August 30.-The hop har-
vest has fairly commenced in most places
hereabout. As American hops this year
will have to compete with those grown in
Germany, much pains will be taken in see
ing that they are carefully picked. Hum
phreys are being purchased at Oneida on
special orders for 20 cents per pound.
Reports from those who commenced pick
ing this week are generally to the effect
that hops are not coming out as heavily ss
about 800 pounds to the acre. A new crop
of lice is. observable in the Humphreys, and
whether they will prove injurious depends on
the weather. In Oneida county the crop
will not open out as well as the Madison
county crop will. Mold is reported, and
many growers are commencing the harvest
several days earlier in consequence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
KICKERS KEEP IT UP.
half Of the District Republican Gen.
trail Committee Assist.
PERRY CARSON AS TIE LEADER.
Democrats Still Rule the Roost in Washing
ton City.
STORIES ABOUT BROKEN PROMISES.
Republicans Receive Very Small Proportion Of the
Offices and Salaries.

Perry Carson got up another meeting of
Republicans in the District of Columbi
last night to express indignation at the slow
ness with which changes are made in the
District offices. Figures were presented
showing that the Democrats have q great
preponderance of the offices and the salaries.
There was nothing done except to talk and
pass resolutions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
SAVED BY THREE VOTES.
Prisoner Charged With Assnalt Narrowly
Escapes a Mob's Vengeance.

Escapes a Mob's Vengeance.
JASPER, ALA, August 3O.-Robert
Gray, in Jail here on charge of assaulting
Miss Mamie Saunders, narrowly escaped
lynching last night. A mob, numbering 100,
was organized to take Gray from Jail
and lynch him. Some of the relatives OF
the young lady met the mob outside of
the town and begged them not to lynch
Gray. as he had not been fully identified
as the guilty man. After much parley-
ing, the mob agreed to take a vote on
the question and abide by the decision
of the majority. Two managers of the cleo
tion were selected, and an empty cartridge
box was used for ballot box. When the
votes were counted it was found that a ma
jority of three were opposed to the lynching,
and the mob dispersed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
al Yictarx for Cariahad.

Mr.. M. Eisner, of the Eisner & Mendel-
son Co., returned last week by the Augusta
Victoria from Carlsbad, where he was pres
ent at the taking of testimony in the suit of
the city of Carlsbad versus Carl II. Schultz.
The testimony was full of interest, and was
taken in the presence of the newly appointed
Consul to Prague, Mr. Spooner.. The Mayor
of the city of Carlsbad gave his testimony
and the city proved beyond doubt that the
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is a natural product
evaporated from the Sprudel spring, and
not artifcially prepared as asserted by the
defendant. ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
Col. shumnker Given an Ovation.

TIFFIN, O., August 31.-Colonel 1. J. G.
Shumaker, nominee for Clerk of the
Supreme Court, returned home tonight
and was given grand ovation by the citi-
zens of all parties. After serenade by the
band Senator Adams delivered an address
of welcome. Mr.. Shumaker responded. A
large crowd was at the train to meet him
and escorted him home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
The Merchant Building and Loan Asso.
cintion,

Organized under the latest improved
methods relating to building and loan asso-
Citations, is now selling stock for second
series. First installment of dues will be re-
ceived next regular meeting, Thursday,
September 8.
Persons wishing to obtain copies of con-
stitution and bylaws and subscribe for
stock can do so by calling at the Office of the
association, Grocers' Exchange, 62S Lib
erty st.
Strouse B McAteer's, 643 Liberty st.
Henry Daub, 710 Smithfeld st.
j. B. Youngson's, 413 Smithfeld st.
S. B. Charters, Third ave. and Grant st.
Stevenson Bros, Webster ave- and Rob-
erts st.
Smith II. Shannon, 96 Diamond st. ws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
He Dived In shallow Water.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., August 3d.
Joseph Armstrong, aged 80, foreman of
the Knickerbocker Ice Company at the
Catharine street wha-f. Philadelphia,
jumped from the boardwalk into the water
to-day, striking his head upon the sandy
bottom and breaking his neck
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
SALE OF A CANAL.

The Erie Extension Put Up by the Sheriff to
Satisfy Judgments.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
ERIE. August 30.-The Erie Extension
Canal, with all its appurtenances, running
from Erie to Beaver river, were sold to-day
at Sherif's sale to satisfy judgments amount
ing to $1,000. Colonel Ross Thompson bid
in the canal for 5000. He represents
J. NJ. McCullough's judgments of s., ,OOO,-
0G0 and there are 81, 000, 900 more indebted
ness, and when the purchase is paid in it
will be lost in the sea of Indebtedness.
900. but it is alleged that the sale was not
legal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
A SATISFACTORY TALK.
Senator Cameron, Collector Martin and
Chairman Andrews Hold Half
Hours Conference.-The. Big.
Ter Fixing Matters fer
Himself In Phil.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DlsrArcH.i


adelphia.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DlsPArcH.i
PHILADELPHIA, August 30.-United
States Senator J. Don Cameron, who ar
rived here to-day on the 11:30 A. M. train,
from New York, was met at the Broad
street station by Chairman Andrews, OF the
Republican State Committee, and Collector
of Internal Revenue Martin. Senator
Cameron, on account of press
ing business engagement. was forced
to leave for Harrisburg on
the 11;50 train, but the half hours time
was consumed by the triumyirate in discuss
ing the political situation. The State
Chairman and Collector Martin assured
Senator Cameron that nothing was being
left undone to have the party organization
put into frst-class shape for the
coming campaign. The Senator is anx-
ious to have everything done that
will conduce to perfect harmony
among the party workers, and assured
Chairman Andrews that he was anxious
to see full party vote polled at the coming
election. Chairman Andrews informed
Senator Cameron that the preliminary
work of the campaign was well under way,
and that the fight in Schuylkill county,
which it was supposed would leave
bad feelings, was thoroughly healed
up. Collector Martin agreed with
Chairman Andrews on the question of or
gapization. and was about to explain several
important political moves when the cry
"All aboard" ended the talk, and Senator
Cameron bade his callers good bye. The
State Chairman and Collector Martin re-
turned to the Continental Hotel, well pleased
with the result of their short talk with the
Senator.
E. S. Bigler, of Clearfeld county, who
will in all likelihood be named as the Dem
ocratic candidate for State Treasurer by the
Democratic convention hich meets in Har-
risburg next Wednesday, was in the city
to-day. Mr.. Bigler had just returned from
Princeton College, where he placed his son.
He met several of the Democratic leaders,
and tonight said he would in all proba-
bility leave for home on the IL 20 train for
the West. He will get down to Harris
burg on Monday in time to attend the meet
ing of the Democratic State Committee, and
will. remain until after the adjournment of
the convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
PttssburG Beer.

In using this most excellent beer you are
encouraging home industry. By drink
ing it youcan obtain pleasure for yourself
and at the same time benefit Pittsburg
manufacturing business-which are points
worth considering. 1t can be taken freely
without danger Of discomfort, for it is per-
fectly pure. Telephone 1856.
FRAUENHEIM & VILsACK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
They VIII Assist Harrison.

BosToN, August 3o.-A meeting ofcolored
people was held here tonight at which 1t
was decided to hold q conference Of leading
colored men of the country in this city some
time in September. for the purpose Of con-
sidering the matter Of distribution Of Fed
ersl patronage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
FAIR AT yoUNGsTowN.
ExcursIous VIA the PennsylvanIa IN,

Excurslous Via the PennsylvanIa Lines.
The Pennsylvania Company will sell ef-
cursiou tickets from Pittsburg to Youngs-
town, account of Mahoning and Shenango
Valley Fair, at rate of % 80, from Septem-
Der 2 to 6, good returning until SepteHber
z. Rate includes admission to the Fair!
25,28,31 ,se2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-31
BLAZED AWAY AT THE BURGLAR.
Piucky Williamsburg Woman's Experi-
ence With a Housebreaker.

WILLIAMSBURG, August 30.-Mrs.
George Weisenstein was awakened about
midnight "Wednesday by the noise burglar
made in trying to adjust ladder under
the window of her house, corner OF Brad
ford street and Eastern Parkway. She
didn't scream or yell for the police, but she
looked through the Stats of the shutter and
saw the man at the foot of the ladder.
Then she took her trusty revolver from q
bureau drawer and blazed away. Her aim
was not as true as her courage, and the
fellow escaped Mrs. Weisenstein, how
ever, has the ladder. which the owner can
have by calling and explaining how 1t
came to be in her back yard.