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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

THERE is good deal of force in the criti-
cisms of the decision of the English Home
Secretary in the Maybrick case. It is an
executive replication of the compromise ver-
diets which have been rendered in this
country. Either Mrs. Maybrick poisoned
her husband and deserved hanging or she
did not and deserves to be set at liberty. To
imprison her for life for crime which is
not certainly proved is rather illogical. But
we presume that she is much better pleased
with that non sequitur than she wo ould be
with the strictly logical result of han ging
her for the crime of which she was con-
yicted,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
AN UNAVAILABLE RECOMMENDATION

The declaration of high officials of the
State of Kansas that female suffrage in that
State has proven to be q success, is made
with the evident intention of securing the
extension of that system in other States. The
assertion is made that in Kansas the women
succeed in attending faithfully to their do
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Black Georges Devotion.

Black George was no longer a slave, but 1t
was now he proved himself still friend to his
former owner and companion of his youth. He
was strong and able to work. wtile his former
young master was very feeble, and could live
but short while. He rented comfortable
cottage. to which he moved the invalid physi-
clan and hired competent nurse for HIM
toiling in the fields for their support. Ten
often spent whole nights at his bedside. When
the end came, he personally superintended the
interment and betrayed the expenses out of his
own pocket A few years afterward he had a
suitable monument erected to his memory. To
the inscription it bore should have been added
the words, Erected by Black George"
w. GOTTEN DOWNING.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

WITH regard to that pension Of Senator
Manderson's, it was claimed some time ago
that it was only just to wait and let the Sen
ator declare himself concerning it. The
Senator has declared himself to the effect
that "It is none of anybody's business "
This may be held to terminate further dis
cussion of the subject-in the Senator's i'm
mediate circle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Canada to Remain Canada.

Sir Alexander Gait, Of Montreal, formerly
member Of the Canadian Government, and still
active in Canadian politics, was at the Gilsey
House to-day. He thinks the Behring Sea
question comparatively unimportant. and
likely to cut only small figure in American
international negotiations He believes that
Uncle Sam should not NEEDLE with matters Of
international transportation. but should let
the shortest and cheapest routes grab all the
business. He regards commercial union as
only another name for annexation, and is con-
fident that Canada will remain Canada till
the end of the world,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

Mr.. CLARKsoN's correction Of the re-
port that he had chopped off thirteen thou
sand political heads since he went into
office, with the statement that the total is
fifteen thousand, shows that the executive
spokesman of this administration does not
propose to abate one jot or little from the
glory of his guillotine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

THE suggestion that Manitoba will secede
from Canada and join the United States be-
cause the French language is abolished as
the official language of that province, may
carry with it a question whether the United
States wishes to incorporate foreign Ian
guage and foreign customs for the sake of
an addition to its territory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

The blowing up ofa large dynamite factory
in Michigan will probably retard the re.
organization of society on the Anarchistic
plan. 1t will be necessary to reorganize the
dynamite factory before the social ref
ormation can 90 on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

The announcement that Mr.. Steve
Brodie. of New York, is going to float over
Niagara Falls, is opposed to the general
sentiment of good sense as applied to such
deeds: but this one might be tolerated as an
exception in, view of the fact that it affords
q good prospect for getting rid of Stephen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

THE Society of American Florists has
voted to petition Congress to establish a
floral school. We suppose that this will be
for the purpose of securing degree of tech
nical education on the floral subject suf-
fcient to enable the public to select the
daisy as the national flower. The American
florists themselves are daisies in the fresh
and innocent sense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

GENERAL BoULANGER's new manifesto
addressed: ''To the honest people" indi-
Gates that his late political reverses have
convinced him of the necessity of cultivating
relations with the class to which he and his
supporters have been heretofore entire
strangers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

THAT patch on the exploded brewery
boiler comes to light in time to emphasize
the theory that explosions of that sort do not
generally happen without some negligence
or recklessness to produce them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

PETITIONS are circulating in New York
for the pardon of Buddenseik. the builder
of tumble-down tenement houses. The per-
nicious practice of putting up houses that
stand firm for more than twelve months,
must be trenching upon the vested interests
of the New York builders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
eRApHoRHoNEs AND LIBELs.

One of the agents of the recently ennobled
Edison, at the Paris Exposition, has got
into a complication which is thought 10
present pretty puzzle in libel law. When
President Carnot visited the graphophone
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

From the Chicago Tribune.l
Under the head of "Slightiy PERSONAL the
editor of the Hutchinson (Kan.) Netos speaks
of "a miserable, lying whelp by the name of
Inman. who represents jimcrow two-by-four
plate sheet called the Kansas City Nesos."
When the Hutchinson editor becomes fully
aroused and breaks out in vein more decidedly
personal some strong Language may be ex-
pected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
MANAGER MUTRIE's SONG.

From the New York world.l
Just q little confidence,
Just little gall;
Just little stick work
On the little ball;
Just few more hitlets
Just inside the nag;
And by next October
Wen have the silksn rag
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

THERE may be little doubt as to the de-
tails Of the outcome of that Sullivan con-
viction, but it seems to be settled that there
will be no more prize fights in the State of
Mississippi.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Fosterin. Esotism.

From the Punxsutawney Spirit.l
Young men keep up their self-esteem by
thinking about the great things they will do
when they grow old Old men keep theirs up
by lying about what they did do when they
were young. Thus mankind are always full Of
egotism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

The buried and defunct sewer out in the
Fifth avenue district affords a sufficient e1-
'planation of the typhoid fever in that To-
cality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
His Inxnriahle Pracrice.

From the Boston Herald.l
The statement that Jay Gould churns his own
butter deserves to be supplemented with the
information that he usually puts it on his side
of the bread.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A second Bn.-man subdued.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
A Pennsylvania woman has elopsd with .
second baseman. No umpire need fear that
second baseman; he wiz be meek - lamb
hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Lo., HOE Money and Lower.

Three months ago Bessie Rubenstein, a
young servant girl, agreed to pay Charles Field.
man 500 for getting her husband. Feldman
introduced to her David Rubenstein. She
asked Rubenstein to marry her, he promised
to do SO, and she paid Feldman the 500. The
day after getting the money the two men went
to Europe in the steerage. To-day Feldman
returned without money and without Ruben
stein, who had decided to remain in the old
country. To-day Bessie had Feldman arrested
for obtaining her money by false pretenses,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A Soldiers Misfortuues.

When the war broke out DR.. Hampden cast
his fortunes with the Confederacy not only
volunteering himself, but contributing largely
OF his means to the cause, Black George was
left In charge Of the property with instructions
to forward all surplus supplies to the army a.
fast as accumulated. This duty he performed
faithfully until the Federal forces came in
possession of that section of the country. Every
thing belonging to the rebel doctor fell into
their hands, and of course was appropriated by
them. The darkeys left the plantation and
sought freedom with the Union soldiers. Black
George alone remained and endeavored to re-
tion was too complete. He did well to subsist
himself.
The four years. service in the army COM
pletely undermined DR.. Hampden's consritu-
ton, and he returned home a physical as well
as financial wreck. A few years before the
war he had stood security in a large amount
Tor wealthy neighbor, now this money had to
be paid, and It took every foot of real estate
belonging to DR.. Hampden to settle it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

The case of Annie Brown against John G..
johnson. a physician 90 years OF age. with an
income Of $4,000 year, was opened to-day in a
Brooklyn police court. Miss Brown, slender.
blonde young womsn with classical features,
claimed through her counsel that DIR. johnson
became too intimate with her while she was his
amanuenss. some months ago. When called to
the bar she cried SO hard that she could not
answer the Justices questions. She recovered
quickly, however. when DR.. johnson excitedly
called her blackMailer and liar. and hysteri-
cally denounced him as a brute. She had
hardly been quieted before her lawyer and Dr.
johnson turned the courtroom topsy.turvy by
shouting names at each other and threatening
to fight. Eventually the Justice adjourned the
case to prevent bloodshed, after advising Dr.
johnson to engage lawyer with some self-con-
troll.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
MATTERS METROPOLITAN.
Lost His Estire Stock In Trade.

NEW 7 DIRK. August 2a-when John Nc
Dermott, . Harlem milkman. went to his
stables early this morning, he found the roof
of the cowsheds all ablaze. After turning on
the hre alarm he tried to drive his three horses
and l3 COWS outside. All but two were so
scared that they would not bulge an inch and
were burned to death in their stalls. The two
cows which were driven from the sheds were
SO badly burned that they had to be shot
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A Good and Faithful Servant.

1t was black Georges duty to wait in his
young masters room. bring water, brush his
clothes and polish his boots. And these SER
vices were rendered faithfully and willingly,
for the boys were friends. White George
taught black George to read and write, shared
his sweetneats with him, and fought for him
when in any difficulty with other boys. When
the time came for the young master to start for
college there was genuine sorrow expressed at
the separation. During the four years at col.
lege many letters were exchanged between
them, aud after the young doctor returned
home and settled down to his profession,
want,
Along ii the fifties the old doctor and his
good wife died, leaving the young doctor sole
heir to their large estate. Their grand old man.
sion was now occupied only by the young doc
tor and the servants; but everyone supposed he
would soon marry from sheer loneliness. In
this, however. they were mistaken, for when
the war broke out between the States Dr.
Hampden was still q bachelor. The services
OF black George in the meantime had been
transferred to, the plantations, where he was
chief oyerseer. Again he proved as trusty and
faithful as in his former duties; and under his
supervision the number Of bales of cotton in
creased year by year, while new barns had to
De built 60 hold the grain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
MASTER AND SLAVE.
Touching Story of the Days OF Slavery In
the south-How Black George Proved
the Best Friend Of His Former Owner.
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH. !

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH.I
The records of the old church a. Bath, N. c..
show that George Hampden was born the
3Oth Of March, 1925. only child Of DR.. George
Hampden and Mary Frances, his:wife.n The
old doctor at that time was one of the wealthy
slave owners of the South, possessing several
plantations, droves of horses and mules, and
other property, real aud personal, that went
along to make him independent and rich.
The same day and hour that his son George
was born, one of his slave women gave birth to
boy child, and the doctor and his good wife,
struck with the singular coincidence Of the two
births, decided to name the little negro George
also. and especially decree him, should both
live, to the service of his baby master. The
two boys grew and waxed strong; and from thu
time they were large enough to run about,
until "Marse George" was old enough to send
to college, were almost inseparable compan-
ions. They played together in the fields and
groves, swan and boated together In the river.
Black George was allowed one Of his young
masters fowling pieces and together they
hunted wild turkeys, squirrel and quail.
Together they broke IN" the young steers and
colts, and each had swift nag when following
the hounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is again stated that there is no doubt Of
Sankey's safety.
Two new war vessels ara provided for in
the naval appropriation bill.
lydia Thompson, the burlesque queen, is
seriously i'll at Los Angeles, Cal,
A new comet was yesterday discovered by
Prot. VIM. r. Brooks of Geneva, N. Y.
The U. 5. grand jury at Indianapolis yes
terday failed to indict Col. Dudley for cleo
lion ofienses.
The North Carolina republicans want Col.
A. H. Dockery 10 the cabinet instead of
Gen. Malone.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the nom
nation of Walter c. Newberry to be post
master at Chicago.
The democrats of the North Carolina
legislature last night nominated Senator
Ransom Tor re election.
The schooner Tecumseb, the largest four
masted schooner ah0at, was launched at
Bath, Ne, YESTERDAY.
The Suiro Tnnael was sold under fore.
closure OF mortgage nj Virginia City, New,
Yesterday, and was hid in loT the company
at : $25 900
Philadelphia sugar dealers say that Claus
Spreckeis mas secured the entire Philippine
islands sugar crop for mis- Philadelphia and
Sau Francisco rehneries.
While on shooting excursion at Bnckow
yesterday Emperor William by accident
slighty wounded g citizen Of Berlin who
WAS locking on at the sport.
DR.. Kruss, chemist of Munich, has sue.
ceeded in decomposing cobalt and nickel
both Of which have hitherto been supposed
to be elementary substances.
a young man named r W. Rogers fell
from the roof of seven-story building, o
distance OF eighty feet, in New York yester,
day, and only spraned his ankle. He fell
on pile of dirt.
Confirmation has been received of the
news that Bishops Tirnova, Varna and
Vraniza were dragged from their beds by
gendarma and summarily marched out
side the walls Of Sofia where they were lett
| shivering in the biting north wind.
A board OF naval inquiry, with the British
consul presiding, at Baltimore yesterday.
exonarated Capt. Williams from blame in
the case Of the sinking of the British steam
ship Montana by rhe steamship Main. The
Mains side Of the affair was not heard.
There is nothing new in the West Virginia
legislature situation, and all interests are
absorbed in the Senate deadlock. The two
houses met yesterday, but as the House OF
Delegates is unable to do any business it ad
iourned until to-day. There were two SEES
siops of the Senate There was one inetlec
lual attempt to elect president, after which
Mr.. Vaupelt offered a resolution TO the effect
that the democratic Senator'S meet the
House in joint session to canvass the vote
for Governor There is no show for an or
ganizaton soon, and it is strongly limited
that the session will be allowed to expire by
constitutional limitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Earthouake in Costa Rico.

New YORK, Jan. lG.-Advices from San
jose state that on December 30.h the
severest earthquake experienced since
1882 WAS felt throughout Costa Rica.
Ia San Jose, both the national Cap.
tol and the magnificent cathedral,
which required ten years of labor to erect
at an expenditure of 81 600 900, are in ruins.
The presidential palace, city hall, postotlice,
and dozen other public buildings were also
wrecked Adyices from surrounding cities
bring accounts of loss OF both life and prop.
eriy. The latest estimate of The damage
throughout the country exceeds $1,000 600
Business in the city ID suspended, houses
are deserted, and the entire population are
living and sleeping under tents in the streets
or public squares, in expectancy Of another
shock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Letter from Stanley.

BRUSSELS, Jan. l6 The following letter
written by Henry NJ. Stanley, has been re-
eeived in this city from Bona of Bonalya
Muretia, dated Aug II. 1t was written TO
Sheikh Hamed bea Mahomed. Stanley at
that time was in good health. He wants
10 stay ten days and then proceed to Big
leland, about two honrs' march. The letter,
wtic h was taken to Stanley Falls by a mes
sepger, and which reached Brussels by post
last night, is the only one from Stanley
which reached the coast ofAfrica. A num-
Der of other letters which the messenger
conveyed to Stanley Falls still remain there
but it is expected that they will arrive in
Europe in two or three months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Attack on n Missionary station.

ZANZIBAR, Jan lG The attack made by
the insurgents on the German missionary
stationed at Dares- Salem began at an early
hoar oa the morning of Jan. |. The sta
ton, which was unguarded, contained a
hundred natives who had been freed from
slavery, and three male and two female
missionaries. One of the missionaries was
severely wounded, but succeeded in
reaching the German man-of war, Move.
All the others were captured and sold into
slavery in the interior. The insurgents pill
LACED the town. The Move bombarded and
destroyed the place, but did no harm to the
insurgents. /. is reported that the insur,
gents are marching upon another missionary
station where there are several unprotected
missionaries and $50 freed natives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
a Mysterious AGnir.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia man named Will
liam Rind, aged 50, was found at an early
hour this morning standing in front OF 2l5
East 53i street with his throat cut. He was
under the influence OF liquor when found
and could or would give no information as
to how he came by his injuries except that
he was cut by two men somewhere down
town. The detectives are investigating the
casa but have gained no clue. They think
it possible that Rnd may have attempted
suicide. He is not likely to recover. He
lived happily with his second wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Meeting orDirectors.

BALTIMORE, Jan. l6 The regular month
IL meeting of the board of directors of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was
held to day, Mr. Charles f. Mayer, presi-
dent, in the chaiS The following is the
statement submitted Of earnings and ex
pcnses for December, 1855, Appropriated
compared with December, 1887, audited
Earnings, 1887, 81 GG9.25l; 1883, 81, 742.O$2
Increase So Isl. Expenses, 1887, 81, 263,
957 ;1SSS. 81 pa ,43S decrease, $40 5l9. Net
1887, s4O5 294; 1883, $l97 594; increase
$92 800
The President announced the regular commit
tees, and also the appointment of w. Il. Black
ford, D. H. Miller and j. w. Brown to fill vacan-
cies on the special investigating committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16

The Funeral Ofthe Late Mrs. Gould.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-The funeral OF the
late Mrs. Jay Gould took place to-day from
the residence Of her husband, on Fifth ave-
nue.. The attendance at the service was not
large. Mr.. Gould did not appear among his
friends, but remained with his family in one
of the recesses of the stairway just above
where the services were conducted. Aquar-
tette ssng ASLEEP in Jesus" and Rev. DR..
John R. Paxton read the Episcopal service
for the dead. Rev. DR.. John r. Terry then
offered prayer, and the services concluded
with the singing of hymn. The family
and cergymen only remained after the serv-
ices The interment will take place this af-
tarnoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Alexandria Gazette.

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has just en-
tered its nneiieth year. But if any enc
thinks it is in its doiage he is mighty mis-
taken, for the GAZETTE is wide awake and
orous.-.ShepherdstOwn Register.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has entered
upon its ninetieth year. The GAZETTE is
one Of our favorite exchanges, and we wish
it that prosperity which it 80 richly de-
Piedmont E'rginian.
With he new year the ALEXANDRIA GA.
ZETrE entered upon its ninetieth year. 1t
has no new les, but will continue 10
its course, long pursued, striving to main
tain the doctrines and principles of those OF
whose precepts and example elevated this
country to it's pinnacle of greatness and
prosperity Virginia Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16

V. NJ 1.-The Board of Visitors of the
Virginia Military Institute met in Rich
mond last night in semi.annua session.
Much interest attached to this meeting
because of the rumor that General Smith
would tender his resignation as superintend
ent. This subject was not mentioned at all
and one of the visitors expressed the belief
that if General Smith contempiates resign
ing be viii not do 80 until the June meeting.
The whole of the session was consumed in
hearing reports from General Smith. The
board will be in session two or three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-16
Don't Hill the Dog that Bites Won.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ia Mr.. Bagley,
of Virginia, recently applied for life TO-
aurauoe and was refulei by the company on
the ground that be had been bitten by a
spiz-dog December 10Th last. Mr.. Bagley
wrote to Dr. Pastuer on the subject and to-
day received reply from the eminent scien-
list in which he declares that the bite of a
healthy dog is harmless, but that the animal
should be kept under surveillance eight days
after il Aicting thu wound in order to be sure
that it does not show signs of rabies.