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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
A CHANCE FOR COLORED CADETS.
Charles Young, Of Ohio, May Yet be Allowed
to Graduate.

NEwBuRG, N. Y, August 2o.-Charles Young.
the Ohio colored cadet at West Point who failed
last June to graduate with the rest of the first
class because he was deficient in military civil
engineering. will be examined this week and,
should he be successful, will be graduated and
commissioned an officer in the regular army.
This is said to be an unusual proceeding.
Ordinarily when a cadet sails to obtain sufi-
cient marks at the June examinations he is
dropped but in Youngs case it seems to have
been thought best, on account of his color
good department. and excellent qualifications
to make up DEFICIENCIES. If Young succeeds he
will make the third colored representative in
the army, the other two being chaplains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

THE arrest of Justice Field on the COM
plant of the Widow Terry may be taken as
expressing the firm conviction of Sarah
Althea that the Justice is guilty Of murder
because he did not turn the other cheek to
the smiter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
Tho Unkinde IT uut Of All.
From the Boston Courier.l

FrOlu tne DUsIUH
If ever a man deserved to pass year in
prison at hard labor 1t is John l. Sullivan, and
it is to be hoped that no manipulation of the
legal machinery will enable him to escape a
punishment which, If endured. is apt to have
such salutary effect both upon himself and
the community.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

THE report that the Shah of Persia is
writing book about his visit to Europe in
dicates that the United States will at last
be revenged on its numerous European
visitors and critics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
AFew Penu.yIvnnians IN Luck.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPARcH,i
WASHINGTON, August 20-The only ap-
pointments of interest to Pennsylvania to-day.
were Drs. C. P. Calhoun and e. L Miller, to be
medical examiners for pensions for Bedford,
DR.. J.:H. Shirley. q medical examiner for
Clarion, Philip Goedle, postmaster at Castle
Shannon, ard James THOMPSON Bennett, of
Greensburg, a naval cadet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
Similarity In Snakes.

From the OIL City Derrick.l
Some of this years snake stories are so sur
prisingiy like those of last year that we are
impelled to the belief that the snake artists
keep scrap book or stick to the same brand
of stomach bitters with surprising regularity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
A SNAKE IN THE HENHOUSE.
He Swallows China Nest Egg md 10 Killed
After n Shnrp Fight.

CRowNsvILLE. ND, August 20.-Amos Carr.
farmer living near Brownsville, on returning
home from work last Saturday evening, was in
formed by his wife that there was q large black
snake in the henhouse. He went out with a
chisel to dispatch his snakeship. and after q
sharp fight succeeded. On dragging the dead
snake out Of its LARA hens nest-it gave evil
dence, from the distension of part OF its body,
Of having swallowed an egg which remained
unbroken.
Mr.. Carr cut the snake open at the distended
part, when q china egg rolled ont intact in
every particular. The snake had devoured the
china nest egg, presuming it to be genuine
one. The snake measured hve and one-half
feer long
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
A Name Misapplied.

From the New York World;
Defaulter Is the name of o horse which has
won a number of races at Monmouth Parx 1t
is customary for defaulter to run of with the
money, but the highest interests Of morality
cannot approve of such q name fer q racer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
nIrr. Mary Scotr.

Mrs. Mary Scott, widow OF the late Robert Scott
an old-time Pittsburger, died yesterday at the
home Of her danghter-in-law, Mrs. A. Scott of
NO: 70 Center avenue. She was In her s7th year.
of the original founders of the sixth Presbyterian
Church, and had survived her husband % years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

If Mr.. Andrew Carnegie will call . new
eastern trunk line into operation, in con-
nection with the Pittsburg and Western,
all may yet be forgiven.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
SMOKING AND WORKING AT 81.
Very Old Woman Who Has Used Tobacco
for 60 Years.

BOSTON. August 20.-At Manchester by the
Sea lives Mrs. Stephen Danforth. who for the
past 80 years has INDUCED in immoderate pipe
smoking The love for tobacco originated in
Virginia of which State she is native. Mrs.
Danforth does all the domestic work of her
husband upon whom old age has laid a some
what heavy hand: but in all her avocations the
pipe is seldom unlighted. and her average con-
sumption of the weed is II bowIfuls day.
Mrs. Danforth will be 81 years old on her
next birthday, and has lived at Manchester for
the past so years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
Not at All Unlikely.

From the Chicago Tribune.l
Some Of these days an ocean greyhound will
crowd on just q little too much steam in trying
to break the record and will make the fastest
time ever made to the bottom Of the sea.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
Novel Method Of Killing Sparrow.

A writer in Forest and Stream suggests the
use of uninsulated electric wires for the ex.
termination of the English sparrow. The wires
should be placed near the favorite breeding
places Of the birds in late fall or early spring
when these pests congregate in towns and
cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
A Nugger Of Wisdom.

From the Boston Globe.1
Wise persons who are enjoying fair health
will not fool with experimental elixir. There
Is a great deal Of horse sense in the hint given
by a famous old epitaph: II was well. would
be better, I took physic, and here am"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

WHAT has become of that million-dollar
guarantee fund which was to obviate entire
ly the necessity of an extra session of the
Legislature
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
The Old Stage Tavern.

The "Red Lion" tavern, at the end of the
Sixth street bridge, cannot claim as great age
as some of the old time taverns already referred
to, but must have been to the front in the
twenties. There was the point Of departure for
the Canonsburg and Washington stage coach
half century ago, and one old boy has vivid rec
objections Of his departure from that old-time
hostelry one frosty morning before daybreak
for old Jefferson College, when he was but a
beardless youth.
Mention was made in a former sketch of the
Yellow tavern at the Two Mile Run, where
the Pittsburg Blues were banqueted in grand
style upon their return from the War of 1872
This was the first prominent place of enter
tainment out on the Philadelphia pike in the
old days. Two miles further east was the
BLACK Horse" Tavern, kept by Samuel PEBBLES,
which tavern gave the name TO "Black Horse
Hill" the rise Immediately this side of East
Liberty. Our grandmothers enjoyed many a
happy sleigh ride to the tavern with the swing
ing sign of a black horse in front, which stood
on the opposite side of Penn avenue and a
little west of the home of w. W. Young, Of
Lawrence Bank
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
Poor Bouianger.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.I
Boulanger now says he isn't coming to
America. Probably lie has heard Of our re-
strictions on pauper emigrants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
"A Shortage Discovered.

From the Chicago Tiines.l
Postmaster General wanamaker visited the
Boston postofice Saturday. He pointed out q
shortage in some Of the letter carriers pants
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

AN Altoona paper Of yesterday says: THE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will build
5000 cars.onehaf of which will be constructed
at the carshops in this city. The cars will COM
prise the box and hopper-bottom patterns"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
An UnmerIted DI.tipcrieu.

From the New York worid.l
Henry James is spoken Of as "an American
novelist" by English critics. Mr.. James must
feel this deeply.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

A CITIZEN of Londonderry township, Leb-
anon county, viii never be able to tell how he
voted on the amendment. He had been unde-
cided. and had taken all the tickets offered
him. for and against When he went to the
polls he had not yet decided what to do, so he
reached in his pocket, grasped ticket, and,
without looking whether 1t was for or against
prohibition, he voted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
PITTsBURG'S FIRST HOTELS.

More About the Pioneer Taverns of the
City-Famous Hostelries and Landlords
Of Early Times - Favorits Resort of
Farmers in Our Grandfather DAYS.
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH,
Since the article on "Old-Time Taverns' was
published in recent issue Of THE DISPATCH
number of other interesting facts relative to
the hostelriss of long ago have been brought
to the attention of the writer.
At the beginning Of this century-possibly
earlier in one or two Instances-there were
taverns on Water street, where, according to
the opinion Of one of our octogenarians better
meals were served than at the big hotels of to-
day. The old timers appetite was, no doubt,
keen In former days, and the fancy French
dishes Of these days have for him no charms.
Between Wood and Market streets on Water
street many years ago was located the 'Ohio
and Kentucky tavern" kept by one John Kerr,
where man and beast were given the best Of en-
tertainment. This was the fayorlte stopping
place for Indians on their way to consult the
Great Father at Washington. On the same
street, between Market and Chancery Lane,
was famous old time tavern kept by Robert
Spencer, and afterward by Gibson. There
cording to the opinion Of Reuben Miller, Jr., a
better meal could not be had anywhere in
Pittsburg to-day than Spencer and Gibson
furnished more than three-Guarters OF CEN
tury ago.
Where the Farmers Stopped.
On the corner of Water street and Redoubt
alley John Davis played the host in the first
years of the century. On Liberty and Water
streets a famous country tavern fourished in
the old days. 1t was known as the Ferry
House, and its earliest landlord was Samuel
Black. Across Liberty, where the Pennsyl-
vania freight depot now stands. was another
tavern kept by James Debbins. The taverns of
Black and Dobbins were the favorite stopping
places for farmers from the south side Of
Allegheny county and Washington county.
On the opposite side of the river from the
foot of Liberty street Tom Jones, the pioneer
ferryman. furnished accommodations for man
and beast some fourscore years ago.
Up the river, on Ross and Water streets, Billy
under the sign of the Three Bells" Coming
up the Diamond the "Black Bear was the
principal hostelry in early years. The original
BLACK Bear" with John McMasters as land
lord, fronted on Market street, where the
Himmelrich store is now located. There was
Black Bear extended to the rear of the Ex-
change Bank, and covered some of the ground
now owned by that institution. The present
Black Bear tavern Is comparatively modern,
and occupies part Of the yards where John
McMasters, County Down Irishman, from
Westmoreland and Washington counties when
the nineteenth century was in its teens.
Another famous Diamond tavern Of the old
days was adorned with the sign OF the BUCK"
and stood where the Hamburger liquor store
now stands. The most noted landlord Of the
who played the host there prior to the war Of
1Sl2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

AwAGGIsH machinist employed in Scranton
got hold of fellow -workman's two-foos rule.
removed the hinges, shortened each JOINT a
half inch, replaced the hinges and put the rule
back in place. Soon after its owner was sent to
cut and drill piece of iron two feet long, and
he did-by his rule. His mystiication when he
discovered he had made misft may be imag-
ined.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
LIsht Summer Emp,ovmeur.

Light Summer Employment.
From the Great Bend Register.l
If you have nothing else to do see how
fast you can say Soup soothes theosophists
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
TRI-STATE TRIPLES.

Docs are so numerous in Conshohocken. Pa,
that public spirited citizens are offering liberal
rewards to those who will assist In reducing the
surplus canine population. 1t is estimated that
there are 1000 dogs in the little town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
DAILY DISPATCH One Year. 90
DAILY DISPATCH, Per QuArter................ 2 90
DAILY DISPATCH One Month ................ 70
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, year. 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, Smiths. so
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday. month 90
SUNDAY DISPATCH, One Year ................. 50
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Year ................ Is
THE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriersa At
I5cents per week, or including Sunday edition, at
20 cents per week
pITTSpTrpc UEDNESDAy ARG Of 1850
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

A CONTEMPORARY suggests that the fact
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21
wind-Up of tho Metal Exchange.
Couldn't Pass In That Way.

Mr.. Townsend, Of Texas. walked down the
gangway of the steamship Normandie to-day
with very bulky spring overcoat on his arm.
Two Custom House inspectors who noticed his
bulging coat pockets detained him for ex-
animation: They found every pocket stuffed
full Of dutiable goods Of all Sorts including / q
lot Of obscene literature. About $500 worth Of
articles were transferred from Mr.. Townsend's
pockets to the seizure room.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

THE Presbyterian denomination takes special
interest in the celebration of the one hundred
and sxty.thIrd anniversary of the colonial log
college at Hartsville, Pa. the predecessor of
Princeton, which takes place on September s.
The log college was hut built by Rev. William
Tennent. In which to educate his four sons for
the ministry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-21

TIE fattest boy in West Virginia lives IN " ct
10 pounds ~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
PINE CONFESSES.
de Did Not Rob President Moffatt
in His Bank

DENVER. Col, Oct. 22.-Frank Pine.
alias George Hall, the celebrated conf
dence man and gold brick schemer,
made his dying confession last evening
at his residence in this city, in the pres
ence of witnesses and notary public.
The documents, two in number, were
for City Auditor Winram. of Kansas
City, and John E. Bull, of the same city.
William j. Brewster claims to have
been defrauded out of $4,000 in cash
and $4,000 on a note given to Pine in
payment for all interest in mining prop
erty in Pima county, Arizona, which
was found to be worthless. Brewster
claims Winram was party to the
fraud in that he recommended Pine and
spok e highly of his character. A suit
for $4,000 damages is pending in Kan
sas City against Pine. WinTam and John
E. Bull. who, it is charged, acted in the
mine sale as D. q. Petty, owner of the
property. Pine, in his confession, states
positively that Auditor Winram and
John L. Bull had nothing to do with the
deal, nor did they receive any of the
proceeds. He says Petty was an Eng.
lishman, who, when he received his
money, started on trip to Europe. IM
a statement to reporter, he denied
having made the alleged confession
published regarding his connection
with the robbery of President Moffat in
his bank of $4,000, some months ago,
and also several other statements pub
lished in the papers during the past few
weeks. The doctors say he cannot live
more than a week
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
SELLING HUMAN CHATTELs.
Large Traffic in Slaves in Zanzi-
bar.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-Letters from Fan
zibar received at the office OF the anti
slavery society here report that the
buying and selling of human chattels
in the streets of that city is being car
ried on with scarcely an attempt at con-
cealment. Weekly markets are held,
at which slaves are boldly exposed to
the gaze of intending buyers, and in
many cases each slave carries placard
suspended from his neck, upon which
is written the price at which he can be
bought. The women are not usually
ticketed in this way, but are sold for
what they will fetch, the ordinary
price being from &c to 910
each, II they are young. The mer-
chants who OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
are all Arabs, but it appears to be we'll
understood in ZanZibar tifat a rich firm
or traders, every member of which
halls from England, furnishes all the
capital to conduct the business. and
that by far the largest share of their
immense profits is derived from this
traffic. All the local officials in ZanZi-
bar are said to be in the pay of this
firm, who purchase immunity by brib-
ing the authorities from the highest to
the lowest, and SO complete is their in
fiuence that no complaint receives the
slightest attention. To illustrate the
openness with which the traffic is car
rled Oh, it is pointed out that the re-
ceiptS of slaves every week are pub
licly announced by placards upon the
walls of the houses. The letters COM
plain that the representatives in ZanZi-
bar of the different European govern
ments appear to take no interest what
ever in these matters.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
MARINE MATTERS.

WAsHBURN-Arrived: John V. Moran,
Buffalo; City of Travers, Robert Holland,
Annie Sherwood and s. NJ. Stephenson, Chi
cago. Cleared: John V. Moran, City Of
Travers, Duluth; George, Ashland.
WlNoNA-Boats Up: saltwater, Musser.
B. Hersey Luella, Belle of Bellevue, Robert
Harris, United States Alert. Boats Down:
Leclaire Belle, Juniata, Robert Harris, Belle
of Bellevue. United States Alert, Saltwater,
United States Elsie. Water one foot five
and a-half inches.
SAULT STE. MARIE-Down, p. M: Idaho.
$50; Gladstone, Martin, 1920; Gogebic,
Celtic. Volunteer, 1910: a. M. Colonial,
1920; Morley Even, 4:3O; Farwell. Rutter,
$40; Iron Duke, Iron Cliff, 7:l5; Fred
Kelly. Warner, 8; Tice. Onenta, 1910; Fl. A.
Tuttle, Glover Jr., 1O1. II; p. m. Iron Age,
Iron City, l 80; Pasadena, Cobb. Wagstaff, 3;
Avery HAYWOOD, s.; Fountain City, Cont
mental, Grace Holland, 6:4O.
Up, a. M: Olympia. 500; Sitka 103.
1928: Raleigh, $50; c. H. Green, Rosa,
Sonsmith, Fairbanks, 1880; p. NJ, Kaliyu-
ga, 1880; Aurora, George W. Adams, 2:-O;
George Presly, Anna Smith, Red Wing $40;
Altoona, Alta, Nyack. $50; Elfnmere, Va
depa, 1880.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
THE DRUMMER PRAYED,
and the Lynching Proceeded Inn
modiateIy rhereaft

COLUMBUS, S. c., Oct. 22.-Some very
curious facts in connection with the re-
cent lynching of young Robert Berrier
Tor the murder of his mOther-in-law,
near Lexington, NC. have just come
to light. A party who witnessed the
hanging says Berrier was taken from
the Jail at half-paSt z and Immediately
carried to the outskirts of the town
under a large oak tree. Here the mob
stopped and asked the prisoner if he
was ready to die. Berrier said he
would be if lie knew he would
meet his wife and babe in heaven.
The mob then informed him that he
would be allowed time to pre-
pare for death. About this time drum
mer. who was in town, came upon the
scene. and asked to be allowed TO pray
with the condemned man. His request
was granted. and he knelt down by the
side of Berrier and prayed very fer
vently that God would save his soul.
During the prayer many hearty
"Amens" and such responses as Lord
grant it." ETC., went up from the mob.
For more than three hours prayer and
regular religious services were con-
Quoted. A few minutes before mid
night Berrier expressed his willingness
to die. He was then placed upon a
horse, with rope about his neck, and
then as an appropriate hymn was sung
the horse WAS led from under him and
the body left dangling in the air.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
A Congressman's Hard Work
in Securing a Bride in
Chicago.
The Lady a Daughter Of Col.
Babcock, a Prominent
Politician.
Pitiful Story Of a Girl Who
Was Married at Fifteen
and Deserted.
How Albert CrenshaW Got
Himself in a Boat by Mar
rying Twice.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-The friends gen.
orally of Congressman Abner Taylor, OF
the first district, may be surprised some
what at the intelligence, now made pub
lie for the first time, that the statesman
has taken unto himself a wife and fur
thermOre that there is an interesting
story thereunto belonging. In fact,
Mr.. TaylOr'S wedding has all the ele-
mentS of the ''Clarissa Harlowe" rom
ance-love, unrelenting opposition by
the stern, heartless. male parent. Gland
roughened pathways, flight, secretvows
pllghted before an unknown and clOaked
priest, final success, and at laSt--if not
free pardon and tears ON the part of
the unrelenting male parent - at
least a grieved neutrality, which will
serve nearly the same purpose. The
lady in the case is the daughter of Col.
A. G.. Babcock, well known politically
and at present prominent candidate
for the United States marshalship for
the district of Northern Illinois. Mr..
Taylor has for long time been assidu-
Gus in his suit for the hand of Miss Bah
cock, but his attentions were unhappily
frowned down by the colonel. But
Cupid's arrows were never known to
shiver Oh paternal anger, and they went
through the armor this time, too. Col.
Babcock, one fine morning, awoke
to receive the undeniable. if not
too welcome tidings, that the con-
gresham and his daughter were we'd
ded in little town in Michigan on the
18th of September last, and that now 1t
was all too late. Bride and bridegroom
enjoyed the honeymoon IN obscure fe-
licity until quite recently, when they
returned TO Chicago. Here they spent
a few days. Yesterday afternoon they
left Chicago to reside at Washington.
Its all post-mortem now,' said the
colonel last evening, land l won't talk
about it. / opposed it from the first,
fought it, and did all / could to prevent
it, but Taylor is my sOn-in-law now, and
/ can't deny it. | don't know where
they got married, and ! don't care. It's
all one whether it was in Michigan or
New jersey"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
Bold burglars.

Special to the Globe.
SAUK CENTER, Oct. 22.-Alhert Moli-
tor and three cOnfederateS were arrested
for stealing OH Saturday, and yesterday
afternoon they were tried before Judge
Barto and bound over to await the ac
ton of the grand jury at the December
term of court. 1t appears that they
were working Systematically. They
had committed large number of burg
laries and petty thefts during the past
six months. Three stores had been
broken into and robbed of hundreds of
dollars worth of goods. consisting OF
clothing. boots and shoes. tobacco, etc.
One saloon had been robbed of money.
liquors and cigars, and many things had
been taken from private residences,
they even going so far in one case as to
steal front door from its hinges during
the absence of the family. When search
was made much of the stolen property
was discovered, some of it plowed under
in field not far from the house, some
under a haystack and some in the
house. These robberies have been the
most bold and audaciOuS known in this
vicinity for years. There is little doubt
but that all the gang will go to the penl-
Tertiary for long term of years.