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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

SUCH subscribers of the Cambridge Net0s as
cannot be Invested of the idea that an editor
can lust as well eat, drink and wear cordwood
as ANYTHING else, are thus invited to get move
on: Those of our subscribers who wish to pay
their subscription with wood will confer favor
by hauling it while the roads are in good con-
dition Last fall large number promised to
deliver the wood, but put it OF until the fall
rains made the roads almost impossible, and
then refused to bring it. Bring in your wood
early or bring the cash to pay your subscrip-
tion."
MRS. MARY WAUGHAMAN, of Londonderry
township, Bedford county, aged "a years. a few
days ago surprised her relatives by walking
from the home of her son Frank to the resi-
dence of her son Ben, distance of six miles.
She was very little fatigued.
AT Milford, Pa, "a monument has been erected
to the memory of Tom Quick, known as The
Indian Slayer" He was the first white child
born within the borough limits. He was born
in l7S4, and his father was slain by the Indians
in 1756.
A SUIT to settle the ownership of $500 found
in hollow stump in an Erie cemetery in May
last by BOYS who were chasing chipmunk, has
been heard by Alderman Cole, Of that city.
Mrs. Berringer claims that the money belonged
to her mother, who once said she had put it
where bankers and thieves could not make way
with it-for it was at about the time of the fail
ure Of the Erie County Savings Bank.
KANE, 1000 feet above the ocean, has capac-
ity for making 20 miles of clothes-pins daily.
THE purifying department Of the Erie Gas
Works is an efficient whooping cough hospital
The fumes of the spent lime give immediate re-
lief. The superintendent says: Erie doctors
now send whooping-cough patients down here
every day. Last Saturday we had 10 callers.
They all returned nome WELL"
woRKMEN taking out sawed lumber on Ran
SONS Island, near Williamsport came upon q
petriied log 60 feet long. which they could not
lift.
A MELON fell of Wheeling truck and split
lengthwise. A dirty-faced boy Immediately
sprang out of nowhere, lit on one Of the hemis-
pheres, gave his face header into its liquid
depths. and presently emerging, spluttered the
ecstatic remark: "It's sloppy day when i don't
git aboardP'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
HENRY CLAY AND THE GOAT.
The Great Statesman Placed In Peculiarl,
Embnrrassin Position.

The Great Statesman Placed In Peculiarly
Embarrassing Position.
The following anecdote of Henry Clay has
recently been published for the first time: As
he came out of the Capitol at Washington one
day, seeing frightened woman in the street
striving to ward off the attacks of a
sportive goat, he gallantly, in spite of
his years and Office, seized the goat
by the horns The woman thanked
him and sped hurriedly on. Mr.. Clay would
have liked to move on Also but the goat had its
own views about the interference with. his in
nocent amusement AS soon as the woman's
deliverer loosed his hold on the Two horns, the
animal rose majestically on its hind legs and
prepared for a charge.
In his own defence Mr.. Clay now took the
animal, as before, by the horns. and thus for a
time they stood, while crowd of street boys
gathered about, immensely amused at the
unusual spectacle of Senator and goat
pittad one against the other In public street
AS long as Mr. Clay held the goat by the horns
all was well; but the moment the quadruped
was free came fresh preparation for charge
Not boy offered assistance, but after while
one ventured forward to make a suggestion.
''Throw the billy down. SIR" Mr.. Clay at
once accepted and adopted the report Of that
committee. and tipping the goat up essayed to
pass on. Before he could fairly turn away
however the goat was up in lofty preparation
for a new charge. Mr.. Clay gave his enemy
the floor once more and turned to his new
adviser.
''And what shall do, now?"
'Cut and run like the devil" replied the lad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
AUTUMN DREAMS.

When the maple turns to crimson,
And the sassafras to gold;
When the gentian's in the meadow
And the aster on the void;
When the moon is tapped in vapor,
And the nights frosty cold;
When the chestnut burrs are opened,
And the acorns drop like hail,
And the drowsy air is startled
With the humping of the fail
With the drumming of the partridge,
And the whistle Of the quail;
Through the rustling woods wander,
Through the jewels of the year,
From the yellow uplands calling,
Seeking her who still is dear;
She is near me in the autumn,
She, the beautiful, is near. :
Through the smoke of burning summer.
When the weary wings are still,
can see her In the valley,
can hear her on the hill,
In the splendor Of the woodlands,
In the whisper Of the rlll.
For the shores of earth and heaven
Meet, and mingle In the blue;
She can wander down the glory
10 the places that she knew,
Where the happy lovers wandered
In the days when life was true.
30 think when days are sweetest,
And the world is wholly fair,
She may sometimes steal upon me,
Through the dimDess Of the air,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
THE B. & o's. YINpIcATIoN,

The masters report on the case of certain
stockholders of the Pittsburg and Connells-
vile Railroad presents a step in a law
suit involving large sums and calling into
question the integrity of the management OF
one of our leading railroad lines. The find
ing in the case is more reassuring to the
public than the opposite one would have
been, as it certifes to the honesty of the
management and declared that the finances
of the corporation are administered legiti-
mately for its benefit.
1t is impossible of course to go into all the
voluminous details which this litigation
that has been going on for two years, in
wolves Briefly stated the complainants
alleged that the $40, ,OOO, 900 loan of the Pitts
burg and Connellsville road was negotiated
for the benefit of the Baltimore and Ohio,
and was an unjust burden on the Pittsburg
branch. The railroad of course disputed
this allegation; and in a report which makes
a good-sized volume, R. B. Carnahan, ESQ.,,
the master, reports in favor of the railroad.
He finds that the money has been expended
in improvements of the Pittsburg and Con-
nellsville, the extension of its proper
branches, the increase of its rolling stock,
and not for the benefit of the main line, at
the cost of our branch.
1t is certainly reassuring to learn that the
Baltimore and Ohio has been conscientiously
improving the Pittsburg division, and not
burdening it for the improvement of other
parts of the system. There was decided
room for improvement in some respects and
one of the cases where the reform has been
visible is apparent at the foot of Smithfeld
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
Another Pretty Thief.

Notorious Annie Dugan. with dozen aliases.
is again in jail She is charged with being
accessory to the burglarizing of Mrs Hazle-
tons house, in Brooklyn. Sheis q remarkably
handsome and stylish woman, Of easy manners
and pleasant address. She leads gang Of
thieves who are giving the police in New York
and Brooklyn any amount Of trouble. Their
plan Of operation is to have Annie make
friends with respectable people and get an in
vitatlon to enter their houses II the place
promises rich haul telegram Is sent to the
lady of the house that some relative Is very
sick or in great distress in distant part of
the city. Annie always happens to be visiting
the place when the telegram arrives and offers
to 60 with the people, which offer is generally
accepted. The confederates then enter the
house and clean it ont. The gang stole $500
worth of goods from the Hazelton house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
WeIty McCullough,

The announcement of the death of Hon. Welty
Mccullough, Of Greensburg, and member of the
county bar, sent shock through Western Penn
sylvania on Saturday morning. Mr.. Mccullough
died at his home in Greensburg at 80 A. NJ, after
q short illness which was not supposed to be fatal
Mr.. Mccullough was born in Greensburg
town his home all his life. He was educated at
Washington and Jefferson and princeton COL
leges, and graduated at the latter in 1870. He
studied law with Hon. James H. Logan and W.
h. Markle, ESQ.,, and was admitted to the bar in
1872 and since then has been actively engaged as
an advocate, not only in Westmoreland county
but through Western Pennsylvania generally and
was recognized not only as sound lawyer but as
q gentleman, and had hosts Of friends wherever
known.
In 1886 MIR. Mccullough was nominated nv
Westmoreland Republicans for Congress by ac
clamation, and the nomination was ratified bv
Greene and Fayette counties, and though the dis
trict was strongly Democratic, he was elected
the Democracy having split and nominated two
candidates, Gilbert H. Rafferty,, OF this city and
DR.. Donnelly of Latr0be. -
Both as q LAWYER and q member Of Congress
MIR. Mccullough was recognized as man Of more
than ordinary ability.
meeting OF the Pittsburg bar has been called
for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock TO take n
propriate action Judge Collier will
preside. The funeral will be held
This afternoon at O'Clock at Green's
burg, and will be conducted by the knights Tenn
piar of(3reensburg. II will be attend BY con-
siderable number of people of this city, who win
leave here at O'Clock and return at sP. N,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
LIKE THE JEANNETTE CASE.
Marble Workers Who Violated the Contract
Labor Law TO be Tried.

Marble Workers Who Violated the Contract
Labor Law to be Tried.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.I
WASHINGTON August Authorization was
received at the Treasury Department to-day Of
a preliminary action in case somewhat similar
to that which is alleged in connection with the
Jeanette glass workers. Some time ago
Bowker & Co., of Boston, marble workers, i'm
ported IA italian marble cutters direct from
Carrara. They were passed by the authorities
at New York when they arrived just as the
Jeanette men were at Boston, and proceeded
to their destination. After working for short
time the Italians discovered that theft en-
ployers were disposed to avoid certain terms of
the contract Several of them were SO dissatis-
fed that they returned to Carrara wholly dis
gusted with American employers. This dis
affection led to an exposure of the contract,
and steps were at once taken, at the instance
Of labor organizations, to prosecute the VIOLA
tors Of the alien contract labor law. The de-
fendant filed demurrer, and Judge Call, Of
the United States Circuit Court, has just over
ruled the demurrer and the case will be tried.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
FUN AND PHILOSOPHY.

Wifely Care.-"John,, do tie q knot in your
handkerchief before you go to bed so as not to tor
get to get up tomorrow at O'Clock. ''-fIfegeHde
BLdtter.
A Consoling Thought.-"No," sobbed the
widow, .I shall never md Johns equal but
p-perhaps c-can find h-his equivalent. r-Har-
per's Bdzdr.
Briggs-Hello, Braggsl I've just got
back from the lakes, you know Braggs-I'm
very sorry, my boy, but haven't got cent
Terre HGNte Express.
Jake-FIathers looks like a freak.
wonder why he dresses 30 terribly loud. Alf-
Well, the poor fellow is quite deaf and suppose
he doesn't realize it.-Ei0ht.
What Need to Ask.-"Are you still at
Vassar, Miss Jonkins?"
sFYes.'
.'And what Is your favorite eourse7''
''Oh, dessert, by all means. Harper's Basar.
SelEPreservation. Wealthy Old Gent
WhatI Marry my daughter. You are being sup
ported by your father"
/. Suitor-Yes, sir, but my father is tired or sup
porting me. and thought I'D better get into
other family.-Nsto York Weekly.
A Good Suggestion.-"Ed? Why, he's
goin' to take out license to write poetry, I
Think
.sDidn't know they had to have license to
write poetry
'Fwaal, I'm purity sure they do, ,cuz Iheard um
talkin' bout poetical license. 'Harpsr's Bdsdr.
Sure Enough.-"Rosalind, do you know
what the people here ere sayinggn
mo- mother. Whstg''
THAT you are going 70 marry Mr.. Van Ant
werp.'
''How ridiculous. Did you ever know girl to
marry the man to whom she became engaged at
summer resort?''-Harper's Bazar.
Bad Place for Footpads. First Footpad-
Where ye beeng
Second FOotpad-Down In Kentucky. Most
starved.
eye did?''
''Yes. Fust commenced on drunken men, bnt
found they hadn't any money. because they'd
spent 10 ALL then begun goin' fer sober men, bus
found they hadn't any money, or they wouldn's
"a been sober. Kentucky is no place fer haro-
worklu' gents like us.''-beD York Weekly.
An Unexpected Call.-The fcurtain had
risen the last act Of the play and the diaoonesl
plot Of the villain was about TO be exposed In al
Its hideousness.
Suddenly there was q commotion near tne en-
trance and q voice called out breathlessly;
lis DR.. Kallowmell in the audiences"
With the grave, preoccupied manner OF man
on whose skill the life Of some fellow fcrea-
ture might depend, the doctor arose rom hiS
seat neafthe stage and passed slowly down the
aisle.
.swhat is itg', he asked.
doctor - said the breathless man, as be drew
from his breast pocket package Of folded docu-
ments. 'T'm Spotcash q Co.'s new collector.
Would 1t be convenient for you TO settle that Little
bill this EVENING" ehtcago Irfovns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

Mr.. CLAUS SPREoKEI.s' idea of build
ing an addition to the White House out OF
blocks of hardened sugar is. we hope, a
little out OF place in Washington. In the
New York City's government sugar might
oe considered very useful material either
for building political or public edifces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

THE Standard Oil Company and the
Ohio Democracy have got together once
more. Whether that amiable and taciturn
old statesman, Henry B. Payne, is vindi-
Gated or not in the election this fall, it may
be taken for granted that the political work.
ers will sample the contents of the Standard
Oil barrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
WALKER BLAINE'S ABSENCE.
He Seems to Have Been Swallowed Up in
New York.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
WASHINGTON, August 3L-A great deal of
curiosity is manifested at the Department of
State in regard to the mysterious absence of
Mr.. Walker Blaine. He was due two weeks
ago, and sent word to brother officials he would
be on time. He left Bar Harbor and came as
far as New York. There he was heard from
about two weeks ago, and since that time no
trace of him can be found. Friends who know
all the circumstances of his lively tussle with
down East blackboard few weeks ago in
which he got decidedly the worst of the con-
test, fear that the accident may have
affected him more seriously than was
much anxiety is felt here among those who are
most intimate with him and with the Secre-
tary's family. kilograms were sent to-day to
every place it was thought possible Mr.. Blaine
could be, but as yet no tidings have been re-
celyed. 1t is as though New York had swal-
lowed him,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

ONE of the significant features of the last
London strike is the fact that the London
papers have plucked up independence
enough to, indirectly at least intimate that
it is the business of capitalists to give their
employees wages enough to preserve them
from starvation, and to obviate trade dis.
putes which threaten social disaster
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
THE KIND TO SAIL IN.
A Yacht That Can't Sink Nor Capsize-
Challenge to the World.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
NEW YORK, August S1.-The maiden trip of
the unsinkable and non-capslzable new sailing
yacht, the F. l.. Norton, belonging to the Nor
ton Naval Construction and Ship Building
Company, of New York and New Jersey, was
made on Thursday, from Tottenville down the
lower bay to Sandy Hook, and then up to
Tompkinsville, s. l., where the extraordinary
craft now lies. The performance of the ves-
sci gave entire satisfaction to the designer,
Captain IL. Norton, who was on board with his
family. She worked up to Sandy Hook against
continual head winds which were very un-
steady. and blew at times in very heavy puffs.
From the Hook up to Tompkinsville the boat
had to stem the ebb tide close hauled. Captain
Norton within the next ten days will issue a
formal challenge to any yacht, of any build. of
any flag, to race the f. L. Norton from Sandy
Hook to the Bermudas, or around them and
back to Sandy Hook, the race to start at any
time between October and Is; the terms and
conditions to be hereafter agreed upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

F., THUS far it is stated that the. revenue
steamer Rush 'has boarded fourteen vessels
which it found prowling around Behring
Sea-" The number of sailors of which it
made a present to these vessels is kept In
secrecy in order that the exact degree of de-
pletion to the navy may not be made public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
DEATHS OF A DAY.
David Diberf,

David Dibert an old and respected citizen Of
Johnstown, died at his summer residence at
Ridgeyiew Park Thursday last, at P. NJ, of ty-
phoid fever. He had been ailing for two weeks
MIR. Dibert lost over $780, 900 worth of property in
the food Of Johnstown, but had left the doomed
Mr.. Dibert leaves widow and eight children
The remains will be taken from Rdgev.ew Park
tomorrow on the day express to the family burial
place in Johnstown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

ONE of the things that requires explana-
tion is that, so far as can be learned from
the reports, when Russell Harrison stepped
on to the American continent at New York
the other day, the other side of the conti-
nent did not tip up at San Francisco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

JAY GOULD and C. P. Huntington as
the controlling minds of Southwestern
railway pool, would present a beautiful ex-
ample of the philanthropy which is claimed
to be the ruling motive of the pooling
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
Mistaken for a Dynamirer.

New York World London Letter.l
A story is told of Philadelphia lady who
went to the House of Commons this week with
a little velvet bag slung over her arm. 1t was
Just about large enough to hold handker-
chief, smelling bottle and few keys. Seven
policemen stopped her and wanted to examine
it "Of course. sir" said one policeman to the
NJ. P. who accompanied her, you will guar
rantee that the bag is all right"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
Fashions in the West.

From the Chicago Herald
A popular attire in Nebraska is tar and
feathers. The tar. which readily conforms to
the shape of the body, is a perfect fit, and the
effect of white bed feathers thrown with an
unstudied art upon this dark background is
very striking
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

CANADA's wrath at not getting into the
Queens speech can be most completely So
laced by throwing off English allegiance.
When that is done Canada will form the
main topic of several @ ueen's speeches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
A Western Editors Surprise.

A Western paper remarked the other day.
1--WE have no doubt that our readers will all
agree with us when we say that we ought to
have cheaper gas.n And the editor was very
much surprised the next day when he received
a note signed MANY Readers" as follows:
Then why in Sam Hill don't you put doyn the
price Of your paperY'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
CONGRATULATIONS SENT c. o. D.
It Cost DR.. Holmes Ninety Cents 20 Read n
Strangers Message.

BEVERLY FARMS, August a.-A curious in
cident in connection with the S0th birthday of
DIR. Holmes was the reception Of q telegram by
the genial autocrat. The sum of 80 cents was
demanded by the m messenger boy-75 cents for
delivery for an unusual distance and 65 cents
for the telegram itself. The doctor paid the
sum demanded and opened the envelope. 1t
was dispatch Of congratularion from an en-
tire stranger.
ssHem," i" said the poet, II am much obliged
for hs good wi shes, but don't know him and
I wonder, just little, why he made me pay 10
cents for them"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
A PerIpnfetic Party.

From the Providence Journal.l
The Green back party talks Of holding State
conventions here and there; which means prob
ably that he has contrived to possess himself OF
considera BILE number of free passes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

the Union Theological Seminary has gone
insane through the use of cigarettes. The
inference is obvious that only those can
use cigarettes with safety who are destitute
of brains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

POsTAGE-AH persons who mail the
Sunday Issue of The Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind the fact thnt the post
age thereon is Two Vi Gents. All dOuble
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require 2-ceut stamp to insure prompt
delivery,
-- - y - 1-,7 : ,ooo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
GanRrnnhicnl Information.

From the Buffalo Courier.I
All Gaul is divided into three parts: Paris.
the remainder of France, and Boulanger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

THAT dispute about the right of pro-
cession to carry flag through the ALLIE
gheny parks bears very nearly the signif-
canoe of tempest in teapot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

FASHION again asserts that dresses this
: fall will be decollete. Ample assurance are
given, however, that the bills will not be
cut low.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
Trust and No Trust.

From the OIL City Derrick.I
It's great age for trusts, and their terms are
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

The Exposition is progressing with grand
strides to the point where it can make good
its claim to be representative of Pittsburg
enterprise that will do Pittsburg credit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01
sAUCY SUE.

DAOOI bOE-
Sue they called her-Saucy Sue
She whose eyes were bright and black,
She whose faults were faint and few,
She who, by happy knack,
Kept ten lovers on the rack,
Signing loud for Saucy Sue.
Who would win herr No one knewl
Every lover had his day.
Every courtship went askew.
Wrecked upon little 'tNayl''
Many came, out none to stay,
Signing loud for Saucy Sue.
Saucy Sue, ahl your due
Came at last--and. won and wed,
You're no longer Saucy Sue,
But matron staid instead,
Taxed to manage, it is said,
Saucy Susan number TWO,
E=H
Two fashionable young women, one about
and the other perhaps years old. were spend
ing last Sunday with another young society lady
on the shady side of 10. and very naturally Of
course the conversation turned upon dress
The two visitors were sisters, singularly alike
in size, features and disposition, but the elder
possesses wonderful powers of imagination
that her junior has not. 1t was the imaginative
genius who led the talk.
81 have love of white piQue dress al
home," she said. fixing her eyes on the frock OF
that material which her hostess wore.
$50 have l." said her younger sister.
sand you ought to see the black lace dress
my mamma gave me!'
"Yes-and you ought to see mine," calmly
added the junior partner.
"But the best dress have is too lovely fol-
anything-it's blue siIkr'
$50 is mire," came the echo,
''No it is not" said the elder sister sternly,
''you have not got blue silkp'
"Yes, have! and if you don't say have I'll
tell everybody you're lying"
Just then the Speaker of the House entered
and the debate was adjourned sine die.
HEPBURN JOHNS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-01

IT begins to be whispered around by the
visiting members of the G. A. r. that Mil
waukee's hospitality to the veterans was for
revenue only.