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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
VERY LITTLE TO DO,
So the Union PrOhibitOry League
Didn't Daily at Harrisburg.
A PLATFORM SPEEDILY ERECTED,
But Not Candidate Named to Stand on it
During the Campaign.
NOT ONE NOMINEE is INDORSED,
Members Of the League Being Free to Vote for Whom
They Choose.

The Union Prohibitory League Conven-
tion yesterday at Harrisburg currled a
short horse in hasty manner. 1t refused
to indorse any candidate or to nominate any
to stand on its platform, which is for prohi-
bition alone
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
THE FATE OF TWO MINERS.
Both Are Suffocated by Black Damp in an
Abandoned Shaft.

Abandoned Shaft.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
PoTTsvILLE, September 26.-on TUESDAY
evening miner named William Irwin and ms
helper, Polander, went to their usual work at
Lawrence and Browns colliery at Mahanoy
Plane. Irwin failed to return home yesterday
and his wife made inquiry among his fellow
workmen as to his whereabouts. But nobody
could give any information.
Toward evening a searching party was
organized and last night the dead bodies of
both men were found in an abandoned work
ing, they having been suffocated by black
damp. The supposition is that the Polander
had strayed into the fatal spot and that Irwin
haG gone there in search of him. Irwin was
IS years old and leaves family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
A Pleasant Wedding at Erie.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
ERIE September 26-The residence of Major
Tyson. Commander of the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, was the scene of an interesting wedding
to-day, in which his daughter. Miss Ella, and
Mr.. Joseph Smith, prominent PIttsburg man.
ufacturer, figured as the happy couple. The
newly welded couple TOOK trip East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Hurt by Failing Plaster.

Henry Eckert had his head severely cut
by the falling of lot Of plaster yesterday
afternoon. He was sitting in Steifel's drug
store, 1924 Carson street, when the ceiling
tell in, and he had narrow escape from
death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
BOGGS & BUHL,
It's, III, 11s. i21 Federal st.,AIIegheny,
se26-D
Pay for the Right
Kind.

The best Clothing in the
country for Men, Youths,
Boys and Children: Wana.
maker prices.
The magnet We use to Sc.
cure trade is our own reliable
make of Clothing.
Every customer will be a
willing, satisfied customer;
every garment we sell de-
pendable, and best to be got
anywhere for its price.
We have all the resources
in hand-good clothing, gen
erous business principles, and
prices low enough to the last
penny.
We expect to gain your CO.
operation by giving you bet
ter than anybody else can.
That's what our store
started for; will be kept going
for; and is on the road to get.
1000 styles of goods for
to-measure work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Buried Beneath Coal.

Michael Rsfter, employed in the West.
morelsnd Coal and Coke Company's mine,
at Larimer Station, was seriously Injured
Yesterday. While at work the side Of the
bank caved in, and he was buried beneath
several tons of coal. His thigh was frac-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
wOOSTER's SENSATION.
The Young Burglars Held to Appear Before
the Criminal Court.

IUt
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
WOOSTER, September 26-The preliminary
hearing of William G. Eakins, Fred Foote and
Frank Mauk, who were arrested charged with
having committed a number of burglaries In
Wooster the past year, resulted in the accused
being bound over to Court in the sum of $1,000
each. Mrs. Dr. Moses Shaffer was also bound
creting stolen property.
She is prominent in church and social circles,
and her arrest caused a big sensation. Her
SON Hartley. wanted as the leader of the gang,
is still at large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
WHOoPING FOR TANNER.

Thirty Thousand IlIinoisians Yell Loud and
Long for the Corporal.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
BELLEyILLK, September 26-Thirty thousand
people witnessed the reunion of the soldiers
and sailors here to-day. Governor Fifer and
staff were present. The feature was the un-
qualified Endorsement of Corporal Tanner by
the Grand Army.
General Pavey. in speech, gave the admin
lstration some severe blows and said that
Tanner had been sacrificed in the interests Of
soldiers The vets whooped for Tanner long
and loud
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27

IT tickles the palate of the best con-
noisseur, and only 81 30 per full quart.
Klein's "SiIyer Age" MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27

MILLINERY opening to-day at Fleish'
mans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
One of the Finest,

MILLINERY opening to-day at Fleish-
mans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
NEW ADvERmsEmENrs.
! BEYOND
OUR = EXPECTATIONS.

Last week we made special men,
ton Of our 81 90, $40, s11, S12, S1a
and $14 FALL OVERCOATS. We
want to tell you that. Judging from
the big lot Of them we have sold
during the last few days, they are
undoubtedly the best values in the
two cities. You should examine
them.
Our FALL SUITS have also been
moving freely for the same cause
extra good values. Our stock Of
SACK and CUTAWAY SUITS for
gentlemen Is complete, and con-
tains the newest shades and pat
terms In Cassimeres, Cheviots and
Worsteda Prices for Suits desir-
able in every respect, 90 90, SO,
S11, S12, S13, S14 and s15. They are
las is all our clothing-well made,
and ON examination you will read
lily perceive their general supe-
riority.
Lack Of space prevents detailing
our complete stock Of KILT and
SHORT PANTS SUITS which Is
unequaled for it's thorough assort-
ment Of novelties at low prices.
OUR HAT DEPARTMENT has
developed into an important one.
We handle none but standard
makes in the newest shades and
styles at inviting prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterda

NEW dress trimmings to-day at Fleish-
mans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Remnants Half Price

CLoAKs and wraps to-day at Fleish
mans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Friday for Remnants.

Saturday for remnants. Half price,
Halt price. KNABLE & SHUsTER,
35 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27

Remnants half price. Friday and Satur-
day, q and %, all remnants of dress goods
at half price. KNABLE & SHUsTER,
35 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
.UNEXGELLED

Our stock of Ladies,
Misses and Children's
Cloaks and Wraps. That
we have the largest stock
and finest assortment is a
well known fact. Origi-
nal designs, tasteful styles,
coupled with our well
known popular low prices
makes this the Cloak CEN
ter of the two cities.
Note we'll the follow
ing prices:
Tailor-made Stockinette
Jackets, So 90.
Finer quality, So 90.
Broadcloth Jackets Gall
shades), So SO.
Fine Imported Beaver
Jackets, SIS SO,
Diagonal Jackets at Sd SO.
Misses Jackets at Sc .48.
Children's Reefer Jack
cts at ST. SO.
Ladies' Cloth Newmark-
cts from S. to $50.
Ladies Seal Plush
Sacques, SIS eS.
Finer quality Plush
Sacques. $2o 90.
Extra Fine Plush
Sacques, $25 co.
Itch, Rare and Handsome,
he Newest and the Latest Concep-
tions in Autumn Millinery.
very Day an Opening Day and Every
Day Fresh Novelties.
A stroll through our handsome parlors will
,nvince you that we are indeed
Headquarters for Millinery.
ANzLGER & SH0BNBBRG.
(ItOO E,.trances)
Sixth street and Penn ave.
se27
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27

Klein Silver Age" display at the Ex-
position. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
m. Senaple's,
l65, I67, 1863 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY, Pa

52-inch al[wool Habit Cloths 45 5o 6a and 75c
46inch French Wool Cahmeres all 7sc are
grand values
4o-inch fancy Pads black gray plaids
and stripes, all wool, at 49, 50 and 75c
4o-inch awoo Colored Tricos Suitngs s7Hc
Hundreds of pieces plain and fancy Dress Fabrics
Special bargains 46nh Black Cashmeres awoo Henri
ettas at 50, 6a and 75c.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
Newest styles Cloth Jackets 81 50 up Stocknete Jackets 81
and up for black
Talor-made Dectoire Newmarkets Jackets Plush Goats
Wraps Sacques and jackets at low prices
Large lines Fall and Winter weight UNDERWEAR Men, Ladies
and Children
BLANKETS a-wool full sz 81 rs up AZ pound St
Mas Blankets So pair No anywhere
FLANNELS of all kinds low prices Country Flannes
49, 25 80 and 35c
NEW FALL MILLINERY now open
/. Z. . <-x " Y y ! a2an j
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06

did you ever try their homeless chick
en-pie?n NO" was the answer. land
I'd rather not, if you please. Nobody
in New York but Delmonico can cook
chicken. Pie here wouldn't be fit
to eat" and her handkerchief sent
perfumed remonstrance to chick
en-pie in the very faces of the
ladies opposite, who continued their
luncheon unmoved. apparently till the
newcomers had settled down to tomato
soup. Then the blow came from the
elder of the chicken-pie consumers in
the remark to aer neighbor: ''By the
way, when you go to Delmonico's again
try their tomato soup. Theirs nothing
in the city like it. I never touch it
since friend of mind saw scullion
drop his dish-cloth into the boiling pot
and then composedly fish it out, with
no further comment than that it would
color and flavor the soup" Two spoons
were dropped, and the white-faced
creatures with handkerchiefs over their
mouths disappeared in the direction of
the dressingroom. t'Beg your par
don," said the punisher to her asto n
ished neighbor. Il beg your pardon for
addressing you SO Familiarity, as I
crave your absolution from my con-
science for the fb I told. but that
woman needed lesson, and think
she has had it. IN. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
One Hundred Years Ago.

Envelopes for letters were then un-
known, and those bearing a postage
stamp and ready gummed did not come
into use until 1910. Postage was cal
culated. not by the weight of the letter,
but by the number of pieces of paper
of which it was composed, and if the
envelope had been known its use would
have been made practically impossi-
BILE, because it would have doubled the
rate of postage, which was high An
envelope would have made the postage
on half-ounce letter between Chicago
and New York, for instance. half a
dollar. Sheets of writing paper were
then of four pages, each being 81 by IL
inches, which was doubled so as to be
sent without an envelope and sealed
with wafer by the common people,
and with sealing-wax by the fashion
ables. 1t is related of Government
officer that once having received a let
ter sealed with wafer he declined to
open it, because the sender had sealed
it with his spittle, :" the wafer comm on
ly being softened in the mouth. There
have been more than three hundred
patents issued on envelopes and en-
velope machinery in the United States.
The daily consumption of envelopes
for letters alone in this country is now
estimated at 1900. 600, or 1.252, 600 :
600 annually, to say nothing of those
used for seed, samples, packets and
other purposes.-Washington Critic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
POISONOUS WALLPAPER.
Some New Facts Prescribed by the Boe
ton Medical Improvement Society.

Some New Facts Prescribed by the Bos-
ton Medical Improvement Society.
The subject of poisonous paper
hangings has lately been discussed, in
the light of some new facts, by the
Boston Society for Medical Improve
ment.
Some of the important papers still
contain arsenic in quite dangerous
amounts, and even American manufact-
urers, though they use less arsenic
than formerly, are not yet wholly
within the limits of safety. 1t is found
that one-tnird of a grain to square
yard is decidedly deleterious; but
papers are in use that analysis shows
to contain ten, fifteen, and even twenty
grains.
The following are important facts in
the case:
l. The harm varies, as would natur-
ally be supposed, inversely with the
individuals power of elimination.
This power may be fully adequate in
some persons, and quite inadequate in
others.
2. The symptoms of two persons in
juriously affected by the same expos
ure and the results may be quite diff
ferent- Inflammation of the kidneys for
instance, may be induced in the one,
and not at all in the other
8. Arsenic may not give rise to the
ordinary symptoms of arsenical poi
soning, but may stir up and strengthen
dormant. morbid tendencies, and thus
divert attention from the true disturb
ing cause.
4. While one-third of grain to a
square yard is likely to harm an adult,
a young child may be injured by a
mere trace, and the cause of the trouble
may be wholly unsupported.
8. While arsenic is not a cumulative
poison, like lead, yet it is very slowly
eliminated from the body. 1t requires
weeks, and sometimes even months, to
effect its complete expulsion after re-
moval from an arsenious atmosphere.
Hence inhaling it constantly, perhaps
day and night, may cause very dan
gerous accumulation of the poison in
the system. This accumulation will
be very rapid if the organs of elimina-
ton, one or more of them, are feeble.
6. A new and conclusive method of
detecting the presence of arsenic in
the system has been discovered, which
leaves no room for doubt. This test
has been applied in many cases, and
has led to the removal of the paper
from the wall, or of the patient from
the room. followed by relief, and. in
due time, by full cure.
T. The covering of arsenical paper
by non-arsenical is not sufficient to re-
move danger, for though this expedi-
ent may prevent the arsenical dust
from impregnating the air, yet it is
surmised that moisture develops
volatile arsenious compound, which
readily finds its way into the air of the
Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
QUICK-WiTTED WOMEN.
Verbal Punishment They Inf1ict on Incon
siderate Members of Their Sex.

Verbal Punishment They Inf1ict on Incon-
siderate Members of Their Sex.
The GOODNESS with which a woman
will punish woman is only matched
by the celebrity of the performance. ]
saw Mrs. Blaine in this role lately.
She was passing down Broadway when
she met lady who returned her quiet
smile of recognition by the rudest OF
I-don't-you-know stares. Mrs. Blaine
went on few steps, suddenly wheeled,
passed by her quondam acquaintance,
and paused before store window till
the latter came up; then, advancing
with extended hand and a bright
smile, she exclaimed: "Oh. I beg
pardon for passing you without recog-
milton a moment ago; I was lost in
thought till too late" The exquisite
assurance was irresistible, and the
gloves of punisher and punished
touched for an instant, when Mrs.
Blaine snatched another laurel leaf by
adding: ''Pray excuse mel am on
the way to rehearsal" and continued
her leisurely walk down the street.
Quite as prompt and effective was
the action of thin, keen-eyed woman
whom / saw in the millinery depart
ment of a big store. Spinster was
written all over her face. and a defiance
of age was noticeable in the material
and cut of her wardrobe. She informed
the saleswoman that her bonnet must
be bought then and there. She was
too tired of shopping to go step fur
Their. The willing but inconsiderate
clerk took down bonn t of sober
character, with the remark: This,
think, will please you; it is very suit
able for a middle-aged lady" The
spinster quietly requested her to put
the bonnet on her own head, which the
unsuspecting woman, herself of an I'M
certain age. promptly did. Then, look
ing her full in the face, the irate and
ancient maiden sweetly said: at fits
you perfectly. perfectly; you were
right, it is just the bonnet for middle
aged person." The saleswoman bit
her lip and removed the bonnet in
speechless chagrin- She knew her
want of tact had cost her a customer.
The bonnet was sought for elsewhere.
Not less striking, and somewhat
questionable as to good taste. was an
instance of this verbal punishment
that saw while lunching at fashion
able restaurant. Two quietly-dressed
ladies. evidently strangers, were at
table near me, and both had CHANGED
to call for chicken-pie. Presently two
,fvlich h,,crlinp ladiaS took tho caafo
opposite. and one reaching for the bill
of fare and glancing at the plate of
her vis-a-vis. said to her companions:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
Overcoats Made OF Paper.

eff the clothmakers don't get that
man up in the Northwest who has in
vented paper clothing into trust by
next winter he'll make big fortune,
and millions of overcoats will stay in
the pawnshops. where they are now"
said Harry Parker. s'He hasn't got
the idea worked out yet as far as he
will probably go. but he made enough
vests and underclothes last winter to
create something of panic among the
St. Paul clothiers, where he made his
first business experiment on a big
scale. The paper is prepared so that
it is as soft as cloth, and the cold can
not penetrate it My father is en-
gagged in an open-air occupation, and
likes to experiment, so he got one of
these vests and wore it with no over
coat all last winter with great COM
fort. Next winter he says he intends
to come out on the streets in full
suit of it.''-St Louis Globe Demo
GRAFT
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
PITCAIRN ISLANDERS.
The Stalwart Descendants of q Gang of
Mutinous Sailors.

The Stalwart Descendants of Gang OF
Mutinous Sailors.
When the clipper ship L. Schepp
was beating down in the trade winds
in the dreary waste of the South Pacific
ocean, on her way from San Francisco
to Philadelphia, Captain Gates was
much surprised to find, on coming on
deck one morning. a boat-load of stall
wart men approaching his vessel. An
island was seen a short distance off the
starbOard bow, and on the boat getting
within hailing distance an aged and
decrepit man in the bow shouted: Il
am Thursday October Christian, Gov
ernor of Pitcairn Island"
He said that the population of Pit
cairn consisted of lis men, women and
children. Captain Gates ordered the
yards aback, and in a few minutes
eighteen men were On the ships deck,
all of whom bore evidence of En-
glish ancestry. They were extremely
religious, and held exclusively the
teachings of the Seventh-day Advent
lists, the result of the work of a mis-
sionary who was wrecked there years
ago while bound from San Francisco
to China.
The Governor stated that he was the
grandson of one of the mutineers who,
in 1889, set adrift the officers of the
English war ship Bounty, and then
bore away for the island of Ota heite,
and had lived for years there before
being discovered. Tney were after
ward arrested and sent to England for
trial. The Governor said that the use
of tobacco and liquors was entirely un-
known among the people of Pitcairn,
and that the little colony were in need
of dress goods, particularly for the
women, as nearly all of the latter were
dressed in mems clothes, secured from
passing vessels. A supply of clothing
was given, and an abundance of fruit
and provisions was sent on board the
ship in exchange. -Philadelphia Let
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
LIFE IN OKLAHOMA.

Breezy Locals Appropriated from the Col
umns of the Territorial Shorter.
The Oklahoma Shorter, in its last
issue, contained the following breezy
locals:
Colonel Jim Highbee has secured the
beautiful lot at the corner of Bull
whacker avenue and Kill'emquick
street, and has begun the erection of a
tent thereon. This lot formerly be-
longed to Dick Skinner, but he gave it
up at the same time he gave up his
life. Colonel Jim is a good shot.
We are glad to learn that our friend
Dan Bunker has at last come into pos
session of a choice lot Dan killed the
former claimant with his first shot.
Dan is rustler, and never does things
by halves.
The report that the ten men found
dead last night on Goosebristle creek
had been shot, proves fabrication.
They were the victims of congestive
chills.
Wanted: Ten frst-class grave-dig-
gers. Also. four or five more coffin
makers. Must be willing to work
twelve hours a day, but pay is large.
Cophin & Son.
Subscribers must pay for this paper
in advance. Life is too uncertain to
take any chances.
Major Burdock, one of our gentle
manly undertakers. came up yesterday
to see us. The Major is smiling. and
says he never had more fattering bust
ness prospects. He is running large
corps of men day and night in order to
keep up with his orders. He says he
is prepared to make liberal terms with
those who contemplate taking claims,
if they wish to arrange in advance for
burial.
There was quite lot of freight re-
ceived at the depot yesterday, consist
ing chiefly of collins and guns.
Notice: We are prepared to bury
boomers quicker and cheaper than any
other house in the city. Send in your
friends. We will take pleasure in
burying them. Plantum & Co.
Real estate has changed hands rap
idly the last few days. The new own.
ers usually show their liberality by
burying the former claimants.
Several Texans came in yesterday
to locate claims. Our undertakers are
watching the corners for a good har-
vest.
Food and ammunition are becoming
scarce. We learn. however, that a
carload of shot and powder is expected
to-day.
First-class meals at all hours at
fremont Hotel. Bean soup, fifty cents
dish. eggs ten cents each (when we
have them). water five cents glass.
Call in second tent above the Shorter
office.
We learn that our genial friend Dick
Tucker has given up his claim and re-
turned home. We are sorry to lose
Dick, as he was one of the most cheer
full and whole-hearted men among US.
If he had known the claim was so
worthless it is doubtful if he would
have shot the man who held it down
before him.
Bill Swanson was in to-day and re-
ported that he had secured fine claim
just east of town. OF course, he had
to remove the man who was on it, but
Bill did it neatly, and then paid the
funeral expenses. There is nothing
small about Bill.-Thomas P. Mont
fort, in Time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-06-06
HOW GRANT MET DEATH.
His Physician Thinks Him the Rravest
Man He Ever Saw.

His Physician Thinks Him the Rravest
Man He Ever Saw.
''The bravest person in the face of
death I have ever seen was General
Grant" said DIR. Shrady in a recent
interview. General Grant in his last
illness was an example of man who
could face death without fear. Grant
was a man who had faced death many
time and had schooled himself to ex-
pect it.
HE was prepared in every way for
it, and 1 think that every thing that
has been said about his bravery and
his firm determination to be hero to
the very last has not been exaggerated
at all. To one who saw him during
his trial-and it was one of the most
severe trials any one could have-he
appeared to be the typical hero.
He was the type of a thoroughly
well-educated man. who, like all edu-
Gated men, did not expect impossible
things to occur. and knowing that he
had to die, he faced it bravely. He
said to me one day:
81 have been thinking of taking
this journey all my life, and now that
the time has come 1 am ready to start. ,
This was the only reference 1 ever
heard him make to his approaching
end.
His great idea was to be free from
pain if possible, and he asked me if it
could be guaranteed, thus showing that
his mind was fully made up to the in
evitable character of the disease and
the end that was to come. / assured
him that it was quite possible, and we
kept our promise.
He died without pain, which was
his reward. He faced the music like
the grand old soldier that he was.
He was no doubt buoyed up by the
sympathy of his friends. He would sit
and look off in the distance in sad
and dreamy sort of way, which i'm
pressed those about him with the fact
that his thoughts were beyond the line
time.
ITO sum up, he was type to all the
world of how a man can meet death
with calmness and bravery. IN. Y.
Journal.