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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
PRESIDENTIAL POSTOFFlCEs FILLED.
A Large Number of Appointments Made
Yesterday by Gen. Harrison.

WASHINGTON, June lS.-The President to-
day appointed the following named postmas-
ters:
James II. Haggerty, at Ridgeway, Pa; John
Corcoran, at Denver, COL; John F. Rice, at
Ouray, COL; George W. Gaghan, at Bowling
Green, o.; Alvan 5. Galbreath reappointed. at
the National Military Home, o.; John 7. Stans-
field, at Mount Carmel, ILL.,. 8. LoveIoy Taylor, at
Sparta. ILL.,; Norman j. Slack, at Metropolis City.
ILL.,; Cyrus B. Lewis, at Manistee, Mich: Henry
man. at Correctionville Iowa: Almond W. Utter,
at Emmittsburg, Iowa; George W. Walton. at
Ida Grove, Iowa; Henry W. Crow, at Rushyille,
Neb: Edwin Hershiser. at O'Neil Neb.: Henry
Z. Swartz, at HiRginsyille. Mo-; Edwin w.
Bently, at Glasgow, NO.; Samuel Neeper. at
Kahoka, NO.. James s. Ogden, At Ashland, KY:
James Nj. Jones, at Wellsburg, W. Va; Emeric
Burroughs, at Pendleton, Ore. George q. Folger,
at jackson, CAL; George N. Platt, at Vacaville,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
What the Statistics show.

The report of the Bureau of Vital Statistics
concerning the tenement houses of the city
was laid before the Board of Health to-day
One million one hundred thousand persons live
in the g., 800 tenement houses, exclusive of the
more comfortable fats: On Manhattan Island
some 0,000 of these persons are children un-
der years. Of the 1900 children under S
years who died in New York last year, 1000
lived in tenement houses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Rufus Cook.


BOSTON, June 1s.-''Uncle'' Rufus Cook, the
venerable chaplain Of Suffolk JAIL died to-day at
the age of "a. He has been chaplain of the jail
since 1850 and while performing the duties of the
Office he drew that most remarkable confession
from Piper. the belfry murderer of the little girl
Mabel Young and also the fact that he killed the
tht cr3,ns Nv The cnnrt fIncie Cloot M i VI =,
said that he had further confessions from Piper
but that they should die with him. Other M ur-
derers also have made confessions to him, but
they are forever sealed by the death of the only
man that ever listened to them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THE work at Johnstown seems to have
got to the stage where it exists largely of
quarrels between conflicting interests.
Military and civilians, dynamiters and anti
dynamiters. and the State and Western
Pennsylvania women's societies all appear
to have been cultivating strained relations
this week. Let us hope that before the
week ends, they will show their apprecia-
tion of the principle that relief workers
should dwell together in unity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A Very Severe Jury.

From the Chicago Hews.J
A Coroner's jury down in Livingston county
was pretty severe in a verdict rendered by it
the other day. A man killed his wife and the
jury censured him for the irregularity. If
man is not to be permitted to take the life of
the partner of his Joys and sorrows without
having Coroner's jury come along and rebuke
him. cloud will be cast over the joys of homi-
eide. Should this sort of thing continue, mur-
derers may be even put in jail for week or
SO. or fined by magistrate for disorderly con-
duct.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

igan, can levy excessive short haul charges
on traffic superior in volume to that in
Canada, on the Grand Trunk, or Canadian
Pacific lines. Why does not Senator Cullom
give his attention to the necessity of enact
ting the long and short haul clause in those
States2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THE current joke is to speak of Chairman
Calvin S. Rrice as able to corner rainbow
stocks; but the fact is that the season is ex-
tremely favorable for him to pursue his reg
ular occupation of injecting a large amount
of water into rainbow stocks and selling
them at several times their real value.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

The weather yesterday went dry to the
unprecedent degree of passing the whole
day without rain. But as this includes ab-
stinence from its previous intemperance in
the cold water line it seems to have trimmed
pretty even on the pending event.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
Coburn Can Fix the Court.

Joe Coburn, ex-pugilist, was in police court
this morning. Last night he refused to pay
for coffee he had drunk in James Flynn's res
taurant. Flynn, in trying to make HIM pay, got
black eye, battered jaw and lost three
teeth. Coburn said to-day that he was drunk
when he picked the quarrel. When the police
justice held him in 500 bail, Coourn pulled sew
eral hundred dollars in bills from his pocket
and boasted that he would fix the case In the
Court of General Sessions"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

IT is asserted that the Berlin Conference
has settled all the questions arising out of
the Samoan dispute; but the world is still
in ignorance as to whether our coaling sta
ton in that far-off Pacific group is to be
known as Pago-Pago or Pango-Pango.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
ALL TO HIS WIDOW.
How The Late William Semple Disposes of
Handsome Esrate

The will of the late William Semple, of Alle-
gheny, was filed yesterday for probate. His
real estate and the income of his personal
estate are given to his widow, Marion Semple,
as long as she remains his widow, subject to
the following bequests: $1,000 each to his two
daughters, Mrs. Spiegle, of Chicago, and Mrs.
Gardner, of Micalder, Scotland.
After the marriage or death of his widow, his
sons, David and James shall each receive one
ninth of the estate. The remaining seven
among his children William Semple, Francis
Mcdonald, Mrs. Spiegle and Mrs. Gardner, and
to his brother Robert Semple, the latter to hold
his portion in trust for the decedents son.
Robert Semple The widow is sole executrix.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
Not Equal to the Occasion.

From the London Globe.i
The Bishop was at dinner, and the waiter had
just spilled plate of scaldlng soup on the
episcopal smallclothes. Then his lordship
turned round. and with an agonized expression
of countenance solemnly remarked: "Will
some layman make remark appropriate to
the occasionf'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
ImportIug Live Mo.quitoes.

Edward II. Kreemer, dealer in animals, to-
day paid 20 per cent ad valorem duty at the
Custom House on four packages of Mexican
mosquitoes. One-half of the mosquitoes were
alive and the other half dead and baked In
cakes. They were caught with nets, not far
from Vera Cruz whence they we're shipped on
the steamer Alansa to NewYork. Dried Mexican
mosquitoes have been used sometimes by dealers
in animals here for feeding thrushes, nightin-
gales and other softbilled birds. No conslgn-
ment of living mosquitoes, however, was ever
received before to-day at the Custom House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
General Sherman n Godfather.

A christening took place at the house Of Gen
eral William T. Sherman this morning. The
principal actor in the pretty little domestic
drama was the infant son of c. F. Laighton, a
prominent member of the Cotton Exchange.
General Sherman acted as godfather, and Mrs.
Christine Herrick, daughter of Mrs. Terhune
(Marion Harland), stood as godmother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
SHE DIDN'T WANT THE PLACE.
Mrs. De La Hunt shows That Much SYM
pathy Has Been Wasted.

pathy Hns Been Wasted.
WASHINGTON, June 1S.-In reply to several
newspaper articles criticising the Presidents
failure to appoint Mrs. De La Hunt postmaster
at Cannelton, Ind. against whose removal by
President Cleveland he protested while men,
Der of the Senate. a reporter was shown at the
Postofice Department card from Mrs. Hunt,
which was printed in the local papers Of that
section, in which she says:
I'm order to silence all and Numerous unauthor-
lied expressions concerning my desire or pecta-
tion of obtaining the Cannelton postofice, wish
to say, once f2r ALL that am not. have not been.
and shall nOrbe an applicant for that Office This
statement may appear premature, but 1t is called
forth by the fact that have been greatly annoyed
of late by the continued canvass OF my name in
connection withthe change of postmaster at this
placed position which seems to have far greater
allurements to others than to me.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THOSE Pension Office stories should be
investigated before they are accepted as
true. If they are substantiated the hearts
of the practical politicians might be gratifed'
by clean sweep.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A DAY IN NEW YORK.
Saved From a Watery Grave.

NEW YORK, June 18.-Benjamin Foster, Rob
ert Smiley, James Burke and Michael Ryan, all
between 20 and q years of age, sailed up the
Sound in a small catboat this afternoon. About
four miles from the city tugboat took them
in tow, just as squall came up and upset the
catboat. A deck hand of the tug cut the tow
line. Ryan and Burke swan to their boat and
were picked up by schooner half an hour
later. Smiley and Foster sank TO the bottom.
The tug steamed away toward up the Sound in
the meantime.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
DANIEL DWYEK In TROUBLE.
workmen Demand Reparation for Shortage
in Accounts.

in Accounts.
Daniel Dwyer, son of ex-Councilman Dwyer,
acted as timekeeper for Booth & Finn at
Johnstown, and, it is said, made several mis-
takes, which caused large number of men to
lose portion of their pay. Dwyer is now en-
ployed at City Hall, and yesterday delegation
of workmen called upon him with demand
that he make good the amounts short, and in
timated very strongly that in case of his re-
fusal they would not be responsible for his
general health.
On the matter being explained to him, Treas
urer Thompson paid portion of the amounts
due. MI. Dwyer claims that the mistake is not
his, but that of the different timekeepers from
whose accounts he compiled his own.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A Unanimous Democratic Nominatio

A Unanimous Democratic Nomination.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
KITTANNING, June l8.-The return delegates.
who met here yesterday to compute the vote of
the Democratic primaries held last Saturday,
declared Calvin Rayburn, Esq, the nominee of
the party for President Judge, of the Thirty
third District. There was no opposition. James
s. Smith elected Chairman of the Executive
Committee for the ensuing year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
Indinnn,a NnturaI Gna.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The natural gas question must be getting Sc
rious in Indiana if farmer cannot 60 out on
his porch and light his pipe without setting all
out of doors and the water well on fire, as oc.
Cured near NoblesYille day or two ago
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

WHETHER Stanley is at Usiri or at
Ujiji, it seems to be evident that he is in a
locality where he will be able to stop and
rescue Stevens, who started out to rescue
Stanley himself few weeks ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
WHALES VERY NUMEROUS.

IarRe SCHOOLS OF the Monstcrs Met by Every
Coast Steamer,
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
BOSTON, June 1S.-The officers on the Boston
steamers are treated to rare sights every time
they make day trip. Whales are exceedingly
numerous on the coast just now, and the boats
have no difficulty in striking large schools of
them. On the last day trip of the Penobscot,
Captain Ingrahams says that at one time dur
ing the day it looked as if the boat were run
ming into bed of rocks over which the sea was
breaking.
The obstacles were whales, and the monsters
were resting on the water, apparently uncon-
scous of the nearness of the boats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
Effective Warfare.

From the Chicago News.i
The young Emperor of Germany has armed a
part of his cavalry with lances. Why not fit
them out with complete sets of surgical instru-
ments while he is at itf To ride down an en-
emy and saw off a limb expeditlously would be
very effective warfare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

DETROIT, June 18.-Tbe annual convention
of the Royal Clan of Scotland. is in session to-
day. Chief John Kinnair, of Boston, presided.
About 100 delegates are present. The object
in America, as well as forming relief fund for
INDECENT cOmpatriots.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

FASHIONABLE advices report from Paris
that the Prince of Wales has taken to wear
ing very large checks; but it is not asserted
that the Princes creditors are getting any
of them,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A Valuable Invention.

A type-writing machine which prints words
instead of letters is the invention of L. G. Gar.
rett, of this city. 1t is expected that it will do
away with the dctation Of business letters to
stenographers entirely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

The weather came nearer going dry yes
terday than it has on any day for some
weeks. This is an encouraging indication
that the weather is disposed toward the
amendment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

SINCE General Paine's famous yacht is
in the market without finding purchaser,
the suggestion is pertinently made that the
Volunteer should apply to Corporal Tanner
and get pension.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
Foruot Where He Hid His Money.

RIPLEY, O., June 1S-The executors Of the
estate of old man Hiatt, who lived near Mi
nerva, KY, have unearthed several large sums
of money about the old mans dwelling 1t is
thought that he had slowed this money away,
and not being able to find 1t, afterward claimed
that he had been robbed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A New Tin Plate Compnnx.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL, June la.-The Secretary
of State to-day issued licenses to the following:
East Chicago Tin Plate Company. at Chicago;
to manufacture iron, steel, tin plate and all
products of steel and iron; capital stock, $780,
900; incorporatOrs, Edward L. Lamb, Zenas
Bruno and William H. Smith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
PrIuceton COLLEGE Commencement.

PRINCETON, N. J.. June lS-.fhe exercises
of Princeton's commencement were continued
to-day The alumni dinner took place at 2
P. NJ. Governor Green presided and DR.. Nc
Gosh was present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

The first lesson impressed by the cleo
ton returns is that the Projectors on both
sides did not know any more how the cat
was going to jump than anyone else.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A Present to a Faithful Nurse.

JoHNsTowN, June lS.-Miss Worth, who
was at school at Indiana when the flood oc-
CURED, was tonight presented by the military
physicians with gold watch for services rem
dered as nurse at the Bedford Street General
Hosnital
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THE report that William and Alexander
are biting their thumbs at each other and
that war will follow, would be exciting if
it were not more decidedly threadbare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
New Board of EXAMINING surreop..

WASHINGTON, June 1S-The Pension Office
has organized q second Board of Examining
Surgeons at Chicago. as follows: E. w. An.
drews, Benjamin c. Miller and James BURY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
A PI,t.burger Welded in Cumberland.

The wedding of Mr.. Robert M. Totten, Of
this city, and Miss Mary McCleave, of Cumber.
land, Md, took place last evening at the brides
residence. The wedding tour will include
tour of Eastern cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THE Midland Railway Company are now
using electric lighting ON their express trains
During the stoppages the light was kept per-
fectly steady by the accumulators.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
THE ELECTRICAL WORLD.

THE electric fountains at the Paris Exposi-
tion have vertical and parabolic jets compris-
ing 800 spouts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

CHLORIDE Of gold or platinum in sulphuric
ether are the mediums used for the electric
deposition on glass or porcelain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

THE strength of the finished welding where
the electric process is used, is claimed to be
within Is per cent of the strength of the cable
itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19
NEW YnRK,s AMBITION.

With the excitement resulting from the
catastrophe at Johnstown somewhat allayed,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

much more powerful in intensity than in cases
where the diaphragm is of albumen or copper
THE strength of the finished welding where
the electric process is used, is claimed to be
within Is per cent of the strength of the cable
itself.
THE Midland Railway Company are now
using electric lighting ON their express trains
During the stoppages the light was kept per-
fectly steady by the accumulators
THE change in the plans of the navy depart.
ment, whereby an electrical plant is to be in
stalled in the Petrol, will add greatly to the
comfort of those detailed for that little vessel
VESSEL launching by electric connection
with the spurs and shores, whereby they can be
made to drop simultaneously, has been success
fully tried in England, a yacht Of considerable
size being the latest instance.
ONE Of the most interesting features in the
coming electrical exhibition in England will
be an Introduction of the new system of trans
portation by electricity whereby such almost
fabulous speed is said to be possible.
THE electrical phenomena recorded by
Andrew Crosse occurred during o dense No
vember fog. One thousand six hundred feet of
wire, insulated on poles, secured to trees was
suspended across two small valleys, and as the
fog swept across the valleys an interrupted
stream Of electrical explosions occurred be-
tween metal balls attached to the exploring
wire and earth conductor respectively.
1T is believed to be quite possible with q
Wimshurst machine to provide actual thunder
clouds on miniature scale in a large building,
and also to provide such electrical phenomena
as were observed and recorded by Andrew
Crosse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-19

TELEPHONES with iron diaphragms are
much more powerful in intensity than in cases
where the diaphragm is of albumen or copper
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-02-19
That CabInet.


XnniDoub cabinet is announced with
- appearance Of authority. Possibly
4 y a experimsntal list sent out from
n1Quarters to zee how 1t will be re-
nlvUd. Its maker can hardly be pleased
,lA ~ reception. 1t is considered to
~ assEy poor cabinetlot 80 fara known.
slaiDe heads it, and really looks respecta.
- mid the Lilliputian crowd. William
d 3lInAom, Of New York and Minnesota,
- y his ears in speculation and close
uQsode of Steve Elkins, comes out as
ooloeaxy Of the treasury.
q Oougrem need not bother itself about
~ reduction OF the surplus il Window
sbto handle the treasury.
Thsn we have Representative Thomas,
~ Illinois, who gets the navy because
- thinks be knows how to build
n ship; which may be good
poason, II he really does know
1Dw. Rusk, Of Wisconsin, is respecta-
~ 0olection for the war department.
Miller for attorney general and Noble
~ The interior, we do not know. Warner
Miller win refuse to be seed scatterer.
S Nanamaker, the letter distributor, Is
Z oon1fully poor cabinet stuff.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-02-19
PERSONAL.


THE KING OF HOLLAND has had a
relapse. his condition Ii critical,
SENATOR REAGAN, OF Texss, has I'D.
pointed his vile his private secretary, which
entiiies her on all occasions 10 the prIyi,
ieges OF the floor OF the SeL..e.
KING OTTO, OF Bavaria, has been proved
without doubt TO be hopelessly Insane
Inc King had recently shown suoh marked
Signs OF Improvement In hts mental condi.
Won tlat some nope OF his ultimate recovery
was entertained.
IaE EMPEROR OF JAPAN is rich. He is
allowed u 100000 year for his housshoid
department and his private fortune IA Large
aud increasing. He thoroughly under
stands business matters, and Keeps himseli
well Informed as to his Investments, Somo
OF these are In the public lands and road ..
anu tney are,oi course, managed by officials
N. j., hss declared his intention 10 huil3
ana donate to Rutgers college dormitory
tnst Will be the largest OF all the college
buildfngs. 1t 10 to be $50 feet long, with a
centre W feet deep and two wings each IA
ieet deep, and will aford room for the
Iodgmeht aud boarding OF about 100
stuoents. All the rooms will be I'm suitas
OF study or parior and bedroom. MT.
Wihsnls has one grandson in the college
and one In the theological seminary.
Col. JAMES A. WooD died recentlv at
his home in Bloomfield, KY, aged seyentv.
-FOUR years. Colonel Wood went 10 Texas
In 1855 and took part In the rsbellIon
against Mexico. He was at the massacre o.,
ihe Alamo, and with two others escaped.
they being the only survivors OF thai
pioody event Colonel Wood, In his ae-
count OF bis escape, said that whom santa
Anna ordered the prisoners 10 be- shot be
cropped to the ground as II he had baen
killed, al the first discharge He began 10
roll over, aud continued rolling until ms
Iives was reached, when he spranp 10 mis-
feet and 90. away. He never stopped trsys
cling from the Alamo until he resched
Kentucky.
FKRpINANp SARMIENTo, aged So a, one
ume leading merchant tailor OF Philadsl-
phis, DIED there on Sunday. He was born
IN fniaoelPhis, OF distinguished Spanish
family, bis father having held the position
OF governor OF Cuba and his mother being
the daughter OF General EchoyerrIs. Of
Mexico. MIR. Saruiauto during the
civil war was ono Of the 1srRest
contractors for clothing for The arnv'
He participated, II Is said, in the Buok shot
war he also figured M one OF the body.
guards TO General w, II. Harrison, after tho
later was elected president and was ON his
way TO Washington. II is also said OF him