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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
HENRY SHA W,S WILL MADE PUBLIC.
TEE BOTANICAL GARDENS AND TOWER GROVE

TEE BOTANICAL GARDENS AND TOWER GROVE
PARK GIVEN TO ST. LOUIS
St. Louis Sept 2.-The viii OF Henry Shaw, Of
Botanical Garden fame, is made public. II bears date
OF January o, 1885. The bulk OF the property goes
to the city, conditions TO be accepted, and TO be
carried out by trustees Mrs Edom Mr. Shaw's faith
full housekeeper, Is handsomely remembered A num-
Der Of charitable bodies get 81 900 each and then come
some minor agacies 10 friends acquaintance There
is much grim humor in some OF the minor clauses OF
the document. The estate OF Mr.. shaw Is varously
estimated at from Sc, 500, 900 10 $5,0o00Oo but the
latter figure IS probably close to the actual value
The famous Botanical Garden and Tower Grove
Park are bequested TO the city, the following board
Of trustees being named: NJ. Dwight Collier, Henry
Hitchcock, william II. II. Pettus, DR. John b. Johnson,
Adolphus Never, william G. Elliot, who then
Chancellor Of the Washington University, and his
successor In Office Charles Robertson Bishop Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese Of Mis-,
souri, and his successors David F. Kame James Yeat-
man. Judge Samuel Treat, Joseph II. W. Branch,
Gerard B. Allen, Rufus J. Lakeland Judge O. Madhl'
then president Of the School Board, and his sue
cessors in Office; the president for the time being OF
the Academy Of Science of st. Louis, and his sue
cessors tho MAYOR of St. Louis and his in
office: Dr. Asa Gray, OF Cambridge, Mass, and Pro
lessor Spencer F. Baird secretary al the Smithsonian
institution Washington, the two lasCnamed as honor
AIRY trustees. To perpetuate the work begun by Mr..
shaw in The Botanical Garden he bequeaths to Wash
mgton University some property, the income of which
4 Ia 20 toward the establishment and conduct of
school of botany Some fifty pieces OF valable prop
erv are turned the trustees the income from
which 10 form fund for improving and adding to the
botanical gardens The Public Administrator Is ap-
pointed executor and administrator for the time being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
LEFT HIS COAT WHEN HE JUMPED TO DEATH

LEFT HIS COAT WHEN BE JUMPED TO DEATH.
As the south Ferry boat Pacific was in midstream
on its way NewYork about 80 O'Clock last even
ing jumped overheard. 1t was found. how
ever that before jumping he had carefully removed his
hat coat and cuffs and had left them upon the deck
They taken TO the Twenty eighth Precinct sta
ton at Pier a, North River, and letters found IN the
pockets OF the coat showed that his James B.
DE Motg OF No. 20 High-st., Brooklyn. One OF the
letters written on half sheet Of note paper, was adj
dressed 10 J. !. Thornley,, No. 20 Park Place. The
writer asks MIR. Thornley, 10 request his brother
George V. DE Mott, to that his body is laid
Should his brother fall to do this, Mr. Thornley, IS
asked apply to Bergen Lodge, No. A., +. and A NJ
Inclosed IN the letter was key. and Mr.. Thornley,
also requested 10 take charge Of the delivery OF
two letters. One OF them addressed to George
v DE Mott. Clifton, Passsic County. y. j., and the
other TO William +. EloodgoOd, No. 30 Nassau-sL.
New-YOrk. 4 letter signed By James II. Todd, OF
Dunellen, y. j.. gives De Mott high character for
integrity and familiarity with real estate negotis-
tons -.
Tribune reporter called at No. 20 Highest,
Brooklyn and found that u boarding house hepl
by Mrs william 4. Baker She said that Do MOI
was In her hOu,s for the last time about SIX weehs
ago. She first knew him when he came 10 her ho1,o
about year ago, and she could tell little about hls
Pivatc history. She understood that he was hfty,
eight years old and married taat he had TWO OF d
grOwnup children: that he at one time ehlpIo9eu
I'm the United states Treasury a. detectOr OF coul
terfcit money that he had another brother tnan u'o
cx Congressman. she said that he had boon haid
drukPr,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
DErAuLrEp on ITS INTEREST PAYMENT.

cincinnati. Sept. speclaD The PttsbuIs' Clhe'n
,ot ard 81 louis Railway defaulted payment to-day
Of s14e4aa AZ. interest on Little Miami and Columbus
and xena stocks and Columbus and Aon,a bonds a
''".. ,oasod nv the company The Little Miami has
,aado demand on the pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany which guaranteed the fnment Co.. OK na tg Of
nuIs, int forthwith The lessee company elan rs
het tbe little Miami has defaued IN the ms'er
betterments to the properly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03

colleges now existing, viii be celebrated at Harris
vile, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, by the Prcsby
terians OF Philadelphia and its vicinity.
Among the distinguished men who viii be present
President Harrison, Postmaster Ceneral Wanamsker
the Governors of Pennsylv ANA and New-Jersey the
presidents OF several colleges and ex-President Nc
Gosh, OF Princeton. The President viii hold reeep.
ton In the morning at Abingdon when he will meet
with thousands Of citizens from Germantown, Jenkln.
town and tbs neghboring villages.
He VIII then proved to tho old Log College, where
appropriate addresses win be made and where the
exercises Will be mainly OF religious character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03

Kearns president of the association; Max d. stern'
Alderman Clancy. W. +. J. Prelle, James J. smith
and B. J. Murphy all OF NewYork; Frank Nc
Cutchen. secretary OF the state Association; j. b.
side6otham jr., Editor Of The Inn Keepers Journa
y. b. Picsens and wife. OF Newburg: A. Baeizold, OF
Buffalo. treasurer of the state Association and dohn
CHASER, secretary of the Buffalo central branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
,,,,,, ,,rrcup1-pc,s REDUCTION IN RATES.

Roston. Sept CspeciaD.-1he Fitchburg hanroau
C,o,,,ar,. gves notice to-day of 81 reduction
y, ,,p aesenqer fares TO Chicago by way of the Erie
and Roston line, making the frstclass rate from
pos,on TO Chicago sl9, and 81 reduction by us west
Shore route making The rate KIN Gy road i thus takes
Bost 4ieenas II has 80 long been CLAIMING OF rs
nv Tho Erie and go by way Of the west ohore rou''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
, DANCE ON COMMODORE GERRY,s YACHT.

Newport. r. l.. Sept. SpeciaD. Commodore
Elbridge T. Gerry, of the New-York Yacht Club gave
dance on board his steam yacht Electra tonight In
honor of the debutantes of the season OF 1880 All
the young people were present. and they had
glorious time dancing on the quarterback There
were decorations Of flags electric lights of all coors
Covers plants etc. Tho german was led by It. H.
Howard with Miss Gerry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
Ag AGED oIERGYMAS'S SUDDEN DEATH.

New-Hsven, Conn, Sept o.-The Rev. Lorenzo t.
Bennett, age eighty -four years, the Oldest Episcopal
clergyman in the state and for fifty years pastor Of
nst Church, Guford, died at the depot In that town
'n's morning while waiting for train,
Dr Bennett graduated from Yale university in 1925,
snu was ordained 10 the ministry nine years later
si.er serving FIVE years in the Navy. In 1888 he
s W oSiiiom as rector Of Christ Church remain
,ns q such until Easter 1886, when he resigned.
i,I om 1900 70 ls40 he was assistant OF Trinity
cnurvh, IN Aew-Hayen, under the Rev. DR.. Henry
cfOsWeil IN ls40 he was again called to the Christ
Church parish and accepted us rectorship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
AN ocouLrAT1oy OF Jup1TKR ro.,1cu,

Washington, Sept. o.-It is announced from a..
Nautical Almanac Office that an occultaton Of Jun,.
will DO visible over the Northern and Western sta,ss
on Tuesday evening, September 3. Near Washington,
Jupiter Will DO covered by the moon at about so
standard time and will reappear about 10 O4 so that
abe observation be convently made wherever the
sky is clear The immersion be easily seen with
the naked eye, but opera-glass VIII probably be-
necessary IN order 10 the emerion with dsinctnes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
SIMPLY PERFECT.

The Union Pacific Railway " The Overland Rontc,'
has equipped lis trains with dlnngcars of the latest
pattern. and and after August 10TH the patrons OF
its fast trains between Council Bluffs aud Denver
be provided with delicious meals tho best the market
affords perfectly served at rs cents each. PullmanS
Palace Car Co. Will have charge OF the service
on these cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03

". X. VANDERBILT ARRIVES IN HIS YACHT.
William X .Vanderblts steam yacht Ava arrived
of stapeton, s. l., yesterday morning. Mr.. 'ahoer
bilt came ashore in a naphtha launch and landed at
Clton. where he entered carriage and was driven
to the Moravian Cemetery at New-Dorp, where he
visited the mausoleum In which rests the body OF his
.atber. william II. Vanderbilt. After visiting the
DID Vanderbilt homestead and farm at New-D0rp,
Mr. Vanderbilt returned board OF his yacht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
pE1EGA rgs CHOSEN IN oAYUGA.

Auburn. n. Y, Sept. 2.-Deegates to the state Con
vention from the Id Assembly District OF Cayuga
Counfy have been elected as follows: J. y. Knapp.
: T. Payne, II. ]. Meyers. John Tilt, T. W. Rounds
aud +. Cook.
To the senatorial Convention: W. J. H. Parker
W p Robinson, DR.. +, Ryan. L. g. Goodrich ana y "
HalmeE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
rvr,RcryG 4 HOSPITAL AT PoUGHKEEPsIf

ponchkeepsle, y. Y, sept (SPeciaD.-At meet.
,, 80 The building committee Of the managers Of
tbe Hudson River state Hospital, bids were opened
for constructing additional wards for the care OIL
isolated patients. house ana ounce ,or .ne pS
- ohoras of the new buildings, and house for the
nurses. ,,,. ,r,. -, 49,, Ia.
There were eight bids. wnlet Titus Of this city,
heinr the lowest bidder, the contract was awarded
TO HIM The sum to pc PS' Oce and house. s745f
nurses house, 50, 22I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
YrCTINI 0E TIE Irrr

Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 2.-Samuel c. showslter, ars
sxtynine voluntarily submitted to infection Of eY,r
Of life three weeks ago, hoping for relief from rb.,
matsm and died to-day from the effects of the traa,
ment Immediately after the injection was made his
limbs began 10 swell ind HIS whole system va. w. nIs
meated with blood poison. WOE per-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03

ninth day since rain has fallen this city. The 'enp'
ranged between 70 and OF degrees the average
being sc lower thar the corresponding DAY is' ~
and BS lower than Sunday. a., ..nhablv he
In and this city today there WIZ pf'p"'" -
slightly warmer. weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
NEWPORT BIDDING COUNT ARoo FAREWELL.


Newport, r. l.. Sept. (speciaD.-A noted party
of guests were invited to a luncheon given to-day
by the Belgian Minister in honor OF Count Arco
Valley. the German Minister. who leaves Newpor,
tomorrow. The centrepiece was a huge basket of
flowers. with good by,' the letters being made OF
blue flowers. Count Arco sang. and there WAS in.
sifumentsl music. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03

poch.star y. Y. sept o-Delegates TO the ahnVui
convention of the Wine, Liquor and Beer p'ao''
Association Of New-ToTk State have begun 10 aiNo'
This evening the opening session Of tho state hNeNu
live Committee was held at Maenuerchor HAL Anons
10 Prominent members already In Tia eiis ~e D. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
DEATH OF SUPT MURRAY'S SOW.
INJURING HIMSELF WHILE PLAYING BASEBALL

NEAR hE-D BANh' " j.
Red Bank, n. j. Sept. 2.-Thomas Murray, son OF
the Superintendent Of Police OF New-York. who
occupies George III. Willlss cottage on the
Shrewsbury River, Red Bank. was
playing BAH this afternoon about o'cock his
home, and In running after fyball felt something
give way In his breast 1t thought the young
man struck by the ball, but the superin endent
tonight stated that such not tho lie was
strained by running. DIR. W. S. Whitmop was sum-
moned, but the boy died shortly after lie was
eighteen years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
PROVISIONS OF WILLIAM TIrAw's WILL

Pittsburg, Sept 2.-The will of william Thaw. the
millionaire railroad man, has Just been probated II
was made July 3, 1880. The esiae, except the coal
lands is divided into sixteen equal parts. The coal
lands are to be held until all the testators minor
children become Of age when the lands are expected
to be worth s13,ooo.ooo. Mrs Thaw gets three
sxteenths OF the estate the ten children onexteenth
EACH and from the remaining threesixteenths are to
be paid large number of private and public requests
Among the larger public legacles are the following
Western University of Pennsylvania, 100000; Pies
byterian Board Of Home Missions, 500 600 Foreign
MiSsions $4,000; College Board, $4,000; other
Presbyterian boards, 100000; the American Board
5000 The Pittsburg hospitals get an aggregate OF
being remembered All debts of dependent friends
ara cancelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
Nrp.r r.1sTEAp,s s1xr1BTH BrRTHpAr.

MURAT RALsTEADS SIXTIBTH BIRTHDAf.
Cincinnati Sept (speciaD.-Murst Halstead be
came sixty years old today, and this evening he
rendered dinner at the st. Nicholas by Richard
personal and political friends of Mr. Halstead aud
Mr.. Smith, were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
THE PRESIDENT 1T THE

THE PRESIDENT AT THE OLD LOG COLLEGE. .
From The Washington Post
On Thursday next the lead of the found
.hs o. wbsl Is Known as the Log College" which
ns nrs1 frseyteusn college In the country and the
te0AAsr ~ PsiReetpn spd half dszen Presby toxisD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
A NEW TRUST COMPANY

The Niddletown Deposit Company. Alant
Highlands, has received its fire and burglar proc
vault from the Marvin Safe Company and IA ready 70
business. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
Post OGice Notier.
fShonld be read


Should be read daily by all interested changes
occur at any une corn,,es mad no. no sroo,.v A,
dressed for dispatch BY any particular steamer except when
documents letters not specially addressed being sent by the
Foeign mails for The week ending September will close
Cpr9PPty Il all essss az th ,o oss AZ f'S%s Otter,
from SeN.orieans al p n for BiaeEeds per Gin:
WEDNEsDAY-At a. m. for Europe per $. city Of
s va ab s nye fF as b. drsea
City Of PARISH at tOr Germany, DenmaFl sweden.
SSsy Eu or ana GuToPa4 an VIA oathamo
Tst be directed Ps % Aamsp e a 8 B
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Saos .sEE Ssxo,lsas:i Sf $s%sie.
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assRpTTURpAY-At a. m for France Switzerland r,sly
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Islands Sso dn@ ss and or 9aG a. and M
csys 5s' h hsSfPa s:ia: %s:sa.sE
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nS cSes p YEA na s ass
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must F;ss rom
sUNDAY-M r NJ o tGr Costa Rics. via Llnon. pss
Mails for China and yspan. per Oceanic tfrom San
Eraneseol close here September s4th O. m malls
for tho Hawaiian Islands per Australia from san
FraneseOl, clos here september lih o. p mails
Tor Australia NewZealand Hawaiian, Fiji and samoan
Tsaods per Zeaandla frOm San Francsco) close he
cene,nhcr t15th al m. Tor arrival New-York
~ kuranla with British mails for Australian mails
for the Society Iands per ship Tfopc Bird (fron San
Francisco close here September s24th at D. m mails
for Cuba, by rail to Tampa Fla and thence by steamer
tThe schedule OF closing OF trans-Pacdc mails Is Az
RANGED the presumption Of their uninterrupted oyer
land 70 San Francisco Mails from Fast ar
irving on TING at san t,aneseo OF ne day OF .ang q
| nail closes at 80 D. N. previous day
| Pest omsA Nsw.yasx. n. r.. AaGssa 10. 1aeo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
5ueclal Not,res.
For Rough skin aud Freekle- use oaswell, Massey

For Rough skin and Frrckles Caswell. Massey &
Co.'s MELoDFRMA. 1.l21 Broadway and 57s 5thsye..
and Newport H. l.
The New York Association for improving the
Condition Of the Poor.-This old Association Is an
Aid Society devoted 10 the elevation OF the home life
of the pooe and tho udcious relief OF their necessities
without regard color, creed nationality. All
cases Of want receive most careful treatment Tho
Society grants general relief and Das weeQupped sanitary
sewing fresh ar departments. IL has Opensi
Harlem brunch. President, John Patton Treasurer,
r. b. Minturn, AS William-st. Chm'n Com OF Ways and
Means r. Fulton Cutting Chm'n Finance Com James A.
Scymser; General Agent, F. S. Longworth 70 4th.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
AJAX AS A FLUNKER.
Pen Got Away With the Sword-A Very
One-Sided Debate, Indeed.

He Failed TO Meet Prof Gilkeson and the
Pen Got Away With the Sword-A Very
One-sid Debate, Indeed.
Sewickley was on tiptoe of expectation
last night, it having been arranged that
Prof. Charles Gilkeson, of Sewickley, and
Statesman Ajax Jones, of the Pittsburg
Mayors Office, would settle definitely and
for all time the question as to whether the
pen or the sword is the mightiest weapon in
the hands of those trained in their use.
The debate was arrayed to take place in
Choral Hall, under the auspices of the
Sewickley Gymnastic Association. Prof
Gilkeson was arranged in full evening
dress, and though it was the correct thing
in the matter of toilet, it impeded him sadly
in his gestures, which, by the way, were
very fine, having been perfected under the
tutelage of Mr.. Erskine. Prof. GiIkeson
was loaded to the muzzle, and the treat
promised to be immense.
But Ajax came not, and as the minutes
sped the audience became restive Ajax had
essayed to maintain the reputation of the
sword, and was known to have made his an
pearance at the gate at the Allegheny sta
tion.
The people had paid their money to see
the show, and Prot. Gilkeson and his back
ers being honest men, were determined to
reduce the disappointment to the minimum.
So a colored combination composed of
Messrs. Ward, Harrison and Henderson
sang some songs, after which the general man
ager of the athletic association declared
the lists open, giving notice to Ajax and
other sons of Mars that they must either put
up or shut up.
Prof. Gilkeson then SHE'D his castor into
the ring and shouting "Ajax" three times
In stentorian tones, taunted the opposition
with their attempt to scare him off by the
exhibition of a carcass. He next proceeded
to speak of Ajax as man of straw, as man
of paper, and as Prof. Gilkeson's SMILES
scared Ajax finally became fgment of the
himsiest kind of tissue paper. Not to allow
the audience to be entirely disappointed.
Prof. Gilkeson recounted the triumphs of
the pen, beginning with the craven tablets
of the law written by the finger of Omnipo-
tence on Mt. Sinai, and winding up with
recital of the triumphs of Mrs E. d. E. N.
Southworth. But Prof. Gilkeson's gestures
were the main part of the entertainment.
They cannot be described.
The judges, Messrs. J. K. Fleming, ]. T.
Nevin and w. w. Scott, awarded the laurel
wreath to Prof. Gilkeson, according honor
able mention to II. w. Whitesel, usher.
The audience was SO well satisfied with
the entertainment that, although the man.
ager offered to refund the entrance fees there
were no applications for them.
Judge Over was so affected that Jamaica
ginger was prescribed by Mr.. w. w. Scott
with dash of ''suthin' 4" stronger, but the
judge insisted that catnip tea would relieve
him, and refused stimulants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
DIED.

ASBURY-On Wednesday, September 25
1889, at o'clock A. NJ, MARIA ASBURY, relici
of the late Geo. Asbury. in her 50th year.
Funeral services will be held at her late
residence, corner Forty-ninth and Hatfield
streets, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend. 2
CHRISTIAN-On Thursday, September 26
1889, at 3:45 P. M, ELLA B. CHRISTIAN, in heI
2lst year, at the residence of her parents, No
234 Main street, Allegheny.
Notice of funeral hereafter
DOUGHERTY-At his residence, Finance
street, Homewood, on Thursday. September
26. 1889. at IL A. M. WILLIAM DoUGHERTY, in
his 4lst year.
Funeral on SUNDAY at 10 A. M. Friends of
the family and members of Carpenters and
Joiners' Union No. 165, East End, are respect
fully invited to attend. 2
GIBBON-On Thursday, September 26, 1889,
at u M, DAVE THOMAS, SON of Joel and
Margaret Gibbon, aged years months
Funeral SATURDAY, September & at P. M.
from parents residence, 800 Brownsville avenue,
Southside. Pittsburg. Friends of the family
are respectfully invited to attend.
McHALE-On Thursday, September 26 1889.
at 4:45, MARY MoHALE, aged 33 years.
Funeral from the residence of her parents.
No. LA Forty-fourth street. on SATURDAY
MORNING at $50. Services at st. Mary's
Church, Forty-sixth street, at o'clock. Friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
An INVESTIGATION NECESSARY,
The Charges of Cruelty in the Army VIII
Thoroughly Sifted.

The Charges of Cruelty in the Army VIII b,
Thoroughly Sifted.
WASHINGTON, September 26.-The Wa,
Department has been firm to its promise
that the recent allegations as to mismauape.
ment at Jefferson barracks, Mo-, would be
fully investigated. As stated BY General
Schofeld the preliminary inspection was
made. That inspection warranted 1he an.
pointment of court of inquiry, which has
been named by Secretary Proctor. Lieuten.
ant Colonel Henry A. Walton, Inspector
General OF the army, will conduct the exam.
ination, and Captain Fred H. Ebstein will
act as secretary.
Adjutant General Kelton said that SOL
diers and civilians would be examined
thoroughly, and if deemed necessary after
the hearing, board will be appointed 10
try those in authority. The Court of In
qniry viii begin operations October Is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
Fixing Tn the Fences.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
PUNxsUTAwNEY, September 26.-The Coun-
ty Committee of Jefferson county met in
Brookyille yesterday to nominate candidate
for Assembly to fill the unexpired term of
Francis o. Weaver, who resigned to accept the
position of Chief in the Division of Lands
and Railroads In the Interior Department at
Washington. w. o. Smith, editor of the
Punxsutawney Spirit was nominated without
opposition. Chairman Andrews and Speaker
Boyer were In town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
PoTTsvILLE. September 26.-About IL
o'clock this morning the Latin d Rand powder
mill. Cressona, three miles below this city,
blew up. The explosion was terrific in force.
William Schropp, Samuel Stotsf and Henry
Reed were killed and a number of other work
men injured. Nearly all the window glass in
Cressona was shattered, and the conclusion
was sensibly felt in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-27
A DIFFERENT TALE.

The Alleged Confession of Coffinan Not eHp-
ported by rhe Evidence-Two Miners
suffocated by Black Damp
Neighborhood News.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
GREENsBURG, September 26.-kegard-
ing the alleged confession of Cofmau' one
of the six men sent to the penitentiary nVe
years ago for robbing old man KecK az
Scottdale, Adam Kecl1, brother OF the Ole
man, and who was in the house at the time
and was severely beaten by the rufhans,
states that there is no mistake as to inc gum
of the six men. and although they leIt nm MN
lying upon the floor for dead, he recognlzeu
them all at the trial. ..
1t was upon his evidence that conviction
was brought about. On the night OF tne I9I
berry he called them by name, he says, anu
was then they fell upon him and beat nlm'