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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
THE MARCH TO THE SEA.
Why General Sherman Headed for Savan-
nah In Place of Augusta.

AUGUSTA. GA, August 26-The question,
"Why didn' General Sherman come to Augusta
instead of going to Savannah" wnen he made
his great march through Georgia has been so
often asked and commented upon. and without
satisfactory solution, that Mr.. P. A. Storall,
editor of the Chronicle. recently wrote General
Sherman on the subject and now prints the
Generals reply, as follows:
MY DEAR SIR. am lust back from visit to
my daughter, who resides at Rosemont, near Phil
delphia, and find your letter of the 18th. The
march to the eea from Atlanta was resolved on
after Hood had got well on his way to Nashville.
1 then detached to General Thomas force
sufficient to whip Hood which he in December
1854, very handsomely and ccnclusively did
Still had left a very respectable army and re-
solved to join Grant at Richmond. The distance
was ], 900 miles and prudence dictated a base at
Savannah or Fort Royal. Our enemy had garri-
sons at Macon and Augusta. 1 figured on both
and passed between to savannah Then starting
nothward the same problem presented itself in
Augusta and Charleston. l figured on both but
passed between. 1 did not want to drive out their
garrisons ahead of me at the crossings of the
Santee Catawba Pedee, Cape Fear etc.
The moment passed Columbia the factories,
powder mills and the old stuff accumulated at
Augusta were lost to the only two Confe derate
armies left-Lee's and Hoods. So If you have
military mind you will see made a better use of
Augusta than If had captured 1t with all its
stores, for which had no use L used Augusta
twice as a buffer. Its garrison was Just where it
helped me. If the people of Augusta think
sighted them in the winter of 1s6465 by reason of
personal friendship formed in 1874 they are mis-
taken; or if they think made mi Ia ke in STRAIT
egy let them say so. and, with the Presidents
consent, L think can send detachment of IOo COO
of ''Sherman's bummers' and their de-
scendants who will finish the job without charging
Uncle Sam cent. The truth is these incidents
come back to me in humorous vein. Of course
the Civil War should have ended with Vicksburg
and Gettysburg. Every sensible man on earth
must have then seen there could be but one result
The leaders of the South took good care not to
s'die in the last ditch, " and left brave men like
Walker, Adams, Pat Oeburne, etc., to do that.
Yours truly.
W. I. SHERMAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

elbow Long Girls Should be Courted," is
the title of article in Texas paper. Very
much the same short girls, we should say
Terds SVtfngs.
A French defaulter was arrested in New
York the other day while taking bath. He was
a fool TO throw off his disguise recklessly.-
Philadelphia Press.
Doctor-How would you like some ami
NAL food?
Invalid--Animal food? Well don't care for
any hay or grass but guess If 1 could worry
down little rye I'd feel better TerGs SVtiRgs.
Bridget-Shall I Fave the hall lamp
burnin', ma'am?
Mistress--No. am pretty sure Mr.. Jones won't
be home until daylight. He kissed me three times
before he left and gave me so for new spring
bonnet. -Terre Hdute Express.
Boston MAXWELL, my boy, how is real
estate in the West active?
Drummer Dust back from Kansas)-Active?
Well, should say A cyclone carried a 100
acre farm 40 miles in that ate the other day. It's
little too active for me.--Kear1aey Enterprise.
Minnie-I had such a shock last evening.
Just as started to go into the house a great
horrid man jumped out from behind a tree and
tried to kiss me. What do you think of that?
Mamie--I think it was the most causeless and
uncalled-for thing ever heard of.--Terre Haute
ErpreSs.
Tommy Ito the bashful young man calling
on sister)-Hello, Mr.. Blush. You amt caught
yet are you?
Mr. Blush-Caughti Why, what do you mean,
my little man?
Tommy-Nothing, only sister said the fool
killer would catch you one Of these days. -Kearaeg
Enterprise.
Lecturer-Au statistics prove that the
blonde women are more difficult to get along with
than the brunettes.
Astonished man in the audience (starting upl--
Are you certain of that?
Professor--lt Is a fact.
Astonished Man--Then believe nv wife,s black
hair is dyed Wasp.
sALUTATIoN.
When maidens greet
Upon the street,
Exchanging love and kisses, too,
You must admit
At sight of 1t,
Now ''Here's a pretty how-dy-do.-
philadelphia Press.
English Speculator Ito member of Prod
uce Exchsnge)-I L say. chappie, caunt we forma
poultry trust?
NJ. p. Z. thrmly)--Neverl Not while baseball Is
played in this country.
e. s.--What has baseball to do with q poultry
trust?
M. p. E (disgustedl--They provide more fou
In one season than the whole universe could {
pose Of in six.-Tssas SVtfags.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
One Way To Run a Paper.

Colonel Elliott F. Shepard has decided to
make his great religious daily, the Matt and
Express. the official organ of New York So
ciety. just as the City Record is the official or
gan of sewer contracts He announces this in
circular letter which he has just scattered
broadcast among persons more or less remotely
or directly connected with the McAllister
400" After explaining his new plan for BOOM
ing N ew York society. Colonel Shepard, in his
circular letter. requests each recipient to
write up' for the Mail and Express "every
social gathering he or she attends, giving
names of all invited guests, with descriptions
Of gowns, jewelry and all other details" For
the benefit of the uninitiated, Colonel Shepard
explains: "Al1 this relates to breakfasts. lunch
cons, teas, dinners, dances, tennis, polo yacht
ing. fetes, champetres, garden parties, rowing,
progressive euchres coaching parties, engage
ments. weddings, debutantes, musicales, read
ings, theater parties, receptions, etc." Every
recipient of the circular who does as Colonel
Shepard directs is promiseda copy of the paper
containing his article.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
THE WOMEN OF BRAZIL.
Charming and Beautiful Ladies' Who Are
Iiliterate and Idle.


Iiliterate and Idle.
From the Detroit Free Press.i
Society in Brazil is divided in three distinct
classes-the arstocrats the middle and the
lower classes. The ladies of the upper class
are undeniably beautiful. They have raven
black hair, white teeth, and perfect forms; and
if it were not for the enormous amount of
plaster-of-paris enamel with which they cover
their faces they might have lovely. creamy
compilations. But their wondrous eyes are the
chief and never-ending charm-large, dark,
lustrous and full Of expression. throwing more
meaning into a single glance than an hours
conversation could possibly convey; for though
attractive and captivating in their simplicity
and grace, they may not be able to write
single sentence correctly-for the education of
women is not considered essential to their
happiness. They learn embroidery and music
indifferently, and spend their lives in rocking
chairs and hammocks, never reading a book of
any description.
The girls are very fond of their dolls, taking
them everywhere they 60, even to church, and
never give up playing with them until they are
married. which is generally between the ages of
II and 10 years, thus early assuming the i'm
portant and responsible duties of life. Young
mothers. little more than 20 with four or five
small children, are no uncommon sight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
THERE WAS NO DUEL.
How n Yankee Made Confederate Colonel
Back Down.


Back Down.
From the New York SUM-
Just after the war there was crowd of us in
the billiard room of a hotel one evening. and
among the "touchy" Southerners was Colonel
Gray of the Tennessee troops He was said to
be duellist, dead shot, a fearless man and
all that, and was therefore held in awe. Among
those present was long. lean, typical Yankee,
who had come down to smell out cotton. He
looked humble and harmless, and had been
hustled around good deal without losing his
temper. By some accident in moving about he
bumped the Colonel, and the latter promptly
wheeled on him with:
"Sr, you are as clumsy as an OK"
Don't get riled, Kurnel; 1 didn't mean to-"
was the reply.
1t was good time to bluff, and the Colonel
drew himself up and replied:
Then apologize, sir apologize at oncer'
81 said didn't mean 1t. and 1 didn't but
amt going to crawl. you know"
who are you, slr?'
"wall, meow. I'm Isaac Williams, and who
might you ber'
You have insulted me, sirl There's my
card"
over, slowly read the name, and turned to the
Colonel with:
"Hev ye got any cotton to sell. Kurnel7 If
so I'm your huckleterry."
IL yOu udfod leL MIN CONSULT Will
the Major herer' replied the fire-eater
Some one explained to the Yankee that he
had been challenged, and he scratched his head,
whistled his surprise, and following the Colonel
to the bar. he said:
''See here, Kurnel, don't want this blame
thing hanging over me all night and disturbing
my sleep. Let's have 1t out now"
He fished up Remington from his right hip
pocket. a second from his left, and handing one
to the Colonel he advanced his right foot and
said:
That guarantees sure work and no fooling.
Somebody count five and then we'll begin the
skirmish. My will has been made for two years,
and reckon the papers will inform Hammer
how turned up my toes"
The Colonel took the revolver, started to ad-
vance his foot, drew it back turned as white as
snow. and, laying the weapon on the bar, walked
out of the place without a word to anyone. The
Yank had raised him out of the game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
WITCHES IN HIS ROOM.
Singular Delusion of an Aged and Wealth y
Citizen of Iowa.

Citizen of Iowa.
WAPELLo, IA, August ga remarkable
case is that of Samuel Armstrong, of this
place. He is 50 years of age and owns proper
ty to the value of S25O, 600 and is insane. being
so violent at times that it becomes necessary to
confine him. For many years he was a success
full and prominent contractor in Cincinnati, o.
He accumulated respectable fortune during
this time. Fifteen or 20 years ago his mind
began to fail. and he gradually drifred into in
sanity. This is said to be the direct result of
an injury inflicted upon him about the time
these symptoms of mental weakness appeared.
During the time that this infirmity was coming
on him he was induced to transfer his Avon
dale estate to an unprincipled rascal. who, it is
said, did not render him the smallest compen-
sation for IL. The sale of the contested prop
erty was decreed, and about year ago it was
sold to syndicate of capitalists for S100,069
The balance of his property is still in his
hands untouched. He is the subject of several
harassing delusions, principal among which IS
a firm belief in witches. He sees them come
in his room through some openings, such as
keyholes, and is greatly bothered by them in
various ways. He keeps the crevices into his
room al closely stopped, and wears straps
around his ankles to keep them from crawling
up the legs of his pants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
A RAILROAD KINGS FIRST DOLLAR. z
He Earned Ii Catching Rabbits and is Now
Worth S4O,OOO,OOO

From the New York World.i
John /. Blair, the New Jersey railroad king,
who recently testified in legal proceeding that
he was worth from $40 1000 900 to sec 600 600 says
that he laid the foundation of his fortune by
trapping when a boy. 1t was in 1909. while
living on the homestead farm near Blairstown,
that the spirit of money getting took possession
of him, and he began trapping for rabbits He
caught them by the dozen.
The local market being dull, he walked to
Easton. Pa, 20 miles away, and, after dickering
with the various merchants, sold lot of skins
for 81 This was the first money he ever owned
and Mr.. Blair declares he then felt richer than
he ever has since, despite his wealth..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

THE announcement that the Queen of
England intends to confer the order CT
knighthood upon Weather Prophet Wig
gins, raises some curious inquiries as to
what the alleged honor is given to him for.
But little consideration will show that
knighthood is conferred under the English
rule, upon those who have attained especial
prominence in their respective walks of
life. The title legitimately goes to Virgins
as the champion fool in the sphere Of
weather prophet foolishness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

In that ancient fortress of Democracy the
| billy township of Brecknock, out in the north
| eastern part of Lancaster county where little
else but pennsylvania Dutch is spoken and
people find Reading much more convenient of
access for marketing and shopping than their
own county seat John s. Wenger keeps a
country store There is nothing remarkable in
the statement that he is a successful merchant
| and a skillful worker in agricultural machinery
| until it is coupled with the additional state
ment that John s. Wenger is and has been for
years. if not for all his life, blind man. In
spite of that fact he sells goods out of his store
receives money and makes change with ac-
curacy and rapidity.
Kleppinger Brothers, OF Schoenersville,
Northampton county, are the owners of an in
cubating plant which has produced 5000
chickens and 1900 ducks during the past
season.
A birds nest with eggs was found on the
running gear of a Reading Railroad freight car
at Reading.
A COW belonging to Henry Dengler, at Gill
bertville, Montgomery county, recently gave
birth to healthy triplets.
DR.. G. R. Knight, of Uwchlan, Chester
county, owns a gray gelding which was formerly
used as saddle horse by Mrs. Langtry.
Henry Gruver, Bethlehem miller, ia the
owner of an elephant plant which has leaves
measuring AZ inches in length and Of corre-
spending width.
An Ohio man decided to keep house himself
while his wife took weeks vacation. On the
lady's return she estimated that the value of
the crockery broken would have paid for the
g hale
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
WARM WEATHER PLAYS.
Little Pack. Pullman Car Tourists, Melo.
drama aud Variety,

drama and Variety.
Taking "Little Puck" as play built to
amuse it is a startling success. Last night a
really immense audience, considering the
weather. indorsed Frank Daniels, his clever
company and the play itself with no little
enthusiasm. Little Puck" has been played
here before, and it has been favor
ably reviewed in these columns. There
is nothing in particular to add in the
way of criticism. Last night al. three acts
went briskly and the boisterous merriment
behind the footlights seemed to overflow into
the audience. Mr.. Daniels, accompanied by
his gentle purp, Ola Sport is as funny as ever,
and the light-footed winsome soubrette Miss
Bessie Samson has her old command of her
audience. eThe voice and figure of Miss Louise
Kissing, the comedy work of Arthur e. Moul-
ton and the concerted singing of the company
Little Pack" is light and bright enough TO
Offset the heat of the weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

THE doubts which are raised as to whether
the new battle-ship Texas which was to be
built upon the plans that Secretary Whit
ney purchased in England, will float or not,
combined with the i'll success of the Charles
ton, which was copy of Japanese IRON
clad, raises the question whether the En-
glish naval experts are not maintaining the
naval supremacy of their country most
effectively, by selling to our Government the
plans for vessels that are worth nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
Harry Williams, Academy.

The home of vaudeville presents a treat to
the patrons of that kind of amusement tbs
week in Mack's combination of well-known
stars John Kernen everybody knows, and he
is the same funny fellow as ever. Flora Moore's
specialties are as enjoyable as ever, and the
Mecarts and Larry and Lizzie Smith evoked
roars of laughter and applause from the large
audience last evening. Matinees, as usual,
will be given this week to-day, Thursday and
Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

AND now it is stated that Elliott Fl.
Shepard is after the mission to China.
Some people might suggest that Mr.. Shepard
should keep standing at the head of his
newspaper the text, ask and it shall be
given unto you" But that is Mr.. Shep-
ards private motto, and In addition his ex-
perience might justify some doubts of the
amount of the reliance that can be placed
on the latter part of the project.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Colonel Alfred Awkward.

NEW YORK, August 26.-Colonel Alfred Ayl-
ward, formerly of the.Transvaal Republic, and
more recently of this city. died at West Littleton
N. H., yesterday. He had been ailing for some
time, and was quite feeble for month or SO be-
fore his death, owing to a fall from wagon. Ayl-
ward was born in the south of Ireland in the year
1886. and since then has had most evcntful ca
reer IN Europe. Africa and America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
MRS. CLARKSON LOCKED OUT.
She is Refused Admission to the PostofHce
Department Building.

Department Building.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
WASHINGTON, August 26-The wife of the
First Assistant Postmaster General, Mrs.
James 8. Clarkson. entered the south door of
the Postofice Department this afternoon few
minutes after A o'clock. That is the hour of
closing. and that is the time when the average
doorkeeper wakes up to the responsibilities of
his position. He touched Mrs. Clarkson gently
on the shoulder as she was passing in. Are
you employed in the building, Miss?" he asked
"Well. yes" the lady replied, as if in doubt
just what to say. At an opportune moment
another watchman, wider awake to the re-
sponsibility of his position than the first even,
interposed with some whispered information.
The progress of the wife of the First Assist
ant Postmaster General was thereafter i'm
peded. You should have told him." Mr..
Clarkson said when the incident was recalled,
that you were employed as housekeeper by
the First Assistant" The First Assistant was
feelingfriskier than usual to-day with the re-
turn of Mr.. Wanamaker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
Stage Whispers.

THE Casino Museum has an excellent list of
attractions. both in the way of curiosities and
variety entertainment.
THE New Worlds Museum opened its doors
on Federal street, Allegheny, yesterday to i'm
mense crowds, who admired the curiosities, the
stage performances and the bright and cheer
full appearance of the large and airy hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
NAMED AFTER THE PRESIDENT.
A Colored Man Explains Why He Calls
His Mule Ben Harrison.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcR.1
WASHINGTON, August 26.-Mrs. Samuel Sul-
livan Cox writes friend in Washington that
while she and Mr.. Cox were visiting the Yellow
stone Park they employed a colored man named
William Allen for guide. William was the
possessor of a mule OF extraordinary frisllness
and a great part of his time was spent in re-
mounting that mule. William would jerk the
mules head on such occasions and advise the
animal with: whoa dar. Ben Harrison. Doan
you lax dat any mo-, Ben Harrison"
This was repeated so often that Mrs. Cox
asked William why he called the mule Ben
Harrison. 81 hab called dis mewl Ben Harri-
son eber since de foah of March last" :" said
William, because he's alters thrown de colored
neODleu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

ONE of the significant condolences of the
day is to be observed in the fact that the
demand for the extension OF the water sup
ply in the leading cities comes at just the
same time that the trust schemes are most
abundant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
He Stole ON Hi. Wedding Niab,.

Charles McIlvaine, the 19-year-old burglar
who murdered Christian Luca in Brooklyn last
week. has been recognized as an old criminal.
George Schroeder. a Brooklyn grocer. to-day
identified rs his own silver watch which Nc
Ilvaine pawned some days ago. McIlvaine
stole the watch while burglarizing Schroeder's
store on the night of August IL. Cur1ously
enough, that was the night McIlvaine was
married. He also carried off several boxes of
good cigars, and the police believe these were
smoked the same night at the wedding festiv-
tiles. .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

IT SHEDS an unexpected ray of light
upon the political situation when we find
the Malone party in Virginia preaching
the doctrine of purity in elections. If Ma
hone succeeds in purifying Virginia pol
itics, we may not only expect the millen-
mum upon earth, but we may look for some
radical reforms to be introduced by the
Prince OF Darkness in his subterranean and
torrid realm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
Bound to Keep His Word.

Several years ago Charles Startling was coz
victed of burglary by the testimony of Thomas
Herrehour, and was sent to prison. His last
words to Herrehour then were threat to get
even. Two weeks ago his sentence expired
and he came to the city to find Herrehour.
Last night the men met at a downtown dock
Without word Startling drew an ice pick and
plunged it into Herrehour's tlung. starting
is awaiting, in prison, the result of Herrehour's
injuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

1T is true, as the Philadelphia Press says,
that no one will be sorry that the Hun
garians who have been causing so much
trouble in the coke regions of this State are
returning to Europe in large numbers. But
it may be we'll to wait until the exodus has
materialized before holding any especial
iubilation over it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
NOT AFRAID OF A LONG WALK,
Lady 50 Years Old Sets Out ON n 15-MiIe
Tramp.

COLUMBUS. IND, August 26-Mrs. Ellen
Hoffman, an S9year-old lady, who mysteriously
disappeared at the Union station at Indianap-
oils, Friday. while waiting with her son, George
Hoffman, for a train to this city, arrived here
on the passenger train that evening and started
stating to acquaintance here that she would
walk there.
She did not seem at all disconnected when
told that general search was being made for
her at indianapolis
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27

THE proposition of a private corporation
to furnish Allegheny her water supply at a
charge Of $50,O year does not strike the
city officials very favorably. This is per-
haps natural; but the proposal makes it in
crtmbent upon them to show that the same
results can be obtained as cheaply under
city management.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-27
Judge Levi nj. Villas.

MADISON. WIS.,. August 26.-Judge Levi NJ
Villas, of ST. Paul. aged As years, brother Of Colo
mel W. +. Villas. died yesterday at the home of his
mother after an illness of four or five weeks 4Ie
was graduated from Wisconsin University in 1863
from the Albany, N. Y, Law School in 1884, and
went to Eau Claire to practice in 1868 His fu-
neral will take place here Tomorrow afternoon.