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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
OUs MAIL POUCH.
Instead of the Old Owl Gang.

Ah5ecoN Va tuc Oiu OWl uhuks
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The city police did a good and mighty need.
full work in Kidding Pittsburg almost entirely
of that notorious old Owl Gang that infested
the Hill district, and not only made night hid
eous in nearly all :that section between the
Cliff and the Bluff, but committed burglaries,
robberies and all sorts of depredations, to the
terror of that section. But ], as q resident of
the Hill, or its vicinity, have this complaint to
make-and do it publicly, hoping to secure
moro speedy relief than through the ordinary
channels of ENHANCEMENT in red tapes
HOn Colwel and adjacent streets between
Stephenson and Elm, gangs of hoodlums. from
10 years of age to 30, gather daily and nightly
between the hours of and 10 or II, and be-
have in most disordery manner, without
even so mucn as move on" admonition from
the polIce II there be any police in all that re-
tie, swarm down from Wylie avenue and
vicinity IN scores, and sometimes hundreds;
ring doorbelis and run; roost on the doorsteps
of private houses; mark dwelling fronts with
chalk, etc., IN hideous devices; swear at and
threaten any disgusted housewife who asks
them to get away from her premises; and, in
short, make nulsanceS of themselves, almost
worthy of being called successors to the Owl
Gang.
Some of us on the Hill are Just green enough
to think that police were really intended to
prevent, or at least break up, such dsorderly
congregations as these on the public streets.
Sick people, detenseless ladies and children, or
indeed any other citizens of the neighborhood,
seem to have no redress. except by such an ap-
peal as this to Chief Brown.
A SUFFERER.
PITTSBURG, SeptemberllO. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Charles Joseph SnvRry.

OTTAWA, September l0.-Death from consumn-
tion here last night ended the tragic career of
Charles Joseph Savary, member Of the Legion of
Honor, and at one time one of the leading poll
ticians of France. The deceased came to Canada
in 1884, accompanied by the wife of his ex-secre-
tary. Savary was A years Of age. He entered
politics when quite young, and was finally ap-
pointed Deputy Minister of Justice. A clever
Scholarly man, he won fame In the domain Of
literature. He was director in the Bank of
Lyons, and with the institutions collapse fed to
America to avoid arrest. He was subsequently
sentenced to five years. imprisonment and there
are still standing against him judgments of
g. 00O 900 francs. Before leaving Paris lie fell in
love with the handsome wife of his secretary, who
once surprised the couple in cafe and received a
was accompanied to Canada by the woman who
survives him. His first wife is still living in
recent Rlel rebellion In the Canadian Northwest
his writings helping to stir up the feelings Of the
French Canadians,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
COUNSEL OF CoWARDICE,

A speech which Governor Foraker made
at Xenia the other day brought out a re-
markable and by no means creditable fea-
ture of our politics The Republican can
didate for reelection stated that be had been
receiving messages warning him against
stirring up the charges of corruption in the
election of Senator Payne for fear that the
money interests involved would "use hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars" to defeat him
in November. In other words, the idea is
advanced that corruption must not be at
tackled because it is too powerful.
1t is pleasant to observe that the only
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
An Early Project.

AS early as 1884 the project of cemetery was
agitated. and one of the principal agitators was
DR.. James r. Speer, who was at that day one of
Pittsburg's foremost physicians, and who still
lives, though he passed the four-score-and-ten
mile post several years ago
The panic of 1887 gave check to all Pitts
burg enterprises, and not until 1874 did the
cemetery project assume tangible form. In
the early spring of that year meeting was
held In the First Presbyterian Church. over
which DR.. Heron presided, to devise ways and
means for better buria, facilities Atthis meet
ing 1t was concluded that the cemetery Pitts
burg wanted was too large for any one church
to father, and so public meeting of citizens
was called at PhilO Hall. with view to gen.
eral burial place. At the Philo Hall meeting a
committee was appointed to perfect plans.
This committee was composed Of the following
persons whose names were household words in
this city generation ago: Thomas Bakewell,
William Elchbaum, Wilson McCandless, Fred
erick Lorenz and DR.. James r. Speer.
Under the direction of this committee a
charter was obtained from the Legislature and
signed by David R. Porter, Governor, April "a,
1o44 The organization was completed with
Richard Blddle, President; Nathaniel Holmes.
treasurer; Thomas j. Bigham, Secretary, and
the following managers: Charles Avery. Will
son McCandless John H. Shoenberger, James
X. speer, Thomas Bakewell, Thomas M. Howe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

special department of the Worlds Fair be
established for the exhibition of women's
work. The request is a good one-when
New York raises the money for the Worlds
Fair. At present, however, it would be
more timely for Miss Anthony to point out
the necessity of getting few dollars to-
gether to provide fair. Up to the latest
advices the metropolis of millionaires had
not subscribed enough to hold an exhibition
Of dishwashing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Some of the Subscribers.

A subscription was started and 35 names were
secured, who gave their obligations to the
amount of s., 1915. The highest subscriptions
were $500, of which there were two, Peter and
John II. Shoenberger, father and SOD. General
Moorhead, who subscribed $780, used to say
that if he had been called upon to pay up his
subscription at once it would have given him
some trouble, and required some economizing.
In looking after a cemetery site there was
for time a difficulty in deciding between Oak
land and Lawrenceville. Where the handsome
residence of Charles j. Clarke now stands came
very near being the burial place for our dead.
1t was, however, after long deliberation deter
mined to buy the Bayard homestead, lO0acre
tract which seemed to meet the demand better
than any other spot. This tract was purchased
in the autumn of 1874 for $4,000, with very lib
eral terms as to payments On the 10th of June,
lS45 John Chislett was chosen superintendent
and at once made the old Bayard mansion his
home, which he occupied until his death in
September, 1869.
On the 26th of September 1915, was the first
sale of lots. There were 96 lots sold at this
time aggregating S9,335. The first burial was
that of Mrs Briggs, daughter of George Bay
ard, from whom the grounds were purchased.
Mrs. Briggs was laid to rest on the lawn in
front of the old home where she had spent the
happy days of childhood, and those who are
curious to know where the first grave in the
Allegheny Cemetery was dug can easily find it
on the slope to the west of the Avery moNu-
ment. DR.. Lea, of Lawrenceville, was the
officiating clergyman at Mrs. Briggs funeral.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
PITTsBURG, SeptemberllO, 1859.
Some Stairs Wanted.
To the Editor of The Dispatcn:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you kindly call the attention of the
proper authorities, through your paper to the
condition of Carolina street, Fourteenth ward.
leading down to Linden station. The street
ends in an almost abrupt precipice of 100 feet,
and set of steps leading down to Second
avenue would be godsend to many of the
residents of the ward, and perhaps be the
means of saving life as we'll as a lawsuit
against the city.
A petition, signed by many of the influential
residents of the ward, was presented to our
Councilman asking for this, but it seems moth
ing was ever done in the matter. Why can't
we get them before the winter sets in, along
with its additional dangers to the place, to say
nothing about the mud?
FOURTEENTH WARD.
PITTsBURG, September TO-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Other Purchases Made.

The original 100 acres which comprised the
Allegheny Cemetery have grown to 20 acres
Lands belonging to Biddle, Mowry, Sample,
Young, Shoenberger and others have been
added until now Pittsburg has a burial ground
unsurpassed by any. Greenwood and Spring
Grove are larger, but for variety of scenery, it
is doubtful if there is anywhere on the earth
more attractive burial place than the Allegheny
Cemetery.
a lady who visited here a few years ago called
at the office of Superintendent Perring and
said: Il have been all day wandering through
your cemetery. 1 have a hobby, and 1t is to
visit burial places. There is scarcely great
cemetery in the world have not visited. and
must say that have never yet visited as pretty
resting place for the dead as this one." In
the time OF the Senior John Chisletrs superln-
tendency number OF the directors of Green
wood went over the grounds and gave similar
testimony.
The number of interments in the Allegheny
Cemetery up to June !, 1859, was 32,0UO There
had been received up to that date s., ,O76,996 for
lots sold and S3ll, ,035 on interest account The
available assets OF the cemetery are in round
numbers S357,0O0 after an expenditure in the
past two or three years of Sl20, 600 for the new
gate house on Penn avenue and grounds ad-
joining.
Value of Lots Sold.
About one-third of the ground now owned
has been sold for burial purposes. The Shoen-
berger property comprising about IL acres,
which was purchased few years ago, cost
more than the 253 acres which had been pre-
viously purchased, the price paid being $1,000
per acre against the $500 paid to George Bayard
for the property adjoining in 1874. The highest
price received for lots of 600 square feet is
$4,000. A number have been sold at this price.
The amount secured for ipterments since the
organization Is in round numbers $50 OOO. For
labor there has been paid out Si62 OO0 and Tor
other expenses 1861, 200. The present Board OF
Directors are Felix Brunot, Frank Blsseli,
Charles j. Clarke. S. c. McCandless, Charles 4.
Speer, John Harper.
William Thaw. recently deceased, was for
many years an active member of the board
DR.. Speer, who has been identified with the
cemetery from It's start is secretary, and John
Perring, who succeeded the younger Chislett,
has for the past ten years or more nlled tne
Office of superintendent.
1t is doubtful IL any of Pittsburgs lnstltu-
tions have been better managed than our great
city of the dead from its organization up TO the
present time. The right men have been - in the
right place. J. Il. I.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Sam Patch, tho Jumper.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Was Sam Patch myth, or did he ever jump
the Niagara Falls? L.
MCKEEsPoRT, September 10.
HE was not myth but veritable in
dividual. He was born in the early part of the
present century In New York. and became a
sailor. He was noted for his feats of jumping
from yardarms into the sea. He finally found
his way to Rochester, N. Y, where he jumped
Niagara and made a leap there successfully.
The place Is still called Sam Patch's leap. He
then returned to Rochester and erected q
scsfold lbs feet high over the Genesee Falls
and made the jump. His body was not found
until the following spring.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
HOGGISHNESS DOESN'T PAY.
A Kicker 0ustcd From a Car to Make
Room for Another.


From the London Court Journal.I
"Will you kindly allow me to standf" asked
a gentleman as he got into railway carriage,
which carriage already contained the specified
number.
Certainly not, sir" exclaimed passenger
occupying a corner seat near the door. "The
way these trains are overcrowdedi is shameful"
LAS you appear to be the only person who
objects to my presence" replied the gentleman,
~ shall remain where am"
"Then shall call the guard and have you re-
moved, SIR"
Suiting the action to the word the aggrieved
passenger rose, and putting his lead out of the
window, vociferously summoned the guard.
The newcomer saw his opportunity and quiet
ly slipped into the corner seat
What's up2' inquired the guard as he opened
.'One over the number" replied the new
conner, coolly.
"You must come out, sir; the trains going
on" and without waiting for further explana-
tion the guard pulled out the aggrieved passen-
ger, who was left wildly gesticulating on the
DlatfOrm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
ON HIS WAY TO BE MARRIED.
An Aged Alabama Lawyer is Stricken by
Annnlnru nd llnn.

An Aged Alabama Lawyer is Stricken by
Apopiexy and Dies.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, September 10.-Judge
lanes L. Bombill an old and honored resident
of Clay county, died on his wedding day, in
Ashville, last Thursday. He was 70 years of
age, and for several months past has been en-
gagged to marry Mrs. Clayton, well-to-do and
accomplished widow. Thursday was the day
set for the wedding. and 7:90 P. M. was the hour.
The license was procured, and the bride and
Groom were attlred In their wedding costumes
Everybody in the little town was in the church,
and the occasion was gala one.
as the groom was waiting for his carriage he
was stricken by apoplexy, and died before the
vehicle arrived. His friends witnessed his
burial next day instead of his wedding that
night. Judge Bombill was a high Mason, and
was buried with Masonic honors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE argument that General Golf should
be Attorney General because his knowledge
of Southern methods would enable him to
secure fair elections in the South is very
good in the abstract. But, without desiring
to put pebble in General Gof's path, it is
necessary to remark that there is a decided
doubt whether this knowledge has been
sufficient to secure his own election in the
State of West Virginia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
WHERE SPEAK-EASIES PAY.
Rumselling n Profitable Business 10 the
Stnte of Maine.

AUGUSTA, ME-, September le.-Much sur
prise was caused here to-day when the indict-
ments from the grand jury were reported, at
finding that nearly every druggist in Augusta
had been indicted for liquor selling, and that in
the county, out of a total of 65 indictments SIS
were for transgressions against the liquor law.
The druggists in nearly every case have
stepped promptly up and paid their fines,
amounting to about SlOO and costs in each case.
One hotel was indicted and also paid promptly.
1t is what is called squeeze" here, and
comes three times a year when the Grand Jury
Sits The stores, hotels and saloons willingly
ing had happened. Really 1t amounts to
license law, nothing more or less, and the ma
chinery of the court is used to collect the
money from the liquor sellers, who willingly
pay $500 or $500 year. 1t works beautifully.
Every place is running wide open and in the
capital city there is plenty to drink, and the
Golfers of the County Treasurer are filled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE Erepetition of the "Jack, the Ripper"
class of butchery indicates that the unriv-
aled specimen of crazy inhumanity is still at
work, and that the London police afford
little more protection against grotesque
murders than the Pittsburg police do against
common burglary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

The st. Louis Judge who has decided a
law closing the saloons on Sunday to be un-
constitutional, probably did so with full
knowledge of the Missouri Constitution.
1t has been understood before, and this
demonstrates it to be true, that the Missouri
constitution will not stand any interruption
in its diurnal supply of whisky.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Bountles for Killing Animnls.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What bounties does the State pay for the de-
strlction of wild animals? S. @.
ERADDOCK, September 10.
by an act of Assembly approved April Is
1881, it is provided that the following sums
shall be paid by the treasurers of the several
counties of the State for the destruction of
no1ious animals: For every wolf, $40; for every
wilicat, 81; for every red or gray fox, 81; for
every mink, % cents. To secure this compen-
saton the slayer of the animal must make
proper proof thereof before Justice of the
Pesce.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

OPIUM candy is not to be recommended
as an article of diet for the children.
Neither, for that matter, is the regular kind.
But the experiment with regard to the class
that is loaded with opium is ample to de-
monstrate that it had better not be sold as a
steady sweetmeat for the infants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
A Gnat Arc the Boots.

An amusing incident occurred during the
late fire in Williamsburg. A fireman con-
nected with truck No. 5 had put a pair of rub
ber boots on the sidewalk, intending to put
them on at the first opportunity. At the most
critical point of the fire he was informed that
his boots were being devoured by gigantic
Billy goat Thinking that this was intended as
a joke, he paid no attention to it. When he
was relieved from duty and went to find his
boots, he was surprised to see the goat finish
ing up on the red flannel which lined the boots.
One boot had entirely disappeared, and the
other was half devoured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE prohibition by the proprietor Of one
of Chicago's big hotels Of the practice of
tipping takes the guise of an irresistible at
traction for the Worlds Fair. But before
it decides the question it will have to prove
that this prohibition prohibits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Troubled Dreams.

To the Editor of The Dispatch;
For the last two years have been unable to
enjoy sound sleep at night on account Of being
annoyed by dreams of all kinds. Will you be
kind enough to tell me of some remedy or plan
by which l can overcome this habit or disease,
and once more enjoy refreshing sleep. w.
WHEELING, September 10.
1--WE can do nothing for you. Consult a
doctor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
ATTACKED BY A GORILLA.
An Ohio Man Meets With a Grand Surprise
in n HOosier's Barn.

q
FORT WAYNE. September 10,-Billy Stewart,
of this city, proprietor of the Dime Museum, is
the owner of gorilla seven years old and
about half grown. The animal is Kept in an
iron cage in Stewards barn when the show is
not on the road. To-day farmer, Isaiah Slade,
of Akron, O., intent upon a free look at the Gu
riosity, entered the barn and poked up the go.
rilla with stick. A loose bar in the front of
the cage had been raised to admit of painful
of victuals, and the enraged animal sprang at
the opening with such force that he squeezed
his way through.
The astonished farmer was ferociously at
tackled and knocked down. Half of his bushy
beard was torn out, his face lacerated, and the
beast had begun to crunch his arm when his
outcries attracted Snowman Stewart who beat
the gorilla with a billet of wood until he con-
sented to re-enter his cage. DR.. A. c. Boswell.
who dressed Slade's wounds, pronounced them
very serious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE people who are trying to wreck pas
senger trains presumably for the purpose of
robbery are of the class which makes people
doubt the wisdom of cruel and unusual
punishments. If they should cause a rail-
way disaster the only regret in connection
with their punishment would be that hang
ing would be too good for them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
The Coinage of Gold.


Is the gold dollar still coined? What was the
coinage of gold and silver last year? c.
ALLEGHENY, September 10.
[The gold dollar is no longer coined, though
its coinage has not be en- suspended by law. In
1855 there were 1880 coined. Last month
there were 100000 double eagles and 63,0O0
eagles coined, and none of lesser denomina-
tioD. The total gold coinage for 1888 was s2S,.
364, 170. The silver coinage was S34, 6,095l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

BRoDIE and Graham are able to furnish
a reply to Carlyle's caption, Shooting
Niagara and After" Their programme is
very plainly: After Niagara the Dime
Museum. This is less ambitious but more
practicable than John L. Sullivan's project
summed up in the words: After the Missis-
sippi Penitentiary the halls of Congress,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
JUST A PICTURE.

just picture, faint and faded,
just a picture, nothing more,
Just q face from days departed,
Just thought Of all that's o'er.
But It brought back all the heartacnes,
And it brought back all the tears
And II showed the future footsteps,
Through vale of sighs and tears
just careless, needless sentence
just look, and that was all;
just cruel, scathing quarrel,
Just an unkind word let fall.
And the future years are lengthening,
With the shadows far ahead,
And the heart within is stifled,
And the hopes of life are dead.
Just picture, faint and faded.
just picture, nothing more;
just face from days departed,
Just thought OF all that's o'er.
-Aargts x. Bell IN Atlanta Constitution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

The tidal wave on the Atlantic coast
must be what New York has been relying
on to carry her Worlds Fair project to sue
cess. AT least, so far as can be discovered,
New York has not done anything else for
the success of the show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE statement that Legitime is able to
take about $500, 900 into exile with him, in
dicates that he can well afford to take his
ease in retirement and let the other fellows
take care of what is left of Hayti. He
could not expect to take the entire island
to Paris with him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE all-powerfuT verdict of the Prince of
Wales has settled the vital question of the
year. Shirts are to be worn with three
studs, and the unhappy fellow who only
wears two has no business in cultured So
ciety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

The failure of the New Jersey apple crop
is arousing indefinite fears that for the next
year or two it may be necessary to import
foreign champagne in order to sell it as Jer-
sev cider
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
A Chance to Distinguish Himself.

From the Philadelphia Times.s
If Sullivan would undertake to knock out
the jobs that usually get through Congress,
Boston couldn't do better than to send him to
Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

THE United States Treasury experts who
decided that paintings of Gainsborough and
Reynolds are not "old masters" have sue
eeeded in classifying themselves as exceed
ingly young pupils in art.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Looking for Sites and Fights.

From the Chicago NeWs.i
The frantic attempts of the New Workers to
find a site for Worlds Fair are only matched
by the superhuman efforts of those two Geor-
gia legislators who are roaming over the South
in search of site for duel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11
Arranging for His 0wn Funeral.

From the Philadelphia Record.I
The veteran actor Edmon s. Conner. was 80
years old yesterday. He visited New York
City to arrange with his undertaken about his
funeral and sinterment when dead. He will be
buried in this city.