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Wonderful Workmanship.

In 1857 Mary. Queen Of Scots. presented her
maid, Mary Letoun, with the famous "Memento
Mori" silver watch of rare workmanship,
shaped like skull. This famous relic is still
in existence and was on exhibition two years
ago this summer at the Peterborough (En-
gland) Exhibition, which was held in memory
of the three hundredth anniversary Of the exc
cution and burial of Mary. A description
of the relic can best be given in the language
of one of the many letter-writers who saw it
upon the occasion mentioned.
"The watch" says the writer, 'has silver
casing in form of q skull which separates at
the jaws 50 as to expose the dial, which is also
of silver, occupying about the position Of the
palate, and is fixed in golden circle with the
hours in Roman letters. The movement ap-
propriately occupies the place of the brains,
but is inclosed in a bell, filling the hollow of
the skull, which bell is struck by the hammer
to sound the hours. The case is highly orna-
mented with fine engravings, showing
on the front of the skull, Death,
standing between cottage and
palace; in the rear is Time, devouring all
things; on one side of the upper part of the
skull are Adam and Eve in the Garden of
Eden. with the serpent tempting Eve; on the
opposite side the scenes of the crucifxion are
represented. Inside the plate or lid is the holy
family in the stable with the infant Jesus in the
manger and angels administering to Him. In
the distance are the shepherds with their
flocks, etc." The case and works are said to
be in as good repair now as they were 300 years
ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

The Reason.-J is it that men
marry widows?
Jobson--They don't. 1t is the widows that marry
them. m.--Boston Courier.
Just the Opposite Ito returned
vacatIonist)-- Well. my boy, have you been OF for
a rest?
Returned vacationist--No, my boy, I've come
home for one.--BostoR Courier.
Not Morally so.-Mrs. Pilfer-What
leads yor to think am so very strong?
Neighbours Grill heard pa say he believed
you'd make a shoplifter with little training
Omaha Wortd-Herdh.
Most of us kick when times are close
And business in q lull,
But the scissors grinder makes the most
When everything is dull.
Omaha d-Herald.
Bound to be in the Swim.-City Nephew
What in thunder are you standing in that water
for, Uncle?
Uncle Enoch-I'm soakin' tn blackin' on my
old cowhides so as ter make 'en look like them
yaller shoes you city folks wear.-Puck.
Not Consoling.-A countryman had con-
suited fortune teller as to his future.
.'You'u be poor, kind sir. until you're 30. ~ was
the prediction of the Pythoness.
Sand then?''
ssOh after that you'll get used to it."-.Tudoe.
The Difference.-Fatty Spacer- Where
are your family this summer, Desque?
Ed Desque-They're stopping at . little hamlet
down on Long Island.
Spacer-And you?
Desque-Im boarding at q little ham and egglel
ON Park Row.--Puck.
Blue Blood.-Loud voices came from the
nursery OF Murray Hill residence. The last ut
terance was: fTtell you he didn't have grand
father"
DE Peyster turned to his wife and remarked
upon the youthful appreciation of blue blood.
''Who were Won talking aboutl'' he asked Of
Oracle, who just then entered the room.
'10h, bout Adam. ''-Judge.
LAW VS.. PUGILIsM.
Law is supreme, without doubt
The brain is mightier than the ist;
John bares his arms and knocks Jake out
And is the champion pugilist:
But law steps in behind the fray;
A different tune the ''scrappers" sing;
And Governor Lowry Is to-day,
The champion Of the ring.
-Bostos Courier.
BAD SPELL
"This, then, is the end of all my hopes,
He murmured with dismal groan;
'sThiS your final answer?'' he queried again
With lingering hope IN his despondent tone.
TT is. Mr.. Won Chump," replied the maid.
While freezing hsuteur held sway;
y can never marry man, - she said.
-Hasassston Post
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
DEATHS OF A DAY.
DR.. Alexander Brown Mott.

NEW YORK. August l3.-Dr, Alexander Brown
Mott, one of the most noted of American surgeons
and q son of the famous surgeon Valentine Mott
died at his country seat, near Yonkers yesterday
morning of Pneumonia, after an illness of two
days. DR.. Mott was born in New York, March
ST. 1926. When 10 years Of age he was taken to
Europe and there received a classical education
He was appointed visiting surgeon to st. Vincent's
Hospital in 1858. From 1855 to 1853 he filled q
similar position in the Jewish Hospital, and for
IA years was head surgeon in the Charity Hospital
In each Of these Institutions his work was of the
highest order, and although comparatively a
young man, he became known as one Of the most
expert OF surgeons In 1859 he was appointed at
tending surgeon ass,ellevue Hospital, and subse-
Quently Consulting surgeon to the Bureau Of
Medicine and Surgical Relief to the Outdoor Poor
of New York. In 1861 Dr. Mott undertook the or
ganizatiou of the medical corps of the regiments
that were sent to the seat of war. and afterward,
patriotic leaders he founded the United States
Army General hospital, of which he was the
medical director. In 1862 he received the commits
sion OF Surgeon Of the United States volunteers,
with the rank of Major. Toward the close of the
war DIR. Mott acted as medical inspector of the
Department Of Virginia, and was attached to the
staff of General Edward y. z. Ord. He was pres
ent at the conference between General Grant and
General Lee, when they arranged the terms of sur
render of the Confederateforces. He was mu stored
out OF service July "a 1856, with the brevet rank Of
Colonel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

IT is calculated to provoke reflections
upon the limited nature of literary fame to
find Philadelphia cotemporary, in a
column devoted to the republishing Of
old songs, publishing as "a song with local
interest,"" and one which was 'sung by a
Philadelphisn on board OF vessel leaving
the wharf for the gold mines of California, !"
slightly Americanized version Of what
has been supposed to be a poem Of universal
note, called Aud Lang Syne."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

William Tell was myth, and it has re-
quired scarcely as many weeks for q news
paper to tell the country that the story of
Seattle Kate" her pranks in cleaning out
the herds and gambling dens of her neigh
bors, and her final end at the hands of
lynchers, is entirely the creation of an i'm
aginative reporter. This enables US to hope
that in due time we shall learn that the
train robber, who holds up an entire rail-
road train single-handed, is an invention of
the enemy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

IT is TRUE, as the Chicago Times sug-
gests, that it is good deal of a farce for
the French Government ito waste time
trying man whom they haven't got and
can't get" This is the way it appears to
the Anglo-Saxon mind; but in view of the
fact that the French Government don't
want to get him, and are using the trial as
means of preventing themselves from
getting the unwelcome Boulanger, thai
peculiar and celebrated case is not entirely
without its usefulness to the French poll
ticians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

THOMAS TURNER who keeps cigar store
in Chester, few days since placed in his win-
dow plasterof-paris duck which proved to
be SO life-like that two dogs crashed through
the plate glass to get at 1t.
A SMALL dog belonging to Steubenville
gentleman was attacked and killed by rats the
other night.
MRS. HELEN RAY, of Columbiana county,
Ohio, has the silk dress which her great grand
mother wore when she was married. II is still
q handsome garment, but rather old-fashioned.
NIL WELSH and sister, Of Philadelphia,
have visited Columbia in tandem bicycle.
The lady wears gold medal for having made
100 miles in one day.
A COW walked into Wheeling store the
other day, but not seeing anything she wanted
proceeded to another shop. She smashed. two
boxes full OF hats but made no purchase.
A STAND Of colors taken from the Royal
Grenadiers in hand-to-hand encounter at the
battle Of Monmouth, June q, ITS, By Hon.
William Wiison. then q lieutenant in the rev.
olutionary army, Is IN possession OF some OF
his relatives at Bellefonte.
+ MILES WHITNEY, of Shickspininny, was
walking through the woods when . ratriesnake
bit him on the foot. The. reptiles fangs cut
right through his noe a1d into the flesh. The
limb began to swell. but . doctor was soon
f called who thinu Whitney VIII pull through
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

WE hope that it cannot be possible that
the light of protection journalism and ed
itor of official organs of the administration,
the Hon. Russell Harrison, is going to
deluge this country with lot of pauper-
made English clothing. If we remember
right, something was said about the excel
lence and cheapness of American clothing,
during the Last campaign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
EVOLUTION OF THE WATCH.

The First Pocket Time. Piece About as
Large as a Dinner. Plate Wonderful
Pieces of Mechanism Presented TO
Kings and Rulers-Clock-M Makers Con-
sidered wizardsJ
Nuremburg, Bavaria. the European cradle Of
invention, claims the dignifed honor of being
the birthplace of the individual in whose fer
tile brain the "Iarum." or pocket clock" re-
volved as thing of fancy long before it be-
came material object of beauty and utility.
The first watch was q curiosity that could be
viewed in at least two different lights. Its
wilderness of wheels was an everlasting source
OF wonder and amazement, while its size was
something awful to contemplate; some Of the
first measure as much as nine inches in diam
eter, or about the size Of o common dinner
plate. Think of carrying such thing In
poo ket-which the old Nurembergers surely
did, for they called them ''pocket clocks"
Great size was absolutely necessary, both on
account Of the makers inability to construct
anything Of intricate or delicate workman
ship and from the fact that weights were used
instead Of springs. 1t was in l477 that the old
clock-maker of Nuremberg finished the frst of
his wonderful pocket clocks" after q months
OF almost ceaseless labor
The first man who wore one Of those dainty
little W ornaments, says writer in the 81
Louis Republic was meek and gentle priest
Prior to his pocket clock" venture it seems
that the old clock-maker had incurred the en-
nifty of the clergy by constructing IAN heret-
ical and heathenish device" in shape of an
eagle, which few out to meet certain EN-.
peror or King who was at that time doing"
the firstclass European cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

international jeslousies is inimical to the
peace and prosperity of this country.
All our foreign born citizens should under.
stand that when they take the oath of allie
glance they become, first of all, American
citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

THE deliverances of the German En-
peror and the Prince of Wales to the effect
that the English navy and the German
army wilf be factors in the preservation
of peace, indicates the statesmanlike deter
mination to give every person who shows
signs of breaking the peace q very sound
thrashinp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

THEY are getting out warrants for the
arrest of some prominent business men in
Buffalo who are accused of making away
with some $500. 600 worth of other peoples
property, This would seem to be viola
tion of all the precedents; but the further
fact remains, that the accused business men
have lost their money, which makes them
eligible for criminal prosecution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
A Wicked Old NIicrobe.

From the New FORK SUM-
An Italian savant, DR.. Malinconico, Of Ma
Piles, pretends to have discovered something
better yet than the elixir of Prof. Brown
Sequard. He has just discovered the microbe
of old age, and he is now engaged in thinking
about the best way to kill him. When one
thinks of the length of time that this hoary-
headed OLD microbe has been in concealment,
the value of Dr. Malinconico's discovery can
be easily annreeiated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

DIR. HAMMoND's assurance that sit will
take hundred years of experimenting" be.
fore it will be determined whether the new
elixir of life is of much use, provokes the
reflection, which may be comforting OF
otherwise, that most of us by that time will
not care whether it is of much use or not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

The resort to internal machines in Ken
lucky reduces the rest of the world to dumb
astonishment, that the Kentucky stock of
pistols, shot guns and whisky cannot keep
the death rate high enough to suit the taste
of all the blue grass citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

THE annulling of that Flack divorce by
the New York judge who not only granted
it, but appointed disqualified person to act
as referee and fix up the transaction, is a
sign that "trying cases in the press" is not
ALWAYS certain to have such bad effect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Tho First Sleeping Cars,

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.l
Suppose you tell us where the first sleeping
cars were used and when? Be careful there;
steady-don't jump at the answer and say they
were Pullman cars and were run on Western
road, because you are wrong. The first sleep
ing cars were used on the Cumberland Valley
railroad from 1886 TO l648. And, strange to say,
that road doesn't run sleeping cars at this day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

THE genial Joseph Howard informs the
public through the New York Press that
"Clara Louise Kellogg has grown quite
stout" With similar enterprise, Joseph
will be able before long to tell his readers
that Mr.. Blaine has been defeated for the
presidency. Clara's accession of adipose
and Mr.. Blaire's disaster were very nearly
cotemporary events.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

THE Emperor of Russia has determined
to visit the Emperor of Germany, and de-
clare, like Sampson, in Romeo and Juliet, "
that he does not bite his thumb at Ger
many; but he bites his thumb.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
swift.Footed Justice.

From the Public Ledger.l
If Mrs Maybrlck had poisoned her husband
in this country she could have counted on two
or three years of the laws delay, even though
ultimately sent to the scaffold. In England
they do things with more respect to the
effect Of an execution as warning to others.
She was arrested m May, tried and convicted
last week. and her execution has been fixed for
August M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Frank Glass.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.1
WKLLsBURG. W. VA. August 13.-Frank Glass
editor Of the Pdshandte Ne,cs, Of this place died
last plight OF diphtheria. MI. Glass was Al years
years. He is a son Of Alfred Glass who was many
years ago connected with the Pittsburg Post,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Fred Leslie.

CHICAGO. August II. "A private dispatch from
London announces the sudden death there from
blood poisoning of Fred Leslie, the leading
comedian Of the Gatety Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
PROFITABLE ROOST-ROBBING.
Chicken Thieves Who Employed a Dog and a
Team to Assist Them.

FRANKLIN. IND, August lS.-Charles Pat
terson and his wife Anna, of indianapolis. and
Isaac Christy, of Trafalgar this county, we're
arrested and lodged in Jail here this morning
on a charge of stealing chickens from the
farmers of White River township last week.
They had two-horse rig and had a dog follow
ing them. They would send the dog after the
chickens along the road.
He would catch them, and then the two men,
who seemed to be following out the inst-uc-
tions given by the woman, would pull the
heads off the fowls and conceal them in their
vehicle. After securing load of several dozen
they would drive to Indianapolis, dress item
and put them on the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Wnr Rumors Follow Him.

From the Philadelphia Times,
As the German Emperor is said to secure
new guarantees of peace wherever he goes.
and as he has gone nearly everywhere, it Is
singular that the war rumors continue all the
same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Futile and Foolish,

From the Troy Times.l
Struggling for the last word in quarrel Is
about equal in brilliancy with prodding .
dying mule In the nonsensieal hope that An
other kick may be fetched out Of him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
w. Edward Hunter.

At 7:so this afternoon the funeral services over
the late W. Edward Hunter will be held at the
residence of the parents, Mr.. and Mrs James
Hunter, 134 Irwin avenue, Allegheny. The inter-
ment will be private al a later hour. Edward was
q bright boy only years of age. His death was
caused by rheumatism and heart trouble. He will
be caNied to his resting place by his brothers
Harry, Percy, James and Samuel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Nothing Pleasant about Trusts.

From the Chicago Herald.
The photographers in the East who have
formed trust will probably find that it will
hurt their business. People who are compelled
to pay trust prices do not wear that pleasant
expression of countenance necessary for sue
cessful photographs. I.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
FOR POLITICAL EFFECT.
The Democrats of Montana Will Elect
County Omcers This FALL

County Omcers This FALL
HELENA, MONT, August 13.-The conven-
tion to-day finished consideration of the article
on State institutions. 1t was placed on final
passage and adopted as part of the Constitu-
lion. In the afternoon session the convention
passed a proposition by which all county officers
will have to be reelected. The vote was strict
ly partisan. as the Democrats hope to strength
en- their State ticket with county nominations.
Intense excitement prevailed in the town
have become numerous since this re-elects
them for three years. The convention is ex-
pected to adjourn by Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Hon. w. 81. Newton.

SUPERIOR, WIS, August l3.-Eon. w. H. New
ton died here to-day from injuries received by q
fall from his buggy three weeks ago. He was one
of superior's most prominent business men, and
was well known throughout the Northwest and
st. Paul, where he owns considerable property
He was earlier at work on New York canals and
ohio railways. He was largely interested in the
Consolidated Land Company, and will be missed
in business circles. He leaves a widow and
daughter and two sisters. He made several sue
cessful inventions In the way of canal ETC.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
DIR. Jacob z. Bowman,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPA1cH.i
CHAMBERsBURG, PA, August Ia DIR. Jacob z.
Bowman. prominent physician Of Meyersdale,
years,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14

WE MOVE great deal faster now than
formerly. 1t took several centuries for some
one to inform the world that the story Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
They're Fond or Nsis.

From the Philsdelphia Inquirer.i
The Canucks who are bowling for q war over
the Behring Sea row would split the air with
cries for peace II war were once begun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
Immisrap,. win Money w..,.a.

From the Philadelphia Press.1
Canada is dreadfully angry because q colony
Of Mormons have settled within her borders.
None but boodlers are really welcome over
there. y
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
DR.. James L. C.be,,.

ovzRroN, August Is.-Dr. James L. Csbell,
senior member Of the faculty Of the University Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
CuriousIy Shaped Time-Pieces.

For more than 200 years after watches had
become part and parcel of the royal parapher-
MALTA they were such rarities and the prices
were SO fabulous that few could afford such
luxuries. Before the matchmaking art had
passed the first century mile-post designers and
constructors of oddly-shaped time-pieces had
become quite numerous. In 1540 when the
Widow Diana of Poictlers was the mistress of
Henry II. of France. she was presented by the
courtiers with a remarkable collection of curl
ously shaped and strangely designed watches.
One of these. in shape Of coffin, would only
run when standing on the small end or foot of
its CHASTITY looking case. The crystal. which
corresponded with the face-plate of q coffin.
opened directly over ghostly death-head
watch-face, upon the bony cheeks, forehead
and chin of which were painted the numerals
indicating the hours of the day.
> Into the empty eyesockets one could gaze
like into the wells of despair and see the
twisting, writhing motion of the wheels. A
post protruded from the feshless nose, to
which was attached an arm or hand. As II to
add to the general horror of the whole ma
chine, the grinning teeth slowly opened five
minutes before the end Of each hour and closed
with the opening of the hour following. 1ugu-
brious styles seem to have been the fashion of
the day. her entire collection being composed
of watches in such shapes as skulls, collins,
etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
A Russian Empress Watch.

At the time OF her coronation at Moscow, in
I724, Catharine L, Empress of Russia, was pre-
sented with watch as wonderful in every par
ticular as the famous Strasburg clock; even
more wonderful when the delicacy Of its con-
struction is taken into consideration. It
weighed seven ounces, and was both a repeater
and musical time keeper. On the opposite
side from the works or time-keeping
part of the wonder there was an exact coun-
terpart Of the holy sepulchre with . carved
image of the Roman guard; this scene
could be viewed through the glass in the case.
Upon opening the case the imitation stones
would roll away from the mouth OF the minia-
ture sepulchre. the guard would kneel, angels
appear at opposite sides of the opening. and
about this time the music would start up and
play in soft sweet strains, the Easter songs 80
wonderful piece Of mechanism Is said to have
worked upon 1t almost uninterruptedly for .
period of nine years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
They Could Get IL Cheaply.

From the Akron Telegram.l
Why is trouble always 'brewing7" If this
thing isn't stopped the English syndicates will
be after il.