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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Captain E. M. Yard.

Captain Edward M. Yard died yesterday at his
residence in Trenton, h. j., In his 10th year. The
deceased was well-known in Pittsburg. and the
older people, on the Southside especially, remem-
ber MN. The Yard mansion at the foot of South
Twenty-second street was a landmark. Captain
Yard was born in Lawrenceville, N. j. He came
to Pittsburg at the Commencement of the war in
the capacity representative of the United States
Navy Department. He had charge of resting the
guns which we're made by the Fort Pitt Cannon
Foundry in this city. During the time lie was in
Pittsburg he married Miss Josephine Ormsby,
and Immediately atterward he built the mansion
house referred 10. He lived there with his wife
until Mrs. Yard died.
About ten years ago he retired from the United
States Navy to live in Trenton, N. j.. He leaves
one daughter, Mrs. j. Breese, who resides In
Trenton now. A large estate along the Mononga-
hela river, on the Southside, was the property of
the deceased. The internent will take place in
the Allegheny Cemetery Saturday next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
The 40O,s Great MI,take,

From the New York SUM-
The great mistake of the 400 was in selecting
the kind of Centennial they should honor by
their special patronage. What they shonid
celebrate is the centennial Of the cravat or the
invention Of the stovepipe hat. Chesterfield
or Beau Brummell. and not George Washing
ton, is their patron saint. In their devotions at
such shrines they would not be elbowed aside
by sthe common people," But at banquet in
memory of George Washington, they must ex-
pect to find the Mayor at the head of the table,
with the President on one side and the Gov
ernor on the other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
FROM OVER THE WATER.
An English Lord win Present Some wor
of Arr 10 America.

An English Lord VIII Presenr Some Works
of Art TO America.
NEW YORK, May 2-Mrs. Frank Leslie re-
ceived this morning letters from Lord Ronald
Cover, informing her of his purpose to pre-
sent, through her, to some public gallery or col
lection in New York, his colossal marble bust
of "Our Savior" called 1T is Finished" now
in the Royal Academy, London. This work Of
art, which is now on its way to this city. will be
accompanied by the plaster casts of the Shake
speare monument In bronze, lately presented
by Lord Ronald Cover to Stratford-on-Avon,
and which he desires Mrs Leslie to tender to
some "public collection of casts. or Shake
speare or artistic gallery"
Mrs. Leslie has not yet determined the ulti-
mate disposition of the marble Christ, but it Is
probable that it may be transmitted either to
the Metropolitan Museum of Art or to the st.
Patrick's Cathedral.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
Remains of the Ancient Mound Builders
Unearthed in Iowa.

WATERLOO, iowa, May 2-Important dis
coverIes have been made near Floyd, Iowa, of
remains of the ancient mound builders. A
circular mound, 80 feet in diameter and feet
high, has been opened, and five skeletons
found. They were exceedingly well preserved,
the earth having been closely packed around
them. Three of them were males. one female,
and the fifth baby.
The skull of the female is IN q good state Of
preservation and those who have made careful
measurements of it say that it shows that the
person belonged to the very lowest type of
humanity ArchRologists claim that the
measurements show inferiority even to the
celebrated 'Neanderthap' skull. These bones
are claimed to be the most perfect of any re-
mains of the mound builders yet discovered.
Theresare several other mounds near this one,
and they will be examined in few days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
MAD ANTHONY WAYNES BANNER.
A Rare Centennial Relic Obtained From an
Indian Woman.

A Rare Centennial Relic Obtained From an
Indian Woman.
WABASH, IND, May 2.-Dr. P. g. Moore. Of
this city, is the owner of rare centennial
relic, which he flung to the breeze Tuesday It
is an American flag which was carried by Brig
adler General Anthony Wayne in his expedi-
tion against the Northwestern Indians in 1892.
The flag is undoubtedly 100 years old. DR..
Moore had known of the existence of the tro-
ply for the last twenty years, and managed to
secure possession of it four years ago. 1t was
the property of Mary Dixon, of Miami county,
herited the flag from her mother. 1t was cap
tured from General Wayne by Mary Dixon's
grandfather, who was well-knoYn chief. The
flag is in size 81 by 81 feet, and is made of
pure homespun linen. There are fifteen stripes,
and the colors all hold remarkably well. The
field is by "a inches in size, and contains SIM
ply the inscription. in antique capitals, put on
with indelible ink, "a. Wayne, Commander in
Chief.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
The Increase in Circulation.

A statement prepared at the Treasury De-
partment shows that there has been a net in
crease Of E,76S, ,6S3 in the circulation since
April l. and that there has been net increase
of 81 490S,034 in the money and bullion in the
Treasury during the same period. The princi-
pal increase in the circulation was in gold and
silver certificates and United States notes. and
the principal increase in the Treasury holdings
was in gold coin, standard silver dollars and
National Bank notes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
PRESERVED IN AN OLD WELL,
Ladder Buried in the Earth SO Years
Found Without Trace of Decay.

Found Without a Trace of Decay.
scoTTsBURG, IND, May2-Some time about
the year 1920 well was bored at Lexington.
this county. by John PopkIns. with the expecta-
tion of finding oil The ewell was dug to depth
of l25 feet and was s feet in diameter. After
that depth was reached a drill was procured
and boring was continued until 800 feet more
was reached, making rs feet in all. At this
depth the well was abandoned, but not until il
had filed with water, which was very salty. In
descending to the point where the drilling was
begun, ladder 125 feet in length had to be
used.
commenced TO redig the well for the purpose
of finding natural gas. The hole had been
filled for many years. but when he cleaned it
out the ladder, which was made So years ago,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

THE secret treaty alleged to have been
made between Germany and England, as to
the partition of the Tonga and Samoan ISL
ands, is improbable on its face. According
to it Germany was to receive something. In
colonial enterprises of this kind the British
lion always wants everything in sight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

papers found out yesterday with wonderful
alertness that the ball of last Monday night
was not exactly what it should have been.
The DISPATCH published the disgraceful
facts about the ball on Wednesday morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
CHANGING INTO A MUMMY.
The Remains of the Chicago Girl Have MOI
Yet Been Inferred.

CHICAGO. May 2-The remains of Miss Will
helmnina Stahl the young lady pronounced
dead by the physicians who. attended her. but
believed by her mother to be still alive, still re.
main unburied. DR.. Moore made q careful
examination of the body last evening, and re-
ports that its condition is gradually changing
not in the direction of decomposition, but into
a state which the doctor describes as .'mummi-
fication." If this process continues, the body
may be indefinitely preserved.
No arrangements have been made for the
burial, though the family are at last convinced
that the girl is dead beyond a doubt. 1t is
feared by the relatives now that SO much in
terest has been excited in the case that it would
not be safe to deposit the body in the burial
grounds selected, and it will probably be placed
in some vault.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

IT is gratifying to onotice that our esteemed
cotemporary the Washington, Pa, Journal
devotes column editorial to the recent
street car strike in Vienna. Little Wash
ington ought to keep her eve on Vienna.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

AUSTRALIA is coming to Ireland's aid in
fine style. At Melbourne the other day,
after an address by John Dillon, one thou
sand pounds was subscribed to help Parnell
and home rule along.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
SLIGHTLY MIXED.
Supposed Letter of an Irish Gentleman to
His Son mt School

His Son ut School
The London Spectator, pursuing its re-
searches into Irish bulls prints, In its current
ISSUE the following supposed letter of an Irish
gentleman to his son at school. written by John
Brougham, the Irish actor and dramatist:
81 write to send you two pairs of my old
breeches, that you may have new coat made
out of them. Also some new socks that your
mother has Just knit by cutting down some of
mine Your mother sends you 10 dollars with
out my knowledge, and for fear you may not
spend it wisely have kept back one half, and
only send you five. Your mother and are
well, except that your sister has got the
measles, which we think would spread among
the other girls if Tom had not had it before,
honour TO my teachings; If not, you are an ass
and your mother and myself your affectionate
aranteu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Sounded Ab.urd 70 chlcaroan..

From the Minneapolis Tribune.1
A worthy Chicago divine addressed his con-
gregation on Choosing Life Partners" and
every person in the church that had reached
years of discretion smiled at the idea of anyone
in Chicago choosing partner for life. 1t was
too absurd for anything remarked one fair
Chicaroanu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

AS THE details of the orgies at the Gen.
tennial ball come in it becomes more and
more apparent that Mr.. Ward McAllister
was right when he said that the Centennial
committee could not manage the ball. They
could not manage themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
AN OCEAN RACE In PROGRESS,
Three of the Fastest Steamers Trying Each
Others Speed.

NEW YORK, May 2-The steamers City Of
New York, City of Rome and the Trave crossed
the bar at Sandy Hook for their European
ports yesterday morning at S:3l. S:45 and 9:l0
o'clock respectively. When the steamer State
OF Nebraska arrived here this morning she re-
ported that at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
she passed the City of New York, leading the
City Of Rome by eight miles, and the City of
Rome leading the Trave by three miles.
Shipping men say that the prospects for an
ocean race between the three steamers are
Oood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Geuerou. with tho People. Money.

Commissioner Tanner is carrying out his
promises to be generous with the peoples
money One of these promises-thought to be
extravagant at the time-was that If he was
made Commissioner of Pensions he would
grant no more g pensions. If person was en-
titled to pension at all, he or she was entitled
to more than 81 month, and should receive it
from him. This was not mere rhetorical
flourish. Commissioner Tanner refused to-day
to sign certificates granting 81 pensions. "Take
are too small to grant" 1t is presumed that he
will order them advanced to the 81 class. which
is the next highest. In that event he will prob
ably allow arrears to those now receiving 81
pensions, If he can construe the law that way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

The young woman of Allegheny who
sought beauty in dose Of belladonna yes
terday and got a large pain in her interior
department Instead, will probably not en-
rich any druggist again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

THE continued indisposition Of Secretary
Blaine is alarming. How is a vigorous for
eign policy to be kept going ifthe gentleman
who is to shape the policy remains in bed.
1t is to be hoped Prince Bismarck will not
take advantage Of Mr.. Blaine's sickness,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Ir is Unfortunate.
From the New YORK TeIerrsm.J

From the New York Telegram.J
Someone, dwelling on the debt this country
owes to foreigners, remarks thatt new world
was discovered by an Italian. 1t would be a
more pleasant reflection in this Centennial
year If we were able to say that America was
discovered by native American.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

THE Allegheny Baseball Club decided to
leave Pittsburg in tears as it took its de-
'parture for month, Still it looks as if the
Hustler's team might stir up the roosters on
the top perch before the season is over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
A VIII That Cnnno, be Executed.

CHICAGO. May 2-The late J. D. Jennings
left his estate by will to a trust company to be
managed for his heirs. To-day an attorney for
the company came into court and, on its behalf
declined to accept the trust which covers about
$1,000, 600 worth of property. The heirs ask for
trustee to settle up the estate, as no successor
in trust is named in the will
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Matthew Campbell.

Matthew Campbell, the senior member Of the
T. Campbell window glass firm on the Southside,
was found dead yesterday in his warehouse A
physician, after an examination, said that heart
disease had been the cause of death. Mr.. Camp
bell was one of the best known citizens on the
Southside. He was IS years of age, and when he
left his home yesterday morning he was apparent-
ly in very good health. He has been connected
with the glass industry all his life. The company
of which he was the senior member only or
Campbell, the father OF the deceased.
The remains were removed to the family resi-
place tomorrow. Mr.. Campbell was member
OF the Southside Catholic Church, on South Four
teenth street. He will be buried in st. Mary's
Cemetery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
or on a Map. Making Tour.

General Rosecrans, General ]. J. Reynolds,
General h. v. Boynton, Colonel s. G. Kellogg
and a party of ex-oficers of the Army of the
Cumberland left Washington this evening for
Cincinnati, where they will join large party
of officers from various sections of the country.
They will leave Cincinnati on special train for
Chattanooga on Saturday morning. The OBJ
ject of the trip is to assist Colonel Kellogg who
has been detailed by the War Department to
complete the maps of the Chicamauga battle
al
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
FATAL LIGHTNING BOLT.

The subtle Fluid Passes Through n Tele-
$ graph Operator Sitting mt His Desk.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May 2-At Jasper,
Walker county, yesterday afternoon, during
severe thunder-shower and electr1c-storm,
Young Frank Hurd, the local telegraph opera
tor was sitting at his desk when the lightning
hit his wires, and the current, turning down
the wires, passed through his body. He fell
forward on the floor and expired in few mo-
ments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

From the Boston Herald
Sixteen millions Of francs profit for the bank
and l6 suicides is the latest record of the
season at Monte Carlo. There is probably
something moro than mere coincidence in
these figures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
No Occasion for Remarks.

From the New York Herald.'
The Governor of North Carolina and the
Governor of South Carolina are in the city, and
the police courts will witness this morning that
there was no honest occasion for remarks be-
tween the two distinguished Statesmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Huston Yet Among the waiting.

Information was received at the Treasury
Department to-day that the count of moneys IN
the New York Sub-Treasury will not be COM
pleted before the 9th instant. This will prob
ably delay the transfer of the Office of United
States Treasurer to Mr.. Huston until the 18th
instant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Tbe CauadIau ParIiameut Prorogued.

OTTAWA, ONT, May 2-This afternoon at
o'clock His Excellency, the Governor Cen
eral. prorogued the third session Of the Fifth
Parliament of the Dominion Of Canada in a
speech in which he congratulated the members
on the work they have accomplished during the
session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

THERE is smell of fried fish in New
York. stuyve Fish, the Chairman of the
Centennial Ball Committee, is in the frying
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
On Wonderful Growth.

From the Louisgille Courier-Journal.l
George Washington had a hatchet and NOV
nearly every American has anax TO grind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

From the Boston Herald!
The latest play in London is wealth u
Paradoxical as it may seem. it is poor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
PoIIcemcp BeJonr 10 Clpb.

From the New York World.l
An important fact brought out by the large
crowds was that every policeman in this city
belongs to club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

You Shouldn't Be n Bad Boy, Wardie.
From the Philadelphia Times.I
Ward McCallister has gone of in a pout be-
cause the other 6O0OO,0O0 won't acknowledge
that he and his ridiculous 400 are the only peo
pie in this conntry who amount to anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
A reception brilliantly Successful.

The wife Of Hon. j. s. T. Stranahan, Of
Brooklyn, gave reception this evening to the
family of Secretary Tracy. Among the guests
were Mrs. Tracy, Miss Tracy. Secretary Traey's
married daughter, Mrs. Wilmerding, Mrs
Harrison, Senator and Congressman William
Copeland Wallace, Mrs. Wallace and Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Nichols.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

THE New York World and some other
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
GOSSIP OF a GREAT CITY.



NEW YORK, May 2-At O'Clock this morn.
Henry V. Rosenbaum swoke to find burlY
burglar crawling into his bedroom through q
mass Of flags and Centennial bunting Mr.. Ro-
senbaum is small, but spunky. He made
lunge over the foot Of his bed
and caught the burglar by the leg
already over the window sill. The burglar
held tight to Centennial shield beside the
window with one hand and pounded Mr.. Rosen-
baum with the other. Mr.. Rosenbaum roared
for help, but did not let 60 Of the burglar. Mrs.
Rosenbaum then took hand in the fight. The
united efforts of the two-were too much for
the burglar He toppled over and fell twenty
feet to the pavement carrying with him the
Centennial shield and quantity Of bunting.
Mr. Rosenbaum ran to the station house In his
night shirt and barefooted. The burglar lay
ON the pavement under . mass Of bunting
when the police came for him. He was insen-
sible and his left leg was broken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
Not Yet starved to Death.

George francis Train finished the fourteenth
DAY Of his fast at noon. His pulse Is down to
90 and weak. His weight has fallen from 1873 to
174 pounds. He continues his diet of two
pitchers Of ice water and a Turkish bath daily.
Next Sunday he viii lecture at the Union
Square Theater, under the supervision Of A.
Miner Griswold, Of TEXAS SUting& Before
going on the stage he will suck an orange and
drink az cup of coffee so that he can stand
squarely on his legs. Mr.. Train remains firm
in his determination to outfast DR.. Tanner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
DAILY DISPATCH. One Year........."...."..SS 90
DAILY DISPATCH, Per Quarter. ECO
DAILY DISPATCH, One Month. h................ 20
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday one
year As w
DAILY DISPATCH including Sunday, per
quarter. ............ ...s....s'.... "
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, one
month 90
SUNDAY DISPATCH, one year......".......... so
WEEKLY DISPATCH, one year. Is
TIE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
l5cents per week, orincluding the Sunday edition,
at % cents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

Mrs. Harrison's New York Programme.
Mrs. Harrison viii remain In the city until
Saturday evening, the guest Of Vice President
Levi P. Morton and wife. This evening Mrs.
Harrison dined with Colonel Shepard and
wife, and tomorrow evening IN b. ooklyn with
some friends, the Van Nostrands. She will
leave for Washington in private car on satur-
day evening on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03

1T seems that it is becoming popular here, as
it has become elsewhere, for ladies to have
their hands photographed, and the windows Of
the photographers in town are just now full of
such curious exhibits of art; but it must be said
in candor that most of the photographs of
hands that are to be seen in the shop windows
these days are particularly ugly. Perhaps the
girls who have pretty hands won't allow the
wicked photographers to exhibit their photo
graphs. Anyhow, most of these exhibitions
have decidedly gruesome effect.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1889-03-15
Strong Evidence of Foul Play.

A few days SINCE the remains Of hui
man being We're found near Athens.
The coroner being norified repaired to
tic scense and empanneled jury. The
evidence disclosed the remains to be
those of an Irishnan by the name of
William Musgrove, who disappeared
very mysteriously from the Athens
community about ten months ago.
Musgrove was an upright, honest old
Irishman, and had but two or three en-
emies in the world. The theory is that
ono Of these enemies waylayed the old
man and assassinated him as he was
quietly aud alone travelling along the
road near Mr.. Green Walkers. To
conceal the dastardly and inluman Of
tense, the body was hidden in a thick
place among tho leaves and brush.
There, was found with the bones ard
skeleton, testament with tho name
OF the deceased plainly written in it,
and as be was accustomed to carrying
this book, there is no mistake about
the identity of the remains. Strong
suspicion attaches to certain parties,
but as yct no arrests hare hccn made.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1889-03-15
District Court.

The court is still dragging its weary
leH.th along, this making three weeks
ali devoted TO The trial of jury casey
E;ucc or last issue tie following are
the most interesting cases disposed Of
State VS.. Smith Brothers, fcul) charged
with murder, trial by jury, verdict
not guilty. State VS.. James and Eze-
kial Smith, charged with numbering q
negro WOMAN near Summerlield; this
cass was continued On application of
the State on account Of tie absence of
one Of the witnesses, and the accused
were admitted to bail in the sum of
SG0G0e0 each which they readily gave.
State vs.. Koh Right CT ais, charged with
numbering BIZ Edwards near Gordon,
was bngun on Monday and on Wcdnes-
day The jury returned the following
verdict:
Rob Right, guilty as charged; Tom
Bugg, guilty without capital pualsh-
meui; Bill Ware, guilty Of manslau2h-
ter, and y mistrial as to Virge White.
State VS.. Jud and billiard Bart, charg-
ed with murder, tried by jury, yer-
diet, mistrial.
Tie following named persons have
been conveyed to the pelltentary at
Baton Rouge: VIII Hill, convicted of
perjury, seateHce year; Tom Burt, con-
yicted OF shooting with latent to nIur-
dor, sentence 6 years. There are other
parties Nho are sentenced whose cast s
are pending on appcs! to The Supreme
Court.
Court Will likely adjourn on to-mer.
row to meet again next Monday week
Under the present arrangements Of the
terra, court can only sit here for three
weeks at once.