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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
A MILLIONAIRE,S WILL,
Daniel B. Fayerwether Leaves Hundreds
of Thousands for Education.

Daniel b. Fayerwether Leaves Hundreds
of Thousands for Education.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The will of Daniel B.
Fayerwether, the millionaire leather dealer
which was filed to-day, gives 81 100 900 to differ
en- colleges and s95,O00 to hospitals. The will
was made on October 6, 1880. and has four codi-
ellis. The testator died on November 15 $780,
The executors are Justus L. Vaughan and
Thomas V. Rich.
The following heuuests are made: Yale Col
lege, for Sheffield Scientific School, $500. OOO;
Columbia College. s2OO. 900; Cornell University.
$500 900; Bowdoin College, Sl00 GOO: Amhert Col.
lege, 100000; Williams College, Sl00 900; Dart
mouth College, 100000: W Wesleyan University.
Sl0O 900: Hamilton College. Sl00. 900: University
of Rochester, 100000; Lincoln University.
Sl00 600; University of Virginia, 500 600; Hamp.
ton University. 100000; Marysville College.
SlO0 600; Union Theological Seminary and en-,
dowment of cadetships, $4,000; Lafayette COL
lege $50 600; Marietta College, $50 coo; Adelbert
College $4,000; Wabash College, s500 Pach
College, S50,O0O.
The residue of his estate which was also to
have gone TO these colleges pro rata of his be-
quest, is changed by codicil SO that it is given
absolutely to the executors. The hospitals
given bequests are all in this city, The rest of
the estate is divided up among his family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

purchase, as the times when the Allegheny
is navigable above Herr's Island are few
and far between. 1t is a well understood
principle that industries requiring trans
portation for large masses of heavy freight
will find location on tine banks of a naviga-
BILE river protection against excessive rail-
way charges. But on the class of transpor-
tation required for the Poor Farm it is
hardly credible that the saving from loca-
tion on ariver would amount to one-haIf the
interest on the increased cost of the land.
The requirement should be for enough
land to furnish comfortable sites for the
necessary buildings, with convenient access
from a railroad, healthy neighborhood,
with good drainage and an adequate supply,
from either streams or springs of pure water
for the use of the institution. These re-
quirements ought to be met with saving
on the cost that will be necessitated by the
present ordinance of sum which would ma
terially enlarge and improve the buildings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
AN INADMIssABLE PROPOSITION.

A very remarkable proposition in connec-
tion with the demand of New York City for
a recount of its population was hinted at in
the hearing of the representatives of that
city before the House Census Committee last
week. The question was asked whether
New York would not be satifed if allowed
an additional member of the House, without
a recount, which question was promptly and
properly answered in the negative.
OF course it is not certain that such a
question had any especial significance; but
if it had it is pertinent to say that it would
be hard to propose any settlement of the
the matter that would exhibit more COM
plete disregard of justice. New York, like
any other locality in the country, is entitled
to the representation accorded her by an
adequate and honest census, and no more.
If the census of last summer was full one,
to give New York one more Congressman
would be to give her representation to which
she is not entitled. Ii the census is not
thorough, there is no way of correcting the
mistake except by q careful recount. Such
a compromise would amount to a confession
that the census has been botched, and a
bribe to New York for refraining from fur
ther demand for the only certain way of cor
recting the error.
IfNew York presents a good prinaa Jacie
case of inadequacy in her census, as she
seems to, the only honest way out of it is to
order recount While Congress is abou;
it. 1t might also take some steps to deter
mine, in the interest of the whole country,
why the census cannot be made to show
something better for the past decade
of prosperity than rate of natural increase
less than during the decade OF the war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
DIED ON A SLEEPER.
The Fate of the Last of Remarkable Band
of Ex-Confederates.

The Fate of the Last of Remarkable Band
of Ex-Confederates.
MILAN, TENN, Dec. S.-Harry G. Janet died
on the New Orleans sleeper here last night.
With the dead man a nephew watched and
waited, and delivered to the authorities several
papers, which show the dead mans career to
have been a strange and checkered one. When
Johnston surrendered, in 1865 the brigade of
which General John c. Biggs was commander,
and which the man who died last night was
Colonel, marched to Atlanta, slipping away
there disbanded. The officers of the brigade,
with the staff, met at banquet
given by the grim old General.
and there formed of
the strangest brotherhoods history records.
The Famous Twenty" composed of the best
blood in the South. saw their homes devastated
their hearth-fires destroyed and had no place to
lay their heads. Wine intiamed their already
frenzied passions and they swore eternal
fidelity to each other, but that their hands
should be against every man who fought
against them. They also swore to spend the
balance of their lives in riotous living and dis
slpation.
How well they kept their oaths is shown by
the fact that in four years l3 had crossed over
into the unknown, and in 1850 only one was left,
the man who died last night. A diary shows
that not one of the Famous Twenty" died a
dshon0rable death, and though they failed to
harm any of their old-tilne enemies each died
satisfied. The dead mans body was carried to
VicksDurg, Miss, the home of the dead soldier.
by his nephew. His last words were: General
Biggs, have done my duty" and as his weak
hands were uplifted in salute his spirit took
its hiphu-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Davis, Fifth Avenue Museum.

The genuine plantation songs and glees of
the Excelsior Jubilee Singers were the musi-
cal attraction at Harry Davis Museum yester-
day. and they pleased large audiences hugely.
These minstrels are the genuine colored folks,
and their music has the true ring of the cotton
fields and the sugar corn. The magnetic mys-
terry of Miss Matte Lee Price is still TO be
found here, and on Wednesday next four prom
inent physicians. Of this city. will make an at
tempt to find out the source of her power.
exhibition, while the geological garden has
been permanently enriched by the addition of
Jocco, the big monkey, and the prairie dogs,
who have already begun to burrow out their
homes and make themselves generally interest
ing. In the theater among the attractions are
LIE Roy and Lincoln, the Dutch comedians; the
Taylor girls, in violin duets and songs; Charles
and Jenny Welch; John Murray, a clever
comedian and Florence Murray, who sings
topical song with plenty of snap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

admirers were to greet her after being two
years away from this city. One does nottire Of
Lotta. In her particular field she still remains
in her well-earned position of best. In that she
excels as certainly as Booth does in his especial
forte.
TO hear and see her, as did large audience
last night, is TO wonder at her prodigioIs powers
as delineator of a peculiar and yet familiar
character. One never thinks how truly great
are her powers because she is SO true to life and
human nature that her portraits glide pleasant
ly into the mind and awaken acknowledgment
almost before you realize that she is acting.
Her continuous flow of high spirits. her ever
present grace and ease of action and her sweet
ly modulated voice, coupled with her stimulation
never fail to charm. OF course, she captivated
everyone last night. As Ausette she is charming.
and in her present company none are anything
but good. Helen Dayne as Maud, and Will D
Rising as Sir Hugh Tracey. have talent Of
high quality. Tonight she appears in Ina.
new play, for which great things are promised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
TROUT IN A WELL.
Probably a Subterranean Outlet From q

Probably a Subterranean Outlet From a
River in the Vicinity.
SANTA BARBARA, Dec. S.-An artesian well
was some yeaIs ago sunk on the beach of San
Buenaventura, five feet from high water mark.
At depth of about 143 feet q strong flow Of
water was obtained, spouting 35 feet above the
ground. Some fish were observed IN the waste
water, and an examination of the well revealed
the fact that it was filled with young trout.
They were perfectly developed. eyes and all,
and measured about two inches in length.
Thousands of them were throw out by each
jet The temperature of the well water was
about $40 Fahrenheit. 1t is believed that the
fish may have come from the head waters of
the Santa Clara river by some subterranean
outlet. That stream itself is several miles dis
tant from the well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
THEY STAYED FOR BREAKFAST.
Rival Suitors for Lady's Hand Make a
Extended Night Call.

Rival Suitors for Lady's Hand Make an
Extended Night Call.
NYAcK N. Y, Dec. S.-An estimable young
lady living here has among her gentlemen
friends a frequent caller from the interior of
the county, who came down on Saturday to
spend the evening with her. About o'clock
Nyack gentleman came to the lady's house,
also to spend the evening with her. The gen.
tlemen were introduced to each other and soon
became well acquainted.
When the hours grew late each gentleman
looked anxIously to see if the other was going
to leave but both seemed inclined to remain.
The lady, full of mischief. evidently enjoyed
the situation, and when at o'clock Oh Sunday
morning she laughingly explained the matter
to her mother that lady insisted oil both gentle
men staying to breakfast. The invitation was
accepted and the callers went away at o'clock
in the morning together.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Harry Williams Academy.

Reilly and Wood always bring an attraction
at Harry Williams that is well worth seeing,
and their company this season is no exception
to their rule. Besides the invlncIble Pat Reilly
himself, there are the original Papillon dancers
that made such hit in "Kajanka," and Leoni
Clarke's cat circus. a collection of wonderfully
trained animals, and a number of other excel
lent features. The audience last evening was
not only as large as usual, but it was even more
than usually enthusiastic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

WITH regard to the question: "Ought our
Daughters to be Dowered?'' the answer is easy.
They should be lowered with cheerful disposi-
tions, cultivation of the affections. and
training which enables them to do their work
in life bravely and well. Daughters so lowered
will be worth more to themselves and those
related to them than any amount Of money in
bank or bonded securities. If we have brave,
bright and useful women, the question whether
they have any money or not sinks into utter
insignifcance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
THE MASON AND DIXON LINE.
Definite Statement Necessary to Satisfy
Curious Ones,

A DenniIe Statemeh5 necessary TO Satisfy
Curious Ones.
From the st. Louis Republic
The Mason and Dixon Line runs alone the
parallel of latitude 800 and 49,, e6o and g. sepa.
rating Pennsylvania from Maryland 1t was
drawn by two distinguished English surveyors.
Charles Mason and jeremiah Dixon, who bega n
their work in 1853 and finished it in 1867. The
line is marked by stones set at intervals of five
miles; each having the arms of Lord Baltimore
engraved on one side and those of the Penn
family upon the other. Besides these large
stones set to mark each fifth mile, smaller
stones were set at the end of each mile, these
having letter engraved upon one side and
letter M on the other; these intended as initial
letters of Pennsylvania and Maryland. All Of
these stones were engraved in England The
Mason and Dixon line was not the line separa
ting the free and the slave States. The line
settled on in the compromise OF 1920 was $50 3O.
The Mason and Dixon line, as shown above.
runs along the parallel OF 800 49,.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

IT is interesting to learn that New
Jersey millionaire is going to build a temple
for faith cures anr twill spend $780, 900 if neces-
sary in performing miraculous cures" The
idea of securing miraculous cures by large ex-
penditures of money is hardly second to the
kindred idea of winning political victories by
the same pecuniary agency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

THE Philadelphia Press very sensibly
says that the Legislature Of Pennsylvania
should appoint divorce commission to CO.
operate with that created In New York in
favor of uniform divorce legislation. The two
States by themselves may not be able to do
much in abolIshing the discrepancies that now
exist In the legislation of fortytwo other States
built is possible that if they should get together
they might conclude to do something in the
line of preventing the scandals that are likely
to arise out of secret divorce trials.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
ADDITION TO THE DOMAIN,
NewIy-Discovered Valley in the New State

A Newly-Discovered Valley in the New State
of Washington.
SEATTLE, Dec. S-The newly-found valley,
that lies just above Gray's River Falls, is at
tracing considerable attention. BY keeping TO
the south bank of the river insress can be made
without much difficulty. The more fully ex-
fo become IL is estimated that it is at least
three miles wide. The bench lands are very
extensive in their area, and are susceptible of
a high state of cultivation.
II is calculated there is room for 100 or more
families to settle and make comfortable homes.
A portion of this new-fouDd valley is located in
Pacific county, which lies to the north Of Wah-
kiakum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
ONE of the striking exposes of pol

ONE OF the striking exposes of political
inconsistency is furnished by the Tory attitude
toward Parnell. A year ago the entire Tory
press was embarked in the enterprise of hold
ing Parnen up as a man of whom the English
should beware. Now they are beginning to
treat him with marked favor. The radical
change is due to the fact that now Parnell is
opposed to Gladstone and the Tories are pre-
pared to take any medicine that will beat the
great commoner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

In Buffalo they have figured out that
ballot reform makes the election cost a dollar
for each vote. II that secures an honest cleo
tion it would be cheaper at five dollars vote
than an election where the price of two or
three dollars is paid by one of the contesting
nartieS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Now talk is heard among the leaders of
the House of increasing the tax on whisky Ito
meet the expected deficit" Is it possible that
the House leaders are SO reckless as to disre-
gard the arithmetical demonstration of the
Secretary of the Treasury that there will be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Harris Theater.

It took little repairing to make "Peck's Bad
Boy" as attractive as it proved to be yesterday
to two oyerhowing audiences at this house.
The repairing has been done and effectively.
In the second act a novel skirt dance has been
introduced, as well as some good new songs
and variety business that caught on in great
shape yesterday, and insures a good weeks
huSiuaas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

THERE is at last material hope that
Filter may pc President of the Philadelphia
Union League. This will add brilliance to the
star of Filters glory, but it is hard on the
Union League.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Bjou Theater,

Lotta is superb True, the play she appeared
in last evening was an old one, but she never
gets old. Her vivacity aId bright humor are
Just as infectious as ever, and last nights au-
dience at the Biiou testified how glad her many
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

PACIFIC coast Senatorships are generally
supposed to rule high; but Senator Stanford's
bid of SlO0, OO0O 900 in loans to the farmers is a
little the highest bid on record.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

BEYOND few bucks who are reported to
have danced themselves into the land of spirits
the ghost dances have not yet been especially
productive of ghosts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Now that the Dakota Sioux are declaring
that their census is inadequate it begins to
look as if no one is as poor as to do reverence
to that phenomenal enumeration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Birth of Winter.
A snowdrop fell from chilly sky
In the stiffness of the night;
Then others came, by its side to lie,
In the morn the earth was white.
A Frost King came from an icy land,
And played in the pure white snow;
He tossed the flakes in his frozen hand,
And fingered, loath to 60.
Awind came down from an ice bound sea,
1t swept O. er the singing rill;
And with one breath hushed its melody,
Then the earth was cold and still.
A laugh went up from a merry crowd.
And the children full of glee,
Tore gaping rents in the thick white shroud
In their winter revelry.
A sun came up from the how'ry lands,
Absent 10! many day;
1t smiled and snapped the frosty bands,
And the snowdrop went away.
ALL's fare in a passenger rate war; of course
THE stranger within our gates last Saturday
got a splendid view of Pittsburg in 1870.
THE snow Is tantalizing. Only enough falls
at a time to make slush. If Shedding snow
would nut in an appearance Christmas shoppers
from the rural districts would keen the store
folk busy.
THE factory whistle is relic of the past
Clocks are cheap now. The footing things
should be silenced.
Fiction that follows the scientific thought
of the times is well enough; but fiction that
follows the social waves that clash on the
shores of humanity is neither elevating nor en-
tertaining
PRoF, KOCH has made professional enemies
A man is not thoroughly hated until he does
something which lifts him out of the common
place.
UNsKILLED labor organizes for self protec-
ton and skilled labor organizes for self ad.
yancement, In this age of vast fortunes made
through corporate alliances, labor has no other
remedy.
If there were no homely or plain females in
the world women would be gauged by their ac-
complishments instead of their features.
SAVE me from my friends should be
Erin's cry now.
THE early shopper gets the best bargain. The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
stores are full of surprises for Christmas gift
hunters too.

stores are full Of surprises for Christmas gift
hunters. too.
A sCULL race will be novelty in Congress.
Still that's what the Greevy-Scull contest
means.
A PITTsBURG iron mill has been compelled
to drop lot of firemen on account of an over
supply of natural gas. The firm has its own
gas wells. The gas supply is apparently all
right if you are not at the mercy of a monopoly.
Only Talks About It.
A big doctor went to Berlin
To get some of Koch's medicine,
But when he got there
They had none to spare,
80 all he can give us is "chin."
THE cigar has immortalized a statesman. A
trade mark is often a better monument than
bronze statue.
WOMEN get more enjoyment out of society
than men, because they are easily entertained.
A man is often bored where woman is de-
lighted.
SHOVEL the snow off your pavement and re-
ceive the blessing of the pedestrian.
WHEN wars cease and Africa is fully ex-
pioiCo buO o1uuy VI geography Will NOT De very
fascinating and the map makers will not have
to change their plates so frequently.
IF the State sinking fund is not watched it
will sink out of sight.
FAMILIARITY breeds contempt. This proba-
bly, accounts for the increase in divorces, as
marriage breeds familiarity.
RAILROAD beds are full of sleepers
A GREAT many people seem to be in love
with their own voice, because they want to talk
all the while.
SOMETIMES the lay of minstrel produces an
egg.
PARNELL is in the minority, but he has the
combination of the Nationalist safe
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

A PITTsBURG iron mill has been compelled
to drop lot of fremen on account of an over
supply of natural gas. The firm has its own
gas wells The gas supply is apparently all
right if you are not at the mercy of monopoly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Birth of Winter.

AT all events the snow cheers the children,
and that should be compensation enough.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

A scULL race will be a novelty in Congress
Still that's what the Greevy-Scull contest
means.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Treacherous Weather.
If you would save doctor bill
And chase away the blues,
Take an occasional quinine pill
And wear good oyershoes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

AL1GHr snow means a heavy fall for good
many people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
DEER meat-Venison.

WITH the advent of winter the perils Of rail.
way travel increase. Go slow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
A11's fare in passenger rate war. of course

THE stranger within our gates last Saturday
got splendid view of Pittsburg in 1870.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

THE factory whistle is relic of the past
Clocks are cheap now. The footing things
should be silenced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

IF some of the scientists would turn their at
tention from our origin to our destination they
would be comforting greater benefits upon hu
manity. Ours is not question of descent but
of ascent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

A SONG will catch crowd quicker than
speech, but its effects are not as lasting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

THE snow Is tantalizing. Only enough falls
at a time to make slush. If Shedding snow
would put in an appearance Christmas shoppers
from the rural districts would keep the store
folk busy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

BEFORE man goes to the dogs he usually
goes to the doggery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Vols, No. SO5.-Entered at Pittsburg Postofice,
November IA. lSS7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

IT is rumored that domestic duties. If moth
ing else, will keep Mary Anderson from appear
ing on the stage this season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

Only Talks About It.
A big doctor went to Berlin
To get some of Koch's medicine,
But when he got there
They had none to spare,
So all he can give us is chin"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

IT has been demonstrated that woman cal
develop her mind to equal mans, but not he
muscle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Base Uses of the Beautiful.

P1TTsBURG is cultiyating art as well as arti
Zans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

FICTION that follows the scientific thought
of the times is well enough; but fiction that
follows the social waves that clash on the
shores of humanity is neither elevating nor en-
Pertaining,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

IF there were no homely or plain females in
the world women would be gauged by their ac-
complishments instead of their features,