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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
John N. Kelly.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcK

BPECIXL TELHGKAh TO THE DISP1TCH.i
CANTON August t28.-Intelligence has just been
received here Of the death by consumption Of
John N. Kelly, formerly manager of the Canton
Electric Light and Power Company, who died at
his old home at Stonington, Conn.,, aged but 80
wears. The deceased was for long time suf-
ferer from consumption, and it was in hopes of
recovery that year ago he gave up the manage
ment OF the electric light plant and moved to
California. After five months residence in that
East to die.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
rar RAIIRo.p CONSOLIDATION.

The old announcement is made, this time
in very positive manner, that the relations
between the Baltimore and Ohio and Pitts
burg and Western railroads have reached
degree of union that amounts to prac-
teal consolidation, and that the superin-
tendent of the Pittsburg division of the
Baltimore and Ohio has taken charge Of the
practical operations Of the latter road. Re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
A. ]. Greer.
rsprc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE prspArc

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATCH.I
ALTOONA, August 2s.-A. J. Greer. the veteran
editor of this city, died this morning aged 81
years. He was writer Of rare ability. and for
many years was editor Of the Altoona Tribune.
His newspaper work was known to many in Penn
der, and served in Company b. Third regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry, and was 8
His funeral will take place on Thursday
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

ADMIRAL SYMoNDs, of the British
navy. declares that A out Of II large British
Ironclads are either dangerous or useless. This
leaves this country in the position Of having to
build only IS such vessels to catch up with En-
gland-provided we find any way of guarding
against the same proportion of wasted work in
building our big vessels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

CHICAGO lost one of her handsomest the
aters yesterday by fire. and still worse several
fremen were badly injuied by falling walls.
Mcvicker's Theater was ore Of the finest in
the country-a model in many respects But as
time goes on the prime necessity Of making
theaters fire proof. we hope, viii become sp-
parent Fortunately. most theater fires have
occurred of late in the absence of the audience
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

AN ocean steamer is to be named "The
Spree" and the Baltimore Herald thinks that
she may not be popular. Yet reports say that
great many men think that just the thing
for an ocean voyage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
BARKIS Is WILLING.
A Pennsylvania Farmer Looking for n Help
meet Among Immigrants.

meet Among Immigrants.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
NEW YORK. August 26.-James Watson, a
blonde-bearded farmer of Shoholo, Pike coun-
ty, Pa, called at the Barge Office to-day to find
q helpmeet. He says his farm is not big, but is
valuable and that he has q bank account of
$1,000. He has also 8 horses, Is pigs and cows.
He looked at fair young Irish immigrant and
wanted to marry her right away. She listened
like to marry him, but she didn't want to be
from young woman who came over
with her. She would readily consent to have
the ceremony performed if Mr.. Watson would
get another bridegroom for her friend. Mr..
Watson said he did not know of any likely wild
over like himself, and so there was no mar
rage,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
WHENI

yITHEN mans born his trouble begins;
When mans grown he's burdened with sins
When mans married his fate may be twins
When man dies, who knows what he wins?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
A GOOD WITNESS 10 HAVE ON HAND.
The TURN OF The lied.

r HEY strolled last month upon the shore,
Whene'er the tide was out;
And now at home they stroll some more,
And wish-with Tower at the door
The tied were in. no doubt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

THE House of Representatives contrived
to waste yesterday in trivial controversy. The
desirability of adjournment is emphasized by
such exhibitions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

M. FLAMMARIoN says that the recent
destructive storm in France was not a cyclone
but an electric storm. It wrecked buildings
and killed people just as effectively under one
name as the other
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

WE have had hot spell and cold snap
and rainy term in Aueust-nas the Signal
Service anything new in the shape of weather
to give usf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

The alliance between the Pittsburg and
Western and Baltimore and Ohio roads was an
inevitable result of the forces which bound the
interests OF those lines together. They are
natural connections, and their closer union will
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Transatlantic steamship Races.

From the Boston Advertiser.1
Perhaps nothing less than the drowning Of
l,5OO human beings at one time In consequence
Of efforts to break the record will break the
spell Of madness which incites to such con-
tests,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
The Prizs Essnx Contest.

THE DISPATCH each week will offer Prizes
for the best Essays and Contributions on a
topic to be chosen and announced, SO as to give
ample time for their preparation. The Prize
Essay Contest for the opening week will be
open only to Amateur Writer'S professional
newspaper and magazine contributors being
barred. All Amateurs in Western Pennsylva-
MIA can contest for the Prizes
OPENING WEEKS PRIZE TOPICS.
For the opening week THE DISPATCH will
offer the prizes announced herewith for the
best DESCRIPTIVE ARTICLE ON THE EXPOSE
TIoN as whole. Articles must be general in
character and deal with the instructive and
unique features of the displays and attractions.
No putting in the line of designating by name
the exhibitors will be permitted. The features
and attractions can only be referred to in gen.
eral and interesting way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Robert #. Grove.

John and james W. Grove OF this city, yester-
day received the sad news OF the death of their
brother, Robert I. Grove. near York. Deceased
exemplary young man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

The Senate debate on the tariff seems to
be in line for conclusion-althoughi ir is out of
Plumb.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

The patched-up peace between Guatemala
and San Salvador is very like war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
I,Iab,ina The Fire, or NInety.Two.

LiRntihR the FIRES Oh N'netyi"o'
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.l
The cigars distributed among the Grand
Army boys by the noble General Alger may be
the means of smoking DR.. Harrison out Of the
White House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
No Occasion for Bourbon Joy,

From the Philadelphia Press
The Federal elections bill has been postponed
not defeated. Statesmen who imagine that 1t
is dead will discover long before the robins nest
again that it is the liveliest corpse they ever
sat up with o. nights.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
HER BOY CANE HOME.

CHE was little old woman in black, with the
least bit of white ruching about her neck
just such a creature as ir takes to bring one
down to the real thought of humanity, out of
the hurly-burty of every day existence to the
little sorrows and little rays Of sunshine that
go to make up life as it is. Everybody n noticed
her as she came in the car. Her sweet old
face didn't have many wrinkles in It, and the
passengers wondered If she wasn't the prettiest
girl in her crowd when she was young.
The little. old lady had two letters in her
hand. and after she had given the conductor
her nickel, she opened one Of them, at the same
to. her nose. As she read the letter smile
gathered all over her face and then broke into
a laughing chuckle that everybody in the car
noticed. Another smile came, then laugh and
more smiles and the letter was finished. The
little old woman was the happiest person on
the car and she seemed to want to say some-
thing to somebody. As she put away the first
letter and began opening the other one, she
turned to lady sitting by her said:
"That letter is from Johnny, my boy mean.
He's been gone a long time now and every
Saturday get letter from him. He never
forgets his old mother. John doesn't, and some
day he will come back to see me. You don't
know the comfort of such son, young lady"
The second letter was taken from the en-
velope and the little old woman began reading.
In moment she started and then jumped to
her feet, staring wildly at the sheet she had in
her hands.
mo. nor' she screamed '.No. it Is not So
it can't be so."
The little old woman reeled and big. burly
home-going laborer caught her in his arms.
She was taken from the car. accompanied by
number of the passengers, and lifted to a drug
store. When she was finally laid down one of
the passengers put his ear close to her heart,
and then rising, shook his head.
The little old woman had diedi In one Of her
hands letter was clasped, and in the other
she clutched a rumpled sheet The bit of
paper was taken by one Of the passengers, who
read aloud to the others:
Dear Madam-It is with pain that we dis
close to you sad news concerning your son. As
he was returning to tho mining camp from the
postoffice last night his horse threw him against
a rock, and he never spoke again. He died
this morning"
GOOD WITNESS TO HAVE ON HAND.
A TALL, lank country judge was walking
from the village tavern in Virginia coun-
ty seat.
"Say, Jedge, hole on dar er mint"
"Well, Bob, what do you wantP' asked the
Judge as he turned his quid over.
''Jedge, you's got my brother Jim dar in jail
for stealin' sheep. Is you gwine try him ter
day?"
''Yes; why?'
"Hits jes' like dis. De angel Gabrl come ter
me las night an he zez ez how my brother
didn't stole no sheep. He say he jes' ez inner
cent as newborn baby. Now, wat you gwine
do bout dat?'
"Humph! I reckon you'd better tell the
Sheriff to summon Gabriel at once"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27


For the best contribution on the above topic
THE DISPATCH will award prize of a
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECE.
For the Second Prize THE DISPATCH will
award FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PIECE.
For the Third Prize The DISPATCH will for
ward by mail to the winner a copy of the
Sunday issue of THE DISPATCH for One
Year.
THE CONDITIONS.
Each article must make at least 800 and not
more than 1000 words. a
Competitions must be written legibly, on one
side of the paper, only. and must be labeled,
THE DISPATCH PrizeI Essay Contest. Expo
sition Descriptive Article; closing Saturday.
September 6, 1890"
Contributions must be left at THE DISPATCH
Headquarters. Brunswick -Oollender Co. IS
space. Exposition Buildings.
Correct name, address and age of contestant
must accompany MSS, name only for publica-
ton If successful.
THE DISPATCH reserves the right to publish
any contribution, whether it be awarded a prize
or not
The Prize Essay Contest for the first week
will close with the Exposition on Saturday
night. September 6.
Watch for Second Weeks Prize Topic and
Ballot Bulletin.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09
AMERICAN DEGREES.
They Are Not Recognized by the Medical
 Faculties of Europe,

The University of Berlin has decided not to recognize the degrees conferred by American medical colleges. on tho ground that such institutions differ greatly in character and that time can not be spared to separate the good from the bad. That there is excellent req son for the complaint is generally known. If our best colleges were fairly typical there would Lc no question of the reception of American degrees abroad. But they are not. On the con. trary they form but small fraction of tho whole. Berlin is not unique in the respect of refusing to recognize Amcri. can degrees. Knowing the utterly worthless character of many of eur col leges, it has long been n rule in q. army and navy to accept no certificates as conclusive, \ rigid examination of the applicant for surgeons position is conducted in both branches of the Gov. crnmont, and this is done without the slightest reference to the medical in. stitution which has already granted its diploma. Is it reasonable, then, To blame the University of Berlin for fol. lowing a precedent which has the sane. ton of our Government? No doubt thorc arc colleges in America which will compare favorably with those abroad
 but it would b. foolish to argue that the average standard tfabilitr sso high here a. it is on the continent Germany and France have made their medical schools public institutions, and their reputation is SO excellent ;nat diplomas issued by them command worldwide respect, and are just as valuable in America as any. where else. \Ignorancc in medicine and ignorance in law arc matters of vital concern to theipublc. IL is a shocking condition of ATairs when the State guarantees no pGotcction to the indi- vidual against the incompct"ncy of those whose right to act in Nr professional ca. racity is guaranteed by institutions operating under its charter. New York was among tEc first,o: thr States to show it's appreciation of the danger. and six years ago lin was passed rroyid- ing that law students should p4Ss an examination which would guarantee fitness 10 enter upon their legal studies
 Last year the samc prov ision was ma le
 to apply to medicine, and the Regents Academic examination i3 now ono of the best possible safe guards. Su that in this commonwealth, at least. very ma. trrial progreSs has been made along lines of impiuvcm Et. The American students at Berlin must kecnly feel their position. Hut what are they to do? Priyy Counselor klpelrcl is per
 fectly correct when he says that we havc institutions of real worth cs. tablished side by side with those that nrc practically humbugs,"5 and that the laNity of American laws and regu- iations concerning tho co afefring of de
 grees is remarkable. -M ooklyG Eagle,
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09
DIED WORTH MILLIONS.
An Octogensrian French Miser and Ills
 Hoard of Wealth.

oi Nfhiths
 A rather remarkable miscr named Durand has just departed this life in the town of Rodez, France, writes an occa- sional correspondent. IIo was eighty six years old, and, according to the French estimate of fortune, he was a triple millionaire, his magot being worth in cash and paper 5000, coo francs. Du- rand used to go about the town like a mendicant--so much so that people often offered him aims, but were grinned at for thoir proiTorcd generosity. He was known to have had but one tailor-made suit of clothes during his long years of residence in Rodez, but on tho days when he went to draw his dividends at tho local banks he generally donned a garment intended to be ceremOnious, which seemed to be a compromise be- tween blouse and a sack. The miser lived alone in big house, the doors of which were doubly locked, and occupied himself with mending his clothes and boots, cooking, washing his linen and counting up his money-this last task being his daily delight and principal pastime. Durand has left his house and the bulk Of his bullion to a female fish monger the widow of Noverand sometimes visited him. There arc two other legacics-onc to the Bishop of Rodez. and the other to the Lady Su- porior of a convent in the town. To his own relatives, some of whom are in poverty, the miscr has not left penny, London Telegraph.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09
A Word About Idle Wishes.

Idle wishes arc those which begin and end with themselves. They lead to no effort, they develop no energy, they in- augurate no plan of action. It would probably astonish most of us could we realize truly how many of our wishes wero of this character. Sometimes they relate to past which is irrevocable. Men wish that they had inherited prop crty. or a healthier constitution, or bet ter tendencies that they had been brought up under better auspices, or trained with more care or wisdom that they had made different decisions, or pursued different courses, or been led by different advisers. such wishes while they naturally glance upon us ..s unavoidable regrets, should be but the passing guests of moment. Save as they may suggest improvements for our future, they are useless and exhausting Farm and Preside.
 -- Merchant (to his clerk)-"iiow can you take your hat of 10 that man when you know how hc has cheated me- "flow can ! help takiag my hat of to any man who can choat YouT--Flia' gends Bia.toF
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09

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 Iemphis. Ten.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09
TRAIR SERVICE
 BETWEEN Memphis and the Southeast.

The Palace Car Line of tho >outh--,hc kan-a, City. Memphis X Birmingham E. E now. has tNo through pa,,cu.pr train. daily between Mcmph, aud Birmingham, making clo-c and sur" connection. win tbr tram, of all connecting liuc~. Niabt train. have through keeping ,ar- bCucln NtInn,., aud Mcmph'- iiu connection with tl,c G,n ia. l.. E), tbp shortest rout+ quickest finn, and the "niN llHD running thru.N o..-. h. i"coa 'N",- j'''.. Ba' t.l.> a.... ..I,.. lrriiHin- thig Cat- N,af- f-.. s,tl...,.l hr-i-c'N- l''r u2l. tiel,i.. .tbuu.' ,,,rcn. btmihSla1e aod Ken ,- titt. l'u- i, naa. ml!rs n. ,AprtD-tWj by far lie best cg,li,,- rcd Po-,'tscr ljae lt#.ca .i.t. in ,i. Fast aud ~uNth#ei a,4 N,mpAi.. apl nlI p"Ht. iu Arem4s. 1'cso .od ihc Sr.t and N"rth"rt Ev'rNthiu. .ea ald first rI,.. ! through trhct- ,ia tbis lU, on .al.ntni throagA ticket offices.
 For any desired information. for h,rno mann and time iahlo nl3er, oadre.s.
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Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-09
lROVE'S IASTEl.E:5S
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 Please send mr three durrn ef fguf Sfnf' , less Chin Tonie es- pleaacd sith tht i"' H'' l..t snmutcr The ,sstir sere dshshtri uili o. gave youF Chin Tnuie s"pis chtldr'n '". i. : air ant ssafthr sh4 ruiAciat,d hatihe hsa 'h'A thiils fuf uoi,tbs past. otir ut ih~m ft ' 2" ssr ~ithin three se-ks sncf beginning Snh q" . Tsui~ thry wsfr h-s atii h"afty, Ntih Ita anu " cheeks, ii acted lks .Lafw. ....,,.,..v M D.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18
Well-knOwn Here.

Twas with real pleasure We not
ed last week that our friend Coop
er, of the Democrat, has at last
been acknowledged before the
public, by that paper. as its Local
Editor-a place he has long held
with no appreeiative acknowledge
ment--a work he has long done,
and done well, without receiving
the credit due him. We all have
at least that honest pride that,
while others reap the sheckles,
the glory is at leat ours, and we
congratulate you, old boy, on re-
ceiving TINS the merit that you
have so faithfully and justly earn
ed. We said when you renewed
your connection with the Demo
crat, and we repeat the assertion
now, and with no desire to fiatter,
that a manlier, nobler fellow, OF
newspaper man than Joe W.
Cooper, does not live, and has
never lived in Lebanon.-LebanOn
Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18
Seyier-Paine.

On Tuesday, December %, 1890,
Mr.. l.. V. Sewer will lead to the
hymeneal alter, Miss Ida Paine, of
Jackson, Tenn.
Miss Paine is the accomplished
daughter of Ex-State Supt. Thos.
II. Paine, now Supt.H 4 the City
Schools of Jackson, and in this
fitting union she links her name
with that of one of the Oldest and
most historic families of our State,
as Mr.. Sewer is lineal descend
ant Of that distinguished states
man and pioneer soldier, John Sc
vier, the first Governor of the
State of Tennessee.
Immediately after the nuptial
VOWS are taken, the bridal party
will leave for this place, and Oh
Wednesday, Mrs. n. |. Sewer
mother of the groom-elect, will
hold a reception at "Ingleside,'
her lovely country place, from the
hour of 10 q. m. to 4 p. m.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18
A FayOrite Paper.

The publishers of Youths Companion have
issued beautiful Calendar for 1891, Unique
and convenient which contains also the An
nouncements for next year. Among the new
names which will grace this model young
folks weekly paper are the Lord Chief Justice
Of England-Coieridge, Hon. Seth Low, the
venerable Hannibal tlAmn, Camille Flam-
marion, Sir Norman Lockyer, Gen. 0. O.
Howard, Rev. Lyman Abbott, Jules Verne,
Max O'Rell, Julia Ward Howe, Walter Bes-
ant, Benson J. Losing, the eminent historian,
and Carl Lumholtz. Truly host of names
in themselves, sufficient to warrant the sue
cess Of paper.
Five serial stories are promised by Molly +.
Seawell, Rebecca Harding Davis, Julia NJ
Lippman, II. H. Boyesen and Elizabeth w
Bellamy. A popular series on the latest dis
coveries in science will treat of the stars. The
sun, the moon, the earth, the ocean, and the
Gulf Stream.
There will be another popular series or
music by Nine. Albani. Emma Iuch, Nine
Nordcs. Marie Van Zandt. and Emma Ne
vada, while Amelia +. Barr, Mary A. Liver
more. Jennie June and Marion Harland will
tell what girl of sixteen can do when throw
IN her own resources.
Full Prospectus and Specimen Copies sen
Free on application. New subscriber whc
send $I.7s now will receive the paper to Jan
I, 1891, and full year from that date.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18

DIR. Blue Mountain Joe and his
troupe left US Monday for Corinth.
The DIR. did not practice his pro-
fession here because of The excess
i've tax levied on transient medi-
cine men, but his troupe gave very
clever entertainments each night
while here. The balloon ascen-
sions and parachute descensiOns
were successful. and the one on
Saturday evening was witnessed
by more than two thousand peO-
Pile. The entire troupe, consisting
of twenty-five people, behaved
quite nicely. The Sioux Indian
successfully rode two wild and un'
manageable mules belonging to j
T. Carter after the approved In
dian manner of breaking wild
horses.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18
A Noted General.

Noted as a general Tonic, Blood
Purifier and appetizer Lemon Chill
Tonic stands rivaled and out gen.
eraled by none. Read what the
pastor of one of the largest
churches in Paducah says: take
pleasure in recommending Lemon
Chill Tonic prepared by the Lem
on Chemical Co. l have used it
in my family with admirable results
especially in case of continued
chills with a child. Children take
it without the least opposition"
Manufactured by The Lemon
Chemical Co., Jacksonville, Fla,
and New York, N. Y. Western
wholesale depot Paducah, KY,
where all orders should be ad.
dressed. Price SOC. For sale by
]. X. Barlow. 3
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-18
Lemon Candy Vermifuge.

This is the name of a vermifuge
manufactured by the Lemon
Chemical Co., of Jacksonville, Fla.
and New York and while as pleas
ant in taste as lemon stick candy
is a sure destroyer of worms.
Does your little one have a great
appetite for a meal or two and at
other times cannot eat anything,
jumps in it's sleep or picks at its
nosei And of these are a sure
sign of worms and if you wish to
rid the little one of this terrible
trouble, and yet not force it to
take a lot of sickening stuff, buy
a box Of Lemon Candy Vermifuge
aud it will restore the little one tC
perfect health. Price 20 cents 8
box. For sale by j. X. Barlow. II