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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
NO SUCH MAN THERE.
A Green Goods Man Not Visible at His
Alleged Abode.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
New YORK, March l0.-The address given
by the green goods man mentioned in Zanes-
vile, O., dispatch, is a tenement house at 178
Hester street. 1t is occupied by two families,
Smith and Clary, who have lived there nearly
two years. Captain McCullagh, of the Sixth
precinct received letter a week ago from
another Western man to whom the green goods
dealers had sent a similar letter, and had also
given the address lis Hester street. A pre-
ciuct detective, who was sent to investigate,
reported that all the inmates OF the house were
respectable
To a DISPATCH reporter who inquired about
a man named Placerl, whose name was signed
to the letter, all the inmates of the house de-
MED that they knew such a man. The house
is owned by ex-Assemblyman Smith, who lives
three or four doors away Smith said this
afternoon that the two families who live in the
house are entirely respectable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A $22S,5OO COURT HOUSE.
The Contract Awarded to Lnngheud,
Modisetre & Co., of Unionrown.

UNIoNTowN, PA. March 10-This afternoon
the County Commissioners awarded the con-
tract for the building of the new Court House
to Langhead. Modisette & Co., their bid being
s22S, 500. When the bids were opened last Tues
day, the lowest bidder was found to be John D.
Car, Stewart of the County Home his bid be-
ing S225. 500. The action of the Board in letting
the contract to Langhead, Modisette & Co. at
$1,000 more than Mr.. Carr's bid is creating con-
siderable unfavoTable comment here. Lang
head, Modsette & Co. are the leading contrac-
tors here, and are engaged in building the new
Jail, and are doing a tirst-class job.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

THE Credit Mobilier OF America has ap-
peared in court with petition for authority to
dissolve its organization. This corporation
created sensation in its day, by distributing
its stock among Congressman where it would
do the most good" That course having re-
suited in the ruin OF some promising political
regulations. the corporations have improved
ON it by electing their own representatives to
the Senate and House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

THE declaration of the New York Sun
that neither great deeds nor great thought:
illuminated the administration of President
Hayes" indicates case of political strabis
mus. The refunding of the debt, the resunp
tion of specie payments, and the restoration OF
local self-government in the South, will com
pare favorably with the results of any admins
tration since that of Lincoln.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
Ministers send n Petition to Congress.

CHICAGO, March l0.-At the weekly meeting
of the Methodist Ministers Association this
morning a resolution was passed asking Con-
gress to instruct the proposed commission on
the Worlds Fair to prevent all labor on the
Sabbath in the erection of the Worlds Fair
building at Chicago, They also asked that the
sale of liquor on the grounds or in the in
closures be forbidden.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
TIRED OF THIS FOOL POLICY.
Hoosiers Roast the Administration for Not
Passing n Service Pension Law.

RAISING service FcnsiOn LAW.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
INDIANAPoLIs. March 10.-At the conven-
tion to-day of the State Pension Association
Harrison and the Republican pension policy
was roundly denounced. Colonel Tom Ben
nett. of Richmond. was particularly severe
upon the backwardness to pass a service PEN
sion law. He related how he had introduced
resolutions at the Republican convention and
that Secretary Halford had beseeched him to
withdraw them as they would embarrass Har-
rison's campaign for the Chicago nomination
He said he would not hesitate now If he had
the opportunity to embarrass Mr.. Harrison's
administration. He concluded by saying: II
hope this administration will give US justice; If
not we will give 1t Justice"
c. P. Powers, Treasurer of the association
and an old dyed-in-the-wool Republican, was
particularly severe. He said Indiana was get
ting more individual pensions than any other
State but it was because the State was close,
mere trick of the administration. I'VE are
tired of this fool policy"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

The high water in the Mississippi has
resulted in break of the levees and the food
ing of the lowlands in Arkansas and Louisiana.
This being the general result of floods in the
great rivers, the inference is very strong that
better system must be provided or else steps
should be taken to build levees that will stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

On the whole, the Councilmen are not
anxious to call for an investigation of the
charge that interference from their member
ship has hampered the punishment of crime.
The taste of Councimen has not, as a rule,
been favorable to investigations for some time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
DEATHS OF A DAY.
DIR. A. HI. Metz.

EAST LIVERPOOL, o., March 10.-Dr. A. H.
Metz, a well-known druggist and business man Of
this city, died to-day from pneumonia, following
a place near here, also died to-day from the same
cause and MIR. John Rowley, pioneer potter,
also died from the same cause. DIR. Metz was
Well-knowh throughout Central Pennsylyania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

WITH the great blizzard of the last decade
and the only sleighing of this season coming
in March, there is reason to suspect that the
calendar has got hitch forward, and that it is
now an effete superstition to suppose that win
ter begins in December.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A Shorter and Better Cut.

From the San Francisco Alta.I
Three bills have been introduced in Congress
to prevent any change in the Congressional dis
tricts which the Republicans have gerryman-
dered in the States. There is a shorter cut to
the same result. Just pass law that only Re-
publicans are eligible for election to Congress
and then no matter about the districts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

WE will make the prediction that the re,
ported desire of the ubiquitous British syndi-
cate to gain control of the soda water appara-
tus business in this country, will prove to have
nothing in it but froth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY, MAR. IL, 1890

sg-On or nbOuT April 1 the BUslNE>S
OFFICE of THE DISPATCH will! be re-
moved TO Corner of Smirhfield and Diamond
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

NET earnings of S152, 900 for the Junction
road proves that line to be steadily filling the
public service for which it was constructed.
Building railroads which are needed is not
losing investment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
That's the Question, Why Were Theys

From the Albany Journal
Why were not those Is Swedes and Hun
garians, who turned up in Pittsburg on their
way to Kansas City, penniless and miserable,
having been shipped hither from Europe by
agents, returned at once as undesirable citizens
coming to this country without prospect of sup
port. to swell our list of foreign-born paupersP
Why were they ever permitted to pass through
Castle Garden?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

IF anyone asserts that the Louisiana
lottery has no pull in North Dakota, the At
torney General of the State can feel of his nose
and declare that he has had personal expert
ence to the contrary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

The Western railroads are cutting passen-
ger rates in order to drive each other into an
agreement on the terms that each wishes to
dictate. After the fight is patched up they
will proceed to lay it all on that bugbear, the
Interstate commerce law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
BLOOMERS OUTBLOOMED,

The ''strong- minded" petticoat
Is bound to make her way
Into every woman's wardrobe
At no far distant day.
And the man who wants to win the race
Must make mighty squirt
Or the girl will surely pass him
In her bifurcated skirt.
Marie Ouerton in Puck.
DIEN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED.
Ipushed the wavy golden locks
From off her forehead fair,
And where frown had lately been
A kiss printed there.
held the tresses shining fair
As yellow buttercup;
"Was that good kiss, love?" said /,
And she replied, 'Bang up"
-Brunontdn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
Daniel Baker,

Daniel Baker, 81 years of age and one of the
Oldest men in Williamsburg, died at the West Penn
Hospital yesterday. He was a shoemaker and was
we'll known in the vicinity of East Liberty. He
had been al the hospital for two or three weeks
suffering ffom brain trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

THE net outcome of the Worlds Fair
agitation so far seems to be report to cele-
brate the four hundredth anniversary of Co.
lumbus' discovery 4Ol years after it TOOK place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

THE anger of Her Majesty of England at
being addressed by an uncourtly court preacher
as Madam" is almost as severe as the scorn
of the scrubber of floors at being designated by
any less lofty title than that of scrub-lady.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A CLIMATIC HODGE PopGE.

A CLIMATIC HODGE PoDGE.
The seasons have grown so contrary
We can't understand them at all;
So often the weather doth vary
1t drives our poor wits to the wall;
Defying all rules and all reasons,
Time shows how erratic its powers.
And gives us hodge podge Of seasons,
All crammed into twenty-four hours.
-Neto York Sun,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

Decapitaton would be punishment too good
for the Wilkesbarre mine boss who caused the
death of eight miners because he lost his tenn
per and sent them orders to fight the fire in
stead of fleeing from 1t,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

SENATOR BLAIR threatens to leave the Re.
publican party and join the Democrats. The un-
terrified journals should retaliate and print his
speech in full. He will then hate the Democrats
SO badly that he will stick to his own party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

A NUMBER of Poughkeepsie girls have
taken resolution that they will reject all at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

AN exchange says that Corporal Tanner is
making s20 900 a year, but Is still kicking. Con-
siderng the fact that the Corporal left both feet
on battle field. the assertion that he is still kick
ing is a base insinuation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

COLONEL DISTANCE, of Illinois. is candi-
date for Commander of the G. A. X. Distance
lends enchantment,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
BY AN EXPERT.

BY AN EXPERT.
Little drops of whisky,
Poured on broken ice;
Little grains of sugar,
Oflemon peel slice;
Just dash of Angos-
Tura bitters, pray!
What we call a ''cocktail''
In the u. 3. A.
boston TsLe1fdn,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

A KENTUCKY hen lays two eggs daily. Ohio
is big State and X. B. Hayes has some or the
finest stock in the State, but his grief must be in
tense when be thinks that none of his chicks can
equal the Democratic State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

KING KALAKUA denies the base insinuation
that he is out of debt. Subscriptions te the relief
fund will therefore be continued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

CRAPS, the great Southern game, has struck
Boston. Instead of the boys yelling '.Dis is for
de pie, ~ they let the slip from their fingers
and say, Here goes for de beans"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
RIVAL BASEBALL CLUBS.

The time is coming when we'll see
How much ''split up'' the town can be
About the rival baseball clubs;
= But only will the fun commence
With the public perched upon the fence
And calling all the players ''dubs.''
Chicago Mail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
TRIFLES TOUCHED UP.

CHICAGO has been nick-named the WINDY
CITY," Before they succeed in raising the wind
for the big show in 1882, doubt the name will be
very appropriate.
AN English physician recommends the use Of
nitro-glycerine instead of alcohol a stimuant
in case of physical exhaustion. The widows of
manya torpedo shooter in the oil regions can
vouch for the efficacy of nitro-glycerine as an an
nihilator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11

THE new postage stamp is somewhat smaller
than its predecessor, but 1t will carry q letter
Just as far as the old one.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-07-24
Secret Of Sleep IL Regularity.

The experience OF night worker hal
led to some philosophical aud logical CON
clusions. II seems that bis duties were O
a nature to keep him awake until the Joy
and freshness and joyful exhilarstionlof The
dawn banished ell desire for sleep. liz
tried TO read himself to sleep. to think
himself to sleep, to count himself TO sleep.
and to use little Christian science and
imagine he was asleep. all to no purpose.
He detected his eyes downward until be
was nearly crosseyed: He dsrkened the
room. and be dimly lighted it. He pu,
bis poor head on the pillow and under the
pillow, on the lounge and on the floor.
He tried and wore out every sleep pro.
ducing drug known. Finally he became
really i'll. and was bundled off to the coun
try to recuperate.
He went to bed at 10 o'clock because
every one else ibid. He rose at for the
same reason, when lo the desired cure was
brought about when be least expected j..
After little while he went to sleep and
wskened with the regularity OF clockwork.
10 accordance with his experience he sd
vises every one to go to bed ut certain
hour every night. whether they are sleepy
or not. and to arise at eltain hour in the
morning, whether they feel refreshed or
not. Nature is creature Of habit, and al
ter bis narrowing experience with drugs
and nostrums be has decided that nature
is the only physician. who can. cure ipsom.
MIA
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-07-24

There is q cruel story 10 circulation cos
| cerning q certain teacher 10 one OF the pu
lie schools who has been highly compli
mented because OF the success attending
the examination Of her pupils. II wa,
noticed that her class Of boys seemed tc
be able to solve all The problems. When
. question was asked. every boys hand in
the class was raised. The principal OF the
school was putting the questions aud The
teacher would call on pupil TO make the
answer Although more that score ol
questions we're asked, in no instanceiwss an
improper answer given.
The principal was so pleased at the re
snlt that he made special mention OF Miss
Dash's proficiency a. teacher in each Of
the class rooms that be visited. Probably
envy was caused by the fact that 10 20
other class room did the pupils seem to be
as well up 10 their studies. One OF the
teachers. whose pupils did not scquit them
selves very creditsbly. made 40 invesiiga.
i'm, snd by judIcious use OF caudy sue
cesded 10 gaining the cond iencs Of one OF
he by. under Miss Dssh's care.
Nov. Jobuuy. said abe. how IL II that
oil you buys kuow the answersi
We dou't al kuo~. ssii Johnny. MUNICH
ing q caramel.
But yon all put hands mp AZ II you
did
Miss Dash tells us to pni mp our hsnds
when the Question ia asked. We boys
wbo don't knos tue ap.srr put mp our Ieii
bsuds aud the boys who knox tie ansxer
pu, up their nights. aud then Miss Dash
Only ask. lLe boys sho h.ye night hsrd
mn
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-07-24
Erpsrissos ofa Phiianthropist. 4.

The philanthropist may be rewarded
hereafter, but his experiences are not sl
ways OF the most pleasant character A
gentleman who is prominent In the Young
Mems Christian Association, says the Chic
ago Herald, learned not long ago that 1
warm friend OF his early days was nearing
the curbs.one through strong drink. and be
was told that the poor fellows rescue was
through confinement 10 the Washington
Home, The philanthropist resolved Ia
rescue him on sight, aud he met him down
town one Saturday afternoon. Taking him
into his buggy. he talked pleasantly with
him. and said be would give him ride.
They stopped at the Washington Home
and the pbilantbropist asked his unfor.
tunate friend TO accompany him upstairs
to call on an old chum.
He went. The two we're ushed into a
parlor The superintendent entered. Up
Jumped the unfortunate. whispered few
buried worde 10 his ear, and started
to leave. His kind friend started after
him.
Oh no, said the superintendent, you
will stay with us.
The pbilanthropist was drmbfoundel
In vain did he protest he was the wrong
man He was removed to a room aud dosed
with beef tea and bromide They kept
him until Monday before they allowed him
to send note TO his family. He was res
cued at once. TIE "poor unfortunate"
had sold bis horse and buggy and left for
parts unknown.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-07-24

my heart pleads Tor you. Bat 10 matter
that lavolve the whole iniute happiness q
iso human beings no step shon% be ligh
i ly taken, Mr, Btoaweieht she CONTINUES
softly wipiug her spee,acles, while
should uol look upon your rcsidencein an
other city as wholly insprmoontsble bar
rist 10 our nnion, there are. nevertheless
other tbinss TO be considered You ar
not aware. possibly. th,t am vegelar
iany
Are you. iudeedi exclaimed The youot
mau. delightfully."- Why, soam Il Mis-
Howj.mes my own dear Emefsonia
l----
Ooe moment. Mr.. Brod dseigh. II may
seem trivial TO you, but II is, am per.
susdej, matter Of vital importance that
we should entertain harmonious views ia
particulars as we'll as generals Pardon
me- bat what are your preferences among
veeetablesp
The young mans arm dropped 10 his
side again
The vegetables to which ! am -er--Ad
dicted, he replied are tomatoes, cabbages,
turnips, rice, rutabagas, eggplant. bcets.
sweet corn. peas. potatoes. lettuce, Far
sley and mapgelwuizsl. l also est great
deal OF oatmeal aud cracked wheat
Nothing else, Mr. Brodweigh' inquired
Miss Howjames anHiously,
OF course use oil the principal fruitt,
be said. l consider apples. peaches. pears,
grapes, melons, cherries, currants aud Der
ries OF all kinds as really vegetables.
You have ommitted from your list nothing
lhat--that seems oyou peculiarly and dis
tinctively brain noursbing apd--aud re-
presntatively vegetarian IN itself? she said
with an effort
Nothing that can think Of. have men
TONED, oil the varieties, think, that l.
but why this agitation. Miss Howjames2
Are You iIl2 Have n
Mr.. Brodweigh, family spoke the young
lady, in the agony OF the disappointment
ne keenest that ever felt, AID whose bit.
'erness you. too, must share
Emersonia Hownmesl he exclaimed in u
hrilling voice. light breaking in upon
iiD. Did forget to mention beansY Did
emit beans2 Why, beans, my darling,
IRE my very lifej
She fell into his oulstretehed arms they
min led their tears together and New York
.ud Boston again communed 10 spirit, M
hey have done once 10 while from tho
beginning, do occasionally even now and
ever shall do at rare intervals,
world without end,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-07-24

DR.. Henry L Bowdiich has given the
Climatolosical association, says the Popu
lar Science Monthly. an account OF the
treatment which seems to have counter
acted strong tendency to1consumption
ia his own family. In 1908 his father,
then 35 years old was undoubtedly threat.
ened with consumption. Aug. 20 OF that
year, when thus i'll, be started from t'al
EN-. Mass. with . friend ~ bis compan
ion and driver In an open one horse
chsise, for tour through New England.
The trip last thirty days and covered 748
miles. During the time he passed from
the deepest mental encouragement and
| physical weakness through ell stages o.,
feeling up TO 3 real enjoyment OF life.
His journey, though benefting him i'm
mensely, probably did not wholly cure
him, but 1t proved 10 him the absolute
need he had Of regular, daily. physical,
open air exercise Aiterward. under walks
oi one and half or two miles. taken
three times daily, oil pulmonary troubles
disappeared. He died thirty years sitter
the journey from carcinoma OF the stom.
sch. bis lungs being normal except that
one presented evidence OF m ancient cica.
trix at its apex
He prescribed for bis children The same
regular out OF door exercise which had
been SO beneficial to him. MAS soon ~ they
were old enough they were required to
take daily morning walks OF about mile
aud half II At sny time they were oh.
served to be dropping they were taken
from school and sent into the country TO
have firm life and out OF door play 10 their
hearts content. Ia consequence OF this
early instruction oil bis descendants have
become thoroughly impressed with the I'd.
vantsges Of daily walking, Of summer va
cation in the country. and OF camping out
etc among the mountsins DR.. Bowditchs
father had married his cousin. who. sfter
long 10 validism, died OF chronic phithisis
n 1884 Certainly consanguineous union
Of two consumptives foreboded nothing
bnt evil. Yet, OF heir eight children, six
are either now alive or they arrived 1t
dut age married and have bad children
and grandchildren. but not trace 4
phthisis has appeared 10 any Of these nine
y three persons.
DR., Bowditch sees nothing but the in
lueuce Of out OF door life 10 which this
Immunity Of his family from consumption
can be attributed. He has prescribed II,
under proper precautions, 10 his practice
.nd says in conclusion. | have no oh
lection to drugs. properly chosen. and
almost always administer them, but II the
,boice were given me to stay 10 the house
md use medicines or TO live constantly In
he open cir without them. should infn
tely prefer the latter course in case Of my
being threatened with pulmonary con