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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
RIDDLED WITH BULLETS.

The Fearful Fate of a Man Who Shot and
Killed Five Others.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
WHEELING, Dec. 22-Word has been re-
ceived here of a gambling shooting wherein
six men were killed or mortally wounded in
Barnell on Saturday night They were in a
crowded gambling den, and became involved in
quarrel.
One of them, named Burdick shot and
fatally wounded five men. and was then killed
himself A mob afterward took his body and
stood it up against tree as target for their
bullets,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
MKENNAN's SUCCESSOR.
Washington Has Candidate for the Circuit
Judgeship. -

Washington Has a Candidate for the Circuit
Judgeship.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-This being the
home of Judge McKennan, who will retire from
the bench on January !, 1891, no little talk has
been aroused as to his retirement and possible
successor. Among those spoken of for the
office is John w. Donnan. Mr.. Donnan is the
gentleman who gave ]. c. McIlvaine a warm
fight for the Judgeship of this county, and it is
said by the best members of the bar here that
he is eminently fitted for the place IN every
way.
In case Mr.. Donnen should be set aside by
the elevation of Judge Acheson, it is likely thar
he will be placed in the race by his friends for
the position made vacant by Judge Acheson's
elevation,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
HIS OWN ICE BREAKER.
But Then He Fell Into the Well and Had to
be Hauled Out


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.I
BEAVER FALLS, Dec. 22-Yesterday morn
ing Charles Crock went out to his water well, at
Elwood. on the P. & w. road, and attempted to
draw some water. Failing in this, on account
of the ice IN the well, he tried to break it with
a long pole. This also being unsuccessful, he
conceived the brilliant idea OF crawling down
the pole, and breaking the ice with his feet
He descended by means of the pole, and was
jumping up and down on the ice. when the
whole business gave way and Mr. Crock went
into the water up to his neck.
He yelled for help, and tried to climb up the
pole, but weakened by fright and his freezing
bath. he only fell back deeper into the water.
He would have frozen to death had not a
search by his alarmed family discovered him
at the bottom of the well. After hard work he
was taken out in a bad condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Fine Furs-Alaska Seal Jackets, Goats and
Capes.

Our stock still complete and perfect The
handsomest seal garments that you viii: find
anywhere. High novelties in combination
seal and Persian jackets and capes. Also,
choice specimens in royal ermine and i'm
periaI Russian sable capes. Muffs in seal
skin from $40 up, and in other furs as low
as 81 each. Jos. HORNE & Co.,
6O9-621 Penn Avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

John Dixon called at this Office last evening
and left the following challenge to those who
have been talkiug about his shooting abilities:
~ will bet $50 or 500 that can kill pigeons
out of l3 dive pigeons) with log shot, 2l yards
rise and 90 fall on Christmas Day. l will be at
the office of THE DISPATCH on Wednesday
evening at o'clock to put up the money"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Hanmersley.

We have this day received a shipment of
this celebrated old China, in odd sugars and
creams, bon bon dishes and trays, ETC., very
dainty and very choice. You should have
piece of this for your collection,
DURBIN & MCWATTY,
Open every evening. 80 Fifth avenue.
SuTu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

HANDSOME linen sets. with cloth and
napkins to match, from IS up. Beautiful
towels, with embroidery and fancy borders
at 25c to soc each. Linen and silk scarfs
and covers, all sizes and prices.
BIBER & EASToN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Our New Art Room

On second floor Of our building. Have you
seen it? Be sure and call when you are out
shopping and see it. 1t is filled with not
able and high-ciass goods, at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 SmithfieId street.
Store open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Football Christmas Day.

Secretary George Macpherson. of the West
ern Association Football League, states that
the game scheduled for Christmas day will
take place if the weather is at all seasonable.
All other games scheduled tor that day will
also take place. The game at Exposition Park
is between the Allegheny Athletics and the
End taam
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
The United States Signal Service officer in
this CITY furnishes the following:
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Freezing Temperature Strikes a Part of
the South.

Freezing temperature Strikes Part OF
the South.
PREPARED FOR THE DIsPATCH.1
The storm which was north of Lake Huron
on Sunday moved eastward and was central
yesterday off the Nova Scotia coast. Light
rams or snow fell in the New England States
and in Northern New York. The storm in the
extreme Northwest moved with increased en-
ergy to Lake Superior without PRECIPITATION.
High northwesterly winds blew in the Dakotas
and Montana. A high-pressure area prevailed
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, producing fair
weather everywhere, except in Minnesota and
the Upper Lake region. The small area OF low
temperature in the Dakotas and Minnesota
moved eastward and caused considerable fall
in temperature in all the States to the Atlantic.
In the Mississippi Valley, as far South as
Cairo, it was freezing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
VIII Join the A. A. U.

Prof. Korchuer, of the East End Gymnasium.
will go East tomorrow evening on business con-
nected with the proposed international athletic
contests in this city. The professor will make
efforts to place his association on the roll OF
membership of the A. A. U. He will certainly
succeed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

LADIES and gentlemen's seal gloves.
SMILEY & Co., 2S Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

Eider-Down PiIlows-For Christmas Gifts.
A splendid assortment in our curtain
room. JOS. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

BIG reduction in prices of fancy holiday
goods of all Kinds.
Stores open this evening until $50.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Gold and Silver Watches.
Eider-Down Pillows-For Christmas Gif

An immense stock to select from; prices
very low, at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

EIDERDowN comforts, pillows, chair
rests. etc., covered with fine satines and wash
silks in beautiful colorings at very reason
able price. What more suitable for holiday
presents? BIBER s. EAsToN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

A splendid assortment in our curtain
room. Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

WE have just received the most superior
line of Alaska seal sacques, jack
cts and wraps ever shown in this city; relia-
Bile qualities and at lowest prices.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

Books! Books! Books!
New illustrated Gift Books,
Books in Elegant Bindings,
Illustrated Poems,
Standard Sets,
New Books of the Season,
Books for Girls and Boys.
S4.. r. S. DAVIS & Co.,
Booksellers, sc Fifth avenue.
Store open in evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

GREAT reduction in prices of fur capes.
$50 to close out regardless of value, from So
up, at Rosenbaum s. Co.'s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Fresh Holiday Stock Opened This Morning

Fresh HoHuay STOCK Upeneu Ihls Mornlng
Books-Fancy Goods-Novelties.
r. S. DAVIS & Co.,
Booksellers, 96 Fifth avenue.
Store open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

NOTHING compares with a Decker Bros.
piano. Call at Hamilton's, Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Flowers for Christmas

Flowers for Christmas.
We will have very fine assortment Of
the choicest varieties. Place your orders
early. N. PATTERSON,
No. Al Sixth avenue,
Opposite Trinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE
OF Umbrellas.

Choicest goods m the city.
SMILEY & Co., 2S Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
Wanted.

Wanted.
T ADIEs-FOR BALLET IN SPECTACULAR
show Apply from o TO 10 A. M to-day
ROOMS IS and 81 Eisner building, Fifth av. and
: Wood st, ce2S-ss
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

THE matchless Decker Bros piano at
HAMILToN'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
New for This Week.

New for This Week.
H Hammersley 1ny ;. Bullion Cups.
Doulton and ! Bread and Butter
Worcester Plates
DURBIN & MCWATTY'S
suTu So Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

Sterling Silver for Christmas.
Puff boxes,
Nail files, knives, polishers,
Scissors,
Hair brushes and combs,
RaZors,
Shoe horns and buttoners,
Whisks,
Photograph frames,
ALI these and thousand other novelties, at
DURBIN & MCWATTY's,
SO Fifth avenue.
Open every evening. suTu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

Opened every day, clean and bright, for
each days trade. Ask for Holiday Hints,
now ready. JOS. EIcHBAUM & Co.,
D 4S Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

CHILDREN furs.
SMILEY & Co., % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Black SILK Dress Patterns-Always Accept

And especially at Cbristmas-stock here
full and complete in spite of our big trade
the last week. Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

Roses for Christmas.
American Beauty,
Jacqueminot,
La France,
Marechal Neil,
Mermet,
Bride,
Perle.
N. PATTERSON,
Al Sixth avenue,
Opposite Trinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Some Wonderful Bowls,

Some Wonderful Bowls,
Large,
Massive,
Elegant,
Bowls.
Our stock is unusually complete in ster-
ling silver and richly cut glass, at
HARDY & HAYES
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers.
529 Smithfeld street.
Store open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

DR.. ]. A. BURGOON. THE SPECIALIST
is not known by the mounds in the graveyard,
but by the living monuments of his marvellous
treatment. DR.. Burgoon has cured the people;
beat his wonderful record in cures of Tape
Worm, Catarrh. Cancer Scrofula, Stomach.
Kidney and Liver Troubles, Eczema. Rheuma-
tism Male and Female Weakness Blood Taints
in short all chronic troubles heretofore con-
sidered incurabIe. Judge him by his works.
His System Renovator is the grandest discovery
of the age. At all drugstores, 81 per bottle or
six for S.
l25 Tape Worms removed in % months All
calls answered day or night. Telephone 1898.
de1l-TTs AZ OHIO ST, Allegheny City.
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

the mails. Both were read first and second
time aud placed on the calendar. Senators
Vest (Mo.) and Coke (Tex.) gave notice that
they dissented from the majority of the COM
mittee in regard to the two bills.
The following bills were taken from the cal
endar and passed:
Senate bill authorizing the Secretary of War
to appoint board of three Army officers to ex-
anime and report on n National harbor OF
refuge near the mouth Of Delaware Bay, suit
able for doep-draft vessels
Senate bill appropriatng $500. 900 for homo
for inebrates in the District of Columbia.
Senate bill for the completion of the public
building Mt Pensacola, Fla. ($32, 000).
Senate bill for a public building at Lima,
o., ($60,000).
Among the bills reported from committees,
and placed on the calendar was one appropri-
ating $4,000 for public building at Canton, o.
Tho Senate adjourned at dis p NJ.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on tho Diplomatic and Consular appro-
priation bill. After some time spent in discus
sion the committee roso and the bill was passed,
Joint resolution was passed appTOpriating
Sl,0OOO0O for improvement of tho Mississippi
River from the head of the Passes to the mouth
OF the Ohio River, the money TO be available
Immediately.
Conference reports on public buildings at
Ashland, Wis tlimit Sl00,000), and Cedar
lAapiho' luNd lltiHlb .Iob,ObUJ, WcIt HEIGth w.
The conference report on the Oklahoma town
site bill was presented, but no action was taken.
Tho House at 4:30 p. m. adjourned.
MONDAY, MAY 5.
There was an unusually large attendance OF
Senators and spectators in the chamber when
the opening prayer was offered Senator Beck 8
chair and desk were covered with the usual
badge Of mourning and n fesiug of solemity
seemed TO prevade the chamber. As soon rs
Saturdays journal was read, Mr.. Blackburn
(ky.) rose and said that il was not his purpose
10 eulogiZe the dead statesman at this time.
He then introduced n series of resolutions ask
ing for the appointment of seven Senators to
take supervision of the funeral arrangements
OF the dead Senator, to which the Senate shall
attend in body. That as a further mark OF
respect the Senate do now adjourn. The rcso-
lutions wore passed and the Senate at 1917 p.
m. adjourned. Senators Morrill,, Sherman,
Allison, Hale, Mcpherson, Vest, Pugh and Glib
son were appointed.
But little was done In the House Of Repre-.
sentatives. The conference report on tho dis
agreeing votes Of the two Houses was cOncurred
In on the Oklahoma town-site bill Upon the
receipt OF a message from the Senate announc
ing the death of Hon, James b. Beck, late Sen.
ator from Kentucky, the House adjourned al
2.2O y. m.
The Speaker appointed tho following mem
bcrs 10 represent the House: Mcssrs. BTeck'
enridge Ky.). Holman, Blount. Bland, Hatch
Wilson (ky.) Banks. Dunnell and Buttcrworth
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

During the week ending May s, 1890, 1929
claims were received, Of which 1851 were origi-
nal invalid. 547 widows, 1 war of 1912, Ia
bounty land, so navy, 7 old war, IS on ac-
count Of Mexican service and 2.5S3 applica-
tions for increase; applications for accrued
pensions, 104. The names and postoilice adj
dresses of 5,1l5 officers and comrades were
furnished for the use of claimants There
were 1865 nieces of mail matter received /;
81, FOG letters and blanks sent out.
The number of cases detailed to Special Ex-
aminers was 622; l,0IS reports aud eases from
Special Examiners.
Number of medical examinations, 49, total,
amount of fees for same S6l7.S3; average cost,
81 80 per examination.
Number of certificates issued during week
ending May g. 1890 4,322.
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

BEAVER HEAD. chic UNITY OF eXtant
geographical groups, but lack OF space forbid5
moro than statement that, although differ
enccs of size, habit, and head conformation ex-
ist between these creatures in Europe and
America their absolute value remains undeter-
mined.
Beavers belong to the order Rodentia which
includes all gnawing animals, and in de5crb-
ing the salient characteristics of this geological
division, many Of the moro important traits
attaching TO the animal in question will neces-
sarily display themselves. OF all orders of
mammals rodents are the largest in number Of
species. Tho members of its natural subdivis-
ions never attain much bulk, but in confgura-
ton and mode Of life they exhibit diversities
which are otherwise unparalleled. Diminu-
tive rs are those forms in comparison with
which the capybara assumes elephantne pro-
portions, and numerous beyond those Of other
beasts as their enemies are, such is the fecun-
dity and the agility with which they are en-
dowed, the warines5, cunning, constructive
power and secretiveness which their races have
developed during the struggle for existence,
that the order continues to hold its own in the
animal kingdom. Rodents" says DIR. Elliott
Coues cover all four quarters Of the globe at
the present day, and in geological time extend
through the ago of mammals"
As might be inferred from their ordinal desig-
nation, it is the
CHARACTER OF ITs TEETH
that determines an animals utilization to RO-
dentia. In the jaws of gnawers there is always
an empty space where the CANNES are situated,
and none OF those now living, except certain
species Of the hare tribe only one of which re-
tains supplementary cutting teeth in maturity,
possess more than two incisOrs No such gen
cral statements can be made with respect to
rodent molars, but il will suffice to say that
their formula among beavers is IS, with pre-
The National tribune., 1890-05-08
BOUNTY.

All Volunteers who were enrolled as enlisted men
between April r. ls5i, and October - Isd for Two
dii not reenist As veteran volunteers and who have
received no greater bounty than $50 should send their
names and state their services 70 the undersigned. The
widows AID parents Of volunteers who enrolled
above between the dates mentioned as0 interested
IN the matter.
soldiers Of the Regular Army who enlisted fo- three
years between July l. ls5l and June .. iS. ant wnO
have received but 500 bounty well the wi1s and
parents Of such soldiers should also respond this
notice.
This notice should not lie responded BY those who
received more than Slo8 bounty, by those who
discharged prior % service of years disease for
promotion. By orders from the War Department. o. for
any other cause than wounds injuries received IN Line
OF duty.
GEORGE E. LEMON,
6i5 Fifteenth Street Northwest,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

The Sergeaut-at- Arms Of the House Of Rep
resentatives has been notified by the Secretary
of the Treasury that the duty of paying the
salaries and mileage OF Members and Delegates
of the House will hereafter deVOlve upon him
in his capacity as discussing officer, under the
law as recently construed by the Court of
Claims in the case of w. Ill. Grain against the
United States, and that the money necessary
for such purpose will he advanced to him under
his bond OF Feb. 10, 1890.
The National tribune., 1890-05-08
FUR-BEARERS
Something About The Animals Whose
Warm Goats are Sacrificed for
Mans Comfort.
THE BEAVER.

Only Direct Representative Of It's Ancestral Stock.
or tho Order ROdentia, or GnaWing AnimGls-Its
Distinctive Forms Separated into the Subscribers
Blunt ToOthed, DOuble-Toothed and simple
Toothed-IncIuded in tho Class Inedueabilia-Old
Accounts Of Extraordinary Intelligence Of Beay-
ers FabulOns-Their Dwellings Simply Con-
structed-1hey Live in Communities, but in Sep
arate HOuses-In Vast Areas Beavers are Now
Extinct.
The National tribune., 1890-05-08
BY DIR. J. II. PORTER.

ASTOR FIBER, tho
common beaver, is an
animal on whose ac-
count the family Cas-
toridn was formed, and
as all of its more nearly
related species have be-
come extinct, it is now
the only direct repre-
sentative of the ances-
trail stock. There has
been much dispute
with regard to the spe-
III ,,,A uC nvtup 4
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

the eruptive dis
eases peculiar to
children nothing
else is SO effective
as this medicine,
while its agreea-
BILE flavor makes
81 easy TO admin
lister.
Ny little boy
had large scroiu-
lous ulcers OF his
neck and throat
from which he
suffered terribly.
Two pltVgiciaua
The National tribune., 1890-05-08
GRAY NERVOUS TISSUE

spread upon the surface of this organ, and in
cluded in the gangiionic system aud nerve
trunks everywhere. The character of the rcla-
ton does not at present concern us, but tho fact
that il is mechanically impossible to spread as
much gray matter IN n layer of nearly uniform
thickness over given surface when smooth as
over one which is traversed in all directions by
deep assures, into which this layer is prolonged
ii sef-evident Among rodents the corebrum is
almost without convolutiOns, aud il is never
extended poateriOrly SO rs TO cover more than "A
small portion of the hind brain. NOtwithstand-
ing tho circumscribed surface and diminished
mass that necessarily attends such conforma-
ti0n cooperative factors have so acted upon
animals of this order as To inYalidate any gen
cral application of tho term non cducable
Education is of many kinds, and comes from
various sources by different means With re-
gard to the beavers, three fonrths of the old
accounts of their Intelligence aud capacity
are. as Audubon declares, " fabulous" Never
thelcss, in coacquisition, in the attainments
made by aggregates through long periods Cas-
tOridm have learned much, and although
liearnc, DIR. Goldman aud Others greatly dis
parnge their popular reputation, the family is
undoubtedly fairly capable, even if its mem
bers seem to be nearly unacceptable of iustrue-
ton All animals can aud do acquire knowl-
edge, however small may be the increment ap-
prOpriated by each individual and no race
among mammals Including those of the human
family presents itself To us now in anything
like "A truly
The National tribune., 1890-05-08

attended him, but he grew continually
worse under their care, and every body
expected lac would die | had heard Of
the remarkable cures effected by Ayers
Sarsaparlln, and decided 10 have my
boy try il. Shortly after ho began ~
take this medicine, the ulcers con-
meuCcd healing. and, after using several
bottles, he was entirely cured. He Is
now rs healthy and strong as any hoy
Of his age" - William i. Dougherty,
Hampton, Va,
"In May Last, my Youngest child,
fourteen months old, began TO have sores
gather on its head and body. We APP,
piled various simple remedies without
avail. The sores increased IN number
and discharged copiously. a physician
waB called, but the sores continued TO
multiply until in "A few months thcy
nearly covered the Child's head and body.
at last we began the use Of Ayers Sar-
.4parilla. In few days IA marked
change for the better was manifest. Tho
sores assumed more healthy condition,
tine discharges were gradually dimin-
ished, and finally ceased altogether.
The child is liyelicr, its skin il freshcr,
and It's appetite better than we have OBJ
served for months. Frank Nj. Griffin,
Long Point, Texas.
"The formula Of Ayers Sarsnparilla
presents, for chronic diseases of almost
every kind, the best remedy known to
the medical world D. NJ. W ilson,
NJ. d., Wigs, Arkansas.