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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

that the pleasure of riding one comes princI-
pally from the sense of imparting motion to
it by muscular effort, and therefore all i'm
provements that come to stay must be di-
rected to IN increase of ease or speed, or a
widening of the field in which the machine
may be worked.
Two years ago an extraordinary tricycle.
was made in England consisting of two
large wheels, each about eight feet in
diameter, fashioned something like paddle
wheels, with seat fixed between them
and guided by a wheel at the rear
These wheels were about II inches broad,
and were fitted with small triangular pieces
something like the paddles in water-wheel,
The handle was fitted to an upright that rose
from the axle between the pedals, and formed
also the support for the seat and the back
bone extending to the hind wheel. This hind
wheel was about 2 feet in diameter of
solid wood, and more like a large cheese
than anything else. This machine was
quite capable of supporting the weight of
the rider without sinking more than few
inches below the surface. 1t was called the
water tricycle. and was intended to be used
on the surface of the water. It was frst
tried on the great lake at the Crystal Palace
at Svdenham, and later the inventor de-
clared his intention of riding on
it across the English channel
from Dover to Calais, a distance
of about 20 miles. The first attempt was a
failure. but at the second, the water being
phenomenally smooth, the coast of France
was triumphantly reached by the daring
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

of the fork, from the handles to the pedal
crank, is hollow tube in which there is a
chain and cogwheel attachment, which,
operated by the pedals and handles, supplies
the motive power of the machine. Inc
handles project in the usual way. but, in
stead of being rigid, they are movable on the
principle OF pump handle, and can either
drive the machine alone, or be used stimuli
taneously with the pedals, thus increasing
the power to its maximum, or for resting the
arms and legs alternately without stopping
the machine.
WHERE THE AERoNAUT SITS.
At the back of the head, in the usual
place, is a seat, shaped like a bicycle seat,
but trfle larger, and IN front of this pro-
jects light hollow shalt made of steel, one
end of which is racheted or cogged into the
mechanism acted upon by the pedals, while
the remainder extends horizontally from the
rider. supporting four rigid arms, two of
which are at the extreme end and two about
six feet distant, nearer to the rider, these
arms being about three feet in length and
occupying the same position to the rider as
propeller does to q ship. These arms sup
port loose but stout sail cloth, which, when
at rest, hangs quiyering and shaking with
every breath OF air. Behind the air extends
long bamboo rod, an6 from this rises a
stout wire stay, which supports "hydro-
gen SPINDLE" this being the scientific name
given to a queer-looking balloon, shaped
like a boat bottom up, being slightly hollow
underneath, and this is filled up with hy-
drogen gas, generated by patent process
from water.
AS soon as the feet press the pedals the
arms move and the loose canvas swings itself
into right or left helix, varying in swift
ness with the action of the pedals, resulting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
MEN WHO TOLL NOT.
Inspector Byrnes Talks About Crimi-
nails and Their Methods.
CASTE AMONG EXPERT THIEVES.
Detectives Nowadays Share Their Informa-
tion With Each Other.
ORIGIN OF THE GAME KNOWN AS BUNKO
rcoRREsPoxDENcE OF THE p1spATcH.1

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DIsPATcH.1
NEW YORK, March Thomas Byrnes,
the American Vidocq, looks as little like a
detective as any man you can imagine. His
official title is Chief Inspector OF the NUM-
cipal Police of New York. He is 46 years
of age, tall and powerful, but not portly.
He is partly bald, and wears an iron-gray
mustache. His face is good natured one,
but is strong nevertheless, and his eyes are
exceedingly keen. He is such man as one
meets at every step in Wall street. He
would be more readily taken for stock
broker than anything else, an alert man of
business, quick to seize an opportunity in
the mad rush for wealth. There are no
brass buttons and weapons of offense or de-
fense publicly displayed to indicate that
his calling is the hunting down of criminals.
He knows all the men of prominence in the
metropolis, and for that matter IN the coun-
try, and whichever way he turns he has to
stop, shake hands and chat. 1t is doubtful
if any man in the world has more exten-
sive acquaintance.
Inspector Byrnes fathoms crime and seeks
out criminals by the most systematic meth
ods. He has no use for the ways of the old
time Sleuth, who disguised himself in all
sorts OF forms and kept on the trail without
sleep or food until the criminal was run
down. Instead, he employs great general
machine. There is scarcely a professional
criminal in the whole country whose picture
and complete record cannot be found at Po-
lice Headquarters. Not only that, but
careful account is kept of the movements
and habits of every criminal, so that hands
can be laid on him any time he is wanted.
The petty thief or the more daring burglar
or the suave confidence operator
MUST PRESENT HIMSELF
at intervals at headquarters and give an ac-
count OF himself II he does not do this of
his own accord he is brought IN and made to
understand in an unmistakable manner that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
TIE IMPROVEMENTS ENGLISH.


1t appears somewhat strange that, not
withstanding the great popularity of the
bicycle in the United States, until two
years ago all the most marked improve
ments and innovations were evolved in
Europe and then introduced here. The in
ventive faculties OF our manufacturers were
not idle, however, but were mainly directed
to improvements upon the bearings and
pedal gear until the ladies' bicycle was in
troduced, this being machine with the
arc of the backbone connecting the two
wheels being inverted so as to enable the
fair rider to sit between the front and back
wheels and have the backbone between her
feet.
American invention did not stop at this
stage. Prof Carl Myers, of Frankfort N.
Y, \ famous aeronaut, conceived the idea
of combining the balloon with the bicycle,
and producing machine. operated upon the
same plan as a bicycle, which enables the
rider to soar into the air and travel through
space, instead of along road. The machine
is now made, and will be tested in various
parts of the country during the coming sum-
mer season. The mechanism is small, and
is almost hid from view when the rider is
seated. 1t consists of fork, like an ordi-
nary bicycle, having the pedals attached to
the base in the usual way; down the center
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
MRS. ELIZA SMITH

Hundreds of people in Pittsburg have told
how wonderfully they have been cured by the
physicians of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Insti-
tute at 323 Penn ave, and 1 feel 1t my duty TO
state my case. My casarrh, which had troubled
me so long, had begun to affect my lungs. and
they panied me very much, especially when
cou2hed or raised up the offensive discharge
which seemed to SO fill up my windpipe and
bronchial tubes, that found it often Difficult.
to breathe. | cpughed more or less both day
and night. 1t would often hurt me TO breathe,
my breath became short, and felt a tight op-
presslye feellng in my lungs. 1 often felt a
pam IN my left side. My food would sour on
my stomach, giving ne a full, uncomfortable
ieellng after eating. with belching of gas. My
hands and feet were cold and clan,my. i could
eettlng out OF breath. had many other acnes
and pains and also suffered from those diseases
peculiar to women. In fact, l grew weaker
and weaker until l felt if did not care
whether L lived or died, as would De an IN
valid the remainder of my life tried several
many cures made by the physicians OF the
Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute and which
seemed similar to mine. took three months
treatment from these specialists. The result 10
l no" ieel Ike a new woman nave gained
70 pounds in flesh; my work does not seem a
burden to me as it used 20. and feel well and
strong. / shall be glad to tell anyone further
what these physicians have done for me. live
on Lexington ave- near Lincoln ave., Ease
Liberty, this CITY," MRS. ELIZA SMITH.
Consultation free toall. Patients treated sue
cessfully at home by correspondence. Re-
member the name and place-The Catarrh and
Dyspepsia Institute. 323 Penn avenue, Pitts
burg. Send two 2-cent stamps for question
blank. Office hours 10 A. NJ. to 4 P. N. and to
P. II. Sundays. II to4P.M. fe24MwEsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
Face B,ooa,es, us Porcbuan,

Is one indication of poverty of the circulation.
Enrich it with the benign fertiliziug inviSor-
ant Hostetter's Stomach Blttcrs, and it will
soon regain its soundness and its color This
fine stomachlc actively promotes assimilation
by the blood of the elements of nutrition,
evolved by digestion from the food. The
Bitters cures malaria, kidney troubles, corsti-
ration and nervousness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

City.
Mr.. Weinman had been troubled with his
stomach for over three years, the most pro-
nounced symptoms being nausea and vomiting
of food, with soreness over region of stomach.
Tongue always coated, with foul taste in morn
ing, frontal headache, with flashes of light and
spots before eyes, roaring in ears, stopping up
of nostris. During the last few months hack
ing cough set in. sleep became disturbed. and
he would get up in morning more tired than
and he lost flesh and strength daily. Three
days before calling at DR.. ByerS' office he vom-
tied up every meal. DR.. ByerS diagnosed his
trouble to be catarrh of the head and stomach,
and under his treatment the nausea was re-
leved lnstantaneOuSly. and in one month Mr..
w. was entirely well and had gained 10 pounds.
TREATMENT S5 A MONTH.
Until further notice DIR. BYers will treat all
cases at the uniform fee of s. per month, medi-
cine included. Write for symptom blank or
call at office. DIR. BYERS, successor to Drs.
Logan & Byers, No. 42I Penn ave. fe1-ssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
Positively Delicious.

So delightful to the taste are Hamburg Figs
that they could be placed upon the table for
dessert, and no one would suspect that they
were more than very superior crystalized fruIt
This property is what makes them so popular
with ladies and children for the cure of con-
stipation, piles. Indigestion and sick headache
25 cents. Dose, one fig. Mack Drug Co., N. Y
TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

DABBs, the well-known photographer,
says his business has shown greater in
crease the last few months than Tor wears
past, and attributes the fact to the public's
increased knowledge in what constitutes a
good photograph.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

FINE pillow shams, braided and en-
broidered, from 81 to 50 set; extraordinary
values at Rosenbaum & Co.'S. Thssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
sprinx OYercoafa

The latest novelties in overcoatings suit
ings and trowserings, at Pitcairn's, 434
Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

BLAIR's PTLLs-Great English gout and
rheumatic remedy. Sure, prompt and effect
i've. At druggists. 1Tsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

FURNITURE packed for shipment.
HAUGH & KEENAN,.
33 and "a Water street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

CASH paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
NO ExCLUs1vENEss NOWADAYS.

''It was, in times gone by, detectives
stock in trade to keep exclusively for him.
self his knowledge OF criminals and their
haunts. Now all information is furnished to
the entire force, and complete records of all
professional criminals are kept. To be de-
tective man must show adaptability for the
work. 1 keep track OF the clever pieces of
work done BY ward detectives and police
men, and when there are vacancies in my
department I send for these men and give
them trial. II they prove satisfactory they
are retained, and if not they are sent back to
their old places. There is no system in de-
tecting criminals. Detectives have to be
governed by circumstances entirely. OF
course the records of the Office and the gen.
eral knowledge OF criminals, including their
peculiar ways of operating, companions and
haunts help in ferreting out cases. L do not
use female detectives except on special
occasions" ii. 1. S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
THE END NOT IN SIGHT.

Since then many and great have been the
changes necessary to bring the bicycle to its
present state of perfection, and judging
from the outlook the end is not yet in sight.
The electric and other motor principles have
been applied to the bicycle, but have failed
to become popular for the simple reason
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

in Pittsburg, because the wheelmen find the
streets and hills so disadvantageous that
riding is bereft of much OF its pleasure.
The old wooden bicycles. or "bone shak-
ers," as they were not inaptly called, are al
most forgotten in the graceful machines Of
the present day, which are modelled upon
the principle of the old "Spider" bicycle
made in Coventry, England, in August 1868.
This was the first machine with steel spokes
and rubber tires, and was made by Edward
Farndon, Of Kenilworth. Although pressed
by his friends to make model and obtain a
patent for his invention, he neglected to do
so, and other companies seized upon the idea
and commenced the manufacture. The first
bicycle of any description as distinct from
the old seventeenth century hobby-horse
was made by the Veloc Company, of Paris,
in 1866, and was introduced into Coventry
by Mr.. John Newark, who might aptly be
termed the father of the present great BIZ
cycle industry at Coventry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
HE POCKETS HIS LOSS.

Gas the victim has gone into dishonest
transaction he has nothing to do but to
keep still and pocket his loss. There are
very few counterfeit bills made. The man
ufacture OF the paper has reached such per-
lection that it cannot be duplicated except
with expensive machinery. The most
trouble comes from Italians who make bogus
silver coins.
1.-THE list of distinguished pickpockets
includes Joe German, Joe Dubuque,
Mill Kennedy, James Wilson alias
Pretty Jimmy, Terry Murphy alias
Poodle Murphy and James Lawson
alias Nibs. Among the women en-
gagged in the business are Mollie Holbrook,
Sophie Levy, Mary Busby and Louisa Jor-
dan alias Little Louisa. Women have bet
ter opportunities than men to operate on ac-
count OF their clothing. They work under
cloaks and shawls and ply their vocation
principally in stores.
GA close watch is kept on professional
criminals. One detective may know a thief
while the other detectives on the force may
not The thief is brought TO headquarters
and shown to all the detectives for future
reference Every detective has instructions
when he sees thief OF any kind who has not
been on exhibition to bring him to head
quarters so that the other detectives may
make mental note of his appearance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
A FAR MIGHTIER oUTBURsT.

One hundred years ago, alter immemorial
years of repression, the human passion for
liberty, for equality, ior brotherhood burst
forth, convulsing Europe and establishing
America. There is at hand tar mightier
outburst OF the same forces, the results of
which will be incon parably more profound,
more tar-reaching and more beneticent. Men
now past middle age are likely to see in
Europe the last throne fall, and in America
the first complete and iuIl-orbed republic
arise-a republic at once political, industrial
and social.
1t is instructive for Americans to remem-
Der that there is scarcely any argument
brought to-day again-t nationalism which
was not in substance brought against the
experiment OF political equality undertaken
in this country d century ago; scarcely one
which does not spring from the same
low and suspicious estimate of
human nature, the same distrust
of the people, the same blind belief
In personal and class leadership and authof-
ity; scarcely one which was not, as to prin-
ciple. answered 100 years ago BY Madison,
Hamilton and Jay in the Federalist.
EDWARD BELLAMY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-21

names are incorporated in the BILL An attempt 70 engrai
additional incorporates upon the bill oceasioneu the 'hree
oos, struggle which finally resulted In inc passage
n, tho measure without tho addition OF any ne" names anu
Substantially as the bill originally preseh'cd' Ing
insertion bv the Legislature OF additional Hcolpo'a'o
M, opnointed suggested desired either Oy inc o'a
authorities or the local citizens committee wouu nave run
dercd the measure specially Objectionable ana pecuSl,y
offensive and impered It's final success IL eoieS'euiy
would have violated correct principle OF egsauon VIII"
violation could not well have been sanctioned OF oseI
looked and would afforded precedent whereby o'
efforts to supcrsedo ignore local authorities mgh' Oe
tempted. ~, 49,.
The enactment OF bill in It's present FORM VIII ho'
encourage endeayors discover devices or 70 invent On
cuses upon which to justify the deprivation OF muhcia
ties OF the right local sefgovernment nor Will IL war
rnu. the assumption by tie Legislature OF The preros"''o
Of designating In local bill names OF commissioners
not suggested desired approved by local autho1tes
hut in defiance OF proper rights and privileges
Viewed In ght, the passage OF THIS measure
may well be regarded the triumph OF any pouca
marty but as ylndIcation OF the salutary prhcpe o
"Ifome Rule" an enunciat!on OF correct thcofes o.
locslaton Just rcbuke the hnportunate demands {"
pcr,cred craftsmanship valuable contribution 70 the cause
NJ proqre,, and as tribute to the irresistible influence OIL
an aroused and enlightened public sentiment
~ DAVID B. HILL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-21

he had drawn last January, " for he sad' - H">o
lost nv check books. l gave my check-Doohs anu
maid checks to my brother Theodore on "c''ieSu'S
thinking that he might like to look theH oNei'
took them uptown and after he got OH 'ie CIV ~
road found that he had left them on the talil' nav
tried 70 get them back, and as tley are Vi "o -" "
any one else they may be returned" A..
VI mitcboU seemed TO feel fully as sorry as inc
,,oss tba4 the hooks could not be found lie asked
tbe witness ahou: check for 10000 winch nc "rc"
or Japuarv 90 or 20 on the Bank OF Deposit nc su
nat no cave it to Killduf to give 10 Pe MI mitchell
asked: ~, pou .s,oa mo %,
o.-why did you do thst1 AIR Pen asked me 10Y
n loan of $4,000. ~.
What collateral YVES given for the loani A.-None,
O What did Pen want the loan Tor lie sa ,.
that he wanted use it in some "ans''''0" "'' 1'
simmons -, ,oo, ,or $50 mn on tho
ODD you not draw another oi''N '0' "'''''0 VII WV
,ame day7 AYES, sir. $1,000 o.
What was there to meet those ehecksi A'-othef
checks deposited the day before H.
ono check for $4,000 he exchanged al ue
nank Of North America and obtained cashier >
ohorl, for the amount. lie said that lie
-nooinod tho securities of over 100000 from
pou ,,bo said That they to be sold LOT
The sixth National Bank. lie took them to b. H.
willard g. Co., W. c. sheldon Co. and Theodore W.
Myers a. Co. lie did not tell the firms for whom they
were to be sold 1900 A..
Mr. Mitchell asked if he did not think it strange uiat
Pell wanted so much ready money. lie sau IiaV Soie
banks wanted deposits of money each day. but he coui
not mention any particular bank at which that require
ment made.
The witness said that the loan of $4,000 madc by
the Western National Bank on soIA' oil the Don"S
was paid by the CHECK Of $4,000 ron ln THc
dore W. Myers & Co.. another chegH Oy onnGc
same firm for $4,000, ana Chv II
drawn by the witness on the Bank of Deposit. lie
had deposited a certified check for 10000 drawn on
the LcnOx Hill Bank in the Bank OF Deposit, Dut IL
was not paid The witness had since made 1t good
at the Bank Of Deposit by paying some cash ana CIV
ing security for the balance. The unpaid ccrIlhed
check was given to Mr. Jordan after pay meht ad Dee
refused.
the many checks for large amounts which Mr. mitchell
showed to him. and said that he needed Inc DOCKS
which were lost to explain some OF the Transaction
The witness said that he did not know that hhi,
Wallack the only partners in the firm OF
Pell. Wallack q Co. At the end of Mr. MtchelPs eX-
animation he said that he did not know of any al.
dtional information he cOuld give unless he found
his check-bOOk. General Foster ClaaSSens counsel
asked the witness single question. Never said in
answer that Claassen was not connected in any way
as far as he knew with the transactions about when
he had testified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-21
A REPUBLICAN, VICTORT.
Senator W. L. Browns speech at Albany.

Senator W. L. Browns speech at Albany.
Mr.. President; think should say a few words
in justice to myself i'm reference NY position upon
this bill. After understood the sentiment of my
people was ardenty in favor Of its passage as IT
far a5 l was personally concerned, there was no
politics in it, and did not cream Of such cor,idcI7,-
lion. It is not necessary for me TO say that the
ncOrpoTstOrs had the Endorsement, regardless Of any
political feeling. for their personal INTEGRITY ana
noweveI, that ~ the ingenious minds OF some people
IL thought that the operation of this bill had
political tendencies and political character tna,
would subserve the interest Of the prevailing party
in New York. BE that "a il may, everything seems
TO terminate here by "a reference TO political gan.
/ am not prepared TO question the right OF The Re
publican majority this floor to raise that issue.
As right IL belonged TO them. The result was then,
the nsideration then. e. what propos don
would be fair in the settlement Of this dcu!ty
saving here that while / thought the Republican
majority on this floor did not act fairly toward thc
great city of New York nevertheless after they took
their determined position upon that BILL ! could not
Ne have no right to say that they are sncaks and
have backed out from their position In an unmauly
and unfair manner. l did not ask il then; do not
ask II now, but ! say, as member Of that comnhtlG;
that your propositions seemed to me to be far and
placed the Democracy in decidedly better position
In case the bill had been passed with their o'les %
proposition submitted by them tie political Status OF
that bill absolutely 49, 1t came a. tmS liou,c
mttee ana Inc kAccdlrc Cy.hlii,tec MA tIe Vi ~
ment OF the fuuds-Oi that $15,O0DOOj n YOU p!carc
What is the result today \ mass mecthg wa,
called in NewYork 1t was goa, meeting; !,
a political dodge II was absolutely PAU
meeting and he got away with The whole situation
JIG sends those mon u that meeting ana ne sweeps
it by storm. and the meeting terminates by EiNihl
thrNfI Uusine and enthusiastic cheers Tor Pd't
Whom else did they cheer. c&'ept lhfld'nialt
tell yOu it. Plat meeting. N wa poiiic
dodge. and t1ey have lc1t"a us @rd got o." t"ld
Now acknowledge tine ftct thrt these inco pOrat"r>
ore absolutely I'm the control OF TIE Republicans today
under the two-thiUS vote. and ] say thai IL is NOT
a defeat for the Republicans but it IS a victory ioi
the Renubcaus