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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A REGULAR Em1eRANr WAGON TRAIN.
Mrs. Mumford, of Connecticuts starts With
Her Belongings for Florida.

MRS. mumf0rd, oil Connecticutt StaEts WIN
Her Belongings for Florida.
HARTFORD, July "A strange case has been
unearthed by Agent Thrall, of the Humane
Society, of a woman, named Mrs. Samuel Num-
ford, who is attempting to start for Florida
with all her household effects, and who intends
TO cover the distance by horses and wagons.
Her caravan consists of four wagons, canvas
cover ed and four horses. Seated in the first
wagon she drives the first horse. To the rear
of the first wagon is attached the second wagon,
and to the tail of this is hitched the second
horse dragging the two other vehicles Inus
equipped Mrs. Mumford started before day
light Monday morning, but got stuck at the
first hill, within sight of her home, on the out,
skirts of Hartford. Some neighbors helped
her up the hill, and she went on Tor ABOUT
mile, when she camped out for the day.
She started on the journey under the linihe-
date instructions OF the Lord, who told her
what to do in dream. She recently sold her
place for $3.50 cash, and has some otner prop
erty. so it is understood. In company with
Agent Thrall, a reporter visited her at ner
wayside camp. Mrs. Mumford mas an aversion
to Mr.. Thrall, and when she saw MIN coming
she ran up, exclaiming:
There's the man. l know you, Thrall, she
went on, land one of us has got to die. IL you
come bothering around here rll shoot you."
"Oh, you wouldn't shoot me, Mrs. Mumford,"
said the agent, good-naturedly.
Yes would, too. Pm a humane woman.
Look at my horses. They are as fat as seals.
They will 60 in my favor when shoot you"
The woman has terroriZed the neighborhood
where she camps by firing her revolver at
night. She sleeps in the rear wagon, In which
she has rlgged up an easy chair and ham,
mock. Once before she started out this way
and drove to Virginia and back. The autnorl-
ties have determined to keep an eye on her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
INA COMIC STRAIN.

Brown-What did you mean by burning
all the feathers off the DarrotP
Little Johnnie-WhY, dad, didn't she say,
s.polIv wants a cracker ?''-Racket.
She-It will be pleasure ior me to share
your troubles and anxieties.
He-But haven't any.
she-o, you will have when we are married.
Life.
Customer-Did you say 1O cents?
Rarber-Is that too much for q shave?
Cuetomer-Not at all. 1t would have cost me $50
IN nave surgeon DO that amount OF cutting
Boston Herald.
MurieI-Before we were married you did
nothing but talk. Now you do nothing but yawn
or stand like post.
CharIes-Silence is golden, you know.
Muriel-You must be millionaire, then.-Pfcs
Ne Up.
He has Just gone home from college and his
head is full Of knowledge, and the down upon
his lip begins to show
To himself he is a wonder and you'd better stand
from under, for there ISN'T anytninS No
doesn,tknow. Chicago Tribune.
Clara (on the wrong side OF 30)-l am
sure 1 don t know what he sees In her.
ChoIly-WeII they say love Is blind
ST.ra RIindi Nonsense 1 never saw q man
t., Ioro vet who did not ten times as much in
his sweetheart as 1 Icould.-SprIngfeLd Graphic.
Young Rounders-Hey, barkeep, gimme
PR.rEeener-Hands up, but don't know what a
parachute Is -. ..,, . -. -
.o,vn easy, I've been hyin' pretty high for
week past.-hdcket.
Minnie-So you and VIII are engaged7
NV dear, allow me to wish you all the happiness
possible.
Mamie-Thank you, dear.
Minnie-Oh, you needn't thank me. was not
wishing you so very much. 1 merely wished you
all the happiness possible.-TerTe HGuts Erprsss.
Man Ito aequaintance)-Hello, Grinsley,
how are you getting along?
Grinsley-So, so, only.
'.Are you still running that woman's rights
paper?''
mo; have given that up"
''Didn't pay. ehs''
''Oh, yes; 1t paid first rates
''Why didn't you continue itP''
'T got married. "-Arkdnsdto Traveller,
"Why, hello Bill" said a man, stop
ping a acquaintance on the street. ''Wbat ~
you doing?''
Nothing at ALL,
''Have you been out Of work ever since 1 saw
you?''
ssYesT
"What, haven't you worked at aIl?''
-"Let me see. Oh yes, took the census Of 81
Louis, but that didn't amount 70 snything."-
ArkGnsGaO Traveller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A FEATHERED PET.
Sparrow Feeds from the Hands OF
Lancaster Railroad Man.

Sparrow Feeds from the Hands OF
LancnsrPr Railroad Man.
From the Lancaster Intelligencer.l
Owen Lsngstan, watchman at one OF the
water tanks on the "cut-off" of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad, has a little feathered pet and
visitor in the shape Of a sparrow. When MIR.
Langstan is on night duty, the bird never fails
to make its appearance just before dusk, when
it alighrs on the watchman's shoulder, perches
on Lis finger and picks food from his hand.
The bird, after a brief visit, takes small
piece of bread from the friendly hand, flies on
with 1t, and returning repeats the performance
a second and third time, carrying the food pre-
sumably to three baby sparrows in its nest.
Early IN the morning the bird again alights on
Mr.. Langstan's shoulder, and receives food
from his hand. The most remarkable feature
of the strange friendship and visits of the bird
is that when any one but Mr.. Langstan is on
night duty the sparrow does not make its ap-
pearance, or at least is never seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
OUR MAIL P0UCH.
Against Removing the Block House.

Against Removing tue btOCk II uOuBes
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
was much interested by your editorial in
THE DISPATCH of July l. relative to the old
Block House near the Point. You speak of two
plans one of which is to let it remain where it
is and the other to move it to Schenley Park.
hope you will hereafter urge necessarily for
its remaining just where it was built. 1t would
be disgrace and shame to remove 1t. 1t Is
to be hoped that Mrs. Schenley will give enough
land to form park or square. even IL very
small. If she should not. let the city buy, or
the public be asked to contribute enough to
purchase plot of ground. OF which the block
house should be the center.
And another thing / have often thought of,
and that is as William Pitt, the great COM
moner," is your patron Saint after whom the
city was named it would be most itand becOm-
ing to have the city erect statue in enduring
marble or bronze of the great Lord Chatham;
and the most appropriate place would be close
to the old Block House. erected IN 1894, when
the elder Pitt was at the pinnacle of his fame.
This plot of ground might be very properly
named Chatham Park or Chatham Square. L
can only feebly suggest these things. Will you
not use your influence. editorlally, for the com
bination have indicated.
As an old Pittsburger, l have often marveled
why William Pitt has not long before this been
honored by the great city which bears his name.
Sugar Run, Pa, July T. B. O. VI.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY. JULY 5, 1880
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons leaving the city for the summer can
hare The DISPATCH forwarded 6y earliest
mail 10 any address at the rate Of 90 cents per
month, or 81 50 for three months, Sunday eds
lion included. Daily edition only. zoe per
month, Ss for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, II care be taken in all
cases TO mention both old and netU address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

pansions, and one of the immediate changes
that is indicated is the establishment of a
cross-town line, connecting both the South
side and the Lawrenceville section directly
with the park.
There is no doubt lett by yesterdays DEM
onstration that the new park will be price
less boon to our people. The expenditure fOi
its improvement will be one of the best pos
sible Investments of the public money, and
the opening of smaller breathing spots in
other sections of the city would extend the
benefit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Soldiers in the Revolution.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What was the number of American and
British troops engaged in the Revolutionary
War? c.
WHEELING, July 4
1.-THE British sent 134, ,OUO soldiers and sailors
to this war. The Colonists met them with
100000 Continentals and $4,000 militia. The
British were assisted by Indians and Hessians,
the Colonists by Frenehmen.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Muxwumn. Will support Him.

From the Philadelphia North AmerIcdu.I
Mr.. Pattison will get the votes OF those IT.
reconcalable Mugwumps who would not be
satisfied though an angel came down from
heaven to solicit their suffrage, but he viii get
no more, and the detection of these chronic
soreheads will work no perceptbe reduction
in the magnitude of the Republican majority.
Even for the outside support that he does re-
ceive MIR. Pattison will have to pay, and pay
dearly, as for every Mugwump who goes to the
polls ih his support dozen disgrunLled Demo-
Gratis will stay at home in the sulks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Undoubtedly n strong Candidate.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin, Rep.l
1t would be foolish to deny that Mr.. Pattison
is a strong candidate but he is not SO strong
that he could win the Office of Governor If the
election were to be held tomorrow. He is,
however, the candidate who may be expected
to profit most from Republican bIunders or
follles, which, indeed, have given him every
Office that he has held. His personal character
is clean and simple and his public career has
been characterized by errors of the head rather
than of the heart.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
An Act Fall of Sal pa city,

From the Harrisburg Independent
With reference to party lines on the voicing
of political preference, it must be said that the
nomination of Ex-Governor PattIson for cleo
tion to position in which he reflected much
credit when he served in it four years ago, was
an act full of sagacity by those who performed
it. and starts the Democratic party under aus
pfces that will need all the energy and activity
of its Republican opponents to overcome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A WINNING TICKET.

How the Press View the Democratic Nomi-
nee for GubsrnntoriaI H0nOrs-A Candi-
date Well Worthy the support of All
Honorable Voters.
From the Buffalo EXPRESS Rep.l
The Pennsylvania Democrats did sensible
thing in nominating Robert E. Pattison for
Governor. They did not do it because it was
sensible, but because they couldn't help them
selves They chose him because he had some
show of beating Delamater, while his opponent,
Wallace, had not. 1t happens that the Demo-
cratic candidate is very respectable sort Of
man. He ran for Governor in 1882 and was
elected as reproof to the Cameron machine of
which Matt Quay was then assistant foreman.
He made good executive. He is preferable
to the present Republican candidate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Unusual Wisdom Displayed.

From the Wilkes barre Record, Rep.l
The nominations made by the Scranton Con-
vention show more wisdom than is usually dis
played by the Democratic party. While there
has been unusual activity on the part of the
factions TO secure the honors and no little Bit
terness created, the dissatisfaction is almost
entirely confined to the active leaders who
looked TO success for a substantial reward. The
rank and file of the party will accept the action
of the convention with ready acQuiescence.
The full story of how Pattison secured plu
rality of 66 votes remains to be told through
fut1re dpvelopments
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
JUSTICE LAMAR ANGRY.
He Berates a Gatekceper for Not Allow
ing Him TO Pass.


ing Him TO Pass.
1t has Just now dawned that Judge L. Q. G.
Lamar came very near being arrested while
passing through Atlanta to Covlngton not long
since. says the Atlanta Constitution. The story
told on Judge Lamar in Atlanta is to the effect
that while he was waiting in this city for the
outgoing train, on the Georgia Railroad, he
had occasion to go back to the Kimball House
for something he had left, after having seen
his wife seated comfortably in the proper car.
When he returned to the carshed he found the
gate closed, and when he demanded entrance
it was refused by the gatekeeper.
This angered the Judge very much, and he
engaged in some pretty warm threats to the
gatekeeper who finally got mad and called
policeman. Policeman Shelton recognized
Judge Lamar and walking up to him with
broad smile, said: "Well, Judge, you are an
enforcer of the law yourself. and You ought to
sympathize with the gatekeeper. Come, will
show you the way to the car" and he did. The
gatekeeper is not allowed to let people enter.
the proper entrances being through the dress
ing rooms. Those who witnessed the dialogue
between Judge Lamar and the gatekeeper say
it was rich
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

EX-CoN GRESHAM CRoUSE's remarks
upon the supplementary census should be
studied by Mr.. Porter. Mr.. Grouse explains
exactly why the true condition Of divers in
dustries will not be shown by the moaufactur-
ers' answer to the questions proposed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

The publishers of the pirated American
Encyclopedia Britannica have withdrawn their
edition from the market. This is making a
virtue of the necessity imposed upon them by
a decision establishing the partial copyright
held by the authorized American publishers.
The copyright pirates are not able to ignore
the mandates of the courts with the same sue
cess as the trust barons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
An Admirable Candidate.

From the Buffalo Courier (Dem).
The nomination of Robert Emory Pattison
for Governor by the Democrats of Pennsyl-
yania is demonstration of the honorable pur-
poses of the party and gives the strongest hope
of victory that it Is possible to give in such
state as Pennsylvania No man in Pennsyl-
vania in either party commands SO great
measure of public confidence in his unbending
and unassailable integrity and his unselhsh de-
Republicans who since Quay's Convention was
held have publicly announced their intention
to vote for Pattison if the Democrats nomin-
ated him. are hundreds in number, and they
are only the outposts of the great army who
are in revolt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A Giant In the Field,

FIR ON the ChambersburR Spirit Ind.1
Governor Pattison needs no eulogy. He is
known to all the State. Honest in his opinions
and clear in his perceptions answering in hiG
allegiance to right and in his devotion to the
people and their interests, he comes upon the
field giant in his equipment for the duties of
hest selection and with energetic campaign
work the election In November will ratify its
choice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
The Right Man In the Right Place.

From the Williamsport Sun, Dem.J
Robert E. Pattison is the standard bearer of
the Democracy of Pennsylvania. The fact that
he received the nomination on the first ballot is
evidence that the Democracy earnestly de-
sired his nomination. The fact that he won
victory over a man of such political promin-
ence and personal standing as Mr.. Wallace
proves that the people are confident that Mr..
Pattson is the chief who alone can lead them
to victory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

The recommendation of the New York
Grand Jury that all underground conduits
shall be placed under the control of a single
department, is Endorsed by the New York
Press with the enlargement that all electrical
conduits, gas pipes, sewer pipes, steam pipes,
water pipes and any other kind of pipes that
ingenuity may devise or convenience require
under ground, be placed in one great roomy
subway" This is the idea that The DISPATCH
has urged for long time. Will Pittsburg or
New York first wake up to the necessity of its
adoptionf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
An EuyfabIe Record.

From the Reading World, Ind1
Mr.. Pattison has made an enviable record in
nublic life, and by his highminded, courageous
independence while in public office has won the
esteem and respect of the large class of citi-
Gems Wild ardently believe that political prefer
ment should be based on something higher
than mere service to party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
LARGE Libraries ofthe World.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What cities of the world have the largest
libraries? What is the largest library in the
United States? INDEX
EAST LIVERPOOL, o., July A.
1.-The National Library of France at Paris,
and the British Museum in London have about
100000 volumes each. The Imperial Library at
ST. Petersburg contains over 1,0C0,O00 volumes.
Several German and English universities have
libraries ranging from 300 OOO to 500 600 volumes
The National Library at Washington is the
largest in this country, having probably more
than 500, 900 volumes. Next to it is the Public
Library of Boston, with about 300, 900 volumes. ]
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A Great spilIins Out of Beer.

From the Pun1sutaWney bpIrII'I
Nick Philips, the brewer, who failed to OBJ
tain license in December, had l75 barrels, or
5.4oO gallons, of beer left over which he could
not sell. He kept 1t until last Friday, when it
began giving unmistakable evidences of sour
ing. it being about eight months old. and then
let it all run out on the ground to. quench the
thirst of the parched earth. Philips did not
feel at all hilarious over the affair, as it repre-
sented considerable cold cash.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

NEXT to the effrontery of the Sugar Trust
in refusing to its shareholders statement of
its finances is its declaration that it will dodge
the mandates of the courts by calling itself a
corporation, instead Of trust. The idea that
corporate monopoly is superior to the laws is
inherent in the minds of the trust managers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
An Honest Man.

From the Philadelphia News, Rep.l
In nominating Ex-Governor Robert E. Patti
son as candidate for Governor, the Democrats
at Scranton yesterday chose their strongest
man; and while the Democrats can't elect Pat
tison, the Republicans can. He is strong
man, an honest man. a fairly able man, with
hosts of friends-but he never can be chosen
Governor of this State unless by Republican
votes, as he was chosen before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A Fighting Chance to Win.
From the Baltimore Sun, Dem.1

HIUlH IHe BaIIInOr6 buh, DtnsI
The nomination by the Pennsylvania Demo
cratic Convention of Pattison and Black as the
Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor revives the memories of their successful
Campaign for the same positions in 1882, and is
gratifying triumph for the best influences of
the party. His nomination is largely due to
the feeling in his party that, with SO pro-
nounced reformer to oppose to "Boss'
Quay's candidate, Delamater, there Is at least
a fighting chance for the Democracy In the
coming contest. Certainly 1t could not hope to
win with any candidate who did not appeal to
the independent and dissatisfied Republican
vote.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Killed n RnffIar

A rattlesnake three feet long was killed near
Media. 1t was captured alive and placed in a
box where cat was also put. The snake
struck the cat, and in hour and 40 minutes it
was dead. The snake was afterward killed.
With one other exception this is the only rat
tier killed In the county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A Splendid school Record.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In your list of pupils passed to the High
School you have Robbie Bowen's mark S02. 1t
shuld read sS2. He is only 13 years of age in Oc-
tober, and this is the highest in the ward. His
name is in the list of Oakland sub district
school. Please correct OLD SUBSCRIBER.
PITTSBURG, July y6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

WELL, the small boy counts up his
bruises and burns to-day, and decides that the
glory of the Fourth was well worth the ac-
companying casualties. But when the chill
dren of larger growth reckon up the total of
property destroyed and life and limb sacrificed,
they may be pardoned for the doubt whether
the celebration of our independence by the
Chinese method, is paying one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS.

Great Number of American Physicians
Preparing TO Attend.
NEW YORK. July 4.-Medical and scientific
men in this country are greatly interested in
the Tenth International Medical Con-
gress, which is to be held in Ber-
lin next August Already active prepara-
tions are making by those who intend to be
present at the conference, and many American
physicians have sailed for Europe. taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity to have their vaca-
tion in the same year as the Congress meets.
From the West the attendance will be sps-
ciaIiy large. Delegates of the German medi-
cal faculties and the most eminent medical So
ceties of the German Empire have been ap-
pointed as the General Committee on Organi-
zation There will also be at the congress an
international medical and scientific exhibition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A RtvOLU TIONARY RELIC.
A Cannon Ball Weighing Five Pounds Found
in Chester County.

While engaged in opening new road
through the woods of Jesse Taylor. West Go
shen, Chester county, John F. Ryan found
what he considers valuable relic OF the ReVo-
lutlonary War. 1t is a large iron cannon ball
which weighs just i've pounds, and is in an ex-
cellent state of preservation. On one side of
the ball piece is broken out as though it had
been fired and struck some obstruction. A
l,rge letter 'V'' is stamped on its side, and is
supposed to have been cast upon it to denote
the weight. The ball was found five feet be-
meath the ground, AND was embedded in the
roots of an old and decayed locust tree. Mr..
Ryan prizes the ball highly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
A Ticket TO be Proud OF.

From the Lancaster Intelligencer, Dem.1
1t is a ticket to be proud of. Nothing can be
charged against the integrity or intelligence of
the nominees. They undenably honest and
capable, and in strong contrast to the Republican
ticket, which is not recommeG ded by personal
integrity, and which is moreover, known to be
the body and spirit of Quay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

THE prevalence of moderate weather for
the Fourth, after the period of sultriness. even
when dampened by showers. was boon to
celebrateTs and a glad assurance to the patri-
otic that our change OF climate has not yet
degeuerated our land into a tropical country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
Brightened Prospects.

From the Indianapolis Sentinel, Rep.I
Democratic prospects in Pennsylvania are
greatly frightened by the action of yesterdays
convention. II any Democrat can be elected in
Pennsylvania It'll Pattison. He stands squarely
on the platform which is thoroughly Demo
cratic-in favor of tariff and ballot reform, and
opposed to Quayism. Watch the Keystone
State in November.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05

SPOKANE FALLS, Washington, is worse
mixed up than a cocktail. The mayor has ar
rested the sheriff and the sheriff has arrested sthe
mayor The two officials walk around town arm
in arm this one having the other in custody and
the other having this one in custody. The voters
enjoy the fun so much that they lie down and
laugh while.the procession passes by.