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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-12

over MN on the moor. AS he came in he
saw the lamp knocked over, and figure
rush out through the veranda. The
moon was bright and he saw man run
across clear space in the moonlight
tall, slightly built man in native dress,
gut not native, Cathcart said; that he
would take his oath on by his build.
He reused the house, but the man got
clean off, of course" -
"And Sir John?' .;, -. :
''Sir John was quite dead when Cath
cart got back to him. He found him
lying on his face. His arms were spread
if he had struggled hard. His pockets
had been turned inside out, his writing
table drawers forced open, the whole
room had been ransacked. Yet the old
mans gold watch had not been touched,
and some money in one of the drawers
had not been taken. What on earth is
the meaning of it ALP" said young Dick
son, below his breath. "What was the
thief after?"
In a moment the truth flashed across
my brain. put two and two together
as quickly as most men, fancy. The
jewelst Some one had got wind of the
jewels, which at that moment were re-
posing on my own person in their old
brown bag. Sir John had been only just
in time.
"What was he looking for?' continued
Dickson, walking up and down. ''The
I'D man must have had some paper or
other about him that he wanted to get
hold Of. But what? Cathcart says that
nothing whatever has been taken, as far
as he can see at present"
Twas perfectly silent. It is not every
man who would have been so in my
place, but was. know when to hold
my tongue, thank heaven!
Presently the others came in, all full of
the same subject, and then suddenly I
remembered that it was getting late;
and there was hustle and leave tax
ing, and I had to post off before I could
hear more. Not, however, that there
was much more to hear, for everything,
seemed to be in the greatest confusion,
and every species Of conjecture was afoat
as to the real criminal and the motive
for the crime.
had not much time to think of any
thing during the first day on board; yet,
busy as was in arranging and rearrang
ing my things, poor Old Sir John never
seemed quite absent from my mind. His
image, as I had last seen him, constantly
rose before me, and the hoarse whisper
was forever sounding in my ears, 'Tm
watched! / know I'm watched!' Icould
not get him out of my head. 1 was I'M
able to sleep the first night I was on
board, and as the long hours wore on
always seemed to see the pale, searching
eyes of the dead man; and above the
manifold noises of the steamer and the
perpetual tapping of the calm water
against my ear came the whisper, 'Tm
watched! know I'm watchedr -.
A TNYT
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-11-12

was all right next day. suppose
had had what women call nerves. I
never knew what nerves meant before,
because no two women ever met
seemed to have the same kind. If it is
slamming door that upsets one wom-
ans nerves. it may be coming in on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20

"a For WESTERN PENNsYLvA-
~F MIA: CLOUDY WEATHER AND
EA RAIN, COOLER, EXCEPT STA
ed Oh TIoNARY TEMPERATURES IN
THE VICINITY OF OswEGo, N. Y, NORTH
WESTERLY WINDS, CLEARING TUESDAY
Evening, FAIR WEDNESDAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
A BURMESE BURIAL.
The Imposing Obsequies of n Meebya Queen
of Burmah.

of Burmah.
The Rangoon Gazette reports the burial
recently of the Meebya Queen, one Of the
wives of King Mindone Min, whose body
had been lying some time in state at the
residence of her daughter, near Rangoon.
At 9 o'clock the procession, which was
nearly a mile long, started. White
umbrellas, the special symbol of Bur-
mese royalty, were numerous. and the priests
mustered in strong force. The shrines
and other ornamental structures were ablaze
with gold leaf, the bands of music were nu-
merous and the carloads OF presents for the
priests would have sufficed to stock bazaar
with almost every conceivable article of food
and wearing apparel, besides crockery, kero-
sene oil, fans and furniture. The Princess,
as chief mourner, walked in front of the
coffin, preceded by her retinue of 80 white
robed women walking in pairs. Before
them girls strewed the path with roses.
The Princess, like her attendants, was
dressed in pure white, and wore no jewels
whatever. She and her maids of honor bore
in their hands the white rope attached to the
coffin. The latter was slung from pole and
carried by bearers. Over it was thrown
splendldly decorated pail, piled high with
bright flowers. The scene of the Gre
nation was on the slope of the Shoay
Dagon Pagoda, near Bahan, where
an enclosure had been erected round the
funeral pile, upon which the gilt coffin was
laid to the sound of weird music. By de-
sire of the Princess, the coffin was opened to
enable her to take last look at her mother.
The pile was set fire to and after the body
had been entirely consumed the ashes were
taken away to be cast on the broad bosom
OF the Irrawaddy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
CHAMPAGNE ON QUOTATIONS.
How Burroughs and Butterworrh slipped
Up on n Bit Of Scripture.

Up on n Bit of Scripture.
The following little snriptural quotation
cost Julius Caesar Burroughs, OF Michigan,
and Benjamin Butterworth, Of Ohio, bottle
of champagne each, the other day:
For unto everyone that hath shall be given.
and he shall have abundance; but from him
that hath not snail be taken away even that
which he hath.
They were in the Senate restaurant In
the midst Of an argument when Butterworth
made quotation.
"I'll bet you bottle Of champagne that
l can quote the passage you refer to, re-
marked Burroughs, raising his voice to quite
a high pitch.
"I'll take the bet," returned Butter
worth.
"All right" said the Michigan man, "and
now 1 will wager another bottle that you
cannot quote it correctly yourself:
Done" was the OhIoan's quick response.
'Go ahead" commanded Butterworth.
Burroughs began, but he stumbled before
the first five words OF the scriptural passage
had fallen from his lips, and he gave it up
in disgust before he had completed it.
81 lose the first bet" murlnured Bur-
roughs; "now you try it, Butterworth."
The latter smiled in a patronizing way and
remarked: "Better give up both before
begin. Burroughs"
Hardly; go ahead"
The Ohioan made a worse botch of the
innocent little passage than did Burroughs.
and the upshot was that they were compelled
to dispose of the two bottles OF wine then
and there. This they did with neatness and
dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
FOUND, BUT LOST AGAIN.
A Wildwood Woman Who Is Bit To-
Wary for Her Husband.

A Wildwood Woman Who IL n Bit Too
Wary for Her Husband.
A beautiful, elegantly dressed woman, about
35 years of age, left her home at Wildwood, on
the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, three
weeks ago, telling her husband, M. McCrea,
that she was coming to the city to consult a
physician in regard to some sickness. She did
not return, and yesterday her husband hunted
high and low for her all over Pittsburg, but
failed to find his wife. Finally.
going to Allegheny he called at
the Girard Hotel, and inquired for the miss
ing woman. The proprietor of the hotel was
certain she had not been there, and so told Mr..
McCrea. The latter was about to leave the
place in despair, when old Wildr-"nd
friend stepped up and accosted him. NJ CR 4
told him of his search for his wife, " 5
overjoyed to hear that his friend had seel. II
going up the street few moments before.
Mr.. McCrea started Immediately to find his
wife. and saw, with thrill of gladness, the OBJ
ject of his search, walking ahead of him. The
to face. She said she was going to Pittsburg.
she told him to wait for her at the hotel, and
she would be back in a hour, to return home
with him. McCrea went into the Girard and
meeting his friend, they crooked their elbows
at the bar on the strength of his discovery
Then he waited for the return of the lost one
who had been found. He watched and waited,
but no sign of his better half. Then the truth
dawned upon Mr.. McCrea that the bird had
again flown. Up to date Mrs. McCrea has not
yet returned. Her husband went home alone,
on the 6:25 train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
DIED IN THE SADDLE.
Victim of Heart Disease Falls on His
Horses Neck and is Taken of Dend.

A Victim of Heart Disease Falls on His
Horses Neck and is Taken of Dend.
Sacramento Record Union.
At the ranch OF William Dixon, the we'll
known Cosumnes farmer, singular instance
of sudden death occurred the other fore
noon. Mr.. Dixon's brother, Michael S.
Dixon, set out on horseback to drive up
some cattle. He had been sufferer from
heart disease. 1t was deemed best to have
his nephew accompany him. Alvin
Plummer was coming to the city and saw
the men driving cattle in the field near the
road. Presently he noticed the elder Dixon
rein up his horse, lean forward over the
pommel of his saddle and remain in that po-
sition, the horse meanwhile standing quite
still
Mr.. Plummer thought that something
was wrong with the man, but concluded
that he had an attack of bleeding at the
nose. Young Dixon rode up and spoke to
his uncle, who did not move, and then rode
hurriedly to the lane and informed Mr..
Plummer that he believed his uncle was
dead. Mr.. Plummer drove into the field
and over to where the horse and his i'm
movable rider were, and found that Mr..
Dixon was really dead. He assisted the
young man in lifting the body from the
horse and placing it in the buggy, and then
drove back with it to the Dixon ranch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
BOARD OF HEALTH CONFERENCE.
The Nation Well Represented In Discussing
Important Topics.

The Nation Well Represented In Discussing
Important Topics.
NASHVILLE, May 19.-The national
conference of State Boards of Health met
this morning at the State Capitol, President
Mccormack, of Kentucky, in the chair.
Delegates were present from Is
States and Canada. DR.. McCar-
mack, In his address, congratulated
the health authorities on the absence of
epidemics since the last meeting and spoke
fatteringly of the steps taken against the
invasion OF cholera.
A card bearing eight questions submitted
by State Boards to the conference for
discussion was then taken up, the
first being a proposition in regard to
printing of annual reports and other
methods of disseminating public knowl-
edge. Then followed a discussion
on a similar question bearing upon
proper comprehension of the principles and
practice of hygiene. In the discussion, DR..
G. Il. Ranchef, of Illinois, spoke bitterly of
the neglect of Legislatures of his State,
and concluded that all agencies were
venal. not even excepting the
press. DIR. J. D. Plunkett, of Tennessee, de-
Tended the press. In many respects it had
usurped the functions OF the pulpit The
press was open to the suggestions of pro-
gressive thinkers, and would be glad to pub
lish anything for the good of its readers.
Resolutions were proposed by the State
Board Of Kentucky and adopted urging CO.
operation in administration on the part of
States threatened with epidemics; that, alter
quarantine has been established, the disease
may be confined to the place Of initial st
tack.
The Conference adjourned after discuss
ing other questions at the night session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
LOBSTERS IN PRISON.
When They Find Themselves Caught They
Commence Fighting Each Other.

When They Find Themselves Caught They
Commence Fighting Each Other.
Boston Globe.1
When Holsters are dumped out into a
dory they all get mad. Finding nothing to
fight but each other. they 60 at it. Here is
one who is evidently offended at some action
of lobster near him, who is, to tell the
truth, considerably the smaller, and he pro-
ceeds to 'do him up" in the most approved
pugilistic fashion. His tail is curled into
almost half circle, and with wide open
jaws and claws he pounces upon the little
one, who, however, lodges him.
Then they catch each other and begin to
chew claws. OfcourBe they make no noise,
but as the shells OF the claws snap and break
they bend and roll in their agony. AS they
begin to feel greater pain they get more and
more excited, and their horns shake in an
ominous way. First the big one is on the
little one, and then the latter is holding his
own.
In a short time both are nearly clawless
and are evidently suffering greatly Finally
the weight of the big one overcomes his an
tagonist, and, curling up his tail almost in
n circle, the little lobster lies perfectly still
and shortly expires, while the big shellnsh
crawls into corner and lies still, ex-
hausfed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20

P1TTsBURG. May ls. 1890.
The United States Signal Service officer in
tb,s citv furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
Results MT Grnvescnd,

GRAvEsESD, May Ia.-This was the fourth day
of the spring meeting, and for the first time the
track was in good shape 1t had dried out well
since Saturday and was quite fast. The feature OF
the card was the Seaside stakes, for 2-year-olds,
and Il furnished good contest.
First race, one mile-Her Highness first Ada
mant second, Tulla Blackburn third. Time, l:43Is
Betting to against the winner.
Second race, one mile-strideaway first, Mad
stone second, King Crab third. Time, l;42. Bet
ting 3 to against The winner
Third race, five furl0ngs -Terrifyer first, Chat
ham second. Time, I:O2k. Betting to against
TerrlfYer.
Fourth race five furlongs-EclIpse first Russell
second, Lord Harry third. Time, l:V2&. Betting
81 10 against Eclipse.
Fifth race one mile-Quesal first, Monmouth
second, Long Branch third. Time, l:435< Bet
ting TO against Quesal.
sixth race, six furongs-Kenwood first. Tanner
second. Kssson third. Time, I:ls1s Betting 4 TO
against Kenwood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
Baseball Ncrcs.
RoAT is doing well at first base.
HELL ...o .,.n,- min turn ramns tn-daY.

ROAT is doing well at INST base
WELL, we may win two games to-day.
MILLER and Youngman certainly had 'day
off, yesterday.
THE Arctics. of Glenwood, have organized and
want to play any young local club
THE Power Hall Club want to play the 81.
Rocks. Address Martin, Power Hall.
WE had two awful clubs yesterday. Pittsburg
interest in baseball has good right TO be on the
wane.
BECKLEY was evidently out OF form at Phila-
delphia yesterday. Two errors and no hits Is
awful work for Jake.
THE Sharpsburg Browns want to play the 6.
". SCOTS or any other young club. Address j.
j. AcGiven, Sharpsburg, Pa.
THE Ed HanIons defeated the Hill Tops by to
yesterday. The winners want to play the Beck
leys. Address Edwin Waller, II Industry street.
ECLIPSE BASEBALL CLUB. EAST LIVERPOOL
The Toronlos were fairly beaten. as the umpire on
bases had no right to interfere with the decision
of the other umpire.
THE p. j. Donohoes, of the Point, have organ
lied and will play the Banksyille club on Decora-
tion DaY. They want TO hear from all local clubs
whose members are not more than 10 years old.
Address W. Mack, 36 Third street.
THE New York Sun says: Ewing's attempt to
play short-stop is likely to prove disastrous as
his efforts at second base three years ago. He
vas such a dismal infelder that he became the
most unpopular player in New York. Mutrie
was the man whu stuck by him then,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
DEPEW TO SUCCEED GRANT,
Many Think the Orators Road to the White
House Lies in Tint Direction.

House Lies In That Direction.
Carson Lake in New York Press
I am surprised by the frequency with
which Chauncey M. Depew's name is men
toned in connection with the Mayoralty.
There is disposition among Republicans
to say that an emergency has arisen in New
York City affairs when no man is too high
or too eminent or too distinguished to refuse
to respond to draft. Not few persons
argue that if Mr.. Depew wishes to be Presi-
dent his road lies through the, ,Mayoralty
and the redemption of New York City,
through the Gcvernorship, and the redemp-
ton of New York State.
One of his friends says Depew can't be
counted on. He has recently moved into
his new house and increased his living ex-
penses "He will stick to business closer
than ever now." this friend said, "for he is
by no means rich"
While this conversation about Mr.. Depew
was going on a lawyer of prominence, who
heard it, said: "Why, William H. Wander.
bilt gave Depew S1,0OO,OOO TO accept the
Presidency of the New York Central road.
He cannot be poor man." But Mr.. De-
pew's friend replied: when Vanderbilt
gives away S1,000,00O to any man the world
will have come to an end. There never was
any such transfer as you speak about"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
LUMsDEN WINS AGAIN.
He Once More Easily Defeats Hawdou in n
Working Bont Race.

The latest English exchanges give an account
of a second race between the od-time scullers
Hawdon and Lumsden. The following is from the
London Referee of May 4:
William Lumsden. of Ushaw Moor Qate of
Blyth), and John hawdon, of Newcastle. decided
their second match Saturday afternoon over a dis
tance of one and half miles on the Tyne-viz.,
from the Madison House to Armstrong Shear Legs
for a stake of el0 a side. 1t will be remembered
that their first match was rowcd in skiffs 4 fort
night ago over distance OF two miles for a sim
liar stake, which Lumsden won easily: but the
distance to-day being half mile less, and in open
boats, 1t was thought that Hawdon might have re-
versed matters. There nothing to complain
of either in the weather or the condition of the
river, and both men appeared well. Lumsden was
made favorite at odds of to on him. They were
dispatched to a capital start, but Lumsden at once
went to the 'front.' and led by two lengths at SKIN
nerburn, which he increased to three lengths at
the Redhcugh Bridge. The race was now devoid
OF all interest. as the favorite, without any ex-
ertion whatever, led by similar stancethrough-
out. and won easily by two lengths and half.
MIR. Tom Winship, of Gateshead, was referee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
THE SERVANT GIRL QUESTION.
An Experience That Shows Something Must
be Done. and That Quickly.


Ny wife engaged new servant from an
agency. 1 did not pay much attention to
her, except to remark that she seemed slow
and stupid. About that time 1 ordered
from Vermont a ten gallon can of
prime maple syrup. 1t was splendid.
the best 1 ever tasted, and it made my
mouth water to think how good it was. The
syrup and the new girl entered the house
about the same time. The next morning
my wife noticed that my study lamp was
nearly empty and told the girl to fill it. L
thought the oil looked queer, and upon ask
ing the new girl, found she had filled the
lamp from the maple syrup can.
But wait. Instead of throwing that quart
OF mingled kerosene and maple syrup into
the sewer, what did that girl do but pour
the whole nauseous mess back into the syrup
can. I went to the agent and on the bended
knees of my soul begged him to take that
girl off our hands
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
Ball Games To-Day.

NATIONAL LEAGUE-Pittsburg at NewYork;
Chicago at Philadelphia; Cincinnati at Brooklyn:
Cleveland at Boston.
PLAYERS IEAGUE-Pittsburg at Boston; Chi
cago at New York; Buffalo atBrooklyn; Cleveland
at Philadelphia.
AMERICAN AssoCIATToN-Toledo at Philadel-
phia; Columbus at Syracuse; Louisville at Brook
lyn: ST. Louis at Rochester.
TRI-SrATE LEAGUE-Mckeesport at Spring.
field: Youngstown at Canton; Wheeling at Mans
field; Akron at Dayton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
River Telegrams.

River at $40 P, M, 6s feet fall of IL feet in p
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
National League Record.
SMITH DID WELL.
The Colorado Champion Faces Peter jack
son for Five Rnuuds.

CHICAGO, May 19.-Six thousand people to- night
witnessed a rattlng hve-round match with four
ounce gloves between Peter jackson. the colOred
Australian champion, who is TO fight John l.,
Sullivan. and I'D Smith, the champion of Colo
RADIO. Much interest was taken in the question
of smith s ability as agalnbt jackson, owing to
the fact that the Colorado man has been train ed by
Sulivan's noted helper Muldoon the wrestler,
and to the further fact that Smith recently knock
out Mike Cleary in one round. Smith made 4 de-
cidedly good showing ag.inst the big colored man,
standing up the five rounds without suffering a
Knockout. Smith appeared timid In the first
round, and was fOored three times, but in the
succeeding rounds rallied, and though At n disad-
vantage from Jackson's long reach, landed re-
peatedly on Jackson's jaw and wind. Both men
were groggy when the combat ended. Muldoon
offers to back Smith for &. 100 to finish again
any man in the world, bar Sullivan, McAuliffe
and Jackson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
THEY WANT DANIELS.
The Hartford Club Dispatches for the
Pitchers Lowest Terms.

Already there is a demand for the local National
League clubs idle pitchers. Yesterday afternoon
Director O'Neil received telegram from the
President of the Hartford club asking for the low
est terms of Daniels. The reply was requested at
once. Daniels will wire his terms this morning.
The Washington, ID. c., club also dispatched for
Gray's terms, but MIR. 0'Neil is inclined to loan
GRAY to Meadville until June Is.
Mr. O'Nel also received letters from Manager
Hecker and sunday. The latter denies all the
charges made by DunlsD against Manager Hecker
aud states that every man on the team has the
highest respect for Hecker. He adds that the
club is better without Dunlap. Manager Hecker
also states that all the PLAYERS are pleased that
Dunlap has gone from their midst. The assurances
OF Sunday thoroughly satisfies MIR. O'Neil. The
latter stated that II was never intended to make
any investigation regarding Dunlap's charges,
land, - he added, ''those who stated the
trary were telling what was not true.''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
LAST CLICKS OF THE WIRE.
Telegrnphic News Condensed Iufo the
shortest spnce Possible.

HHUTEtbE SDuCe EObbIDIes
THE city election yesterday at Cumberland,
Nd, under the Australian system, resulted in
q Democratic victory. Mayor, City Clerk, and
four out Of FIVE Councilmen were elected for
the first time in six years.
AT Bridgeport O., yesterday, William Miller
had his nose split from end to end with a but
cher knife in the hands of woman named
Biddie Nolan. At the same place Frank Cross
fell from two-story window and sustained
fatal injuries.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, had o narrow escape
from destruction from a tornado yesterday,
and was tonly saved by the surrounding hills
The storm unroofed several houses and de-
were cut down like grass. A wagon drawn by
two horses and containing four men, was
blown from the road, and a child on the rail-
road Tinbankment was blown LOO feet and
dangerously urt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-20
KEMP AND o'CoNN0R.
They Are Matched TO Row in Australia This
Summer.

SYDNEY, N. S. w. Nav ia sculling match
has been arranged between Peter Kemp, the Aus
tralian, and William j. o'Connor, the Canadian
oarsman.
The race between o'Connor and stansbury is
fixed for June q, and the winner was down TO row
Kemp. This will shut out the intended race.
The victory of Kemp over Mclean makes Peter
undoubtedly the best OF the Australians, barring
stansburv. who appears to be unknown guam
tity but whose owl people have not rated him as
good as Kemp. Ii makes plain, Also that O'Con-
nor's chan ces are bright. None OF the younger
alleged phenomenal scullcrs have turned out
equal to expectation. lfMcLean can't beat Kemp
he's not the stuff Of which world beaters are made
and IL 'COnnor comes against Kemp IL will be
long odds on the Canadian.
j. Donnelly, the builder OF SO many fast boats
has an order from O'CoRnor TO build him an out
rizger. The Canadian brought WARM boat
wiIh him, but no doubt wishes 10 test the Aus
tralian-buit boats, which are on very different
lines from the American.