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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

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ALTOONA, Dec 15.-An account OF what
seems to have been deliberate murder
reached here early this morning, when
young man named Lewis came to the
city and ordered a coffin from an
undertaken, telling him his mother had died
on Saturday night under very suspicious
eircumstances. The young man and his
mother lived in an out-of-the-way place six
miles from the city, and made their living
by farming a small tract of mountain land.
On Saturday he came to the city to
make some purchases and did not return
till after dark. When he entered
the house he heard a groan, and on
lighting a lamp found his mother
lying on the floor, her face badly cut and
the back of her head bruised and bleeding.
She was still conscious, and when asked if
she had fallen down stairs, shook her head,
''no." She could not speak, her tongue be-
ing almost cut in two. She soon after became
unconscious and died without regaining
consciousness. Everything indicated that
while the son was absent, the unfortunate
woman had been assaulted by tramps, proba-
bly in the expectation OF securing money.
Coroner Post did not hear of the matter
till this morning. He Immediately pro-
ceeded to the scene of the assault, and after
impaneling jury, which viewed the re-
mains, took testimony and then rendered a
verdict that the woman came to her death
from conclusion Of the brain, caused BY
blows on the head inflicted by parties un-
known TO the jury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,

ESPECIAL. TRLEoRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-John Mulhall,
Jr., a young Morrisiana real estate lawyer,
at 59S East One Hundred and Sixty-hrst
street, shot himself in the head last night at
his home. He studied law under ex-Judge
Hall from 1869 to 1876, He was
an active politician and worked for
Heintz in the last campaign. He took
supper with his family as usual last night
and then went to the bathroom. His wife
heard pistol shot and found the bathroom
door locked. She ran across the street to
the home of her brother-in-law, and he
and a neighbor came in and forced the
door.
Mulhall was sitting against the side of the
bathtub, with pistol in his hand, wound
on his temple and a small looking glass
living on the floor beside him. He was desd.
In the frame of the looking glass was
stuck a long and rambling letter. 1t
appeared that he was in the habit OF lend
ing money to a friend, who paid him good
interest, and had always returned the prin-
cipal on demand until few days ago. Then
Mulhall wanted some money, and asked for
it. The friend said that he ha6 been caught
in Wall street. and had lost S17 900 of Null
halls money.
The letter goes on to say that Mulhall
could have stood his misfortune, but that
$1,000 of the money belonged to
friends of his, and that he could
not stand the reflections that
would be cast on his name and
character when this should be found out.
He writes that he will not disclose the name
of his friend, but that the man
is well-known and highly-re-
spected Republican, of whom such
thing would never have been ex;
pected He says he relies on this friend
to make restitution to his family. He adds
that he has outstanding accounts enough to
meet all his obligations, and that he fears
that this trouble has affected his brain. He
leaves wife and two daughters, aged and
z years.
Judge Hall says that Mulhall must have
S10 600 due on outstanding accounts. Null
halls father lives in Morrisania, and was
superintendent of the bricklayers who built
the Tribune building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
WHAT JOHN DILLON SAYS.
HIS VIEWS UPON THE LATEST PHASE OF
THE IRISH IMBR0GLI0.
While Strongly Opposed to Any Personal
Attacks Upon Parnen He Wants the
People to Give Expression to Their Opin-
ions Without Fear.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-John Dillon has
not been inactive since his two col
leagues sailed last Saturday morning. He
has prepared and given to the press state
ment as to the more recent events in Ireland,
in which he says:
SIN the miserable quarrel now going on in
Ireland, my main object has been from the
outset to induce both sides to abstain from
all bitterness of language which might
render it difficult for US to fight together in
the future as comrades against the union of
Ireland as we have done for the past ten
years. And with this view used any in
auence possessed to prevent the war being
carried into Ireland until all possible means
of bringing about compromise had been
abandoned. The Kilkenny election had
been precipitated. and l am strongly opposed
to any personally offensive attacks on Mr..
Parnell.
I'm other words, Mr.. Parnell invites the
people to abandon the policy by which he
has led them for the last ten years, and to
adopt policy which must end in insur-
rection, if it end in anything. I believe
that this new policy means the destruction
of all the work of the Last ten years.
"Now that Mr.. ParneH has insisted on
challenging public opinion in Ireland,
trust the Irish people will let their opinion
be known in no uncertain fashion. If they
declare for ParneIl's leadership they must
do so on the platform of his manifesto and
his speeches at Dublin and Cork, and that
would mean definite end for our time to
all hope of winning home rule through the
good will of the English people. And
there is only one other way of winning-that
is by fighting for it.
"Some of the language in ireland on bott
sides. disgusting and humiliating to every
true friend of Ireland, is only calculated t.
divert the minds of the people from thu
true issue before them. That issue is not &
personal one, but it is question
of public policy, and it is exceed
ingIv simple-whether, if Mr.. Parnell
persists in refusing to retire from the leader
ship, the Tory party will win at the genera
election, by such majority as will condemn
Ireland to another seven years of coercion
| by Parliamentary action in our time. Thi!
| and this alone is the question which thu
Irish people have to consider.
"Now that this horrible struggle has beer
forced upon our people, would earnestly
appeal to all my friends in Ireland, ,swhiIt
| lighting strenuously for the right, and fol
the safety of our cause not to allow any prov
| ocation, no matter how great, to betray then
into forgetting the mighty work which Mr.
Parnell in the past has done for ireland
and the respect which, in spite of his pres
ent action is due to him, who for ten year
and up to three weeks ago was the leader o
our race, and one of the formost figures o
| European politics"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
DRAWING THEIR LINES TIGHTER.

Switchmen Hold Big Neutrality-suspicious.
mittees Sent to Neighboring Points
PhiIadelphians to be Here This Evening
Grave Prospects of a General Tie-Up.
A large and enthusiastic mass meetingiof
switchmen was held in Weber's hall,
Southside, last night. Delegates were
present from McKeesport, Con-
nellsville, Columbus and other
points. The meeting was in
session until 2:3O A. M, the most of the
time being taken up in preparing list of
written grievances, which, it is understood,
will be presented to the Baltimore and Ohio
officials.
At the conclusion Of the meeting press
committee composed of Master Hawley,
F. J. Daily and Heury Lannon met
mittee said that committee
would leave for Columbus and Denniston
Immediately, the return trip includ-
ing Bellaire and Wheeling. An
other committee will also leave for
Connellsville and McKeesport. The object
of the visiting committees is to settle some
points that were not thought of in giving
instructions to the visiting delegates. A
committee from Philadelphia Lodge 73 will
reach the city at 80 this evening,
1t is expected that the visiting committee
mep will all have returned by this evening
or word be received from them by
wire. A monster mass meeting will
then be held in the evening and the course
of action decided on.
1t was stated that the constitutional
course laid down by the laws of the sssocia-
ton to govern matters of grievances and
strikes has now been followed.
The grand officers of the lodges have been
corresponded with by wire and everything
gotten in shape for speedy settlement or
protracted contest involving not only the
Baltimore and Ohio lines but all of those
cenIering in Pittsburg.
The nature of the! grievances to be pre-
sented to the company could not be learned,
but it is understood that the list includes
several not made public and contains other
points than those regarding the discharge of
the three switchmen and the shanty episode.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
TREATING CONSERVATIVES.
A New York Patient Enters One of the
Berlin Hospitals.

A New York Patient Enters One of the
Berlin Hospitals.
BY Associated Press.1
BERLIN, Dec. 15.-William Degan, the
consumptive patient who was brought here
by DR.. William A. Taltavall, Of New
York City, has been admitted
20 the Augusta Hospital. He
is under the treatment of Prof. Ewald, one
of Prot. Koch's assistants, who has large
number OF other consumptives under his
care undergoing course of treatment with
the Koch remedy.
DR.. Finhorn is on his way to New York
with five bottles of the lymph for use in
the German hospital. 1t is stated that DIR.
Cornet receives 10000 marks daily for
treating patients according to the Koch
method at his private clinic.
Expelling Russian jews.
ST. PETERsBURG-Stringe orders have
been sent to the officials in the caucus for
the expulsion of all Jews who are not
authorized to reside here.
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4 GOOD INDIAN.
Continued From. First Page. !

L NN''se'N~~- -
weaker and doubling. and set those who are be-
levers to thinking of the advisability of discon.
tinuing the nonsensicaI practices they are now
engaged in. also found that the active mem
bers in the dance were not more than half the
number of the earlier dancers. and believe tnat
IL is losing ground among the Indians, anu
while there are many who are half believers,
am fully satisfied that can keep the dance
confined to the Grand River district.
Desiring to use every reasonable means 70
bring Sitting Bull and his followers to abandon
this dance, and to look upon its practice as
detrimental to their individual interests and
the welfare of their children. made the trip
herein reported to ascertain the extent of the
disaffection and the best means of ehecting
its discontinuance.
The Time for Radical Measures.
From close observation am convinced that
the dance can be broken up, and after due re-
Election would respectfully suggestlrhat in case
my visit to Sitting Bull fails to bring him in to
see me IN regard to the matter. as invited to do,
all Indians living on Grand river be notified
that those wishing to be known as opposed to
the ghost doctrine friendly to the Government
and desiring the support provided in the treaty
must report to the agency for such enrolment
and required to camp near the agency for few
weeks, and those selecting the medicine prac-
tices in violation of department orders to re-
main on Grand river, from whom substance
will be withheld.
Something looking toward breaking up this
craze must be DONE and now that cold weather
is approac hing, is the proper time. Such step
as here suggested would leave Sitting Bull
with but few followers. as all. or nearly all
would report for enrolment, and thus ne
would be forced in himself.
There are not mary firearms among these In
dians. Still there are a few, and az pledge OF
good faith on their part they should be re
Quired to turn in all their arms to the agent
and get memorandum receipt for the same
Knowing Indians as do. am confident thai
such course would settle the Messiah craze al
this agency, and thus break up the power Of
excitement. This will be sustained by public
sentiment and conform to the discipline ap
proved by the better disposed Indians. 1t i:
true that it would unsettle the Indians of thai
district in their home life for few weeks, bu
after this all worry and uneasiness woulo
cease.
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THE OFFICIAL REPORT.
General Miles Sends Word of the Fight and
Sitting Bulls Death.

General Miles Sends Word of the Fight and
Sitting Bulls Death.
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-General Brooke, in
command of the troops at Pine Ridge, tele-
graghed the situation to Assistat Adjutant
General Corbin at army headquarters to-
night as follows:
Gail the Indians who can be brought in
are now here or near here, leaving 200 bucks
in the bad lands, who refused to listen to
anyone or anything. Against these I will
send sufficient force to capture or fight
them. All has been done that can be done.
The Indians now out have great many
stolen horses and cattle with them. hope
to be able to end this matter now"
The following official telegram was also
received:
ST. PAUL, MINI, December Is.
To Colonel Corbin, Assistant Adjutant General,
Chicago:
Sitting Bull was arrested this morning at day
light by the Indian police. Friends attempted
his rescue and fight ensued. Sitting Bull. his
son. Black Bird, Catch Bear and four others
were killed, also seven Indian police. Captain
Fechet arrived just in time with his two
troops, Hotchkiss and Calling guns, and
secured the body of Sitting Bull.
By command of General Miles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
WILD CATTLE OF BRITAIN.
Two Specimens That Are Objects Of thu

Two Specimens That Are Objects OF the
Greatest Interest.
lBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.i
LONDON, Dec. 16.-There are now IN tne
gardens of the Geological Society two speci-
mems of the native wild cattle of Britain.
One is bull from Charley Park, Stafford
shire, and the other a heifer from Vaynol
Park, Bangor. 1t is hoped that cross may
be obtained which will prove of interest to
scientists. There are only four parks where
the native wild herds still exist in Britain,
and they are at ChilIingham in Northum-
berland; Charley in Staffordshire; Lyme
Park in Cheshire, and Cabow in Lanca-
shire; but there are several places where
branch herds are established.
Some of the herds show slight differences.
Much interest attaches to the experiment at
the Geological Gardens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

In concluding. Mr.. Elder said: My trouble
had existed in bad form for about four years,
ever since 1 recovered from an attack of
typhoid fever. My head and nose were stopped
up. had very severe headaches over the eyes
and through the temples There was a con-
slant buZZing and roaring in my ears. An ag-
gravating cough bothered me. The matter
would drop back into my throat, causing me to
hawk and raise to clear it. My worst trouble,
though, was in my stomach. My appetite was
anything but regular. After eating would
suffer horribly, and especially at night when
would lie down, with miserable distress at my
stomach as if a hand were inside gripping and
drawing me all up IN a knot, then letting go
again, when would feel faint and dizzy. This
misery kept me awake nights, and would get
up in the morning all worn out.
Under the treatment of Drs. Copeland and
Blair improved rapidly, my symptoms leaving
me, until to-day am like a different man en-
tirely. and shall be glad to recommend Drs.
Copeland and Blair to all afflicted as was"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
CARRIER PIGEONS IN MIMIC WAR.

The Sham Attack on the French Port of
Toulon Arranged by Them.
Pail Mall Budget1
Carrier pigeons have once again vindi-
Gated their right to the doubtful advantage
(from their own point of view) of being en-
pIoyed as messengers in war-even in the
naval war. In the French fleet, at the re-
cent maneuvers in the Mediter-
ranean. pigeons were sent from
training ship, ironclad, and torpedo.
The attack on the port of Toulon was
really ordered and arranged by these
winged messengers, who do not suffer from
"battle fever" even in the very thick of the
storm, and are placidly practical among the
roar of the cannon and the smell of powder.
A curious little novelty by which the ar
rival ofthe first of the flight of pigeons is
signaled has been successfully introduced
at the maneuvers. As soon as the bird
alights on its cot, an electric bell gives the
alarm, the door of the cot is closed, and
the cypher message is taken from under the
wing Of the bird.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
The Jury Says That Mrs. Honnold Did Not
Kill Her Babe.

The Jury Says That Mrs. Honnold Did Not
Kill Her Babe.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
NEWARK, o., Dec. 15.-Mrs. Elizabeth
A. Honnold, who has been on trial in Com
mon Pleas Court for a week, for the murder
of her babe in June last was set free by the
Jury declaring her not guilty, this morning.
The Jury was out 21 hours, and but ten bal
lots were taken when the stubborn ones
came over. The woman broke down COM
pletely, as each of the jurors shook hands
with her.
The verdict was received with approba-
ton on account OF the chain Of evidence be-
ing incomplete, as it was not proven that
the babe was smothered to death, but it was
more than suspected that the death occurred
by accident, and the person who was most
grieved by the unfortunate occurrence was
Mrs Honnold the mother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
LIONEL BURNETTs FUNERAL.
A Large Gathering at the Solemn Services
Held in Paris. .-v 3
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.l


rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.l
PARIS, Dec. 15.-The funeral of Lionel
Burnett, son of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Bur-
nett, took place at the American Church, on
the avenue De L'Alma. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Masse, with full
cIoral effects. The chaneel was 4beauti-
fully trimmed with white roses, lilacs and
chrysanthemums. The bier was draped in
white cloth, embroidered in silver,
while the body was encased in
coffin, covered with white and silver
The interment was at st. German, in Lave.
About so Americans were present. Mrs.
Burnett was unable to attend, having been
confined to her bed since the death OF her
child, week ago last SUNDAY. For several
days her physicians feared brain fever. She
has been quite out of her mind, but was
more rational to-day. As soon as she is able
to be moved, she will be taken to Cannes
Lionel Burnett was the eldest son, 16
years of age, and for many months was a
victim of consumption. Mrs. Burnett had
hoped to try Koch's cure for him, but his
case was too serious for his removal to Ber-
lin. Dr.. Burnett and the other son, Vivian,
Little Lord Fauntleroy," are in WASH
ington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
S0MEGRAVECHARGES
Are Made Against Another One OF
0hiO's official Boards,
AND AN INVESTIGATION Is DUE.
The Canal Commission in Collusion With
the Standard Oil Co.,
AND CAMPBELL is STIRRED UP

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
COLUMBUS, o.. Dec 15-It is reported
at the State House to-day that Governor
Campbell will institute an investigation
Of the State Canal Commits
sion. The grounds on which the
investigation will be called for
will be the sensational rumors concerning
certain members of the commission, to the
effect that they are acting in COLLISION with
the Standard Oil Company in the leasing Of
State land in Mercer and Anglaize counties.
Representatives of the Standard Oil Com
pany have leased much of their land about
the St. Mary's reservoir at very low figure,
and this. coupled with the reports
which have originated therefrom, will
prompt the Governor to probe the
matter to the bottom. 1t is not
improbable that certain members of the
commission, and possibly all of them, will
be asked to resign, as there is a quarrel OF
no small proportion among them. Those
familiar with the situation in the
commission state that the bad
feeling among the members Is of
such an aggravated nature that the business
of the State is being retarded in conse-
quence. They even go so far as to say
things have come to such pass that the
business of the commission is practically at
a standstill.
In this connection 1t develops that the
State Board of Public Works and the Canal
Commission are at swords points. A JEALOUSY
has always existed between the two boards,
and of late the consequent breach has grown
much greater. They have refused to act
with any degree OF harmony, and the leasing
| OF large tracts of lands is subjected to much
unnecessary delay. because of the petty
| jealousies existing.
Governor Campbell when asked about
the probable investigation, would not say
definitely what course would be pursued,
but said he had joined with two members OF
| the commission in a communication to the
Land Department at Washington, for infor-
nation bearing on the subject.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
SKEPTICS, READ,
AND BE CONVINCED BY VOLUMES
OF IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE.
With Hundreds of Witnesses Testify
ing, Who Can Doubt That Drs.
Copeland and Blair Are the
People to Cure Catarrh2

Nearly everyone in this part of the country
Is more or less acquainted with the great
National Tube Works, or as it is often called
the New Butt Mill. 1t is probably the heaviest
industry in this section. employing from four
to five thousand men. 1t is from among this
multitude of workers that the subject Of the
following sketch is taken-Mr. Peter Elder,
tester. In a recent interview with Mr.. Elder,
among other things he spoke very enthusiastic
ally of his recent successful treatment with
Drs. Copeland and Blair for an aggravated
catarrhal trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Extra Leaves in Books.

A recent device for sewing extra leaves in
books is made in the form of strip adapted
to be fitted on the book back, with loops at its
opposite ends; series of supplemental
sheets to be inserted in the book are folded
centrally, and placed between the leaves.
A continuous thread or flament is secured
to one of the loops, passed through the fold
of one supplementary sheet, and then
through the opposite loop and so on, until
all the extra sheets are fastened securely.
After this, all that is necessary to secure the
proper finish of the book is to see that the
leaf edges are uniformly trimmed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
INDORSEM ENTS
OF Drs. Copeland & BIair's Home Treatment
for Catarrh

OF Drs. Copeland & BIair's Home Treatment
for Catsrrh.
The following are the names of few of the
many grateful patients who have been cured
by Drs. Copeland & Blair's Home Treatment,
and have kindly requested their names be usee
as references:
Mr.. Thomas G. HOOPER. Braddock, Pa.
Mr.. Jacob Altmeyer, FISHER, Pa.
Mr.. John Wright, Chicago Junction. Pa
Miss Lottie ]. Forker No. 299 Arch street.
Meadville, Pa.
Mr.. W. c. Wilson, Cannonsburg, Pa.
Mr.. Williams, Hickman, Pa.
Mr. Harry Phillips, Hutton, Pa.
Mr.. Henry Rose, Eckhart's Mines, Nd.
DRS COPELAND a BLAIR treat with success
all curable cases at 66 Sixth avenue, Pittsburg,
Pa. Office hotrs to II A. M, to P. NJ. and
to P. NJ. Sundays included). Speeialtles-
Catarrh and all diseases of the eye, ear. throat
and lungs, chronic diseases Consultation, 81.
Address all mail to DR.. W. n. COPELAND,
SO Sixth avenue. Pittsburg. Pa. del4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Food Preservatives and Adulteration.

Many authoritative disclaimers have been
recently made against the indiscriminate
use Of such perservatiyes as borsx, boric
acid and salicylic acid, more especially as
applied to milk, cream, beer and other arti-
cles of food and drink. Their actual injuri-
is believed that their function can be per-
formed better and more safely by refrigera-
fiau
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

lie as we'll as the railways, to provide for
strict economies in the administration OF the
properties, and TO make suitable provision
for the proper protection of all the lines con-
cerned, whether strong or weak. A great
element of conservatism in the plan will be
the fact that no withdrawal can take place
without the formal deliberate action of
Board of Directors.