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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
AN EXTINCT PEOPLE.
Relics of the Old Mound Builders in
the MOnOngahela Valley.
FORTS AND AFFAIRS.
Field Worthy the Efforts of Experienced
Investigators
TIE MOUNDS RAPIDLY MELTING AWAY
rxR1rrrn roR rHr p1sPArcH.l

TwRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH1
The report is again extant that the Smith
sonian Institution will investigate the
Monongahels Valley, arch@lOgically speak
ing, the coming season. As the same re-
port has 'bobbed up serenely" almost regu-
larly every season for years past, 1t is hardly
likely that local enthusiasts in such matters
will develop cold sweat of expectancy un-
til something more tangible than the above
is demonstrated. However, in view Of the
fact that this may be the time that this re-
port will prove true, it would be apropoE
to consider the chances of the Investigators,
so far as discovering anything beneficial to
science is concerned.
1t is not generally known that the dis
trict referred to is remarkably rich in pre-
historic remains. All along the hilltops
and bottom lands many relics Of structural
and mechanical skill have been found. The
reason why most people have no knowledge
of their whereabouts is attributed to the TACT
that all those earth-worKb or other construc-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
TOUCHING UP THE HIRED GIRL

InEsrestIsg COnversariOn CaHghs RFom IhS
Telephone Wire.
Detroit Free Press.l
The Fremont street station was called up
by a female voice the other day which in
quired: -.
"Can my hired girl be taken out Of ths
house by an officer for striking me9"
mo, ma'am."
'The officer must see her in ths ass.
mustn't hep
''Yes'm."
II thought 50. He would also have 10 see
me, wouldn't he?''
''He would"
'iAIl right! You needn't"
And before the line was cut of child's
voice was heard saving: "Now, ma, 70 In
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
New FIbrOus Material.

A new fbrous material seems likely to
come into general requisition. The okra
hitherto has been priced only as vegetable,
the mucilaginous pocs being used for thick
ening soup and to form a peculiar Southern
disk called gumbo. 1t is also native Of
the West Indies, where it il served as
vegetable, or made into . delicious soup
called 'pepper-pot" into the compositions
of which shrimps or BLACKBOARD claws
largely enter. The fiber which the okra
produces is described as long and silky and
generally strong and plant, its breaking
strain being 79 pounds dry and 95 pounds
wet. When well prepared it is adapted for
the manufacture of roDe, tVSine, sseking
and paper. In France the manufacture Of
paper from the fiber is patented, and here it
receives only mechanical treatment and
produces q paper called banda, which is
said to be equal to that made from pure
rags. The okra will unquestionably su-
persede jute in the making of gunny
cloth, cordage, shirtings and ccat-linings,
as 1t can be produced at very low cost, and
with improved modes of preparation it is
very probable that it may come TO be used,
as jute is now utilized on q large scale, in
mixing with silk, cotton and woo1en fabrics,
and in paper making. If the experiments
which are being undertaken by the Agri-
cultural Department with regard TO the cul-
tivation and propagation Of the okra plant
should prove successful, the importation of
jute to this country will in all probability
be no longer necessary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
GNOS CUMMINGS AT HOME.

vVaf.nr,.r From HIS Parrots and m Ugly
DOe-HIs Old Banjo.
Detroit Free I'ress.l
When Amos j. Cummings, who has Sun.
set Cox's seat in Congress, goes to his home
one of his parrots hears his steps afar of
and begins to call out "Hullol Hullol A
few minutes later, when dinner is served,
the parrot sits on one side OF the Congress
man on perch, another parrot sits close by
in a cage and Wretched little whifet dog
that Cummings imagiues to be o beautifu!
and intelligent animal frisks about and
paws and whines for his share of the meal.
After dinner, If the printer Congressman
stavs home, he takes down his banjo and
picks out upon it the tunes that more than
once got him meal or q bed In his adYen'
turouS, rowing boyhood. e
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
Novel srrset Car Motor.

A company is being formed to introduce q
new street car motor, which is to be driven
By compressed air applied at stations along
the line It is asserted by the controllers Of
the invention that the roads operating this
system can be built and equipped for less
than hall the cost of cable car lines; that
the speed can be instantly and accurately
regulated up to % miles an hour; that the
cost of operation will be 3 cents per mile, as
against 9 or 10 cents with cable or horse
cars; that curves with radius Of but 20
feet and steep hills offer no difficulties to
the motor. The manner Of stopping, re-
versing and regulating the motion Of the
cara Is declared to be practically perfect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
Fasr Railroad Time.

The best time ever recorded in the history
of railroading was made in late run over
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fs system
between Bakersfield and Lathrop, distance
of 220 miles, which was covered in 2O5
minutes. This is the greatest speed ever
made in q continuous run for such distance
with one engine, The drivers Of the engine
which was Of the Stevens type, were feet
10 inches, and she burned 81 tons Of cOa1
during the run. The greatest speed st
tanned was one mile in As seconds, the fast
est on record by 5Z seconds. The best time
made for stretch was 10H miles in 3.
minutes, OF a little more than 45.7 seconds
per mile. The train consisted Of two ofheiats
coaches. 5-.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

tions have, in the lapse of time, been so
blended with nature and the natural con-
formation OF the surrounding surface that
10 The inexperienced eve they are practically
invisible. The only work of the kind in
this vicinity TO any extent well known is
the McKee's Rocks mound, which has been
referred to and described so often through
the medium of both histories and news
papers that there can be no mistaking its
whereabouts.
MOUNDS ABOVE THE CITY.
But not as many are aware that there is
probably dozen OF the same structures
along the Monongahelt river above the city,
within as many miles, not to mention the
other curious remains on the smaller streams
flowing into it. Some of these are quite
small; ethers nearly leYeled by the plow
and freshet but the major portion are as yet
prominent enough to be easily located by
those knowing how and where to look for
them.
Among mound remains are number of
remarkable structures which deserve special
mention. They are stone, or more properly
'cobble-mouods. Works of almost SINH
lar character have been found in England
and on the European continent where they
are denominated as "Urn mounds, from
the peculiar vases or urns usually found in
the central portion. In this vicinity the
''cobblt mounds average about feet in
heigh and % eet in diameter horizontally,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
InmInnn. Knrhnls.

An escutcheon for a luminous keyhols
has been designed which viii be especially
convenient on closets, chests, ETC., in dark
places. and also to the jeunesse doree who
has fingered at his club. The escuteheon
carrying the keyhole is formed Of glass,
and has concave or recessed back, to which
is applied coat of phosphorescent paint,
which is covered with coat of cheaper or
ordinary paint The escutcheOn may be
carried by an ornamental metal or other
plate, secured to door or other surface in
the ordinary way, and it will protect the
phosphorescent paint from abrasion and
moisture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
THE MONTANA ELECTION.
A Surprising Quantity of Doodle Was Used
on Both Sides.

New York Press.1
The first election in the State Of Montana
was one of the most expensive and costly
that has ever come to my knowledge. There
were wealthy men on both sides interested
in carrying the State in order to capture
the United States -Senatorships, and the
Northern Pacific and Manitoba Railroad
systems were also locking horns E. L.
Bonner told me that no less than $500, 900
was spent in the State for political organizs-
tiou and work As the population of Mon
tana is only sufficient to form one Congress
SiOnal district, the same ratio OF e1pendi:
tvre in politics all over the country would
NIKE a national election cost $500, ,000, 900.
Mo,Ntana is evidently growing in political
'Icivi Vzation" and modern methods faster
than the rest of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

vicinity. Upon to the present time their
origin or character is not known. It is to
be hoped that the Smithsonian representa-
tives will make q special effort to locate some
of these and offer some explanation regard
ing them.
Remains of rude forts or systems of fOrtif-
cations are also to be found in many places,
particularly within the forks of the Monon-
gshela and Youghiogheny. West of Buena
Vista, in Elizabeth township, portions of
what seems to be an old fort, are still to be
seen, and an ancient earthWork of the same
character on the Wilson farm, in the same
township, was remarkably well preserved
as late as 1880, when some Of its walls stood
at least
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
Car Building Inau.rrz.

There are 36 ear building companies in
the United States, and in the year 1889 they
turned out 70, ,546 cars, and at the shops Of
railway companies there were doubtless
enough cars built to swell the number added
to the freight equipment Of the roads OF this
country last year to 1O0,0O cars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
ONCE A POPLAR sTAR.
Career of Jean Hosmer. Who Died Recently
in Obscurity.

in Obscurity.
New York SUM-
An actress passed away the other day
whose lie had been strangely checkered,
not without triumphs of notable kind, but
with far more crosses than falls to the lot Of
the average player. She was Jean Hosmer,
who died in Buffalo. She was born in 1912.
Her father was q Buffalo merchant, and
Jean was sent to school to be teacher. But
at 10 the child became infatuated with the
stage. She has herself told how, at the
dead of night, she and q stage-struck COM
panion used to commit parts TO memory from
old play books, bought surreptitiously. One
night the precocious pair ran away from the
seminary, and headed directly for the old
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
Tale Of a Buffalo RIch Mar.

BuHalO GOufle1s1
1t is said on very good authority that q
rich man Of this town who is notorious for
his avarice was recently taken suddenly
quite Ill. Fearful that his end was sp-
preaching, he made sight draft on himself
for his entire fortune and swallowed it, and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
1mnrnrsmenr In American Cnnned NIeats.

Prot. Jansen, who is regarded as high
authority, and who is consulted as q chemist
by the principal beef canning establish-
ments In the United States, asserts that
American productions of this kind, by their
superiority are driving those Of other coun-
tries out of the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
chicnru nnd 1hs EnrlI.h pra,,.

Newcastle [Eng.D Chronlcle.1
spiritualist: 81 want to talk to the spirit
of Christopher Columbus"
Medium tafter short visit to the esbi-
nett: 'sYou can't. He'siIl.
Spiritualist: "What has made him Dl?''
Medium: "Some one has told him the
Worlds Fair was going to be held in Chi
caeo.E a 1,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

csrbolic acid is much more limited in sur
gerry than before. it may not only cause in
Examinations and gangrene, it may kill oy
blood poisoning. I Idissuade most emphatic
ally the application Of earbolie acid with
out the prescription Of a physician.
recommend as the best bandage for fresh
wounds acetate of lead dead uater), which
is for sale in all drug stores"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
olaes. Leeene,Ive knrInssr.

The oldest locomotive engineer in New
England, if not In the United States. is
Thomas w. OaprOn, who has been in active
and continuous service Of the New York,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
SIX FEET HIGH.

AT another place in Elizabeth work Of
almost similar construction can be seen. At
the confluence OF Lewis run and Peters
creek, in Jefferson township, is field known
as Fort Field" It derives its name from
an old prehistoric fofti6cation which stands
there. II iI now nearly Obliterstsd, but
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09
TLDo Notable Relics.

Fig is a blue silica sandstone tube found
ten feet below the surface at Streets Run. Its
use is not known. The specimen is considered
by representatives of the Smithsonian Institu-
tiOn the largest and most perfect In the coun.
try. 1t is now in the possession Of J. W. KEN
Ter. OF the Southsde. Fig 2 is very fine bear.
coal mine. ana is now in the collection Of Mr..
Norman Spang, of Etna.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

served in different localities. These curious
works are particularly numerous up the
river. In one place is an extremely large
rock fairly covered with unique figures.
The stone weighs possibly 100 tons or more,
and lies fat in the soil.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

WorKs are partlcularlY numerous up the
river. In one place is an extremely large
rock fairly covered with unique figures.
The stone weighs possibly 100 tons or more,
and lies fat in the soil.
THE SMITHSONIAN HASN'T FUNDS.
About year ago or more an individual
representing the Smithsonian in a semi
official way, appeared in this vicinity and
made tour of examination. He was much
impressed by what he saw In the Mononga-
hela Valley, and mis- only reason for not
making a more thorough investigation was
on account OF the insufficient allowance
made by the Government for such work.
The Smithsonian Institute is all right, but
the parsimony of the Government when 1t
comes to making an appropriation for it is
remarkable. About ST., 900, the income Of
one Minister to foreign court, is the usual
appropriation to defray the salary and ex-
penses Of the director and all his assistants.
1t appears to be the policy of our legislators
to keep the politician up and the scientist
vice versa.
DANGER IN DELAY.
Inasmuch as investigation recently tends
to make the prehistoric remains of this
county, if anything. more puzzling than
ever to the student, those within our own
immediate vicinity should be given some at
tention ere they are obliterated entirely, and
beyond the reach of investigation or any
thing else. The local remains may yield
something of inestimsble value to the arch
aologist Such finds are often made unex-
pectedly. The simplest and most unassum-
ing mound in the county may yield informa-
tion of incalculable value to the investi-
gators. Some means should be taken to pre-
serve them, if the Government has not the
money to do so. Whatever move is made
must be made quickly, as the remains are
rapidly disappearing.
W. G. KAUFMANN.
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Fig. 2 is from
inner and more an.
cient portion OF
mound Interior Of
one half N U c !
smaller than the
other The bone Il
aim ct an Inch
thick.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

Readers of THE DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial developments and progress in mechani-
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column. Is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-09

Figures 4 and 2
SHOW crauia from the
Nc 4 ee's Il o c x y
.mound. Fig. ! is an
Indian skull, ana WAS
found in outer por-
tiOn, showing recent
burial.
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= : ---.-,--..
+ GAuDAuR THE WINNER
ne 0usrows All the Other Professionals
nj DuIuth.

ne 0uarowa All the Other Professionals
nj DuIuth.
DULUTH. Afinn., July 2a-The great pro
fxasionaa heat race between the crack OATS
snpn of 4he world came of Saturday even
Inu. At five minutes to . the nvo racing
shells were in line after several waits 70
.rgear obsfrnctions out OF the course. and at
4ha shot all started with beautiful even
ss.ssa All sparted at the start, but eau
x3anrss swift stroke soon forced him ahead,
vrsth the rest punched close after him and
holding their positions we'll Half way
down the course Gaudaur. Teemer and the
3wo at the right bore off outside OF the
ssa1s. but soon discovered their mistake and
kent away again toward the center. Gau'
szanr turned first, Teemer second and Hos
aner third and kept the same positions uI
she course, Gaudaur's strong, sven strokes
keeping him steadily In the 'front.' the press
boat running alongside OF him.
At the close Gaudaur came in pulling
snaRniflcently and crossed the Hne appar
entity as fresh as at the start. Teemer ano
Hosmer followed, pulling more doggedly
Hanlan made good fourth, and let
Fyck. Hamm and Mckay made SECOND
bunch, and were followed at consldera
ble distance by the tail enders.
It was a grand finish, all the men pullini
IN their mettle and tho half Wild crow
cheering the winners, while every soean
pipe was blowing shrill whistes- lh
course was three miles with tarn and uau
daur's time was 20ln. 38s- The purses WeS
al $50 first, $500 second and 500 third.
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
wand.rea worla,a rair Positions.

WARRINGTON, July Is The commission
ers OF the Worlds fair during their recent
visit to this city rendered 70 Hon Robert
p. Porter, now superintendent Of the oen-
ans the position OF chief Of the burnau Of
awards. and 60 Professor G Browne Goode,
now assistant secretary Of the Smithsonian
institution and in charge Of the National
museum, the position of chief o. the bureau
Of classification and catalogue for tho forth-
coming exposition Next TO the dlroobor
Generalship Of the fair these are She most
Important positions connected with the
exhibition. The bureau q awards during
the centennial Of 1876 was IN charge OF Gen.
Francis A. Walker aud the bureau OF
classification and catalogue in charge q
Mr.. Dorsey Gardner. Il l. not known
definitely whether Mr.. Porter or Professor
6soode have accepted the positions tandered
II 4 understood. 4 they DO. that their nev
duties will not interfere with those q thel
present positions.
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
9. :. HIREs. PhIIadeIphIa.
PROPOSALS.


DROPOSAIsS.- - SEALED PROPOSALS
WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE 1RUS-
TEES OF THE POOR OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY UNTIL O'CLOCK A. M. OF JULY
20, FOR SUPPLYING THE ALMSHOU sH
FROn JULY % TO OCTOBER ", 1870, WITH
BEEF, MUTTON, SALT PORK. BREAD,
GROCERIES. DRY GOODS. DRUGS, SHOES,
CARPET SLIPPERS, FLOUR AND FEED
AND GASOLINE.
Bids for Beef will be by the quarter In pro-
portion Of one hindquarter to three foreQua =
fers. out Of cattle we'll fatted and dressing
not less than 500 pounds.
| Bids for Mutton viii be for forequarters
Bids for Dry Goods and Groceries win b
/ for The various kinds named On the sche
Gasoline must not be of less standard o
/ graviAy than 50 degrees;
house. .
| board OF trustees are requested TO send tnei
bills on or before July ~ 70 be examined an
II audited by the Committee on Accounts.
| JOHN GUTHRIE, supt.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.
wruah TIPS from the Wires onrssniiy
CuIIed.

Ere@h Tips from the wires esssNip
CuIled.
The Earl Of Jersey has been appointed
governor Of New South Wales.
While crossing the Reading railroad
near Mertztown, Pa, Jacob kellor was
struck by train and he and bis two
horses were instantly killed.
Ex-Congressman Samuel S. Marshall, of
she Nineteenth Illinois district died at
WILLIAMSBURG IN that state, on Saturday,
aged ca lie was in congress from 1854 70
186a
CLAYTON French, founder Of the extensive
wholesale drug firm Of French, Richards 4
Co. OF Philadelphia, died Of paralysis on
July e8, aged 20. He left an estate valued
at s3,eOo,000.
Pullman & ROBBERS chair back factorg
at Cincinnati was Quilted by fra Loss
$4,000: Insurance. $4,000
Some Pennsylvania National guardsmer
en- route to the state camp looted the raii
road station at Reading stole silver dishes
and created a riot. An oiiicer WAS severely
Injured
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
a rrnln Rohber Arre.ted.

BrRMISGHAN, Ala. July rs B X Clif-
6on. alias H. J. Jennings, arrested here
by q Tennessee detective on suspicion
OF being member Of the Rube Burrows
gang OF train robbers, was wanted In
Arkansas on the charge OF horse stealing.
Clifton made affidavit THAI he had but q
few dollars in money; that his home was
An Yale county, Ark; that be knew the
officers were after him, snd he was evad-
tng them. The express people bslievt
him to be q train robber, and they will
send a man from Memphis 70 identify him
Clifton was heavily armed when arrested
He will not 60 to Arkansas without a 70
ouisition
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DIED.

ApRESs On July =, Theodore Ahsens,
aged 81 years.
CRAwFORD.-In this city, on July *,
William A., son OF John N and Mary II.
Uraw ford, aged 8 months and reekt.
hEID.-ln this city, on sunday, July q,
helaffvrs ana friends 81 the family are
resp ctfully invited 20 atterd the funeral
from The residence Of his parents. 40 III
"A est Second street on Wednesday moruinp.
july 30. At O'Clock High Mass at sacred
Heart Church. lntermeut at Cathedral Gene
terry - 90
HOL-TEN in .New iytA. on July ~ no,
hecca Patterson. vile OF John Holster AGED
"a years.
MI SIN Baltimore. AZ the re5idence Of
her aunt. on the 2ith instant, klla. daughter
81 fhe late Alexander ana Elnoran Mills
aged ~ years -
FUTE.-ln this city, on July Y, Johr
/ Ef win. son of Fred and Layina Pote, aged
/ years. months and days
SHANNON.-ln this city. on July a, Johi
i j shannon, aged ~ years.
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
ro.n shs Law In HAnd

A man named Rogers, who lives on
Front street returned from drinking
sprea on Saturday evening and com
menced to beat his wife In cowardiy
and brutal manner. Her cries were
heard BY another man named Dsery, wno
crossed the fence and promptly knocKeu
Rogers down, and administered 30 MN - :
sound thrashing. He beat him VII ms
head and face were covered with oioou
and he was compelled to beg for mercy.
Deery then let him off and warned MN MN,
that the next time he would turn MN
over to an officer.
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
vvhere m Lirzie Lewisf

TRENTON, July 2s.-The village of Pen
nington is excited over the disnppesrance
OF Miss Lizzie Lewis, a school teacher, who
1eft her boarding house seventeen days ago
20 visit a friend in village four miles
away. She was last seen on train going
toward New York The day she disap-
peared she visited her grandmother and
told her she was going to take position
1n a hotel on Long Island The grand
mother has forgotten thenamae Of the hotel.
Evening journal., 1890-07-28
Beading Railroads "Rsy~l Romss" %
Atlantic City.

The wide fame OF this sea&hore nn@, with
double track Of steel It's dustless roadway
enokelees locomotives and ita superb cars,
strongly commend II to sHoh Of cur readers
~ contemplate q trip to Atlantic City. Its
- sssebrated Flyers" run from Chestnut street
wharf into The heart Ct Atlantic City In 70 Y
Ez8 minutes. Every sunday q special excur
Sa@a1saboaf L ne and Reading Railroad. leav
~ KYflTuinrton ~ a. m. and Chester :
!. n. reac..n4g Atlantic City "A a. m. nns
4 M&sm there on the return txip Al p N
au7 ip Gickets sold OF the boat, eost 81 ,
%sgkn WI .nalngton AID &l.2e frona Chester.