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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
PEACE IN PERRY COUNTY.
Troops Alarmed the Outlaws, and the
Court Is Doing Its Duty.

Troops Alarmed the Outlaws, and the
Court Is Doing It's Duty.
LOUISVILLE, August ia special let
ter to the Courier-Journdl from Captain E.
b. Gather, in charge of troops in Hazard,
Perry county, says: "There has been
no disturbances whatever since court
began, nor is there any likelihood
of any. Every outlaw left the place when
the troops came, and are not likely to return
until the soldiers leave. Before the soldiers
came there were four saloons run openly,
and the keepers OF these places and their
hangers-on were the chief disturbers of the
place. -
sit was q common occurrence for them to
defy the officers and shoot through the
houses. They compelled the Police Judge to
resign, run the County Judge and Sheriff
out Of town, and run. the thing to suit them
selves. They broke up the court last fall,
and no doubt burned the Court House this
summer. The court, under the protection
of the troops, is doing wonderful WORK
Buck Fagit has been convicted of malicious
shooting and given two years in the peni-
tentiary, and for misdemeanor every man
tried has been convicted, and In each
case they are given the extent OF
the law, and in some little the rise. The
grand jury have returned but one murder
Indictment, and will return several hundred
more. There are 21 soldiers here, rank and
file, from Harrodsburg, Lawrenceburg and
Frankfort, which is ample for all purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
F1REMEN WANT NO STRIKE.
Conclusion Arrived Mt by the Brothsrhood
Executive Board.

Conclusion Arrived Mt by the Brothsrhood
Executive Board.
SYRACUSE. August 15.-The Executive
Board of Locomotive Firemen that has been
in session at Utica for the past two days
adjourned to-night, and the delegates have
returned to their homes. The meeting of
the Executive Board consisted of
IA delegates, representing the IA lodges COM
prising the New York Central district
These IA delegates represent over 700 fire.
men in the employ Of the New York Central
road.
The delegate from the Syracuse lodge re-
turned from Utica tonight, and talked
quite freely of what was done at the meet
ing. He said the meeting, though protracted,
was one of harmony, and that all were
agreed upon matters of any importance.
The meeting, be said. had been called to
discuss the advisability Of striking. Nu-
merous speeches were made, both in favor OF
striking and against. When the matter
was finally put to vote it was to
stand by the constitution of the order,
and not to strike unless q strike
was ordered by higher authority. They
concluded that they themselves had no
grievances but what could be an,icably
settled with the company without the e1-
pense of strike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
THE HEAT LIGHTNING.
II II Only Reflection of Chain Lightning
From Below the Horizon.

II II Only Refecrion of ChnIn Lightning
From Below the Horizon.
Washington Post.I
'Look at the heat lightning over in the
west. It will be cooler tonight"
The above remark was overheard BY an
elderly naval officer.
"Pardon me. but you are mistaken" said
the naval man; "there is no such thing as
heat lightning in contradistinction to chain
Lightning, which accompanies a storm.
By the term heat lightning so frequently
and incorrectly used, people refer to the
sheet-like flashes which they see off in the
distance, usually near the horizon, and
which are SO far away that no thunder can
be heard.
"Now, the fact of the matter is" con-
tinued this well-informed old seaman,
''what they really see is simply reflection
in the clouds or sky of the regular chain
lightning attending a local storm miles and
miles away. Very often, on q sultry night,
you will notice three flashes, or rather their
reflection, in several different directions.
This is because there are thunder storms in
progress all about us. The distance from
which the reflection of these flashes can be
seen depends largely upon the condition Of
the atmosphere. When it is we'll saturated
with moisture, these reflections, which ap-
pear as sheet lightning so called, are
visible many miles, and il you are suf-
fciently near you would hear the report and
soon become convinced that there is no such
thing as heat lightning unaccompanied by
thunder"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
THE GLASS MEN AGREE.
Satisfactory Arrangements Made Mt the
Philadelphia Meeting.

Satisfactory Arrangements Made Mt the
Philadelphia Meeting.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 15.-After
being in session from 10 o'clock on Thurs
day night until 4 o'clock this morning, the
Green Glass and Bottle Mems Association
reached q conclusion of the vexed questions
which have been agitating the trade Tor
some time
The conference was participated in by
these manufacturers: William Barker, OF
Baltimore; Thomas Craven, Salem, N. j.;
Joseph Atkinson. Hswley, Pa; John Rail-
ston, Pittsburg; d. o. Cunningham, Pitts
burg, and M. Skelly, Pittsburg. Repre-
senting the knights of Labor at the con-
ference were: District Master Workman
L. Arlington, of Fostoria, o.; Johu Will
Jams, Baltimore; James j. Pennypacker,
Royersford, Pa; George A. Kan bach, Pitts
burg; William Doughty, Millville, N. J.;
M. J. Gill, Alton. Ill. A settlement was
effected on the wages basis and rules and
regulations were adopted satisfactory to both
parties. On the former question it was de-
cided to continue the scale OF 1SSS-S9 for
1S90-91.
The question of apprentices was settled
by each manufacturer having one appren-
tice to eyery Is iourneyman and one extra
apprentice to every three-fifths Of that num-
Der of workmen, or two apprentices to
every "a men, All of the manufacturers
agreed to these terms, and furthermore
promised to resume their blasts in Septem-
Der, Several firms have not signed these
agreements, notably Whitney Brothers, of
Woodbury., N. j., and Moore Brothers, OF
Salem, n. j., as well as several smaller
blasts in this State and New Jersey.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
POsSIBLY THE PLACE.
MINING FOR DIAMONDS.
How the Work In Done at the Great KIM
berly Mine In Africa.

How the Work In Done ar the Great Kim.
berly Mine In Africa.
New York star.1
The most important diamond mines in
South Africa, and in the world, are at Kim
berly, town of about $4,000 people, the
large majority of whom are Kafirs. Here,
instead of being found like placer gold, in
the water of river, they are hard points in
soft blue limestone called bluegiound.
The mines cover space not over five miles
in circumference on the border Of the town.
surrounded by a low fence and closely
guarded by armed police, clothed in gar
ments exactly the color of the soil, who are
ordered to shoot all trespassers. The space
within the fence has been surveyed by the
Colonial Government, and divided into sec
tions, 20 feet square, each of which consti-
tutes a claim, the worker of which pays ..
ROYALTY to the Government.
Shafts are sunk with the utmost mathe--
matical exactness, some OF them $50 feet
deep, and the dirt is brought out in small
cars attached to a cable and run in trucks
to the driving grounds, which are some
miles away and several square miles In ex-
tent. Each truck load-16 cubic feet, or
about a ton OF blue earth-conceals on an
average ~ carats OF diamond, ranging in
value from 35 shillings sixpence to G2O
carat. The workingmen are Kafirs and
Zulus, with white armed overseer to every
six men.
The ground goes into the washing ma
chine-the primitive 'cradle" on large
and perfected scale-the working of which
depends on the fact that the high specific
gravity Of the diamond makes it behave diff
Ierently from other stones under the joint
action of centrifugal force and gravitations.
Spun round in perforated cylinders and
pans under a whirlpool Of water, the bulk
of the ground flows of in "tailings" Of gray
mud. The residue of stones of divers sorts
and sizes is then logged about with more
water in the "pulsator," which is huge
framework Of graduated sieves which sort
the stones into several sizes.
After the pulsstor there remains the "dry-
sorting on table, by hands both black
and white, all under lynx-eyed surveillance,
the valueless pebbles being swept off with
bit of tin and the diamonds being dropped
into a sort of locked poor box. until finally
the coveted hoard, all scrutinized, classified
and valued. lies on the Office table of the COM
pany, on its way to their safes. There Is
not much loss rom robbery, but sometimes
a Kafir swallows a diamond while at work,
but if detected, or even suspected, power
full emetic, which he is forced to take, will
reveal his secret.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
ASTONISHING HERR STRAUSS.
How Pat. Gilmore and His Band Made thu
Austrian Open His Eyes.

How Pat. Gilmore and His Band Made the
Austrian Open His Eyes.
New York Herald.1
1t has been q characteristic OF Austrian
and German musicians to ignore the exis-
tence of crest exponents of the art in other
countries-particularl so Of American
musicians. Germans, however, who occa-
sionally get this way have had their eyes
opened. Herr Strauss, the leader Of the
the Austrian Imperial Court Orchestra, is
the latest foreigner to have his eyes opened.
When Herr Strauss came over with his
orchestra, combination of his and Gil
more's musicians was arranged as an at
traction.
The Austrian leader and the American
leader happened to be staying at the same
hotel in Washington, and the visitor wanted
to see Patrick Sarsfeld Gilmore. On the
morning after the arrival Herr Strauss sent
word to Mr.. Gilmore that he was "ready to
receive Mr.. Gilmore" The republican
bandmaster was not accustomed to Imperial
ways, and happened to be late riser that
morning.
"Ohi tell him I'm in bed," replied the
American, as he stretched himself.
As Gilmore was in his bath there came
again the same formal message.
"All right" said P. s. G. TELL him I'll
see him in a minute.
In his dressing gown Gilmore swept
through the hall and entered the presence Of
the distinguished Austrian, who was deco
rated for the purpose, and wore among other
things the grand cross of something or
other. Herr Strauss put his hands on the
shoulders of Mr.. Gilmore, just in the man
ner in which kings and emperors embrace
each other. But the stalwart American
seized the little Austrian in his arms and
fairly hugged him. As they each speak
French we'll, they got along excellently.
But the surprise remained for the opening
performance at the Opera House. Gil
more's band was arranged behind the
Strauss orchestra. There was q large and
brilliant audience present. Strauss played
three pieces and was encored each time. He
was success at the very beginning. Then
Gilmore's turn came, and he played the
Tannhauser overture. Strauss men looked
around. What A military band tackle
such music and in the presence of the finest
stringed orchestra in the worldl But they
were generous enough to display their ap-
probation as they had shown their surprise
| at the artistic and wonderful way the Wag-
merriam music was handled. The audience
| applauded loudly.
Then Gilmore struck up the "Americar
Patriot" As he gave new life and color Il
the simple national airs the audience wa
wild with delight The next piece of Gil
more's fairly startled the Austrian. 1t wal
| nothing less than the famous "Pizzicatc
| Polka of Edward Strauss. The delicacy
the finish, the perfect time and the thorough
mastery Of the beautiful composition fairly
took the breath away from the foreign
| musicians.
Their leaders eyes were wide open listen
ing to his brothers best polka played by q
military band. At little distance tht
clarionets sounded in certain passages like
violins. The applause was deatening and
the Austrians Joined in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
PINKERT0N MEN STONED.
Some of Them Used Rather Roughly
Strikers at Albany.

Some of Them Used Rather Roughly by
Strikers at Albany.
ALBANY, August 15.-The cost of main
tanning the Pinkerton force in Albany and
vicinity will be about $4,000 per day.
During the evening number of Pinkerton
men stationed on track in the Northern
section Of this city were stoned by persons
hidden in or about houses in that neighbor-
hood. Five received injuries and were
taken to the Plnkerton car in Union station.
Two received severe scalp wounds. A frag-
ment of brick was taken from the wound
of one. 1t is not known whether the
persons who threw the missiles were
strikers. Superintendent Bissell said to-
night that the company had succeeded In
sending a freight west, and five south from
West Albany and this vicinity. He thought
the outlook good.
The $50 train out of Albany collided
with freight two miles west OF Schenectady
tonight. Engineer Isaac Vrooman and his
fireman were killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
AN UGLY PACKAGE TO HANDLE.
A wildcat Steps Ont of n Box and Attack
the Express Messenger.

A wildcat Steps Ont of Box and attacks
the Express Messenger.
ST. LOUIS, August 15.-George A. Tay-
Ior. express messenger on the Alton. had a
frigbtul experience last night on his run
from Kansas City to st. Louis. Among the
packages entrusted to his care was box
containing two wildcats. One Of them get
out of the box and sprsng at Taylor. He
was unarmed, the train going at the rate of
So miles an hour and the doors to the car
were locked. The messenger picked up y
piece OF tarpaulin which he held in front of
him, and when the brute sprang at him, its
claws became fastened in the canvass.
TAYLOR kicked the brute loose, but it re-
turned to the attack again and again. At
last he threw the canvass around the cat and
while it was thus imprisoned, he got hold of
a coupling pin and beat the beast into in
sensibility.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
READY TO HANG CELMAE.
Citizens Highly Indignant ut His Reckless
Financial Policy.

Citizens Highly Iudignnur ut His Reckless
Financial Policy.
LONDON, August 16.-The Buenos Ayres
correspondent OF the Times states that orders
have been sent to imprison the
directors of the Cordova National
Bank, should they persist in defying
the law. One OF the leading ministers
declares that Celman will risk being hanged
at his own door if he interferes in favor Of
his friends. A full disclosure Of the condi-
tiou of the affairs of the National Bank at
Buenos Ayres will be made, and the names
of the debtors who tail to pay within fort
night the quota of which they are capable
will be published.
tits estimated that the bank has lent reck-
lessly $50, ,OO0, 900 to Celman's CamdriIld
The public highly compend the energy of
Senior Lopez. the Minister of Finance, in
dealing with this Augean stable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
HANGED FOR HIS CRIME.
A Negro Who Escaped Lynching Ends His
Life on the Gallows.


BoYDTowN, VA. August 15.-John
Phillips, colored, aged 35, was executed
here to-day for the brutal murder of Captain
Robert G. OVERLY, prominent citizen of
this county. Phillips was laborer
and had to frequently pass overby's
house. He was boisterous, and the
captain demonstrated with him several times
for obscene language 80 near his house. This
made Phillips angry, and on the 14th of last
April. when OVERLY demonstrated, he seized
3 heavy bludgeon, dealt OVERLY blow
which broke his skull, causing death.
Phillips was caught, and carried to Peters
burg to prevent 1ynching.
When he was brought here in May for
trial he came under military escort, and
troops remained on duty in the court room
during the trial. Phillips was brought here
last night under military guard to be exc
cuted to-day. The drop fell at 1925 and
Phillips neck was broken. He was proba-
bly, the coolest man ever on the gallovs.
He confessed his guilt and said he was 60
ing to heaven. The execution was private.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
DEVOTED TO A PICNIC.
Members Of the saenserfest Give Up the
Day to Pleasure.

Members Of the saenserfest Give Up the
Day to Pleasure.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.1
CANTON, August 15.-The fourth day OF
the Saengerfest was distinguished from those
preceding, by the substitution of parade
and picnic at the Fair Ground, instead OF
the usual sessions of music. In the after
noon, however, there was matinee, also a
concert in the evening, with the best of
music BY the visitors and local singers. The
parade in the morning was very imposing,
with over 1000 men in line and over one
mile long.
In addition to the usual musical sessions
at a picnic. of such musical people. there
were great many games indulged in. The
most attractive feature, however, was the
dancing. This platform was crowded all
day, as the dancers kept time to the music
that will hardly be heard in this place for
many years to come. At dusk, the pleas
ant party gradually dissolved, the visitors
going to their hotels and homes, while the
visiting members and their local brethren
met in the evening in strict business session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
WANTS IT UNcoND1T1oNALLY.

The Extraditiop of Leda Montague De.
mauded Without the Usual Guarantee.
OTTAWA, ONT, August 15.-Ip refer
ence to the proceedings for the e1tradition
of Leda Montague, who is wanted at Sher-
brooke on the charge OF arson, the British
Embassador at Washington has been in
structed to press for extradition without any
promise as to whether the woman shall be
examined as a witness against her brother,
who il charged with the murder of her hus-
band.
1t has been pointed out to Sir Julian
Pauncefote that the only guarantee which
the demanding Power has ever been re.
ouired to give is that the accused shall moi
be tried for an ofense other than that stated
in the application.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

the news the switchmen left their posts, COM
pletely tying up the road.
Yardmaster Meyer had a telegram from
the paymaster this afternoon. 1t was dated
Moberly. Mo-, and said that he would be IN
Chicago at p. M. Saturday and would pay
every employe who called for his money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
A MEMENT0 OF WAR.
The woman's Relief Corps Has n Campfire
With Noted Speakers.

The woman's Relief Corps Has a Campfire
With Noted Speakers.
BOSTON, August 15.-Tbere was tonight
a campfire of the Woman's Relief Corps, G.
Al Commander Veazey. General Alger,
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, Julia Ward
Howe, Mrs. o. NJ. Poe and daughter. of
Detroit, General Sherman, James Tanner,
Mrs, John A. Logan, Clara Bar
ton. and Governor Bracket were
present, and several spoke. Econ
mander in Chief Paul Vandervoort, Of
Omaha. under whose administration the re-
lief corps was organized, spoke warmly in
its praise.
Other speakers, none of whom made ex-
tended remarks. were Mrs. McHenry, of
Iowa, the newly elected national President;
Assistant Adjutant General Monroe, of the
Massachusetts G. A. R.; Judge Advocate
General Rowland, of the Sons of Veterans,
and Lieutenant Governor Halle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
THE ALLIANCE APPEALS.

Matters Before the Constitutienal Conven-
tisu of Mississippi.
JACKSON, MISS, August 15.-At 2 p. M.
to-day the Constitutional Convention ad-
iourned until Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The day was spent in perfecting the rules to
govern the convention, and in the submis-
sion of the various views and plans of men,
bers. Judge Calhoun, Senator George and
Prof. Mayes submitted important papers,
which were referred to committees. These
papers relate to suffrage, taxation, legisla-
tion, etc. -
A memorial from the Farmer Alliance
was submitted. It protests against educa-
tional or property qualifications for electors,
but leans toward the Australian system;
advocates equal taxation to persons and cor
norations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
IN TRUE SCOTCH STYLE.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Celebrate Their
China Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Celebrate Their
China Wedding.
Becker's Hall, opposite the Pleasant
Valley power house was a scene of great
gaiety last night. It was the twen-
tieth anniversary of the marriage Of
John Clark and Miss Mary Ann Young.
The happy couple were both from the bonnie
hills of Scotland. and about 100 of their
Scotch friends had assempled to assist in
celebrating their china wedding in true
Highland style.
Mr.. Clark is the head baker at Marvin's
and resides at 4111 Kirkpatrick avenue.
The couple received a large number of
handsome presents, but that was only .
small part of the celebration. The mead
that strengthened their forefathers was
freely distributed and enthusiasm ran high.
Scotch songs with bagpipe accompaniment
formed bart Of the programme.
At 12 o'clock the party sat down to a sup
per fit for king. After that, bright-eyed
Scottish lasses danced the Highland fling.
The festivities were kept up until almost
daylight
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
CHARGED WITH DROWNING TEEN.
A Husband Accused Of Murdering His
Wife and 6.Y ear Old Child.

n nu1Dauu Accused ol uAuruoffu8 his
Wife and 6.Year Old Child.
ST. PAUL, August ia mysterious
case of drowning and possible murder was
reported to the police this morning. Walter
H. Horton, q special agent for the Northern
Pacific Land Company, went out rowing on
the river last evening with his wife and g.
year-old daughter, and this morning re-
ported that they had been drowned by the
accidental overturning oi the boat. The
boat was upset below town, and after getting
out of the water Horton told his story. bor-
rowed some dry clothes and came to his
rooms in this city. He went to bed, and
this morning reported the case. He was
was placed under arrest to await the result
of an investigation, the police believing
that be is responsible for the death of his
wife and child.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horton had trouble and
separated, having only within q few days
again made up and concluded to live to-
gether once more. The water is but tour
feet deep where the drowning occurred.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
ISSUES HIS FIRST ORDER.

Commander In Chief Veazey Announces
Some Staff Appointments.
BOSTON, August 15.-General Veazey,
the newly elected Commander in Chief OF
the g. A. R., has issued his first general
order. He announces officially the election
results, and then makes the following staff
appointments: Adjutant General, Comrade
Joseph H. Goulding, of Rutland, Vt;
Quartermaster General, Comrade John
Taylor, of Philadelphia. The headquarters
Of the g. A. B., are hereby established at
Rutland, Vt.
Announcement of the Council Of Admin
istration elected and further appointments
! upon the stat, will be made in subsequent
order,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
A DOZEN PASSENGERS INJURED
And Two Trainmen Killed In n Wreck on a
Michigan Railroad.

Michigan Railroad.
DETROIT, August 15.-The east-bound
North Shore limited train on the Michigan
Central road was badly wrecked at about 5
o'clock this afternoon, at August, Mich.
Reports say the limited struck protruding
car of freight which had been side-tracked.
The engine then jumped the track and
crashed into tine depot, completely wrecking
the building, and it is rumored two boys,
who were inside, were killed outright.
Alter striking the building the engine ran a
few yards and then exploded, blowing Fire
man Gregg to atoms and instantly killing
Engineer McRoberts. Particulars thus far
do not mention any persons being killed, al
though the number of injured is given at
from IL to 15 Among those are I. P. Nor
ris, of Detroit, internal injuries and ribs
broken; ex-Mayor Howes, of Battle Greek,
back and side broken.
Engineer McRoberts and Fireman Gregg
both resided at jackson, and leave families.
The track has just been cleared of the
debris of the limited, which is complete
wreck. A staff of physicians is on the
scene of the disaster attending the injuries
of the wounded