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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Death In Fire.

A physician has just been writing on the
subject of death by fire, and he seeks to cor
rect certain common errors concerning it.
Our estimate of the intensity of the pain in
volved in such a mode of death is very nat
urai; nothing more so. Knowing the in
tense pain that follows the burning of q
small part of the flesh, we naturally i'm
agine that when a person is wholly ex-
posed to the flame that intense local pain is
multiplied in the exact proportion of the
surface exposed to the influence of the fire.
Happily, however, there are the very best
reasons for regarding all these distressing
quite all forms of exposure, torture and
death, experience has proved that nature
kindly draws over the victim the sheltering
veil OF oblivion. The drowning man floats
away in peaceful dream of illusions. The
man who falls from precipice is made in
sensible by the blow. The too frequent
victim Of a railroad disaster is stupefed at
the first shock and knows nothing later.
The smoke and flames that are to destroy
lite bring their blessed anodyne, as the first
step in the sad proceeding. 1t is therefore
well to reconstruct the almost universal but
erroneous presumption that those who meet
death in a confagration or many other
forms of violence or apparent suffering must
of necessity endure terrible pain. Dis
tressing as these modes of death may seem
it is both reasonable and eminently consol-
atory to assure ourselves that after the very
first few moments the event is quite pain
Lose
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

The unrelenting warfare against the He.
brew race in Russia, and the intermittent anti.
Semitic crusades IN Germany and other coun-
tries, have led 20 proposals for q meeting Of
prominent and representative European He
brews, to which, it is understood, few Ameri-
cans of that race will also be invited, at Amster-
dam or some other city in a small nationality
in the course of the coming summer. The
principal measure to be discussed will un-
doubtedly be the raising of a fund to be
devoted to the protection of their brethren
from the prosecutions and invidious distinc-
tions to which they are now subjected in the
majority Of countries throughout the world
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

The find which has been recently re-
ported of an extensive body of rare species
of variegated marble, resembling onyx, in
Douglas county, in the southern part OF
Oregon, is a very remarkable one. The
vein has been traced for 80 miles, and al
ready marble cutting mill has been set in
operation, capable of cutting slabs of three
to six feet square, of any thickness, run by
water power. The marble shows itself in
immense tiers, one above the other, perfect
ly bare, to height of 500 feet. From these
wonderful cliffs Uf pure marble any sized
blocks can be quarried without weeks
work in clearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
improved rrauspIautiuz Pot.

A valuable addition to the working outfit
of gardener is new transplanting pot
made in three parts, the body being divisi-
BILE and the bottom removable. In trans
planting, the bottom is removed from the
body, the pot is inserted in hole in the
ground, and the keys which control the grip
of the side pieces are withdrawn, when the
halves are pressed laterally apart and raised
from the earth, leaving the earth and plant
it had contained in the new location.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
senmlena staelRontn.

Hydraulic power is now being applied to
the manufacture -of seamless steel boats.
These boats are claimed to be proof against
the destructive influences of sun and shower,
and to be much more durable and reliable
than the ordinary wooden boats. Though
made OF steel the weight will not be greater
than that of wooden boat of the same size,
and the buoyancy will consequently be not
less. It is contended that in every respect
the seamless steel boat will be superior to
the wooden one, and the cost of one will not
be materially greater than that Of the other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
GROVER A PURCHASER.

Fancy Prices for the Tickets for the New
York Memorial Concert.
NEW YORK, February GA concert is
to be given at the Lenox Lyceum, March
%, to aid in raising funds for the Washing
ton Memorial Arch. About $4,000 has
already been subscribed, but $4,000 more
is needed. To-day there was an auction
sale OF boxes and seats for the concert. The
first box sold was knocked down to Grover
Cleveland for 500.
A number of other boxes were sold for
800 each, and from that the prices ranged
down to s. for seats. 1t is hoped that Ade-
lima Patti will sing at the concert.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
PhorographinE the Bottom of a We'll.

An experiment was made in photograph
ing the bottom of an oil well last week at
Warren. The instrument was let down a
distance of 1,700 feet. The moment it
touched the bottom bright flash lit up the
cavity, and perfect picture OF the whole
was impressed on the negative. 1t revealed
as the effect of the explosive shock a cavity
IA feet broad and feet below the sand.
Rock, sand, pebbles and minute objects
were distinctly revealed upon the plate.
This device is likely to prove of the greatest
benefit to science and oil men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
THE CREW ALL SAVED.
The Schooner Mary L. Allen Ashore In the
Vicinity of Cape Hatreras.

WILMINGTON, 4. c., February 22-The
following has just been received from the
revenue cutter Colfax, at South Port, ad-
dressed to the Associated Press: The revenue
cutter Colfax, just in from cruise in the vi
cinity Of Cape Hatteras, reports Friday morn
ing sighted large three-masted schooner
ashore Is miles to the westward Of Ocracoke
Inlet. The cutter steamed in, lowered q
boat aud ascertained that the schooner was
the Mary L. Allen, oil Baltimore, from New
York for Charleston. She had run ashore
early Thursday morning during storm.
The crew had all been landed safely. The
deck is under water and the vessel cannot
be saved. Wreckers from Portsmouth are
now engaged in stripping her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
THE well-known brokerage firm, Mckee

THE well-known brokerage firm, Mckee
& Hagan, of Ill Fourth avenue, will Oc-
cupy, after April /, new quarters on the
ground floor Of the elegant Shannon build
ing, 10S Fourth avenue. Mr.. Mckee. an
active member of long standing on the
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York
Exchanges, will attend to orders for Securi-
ties on these boards, Mr.. Hagan devotin0
his entire time to local business. Their
long experience guarantees a prompt and
efficient execution Of all orders for stocks,
grain and investment securities. Corre-
spondence solicited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Electric Alarm Clock and Illumlnn,Or.

Among the recent applications of cleo
tricity to household use, is an electric alarm
clock which most effectually calls attention
to the hour at which it is set. A small
lamp also throws q. light upon the face of
the clock when button, which is fixed by
the side of the bed is pressed, SO that the
time can be ascertained without the neces-
sity of getting out of bed and the consequent
i'm perlling OF that most inestimable boon,
the morning nap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
a Great Success.

The individual case, to which the stten-
tion of the public is called this week, is that
of Mr.. James Moore, residing at Reymonds-
vile, Pa, busy town on the P. V. & @.
Railroad, about four miles from this city.
He is employed in Hayes coal mines.
Mr.. Moore states: "I suffered greatly for
six years. tried number of physicians,
but could obtain no relief. In tact, my
trouble grew worse instead of better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
vsn.IIn,Ion Of publlc BuiIdlng..

Ventilation of Public Buildings.
A very common mistake in the ventila-
tion of churches and schoolhouses and pub
lie buildings generally is that those in
charge of them fail to open all the windows
Immediately after the buildings have been
vacated. The exhalations from the lungs
and the emanations from the body being
light will fioat for awhile in the atmosphere
before falling to the floor, and if the win
dows be opened at once, so that current of
air crosses the hall, many Of them will be
carried out. II, however, as is usually the
case, the windows are not opened for some
hours, possibly not until the next day, these
particles, settling upon the floor, are not
carried away, but when the ball is again
occupied they are disturbed by the feet,
thrown up into the atmosphere and inhaled
by the lungs from which they have been ex-
hailed the day before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Nav.. MI a.. Xr.,.h.r.

If it's cold weather drink ale; if it's warm
use beer, and be sure you use the celebrated
rands manufactured by the Iron City
Brewing Co. Their Pilsner, Pittsburg, and
Iron City beers are sold at all frst-class
bars, or may be ordered direct from brewery.
Telophone 11eo,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

By new invention some OF the painful
features of the disposition of the dead,
in those cases where delay in burial
or cremation is necessary, is avoided,
and partial dissection is dispensed
with. This invention consists of flexible
air-tight envelope to enclose the body which
is placed on a suitable truck for supporting
it. The sack, after the insertion of the re-
mains, is made air tight by means of set
screws and clamps at one end, while at the
other is a nozzle connected with an air
pump. After the air has been partially ex-
hausted, the nozzle is connected to a vessel
which contains compressed embalming
vapor. The sack is also provided with
hoops to keep it distended, and face mask
for the protection OF the features. The gas
may be made commercially or manufactured
by the undertaken at his place of business,
and kept in suitable gas holder on board
ship, or conveyed to the place where the
body is. The pressure of the gas causes it
to permeate through the tissues of the body,
and this process is much facilitated by the
previous exhaustion of the air. When used
at sea the embalming sack serves as a casket
for containing the body until the ship ar
rives at port.
In England after period of incubation
which has been spent in educating public
opinion in the matter of the hygienic in
iquity of the present system of interment,
the group OF sanitary philanthropists, with
the Duke of Westminster at their head, who
have taken up the ungrateful task OF bring
ing the necessary reforms to pass, have at
lase decided to seek the Endorsement of their
contentious by the Legislature. The object
sought is, failing the effective embalming of
the body, the prohibition of leaden and
other solidly constructed coffins, the effect of
which is to indefinitely retard complete de-
composition, and so prolong the period dur
ing which the dead are not only esthetically
Objectionable, but are an indisputable source
of danger to the living, wicker-work or
papier msche receptacles alone being used.
This is merely a sanitary precautiOn of an ele-
mentary kind; and whatever the immediate
fate of the movement may be, it must sooner
or later impose Itself. The idea OF crema-
ton is daily being received with more favor
in England, and the suggestion of Sir Spen-
Ger Wells that in future only properly Gre
mated remains should be admitted to funeral
honors in Westminster Abbey and other
national mausoleums, has met with general
appreciation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Chestnut. By the Hundred.

NdSnV1lle AHlcriCon.l
BY actual count, 152 Republican news
papers have said that the Speaker of the
House is not Reed shaken by the wind,
and 147 Democratic newspapers have said
that the Republicans will find that they are
leaning on a broken Reed before the session
is over. Both jokes are very funny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
EVERY DAY SCIENCE.
A Method of Embalming Free From
Objectionable Features.
PICTURES OF OIL WELL BOTTOMS.
Slate Roofing Being Condemned as the
Worst in Cases of Fire.
ELECTRIC BASEBALL AND CLOCKS

Readers of THE DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechani-
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

When baby was sick. we gave her Csstoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When Ahe had Children, she gave them Castoria
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

is good size for the box, which may, Of
course, have number of holes, and loose
covers hooked TO the end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

SICK HEADACHE-c.rser'. Little Liver Pills.
SICK HEADACHE Little Liver PMS.
SICK HEADAoHE-cartsr's Little Liver Prl.,
SICK HEADACHE-o.r..r,. Lltsl. Liver rmA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

Among the bands that called forth the
praise of the onlooker, was the famous Can
ton band, OF Canton, Ohio, the Altoona
band, the Electric band, Of McKeesport,
our own Great Western, Cathedral and
Grand Army bands. The drum corps, too,
played with unwonted vim, and one COM
posed of small boys about II years Of age,
made as much noise as any of them. There
were 36 carriages, also, that brought up the
rear, and really made a parade in them
selves.
The divisions marched in the following
order, led BY an escort of "a police. under
command OF Captain William Stewart:
Grand Army Band, Canton, o.
Vesuvius Council 1l6, Sh2rpsburg. 100 men,
Captain r j. Douthett
Chief Marshal w. ]. FIX, Adjutant General L
L Davis, Chief of Staff Heber Mellow
ell and so Mounted Aids.
FIRST DIVISION. PITTsBURG.
Friendship Council 2lO. Washington.
Washington Cornet Band
Marshal Ezekiel Gordon, Jr.
Adjutant W. 7. Kerr.
Chisf Of Stan Joseph E Morrison and I6o
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
A Painful Accident.

On last Saturday morning Mr.. John
Holoran, an elderly gentleman residing
near the depot, met with an accident
which resulted in the loss of three of
his fingers. He had occasion to cross
the trestle near his house when he saw
freight train approaching. Not having
time to get off the bridge he lay down
upon the ties outside OF the rails, but
either from his excitement or for the
lack of time to adjust himself to allow
the train to pass his hand was left upon
the rail. As the train was backing he
was not observed by the engineer till
the cars and engine had passed over
his hand crushing it very painfully.
Drs. Shepherd and Brown were called
and it was found necessary to amputate
three fingers and part of the bone of the
right hand.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Mr.. Truesdale's Successor.

In answer tO II ., mewhat general and
entirely reasonable inquiry as to who
the new high school teacher is that is to
take the place SO satisfactorily filed last
year by Mr.. Truesdale, word or two
rnay not be unwelcome.
In the first place, he is Mr.. Charles A.
Hodges he graduated, in the classical
course, from Obcrln College, in the class
Of '85, and is well recommended by Pres
ident Fairchild and others.
He has taught, siuce his graduation,
one year in the Geneva (Ohio) Normal
School; was one year principal of the
grammar schools Of Berea, Ohio, where
he likewise taught some high school
classes; the year following went to the
Pacific coast and took department in
the State Normal School at Monmouth,
Oregon, where he taught principally
English branches. Because of his wife's
poor health in Oregon, he was obliged
to come east again. 1t was too late to
get good position in school work, how
ever, so he temporarily engaged in bust.
ness in Cleveland, meanwhile studying
for the further prosecution of teaching
his chosen calling and intended life
work.
From al. the schools in which he has
taught he brings letters recommending
him highly as teacher and as man.
Latin, Greek, Rhetoric, General History
and Literature, the branches he especial
y,prefers and which he has taught with
success, are just what some one wal
wanted to teach here.
His family consists of family and {
little girl. AS Hillsboro has given tt
Cleveland, SO Cleveland gives to Hills
boro. And may both Cleveland an,
Hillsboro be happy in their chice.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Death Of samuel II. Beard.

On last Tuesday morning persons at
the Leesburg depot awaiting the arrival
of the Chillicothe accommodation were
made the unwilling witnesses OF fright
full and shocking tragedy. As the train
approached the station Mr.. s. H. Beard,
we'll known citizen, was seen to step
nearer to the track and when the loco
motive was within ten feet to throw off
his hat and plunge headlong between
the rails directly before the pilot. The
upper part of his body was completely
torn to pieces by the wheels, the head
severed from the body and the heart
and vital organs exposed to the view of
the horror stricken witnesses. The en-.
CINE, though slowing up, was moving
with considerable momentum and could
not possibly have been stopped in time
to have averted the death of the unfor-
tunate man. Mr.. Beard had been acting
strangely, and it is said had expressed a
purpose to take his own life with poison.
He showed some signs of excitement,
and as the train came in sight he went
behind the brick water.tank out of view
OF the bystanders. When the locomo.
tive reached the end of the platform he
took the fatal leap before any hand could
prevent it. Mr.. Beard had kept hard.
ware store in Leesburg for many years.
He had recently sold out his business
but had new store in progress of erect
ion at the time of his death. Financial
trouble is believed to be the cause Of
mental depression which resulted in his
death. He was sixty years of age and
is said to have been man of great
natural ability. He had practiced law
and was at one time Mayor OF Leesburg
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14

An old soldier named Caste commit.
ted suicide at Blanchester on Tuesday
morning. He was partly paralyzed and
had just gotten up and dressed himself
with the assistance of his son. Being
left alone for moment he reached for a
revolver lying on table and shot him
self, dying almost Immediately. He
drew pension Of $72 per month and
was engaged in the livery buslness at
Blanchester. Il
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
For rs cents you can paint your buggy
Get Seeley Bros. paint at Carrots.
MARRIED.

On the 7th inst. at the residence of j.
F. wilkins, ]. p, and by the same
James A. Trump and Miss Susanna
Countryman, both OF Highland county.
On the Sth inst, at the Presbyterian
parsonage in this city by Rev. w. j.
McSurely, Mr.. Lewis M. Sharp and Miss
Dellie Davis, both OF Clinton county.
On the 9th inst, at the Highland
House by Rev. W. j. McSurely, Mr..
James L. Baldwin, CT Brown county,
and Miss Eva Stroup, OF Hamer town
ship, this county.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14

The Scott Dragons returned on a
special train Monday evening from their
week in camp at Vermillion. The boys
were considerably bronzed by exposure
to the sun, but report pleasant time,
with many incidents of camp life that
will be long remembered. The camp
was located on the shore Of Lake Erie,
commanding beautiful view and every
arrangement was made for the comfort
and health Of the boys.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Wanted-909 Babiesi

And all the gentlemen and ladies to
know that the best cabinet photos ever
made in Hillsboro can be had at my fine
art gallery at So per dozen. Everybody
come. Remember the place, East Main
street, over Detwiler's book store.
Respectfully, J. w. KRArzER.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Beating the Record.
druggists

There was high-noon wedding at
the Court House yesterday. At 1855,
city time, John H. Miller and Mary f..
Turner appeared before the desk of
Deputy Probate Judge Horst, accompan-
led by Rev. ]. w. Klise. At ~ m. the
license had been granted, the ceremony
solemnized and the return made for
record. Let none complain Of the Flaws
delay" ~ I \.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Highland County Pomona Grange will

Highland County Pomona Grange will
meet with the patrons of Fairview
Grange at North Union, on Thursday,
August 81, at 10 o'clock sharp. 1t is to
the interest of all patrons to attend this
meeting and hear the report of our dele
gate to the farmers meeting at Colum-
bus. Come one, come all, and work for
our rights as agriculturalists.
BY order Highland County Pomona
Grange,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14

Hold on there, old customer, and new
ones. l2s bags genuine super phos-
phate now in house, and 100 tons
various sorts OF bone and phosphates on
the way. Will be no disappointments
this season. Pay no attention to drum
ers unless you want to pay their hire.
Don't contract until you see the under.
signed, his various goods and prices.
Don't go back from one who has always
n~koL 4 .r~n> :; evl,k y A \ ,0l,s,..
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-08-14
Absolutely the Best.

All the ingredients used in making
this powder are published on every label.
The purity of the Ingredients and the
scientific accuracy with which they are
combined render Cleveland's superior in
strength and efficiency to any other bak.
ing powder
Food raised with this powder does not
dry up, as when made with baking pow
der containing ammonia, but keeps moist
and sweet, and is palatable and whole.
some.
CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER Co.,
81 and SO Fulton st., New York