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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
WHAT RELATION?
A Kentucky Father and Son Wed Widow
and Daughter,

and Daughter.
CATLETTsBURG, KY, June S.-The laws of
the State prohibit the marriage of relatives
nearer than first cousins. Yet the law does
not prohibit . son from becoming the STEP
father-in-law of his father. Such a state of af-
fairs exists in Knott county, KY, near Hind
man. For some time past there have lived as
near neighbors a widower by the name of John
ston and his son, aged q years, and Mrs.
Snow and daughter. Mrs. Snow lost her hus
band some years ago. The elder Johnston
wanted o wife, and his choice fell upon Miss
Snow, while the younger Johnston concluded
to propose to Mrs. Snow.
The proposal was made and accepted. Hurry
ing home to impart the good news to his father
he was Informed that new mother would soon
hll the vacant chair.
Two days later marriage licenses were Sc
cured, and double wedding occurred in the
mean time. the like of which, perhaps has
never been recorded. The widow became the
bride of the young man and the young lady
filed the same position to the widower. After
the ceremony was over the elder Mr. Johnston
found himself to be the son-in-law of his own
son and the son-in-law of his daughter-in-law.
The younger Mr.. Johnston found himself to be
the step-father of his step-mother and the
father-in-law of his own father The two
brides were equally related. The widow was
the daughter-in-law to her own daughter and
daughter-in-law to her son-in-law. The young
bride was the mother-in-law to her own mother
and the step-mother to her step-father.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
DIED, LIVED AND DIED.
The Sudden Return to Life of a Supposed
Dead Maiden.


Dead Maiden.
ATHENS GA, June Last week Miss Polly
Lunsford. of Gaddistown, Union county, aged
l6years, was taken suddenly i'll, and Dr. Jones,
OF this city, was summoned to her bedside. He
pronounced her illness due from cold and ex-
posure, and told the mother of the young lady
that there was little chance for her daughters
recovery. For three days the young lady grew
worse, and on Tuesday morning she, to all ap-
pearances, died. The ueighbors and friends of
the family had gathered in. and the body Of the
dead girl was prepared for burial Her arms
were crossed over her breast and her eyelids
closed. No color of life was visible in her
cheeks. Her hands and face were cold as if
dead. Her pulse had ceased to beat The
coffin was sent for.
But as the mother and friends of the de-
ceased sat around her inanimate form and
mourned her as dead, she suddenly returned to
life. Unaided she arose from her bed and went
to the water bucket and drank glass of water
Then she asked her mother and brother to
kneel with her in prayer, which they did. to-
gether with all those present. The girl made q
fervent prayer, asking God to direct her mother
and brother In the paths of right. After the
prayer she sang and talked with her mother for
about an hour, when she told those about her
that she was going to die-that she felt the
death angels touch. Hardly had she uttered
the words than she fell back upon her pillow
and expired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
CENSUS TAKERS, TRIALS.
Two Cincinnati People Refuse to Answer
Questions and Are Arrested.

Two Cincinnati People Refuse to Answer
Questions and Are Arrested.
CINCINNATI, June Mrs. Lizzie Caldwell,
a colored woman aged q, came to the conclu-
sion that Enumerator ]. ]. Moore was exceed
ing the bounds of polite curiosity in question
ing her, and on complaint she was arrested and
taken to the United States Marshars office. and
when it was shown to her that the same dues-
tions which were asked her were required to be
answered by every respectable female of what
ever race or station in this broad United States.
Mrs. Caldwell came gracefully down and told
all she knew. She was released op $500 bail and
will appear for a formal hearing on Tuesday at
10 A. NJ.
A second arrest was made at 2:l0 p. M. by the
same officer. Gus Geldreich, hotel keeper
and saloonist at Race and Pearl streets. was
serving dinner when Enumerator Rudolph
Brenner came around. Mr.. Geldreich labored
under the unfortunate supposition that busi-
ness cares came first and that the enumerator
could wait. The official grew tired and left to
swear out a warrant for the hotel keepers ar.
rest. Geldreich explained his position at the
MarshaPs office and answered all the cues.
lions He also was released upon $500 bail and
Will appear Wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
A GREAT TRIPLE NUMBER.
The Leading Features Of Yesterdays Issue
of the Dispatch.


of the Dispatch.
As the sun was peeping over the Eastern
hills yesterday morning, more than $1,000 copies
of the great triple number of The DISPATCH
were being distributed to hosts of eager read
ers. The 20 broad. bright pages were replete
with entertaining and elaborately illustrated
articles of every description. in addition to a
complete presentation of the stirring events OF
the hour.
The silver bill passed the House Saturday by
good majority, although eight Republicans
voted against the measure. The Cunaru
steamer Umbria attempted to defy Uncle sam
by refusing to return seven imported glass
blowers, but they will be forced to comply with
the law, Mrs. Alice M. Cowles is chasing her
husband and abducted daughter through
Canada Grace Gridley. of South Amboy, ILL.,,
has been asleep for three months and gives no
sign of awakening. The street car situation at
Columbus has become serious, and riot is
feared:
In England political complications are press
ing hard upon the Tory government. great
mass-meeting was held in London Saturday to
protest against the compensation bill. Ameri-
can cattle are still to be kept out of Great
Britain. The attitude of Prince Bismarck is
causing considerable concern in Germany.
II.
Locally the great event was the monster anti
Stone meetingin Allegheny at which resolu-
tions were passed denouncing the manner Of
the recent nomination. A fortune of nearly
$500 600 Is asserted to be awaiting Pittsburg
heirs in Washington Territory. The Duauesne
electric road is being rapidly pushed to COM
pletion. Millvale was the scene Of a pleasant
romance In which fond hearts separated for
IL months and by an ocean were reunited.
Twenty thousand people attended the Amalga-
mated picnic at Rock Point. The charges OF
perjury against Mayor Wyman were not sus-
tanned. Mrs. Maggie Connolly was killed un-
der peculiar circumstances and her husband
was arrested for murder.
The Pittsburg Players League team succeeded
in securing game from Chicago, but the Ma
t1onal League aggregation lost as usual.
III.
Miss Grundy Jr,, told of counts and barons,
while Eli Perkins described Sunday in London.
John d. Cremer's interesting article was en-
titled IAN American Mecca" and W. Scott
Dalgleish wrote of Scotch Professors, How
ard Fielding's 1.-TWO Game Sports was at once
and amusing, and CLARA Bells gay
gossip from Gotham was as lively as usual.
From Washington came Thomas Nast's Mod
ern Gladiators" and Frank Carpenters de-
scription of "Our Chief Mail Man." The
serial stories, the "Ace Of Clubs" and I'm the
Dark" were as thrilling as usual. Other arti-
cles we're contributed by Bessie Bramble. DR..
Thomas L White, Linn8us Roberts, T. 8. Bas-
sett, Charles 7. Murray. James @. Purdy, r.
W. Shoppell, Rev. George Hodges, Shirley
Dare and host more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
Inventors and Inventions,

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Who was the inventor of the first sewing
machine. and where did he liver 2 How is the
word calliope pronounced7 g. Was there ever
anything like pipe piano manufactured 4
Is there treaty in existence between Canada
and the United States whereby defaulter or
empezzier can be brought back from Canada to
the United States1 LDC
ALLEGHENY, June6
Il It is said that Thomas Saint patented
sewing machine for boots and shoes in l7g0.
Similar inventions are ascribed to Duncan in
Ieo4; Adams and Dodge, Americans, in 1878;
Thimonnier. in 1884, and Walter Hunt, in 1884.
But the first really practical sewing machine
was the invention OF Elias Howe, an American
mechanic OF Cambridge, Mass, about I84l. 2
Kal-li-o-pe, accent on the second syllable. g.
We never heard Of one. 4 Yes; It went into
effect on April Al
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
SURVIVORS IN SESSION.
Twenty First Annual Rernion of Battery b,
First PeunsyIvauia Light ArtiIIerv

Twenty. First Annual Rernion of Battery b,
First Pennsylvania Light Artillery.
The twenty-frst annual reunion of Battery
B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, took
place Saturday, in Nesbit's Grove, near Mt
jackson. Reunion Day has come to be the
gala day of North Beaver township. Twenty
seven of the survivors of the battery were
present There was an attendance of friends
of at least 2 500. A bounteous dinner, provided
by the citizens, was partaken of under the
trees. The business of the organization, inter-
esting addresses and music caused the day to
be pleasantly spent by all. Captain ]. II.
Cooper as President and James A. Gardner as
Secretary, with all the other officers of the
past year, were reelected. William McClel-
land, of Pittsburg, was chosen to deliver the
address next year. Subject: New Market
Cross-Roads.'
The Gettysburg Monument Committee made
satisfactory report A motion was adopted
thanking Governor Beaver for naming William
McClelland, the last commander of the battery
as one of the Worlds Fair Commissioners
An unfortunate accident occurred to William
Lloyd, one of the members. He and Harry
Palmer, also of New Brighton, Captain of Com
pany D. One Hundred and First Regiment N
q. of Pennsylvania, were thrown from a car
riage at Mahoningtown and both badly injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
CuIbertson Versus ariswo,d.

WHILE Mr.. Culbertson, Of Erie county, is q
quite agreeable old gentleman person.
ally, the Crawford-Erie district will survive his
defeat. Besides other weaknesses, an impedi-
ment in his speech renders it utterly impossi-
BILE for him to articulate louder than a whisper.
If ever barrel sent man to Congress it sent
Culbertson, and it is compliment to the people
of the district that he is to be displaced after
one term by SO good a man as Matthew Girls
void. Mr.. Griswold is q graduate of Yale, a
man of refinement and education. He speaks
plainly. but to the point, on the rostrum. He
is feet inches high, prompt and positive in
manner, frank in his opinions and fearless in
expressing them. He has made we'll on to q
quarter of a million. have heard, in the manu-
facture of hollow ware, and his goods have the
highest reputation of any manufactures In that
line in the country. Mr.. Griswold will be wei.
coined to Congress. E. W. l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
HIS CLOTHES TOO FINE.
Novel Charge Preferred Against a Hoosier
School Superintendent.

ScHOOI SuDerIntendent.
RICHMOND, IND, June 9-B. F. Wissler.
County Superintendent of Schools of this
county, was recently arraigned by the elders of
the Dunkard or German Baptist Church on
rather strange charge. To dress plainly is one
of the tenets of the church, and Mr.. Wissler
was charged with having his clothes cut in a
more fashionable style than was consistent
with the requirement of the church, and it was
also observed that he wore boiled shirt which
had been starched and ironed, and for this he
was brought up before the church.
he is good talker and had no trouble in ex-
planning that his departure in dress was not 40
great as to justify the church in disowning him
and he was acquitted of the charge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

MUCH comment is aroused by the fact
that the Presbyterian Church In Washington
which used to be crowded when President
Cleveland attended il, is now advertised for
sale, because 1t does not pay expenses. Never
theless the most obvious comment is not made,
namely, that If church can only secure at
tendance because the President goes there, the
best thing to be done with it is to sell It out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

THE deposition Of Richter from the
Liberal leadership in Germany. following the
dismissal of Bismarck from the Chancellorship,
may be taken to prove that ingratitude is fully
as common in imperial politics as in the demo-
cratic Sort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

THE Democratic situation in Philadel-
phia appears, on superficial view, to consist
of an effort on the part of the faithful to find
outwhether Quay supports Pattison or W allace
SO they can nominate the other man. Their OBJ
fuscation on this point is excusable in view of
the fact that Senator Quay has kindly given
indications In favor of both candidates; but
there is the strongest reason to believe that he
has indorsed Pattison because he would prefer
to have Wallace nominated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
Quay in Democratic Politics.

One Of the most interesting incidents of the
Democratic canvass in Pennsylvania for cleo.
tion of delegates to the State Convention is the
active sympathy shown by the Republican
boss Quay for ex-senator Wallace. Mr..
Quay's sympathy is valuable asset in the
Republican politics of that State. It is scarcely
SO valuable in Democratic politics. Neyerthe.
less Mr. Quay's lieutenants are exhibiting con-
siderable enterprise In the work of defeating
nation of Ex-Governor Pattison. They want
Mr.. Wallace nominated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

Mr.. CHAUNCEY NJ. DKPRw informed
the Chicago people. among other things, that
municipal government is failure. Mr.. De-
pew should have qualified his remark by the
statement that it is So where corporate wealth
on the one hand is brought into contact with a
political machine on the other. The statement
would have been more accurate that way, and
in addition it would have had more instruction
in the bearings of iI.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
A New Castle Boy Honored,

From the Michigan Argonaut Ann Arbor1
At the closing meeting of the Webster Liter
ary Society, Wednesday evening, N. A. Phil
lips, of New Castle, Pa, was elected President
on the first ballot, for the term ending at the
Christmas holidays. The election of Mr.. Phil
lips, who is versed in parliamentary rules and
who won distinction as an orator at the public
entertainment last winter, insures the con.
tinued prosperity of the Webster and another
ment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
A GOOD WORD FOR M0NTooTH.
The Dubois Courier Heartily Indorsei
PittsburR's Favorite Candidate.

Pittsbure's Favorite Candidate.
From the Dubois Courier.l
The Courier has had from the start prefer.
ence for Major Montooth and used its influence
to some extent in that direction. We are glad
to note that of late there seems to be strong
tide setting in in his favor, which we hope NAV
materialize and end in his nomination for Gov
ernor. Believing him to be of unblemished
character. invulnerable to mud-slingers, and a
man whose popularity will unite the voters of
the Republican party in his support making
assurance of success doubly sure, we will
continue to advocate his nomination until the
convention takes action. He is not charged
with bossism, boodleism, or with having any
propensities that make other candidates SO OBJ
jectionable just at this time to many good Re-
publican voters of the State. He was in addi-
ton q gallant soldier and as such is entitled to
the support of those who, in common with him.
endured the privations Of army life and the
storms of battle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
Its Henrr In Ifa Throaf.

PHILADELPHIA, June IA curious freak
OF nature Is on exhibition in the veterinary de-
partment of the University of Pennsylvania.
The strange being is living calf having an
abnormal displacement of the heart. This
organ II located In the lower extremities of the
customary duties as though located in its nor
NAL position.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
PITTsBURG. MONDAY. JUNE 9, 1880
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons leaving the City for the summer can
bare THE DISPATCH forwarded By earliest
mail TO any address at the rate Of 30 cents per
month or Sc 80 gOT three months, Sunday edi-
tion included. Daily edition only. zoe per
month. Ss for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, II care be taken in all
cases to mention both old and netO address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.
THE Flobert rifle is just as deadly in Pitt
burg as it is In other sections OF the country,


THE Flobert rifle is just as deadly in Pitts
burg as it is In other sections OF the country.
ALLEGHENY county is Just now receiving a
large amount of free advertising from the infiu-
ential papers throughout the land. Nothing like
having prominent men living among you.
KENTUCKY'S cigarette law works inst the
same as the iowa prohibitory law, in that neither
OF them prohibits. The small boy must have his
cigarette and the large boy must wet bis whistle
occasionally.
THE Democratic press poked Mr.. Bayne in
the ribs at every opportunity when he was in the
House, and now that he has declined renomina-
tion they are exasperated beyond all measure.
Truly, the Democrats are hard to please.
WHEN the Newfoundlanders commence
throwing their Goldfish at the Erenchmen, the
latter will wish themselves across the deep blue
sea. Goldfish is dangerous weapon, especially
when water is scarce
CLoUDBURsTs are becoming So numerous In
the West that they have become q drug on the
market. The same diet three times a day never
was popular.
AN electric company in Providence, R. l.,
want a monopoly over all street subways for a
period Of Is years. Relic hunters who have been
searching for the men who wanted the earth and
a fence around It will now know where to put
their hands on them.
IRISH saloon keepers in Chicago will not pur-
chase beer from the English brewery syndicate
II beer drinkers would now resolve not to drink
any more beer prohibition would follow without
any legislation.
ALTHOUGH there are several persons criti-
cally i'll yet out of the 70 who partook of poisoned
ice cream in Jacob ILL.,, no one is liable to die
from its effects. Pittsburg young gentlemen
should take warni ng from the Illinois case and
not ask their lady-ioves to partake of the frozen
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
Disclosing Census Secrets.

To the Editor of The Dispatch,
Is there penalty for q census enumerator
who disoloses secrets obtained in his rounds I
II so, please state what it is and oblige a
reader CENstJs.
kENNERDELL, June ..
1.-The law is as follows; A supervisor or emu.
merator who has taken the oath, and subse.
quently neglects his duties, or illegally trans
fers them to another, shall be liable to suffer a
tne not exceeding $500 If an applicant is
found guilty Of perjury he or she shall be i'm
prisoned for term not exceeding three years,
and suffer fine not exceeding $500 If the
enumeraror Willingly makes false certificates
or returns he shall suffer a fine not exceeding
s5O0l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

A 81. LOUIS saloon is exhibiting beer
"a 900 gallons. Chicago is indulging in envious
remarks. of course; which spirit can only be
appeased by the importation of that original
nan nHoOa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
DEATH OF A PROFESSOR.

new. James Clement Moffaft, of Princeton,
Passes Away at the Age of SO.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
PRINCETON, ,June8-Yesterdaye evening Rev.
James U. Mofatt, for the past two years Emer-
titus Professor of Church History in the Tb.o-
logical Seminary, died at his home on Nassau
street, aged SO years. He was born in Scotland
and came to America in 1882 He entered tbe
Junior class at Princeton and took the deoree
of A. B. In 1885
In 1861 he was called to the Chair of Cbnrcb
History in the seminary This latter he held mn
to two years ago, when he was relieved of ac
tive duty. DR.. Mofiatt was voluminous writer.
and, besides his other works, Contributed so,,na
notable articles to magazine literature,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

The full list of Allegheny candidates
who are willing to serve the Twenty-third dis.
trict in Congress shows that If the people Of
that district do not make good choice it will
not be from lack of timber to choose from.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

SENATOR INGALs is preparing a speech
on farm mortgages; but the mortgage which he
has most particularly in mind is his own lien
on seat in the United States Senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

THE Senate has concluded to let the army
canteens have full supply of cold tea. This
will permit the United States army to recruit
its skeleton. No soldier will find it in his heart
to desert the canteen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

YESTERDAY could be taken as afford
ing justification of Lowell's line about rare
day in June. Most of its predecessors in the
present month were entirely too well DONE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
REUNION AT CALDWELL.
A Brilliant Programme Arranged for a
Three.Days' Love Feast

Three. Days Love Feast
A reunion of soldiers and sailors will be held
at Caldwell, o., on Thursday. Friday and Sat-
urday, June II, l3 and a. A brilliant and at
tractive programme has been arranged. Among
the many notables who will be in attendance
are Governor Campbell, Commander-in- Chief
Alger, Private Dalzell. Colonel Munson. Cen
eral Brown, General P. II. Dowling and Cen
eral Hawkins. Each one of the above named
gentlemen will deliver short addresses. Music,
singing recitations, parades and speeches by
the boys are booked for each day. Arrange
ments have been completed to accommodate
all who wish to attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

WHEN the English syndicate gets con.
troll Of the Chicago stock yards it will probably
secure the indorsem ent of the American hog
by the monarchs and aristocracy of Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
Guarding the Mexican Fron,,..

CITY OF MEXICO, June 8-The O1scial 90.
zete referring to the California filibusters.
says that the Government Of the United States
has taken steps to thoroughly inyestieate che
matter and to guard the frontier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

The equestrian mishaps of the young
Emperor and his new Chancellor would make
it a work Of pernicious activity for Prince Bis
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

AFThe BUSINESS OFFICE Of THE DIS
PATCH has been removed to Corner OF
Smith6eld and Diamond Streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

London, England.
To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
What city has the largest populationf
A. II.
BEAVER FALLS, June 2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-09

marck to issue instruction on ''how to keep
your seat on horse"