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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
= FRANCE WILL MOVE
In the Matter of Adopting the Brussels Anti
Slavery Convention.
rBr CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l

tBr CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, Aug. 29.-It seems probable, in
the opinion of well-informed officials at the
Foreign Office, that the Anti-Slavery Con-
vention drawn up at the Brussels Congress
will be approved by France and subse-
quently by Holland before the end of the
year. There is even disposition to believe
that the late exchange of civilities be-
tween the English and French papers,
following upon that between the
two fleets, will be the deciding cause of this
diplomatic reconciliation, which may lead
to still more important results. At any
rate an impression has been gained from
French sources that when the question Of
the Anti-Slavery Convention is again raised
in the French Chambers a vote will be OBJ
tanned, which will compel the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs to urge the immediate ae-
ceptanee of the convention.
Cardinal Lavigerie in the meantime is
preparing an appeal on behalf of the instru-
ment drawn up at Brussels, which he in
tends to address personally to every Sena
tor and Deputy in France, in anticipation
of the debate which will take place when
the Chambers meet again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
FRUSTRATED BY THE POLICE.
A Sprightly Young Machinist Attempts to
Elope With Married Woman.

Elope With a Married Woman.
BOSTON, Aug. 29.-The Boston police to
day spoiled an elopement which causes q
sensation in Exeter, N. II. George w.
Morrison, sprightly young machinist, has
been, it is claimed, too well acquainted
with Ida Carroll, the 25-year-old wife of
laster in the Exeter Company's shoe
factory. The townspeople have been
talking about 1t some time, and Mr. Carroll
has demonstrated with Morrison. Yester-
day morning the couple started to elope,
but the husband and the woman's brother
caught them at the railway station and sue
ceeded in separating them.
There was quite scrimmage and Nor
rison got the worst of it. Mrs. Carroll was
then taken home, but in short while again
Joined Morrison and the two escaped, COM
ing to Boston. This morning, acting under
telegraphic instructions, the police arrested
Morrison on charge of adultery, just as he
was boarding q train for Fitehburg. He
declines to reveal the whereabouts of Mrs.
Carroll, but she is believed to be in Fitch
burg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
FOURTEEN LOADS OF HUMAN HANDS.

tory Over Arabian Rebels,
ADEN, Aug. 29.-An Arab whose word is
worthy of belief has arrived here and tells a
startling tale of Turkish triumph. Ahmed
Ritschdi Pacha, the Turkish commander in
Yemen, the principal division of Arabia,
has utterly crushed out revolt which broke
out recently in that province, and has
struck wholesale terror into the hearts Of
the insurgents.
The Turkish Pacha subsequently entered
sana, the capital city of Yemen, in tri-
umphal procession, having in his train IA
camels laden with hands cut from the rebel
chieftains of Yemen. Yemen is adjacent to
the Straits af Bab-el-Mandeb.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
FUN EXPECTED TODAY.
The sub-Treasury Men Carrying the Day
With MissourPs Alliance.

PERTLE SPRINGS, Mo-, Aug. 29.-The
Committee on Demands Of the Farmers
Alliance Convention did not, as was ex-
pected, report this morning, hence the
morning session was devoid of any sensa-
tional features. A special committee re-
ported recommendation to revise the
Constitution to allow Missouri to 60 into
third party, but this will not carry, as two
thirds vote is necessary to change the Con-
stitution, and the Hall followers have
threatened to leave the convention in a
body, breaking the quorum.
The first business of the afternoons ses-
sion was the election of delegates to the In
dianapolis convention, and it resulted in
another victory for the sub-Treasury wing.
Then came the report of the Committee on
Demands, the anticipation of which has
been q sort Of bugbear to the delegates. 1t
came in two sections-a majority and mi
nority. After the reading Of both and
short debate the convention adjourned un-
til 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
THE EMPEROR s JEALOUSY.
Prince Bismarck Deprived Of Valuable
Medal by His Veto.


Medal by His Veto.
BERLIN, Aug. 29.-The order Pour LIE
Merite, made vacant by the death of Gen
eral Won Moltke, was intended by ma
jority of the surviving members to be con-
ferred on Prince Bismarck, but the Kaiser,
who has right of veto on any selection
made, although not right of appointment,
gave it to be understood that he would ex-
ercise the veto, if Bismarck's name were
presented to him.
Thereupon, as previously cabled, General
Won Verdy, the German ex-Minister of War,
was selected, and the nomination approved
by the Kaiser. 1t is the only Prussian Or
der which Bismarck does not possess, and
ITS bestowal would have been highly graft
tying to him The fact that man versed
only in military science was named for the
coveted distinction, is said to be due to the
Kaiser's desire to foster spirit of emula-
tion among his commanding officers, and
has caused no little nl-felling in art and
literary circles In Berlin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
C0LLIDED IN A CITY,
Both Engin es and Several Cars Smashed,
and Passengers Shaken Up.

rsPFCIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
EAST PALESTINE, O., Aug. 2a-As the
second section of freight No. II. of the FIT.
Wayne Railroad, was rounding a sharp
curve about 40 rods west of the depot at
o'clock this morning, it eollided with the
second section of the fast train going east,
causing fearful crash, which was hesrd in
all parts of the city. The engineer of the
express train, George Darby, after revers-
ing his engine, jumped off his engine, and
in the fall badly injured his head and face.
Adams Express Agent T. A. Wise, of Chi
cago, was badly cut about both legs. The
passengers all escaped with few injuries
The express train consisted of two ves-
tibule, two express and Superintendent
Watts private car. Both engines and
three freight cars are total wreck. The
freight crew claim they did not notice the
signal from the first section of the express
that another was following and pulled out
on the main track. The loss will amount to
$65, 200.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
THE LEwISHAM RESULT.

Why the Gladstonians Did Not Make o
Better Showing in the Vote.
rDY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, Aug. 29.-Lewisham has not
done SO well as expected True, it
has reduced the Tory majority BY
some hundreds, but the result does not
give the true proportion of parties in
the borough Unfortunately, on the
polling day Lewisham provided pathetic
Laodicean. The Liberals would not take
the trouble to vote, because they felt sure
the Tory would be returned and their ut
most efforts could not prevent it.
This is the true explanation of the Glad
stonians failing TO make a still better show
ing. Out of II 900 voters on the register,
nearly 5000 failed to go to the polls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
MARTINIQUE DAMAG ED 10000, ,ooo

The French Government Contributes
100000 to the Cyclone sufferers.
PARIS, Aug. 29.-The official estimate of
the damage done by the recent cyclone
which swept over the island of Martinique,
places the amount at $40, ,0OO, 900, and says
that S7s people lost their lives President
Carnot has signed a credit of $500, 600, TO be
used to assist the Martinique sufferers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
DEATH OF DIR. PRATT.
he Was q Distinguished American Physi.
clan, Known In Both Hemispheres.


rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPAToH.l
LONDON, Aug. 29.-It will bring regret
to the minds of many Americans to learn OF
the death of DR.. Thomas Pratt, which
occurred early this morning at the
University Hospital DIR. Pratt, 20
years ago, was one of the most
distinguished American physicians in Eu-
rope. He was the son-in-law of DR. Marion
Sims. He served on the Confederate side
ss surgeon during the Civil War in America
and on the German side during the Franco
Prussian war. After the German victory he
lived in Paris, and Is years ago came to
London, where be has since resided
During recent years he has been an in
valid and his friends consider that death
was a welcome relief to his sufferings. A
week ago he fell in fit in Cover street and
was removed to the University Hospital.
DR.. Pratt was q brother of the late United
States Minister to Persia and another
brother is lawyer IN New York. He was
q man of many friends, of the utmost kind
ness Of heart and generosity of disposition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
BETRAYED BY A WIFE.
A Man Forges His Fathers Name and Alb
seconds With the Proceeds,

seconds With the Proceeds.
CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-Fred and George
Budlong, of Cooperstown, N. Y, were cap
tured here last night, and left this morning
for that place to answer to charge of
forgery. They were employed by w. A.
Wixon, a coal merchant, and Fred won and
married Mr.. Wixon's daughter, Daisy.
Mr.. Wixon trusted them implicitly, and
they took advantage of the fact to forge his
name to check for $4,000, which they
cashed and abseonded with the proceeds,
The young wife, ignorant of the facts, 40,
companied them to this city, where they
Budlong finally became suspicious and
wrote to her father, with the result above
given.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
ON THE SIMS GANGS TRAIL.

A United States Marshal and an Army Of
Detectives Hot After Them.
MOBILE, ALA, Aug. 29.-United States
Marshal Walker, with posse of 40 selected
detectives from Alabama, Mississippi
and Louisiana, left at 2 o'clock this after
noon by special train tor Buckstuna, on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad, taking horses,
ammunition, camping outfits, etc. They
go to raid stills and etfectually break up the
Sims gang.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
Evorett Piano Club New,

The pianos delivered this week on the
81 90 weekly payments are Club A, No.
316, G. 8. Horner, So jackson street, Allie
gheny. Club B, No. 233, name withheld by
request. Hereafter the notice of weekly
numbers will be found in the personal col
umns Of Mondays Dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30

ment by the application of the system to all
the Chinese in this country.
Under this system it would be impossi-
BILE for one celestial to personate another
He was referred to the Department at
Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30

Excursions for Tuesday, September I.
Excursion From Pittsburg to Chicago Over
the Pennsylvania Lines

Starts Saturday, September o. Tickets
good on all trains of that day except the
"limited." Tickets good to return until
September 13 inclusive. Rate, $40 90 for
the round trip. For particulars address or
call upon Samuel Moody, District Passenger
Agent Pennsylvania Lines, No. 1127 Liberty
street, Pittsburg. TTFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
WOULD MEASURE THE 0ELEsTIALs.
A Travelling Agent Has q scheme to Enforc,
the Anti Chinese Law.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s.-An agent Of the
Bertillon system of measurement for identi-
tying criminals visited the special agents
of the Treasury Department in this city
to-day and suggested that the Chinese ex-
clusion act could be made easy of enforce
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
MURDERED AND CREMATED,
A Building Burned Down, Probably to Con-
ceal Horrible Crime.

ceal q Horrible Crime.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCHl
CREsTLINE, O., Aug. 29.-Late last night
the large storage barn and hay pressing es-
tablishment of A. Morehead & Co, was
totally destroyed by fire. The loss will be
large, with no insurance
In raking over the ruins of the fire, the
fremen found the charred remains of man,
but they were SO terribly burned and dis6g-
ured that Identification was impossible, It
is believed here, however, that the man had
been murdered during a quarrel the other
night andthe remains placed in the barn and
fired to prevent Identification.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
A BEAUTIFUL SUICIDE.
The Sad End of LeonOra Mitchell, an Amer
lean Girl, in n Hospital.
tBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l

LONDON, Aug. ga month ago the
English newspapers were full of q seeming
tragedy. A young and beautiful woman
was found in a railway carriage at Leeds
suffering from bullet wound in the breast.
She had frst-class ticket to London from
Glasgow, but was so seriously injured that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30

Mahon Bros s. Adams, 50 Fourth avenue
su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
RAIKEs' SUCCESSOR

The New Head of England's Postofiiee De-
partment Not Yet Appointed.
tBY GABLE TO THE pIsPArCH,J
LONDON, Aug 2s.-The appointment of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
HOW A DUEL WAS AvERTED.

His great physical strength, combined
with his rugged mental qualities, made him
a man to be feared, and stood him in good
stead at time when the galleries of the
was as much needed as brains to make
Southern fre-eaters keep the peace, even
on the floor. An incident that occurred AZ
this time well illustrates the character Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30
CoLoMBIA's PRINCIPAL u

The principal exports of Colombia are
coffee, hides, dyewood and ivory nuts
Years ago this vegetable ivory had o large
market in this country in the shape Of
various kinds Of toys, needle cases, etc.,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-30

corn and rice can be raised each
year. The cotton export on the
Magdalena doubled in amount in less than
three years. 1t goes to Germany and
though nearly all raised by hand work,
competes successfully with American cot
ton raised with the aid of the best Inachin-
cry. The Cauca Valley is about 20 miles
wide by 800 long. The climate Of Buena
Ventura is somewhat humid. Mr.. Dough-
erty made the meteorological report of the
section for the wether bureau at Washing
ton and knows whereof he speaks. During
one year the rainfall was 154 inches. The
rain falls every day, though at NO great dis
tance south is the rainless region of Ps-u.
ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING SPANISH.
Owing to the certainty of intimate trade
relations being established at no distant
date between our Republic and those of
South America. Mr. Dougherty urges the
attainment of several requisites to success.
One of these is that our youth should dis
card the study Of French for that of Spanish,
though both languages, and German also,
would be found useful-the first, though,
worth more than both of the latter
commercially. At present, England,
France and Germany monopolize the trade
of South America, and very few American
drummers are encountered. In the second
place, we should study the wants of the
South Americans as Europeans do, and
pack our goods so that they reach the con-
sumner in good shape. American packages
are usually SO fragile that one would sup
pose they were only to be shipped from
Pittsburg to Chicago, while the English
package may be banged around like an IRON
bound trunk all over the world, and yet
its contents reach the consumer intact
European makers are posted as to the
likings Of their customers In South
America woman wants certain amount of
material to make dress. She knows moth
ing about width, but she knows she wants
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-05-14
Sir Edgar Boehm.

Among the most interesting of his rec
objections are those concerning the Elchi
Bey of the Crimea whose statue will be
considered by many among Sir Edgar's
finest works. He described the fascinat-
ing effect of Lord Stratford de Redcliifes
personal appearance, his stern iron bound
jaw, sparkling blue eye, clear cut feat
ures, overhanging brows, and the naughty
carriage of his head.
"Any one who ever saw him under any
circumstances" he said, must have guess
ed at once how great a man he was.
Then he went on to tell stories of the Ell
chi's passionate temper and good heart.
and how he was lord of the Turk and the
Russian and of the government at home
by right equally of his commanding intel
lect and his fiery, unbridled moods
81 thought should have had him down
on me once" said Sir Edgar, humorously.
"He did not like the bust | had made OF
him, and, knitting his great brows on me,
he shouted out. Why. you have made me
look like bad tempered mani"
A story, as being specially characteristic
of the sculptor himself, must be given. he
was dining with a score of friends, each
with a score of years Of success upon his
shoulders, when the old question was rails.
ed as to who would care to go through the
pains and pleasures of life a second time.
Il would, that l might build up my bird
once more" cried that stanch old natura-
list, Owen.
"And ], - said Sir Edgar. Then | would
take all my statues of their pedestals and
do them over again. Blackwood's Maya
zine
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-05-14

An Indifferent observer might be led to
think that such is the case. Many people
have apparently persuaded themselves that
the man of the Twentieth century will not
only discard every other motive power but
that Of electricity for all the purposes OF
life but that one material likewise will
serve him for every use-that his build
ings, engines, ships, vehicles and utensils,
if not his clothing, will all be Of aluminium.
But it will be found, as in many similar
cases, that the popular estimate of the
capabilities of the metal is formed without
strict inquiry as to its limitations.
That it has great utility is not to be dis
puted, but thus far aluminium bronze, con
sisting of ninety parts copper and ten parts
aluminium, has been found of more prac-
tical value relative TO its cost, and it has
been further ascertained that very slight
addition of copper greatly increases the
tensile strength of the alloy, with but
trifiing increase OF the weight.
Meanwhile, we are almost daily informed
of new methods of extracting aluminium
from clay, at such reduced expense that il
the calculations of the inventors are real
ized it ought speedily to become a cheap
and common instead of rare and costly
metal. 1t is still quoted at about $l.50 per
pound, but a leading producer of aluminium
recently made public very close and de
tailed estimate. showing that even in the
present state of the art, the actual first
cost of the metal, if the business were con-
Quoted on a sufficiently large scale, might
be brought as low as twenty cents per
Observation-Disclosures News
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-05-14

A young society man VINO M 4 Il
younger circles told something Oa' s,rs
usual run the other day. lie : asrt
some fellow, tall and erect ana " p
favurite among the girls. ,.r-ssr
He said that be attempted to kiss -. ~
girl. and Just As he got his arms ~ &
her slender waist and was aoous - -.
her she said if he dared she woul ~. Il "a
Not wishing to have scene ~ )
an action would cause, he Win -
arm and resumed his seat al the -, d
of the sofa. In an instant the ptes- Z.
said, "Oh, | thought you were O''''
that" I'D 70 4
She. however, obstinateiy refuse
him kiss her. an5.si
In a couple of days he called - IL i IL
girl. He wanted 20 kiss her ous t.~B s
wise threatened to scream Il DC 80, (
tempt it. He thought he wouiu y s,,.r
bis former experience and pau
ton to the warning. h.rmo.sf
He kissed her-she screamed' s-sr..s
came in and demanded an - =,
Pie Girl came to his rescue, bowl y
sid 4 mouse was in The ROOM - -
screamed as it ran acres the NJ. - y
therrnore, by saying the yoans Il 8
CALAMITY tried to cstch We m o.s.' -
plained his bushes to the me-,
actson--Louisville Co4nael
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-05-14

once spent awinter with a family where
the mother aud the daughters performed
most of the household service, only calling
in a woman on wash days and for extra
work.
They were in moderately comfortable CIR
cumstances, and considering their habits
and their income, should never have been
greatly worried about money matters. But
the daughters were always in debt, and the
mother, who was a widow, was in per
petual worry about bills. The allowances
were always spent before they were re
ceived. and the aggregate Indebtedness was
far more than the sum provided, so that
the surplus debt accumulated rapidly. IL
was puzzle to me for some time how they
managed 20 get into such corners They
bought continually and bought good
things, but never seemed to have anything
fit to wear except their most recent pur-
chases. What became of the many articles
which were brought into the house could
never imagine, until one day overheard
a conversation that let light in upon the
subject.
One of the daughters had been caught in
a rainstorm the night before, and her dress
was soaked, mud splashed and torn. She
had taken it off hurriedly, dropped 1t on
the floor in one corner of the room and for
gotten it, she said, and it was one mass OF
wrinkles and creases. She gave it few
dashes with the whisk broom, then in dis
gust declared that it was no good and that
she would throw it into the heater. Suit
ing the action TO the word, she bundled up
the dress, took it to the cellar and mo-
ment later nothing remained of 1t but
ashes. A few days later an sout of season
hat and some i'll fitting but expensive shoes,
only half worn, went the same way.
When articles were inquired for some ex-
cuse was made for their non-appearance.
and as time went on they were forgotten.
The mother was a happy-go-lucky sort'oi
person, who was TO an extent ruled by her
daughters, and they silenced her remon-
strances whenever she ventured, and by
declaring that the things were perfectly
useless, and why not have them out of the
wayY
Articles of furniture requiring only q
moments repairs were broken up for
kindling, tins with speck of hole in
were given to the ashman, and everything
and anything the putting in order Of which
took time or pains were disposed of in the
same way But it was into the capacious
Jaws of the heater that the goods and chat
tells of that family went, and wastefnlness
and extravaganza took on new meaning
to me after that winters experience with
the heater as a consuming element.-New
York Ledger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-05-14

Few men were ever fonder Of news ana
gossip tan was old Jerry Ciishen Desp's
this foadaess. however. Jerry was noi
talker. and rarely took part in convei'a
ton other than to ask an occasional CUE
ton about some point Of Special interest,"
One DAY try's brother William WY
lived some miles away, came 70 visit n-
William had his right hand heavily u1ul
aged, aud this fact, of course requi'sl !"
early explanation. -.
"Burnt it most of I the fire ! o'pa
night. said William. "Ne see oia p 4,..
Deans barn got aiire, N went WIN y, y.
rest: but 'twan't any use, bout eTery'll..
was burnt. II wuz the square u ~
that boy sech a lickin' I he 'eou'-l
stan"
"What fors" asked the interested Nv!
.Wbv. fur settin' the barn ale' W
the reply; "but therel furgot ter 'eA !
bout that part of it. Ye see the sl.', ~
boy-grcat dough head-he found algs'
settin on the ridge pole, and So o. ''''''
he had ter shoot at it. ,.,.ss
"Wal, the barn winder was open
gunwad went right inter the hali1US ~.
'twan't five minutes afore twas aii 80 =.
in. Everybody turned out, and We ~ W. -
the old boss. n then Bill IreS' a. i.,-
aud so the old man went On WIN A.
story, giving every detail Of wn@ 4,
done. said and thought by eaeh OH'
was present at the fire. Ia "A
When at last the story was emu. Gnu. :
Jerry remained for several Hin III ts,ra
lently meditating on what he nsu -.r,IIr
then be suddenly looked up ana srs
asked. did We say whether the w -
the owlsf-Youth's Companion