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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
THE PEOPLE FOR BLAINE.
Worthy Master Brigham. of the Grange
Talks rs . Farmer.

Worthy Master Brigham, of the Grange,
Talks rs = Farmer.
PORTLAND, Me, Dec. 49.-[Special. +
The following letter, which Ex-Governor
Robie has received from Colonel j. H.
Brigham, of Ohio, will set the politicians to
thinking. Colonel Brigham is prominent
member of the G. A. R. He has been twice
q candidate for Congress. and, although
Republican, came very near being elected
in Democratic district. At present he is
the Worthy Master Of the National Grange:
DELTA, O., December Is.
DEAR GovERNoR-You ask me to give my
opinion as Republican and farmer upon
the subject OF Presidential candidates for
next year, and 1 cheerfully comply. OF
course; assume that you refer particularly
to the Republican candidates. President
Harrison was not considered possibility
two years ago. but to-day he is far stronger,
and would be able to poll good vote. He
has given the country good, clean admins
tration. But with all the division which now
exists. it is very doubtful what the result
will be If the Democratic party nominates
its strongest man and adopts a good plat
form.
There are other good men who would be
unobjectionable as candidates, but there is
no question about the fact that the people
are for James G. Blaine. With him as the
candidate success Is already assured. His
nomination on good platform will wonder
fully enthuse the party and bring large ac-
cessions from other parties. Blaine and pro-
lection, with reciprocity, will win in 92.
With Harrison we may win, but why disap-
point the people when they want Blaine? 1
believe majority of the farmers favor a
favor of reciprocity. They wish to exchange
products with all countries where such ex-
change will be to cur interest OF course
these are my personal opinions. 1 do not
pretend to speak for our order on political
questions. Yours truly, ]. II. BRIGHAM.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
UNCLE SAM INocULAT1NG HOGS.
Successful Experiments OF Several Methods
Made on an Illinois Farm.


Made on an Illinois Farm.
OTTAWA, ILL, Dec 19.-The test of the
methods of incubation employed by the
Government Bureau of Animal Industry and
the Frank S. Billings method has so far ad-
vanced that the results may now be given.
Fifty-fve hogs were purchased by the Gov
eminent and located on the farm of Charles
L. Eton, and on Saturday, November %, the
inoculatiens for the experiments were
made. The herd was divided into three
lots-1S inoculated BY Dr. E. G. Schroeder;
9 by the Bureaus, 8 by George Caldwell
Billings method), and II left uninoculated.
The inoculated lots were turned together
Immediately after incubation in one field,
and the uninoculated by themselves in a
field some distance removed.
All went well until December 8, when
one pig showed marked symptoms of the
disease. On December 10 this pig died,
and by the number in the ear tag it was
discovered to be one of the animals inocu-
lated by the Billings method. This death
was followed by, another December u, a
third and fourth December 13 and a fifth
December 18-all hogs incculated by the,
Billings method. The uninoculated pigs
and those inoculated by the Bureau of Ami
NAL Industry are all still alive. Farmers,
who have been watching the experiments
with great deal of interest, are jubilant
over the result, and are hopeful that the
Government method of incubation marks
an epoch in the history of hog raising.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
WON AN EMPTY TIN BOX.
A Farmer Buncoed Out of $3.50 in the
Three-Card Monte Came

Three-Card Monte Game.
CANTON, Dec. 19.-[ Special. 1.-The heav-
lest confidence game ever worked in Stark
county victimized Harmon Shriver, aged
about 60 years, and retired farmer living
near Massilon, reputed to be worth from
SIS, 900 to 100000. Shriver is German
and can neither speak English fiuently nor
read. He was approached on the streets
by a stranger, who gave his name as
German and told him that he was a
banker of Alliance and in hunt of residence
property. Shriver proposed that German
70 with him and look over his farm. Along
the way the couple met third man, who
produced pack of cards and proposed a
game just for fun. At last ''Corman'' en-
gagged in the game, winning a small amount
Their. the second stranger produced $40, 900
and proposed to play for high stakes Cor
man called Shriver aside, said he knew the
game, and could win every time. He pro-
posed that they each put up 5000 and
double their money!. Shriver procured
So, 600 from a bank, and the game was
played. 1t was the old game of three card
monte The men took Shriver's money,
rolled it up, and, with like sum of their
own, pretended to put it into the tin box.
Shriver and German won. German wanted
to catch train and said he would call later
for his share of the box s contents Shriver's
family insisted on his having the box opened.
1t was found to contain a newspaper and
toy watch. The police of Canton were no
titled, but no clew to the whereabouts of the
shsrpers was discovered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
HAMMERsLEY's WILL UNSETTLED.
A Contestant Begins Action Against the
Duchess OF Marlborough Et AL

Duchess OF Marlborough Et Al
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-John Mason has
brought an action against the Duchess of
Marlborough, George c. Williams, Jacob
X Lockman and others to set aside an
agreement by reason Of which the contest
over the will of Louis C. Hamme-sley was
withdrawn before the agreement in the
Court of Appeals.
In the complaint he states that the terms
of the settlement were that the contestants
should bring no action against the Duchess
concerning the estate during her lifetime,
but the agreement was not to affect any
action against the will after her death. Out
of the money she should receive as interest
and income from unencumbered real estate
the contestants were to receive S101, ,667,
the payment of which was to be secured by
a policy of S102, 900 on her life. The plain
tiff says that he declined to sign this agree
ment until assured that all the contestants
should receive like amount of money. He
saws that he has since learned that James
X. Mason declined to sign the agreement,
but his approval was subsequently secured
by the payment to him of $50, 600. The ap-
peal was then withdrawn. He wants the
agreement set aside, the will contest argued
in the Court of Appeals, and an accounting
of all the moneys the Duchess has received
since the agreement was made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
LEADERS OF THE HOUSE.
THE NEW SPEAKER FAvORs M'MILLIN
AND CATCHINGS

Straws That Show Which Way the Wind
Blows-Springer's Nose Out of joint
An Emp.y Honor-McNIiIlin to Be Mr..
Crisp's Mouthpiece.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.-[ Special. ]
During the few moments that the House
was in session to-day the fact was developed
that Mr.. McMillin, of Tennessee, is to
be the leader on the Democratic side
hereafter, no matter who the Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee may be, un-
less, perhaps, the honor of the chairmanship
should 60 to Mr. Mills after all. Mr. Nc
Millln brought in the first report Of the
new Committee on Rules this morning, and
was recognized by the Speaker to make the
formal motions necessary and to adjourn
the House when the business of the day
was completed.
Mr. Catchings as second member of the
and permitted by the Speaker to make one
or two of the motions of the day ust
recognition enough to serve as announce
ment that he is to be Mr.. McMillinss leu
tenant on the floor
While this little play was being enacted
Mr.. Springer, who is generally supposed to
be the coming Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee, was very uneasy,
though apparently quite happy.
He was on his feet constantly,
making several unlmportant and entirely
unnecessary motions He stood between
Messrs. McMillin and Catchings, in his
famous attitude, with the book Of rules in
one hand and the other uplitted pointing
toward the Speaker.
1t had been arranged, however, that Mr..
McMillin was to handle the business of the
day, and the programme was carried out
If Mr.. Springer is to be Chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee he will enjoy
somewhat empty honor, for it is evident
that McMillin will be the Speakers mouth
piece.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
HOW THEY ESCAPED JAIL.
PRETTY PRISONERS GOT THE Off.
GALS In THEIR POWER.

The watchman Left His Keys Purposeiy
Where They Could Get Them-Mid-
night Orgies in the Prison-Sensationa1
Disclosures at Reading.
READING. Dec. 19.-[ Special During
the trial of ex-Prison Watchman Reuben
Rhoads before Judge Ermentrout to-day
the prisoner suddenly determined to with
draw his plea of not guilty and plead guilty
to gross negligence in his duties in allowing
prisoners to escape from jail one of which
was Beatrice Collins, of Brooklyn, who was
serving a two years sentence for passing
bad dollars. Without any previous knowl-
edge of his counsel the prisoner asked the
court the privilege of making full state
ment of how things were done in the coun-
ty jail.
Rhoads was promptly sworn amid con-
siderable excitement. The prisoner was
seen TO tremble and shed tears. He is q
middle-aged, full d-bearded man, and
stoutly built. He testified there were two
women occupying the same cell. One was
Kate Miller and the other was Beatrice
Collins. Mrs. Collins was first brought into
the jail. Warden Mensch made no effort to
ha. .e her searched, as was the custom. She
was allowed to keep her diamonds and other
valuables. She was a good-looking young
woman. and had free run of the Jail
Continuing he said:
1 learned she was sending letters out of
the jail, and she told me Turnkey Haggertv
carried her mail. On one occasion while
was IN the corridor attending to my duties l
was called to the Warden's office, and when
l entered l saw there the Warden and the
two women. and they had Intoxicating
liquor, whisky and beer, and was invited
to drink l admit that am no drinker, and
whenever get glass or two am affected.
L took drink or two, which got me
went out and attended TO. my du-
ties. To the best of my knowledge
it was nearly midnight when the Warden
and the women came out, and the women
were in such condition that they were
hardly able TO walk. After that we were
under obligations to those women, and the
Warden limited to me that we should allow
in the women's cells. The engineer of the
jail PLAYED cards with Beatrice Collins in
her cell at night. The night before the
woman escaped 1 let my keys lay or
my desk purposely. Her cell was left I'M
locked, but who took my keys and let the
woman out 1 do not know. II is generally
supposed that the other prisoner. known as
and both got away in the night.
The Warden's attorney vigorously denied
the statement of Rhoads, and claimed that
the Warden was innocent and this was part
ofe conspiracy TO ruin him. A rule was at
once entered against the Warden to show
cause why he should not be removed A
full investigation of the scandal will be be-
gun Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
DID A GREEK DANCE.
EIGHT BELLIES OF NEW YORK IN A
NOVEL PERFORMANCE.

They Floated Gracefully to Music in Chaste
Hellenic Costumes Pretty Feet Clad
Only in sandals-The Affair Took Place
in a Historic Mansion.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 Special. 1.-The
famous old Jumel mansion, which for CEN
tury and more has stood on the bluffs of
Washington Heights, opened its doors
yesterday and to-day as a home of art The
venerable walls that once welcomed Louis
Napoleon and listened to the love talk
of Aaron Burr and Madame Jumel, were
covered with pictures, sketches and
paintings which represented the work done
bv the Washington Heights Art Club.
The pictures were much admired, but all
else was overshadowed by the charming ex-
hibition given by eight maidens tonight.
representing all that is lovely in face and
figure, who arrayed themselves in Grecian
costume and foated through an hellenic
dance.
White and gold and ivy leaves, floating
gauze, bare arms and blushing faces, all
combined to make the sight of them en-
chanting. All the costumes we're alike in
general outline and appearance. but each of
the young ladies was allowed to display her
individual artistic taste in the ornaments
and minor details of arrangement. They
all wore the white flowing chiffon of the
Greek dancing maidens-girt under the
breast with golden bands, caught
up at the shoulder, leaving the arms and
part of the neck bare and clinging to the
outline of the figure unrestrained. Pink
feet in pretty sandals peeped out from the
white folds. Occasionally the pretty
ankles disclosed themselves for an instant,
but the skirts were long. Each maid had
her hair arranged in Grecian style with the
tight coil behind supported BY a golden
fllet. All carried long, white illusion
scarfs.
The figures of the difficult dance were
gone through with the most enchanting
grace and ease, bodies arms and feet all
moving in unison till the dance seemed at
times to float above the platform. When
the final figure was finished, with scarfs
waving and threading in and out, the dane
ers continued the dance down the stairs to
the platfofm and through the aisle into the
hall behind
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

Lieutenant johnson, of the United States
Fish Commission, in charge OF car No. 2,
Washington. He distributed 5000 black
bass from Quincy, ILL.,, in California streams.
He was taking back Is 600 fish of different
varieties from the Missouri river.
son no Of F Francis Murphy Was a. at %' the puS%esns
yesterday.
S. c. Osborn, of the New York Board of
Emigration, took breakfast at the Duquesne
yesterday.
B. L. Ryan, Secretary of the Preserve
Trust, went to Chicago last evening.
Murray Werner returned from Philadel-
phia last evening on the limited.
DR.. w. H. Meyer. of Meyersdale, is stop
ping at the st. Charles Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
THE BLAINE DIVORCE CASE.
Two Hours Occupied in Taking Testimony
Yesterday.

Two Hours Occupied in Taking Testimony
Yesterday.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19-[Speeial. THE ref
erence in Mrs James G. Blaine, Jr's suit
for divorce was continued to-day in the
office of Daniel Lord, Jr., tine referee.
Two o'clock was the hour set for
the parties in the case to meet,
and few minutes before that time young
Mr. Blaine arrived. None of the other par
ties had arrived, and he sat in chair in
the outer Office to await their pleasure
Mrs. Blaine did not arrive until 2:3O. She
came unattended, except by her lawyer.
Three or four witnesses were examined
and the taking of evidence occupied about
two hours. At the close of the session Mrs.
Blaine was driven up town. She was pale
and seemed very nervous. 1t was said that
Mrs Blaine went to the house of her friend,
Mrs. Ogden Doremus, to-day to remain with
her during the rest of her stay in New
York. she still retains her rooms at the
New York Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

head, took place here to-day. A: L. Con-
ger, of Ohio was here and Emmons Blame
appeared on the scene. This created talk.
but Mr.. Conger explained that Mr.. Blaine
had called to see him on personal matters.
National League matters were discussed
and Clarkson was authorized to appoint a
committee to prepare such literature for
distribution as should deal particularly
with the arguments advanced by the
various farmers organizations and all who
do not hold orthodox Republican views
The disbursement of league funds from
Chicago, as we'll as New York, was dis.
cussed, but not decided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
FATAL FALL FROM A TRAIN.
A Little Colored Boy Walks to His Death
While in His Sleep.


COLUMBUS O., Dec. 19.-r Spcc,al +
William Hickson, colored, en- route from
Chattanooga to Pittsburg with his mother
and sisters, walked off the front end of the
ladies' coach on the Little Miami express
at noon, while the train was running 30
miles an hour, and alighted on his head,
killing him instantly. The father of the
family had gone to Pittsburg, where he re-
ceived work and then sent for his family,
consisting of wife, three daughters,
and the dead boy. The family was
in the ladies' coach when the
train neared the Central Insane Asylum,
west of the city, and Willie. being asleep,
got up while in a fit of somnambulism and
started toward the door of the coach. He
went out and a moment later pitched head
first from the car, striking'on his head.
The accident was witnessed by Edward
Phillips, who was by the side of the track
and made an Intellectual effort to catch the
boy as he fell. The train was stopped,
backed to the scene and the conductor
brought the remains to the city in the bag
gage car. The body was placed in coffin
and sent on the same train with the family
to Pittsburg tonight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
A CHICAGO HERMIT FOUND DEAD.
He Leaves a Will Giving His Property to a
Pennsylvania Relatives

Pennsylvania Relatives
CHICAGO, Dec 19.-[Special. 1.-The body
of Thomas Franklin was found this morning
in his home in Berwyn, a suburb of the
city. Franklin was 20 years old, and was
known in the neighborhood as a hermit.
One year ago he bought the pretty two
story house in which his body was found to-
day. He furnished the rooms in good style,
but lived alone. He was very reticent
about his affairs. and seemed to care nothing
for society. This morning it was noticed
that there were no signs of life about the
house, and breaking open the door the old
man was found dead in bed. Life had evil
IDENTIFY been extinct for two days
About SIG in money was found in the
house, and will leaving considerable prop
erty to sister somewhere in Pennsylvania
His relatives, if he has any in this part of
the country, cannot be located There are
circumstances which point to the fact that
the old man killed himself with poison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
DRIVEN FROM HIS OWN HOME.

A Constable Guarding Mr.. Curry's House
Fired at Through the Window.
WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 19.-ISpecial. J.
Excitement in connection with the recent
incendiary fires on the farm of Marion
Curry, in Amwell township, has reached
fever heat. The members of Hugh Curry's
family, being afraid to remain in their
home, have gone away. Last night con-
stable slept in the house, and about O. clock
in the morning someone shot through the
window at him, narrowly missing his head.
The estate of the Messrs Curry's father
has never been settled, and no agreement
can be reached by the heirs. Hugh Curry
owns farm of 800 acres, which he has not
worked for several years. 1t is said that
over $40, 600 lies in Washington banks to be
divided among the gentlemen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Beheaded by a Street Car.

New NoRK, Dec. 19.-[Special while
Thomas Devlin, the 4-year-old son of En-
gineer Thomas Deslin. of Brooklyn
crossing street car track this afternoon he
was knocked down by the horses and hurled
under one of the wheels. When the car
was stopped the passengers and people on
the street were Mortified to find that the
boys head had been completely severed
from the body.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
PAshed Through the Plate Glass,

Last evening Miss Mollie Mclaughlin, a
milliner employed at Mrs. Sweeny's store
on Sixth street, met with very serious ac-
cident at E. P. Roberts store on Fifth
avenue. In passing into the store she was
pushed against the heavy glass window,
which broke and fell. Throwing her hand
up to protect her face, piece of the glass
fell on her arm and cut an artery at the
wrist. She was nearly exhausted from loss
and where physician finally succeeded in
stopping the flow of blood and dressing the
injury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, IND, Dec. 10.-[Spe-
cidl. IA corn-husking contest took place
in the wilds of Walnut township yesterday
Giant Layton and Charles Parker, were the
favorities, and when time was called at sun
down the official counter announced that
Layton had husked 157 bushels to Parker's
149. The hand of buxom beauty on whom
both were sweet and who had no choice
acted as an incentive. The men named took
neither food nor rest during the ten hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Two Chiefs of Police for Wheeling

WHEELING, Dec. 19.-Robert McNichol
assumed the duties of Chief of Police this
afternoon without other trouble than a pro-
test from ex-Chief of Police Delbrugge, who
asked that he be forcibly elected from the
Office. Delbrugge and his two lawyers then
went the rounds, giving orders to the po-
lice, and as the force is divided in sentiment
there may be fuu yet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
The FIRE RECORD.

AT Bay City, Mich, the dairy, barns and
five head of cattle belonging to S. d. Hess.
Loss, $1,000.
AT Needham, Mass, the Hotel Wellesley,
formerly Bakers Hotel. Loss about $50, 900:
partly insured. Cause unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
DIAMOND ROBBERS FoILED.

They Are Compelled to Drop a Box With
$4,000 Worth OF sparklers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA messenger
employed by Schlussler Brothers, wholesale
jewellers, was knocked down this morning
by two young men at the entrance of the
firms place Of business, and tin box con-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

tanning $40, 900 worth of diamonds and other
precious gems was taken from him.
Being hard pressed by pursuers the
thieves threw the box into the street and
made good their escape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
WESTERN AID FOB RUSSIA.

Nebraska to Send Train1oad of Corn to
the Famine Sufferers
LINCOLN, Dec. Ex-Governor Thayer to-
day issued an appeal to the people of Ne
braska calling for contributions of corn
sufficient to make a trainload to be sent to
the needy peasants of Russia
1t is estimated by the Governor that the
necessary contributions will be made within
ten DAYS, when the train will be placed at
the disposal of Secretary of Agriculture
Rusk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
DIED.

BARR-Saturday, December Is. 1881, at 1880
P. NJ. Mrs. SADIE c. BARR, daughter of Mrs
NJ. B. Burt, at her residence, 3ls Larimer
avenue.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
THE WHISKY TRUST DECLARES WAR
Outside Retailers In Three Cities Mus
Fight for Independence.

EiSub luz AHucpeuocHCes
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-The Whisky Trust,
having failed in its efforts to induce some
of the leading rectifers of Toledo, Balti-
more and Milwaukee to buy of the trust on
it's own terms, has sent its agents intosthe
territory of the stubborn firms with instruc-
tioDs to sell whisky direct to the retailers
at such low prices as will make the business
improbable.
The fight promises to. be severe and of
long duration, as the firms outside the trust
are determined to maintain their independ-
ence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

Twain), who was one of the speakers at the
dinner Mr.. Clemens will spend por-
tion of the winter at Dresden, where his
daughters are studying music.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Cuticura Remedies

The greatest skin cures blood purifiers and
humor remedies of modern times, Instantly relieve
the most agonizing forms of eczema and psoriasis,
faliby cure every species of torturing disdguring
itching. burning. bleeding, scaly, crusted. and
ptmply diseases and humors of the skin, scalp AND
blood, with loss of hair from infancy to age
whether simple, scrofulous hereditary, when