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Obituary Notes

GENERAL II. .. VAN CLEvE. aged 81, an old
resident OF Minneapolis, died Friday night of
pneumonia.
HON. HOMER A. NELSON, Secretary of the
State of New York. died in Poughkeepsie, sud-
denly. yesterday morning.
REUBEN CHAPMAN, only son of tile late Gov
ernor Reuben Chapman, of Alabama. died Friday
at Huntsville, in the S5th year of his age, Of
sumption.
MAJOR NELSON c. HoTcHKIss. one of the best
known railroad men in Virginia, died suddenly
Friday evening at his home in Staunton, Va. He
was " years old.
NEsToRE CoRRADo, an Italian-American
painter and opera singer of note died at his home
in New York City Sunday, aged 81. He was prom
inent in Italian benevolent organizations.
CLARENCE z. DREssLER, the reporter who Sc
cu1 ed the famous interview with w. ii. Wander
biltsin which that gentleman was reported say
ing. 1.-THE public be d - ulea FRIDAY at Kansas
City.
E1-JUDGE JOHN f. BINGHAM, who has been a
well-known counselor of Jay Gould since the
Fisk-Gould partnership of the early seventies
physiean, pisH pr. cfauncey ~ Field. 81 Broadway
Piainfeid, n. J.
CHAPLAIN &. COLLINS, United States Army
retired, died Friday at Chatham, Mass. He was
versalist minister, and was appointed chaplain of
the Seventy-second pennsylvania Volunteers
when the war opened.
DIR. RICHARD GUNDRY, Superintendent of the
Maryland Hospital for the Insane, at Spring
Grove died at that institution Friday night Of
Bright,s disease and other complications. DIR.
Gundry was one of the best known experts in dis
eases Of the mind in this country.
COOL WHITE, one of the best-known m instrels
in the country, died in Chicago Friday night OF
dropsy He was middleman for Mr.. Hooley In
the first minstrel hall opened in Brooklyn. and
his face familiar one to theater goers for 20
years more He became stage manager at
Hooley's Theater in Chicago seven years ago.
Ex-CHIEF JUSTICE HOMER f. ROYCE died at
St Albans. VT, Friday night OF apoplexy. He
was member of the Thirtv-ffth and Thirty
sixth Congresses, and had also served his town
and conn ty in the Legislature. He was made
an assoca te Justice of tine supreme Court of ver-
mont in 1870, and appointed chief Justice in 1882,
to succe,d Judge Pierpont, de ceased. but re-
signed last tall.
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FIRST CHINESE LOCOMOTIVE.
1t Was Made Out of Scraps of Iron by Native
Workmen in the Year 1881.

1t Was Made Out of Scraps of Iron by Native
Workmen in the Year 1881.
Railways of North Ghina.l
In 1873 coal mining was begun at Tongsan,
about so miles northeast of Tientsin. 1t was ar
ranged to build railroad 20 miles long from
the mines to the nearest navigable water. that
is to Lutai. on the Peh Tang Ho. 1t was then,
in 1875 that Mr.. Kinder went out as u resident
engineer Before the railroad work could be
begun the authorities had decided to operate
canal Il miles long, to point within seven
miles of the colliery, and tosconDect the canal
and colliery by tramway, to be worked by
mules; this was done.
Fortunately the gauge of 4 feet SH inches
was after much difficulty, sanctioned, but it
was stipulated that no locomotives should be
used. but before the track was completed this
had virtually become dead letter. The coun-
try was easy, but several sharp curves were in
troduced to avoid graves. Subsequently the
owners Of these graves, objecting to the noise
SO near to the bones of their ancestors. allowed
the remains to be removed, and the line was
rectified. This track was laid with 30-p0und
steel rails, fange section. and ballasted with
broken limestone
During the winter of 1SS0-Sl MIR. Kinder
built locomotive in the shops of the company.
1t was built entirely of odds and ends which
could be procured without attracting attention
The boiler belonged to a portable winding ma
chime. The wheels were 3Qinch Whitney
chilled wheels, which had been bought as scrap
castings, and the frames were made of channel
iron. Before this was finished its preparation
became known. and orders were issued that it
should be stopped.
Eventually, however, through the Offices of
Lii Hung Chang MIR. Kinder was allowed to
finish the locomotive, which was christened the
Rocket of China, just 100 years after the
birth of George Stephenson. On November s,
1881, this engine took party of officials over
the line at speed of 20 miles an hour, and after
that the objections to locomotives were virtu-
ally abandoned. Mr.. Kinder says there is little
doubt that if this engine had not been built as
it was, in China, and by native workmen. it
would never have been allowed to run, and the
use of locomotives would have been postponed
for many years.
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Insnector Brrnes and GambIers.

Inspector Byrnes is a taciturn man. but when
he has anything to say it is with an eyerlast-
ingIy startling effect. He gave his opinion the
other day about the character Of the gamblers
who have been fleeing the public at Gutten-
berg under the guise of racing sports, and that
opinion was about the hottest arraignment
those so-callsd sporting gentlemen ever list
ened to- The Inspector didn't deal in generali-
ties. but went over the personality of the indi-
yidual gamblers and showed up their unsavory
records. There has been n good deal OF COM
plaint about the Gutenberg sharpers. Enough
of their tricks have found their way into the
New York papers to scare away from that
track anybody of common sense
All of these warnings, however, do not have
the slightest influence upon the poor fools and
worse who are infatuated with the race-track.
Sometimes it is their own money, and some
times it's the money of their employers. 1t
goes, Just the same. No amount of experience
teaches the race-track man anything At
least nothing short of open public disgrace and
the penitentiary. The Inspector is determined
to make he operations of the race-track shaI p
ers as difficult as possible. and will do his best
to close every pool room in New York.
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A DOUGHTY WARRIOR.
Single-Handed an Aged Fencing-Master
Whips Three Men.

Single-Handed Aged Fencing-Master
Whips Three Men.
New York Tribune
An actor told story the other evening about
fencing master in London who had two sons.
Both of them, like the father, were physical
giants. Who was the strongest and best fighter
was disputed question until burglar got
into the house one night. One OF the sons,
opening the front door with latch-key late at
night found robber in the hall. They imme-
diately clinched. The other brother, hearing
the noise, rushed downstairs. and not being
able in the dark TO distinguish burglar from
worthy and honest citizen of London, pro-
ceeded to pound both men whom he ran
against. Meanwhile brother No. i, thinking
there we're two burglars in the house, turned
half of his attention to the new enemy. and the
fight became desperate. The father, awakened
by the uproar, rushed down stairs with
heavy walking stick. Then the fight was
something to admire, but to avoid.
When il was sll over and the gas was lighted
by the aged fencing master it was discovered
that he had whipped not only the burglar but
his two sons. When this story was told an En-
glishman was of the party. well" he
said, "I never before heard of a burglar SO
reckless as to enter the house or an English
fencing-master. Served him right"
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THE THREAT OF YELLOW FEVER.

The report that one of the vessels arriving
in New York last week had three cases of
yellow fever on board indicates the need of
more than ordinarily strict quarantine
against that disease. The typhus, the grip,
and other epidemics which have given the
diseases. The yellow fever is one that gen.
orally takes its start in tropical countries
after hot weather has set in, and il it reaches
this country, does not as rule do so till
the summer is well advanced, and it is cut
short by tine first frost If that disease is
already on its travels, an active vigilance all
along our coasts will be necessary during
the entire year to prevent it from getting
foothOld
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A Complete Apology.


Persia and the Persians.1
A prominenent official At Tabreez, in the
course of an alteration with an English gen.
tleman, called his adversary liar. The result
was a challenge. which seemed to the Persian
preposterous.
~ fightT' said he. "What shall fight for?
only called him liar"
'Well," said the gentleman who took the
note to him, 'he says you will have to fight
him; there is no way of getting out Of it. It
will never do to call an English gentleman
liar"
"But say won't fight" replied the other.
"Then you must apologize"
"Apologzel What does he mean by apollo
gizing?'
why take 1t all back, and say that you are
sorry that you called him liar. That is what
itmeaus."
ais that all?" replied the Persian. "ot course
I'll apologize; III say whatever he wishes me
to say. lied when called him a liar. / am
liar, the son of liar, and the grandson of liars,
What more does he want me 10 say?"
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A REvENGEFUL RAT.
A Rodent Furnishes q Doctor and Then
Commits Suicide.

A Rodent Furnishes Doctor and Then
Commits Suicide.
Beaver Ciiizen.I
DR.. I. j. Richie. a physician of Beaver Falls.
has had an experience with a rat during the
past week which he will not forget for some
time.
Recently he has been experimenting on rats,
dogs and cats and other small animals, for the
purpose of studying the process of digestion.
He would place the animals under the influ-
ence Of chloroform, and then, after cutting
them open and noting the working of the
digestive organs, would sew up the wound,
anoint it with healing salve and let the ami
NAL go.
On Saturday last he captured q large rat and
placed it under the influence of the drug,
when, to his surprise, he discovered that the
animal was one he had previously operated
upon.
He examined it for a second, and then, just
as he turned to his case to get the necessary in
struments to make further investigations, the
rat revived, jumped from the table, sprang
into the open fireplace and escaped up the
chimney. The doctor, thinking the rat would
pop out of the top of the chimney, ran out on
the street to see it, but no rat appeared.
That night as he lay asleep he was awakened
by sharp pain in his finger, and opening his
eyes he saw rat which proved to be the one
which naQ escaped from MIN the previous
evening" scamper off the bed and up the Chin
ney again. He examined his finger and found
it badly bitten.
He washed and bound up the wound and
went to sleep, only to be again awakened by
the same rat biting his nose He chased it
away, but he got little sleep that night, for the
rat kept returning. and when he attempted to
kill il the willy little creature always success
fully took refuge in the chimney.
The next night, and for several nights after
ward, the rat disturbed his rest by its persist
ent and bloodthirsty attacks. DIR. Richie
couldn't help but be curiously interested in the
little fellows warfare, even though his expert
ence was rather unpleasant.
Finally he stopped up the chimney, but the
rat managed to get out. He then left the door
of his room open, thinking the rat would seize
the chance to leave the premises. he also set
a trap for it. but he didu't catch it until Mon
day evening.
When the rat saw the doctor it showed every
sign of terror. and when he put the trap on the
table and brought out his bottle of chloroform
ahd sponge ir gave a despairing squeak tore
savagely at its abdomen with its sharp teeth
until the wound, only imperfectly healed from
the previous operation. burst open, and the
poor little animal rolled over, kicked convuI-
sively and died. 1t had committed suicide
rather than submit to another operation.
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station. and does so without fail, it will be
time to consider whether he shall be let off
the first time or not.

The great ship canal from Liverpool to
Manchester will be opened next year, and then
cotton will be taken directly to the mapufac-
turing point instead of being unloaded at Liy-
erpool Yet the tonnage of the entire cotton
crop of the world does not equal the tonnage
Of the coal output of Western Pennsylvania;
and the saving by canal transportation on the
cotton is not one-fourth as vital as the saving
by canal to the lakes on our coal and iron
freights. The example of Manchester shows
what Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania
should do
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

THE English census is displaying its su-
periority to our system by the fact that within
two weeks of the day of enumeration, the
total of population is announced at $4,000, 0OO.
But it shares common weakness with ours in
falling below expectation and creating disap-
pointment The low marriage rate and the
large increase in emigration is charged with
the falling off in England; but it may be due to
the way which the cold figures usually have, of
cutting down extravagant expectations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
An Ante-Campaign Capard,

Chicago Mail.]
When President Harrison first announced
his intention of visiting California the state
ment was made that Senator Stanford was 10
foot the bills. This the Republican press in
dignantly denied asserting that President Har-
rison would pay all the expenses OF the trip
from his own pocket. AS the trip is estimated
to cost about slS5.000 Benjamin is likely to
leave the White House a bankrupt, since Sl5,-
600 is a small sum 10 be devoted to the ex-
penses of the Presidential household for four
years
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
The Newspaper Market Glutted.

The warm newspaper rivalry that expends it.
self in chromos and personal vlsitations smacks
of country journalism. But New York is moth
ing if not provincial. You are assailed on every
hand in some way or other by newspaper
agents. A newspaper is fighting its way in--all
the other papers are squeezing it while they
are still desperately kicking each other. The
agents are lying in wait for the unsuSpecting
citizen when he gets up in the morning, catch
him on the trains, button-hOle him at his office.
You must take the paper. If you don't want
to pay for it, why it is sent to you for nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

Mr.. WATTERsoN is quoted as saying
that if Cleveland is not nominated by the
Democrats next year 'the Lord will provide.
Perhaps so; but the rules of Democratic con.
veutions do not generally contemplate reliance
for candidates on that source of supply. The
Democratic theory with regard to getting men
into nomination has long been to the effect that
Providence helps those who help themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

The investigation of that charge of
bribery in connection with the issue of licenses
brings out the fact that the charge was an
anonymous one in the first place, and that no
one backs it up now. The desire to yentilate
any assertion of crookedness is all right; but is
it not rather extreme to raIse an investigation
of charges which no one will stand over in his
own name?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

The esteemed Philadelphia Ledger COM
mends the Duke of Marlborough's article on
American railroads ITO those Americans who
are promo to decry the transportation systems
of the United States" From which we conclude
that the Ledger has not yet penetrated that
part of the article which gives a very accurate
sketch of the means by which great manipu-
lators transfer railway lines belonging to other
people into their own pockets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
DEATHS OF A DAY.
The Archbishop of Bosota.

The Rev. Ignacio Leon Velasco, Arch
bishop of Bogota, died in that city on April 10.
He was born in Popayan. Cauca, the adjoining
State to Panama, April II, 1884 and became
member of the Society of Jesus on November Il,
1877. Subsequently. mem Der of that order. he
became an exile and travelled in Ecuador. Central
America and Mexico, and concluded his studies
In theology at Salamanca. Thence he proceeded
to the Canary Islands and, after teaching there
for some time, returned to Ecuador and Mexico.
In 1882 he was raised to the dignity of Bishop of
Pasco, in which province he founded schools and
other establishments of importance. The decease
of Archbishop Paul led to the appointment OF
BIshon Yelasco as Arch bshop of Bogota.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
Where We Are Wise.

Indianapolis News!
The English and Portuguese are about to
come into conflict over their possessions In
South Africa. The United States are spared
what is continual source of contention anon,
other countries. We have no colonies in for
eign lands and want none. Our interests arc
all under one roof" and so united and firm as
to fear no foreign interference.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

AN annoying error crept into Harris
burg dispatch in yesterdays edition. by which
it was made to read that the proposed amend
ment to the Taggart revenue bill would tax
horses, cattle, sheep and swine "under'' one
year old. 1t should have read ''oyer' one year
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

to give customer check for ~ cents rebate
on l5cent drink, SO that the next drink at
that bar will be but 10 cents and the check. As
the custom is to give two drinks for a quarter
it isn't necessary. under the new regulation, to
call in friend in order TO obtain the reduction.
That 21<-cent check acts as a reminder of un-
uuenchable thirst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

Now we are struck by the information
that ground Is to be broken for the Grant Mon
ument next Monday. The rate of progress in
with that enterprise heretofore had
produced an impression that the ground was
the only thing about the fund that never could
be broken
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

products of petroleum that it can be used to
soothe French working girls to Oblivion,
and finally, if the practice is continued, to
reduce them to as utter wrecks as if they
used opium.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
What 1t Looks Like.
Boston Herald.l


1t is explained that Commander Raiter has
not been fully restored to the navy. His detail
is for purely scientific duty, ana the ship which
he is to command will not carry single gun.
All the same. it looks as if the naval authorities
recognized the fact that Commander Reiter
had been little too harshly dealt with, and
that all hands needed TO be let down easy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

WHILE the President is enjoying the de-
lights of the Pacific coast, Secretary Blaine is
bringing in the reciprocity treaties with rush.
Yet there are some people who profess to be
very much Mortified because Foraker said that
Blaine is giving the country good administra-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
Emmett Mcclure.

Emmett Mcclure died at his residence, at
1e Arch street. Allegheny, at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. His death was caused by erysipelas
brought on by an attack of the grip. The de-
ceased gentleman was connected with the firm Of
Jones & Laughlins: as cashier, for over 80 years.
and respected and esteemed by the large
number of business men with whom his duties
brought him in contact. He was a brother of
Alec Mcclure, and also Of g. W. Mcclure. the
well-known broker of Ninth street. The de-
ceased leaves a family of four daughters and two
sons to bemoan his loss. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
Rev. Charles Hanna.
Rev. Charles Hanna died in

Rev. Charles Hanna died in Philadelphia
Friday afternoon. The deceased had been suffer-
ing from the grip, which developed into typhoid
fever He was at the time of his death pastor of
the North U. Z. Church, of Philadelphia. He
was called to his late charge from Monmouth, ILL.,.
January l, at about which time he was married.
Mr. Hanna the son of Rev. T. III. Hanna, for
merly pastor of the Second United Presbyterian
Church in this CITY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

MRS. BESANT announces that she will
tell in single lecture What Theosophy Is"
whereupon cotemporary remarks, "Hurrah,
but will she do it?' She might easily tell what
it is in a single word-humbug.
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They Are All Stars Now.

This is the season of the year when the re-
turning actors sport good clothes on the Strand
and talk of coming engagements at $50 per
week. Three months hence they will be swarm
ing around the dramatic agencies glad of a job
of any kind at S25
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

MOE and lynch law does not work as sat-
isfactorIly in Oregon as in Louisiana. deter
mined Sheriff with a knowledge of the power
of the law is very damaging thing for mob
to run up against.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

Miss Fanny Davenports CLEOPATRA" is an
ideal representation Of Egypt's famous Queen
strong poetical, vacillating, afectionate.
sensuous. She looks the part, does Fanny; of
the earth, earthly.
CHARLES THEODORE MURRAY.
NEW YORK, April 25.
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Charles e. WOlters.

In the death of Charles E. Wolters, at
his home on Fulton street, Pittsburg, his parents
and relatives mourn the loss and departure Of a
light and Joy of happy household. Although
young in years his soicitude for the happiness OF
others had made him the center OF the conyerging
lines of family love. The gentleness of his dfspo-
sition won for him host Of friends among those
who knew him. He had been ill but few days
with cerebro-spinal meningitis, and bore his suf-
ferings with patience and calmness. Death was
A sad blow to the family
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

Tolmfary contributors should Keep copies OF
o7ticlcs II compensation is desired the price
rgDectcd must be named The courtesy Of re-
turning rejected manuscripts tCiU be e1tended
trbea stamps for that purpose are enclosed, but
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH wfU under no
circumstances be respORStbteJOr the care Of an
solicited manuscripts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

A CHICAGO politician has sued the Herald
OF that city for $50 900 for defamation of char
acter. This high price indicates that someone
must have got up a corner on Chicago political
regulations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26

BARON FAvA, unfortunately for himself,
appears to have got back to Italy just about
the time Rudini began to consider it necessary
to look about him for scapegoat that would
Gink
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
But He Is an Expert ON Calico.

Washington Post.
Secretary Foster has had to do with Indian
treaties and other delicate questions, but he is
too shrewd to take part In the controversy of
the lady Board Of Managers Of the Worlds
Fair.
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Tammany's Tiger Never Dies.

DdILIInOTb AIntTICdH.J
A tiger died in New York from the grip, but
the animal was not of the Tammany variety.
The grip is fatal to the offspring of African
jungles but it is the life of those of Gotham
iunuIas