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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
UP In A ROTTEN BALLOON.
1T BURSTS 400 FEET IN AIR AND THE
AERoEAUT FALLS.

His Parachute Wouldn't Wor'SThe Air
Ship Had Been Soaked by falling Into
the Sea, and the Defect Was Mended by
Botch.
BOMBAY, Dec. 10.-An accident occurred
here to-day by which daring parachutist
met horrible death in the sight of many
persons The victim was Lieutenant Mans
field, who had gained quite reputation by
his thrilling jumps from balloon pit great
altitude. Recently, in the presence of a
lcrge crowd, he maze !. balloon ascension
and peri fFplad one OF ais wonderful feats.
When he had, reached the height of II, 900
feet, Mansfield grasped his parachute and
jumped from the car He reached the
ground in safety. He subsequently. an
nounced that he would make another jump
from still greater height, and fixed upon
to-day as the date for his experiment.
The wonderful performance of Mansfield
had caused considerable stir among the
residents of Bombay and adjacent districts,
and the Victoria Gardens in this city, which
had been selected as the place from which
the balloon would be liberated, were
thronged with vast crowd at the appointed
hour. Among those present were His Ex-
cellency Lord Harris, Governor of the
BOMBAY Presidency, and most OF the CIVIL
and military authorities.
When freed from the restraining ropes
the huge airship shot up with lightning
like velocity, and the cheering was st once
hushed as the crowd instantly perceived
that something was wrong. The balloon
had only reached a height of about 400 feet
when it burst with loud report, and i'm
mediately began to fall. Mansfield made
the most desperate efforts to disengage the
parachute from the collapsed balloon, but it
had become entangled in the ropes, and the
unfortunate man was soon forced to release
his hold. Mansfield struck the ground with
terrific force and was instantly killed.
An investigation into the cause of the
accident revealed the fact that in previous
descent the balloon had fallen into the sea
and had become somewhat damaged, and
that the break then sustained had been im-
properly repaired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
RAILWAY LAW BREAKERS.

Roads Along the Canadian Border That
Don't Keep Out the Chinese.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The general
passenger agents of the Grand Trunk and
Canadian Pacific Railways have been in
correspondence with the Treasury Depart
ment in regard to the liability OF these
roads in the transportation of Chinese per-
sons seeking admission into the United
States.
1t appears that it has been suggested to
the railway officials referred to that their re-
spective companies violate the law re-
lating to the exclusion of Chinese when
they convey to points in the United States
persons of the race who are not lawfully en-
titled to enter our territory. The Tr easury
Department takes this view of the case, and
has instructed the proper officials to so no.
tify the railway authorities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

the last enemy, but the doctors say he will
come out all right. The company has lately
erected a new line of telegraph poles, and
they are fastened to posts set in embank-
ment, close to the track, by means OF guy
wires Near Ewing's Mill Bonner noticed
a noise coming from the lower part of his
engine, which he did not like, and leaned
out of the cab to investigate. His head
came in contact with the guy wire with
such force as to pull him out of the cab.
Fortunately the train was not moving very
rapidly, or the engineer would have been
guillotined. He was taken to his residence
at Imperial
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Assaulted and Bitten.

Walter Lantz, of Lawreneeville, was ar
rested yesterday on information made be-
fore Alderman Leslie for aggravated assault
and battery and mayhem on Sherman Park
inson. The trouble occurred November 27,
cent Steel Works, pushed Parkinson on a
pile of hot metal and then bit his ears and
nose The injured man was taken to his
home on Forty-fourth street, where he has
recently grown worse, and it is thought he
will die
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Artistic and Handy.

The handsomest set of railroad tour books
and illuminated souvenirs ever published
have just been issued by the Pennsylvania
Railroad. They embrace California, Mexi-
co, Florida and other winter resort sections,
and beside fully informing tourists of the
attractions to be found at all points, contain
valuable information. Passenger Agent
Watt is right in saying that they are good
enough for Christmas gift books.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
A F1END's MRANs OF REVENGE
The Pipe OF an Italian Laborer Filled With
aDynamite Charge.

Inc Pipe OF an lta1an LaDOrer Ihlcu WIN
Dynamite Charge.
BOSTON, Dec. 1O-[Special. IA novel
means to try to kill an italian was en-
ployed by some unknown person last night.
Angelo Marino, of Boston, is employed on
the sewer works at Faneuil, Mass, and his
only solace, after hard days work, has al
ways been his pipe, which he has been in
the habit of keeping in his bunk at night
time. Last night, as he was about to retire,
he lighted the pipe. At the same moment
there was loud explosion, and the pipe
was blown to atoms.
When Marino recovered from the first
shock of the explosion he saw that the ends
of three fingers and thumb on
one hand had been blown off, and hole
was made through the knuckle joint Of his
third finger on the other hand. Somebody
had filed the pipe with dynamite with the
probable intention of killing him. He has
no idea who his enemy is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Don't Be Without One

When you can get one at S. Hamilton's, 81
and SO Fifth avenue. for S45. We mean
new walnut case organ. This is not an adver-
tisement from some one away off that you
know nothing about, but from the leading
and best-known music dealer in the city.
Every instrument fully warranted.
Ali in beautiful cases at S45, $50, SIS 500
and on up at any prices and on such terms as
will suit you. Open till 9 o'clock every
evening
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
ALL RISKS CANCELLED.
The Home Company Creates q Sensation
In the Insurance WorId.

The Home Company Creates Sensation
In the Insurance World.
NEW YORK, Dec 1O.-The fact that the
Home Insurance Company, of this city, has
cancelled its entire amount of insurance
risks during the week, has caused a great
sensation and much indignation among the
companies in railroad insurance. The COM
bination includes the Home and Greenwich
insurance companies, of this city; London,
Liverpool and Globe; Phenix, of London;
Royal, of Liverpool, and American, Of
Philadelphia. These companies have here
tofore rewritten policies for one another, so
that in case of loss the burden would not
fall upon any one company.
Each company was under contract to take
a certain percentage of the risks written by
any of the other companies. In this way
they have controlled an enormous amount of
insurance. The Home Insurance Company
has not only cancelled the policies written on
its own account, but also the rewritten risks
of the other companies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
FLOWERS INAUGURATION.
The New Governor to Be Seated With the
Least Pomp Possible.

Least Pomp Possible.
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 1O.-TSpecial j.
Governor Flower will be inaugurated with
the least pompt possible. He is expected
to reach here the last day of this month,
and accept the hospitality of Governor Hill
until the Inauguration is over Then
Governor Hill will remain his guest for a
few hours at least. The Burgesses' corps
and Tenth battalion will act as escort to the
Governor-elect from the executive mansion
to the capitol, but there will be no other
military companies Both of these rendered
escort.
A public reception will be. held by the
new Governor, at noon. in the executive
chamber, and "a private one for friends at
the executive mansion in the afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Paving OF Its Old Debts,

+ CLEVELAND, Dec. 10.-[ Special. IA S10,-
$1,000 mortgage from the Cleveland and
Pittsbdrg Railroad Company to the Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company has been
filed here. 1t is given to insure an issuance
of bonds to the amount named in the sum
of 81 200 each, issued to. pay off old debts
and to further improve and equip the road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

THoMAsvILLE, GA, Dec. 10.-[Special ]
Lake Lamonie was body of water COW
ering 40, 900 acres, and was ID miles long
and three wide. 1t has now gone COM
pletely dry, with the exception of sink
hole 20 feet across, in the center, leaving
vast quantities of turtles, alligators and fish
floundering in the mud. Savannah people
are catching and shipping the turtles by
car loads. The stencil from the dead fish is
horrihlo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
BANKER BEALS THREATENED.
The Missing Abductor of His Child Writes
Him n Letter.

Him n Letter.
KANSAS CITY, Dec 10.-It is to learned
from a gentleman intimately connected with
Banker David B. Beals, whose baby was
stolen on Thanksgiving Day, that Mr.. Beals
had received a letter from the mysterious
Ralston, who has been evading the police,
in which it was threatened that unless tine
hunt for the abductor stopped the million
aire bankers residence would be blown to
pieces with nitro-glycerine.
Mr. Beals refuses to confirm the story,
but several persons say that the letter has
been received. The Chief of Police has
placed a heavy guard around the house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Ladie., and Gents Gold watches.

A splendid Observation-Disclosures designs in
plain, engraved and diamond set cases
good timekeepers-moderate prices-no
trouble to show you, at E. 2. Roberts q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
A Noble Sevres Vase

Has just been opened by Hardy & Hayes.
In fact, this progressive firm seems to be in
the swim, and their collection in the. new
art room is away beyond anything they
have ever attempted. A call solicited by
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529
Smithfeld street.
Stofe open every evening till Christmas.
MWF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

To neglect the hair is to lose youth and
comeliness. Save it with Parker's Hair Bal.
sam.
Parler's Ginger Tonic cures inward pain,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11
Lassoed py a Guy Wire.

Charles Bonner, an engineer on the Mon
tour Railway, is having hard fight with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-11

CHEMICAL Diamonds" Who has
them? Lovely gems.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

so treated, cutting them off at the
joints. While his judge placed the calf
upon the hooks, he treated the other
animal in like manner, using short
handled sharp knife. He then proceed
ed to take the hide clear of
the first calf, bringing 1t down by
the weight of his body. The knife
was handled with remarkable dexterity,
and the crowd cheered Justify, thinking,
no doubt, that the man must be rapid
indeed who could handle the calf In
more thorough manner. The animal
was next cut open and the entrails torn
out and thrown upon the platform. IL
was then hung and the dress
ing finished in the usual man
ner, after which he Immediately
proceeded to tackle the other calf,
leaving the first carcass hanging
upon the hooks. The first animal was
the toughest one of the lot and was so
conceded by all butchers who wit
messed the contest. When Dannenberg
had finished and 1t was announced that
the time made was II minutes
351S seconds loud cheer
went up from the vast crowd,
which Mr.. Dannenberg gracefully
acknowledged. The carcasses were
found to be neatly dressed, and were
placed on hooks on crossbar in the
rear.
Two more calves were brought forth,
and the appearance of Mr.. Born was the
signal for prolonged cheer from the
PittSburg contingent. Born went to
work at once, using the knife with his
left hand, and before he had finished
his first calf it was apparent to the
crowd that he was an easy victor, al
though he did not pay so much atten-
tion to neatness as his competitor. lie
finished in exactly nine minutes. AL
though one OF the time-keepers had 1t
10 minutes, every person in the crowd
agreed that the first figures were cor
rect.
BY the terms of the agreement the
condition of the hide after the dressing
was to be taken into consideration. Al
ter Dannenberg had finished, 1t was
found that the hide was so damaged
that ten seconds was added to his time,
but this was afterward taken off when
it was found that BOrn's hides were even
worse. The judges examined the car
casses, and decided that Dannenberg
had performed a much neater job than
Born. On this account 30 seconds were
added to the latter, making the time OF
the respective contestants-Dannen-
berg, 1855; Born, $50.
The receipts from all sources prob
ably run up to several thousands, add
ing a snug sum to the treasury OF the
Association. Socially as we'll as imam
cially, the picnic was one Of the largest
and most successful ever held upon the
Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
NOTES OB THE RIVER.
News About the Boats and Boatmen o
the Ohio.

News About the Boats and Boatmen on
the Ohio.
The Hudson will be the first boat
down this morning.
All the Cincinnati packets are still
running, none of them having laid of
for low water.
The steamer Horace is running the
Bellaire trade in place Of the r. Z.
Phillips. She is doing good business.
The Nellie Walton, on her last trip
up. knocked four OF the wickets OF the
Davis Island dam out, which gave the
force at the dam great deal OF extra
work. A diver had to go down and do
the work of repairing them.
WARREN, PA, August 13.-River
$40 of one foot and falling. Clear and
pleasant.
BROWNSVILLE, PA, August 13.-Rlver
4 feet inch and stationary. Clear
and warm.
MoRGANTowN, w. VA, August 10
River feet and stationary. Cloudy
and warm.
PIrTsBURe, PA, August 13.-River
5 feet Z inches and stationary; weather
clear and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

sfENE OF THE CALF DRESSING Confess
This contest was the principal event
OF the day, and something entirely new
in this vicinity. BY the terms Of the
agreement, the contest was for $500 a
side, and the man who dressed two
calves in the neatest manner and the
hest time was to be awarded the
nurse. Mr.. Louis Colmar, OF The Stats
Zeit,s,ao, was stakeholder, and Mr..
Medick acted as Mr.. Dannenberg's
nudge. while a brother Of Mr.. Born's
oficiated in similar capacity for him.
The two chose as referee and starter,
Mr.. Neininger. Of Bridgeport. Mr..
Bader, OF Allegheny, was Mr.. Born S
timekeeper, and Mr.. Hoge, OF MI.
Pleasant, acted for Mr.. Dannenberg.
The contestants were Mr.. John A.
Born. of Allegheny and Chas, A Dan
nenberg, of this city. Mr.. Born IS the
smaller Of the two, weighing about l4o
poxads, and is about 2s years OF age.
HE'S a prominent butcher in his city
and represents the Eighth ward In the
Allegheny Council. He has taken part
in three calf cleaning contests ana
claims the championship OF Allegheny
county. 1t was claimed by some OF his
friends that he performed yesterdays
feat on last Tuesday in ~ minutes,
and several bets were made that he
would do IL in minutes. Mr.. Damien
berg is about "a years of age and weighs
about 155 pounds. He is strongly built
and active looking. He has never taken
part in calf cleaning contest and has
no record.
Previous to the contest bets OF $40 10
IS and SO to 81 on the Allegheny man
were offered, and found a great many
takers. so that the PittSburg crowd car
ried away great deal OF money as re-
sult of the contest. Born won the
choice of calves, which was decided ad-
vantage. When oil the preliminaries
had been arranged, two calves, when
had inst been killed and beheaded, were
brourht to the platform beside the
ind0es' stand and thrown upon 1t. Dan
nanberg stood in his bare head, claa IN
. thin shirt and blue Overalls. Wnen
the word to start was given he piunReo
he knife into one OF the hind legs OF the
animal. tearing loose the hide. ms no
Ala IN turn until all the legs had oeen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Hon,a Your Liver?

very unnecessary question TO ask man
whose skin and eyeballs are safron-tinted. OF
course his tongue, too, Is furred. bowels consti-
pated, head bothered with aches, right rib
region plagued with constant uneasy senss-
tons. These you may take for granted, al
though he may not pArticularize them, because
they are among the invsrisble accomplishments
Of liver trouble. Are they chrcnic7 II so, you
NAV be sure he does rot, as be ought 70 DO. take
Tos,stter's stomach Bitters. the leading regu-
l.tor of nyers that are out OF order. Commend
n 10 him rs highly ~ you please. you cant say
a word too much in its bchah. Sick headaches,
constipation, nausea dyspepsia AID the yellow
ALE corrective Is resorted 70. Malaria, rheum-
allan and 10 grippe are also szneug Inaladtss
.hich II remedies and prsvsrts. A wtneRlass-
fui three times D. dsy ecnfszs appetite and d.
gestten
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

"When lovely woman stoops to folly'
and goes out in the snow without her India
rubbers the only art to cure her cold is to
buy one bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
at 25 cents and take it.
"Speak this speech as I tell you, trip
pingly on the tongue" Say that one of the
great benefactions of the age is small
bottle of Salvation Oil, the greatest cure
on earth for pain. Only % cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

were three gold medals. On account NJ
misunderstanding, Mr.. Chas. Goethe
did not ofiiciate as a starter. arriving
after the race was over, and there was
some dissatisfaction expressed, two
oicyclists saying they intended to en-
ter and were under the impression that
1t would come off later.
THE PACING RACE.
The horses which were to take mart
In the pacing races were ordered ont.
after three o'clock. Mr.. John McGan-
non ofhciated as starter, and performed
MS duties In most satisfactory man
ner. The judges were Jacob Ehni
OF Bridgeport; r. Lindemuth, of Mar
tins Ferry; and VIM. Burke, of Martins
Ferry. The timekeeper was Mr.. Hoge
OF Mt. Pleasant. While the time made in
the races was not very good, the con-
tests were fairly interesting.
The pacing race, mile heats, best two
in three, was first called, and proved to
be very exciting. The horses had long
been the object Of friendly rivalry in
sports along the National road, and the
owners and their friends were present
Ia large Numbers to cheer their favor
ties. There were three entries, Nellie,
owned by VIM. Bayha; Topsy May, own
ed by Geo. He'll, OF Martins Ferry: and
Charlie, owned by James Harris of Steu-
benville. The first heat was very tame,
the horses getting off in good shape, but
Charlie soon took lead, which was
easily maintained to the finish. Nellie
was driven In driving cart, and broke
badly several times.
The second heat was very exciting.
Nellie was put in sulky, and was
driven by her owner. Mr.. Bayha. She
showed up we'll, taking a lead soon
after the start. The heat was stub
bOrnly contested between Nellie and
Charlie, the former coming under the
wire with short lead.
In the third race only Nellie and
Charlie were entered, Topsy May hav-
ing withdrawn. Mr.. Bayha again drove
Nellie. The horses got off in good
shape, but friends of Nellie had their
hopes shattered when she broke badly
before quarter had been made. This
performance was repeated two or three
times, and Charlie came in an easy win
ner. A great deal of money changed
hands on this race. Following is a sum-
mary:
PACING RACE, MILE HEArs-PURsE, SS5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

Mrs. NJ. Stevens Hart. 727 Main
street. desires TO announce that she is at
home and may be consulted with regard
IN the special details of her school for
young ladies and children. see aver
tisement in another column OF the REG
IsTER-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

AIdrsO Cry for Pitchers CastOria
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Died From His Injuries.

Special telegram to the Reotster.
WESTON, w. VA, August 13.-The
accident on the West Virginia and
Pittsburg Railroad, yesterday morning,
resulted in the death of Mr.. A. B. Clark,
last night. His remains will be uttered
at Shinnston, Harrison county, to-mor-
row.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
TRoTTING RACE.

Owing to a disagreement among the
owners Of the horses entered for the trot-
ting race, il looked for while as though
the affair would have to be declared off.
The owners refused to contest if the
horse owned by Mr.. Darrah, Of Bell
aire, was allowed to enter, claiming
that he was not a butcher, and under
the agreement the horse was not en-
titled to race. After considerable ar
gument the owners Of the other horses
made up a race for a private purse.
There were three entries, jim, owned
by Henry Burkle, of Martins Ferry;
FL Roy, owned by John Wentzell; and
Tracy, owned by c. A. He'll, OF Mar
tins Ferry. 1t proved to be very
tame race, Tracy winning in two
straight heats. Betting was exceeding
" lively before the race. In the second
heat FL Roy passed Tracy on the home
stretch, but came in on run, and was
given second place. Following is the
summary:
TRor, MILE HEATS, BEST IN 3-PURsE, &35
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
THWE EATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. G., August l3.-For Western
Pennsylvania and West Virginia, slightly
warmer and fair, variable winds, generally fair
Saturday.
winds, increasing cloudinesS and local showers
are likely on Saturday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

This concluded the races, the 200-yard
foot race being declared of. Prepare
tions were at once made for the
CALF KILLING CONTEST.
The crowd had by this time swollen
until there were fully 5000 people in
the grand stand, on the race track in
front, or crowded about the scene of the
contest in the enclosure. From the
Judges stand solid sea Of faces stretch
ed across the track and to the top of the
grand stand. The crowd was compos-
ed Of Wheeling people principally, very
few Pittsburgers having come down on
account of not securing special railroad
rates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
DIED.

STILLWELL-At Lesdville, Colorado. Thurs
day. August 9th, 1891, WILLIAM V. STILLwELL,
late OF Wheeling.
Funeral from the residence Of his father,
James Y. stillwell, at Pleasant Grove, Ohio,
Friday, 14th inst, at p. m. Friends are In
uited 10 attend.