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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
RAPID TRANSIT IN SIGHT.

The Birmingham Company Almost Ready
to Commence Operations.
Murray Werner, the General Manager of the
Birmingham Traction Company, arrived in the
city yesterday morning. He will look after the
construction OF the new Eighteenth street
electric line, and complete arrangements with
the Second avenue line to haul the cars of the
Birmingham short line from the Tenth street
bridge downtown and around the loop. This
will be done by attaching the Southside cars to
the Second avenue line.
A lot of motors arrived yesterday for the
new Carson street line. Every effort Is being
made toward the completion of the road.
Everything is in good shape with the exception
of the cars, which will be placed in running
order as fast as the motors arrive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
A ISLANDER ON HASTINGS.

Major Greenland Says the Generals Ac-
counts Are Straight.
Major W. w. Greenland, of Clarion, is at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel. He thinks the reported
deficiency in the Adjutant Generals office is a
slander on General Hastin gs. Last year the
funds were low. and he knew the General was
anxious to keep the expenses down. For this
reason the men at the encampment were only
paid for five days. The appropriation was
greatly reduced in paying of the soldiers who
guarded Johnstown.
The Major is a Democrat and Quartermaster
of the Second Brigade. He saws General
Hastings has made at least $3.50 900 out OF coal
lands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Deserted by Its Mother.

About o'clock last night boy baby ap-
parently about weeks old and we'll dressed
was found on the steps at the residence of E.
Reineman. IA Lowry street. Allegheny. De-
tecriyes johnson and Zimmerman brought the
baby to the Mayors Office and to-day 1t will be
sent to the City Farm. Meanwhile the found
ling is being cared for by Mrs Payne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
THE COMING ILLINOIS SENATOR,
General Pavey, of Illinois, Claims Cameron
Is Democrat.

Is Democrat.
General Pavey, Auditor General OIL Illinois,
passed through the city last evening for New
York The General thinks that Streator will
be the next Senator from his State, though
everything depends on the votes of three
Alliance men who hold the balance of power
These men have promised their constituents
not to vote for Palmer, SO there is little proba-
bility of his election.
He said friend of his recently told him that
General Logan. during the famous "3Q6'' fight
for Grant declared the time was soon coming
when Senator Don Cameron could not be relied
on by mis- party. He claimed he was unstable.
and General Pavey insists that his votes show
that he has been Democrat at heart for years
He adds that in Chicago the best men in both
parties are opposed to the free coinage of
silver
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Revelry in a Cemetery.

Last night a crowd of drunken men took
possession of the Smithtield Street Church
Cemetery at Homewood. Inspector White.
house found four men in a house in the
cemetery with a keg of beer and holding high
carnival The crowd were placed under arrest
Among them was an ex-policeman named
George Abt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
CAUSED BY A DRUNKEN BRAwL.
Patrick st. Clair Explains the Death of
William Idler.

William Idler, who was run over by car on
ltebecca street. Allegheny, Monday night, died
yesterday from his injuries. A full account of
the accident was published in The DISPATCH
yesterday.
As some OF the circumstances surrounding
the accident were suspicious, Patrick
st Clair who was with 1dler last was
arrested yesterday. He confessed that he and
Idler had been fighting. He says Idler struck
him and then fell in the street. St. Clair saws
the dead man was drunk. and he left Idler
lying where he fell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
E0W THEY FIGURE.
A Reduction of 81 in Making Pig Iron
Would Start the Furnaces.

Would Start the Furnaces.
]. Morgan Coleman, one of the leading
Youngstown iron manufacturers, is at the Du-
ouesne. Mr.. Coleman said he was buyer of
mig iron and it was to his interest to have
the price as low as possible. For
this reason he bought Southern pig iron at
sl4 10 per ton. Mr.. Coleman thinks If the roads
reduced the coke rates and the price of coke
was cut down with what was expected fl ON the
ore men, that the Mahoning and Shenango
furnace men could compete with the Southern
ers The furnace men claim that if the cost of
making pig iron could be reduced 81, they
would be IN it once more.
MIR Coleman said that if they could reduce
the expenses this much they would be able to
make the iron for Sl3 so to S14 per ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Bargains in Curtain Ends.

Manufacturer samples; all perfect, the
finest goods made, that would retail bv the
pair at all prices up to $50; 60 at 25c to 81 so
an end; good for transoms, hall doors or
small windows of any sort; very interesting
to housekeepers.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s,
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
THE BALLOTS TO BE RECOUNTED.
Judge Acheson's Decision in the Craig
Stewart Congressional Contest.

Stewart Congressional Contest.
Judge Acheson yesterday decided that the
ballot boxes used at the election in the Twenty
fourth Congressional district might be opened
by Joseph E. Skelly, of McKeesport, who is
taking testimony in the contest being made by
Mr.. Craig to unseat Colonel A. Stewart. The
ballots will be examined.
The attorneys for the contestant wanted the
ballots examined. but their opponents objected
on the ground that Mr.. Skelly, who is a notary
public, had no power to order the bringing in
and opening of the ballot boxes. After long
discussion it was agreed to leave the question to
Judge Acheson, and yesterday he decided that
Mr.. Skelly was clothed with sufficient author
ity to order the examination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
General rece
Struck by a Train and Arrested.

William SealSer yesterday afternoon at
tempted to cross the tracks of the Allegheny
Valley Railroad at Twenty-eighth street while
the bars were down. He was struck by
sbifter and thrown violently to one side of the
track. He suffered no apparent injury. Officer
BaGley arrested him on charge of drunken
ness shortly after.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Another Case of Smallpox.

August Hitler, who was taken with John
Robb to the Municipal Hospital from No 5Sl
Forbes street, developed a case Of smallpox
Yesterday All the persons in the vicinity of
the boarding house are to be vaccinated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
A Large Sum Wanted.

Messrs. Fladd and Patterson inspected the
West Penn Hospital yesterday and returned to
Harrisburg last evening. The institution wants
an appropriation of Sl72 600. and the gentlemen
rather intimated that this amount would be
cut down,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Same Scale as Last Yea,

The Painters District Council of this county
met last night. 1t was decided that the scale
for the coming year would not be changed in
respect to either hours or pay, but would re-
main the same as for the past year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
snnnosed to Be His Brother.

D. C. Pierce, the brother of the Nashville
real estate man who was lost in Pittsburg few
weeks ago, went to Morgantown last evening,
where the body OF an unknown man was found.
Mr. Pierce thinks from the description that 1t
is the body of his brother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Rip Landslide at BeIIevue.

About 100 feet of the hill at Bellevue station
fell down Monday night. 1t has left part of the
electric road swinging in midair and has rem
dered the elevator unfit for service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11

OF Mr.. Evans to move the headquarters to the
corner Of Third avenue and Market street.
The proposition was accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
MEETING OF BRICKMAKERs.
A Discussion of Prices That Frightened Up
Meeting Yesterday

The Brick Manufacturers Association held
largely attended meeting yesterday and dis
cussed several matters of importance. Among
others were few questions relative to the
bailding interests. and the outlook for next
wear, The question of prices was also dis
cussed some OF the members being accused of
selling bricks below the market price.
Five new members were elected, and alto
gether the meeting was very interesting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
New Headquarters Found.

The Executive Board of D. A. 8. K, OF L.,
met last night and acted upon the proposition
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
HUGUs & HAcKE

Our window display is indicative
of the large assortments and supe-
rior values we are offering now in
BLACK SILKS.
All popular weaves at prices posi-
lively 25 Per Cent under value.
Light Weight Black Silks.
Venetian, Satin Du Lac, Louisene,
Armures, Jerseys, Surahs and Indias.
This special line for summer wear
opened this week.
Choice new lines of Printed Crepe
Du Chene, Plain Crepe Du Chene,
Printed Toile De Sole, Plain Toile
De Sole, Printed Pongees, Plain
Pongees and Printed Peau De Sole,
in black, white and delicately tinted
grounds. ....
White Pongee and Jap Silks for
Ladies' Underwear. Serviceable
qualities from soc yard upward.
DRESS GOODS.
High Novelties in Cheviot and
CamePs Hair Dress Patterns,
Stripes, Checks, Plaids, Tufted
Spots and other selected styles, ex-
clusively owned by us, shown now
for the first time.
Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St.
feS-MwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
NOW FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
The Canal Commission Will Report a Week
From Friday.

TrO1h I rluAy.
The Canal Commission met yesterday, and
went over their report for the final revision.
Secretary Brewer stated that some of the maps
had not been finished, but everything was
ready now to be presented to the Legislature.
As both Houses adjourn on Friday to meet
again next Wednesday on account of election
day, the report will be read to the members on
the following Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
Jl5. HlRNE K Els
PENN AVE. STORES.

We offer to-day some special
values in Ladies', Children's
and Gentlemen's Underwear.
These bargains afford you an
opportunity to buy Underwear
for the balance of the present
or for next season at prices
much below actual value. In
many cases the quantities are
limited.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
UNDERWEAR.
Out on the counters to-day:
Ladies Ribbed Heavy Cotton
Union Suits, that were 81, re-
duced soc.
Ladies Scarlet Wool Vests and
Drawers, that were 81 . gar
ment, reduced to 75c.
Ladies' fine Merino Drawers,
that were s. IS, reduced to
81 IS and 81 50.
Ladies' Black Wool Ribbed
Vests that were 81 IS, reduced
to 75c each.
Children's Natural Wool, Rib
bed Union Suits, that were 81,
reduced to 81 each.
Ladies' CamePs Hair Divided
Skirts, that were 81, reduced
to s..
We now show a complete line
of medium weight Plain and
Knit Wool Underwear, natural
and white, suitable for spring
wear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

In these goods, notwithstand'
ing the extremely low prices:
German Sanitary Natural Wool
Shirts and Drawers, that were
81 IS a garment, reduced to
81 50.
Finest grades German Suitings,
natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers, that were 81 IS and
So a garment, reduced to 81.
Best grade fine CamePs Hair
Shirts and Drawers, that were
So a garment, reduced to 81 50.
Good heavyweight CamePs
Hair Underwear, that were
81 IS and 81 50 garment re.
duced to 75c.
Heavy Merino Underwear, re-
duced from 81 50 to 75c per
garment.
Brown Merino, reduced from
81 so to 81 IS garment.
Scarlet Underwear:
Reduced from ST. to 75c,
Reduced from SI.25 to ST..
Reduced from 81 to $I.5o
A garment
We supplement these bargains
with big inducements in La
dies and Children's Hosiery
to-day.
Il5. HlRNE K E1.,
6o9-6ar PENN AVENUE
- talt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11

The Leading Pittsburg, Pa.
Dry Goods House. Wednesday, Feb, II, 1881
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11

Our window display is indicative
of the large assortments and supe-
rior values we are offering now in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-11
BLACK SILKS.

All popular weaves at prices posi-
lively 2S Per Cent under value.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-02

from this piazza that the late General w
II. Sherman spoke briefly to the veterans
who called to pay their respects few
years ago upon the occasion of his last visit
to Mansfield.
In this spacious home Senator Sherman
and his family spend the summer months,
enjoying to the utmost the rest and quiet
which cannot be had in the national cap
it'll. The social life Of the Shermans Is
most delightful. Of the immediate fam
lily there are the senator, Mrs Sherman
and their adopted daughter. Miss Mary
Sherman. In addition anephew Mr.. Hoyt
McCombs, and his wife are included in the
household, and the senator's private secre-
tary, Mr.. E. j. l,uhcock, is always with
him. There are generally guests at the
house, especially young friends of Miss
Sherman Nothing pretentious marks the
ivixs of the family. The place is hand
som,ly furnished, but there is TO lavish
nesi in the way OF ornament or decoration.
The furnishing is OF the sort that might DO
expected in lhe home of a we'll to do gen
tleman Comfort and utility predominant.
Senator Sherman is especially fond Of
his liiAury and shows it to his visitors with
considerable pride. 1t is finished III dark
natural wood, the chairs are upholstered
in leather aud the furnishings are sollu
and substantial throughout. A table oc-
cupies the of the room, ;tnd on u are
usually found copies Of the local papers
and the leading metropolitan Journals.
The library is volumnous, ana OF nature
especially in keeping with the senator
study of finance and other britnches "
political economy a large bnst OF the lato
General Sherman occupies II prominent
u nj
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Hope some forty years ago, his father being
English and his mother Dutch.
After Cetcwayo had been conquered
young Brant went in for exploration, and
in central Africa became acquainted with
the umbongavato, Il nation which he de-
scribes us numbering four and half mil
lions of people and occupying a tract of
country $500 miles long BY 3,4OO miles
wide The Gmbongavato are Of Abyssin-
ian origin. The men are rarely under six
feet in height, are handsome, spcndidly
developed and trained to war. One bar
barism alone churacterizes the racial
deformed children lre slain at birth. In
battle they use the assegai and knife
with Il blade fifteen inches long, which
they can throw Il distance of hundred
yards with deadly effect.
Brant says that lie found favor among
the rude chiyalry Of the Umbongayato and
particularly with King Massirrie, whose
daughter he married. So far he claims to
have instructed siXty-two military kraals
Of 1000 men each in modern war tactics,
and as commander in chief says he has iii
der lis control d faithful and disciplined
force Of nearly quarter Of a million Of
warriors When the king dies it is ar
ranged that Brant shall reign in his stead.
He AYERS that he has refused overtures for
y DTitiSfl [)F0leCtOfHtt, declaring that his
people are able to take care Of themselves
and also will give a good account Of any
invaders who try 10 osubjugate the country.
With She cooperation of his wife, the
Princess Mumzamhia, he hopes in time to
have parliament a flag and Il literature.
Rrant says he is known to the Umbon-
gavato AS Umazine.
His visit to -tmerica, he declares, is for
the purpose of opening up trade with his
adopted country. He says: Much Of the
land n n high plateau. Generally it lies
G,5tU feet above the level Of the sea It is
entirely free from fever and cattle dis
eases, Almost anything can be grown
there Such products us corn cotton, sug-
1T, Tobacco and rice, as we'll as vegetables
Of all kinds, do we'll. Then it is rich in
minerals. Among them are gold silver,
platinum, cobalt, lead, copper, coal and
pnraflnctl rock. Back from the edges of
the country is almost entirely uneXplorcd.
Only enough exploration has been done to
SHOW that lie country is rich.n
CputempUrancOliS gazetteer makers.
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WHOLE NO. ll6O.
have tcen held many political consultations

have teen held many political consultations
OF great moment. --.. s==s
Eut politicians and iuteryiewera are not
the only visitors. The senator and Mrs
sherman, as well as Miss Sherman, have
many callers from among the townspeople.
Owing to their absence from Mansfield so
much of the time, the intimatcs of the
family are necessarily from the ranks of
the older citizens. Mrs Sherman enter
lains gracefully, and accunulatiny years
only seem to render her more pleasant and
agreeable, though she has always been
noted for her an.iability and happy dispo-
sltlon. Not only do they receive social
calls, but several times each week they
may be seen riding about the city visiting
oldtimc friends. While they do not enter
tain upon large scale, many Of their
nelghbors enjoy their hospitality in quiet
anu transformations manner Sometimes
OF an evening two or three gentleman drop
in Tor an hours chat, or perchance for a
game at cards, rs the senator enjoys a
rubber at whist and plays well. He is also
sometimes induced to take Il hand at GRO
auct with the younger people, but does not
claim to be an expert.
Mrs Sherman is Of Il decidedly domestic
turn, and understands the details of house
kcepny perfectly, giving personal super
vision to the gathering, canning, prcserv-
ing and picliling Of the fruits and yegeta-
hses which are produced in the gardens
and Oh the farm, and below stairs'' it is
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-02
Let Us Hear from You.

If you have 4 bit of news, don't te
afraid to send it to this newspaper. II
friends from a distance are in town, let
us know it. If you are about to MAXI
improvements Of any kind, let us hear
about it. If a former resident writes to
you any news about himself, not Of n
private nature, it will also interest many
others if made known through these col
ulnns If you have n suggestion to make,
or see public evil, or an opportunity to
benefit the people or town, we will give
you space to make it known.
But don't send any item to which you
would be ashamed to sign your name.
Don't try to mix us up in any of your
quarrels. Don't send us family affairs
or troubles which should not concern
outsiders And don't get angry when
we condense your items, or leave some
of them ont entirely. If we were to
publish everything which reaches us, we
would soon appear in court as defe ID
ants in a libel suit, SO you must let us
use our discretion us to what is available
and what is not
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1891-10-02

NJ. Puget, curious regarding the char
acteristics of q minute torment, has been
examining flea under n microscopes. Thus
viewed it seems to be clothed in Armor
from head to foot" formed Of brown
overlapping plates that nre so exceedingly
tough MS to he almost indestructlble. Its
head is small and very thin, with single
black eye on each side, the rays of light
scintillatiuy through the tiny optic like
sparks of fire Puget managed to look
through the eye Of a flea with his powerful
glass, finding that its surface diminished
objects in size while it multiplied them in
number, i, man appearing like an army of
fairies and the flame of n candle becoming
Il thousand tiny stars The offensive
weapon OF the little creature is composed
Of two palpi, or "feelcrs." two piercers and
Il tongue.
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SCIENTIFIC WAITS.
The average height of the clouds from
the earth is uboltt one mile

The average height of the clouds from
the earth is about one mile.
Although diamonds will stand II very
high temperature when held in vacuum.
the admission of air causes them to burn
almost rs readily us coal.
The learned DR.. Mckutterll, in his article
on the rapidity of thought states that it
requires ouc-thirteenLh OF a second to dis
tinguish between red and blue.
The steam power Of the world is placed
at 40 OUU 600 horse power. This is equlva-
lent TO the working capacity of 600, o00 600
men. which is more than double the total
working population. o
Jupiter is larger than nll the other
planets and satellites Of the solar system.
The sun is II little more than 900 times
larger than Jupiter, But Arcturus is
550,UOO times large: than the sun
'I'he canal which is to connect Manchcs-
ter, England with the sen is one of the
greatest undertakings of modern times
1t total length will he s3}a miles, 1t will
be q; feet deep, l2o feet wide at the bottom
aud go feet III the top. 1t is about three
fou-lhs completed. and will cost about
H5,0OO, 600
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Rules for Correspondent

Write only news items Of general in
tercst, and aim 10 have them fresh and
reliable Get Ill the news and conle7ise
it in as few words as possible Give the
fullest details in the case of Il serious ac-
cident, luur4lcr OF suicide.. 49,"
Write the nlme OF your postpiIice and
lltc
Write your most important newsitems
first.
BE careful to spell III proper nulnes
correctly and write every letterin them
plainly -"
YOU may describe unusually severe To-
cal storms, but in 10 other case should
you speak If tiIe weather @ ID.
III giving personals don't mention
visits mnol5 nrisl'bors Or 10 persons in
the same part of the county, unless they
nro attended by some accident or other
unusual event. .... .z.--...- ---.~.--..
Don't puff aiiyn9Ay's business unless it
is paid f,r Is in advertisement Where
such 1utfs please one reader they offend
several others.
State facts only, not gossip or opin-
ions, unl State thrrn in short sentences.
Be caraf,llats possible to write nothing
that would give ofense to uny one.
Don't speak ot your enemies ut all unless
you ran speak kindly Of them.
Number the pages Of your manuscript;
don't number the items; write only on
one side Of the paper, and sign Your
name.
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Crops Raised by Irrigation.

A recent census report states that OF the
3,246 farms in the state of Wyoming 1,9l7
are irrigated. OF these latter the total
area is L. ,5O6, $50 acres. Upou 229,G76 acres
crops were raised i'll 1889. "The tendency"
says Superintendent Porter, "tllroughout
the entire arid region to describe as irri.
gated all land to which water has been ap-
piled within any recent period by artificial
means, land to which bitches perhaps so
far destitute OF water have hcen construct
ed and even land for which water rights
merely are claimed, has placed the census
office under the necessity Of absolutely re-
stricting itself in its official bulletins on ir-
rigation to land on which crops were actu-
ally raised by the artificial application of
water during the year 1885,"