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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

THE remark is tersely made by the New
York Sun that there is about as much de-
mand for the denomination of the Hon. Ben
jamin Harrison as there was in August 1879,
for the denomination of Rutherford b.
Hayes." In this editorial chunk of solid
fact the Sun makes perilously narrow
escape from the fatal admission that Ruth
erford 3. Hayes served term as President
in the White House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Miss Jessie Richey.

Miss Jessie Richey, sister of Clyde
Richey, the young member of Company E, who
was drowned at Camp Kensington Saturday even
ing, died Monday night of broken heart at
Franklin. Her remains were placed In the
grave that contained those of her loved
brother. Unon receiving the news of her brothers.
death the young lady tainted away, and had only
been conscious at short intervals up to the time of
her death. The mother is also very Ill at their
pretty little country residence, some miles from
Franklin, and It is feared by her physicians that
she will not long survive the deaths OF her children.
The family is well known and highly respected and
the funerals of Clyde and Jessie were the largest
ever known in the country,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
THE UNION PAC1FICs DEBT.
A Scheme Adopted for the Eventual Pay
ment of Floating OBLIGATIONS.

ment OF Floating Obligations.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The obstacles in the
way of carrying out the plan to form syn
dictate to carry the floating debt of the
Union Pacific Company are said to have
caused change in the scheme laid out by
the directors. 1t was reported to-day that
the proposed syndicate arrangement had
been abandoned and Il new plan drawn up,
something similar to the scheme adopted by
the Atchison Company two years ago, by
which the large creditors of the company
agree to extend their maturing obligations
for periods of from two to three years, the
eventual payment being guaranteed by
new syndicate, which will include several
directors of the company
INDEFINITE reports concerning the new ar
rangement were in circulation before the
opening of the Stock Exchange, and caused
an immense number of buying orders to be
placed on the stock. The trading in the
stock was very heavy, the sales in the first
hour amounting TO over 81, 600 shares.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Tho First Worlds Fair.

To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
In what year was the first Worlds Fair
held, and when will be the next be opened.
HOMESTEAD, August u, F. II.
1.-THE first Worlds Fair was held in New
York in 1858 by company formed in 1851.
The next Worlds Fair will be held in
Chicago in 1893 1t was to have been held in
1892 to commerate the four hundredth All
niversary of the discovery of America, but
after prolonged debate in Congress it was
decided that 1898 would be the better year
for those intending to prepare exhibits.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

'THE idea of exhibiting a modern cruiser
and an old line battle-ship at the Worlds
Fair is a good one,'' says the New York
World That is, it would be good one if any
way could be discovered of getting them to
Chicago without breaking up the treaty
with England and the bottom of the We'll
land Canal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
ANOTHER REGIMENTAL REUNION.
The 126th Pennsylvania Volunteers Enjoy
ying Themselves at Mt. Alto.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
CHAMBERsBURG, Aug. l2.-The annual re-
union of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was
held at Mt. Alto Park to-day, and attracted
IA crowd of several hundred visitors. There
was a large gathering of veterans, 100 in all,
many of them coming from distant parts of
the State. Eight companies OF the regiment
were recruited i'll Franklin county and the
remaining two i'll Junista.
This afternoon stirring addresses were de-
livered by Judge Harry White, of Indiana.
and General X. Al. Henderson, of Carlisle.
Tonight II campfire is being held, at which
speecncs were made by Judge John Stewart,
ex-Judge ID. W. Rowe, T. NJ. Mahon, kev. DIR.
j. A. Crawford and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

THE German talk about a policy which
shall produce the commercial isolation of
the United States does not sound very ter
rifle in view of the fact, that if Europe does
not get our surplus food products her popu-
Iation would be in danger of famine. If the
German policy was successful it might
isolate a European nation or two but could
not isolate the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Colonel G. A. Wood.
Colonel G. A. Wood died at Chattano

Colonel e. A. Wood died at Chattanooga,
Tuesday of complication of diseases. Colonel
Wood led, in the battle of Mission Ridge the Fed
eral brigade composed of the Fifteenth Indiana,
his own regiment, Fifty-seventh and Forty-sev-
enth Indiana, Ninety-second Ohio and Fifty
fourth Illinois, Ex-Governor Foraker being under
his command with three companies of the
Fifteenth Indiana. Colonel Wood led the after
battle at night, when several pieces of artillery
were recaptured from the enemy. Sheridan, in his
memoirs graphically describes this after-battle,
and at the time recommended Colonel Wood for
promotion. The deceased had practiced law in
Nashville since the war,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Editor Emmett L. Ross.

Emmet L. Ross, editor of the Canton,
Miss, Picket. died Wednesday Of poison from the
bite of spider. He was SO years old and a native
of New Orleans. He served in the war In various
commands, and was seriously wounded in front of
Atlanta while acting as Lieutenant of the Eight
eenth Louisiana. He had been prominent in Mis-
sissppi politics and journalism since the war. He
wrote popular war poem entitled The Socks
That Baby Wore.h At the time of his death he
was nominee of the State Senate on the Demo-
cratic ticket and events were shaping to make him
the successor of General Charles L. Hooker In Con-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
The Pronunciation Of Pompeii.

The Pronunciation of Pompeii.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please publish the correct pronunciation
of the word "Pompeii." L. G.
PITTsBURa, August II.
1.-THE word was pronounced by the Greeks
as if it were spelled "Pom-pay-yi," the "i" in
the last syllable having the short sound as
in ft," and the second syllable was &C.
tad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Sister Mary Louisa O'Donoghue.

Sister Mary Louisa O'DOnoghue, who
died Monday in the Frederick City (Md.) Convent
of the Visitation, aged so years and IL months
buried yesterday. after mass of requiem, within
the convent walls. sister Mary Louisa for
merly u resident of Georgetown, ID. c., and
sister-in-law OF the late John Murphy the we'll
known publisher of Baltimore. She entered the
Frederick Convent in 1853, and was the directress
is years and Mother Superior three years. She
one of the best-known educators in the country.
She died of consumption.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
IRON FREIGHT RATES.
Charges Advance From Pittsburg and
Some Ohio Points Westward.

CHICAGO, Aug IA resolution adopted by
the Central Traffic Association March IL,
provided that the special iron tariffs which
became effective March 30 would not extend
beyond August 81, 1891. Chairman Blanchard
has lust issued circular naming the rates
on pig iron and kindred articles that will go
into effect September l.
From Buffalo and Pittsburg the rate will
be 81 80 per ton to Chicago and So to East
St. Louis, From Mahoning Valley, She
mango, Hooking Valley and common points
the ate will be 50 90 to Chicago and 81 80 to
East ST. Louis The rates from other points
will be correspondingly advanced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

1t is now intimated that the regular poll
ticians will not offer any objections to a
corner of the wheat market by the Farmers
Alliance, if the Alliance will on its side. put
itself under bonds not to corner the vote
market this fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

THERE is consistent, though not alto
gether discreet fidelity to the methods Of the
Democratic organs in the latest editorial
effort of the Buffalo Courier. That intelli-
gent cotemporary-when political matters
are not involved-charges the recent rise in
the mercury to the Mckinley bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

THE interesting news comes from abroad
that DR.. Depew recently stood on Mars Hill
and drew deep draughts of oratorical inspira,
ton from the locality. The information con-
tains promise of future rhetorical pleas
ures, If DR.. Talmage does not get out an in
junction against DR.. Depew for Infringement
of the formers patent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
EL1AND DENNIS is the title of Mr.. Ingalls,

ELIAND DENNISi is the title of Mr.. Ingalls,
new lecture, or as some carping critics would
put it, the new title for his old lecture. As
the latter appellation refers evidently to
the photographed portion of the effort,
the whole title raises mild wonder whether
the Senator is going to repeat the Riley-Nye
experiment by forming partnership with
Eli Perkins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
The Assignment of a Judgment.

IHe assignment Oh a OuuEHneHt'
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Can q judgment note held by person be
sold to another person, the note being in
dorsed. II. WILSON.
PITTsBURG, August II.
"A judgment note can be sold like other
property, but the sale must be real, for ac-
tual yalue.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
LIGHTER CRUISERS NEEDED.
The White Squadron to Ascend the AIIssis-
sippi Next Winter.

BAR HARBoR, ME-, Aug. 12.-Secretary
Tracy, in conversation yesterday, said he
was planning to have the White Squadron
visit the Gulf States this fall and winter,
and, if possible, send them up the Missis-
sippi as far as Wick burg. The vessels will
remain here a week longer.
81 SHALL" said the Secretary, recommend
to Congress this winter and urge upon the
members an appropriation for the construc-
tion of some lighter draft vessels for patrol
and police duty, to be used in such cases as
the Bering Sea case aud similar situations
We very much need such vessels at the pres
ent time at the China station, and several of
the vessels In the Bering Sea have been
ordered to proceed, as soon as they can be
spared. to China to protect American inter-
ests there"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

'PEcK's Bad Boy hasn't said anything
funny since he was elected Governor of
Wisconsin" remarked the New York Press
When did he say anything funny before he
was elected Governor His abstinence
from humor is strictly according to prece-
dent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
Jacob c. Ward, Artist.
Jacob C. Ward di

Jac0D 2. W Hru uIeu Ut DIUU1HHeIu, N. %,
Monday, at the age of 81 years. He removed from
Jersey City, where he born, to Bloomfield
about 50 years ago. He was artist, and at the
age of % was director In the old Academy of Art,
in New York. In 1884 he painted the first views Of
the nppcr Mississippi river on board the first Gov
ernment boat that made the trip from st. Louis
st. Paul. In lS45 he went on Il sketching tour to
South America. He also did good deal of work
for magazines,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

The hot period in New York was season
ably improved by the Post, of that city, in
offering the public some Every Cold
Facts" The facts may have been frigid, but
the only theory by which they can be
deemed so is that the esteemed Post ab-
sorbed considerable specific heat, or, in less
scientific language, got quite hot in Offering
them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

IT is now reported that Governor-Senator
Hill is getting ready to boom William c.
Whitney for the Presidential nomination.
Not that the Governor loves Whitney more,
but he loves Cleveland good deal less.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

WITH the Marquis de Leuville formally
declared bankrupt no one can dispute his
eligibility for place on the bargain counter
opened for the patronage of American heir
esseS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

THE discovery of large cave in Ohio in
dicates natures provision for the wants of
three out of the four political parties in
Ohio, after the November election.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

their affairs is civilized, while the white
method of letting some sharp speculator
gobble all the receipts is the contrary?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13
THE FUTURE OF THE STRIP.
Prospect That the Cherokees Will Soon
Sell the Coveted Land.

5eII CUFeteu
ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, Aug. &c. A. Fargo
one of the new Senators of the Cherokee
nation and a man of much influence, SAYS
he will introduce bill as soon as the Chero-
kee Council couvenes in November, to sell
the Cherokee strip and Immediately divide
the proceeds among the people OF the ma
ton.
1t is said a large number of the other MEM
bers of the Council have already promised
to support this measure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-13

Now Carter Harrison indulges in the iri-
descent dream that he has purified the poll
tics of Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Bits OF News Gathered Here and There oy
the Times" Reporters.

Mr.. Lum weashers. Of Raleigh. N. c.
who has been visiting friends in Richmond
has returned.
ne Richmond Cycle Club will take run
IN the country this evening.
Dir. H. W. Baker. weli-known news
paper man Of Lynchburg, is IN Richmond.
Rey. DR.. Lansing Burrows. of Augusta, Ga.
with his daughter, is in Richmond.
Mr.. John q. Andrews is on visit 10 his
family. who are sojourning III Petersburg.
\ Miss Georgia StainbacK. who has been quite
sick at No. 2l5 west Marshall street, Is able
70 DO out.
Major Claiming ". Bolton. OF the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad system, IS IN the
city.
Mr.. Fenton F. Finch and bride are in the
city and are staying at Mrs. X. Is. Snead 5, No.
Dos east Franklin street,
Mrs Otis II. Russell and children. who have
been visiting in the West for about four
months. will arrive in Richmond tonight.
Miss Laura Wright the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. j J. Wright who has been
visiting Nineland. \. j.. has returned home
Judge Roger Gregory. Of King William, is
in the city He will resume his duties as Pro-
fessor IF Law at Richmond College Septem-
Der Z4th.
A meeting Of the officers of Clifton Forge
Mining Company was held at the Exchange
Hotel yesterday afternoon, but only routine
business was transacted.
Past-Grand-Sachem c. Emmett Hill has
returned from the Great Council. which
met at Cleveland. o. t-Grand -Sachem
c. 5. Wells. of Manchester, will return to-
day.
The services at the mission tent near the
Old reservoir. last evening were conducted by
Rev. Fl. I. Williams There were ten re-
quests for prayer Mr.. Williams viii preach
again this evening.
Major Alfred Shield. clerk of the City Cir
cult Court has Just returned from deer
hunt IN New Kent. He said they would have
killed fine buck had not one Of the party
lett his stand and ridden over 10 Tunstalls.
two and a half miles. % warm himself up.
Mrs Marlborough Miss Jennie Marlborough
and Mrs George Risk. OF No. 4l8,5 south
Pine street. have returned from two months
visit 10 Charleston Huntington and other
points in West Virginia.
At a meeting of the executive committee Of
the Rosemary Public Library held on Tues
day afternoon resolutions Of thanks were
adopted 70 Miss Ada Darlington Mr. aud Mrs.
b. Randolph Tatum and Colonel Hilary +.
Jones for large donations Of books.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

U,.,.gs cout-A charter was granted
Yesterday bv Judge s. b. Witt IN the hust-
ln..- court o. tie American Fuel and Heater
C-rllaur The object of the company is 20
loa general manufacturing business and 10
s.U and dispose Of their product OF manu-
fartYe. % manufacture machines ana APP
p4rstus for heating purposes. especially pY
fAe l.~o If OBI. and 90 establish agencies. 10
mbscrire and purchase stock OF other COM
rauic- and toac4uiro property rights
the capital stock " the company ~ 10 De
rot less tlnn e-5 .0J3 nor more than t1UO,, D.
10 .o issued in shares Of 100 each. Inc
comqau, shall at no timo hold property OK
cceling 100 acres ci
The officers o. the company for the iiscaI
ve.r mo H. The0. EliysOn. president
Ilomas 4 age. Wco-president i. &. ChFlS-
tan. secretary. A. W. CARRIER. treasurer.
These. with W j. Royal William J.. NE
ucr. j.. g. Hassele9. J.. I. PAUL. VI. a. WIN
tor # Richmond and William NJ. Batchel-
der of Manmee. o.. are the ncorporatoIs.
Oi.y Cr,uf Coua-The following suits were
instituted yesterday. The Continental Cabi-
rct Company against Preston BelYin. Jam
aucs. 1900.
The Cincinnati Furniture Company against
Preston Bclvln. Damages, 500.
William lrsxIer against city OF Richmond.
Damages. $1,000.
The last named suit is for personal damages
for in urlcs received while driving hose
cart belonging 20 steamer No. of the Fire
Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

The scotchmen OF the City Enjoyed a Picnic
at Young's Pond.

Clan Cameron he'd its first annual picnic
at 4. Ioungs Pond yesterday. Tho Clan on
this occasion was composed Of about three
hundred persons OF all ages and sexes. They
repaired % the ground IN stages, making the
start from Hancock and Clay streets. The
day was most epioysbly spent IN Scotch
games. including tossing the caber. throwing
the stone and heavy hammer, also
in dancing the reel. Highland fling aud
other native dances TO the music furnished by
Professor Robert ireland. of New York city.
Professor Ireland is the most celebrated bag
pipe player in America, and was formerly
piper % the Ninety-third regiment Suther-
land Highlanders. He appeared in full High
land costume. and his music inspired even
the oldest Scot present 10 feats Ot terpsi-
chorean activity. His playing was a reyela-
ton to the younger generation OF the Ian and
raised tho enthusiasm OF the older members
10 the highest point. Clan Cameron was or
gained last winter and named in honor Of
Alexander Cameron. the well-known tobacco
mist of this city. The clan Is composed OF
native ScOtchmen and their sons and grand
sons. An insurance feature IS attached 10 the
organization. Mr.. Cameron and son were
present at the festivities yesterday. Mr.. i. Il.
Campbell. president of the Common Council,
Is chief of the clan, and was present yester-
dav. Captain Epps. John Shanks, George
Lumsden Of Petersburg, Mr.. John j.. Gibson
OF Philadelphia, Iwho organized the clan, as
well az other invited guests participated. In
addition 10 the bag-pipe q full orchestra
furnished excellent music
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

The press speak in high terms of this play
which Is descr bed as q simple, whOesom
portrayal # American life Of to-day Il is
brightly written. and tells an unconventional
story. The central character Is young
Western man who saves his dead father 4
friend from ruin, and finally takes the heart
and hand Of the pretty daughter jim IS "A
uoble-heariod fellow and most sympathetic
character. and can't for long time believe
that the girl he loves returns the sentiment.
OF course there Is william. but not the
conventional one: in this case the
william soils the stock Of mine he
believes worthless but jim finds that a
rich vein has been struck and in a realistic
scene buys up the stock and saves the father
OF the girl he loves The comedy part is
found IN tho second act and is capially PIC
turel by George Gastenard and Mrs. Ne.lie!r,
who on their METROPOLITAN visit become re-
spectiyely baseball and race-hOrse franks
Miss Willard. "Jim's" love. IS "a beautiful
woman. and Joseph Gibbs (JiIn) IS clever
acttr Sale OF seats this morning at . \. Nj.
for Friday and Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

THURSDAY. Ser temher Eth. s. $50 p. NJ. trus.
tees sale OF frame dwelling on Twenty
nrst street ietween and \. Cabell and
Wilson, auct oneers.
THURSDAY. September nth. at $50 7. NJ, sale
of two-story frame dwelling ili0 Floyd ave-
nue.
FRIDAY. September 18TH at 2. NJ. sale OF frame
dwelling ~ north Ninth street
FRIDAY. September 18th. at 4:30 p. VI, trustees
sale of lot on the corner Winder and Wash
ingtOn streets.
FRIDAY. September 18th. az $500 p NJ, commits
siOncr's sale Of new two-stOry frame dwell
ling on Duval between Munford and Walker
streets, j. Thompson Brown Coz auction
GERS.
SATURDAY.. September 18th st $3.50 p. NJ, trus-
tees sale of brick and frame dwelling. 7gi
south Pine stI Get. near New Riverside Park,
y. Thompson Brown Co. auctioneers
SArrRD,Y. September 10Th. az p. NJ. sale OF
frame dwelling, 90 St. James street
TUESDAY. September I'D. az r. NJ, sale OF
dwelling. az north Fourth street
WEDNESDAY,. September I'D, az 8 T. W.. sale Of
brick residence. 203 west Franklin street.
WEDNESDAY, September Both. A. 1870 T. NJ, oom-
missioner sale OF brick dive ling COS north
Second street. John T. Goddin, auction
Ger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

BARKER.-Died. Tuesday morning, Septem.
tember 18th. at I o'clock. at No. 1902 Twenty
sixth street. ADDIE LEE BARKER daughter
Of William Y. b. Barker and Martha H. Barker.
aged eight years and two months.
FEE.-Died September 18th, az the residences
of Miss Emma Price. Clopton street, Swansboro.
Manchester Mrs Ann FEE, wife of the late
Hugh Fee.
LEONARD Died September 1851. EDWARD
GRAY, youngest SON OF L. ". and VI. T..
Leonard
Funeral will take place from the residence OF
his amt 40 north Twentieth street. az 10
o'clock TOMORROW Hriday MORNING.
PATrERSON-Diod,at the residence of his
son-in-law. John Branch. az ll04 Dobson street.
on the 18th instant. after long and painful
illness Mr.. JAMES PATTERSON, in the seventy.
third year of his age.
MANTLE at the residence of her
husband. James Mantle, on Fulton Hill.
HenricO county, on September IS, 1891 AZ
$3.50 clock p u, Mrs. ELIZABETH a.
MANTLE.
2 O'Clock L. VI. TO-DAY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-17

to the Council that the sewer bo constructed
when funds are available.
Mill l.. Carter then appealed TO the mag
hahllhlty 81 the members Of tho committee
by stating that he had never vet asked for A
favor, but that he would appreciate il yerv
hlshiN II the committee would grant the
request of some Of his constituents 20 have
brick pavements laid on China between Bel
Ndoro aud Pine streets out Of the regular
turn. The committee granted the request
without the slightest hcsitancy and Mr.. Car
Ter was once moro happy man.
~ the suggestion of Mr. Thomas IL was de-
cidcd 20 have High street graded from Fifth
T. 0econd- street by the hands and carts of
tho department
AZ the request OF Major Capers 10 was de-
c.dod 10 have the gutlering III front of the
Masonic Temple. on Adams and Broad streets,
0t once repaired