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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
IT is interesting when great corporate in.

IT is interesting when great corporate in
terests in New York are declaring that an
underground railway would never be sue
cessful. to learn from London that the
Greathead tunnel, in which an electric rail-
way has been in operation for six months,
has earned remarkable success. The argu-
ments by which the opponents of new i'm
provement demonstrate its impracticab1lity
are always numerous, but are not SO conyinc-
ing as the evidence of actual practice. This
has future interest for Pittsburg in the fact
that when our population reaches a suft-
cient magnitude the shortest way to get
past our hills will be to tunnel through
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
ABOUT GOLD DoIIARs.
They Are Very Scarce Because They Are No
Longer Coined.

They Are Very Scarce Because They Are No
Longer Coined.
Philadelphia CALL
The act of Congress abolishing the coinage
of gold dollars was approved September 28,
1880. The reason urged for its passage was
the Inconvenience of handling the coin be-
cause OF their small size, the danger OF loss
for the same reason, and the fact that silver
dollars and paper currency would answer
every purpose for small transactions. Con-
gress saw the force of all this and promptly
passed the bill. In anticipation Of such ac-
ton, and to prevent as far as possible specu-
lat1on in the coin, none were struck on last
year the at Philadelphia Mint, and all paid
into the Treasury were recoined into larger
denominations. With the abolition of the gold
dollar, adollar gold piece and nickel 3cent
piece also passed into obscurftyI their coin
age becoming illegal by the passage Of the
same act.
During the 40 years that the gold dollar
was in circulation, from 1s4s to 1889, 19,499 3S7
were issued, Of which 16, 223, 438 were coined
at the mint in this city. The New Orleans
MINT M,nt 1 WHICH 1a,s Sas as engaged IN their coinage
issued 100, 900. The facilities of this mint
are now devoted almost exclusively to silver
dollars. The San Francisco Mint coined but
ing at spasmodfc intervals until 1870, when
they ceased entirely. The Dahlonega, Ga,
and Charlotte, N. c., mints, both of which
suspended operations in 1851, at the begin
ming OF the war, coined respectively Sa,629
and $l09, 13s worth of these minute coins
From these figures it will be seen that the
great majority of the gold dollars were
coined in this city, the amount during the
fiscal year 1898 being upward Of s30, 1000
Despite the efforts of the Government to
prevent speculation in the coin and to
gather allof them in, many are held by op-
orators and dealers In rare coin, and COM
mand premium. Those of earlier date are
much more valuable, however, as shown at
a recent sale Of coins, when a gold dollar Of
the date Of 1884 sold for SO 70. This date Is
very rare, and the coin was exceptionally
perfect. On the same occasion one of the
year 1868 was purchased for s12 and another
of 1875 was regarded as cheap at S16 30.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

sTHE farmer who gets taken in by the
swindler is unusually numerous this year."
says the PhiIadelphia Inquirer. Perhaps so;
but if the reports of esteemed contemporaries
that Kansas farmers are getting their farms
mortgaged to full value and then abandon
ing them, are to be believed, there Is COM
pensation out West in the numerous in
stances in which the operation is the other
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

1T IS satisfactory to observe that the
Asbury Park National Bank was closed on
July !, and on July 2 the announcement
was made that the Comptroller of the Cur
rency had decided to put it in the hands of
a receiver. 1t is pleasant to have evidence
!the Comptroller has learned wisdom by ex-
Derience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Lieutenant j. G. McWhorter.

First Lieutenant Jacob Grey McWhorter,
United States Marine Corps. who died at the Ma
rine Hospital, Chelsea, Mass. on June q, was
born in Augusta, Ga, June II, 1851. He was grad
uated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis with
high honors in 1882 and after o two years. cruise
in the United States steamer Lancaster with the
European squadron he returned home and was
transferred to the Marine Corps and ordered to the
Mare Island Navy Yard Cal. From there he went
on a three years. cruise in the United States
steamer Adams. He was at the Sandwich Islands
during the revolution there and at Samoa when
Maliefoa was deposed tnd Tamasese set up as King.
He returned to San francisco in 1889 and was sta
TONED at Norfolk, Philadelphia, and finally
Boston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

Now the Court Minister comes forward
and gently dissents from the allegation that
he said the old Emperor William would
have dismissed Bismarck If he had lived.
This renders it incumbent on NJ. de Blowitz
to rise and defend himself from the charge
of having perpetrated bogus interview.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Don't Want to Get Mixed.

Boston HerHIu.J
The Mayor of Brooklyn has ordered de-
sign for Mayors flag. Across the bridge in
New York, they put up two lamp posts in
front of the residence of their Mayor. Up to
date Boston has no distinctive badge for her
Mavor. Decoratively, he Is just as good as
the next man, and no better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
IT WAS AN EXPERIMENT.
Though 1t Didn't Work Well, 1t Was Worth
All 1t Cost.

All It Cost.
M. Quad in New York World.1
On the left hand of the New York entrance
of the bridge are seven benches, and these
benches are invariably occupied by from 30
to IS men. 1t is q cool place in there, and
while they rest some smoke and doze. Yes
day at a certain hour in the afternoon it hap
pened that all were awake, and q gentleman
was seen to advance to the man having
seat on the corner and whisper to him and
pass him dime. The man nodded, looked
around, and then raised his arms and
stretched and yawned. 1t was catching.
Every other man on the seven benches fol
lowed suit. A minute later the man at the
end stood up kicked down his trouser-legs
and remarked:
"Wel, I guess I'll go out and look for
job"
There was no imitation this'time. They
hitched along to take up the room he had
vacated, and 80 voices replied in chorus:
"Well, guess won't?'
As an experiment 1t was failure, but It
was richly worth 10 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Obituary Notes.

DIR. W. L. HEDDENs, one of the most prominent
physicians of Western Missouri, died at st. Joseph
Friday, aged GA years.
GwILYM GwENT, aged So, of wilkesbarre an
eminent Welsh composer, died suddenly at Ply
mouth yesterday morning from the effects of
ruptured blood vessel.
REV. FRANK Z. MORTON, d. D., q well-known
Episcopal clergyman, died in Forest Hills, Mass,
Friday, aged AZ years. He had occupied pulpits In
Washington, Middletown, Conn.,; Albany and
Lynn, Mass.
JOHN p. CASSIDY. a pioneer baseball player.
died Friday at Brooklyn, In his SD year. He was
member Of the old Brooklyn Baseball Club, and
was,noted both Ms a fielder and heavy batter. He
originally belonged to the Providence team, and
was one of the organizers Of the Long Island Ath-
letic League.
JOHN PALMER WYMAN, descendant of English
colonial and Revolutionary stock, died in Arlington
Mass, Wednesday. His fro ancestor of the name
was Lieutenant John Wyman. of the British army.
who settled in Woburn, Mass, in 164o and his line
Of descent included Captain Seth Wyman, who
after Lovell's death, commanded In the historic
''Lovels fght' against the Indians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
A Knockout Blow.

Chicago IrlDune'i
when come back from Australia" said
John L. Sullivan, as he sailed from San Fran-,
cisco, II intend to take hand in poll tics,
and may stump several States for the Demo
cratic party" We hope John will carry out
tho threat. The Democratic party de-
serves it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

"DoN'T paint New York City black be-
cause the census says so. The paint is bad"
says the New York Recorder. Is it possible
that the new Republican organ is going to
start its career by the party crime of dis
crediting the Porterean census? The Re
corder will get itself denounced as a hated
Mugwump if it does not take care.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

THE Navajo Indian scare has been set
tied by discreet management If the same
course had been taken in the Sioux trouble
the same result could have been reached.
The time to suppress Indian outbreaks is
before they commence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

Boston Herald.J

Inasmuch as Prince George came across
the continent to New York, none of the New
York interviewers have seen fit to ask him
how he likes America. They put that ques-
tion only to visiting foreigners as they come
up the harboE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

THE Ohio Democrats announce that they
intend to make short campaign this year.
All right; but our Democratic friends had
better get out an insurance policy against
experiencing the result of a short campaign
in a short vote.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Keep Your Eye on Him.

New York Advertiser.1
The cable news that Mr.. Gladstone already
is strong enough to walk out indicates that
he soon may be able to walk into somebody,
as is his habit when he feels just like it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

If we would give bonds to Germany that
we will keep our cyclones away, that power
might be glad to make an arrangement for
letting in our hogs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Maggie j. Grant.

Miss Maggie j. Grant. daughter of Mrs.
Margaret and the late John Grant, died at the fam
fly residence, No. 6204 Penn avenue Twentieth
ward, last Friday at $3.50 P. N. Requiem mass will
be observed at the Sacred Heart (R. C.) Church,
Center avenue, East End. tomorrow at A. N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
Oscar 8. HOuts.

Oscar S. Houtz, Manager of the Pennsyl-
vania Publishing Company, was found dead in his
Office at Harrisburg yesterday morning He was
prominent business of that city. He was
about 60 years of age. His death Is supposed to
have resulted from heart failure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

THE completion of the bridge in time fof
the Schenley Park celebration was a piece
of successful hustling which confers decided
credit on the Department of Public Works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

ALTHOUGH the prediction Of Slightly
warmer weather. did not materialize, the
Weather Bureau can be forgiven after such
a day as Yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

This issue of THE DISPATCH contains
20 pages, made up of THREE PARTS.
Failure the part of Carriers, Agents,
Newsdealers or Newsboys to supply patrons
with Complete Number should be prompt
1y reported to this office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-05

seTHE other day Colonel Nat Mckay re-
ferred me to a very nice boarding house on
Madison Square, said newspaper friend,
sand I went over, secured the rooms and
sent nv trunks up. That was on Saturday.
1 had late assignment and didn't go home
Saturday night. Got wet on Sunday, and
finally turned up about 8 O'Clock Sunday
evening, looking, confess, somewhat soiled
and bedraggled. had friend with me, to
whom / had been Dragging about my new
rooms. Not yet having been provided with
3 night key rang the bell.
I "'Well, now, what do you want?' was. the
greeting OF the maid who opened the door.
"My friend laughed, but retreated down one
step. was too MUCH taken back to reply
promptly. The girl had the floor.
"'Go long, away with yOu,' she snapped,
and slammed the door in my face.
Here was q dilemma. My friend sug
gested that perhaps i had mistaken the
number, but was certain l had not. The
girl hadnot seen me before. But to- be mis-.
taken for a tramp was funny. So*we sat
The state capital., 1891-11-07
BLOOMINGTON. I'LL.

On last Wednesday evening at the A.
NJ. E. church occurred the marriage of
Mr.. Oewn Smith and Miss Agnes
Mcdowell, Rev. H. DePugh performing
the ceremony. Mrs. Charles Lewis has
been very ill for several days past with
ague. We were very sorry to learn of
the death of Mrs. Clinton Hill at her
home in Meadville Pa, last week. She
was most amiable young woman. and a
fine musician. She had many friends
here, who sincerely mourn her untimely
demise, and extend sympathy to the
bereaved family and husband. Mrs.
McEwen, who suffered a paralytic stroke
some months ago, is still confined to her
bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Moody left for
Peoria Thursday to be present at the
MOODY IurnDo nuptials ON the evening
of the 9th, inst. Mr.. Evans Ross left on
wednesday for Xenia o., for the purpose
OF completing his collegiate course at
Wil3erforce. Mrs. Wilson Jones de-
parted on the Hummer Wednesday
morning tor Chicago, her future home.
A "nuttlng" party was INDUCED in by a
select few last week. All report hay-
ing merry time amid the rustic scenery.
Jesse Blackburn was released from the
county Jail Tuesday on a bond of s4OO.
Judge Upton finally agreed to lower the
bond from 800, and he was able to give
the S40O required and so was released.
He is the Pullman porter who Is charg-
ed with stealing diamond from a pass
enger on the c. s. A.
Master Ralph Partee of Chicago spent
Sunday in the city the guest of his con-
sin Miss Halle Green,
The state capital., 1891-11-07
LINCOLN. ILL.

Mr.. Abe Williams, of Bloomington
came down to see his family, and will re-
main over, two or three days.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith, formerly of this
place, but now of Kansas, is now in the
city, visiting friends. and in search of
her son, from whom she is lost.
The young gentlemen of Bloomington,
who came down to give their musical
concert Monday, have returned home.
about half rich.
On Monday November 2nd, occurred
the saddest affair, of our modern history.
Mrs. Joseph Boyed, who enjoyed the
best of health, all day thought she would
attend the concert that evening, which
she did, but not knowing death was so
near. About 8 80 p. m in the midst of
the fun, and she herself enjoying it, was
violently seized, with death with which
she struggled, for few hours, but was
conquered and quietly passed away at
2:37 a. m. She was born in 1888 and
was therefore SO years of age, and leaves
husband and four children, to mourn
her loss.
Her daughter Mrs. Dora Bowman of
Alton, brother, Henry Collins of Clinton
and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alice Oren-
dotf Of Chicago. arrived in time, only to
see the remains.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
ALTON, ILL.

MR.. EDITOR:-Space in your paper
for few words from Alton I must
humbly request.
CampbellChapelc church of this city is
in sympathy with the spirit, that guides
the great connection of African MethO-
dism to which she belongs; and for 40
years has faithfully and efficiently per-
formed her local work. The people
seating capacity of $50. The member
ship at present is rs but she hopes to
increase it this conference year. For
almost five years the church has been
on the decline. The young portion of
the congregation drifted slowly away,
until only few remained, and these
came irregularly. The members be-
came discouraged and attended the
service only because they were accus-
toned to do so it seemed. The several
pastors prayed, sang and preached, but
all seemed of no avail. The AltOnians
were dolesOme upon church matters,
and would not be aroused
AT the Illinois Annual Conference
in Quincy, Sept 3rd, Rev. T.. M. Fen
wick, who had just transferred from
the Iowa cOnferance, not-with-stand-
ing the gloomy and uninviting out
look consented to be our pastor. He is
the right man. we rejoice that he came.
IOwa's loss is certainly Atoms gain.
Elder Fenwick has already dispersed
much of the dense gloom, and put to
flight the dependency. The young
people are tlocking to his church, and
sabbath school. His congregation is
steadily increasing.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting
is one of the best meetings held.
Prayer meeting had sunk into Oblivion
but the Elder has raised it to it's pro-
per eminence; and the meeting is large
ly attended. God is with his people,
1t was returning from prayer meeting
that determined to write this letter.
Campbell Chapel is awake! May
God permit the continuation of this
great anaGood work.
Respectfully,
PEDRO.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
REAT AUCTION
SALE
" q nall tho attnntin nf th O

We call the attention Of the trad
ing public to the large advertise
ment Of Klaholt & Fogarty, in this
issue Of the CAPITAL. They are a
reliable firm and are leaders in low
prices and the best qualities of
shoes in the market. If you are in
need ota pair of shoes you will save
money by buying now. They car
ry the largest stock in the city and
are daily adding more, Call and
see them if you don't want to get
robbed. Remember their store is
No. 102 South Side of Square.
S. Merke. Restaurant and Lunch Coun-
ter, opposite depot. Peoria Ills,
J. Freund, sole agent for the cele
brated Weber Lindeman Pianos. 5l4
s. Square
We call the attention ofour read
ers to Justice Of the Peace, L. L.
Dapron, 116 north 5th st. Any
persons having business in his line
whether collections or legal, will
do we'll to give him call.
We call the attention of our readers
to the improved train service of the
reliable Illinois Central Railroad, its
elegant Vestibute Train and change of
time.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.
NEWS AND NOTES .

On Thursday eve, Oct. goth, the
sewing circle of A. M. E. Church,
gave grand entertainment at G.. A.
R. Hall, which was largely attend
ed, and the good ladies spared no
pains to make it success. Several
prizes were awarded: one an over
coat. to Willis Reese, who brought
in the most money: second prize a
cap, to Willie Robinson; third, pair
of pants, to Walter Patterson. Mrs.
M. Davis, beautiful quilt. Beth
el chuhch has some very good work
ers, and when they set their heads
to anything, are bound to succeed.
Mrs. Sallie Cavile, has ended very
pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs.
Martha Elliott, and returned to her
home in Chicago. Mr.. Robert Blue,
wife and son, of Missouri, are in the
city, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Blues
sons and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Blue, Mr.. John Blue, and Mesdames
Roberts and Partridge. Mr.. and
Mrs. Spencer, formerly residents of
this city, but lately of St. Joe, Mo-,
are in our city visiting. Why is it
our Colored fireman fail to be on
hand at fires as promptly as in for
mer days? Get move on you boys,
and sustain your reputation. We
noticed several highly educated
white brethren who failed to un-
derstand the new system of voting
Tuesday: our race is not the only
one which is ignorant. Several of
j. w. Warfeld's friends gave him
a pleasant surprise last Wednesday
evening, as he was on the eve of his
departure for st. Louis. Those par
ticipating, were Messrs. King, Len
ard, Lynn, Topp and your humble
scribe. Miss Emma Smith and Mr..
Grant Edwards, planned pleasant
surprise on Mr.. Renis Wires at his
pleasant home on Fayette street, on
Tuesday eve, it being his birth day.
Those present, were, Misses Fannie
and Lizzie Cummins, Fannie and
Katie Corbin, Emma Smith. Mr..
and Mrs. Spencer of St. Joe, Mo-,
and Messrs. Baker, ORGY, Hammers,
Turner, Reese, Cowans, Harris and
Edwards. M. B. III.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
PEORIA. ILL.

Mrs. Anna Bird arrived from Chi
cago on the Sd, to attend the bed
side of her sick daughter. Miss p.
Hamilton of East ST. Louis, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Watson, on
9th street. Wood River Baptist AS
sociation was held in this city last
week. 1t was. conducted in an intel
ligent manner, and was credit to
the delegates and also to the city.
1t was largely attended and adjourn
ed on the 31st. to meet a. Cairo in
1892. Mr.. A. Crawford of Lincoln
is visiting in thissssscity. Any one
having news for the Capital, will
please leave it at 220 Fulton street.
l.. G. Murphy.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
COMBINATION
RECLINING
CHAIR CARS.
ANOTHER
ADDITION AND
IMPROVEMENT
IN THE ALTON'S
EQUIPMENT

The latest addition to the matchless
equipment of the Chicago q Alton Rail-
road comes IN the front of combination
smoking and reclining chair cars. These
chair cars are divided into two parts, one
half being given up to smokers, while
the other half is devoted to regular pass
engers. They Iare vestibuled, hea edby
Bakers patent safety car heater, and
contain all modern appliances which in
any way contribute to the comfort Of the
passenger.
The seats in the new cars are the regu-
lar standard chairs which are used in the
Atoms famous palace reclining chair
cars,
Combination cars, palace reclining
chair cars free of extra charge), Pull
man Compartment sleeping cars, Pull
man buffet sleeping cars. and day cars
will now compose the equipment Of the
Atoms famous Chicago-St. Louis yesti-
buled limited trains.
In matter of equipment the Chicago &
Alton Railroad leads all leaders.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
BELOIT. WIS. Nov. 2 1891

Mr.. EDITOR Accept ray thanks for
the prompt and correct account OF our
church, entertainments, published III
your last issue.
/ have studied your paper critically,
and pronounce it, the best race periodl.-
cal in the West. Therefore as lover OF
race enterprises, pledge you my unso-
licited, support, in getting it into oul
homes. do this because l believe you
to be fair minded. Our new church will
be great help to you, and you will be
great help to us. Miss Mavia .sDowelly
presented the pastor Rev. S. B. Jones,
with beautiful $1,000 family bible.
Yours for God and humanity
REV. S. B. JONES.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
A RING SOCIABLE

On last Monday night, Club No.
2. gave pldasant sociable at the
residence Of Mrs. Henry Clay, for
the benefit Of Club No. Is, ofwhich
Mrs. Woods is Captain. The we'll
decorated parlars were crowded to
their limit by those present. The
program consisted Of recitations vo-
cal and instrumental music. The
handsome gold ring was given to
Bunnie Bill for the best recitation.
One principal feature of the even
ing, swas the ring cake, and Mrs.
Min Johnson got the lucky slice.
Mrs. woods, was ably assisted by
Mrs. Henry Clay, Mrs. Mllligan,
and the Misses Henry. At sea-
sonable hour, all departed for their
homes wishing Mrs. Woods success.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
Blu FF LINE.
ST. LOUIS, ALTON AND SFRf
FIELD. r. r.

Take the "Bluf line" for Alton
ST. Louis and Jerseyville, and ali
points reached by these cities. Call
on any ticket agent of this company
who will give you through rates and
show you excellent connections now
made by the new train service.
Rates as low as the lowest. Theatrical
troups will do we'll to call and see
special inducements we can offer
them. Reduced rates for all occas.
on. F. E. FISHER,
Gen. Pass. ACT.
The state capital., 1891-11-07
A Good Offer.

We will mail the CAPITAL free for
SIX months to any person who will Sc
cure us an intelligent and trusty boy to
sell the paper on Saturday of each
week
The state capital., 1891-11-07
A. Musical Treat I'm stole.
The Clipper Band Will Assist.


The Clipper Band under the auspices
of company No. II. Mrs. f. Major
captain will give concert Tuesday
night, Nov. the 10, at St. Paul,,s A. NJ. E
church, for the benefit of that church,
which promises to be the treat of the
season. The boys say they intend to as
tonsh the natives" In addition to the
musical program Major HenLv Petit,
and J. Waller Oglesby recognized to be
the leading fun makers of the city, have
some sketches in which they will appear,
which are said to be side splitting.
THE LEADING TALENT
of the city will assist in making this the
grandest entertainment yet given in this
city.
Admission Is cents, or 25 cents per
couple. Children 10 cents.
Mrs Z. Nailor, Captain.