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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
a WAGER ON THE BIBLE.
Alabama Doctors Put Up 81 900 Each O
the Form of Baptism.

Alabama Doctors Put Up 81 900 Each on
the Form of Baptism.
CINCINNATI, July 11.-This challenge
has excited no little comment throughout
the South:
I hereby offer $1,000 for conclusive evil
dence that immersion is taught as Chris
tian baptism-that is, as the only form of
Christian baptism taught by the Bible. The
judges shall be composed of five clergymen
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, to be
chosen by me, and five men to be chosen by
DR.. e. c. Anderson. r. 81. HUeER.
The signer of the above challenge is q
prominent member of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church at Admission, Ala, leading
physician of the State and ex-Mayor of
Admission. DR.. Huger throws down his
gauntlet at brother Esculapian in the per-
son of DR.. A. G. Anderson, practicing
physician in Admission, deacon in the
Christian Church, Superintendent of the
Sunday school and very Jealous and sue
cessful church worker.
The latest announcement Is that each of
the contesting parties-that is, the Episco-
palians on the one side and the members of
the Christian Church on the other-will
select an oratorical and theological gladi-
ator, and the ten judges will decide to
whom the crown belongs-and with the vic
torious wreath, of course, will go the 81 900.
Now is the opportunity for some of our
masters OF exegesis to volunteer their
services In the cause of truth, and, incl
dentally, bag this 81 900, for it is well
understood that the winner of the wager
will present to the biblical expounder who
wins the battle the fruits of victory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
MOBILES BAD BLUNDER.
HE ASKS ABOUT THE POLITICS OF A
PROSPECTIVE APPOINTEE.

The Secret Of Prof. Nipher Not Being Ap-
pointed Chief of the Weather Bureau
He Was Not Quite Ready to Play the,
Politician.
81 LOUIS, July 11.-Secretary Noble has
put his foot in it again. 1t now transpires
that the telegram which was sent to Prof.
Nipher, of this city, asking, "What are
your politics? Answer by telegram" and
attributed throughout the country to Sec
retary Rusk, was sent by Noble from Hot
Springs. When the Weather Bureau was
divorced from the War Department and
made part Of the Department of Agricul-
ture, Noble saw a chance to make himself
more solid with the President than before
by having the Office made up in the interest
of the administration, and at the same time
by having his friends appointed to get in q
slap at the Filley crowd.
1t was with this view that he came on
here to st. Louis about the 1st of june.
Everything appeared to be as he wished,
and it was understood that he was satisfied
with the selection of Prof. Nipher to take
charge of the bureau. While the appoint
ment of Prof. Nipher had not been an
nounced officially, it was generally believed
that he was to have the position, and the
papers had all published it. Everything
went all right with the Secretary of the In
terror till he reached Hot Springs about
June 3. Here it occurred to him that he
did not know Nipher's politics, and that
was q most important consideration, 60 he
sent this telegram;
Hot SPRINGS ARK, June 6-Prof. Francis
E. Nipher, st. Louis, No.: What are your
politics? Answer by telegram.
JOHN W. NOBLE, Secretary
It will be seen that this telegram was
signed in the official capacity of General
Noble, and it appears that this information
was sought, not simply on private or per-
sonal grounds, but as Secretary of the Inte-
rior. Prof. Nipher answered with the tele-
gram printed below, and when the official
announcement of the appointment was
made, it was found that the telegram sent
from Hot Springs and signed by John W.
Noble, Secretary, had done its work, and
Nipher was set aside to make place for a
man to whom it was not necessary to adj
dress telegram asking his politics and
signed by the Secretary of the Interior
Prof Nipher, on being interviewed here,
said he sent the following telegram in reply
to that of Noble:
Replying to your telegram, as requested,
respectful state that am not q politician.
and do not intend to engage in politics.
Prof. Nipher said further that after an
swering the dispatch of Noble he heard
nothing more about the appointment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

there is every prospect that il will be in
creased during the coming summer. The
largest production of the field was last Nav.
when it reached 100, 600 barrels dav, and
Il is quite likely that this yield will again be
reached and without any particular effort
Mr.. Chambers thought the requests of the
producers for additional concessions from
the Government in the way of new territory
would not be granted.
The Russian producer, according to Mr.
Chambers view of him, is by no means a
backward person about asking favors of
the Government, but the Government is
not much given TO granting his requests,
Nishnegradski, the Russian Minister of
Finance, is very clear headed individual.
and 1t seems to be his opinion that the area
Of the oil. fields is quite large enough at
present, and it is not expected that the
producers will be given any additional Gov
ernment lands, nor do they need them The
baku field is already large, and the supply
Of oil seems to be almost inexhaustible.
One Big Geyser Silent
The big geyser which started ND few
months ago at the rate of 40, coo barrels a
day (repOrted by cable as doing 400. 600 bar
rels) has blown itself out and is now living
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Let Us Tempt You.

Monday we will hold big sale of mems
suits, first-class quality, for 50 suit. Let
us tempt you to call and see them. Here's
an idea what you can buy at the special
price of 50: We will sell an elegant line of
mems cashmere all-wool suits at 50; fine
line of mems tweed cutaway suits, both
light and dark patterns, So; an extra fine line
Of mems worsted and diagonal suits, bound Of
plain, at 50; line of rich fast-black chew
lots at 50; also many styles of silk mixtures
and fancy cheyiots at 50. Every suit in the
lot is the greatest value we have ever had
the pleasure of giving to the public. Re-
member our 50 suit sale Monday
P. G. G. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
A Noted Month.
'om Keokuk, Ia, Democrat.l

From Keokuk, Ia, Democrat.l
August, 1887, was noted month. 1t gave
extreme heat and extreme cold, the results
of which were disastrous to the public
health. Cases of collie, cholera morbus and
diarrhna were abundant, and there were nu-
merous calls at the drug stores for Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy.
Druggists of this city tell US that this reme-
dy has been more frequently called for dur
ing the past month than any other prepara-
ton, and that it has proven panacea for
the very worst cases. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is merito-
rious medicinal preparation for all summer
complaints for which it is recommended,
and grows in popularity in this city and
vicinity. The sales are increasing rapidly
and wonderful cures are. reported. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
HIS RESIDENCE RELEASED.

The Attachment on Baron Lagerfeifs East
End House Removed by a Bank.
The sensation caused by the disappear.
ance of Baron Lagerfelt, the Assistant,
Austrian Consul at Pittsburg for time was
recalled yesterday by the filing of paper
in the Prothonotary's cfice. The document
was a release from the Keystone Bank of
Pittsburg, which, for value received, re-
leased the lien of attachment on the Baron's
former residence on Highland avenue, Nine
teenth ward.
The release was signed by j. j. vande-
grift, President of the bank, and was made
In pursuance of a resolution passed by the
Board of Directors. The banks claim
against Baron Lagerfelt was about $40. 600.
but the amount of value received for which
the lien was released was not stated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Sample Photographs Stolen.

The showcases of Aufrecht's photograph
gallery on Liberty street were broken into
on Friday night and some of the photo
graphs stolen. This is the second time this
has happened, and Mr.. Aufrecht is puzzled
to know why his samples are tampered with,
ss their intrinsic value is so trifing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

Rothschilds have come into the business
with large capital and have particularly de-
veloped the refining and transportation
branches. Mr. Deneys thinks the exhaustion
of the oil fields Is long way in the future,
if it ever occurs. If there should ever be
the need, drilling would be stimulated on
the plateaux of Benegadi, Aliata, Khidir-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
e. Jordan's Swimming School

Removed to Seventh street bridge. Pub
lie sale will take place on Wednesday, July
Is, 1891, at o'clock p. NJ, of four-horse
power naptha launch, seating from 20 to rs
persons; also boathouss and equipments.
Owen Fitzsimmons, Auctioneer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Excursion tn the Ocean,

Remember the excursion next Thursday,
July 16, to Atlantic City, via the B. s. o.
R. r. Rate, $40 the round trip, tickets
good to stop at Washington City returning,
and good for ten days. Trains leave Pitts
burg at S:15 A. NJ and 900 p M, with
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars and day
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Tho c. NJ. b. A. Excursion to the Thousand
Islands.

On Monday, July 20, the first excursion
of the season will leave over the A. V.R.R.
at ga. NJ. The round trip at the low rate
of twelve dollars, good to stop off at Lake
Chautauqua, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
fifteen davs. Eastlake and Pullman
coaches. For further information apply to
j. W. Sullivan, 305 Main street, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

rave me some new facts in regard to the
Pussior oil fields which will interest the
readers of The DISPATCH
Mr.. Chambers says the magnitude of the
oil business in Russia is much greater than
American operators generally have any idea
OF. and backed as the Russians are with
abundant capital, and with their determi-
nation to push their product into every
market possible, Americans will have to be
on the alert to hold their own.
Production of the Baku Field.
The production of the Baku field is now
something like 10000 barrels day, and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

CONSUL JAMES
c. CHAM B ERS,
who represents the
United States at
Batoum, Russia,
has arrived in New
York on O short
leave of absence.
He had a thorough
knowledge of the
petroleum business
of America prior
to his appointment
some years ago as
Consul, and Its
knowledge has par
ticularly fitted him
for intelligent OBJ
servation of the in
dustry in Russia
In an extended con-
versation with Con-
sui Chambers he
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Inside the Big Building

1t was through these gates that the car
riage of the American Minister with its
liveried coachman took myself and Mr..
Butler, the Secretary of our Legation, yes
terday afternoon, and it was in one of the
largest of the courts that the carriage
stopped and let us out at the marble stairs
which led up to the offices of the Secretary
of State and also to the audience rooms Of
the President of the Republic. The Secre-
tary of States rooms are furnished after the
French style, with bright-colored carpets,
many pictures and some statuary.
The ante-room to the Presidents Office is
right next to the psrlors of Maximillian,
and here we waited for a moment amid
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

dormant Whether it will be revived re-
mains TO be determined, but Mr..
Chambers thought it quite likely that the
well had run its mad race. Other large
wells will no doubt come to take its place.
and the aggregate yield of the field will be
maintained.
All the wells in the Baku field are started
as 24-inch holes and are graduated down,
though when finished they are larger than
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

WE have just finished taking stock and
have marked everything down. Call and
see for yourself.
MICHIGAN FURNITURE Co.,
437 Smithfield street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

WE have Just finished taking stock and
have marked everything down. Call and
see for yourself.
MICHIGAN FURNITURE Co.,
% A37 Smithfeld street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

order, Imagine low, gray, two-story
building covering many acres Let its walls
be of gray stucco and let 1t have many
courts within it, rooted only by the blue
sky and paved with great blocks of stone.
Some Of these courts are SO large that a
regiment of cavalry could go through their
evolutions within them, and the entrance TO
the palace is by great doors or gateways,
faced with massive columns, against which
soldiers in uniform stand and scrutinizs
carefully all those who go in or pass out.
There are more soldiers as you go into the
courts, and at every corner you meet a
guard
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

Our line of Office furniture can not be sur
passed in the city. Call and see for your
SELF MICHIGAN FURNITURE Co.,
az Smith6eld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
DON'T FORGET THE NEXT EXCURSION
Via the b. & O. X. r. to Atlantic City.

On next Thursday, July 16, to Atlantic
City, via Washington, Baltimore and Phila-
delphia; tickets good to stop at Washing
ton CITY returning. Rate, $40 the round
trip, and tickets good for ten days
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

BADGES for lodges and societies at Nc
Mahon Bros. 8, Adams, 80 Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

FEET without corns are pearls of high
price. Daisy Corn Cure is positive and per-
manent in its effect 15 cents; all druggists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

crowd of Office seekers, much like those who
hang about the White House at the begin
ming of the Congressional session, while We
gave our cards to the gorgeous aide-de-csmp
in charge The fact that we came from the
United States Legation passed us at once
into second waiting room devoted only to
the favored few, and moment later the
word came from President Diaz that he
would see us at once. Among those wait
ing for an audience in this room were half
dozen noted generals, one or two senators,
Mr.. Verger, a partner of the late Senator
Hearst in his large Mexican investments,
and the son of President Jaures.
Into the August Presence.
The room was welI-furnished- Paper Of
red satin covered the walls. The chairs and
sofas were finely upholstered and velvet
rug was spread upon the floor. We had
scarcely seated ourselves before the door
opened and the aide-de-eamp motioned for
us to enter. We stepped across the thresh-
old and found ourselves in large, we'll
lighted and plainly-furnished room, in
which two men were standing. One of these
I recognized as Senior Ignacio Mariscal, the
Secretary of State, and the other was q
straight, dignifed man of medium height,
dressed in citizens clothes. This was Presi-
dent Diaz
He looks more like practical business
man than the average Mexican, but his face
and figure is a striking one, and without
ostentation or self-assumption he impresses
you at once as a man of great strength Of
character and extraordinary ability. His
looks do no belle him. He is, by all odds,
the greatest man in Mexico to-day, and his
work shows him to be one of the greatest
executives of the world. He took Mexico
in a state of revolution and he has brought
it it into iSs state ~ of peace. oh He ~ grasped m the
country when it was in anarchy, and he has
brought order and good government out Of
the confusion.
What Mexico Owes to Diaz
He has started the era Of railroads and hs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

new markets all over the world and by
this means maintaining the price of crude
at home. r. W. CRISWELL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
Sohmer Pianos, Colby Pianos, Schubert
Pianos.

These matchless pianos for sale at the
most reasonable prices and accommodating
terms by J. M. Hoffman, & Co., 537 Smith
field street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12
RUSSIA RICH IN OIL.
The Magnitude of the Busi-
ness Will Surprise
American Producers.
NO END TO THE SUPPLY.
Wells Are Larger Than Ours and,
the Machinery Different
THREE AMERICANS IN THE FIELD,
Development Of the Refining and Trans
portatiOn Branches
NEW FIGURESFROM THE Q. s CoNSUI5
NO END TO THE SUPPLY.
THREE AMERICANS IN THE FIELD.
IEW FIGURESsFROM THE Q. s coNSUI;

rcoBEEsroEDEScE OF THE pIspArcH.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-12

He has started the era of railroads and hs
has pushed manufacturing and modern de-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15

indications for Delaware, southerly
winds and warmer fair till evening.
local rains and cooler at night.
The Indications for Maryland are in
creasing sloudiness and showers In the
afternoon winds generally soBtheriy, and
slightly warmer during the day, becom
ing cooler at night; showers are probable
Sunday.
New York Herald Forecasts There
mas been steady advance eastward of
the area OF low barometer and it's centre
10 now about the western border of Mis-
souri, and Iowa. It's advance has been
preceded by rains and brisk winds, which
nave IN some cases reached the impor.
ance OF tornadoes A general decline in
oarometric pressure has also been noted
ia all the countries west of she Ale
enemies, from the northern frontier TO the
our. The effect Of the progress Of the
storm Will be to cause from fresh to
brisk southsrly and southwesterly winds
in the East. The highest pressures re-
ported are about the mouth of the St
Lawrence and on the southern coaet
Another storm centre has developed in
the northwest provinces, and is now
central Just north of Montana. There
has been rain in nearly all the country
from Texas to North Carolina. Western
New York and Ohio also report consider
able precipitation. The southwestern
warm wave has made some easterly pro
gress, but little toward the north he
chief miniDla reported are Northheld
IT. 40 degrees, and Minnedosa, MINI. 81
degrees Fair. The chief maxima are
Nashville Tenn, 90 degrees; Fort Sill. 1
4 9s degrees, and Rio Grande CITY,
Texas. 100 degrees Fair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15

THE qualification of Vernon b. Brown
as one of the bondsmen Of Collector
Fassett Of New York is exciting adverse
comment. Mr.. Brown is the agent Of
the Ounard line Of steamships plying
between England and the United States,
and the fear is expressed that Browns
line will receive favors from the collec
tor not accorded to other lines, or that
the officers Of the line and tie employees
Of the Custom House, seeing how
friendly and confidential their principals
are, will think themselves, whether
warranted or not, that they need not be
SO perniciously active in their Observance
Of the Customs Laws as they might be, II
such ultimate relations did not exist.
When The vessels are in port they are
under de supervision OF the collectors
deputies and they cannot discharge cargo
nor leave port without the collectors
orders. Mr.. Browns firm has had more
disputes with the customs officers than
any other, and II Is intimated that such
disputes may be quickly settled now, or
not begun at all Whether any Of these
apprehensIons and suspicious prove true
or not It is certainly a mistake that
steamship agent is the private bondsman
for United States collector of customs
at the port Of New York.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15

One day recently a clerk In a Delaware
avenue grocery story was reading the
EVENING JOURNAL At his boarding house,
while he WAS thus engaged the two
daughters of the mistress Of the house
began a conversation that interested him
more than his paper he not only lis
tened TO the conversation. but he entered
into IL, aud la time forgot that he had a
paper After q time the conversation
tagged, one OF the girls went out OF the
room. and after an absence of some
minutes returned, dressed In her best
suit Of clothes.
Just then George bethought OF the
paper he had laid aside for the time
being. He looked around him. II was
not to be seen.
What in the dickens did l do with my
paper2' be growled.
One OF the young girls grew red in the
face and said she thought she could find
it. She left the room and went upstairs
In few minutes she came down She
held the paper in her hand, and the color
suffused her face and neck. The paper
was so badly rumpled that 1t was scarcely
readable.
dow in the world did my paper gel
up thereG' said George. innoesntly
II put It up there, she said, meekly
well, you rumpled 1t enough" hi
said.
BE took the paper, and as he left tbs
house overheard the girl say to her sister
soto voce:
Il wonder If he suspects that va
using it for hustle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15
WeLL-KNoWN PERSONS.

Robert J. Burdette is making his mark
as a preacher.
Lord Tennyson's fondness for seclusion
grows upon him. 1t is quite impossible
for visitors to see him.
Lady Macdonald, widow Of the late
prime minister OF Canada, has become a
contributor to the press.
Edison is OF the opinion that ulti-
mately the house will be both lighted
and heated for 90 cents year.
Carl streitmann. who now seems to be
the king tenor of the comic opera stage,
Is Viennese whose family fortune was
lost by bank failure.
Miss Nanette Mcdowell, granddaugh
ter Of Henry Clay, lives with her fathe
in the old Clay homestead of Ashland
one Of the most beautiful and romantic
places in all Kentucky.
DR.. Douglas, who attended Genera
Grant on his deathbed, Is nov broken
man. ruined in pocket and helpless il
health. his wife has taken place IL
one of the departments at Washington.
Andrew Lang is declared to write bes'
| In a rose garden; Tolstoi sits on his bee
aud puts the inkstand ON his rufll ID pill
low; Dumas fills uses an ebony desk,
while Mary Anderson Navarro il
mother of pearl
Timothy Hopkins will contest the will
Of his foster mother, Mrs.. Mark Hopkins
Searles, by which she bequesthed her en-
tire forty millions to her adolescent hus
band, Architect Searles Young Hopkin
is believed to have a very good case.
Mark Twain consumes over 8, 900 cigar
In year. IL is said he allows himsel
300 cigars a month, that he cannot worl
well without continuous smoking, ant
that when at the age of 81 he made
determined effort and left off the habi
for year and a half. he realized that
"weedless life would not be worth living
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15
Ounr,n RsnIrnatIon

st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The resignation Of Mr. Quay and the
promotion of Mr. Clarkson will not be fol
lowed by any departure from the method by
which thePennsylvanian carried elections,
but It is possible that the new chairman
will be less callOus to public opinion and
try TO give the coming contest the sem
blanoe Of legitimate political warfare. He
has mourned the fact that the best news.
papers in the country are against his
party and has been rich In suggestions to
restore the partisan balance ia the press.
But even II he succeeds his chief reliance
must be the campaign fund. A subsidy
Is as destructive of newspapers infu
ence as a muzZle
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-08-15

By SEEAroR Platt's hearty congratu-
lstion Of the New York Sun for its valu-
able assistance to the Republicans and
his voluntary offer to assist Mr.. Dana,
the editor in procuring recognition. is
timely and touching. No doubt the
editor appreciates this candid and con.
gratulatOry recognition, and certainly all
Cleveland men and all sensible Demo
Gratis appreciate It, II they do not, in fact,
enjoy II