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The morning call., 1891-08-30
FAsT-FLYING BIRDS.
The Speed at Which a Homing Pigeon
Can Cleave the Air.

The Speed at Which a Homing Pigeon
Can Cleave the Air.
The latest expe riments with homlng pig
cons in connection with various European
armies show that the normal velocity of
''the homer" in calm weather and for short
distance Is about 1910 yards minute. With
very strong wind in the direction of the
flight the bird has reached 1880 va rds min
etc.
In France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Rus
sia. Spain and Portugal the Governments
maintain numerous large pigeo service eS-
adjustments. Four of these countries en-
ploy the birds in connection with the de-
tense OF their coasts, but all include the
pigeon as an important department of mill
taTy organization.
Between Dover and London a race was
run some time ago by an express train and
homlng pigeon. The race took place be-
tween the Continental mail express and a
homlng pigeon conveying an urgent docu-
ment for the French police. The rails car
riages and engine Of the express train were,
as might be expected, of the best possible
construction for power and speed. The
pigeon. which was known as pilgrim
Voyageur," was tossed through the railway
carriage window by French official as the
train left the Admiralty Pier, the wind be-
ing west and the atmosphere haZy.
Ihe train had made more than one mile
before the poor bird decided what direction
to take. 1t circled up in the air, rising
gradually and extending the circle. while
the train. which made no stop, was sweep
Ing along at the rate of sixty miles an hour,
and the railway officials were ready to lay
any odds on their train. But the race was
not to the strong, for telegram announced
the arrival of the bird twenty minutes be-
fore the train was heard.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
GODS NOBLElIEN,

Miner, with your thoughtful eyes
Miner, in whose muscle lies
Power to bring our riches out;
You are not content with husks,
You still seek the precious dust,
Ever have and will.
Here's where God thy feet have led,
Here's where nature makes thy bed,
Close by heavens dome.
You as pure as men are made,
You who in the darkness wade.
God preserve you ALL
Now you seek the hidden veins.
Now you smile and count your gains,
In your cabin small;
You are far from child and wife,
Yet you love them as your life,
And you think of them
When the gloomy shadows fall
over mount, and stream and wall,
And when Fortune frowns
Oh. be true and honest still;
Upright, g0diy. If you Will,
But remain a miner
RUTH WARD KAHN
edduiLLe (C0to.), august. 1891.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
The GENERAL
FIELD OF SPORT.
A Good Race Expected Between Peter
son and Dutch.
olympians Training for the Field Day-ouail-
Shooting Season Close at Hand-A
Feline That Goes Fishing.

On the 1st Of October the crack OF the
shotgun will be heard on marsh and hill.
On that day game birds will be at the mercy
of sportsmen now anxiously waiting to try
their hands on ''cross" shots.
Now that a boat-race between Peterson,
champion of this State, and Dutch of Aus
trala has been arranged to take place.
aquatic sports should become lively on this
bay.
Cricketers are in hopes that the English
team, which will visit America next
month, can be induced to extend its journey
to this Coast
The Olympic field day, which will take
place next month. should be well attended,
as good programme Of games has been az
ranged
The morning call., 1891-08-30
A Battle of "wind-Jammers.v -

On one block on Mott street, that on which
police headquarters is located, few days
ago, were four societies. The men stood
lined up on both sides of the street waiting
to start for some parts where picuic was to
be held.
Each organization had a band, and evil
IDENTIFY the four presidents of the four corps
had some idea that their own band was the
best. for each sat of musicians footed in the
most vigorous fashion, The "wind-jam-
mers" blew out four different tunes, while
the four commanders urged their fayortes
to their best in tho duel of brass aud wind.
The n0sa produced can better be imag-
ined than described. 1t was bad enough to
drive a policeman nearly crazy and prompt
him to call for a cessation Of hostilities.-
N. Y. Commercial.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
THE OARSM EN-.
A Good Race Expected Between Peterson
and Dutch.

Good Race Expected Between Peterson
and Dutch.
OConnor and Hanlan will leave Toronto
for New Westminster on September 11th.
The Empire Of Toronto says: An alleged
cablegram from Sydney, N. S. W., says 7.
Sullivan. the New Zealand sculler, who re-
cecntly defeated Stevenson, Brown and
Bubear. has been matched to row Stanbury
for e20O side and the worlds champion
ship. Spencer Brothers. in their letter to
w. j. 0Conuor, which is dated July 9th,
say that Sullivan will be given rest for
four months, and as that vacation will no
expire until after October, there is probably
no truth in the statement that he will row
Stanbury in September. Kemp. however,
refused to row Sullivan, and the Spencers
acknowledged that Stanbury would be their
next mark.
l. Is now settled fact that match race
between Peterson and Dutch will take place
nm this bay in q few months. According to
The morning call., 1891-08-30
HONORING A VETERAN.
Conspicuous Services Of Soldier who
Started in the Ranks

The medal of honor conferred by the Gov
ernment upon the man who displayed con-
spicuous gallantry during tile Rebellion has
just been sent to James G. Grindlay of
Utica, n. Y, now employed in the State
Controllers office at Albany, n. Y. Gen.
eral Grindlay enlisted as private soldier al
the beginning of the war, and was commits
stoned Brigadier- General with full rank
before the close. He first saw service in
The morning call., 1891-08-30
Cost of Running Railroad Trains.

The average cost of running passenger
train on the railroads OF the United States
Is So cents per mile and the train earns just
81 06 in doing it. The profit, therefore. is
only % cents mile, but it foots up $500, ,000,-
600 on all the roads in the course of year.
The roads get 2 cents ana mills per pas
senger per mile, and it costs them cents to
carry him. 1t is this mills per mile, multi
piled by millions. that makes the vast sum of
$500. 900. 900 profit. The roads got little less
than cent for carrying a ton of freight one
mile, and it costs them siX-tenths of a cent
to carry it. 1t costs more to run freight
train a mile than passenger train, the
figTres for the former being 81 06 and the
train earns 81 IS per mile.-EX
The morning call., 1891-08-30

the One Hundred and Forty-sixth New
York, raised in Oneida County and known
rs the Fifth Oneida. General Grindlay was
promoted through all the grades to the COM
mand of his regiment and his brigade
He was breveted Lieutenant Colonel
for distinguished services at Spott-
sylvania, breveted as Colonel United
States Volunteers for gallantry at
North Anna, Va, and Brigadier-GeneraI
for gallant and merit5rious services through
out the war. He was never absent from his
command during active service. At the bat.
tie of Hatcher's Run, Va. he commanded
his brigade, composed OF the Tenth,
Twelfth, Fourteenth and Seventeenth Reg
nlar Infantry, The Fifth New York Duryea)
Zouaves, and the One Hundred aud Fortieth
aud One Hundred and Forty-sixth New
York Volunteers. AT the battle of Five
Forks his command captured the works in
its immediate front, over 1000 prisoners and
four battle flags. of which two were captured
by his own regiment. twas for the cons pic
uous services rendered during this battle
that the Government bestowed upon General
Grindlay the medal of honor. Few men who
went into the war as privates have estab-
liShed better record.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
LITERARY LIGHTS.

Words OF Coincidence Dedicated to the Friends Of
the Immortal Lowell.
Another Light" across the way,
Frightening our path to follow;
The last faint echo OF the boatman's oar
Is lost In its empty hollow.
The way once dark Is now light
They're clearing up superstition,
Clipping the twigs OF dangerous blight
With love, the remaining condition.
The Light OF Lowell" over the way
radiance will shed forever;
As there on the rim OF another day
He plants his light by the river.
'Tis only step. plainly see
sleep diyested of SORROW
Imaryel not what the darkness be,
shall clearly see tomorrow.
The human Leaf falls one by ono
From the tree of life supernal-
Under the warmth of another sun
VIII bud and blossom eternal.
NeW York, august, 1891. MAI FAL
The morning call., 1891-08-30

Jacob married at q, which is doubtful,
since the Captain was the second child, at
least three years ELAPSED after the marriage
before he was born. Add 81 and and 81
together and you will get Ill, nearly the age
of the old man.
Her friends say that the reason why Mrs
Kennedy can remember so well is that she
has always had to depend to her memory,
not being able to write or having had any
education.
She has always been a remarkable woman
in the amount of work she would do. She
persisted in and enjoyed doing the hardest
kind of outdoor or farm work. She was at
1t all the time till a few years ago. She
could handle boat Just as well as any man.
Boston Globe.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
Paid the Penalty of His Ignorance.

Sampson was clerk for one day only at
the mammoth establishment of William
Bobsop. in Dallas. Tex. Bobson, although
very wealthy, is also very iliterate. He
was writing letter when he looked up and
asked Sampson Jennings, who was at the
next desk:
"How do you spell inducement-with C.
or an 's'?'
"Damfino," responded the new clerk.
"All the clerks | ever had, except you,
knew how to SPELL"
$50 did all the bosses ever had," replied
Jennings.
The entente cordiale was spilled over the
floor, and a new man stands at the desk
formerly occupied by Sampson Jennings
Texas Siftings.
The morning call., 1891-08-30
Pacific Yacht Reratfa.

The annual regatta OF the Pacific Yacht
Club on Admission day is creating con sider-
able excitement in yachting and shipping
circles. The three crack schooners, Jessie.
Aggie and Lurline, will compete in the
schooner class, and the Annie and Sappho
in the sloop class. Special prizes will be
given to yachts not in tine fleet of the club
The morning call., 1891-08-30
YES OR NOT
An Answer to Isabel wayports Query.

An Answer to Isabel wayports Query.
II you know not the answer,
II 1t cometh not straight
From your heart TO your lips
With the glad power Of fate,
Then let 1t be mol
II your heart full Of love,
And true love be the test,
He will need no verbal token,
For your eyes Will do their best
And will straightway answer yes
Let heart. lips and eyes agree
In matters OF this kind,
And the maid Will find that she
Had best their mandates mind
When she answers yes or no.
Ap0usf IS9L LIS,
The morning call., 1891-08-30
At the Rutfs.

Company B, Third Infantry Regiment.
will practice at Shell Mound to-day.
Company D, First Infantry Regiment,
will have its medsl-shoot to-day at Shell
Mound.
The members of the California Club will
practice at their range in Schuetzen Park
to-day. 1t is expected that the team that
will compete against the Either Club will
be present and fire a string of fifty shots
aanb
The morning call., 1891-08-30

10th of next month. In addition to two or
three fixtures in Philadelphia, they are like
ly 10 arrange few matches in other parts
of the States
The morning call., 1891-08-30

Carpenters who tore down an old school,
h tuse at Hummelstown, Pa, found love
The morning call., 1891-08-30
A Legend of Sozodont.

~ ASEChek VI SOEOAohbs
There lived a little maiden. and her
Christian name was Poso,
And she had little sweetheart and his
Christian name was Sozo;
And now. though sad the story, the truth
Must be confessed.
That Sozos teeth and Sozo's breath were
Not the very best.
So. when Sozo tried Poso to kiss, as
Daily was his won't.
Poor PosO cried IN sore distress,
"Oh Sozo. SOZODONT!"
Now Sozo uses SoZODoNT, and Poso,
Kind and true,
Instead of screaming SOZODONT," she
Cries OUT, "Sozo, do"
When Loves Compact Is Confirm ed
By that sweet seal, kiss, tits rendered still
sweeter If tile young lady has been In the habit
OF using fragrant SOZODONT. the most popular,
agreeable and deserving rrepar ation for the
teeth that Is sold. Every imuHrty on the sur
face of the teeth is removed by it. but without
affecting-as many powders and tooth washes do
the enamel OF the teeth. To retain the chief
beauty OF the mouth TO ripe old age use this an
tiseptic preparation daily. Be particular 10 ask
for SOzQpQNT aud take no other dsntlfriee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
TEgSE ELEgRAMS.

]. *. Branckley. cashier of the St Louis
and Iron Mountain railroad, is short in his
accounts to the amount of $4,000.
Leopold Bloom a daring millionaire
operator on the Chicago Board OF Trade,
will retire from business and devote the
rest OF his life to dissipating his fortune.
A general strike of the Union carpenters
of Milwaukee waS'begun yesterday. About
1000 are at work. the bosses having
granted their demands.
The county infrmary near Muncie, In
diana, was burned yesterday. Five of the
inmates perished in the flames
The gross earnings of sthe Lake Shore
I'D Michigan railrsad for 1890 were the
test in its history, exceeding so, 900 goo.
ell Fried, proprietor Of dime
mus n IN Brooklyn, shot himself three
times Sesterdag morning, and died almost
instantly.
The 2gth international convention of the
Yonrr Mems Christian Association con-
yened in Kansas City yesterday morning.
The winners at the Nashville races yes
terday were: Gee Jay jay, Burch, Post
Odds, Brandolette, Sam Farmer and Net
tie Kent.
The Lexington winners yesterday were
Fan King, Camilla, Bal Gowan, German
and Grey Goose.
The President entered Washington yes
terday and was received very handsomely.
The fire which destroyed much property
in Pittsburg Tuesday night was still burn
ing Yesterday at noon, with three streams
PLAYING on the burning ruins.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
NOW, WHAT NEXT?
TWO MORE COUNTRIES READY 10 JUMP Oh
UNCLE SAN.
Austria Now Proposes TO Ask West Virginia Why
She Allowed the Huns to bs Treated 70 Badly
it Pocahontas-The 0. s. Minister 70
British Columbia is in Hot Water.

VIENNA, May Elm the Reichsrath
to-day Herr Masaryik gave notice that
he would interpollate in the govern
ment as to whether it was aware SUBJ
jects Of Austro- Hungary, in the State OF
West Virginia, U. S. A.. were treated as
slaves, and what measures would the
government take to obtain redress for
such treatment of Austro- Hungary SUBJ
jects.
Herr Masaryik probably refers TO the
report that seventy-fve Bohemisns left
New York in December last with MAJ
who had contracted TO complete the eI-
tension Of the Norfolk and Western
railroad into Ohio. The Bohemians
complained of their treatment, which
was fully exposed. Correspondents sent
to Pocahontas, West Virginia, found
the Bohemians guarded by a dozen or
more under bosses, all armed with Win
chester and revolvers, who were backed
up by pack of huge bloodhounds.
Some Of the Bohemians who tried to es-
cape, and who were captured, were
lashed with rawhides, while covered
with revolvers. They are said to have
been beaten black and blue while beg
ging piteously for mercy. Spoiled pork
and bread, according TO their story, was
their only food, and water their only
drink.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
League Games.

CINCINNATI, o., May 6.-Cincinnati
took the first game from Pittsburg to-
day without great deal OF trouble.
Score: Cincinnati 10, Pittsburg s..
Errors, and s; hits, Is and S; earned,
and one. Pitchers, Mullane and King.
Umpire, McQuaid.
CHICAGO, May 6.-Cleveland went all
to pieces in the first inning to-day, and
kept it up throughout. Score: Chicago
y. Cleveland 4; earned, and l; errors,
l and 6; hits, ii and 6. Pitchers, Hutch
inson and Gruber. Umpire, Powers.
New YORK, May 6.-Thornton was
hit hard after the fifth inning, and the
Brooklyns won easily. Score: Philadel-
phia 5, Brooklyn Is; earned 3 and Z: er-
rors, 3 each; hits, y each. Pitchers,
Thornton and Hemming. Umpire,
Lynch.
Boston, May 6.-The home team fell
onto Welch in in the seventh inning,
and batted out the game. Score: Bos-
ton, IS; New York, 6; earned, Boston
6; errors, l each; hits, 16 and 10; pitch
ers, Nichols and Welsh. Umpire, Hurst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
"Old Hutch" In Boston.

BosToN, May 6.-Mr. B. P. Hutchin-
son, of Chicago, arrived in Boston at II
a. m. to-day. He declined to be inter
viewed. He seemed to be in fairly good
health. In the course Of the day he
called upon Messrs. Farnum, Reardon
& Co., brokers, % State street. To a
reporter Mr. Reardon afterward said
that there is not the slightest mystery
about Mr.. Hutchinson's mCvements.
His friends in Chicago and Bosl"n knew
perfectly well that he was gong from
Chicago when he did, and alwars knew
where he was. Mr.. Reardon I'D not
know his business here, but d Mr..
Hutchinson liked to come to BOSTON,
where he had good many friend as it
was his old home. 'He went wi a me
to the Market" continued Mr.. Rea don.
81 don't think he went on Chang. |
don't know that he has any bus
dealings here, and don't know how long
he will remain. He did not speak Of his
health, but | don't know when have
seen him looking better"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
SAD SEPULTURE.
The Burial of the Striker Shot at Leisen-
rIng-Situation I'm the Coke Field.

ring-Situation I'm the Coke Field.
SCoTTDALE, PA, May 6.-The funeral
Of John Mohan, the striker shot at Lei
senring No. Sunday night, took place
this afternoon. The body was followed
to the grave by 1,500 strikers who pre-
served order throughout, and only grew
uneasy when they marched by in plain
view OF several severe evictions going
on at Leisenring No. 2.
Their murmurings also increased
somewhat, when it was noticed the
latest victim was to be buried beside
the trench in which the Morewood vic
tins repose. The three sisters and two
brothers of the dead man created a
scene at the grave, but were led away
before their outburst could influence
the gloomy strikers who acted, and, no
doubt, felt they were powerleSs against
certain injustice.
Gains are reported at several OF the
plants and the operators are slowly
placing their works in fire. Many
foreigners are leaving as soon as they
learn strike is on, but their numbers
are not sufficient to stem the current OF
importation. Several carloads arrived
to-day and were distributed about the
different Frick plants
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The "Indian Messiah" Arrested.

KrNGFISHER, l. T., May 6.-The man
answering the description Of the Indian
Messiah was arrested near here yeSter-
day and was brought to this city. He
has attracted much attention by his at
tire and his witty answers TO all queS-
tions. He says his name is On Homa,
and that he is a descendant OF the TOltic
and Usage Indians. He is well educated
and talks six different languages.
Where he came from or whittier he is
bound he does not tell. He doesn't
claim to be the Messiah, but says he has
important business with the Cheyenne
and Arapahoe and other tribes OF lndl-
ans ian the Southwest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
Association Games.

BALTIMORE, MD, May 6.-Baltimore
was compelled to play twelve-inning
game to-day with Louisville, and was
beaten. Score: Baltimore 6, Louisville
:; errors, ? and 3; hits, o and IA;
pitchers, Mcmahon and Doran; umpire,
Ferguson; earned runs, and 8.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 6.-Colum-
bus defeated the Athletics to-day in a
hard hitting contest. Score: Athletic
>, Columbus :; errors, none, hits, s and
10; umpire, Jones; earned, and /;
pitchers, Weyhing and Easton.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-By fortunate
hitting the Browns won in the eighth
inning. Score: Washington, B.; st.
Louis, 4. Earned runs, st. Louis, 2.
Errors, 3 and .. Hits, and 5. Pitchers,
Bakely and McGill. Umpire, Kerins.
BosroN, May 6.-Fully 5000 people
saw Mike Kelly's crowd 'taken care of
to-day. Score: Boston 6, Cincinnati l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Double Tragedy Behind the Scenes In
"A Concert Hall.

New YORK, May 6.-lda Brevoort, a
singer in the Excelsior Concert Hall, on
the Bowery, near Rivington street, was
shot aud instantly killed by her lover,
c. s. Wilbur, shortly after midnight
this morning.
Wilbur, Immediately after killing the
woman. placed the muzzle OF the pistol
10 his own head and shot himself in the
temple. He fell into chair near by
and almost instantly expired.
The shooting is believed 10 be the re-
suit OF lovers quarrel. Wilbur en-
tered the saloon little before midnight,
and sent word to the dressing room OF
his desire to see Ida. The woman re-
fused to see him, and finally he forced
his way into the dressing room, and
after few words with the woman, fired
twice at her. Both bullets entered the
right side Of the head and caused death
almost instantly. The man was about
30 years Of age. He was neatly dressed.
After the shooting the bodies were
carried out in the concert hall to await
the arrival OF the Coroner, and the audi
ence was dismissed by the police. No
one seems to know much of the history
of either the girl or her slayer She
had been singing at the concert hall for
the past four weeks. She was blonde
Of medium height and about p years
old. The man had been seen in the hall
ON a number OF occasions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-07
BIZ z ORDER
M sai.ure of, Insurgent Vessels In
ORDER

SAN DIEGO, CAL, May 6.-Last night
United States Marshal Gard seized the
Cbilian steamer Etata, now receiving
snnnlies in the harbor; and placed Gap
tain Mauzeum under arrest.
TeIe0rams have been passing between
this city and the officials at washington
which brought about the above result
TnC-boats have left to seize the two
vessels seen outside, one OF which IS
snnnosed 10 be the schooner Robert ana
Minnie and the other war ship pc
Iongino 10 the Chilian insurgents, which
have been lowering around the entrance
10 the harbOr to receive the suppleS
taken on board the Etata-
The war ship was first sighted ABOUT
noon Yesterday, passing north. len
hours later she repasSed the haroor 60
ing south, laying just north OF CORONADO
Islands Customs officer Berry sent a
Dartv ont TO investigate, who reported
seeing a large vessel, under steam'
which they could not approach nearer
tba, two miles on account OF her steam
~ ovav from them. Orders were re-
cei,ed from Secretary Blaine to seize
both vessels IL found within the tnTee- I,
mile limit ana MdISudi O"AN 60" -
tor Berry vent out last night IN ulueI-
ent tugs for that purpose
AT midnight last night the Etata re,
ceived 40 head Of cattle, 20 heaa o!
sheen and 5000 ponnds of dressed beef
from the ferryboat Coronado. The yes
sci has also received other stores, IN
cluding 500 tons of coal. As soon as all
the provision and fuel were on board
She expected to leave the haroor ana
cruise between here and Catalina TO
meet the schooner Robert and Minnie
from which she was to take the Reming-
ton rifles and ammunition. She was 70
sail last evening.
At . o'clock this morning no word had
been received from either Of the parties
who had gone outside to make the selz'
ure OF the vessels Robert and Minnie
and the supposed warship. The Cap
tain ~ the Etata was allowed to return
TO his ship, which is now in charge OF
Deputy United States Marshal.