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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16

about possible trouble for Superintendent
Porter on account of an alleged diversion of
money contrary to law. For the work of
collecting and compiling statistics of ''homes,
lands and mortgages" a special appropria-
tion was made.
For a time upwards of 300 clerks en-
ploved in the work were taken from it and
put on population statistics, but they were
paid out of the appropriation specifically
made for the homes and mortgages statistics.
There is an express provision of law against
seems to be provided, other than the posi-
BILE dismissal OF the offending official Evi-
IDENTIFY Mr.. Porter did not fear such con-
clusion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
PRICE ON HIS HEAD.
A MEXICAN GOVERNORS REWARD
FOR TEXAS EDITORS LIFE.

Enraged at an Article He Offers 81, 900 Re-
ward-1,4OO Armed Mexicans Gather
to Lynch the Offender-The Adjutant
General Will Protect the Man.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.I
AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 15.-Adjutant Cen
eral Mobry. of Texas, was decidedly
shocked to-day by receiving letter from
an editor in one of the border counties
stating that a Mexican Governor had
offered a reward for his head.
The writer, Catrine Garzia, is the
son of one of the wealthiest
Spanish families in Nueces county, and is
is printed in Spanish, and the particular
issue in question contains a two-column
article denouncing one Reyes, who is Gov
ernor of one of the Mexican border States
This article contained a number of per-
sonalities regarding Governor Reyes, who
became mortally enraged at the editor, and
issued a proclamation offering a reward of
81 900 for the capture of Mr.. Garzia or his
head. His capture was not so easy
as was thought, and proceed
ings were then brought against
him in Texas. Warrants were
issued for his appearance before
the authorities In Laredo. The dep
uty who was to take him to Laredo learne
that an armed band of Mexicans were pre-
pairing to wreck the train and kill Garzia or
carry him over the border. The officer i'm
mediately telegraphed Captain Mcneil
who, with nine men, boarded the train at
Alice and made the trip without the officer
and editor.
On arriving at Laredo they found fully
l, 400 armed Mexicans waiting for the train.
On finding that their man was not aboard,
the mob quietly dispersed aud nothing seri-
Gus happened. The rangers and Texas au-
thorities are on duty and equal to any
emergency. The Adjutant General of Texas
will have the matter thoroughly investi-
gated, and accord Mr.. Garzia all the protec-
tion due an American citizen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
DEATH In THE RIVER.
A BROTHER AND SISTER DROWNED IN
THE MONONGAHELA.

While in Bathing, Harry Coursin and His g.
Down Both Bodies Recovered-Sad
Scene at Their Home.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
MCKEESPoRT, Aug. 15.-The saddest
drowning accident that has happened in
this vicinity for some time took place this
afternoon at Frantz's station, about two
miles above this place. The victims were
Harry Coursin, aged % years, and his sis
ter, Edna, aged 8. The young man, accom-
panied by his sister and several other chill
dren, had repaired to the Monongahela
river, just below the Coursin residence, and
donned bathing suits to swim.
Frank Trich, an eyewitness to the affair,
states that young Coursin placed his sister
on a water-soaked plank and began towing
her out into the stream. When about 20
feet from shore the plank suddenly sank,
leaving them struggling in the deep water
Coursin, although an excellent swimmer,
lost his head, and before Trich, who was
several hundred Yards distant, could arrive
at the spot, both the young people had gone
down for the last time.
Trich dove several times, and at last sue
ceeded in bringing the boy to the surface.
His sister had to be searched for with grap-
pling hooks. Both bodies were recovered
within half an hour after the accident. DR..
S. Harper Smith was called, but after work
ing for over two hours he declared life to be
extinct
The scene at the Coursin residence this
evening was sad one. On each side of the
wide parlor lay a body, and between them
the aged mother walked to and fro, ever
and anon raising the cloth from their faces
and gazing broken-hearted at her loved
ones Gathered about in the Railways and
yard were little groups of sympathizing
neighbors discussing the sad affair in low
cred tones.
The children were those of F. H. Coursin.
a prominent business man of this city.
Harry was one of the best known young
men in McKeesport.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
HOW MAINE PROHIBITION WORKS.
No Medicinal Liquor to Be Had For the
Case of the Late Editor Jones.

No Medicinal Liquor to Be Had For the
Case of the Late Editor Jones'
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.J
LEWISTON, Me, Aug. 16.-The attempts
at a rigid enforcement of the prohibition
law is developing bitter opposition in
most unexpected quarters. Politicians
all over the State stand ready to vote
with any party that will make an
effort to repeal the law. When the late Ed
itor Jones, of the New York Times was
sick at Poland Springs, it became neces-
sary. in the Judgment of the ply
sician, to administer brandy to him.
1t was called for at the
house, but no one had it. A messenger was
sent to Lewiston. There was plenty of
cheap whisky, little beer and bad rum to
be had, but no brandy.
The City Liquor Agency has been closed
for some time, but if it had been open it
would have made no difference, as agents
are not allowed to sell liquor to out
of-town parties, no matter how sick they.
are. The result was that the
physician had to telegraph to New York for
the much needed brandy. The attitude of
the Democrats toward the law is unmistak-
able The party sentiment is almost unan-
imous in favor of again placing a license
plank in the platform, with some important
notifications.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
THE CAR SERVICE WAR BEGINS.
The First Gun Fired in Youngstown by the
Pittsburg and Western.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCHl
YOUNGSTOWN, Aug 15.-The litigation
of the Car Service Association, embracing
all the traffic lines in the two valleys was
opened to-day by the Pittsburg and West
ern Railroad bringing suit against the
Lloyd-Booth Company, claiming 500 due
for demurrage. It was decided by each of
the railroads to bring a test case against a
shipper who had failed to settle his demur-
rage account.
The. Pittsburg and Lake Erie have the
papers drawn and will sue Summers Brothers
& Co. in court here for $500. The Lake
Shore and Pennsylvania Company will file
their suits in the United States Court at
Cleveland. Several months ago the mem
bers of the Mahoning and Shenango Valley
Iron Manufacturers Association decided
the demurrage charges were illegal and re-
fused payment. and it is claimed the out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
A sHIPwRECK SHOW.
1t Will Be Given at Bar Harbor With Real
Marines and a Real Ship.

IL VIII be C1Ven at bar 6arDOr W1bn pedl
Marines and a Real Ship.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
BANGOR, Me, Aug 15.-The details of
the exhibition shipwreck at Bar Harbor
have been arranged by W. A. Milliken.
boss wrecker and originator of the scheme.
The performance will take place after the
first storm following August 16, which
raises heavy sea, and the craft to be sacri-
feed is the schooner S. P. Adams, 146 tons
and q years old. This old tub will be cast
away on rocks just east of Otter Creek
point, and the life saving crew from the
station at Cranberry Isle is advertised to be
on hand to fish the bold marines out of their
voluntary bath by means of mortar lines,
breeches buoy, and life boats
No better disposition could be made of
the S. p. Adams, and if the crew all get
ashore it will be creditable performance.
As no provision has been made for saving
life at Cranberry Isle, while the Mt. Desert
exhibition is going on, any untortunates, who
happen to be piled up. there during the per-
formance will have to look out for them
selves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
DIR. sEGUIN TRIES AGAIN.
This Time Brooklyn School Teacher Risks
Her Happiness With Him.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

her happiness Win Him.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Dr E. C. Seguin,
the famous New York specialist on nervous
diseases, has just made his third marital
alliance. He was married quietly last Sat-
urday to Miss Sadie A. Vessels, a teacher
in one of the public schools at Brooklyn, at
her home in Woodsburg, L. I. On the day
of the marriage Dr. and Mrs. Seguin sailed
for Europe for their honeymoon.
About ten years ago DR.. Seguin's family
affairs were first brought to the public atten-
tion through the suicide of his first wife,
beautiful young woman, after she had first
murdered her three little children, shooting
each of them with pistol while they were
blindfolded. The murders and suicide
made one of the greatest sensations
that New York had heard of for many day,
for DR.. Seguin and his wife moved in high
social circles. DR.. Seguin spent several
years abroad after the awful tragedy, but
returned to New York and took up the
practice of his profession again. A few
years ago he married again, and six months
ago his second wife obtained divorce from
him, and the old sensation was revived in
the papers then.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
EGGLESTON WILL WED.
The Well-Known Novelist Preparing for
Marr;a1e With q Ty,ird Co,sJ,

The WeI-Known Novelist Preparing for
Marriage With Third Cousin.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.J
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Edward Eggleston,
the novelist who has been a widower for
many years, is making preparations for his
marriage next month to his third cousin,
Miss Frances E. Goode, of Madison, Ind
He will leave the city next Tuesday. DR.
Eggleston is 80 years old and has known his
bride, who is much younger, since her
infancy. She lived in county near his
birthplace in Indiana, and during his fire.
quent visits home he never failed to pay his
respects to the Goode family.
Miss Goode is a young woman of superior
education, and takes great interest in literary
work. She will accompany DIR. Eggleston
in his rambles through the public libraries
at,home and abroad. Miss Goodies grand
father was Judge Miles Cary Eggleston.
After his marriage DIR. Eggleston will oc-
cupy his house at Joshua Rock, Lake
George.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
Shoe SoIes of Stone.

And now we are going to be able to cover
slippery surfaces with ease and safety, for
German inventor proposes to make boots
with stone soles. He mixes with water
proof glue a suitable quantity of clean
quartz sand, which is spread on the thin
leather sole employed as a foundation. The
quartz soles are said to be very flexible and
almost indestructible, and enable the wearer
to walk safely over the most dangerous of
slippery grounds and roads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
WOO LEE MUST RETURN.
He Smuggled Himself in on Another China
mans Citizen Certificate.

He Smuggled Himself in on Another China
mans Citizen Certificate.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is The Acting
Secretary of the Treasury has directed that
q Chinaman named Cheng, alias Woo Lee,
who was convicted at New Orleans of un-
lawful entry into the United States, be de-
livered to the custody of the Collector of
Customs at San Francisco, for deportation
to China. This man arrived at New Or
leans on the 26th ult per steamer Hutchin-
son from Havana and asserted that he was
naturalized citizen. He produced certifi-
cate to that effect, dated 1873, and also had
witnesses to prove his identity.
1t was shown at the trial that he was not
the person named in the certificate and that
his witnesses had sworn falsely. The Col
lector Of Customs at New Orleans has been
instructed to submit to the United States
Attorney the question of the liability of
the steamship Hutchinson for aiding the
immigration of the Chinaman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16

the tangled accounts of the institution at
Thomaston, besides learning the trade of
harness maker and carriage trimmer. 1t is
understood that Gould's father-in-law, Neal
Dow, and other friends. will give him
whatever financial assistance he may need
to establish himself in business, whether he
decides to remain in Portland or settle
elsewhere. 1t is thought that he will go
West in quest of field for the exercise of
his undoubted financial ability.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
AN OLD PORTRAIT OF COLUMBUS
Placed on Exhibition at the Libby Prison
War Museum in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug DC. F. Gunther's S1O,-
600 portrait of Christopher Columbus, re-
Gently purchased in London, was placed on
exhibition tonight at the Libby Prison
War Museum for the first time in America,
and its opening was inaugurated by press
and artistic reception.
This portrait was painted in 1910 by Sir
Antonio Moro, one of the masters of his
time, for Margaret, Governess of the Neither
lands. Baron Yerkes, the railway magnate
offered 1,500 guineas for it six months ago,
but was outbid by Gunther The portrait
will later be presented to the Worlds Co
lumbar Exposition Society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
THREE CHINESE F0RGERs.
Their Bogus Labels for Opium Fail to De-
ceive Custom House Officers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Is. - Revenue
officers last night seized in Chinatown 10, 900
forged labels similar to those used in dis
tinguishing manufactured opium, which
was held by Chinese ship owners. Prior to
the passage of the Mckinley bill genuine
labels all bear the stamp of Assistant
Revenue Officer Thomas, and he pronounced
the stamps seized last night to be forgeries.
arrested as forgers on strong circumstantial
evidence. To-day an extensive raid was
made in Chinatown, and over $50, 900 worth
of opium was taken to theS Custom House
for examination as to the genuineness of
the labels. Had the forged labels been used
successfully it would represent a loss of
about $50, 900 to the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
STARS EXODUS TO AMERICA.
Henry Abbey Bringing Over an Opera
Company to Sing in Two Cities Only.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-Arrangements are
maturing for the annual exodus of the
dramatic and musical world of this city to
America. Henry E. Abbey's operatic
party will open in the Auditorium in Chi
cago, November 9, for season of five
weeks After completing their engage
ments in that city the party will proceed to
New York
The programme of the company only in
cludes performances in the two cities men,
toned. The novelties to be introduced by
Mr.. Abbey during the tour of his company
will be the new Italian opera, "Cava1leria
Rusticana, by Mascagni, for the production
of which work the services of Signor Valero
have been specially engaged and Reyers'
opera, entitled, "Siguard Simrock.' -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
VALUATION OF FARMS.
Interesting Figures Obtained by the State
Board of Agriculture.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
HARRISBURG, Aug. 15.-The State
Board of Agriculture has obtained the
values of 4, S32 farms in various counties of
the State; these values were placed upon
the individual farms by persons who were
well acquainted with but in no
way interested in them. The total
valuation of the 1882 farms is
S34, ,032, ,025, and the total amount
of tax paid upon them is 1895, 934 IS, or at
the average rate of 8.69 mills. The valua-
tions include nothing but the farm itself,
and these figures therefore may be taken
as representing the actual average taxation
upon the land itself.
Secretary Edge has found from the aver
age rates of taxation in each county that
if S100, 900 is invested in farms in each
county the average rate of tax paid upon
them will be 9.91 mills on their value.
In obtaining this data it is found that
great Irregularities exist in the assessments
in different parts of the same county, and
that even in the same township the relations
of assessment to real value vary greatly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
MANY LIVES IN DANGER,
Building in Wheeling Suddenly Waivers
and Collapses.

and Collapses.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.J
WHEELING, Aug. 15.-People in the
vicinity of Main and Twentieth street were
astoni he'd and alarmed at 2:3O this after
noon to see the three-story brick Goshorn
building begin to waver. Almost instantly
the building collapsed into shapeless mass
of ruins with terrific crash.
The north wall of the building runs along
Wheeling creek, and excavations were
being made there for the building of an
abutment for bridge just at the corner of the
block. A month ago portion of the north
building fell, and two weeks ago the front
of the next house toppled into the street.
This afternoon, luckily, sufficient warning
was given, else the inmates of the block,
with dozen workmen, would have been
buried in the ruins. AS it was, no one was
injured, but half the town was frightened
The loss of the building and contents, which
will fall on Paige, Carey & Co., the bridge
contractors, will be heavy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
The Louisville Trouhle.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 15.-The pool formed by
stockholders of the Louisville Baseball Club
to secure the retention of the team in this city
to-day added enough stock to control the
club. The stock is placed in the hands of
Attorney Phelps as trustee Parsons still
claims valid the agreement made by several
who are in the pool to sell at fixed price.
With those shares he retains q controlling
interest. The dispute may go to the courts
for settlement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
BIG GRANT OF LAND.
An American Contractor Given Some sOO,-
600 Acres of Costa Rica.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-According to
advices received by the Bureau of American
Republics, the Government of Costa Rica
has granted to Manor C. Keith, the con-
tractor, one-sixteenth of the National Terri
tory, the concession amounting to 800, 900
acres Mr. Keith's contract with the Gov
ernment for the contraction of suspension
bridge over the Reventazon river has just
been approved.
The Bureau of American Republics is in
formed that a steamer of the Royal Mail
line recently left Port Limon, Costa Rica,
for England with 20, 600 sacks of coffee, the
largest single shipment ever made from
Costa Rica. More coffee was offered, which
could not be taken by the vessel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
A GREAT MANITOBA SCANDAL.
Prominent Children of Famous Statesme
the Parties in a Divorce Suit

the Parties In a Divorce suit.
WINNIPEG, Aug 15.-A divorce suit,
which, from the prominence of the princi-
pals will make it one of the most noted ever
tried by the Canadian Senate, has been be-
gun by J. A. NJ. Aikens, Q. c., of this city,
on the grounds of desertion and bigamy.
The plaintiff is the head of the leading
firm of Winnipeg, and is a prominent and
wealthy citizen. He is son of Hon. j. C.
Aikens, an ex-member of the Dominion
Cabinet and ex-Lieutenant Governor of
Manitoba. Seven years ago he was mar
ried to the only daughter of Hon. A. W.
Mcclellan, ;, he Minister of Finance for
Canada, and subsequently Lieutenant Gov
ernor of Nova Scotia, and one of the
wealthiest men of the maritime provinces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
sTEvEDoREs' STRIKE IN FRISCO.
Many Vessels Tied Up, but the Oregon
Steamer Puts to Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-The Steam
ship Stevedores' Union last night decided to
order strike to-day in an effort to effect
their demands for an increase of wages
from 30 to 40 cents an hour for regular
time and an additional incr ease of 20 cents
an hour for overtime.
The union numbers about 500 members.
A number of vessels were tied up, but the
regular Oregon steamer succeeded in getting
away, and the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany anda number of other ship owners re-
sumed work with non-union men. 1t is ex-
pected the strike will become general Mon
day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
HE SERVED HIS SENTENCE.
A Defaulting Bank Cashier Will Try His
Fortune in the West.

Fortune IN the W est.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.C
BANGOR, Aug. 15.-William E. Gould,
the defaulting cashier of the First National
Bank of Portland, who has worn the striped
uniform of the Maine State Prison for the
past five years, will bid goodby to Thomas
ton in few weeks now and make a new
start in the world at the age of Sc. Gould
was sentenced to ten years, but he escaped
half of his punishment through the pardon
granted by the President at the solicitation
of influential friends.
He has been model prisoner, and has
been of great service in Strengthening out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
A GREEN GOODS SHARPER CAUGHT.
He Was Captured In the Act of Receiving a
Money Package by Express.

Money Package by Express.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Detectives here
to-day arrested green goods sharper who
has been carrying on business in this city
for a number of years. The arrest was made
at the branch office of the United States
Express Company Immediately after the
containing $780, The package was from
John Helm, OF Reitz, Pa, and was ad-
dressed to E. c. Davis, No. 474 Canal
street.
When taken before United States Com
missioner Shields, the prisoner gave his
name as S. A johnson, but refused to give
his address. He was committed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
A PEOPLES PARTY TICKET
Named in Licking Count ty, Ohio, and the
Cincinnati Platform Indorsed.

Cincinnati Platform Indorsed.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.J
NEWARK, O., Aug. ia convention of
the Peoples party was held here to-day, the
district being very well represented. After
harmonious session the following full
ticket was nominated: Representative, s.
E. Hagey; Commissi ner, John Hall; Clerk,
Glenn Riley; Treasurer, Charles Stoolfre;
Infrmary Director, w. NJ. Lacy:
resolutions as passed at the Cincinnati con-
vention, and pledging the members present
to work for their full ticket,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
A Drunken Aeronaut Killed,

TACOMA, WASH, Aug 15.-An aeronaut
named johnson fell from balloon to the
ground, about 1000 feet, this afternoon, and
was frightfully crushed. He died instantly.
1t is said he was intoxicated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16


skin was 30 raw as to
be absolutely sicken-
ing to the sight. Said
Mrs II. A. Stout to
me: 7 have tried
everything suggested
to me on my little
daughter, who has
been so afflicted almost
from birth. / have had
three doctors expert
ment on her, but she
seemed to be getting
worse every day. 1
was almost distracted.
Every night L had to
bandage her all over.
and tie fnittens on her
1- a. -2A
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16
THE SOURCE OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

Minnesota's Park Commissioner Says 1t Is
aReservoir Above Lake Itasca.
ST. PAUL, Aug. 15.-State Park Com
missioner j. w. Brewer submitted to Gov
ernor Merriam, by request of the Chief
Executive, special report on the Itasca
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16

from digging the raw flesh with her fingers Mr..
Faulkner sai Id he believed that CUTIcuBA REMEDIES
would cure her. He offered to bear the expense.
At this time she was worse than had ever seen ner
and there seemed no prospects of recovery. Curl
SOAP have wrought miracle. To-day her skin Is
smooth and fair, and believe she has entirely re-
covered The above is true in every particular
and refer to Mr. c. W. Woolever druggist.
J. ROSS FAULKNER, Danvilie, n. Y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-16

Seward was great smoker, especially
during seasons of hard and laborius study.
He usually wrote with a cigar in his mouth,
and rarely smoked less than half dozen
dav