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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Mr.. O'NeiIPs Philosophy.

The bew1ldernS period of baseball is Just
being entered upon. 1t has commenced with
the signing of George Miller. As stated IN
yesterdays DISPATCH, Miller claims that he is
TO receive $500 for next season. President
O'Neill say he is not and Miller sticks to his
own statement The magnate, however, ex-
plains it this way: Miller has signed to play
for s.. 100 and is to receive a bonus of 81 400
This is very funny. The object of this piece of
artifce is to give the balance of ball players 10
understand that 5000 is quite a big salary.
But the fact remains that George Miller is to
get So 500 whether it be in the shape of bonus
n salary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
M1ssoURps GOVERNOR.

He Says Farmers Organization Is the Result
of Class Legislation.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-The message of Gov
ernor Francis was read before the Legisla-
ture this afternoon. II is very long, and
treats chiefly of State matters. 1t notes the
fact that the taxable wealth of the State has
increased 800, 900, 900 or 4 per cent, during
the last decade.
Concerning the farmers and their organi-
cations, the Governor says the widespread
discomfort which pervades the agricul-
turalists of the country is natural result of
the class legislation which has been enacted
at Washington during the past 30 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
NEW ADvERrIsEMENTx
THE >PEOPLES STORE,
FIFTH AVENUE PITTsBURG.
OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.
FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURG.

IKE about this January Sale sales
daily kind eudence satisfied
So mann things
Bargaus genuine BGrgGinY Hundreds of
IouOseJng goods at
goods every only
oery feO here:
Scotch Suiings S5c
piece Al-wool Plais
o Allwool Cahmeres worth
Fine m TwiLs choice colos, reduced
excellent Styles worth c
A 10 of Doub Width Plads
Special Check Silks
to
now
Onel 2and
81 30, wS1
that sold at reduced
MsseiG a
Hunde
ess
Shaws, about2 yards 81 EACH
Two Shaws S.
AnourFe hunid sold all
Hasa andB
Knitting
SIX
2
sizes 20 o
New o Ladies' Muslin Underwear
New stakotH Hamburg Embriderea
Carpet Departments,
Come to this sale and your
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
To Commercial Travellers,
Freight Shippers and the
Travelling Public
Generally:

On and after Tuesday,Jan-
uary 20, 1891, ticket agents
at the larger cities and at
principal points on the
Pennsylvania Lines West
of Pittsburg, will sell One
Thousand Mile Tickets,
good for one year from date
OF purchase, at 2 cents per
mile or for $40 each.
These tickets will be hon
ored on all passenger trains
of all divisions Of the entire
Pennsylvania System West
of Pittsbure, including the
Vandalia Line, the Gin
ciuuati' and Muskingum
Valley, the Cleveland,
Akron and Columbus Rail-
roads.
The above is the only kind
of mileage ticket which will
be sold hereafter BY the
Pennsylvania Lines.
e. A. FORD,
Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
THE DEALER IN FATAL RoTGUT.

Big George, Whose Whisky Killed a Man,
Out on $500 Bail.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArCH.:
CARLISLE. Jan. 9.-Big George. the Hungar-
ian. who is said to have caused the death of
Stauffer and the crippling for life of young
man named Weaver from the effects of liquor
purchased at Georges place at Shepherdstown
last Saturday. was released from jail to-day on
a writ oil habeas corpus.
He entered $500 bail for court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
A Chance for Peter Priddy.

There is now an excellent chapce for q seusa-
tional sweepstake foot race between Darrin,
Lou Meyers and Peter Prddy. Meyers has
issued definite challenge to Darrin Offering
TO run the latter either quarter. half or three
quarters mile race for S., 00U side and all the
gate receipts. Local sporting men think that
Priddy would do well to join in and make
sweepstake race of three-quarters of a mile for
about 81 ,0O0 each. If such race were to take
place it would be great one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

for any purpose, from Boston to Frisco and re-
turn in 81 days for the purpose of winning
5000 offered by the Boston Clo6e, stopped on
here to-day on his return trip.
He came through from Chicago on the linn
tied express riding on top of and between the
vestibuie cars He is a bright young fellow,
and said if he won the money he would spendi 1t
for an education. as he is but ID years of age.
He has up to II o'clock Monday night to reach
Boston. and feels certain he will win, barring
unavoidable and unforeseen delays.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
To-Day's Local Foot Race.

The hackers of Abe Smith and Ed. Nikirk
met last evening and made final arrangements
for the foot race which is to take place be-
tween the two men named at Exposition Park
to-day. The men will run l50 yards for Sl5O
side, and will be on the mark ut $780, George
Smith, the well-known sprinter, has been
chosen referee. ard the pistol frer will be Sc.
lected to-day. Abe Smith was in the city yes
terday, and was IN very good condition. The
race promises to be an interesting one
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
MAIL CRANES ROBBED.
Two Pouches Ready for the Train Taken by
Robbers.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcu.l
OGoUTz, JAM 9-The pouch intended for
train No. 3Ol, containing all the mail for points
west and SOUTH was stolen this morning. as was
also that of the Ashbourne, a few miles below
here.
Both had been placed on the cranes by the
fagmen at the respective stations few min
utes before the train was due, and 1t was not
until the afternoon. when the pouches were
found near 81. Paul's Church. that the robbery
was discovered. Both bags had been ripped
open and all the contents taken. There is no
clew.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
An Interestinr shooting Match.

An interesting shooting contest at live birds
took place yesterday az Brunot's Island.
Messrs. s. s. Shaner and George Snyder con-
tested against Jim Crow and E. E. Shaner.
The conditions were each man to shoot IA
pigeons for 500 side. After an exciting con-
test Messrs s. s. Shaner and Snyder won by l
bird. The scores were: s. 8. Shaner, 10; George
Snyder, a. Total, "a. z. E. Shaner, Q; Jim
Crow, IL Total, g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
A PERILoUs PAINTING JOB.

The Great Kinzua Viaduct will Receive q
Coat Costing $4,000.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArcHl
FRANKLIN, Jan. 9.-The great Kinzua via
duct on the Erie Railroad, near Bradford, is to
be painted this spring. 1t will take large
force of men about four months to accomplish
the work, costing about $40. .0O0
1t is very difficult as well as dangerous
piece of labor, and but few men will trust them
selves to climb about the dizzy height of 800
feet from the ground.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
McCIelland,s Big Challenge.

E. c. McCleliand requested John Quinn yes
terday to send the following challenge to Peter
Hegelman. McClelland will Join in a 25-mile
race with Hegelman. Cartwright, Howarth,
Guerrero and anybody else for the champion.
ship of America Each contestant has to put
up a small stake, and the winner to take all or
half the gate receipts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

ST. PAUL, Jan. 9.-The House completed
its organization this morning by the cleo
tion of the fusion ticket, and the Senate
spent the morning session in debating the
report of the Committee on Committees, the
Republicans contending tor what they
deem fair minority in the representation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

ject of the meeting is to get everything ready
for the meeting to be held next saturday when
the Association is to be thoroughly organized
into an athletic association. The Intention is TO
have the organization chartered and then apply
for membership in the A. A. U. When this is
done arrangements will DO made for big
spring athletic meeting here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
THE BRADDocK STRIKE OVER.
The Wire Mill Probably to Resume Opera
lions Next Week.

The W1re MlH Fr0DdDIy 70 Resume Opera-
tions Next Week.
ESPECIAL TELEGuAM TO THE prsPArcHI
BRADDocK, Jan. 9.-The strike at the Brad
dock Wire mill is of. The men will return'to
work on condition that the two nail workers,
who were discharged, are reinstated, which
they claim the company has promised to do.
The works were closed down for the osten-
sible purpose of making repairs the difficulty
or discharge of the men occurring about the
same time. and 1t is alleeed by the strikers that
the reason for dismissing these men had no
other foundation than their supposed action in
connection with the organization of the Anal.
gamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
here. 1t is almost certain that work will be
resumed next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
The Homestead shoot.

The Homestead Gun Club will hold q big
shoot to-day at the club grounds. Shooting
will commence at 10 A. M. and will be con-
tinued all day. The principal prize will be a
silver cup and there will also be money prizes
Blue rocks will be used and American Associa-
tion rules will govern.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
KILLED BY A ROLLING LOG.
A Lumberman Meets His Death While
Descending Slide.

A LumDerman Meets HIS Death While
Descending Slide.
ESPECIAL TELEGIAM TO THE DIsrAFcHi
DRIFTwooD. Jan. ga fatal accident at
Jerry Run, about six miles below this place,
happened last evening. by which Charles Culp
was instantly killed. He had been working for
j. w. Cole. luinbernan in Jerry Run, and he
and man named Miller started for camp, and
placing a spawl of a log commonly known
among lumbermen as 'jugle" in the slide
started down the slide.
When part way down and at tine steepest
point, log came laundering down the slide at
lightning rapidity. The man Miller heard it
throwing himself out of its way but Culp was
struck aud his life crushed out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
HE KILLED HIS MorHER-1N.LAz.

She Refused to Sign Deed, and He Stabbed
Her Repeatedly.
DAYTON. Jan Sat Greenville last night, a
few miles north of here, Chris Oelschlager went
to the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Charlotte Reese. and upon her refusal to sign
deed he began plunging dirk into her body.
He stabbed the woman 26 times-three times
through the heart. She died Immediately.
Oelschlager was arrested. and may be lynched.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Run Over by Two Wagons,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIspATcH.I
IRWIN, Jan. 9.-David Laughner, aged IL
years. a driver at the Southside mines, fell in
front of his loaded trip this afternoon and two
of the wagons passed over lis body, inficting
injuries from which he died an hour later.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Killed Between Two Cars.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrArcH.,
ALTOONA Jan. 9.-William OConDor, aged
%, employed In the freight shop yard of the
Pennsylvania Railroad in this CITY, was in
s,antly killed to-day by falling between two
moving cars. He was brakeman and single.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
La Grippe in Mississippi.

WoopvILLE, Mss, Jan. 9.-La grippe
has caused the death of five persons in this
vicinity during the past few days, each of
the victims being over 20 years Of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

RED HAIR is all right, says Bessie
Bramble in her letter for THE DISPATCH
tomorrow. Insurance men say "Brick-Tops"
are bad risks,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
RUpYARD KIPLINGs series of let

on America begin in to-morrow's DIS
PATCH. They will be the sensation OF the
day. San Francisco catches it in the first
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

INVESTORS will find bargains in to-mor-
rows DISPATCH. 1t gives all the news, too.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

ASTRONOMY for january in THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow. An article by an expert
and a chart of the heavens that will interest
everybody
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
THE DUDE TRAMP IN OHIO,
He has Until IL O'clock Monday Night to
Win His $1,000 Globe Prize.
,srrcIAI rlLssKAx 10 THE DIsPA

MAssILLoN. Jan. 8-H. p. Cooler, better
known as the Dude Tramp" who has under
taken to beat his way, without spending cent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Athletes viii Meet To-Day.

An important meeting of the Allegheny Ath-
letie Association will be held to-day. The OBJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
rhe n1innesota Legislature.

INVESTORS will find bargains in to-mor-
rows DISPATCH. 1t gives all the news, too.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

For OHIO: RAIN AND Snow, EAST
ERLY WINDS, SLIGHT CHANGES IN TEN
PERATURE.
PrTrsBURG, Jan. g
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
THE WEATHER.

4 FOE WESTERN PENNsYLvA-
81 MA AND WEST VIRGINIA:
LIGHT RAIN AND Snow, EAST
d ERLY WINDS, STATIONARY
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

j. G. Bennett d Co.
Leading
Hatters and Furriers,
Corner Wood street
and Fifth avenue.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12

cent, of native males over ID years of
age, and $3.50 per cent. of half-castes
actually, according to their own showing,
without occupation. The Chinese re-
port only 9.04 per cent, but this repre-
sents no less than 1898 Chinese males
over 10 unemployed. Only 2.O7 per cent.
OF the Japanese are idle.
Taxpayers. as assorted by nationalities
and total payments, are headed by
Americans who, as individuals, firms,
or corporations, contributed $139, 1898 to
the Treasury. Hawaiians and of Ha-
wailan birth, too comprehensive CLASH.
hcation in this instance. paid $l35 ,416 :;
Chinese are third, with $1O9,8 1878; then
IN order, British, japanese, German and
Portuguese
The number of persons who report
themselves as owning real estate is 1895,
OF whom 10 less than 1866 are natives
and half-castes, 1921 of these being full
natives, 30 that there is as yet toler-
ably strong force of native landowners.
School statistics, labor and wages, and
other details We must leave for future
notice,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12
Agents for the

UNITED STATES WATER FILTER
1t is hardly necessary TO direct the
attention of the public to the fact that
pure water is one of the principal agents
In preserving health and insurine ner.
feet comfort in household. The germ
OF our most malignant diseases can he
traced back to impure water.
The filter works easily, and, like
magic, turns the impurest water into a
perfectly colorless and absolutely pure
liquid.
Ihls apparatus is attached to the Or
binary water-pipe and filters rapidlv If
is displacing the old slow-working filters
in the United States. -i''oi
Call and examine the above at the
PACIFIC HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
FORT STREET.
1883 1899
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12

COMMENTING on the sensational ex-
tract from Washington. relative to these
Islands, credited to Moreno, and pub
llshed in full in this paper few DAYS
since, the Chronicle of September oath.
has the following paragraph:
Such is the tenor of the disnatcb
and 1t bears intrinsic evidence of having
been concocted in Washington for a mr.
pose. The plan evidently is to stir M
the question of annexation, SO as to in
duce the United States to take some de-
Unite steps towards bringing Hawaii IN
der the American flag. To effect this the
oanger OF annexation by England is sug-
arouse American sentiment and lead to
the expression of opinion that if the Ha-
Wallan Islands are to be annexed at all If
must be by the United States"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12
The Peninsula of
Pearl Citv F.!

This truly enchanting location for sub
urban homes must be seen to be appre-
clated; lovely grove of algeroba trees
| covers the entire grounds, streets 80 feet
IN width are laid out, and 6-inch pipes
are being laid to conduct water from a
lO-lnch artesian we'll which is pro-
nounced by McCandless Bros to flow
| the sweetest water of all the wells they
have bored on this island. The Railway
20. have constructed two reservoirs with
storage capacity of over two million
| gallons, and built a fume extending 81
| miles into Waiawa Valley, which in
years OF ordinary rainfall will supply an
abundance OF pure water for a large
population; to guard against such
droughts as we have experienced during
the present year, the Company have Or
dered Blake Pump with capacity of
45O,o00 gallons per day, which will be
replaced by one or more of larger capa-
city when needed. This pump now due
from the manufacturers will he placed at
once at the artesian we'll from which
water will be forced into the reservoirs.
when not supplied from the mountains.
a block containing an area o. five
acres has been reserved for q Hotel. and
another beautiful lot of the same area is
also reserved for Public Park, which
the Company propose to make one of the
most delightful and attractive resorts to
be found anywhere.
This place has all the charms of Wal
XXI, with the addition of an inland sea
seven miles long and four miles wide.
aftordlng boating and yachting facilities
second to none in the world.
Pearl City is situated about halfway
between the extreme eastern and west |
ern points of Pearl Harbor. The makai |
,ehd OF Pearl City Peninsula points to |
the entrance OF the harbor, land is destined |
Sohle Gay mot SO remote as some people |
may tnlnk) to be the great commercial !
emporium OF the Pacific. The Pearl |
City Branch of the Company's line ex- |
tends down the centre of the Peninsula
within say l 900 feet of the shore on
either side.
.E Intending purchasers are in
Vl1ed by the y. Il. & L. Co. to call at nv
City. '' - CAR
The Company will bind themselves
IN the deed to carry purchasers. their
families and servants for a term of nine
years from date of purchase at IL cents
per mile hrst-class, and l cent per mile
;5econd-class. Those who build on their
lots within II months from date of pnr.
chase VIII thereby secure a reduction
rom the above rate, for the whole time.
d say ~ per cent, making the fare each
way 10 cents first-class and 10 cents
second class.
This rare spot of earth is quite limited
area, and those who would secure a
OF valuable now but destined in the near
Gture to be worth many times its pres
mt value, will be wise to improve their
present opportunity.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12
OBITUARY

The death of Mr.. Smith came as a
shock to the community, his illness hav-
ing been short one. On Sunday, Sep
tember 9th, when visiting the cemetery
In Nuuanu Valley he caught a severe
cold; the following Wednesday he had
to leave his business and come home.
the cold having developed into an at
tack of the asthma to which he was sub
lect. Bronchitis followed with DAYS of
delirium and low fever. He rallied, how
ever, and Friday morning his condition
did not appear threatening, but before
night violent change for the worse set
IN, ending in death on Saturday morning
at about o'clock.
Mr.. Smith was born in Honolulu ON
the 18th of November, 1851. In the two
years from IA to '76, he studied at Ia
fayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.
On his return in the latter wear
he went into the fancy goods business
on Fort street, In the old wooden build
ing which was demolished in 1880
Some years ago he bought the site, and
In the year mentioned put up the present
brick building. He was married on the
18th OF last March to Miss Clara Ben
field. Mr.. Smith was his fathers |
heir In Christian work for the Kaumaka-
pill Church, which was his fathers
creation. For the past twelve wears he
mas been superintendent of the Sabbath
school and from his boyhood he has
been active in the Sabbath school work
as a man he was unpretentious and re-
lrlng, a man of few words, but of kindly
ana GENIAL presence, with pleasant smile
OF everyone. He was dilipent in hpsi.
ness and faithful in all the duties Of life
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-10-12
Bp 1utI)oritn
Postal Notice.

The Governments Of the British Colonies
OF New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland
South Australia, West Australia, Tas.
mania, New Zealand, and British New
Guinea, having officially declared their
adhesion to the Universal Postal Union
Convention, dating from October l, 1891
correspondence and other mail matter ex-
changed between the Hawaiian Kingdom
and those colonies are now subject to the
postage rates and conditions applicable to
correspondence and other mail matter
exchanged between the Hawaiian King
dom and the other countries and colonies
OF the Universal Postal Union,
The rate of postage on letters is, for each
half-ounce or fraction thereof, 5 cents: and
on printed matter, etc., for each two
ounces or fraction thereof, cents.
WALTER HILL,
Postmaster General.
Honolulu, Oct. 8, 1891.
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