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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Flexible Glass Interior Conduit,

AS new buildings are now almost always
wired for current, the matter of an efficient in
terror conduit that shall have fe1ibilIty insu-
lation and ability to resist fire has come to be
OF the utmost importance. Such a conduit has
lust been shown at the electrical exhibition in
Providence. where a section of It was con.
nected with lighting curcuit and passed
through glass tube filled with water This
tube was bent twice at right angles in a sharp
curve, thus showing the great he1lbiliry and
waterproof qualities of the conduit. The con-
duit is enclosed in string-woven jacket, which
gives it high tensile strength. and a strong
abrasion resistance. and the whole Is then
soaked in an insulating material. The system
of connections is simple. and its cost is small.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
NEW YORK's COCKTAIL KING.
The Man Who Has Become Famous by Skill
in Mixing Drinks.

The Man Who Has Become Famous by Skill
in Mixing Drinks.
ST have about 100 columns which have
been written about me and the art of max
ing mixed drinks" said William Schmidt,
of 231 Broadway, New York, to Correspond
ent Murray, of THE DISPATCH, the other
day. 81 have written a book" he added,
(which will be published shortly. There
are very few places in New York where the
art of making mixed drinks is well known.
In Chicago and other large Western cities
a man can 90 in almost any reputable place
and get good mixed drink to suit him. For
some reason it has never been so in New
York, and to this attribute a good deal of
my personal notoriety and success in this
line. I presided at the mixed drink bar in
the old Tivoli in Chicago in rs and '76.
Even in that city we made quite reputa-
ton, and had about all that three of US
could do to serve the customers of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
THE DUKE OF BEDFoRps WILL
Something About the Holocaust of Some of
His Personal Effects.


His Personal Effects.
Two loads of fagots were deposited in a
retired spot at the rear of Woodburn Abbey,
says the l. ondon Daily NeUs in describing
the holocaust of the late Duke of Bedford's s
personal effects. Several boxes and pack
ages were brought out of the Abbey and cast
on pile, which was fired. The boxes did not
burn, and it was found necessary to turn out
the contents, which, to the amazement of
bvstanders who were not in the secret, ap-
peared to be rich wearing apparel, includ-
ing suits of clothes, shirts, socks, boots,
shoes and slippers. Some of these articles
were quite new. and some of the slippers
were richly em broidered.
1t is said that several walking sticks and
umbrellas were also burnt, among the
former being one that a foreign potentate
presented to the late duke. One account
says that Lord Herbrand Russell. who
watched the fire, snatched this valuab relic
from the flames. The general belief is that
the late Duke of Eedford directed by will
that his personal effects should be destroyed
in this manner. and a more definite state
ment says the direction appears in codicil
dated on his last birthday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
THE POINTS OF A DOG
Explained by the Veterinarian to
the Westminster Kennel Club.
VARIETIES OF HUNTING ANIMALS.
A Pure Newfoundlander Is Something
Very Hard to Get Nowadays.
THE PRICE GOOD PUPPIES BRING
rwR1TTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.1

S ancient as human his
tory is the dog. Rome
had its fighting dogs.
sometimes used in the
great arena fighting the
lion and other beasts of
prey; its knowing dogs,
or household pets; and
its hunting dogs, for the
chase. The fighting dogs
came from Asa; the
house dogs from Greece;
and the hunting dogs
from Northern Europe.
hloxopdar fha Groot
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
simple Tester for Linemen,

The modification of a wellknown experimens
has been turned to good account in being mads
a handy tester for linemen. A small square Of
India rubber has plate Of brass fastened on
each side. A strip of zinc and a 25-cent piece
can be slipped under between the brass and the
rubber while from the plates two leading wires
are taken. Tests of continuity can then be-
taken by connecting the wires to the circuit
and touching the two pieces OF metal with the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
One of New York's Conyeniences,

One of New York's Conveniences.
New York World.l
"What surprised you most in this city,
asked of friend from the West who is
visiting here.
''That I can go from the Grand Central
depot to East NewYork, L. l., without putting
a foot to the sidewalk or hiring carriage" !"
was his unexpected reply.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Crane. opera.sd bv Elsctr,c,tx.

The United States Government has Just given
an order for eight lathes to be used for turning
and boring guns. They will cost over $500 900.
and an idea of their size may be formed from
the fact that one of them will weigh $50 tons.
The firm TO whom this order has been given "a
using electricity for the operation Of several
large traversing cranes capable of carrying %
tons or more in its shops.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

The truth is, it is of the same character as
that of the St. Bernard, though. of course,
black IN color.
As companions, all strains Of settlers are
more or less favored, as well as eolIies, bull
terriers, fox terriers. field spaniels, copper
spaniels, pugs. and innumerable other
varieties.
The breeds mentioned are those most pop
ular II. CLAY GLOVER D. Y. s.,
Veterinarian to the Westminster Kennel
Cluh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Electric Light In she Hay Land.

The arc and incandescent light have been IN
troduced into Palestine. 1t is said that the
Arabs and Hebrews are much puzzled 70 &c.
count for lamp in which there is no oil, and
while gazing with wonder, keep . respectful
distance from the light which comes and goes
at the bidding OF An unseen power.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
The Useful Collie Dogs.

A most useful dog, especially to the farm
er or stock raiser, is the Scotch collie. He
readily learns to herd cattle or sheep, and in
this respect is far ahead of man. A collie
should have good length of head, somewhat
wedge-shaped, moderately broad between
the ears, and tapering to the nose; skull fat,
not domed, with a slight depression between
the eyes; ears small and carried semi-erect.
He has two coats, one known as the top coat,
long and rough; the other, the under coat,
fitting close to the body, and fur-like, max
Ing the animal impervious to rain and cold.
The coat is very important matter, as
the collie is exposed to all sorts of weather.
In general conformation he should indicate
activity and endurance. A collie puppy
can be bought for $40. An adult dog is
worth from 500 up. l have known one to
fetch 81, 500.
The Fashionable Pet Dogs.
The most fashionable pet dogs are the
small varieties of spaniels-viz, the King
Charles, Blenheim and Prince Charles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Jay Gould Of Some Use.

indianapolis sentineLl
Jay Gould has again paid his regular assess
mept of SlG0 for contempt of court in refusing
TO serve on the grand jury. This spart Of New
York's regular income.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Used TO Cooking Beefstaak.

Indianapolis Journal.1
Before we were married." said she, "his
displays of affection were positively over
done"
"And now?"
"They are very rare"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

"A new room has been discovered in
Wind Cave, near the South Dakota hot
springs, 1000 feet long, 65 feet wide and so feet
high.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

white are considered equally good coIors.
In pointers as well as settlers, preponder-
ance of white is desirable, as they can be
far more readily seen in cover than dark or
solid-colored dogs. Pointer puppies cost
about the same as settlers, probably a trife
legs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
HURTING THE DEAD.
Sixty of the Victims of tho Spring Hill Col
liery Interred-A sad Case.

SPRING HuL JUNCTION. n. s.. Feb. 25.-
About sixty Of the bodies Of victims of the
Spring Hill colliery disaster were buried yes
terday, A particularly sad case was that Of
Malcomn Neerau He returned from Boston
only a month ago with his young bride OF
three months, Boston girl. He went TO
work in the mine with his father and brother
and all were killed The young widow fran
ticallv pleaded with the searching party TO
find the body Of her husband. In response
they made special exertions and recovered
the remains. -,
The bodies were all taken 10 the Methodist
church. where the brief services We're held
over a dozen at a time, and thence the cotiins
were carried in open vehicles TO the quiet
little cemetery at the foot of the hill a mile
distant In some cases the bodies were fol-
lowed by surviving members of the village
band PLAYING The Dead March; From 10
O'Clock until the road was crowded with the
procession. The ground was frozen so solid
that the work Of digging graves was exceeding
ly difficult. Early yesterday morning u little
army was set at work and before evening l05
Graves had been dug and half Of them filled
aoain The briefest possible form of service
would be held and body inferred, while men
four feet away never cease work IN completing
another trench. A grave was dug sixteen ieel
square and the corpses were iaid III y siue ny
side There are between forty any hfty bodies
10 be inferred to-day. A dozen yet remain III
the pit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
FREEBURGER on TRI4L.
No Positive Evidence Against the Alleged
Murderer Of Little Oracle May Jones.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 25.-lSpecial. The
special grand jury convened at Hampton this
morning at 10 o'clock 70 investigate and re-
port on the charges against George W. Free
burger. charged with murder and indecent as
sault committed on the person Of his step
daughter. little seyen-year-old Oracle May
Jones. There was large crowd in attend
ance. but the excitement has largely subsded,
though much interest was manifested. A
large number Of witnesses were examined, but
no conclusive evidence was introduced, the
most of it being merely suspicion or rumor.
No positive evidence was introduced As far IS
known.
After being in session until o'clock this
evening and hearing the testimony of about
fifty witnesses the jury adjourned until to-
morrow morning. Although there is much
suspicion, no tangible evidence has been
brought against freeburger, and there Is very
little probability of his being indicted.
A colored man named John Harris. of New
port News met his death on the Chesapeake
and Ohio while stealing ride on a freight
train. lie iel between the ears and was
crushed to DEATH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
DEATH or Az AGED LADY.
Mrs. Morris Dies at the Age of Ninety five,
and Leaves Ninety eight Descendants.

CHARLOTTE. n. G.. Feb. 25.-[Speciall-
Mrs. Martha Morris, who celebrated her
ninety-ffth birthday on the 2Oth of this
month. died to-day. She was the oldest citl-
zen Of the county. She leaves six Children
thirty-four grandchildren. forty-eight great
grandchildren. and ten great-great-gr
children, making ninety-eight living descend
ants.
A case Of small -pox has appeared in the
county. near Matthews, which Is creating
some alarm.
The Charlotte Consolidated Construction
Company has given out the contract for max
ing brick and building handsome pavilion
in their new park.
The electric line of street railway is to be
commenced at an early day.
Houston S. Lorne. a prominent citizen Of
Mt Holly. n. c., died to-day. Age forty
lie was well connected in this city and highly
respected.
Mrs Hannah Shafer of this county also
died to-day Age eighty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
Caused by High Water Breaking the Levee
Against "A Swollen River.

YUMA, ArIz., Feb. 25.-The work Of strength
ening the leyee against the swollen Gila river
began on the night of Saturday. and was con-
tinued with energy Sunday. all the citizens
being pressed into service. The river con-
tinued 10 rise at the rate of foot an hour,
and il was foundnecessary TO take the cOnvicts
from the penitentiary 10 assist the workers.
II was apparent that the leYec, which was
weak and old. could not be strengthened suf-
tciently 10 wishstand the river, and the peo-
pie began moving their effects 10 higher
ground At o'clock Sunday afternoon the
leyee broke and in an hour and half the
town was largely under water The hastily
constructed embankment of earth and sacks
of flour and meal prevented further spread OF
waters on the streets but the Mexican quar-
ter was flooded, and filed with the noise Of
falling walls and screams OF women ana chill
dren. The water was ten feet deep III some
places Many people had not time to get out
their furniture and lost everythRg. over 100
houses were ruined. An AmeriYh named Gus
zee was drowned, but no other loss of life
occurred. The railroad and telegraph Offices
were flooded out. The leyee on the
Colorado side was finally cut and
the water inside thus kept from
rising. On Monday morning the water had
fallen two feet. The business houses de-
stroyed consisted of machine shop, saddle
store. four saloons, three general merchandise
stores. two drug stores the Times newspaper,
two butcher shops and a Chinese wash-hOuse.
The people are camped on the hills
and the United States quartermasters
buildings have been thrown open.
There is much destitution but
no.suffering'as yet, there being provisions in
the town sufficient for week. The Board Of
Trade meeting Monday made liberal donations
for the sufferers. relief committee was or
ganized. The country east of here is all un-
der water as far as heard from. There is "a
rise also reported in the Colorado There
have been no trains since Monday morning;
the last one was from San Francisco. The
bridge across the Colorado Is safe, but may 60
if the Colorado rises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Foreign Notes of Interest.

The arrangements for the conversion Of the
Cuban debt are TO be consummated within the
next ten days. new loan of 20. 900 900
pounds is 10 be effected by the Spanish Gov
ernment
In letter TO the London Times, Sir Baden
Powell conservative NJ. p. who has Just re-
turned from Canadian trip, says both parties
in Canada are loyal.
Lord Randolph Churchill is going on nine
months shooting and prospecting tour OF
South Africa.
Mrs Jameson claims to have discovered
evidence in Zanzibar throwing an entirely
new light on the quarrel between Jameson
and Stanley.
aaron Won Zenfft, the German commission
er in Samoa, was married at the United States
Legation In Berlin Tuesday. and started with
his bride yesterday.
The Aberdeen steamers sailed from London
Yesterday with non-union crews.
DR.. Liebriebrich's remedy for tupus and tu-
bcrculosis of the larnyx is canthidate OF pot
ash in very small doses. injected.
Sir Richard Francis sutton, of London,
owner of the yacht Genesta. Ia dead, aged
thixty-sevep years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
DIR. 4LMOND'S CONDITION.
Reported Death Untrue--Golden Gate Tour
lists.

LYXcHRUBG. Va. Feb. 25.-lSpecial THE
announcement yesterday to THE TINES which
came by telegraph to this city, of the death Of
DR.. 4. J. Almond. of Bedford city. turned out
to be untrue to the great qualification OF his
many friends He IS. however. dangerously
i'll. and much fear entertained of his recovery.
The magnificent train bearing the Golden
Gate" tourists. numbering ia distinguished
ladies and gentlemen from the Northern and
Eastern States. passed through this city over
the Richmond and Danville road this after
noon AT 1880 O'Clock. The train consisted of
six handsomely furnished Pullman coaches
and one combination baggage and provis-
ion car and started from California on the 9TH
instant. Ii is run by the Pennsylvania
road and ofiicered as follows: Mr.. Collin
Studs, tourist agent in charge Mrs.
II. f. Fender, ehaperone; Mr.. Joseph B.
Sohm. official stenographer Mr.. Barclay
Brown, baggage master.
The sales OF tobacco to-day have been
greater than any day this year, and did not
close until o'clock. Prices high. Rain still
falling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
The Columbus Tragedy.

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 25.-Still the excite
nent in the terrible tragedy of Monday
continues. and the inquest of the COR
ty-fve reliable witnesses have been
examined, and nearly all agree that
W. j. Elliott opened the battle.
The worst feature of the inquest
is the same calibre revolver which W. j. Eli
oft admits using cannot be found or traced.
The missing revolver was first thought To be
0sborne's. but the weapon used hy that party
was turned over to police officer. 1t is we'll
founded that w. j. Elliott. after emptying his
deadly weapon. threw it down only to be-
picked up and concealed by friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Six Ycrsons Drowned.

Los ASGRLos, CAL. Feb. 25-Reports re-
ceived up TO noon to-day show that at least
six persons have lost their lives by the floods OK
the past few days and perhaps many more who
have not been accounted for have perished: The
worst of the food was at Downey and vicinity.
The old and new Gabrielle rivers broke from
their banks and ran together. making great
sea six to ten miles wide and sc venteen miles
long Many houses have been swept away.
and their occupants are missing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
EMPRESS FREDERICK'S VISIT.
The League of Patriots Denounce Her Pres
ence at the Palace of Versailles.
[By cable to The Timesl


PARIS, Feb. 25.-The organization known as
the League Of Patriots has violently de-
nolnced the visit of Empress Frederick. Of
Germany, to the palace of Versailles on Mon
day last. The League has decided to hold
daily meetings of protest until the imperial
visitor leaves the city. II is known here that
in Berlin it was expected that President Carnot
would llupon Empress Frederick, but aftera
special Cabinet meeting. had rbeen' had and
the question had been fully discussed, itwas
decided that rs Empress Frederick was trav-
cling incognito. tho French Government
would compromise the matter by sending the
chief Of President Carnots military household,
NJ. Ribot. and the Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
TO call on tho ex-Empress. This was
accordingly donei the Ministers calling g,;t at
the German embassy and lnscrbing their
names in the visitors book. This question Of
etiquette was undoubtedly the cause Of much
anxiety and worry to the members of the
French Cabinet. and was made the subject OF
a long and earnest discussion before 1t was
finally concluded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Sportiuc Affairs.

NEw YORK. Feb. PA special cablegram
tn the Police Gazette from London says:
THE summonses for the arrest Of Frank
Slavin and Charley Mitchell for attempting TO
force their way into the Acadia Club will be
withdrawn if the men agree 10 apologize to
the club. The prize fight between Pritchard
and Burke for one thousand pounds will be
decided ON March 10th. The Pelican Club
has made arrangement with the pugilists and
hackers to fight in the club gymnasium"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Telegraphic Brevitics.

Dan Hawkins defeated Dan Mahoney Tues.
day night at San Jose, Cal, in prize fight Of
twenty mine rounds for the bantan-weight
championship Of the Pacific coast.
Dan McClusky. of Gloucester, has been sem
fenced TO five years in the State prison OF New
Jersey and $500 ine for attempts to wreck pas.
senger trains on the Camden, Gloucester and
Mt Ephraim railroad.
The gale which struck the town Of Utica
Ind. Tuesday night blew down twelve houses,
causing loss Of about $1,000. Nobody was
hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Republicans Unseated.

LANSING, Mich Feb 25.-The Senate was
scene of most unusual proceeding yesterday.
The Senators were absent attending the Re-
publican State Convention at Jackson. The
Democrats taking advantage Of this fact, pro-
ceeded to un-eat Messers Morse and Horton.
both Republicans, by a strict party vote, and
declared Messrs. Priendler and Morrow, the
contestants, entitled TO the seats. The three
Patrons of Industry Senators stood with
the Republicans, but their combined forces
were too weak 10 stem the tide. Much in
dignation exists among the Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
A Murderer Captured.

COLUMBIA. s. O.. Feb. PA special from
Greensyille, s. c., to the State says; Sheriff
Griffith early this morning captured Little
Bill Howard picturesque mountain charac-
ter, who escaped jail last November in his
wife's clothes Howard was convicted here
last summer of the murder Of Ben Ross, in the
mountains of this county. in February, IssS,
and was sentenced ~ hang.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Parnell's Sarcasm.

speech Yesterday that street army miscalled
a constabulary had been used 10y all British
Governments as means OF depressing
Ireland. All these Governments were alike
Gladstone could say remember Mitchell.
Stone" but Salisbury could return 'remem-
her BalmulletD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Last DAYS Session.

wAsmSoroy, ID. c.. Feb. 25,-The morning
session of the last days meeting OF the Wo-
mans National Council wns devoted principal
ly 70 the "Matriarchate" of Elizabeth Cady
Stanton which was read by Susan Is: Anthony
and was most interesting and attentively list
ened to by large audience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
DIR. DxsHIELL'S SERMON.
.seek Ye the Lord While Ho Nay b
Found"

"Seek re tno Loru Whho ho Ssy ~
Found"
There would have been full church at st.
Johns last night for DIR. Dashiells sermon to
young people, ifit had not been for tho heavy
rain. But Us it was. there was an excellent
attendance.
The Doctors discourse was enjoyed most
heartily BY ell. and was undoubtedly full Of
great and lasting profit 10 every ono. iiis
tsxt was from Isaiah w., 6 Seek ys the
Lord while He may be found; call upon Hun
while He is near"
He dwelt mostly upon the subjected prayer.
explaining how il should be offered N faith,
earnestly pefseyeringly and with freedom. AL
the points were lit up by touching anecdotes
or familiar Illustrations. And ths privilege
and duty Of tho Christian in communion With
his Heavenly Father was impressed upon AZ
hearts in a most engaging way. surely al
who vsutured out IN the rai&storm vere
smply rcpaid-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Murderer CAPTURED.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 25.-Two North Caro-
linians tonight identifeda negro sitting on the
window of ear on the Norfolk and Southern
railroad rs George Higgins. who is wanted in
North Carolina, he being charged with an
atrocious and horrible murder committed
there recently. Higgins was arrested, and is
now in the station house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Another Scotland Strike.

GLASGOW. Feb. 25.-Owing TO the dismis-
sal OF number of employees belonging TO .
trades union from the Glasgow establishment
many. about thirty Of the employees went on .
strike. seriously obstructing the output OF the
vorks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26
Republican State Convention.

JACKSON. Mich. Feb. 25.-The Republi-
can State Convention yesterday nomi-
mated Judge II. NJ. Montgomery, Of
Grand Rapids, for Judge. The resolu-
tions adopted favor pure ballot, the Force
bill. the Mckinley bill. the purchase by the
Government Of this country's entire silver
product. and the issue of silver coin OF silver
certificates as full legal tender therefor.