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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
James Boyce.

James Boyce died Sunday at his home,
one mile west of Towson, Md. Mr.. Boyce had not
been well for nearly year and he took trip to
Europe for his health. Heart failure was the i'm
mediate cause of death. Mr.. Boyce was of the
largest individual bituminous coal miners and
shippers in Maryland and Virginia. He was born
In Chester Orange county, n. Y, on January 8,
1S23 His parents were natives of Dublin, ireland.
He received a common school education and then
a clerk by retail grocer subsequently entering
wholesale house in the same line. In 1889 when IS
which he followed successfully for the rest of his
lire. In 1s47 he became interested in the Cumber-
land coal fields,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

ANEW the announcement is made that
William of Germany may come to Chicago in
1898, if the European aspect at that time is
peaceful. live German Emperor would
be an immense drawing card; but as the
American sovereign would claim the privi-
lege of shaking his hand and slapping him
on the shoulder, and the Imperial mind is
averse to that sort of thing, the Worlds
Fair managers had better not bring him.
1t would be tragic result OF Chicagos en-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
CoOnt Carlo Roych.

Count Carlo Roych, commanding the Ital-
ian man-of-war Volturno. died July on board his
vessel. at Shanghai, China. He was sent by his
Government to Japan and China to negotiate Ger
tain treaties which as yet kept from the knowl-
edge of the public. Having completed his duties in
that section of the globe he expected sail soon for
Chile. Count Roych was very prominent in Italian
crosses bestowed on him by his Government. He
commanded the expedition sent by Italy to capture
and annex Massowah, in 1855, and to him is
largely due the success of that venture. He was
also the representative of Italy sent to watch and
report upon the progress Of the war between Chile
and Peru.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
COOKING SCHOOL ETHICS.
The Country Needs Less Politics and More
Pumpkin Pies, Mrs. Ewing Says.

Pumpkin Pies, Mrs. Ewing Says.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
CHAUTAUoUA, n. Y, Aug. H.-Miss Marie
Decca has completely captivated Chautau-
qua, and she will be kept here till the close
of the Assembly. A big concert has been
arranged for tomorrow, and the Press Club
will entertain the prima donna Wednesday.
So popular has Mrs. EwIng's work become
here that she found it necessary to use the
amphitheater this morning for her lecture
on bread making. From being bread-win-
ners Chautauquans have become bread
bakers, for Mrs. Ewing has been teaching
them that "a friend in knead is a friend in
deed" and that contrary to the Scriptural
verse, man can live by bread alone, pro-
vided it is good bread. Mrs. Ewing admin
istered some sound, sensible advise in the
course of her object lesson. She said that
this so-called terrible dough-mixing" was
the great trouble of the average woman.
She does not care how much paint she daubs
on her hand, but if the slightest dough gets
there she regards it as simply horrid. Dress
reform is good enough, but good bread is
better; and what this country needs is less
politics and more pumpkin pies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
.Jobn AbrahamsOn.

The news of the death Of John Abraham
son. a Swedish missionary to China, was received
pv his friends in McKeesport yesterday. He was
member of the Swedish Free Evangelical Church
of that city, and was selected as missionary to
China last December. He contracted typhoid fever
while there and died soon after. He was 70 years
of age, unmarried and one of the brightest and
most promising Swedish students in MckeespOrt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

IT is recorded of the scene which ensued
when two condemned prisoners in South
Carolina were reprieved on the scaffold the
crowd grumbled at being deprived of the
spectacle Of the hanging There still seem
to be sections where people are not much
further advanced from the era when the
masses enjoyed seeing men "butchered to
make Roman holiday"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
Directories of Cities,

To the Editor OF The Dispatch.
Can you inform ME how can obtain the
business address of a person i'll another city.
Is there any place where directories of
other cities are kept for the public accom-
mediation. LOUIS JAMES.
kENsINGToN, Aug. II.
A number of directories are kept by the
public library, on Penn avenue. Among
others is Il business directory of other cities.
The best way to ascertain an address in an
other city is to write to some person there.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
INTOXICATED BIRDS.
A Flock of Pigeons Which Was Not to Be
Relied Upon.


London Times.J
A pigeon-f1ying experiment at Tours has
ended in most remarkable manner,
proving the shocking fact that the useful
birds, in addition to being excessively
greedy, are also given to an over-indulgence
in strong drinks. Four hundred and twenty
nine pigeons were conveyed by train from
Tours to La Bohalle, and there let loose.
To the astonishment of the various societies
interested in the experiment, only 40 re-
dton and Gate Of n ndns tSer
respective quarters.
An inquiry resulted in the discovery that
at roadside station q large consignment of
black currants had been put in the same van
as the birds The inebriating qualities of
the currant juice proved two much for the
little travellers, and they were quickly in
such condition that only small proper
tion were sober enough to find their way
back to Tours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
Ex-SPEAKER REEDS boast that th

Ex-SPEAKER REEDS boast that the
Congress over which he presided "took the
whole thirteen tricks and nothing got away
from u.s. in the light of the fact that the
control of the House got away from them by
large majority, indicates Mr.. Reeds theory
of politics that grab in the hand is worth
more than political approval of the whole
nation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

THE hot dispute between Havana and
San Domingo as to which possesses the real
bones of Columbus shadows forth belief
among the thrifty denizens of the Antilles
that good thing is in store for the person
who can sell or lease the remains OF the great
discoverer to the Chicago Fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

THE new Kentucky Constitution caught
up with the times of quarter of century
ago by abolishing slavery and lotteries. Was
this what made it obnoxious to the esteemed
COii7ier-JOay'7ldt?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

To the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Which is right, "Minors mispn ..resenting
their ages shall be dealt with according to
law or minors misrepresenting their age"
ETC.? A. L.
WnMERDING, PA.
1.-THE latter is correct
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
A FASTING WOMAN.
She Has Taken No Nourishment for Seven
teen Years,

teen Years.
Dr.. vergara, of Villacienzo, in the province
of Burgos, states that there is in that village
a married woman. aged 4s, who for the last
II years has taken no nourishment of any
kind; in fact, says the British Medical Journal,
we are asked to believe that nothing what
ever has passed her lips except small
amount of water, which she takes every
three OF four days.
During all that time she has not left her
bed for O single moment; she lies there in a
state of lethargy, which might be mistaken
for death but for occasional slight move
ments Of her body and q feeble moan which
she utters when disturbed, as by light falling
on her face. There seems to be no question
of making the case paying exhibition, as
the husband resolutely shuts his door against
mere sightseers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
THE THUNDER OF THE TINGOD.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH.J

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH.]
oh! the din,
Hear him chin!
Niedringhaus, the alarmer,
Protected in his armour,
Made of protected tin.
Hear his naturalization
Shaking up this Yankee nation;
Oh! the naturalization
OF the tin,
Hear its din!
Oh! this prattle,
Hear him rattle!
Hark to the tingod's raving,
Welsh ''dipper, ~ he is craving
To clip our protected tin;
Hear his naturalization,
Sons of the Cymric nation;
Oh! the naturalization
OF the tin,
Hear its din!
Hear the rattling
OF this gatling,
Who cries for alien labor
And the nations gun and saber
. To help him make his tin;
Hear his Naturalization,
Honest toilers of this nation;
Oil the naturalization
OF the tin,
Hear its DIM
HoMEsrEAD, Pa, August ls. H.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

BY THE way, is that Foster who is re-
ported as trusting to the faith cure to dis
pose of cancer any relation of the Foster
who seems to be relying on similar influences
with regard to the payment or refunding of
the u per cent bonds?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
CHARTERS Gas Stock.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please state what the price of CHARTERS
Gas stock was on February 25, 1888.
PITTsBURG, August II, A READER.
[Chartiers Natural Gas Company stock
was quoted at 91]5 bid and 81 asked on the
date mentioned.]
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

The Gar proposes to starve Europe,
and Uncle Sam proposes to feed it. The
latter function is much the more humane /:
and it is not likely to create dissatisfaction
as 1t is many times the more remunerative.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

OUR happily not too familiar, but still
familiar enough, friend, the hot wave, is
showing some signs ofa disposition to re-
turn. But we can endure his advances with
equanimity and confidence that his back
bone is weakened.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
J0HNsToWN's HIDDEN TREASURES.
Two Discoveries of Money Buried by the
Flood, Made Yesterday.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
JoHNsTowN, Aug: T.-Another unexpected
flood relic was turned up to-day by one of
Contractor Howe's men. The gang is work
ing at the Point where the river deposit is
being removed, and this afternoon one of
the men dug up a lard can containing S60
three SlO-bilIs and the balance in gold coin.
Another workman found $l1 in silver, all
of which will likely be turned over to the
Flood Committee appointed for that pur-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

THREE-FoURTHS of the Editorial Con-
vention in North Carolina declaring for
Cleveland, does not indicate that public
man suffers irreparable loss by speaking out
his honest convictions on the silver ques-
ti0n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

terprise if the difference of views between
the Germanic and Western sovereigns, as to
the nature of their Intercourse, should re-
suit in strained foreign relations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
JUST WAIT AWHILE.

San Francisco Stevedore Strikers Not En-
barrassing Masters Much Now.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.-THE strike Of the
stevedores for increased wages is still pro-
crossing, but thus far but little difficulty has
been found in discharging or loading car
goes. The stevedores claim that now is the
dull time, but when the heavy arrivals COM
mence the strike will be severely felt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
Believes in Moderation.

Detroit Free Press.]
Mother (horrified) What did you let that
young Snipkins kiss you for?
Daughter (meekly) )-For only two minutes,
mamma, and then told him it wac time to
stop.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS.
Lawn Fete of Three Days and Several
Other Coming Events.

Other Coming Events.
The first annual lawn fete of the Wilkins
burg Fire Department is announced for
Thursd' y, Friday and Saturday, August q,
2S and 20. The exercises will be conducted
on large meadow at the corner of Wood
and Wallace streets, Williamsburg, and they
will be OF all kinds. One of the features
will be parade of the fire department.,
headed by q brass band, each evening.
Williamsburg is proud of its fire laddies, and
the parade will be drawing card, If every
thing else were weak. But everything else
will be the reverse OF weak. All the
churches in the borough have determined to
take part. and the ladies of the various con-
gregations will be in charge of the tables,
and will dispense the Refreshments and
other wares that are always to be found at
lawn fetes, with the earnestness that always
marks the work of ladies for any worthy OBJ
Ject. Cream and cake will be important
delicacics at the fete, the admission fee, en-
titling each visitor to enjoy those comest-
tlbles. The general committee comprises
Messrs. Harry Kent q. W. Snyder and c. W.
Hutchinson. The proceeds are to be devoted
to the benefit of the fire department. Wflk-
1nsburg Is growing town. and 1t is desired
to improve the fire departmentin in every way
possible This is an expensive proceeding,
and it is necessary to raise money in every
way possible. 1t lis expected that the lawn
fete will earn several hundred dollars.
AT box social to be held in Glenwood
Temperance Hall Friday evening by Jr. o.
U. A. NJ, No. sos, the Glenwood Cornet Band
will furnish the music. The band is O new
one, and promises to do good work. The
members are as follows: g. McClaskey.
fiat cornet. leader and instructor; G. Mofft,
+ fat cornet: 2. Denison, solo fiat cornet;
NJ. Lynch, first B fiat cornet; T. Dunlap, sec
ond B flat cornet; J. Frederick, solo alto; Fl.
Veazey and c. Miller, first and second
alto; Robert Bevard and G. B. Shaw, first
and second tenors: Samuel Berrel baritone;
III. Sprucebank, f fiat tuba; j. Gleaser. bass
drum; A. Dunlap, cymbals, and u. Slone,
snare drum.
The lawn fete for the beneTit Of the South
side Hospital is to take place on the grounds
attached to the residence of ]. Mod. Bryce,
on Mt. oliver, tonight. In addition to the
names of the committees given in THE Dis
PATCH yesterday, the following ladies will
be in charge OF the decorations: Mesdames
Sharpe (cbairman) M. Pfell, James Hays,
James Horner, d. Jones, Hartley, ].
Schimpf, C, Kaufman, George Monro, o:
w. Sadler and Stuart, and Miss j. Davis and
Mrs. DR.. Chriss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18
THE NEXT HYGIENIC CONGRESS.
1t Will Be Held at Buda- Pesth Instead of
Minneapolis or st. Paul.

LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE International Hy-
gienic Congress closed to-day after a long
discussion as to the next place of meeting.
Though it was strongly urged that town in
Minnesota be chosen, the congress finally
decided in favor of Buda-Pesth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-18

HOMESTEAD, Pa, August ls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-16
4 CBipEL IyD MONASTERY DEDICATED.

A chanel and monastery the Sacred Heart, erected
In Shonnard Place, Yonkers By the Capuehin Fathers,
were dedicated yesterday the of large gath
ering. The chapel dedicated at 10 80 a. m. by
Archbishop Cor.igan assisted by Father Coley Ot fon
kers and Monsgnor Obeholzer. Bishop Wigger, OF
Newark, celebrated pontiEca high mass, and Father
Ings of ST. Josephs Church, the assistant priest
and the Rev Father Coe Of the Church OF the lmnacu
late Conception was the deacon OF the The sub
deacon was Father Bonger and the Rev. Father Thomas
Mclaughlin was master Of ceremonies The Rev. Dr.
yann OF St. Agness Church. this city, delivered elo
oucnt sermon English. and the Rev. Father Audcrmat
OF the Capuchin Order, delivered sermon In German
Among other clergymcn present were the Rev. Bona
venture Frey exprovincial Of tine order; Monslgnor
Mcdaniel Father Edwards, Father Lorencus and Father
Cashmer.
In the afternoon the monastery dedicated, only
the Capuchln Fathers and the clergy being present
The new monastery Of the Capuchn Fathers Is
of the highest points in Yonke The tract of land owned
by the order consists Of six The building, which
cost COO Is sides OF a quadrangle The north
wing for accommodation Of the Fathers and the
wing is now used chapel which will seat about 800
people This chapel eventually will lie part OF the con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-16
BURIAL OF DOM PIATT.

West Liberty Ohio. Nov 1j.-Donn PIatt was buried
TO day at Macochee. The ceremony Wa; the simple
service OF tho Catholic Church. and his body was laid
to rest in the family tomb without the least display.
hut The line OF carriages that followed the hearsc 10
the grave told OF the esteem IN which he was held.
Dom ratt contracted the Illness which resulted In his
death while trip to Cincinnati to attend u reunion
OF literary club Of which lie had long been member
At this meeting he prophesied his early death. lie
was on his way home from that meeting. at Which he
said in a speech: in another year Dom Fait Will
have joined the silent majority" Ne conscious
up TO Il few hours before his ccaih. aid an.cst his
last words we're, We'll must dicwhy not die row
Father william Conway. Of Belontanc. oAiciatcd to-
day Archbishop Elder being unable to he present
Tho pain carers were Colonel Frank :. Eoad OF New
York; General Henry NJ Cist. Cincinnati: James W.
Wclch, West Liberty James A.. oder Hefontanc ;
Governor James T.. Campbell. Colum.us. W. X.
Fisher, West Liberty John Murphy. Cincinnati Judge
Moses I. Wil-0n, Cincinnati; judge ". Il. Warner
urbana Charles G Miller, CcrellEd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-16
PRISON CLERKS BRIBED WITH TOB4CCO
A REVELATION THAT STARTS AN INVESTIGATION
IN ELMIRA REFoRMAToRY.


Elmira, ~ Y, Nov. Is speciaD-The Board Oh
Managers of the Elmira Reformntory has been the
dune ~ the inmates for some time, and doubtless
regret that at least fifty Of those released during inc
last few years not yet in prison walls. For years
there has been crooked work done by convict in the
institution by which inmates of the reiormatory were
released when not reformed or possessing The qiahca
tons emitting them 10 freedom Tobacco was the roo'
of the evil BY the revelation Of the trick, which was
made by m inmate about fifty prisoners of the first
grade have been placed in the lower grade ranks and
are now marching with the worst criminals and wear
lug red suits.
When prisoner is taken to the refomatory he
can secure parole in twelve months If bad mark is
not recorded against him. There arc three grades OF
prisoners. When sentenced man is placed in tho
lower first grade If he is good for six months ard
receives nine good marks each month, at the end he
will be placed I'm the upper first grade and il he is
good six months in this grade he Will be paro!ed. III
he IS bad when placed in the lower first grade he Is
placed in the third grade, the prisoners Of which
known by their clothes members Of this class wearing
red uniforms. lie must stay in this grade at least
three months and II he is bad, still longer. When
guard finds that prisoner deserves a bad mark he
MAKES report to the superintendent. These reports
are handed in to clerks, who prisoners. These
prisoner clerks record good and bad marks and keep
eye generally on every confined In the great
institution. The clerks are usually smart with fair
education and supposed to Scrupulously observe the
rules in order to- at the earliest possible tme receive
the long looked for parole.
How tho inmates cheated the law is explained by an
cx -prisoncr, just released. His name is Epstein a
Russian Hebrew. lie sentenced from New York
for two and Il half years. He says he was only
Short time in the reiormatory when he discovered
that the trusted prisoners who kept the books were
crooked and were not giving the prisoners bad
marks when they were reported, and teat coavicts
ush Ia hn I'm Tho
higher ones. Their method was this Almost every
man In The Institution chews tobacco, and they Use
every possible means TO obtain it, A large number OF
tho upper hrstgrade convicts worked outside OF tile
PRISON as guards. tcamstcrs, far-hands, coal show
elles, jsnitors, brcknycrs etc. These prisoners came
IN contact with on siderS aud managed get a liberal
supply Of the weed They supplied the pris clerks
ana mado fast friends Of them the latter, IN turn ig
noring reports of bad MARKS against hem, and, on
the contrary, creditns them with good marks By this
means fnvores gained their freedom in the shortest
possible time. 1t Is believed that hundreds OF the men
who ere now In the fist grade got there through the
crooked work OF tho trusted convict clerks, and a
thorough investigation will be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-16
TRAGEDY IN THE SALVATION AMY
4 PRIVATE SHOOTS HER CAPTAIN AND THIN
COMMITS SUICIDE.

Omaha, Ncb Nov. 15.-The muster OF the North
western division of The Salvation Army. at Omaha TO
meet La Marechae Booth-ClbbOrn, OF France, term
mated in n tragedy Whlle yet the bell Of the Arrny's
headquarters in OMAHA tOiled for dead Sunday and
The soldiers filing slowly out of the barracks the
Of pistol shot out above the notes Of the
bell, and with a groan, one Of the Armys captains
iell to the pavement bleeding from the mouth ard
nosils Her body had not yet lodged on the sidewalk
when the second report from the pistol was heard aud
private reeled from the ranks and staggering blndly
step or two fell dead in the gutter. amid the cloud
of smoke from her pistol
It was lust after O'Clock in the evening and the
Arny's had gathered at the barracks for the
purpose Of making its usual parade prior to services
The presence In omaha Of the Official heads OF the
Army I'm France and America-La Marechalc Booth
C!lbboin and her brother. Commissioner Ballington
Booth had drawn hlther all the forces Of this division
which includes Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas ana
Nebraska For four days the Army has held daily ana
nightly demonstrations and the work was seemingly
meeting with great The real motive for tile
fearful double crime Is not clear as II might be,
INT the indications point to rather queer combination
OF jealousy and sem-Ieligous frenzy. The body OF
Nette Bir,iler the murderess and suicide rests ON a
marble slab at the city mOigue. and her victim, cap
tain Hattie smith, OF the salvation Band, at OskalooSa.
Iowa is awaiting death at her temporary boarding
place on Davenpmtst