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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
DISCUSSING THE CROP REPORT.
Wall Street Bulls Are Doing Their Best TO
Cry 1t Down.

Wall Street Bulls Are Doing Their Best TO
Cry 1t Down.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Agricultural
Bureaus August report on the crops having
now supplied some official and unbiased in
formation dealers in grain and stocks had
an opportunity to-day to weigh the truth of
the late scare stories. The crops, on the
basis of the Governments estimate, are
not overshadowed by impending ruin. This
fact did not, however, dismay the local
bear contingent. To-day they hammered
the stocks of the corn carrying roads on the
plea that even if the growing corn was not
scorched before August 1 it certainly was
afterward. This is undoubtedly an ingeni-
Gus way of escaping the Government re-
port
1t is interesting to note the claims of
these very houses that the Government re-
port is not infallible. Most assuredly it Is
not. Apparently there was some mistake
even in the July spring wheat estimate.
But If carefully chosen public officers can
not avoid occasional blunders in these esti-
mates what possible credit can outsiders
place In 'street dispatches"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
Governor Psttison,s outinp.

BEDFORD, Aug. 1L-[SpeciaL ]-Gov.
ernor Pattison and family left here this
evening for Cresson in the private car Of
General Superintendent Sheppard. Be-
sides the Governors family there were Mrs.
R. B. Brown and daughters, of Pittsburg.
Governor Pattison will 60 direct to Harris.
burg to attend to some matters which need
his attention, and will then join his family
on the Alleghenies, where he will be fol-
the next ten days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

THE Southern Railway and Steamship
Association will meet Wednesday at Atlanta
to determine whether or not it shall be dis
solved.
1t has been decided to build an extension
of theIndiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad
from Knox eastward to South Bend, Ind.
The preliminary survey has already been
made.
THE Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Cen
tral Railroads will shortly be consolidated.
the latter road becoming part ofthe North
part Of the Northern Pacific for several
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
New Use for Castle Garden

The deep embrasures of Castle Garden,
now that the whole round Of the great cheese
box is exposed, offer commodious sleeping
apartments to such wanderers as have the
good luck to elude the police. A short man
can lie almost straight in one of these en-
brasures, and several of those facing the
harbor contain pillows made of newspapers.
1t would be hard to imagine an airier bed
chamber on hot night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12

A writer of household hints says that the
Juice of ripe strawberries dropped into thick
sweet cream is gentle cooling remedy for
sunburn. We should think so. The juice
of ripe strawberries dropped into thick sweet
cream ought to be good for anything-es-
pecially for sore throat. No one could pos
sibly object to having to swallow any guam
IF IL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12

tion will not be increased by his letter.
writing. 1 have thought for some time that
his pen was running away with him, but 1
had not expected that he would interfere in
a matter so grave as the Poston murder,
and that in favor of one of the most detesta-
bic of murdererS"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
New Play for Irving.

DR.. Conan Doyle lately dramatized "a
Straggler of To-" short story which orig
inally appeared in weekly cotemporary.
Mr.. Irving saw it, and was so captivated by
the character of the Waterloo veteran who
lived his old fighting days over again in his
dotage that he bought the piece outright,
and will himself appear in it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
or Interest to Pit,sburg Physicians.

OF Interest to Pittsburg Physicians.
That every physician and nurse may have an OPP
portunity Of testing lactated food, we offer to send
free Of all charges. enough for Q thorough trial.
Lactsted food is not secret preparation, its COM
position being given on each package. Physicians
prescribe it for infants, invads. the aged. and all
who need . strengthening and easily digested
food
WELLS, RICHARDSON q Co, Burlington. VT
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12

FRANKLIN, Aug. 1L-[Special ]-Early
this morning Mrs james Watson, aged q
years, committed suicide at her home in
Rockland township by shooting herself in
the head with revolver while temporarily
insane. She had been i'll for some time,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
The weI1s-Fareo President Resigns.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1f-At the an
nual meeting of the directors of the Wells
Fargo Express Company to-day, the Presi-
dent of the company, Lloyd Lewis, ten
tine, who heretofore has held the position
of manager, was elected to succeed him.
Lewis had at the time of his resignation
been the head of the express company for 20
years, in addition to holding the presi-
dency of the Wells, Fargo & Co. 5 bank,
which it is stated he will retain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-12
Good Advice to Spiders.

A spider can get two of his eyes full Of
dust and still be happy, because he has six
others to look after flies with. 1t is strange
that creature having so many eyes should
not be able to see what nuisance he is,
and depart
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
A MAsHER MASHED.
Congressman Cummings Thrashes
stranger and May be Challenged.


stranger and May be Challenged.
New YORK, May 2.--The Herald has
Washington dispatch affirming that Con-
gresham Amos Cummings, OF New YORK
CITY. thought he detected u masher work
Yesterday and taught him the danger OF
mashing. Mr.. Cummings and his wife,
with party Of ladies and gentlemen, were
coming up from Marshall Hall on board
the McAllister, when the lesson was given.
A tall. handsome man sat opposite the
proup on the deck, and Mr.. Cummings
soon made UP his mind that the stranger
was irving 10 f1rt with somebody in his
party. After standing it as long as he
could. the New York Representative lump
ed to his feet and, exclaiming, Those
ladies. sir, are respectable struck the
stranger a terrific blow on the side oil the
face.
Before he recovered he received another
swinging left-hander, which utterly de-
moralized him. BY the time he got on his
feet the ladies and gentlemen had rushed
between Mr. Cummings and the mashed
masher, and they prevented him from get
ting al the Representative or the letter
from getting at him, although both wanted
to night it out.
The stranger refused to give his name,
hut swore that he would have vengance.
One of mis- friends said that Mr.. Cum
mings would receive challenge, and II he
refused to fight duel he would be horse
Whipped on the public streets.
Mr.. Cummings could not be 1ouno last
night. but a friend of his says he was en-
tirely justified in acting as he did. This
friend says the man was particular
Iv offensive to Mrs. Cummings, who moved
several times to escape his persistent
oglng.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
FREE BINDING TWINE.
Mr., Bryan's Bill to Relieve the Farm
erS Passes the House
UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
Tariff Oraiory Has Grown 10 Be Very Undressing
Matter in the House and Little Of kis Wanted.
The Democrats Know What the Tariff Needs
Nevertheless and are Remsdying Il

WASHINGTON, May 2.-That tariff
oratory is az discount In the House
was manifested in the House to-day
when Mr.. Bryan, OF Nebraska, moved
the passage OF the free binding twine
bill.
The Democrats were not enthusiastic
and the Republicans were apathetic.
No interest was taken In the vote and
only forty-seven Republicans responded
to their names, and OF these three voted
In favor OF the bill. One hundred and
eighty-three Democrats responded,
three OF whom voted against it. But
below this apparent indifference there
was a strong undercurrent, because
with the binding twine bill out OF the
way, the anti-option bill has precedence
on the calendar over all other revenue
measures.
Mr.. Bryan, OF Nebraska. moved 10
suspend the rules aud pass the free
binding twine bill.
Mr.. Burrows inquired whether IL was
the gentleman's intention TO pass the
bill IN this way without having given
notice to the minority OF that intention.
Mr.. Bryan replied that II was his In
tention TO pass that bill.
After brief debate the rule was sus'
pended and the bill passed-yeas ls5,
nays as.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
BAD WRECK IN INDIANA.
A Freight Train Goes Through Bridge
Three Men Killed.

INDIANAPOLIS. May "A special to
the Netus from Westville, Ind, says: A
north bound freight train on the Louis
vile, New Albany and Chicago railroad
was wrecked at point one mile north
OF Otis, at 1890 this morning. Train
No. Sc, John Murray, engineer crashed
through bridge. The engine and
eight cars went down, the caboose and
two remaining on the track. The
scene at the wreck this morning Is ter
rible. The bodies OF the engineer,
fireman and brakeman who were
in the cab Of the engine
when it struck the bridge, are buried
in the water beneath an immense mass
OF wreckage. Supt. Collins with the
wrecking train and a large force OF men
are at work clearing the debris. Tratiic
has been abandoned north OF Otis. The
heavy downfall OF rain which set In
about six o'clock last night washed
away the foundations OF the bridge,
leaving the top portion OF the bridge In
tact. The was no warning and the
train dashed headlong into the waters
beneath the sinking structure.
The killed are: Engineer John MUIR
ray, OF Michigan City; James Bowen,
fireman; Elmer Browne, head brake
man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
YESTERDAYS HORSE RACING.

At Nashville, Tenn, a beautiful day
and fast track were the conditions.
There were about $500 people present.
First, 6 furlodgs-J. II. won; time, 1:lO.
Second. mile and yardS-Ed. ESheloy
won; time, 1852. Third, furlongs-
Dolly McCone won; time, leg. Fourth,
mile-Good Bye won; time, 1:434.
Fifth. 4 furlongs-George Brown won;
time, 57Sl. Sixth, 8 furlongs-BoraliS
won: time, 1:17.
There was another good crowd at
Benpings to-day. Weather warm, track k
fast, racing frst-claSs. First, Ga fur
longs-Logan won; time 1:2213. Sec
ond, furlongs-B blackburn won; time,
1:l6. Third. l 1-lG miles-Prather won;
time. 1:51. Fourth, AZ furlongs-Or-
nban won: time :57. Fifth, one mile
St. Mark won; time 1:47.
The second OF the 81. Louis Jockey
Clubs meeting was fovored with per-
feet weather, fashionable crowd and
good track. First, ) furlongs-Expense
won: time 1.O3ls. Second, furlongs-
Dnko OF Kent won; time 1.52. Third,
: furIongs-Elsie 5. won; time 1.0315.
Fourth, 4 Eurlongs-Charlie Wilson
won: time 81. Fifth, 5 furlongs-Swag-
itar won: time LOB. Sixth, furlongs
Barbara won; time LII.
The second days racing at the Ken
lucky Association track, Lexington,
was we'll attended. First, q mile
Tenny. Jr., won; time 1:l7]s. Second,
= mile-Engarita won; time 1908.
Third, 5 furlongs-JOe Murphy won;
time 1:O34. Fourth, 81 mile-Penn
won: time 1:I7. Fifth, one milC-Laura
Doxie won; time 1:44.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
PAT ROONEY DIED POOR.
What His Widow Says About the English
Woman's Claim.

New YORK, May 9.-Mrs. Josie Roo
ney, widow OF Pat Rooney, the irish
comedian, when told that an English
woman also claimed TO be Pats wieow,
said she was coming forward now be-
cause she thought Rooney had left some
money and she would get some OF 1t,
Contrary to everybody's belief" said
Mrs. Rooney, "Pat Rooney died poor
man. He made $500, and even $500
week, but he played races every day and
lost money on prize fights, and when he
died he didn't leave me thing.
My daughter Kate and her husband
are helping to take care Of me. They
paw half OF the rent OF the fat am llv-
ing in. / put Mr.. Rooney's body In the
vault until could raise money to buy
a lot, and had to pay for 1t on the In
stallment plan. l paid $50 down and
will pay the remaining 500 In SIX
months"
Mrs. Rooney added that when the
English woman found that Rooney had
died poor, there would be no more
claims from her that she was his widow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03

PrrrSBURG, May 2.--John d. Archibald,
II. II. Rogers and Daniel O'Day, Of New
YORK. and c. W. Paine, of Titusville, all
known Standard magnates, were in the
city to-day on one of their usual tours of
INSPECTION. They said their visit had moth
ING 10 do with the shut down movement,
mi related wholly TO the business of pipe
lines and producing companies. These
gentlemen will also visit the oil fields in
West Virginia which recently become
prominent
The No. 1 Gregg at Gress's station be-
longing to the Forest Oil Company went
through the Gordon sand to-day but only
got a showing Of OIL The same company's
No.4E. Wright should reach the fifth level
tomorrow evening or next day. The
Meise No l, of Lynch * Co. south OF
Noblestown was still making 20 barrels an
hour. The No. = of Greenlee x Forest on
the propertv of the National Coal Co. is
through the nth sand shot and good for
about 100 barrels day.
The production fell from $4,000 to 22,OOO
barrels, and the stock in the Ield increased
from 81, ,0OO 10 81, 900 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
MATTERS CONCERNING labor.

The annual convention of the Interna-
tional Association of Boiler Makers, in
cluding Canada and Mexico, opened IN
Chicago yesterday, $50 delegates being
present.
The boiIermakers of Chicago have
struck for 9-hours day and 3l1S cents an
hour minimum wages. All the shops but
two small ones are out.
The United German and English Carpen-
ters' Union, of New York, have struck Tor
the signing Of the annual agreement by the
bosses. Thus far all but six of the forty
five boss carpenters have signed the agree
ment.
The carpenters of Chicago are consider
ing the adv;sability of striking for an in
crease in wages and a revision Of the sys-
tenn of working.
Work was suspended in all the quarries
at Quincy Mass, yesterday. 1t was voted
by auarrymen TO suspend work until May
4. On that day if no satisfactory list is
agreed on the strike will begin in earnest.
Three hundred and ninety men are await
ing the result.
Five hundred quarry men and stone cut
ters employed in the quarries at Stony
Greek and Leets Island Conn, went out on
a strike yesterday because their demand
for an increase of one cent an hour-to %
cents, was not acceded to by the quarry
owners.
The general strike of the granite cutters
in the Cape Ann, Mass, quarries, which
has been anticipated for some time, was in
augurated Yesterday. The demand is for
25 cents an hour and nine hours instead or
ten. The officers say they fear no serious
trouble. Two thousand men are idle.
About four hundred house carpenters are
on strike in Baltimore TO enforce accept
ance of their demand for eight hours to
constitute days work, the wages to be as
heretofore. Eighteen of the employing
carpenters here have accepted the eight
hOur decree
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
ALL QUIET In FRANCE.
There Were No Disorders In Any Part Of
the Country.


PARIS, May 2.-May Day has come
and gone aud the expected rioting did
not occur. As stated In these die
patches yesterday the day In Paris, In
stead OF being as many persons sup
posed IL would be, a day OF excitement,
fighting and bloodshed, was, without
exception, one OF the quietest and, most
uneventful Sundays that has passed In
many years.
In commenting on the celebration the
Figure to-day says that despite the
peaceful character OF yesterdays events
the people must not shut their eyes 10
the fact that the workingmen's inter-
national union revived yesterdays DEM
onstrations TO show that the working
men are masters OF the situation.
The Journal dcs Dcbdts says; "The
negative results OF the manifestations
ought not to inspire us 100 readily TO a
confidence which may prove misleading.
There is nothing TO justify the idea that
we have heard the last OF Anarchism." :"
Reports received this morning from
every place throughout the provinces
confirms the statements that no serious
disorders occurred yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
1T WAS 700 LATE.
An Interesting Decision Rendered by the
United States Court.

An Interesting Decision Rendered by the
United states Court.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 9.-ln 1886,
II L. Opie sold for SAL 600 a large tract
Of farm land in Jefferson county, then
Virginia, and now West Virginia, TO
Henry ". CaStleman, part of the pay
ment being in cash and the rest in in
terest bearing notes. Those payments
which came due between 1861 aud 1854,
CaStleman paid in Confederate money
and Virginia bank notes, both Of which
were deprecated currency going for
the purposes Of payment from the Uni
ted States military lines Ia West Nir-
ginia into the Confederate lines
in Virginia. and making the
payments TO Mrs. Opie. Mrs. Opie's
sons were i'm the Confederate army, and
she accepted the money. which was di-
vided between the members Of the
family and in 1865, az her request, the
trustees executed the deed. About tit-
teen years afterwards suit was brought
against Castleman and the point made
that the payments in Confederate money
did not constitute q payment in lawful
money, as required by the terms OF the
sale. The United States District Court
Of West Virginia gave judgment against
Castleman, but the United States Su-
preme Court to-day, in an opinion by
Justice Harlan, reversed that judgment,
holding that the action on the part OF
the Opies came too late.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
TIE METHODIST coNFEKENCE
The Question of Seating Lay Delegates
and Ministerial Delegates Separately

The Question OF Seating Lay Delegates
and Ministerial Delegates Separately
Discussed.
OMAHA, NEB., sMay 2.-The Twenty
fourth Quadriennial Conference OF the Nj.
F.. Church was called TO order at Boyd's
Opera House this morning, by Bishop
Bowman, and DR.. S. Monroe was elected
permanent secretary The entire morning
session was devoted to discussion OF the
proposition to seat the lay delegates sep
arate from the clergy.
Or. John Lanahan said he wished TO
congratulate the laymen upon the de-
mand. He had always believed that the
laymen would have more influence and
power In the Conference by being seated
separately.
He believed that the ministers would
be pleased to have the laymen seated
separately, if they wished to have it So.
Mr.. Shinkle, OF Kentucky, vigorously
combatted the idea Of separate seating.
Mr.. Murray, OF Central Pennsylvania,
lay delegate, said they were glad to
do honor to the ministers, but they
wanted to be seated by themselves for
the influence it would give in the con-
ference.
Mr.. Field, OF Philadelphia, said that
there was no thought OF arousing antag-
onism between the laymen and the min
listers. The desire was to create a
closer union by placing the laymen
where they could do the most for the
interests they represented. In long
wrangle, during which many amend
ments and counter motions were made,
the Conference decided to allow lay DEL
egates who so desired to select seats
separate from the ministerial delegates.
This evening the delegates were
given reception by the Mayor and
City Council.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03
VALUABLE HORSES MUTnATED.
The Dastardly Work of an Unknown
scoundrel in williamsburg.

ScOundrel In WILLIAMSBURG
New YORK, May "A Jack the Kip
per'' who attacks horses instead Of human
beings was guilty of a heinous crime yes,
terdav at the establishment OF Bernard
Holz. a well-to-do truckman.
In a stable, at the rear OF the premises,
Holtz has "a horses, some Of which are
ouite valuable. Joseph Weber sleeps in
a frame building adjoining, and is supposed
TO look after the horses. AT o'clock yes
terdav morning he found 3-months-old
colt living on the floor and moaning pite-
ously.
The straw o. the stall was stained with
blood and it was found that the animal had
been frightfully slashed by some sharp in
strument. A cut severed the membrane
between the nostrils; there were four long
cuts on the upper part of the body and the
entrails were exposed by six-inch incision
in the abdomen.
Three other horses were found 70 De SIM
ilarlv mutilated, the abdomen in each case
having been the point Of attack. The best
horses had been selected by the unknown
wretch. Holz cannot imagine who could
have perpetrated the outrage, as he says
he has no enemies. He discharged two
servants recently, but parted with them on
the best of terms Webber alleges that he
heard no unusual noises during the night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-03

English COnvicts, After Serving Their
Time, are Sent to America.

New YORK, May 2.-The sub-com-
mi:tee OF the Joint Senate and House
Committee or Immigration continued
its Ellis Island investigation to-day in
the federal building. Colonel Weber,
the Superintendent Of Immigration at
Fills Island, oproduced the records with
regard TO the reports he had OF the
landing OF the passengers OF the steam
ship Massilea. Col. Weber admitted
that some emigrants had escaped from
the steamship before they were landed
at Ellis Island. He said it was impos-
sible with the present force Of employees
and the present arrangements with the
steamship companies TO entirely prevent
this.
During Colonel Weber's examination
O'DOnOvan Rosa sent up a note to Sen
ator Chandler, in which be said:
England associated me with her con-
victed thieves and burglars. L talked
daily with them. Their destination
after their time in prison was served
was America. England sent them un-
der escort Of prison guards from the
prison To the ships sailing for America. "