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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
EVEN COFFIN MAKERS OBJECT,
They Think the Cholera Will Ruin Thei,
Business If 1t Comes

They Think the Cholera Will Ruin Their
Business If 1t Comes
CHICAGO, Sept 13.-The National Burial As
sociation commences a two days session a {
the Auditorium tomorrow morning The
members do not have so sad q task as the
undertaken, being simply the suppliers OF
the goods which the latter uses. "We are
here" said Secretary j. I. Rich, simply to
discuss business. We do not discuss epi-
denies. The cholera would have a very
damaging effect on our business, because
people would die SO rapidly that they would
be put away in the very cheapest boxes and
the dealers would not be called upon tor
goods"
That is right" said Joseph Shaw, Presi-
dent of the Muskegon Coffin Company 81
consider that the business woud be hurS py
cholera. However, our business was almost
doubled last year on account OF the grip.
This mean disease gave the friends of tile
patient time to put them away respectfully,
ana then as the disease was not regular
burfals could take place. We prefer to have
people die naturally and not through any
epidemic. We are bound to get them in the
end anyhow"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
FEvERs RAGING IN NEARBY TOWNS
Washington, Pa., Il sidents Alarmed at tn e
Rapid Spread of Typhoid.

Washington. Pa, Il sidents Alarmed at the
r. pid Spread of Typhoid.
WASHINGTON, PA, Sept 13- (SpeciaL 1.-The
residents OF Washington are becoming thor
oughly alarmed at the spread of typhoid
fever in this city, there being fully so cases
in existence. The condition of some of the
alleys and yards is something terrible, and
unless these nuisances are abated the cold
weather will find the epidemic prevalent to
a great extent.
The Board of Health is doing all in its
power to overcome the spreading of the dis
case The cholera is also feared, and imne-
date steps will be taken to disin feet the
place. At meeting OF the board last night
1t was decided to compel each child which is
In attendance at school to be vaccina ted be-
fore the beginning OF the next term. Unless
tile children possess a certificate from the
physician to this effect they will not be ad-
mitted to the schools. The West Washing
ton schools have closed on account OF the
scarlet fever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
worse iudges of public policy than the

worse judges of public policy than the
American people at large.
Finally, the Press neglects to explain,
as it has been often asked to do, why the
United States should be asked to loan its
credit to the extent of 800, 900, 900 on work
which the engineers estimates put at the
cost of s65, 900. Until this point is
cleared up all the bankers conventions in
the world cannot make it appear in any
other light than that OF S95,OOo,OOO rake
for some one
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
ADVANCING UPON WASHINGTON.
The Grand Army Veterans Advance Guar,
Now on the Way 10 the Capital.

Now on the Way 10 the Capital
CHICAGO Sept. 1S.-The movement OF Grand
Army Veterans toward Washington has set
in. Several carloads of the advance guards
from Iowa and other Western States passed
through the city to-day going East over the
Pennsylvania road. Considerable anxiety
exists among managers who are not at all
certain that they will be able to provide cars
enough to accommodate the crowds that
have already engaged transportation to the
Capital.
There will be heavy increase in the move
ment tomorrow, but the great crowd will
not start from Chicago before Thursday. 1t
1s estimated that no less than 30 special
trains will be sent out of this city on that
day. Railroad men predict that the encamp-
ment will attract to Washington about 200 O0o
people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

IT is as ridiculous to say that Italy hates
America because a lodging house keeper
murdered an American seaman on account
of his nationality as it was to assume that
America hated Italy because some members
of an Italian secret society were lynched at
New Orleans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

In all probability scientists will continue
to emulate Peary and his gallant predeces-
sors, risking their own and other human
lives in order to go a few miles further
north and see little more than has been
seen and recorded by man before. The gain
to human knowledge is not worth the risk.
but it will 20 on until the north pole has
been discovered and used up in making
souvenir walking sticks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Miss CIarissa Caldwell Lathrop.

Miss Clarissa Caldwell Lathrop, of New
York, founder and national organizer of the Lun-
acy Law Reform League, died in Saratoga on sun
day night. She was daughter of General Will
was imprisoned in lunatic asylum until, after
many efforts; she managed to have u writ of habeas
c4Ipus Issued and was adjudged entirely sane. She
alterward devoted herself to rescuing other sane
prisoners and was very successful,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
THEIR MONEY FOR THE HEALTH.

A Political Committee Donates Its Surplus
to the Cholera Fund.
NEW YORK, Sept. 13-The Committee of
One Hundred in charge of the notification
ceremonies of Cleveland and Stevenson in
Madison Square Garden on July 20 last met
to-day to cecide what should be- done with
a balance OF sl,31i "a left over after the pay
ment OF all expenses.
By unanimous vote it was decided to turn
the money over to be used in the payment
of expenses incurred in warding Off the
cholera, or in caring for immigrants or
cabin passengers detained as suspects on in
coming vessels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
Archibald Austin.


Archibald Austin, an old and respected
cltlzen OF Lawrencevile, died Monday evening
from the effects of surgical operation performed
some Two weeks ago. His disease was of long
standing, For number of years he was in the
nouri grain aud commission business on Lib
erty street, but of late years has been connected
with the Westinghouse Electric Company A
widow and six children survive him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

THE Baker ballot law has become good
deal more iutelligible since the Attorney
Generals expression of opinion, but it will
need actual experience and the probable
loss of some votes to show mp all the un-
certainties of q measure so complicated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

SOME of the Kansas farmers have discov-
cred novel way of displaying their dis
tressful circumstances and getting rid of
thei1 surplus crops. A contribution of
twenty-si1 wagon loads of wheat was made
yesterday to Jerry Simpsons campaign
fund.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

In aPresidental year, when politics are so
phenomenally dull as just now, it is not sur
prising that Republicans have failed to turn
out in full force where they know that their
party's victory was more than safe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
wAYNEsBURG's FIRST ILLUMINATION,
Natural Gas Reaches the Town and tn
People Light Up the Srreets

People Light Up the Streets.
WAYNEsBuRG. Sept. 13-[SpeciR. -Four
years ago the Waynespurg Natural Gas
Company commenced to lay their pipes in
Waynesburg for fuel. the gas being brought
from the Worley well at Blacksville, W. Va
The mains in the town required about seven
miles of pipe, and last night the gas was
turned on for the first time.
Two standpfpes were erected in front of
the public square and tho town was brill
iantly illuminated. Several attempts to get
gas nearer town have been made, several test
wells having been put down, but all were
failures The people welcome the gas, not
withstanding coal can be bought cheap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

WHILE cholera is, so to speak, in the at
mosphere, such an important matter as the
selection of a site for Allegheny's postoff1ce
must join such unconsidered trifles as the
Presidential campaign in comparative OBJ
liyiOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

A LOCAL politician is quoted as speaking
of n mans disability to write rs physical
affection" After this it is useless to expect
the newborn babe to increase in knowledge
as it grows in years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

KAISER WILHELM may now rest as
sured that he is not to be the victim of that
ancient monkish prophecy, since daughter
has arrived as his seventh child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

IF Hill and Cleveland really are to speak
in the same building at Brooklyn, the root
should be thoroughly inspected beforehand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

COUNCILS ought to be reminded before
long that there was some time ago good
deal of talk about providing a much-needed
and oft-promised free bridge to the South
side
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

THAT new Sixth street bridge will event.
ually be a bridge of size. The Inconvenience
attended upon its erection makes it a bridge
OF sighs at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

CIRCUsEs, e1positions and race-meetings
notwithstanding, rain is cleansing bless
ing that cannot be too highly appreciated
these DAYS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
Obituary Notes.

THE Most Rev. A. VincentinL Archbishop Of
Aquiia, died at Rome yesterday.
REAR ADMIRAL JOHN CUNNING HOWELL, of
day, ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

ANOTHER idiot has announced his inten-
tion OF going over Niagara Falls in a barrel
Given wish to get off the earth, this route
to post mortem notoriety is about as direct
rs any.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

EVEN the coffin-makers assembled at Chi
cago yesterday urged the necessity of keep
ing cholera out of America
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

THERE could be no greater wastefulness
at this time than stinginess in the use of
time. labor and disinfectants to promote
cleanliness and sound sanitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
Tho End of Sullivan,

Chicago Tribune.1
Hope for season babe baked beans fare
well,
And Freedom shrieked as Bosson's slugger
fell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

REPUBLICANS of the Twentieth Con-
gressional district will perhaps realize now
that prCcrastination is the thief Of Congress
sional epresenta ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
Oncn Was Enouch for Him.

Baltimore American
The country gave Grover Cleveland one
trial, and has no intention OF giving him an
other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

ALL parties concerned are to be con-
graduated on averting the strike threatened
in the Reading system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

WHILE disinfecting its telephone trans
mitters, New Jersey might as we'll fumigate
some of its politicians and ballot boxes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

FIRE ISLAND residents may have to be
fired or fired upon yet if they persist in their
baseless fears.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

Minneapolis Tribune.l
The young ladies now quaranttned in New
YORK harbor won't ask papa to take them to
Europe for at least two years to come.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

RAILROAD wrecks are keeping well up
to the record these days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

AND still the Cooleys are allowed to do
whatsoever pleases them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

MCGINTY will not stav down. Racorder
j. j. McGinty, who was defeated by Senator
Hines Tor the Democratic nomination Tor
Congress in Luzerne county, talks about
being an independent candidate, and getting
on the official ballot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

The Democratic Congressional nomina-
tlon in the Twelfth district, which L. ID.
woodruff, the Johnstown editor, secured
SO easily week ago, has appreciated in
value at least 100 por cent because of the
deadlocked Republican conference running
up against tho provisions of the Baker ballot
law
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

INSTEAD of Peck of trouble it noys
looks as though the Democrats would ex.
tract several bushels of agony out of the
New York statistictan's report of the bene-
fetal effect of the Mckinley tariff.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

Vol. &. No 220-Entereu at Pittshurg Postoffce
November, 1857, second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14

A RECEPTION was rendered last evening
to Rev. DR.. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, by the
members of the Doctors congregation, of
the shadyside Presbyterian Church. DR..
and Mrs Holmes have just returned from
Europe, and feature of the evening was
short, informal talk by the Doctor upon
some OF the sights of the tour 1t was
pleasant affair in every way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-14
TWELVE PAGES

PITTsBURG, SEPTEMBER IA, 1892.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27
was covered with corpse. We left 8

was covered with corpseA We left 8
dead on the field, of whom were Euro
pears, and 90 men of Lemoine's detach-
ment were wounded.
1t was thought at the time that King
Behanzin would never return. but the
rashness Of this conjecture has since
been realized, for the king has returned
and with vengeance, within the last
few weeks. The cause of the present
trouble is the failure of Dahomey's
ruler to observe the terms of the treaty
he entered into with France ia October,
1890. BY this treaty the rights of the
French at kotonou We're recognized
and assured immunity from disturb
ance, yet for several months past the
small garrison at kotonou has been
harrassed perpetually by the Dahoney-
ans. The unfavorable season prevented
the French from operating to sdvan-
tage in the field, and this circumstance
left the friendly tribes who act as their
allies exposed to the vengeance of the
hostiles. One special cause of trouble
is King Behanzin's persistence in as
serting rights over the kingdom of
the ruler of which, Toffa,
long since sought and obtained the
proteetorate of France. yet he has late
" been the constant victim Of Daho-
meyan incursions into his territory.
France has now taken the field with the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27
ghe amieha au gaele guesday zorniug September IT.

adroitly planned, being the result OF .
thorough knowledge of the difficulties
of the situation created by the peculiar
war tactics of the Dahomeyans and the
nature of the ground. Four small posts
formed one section in echelon represent
ing the base of an isosceles triangle
having upon one flank the open sea and
on the other a canal leading to the Dem
ham lake. Instead of posting solitary
advanced sentinels, SO easy to surprise
and overcome, forty gardes civiles, with
two pieces of mountain artillery, formed
the second line drawn up near a some
what rude structure pretentiously called
the ''Sanatorium.
The vigil of the naval infantry con-
tinued without any occurrence happen
ing to disturb the monotony Of sentry
60" All the world seemed asleep, the
silence of the night remained unbroken.
The men of the guard, however. were
wide awake indeed. especially Lieut..
Comperat, who commanded the most ex-
posed of all the posts to the north of
certain spot where fort was in course
of construction. About a quarter be-
fore o'clock a. N. the terrific storm Of
wind and rain which had been raging
all night suddenly began to abate, and
through the rifted clouds the moons
rays shone forth cheeringly. Lieut..
Comperat, Of whom may casually re-
mark that his first instruction in the
military art was obtained during his
brief attachment to the Third Regi-
ment Of Zouaves, he having graduated
from the Ecole Saint Maixent in 1884,
heard suspicious sounds coming through
the thick humid air; it seemed to the
officer that he could distinguish the
noise Of mufled footsteps. Instantly
the trumpet was sounded and the
lieutenant formed his men in a position
to resist attack, and no sooner had this
been accomplished than, amid a storm Of
wild yells, hurrahs and savage war
cries, an immense crowd OF warriors
threw themselves against the bastion
protecting the French position and en-
deavored to penetrate it. Then Compe-
rats voice rang out distinctly, giving
the command to fire. This first volley
was followed by three simultaneous
ones in return. The Gaboon soldiers
were calm and confident in their de-
meanor under fire, the severity of which
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27

fantry officer. In view of the great
seriousness of the present complications
which may indirectly result in a col
lision between Germany and France
and the general public interest they
have aroused, I think I can give the
reader some timely and amusing infor-
nation about war in Dahomey, and the
true inwardness Of the present situa-
ton.
Dahomey is an extraordinary land,
peopled by still more extraordinary
race of semi-naked savages. Its sea-
board is almost UNMARRIED in it's barren
monotony of rugged mountain, scarcely
diversified by bay or inlet or the en-
couraging vista of seaport town. The
eye, wearied in its efforts to pierce the
blue haze of tropical horizon, sees
everywhere a monotonous coast ex-
panse of dense green brushwood, gilt
tering beneath the merciless rays OF a
vertical sun. Upon rounding the coast
of Guinea the voyager is pleased to
leave behind him country which even
repealed the ocean pirates Of the past,
and has long been forsaken by the most
adventurous colonists.
Casting anchor at st before Koto-
nou, we see on the shore a settlement
of wooden houses painted blue and a
score of straw-thatched cabins in the
foggy distance. From the top of a
lofty pole the flag of France is flying
and Senegslese tirailleur PAGES to
and fro, evidencing by his jaunty and
soldierlike mien the utter con-
tempt he feels for the savage
denizens whom his allegiance to
France causes him to regard as
deadly foes. We reach the shore by
means of a surf boat, the crew of
which, entirely naked, sing in chorus
propitiatory song to Avrekote, tho
Dahomeyan genius of the sea. Bend
ing to the oars with strong arms and
set teeth, the sturdy blacks, directed by
the pilot in strident voice, make the
boat-or pirogue-skim over the sum-
nit of the white capped waves with a
swiftness that nearly takes away our
breath. When the boat CRATES upon
arms of stalwart negroes. The curious
bar of sand which here extends along
the entire bay of Benin is caused by the
strong southwestern currents, and for
nine months out of the twelve it is con-
sidered dangerous to attempt q landing
anywhere near Kotonou, Whydah or
Persons disembarking
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27

There is a Sensational report in &u-
mich that the insane king Of Bavaria .
few weeks ago suddenly awok- from
his chronic apathy 20 rnounsptary in
tellectuai perception He Is said 20
have suddenly understood hIs surround
ingz, and come 70 sorse sense o. his
high position, Of which be knew moth
ing a. all when the crown passed u
him by the unhappy death OF King Lua-
wig. After he bad converted ration
ally for some time with his attendants.
one OF them made the courtssrlT re-
mark: Now your majesty viii show
yourself 70 Jour people IN your capital
The king shook his head, and en-
swered. in melancholy tone: Gladly
would 20 20 Munich. but fn7 people
viii want 20 So sane king. and afa
sick one Yes, yea. ! know ihat
these ifs Of madness Will never lezys
me
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27

Hepburn's appointment. T. is said that
a more influential application % the
kind was never sent out Of Wall street
g. men Of al shades Of political feeling
joined n signing the document Mr..
Hepburn, who IS about afiy years old.
comes from s.. Lawrence county, MY,
and srst became generally known 70
bankers VIXEN be wzs superintendent
OF state banks I bis WA from $50 10
isss. Then lie vas made examiner Of
national bz1lls Ia New York city. sEa
this post he he'd uniil hs assumed TIE
duties Of comptroller Mr. Hepburn
began his pablic career ss q school
commissioner IN S. Iaurs3ee county;
then. in 1852 he represented his dis
trsct in the STATE Assem- bly,. II iss-.
while superintendent OF the state bank
Ing department.. he ss2s nominated By
the republicans for eongr~sernan At
large. Tia. WA the Iszr TIA, NJ
Cleveland bra. Judge Fol9er - css
sstrpusly. Mr Hepburn shared TIE
fate OF the kezd q he ticket THIS il
the f-S. apposrfneG. q any tzpoT~
lance given 20 the state q New York
b. the present Administrations
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27

have frequently been upset and fallen
victims to the numerous sharks infest-
ing these waters.
Kotonou, where we have now sue
ceeded in effecting our landing upon
Dahomeyan tcrra-tirma, signifies, in the
Fon language. ''the mouth of the river
of death" and it is place insepara blv
connected with the several conflicts
that have occurred between the arms Of
France and the duskv horles of
Dahomev Here the hottest fight in
the campaign Of 1890 took place upon
the fourth day of March. Had it not
been for the intrepid bravery OF Lieut,
Comperat. young officer Of the
marines, the entire French force would
have been annihilated. During the
night of the third of March and the
early morning OF the fourth, under
cover OF the intense darkness and the
additionally favorable circumstance of
a violent storm. King Behanzin de-
cided to make n move upon the French
camp. The attack was well planned.
and every care taken to insure the
probability of success. Without noise.
or lights, and in careful military order,
the forces of Dahomey took up their
position in a forest situated about two
hundred yards from the French lines
Here they rested, awaiting the arrival
OF dawn with the intention OF co m
mencing hoStilities at cockcrow. The
French force was composed Of three
hundred tirailleurs of the native Sene-
gales infantry and troops from the
Gaboon country. and il was billeted IN
the factories OF MessrS. Regis and
Fabre, two French merchants engaged
in business at kotouou.
The arrangement OF our forces vas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-27
FURIES OF THE DESERT.
Trouble Between Women Warriors
Of Dahomey and the French.
Past Experiences with tho savages-They
Must Be Brought to Subsection Now
Present SituAtion-What the
Am2zons Look Like.
COPYRIGHT, 1927

The tricolor is waving in Dahomey,
on the west coast of Africa, where the
warlike hosts of France have again in
vaded the country of King Behanzin.
This savage potentate has gone back to
his old trick of violating treaties, and
has thus drawn down upon his head for
the second time within two years the
naval and military vengeance Of the
republic. l have been requested to give
some personal account of that strange
country, gained during the campaign of
1890, during which served as an in