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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
NO FRAUD WAS MEANT
Assistant Postmaster Myler Testiies
in His Own Behalf
TAKEN TO MAKE UP SHORTAGES
He Declares That Was Why Miss Steele
Was Assessed 500.
SAYS Uy ONLY FOIJnWED A pRecEnENT
TAKEN TO MAKE UP SHORTAGE
SAYS RE ONLY FOLLOWED A PRECEDENT

Theodore Myler, Assistant Postmaster of
Allegheny, was given hearing before
United States Commissioner McCandless
on charge of embezzlement The only
witness examined was Mr.. Myler. He said
he had been appointed Assistant Postmaster
in Allegheny on July 1, 1891. Previous to
that he was clerk. Speaking Of the 500
he is charged with taking from Miss Steele
he said:
''That money was taken for the purpose
of making up shortages in the Money Order
Department in which she was clerk. She
had paid out the money in mistake"
When asked whether that was not more
than the amount of the shortage he replied,
81 never received cent of the money for
my own use. know there was more than
500 in shortages. 1 remember of one short
age of SIS and another of S4S. 1t was paid
out BY mistake and never returned"
At the time the money was taken from
Miss Steele the witness was not Assistant
Postmaster, but was acting in the capacity
of cashier. Miss Steele took charge of the
Money Order Department when the witness
was appointed Assistant Postmaster.
Mr.. Mvler continuing, said: "None
of the money taken was used
for shortages while 1 was
in the Money Order Department, and when
the S1O0 was taken from Miss Steele there
was no intention to defraud the Govern
ment There was continual shortage in
this department 1t was all caused by mis-
takes and carelessnesn in paving out
money. Of course these mistakes occur in
most postofices Unless this shortage was
paid up by money taken from Miss Steele
we would have had to make it
up. What was taken was simply
a reduction iE Miss Steele's salary as they
had concluded 500 a year was enough for
her.
The case was argued by Mr. McMullen
for the defendant. He took the ground that
the statute under which the information
was made applied only to the Internal
Revenue Department, Mint and United
States repositories and not to
Postofice officers or employees. Outside of
this no intent to commit a crime was shown,
and the defendant had only followed pre-
cedent. As soon as it was discovered that
the department did not like the transaction
the money was returned to Miss Steele, so
that no money was lost by anybody, and,
above all, there was no intent to cheat or
defraud the Government
District Attorney Lyon simply asked that
the testimony be considered, and if there
was sufficient grounds the defendant be
held for trial. Commissioner McCandless
will render decision next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

When you are about to put your money in
a real estate investment 1t is well to consider
a few facts, The facts we wish to call atten-
tion to are regarding the new town of Ali
Quippa. They are facts that need only to be
stated to meet approval. 1t is we'll to con-
slider whether che price asked Is legitimate
whether it is the result of a speculative boom
that will soon subside, leaving values on the
decline, OF whether the price is at valua-
tion that insures permanency, and will grow
with the town, not beyond it. AliQuippa
lots average but $500 apiece. 1t is we'll to
examine the character OF the manufactures
locating as to their solidity and size. Ali
Quippa starts off with a working population
and factories that will convince you favor
ably. 1t is well to consider the natural ad-
vantages and adaptabllity of The place. Ali
Quippa has lots OF natural gas, is unexcelled
Tor situation, is within few minutes ride
OF four bnstling cities, Beaver, Beaver Falls,
New Brighton and Rochester. 1t is well to
consider what 1t has done, thus feeling the
pulse of public opinion regarding it. Ali
quippa has sold over one-fourth of the lots
in about ten days. Already there are houses
building. New factories are asking for loca-
tion, as when the company are convinced of
their desirability and tendency to strengthen
the town they will be given sites Aliquippa
merits your consideration before investing
in any other property. Plans and informa-
ton at the Office Room 80, Westinghouse
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
OFFICE OF
TREAsURER ALLEGHENY COUNTY,

OFFICE OF
TREASURER ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
April I. 1892. }
NTOTTCE-IN PURSUANCE OF THE TWENTY
N FIRST section of act relating to Allegheny
county. approved the 1st day Of May, 1861. and or
the amendment OF said section, approved the 3oth
day of March, A. d. 1866. l do hereby give notice
that the duplicates for the several wards boroughs
and townships will be open. and will be prepared
to receive the county State and poor taxes for the
year Of 1892 on and after the first day Of May 1892
Said taxes be paid at this Office until the 1st day
Of August, with deduction of 5 per cent for
prompt payment to all persons paying the whole
amount of these taxes.
There will be no reduction allowed during the
month of August.
There will be 10 per cent aided to all taxes re-
JOHN A. BELL,
ap1-90 Treasurer of Allegheny county,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
OFFICE OF THE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY WoRKHoUsE,

OFFICE OF THE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY WoRKHoUsE,
HoBoKEN, PA.
NOTICE TO BUTCHERS-SEALEDP PRO
N POSALS will be received through the
postoffce to the above address until MON
DAY, MAY 9, inclusive for furnishing the
Workhouse for one year with good boiling
beef, free from bone, in the following pro-
portions: One-third chuck, one-third plate
and one-third brisket. Total amount needed
from 400 to GOO pounds daily, except Sab
baths. Place OF delivery, on board OF cars
West Penn r. r. at Federal street station.
The Workhouse will furnish the necessary
tubs for the meat. WILLIAM HILL,
ap26-ll3-rrs Superintendent
TEFFERSONVILLE,I IND. APRIL 25, 1892.
81 Sealed proposals. in triplicate, subject
to usual conditions, will be received here
until II O'Clock A. NJ. central stan dard time),
Tuesday, the Gath day of May, 1892, for fur
nishing at the @. Nj. Depot here, COO
gallons of Mineral Oil, of 1850 fash test, in
cases of two fye-gallon cans each. Deliveries
to commence on or before June 15 1892
Government reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals, and to accept the whole
quantity, or any portion of the mineral oil
bid for. All information furnished on appli-
cation here. Envelopes containing pro
posals should be marked Proposals for
Mineral OIL" and addressed to COLONEL
HENRY C. HODGES, Assistant Quarter
master General, U. S. Army, Depot Quarter
master. ap266l26, q, ,2S, 29myl6,l7
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Merchant TaiI0rs'L Latest STYLES

IN SPRING SUITINGS AND OVERCOATS.
GIVE Us A TRIAL. CAVtNAUGH q GAVIN,
No. 1877 FIFTH AVE. Cleaning and repairing a
speciality. ap2o6l-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

6Dtsplay ddverttsemeus one dollar per
square for one insertion. Classified real estate
advertisements this page ten cents per tsse for
each insertion, and nvge :dken for less than
fbi,f, ee,,fs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Machinery and Metals For Sale.

DOILERS and engines. secondhand all sizes,
ID from to 100 h. D.. cheapest in the market: 6i
boilers and engines in stock, stationary and porta-
steam pumps governor, pulleys and shafting.
Telephone S40l. 23-25 Park way ]. 8. YOUNG ALLIE
gheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
ALEX. E. GOSS. Attorney at Law,
No. 403 Grant street.

NOTICE,-APPLICATIo WILL BE MADE TO
~ the Governor of Pennsylvania. the 9Th
DAY OF MAY, 1899, bv Philip Steuler. Henry
Gram, George Collier, Herman Schaefer. John Ward
ct al. under the act of Assembly entitled: "An Act
to provide for the Incorporation and regulation Of
certain corporations, approved April %, 1874 and
the supplements thereto for the charter of an in
tended corporation, to be called The Eighteenth
Ward lO-Cent Building and Loan Association. the
character and object of which is the accommodating
bers thereof, and of safely investing the same to
meet at No. sos Butler St, Pitsburg. Pa and for
these purposes to have and enjoy all the rights.
benefits and privileges of said act of Assembly and
the supplements thereto. ALEX. L. GOSS.
apl9-S5-Tu Solicitor for Applicants.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN AP-
~ PLICATION will be made 10 the Governor of
Pennsylvania on WEDNESDAY, May II, 1882, by
j. j. O'Donnell, Edward O'Donnen. James Law
son, E. N. Qumby and Arthur Cunningham under
for the incorporation and regulation of certain
corporations" !" approved April %, 1874, and the
supplements thereto, for the charter of an in
tended corporation to be called "Glennwood and
Homestead Ferry Company the character and
object of which is the erecting, constructing and
maintaining ferry and approaches thereto over
the Monongahela river from "a point al or near
Glennwood, in the county of Allegheny, to point
on the opposite side Of said river Rear Home
stead in the county of Allegheny, and for these
purposes to have. possess and enjoy all the rights
benefits and privileges of said act of Assembly and
supplements thereto. FRANCIS X. BARR
EDWARD b. VAIL,
aD26-s9-Tu Solicitors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

NTCNAUGHER 4 CO.,
M CONTRACTORS FOR
Paving sidewalks, roadways, yards, mills
sta bles and cellar floors with cement, stone,
brick, concrete and fire brick. Curbstone
furnished and set. 43 Federal st., Allegheny
City, Pa. ap3-24D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

"HY pay rent? We have one six-room modern
w frame house reception hall, bath room, i'll
side c., hot and cold water throughout all sew
cred: built 20 feet back from street: lot 36x9O feet;
electric cars pass the door: price, a 50O terms, 20
per cent. cash. ten years 10 pay balance; possession
given at once: take Second avenue electric to
Greenfield ave. Peter Shields, 53a Grant st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

OFFICE OF PHiLADELPHIA CoMPANY.
PTTTsBURG. Pa. April a. 1892 J
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
i HOLDERS of the Philadelphia Company will
building $50 Penn avenue Pttsburg. Pa. on
MONDAY. May ., 1892 at II o. clock noon. Trans
fer books win be closed from April 20 to May :,
both inclusive. W. d. UPTEGRAFF.
aplS-64-D Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
MEETINGS AND NOTICES.
Meetings.

MASONIC NOTICE-THE MEMBERS OF MIL
1u NOR Lodge. No. 2s7. F. and A. NJ, are re-
qucsted to meet at Freemasons' Hall, Fifth av.,
on TUESDAY, April a, at P. M. sharp, to attend
the funeral of our late brother. Francis NJ. Rob-
erts. By order of W, NJ, ap25-5O
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

100 DOZEN mems 4ply cuffs l21Sc.
TTssu LITTELL's, 203 Smithf1eld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO..
l9l and Io3 Fourth ay

ESTATE OF SARAH BEITLER, DECEASED
IL Notice is hereby given that letters adminis-
tration on the estate of Sarah Beitler. have been
granted to the undersigned. to whom all persons
indebted to said estate requested TO make i'm
mediate payment and those having claims against
the same should make them known without delay.
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO.,
Administrator.
CHAS. S. SULLIVAN, Attorney. apl2-4l-Tu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
PROPOSALS.
0FPICF nF TEE

GOLD watch free next Friday. wheref
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO.
l2l and l23 Fourth ay,

ESTATE OF MATILDA r. SEWELL DECEAS-
Il ED-Notice is hereby given that letters of ad-
ministration on the estate of Matilda X. Sewell,
have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all
persons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment and those having
claims against the same should make them known
without delay. (.
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST co.
Administrator.
". L. CHALFANT, Attorney.
5-44-Tu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
c. NJ. THoRP, Attorney at Law.

ESTATE Of RETNHOLDT H. STEIGLEDER,
II deceased-No office is hereby given that letters
administration on the estate of Reinholdt H. Steg-
leder. have been granted to the undersigned. to
whom all persons indebted to said estate re-
quested to make immediate payment. and those
having claims against the same should make them
known without delay.
ALBERT F. STEIGLEDER,
ap12-2s-Tu 80 Williams ST., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
BOOKS WANTED.

Executors and others having large or
small lots of books for sale. are informed
that we are paying the highest cash figures.
Address, +. P. HARPER,
IL East Sixteenth st., New York.
apA- -169rusa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
JACOB H. MILLER, Attorney at Law,
l2S Fiftl. av.

ESTATE OF JOHN B. SHERIFF. DECEASED
T. Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary on the estate of John B. Sheriff, have
been granted to the undersigned, to whom all per-
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same should make them known with
out delay. ANNA NJ. TAYLOR,
Executrix.
JACOB H. MILLER I2o Fifth ay apl2-5-Tu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
DERSONAL-Ic per roll wall paper. THOMPSON
Bros, lOe Federal St., Allegheny.
DERSoNAL-David Clayburn, paper hanger,
L kalsominer and decorator. 90 Ohio, Allegheny.
pERsoNAL-Credit yes. credit on fine dres.
Roog goods silks satns saD 4 Dwysr
u mortgage. Call oil or address George Piper.
633 Summerlea ST., city, orP o. box sos.
DERSoNAL-Ask your grocer for Regnard's
wonderful cleaner, price. Is cents: save buy
ing new wall paper; perfect in its work.
DERsoNAL-The latest designs in spring goods
Fifth av. Your inspection invited. Prices reason
able.
DERSoNAL-Regnard's wonderful cleaner; ask
L your grocer for 1t; clean your wall paper and
cakes last week.
pERsoNAL-An persons troubled with catarrh,
L rheumatism and all chronic diseases. Ta-va-
fon SPECIFIC Remedies positive cure. Grifith's
Pharmacy. Third and Grant, Pittsburg.
DERSoNAL-CaIl at Wares with your old um-
l. brellas and have them recovered and repaired
while you walt: gloria covering 81 25. any size
Bijou Theater.
pERsoNAL-WhenI was a small boy my mother
/ always repaired my breeches and Jacket, but
since got to be a great big man, Dickson, the
Fh %SSa @
y llmy cleaning pressing and renovating in great
LOST.
T OST-Masonic maltese cross: finder Will be re-
II warded If left at Dispatch Office.
7 oST-Dog: white poodle: licensed: answers to
l. name Of Rudy. Suitable rev ard for lis return
to $3.50 Carson ST., ). s., and no questions asked.
T OST-Saturday night, gold locket with diamond
II in center; finder returning the same to Ad
Cor islo nor rfsf Mueon will ha
T OsT-setter dog: brown and white. register No.
returned Immediately to H. b. Brockett, Jr., 5i4
Sheridan av-, Z. E.
T OST-A small black purse containing some
II money and trunk key. Suitable reward for
its return to Theodore. l53 Federal ST., Allegheny,
and no questions asked.
r OST-one account book. Hebrew writing, from
~ Washington ST to Rebecca st.. Allegheny.
Piter 9s Washington st.
7 oST-GeIts' gold hunting case, key wind.
IL Howard watch movement No. is, ia. If re-
turned to Alex Biggs & Son. 63 Anderson st.
Allegheny, liberal reward will be paid and no
questions asked.
EoUND-That you can't do q better thing than
Il call at once and select a spring suit at j. j.
Aland's i3l Fifth av Prices from ~ up.
RnUND-Everybody takes Ta-ya-zon 7-Dav
i Blood Cure: makes pure blood: best on earth,
DIR. Griffith, Third av. and Grant Pittspurg (copy-
righp.
EoUND-A large setter dog; light brown or vel
L low In color; some white on lett forepaw
paying expense of advertising by communicating
with E. g. Patterson, care of P. Ft. w. q, X, r,
office, outer depot, Allegheny. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

City Residences.

DLUFF ST., near CoIlege-For sale or to let
ID brick house. rooms, hall, bathroom, finished
easements all late improvements. Robt. Coward.
No. 70 Bluff st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Election.

PIrTsBuRG. VIRGINIA & CHI lRLEsroN RY. Co,
PHILADELPHIA. April Is. 1892.
ELECTION NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
u The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railway Com
pany will be held at the general office of the com
pany, 23s South Fourth St., Phil adelehia on TU ES-
DAY, May g. 1892 at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the pur-
pose of electing Board of Directors to serve for
the ensuing year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before said
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

ESTATE OF THOMAS WERNER, DECEASED
T. Notice is hereby given that letters testament
tary ON the estate OF Thomas Werner late of the
city of Allegheny, deceased. have been granted to
the undersigned. to whom all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make Immediate pay
ment and those having claims demands against
the same will make them known without delay to
CHARLES +. M'KENNA.
aDl9-S4-Tu Executor. ly5 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

Atlantic City.
HOTEL ATGLEN-Michigan and Pacific
lvs.. Atlantic City, n. j.: near the beach: under
drained; rates IS to $40 per week. Mrs. L. W. Reed.
ap1e-65
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
RESORT HOTELS.

HOTEL RATES
AND CIRCULARS
May Be Obtained at THE DISPATCHES
Business Office, Smithfield and Diamond.
mhl6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

BOarders and Lodgers wanted.
OCCUPANTS-For rooms; one or two gentlemen
" for well furnished room. with board: first
class in every respect: Union av., Allegheny:
terms reasonable c, Dispatch Office, Allegheny.
OCCUPANTs-For nicely. furnished room with
~ board, centrally located on Fifth av. Address
H., Dispatch office.
DARK WAY, 1O9 9Alegheny-Roomers and board
L ers: table board ladies or gentlemen; new man
agement: Mrs. j. Wilbury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

Permanent Guests Wanted
DERMANENT guests wanted at East End Hotel.
i Penn av., +. E.. this hotel has been recently
opened under new management: the house has been
thoroughly renovated: table frst-class rates rea-
sonable; most desirable home during the coming
hot summer: good stabling for saddle horses and
only ID minutes from park. A. H. Wilson, pro-
prietor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-05
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

IN the senate on the 3d Mir. Kyle spoke
on the free coinage of silver The con
ference report on the Chinese exclusion
bill was agreed to-yeas 30, nays 10. In
the house the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill was discussed.
Mrs. BRIDGET ELIzABETH WALSH,
wife of Michael Walsh, was killed in
Chicago in a manner that rivals for cruel
ty and horror the fates of the victims Of
the Whitechapel fiend.
Ir was intended in Paris TO trans
fer Ravachol TO Mont Brison but aban-
doned the idea on learning that the an
archists of St Etienne had organized a
demonstration TO rescue the prisoner.
1t was decided to keep him in Paris un-
til the opening of the assizes in June.
THEODORE l.. WOODRUFF, formerly
president of the Central Transportation
company and the pioneer in the build
ing of sleeping cars. was struck by
train at Gloucester, n. j., and instantly
killed. He was president of the Wood
ruff Propeller company Of Philadelphia.
A RECENT storm near Creston, Iowa,
was the most disastrous one that has
ever been known in that section. The
Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad
south from that city suffered severe
loss, twenty miles of roadbed being en-
tirely submerged. Severe washouts
have occurred between Lenox and Rad
ford. There is not a country bridge
left Crops on rolling ground are badly
damaged if not entirely washed out.
The loss will exceed 500, 900.
our of O.000 Polish emigrants who
went to Brazil, ! 800 are recorded as
having returned. 1t is estimated that
5000 Poles have died in Brazil from
the yellow fever. The many bad re-
ports from Brazil have diverted the
stream of emigration TO the United
States and this has been increased by
the recent bad harvests in Poland
JUICE RINER. Of Cheyenne. has grant
ed a temporary injunction restraining
the ranchmen in Wyoming. especially
in johnson county, from making their
round ups.
A DAsTARDLY attempt was made to
wreck passenger train No. on the Illi-
nois Central two miles north of Holly
Springs, Tenn.
In the criminal court at Nashville.
Tenn, Judge Ridley charged the grand
jury to investigate the lynching Of the
two negroes recently. He said that all
who were present aiding and abetting
were guilty Of murder. He said also that
those who participated in breaking on
attempting to break into the jail on
aided or abetted in such attempt wers
guilty Of felony.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-05
sOCIETY'S FADs.

JEWELERS. are showing gold and sill
yer heels and tips for dainty slippers
A set is considered a very pretty gift to
proffcr to a fair friend.
HERE is something new for people
who keep their carriages. 4 mirror is
attached to the girdlc of the driver Of
fashionable turnout in st. Petersburg
This enables the lady who rides in the
phaeton to see all the following equip
ages without turning her head.
THE latest fad of which the stocking
may boast is knot Of embroidered rib
bon halfway up the leg. When worn
with a pink gown the stockingw viii have
pink bow knots on 10. Ecru sill, stock
ings are embroidered in brown, and in
fact almost every eombinatio n Of colors
is used
The writir e paper most in vogue IS a
large, square sheet of clear white, which
folds once and fits into a large. square
envelope A cipher or small monogram
in gold OF silver is liked, though a nua-
Der Of people have the house address on
the flap of the envelope, SO that If the
letter is misdirected it can be returned.
LOVE is fire, but You have to keep
putting fresh chips on Sc 10 keep &
going. II YOU don't, somebody else wiz
Peter Robinson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-05
HlccouaHs THIRTY A MINUTE.
Remarkable SuGerings OF a Colored Man la
HelleYne HnenIlnl. Vow York.

Remark able Sunerings OF a Colored Man in
Bellevue Hospital, New York.
New YORK, April 30 James brandon.
colored waiter. is hceougling himself
10 death at Bellevue hospital For
twcnty-eight consecutive days, morn
ing, noon and night, he has done moth
ing but hiccough. hiceough. hiccough.
He was taken to the hospital from
home, where he had been without med
ical attendance. lie has not been able
10 sleep. nor can he retain food ON his
stomach, owing to the unccasing hic-
coughing fits. He was piuful sight
as he lay in the hospital to-day. His
hiccoughs are at the rate of thirty a
minute, or one every two seconds. He
lay twitching convulsively and piteous-
ly appealing to the doctors 10 do some
thing for him, The physicians Of Belle
vuc express themselves as being unable
to suggest "a positive course of treat
ment.
Electricity was applied to Brandona
body in the hope that it would relieve
him, but for the time being the physi-
clans were unable to even mitigate the
violence of his attacks. As he is unable
TO eat. and the malady has been allowed
to take its course for SO long, it is be
lieved he viii die of exhaustion. The
case in every respect is a remarkable
one and win excite the livelicst interest
among medical men when its existence
becomes generally known. Brandon
has fallen off in weight from l45 pounds
to 100 pounds IN the twcnty-eight days
of his suffering