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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
CATCHING CONTRACT IABoRERs.
Ignorance Of Some Of the Immigrants Wit
Are Returned Home.


NEW YORK, July sL-Commissioner Weber.
of the Immigration Service, has granted
permission to President Samuel Gompers, OF
the American Federation Of Labor, to place
four "pickets' OF the labor unions at the
landing place Of immigrants to aid the regu-
lar inspectors in detecting contract laborers.'
This action is one of the outgrowths or the
questions the Immigrant Inspector said:
"How do we detect these particular par
ties? Simple enough. They go from the
steamer to the transfer barge. Then they
come to the island We put them in the big
pen to be examined. We separate one from
the lot-one who seems to know something.
perhaps, more than the rest we see now now
never have, for that's what they come for.
We tell him he is little better than a pauper.
and we can't admit paupers. We tell him ne
has no job and Is likely to get into the poor
house-lfkely to become a public charge.
He is very quick to say he will not-that he
has job, and Is only anxious to get to 1t:
Who're is the tobf He is very fresh TO tell
where it is, and then we draw from him how
he happened to have the job. We take him
to a notary public and he makes oath to
the facts. He belongs to gang. He swears
that they all hired out TO the same man TO
come to the Pennsylvania mines.
Gas many names as he can remember he
gives. They are carefully taken down. But
there are others. He calls another or two or
three in to help him remember the names.
Among them they know all the names.
There are iorty odd of them. On the facts
thus gained proceeding is based. As fast
as possible an af1davit is filed out for every
fellow to sign and swear to. They all recite
the same general facts. Each man is eager
to sign it, for the stern officials make him
believe that his admission depends upon do
ing the thing up right.
'It is the same story with the Russians,
only it is more trouble, for they are not as
smart as the Italians. Some Of these foot
hillers, in fact have but little the call on
idiocy. Their mental density-stolidity-is
something approached only in the lower
animals. Seems as though a COW with Or
dinary talent would compare favorably with
some Of them. Alongside real smart
American dog they would be in the shade.
This may be q little extreme, but you would
think SO if you could see them and hear
them try to express coherent idea or
thought They, too, go back by the steamer
that brought them. There isn't q man in
three among them who could comprehend,
If we took the trouble to tell him. why they
are being sent back. They are a little the
worst lot ever saw, and I've been at this
business for some time"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
THE MGARRAHAN BARGAIN.

The Democratic attempt to make it ap-
pear that the President vetoed the McGar-
rahan bill in the interest of the New Idria
Mining Company was thoroughly venti-
lated by the full text of the message that
showed that the reason for the veto was
the extraordinary favor shown in the pro-
visions of the bill for the interests of that
great mining corporation. The suppress
sion of this feature of the measure in the
news reports is one of the singular indica-
tions of that class of legislation.
The primary condition of the dispute
over the contested property was that either
McGarrahan OF the New Idria Company
was the legal owner. If McGarrahan's
claim is good the New Idria is tres
passer; if the New Idria's ownership is
legal McGarrahan's claim Is void. Pro-
ceeding on the assumption that former
decisions and rulings showed McGarra-
hans claim to be valid, the bill was repre-
sented as simply allowing 1t to be adjudi-
Gated by the Court of Claims Itwas not
until the President disclosed the fact in
his veto that the bill excepted from the
patent all the property occupied by the
New Idria Company and made the Treas
ury liable to McGarrahan for the value of
the property taken by that company. In
other words, supposing that there has
been a usurpation of the property, the
United States is to pay for the usurpation
and the usurper is to be left in full enjoy
ment of its wrongly acquired property
This puts very different face on the
measure. 1t now appears to be an ar
rangement between the contestants to
settle their dispute at the cost of the
United States. 1t suggests the pertinent
question how this vital feature of the bill
came to be entirely suppressed in the
news reports.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
A GREAT SNAKE HOUND.
The Peabody Museum Makes Singular
Discovery In an Ohio Township.

The Peabody Museum Makes Singular
Discovery In an Ohio Township.
LEBANON, o., July 3l--A very important
archaeological discovery has been made in
Hamilton township. 1t has been known for
long time that there were evidences OF
Mound Builders monuments on the old
Stubbs farm, but from the peculiar location
and varied character of the fields they were
not identified until Dr. s. s. Scoville discov-
cred that they were parts OF a single earth
work, q serpent mound. Prof Putns IN, Of
the Peabody Museum, has verified the dis
covery, and pronounces 1t one of the great
est of American antiquities.
Mr.. Metz. of the Peabody Museum and
Worlds exposition, has surveyed 1t, and
with Prof. Putnam is making explorations
in it. - The snake is about 1900 feet long and
about ten feet through. The famous Adams
county serpent is much smaller, and was
supposed to be the only one in existence.
The new find is seven miles below FIT. An
cient, in a rich archaeological district.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
LEVY CHALLENGED BY DE MoREa
An Outcome OF the Coroners Efforts in
Ralxing Up the Marquis Record.

An Outcome OF the Coroners Efforts in
Ralxing Up the Marquis Record.
NEW YORK, July 31.-Since the Marquis
de Mores killed Captain Mayer in a duel, the
prominent Hebrews of New York have been
investigating the Marquis past record. On
the day the news of Captain Mayors death
reached the country, Coroner Levy met
several Of the leading Hebrews Of this city
and q conference was held. Arrangements
were made to collect evidence against the
Marquis de Mores to present when his trial
comes up in France.
Coroner Levy in his Indignation, expressed
himself as indorsing Captain Mayors cour-
age in challenging De Mores, and said that
he would have done the same thing himself.
This interview was widely copied, and
Coroner Levy mas received many letters
from Hebrews throughout the United State 8
commencing what he had said, and Offering
financial aid in prosecuting De Mores. A
few days ago, however, Coroner Levy re-
ceived letter signed "Laurencelle de
Mores," challenging him to meet the writer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
LIGHTNING FROM A CLEAR SKY.

1t Strikes q Nan, Though There Was Not
Cloud in Sight.
DENVER, July 3l.-At O'Clock P. N. last
Sunday 1. Hough, laborer at Castle Rock,
was driving q pin in the ground with
hatchet. The sky was clear, but bolt OF
lightning rushed down from 1t and struck
Hough. The top was taken of his hat and
consumed, and the rim Of the hat was split.
His hair was singed all over his head. and
upon the crown it was burned in the shape
OF q tonsure, piece about the size of quar-
ter being wholly bare.
A livid mark Is left across his breast, from
shoulder to shoulder, and directly above his
heart a hole was burned in his shirt. Hough
did not know what struck him. He remained
unconscious till 10 P. M but then quite re-
covered his senses and is still alive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

A MEETING of the coal combination pro-
duced the phenomenal result for this year
Of leaving prices where they were. An
organ of the combination says that "it was
plainly inexpedienr to raise prices when
that would decrease the demand. Conse-
quently the combination must wait till cold
weather before it can squeeze consumers
any more with impunfty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
wHEELMEN AND COWBOYS
Will Be Interesting VIBRATIONS Of knights
TempIar Week in Denver.

VIII Be Interesting VIBRATIONS OF knights
TempIar Week in Denver.
DENVER. July 31.-As the time for the great
Knights TempIar conclave approaches the
different committees of the local Templars
are hard at work completing the details of
the reception and entertainments of their
visiting brethren. On August 10 the differ
ent bicycle clubs of the city will give
parade, in which many wbeelmen from the
surrounding towns will participate. 1t Is
estimated that 1000 wheels will be in line,
and many ladies will add beauty to the pro-
cession by taking part in 1t. Prizes will be
given for the finest decorated wheels, and
also for the most fan tastic and weird make
ups.
Beginning August and con tinuing
through the conclave week the National
Cowboy Tournament. in conjunction with
DR.. W. F. Carver's Wild West show, will
give performances daily at River Front
park. band OF 50 Indians from Jicarilla
reservation will lend realty to the scene.
Among the Indians are Camilo, the Oldest
Indian in America, and the famous chiefs,
Garfield and Vincent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

AS a variation on the resurrection of the
old Calhoun theory Of the unconstitutional
ity of the tariff. the negro spook is appro-
pirate to the Bourbon Democracy. Thirty
years ago the Democratic howl was about
"nigger equality" Now there is q desper-
ate effort to make the ghost of Negro
Domination" stalk through the land. II
Democracy could stick to modern ideas
through an entire decade It might do very
well; but that seems to be impossible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

OUR esteemed contemporary, the New
York Telegram, sagely offers as hot wea ther
advice the following: "One thing to be re-
membered with especial advantage in this
hot weather is to eat ice cream slowly"
Young women will bear this in mind till
the next hot term. and then demand Of their
young men an opportunity to follow the ad-
vice by eating slowly all the ice cream they
can get.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

The Democratic Congressman from the
South who asserts that the Worlds Fair
appropriation is unconstitutional. but offers
to agree to its passage in December so as to
avoid trouble with the southern cities,
affords a new definition for unconstitution-
ality. The unconstitutional quality of doing
anything to lose votes belongs to the un-
written constitution of partisan politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
A SERPENT IN THE SKY.
The Remarkable Narrative Of sea-Goiug
New York Pilot

New York Pilot.
NEW YORK, July 3L-The pilot of the
steamer Trinacria Mr.. Sullivan, of pilotboat
No. 10, says that on Monday, July 25, at IF.
NJ, in latitude ALPS, longitude S. a sudden
shock or vibration resembling an earth
quake was felt. 1t appeared TO approach
saw q distinct streak OF light from zenith to
horizon resembling the coil OF serpent,
with distinct serpent head, which lasted
for an hour. There was no commotion Of
the sea, but peculiar vibration.
Captain Thompson, OF the Trinacria, re-
ports that he saw the same peculiar cloud or
light formation, but did not notice anything
resembling the earthquake shock. He was
about go miles distant from the pilotboat at
the time. His barometer fell from 2o.39 to
"a. 29, and quickly rose when the cloud dis
appeared. There were heavy tide rips all
around the ship. $50
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
Needs q Radical Cure.

New York Press.1 -
Candidate Cleveland proposes, it is said,
to modify" the tariff plank In the Demo-
cratic platform. That plank needs some
thing OF the kind. 1t should be "modided"
with club II Mr., Cleveland wants to poll
any votes in fhe great manufaeturiag. States
In Novemben
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

The proposition that Sioux Falls s.
Oak, shall 20 into the saloon business and
sell whisky at Is cents drink indicates an
impression that the people who go to the
Western town in search of divorces will
stand anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
TOM REEDS LATEST BREAK.

He Puts an Offensive Personality Into an
EpIeram and Passes It for Wit.
New York Press.1
"The Prophet and the ballot bo1-both
stuffed-that is the Democratic war cry"
Ex-Speaker Tom Reed uttered this bon mot
at Washington Friday while surrounded by
a group of Republican members Of the
House who were gathered about a window
of the Capitol trying to catch a breath of
air somewhat cooler than 1000. Ten minutes
afterward the saying was all over the big
marble building, and soon it will be all
over the country.
"The Prophet and the ballot box-both
stuffed" is a sentence which will be one Of
the epigrams of this campaign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
Harvest Hand. Going to South Dakota

HURON, S. OAK, July 31-About 80 harvest
hands reached here to-day from Iowa and
Nebraska ana report that others are COM
ing. Parties were here to-day from several
counties to secure harvest help. DR.. Smith
of Rec Heights says 400 men in excess of
those already there will be needed to gather
the crops in Hand county, while other
counties will require an equal and in many
instances a greater number.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
THIRTY HowL1NG DERv1sHEa
The First to Leave Their Native Land win
show at the Worlds Fair.

NEW YORK, July 3L-One score and ten
bowling dervishes, sons of the Desert of
Sahara, were passengers on the Anchor line
Trinacria, which arrived from Mediter-
ranean ports last night. This is the first
visit to the country of dervishes, being
against the religious principles of the sect to
which they belong to permit them to leave
their native land.
Their presence in this country to-day Is
due to the activity of one of their country
men we'll known in this city, who brings
them here for the purpose of money making.
By travelling five days across the desert they
reached British colony, and. being under
the protection of the flag OF England they
were allowed to go their way. They were
dressed in Oriental costume last night and
suuatted about the deck of the steamer in all
postures. They will go to the Worlds Fair
after displaying their alleged powers in this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

HABITUAL offenders of the peace are
now in danger of coming into contact with
the depraved small boy who has been SWIM
ming in the rivers. They should be given
protection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

THE thermometer fell 20 degrees in Chi
cago the day that Uncle Jerry arrived there.
He ought to be invited to Pittsburg if he
has such an effect on the weather as that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
a steupenviIIe Hotel Changes Hands.

srEuBENvnLE, July 3L-[Speciai. last
night the Mossgrove United States Hotel, Of
tbi city. which has been in the hands OF the
Mossgrove fe mily since ls47 passed into new
hands. j. P. Ilcf of Richmond, Ind, having
purchased the establishment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
In Uaitv II Strength.

Chicago Inter 0ceah.
There are no dhgruntled Republicans in
New York, says Mr.. Depew. The same thing
may be said OF alHthe country. The Repup-
lisans have no quarrela to settle at the polls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
SUMNER sILHOUETTEs,
Young cucumbers,
Crisp and green,
Willie slumbers,
Aged 13.

Young cucumbers,
Crisp and green,
Willie slumbers,
Aged 13.
Kansas City Journal
Oh, blister weather, ere you're lost,
In that kind which is not,
Pray tell us with your latest breath
Where did you get that hot?
Detroit Free Press.
Nellie Summergirl-We've been engaged
over a week. George, dearl Don't you think We
ought to break it?''
George Indemand-Break the engagement WhN
love, are you tired Of me so soon?
.'N-no: but don't you think ought to give the
other girls some chance at you. seeing you're the
only man here?''-Boston Neios.
In the suburbs clark hear lawn
mower at work on your lawn, don't I, Mrs Bron-
son?''
mo. ma'am, you do not. That is dear little
Willie playing with his rattle. ~ Chicago ke,os
A good many people are puzzled just now,
And their brains set in whirl.
For they really want to know, you know,
whence comes the summer girl?"
In answer to those who do not know
Iwould simply briefly state.
That the now summer girl, just month ago,
Was sweet girl graduate"
Brooklyn Edgls.
Alice-what broke off the match between
Grace and Fred9
Jennie-Silly thing. she got mad because he gave
her copy of ''Evangeline'' instead Of pair Of
suspenders for her birthday gift.-Chtc1oo Inter
Ocean.
''Do you like yatching?"
'.No. 4" replied the girl with limited wardrobe.
'T am not accostumed to II. t.''-Somerset Ne,os.
The weather has been so unlucky
That to stand 1t a man must be plucky,
For the heat, so they state,
Brought discomfort so great
That they even want rain in Kentucky.
-Wdshin0ton Stny.
Waggles-The mosquito reminds me of Q
professional singer
Jagxles-How's that?
Waggles-when it has got through Its song Y
presents It's bin.-Nslo York Euenfac Ssaa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

capable Of And they carried of the coffin
into the vestry room and burned the body
and buried the ashes underneath the shrine.
Sic transit! So change the sentiments Of
men-not always for the better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
The Faster tho Better,

Baltimore Americana
A Republican club of bicyclists has been
organized in the West for Harrison and
Reid's election. In this case, the wheel is
decidedly for the veal of the nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

AN impression is going about the coun-
"force" bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

ANYTHING from pancake to sausage
can now be made from the banana. What q
great and glorious future lies before the
luscious paw-paw or the persimmon!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

The cool wave that was predicted for
Pittsburg evidently had its sharp. penetrat-
ing corners Topped or somewhere on the
road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

THE reason for Vanderbilt's desire to sell
the Alva is not hard to guess. She's been
watered too much and she hasn't been
raised for divers reasons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

Mr.. CLEVELAND puts in part Of his time
nowadays writing lines to friends, and the
rest of his days work consists in dropping
lines to fishes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

FULL reports of the Astrakhan cholera
riots leave Western readers in doubt whether
the doctors or the people were most uncivil-
lied and ignorant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

OF course there was breeze in Congress
when Watson accused his colleagues of ap-
pearing on the floor ''three sheets in the
wind.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

CHAUTAUQUA and similar talk-away
summer resorts are now at full tide and
doing a swimming" business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

BELvA LOCKWOOD says marriage is not
a failure. That settles it. Belva is an ex-
perienced authority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

WITH the weather cooling off will the
generation of specific heat in the House in
crease OF diminish?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
The Ra~nhIfro-

The Republican Trinity.
New York Commercial Advertiser.l
Three things which belong together
American capital, American industry,
American protection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01

MUCH may be forgiven to the Weather
Bureau If the present temperature holds
during August.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
The More OF Them, the MerrIer.

Boston GIobe.I
If all the reports are true, Columbus wac
born in several places. He WAS also buried
in several places. So it is not entirely incon-
sistent that the anniversary OF his discovery
should be celebrated on several dates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Charles Harrison.

Charles Harrison, one of the best known
and most competent newspaper men in Western
Pennsylvania, died at the Good Samaritan Hos
pital in Cincinnati At O'Clock on Saturday after
noon. The deceased was a delightful gentleman.
He was highly educated and he had all the rare
qualities that command respect and merit afec-
tionate esteem. Charles Harrison born in
New York City in 1874. He was educated for the
law. He was admitted to the bar at an early age
and practiced his profession for several years He
attained considerable distinction and was engaged
in many cases that attracted general attention.
Some Is years ago he lost his hearing and was
forced to abandon the law. In 1880 he came to
Pittsburg and engaged in newspaper work. and his
special articles attracted attention Five years
he connected himself with the Oil City Derrick and
three years ago he was assigned to the Toledo
Commercial rs editor in chief. He held that posi-
ton until his death. About year ago his health
failed. Last May he went to California, but re-
turned from there without noticeable improve
ment. Five weeks ago he went to Gate Springs in
East Tennessee. His southern trip did not benefit
him, and on last Thursday he started for his home
in this city. On his way home he became ex-
hausted and was taken from the train to the hos
pitaI at Cincinnati. His wife notified. She
arrived at the hospital Saturday morning. Her
husband was conscious and recognized her, but she
had only been with him short time when he died.
The widow. with the remains of her husband, ar
rived In Pittsburg last night The cad editor will
be buried on Tuesday from his late home No. 100
Washington street. He has q brother living in
New York. He had no children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-01
Obituary Notes,

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BIGBEE. of the Cherokee
Supreme Court died yesterday. He was ap-
pointed year ago.
DIR. SAMUEL E. FETzER, the Oldest physiciaDat
Aahanoy Plane. Pa. was found dead in bis room
Yesterday. He was about 65 years old.
EDwARD 7. FRIsToE. Of the Columbian Uni
v&Fsity, died Saturday. aged 50 years He was a
gNRduate Of the Virginia Military institute.
dRs. ELIZABETH HEAToN died at $3.50 P. NJ. Sat-
u(1ay night. She is the wife OF the late Captain
id pb Heaton. Of Salem. Her age was 80 years.
1ENRr FAITHFUL CAREY, ex-Associate Judge
of &e Supreme bench, of Baltimore City. died FRI
daypight Of nervous prostration. He was born in
BaltRore in ls21.
CoypNEL JOHN G. LOWE died Suddenly at his
homeNn Dayton. Saturday evening, aged rs years.
GenerN Gatss p. Thurston, OF Nashville, is q
step-soy and the wife Of Hon. George W. Houk,
CongreS an from this oistrtct Il Sp-daushtsr.