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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
MYSTERY OF A BOTTLE.
Story Which Dates Back to the Apache
Troubles of 1879.

YUMA, ARIz., Feb. 26.-A discovery was
made by some boys who were playing on the
river bank above this city a few days ago
which may be of interest TO some people in
the East The discovery was that of a bot
tie in which was paper. The bottle had
undoubtedly been washed down the stream
and become stranded in the sand where it
was found, but how long it has lain there is
not known The paper in the bottle read as
follows
1--WE are hemmed in by Indians on the
headwaters of the Gila river and throw this
i'll the stream with the hope it may be found
by some one in time to have assistance come
to US. There are three of our party, and We
are from Massachusetts. We are John We'll
ford, william Duncan and George Weston.
We have been prospecting on the mountains
and have been run to O hole by a lot of
Indians"
This was dated June %, 1879. The bottle
had evidently failed of its mission and the
three men who were besieged were undoubt-
edly killed by the savages. About the time
the paper was dated there was much trou-
BILE with the Apache Indians, who were i'll
the mountains And finally became so bad
that they drove the prospectors from the
range until the troops succeeded in driving
them all out of the country. Inquiry here
elicits nothing that would throw any light
on the subject, and it is not known that any
suoh persons were ever in this country. The
officials of the city will send the papers to
Boston with the possibility of getting some
light as to their identity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
ENGLISH AS SHE Is WROTE.

Well within the memory of living man
the London Fortnfghtly ReUis0 enter
tanned its readers by some startling and
sweeping assertions about American liter
ature. Among other gentle aspersions
were the remarks that Every few Ameri-
can writers used good English" and that
they are "uncultivated money getters. -
That there is much written by Americans
which fails to tally with the rules of gram
mar, construction and literary art in gen.
eral we are ready enough to admit 1t is
even possible that we have more of such
work here than in England. But we COM
mend study of its own publications to
the F0rtnGghtly ReUEeSo to the end that
they may be improved, before it devotes
the time it cannot spare from itself to the
carping criticism of its distant neighbors.
The following concatenation of confusion
forms the first paragraph of the leading
article in the February number of the
aforementioned periodical:
did not know that was or am, or pre-
sumably, or probably or possibly was or am,
as bad as certain writers of my profession
have tried to make out that its members
are. / say "I" because have no reason to
suppose was or am bit better than the
average. / doubt If am, and whether was
not probably worse, being of a somewhat
hot and fierce temper.
We seldom see such masterpieces of
prose on this side of the water, and are
duly thankful for the model curiosity.
The matter comes from Lord BRamwell's
pen, and he is TO be congratulated on the
eyouisite finish of his literary styla -Tbera
must be very little labor necessary for the
editors who accept and publish such pol
ished workmanship. As for the pot call
ing the kettle black-that, no doubt, is
story too old to be of interest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
THE UNIVERSAL REMEDY.

1t is expressive of an American political
trait that the result of the complaints
about the inefficiency of the street clean
ing department of New York City is that
bill is to be introduced. That is gener-
ally the first resort upon the discovery of
any failure of the social organism. 1t is
not always a misplaced remedy; but the
disposition to treat it as the specific and
sovereign curc-all, and to stop, sometimes
with the introduction of bill, and nearly
always with its enactment, is susceptible
of decided improvement
The New York bill establishes sepa-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
THE INTERc0NTINENTAL RAILWAY.
This Congress Must Decide Whether the
United States Shall Support 1t.

United states Snail support 1t.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-[SpccidL] lit will be
incumbent on the present Congress, to de-
eide whether or not this Government shall
embark seriously on the proposed Inter-
continental Railway enterprise. The project
was recommended by the late Pan-Ameri-
can Conference, and the understanding was
that each of the American republics repre-
sented in the enterprise should pay toward
the expenses of the survey in the ratio of
500 for each million of inhabitants. This
republic put up its share, and few Of the
Central American republics have paid in
their first quotas; but oGhers, owing to want
of Congressional action and other reasons,
have not as yet paid their money, although
some of them offer to donate land.
Owing to this failure the State Depart
ment has recommended that this Govern
ment increase the number of field parties at
its own expense, and accordingly it has
asked for an increase of $35,000 in the regu-
lar appropriation on this account for the
next year. and for the regular payment
henceforth OF the nominal salaries of the
commissioners, to include travelling and
other expenses. Before pursuing the prof.
ect further, therefore, it is deemed highly
important to determine whether or not this
Government should not now, rather than at
q future time, either commit itself in favor
of the enterprise or drop the preliminary
steps and Withdraw the implied patronage
it has already conferred on 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
IN the happy hereafter. when me,

In the happy hereafter, when men will
prefer duty to self-interest, Congress may
make useful legislation its object. At pres
ent many Representatives appear to be
Iaboring under the impression that their
salaries are paid to enable them to fortify
themselves for reelection. Demagogues in.
dulge in buncombe vaporings, lawyers ad-
vertise their knowledge OF the statutes, each
seeks to magnify his own Importance, while
national affairs are treated as unimportant
side issues, except in SO far as they afford
pegs whereon to hang the clothing of egotist-
ic selfshness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
THE READINGS REPLY TO HEFsEL.
President Mcleod Says His Company Will
Be Represented by Counsel

HARRISBURG, Feb. 26-Attorney General
Hensel has received the following letter
from President Mcleod, of the Reading Rail-
way:
81 have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of the 23d inst,
notifying me of the receipt of certain
complaints from Messrs. Powderly and
6Xed THURSDAY. March 8 at is M as the
time, and the Supreme Court Chamber at
Harrisburg, as the place for the hearing of
their complaints. This company will be
represented by its counsel Mt the time and
place appointed for the hearing, and have
referred to counsel your request for the pro-
duction Of copies of the agreement or leases
referred to-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
MOTIFS OF NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Mr.. ADDISON CAMMACK is reported to
have been the heaviest loser in the recent
rise of stocks in Wall street.
GLADSTONE has arrived in Paris and will
stay few days before resuming his journey
to England. He is hale and hearty.
s'THE handsomest peer in England" is
said to be the Duke of Beaufort. The hand
soonest Senator in our Upper House is Glib
son, of Maryland.
GENERAL o. o. HOWARD is preparing to
write a life of President Zachary Taylor, and
has been at work for nearly year gather
ing material therefor.
SENATOR MORRILL, is described as the
patriarch of American whist players. He
has scientific knowledge of the game and
once a week has select company of players
at his home.
GEORGE LEWIS, who seem to have the
cream of the '1aw business" as we call it, of
London. paid Sir Morell Mackenzie one of
the very last fees that eminent throat spe
cialist received.
Mr.. BRICE has a way, when on the floor
of the Senate, of fitting about among his
colleagues during the moments occupied by
unimportant business and bending over
their desks for brief chats.
GENERAL ADAM BADEAU has just
turned up in Washington, "white-haired,
emustached, but as dapper and mer-
curial as ever" with a patent out of which
he expects to make million.
In an interesting discussion on klepto-
mania in fashionable circles Mr.. Henry La
bouchere reveals the fact that he has been
assured by one OF them that it is the com
monest thing in the world for wellbred
women to rob one another.
So poor was DR.. Mackenzie when he
started his dipensary in London that after
prescribing for the patients in one room he
used to retire into another, where with his
own hands he dispensed the medicines he
had ordered, taking care in handing out the
bottles that his face should not be seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

SOMETHING should be done for the relief
of our Cabinet Ministers. They are evil
IDENTIFY overworked. Secretary Foster has to
take a voyage for his health, Secretary
Blaine is too unwell to stand campaign ef
forts, and the President has gone to recuper
ate for the arduous labors of a second term
candidac1r
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

IF elevation to the peerage of England
were really mark of distinction, General
Sir Frederick S. Roberts should be congratu-
lated on his promotion. But SO many peers
have been created for political purposes or
as a mere recognition of their wealth, that
the compliment, is rather a doubtful one.
Baron Roberts of Candahar is England's
ablest executive General, and the recog-
milton now bestowed on his merits hardly
compensates for the delay which pre-
cedeA if
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A Rumor Starts a Run on . Bank.

PoTTsvILLE, Feb. 26.-Tbere was a slight
run on the Union National Bank, OF Mahanoy
City, to-day, but the depositors soon found
that there was nothing in the report that
the bank had failed. Deposits were
promptly handed over, and the officers de-
clared they were prepared to meet all de-
mands. No one knows how the malicious
rumor started.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

WE have been warned in solemn tones
that the enextgeneration will be Dorntoothless
and hairless, and we have been treasured
by the memory that such was our own con-
dition in entering this world. But it re-
mains for New York paper to remark that
the duchess of Marlborough was horn Mrs.
Hammersley. What anxiety would parents
and children be saved if the daughters would
but enter the world married
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
, WARNED BY A DREAM.
A Woman's Death Foretold by That and
the HowlinS of Dog.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Feb. ga death having
weird and peculiar features happened here
yesterday. Mrs. johnson, an aged woman,
living on Harrison street, was found alone
and dying. She had been missing for three
days. Her condition was discovered through
O dream and the bowling of q dog.
The night before she was found her sister
dreamed that Mrs. Johhson's dog went to
another sister, and although driven away
howled dismally all night before the door
The next day the two sisters went to the
johnson residence and finding the door
locked broke it open and found Mrs. John
son on the floor unconscious. She died this
morning,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
PREPARED VEGETABLES OF LONG AGO
Unearthed by a Scientific Antiquarian Not
Far From Alton, Ill.

ALTON, ILL, Feb. 26.-PIof. William Nc.
Adams has made q discovery which, he says,
will be of much benefit to the scientific
world. While digging for relics in a small
mound about 500 yards north of the cele-
brated Monks Mound, in st. Clair county, at
the depth of IS feet, he found bundle of
fossilized vegetation neatly tied together
with stout cord or small rope. All were in
fine state OF preservation.
Nearby were various kinds of seeds, prob
ably of some species of pumpkin. Part of q
corn cob was found together with some of
the grain, and earthenware was also found.
The Professor says these relics have been
there nearly 1000 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
UNDER A suIToR's SPELL.
A Rabbits Foot Hoodoo Interrupts a New
Brunswick Match.


Brunswick Match.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Feb. 26.-The col
ored people here are wrought up over the
actions OF Mrs. Matilda Schneyder, a young
widow, who recently promised to marry Ed
ward Anderson. After the promise Edward
Schenck, discarded suitor, gained such a
mysterious influence over the widow that
she was swayed completely by his will
While with Anderson yesterday she con-
fessed that Scheuck had compelled her to re-
nounce her engagement to him, though she
loved him.
She had scarcely spoken when Schenck en-
tered the room and, shaking rabbits foot
before her eyes, told her to order Anderson
ont of the house. Anderson says that Mrs.
Schneyder, with distended eyes and gnash-
ing jaws, drove him into the street. He was
curiously affected and did not recover for
some time. Mrs. Schneyder says she will
seek the aid of the authorities to keep
Schenck away from her. II want to marry
Mr.. Anderson" she said, "but Mr.. Schenck
has certainly hoodooed me-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

KAISER WILLIAMS remark at Branden-
burg that all malcontents would have to
emigrate, was contradictory to the bill
which he has caused to be introduced for
bidding the emigration of anyone whose age
subjects him to military service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

AS the 81. James Gazette supports the
movement to erect monument to Lowelrs
memory, it is a pity that it published pro-
test from correspondent saying "Why go
out OF our way to lick a Yankees boots?" If
erecting monuments be synonymous with
licking boots, the nationality of the wearer
should make no more difference than It does
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

The Senator who felt SO happy on his
return from Chicago that he embraced three
ladies at one fell swoop should not be
abused for drawing the line at that number.
No doubt he was under the impression that
he had hold of six.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
John b. Rehm, Lancaster.

John B. Rehm, e1-President of the State
League of Republican clubs. died Thursday night
from typhoid fever, at Lancaster. He was book
keeper at the Conestoga Cotton Mills, and public
spirited citizen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
The Archdeacon OF Alton.

Rt. Rev. William j. Frost, D. D.,
LID, Archdeacon of the Alton diocese, died at
his home at Carlisle, H., Wednesday evening, at the
age of So years. of paralysis. He was for many
years in charge of the diocese at Wilmington. Del
During the Civil War he was in charge of promi-
nent church in baltimore.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
when the intention is to do honor in a field
that is international.

THE investigation of the Pension Office
began yesterday; since the committee is to
devote only two days week to it we may
wait in patience for the result if the work
be done thoroughly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

CAPITAL punishment is becoming con-
spicuous in Allegheny county by tine rarity
with which it follows conviction. The law
should either be altered or its penalties en-
forced in cases where there is not single
extenuation for the crime.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

Carrying Leap Year Privileges Too Ear.
Chicago. .Herald.l
When the girls take to wanting to. marry
each other they are carrying the leap yea
privilege too far.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

EVERY dog has his day, and circum-
stances alter cases. just two years ago Mr..
Pendleton lost his seat under a Republican
majority, but yesterday he presided at the
evacuation of Mr. Stewart
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

1t must be almost worth while to be con-
victed of criminal folly and negligence, if it
lead to the discovery of men friendly enough
to advance two thousand odd dollars to help
one out of the scrape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

CARA would not be human if his diary
were not filled with fulsome notes of his
greatness. Most diaries are dedicated to
more or less covert adulation of their
authorS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

VIENNA appears to be run on lines as
despotic as Russia. To forbid the distribu-
tfon of bread to the hungry is as bad as tell
ing Tolstoi to return to his estate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Fifer's Doleful Toot.
Chicago Herald.

Chicago Herald.
That was doleful toot that Governor
Fifer made at Joliet when he predicted the
downfall of the Republic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Might Try Prize Ring Rules.

Washington Post.1
The next time Messrs. Bland and Harter
might try the Marquis of Queensberry rules.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

MANY New Workers may be we'll said to
be dog-gone, this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Men Not Made Moral by Legislation.

chicago 1nltr-OCedn,J
Men are not made moral by legislation,
and laws not backed up by the moral senti-
ment of the people are usually dead letter
on the statutes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
SUING A c1GARMARERg UNION.
How q Lancaster Firm Is Now Dealin,
With Its Strikers.

LANCASTER, Feb. 26.-For ID weeks the union
cigarmakers of Oblinger Bros & Co., of this
city, have been on strike, the strike being
supported by the International Cigarmakers'
Union.
To-day the firm filed a bill in equity
against 20 of the strikers an the Cigarmakers'
Union, to restrain them from Interference
in their business and with their workmen.
Judge Livingston granted a preliminary
Injunction
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
BUTTERwORTH WILL RESIGN.

Worlds Fair Duties Interfere Too Much
With His Family and Business.
CHICAGO Feb. 26.-General Solicitor But
terworth, of the Worlds Fair said to-day
that he might resign the position at any
time in the near future and return to Gin
cinnati The position, he said, necessitated
separation from his family and neglect of
ington.
1t is the impression in World Fair circles
that Mr.. Butterworth's resignation will be
handed in not later that April.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

THE President has approved the act ex-
tending the privileges of the immediate
transportation act of Sandusky, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
rA1fY DISPATCH. one eYear...................ss 90
DAILN DISPATCH, Per Quarter ..-......-..-... 90
DAILY DTSPNTCH, One Month ................. 20
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, year. 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday. this. 80
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, NTH. 80
SUNDAY DISPATCH one Year ................. . 50
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Year ......-......... ] q
TIE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
J. cents per week, or including Sunday Edition. at
q cents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A LEAP year party was given last night
at the Pittsburg Club Assembly Rooms

THE Friday Club, of Edgewood, was en-
tertained yesterday by Mrs. John Langley
at her residence on Franklin street. The
cussion on alaska"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

THE Hebrew Children's Aid Society will
give their first annual entertainment and
dance at Cyciorama Auditorium, Wednes-
day, March %. The society is composed of
The proceeds of their entertainment is to be
devoted entirely to charity, the work not
being confined to any denomination.
THE, Smithfeld Club gave q dance at the
Monongahela House last evening. About
Is cOunleS Mere nreSent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

A BILL appropriating SsOO0,OOO with a
proviso that similar amount be expended
each year was introduced in the House to-
day by Representative Byrns, of Missouri,
to improve the Mississippi river from the
Falls of St. Anthony to the jetties,, the i'm
provement to be under the direction of the
War Department.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

THE wool bill will be the first of the tariff
bills to be taken up in the House. the men,
bers of the Ways and Means Committee
reaching this conclusion to-day after a
short conference. The second bill to be
considered"will probably be the Bryan bill,
making binding twine free, and the third,
the cotton bagging bill. 1t is likely that
there Will be more or less general discus
sion of the whole tariff question in the con-
sideration of the wool bill, which is expect
ed will occupy about three weeks.
The Republican., 1892-01-01
ECAoES.
America


Hark. from each slender. snow mantled stes.
pie,
Whose feecy veil CLEANS cold and white
The old years death knell is solemnly pealing
Borne on the breath of the night
Toll for the old year toll sadly and slow,
Solemnly mournful, majestically low;
Toll for its promises hastily broken
Toll for its foul deeds when fair words were
spoken;
Toll for its fasehoods, it's faith and It's strife;
Toll for the thousands 1t brought into life;
Toll for 1t sadly In rhythmical sway,
The life OF the old year is ebbing away!
In moment, second. its sands shall have
run
The old year is dead, and the new year begun
Ring loudly, ring cheerily welcoming note;
Let the sounds echo clearly from each brazen
throat;
Now join all together in the iubilant shout:
The new year is in, and the old year is outw
Ring in the new year, ring it in with a will
With its dim, unknown future OF good and
of ill;
Ring it in hastily, peal after peal;
Its Joy, death, despair, its woe and it's veal
Welcome its untold. mysterious freight
OF hope and of fear, OF love and OF hate;
Ring it in cheerily. merrily ring,
No mortal can tell what the new year may
bring;
Welcome it gayly, with hope and with mirtn.
And toll for its death as you joyed NJ its biSsh
Helen Haines, in Good Housekeeping