Y .. y THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, SATURDAY, JUNE' 14 1890. i r H A RARE TREAT tOR READERS OF TO-MORROWS DIS PATCH. A COMPLETE STORY BY RUDYARD KIPLING. ENGLAND'S NEW LITERARY LION, HAS BEEN SECURED FOR TO-MORROW'S BIG NUMBER. 20 BIG! 1 READING ! vrttt PAGES BRIGHT! 10 ORIGINAL! I A PAGES HIGH CLASS! WEEK. ONE COMPLETE ORIGINAL STORY! TWO CONTINUED ORIGINAL STORIES! EXCLUblVE EUROPEAN CABLE LET- TERS! EXHAUSTIVE HOME TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE! COMPLETE CITY NEWS DEPARTMENT! FULL BASEBALL SCORES! FOREMO&T WRITERS AS CONTRIBU TORS! UNEXCELLED NEWSPAPER LITERA TURE! WIDE RANGE OF POPULAR TOPICS! A NEWSPAPER FOR THE MASSES! A NEWSPAPER FOR BUSINESS MENI A NEWSPAPER FOR THE HOME! THE BEST MEDIUM FOR ADVER TISERS! IS THE UNIVERSAL VERDICTI THE TOPICS AND CONTRIBUTORS ARE A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE OF THE EXCELLENCE OF TO-MORROW'S MONSTER ISSUE. READ THIS PARTIAL LIST. THE BLACK JACK. RUDYARD KlPLIS G. OUR LADY ARTISTS' OUTING, POPULARITY OF THE CLEVELANDS. Cnxz.Es T. Murray. 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A NEEDED EXAMPLE. The example which was made yesterday, of a man who was hanging around the grand jury room for the purpose of bring "ing influence to bear to get a bill ignored, was a salutary and needed one. It is only to be regretted that every man who takes Eteps calculated to hamper or obstruct justice cannot be dealt with in an equally prompt and exemplary manner. What fonndatiou there is for it, is not known, but there is a general impression that "influence" of this description is the most useful possession for people who want to get bills ignored, by the grand jury or favorable verdicts rendered by a petit jury. Such an example as this IB the best hope dor correcting the idea and removing what ever basis there is first Unless justice is to be reduced to a mock ery, the fellows who seek to tamper with juries must be shortly and sharply dealt vith. THE DOCTORS WILL DIFFER. The medical society did well yesterday in dropping further discussion of the alleged breach of etiquette on the part of Dr. Daly in respect to the publication of his able and entertaining address, which appeared in full in THJt Dispatch of Thursday morning. The society wonld have done better if it had sever mentioned the matter at all. The po sition of those who would consign to virtual oblivion the brightest and most thoughtful productions of capable and progressive men in the profession is anomalous, not to say ridiculous; and it is regarded by the public with a broad smile rather than with serious apprehension. As lor attempting-to justify the criticism in this matter by the pretense that the ethical notion against doctors advertising was infringed upon, that is as illogical and untenable as the notion itself. The Dis patch printed Dr. Daly's address as news, aud was glad to pet it, as doubtless was the -public to read it It would also bave been glad to print some other able papers which vrere read before the society, if the old fashioned prejudice of printing only in class HjeSiMrlj. journals, which the laymen do not see, bad not been permitted to ttand in the way. We are glad, however, that the fraternity quickly regained its normal composure, and that good feeling all round marked the close of the session yesterday. The society has a high and useful purpose as to its profession; but there is really no reason why it should completely hide its lights nnder a bushel, or exclude the public from the best ideas of its members, simply lest the publication of these ideas might bring credit or benefit to the members expressing them. That sort of vievr is too narrow for the present day and generation. THE UNTAXED RAILROADS. The address which ex-Auditor General Niles made to the State Board or Agricul ture the other day, is pregnant with facts for the consideration of the people of the State. As a general rule, some of the fiscal views to which the agricultural mind is prone require modification if not correction. The taxation of corporations engaged in manufacturing and mining is equal to that of other property-owners on their property and business. To add to that a tax on their capital simply for being in the corporate form, would be to discourage that sort of in dustrial organization and, to the extent to which that was carried, drive away the In dustries which enhance agricultural pros perity by the creation of home markets. With regard to the taxation of mortgages and loans, it is beginning to be plain that whatever tax is laid on them comes from the borrower; and whatever tax is taken off, is just so much of a relief for the borrower. Mr. Niles makes this clear enough with re gard to the double taxation of mortgages, and the property mortgaged, but it is no less true of other forms of loans. While these points are of weight with re gard to industrial and monetary corpora tions, Mr. Niles is undoubtedly correct in claiming that railroad corporations should be made to bear the burdens of taxation equal to those imposed on other industries. Beyond that he makes a strong snowing to the effect that they not only do not pay as much in proportion as the average tax payer, but that they do not pay as much as the railroad corpoiations of other States. It might be possible for the railroads to con fute this point by the argument that the shippers or travelers pay the tax, and if it is increased the burden will fall on them. But it so happens that the railroads are debarred from this plea by the tact that they fix their rates with reference to what the other roads do. The Pennsylvania railroads charge cer tain rates because the New Tort: roads agree to charge the same. If, with this compact in force, the New York roads pay taxes four or five times what the corporations of this State do, the exemption here is sim ply an addition to profits. This is part of the policy by which the railroads of the country seek to impose on the public the tax of their watered stock. When that is the case, it is surely no more than just that they should bear their full share of the legitimate burdens of taxation. While Mr.Niles' figures are striking, there is nothing unexpected in this state of the case. It is the legitimate and almost inevi table result of the disproportionate influence of the railroad corporations in onr legisla tures. When one legislature after another has refused to enforce the provisions of the Constitution on the subject of corporations: when revenue bills are left unsigned or lost between the legislative chamber and the committee room it is as inevitable that these corporations should 'get off with about a sixth of the taxation imposed on the people, as that any other effect should follow upon its natural and effective cause. The people of the manufacturing indus tries of the State are just as much concerned in this matter as the farmers. It remains to be seen what they are going to do about it THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE CASE. The verdict in the Leechburg original package case shows that, so far, the part of the liquor interests which seeks to evade the license law nnder the United States Supreme Court's decision have decidedly the best of it. The full effect of that decision was given in the charge of the Court, and nnder that ruling the defendant was acquitted. Indeed, when we note that no attempt was made to confine the effect of theUnited States decision, as being in favor of "non-resident agents" only, it seems that a broad view was taken of the case. In Armstrong county, at least, the sale of liquor in original pack ages is to be recognized as having suspended the license law. Of course, the promptest method of remedying the trouble will be in the passage of the bill now pending be fore Congress; but it would be interesting to have some of the cases likely to arise under the decision go up to the United States Supreme Court, and let that body re verse itself once more. SALISBURY'S NEW THORN. The Tory Government in England pos sesses an amazing faculty for getting itself into hot water in unexpected places. Usually the Conservative party has been particularly careful to keep London in good humor, and to do this the efficienoy of the metropolitan police force has always been a strong Tory card. But Secretary Mathews, Lord Salis bury's Home Secretary, has meddled and muddled in the police affairs of London until the stalwart bobbies are on the point of striking, and Chief Commissioner Hunro has indig nantly resigned. Mr. Mathews has no need to interfere actively in the management of the ten or twelve thousand men who constitute London's police force. The Home Secretary is the nominal head of the police force, but the commissioners are responsible officers, to whom the reins of rule have usually been left But Lord Salisbury's Cabinet, individually and col lectively, have a desire to make a reputation for strength and activity. All the members of the Cabinet have gone out of their way to find trouble. Secretary Mathews has succeeded in land ing himself and his masters in a pretty kettle of fish. Conservative papers, and the Liberal-Unionists generally, are suggesting that Mr. Mathews had better resign. It is not likely that he will unless the Govern ment's safety as a whole is threatened by his retention in office. Lord Salisbury has no mercy on Jonahs. But the harlequin Gov ernment will probably hang on till it dies as a last resource, according to law. TWELVE HEROES. The mule has once more demonstrated its superiority to man. It never loses an op portunity of doing so. Nearly a month ago a fire occurred in the Neilson shaft in the Sbamokin coal mines. The workings could not be explored nntil Wednesdaylast,when twelve out of sixteen mules left in the mine were found alive. Three of the mules had found hay and water, but the other nine being tethered could get nothing. They were mere skeletons, of course, bnt still alive. Thirty days without food or drink,a wonder ful record for any living thing, but extraor dinary forill-fed.abusedmulesina coalmine. Where is the man who could compete with the despised mule? Dr. Tanner and all the human fasting cranks under the sun have never abstained like these lowly quadrupeds in Sbamokin. The mule has often surprised man with his heels, knocked him out, iu fact, on occasion; but a greater surprise still oomes in this revelation of the mule's tenacity and endurance. The mule, like his half-brother, the ass, usually gets more kicks than half-pence. Perhaps he gives more also, but that does not alter the fact that the mule is habitually underrated and derided by man. As one of our eloquent orators has said, the mule accomplishes a great deal and deserves great credit considering that he has neither the pride of ancestry nor the hope of posterity to inspire him. The heroic twelve who fought famine for thirty days deserve a better reward than they are likely to get. Seeing that they will be allowed to continue a precarious existence in subterranean Quarters, was it wise of those mules to cling to life? They wonld have been taken out of the mine it they had died. They will be buried anyhow; burial after death would seem preferable. The idea of tbe Illinois Democrats to have the United States Senator nominated by a convention in advance of the election of tbe members of the Legislature who are to elect him, Is said to be catching the fancy of the Pennsylvania Democrats. It seems to be based on tbe idea that any change from the present method would be for tbe better. But is there any certainty tbat the nomination by a con vention would be any less a nomination by the wire-pullers than at presentf It is as regular an occupation for the baseball reporters to burst up the Pittsburg League club, and then deny the report as it is for tbe political editors to figure out Deli miter's nomination, and then to prove that he cannot get enough delegates. A CASE is reported from Georgia of a woman who, when crossly told by ber husband thirty years ago, to hold ber tongue, did so until she died this year, no one having heard ber speak during the Intervening years. The husband was evidently a brute, but as tbe woman is said to have faithfully performed tbe duties of a housewife, ber case seems to call for a paraphrase of Rip Van Winkle's com ment: What a wife she must have made! Vetoing an occasional small public building job is a very praiseworthy course; but to do it on account of "the uncertain state of tbe public revennes and expenditures." has a taste of spigot-saving and bunghole-wasting. Tbe interesting information that ire are eating tumors every day, and that is healthy meat, is given by Dr. Mundorff. With due re spect to bis scientific authority, the preconcep tions of tbe people will lead tbcm to decline belief in tbe Idea that their good steaks and roasts are tumors. Otherwise tbe effect of such disclosures would be to superinduce a vegetarian diet The street car strike at Columbus being settled, tbe country can give its whole atten tion to preventing the Northern Cbeyennes from going ont on a scalping tour. Stanley urges England to assert herself against Germany In Africa, France requests England to move out of Egypt and Russia stil threatens Afghanistan. Yet no one ex pects a war between England and any other country. Is this a tribute to England's superior civilization or a reliance on her disinclination do any fighting; with a power approximating herself In slier The college commencement season has safely progressed so far without the degree of LL. D. being conferred on the Hon. Baby Me Kee. . The value and economy of vitrified fire brick pavements is set forth in an article else where. Pittsburg will adopt firebrick, proba bly, after all the other cities have made It an old story. It wonld be contrary to ber prece dents to try a new tbing before it was fully proved. The weather is doing its best to support tbe theory that our climate is gradually chang ing to the characteristics of the tropics. The next large plate glass factory is located by rumor at EUwood, on tbe Conno qnenessing. If some one will now start a manu facturing town to tbe southwest of Pittsburg, we shall be surrounded with environs of that sort on all quarters of the compass. The secret ballot having defeated Bally, Senator Quay may probably perceive tbe su perior advantages of the open ballot Canada justice does not seem disposed to recognize even tbe right of the wealthy to indulge in pistol practice npon each other, and then to bush tbe matter up witbont prosecu tion. Tbe doctrine ot vested rights cannot be very well understood In Canada. PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT. MISS Tjrtnant'S friends affirm that Stanley will spend tbe rest of bis days in England. Secbetaby Blaine will preside at the alumni reunion at Washington and Jefferson College J nne 24. Elizabeth Stuabt Phelps Ward Is go ing on a lecture tour next fall. She will read selections from ber own books. jlHt Geksteh is charming crowded honses at tbe opera in London, and her admirers as sert that ber voice bas returned to her in all its old power and beauty. Fbank C. Partbidge. having been select ed to sneceed Walker Blaine as Solicitor of tbe State Department, tbe Democratic press will speedily go gunning for him. Begould A. Qual. a Norwegian, died re cently in Eau Claire, Wis., leaving Si. 000, 000 for tbe establishment of a hospital at Madison for persons crippled and deformed from birth. Wobth gives as mucb thought to one of bis wonderful gowns as a poet would to a poem. His best creations are born a some quiet French or German spa, and the detail wrought out In bis Parisian house. Susan B. Authony and six other wise women bave started in Washington an organi zation called "The Wimodaughsls," with a cap ital of $25,000. Its object is the education of women In political science, art, literature and physical culture. The Hon. Proctor Knott bas f onnd a substi tute for prohibition. He says: "Women in the olden days were not allowed to drink wine, and to prove that they bad not been drinking it they kissed everybody they met This would be better than prohibition." Me. Parnell usually wears a loosely fitting cutaway coat. But on state occasions he al ways dresses in a frock coat and, like Mr. Gladstone's. It is a garment so well worn that it is often disagreeably shiny. It was observ able, however, that after winning bis case for damages against the Timet be appeared m a magnificent new suit. The London papers lavished praise on tbe gown worn by Mrs. Herbert Leyland, nee Miss Jeannie Chamberlain, recently at tbe wedding of Count Alexander Muster and 'Lady Muriel Hay. It was of dark reddish bengallne, with sleeves of blue brocade edged with gold and silver gauze and collar ornamented with gauze and diamonds. The bonnet was an ethereal creation of gauze, diamonds and cornflowers. HT. PLEASANT PE0CEEDLKGS. Six Graduates Step Prom the Stage With Tbelr Diplomas. v tSPECIAL TILEOBXH TO TUB DISPATCH. Mt. Pleasant, June 13. Tbe exer cises of tbe seventeenth annual commencement of the institute began this evening with a prize contest for the class of '91. which was held in tbe Grand Opera House before a large au dience. Tbe contestants were Mis Pearl E. Smith, Edgar G. Criswell,.Frank W. Jackson. John'N. Smith, J. C. Longanecker aud Robert F. Gra ham. Young Mr. Grabam was awarded first rite, while- the , second honors went to Miss mitn. ' THE COUNT OF THE PEOPLE. The Counting to be Done by nn Electrical Machine The Work Progressing Sails factorllr and Rapidly Finding b Baby Witbont n Name. irnOH A STAIT CORBSSFOXDIXT.I TTTAshington. June 18. Paly a small force is at work at the Census Office as yet counting the returns from census enumerators, as only scattering and less populous districts from nearby States have yet been heard from. But the returns are increasing at a rate which foretells tbe tremendous work that will be plied up within a week. Tbe facilities for the vast labor of the Census Bureau are not of the best The reports are received and arranged at the headquarters on Third and G streets, which is a place not easy of access. A portion of the counting will be done at headquarters, but the bulk of it at a big mill building away out near the Government printing office. An. other portion, with tbe process of verifying, -will be performed in a bank. building near the gen eral postofflce. As bas been folly described in these telegrams tbe . counting is done by an electrical machine somewhat similar to a type writer, one machine doing tbe work of ten eounters by the old method, and also indicating by an electric current the aggregate on a dial placed on the wall. It is impossible for the machine to make a mistake, and moreover It Is easy to operate. Superintendent Porter said io-aay mat from all tbe information re ceived from supervisors and enumerators tbe work was progressing satisfactorily and rapldlv, and the statistics of population might be complete even earlier than bad been antici pated. From one enterprising enumerator In Indiana, Mr. Porter received the following let ter to-day: "Finding a baby without a name that wis born just in time to have its nose counted and the family undecided as to a name, the matter was finally left to me, where upon I christened him Porter F. Crabb, the first after you and tbe second for myself. As the kid is from a long line of good old Ken tucky blood I hope the name will not handicap him in the race of life." First Returns From New York. JW Yohk is the first to send in returns, and about 42 districts will be counted first from that State. Mr. Hollerith, the inventor of the electric tabulating machine bearing bis name, has 40 macblnes now ready to begin the work. Owing to a failure to get the rooms ready in tbe Intef-Orean building. Superin tendent Porter was forced to secure temporary quarters In tbe McDowell mill, corner Massa chusetts avenue and North Capitol street. There being no accommodations for uaies in tne present quarters, male operators will be employed for tbe machines, which work similar to a typewriter. There are 100 ma chines, about 25 mote than tbe contract calls for, but Mr Hollerith says he wanted to be prepared for any emergency which might ar'so. Superintendent Porter was fonnd in his office robed In a white flannel shirt and vigor ously manipulating a large palm Ian. He ex pressed himself as well satisfied with the prog ress of the work, and gratified that no unpleas ant collisions had taken place between enumer ators and citizens. Interesting Correspondence. "pOB several days past an interesting corre spondence has been going on between Su perintendent Porter and Mr. Lewis H. Doug lass regarding the classing of people as "white, black, mulatto, quadroon, octoroon, Cblnese, Japanese or Indian." Tbe question does not appear an easy one to solve, and in his first let ter to Superintendent Porter Mr. Douglass says he desires Information as to whether tbe S roper answer would not be, "I am neither." e says: The class numbers up among the millions, and they are descendants of many European and African races, but do not truth fully come within the classification European or African, neither are tbey Chinese, Japanese nor Indians. In color tbey are neither white nor black, they are not mulattoes, quadroons or oc toroons, as those terms are defined in the dic tionaries. What are they, and will tbe census of 18 90 take notice of them T If so, under what bead? To this Superintendent Porter replied that tbe classification as to color called for on tbe population schedule had been used for many censuses, with the exception of tbe extension of the inquiry as to black, mulatto, quadroon, or octoroon. "If the class to which you refer," says the Superintendent, "is not covered by tbe above classification this office will be glad to have you indicate the classification necessary to be made to so cover it. A negative answer, of course, in any case would not help this office to a correct solution of tbe matter, and I should be glad to receive from you such additional in formation or explanation as may seem desirable to you." Sir. Douglas' Reply, po this Mr. Douglas wrote a lengthy reply, in which he says: The questions as to whether a person is a quadroon, mulatto or octoroon bas nothing to do with color. For instance, a "person of color" may be so white as to be able to baffle an expert, and tbe parents may one be a quadroon proper and tbe other an octoroon proper. The so-called colored population of this country is of a variety of shades from the whitest wbite to the blackest black, as tbey draw near to or recede from the African or tbe the Caucasian. Tbe person who Is not properly a mulatto, quadroon, or octoroon, should be allowed to state, if of tbe African race more than o( tbe Caucasian, "I am a black man with Caucasian blood in my veins," stating whatever fraction bo can de termine. If of the Caucasian race, more than of the African. "I am a white man with African blood In my veins," statingtbe fractions. In tbe classification in the schedule there is no account to be taken of tbe very large number of blacks and mulattos, or of mulattos or quadroons or octoroons, or of the gradations of the above; therefore.I think the distinction of the African .with Caucasian blood and Caucasian with African blood will come much nearer reaching tbe case than the scbednle now in use. Super intendent Porter studied over tbe matter care fully, but tbe act providing for taking tbe cen sus says that tbe population scbednle shall in clude an inquiry as to "tbe number of negroes, mulattos, quadroons and octoroons." No Way Oat of It. 4,TjyjiAT can be done?" asked the reporter of vv Mr. Porter. "As I wrote Mr. Douglas," was the reply, "both Dr. John S. Billings, who has charge of the census inquiry in regard to vital statistics and who is one of the highest authorities on this subject In the United States, and myself fear that at tbe best this office will only be able to tabulate 'black' and 'mixed.' It is hardly likely that the enumerators will report with sufficient accuracy to enable tbe Census Office to adopt tbe exact classification called for in the law. At least that is my opinion now, tbougb it Is possible that It may be changed. I think Mr. Douglas' distinction of Africans with Caucasian blood and Caucasians with African blood is a good one, but the primary obstacle in adopting it Is the wording of the act." "Then it will be 'black' and 'mixed?' " "That is tbe present outlook. I don't see any way out of it." CUBBENT TIMELY TOPICS. Meadville must be a dull, uninteresting, hnnjrry place to live in. Wednesday's Tribune says "the frisky fly has at last come." The Innocent Insect most use Meadville as a sort of court Of last resort. "We are a little late this week," writes a Georgia editor. "We loaned onr scissors to the barber to cut a friend's balr. and both barber and scissors bave been missing since Monday. Hence the delay." m A State law of 1873 forbids the sale of oys ters in Pennsylvania during June. July and August. There is also a law which forbids one person from killing another, but neither seem to be strictly observed, as oysters are found in our restaurants and 19 murderers are lying in our cbunty jail? Richabd Ckoeeb isn't saying a word. In fact, be Is about as mum as some of the croakers who were doing a great deal of talking a few weeks ago. The International Typographical Union, now in session In Atlanta, Oa Indorsed the copyright bill. Pittsburg sent three delegates to the convention, and like all other Intelligent men, they voted for the measure. The sad news is wafted under tbe ocean that Empress Augusta Victoria Is suffering from nettle rash. The dispatch Is lncemplete from the fact that It did not state how ber pulse stood nor what tbe attending physician prescribed. These little shortcomings should be attended to. BelVA Lockwood's law practice amounts to (5,000 per year. Belva could afford to get mar ried and keep a husband on that amount, pro vided he was economical. The Senate is already tired of long winded speeches on the silver bill. This Is supposed to be a hint to Senator illalr. He should take Senator Quay's advice and not talk. ' Some politicians are kicking because tbey are compelled to pay SO cents for a drink of rum In Vice President Morton's bunet. They claim that the article sold Is not worth the price. They should remember that many politicians are paid more for tbelr services than what tbey ar8 really worth. WHEN IHtle Rhode Island Is not holding elections ber lawmakers are holding sessions of tbe Legislature. As no election is booked nnttl September 4 the Governor has called a special ses sion of the Legislature, to beheld about tbe2Uof this monta. II NEWSIES' SCHOOL CLOSED. Ad Entertainment by tbo Boys and Advice From Dr. Porves. An entertainment, closing tbe school of the newsboys for the summer, was given at the home on Old avenne last evening. A large number of tbe newsboys and many friends of the institution were present The exercises consisted of a number of selections by the boys of tbe Home, an address by, the Bev. Dr. Purves. President of the Board of Managers, and an ice cream festival for the boys at the conclusion. i .A hymn by the boys opened the programme. Following were speeches of welcome by Robert Johnson. Paul Riley, Joseph Spencer, Samuel Myers, W. Myers, C. MacCauley and John John Randall, George Ferguson, John Sweeney, Paul Riley, John Malloy, Paul Barry and Harry Heck gave recitations of various shades of pathos and humor. Samuel Myers gave a song. Bartley Charters recited "Aunt Jernsha's Cat" aDd George Ferguson and Samuel Myers presented a month organ and dance act. When tbe boys had finished tbelr entertain ment Dr. Purves addressed tbem. He first presented George Spence with the first prize for attendance and conduct, a pocketbook and S3, donated by Mrs. Frank Nicola, and to Nathan Able the second prize, for the best ex amination papers, to, the price of a member ship in tbe Y. M. C. A. Honorablewentlon for attentlveness to his studies was made of Thomas Randies. Dr. Purves concluded with a lung list of good precepts tor the boys to follow. The song "America," by the school, con cluded the entertainment. Afterward the boys partook of ice cream. The guests inspected the Home, and admired its neat arrangements, and all departed'satisfled. BEADY TO GRADUATE. Programme of tbe Coming Allegheny High School Commencement. Tbo examination of tbe senior class of the Allegheny High School was completed yester day, and tbe following willt graduate this term, the list being arranged in" order of rank, the first named having oarried off first honors: Eva M. Bird, Walter May, Anna L Young, Alfred Oppenheimer, Elsie Rosenbaum, Mossie Ste venson, Minnie Joseph, Edward C. Theobald, Lillian Cree. Jennie Clary, Annie D. Kearns, Annie Jamison, Clara Kuehns, Victor Egbert John McCosb,Theodore Ablers, Margaret Wal lace, Jennie Francis, Charles O'Neale. Bertha Parker. Jobn BoIIen, Agnes Orr, Edward B. Johnston, William C. Young, Harry C. Levey, Lillian Saint and James E. McGaw., Tbe commencement will be held in tbe Grand Opera House, Pittsburg, on Thursday, June -6. Tbe following programme bas been ar ranged: Music; prayer. Rev. D. S. Kennedy; music; salutatory, "Bismarck," Theodore Ablers; essay, "A Point in View." Eva M. Bird: music; discussion of the theories of Ed ward Bellamy, Alfred Oppenheimer and Charles Theobald: music; essay, "Life's Orchestra," Margaret Wallace; oration, "Tbe Ideal Ameri can Citizen." Harry Levey; recitation, "Tne Death Bridge of the Tay," Mossie Stevenson; valedictory, "A Triad," Anna L Young: pre sentation of diplomas and distribution of flow ers; benediction. BEHEWED OLD ACQUAINTANCE. A Pleasant Konnlon of Former Schoolmates Held Last Evening. A happy reunion of tbe Alumnse Association ot tbe Pittsburg Female College was celebrated In the parlors of the building last evening, and was a brilliant affair. The ladies and their escorts all appeared In full dress, and the even ing was spent In renewing old acquaintances and making new ones, as the younger grad uates were given an opportunity ot meeting the pioneers of tbe association. Tbe Reception Committee consisted of Mrs. Dr. Morcross, tbe wife of the President of tbe college. Miss Bessie Martin and Miss Grace Medbury. Tbe various rooms of the college were beautified with tropical plants and baskets of cut flowers placed on mantels and stands, and tbe supper was served in tbe long dining halt A Medal for Piano Playing. The piano contest at Curry University for the E. P. Roberts A. Sons' gold medal resulted in the awarding ot the medal to Miss Vesla Mor row, of New Brighton. Rev. C. E. Felton pre sented the prize. Tbe judges were Messrs. M. Porrett H. P. Eckert and Miss Helen Bcbmid. The contestants were Misses Maggie R. Sloan, Hallie Deems, Hattie Nichol and Miss Mor row. Social Chatter. The scholars and friends of Mr. W. Pohl's German school gave an entertainment at the ball of tbe Sixth ward school, Allegheny, last bight. Tbe programme, consisting' of recita tions and musical selections, was well arranged and given with good effect. The Carrnlton Club will give a social plcnio at Aliquippa Grove to-day. The expenses will be paid out of tho club's treasury. Mb. aud Mbs. Frank Hokst celebrated tbelr golden wedding yesterday at their charm ing home in Stonervillc. The Lyle Scientific Circle will take their annual excursion to-day for the collection of specimens. A bibbon social was held in Cyclorama Hall last evening by the ladies of the Union Veteran Legion. Mbs. J. S. HAYS, of Sherman avenue, enter tained guests both afternoon and evening, yes terday. Mbs. A. E. W. Paihter receives friends this afternoon. THE PBOSPECTS FOB MT. GBETKA. Fire Hundred Regulars to Attend tbe Division Camp In Jaly. Philadelphia, June IS. Brigadier Gen eral George R. Snowden, Acting Division Com mander, returned last evening from Washing ton, whither be bad been in company with other officers to make arrangements with re gard to tbe encampment at Mount Gretna. Ho was accompanied by Adjutant General D. II. Hastings and Colonels George H. North, J. S. Spanglerand W.J. Elliott They left Wash ington at 4:50 P. 31., after a day satisfactorily employed in visiting Postmaster General Wanamaker, the President, tbe Secretary of War and General Scbofield. Their reception everywhere was extremely gratifying from tho interest manifested by tbe Government officials In tbe Pennsylvania militia, Tbe President re ferred to the soldierly appearance of the Penn sylvania troops at his inauguration, and prom ised that if be could possibly take the time he would be at Mount Gretna between July Id and 26 for one or more days. Secretary Proctor was notjin Washington.bnt General Scbofield assured the Pennsylvania officers that they might depend upon hearing from the regular army, cavalry and flying and foot artillery, to the number as it was calcu lated of some 500 men. Chief of Ordnance General Venet, and General Casey. Chief of Engineers, are expected to be present, and Colonel Corbln will probably be the Inspecting officer. This accession of troops will swell tbe number of the Division Camp to 9,000 men. DIGGING POB A POT OP GOLD. Reviving nn Indian Legend la' the Western Part of tbe State. From the Punxsutawney Spirit. J There is a legend among the staid and indus trious inhabitants of the country around Canoe creek that some time in tbe dim past, wben tbe red man skulked among tbe unbroken forests with how and arrow and the white man had not yet penetrated to the valley of the Mahon ing, tbe Indians bad burled, by tbe banks of tbe Canoe, a golden treasure. Its whereabouts bad. at some time or other, been revealed to some body by an Indian squaw, but tbe treasure bad never been disturbed. Recently the legend was revived, and some parties bave been digging great holes along the banks of the stream In tbe bopeof finding a fortune. Up to date tho treasure has not been unearthed. Determined to Raise the Price. rSPBCIAL TXLXOKAM TO TBI DISPATCn.1 TOEONTO, O., June 18. A meeting of all the sewer pipe manufacturers in the United States is called for June 24, at the Forest City House, the principal reason being to raise the price of pipe. The manufacturers claim they are sell ing pipe for less than tbey can manufacture it, and now something bas to be done. Onr Border Raid Claims. From the Washington Post Tho advocates of the Pennsylvania border raid claims are again knocking at tbe door of Congress. Uncle Sam might settle this little account by allowing tbe claims and putting in as an offset tbe damage wrought the city of Washington by the Pennsylvania troops when tbey came here for Inauguration purposes. Tbe Pittsburgh Will Give 'Em a Kick. From the Chicago Tribune.: Only tbe "rockiest" kind of 'playing by the Cleveland. Pittsburg and Buffalo Brotherhood clubs can apparently prevent Captain Comls key's all-star aggregation from driving every one of its competitors before it In the race for the pennant OUR MAIL POUCH. In Defense of Her Father. To the Editor of The Dispatch: In reference to recent letter in a Pittsburg morning paper, taken from the Washington Critio relating to Major J. O. Kerbey, I wish to Bay that every statement in the articlo is false. In the first place he was a Union spy, and oan prove it by records in the War Department which can be seen by anyone. He did serve uuderan assumed name in tbe Rebel army as a spy for tbe Union, and alibis friends know what bis name was. Editor McKnight, de ceased, published his letters while he was in the South as spy. and knew him personally. These facts are known, and can be proven if necessary. The boot "Boy'Spy" was written by him. and he holds tbe copyright,aIthough tbe editor of the National Tribune, of Washington, D. a, did try to claim it. During tbo telegraph strike In tbe winter of '69 hejleft the-Telegraph Union, after being with tbem bnt !a few months, and has since worked in the Western Union's largest ouices. irom Washington City toSan Francisco. He did work for Ruf us, Hatch as amanuensis, having his typewriting done at home by me, and, instead of lobbying for tbe bill, be exposed those wbo were, thus gaining their enmity. This shows the animus of tbo whole article In the Critic He bas autograph letters from such men as Admiral Porter, Hon. Jobn Dalzell, Mr. Barker, formerly Congressman from Cam bria county, and a great many other well-known men, which will prove all that he asserts. If tbe person or1 persons who make the charge ot forgery !n tbe Inter-Ocean Bureau can be found, that too will be answered. He was dis charged f(om there because be refused to act as Mr. Curtis' private secretary lo bis lobbying without extra pay. Mr. Dalzell bas not been deceived as to his character, as be has Known Major J. O, Kerbey from bnybood. coba P. Kebbey. Daughter of Major J. O. Kerbey. PiTTSBTrRO, June H. Major Kerbey has been confirmed as Consul to Para since the above was written. Tbe Barbed Wire Fence. To the Editor of the Dlspatcn: Apropos of your articles on our country roads, it may be remarked that the entire width of the road is for tbe use of tbe public, not merely for vehicles, but also for pedestrians. The latter have, as a rule, to keep close to the sides near the fences. Now, I should like to call your attention to a grievance, which seems to have escaped the attention of your expedi tion, and of which pedestrians have very just reason to complain. Many of the roadside fences are of barbed wire, and a lady's dress or a gentleman's ooat is in danger, especially In windy weather, of catching on the barbs, and of being damaged so as to be unfit for dress purposes afterward. Serious peisonai injury may also result, particularly to tne hands, from the same barbs. Permit me to ask. Is there any law with regard to putting up such wire fences along public tborougbfares? And, If so. wbat aro Its provisions? If there is no such law, there should be. It Is no trifle for a lady to have a costly dress, or a gentleman a fine coat, destroyed in such a way. Ome or the Victims. WZLEXMSBTTBO, June 12. 1890. It Circulates Everywhere. I have been informed that there was an an nouncement in The Pittsburg Dispatch of Sunaay, June 1 or about that date, as to my whereabouts. I will be obliged to you if you will look it up and send It to me. Isaiah Robert Gabbutt. Aitdebson. Ins., June 10. On May 24 The Dispatch published in this column a letter from Robert Gabbutt's father, living in England, asking for information con cerning bis son. Tbe letter found the rover, and will doubtless lead to, correspondence which will relieve the anxiety ot Mr. Gabbutt's parents in the Mother Country. As an adver tising medium The Dispatch leads, as it cir culates everywhere. Abolish tbo Delegate System, To the Editor of The Dispatch: I am mucb pleased to see you advocating the system of direct voting at the primaries Instead of for delegates which, as a rule, only represent tbe ring, and not the desire of the people. I looked in at the recent county conventions and was astonished to see that a majority of dele gates' were employes of tbe various city and county offices. Especially was this so in the one which met to place In nomination tbe four men wbo are to represent tbe Fifth district in the next Legislature. Krery department of the city and conntywas represented in that con vention. Tbe times are ripe for a reform in this direction. Republican. PmsBTBO, June 12. Ab lo Congressional Bills. To the Editor of The Dlsoatch: Wbat is tbe result wben a bill passes both Houses of Congress and tbe President does not sign It in ten days? A says it become a law. B savs it Is vetoed. Bbiq. R etholdton, June 12. The Constitution says: "It any bill shall not be retnrned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall bave been presented to him, tbe same shall be a law, in like manner as if be bad signed it unless the Congress, by its adjournment, prevents its re turn, in wbich case it shall not be a law." A Trunk Line. To the Editor or Tbe Dlspateu: ' Will you kindly inform me through your col umns what Is understood by "trunk lines," as applied to railroads. J. East Liverpool, O., June 9. 1890. It means. a through line from east to west the main stem being the trunk. A direct line from Chicago to tbe seaboard is a trunk line. 355,869. To theJMltor of The Dispatch: Will you please give through your columns the number of Inhabitants of Allegheny county, as per census ot 1SS0? Reader. Pittsbubo, June IZ Wbo Cnn Tell Him To the Editor of Tbe Dispatch: Can any of your Pittsburg readers inform me where the Hlldebrand self-measuring oil pump is made? Merchant. Connellsville, J nne 12. Of Coarse It Is. To the Editor or Tbe Dispatch: Please answer this query In the Mall Pouch of vour paper: Is wbite a color? A Guest. McKee'S Roces, July 2. BELGIUM IS A BIDDER A Firm Will Submit Proposals for 8300,- OOO Worth of Iran for Minneapolis. From the Minneapolis Pioneer Press. At a recent meeting of the City Hall and Court House Commission, it was stated that a heavy iron manufacturing firm of Belgium bad written that It could furnish the iron needed in the new Court House building 23 per cent cheaper thsn it could be furnished by Pitts burg parties. Tbe members of the board are rather inclined to think this cannot be done. However, they are entirely willing to investi gate and see what tbe foreign manufacturers can do in tbis direction. A letter was sent to the Belgian firm yester day. It was accompanied by the architect's plans of the new building, which will enable tbe manufacturers-to get a pretty good idea of just what is wanted. It is suggested in the letter tbat the Belgium manufacturers send a man to Minneapolis. The board bas already let a contract for about J6O.O0O worth of iron. The remainder of the iron needed will cost at least S300.00U. Gllmore's Vocal Artists. At the Gilmore June Festival concers, to be given at Old City Hall, matinee and evening, June 26, not only will the great band and its many renowned soloists be heard, but Mr. GU mpre will Introduce five eminent vocal artists. Ida Klein, the soprano-, a sweet-voiced and spirited singer, who has been one of the princi pals for three seasons at the great Metropolitan Opera House In New York. Helene von Doen hoff, the contralto, is a pleasing and vivacious singer, with a rich and flexible voice of great compass and power. She has sung with some of the best opera companies, and also at tbe Carl Zerralln festivals in New Eng. land. William JLavin, tbe tenor, is a young and ambitious singer, wbo was recently beard in this vicinity. His voice is clear, of high range and trained by tbe great Italian teacher Vanucinl. Edward O'Mabonvisa basso from tbe famous Carl Rosa Opera Com pan v. Eng land. He bas a deep, rich voice. He will sin" both classical and popular music. Madam Rosa Llnde (Mrs. Schaarscbmldt) is too well known in Pittsburg to need introduction. This will be ber first appearance since ber re turn from Paris. Tbo Synod Still Discussing Union. ISFICIAL TZLXOaAK TO TBE nil rATOS.l Cahtoh; Jnne 13. To-day's session of the Lutheran Synod was devoted to the discnsslon of tbe question whether "Lutheran Cbristians will formally unite with orthodox local congre gations in order to enjoy tbe full blessings of sucb communion." In the evening a reunion, was held, wben Rev. A. Birch, of Columbia county, spoke on "Home Missions." CUPID FALLS AFOUL OP BABEL, And Gets a Setback of Two Weeks Because of a Confusion of Tongne. New Haves; June 11 Fred Weinberger is a North Haven German, aged 27 years, whose vocabulary Is limited to tbat spoken In tbe Fatherland, and Gnstlne Abenal is a blushing Italian girl of 18, who lisps only the liquid ac cents of her sunny borne. She knows nothing of her lover's language, and he Is In dense ig norance of the vernacular popular below tbe Alp. Neither can speak English. But tbese obstacles apparently bave not interfered with the lovemaking, for, through some occult man ner of communication, they reached the con clusion to embrace wedlock. But how were the necessary preliminaries required by tbe customs of tbe Nutmeg State to be arranged?" This was a poser, but Gustlne's uncle solved the problem. He indorsed the nuptual and did tbe courting, when it took on its most vio lent phase, for tbe young couple. . Tbey proceeded to the village Registrar's office yesterday to get tbe marriage license, but tbat official told Gustlne's uncle tbat they could not have the necessary document. Inasmuch as the young girl was only 18 years old. Her parents' consentjwas necessary.and as they were in Umberto's dominion this meant a matter of long delay, and perhaps a negative answer. The young girl cried aloud when Informed of tbe decision, and complained to her uncle of disappointment wbo in turn told tbe young. man oi nis nance's regret, unerrnnate Judge, however, hit the way out of the difficulty which promised to put an end to the romantic court ship. He told Gustlne's nncle that after a week's notice be would appoint him guardian of the girl, and be could then give bis consent and get tbe license. The party went away happy, and the marriage will take place in two weeks. OTJB GLORIOUS GLELS. Clever Mrs. Kendal Says the Yankee Lasses Lead All Comers. From the London Illustrated News. Mrs. Kendal says that the American woman is a continual surprise to her. "A card would be brought up to me, and bearing tho name.sajy, Mrs. Smith. I was out and the next day I would get a well-expressed note from Mrs. Smith regretting my absence, and asking wben she would find me at borne. I wonld write and tell her, and then there would appear a lady, well dressed, well educated, who had seen almost evervthlnc there was to see. and talked about Ibsen and the latest fads. While she was with me another caller would come in, and after Mrs. Smith went away, tbe second one would inform methit20 years ago Mrs. Smith was behind a counter or helping ber mother In a laundry. I would go to a luncheon at Mrs. Smith's house: tbe service was perfect tbe rooms exquisitely furnished, the hostess herself charming. Now, this could only happen in America; and why? Take an Englishwoman in the same standing, get ber governess to teach her French, get her a mnslc master, someone to teach ber to bold her knife and fork correctly, to receive ber guests properly, and she simply could never learn. There is something in the American feminine brain that seems to grasp the right idea with a quickness that is wonderful, which I. as an English woman, Intensely admire. Tbere are no women in the world like them." STATE POLITICAL H0TES. Politics are getting hotter all tbe time. However, the agony will soon be over. P. J. Price, a well-known Democratlo poli tician of Mercer, will soon engage In business In this city. WrLLiAK Pesw Lloyd will be the next Benator from Cumberland. His nomination is equivalent to an election. The New York Timet of Wednesday bas a long article attacking Senator Wallace. That journal Is in favor of Fattison. The Waynesburg Democrat would like to see Pattison receive the Gubernatorial nomina tion, and Wallace for United States Senator. The Philadelphia Telegraph closes an edi torial on tbe situation with the following sen tence: "We think Delamater will be nominated and defeated." Chaibxax Ehglish, of the Luzerne Demo cratic Committee, is a red-hot Wallace man, bat will support tbe man nominated by the State Committee. The Butler Eagle says the canvass is about over, and from present indications Delamater and Hastings are in tbe lead, with Montooth next with Stone bringing up the rear. Congressman Reilly, of the Schuylkill district, regards Wallace's nomination as inev itable. He says tbe man from Clearfield will have more than 200 votes on tbe first ballot Habbisbubq Telegraph: Ex-Governor Fattison is pleased with his prospects, from tbelr present point of view. Wben the back counties come in Mr. Pattison will know why Mr. Wallace kept so quiet He was sawing wood. The editor of tbe Meadville Messenger wants it distinctly understood tbat he is not a candi date for any office and would not, under any circumstances, accept a place on the county ticket He is satisfied with holding down tbe editorial chair. Meadville Gate tie: The Republicans of Colonel Bayne's district are demanding tbe adoption of tho Crawford county system for making Congressional nominations. Certainly it is the best system ever devised. When we compare the nominations in our present dis trict with tbe caravan system in the days of tbe "three card monte" conferee system we thank our stars tbat we have rid ourselves of it. The Crawford county system will give our Alle gheny county brethren tbe relief tbey seek. It is tbe voice of the people. Crow for All Hands. From tbe New York Press. If Republicans beep on quarreling in Penn sylvania and Democrats there keep on quarrel ing also, what a lot of crow there will be to eat iu the Keystone State after the conventions are held. TIi a Viiiod for Boarders. From the "Washington Post. Sam Jones says be bas inaugurated a cyclone of morality at Richmond. It Is probably of the usual funnel-shaped type, with Samuel at tbe small end of tbe funnel. f STOLES linYJlES. MUST DO WITHOUT A MONUJfEST. From Liverpool, Berlin and Cork Do emigrants by thousands go To swell the census of New York, While millions to her coffers flow. To her and hers are opened wide Tbe springs of wealth, tbe founts of bliss; A o smiles of lortune are denied The Empire State metropolis. Unto her will of adamant The surging world of trade is bent; ' But, all the same, tbe tomb of Grant Mast go without a monument. Minneapolis Pioneer rts3. A PBOnnimojr lay. Nothing Is lost In all this world; The sunlight's smallest ray. The mlty grain of drifting sand, Have each their part to play. And tho' tbe beer kegs ranged In rows. Beside the curb again. Are full no longer what of tbat? Jnst gaze upon the men. MUadetpMa Timet, GOD HELP THE BOY. God help the boy that never sees The butterflies, the birds, the bees. Nor hears the music ot tbe breeze Wben zephyrs soft are blowing; Who cannot In sweet comfort Us Where clover blossoms are thick and high, And hear the gentle murmur nigh Of brooklets softly flowing. God help the boy wbo does n ot know Where all the woodland berries grow, Wbo never sees tbe forests glow When leaves are red and yellow. Whose childish bet can never stray Where Nature does ber charms display For such a helpless boy, I say, God help the little fellow. Chicago Herald. WHAT IS THE BEAT, GOOD. The Woman's Journal publishes this, from tbe pea of John Boyle U'Jtellly: "What Is the real good?" " I asked In musing mood. Order, said the law court; Knowledge, said the school; Truth, said tbe wise man; Pleasure, said tbe fool; Love, aim tho maiden: Beauty, said tbe page; Freedom, said tbe dreamer; Home, said the sage; Tame, said tbe solaler; Equality, tbe seer. Epake my heart full sadly; VThe answer Is not here." Then, within my bosom, Boftly this I heard: .Each beartbolls tbe secret; Kindness is the word." CDEIODS CONDENSATIONS. Ezra Leech, a larmer of Newton county. Miss., discovered 10,000 in gold while ditching in bis field a few days ago. Philip Henson, a Corinth, Miss., planter, has beard tbat reaches to the ground, although he is over six feet In height. It is said that 30,000 strangers remaia over in New York every night, furnishing plenty of business for tbe 125 hotels in tbe city. A swarm of bees took possession of the soda fountain in a Montezuma, Oa-, drugstore Sunday, and put an end to business for the rest ot tne day. One hundred boys and girls of Wood land, CaL, whose ages range from 12 to 1 years, have formed a "Co-operative Fruit Canning and Drying Union." The father, mother aud one child of the family of James Maloney, of Saginaw, have died of tbe grip. Tbere are ten children left, some of whom are sick with the malady. It is said that from the summit of Mt Blanc, one can see tho Tyrol, portions of France, Germany and Austria, tbe Mediter ranean and Italy as far as the Apennines. The Australian wine which was ex pected to find a great market in Europe will hare to wait until tbey get some wood in Aus tralia fit for casks. All that they have injures its uavor. A flock of bees swarmed from a hive at Qulncy. Mlcb., and settled on its owner. Almon Ames, and an old horse he was driving. The horse was stung to deatb, bnt Mr. Ames, who is 70, will recover, although a very sick man. M, Peschkoff, the Cossack officer who left Vladlvostock In November last on horse back to ride across Siberia to St. Petersburg, a distance of nearly 5.000 miles, reached tbe Rus sian capital on May 31. He received tremendous ovations throughout the day. The following "notis" is posted on a fence in Morris county: "It any man's or woman's cows or oxen gits in tbese here oats, his or ber tail will be cut off as tbe case may be. I am a Christian man and pay my taxes, but d m a m an wbo lets his critters loose, say L" John Drew Pisher, the actor, who died in Brooklyn on the 25th ult was tbe fifth of bis family to die at tbe same hour of tbe same day of the same month. His mother, brother, two sisters and himself died in different years, hut always at 7 A. at on Sunday in May. Three weeks ago Bichard L. Edwards, 19 years of age, was drowned while rowing on the Ohio at Cincinnati. His body was recov ered a day or two ago near Rising Sun, Ind. Wben the young man fell Into tbe river bis hair was coal black; tbat of the body is per fectly wbite. Fright doubtless made tho change while he was struggling for life. Congressman Stockbridge, of Maryland, was so impressed with the tariff speech of Con gressman Gear, of Ion a. that be left at tbe Government Printing Office an order for 10,000 copies and the names of bis constituents, with franked wrappers enongb to go round. By some mistake tbe speech of Mr. Crisp, of Geor giaon the other side of tbe question got into the wrappers. The schooner Sea Foam, of Lubie, Me., while coming out of a harbor at the Magdalen Islands, struck on tbo bar and sprunj a leak. She made for the nearest port, when it was found here shoe ana part of her false keel was gone, and tbere was a bole In the garboard into which the suction bad drawn a large sculpm tail first. Had it not been for this fish the ves sel and cargo would have been lost. In the vicinity of Stracker's Bend, 111., a wild man has been seen on several occasions. He has appropriated a section of timber to bis own use, and Is being left severely alone. Ho forages for supplies at night and lives on the fat of tbe land, and tbe residents are afraid to venture oat after dark. Strong measures for his capture are being contemplated, as he is tbe source of much terror to tbe settlement. Last week a Belfast Me., wag decorated a milk team tbat stood on the street. He har nessed the horse wrong end to the wagon, placed an old hat upon Its head, hung a milk can upon either side, and a placard bearing the words, "sweet milk" upon tbe tall. Tbere the poor old beast stood all tbe afternoon, causing a smile to appear on tbe most solemn counte nance. If a horse is capable of chagrin, this came nnder the cruelty act Astoria, Ore., rejoices in an infant tbat weighed IS ounces, so it is claimed, at bis birth a few days ago. His name is George Washing ton Glencross. and bis parents bave several other children of ordinary size. ''Over his little bead can be placed a drinking goblet An ordinary-sized finger ring slips over bis band and up tbe shoulder easily. Wben born ba measured just 10K inches from the sole of his feet to tbe crown of tbe beaa. Tbe child is perfectly formed. Alton Angler, of Atlanta, the newly appointed Consul to Rbeims, got through a snug fortune while a young man, and applied for a position in a railroad office. Being told that train bands only were needed he promptly accepted employment in tbat capacity and per formed every duty, no matter bow bumble.with a cheerfulness and care that resulted in a series of promotions tbat landed him in the position of general passenger agent of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. A lapidary at Denver, Col., has just finished a novel necklace for a New York lady. It is composed of the beautiful stones found in Colorado and New Mexico known as the peri dot, a species of chrysolite, ranging in various shades or green and bearing a resembiance to tbe emerald. There are in all 35 gems, ranging from one to four carats in size, and they are perfectly massed and finely cut It took six weeks to make the trinket and 400 stones were cut to obtain perfect specimens. Tbe necklace was sold for 51,000, Greece had her last executions in 1881, when 17 condemned prisoners were "worked off' by one Messenler. who would have made the eighteenth had it been possible to get an outsider to act He was under sentence of deatb, and was pardoned in consideration of his services. There are now 16 men awaiting execution, and another pardoned assassin is to go from place to place until they have all been "served." Such is the natural abhorrence and detestation of an executioner that he will have to be kept under surveillance constantly for his own saf ety. Some three years ago a man from Clin ton, Ky named Graham moved with his fam ily to Kingman county, Kan. He did not dwell in Kansas satisfactorily because of an inordin ate dread of cyclones on bis wife's part and her dislike for the State because of iu reputation In that way. His eldest daughter, besides, during his residence in the State, was in con tinual apprehension of being scalped by the In aians, for which she bad a special dread. Mother and daughter by their dissatisfaction finally prevailed on Grabam to return to his old home in Kentucky. This was about a year ago. Six months ago the town of Clinton was struck by a cyclone, the Grabam house was completely demolished, and Mrs. Grabam met her death in tbe very way she bad left Kansas to avoid, and tbe still stranger part was tbat a flying timber struck the daughter and severed ber scalp. The daughter recovered but is dis figured. Graham himself was hurt and is still prostrate. COMING MISSTREL JOKES. Mr. Tangle (admiringly) What an ex quisite carriage Sin. BImeoe has? Mrs. Fangle-Has she? Why, she's always walk ing wben I see her. The hpoeh. She Why have yon named your horse after me. Mr.Kemsen? He Because 20 fellows wanted ber and (get up. Nell) I made up my mind they'd get left Chat ter. Charley So Harold is engaged towed the nrettvEannle. As a friend, do you not feel that you must shower on him your most heartfelt con gratulations on bis good fortune? Harry (Detween his teeth) Yes. eonsars hlml "What do you think of the dressing, Mr. Weirs." ased the landlady as she helped tbo hoarder to some more spring chicken. Mr Weirs I should say it was somewhat de collete, ma'am. I got mighty little of It--lnri-caa Grocer. Isn't it cold?" "Cold?" repeated the young man In amass ment, as be gazed at the thermometer. Yes." she continued, so cold. And sweet and so dellclonsly flavored. 1 really think I could go a pl'e right now I" American Grocer. Frenzied Citizen (to censns enumerator) I hope. sir. you have completed your Inquisitorial list of questions? Enumerator There's but one more. Cltlzen-Out with It Enumerator Where did you get tbat bat St, Paul Prest. Miss Parkwood Do you know, sir, Z could sue yon for breach of promise? Flnlay Place Obi I guess not Why, sir, did you not ask me to marry you?" Yes." "And I consented?" yes." Well, sir?" "Well, I didn't promise, did I? You were the one tbat did that 1 presume I bare the right to ask you a civil question, bave Inot wUhoutrnn nlng tbe rlak of being dragged Into- coarU"-T-Udo Blade, wLuuuauTWL
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