WW!PpiSPlPPIflP THE MGATE'S FATE. Burning of the United States Steamer Missouri at Gibraltar. ' BEHIXISCENCES OP EX-GOV. TEICE. Caleb Cashing, the First United States Min ister to China. AJIIDSillTMAN IN ADMIRAL'S UNIFORM rwIUTTEX FOR TUB DISPATCH. OME time during the summer of 1S13 Captain John Thomas Newton, commanding the United States steam frigate Mis souri, lying at Norfolk, Va., was ordered to re ceive Caleb Cnshing on board and carry him to Alexandria, Egypt, en route to China. Sir. -? jHtart Va., was ordered to re- JUiflWlV, ccive Caleb Cushine on dishing had just been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary and En- Toy Extraordinary to . . i i . ,!, it. protect our first commercial treaty ith the Celestial Emnire. negotiations having been opened by Commodore Lawrence Kearney, then comniandingtheUnited States squadron in the China seas. After landing Mr, Cush ing, Captain Newton had a roving commis sion to cruise in the Mediterranean and the Baltic. For 18 months previous to sailing lo Europe the Missouri had been attached to the home squadron and cruised along our entire Atlantic coast, visiting successively all the important ports from Maine to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, touching at Vera Cruz and Havana, besides lying at the National Capital, Washington, several months, to allow the Cabinet Officers, heads lof Departments and members of Congress to tee and inspect this wonderful ship, which attracted so much attention. Thousands of citizens had been enter tained on board, and it was with a feeling of national pride that she was sent abroad, from the fact that the Missouri and her sis ter ship, the Mississippi, were the largest naval steamships then aflo.it in the world and bearing the heaviest armament The Missouri was a perfect specimen of naval architecture of 2,200 tons, with two inclined engines of COO horse-power, with four copper boilers, bark-rigged, heavily spared, was capable of keeping the sea's under canvas alone, steam being usedonly as an auxiliary power when needed. This magnificent ship, being the first naval armed steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, to be exhibited to the powers of Europe, stimulated the pride of the ship company to the highest degree. Her officers were distinguished as gallant gentlemen. No finer crew had ever been mustered on the deck of a vessel, while her engineers, then new and important officers to the naval service, were thoroughly skilled in all their duties. A BALL AT FATAL. Gibraltar was to have been our first port, but running near the Azores, or "Western Wands, Captain Newton, by general solici tation, consented to touch at Fayal, where we remained two days, during which time we were magnificently entertained by our Consul, Mr. Dabney, and his delightful and gracious family. Full of research and ardent of exploration Mr. Cushing on the first day visited the extinct volcanoes found on the island, and on the second day crossed to the Island of San Miguel and made the ascent of the peak of Pico, 7.600 feet high a cone rising abruptly out of the ocean. The Portuguese authorities, manv of our of ficers, and a large party of citizens ac companied Mr. Cushing on these excursions. Prof. "Webster, ot Harvard College, then I visuing rcjuutes resiuiug ou me lsianu, who was afterward hanged for murdering Dr. Parkman.of Boston, which created such a profound social scandal, was one of the party. He impressed himself npon us as a most learned and accomplished gentleman, remarkable for possessing the most agreea ble and exceptional conversational powers. On the return of the party at the close of the second day, a dinner and a grand ball was given in Mr. Cushing's honor, at the Consulate, by Mrs. Dabney. We were to tail the next morning early. Mr. Cushing did not come on board until after midnight, greatly fatigued; before daylight he sent to my stateroom a manuscript which took a half hour to read. The paper was truly re markable for the vivid, comprehensive pict ure of the islands it gave in detail, as the result of his two days' observations the geography, history, topography, geology, Productions and commerce of the Azores, t was handed to Consul Dabney when he came ou board to take his leave of us, to be sent home, and the article subsequently ap peared in a Boston newspaper. We steamed awav from Fayal to Gibral ter, arriving at the latter place in the early afternoon of a delightful day. Our coming was as unexpected as the astonishment created byit This surprise was not limited to the large English squadron, commanded by Sir George Sartorius (Admiral of the Blue), but was shared by the Danish squad ron lying there and other foreign vessels of war and merchantmen. It extended as well to the garrison and people on shore. As the majestic Missouri steamed up the harbor at a ten-knot speed (her band playing a na tional air) through the numerous shipping, hundreds of glasses were leveled at us, in coming to anchor, every evolution was exe cuted with a precision and in a style only known to Yankee sailors, was watched bv all with absorbing interest; indeed, no such steamship had before been seen. THE BUZQiCro TEIGATE. On the evening of the second day after our arrival the ship was coaling and her engines being overhauled and disconnected, the head of a cylinder out was being replaced and tamped, many of the officers being on shore. Mr. Cushing, Captain Newton and the writer were dining with the American Convul, Mr. Horatio Sprague, when sud denly from the street was heard the alarm ing cry "El vapor del frigate Americano es del fuego" (the American steam frigate is on fire) Bushing hastily to the water wall we could plainly sec our ship. At first sight the flames appeared as high as her maintop, and seemed to marlrber inevitable doom. Fortunately, jnst as we reached the mole the captain's gig came alongside and we were pulled ofl in the shortest possible time to the ship, a mile distant. As we ap proached we could hear the pumps working. The crew were at quarters and through the ports the lurid glare of the fire was reflected from within. Such, however, was the dis cipline and order maintained on board, as we came near the marine sentry in the mizzen chains gave imperturbably the usual challenge. "Ship ahoyl" answered by Capt ain Newton from the fullness of "an op pressed heart and with an agonizing accent of despair, "Missouri." In an instant four side boys appeared with lanterns at the ladder, and we passed on board with all the usual honors, being re ceived by the executive officer, lieutenant Simon B. Bissell, as calmly as if the crew had been at ordinary exercise. So far every thing possible under the circumstances had been done, but at that moment there was the most imminent danger of the fire com municating with the forward magazine. The fire had originated in the engine room, down almost to the keelson, and had spread through a man-hole in a water-tight bulk head into the engineer's store-room, con taining stores of the most inflammable character, such as oils, turpentine and oakum. The fact that theforward magazine was in danger was well known to the whole ship's company, yet every man was doing his duty as coolly as if engaged in "washing down decks." When it became doubtful as to saving the ship an order was given to send Mr. Cush ing and his effects, together with the ship's papers and treasure, ashore. A battle of Ira KP M more than three hours' duration had been fought against the fire. Admiral Sartorins earnestly and repeatedly entreated Newton to abandon the ship; he felt it was criminal madness to longer endanger the lives of the crevr. His entreaties were unavailing and he left the doomed ship. Newton, after consultation with nis officers, reluctantly gave the order, "every man save himself." Many of the exhausted men plunged over board thrragh the gun ports and -were picked up by the surrounding boats. Our own boats were lowered away, and many let themselves down bv the boatfalls. After every soul had left the ship the gallant Cap tain stood alone on the wheelhouse protect ing himself from the heat of the raging fire, apparently hesitating whether to go in board and perish with his noble shin or out board and be saved. The stentorian voice o! Sartorius could be heard invoking New ton to come away, saying he with his boat was awaiting the honor to receive him. At last Newton dropped hand under hand by a single rope over the ship's side into the arms of his own boat's crew, who had jnst returned from carrying Mr. Cushing on shore. the last of the missoubl I Bv this time so much of the shin was in' flames as to light up the harbor and the nu merous shipping and the somber city, re flecting back the frowning fortress and the towering Rock of Gibraltar. The scene was vivid and surnassinHv r rand. All the ves- sels had been moved beyond the line of j danger. "Vc had not reached that line in our boats when one of the quarter-deck guns "tutu", auo-uouuuer, iue cannuge iiavius been ignited by the intense heat communi- iiicu fcu uie l'uq, me uauery iiaviuir ureu charged with salutine cartridges. Simul taneously with the report of the gun, as if giving the signal, the forward magazine ex ploded and the masts went by the board. The hull soon settled and speedily sank, the illumination went suddenly out, and the waters were hnshed in darkness. The officers and men, bruised nnd ex hausted, escaped in their burnt and torn clothing, and were distributed among the many vessels lying at anchor'in the harbor. All were invited on board the Malabar, a line-of-battle ship, bearing the flag of Ad miral Sartorius. Captain Newton and most of the officers got on shore and quarters were provided for them by our Consul. Those who accepted the Admiral's invita tion received warm, cordial hospitality and every kindly attention. The next morning some of our officers went on shore in the uniform of the English navy, one midship man in the uniform of the Admiral, causing much merriment as he received and ac knowledged the salutes due to his high in signia of rank, from the sentry of the gar rison. The friendly aid and the many courteous attentions so delicately conferred upon us by the English authorities, will never be forgotten by the recipients. Had we been their countrymen they could not have done more. It "was a renewed proof that "blood is thicker than water." On metering the crew it was found that not a soul was lost and nothing was saved from the snip except what went in the boat with Mr. Cnshing and the chronometers taken offin his own boat by Captain Graham. After a few days detention Mr. Cnshing left in one of the Oriental line of steamships for Alexandria. Ashe passed out of the harbor all the naval ships manned their yards and fired salutes in honor of the American Minister. Rodman M. Pbice. HARRISON CARRIED HONOLULU. Great Excitement When the News of the Election Was Received. rCOBEESrOXDEXCE Or TUB DISPATCH.! Honolulu, November 25. The arrival of the steamer Almcda at the Hawaiian Islands, had a strong featnre of interest en tirely apart from the fact that it carried the Chicago and Ail-American baseball teams. It was the first to bring tidings of news of the Presidental election in the United States. The vessel had not yet been made fast to the wharf when loud cries were heard from shore asking: "Who is elected?" Some one on board yelled in return, "Harrison," and those whose political in clinations were in harmony with the Re publican candidate sent up an enthusiastic cheer. As the vessel was made fast the crowd prcsedclose to the edge of the wharf and one individual asked: "How did New York go?" Another inquired in the same breath abont the political result in Cali fornia, another in Indiana and soon each had asked abont the result in his home State. The answer was of course, nearly always, "Harrison." It evidently quite undid one individual. After nearly all the responses had been made he stenped forward in the crowd, and with tragic force and gesture, exclaimed in a low tone, "My God, tell me, what of Texas?" and a ereat shout of laughter answered his inquiry. The news of the election caused a jubilant feeling among the Republican Americans on the island. They made their presence known by Harrison and Morton badges pinned to their coats, while many, of them flaunted the silken flags that were conspicu ous among Harrison's followers during the campaign. One of the daily papers with commendable enterprise, got out an extra giving the result of the count of electoral votes. The extra issue was not a very for midable sheet, being only about 4x8 inches in size, but it answered its purpose completely. It will doubtless surprise people in the United States to learn that their election is carried on here with nearly every formality that characterizes it at home. Two polling places are arranged; at one only citizens of the United States are allowed to'vote, at the other it is a sort of free-to-all at which every one may vote, irrespective of nationality. Tne first doubtless gives the actual senti ment of the majority of Americans on the Island. In order to vote certificates of citi zenship must be presented and oaths are ad ministered in due conformance with the law. Doubtful voters are challenged and every precaution is taken to secure a fair and honest vote. The result of the vote at the strictly American polling place was Harri son and Morton 359, Cleveland and Thnr man 336, Cnrtis and Wigginton 32, Fiske and Brooks 7. At the other place Cleveland had a small majority, said to have been due to the large number of English votes that were cast lor him. The rejoicing of the Republicans over Harrison's victory showed itself later in the day by the large number of handsome banners, with the names of Harrison and Morton inscribed, that floated, in conjunc tion with the American colors, from the flagstaff's of private houses and grounds. S. GOODFBIEND. HE GOES UP A PEG. W. If Cromllfth Become General Freight A cent of the I. & W. Rond. Mr. W. L. Cromlish, formerly Assistant General Freight Agent of the Pittsburg and Western road, was recently appointed General Freight Agent, with headquarters in Allegheny. Since Mr. C 8. Wight severed his connection with the P. t W. In 1887 the road has been without a General freight agent, but compe tent Mr. Cromlish has practically been attend ing to the duties. A Compulsory Retraction In Arizona. The Ecv. T. N. de Foote Brethren, be fore beginning my 1-I-lecture this evening, I w-w-want to say that the opinion I ex pressed last Sunday as to the character of Mr. Lonesome Pike, our esteemed fellow townsman, was an erroneous one. I-I-I'll now Voice (from the rear)Say "a c'llection'll now be took np t' git him a new brencho," 'r bang she goes! Puck. TEDS A SOUTHERN WINTEE. The Fascinating Joys of a January Day in Southern Florida. THELAKD OFLEGMDAEYBOMaNCE Business Fash and Enterprise Characteriz ing the New South. TAR1ETI OF GAME IN THE ETERGLADES fCORItLSrOXDENCK OF T7TE OISrATCH.1 SOUTH FLOR IDA, January 10. The new almanac says it is early in January, but it is a January day as fair as Jnne ever brought to any clime. So what care '"""we for almanacs. The balmy, gentle air is laden with the perfumed breath of tropic plants. The sun is shining with dazzling brightness; in fact there is a warmth, an elixir, a glowing life, in landscape sky and air that sends a thrill of goodly feeling into the heart Certainly there is a charm in the name of Florida; there is a spell in her climate, and a strange fas cination in the remains of her Spanish legends. Life in this land of sunshine has all the attractions that cli mate, bewitching scenery and the hospitali ty of its people can give it. The rich trop ical iqliage, the spring-fed crystal streams' aud the magnificent orange groves delight the lover ot nature, while ,the atmosphere, more soft and gentle than any on this great round globe, lends its influence, and even our careworn millionaire, fresh from deals iu stocks, forgets dull care and feels all the enjoyments of youth. The bleak, desolate North so recently left behind makes the picture of stately palms, magnificent mag nolias, interspersed with orange and banana groves, all the more picturesque. A LAND OP BOMANCB. No part of the New World is so rich in historic interest, nor surrounded by such a halo of romance and tragedy, as the Land of Flowers. Since the Spanish cavaliers planted the silken flag of Spam, Florida has been the scene of stirring incidents and eventful chances. No event in history presents more pathos than the martvrdom of the Huguenots; the massacre of the Franciscan priests by the Florida Indians had all the horrors ot savage rebellion; the invasion of the sea-roving Boncanniers brought death and destruction to the coun try; while a glimpse into the ruinous co qiiina houses of St. Augustine recalls the pathetic history of the innocent-minded Mitiorcans beguiled from their homes by an adventurer, subjected to cruelty, slavery and religious persecution, they at last rebelled, and leaving the colony in a body, sought refuge in St. Augustine, where in the persons of their descendants to-day they go about the streets in a shy, frightened way, their sad, mournful faces "seeming to utter a protest against the perfidy that de stroyed them." But the past is forever gone and all things are becoming new. Great has been the progress during the past few years. The A Typical Southern Cabin. traveler who visited the State only eight years ago would scarcely recognize the Florida of to-day. Forests have boen cleared, railroads have caused towns to spring into existence Minerva-like, with all the completeness of an older civilization. Churches, schools, art, literature have reached the development of Northern towns. The Indian has betaken himself to the tangled swamps of the Bverglades, and his wigwam has given place to architectural cottages, which are fairly hidden in the masses of climbing roses, wisteria and honeysuckle. Myriads of sails and yachts grace the lakes where only a few years since the shadowy canoe of the Seminoles could be seen skimming over the blue waters. THE NEW SOUTH. Now, this new South is burning with busy life, and the pushing, rushing Ameri can spirit shows itself in the commercial, manulacturing and agricultural pursuits. Since all roads once lead to Rome, so all railroads seem to lead to Florida if we may judge from the amount of travel that is being done this season. Every train, vesti bule, express and accommodation, brings its crowds of visitors from different points all over the North. Florida is so thoroughly cosmopolitan that no one need care whether his ancestry belonged to the old Mayflower freight or not. The warm hearts of its people are made up from a thousand hetero geneous elements of a thousand places of the land, and all beat in unison in love and pride for this new country of their adoption. Florida's main pride is her orange groves, and justly so. These are in many instances owned by Northern capitalists. As the real estate agent plays upon the pursestrings of the Yankee, he accompanies the strains of "sleet, ice and bleak winds," with discordant sounds of rheumatism and pneumonia. These, contrasted with the 6oft, favoring airs of invigorating sea breezes and glimmering sunshine with an orange grove as an interlude influence the man of capital, and he is at once a fatal case of "orange fever." Here the tourist of means can find every luxury that a country can give. Hotels are superb; boarding houses comfortable nnd attractive; cultured hospitality and cordial refinement meet him on every side. During the season every public and private house Tropical Plants. in Florida is crowded. The Southern door is always open; the winter one long holiday, and Florida, therefore, the Mecca of the Union where even the tramps, the energetic, peripatetic bird of passage enjoys a chang from wild winter's icy blasts, and the Italian with his hand organ and monkey find " buying midwinter diversion" very profitable". Every true American must feel a pride in the flowery peninsnla. Here is a sanitarium of health giving breezes, a climate that rivals South ern France or Italy, and it is here the stranger meets with that kind attention that he must always sigh for in foreign travels, where American gold is all that insures him with comforts or common place civility. A PLEASANT PLACE. If Florida could offer nothing but climate and oranges, the American people can af ford to support the State for these luxuries. E,V5Si45 Wi nfiif JU PITTSBURG - DISPATCH, Too many Northern people find here a pleasant winter home to warrant the sweep ing assertions that "Florida is a death trap." A few Micawbers infest the State who are patiently waiting for someth ing to turn np, but stock in trade is always seized by the pushing Yankee and the unsuccessful Micawber takes his revenge in scathing sentiments on "hoter sharks" and dwells largely on the land of "sand, moccasins and tin cans." The wishing cap of the fairies couldn't add more to life than this land of sunshine. Every opportunity is offered for pleasure, and the busy wheel of industry is making rapid revolutions. The millions of North ern capital invested in magnificent hotels, substantial business blocks and thousands of acres in orange land, have given such a support to Florida, that even Yellow Jack has not daunted its progression, and profit ing by the lesson learned by Jacksonville during her scourge, with proper quarantines against the islands, Florida need have no more fear of epidemics, than do Alabama and Louisiana through the ports of Mobile and New Orleans. Children, from the bare-footed, wooly topped "piccaninny," to the hern filed, petted darling of the millionaire, dig and bnild in the sand, inhale the pine-laden breezes and gain strength and happiness. The hunts man can find plenty of game throughout all Florida, hut when he wants everlasting glory must seek the wilds of the Everglades, where deer, bear and alligator are easy prey. Here, bird life, too, is varied and interest ing. The vast tribes of duck,cnrlew, heron, etc., never migrate, and it is only now they are beginning to know what the sound of firearms means. In fact, whether one's taste incline to hunting, fishing, boating, dancing, flirting, taxidermy, conchology or archaology. he A Real Estate Agent. wil find a fruitful and profitable field, and throughout the length and breadth ot the Peninsula, the daily luxury of plucking roses, gathering luscious pineapples,oranges and bananas is granted to the foitunate beings who winter in this land beneath the Southern sky. Mignon. WHOSE SCHEME IS IT? Reticent Engineers Ron Lines South of the City For a Railroad. A corps of engineers recently ran a line south of the city, near the line of the Castle Shannon road, and also ran lines for a tun nel through Mt. Washington. Railroad men think it means another railroad for Pittsburg, though the engineers will say nothing as to their purposes or employers. Opinions differ, some regarding it as a Vandcrbilt road to connect with the Pitts burg and Lake Erie, others think it may be an outlet for the Blaine and Elkins Com pany mineral aud other interests in West Virginia, while still others think it may be a scheme for the Baltimore and Ohio to come into the citv that way and thus cut off the heavy Whitehall grade. The Jines have been run four times since last summer. A road to penetrate West Virginia has been talked of for years. A Boronzh or a Ward of Allegheny? Emsworth wants to become a borough, with gas, water, police, sidewalks, paved streets and other metropolitan conveniences, and the citizens will hold a meeting on Tuesday evenihg to discuss the matter. There is a lively difference of opinion on the matter. The opponents of the borough scheme want to be annexed to Allegheny, as was East Liberty to Pittsburg a"nd Man chester to Allegheny. There is likely to be a heated discussion. Canght the Thief. Mr. Ferguson, of Ferguson Bros., Fifth avenue, saw a sneak thief secrete himself behind the counter of the store yesterday. He dragged the fellow out, when he begged to be released, E3ying it was the first time he tried to steal. He was let off. The Wonders of Electricity. Mr. H. W. H., of Pittsburg, suffering from a most distressing attack of pneumo nia and consequent difficulty of breathing, went to Dr. b. L. Johnson, the able elec trical physician of 30 Ninth street, and was entirely cured. He says, "To my surprise and gratification a few electrical treatments cured me, not only of pneumonia, but a bad bronchial difficulty which attended it." KatlonnI Itencfit Association. Perhaps there is no accident insurance company, home or foreign, that is better known throughout the State than the Na tional Benefit Association of Indianapolis. The N. B. A. medal is familiar to the working men. Theprompt payment of all losses has given this association a promi nence which it well deserves. J. T. Cun xrsGHAM, Agent, 51 Lewis Block. We hoped to be able to say something definite this week about our opening, but although everyone has worked with a will, the extensive alterations have taken a little longer than we expected, so we must beg the indulgence of our friends for a short time. We think when you see our new store and stock you will be well repaid for wait ing. FEEifcn, Kendbick & Co., China, Glass and Art Pottery, 516 Sraithfield st. A PLAT with a history, "One of the Finest," in which Stuart Robson made his first stnrring venture, the debut of Nat Goodwin as an actor, the play in which Gus Williams made his first suce'essful starring tour. Cmnrrh Cnrcd. A clergyman, after years of suffering from that loathsome disease, catarrh, vainly trying every known remedy, at last found a recipe which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease sending self-addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, !8 Warren St., New York City, will receive the recipe free of charge. Don't Forset the Sozodont, But use It regularly after every meal. It Im parts a pleasant flavor to the mouth, changes offensive secretions into healthful, invigorates the gums, and cleanses the Interstices of the teeth. Like old Hercules, it purines the Augean stables .which some have in their mouth. wrsu The Pittsburg Beef Company, agents for Swift's Chicago Dressed Beef, sold at wholesale during the week ending January 12, 125 carcasses of beef; average weight, 586 pounds per carcass; average price, 5 77-100 cents per pound. The Queen of Flours Is a new brand, "Rosalia," manufactured by Whitmyre & Co., Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny Valley Railroad. Try it and be convinced that it is a flour of most excellent quality. Dlnrvln'a Milk Bread. Try Marvin's new milk bread, the most wholesome and delicious bread ever made. It is a triumph of bakidg. Get it from your grocer. tussu Bur silverware at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth ave. Lowest prices. wtsu SUNDAY, JANUARY THEY WANT TO MOW. Mrs. Sherwood Answers the Queries of Numerons Correspondents ON FINE POINTS OP ETIQUETTE. loung Widow, With Sunny Hair, is Given Advice on Dress. THE FRENCH LADFSMAID AND HER CAP IWBITTIN FOB THE DHPATCII.3 MONG a number of questions from cor respondents, "Clara" asks: "At what hour should a musicale be given, and can a light evening gown be worn if it is in the afternoon? Would it be better to give it in the evening, when gentlemen could at tend? What refresh ments would be proper at a musicale? Should I request an answer to my invito, tion?" To answer the last first: Yes, of course. An invitation to a musical party, where all should be seated, requires an answer more than any other invitation, excepting a din ner invitation. Also wear a light evening gown. In New York musicales are often given at 2:30, because there is a large musio loving crowd in New York who have plenty of leisnre. In smaller towns it would be well to give them in the evening, but there is no law as to hours; suit your conveni ence. A very light supper is usually given when music is offered. Oysters and salads, punch or champagne and ices. "Tryphonia" asks: "Would it be proper to offer a gentleman the use of a mustache cup, if in eating soup you see he needs it? We have a friend visiting us with a very heavy mustache. Should he feel hurt it I suggested that it would be better to use a mustache cup when he is eating sonp, as it all adheres to his mustache and drips down on his clothes?" No, it would not be proper for you to offer the gentleman any relief in these em barrassing circumstances. Never notice people's personal habits or let them see that you do. "Miss Softy" writes: "Having had occa sion to engage a new maid, a French woman, I find she objects to cap and apron, though from different reasons from those given by the Irish. Shall I insist on her wearing them? Do the best families insist on this peculiarity of domestic livery?" lour French maid, at home, would never dare to appear without cap and apron, is feeling the effects of the republican Sho ican insti tutions. Yes, the neatest housewives and ladies in sist on the white cap and apron, and it is very much neater than any other dress. WEDDCfG INVITATIONS. "Rosa" asks the never ceasing question, "Should an invitation to a church wedding be acknowledged if you can attend it, and if so. how shall the acknowledgment be made?" It requires no answer. You go if you please, or stay away. Call at the house af terward. "Miss January" askj: "How shall I address a note to Mrs. Fuller, the wile of tho Chief Justice? Shall I say 'Hon. Mrs. Judge Fuller,' 'Mrs. Chief Jus tice Fuller,' or 'Mrs. Fuller?" " Simply Mrs. Fuller. Address vour note, "The Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller." The wife does not take the husband's title in this country. "Young Widow" asks: "In leaving off mourning at the age of 4.0 how ought I to dress? I am very young looking, with a bright complexion and sunny hair. I fancy I ought to dress in plain colors, but I do not wish my quiet tastes, increased by years of mourning, to carry me too far. My consciousness of youth's departure is mak ing me, my friends say, too grave. I have never cared for or studiod the art of costume much." "Young Widow" should go to Worth, who always asks a lady's moral qualities when he dresses her, and says he wishes to know if a widow mourns her husband with "feel ing and magnificence," or with "feeling and economical dispositions." With the bright complexion and sunny hair we should recommend the young widow to wear grav. "John Campbell" aks: "What is a Chippendale chair? What is a Vernis Martin table? What is a Sheraton desk? and what is a pocket bonbonniere?" The latter is a little silver box, with sugared rose leaves and sugared violets, that ladies carry to the opera. The Sheraton desk and Chippendale chair bear the names ol their makers, and can beseenataypher s. The Vernis Martin refers to avery fine kind of varnish, invented by a coachmaker in Paris in 1630 named Martin. It is now ap plied to verv elegant tables. "Mrs. Schreifi " asks: "How shall I in troduce into society a young man who has no mother or sisters, just home from college. I have no acquaintances in New York and he has none, yet he belongs to the best fam ily iu the town where he lives." AlasI We cannot answer this question. "Leonora" asks: "When persons are in the" habit of exchanging visits and social courtesies is it the custom to invite to a lunch or dinner the guest who is staying in the house and not the voung lady herself?" Yes, it fs decidedly the custom to ask the person wanted to dinner orlunch. It would be impolite to leave the young lady hostess out of a large party. The matter of invita tions is a troublesome one. No one, how ever, should ever ask a hostess to do other wise than she chooses. She may have a thousand reasons which she cannot explain why she should not do these things. A per son may be a charming girl, an acquisition to any entertainment, but there may be reasons why she cannot be asked. WEDDING GIFTS. "Good Feeling" asks: "Is it correct or inconect to leave the card of the sender of wedding gifts at the house, or should it be attached to the gift?" Alwavs attached to the gift. "Mary Templeton" asks: "Shall lac knowledge the receipt of a gentleman's card, received at New Year's, by sending mine back?" No. A lady does not send her card to a gentleman. She accepts the attention silently. "Kilpatrick" asks: "If a lady wishes to make a present to a person rather below her in station should she send her card, with her initials, or should she put her full name?" She should put her full name, as the card with her initials would look rather dubious. It would not be respectful to the person honored with the gift, and might be misin terpreted on her side, while honesty, candor and good feeling are seldom misinter preted. "C. L. M." asks: "What is a good name for the gentleman to whom one is engaged? Shall I say 'my intended?' That sounds stiff. Shall I say 'the gentleman I am en- faged to?' That is very long. What is the est form? and is there not a better phrase than 'keeping company' or 'courting? " Our language is very poor in these equiva lents. In France a gentleman who aspires to a lady's band is called "a pietendant," but we have no exact name for the "bean." As for courting, it is a good, old-fashioned, pretty word, much better than "keeping company." "Winifred Johnson" asks: "Is it proper to marry within the year of mourning? If so, what does the bride wear? Should she give a reception? If so, do the guests come in black? Does her mother wear black?" It is the custom to wait a year, but if 13, 1889. there are reasons why a wedding should take place before, the bride wears a white dress to be married in and can resume her mourning after. At the wedding receptions in England the bride's mother would wear red and resume her mourning the next day. No one should, however, go to a wedding in a heavy veil; the thing is incongruous. Mourning can be laid aside for the day and a reception be given, if the bride choose, but a wedding given by a family whose loss is recent does not geneially include a recep tion. "K. G." asks: "Is coffee served during dinner with cream and sugar?" Never. Black coffee is served after din ner. "Amy" asks: "How soon must I answer letters of condolence? I have about 100, and I do not feel like answering them." The afflt"ted should never be expected to answer letters. They should be allowed to 'wait until they feel like writing. They should receive all the words of earnest sym pathy which kind hearts could pour out, but nothing should be demanded ot them. BIO BOUQUETS. "Debutante" writes: "Are big bouquets in fashion, and how do you carry such?" Monstrous and inconvenient bouquets are in fashion. They are the scalps which the modern belle or brave wears at her belt, to tell of her conquest too often. They also tell of a ruined and fallen foe. Several young ladies have adopted the plan of attaching their bouquets by long ribbons and hang ing them on the arm. "Margaret Sidney" asks: "Are brocade silk napkins, edged with lace, proper, and where can one buy them?" We should prefer linen, which can be washed. The use of linen for dinner tables is one of the oldest of fashions, and one of the most universal. The early Italian ta bles were served with such beautiful drawn work napkins that we cannot reach them to-day. QueeiijElizabeth's napkins were of linen, edged with lace, made in Flanders, and were an important item of expense in her daybook. Fringed, embroidered and colored napkins made of silk are used by Chinese and Japanese magnates. These ar ticles are, however, washable or are cleansed by detergents not known to us. But brocade cannot be washed, so we should think a brocade napkin would be very inappropriate. "Mamie" writes: "I have just moved into a very grand house with two footmen, and I do not know what to tell them to do." When the footmen are in attendance, the head footman answers the bell, waits on his mistress when she drives out, carries notes, assists the butler, lays the table and clears it, washes china, glass and silver. The un der footman makes the fires, cleans boots. trims and cleans lamps, opens the shutters and the front door, sweeps down the steps and does the rougher part of the work before the family are up. Both should be without mustache, clean shaven and clad in neat livery. The linen should always be im maculate when the footman appears to wait on the family. The same lady asks: "When should the servants leave the room at dinner? " The servants retire after handing the desert, and a few minntes's free conversa tion is allowed. Then te lady of the house gives the signal for rising. The gentlemen no longer remain long in the dining-room, but join the ladies for coffee immediately after. The two footmen can, during the dinner, make the round of the table in pairs, handing condiments, sauces, vege tables and other things, as the butler orders them. M. E. W. Sherwood. ANOTHER YI0LEXT DEATH. & P., T. Si C. Englno Crushes Out a Mill Hand's Lifo on tho Sonthslde. John Allport, employed at the American Iron Works, caught hs foot in a frog in one of the tracks of the P., V. & C. road, at South Twenty-seventh street, yesterday morning and was struck by an engine and instantly killed. The remains were taken to Semmelrock's undertaking establish ment and the Coroner notified. The de ceased leaves a wife and seven children. LATE NEWS IN BRIEF. Stephen Russell and his son, while fishing through the lee at Sandy creek, near Oswego, N. Y., Friday, wero drowned. Knight. Loomis & Co., publishers of Sun day school books. New York City, made an assignment vesterday to John L. Jewett, with out preferences. Tho molding mill of Jacob Bassett, at Ho. 63 Middleton street. Brooklyn, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The loss will be about $50,000; largely insured. A memorial to Congress, praying for the opening of the Sioux reservation, has passed both Houses of the Dakota Legislature, and will be forwarded to Congress. The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday afternoon accepted the following bonds: iiit, registered. $00,WM, at 108K; 4Js"'". coupons. 88,0u0, at 108; 4 per cent registered, $10,000, at 127. As Mr. Walker Blaine was alighting from a cab at tho Hotel Normandie, Washington, Friday night, he fell and broke both bones of his right leg about three inches above the ankle. Brs. Lincoln andMagruderwere imme diately called and set the leg and put it in a plaster case. The bunko men giving names! of Henry Rice and Charles Watson, arrested n Detroit December 8, for attempting to work the bunko game there, have been identified throngh pho tographs by Farmer Williams, of Taunton, Mass., as being two of the gang who recently fleeced him out of So,0C0. Attorney Walker, on behalf of Police Cap tain Schaack, appeared before Jndge Shepard VPSierilavnil flftkprl fnr A. rnniae fnr thA 9rr..t of J. J. west, publisher of the Chicago Times. Judge Shepard declined to issue tbe capias. This action on the part of Schaack grows out of the fight which tho Times is making against him and Inspector Bonneld. General Manager Towne, of the Southern Parlfic Company, stated last evening that the difficulty between the Brotherhood of Locomo tive Engineers and Master Mechanic Ryan, of the Southern Paciflc road, had been adjusted after a conference with Chief Arthur and his committee, and on terms satisfactory to the company and the engineers . While engaged in arresting a disturber of tho peace at Kirkland, 111., yesterday, the vil lage marshal was set upon by a gang of roughs. The marshal drew his revolver and fired threo shots, each one taking effect. One man was shot through the lungs, receiving a probably fatal wound; another was shot in the thigh, while the third was wounded in the forehead. Herman Schleibaun, aged 14, of Baltimore, Friday found a railroad signal torpedo, and in his eagerness to hear a report took the torpedo into the cellar, and placing it upon a chopping block, struck it with a short-handled ax. A terrific explosion followed an'd the bov fell dead to tbe ground. The metal caso of tho torpedo had struck the bov in the throat, com pletely severing the windp"ipe. An exodns of negroes from Lawrence county, Ala., is reported. Last July Calvin Moody, a negro murderer, was lynched by col ored men. The negroes now assert that tbey havo seen a ghost at the house where the Moody family formerly lived. Those who took part in the lynching have left the place, and the correspondent writes that if tho exodus continues Lawrence coujty will coon be with out a colored citizen. Tho body of tho Rev. W. L. Parker, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, of Oswego, N. Y.. who mysteriously disappeared November 30 (St. Andrew's day) immediately after holding services at his church, was found on the Uke shore near Osweco yesterday morning. The violent gale of Wednesday brought the body to the snriace. It is now certain that the un fortunate man, who constantly gave to the needy more than ho could afford, committed suicide to escape his creditors. ' A Desirable Disease. t Superintendent Make a good police man? Father Yes, sir; you see he's a somnam bulist could walk his beat while asleep, you know. Puck. AST A.D ARTISTS. An Effort to Popularize Wnter Colors Scraps Flekrd Up In the Sindlos. A determined effort is being made to bring water color drawing into public favor, with what degree of snecess yet remains to be seep. There can be no question that painting in water colors Is a noble art, and in Its most per fect technique it Is high art, and those who direct their efforts toward bringing it up to its Frooer standard and maintaining It in its rlght ul position among the graphic processes ars deserrtnc of their due meed of praise. But there are many individuals of less than medi ocre talent who have seized upon the growing favor for water color as a means of bringing themselves and their meaningless productions into notice. These people are fond of calllns themselves "impressionists," though painter ot average ability, even of that somewhat flighty and rapidly decaying school, woulc hesi tate to admit their fellowship. The tneory upon which they appear to proceed would seem to be that drawing Is not in any way essential to a picture, and that the only rule as to color is to give us plenty of it and of tbe crudest and harshest kind. Then, also, in their con versation, if they refer to their own work they talk wildly aud vaguely about poetryand feeling, and the general.zation of detail. A man may posses a soul filled with poetry and feeling, but unless lie elves ex pression to It in some intelligible manner no one will ever find it out. He need not be ver bose, but ho mut be explicit. Generalizing, too, is all very well in its way, but except in certain particulars we might as well undertake to generalize a portrait as a landscape, and the only excuse for dolntr either is the lack ot time or ability to work out the details. We may tell a story without stating every fact nearly or remotely connected with it, and we may paint a portrait without showing all the minutest de tails of tbe face, so in painting landscape we may leave out what we please, bnt what ever we elect to show must be done with truth and fidelity to nature. To cover a sheet of paper with patches of color laid on without regard to drawing and in a purposeless and haphazard manner may bo an "impression," but it is not an expression; at least, not such as any one can understand, and it would convey a more cor rect idea of its character and not be treating it unfairly to call ft a "splatterdasn." Anotner favorite term which tho authors of such pro ductions are in the habit of applying to their style of work is "boldness." There is a vast difference between the boldness of knowledge and that of ignorance, but those who possess only tbe latter often confound the two. Tbe freedom which comes of skill acquired by long practice is one thing, and that which is due to a disregard for nature's truths is quite another, and if artists seeking fame and fortnne do not recognize tbe distinction, it remains for a dis criminating pubhc to do so for them. ' Perhaps few of those who possess pictures fully appreciate the effectvhich the frames and tbe surrounding objects, particularly tbe coloring and decorating of the walls, has upon them. The first thing to be done with a good picture is to have it suitably framed, which does not necessarily mean that it should be expensively framed; m fact, it is quite possiblo to have the frame overpower the picture, in which case it rather detracts from it than otherwise. Frames should harmonize in tona with the pictures they inclose, and should be jnst sufficiently massive to separate it com pletely from the wall upon which it hangs, and when this object is once attained any addi tional elaborateness or ornament is usually entirely superfluous. But the best and most tastefully framed picture will lose materially in appearance by being placed upon a gorge ously decorated wall, and tbe wall itself will suffer by having pictures upon it Letsitner one object or the other prevail. If the wall is to be a thing of beauty and a delight to tha eye, let it be so, and dispense with the pictures: bnt if the latter are to be the chief attraction, keep the wall of a sober tint, or decorated with some unobtrusive pattern, which will not divert tho attention when the eye rests upon the pictures. Studio Scraps. It has finally been decided by the Secretary of the Treasury that pictures sent from this country to the Paris Exposition may be re turned free of duty. The French people take a considerable interest in this matter, as a freat number of characteristic paintings by renuh artists are held in this country. A special effort is also being made by the Ameri cans having the direction of this portion of the work to render the exhibition worthy of the occasion. The present extensive use of delicate brass work in combination with fine glass ware in artistic shapes and designs is the natural out come of tbe great use to which brass has been put iu the form of stands and bases for art pottery. Graceful and delicately modeled vases, with feet of finely worked brass, costly and beautiful designs of the same materials for lamps, and glass in fantastic forms and va rious colors in connection with brass chande Hers may be seen in many of our most hand somely furnished homes. Pittsburg has a great many amateur artists, some of whom allow their work to be seen oc casionally, while others must be sought out by any of their friends who are Interested in their productions in the lino of art. Among the latter class is Mr. Willlim H. Gang, whose sterner duties as Deputy Warden of the jail do dot prevent him indulging in a love of the beautiful in natnre. Mr Gang is possessed both of a large share of artistic teeling and the ability to express it, many of his sketches being ot sucn a character as wouiu compare lavora blywith some of the prof essional work which is exhibited for sale. Mr. D. B. Walklet has placed a plcturo fn Mayer's window which is so different from what is usually seen here that one may be par doned if at first glance he should suppose it to. be a foreign work. The handling of this pic ture is in a strong and vigorous style of execu tion, such as is greatly favored by certain painters, and this fact materially assists the im pression which the subject itself gives to the baholder, of having como from abroad. The picture represents a scene of home life in Ger many, showing the exterior of a farm house. A number of figures are introduced idly watch ing some pigeons feeding, and their very idle ness giving tbe scene an air of quietness and repose. This work is well handled and is good in color and composition. Labge as is the new south wing of tho Met ropolitan Museum of Art in New York it has not proved sufficient to meet the demand for space, and the erection of a similar addition on the north side is now contemplated. When it Is remembered that the addition completed this year Is larger than the old building, and both together do not supply the requisite space, some idea of the interest taken in art matters in and about New York will he ob tained. Tbe south front is 'SO feet wide and the central entrance hall is 40 feet wide and 120 feet long. On either side of tbe central hall are others 86x53 and they in turn open upon smaller ones 55x28 feet. When the proposed extension to this building is completed it will form a noble repository for art works. BREMEN'S HOT SHOT. County Democrats Choose Members for the State Committee. The Democratic County Committee met yesterday in the Common Council Chamber, and elected four members to represent the county on the State Committee, as follows: Patrick Foley, Forty-fifth Senatorial dis trict; John Huckenstein, Forty-second dis trict; John F. Ennis. Forty-third, and J. W. Jiles, Forty-fourth. Mr. Jiles is an "out," and was opposed by J. A. Golden, an "in.'" The others had no opposition. Chairman Brennen retired, and Mr. Watson, the new Chairman, assumed the reins. Mr. Brennen made a warm attack on the methods pursued by Quay and Dud ley in conducting the late campaign. He was thankful that his party was not guilty of bribery and shameless corruption. He called on tbe people and all good Demo crats to unite against tricksters and poli ticians of the Quay school. ALLEGED CLEYER STEALLN'G. A Westinghouse Employo Is t'liarsed With Gobbling Brass Scraps. At a hearing yesterday morning before Magistrate Gripp, James Dnskin gave bail for court on a charge preferred by Charles E. Pease, General Superintendent of the Westinghouse Electric Company's works. It is alleged that Durkin has been carrying on a systematic stealing of brass and copper in bulk for some months by taking 13 or 15 pounds of brass scrap or copper ingots daily, carrying them away in his dinner bucket. The amount of the pilferings was not stated, bnt it is thought to be large. Detective Al len, of the Gilkinson Agency, made the, ar rest after a month's hard work. It is said that Duskin has confessed, and that two or three others, are implicated. Simon Blaun and his sons, Henry and Louis, were arrested and held in bail for conrt on a charge of receiving stolen goods. At Harris' this week will be seen that old favorite, "One of theJFinest," in a newdress ing, new scenery, immense tank, represent ing the North river, and a number of new specialties, etc 15 THE FIKES1DE SPHIEL A CollecHon of Enlpatical Ms for Horns CracMii. Address communications for this department to K R. CHADBOtJBjr.ietrfjtoTi, Maine. 436' THE TKEE PUZZLE. What's a tree that's a fish? the tree that crawls? The tree that is painted redf Tbe condiment tree? the pungent tree? The tree where the fire is dead? What's the tree that fastens? the tree with & lid? The tree that can furnish a drink? Tbe smoothest tree? the straightest tree? The tree near the ocean's brink? What's the tree that barks? Tho tree that mourns? The tree for winter preferred? The scented tree, tha pudding tree? Tbe tree cut in slices and served? What's the tree that's double? The one used la cement? . The tree that is always sweet? The insect tree? The oldest tree? The tree for weary feet? What's the tree that will float? The one that gives ease? Tbe tree the schoolboys dread? The bristling tree? The level tree? The tree with a sheltered headt What is tbe tree that is trim? tha tree that exudes? The tree that can furnish the clothes? The sorrowful tree? the healing tree? The tallest tree that grows? What is the tree that bleats? the tree that' cat? The tree each grocer can boast? The metal tree? the scouring tree? me treo mat's nearest tbe westz The tree that's a flower?Thetree that's afrultt The tree that can furnish me shoes ? The fisherman's tree? tho traitor tree? The tree fond lovers would choose? The furniture tree? the stalwart tree? The tree that's part of the hand? The tree with an eye? the one that gives oil, ' And grows in the Holy Land? M. VXSTAI Newport, Kt. 430 AMPUTATIONS. My whole appears in many a twist, And graceful vines my aid enlist; Beheaded, yet I sparkle bright. And tempt both sage and saint from rights Curtail my whole, my charms you double, And I thank you for the trouble; If 1 should lose my head again. Still a victory I'd attain. Once more, and I'm almost out of reach, For I'm simply now a part of speech; Curtailed, at last, in solitude 1 stand; Mysterious ego, what art thou? I demand. J. 440 A LAEGE FAMILY. I am very fond of figures, and would like someone to help me out with this cattls problem: A farmer boughta cow, aud at tha end of the first year it had a calf, and every year following, and each calf at the end of three years had a calf, and every year after. Find how many cows and calves had tha farmer at the end of 20 years, if none had died or been sold. H. O. Leaey, Pittsburg, 441 ENIGMA. Both large and small in me yon trace; I mean a grove or tomb; The first might show a lovely place, The latter endless gloom. I mean to carve or cut, and. too. To clean a ship by burning. In me a term in music view: A place whence no returning. I am not light or gay. but deep. I'm sediment of melted tallow. And, now. if I my secret keep. It seems to me you're very shallow. O'Cosojiowoc, wis. FAxitm 442 CHARADE. When Henry H. progress made Through Germany, and courtiers paid Him all attention, hatching pleasures For his delight, and brought him treasures: There was a Count not fixe to be As flush in liberality. Count Abensberg, with modest air. Did as a FRntAi, rich and rare. Bring in bis children, thirty-two. And said: "My Lord, I bring to you The choicest gift, I have that's whom; They're thine, good sovereign, heart and soul. DAJTVILI.E, VA. ALSDA. 443 STAB. 1. A letter. 2. An inseparable prefix. 3. Learned. 4. Corrupted. 6. An epio poem by Homer. 6. Harnessed together (obs). 7. Fastened the tops of by means of eddcr. 8. A prefix. 9. A letter. Pixtsbueo. A. B. Or. 444 KIDDLES. I. A father and a saint standing together Look agam they are gone forever. II. In the midst of tho Royal Nary A mighty, rushing rirer flows: All at once the sceno is changed To a bird that everybody knows, m. I am standing in tho sun. Making land where you can run. ASTIBVS LAWBESTTOI. Websteb, Dae. 443 tbanspositkkt. The sounds ought not to coma "Is actuai. riot," but be clear; The whole should bo distinct and plain. Quits easy, then, to bear. Nelson, Iij Nslsojuait. ASSWEES. 432. The Prince passed through tha chambers designated by the following four lettered words, and he "formed the five-letter pass-words: Past, paste; face, facet; sing, singe; thou, tough; dress, duress; quib, squib; ring, bring; land. gland; ream, dream; coma, comma; rich, chair; coke, choke; epic, piece; logs, clogs; fear, fares; band, brand; pair, rapid; bask, barks; acre, creak. 433. Bass-i-net, 434. C C CAR GAR C ARES B E3IOL CAROTID GENITOR CAROL1 TI CAM ISADOS RETIPEDOR O TA TED S ITE SO RE LODES D I DONATOBOD C ORA CITES BARETI REDAB LIBELOTE SITED BIPOLARED IOITAL CABOTAOESAT IRIZED RELATED BE TIDED LAGER DAZED RED LED S D 435. Drug-get. 436 BERATE ELEVEN REVERT A V E R 8 E T E R 8 E R ENTERS 437. Centennial State. Birds of a Feather. d Deacon Edgeway (to strange coon In tha ' village) 'Xcuse me, sah. P'raps yo'd laik ter look in on our chu'eh fair whad's gwine on in d synnygog? Mr. Kidds (of New York) Luff To'han'i off n me! Isteers bunco myself wheal's ter home. Judge. c t I X i ? 1 t H r-":5.j-- .,