-if.- Sv THB'rPITTSBtmTJ DISPATCH, SUNDAY;" TEBHUAE-T '9,-180." "X NOT ENTIKELT NEW. Precedent for Speaker Eeed's Posi tion Found in Pennsylvania, A LITTLE OYER A CESTUET AGO. Superintendent Luckey Calls Attention to a Similar Case. SOilE OTHER TALKS OP IXTEEEST "The position which Speaker Beed has taken in governing the House is nothing re markable," said Superintendent Luckey yesterday. "Why, if I understand the question at issue, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania estab lished a precedent for such proceed ings in 1767, at the time when the constitution was presented to the State for adoption. I was reading an account the other day of what the Pennsyl vania Speaker did, in McMasters' History of the American People, and was rather surprised to learn that Speaker Eeed is do ing nothing anomalous, but merely repeat ing history." Acting on the suggestion of Superinten dent Luckey, and through the kindness of iliss Macrum, of the Mercantile Library, a copy of McMasters' History was examined, ana the narrative of the exciting event read. A2T ANCIEXT PRECEDENT. Congress had prepared the constitution, and submitted it to ihe people. The Penn sylvania Legislature was in session at Phil Edelphia, and Clymer, of that city, moved that a convention of the people be called in a short time to adopt it. The minority in tbe House protested about the shortness of the notice, etc, as they wished to appeal to the people and make ihe constitution an issue in the next campogn. "When the question was put preat excitement prevailed. What follows can best be told in thecraphic language of Mr. McMasters, which reads thus: "The voices of the minority were drowned by cries of "question," and when the Speafr put it, of the 62 members present 43 voted or and 19 against it. The House then adjourned until 4 in the afternoon. "The rage of the 19 flamed high. It was imtios-ible for them to find words where with to express their indignation. They met hastily, declared that it they could not defeat the attempt to call a convention by their votes they could by their absence, rave a solemn pledge not to return to tbe House, and kept it. WOULD NOT COME IN. "When 4 o'clock came but 45, two more than those wbo had voted for tbe conven tion, were present This number was less than a quorum, and till a quorum was as sembled no business could be done. After waiting for awhile and no other members coming in, the Speaker commanded the Sergeant at Arms to go out and summon the absent ones. He went, was a long while gone, and when he came back was ques tioned at the bar. He had, he said, gone to tbe house of one Boyd, had there fonnd 'WbitehilI,Smilie,Antisandsomeother noted anti-Federalists, bad summoned them in the name of the House, and received in re ply an answer that they would not obey. Nothing was then left to do but adjourn the Honse till Saturday. "Meanwhile news of what had happened and the action of the 14 seceding members had spread through the town. All that evening and until late at night,crowds filled the taverns and coffee houses.or stood on the street corners, angrily discussing the situa tion and lorming plans lor the morrow. The nnti-Federalists were triumphant and de fiant. The Federalists were much disheart ened, some were for concession-. But a few, more zealous tnan the rest, determined that a quorum should be formed, come what might. If two ol the dissenters could not be persuaded to go they should be made to go. The two chosen for this treatment were James McCalmont, who sat for Franklin, and Jacob Miley, who repre sented Dauphin. Karly on the morning of Saturday a great crowd gathered according ly about their lodgings, broke open the doors, laid hold upon them and dragged them, cursing and struggling, through the streets to the State House. There they were forced into their places and held down in their seats, with clothes disordered and torn and faces white with rage. "When the roll was called 47 members an swered to their names. This made a quorum and the House, so formed, went on with the business of the day." IX MILITARY CIRCLES. Major Greenland Thinks Ihe National Ap propriations Will be Increased. General Wiley, of Franklin, and Major Greenland, of Clarion, were at the Seventh Avenne a short time yesterday. Both gen tlemen were on their way home from the military congress which was held in Wash ington. In speaking of what had been done, Major Greenland said: "I think the bill framed by the congress to have the national appropriations increased to $1,000,000 will pass tbe House. The "Western and Southern States are poor, and they can't afford to maintain a State soldiery. They have im pressed their Congressmen with the importance of the bill, and tbe majority of them are favorably inclined. I talked with many of tbe Pennsylvania representatives, and the showing ot the State guard at Washington and New York so impressed them that they won't oppose the measure. I tell you the boys I met from the South and Xew England are capital fellows, and I was very much pleased with them. "While in Washington General Hastings held a consultation with General Schofield, and the latter agreed to have all depart ments of the United States Army repre sented at the ML Gretna encampment next summer. The Colemans are clearing 200 more acres of ground, so that we will have plenty of room in which to make a grand display. Since the Gov ernment has adopted the new breech-loading cannon, the old guns will be turned over to the States for distribution among the artil lery. If this is done, the boys will have a good set of pieces. "Well, now, as to Haitranft's successor, I can't say who will be appointed. I met Colonel North, Hartranlt's old Adjutant General, the other day, and he told me he hadn't heard anything. It would be funny if a Democratic Governor should be elected. Beaver would be le t then, it it is true, as reported, that he aspires to the position.'5 PLESTI AKD PEES1STEST. The Frrsent Winter Prodnctlve of the Tongbrst of Tough Trnmps. J.J. Aland, the tailor, says the bad weather of the past week or two has not only been productive of poor business, but an un usual number of tramps are inquiring for assistance. He adds that they are the most persistent lot he has ever seen, and will not leave until they are given something or kicked out. .Regarding his own particular business, Mr. Aland asserts that the present has been a Tery bad season for articles such as over coals, etc One day such as" yesterday in tbe fall would have been worth a hundred sow. AEW BLOOD FOE TUB G. A. E. Old Soldiers Who Believe That the Sons of Veteran Should be Annexed. Colonel Brady, a well known gentleman connected with the Grand Army of the Be public, said to a reporter: "It is not true, as has been stated in several publications, that the leeling in the Grand Army is practically unanimous in opposition to a coalescing with the Sons of Veterans. The fact is that there has been a great deal of talk among ihe old soldiers in favor of such a scheme. Many of them feel that something is neces sary to bring new blood into the organiza tion, that its membership oughtto be per petuated for the sake of carrying on its principles. We feel that the members of our order represent the conservative patriot ism of this country, and they entertain political ideas which we cannot afford to let die. For that reason we believe that the Sons of Veterans ought to be taken in." These views were generally indorsed by Mr. W. F. Speer, a member of the Grand Army, who was standing by and heard the remarks of Colonel Bradv. ANTI-CKUELTY SOCIETT. Its Work Daring the Past Ycai Orer Six Hundred Complaints Inventtgaied De termination to Extend the Work During the Coming Tear. The Anti-Cruelty Society held its annual meeting in the office of Prothonotary Brad ley on "Friday afternoon. All the members were present, and the meeting was organized with Sheriff A. 3. McCandlessinthe chair. Secretary Dorente presented the following report of the work of the society: Number of complaints of cruelty to chil dren 90 Prosecutions 127 Fined 36 Fines remitted 3 Bent to workhouse 24 Sent to jail.. ................. ...... Sent to penitentiary 3 Discharged on payment of cost and prom- ise to reform 39 Prosecutions withheld on signing tbe pledge.. ...... .................... .......... warningsgiren 23a No cause of complaint.. 20 Discharged 11 Number of children involved. 1,076 Sent to Alorganza. 12 Sent to temporary borne 5 Sent to Home of Friendle-s 11 Sent to St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum 2 Sent to Colored Orphan Asylum 3 Placed with relatives 102 Placed in care of father 87 Placed in care of mother 2S5 Placed in homes 28 Adopted out.. .............. 7 Placed in Newsboys' Home o Sent to Chicago 1 do Wheeling 1 do Philadelphia 1 do Hanover, O.. 1 do Johnstown....... ...... ....... 1 Placed in homes for babies 4 Placed in Poor Farm 1 Allowed to remain with parents 490 Given back to parents 28 Placed in Home of Good (shepherd 1 Number of complaints about aged people.. 46 Compelled support by children 43 Failed 3 Number ot complaints of cruelty to animals 31 Warnings given 31 There were also 53 complaints of wives being ill treated by their husbands,in whieh advice was given, and, where necessary, connsel was secured, when the complainant was too poor, and suit entered. John Bradley, the treasurer, reported that he had a balance of $1 68 at the time of the last report; he had received from all sources since $1,370 28. The expenditures were 5975 for Superintendent's salary; and $414 26 for clerk hire, traveling, rent, fuel, etc. This leaves a deficit of 58 78. The records nere examined by the mem bers present, who expressed themselves as being satisfied with Superintendent Dean's efficiency, and his methods. The secretary was remembered in a substantial manner. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: President, J. H. Eeed; Vice President, John N. Hazlett; Treasurer, I ionn iirauiey; secretary, as. st. xorcuic. Managers, J H'Beed, J. N. Hazlett, John Bradley. J. O. Brown. Florence C. Miller, A. J3. McCandless, S. P. Connor, D. H. Gilkinson and G. O. Morgan. Each member of the society pledged him self to pay $150 during 1890 to extend the work ol the society. After the society ad journed the board met, re-elected Superin tendent Dean and reappointed Miss Carrie Thomas as clerk. A WOMAN'S SAD STOKT. The Victim of a Faithless Lover and an Irate Father Sent to the City Home. Magdalena Marteg, a native of Barental, Alsace-Loraine, was sent to the City Farm yesterday, and Chief Elliott was very ener getic in the expression of his opinion of the subject From Magdalena's story it seems that she loved a faithless swain in her na tive town, and, when he deserted her, her enraged lather (she thinks stimulated by the pretended lover) shipped ber to the United States on the French steamer La Augustine. Arriving at New York October 19, she came directly to this city and became a do mestic in a Southside family until unable to bold her position longer, when she applied to be sent to the Home. Were it not that the act under the surrounding circumstances would be inhuman, the department would send the girl back to her parents. BUSHING TBE BUILDING. Excellent Progress Being Made Toward the Completion of the Poitofflco. It appears to be probable that Inspector J. M. Pattison will remain in this city until July 1, at least. He will stay until that time or until he receives orders from Wash ington to go elsewhere. He expresses the opinion that the work of laying the stone can be finished by April 1. The Pennsyl vania Construction Company will begin the work on the roof to-morrow, and expects to finish by the middle of March. Work on the towers has been commenced. A second engine, intended to use in running the yard derricks, is now being put into the base ment. Friday night Mr. Pattison sent to Wash ington three bids or the construction of the addition to the old postoffice. It is likely that work will begin within two days and will be finished within a fortnight. A LEAP FROM A BRIDGE. James Brlckley Attempts Snicide While Crazed by Illness. A sensational attempt at suicide was made at the Union bridge yesterday morn ing. James BrickIey,who has been suffering for some weeks with a severe attack of la grippe, jumped from the bridge into the river, falling a distance of about 40 feet. A wild scene of confusion ensued, as the father and sister of the man: and abont 12 or 15 other persons were running to and fro like mad people and shonting for help. When Brickley touched tbe ice-cold water he seemed to change his mind on the matter ol leaving this world, and instead of allowing himself to sink, commenced strik ing out lustily for life. He was picked up by tbe steamer Princess and taken ashore. He was removed to his home and" put to bed again. . Married In New Jersey. Harry H. Bose, a brassmolder, living at No. 289 Lacock street, and Miss Stella Lad der, of No. 290 Lacock street, Allegheny, have eloped and were married yesterday in Camden, N. J. The young lady is a steno grapher and typewriter employed in the Westinghonse building, on Ninth street. Her father is a tailor, and opposed tbe mar riage. -, A Brnddock Hotel Fire. The Braddock Volunteer Fire Company was called ont yesterday morning to extin guish a fire in the third floor of the Frantz Hotel. When the guests discovered the fire the rooms were lull of smoke, and a goodly portion of tbe effects were destroyed. TJrliug. Call and see-our window display. TJrlino & Son, Cash Merchant Tailors, Lewis block. No. 47 Sixth ave. nsu StyISH suitings and trouserings at Pit' cairn's-, 434 Wood st. - ' THE OPENING PLANS. The Carnegie Library Free to People on Tuesday and Wednesday. BOW THE EXITS ARE ARRANGED. Masses of Beautiful Flowers and Pleasant Organ Recitals. A $300,000 COLLECTION OP PICTURES While there exists a tacit understanding as to the events of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in connection with the opening of Carnegie Free Library, it is deemed best to point ont some of -the regulations which are to govern the public. Not that there are any iron-clad rules with fearful punish ment for their infraction, but there are many things which the public can refrain from doing, if there is some intelligent idea given through the newspapers. ( One of those who has a connection with the opening of the hall, intercepted a repre sentative of The Dispatch yesterday, and requested that enough space be given to the matter to enable the public to understand the arrangements as at present made, with a view to the doing away with surmises or confused ideas as to the part the public is desired to play in the opening of Mr. Car negie's magnificent place. Some ot the more important matters to which attention is requested are as follows: The admission on Tuesday from 1 o'clock P. M. to 10 o'clock P. M., and on Wednesday between the same honrs, is as free as water. There are no tickets of admission of any nature whatever, and the public is abso lutely unrestricted as to time of going or length ol stay. The two organ recitals each day begin in the afternoon at 2:15 o'clock and in the evening at 8:15 o'clock. There will be no reserved seats in the ball, and those who wish to be sure of occupying one of the 1,110 seats will do well to go early. OPEN ON TWO DAYS. On Tnesdav and Wednesdav the whole building from garret to basement can be seen without limitation as above described. Ingress will be effected at the Ohio street hall entrance or that of the library facing on Federal street Egress will be via the same. The door between Carnegie Hall and the library will be open these two days. As a general thing it will be closed ; but, as has been said, on the two days tbe public will go everywhere. The stage door is on all of the occasions absolutely reserved lor participants in the programme and their escorts. It is reached from Diamond street, in the rear of tbe hall. The Art Loan Exhibition, than which no parallel artistic event has occurred in Pitts burg for vears, will be accessible to every body during Tuesday and Wednesday, between: the hours of 1 p. M. and 10 P. 21. But don't carry either eane or umbrella into the domain of art. It you do it will have to be like the prayer meeting in a mining camp; you must leave your weapons at the door. Even fans are interdicted. The reason for this is easily apparent. The pictures in that art gallery are worth 5300,000, and belong entirely to private persons. They have been loaned to be looked at and not felt or poked. THE PIC TUBES VALUABLE. A stray C3ne or umbrella pushed by acci dent into a Baugerlau or a Corot would ruin tbe occasion as well as the picture. There are a number of pictures painted on high finish wood or porcelain. Tbe paint is brittle, and would break, even if a Ian were laid upon the sur.ace. Hence these reasonable precautions and the earnest desire of the Art Committee to have no accident to bor rowed property occnr during tbe existence of the exhibition. " "" The floors, furniture and tables are spot less and stainless. There will be a great crowd, and it is hoped that great care will be exercised in moving around. It is there fore urged that every consideration be paid to requests that the building and its ap pointments will not be marred. The presence of children on tbe opening days, Tuesday and Wednesday, might be pleasant to parents and families, bnt as a great crowd will be surging through the building and as high class musical per formances are to be heard in Carnegie Hall it is requested that children be allowed future opportunities to view the edifice. MASSES OF FLOWERS. There will be masses of flowers in every room of the building. The flowers come from the Phipps greenhouses, and are the property of Allegheny City, and Superin tendent Hamilton does not desire to have the public consider bis treasures in any other light than to be carelully treated in everv way. For Thursday night's ceremonies and for admission into the building from 7 p. jr. to midnight a card will be absolutely neces sary. No excuse, no entreaty, no expostu lation will suffice to effect an entrance. The card must be presented. Ontside of the Allegheny City officials, the County Judiciary, the Federal officials and some of Pittsburg's governing powers, the clergy of both cities and other local celebrities, it is distinctly understood that Mr. Carnegie's personal triends are all who will be present. A mysterious and invisi ble power has arranged all these details, and the absurd stories about bunches of tickets, tickets for sale or tickets to be gotten from any source, except an impersonal one, are balderash and moonshine. HAHDEL'S SIMPH0HT. It Is a. Wail Nearly Drowned In the Rind of Snowden Township Ronds The Kin & of Fixing That the Roads Now Receive. 'Squire Herman Handel says that' the question of bad roads affects him more now than politics or matters social, or even that ot fine horses. He further says townships would as a rule be in pocket if they would support their supervisors in the poor bouse and just let tbe roads alone. His idea of tbe average road supervisor is a man who holds a sinecure and will not do anything right for fear of alienating some of his supporters. The 'Squire's idea of tbe roads is that they are like tbe ro6f described in the song of "The Arkansaw Traveler," in the sum mer they don't need fixing, and in the win ter thev can't be fixed that is, the kind of fixing they get in the summer is of no use, and in winter road and side .gutters are all in one mud burial blent too thick for boat navigation and too thin to support wagon traffic He very sensibly conclndes that if each township would make a mile of first class main road each year, spend all the tax on that mile, letting tbe rest alone, they wouia oe no wotse man they now are, in time the main roads would give satisfaction and be completed and all would be bene fited. Failing in this, 'Squire Handle wants the roads put under State supervision, so that tbe cobblers would not be under the influence oi local jealousy. It will possibly do no harm to add to the 'Squire's suggestion that people who own farms on the main line should oe taxed at a higher rate for road purposes than those who, living back, wonld receive less benefit. A law ot this kind has added many millions of dollars to the value of the State of Ohio. Freight Men Meet. The Pittsburg committee of Division Freight Agents held a meeting yesterday morning in reterence to the proper classifi cation Oi certain kinds of freight A cut in rates to Chicago was mentioned, but no ac tion taken. Valentines S Tbe place to buy them is L. Breuninger & Co.', 535 Smithfield st. They 1iave the largest variety and tbe lowest prices of lace Iringed, celluloid, telegrams of love and other novelties too numerous to mention. L. Beeuninoeb & Co., 535 Smithfield st, city. , THE EARLY DELIVERY. ' Indorsements From Banks and Business Men Received by Postmaster McRenn ' What New York Correspondents Ought to be Urged to Do. New York business houses and banks do not Send their mail matter to the New York postoffice in time to catch the first Western mail train at night If the letters, etc., were mailed before 5:45 the first train could be caught The second train westward is due to arrive in Pittsburg at 850 A. M., and has no distributors npon it, besides being usually late. If the first train were caught, the new system could handle an immense amount of mail from four to five hours quicker than otherwise. Pittsburg business men are requested to post their eastern cor respondents of the conditions which should be complied with to insnre rapid delivery of mail from the East On Monday morning five carriers will make a special trip, leaving the office im mediately on the arrival of the early mails. The business district from Second avenue to Eleventh street will be covered. It should be borne in mind tbat unless the public shows appreciation of this plan, the depart ment will not exert itself to perlect it The Allegheny Valley Railroad Company officials write that the new system, by which Eastern mail tor Pittsburg is stamped and assorted on the trains, has been very satis factory to them, and will be the means of saving time. Auditor Brown, of tbe same road, writes that tbe plan greatly benefits tbe business community and particularly the railroads. Mr. James P. Anderson, general ticket agent of the road, congratu lates Postmaster McKean on the new system of receiving and delivering Eastern mail, and hopes tbe arrangement will become per manent Mr. H. D. W. English writes that the change is one of great importance, and shows tbat the new administration intends to cater to tbe business element of the com munity, to which the postmaster belonged. A letter from the general offices of tbe Pennsylvania Company states that the inno vation is one tbat touches the pulse of com merce and means much for the business in terests of the community. The Farmers' Deposit Bank states that tbe new system is both profitable and conven ient, and deserves continuance and addi tions. One of the largest clothing firms in the city joins, tbe chorus of praise. Boenigk Brothers send a strong letter of praise. Dil worth Brothers write that it is a great help to have Eastern letters and reports so much earlier than usual. Orders irom territory east of Pittsburg, they say, can now be filled and shipped on the day of receipt. The letter closes with the hope that "this sensible ar rangement can be continued without inter ruption nuder your administration." The Second National Bank writes that the endeavor to deliver the mail so mnch earlier than nsual gives great pleasure. "The spirit pf the times demands prompt service, and we hope you will persevere in your good work. Your plan enables us to collect our checks through the Clearing House and make our collections in the city a day earlier than usual." Mr. C. H. McKee writes that the legal profession, which has to get into court by the former time of mail delivery, will much appreciate the reception of mail matter early enough to be taken along with briefs into court for perusal. A LOT OF TRAINED ELECTRICIANS Will Pass Through Pittsburg To-Night In a Special Vestibule Limited. To-night one of the most scientific train loads ot individuals will leave the Union depot which has passed through the city for sometime. The special limited vestibule train, leaving as a section of the regular limited, will leave New York to-morrow at 9 A. m., bearing the delegates to the Na tional Electric Convention, to be held in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday. The train will reach Chicago on Monday morning, where they-will be entertained by the Elec1 ric Club until evening, and leave to reach Kansas City on Tuesday morning. The train will be furnished "with observation cars, dining cars, and will be probably the most complete ever run on limited time through Pittsb'u'g. The delegates from Pittsburg to the electrical convention are Morris Mead, Sam A. Duncan, Q. P. Shane, of the East End Electric Light Company, E. G. A'rheson, of the Standard Under ground Cable Company, and Geirge K. Porter, of the Pittsburg Carbon Company, with several others from outlying districts, who will gather at the Pittsburg Union station for transportation, It is expected by Messrs. Mead, Duncan and other old electricians, that the conven tion will bring ont by friction of minds a greater store of electric light than has hitherto been bestowed upon the country. PERILS OP PEDESTRIANS. Slippery Sidewalks Made More Dnngerons by Careless Coasters. The walking yesterday was difficult and in some places perilous. All over town the sidewalks were covered with ice, which in the alternoon became hard and glazed. Many a proud pedestrian executed a war dance, ending in a heavy fall, at an unwary moment. In the hill districts tbe police allowed boys to coast on the sidewalks, which rendered them unfit tor walking. This was particularly the case on the South side, where tbe people complained bitterly of the failure of the police to prevent the sled-riding on the sidewalks. In no part of the city was there notice able any particular effort by the authorities to compel the owners or keepers of property to clean their sidewalks. Whatever work of that kind was done was voluntary. . " "- ARRESTED AFTER A TEAR. A Bnrglnr Canghl When He Thought He Was Safe. Nearly a year ago a burglar stole a val uable gold watch aud other property from the house of A. Budolf, on Perry street, Allegheny. As the watch was an heir loom, a reward of $100 was offered After long watching of the pawnshops, Chief Kirschler of Allegheny, yesterday found the watch at the store of N. Gallinger, on Penn avenue. It bad been pawned by Andreas Sweeny, of Allegheny. The man was arrested at his house on First street. Two gold watches and three pawn tickets were found in his pockets. He was locked up on a charge of larceny. AGAIN ON TIME. The Fast Mall Break Its Lais Unusually Slow Record. The fast mail on the Pennsylvania Bail road arrived yesterday morning on time, for the first time since tbe new clerks to handle bank mail have been on. The bank mail was in the lock boxes by 8:05 A. ii. Tbe carrier mail was delivered to the banks be fore 8:30 o'clock. A new postal car will be put on the night train which arrives from the East at 115 p. M. Local mail gathered along the line will be pnt in' shape for the Western mail. Tbe ten new carriers will begin work to morrow. . Land Slide on the B. St O. A land slide on the Baltimore and Ohio road at Linden station early yesterday morning covered one track and caused con siderable delay to trains. The obstruction was removed by 8 o'clock in the morning. Urllnr. Call and tee our window display. Ublino & Son, Cash Merchant Tailors, Lewis block. . No. 47 Bixth, ave. TTSU Rrm'ovnl Prices on Winter Underwear. Special reduction for late cold weather in men's, ladies and children's. It will pay to buy now, even if not nsed for two years hence. Come and see these wonderful values. A G. Campbell & Sons. 710 Penn ave. , DE. HARTMAH.- LA GRIPPE. As Explained In Dr. Hnttman's Famous Lee tare on That Subject History of Fonr Epidemics or La drlppe 1847, I860, 1870 and 1800 Cnnses, Symptoms, Dan cers and Treatment Reported for Ihe Pnbllc Press What Does Ihe Terra La Grippe Meant ( La Grippe is a French term, which, trans lated into English, is "the influenza," and translated into German is "die einflnss krankheit" The epidemic which is at pres ent prostrating so many people in all parts of the civilized world is not a new disease, but an old one. The French name, which has been in use wherever French is spoken lor many years, has been for the first time introduced into this country, and many people mistake a new name for a new dis ease. The uncommon prevalence of the present epidemic marks an important evebt in the history.of the disease. Thousands of people in high and low station have died of it, and still its virulence continues, showing no sign of improvement I have been acquainted with La Grippe.or epidemic influenza, many years. The first time I ever had auy persona knowledge of this disease was in 1817, while yet a boy studying medicine. My study of it nt that time was so thorough and carelnl that 13 years alterward (1880), when a terrible epi demic ot it swept over the country, I at once recognized it, and was able to successfully cope with it It was ten years before it made its appearance again tbe famous epidemic of 1870. It was at this time it was first called ".Russian Influenza," because of the fact that it originated in Bussia and spread rapidly over the Asiatic and Euro pean countries before it was noticed in this country. Twenty years had elapsed before tbe present epidemic (originating in Russia as before) suddenly appeared among us again, this time bringing its French name across the Atlantic with it SYMPTOMS. Each epidemic presents exactly the same symptoms. First a "tired-out" feeling, gen eral lassitude, cold feet and hands. Second, aching of the bones, transient, fleeting pains th-ougbout the whole body. Third, chilly sensations, Irom indistinct, creeping rigors in slight cases, to pronounced chills in more severe ones. Fourth, fever, with temper ature ranging from 102 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Filth, congestion of the eyes, lining membrane of tbe nose; sometimes throat and bronchial tubes. Sixth, profuse sweating occurs in some cases, especially after the disease has run a few days. Sev enth, sneezing, and less frequently coughing are among the earliest symptom". Eighth, usually an intense irontal headache, which continues more or less during the whole course ot the disease.' Ninth, aching and soreness of the muscles of the whole body. Each case-presents slight variations, de pendent on age, condition of health, etc. During such an epidemic as this one tbe slightest indisposition shonld be at once at tended to, as a lew doses of the proper rem edy at the start will do more than weeks of treatment after it fastens itselt on tbe sys tem, DANGERS. La grippe is not a very fatal disease, although- many die of it during the course of an epidemic. The chief danger which is to be leared is the low and weakened state it produces, giving a chance for other diseases to set in and finish tbe work. Pneumonia, consumption, congestion of the lungs and brain, acute rheumatism, typhoid lever and typhoid malaria are all frequent followers of La Grippe.. However, different observers may account for it, tbe fact remains that every epidemic brings with it a fearful death rate. CAUSE. There are three distinct theories as to the -cause of La Grippe or Russian influenza. Each theory has advocates and defenders of equal ability as medical writers. First, that it is caused by climatic influ ences only, and is .but a modified cold. Second, that it is the result of minute organisms or spores which float in ' the atmosphere and is taken into the system by breatbing them (n. Third, that it is through both these causes combined tbat tbe system becomes affected by unfavorable weather, which so changes the blood as to enable spores to thrive in the body, which in a perfectly health v body could do no harm. I am inclined to the latter theory as furnishing the best explanation of all tbe facts. First, we have to have unusually bad weather, by which many people are partly overcome; and second, bacili, or dis ease germs, which are capable of causing the disease, but which are resisted by 'all who are in excellent health. If this is true, it would seem a wise thing during snch an epidemic to take some invig orating tonic to guard ncainst depressed states of health, which invite these disease germs to enter the body to set up their terri ble work. Pe-ru-na exactly meets this emergency. It tones up tbe circulation, gives vigor to resist unhealthy weather, and stimulates the appetite and digestion. It furnishes the human body temporary assist ance to tide it over -a dangerous quagmire into which so many fall. TREATMENT. I have long since passed through what may be called the experiment stage of the doctor's history. In the beginning of mv medical career I, like many other physi cians, used many drugs, but experience gradually taught me which the reliable few were. Since the epidemic of La Grippe of 1860 I have used invariably in the treat ment of La Grippe Pe-ru-na. This remedy so exactly meets all the symptoms of La Grippe that it is lolly to lose any time in ex perimenting with other remedies. At the appearance of the first symptoms treatment should be begun at once, and keep strictly to the bouse for a few days. No treatment, however effectual it may be, will always prevent quite a long siege with this disease, but no other medicinal treatment is necessary than Pe-rnna. The directions, as they are given on the bottle, are more ap plicable to chronic diseases, and it is advisa ble, during the acute stage of the disease, to take smaller doses, but oftener. I would direct a teaspoon "ul ot Pe-ru-na every hour for adults, and a correspondingly less dose lor children. During the night, if the pa tients are quietly sleeping, it is not my cus tom to wake them to take medicine, but it restless Pe-ru-na should be given regularly the whole twenty-tour hours. The recovery is generally slow, even in slight cases. For many days tbe patient will complain of weak ness, slight headache, want of appetite, etc. Pe-rn-na should be taken until the recovery is complete, but after the fever has subsided and the acute stage is past it is better to take it according to the direc tions on tbe bottle. Beel tea, mutton broth, and milk should be ireely given according to the preference of the patient People who have had La Grippe, the acute st-ige having passe'd and their recovery has come to a standstill, as'is frequently the case, will find in Pe-ru-na exactly tbe remedy that is suited to their case. It invigorates the whole system, restores the appetite, and produces natural sleep. Even alter pneumonia or consumption has begun to develop ft is not too late to expecta perfect cure from Pe-ru-na without any other treatment whatever. Many physi cians are using it extensively in their prac tice; at the same time a vast number of people are buying it at, tbe drugstores and treating themselves, and the result is, if there is another remedy the equal of Pe-ru-na lor La Grippe, it is Unknown 'to me. Whenever the bowels are constipated some good laxative should be used to regulate them, lor it is highly1 important that the secretions should be kept active during the attack to rid the system of -the accumulated poisons. I have lound Man-a-lin to be the best laxative for the purpose I have ever used, .although it may be that there are others that would do as well. The reason I prefer Man-a-lin fsthatitbroducesanatur.il passage and does not gripe or purge as so many laxatives do, for it Is very unfortunate to do anything to weaken the victim o this prostrating disease. With Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin'at hand I feel 'perfectly able to cope with this disease in all stages and de grees of severity, and now that these reme dies are in reach ot all, with directions as to their use, I do udt See why each family can not protect Itselt againsVLa Grippe and all its consequences. AIAFAY CROWDED 1 At the New York Grocery, and This is the Came of It. . 15 pounds granulated sugar $1 00 16 pounds clear white sugar 1 00 Fine sugar corn per can 6 Solid baeff-packed tomatoes per can. . . 6 Choice peasper can ... 6 String beans per can 6 Fine French peis per can 10 Choice blackberries per can. 5 Choice strawberries per can 6 Choice apples per can 6 Choice table peaches per can 12 Fine table peaches in heavy syrup.... 18 3 cans finest apricots 60 lean greengage plums 15 3 lb. can pig's feet 15 2 cans Colnmbia river salmon 25 6 lbs. sun dried peaches 25 1 lb. California peaches 110 4 lbs. evaporated apricots 25 5 lbs. Cali ornla raisins 25 i lbs. large French prunes 25 4 lbs. sliced evaporated apples 25 5 lbs. Carolina rice 25 7 lbs. rolled oats ,25 9 lbs. Butler county buckwheat , 25 1 gallon good Orleans molasses....... 38 1 gallon pure sugar syrup 35 10 cent bars soap 5 for 25 5 cent bars soap 7 'or 25 5 cent bars white floating soap 7 for.. . 25 4 bottles home ketchup 25 Goods delivered free to all parts of both cities. To those living out of the city will prepay freight on all orders of (10 and up ward. Send for catalogue. " M. K. Thompson, 301 Market st, and 69 Third ave., wholesale and retail. CHRISTY'S DANCING ACADEMY, 1010 and 1012 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Prof. Christy is lorming three new classes for beginners on Monday evening, Febru ary 10. Waltzing tanght in one term. There will be four new dances taught in these classes, viz.: "Russia," "La Eeve," "Cadet Waltz," and "Novia Scottia." Private lessons for ladies and gentlemen every afternoon. Hours from 1 to 4P. u. For any further information apply or ad dress, Prof. Christy, at academy. UPRIGHT PIANO, 8190) Square Piano, 8150) Parlor Organ, 860. An excellent 7 octave upright piano, with latest improvements, elegantly carved rosewood finished case and excellent tone, fully warranted for six years, at 190; cover and stool inclnded. Also, a splendid square grand piano, cost originally $500, for $120, and a first-class 9-stop parlor organ for f 60. These rare bargains at the mnsic store of J. M. Hoffmann & Co., 537 Smithfield street Sohmer piano, Colby pianos and Ballet & Cumston pianos at the most rea sonable prices. Nrws for Monday. Onr famons $8 men's suits still continue to attract many buyers to our suit depart ment Monday we'make them still more at tractive by placing garments usually sold at $18 and $16 on the (8 counters, so as to have all sizes and fit any one. P. C. O C, Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. tbe new Court House. Communicated. Mb. Staytox is conducting a very spirited and enthusiastic contest for the Mayoralty in Allegheny, and many of his friends, on being interviewed, express the belief he is a sure winner against any man in-the field. Why just look at his record; no one can say anything against him, he is a man of good character and reputation; he is making no promises of position to anyone for sup port to embarrass him, and it is universally acknowledged he is condnctingoneofthe cleanest campaigns known in Allegheny. His party is proud of him and backing him solidly; 'the people have confidence in his capacity to fill the position creditably and appreciate his clean canvass. The Grand Army men are practically solid for him, and be will be supported by the people, as he is the people's candidate., The use of the Iron City Brewing Co.'i ale and beerisconducive to health and gives the highest satisfaction. Unrivaled for family use. Telephone 1186. , If You Have Five Minutes To spare on Monday, call at onr store and see those overcoats and ulsters marked at $6. They come in light and dark colors, excel lently made aud all styles. 6 gives you a choice of ten styles on Monday. P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Cabinet photos $1 per dozen, prompt de livery. Crayons, etc., at low prices. Lies' Gallebt, TTSU 10 and 12 Sixth st Photographs, Photographs. If yon want good photographs cheap pa tronize the popular firm of Hendricks & Co., 68 Federal st, Allegheny. Good cabi nets at 1 a dozen. 81. 12 Fine Cabinets for 81. Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, 516 Market st, Pittsburg. Bring baby. Newv for Monday. Our famous $8 men's suits still continue to attract many buyers to our snit depart ment Monday we make them still mow at tractive by placing garments usually sold at $18 and $16 on the 53 counters, so as to have all sizes and fit any one. P. C. C. C, Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Photograph', Photograpba. If you want good photographs cheap pa tronize the popular firm of Hendricks & Co., 68 Federal st, Allegheny. Good cabi nets at $1 a dozen. Asic for Prof. Wundram's German Blood Purifying Vegetable powders and pills. Druggists, 25 and 50c You can make no mistake if yon stick to Z. Wainwright & Co.'s brew of ale and beer, the favorite family beverages. 'Phone 5525. "WSu TflEuseoftheTron City Brewing Co.'s aieandbeeris conducive to health and gives the highest satisfaction. Unrivaled for family use. Telephone 1186. CHANGE IN MAKE-UP. CLASSIFIED ::: :::- ADVERTISEMENTS That heretofore appeared on this page of THE DISPATCH will be found on the Eleventh Page, in the Second Part of this issue. The Wants, For 'Sales, To Lets, Business Chances, Auc tion Sales, eta, are placed under their usual headings on the Eleventh Page. Adver tisements handed in too late for Classification will be found on the Sixth Page. KEW ADVERTIKEMUVTS 01 DMII COMPETITION. THE SUCCESSFUL BOYS AND GIRLS. Mis? Marion Crawford Gallaher, the Society Editress of the Press; Mr. Bull, of Bull & Staub, and Mr. Holme, of tbe Press, the well-known artists, the Judges selected by u to pass upon the drawings iu our prize drawing contest, have finished their labors and made the following awards: ' FIRST CLASS, OVER 12 YEARS AND UNDER 15. ffl1 A First prize, Marearet P. Whitehead, corner Ellsworth avenue $ 1 v and Bidwell street, East End. 85 Second prize, Cornelius Mangan, 9 Vickroy street, oity. 85 'Second prize, Ethel M. Ross, Confluence, Somerset county, Pa. 83-Third prize, James Henderson, 623 Ivy street, city. 83 Third prize, Stella Tracy Hatch. 126 Washington street, city. 83 Third prize, Lide S. Baird, 139 Meadow street, East End Fourth prizes, eight ot $1 each to tbe following:CharIes J. Connick,711 Filbert street East End; AnnaF. Oursler, Latrobe, Pa.; Albert Koethlisberger, 233 Madison avenue" Allegheny; Lizzie D. Sanders, Castor street, Tbirty-fifth ward, city; Ernest Boegel, 14 Ellsworth street, Allegheny; Oliver C. Beed, 66 Hemlock street, Allegheny; Sadie Smiths 387 Center avenue, city; Travella Bowman, 97 Keating street, city. SECOND CLASS, OVER 9 $i.o- -First prize, Elmer Young, 71 85 Second prize, Willie Good wyn, 128 Auburn street, East End. 85 Second prize, Philip Hertzler, Orafton, Pa. 83 Third prize, Howell Davies, Boston street, city. 83 Third prize, Charles Kleebauer, 117 Villa street Allegheny. 83 Third prize, John Smith, 249 Meyran street, city. Fourth prizes, eight, of (1 each, to the following: Jacob Burger, 45 Fourth avenne, city; Nellie J. Shepler, Natchez street, city; Albert Fisher, 171 Forty-second street, city; Winifred A. Biggs, 6908 Eural avenue. East End; Achsah C. Petit, 249 Bedford avenue, city; McClurg Donley, 2738 Carson street, Southside; Saramie Kinsey, Georgetown, Beaver county; John Jones, 2508 Carson street, Southside. - ' THIRD CLASS, OVER 6 YEARS AND UNDER 9. j1 A First prize, Willie J. Salisbury, 194 Steuben street, West End, 85-ocond prize, William Lavelle, Bates street, city. 85 Second prize, Lottie F. Beatson, Mfc Joy, Scioto county, O. 83 Third prize, Frank W. Saddler, Oakmont, Pa. 83Third prize. Stanley Ecker, Hulton P. O., Pa. 83 Third prize, Harold P. Reno, Oneida street, city. Fourth prizes, eight, of $1 each, to the following; Otto JKuchenbecker, 144 Winsfow streetfTHtsburg; Samuel Davis, Verona, Pa.; Lee Jope, Bedford avenue, Pittsburg; Orville Flister, Grazier street, East End; Freda Hilderbof, 81, Below Butler, Forty-third and one-half street, city; Annie Hilderhof, 81, Below Butler, Forty-third and one-hal street', city; Eavmond Pollitt, 40 Maple avenue, Thirty-first ward, city; Ella McCarty,52 Fourth avenue, city. Special prizes of 85 to Martin A. Roberts, Leechburg, Pa, for drawing of our building; 83 to Howaxd Brooke Oursler, Latrobe, Pa., for origi nality; 83" to Robbie B. Fitzsimmons, Apollo, Pa.; 82 to John McElhatton Oliver Bros. & Phillips' frame row, Allegheny; 81 to Robert Leach Bennett P. O.; 81 to Samuel Glick, 43 Tunnel street, city; 83 to Bertie B Saddler, Oakmont, Pa. (youngest child); 81 to Eddie McCurry, Cosgrov P. O.; 81 to Barclay Preston Schoyer, Dallas avenue, East End; 81 to John A. Leeberger, 684 Fifth avenue, city; 81 to George A. Taylor, Avalon P. O., West Bellevue; 81 to Harriett M. Brown, 14 Charles street, Cumberland Oity, Md.; 81 to Oliver Stockdale, 347 Edmund street, city; 81 jto Nellie Knowles, Centennial avenue, Sewickley. The winners of prizes will be notified by postal card, aud all that can do so must call at our store To-Morrow (Monday) and any time up to Saturday evening next for their prizes. Hundreds of drawings were thrown out by the Judges for violation of rules, such as tracing, pencil drawings, etc. The arduous work of tbe Judges will be appreciated when we say tbat over 15,000 drawings were examined. Some of h winning drawings will be on exhibition in our corner show window. :) GUSKY"S OTJB NEW BEAT, TBUE OZR-IISTE-a-IIIIE- The above cut sives a fair representation of our new flat set Stiff Hat, the CARNEGIE, which is creating such a furor in Europe at pres ent It is sold by Heath & Co., Lincoln, Bennett & Co. and Christy & Co., of London; also, Dunlap & Co. and Touman & Co., of New York. Sola Only "by J". G-. BEILTILTIETa? & CO., COR. WOOD STREET mfiTfft' ""jug m r tauSSSlii Iff i I flHi HOUSEHOLD CREDIT CO, 723 and 725 LIBERTY STREET. , Corner Eighth street, head of Wood. Ackniwledgsd Champions sf YEARS AND UNDER 12. Marion street, city. - t: 300 to 400 Market street. fe8-rrssm and FIFTH AVENUE. feS-lMrwrfla H AN OCEAN -07- New, Nice Things are we now prepared to show to all who will favor us with a visit at our new store, which is the largest place of its kind in the city. Call and see us, whether or not you are needing anything. We shall be pleased to show you through. Liw Prices and Easy Terms. W 7t, . . .ff ftt s- J2- AV-4U0ttr JI2A v . ' .
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