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PITTSBURG. FRIDAY. FEB. 21. 1890.
MB. CABHEUIE'S DAT.
The opening of the Carnegie Library in
Allegheny has been accomplished with the
dignity and enthusiasm which the event de
"served. Mr. Carnegie conld not have had
a more thoroughly representative company
than that which gathered in the beautiful
building last night to receive his gift. It
seemed as if the great principle underlying
the gift itself had compelled the homage of
the American people. The presence of
President Harrison, Governor Beaver, the
Can pressmen, and the people of all degrees,
was proof ot the universal appreciation of
Mr. Carnegie s deed in granite. .Homing
was lack.ng in the speeches or their recep
tion by the truly representative audience to
mark the greatness of the gift, the giver,
and the people's gratitude.
"We feel impelled to call attention again
to the practical proof the library constitntesof
the sincerity of Mr. Carnegie's oft expressed
views as to the proper use of riches. The
erection ot this valuable public institution
marks, we hope and believe, a new era for
this community, In which Pittsburg and
-Allegheny will benefit equally. There are
plain signs already ot the effect of Mr. Car
negie's example upon other wealthy men ot
this region. Other efforts to benefit the pub
lic are to be expected. The progress which
Pittsburg has made in material prosperity
is likely to be rivaled by the movement of
her people in the pursuit of what Mr.
Arnold called "sweetness and light" The
sew library is an altar at which not only
.sacrifices of sweet savor may be offered, but
from whose fragrant fires other altars to the
honor of God and the good of man may be
lighted.
Mr. Carnegie's reward is ample ; he ad
mits it. Availing ourselves somewhat of
his own words, used in a different con
nection, we can say to him: Xou have
associated your name with the city of Alle
gheny in one of the most endutable forms
possible, you have ranged yourself beside
the greatest benefactors the world has ever
known, and you have set an example to rich
men of all countries and all times which, if
followed, will react for the benefit of all
mankind. "What are all the jewels of the
East, all the crowns and kingdoms on earth,
beside the consciousness of having helped
all one's fellow men to better things? This
proud consciousness is yours, Mr. Carnegie.
BELIEF FOB SAVIKGB BANKS.
There is neither rieht-norl-eason to justify
the levying of the State money at interest
,tax upon the deposits in the savings banks.
"We have not the slightest desire to reflect
upon the Allegheny County Commission
ers, who think that the law compels them to
collect the tax upon the Savings banks' de
posits, bnt it is time to call the public's at
tention to the injustice and unconstitution
ality of such taxation. The commission
which is to dralt a revenue bill for this
State will meet in a iew days at Philadel
phia, and will afterward visit Harrisburg
and possibly this city. The necessity of
exempting the depositors in the savings
banks from the "money at interest tax"
should be impressed upon the commission.
The reasons for the position The Dis
patch has taken upon this question cannot
be better stated than by quoting from an ex
cellent editorial which appears in this
week's Labor Tribune. Onr cotemporary
says:
The deposits in savings banks are largely In
vested in securities or otherwise. UDon which
the banks pay taxes. For instance, the assets
ot each bank are as greatly as possible loaned
on mortgages on real estate. Probably not less
than three-fourths Is thus invested, and the aim
of the several managements is to have all sur
plus in first mortgages. Of other investments
the chief items are corporation bonds ana
shares. The balance is cash on hand, banking
bouse and fixtures. 'All except the last named
cash and plant, pay the "money at interest
tax" through the banks, hence should not pay
this tax a second time through depositors. An
examination of the last semi-annual statement
of this class of banks will show that abont 80
per cent of deposits are invested in securities
that pay the tax, and that 10 per cent of the as
sets pay local taxes. In so far as depositors are
concerned the bank is simply and practically a
clearing house for them which invests their
money, pars the taxes and other expenses
there, and hands over to them a uniform and
what is regarded as a-f air percentage as profit.
.The tax Is as much paid by them as is that of a
millionaire who has a clerk or agent to take
charge of bis money and pay over to him the
net Income every "six months.
It will be apparent to the reader that the
savings' deposits if taxed as money at inter
est will pay the same tax twice over. In
stead of discouraging the habit of saving
money, which this class of banks peculiarly
fosters, the State ought to encourage it as
far as possible.
OF ESTEBEST TO WAMZEBS.
The alien contract labor law has been
invoked to prevent Strauss and his cele
brated orchestra from landing on our snores
this summer. It is not the first time that
an attempt has been made to pervert the
purpose of this act Ridiculous as it is
the effort to exclude the great waltz com
poser and conductor with the musicians who
have won such fame under his baton, there
seems to be just a chance that it will be suc
cessful. - The case was referred to the Treasury De
partment, and Acting Secretary Batchellor
has instructed Collector Erhardt to permit
the Strauss Orchestra to land under the fol
lowing conditions: 'Ton ate advised that,
as the accepted definition of the word
'artist, includes musicians who combine
science and taste In the manual execution
of their art, such members of Strauss Or
chestra may be admitted as 'artists' under
the proviso to said section 5, as by their
kill, tone and accomplishments as musi
cians, evidently come within that definition.
"Whether each member of the Strauss Or
chestra comes ud to the standard, is a ques
tion of fact to be decided upon by the beat ev
idence obtainable.''
The words in italics may be sufficient to
keep Strauss' Orchestra away from these
shores, for if they mean anything, it is that
Collector Erhardt must make an examina
tion of every member of the orchestra as to
hi musical abilities and skill be fore "he per
mit him to land. Such an insult would be
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intolerable to artists of the standing of the
Tienese with Strauss. There is nothing in
the alien contract law, either in word or
spirit, to authorize this ruling of Secretary
Batchellor. The law expressly exempts
from its provisions "professional actors, art
ists, lecturers and singers.'" The Strauss
Orchestra certainly comes under the head of
artists. It is necessary for a musician to be
an artist, in the sense authorized by the
Century Dictionary, Namely, "A person of
especial skill or ability in any field, but es
pecially iq the liberal arts," before he can
be admitted into an organization of the high
standing of Strauss' Orchestra. Some petty
band of music murderers in New York: is
responsible for the opposition to Strauss, but
we are certain that no'musical artist in this
country wishes the exclusion of the Austrian
orchestra. Pittsburg's artists and music
lovers, we are sure, will welcome Strauss
among them. "
' THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.
It is impossible far .President Harrison to
see all that we should wish him to see of
Pittsburg during his brief visit In the
first place, the object of his coming is not
sight-seeing; in the second, one day is not
nearly enough for event superficial survey
of Pittsburg. But we do not doubt that Mr.
Harrison has seen a great deal that surprises
and gratifies him for no American citizen,
be he the highest or the lowest, can con
template the marvelous force lor good, the
national good, mind you, which is concen
trated in this city, without feeling aston
ished and glad.
Pittsburg must occasion much profound
thought, as well as thankfulness, in any
President of the United States, who may re
gard its wonderful growth and prosperity.
"When the blood of trade pulses regularly
and fully through therteryof Pittsburg
its circulation through the country is as
suredly proceeding healthily. But Mr.
Harrison, seeing that he was electe.l upon a
platform in which protection to domestic in
dustries was the most important plank,
should find especial comfort and encourage
ment in the indubitable vindication of the
protective policy which Pittsburg's abound
ing progress and prosperity afford. If was
for this, Mr. President, that the State of Al
legheny rolled up a majority of nineteen
thousand votes for you, and if the popula
tion grows in the ratio set in the last four
years, there is no telling how big a majority
Allegheny may give the next champion ot
protection. "We want the President to take
away with him a remembrance of Mr. Car
negie's superb gift to Allegheny, of the wel
come given him by our citizens, and of the
solid argument which Pittsburg has ready
always "in favor of protection. Pittsburg will
be very glad to see President Harrison again.
QUE ELECTEICAL GuaBDIAHS.
Evidence is abundant to prove the
efficiency of the Bureau of Electricity, and
the citizens of Pittsburg have good reason
to be grateful to Mr. Morris Mead to whose
efforts this satisfactory condition of an im
portant part of the Department of Public
Safety is due. Yesterday Superintendent
Mead presented his annual report to Chief
Brown, and it makes interesting and grati
fying reading for taxpayers. In both the
police and fire branches of the electrical ser
vice great improvements have been made
during 1889, and more are designed with
the proviso that adequate appropriations are
voted for the electrical bureau. The good
results of the electrical aids to the Police
and Eire Departments do not require capi
tulation; they are patent to every one who
lives in the city.
A particularly vital point it treated by
Mr. Mead Jn a Supplementary report He
exhibits tbe.number of wires owned by the
city and strnng overhead in th e down-town
district bounded br Grant street and the
rivers, and recommends their burial for the
reasons often stated before. The necessity
of doubling the number of wires used by
the city, which Mr. Mead regards as immi
nent, is a new and urgent reason for putting
them underground. The city's example In
this matter, moreover, is likely to conduce
toward the burial of all wires.
PE0TECT THE AUDIENCE.
Theatrical managers are punished every
now and then for employing children in
spectacular plays. A New York manager
hasjnst been convicted of cruelty to chil
dren because he gave a realistic present
ment of the "Old "Woman "Who Lived in a
Shoe" and was troubled with a superfluity
of children. The jury which brought in the
verdict added that they thought the law
under which the conviction was had unjust
It is an excellent idea to protect children,
but it is rather hard to understand how their
employment for twenty minutes upon the
Stage in the representation of a nursery legend
involves any cruelty to them. But if the mo
tire of certain immaculate persons is to
make it warm for the managers, why not
consider the cruelty to adults.of which some
theatrical managers are too often guilty?
If it is not cruelty in a manager to im
pose upon a confiding public with alleged
plays and alleged actors, a new definition
of cruelty is needed. .It is no unusual thing
to see an 'audience -of grown-up sentient
beings in the throes of despair, while ani
mated bipeds, denominated actors, move
abont the- stage in the sanguine belief that
they are acting. What more cruel is there
in the world than a-tragic comedian? Per
haps it is a comic tragedian. But managers
who foist these fraudulent pretenders upon
the public are numerous. To listen for
three hours to the balderdash and blood
thirstiness of the usual melo-drama is in
tensely painful. Managers, playwrights
and actors, however, are not punished for
these refined acts of cruelty. They ought
to be.
Judging by the election returns from Ger
many, Emperor "William's bid for socialistic
support was principally due to a clear compre
hension of the strength of the revolutionary
party. The Socialists made great gains (h the
elections yesterday.
In his latest utterances about the inquiry
as to Ohio's militia ex-Governor Foraker seems
to hare talked, Tery loud and without any
regard for exact truth. It is amusing to watch
the behavior of Ohio's bad boy.
The usual work at the Homestead mills
astonished the President Pittsburg's ordinary
wore would be reckoned extraordinary else
where.) This week promises to distinguish itself
before it is ended. As If a new library and a
Presidental visit were not enough to occupy
onr citizens' minds, the signal service predicts a
blizzard and has delivered a fair sample of
frigidity already.
It is the first time Pittsburg has had a
chance to get a square look at a President for
a long while. Thousands endured hours of dis
comfort and draught even to obtain the privi
lege yesterday.
Senator Blair .empties the galleries
when he empties his mlndJ It is about the only
effect the Utter performance seems to have.
Ahotheb strong argument for some sub
stitute for hanging was offered yesterdayln the
horrible bungle made ot Hopkins' execution
at Bellefonte." The ropeShafbreaks is a need
less torture added, to capital punishment. ,
A coekee in pickles is announced. "We
presume the cornerer means4to give somebody
a twist. Pickles -have been known to do this
before. " .-
Sttbubbax robberies'are increasing,
is the sleepiness of suburban residents.
So
PE0PLK OP PE0MINENCE.
EnrEROn, William takes dally fencing
lessons of an hour each from Colonel Von
Dresky, it is stated, and .finds the practice
strengthening his weak left arm.
The death has been announced at Sykes
vllle, Md., of Miss Susannah Wartteld, who
composed the "Grand Inaugural March,"
which was played at the installation of William
Henry Harrison as President She was 85 years
old.
Hating retired from the Louisville, Ky,
pension office, General- Bon Carlos Buell has
gone with bis step-daughter who constitutes
all of his family to bis farm in Muhlenberg
county, where be will perhaps epdeavor to open
up bis coal mines again.
"Coi-ohel Jonx C. New, our Consul Gen
eral," writes Mr. Eugene Field, from Lordon,
"has just purchased a magnificent fur-lined
overcoat which is a duplicate of those worn
by the Prince of "Wales' 'apd the Russian
Ambassador. This garment' cost 50 guineas,
yet Colonel New has the effrontery to declare
that he doesn't feel as much at home in it as he
did in the coonskln coat be used to wear in the
Wabash country before he engaged in the
service of his native land."
George Jokes, the proprietor of the New
York Timet, now in his 77th year, cornea daily
to his office in the Timet building and spends
three or four hours personally superintending
the interests of his property., Mr. Jones is one
of the oldest newspaper- proprietors in this
country, and his connection of. nearly 40 years
with the NewYork2Vnje,-a period that cov
ers the entire existence of that paper, has
stored: his memory with countless" interestlnc
-reminiscences of men who have, been leaders in
the pnblic life of their times.
AksbewLako is unquestionably the fore
most literary power in London at the present
time. Among his associates he is simply re
vered as a. being of superhuman genius. In
person he is tall, spare, dark, with a noble fore
head, dark furtive eyes, and an ample lower
jaw. He Is as nervous as a cat, and he gives
the impression of being in delicate health. He
has the 'Oxford drawl, ana a very nervous
laugh. His hair is thick andbeautifully frosted
Austin Dobson has called it"brindled." Lang's
home is most attractive; the -best people are to
be met there, and the Langs, are charming en
tertainers. B. D. Blackmqre, known the world over as
the author of "Lorna .Doone," .continues to
write with all his old-time assiduity and with
much of his old-time force. He is a brisk old
gentleman, and as a sort of avocation or amuse
ment he cultivates grapes and fruits in hlslarge '
gardens in one of the suburos of London.
Some time ago he discovered that one of his
gardeners had purloined and sold $25 worth of
pears, and the old gentleman has been in a con
dition of great mental perturbation ever since.
"Lorna Doone" has reached its eighteenth edi
tion! And everybody who reads it wonders
whether it were possible for any man to be
strong enough to pull the muscles out of an
other man's arm. Black'more has received
thousands'of letters on this subject.
HADDOH HALL PR0PEBTX SOLD.
One of the Results of the Forgeries of Bin.
Llpplncott.,
Atlantic Crrr, February 20. The transfer"
of Edwin C. Lippincott's famous, Haddon Hall
property to Isaac Stokes, of" Medf ord, N. J.,
was made at May's Landing yesterday. Mr.
Stokes was previously the owner of ono-thlrd
interest besides holding a 'mortgage against
the building. The price' named in the transfer
is $88,500. The report that Mr: Llpplncott Mr.
Stokes and Chief Clerk Peacock will jointly
run the hotel was freely circulated here to-day,
dui the general impression prevails that a
wealthy and prominent young, man of this-clty
will lease it for a numberof years, and conduot
the hotel business.
Abont 2 o'clock, this morning while the
residents of this city were enjoying a night's
repose, a gang of railroad men, under Section
Boss Koons and a civil engineer of the Camden
and Atlantic Railroad, went to work paving
the company's ground at-the intersection ot the
depot and Louis Kuebnle'S hotel property. At
daylight the work was nearly completed. When
Mr. Kuehnle arose he dressed himself, came
down, and being informed that the railroad
company's workmen had torn up the curbing
muuqu u pneiii, lie proiestea against such
action, and. getting a number of citizens to
gether he proceeded to place the curbing again
in position.
Mayor Hoffman heard of the trouble and
quietly appeared upon "the, scene. Afterv a
short conversation with Mr. Koons the work
was stopped, and nothing more will be done
until the 'matter is amicably settled, The
trouble grew out ot the suit brought against
the company by Mr. Kenhnle for trespass,
which was only recently settled in "his favor.
A riot was feared at first, but, better counsel
prevailed. - -
THE PEOPLE'S PATOfilTB PAPE.
The Pittsburg Dispatch, a Great and Suc
cessful Janrnnl.
From the Du Bois. Fa., Dally Courier.
Among the most successful of Pennsylvania
daily journals is The PrxxsBTruG Dispatch.
Few in the State equal and it is. doubtful if any
excel this paper the favorite of the Western
portion ot the Keystone State as well as of East
ern Ohio and large portions of West Virginia
and Maryland. Its circulation Is enormous,
that of the Sunday edition exceeding 50,000,
and frequently consisting of 20 or more pages.
Its features are many and varied, and it is a
paper which can without scruple be taken into
the home circle. Its news-gathering facilities
are of the best it having bureaus in all the
leading cities ot the Union and leased wires to
many. ' " ,
Its news, like its market reports, is of the
most reliable character and is furnished its
readers in the most attractive shape. Its in
creasing business has made necessary the addi
tion, to its already unrivaled mechanical outfit
of another mammoth Hoe Perfecting Machine,
which will, tor the time being bow long can
not bo said suffice to supply the demand for
this great paper. Success to The Dispatch.
PIKING GUNS BY STEAM.
A Passible Revolution ia the Art of Naval
Warfare.
New York. February 20. An interesting bit
ot news circulated in engineering circles yester
day, to the effect that M, Belleville, the in
ventor of the Belleville tubulous boiler, has
succeeded in adapting his steam generator to
the furnishing ot "a propellent for heavy ord
nance guns in lieu of powder", "air or electricity.
M. Belleville, has fonndjtnainls boiler will sup
ply steam In sufficient quantities and at the re
quired instant of time to a' degree that will
give a 500-pound project lie over- four'tlmes the
velocity obtainable in tile present pneumatic
eon. t .
A Belleville boiler now Tielng used at the
Qulntard Iron Works in this city to operate the
heavy triphammer has, it is reported, been
worked under a steam pressure of 600 pounds
to the square inch. This same' boiler has been
subjected to a water test of. S00 pounds to the
square inch, and it is said by the Belleville peo
ple that the works are turning out boilers
capable of working under a steam pressure of
900 pounds to the square inch. The greatest
wonderment Is expressed by engineers in .this
city at the Belleville people being able to con
trol their steam In desirable quantities, this, it
is claimed, being an unknown feature hereto
fore in the use of boilers. ' '
A Field for Speculation.
From the Chicago Herald3
A woman in Indiana lias just married her
ninth husband. Whether her remarkable ex
perience as a marrying woman goes to show
that marriage is or. is not a failure it would
puzzle Mooa Calrd or'a Philadelphia lawyer to
decide. The incident opens up a field for spec
ulation in both directions.
Pnnte This In Yonr Bat,
From the Detroit Free Frets. J
The unmarried women ol Massachusetts not
only have' J23.000.000 in the savings bank, but
every single one of them, from oldest to young
esteichs to lean her head on some man's
breast and bear him as,kif she will, be bls'n.
Don't go West looking for gold mines.
. Anting--Fair, Progress.
Frota the Kennebec Jonrnal.1
There now appears to be a good prospect that
Senator Blair will complete bis speech on the
educational bill before the close of the sesjivn.
THITSTROLllER'S STORIES. -
Odd Observations and Qnalnt Opinions From
Carb and Corridor.
VXTHEN the Presidental party disembarked At
Homestead yesterday morning, a tall, dl
tlngnlshed individual was observed in close
converse with Mr. Carnegie. "Who is her"
whispered the snare burgesses. "Who can he
bet" murmured the Reception Committee.
Rather English looking was this-mysterions
.'companion ot Presidents and million aries. He
wore extensive slde-wblskers of tbo pattern,
affected by Saxon peers .of irreproachable
character and bucolic predilections. His
garments were exquisitely cut, and his whole
appearance bespoke importance. When the
notabilities of Homestead shook hands with
Mr. Carnegie, they also shook bands with the-
unknown. When anew presentation bowed to
Mr. Carnegie; he also bo Wed to this new visitor.
"Some British nabob, no doubt," whispered a
well-known Homestead citizen to the reporters.
"Our Andrew has picked hlmNn England", and
wants to show him what we can do over here."
"What a flne-looking gentleman," said a lady
present in admiring tones) "he must be aduke
at least!"
Then Mr. Carnegie began to feel cold, so he
turned to the aristocratic individual by bis side
and said, "Thomas, bare you got my orercoatT"
"Yes, sir," replied the supposed British noble
man. "Then put it on," ejaculated the pluto
crat; and the person with the side whiskers,
who was no other than his valet assisted him
into bis garment in question. And the worthy
burgesses of Homestead were considerably
astonished.
J
A pabtt of officials from Beading, Pa., is
staying at the Seventh Avenne Hotel. The
members are, J. G. Leinbacb, Chairman Select
Committee; C. F. Fink, Select Councilman;
W. A. Fink and W. M. Heister. Common Coun
cilmen; W. J. Rourke. City Solicitor; J. t J.
Hoff. City Engineer; C. J. Fox, Cjty Clerk
and C. A. Miller, Assistant City Clerk. The
deputation has been sent on a tour through the
principal cities of Western Pennsylvania in
order to. ascertain bow the laws regulating
buildings and other street ordinances work.
Altoona has already been visited, and a regu
lar report prepared. Yesterday Allegheny was
the object of interest to these Reading
worthies. They plnnged manfully into yards
of -statistics bearing upon buildings, and asked
innumerable questions of all officials inter
ested in such matters. They appeared to be
particularly anxious to ascertain the citizen's
right or want of right to encroach upon the
pnblic sidewalk in his building operations., To
day Pittsburg officials will be pnt through
their facings, and a tour made ot our principal
new city buildings.
'
A bett of impressionanle young ladies put
up at the Hotel Schlosser yesterday. They
had come all the way from McKeesport and
Foxbnrg, for the sole purpose of beholding
President Harrison. No donbt an extra glow
of pride would have warmed the Executive
heart had it become known that the cluster of
handkerchiefs which were, waved so frantically
from an upper window of the Schlosser, while
the Presidental cortege passed by, belonged to
these enthusiastic damsels. As It was, the.
yonng ladies may now return to their suburban ,
homes, proud of having waved a handkerchief
to the first individual in the United States.
V
ii'T'he spoils system is all very well in its
way," Bald a very well-known business
man in tbe postoffiee corridor yesterday; "but
it becomes a disagreeable system sometimes.
Now there is Mr. A Kennedy, who has been
for some years clerk at the stamp window. He
is one of the most efficient clerks I can recol
lect and for conrteousness to all comers I do
not remember his equal. Yet he must go on
the 1st of March, to make room for somebody
perhaps unacquainted with the duties and re
sponsibilities of the position. Ic is rather bard
on Mr. Kennedy. It is really remark
able to see how all the cranks and the old
ladles make for' the window where Mr. Ken
nedy presides. He has a wonderful knack of
propitiating these people." A suggestion was
made that Mr. McKean might be induced to
reconsider bis decision with regard to Mr. Ken-,
nedy. The gentleman who bad just spoken
said that an effort would be made by many
prominent Pittsnurgers to retain Mr. Kenne
dy in his position.
A gentleman residing on Fifth avenue not
far from Chestnut street has lately re
ceived a series of letters., and post cards which
much discomfited him,' The missives are all in
the same-handwriting, that" of a female,-and
read.afbllows:
"Deab Chables I am 81 years of age,
plaih,.Wen-made, and an excellent houso man
ager. You arc single at least so I am given to
understand. Yqu have arrived at years which
ought.tobave given, you sense and stability.
Can you not see that it is incumbent
on yon to remain no, longer a bachelor:
Furthermore, do jounot perceive that a young,
good-looking, and giddy woman wonld be no
fitting mate foryouT" Charles, I am ready. I
feel that I have been predestined for yon. I
am naturally of a loving nature, and my ac
complishments are many. 1 feel confident that,
were we joined in the holy bonds of matrimony,
we could live most happily together. Knowing
yonr shyness and becoming, modesty, I have
dared to suggest these ideas to you. If you
think favorably of them, meet me at 9 o'clock,
sharp, on tbe steps of the City Hall, next
Friday morning. You will know me by my
wearing a blue velvet bonnet with feathers,
and a white veil. Believe me, dear Charles,
affectionately yours, Alice."
The recipient of these tender epistles did not
mind them when theyjfirst began to appear.
But when they were left at his house week
after week his anger began to rise. He told
tbe letter carrier not to bring any such letters
again, but the carrier explained that It was his
duty to leave all letters at their destination.
.Then the gentleman resigned himself to cir
cumstances, and never opened tbe billets doux
when they arrived. Scarcely a week passes
that an epistle from the amorous "Alice" does
not grace his breakfast table. He is making a
collection of the letters, In order to measnre
the exact extent ot female persistency.
V
all the hotels were very full yesterday.
" Quite a number of parties from neighbor
ing towns and villages visited the city. East
Liverpool, Braddock. McKeesport, Altoona,
etc., all sent deputations. The crowd outside
the Court House very largely consisted of
country-folk. By the way there was a notable
absence of veterans during the whole demon
stration to President Harrison. The President
Is a member of the G. A K., of the U. V. L.,
and ot the Loyal Legion. Yet not one of these
bodies made the slightest attempt at a celebra
tion in bis honor. . The Stroller.
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Allen Klrkpstrlck's Demise.
La ftrlppe claims another vUtlrn. and one, as
.usual, who is missed from business circles and the
social world more than tbe thousand and one who
are spared. Allen Klrkpatrlek, the .principal
member of th flr,of Allen Klrkpatrlek & Co.,
died on "Wednesday at his. home In Braddock.
There were few better known men in the grocery
business than the deceased. He started In Ureas
sn errand boy in tbe flrin of which he died the
bead, and never lost a friend.
Me was 68 years of sjre at the time of his death,
and leaves a widow and three children,- Margaret
Bell, wife of A. M. Scott, buslnew partner olJlr.
Klrlpatrlck. Miss Mary E. and Allen, Jr. Kr.
KlrkDatrlok's reputation among-buslness men was
orthebeit. He ws annually -elected to tbe di
rectory of several FUtsburjt banks. -
Tho fnnerl -will take Dlaco froul his homa In
Braddock on Saturday afternoo
will he In Allegheny Cemetery.
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iuwtt ma interment
Lincoln A. Bollinger.
Oneof the best-known residents of the East End,
Lincoln A. Bollinger, died on Wednesday even
ing at his brother's house, Klrkwood street, very
suddenly. The deceased, at bis death, was an em
ploye or W. J. Spabr, the East End grocer.
About UD days ago he urt the store suffering
from a severe case 01 iufiuCnza,whlch afterward
developed Into pneumonia. The funeral will
take place from the residence of his brother,
William A. Bollinger, Klrkwood street, atzr. u.
to-day.
Mrs. J. H. Gnyler.
The death of Mrs.J. H. Garley, wife of the well
known oil man, which occurred at her home In
Bellevue on Wednesday" evening. In her 27th year,
is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. She was a Miss Smith, of Taren
turn, and was very much esteemed rrom her school
days to her entrance Into society. The interment
will take place at Taren turn to-day.
Wllllnm McCoimlclc.
William McCormlelf, an old resident of Pitts
burg, died at the home of bis son-in-law, Charles
D. We.lgold( atBrnshton station, yesterday. Mr.
MeCormlcfc was one of the older race of eltixens,
though heiraln-bnslnes until-a few weeks be
fore 6I death. Be-was. prominent in the drug
bublness, having been for many years connected
with the L. B.. Harris Drag Company.
' A pashiohaSLb gathering.
The First Promenade of the New Hebrew
Clrelo In, Allegheny.
The wealth and fashion of Hebrew circles
were at Gyclorama Hall list evening to attend
the first promenade concert of the Manette
Club. Tbe latter is a new organization com
posed of a numberof themost prominent young
Hebrews of tbe two cities.
The hall was tastily decorated, and nothing
was left undone by the gentlemanly committee
,to make tbe event one of the most successful
of the season, in a literary and social way. Tbe
opening number on tho programme was an
overture from the "Manette Orchestra. The
members of the orchestra belong to the circle
and are all trained musicians although
yet In tneir teens. Miss F. Mathies
won liberal applause by her rendition ot "The
Flower Girl." Following her came Harry E.
Katz, who gave a flute solo. Miss Lillian
Burkhart gave the 'curse scene in "Leah the
Forsaken.,r "If Thou Didst Love Me" was tho
title of Miss M. Win ternitz's song, for which
she wpn great applause.
Tbe event of tbe evening was the piano solo
of Miss Ik Rosenthal. - The selection was from
Faust and tbe rendition showed the work of a
musical wonder. Miss F. Smlthson sang a
beautiful solo. By Special request the Lelf eld
Mandolin Quartet played a selection on their
instruments. A nother treat was the song of
Miss M. Levy,"Estudientlna." Miss Dixon fol
lowed her In a select recitation. Mrs. R. Rust
also gave a pleasing piano solo. The Misses F.
and S. Smlthson sang a duet in a charming
manner and William Montag played a solo on
tbe cornet. Again Miss Lillian Burkbart
touched tbe hearts of her bearers with a recita
tion. Tbe programme closed with a selection
by theLelfeld quartet
After the performances the yonng people
danced for several hours. The following'are
tbe members of the circle: Meyer A. Home,
Abe L DeRoy, B. J. Winters, Joe Harris, Ger
son Btrensr, Charles Bernhard, Cbarles Rosen
thal, F. K. Kahn, H. K Katz and L. L DeRoy.
The Imperial Club's Masquerade.
The Imperial Club's grand masquerade ball
Came off as per announcement at Imperial
Hall last evening. The reception room was
well filled by the friends of tbe organization,
and many and magnificent were the costumes
worn. Prizes of old and silver medals were
awarded for the most handsome and comic cos
tames. George and Martha Coming.
The Young Ladles' Gleaner Band of the
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church will cele
brate its anniversary this evening by giving a
social in the church parlors. Mr. and Mrs.
Washington have consented to be present and
tbe younger "Marthas" will serve lunch during
the evening.
A Martha Washington Tea.
The Ladles' Aid Socloty of the First Congre
gational Church, Allegheny, will give a "Martha
Washington tea" at the corner of Franklin and
Manhatten streets this" evening, from 6 to 9.
General and Martha Washington will be in at
tendance to welcome all.
A SHI AT CAHEJ20N.
That's What Antl.Qnay People See In the
Harrisbnrg Election.
BarrisbnrgCorrespondencePhlladelphlaBecord.
Tbe election of a Democratic "Mayor In this
city was brought' about by Rennbllcans. Har
risbnrg Is a Republican city, and Mayor
Fritchey was elected! three years ago only be
cause he was then an ardent Knight of Labor,
and at that time the Knights -of Labor were In
the height of their power. The labor vote
now amounts to nothing in this section, and
Mayor Fritchey was re-elected by a majority
slightly less than his former one. The result is
blamed on Chairman John Weiss, of the Re
publican County Committee, whose inactivity
was remarked, and through his Instrumentality
the Republican paper of the city whose pro
prietor is a Quay man, and a candidate forthe
postoffiee was held in subjection, and took
little or no part in tbe campaign. It is charged
here that behind this defeat of the Repnblican
ticket in Senator Cameron's own city there is a
deliberate purpose, and the anti-Quay people
declare that it is a Quay scheme "aimedat
Cameron himself. Their theory is, of course,
biased, and is not accepted by everybody. The
following interview with one of them shows
what the motive is, and is interesting:
".With any sort of management on the part of
the Republican Commltteev Grant Wilson, the
Republican, could bare been elected, for there
geuerai uiBBausiacuon even among mem
bers of his own party against Mr. Fritchey.
This is no donbt one of Quay's schemes for
gratifying his personal ambition,and one which
will bring Mr. Cameron down on his knees at
the feet of the junior Senator. Don Comeron
is not a nian of aspiring ambitions. He Is not
fond ot official duties, but he" enjoys the defer
ence and courtesies shown a United States Sen
ator, and for this reason he Is desirous of being
returned to Washington, where he may con
tlnue his membership with his Senatorial
friends.
"Now that bis own city has gone Democratic
Mr. Cameron can look for little nnless he bows
subserviently to tbe rule of Quay. If he does.
mat ne can go oacK to Washington. If he does
not he can stay.at borne. This is what Quay
wants and what' he has worked for. He wants
to compel Cameron to Seep Magee quiet in the
uuuernaionai campaign, ana mis is one OI nlS
methods of doing it." -
This view of tbe situation Is a matter of com
mon gossip here, but it is denounced by many
friends of Cameron and by all of Quay's peo
ple, who say that there 5 no fight at all be
tween tbe two Senators, and that they folly un
derstand each other.
PKOTECTED BI PATENTS.
Ingenious Contrivances br Inventors
In
Plltabarg and Vicinity.
List of patents issned Tuesday, February 18,
1890, -to Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio
and West Virginia inventors, furnished by O. D.
Levis, patent attorney, 131 Fifth avenue, Pitts
burg: Henry Aiken, Homestead, counter balance for
metal shears; John C. BeckDeld and A. Schmidt
Allegheny. as engine (three patents); John C
Uectfleld and R. Belgfrled,. Allegheny, drlvlnc
mechanism for motor cars; B. B. Christie. Day
ton, 0., petroleum vapor burner; B. B. Colte
bangb, Indiana, Fa., breast chain; John w. Daw.
Pittsburg, insulator: 'John W. Davy, Pittsburg,
rail for elevated railways; John H. Dixon, Pitts
burg, tool attachment; Wm. O. Dunbar, Altoona,
journal box for car axles; James E. Emerson,
Beav.er, Falls, metal picket for fences; G.V. Fleet
wood.. Cleveland, 0 feeding device for petro
leum bnfners:"F.E.Try; llncyrns, O., tile cutting
machine: Louis Wi Ureb, .Canton. O., ruby pin
setter: Jobn Houry. Ernart, O., road cart;
D. W. lnman. Stelrldeo, O., harrow;
E. P. Jones, Ulrard. O., damner: Anlah Kern.
Bellevue, U., cultivator: Wyraan Kimble, Bones
dale, glass polishing wheel; Lepold Landrelb,
Bristol, Pa., car window screen; David Llppr,
Mansfield, 0., suspender buckle; Wm. McCrory,
Eugene, O.. cable road; M. A. Mliihales, Alle
gheny, mining machine; W. E. Murrln; Frank
lin, device for mixing acrllorm fluids; George
rtauman, ".anion, macnine lor forming tires; 11.
S. Park. Chicago, assignor to Westingbouse Air
brake Company, Allegheny, car reservoir, relief
valve for airbrakes; Jacob Westfield. Phillips.
Pa., mowing machine: U. W. Baymond, Dayton,
0., damping car; T. H. Blcharda, Drlfton, Pa.,
drilling machine: A. J. Hirers, Oosrord, Pa.,
railway switch; Herman Schulzherc. Bachester,
removing moucu glass jrom. pots; Herman
ware: Jacob Seabrooks, Beaver Falls, filter: Wm.
H Klnt P!tthn-9- rnll lliiv Mnvri.F fc-llrl.nrf
two-wbeeled vehicle: John V. stout Eastou.
1 iiiapvrn.viivi cnnirn
electro-valve controller: Jobn B. Svkes. Dawson.
Pa., feed cutter: Henry H. Westlnghouse, Pitts
burg, pressure indicator for airbrake apparatus.
HAREIED BI TELEPHOKE.
A Bit of Fun Which a Divorce Coprt Must
Set Right.
, lapobtb, Ihiw .February 2a Minnie Wor
ley, aged 22, telephone operator at Sooth Bend,
and Frank MlUdleton, aged 25, in a liko posi
tion at Michigan. City, became acquainted over
tbe wires during the night watches. Finally,
Mlddleton proposed, in fun, that they get mar
ried by telephone, and Minnie consented. A
"justice was called in and performed a legal
ceremony, but without 'the necessary State
license. This occurred last week, and passed
off as a joke.
Now eminent, legal' counsel pronounce the
marriage legal and binding, and say Justice
Dibble is liable to Imprisonment for perform
ing the ceremony without tbe necessary license.
The groom will go to South .Bend to seo his
bride, and divorce proceedings will probably be
instituted unless they agree to lire together.
Oetegrnarlan Liberals.
From the Philadelphia Press.
It is a curious .fact that of the seven mem
bers of the.House of Commons who are over
SQ years of age only onj is a Conservative. In
staid and sober England one would have hardly
thought it possible to remain a frisky and pro
gressive Liberal as long' as Mr. Gladstone and
bis brother octogenarians. But perhaps they
have been on both sides ot tbe political fence
In their long careers, as Mr. Gladstone has,
Tho fJihUoh Outlook. .
rrom the Milwaukee Sentinel '. J "
Os'bkosn has been abl to put In an ample
supply of Jce,and, those-of uawbo go up to hav
fun with the boys next summer may count 6a
lije In our lemonade,
OUR MAIL POUCH,
New Ideas on the Library Why Mat Make
tfav Flttsbarg Gift an Institute tort In
struction as Well. Homo Suggestions.
To tbe Editor of The Dispatch:
A million dollars for another library, tbe
beneficent .gift of the generous-hearted, open
handed Scotsman. Do Plttsbnrgers realize
tbe degree ot benefit which thus will accrue to
them; and do they adequately appreciate it in
its fullness? Time will show, and will prove
itself the test aqua fortis, of true, or spurious
metal.
Will the "people" derive tbe full' benefit de
signed by the noble donor, or merely the big
solid bone, denuded of its tit-bits, by tbe crib
bage of a privileged and prescribed fewT
Maybe Pittsburg claims exemption from moral
parasites! IC so, it be "paradise!" Cribbage is
a fashionable game, 'tis in order ot the day in
such matters, In general.
Now, What does the science of economics
teach ? To direct our energies, the employ
ment of onr resonrces of whatever they may
consist all that constitutes wealth (actual or
implied), in that direction which mnst ulti
mately prove the most productive. The ques
tion is as to the true nature of productiveness.
Wonld it be expedient or productive to place a
Bnckett cyloiio engine in the bands of .a pure
"natural," without tbe acquired knowledge
and skill to manipulate it T So, would It not
be in accordance with the fitness of things to
educate the people to an appreciation of the
benefits proffered by the library, by a means of
Instilling into Pittsburg a little life-blood T
Now, with doubled resources, would not there
be scope sufficient for practical test of this by
appropriating a little corner of the new pro
posed library building to a little b'alL in all es
sentials "tout ensemble," for use as a small
"Carnegie Institute," practically ?
A hall, where all subject matter would be
thoroughly and skillfully dealt with, varied in
nature so as to enlist the interest alike of those
of denser capabilities, or merely average men
tal standard, viz.: treating of sciences, arts,
literature, business, political, social and domes
tic economics; not so much flowery education,
but what is in truth needed, education of tbe
practical, based on real logic and sonnd common
sense (tbe rarest of "attributes nowadays).
This would combine recreation and enjoyment
with real, genuine advancement "en masse"
and Individually, stimulating a zest for healthy
pleasure, for what is there to equal tbe grati
fication derived from the acquirement of
knowledge and personal, mental advancement?
Nothing! for do not the sweets of knowledge
afford a deep and lasting pleasure? And
wonld not this acquirement of knowledge of
tbe practical be 01 infinite, incalculable ad
vantage to the community in every essential in
dally life, improving each as citizens and neigh
bors, throwice thus a by no means unimportant
drift into the hearts, beads and lives ot these
people, and so maybe producing more citizens
of tbe order of Andrew Carnegie, each to have
his influenco on the surronndings of others,
and to do his work among them as his reason
and own sweet will dictate bun to be the most
productive; so benefiting all around, helping
and smoothing the thorny path 'of many who
are earnestly struggling upward and onward,
enabling these in their turn to contribute to
tbe general weal of tbe community.
A small general institute, wbero all essential
matter, culled and selected, be dealt with sys
tematically, and presonted In fine form at the
hands of an experienced master upon the sub
ject on band, could not fall to m'eet with re
sponse of vital Interest of all classes and ages;
and if so desired might to a short time be ren
dered, self-supporting. Who will deny that
knowledge is more permanently acquired by
oral teaching than by mere personal study, the
impressireness of tbe human voice tbe modu
lation of which really constitutes so much of
tbe true rendering of words having its due
effect
The library will doubtless meet with dne ap-
fireciatlon at the hands of those engaged in
iterary pursuits, who will avail themselves ot
the prlvilego tor study, reference or researcb.
but tbe specimens of such order are of some
what a limited order in Pittsburg as yet.
Speaking from some knowledge and much
intimate observation of the order.
Sincerely yours,
A Genebal Fuequenteb or TiTBKAnTna
and Institutes.
Pxttsbcbo, February 20, 1890.
Paddle Yonr Own Canoe.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
I was surprised today at your reply, as well
as J. C. D.'s inquiry, as to the origin of the
words, 'Taddle your own canoe." This famous
and once very popular poem, written by one of
tbe most famous "strong-minded" women
of the age, Mrs. Sarah J. Bolton, was
as familiar as household words to an school
boys, nearly, or quite, 40 years ago.
and was, I think, abont 80' years ago, a se
lection to some of the popular series of. school
readers. Dan Bice may have sung it as you
say, and as you admit "he may not have
originated it" but its own Inherent)- sentiments
and Its publication in every newspaper In the
land "gave it its widest and most familiar cir
culation," so lobs ago; and It was on the lips of
every one, young and old, before Dan began to
give It melody in the sawdust arena.
Nkw Brighton, February 20, 1890.
WATCHING A THIEF AT W0EK.
The Stealth and Conning of a Pickpocket
Aptlr Illustrated.
From, the New York Ban. 3
There was a curious sight yesterday in Nassau
street in front of a well-known store for sport
ing goods. Two yonng men were standing in
front of the show window. One bad thrown an
overcoat over tbe arm that was next to his
neighbor, while his neighbor stood with tbe
lapels of his coat thrown back and with a big
gold watch chain on his vest A- bystander ob
served that the man with the overcoat grew
gradually nearer to his neighbor, and presently
discovered the linger of tne disengaged hand
ofthe man with tbe overcoat gradually steal
ing, under tbe protection of the overcoat
toward the watch chain. Tbe bystander was
fascinated by the stealth and cunning with
which that forefinger advanced. It scarcely
seemed to move. It was like watching tbe mo
tion of a clock's minute band. As tbe band
was pushed toward the watch chain tbe index
finger began to form itself into the shape of a
'longshoreman's hook.
The hook had barely tonched the chain when
the owner of the chain caught sight of It and,
darting- back, be lopzed at tbe pickpocket.
Then ne tried to collar him, but the thief
slipped under his arm and escaped down Beek
man street A crowd gathered, and the by
stander explained to tbe owner of tbe chain
that the policeman on tbe beat had gone to the
end of bis beat, toward Fulton street about
five minutes before. The thief had watcbed
the policeman, and undoubtedly he knew jnst
where the policeman was when he tried to pick
the man's pocket
It Will Not Down.
JTrom the Baltimore American.!
That Parnell commission report keeps bob
bing up before the English Tories, like poor
Banquo's ghost at the banquet board.
THE MABCH OF PB0GRE8S.
Ah met the march of Progress
Is driving Love from hence,
For how can parting lovers talk
Across a barb-wire fence?
No swinging gate to lean on,
H 0 high fence with its bars.
Which seemed to shut out Eden,
Where two eyes gleamed bright as stars.
n.
Ah me! the march of Progress
Exiles the great log fire.
Tbe stove severe and blackly grim
Can no falrboughts Inspire.
Tho tallow dip Is fated
Gas In its place burn bright;
Tbe candle bad an end some time
But the gas will burn all night.
m.
Ahmel the march of Progress
Made sail give way to steam.
And now an ocean passage
Is short-lived as a dream.
Mo time Is left for courting
Upon the steamers fast .
You meet a mal4 scarce know her,
When, behold! the Journey's past.
rv.
Ah me! the march of Progress
Has brought the railroad car;
More enchanting was tbe stage-coach
With its rumble and Its jar.
At the train speeds swiftly onward
It suggest nnreajt and strife
You hare no tlrae left for loving,
Y ou have scarcely time for life.
And now the mareh of Progress"
An Idol has o'erlhrown.
Which this age leonoclastlo I
Had left to me alone
Through tbe streets of sv'rr village
Blaze the great electric lights
And tbe porch bag lost its romance
Irhauga tbe balmy Summer nights.
-iJarl Scott Mines in Fm.
PIOFIBMSIOIT LEGISLATIOIT.
General Pennon States the Position of the
Union Veteran Legion,
(SFKCXU. TXLZQluit TO Tint DIKtUTCIT.l
Newark. O., February 20. The National
Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion
.was called to-order this morning at 10 o'clock
by- General Pearson, National Commander.
On tbe calling M the roll, delegates from 13
States answered. After tbe reading of the
minutes of "previous assembly General Pearson
delivered bis address, which was listened to
with marked attention. After congratulating
tbe comrades on the rapid increase of the or
der, be gave a detailed history of the origin of
the organization and its aims .and Objects. In
speaking of pensions, be said:
The question of pensions is one that has given
more than ordinary thought to tbe lawmakers at
Washington. Very many Congressmen, with the
sole view of catching the soldier's vote, have In
troduced pension bills without number, knowing
full well they would never come out of tbe hands
of the committee to whom tbey were referred.
Tbe question Is one or treat magnitude, and at
the meeting or the Advisory Committee it was
unanimously resolved to recommend this encamp
ment to again indorse the per diem pension bltl.
I will not discuss the bill. That Is a subject for
politicians to debate. You entered tbe service at
a time wtren' tbe safety of tbe nation demanded
tbe sacrifice. You gave up homes, business, all,
that yoimlght assist in saving tbe Government.
You were never drafted, nor did you buy up sub
stitutes to do your fighting, nor dfd you sell your
selves that others might escape tbe danger.
If those who remained at home to devour
the crops, run for office and become wealthy, see
fit to Ignore tbe promises they made to tbose who
rare up all. then the veterans of ,the late war will
in the future demand more tban glittering prom
ises. Speaking for myself, 1 am free to confess
that I am opposed to- placing on equality with the
heroes of tbe Republic tbe dishonorably dis
charged soldiers, skulkers, bounty lumpers snd
army bummers. He who saw no dishonor In de
serting his comrades In tbe hour or danger should
at least be made to witness the dlszraee of his ac
tions now. The per diem bill is one that to my
mind, commends lUeir to every fair thinking
man. it merely provides that the soldiers of the
Union army shall be paid for services setually
rendered by them not as a bounty, but in fulfill
ment of a contract made ani entered Into by the
Government. Tbe veteran believes that tbe
promise of tbe Government was tbe promise of
every citizen; that a national-obligation was a
personal debt, and that no possible combination
of words and pictures could take the place of
com. The bill ought to become a law, as It would
enable the Uorernment to make good tbe promises
made at the beginning and during the war, and
carry out ftapart Of the contract
The entire address was well received, and the
suggestions made will likely be indorsed. The
Adjutant General's report as well as tbe re
ports of all officers, was highly interesting, and
was received witb enthusiasm.
Generals Dan Butterfleld, of New York,
Brace, of Wisconsin, and other prominent and
well-known soldiers spoke at the camp fire to
night AN OBLIGING SALOON EEPER.
The Latest and Most Sensible Flan to Bel
tie Harltal Difficulties.
Newabk, N. J., February 20. A queer set
tlement of marital difficulties was made public
to-day. George Kaegl is a protoerous saloon
keeper doing business at No. 11 Springfield
avenue. Abont a year ago Gnstare Berllng,a
Frenchman, visited the saloon. He could
speak nothing bnt French, and Mrs. Kaegi,who
speaks French, was called in to talk to him.
After that Berling called often at Kaegl's
saloon and was always entertained by Mrs.
KaegL Mrs. Kaegl is yonng and very good
looking. After a while the neighbors began
to notice and talk about the flirtation between
the saloon keeper's wife and the Frenchman.
A week ago to-day tbe saloon keeper was to
formed a man was acting In a crazy manner on
the other side of the street Looking out he
saw Berling, and on going up stairs he found
his wife at a window engaged to a flirtation
with tbe Frenchman. He demanded to know
whether she loved tbe Frenchman, and she re
plied in the affirmative. When asked whether
she was willing to give up her husband and two
children- for hint, she again answered in the
affirmative. Thereupon the husband rushed
ont and brought in the Frenchman. The wife
then proceeded to pack up her clothes, and
shortly after left tbe house with ber lover.
Tbe'hnsband refused ia allow them to leave
by tbe side door, and made them walk through
the saloon, where he treated them at the bar
and wished them good lucav
SCOBING SUSAN B. ANTHONY.
Sirs, marietta Boaes oa Her Way to
Washington With a Grievance.
Chicago, February 2a Mrs. Marietta M.
Bones, of 80th Dakota, a well-known worker of
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and
for ten years the vice-president of tne National
Woman's Suffrage Association, was at the Pal
mer House. .There is a -Woman's Suffrage j
Convention at Washingtop, and Mrs. Bones has
been Informed Jbat Miss Anthony is abont to
merge the Natrona "-Association. Into another
organization, without as much as conferring
with tbe vice-president
As soon as Mrs. Bones heard of this move
ment she picked up her duds and started for the
battlefield.
"Susan B. Anthony Is trying to emulate
Francis B. Wiliard," Mrs. Bones said. "If I
am not mistaken the brainy women ot onr
party will rally around me, and we will show
Miss Anthony what we folks from Dakota are
made of. Then-there are other things against
Miss Anthony, she Issned an appeal to the
people of Sonth Dakota for funds. Every
time I tblne ot that 1 almost forget that I am a
ladvandlwant to call Snsan B. Anthony a
trickster. There, Fve said it and that's just
what she Is. So now!"
Mrs. Bones was so afraid she wonld miss the
first train to Washington that she held ber
watch in 'one hand and a time table to the
other,
SHOCKED BI A FAILDEB.
An East Liverpool Dry Goods merchant
Cleses His Doors.
tSriCIAI. TH.XQB.Uf TO TUB PUr-ATCH.1
East Livebpool, February 2a The un.
looked for failure of Forneys, drygoods, is an
nounced. The' creditors are not only in Lee
tonla, but capitalists in .New Lisbon, Colum
biana and Salem are affected to the extent of
over $25,000 for money loaned. Banks and
money lenders are badly caught and the
amount given above is exclusive ot bis bills
payable for merchandise, the amonnt of which
is not snown at present.
The failure is said to be tbe heaviest that has
'ever taken place in Eastern Ohio and it is
feared tbat others may be drawn into the
wreck who are not able to stand the loss.
Perils of Ocean Racing.
From the Boston Globo.J
Tbe fact that the ocean greyhounds are at
It again, taken in connection with tbe large
number of bngo icebergs reported on the
ocean, suggests the painful possibility that
some flier may yet "get there" after a passage
so short as to shock the whole world.
Observed In ibe Blargrass Region.
From tbe Kentucky Colonel.
It Isn't always the fast girl that gets married
first It Is the little demure girl who sits in the
corner with one young man and hangs on to
him.
- NOTES FOB WOMEN.
White kidfceavuy embroidered in silver
bullion is one of the most attractive features
of tbe leather passementerie.
Tbe Tosca flounce is a new splashed gauze,
quite inexpensive, and wide enough to make
tbe skirt Usually it Is splashed in gold with a
border of woven ribbons matching In tone the
tulle.
A favorite union of colors tbat fashion
just now affects in plaids is greeh and Black. It
is noticeable in the McLeod, the Gordon,
Mackenzie and the famous Forty-second Tar
tans they offer a charming combination.
Woolen ball'f rtnges have again appeared as
trimmings -for simple nonse dresses of printed
flannel, cashmere and other all-wool goods.
Tbey come in graduated lengths and ot all
wool or of the finest wool mixed with silk.
Many of the tight undertleeres that forma
part of the Indoor toilet are embroidered In
silver or gold, while the long, narrow over
sleeves, that have been lined with silk to match
in tone the foundation ot the dress, are edged
with tbe metal embroidery.
Tas redlngote is capable of universal adap
tation and shows In the varied forms the de
lightful trick of appearing as charming and
effective at one time as another. In every case,
however, wbether-npon the promenade, at the
S o'clock tea while indulging in the frivolities
ot an evening ont or in the seclusion of one's
boudoir, It is stately in effect and In perfect
harmony with the skirt over which it U
draped.
Vei. vet capes are modeled after the far
cape that has had such an extended run. The
favorite' Is known as the "Four in Hand." It
has a deep pointed yoke,, which may or may not
be covered with gold embroidery. From this
fall two capes, and at tbe throat Is placed a
high turnover collar. Good taste will decline
trimming ol any kind upon these garments, a
simple bow and loops of ribbon at the neck be
ing all that is required m a garniture.
CDBIOUS C05DBNSATI0KS.
Two carloads of honey Ieit San Diego,
CaL, on Saturday for Eastern markets. The
yield of that county last year was 800,000
pounds.
Willis Barnes, of Charleston, Ind., has
invented a little machine which is operated by
clockwork, and t""v. automatically, ou glass,
50,000 lines on a space of an inch.
The record ot salmon catching In Eng
lish waters the, past season shows a falling
off In size and number from previous years.
There were many catches, however, of fish
weighing from 40 to 60 pounds.
The English Government is transport
ing young trees by the wholesale from Scot
land to the Isle of Man, "here Greeba Moun
tain Is being thickly planted with them as an
experiment with practical forestry on a large
scale.
Tbe other day in the Iowa Legislature)
Peter O. Matthews, a fult-Blooded-Digger In
dlan. officiated as Chaplain. Ha served In the
army during tbe war, was an Indian scout.went
to college, became a minister and now teaches
school.
"There Is a Iadv living on the east tida
of the river," says an Augusta, Me, paper,
"who is In her seventies and Is cutting a new
set of teeth. Several months ago the gums be
came painful, and in a short time the new'
teeth began to appear."
Sidney Hill, of Glens Falls, H. T., is a
clever man. He heard a burglar In his house)
aJew-F,ienM -B0- "Hand me my revolver."
cried Mr. Hill to stentorian tones to bis wife.
The-burglar fled at once. This report of a pis
tol In the house was too much for his nerves.
The chief clerk in a Liverpool court has
been arrested upon the charge of systematically
stealing the revenue stamps from ihadocu
raient?J?assmctDro,16bhis hands to be put on
nie. Tbe matter has been going oa for many
years, and the profits to the clefi have been
enormous.
The cave-in of the bluff that took placa
at Yaqnlna, Ore, last week was worth thou
sands of dollars to the railroad company. A.
thousand dollars' worth of powder wonld not
nava accomplished what the rain did. The
rock and dirt f ell into the bulkhead just wbero
it was wanted.
Thomas Jones, for long years a porter
In a hardware house in Fort Wayne, has, by the
death of a relative in England, fallen heir to
1373,000. It Is the one-eighth portion of an es
tate valued at ROOaOOO. Jones has been a day
laborer all bis life, and he taxes his good for
tune In a sensible manner.
A brilliant flash of lightning, followed
by a roll of thunder, brought .Boston's citizens
to their windows tbe other night, a few minutes
past 10 o'clock. Snow was falling at the time,
and later hail fell to thick showers. The lighi?
ning was continued at intervals during halt an
hour, but the thunder was not heard again.
Seattle was founded 38 years atrobv
some 30 or 40 men. who went there to the
schooner Exact which had been chartered' by
a party ot California miners to go to Alaska.
These young men were landed at AUd point
and went to the site of Seattle, which was then
an Indian settlement and mainly a dense
forest
"William Holland, a German farm hand,
working on Mr. Fox's place, a mile from Fin
ley station, Cumberland county, N. J., Eas been
troubled with a dull pain in his left ear. Pick
ing at it on Sunday he was suddenly relieved ot
the pain by taking from the- ear a small black
bug about tbe size of a pin bead. For one year
this bug was lodged in the ear, and gave him
much trouble.
A deer was captured alive in Honson,
Me, recently. He was first seen crossing tha
narrows of Lake Hebron, within 60 rods of tha
hotel, walking slowly, and seemed to be study
ing tbe plan of the village until a team drove
onto to the pond, when he suddenly changed
his intentions and started up the pond, making
his way directly into Mr. Eben Bray's yard,
where he was captured.
A corked bottle that evidently bad
floated about 2,000 miles, was picked up in tha
river near Pointa Coupee, La, last week. Is
was opened and the contents fonnd to be a slip
of paper bearing these words : "Thrown over
at St Paul, Mmn,"l5tn of April, 1880, by B. C.
Libby. Finder please advertise where it was
found and wha date and mneh oblige yours
truly. Send this paper to the St; Louis Repub
lic to advertise," The paper was dry and
well preserved, and the characters not in tha
least defaced. The paper was mailed to tha
Republic
George "W. For, of Kedwood City, Cali
fornia, has in his possession one ot tbe most
remarkable cariosities ever found on thePacifla
coast nothing more nor less than an abalona
shell, in tbe interior of which, firmly encased in
tbe pearly shell secretion, there) are auhaby's
aboe.and..atocklng- The shape fj perfect in
every particular, and the size indicates that tha
owner ot these pedal coverings was a very
young child.' The sole ot the shoe and the toe,
badly worn and red from water soaking, can bs
plainly seen where the secretion has not entire
ly enveloped them.
Here Is how one Maine minister spends
his spare time this winter: Elder Bowie, of
Phfpsburg, Is rnnnlng the steam holster of tha
Parker's Head Ice Comppny at present while
still performing his pastoral duties. On Sun
day he walks up from the Center, holds his
services at the two churches under his charge,
takes whatever tbe congregations feel like giv
ing, and helps himself out in various ways.
Tbe general opinion of him entertained br tha
people is pretty clearly shown by the remark
of one of ills parishioners: "lie comes tha
nearest of being one of the old apostles of any
man I ever see."
Flowers are fading as trimmings for
evening dresses, says a London paper, and tns
fashion is setting in toward birds and insects.
Flights of jet swallows are seen fleeing across
the skirt ot an evening dress. Perhaps tha
bodice will be ornamented with a swallow, too.
Hnge butterflies made of jet, gold tinsel, or of
pearls and iridescent beads are made large
enough to come right across the front of tha
bodice of an evening dress. The wings are out
spread, and tbe butterflies are said to be mod
eled from natural specimens. Smaller butter
flies borer abont the shoulders and on tha
skirt
Hotels are few and ill-conducted in Bra
zilian coast towns, but there are excellent
French and German restaurants to Bahia and
Pemambuco. When one has the bill to settle
he finds that tbe score runs into the thousands.
The basis of currency is an imaginary unit, tha
rels, 1,000 of which make a milrels, worth, apart
from exchange, about 50 cents. The lowest
nickel coin is 100 rels, worth 5 cents. Below
these are copper coins, 20 rels. being equivalent
to a cent If one dines with a friend at a res
taurant tha score will amonnt to 7,500 reis a
result startling to the uninitiated. When real
estate transactions are conducted the figures
rise into tne milllous. and when trade statistics
are computed billions and trillions are brought
in. .Reversing me process, one pays z,uuj reis
to a boatman to go ashore from a.steamer. 1,000
reis or a milrels for a bottle of beer and soma
cheese, 500 reis to a guide for pilotage through
a public building, 200 rels for a nde on a street
car, 100 rels for a turn on the lift from tha
upper to the lower turn, and another 100 rels
for having his boots blacked.
FLIPPANT AND FBSNT.
A Grammatical Error. Lady of tha
house Can you saw wood?
Tramp No, ma'am; bat I can tee it (Exit
tramp). Tim.
Johnny Peck Pa, what is meant by "the
ruling passion J"
Mr. N. Peek-Aik your mother, my son, she
knows all about It. Tim.
A City ofthe Dead. Little Mane Browns
Stone (or New York, on her flrst visit to Phila
delphia Mamma, who's desdf
Mrs. James Browne atone The Inhabitants,
Hear. Puck.
A Narrow Escape. Fangle (reading)
December Ills the favorite wedding day in Scot
land. Mrs. Fangle Why.one day more and the Scotch
wouldn't get married at tlLJudss.
Misinformed. Mrs. McCorkle "Whit U
your son doing now, Mrs. McCiackle f
Mrs. MeCrackle-He la a pharmacist.
Mr. McCorkle-A farm assist 1 he? Why, X
heard some one say be was clerking in a dru
storc-Jado1.
It "Was n't a Change of Heart Mame
Why. only last week you said tbat nothing, you
father and mother eould .lay wonld ever mae yon.
marry Bob Bobbett, and now you've engaged
yourself to him. Why did yoa do ltr
Loa-Itwas something Bob said hlraseU; He
had n't asked me last week. Fact.
A Corroboration. Miss "Weehawkea .
Ton know that a nod's a good a a wlnkto a blind
horse. - T "-aL.
MlssBoston-It is accepted as ail Incontroverti
ble fact tbat ac abrupt Inclination ofj;the caput Is
equal to value to a rapid voluntary inovenBt
the evellds la attracting the attenUoa'ofa'UghV
Iessequlne.-Vudor. ""lE; '
A Legal Indorsement Time is moner
the sages said la the good old times, .WaC-:
And It flndVa modern echo when wspuaJahpsstt
crimes. . Z. .. ffsil'
When the Judge pronounces sentence this Is tas- '
well-worn phrase: V.
The decision ot the court Is ten- dollars or tea
days."-Ju4a,
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