t; V- -. r POMPEII OF AMERICA. Wonders of tho tiuried City Paleiiquo in Central Mexico. of BARE FIELD FOR ANTIQUARIANS. High Time for Reform in the Treatment of Firemen on the Ocean. IJiTEBESTIKG ETEEI DAT ECIEKCE Headers of The Dispatch -who desira information on subjects relating to indus trial development and projress in mechani cal, civil and electrical engineering and the sciences can have their queries answered through this column. The buried city of Palenque, Mexico, is beyond question the most interesting ruin in America, if not in the world. The very race and language of the people who built it are lost,and no one has yet interpreted the hieroglyphics which cover its massive walls. Perhaps the strangest thing connected with this extraordinary place is the fact that, al though the engineering skill indicated in its ruins is in manr respects akin to that of the ancient Egyptians, antiquarians and Egyptologists have never investigated the ruins or sought to interpret these graven records of a long-forgotten race. In 1750 a partv of Spaniards were travel ing in the interior of Mexico. They had wandered in search of things strange and new into the region north of Chiapas, when they suddenly came, in the midst of a vast solitude.to innumerable ancient stone build ings.the remains of a vast city still embrac ing from 18 to 24 miles in extent,and known to the Indians by the name Casas de Pie dras. The Indians themselves could give no account of its origin. Two exploring parties were afterward sent out by Spain, without, however, attaining any appreciable results. A third exploration was made in 1840 by American travelers. They found the ruins overgrown with so dense a lorest ot gigantic trees and tangled undergrowth that a person ten yards distant in any direction could not be seen. As the travelers had no axes, picks or shovels, but only the machete the short, brojd-bladed sword of the Indians with which to clear away this accumulation of centuries of luxuriant vegetable growth, and make systematic observations, but little could be accomplished. A vast number of fine liuildmgs however, were discovered, constructed of stone, with a mortar of lime and sand, tbe outer walls of which were cov ered with stucco and painted in pigments of various colors, and fantastically ornamented with figures in bas-relief and with intaglio inscriptions in hieroglyphics. Interspersed with these were palaces, pyramids and tem ples, nd there were ako the remains of an aqueduct by which the city was supplied . with water. One ot the buildicirs, which was in course of construction, stood on a pyramid 110 ieet Inch. It was 70 feet long, 25 feet deep and about SO feet high. It was very richly orna mented externally, and on the interiorwalls were tables of hieroglyphic inscriptions carved in symmetrical lines out or stone. One was only about half finished when the work was arrested lorever by the unknown catastrophe that c. je "like a thiet in the night" and obliterated the race of builders and all knowledge ot their literature. The solution of these inscriptions wonld in all probability reveal things that are more interesting and important from nu ethnic poin: of view than the dis coveries at Hercnlaneum and Pompeii. Only one statue was discovered that of a 'emale figure, ten feet six inches high, and more resembling Egyptian iwrtrait statuary than anything else "found in this new "Old 'Word." But it can safely be regarding as an indication that there are other statues and monuments in the lorest around. Where these great monolithic idols came from, how they were taken from the quarry, how transported and erected, with what instruments they rere sculptured, and the thousand and one points connected w ith the origin and mode of life of the designers and buildersof the massive structures round about, are questions, the solution of which would be received with the keenest interest, and they oiler a. field of investigation of the ntmost value from an ethnical standpoint; but unless the probe of science be soon applied, these treasures of FRENCH, KEHDRICK& CO., EXTRA SPECIAL REMOVAL SALE, On MONDAY, March 3, at 10 o'clock A. M., we shall inaugurate in this city the greatest, grandest and the most important sale in the history of the China Trade in "Western Pennsylvania. Our store is to be vacated, as we are soon to remove to more spacious quarters, in consequence of which the greatest of all MARK-DOWN CLEARANCE and BARGAIN SALES will be held. Our store is packed with goods which must be sold at this sale to make room for expected occupants. Cost during the sale will not be considered, goods to be sold at less price than cost to manufacture and import; the opportunity of a life time. Anticipate your wants and buy now. EXTRA CLERKS will be in attendance during the sale, so that all may be sure of prompt and polite attention. The few items mentioned below can give but little idea of the reductions made in all parts of the store: :: :: OPEN MONDAY A.T lO A- Mi. :: :: I SALE. First floor. 25 doz. decorated plates marked from Soc each to 12 l-2c. 25 doz. assorted individual butters marked from 1.50, 1.25 and $1 per doz. to 4c each. 1 lot china and pottery vases marked from 35 and 25c to 1-tc. 3 doz. sevrcs pattern china cups and saucers marked from 75 to 37 l-2c each. 1 lot of rich English china teas marked from $1 to 55c. 1 lot of plain and gold line tea pots, fireproof, marked from 60 and 4:0c to 27c. 24 decorated china cream pitchers marked from $3 per doz. to 14c each. 24 milk pitchers, assorted styles and decorations, marked from $2.50 to $1.40 each. Mail orders filled. Erenck Kendrick & ce GIG Smilhfield Street, Opposite City Hall. antiouitv will slip forever from the grasp of civilization. Forced Drnncht In Murine Practice. In a recent report, the Chief of the Bu reau of Steam Engineering of the United States Navy says: "Now that the time is rapidly approaching when the boilers of all the vessels of the navy will be worked un der forced draught, steps should be taken to educate the men of tbe fireroom force up to their new duties. A fireman accustomed only to natural draught becomes demoral ized when set to work in a lireroom where the fires are urged to their utmost by power ful blowers. We have training ships for sailors, but we vainly imagine that the put ting ol a man down the fireroom hatch with a shovel iu his hand makes him an expert ' fireman." Just what this means is conveyed vividly and accurately in the following extract from a lato article on "Atlantic Itacing:" "To pass between the boilers is to face a temper ature positively frightful; it.is almost im possible to let a druught of air through the space, but in many ships coal has to be bar rowed through it by the trimmers. "When forced draught is used the heat in the firerooms rises sometimes in deep chips to as much as 150 degrees. The only consideration is to get the air to the fires. If this is done it is assumed that the men will be all right. Thcrp never was a more unwise policy. The engineers are oiten driven to their wits end to keep the men up to their work." The time for reform has more than ar rived. That it will have to be carried out is certain, but whether it will consist in furnishing blowers enough and providing boilers and furnaces with air jackets, so as to bring down the temperature to a point where men can work in reasonable comfort, or better still in the supcrccssiou of manual by mechanical labor, time only can decide. A New Aerlnl Appnrntns. An apparatus for navigating the air, and for lowing vessels and vehicles over water and land is the subject of one of the latest patents. The inventor calls it an aerial railway, operated by two forces the obliqne impact of the wind upon the surface of areo planes or kites, and the resistance to this force of a drag at opposite ends of three or more draught lines. The drag-, when trav ersing over land, is to consist of wheels and axle with a brake, for which heavily laden sledces are to be substituted when traversing icefields, and it is suggested that the suc cessful carrying out ot this device would afford a means for the exploration of the polar zone. In water, the drag may consist of one or more boats, or a raft of logs. The kites may be multiplied as desired, and bal loons are attached to them to keep them aioit in the absence of wind. Steering is effected by the flexion of the wings by brace ropes. The height of the series of kites is regulated by halyards connected with the car in which the passengers ride. This car is supported oa the draught lines and may be suspended in any position and firmly held there by means of a brake, which grips the lines. If the voyage is to be a long one, the drag is supposed to be capablo of holding all the necessary baggage and sup plies. Cnco Fisblne. In Bnrmah a new industry, under the title of the Burmah Fishing Company, has been formed with a view of carrying out deep sea fishing with the most approved ap- W& MEDICINE For Weak Stomacli Impaired SOI, BY AI.I PR SS6riStf8lLS5Sf $$ BCVli-2! SkM rpMfiy $s&3 ft &w &&$ rfAwmv' jT'iiu mma i k-fc vovi n,;.: KiotMs 5.jn.,n" s "S8'v. JaQ. &S2L MSaSi6g&SmB6& ,V.V . KiV.k i,V..v.v .i'VrtVVw Aft VWNAO rcpared only by TH0S.BEECHA3I, St.HeIens,Lancashirc,Englancl. JB. W. A&JCMW & CO., Sole Agents FOB mWETEE) STATES, SOS & OG7 CAIVAIL. ST., IVE1V TOES, Who (if your druggist does not keep them) will mail Beecham's Pills on receipt of pricefa inquire first. (Please mention this paper.) REMOVAL 8AJLE. First floor. G Austrian china salad boivls, assortment of colors, marked from $S each to $4.50. G only, decorated fruit dislies, marked from $2.75 and $2 to $1.10. 1 lot low china fruit bowls marked from $3.50 to $2.12. 3 Haviland china bread and milk sets marked from $2 to $1.23. China bread and milk sets marked from $1.50 to OSc. 4 Haviland covered cheese dislies, marked from $2 io $1.15. Covered Haviland toast plates marked from $l.GO to S3c. 2 exquisitely decorated craclcer jars marked from $6 to $3.73. 3 English china cracker jars, with plates, marked from $0.50 and $5.50 to $3.29. Mail orders filled. French. Keiidrick cC CO., GIG Smith field Street, Opposite City Hall. pliances. The capital has been subscribed, and the venture predicted a success br the manager, an experienced deep sea fisher. Some two years ago a similar undertaking was attempted by the local Government, but after an expenditure of 10,000 rupees n miserable failure was the result. It seems that only fishermen from the coast ports at tempt sea fishing by means of nets, but the Burmese resort to the rivers and trap the fish in the following manner. An up right, oblong, finely made bamboo cage trap is set in intervals of a stockade consisting of solid bamboos firmly fixed across the river. The mouths of these traps iiave up right triangular slits, and the ends of tho bamboo slips point inward but do not touch each other; it is easy for fish ot almost any size to enter these traps and next to im possible for them to get out. There is a small flap which unites at the back of the cage to empty the fish out. This forms one of the most effective fish traps known. Gunn Porclia nnd Inilln Rubber. Many people think that gutta percha and India rubber are the same or very similar gums. This, however, is a mistake. India rubber is the solidified sap of a South Amer ican tree. It is of a soft, gummy nature, not tenacious, but very elastic; is easily de composed by oily substances, and does not stand acids well. The sap is prepared for the market bv coagulation and heat. Gutta percha, which is found in the East Indies, is obtained from the gutta tree. It is a brownish gum which solidifies by exposure to the air, and is usually scraped" from the tree with considerable of the bark adhering. It is fibrous and tenacious and acid proof. It has little flexibility and no elasticity, and stands oil much better than rubber. Al though it softens at comparatively low tem peratures, it may be melted and cooled many times without injury. It is used not only for insulation, but lor making damp-proof shoe soles and many other purposes. Vegetable Flannel. A large industry has been developed in Germany by the manufacture of a textile material from pine leaves. This material is virtually a vegetable flannel, and consti tutes a valuable addition to the textile fabrics of the country. The fiber is spun, knitted and woven into undergarments and clothing of various kinds. MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 3. Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. THE LONDON SPECIALTY COMPANY. IMMENSE. Bob Blavin, late or jonnson s Slavin's Minstrels, Gus Bruno, George Murphy, The Sbedman Bros., JOTAU. Geo. V. Brown, .Miss Polly McDonald, Gallagher & West, The Sisters Conlson, Harry La Kose, Felix & Claxton .Lester & Williams. March 10-ReiHy & "Wood's Hig Show. mh2-27 GUlNBAfcV Digestion Disordered Liver. DRUGGISTS. L Ffi"3!? X- K. J I SALE. First floor. Lamps. 1 artistic turquoise and gold vase lamp, supported by gold doljihins, marked from $30 to $21.10. 1 only, B. XT. center draft lamp, antique silver finish, marked from $25 to $17.28. 1 only, reticulated bronze lamp marked from $30 to $22.57. 1 bronze 'Klllrinii.-fnntpil. Irr.nm mar Jted from $45 to $33.67. 1 reticulated bronze and pottery banquet lamp, with Baccarat globe, marked from $32 to $2.iG. 2 only, umbrella stands,marked from $10 to $4.80. "O "TT1 JDu JuLi Mail orders filled. French, Keiidrick d) Co., GIG Smith field Street, Opposite City Hall. THEATRE "Under tbe W M ifSirirofftM' ? ffSrnt y Jf WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY. MARCH 3, MATINEES WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. First Appearance in Pittsburg OP THE DISTINGUISHED CHARACTER ACTOR, MB. RICHARD GOLDEN f j V Jf m j :i v t i if vvl' TMt IN HIS CHARMING CREATION OF p.S. this show is a dAisy tho bucltsnOrt chamPlon choir String baNil wilL be along to sing the SonGs in gonD sHaPe so will tbe bncKs port fire bncKet comPany tho BesT SrpiirTs there Is the aCting is Number one you hiVo to pAy to Get in RICliArD GoLdEn wilL act the PiecE C nigHtS steady sTarting AfteU SuPPer and Ueep it Ur until UedtimE withOnT stopping tho biGgest PlaY Piece in thE TowW MoRo for yoor money than yoTJknoW nhAt to do with' GRAnd acfings eveRy luGht leaVe youR Lanterns out side the dooR DonT brinG vouR Dog In HE them Home SteP llVoly dont hanG alOng the walk In FrONt YoUrs JeDproUtyof bucKs Port main e N B yoU can get Your nice warm seAts riGHT awAy at tho pLayUousa no TruBTing OLD JE OF BUCKSPORT, MAINE Presented With Special Scenery and the Original Cast, Including MISS DORA WILEY, "The Sweet Singer of Maine." bijou prices: 75 50 and 25c. RESERVED SEATS. 7 l -v March 10 Gilbert & Sullivan's im:o"vaxj REMOVAL SALE. First floor and balcony. 13 pieces Haviland china game set marked from $10 to $6.80. 13 pieces Haviland china fish set marked from $12 io $7.04. 13 pieces Haviland rbyal blue game set,decoration clouded land scape and flowers, rich gold, marked from $55 to $35.37. Haviland salad set marked from $15 to $8.27. China ice cream sets marked from $5.75 and $5 to $3.60. (Saucers.) Haviland china ice cream sets marked from $8 to $4.67. (Plates.) X 6 only, 13 piecev decorated Ice cream sets, $1.30, worth $4. 1 oatmeal set, 14 pieces, fine decoration, marked from $5.50 to $3.89. Mail orders filled. French, Kendrick D CO., 516 Smithfield Street, Opposite CityHaU. direction of liUXJi i2 u Kkj lii a NoTlcE, RIchArd GoLDen, tho GreiT PlAy acTor. will acT tho piEce oF OLD JeD ProTJty.of Bncksport, mainE, rigHt on thE st Ace oF Mr GuLick's blJou ThcAtroplAy honso In lliis heRe Town. X30ne Week comMeucIng B-MonDaY nlGht, Mr.rch the Sst WcDnesdaYand SatUrdaY he dOes ft tWIct at 2 o'ClocK anl) saMo Th Ne At 8 O'clock he will be hclPed by doRa Wiley the swEet slngelt of maine also by ZaOK WILcox the CoNstable also bY zeb haRdy thE team stEr and justice of thE pEaCe John Todd JoE StoVer and DIcK STubbs WiLL alSo Give Him a 11FT so Will Beacon Hill the BostoN drUmmer and That soN of a gUn Aaron heMMmWav the ViilAin of tHo PiEco liGe PrOuty will also taKeA haNd and PinkoY Piko too Tho WomEn will be mArtlia GiDDens TnbUlatioN ProTJty FanNy todD And mrs StUbbs so WillliT le tRretty. P. TY, New Opera, "Tho Gondoliers.' mhill REMOVAL SALE. Second floor. Take elevator. 3 only, 130 piece dinner sets, decorated Etiglish border pat tern porcelain, in brown and blue, marked from $25 to $11.79. 1 only, 143 piece imported dec orated china dinner set marked from $60 to $36.43. We show the finest line of dinner ware in the city, all of which is marked dotvn to close. Chamber sets second floor. Take elevator. 5 only, 12 pieces assorted styles and colors, best English make, marked from $12 to $7.37. 12 only, beautiful imported chamber sets in a variety of 'shapes and decora tions marked from $30, $25 and $20 to $14.08. s ! Mail orders filled. French, Kendrick & CO., GIG Smithfield Street, Opposite City Hall. EXTRA. BIJOU THEATER WEEK OF MARCH 10, Gilbert k Sullivan's LATEST -AUD- GREATEST HIT, THE ONDOLIERS, J OR, THE KIM OF BABATAlili "The score is superior to the Mikado." New York Sun. "It contains more catchy music than any other of the Sullivan operas." New YorK World. "Magnificently put upon the stage." Chicago Inter-Ocean. Sale of seats will commence Thursday, March 6, at 9 a. m. mh2-18 OLD CITY HALL. AMELIA B. EDWARDS GREAT LECTURE. The Explorer in Egypt, Next TUESDAY Night. GO and 75c Tickets at Kleber's. mhZ-43 HARRIS' JHEATER. Week Commencing Monday, March 3, EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. By special arrangement with MR. LOUIS ALDRICH, Tbe Best American Flay, IDIY PARTNER. BY BARTLEY CAMPBELL, ESQ., With a company of acknowledged artists. CHAPMAN & SELLERS, Mananers. Week March 10 GEO. A. BAKER'S BEN-NETT-MOULTON COMIC OPERA CO. rob2-18 A-XjIHj REMOVAL SALE. Art room third floor. Take elevator. Etagerc stands in Berlin metal, finished in bronze and jet, will not warp, all the rage in Berlin and Paris, for ornamental cups and fine china, 1 only, in square, marked from $21 to $14.89. 2 round marked from $17 to 12.13. 1 smaller round marked from $13 to $8.43. 1 corner stand marked from $22 to $16.33. 1 cornei' cabinet, silver finish, with plate mirrors, marked from $35 to $24.63. 1 Parlor cabinet, silver finish, marccajrom von to gasi.xu. Piano Lamp1 solid brass, perforated body, brass foot,spiral ornamentation, marked from $50 to $31.29. Mail orders filled. French, Kendrick d CO., 51G Smithfield Street, Opposite City Hall. D A IM Ft OPERA WfllTOrtllVB HOUSE MR. E. D. WILT. Lessee ana Manager. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Matinee and Night, DENMAN THOMPSON -AITD- GEORGE W. RYER'S Bcautlfnl Comedy, m 1 Iff 0 SISTERS A Story of Everyday Life told in a Natural Manner. "A Photograph of City Life." A Slice Cut Out of the Real World. Presented with Strong Cast Original Scenery, including the Famous Scene, The Housetops of New York. The Acme Quartet and the Whistling Bootblack. regulaTprices, 25c, 50c, 75c AND $1. Next Week-ROSE COGHLAN. mhS3 QUA O OPERA HOUSE Mr. m D. Wilt, Lessee and Manager. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 6, March 7, March 8. MATINEE SATURDAY. JOSEPH W. J. n I c COMEDY COMPANY, In Sheridan's Comedy, THE RSAL CAST AS FOLLOWS : Bob Acres Sir Lucius O'TriRser.. Sir Anthony Absolute. Captain Absolute Faulkland Joseph Jefferson W. J. Florence Edwin Varrey Frederick PanldmR George Frederick Nash .... George W. Denbam Far Joseph Warren Mrs. Malaprop Mrs. John Drew Lydia Languish Viola Allen Lucy Agnes Miller Sale of Seals OpgdsMoim at 9 ml SCALE OF PRICES. Parquet and first three rovrs circle $2 SO Balance Parquet Circlo 2 00 Dress Circle, first flyo rovs 150 Balance oC Dress Circle 1 00 Gallery 60 Next Week-ROSE COQHLAN. mb2-8t JEXTXtA., OPERA HOUSE. One Week, Commencini; MONDAY, MARCH lO. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Engagement of ROSE COGHLAN, Under tbe management of AUGUSTUS P1TON. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Eyenincs and Wednesday Matinee, tho romantic drama, JOCBLYN. Thursday EreninR and Saturday Matinee, tbe charming comedy, XJ3G- -XVOFJPIJSG'HOTX. Friday and Saturday Evening;, tbe emotional drama, FORGETOIE-NOT. Prices, 23c, 50c. 75e, SI 00. 81 50. mh2-85 Jefferson 10 FRENCH, KEHDRICK & CO., . EXTRA SPECIAL REMOVAL SALE REMOVAL SALE. Art room third floor. Take elevator. 1 royal Worcester ewer vase marked from $40 to $27.19. 1 JDoulton salad bowl, rich fluted oval pattern, marked from $25 to $14.79. 1 Crown Derby vase, rich ivory and gold, marked from $35 to $24.37. Boyal Dresden, Schilling's cele brated group, "Night," marked from $100 to $63. Mintons3 only, sugar and creams, marked from $14 to $9.27. Piano Lamp1 fine brass lamp, patent spring extension, marked from $4.5 to $27.83. Mail orders filled. French, Kendrick cC CO., G16 Smithfield Street, Opposite City Hall. WORLD'S MUSEUM, ALLEGHENY CUT, Haeet Scott Manager. ONE WEEK ONLY, BEGINNING MARCH 3, The One Great Attraction of tbe Season, B. F. F. M. Big Footed Fannie Mills. The most wonderful trait of nature ever known to exist. A beautiful young lady, but 26 years of age, with feet larger than the largest cured ham; her toot measures 25 inches in length, while the instep measures 18 inches in circumference. Imagine a lady walking abont the city wearing shoes No. 32. Miss Mills, although tb e owner of these cumbersome feet, u walk as sprightly as any young lady. She enjoys outdoor exer cise, and has engaged a carriage in which she will visit every portion of the two cities. She does this in every city she goes to. Miss Mills, while on exhibition, will ex pose her ieet in a modest yet satisfactory manner. One week only, beginning March 3. Everybody invited to see her alignt from the carriage and walk into the Museum, 12:30 p. sr. Monday, March 3. NEXT WEEK, MAKCH 10, The 4-act Melodrama, HELD IN SLAVERY. mhZ-83 OTTO HEGNER, THE PHENOMENAL BOY PIANIST, Will givo a Recital, OLD CITY HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 7. Tickets at Kleber's Music Store. Plan opens Monday. March 3. mh2-99 pjUENTHEll'S ORCHESTRA Furnishes Music for Concerts, Weddings, Hcceptions, etc., etc Leson on Flute and Piano given by PIIOF. GUEXTHiJt. ilOWood St. sel5-tl.su 3 SALE. Art room third floor. Take elevator.- Cut Glass orange bowl, fancy block, fan edge, marked from $25 to $17.98. Celery Dishes marked from $12 to $8.39. 1 pair quart decanters marked from $24 to $15.67. Quart pitchers marked from $4.50 to $2.87. Spoon trays marked from $8 to $5.93. 1 doz. Minton plates, bird and spray and landscapes marked from $30 to $23.98. 1 doz. Mintonplates, blue geo metric, marked from $10 to $5.98. 1 doz. royal blue A. D. coffees in case marked from $10 to $27.89. 4 royal blue Doulton chocolate pots marked from $7.50to$5.49. WOMB Mail orders filled. ,. French, Kendrick CO., : GIG Smithfield Street, Opposite City Halt, f .. TWpjPIE
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