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PITTSBURG. FRIDAY. APR. 11. 1S901 Patrons of The Dispatch who have cliangcd their residence shouldpromptly notify their carrier or agent, either in person or by letter addressed to the business office. This will insure uninterrupted delivery of The Dispatch. 3-The nUIXES OFFICE ol THE Dl! IWTCIi Ims been removed to Corner ol Smlthfleld nnd Diamond streets. A GEAVE BISK. Mr. James B. Scott states In straightfor ward language in The DISPATCH this morning the risk Councils will rnn if they refuse to mate the Pittsburg library ordi nance conform to Mr. Carnegie's wishes. It may be that Mr. Carnegie, iu any event, will continue to extend his generous offer to Pittsburg, but it is just as well to remember that he has the power to withdraw it in the event of the city's representatives in Coun cils exhibiting hostility to his plans. As to the course which it is incumbent upon Councils to pursue The Disi-atch has said enough already. There is nothing new in the situation. Its factors are un changed and unchangeable. We still hope that Councils will remember that above and beyond all other considerations the people of Pittsburg expect them to encourage, has ten and help the fulfilment of Mr. Carne gie's promise. The matter is in their hands and they must decide. BATTLE SHIPS AEE HEEDED. Congress showed a determination yester daytto go slow in the matter of spending the surplus on the new navy. At the instance of Mr. Holman, but with the concurrence of many Republicans, the House yesterday negatived the proposed appropriations for three new battle ships. The reasons ad vanced for this curtailment of the naval ap propriations were mainly economical; some members also suggesting that the improbability of the United States being involved in a war with a first-class naval power rendered the proposed additions to the navy unnecessary. The latter argument is not worth much. It is unhappily a fact that the United States cannot count upon eternal peace with other nations that possess, powerlul fleets. Tl-e country has declared very plainl - its desire to possess a strong navy, and the condition of the national finances warrants generous appropriations for new vessels. The money for the new cruiser was voted. Cruisers are desirable no doubt, but they alone would constitute a feeble defense for our unprotected coasts. The importance of protecting our comparatively insignificant mercantile marine, for which crnisersare partly intended, is not so great as that of preventing foreign fleets from blowing Bos ton, Hew York and a dozen other seaboard cities into the interior. Battle ships are needed if any are. POPULAB ASSEMBLAGE. The latest thing in the line of propositions for public accommodation is that of a Chi cago clergyman who wishes to see "the old town hall of 2ew England glorified, made beautiful and accessible," transplanted to the West. The reason for this neec is stated to be that "our schoolhouses are too fine and our churches too expensive and dogmatic ally sacred to be used as rallying places for the people for the purposes of song, enter tainment, scientific and popular instruction; -while our public halls built by individuals for gain arc necessarily too expensive for Etich occasions." The value of a place for the people to meet for discussion of topics of common interest, or for the purposes justquoted may be con ceded. Yet it must be said that in the present day the supply is more easily fur nished than the demand for it is created. This appears in an examination of the argument cited. If the schoolhouses are too fine for such meetings, would not the town hall, beautified as is proposed, be open to the same objection. The fact is that if the popular demand for places of assemblage like that wfjre urgent there would be little difficulty making schoolhonses or churches serve the purpose. The last generation when it had topics for popular discussion found no difficulty in the matter of places for meet ing. They took their churches or met in Echoolbouses illuminated by tallow candles, and found that debate or instruction came juit as freely iu such places as in well appointed halls. Even to-day, if we mis take not, when the miners or ironworkers of any district wish to hold a meeting, they find that almost any place, whether an open hillside or the nearest schoolhouse, will serve for purposes of debate and decision of the issues under consideration. This does not necessarily antagonize the very commendable idea of enriching the ar chitecture of cities with town halls lor pub lic meeting. But it does suggest that when the old spirit of popular assemblage, either for discussion or instruction becomes active, it will very quickly lead to the provision of places for the meeting. THE SUPPLY OF SEBVAHIS. Philadelphia, in common with the rest of the country, is troubled for a practical solu tion of what is known as the "servant girl question." A number of prominent women of Philadelphia, following the initiative of the New Century Club, met on "Wednesday last to consider the problem in all its phases. There was considerable talk at the meeting, but the practical upshot of it all was that a fund of a thousand dollars was raised, or, more accurately, will be raised, to be used in establishing employment agencies under the supervision of the New Century Club which is, we believe, an organization com-jxin-d entirely of ladies. Pittsburg women will be interested, of course, in any experiments which their sis ters in Philadelphia may make with a view to making it easier to get and keep good domestic servants. The establishment of employment offices under the most distin guished patronage will not, however, we fear, strike housekeepers here as a positive panacea. The problem is too vexed and variously complicated to be solved with such a simple measure. It is true that some of the employment agencies which mediate be tween the mistress and the servant do not operate for the benefit of either party. Bad servants are supplied with good places through theseagencies sometimes, and the po lice records have shown that virtuous and in dustrious girls have been betrayed into un happy positions by the same means. But, after all, the chief and abiding difficulty is that the supply of hard-working, honest women fotyhousehold work is yearly becom ing smaller. The stores, the factories, and many avenues of labor which were a few years ago closed to the weaker sez, are ab sorbing the young women who a generation ago would have sought domestic service as a natural and congenial employment. The employment agencies may be multiplied indefinitely, and supervised most carefully, but the number of desirable cooks, house maids and nurses seems bound to grow less. THE CEY FBOH CUBA. Somewhat similar causes are impelling two neighboring countries to look upon an nexation to the United States as their salva tion. The neglect of the mother country and potential commercial reasons have led Canadians in no small numbers to express a desire for union with the United States. The latest news from Cuba indicates that the Liberal party there has hopes that this country will release the island from Spanish dominion. It is said that the number of Cubans who desire union with the United States is constantly increasing. Several Cuban newspapers have dared to declare in favor of annexation to this republic, and the hope is freely expressed that some states man at "Washington will see his way clear to co-operation with the Cuban Liberal party to this end. This is not a new thing in Cuba. "Whenever Cuban commerce has beeu depressed and the policy of Spam ex acting toward the remnant of her American empire, the cry for help has come over to these shores. Secretary Blaine years ago was not disin clined co listen to the appeal of Cuba. "Whether as Secretary of State he now holds to these views we are unable to state. Mr. Blaine has shown signs since he entered Mr. Harrison's Cabinet of conservative tenden cies which only a few years ago certainly did not characterize him. If we may judge him by the light of his policy as developed in the last two years it is likely that the pro posal to negotiate with Spain for the cession of Cuba would not meet his views at the present moment. Mr. Blaine undoubtedly is concentrating his energies upon the de velopment of the South American trade for the United States. Such a difficult operation as the annexation of Cuba can have no charms for Mr. Blaine until his grander plans with regard to a commercial union of the Americas are accomplished. That Cuba will eventually secure autonomy for herself at no distant date is altogether probable; and that she at some time may come under the sheltering wing of the United States is possible. The latter event is only likely to occur, if ever, when the great majority of Cubans desire it and make their wishes imperatively clear to the world. M0BE CAPITAL FOE PLATE GLASS. It is gratifying to observe that The Dis PATcn's opinion, expressed some days ago, that there was no reason to fear that there would be an overproduction of plate glass through the entrance of new factories into the domestic field, is now confirmed in a xery positive mannner. In another column may be read a well-authenticated report to the effect that the Ford City Plate Glass Company, which is now possessed of the largest plant in the world, intends to double its works. This will involve the invest ment of one and three-quarters millions of dollars. As we remarked the other day capital is not invested gener ally in new industries without a thorough survey of the ground, and we congratulate the managers of the Ford City Plate Glass Company upon having dismissed from their minds those apprehensions of overpro duction, which were rife but a little while ago. It is not at all likely that the enlarge ment of their works will pro vj unprofitable, though it may be that th- profits of the business are liable to be somewhat reduced as competition grows. In this connection it is also opportune to note that an eudeavor is to be made to induce the "Ways and Means Committee to recommend to Congress an increase or the duty upon plate glass, so as to make it abso lutely prohibitive. Such a recommendation is in line with the policy of the Republican party to protect native industries to the fullest extent compatible with the public good, and it should be adopted. The growth of the plate glass industry has been almost miraculous, and Pittsburg is deeply con cerned in its protection. THE CHAPEBOHE QUESTION. Shall the American girl in society be chaperoned? A "Washington paper has asked this question and obtained answers from a number of leaders of Washington so ciety. They think the chaperone is necessary. So do we if American society is to continoe to ape European ways. If Old "World fashions of life are adopted the chaperone is an indis pensable factor. That presupposes that the young women are brought up to believe in social amusements as an end primarily in life. One of the conditions which this arti ficial life requires is that there shall be an abundance of idle and wealthy young men. Where idleness and wealth are combined there is usually more or less viciousness. The chaperone is needed to protect feminine Innocence when it is brought into close con tact with this element. But there is no reason why Americans should adopt foreign standards and foreign ways of living. The American girl for mor than a hundred years has got along splendid ly without a chaperone. She can do without a watch dog still if she is true to her sex's traditions in this country. She needs ne chaperone if she exerts her will and devel ops the independence of her disposition. Spain is enjoying her usual spring dis orders. Spring fever among tbe Hldalgoes has more violent symptoms than with us, but it Is not often more dangerous in the end. The battle in Pennsylvania politics has begun in earnest, although the fighting is at present hottest in Washington. Congressman Dalzell is not backward in expressing his views of Senator Quay, and be could hardly make bis denunciation of tbe astute statesman from Beaver any stronger than his words in this issue clearly convey. It is notnews that thereis war between Mr. Quay and a certain section of his own party, but it is somewhat of a relief to have war solemnly declared and begun. Watch-dog Holman growled so grimly about tbe naval appropriations that he fright ened tbe Republicans into following bis lead. The Democratic Speaker of the Rhode Island Assembly borrowed a club from Mr. Tom Reed yesterday. Republicans who left THE' the House in a body he counted as voting in the negative, and thus obtained a quorum. A Democratic Daniel come to judgment. Winter came back to take a look at us yesterday. He found us here, somewhat dis heartened, but still in the ring. President Harrison must be taking a good deal of interest in Pennsylvania politics these days. It is unpleasant to have to fight with jour mouth shut. But a President has to fight undor White House rules. Mr. Lea's letter found a loud echo in the capital. It set the wild echoes flying, as Mr. Tennyson would observe. The big well by Montour run still gushes with unabated energy at little more than half a dozen miles from City Hall. Allegheny coun ty's oil field will make older fields bustle for their laurels. Senator. QtjAY went East yesterday. But the war between biin and Mr. Dalzell will soon be coming West. The price of lumber is not likely to go up any higher, an authority states. As Pittsburg wants to put up lots of houses this summer she can see lumber fall with equanimity. PROMINENT PEOPLE. Mrs. Robert McKee, President Harrison's daughter, is expected in Boston this week. Lord Wolsely standi:, it is now stated, no chance of being appointed to tbe command of the Queen's forces in Ireland. Minister Reid is to be banqueted in New York on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are to sail for France on Tuesday. Senator Brice, of Ohio, has nffcrod to du plicate any appropriation the Legislature may make for his alma mater, Miami University. It is now claimed that Mr. Edwin Cowles, the late editor ot the Cleveland Leader, was tbe first to propose holding a World's Fair in 1S.12. The German Emperor and Empress will go toJiorway about July I to spend a few weeks. Daring their visit the King and Queen willliTe at Christianla. - Prof. H. W. Farnam, of Yale, is to be married to Miss Kingsley, of New Haven, daughter of the editor of the New Englandcr and Yale Meview. Allen G. Thurman has been confined closely to his house In Columbus, O., by rheu matism this winter, but in other respects bis health is very good. Captain White, of tbe English array, well known as one of the hardest riders in England and an able officer, has accepted a colonel's Commission in the Sultan of Turkey's army. It is not generally known that Dr. Mary Walker has become a cripple for life. On Decoration Day last she fell and broke ber right hip. She will never again be the man she was. Senator Plumb was an editor beforo he went into tbe railroad business and became a millionaire. He istallandrawboned.3rears a coatee and a slouch bat, and owns up to 53 years. Dr. S. G. Dearborn, the physician attend ing Governor Goodell. of New Hampshire, is reported as saying that, although the Governor may recover from this attack of illness, be can never do any more work. The readers of a morning newspaper recent ly vote 1 a prize to Inspector Williams as tbe handsomest man in New York, but tbe Police Commissioners havo decided that he should not be permitted to accept the prize. ADYICE TO 0UK LXPL0RERS. Armstrong County Would Like a Ylslt From Tbo Dispatch Party. From the Klttannlng Union Free Tress.! Yesterday The Pittsburg Dispatch started out an expedition to test the roads of Western Pennsylvania. They co through Washington county first and each day the staff writer will report on tbe condition of tbe roads as he finds them. A light wagon with good horses will carry the expedition members along. This is a novel idea, but may result in some good. We would advise The Dispatch, however, to send tbe delegation through our county first. No county in the State, except Butler county, perhaps, has roads such as Armstrong county bas had and now has. Here is the field ot oper ations. A trip to Dayton will satisfy any of the curious on road condition. -We imagine that a little run over to Worthington'would make tbe genial writer of The Dispatch expedition very sick of his contract. Two horses could not draw the Studebaker wagon which is used in tbe expedition, even though It is light. No, The Dispatch has made a grave mistake. First, it should have found out the county that had the worst roads and given It a trial. One trip out of town for six miles and back would have satisfied all curiosity. Wo are ashamed of our roads, but wo are not ashamed of letting a road commission know it. It is high time that the Stato does something in tbe line of road improvements, and we hope The Dis patch will be able to furnish tbe road com mission some red-hot pointers on what should be done. A FURNITURE EXPOSITION. Scheme of Cincinnati Manufacturer to Pnt Their Goods Beforo the Public. Cincinnati, April 10. Ihe furniture manu facturers of Cincinnati have united in an effort to place their industry beforo the people in a novel way. They have decided to have a mam moth furniture exposition this summer in tbe Exposition buildings, where their products will be on view from July 8 to August 9. It is an undertaking never before attempted, but ihe men engaged in it ay their output is $9,000,000 in value annually, and tbey are agreed that an exposition can be made that will be of Interest to everybody who bas anything to do with furniture. Mod Scow n Necessity. From the runxsutawney Spirit.: The Pittsburg Dispatch has decided to send out an expedition to investigate the rural roads, and, as it says, "get at tbe depths of the mud and other facts connected with the coun try highways." It its expedition should visit this section, and wants to get at the "bottom facts" about the depths ot the mud between Punxsutawney and Frostburg it will have to be supplied with scows, sounding lines and diving bells. DEATHS OP A DAY. Harry C. Teetera. Harry C Teeters, formerly a resident of Brad dock, and assistant bookkeeper at tbe Edgar Thomson Steel Works, died yesterday at the resi dence of his sister, Mrs. I. N. Kichard, 1106 Con rad street, East End. Harry's aeath will be sub ject of regret to a very large circle of friends and comrades. He had done good service In the cav alrr during the late war and was promoted to command of his company for meritorious service in the field. During the last administration he was nnpointed to a minor office In Washington, which he held until the close of Cleveland's l'resldency. Socially he was a general laTorlte, and in his fam ily relations he was a kind and loving husband and father. Bliss Annlo Lorettn Welsh. Last evening the death of Miss Annie Loretta Welsh, daughter of Ann and Michael Welsh. 247 Centre avenue, took away one of the brightest and most popular yonng laales of that vicinity. Scarcely past her 21st year she had endeared her self to all who knew her hv her loving disposition and pleasant manners. The principal aid to her mother lutlio management of domestic affairs, she will be sadly missed In the home circle. She was educated in the Eleventh ward pnbllc schools and hundreds of ber schoolmates will learn of her demise with deep regret. Miss Welsh is a sister-in-law of Coroner McDowell. The cause or death was heart dltcase. Robert Morrow. Robert Morrow, yardmaster or the Panhandle Railroad yards, died at 5 p. x. yesterday at his residence, 105 Webster avenue. He was 43 years of age and long known as a prominent Democrat, once being a candidate lor Council on that ticket. Some years ago he lost an arm in the railroad ser vice, but since his recovery got the position of yardmaster, which the company officials say lie filled with fidelity and satisfaction to all. The funeral will take place at 2 r. M. on Sunday. Signor .'"nggl. LONDON, April 10. Slgnor SaggL who with Uazzlnl and ArmelllnL formed the triumvirate In ISIS, when the people rose In rebellion, drove Plus IX. from Borne and established a republic, is dead. Archbishop Eder. Vienna. April 16. Achblshop Eder, of Salz burg, died to-day. . ' PITTSBURG DISPATCH. THE TOPICAL TALKER. Tho Cbolce of a I.tbrarlnn for tbe Carnegie J.ibrniy In Allegheny Tho Fitness of One of tho Candidates Contradicted by a Cyclone. 'THE choice of a librarian for the Carnegie Library in Allegheny is likely to be made In a few days, and the city across tbe river stands a good chance of really enjoying the use of the great storehouse of knowledgo before the year ISM has been pnt on the shelf. Tbe sight of the Allegheny Library actually erected in an admirably central position Is enough to excite the envy of Fittsburgers, who seem likely to have to wait a year or two before tbe foundations of her library are even laid. In fact the Alleghenians have only one seri ous problem in regard to their library still un solved. This is the choice of the librarian. The comm ittce of Allegheny Councils to which the choice of a librarian bas been left probably realizes that it Is not an easy thing to find a man for tbe place. There are quits a number of men who would like to be librarian and draw $2,500 a year for life. As to the qualifi cations of the declared candidates there ap pears to be considerable doubt, except in the case of Mr. Erasmus Wilson. Nobody who knows Mr. Wilson can doubt for a moment that be has special adaptation for tbe manage ment of a library. He is, in the first place, a sincere lover of books. His education has been broad and catholic. He loves books by nature. A good librarian must have bis heart in bis work. Then more than -any othr man that I have talked with on library matters, ho bas an understanding and appreciation of tbe diverse influence which the Carnegie Library can exert upon the community, if handled properly. He has original and thoroughly practical ideas of interesting in reading tbe very people Mr. Carnegie must desires his library to reach, namely, those who do not and cannot, by reason of their pecuniary and other circumstances, read now. M1 R. Wilson's conception of a librarian's duties does not halt after placing tbe books in the shelves, cataloguing and handing them out to readers. The librarian of a great public library must be something more than a mere caretaker and clerk, in Mr. Wilson's idea. He must plan for the encouragement and di rection of reading; he must prompt and co-operate with the educational forces of the com munity. Tbe best backing that Mr. Wilson has In his candidacy comes from men whose names stand for tbe advancement of science, literature and tbe arts generally among the rank and file of the people. He would have tbe heartiest kind of help from the best men in the two cities if he were maoe librarian. If the personal qualities which make a roan what ail tbe world calls a gentleman are desir ableand who thinks they are not? in a libra rian, all the more reason then for the choice of Mr. Wilson. TT is seldom that a man gets contradicted by a cyclone. Something very like it occurred In a lofty building in Pittsburg on Wednesday. Two gentlemen were standing near the window looking out at the clouds, ominously fluffy and gray, which the wind was driving across the sky. "I wish," said one, "that I was out of this building looks like a cyclone coming." "Nonsense," said the other, "you're much safer up here than in the street," and as he spoke a furious gust of wind tore the iron shut ter from its fastening and hurled it against the window, sending the glass in big splinters all oror the room. THE BUCKET SHOP WAR. A Chicago Firm Posts the Quotations In Spite of ihe Bom il of Trade. Chicago, April 10. Some discussion was caused in'the Board of Trade circles to-day by the fact that Schwartz & Dnpee, aleading com mission firm, were posting the regular quota tions on their office blackboard for public inspection, contrary to tho orders of tbe directors. The messengers ot tho firm were excluded from the board when the fact was learned, but members of the board who cannot be excluded were found to supply tbe rebellious firm with tbe quotations, Schwartz fc Dupee claim that their black boards are for the exclusive use of bona tide customers and that tho bucket shops and tbo general public are not allowed to benefit by the Sosting the jealously guarded figures. Mr. lupee said to-day that the rutting of Quota tions was costing his firm 600 per car in' com missions. In his opinion the recent increase in business on the board was not due to cutting oft tbe bucket shops, but to reports as to crop damage, and be expressed the belief that if the quotations bad not been cut off tbe business would have been twice as large. CURRENT TIMEIji' TOPICS. AN Illinois farmer has squandered $3,000 on a cow. He didn't pay that amount for her, but has spent that much In fines, but as he gets pure, un adulterated milk he Imagines her peculiarities are not over-expensive. In looking over onr Democratic exchanges, a person Is led to believe that spring Is really at hand. Tbe chicken crop Is booming to an alarm ing extent, if the crop or roosters is a criterion to go by. Wnr all this suspense of the whereabouts of George Francis Train? Since sailing from San Francisco nothing has been beard of him, and a gasping public is anxious to know whether he Is on the high seas or taken un quarters with the cannibals. A Norfolk, Va., church has resorted to a brass band to draw an audience, lr the band proves as dull as the preacher, the peonle or Nor folk stand a good show of being lost beyond all re demption. Philadelphia's gait Is not to be sneezed at hereafter. Twenty-five divorce knots were un tied in one day recently. Tne Quaker City is fast putting on metropolitan airs. BotjLANGEtt is reported dead-broke and many miles away from home. He should make application with some American bureau to take the lecture platform. The Italian organ recently started in New York City is proving a miserable failure. The op position "organs, with monkey attachments, are too much for It. NEAT AND ARTISTIC. Tho Dispatch Contnlns Everything That Makes n Great Newspaper. From tbe Klttannlng Democrat and Sentinel. We call the attention of our readers to the merits of The Pittsburg Dispatch as a journal of the greatest excellence in all things which go to make up a first-class dally news paper. Tntc Dispatch bas long held an envi able position among the Pittsburg dailies and it shows no disposition to loosen its hold on popular favor by a retrograde policy In its man agement. Its news and discussions of timely topics are always presented in a bright and readable way and come to the reader clothed in such typographical attractiveness as to be al ways a source of delight to tbe printer and all lovers of the neat and artistic Tbe Sunday edition of this great paper has shown remarkable vitality and progress. In extent and variety of its literary features it rivals the leading metropolitan papers of a similar kind and its circulation has made such strides that it now averages over 50,000 copies. You can make no mistake by joining its large list of readers, RHODES & CO. MAY RESUME. Creditors Willing to Arrange for the Re opening of tbo Ahton Mills. Philadelphia, April 10. The creditors of tho insolvent firm of John B. Rhodes A Co., pro prietors of the Ashton Mills, of Delawaro coun ty, held a meeting to-day. About 50 of the lead ing drygoods houses of tho city were represent ed, and the expressions of views, with oue or two exceptions. Indicated a general desire that some arrangement snoum us maue nereoy Mr. Joseph B. Rhodes, who constitutes the firm, may be enabled to reopen the mills at as early a date as possible. Mr. Rhodes presented the followlngstatement of assets and liabilities, the values of real estate, livo stock and machinery having been taken from the official records nf Delaware county: Liabilities, judgments 117,543 07; notes and open accounts, SZ72.01S 23; total liabilities, $389, 661 30. Assets, mills, machinery, farms and live stock. E1IW.410 00; stock on hand in mills and store. $25,000; total assets, $191,410. A committee was auDOinted to ascertain tho actual value Of the assets and report at an adjourned meeting tc be held on Monday next. ! Yotrd Against Revision. , Ravknswood, W. Va April la Ihe West Virginia Presbytery, after a long debate, last bight voted by a majority of one In favor of re Vision of the confession of faith. FRIDAY,' APRIL 11, READY FOR MEBCI'S WORE". Eleven Norses Grndnatcd nt tbo Homeo pathic Hospital Interesting Exercises Several Fashionable Weddings An En joyable Little Party Other Social Mat ters. The chapel of the Homeopathic Hospital, on Second avenue, was filled last evening with a cultured audience, mostly ladies. The occasion was the third commencement of the Pittsburg training school for nurses. Lilies, nasturtlons and many colored carnations relieved tbe back of the rostrum, on which were seated President William Metcalf, Bishop Whitehead, Rov. Dr. Purves and Dean Willaid and Secretary Mc Clelland, of the faculty of tbe school. Tbe 23 nurses of the hospital, including the II graduates, all arrayed In tulle caps, white aprons and light drossos occupied tbe right of the ball. The programme of tbe even ing was an interesting one, and was Inter spersed by musical selections by a select man dolin club. About 8:30 o'clock Rev. George T. Purves, D. D., made tbe invocation, and L. H. Willard, M. D dean of the training school faculty, followed with the introductory address. He described the life of the young ladles in tbe training school, and comnlimented tbe teacher. Miss Margarite P. Wright, and Superintendent Slack, of the hospital. Right Rev. Cortiandt Whitehead. D. D., made an address in which he contrasted the hospital nurses ot 20 years ago. who were usually tbo abandoned female convicts nf our prisons, with the cultured, refined ladies, especially trained ladies who perform the divine work of minister ing angels in the hospital of the present day. J. II. McClelland, M. D., Chairman of the Executive Committee of the school, made an address to tbe graduates in which he portrayed tbe more striking features of tbo life they were aDout to enter upon, and he warned them that wnue tnere were many rose in tneir patn oi life, there were also many thorns. After saying that when some 3 ears ago he had helped to found the hospital, he did not expect to be present n such an occasion a that of last evening. President Wilham Metcalf, of the Board of Trustees of the hospital, gave tho young lady graduates their diplomas. Follow ing are the names of the graduates: Mrs. Nan nie M. Bebout, Mrs. Zylpha O. Bear, Misses Pauline J. llraun, Martha E. Brush, Madce S. Cooper, Carrie (i. Cooper, Sarah C. Covert, Williamina Duncan, Alma F. English, Ida F. Giles and Tillie G. McDonald. Mis Harriet Couch was also a member of tbe class, but was not ablo to take the examination because of sickness. She will be examined later. After C. C. Rinehart, M. D., of the faculty, delivered the valedictory. Bishop Whitehead pronounced the benediction. EXTENDING ITS SCOPE. The Historical Soclrty Eager to Do Much More Good. Tho regular meeting of tho Western Pennsyl vania Historical Society was held in the Court House, yesterday afternoon. Tbe report of the Board of Directors was received and approved. It outlined a plan for putting new life into tho society, securing rooms for regular meetings, securing a fund to purchase a proper library, and recommended that the annual fee for mem bership be raised from $1 to $2, and that of life membership from $5 to $15. The way this object is to be accomplished is by interesting the busi ness men of Allegheny and Pittsburg in the affairs of the society: ask them to become members, and solicit subscriptions. The report, after belnir adopted, was referred back to the board for the purpose of having tho suggestions in it carried out. Mr. Thomas Harper read an interesting paper entitled. "Indian or Iraelitel" It was a refuta tion of several advanced theories that tho In dians were originally Israelites, having been one of tbe lost tribes of Israel. Mr. Harpergave many interesting parallels between the cus toms, religious rite?, language, practice of idolatry, sacrifices to divinities which were in common use with both the Indians and Israel ites, and it is upon this similarity in general customs that the belief had been maintained that the Indians were only a lost tribe of Israel. Mr. Harper argued that they were not, be cause none of the tribes had been lost, but were dispersed and absorbed by other nations, and also that the Indian had no conscience to distinguish between right and wrong; whereas the people of Israel bad. The paper was ap proved and the meeting adjourned. AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR. A Fancy Dress Drill nnd a Farce for Free Reading Rooms. Last evening the members ot the Mt. Wash ington ladies' gymnasium class.'gave the first ot a series of entertainments for the benefit of the Free Reading Room. A fancy polo drill, performed by Orin Sadler. Zella Grey, Minnie Beach, Lucy Sadler, Kate Wilbert, Mena Eagle, Georgie Beach, Gertrude Heard, Nellie Torrence, Ella Jones, Elsie Brown Cora Mc Millen and Bessio Burrows, all little ones, was performed under tbe direction of Miss Blanche Jones. It was greeted with loud applause. Tho farce "Striking Oil," followed. Tbe cast was as follows: Mr, Watson. Mr, S. W. Harper: Mrs, Watson, Mrs. McKee; Lord DuU tonheade. Mr. G. Ocden; A Lunatic, Mr. Mor land: O'Kafferty, Mr. S. Williams; Laura, Miss N. Morland; Mrs. I'lunkelt, Miss L. Mor land; Miss Clarendon, Miss Friscilla Young. The play went off splendidly, and for amateurs, the performers were really excellent. The whole affair wound up with a pleasant supper; Library Hall. AN ALLEGHKNI WEDDING. Miss Emma Taylor Peoples Becomes tbo Bride of Josrph Williams, Jr. In tbe Buena Vesta Street M. E. Church an. other Easter weddiog came off y csterday. Miss Emma Taylor Peoples was married to Mr. Joseph Williams, Jr., the service being read by Rev. Dr. Miller, pastor of tho church. The bridemaid was Miss Margaret Snodgrass, of Bellovuc. and the groomsman Mr. E. Nor macott. Messrs. W. H. .Williams, "W. M. Mc Elroy, T. M. Harton and Thaddeus Peoples officiated as ushers. Several hundred guests were present from all over tbe United States Dr. Bissel), organist of the Buena Vesta Street Church, presided at the organ, and played several selections from "Lohengrin" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." After the ceremony a reception was given at the Palo Alto street residence of the bride's father, Mr. William Peoples. Subsequently the bride and groom left for New York, from whence thev will proceed to Boston, and thence by sea to Florida and Cuba. SIX HUNDKED GUESTS At the Flcmtng-Jitlson Wedding In East T.lbertr Yesterday Afternoon. Yesterday afternoon, at tbo Calvary Episco pal Church, East Liberty, Dr. Richard K. Flem ing was married to Miss Elizabeth S. Jillson, daughter of Prof. B. C. Jillson, of tho High School. The church was crowded to overflow ing, some 600 invited guests and a host of spec tators being present. The bride looked Charm ing in a fawn-colored Paris traveling robe; and after the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. George Hodges, A. M., Rector of Calvary, the newly wedded pair drove to the Baltimore and Ohio depot, whence they proceeded to Washington, D, C, their honeymoon headquar ters. The ushers for the occasion were Dr. J. H. Thompson, George West, Dr. W. A. Kossler, William Kerr, Charles West and Dr. Thomas Gallagher. The presents, which were very handsome and valuable, numbered about 60, and came from far and near. Hornberger MncKrell. Miss Bessio MacKrell, of Brooklyn, N. Y., sister of' J. C. MacKrell, of Hazel wood, and Mr. Harry O. Hornberger. of Hazelwood. were married vesterday. The bride is very hand some and distinguished looking, beside being quite a noted musician, Married at Mansfield. Miss Eleanor J. MacConnell was married yes terday in the TJ. P. Church, Mansfield Valley, Pa., to Samuel J. Fleming, of Pittsburg. Miss MacConnell is a daughter of Joseph MacCon nell, of Mansfield. Social Chatter. Moore's Hall, Hazelwood, was last eve ning the scene of considerable gaiety, a cotillion being given there under the auspices of sev eral young married ladles of Hazelwood. A reception was given yesterday by the pupils of Christy's Dancing Academy. Fully SOU Invitations were issued and tbe attendance wa3 large. Mrs. John Haworth, of Stockton avenue, Allegheny, gave a dance last evening in honor ot her daughter. TO AMALGAMATE THE SOCIETIES. Presbyterians Call a Yonng People's Con vention on the 15lb. An offort is being made by Presbyterian lenders In this city to form a Young People's 1'resbjterian Alliance. To this end a meeting Will bo held in the Second IT. P. Church, Sixth areuue, on the 15th Inst. All ot the various young people's associations of theMonongahela Presbytery will be tepresented at the meeting. Tbe object of tbe alliance is to unite in closer bonds these various bodies, to that their Chris, tian work may be productive of greater results. . 1890. NO NEED OF A NAVY. The Provision for Three Battle Ships De feated la tbe Honse A Test of the Civil Service Lnvr The Tariff BUI to be Re ported on Monday. tTtfA sniNOTON, April la The House to-day went into Committee of tbe Whole upon the naval appropriation bill. Mr. Herbert, of Alabama, offered an amendmont providing for tbe construction of two (Instead of three) coast line battle ships. Lost. 31 to 62. Mr. Peters, of Kansas, moved to strlko out the entire clause for tbe increase of the navy. He believed that tbe United States had no need of battle ships, and possessed all tbe cruisers that it required. Mr. Cannon, of Illinois, said that he did not know much about the navy, but be wished to make a few re marks about tbe bill. Continuing, he said that nevertheless he began to suspect that he knew as much as the experts on the floor. He had watched naval progress and feared that those Bhips proposed to be built would Decomo obso lete before completion. He believed in a small, compact and perfect navy, Including tbe best type of vessels. Mr. Kerr, of Iowa, said that he represented a district in which there resided many Quakers, who had sent him petition after petition re questing him to vote against this appropriation loran incieaso of the navy. They knew that this preparation for warfare was in the direc tion of war with foreign countries. After further debate Mr. Holman, ot Indiana, moved to strike out the paragraph providing for the three battle ships, but leaving in the provision for an armed cruiser. Agreed to OS to 70. Mr. Peters, of Kansas, then withdrew bis motion to strike out the entire clause. The bill was then favorably reported to tbe House, but no final action was taken and the House ad journed. w Testing the Civil Service Lnvr. Tn the case of tbe Old Dominion Republican League action bas been instituted in tbe courts of this District for violation of the United States civil service laws. It bas been deter mijed to waive all further proceedings, and to admit a statemeut of facts on the part ot the defendant, C. A. Newton, President of the league, in order that tbe same may be passed upon in a higher court, and a final decision had In the Supreme Court of the United States. Newton, who is not a Government officer, and who is charged with a violation of the civil ser vice law by soliciting contributions of Government employes for campaign pur poses, will test the right under the civil service law to solicit such contributions by one not in the employment of tbe Government, and also test tbe question whether tbe sending of a letter by such a one to a Government employe and delivered on his desk is a solicitation forbHden by tho twelfth section of the civil service law, and if it is a solicitation, whether that law is consistent witb the Constitution ot the United States. Programme un thf TarlfH A ccording to the arrangements made when tbe tariff bill was laid before the Ways and Means Committee by the Republican members ten days ago, it was called up for final disposi tion, so far as the committee is concerned, this morning. Without reading the long bill, a direct vote was taken upon tbe question of re porting it to the House with a favorablo recommendation just as it Stands. Tbe result was that tbe report was ordered by a party vote. Chairman McKIulev desired to make tho report to tbe House at once, but as Mr. Carlisle stated that he had not quite completed the report of the mi nority and desired a few days' time, an under standing was reached that the bill should be reported to the Honse Monday next. The committee will have another meeting on that day and will endeavor to adopt a programme lor the debate in the House. John Sloan, of New York, made a brief argu ment to-day before tbe committee in favor ot incorporating in the bill a specific provision covering art squares, a new kind of carpet, to equalize tho duty with tbe increases made in the cases of other carpets. Thnt Pacific Railroad Debt. The House Committee on Pacific Railroads entered upon tho formal consideration of the Senate bill providing for the settlement of Government indebtedness of the Union and Central Pacific Railroad Companies. Tbe first fire Sections covering the case of tbe Union Pacific Company were approved, with a few changes, tbe most important of which is one re ducing from 3 per cent to 1 per cent the in terest to be paid by the company on the bonds falling due during the next five years. Tbis is a partial concession to the wishes of the com pany, which desired the low rates of interest to prevail for tbe first ten years. Provision is made, however, for capitalizing the difference between the X per cent rate and tbe full 3 per cent rate for five years, so that tbe effect of tbe change is to reduce the amount of the payments for a time, but to make the final payments heavy enough to cover the difference. The committee also struck out of the. fourth sec tion the clause relating to a Government guar antee of the bonds. For tho First Time Since tbo War. At the review of the regular troops and the District National Guard to-morrow, which has been ordered for the special benefit of tbe delegates to the Fan-American Conference, President Harrison will be the reviewing officer. He will be supported by the members of his Cabinet and the delegates to the Inter national conference. This will be tbe first time since the War of tbe Rebellion that a President has officially reviewed troops by virtue of his office of Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. A CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY Between City and Suite Officials Over tbo Condemnation of Diseased Cattle. Chicago, April 10. The long-standing dis pute between tbe city authorities and the State Board of Live Stock Commissioners in regard to the disposition of the lump-jawed cattle reached act Isis this morning when H.C.McChes ney. a member of tbo board, came into the Mayor's office and served a paper upon His Honor, demanding police protection for the re moval of some 19 head of cattle, enndemred by tho city health authorities as diseased, from the pen in which they are quarantined In the stockyards to Bine Island. Tbe Mayor sent for Health Commissioner Wickersbaro.wboimmediately declared that the attempt to remove the cattle from the yards was simply a scheme to evade the city's bealth ordinances in the interests of an unscrupulous ring, which is endeavoring to create a market for lrtmp-jawed cattle in this citv. Dr. Wick ersbam called upon tbe Mayor for sufficient police force to enable officers to carry out tho city ordinance, and abate the nuisance by slaughtering the cattle and having them ren dered "ithin one hour. The Mayor then called in the corporation counsel, and a secret conference on the ques tion involved was begnn. Tho city officials finally capitulated, it being tbe opinion of tbe corporation counsel that it would be Injudicious of the city to Interfere with the removal of the cattle if the State officials should essay to enforce it. WILL FILL MANSELL'S PULPIT. Rev. G. W. Tarbnsli Called to tbo First M. E. Cbnrch of McKeesport. rerxciAL teleobam to tuk dispatch.: McKeesport, April 10. Rev. G. W. Tur busb, of WestChester county, N. Y has been appointed pastor of tbe First Methodist Epis copal Church to fill the vacancy made by Rev. Dr. Mansell's suspension. Rev. Turbush is an entire stranger to the congregation of the First Church, and will en ter upon his duties without any bitter feeling from members interested in the late unpleas antness. He is a man of fine ability, aged about 40 years, and is married, having a wife and several children. He will enter upon his duties as soon as he can make bis arrangements to leave his present home. A SURE SIGN OF SUMMER. We can tell the summer's coming; Not because'tbc bees are bumming, Nat because there's perspiration on the faces we may meet. But there Is a surer reason Why we think we near the season The people all ate walking on the shady Bide the street. 1 We are sure that summer's near ns; Not because the blackbirds cheer ns. Not because our wives are cleaning honse while we tile carpet heat, K ot because of Making gardens Nor or flashy Dolly Vardens Tho people all are Walking on the shady side the street. We are sure the winter's over; No, because we smell the clover, Nor because themilk we boy at morn or evening isn't sweet. Not because oar wives are sighing To be summer dresses buying Tbe people all are walking on the shady side the street. Summer surely Is advancing; Not because the files are dancing About bur heads to find a ticklish place to drag their" feci. Not because bOck beer Is flowing A or of folks to picnics going The people all are walking on the shady Side the street, " 0DB MAIL POUCH. The Discharged Conductors. To the Editor ofTne Dispatch: In looking over to-day's edition I find an item reading: "At the general office of the Pennsylvania Company yesterday It was stated: 'We do not believe Mr. Ford ever made tbe statement that no conductor should remain on the lines more than four years. It is con trary to the policy of the Pennsylvania Compa ny to be suspicious of their men. It observes civil service reform In the promotion of men for faithful duties. AH Mr. Ford's subordi nates know him to be a liberal man and a gen tleman, both in personal treatment and his en deavors to give as liberal compensation as Is practicable.' " In answer I would ask why. U Mr. Ford is a liberal man and a gentleman, does be, at tbe start, brand his conductors to all patrons of the road by forcing upon them ticket slips which read: "The conductor" will indicate by punch mark from and to the station you pay fare. Should any mistake arise tbe passenger will please report the facts to Mr. Ford." In other words, be asks each passenger to be the rail road's detective. We are suspicious, say tbe railroad people, of all our conductors. If. as tbe article reads. It is contrary to the policy of the Pennsylvania Company to be suspicion of tbelr employes, why do they do tbUT For both tried and untried hare to submit to said branded indignity. Again, tho conductors werp, according to the article, discharged for sufficient reasons, and it would not be to their interest to have matters investigated. It Is this same imputation that makes every conductor desire an investigation. No evi dence, however derogatory, can hurt more than sending them out discharging "for sufficient reasons." yet not stating reason s.and leaving all tbe world to treat them with suspicion. 1 am a regular patron of tbe Pennsylvania Railroad lines, as well as others, and know many of the men sent off, and a more gentlemanly, courte ous set of conductors I never met. Regular Traveler. Pittsbtjro, April 10. A Laborer on n Library Site. To the Editor of The Dispatch: As I read The Dispatch daily I see consid erable talkabout locating tbe Carnegie Library I concluded to suggest that tbe city buy the real estate bounded by Washington and Bed ford avenue, and join it with tbe water basin. I think this wnuld make an excellent location, and as tbe main-objection Mr. Carnegie has to tbe site is tne burning of coal on the locomotives no doubt tbe railroad company would abolish it and beautify the grounds below it. Also there is talk of tbe center of the citv moving eastward or toward East Liberty. The main business portion of tbe city will always be tbe center and the terminal points of all tbe rail ways. If tho library is located in the East End, will we have a branch in the city? If not, how many of our working men will ever see it with out they go out and have a look at the outside of tbe building on Sunday? How many work ing people will movo out to East Liberty when they can get as cbean. if not cheaper repts, in the city, and bow often will the people ot tbe Sontbslde and Mount Washington and other districts see the library? Then again, was the donation made for tbe wealthy or the laboring men? If for the former, put it in the East End; if for the latter, locate it in the city. The rich are better able to come to the city than the poor are to go to tbe East End. Pittsburg, April 10. Blacksmith. Have Come Is Correct. To the Editor of The Dispatch: Is the following sontence correct: "I would have came in had he not been there?" Or should come be used instead nf came? Uniontown, April 10. Inquirer. Thn Monon. Incline. To the Editor of The Dlspatcbt In answer to "Constant Reader's" inquiry, would state that the Mnnongahela Incline com menced operations in 1872. DlART. Pittsburg, April 10. A DEFECTIVE MEMORY Prevents tbe Secretnry of ihe Gas Trust From Giving Awny Secrets. Chicago, April 10 The taking of testimony on F. M. Charlton's motion for the appoint ment of a receiver for the Chicago Gas Trust began this morning before Commissioner Windes. Theodore B. Wells, Secretary and Treasurer of tbe trust, was put on the stand and subjected to a long and searching exami nation. His answers, however, were very guarded, and If the trust had any secrets which It wished to retain it still has them, for Mr. Wells gave none of them away in his testi mony. His memory in regard to matters which Mr. Charlton desired most to get at was very faulty indeed, and when such points were touched upon he was forced to admit that he could not recall tbe facts. Among the matters concerning which his memory was deficient, were these: As to whether or not the four companies which formed the trust owned gas plants at the time of ihelr sale to the trust: as to whether or not the trust has any money on deposit: as to who wrote the minutes of the last meeting oi tbe trust; who turned them over to tho witness after the meeting," or as to where tbay are now. Tbe examination continued as follows: "Do you remember the trust paying a dividend on March 2S" "Only by hearsay." "By hearsay: who paid it?" "The Fidelity Insurance. Trnst and Safe De posit Company, of Philadelphia." To whom was the stock of the trust transferred and wbatwasthe amount received for such stock the witness could not say. His books would show that, however. "Did the Fidelity company buy the stock of tho Gas Trust Company?" asked Mr. Charlton of the witness. "It was deeded to tho Fidelity," replied, the witness after a long wait. "Who carried the deed to tbe Fidelity?" 'I did." "When?" "On tho day nf the meeting last March." "To whom did you give the deed?" "Mr. Widener, one ot our directors." A PLEA FOR THE CONFESSION. Dr. Cnnntnghnm Arcars for the Old Articles, nnd RpvUion Is Defented. ISFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISrATCH.t Clavsville, April 10. The last session of tne Washington Presbytery was held to day. Yesterday the revisionists, led by Rev. Dr. Moffatt, President of tho Washington and Jefferson College, made 2 vigorous attack upon what they called the objectionable manner of expression of somo points in the confession of faith. To-day the anti-revisionists were led by Dr. Cunningham. He maintained that the articles on which revision was asked wore the rugged and prominent points of theconfesslonof faith, and the funda mental principles of tho Presbyterian Church, to change which would be to destroy its identity, and weaken the effectiveness of its peculiar system. He ridiculed the idea of a ''sweet confession," that Rev. Mr. Snowden wanted. He said the demand for revision did not como from the lay members of the church, but from a half dozen high churchmen ot New York, who sought to break away from tbe most honored tenets of the church. Tho Doctor made a powerful argument for tbe retention of the anciont doctrines of the church. It was as clear, compact, comprehen sive system of doctrine ever formulated. The scholastic theology of tbe Western Pennsyl vania divines bad been ridiculed, but it was the "rock of conservatism" that would always keep tbe distinctive features of tbe church In tact. Tho voto was 17 for and 12 against re vision. CANADA'S TARIFF BILL. Secretnry Blaine's Idea of Reciprocity Ad mired by Ihe Opposition. Ottawa, Ont., April 10. The delate on tbe clauses of tbe new tariff bill was adjourned last night shortly after midnight without tbe addition of the clause concerning Increased duty on live cattle, sheep and hogs. The de bate was continued to-day, and there is no doubt that the tight will be long and furious. Mr. Freeman said he would prefer to take Secretary of state Blaine's Idea of reciprocity, which was that Canada could only get reclpro city by accepting political union, rather than the opinion of Senator Hltt regarding recipro city. Mr. McMillan, Dr. Lauderken. Messrs. McMullou, Bechard. Wilson, ilulock and Waldio all spoke against tho increase of dntv on the ground already stated by other opposi tion members. Hon. Mr. BowclI.MInister of Customs, denied that there was any spirit of retaliation in tbe tariff cianges. So far as tbe Canadian Gov ernment was concerned, it had no intention to rednce tbo tariff. As to the course whicb the United States was pursuing, they were prompt ed to it by such speeches as were delivered by the Opposition members. Ko one bad ever heard of a duty of 5 cents on eggs until the Commercial Unionists had made their bowling tour through Canada. The object ot the Americans was to get Canada politically allied to tbe United States. Exploring lllfe Northern Sens. Ban Francisco, April 10. The United States Coast iVrvey'i steamer Patterson sailed from here tbis morning for Alaska, having on hoard a party of explorers from New York whom she will land at Juneau. Tbe Patterson will spend about levea months making surveys In Northern leas. CURIOUS C0NDEKSAT10NS. Cincinnati's lamp posts are draped with crape in memory of a deceased director of the gas company. A vein of copper ore, supposed also to contain gold, has been discovered by a pros pector about 12 miles southeast of Pilot Rock, Ore. The returns of the pensioned veterans who fonght under the great Napoleon, who now receive $50 a year, put their number at 112, instead of ISO as In 1S8S. Within the past week tbe Sheriff of At lantic county, N. J., has sold 200 farms to fore close mortgages, and over 40 families have been evicted and are without homes and shelter. An Americus, Ga., negro is starving himself to death after threo efforts to kill him self by poisonin2.aU because his affections have been trilled with by a dusky damsel of Cuth bert. "Wine is now transported in Europe in tank cars, just as petroleum is here. One car recently carried 3.000 gallons from Italy to Ber lin, and the contents were received in good condition. There is now on exhibition at the Third National Bank in Scranton a check bearinx the signature of George Washin"ton. It was drawn just threo months and one day beforo his death. While a fire alarm pole was being sunk into the ground at Macon Friday it went Into a grave that bad evidently been the remany lontc years, as nothing was found save the remnants of a coffin. A young lady who was recently ad mitted to the Massachusetts bar secured a client, and last week married him. Bhe Is now goiner to apply for admission to practice before tbe United States Supreme Court. The English Postal Department is ad vertising for bids for the carrying of the mails by coaches between London and several nearby places. The coaches are to run only at night and to take tho mails which now go by train. A woman, Misj Jessie CarsoD, drives the stage between Osage ana Park Rapids, Minn. She has done it for years making three trips a week summer and winter, and often witb tbe thermometer down to 40 degrees be low zero. A factory for condensing milk and coffee has been built at Buena Park. Cat. It was Started up lor business last Wednesday and was inspected by many visitors. When in full operation it will use tho milk of 3,500 cons every day. The plant cost $20,000. Matilda Louise Shumack, 15 years old, died at St, John. N. B from an electric shock. While at tbe- Salvation Army barracks she touched an electric lamp with an iron poker, and at tbe same time she unconsciouslv caught an Iron post, thus completing the circuit. The construction of the pillars and foundations of the great Forth blidge con sumed 21,000 ton: of cement and 707,000 cubio leet of granite. The total amount of resnlting masonry is 117,000 cubic yards. Tbe weight ot the steel in the bridge proper is 51,000 tons. A new museum will soon he started in Paris, to be known as the Museum of the French Army and to comprise ancient uni forms, equipments, arms and everything relat ing to the history of French regiments. An enormous amount of material has already been secured. One-seventh of the coal mined is lost from beine broken up too finely to be burned with profit. A prominent railroad company ia now mixing the dust with pitch, and compress ing it into blocks that bnrn like hard coal, with the advantage that they are entirely consumed to ashes and leave no clinkers. Mr. Jacobs, of "West Chester, Pa., weighs 320 pounds and his wife tips the beam at 275. There are eight children in the family and each weighs over 200 pounds. Mr. Jacobs' mother was a very weighty lady, weighing over SCO pound". Combined, the weight of the fam ily is considerably over 2,200 pounds. There Is a very curious stone about which very little is ever heard. It is called the "Alexandrite," in honor of Alexander of Russia, who was very fond of them. In the daytime they resemble tn emerald, except that they are somewhat darker, but at night they are a deep purplish red. They are found in India, and. like all rare stones, vary muchiu their qualities. A whale whose sands of life have all rnn out is stranded on tbe beych opposite tba mouth ot the Banana river, near Melbourne, Fla. His length over all is 45 feet and 2 inches; beam about 10 feet; breadth of tail, JO feet 8 lncbes; length of jaw, 9 feet 6 inches. The im mense catcass is the center of attraction just now, but it bids fair soon to be noted more for its power of repulsion than of attraction. The District Attorney of Georgia says that moonshiners make a broad distinction be tween perjury in the State courts and perjury In tbe Federal courts. They perjure them selves outrageously in the latter tribunals and think nothing of it. They consider it their privilege to beat tbe Government if tbey can, fair means or fouL These same people can not be induced to perjure themselves In a State court. A new ventilator car has been con structed for the transportation of bananas and other perishable fruit. Tbe car has small win dows, with slat shutters in the front, year and sides. On the inside of the windows are the iron slide to slide over the windows should the dranght caused by tbe moving train be mora than is required. Inside the car movable open-work shelves are placed so that twice as many bunches nf bananas can be packed In the car as in the ordinary freight cars. A Scotch baker named Cameron, in Melbourne, had a strike in his shop, and when his delivery wagon went out it was followed by a buggy containing pickets of the strikers, who endeavored to induce tbe men in the wagon to quit work. Cameron hired another buggy and a rove along behind the pickets witb a gun across his knees. Whenever tbe pickets at tempted to talk to bis men on the delivery wagon he jumped down and threatened to shoot. He succeeded in making the pickets abandon their work, but be bas neen summoned to appear in court for intimidation with armed weapons. An automatic nickel-in-the-slot photo graphing machine has been invented. Tba person who wishes to be photographed stands in front of the machine, at a distance of about 2Ji feet, and looks stpadily into tbe lens for the space of five seconds. The sound of a cong informs him when tho operation is over. The interior machinery then passes the tin plate on which tho likeness is taken through a chemical bath In order to develop the picture, ana another to secure Its permanence, and finally throngh a water b.itb, where it is washed. In les3 than 50 seconds the finished portrait Is ejected. SOMETHING TO LAUGH AT. First Tramp Bill, what would yon do tlf you had a t'onsand d pilars Second Tramp i'a give yous ae cold shake. Terre Haute Express. Patient I am afraid something is the matter with mr bead, doctor. Doctor (examining patient's head) It Is all imagination, sir; there is nothing In it Hew Xork Sun. Briggs Sometimes I wish I could he a hermit, and not have to associate with my fellow men. Braggs You can get practically the same ef fect by eating onions. Terre Haute Express. "By George," Baid Hendrick Hudson as he entered New Jfork harbor, what a beautiful scene I I could stand here all day and drink it in." "Indeed you are right," said his mate, "It U most excellent port." Harper's Bazar. Health Assured. Physician I fear yon have been keeping yourself too closely confined. You should go out more. Take a constitutional every morning before breakfast. Colonel Mvehigh I always do, doctor, two of 'em, and never less than three fingers. Hew Xork Weekly. Busy Cabman (closing the door) Where to, sir? Apoplectic Gentleman (gasping) I I can't catch my breath. 1-1 reel as ir 1 were going to die. Busy ICabman-Yes, sir. Shall I drive to an undertaker's or the morgue, sir? Jew J"or Weetl'j. , Farmer's "Wife "What Is your name? Tramp Bill. Fanner's Wife-Land! You ain't the Bill for the promotion or mendicancy that's been In all the papers lately, be you? Tramp (sadly) Nome, that was a chum of mine. He was killed before he reached the House. I'm Indigent Tension Bill. You'll always know me, 'cause I'll never pass.-Fuc. a pertinent Question. 'Twas at the Easter services. Her fairand sou lfnl face Seemed quite the personation or both pfetT and grace: And to this nay, when memory her gracious pres ence brings, I think the thought her face first brought an angel minus wings. Was It a prayer she offered as with holy thoughts she ait? Ah, not She simply asked a friend: ''Where did 'you get that hat?" CMtaao Herald. y'. Ulo. tijaSI BBHBsV WsisWkWkwskstWXf5!mtWBSKnMnmKKKrm'' tMBsssJiPRl
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