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MINNESOTA'S WEALTH OF IRON.
Oklin M. Sanfobd.
THE ACE OF CLUBS.
Prikck Josef Lubosiikski.
OPINIONS OF MEDIUMS,
A Symposium.
THE FIRST SPRING r LOWERS.
Miss Margaret E. Houston.
CHIMNEY CORNER ENIGMAS.
E. R. CIIADBOURX.
TRIMMINGS FOR SPRING TOILETS.
Meg.
PROGRESS IN CALIFORNIA.
Bill Nye.
a tale of the midgets,
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SNUG LITTLE HOMES,
B, W. SHOPPEL.
A CURIOUS OLD BIBLE,
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METROPOLITAN SMALL TALK.
Claba Belle.
WOMEN AT THE CAPITOL,
iliss Gruxdy; Jr.
AN ANCIENT COLOMBIAN CITY.
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THE NEW THEOLOGY.
Rev. Dr. Geo. C Pcrves.
BEATRICE.
IL RiserHaggard.
SKETCHES OF SENATORS.
Frank G. Carpenter.
MRS. JOHN DREWS MEMOIRS.
Frank Fern.
ALABAMA CLAY EATERS.
W. L. HAW1ET.
TURNING OUT OLD MINISTERS.
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FUN AND PHILOSOPHY,
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THE AGE OF DOUBT,
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EDISON'S LATEST INVENTION.
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THE WEEK'S SPORT,
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THE BLIGHTS OF TIME.
Chasles TnEODORE Murray.
NEWS OF THE GREEN ROOM.
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PITTSBURG. SATURDAY, APR. 12, 1891
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PATCH fans been removed to Corner ot
SinliSifltld nnd Dinmond atrerta.
THE INCREASE IK LICENSES.
A total of 122 licenses granted in Alle
gheny City, added to the 307 already
issued in Pittsburg, will afford much
more general facilities for the bibulous
than Tiras offered by licensed saloons during
the previous year. It is now clear that the
total for Allegheny county will be CTer 500,
while everywhere the drinking facilities
are multiplied, so far as the law is con
cerned. It will be interesting to watch the effect
of this material enlargement of the number
of licenses. Last year's experience taught
us that the rigid cutting down of licenses
did not prevent the existence of large num
bers of illicit groggeries, while the law was
left to enforce itself. This year it is taken
for granted that the enlarged list of licenses
will shut up the speak-easies. But it is
certain that the illicit sellers, who have
discovered that they can do without a li
cense, under the police theory that it is not
its business to enforce the law, will oblig
ingly shut up shop becaase more of their
competitors have paid for license than be
fore. , Experience only can determine this point
beyond dispute, but it would not be strange
if it were discovered that the only way to
suppress illicit liquor selling is to strictly
enforce the law against it.
EXPLOEINQ THE EOADS.
Three days of The Dispatch's country
road expedition have shown reason for be
lieving that our rural roads have fallen into
bad shape, and that an immense amount of
effort in transportation is therefore added to
the labors of the farmers. There is hardly a
line of travel where the teamster would
have a better right to expect passable roads
than the route from Pittsburg to "Washing
ton and thence by the National road to
TJniontown. Yet even between this city
and "Washington the road record has devel
oped bad places whichstrained the new wagon
andovertaxedthepowerof thehorses. On the
othei hand, the value of a permanently im
proved road bed is shown on the National
pike, which, after a half century of use,
still affords teamsters a refuge from the
abysses of the mud roads on either side.
The expedition in he mountain roads of
Greene county will probably make some in
teresting revelations.
AFEICA'S ETTBEES RESERVOIR.
- Mr. Stanley's revelation of the existence
of a vast quantity of rubber trees in the
Aruwhimi forest in the Congo Free State
bst been discounted In part by rumors tp
the same effect which reached this country
aome months aj-o. It will be remembered
Ifje IJiMEtlj.
HwtfilAtfa "tutu-
that that philanthropic financier, Mr. Bus
sell Sage, on the strength of these rumors ad
vised young men who wanted to grow rich
to go to the Congo country and buy rubber.
Still Mr. Stanley is the foundation head of
all information on this subject, and it will
interest Americans engaged in the rubber
traae to note the gfat explorer's prediction
that Central Africa will be the rubber reser
voir of the world.
At present the United States gets most of
its rubber from South America that of the
best quality coming from Para, Rubber is
found in nearly all tropical or semi
tropical countries, but the valleys of the
Amazon and its tributaries have hitherto
had pre-eminence for the number and
quality of the various rubber-yielding trees.
It would appear that the characteristics of
equatorial Africa resemble in some degree
those of the Amazonian watershed, and that
both are peculiarly favorable to the growth
of thejvarious trees of the genus Eevea, to
which most rnbber-givine trees belong. It
has been found that these trees flourish best
on the rich alluvial clay slopes by the side
of rivers, where there is a certain amount of
drainage, and the temperature reaches from
S9 to 94 at noon and never falls below 73
at night, while rain is rarely absent for ten
days together.
The nossibilities of rubber production in
equatorial Africa have been widely can
vassed of late, and Mr. Stanley's discoveries
seem likely to induce a revolution in the
rubber markets of the world. At present
Africa is easily second as a rubber pro
ducing continent, for in addition to the for
ests Stanley alone has penetrated, rubber
has been found in and exported in large
quantities from Madagascar, Mozambique,
and the country lying about the mouth of
the Congo. Some of the rubber is obtained
from trees and some from climbing shrubs.
Du Chaillu, the African explorer, speaks
of a climbing plant called Wdambo, from
which the natives in the Gaboon and Congo
basins obtained rubber. In Liberia a tall
tree with handsome leaves furnishes this
valuable substance. The rubber forests of
the interior will doubtless be among the
principal wonders to be described in Mr.
Stanley's forthcoming book.
THE NEW GUSHEES.
The oil developments in the Montour
field are attaining magnificent proportions
Thestrikeofa five hundred barrel well, a few
days aco, is now thrown completely in the
shade by the appearance of a gusher which
rumor has estimated ns high as a two
thousand barrel well, but which conserva
tive observation estimates at a thousand
barrels of daily production.
This places a field of apparently rich
production at the very doors of our city.
The presumption of rich production is
heightened by the fact that this well which
was originally a moderate producer has
been turned into a great strike simply by
drilling filteen feet further into the sand.
With this addition to our natural wealth,
Pittsburg capital and enterprise should be
prompt to perceive the opportunity for in
creasing our industries by refining the
product of the wells before it leaves Alle
gheny county.
The Montour field will now be the center
of activity for the petroleum prospectors.
That all the enterprises there may be so
successful as to contribute largely to Pitts
burg's resources will be the nnirersal wish.
TJIJOBSEEVED AEBOE DAY.
The fact that yesterday was Arbor Day
passed by without much notice, and in this
section at least the day was more remark
able for the absence of observance than any
thing else. It is unfortunate that a custom
which has so great possibilities in it, both
of improvement and ornamentation, cannot
get a better foothood here. Not even the
finest buildings contribute more to the
beauty of a city than well-shaded suburban
streets, while the denuding of our rural
districts has in many ways been proved to
to be a great drawback. A systematic and
persistent effort to keep up tree planting at
least one day in the year would be of great
value to Pittsburg and Western Pennsyl
vania, both financially and esthetically.
Even if we are unable to maintain the
practice for the sake of mere beauty, the in
creased value which it would give to real
estate for residences is a material argument
in its favor.
FREEDOM FOE CONGRESSMEN.
A committee appointed by the National
Civil Service Beform Leacue has been in
quiring into the evils of the patronage sys
tem, and their report, just now made, pre
sents an almost comic picture of the Con
gressmen's woes in connection with the dis
tribution of offices All the Bepublican
members of the House of Bepresentatives
were requested by the committee to give
their experiences of the pleasures and pains
of dispensing patronage among their con
stituents. Twenty-lour members replied,
and their unanimous testimony was that
the business was all pain. The toil and
trouble of looking after about two hundred
and fifty appointments, which seems to
be the average number depending
upon each Congressman, absorbed more
than one-third of the entire time of these
Congressmen. This time should have been
devoted by right to their legislative duties.
It is no wonder that out of seventeen thou
sand measures introduced at the last Con
gress, more than eleven thousand were re
ferred to committees and never heard of
again, and that less than twenty-five hun
dred were finally acted upon. The commit
tees had not the time to consider the legis
lation before them; had not time to discrimi
nate between good and bad bills and in gen
eral did their work in a slovenly and care
less fashion.
The committee thinks a remedy for some
of these evils is to be found in the bill
affecting fourth-class postoffices introduced
recently in Congress by Mr. Henry Cabot
Lodge, of Massachusetts. This bill
provides for the removal of fourth class
postoiSces from the control of Congressmen,
and putting the appointing power in the
hands of civil service examiners and the
Postmaster General. The Dispatch
thinks some such measure as Mr. Lodge's
would be a blessing to the Congressmen, to
the postoffice service, and of course to the
people. It is in line with genuine civil
service reform a scarce article in the
practice of both parties.
UNIQUE VIEWS ALL ABOUHD.
There is something unique in the appear
ance of two colored gentleman before the
House committee having in charge that bill
upon cottonseed lard, claiming to represent
the interest of the colored people, and de
claring that the colored people must be pro
tected by the production of cottonseed oil.
The three tailors of Tooley street were not
more certain that they were the people than
these two colored orators are in their claim that
they arBthe colored people.instead of being,
as might otherwise be suspected, the repre
sentatives ot the Cottonseed Oil Trust or the
Chicago lard packers.
That phase of their attitude is not more
unique than their contention that cottonseed
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oil must masquerade as strictly pure
family lard. Cottonseed oil being a strictly
legitimate and useful product, it might be
supposed that it would stand on its own
merits. But the colored people, according
to their self-appointed mouthpieces, de
clare that it must be protected in the busi
ness of passing itself as something else.
Yet these peculiar features are fully
balanced by the prevailing Congressional
idea on the other side of the case, that the
way to dispose of fraudulent shams in
trade, is to levy a tax on the frauds.
Thebe is now a prospect that the border
raid claims may have a chance in Congress. A
favorable report has been made on the bill, and
as it is not a public measure there is a possi
bility that the bill may be passed in the full
ness of time.
It is interesting to observe the urgency
with which the Republican organs are advising
Senator Emery to name the candidate for Gov
ernor, whom be prefers, and to present bis
name to the State Convention. This way of
remedying the matters of which Emery com
plains is a familiar and favorite one with those
who have got the pins thoroughly set un. Bat
after some years of experience tho people who
are dissatisfied have come to the conclnsion
that a more effective way may be to preserve
their independence, and take their position
after the nomination is made.
The Missouri judge who has ordered the
grand jury to take cognizance of the gambling
practices of progressive euchre and high Ave,
evidently proposes to have no competition with
the standard Missouri industry of draw poker.
Collector Eehabdt has decided that
the player of the tuba in orchestra is not an
artist and must therefore be shut out by the
contract labor law. Tho orchestra that cets
through the custom honso under the political
definitions of art is likely to consist exclusively
of the genius who manipulates the cymbals
and extracts the expressions of passion from
the bass drum.
"Why not create an Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture next? There Is a great field in
that department for an able-bodied person to
assist in holding onto the function of doing
nothing worth mentioning.
Viscount Hampden, of England, who
has gone into the bu:i:r trade and stamps all
his butter with H's, evidently intends to set
matters right. The H's have so lone been
thrown away in English trado that the noble
butterman will no more than equalize things
by employing a superfluity of them.
The Philadelphia Civil Service Beform
Association is of the opinion that Clarkson did
not leave very much of the reform in bis de
partment. Clarkson had very distinct Ideas of
what he was there tor.
The Pennsylvania Institution for the
Blind emulates Marshal McMahon's famous
declaration by declaring that it and its officers
shall stay just as they are. But the pupils are
leaving and there is a doubt whether the State
appropriation will be as immovable, as the
abuses of the institution, .
"With New York and Chicago experi
encing the strikes in the building business,
Pittsburg can enjoy the benefit of having es
tablished good terms with the workmen in
previous years.
An ingenious Hungarian recently got up
a scheme to swindle a lottery out of the $250.
000 prize, and is now languishing In prison.
This indicates that time-honored precedents
mnst not be disregarded. The exclnsive privi
lege ot lotteries, to swindle the people, must
not be subverted.
Chicago's carpenters' strike has so many
other lssnes mixed up in it, that however it is
settled, it will be hard to tell whether it Is a
victory or defeat f ortbe eight-hour day.
The baseball diplomacy having given
place to actual playing, the cricketers are now
trying to negotiate terms which will enable
them to play with each other. The most strik
ing development of athletic sports is the exer
cise which they furnish for the muscles of the
jaw.
The conference of Fitler and Quay may
provoke sarcastic inquiries as to whether there
Is any intention of getting up another Presi
dents! boom for trading purposes.
A TWO thousand barrel well, five miles
from the city limits, if it had been fonnd fifteen
years ago would have preserved the independ
ent reflnics interests of Pittsburg. It ought
to revive them even after fifteen years' sus
pension of vitality.
One thing the "Western cyclones have
failed to do. They may destroy everything
else; but not a single mortgage has been blown
off the Western farms.
The election of the anti-Hill Democratic
candidate for Mayor of Albany by an increased
Democratic majority, Indicates that the Demo
cratic party is gaininc strength at the New
York capital, bnt that the gain is decidedly not
of the Hill stamp.
Lieutenant Steele is sentenced to be
reprimanded. Consequently the commanding
general mildly requests him to consider himself
reprimanded.
The introduction of a bill in the Hew
York Legislature making the acceptance of
fees or gratuities in excess of the amounts au
thorized by law a penal offense will take the
profits off New York ofQcehoIding when the
law is enforced.
PEETIKENT PERSONALS.
Lord Tennyson is suffering from his usual
attack of spiing goat.
Mb. Austin Corbin will bnild at his own
expense a handsome new railroad station at
North Newport, N. H.
General Malone's strongest rival for the
Consul-Ueneralsnip at Paris is General Adam
King, of Baltimore. Md.
Lord Wolseley Is at the head of a move
ment for the financial relief of survivors of the
charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava.
Junius S. Morgan began his business
career as a clerk in the jewelry and millinery
store of Messrs. Alfred Wells & Co., Boston.
JUDGE von SoHLEOEL, of the Probate
Court of Philadelphia, is a second cousin of
General von Caprivi, tho new Chancellor of
Germany.
A memorial bust of the late J. F. Bottom
ley Firth is to be Bet np In the London County
Conncll Chamber. Lord Rosebery started the
fund for it with a gift of $100.
The late Armand ao Pontmartin was a scath
ing critic of the "realistic" novel writers, and
used to say he hoped to die before M. Zola
should be admitted to the academy. He had
his wish.
Mb. Henby M. Stanley arrived at Rome
yesterday. He was greeted with cheers and
vivas by a ereat crowd of people. Signor
Vitelleschi, President of the Italian Geograph
ical Society, welcomed him to the city and
presented him with a gold modal.
General Lew Wallace was 63 years old
Thursday. As a veteran of the Mexican war
he has for 12 months past been entitled to a
pension of $8 per month. He has filed his ap
plication for the pension, but as he Is rich he
intends giving the money to the Orphans'
Home of Crawfordsville, lad.
The engagement is announced of Miss Vic
toria Sackville-West; the eldest daughter of
Lord SackviUe. to Mr. Lionel Sackville
West, eldest son ot Colonel W. E. SaoWville
West, of Bangor, North Wales. Miss West
was a great favorite In Washington last year,
and it was thought at one time that she would
marry a Philadelphia.
In Ii New Room.
The Helping Hand Society gave a reception
last'evening on entering into possession of its
new rooms, in the Bible building. Arch street,
Allegheny. Many guests were present, and the
occasion pasted on most Bgreeaoiy, ,
JSIiWtTflMlimitt I IU HI Ull UlimvasBsmmmi ! I L m-THvrw;m-rnrmr-r f-r .
A Leash of Short Stories From Divers The-
ntrlcnl Sources.
( VXTHen I was In Chicago recently," said a
theatrical man yesterday. "Mr. Booth,
who was playing there with Modjeska, told me
a pretty good story on himself.
"Owen Fawcett, the comedian of the com
pany, was not In the cast of "Richelieu" and
wishing to see one of the scenes from the stage
disguised himself and went on as a super. Mr.
Booth glanced at Fawcett once or twice, and
the latter, fearing detection, closed his eyes
every time the tragedian looked at blm. At
the end of the scene Mr. Booth called the stage
manager to blm and said: "Don't let that fat
old super go on the stage again. He slept dur
ing the whole of the act."
Qurinq Robert Mantell's recent engagement
in New York he posed for Hillary Bell,
who, since the success of his Ada Rehan as
Katharine which is now in the Shakespearean
Memorial building at Stratford-on-Avon has
been chief portrait painter to the dramatic
profession. The Mantell picture has been on
exhibition during the past week at Bell's stu
dio, in the association building. It Is a canvas
of SOxGO inches, depicting the duel scene in
Fontaineblcan. The picture Is cold and win
try in tone, the ground covered with deep snow
and the chill light of a January morning steal
ing in gray atmospbere through the trees.
The episode chosen by the artist is that one
In the drama when the duelists discard their
broken swords and fight with their improvised
daggers. The action of the principals and
their seconds is spirited. To a remarkable de
gree is shown the nervous intensity of the
scene, and, as each figure is a faithful portrait
ure, not only of the actor but of the dramatic
character, tne canvas is one of more than ordi
nary importance. Mr. Mantell pays SSOO to
Hillary Bell for this picture. Augustus Pitou,
his manager, has ordered from this artist a
canvas of similar size representing Miss Cogh
Ian as Peg Wofflngion.
Thev tell me. the theatrical gossips, that
Panllne .Hall, the somewhat large and
sleepy but withal beautiful star of comic opera,
is writing a novel. Bhe ought to be able to
write a very tolerable romance out of ber own
experiences upon the boards, bnt she is hardly
likely to do that.
When she was in Pittsburg last winter she
said that she was somewhat tired of comic
opera and might try something else. Perhaps
she meant to try her hand at literature.
Ctuakt Bobson, the Lamb of "The Henri
etta," tells this story of his early life: "When'
I was in a high school the students got up a din
ner which was presided over by a college pro
fessor who was supposed to preserve order.
The butter served on this festive occasion, was
of the rankest kind. The professor happened
to leave the banquet room for a few moments.
While be was out a dare-devil student picked
up the cake of butter in his hand and hurled It
against the wall of the room, where it stuck
fast. The professor upon returning discovered
this, and was terribly shocked. He asked every
student 'Who did that!' The guilty one was
loth to answer. Finally after much questioning
he replied: 'Professor, I should think that but
ter was old and strong enough to speak for
itself.' The prof was overcome, as were all the
students, with laughter, andstopped his Investi
gation." CUREENT TIMELY TOPICS.
The rumor that Chicago proposed to erect
the World's Fair buildings out over the lake on
piles, is denied. The Windy City has acres of un
occupied territory within Its boundaries tor
dozens of World's Fair buildings.
The South is deteriorating. A gentleman
has edited the Tenvllle Enterprise for three con
secutive weeks, and no one has as yet called him
Colonel.
The Erie Democracy will celebrate Jeffer
son's birthday on Monday evening next. Hon.
William A. Wallace will. In all probability, ad
dress the meeting.
Baseball has taken root in Germany, says
the Mlnneapolii Tribune, and when the umpire
wishes to call a ball on the pitcher he shrietj.
"anregelmseslgesballe.'1 This gives the man at
the bat time to sneak under the grand stand and
take a pall at the black bottle.
It is proposed to put German bristles on the
free list. This Is a direct insult to the American
hog.
Washington, D. C, is desirous of securing
a permanent zoological garden. Judging from
accounts published In the dally press, she has a
good sized one there now, and the animals are
stirred up pretty often, too.
A Fort Smith, Ark., man suicided because
bis wife frequently wished he was dead. Up to
date he is the most accommodating man on
record.
A Missouri man died after partaking of a
meal of veal and elder. The unfortunate man
would probably be still In the flesh 11 he had stuck
to the favorite beverage In that State straight
whisky.
Any person who belleve3 that Brice's cam
paign broke him will be agreeably surprised when
It Is known he paid two million and a half for a
new railroad, and he Is looking for several more.
The final adjournment of tho Pan-American
delegates is near at hand. What they haven't ac
complished would fill more space than Senator
Blair's speech.
The number of trees planted in this section
yesterday was indeed small, but the number will
be sufficient for all the George Washlngtons, who
can't tell a lie.
JAI G0DLD TALKS.
He ! Pleased With Texa and Thinl.j
Mexico ia a Progreaalve Country.
Dallas, Tex., April 11. Jay Gould, after
spending nearly a month traveling over his
railroad properties in Texas, visiting several
cities and making a stay of a week in Mexico,
arrived in Dallas to-day. 'He estimates be has
traveled over one-third of the railway mileage
in Texas, including his own property, and ex
presses himself perfectly satisfied with the out
look affecting his interests and to use his own
words "Finds there are substantial improve
ments being made in all sections of the state,
particularly in the cities and towns through
which he passed."
With Mexico be is greatlypleased on account
of his most cordial reception there by the peo
ple. He looks upon President Diaz as a strong,
progressive leader. The disposition of the peo
ple there to secure his interest in railway im
provement, while an agreeable expression
toward himself, proves the wide-awake
tendency of that country. He regards the
fostering of commercial relations with Mexico
as a thing of vast importance to the United
States, especially as the Repnblic of Mexico
may be self sustaining within its own borders,
having all the resources necessary to sustain
life at blind and the cold and silver to be dug
out of the ground to develop and purchase
them witb.
His health, which has been delicate for some
time, has been improved by the delightful
spring weather, and he mentions this frequently
in talking upon the subject.
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Hon. George H. Stnnrr.
Philadelphia, April 11. Hon. George H.
Stuart, the well-known philanthropist, and promi
nent In religious work, died here at 6:30 this morn
ing. During the war he was President of thi
Christian Commission, and was prominently con
nected with the Anti-Slavery Society. IIo was one
of the organizers of the Young Men's Christian
Association; a director of the American Sunday
School Union; Chairman of the Presbyterian Allf
auccand was the first to Introduce John B. Uough
Into the temperance field. Mr.Stuart was also well
known In financial circles, being a director In a
number of financial Institutions.
Snmnel Stevenson.
Samuel Stevenson, of Stephenson's Mills, Moon
township, Allegheny county, died Wednesday,
April 9, In his 79th year, ot pneumonia. He died
on the farm on which ho was born, and he resided
there his entire life. He was a man of good busi
ness ability, honest In all his business tnfnsac
tlonss his word being considered as good as bis
bond:! He was a consistent member of Sharon
Presbyterian Church, where the funeral services
will be held to-inorrow at 11 A. M. Ho leaves
three sous and two daughters to mourn the loss.
One son. Kev. Samuel Stevensox a minister In
the Presbyterian Church, having died about two
years ago.
AnKUMlne Vnncr.
Augustine Vance, of Kdmund street; Sixteenth
ward, died Thursday, at 3 o'clock. He was
one of the oldest residents of Pittsburg and for 30
years he occupied a building where h.aufmann'8
store now stands. He manufactured saddle trees.
.Rev. Edwnrd Parry, D. D.
London, April ll.-TbeKt.Rev. Edward Parry,
D. D Suffragan Bishop ofDorer, Is dead. .
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FULL OP INTEREST.
A Special Meeting of tho Woman's United
Presbrterian Association Chnrmlng En
tertalninent by the Smithfleld Club A
Number of Other Social Events.
The Beventh TJ. P. Church was yesterday the
scene of a special meeting of the Woman's
United Presbyterian Association. The meet
ing was a very full one and the proceedings
were interesting. After Mrs. H. C. Campbell
had been elected President the session began.
The first matter taken up was the discussion
relative to the ways and means of establishing
the Aged People's Home. The committee on
the site reported that the Homestead property
would not be acceptable. Mrs. Campbell then
informed the ladles present of the generous
donation of the $10,000 piece of property and
house on Buena Vista street, Allegheny, by
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Henry, the
Superintendent of the Unlondale Ceme
tery, and his wife. The announce
ment was received with warm applause
which attested the appreciation with which
the gift was received. No conditions accom
panied its presentation, snd the association is
left free to sell, occupy or do what maybe
deemed best with the property. A hearty vote
of thanks was passed for Mr. and Mrs. Henry,
and Mrs. M. F. Reed, the Corresponding Secre
tary, was instructed to prepare a resolution
and send it to the donors as a mark of grati
tude for their generosity. Mrs. Duffy, Mrs.
Fetterman and Dr. Vincent were appointed to
seenre a charter for the Aged People's Home
and one for Memorial Hospital. The price of
admission into the Home for one person was
fixed at $200, or S400 lor a couple. No one under
CO years of age will be admitted. Several let
ters were read offering encouragement to the
managers of the enterprise, and likewise finan
cial aid in small contributions to the fund. The
result of the meeting did not decide what site
to choose for the Home. Quite a number were
in favor of nsing the donated property, bnt
were willing to take time before deciding posi
tively to do so. The next meeting will be held
in the Third Chnrcb, Allegheny, April 25, when
the decision will be announced.
ITS SECOND RECEPTION.
The Smithfleld Clnb Entertain! Its Friends
Right Royally.
The second annual reception of the Smith
field Club came off last evening at the Miller
residence. Center avenue, opposite Erin street.
The Smithfleld Club is composed, for the most
part, of well-known and popular young Pitts
burg society gentlemen, and its second celebra
tion had been looked forward to with interest
and expectancy. The event amply justified all
the hopes which had been current, and the fes
tivities, which began at 8:30, was participated
in by quite a number of guests. Gernert
Brothers furnished the music, and a verv
agreeable dance whirled the moments onward
in maddening waltz-time till midnight arrived,
and it was time for supper.
Midnight suppers are very Dleasant things,
and that of the Smithfleld Club was especially
so. The dancing was resumed after supper,
and the entertainment did notclose until 2:30
A.M.
Tackling Shnkespcnro A en In.
In a rather pretty programme, the Curry
School of Elocution announces a performance
of "Romeo and Juliet" for Friday, April IS.
"Romeo and Juliet" seems to be a somewhat
subtle play for amateurs to tackle, but the
Curry school pupils' former successes warrant
the Dellef that justice will be done the great
drama of blighted love. It is a comfort, at
least, to know that the hero and heroine will
be real young people, and not padded grand
fathers and berouged grandmothers. Miss
Millie Gardner will play Juliet and Mr. Ed
McClelland Borneo. The Bijon has been en
gaged tor the occasion, and Mr. Byron W. King
is busy superintending the rehearsals of the
play.
A Rccrptlon nt Cm f ton.
A reception was given at Crafton last night
by Miss Hamilton's dancing class. All the vo
taries of Terpsichore and their guests wor
sniped that "muse of the many twinkling
feet," as in duty bound, until the small hours
of morning put a period to their enjoyment.
Social Chatter.
A party wts given last night at the home of
Mrs. T. M. Munn, Fisk street, East End. in
honor of Miss Alice Munn, that lady's little
daughter.
A card party came off at Mrs. I. F. Bailey's
residence, Euclid avenne. East End, last night,
from 8 to 12 o'clock.
Mrs. Joseph McPaddej cave a theater
party of 20 last evening to the Grand Opera
House.
TnE J. F. A. Club held an evening reception
last evening at Prof, Brook's Academy.
Mrs. N. G. Ayres gave a "lemon squeeze"
at her house In Sharpsburg last evening.
TO DOWN THE BUCKET SHOPS.
Chicago Board of Trade Members Recom
mend Vigorous Measures,
Chicago, April XL A mass meeting of the
members of the Board of Trade to-day went to
work with a vengeance to widen the scope of
the radical policy inaugurated against the
bucket shops. On motion of ex-Congressman
Dunham a resolution was unanimously adopted
that inasmuch as bucket shops were getting
quotations by private wires, the directors
should be authorized at discretion to compel
the removal of all such wires from the offices of
members of the Board. It was also decided to
grant the directors authority to
do whatever elso they may deem
fit to accomplish the desired end clothing
the directors with absolutely unlimited power.
The meeting then by vote forbade any member
or combination of members directly or indi
rectly collecting or disseminating continu
ous quotations or using the Exbange hall ap
proaches for the purpose. Up to this point
every resolution went through with a whoop.
A proposition lrom Robert JLindblom evoked
some opposition, but finally carried. It was
that the telegraph companies be requested to
restore the telegraph rates that were in force
from the Exchange rooms, and, in the event of
refusal, that the board take steps to organize a
telegraph company among tho different Boards
of Trade throughout the country. About GOO
members were present at the meeting,
MANNING FOR G0YEKN0E.
The Friends of a Promising Young Poli
tician Looking Into the Future.
rSrECtAL TKI.IGUAM TO TUB DISPATCH.!
Albany, April IL The numerous friends of
Mayor-elect James H. Manning are now boom
ing him for Governor. They say that the re
markable majority Mr. Manning received on
Tuesday for Mayor of this city makes blm a
strong possibility as a candidate. For years the
Democrats of this city and county have been
divided into factions of the most pugilistic
order. They have at times sacrificed candi
dates for Mayor and even for Congressmen,
simply to gratify this factional feeling, but the
nomination of young Manning for Mayor seems
to have changed ail this, and the astounding
majority by which he was elected is likely to
eliminate such factions from the politics of
Albany and Albany county.
The young Mayor of Brooklyn, whose friends
are looking with interest In tho direction of
Albany, and the young Mavpr of New York,
whose ambitions have been so ruthlessly
crushed by the investigating committee, to
gether with all other Mayors orprivate citizens
who are looking forward to a seat in the chair
occupied by Tilden and Cleveland, may with
perfect propriety remember that a son of
Daniel Manning is now in a position to push
himself into public favor with a great many ad
vantages not possessed by others.
MUST SUPPORT SEPARATE SCHOOLS.
Archbishop Clenry's Circnlar Letter to
Catholic Canadian Taxpayers.
Kingston, Ont., April 11. Archbishop
Cleary has issued a circular letter to the clergy
in bis diocese respecting the relation of the
Roman Catholics to the separate schools, which
has created a decided sensation.
The Archbishop charges the priests to call
upon every ratepayer who deliberately chooses
sides with the enemy for the gradual destruc
tion of Catholic education In this province, and
announce to him In tho name and authority of
the Bishop that his action is rebellion against
the Church, and that the Archbishop reserves
to himself alone, or in his presence, to the ad
ministrator, all power of absolving such re
bellious Catholic from bis sins unless he shall
have signed a written 'declaration that he
heartily repents of having injured (he Church
and scandalized his neighbors by bis wltbdrwal
of his taxes from Catholic education, and shall
have promised to become a supporter of the
separate school at tho earliest opportunity. On
receipt of such written declaration any priest
of the diocese may grant absolution.
He Will be Wiser Some Day.
From the Klttannlng Sentinel.
An old fanner of this neighborhood had $1,600
deposited in one ot our banks, and because he
could get no interest for it. drew it all out, in
gold, and said he was going to take it home and
bnry it where he could keep an eye upon it.
He may wake up some fine morning and dis
cover that his home made bank has busted.
WOMAN'S VISIONS.
Dirt, Woodhnll Telia of the Strange Warn,
legs She Had, nnd of Prcpbeilo Sin
gularly Fulfilled Lincoln's Assassins.
lion Predicted The Rebellion Foretold.
Come years ago Mrs. Victoria C. Woodhnll, in
a communication to the Boston Post, re
lated the following story of her early life in her
Ohio borne, and of a prophecy that was singu
larly fulfilled:
Among the many early incidents in my own
life I remember the following: One evening
there came to our house to remain for the
night a gentleman who was on his Way to New
York to meet his family, which was coming by
ship from England. During the evening,while
sitting at the table playing with some young
sisters, raps began to come upon It I said to
mother that a spirit wanted to say something
to the gentleman. The spirit rapped out that
sbo was bis wife; and that very day the vessel
on which she sailed "had foundered at sea, and
that she with both the children had been
drowned. The gentleman was greatly alarmed,
but continued his journey to New York. He
returned a month later ana confirmed what bad
been told him by the raps.
When Lincoln was on hl3 way to Washington
to be inaugurated President, my sister Tennie
was with father and mother at a prominent
hotel at Pittsburg. Thousands of the inhab
itants had assembled in the street through
which it was known he was to pass in his car
riage, my parents and sister being among the
number at this hotel. As the carriage passed
the house, and as soon as it came in sister's
sight, she sunk into the chair from which she
had risen and exclaimed: "He will never leave
the White House alive. I heard a pistol shot
and saw the blood running from his head, and
his coffin in the carriage with him." On the
morning of tbe memorable night when this
vision was absolutely verified, sister was at the
office of one of the prominent daily papers of
Cincinnati, when she said to the people with
whom she was conversing, "Your paper, in the
morning, will contain the telegraphic news of
an event that will cause the whole nation to
drape itself in mourning."
Visions of Marching Armies.
poR years before the War of the Rebellion, I
frequently saw armies marching in the
air: heard roar of cannon and rattle of mus
ketry, and the negroes fleeing before them.
Ana the same was true of my sister and myself
before the Franco-Prussian war. One day, dar
ing the progress of the latter war, sister was at
Commodore Vanderbllt'a to see about some
stock operations which might be influenced by
these results, when she saw clalrvoyantly, and
so told the Commodore, that "Louis Napoleon
by this war was going to lose his crown, his em
pire.and his life." During our early occupancy
of tbe house at 17 Great Jones street. Hew
York City, and in one of our private seances,
which we held every right, I saw the streets
filled with people marching, as if a mob were
in progress. As the mass carrjinga red flag
came in front of the house, they were about to
come in collision with others who were prepar
ing to oppose them.
At this juncture I saw myself seize a flag
and rush to the head of the advancing column,
and by what I did and said caused the collision
to be avoided. From this vision I expected that
such an occurence, or something of which it
was prophetic wonld occur while we should
still occupy that house, for the mob turned
from the Bowery into GreatJones street and
passed the very bouse. As nothing of tbe kind
had happened when we removed from it, the
vision and its effects upon me left. But this
was tbe way in which it was verified.
A Massacre Averted.
TT has been often wondered how we should
have taken an active part in the inter
national movement In this country. For the
first time I now explain. When this movement
was most active in New York, we were directed
to organize a section for a special reason. We
did so. The excitement and alarm that the
proposed procession In honor of RosseL the
Communistic victim of tbe French Govern
ment, caused not only in New York, but else
where In the country, will be well remembered.
Just betore these were at their height I was
awakened one night and asked if I were willing
to do a disagreeable thing for the purpose of
averting a great calamity. I replied I was. The
voice then said that unless sister and I were to
march at the head of that procession there
wonld be a riot of the most fearful character,
which wonld spread to and rouse tbe laboring
masses of tbe city, who would fall upon and
ma .'Jer the rich and burn and destroy their
property.
We were directed to contribute a sum of
money to the the procession fund, so as to
secure a good band to exert its humanizing in
fluence on tbe people, and to let it be known
that we should march with the column, and
that. If we would do so, they would be responsi
ble for tbe result. We obeyed instructions
literally. No disturbances occurred, although
almost all of those who took part in the proces
sion expected to be attacked, and the police
bad been disarmed so as not to take part in
anything that might occur. At a dozen corners
of the streets there were indications that we
were to be attacked, but sister and I marched
in the very advance, boldly carrying the red
flag of the Commune, and no attack was made.
The police told us afterward that it was our
presence at the head of the procession that
saved it from being massacred.
The Vision Verified.
tjtjt now for the verification of the vision.
The procession formed in Third avenue,
near Cooper Institute, with the intention of
passing down the Bowery as far as Blocker
street, and by that street to Broadway. As the
head of the column moved down the Bowery,
just below Great Jones street, a runaway team
had upset a wagon and badly injured some of
its occupan ts. A great crowd ot people ran to
see it, blocking the street so that the procession
coma not move on. xnemarsnais, seeing tnat
we should have to come to a halt, turned tbe
head of the column into Great Jones street.
As we passed No. 17, tbe vision flashed upou
my mind. I turned to my sister and said:
"This ia the verification of my vision of four
years ago."
I am as satisfied as that I live that our pres
ence among the Internationalists during the
excitement caused by tbe Franco-Prussian war
averted a recurrence of tbe scenes of '93 in
this country. Although that connection was
tbe beginning of oar financial ruin (as those
who were supporting us could not understand
why we should connect ourselves with the
parties of whom that movement was made up),
we never faltered in onr allegiance to thespirlts
whom we served, but literally obeyed their
every command. And I am just as satisfied
that by our having become Internationals and
marcbing at tbe head of that procession, we
saved it from massacre and tbe city from de
struction. What Is the Human SonI 7
Immediately afterward the Voice said that
our work in that direction was finished, and
that if what we nad done had occurred in Paris
during the Revolution the National Convention
would nave passed a resolution declaring that
we "deserved well of our country," as that
convention was In the habit of doing for those
who served it faithfully. When the necessity
for our presence in that movement, as indicatod
by what I have said, ceased, we passed out of it
and became as though we had never been con
nected with it.
I feel in myself, says Victor Hugo, the future
life. I am like a forest which has been more
than once cut down. The new shoots are
stronger and livelier than ever; lam rising,!
know, toward the sky. The sunshine is on my
bead. The earth gives me its generous sap, but
heaven lights me with the reflection of un
known worlds. You say the soul is nothing but
the resultant of bodily powers. Why, then, is
my soul the more luminous when my bodily
powers begin to fail? Winter is on my head
and eternal spring is in my heart. There I
breathe at this bour the fragrance of the
lilacs, the violets and the roses, as at 0 years.
W tr
The End Drawl ng- Near.
Thk nearer I approach the end. the plainer I
bear around me tbe immortal symphonies
of the worlds which invite me. It is marvelous,
j et simple. It is a fairy tale and a history. For
half a century I have been writing my thoughts
in prose and verse; history, philosophy, drama,
romance, tradition, satire, ode and song I have
tried all. But I feel I have not said the thou
sandth part of what is in me. When I go down
to tbe grave I can say, like so many others, "I
bare finished my day's work," but I cannot
say, "I have finished my life." My day's work
will begin tbe next morning. The tomb is not
a blind alley; it is a thorongbfare. It closes on
the twilight to open with the dawn.
I improve every hour, becaase I lore tbis
world as my fatherland and because tbe truth
compels me as It compelled Voltaire, that hu
man divinity. My work is only a beginning.
My monument is hardly above Its foundation.
I would be glad to see It mounting and mount
ing for ever. The thirst for the infinite proves
infinity.
Wbere the Law Defeats Itself.
From tbe St. Louis Republic
An attempt to put saloon licenses higher
"than tbe traffic will bear" under the Pennsyl
vania high license law has been followed at
Pittsburg by an increase in the number of
saloons and a decrease in revenue. This was
inevitable. If the high license is scientifically
adjusted as a railroad rate would be, it will
regulate and restrict, bnt It cannot be made to
prohibit. When prohibition is attempted
through it, the law defott itscic, . -:
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ODE B0AD COMMISSION.
The Dispatch Exploration Scheme as Viewed
by Esteemed Cotemporarles Faeis That
Prove Itad Highways Are Common
Eastern Farmers Trying to Seenre Turn,
pike's.
Prom the Lancaster Intelligencer.
The pittsbijeo Dispatch announces a
novel enterprise. It has fitted out an expedi
tion to explore the conntry roads of Pennsyl
vania, about which the papers of the State
have bad so much to say of late, A wagon has
been built expressly for the purpose by Stude
bakers'. of Indiana. Stout horses have been
purchased and contracts made ahead for relays
of horses and postilions to assist at various
points. A correspondent and photographer
will send to the paper illustrated reports of
progress. The trip will take several months
and by the time the party reaches Lancaster
our roads may be in good condition.
Bad Highways In Washington County.
From the Washington (Pa.) Observer.
The Pittsburg Dispatch ha3 fitted ont an
expedition to travel over tbe rural roads of
Pennsylvania and report as to their condition.
Stout horses have been purchased and a wagon
of special strength built by Studebakers. of
Indiana. Tbe party left Pittsburg Monday
morning, headed for Washington county. The
members might visit the road between Taylors
town and the Baltimore and Ohio depot with
great profit. A few days since a steam boiler
and a wagon were noticed at different points
on the road stuck In the mud and abandoned.
How It Strike Tennessee.
From the Chattanooga Times.
The Pittsbup.o Dispatch has sent out an
expeditionary force of reporters to ride over
all the main country roads of Pennsylvania and
report upon their condition. The force will
consist of a staff writer, photographer and
artist. They are going in a strong wagon spe
cially made for the trip, with a strong team of
horses, and they will take several weeks to
cover the many hundred miles of travel, in
which they expect to be able to show the people
the exact condition of their highways. When
these gentlemen get through with Pennsylvania
if they still long for further similar adventure,
we present them a cordial Invitation to meander
over the roads of Tennessee, which probably
double discount those of the Keystone State,
bad as the latter are reported to be.
Moving to Get Turnpikes.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.!
The rural roads are bad, and tbe farmers are
rapidly realizing that upon their character no
little of their prosperity or adversity depends.
In the western section of the State they are
just now giving much attention to the subject.
Meetings are being held and means devised for
perfecting the roads over which the farmer
must take his grain to market, and in a season
too when the dirt roads are at their worst.
Every farmer cannot be within reach of a rail
road, many of them must haul every pound of
the product of the farm for many miles before
they reach tbe iron way which has had so much
to do with the prosperity of our great nation.
It is, therefore, gratifying to know that the
people of Lower Paxton, Susquehanna and ad
joining townships are moving in tbe matter
with the promise of a turnpiked road into the
heart of one ot the best farming sections of
the county.
Bad Roads In Ohio, Too.
From tbe MansHeld (O.) Dally News.
Joseph Boals, a teamster, was driving on the
Newville road within tbe city limits yesterday
when his horses became swamped in the mud
and fell down. It was necessary to take off the
harness before they could be extricated from
their comfortless position. A milkman by the
name of Boyd was caught in tbe same way and
on the same day about the same time. His
ponies did not relish their lowly positions and
began a vigorous protest with their heels. The
tongue and double-tree were broken and the
front part of the wagou was considerably
damaged. A Councilman drove over the street
the day before but unfortunately he did not
get stock. The residents ot that thoroughfare
are In hopes he will have better luck next time.
Opinion of the Undertaking.
The Pittsburq Dispatch has started an
expedition to traverse tho country roads ot the
entire State, with tbe view of ascertaining just
how neglected the highways are. The expedi
tion i3 undertaken in the hope that when the
almost impassable condition of tbe roads is
demonstrated, the State authorities will take
some action to 'relieve the perils of travel and
losses to farmers. L. E. Stofiel, a staff writer
of The Dispatch, has charge of the expedi
tion, which consists of a two-horse wagon.
Connellsville Courier.
A commendable enterprise has been under
taken by The Pittsburg- Dispatch. The
terrible condition of the country roads has
been brought so prominently into notice during
the past winter that Tns Dispatch has
started an expedition out for the purpose of in
vestigating the matter thoroughly. The party
will traverse the entire State in a farm wagon,
and report as they pass along the condition of
the roads in tbe locality, with any suggestion
for bettering their condition that may be
offered. Grove City Enterprise.
HAKIJiG PREPARATIONS.
Plan of Local Sunday School Worker to
Entertain Delegates.
A meeting of the sub-committee on enter
tainment of delegates to the International
Convention of Bunday School Workers, to be
held in this city June next, was held at the
Exposition building yesterday afternoon.
Messrs. L. T. Yoder, C. F. Steifel and P. F.
Smith were present. The convention will hold
its session on June 24, 25, 26 and 27, three meet
ings daily. Tbe nse of the reception room in
Municipal Hall has been granted the Enter
tainment Committee for the reception of the
dolegates,
Tbe General Executive Committee of the in
ternational body, 57 members, will be quartered
at one of the hotels. Tbe delegates will be pro
vided for at tbe homes of the Sunday school
and church workers in Pittsburg and Alle
gheny. It is expected that there will be LOW
to L200 delegates present. A map of the city,
showing tbe hotels, depots. Exposition build
ing, eta, has been prepared, and a copy, with
instructions, will be sent to all tbe delegates.
At the meeting of tbe sub-committee yester
day It was decided to ask tbe directors of tbe
Exposition Society to grant tbe use of the Ex-
fiosition cafe to tbe convention. It is proposed,
f the request is granted, to bare the ladies
connected with the various churches of the
county, and notably tbe Sabbath school work
ers, organize as societies to wait on the tables;
the Presbyterians to have charge one day, the
Methodists one day, the United Presbyterians
one day and the smaller denominations com
bined one day.
Tbe gentlemen who have agreed to serve on
tbe Entertainment Committee are: 8. E. Gill,
John G. Stephenson, William Ziegler, George
M. Paden, Dr. John L. Ferson, J. S. Slagle. P.
F. Smith, H. Anderson. R. 8. Robb, Thomas
M. Dnpps, Robert E. Stewart, Esq., Joseph
McNaugber. Jacob H. Walter, Lee S. Smith,
L. T. Yoder, Louis Koble, Cbarles Addison,
George R. Lanman, Hun. A. B. Campbell, J.H.
Skelton, Rev. J. C. Taylor, J. H. Harlow, C. F.
Steifel and Thomas Latimer.
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.
Washington, Pa., Jteview: White's nomi
nation means that the next Senator from Beaver-Washington
district will be a Democrat.
Oil City Blizzard: Present indications are
such as to induce the belief that Mr. Lee will
experience difficulty In palling the chestnuts
oat of tho fire for Mr. Emery in Venango
county.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Some of the
Pittsburg people think that Mr. Sbiras has no
idea of succeeding Congressman Bayne this
time, but that be Is merely getting into line for
the nomination two years hence when, it is said,
Mr. Bayne will not be a candidate.
Bradpobd Star: The friends of Senator
Delamater are now coming to the front with
denials of his reported contemplation of with
drawal from the canvas. A few weeks ago
they assumed that he was the only candidate
in the field. The leaven is evidently working.
Philadelphia News: There is a well-defined
suspicion that certain prominent Repub
licans of Pennsylvania propose to take tho
party by the throat this year. Already threats
of a revolt fill the air. Is the Pattison-Bearer-Stewart
political drama of 1883 to be enacted
over again?
SAVANNAH Newt: Boss Quay is not going
to make his man Delamater Governor of Penn
sylvania without encountering the opposition
of other Pennsylvania Republicans, led by
Congressman Dalzell; but Quay's power in that
state is admitted, ana Mr.Delamater may as
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CUKI0US COUDEKSATIOKB.
A milk white deer was shot recently
near Mount Katabdin, in Maine.
Travelers in Kussia are now obliged to
have their photographs annexed to their pass
ports. In a garden at Palatka, Fla., is the fol
lowing legend tastefully done in living green:
Have Cleveland, 1892."
At Norristown, Pa., there is a saloon
keeper who refuses to sell liquor to a neighbor
because of the receipt of an anonymous letter
directing him not to do' so.
John Vanderburgh and wife, of Fenton,
Mich., are a remarkable couple- They have
lived together as man and wife for 66 years
without a quarrel that amounted to anything.
In making soundings for the new rail
road bridge at Astor. Fix, the engineers struck
an artesian flow of sulphur water In mid stream.
It comes lrom a depth of SO feet and Is qnlte a
curiosity.
Millie "Whitehead, a negress of Eorne,
has been awarded a verdict for S1500 against
the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Rail
road, on account of the killing 0f ner husband
at a crossing.
An altogether incorrigible thief was ar
rested near Richmond, IndX a day or two ago
for the theft of a suit of clothes. He is 85
years of age and has spent more than half of
that tlme-in jail.
Two Mormon elders were taken from a
house at Gaffney. S. C, by 12 disguised men
and beaten, rocked and ordered to leave tbe
county at once. As the elders ran off several
shots were fired at them.
An English photographer claims to have
obtained a photograph in which the natural
colors were reproduced when tbe exposure was
made, by accident, just at the moment when
there came a vivid flash of lightning.
A Reynolds. Ga., woman has a baby 6
days old. perfectly formed, in good health, and
in peace witb all its surroundings, whose face
can be covered by a silver dollar, and which
will barely turn the scales at 1 pounds.
Dr. McDow. the murderer of Captain
Dawson, of Charleston, is still practicing medi
cine in that city, having an office in the verv
house where the crime was committed, anil
next door to Captaiu Dawson's home, now oc
cupied by bis widow.
There is said to be a big opening in
Madras and Bombay for American dentists.
Madras is a city of 300,1100 inhabitants and has
not a single American dentist there. Stress is
laid on the word "American," as their skill ia
proverbial in foreign countries.
Though acquitted of any criminal in
tent in shooting Manley Strickland dead In the
woods near Tonawanda, N. Y., Arthur C. Pad
man, the young Englishman who shot him. ia
insane with tbe idea that tbe dead boy cornea
oat of bis grave and appears to biro.
Forty tons of bay havelodged on an is1an d
in Snake river, near the mouth of Sinker creek.
Idaho, having been swept away at the time the
dam went out of tbe Brnnean. Tbe entire
stack is together jnt as it was when it left tbe
banks of the Bruneau, some 40 miles distant.
Peter Weishaupt, aged 33 years, joined
the Economites' society at Economy last Feb
ruary. Then be became anxious to break their
law of celibacy, but couldn't wed and remain
in the society. This so preyed upon his mind
that be became insane, and yesterday he banged
himself.
A saleswoman in Norwich, Conn., who
disappeared, leaving behind a note saying that
she intended drowning herself, has returned
home, and explains that she went away for no
other purpose than to create a sensation, and
see for herself bow deep was tne affection of
ber friends for ber.
A Providence policeman met a fool
wandering around at night, and to have some
fun with him be took out his handcuffs and
threatened an arrest. The fool didn't begin to
cry and beg, and neither did he run away, but
be sailed in with a club and so nearly killed the
officer that be will be in bed for a month.
At a shoe factory in Lynn a thief en
tered a room at noonday to steal clothing. He
got caught in a shaft and was whirled around
at the rate of 90 times per minute for a quarter
of an hour before being discovered. When re
leased he looked a little out of plumb, but bad
nothing to say and was permitted to go.
A Florida man has several articles
which he values for their age and usefulness.
Oneisa pair of hames made by bis father 49
years ago, and which hare been, in use ever
since: another is a shuck collar which has been
in service since two years before tbe war, and.
the third Is a pitcher which wna bought in 1S26.
Mrs. E. G. Haney, of Big Bapids,
Mien., had a pain one night recently and she
arose In the dark and gave tbe affected parts a
thorough bathing with what she supposed was
liniment. She experienced almost immediate
relief. Next morning Mrs. Haney discovered
that she had bathed herself with liquid blue
ing. A stock of cabbage was raised at Gaines
ville, Fla., from which a head bad been cut and
shipped to market, after which two additional
beads bad formed, one where the original bead
bad been cut, and another at tbe roots of the
stock in the ground. Tbis is the first Instance
of the kind on record, and Is regarded as a cu
riosity. Claude Shomo, of Atlanta, Ga., was
among the first who reached Johnstown after
the great disaster there last year. He savs he
wishes he bad never seen tbe terrible wreck;
that scenes he witnessed there (which he
graphically describes) come back to him in
dreams, and that be counot dispel them from
bis mind.
James Hines took up a "squat claim"
in Arkansas. He was warned off, bat decided
not to go, and he held out for three years.
Daring that time he was shot at St times.
wounded four times, had bis cabin set on fire
twice, his wife was driven to suicide and bis
boy ran away, and at last the man grew weary
and banged himself.
Some time ago Baron Hirsh, the Eu
ropean banker, pledged himself to send to this
country 1120,000 a year in monthly installments,
to be used for the benefit of needy and worthy
Hebrew Immigrants. Tbe first installment of
810,000 has been received. Tbe fund will be
managed by a Board of Managers, of which M.
S. Isaacs is President and Jesse Seligman is
Treasurer.
The Queen, having been appointed some
time ago honorary colonel of the Prnssian
Guards, has bad a uniform made for her at
Berlin which she will wear on meeting the Ger
man Emperor at Darmstadt. Tbe distinctive
feature ot tbe uniform is a lady's jacket made
after the style of that worn by the Prussian
dragoons. It is of blue cloth, with red collar,
gold stripes and monogram.
Captain Bond Sbelton, who was present
at tho recent wedding of his nephew. Lord
Louth, is or was the young cornet of dragoons
who, when tbe Ill-fated Birkenhead struck on
the rock (1S5-) helped to save the women and
children and. when this was done, marshaled
bis men on deck, formed them into line and
went down witb tbem firing a royal salute.
Tbe men all perished, but he was picked up by
a stray boat after long suffering in the water.
AMONG TUB FUNNY ONES.
Tenner Collnm I see Mrs. Harrison fa
vors white hosiery for women.
Democratic Editor Eh! Well, pnt It along with
the other political notes. Dry floods Vhnmiete.
Marks So you've suspended payment?
Cross Suspended payment I Some mistake, X
assure
Marks I Just met Jonesby who said he bought
$5 worth of goods here and you "hung ltup."
Dry Goods Chronicle.
Clerk "What sort of silk do you wish to
see, madam?
Miss Qulppen-Uare yon six yards or the Oliver
Twist pattern?
Clerk I'm afraid not, miss, what is It like?
Miss Qulppcm (cautlously)-Such stupidity! I
want some moire, ot course! Dry Goods Chron
icle. A Lost Lesson. The Kev. Mr. "Wilgus
It has been only a snort time ago that I read of a
drunkard who, in attempting to blow out a lamp,
canght fire and was entirely consumed a genuine
'case of spontaneous combustion. There Is a lesson
iu that my besotted friend.
The Ucsottrd-There Is, fur a fact, lie had no
business lettla' hlssolf get so arj.Xtrrt Dautt
Express.
L ADORATION. ,.
She's sweet, she's young, she's gay, shall
pretty.
She's fond, she's true, she's bright, she's witty;
There's no other girl In the whole biz city
So wholly divine as she.
IL HESITATION.
She's rich, she's fair, she's shy, she's winning.
Her soul Is so pure that a thought of sinning
Would till her with grief, and I'm beginning
To fear she's too good for me.
HL DETERMINATION.
Bnt still around hsr I dally hover,
bhe knows no goddess 1 place above her.
And when I have shown her how much I love her,
I'll win her-lust wait and see.
What's this in the paper? Am I alive, or
Have I gone mad? How can 1 survive ber?
She's gone and eloped with a horse-car driver!
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