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ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY 8. 1818.
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STAKDING BY PRINCIPLES.
It ia a gratifying variation from some of
the political indications of the day to learn
from the debate in the House yesterday that
Republican leaders like McKinley, Hender
son and Butterworth are upholding sincerely
and in good faith the formal declarations of
their party in favor of the civil service law.
The motion to strike out the appropriation
for the Civil Service Commission is the
favorite resort of the spoils advocates, who
seek, as Mr. Henderson Dut it, to accomplish
by indirection the slaughter of the reform,
which they dare not try directly. It is an
expected pleasure to find such an attempt
met by the frank declarations of the leaders
referred to, of their approval of the aims of
the reform, and their conviction that a
step backward would condemn the party
taking it. More solid truth was told in the
declarations of these gentlemen as to the
lowering tendencies of the spoils system,
than the House has listened to for some
time.
"Whether the vote rejecting this motion
was caused by the sound sense uttered by
these speeches or not, its decided character
will probably convince the spoils hunters
that civil service reform has come to stay.
BTJSSEIX HARBISON'S LIEN.
The report that the efforts of Russell Har
rison has secured the removal of the present
Chief of the Secret Service of the Treasury,
in order to get the position for Thomas Fur
long, formerly of Pittsburg, and more
recently of rather unsavory fame as a
detective in St Louis, is not pleasant read
ing. If corroborated by the facts, it will not
come far short of a public scandal. The
head of the detective bureau should be not
only a man of ability but one of high char
acter, for, otherwise, the powers which he
possesses might be used in the most injurious
and unjust ways. That the position should
be given to a man of furlong's character, is
bad enough; but that it should be awarded
simply through the favoritism of the Presi
dent's son, and, as a reward for personal
services which are rumored to be of a kind
the reverse of creditable, is debasing the
public service. It is to be hoped that the
heir apparent of the administration will be
found to have a less binding lien on the
public patronage than is indicated by the
report
THE CE2JSUS AND THE PRIMARIES.
The action taken by a meeting of Repub
lican candidates for various positions in ad
vancing the date for the primaries one week
was wholly unexceptionable; and with the
agreement of all the candidates the change
can be made without the slightest dissent on
the part of the general public Neverthe
less, the reason why the change is made has
some novel points of view.
The suggestion was that of Census Super
visor Oliver, who represented, according to
the report, that the census enumerators
would probably take an interest in the
primaries, and that therefore the dates first
fixed might interfere with the proper taking
of the census. The uicture which a lively
imagination can produce upon this sugges
tion, of the United States Government
paralyzed in its attempt to obtain a full
census of these important cities because the
census enumerators might be so busy with
the primaries that they would neglect the
job of enumerating, is so alarming that we
hasten to approve of Mr. Oliver's timely
caution in preventing such a conflict of
political functions.
But that danger can hardly fail to arouse
a lively curiosity as to the reason why the
citizens who are to travel from house to
house, and inquire as to the ages and chronic
diseases of the inhabitants thereof, will be
so wrapped up in the primaries that they
cannot attend to their official ana salaried
duties. We hope that iron manufacturers
and workers will take an interest in the
primaries; yet if the mill-owners and the
Amalgamated Association do not fallout by
the way the primaries are not likely to stop
the mills. It is intimated that firemen and
policemen are likely to interest themselves
in such events; but we hope that fires will
still be put out and disorderly characters
pulled in where they become too obstreper
ous. Nevertheless, if there is any danger of the
development of this conflict of daties by the
census enumerators, it is a wise precaution
to euard against it Mr. Oliver's care that
the primaries shall not spoil the census is
much to be approved.
PISTS AND REVOLVERS.
"We regret to observe that the case in
which two colonels of Columbus, O., fell
into an altercation and resorted to a knock
down, calls forth the enthusiastio approba
tion of the Chicago Herald, because the
colonels discarded the revolver and resorted
to what the Herald calls the "standard
American method" of fisticuffs. This indi
cates a deplorable ignorance that the prac
tice of punching your opponent's head is a
servile imitation of British methods. So
far from being the "standard of this conn
try," it is the standard of John BulL, We
should be pained to regard the esteemed
Herald as a British emissary" in disguise;
but when it seeks to supplant the truly
native idea of the revolver with the imported
notions ot the prize ring, it subjects itself to
the gravest suspicions. As to its notion
that fisticuffs are less dangerous than re
volvers, that is a wholly barren ideality. In
the hands of Columbus colonels the revolver
is more innocuous than in the hands of the
idiots who do not know that it is loaded.
BASEBALL ATTRACTIONS.
The possibility of a new departure in the
professional character of baseball, intimated
by an interview in our local columns, is a
novel one. The need which produced this
invention is that of stimulating patronage.
It is discovered that for some reason or
other the patronage does not go around.
One suggestion is to reduce prices ; but a
more original League director proposes in
stead to give the patrons a good deal more
for the same money. According to the in
terview, he would add a first-class musical
concert to the concerted arrangements that
take place on the diamond, and would en
rich the athletic entertainment with bicycle
matches, to which could easily be added
performances in the horizontal bar, go-as-you-please
matches, ground and lofty
tumbling, and short but scientific duets
with hard gloves.
There is no doubt thatan immense variety
of attractions might be ofiered by an enter
prising management in this line. The only
immediate objection which arises to such an
enlargement of the professional scope would
be the greater disposition than ever
to rerer to these entertainments as hippo
dromes. But the necessity ot throwing in a
large amount of additional attractions,
which can be indefinitely enhanced until it
winds up with the presentation of artistic
souvenirs, sugeests the possibility of a
change in the public taste. Is it possible
that the general public delight in practicing
the great American game by sitting on
benches and hiring professionals to play it,
is dying ont?
It is all too soon to make any such deduc
tion from the complications of the baseball
situation. But if a change should take
place which will relegate athletic sport to
its proper place as the recreation and pas
time of amateurs, it will be a great gain for
the American people.
THE SUGAR DUTIES.
Some of the Democratic papers are mak
ing vigorous attacks on the sugar schedule
of the McKinley bill. The most cogent is
that of the New York Times, which asserts
that as a result of a private hearing the pro
tection given to the refiners in the difference
between duties on refined and raw sugars was
increased. There is some foundation for
this, in the changes which took place just
before the bill was introduced. But when
it is asserted by the St Louis Republic that
"it is not proposed to release the sugar tax
to the consumer," because the refiners "are
'protected' from competition by a high tax
on refined sugars, which will enable them
to keep up prices on table sugars," there is
certainly some necessity for urging our
Democratic friends to obtain some slight
familiarity with the facts.
We suppose that the assertion of the secret
hearing given to Sugar Trust represetatives
is correct Such hearings seem to be an inev
itable prelude to the introduction of tariff
bills. Our free trade cotemporaries have
forgotten that there was exactly such an
hearing just before the Mills bill was in
troduced, and that it was not altogether
profitless to the trust It is one of the well
known weaknessesofourlegislation that great
and selfish interests make their work effec
tive at the vital moment With regard to
the pending hill it is probably true
that the trust succeeded in getting
the 5 per cent ad valorem margin of pro
tection allotted to it by the first draft of the
bill changed to a specific duty of four-tenths
of a cent. At the same time the other
changes in the tariff reduce the cost of sugar
to the people from what was proposed by
the first draft nearly ljc per pound.
The fact that a change was made which is
somewhat in favor of the Sugar Trust may
not be very pleasant to Republicans; but in
determining the relative merits of the two
parties, the only criterion is a comparison of
the results of the labors of the trust with the
leaders of both parties. That comparison is
what our Democratic friends wholly omit to
make. If they would take the trouble to
make such comparisons they would wholly
disprove such assertions as that the present
bill does not reduce prices to the con
sumer, and produce some conclusions
not all flattering to their own party meas
ure. The present duties on raw sugars
rnn from 1.4 to 2.4 cents, and averages 2
cents. The duty on refined sugars runs from
3 to Zyi cents, giving a margin of protection
to refiners of 1 to 1J cents. The dnties pro
posed by the Mills bill on raw sugars were
1.15 to 1.95 cents and averaged about 1.6
cents. The duties on refined in the same
measure were 2.4 to 2.8, leaving a margin to
refiners of eight-tenths to one and two-tenths
of a cent The present bill absolutely
abolishes the duty on all sugars below No. 16,
making a reduction on those grades fit for
consumption between 13 and 16, of ,2 cents
from the present duty and of 2.2c as compared
with the Mills bill. It establishes a duty
of four-tenths of a cent on refined sugars,
which is an absolute reduction of from 2.6
to 3.1 cents on the present tariff and 2 to 2.4
cents on the Mills bill; while the protec
tion afforded to the Sugar Trnst is one-half
to one-third what was proposed by the Mills
bill.
This is a matter which touches every
household in the country. The dnties
levied by the present tariff and those pro
posed by the Mills bill,are imposed on 2,700,
000,000 out of 3,000,000,000 pounds of sugar
consumed in the United States. When it is
asserted by the Democratic press that there
is no real reduction of cost to the con
sumer it is pertinent to point out the reduc
tion of about 3 cents on the present duties
means a saving of $18 per year for every
man, woman and child in the United States,
while the reduction of over 2 cents as com
pared with Mills bill's duties on refined
means a similar saving of $12 petcapita.
The assertion that the Sugar Trust had
influence in securing a change of the bill to
its own advantage, cannot be very pleasant
to Republicans. But when we find that the
margin of protection afforded by the Mills
bill to refiners, was two to three times that
afforded by the McKinley bill, the inference
is somewhat impressive that the Sugar Trnst
was two to three times as influential with the
committee over which Mr. Mills presided, as
with Mr. McKinley's body. The new tariff
bill may not be all that might be wished;
but common fairness compels the recognition
of the fact that it goes farther than any
Democratic measure in the line of reducing
the cost of sugar to consumers, and reducing
the margin of protection to the trnst
The announcement that Caprivl can
drink more beer than any other living man, is
another indication of the desperate efforts
which the new Chancellor Is making to under
mine his predecessor's popularity.
The season of vaccination is reported to
be on hand, or more correctly on other portions
of the anatomy once more. All seasons are
available for protection against the spread of
smallpox; but it is well that activity in keeping
up this precaution is the rule at present among
the health officials.
About the time that the census enumera
tors get to work the question how much lee
THE
each family is able to obtain from its ice man,
as" an alleged hundred pounds, will be one to
catch the public attention.
"Eight hours a day at eight dollars an
hour Is the combination that would best suit
the labor agitators," remarks the Philadelphia
Inquirer. Is there any class of men that it
would not suitT Wo have never observed that
politicians, newspaper men, lawyers or anyoth
ore, who avo the opportnnity to make such
an arrangen.-nt in their own favor, are wont to
raise any strenuous objections to it The labor
agitators are not singular in this respect.
THE statement that Parnell succeeded in
pleaslug nobody by his speech on the land pur
chase may be regarded by some people that the
speech was pretty nearly right whatever the
policy of it maybe.
The difficulties of getting the new immi
grant station at New York into working order
aro explained by the fact that 1,800 immigrants
landed in the morning of one day and 1,700 in
the afternoon. And while these crowds of Ital
ians and Poles are rushing in, the enforcement
of the contract labor law succeeds only in stop
ping an occasional tuba player or clergyman
forstrict examination.
These is beginning to be reason for the
opinion that if the railroad disputants are going
to keep their professions ;and settle the wages
dispute, they should waste no more time
about it
The young Emperor's socialism now
takes the form of military suppression for the
Socialist demonstration. In view of the Social
ist theory that individual interests must be
sunk iln the control of everything by the Gov
ernment, it is bard to Bee how the Socialists
can complain of this sndden and absolutest
flop to the wrong side of the fence.
Ax Eastern paper mill is the latest estab
lishment to Introduce profit-sharing. This will
be one of the exceptional cases where profits
on paper will bo for the advantage of the work
ingmen. E. B. Gbubb, of New Jersey, is after a
diplomatic appointment. It Is hardly probable
that the plum will bo given to him. However
much the President would like to satisfy his
ambition, it is evident that if he, Warner Miller
and Foraker were provided for, the business of
falling ontside the breastworks would be likely
to become a regular vocation.
Duel business for the courts and Sheriff
is a gratifying proof of solid prosperity else
where. Also dull times in speculation may
argue the soundness of general business.
Ebee coinage or Republican defeat, is
the ultimatum of the silver men according to
report. But in view of the similar options
offered in the cases of bides, lead ores, raw
material, sugar and so on, it begins to look as
If tho Republican party is so clearly foreor
dained to defeat that nothing need be done
anyhow. ,
Two hundred million dollar glass syndi
cates must bo inspired by a purpose to run
their capital as well as their factories by nat
ural gas.
It is stated that the New York Legisla
ture has succeeded in framing a ballot reform
bill which will meet all of Governor Hill's ob
jections to tho Australian method. That way
of stating it indicates that tho new bill must
be a ballot reform measure with the ballot
reform left out
The Eastern silk mills need to have pro
tection of their employes against being burned
up in the works as much as any other kind.
San Francisco's earthquake came ten
days too late for the doom sealers' purpose.
But if the latter aro half as enterprising as
Wiggins, they will claim it as a verification of
tho universal destruction which they set up as
to take place ten days ago.
TE0MINENT PEOPLE.
Mbs. Manning, widow of Secretary Man
ning, will llvo henceforth chiefly at Washing
ton. Signor Salvini still maintains his prowess
as a player at pallone, a game resembling
rackets.
Miss Roskcrans and Governor Toole, of
Montana, will be married privately at Willard's
Hotel, Washington.
MhisiieIiIKCOU is much improved In
health and spirits. The loss of his son pulled
bim down greatly, but he is now recovering his
ordinary demeanor and transacts business in
his usual way.
Prince Bismarck speaks English with a
German accent and a rather old-fashioned pro
nunciation, but his mastery of the language is
complete and his knowledge ot Its literature is
very great
Charles Lanier, the well-known hanker
of New York, has offered to present to the city
of Macon, Ga., a bust of the late Sydney
Lanier, the Southern poet Mr. Lanier is a
kinsman of the dead poet
A Norwegian sailor named Snndswall is a
Hon of London society just now. He navigated
a small boat from Chrlstiania in Norway to the
Thames, single handed, and thinks of con
tinuing his cruise to the United States.
Colonel Daniel S. Lamont is said to be
getting rich at a rapid rate. He is interested
in several large financial enterprises. Ten
years ago he was the Legislative reporter. He
owes everything to "Cleveland and reform."
A story comes from Germany that the
scrotulons affection under which the Emperor
suffers has broken out with renewed virulence.
It is said that the leading medical authorities
of Germany give him but ten years of sanity or
life.
Marquis Tseng, tne well-known Chinese
statesman and former Minister to the courts of
London, Paris and St Petersburg, who died a
fortnight since, was one of the small group of
extremely able men who initiated, SO years ago,
the attempt to apply Western methods to
Chinese affairs.
At Home to His Collengucs.
Mr. Ed S. McClelland, the Romeo ot the re
cent amateur production of "Romeo and
Juliet," has issued neat little invitations
which read as follows: "At home to the cast of
Romeo and Juliet' Friday, May 2, 1S90. Ed 8.
McClelland, No. 61 Jackson street, Allegheny
City, Pa., 8 o'clock p. m. Take Pleasant Valley
cars to Irwin avenue. R. 8. V. P."
Sir. Wallnce at Home.
From the Clearfield Republican. J
Ex-Senator Wallace arrived home on last
Saturday evening, and we assume will remain
home for a few days. He is decidedly "free
and easy" on the Gubernatorial question, but
we assume that if the State Convention puts
the party harness on him, he will make things
Quay-lie about the time the dog days come
around.
Source of Pleasnrr to Mr. Dalzell.
From the llarrisbnrg Patriot. 3
The manner in which Congressmen Allen
hauled President Harrison over the coals on
tbe floor ot the House on Tuesday was a source
of much pleasure to Congressman Dalzell, of
Allegheny. Dalzell and the President are not
holding love feasts these days.
Not Ready to Report.
The hearing by the Board of "Viewers on the
assessments of benefits and damages for tho
widening of Diamond street was postponed
yesterday until Saturday, the board not being
ready to report
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Peter Deibel, Sr.
YOUNQSTOWN, April 24. Peter Deibel, Br., for
many years a prominent business man and who
recently retired after amassing a competence,
died to-day after a brief Illness from an attack of
erysipelas. Sir. Deibel. accompanied by his wire,
returned from Washington, D. O., tbe past-week,
and was in good health until Sunday night lie
leaTes a wife and eight children.
Jnhu Henry Cable.
CI'ECIAL TKLXGBAU TO TII DISFATCH.l
KOCHE8TEK, Pa., April 24. -Mr. John Henry
Cable, an old and highly respected resident of this
place, died at his home on Penny street this after
rood at? o'clock, after a lingering Illness.
FITTSBtTKG- DISPATCH,
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
A Patrlrtlc Custom What an Inspector of
Police Is Sometimes Asked to Do A
Pittsburg Actor' Success The Reunion
of Robson nnd Crane.
Tm orchestra at tho Bijou Theater this week
inaugurated tho laudable practice there of
playing one of the national airs as a departing
salute to the audience. Mr. Weiss and his
musicians are not tbe first in tbe field, how
ever, for Mr. Gns Teets, the leader of tbe or
chestra at tbe Academy of Music, tells me that
be, by Manager Harry Williams' instructions,
has been playing national airs at tbe close of
the performances at that house for the past six
months. Whatever has been said in The Dis
patch in favor ot this patriotic custom will of
course apply to those who have observed it at
Mr. Williams' well-ordered bonse.
The custom ought to be observed in all our
theaters, and it is worth tbe attention of the
managers of our other theaters.
TOST people have not even a remote idea of
the curious demands that are made npon
such an official of the city government as Po
lice Inspector McAleese.
One evening this week three applications out
of the ordinary were made to Inspector Mc
Aleese. In the first case a citizen asked the In
spector to order tbe arrest of a man who bad
gone upon a spree. He is a respectable man, ,
but given to periodical over-indulgence in
liquor. His arrest was desired because his wife
was not expected to live many hours.
In the second case another citizen applied for
the release of a man confined in the Central
station on a charge of drunkenness. His release
was desired in order that he might sign a legal
document upon which certain results of a high
ly important nature depended.
Tbe third applicant was a man who bad a
particularly sad story to toll. His wife had
been taken away from home, without his
knowledge and consent, and confined in Dlx
niont Insane Asylum. He desired an order
from the police department to procure for bim
an interview with bis wife immediately.
1 believe, although I do not know for certain,
that Inspector McAleese was able to grant
everyone of these singular requests. At all
events he did his best, as is his wont to help all
tbreo petitioners. Tbe most important work of
tbe police department is not always done in the
full glare of publicity.
JN the prodnctiou of "Tho Knights of Ty
burn," a melodrama adapted from D'En
nery's "Les Chevaliers du Brouillard" wnich.
again, is a dramatic version of Harrison Alns
worth's novel "Jack Sheppard" at Niblo's
Garden, New York, a Pittsburg actor. Mr.
Gil more Scott has made a bit. "Alan Dale,"
tho critic of the New York World, writes : "A
clever and artistic little sketch of Hogarth, the
painter, was contributed by Mr. Gilmore Scott,
and bis 'make up' was admirable." The melo
drama seems to have been successful through
its bright pictorial qualities. But tbe glorifica
tion of a rascally highwayman, which the play
Is, of course, can hardly be regarded as edi
fying. TTis clear that Mr. Stuart Robson and Mr.
Billy Orane are very good friends, in spite of
all tbe stories to the contrary. It Is pleasant to
have this fact established, for the parting of
tbo two comedians has been attributed to all
sorts of unhappy causes.
On Tuesday evening last as Mr. Crane was In
the middle of a scene In "Tho Senator." at the
Star Theater, New York, Air. Robson, made-up
as Bertie the Lamb in "TheHenrietta," walked
upon the stage and there and then congratu
lated his old associate upon his success. Mr.
Robson bad run over from Proctor's Theater
where he had" been playing in "The Henrietta."
It was a genuine surprise for Mr. Crane, and
theandience, recognizing the prettiness of the
incident, applauded rapturously.
It would not surprise me to see Messrs.
Robson and Crane together again after next
season, and there have bcon rumors current to
this effect for some time.
THE TIROS WAS TILE.
So Mary O'Brien Claims, Tncclnated Against
Her Will.
Boston. April 21 Mary O'Brien has brought
suit for 510,000 against the Cunard Steamship
Company, alleging that while a passenger on
the Catalonia she was vaccinated bv tho sur
geon against her own and her parents' consent
causing blood poisoning, sores and humors.
Indicted for Embezzlement.
New York, April 24. Judge Benedict of
tbe United States Circuit Court to-day handed
down a decision overruling the demurrer made
by Peter J. Claasen, ex-President of the Sixth
National Bank, to all of the connts but four in
tbo indictment for embezzlement found against
bim by the United States grand jnry. Claasen
was directed to appear in court on Monday to
plead to the indictments as a whole.
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.
The world should not look dark and dreary
to Carter Harrison, even though be was not elect
ed a World's Fair director. His newly wedded
wife Is worth a cool million In her own name.
The Americas Club will banquet on Saturday
nleht. The participants will have the whole day
following to ponder sover tbe good things that
-were said, and to wonder why so much pulverized
Ice was allowed to go to waste.
A Nashville man has discovered perpetual
motion. The unfortunate fellow should take warn
ing from Mr. Keely's fate; but In all probability
he will just follow the Pbiladelphlan's example,
and land himself In Jail.
The New York Sun asks: "Should reporters
be gentlemen?" The Sun could best answer tho
question by encaging a few of them on probation.
now that the Senate and House have said
tbat Chicago can have the fair, nothing Is
lacking to Insure its success but the "wind, " and
Chicago never was short on tbat article.
Aldermen are dirt cheap in Minneapolis. A
clerk offers to deliver 25 of them to vote for a cer
tain measure for (7,000. Ihe clerk should be arrest
ed for giving the snap away, and the Aldermen
should be sent to prison for selling their votes at
such an insignificant figure.
If five or six glasses of beer a day is too many
for a man to drink, the majority of Pittsburg has
a jag on most of the time.
The old-fashioned one-ring circus draws like
a porous plaster. The attendance at the exhibi
tion In East Liberty on Wednesday evening sur
prised the oldest Inhabitant, and tbe entertain
ment was far above par.
A Quiet Little Wedding.
Mr. Smith M. Wilson, well known in Pitts
burg Insurance circles, and Miss Lydia E.
Haler, a handsome and accomplished young
lady of Bellaire, O., were recently quietly mar
ried In Grace Reformed Church, Rev. John H.
Prugh being tbe officiating clergyman. Al
though Mr. Wilson joined tbe ranks of tbe
benedicts unheralded to his many friends, tbey
nevertheless extend congratulations and wish
bim and his fair bride abundance of happiness
and prosperity.
Camnron Coal and Iron Compnny.
New York, April 21-Judge Barrett, of the
Supreme Court, has appointed John A. Hoi
nappel receiver of the Cameron Coal and Iron
Company, in a suit brongbt by William Dels
mater. This was done by consent of connsel
all round. Tbls receivership does not affect the
property covered by tbe mortgage of the Cen
tral Trust Company, in whose .foreclosure suit
a receiver was appointed some time ago.
- Where Ingalls Differs. ,,
From the Sew York Tribune.
No man is indispensable, according to Senator
Ingalls. That is where a man differs from a
political party. The Democracy is indispensable
to anti-reform.
TRAILING ARBUTUS.
When, from tho melting snowdrifts
The tender green things are peeping,
And over the bare sunny hillsides
The grass Is silently creeping,
And hill and valley grow fair
.everywhere.
Hestled close to earth's fragrant bosom
Which the brown leaves tenderly cover,
"Wide-scattered In sweet profusion
The whole of the hillside over,
Shedding a perfume rare
On the air.
I search for them then; and finding
The dainty, plnk-tlpped flowers,
Live o'er, at their sweet reminding
Tbe past, with Its happy hours
Spent with a lad brave and true
Dearest, with you. S. M, 7,
TmrsvnLr, April 21.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25,
A SEANCE OP MUSIC.
The Allesbenr Association Gives Another
Delightful Entertainment A Faultless
Programme by Fimt-Class Performers
Weddings nnd Other Society Affairs.
The Allegheny Musical Association is very
popular, judging from the cultured audienco
that filled Carnegie Music Hall last evening to
listen to their concert The programme opened
with a cantata, "The Feast of Adonis," by
Adojf Jensen, rendered by tho chorus
and Miss Grace Miller, first soprano.
Miss Emma White, second soprano, and Miss
Elsie O'Neil, contralto. When tbe applause
subsided Mr. Clarence Eddy made his appear
ance, and, seating himself at the organ, per
formed the extremely difficult and verypopn
lar "Tocatta in F major" by Bach, in which
the tbeme is carried by pedal movement Ho
followed in "Gavotte in F major" by Martini
and concluded with "Scherzo Symphonique"
by Gullmaut. The gentleman rendered for the
audience some of his best selections. The
guests were not lacking in appreciation and en
thusiasm. Mrs. Helen T. Boice Hunsicker. a member of
the Bethlehem Church choir of Philadelphia,
then rendered to the delight of her listeners,
"I Love Thee," by Hope Temple, and "The
Farmer and tho Dove." by Tanhert. Miss Hat
tie C. McLain, a member of Edward Evert
Hale's church In Boston, next rendered "Nobil
Slgnor." and responded to a hearty encore with
a lullaby song. Mr. Eddy resumed bis seat at
the organ, and began a tbeme by Thiele, with
variations, and finale. It soon became evident
that something was wrong with tbe organ and
tbe great organist gave up in despair, at the
same time informing tbe audienco tbat he was
compelled to desist on account of insufficient
water pressure. An investigation of tho inner
most recesses of the magnificent musical struc
ture, however, proved that tbe trouble all re
sulted from a negligent chain, whose duty it
was to connect the motor with the bellows, and
which had deserted its post or pulley.
The time spent in searching for the defect
was filled in by the chorus. Mr. Eddy again
took possession of tho key-board and success
fully rendered his selection. Miss Miller and
the chorus then sang "Daughter of Error," by
Bishop, and "The Sea Hath Its Pearls," by
Pinsuti, followed by "Overture to Oberon,"
Weber, by Mr. Eddy. "The Silent Rose," by
Victor Herbert, and "Hearts Delight," by W.
W. Gilchrist, were sung by Mrs. Hunsicker,
who further augumented her popularity
with tboso selections. Mr. Eddy then
performed Faust's "Fantasie," by Gounod.
Miss McLain in "Still Wie die Nacht," by
Bohm. and "The Morning," by Moyer
Helmund, was again warmly applauded. Mr.
Eddy concluded tbe evening of musical pleas
ure with Fantasia on a "Welsh March" by
Best.
Tbe next concert of the association will be
given May 27, and tho following talent will ap
pear. Myron W. Whitney, basso: Mr. and Mrs.
Tbeo. J. Toedt, tenor and soprano, and Miss
Gertrude Edmands, contralto.
, HARRY KING MARRIED.
The Popnlnr Young Merchant Wedded to
31iss Mlnnio Lloyd.
At the handsome residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Lloyd in the East End, at 6 o'clock last even
ing, her daughter Miss Minnie Lloyd and Mr.
Harry King joined hands, having previously
joined hearts. Tbe effective ceremony was
performed by Rev. W.J. Holland in the pres
ence of a limited number of guests and with
the assistance of Misses Harriet Wilson, Effie
King and Mazie Davidson, of this city, and
Miss Julia Thompson, of Newark, N. J., as
brldemaids. Miss Hewitt, of Chicago, as maid
of honor, Messrs. David Donaldson, Howe
Cbilds, Davison Lloyd and Finlev Hall Lloyd,
as groomsman, and Mr. Alex McKaig, as master
of ceremonies.
Tbe bridal procession, as it slowly entered the
handsome drawing room, which was a mass of
cut flowers arranged most attractively, was a
very picturesque and impressive sighr. Tbe
bride, in all tbe beauty of youth and clad In
her glorious bridal robes of white, was a charm
ing figure. Around her clustered tho bevy of
classically gowned maidens, also iu white, to
which the groom and his attendants, in their
uniform evening attire, formed a striking con
tract After tho ceremony congratulations
were offered, and a delightful collation was
served by Kuhn.
Tho presents received by Mr. and Mrs. King
were of great value and beauty. Among them
was a handsome onyx cold-trimmed clock from
the employes of Mr. King's business establish
ment on Fifth avenue. The croom's present to
the bride was a diamond necklace. An evening
train bore tbe young couple toward the setting
sun. They will spend some weeks in Dakota
and tho Western States. Upon their return
they will reside with tbe bride s mother, corner
of Fifth avenue and Dlthrldge street
MATCHED THE BEIDE'S BEADTT.
Flowers ia Profusions! the Ondry-Davis
Wedding.
Symbolic of tho bride's beauty and modesty
woro tho violets which were used in such pro
fusion at tbo wedding of Miss Eugenia Oudry
and Rev. John Proctor Davis last evening. It
was a home wedding, and the lovely residence
of Mrs. Catherine Oudry, the brido's mother,
was very beautifully decorated and festooned
for tbe occasion. Tho bride and groom were
unattended, with the exception of a tiny
flower girl, Edla Steele, who in a charming
little Kate Greenaway gown of soft white
silk, with a purple violet wreath upon
her flowing hair and a cluster of the samo fra
grant flower in her hand, preceded them in en
tering the drawing room. White satin was tbe
material in which the petite bride was arrayed,
and a wreath of white violets confined the
bridal veil which completely enveloped her
slight figure. Violets were also used in tbe
drapings of the gown and composed the bridal
bouquet.
The groom's father. Rev. D. K. Davis, of
Wooster, O., performed tho ceremony, wblch
was witnessed by 100 guests representing the
wealth and fashion of the city. An elaborate
repast was served by Konnedy at the conclu
sion of tbe service, and good wishes and con
gratulations were offered the young people,
who departed lor their future home at Keene.
O.. where the groom is in charge of the Presby
terian Church,
AN UNOSTENTATIOUS WEDDING.
miss Emma I. Gardner Becomes tbo Brldo
of Florence V. Tenor.
Miss. Emma L. Gardner was tho charming
bride whom Rev. Joh.n Prugh pronounced the
wife of Florence W. Tener at 9 o'clock last
evening. Tbo wedding was unostentatious and
took placo at the residence of the bride's pa
rents, on Montgomery avenue, Allegheny. The
guests were confined to the relatives and im
mediate friends of the bride and groom, who
were attended in the nuptial service by Miss
Beckie Wefing a? maid of honor and Air. Frank
Laughlin as best man. The bride was a picture
in a gown of pure white gloria crepe, with gar
lands and trimmings of white rosebuds, the
natural flowers. The maid was very prettily
dressed in delicate rose-colored Bilk.
After the ceremony, wblch was performed
with a ring, tho congratulations and weddine;
festivities were continued until 12 o'clock wben
the young couple were conveyed to a tasty lit
tlo home, on Meadow street East End, which
was in readiness for them, and which will he
adorned with many beautiful presents from
friends. Among them a handsome silver ser
vice presented by tho employes of Black &
Baud's office, in which Mr. Tener is employed
as advertising agent and an elegant piano
lamp from the firm.
A School Entertainment.
A very pleasant entertainment was given by
tho pupils of the Perrysvillo avenae, Alle
gheny, public school last evening. The pro
cramme was made up of songs and recitations
by pupils of the school.
Social Chniter.
A pretty little home wedding at the resi
dence of the bride's parents, at Wilkinsburg,
last evening, united Miss Mmnio McEnulty,
daughter ot Charles McEnulty, a merchant of
that borough, to Mr. John C. Risher, of Home
stead. Rev. Dr. Moore, pastor of the Wilkins
burg Presbyterian Churcb, officiated. An east
ern wedding trip will be enjoyed, and at its
conclusion Mr. and Mrs. Risher will reside in
Homestead.
A lectdre will be given this evening at tbo
Smitbfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
by Rev. Dr. W. H. Locke, father of tbe pastor of
the church, subject, "Reading: How to Read
and What to Read." Ho admission will be
charged. The lecture is under the auspices ot
the Young People's Society of tho church. 1
A complimentary entertainment was given
the East Liberty Branch of the Young Men's
Christian Association by tbo pupils of tbe
Pittsburg Femalo College under the direction
of Rev. A. W. Norcross, D. D., last evening at
tbe East Liberty Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Hans von Bulow and party, arriving in
the city at 6 o'clock this morning from St.
Louis, will make the Hotel Duquesne their
stopping place while in the city. Great interest
is taken In the concert at Old City Hall tbls
evening.
The annual contest and musical seance ot
the Holy Ghost College will be given this even
ing. A GERMAN will bo given by Mra. C. C. Hus
aey. of Cedar avenue, Allegheny, to-night.
THE Japanese wedding at the Second Presby
terian Church to-night
The Masons' feast of music this evening.
1890.
A CIVIL SEEYIOE E0W.
THE COMMISSION HOTLY ATTACKED
IN CONGRESS.
An Attempt to Cot OfTtbe Salaries of Roose
velt and Ills Associates Defeated Party
Ranks Broken Grosvenor Assails the
Reform and McKinley and Buttervrarth
Defend It.
Ttjashinoton, April 24. Tho House to-day
went into the committee of the whole
npon the legislative appropriation bill. When
the c lanse appropriating salaries for the Civil
Service Commission was reached Mr. Cum
mlngs, of NcV York, made the point of or
der tbat it was not properly in the bill. The
commission was neither legislative, executive
nor judicial. It should be named the great
supervisory commission of the Government
and turned loose upon the land. Its usurpa
tions were getting to be monstrous. As con
ducted it had been a scandal to the Govern
ment What tbe Commissioners lacked in in
telligence and experience they made up in ar
rogance and superciliousness. The insolence
of office was never better exemplified. The
first Commissioner gave more ungrammatical
sentences in his letters than were to be found
in "English as she Is spoke." The lack of
knowledge of the Board was lamentable. The
point of order was overruled.
.
An Attack All Along the Line.
Ma Spinola, of New York, denounced the
law as an infamous swindle. There were
not ten men on the floor who favored civil ser
vice reform. It was as complete a humbug as
waa,over established. Mr. Perkins, of Kansas,
offered an amendment exempting ex-soldiers
from the provisions of the civil service law.
He had not much sympathy with the present
law, ?nd tbe methods and manner of its execu
tion. Members ought to be frank to them
selves and to their constituents. He did not
believe there were a dozen men on the floor
who were in sympathy with the law, and he
knew that the people of tbe country generally
were not in sympathy with it.
As long as President Cleveland professed to
stand by the law he had no support in his own
political party. Never until ho took off the
m.isk did he rally the support of his party. He
(Mr. Perkins) believed tbat tbe weakness of
tbe present administration was tbat it pro
fessed to stand by tbe law. If there should be
Democratic success in the next election, it
would bo becanse tbe administration in power
did not stand by tbe working Republicans,
rather than by Its professions of civil service
reform. Applause.J The amendment was
ruled out.
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A More Prnctlcnl Move.
TUTR. HoUK;of Tennessee, moved to strike out
the entire clause. Applause. He
thought that it was not proper at this time to
make the appropriation. He was not here to
oppose tho highest possible perfection to be at
tained In the civil service of the Government
He desired that the Government employes,
high and low, should be selected by reason of
their merit, bnt tbe difference between bim
and the professional civil service reformers
was that tne latter divided mankind Into two
classes we, the saints and pure people: and
you, the spoilsmen and rascals. He desired the
Government run on business principles. He
desired to see merit recognized; but he did not
believe in this fifth wheel to tbe wagon.
Mr. Bntterworth wished to limit debate to
one hour, remarking tbat appointments could
only be made through the Civil Service Com
mission. Mr. Houk replied that there was no
need for haste. There were enough ellgibles on
tbo list to last for 25 years. Mr. Butterworth
said that tbat was as incorrect as some of the
gentleman's other statements. He warned
gentlemen on his side not to make this hypo
critical parade. Mr. Butterworth moved that
the debate close In one hour. Mr. MoMillm, of
Tennessee, moved to make it two hours, and
this was agreed to 105 to 85.
Mr. Houk then completed his speech, declar
ing that tbe commission was under indictment,
and that no appropriation should be made until
tbo committee charged with its investigation
made its report Mr. Moore, of New Hamp-
J shire, announced hinuelf as a civil service re-
zormer wimout uisguise ana wimoui quauuua
tion. sts
Some Very Strong Language.
TVTB. BlOGS, of California, denonncedthe civil
service law. contending that an adminis
tration should have its friends in office. Tbe
law was conceived iu sin and brought forth in
iniquity. Pendleton was its father, George
William Curtis was its granny, and Dorman B.
Eaton was its nurse and clout-wasber. Mr.
Lehlback, of New York. Mr. McComas, of
Marvland, and Mr. Cntcbeon, ot Michigan, op
posed the motion of Mr. Houk. Mr. Cfieadle.
of Indiana, was opposed to the wholo theory of
civil service reform.
Mr. Grosvenor said he was as much In favor
of a reform in the civil service as any other
gentleman. His opposition was to the con
struction, organization and operation of tbe
present civil service law.
Mr. Hopkins, of Illinois, said that In making
this motion tbe gentleman from Tennessee
(Mr. Houk) was out of joint with tbe senti
ment of his party as expressed in tho national
platform. Mr. Dunnell, of Mlnnosota, believed
that the Government departments were not
equal In efficiency to the departments of eight
years ago. Under tbo civil service law the in
telligent men did not enter tbe service. It was
tho dudes that were going In under tbe pres
ent system. He was clear in his conviction
that tb9 administration of tbe Government was
no better than it was eight or ten years ago.
Mr. Hill, of Illinois, characterized tbe mo
tion to strike out tbe appropriation as an ef
fort to do by indirection what neither of the
great political parties bad had tbe desire or
courage to do openly. Mr. Greenhalge, of
Massachusetts, made a vigorous speech in fa
vor of civil service reform. Mr. Coleman, ot
Louisiana, was opposed to civil service reform
and be felt justified in striking it whenever
and wherever he could.
A Warning Voice From Iowa.
TV'Tn. Henderson, of Iowa, said that civil
service reform bad come to stay, and the
political party tbat deserted it would not stay
in power, and ought not It was not true that
this administration bad not enforced tbe law.
Benjamin Harrison, with the integrity that no
party could dislodge, with a courage tbat never
yielded in anv battle, bad enforced the law,
and was enforcing it, "and that's what Is tbe
matter with the boys. If he had failed to en
force it tbero would not be so much kicking on
the back seats." Continuing, he said: "I
helped to make the platform of 1SSS one of
tbo best ever made and upon that we carried
the country, including tbe best thought and
sentiment ot the country. I don't want to go
back to tbe old spoils system. Iwanttoget
further away from it I don't want to become
a lackcv for the spoils system."
Mr. McKinley, of Ohio, earnestly opposed the
motion to strike out the appropriation. Hi3
only regret was that the Appropriation Com
mittee did not give to tho Civil Service Com
mission all the appropriation it asked for the
enlargement of the civil service. If the Itepub
can party of this country was pledged to one
single thine more than another it was the main
tenance of the civil service law. Every national
flatform of tho Republican party for the last
2 years had declared for the continuance and
enlargement of tho merit system. It was not
only according to the tenets ot tho Republican
party but according to tho best sentiment of
tho Republican party throughout tbe
United States. Aye, more: it was
sustained by thu best sentiment
of the whole country. Republicans and
Democrats alike; and there was not a man on
tbo floor that did not know that there was not
a party in the country. Democratic or Repub
lican, that had the courage to repeal the law.
Now when the Republican party was in con
trol of all the branches of the Government it
was proposed to virtually repeal this law, when
for four years, during a Democratic adminis
tration, nobody on the Republican side had the
temerity to rise in bis place and ask for the
nullification of tbe law. They tbougbt it good
enough for a Democratic administration; and
he said to his Republican friends that it was
good enough for a Republican administration.
The Republican party must take no backward
step. The merit system was here and here to
stay.
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Coming to tbe Rescne.
TTr. Butterworth indorsed every word his
colleague bad said. Nothing smacked of
monarchical forms as much as tbe spoils
svstcm that men stood here, not tbe represent
atives ot tho people, but representatives of
political bummers, wbo became stronger than
free, intelligent men. Members expected to
retain their places, not upheld by the virtue
and intelligence of their constituency, but by
gathering retainers, packing conventions and
using all agencies thereunto appertaining. The
Republican party had gone out of power on
that issue. It was in power to-day because it
had passed the civil service law and bad indorsed
the merit system.
Tbe motion to strike out was lost 81 to 120.
Pending further action the committee rose and
tbe House adjourned.
The Theory Radically Wrong.
Prom the AltoonaTimes.J
A Pittsburg minister informed his people on
Sunday night tbat "God did not contemplate
making men happy here, but happy hereafter."
Such a theory is radically wrong, for He has
given them everything necessary to happiness
here below, and can this astute minister explain
why, in view of hi3 theory of lifef Preachers
tell men tbey are tn be happy by being miser
able, and the resnlt is tbey decline to stay and
listen to such theories, but go off and be happy
according to their own way. Sensible man will
not swallow such doctrines as this Pittsburg
divine pats forth for their guidance.
FARMERS AND THE ROADS.
9
Profits of Greene County Agriculture Now
nnd in Former Years.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you allow me a word of explanation in
regard to an interview with Mr. Stoflel. of your
road exploring partyT I was asked ir the
number of mortgages was increasing or dimin
ishing, and said that while the business of a
building and loan association here, placing
small loans In the stockholders' hands on town
property for the Improvement of the same,
helped to keep up the number of mortgages,
I thought the number of mortgages and
amounts given on farms in the last two or three
years was less than in the preceding time of the
same length, and a count, in tbe short time I
had, of mortgages under some of the letters of
our index, showed that the number was less In
1888-S9 than in 18887, but I did not give him
tbe figures for publication.
I also stated to him tbat an increase of
mortgages was not always proof of an Increase
of indebtedness, as some farmers gave mort
gages to secure loans to take up commercial
paper or judgments that . had been
given for purchase money for farms 01 addi
tions to their farms. This, I thought was the
case with most of the mortgages given a few
years back to the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York, but that a few of them
were perhaps for money borrowed for specula
tions in tbe West. In the cattle business, and
that these had, some of them, proved disas
trous. I also claimed that mortgages were not
always proof of lunthriftiness, as some farmer,
getting the home paid for, would bnysome
more land, and ai he could get a loan for longer
time of money lenders than his neighbor who
sold to him, and who wanted his money to pur
chase again, would give him, he borrowed and
gave a mortgage.
Again, as to the question. Does farmlngpayT
I told Mr. Stoflel that, while I had worked at
farming some and carried on tbe business on a
small scale, along with other pursuits. I did not
claim to be a practical farmer, and wonld
rather be would see onr commissioners. Sheriff
or Treasurer, all of whom were practical farm
ers; but Irom a little experience and
some observation, I was convinced tbat
careful farming in connection with "stock
raising," while it old not pay as well now as at
one time, still with capital does pay. He said
I took the same view of it that the Greene
county farmers do, as far as he had seen them.
He said tbat in other counties where he
thought it wonld be better, they did not take
so cheery a view of it, but complained of the
high prices of machinery, etc. I spoke ot onr
farmers as conservative and careful and
thonght the tendency was to not go in debt as
much for more land as formerly, as farming
did not pay so well, that it could be made as
profitable on borrowed capital, or as easy to
pay for land from the profits ot It as It was dur
ing good times and advancing prices. From
what I had heard I said I understood our
farmers to claim tbat tbey could not afford to
farm witbout machinery now.
WrLWAJi H. Sutton.
WAYNE3BUBQ, April 21,
A Tnx to Build National Roads.
To the Editor of Tbe Dlssatem
I am sorry you did not start your road enter
prise a month earlier. Two weeks of fair
weather makes a great improvement on mad
roads, and your expedition cannot now realize
anything like the condition of onr roads in
February and March.
My object in writing is to suggest a national
income tax, tho entire amount to be expended
on the roads under Government supervision.
A tax on all incomes over 3,000; the amount
collected In each State to be expended in that
State. Good roads will be found greater clvll
izers than public libraries.
There is no mistake about it, our farmers, as
a rule, are too poor to build such roads as we
should have. Bat for the farmers there would
be no Income to tax. There Is, there can be, no
more righteous tax tban that on incomes.
If our system of government cannot secure
to the people first-class public roads it is a
failure. Index.
Allegheny, April 21.
Onr Explorers' Adventures.
Trom the Warren Mall.
The Pittsburg Dispatch has sent out
three men, two horses and a wagon on a tour of
tbe State. Tbe country roads will be photo
graphed and written up and writ
ten down true to nature; also the
farms and surroundings. It's a good scheme
In view ot tbe present road agitation. The
DisrATcn party is meeting with plenty of ad
venture. The diary kept by its chief abounds
with records of repair and of the pnrchase of
rope with wblch to get the wagon out of the
mud holes.
ACTUARIES IN SESSION.
An Important International Meeting Which
Is Being Held In New York.
New York, April 21. The Society of
Actuaries, connected with life insurance com
panies in the United States and Canada, met at
tbe Astor House tbls morning and elected
Sheppard Homans.' President; D. P. Tucker,
Vice President; H. W. St- John, of Hartford.
Conn., Second Vice President; Israel C. Pier
son, Recording Secretary: Rufus W. Weeks,
Corresponding Secretary, and Bloomfield J.
Miller, of Newark, N. J., Treasurer. Other
members of the council elected were: Oscar B.
Ireland, of Springfield. Mass.: W. McCabe, of
Toronto. Canada: E. McCllntock, of N ew York;
G. W. Phillips, of New York, and H. W. Smith,
of Philadelphia. Forty of the (SO members are
present
A WIDOW DEFRAUDED.
Such Is tho Claim Mndn by Mrs. Campbell,
of New York.
New York, April 24. Judge Bookstaver, In
the Court of Common Pleas to-day, dismissed
the complaint of Mary J. Campbell to set aside
tbe assignment of her husband's interest in the
firm of Campbell & Campbell, linen importers.
She said that wben she signed the assignment
she did not understand the paper, tbat her in
terest on tbe death of her hnsband John was
greatly in excess of the inventory furnished by.
her husband' partner, and tbat be had de
frauded her. Tbe firm of Campbell & Campbell
was formed In 1873. It was well-known in
New York, Chicago and St. Louis.
Pnrnell Thanks Cnnndiun Leaguers.
Toronto. April 24. Tbe Toronto branch ot
the Irish National League has received a letter
from Mr. Parnell, tbrongh his secretary, thank
ing them for their motion of sympathy lately
sent to him in reference to the death of Joseph
Bigger.
STORIES ABOUT RANDALL.
Roger Q- Mills, wben asked bis opinion ot
Mr. Randall, said: "He was a very great man,
a man of unimpeachable Integrity, and a
natural-born leader ot men. He had more of
the elements of leadership tban any man I have
come in contact with since I have been in pub
lic life. Nothing but bis views on the tariff
could have prevented him from being tbe leader
ot the Democratic party. If it had not been for
that he would have been nominated for Presi
dent in 1876."
Seattle Press: The reputation of the dead
statesman has always been good. He was
never Implicated In any of the scandals which
from time to time during his long service were
associated with Congressional doings. He
passes into immortality after having made an
endnring and creditable record on tbe history of
his time, and be will be remembered as one who
in certain junctures was more clear-sighted and
better fitted for guidance than those who pre
vailed against him.
The St Lonis Globe-Democrat is singularly
unfortunate in citing Mr. Samuel J. Randall as
an instance of a man who was not independent
in politics, says tbe Boston Herald. It would
be difficult to point to a clearer exhibition of
independence tban was seen in Mr. Randall's
refusal to vote with his party on tbe tariff
question. It may not have been right in it-elf,
and tbe motives tbat influenced it may be In
some respects qnestioned; but as to its inde
pendence there is not tho slightest room for
doubt
Boston Transcript : It was to Mr. Reed that
Mr. Randall made that famous remark, nearly
two years ago, that secured unity in tbe Demo
cratic party. One morning, at the most critical
stage of the session, with the Presldental con
vention almost at band and the party appa
rently hopelessly divided, Mr. Reed asked sar
castically: "Which wing of the Democratic
party will be in power to-dayt" Mr. Randall,
pale and 411, bnt determined, was in bis place,
and, with his old vigor, shouted: "Both wings
will flan toetther soon enoutrh for Ton I" A
j roar went up from the floor and the galleries.
CURIOUS COHDEfiSATIOKS.
Out of 100 subscribers to the Grady
memorial Tolume in Albany. Ga., 15 refused to
take the book when delivered.
The first rabbit drive at Visalia, Cal.,
took place last week. There were 125 people
engaced to do the slaughter, but they only
Killed 11 measly animais.
The wife of a Polish blacksmith in Ply
mouth. Pa., gave birth to four children, all of
whom are healthy. She has been married three
years and has six children.
It still looks much like winter at Green
ville, Me., whero the people are still traveling
on runners. It is good sleighing in many
places, but iu others the going is rather hard.
Mr. Newton, an old gentleman living
several miles west of Oviedo, Fla., who has
been a resident of Florida for over 60 years,
took his first ride on a railroad train last week,
taking a trip to Sanf ord.
One of the principal reasons for consid
ering John Laquay, of Battle Creek, Mich.,
crazy, was the fact that ha had refused to wash
or change bis clothes for six months. He is
now at the Kalamazoo asylum.
Judge Pish, of Oglethorpe, Ga., bas a
beautiful mare which he named for Miss
Winnie Davis. Bat since she has turned her
face to tbe East In marrying a Nortbenertbo
Judge says his animal will bear another name.
During a thunderstorm at Genesee the
other night the lightning entered John Dor
ing's bedchamber, jumped into bed with Mr.
Doring, burned his hip and then lit out with
out scorching the bedding or disturbing Mrs.
Doting.
A 5-year-old child in Lafayette, N. J.,
was so deeply affected by the death la3t week
of his grandmother that he cried almost con
tinually thereafter until Sunday, when he bnrst
a blood vessel and died before medical assist
ance arrived.
Mrs. Ambrose Crouch, of South Jack
son, Mich., during the past year has baked for
herfamily 2,368 cookies. 1.93S doughnuts, 217
cakes, 267 pies 81 puddings. 793 loaves of bread
and sold 916 pounds of butter. Her family is'nt
very large, either.
State's Attorney Longeuecker says ha
believes Woodruff's sensational confession in
the Cronln case was all a lie, and therefore he
won't prosecute bim for complicity in tbe
murder, but will try to send him to the peni
tentiary fur horse stealing.
At Baku, Russia, tbe waiters have just
formed a co-operative union which has procured
its own silver, linen and other table accessories
and does catering of every sort at prices dimin
ished by tbe nsual profit of tbe hotel keeper,
caterer or other middle man.
Miss Mary Ann Henderson died at Mil
ton, Fix Sbe had been confined to her bed
more than 21 years. Not a man was present at
tbe house to assist in tbe last sad rites, and the
ladies of the community were forced to plaea
tbe coffin and act as pall-hearers.
The important work of draining tho
Roman marshes, on which the Italian Govern
ment bas been engaged since 1884. is now well
advanced toward completion. Tbe work can
only be carried on at certain seasons of the
year, owing to the nnhealthiness of the district.
Below Boston, Ga., a few miles there
lives an extensive family named Groover.
Within a radius of five miles there resides
seven separate families, and each head of this
family married a lady of the same name, and
tbe kinship of none run lower than the third
cousin.
A. lady went to one of the groceries in
Wildwood, Fla., and bought two ponnds of
butter tbat bad been bought in the country by
the merchant When the nice yellow lump
was cut in two, there was fonnd in the center
of it a large Irish potato, nicely peeled and
careiuiiy covereu over witn DUtter.
A Titusville oilman named Losee struck
that place In tbe year 1S60, at which time there
were but three wells in the State of Pennsyl
vania tbe original Drake, the Barnsdall No. I
and the Crossly A Wltherop. Now, 30 years
later. Mr. Losee is prodncing oil in paying
quantities on tbe same territory.
A Lancaster, Pa., horse was bitten some
time ago by a rabid dog, which was afterward
shot. Mr. Harvey carefully attended to bis
horse and expected to save bim. bnt all the well
known symptoms of hydrophobia soon devel
oped. The horse bit bis stall, snapped viciously
at everything within reach and finally died after
suffering intensely.
Berlin newspaper correspondents were
not allowed to send out tbo news of Bismarck's
resignation on tbe night when it first became
public. They rewrote their dispatches so as to
make them say that it was rnmored tbat Bis
marck had resigned, and the authorities let
them go in that sbape. Then tbe correspond
ents filed a second dispatch saying: "Tbo
rumor is a fact." and the authorities could find
no excuse for refusing to send It.
Mr. J. O. Ellis, near Homerville, Ga.,
is in possession of a most curious looking ani
mal, half bear and half hog. The animal has
the hoofs, nose and eyes of a hog, while Its body
Is covered with hair like a bear. It often stands
erect and walks in that position. It is three
months old. perfectly gentle and will eat any
thing offered. It bas teeth like a bear and
makes a grunting noise which sounds like the
noise made by a young cub. It weighs about 25
pounds.
One of the most remarkable journals
published is tbe Austrian Kaiser's Chronicle,
published for tbe solo benefit nf Emperor
Francis Josepb. It is the work of tbo Imperial
News Bureau, and costs about 200,000 gulden
yearly. The Emoeror reads the- journal from
beginning to end. and thus knows bow his Gov
ernment is regarded by the civilized nations of
tbo earth. There are bat three copies pre-
?ared. the other two being for the Minister of
'oreign Affairs and tbo Secretary of State.
It is a daily condensation of tbe statements ot
the European and American press regarding
the Austrian Government and to policy.
A curious package was shipped by ex
press from Jacksonville to Baltimore. It was
a small white casket, with silver trimmings,
containing tbe embalmed remains of Paris, a
valuable dog which died at the Hotel Placide.
His mistress stopped at the Hotel Placida last
week, and noticed that her pet was ailing, so
she sent for Fireman C. J. Campbell, of tbe
Central station, who is a skillful veterinary
surgeon, to doctor the pampered canine. All
treatment failed to relieve him. as he seemed
to be dying of old age and general debility, and
so he was mercifully chloroformed to death.
Tbe undertaker was summoned, and carefully
embalmed the body, which was sent to b
burled at its former home. Baltimore.
AMONG THE WITS.
A Gem of Thought "This war between
the League and tbe Players is pretty sharp, eh!"
"Yes. a case of diamond cut diamond." Puc.
Collie What did your father say when
you broke thenews of our engagement to him?
Polly-He didn't sny anything. lie simply had
a fit. Terre Ua ute Express.
Mrs. Youngwife Did you ever try any
of my biscuits, judge?
Judge No, I never did; but I dare say tbey de
serve It Xonkers Statesman.
At four o'clock the festive clerk
Says "I'll keep books no more;
Tbls Is no time Tor dreary work,
I'll go and keep the score."
Washington Post.
Persistent admirer Gracious lady, what
alls you? You seem ill. Can I for you anything
oo?"
You can a great deal do. Get me another part-ncr."-Seol
Press.
Cynic The old days are past Women
do not fall in love any more.
Wentman-Absurd, my dear fellow. Just look
inside one or our fashionable millinery stores.
Dry Goods Chronicle.
"Do you think," he asked ia hesitating
accents, "tbat you could learn to love me?"
"Yes," sbe replied coyly. "Icould learn, but
I'm afraid you'll have a good deal of trouble
teaching rather." Washington Pott.
Miss Cute Henry, please put on your
gloves before you prune the grapevines; yon
might be bitten, you know.
Wbat by-grape worms?'
"No, gra-apes. "Sew Xorlc fierald.
Ethel (aged 5, who is being put to bed,
wben her mother, in evening toilet, enters tha
room) Are you going to bed, too, mamma?"
'So, dear: I'm going to tbe opera."
Are yoa going to dress after you get there?"
Harvard Lampoon.
"But I can't marry you, Charlie," she
said sadly.
Don't say tbat darlinr! Oh, don't say that:
Why can't you?"
Because, Charlie, lam neither a minister nor
a magistrate, and have no authority."
Then the soul ot Charlie was quieted, and a
great light shone round about him. Washington
Mar.
Pie and Civilization. Spinks .(from up
conntry) Walter, ain't yergot no pla for break
fast? 'No, sir; nebberbsve Die for breakfast."
'Jlmmlnyljnst bear that, Belinda; no pie for
breakfast In Florldyl Who ever heerd of a civil
ized placo not hevln' pie for breakfast? Tait
thin we know they'll tell as thev don't h it tar
dinner and supperl" fldrprr'a' .Bar,
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