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KEEPING COOL.
All questions are paling before the vital
one: How to keep cool? There is nothing
humorous about heat like that of yesterday.
The hundred degree mark is too close a
neighbor to the mercury for human health
. or comfort There has been a steady rise
In the temperature since the brief cool spell
which rounded off last week sn pleasantly.
Unhappily to-day promises to be as hot or
hotter. There is a large supply of
answers to the question which we
have referred to. Our readers can
take their choice in the columns
of suggestions which our pages contain to
day. They can wear flannel shirts and
t eschew cucumbers, or array themselves in
linen and devour. watermelon, as the spirit
moves them. The Dispatch wishes it
could guarantee to keep everybody cool.
But it is a matter which Congress even is
powerless to handle, and a mass meeting in
protest woula only result in perspiration.
Perhaps the best advice is: Keep calm and
do not labor too hard to keep cool !
y; A PnASE OF CIIEAP LABOR.
&. striking phase of the labor question, to
which very little attention is generally paid,
is set forth by the report of the Massachu
setts Commissioner of Labor. That docu
ment furnishes statistics to support the con
viction of the commissioner "that women
work harder and more honrs than men, and
gefmuch less pay." This assertion is made
concerning the factories of that State, in
which the proportion of female labor is 50.7
per cent, or a little over half; while the av
erage wages earned by their labor of ten
hours daily is S5 87 per week.
This does not take into consideration the
labor either of paid domestics or of women
who do their own housework. Ko accurate
means exist of calculating the hours of labor
or the wages received by the latter class; but
the statistics furnished in the Massachusetts
i case are enough to show that labor organiza
tion in Massachusetts has not been able to
raise the remuneration of the class of oper
atives furnishing more than half the factory
labor of that State to an average of one dol
lar per day.
It is evident that this is not only a great
injustice taken simply by itself, but an ab
solutely depressing influence on wages at
large. "When the law of Massachusetts cut
down the hours or women and children's
work in factories to ten hours, the influence
on man's labor was to produce a natural
shortening of men's hours to the same ex
tent. It is obvious that the same process
works in the other direction, and that the
payment of less than six dollars a week to
more than half the effective labor in Massa
chusetts must have an indefinitely depress
ing effect on wages at large. The trades
vnions will do a big work if they can solve
the problem of securing decent pay for fe
male operatives.
TWO KINDS OF LAW.
It is hard to convince the people that the
rich and the poor before the law are alike
when State Treasurer Archexot Maryland
gets five years imprisonment for stealing
more than a hundred thousand dollars, and
a poor wreich in New York City is sen-
lenced to fourteen years" imprisonment for
stealing fiiteen cents. The monstrous
difference between these two sen
tences is a harder blow to our in
stitutions than a ton of anarchistic
dynamite. There must be something
wrong with a system that permits such un
righteous judgments. The State official
who betrays bis trust and deliberately robs
tbc men who honored him with their con
fidence is snrely a viler and more dangerous
criminal than the beggar whose hunger
tempts him to steal a few cents. If the
rascal in nurple had been retired behind
prison walls for fourteen years, and the pun
ishment of the fifteen-cent defaulter had
been cut down to a few months, justice
would have been better satisfied.
AN ANOMALY IN STRIKES.
The unique aspect of a force of policemen
going on strike against their superior
officers, which was presented at London on
Monday, has been terminated apparently
' by the perception of the anomalous results
so which it led. The right of a police force
to exist is based on obedience to authority
nd maintenance of the laws. If the men
;ho have taken the obligations of police-
1 en upon them defy the authority of their
ilapericrs and join in acts which imply both
.defiance of the law on their own account,
and permission for the lawless to ply
their trade uninterrupted the public reason
for the maintenance of such a force is taken
away.
" It is evident that the law cannot tolerate
any such steps as the defiance by policemen
of the orders of their officers, or forcible re
sistance to the means taken by the authori
ties to supply their places when they re
fuse to serve. But the denunciation ot such
steDsby the law does not by any means'
terminate the problem. Military law can
sot any better tolerate similar acts on the
part of soldiers. Vet the history of the
r world is fail of examples wheic military
operations have been paralyzed by the
strikes of unpaid soldiers generally of the
mercenary class just as the police work of
London was suspended this week. It took
many generations to learn that the founda
tion of all military strength was the preser
vation of the fealty and discipline of the
private soldiers, and the punishment of
officers whose incapacity .or tyranny drove
them to mutiny.
The London policemen deserve credit for
their prompt recognition of the fact that
their course was leading toward lawlessness.
But the Government will not be equally
enlightened unless it shows on its part an
equal perception that the arbitrary policy
which alienated the loyalty ot the police
men is also destructive of the basis of disci
pline. TUL FUNEREAL PREROGATIVE.
It is rather surprising to observe from the
proceedings of Select Council that a
majority of that body takes position against
any attempts to lesson the obstruction of the
routes of rapid transit, caused by funeral
processions. It is hardly possible to believe
that the able members of that body should
virtually vote that undertakers shall not be
asked to turn their vehicles out of the track
to let a cable car pass them, merely out
of a sentiment of antagonism to the cable
companies. It is therefore to be concluded
tbat they had a reason for their action; and
it becomes necessary to inquire for the
reason as a curiosity of human ratiocination.
The opinion of Select Council appears to
be that due respect cannot be paid to the
dead, unless the entire street along which a
given funeral passes shall adopt the funeral
pace. The scriptural authority for weeping
with those that mourn, has evidently im
pressed the municipal fathers to the extent
of sanctioning a compulsory addition of the
passengers on the cars to the funeral cor
tege and, so far from accepting Mr. Bobert
son's modern and possibly agnostic idea of
decreasing funereal show and expense, the
vote of. the Select Councilmen is to the effect
that the cable cars must join the procession,
even although the frame opioned produced
in the passengers thereby will be the reverse
of reverential.
That no other construction of the munici
pal attitude is discernahle may be seen from
the facts of the case. Three cable lines lead
out of this city'and one electric line passes
through Allegheny, all of which are more or
less frequently nsed by funeral processions.
Of these routes every one is paralleled by
streets along which funeral processions can
pass if they choose without interference
from the transit lines, and over most of
their lines there is ample room either for
carriages to turn out on the outside of the
tracks or into the track opposite to that on
which the car wishes to pass them. 'With
these facilities by which funeral processions
can keep out of the way of cable and electric
cars, the vote that they shall not be required
to do so must be based on tbe conviction
that it will be useful as a penitential meas
ure to force the passengers on those lines
into an involuntary participation with all
the funerals they may come across, and to
permit the dignified funeral director to hold
all perniciously rapid cable cars in his train
while he proceeds at a leisurely pace from
Eleventh to Fifteenth streets.
It also appears that the proposal for cut
ting down the pomp at funerals is not popu
lar in Select Councils. Poor people may
cripple themselves for years to pay for the
display of funerals, but no such extraneous
considerations are to interfere with the
solemn duty of obstructing the streets with
funeral pomp. It has been thought tbat
the transit corporations were unduly power
ful in the streets; but when the question of
permitting their duty to the public of fur
nishing rapid transit to infringe on the
prerogatives of the funeral director, it be
comes evident that the undertaker is on top
of all.
ARE WE SO WICKED?
The observations of an intelligent stranger
are always valuable and interesting to his
hosts. "What Mr. Griffith, President of the
Maryland Prisoners' Aid Association, has
to say in such a capacity is no exception to
the rule. Mr. Griffith bestows a great deal
of praise upon divers of our city and county
institutions. The Allegheny Workhouse
impressed him very favorably; in fact, he
thinks it the best institution of the kind in
the country. Tne Court House, the jail
and the "Western Penitentiary Mr.
Griffith commends with some reservations.
He advocates the separation of the sexes
more completely in the jail. This wonld
be an improvement, no doubt. But the
point which we are most interested in noting
is Mr. Griffith's' comment upon the per
centage of prisoners to population in Alle
gheny county. He says that it far exceeds
Maryland's percentage. "We have not the
figures at hand to examine, but we are not
sure that Mr. Griffith has rightly interpret
ed them. Perhaps he failed to consider
that the Eiverside Penitentiary receives
prisoners from Western Pennsylvania.
NOISE, NOT WAR.
British war ships are gathering in the
neighborhood of the Behring Sea seal
fisheries. Five sloops of war have
anchored in Esquimau harbor where but
onu has been seen for months. If reports
are to be trusted, this naval squadron is
being put in shape for very active service,
stress being laid upon gun practice. Ad
miral Holham will arrive on the scene in
the biggest man-of-war ever seen in those
waters before the end of this month. Tbe
British Columbians say with a gusto that
he is a fighter. But the stoops
of war, and the terrible "Warspite, and the
fighting Admiral need not terrify the
American fishermen who are working under
the protection of the Stars and Stripes,
There will be no fighting about the seals if
the statesmen Of this country and England
exercise common sense and stick to justice.
It would be a crime to let such a question
embroil two friendly nations.
BACK-ACTION REFORM.
The position assumed by the Democratic
convention in its ballot reform plank is
emphatically criticised by the Philadelphia
Press, because it fails to fully meet the de
mand that the Constitution shall be
amended so that ballots shall no longer be
numbered as they are cast. It intimates
that the failure to do this shows tbat the
influences in control of the Democratic con
vention are not in favor of genuine ballot
reform.
In other words, the Press has decided to
emphasize the issue of repealing the provis
ion in the Constitution inserted there to
prevent the ballot-box stuffing by which, for
years, Philadelphia turned out majorities to
order. "What will be put in its place is not
specified; and, so far as can be perceived,
either from the Ttepublican platform or the
columns of the Press, it is not regarded as
important what the new" provisions are, so
that the present safeguard against the sub
stitution of fraudulent ballots are entirely
removed.
Both parties are agreed upon the general
principle of ballot reform; but some of the
disputants need to be instructed that it J
THE
would be ballot reform to open the gates to
the revival of the old abuses, far worse than
any existing at present.
The recent finding of 246 indictments for
liquor selling in violation of tha local prohibi
tory law of Anniston, Ala., which, by tbe last
census, bad but 912 inhabitants, is regarded by
the New York Sun as Indicating "either that
prohibition is a dead failure in Anniston, or
tbat tbe town has grown amazingly daring the
last ten years." The latter is undoubtedly tbe
cast, as is shown both by the f amo of Anniston
and tha fact that one liquor saloon to less than
four Inhabitants would be an almost impossi
ble proportion. But does not tbe return of 216
indictments show tbat the prohibitory law in
that town is going for offenders in a way tbat
sets an example to some Northern citiesT
The information that Miss Elaine Good
ale, who won early fame as aratherreraarkable
child poet, is devoting her maturer years to tha
education of the Indians, living with tbcm in a
primitive way, Is a striking instance of the de
votion of high qualities to unselfish work.
MiCHioAKwill not lack for plenty of
tickets this year. Tbe Patrons of Industry, the
Farmers' Alliance, the Union Labor party and
the Prohibitionists will all hold separato con
ventions for the nomination of State officers
this month. This creates a prospect that thoro
will bo such a splitting up of dissentient votes
that tbe old parties will bo able to retain tbclr
relative strength. Tho best way to unite the In
dependent element is, as has beon done in this
State, for one of the parties to nominate a can
didate who personally represents independence
and reform.
Italian vendettas do not flourish luxu
riantly when transplanted to American soil.
The Neapolitans and Calabrians mixed up in
the Stoops Ferry murder have learnt that tho
law's arm is long enough and strong enough to
make vendettas very costly.
There is no more reason for moving the
TJta Indians from their lands in Colorado than
thoro is for dispossessing tho white settlers and
miners of their property In tbo same State.
National compacts have made them tbe owners
of their land, and if there is any such thing as
good faith and honor in dealings with other
races, they w ill be left to enjoy tbe peaceful cul
tivation of the property which the prospectors
are after.
"Weather Prophet Detoe has got
himself aroused to tbe course of meteorological
events, and stakes his reputation as prophet on
tbe declaration tbat there will be hot weather
in July.
The interesting discovery has been made
by the enterprising Philadelphia Inquirer, of a
Democrat who is opposed to Pattisou. Tho de
scription given by tbe Inquirer of its discovery
reveals the fact that the opponent toPattison is
Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Canal; and
as that canal was loDg ago gobbled by the Penn
sylvania Railroad, tho opposition of this Demo
crat shows tbat be knows what be Is there for.
Is It possible tbat the Players' nine from
this city cannot digest a littlo praise? They
lost a game yesterday in Philadelphia.
The fact that the United States military
andnaval establishment, including its pensions,
now costs more than the military and naval
establishments of either Russia, Germany,
France or England, with their pensions, while
we have neither army nor navy worth mention
ing in comparison with them, permits the con
clusion that neither of them has a pension sys
tem worth mentioning in comparison with ours.
PEBSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Wn.ii Carleton will spend a part of his
summer at tbe Thousand Islands.
The American art Btudents in Paris hoisted
a big American flag on July 4. Tho flag was tbo
gift of Postmaster General Wanamaker.
General Sherman receives a salary of
$15,000 a year as retired General of the Army,
with nothing to do, and a good, active clerk to
help him.
The Garibaldi family has agreed to sell to
tho Italian Government the Island of, CaDrera
lor $6u,000, the house and grave of Garibaldi be
ing preserved.
Fran cis Murphy during five months' work
in Iowa has seenred 27,000 signatures to the
pledge, and this is not taking into account tbe
pledge he obtained from a charming widow to
become his "wife.
The Emperor 'William Intends to have his
portrait painted by Angeli for the Queen, and
he is to be represented in the uniform of a
British Admiral of tbe Fleet. The picture is
to be bung at Osborne.
Marguerite, the pretty Princess who is go
ing to marry her cousin, the Due d'Orleans
"the Prisoner of Clairvaux" has a good tem
per, good manners and varions musical and ar
tistic accomplishments.
Chari.es Qoeller is regarded as the cham
pion pedestrian of Tammany Hall. A spurt of
ten miles before breakfast is an ordinary
achievement. He walks so well tbat he may
jet take a nation to run for an office.
THE Chief of Police of Moscow has issued an
order that all persons who sell newspapers,
books and magazines in the streets shall wear
a uniform, which of course brings the business
down to a uniform basis.
Marries life agree with Mrs. Mary Ander
son Navarro, as she writes tbat ber health is
much improved and that Bbe and her husband
intend to return to London soon. Later they
contemplate a trip through Switzerland, whero
they expect to remain until autumn.
J. B. Haggin has more money invested In
fine horseflesh than any other man In America.
The Rancbo del Paso, his breeding farm in
California, represents an investment of over
S1,000,000. It Is here that his running horses
ire bred, while on a rancb tbat covers half of
Kern County, Cal., Mr. Haggin is breeding licht
harness horses on a largo scale. He recently
soloe200 of these at auction In Sacramento, the
produce of one year.
A REMARKABLE FISH.
It Builds Itself a Cocoon lo Live nt tho Bot
tom or Rivers Dallas Droughts.
From tbe Leisure Ilour.l
Africa is tbe borne of many extraordinary
animals, but there is no moro remarkable
creature than tbe mudfish, which inhabits cer
tain of the rivers of Western Africa, and, as its
name Implies, it lurks at tbe muddy bottoms of
these rivers. At present, however, it is not
necessary to go to Africa to see this fish, as it
can be seen by any one who has tbe time in the
reptile house at the Zoological Gardens.
At first sight thero is perhaps nothing es
pecially striking about this animal: it looks
very much like an ordinary fish, except for Its
curious, long slender fins. A visitor who knew
nothing about tbo creature would probably go
away with tho Impression that bo bad seen
nothing out of the common. When tbo fishes
arrived each one was encased in a ball of dried
mud, lined with mucus from its body and per
forated by a small apertnre to admit of breath.
Ing This "cocoon," as it is sometimes called,
onaccount of its analogy to theearthen case
fabricated by many caterpillars in which to
undergo their metamorphoses, on being placed
in warmish water was dissolved and tbo fish
liberated.
Tbe habit which tbe mudfish has of making
an earthen chamber of tha mud at the bottom
of the river is a most wonderful provision of
naturo lor tbe exigencies of tbe climate. Tbe
rivers which the fish inhabits are liablo to peri,
odlcal droughts. When snch a drought is im
minent the fish retires to doep water and exca
vates a pit, in which it lies, covering itself over
with a thick layer of mud. It can suffor with
ImDunity the complete drying up of tbo rfVcr.
But the most interesting fact about tbe crea
ture is that during the time of its volnntary
imprisonment it breathes air directly through
an aperture left in tho cocoon, by means of
lanes, just like a land animal. When tbe re
turning rains dissolve the mud and liberate
the fish it breaths by means of gills, just like
any other fish.
IT BAINED SNAKES.
Reptile From 12 to 1G Inches Long Fall to
the Gronnd at Pierre, 8. D.
Pierre, S. D., July 8. About 730 p. at.
clouds began to gather, and in about ten min
utes rain began to pour, accompanied by strong
wind. Just about tbe time the rain ceased
small snakes from IV! to IS inches long fell to
tho ground in various places. These were,
coiled, and when tbey struck tbe ground
seemed to be somewhat stunned. The snakes
bare a bluish color.
PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
A New Premium for Flue Tobacco Over a
Bouquet A Wonderlnl Sunset Actor
Managers.
'The sharp competition among the manufac
turers of chewing tobacco is Inducing them
to adopt tbe oddest devices to procure trade.
A very curious premium plug was shown to mo
yesterday, Tho plug of chewing tobacco was
rolled into tho shape of a rather thick pen
bolder about the sizo of the cork ones and at
one end a lead pencil protruded from tbe plug.
Tbo double purpose of tbeplug fits it peculiarly
for all men who use pencils and like a ehew of
tobacco. The economy of timeandenergy which
it would scenro to some indnstrious scribes and
chewers should make tho pencil-plug popular.
But it is not on sale in Pittsburg. Tho sample
shown to mo camo from New England.
OVER A BOUQUET.
"Fair as you are, aear,"he said
' 'Fresh as you, ' replied the maid.
A8
s so often happens in the midst of very hot
weather a series of wonderful sunsets Is
being vouchsafed to us. Last night came down
after an overture of superb color. Half an
hour before sunset a mass of slate-gray clouds
rose slowly up from tbe west. Behind thi3 cur
tain tbe sun sank out of sight, and tho day
light seemed to bo waning fast. The average
man said prophetically that a storm might be
expected in ten minutes. As usual tho average,
man was wrong. No storm came, but in ten
minutes thero came on a sudden a blaze of
ruddy light from the Western horizon. Tho
sun had found a weak spot in tho barrier of
cloud, an open window through which to pour
a parting volley of dazzling beams at tbe
scorched earth.
It was a change in ten seconds from twilight
to broad day; the shadows were black again, a
root or two glowed golden, and a woodpecker
sitting alone on the limb of a lifeloss tree was
transformed into a bird of paradise, while the
magical flood of sunbeams slanted from the
West As for the sky itself it was on fire in a
moment. Ibe edges of tbe lowest clouds
caught fire first, and then across the gray
floated sparks and wreaths of flame. From
fire tbo color fell to softer tones; pale salmon,
primrose and a sulphurous pray. By this time
tbe sun had fallen behind the palisade of
wooded hills; a lono line of emerald sky
merged with the golden rear-guard of the day,
and tho gray clouds bit by bit grew black. For
an hour after this tho Western scy wore the
tawny colors of its lord, and the promise of
rain melted away beneath the cold supercilious
stare of a waning moon. ,
'T'nE leading London reviews for June contain
articles from the pens of leading theatrical
people on the actor-manager system in reply to
an attack on the same in a recent number of
the Fortnightly. Beerbohm Tree. Bram Stoker,
Henry Irving and Charles Wyndham have all
expressed their views in print.
Mr. Irving says on this subject: "I make no
attempt to argue the question as to tbe right
and proper people to. become managers of thea
ters. That is a matter which the public will
decide for themselves. I speak from an experi
ence of over 30 years, and of this country only;
and I can say, witbout hesitation, that tbe man
agements which have benefited and advanced
our calling, and added vastly to the intellectual
recreation of the people, have been those of
actors." Charles Wyndham, more cynical, re
gards the indictment against the actor-manager
as "tbe merest windbag," and "doubts the in
genuousness of tho pretended zeal for the
drama from which it is alleged to issue."
CTJBBENT TIMELY TOPICS.
Idaho is not to be sneezed at. She produces
as much sliver and as many United States Sen
ators as any State in the Union.
Newspapers seem to think tbat the Force
bill will be talked to death in tbe Senate. Tbat
certainly would be a long, lingering death for
this season of the year.
This hot spell has its advantages. It keeps
polItMans quiet.
A EOT of Canadian cranks riddled an Ameri
can flag wlfh bullets the other day. When Uncle
Sam takes charge or that little colony the men
wbo disgraced the flag will be among the first to
apologise.
Poor Stanley! He has but a few. days more
to live in peace and quietness.
TASCOTT has been captnred pretty of ten, and
yet there is not a census enumerator wbo lays
claim to his capture.
In about another month campaign papers
will begin to blossom. As a rnle they are harm
less." People living in Oil City oppose the move
ment to establish the free delivery system In that
once lively city. They think thai if letters were
delivered at their dwellings they would have no
excuse to go outwalking, and when tbat privilege
Is taken from them, they Imagine there is nothing
more to llvo for,
Huntingdon, the railway millionaire, lately
said : ' 'If I were a young man with S10, 000 or 8100, -000
I'd iro to Africa and make millions in the rub
ber trade." All right, Mr. H., send a New York
draft. We're still young, chock full or ambition
and nerve, but a little shy of the 3100,000.
The boy is by the farmer seen
To seize upon tbe apple green.
The farmer laughs, "Hal ha! bol hoi
'lhat theft, my boy, will brlngyouyroel"
Too true, alas! at midnight's hour
'Hie boy is in the apple's power.
Boston Courier,
WOMEH FIGHT A BEAB.
A Farmer's Wife and Sister Kill a Shaffer
Invnder of tbo Cattle Yard.
Vanceboko, Me., July 8. Roderick McDon
aid, who lives in one of tbe remote parts of a
settlement at Molus River, a provincial town,
was absent from homo a few nights ago, bay.
ing left his wife and sister as the sole defend
ers of his household. Just at dusk the two
women, u ho were busy about their household
duties, w i ro suddenly attracted by a bellowing
among tb i cattlo in tbo barnyard. Witbout the
slightest hesitation tbe women armed them
selves wi'1?! tbo only weapons on hand an ax
and pitchfork and sallied forth. Only a few
steps bail been traversed before they saw an
enormoui' black bear, that stood aggressively
awaiting tbcm. At either sido of bim lay an
ox. which had fallen under his heavy blows,
wbila tin rost of the cattlo were huddled
closely in onu corner of the yard bellowing
piteously In their flight.
Mrs. McLvnald, excited at tho sight of tho
dead animals, rushed at the bear with a pitch
fork, thrusi ing It deep into bis neck. A roar
of mingled rage and pain followed and with a
s veop of bis paw he struck the weapon from
her bands. The other woman struck at tbe
bear with tho ax, disabling one of his forward
legs. Mrs. McDonald ran for her pitchfork,
recovered it and tbo two plucky women then
went at Bruin hammer and tongs. Airs. Mc
Donald wounded nimwith the pitchfork in
front while her companion did deadly execu
tion with the ax. The battle was short and
sharp, and tho bear was dead in a few mo
ments. Ho was very laree and old. The
women had their clothes badly torn, but be
yond a few scratches and tha fright, suffered
no injury.
DEATHS OF A DAY.
James Hcrrlnaton.
GENEVA, ILL., July S.-The Hon. James Her
rington died last evening. Mr. Ucrrington was
one of the best-known representatives of the
Democratic party in Illinois. A little over a year
ago he suffered from an attack of paralysis,
brought on by general poor health, from which he
never recovered. Mr. Herrington was a promi
nent figure in Democratic State politics for al
most a quarter of a century, and lor more than
half the period be was a leading member on tho
Democratic side or tbe lower House of the Illinois
General Assembly. He was born In ilercer
county, I'a., June ii, 1824. He was the son or James
and Cnarity Herrington, who brought their fam
ily to Illinois In 1S3J.
Hon. O. II. P. Groan.
NEW Castle, ,Jnly 8. Hon. O. H. 1. Green
died In tills city this afternoon, aged 61 years. At
the time of his death the deceased was Associate
Judge o Lawrence county. He was born In
Westmoreland county, and came here 30 years
uto. He operated a unmber of boats on the old
Erie Canal, and later was the bead or tho Arm of
Ureen, Marquis Johnson, wbo opened up and
operated the limestone Interests or this county
lie was very well known all over the Bute. Heart
disease was the Immediate cause of his death.
P. D. Wlaglnton.
BAN FRANCISCO, July 8.-P. D.Wigglnton, who
was tbe candidate of the American party for the
Presidency In the last campabrn, and who served
two ternu In Congress as a Representative from
California, died at bis homo in Oakland yester
day, after a short Illness. ' Br
John Adolf 3Iclz.
Sergeantlletz, of the Central Station, to-day
mournsthe death, of his first-born, John Adolf
4UM.
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WEDNESDAY; JULY .
COULDN'T SHUT THEM OUT.
Ladles to bo Hereafter Allowed to Join
a Bicycle Club.
Ladies have gained another point and en
tered again doors that have heretofore been
closed to them. This time It is the Keystone
Bicycle Club that has broadened its member
ship rules sufficiently to admit tho fair sex,
many of whom are contemplating joining that
very popular club. The decision regarding
tbe ladies was reached last evening and it was
also decided to make a trip to Niagara in
August to attend the annual meeting of the
League of American Wheelmen.
The club will extend invitations to members
of Brownsville. Morgantown and all clubs of
tbe league to join them oo tbis occasion. Tbe
route, as decMed upon, is as follows: Pittsburg
to New Castle, to Conneaut Lake, Girard, Pa.,
to Chautauqua, to Buffalo and thence to Nl
asara. Theyexpecttomake the entlre.rnn in
seven days. It is likely some GO or CO members
will attend the leaguo meeting.
A CHABMING WEDDING.
Secretary Scandrett Goes to Slippery Rock
to Procure a Bride.
Avery charming wedding last evening at
Slippery Rock united Alis3 Agnes Morrow, the
dauehter of Mr. James E, Morrow, the princi
pal of tho Slippery Rock Normal School, and
Mr. R. B. Scandrett, the secretary of tbe Alle
gbenyBoard of Control. The ceremony was
performed in the chapel of tbe Normal school,
which was vary beautifully decorated for the
occasion, and filled with a brilliant assemblage
of friends, including a party of Piltsburgers,
which was transferred there in a special car pro
vided by the West Penn road.
The young couplo started at once upon tbeir
wedding journey, which will be quite exten
sive. They will, however, return in time to be
"at home" in a lovely residence on Imbrie ave
nue, September 4. where their many friends
may call and extend congratulations.
Its First Open-AIr Concert.
The Shadyside Musical and Literary Associa
tion gave its first free open-air concert, last
evening, on the grounds ot the Twentieth ward
Public School, on Ellsworth avenne. Tha
musical programme was rendered by the Great
Western Band and was greatly enjoyed by the
large number in attendance.
Hundreds nt a Picnic.
About SOO merry-makers disported in joyous
freedom at the annual picnic of tbe Second
Presbyterian Church, held at Rock Point yes
terday. Games and all kinds of sports made a
pleasant day.
Social Chatter.
The annual picnic of tha Wilkinsbnrg Pres
byterian Church wiH-.be held next Friday week,
July 18, at Rock Point. It is expected that
half of Wilkinsburg will attend, and as it has
always proved one of the most enjoyable events
of former seasons, it is looked forward to with
much pleasure.
A LAWN fete will bo given by the Major
Lowry Post 541, G. A. R., at the Snowden
Homestead, June 16. Tbe proceeds will be for
the benefit of the post.
The Seventh United Presbyterian Church, of
Lawrencevllle, had a delightful picnic at Hul
ton yesterday.
The Wilkinsbnrg Methodist Church congre
gation wilf hold their annual picnic at Idlewild
June 23.4
"WITH 01JE 'SCHOOL TEACHEBS.
Regular Session of tub National Educational
Conncll nt St. Paul.
St. Paul, July 8. An almost perfect day,
fair, comfortably warm, pleasantly breezy and
generally enjoyable, was tbat on which the Na
tional Educational Association began its annual
session and the largest crowd ever known in
the history of the association was present.
The officers for the coming year of the Na
tional Edu cational Council were then elected.as
follows: President, Peahody; Vice President,
A. J. Rickoff, of New York; Secretary and
Treasurer, D. S. Kleblo, of Minnesota, Execu
tivo Committee. C. C. Rounds, of New Hamp
shire; Joseph Baldwin, of Texas: Lillie J. Mar
tin, of California; Henry M. James, of Ne
braska, Addresses of welcome to the State and city
were made by several of Minnesota's leading
citizens.
Tne new members of tbe National Educa
tional Conncll elected to-day were Daniel B.
Hagar, of Massachusetts: H. S. Tarbell, Rhode
Island: E. W. Coy, Ohio; Ella C.Sabin, Oregon;
"W. D. Barker Wisconsin.
To fill unexpired terms: W. H. Bartholomew,
of Kentucky; J. E. Bradley, of Minnesota; J. T.
Jones, or Indiana; E. O. Lyte. of Pennsylvania.
Twelve ex-Presidents of tbe association are
present, as follows: Richard, of District of
Columbia: Rickoff, of Ohio; Pickard, of Ill
inois; White, of Ohio; Harris, of Minnesota:
Phelps, of Minnesota: Hancock, of Ohio; Sol
dan, of Missouri; Calkins, of New York; Shel
don, ot Massachusetts; Cove, of Colorado, and
Marble, of Massachusetts.
Several interesting State exhibits are to be
seen in different parts of the city. The Colora
do exhibit Is at tbe Court House and has care
fully tabulated statistics, pictures of Colorado
school buildings and pictures and designs of
special interest from tbat State. Florida's ex
hibit is composed of a choice collection ot pro
ducts of the State., '
" DIED OF INSECT BITES.
Thomas Yonnit Lives Five Days Sick and
Helpless in a Deserted Camp.
Ottawa, Ont., July 8. A singular occur
rence is reported from Pembroke. Last week:
Thomas Young, aged 23, of Clark River, who
was engaged as cook in one of the lumber
camps above Chaplcau, feeling unwell, decided
to go borne. On arriving at Chapleau ho found
that tho tram he wished to take had not ar
rived, and thinking a walk ought tp do bim
good, determined to try it to the next station.
About half way he became so sick that he
was obliged to seek refuge at a deserted camp.
There be lay for five days, a prey to tbe mos
quitoes and black flies, unable to summon as
sistance and without anything to eat. Finally
he managed to drag himself two miles to the
railroad track where be met station men who
placed him on the train for home. He died
soon after reaching his destination, so dis
figured by the bites of insects as to be hardly
recognizable.
AN ENGINEER'S MASCOT.
A White and Black Cat Tbat Enjoys Riding-
on tho Pcnnsylyvanla Road.
From the Philadelphia ltecord.
Engineer Palmer, of the Pennsylvania Rail
road, secured a mascot the other day which he
has been carrying around with him ever since.
It is a wblte and black cat that Brakeman
William Regan found and presented to bim.
Tho cat was first seen by tbe brakeman last
Thursday in Jersey City. When be was about
to fix a rod beneath the car in Trenton he
f onnd pussy lying cozily on the car trnck, and
when he" reached Philadelphia there was the
cat again. It has since been with Engineer
Palmer in his cab, and it appears to enjoy rid
ing up and down the road.
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.
A Geysor Tbrovf Inc Up n Column of Steam,
Stones and Water.
Washington, July 8. Secretary Noble re
ceived, late this afternoon, the following dis
patch: MAintotn Hot Springs. TV to.
Hon. John W. Noble, Secretary of Interior, Wash
ington: This dlsDatch Just received from Norris Basin:
"At 4:15 there was a severe shock of earthquake,
followed by a terrible roar, and upon investiga
tion It proved that tbe geyser called the ew
Crater. 'had an emotion. It is throwing up a
column of steam, stonesand water, about 2U01eet
In circumference and to the height of about IZS
feet, and shaking tbe whole basin ar und that
vicinity." H A. 150UTELLE.
Superintendent,
Anything; Except Keep Clean.
From tbe Now York Sun.
It is against tbe law to get shaved In Phila
delphia on Sunday or to smoke In the pnblic
parks on any day. And yet Philadelphia won
ders tbat ber population is smaller tban that of
Chicago. In Chicago a larger liberty prevails.
There you can do almost anything except keep
clean.
Opera In Pittsburg.
On Friday tho Oriental Opera Company,
which has played five years in New York, will
open at the Grand Opera House with an excel
lent cast, including Mr. J. Adler, Mrs. Heine
Cbainowitcb, Mr. A. Baum, Mr. and Mrs. Sil
berman, Messis. Blank, Gold and Rosenthal.
"Uriel Acosta" will occupy the boards Friday
night, aud "Esther" on Monday.
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Lancaster's Aroma. '
Philadelphia Press.:-
Lancaster county produced 616,871,000 cigars
during tbe year ending June SO. Invview of tha
aroma6lthe- averagcliincasterjjq.unty "Per.
f ectp" or "Henry Clay" Jt wouioTbe.interestlng
to know whether the publication of these flg-
, . as hn!iqt or A9 confession.
ures is mean - .- ; .
9,ri89P.
fOO MANYJN PRISON.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY PENAL INSTITU
TIONS INSPECTED.
President Griffith, of tbe Maryland Prison
ers' Aid Association Gives an Account of
Visits to tbo Workhouse, Rivrrsldo and
the Jail Praise and Criticism Offered.
Q. S. Griffith, of Baltimore, President of
"the Maryland Prisoners' Aid Association,
has returned from Pittsburg, where bo at
tended the sixth International Sunday School
Convention, which was one of the largest and
most interesting assemblies ever held by that
body. While there be availed himself of the
opportunity of visiting some of the penal In
stitutions, namoly, the Allegheny Workhouse,
tbe County Jail and the Western State Peni
tentiary. The following is his report as pub
lished In the Baltimore American: 1 visited
the Allegheny Worlthouse June 26. It is
located about eight miles from Pittsburg, on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. It is quite
large and imposing in appearance, and sur
rounded by a handsome grove of trees. There
is a large building in tho center, us-dforthe
dwelling of the Superintendent, offices, etc.
This structure has extensive wings both on the
east and west side for tbo male prisoners, mak
ing the width across 750 feet. They also have a
separate building nicely arranged for tho
female prisoners. The entire building con
tains L050 cells, with tho capacity to securely
keep over one thousand prisoners. The entire
cost, including 200 acres of rich land, was nearly
eleven hundred thousand dollars. It has been
occupied over twenty years, and during tbat
time has bad over fifty thousand inmates. Only
123 of tbis number have died. At present it
contains 711 prisoners, and 92 of these are
females. During 18S9 they received into the
institution 3.264 prisoners, their terms of sen
tence ranging from twenty days to seven years.
I was most courteously received by Mr.
Henry Warner, the Superintendent, and
taken through every department, including
the various workshops. All tbe inmates wbo
are physically able are required to work, either
in the shops or around the garden and-farm,
Praise for tho Management.
J TVas particularly pleased with the large es
tablishment they have for manufacturing
Ice, which is in such great demand this season.
The blocks were as clear and beautiful as any
1 ever saw. They find ready sale in Pittsburg
and other places. This industry is of great ad
vantage to tbe Institution. The various
workshops are well equipped with good ma
chinery, and tho men seem to work cheerfully.
The'large farm connected with the workhouse
not only affords healthy occupation to some of
the prisoners, but its products greatly aid in
supolying the needs of the institution. The dis
cipline and management of tbe entire premises
is excellent, and everything is scrupulously
neat and elean. Mr. Warner Is a gentleman of
intelligence and striking appearanca. It is
plain to see that when an order is given he ex
pects to have it promptly obeyed. Still, ha is
kind and bnmane, and a good judge of charac
ter. The only punishment inflicted is that of
tbe dark cell, with a diet of bread and wa'er.
I never visited an Institution of the kind with
which I was so much pleased. Mr. Warner has
been the Superintendent for eight and a half
years. This prison has received during the
year towards its support from tho liquor license
tbe sum of $50,000.
I was greatly surprised invlsltinc the grand
Court House in Pittsbnre to find such a mag
nificent structure, which was recently erected,
and certainly is most complete in every depart
ment. Tbe cost ot this building, together with
tne jail, which is just in the rear, and entered
through a passage from tho Court House, was
nearly $2,500,000. exceeding the cost of our Bal
timore City Hall. In architectural grandeur it
surpasses any other building of the kind in this
country: indeed, I never in all my travels saw a
Court House that would bear any comparison
to it. Tbe architect was the notod Air. Richard
son, of Boston.
Serious mistake In the Jail Plan.
"pHE jail, as stated, is just in tbe rear, with a
covered passageway leading to tbo Court
House, and through which the prisoners are
taken to and from the Court House during trial.
The jail is a large strncture of five stories, con
taining 310 cells, 40 of these being for female
prisoners. It is built in a circular form, the
corridors containing the cells diverging from a
rotunda in the center of the building. Some
things in the jaH-are-" to be greatly, admired.
Still, a very soriourtaistxka or blunder", iwbich
cannot easily be remedied, bas been made in Its
construction there is no separate department
for the women prisoners. As I entered the
jaill noticed on one side of the corridors to
the left tbat tbe women were walking to and
fro, exposed both to the visitors who entered
and to the other prisoners, for, as the corri
dors diverge in their circular form it makes
them more exposed tban if the jail was built in
the form of a square. Some changes should
bo made to correct this serious blunder. While
tbe corridors may appear well to Inexperienced
eyes, still, it does not meet the necessary
requirements to promote order and decency.
The jail contained 234 prisoners; of these, 32
were females. In speaking to tbe matron
about the importance of having a department
entirely for females, Bho said yes. It made ber
position not only embarrassing, but doubly re
sponsible, as she was compelled to keep her
eyes constantly on the women to keep tbcm in
tbeir proper places. Tho matron is only re
quired to be on duty during tbo day, and goes
borne at night. Consequently, tbe female
prisoners are wholly under the guard of the
male officers at night. This should not be al
lowed, as there should be both a day and night
matron. I was sorry to find in one of the cor
ridors elgUJ little boys between 8 and 11 years
of age, charged with petty larceny. It is very
sad and unfortunate to think that children of
such a tender age should be kept for from one
to three months in jail before tbeir trial comes
np. Certainly, it cannot Improve their morals.
On the contrary, they will only grow more de
moralized. Prisons should be so constructed
tbat tbe discipline conld be ot such a char
acter as would lead to the reformation of the
inmates. Otherwise, tbey simply become
schools of vice.
Oar Large Trison Population.
'T'HB Western State Penitentiary is situated
four miles from Allegheny City. It i3 an
exceedingly large and substantial building, with
modern improvements, including extensive
workshops for manufacturing purposes. Mr. E.
a Wright is the efficient warden. Tbey have
enlarged the penitentiary by adding another
wine, which Is nearly finished; the labor of the
convicts bas been utilized in tbo work. It now
contains 757 convicts, who are kept employed in
manufacturing matting, door mats and brooms
on tbe State account without contract. They
,! i.i. h I.M.. rtml o-rppllpnt Iihr:irv
are suppiieu wnu !.& " - , -
which is silently doing a good work through
tbe distribution of its volumes. .,,...,
Rev J L. Milllgan is the earnest and faithful
chaplain, and devotes bis wnole time to the
benefit of those under his care. Ho Is also
President of the Allegheny Prison Society, to
which the State annually appropriates 81,500
toward tbe relief of discharged convicts from
tbis penitentiary. -..., ,
I was forcibly struck with the large prison
population in Allegheny county in proportion
to the population, which w estimated to be
450 00a The percentage of prisoners far ex
coeds tbat of Maryland, and the work may be
attributed In nart to tbo very efficient work of
the Ma-yland Prisoners' Aid Association in its
timely aid and watchful care over discharged
prisoners and convicts, which prevents them
from commencing a renewal of crime or going
hack to their former haunts of vice.
BENEATH THE OLD UMBRELLA.
Tho' long I've loved that darling girl.
Whose beauteous name is Bella,
I little thought to win her. and
Heneath this old umbrella!
She always seemed so shy ana cold
I never dared to show her
My heart, nor offer thro' life's sea
With loving arms to row ber.
Yet as we walked deserted streets
That rainy night together
She clung so closely to my side
I blessed the "beastly weather."
"Oh. how It pours," said she, "Oh, dear,
I do declare I never
Did see It rain so :"-As for me
I wished 'twould rain foreverl
And ob, my heart grew glader, when
It thundered and It lightened I
For, then, its tender grip on mine
Her little arm it tightened.
"Vou're not afraid!" I asked, and she
Said breathlessly: "Oh, no, sir!"
And then she laughed a little laugh,
And clung a little closer.
With" ev'ry flash and ev'ry peal
My happy heart grew bolder;
1, somehow, when the clouds rolled by,
Her bead was on my shoulder.
Her bead was on mv shoulder, and
Upon her lips my kisses!
Ob, who'd believe a rainy night
Could e'er shower down such blisses ?
J. Pluvlus! I little thought
Benealh this old umbrella
To find tbe key to Paradise
And Win tbe heart of Belial
-JT. X, S in the Huston Gtott.
rj- T I yi v" , . w. S- jfR Ml sAjlintal .t -a -C Ort, -
hong'htng AT BEST.
Another Chinaman Burled In Mt- Olivet
Cemetery, Baltimore.
Baltimore. July 8. A large crowd gathered
to witness tha burial of Hong Hlng. a laundry
man and a Mason. Hong Hing conducted a
wash shop at 814 North Gilmor, street, and died
last Tuesday from consumption. His age was
8 years, and hi3 stay on tbe American conti
nent lasted about six years. It was the inten
tion to bury tbe remains at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery on Sunday, but the directors
objected because of the crowd. The
interment, therefore, took place Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Tho remains were in a
handsome casket with oxidized handles, and
contained a plate with tbe name, birth and
death of deceased in Chinese. The usual cere
mony was observed that .of sprinkling coins
and cards on tba casket early in the day. Hong
Hing wore bis felt hat. On tbe lid of tbe cask
et was a pillow of rest, the gift of Charlie. Ing
and Bongo. The Masons held a service at the
undertakers' establishment, which was con
ducted by Grand Master Gung II oa. assisted by
Charlie Cbung as Master of Ceremonies. About
40 members were present, and all wore stream
ers of red, white and blue. The hacks and
hearse were also decorated with Chinese
posters.
At tbe grave tbe services were brlef.and were
witnessed by a largo crowd. The funeral cor
tege passed tbe residence of Hong Hing, and
tben proceeded down Howard street, where
the lodge room Is located. At tbe grave tbo
banners shown in tbe parade were planted and
enough vituals wasted to supply a family for a
week. Chickens, bananas and apples were in
abundance, and were strewn all over tbe grave.
A part of tbe clothing was burned, and incense,
as well as candles, were burned promiscunnsly.
A tombstone wa3 erected, with a suitable in
scription. Hong Hing was tbe third Chinaman
buried at Mount Olivet, but tbe directors have
decided that no future demonstration will be
permitted.
LABOB'S C0-0BEBATI0N WANTED.
An Interesting bnt Poorly Attended Meeting
of tbe W. C. T. V.
Yesterday afternoon's m eeting of the County
W. C. T. U., held in the Third U. P. Churcb,
was but slimly attended, owing to the extreme
hot weather. The meeting was presided over
by Mrs. Spencer, and was opened with prayer
by Mrs. R. H. Jones. The report of the Treas
urer, Miss Mattie McConnell, shows tbat during
the past month 56 was expended, and that
there i3 in the treasury a balance of $2ts5 OL
Mrs. Dr. Page, who has charge of the
library work, read an address prepared to be
sent to local unions. The address urges the
unions to select a superintendent who will
unite with tbe General Superintendent in car
rying out the work of the department. It is
desired tbat, in accordance with the wish of
tbe State Committee, special attention bo
paid to all labor organizations. Mrs. Page
argues tbat tbe recent actions of tbe labor
organizations of tbe country have been to
unite with the temperance movement and
form an independent party. Tho State society
has made a move which should be heartily In
dorsed, and that was to urge employers to pay
on Monday and make Saturday a half holiday.
Mrs. Pace also urges that coffee rooms be
established where workmen can spend a pleas
ant evening outside of saloons.
The address was liberally applauded, and a
vote of thanks tendered to the writer. Mrs.
Spencer called attention to tbe fact that the
W. C. T. U. of this county was practically with
out a headquarters, and as tbere was urgent
necessity for one just at present, the different
nnlons were advised to take the matter up and
see if something could not be done looking
toward the establishment of sucn a place.
Mrs. R. H. Jones was requested to prepare a
paper on miners' work for tbe next meeting,
and the meeting adjourned with prayer.
MANY HAPPY EETTJBNS.
Mr. and Sirs. Bernard Lnuth Celebrate Their
Golden Wedding.
rKFECIAL TZLXGBAH TO TBI DI8PATCH.I
Bellefonte, July 8. A pleasant event was
celebrated in Howard, a place near this city,
Ktb-day, it being the golden wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lautb, he being a
prominent iron manufacturer, also the inventor
of tho patent to make nails out of old steel
rails. Tbe ceremony was performed at 1020
tbis morning. Bolemn higb mass was said by
Father Farren, of Cambria City, and the bene
diction by Bishop McGorern, of Harrisbnrg.
A many-course dinner was then served to all,
amontr the toasts being tbat of "Matrimony."
"responded to by Bishop McGovera, and "Is
Marriage a X auurer" responded to in nis usnai
vein by ex-Governor Cnrtin. He decided tbat
it was not, especially in tbe present instance.
Only relatives and immediate friends to tbe
number of over 100 were present. The aged
couple are still in general good health.
STEVENSON SUCCESSFUL,
He Will Secures the Plain of Postmastershlp
at Scottdale.
rSFZCIAL TELEOBAH TO TBS DISFATCB.1
Scottdale, July 8. Hon. S. C. Crale, Con
gressman of tbis district, bas recommended the
appointment of S. C. Stevenson as postmaster
here. His only formidable opponent was John
Robertson. Tbe latter's chance was badly
shattered because he served a term just pre
vious to Cleveland's election. The present of
ficer. J. P. Owens, is well liked. His term will
expire In August. Stevenson has made him
self quite popular by reason of his long con
nection with the Republican party and the
Grand Armv.
The contest for the coveted seat has been
quite warm at periods. The friends of both
candidates have been to Washington to look
after the chances of their favorites.
IRWIN'S NEW INDTJSTBIES.
A Manufacturing Boom Is Prevailing In the
Little Bars.
rSFZCIAL TXLXOBAU TO THB DISPATCH.1
Irwin, July 8. All arrangements have been
completed for the erection of an Immense brick
works, which will give employment to a num
ber of men and have a capacity of turning out
30,000 bricks per day. The works will be in op
eration within 30 days, as work bas already
been commenced on the grounds and tbe ma
chinery is purchased and ready to be pnt in
place.
Excavating is going on rapidly for tbe new
plate glass works. The capacity of the plant
will be 100 pots, not 40, as was at first intended.
This change will increase the number of em
ployes to 1,200.
Brillinnt Wedding nt New Castle.
rSFXCIAI. TEI.XOBA3I TO TUB DISPATCH. t
New Castle, July 8. John Taggart and
Miss Effia Harbison, two well-known young
society people of this city were married this
afternoon and have left for their wedding trip.
Miss Harbison is a daughter of Hon. William
H. Harbison, ex-member of the Legislature,
and Mr. Taggart is tha cashier for J. P. WitU
erow's works.
STATE NEWS NOTES.
A copperhead snake 2f feet long was re
cently killed in the parlor of N. P, Body, at
Reading.
Caroline, a daughter of William Gerlltz,
of scranton, yesterday fell from a cherry tree
and was killed.
Seventt-eioht applicants for pension un
der the dependent pension bill made affidavits
in Reading last week.
The United States recruiting station in
Reading has been closed, bnt three acceptable
recruits having been obtained m a montb.
On. Crrr bas let the contract for a now city
ball, to cost in tho neighborhood of S20.000. An
Erio firm secured tbe contract.
The Free Methodists of Oil City have de
cided to give a two weeks' camp meeting on
the camp meeting grounds, to begin August 17.
The Bucks county lawyers are going to have
an old-fashioned picnic soon, to which every
member of the bar In the county will be in
vited. The farmers ot Chester county are just now
exercised over their wheat crop, which they
fear will be nearly as great a failure as the
oats crop.
Mrs. John Foot, of Titusville, dropped dead
at her residence on South Perry street Monday
at 10-30 o'clock. Tbe cause of the death is sup
posed to have been heart-disease.
Rev. Charles Goehltng, who has been
pastor of a German Lutheran Churcb in Girard
for a number, of years past, has resigned bis
position and will locate in Erie.
Mr. Jajies Bartholejiew. of Pittsburg,
while fishing in the bay on Saturday, lost his
pocketbook overboard containing S55 and are
turn ticket to Pittsburg: Erie Herald. '
Prof. T. A. Edwards has resigned the prin
cipalshlp of the schools of Union City, much
to tbe surprise of the directors, who re-elected
him but a few weeks ago. He bas accepted
tbe presidency-of Hal! Institute at Sharon.
THE dates of the Oil Creek Valley Agricul
tural Fair, at Titusville, bavo been changed
from tbe second to tbe first week in Septem
ber. The change was made in order not to
clash with Olean. Warren, Corry and other sur
rounding towns whlc)i bold their fairs on the
dates first arranged for here. ,
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CUBI0US CONDENSATIONS.
Holland, Micb, had a light frost on
Saturday evening.
A. churcb in New York is disfigured by
a huge sign advertising it for sale.
The light seen through the new eye
piece of the Lick telescope will be 2.000 times
as bright as tbat seen by the unaided eye.
Thunder Bay river, Mich., is one log-jam
for a distance of 30 miles. Many millions of
feet are packed in an almost inseparable mass.
Three Sheriffs from three Georgia coun
ties met at the:-depot in Milledgeville last
Thursday night, each having in charge a negro
woman destined for the lunatic asylum.
If all the persons whose names are in
the new Government blue book were to form a
line four abreast, it would take ten hours for
tbe profession to pass the White House.
Judge J. N. Lucas and wife, attorneys-at-law.
is tbe way a new Lansing sicn will read.
Tbe Judge Is an able Nebraska man and so is
his wife. They will practice henceforth in
Michigan.
Some relic hunter has cut out and car
ried away from the Union College building, in
Schenectady, N. Y.. a section of window sill in
which ex-President Arthur cut his name years
ago when a student there.
An unusual electrical phenomenon was
witnessed on the Fourth of July night at As
bury Park. Colored balls of fire were fre
quently seen darting to and fro over the city,
rivaling a pyrotechnic display.
Manistique bas an aqueous volcano, a
spring 250 feet wide and 400 feet long. The
water and sand boil up from a depth of 65 feet
and throw tbe little lake up into conical shape.
It supplies a creek 20 feet wide and 2 feet deep
the year around.
A New York woman who had received
$5,000 was advised by ber lawyer to deposit it in
a bank, but preferred to put the money in a
bag ana pin it inside her corset. Now the bag
and money are missing and she is advertising
for tbeir return.
A locomotive for Biitish Columbia was
being hoisted into a vessel at San Francisco tha
other day, when the rope broke and the ma
chine fell Into the bay. It weighed 25 tons and
sank so far in tho mud that it could not be
found the next day.
Poundbeeper .Finn, of New York, esti
mates the dog population of that city at from
25,000 to 30.000. During the past year the do"
catchers caught 7.1C8 dogs, 300 of which were
redeemed by their owners paying S8 fine, tha
remainder being asphyxiated.
The Mexicans and Indians in Texas say
tbat every animal has brains enough to tan Its
own skin, and so the latter, in the case f tbe
wolf, panther, wildcat and some other animals.
Is mainly prepared by rubbing into tbe flesh
side of it tbe brains of its former wearer.
A veritable monstrosity was found in
an empty tenement bouse in Galen, 111., in the
shape of a kitten having 4 distinct heads, 8
front feet and f onr hind feet, all attached to
one perfectly-formed body. Tbe kitten was
apparently about a week old, and was one of a
litter of eight,
The two hoteles which "Waldorf Astor
bas decided to build in New York are not in.
rended for transient guests, but for rich fatui
ties, such as can afford to pay S3.000 to $3,000 a
year for a suite of rooms and board, and it Is
believed that there are enough of this class to
1IU both houses.
During a dispute over a calf at Camaa
Prairie, Ore., recently, Ed Rinehardt hit Helm
McConnell on the bead with a heavy plug of,
tobacco. In order to prevent a suit charging;
him with assault with a deadly weapon, KineA
hardt paid 310. besides giving over the calf and)
the plug of tobacco. 7
A curious fashion has come into vogue)
in Paris. In all the cemeteries metal boxes)
with a slit in the lid are placed onthetomb
stones to receive the cards of visitors. The
relatives of the deceased are thus enabled to
see wbo among tbe living still cherish the mem
ory of their departed friends.
One woman has made the silk gowns of
the Justices of the United States Supreme
Court for the past 4C years, and she gets S10O
for each one of them. They are all made alike,
the only difference being in the material, tha
Chief Justice wearing black Chinese satin,
while his associates are robed in black silk.
Kev. E. H. Nassau, formerly of Phila
delphia, has been living in tbe Gaboon and
Consco Mission, on tbe West coast of Africa,
and for seven years bas been on tbe bunt for
gorilla brains for Dr. Morton, of Philaftjlphia,
who wants them for scientific purposes. He
writes homeot the f ruitlessneS3 of his long
search.
A very practical suggestion has been
made for reducing the cost ot transportation
on tbe Erie Canal. Tbe idea is to apply to tha
traction of the boats the overhead trolley sys
tem now used for street railways, on the ground
that there is no serious mechanical difficulty,
and tbat an economy of at least 0 per cent
would be effected.
A lot of ten-year-olds were told by a
teacher in a Presque Isle, Me., school, the other
day, to write names ot five persons of whom
they had read. Tbe question was a poser for
most of them, but one rose to the occasion and
handed in a list. He was told to read it and
did so as follows: "The Lord, George Wash
ington. Buffalo Bill. Dr. Boone. Mrs. VVillard."
In answer to a question, be further explained
that Dr. Boone was a man who went out West
among tbe wild Indians.
Flower peddlers have adopted a new
wrinkle for gaining entrance to the big office
buildings down town in New York. They have
discovered by experience that tbe janitor's em
ployes will not let them ply tbeir trade if tbe
flowers are carried in baskets or on trays, so
tbey now carry them in Jananned tin boxes,
like thote U3ed for keeping valuable papers in
lawyers' offices. Tbe boxes are kept closed
while tbe peddlers are in sight of tbe em
ployes In the big buildings. Tbe boxes have
another advantage they keep the flowers cool
and fresh.
Andrew Jackson is a veteran express
man who for a quarter of a century has carried
baggage from the Grand Central depot In New
York City at the modest rate of 25 cents per
piece. For three years the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company bas
been trying to enjoin htm from carrying on his
business at the entrance of tbe station. The
injunction suit has been in the court3 three
vears, but Jackson bas beaten the company
every time and finally in tbe Court of Appeals.
Tbe railroad company wisbed to prevent Jack
son from competing against the 40-cent price.
A female dromedary was born in Cap
tain Casseil's stable, Baltimore. The proud
mother Is Druid. Tbe little lady stands about
three feet higb, and has a slender body, but
very long legs. This is tbe fourth dromedary
born at tbe park. Tbe first. Horace, died in
infancy. His bide, hump and all. Captain
Cassell bad mounted. It is now in tbe Captain's
parlor. Tbe second. Kate, was sold to the
circus, with the grandmother of the baby Just
arrived. Tbe third, another Horace, still
lives. He. with Druid and the baby, compose
the drove now at the park.
LITTLE COURIERS.
"John, you are a fool."
"I am, am 1? How do you make me a fool?"
"Bless yon, I don't make you a fool. Yon make
a lool of yourself. "
"There are some fools in this world, too."
"No doubt. But what leads you to make the
observation?"
"Why, here is a paper ha3 an article on how
to avoid Icebergs, and everybody suflerlng for
ice."
First Boy You get out. My father is the
president ofa horse railroad. '
Second Boy You get out. My father Is the Jan
itor of an apartment hotil.
First boy slinks away humbly.
yife You do not speak lo me as affec
tionately as yon used to, George. I think yon
have cea.ed to love me.
Husband There you are again! Ceased to love
you! Why. I love you better than my life. Now
shut up and let me read my paper.
'I hear you have fired your bookkeeper.
Why did you do so?"
'He came to the store loaded; that's why I fired
him."
"So you've parted with your servant
girl!"
"Yes."
"Well, I don't blame you. It's hard paying
servants wages when the price of lee Is so high."
"Why did you go down to that low-toned
place to lodge?"
"Low toned? Why, man, I want jou to under
stand that there are lots or big bugs tbere."
"Here on ray bended knees I "
"Don't godown on your knees, Albert. Pro
pose as you are. You might get knees in your
pants."
SATUEAI. AND SELECTED.
Her eyes are bright, her smile is bland,
She walks in beauty's pride.
The girt who promenades the sand
Until ber hair Is dried.
But she wilt ne'er be deemed a bell,
Nor will the youth admire
The maid who goes to the hotel '
And dries hers at tbe fire.
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