THE PITTSBXIRG- DISPATCH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1890. K' It 1$ M$$tftt ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY 8. 1846, Vottt, No. 183. Enterec" at Pittsburft rostoHee. oTcmberlt, lssT, as second-class matter. Business OfficeCorner Smithfleld and Diamond Streets. News Rooms and Publishing House 75, 77 and 79 Diamond Street. EASTERN ADVEHTIbLNG OFFICII, ROOM a, TRIBUNE BUILDING. NEW YORK, where complete files or THE DIS1" ATCH can always be Jound. Foreign advertisers appreciate the con venience. Home advertisers and friends or THE DIbPATCH, while In ew Tort, are also made welcome. TBE DISPATCH is regularly on sate a JSrentano's. S Onion Square, Hew York, and 17 Ave. de r Opera, Pari. France, where any one icfto has been disappointed at a hotel news stand can obtain it. TERMS OF THE DISPATCH. postage ran n tm totted sum JJAILT DIRIMTCH. One Year. t S00 Dailt Dispatch, FerQnarter ICO Daily DisrATCU, One Month 70 Daily Dispatch, includingSunday, lyear. 1009 Daily Dispatch, includlngbnnday.Zm'ths. 150 Daily Dispatch, including- Sunday. I month so Euxday Dispatch, One Year SCO Weekly Dispatch, One lear 125 The Daily Dispatch is delivered by carriers at 3t cents per week, or Including bunday edition, ,at S3 cents per week. PITTSBURG. THURSDAT, AUG. 14, 1B90. THE EASTERN STRIKE. The strike on the Kew York Central is ap parently destined to be a failure. There were any number ot rumors yesterday reporting new victories for the strikers, bnt facts were wanting to establish then. The firemen were said to hare joined the other strikers, but at midnight a denial of this was made. On the other hand the movement of passenger trains is said to have been fully resumed upon the Central, and freight traffic is also under way. It is still possible, however, that the strike may extend, and that the situation may be changed. As it is the strike has failed in its primary object, the crippling of the rail road. The condnet ot the strikers has been commendably quiet and orderly, and they have done nothing to alienate the sympa thy of the public It remains true still that there has been no intelligible statement of the men's grievances put forth. "Why the strike occurred the public has no very plain idea. The men and the company do not meet each other's allegations as to the causes. If the strike is to be continued and extended a clear exposition of the principles at issue should be made. "We trust that the strike may be ended by a compromise which will permit the men to return to work. THE IiEW CANAL. The making of a ship canal from Lake Erie to the Ohio appears more and more feasible as scientific investigation proceeds. In the article embodying the views of several engineers of great ability, which appears in another column, it is shown that the difficulties to be overcome in uniting the lakes with our river system are rather less than greater than those encoun tered in similar enterprises. The comparison of the "Welland canal with the project or in which Pittsburg is so vitally interested, is especially valuable. It is clearly proven that in point of actual grades overcome, the "Welland canal was more difficult to make than the connection of Lake Erie with the Ohio would be. In fact it will no longer be possible for the enemies ot canals to chatter about theories when facts so plainly support the Erie-Ohio project QUAY AMONG THE KICKERS. "We tender our sincere congratulations and commiserations to the taciturn but wide awake junior Senator from this State, on the fact that the last revolution of the po litical wheel has landed him in the list of those independent heretics who claim the privilege of exercising their own judgment on narty measures, and are consequently de clared by the organs to be recreant to party discipline. "We would not undertake to indorse Sena tor Quay as an ideal Independent. Many qualities of that exceptional political char acter are absent from his political make-up. But when he goes to the length of using his own judgment about an ill-considered party measure, and of proposing steps by which to get out of the dilemma, to that extent he hat developed the Independent quality oi thinking for himself and acting in accord ance with his judgment This is the foun dation for the congratulations which we tender to the Beaver ruler of Pennsylvania politics. On the other hand, it must be a matter of painful surprise to Senator Quay when he finds out from the Kew Tork Trt&une that he is recreant to his party; that he is play ing into the hands of the Democrats; has deserted his Republican colleagues, and is in all important respects guilty of the criminal and traitorous acts of the hated Mugwump. For the master of the Pennsyl vania machine and the Chairman of the Republican National Committee to learn that he nas kicked over the traces of party ' discipline must be somewhat stunning; but it is the inevitable result of letting his in dividual judgment lead him to the heresy of proposing to do anything to get out of the scrape into which caucus rule has plunged his party. But the situation must also be very con fusing to the disciplinarians of the Tribune, who, while reading the Senator out of the , party, must be impelled to ask themselves the question: If the National Chairman is not true to party discipline, on whom shall they rely? That thought should hare led them to restrain their anathemas long enough to be certain whether Quay or them selves are the kickers. INADEQUATE EXPLANATIONS. Two attempts at explanation of the de crease of farming in the Eastern StateB, have been offered recently, one by the Phil adelphia Press and the other by Senator Cameron. The Senator's explanation is that it is caused by the demonetization of silver; while the Press alleges that there it not less farming, bnt that it takes lest population to do the same work on account of the Increased use of farm machinery. v The supposition that a general cause like the demonetization of silver could especially affect a single industry in certain localities is so plainly out of reason that the Senator's explanation must be rejected. The only lasting effect of a change in the medium of exchange and the measure of values would be in requiring a greater or less amount of products to pay a stated amount of debts. .Now since silver was demonetized other industries than farming, which had a large amount of indebted ness to pay, have enjoyed great prosperity; while farming in the "Western States has expanded immensely and en joyed periods of exceptional profit If the demonetization of silver is the trouble with Eastern farms the same depression should hare appeared in "Western farms and other industries. Senator Cameron's further statement that prices have anpreciated 20 per cnt since the silver bill has passed is of that wild charaoter which pi aces the Senator clearly outside the list of those whose economic information can be relied upon. The explanation of the Philadelphia Press is more important as a denial than as an explanation. It asserts that the actual acreage under cultivation has not decreased in the Kew England States, and gives figures showing that in 1888 Maine had 318, 577 more acres nnder cultivation than in 1870; Hew Hampshire, 139,690 more; Ver mont, 58,271; Massachusetts, 200,998, and Ebode Island, 27,750. This would be a rather convincing refutation of the decay of farming in those States if it told the whole story. But when we find by the census report of 1880 that the increase of farm acreage in the previous decade was much larger than these figures, the conclu sion is strongly indicated that farming must have gone backward since then. Thus the farm acreage in Maine increased 714,520 be tween 1870 and 1880; and subtracting the gain shown by the figures of the Press, we are confronted with the evidence of a loss of 395,913 acres since 1880. The same compari son in Massachusetts shows a loss of 427,798 acres; for Vermont of 215,513 acres; while Ehode Island and Kew Hampshire are the only States in the list which show a slight gain in farm acreage since 1880. If the acreage of improved land is taken the figures would be modified somewhat, but the same conclusion of abandonment of farm lands would be established. This makes a more complete wreck of the Press' theory of explanation than of Senator Cameron's. Improved farm machinery ought not to induce the farmers of Kew England States to actually abandon more than one tenth of the acreage of their farms between 1880 and 1888, which is indicated on the sup position that the figures cited by our co temporary are correct The people who try to explain the decadence of Eastern farming must undertake the task on some other plan than that of shaping the facts to suit the theory. FREIGHT COST IN PIG IRON. The figures on the elements of cost in making pic iron, which have been submitted in a report of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, contain some important features besides that of the labor at the furnaces alluded to by The Dispatch the other day. One of the elements which is brought out in a way that makes it of grave interest to Pennsylvania furnace men, is the compar ison of the cost of transportation in assembling the materials for pig iron at furnaces in different portions of the country. The figures on this point show that the great cause of cheapness in the manufacture of Southern pig iron lies in the low cost of transportation to bring the raw materials together. The radical difference on this point is shown by the fact that reports from eighteen Southern coke furnaces give two furnaces at which the cost of transporting the raw material is respectively as low as 29 cents and 84 cents per ton of product These are exceptional cases in which all materials are moved in close juxtaposition; but the average in the eighteen Southern furnaces referred to is only $1 75 for freight charges on the ma terials. As a contrast to this, the freight charges at eleven Pennsylvania coke fur naces range from $1 63 up to 55 87 per ton of iron made; and average f4 24 or $3 50 per ton more than the Southern iron. A portion of this cheapness in freighting is donbtless dne to the fact that the South ern furnaces get their ore and coal in close proximity to each other; while the Pennsyl-' vania furnaces as a general rule transport their ore or coke considerable distances to the point where they meet each other and are converted into pig metal. But the advantage is also seen in the fact that the Southern railroads have made low rates to encourage the industry; while the policy of "charging what the freight will bear" has burdened the furnaces of the Korth. A summary of the report says: In many cases the rate in the North Is twlco that charged for the same distance in the Sonth. For hauling one ton of coke 120 miles one Northern furnace pays SI 53, and a rate of 51 83 per ton is paid for distances oi 100, 125, 130 and 135 miles. Some Southern rates on the same material are: 123 miles. 75c; 107 miles. 90c: 120 miles. 76c and 85c; 80 miles. GGc and 160 II 15. In the case of the other materials used the same comparisons hold good. This is a point which The Dispatch has urged on the public attention for some time. "While the natural development of pig iron production in other parts of the country is a matter which Pittsburg as a pig iron con sumer can regard with equanimity, it is certainly our right that industries should not be driven elsewhere by undue freight charges on the furnaces of "Western Penn sylvania. Bates of 7-10 of a cent per ton mile on Lake Superior ore, and of about one cent on coke do not appear excessive by themselves; bnt when we find that the Southern roads, with less business, are en couraging their local industries by less rates, we are naturally led to inquire whether the Korthern roads might not do the same thing. The answer to that inquiry is found in the fact that these same roads are constantly fighting each other for the privil ege of carrying the more expensive grain freights of Chicago at 44o per mile. If these railroads can make money in carrying grain at that rate, they ought to be able to encourage the traffic on their lines by carrying the much cheaper ore and coke freights for Pittsburg at something like the same rate. It is true that these freights are on the shorter haul. But the factor which makes the shorter hanl more expensive per mile than the longer is that of terminal ex penses; and, in both these classes of freight, terminal expenses are very nearly elimi nated by the fact that the cars are loaded by shippers and unloaded by receivers. It is also true that the advantage of the Southern furnaces in the low cost of trans portation on raw materials is at present bal anced by the large cost of transportation in getting their product to market But this, if the advantage is permanent, will be rem edied in time by the growth of mills which will turn out the finished iron in the same locality as the furnaces. These facts should impress our railroad managers with the fact that (he prosperity ot their corporations, as well of the Korthern industries, depends on a reduction in the transportation charges ou the materials for pig metal. A DEPARTED BOOST. Whether the Kew Tork Central strike is defeated, as alleged by the officers, or is still in force, as claimed by the K. of L., its effect on the political prospects of the ur bane and optomistic President of that cor poration are likely to be ruinous, if he is not instrumental in changing the aspect of affairs very soon. At present the common agreement of all parties is to exonerate the oratorical Chaun cey of all responsibility. Vice President "Webb says that President Depew is "not in it," and the strikers comfort themselves with tbeoft-repea ted remark that "if Chauncey had been here this thing would never have hap pened." Bnif the Kew York Central sue- i ceeds in beating the strike, or continues in j its effort to reverse Mr. Depew's vaunted policy of always giving the men a hearing, the K. of L. will be likely to begin to in quire why Chauncey is not here, and to inti mate that, if he is not in it, he ought to be when his own corporation throws aside his policy of conciliation which he has so often lauded. The renewal of the strike shows that the outcome of the struggle is far from decided. But supposing, even, that the Knights of Labor should suffer a decided and disastrous defeat on the Kew York Central, it would be likely to diminish their power in labor matters; but it would not improve their temper. The man who goes off to Europe in order to let his corporation inflict that de feat will not be wise to go into the political field to seek the votes of the wage-workers. In other words, it is now safe to say that if Mr. Depew does not take seme immediate steps to rectify his position toward this strike, his Presidental boom may be counted with the grip, the heated term, and the base ball fever, as things to which this nalion has been subject, but which have gone glimmering into the regions of the past THE usefulness of Heligoland to Ger many is proved by the fact that It has already been made the foundation for the title ot Dolce of Heligoland. The title is much larger than the duchy itself really is. In view of the reports about favored pen sion claim agents. It is well for applicants to understand that there is no need for them tb pay an agent 10 to fill out the blanks. The bureau will supply the blanks on application, and any intelligent man can fill them ont for himself. If that gets to be the rule, the hnnger of the pension agents for new pension laws may be materially abated. Ko reply has been made by either Dela mater or Quay to Rudolph Blankenbnrg's kind offer: hut there is every reason to believe that the attitude of both of them is thatBlanken bnrg may be blanked. The suggestion is made by the St Paul Pioneer Press that Colonel Elliott P. Shepard ought to undertake the decision of the ques tion who is the genuine "Mrs. Astor," because be Is one of the family. In putting the doughty Shepard into the Astor family, the Pioneer Press may have done the Vanderbllts a ser vice; bnt it has mixed those millionaire fami lies up, most wof ally. Very few idle men are to be found in this city. Superintendent McKnight, of the Sell en ley Park, is anxious to employ Americans in place of Italians, bat be cannot discover any who want work. The settlement of the site question by the Chicago World's Fair managers is farther off than ever. The ridiculous idea of dividing the Exposition into two parts six miles or more apart is happily In a fair way to be abandoned. II Chicago cannot find a suitable site with all her parks and prairies blindness of a strange order must be prevalent. Kew York is now thirteen minutes nearer Liverpool than it was the day before yesterday. The White Star Line steamer Teu tonic Is the record beater this time. The Department of Agriculture's crop report indicates by one way ot figuring that the spring wheat crop of Minnesota and the Dako tas will be 83,000,000 bushels, and by another way that it will be 109,000,000. As this gives all the lee-way between a short and a large crop, the specnlators are putting up their money and taking their choice. Sneak thieves in high places are the bane of the Argentine Republic President Cel man has so lar escaped with his life and a lew odd millions of dollars. The celebration of the centenary of the founding of the first theological seminary at Sessions, Beaver county, yesterday, marks an epoch in the history of Presbyterianism in this part of America, The great growth of the Presbyterian Church from .this smallest of be ginnings Is one oi the marvels of the age. The assertion is made that "Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland's novel has fallen flat." Being flat originally, of course it had to fall that way. a Speaker Beed's Spartan sternness in refusing to let members of the House go to that Grand Army gathering and thence skip off to look after their fences, is the only way to preserve a quornm; but it is apt to strain the power of the imperious Speaker to the break ing point. The theatrical season in Pittsburg begins to-night A small dose ot minstrelsy is the prefatory medic Inc. In Senator Delamater's effort to prove his close acquaintanceship with wool and the agri cultural Industry, he omitted to brlig forward the most convincing proof that he is a farmer in the fact that his political estate is heavily mortgaged. PEOPLE YOU BEAD ABOUT. Rider Haooabd is said to look like the Emperor of Germany, He has the blue eyes and light brown hair and the general physical appearance of the Kaiser. The Governor and Council of Kew Hamp shire have invited John G. Whlttler to write a poem, to be read at the unveiling of the statute of General Stark, at Concord. Rev. Joseph Pabkkb, of London, now preaches one minute sermons after his more elaborate efforts. He directs these brief dis courses to some particular class. It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of Connaught will publish an account of their sojourn in India, and that the Illustrations will be the work ot the Duchess, who is a very good artist. Governor Joseph W. Fifeb, of Illinois, accompanied by his wife, has gone to visit the scenes of bis childhood at Staunton, Va, He has not been there since 1857, when he left his native home a poor, barefooted boy and went to McLean county, lit Senator Gobjiah is said to be the hand somest man in the United States Senate. He is a Presbyterian, and one of the few members of the Upper House who pay sufficient respect to the chaplain's prayer to be present when it is uttered. He has been nicknamed "Cardinal." JurjQBJ.P. 8MITH, of Fort Worth, Tex., whose wealth is now estimated at 81,000,000, once walked from Kentucky to Texas because he didn't have money enongh to pay his pas sage. Owing to the opening of new roads the walking is much better now than it was then, notwithstanding which, the Judge says, he very much prefers to make the trip by palace car. Abraham Gould, of St Louis, Just because be happens to be a brother ot Jay Gould, at times rinds life a burden. He is a modest man, being able to give points to Jay himself n this particular, and he finds it very annoying to bear people whisper as be goes along the street "There goes Jay Gonld's brother." Abraham Gonld is purchasing agent ot the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The Shah became a father at the age of 16 years, and all his children are well advanced In life. He has eight daughters, all married. His eldest daughter is called the Glory of the Kings, the second the Light ot the Empire, N o. 3 is the Pride of the Empire and Ko, 4 the Purity of the Empire. All these daughters have married rich husbands, and tne Shah has promptly seized the possessions of his sons-in-law with one exception. This son-in-law is chief priest of the Teheran, and be holds his avaricious father-in-law in check through re ligious influences. Slnrk County Uepubilcnn Ticket. rEFECIAL TILECBAM TO THE DISPATCH. Canton, August 13. The returns of the Re; publican primaries held Saturday show the nominations as follows: Probate Judge, J. P. Fancett; Prosecutor. O. CBow; Commissioner, J W- Wearsetter; Infirmary Director, T. G. Stanley: Coroner. J. H. Oppenbelmer. The ticket is a strong one, and will poll the full vote of the party. v OUR SHORT STORIES. A LOW-DOWN ESTABLISHMENT. A TALL man somewhat rumpled, bnt looking as if be bad a lot of native pride and dig. ntty, stepped Into a downtown saloon, and in a stately way, said to the bartender: "A glass of imported beer, sir." "Ko Imported," said the bartender. "Bless me!" exclaimed the tall man. "No imported beer!" "Nothing but the every day United States beer," said the bartender. The tall man turned scornfully away and walked toward the door. He stopped before he reached it "Is it coolf" said he to the saloon man. "See them flies llmpin' round on thobart" said the saloon man. The tall stranger said he did. "Feet frosted from hoverin' over that beer," said the saloon man. "And Is It served In schooners!" asked the fall man. "Reg'lar double deckersi" was the assuring reply of the beerdrawer. , The tall man returned to the counter and told the bartender he guessed he'd take a glass, but be was afraid it would go against him. The beer was drawn ont and the man walked to the end of the bar where the lunch was. "Stars alivel" he exclaimed. "Crackers and redherringl Is that all you serve for lunchr" Tuesdays," replied the bartender. "Come around Wednesdays for terrapin and boiled salmon. The dignified man looked disgusted, but he took two red herring and a handful ot crackers. He ordered bis beer carried to a table and walked over to sit down by it "Great Caesar!" be exclaimed. "Don't yon have anything but pine-top tables and hair bottom chairs?" "Expectln' our marble top rose-woods in every minute, and our plush sofles ought to have been In lasr night," said the bartender. "We sent 'cm out to get 'em nickel plated." The tall man ate bis herring and crackers and drank his beer, and patronizingly told the clerk that be might draw him another glass. He drank that and then said: "I am introducing a patent memorandum book, sir. for use in yonr business. You'll find it mnch more convenient than the slate." "WhatT" saia the stranger, rising with great dignity. "You don't keep a slate? IsuSDected the character of your place from the start, sir, but I had no Idea It was so low down as that, sir." And the tall man went ont ot the door so qnick that the bungs tarter the bartender threw after him wouldn't have caught him If it had been fired out of a gun. A TRIFLE. VTo one thought of calling Babetta a woman. She was nothing so substantial. A flower which blows at morning and dies at night a butterfly, born to be happy till the first rain fallthat was Babetta. The honse she lived in was filled with gravo persons. There was her father, the professor, and her! brother who painted melancholy marines, and her two sisters who were inter ested In the slums, and her mother, who was noted for her high teas. ; Babetta was a dainty and mocking thing, who moved in a cloud of lace, perfumes were wafted lrom her as if she were a moving cen sor, t She always bad flowers in her bands. Her skirts shook out spicy odors, she wore jewels as if she were an Indian princess, and could not be taught the propriety of anything. She was never sensible, or-unselfish, or earnest, any more than a humming bird is, when it rnns its beak into the juicy heart of a honeysuckle, and gets drunk with the richness. What the honeysuckle was to the bird, life was to Babetta, "Why do you always have wrecks?' she would cry to her brother. "There are so many seas with tne moonlight on them, and no wrecks. Paint those." She turned Blck when ber benevolent sisters talked about the poverty which it was their amusement to contemplate. "Why not giro these people gardens?" she said, "and some houses. You can afford it" "But that would pauperize them," the sisters would say virtuously. 'Then," said Babetta, '"stay where you cannot see them." As for the wisdom of the professor, Babetta held it in contempt "God knows." she laughed, flinging her arms aroundtls unbending neck, "what Is the use of your knowing, too?" Babetta bad quantities of lovers, and she loved them alL She gave them flowers, gloves If they looked miserable, she even gave them kisses. One day Babetta died just a little nain crushed her, as it might a bluebird. Then what was there left? A beautiful alabaster body, hardly dignified enough for dcatb, and on the sofa a glove, long and perfumed, on tho dresser a satin corset with floating ribbons, on the mantel dying flowers and a ruby necklace everywhere bits ot exquisite finery, dying lux urious odors. The keys of the piano became terrible to the household, they were so silent. The stairs looked trade, for lack of the feet which used to dance down them. The conserv atory was full of ghosts. "X will paint no more wrecks," said the brother, "for now I prefer to forget that there is suffering." "Perhaps," said the sisters, "we may as well make the poor happy It is no use to try to reform them." The professor became capable of enjoying a star without indulging In a problem of trigonometry. The mother gave dinners to those .who were hungry. And all the lovers cherished the memory of Babetta's flowers and kisses. "She was a philosopher," said the professor tenderly, picking up a tiny beaded slipper, be kept on his desk, and kissing it "No! Nol" protested her brother, "she was only near to the heart of nature. She bad not lost tho art of living." Tho flowers grew so thick on Babetta's grave that all tho bees staid there in the summer, and no one dared come near to read the name on the little headstone. AN AWFUL LOAD. Air enterprising merchant placed a number of brass plates, cnt in the form of Unman tracks, in the stone sidewalk leading toward bis door. He moved away shortly afterward, and, desiring to use the brass plates at his new establishment, gonged them out, of course leav ing the foot forms embedded in the stone. One day an old fellow from the country, ac companied by his son. came alongand seeing the tracks in the stone stopped, and, after a loud exclamation of astonishment, said: "Bill, fur mnssy sakes jest look here. Gra cious alive what a load that feller mnst 'a' had when he came along here. Sunk right down in this here solid rock. I'll bet he was either a totin' a yoke of steers or had filled up on that drug store llcker." TUBYMEK OK A STRIKE. Good and True Men Want Belter Fay for Their Services. Detroit, August IS. The desire to strike seems to be highly contagious. It has reached the jurors of the Recorder's Court To-day they convened as usual in the Recorder's Court, and were excused for two weeks by Judge Chambers. They asked for pay for full time, and were, of course, refused. Twenty; three of them then adjourned to Coroner Brown's office and held an indignation meet ing. They elected a Chairman, talked over their grievances and concluded that they ought to get the same compensation as a Wayne Cir cuit juror, $3, Instead of the 82 50 they have been receiving, and shonld be paid for the full term regardless of vacation. A memorial embodying these facts was drawn up to be presented to the County Auditors. The law is explicit on the question offering compensation, but that cut no figure with these learned individuals, and they confidently ex pect to get what they ask for. It has not been presented to the Auditors, but when it does make its appearance It will be framed and placed away as a unique and original joko, such as jurymen only are capable of perpe trating. "WARD M'CAIJJSTEB'S PICHIC. It Was a Great bncccis, Tboash Costing; Attendant! 830 Per Head. . Newport, August 13. Mr. Ward McAllis ter's big subscription picnic was held this after, noon and was a brilliant social event There were 26 subscribers, each of whom paid $30 and invited ten friends. Each subscriber also furnished one dish tor the feast The resnlt was a magnificent spread, served hot from a tent improvised as a kitchen. The guests, who numbered 200, went out to Mr. McAllister's farm, Bayside, on a special train. Dinner was firsf served, and dancing followed in the open air on a platfonn arranged for the purpose. Some of the guests strolled about under the trees. 'The tables were elaborately and appropriately decorated. . CURIOUS PBEB3ST0BIC BEHCS. Idols, Image and Weapon of Defense of Unknown Antiquity. rSFXCTAL TELEGBAM TO TUB DISPATCH.! Fabkersbukq, August 13. Dr. J. W. Gandee, a dentist and M. D., of this city, who blends with his other professions that of an amateur archaeologist has recently made some Important discoveries of relics of ancient tribes tf people who at one time must have lived in this neighborhood in large towns or villages. The doctor's researches have been principally made on tho historic island of Blennerhassett, just below this city. In his searches from time to time he has unearthed bushels of relics, among which are large numbers of arrow heads of flint or quartz; spear beads ot many designs and length!, some of which are beautiful speci mens of primitive art; stone hatchets and bat tle axes, a few of which aro six or elgbt Inches in length, beautifully shaped and encircled with grooves near the pole where the split sec tions of tne helve were fastened to the weapon. There are many beads in the lot composed of diminutive shells of a species of mollusk not now found in the Ohio Valley. Others are com posed of carved coal and stone. There are a number of pieces of hematite iron with small mortars oi stone, used doubtless by the aborig ines as a pigment for nutting on their war paint There are also a number of stone knives, presumably used for the purpose of skinning animals killed in the chase and for dressing their hides. Among the greatest curiosities and tbe most valuable aro tbe Broken and complete utensils, such as pots, pans, etc Some of the pieces with tbelr handles still intact, were made ot a grayish clay, ronghly finished with raised figures. Several of these pots were many inches In diameter and If complete would have held many gallons. One small vessel which would hold perhaps half a pint was found a day or two since in a complete state of preser vation. It is of a dark, bronze color, composed of mussel shells and clay, perfect in model and evidently the work of an artist of more than ordinary skill. On the sides of this little vessel are varied figures ot lizzards running up and down tho sides. The figures are lifelike imita tions. Tbe doctor believes this piece of work to have been done by a peoplo who were far in advance of the American Indian in intelligence and knowledge. Other specimens of almost complete pots and pans, marked with 'the herring bone' pattern, are abont one-quarter of an inch thick. Ibey also are composed of mnssel shells and clay. The greatest curiosity of all, however, are several stone figures or images, several of which are six or eight inches in length. There is carved on one of them a good semblance of tbe face of an Indian; another Is that of a snake encircling the stone, and another is a carved figure ot a bird which resembles a stork. On one ot these stone images or charms Is the figure of a skeleton, distinctly and plainly picked out with some sharp instrument. The doctor believes that tbe site where he has found tbe greater number of the curiosi ties was at one time an old village which had been the home of several distinct races of people. DISSATISFACTION AT J0HKST0WH. Appropriations for Searching the Hnlns Ex. pended and Improvement Slow. ISFECIAL TELXOBAH TO TUB DIBFATCrM Johnstown, August 13. The fund that was raised here for the search for the dead has been expended, and work of that kind will cease. Since the work began there has been over 10,000 expended, and, out of the bodies found, there have been more than a dozen prominent citizens identified. According to the most authentic reports ot those known to be lost, the bodies of over 200 well-known citi zens yet lie under the heaps of sand in various portions of the city. There is great dissatisfaction hero with the authorities in the matter of building bridges. Early last fall the Flood Finance Committeo announced that It wonld furnish tbemonoy for tbe purpose, but Councils have not yet completed arrangements to do the work. Pri vate interests m the land on tbe banks of tho streams where the bridges are to be built are supposed to oe tbe cause of tbe delay. The resolution de claring that Stony creek shall be made 225 feet wide, which Is considerably wider than the stream at tho junction it meets the Cohe maugb, is pronounced an outrage by tbe prop erty owners whose interests are affected. They insist that the stream be widened below the junction first in order to give an outlet, but as the land there belongs to the Cambria Iron Company, Councils do not seem to have tbe courage to tackle tho question. Everything for tbe benefit of the public seems to move very slowly, and If anything is done, it Is at once said that favoritism rules. Tbe expenditure of 32,700 which was paid out of the flood fund for the Scbenk survey of the river is an Instance of that kind, and from which no benefit was ever reaped. Suit baa recently been brought against tbe city by people who think that their property has been injured by the raising ot the grade ot some of the principal streets. JEFFEBSOH DAVIS' OLD SEEVAHT. A Delogate Claiming a Seat In the missis Ippl Convention. Jackson, Miss., August 13. There was an evening session of the Constitutional Conven tion owing to the fact that matters have pro gressed up to that point where it is necessary for such subjects as are introduced, to be re ferred to their appropriate committees. Be fore adjournment this afternoon, the question of awarding tbe printing for the convention was taken no and referred to committee. Various committees will be appointed to-morrow, that on franchise being tbe most import ant, and will consist of 33 members. It is not certain as to the chairmanship of this com mittee, but it Is believed that either Senator George or Judge Wiley P. Harris will be named. The best interests of the entire State will no doubt be promoted by tbe acts of so intelligent and prudent an assemblage of men as compose the present convention. The contested case of Bolivar county, whoso seats are now occupied by Republicans, one of whom Is a negro a former servant in the family ot Jefferson Davis, will be referred to tbe committee for settle ment It is not improbable that the present ocenpants will be sustained. VOWS PLEDGED AGAIH. Mr. and Sirs. Gcmmel Celebrate a Quarter of a Century of Happiness. A happy party were gathered last night at tbe borne ot Francis Gemmel, at 25Raco street, Allegheny. It was the twenty-fifth anniversary of his marnaee, ana his family, in cluding bis grandchildren, had assembled to celebrate big silver wedding. A quarter of a century ago Mr. Gemmel, then a young grocer, had just returned from the war and started in bnslness wbere he now lives. He married Miss Martha Dunn, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. John Drown, of tbe Second United Presbyterian Chnrch, Allegheny. He started in bnslness In a little frame house and now a handsome brick structure stands In its place. It was there also that tbe silver wedding was celebrated. About 0 friends and relatives were present Tbe presents included a large number of handsome silver table pieces. A CLEBGYMAK HABBIED. A Brilliant Wedding Celebrated In a Belle vernon Cbnrcb. One of the most brilliant weddings of the season was solemnized at the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Cook in Bellevernon yesterday. The contracting parties were the Rev. Charles A. Clark, of the McCandless Avenue Church, and Miss Mattie I. Cook, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Cook, of Bellevernon. Rev. J. H. Ewlng and Hiss Millie Cook officiated as groomsman and bridesmaid, respectively. The ceremony was Serformed by Rev. Perine Baker, assisted by ;ev. Jas. E. Stephenson. After the ceremony had been performed the assembled guests from Philadelphia and other cities sat down to an elaborate wedding colla latlon, after which tbe newly wedded couple left for an extended trip East Tbe presents received by Rev. Charles Clark and his wife were numerous and exquisite. THE OLD SOLDIERS FIGHT. A Battle With Cavalry In Which the Veterans Wla a Victory. SFEC1A1. TXLXQBAX TO TITB DISPATCH.! Scottdalk, August 13. The soldiers are still in camp at Ellsworth Park and are having a big time. Last night Rev. O. R. Morgan, of Connellsvllle, spoke, and to-night an excellent address was'delivered by Rev. P. C. Conway, of Dunbar. This evening Camp Ellsworth was attacked by a large body of cavalry from Dawson under tbe command of Captain Lvman Strieker. A hotly-fought battle followed, in which tbe old soldiers drove off the enemy and were declared the victors. The battle was very interesting, and was witnessed by several hundred people. Camp will close on Friday evening, for which occasion an excellent programme is being ar ranged. A large number of old soldiers are still here. All Slay Tncnlo Sonuilme. From the Seattle Journal.l One hnudred and sixty members of Congress are reported absent from their teats. That Is encouraetnc ..,. DENOMINATIONAL DAY, PEOPLE OF ALL RELIGIOUS CREEDS GATHER BY THE LAKE. Speeches on Topic of Religions Interest Tbe Story of a Wild Young French Princes Who Befriended the American Patriot Tboma Nelson Page Com ing. ISrXCIAI, TELEOBA1I TO TUX DISPATCII.I taks Chautauqua, August 13. Another special day In one sense not a special bnt a general day. As a religious Institution Chau tauqua is'very broad, as every one knows, and Denominational Day is as old as the Insti tution itself. Here the Baptist may shako bands with the most ardent Presbyterian, and tbelr creeds are forgotten in tbe desire for a common good and the destruction of evil. There is a hearty fellowship, a kindred feeling and a generous consideration given by the Chautauqua creed which exceeds all other creeds on earth. At 2.30 p. it. the denomina tional congresses were held in various places abont the grounds, the following denomina tions taking part: Congregatlonallsts. Cum berland Presbyterians, Baptists, Disciples, Lutherans, Methodist Episcopal, New Church, Presbyterian, Protestant Episcopal, Reformed Episcopal, United PresDyterian, United Brethren. In the Amphitheater the Methodists held high catnlval, their numbers being the greatest of anyot the congresses. The others gathered in various buildings about the grounds, and there was an enthusiastic crowd of United Presbyterians at an open air meeting. There were speeches upon the general topics of inter est to each separate denomination, with kindly sentiments for tbe others congregated at con ferences of tbeir own churches. The liberty of Chautauqua was generally remarked. An Impassioned Orator. JF you wish a picture of excited, impassioned earnestness you have one in Colonel Rnssell Conwell when he gets to an important place in bis discourse. In fact grace and beauty of bearing usually suffer, and, sometimes, his argument. Bnt he is always Interesting and pleasing. He gave his last Iecturo this morning on "A Queen." "I come to tell you a story," be said, "about which the world on this side of the Atlantic knows little. You shall see when I bave completed that my appearance here was not in vain. Though nearly 'ten years of age when be died, she knew very little about him. When a little girl she was one of tbe biggest little dare-devils on eartb. Her best friend in childhood was a bear, and she said that if she could ever find a man like a bear that she would marry. One large wild bear, which the trainers could not approach, wonld allow her to caress it She would ride horseback after the manner of a circus rider, and do everything recklefs. "In this way. by her wlldnes, she was kept from the temptation of tbe court, the wine and the gaming table. She bad two dear old annts who were nuns, not far away at St Denis, whom she greatly admired. One day she told one of them that she wished to become a nnn. But the old aunt replied that she was hardly dignified enough to reflect credit on tbe pro fession. 'Why,' said the old lady, 'you could not dance and climb trees in a nun's dress.' Then cried the little girl: 'I will be a nun with out a nun's dress.' Again, when told that some day she might marry a real king, but she was too proud to be a nun, tbe precious little Prin cess said: 'If I can't be a queen without mar rying a man I don't want to bo one. I will be a real and not a nominal queen.' " A Talk With Franklin. gENJAMiN Fbankliu was sitting near one of tbe fountains of the palaces when she saw him, and her childish curiosity was inter, estedinthe strange Quaker dress of the great ambassador, and he held a very interesting conversation with her, and receives the favor of the one who was dearer to Lonls than his own wife. It was the act of a diplomatist and henceforth she took great interest in the American colonies. Wben the King told La Fayette as he was at peace with England that ne coma not give nis sanction to go to America, tbe Marquis left tbe Interview intending to give bis project to aid the patriots. The King said absent-mindedly in tbe room, wbere little Elizabeth was sitting, he wished it was possible for LaFayette to go. Then the little Princess sent a letter to LaFayette, in which she said the King was not averse to bis going to America. She alone, by her Intervention, kept LaFayette from returning to Paris when the King had commanded It. She sent a courier telling him that tbe King did not want blm to return, but gave the order to satisfy the English ambassador. "When once told by her annt that she was injuring the Krench nation, she said that she was only helping tbe caue ot liberty. Women often furnish tbe energy that pushes metfon to action. Tbe Queen of France failed to be a Queen because she did not stand behind her husband. Wben women wonders what she can do in this world she does not appreciate ber great power. Helping tbe Canse of Liberty, "pms little Queen advertised America at every opportunity. She sent Washington a present when he was elected President She pushed the cause of liberty and 'continually urged her brother, the King, to compromise and make concessions of liberty. She believed that France should have liberty as well as America. The concessions of tbe King were taken as weaknesses and hence his fait When the mob rushed into the apartments of Mario Antoinette to kill her tbor were met bv the Princess Elizabeth, who stood before them, her arms loiuea ana aonanuy saia: m. am tne Queen,' and tbe crowd drew back, hesitated, hissed and finally gave waj out of respect to her womanhood." Mr. Conwell pathetically told tbe story of the conviction and death ol Elizabeth by tbe terri ble guillotine of tbe revolution, and remarked bow tenderly the populace cared for her body, and how she was only decreed death in tbe first place by the small margin of two votes. The Closo of tbe Day. AT 7 v. it. the denominational prayer meet ings were held in the several places of congregation. Mr. Robarts Harpers, of Eon don, gave stereoscopican views on Switzer land and the Engadlne in the evening. His views of the mountainous Aomes of tho hardy Helvetians were beautiful beyond description. Thomas Nelson Page is announced on the programme for readings from bis own works for to-morrow, but it is hardly expected he will be here. He recently sailed frdm England, and as soon as be lands will at once come to Chautauqua. KENDEICK FOB CABDHf AL Report That the Title Is to be Given tbe Missouri Archbishop. St. Louis, AuguBt 13 Well authenticated reports have been received here from Boston that the Catholic Archbishops, now in session in that city, will, before they adjocrn, join In a request to the Pope to confer the title of Car dinal upon Archbishop Kendrick, of this city, on tbe occasion of bis semi-centennial jublleo, which is to be celebrated here some time next summer, and at wblch Cardinal Gibbons, of Baltimore, will probably act as celebrant and Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, preach tho sermon. Tnere seems to be a general opinion among -church dignitaries that the Pope will comply with this request LETTEB CABBIEBS IK COxTYEBTIOH. Tbey Gather at Boston From All Fart of the Country. B03TOIT, August 13. The first annal conven tion ot the National Association of Letter Car riers of the United States began here to-day. One hundred delegates from 60 branches of the organization are present representing every State and all the large cities of the coun- The meeting was called to order by President "W. H. Wood, of Detroit. Cbarles H. Cutler, of Boston, Welcomed the delegates to the cit, and General Superintendent of Delivery Bates, of Washington, spoke in regard to tbe relations between the Postoffice Department and its em ployes, promising to use his influence for the mutual welfare of tbe two bodies. "WEDDED AT DURBAR A Prominent olerchnnt and an Accomplished Lady United In Marriage. rsrZCTAL TXLXOBAM TO TUB DIsrATCU.l Scottdale. August 13. Lost night a bril liant wedding took place near Dunbar. It was the marriage of Mr. M. L D. Brooks, a prom inent merchant of Dunbar, to Miss Agnes Sparks, an accomplished lady of Indian Head. Pa. Tbe marriage took place at tho residence ot tbe bride. Rev. Samuel Wakefield, otWest Newton, officiating. The couple were tbe happy recipients of many costly presents. They will take up resi dence in Dunbar immediately. Boy Under 10 Can't Smoke, Kew York, August 13. On the 1st of next month one of the most peculiar laws will go into effect When and whenever a New York policeman encounters a youth under, or ap parently under, the age of 18, who Is using to bacco in any form, the policeman will have botb authority and orders to arrest blm and take him before the Magistrate ot tbe district, there to be arraigned for misdemeanor. OHIO FARMERS' UNION. An Organization Effected and a Declaration of Principle Made Effort to SInka tho Body n Political One Fall Fqnnl Taxation Demanded! Columbus, August 13. About ISO farmers met here in State convention to-day in response to a call Issued by prominent agriculturists to take action toward presenting tbelr interests to Congress and the Legislature. M. A-Mc-Intire called the convention to order, and J. H. Brlggan was chosen permanent Chairman, and W. H. Lawrence permanent Secretary. There is a strong effort to keep the movement out ot political channels, and a proposition to invite Governor Campbell to be present was almost unanimously voted down. There was a strong fight to get a temperance resolution in tbe platform, which was Anally defeated, and tbe convention also refused to make any expression on the tariff issue. Tbe proceedings were prolonged by a continued effort to bring In politics and parties in various forms, but none of them succeeded. The Committee on Resolutions reported a long address to the people, setting forth that the farmers must take a new departure and hencerorth be a factor in politics. Tbe ques tion was whether this conld be best accom plished by the formation of a farmers' party or by making their influence felt In the control of existing parties. It is the sense of this conven tion that they should thoroughly test the latter course. Their aim should be tn give direction to tho action of political parties so as to encour ace and protect the interests of agriculture. The address concludes: "We are In favor of equal taxation upon all, forms ot property; the reduction of railroad passenger rates to 2 cents a mile; Government control or railroads and telegraph lines as to rates and charges: unlimited coinage of silver, and making it legal tender tor all debts, public and private; the election of United States Sen ators by popular vote; forfeiture of all un earned land grants: taxes direct and indirect, as low as consistent with economical adminis tration of good government; the protection of pure food products from the rnlnous competi tion of adulterated products: the passage of a law nullifying tbe effect of the original package decision; the passage of tbe Coneer pure lard bill, and the rigid enforce ment of our State and national nnre food laws; a graded Income tax for corporations and indi viduals: tbo Butterwortb bill preventing gam bling In farm products; theRawllngs bill taxing finished manufactured products; the Australian ballot system: school books at cost: restriction of fees and salaries or public officers: tbe elec tion of tbe Dairy and Food Commissioners by popular vote. We oppose first alien non-resi. dent ownership of land; second, the granting of passes to public offiolals." A plan of organization was submitted in sub stance that it should be known as the Farmers' Union of tbe State of Ohio, composed of one delegate from each county for each State society, the officers to consist of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and an executive committee. The Committee on Permanent Organization reported-as follows: For President, S. H. Ellis, Warren; Vice President, W. H Likens, Mar ion; Secretary, A. McDonald. Huron; Treasur er, C. S. Wolcott, Fulton; Executive Commit tee, L H. Brigham, Fulton; Miller Purvis. Mor row; T. R. Smith, Delaware; C. D. Edwards, Highland: Ira Smedes. Fulton; J. H.Whitaker Wood; W. H. Strong, Lucas; C.N. Pulse, High land. A FEMALE CUSTOMS BE0KEE. A Lndy of 20 Yenr Who Conducts a Prosperous Bnslness. rSPZCTAL TXLXOKAK TOTEI DISPATClLl Cincinnati, Aug 13. A modest appearing young lady came into the office of Appraiser of the Customs Burdsal yesterday afternoon, said something to that official In a low voice, re ceived an answer, smiled her reply and went quietly away. Beyond an attractive face and pretty ways ber coming would call for no com mentespeclally byanyone bent on bnslness. She isMissH.R.Groser,Cincinnati's female customs house broker, probably tbe only lady in the world engaged in that business. She is a great success, and bas the largest business in that line in the city, and is another examplo of what women can ao it given an eqnai chance with men. The business is a most difficult one. and is about the last one that a young lady would think of engaging In. Miss Groser is decidedly young and pretty, and celebrated her twenty first birthday in July. It is an extraordinary business in its numerous details. In which she is engaged. She mnst know the different rat ings and figures, the duties on every manner of goods from every country under the sun. The bills are made out in tbe coin of tbe country from which thev come, and shn must rednca that to United States currency. She must be posted on tbe tariff laws and regulations. Miss Groser has tbe patronage and confi dence of the largest importing firms in Cincin nati. Their goods are consigned dlrectto her. She figures up tbe duties, pays it and delivers the goods. She can handle a drayman to ner fectlon, despite her demureness. Miss Gro ser's father was formerly a customs bouse broker. He died, and ber sister took up the business, but after two years gave it up. Miss Groser was too young tben, bnt several years later determined to earn her own living, and soon received the patronage of her father's old customers. Her sharp business methods soon brought additional customers, and to-day she is tho leading customs house broker in tbe city. A SUCCESSTUL SAEHGEBFEST. The Meeting at Canton Largely Attended by German Hinging Societies. rSPXCIAL TZLEQBAlf TO TUB DISPATCH.! Canton, August 13. The sixth annual meet ing of the Central Ohio baengerfest, which opened here Tuesday, has certainly brought a surprise with it In point of success. Tbe town is fairly overrun with visitors, and both the people and the residences are in gala-day at tire. In addition to those societies which ar rived Tnesdav, tbe following have come since: Lima Maennercbor, 22 members; Toledo Teu tonia Maennerchor, 30 members; Findlay Har monla, 21 members; Tiffin Brndersbund, 23 members; Canal Dov er Hannonie, 25 members; Newark Maennerchor, 25 members. This, with the earlier arrivals completes the list of visiting societies, of which there are 19. with an active singing list of 450. The Pittsburg societies were expected to come, but for some reason have as yet failed to arrive, though there are many visitors from tbit city. The societies here from ontside the State are the Maennercbor from Fort Wavne. Ind., and Anon, Beethoven and Mozart, Whoeling. The first grand matinee was given this after noon at the Tabernacle, and was participated In by the entire corps of singers, assisted by Pror. Constantino Sternberg, a noted pianist of Phila delphia. In tbe evening the second grand con cert was given, with Mrs. 8. C. Ford. Miss Nina Muller, Miss Martha Schultz, of Cleveland, and Mr. Ed Raff, Canton, soloists. Following the concert, the bonses of Mayor Blake and Presi dent John Blechele were serenaded by tbe vis iting and local societies. Tbe Saengerfest will last two more days, with concert and matinee Thursday, and ' parade and picnic at Fair Ground Friday. BOTANY IK THE ADIEOHDACKS. What the Scientist Can Find at a Height of 4,800 Fort Above the Sen. From Frank Leslie's Popular Montnly.l Are yon fond ot woodcraft? Botanlcally, the borders of the wilderness region are indicated by tbe termination of the great forests of spruce, Canadian fir, beecb and yellow birch, and by vast areas of peat mosses. The tree limit is not always at tbe same altitude, even upon tbe same mountain. The altitude Is between 4 200 and 4800 feet above the tide. The higher tbe mountain the greater is the extent of the ex posed surface, and the greater the number of species of plants that inhabit it Marcy being the highest, with tew exceptions a list of the plants on its summit includes tbe species found on any of tbe high peaks, andsome that are not found on any of the nelgbboilng mountains. About 30 species of flowering plants bave been found on the White Mountains which have not been found on the Adlrondacks. Tbe common names of some of the chief flowering plants are these: Red raspberry, mountain golden rod, Alpine golden rod. creep ing snowberry, dwarf birds, braided sedge and others, to the number of about SO. Among them belong mosses of various kinds, lichet-s and fungi. Perhaps tbe Greenland sandwort is one of the most interesting dwarf plants on tbe summit. Peat mosses also cling to the wet sides of tbe rocks on Lake Tear; and tbe boggy shore Is full of the mount ain honeysuckle, with small, blunt leaves, yel low flowers and bine berries that ripen In An gust. From this point almost to the summit of Marcvare tbe big blue-berry and the narrow leaved gentian. A H0VELTT IK KAHSAS. Labor Day Proclaimed a Holiday by lbs Governor. Topeka, Kax, August 13. Governor Hum phrey issued to-day a proclamation covering labor Day. wblch is believed to be tbe first documentor its kind ever issued by a Gov ernor or a State. He proclaimed September 1, 1830, as Labor Day; makes it a holiday, and rec ommends that it be so observed and business be so far suspended as to permit all who may desire to participate In the public exercises of the occasion. Where to Draw the Line. From the St Louis Republic If Senator Hoar can so "restrict debate" that Senator Blair will be cutoff as soon as tho country is tired 6t him, he will be a benefactor Its go hneraie, CUKI0US CONDENSATIONS Detroit doctors are quarreling overtheir ability to kill diphtheria germs. The blueberry shipments from Black: River Falls, Wis., have exceeded 6,000 bushels. Mrs. Jacob Yeriefc, of Jackson, Mich., has a sunflower IS feet high and still growing. The total annual home consumption of opium In China was lately reckoned to be about 41.800,000 pounds. A 15-pound pumpkin has grown in a pear tree in ex-Sheriff Moore's garden at May's Landing. N. J. The Heligolanders rarely locfc their doors, but when tbey do tbey leave the key where it can bo reached by any one seeking ad mission. Mr. Therion, a fruit raiser at Pomona, Atlantic connty. N. J., picked 25,600 quarts of berries from a 20-acre field thid season. His net profit was 2,000. A Jackson, Mich., shoe dealer is trying to buy a pair of shoes belonging to a Georgia negro. The leathers are No. 15 and weigh pounds and 5 ounces. y A turbot weighing 23 pounds was once found to contain a roe of 5 pounds 9 ounces In weight the eggs of which amounted, as Frank Bnckland ascertained, to no less than 14,311,200. The centennial celebration and rededi catlon of tbe organ la Hain's Chnrch, at Wer nersvllle, Berks county, Pa took place the other day. The organ bas been In use 100 years. After 40 years of work in the employ of a York, Me- manufactory, tbe corporation has rewarded tbe faithfnl services or Fannie Hutchins bv placing her in an old ladles' home. It has been computed that 36,000,000 or 37,000,000 babies are born in tbe world each year. Tbe rate of production is therefore aoont TO per minute, or rather more than one for every beat of the clock. A Flint, Mich., barber has two razors which bare been in tbe family since 1705, and been banded down through fonr generations, and bave shaved everything from a pilgrim father's whiskers down. "Justifiable burglary" was the verdict brought in by a Justice of the Peace In Sumner county. Kan., In a case in which the defendants were two boys who broke into an icehouse on the warmest day of the recent hot spelL In Kew York the law against cigarette smoking goes into effect September 1. Minors nnder 16 caught puffing the vile things will be fined 12 and imprisoned for one day. Some people think a good whipping should be thrown In. The following notice has been posted by a citizen on tbe main street at Athena, Ore.: "To my neighbors: If my spring chickens are disturbing yonr garden kill them and eat them. Don't pile them ont m the aUeyto become a nuisance." A Boston boatman, who received a CO cent piece as a reward for saving four men from drowning, bas had the coin engraved: "Reward of Merit For Rescuing Fonr Men from Drowning: 12 Cents a Piece." He will wear the coin as a medat A Henderson county (Ky.) widow whose husband died a short time ago leaving debts amounting to 1.000, which had never been outlawed or liquidated under tbe bank ruptcy law,morteaged ber farm for the amount and then paid oft the dots. At Key "West a day or two ago, as a Cuban with a goat-cart was going up Dnval street tbe cart broke down. The Cuban went into a yard and, cutting off aportlon of the fire alarm wire, proceeded to repair bis cart, after which he went on bi3 way rejoicing. The Blissfield, Mich., postmaster has issued a formal notice that he won't lick stamps for anybody, and that hereafter letters dropped in the mail box with two cents don't go. He says tbe letters will be beld for postage even if a J5 bill is pinned to every one. Mr. Manderville Wiggins, of Kew Brighton, Staten Island, suggests drowning as a humane form of capital punishment Ha says be came near being drowned not long ago himself. He went far enonsh to discover that death by that method wonld be painless. Among the passengers ot the Iron Mountain train which left Be Louis for Texas tbe other day was tbe family or Hans Brink man, from-Brcmen, Germany. It consisted of himself, wile and H children, all or wbomara girls, ranging in age from 2 months to 17 years. The inhabitants of Heligoland have a strange enstom on New Year's Eve. They then perambulate the streets with broken pots and pans, which they place before tbeir friends' doors, and the man who has tbe largest heap before his cottage is considered the most popu lar. A youngster fell from the Michigan Central train, making 40 miles an hour, near Albion, Mich,, and wben the tralnload of hor rified passengers was backed to where It was expected to find tbe mangled remains, thebaby sat laughing and playing In the sand ot the em bankment t Careful observations and comparisons made by scientific Americans prove that the hottest region on the earth is on the south western coast of Persia, where Persia borders the gulf of the same name. Tbe thermometer never falls below 100 at nicht and frequently runs up to 12S' in the afternoon. Flounders replenish the oce-in at a very rapid rate. In a season one flounder produces many millions of eggs, scattering them broad cast through the water. Tbe sole produces 1,000,000 ecus, a plaice not less than 2,000,000, while a large tnrbnt bas been credited with the deposition of 11,000,000 or 12.000.000 eggs. The Heligolander's Sunday begins at 6 o'clock P. M. on Saturday, wben the church bell is tolled, and ends on Sunday at the same hour. Formerly no vessel could leave port be tween these hours. Marriage cancels every other engagement, so that there can be no breach of promise brought against a man when once he is married. Tobacco sellers inCincinnati are troubled just now by the visitation of a tiny brown oug that seems to be a confiimed chewer of tbe weed. The bug is abont tho size of a seed of flax, and is almost tbe color of tobacco. It bores Its way Into ugars and eats large holes in tbe filler, wbile it also burrows through packages ot smoking tobacco. From Samos the discovery of a statue of Apollo is announced. It is of archaic style, the arms hanging down close to the body, tho bands closed, and tbe feet as it were. In mo tion, tbe left foot being a little in advance of tbe right On one of the thighs is a dedicatory inscription of two lines. Unfortunately the head is wanting. A trial has been made at Civita Vecchia of the nautical ball invented by SIcnor Balsa mello. It is 7 feet in diameter and can bold four persons. When closed It sinks, and is steered and propelled under water by rudder and screw. It bas windows and grapplers, and will be useful for fishing up objects, and can be used for destructive purposes in time of war, 6H0RT EAUGUS. Kojoke the one played on ourselves.- Texas Sittings. A thing of shreds and patches the scare crow. Texas Silings. If you are a good man, what are you good for? Bam Horn. A boarding house in the Catskllls, much, frequented by book-keepers from the city. Is known as the Adder's Jf est. Aev Xort Sun, It was at the close of the wedding break fast. One ofthegoests arose and, glass in hand, said: "I drink to the health or tbe bridegroom. May he sec many days like this!" The intention was good, but the bride looked as IT something bad displeased her. Moonstint. Tbo difference Mr. Chugwater (explain ing matters to vlsltors)-My wife Is generally well, but she Is suffering to-day from rheumatism, influenza, toothache, a sore thumb, and an in flamed eye. In her ease it never rains, but It ponrs. Mrs. Chugwater (explaining matters also) I don't make any fuss abont It, though. I am not like my husband. He never pains but he roars. Chicago Trioune. Conscience is that within us that tells us when oar neighbors are doing wrong. Tu hvoch. The summer girl sits before the glass In deep, rapt meditation, I Tor she feels the freckles upon her nose Is a matter ot specknlatlon. Talking shop Mrs. Snodgrass I thinl Mrs. Laker must be from Chicago. Mrs. Snively-Wby? Mrs. Bnodgrass Because she says "O, lard?" so often. West Short. Unprejudiced sympathy is always with, the nnder dog In aflght In a eat fight sympathy for the nnder cat Is misplaced. The under animal is in scratching position and hss the best of It Picayune. "My book has failed," he sighed, "my Woe Is such 1 must exhibit It. The postal people what a blow NerUcMd to prohibit It" JPwAtajtoa Post, ,
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