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Hailt HisrATCn, tine 1' ear. fSOO IU1LT UlsrATCH, FerQuarter 200 DAII.T DisrATcn, Oneilontb Dailt UisrATCH, Including Monday, 1 year. 10 00 Daily Dispatch, lncluainitfeuna.iy.lm'tlis. i50 Daily DisrATcn, Including Sunday. 1 month M d'M)AT DisrATcn, One Year IM W EEiLT Dl&rATCU, One Year 1 25 1 he Daily DisrATCH is delivered by carriers at 5.'centsrcr week, or Including fcunday edition, a:a)cents per Meek. rlTTSBUKG. FRIDAY, OCr. 3. 1S90. A THUNDERBOLT FOR A CENT. The London Times launched one of its patent bolts amid peals of ten-cent thunder yesterday. The -world is accustomed to the extraordinary noises produced by this an tique piece of artillery by this time, and the only effect ot the ponderous editorial which the cable enables us to reproduce to-day will be to call attention to the plan to re lieve certain parts of Ireland threatened with famine. So in spite of the worst in tentions the London Times may be said to have served a good cause. The pith of the Thunderer's remarks is that the call for funds issued from Sew York in Ireland's behalf, which The Dis patch published on 'Wednesday last, is a bid for the Irish vote. The foundation lor this charge is that the statesmen of all par ties, two ex-Presidents of the United States among them, lent their names to the appeal. Starting off with this remarkable assertion the Times proceeds to deny that a famine can by any chance occur iu Ireland, and that in fact a lew potatoes merely have been blighted in one county. To set against this assertion we have the testimony of innu merable Americans who have seen with their own eyes the unmistakable signs of an ap proaching calamity in Ireland. Traveler after traveler has confirmed this story,which the Times alleges is to be found alone in Parnellite journals. The latter, the Times says, "are not the sources usually resorted to for facts," but it will be admitted in the light ot the great inquiry into the Times' charges against Mr. Parnell that the Thun derer is not a good authority as to facts any how. The facts in the case are really clear enough, and they are very disagreeable to the apologists for the Tory Government. There is no reason why the fund for Ireland's relief should not be raised. The allegation that it is a political scheme is ridiculous; the very arguments of the Times establish this. If the needs of the Irish people prove less than they are now supposed to be, so much the better, but enough is certainly known to justify prompt response to the call for a famine fund. TWO YEARS AIIED. The next Presidental election is still two years away, but veral events have oc curred recently which have a bearing upon the contest in 1892. The most signifi cant is the appointment of Colonel Fred crick X. Bow Collector of Customs at the port of Portland. President Harri son in choosing Colonel Dow for this place, which is one of the most potential in Maine politics, must have known that it would be taken as a slap at the Hon. Thomas Brackctt Reed and contrariwise a delicate compliance with Mr. Blaine's de sires. Mr. Bred had a candidate for the place, Mr. Millikcu, but not only was he rejected, but an out-and-out Blaine man was chosen. As a matter of course the appointment indicates the President's preference of the Blaine wing in Maine, and possibly of some understanding between Mr. Harrison and his Secretary of State as to the Presidental nomination in 1892. Some Democratic papers would have us believe that the Pres ident in thwarting Speaker Heed is looking ahead to his own chances for renomination. A fairer and more sensible conclusion is that Mr. Harrison is throwing what weight he can to the side of the Maine statesman, who, by his self-denial, gave the Indiana candidate the nomination in 1SSS. THE MIND-READING FRAUD. The mind-reader :3 one of the mild af flictions and refined frauds which the last years ot this century will hereafter he noted for producing in great quantities. While art and science and all that is useful or beautiful have been advancing the decep tions, and humbugs have not been standing rtill. The prime excuse for the progress in deception is the survival of the foolish ma jority to whom Carlisle alluded at the ex pense of the inhabitants of England. If there were not gullible people, plenty of men and women positively eager to bedeceived, mind readers, spirit-rappers, Buddhist seers, for tune tellers and their kind would not con tinue in the business. There is no foolish ness about the mind-reader, or the lady or gentleman who will for a consideration put ynu in communication with the spirit world. Theyare reading minds and verywell they read them, too for a living. The Chicago Tribune has been to the pains to expose the alieged "mind reading" performances or Paul Alexander Johnstone of St, Paul. Johnstone is the very latest worker cf wonders in this direction. He has performed all sorts of entirely useless feats-of divination, and the usual throng of open-mouthed dupes has surrounded him for weeks. Now the exposure of the mys tery of "mud reading" as practiced by Johnstone has tumbled another idol from its pedestal and broken it all to bits. The per formance is shown to possess no greater mys tery than is concerned in s sleight-of-hand "act" on the stage, and in fact requires far less ingenuity and paraphernalia than are needed for the average trick done by the original Jacob, the Wizard of the North, Herrmann, and a host of other less cele brated prcstidigitateurs who have at differ ent times ministered to the amusement and mystification of the public But there is this important difference be tween it and them. The tricks of the "magician" of our day are professedly dvluiions, the hand of the performer being advertised to heat the eye of the observer, w'i'iU- this is a fraud iu the worst sense of the word, being designed and intended to mislead into erroneous views of the possible influence of mind over matter. It belongs to the class of impostures which are to-day headed by the dark cabinet that con- tinues to attract thousands of credulous fools in spite of the fact that it has been ex posed several times in each of many cities within the last few years. A mask with an open scain,.like the conjnrer's box that is "fastened" together with dummy screws, seems to be all that is required for a success ful playing upon human credulity, and a successful hoodwinking of not a few of the most intelligent persons in the community. A PAIR OF ARCHITECTURAL JEWELS. The American flag will fly from our new postofEce to-day, completed, at last, so far as the stone work and body of the super structure is concerned. "We congratulate Superintendent Malone in arriving at this state of proficiency while yet iu the prime of life. His shoulders are not so bent, nor is his hair so white as the evil prophets ot the opposition to Mike many a time and oft in their grimly humorous way ventured to anticipate. We must admit that a new generation has appeared upon the scene, and grown up to manhood, since Mr. Malone's first labors on the foundation began. But whatever the excruciating delay at the start the Superin tendent, under the spur of our active new Postmaster McKean, has shown a burst of speed on the homestretch which fairly takes away our breath. Now let the details be finished; and Pittsburg will, in its always famous County Court House and its beautiful new Postoffice have two arcbitec tual jewels worth while for strangers to travel hundreds of miles to see. THE NEW TARIFF. The man who has to pay a little more for his imported cigar, or his Bass' ale, or his cognac, or his champagne, because the new tariff law increases the duties on these articles, can stand it. These things are luxuries, and the men who buy them habitually are able to afford the small in crease in price. There is not the least proba bility of-even its most violent enemies at tacking the new law on this ground. But even if the smoker or the drinker finds the effect of increased duties burdensome he has a remedy always. He can buy the products of his own conntry; the wines and brandies of California, the fragrant weed rolled Id Key West. Certainly in the case of the grape's juice he is likely to get better value for his money if he buy the product of American vineyards. In purse and stomach alike will he profit. The amended tariff must be tested by time before its exact effects can be apprehended, but that it will be generally and thoroughly beneficial there is not much reason to doubt. It is what the people of the United States asked for when they elected Mr. Harrison President. The most important promise in the Bepublican platform of 1883 is fulfilled in the McKinley tariff law. Iu this region the law is bound to affect our established in dustries favorably, and through its new pro tective features more than one important manufacture will be added to Pittsburg's large list The making of tinned plate alone, as our readers already know, prom ises to assume great proportions in the near future. Without rehearsing further the ben efits of the measure it will be seen that the country has good cause to be satisfied with the efforts of Congress in the line of protec tion, and that the increased duties upon certain luxuries, which are discussed in our local columns to-day, can work no material hardship to any American citizen. The dis satisfaction of Europe with the law is not our concern, although it is good testimony to the efficacy of the protective principle. Col. Elliott F. Shepat.d and his newspaper continue to be a sorry thorn in the flesh of New York Republicans. The Colonel a few days ago printed the names of three mem bers of the Union League Club, who had been suspended for non-payment of house bills, and expressed his astonishment that they had not paid for their meat and drink. The Union League clubmen are making things very hot for the devout editor, though they admit that the Colonel can't help it. Some people are born that way. It is rather curious that Vice President Morton at this late day shonld have given in to the Prohibitionists and have thrown out the bar of his fashionable hotel in Washington. Mr. Morton evidently thinks more of politics than the hotel business. Pkof. Jonxsox once more has favored Pittsburg with some advance sheets of calam ities and wonders to come. The dwellers in the Hill district of the city will be annoyed to learn that they are to be swallowed by a volcano very shortly. But they will bear with a little dis comfort when they read what improvements in rapid transit from New York to Liverpool Prof. Johnson is able to promise them. The New York Central stoutly main tained a short time ago that It had no com plaint to make against the Knights of Labor. Kow its officers declare , that they will have nothing to do with the Knights as individuals. According to a cablegram elsewhere the canny Scots seem to think the American millionaires are getting even with the English syndicates. The Yankee- nabobs arc charged with gobbling np all ot the available real estate and fencing it in so that nobody can even look at it. Mr. Clarkson's paper is called the Politician, but the petty attacks upon Mr. liiame which are appearing iu its columns are not good politics. The Springfield Bepublican has figured out that the amount of ice now on hand in the ice-making States is 550,000 tons. It will be re membered that the ice dealers cried famine in last July and would have charged famine prices It artificial ice manufacturers had not inter vened. Tr-AH,- robbing as a home industry de serves no encourageifient. It is said that Baron' Ulrsch has paid $10,000 a year to a woman high in French so ciety for introductions in Paris. That is a pretty nig entrance fee to pay, but probably it Is a mere feather on the bird compared to what it cost the Baron to get out of some Parisian society. A FAMOUS SCULPTOR COMING. Brace Joy to bo Ainonc the Guest of the City Next Week. Among the many famous and skilled .mon who will visit Pittsburg with the British Iron and Steel Institute "will be Mr. Bruce Joy, A. R. H. A., whose famo has long preceded his arrival. Sir. Joy's latest achievement as a sculptor has been the Bishop Berkeley memo rial, which was unveiled on the 16th of last month, in Cloyue Cathedral, and about the rare and wonderful beauty of which so much has been written, both in this country and In Europe. Many other remarkable statnes and pieces of sculpture, anions; them tho lion sar cophagus for the tomb of Dr. Ayers. perpetu ate the skill and creative genius of Mr. Joy. The gentleman will remain in this country about threo months, and will visit all the chief cities of the United States, this being his first visit. GREAT STJGAE EXPECTATIONS. The New Tariff In the United States En canraKc Cnbnn Enterprise. HAVANA, October 2. The Sagua Producer, believing that the new sugar tariff in the United States will stimulate the refining busi ness in Cuba, advocates the immediate estab lishment at Sagua of a sugar refinery in the large buildings formerly used as warehouses by Quardila and Fcdjcdor. PEOPLE OF PBOMmEIICE. TUKPresldentofUragnay lives over milli nery store. Adelix A Patti thinks that swell London audiences are the most heartless and inconsid erate in the world. Ben Buti.ee. though now 73, Is a very vigor1, ous man, full of force, and is at his office every day. He shows no signs of wearing out. Mes. Helen IT. Colfax, widow ot the late Schuyler Coltax, has been nominated as one of the lady alternates at large at tho World's Fair. General James Allison, who was Presi dent of the Ohio Valley Exposition, is In Chicago consulting about World's Fair at tractions. The cx-Emperor of Brazil thinks of settling in the neighborhood of Vienna, and negotia tions for the purchase of a suitable abode for him have been set on foot. '' Alexander H. Stephens was engaged for 40 years to Miss Caroline Wilkinson, who died recently at Atlanta. Qa., but Mr. Stephens' ill health prevented their marriage. Bason Hinscn, who was recently black balled at a well-known clnb in London, has quietly purchased tho property occupied 1y tho club, it is stated, and given the organiza tion notice to get out. The Duke of Marlborough is shortly to visit America for tho purpose of obtainingmatcrl&ls for a work which he has long been contemplat ing, namely, a social study of the people, some what on the lines of Mr. Brice's "American Commonwealth." Miss MakyCleaby Ddncrecx, President of the New York Screw Manufactory, has such a practical knowledge ot her business as only 17 years as a working mechanic can give her. She thinks that girls would make just as good mechanics as boys, it they would only submit to the training. United Statfs Senator Dixon, of Bhode Island, has a remarkable memory, and, among other feats, can call the roll -of the Senate backward or forward without making an error. He also carries the list of pairs in his bead, and remembers so well tho general status ot the Senate's business that he frequently becomes a convenient book of reference for his associ ates. Out in Mattoon, 111., they tell this story of General Grant: It was in that town that the Twenty-Srst Illinois Infantry was mustered in. A Mr. Goode was made Colonel. He was a man who neglected his duties, and the Twenty first is said to have been a rough crowd any way. It became the terror of that vicinity. Nobody was safe after dark, and it required some courage to go out in daylight. The citi zens sent a petition to Governor Oglesby to save them from the devastations of the Twen ty-first. Uncle Dick sent over Grant, and in a week an angel could have camped on the place without fear of molestation. BOOMING THUIGS FOE PATTISOH. The Independent Republican Movement and Its Proar-eis. The Allegheny County Independent Re publican Organization is making extensive preparations to boom things for Pattison. Another meeting of the Executive Committee was held yesterday, and Chairman Ayres, of the Committee on Meetings and Speakers, is ar ranging for meetings in all parts of the county, with several demonstrations in this city. The following is the form of pledge that will be cir culated among Republicans for signature: "Realizing that the candidacy of George W. Delamater for Governor of Pennsylvania repre sents the corrupt bossism of M. S. Quay, which forced his nomination bv misuse of tho Federal offices and the party machinery; condemning his subservient record in the State Senate, his failure to adequatoly meet grave charges re sponsibly and publicly made against him. and his refusal to take their authors into court, where tho truth could be made known: having confidence in the integrity and wisdom ofl Robert E. Paulson, aa shown by the record of his one term as Governor; knowing that the tariff question, already settled for years to come by revision upon safe Republican lines, cannot be affected by the election of either candidate for Governor; recognizing that the Senate, both State and national, is safely and fixedly Republican; and realizing that if tho Republican party is to succeed in 1892 it must purify and prove itself worthy of success, we, the undersigned Republicans, pledge ourselves to vote and work for the election of Robert E. Pattison for Governor of Pennsylvania." Chairman Blair will to-day close the lease of rooms suitable for headquarters and tbey will be open to the public to-morrow. SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECnOKS. The Stato Convention Select! Officer for Ibe Coming- Year. New Castle, October 2. Following are the officers elected by the State Sunday School Convention to serve the coming yean President, Rev. James Morrow, D. D of Philadelphia; Vice Presidents, Rev. David S. Kennedy, of Allegheny, and Rev. Dr. Keppart, of Lebanon: Recording Secretary, Rev. W. R. Laird, of New Castle: Treasurer. William McDermott, of Conshohorken; Field Sec retary, J. A. Sprenkel, New Cumberland. Executive Committee: Chairman, Dr. W. S. Ross, of Altoona: Dr. C. R. Blackall. of Philadelphia; Prof. S. R. Thomp son, of New Wilmington; Thomas H. Gaither. Ureensburg; J. F. Davis, Williamsport. Dis trict Presidents: First. Rev. A. Henry, Frank ford: Second, George S. Bennett, Wilkesbarre: Third, Rev. J. M. Reimensnvder. Milton; Fourth. Rev. J. B. Shoutz. Cbambersburg; Fifth. Rev. S. F. Fergcns. Bellwood; sixth. Rev. N. H. Miller, Osceola Mills; Seventh. Rev. David Kennedy, St. Mary's; Eighth, Rev. J. It. Caldwell, New Hamburg: Ninth, Rev. J. W. Schwartz,Worthington; Tenth, Edwin S. Gray, Pittsburg. This afternoon Rev. Henry Madtcs, ot New Castle, conducted the devotional exercises, and Prof. J. A. Sprenkel, ot New Cumberland, made an address. Prof. R S. Holmes spoke on the "Mistakes in Teachinc." This evening Rev. Dr. LA. Thayer, of Newcastle, led the devotional exercises, and Dr. J. C. Ketler, of Grove City College, delivered an address on the "Dangers to Which Our Evangelical Faith is Exposed." The session then adjourned and the meeting for 1890 was concluded. HT TWELVE PAETS. Hon- the World'. Fair Exhibits Will be ClnnalflcJ. Chicago. October 2. The National Commit tee on Classification has at last marked out tho 12 divisions into which the World's Fair ex hibits will be divided, as follows: A, agriculture: B, viniculture and horticult ure; C, live stock; D, mines and metallurgy; E. machinery; F, electricity and electric ap pliances; G, manufactures and other elabora tlve Industries: H, fine arts pictorial, plastic and decorative; L science, history, literature and social relations; K, marine and fisheries; L. the house and its accessories, costumes and personal equipment! M, isolated, collcctivo and monographic exhibits not otherwise classi fied. THE HEW TAHIFF BILL, Wilmington .ZVctej (Rep.): The represent atives of the people at Washington have set tled the tariff Issue in accordance with the vote of 1SSS. Cincinnati Commercial (Rep-): The tariff has been revised from a national standpoint, and it has been adopted by the Republican party, and it will stand. Tho country is to be congratulated upon this outcome. Minneapolis Tribune (Rep,): The business effects ot this great measure. can now be safely prodlctod. It is to usher in a pe'iod of almost unexampled prosperity. And no interest Is to be affected by it so favorably as our foundation interest, agriculture. It is, above all else, a farmers' tariff, Kansas City Journal "(Rep.): From a pro tective standpoint tho bill is the most perfect that has ever been passed, ft is a Republican measure, and for the roSults that follow its en forcement the party will bo held responsible. We do not fear the responsibility, providing tho law is given a fair trial. Milwaukee Sentinel (Rep.): The country will now have the opportunity to learn by practical experience tho effect of this bill, con cerning which its opponents have made such rash and dismal predictions. The Republicans await the result with entire confidence that events will demonstrate the falseness and hoi. lowness of those predictions. Cleveland -Leader (Rep.): The tariff bill Is the McKinley bill, the strongest protective measure ever adopted. The assaults upon it nave aviled nothing. Major McKinley and his associates may well be proud of their work. Of the beneficent results of the measure no protectionist has any doubts. It means pros perity even to the free traders. New York: Tribune (Rep.): Unless the new bill provos far more defective In working than any of its friends expect, the Republican party will soon be able to point to its splendid results as a vindication ot the wisdom ot those who framed It. Republican folders in the Senate andin the House will have reason to bepfond of the result ot their long and weary labor. OUR SHORT STORIES. - A SERIOUS CASE. Che camo bustling.Jnto the doctor's office with something carefully wrapped In a fleecy shawl. "Doctor," she said hurriedly, "he isn't at all well, and I would rather you would prescribe for him than any other physician in the city. I haven't forgotten how you brought the children ot my neighbor, Mrs. Wallup, through the measles safely, and I am afraid it is some thing of the same kind that is troubling the dear little fellow." "Who is sick, Mrs. Greenfront?" asked the physician solicitously. "My little Gyp," she answered, unrolling the bundle with the utmost care and exposing to view a measly little red-eyed poodle. Saj - "But madam," began the doctor, "I " "1 know you are busy, doctor, and tho servant said you mustn't be interrupted, but it's a seri ous case. I don't know what is the matter with him, you see." "But " "I hope no surgical operation will be neces sary. I could not bear it, doctor, to seen any thing of the kind performed on tho dear little fellow." " Will you allow me, madam, to " "Of course, doctor, I put him entirely in your hands. Do whatever you think is best for him. If an operation is nocessary, use your utmost skill." "Mrs. Greenfront, yon mast permit me to say I am not In the habit of prescribing for dogs." "What! Don't know anything about their dis eases:" "I do not.,' "Never had any practice whatever in attend ing upon themf" "Never!" exclaimed the disgusted doctor. "Then I couldn't think of letting you pre scribe for bim," she said decidedly -and em. phailcally. as she wrapped the animal up in the shawl with the utmost care. "Dear llttlo Gyp," she murmured caressingly, "what a nar row escape you have had!" And taking the bundle up in her arms she bustled out of the office, leaving the fash ionable doctor of tho aristocratio avenue petri fled with astonishment. HE WASN'T UP IN NAUTICAL TERMS. A LONZO Gtjshington (to Miss Anastasli Pnm, his affianced) See yon yacht, Anas tasia, how It lingers near tho shore, as if loth to leave It. I am as the yacht, with you the shore, Anastasia. Miss Anastasia (stifly) Alonzo, you are not a nautical man, are you? Koung Gushlngton No, Anastasia. Miss Anastasia Then I pardon you. Young Gushlngton Pardon me, Anastasia. Why pardon? Miss Anastasia Because you evidently are not aware that yon yacht is hugging the shore. NOT THAT KIND. 'Two tramp printers were sunning themselves on the Court House steps. Said one of them, whose eyes were red, and who gave other signs of tarrying, etc.: "Say, Jim, why Is Speaker Reed like John the Baptist?" "I'll be electrocuted if I know." "Give it up V "Yep, guess so." "'Cause a good many people went out in the late election to see a Reed' shaken by the wind." "Yes. that so, and he wasn't that kind of a reed. I'll set 'em up if I get a case to-night." HOW HE LICKED THE TEACHER. A FTEB selling out his load of watermelons the countryman stopped bis wagon to talk with the schoolboys. 'Boys.'' said he, would yer like to hear erbout ther time 'at I licked ther teacher?" "Yes," they replied, and crowded around bim eagerly. He continued: "Hit wnz when I wuz er boy 'bout sebenteen year ol' "at I wnz er goln' ter school up In Cracker's Neck. We on'y had sobool fur erbout six weeks, atter craps wuz laid by. Ther teacher wuz ther powerf ullest man ter whup an' he wuz cr much uv er man too. Ther way that he could wrop er hlck'ry wethe eroun' er feller! He'd done licked ev'y las' one uv us fo' times an sum uv us er heap morn'n 'at, an' We all got tired uv hit an' 'ranged er plan fur ter lick him an' git eben jlst onst. He chawed ter backer an' he alters sot on ther chimbly h'a'th an' le'nt his cheer ergln ther jam' so's'e could spit in ther fireplace 'thout er turnln' uv his head. I wuz tor git him ter do er sum fur me an' when we got busy I wuz ter kick ther cheer Tom onder him, crawl on him an' theryuther boys wuz ter turn in an' he'p me. Hit worked bully fur er while. I kicked 'is cheer down, ketched him on ther nose jlst onst an' hollered, "come on, boys." Nary one nv 'm moved. I wuzn't crpatchin' fur ther teacher by myso'f. He nuvcr hit me. He jist ketched mer ban's an hel' 'em tell he could git up. Ez he riz he gethered er hlck'ry an' lit inter me. He whupped tell be got tired and I nuver whimpered. When he turned me loose I made er bee lino fur ther swimmin' hole. X was hotter 'ner lawg heap an' striped wus 'an er catamount. I laid in ther creek ther bes' part uv ther day er coolln' off. 1 swo' 'at I'd whup 'at teacher ef I ever growed nn. While I wuz cr waitin ter grow I jlst practiced on them boys whut wouldn't he'p me." "Did vou lick the teacher after you did grow up?" asked a small boy. "Naw." said the squatter with twinkling eyes, "I married his daughter an' she 'lowed hit wouldn't be right ter do hit." A HUMMING BIRD. iQh, ma," said a Sowickley youngster, who was visiting the Jersey beach. "I'se taut a humming bird. O! him bite Zizzie, ma; oachl" "Why. child, that's a mosquito. Lot it go." "Mostlto? Naughty bird, to bite Zizzie." THE FITTEST. T tjct had just returned from Vassar, and was airing her profundity. Conversing with her alfianced. a young Washington county farmer, who knew more about the science of agriculture than philosophy, sho asked: "Henry, do you believe in the theory of the survival ot the fittest?" "Yes, I reckon so: our Jessie often has 'cm, but sho always' comes around all right in time." Lucy turned pale and bit her under lip. Another Eny on Rrmst Pis. From the Syracuse Herald, Chicago finds that the Chinese way of pro ducing roast pork is unpleasant as well as ex pensive. DEATHS OF A DAY. Henry Bays. BenryBays died at his residence, Ellsworth avenue, near Neville street, yesterday. Mr. Hays wubont 70 years old, anlhas been sick for the past five months, with dropsy of the heart. His death was not unexpected. A wife and daughter snrvivehlm. He was the eon of the well-known tanner, whoschouse used to 6tand on Pe in avennc wbero T. C Jenkins' store now is. The tannery was across the street. He was at one time a mem ber of Councils. He was an active Itepublican, and was one of the men who helped start the parly In Lafayette Hall away back In the flltles. He was left a large estate bynls father and engaged In business only once. Then lie was the senior mem ber of the well-Known hardware flrin of Hays & Uetty., He retired from business on the death of Mr. Uetty, yeirs ago. ne was also a director In the Mechanics' Bank and the Monoujrahela In surance Company. He was married twice. Uy his first wife he bad one daughter, now Mrs. John Frederick. His second wife was Miss Hart sister of James K. Hart, or the firm or Hart & Wilkin son, real estate men. He was a brother of Kobert Hays, President of the Kirst National Hank, and Charles Hays, President of the Monongahela In surance Company. Han. Philip Francis Thomas. tgrXCIiLXXLEOlUMTO TDK DISPATcn.l Baltimore, October 2. Hon. Philip Francis Thomas, ex-Governor of Maryland, and Sccf ctary of the Treasury under President Buchanan, died to-night at the resldenco of his daughter, Mrs. Jlarcou, in the Diet year of his age. After having served several times In (longress he was elected to the benate, but was refused a seat In that bodv. the charge of disloyalty being broagut against him. David Ratter. David Batter, aed 87 years, and a well-known young man of Beltzhoover borough, died at his home yesterday, after an Illness or ten months. He was formerly employed by Joseph Goodman, but more recently as manager or the bouthslde Bi-iek Works. He will be burled to-morrow In Zimmerman's Cemetery. John D. Wll.on. JohnD. Wilson, the young and popular assist ant clerk or the shipping department of Jones ALaughllns' mills, died yesterday mornlngat his borne. No. U Fourth street. The young man was. a son of Smith M. Wilson, who 'for many years was head clerk at the Mouongahcla House. EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS On Topic of Interest lo I'iitibnrjr bv Voting; nt Dinpntch Headquarters. The ExDOsition is drawing to a close. The topical voting inaugurated by The Dis patch has touched a popular, chord, and visitors have been enabled to express their views on important matters through its columns. Every day since the opening the headquarters of The Dispatch, in the com modious space occupied by the Brunswick-Balk-Collender Billiard Company, have been surrounded by throngs anxious to ballot upon questions of the hour. During the remainder of this week some vital topics will be bal loted upon, and all are requested to vote yes or no in The Dispatch Poll Book, which opens and closes with the Exposition every day and night. FEIDAT'S VOTING TOPIC. Shonld Councils Persist in .Rejecting the Schenley Park Entrance ? Open to Ladies and Gentlemen, SATURDAY'S VOTIKO TOPIC. Should the City give more Ground to the Ex ' position Next Year ? Open to Ladles and Gentlemen. Souvenirs for Lady Voters. WHY DR. BLAKE BOLTS. AH Truo Lovers of Fi oe Government Should Revolt. lr. Blake's Interview in York Age. I was sent as a delegate from the Westslde Republican Club, of York, to the State Leagne which convened at Philadelphia on tho 23d insr. I did not go there as a Delamater sup porter. I still claim to be a Republican and believe in the principles upon which that party was originally founded, but when the will of the people is ignored and their choice set aside to further the ends of a few corrupt, designing men. then I think the time has arrived when all the lovers of the principles of free govern ment should revolt. I think it is high time that we take some steps to let tho bosses know that we cannot be dnped into every trap they set. From the Information I have from the Inde pendent Republicans in Philadelphia and other places throughout the State I have come to the conclusion that the trap will be left open until the 4th of November, at which time tho liberty-loving people of the old Keystone State will have the pleasure of finding Delamater and Quay in the trap themselves. STATE POLITICAL NOTES. Bradford Slar (Rep.): The Republican who is only in favor of the ticket when he or some of his friends are on it la ot little use to his party, himself or his friends. Chester News (Rep,): Mr. Vaux has dis covered that what his district wants is a rounder hence his defeat. Even dancing with Victoria will not do instead of setting up things for the boys. Clearfield Republican (Dem.): Let there be no dodging on this occasion, but let each tub stand on its own bottom. If Delamater has committed the wrongs charged against him he is unfit for Governor of any State. Newcastle Guardian (Rep.): We credit Mr. Phillips with being the possessor of too much common sense to think that under ex isting circumstances he has the remotest chance of an election. There are but two can didates to select from in this district, Major McDowell and E. P. Gillespie. Republicans, take your choice. Lancaster Intelligencer (Rep.): Ex-Congressman S. B. Dick is one of the leading Craw lord county Republicans who has no love for Candidate Delamater. Ho Is particularly sav age in bis comments on the candidate's treat ment of John Morris, who was the Republican candidate for Treasurer and bad a fine war record and a severe wound. He charged that Delamater asked Morris to agree to the deposit of funds in his bank, and opposed him because he refused. Wellsboro Agitator (Rep.). A consider able number of Republicans in BradiorcJ county have joined the Democrats In nominating a f dsion county ticket. Just what reason there is for this action doesn't appear; but it is Un derstood there has been for some years a good deal of dissatisfaction within the party lines over tho manipulation of the delegate Bystem of making the nominations. Bradford has a heavy Republican majority, and It is probable that the "kick" will result in nothing more than a vigorous warning against tho evils growing out of the old nominating system. SReadino World (Rep.): What the work ingmen want to do is to tarn out on election day and vote for the one roost likely to add to the prosperity of the Commonwealth, and thereby to the Interest of the people. If the worklngman really believes that Mr. Pattison Is opposed to labors just demands, then it is his duty to vote for Senator Delamater. If, on the other band, he conscientiously believes that Mr. Delamater merely represents the interests of "Boss" Quay and a cliqne of unscrupulous "practical" politicians, and is guilty of the charges made against him by ex-Senator Emery and Air. Hensel, then the honest worklngman should cast his ballot for Mr. Pattison. WATS TO SWEEP OUT COBBOTTIOff. Civil Service Reform Sngsestiona Made bv the Nntionnl lipngne. Boston. October Z At the meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League to-day resolutions were passed stating that the League recognizes the fact that 32.000 places In the public service are now filled np, on fair and f reo competition by merit alone, while Commissioner Roosevelt gives assurances that 92 per cent of the clerks so appointed under the late adminis tration have been retained. The resolution continues in regard to re forming the Bystem of the present administra tion: "The removal of postmasters for no other canso than their political opinions or party affiliations resulting iu a partisan devas tation of an important branch of the public service. Is a grave offense against pnre politics and the interests of an efficient public service. While holding that the power of removal shonld be vested in the appointing officers, subject only to a sound discretion, the League also holds that no opportunity for changes in public service, which is not political, for reasons partisan, should ho permitted. It therefore urges all friends of reform to press upon public attention and on Congress the re peal of the laws prescribing fixed terms ot office, which were designed to facilitate parti san changes without the odium of express and positive removal." BID ME NOT FAREWELL. Thou wilt not dwell to say farewell At last when thou must leave me; The word, in import, is the knell Of doom, born to bereave me Of all that heaven or earth can give, The hardest to relinquish Of all the light by which I live That parting must extinguish. For then hast been that all to me For which my soul doth plae, I have no grief unfelt by thee. Thy Joys alone are mine: Jllne every need thy constant care, Mmceyery sin forgot; I have no hope thou dost not share Conccal'd rrom thee no thought. 'Twas thou who taught me to admire The world of trnth'and beauty; 'Twas thou who flll'd mo with desire To live for loveand duty: But now ah, met I clearly see That all this fond affection Cold, lifeless If not felt through thee Is but thy soul's reflection. Then let me press ray heart to thine In one love-quivering clasp, Then let me hold thy hand in mine In a last lingering grasp; Then let love's silence love reveal. Thai words could never tell. And spare the pain that 1 shonld feel To hear the say larewell. irhcarts do break for honor's sake. So less acute the pain. Though wrong to hope that time may make My love the less in vain, 'lis left me. still, to tone my note In Dreamland's misty clime With thee to float. In Fancy's boat, Adown the river Bhyme. My dream of dreams Is thus to rove Through spirit-realms with thee To live, exalted by the love (Sweet fancy) fond and free. 'Twill break my heart to break the spell Xwlll break my heart to leave thee; Bat If thou dost not say farewell. My soul shall never leave thee. ,' chaklbs LAxasLAm, Beavxu Falls, October 2., .SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON. Rain cannot stop tho human race. It goes in the dust or the mud just the same. How dampness depresses us. When it's hot we suffer in silence; when it's cold we bestir ourselves; but when It's" wet wo mope. A rainy day is a .dreary day. Inside or outside makes no difference the same-feeling of don't-care-whetber-school-keeps-or-not overcomes us. Everything drags, time hangs heavily, the moisture seems to make us moldy. When the suit Shlne3 we can hunt the shade and carry some of the brightness with us. When it rains we feel sozgy, and tho dampness follows us everywhere. Good-natured folk grow crustier, grumblers have lots of company, nervous folk seem utterly unstrung Irritation with the Irri gation. And nature, too. looks as dismal as the people, especially in, the city. The washings from the sooty, dusty roofs overflow the troughs and trlckel in black lines down brightened walls, while thespoutssqulrtmurky streams into surface gutters, leaving a deposit of slime behind. Hurrying feet take up the mud from crossings, platter it on corners and carry it along, forming a slippy, slimy track. Awnings drip big drops of linen-soiling water onCe pure, now defiled by contact with city grime. How these drops do manage to locate themselves between neck and collar, too. And tho folk in skirts bedraggled, bespattered, be smeared with the mire of the street. A whole week's washing spoiled on a rainy day! But we must have rain. No rain, no roses: no clouds, no crops, you know. So let us make the best of it. Life is not so short but we can spare time to dodge the ahowers. When it rains hardlet us get in out of the wet. And let us strive to store up a little sunshine for diffusion on the rainy, dismal days. The devil grins behind the back of the man putting up a stovepipe. Self-made women are scarce, but the tailor made article suits us very well. The weather is on the free list. Hence it's good democratic weather. Ale from old England, grape juice from the Rhine; Delicious Burgundy, champagne so divine. Whisky from Scotland, poteen from that Isle Where men are so brave and the lasses be guile. Have been by McKinley taxed higher this fall; Hence topers will soon see the glasses grow small. The man who waits for something to turn up will fall down. XX ale will not be exported from England in such large quantities as it used to be. Carpenters are plane and square men. Speaker Reed realizes by this time that quorum making Is a thankless task. Blondes have good livers, and black-haired folk have bad livers. The whites are disappear ing. It fair hair is to be perpetuated we must be careful livers. Bad bile makes black locks. The Jack Horners who "put in a thumb and pull out a plum" next Christmas will be cradled in the lap of luxury. THE tariff on kid gloves from abroadhas been elevated. Lamb pelts will doubtless be quoted higher. Philadelphia has a singing monkey, not a dude, either. It's Good nature is the best cosmetlque, girls. Perhaps it would pay to introduce Canada's game of lacrosse or the English and Scotch game of golf in this country. Baseball Is played out. The Record containing the proceedings of the first session of the Fifty-first Congress can not be introduced into tho public schools. John L. Sullivan has joined the Elks. He's bad a good deal or experience with horns. The starry flag cannot be used for adver tising purposes any more, except by the poli ticians. The pawnbrokers who loaned money on stolen goods will feel lonely when they teach the cell. Fault-finders never profit cy the losses of others. Thbt are running the Gubernatorial candi dates on schedule time. Their endurance is taxed to the utmost. Is the game really worth the powder? While the autumn leaves are falling, And the candidates are bawling Hereabout, Patient people, sick ot brawling. Long to hear the umpire calling: Now strike out! Clarkson says Blaine is the greatest force in the world to-day. What is the wily bcheader aud blocker after now? Sinners cannot enter a plea of "Not Guilty" in heaven. A Philadelphia Inventor claims that be can build an electrlo looomotive which will cover the distance between that city and New York in 36 minutes. This will hardly give switchmen time enough to display tho wrong signal. Speaker Reed will now have time to get his sash washed. A man never realizes what an abject fool he is until he falls in lovo with one girl, jilts her for another, and lives to hear his letters read in a breacb-of-promise suit. When ice goes down gas and coal go up. Misert loves company, henco tramps travel in pairs. There's a newly made grave over there. There's a room In a flat marked "To Let." 'Tis sad that ono oung aud so fair Has smoked up his last cigarette! Senator Quay can do a heap of thinking while waiting for bites. People who imagine ho goes fishing for fun are badly mistaken. A Canadian paper says 15 cars passed over the Grand Trunk the other day labeled "Barley. Rush Me Through. McKinley Is After Ms." It got through barely iu time, too. Baldheades folk leave heirs behind. The World's Fair has a director, andit'f about time for bim to issue directions. When the corn is in the tassel and the pump kin's rosy red. When the skeeters' buzz no longer keeps us turning in tho bud, Then the girl who went in bathing with but lit tle on her back Longs for nobby winter clothing and a natty sealskin sacque. Arnica and sticking plaster will soon be in demand. The football season promises to be a lively one. People without arms or legs can draw a pen sion just as well as whole folk. Never mind, Mr. Reed; the country heartily and sincerely thanks yon for dismissing the House. . rogues have a very poor opinion of the law. The barber will put a little more water In the bay rum bottles now. It will bo higher under the tariff bill. The lottery swinMlers drew a blank in Con gress this time, The season for shooting elk, deer, ruffled grouse, pheasants and turkeys la. open In Penn sylvania. The gun will now add its victims to the list. People who expect to get something for nothing aro laboring under a sad delusion. Willie Winkle. 'Died Pt One Hundred aed Twenty-Five. Havana, October' 1 A negress- named Juliana Alderete Corrales has just died at San Antonio de Los Bancs at tbe age of 125 years. " HARD WORK -NEEDED. Comment on llio Ureieaaed Attendance at Y. flf. C. A. JlIcet!nT Antnmn Reunion of the Aaaocintlon some Notable Wed Ilns Yent-rday Nev From ibe Social World. The members of the Young Men's Christian Association held their antnmn reunion las: evening in the association building, J. F. Rob inson presiding. The reunion was held for tho purpose of setting forth clearly and showing fully the workings of the meetings of the asso ciation and increasing the Interest in them. After the devotional exercises, O. B. Decker, Chairman of the committee having in charge the Saturday evening meetings, made a brief report. The average attendance -this year has been 31, a slight decrease from last year. This, ho said, was not encouraging and the attend ance should be better on account of the in creasing membership of the association. He described the great benefit derived from the meetings and urged on the members the im portance of them. IL C. Westervelt, Chairman of the commit tee in charge of the meetings for young con verts and for social Bible study, also made a ronort. The young converts' meetings were commenced in October, 1S75. The attendance this year is a slight decrease from Use year. He spoke ot the character of the work of the committee in aiding young men in their efforts to lead Christian lives, and tendered their as sistance to any who may wish it H. G. Morgan, of tho committee in charge ot the Sunday afternoon meetings, made a report or their work. The meetings began July 1, 1SS3, and have been productive of good. At the first meeting in the new building in 1881 325 were present The average attendance the past year was 57. Chairman Robinson dispensed with the ad dress he bad been scheduled to make, and the balance nf the meeting was devoted to hearing testimonials from tho varions members as to tho good tbey bad derived from attending the meetings. A large number announced in a heartfelt manner the benefits they had re ceived from the meetings. At the conclnsion of the meeting refresh ments were served in the parlors. WEDDED AT HOME, Tho Robinson. Jones Nuptials at Sewlckley Lnnt Evening. With the beauty of environments and the ele gance of appointment befitting the high social position of the two families interested, was the wedding celebrated last evening In Sewlckley that united Miss Emma Jones and Mr. Alex. Robinson. It was a homo wedding, and the various handsome apartments, made doubly at tractive by the liberal and abundant use of the most fragrant and lovely hothouse flowers, and thronged with guests; ana, from a feathery screen of delicate ferns, soft, low music served a pretty accompaniment to the interesting ceremony and the succeeding gaiety. The bride was attended by two tiny maid.". Misses Re becca Jones, daughter nf William L. Jones, of Shield's station, and Edith Oliver, danghter of James B. Oliver, of Edgeworth, while Dr.W. 8. Cochrane and Mr. Edwin CKobinsorr officiated as groomsmen. The ceremony was performed at 730 p. M., by Rev. Dr. Tneodore Robinson, '.f the Western Theological Seminary, and an uncle of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J. B. Jones, otSempIe & Jones, and a young lady ol rare graco and charm of manner. Mr. Robin son is the son of the late Alexander Robinson, for many years of the banking firm of Robin son Brothers, and is now the representative of his father's former Interest in the firm, beside holding responsible positions and trusts in other concerns. The marriage unites two wealthy and well-established Pittsburg families, aud the social esteem in which the bride and groom aro held was evidenced last evening by the wonderful and dazzling display of wedding presents that had been received. A Western trip of some duration will occupy the time of the young couple for several weeks. Tbe Self-Mcholi Wedding. Philip Self, Jr., mill manager of Carnegie's Twenty-ninth street mills, and Miss Margaret Nichols, daughter or John A. Nichols, Presi dent of the Pittsburg Bridge Company, were married at the residence of the bride's parents. Forty-fifth street, at 5 o'clock last evening by the Rev. Mr. Stiles, ot tbe Forty-third Street Presbvterian Church. The presents were numerous. Mr. and Mrs. Seif left for the East at 8 o'clock, and after an extensive trip will re turn to a home ot their own on Forty-fourth street, furnished ready for occupancy. x Renllzed n Snug- Sum. A charming afternoon and evening was spent yesterday at the residence ot Dr. J. W. Sproull, 55 Montgomery avenue, Allegheny, where, in the interest of charity, the Young People's Mission Band of the Central R. P. Church was holding a fair and bazaar. Re freshments were served from 5 to 7 o'clock, and tbe sale of fancy goods, continued until a late hour. Quite a snug sum wa3 realized lor the band. Found n Bride In Allegheny. In the presence of a few Intimate friends and relatives were the words spoken, last evening, that united Miss Mary E. Hawthorn and Mr. Jefferson Onstoll. of Beaver county, in tbe charming little parlor nf the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Robert Hawthorn, on Windsor street, Allegheny. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. McMillan, rector of the Second IT. P. Church. Stockton avenue. A Salvor Wedding ThM Evoning. Mrs. Robert Franks.wbo has during her short reign as mistress of an establishment won many lanrels for the grace and charm of her social entertainments, will to-day open up her lovely home to a large number of guests, tbe event being In honor of ber father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Quay, who will celebrate their silver wedding at her home. Social Chatter. Atveddino and a silver wedding will be pretty and Interesting events at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Burchfield, on Negley ave nue, tbe 14th of this month. The wedding will be that of Miss Henrietta Burchfield to Mr. George Craig, the wealthy oil man, and the sil ver wedding will be that of tho parents of the bride-elect. Mies Bessie Cunninohax gave a most en joyable euchre party at her home, in Sewlck ley, yesterday afternoon, the second one given by her this week, both equally enjoyable to the Iovors of the game who wcro seated round tbe tables. AT tbe Seventh Avenue Hotel to-day the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania Regimental Asso ciation will celebrate its annual reunion and banquet. The Ewlng Mission Band of the Sixth IT. P. Church, Collins avenue. East End, will give a supper at the church this evening from 6 to 9 o'clock. " - An organ recital will be given this evening at tbe new Belleflcld Presbyterian Church, at which Prof. Wood, the noted organist, will per form. A feooressivz euchre party will claim Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Culp, of Ellsworth avenue, as host aud hostess this evening. The Episcopal Home little folks visited the Exposition yesterday morning under the care of Miss Loomis, the matron. Mrs. Frank Smith, of Mt. Washington will receive friends to-morrow from 3 to 6 o'clock. Mes, W. H. Frew, of Fifth avenue, East End, tenders an afternoon reception to-day. HEW ORIGINAL PACKAGE POIHT. It ! Thought Another Prohibitory Lnvr Mnit Bo PatseiM Topska, October 2:-Argnments in the Rahrer habeas corpus case, which is the first test made of tbe Wilson original package law, were concluded yesterday. The petitioner's attorneys argued agalnst-tbe constitutionality of the new law, and made the point that if the State prohibitory law was not operative, so far as dealers In original packages were concerned, before the enactment of the Wilson bill, it was never a law, and tbe Wilson bill cannot mako the State law effective in that class of cases. Although no formal opinion was- expressed by either Judge Foster or Judge Phillips who listened to the arguments, both practically ad mitted their tenabllitv and it is conceded that even it tbe comt decides the new law constitu tional. It cannot be effective until the Legisla ture passes another prohibitory measure. TEE MAY0E CAUGHT HTM", A Chase of Two 3lllen In Pursuit of n Thlmble-RIgger. rsrzcTAL txlxqbam to tub nisrAxcn.1 Allentown, October 2. Colonel 8. D. Lehr, Mayor at this city, detected a gambler working the thimble racket on the fair grounds here to-day, and was about arresting the man. "Not much," cried the man, and he made a bee line for the gate. Mayor Lehr .followed tho fellow through the crowd to the gate. Here tbe man bolted through the doorway to the street. Colonel Lehr-was quickly on his track and a lively chase of nuarly two miles followed. When near the fountain House tbe Mayor f Uned rapidly on his man and captured him. oth were badly winded, bat the Colonel 'proved the better runner. The prisoner was locked up. CURIOUS CONDENSATIONS. Congressmen have but two months at home this year. m The roller" skating mania has again broken out In London. Dr. Hammond says that thin soles are tho worst propagators of disease among women. The capacions maw of the dead letter office receives over 6,000,000 of letters annually. A Georgia plantation has a pear tree measuring la feet in clrcnmf erenoe and over 8 feet Iu diameter. The Sioux of South Dakota are dyinz rapidly ot consumption and other throat and chest diseases. In the Gila Valley district of Arizona Territory Is is proposed to plant 5,000 acres to oranges this fall and winter. A York county, Me., man caused the arrest of two men for stealing his wallet, and ujcu iuuuu it. jus wnere ne left it. In tbe French Jardin des Piantes is a peculiar South American lizard, resembling a "flying toad," which coils itself up like a hedge hog when disturbed. An instance of just retribution is found in the case of tbe man who invented the pls-m-clovcr puzzle. He has been sent to an insane asylum in St-Lonis. Through celebrating the coming of the "harvest moon" by imbibing their own booze, the stills of four Arkansas moonshiners were discovered and raided. The entire daily and weekly mail edi tions of the'Grlffin JVetc and Sun were seized at the Griffin postoffice because the paper con. talned a lottery advertisement. Russian baths are recommended by a sufferer from rheumatism. "After several trials one should take the steam as hot as be can bear it on the afflicted part of the body." The papers of Micager Hancock, of In diana, for whom the Senate Pension Commit. teo has recommended a pension of $25 for his services in the War ot 1312, show that he Is 103 years old. At Union, la., Charles Kever and Miss Minnie Flags have just been married. Over the parlor door of the bride's bouse was hung tbe words: "A union of hearts, a union of hands, and tbe Flagg of Union for Rever." A crook at tbe Kansas State Fair picked a woman's pocket, and found in her purse three samples of dress goods, a recipe for mak ing angel food, a hairpin, two bread tickets, a Eackage of court plaster and a nickel with a ole in it The cotton gin down South appears to be as treacherous as the buzz-saw up North. Tbe Atlanta papers of tbe last few days con tain frequent accounts of mangled hands and arras due to these members being drawn be tween cog-wheels. Platinum jewelry, it is reported, is in danger of Becoming a thing of the past. The amount manufactured this year is about one halfof tbatof last year. The advance is at tributed to the large number of electric works now In operation throughout the Uulted States. At Tampa a flash ot lightning struck W. S. Myers' residence, situated on the reser vation near the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad, shocked a small child into momen tary insensibility, shattered every window in tbe bouse, set tire to one corner, and then leaped to the cistern, completely demolish ing it. Cowhide horseshoes are reported to be growing in favor in England and other parts of Europe. Tbey have the advantages ot light ness, great durability, superior adhesion and avoidance of split hoofs. The Japanese are said to have used straw horseshoes for centuries, tbe straw being treated by an unknown chem ical process. A scientist has been investigating the lnncheons served bv the various restaurants in the New York shopping district to their female clients. He finds that pickles, fruit cake, ice crcaio, soda water and hot maple sugar are the viands most affected by ladies for tbe midday meal, and there have been no deaths reported up to the present time from such indulgence. The telephone has been brought to such perfection that by Its use it is not difficult to transmit the sounds of music many miles and give them forth so that sets ot dances may move to tbe measures. Successful experiments nf this character have been made with New York as the base of operations and Morns town; N. J., and Saratoga as receiving points. A colored man made a reputation as a steeplechaser tbe other day on tbe farm of Captain F. W. Green, on White's creek. A fox that bad been captured in a trap was turned loose in the face of a pack of bound and a body of horsemen for a chase. Too netsro joined in the chase and actually out stripped both horses and dogs and captured' tie fox alive with his hands. Rochester, Ind., is vain of a prodigy 5 years and a bait old, distinguished for his "won derful pronunciation," "marvelous gestures" and "remarkable mimicry." He delivers lect ures by Dr. Talmage. recites funny sketches by Mark Twain, and is an all-round elocutionist. It will take more than this to shake the confi dence of Philadelphia mothers in the genius and "cuteuess" of their offspring. The champion hen resides at Bath, Me. When a dog of about 35 ponnds fighting weight approached her domicile for the purpose of having a little sport with the pullets there, this old lady rose to the occasion and met him considerably more than bait way. Tbero was a short scene, rather noisy and exciting, the re sult being a dog proceeding hastily on his way and a hen somewhat ruffled and clucking over her victory. The new silver notes are plainer looking than those now in circulation, but the work upon them is finely executed. They are headed with the new title, "The United States of America," premises to pay, and: under tbe anioun t appear tbe words "in coin." This may be gold or silver, at the option of the Govern ment, and the note I made a "legal tender," which was not tbe case with either the gold or silver certificates. Carlntta Patti, tbe young danghter of Adellna Palti's dead brother Carlo, Is living in squalor aud wretchedness on Canal street. New Orleans. Daring one of Mme. Pattl's visits South she bunted up this child and took her with her to her Welsh castle. 3nra months after this thelittlegirl mysteriously reappeared at her old home in New Orleans and has since lived there, apparently cut off from all com munication with her rich and famous aunt. What is there about the figures 5 feet 8 inches that is so attractive to policemen? Did you ever notice tbe description of a drowned man who was not just that tallf Maybe you have, but inst notice and see If the vast major ity of them do not conform to that rule, and also aro reported as wearing Congress gaiters. Whether men measuring 5 feet 8 inches high aud wearing Congress gaiters nro morn prnno todronning than others, so far as is known, has not been determined, but it Is an odd sug gestion which comes to tbe mind ot mapy who constantly watch such cases. WITH THE SIIARP ENDS UP. Blinks Been traveling in Europe, eh? How did yon find the hotels? Jinks Hired a cab. Good Sews. "What's the matter, old boy? Can't you meet yonr bills?" I es, confound It, I meet so many thst I can't paythemP'-.ifo'M. Miss Dingnebattes I said I would marry him on condition that he sboold go into business. Miss llauteomme But aren't you unreason able? If he goes Into business he needn't marry you. Xunteys Weekly. "Does yonr cyelopedy tell anything about the toothache?" I think so. mum; It toacbes,on all useful In formation. We baven't published the T volume yet." Well, you can put me down for a T volume, an' If It goes ahead of our almanlck on toothache j. cures. I'll take tne wnoie set." Eirst Visitor (in public library) Excuse my curiosity, sir: but would yon mind telling me why you are reading those copies of tbe "British reerage"and "Landed Gentry" and the AI manaca de Ootha?" Second Visitor I'm rookin' for some hlgb-toned foreign names for a row of flat booses I'm puttla up over on the Eastslde. Pue. Husband Maria, this stair bannister al ways reminds me of you. Maria (tartly) Doubtless because It Is needed to keep yn straight. Husband No; it's because it's forever a ratl ins. Deaf Old Lady (in street car accident, exclledly)-0, sir, can you tell me what has happened? Plons Gentleman Pray calm yourself, madam; remember that a kind heaven bends over au. Deaf Old Lady (to female companion) Martha Jane, what's this old fool saylu' to me about men's overalls? Jane (abont midnight) I lay, Pete, don't yon want to be angel? I'ete1 don't know. Why so dear? Jane (thonKhttatly) Well. I was Just thinking what a good one you'd make. I Pete Make? What do you mean? Jafle (nervously palling her apron striagr-Ob, you'd have all eternity before you. l'ete proposes at once. Puck, ji-l- mmmmr ii "3T1BffrETlM!ttslWPlJEgTPssMfc
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