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A'ew York, aid 11 Jive, de r Opera, Pans, France, where anyone who has been disappointed at a hotel news stand can obtain it. TERMS OF THE DISPATCH. POSTAGE FECI IX TUX UXITED STATES. Daily Dispatch. One Year 5 8 00 Daily DisrATCH, l"er Quarter ICO Daily DISPATCIL One Month TO Daily Dispatch. Including Sunday, lyear. 10 00 Daily Dispatch. jncludincfcundT,3urths SSI Daily Dispatch. Including Sunday, lm'th 90 tcxDAY Dispatch. One lear ISO Weekly Dispatch. One Y'tar 1 15 Tbe Daily Dispatcii Is delivered by carriers at 35 cents per -week, or Including Sunday edition, at 20 cents per week- PITTSBURG, TUESDAY, NOV. 11. 1S90. THE WALL STREET FLURRY. The stock flurry in 2sew York yesterday was Ibe culmination of a downward move ment in speculation which has been going on for some time. The principal cause has been the stringency of the monetary markets abroad, which not only canted the leading banks to take every means for increasing their reserves, hut largely induced a selling movement by the foreign holders of Ameri can railway shares. The result has been a decline which has reduced the railway se curities as a whole to a lower level than tor many years. Of coarse under such influences the stocks which are largely held abroad underwent a decided decline, while the bubbles of specu lation, like the trust stocks, bad some of the inflation severely squeezed out of them. These two classes, besides their effect on stocks at large, were enough to produce a speculation which reached the tragic devel opment of tbe death of a stock broker on the Exchange during the height of the excite ment. Tbe whole affair illustrates the truth of what has been said in these columns heretofore, that speculation in any market only aggravates the natural fluctuations. If all the stocks on the Exchange had been held for investment not only would the bubbles, the bursting of which has produced this excitement, have been impossible, but the decline caused by an adverse foreign market would have been restricted within much mor conservative limits. There is nothing in the reports to indicate any extension of the complications to the actual business of the country. The line is sharply drawn between the speculative panic and a stable condition of business in terests. For the bona de transactions of bnying and selling there is no undue stringency in the monetary market; and there is no reason why the industrial and commercial operations of the country should cot go on undisturbed by the speculative panic Indeed, the reaction of the speculative schemes has gone to such a degree that the time seems to be more favorable for legiti mate investment than for a long period here tofore. Uo doubt a person who wishes to invest his money can buy stocks of sound and honestly-managed corporations nearer the hard-pau basis of bona fide value than for years before. As for the stocks which have always been operated lor the profits of inflation and manipulation, the investor bhould not touch them at any cost We do not think that the squeeze in Wall street can hurt the general business of the country; bnt it may afford a valuable object lesson which seems to be necessary about once every ten years on the results of financial ballooning. RIVERS AND BRIDGES. The action of the river men in proceeding under the United States laws to secure the removal of bridges that are an obstruction to navigation is legitimate and well-founded so long as it keeps itself within reasonable limits. There has been a good deal of bridge work done under the evident belief that the navigable highways were obselete, and that anyone who chose could block them up with a bridge. The river men are quite justified in bringing the law to bear on such cases, and people who have proceeded on that sup position have only themselves to blame for the lots of raising their bridges to a proper lieight But it looks like an extreme view to claim that the law enables the river men to pre vent the erection of false work in the rivers while bridges are under construction. Doubtless false work should be put up at such times and in such a manner as to af ford a minimum of obstruction; but it would neither be wise nor reasonable for river men to try to establish a rule which would result in prohibiting altogether the class of bridges for the construction of which false work is necessary. The interests that need bridges and the interests that use the riven for nav igation must necessarily concede to each other the points that are necessary. Bridges must not be allowed to permanently obstruct navigable streams; but in the erection of bridges snch as do not obstruct the rivers, what is absolutely necessary to do the work bcetus to be a point that the river interests cannot well deny. "TTE COULD AV WE WOULD." The remark is made by the Chicago Timet that "Tom Reed but taught instructions that, being taught, return to plague the mon itor or would eo return bnt that Dem ocracy is superior to injustice." It enforces this point, which is at present a sweet morsel for Democratic rumination, by quoting Heed's famous argument in 1880, sustaining tbe right of the minority to ab stain from voting, thus requiring the ma jority to pass partisan measures by having a quorum on their side. Having recounted Mr. Heed's equally notorious denial of that principle lor party advantage, it says that the Democrats will have such an over whelming majority in the next House that they need not trouble themselves about the quorum question or the right of members to abstain from voting. It is true that one of the manifestations of poetic justice in the elections is that after the fight over the necessity of the majority party to have a quorum to pass its pet meas ures the country sends back the minority with such an overwhelming preponderance that the Republicans can abstain from vot ing and never be missed. The quornm ques tion is relegated temporarily, at least, to the limbo of dead issues. Rut it is by no means certain A at in some other respects the Democrats will not be incited by the old quarrels to take revenge for the arbitrary methods which were adopted un der Reed's leadership. It is possible that this spirit may be soothed by a very careful respect for the Democratic rights during the second session of the present Congress. But the Democratic danger lies in the tempta tion that the representatives oi that party will have to throw overboard the principles they avowed at the last session, and in the suppression of debate, the seating of con testants, or the adoption of reactionary leg islation on the tariff or other publio ques tions, use their immense majority to re venge themselves and not for the public benefit There is no better way of making this danger a real one than to dwell, as the Democratic organs are doing, on the splen did way in which the Democrats might get even in tbe next Congress if they would. He is a dull student in politics who can not see in tbe reverses of each party during the past 15 years that the people will not trust a political organization which puts party advantage and party feeling above principle and the public welfare. Yet the parties as an entity do not appear to have learned this lesson. The party which dem onstrates its ability to eschew political re venges and to legislate fairly, in accordance with honest convictions, will stand best with the public THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR STRUGGLE. The success of organized labor in Aus tralia of late years has been one of the most marked phenomena of the world-wide move ment in behalf of the wage-working class. This fact makes the recent defeat inflicted on the unions which, however, accounts from that distant continent may tinge with prejudice a matter of decided significance and instruction. Up to the late strike the success of the labor unions was decidedly beneficial to the working classes, and in this is to be found undoubtedly the secret at once of their power, and the belief that they could force the adoption of even more radical measures. They had placed an eight-hour law on the statute book, and, besides succeeding in its general enforcement, had cut down the hours of skilled labor in certain branches to forty-five per week. They had obtained the reform which is known in this country as the Australian ballot system. They had secured the establishment of government railways operated for the avowed purpose of giving transportation to the masses at the lowest possible rates. In New South Wales the railways must carry school chil dren free of charge; in "Victoria the street railways become the property of the cities after a term of years. Finally tbe wages throughout Australia are double those in England for much longer hours, although how much of this is due to the fact that a new country always pays higher wages than an old one, and how much to the work of tbe labor unions, is a question for individual judgment It was not strange, perhaps, that" when labor leaders had accomplished these things they should, according tolhe reports, have undertaken to assert a more radical princi ple, and yet one which is common to labor organization all over the world. The state ment is that the federation of labor for all the Australian colonies undertook to assert that no man who did not belong to labor or ganizations should receive employment. Employers were directed to order their em ployes to join labor unions, and in case of refusal, the attempt to boycott was carried to the extent of threatening a refusal of rail way employes to carry the goods of the boy cotted firms. The struggle soon led to a bitter strike of seamen, firemen, dock bands and several rther trades. But, however the reports of this struggle may be colored from the employers' side of the question, there seems to be little doubt that public opinion was against these sweeping demands, and the resnlt has been a defeat for the unions. Such an outcome of this struggle illus trates several important principle;. In tbe first place, the progress of work for the amelioration of the conditions of labor is made most enduring by being conservative and gradual. This principle has often been illustrated in our country; but the repetition of the lesson in Australia is instructive. If it is necessary that all workingmen shall belong to unions, their adhesion is to be se cured by persuasion and education, and not by force. A forced membership is a source of weakness, and is in addition an infringe ment upon individual rights which weakens the cause by its incongruity to the main purpose. The boycott is here shown to be without its power except it is supported by an overwhelming public opinion created by the presence of some great wrong; and the lesson is repeated that the strike is a spe cious of industrial warfare only to be used as a last resort in defense against clear in justice, and not even then unless there is a fair chance of success. In Australia the chances of success seemed good, but the. fact that it was an aggressive and not a de fensive strike appears to have arrayed pub lic opinion against it and brought about its disastrous failure. Like some recent labor events in this country, the Australian struggle shows the necessity of cautious, careful management and a lair respect for the necessities and cir cumstances of employers. That the Aus tralian strike gained nothing for labor is practically conceded; but what it has lost besides the actual loss in wages remains for the future to show. That employers will be found there as here to take advantage of the defeat and to try to encroach upon what has been previously established in the interest of workers, is more than likely. The lesson is a forcible one, that where labor organiza tion has gained advantages for working men, the first care of its leaders should be to make that advance permanent, and to be very cautious about risking it in a struggle to enforce radical and even qnestionable demands. Beyond a certain point, which we may regard the Anstralian unions and most of those in this city to have reached, the greatest work of labor leaders is in public education and co-operative organizations. NATURAE GAS REVIVAL. There is a change in the cry about natural gas. Instead of rumors of a deficiency, it is stated on the' best authority that all the companies have plenty of gas. The infor niatioipwhich we print to-day may serve to open our readers' eyes wider than ever to the situation. Whatever may bs the object or those who have fostered tbe scare about natural gas, it is very plain that tbe fright has no solid foundation in fact The con nection between alleged shortages and a de sire to dip deeper into the public's purse is worth watching. A MISAPPREHENSION, THIS TIME. The statement givenelse where with re gard to the pressure of water, at the South side fire on Sunday makes it tolerably clear that the charge of insufficient water supply in that case was nnfouuded. The appear ance of low pressure was caused by the fact that the Fire Department, at the request of the manager of the Clinton works, turned their streams upon the bottom of the burn ing structure in order that the supports to a water tank might not be burned away. It was natural to conclude that the pressure was inadequate, in view of the previous complaints, but in this case the conclusion seems to have been erroneous. The Dis rATCH is, of course, ready to correct any error of that sort without abandoning its position that an investigation of the general complaint is necessary. What is wanted is that the facts should be clearly ascertained. When that is done the course to be taken will be fully indicated by the facts. STANLEY TOLD THE TRUTH. The contribution made by Lieutenant Troup to the Stanley controversy this morn ing does not throw much new light upon the question at issue. It serves, however, to confirm in a general way the statements of Mr. Stanley, and to lead 'the publio to condemn the members of the rear guard whom Stanley has censured. Nothing more revolting than the mildest version of Jameson's participation in the cannibal feast has ever been told of a white man. The mysterious disappearance of Arch duke J ohann Balvator, of Austria, is occasion ing some talk in Europe. Bat the sudden dis appearance ot a Czar and numerous bosses In this country last Tuesday makes the loss of a mere Archduke a matter of no moment The report that the Prince of Wales has entered Into a racing partnership with Baron Hlrsch suggests a new occupation for rulers who havo got to let ruling alone for the time being. There are a number ot professional rulers in this country who would be glad to go into partnership with a man of unlimited means, but that outlet for their energies Is closed by the recent dismal failnre which they made in a test of their powers ot running. The squeeze in London makes the stock babbles in rf ew York shrink very near to the limits of shrinkage: bnt business men who have stack to legitimate operations without kite-flying or expansion, need not fear that the trouble will reach them. The statement that Commander McCalla, who was sentenced to three .years' suspension on lull pay, is now to have his punishment aggravated by being directed to spend tbe winter in Washington society. Is calculated to arouse a protest against discipline of that nature. If this does not violate the rulo against cruel punisbments, it certainly comes under the head of unusual ones. It is to be hoped that the introduction of fuel gas process In our mills will be successful at once, obviating the revival of tbe smoke nui sance and easing the squeeze in ths price of nat ural gas. It is painful to observe the New York Press responding to tbe Chicago Times' comment on "The End of Ingalls" with a warning that the Times should neware of Ingalls' business end. This reduction of its favorite statesman to the level of a buzzing hornet is a sad indication of a waspish state of mind on the part of tbe esteemed Press. The energy with which some inflated Wall strest stocks are exploring the lower depths, is a warning that in finance as in politics, bubble blowing is apt to wind up in a burst The departure of the members of the Iron and Steel Congress from New York Is noticed by a New York paper with a remark that "they left with new and enlarged ideas of this country's resorces and developments." They can alio take with them an enlarged idea of tbe completeness with which the politics of the country can bring down the lofty and exult those of low degree. The disposition of Republican managers to saying nothing and saw wood, indicates their prompt perception of the necessity ot providing for a hard winter. A London publisher advertises a large stock of manuscript sermons for sale cheap for cash. Sermons on tho text, "Let not him that putteth on his armor boast himself like him that putteth it off," ought to find a ready sale at present among the church patronized by the late Republican leaders. The weather continues to furnish a fruit ful bnt not edifying topic of conversion. , 1890 seems determined to break the record of 1SS9 for a rainy year. The alleged head of the house of Astor has leased Landsdowne House in London and will entertain there with great magnificence. It is to be presumed that this Mrs. Astor is de termined to set her standard In a society where her claim to be the Mrs. Astor will not be dis puted. points or peculiar people. Roscoe Conkltnq is not forgotten. It not frequently occurs that people go from New York City to Utica to scatter flowers upon his grave. Queen Emma, of Holland, though coolly received at the time of her marriage, has won tbe esteem of tlm nation a difficult thing for a German to do. She speakes and writes Butch very corroctly. AS Br. Johnson could not live away from Fleet street so Balzac was ever returning to the beloved mud and dust the rain and flick ering lights, the crowds on the boulevards and tho loneliness of those dismal, cut-throat streets which he has shown as in a stereoscope at the beginning of the "Historic des Treize." There are more people to-day who believe Herman Melville' dead than there are thoso who know be is living. And yet if one choose to walk along East Eighteenth stieet, New York City, any morning about 9 o'clock, he would see the famous writer ot sea stories. Mr. Melville is now an old man, but still Vigorous. lie is an employe of the customs revenue ser vice. General Sherman, during his 'march to the sea, used to go out ot bis way to avoid a bridge. At any rate, some of the soldiers thought so. He was very fond of wading. One day tbe army was to ford a river, and for sev eral miles before the men reached it they waded knee-deep in swamps. "I say, Bill," said one fellow to another, "I guess we struck this river lengthways!" Fraulein von Chauvin, the German lady scientist in natural history, attracted much flattering attention at the recent congress at Berlin, where she even had her place next to Virchow. Frauleln von Cbauvin, having been prevented through Ill-health from going tbrongh the regular school routine, including languages, has concentrated all her interest lu the study and observation of animal and vege table life. City and Country Health. New York World. Statistics do not show a greater longevity In tbe country than in the city, and if we exclude infant mortality from the account the exact reverse is true. Moreover, among those dwell ers In tbe cities who are able to live relatively as well as country people do the general health is unquestionably better. Beyond the limits of squalid poverty, the food, clothing and housing of city people In modern times are all better in a marked degree than. In tbe country, and tho cooking Is Immeasurably superior. Influence of Apparel. Atchison Globe. It Is the easiest thing in the world for -a woman to feel religious when she has good clothes. DEATHS OP A DAY. Samuel H. Jacobs. Mr. Samuel II. Jacobs, a former resident of this city, died Saturday last at Colorado Springs, where he had gone for Jus health. He was a brother-in-law or Mr. James B. Scott of Ridge avenue, Allegheny. The funeral will occur In Allegheny, but tbe time has not been determined upon. airs. Harriet Williams. The funeral or Mrs. Harriet Williams, who died Sunday, will occur Wednesday afternoon from her late residence on Thirty-sixth street. Mrs. Williams was aged S3 Tears, and was one ol the best known old ladles In that part of tbe city. THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON. Always hope for tho best and don't give up even If you do get tho worst of it Doyou stock up for to-morrow? Or do you wind ud to-day with clear decks, prepared for the stillest sort of a blow and the nastiest kind of a sea? If you belong to the first class you slip smoothly from To-day to To-morrow, through the night to the morning, regardless of the world or tho weather. If in the other class the day closes an work undone, and in the night tbe pack yon must shoulder in the morn ing lies heavily upon you, disturbing your rest. You are tired out wrestling with the shadow, and the substance siill remaics to be removed. And how it does magnify! Yesterday a tiny bundle, to-day a big package, to-morrow a huge load. How it does grow, too, even if you keep removing a portion every day. Always a starter for to-morrow tbe to-morrow that never ends until the sleep that obscures the load comes the dreamless sleep. Not so with you wbo close your eyes on the load that has been received an d delivered the work done, tho task accomplished. No hill for you to climb when the day called to-morrow drags you closer to tbe testing place. Your hands are free, your back is strong, and you are ready to receive and dispose ot the deliveries of to-day, stowing them beyond tbe shadow of to morrow. Of eouise, some loads seem to re quire a long line of carriers, but they, too, rest between the dark and the dawn, en abling yon to keep up with tbe procession. If ynu get behind once you are done for. Bo while you bave the health and strength keep the decks clear of everything except tho work ing gear the machinery necessary to run the vehicle. Look to tbe life-buoys and tbe life boats, and don't let the ropes rot or tangle nor the pnllies warp from want of care. Then yon sail on from to-day into to-morrow ready for contrary winds or waves. To-day you work, to morrow you play; to-day you weep, to-morrow you sing; to-dav trouble, to-morrow joy; to-day earth, to-morrow heaven. People who never have time to listen to a good story or a clever joke see more of the sor rowful side of life than people who take time to laugh. Some singers mako us C sick. It isn't at all likely that Speaker Reed will deem it necessary to call for tho ayes and nays. WAS tho expurgatod Conpressfonal Record a factor in the late Congressional proceedings? Yotr may deck yourself in broadcloth and wear diamonds rich and rare; You may roll in cushioned carriages and travel everywhere; You may eat of tbe finest dishes and drink the rarest wines. And throw away the dollars others sweat forln the mines; Secure power and distinction, aye, even pur chase love Tho' not tbe sort that angels send to earth from heaven above. Bnt when you die You'll surely lie In the cold, cold grave or the deep blue sea, And no more tears will fall for you than me. It is easier to tnrn'ibe bypocrltes out of poli tics than to run them out of tbe churches. Women like long dresses, but don't like to wear them long. It Is probably called Indian summer because we have to wear blankets at night. A hopeful sign A healthy growing boy. An English wife testified in court that her husband had beat her 2,000 times since she took him for better or for worse. In this case lovs was rhinoceros-bided. No man can patent his character, and if it is worth copying j ou hare a perfect right to adopt it The peacock spreads its fine feathers to keep barnyard associates from looking at its un gainly feet. Some women bave evidently studied the habits of this fowl. Judging from tho numerosity of roosters the other fellows have lots of crow to eat. Thb Thurman birthday party will be a grand and Jolly affair this year, won't it? Cleveland has not yet written a letter to tell us how and why he voted. Mb. Jagq headed tbe Prohibition ticket in Iowa, and Mr. Gill headed it in Pennsylvania. Both are in the mock turtle. In other words: Jagg and QUI both got tbeir fill Of the ticket built on water; Jagg lost the day in Iowa, GUI fell in our slaughter. The political prophets are now arranging Governor Pattison's Cabinet and selecting a Speaker for the next House. It's a cold day when they are out of a job. The Hous8 restaurant will be run on busi ness principles during the Llld. Congress. The lid will be removed irom tne teapot, and a man will be able to measure the bour bon by finger breadths placed on the outside of opaque receptacles. To-day is tbe first anniversary of the dis covery of tbe polls by Independent voters. Another light opera star has fallen under the shadow of tbe champagne bottle. They sparkle just abont as long as the staff which enslaves tbem. For the first time in tho history of the world a Cannon bas been successfully fired with slips ot paper. The South seems to bs as solid as bet oh de wan. The turkey now roegts high in shed. And hasn't a word to say: He's heard tbe warrant bas been read. And he'll die Thanksgiving Day. IF Barttelot's dust had not been disturbed his family might have been comforted through a monument to his memory. Now they will he disappointed. Anarchy may be permitted to mourn, hut will never be allowed to rejoice. The baker is a breadwinner. It's a pity that so many African explorers re turn to tell the story of their wanderings and their bickerings. It is rumored that Mary Anderson is rehears ing for anew part probably that of the nurse in "Romeo and Juliet" The Parnollites always capture the floating vote in Cork, and it isn't a light vote.elther. The season for shooting quail and Congress men opened about the same time this year. A deab hunt Chasing a lost sweetheart Melting glances should not bo cast on sweet women. The conductor watches tbe orchestra in order to keep time. It is easier to cut a dash in the world than to carve out a career. The incompetent typesetter Is the galley slave of tbe present generation. High teas cannot be used as an argument against the new tariff bill. Allegheny county may have a hanging after all, providing tbe Pardon Board keeps bands off. A great many candidates In cut-and-diiea districts do not consider a nomination equiva lent to an election. The gobblers will soon be gobbled. Willie Winklk. , The New Mississippi Plan. From the Den ver Times. 1 The new Constitution of Mississippi seems to be a sort of self-adoptable thing. At least it is not to be submitted to tbe people for ratifi cation or rejection. It is in some way to go into operation by virtus of Its own inhorent force or vitality. It has heretofore been the common opinion in this country that no power could put a Constitution in operation over the people of a State except themselves. There Is certainly a good deal of the autocratic Idea in the Mississippi plan. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER SUPERBA'S GREAT HIT. Tho Hanlon's New Spectacle The White Slave Bennett-Moulton Opera Com panyMay Howard's Rosy Blondes The Museums. "Saperba" is the new spectacle invented by tbe ingenious Hanlon Brothers, and it was given for tbe first time in Pittsburg at the Grand Opera House last night to an overflow ing audience. The success of "Saperba," in its plain attempt to delight tbe eye and make merry the heart of man, is so marked that it deserves recognition by way of preface. The scenery is unusually rich and tasteful and all of it new; tbe plot of the play is a simple fairy tale, picturing anew the old conflict between the fairy powers ot good and evil over the fate of a pair of lovers, and it brings again Pierrot, the dumb clown, with unending laughter in his train. It must be added that "Suoerba" is absolutely clean and sweet throughout; tho ballets are almost too proper, and tbero is not a line, a dress or a sit uation from prologue to the final curtain tbat can harm children or offend tbe most scrupu lous of women. In these days a spectacle can seldom be called a thoroughly wholesome en tertainment, bat "Superba" is a remarkable exception. It were waste of time to retail the story of "Superba" it is of the lightest texture. Mr. Mc ally's lines are rather better than such rhymed dialogue usually is: but there is a nota ble absence ot verbal humor and wit But, George D. Melville, as Pierrot, tbe clown, made up for the lack of comedy in words by bis excellent pantomime. Very few clowns bave made an audience laugh longer and louder than Melville did last night So fresh was some of bis tooling with a lillipntlan bat on the side of his white pole that little Miss Marie Ca hill. who was singing with him. or rather at him, lostcommand of herself and burst into a fit of laughter that kept her from responding soberly to two or three encores. Miss Cablll dances with rare grace, and it is to be hoped that she will be given more opportunity to show the nimblenessof her feet. Miss Maud Midgley, a Pittsbnrger, played with plenty of spirit the title role tiuperba, the good fairy. Miss Midgley is a very handsome woman, and the same may be said of the Miss Holland, who plays Wallalia, tbe bad fairy. W. Hansoll makes a romantic Romeo-like figure of Leandcr, tbe hero, and Miss Mitchell's Sylvia Is sufficiently interesting, In fact the whole company is competent to an unnscaUcxtent. Tbe scenery is far above the average. The awful precinices and caves and dens of tbe abode of darkness, tbe glimpses of fairyland, a landscape from the tropical heart of Africa, and the final transformation scene, may be mentioned as of esuecial power and beauty. The traps and trick scenery with which the Hanlons caught the popular taste long ago, are exemplified in lots of new and wonderful ways In connection with Pierrot's career. A base ball gams played by monkeys is one of tbe special features that created great amusement last night. The Bijou Theater. Mary Newman is pretty, much prettier off the stage, however, than she is on it Her appear ance this week at tbe Bijou in "The White Slave" is tbe only theatrical work she will do tbis season. And this presentation of the play is tbe only one that will be made anywhere tbis year. Tbis company is tbe one tbat regularly plays "Siberia," and was seen In tbat at tbe Bijou some weeks ago. Marie Bates, tbe Mar thaot last evening, came on from New York by spocial arrangement with Mr. Neil Burgess, whose part in "The County Fair" slio is re hearsing for a travelinc company now being formed. Frank Drew, as Stitch the Lawyer, is the redeeming character in tbe cast and in bis dress, appearance and manner of speech, strongly suggests a prominent Pitts burg lawyer who annually tells a German story at the judges' supper. The Bijou was filled last evening, and the audienco was quite an enthusiastic one. The Pittsburg Star Course. A course of popular entertainments is to bs given in Old City Hail under tbe title of tho Pittsburg Star Course. The series opens next Friday night with the beautifnl story of "Ben Hur" as told by Mr. Armstrong, of Montreal, and illustrated by more than 100 beautiful views. Mr. Armstrong has a high reputation in this line of dramatic work, and his "Ben Hur" has met with tbe greatest enthusiasm wberever it bas been given. He is accompanied by Mrs. E. L. Emerson, the famous soprano. Tbe second entertainment in the course to be given November 24 could not be a better one. Tbe Orlde Mnsln Concert Company is to-day one of tbe best of concert companies, and Mr. Musln himself stands among the first living violinists. Tbe other entertainments in the course ars London's Original Flsk Jubilee Singers. December 4; Hannibal A. Williams, in recital of "Julias Csesar," December 11, and the Redpath Concert Company. January 2. Mr. Williams elves a most delightful enter tainment In the rendering of the entire play ot "Julius Csesar" from memory, impersonating each of tbe different characters; and Miss Ella Chamberlin, with the Redpath company, is a most popnlar whistler. This entire series of entertainments is offered at the popular price olil Harris' Theater, Two well-pleased audiences came out of tbis theater yesterday. George A Baker's Comic Opera Company gave two very creditable per formances of -"The Beggar Student" The company bas been seen here before, and it never falls to "catch on." William Wolff, as General Ollendorf, keeps tbe audience laugh ing constantly, while his deep bass voice is equal to the demands made upon it by the role. Harry Nelson, the tenor, is a good Sy mon, and in Arthur Wooley he has a clever "running mate." Other members of the com pany who are deserving of mention are Etbel Vincent. Mamie Scott. Georzie Newell and A. E. Arnold, all quite clever and pleasant-voiced, wbile the minor comedy parts are all in good hands. Tbe cborus is not a bad one, and tbe costumes, accessories and marching were well received yesterday. To-day, at matinee and evening pert ormances'Olivette" will be given. Harry Williams' Academy. Miss May Howard and her gay crowd of red haired maidens opened the week at Harry Williams' Academy ot Music, Miss May, and in fact the entire party, possess shapely forms, and they displayed tbe major portion of them to the gaze of tbe audience, which filled every nsrt ot the' teater last night Of coarse the jsty leader of this bovy of roseate blondes de serves a goou auaro vi iuu vieuib ui me per formance. Miss Howard is not only a beauty, but her specialties are excellent.- Charles L. Banks, tbe orator, wormed bis black self into tbe good graces of tbe audience by a more or less masterly discussion of both sides of the tariff question. Julia Kelly is labeled A Sur prise, and she proved an agreeable surprise, too, with ber wouderful performance with the "bones," which she rattled so neatly as to gain great applanse, and tbat "rattled" the balance of the company. However, everybody not ouly did their duty, but showed tbat tbey are artists in tbelr several lines. The scenic effects were splendid, everything summing up with a first class attraction. Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum. Tbe Hungarian Band remains at this house for another week, and the strange music It furnishes is still attractive. The strength of C. P. Blatt who breaks steel horseshoes as easily as a pretty girl might promises, is one of tbe new curiosities, as are Yatsuma and Uma, the Japanese artificers in cotton, and Alfred Pilgrim, the armless and legless wonder. In the theater tbe programme is full of good things. The burlesque boxing bout be tween Crliumins and Doyle is very funny, and tbe Leotards as grotesque contortionists are worthy of tbe big roputation tbey have won ab'oad. Several other artists deserve favorable mention. The World's Museum. At the World's Museum tbe freaks are of tbe somewhat stereotyped order. George Kersey, a phenomenally fat young Pcnnsylvaniau;Chaun. cey Morlan. a similar champion, of Indiana, and Lizzie Sturgeon, who can use her toes for work tbat is usually given to tbe bands, are tbe principal curiosities. A collection of Lincoln relics which is shown is interesting. Fostello and Emmet's company containssome clever peo ple, and they give an amusing entertainment in the theater. INTEREST IS HEIGHTENING. Colleges Devote Considerable Time to Mili tary Exercises. Washington, November 10. Acting Adju tant General McKeever, in his annual report to tbe Secretary ot War, devotes much space to tbe subject of military colleges. He says that the reports of the officers performing tbe du ties of professor of military science and tactics at tbe universities and colleges give gratifyins evidence ot the Increasing interest manifested by tbe college authorities in such a coarse of studies and exercises. Comment is made upon tbe fact tbat European officers' quarters are heated at Government expense, and it is recom mended that a reasonable allowance for fuel be allowed our own officers. General McKeever says be Is convinced that the real primary cause of desertion is tbe al most certain immunity of the offender from arrest The present reward of $30 Tor the ar rest of a deserter bas proved totally inadequate, as Is abundantly proven by the very small per centage of arrests compared to the number of desertions. General McKeever therefore earn estly recommends tbat the present reward be increased to $100, wbicb, He says, is a -sum tbat in many cases after tbo deduction of tbe ex penses incident to arrest holding ana delivery, will only fairly compensate the civil officer or citlxen making the arrest 11, 1890. OUR MAIL POUCH. The Southsldo Water Supply. To the Editor of The Dispatch: We observe in tbis morning's edition ot your paper an editorial in regard to tbe Southslde water supply. Tbis article seems to bave been called out by the fire which occurred yes terday evening at tbe Clinton furnace on West Carson street. After reading your editorial the writer vis ited the three fire engine companies that were present at this fire for the purpose ot obtaining tbs facts in the case. From these he learned that there was no scarcity of water at tke fire at all. and that any scarcity that existed anywhere must have been in tbe Imagination of yonr reporter. Engine Company No. 2. which was first at the Ore, threw a fine stream of water 30 feet higher tban tbe cupola, which Is 90 feet high. Tbs volume and force of tbe stream were main tained till the fire was extinguished. The captain of this company informed tbe writer that tbe furnace company suggested Im mediately tbat the stream should be directed against tbe iron work supporting their large water tank located lower down on the side of the furnace. Tbe purpose in so doing being to prevent the melting of the iron supports hold ing np their tank, ana thereby keep tbe water contained tberein from chilling the molten metal in the furnace. In this connection it might be proper to state tbe Monongabela Water Company do not own tbe fire plugs on the Southside: tbey did not put tbem in; tbey do not take care'of them now, and in no way aro responsible for tbeir condition. Tbe fireplugs are all owned and taken care of by the city. At this particular section of West Carson street there are three main water pipes on tbe street, an 8-Inch and a 12-inch owned by the Monongahela Water Company, and a 16-inch owned by tbe city. The 8-iticb and 12-inch are connected at intervals. Tbe fireplugs are attached to tbe 8-inch main. As a matter of prudence and greater safety, we requested the city authori ties a good while ago to have the fireplugs con nected with tbe 12-inch pipe. Tbis bas not been done yet. In all cases the fireplugs should be connected with tbe largest main on tbe street in order to get tho best possible results in time of fire. Tbe reservoirs were full at the time of tbe Clinton fnrnace fire, with the valves leading to the distributing mains wide open, as they are at all times. In regard to the quality of water furnished to the Southslde, we would refer you to the analyses made by Hunt & Clapp, of this citv, and Prof. Phillips, of the Western University, of Allegheny City. Both these reports show tbe water to be of "excellent quality." We would also respectfully refer you to statistics in tbe Board of Health office which show that the Southside Is tbe healthiest district in the city. If the water ere impure and of bad quality, as you intimate in your editorial, it certainly would tell on the health statistics ot tbe com munity. Officers ot tbe Board of Health have f reqnent stated to tbe writer tbat the South side has tbe reputation, in their office, of being the healthiest portion ot tbe entire city. We do not think tbat a newspaper of inch high standing as The Dispatch would know ingly misrepresent tbe facts in any matter, but you certainly are away off in your editorial of this morning. Tbe writer will gladly accompany a repre sentative of your paper in making snch investi gation as will prove the truthfulness of the statements made in this communication. In tbe meantime we think that it would be better every way for a paper to base its editorial com ments on facts and not on idle rumors chrystal Iized by a No. 2 Faber in tbe hands of an over xealous reDorter. Trusting you will find room for this commu nication in your paper, we remain, Yours truly, Monongahela Water Company, Martin Prenter, Manager. 1113 Carson street, Pittsburg, November 10. 1890. KOCH'S CONSOTIPTION CUBE. Suggestion That America Send a Man to Diligently Study Its Principles. New York Press.! The German Government has become so well convinced tbat Prof. Koch, of the Berlin Uni versity, bas discovered a cure for consumption tbat the Emperor bas himself assisted in draft ing a bill to be presented to tbs Reichstag, ap propriating funds to enable tbe professor to Instruct all ths physicians in tbe German army how to administer bis remedy. The German professor is not mercenary over bis discovery, but wishes it to become universally known to the medical profession for the benefit of man kind. The interest taken in his work by the Ger man Government suggests the idea that a rep resentative American medical man, wltb cre dentials, if necessary, from the national Gov ernment, might wisely be sent to Berlin to seek information from Dr. Koch for the benefit of consumptives in America. Consumption Is tbe most fatal and dreaded disease of the United States. It is national in its extent NEGROES AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. Discussing the Question of Separate Ex hibits by Colored People. Chicago, November 10. Ths principal and most important subject now discussed in World's Fair circles is tbat as to whether the colored people shall bave a separate exhibit or any sbow at all at the coming exposition. Tbs representative colored people of Chicago will hold a meeting on next Wednesday atBethesda Church to discuss that question. Protests are coming from all over the United States against tbe fact tbat President Harrison, in his World's Fair appointments, hasn't recognized the col ored race. A communication from a colored society to President Palmer says : "Colored men do not desire that tbe exposition shall set apart for them a separate department in order that tbey may compete with the other exhibitors at the exposition, or in any wise appear in contrast with other exhibits. Tbeir sole object is to show to the entire world, which will have rep resentatives here, as well as to their country men, what tbe one time slavo bas really ac complished since he was given bis freedom." Tbey demand that a bureau for colored exhibits be established. GOOD FOR OUR STOCK. Inspection of Export Cattle Regarded as a Beneficial Scheme. St. Louis, November 10. "This morning the laws in reference to the inspection of live stock intended for export go into effect" said W. L. Lane, of Cheyenne, who is largely interested in Colorado and Wyoming rancbes. "It is antici pated that it will bs of great benefit, not only to cattle breeders, but also to those who raise sheep and hogs. For tho last seven years there has been a continued fight made by Europeans against tbo admission of American meat pro ducts, on tho ground tbat they were diseased, but it was not until abimt four years ago tbat laws were passed that seriously hampered our trade with transatlantic countries. "Tbe fear of introducing disease was never auything but a flimsy pretext, tbe real reason for tbe prohibitory laws being found In tbs fact that our shipments of lire cattle threat ened to ruin tbe breeders of England and France. No law could be passed in a country like England that would raise the price of tbe necessities of life for tbe benefit of a single class, and therefore this cry of diseased beef was raised." SAFETY OK RAILROAD TRAINS. Right Hand Side of the Center of the Mid dle Car the Favorite Spot St. Louis Chronicle. Some time ago railroad men engaged in a discussion tbrough the newspapers about the safest position for a traveler to assume when on a train, and it seemed to be agreed finally that tho person wbo took a seat on the right hand side of tbe middle car of the train, in a seat as near tbe middle as possible, would have abetter chance of escaping injury in an acci dent tban one wbo sat somewhere else. "I never was satisfied that there was any thing in tbat theory," says A. D. Martin, a St. Louis traveling man, "but it is astonishing to notice how many people believe in it. You see the offects of tbe publication everywhere you go on a railway train. People crowd tbe middle car of a train and get on the rigbl hand and as near tbe middlo of tbe car as tbey can. 1 bave seen on tbe Iron Mountain the seats on the right nand side of tbe car crowded, although it was sunny there, while the seats on the other side 'were nearly empty." COMPLIMENTED BY NICARAGUA The Work ol the Canal Company Shows Satisfactory Results. San Joan Del Norte. Nicaragua, No vember 10. Senor Don J. F. Medina, Minister of Public Works, bas advised the general agent of the Paritime Canal Company, at Managus, the Hon. Henry C. Hall, that the company bas more tban fulfilled its obligations as to expenditures upou tbe work under the reauirements of Its concos.sion. The Government of Nicaragua has srnt congratu lations to the comcany ou account of the sails factory results and favorable prospects. The company has exnended upon tbs work in tbe past year over 13,000,000. and bas now, by tbe terms of ths concession,' ijn. years during which to construct the canal. AUTUMN GAIETY. Chrysanthemums in Abundance at a Bap tism, Weddings Prospective Recep tions In Both Cities A New Club's First Meeting Other Society Matters of Mo ment It was sad to be old folks or middle-aged people last evening, for tbey were not included in tbe gay company tbat thronged the Denny man sion, on Penn avenue, between the hours of 8 and 11 o'clock. Only the young element of society the unmarried and the young married, were invited to the reception that Miss Matilda Denny gave in honor of ber niece. Mrs. Charles W. Sargent, from Boston, wbo is her guest at present, and hernenbew, Mr. William M. Pax ton, a son of Rev. Dr. Paxton. of Princeton. It was a chrysanthemum affair, and the man tels and tables were burdened with tbe beauti ful blossoms that nodded and waved their pretty heads In unison with the rhythm of con versation and laughter that filled tbe parlors. The pure white chrysanthemums, with a con trast of rich luxuriant green, formed tbe dec orations of the dining-room, but in ths parlors colors ran rampant and vied with each otber in brilliance and beauty. A pleasing inovation that possibly halls from the Eistern cities, was tbe playing of Miss Mamie Renck, tbs talented violinist instead of a full orchestra. The receiving party consisted of the hostess, the honored caests. Miss Kate McKnigbt, Mrs. H. D. Denny. Mrs. William Pierce, Mrs. D. It Morrison, Mrs. Frederick Kay and Miss Julia Harding. The ladies were all attired in ravishingly beautiful toilets, Mrs. Sargent's being a poem in golden crepe de chece. Miss Denny's was equally pretty and fashioned of heavy gray silk. The guests represented the social circles of Pittsburg, Al legheny and the East End. Tbe supper con sisted ui all the delicate and dainty eatables of tbe season, and was served by Hagan. Messrs. A. M. & J. B. Mardock had charge of the decorations. READY FOR THE C0NVEHTI05. Non-Partisnn W. C. T. U. Workers Prepare for Their Guests. Tbe non-partisans of the W. C. T. U. convene in this city to-day. A meeting of the Commit tee on Arrangements was held yesterdav in the Fourth U. P. Church. Allegheny, with Mrs: H. C. Campbell in the cbalr and Miss Ettie Bescum as Secretary. It was decided to give the delegates red ribbon badge s. tbe pages and ushers blue badges, and tbo committees white ones. It was reported by the Finance Commit tee tbat $111 had Deen received thus far. Mrs. Joseph D. Weeks was appointed treasurer of the fond. Reports were read by the chairmen of the various committees, and were to the effect tbat satisfactory arrangements are being made for tbe accommodation of the delegates. ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL. A Splendid Token of Esteem Tendered Rev. Mr. Fisher, of Swissvale. The members of the Swissvale Presbyterian Church last evening celebrated the twentieth marriage anniversary of their pastor. Rev. Mr. Fis her, and his good wife. Tbe church parlors were filled with tbo minister's friends, attest ing hi great popularity. Rev. Mr. Fisher cir culated among his congregation, seemingly as happy as a man could be. bnt be was overcome by the generosity of bis parishioners when pre sented with S500 in gold as a slight token ot their regard for him as a man and pastor. Among those present were doctors of divin ity from all over tho two cities, and also a great many other well-known people. The event proved a most pleasant affair, cementing the ties between the pastor and church. SOCIETY A LA MODE, Seventy-Five Members to Start the Law rencevllle Literary Club. The Lawresceville young men held a meet ing to further tbe organization of tbe Social and Literary Society, and decided to call it the "Society a la Mode." Seventy-five members were enrolled and the following officers elected: L C Kreigen. President; D. J. Driscoll. Vice President; Frank Kelley, Recording Secretary: W. R. Berger, Treasnrer: T. C. Deitz. P. J. McDonougb, C. F. Boyle, J. F. Sbaefer and William Cane. Executive Committee. Messrs. Holler, Sbaefer. Boyle and Driscoll were appointed to secure a tiroDor meeting place for the society and to report at tbs next meeting, wmen win ne neiu rioremnerzu. WELCOME TO A PASTOR Upon His Home-Comlng With a Fair Bride Friday Evening. Rev. J. R. J. Milligan and his charming bride will be tendered a brilliant reception by ths congregation of tbs Sandnsky Street Reformed Presbyterian Cburcb. of which Dr. Milligan is pastor, on Friday evening of this week. A number of prominent ladies are on the Reception Committee, and it is intended to make the home-coming of the bride and groom a very joyous one. The reception will beheld in tbe church, and sapper will be served in the church parlors. THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR Hold a Public Meeting and a Love Feast at Carnegie Hall. About 400 people attended an open meeting of the Knights of Honor in Carnegie Hall last night. Addresses were mads by Hon. J. R. Nelson, of Missouri; Hon. J. K. Klotz, of Now Jersey: Hon. John Mulligan, of New York; Hon. A. R. Savage, of Maine, ana S. A. Will, Esq., of Pittsburg. Daring tbe evening a number of selections were rendered by a male quartet. Mrs. Irene Sample also gave several charming solos. Panthopeon Club on its Feet, Tbe Panthopeon Club, a recent organization, and a descendant, it might bs said, of tbe Agassiz. a formerly flourishing club in Alle gheny, bat now deceased, held a meeting last evening in its elegantly appointed rooms in the First National Bank building on Federal street, Allegheny. The clnb, wbicb is a social and literary one combined, was of ths bins stocking turn last evening, and discussed with great interest "Political History." Social Chatter. Miss Chkistine McKelvet, familiar to ber friends as "Chrissie." will, this evening, be united In marriage to Mr. Jesse-Lazier. The wedding in the East Liberty church will bs one of the most brilliant of the ssason. Prof. R. Cumnock, of the Western University, will give a reading in Wilklnsbnrg, to-night thereby Inaugurating the series of entertainments to be given for(tho benefit of the public school library of tbat place. Mrs, A. W. Cadman will entertain friends this evening, at her lovely home In Edgewood. Dr. Pachman the celebrated pianist, at Carnegie Hall, to-night. This evening Miss Chrissie Alsbon. of Allegheny, will bo wedded by Rev. David S. Kennedy, to Mr. Frank Vogle. a traveling salesman for Lutz & Co. Mrs. James H. Fbiend. of Lincoln avenue, Allegheny, will give a euchre party, tbis even ing, in honor of her sister, who is visiting her from Philadelphia. Prof, and Mrs. Btron W. King will ap pear before tho Teachers' Institute, at Wash ington, to-morrow evening, in their profes sional capacity. Me. and Mrs. Victor P. WlEiut an, nee Metcalf, are "at home" to friends at 638 Neg. ley avenue. HE SHOWS NO UNEASINESS. British Opposition to American Cattle Does Not Worry Rusk. Washington. November 10. The attention of Secretary Rusk was to-day called to the rs port cabled to this country in which Mr. Chap lin, the British Minister of Agriculture, is rep resented as opposing tho removal of the restrictions of tbe British Govern mant against live cattls from tbo United States and expressing regrets at being compelled to restrict Importations from friendly countries like Holland and Germany, while in the case of the United States he did not even feign regret Tbe Secretary bad read the report, and was apparently not uneasy about it. He said that. Sir. Chaplin was taking the side of those whose interests led tbem to oppose the free introduc tion of American store cattle to their own coun try, and that he seemed to forget that tbis countrv had abundant evidence that there ex ists among the purchasers of store cattle in England and Scotland a widespread feeling in favor of unrestricted importation of cattle from this country. BOOKED P0R THE CRESCENT CITY. The Army Board Going to New Orleans to Look for Sites. Washington, November 10. The Army Board appointed under the provisions of a re cent act of Congress, of which Colonel Craig hill, ot tbo Engineer Corps, is President to in vestigate the question of available sites for gun factories, and which has already visited Indianapolis, Rock Island and the Pacific coast will bs In New Orleans during thapres ent week for the purpose of beginning an ex amination of the advantage ot the Gull region. CURIOUS CONDENSATIOHS. Marmalade for breakfast is a fad or En glish importation. Glue from whale refuse is a new article of commerce in Russia. A California man has started into the business of raising half-breed buffalo. An ordinary roan during an averagt life will drink about 175 hogsheads of liquids. A Hew York surgeon has supplied a patient with an artificial larynx and vocal ap paratus. The Detroit Kewt figures up the cam paign expenses in that city during the last elec tion to amount to 537,200. A Russian lieutenant, 22 years old, has just completed a trip by bicycle from StPeters burg to Paris inside of 30 days. Silk from paper pulp is made smooth and brilliant, has about the same elasticity as ordinary sfik, and Is abont two-thirds as strong. A French scientist'liaTjust'discovered tbat a 20-pound cheese when three years old contains 1,574,830,331 living germs or adult microbes. The magnificent public baths presented by James Lick to the city or San Francisco wero completed last week. The total costot tbe gift is nearly 8220,000. Mr. Fetroff, who had charge of the cen sus of Alaska, estimates tbe population of the Territory at from 3000 to 33,000. Ot this num ber one-seventh are white. The bed of the Feather river in Call fornla. which is being laid bare, will yield from S10.000.000 to 515,000,000 of gold if the ground proves as rich as that wbicb has been worked. Great Britain is generally regarded as tbe strongest naval power and France a doss second. Some naval officers recently ars in clined to reverse tbs order, putting Francs first According to the report of the Acting Adjutant General of the Army, tho number of desertions last year wa3 483 less tban in the previous year, the percentage being reduced from 11 to 9. A Sacramento bookkeeper recently ata four castor beans. He wishes now tbat he bad not eaten them, for the beans had such an effect on him that at one time he was in a very dangerous condition and his life was despaired of. An advertisement has been running in a Bristol, England, paper for tbo last year, of. faring 550 reward for any well authenticated case of a child being carried away by an eagle, no matter iu what country. No eagls ever did it The Good Luck mine, in New Mexico, was flr3t located less than six months ago. and in the last three months bas produced S20.000 worth of ore. and dnring tbat time there has not been more than five men at work on an average. Women clerks are invading even ths heart of the city of London. In a large finan cial house in Gracechurch street a staff of fe male clerks has been eniraged, and the man agers are delighted wltb the success of tbe ex periment Prof. CharlesRichetstatesintheiVoflrM Medical that 15 grains of sulphate of qnlnine, administered two boars, or four hours at the most, before embarking, will completely free oven sensitive subjects from tbe horrors of sea sickness. A burning taper uncovered for a single instant, dnring which It does not loss power amounting to tbs one-thousandth of a grain, would fill with light a sphers four miles in diameter so as to be visible from every part ot the compass. A floating sawmill is found to be a use ful adjunct to the business of a lumberman. Tbe craft nsually employed for this purpose is about 40x80 feet and draws about IS inches of water. All the hands connected with the lum bering work live aboard. The death rate among the Indians who aim to live like white people is three times that of those who continue to lire a semi-wild life. Tbe Pawnee tribe has lost more men by long troubles in tbe last ten years than tbey lost in battle during tbe previous 30. Platinum and silver can each be drawn into wire many times smaller tban a human hair. Tho former metal has been drawn into wire so fine tbat 27 of tbem twisted together could bars been inserted into tbe hollow or a hair; tD.it is, if a banian being or a hnman-made machine could bo foand minute and preciso enough for such a delicate undertaking. One of the most curious spectacles of modern times was witnessed a few days ago in Cambridge. It was a Roman Catholic Bishop lecturing in ths University Chapel of Harvard College, and receiving therefor the annual in come of a f nnd given for lecture purposes in 1750 hy Chief Justice Paul Dudley, who bated the Romish Church like a snake. The Eiffel Tower is to be ntilized in ob taining a very high pressure by means of a tnbe running from top to bottom and filled with mer cury. M. Cailletet, who has already distin guished himself by liquefying different gases, snch as oxygen and nitrogen, by means of high pressures, is to employ tbe tube for a similar Durpose. It will give a pressure at the bottoni of some iuu atmospneres. A year from next March tbe railroad now building from Jaffa to Jerusalem will be completed, and tourists will then be whisked away from tbe coast to Jerusalem in two or three hours, a journey tbat is now made by camel or in diligences over a horrible road. The money required to build the line is in ths hands of Pans bankers, wbo bave just for warded the second installment ot the funds to the contractors. When a Chinaman arrives in this coun try there is nothing ha loathes more tban ths taste ot beer, but with tbe determination to become "alien samee 'Mellcan man." ths China men of New York are seeking to Americanize themselves by quaffing the foaming lager. But it is a terrible cross to most ot tbem. They do not drink It by tbe glass, but buy a quart, which suffices for a big spree for a dozen ot tbem. In an article on the danger of fire from steam pipes. In a German paper, it is said that after wood has remained a long time in contact with steam, hot water, or hoc air pipes, tho surface becomes carbonized, and during warm weather the charcoal absorbs moisture; when again heated the moisture is driven off. leaving avacuum into which ths fresh air current, cir culating aronnd the pipes, rapidly penetrates and imparts Its oxygen to the charcoal, causing a gradual beating and eventually combustion. During the taking of the census in India in 13SI in a district in the central provinces some of tbe tribes took fright and ran awav. The district officer finally induced their bead men to listen to explanations. Relying on tbe fact tbat wagers of various kinds figure extensively )n India folklore, he solemnly as sured them that tbe Queen of England and tbe Empress of Russia, having quarreled as to which ruled over the must subjects, bad laid a large bet on the point. He went on to explain tbat the census was being taken in order to se cure tbe bet and he warned his hearers in a strong peroration tbat, it they stayed in ths jungle and refnsed to be counted, the Queen would lose her money and tbey would be dis graced forever. The story served its purpose and tbs tribes cams In, FUNNY FANCIES. Weeks How do you account for the 'smoke curling from a gun when the bare is laid low? Wentman It is queer! And it always carls after the hare has been ban ged I American Grocer. "Here's a watch I bought of a fellow passenger on the train to-day," said a man to a Woodward avenue Jeweler. "Canyon tell ma Its value?" Ten dollars would be a big price for it " srai the reply. lint 1 gave him i'O for it." Can't help that." 'Bnt ho said It was worth 130." "It's worth abont S3." "Dear, dear me, I'm astonished. Why, ths man must bave actually lied to me. Detroit ires Press. He Remember you're taking my heart wltb you. She You are the fifth man that has told me the same thing. Yon all must think 1 am a pork pacter. Yennowint' i News. Magistrate What is the charge against this nrltoner? Pollceraaa 001 He's a thief", yonr honor. What did he steal?" "Be took me photo widout meknowln' It." "The prisoner has ths sympathy of the Court. Discharged." Spare Moments. Mother-in-Xaw Well, my child, and how do you and Cecil get on now? Has he given up drinking and smoking? Danghter-ln-Law No, dearl but he's taught me to smoke and drink. fester. "How is it he can't get his life insured?" "He's a poet In the spring, a gentleman Jockey lu the summer, a football player In the fall, and a tobogganlst in tbe winter." Seio XorkSun, Mr. Callowe Is the report true that you are married? Miss Three Stars No suchlnek! I'm even eat of an engagement Ifewlork WorUt- I .xJkktdMiSLtJ -m Wfr - &mm? aJ.awifetof'i'lje .ut-
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