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FROOKCSS OF BALLOT KEFORM.
The House passed the ballot reform bill
yeterdav, -which was a degree of progress
rather beyond what was expected. Al
though there have been some signs of hanging
back in the trace", the actual rote brought
nearly all the members on record as sup
porting the reform. The expectation is nat
ural that a similar preponderance of senti
ment will pass the bill through the Senate
notwithstanding the possible inclination
of some political managers to let it be
quietly shelved.
The bill in its general scope is practical
ballot reform That thpre may be room for
amendment in its details is beyond dispute.
The probability of amendments by the Sen
ate is recognized, to a degreee that suggests
a warning against letting its essential pro
visions be amended out of existence. The
features of practical secreev, official ballot',
and preservation consistently with secrecy,
ot the means of detecting substitution or
ballot-box stuffing, should be preserved
intact as tbey are in the present form of the
bill
It is to be hoped that the bill will be
-given au early consideration in the Senate.
Twcntv-four States in the Union have
adopted the reform in one shape or another.
Pennsjltama should not lag in the rear, as
she certainly -will if the bill is not passed
by the present Legislature.
A TKANItKT DEADLOCK.
The statement that two of the leading coal
firms have decided to accept the eight hour
dav and conceded the rate aleJ, coming as
it does from the mining official, may be
tinted by the hope thai is father to the
thought. But it is hardly inconsistent with
the actual situation There has as yet beeu
no good reason for the peremptory refusal
of the operators to enter into a fair consid
eration of the eight hour question, presented
as it was by men who, if less work is done
in eight hours, will receive just so much
wages. The exnlan ition that it was thought
the operators could catch the miners where
thev were unprepared for a strike is no
reison at all. but an avowal of the readiness
to ue might without reference to reason.
It would not be surprising if there were
some operators who declined to take such a
stand The demonstration of the fact might
lead to an early break of the deadlock, and
the result of settling the question in that
way might also leave the operators in a
much less favorable position than it they
had given the matter a fair discussion in the
first instance.
PATENTS AM) MONOPOLIES
The celebration of the patent centennial
last week has revived the discussion about
the creation of monopolies under the patent
laws. In reply to an allegation that the
present laws erve to promote monopoly
the New York fiecoider avers:
The Ame rican patent ytfin simply aims to
secure to one sort of iroperty the protection
which the laws of all countries afford to other
kinds They (the patent laws) are
not in their nature monopolistic, but the re
verse, for there is nothing more opposed to
mouopolr than the free development of prac
tic.il md.vidual thought. The function of the
inventor is to innovate, to break in upon some
long established method by substituting a new
aud better on for it. Its tendency is to pre
vent monopolies from becoming inveterate, and
indeed to cut the very ground f rcn under their
feet.
It is indisputable that in the majority of
caes tne effect of patents has been to stimu
late progress. But there have beeu excep
tions, and it is wortn while considering
whether the tendencies that create them are
not gaining strength. Taking the assertion
of our New Xork cotemporary that the
tendency of patents is to cut the ground
from under the feet of monopolies, let us
suppose that a patent is brought out which
will break down au established and wealthy
monopoly. Is there anyone likely to more
promptly supply the inventor's need for
monev, or be'ter able to pay a good price
for the patent than tne monopoly endangered
thereby' Aud when tne monopoly has
gained control of the patents, is it more
likelv to go to the expense of creating new
plants to carry on the improved process or
to suppress the new patent altogether?
All this is true enough as regards the gen
eral operation of most patents. But it is
none the lets undisputabie that the means
taken by our patent laws to reward lnven
t.on and secure the benefits to the public of
new discoveries and scientific progress, is to
create a monopoly in each patent. The
monopoly is limited as to duration, but un
limited as to extent during its duration. It
extends notonlyto the property In the idea
but to the use of the idea itself, so that the
-wner ot the patent can totally forbid its
use if lie chooses. Thus the possibilities of
the law include tbedefeit of its own pur
pose, which is, to ssy the least, paradoxical.
This is no merely imaginary contingency.
It is exactly wbat has been done in the case
of two great patents, which, if they had
been actively used, would have made great
changes in industry and inter-communica-ilon.
But the great interests imperiled were
-lliilc to buy them up, aud the consequence is
4at after years the public has received none
,' the benefits. There are probably other
cimples of less prominence in which the
Monopoly treated under the patentlaws nas
retjolied in the Uefeit of their public pur
le. Such examples would prove the
4esity of a change, if there were no
other war to secure the inventor his reward
than by granting him this exclusive use.
jtul the question whether that reward can
not be secured without this feature is one
that has never been 'airly or impartially
conf idered.
e believe that, with unprejudiced in- J
W
qulrj, it would be found thai the patent
laws can secure the Inventor ds great of a
greater reward for his ingenuity without the
present monopolistic feature. "Vhea ihe
cases in which ihe operation cf that feature
defeat the intent of the law approach gigan
tic dimensions, it is certainly worth while
to give the question impartial consideration!
AN UNFORTUNATE DISPOSITION.
The dispotition to take up wage
questions this spring with a tendency, on
one side or the other, to force the fighting, ii
something that causes just concern to im
partial minds. The contrast has been
marked between the way in which some of
the leathog issues are treated this year and
the general tendency last year to take up
such questions with a fair and even con
ciliatory disposition on both sides.
It was the subject of frequent comment in
The Disp .tch a year ago that the settle
ment ol nearly all leading wage questions
was approached by the parties to each with
a disposition to recognize the needs of the
opposite party, and a sincere effort was
made te avoid a deadlock if possible. The
result was a demonstration of the principle
often asserted in these columns that where
both parties are honestly disposed to reach a
fair agreement ii can always be done. The
benefits of Ruch a policy wereonade evident
from the further fact that, as a consequence
of this fair disposition, labor enjoyed steady
employment and capital secured at least
moderate profits during the entire year.
It is to be regretted that the opposite ten
dency has already made itself apparent this
year. There have already been prominent
examples of a determination on one or both
sides to drive the other to submission. In
one case the labor organizations undertook
to force an advance on a falling market.
In another employers set out on the avowed
policy of squeezing the men because they
thought the latter could not stand a strike.
Such acts are equally injudicious and in
jurious to Industrial prosperity. If that
spirit continues there is great danger that
business will be hampered and restricted by
quarrels between capital and labor and en
forced idleness.
It is earnestly to be hoped that this mis
taken tendency will be promptly corrected.
The present situation especially calls for a
conciliatory attitude and a disposition on
each side to allow for the difficulties of the
other. If that feeling prevails the hardships
of the present outlook can be rednced to a
minimum. If the opposite disposition con
tinues the industrial difficulties can only be
aggravated.
THE GRIP IN EUROPE.
Our cable dispatches this morning show
that the grip has finally become epidemic in J
Europe. Last year it came from that con
tinent to America, but this year it reversed
its former direction of travel. This fact
will upset some theories as to what the
plague really is and what causes it, and
presents a new and peculiar phase of its
character. Other diseases which, in the
past, claimed as victims large numbers of
the human race, have generally had a fixed
direction of travel, and when they broke
out could he guarded against in places
where they were expected to visit The
grip seems to be different. One year it
travels from east to west and the next from
west to east, and by its uncertainty of direc
tion renders itself doubly fatal.
Scientific men will probably offer an ex
planation of this peculiarity. The expla
nation will be received with thanks which
will be trebfed if it is accompanied with a
sure preventive of or cure for the malady.
A CHANCE TO MOVE THEM.
The destrnetion of a considerable share of
the East Liberty stockyards by fire ought
to facilitate a change which has long been
needed for the improvement of the East
End. "We refer to the removal of the stock
yards. Everyone who has paid any attention to
the subject knows there is a large tract of
land which might be made extremely
valuable as residence property. At present
it is not only kept from that pnrpose but
exercises a depreciatoiy effect on property
in the vicinity. Public interest will be
greatly advanced by the removal of the
yards and permitting the ground to be
filled with eligible residences.
There ought to De a greater pecuniary
gain to the corporation owning the stock
yards. It is a moderate estimate to say that
the land occupied by them is worth $10,000
to 512,000 per acre. It is also clear that
ground jnst as suitable for stockyard pur
poses could be obtained elsewhere at $1,000
to 52,000 per acre. Primary business prin
ciples would sugget that the corporation
should realize on the $8,000 to $10,000 per
acre difference it can secure, and yet retain
a full equipment for its legitimate business.
It is certain that the opportunity afforded
by the burning of a considerable share of
the buildings should not be allowed to pass
without urging the removal of the incubus
that aggregation of unsightly and inflam
mable sheds imposes on the most important
suburb ef the city.
The New York Board ef Trade and Trans
portation has passed a resolution calling atten
tion to the defenseless condition of New York
harbor. The same thing can be said of all
cities on the coast, and tbo attention of the
nation has been brought to the fact by the dis
cussion of a possible war with a superior naval
power. But before ruining Into unlimited ex
penditure for fortifications, it is worth while to
inquire whether the more economical method
of lapng pipes sa as to be able to fill all the ap
proaches to New York with burning petroleum
as suggested in The Disp vroii would not
effcctuall) prevent assaults by foreign fleets. If
protection can be secured by the expenditure of
tens of thousands it is not worth while to waste
millions.
Tun only peculiarity about the quo
warranto proceedings in the Connecticut
G ubernatorial muddle lsthat they were brought
before the civil side of the Superior Court.
From the beginning the dispute has been most
decidedly uncivil.
Coincident with the announcement
of a drop in the price of Jamaica ginger comes
the report that the watermelon crop will be
unusually large. Benificent Nature, thanks 1
It would be interesting, though not un
precedented, if a side issue like the opium tax
in India should prove to be the rock on which
the Salisbury Government should split. Thera
has been a decided advance in English public
opinion since the days when England went to
war to force opium on China, The practically
unimportant defeat of the Government the
other day on a small vote may grow into con
siderable importance from the declaration that
it will ignore the vote in the Commons. If the
Government refuses to recognize the authority
of the House, on which it depends for exist
ence, it may produce a very pretty row.
It is said that Senator Cullom has no
lightning-rod up. Probably ho considers one
useless owing to the Indisposition of lightning
to strike in bis vicinity. It is certain he has
taken no precautions to drive the lightning
away.
If Kaiser "Wilhelm remonstrates against
the persecution of the Czar's sister-in-law, the
promptitude with which be will be told to mind
his own business will make hit head swim.
This fact that the revenues of the Govern
THE'
ment have materially decreased since April 1,
on account of the repeal of the sugar duties,
induced ,the Philadelphia .Record to inquire
"where the money Is to come from to pay the
expenditures of the Billion Comrress." The
esteemed Record falls to remember that the en
tire tarift agitation commenced with the ad
mitted necessity of reducing the revenue. The
Republicans have laid themselves terribly open
to attack in making an extravagant increase ef
expenditures concurrently with a decrease in
revenues. But the fact the Record alludes to
shows that they at least fulfilled the promise
of revenue reduction.
A close watch will be kept over President
Harrison while he IS passing through the
ostrich farms ot California. The propensity of
the great birds to swallow various little things
renders precaution necessary.
Chile's civil war and the Argentine Re
public's crazy financial policy leave little
choice as to which is the more harmful to the
whole South American continent
IT is regarded as a foregone conclusion
that Bismarck will to-day be elected to the
Reichstag and take his place as the leader of
the opposition. Bismarck, as the opposition
leader rebuking tbo arbitrary acts of tho
Government, will be a spectacle that discounts
Saul among the prophets, and casts the idea of
Satan rebuaing sin Completely in the shade.
SPKEfcKLES still denies that he made a
deal with the Havemeyer and Elder combina
tion, but it is thought that there is a deal of
uncertainty as to whether he moans what he
says.
THE two hungry Onioans, whose feats arc
told in another eolnmn, are the sort that
neither Germany nor any other nation could be
blamed for not allowing to enter.
In discussing the question of Canadian
railroads and the inter-State commerce law, the
Washington Post reiterates the old chestnut
that the United Stales railroads are Subject ttf
the provisions of the law and the Canadian rail
roads are not. As lioth the law and the com
mission declare the contraryit is time this well
worn misrepresentation should cease.
The attempt to eliminate politics from
Indian school work is commendable, but its
chief importance rises from showing that cam
paign promises are kept better late than never,
The story about striking natural gas in a
California cemetery leads to the belief that the
grave of some old time Western land specula
tor has been pierced.
NOTABILITIES NOTED.
The Queen of Italy is fond of attending
lectures and listening to debates.
John T. Ford, of Baltimore, is regarded
as the oldest theatrical manager in the United
States.
King Alexander of Servia, according
to present plans, will visit a number of Eu
ropean courts this year.
Rev. F. B. Hbyer, of England, a
preacher who has successfully labored among
the working people of London,! coming across
td aid Mr. Moody this summer.
M, de Freycinet, the latest Frenchman
to be elected to the Academy, has been a mem
ber of nine Cabinets, and the present Ministry
is the fourth of which he has been at the bead.
Albert Bierstadt, the artist, is goiag
to Europe to make studies for the picture of
the "Landing of Columbns,"on which he has
been engaged for some time, and intends to ex
hibit at the World's Fair.
nUr. Felix PobscB, a .Bteslau lawyer,
who is only 38 years of age., and who has been
for nine years a member of the Reichstag, will
likely succeed the late Dr. Windthorst in the
leadership ef the Center party in Germany.
Mrs. TJorjOLAs, the Cheshire philantro
pist, is the first lady ever chosen as a poor law
guardian in the County of Cheshire. The
Duke of Westminster had the good sense to
nominate her and the courage to back up her
election.
General John S. iloSBY, the famous
guerrilla leader of the late Rebellion, how lives
in Alexandria. He was obliged to leave War
ronton, Va., because his former friends boy
cotted him on account ot bis connection'with
the Republican party.
P. T. Baenum's last marriage was about
as original as anything he ever did. He saw
the girl in the street she was a governess and
followed her home. Hd then introduced him
self to the mistress and said he would lice to
marry tbo girl. The mistress consulted the
girl, and the whole affair was arranged inside
ot 24 hours.
DEATHS OP A DAY.
Mrs. E. A. Weaver.
Mrs. Eliza Arthurs "Weaver, widow of the
late ex-Mayor Henry A. Weaver, died at her resi
dence on Fenn avenue at 4S5 p. m. Monday, after
a lingering illness. Mrs. Weaver was in her 70th
year, and was widely known and much respected
as a lady or high character. She belonged to one
of the oldest and best known families of Pittsburg,
belli? the daughter of the late William Arthurs, a
citizen ol much prominence in his day. and a sis
ter or Robert Arthurs, President or the I irth
National Bank. Of the four children resulting
rrom her union with Mr. Weaver, but one sur
vives, the -wire of Mr. J. l. Marshall, of the real
estate firm of Henry A. Weaver A Co.
yMr. Thomas Rosewell.
Mrs, Thomas Rosewell, aged 91 years',
died at her late residence. No. !4-U Feitu avenue,
at z,45 yesterday moraine;. She was a widow, and
the mother of Thomas Rosewell, Sergeant at Cen
tral police station. Mrs. Rosewell had been HI for
some lime. Death was due to extreme old aze.
The funeral -A 111 take place from the house to
morrow alternoon at z o'clock. The deceasea was
a member or the Episcopal (. hurcn, and had been
in this country about CO years.
' Obituary Notes.
Captaik Mackenzie, the noted chess player.
Is reported to have died at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at New York.
Ex-Mayor P. W. Ksjrrojr, of Odell, 111 , died
Monda) from nervous prostration. His remains
will be taken to Newark, N . J for burial.
JoiIn Wekkks, the oldest resident of Schenec
tady, and probably the oldesl American railroad
engineer, was burled in that city Monday.
MBS. BARBMtA HaRthax, mother ot Alderman
Harlman, of the Iwenty-seventh ward, was
buried rrom St. Michael's Onurch yesterday.
IHE funeral of Thomas Dixon, late of Company
I,Sixty-flrst Pennsylvania Volunteers, took place
yesterday from Bt. Peter's Pro-Catbedral, Alle
gheny. Co HigTOPHEB LIPps. one of the largest soap
manufacturers In the country, died this morn
ing of the grip, at Baltimore. He was over 70
years old.
Josimiiv SotxABY, the most gentle of French
poets, is dead. He was born at Lyons In 1815, was
a grenadier nntll the age of 21 years, and since
1830 a clerk lu the Prefecture at Lyons
Edwabd U. Mohan, a retired piano manu
facturer, died of pneumonia tjiturday afternoon.
He was formerly a member of the piano manu
facturing firm or A, II; t.ale&Co , which was In
the plauo business for SO years in New York Citv.
Mbs Maboabet Bcbgese Davidsov, wife or
John C. Davidson. Treasurer of the Pennsylvania
lines west or Pittsburg, died at 4-I0 o'clock yes
terday at the residence ot ber husband. No. St
asblurton street, Allegheny. Ihe funeral will,
be held i rlday morning at 10 o'clock at the house.
Mns. Eliza iLLiAits, mother of David
L. W llllams. Superintendent or Distribution,
Pittsburg Gas Company, and James H. Williams,
died at the residence of the lattes, No 5822 Rural
avenne, EatEnd, at fi.St o'clbck yesterday morn
ing. The funeral will take place to-morrow atter
hoori. Mb. H. O. nbGdiltoft, wife of the senior mem
ber of the publishing firm of HoagUton, Mifflin
A bo , proprietors of the Jtirenlde Press, died
Monday In Cambridge. Mrs. Houghton was a
prominent member ot M. Paul's Church, Boston,
aud was actively Interested In religious and charl.
tablework.
WiLLIaii LAiaCARTER, one of the most promi
nent locomotive engineers in toe West, died at
Loglnsport, Ind., Monday, alter a long Illness of
nervous prostration. The deceased was born In
England, and was 35 rears of age. He was well
known In Brotherhood circles, being Chairman of
the Railroaders' Crrlevance Committee.
JUDOE IKEDXB1CK CUBTZE. an alderman or
Erie for 40 years, died yesterday at the age of 7S.
Deceased .was born p Germany and came to Erie
(0 years ago. He was the father of a family of six
sous and ix daughters, all of whom are either
leading professional men, bankers and manu
facturers, or the wives of wealthy merchants.
Chasles Heibt Cakpfield, one of the oldest
and most esteemed citizens Of Savannah, died on
Saturday. He bad lust passed bit Kd birthday at
"Kokeby." White Bluff, Ua. Mr. Carapfleld re
mained ioyai to the union and received from the
President, alter tba eaptare Of Savannah, the ap
pointment ef (he Appraiser ot tile united states
Custom House t that city.
PETTSBliM JDlSPi-TtiH,
v SIX SHORT STORIES.
Some About Men and feotne Abont Animals
Funny and Pathetic Tales Pithy Char
acter Sketches The Wisdom --of the
Brute When Domesticated and When
Wild.
The New York Jtccorder sajs It is a well
known fact thai Julian Rawthorne has a
duble a man so like him in countenance,
dress ind manner that even Hxwthorne's inti
mates occasionally get mixed on ideritity.
Coming down Btoadway the other day Haw
thorne met a Warm friend and stopped to
speak to htm. ,,,.-
"By Jovel" exclaimed the friehd, "what
made yon act so queerly when you met me
yesierdayf'
"I didn't meet you yesterday," said Haw
thorne. "I haven't been, in tbwn for a week."
Nonsense! I met you yesterday in front of
the Hoffman House,"
"But you are mistaken. I was not In the
city. i"ouprobably .met niy double. What
did he do that was so queert"
"Why, I said, 'Hellb, bid marl Come and
have a dnnt, and ho said, 'So, thank you.' " ,
"Humphl" said Hawthorne; contemptuously,
'you might have knbwn that wasn't L"
Lost for Lack df a Dress.
A recent volume, of sober historical and
biographical purpose, written by the Count
d'Herisson, of France, makes it appear that
the Empress Eugehfe,after the battle of Sedan,
lost the chance to preserve the empire bt her
husband by not possessing eiactly the fight
sort ot riding habit.
It was the eveningof the 3d of Beptember,
1870. The news of the surrender of the
French army and of the Emperor Napoleon at
Sedan had spread abdUt Paris, The'city was
excited, and there was talk of a revolution
and the banishment of the Imperial family. .
At this juncture Emile de Glrardln, a man
who was trusted by the Empress, and who had
had no little experience during previous
changes of government, arrived at the Palace
of ibeluilerles.
"If your Majesty were to appear on horseback
in the midst of the people," Girardm said, "and
announce the abdication bf the Emperor in
favor of the Prince Imperial, yourown assump
tion ot the title of Empress regent and the ap
pointment of Thiers as Prime Minister; the
Empire might be saved. Something must be
done to turn the tide."
The Empress accepted the advice.
But wh3n this leader of the world's fashion,
the reigning empress of proprieties, sought for
a proper costume for her performance, it could
not be found.
The only riding habit In the Tuilerles was a
fantastic one of green, embroidered with gold
and silver, made lor a festal hunting occasion;
and the hat was not a less fantastic three
cornered affair, of the epoch ot Louis XV.
The Empress felt that it would hot do to ap-
Sear in this festal garb on such an occasion,
er appearance id it might have the opposite
effect upon the people from that which sue in
tended. The plan had to be given np, the Empress
and the Prince Imperial were banished, and
the .Napoleonic empire was at an end.
AInibst a Pygmalion.
About 15 years ago, savs a miner in the
Spokane Spokesman, Acoino Deminick and,
bis wife, fresh from Italy, arrived in our
section and selected a Spot in tho ragged Cliffs
of tbe Columbia range, where" they made their
home. For some time be followed trapping
and hunting for a livelihood, but when game
grew scarce as civilization advanded be
branched off into farming, which us followed
up to three years ago.
Deminick was a sculptor of rare ability. One
day when in the mountains after a long search
he came across a square of marble. Taking it
to nis noma no Degan tne worit or an imaginary
form the form of a woman. For 18 months he
worked away at odd timeS until the Itbne be
gan to assume tne proportions Bo desired. This
lar along he became more attentive to Bis Work
and the features, one at a time, were soon made
to stand out in strone resemblance to a living
being. At last tbe form was finished, and only
desired the breath bt Ood to be'piit to the nos
trils to maae it a beautiful type of woman.
He had achieved a wootterful undertaking.
So attached did he become to the shapely
piece of stone, that be gave little attention to
his wife and often would go for days without
eating anything. He became disagreeable and
three months ago turned his wife Out to go
where She might. Sbe dame td fcafah one av(n.
ing and teld her sid story. 1 gava ber permis
sion to stay witn us untu sometning eouia be
done, and she never left Uniii the day of the
funeral) when she followed the remains ot her
hatband to the grave.
He had actually devoted so. much time to ad
miring his ideal form , that he could find no
time lot his meals and consequently .died ot
starvation last week.
The statue was placed at the head of his
grave ih a grassy spot on the banks of the Col
umbia and marks tbe resting place of a Pyg
malion whose work noma save been a Galatea
bad it turned from its marble State to that of
flesh.
A Knowing Hog,
'There is a Newfoundland dog, Lion by name
says the New Orleans States, which gives daily
proof of his comprehension ot what is said to
him. A lady called on his mistress the other
day. During her call Lion came in rather slyly,
lay down on the parlor carpet and went to sleep,
Ihe ednversation ran on, and the visitor said
finally: .,
"What a handsome Newfoundland you
havel"
Lion opened his eye. ,
"Yes," laid his mistress, ''he Is a very good
dog afad takes excellent care of the children."
Lion opened the other eye and waved his tall
complacently to ahd fro on the Carpet
"When tbe baby goes out ha always gdes with
her, and 1 feel perfectly sure that no harm can
come to her," his mistress Went on.
Lion's tail thumped up and down Violently
on the carpet. .
"And be it so gentle to them au, and snch a
playmate ahd companion to them that we would
DDK lane tiivw iui uiui. , .
T t..t. .nil h.ut wa.. .... .,..., ....b.. .a a.1.,.
Iro, andround and round with great and undis
guised glee.
"But," said the mistress, "Lion has one se
rious fault.";
Total subsidence of Lion's tall, together with
tbe appearance of an expression of great con
corn on bis face, ,
"He in come in here with bit dirty feet and
lie down on the carpet, Wben I have told him
time and time again that he musd't do it."
Here Lion arose witb an air of the utmost de
jectibh ami humiliation, and slunk out of the
room with his lately exuberant tall totally crest
fallen. He Wanted to Testify.
A lawyer of some eminence in this cityt says
theNewYdrk Times, while en joy lag a Sobial
hour with some friends the other night, nar
rated an Incident of his practice In' which
Daniel Drew, then a ''King otWall street,"
figured. Mr. Drew had been sued by persons
who had been let out of the small end of the
born by him In a stock transaction. The rugged
financier was indignant and vicious when he
sought the aforesaid lawyer and requested him
to take the case. The amount for which the
plaintiffs sued was about iS5.000, and Drew Said
that be wanted the case brought Into Court, So
that he might "show up them fellers." The
lawyer made a careful investigation of the
facts, and found that his client had scarcely a
leg to stand on in court. He was anxious to
win tbe case, however, ahd determined to see
wbat ingenuity and an exhaustive knowledge bt
legal technicalities would accomplish. Cir
cumstances favored blm. anbT through careless
ness on the other side be succeeded Id hon
sttitibg the plaintiffs, KlAtgd with this result
he called On Mr. Drew and triumphantly an
nduhced that victory was theirs.
"But rhatetft had a change Id testlfjf," said
the old speculator peevishly. t
"That was not necessary. We have won ihe
case without a triah" ,
"The deure yea hae," exblalmed Mr. Draw,
angrily. "Weil, you ate a finp lawyer to lobk
after the interests' 61 yodr clients. I wouldn't
give a dollar a bunch for such lawyers as you
are "
"You don't seed to understand, Mr. Drew,"
explained the; lawyer. "Wb have wbh thelult,
and yU are 135,000 ahead, to say nothing Of the
toSls."
"Thunder and lightning, man," filmed the
brbsqde Dabiel, "What do I cate about S3o,000?
I wanted to get on the witness stand aud tell
what! thought of them fellows."
Hypnbtized by sv Coyote.
"Did you ever See a coyote hypnotize a bevy
of quail t" There was a group of us sitting on
the veranda of the old adobe Rio Grande
Hotel smoking Vera Craz cigars and dis
cussing hypnotism, Says a Las Crdces, N. M.,
correspondent Ot the St. Xouls Q lobe-Demo,
crak
The Bpeaker, Ooleael Lawrehee, who had
just propounded the above query. Was an old
timer, who had ridden Texas btOnphos over the
New Mexican ranges in the early days, and has
a record as an Indian tighter equaling that Of
Colonel W. H. xL Llewellyn. Nobeof ns ban
even Seen the festive coyote do the hypnotizing
act. We lighted freSU cigars and struck a
listening attitude.
"It was several days ago," said Colonel Jaw
rehce, "while I was prospecting in the Organ
Mountains. I was riding leisurely along the
foothills OnO day, Wheh my attention Was at
tracted to the oddest Scene 1 think I ever Wit
nessed. About 80 yards ahead of me, directly
on tbe trail, was a nice bunch of mountain
quail numbering tome 200 or more. It was a
glorious shot, but at usual wheh one tees a
good shot I did not have mv gun with we.
About 20 leat lrora the quail was a nungry
Moeing coyote CrceDineslowly toward his vic
tims, with bis nose pointed straight out like a
'WEIJNlJSb-A2!' "Affifi
Eolntsr. So slowiy did he move that it was
ardly perceptible.
"The bitds were fanning around lit a circle
and huddling closer together at each circuit.
At the coyote Ipprbached nearer the cir6l8 be
came smaller aud smaller until the birds com
menced jumping over one another. When the
coyote came to within a few inches of the bif dfc
he stopped quite still and looked straight at
them for about two minntti, then mads a sud
den dive at the bunch, biting off the heads of
several ol tne Dirns, aevounnc one at eacn
mouthful. It was the only case of animal hjp-4
notism that 1 ever witnessed. It -was very re
markable."
We all agreed that It was v.ery remarkable.
INDIAN SCHOOL WOfiEi
The Civil Service Coiritalsslon Trying to
divorce1 It Froih" Politics.
Washington, April 1. Upon tho reeoni
mendatlon of tub Civil Service Commission,
with the hearty concurrence of the Secretary
of tbe Interior ahd the Commlsslilnur or In
dian Affairs, President Harrison has ordered
the etass distinction tinder the civil service: bt
the school superintendents, their assistants,
school teachers, physicians and matrons in the
Indian service. This classification will Idtlude
between 600 and 700 persons.
In speaking of the order Civil Service
Commissioner Roosevelt this afternoon saidi
"The extension of the Civil Setvice relates
mainly to the Indian Schidl work; it touches
none of the agency employes except the physi
cian. The Indian agents, who are the most im
portant of the employes, are not touched by
tbe amendment In any way, nor will the rnles
work any change whatever ih the relations
which exist between the Indians and the Gen
eral Government. This action on the part of
tbe President is most important, becapse it is
the first step ever taken toward the divorcing
of tbe Indian service and politics. Not only is
.this change an excellent thing in itself, but
there is a promise ot much greater excel
lence. It marks the advance of a new method
a method which will result ih an Indian Serv
ice that shall be absolutely nob-political in its
character."
The President also approved an amendment
revoking that rule which provides that a per
son who has served two years continuously
since Julv 16, 1833, id a place la the depart
mental Service, below or outside tbe . classified
setvice, may, npon the nomination of tbe bead
objthe department, the recommendatidn of tbe
commission and tbe approval ef the President,
be promoted into the classsified service upon
passing a nob-competitive examination.
WOELD'S FAIR HATTERS.
The Quarrel Among the Lady Managers
Takes a Fresh Start.
Chicago. April li Don Luis Huiler, Mexi
can railroad magnate; is In this city. He has
promised to make a dohatloh of J150.DOO oh bis
own account in behalf of the World's Fair
He says Mexico's exhibit will bb a most attrac
tive one United States Consul L. W. Meyers,
at Victoria, B. C, says that the Victoria Board
of Trade Intends to see that British Columbia,
especially the coast, is well represented at the
fair by a palace and an immense native teal
pyramid, besides many important features ot
the fishery Interests. Romaldo HitiUbock, the
Exposition representative, writes from Tien
Tsln, China, that he has been very successful
In securing pledges for a Government dis
play. ,
The Executive Committee of the Lady Man
agers of the World's Fair and Mist Phoebe
Conzins, Secretary of the board, baVe struck
another rock of offense. They are now it
loggerheads over ihe printing of the minutes
of the November meeting of the board. A
committee was appointed at that time to see
that tbevmtmvteswBrecorreet, but MIsS Couzlhs
proceeded to have them printed without sub
mitting them to the committee, claiming that
she had a right to do bo The matter Was con
sidered at a meeting of tbe Executive Commit-
ten to-dav. and reKnlntmnft WArfl nassed declar
ing Miss Couzlns' action "a serious viola-1
tion of the respect due to the Lady Man
agers."
A REMARKABLE WOttAn.
She Has Been a Minister of Religion for
Forty-Nino Years.
The Rev. Lydia Sexton was born in Sussex
county (now RockpOrf) Ih the State of New
Jersey, April 12, 17d0, ana Is therefore S2 years
old. Daring the past id years sne has been
preaching, as a Unity Brethren minister, Ih
various portions of the country, with remark
able success. She is uow at Seattle, Wash 1 on
a visit to her Son, and preached there last Bum
day. She is remarkably vigorous, and predicts
tbat sbe will live to the year 1800. tbus extend
ing her life into three centuries. Mrs; Sexton
WasapnoIUted chaplain of the Kansas State
penitentiary on January 1, 1870, ahd held the
office two years, during Whien time ex Con
gressman Harrison Kellev was one of the
Board of Directors. She hasnikny relations in
New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas,
Missouri. Arkansas ahd Washington. Her
memory is excellent and her sight remarkably
good. While on a visit to Little Rock recently
she. made a silk quilt. Her voice is dear and
melodious, and sbe delights to sing sacred
songs to the congregation; The grandfather of
this remarkable woman was tbe French
Marquis Anthony t'otot, Who Came to America
early In the seventeenth cehtury.
HOW Tftxtlf, FISHfiRlIErTI
Get bat Yonr Rods and Beats, Your Bait
Bottles and Yarns.
To-day has been anxiously awaited by many
local disciples of the immortal Izaak Walton.
The gentle sport that hurts nothing but the
feelingsTof tbe fish and tbe conscience of the
untruthful fisherman is now in season, and the
finny denizens of the streams and lakes aro
lawful prey everywhere in this State, with the
exception of Pike county, which does ndt allow
tbe sport until May L For the convenience ot
fishermen we give herewith the open seasons
in Pennsylvania and the three neighboring
States:
OPEN SEASON FOB PROTECTED FISH.
Pennsylvania Trout, April IS to July 15;
salmon, April 15 td July id; biss, May 30 to
January It pike, June I to December 1$ carpi
September 1 to May 1.
NfiW Jebset Trout, April 1 to July 16 rBass,
May 30 to December L " '
MARYLAND Trout, April 1 to August 15.
New York Trout, April 1 to Septenioer 1;
salmon, April 1 to October 1) bass. May 20 to
January I,
BTTLKELEY'S CASE IN COURT.
Quo Warranto Proceedings Begun In the
Connectlcnt Superior Court.
New Haven, April 14. The Gubernatorial
muddle which has agitated tbe people of this
and other States, was formally ushered into
court in this city this morning, when papers in
tbe quo Warranto proceedings brought by Gov
ernor Aiorns against Morgan u. Buiceiey were
presented in the civil side of tne Buperior
Court by State Attorney Doollttle, one Of the
counsel for Judge Morris.
Proceedings were also brought against Lieu
tenant Governor 8. E. Merwin by Dr. Alsop,
tbe Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect. It
IS thought General MerWin Was brought into
the case in order that Bulkeley may hot be
alone In a position to delay action or to en
deavor to narrow the case before the court.
The writ was made retnrnable on April 21, but
Judge Prentice thought the time was too Short,
and the date Wat Changed to April 21. The
Sheriff will Serve the papers on General Merwid
this afternoon, and on Governor Bulkeley
probably to morrow.
A SUTJAR REAL SURE.
Wholesale Grocers and the Trust
Are
Among the Parties.
NEW York, April R Willett ,4 Gray and
other prominent brokers in raw arid refined
Sugars state that an agreement has undoubt
edly beeh entered into by the independent re
finers and tbe trust, by which the competition
between them is ended, and joint action In
placing refined Sugars On the market provided
The Wholesale Groeers' Association of the
Middle ahd Eastern States is a party to tbe
deal, bdt its details cabnot be ascertained.
Positions Reversed.
Chicago liews.
Formerly it was Farmer Peffer and Senator
Ingails. Is o w it is Peff er who is Senator, while
Ingalls, hoe In hand, tickles tbe Kansas soil
into fertility and the production of potatoes.
Procedure Proper.
New York Kccorder.l
When Ink has been spilled on the carpet, ip
stantly apply blotting paper and milk. That
remotes .the Ink stain. .To remove the milk
stain, send the carpet to a cleaner.
Antl-Trnst Legislation in Wisconsin.
MADiSbN, Wis., April 14. The House this
morning passed to a third reading the anti
trust bill. The penalty affixed is a Bue and
Imprisonment.
Caiiiotnia ana Florida.
Louisville Ceurler'Jburnah 1
A Senator ot the United States B&ould be
elected without bribery and without bullets.
ifj Ifitff'
HABRlSON TO THE.WEST,
InHls Letter to the Western Commercial
Congress, the President Lends His Tolce
In Pavor of Reelprocity.Protectlon and a
Safe Bi-Metallle Currency.
KAitSAfl Crrt, AflM It The first Western
States' Commercial Congres met at Uboh to
day ii the Coates Opera HouSe. with delegations
present tttibx. the following 24 Western and
Southern States and Territories: California,
Washington, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico,
Wyoming,- Montana, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska,
Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan,
Illinois', Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, Mississippi,. Louisiana, Georgia,
Texas add Oklahoma. The delegates ate com
posed mainly of business men appointed by the
Gdverntirs Bf th Various States, add are repre
sentatives ii the Western and SdutHern pea-,
pie. '
When the name of John CWickliffe, of New
Orleans, was ealled, his hame was recognized
as that of dhe of the leaders of the citizens of
Nslw Orleans whoexeciited the 11 Italians
Charged with Chief Hennessey' deatH. When
he stepped to tbe stage he was greeted
with hearty applause. State Senator Kelly, of
Kansas, was chosen Temboriry Chairman, and
Hon. John W. Springer, Bf Illinois, was elected
Temporary Secretary. The Chairman then
presented Governor Francis, of Missouri, who
welcomed the delegates on behalf of the State.
The West Mdst Stand Together.
Heretofore, lid said, financial legislation had
beeh In the Interest ot the East Congress had
been favorable to the ctedit6r class, ihd the
West was a heavy debtor. It was necessary
noWfbrthe West to stand toe-ether, dud there
we're many things that the West deslred.the ad
voca6y of which should be unanimous, earnest
and continued. The West wanted free trade
with Mexlcb, Canada and South America, and
with all the countries of the world. The West
wanted tbe Mississippi connected with tbe
great lakes. It wanted ad international rail
way, so that one conld step on a vestibule tram
at Kansas City and step off it at Buenos Ayres.
It wanted a f nller volume bf currency. Dnight
"1 hatcher, of Topeka) welcomed the delegates
on behalf of the State of Kansas.
, In tile afternoon letters of regret were read
from those who bad been given special invita
tions to attend the congres. Among the let
ters was one from President Harrison. It was
as follows:
EiECTJTIVE MANSION, (
Washington D. C . Aprfl 7. (
Hon. H. Ii. Kelly, Chairman, Kansas City, Mo. :
Dear But I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of March 21, invltine
me to attend the meeting of the Commercial
Coderess of the Western Mining StateS, to as
semble In Kansas City April 14 to 19. fbr the
purpose of considering measures affecting the
general agricultural and business prosperity of
tbe Mississippi Valley States. I regret that it
will not be possible for me to accept this
lnvitatldfi.
Why the President Cannot Attend.
If I am not detained here by public business
I shall probably start about that time for the
Pacific coast by tbe Southern route, and if that
purpose is thwarted t will be by considerations
that will also prevent the acceptance of your
invitation.
A public discussion of the conditions affect
ing agricultural and business prosperity cannot
but be helpful, if it is conducted on broad
lines and is hospitable to differences of opinion.
TBO extraordinary development of produc
tion of agriculture which has taken place In a
recent period in this Country, by reason of the
rapid enlargement of the area of tillage unuer
the favoring la&a laws of the United States,
very naturally has called attention to the value,
and, indeed, the necessity of larger markets.
I am one of those who believe that a home
market is necessarily the best Market for tbe
producer, as it mbasureabiy emancipates him,
in proportion to its nearness, from tbe ex
actions of the transportation companies. Ii
the farmer conld deliver his surplus produce to
the consumer bdt of his oWn farm wagdn, his
independence and profits would be larger and
surer. .
It seems to me quite possible to attain a
largely increased market for ur staple farm
products without impairing tbe home market,
by opening the manufacturing trades to a com
petition in Which foreign producers, paying a
lower Scale of wages, would have tne advan
tage. A policy that would reduce the number
nf rtvlt- nannla rtrrfaff In manhiiilM1 hiirsnlta
or diminish their ability to pdFobase loodi
products by reducing wages, cannot be helpful
to those now engaged in agriculture.
Commodotles May Be Too Cheap.
Tbe farmers insist that tne prices ef farm
products have been too low below tbe point of
fair living and fair profits. I think to too; but
Iventnre to remind them that the complaint
they make involves the concession that things
may be toe cheap. A coat may ba too cheap,
as well as corn. Ihe farmer who claims a good
living and profit for his work Should concede
the same to every other man and woman who
toils. I look with great confidence to the com
pletion of further reciprocal trade arrange
ments, especially with the Central and South
American Beates. as furnlsbinc new ahd Iara
markets for meats, bieadstuffs and an Import',
ant line oi manniacturea praaucts.
PerSisteht and earnest efforts are also beihg
made, and a considerable IrleaSureot success
has already been attained, to secure tbe re
moral Of restrictions Which we hare regarded
as unjust upon the admission and Use of our
nieats and live cattle ih some of the European
countries. I look with confidence toasucceSs
ldl termination Of tbe pending negotiations, be
cause I cdhliot btit assume that when the absd
lutelv satlSfactwy Character of the sanitary in
spections now provided by our law is made
known to these foreign states, tbey will prompt
ly relax their discriminating regulations. No
effort, and none ot the powers vested in tbe
Executive, will be left unused to secure an end
which is so desirable.
The Question of the Currency.
Your deliberations twill probably also em
brace the consideration ot tbe duestton ot the
Volume and character ot our Currency. It will
not be possible, ahd would not be appropriate,
for me in this letter to enter upon any elabor
ate dlscussiobs. One or two things I will say,
ahd first, I believe that every person who
thoughtfully considers tbe qdestldn will agrdd
with the upon a proposition Which it at the base
of all my tofisideratl&h at the currency ques
tion; namely.that any dollat.naper or COin, that
is Issued by the United States must be made
and kept in its commercial uses as good as any
other dollar. Bo long as any paper money,
Issued or authorized by the United States Gov
ernment, Is accepted in commereial use as the
equivalent of tbe best coined dollar that we
issue, and so long as every coined dollar,
whether of silver or gold, is assured of an
equal value in eommercial use, thern need be
no fear as to an excess of money. The more
such money tbe better. But, on the other
hand,wben any issue of paper or coined dollars
in buying or selling is rated at a less value than
other paper or coined dollars, we have passed
the limit of Safe experiment in finance.
If We hava dollars of different value, only
tbe poorest win circulate, iui larmer ana sne
laborer, who are not in hourly touch of the
ticker or the telegraph, will require, above alt
other classes of our community, a dollar of full
valde. Fluctuations and depreciations are al
ways at tbe first cost of those classes of our
community. The banker and the speculator
anticipate, discount and often profit by such
fluctuation,
The President Tavori BI-Metalllsrn.
It is very easy, under the impulse of excite
ment or the stress of money stringency, to fall
lntd the slough bf depreciated or irredeemable
currency. It Is a very piidf ul aud slow busi
ness to get out when ouce in. I have always
believed, and do now more than ever believe, In
bl-metalltSm, and favor tbe fullest use of sliver
in connection witfi our currency that it com.
patlble with the maintenance of the parity of
the gold and silver dollar in their commercial
uses. Nothing in my judgment Would so much
tfctara the restoration of the free use or silver
by the commercial nations of tbe world as leg
islation adapted by Us tbat would result in
placing this cbunntry upon a basis of silver
monbrnetalliim.
The legislation adopted by the first session of
the Firty-first Congress. I was assured by lead
ing advocates Of treo coltiage representatives
of silver States, would promptly and perma
nently bring silver to u-29 per ounce, and keep
it there. That anticipation has not been real
ized. Our larger use of silver has apparently,
and for reasons not yet agreed Upon dimin
ished the demand for silver in China and India.
Appreciates the Dignity ot the Assembly.
In view of the fact that it is impossible in
this letter to elaborate, and that propositions
can only be stated, I am aware that what 1 have
said may be assailed in point) where It Is easily
defensible, but where 1 have net atteinoted to
present the arguments. I have not before, ex
ceptlb in an official Way, expressed myself on
these subjects! but feeling the interest, dignity
aud important ot the assemblage In whose be
half you speak, I have ventured without bigotry
ef opinion, without any assumption ef infalli
bility, but at an American Citizen, having a
most eafbest desire tbat every individual and
every puolle act ot my life shall conduce to the
glory of Our country and the pro-berlty of all
our people, to Submit these Views for your con
sideration. Very respectrally,
BKK7AMIN HARRISON.
A letter was also read from Hob. J. M. Rusk,
Secretary of Agriculture.
benator Pilfer wrote, expressing his sym
pathy with the objects of the cnngres. Charles
Francis Adams, In his letter, frankly said that
bis views were so positive ahd radical that tbey
would not prove acceptable. He thought that
the misfortunes ot the West Were duwto nat
ural causes alone. Letters frm Hen. H. M.
De Young, of San Francisco; H. K. Thurber,
of Nw York, and John V. FarwelL of Chi
cago, were also read. v
The election of permanent officers results
in the choice of Governor FrattClS, of Missouri
for President, and Mr. Springer, Secretary.
One Vice President from each State was ap
pointed. . .
chAbitAblb And ohatty.
Meeting of the Homeopathic Hospital Asso
ciation and Other Social News.
The Homeopathic Hospital Association held
Its twenty fifth annual meeting yesterday
afternoon, with President Metcalf In the
chair. Tbe meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. ilr. ilcCay, followed by the President's
corigrathlatoty address and the report of Dr.
J. ifi. McClelland, front tU Executive Com.
mlttee. He stated that since the hospital s
establishment 10,973 patients had been treated,
the average death rate being 5 per cent; 286,269
prescriptions filled, 12,000 visits made, build
ings valued at S24o,7S0 erected, $216,163 SO
expended In expenses, which sums ot money.
Including repairs, reaching tbe total of 582,237.
During the past year 1,624 patients had been
treated. 1,284 being "charity? the daily average
being 99 cases, and there Were 150 ambulance
calls, 14,100 prescriptions filled, and $37,862 68
expended in maintenance-ot Jl 08 per pa
tient The total debt of tbe institution is J19,
000. The receipts were: From ladies' associa
tions, to 000, and from pay pttlents, $800.
The D. H. Sntton 10,000 School of Nurses
Endowrdent and that Ot Mrs. William Thaw for
the Bye and Ear Annex are being expended
according to the terms attending each donation.
By Bllis Wright's report on tbe nurses it was
Seen that during the past year there were 141
applications for admission, 287 calls for nurses
and JL741 78 received for services.
Dr. Willard reported 50 lectures gived during
the preceding sear, and Dr. W. J, Martin an
nounced that the high death rate for the sitae
period was due to many accident cases and
grip. Treasurer Frank Semple reported $721 23
as the balance on hand, and Colonel W. A.
Herron stated that the accounts ttrere correct
according to the audit.
The report of Mrs. McCoy, from the Ladies'
AssoUatiso, was very flattering td that ener
getic auxiliary of noble women.
ine election or trusses resulted as follows:
J. F. Cooper, M. D.. Miss Mary E. Moorhead.
D. H. Frallch, H. C, Collins, J. J.Vandergrif t,
Edwfn Mile, H. J. Bailey and J. B. McClel
lariai M. D being tbe same as list year. Reso
lutions were ordered on the death of Dr. Hoff
man, and a short address was delivered by
Rev. Dr. Holmes. The election of officers re
Suited hs follows: President, William Mlfcalf;
Vic Presidents, W. A. Herron ahd M. K.
Meorbead; Seeretary, George Ix McCoy;
Treasurer, Frank Semple: Librarian, George
W. Btckofeni Solicitor, George B. Gordon.
A. sinner and festival for the benefit of the
Aged Colored Women's Home will be given in
Lafayette Hail to-morrow evening, under ihe
direction of the following ladies: Mrs. 8. Dor
sey, Mrs. E. ThomDson, Mrs. L. Gould, Mrs. E.
Hawkins, Mrs. C. Bell, Miss E. Hays, Mrt V.
Jacksdn, Mrs. M. Watson, Mrs. H. Watson,
Tbe Allegheny Ice cream and refreshment
bootb will be under the direr tlons Of Mist I
R. PulpresS, Mrs. M. Hi Smith, Mitt Hillle
Wilkinson ahd aids. The Pittsburg-ice creafu
and refreshment booth will be Under the direc
tions of Mrs. E. Johnson, Sirs. C. Strotbers,
Mrs. D. Richards aud aids. Tbe flttal booth
will be managed by Mrs. B.H, Delany, Miss
Hattle Gaines, Miss Mamie Moles and Miss
IdaCaperton. The cocoa booth by Mrs. J.
Granderson, Mrs. H. Carter; Miss AnnaMoseby
and Mrs. L Stinson The lemonade booth by
Miss Wlllieh Brown, M1S3 Stella Johnson. Miss
Annie Yates ahd MisS Mabel Knox. Fancy
table by Mrs. Rlchael Jones. Miss Mary Jones,
and Mrs. Cora Washington, Prize cake, con
talningaflne gold ring, will be served by Mrs.
D. Dorsey and Mary E. Moseby. Prize doll
will be Under the supervision of Miss Caln.Miss
Rhiaa JbbnSdn ahd Mls4 Bessie Webb. Gen
eral Committee of Arrangements, Mrs-. Ji
Granderson, Mrs. E. Hawkins, Mrs. D. Rich
ards, Mrs. J. Johnson, Mrs. M. Moseby. Mrs.
C. Sttothers, Mrs. H. Bill, Mis. D. Richards,
Mf. George Knox, Mr. Daniel Ddfsey, Rev. L
N. Rass, ReV, C. ASnnry, James H. Johnson.
Mortlmdre Dlmmy, Rev. G. W, Clinton; Mrs.
Josephine Gatawood, Chairman: Mary E,
Moseby, Secretary.
AjJid a Wealth Ot choice blossoms last even
ing 4t 6 o'clock Miss LillioB. Bradley and Mr.
William Thaw Edwards assumed the vows of
wedlock. Tne marriage was solemnized at the
bride's home, which was what might be ssid
thronged -With guests thongh the invitations
were limited to larhiiy connections and a few
immediate friends. The spacious parlor, the
scene of the tieremdny was a veritable flower
garden; thessml circle of tbe bow Window being
completed With lovely palms and ferns aad the
center being oecupied by a marble statute Sur
mounted by a iliac arch' 12 feet in height. Cur
tains of smilax edged with yellow daffodils,
valley Utiles and tulibs aad looped With bride
rdses afia ribBons outlined - the floral
recess. Cabinets - and mantels wefe
banked With menuetS, beauties and
bride roses. Tbe mirrors resetted
tbe beauty or roses also, in tne dining roam
a superb center piece ot La France and bride
roses graced tbe table witbi center Wreaths
and pointed diamonds ef brides and maiden
balr ferns. The bride was a fitting picture for
the magnificent floral setting, as clad in bridal
robes or tbe most expensive and exquisite
white material, she entered the roAm on the
arm of the groom and by Rev. Charles A.
Holmes, D, D., was pronounced Mrs. Edwards.
A wedding feast concluded the festivities, after
wbieh the young couple departed en their wed
ding trip. The supper was served by Kubn
and the floral decorations were by Messrs. John
R.4A. Murdoch.
A PRETTT home wedding last evening took
plade at the bride's home on Main street, when
Miss Dora, daughter of Mr. C. L. Hilger was
married to Mr. William U. McKlflley, Select
Oduncllman. The ceremony was perloimedat
5 o'clock ahd a reception from T to 9 followed, '
Social Chatter.
Ml3s ANNf E Earling and Mr. Jacob Fos
ter, of Allegheny, were married yesterday
morning.
The marriage 6f Miss ABertlde Losslng and
Mr. T. Alexander, ot this city, will taice place
this evening.
The Iron City Microscopical Society held fts
regular monthly meeting at the Academy
building on Fifth street.
This is the last week of the Reinhart collec
tion exhibit at Carnegie Hall; next Week the
drawings are taken to New York.
The pupils of the Allen School will give a
musical and literary entertainment in Turner
Hall. Allentown, next Thursday and Friday
nights.
A musical and literary entertainment was
given last evening at tbe Denny M. E. Church.
Kev- D. H. McKee ilso delivered a lecture on
"All Sorts of TalkerS."
THE marriage of Mr. W. G. Hollsbaw and
Miss Katie Green, which was to take place
tomorrow, is postponed on account of serious
illness in tbe family of tbe bride.
O wist! to the death ot Mr. Jbhn H. Hampton,
the annual meeting of the Advisory Beard of
the Women Industrial Union, has been post
poned until 4.30 Wednesday alternoon.
Rev. Geoboe Hoboes, rector of Calvary
Episcopal Curcb, will deliver a lecture on the
"Passion Play" at Arch Street M. E. Church,
Allegheny, Friday eveninc, nnder tbe auspices
of the Epworth League. ,
THE Rev.H. L. Chapman, of Johnstown, Pa.,
formerly pastor df the Einor? M. E. Church,
will deliver Bis celebrated lecture, "The Johns
town Flood," in Emory Church Tuesday ef su
ing next, for the benefit of the Lincoln Avenue
M. E. Mission.
TitEmembersaf the "Kfng's Sons" of Emory
Jt. E. Church, will give a flag Ahd state drill In
tbe Liberty Palace Rink, on Frankstown
avenue, on Thursday and Friday, Aorll 23 and
24. The proceeds are to be devoted to the
Deaconess Home.
Ernest H. HeiNRi'chS, press agent for the
Westinghouse Electric Company, was 3 years
old Monday. The Elite Orchestra surprised
him at his borne In Hazelwood with a serenade.
His brother, Emil C. Heinrichs, is leader of
the musical band. All bad a very pleasant
time.
MAILED LOTTERY LETTERS.
the
Mexican International Company Is
violating the Law.
WASHlNdfoN, April 14, Thb Chief Post
office Inspector is in receipt of a telegram from
Inspectors Maybard and Clum, at El Paso.
Tex., stating that they had just arrested
Nicholas Letbheimtr, the manager ot the Mexi
can International Banking Company of Juarez.
Tbe Inspectors arrested Leibheimer.it is stated,
in tbe act of mailing a quantity of lottery
letters and circulars last night in El Paso.
It 1b further Stated that In disregard or the
recent anti-lottery act this lottery company has
been flooding the United States witb lottery
literature, and in order to save postage, their
practice has been to mall their lottery letters
and circulars in El Paso. It Is believed at the
postoffice department that i& arrest of the
United States agent of this lottery company
will have a tendency to stop tbe wholesale
mailing of Interdicted matter at El Paso.
THE HEW TACK TRUST.
It Includes the Fire Largest Conoerns In
the Co an try.
Taunton, April 14. A deal whereby the
strongest five taca and -wire nail concerns in
the country are combined has been consum
mated, j
Thomas J. Lath top, of the Tauuton Tack
Works, is the general manager, and Mr. Parks,
of tbe Price A Loring Company, the financial
ageut.
Perhaps So.
Washington. Post
Perhaps the President has so far Greeleytzed
as toge West to grow up with the rtnomlna-tion.
CURIOUS COHDENSATlOffS.
-A fish the size of a Delaware shad cotU
t2 In Italy. v
The most poisonous substance known ia
an extract of peach stones.
A genius in York, Pa., has Invented s
combined piano and washing machine.
A dozen wild ducks' were eaugfct in ft
fisherman's seine on Friday, oft Thurlow.
A Gloucester, Pa., florist has undercul
tivation tbat rare production of nature, a green
rose.
A 'Wisconsin man who had voted on the
winning side tn 20 Pre sidental elections died
recently.
A shingle machine that will turn ont 90
shingles per minute is awaitineapatentatDa
Bois, Pa. . T
A leading tobacconist says that 35,000,
000 cigarettes were consumed tn Philadelphia
last year.
Anarchists are said to wear a badgs
shaped like a callows, in memory of the five ex
cuted at Chicago.
A Texas man has invented an electrical
appliance by the aid ot which one man can
play ten pianos at once.
Hammeriest, within the arctic circle,
and the most northerly town in Europe, is com
pletely lighted by electricity.
Lepers on Rebben Island, Cape Colony,
South Africa, are irpatflri an waTI tliittlmvin.
joy life better than well folks.
Wild flax is indigenous to Montana,
and grows luxuriantly everywhere. Farmers
are finding it a new source ot profit.
An Atchison girl T years old cried a
whole day over the death of Barnnm. She
thought his death would be the end of circuses.
The year 1890 beaan with a price of
2,200 per ton tor whalebone. Two thousand
three hundred pounds is tbe quoted price tor
this year.
The irrepressible Yankee is said to hava
Invented a Safety seamless trousers pocket,
woven complete In one piece, no stitching or
sewing being necessary.
A St. Louis commercial traveler prob
ably carries the most unique "Sample" in the
profession. It is a human body three years old,
an example of the efficacy of a certain embalm
ing fluid.
It Is a practice of the Navajo Indians
to stretch a lariat ot horsehair about their
tents at night, such a barrier proving entirely
effective to keep out shakes, tarantulas and
centipedes.
A 67-foot snake of unknown species has
been captured in Central Brazil. It is varie
gated in hue. blue, green and pink predominat
ing, has tusks like a boar, and a horn two feet
long on its forehead.
While digging a sewer in Astoria, Ore.,
tbe workmen ran against some logs that formed
part of the old Fort George stockade built in
1810. One was saw ed through. It was a spruce
tree, and was as sound as the day It first was
put down.
The import and export trade of Japan
for 1889 amounted to SIW.140,000 in gold, dis
tributed among fire countries as follows:
United States, t2i.iio.0O0; Great Britain. $26,
130,000; France, S13,RO,O0C; Germany, 85,055,600,
and China, SH,S55,0U0.
The largest rain gauge ever made is
probably tbat used on an experimental farm at
Rothamsted. Its area is one-thousandth of an
aero. The funnel is of wood lined with lead,
tbe upper edge being a vertical rim of plate
glass1 beveled outward.
A correspondent suggests that one of
tbe surest cures for la grippe is to get thor
oughly scared and think you are going to die
before morning. That will generally start a
copious perspiration, and next morning you
will be much better, having frightened away
pneumonia and saved funeral expenses.
An idea of the enormous arddunt of
type Used in the Government .Printing Office
may be gained when it is stated that the Public
Printer has asked for bids for 15,000 pounds of
English, 5.000 pounds of pica, 7a,000 pounds of
Idng primer. ,000 pounds of brevier, and 48,000
pounds Ot nonpareil 203,000 pounds, or about
nlnd carldads.
It is shown that the catch of the season
jnst ending In Baltimore amounted to over 12.
000,000 bushels of dulled oysters. The new
culling law which wSntfnto force this season
has furnl'hed great protection, and it is esti
mated that 2.090.000 bushels of nncall.d oys
ters have thus been saved ou tbe rocks. This
intdres a catch next season of at least 1S.OOO,OOU
bushels.
A Western man has a scheme for de
creasing drunkenness. He would establish a
State Inebriate Asylum, and compel those who
make and sell liquor to Day for its maintenance.
He would tax the distiller (1,000, tbe whole
saler 8500 and the retailer $100 a year in its be
half. Then he would treat drunkenness as
Insanity, and cenflna all drunkards In the asy
lum Until they are permanently cured.
A queer purchase was made id London
a few iSohths ago. An ''old master" begrimed
with dirt was knocked down for 7. It was
promptly resold for 30, and again for 700,
and it his now been acquired for 2,000 by a
Continental gallery, aud turns out to be a mag
nificent Terburg. This artist. It may be re
membered, spent some time in England, add
left behind him some of his finest productions.
A resident of St. Paul, Minn., ihe other
day picked up an old eoat belocgiug to bis
father, who died a few days prior, and, feeling
something lIKe.paper on the reside, ripped open
the lining and found IV, TOO id certificates Of de
posit and J100 and $500 in bills. At the father's
death be Was supposed to be pgfifllltsS. This
doat was" selected as part of his burial Odtfit,
but the undertaker found it too small for the
dead man and another wis fottdbately Used.
'The Cunard fleet of liners requires for
iti victualing in tbe Course of a year 3,656 sheep,
1,800 lambs. 2,474 oxen. 21,075 fowls. 4.230 ducks.
2.2C0 turkeys. 2.200 geese, 53 tons of ham. 20
tons ot bacon, IS tons of cheese, 831,603 egg3.
Of minor things there are: One ton and a half
ot mustard, 1 tons ot pepoer. 7,211) bottles of
pickle. 8,000 tins of lirdinfcs, 30 tons' of salt cad
and ling, 4.190 4-pound jars ot jam, 15 tons of
marmalade, SI tons of raisins, currants and
figs, 13 tons of split peas, 15 tons of pearl bar
ley, 17 tons of rice, 31 tons of oatmeal. 460" tons
of flottf, 23 tons ot biscuits, 33 tons ef salt. 43,902
loaves of breads of 8 pounds each.
In the shops of the C. H. and X. R. R.,
at Hamilton, O,, is a cracked locomotive bell
that his a history. It was attached to a loco
motive presided dver by a strong, manly, band
Some engineer, whose grett objects of pride
and adoration were first Lis sweetheart and
then bis faithful engine. Tie loved them both
devotedly, though, of conrs , in quite different
ways. Oue day at Hamilton be stood In tbe
call of the engine, ball rope In hand, ready to
move the lever and start the train, wben be
saw a bridal party approaching. He glanced
at tbe bride: It was tbe girl he loved. His
heart stopped beating, he gave a groan and
dropped dead. As he fell with tbe bell rope
id his hand, he gave the bell a loud ring that
cracked it from top to bottom, and it was
fonndafterward that he had died literally
from a broken heart. The bell in the shop at
Hamilton Is still called "tho bell of the broken
heart."
WEDNESDAY WITTICISMS.
Rider I am afraid Hunkerson's conver
sion is not aenutne.
Dsacen Why?
Elder-He asked me the other day If there was
any chance of his getting: rebate at the end of
the year on the preache-'s salary in case he
wanted" to haul Out of tbe concern before the year
was up. Chicago Tribune.
He must have been a bright boy who said
to his mother:
"1 wish a lion would eat me np."
Any?" the mother asked.
"Because It would be such a Joke on ihe lions
In? would think I was inside or him, and I should
be up in heaven.' Congregationalitt.
Mrs. Prentice How do you always man
ire to have snch delicious beef?
Mrs. Blnthyre-I select a good, honest bnteaer
and then stand by hlin.
Mrs. fretttlce tfou mean that you give him all
your trade?
Mis. lilnthyre-.Vo. I mean that t stand by him
while he is cutting off the meat, Lls.
Colonel Tonj Ochiltree and Maurice
Barrymore recently had a passage at arms In th
Hoffman House, and ror a time the Colonel held
his own zallantly. tint tt last t& rapid are of
raillery which Barrymore kept up proved too
much for blm and be retired from tbe field. Tsk
Inr up his hat and holding it ont to Barrymore,
be cried:
"Risk it. Barry, kUkittl'mbotlnit."
Then what's the Use or kicking It?" Inquired
Barry blandly, At to Xork Recorder.
"Here's your bill," said the mUk dealer
to the dissatisfied easterner.
"MelL turnabobtlsonlv faimiavi isooosewe
coais mat op awaue." wasnington east,
IN JEOPAEST.
"I've read these effusion!," the editor said, .
as ne tnrew aown the verses he'd hastily read
'Twltttae pauses la newspaper carvlnjt,
"Ahd this Iran say with a jndmeat failure.
It III boet'l as poor as'EU Vines. I'm sura
Re's id Imminent daufer of sUrtlnr."
Boston CnrUr,
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