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PITTSBURG, TUESDAY, AUGUST i. ISsl.
THE EMrTT 1SOIEER THEOKT.
The explosion of a boiler yesterday and
the burning down of two or three factories
in Millvale produces the usual dispute
about the cause. The boiler was new,
and consequently peoplo leap to the con
clusion that itwas permitted to get empty,
and, water being turned on, the explosion
resulted. But the owner protests, in an
swer to the blame for letting the boiler get-
empty, that It was full at the time of the
explosion. The idea that explosions rasult only
from empty boilers is old and survives in
persistent defiance of demonstrations that
It is unfounded. Tho experiment at tho
Munhall Farm a good many years ago
showed that explosions could result from
boilers full of superheated water by the
sudden decrease of pressure. The theory
was advanced at that time that water
could be turned into an empty red-hot boiler,
and one of the supporters of the super
heated water theory offered to sit on the
boiler while it was done. This bold test
was net made at the timo, but its equiva
lent has recently been made In the East
There water was turned into an empty
and heated boiler several times without an
explosion. It has therefore been proved
that the theory of explosions from empty
boilers has little foundation.
'he time has come to recognize that
boiler explosions arc as likely to occur, if
not more so, from the presence of too
much superheated water as from too little.
If the Millvalc explosion is intelligently
investigated it is likely to prove to be of
that class.
SPECrLATTVE CIVIL WAK.
The speculator in Spain is bound to
make a record for himself. According to
V.est reports the late demonstration in
Barcelona, which looked like an insur
rection, was the work of men hired by
enterprising operators in Spanish stocks,
who were short on the market and wished
to force a decline at the Bourse.
This statement may be tiken with a
grain of salt, as coming from Government
sources; but, if untrue, the theory indi
cates the importance and power of the
.peculator. To get up a civil war to affect
the stock market would be a great specu
lative stroke. But it is only a step beyond
the achievements of speculative genius in
this country. Hero railway wars are fre
quently resorted to for the same purpose;
and while it may not be quite as bad to
beggar men as to kill, the speculative coup
of producing a convulsive money panic in
order to make a great bear operation is
one of the great and remunerative stocks
of our mot successful manipulators.
The possibility indicated by these things
may produce au interesting inquiry
whether the day Is comins when wars
w'll be fought, peaco made, governments
palled down or set up, and society turned
upside down or reconstructed to meet the
exigencies of stock. AVe have already
readied the stage where laws are made or
nullified for the same purposes.
A ITiirUATCRE ADVERTISEMENT.
The allegedly bookless Simpson is now
out with a public notice that the Farmers'
Alliance is going into the Ohio campaign
solely for the purpose of beating John
Sherman. They do not care whether 31c
Kinley or Campbell is elected to the Gov
ernorship, and as to filling the Senatorship
thry would prefer Foraker to Sherman,
while the possibility of a Democratic Sen
ator of tho Payne, 3rice or McLean stamp
dors not seem to have occurred to the
agricultural politicians. But they are
going for John Sherman's scalp, and Simp
son announces thus early in tho day that
they are going to have it.
This is an undoubted political right of
the Farmers' Alliance politicians; although
It may V suggested that when the Kansas
leaders undertake the task of making and
unmaking Senators in Ohio, Jccy.re likely
to bring down animadversions as cutting
too wide a swath But there is a more evi
dent need for another warning to the new
school of political tvarwicks. When they
go hunting for Fncle John Sherman's
scalp, they are not wise to do it witn a
bra-,s baud. If tbey think they can beat
m ctiol and practiced a hand as the senior
henator from Ohio, they have the perfect
right to try; but to advertise the purpose
so widely is to court thefatoof the man
who told the lion's skin, but found later
that he was the victim of the game he had
contracted to capture.
If the active Simpson intends to beat
the wary Sherman, he should be advised
to do less talking and give his attention
exclusively to silence and 6awing wood.
THE 1VHEAT CIRCULAR.
The proposal that farmers shall refuse
to market their wheat carried out, as it
is reported to be, by the mailing of a
million circulars still occupies a good deal
of attention. An additional report says
the advice is being taken, which is like a
good many other stories about the im
portant granger. Considering that tho
spring wheat crop is not yet harvested,
and that the first consignments of winter
wheat are just reported, the- story is evi
dently a work of imagination. Its in
vention i3 made the more palpable by the
commercial fact that the movement of
wheat to and from Chicago is much larger
now than a year ago.
Aside from this Western papers are en
gaged in producing theories concerning
the purpose of the people who are sending
out these circulars. One is that gratuitous
advisers of the farmers have no expecta
tion that any considerable number will re
fuse to market their wheat; but wish to
bring the farmers to a realizing sense of
their inability to do what is proposed, and
thus solidity the support of the sub-Treas
ury scheme. This might be a very good
Hie 3
theory if farmers were not already fully
aware of the necessities which force them
to market their products. Another theory
starts from the assumption that the
Alliance leaders are not rich enough to
stand the expense of sending out the cir
culars, but that the money is furnished by
such bull speculators as the eminent Mr.
(Pillsbury, who recently predicted that
wheat will rule at 2 per bushel before the
year is ended. But as it Is clear that the
circular will produco few actual results, it
'is plain that, the speculator who puts up
'the money is in a fair way to lose his
margin.
The probability is, that whilo some
speculator may have been foolish enough
to help the scheme, those in it are simply
trying to gain reputation. The statistical
position Indicates higher prices for wheat .
before tho crop year Is ended. The per
sons who send out this circular may, when
tho advance takes place, claim great,
credit with the farmers. And even as
short reputation for infallibility may be
worth the few thousand dollars the circu
lar business will cost
CO-OFERATTON AND COMMUNISM.
The enthusiastic exploitation by a Kan
sas reformer of his scheme for "co-operative
county farming," in which "all farm
ing land will be worked under elected
managers," moves the Chicago Tribune
to reply that, practically, this plan has
been tried and proved to be a failure by
the communities. "Some of them," says
tho Tribune, "seemed to prosper for a
time, but they have nearly all died out as
practical failures."
The last statement Is not accurate, so
far as pecuniary results are concerned.
Tho wealth of several communities, such
as the Economltes near this city, the
Oneida Community, and the various
Shaker communities, militate strongly
against the assertion. These examples
are chiefly forcible as demonstrating that
an organization which can bring together
a number of people, either by religious or
social convictions, and make them labor
steadily at productive industry, force them
to live economically, and give them no
chance to expend any portion of their
production in sightseeing or dissipation,
will be sure to lay aside stores of wealth.
But the graye objection to the com
munity as it must be organized to insure
success, is much deeper than the alleged
failure to lay up a surplus. It is that
there must be a suppression of Individual
liberty and an abnegation of individual
tastes, such as is absolutely Inconsistent
with the development of personal charac
ter or with the American idea of personal
freedom. This necessity has produced in
every successful community one or more
leaders, like Bapp, Koyes, or Hcnrici,
whoso authority in ruling that particular
community is more absolute and unques
tioned than that of the most daring
political ruler in the country. Such power
is akin to nothing more than paternal
authority; and that each member must do
just such work and receive just such re
turn for it as the ruler may direct, per
haps explains tho way in which these
communities die.
It is this fact that communism must
produce a complete suppression of individ
ual freedom that makes the most vital
objection to It The Kansas proposition
for farming lands worked under elected
managers is a very close approximation to
this. But it does not follow that there
may not be a very valuable field for co
operation In farm work, far beyond what
is now general. In the purchase of farm
ing machinery, for example, there Is evi
dently an almost illimitable field for joint
effort If a mower and reaper will do' the
work for three or four average-sized
(farms, three or four farmers can save
money by the co-operative ownership ot
one ; and the same proposition extends to
a great variety of functions. The farmers
should study the opportunities of co-operation
through their Granges and Alliances ;
but they should confine its functions
strictly to work, beyond individual ability
to properly achieve.
ENGLAND MUST PAY.
Vaughn, of Omaha, the philanthropist
with the stupendous proposition that for
mer slaves in the South must be paid
5400,000,000 for their labor while they were
held in bondage, must be credited with a
merciful intention to spare this
nation the assessment of the en
tire sum. Great Britain has got to pay
her proportionate share for the first hun
dred years of slavo labor in this country.
And as all tho slaves of the colonial era
have long since been released from labor
by death, Vaughn will divide tho sum
among their heirs and assigns, and will,
we presume, kindly undertake the custody
of the money until the heirs of those un
known appear and prove claims.
This greatly smooths the way for the
United States to declare itself. As Mr.
Vaughn has written a letter to Queen
Victoria on the subject, we can safely
adopt the position that when the thrifty
Queen sends the Omaha champion of the
slaves a draft on her private exchequer
for the millions he demands from Eng
land, we will then see about issuing the
hundreds of millions of bonds to pay tho
share of the United States. This will meet
the exigency of Vaughn's imperative de
mand, and terminate his present success
in securing a free advertisement
In the meantime we should not advise
our colored friends to make any change in
their commendable method of hustling for
a living just as the white people do.
The eccentricities of the pergonal para
graph aits highly developed In one, Just
started by the New York Tribune concerning
tho Princess Mllenn, of Montenegro. It is
asserted that she "is now only forty-five
years old, but has been married thirty-one
years," and, further, that "in 1817 sho was
called tho loveliest and most beautiful
woman iu Europe." It thus appears that
she made the remarkable record in pre
cocity, not only of being married at four
teen, but tho mora stupendous one of being
at the tender nge of ono year the most lovely
and beautiful woman of her continent.
It is alleged by a Republican organ that
Mr. Fassett "will bo the Collector."' Per
haps so, but since Mr. Erhardt had to resign
beeaus? the powor behind the throne in
sisted that Mr. Erhardt should not make his
own appointments, tho independence of the
man who succeeds him under those condi
tions remains to be demonstrated.
The desire of the Italian Government to
secure a representation of the United States
at the Italo-American Exposition at Genoa,
wbich shall give the utmost posslblo devel
opment to the traffic between Italy and tho
two Americas and Increase tho lriendly and
business relations between the two coun
tries," indicates that the strained relations
may bo abated, and au Italian minister may
once more be seen at Washington. For
business reasons the United States should
make a good showing at Genoa, and then se
cure in return a fine exhibit for Chicago.
"Governor Pattison's Presidental
boom is encountering considerable trouble
for one so young," remarks the Washington
Vast. It 19 young and rather small at pres
ent, but It Is worth while to note that it is
encountering trouble. Only Presidental
booms which havo a promise of strength in
them do that.
Tne nomination of candidates for the
Constitutional Convention in Senatorial dis
tricts has already produced some difficulties
under the antiquated conferee system. If
deadlocks come to pass on these nominations
the conforce plan will be demonstrating ltg
unfitness in a peculiarly supererogatory
manner. Under tho method evolved from
tho genius of Senator-Congressman Bobtn
on, tho peoplo will perpetrate tho ball of
voting down tho convention at the samo
timo that they elect delegates to it
Mjie. BTjAYATSKy's ashes are to be dis
tributed among threo cities. But whilo this
suggests, It does not rival, Homer. There
has yet been no rush of cities to claim tho
honor of being counted among tho three.
The fact that a composer has selected
ono of Ibsen's plays as a theme for comio
opera moves a cotemporary to ask if tho'
composer is lnsano. Yet the specimens of
'Ibsen wo liavo seen seem peculiarly adapted
for comic opera treatment. Their inconse
quence and the subversion of society which
"they propose would appear "at their best in
the comio light, remaps tne great secret
I of Ibsen is that he has beou producing
comic opera librettos without knowing it.
IT Is noted with regret that the resigna
tion cpidemio 1ms not yet mado the slightest
impression on tho aoclimated personality of
Green B. llaum.
A pehsisteST streak of good fortune fol
lows the track of ex-Secretary Whitney.
The latest example of his luck appears in
an attack Upon his record by ex-Secretary
and Senator Chandler. Inasmuch as this in
vites a comparison of the respectivo records
or Whitney and Chandler in the Navy De
partment, it is a very happy chauco for
Whitney. But that is not all. An attack on
any man by Chandler is a passport to high
favor with tho Democracy.
The fight between the Irish leaders
appears to havo resolved itsolf into a mud-1
slinging match.
The Chantauqua ladles seem forcibly in
clined toward dress reform. This is cer
tainly commendable. It is Ono of woman's
inalianable rights to dress as she may see
fit, and if sho chooses to desert tho modern
tight llttlng costumes for something moro
comfortable she will by so doing show her
good judgment. Hero is n reform to which
husbands -will not object and tho ladies will
do well to devoto their energies to foster
ing it.
The cool July has had a severely bearish
influence on the neglige shirt boom.
Chile has offered a prize of 5500 for the
beet plan for an exhibit of the resources
and industries of that country at the Chi
cago World's Fair. The priuo is rather
small, but we do not object to suggest that a
representation, on the plan of "Nero," of a
Chilean civil war, with the reproduction of
battles, naval conflicts and the military
execution of citizens, wonld be an immense
ly drawing card.
DOINGS OF THE TJPPEB TXS.
The King of Sweden has presented the
town or New Sweden, Mo., with a fine lib
rary. The Czar is one of the few living ban-'
quetters, it is said, who can "drink a toast" '
according to the old style, swallowing
toasted apple, liquor, and all from the brim
ming cup.
President Diaz is again well enough
'to attend to executive business, but he bears
traces of recent suffering. His wife wishes
him to go to Europe for a rest, but his ambi
tion keeps him at home and will for some
time yet.
Lady Aylesbuby Is one of the most ex
traordinary figures in'London society. She
is nearly 80, and wears a wig of corkscrew
curls. She is noted as tho possessor of a
sharp tongue, and her language is at all
times picturesque and vigorous.
Ex-Speaker Reed has apparently been,
getting gay during his trip abroad. A New
York paper records that on his return "his
suit of clothes was distinctively Amorlcan
in cat, wherever it was mado, but his silk
hat, with a narrow brim, was plainly built
on a British block. Ho woro it on the back
of his head."
Lord Chaei.es Beresfokd is one of the
most useful men in the British service He
divides his time between Parliament and
the sea, and having a practical knowledge
of the navy and its wants, is prepared to
push intelligent reforms without regard to
the big-wigs and red-tape mandate from the
Admiralty Department. Hois 45 years old,
and has been a sailor ever since ho was n'
boy, his bravery winning him such rapid
promotion that his next advance will make
him an Admiral.
1 Commodore Ramsey, who succeeded
Admiral John Walker as Chief of tho Bu
reau of Navigation, Is a picturesque figure
In tho Navy Department. He looks more
like a popular New York preacher than a
naval officer. Ho is one of tho best sailors
of tho navy, howover, and is a man of fine
physique, tall, straight as an Indian, with
close-cropped silvery hair and a trim little
gray mustache. His manners nre elegant
and in striking contrast to those of "King
John" Walkcr.as his predecessor was called.
One of the interesting places in Paris is
Desert's agency for music-hall nrtits in tho
Faubourg St. Denis. It is a curious littlo
old-rashioned house, somewhat dingy and
ill-kept, but tho agency does an astonishing
business. In one room are 20,000 photographs
of M. Desert's clients actors, singers and
reciters. An idea of tho magnitude of his
operations, may bo got from the fact notlong
ago M. Desert made a contract to supply a
London theater with an entire company for
a certain spectacle, rocciving therefor $3,000
a month.
PATXIS0N PLANS A JAUNT.
ITo Wants to Take His Soldiers to tho
.Chicago Fair.
Philadelphia Kecord.l
Tho 8,500 members of tho Pennsylvania
National Guard will go to the World's Fair
in 1333 without any expense to themselves If
Governor Pattlson can carry out his plan
for having the State well represented at
that show. General Miles, of the regular
army, whose headquarters are at Chicago,
wants to have an encampment of at least
60,000 soldiers during tho fair, and Pennsyl-.
vanla will cut a very conspicuous flgnro in
this If tho entire guard can tako part in it.
From present appearances there will be no
great tiouble in arranging for tho guard
spending at least a week in Chicago in 1823.
Tho expense will not be great. The Legisla
ture has appropriated $300,000 for tho proper
representation of the State at tho fair, and
out of this a moderate sum conld be set
apart for the expenses of the guard on their
trip. Then the managers of tho World's
Fair havo decided to spend $150,000 or $200,000
on a military display during the fair, and of
this a portion would go to the visiting
troops. If the Pennsylvania Railroad is as
liberally disposed toward the National
Guard in 1883 as it has been in other.ycars,
when trips have been mado to Washington,
Now York and to points In tlio State, the
transportation to Chicago would cost little
or nothing.
Governor Pattison's idea of taking the
troops to Chicago is warmly npproved by
the leading officers of the guard. General
Snowden said last evening that ho thought
It would be a very good thing, as itVould
both enable tho men to soe the fair and
would show to many peoplo tho strength
and efficiency of tho National Gnird. It is
also nroposed to send a detachment of tho
guard to the opening ceremonies of the fair
in 1892.
Thero Is some talk of having a Division En
campment of the guard next year at Gettys
burg. A Division Encampmont was held
there during Governor Pattison's first ad
ministration, and ho is said to favor another
thero next year on the anniversary of the
great battle, which was fought on the first
three days of July. Nothing definite has
yet been decided about tho matter, however.
Received a Majority Vote.
Milwaukee, Aug. 3. Kev. Isaac Leo
Nicholson's election ns Bishop of the Epis
copal diocese of Milwaukee has been ap
proved bv 27 dloceces a majority of tho
whole, and it is thought his election will bo
unanimous, as no dissenting vote has yet
been receivod.
FOREIGN MISSION WORK.
Envoys to tho neathen Tell of Their Labors
Among Them What Is Being Done In
China and India Dr. Barrows' Lectnro
on Wendell Phillips.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DtSrATCU.
Chactauqua, N. Y., Aug. 3. Foreign and
home missions oomo in for a great deal of at
tention at Chautauqua Just now. Mission
aries arc here from the far East and tho
meetings are held two and throe times a day,
which are intensely interesting. Miss
Francos Willai'd has endeared-herielf to tho
Chautauqua bicyclists. Sho paid a high com
pliment to their good sonso iu taking to this
pleasant form of outdoor exorcise, and said
that if ono bishop in Buffalo (referring to
Bishop Coxe) denounced tho sport,another in
the samo place (meaning Bishop Vincent)
adrocatcd it. Miss Willard objects to tho
comparison of a girl upon a bicycle to tho
old woman upon her broom, but suggests
"jFortuna on her wheel;" "Aurora and the
circle of the hours," and the scene when
"Swift Camilla scours along the plain, files
o'or tho unbending corn una skims along
the main."
Thoro is intense interest hero In Bible
study. Tho third session of the school or tho
English Bible opened on Sat ui day. This
school affords additional evidence of the
mental and theological breadth and liberty
which is the distinguishing feature of Chau
tauqua. CHAMPION OF THE BIBLE.
In the present session Dr. Green, of Prince
ton College and ex-Moderator of the Presby
terian Synod, the ablest exponent of the
conservative sldo of tho question, will pre
sent the strong arguments which he has at
commanu in support ot tne mosaic autnor
ship of the Pentateuoh, while Dr. Harper
has just closed a series of lectures in which
ho upheld the claims of those who believe
in the composite authorship. Dr. Hurlbert's
department of the sohool is moro especially
Intondcd for young people, who will study
with him the life of Christ.
This was tha programme to-day: At 0 a.
jr., tho third women's missionary confer
ence, subject, "Christian Stewardship," in
the Temple; nt 11 A. M., n lecture on "Temper
ance Signs Across the Sea," by Mrs. Francis
J. Barnes, in the Amphitheater: 2:S0 p. x., a
lecture on "Wendell Phillips and the Antl
Slavcry Crusade," by Dr. John Henry Bar
rows, of Chicago, In tho Amphitheater; at 4
r. jr., the third general missionary confer
ence, subject, "Tho Best Misslonarv Litera
ture," in the Hall of Philosophy; at 5 p. x., a
lectnro on "What All Women Should Know,"
bv Mrs. C. E. Bishop, of Washington, In the
Hall ofPhtlosophy; at 5:30 p. M., a meeting of
tho young women of tho W. C. T. U., leu by
Mrs. F. J. Barnes, In the Temple; at 7r.it,a
twilight concert by Bogers' Band, in Miller
Park; at 8 p. x., a plntform meeting of the
Chautauqua Missionary Institute; addresses"
by Dr. A. B. Leonard and others were mado
and the big Amphitheater was crowded.
Missions In China.
At tho Woman's Missionary Conference,
presided over by Mrs. Emily Huntington
Sillier, Mrs. D. Z. Sheffield, of Pekln, China,
told of the growth of the missions in North
ern China and the obstaclos encountered.
She told of the importance of the native
schools established, and advised greater in
terest and sympathy on tho part of the
,American church. There is a grand basis
for Christian work in China.
Virginia C. Murdock, from China, spoke
with earnestness of tho medical missionary
work. Physicians and dispensaries are in
dlfforently cured for, and the field is there
fore limitless. Thousands are oomlng to
Christ through the efforts of noble men and
women, who go to them with healing for
soul and body; who put on the dress and
speak tho language, and on tor the homes of
the Chinese neonlo for tholr salvation.
Mrs.F. J. Newton, from Indiana, who went
to tho Puonjaub region 20 years ago, spoko
briefly of Its missionary progress. Sho said :
"Soven thousand dollars is invested in our
church and hospital at Frozepore, every
cent donated by native converts." JIrs.H.P.
Beach, of Pckln, China, made bright re
marks on the peculiar and superstitious
ideas hold by the native converts in China.
She said her work was largely among small
circles of workers, explaining to them tho
duties and obligations of the Christian life.
Miss Thresa Campbell, of Cape Colony,
Africa, told of the glorious work done in
Africa and tho sending out of native work
ers. Tho work Is spreading and God's namo
is being glorified.
In France and Bnrmah.
Miss M. J. Gibson, of France, was fascinat
ing in her description of tho work in France
and tho hunger of tho population tor light.
'mere is even very nttio gonuino uatnon
clsm, and an awakening is at hand. Miss
Frances E. Palmer, of Burmah, described tho
darkened condition of that country and tho
bright oasis which a spreading Christianity
has mado on the desert, of their ignoranco
and degradation.
At 2:30 p. x. the Bev. John Henry Barrows,
D. D., of Chicago, lectured on Wendell Phil
lips and the antl-slavory crusade. Said the
spoakon "Tho hand that freed the slaves
was tho hand of God. The gospel of Christ
created tho Abolition movement. A soul
mado in God's image cannot rightly bo
treated as merchandise. Wendell Phillips
laid down his heart and life for the sldo of
tho poor man, howover friendless nnd for
lorn. History writes on his sepulchor
'Christian and Patriot.' Slnco his death tho
voice of eulogy has grown louder." Dr. Bar
rows described tho scone in Faneuil Hall in
1837, when Phillips first appeared as tho de
fendor of froedom. from which timo tho
slave possessed a champion stainless as any
knight of Arthur's table-
Hopalda tribute to the other leaders of
tho anti-slavery ciusade, including Gar
rison, Parker, Chooser, Finney, Beocher,
Whlttior, Lowell. Curtis, Sumnur, Greeley
and Mrs. Stowe. He described the moral
darkness of the land in 1?30, the appearance
of Garrison in 1831, and the need of a great
orator, llko Phillips, when tho press was so
generally the exponent of slavery. Phillips
was a patriciau Puritan, gifted in tho rarest
intellectual powers, and possessed of a per
sonal magnetism not surpassed by Blaino or
Henry Clay, yet ho died holding no office.
At the voico of duty he surrendered1 every
worldly prospect. He educated tho Nortli
to love freedom, while Webstor taught it to
lovo tho Union. Personally he was an
Apollo, and in heart he was an humblo
Christian.
A MILLION OF ACEES.
Lumber Dealers Secure a Big Tract of Ore
gon Timber Land.
Tacoma, Wasu., Aug. 3. A transaction has
just been closed by a number of Mississippi
Valloy lumbermen whereby thoy come into
tho possession of about 1,000,000 acrea of land
in Oregon which was granted by the Stato to
tho Oregon Central Military Land Company
for the construction of a military road.
Tho grant, is six miles wide and some COO
miles in length. It includes timber, farm
ing and grazing land. While tho considera
tion is not made public, it is known to bo a
very largo sum.
THE BLUEBOTTLE'S RESOLVE.
Buzzing and gay In the early dawn.
Fresh from a nap on the parlor wall.
Out for a flight over garden and lawn.
Fearing no trouble, and dreading no fall.
Came a fly
A lively, frolicsome, bluebottle fly
And his feet
Were as neat.
And his style
As comple.'e.
As bis brain
Was replete
With the mischief that laughed In his eyel
"What glorious fan I'll have to-day.
When the baby's asleep and the nurse away;
When Rover lies by the kitchen door;
I'll waken them botlijind make them roar!
Oh, what larks!"
Cried the rollicking, reckless, bluebottle fly;
"What a cry."
Said the fly,
"There will be
After me.
When I've done
, With my fun I"
And he wickedly winked his wee, wee eyel
Then I'll go and dance on grandpa's head,
While he struggles to brash me away;
And tickle his ear till he'll wish I was dead!
Aud over the taolo at dinner I'll play
Hack and forth.
And feast on crumbs from a freshly-baked pie !
And I'll tip
From the Up
Of each glass
That may pass
All sweet things
Dinner brings!"
Quoth ibis riotous bluebottle fly!
But, alas! for the plans he had laid.
And alas! for the dayjust begun.
For this fly soon lit la the grateful shade.
To escape the hot rays of the sun.
And to dream
Of the slRhts that should soon greet his eye,
Vhcn. unseen.
From tho green
Of a limb
Above him, '
On Ids head.
By a thread.
Fell a spider.
Who coolly devoured that bluebottle fly.
. ijpare i"omnte.
THE POPE IN MABBLB.
A Splendid Statue of Leo XIII. to Be Un
veiled in Washington September 28.
(PROX A STAFF COHnlSPOSDEIIT.
Washington, Aug. 3. Joseph F. DeLonbat,
a wealthy man of New York City, lias just
been honored with tho title of Count by Pope
Leo XIII. as a reward for his presentation
of two statues of His Holiness, one to tho
city of Perugia, the birthplace of the Pope,
and the other to the new Catbollo univer
sity in this city. Several years ago Mr. De
Loubat inquired of the Archbishop of New
York whether permission could be granted
him to present to some Catholic institution
of learning a Statuo of the Pope, whtoh
should perpetuate the head of the church In
marblo. Permission was granted, and tho
Catholic University of Washington, then
scarcely opened, was selected as the recip
ient of the gift. The donor wont abroad and
selected Giutepp! Luehettl, one of the fore
most sculptors of the modern Italian school,
to carry out bis intentions.
A model was prepared under Mr. Do Lou
bat's personal supervision. Just as the whole
work has been conductod to Its completion,
and submitted to Pope Leo for approval. So
highly was His Holiness pleased with the
fororunnor of tho sculptor s final effort that
tho donor ordered an exact counterpart of
tho statuo now in Washington, which ho
presented to the city of Perugia. The sculp
tor, Luehettl, at once began his work, which
was In tho early part of 1890, and several
days ago the statue arrived through the Cus
tom House at Georgetown, and was placed
in position at the University. The formal
unveiling takes place at the opening of
Classes, September 29, when the statue Is to
be seen for the first time by the public. Tho
oost of Luohettl's production Is in tho neigh
borhood of $10,000.
Tho work is li feet In height, including a
cubical pedctal,almost square In dimensions
and with a Dernendlcuhir of 4 feet 7 inches.
i no uaso is oi tno nnest Italian marine, ana
tho rich dark bluo coloring ol the material,
with tho numberless veins running across
the face. Is in striking contrast to the snow
like whiteness and purity of tho surmount
ing figure of the " Pope, , which has been
sculptured from Carrara marblo. Tne threo
sides of "tho pedestal exposed to view con
tain square panels, of a slightly darker
shade, upon which have been delineated tho
Pope's coat-of-arms In bold relief, and oppo
site, those of the donor, Count de Loubat,
bearing tho motto of his house, "Orphano
Adjutor."
Tho figure represents Leo seated in tho
Papal chair and clothed in cassock, alb,
stole, capo and tiara. One sandaled foot ex
tends slightly from the flowing robes, while
tho body is given a faint forward inclina
tion, the right hand being raised In the aot
of bestowing the benediction, while tho left
hand rests easily upon the arm of the chair.
The minutest portion of embroidery on the
Papal robes has been preserved in the mar
ble, down to the finely traced and most
delicate outlines a sculptor'3 chisel is
capable of representing.
The formal ceremonies of unveiling on
September 23 will be very elaborate, and
while no definite programme has yet been
arranged, it is thought likely that some of
tho most distinguished CathoKc divines in
America will be present at tho ceremonies.
THE BOHEMIAN GIKL.
A Pretty Bendltlon at the Dnquesne Be
fore a Large Audience.
If any doubts lingered in the public mind
about the success of summer opera in Pitts
burg artor the roceptlon of "Glrofle-Glrofla"
last week, thoy should be dispelled by the
reception given the Garrow Opera Company
in "The JJohomlan Girl" last night. The Du
quesne was crowded, and it was an appreci
ative gathering. The performance was all
that last week's performance of the com
pany promised, and more. Of course tho
music is better, but beside that "The Bo
hemian Girl" is better suited to the peculiar
abilities of tho individual members of tho
company.
Miss Laura Clement, while not exactly
out of place in opera boulfe, appeared to
mnch belter advantage as Arline, both
vocallyand histrionically. Uer"I Dreamed
I Dwelt In Marblo Halls" was received with
the greatest enthusiasm, and her work
throughout was eminently satisfactory. Mr.
Henry Hallam played the part of Thaddeus
with her admirably, and his rich tenor voice
was highly appreciated. John E, Brand ap
peared In tho role of Cbuni Arnheim and he
sang "The Heart Bowed Down" splendidly.
He 1ms a light and excellently managod
baritone voice. Mis3 Augusta Koche made
a very acceptable Queen, andEugeno Avery
from his Impersonation of Florestein may bo
set down as a bettor actor than singer, and
ho is a good singer. The chorus is all that
could bo desired for summer opera. It Is
numerous, faces and figures are attractive.
and musically considered it is above tho
average.
With two strong summer night entertain
ments in the city the attendance last night
was certainly a great encouragement for the
management.
"Pompeii" will fall with more than usual
magnlflcenco to-night, Manager Bamhelsel
having made special arrangements to that
end. Major ilcKinloy's portrait will bo
shown in colored fires, nnd the gorgeous
water fireworks that havo oreated such
furore will bo repeated. Great preparations
nre being made lor children's night, Thurs
day, August 6. Animals, birds and othor
things will bo shown in fireworks, and tho
youngsters will have a great treat. "Pom
peii" has mado a groat hit and tho audiences
so far have been very large.
Mr. M. J. Murphy, agent of Bobby Gaylor,
is an Irishman with as swoeta brogue as
Scanlonand Is tho possessor of a sweet tenor
voice. He sang at the Cathedral last Sun
Iuy. Ho has a large acquaintance in Pitts
burg, but knows very little of the labor or
ganizations hero. lie was very much Inter
ested when a labor commltteo handed Man
ager Gullck the theatrical scale to sign for
tho coming season. After Mr. Gulick had
signed it and the committee bad lolt be was
told all about tho organization.
Harry Williams' Academy will open next
Monday with tho Salambos Variety Com
pany. Tho gold watch offered by tho Dramatio
JVeic for tho most popular actress will very
likely bo won by Miss Nana Phillips, the
daughter of E. K. Phillips of Allegheny.
Miss Phillips, who Is a very clever soubretto,
has taken tho load In tho competition and
nor heads the list with 1,242 votes.
LIVELY TIMES IN GOTHAM.
Thirteen Juicy, Sensational Headlines In
Ono Paper in a Single Day.
Chicago Tribune.
Now York is a merry spot Just now for
travelers. Hero is a partial list of ono day's
doings in that town as head-lined by a co
temporary: "Bear Hunt on Coney Island."
"Three citizens have their heads tre
panned with silver."
"An ex-Alderman touched for his pin and
watch."
"Policemen put on trial for clubbing."
"Strung up by tho wrists."
"Elephant in chains in Central Park."
"imaseu Dy a inoD.'
"Fun on tho roof." ,
"Money tied up in a flat."
"Flimnainmetl by a sister fakir."
"Knocked down tho dog-catcher."
"Escapodu living death."
"Tho salt meadows explored for tho 'cow
boy' who "held up' employes of the New Jer
sey Oil Company Bright lanterns and keen
scented dogs were pressed into service, but
it was all ol no avail."
There Is a Great Difference.
Chicago Tlmcs.1
Modjcska was not allowed to play In
Russia becauso sho is a Pole. Would that
no actor were allowed to play In this country
who is a stick!
DEATHS HEBE AND ELSEWHERE.
George K, Amderson.
Ex-Senator George K. Anderson, former
ly of Tltnsvllle, died Sunday afternoo'i at Trlnl
ldad, Col., where he was United States Land Offi
cer. Mr. Anderson was very wejl known through
out the State as a successful oil producer at
Petroleum Center In 1H, and was Stata Senator
for Crawford county In 1873-7. He was n delegate
to the National Convention which nominated
Grant for the second term, and was one of the orig
inal stockholders of the Northern Pacific and
Southern pacific railroads. His fortune was sept
awarwlth the Jay fook failure. He spent K0, too
on his private garden lu Tltnsvllle, and his retl
dence and grounds are now the home of Mavor I!.
O. Emerson, an oil and gas mlllloiiahe or Tltns
vllle. Mr. Anderson's ,-econd wile Is sonuriilng
with her "on at J.uni stown, Cliautauqua Lake, and
was cxpectiUK to Join her husband soon. Their
last residence was In New York City. The de
ceased had a policv of $100,000 In the New York
Lile Insurance Company, and at one time was the
most heaily insured man in the United States.
Twenty-live members or the family have been
members of the House of liepreseututlves aud six
of the United Mates Senate. The remains will he
brought to Tltusvlllewith Masonic sen Ices.
Obituary Notes.
Horatio O. Garrett, one or the wealthiest and
most influential citizens or Steubcnvllle died yes
terday morning, after a lingering illness. aged,73
years. Mr. Garrett was bonilnSteubcmille, and
was In the dr goods business for 5 years, lie inilt
thedrvgoods business In 1835 and went Into the
banking business. He was Treasurer of the Union
Havings Institute from 1SH to 1873 and Cashier ot
the Union Deposit Bank from 1873 to 1837, when he
resigned and retired from actlvo business. He
served lor sometime In the City Councils, and was
for some time President of the Uuard or Water
Works Trustees. The funeral will take place
Wcduesday afternoon fioiu the residence of his
nephew, V, J. Sinclair.
OUR MAIL POUCH.
FitUburg nnd Chicago Compared.
To the Editor of The Dlepatch:
Minister Lincoln's remarks about Chicago,
in his London speech a few days ago, struck
me as being rather queer. He said "Chicago
has never failed in any public undertaking
and never will." For one I would like to
know what she has ever done except to build
an exposition building, and Salt Lake City,
a town of 60,000, has a much better one. In
most things she is away off of other cities of
half ner sire.
She without doubt has tho poorest drink
ing water. This will also Imply to ber street
car setvloe. It is almost out of the question
to get a seat in any of the cars. Their cars
are very inferior to thoso used In Pittsbunr.
It is a well known fact that she hes never in
vested 1 cent to build railroads or anything
else, when Cincinnati, St. Louis and other
cities have invested millions in railroads to
bring trade. Take for instance the Cincin
nati Southern Railway and tho St. Louis
bridges. A person can't help noticing the
difference in the bridges Chicago has. They
can't hold a candle to Ones in other towns,
particularly Pittsburg. The streets of this
windy town are without doubt the poorest
lighted and paved (except about ten streets)
of anv town in the United States. I will
warrant there are more electric lights in 23
square miles of any town In the country than
Chicago has in ber ITS.
xnere is not a raiiroaa entering tne piacn
but what came in on tho level of tho street.
Where is thero another town of half her
size that allows it? More people are killed
on the street crossings iu that would be city
than nny feu others in America.
As to smoke, I heard a photographer say a
few weeks ago that ho had not seen a day
clear enougli of smoko In20vcarsto enable
him to take a photograph til the town. If
they were blessed with one-half the factories
that vnurvlllaeo havo thev would be "out of
sight'' in smoKo.
Tho sooner tho people In the World's Fair
town find they are not up to the times It will
bo better, for then she puts me in mind of a
school boy who thinks ho knows It all,
which, no doubt, helps him whon young; but
when he becomes a man and has the same
notion people give him tho laugh and dis
like him.
It has always been a mystery to know who
keeps Chicago up. She no doubt docs n good
jobbing trado. I know of merchants within
100 ml'es of Chicago who go East and buy di
rect of tho manufacturers, giving the Job
bers In Chicago the cold shoulder. And why
nott He saves the commissions allowed;
also the cost of handling the goods twice in
Chicago.
They would call her a "canned goods"
town In the far West. Her supplies, except
meats, have to be shipped in. I asked a
Chicago friend a few lays ago to mention
anything ho had in his house that was not
brought from Pittsburg or the East. The
only thing ho conld think of was soap. His
carpets, glass, pictures, in iact everything
including wearing apparel, came from east
of the Ohio line. Thev must make up and
got to manufacturing If thoy want to hold
their own. To show how easv thev are to
satisfy in many things, Chicago has 178
square miles. New York 45. Tho latter town
has twlco the number of letter carriers,
therefore must have better service. If a
Chicago man should be asked what kind of
service the postoffice in his town gave them,
he would say "Best In the world.'r As usual
Pittsburg to-day has far better prospeots
than the town by tho lakes. There Is more
food, straight, legitimate business here now
ban inwChicago. If Chicago had one-filth
of the factories near her that Pittsburg hus
her peoplo would become hysterical with
delight. There is nothing in this country
that can compare to the growth of some of
your suburban towns. With, for instance,
Jennnette, Braddock, Irwins and a hundred
and one other places, if Pittsburg only
keeps a good hold of her manufacturing In
tel ests Chicago will not bo in it in 25 years.
Drummek.
PlTTSBDRQ, AUgUSt 3.
Why We Have Foolscap Paper.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What Is the orgln of the name "foolscap"
for a certain kind of writing paper?"
Siiarfsbcro, August 3.
During the reign of Charles I. of England
most of the paper used in that country was
made in Holland and Franoe, but bore the
royal arms: In an effort to raise money
Charles sold a monopoly of the paper trade
to certain corporations, which charged ex
ceedingly high prices and thus caused much
feeling, especially among the lawyers, who
bought and used much papor. When the
Long Parliament camo into power every
thing that savored of royalty was ruthlessly
suppressed; tho duty on paper was made
lighter, and, by act of Parliament, tho royal
arms were removed from the paper used in'.
all legal documents nnd the foolscap and
bells woro substituted. Tho name proved
popular and became permanently attached-
to that size of paper on which legal docu
ments were written.
Artesian Wells for Irrigation.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Why would it not bo a better plan for
Uncle Jerry Rusk to try artesian wells for
irrigation instead of dynamite? It has
proven very successful in tho Sahara Des
sert. In the year 1SS5 Colonel Lannas, an
officer of tho French army, whoso atten
tion was called to the fact that In even the
most sandy and barren districts of Tunis
and Algiers abundant vegetation could be
secured by menns of irrigation, made an ex
periment In a desert region in the south of
Algiers, and by sinking a well to the depth
of 300 foot secured a flow of 2,000 gallons a
minute. Several other wells were driven in
tho immediate vicinity of the first, and a
large valley was thus reclaimed and is now
onooftbo most fertile districts in the col
ony. A Fronch company has secured con
cessions from the Government and is now at
work sinking wells In both Tunis and Al
giers, their labors having thus far been
crowned with most gratifying success.
Allegheny, August 3. P. W. B.
Consistency Ts a Jewel.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What is tho origin and who is author for
tho phrase "Consistency Is a jewel?"
Allegheny, Aug. 3. Reader.
This proverbial expression may bo found
in the current speech of several languages.
It probably arose from tho common habit of
pronouncing any rare or highly estecmcll
quality a jewel, as Shakespeare says, "Expe
rience Is a jewel." The first appearance of
the thought in English llteraturo is believed
to bo in the ballad contained in Murtagh's
collection. The ballad is entitled "Jolly
Bobyn Itoughhead," and the stanza is as fol
lows: Tush, Tush, 'my lassie, such thoughts resign.
Comparisons are cruel;
Fine pictures suit In frames as line.
Consistency 's a Jewel."
Lafayette's Services in America.
'To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Was Lafayette ever repaid for tho amount
of his private fortune spent in the Americnn
revolution? Was he not the youngest gen
oral in tho American army?
Pittsrcro, Aug. 3. II. 1. S.
Half a century after tho war Congress
voted-Lifayette $200,000 and 2t,C00 acres of
fiublic land In recognition of his terviccs.
le was tho youngest officer of his rank in
the army, being les3 than 20 ycaraofago
when Congress, in 1777, appointed him a
.major gcneral.l
Where tho Peoplo Aro Crowded.
To the Editor ofthe Dispatch:
Which hus greater population to
tho
snuaro mile, tho Island of Barbadoes or tho
Island of Malta?
Braddock, August 3. Geoo.
The population of tho Island of Barbadoes
Is denser than that of any other country in
the world, except tho Island of Malta. It
contains 115 square miles, and had in lfll 920
people to the square mile. Its population is
still indenting. While tho white population
lias remained nearly stationary for tho past
century. t!,o colored population has""in
crcased fifteen or twenty-fold.
The Point Suspension Bridge.
To the rilltor of The Dispatch:
Will vou kindly Inform mo when tho Point
.Suspension Bridge, was finished and when
It was ueguii.
Pittseuro, August 3. S. S.
The bridge was begun In 1875 and finished
on May 1, 1S77.
A Word to tho "Wise.
Pawtuckct Times.:
Iu view of the fact that tho froo traders
claim that protection reduces foreign trado
it Is rather Interesting to observe that slnco
1830, under a protcctlvo tariff, ouroggregato
of exports and imports has increased from
$B78 000 0CO to $1,017,000,000, or HO per cent,
while thojpopulntlon during tho same tlmu
has iilcicascd only lOOper cent.
LAWN FETES IN THE EAIN.
Quite a Number of Summer Entertain-
ments Interrupted.
, Pittsburg has been trying hard this year
to maintain its reputation as a summer city.
All sorts of amusements have been planned,
but all havo required good weather to make
them successful. It is acknowledged that
the summer of 1891 has been dampened with
more rain than any year within the last
decade. Picnics, lawn fetes, lawn theat
ricals, excursions and other al fresco enter
tainments havo been prevented or spoiled
by cold or wet weather. In some cases the
projectors havo given up their enterprises
entirely. In others they have gone ahead in
spite of everything, with more or less suc
cess. They trusted to Providence to stop
the rain some time during tho entertain
ment, determined to enjoy themselves in
the face of a storm rather than give up alto
gether. The management of a lawn fete in Wll
kinsburg hit upon an original idea. All
preparations had been made for holding the
entertninment on the lawn of a beautiful
residenre. The tables had been set, lanterns
hung on the trees nnd bunting and flowers
tastefully bestowed about the ground. Then
the clouds gathered, and a brisk rain de
scended. The guests had gathered, and the
festivities were about to commence. Tho
management could not allow everything to
be spoiled by a little water. So, in state of
desperation, engendered by the circum
stances, it was decided to hold the lawn fete
in the chnrch. What had been adopted only
as an expedient, proved to be a delightful
arrangement. That nartioular lawn fote.
held without the aid of a lawn, was the most
successful social affair of tho summer in
Wllkinsburg.
Preparattens are being made for a lawn
fete to be held on the Hampton Place
gronnds, Wllkinsburg, In the course of a few
days. Tho affair will bo under the auspices
of tho Y. P. S. C. E. of tho Wllkinsburg Pres
byterian Church. Tho edifice Is being re
frescoed, nnd It Is hopod that enough will be
made from tho fete to pay for the improve
ment. The young peoplo are hoping for fine
weather, and are greatly comforted by the
declaration of neather-wise people that the
rain has nearly all fallen fur the summer.
Eev. S. II. Moore, who has been In Denver
for the benefit of bis health for the last fort
night, is expected to be home about the mid
dle ol the month.
Beltzhoovor is a small, retiring borough,
but it has Its own ideas of social onjoyment.
It flatters itself it can arrange a lawn party
with the best of theui, and judgingby some
of the affairs of this kind that have been
held on the Southslde hill its claim Is well
substantiated. The Y. P.S. C. E. Is about to
give an Ice cream social and concert In Its
rooms, with plenty of opportunity for the
guests to stroll around outside in the Inter
vals of the entertalnmens. The dates set are
Friday and Saturday, August 28 und 29.
Social Chatter.
The George C. Jenks river excursion this
evening, ram or shlno.
The Bingev-Kennedy wedding Is to take
place at the home or the hrido in Knoxville
tnis evening.
Miss Adda M. Palmeu, of Fair Oaks, re
turned yesterday from New Castle where
she lias "been the'guest of friends.
Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Prisole, of Watson
street, last evening celebrated the sixth an
niversary of their wedding in a fitting man
ner. The fourth concert In the Allegheny Parks,
under the auspices of the First Keglment,
U. A. M.. will be hel i to-morrow evening.
The U. A. M. Band will give the music under
the direction of Prof. C. W. Gaston. .
Auws fete nnd festival Is to bo given by
the ladies of St. Philip's Church, of Crafton,
to-morrow evening at the residence of tho
pnstor.Kev. J. A. Keonor. Elaborate prepa
rations have been made and a special train
will run from Pittsburg.
The following ladles and gentlemen lelt
for Cincinnati on the steamer Keystone
State yesterday: W. II. Netting, Clvde J.
Sankey, E. D. McClellnnd, Dr. Frank Murto,
Clarence McCain, Bobort McCain, Rcnwick
Munroe, Allen Stephenson; Misses Clara
nnd Grace Miller, May Stephenson, Edna
Hemphill. Jennie Brown, Nellie Cameron,
Jennie McElveen, Dora McElveen, Llnnie
McKce.
AMEEICANS IK ENGLAND.
Walter Besant's Plan for Making Visitors,
Entirely at Home.
I havo often thought that it Is a great pity
that Americans very often actually of our
own kin should come over hero, stay a
month or so in London, and havo no oppor-,
buuiby wuuuvci u& uiujiui ntquuujuiuwj
witn any .bngnsn people at an. ureal
Britain, wherever thy tro. shuts its doors.
upon them; they talk with no one; thoy formJ
UU llUUCllCbh JUUt,,lCW .IUU. ... iruwiuo
view; they cannot get msldo at all.
I suggested some time ago that It would be
very well to have some sort of institute, es-.
tabllshment, club anything you please
tho ralsoned d' etre of which would be tho
meeting of American visitors with English
I11U11 U1IU WUU1UU, J.11U 1U1UIG1 WUU1U ISO OU-,
mltted on reasonable introduction; the lat-t
ter would bo pledged, one and a!l,to do some-
thing to inaKc tne stay oi tno .Americans:
pleasant for them, outside the pleasantness
OI Slgnt seeing, jl siumur institute; uajiii. uo
set un in New York or Washington. I be
lieve that such a thing might do a great deal
or good in romoving prejuuice.
HOW HE LIKED EHEBS0X.
Oliver WendeH Holmes Writes or His
Regard for His Art.
New York Advertiser. J
Here is a clever scrap from aletter written;
to John Lothrop Motley by Oliver Wendell
Holmes: "I sat by tho side of Emerson, who
always charms mo-by his delicious voice,.
his fine sense and wit, and the delicate way
he steps about tho words of his vocabulary..
If you have soen a cat picking her footsteps
in wet weather yon havo seen tho picture of
Emerson's oxauisito intelligence feeling for
-its phrase or epithet. Sometimes I think of
an anteater siuguug uut uis mtei;t9 us x sea
him looking about and at last seizing his
worm, or adjective, tho best, the only one
which would serve tho need of his thought."
PEOPLE COMING AND 60U70.
Chief Clerk "W.H. Crosby, of tho Ander-i
son, loft tor unmDnuge, near.jieauviiie,
vesterday to spend his vacation. J. T. Mc
Kinnie, of the same hotel, returned yester
day morning from a ten-day visit to tho
same place.
J. P. Taylor, of the firm nf Potts & Tay
lor, of Whooling, manufacturers of oil well
supplies, passed through Pittsburg last
night on route to Philadelphia. Mr. Taylor
was formerly located In Pittsburg.
Mrs. Krcls and her two daughters, who
have been spending tho last year in European
navels, returned on Sunday and are now at.
home on Troy Hill, with Mr. Straub, the
well-known Bloomfleld brewer.
Dr. John Emery, of New Castle; Colonel
Samuel Hazlett, the Washington banker,
nml Prof. A. J. Dill, of the Oakdale Acad
emy, aro among the guests at the Seventh
Avenuo Hotel.
The H. O. Christv Fishine Club, com-i
jposed of nine memDers, icit ior uinaaa yes-
rteruay morning, xuvy will uuguuccniai
weens.
S T Tlnver. the oil operator, left last
evening for'Tltnsvlllo to get his family, and.
tnen go to (jape Jiay iora cuupw ui muuiiu.
F. M. Magee and his son James, Miss
Fuunie Kodgers, Paul Zimmerman and John
P. McCrea will start for Europe this week.
Thomas S. Blair, a Tyrone lawyer, and.
John A. Collins, orLatrobe, were registered
at the Duqucene yesterday. B
Dr. J. AV. Bell, his son and J. "W. Parker,
of West Bellevno, left yesterday for a few
weeks fishing at Mackinac.
William Tects and wife and Mrs. A. Dil
lonbacb, of Allegheny, started on a tour of
Eastern cities yesterday.
C. W. Porter, of Conncllsville, and "Wal
ter Crafts, an Alabama Iron man, are stop
ping at tho Anderson.
Henry M. "Wilson, of the firm of Bayne,
Wilson & Pratt, arrived in Pittsburg last
night from Bradford.
Captain J. L. Paulev, of "Waynesburg,
and K. C. Davis, of Marietta, aro at the
Monougahcla House.
Prof. "W. a "Weeden left for Ocean Grove
Inst evenlnsr to tako charge of the singing at
the meetings.
a Eleanora Blanchard, of Pearl street,
is visiting relatives In Cleveland and
Youngstown.
VT. Ii. McCullongh and wife, of Edge
worth, got back from Atlantic City yestor
day. Manacer Gulick, of the Bijou Theater, re
turned from Now York yesterday.
J. S. Cooper and his family have returned
from a visit to Bedford Springs.
Prof. Ttepp, the church organist, is out of
the city spending his vacation.
Colonel Boycr, of the Dover Hotel, went
to Butler last evening.
Frank Johns and wife, of Connellsville,
'areat the Schlosser.
NJVilliam Swoger, of the Union Hotel,-is
at Atlantic City.
Mavor Emerson, of Titus ville, was In the
city jestcrday.
CURIOUS CONDENSATIONS.
Of the 12 largest cities in the world
three are in Japan.
The population of Paris is stated to be
2.2G0,!M5, or 1(12,024 less than It was five years
ago.
A society has been formed in Berlin for
the breeding of rabbits to serve as an article
of food.
The French make paper umbrellas, ren
dered wholly waterproof by gelatlncd M-
cnrouuie oi potassium.
Zola receives about 4,000 for each
novel, irrespective of the 1,200 he receives
in the first instance for serial publication.
The male locusts have the power of
emitting loud chirping sounds, the means of
effecting which varies in dltlerent families.
It is quite a fixed belief among- the Rus
sian peasantry that throwing the dead body
of a drunkard Into the river is sure to bring
rain.
The Russian Hebrew must serve in the
army, but can never be more than a private.
He must pay taxes, bat can never be a.
mayor or "elder" of his town.
King Humbert of Italy understands
agriculture thoroughly, and manages his
large estates in Piedmont with the skill of
a practical expert in farming.
The people of London, according to the
latest water supply report, use 171330,000
gallons of water per day, which is 50.47 gal
lons per head for all purposes.
The water with which Alexandria "Vic
toria Alberta Edwlnn Louise Lady Fife was
christened was brought from the River Jor
dan by Prince George of Wales.
The most precious life in the world is
that of Viscount Dudley, who has jnst been
Insured for 1,200,000. The Prince ot Wales
cannot get his life Insured for more than
630,000.
On at least one great English railway
the lnncheon baskets which travelers take
up at one station and leave whon emptied
at another are provided with very service
able table napkins mado of starched tissue
paper. The favorite page of the Crown Princess
ofSweden Is a little negro boy who was Im
ported from Egypt. He is a pretty little
fellow of 12 years and is dressed in a pictur
esque costume topped off with a diminutive
red fez.
Dressmakers read with alarm descrip
tions of some of tho costumes worn by Bern
hardt In the character of Cleopatra. Several
yards of co3tly materinl are simply swathed
about the body and limbs, and pinned in
place, to give the drapery an artistic effect.
By means of a powerful jet of com
pressed air a German military engineer
officer drives dry cement down into the
sand or mud at the bottom of a stream, so
that the water immediately fixes the cement
and it becomes like solid rock, suitable for
foundations.
The largest fig orchard in the world is
expected to be one that will soon be planted
In Pomona Valley, Cal. Over 700 aores will
be planted or 73,000 trees. The projectors
believe they can produce figs equal to the
best Smyrna varieties. The trees will be
imported from Syria.
Drunkenness is the failing of the Her
cules beetles, a South American insect. It
sometimes attains a growth of six Inches. It
is said that it rasps the bark from tbe slen
der branches of the mamma; tree nntil the
juice flows. This it drink3 until it drops to
the ground intoxicated.
Interesting experiments have been
lately made upon the effects of giving cows
hot water to drink instead of cold. The re
sults are satisfactory. It has been proven
that when the cows drink water at a tem
perature of 45 (centigrade) they yield one
third more milk than when they drink cold
water.
Steam pipes have been made in England
from the ramie fiber. This material is sub-
'Jected to tremendous hydraulic pressure.
and, having the property ofbemgunauocted
with moisture, will neithershrink nor swell,
besides being a non-conductor of heat. Tho
pipes are said to have a tensile strength
twice that of steel pipes.
The British Gentlewoman's Cigarette
Making Society is an institution recentjy
started. The ladles employed by the society
receive. 6d. per 100 cigarettes made moro
than twice the price generally paid. The
best brands are kept, and every cigarette Is
rolled by hand an important consideration,
as every tobacco epicure knows to bia cost.
The electric light which Sir E. "Watkin
intends to have fixed on the summit ot
Snowden is to be so powerful as to light up
every crag and precipice of the great
.mountain, even in misty weather. Moon
!llglit ascents of Snowden In summerare very
popular, but one would expect that it would
be as nothing compared to what ascents by
electric light will be if Sir Edward is able to
'work out his scheme.
A. peculiar case of increase in coal con
sumption is reported from Franco. An offi
cial engineer, having been called to investi
gate the cause of a considerable augmenta
tion of tho consumption of fuel by a large
battery of boilers, discovered tbat the phe
nomenon was duo to the presence of water
in the smoke shaft. Tho measures which
were taken to exclude the water havo re
sulted in tbe saving of 16 per cent in the an
nual coal 'bill.
A new use for foxes has been found in
'Sable Island, which has exemplified in its
time several curious vicissitudes of animal
population. The Island is as overstocked
with rabbits as New Zealand Itself. These
.animals were Introduced at the beginning of
the century for tbe benefit of the life-saving
'staff wbioh constitutes the whole popula
tion of that wreck-strewn island. Once the
rabbits were exterminated by castaway rats,
and again by a flock of Arctic owls. A third
time the rabbits were introduced, and now
havo so increased tbat there will bono grass
left for tbe cattle and ponies unless some
thing is done. It has now been decided to
import a number of foxes, with the hove
that they will keep down or kill off tho
rabbits without themselves becoming a
nuisance.
Some persons in Yorkshire found a toad
which, from a whimsical curiosity, thoy
placed in a pot with a slate upon the top of
it, and buried it throe fee tin tho earth, in a
situation to prevent its recoivlng any
moisture from the rains, etc Tbey wished
thereby to dotormlno whether the wonder
ful relations respecting the subsistence of
that raptlle were true in any degree. The
spot was marked, and it was resolved not to
open it nntil the same day in the follow
ing year. A great number assembled on
that day, and tho pot with its contents were
carefully dug out, when the toad was found
not only living, but gTeatly improved in
size. It was viewed for some time, to ob
serve whether it seemed affected by its ex
Dosnre to the air after solonga confinement
but no'change was discovered. It was after
ward set at liberty.
a urrxE'LATJoniNa wateh.
"That man coughing must be one of the
rbest known men in the city."
"Know Mm?"
"No, but I heard bim say he had received up to
.date about 330,000 different cares for his summer '
icold." PAUadepAia Times.
The dude exoneration findl.
That's satisfying, very:
For monkeys never speak their minds
Unless lt'3-necessary.
Washington Star.
Mrs.iWishlets Why, what a cold you've
got: bow did you catch It?
Mr. Wlshleta Don't know, unless from listening
to that breezy sermon last Sunday morning.
Brooklyn Eagle.
He And, darling, what does your
father think of my salt?
She (sobbing) He thiuks It is a alsflt. Detroit
FrteTrut.
"How is your hnsband?"
I snppose he is quite well, hat I cannot say posi
tively that he Is. We have not spoken for several
. "Good gracious! Have you quarreled?"
' "Oh, no; we are the best of friends, IbeUeve,
but yon see he Is engaged In playing a game of
chess by cable. "-.Veio l'wt Prtss.
These rain balloons which Jerry sends
May yet bring forth to view
A Presidental lightning streak ,
For eighteen ninety-two.
Washington Pott.
Johnny "Who is it?
Willie (looking through the keyhole) Soma
woman that's trying to get up a Delsarte class, I
reckon. She's been In there about ten minutes and
she hasn't qulto sat down yet, Chicago Tttovne.
Since Minnepaul or Paulopis
Don't seem to nil the bill.
It would be best the matter rest
Till after Wednesday's mill.
And If tho fight comes off all right
And everybody's merry.
Then pledge their troth and call them bota
Tbe city of (Jacensberry.
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