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found many difficulties to overcome. I
could cot remember them; I could not get
a monkey to rep eat, nor could I imitate
them with my own vocsl organs, but when
the phonograph occurred to me I felt as
sured of ultimate success. My first experi
ment was made in "Washington. I separ
ated a maie ana lemaie tuat had been cagea
together and put the female into a small
caj-e and placed her in another part of the
building and placed the phonograph near
her and with much difficulty induced her to
make a few sounds which I recorded on the
machine. I then placed the instrument
sear the cage of the male, and reproduced
the sounds to him.
Kecojniied His Mate's Voice.
The evident signs of recognition ware too
plain to doubt. He hunted in the horn and
til round it, but his perplexity at not find
ing her was amusins. He would retire in
disgust, but the familiar voice of his mate
would soon induce him to return and renew
his search, but that squeaking, chattering
horn was a new affair to him. He seemed
to regard me as the author of this trouble,
and would occasionally hurl his milk pan nt
me and talk in a very angry tone. I then
secured a few of his 'sounds and delivered
them to the female, who showed some signs
of recognition, but the record was very poor
and her manner Bomowhat indifferent.
Thus conclndcd my first experiment, and
thus for the first time I acted as an inter
preter between two monkeys, and while the
results were not all that I had wished, I felt
the inspiration to farther efforts to find the
fountain head trom which flowi out the
great river of human speech. Soon after
this I went to Chicago and Cincinnati,
where I made many records of monkeys,
among which I made a good record of the
two chimpanzees in the Cincinnati col
lection. JJeturning home with my cvlinders
I repeated them over and over till quite
familiar with them, and till I could Imitate
a few of them in a tolerable manner. I
then went again to Chicago and paid a visit
to the little brown monkev, the record of
whose voice had been my.chief study.
Tlio Sound Tbat Stands for Food.
Standing near his cage I repeated the
sound which I had translated, "milk," but
now I began to find a much wider meaning,
and from a great many tests I concluded
that it meaftt, "food," and also that it
seemed to be used as akind of "shibboleth."
I can now begin to see why the word for
food may be so intimatelr connected with
every kindly office done him. The central
thought of simian existence is food, and
hence Its very name is the "open sesame"
to his heart
It is a very difficult matter to construct
any formula of human speech which would
coney an adequate idea of the woi d, but
as nearly as I can express the sound by any
literal lormuia it is almost "wn-u-w, with
vanishing "w" effect so
to be barelv capable of detection.
the diagraph and
Jaint as
It is a rich and rather musical sound.
bavin; a slight piping effect,but is produced
by the vocal organs just as human speech
Is produced. The way in which it is used
is quite difficult to illustrate, but each word
or sound is within itself a sentence as com
plete and full as the concept which it is
meant to express. "When a monkey uses
the 6onnd for food ho means food of any
kind, hunger to eat, the desire to eat, that
which satisfies, the comfort derived from
eating or anything which food will procure.
Two Other Common Words.
The wordwhich Ibelieve to mean "drink"
begins with a very feeble guttural "ch,"
gliding through a thort "u," much like the
German "n" .vith umlaut ''w" and ending
in a vanishing "w." Another word is
much like "ecgk" and is used when threat
ening or scolding, and is marked by a slight
tremolo effect, as nearly all the sounds
are that are made by American monkeys.
Among many others this simple test has
been quite efficient: To hold in one hand a
cup ot water or milk and in the other some
food and keep them out of view of the
monkey. Then with the phonograph to say
one or the other of the words till the
monkey responds. Then show him the
thing he did not say, and if he will accept
It he will speak it, but if he will not speak
it you will observe that he will not accept
it, but if he continues saying the other word,
you will find generally that he will accept
the one he sneaks. On one of my visits to
the cage of the little monkey in Chicago I
was struck by the conduct and peculiar
sound made by'him, but after a time I felt
sure he was calling my attention to the
weather as he would look out the window
at each gust of wind and rain. So I finally
secured a record of the sound, and at a later
time I repeated it to the same animal when
it had cleared off, and he immediately ran
to the window and looked out. I repeated
it several times, and caused him to look out
the window, and this caused me to believe
that the word had some reference to the
w eather.
Degslns for a Glass of "Water.
Anothersound recorded from this monkey,
accompanied by a peculiar rubbing of his
side and groin, 1 repeated to another
money of the same species in Cincinnati,
which caused him to act in much the same
way, though with softie indifference. On
approaching the little Cincinnati monkey, I
addressed him in his own native tongue,
using the word which I had called "milk."
He immediately came to the front of" the
cage ana replied with the same sound. He
seemed, howeer, to be in doubt, but I re-
peated the word, and he did the same. He
soon turned to a pan kept in his cage to
drink irom, picked it up and placed it near
a door at the side of the cage and returned
to me repeating tne word. I procured some
water in a glass in which I allowed him to
dip his fineers and sack the water from
them. Oh." how he begged for more, but the
keeper feared it would sicken him, so I had
to withdraw the glass and leave him beg
ging. Another sound which I learned from this
little fellow I regarded as a "menace," or a
cry of alarm, but it was so sharp I could not
imitate it only with the phonograph. J
have since, however, devised a means of
imitating It quite well, and on visiting a
monkey in Charleston, S. C, I concluded to
try its eftect On my first visit to him 1
found him quite friendly and we became
friends at once. I fed him from my hands
and scratched his head and we got on quite
well, but in a few days I concluded to try
the "alarm" on him, which I did with very
much greater success than I had desired.
Poor Jokes (that was his name) sprung to a
perch in the top of his cage and flew into a
terrible rage. For manv weeks I conld not
induce him to come down while I was pres
ent; nor could I induce him to answer my
impassioned imitations of his word for
"food" or "drink," nor to accept any over
ture of peace, except to emit a sound which
was quite new to me.
The I.inijnage or Surrender.
After the lapse of two or three weeks.
however, I resorted to harsher means; so I
began to threaten him with a rod. At first
he was disposed to resent it, but on failing
to intimidate me with his many threats, lie
soon yielded and came down from his perch,
though at first with great reluctance. When
he first came down he would place the side
of his head on the floor of his cage and put
out his tongue and utter a very plaintive
sound, having a slight interrogative in
flection. At first this demeanor quite de
fied interpretation; but during the same
time I was frequently visiting a youn"
monkey called Jack. He was ol the same
species, and Jack and I were quite good
friends for strangers, and he allowed me
many liberties with him which the family
assured me he denied to others. On one oc
casion he displayed his temper and made an
attack on me, because I declined to let go a
saucer from which I was leeding him milk.
I jerked him up by the chain and slapped
him for his insolence, whereupon he in
stantly laid the side of his head upon the
floor, put out his tongue and made just such
a sound as Jokes had made several times be
lore. It quite satisfied me that it was a
sign of surrender, and many subsequent
tests confirm this opinion. My daily visits
to Jokes bad cot won him back after a lapse
of more than two months. On my approach
he would manifest great fear and go through
this feat of humiliation. I observed that
he entertained a profound hatred for a
negro boy about the (dace who teased and
vexed him very much. I had the boy come
Bear the cage and Jokes would almost for
get everything else in this fit of anger.
The Instinct ot Revenge. '
I would feign to beat the boy with sticks
and balls of paper and this wonld fill his
whole simian heart with unspeakable joy.
I would hold the boy and let Jokes pull at
his clothes and claw at him and make a
greatado, and he would fairly glow with
happiness, and in this way Jokes began to
regard me as a hero and show many siens of
admiration, and thus our friendship was
gradually renewed, and after each encoun
ter he would come up to the bars and touch
my hand with his tongue and show many
signs of good feeling. Ho was soon so he
would chatter and play with my fingers and
play many little pranks which seemed in
tended for me. Afterward, as long as I was
with him, he would alwavs warn me of the
approach of anyone, and his conduct toward
strangers was governed by mine. If I re
ceived them as friends hedid so, but if I at
tacked them he would do the same, and he
always saluted me with his word, described
above.
Another little capuchin was named Jen
nie. Her master told me beforehand that
Jennie did not like strangers, and that I
should be very careful of her. At my re
quest he had her chained in a small side
yard, and forbade any of the family enter
ing it. On approaching the little lady with
the usual salutation, which she seemed to
understand, I sat down beside her and gave
her some peanuts first and then a pecan.
"When I gave her this she held it up and
made a strange sound, which I do not think
I had heard before, After a little time I
procured two stones for her and she at once
cracked the nut very dexterously. I must
confess, however, that I do not think she
would have done this if she had not been
taught by man to do so.
Imitation Amons the Monkeys.
True, monkeys do many humanlike things,
and.people supply what they do not see so
as to mace tbe'act complete. I do not think
that they do it dishonestly, but I think they
do it as some newspaper reporters conduct
.an interview they often find that they
omitted to ask certain questions, so they
judge from what one has said in the inter
view tbat he would have said so and so in
answer to certain questions had they been
asked, and they put it down as though it
had really been said.
In one visit to Jennie a negro girl, over
come by curiosity, entered the yard and
came near us. I determined to sacrifice her
on the altar of science, so I arose and put
her between the monkey and myself and
vigorously sounded the "menace." Jennie
flew into a fury, as I continned to sound
it, and I attacked the girl with peanut hulls
and wads of paper, and caused Jennie to
believe that the girl had made the alarm. I
then- drove her away with a great show of
violence, and for days afterward the girl
could not feed or approach the little simian.
"Whili this confirmed in a measure my
opinion as to the meaning of this sound, I
must confer: that it has not always been at
tended with uniform results. I have tried
it in some instances where it failed to pro
duce the panic that resulted in some others.
The sound may be fairly reproduced by
placing the back of the hand gently on the
mouth and kissing it with great force and
prolonging it some seconds. It will be found
to correspond in pitch with the highest "F
sharp" on the piano, while the word "food"
is four octaves lower, and "drink" three.
The Voice and the Jam,
It will require time and careful study to
determine with certainty the value and use
of these sounds, but I am quite convinced
that the number and the variety of the
sounds of the chimpanzee are quite capable
01 rendering many laeas witu comparative
accuracy.
In July last I made a very fair record of
the great Anubis baboon in the Philadel
phia garde-'.. I did not expect to find in
him a well developed language, but on the
other hand, obtained, as I had anticipated.
a record of sounds of a type which is in
keeping with certain cranial characteristics,
and my belief that the gnathic index is also
a vocal index received a farther proof.
I find certam vocal traits belongs to cer
tain cranial types, and as we descend the
seals from man through apes and monkeys
to the lemurs and lemuroids, the vocal
powers become less and less as we recede
from the higher types, just in proportion
as the prognathic character extends. In
simpler terms, the voice becomes more and
more deficient in scope and quality as the
jaws and muzzle strengthen.
This conclusion is based upon many ex
periments and records, among which I have
recorded the voices of lions, tigers, cats.
dogs, monkeys, baboons, apes and different
races of men, together with many
kinds of birds, although the last are of quite
a different vocal range from the others.
Prof, Garner's Conclusions.
On the whole, I am convinced that all
animals possess a form of speech which is
commensurate with their social and mental
development; that man may master it so as
to enable him to learn their wants and un
derstand their emotions; that they are as
far advanced in language as tbey are in
thought; that they make voluntary sounds
with fixed values, designed to convey cer
tain ideas, and that they are understood and
obeyed by others of the same species; that
the rudiments of their speech are similar to
those of man, and are such as may be easily
develcpcd into human speech; that their
mode of speech is as near to human speech
they themselves are mentally, morally
THE MUSIC WORLD.
An Unusual Supply of Opera for the
Gas City During the Week.
MA2TAGER LOCKE'S OECHESTRA.
A Keir Tenor Tlat Was Terj Unci Heeded
for the Juch Troupe.
OPENING CONCERT BT THE HOZAETS
ana socially; mat tne hiatus which separ
ates mem irom man in speech is
equal to that which separates them
physically; that they are capable of
developing into higher and more definite
types of speech; that modes of thought
formulate the modes of speech, and that all
speech is vague or definite as the thoughts
are vague or definite; that all voluntary
sounds intended to convey thought are
integrals of speech; that speech is as neces
sarily the product of thought as salt is of
chlofin and sodium; that speech is material
ized thought; that speech is the body of
which thought is the souL
The Difference In the Sounds,
I feel quite justified in stating th3t types
of speech vary among simians as much as
their physical types vary, and the same is
true throughoutthe whole range of life. I
must here explain why the same sounds are
uttered by the same species with so little
difference, as .this has been mentioned as
evidence that animals do not talk, and that
human speech has to be learned, and that
individuals acquire the language with
which they are brought in contact. The
uniformity of structure of the vocal organs
in any given species of animals is Buch that
the natural sounds are casts of the same vo
cal matrix, differing in volume and pitch in
proportion to the lung power and size of the
glottis; while human speech is mainly arti
ficial, except the phonic basis, and that is
as uniform in man as in the lower animals,
when we omit those sounds which only cul
ture and heredity can produce. As man has
advanced from age to age in social and men
tal growth he has expanded his linguistio
faculties to meet his more multiplex condi-
uuiib ui iue, as iiis multiplied laeas neeaeu
increased means of expression.
A Very Hold Prophecy.
My reputation as a prophet is here staked
on the prediction that science will become
in the near future as familiar with simian
modes of thought and speech as it now is
with their modes of life and habitats.
"With that hiatus bridged, why may not
man invade the solitudes of simian life and
prime that lamp of reason whose feeble rays
are faintly visible irom every headland
reaching out along the shores of human in
tellect? "Whether I shall finally succeed
or not in spanning that chasm, I shall at
least have pointed out the way in which it
may be done.
I am aware that among the high priests of
philology I may be called a heretic, but I
am wilhns to abide by the verdict of time.
If wrong, I shall then be an exile from the
household of science; but if right, I shall sit
among the elders of the land, least on the
fatted calf of philology and find shelter in
the folds of progress. E. I. Gaexke.
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Bu
Opera overran the town last weefc It
started on Fifth avenue as grand opera
pure and simple, became an odd mixture of
grand and comic by the time it gqt to Fenn
avenue, and rapidly degenerated into bois
terous burlesque as it turned the corner into
Sixth street. Each kind was reasonably
satisfactory, at least, according to its own
standard; there was something good for
every shoe
All things considered, the Emma Juch
company makes the best attempt at grand
opera performances of any troupe now on
the road. "We know better than to
expect anything more than a creditable
attempt at the impossible task of
giving grand opera on wheels, especially at
prices ranging downward from ?2 or $1 60.
-in tne orchestra, betore all else, is the
superiority of Manager Locke's company to
ds iouna. iie carries better players ana
more of them than have accompanied any
troupe since his all too costly experiment
with the National Opera Company of
blessed memory. Under the baton of Mr.
Bevignani, the famous Covent Garden con
ductor and a composer of repute, this body
interpreted the scores in a refined and
effective fashion that was truly delightful.
The chorus, also, while not nearly so flaw
less in its work as'the orchestra (choruses
never are) was superior in tone-volume and
in spirit and precision of singing to the tra
ditional grand opera chorus.
For his attention to these generally neg
lected departments upon which such a large
proportion of the really artistic effect de
pends, Mr. Locke deserves warm praise.
The mounting of the operas last week, how
ever, was meager and shabby to a degree.
Age has staled and the baggage smasher's
customs have withered the beauty and
variety of the scenery that started out
blithely with the National Opera Company
six years ago. If new scenery and proper
ties cannot be bought, at least let the ad
vance aeent preserve a prudent silence on
this point j the broken promises of spectacu
lar magnificence reacted strongly at the
box office.
Among the principals, Miss Juch shines
brilliantly. She has been at her best all
wcekjthe two roles she assumed for the
first time here considerably extended her
well-earned hold upon Pittsburg's favor.
As Elizabeth her noble bearing in the hall of
song, her tender, womanly solicitude for
her misguided minstrel knight and her rapt
devotion as she plead for him at the shrine,
were upon the highest histrionic level,
and she used her rich, -nn tn.
prano (which keeps its freshness amazing,
ly) with an artistio skill and a musical
feeling that were altogether delightful. It
was an impersonation worthy to rank with
the best Miss Juch's Santuzza was upon
the same high plane. Her conception of
the character presented a pure-minded
maiden, whose great love had been her un
doing, now feeling keenly her disgrace
and distracted by the conflict of
loyal loite and just indignation
toward her craven lover. It was
a more lovable and hicrher type than the
sensuous, vengeful girl portrayed by Minnie
Hauk, and a type, too, that supplied the
needed contrast to the coquetries of the
faithless wife, Zola, who had enticed
Santuzza') lover from her. Miss Juch's con
ception was admirably wrought out, both in
action and in song.
Mr. Albert Guille's exceptionally fine
tenor was heard to great advantage in such
roles as Turidder and tttuit. His acting,
too, was marked by greater freedom and
force than tenors commonly display. Miss
Amanda Fabris deserves recognition for her
pure and pliant soprano and artistic use of
it; uer impersonation oi aaniuzza on Satur
day afternoon was distinctly creditable
from all points of view. Miss Lizzie
MacNichol's luscious, melting contralto was
again heard with much pleasure, as also
was the sonorous bass of Mr. Franz Vetta;
these two are a sterling pair of young Amer
ican singers, wedded to their art as to each
other. Mr. Mertens is a useful baritone,
with many strong points, of which his Eng
lish pronunciation is not one. His associate,
Mr. kaminski, sang Valentine with consid
erable effect, (according to reliable report)
but in pure Russian ! This question of lan
guage, by the way, is a tremendous stum
bling block under present conditions; when
will America produce her own male sing
ers? The minor roles were fairy filled.
A New Tenor Engaged.
"What the Juch troupe seems to need most
is another tenor. That need may now be
filled, however, by the engagement yester
day afternoon of Mr. Joseph C Briel, of this
city, who will join the company next week
at Washington, D. C, and make his debut
asluridduin "Cavalleria Rusticana." He
will also sing Jlfar in "Der Freischuetz,"
Lionel, in "Bohemian Girl," Manrico in "II
Trovatore," etc
Mr. Breil is a 6on of the well known local
attorney and was born in Pittsburg in 1870.
He was" intended for the law, but took to
music to such a degree that at 18 he was
writing an operetta "Orlando," which was
privately produced -here in January, 1859.
From that time until the past summer, Mr.
Breil has been in Leipsig, studying theory
and vocal music While there he sang Max
and Famino ("Magic Flute") in the Con
servatory's annual opera, productions.
Bince his return Jir. Jireu has taught king
ing and has organized and conducted the
flourishing Orphens Society, of East End.
He goes with a six weeks' leave of absence
from bis conductor's stand, which will be
come a resignation if he decides to remain
permanently with the Juch troupe. The
best wishes of many friends go with the
Pittsburg lad.
V
Some Good Points, Some Bad.
It is scarcely necessary to go into details
with reference to the operatic performances
last week. At the Iluquesne the mixed pro
gramme was an experimenthat hardly jus
tified itself. A piece of the frivolous,
though bright and pleasing style
of "The Jolly Students," by Suppe,
is not a good curtain-raiser for
Mascagni's fiery, somber little tragedy
opera, and the well-known Casino methods
were also out of place in "Cavalleria Busti
cana." The orchestra was simply laughable;
it proudly possessed the oft missed harp, but
lacked a single 'cello, bassoon or hornl The
conductor had more use for his piano than
for his baton.
Nevertheless, there were good points.
Miss Pauline L'Allemand developed unex
pected vocal qualities as Santuzza and acted
with much intensity. The Lola of Miss
Villa Knox was altogether admirable, per
haps the best yet heard here, and that made
great difference in the opera. The chorus
sang quite well, and the stace management
and mounting were exceedingly effective
and beautiful.
"Wang," at the Bijou, served as a good
medium for the display of DeWolf Hopper,
Delia Fox and the rest in the species of en
tertainment which is identified with the
Hopperian fame. The composer and libret
tist made no difference; it is to all essential
intent the same show, and with the same
uproarous merry-making that Mr. Hopper
is wont to give This kind of thing is good
enough in its way; it is not a very musical
way.
Mr. Frederick Hodges, lately of London,
but now of Ohio, gave the following inter
esting organ programme before a large audi
ence at the-Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
last Thursday evening:
L Pastoral Sonata (Op. 88) Bhlneberger J
Con Moto. Andante. Fugue.
9. Bong. "Come Unto Me." Coenen.
Mrs. Nettie McFadden Hunter.
8. (a) Allegretto in 'B minor". ...Gnlllmant
(b) Andante Regliono Lemalgre
(c) Gavotte from Mignon Thomas
. bong, "Let Me Dream Aassain".... Sullivan
Mrs. Hunter.
5. Concert Fugue in "G". Xrebs
6. Donble Chorus, "Fixed in His Everlasting
Seat". Handel
7. Bong, "Orphens With His Lute".. Sullivan
Mrs. Hunter.
8. (a) "Home, Sweet Home" (transcription),
Dudley Buck
(0) Aaaglo and March Handel
The Mozart Club Season.
The Mozart Clubwill open its fourteenth
season on Tuesday evening of this week, at
Old City Hall. 'Massenet's "Eye" is the
work chosen for the evening; it will be,
sung by Miss May Beesley as JEVe, Mr. Ed
ward H. Dermitt as Adam, and Mr. H. B.
Brockctt, Jr., as the Narrator, with the
chorus of 175 voices and orchestra of about
38 instruments, conducted by Mr. James P.
McCollum. Mendelssohn's "Melusine"
overture will be prefixed to the choral
work.
"Eve" is called by the author, Louis
Gallet, a "Mystery in Three Parts" Bnd
is to be understood as a modern poetical
essay in the field once occupied by
the mediaeval mysteries or passion
plays. The work partakes of the
character of oratorio and of opera as well,
inclining lather to the latter. It follows
and "Frenchifies" tho Miltonio idea that
the fall of man was first manifest
in sensuousness. Masseuet s musio car
ries out this idea to the full; the
wore was written at an early stage
in the career of the still young and now
famous opera writer, about the same period
as his first great operatic success, "Roi
d'Lahore." "Eve" was given for the first
time in America by Mr. Clement Tetedoux,
at Chicago, in 1880 or 1881. This will be its
first production here, an occasion of excep
tional interest
Boston Has Approved Them.
The various notices of the Austrian
Juvenile Band that have already appeared
in these columns have, of course, been
based upon the representations of the man
agement Now that the youngsters have
appeared in Boston and effected an extra
ordinary conquest of the stern critics of that
musical center, Pittsburgers are justified in
forming the highest sort of an expectation
as to their musical prowess.
we are to near lor ourselves this week at
the Auditorium, where three concerts are
to be given by this band of boys, on Tues
day evening and on "Wednesday afternoon
and evening, respectively. The present
writer has read a dozen or so of the Boston
criticisms and has difficulty in recalling any
instance of such unanimous, overwhelming
praise as uas ueen snowerea upon these laas
and their conductor. The folio winj part of
the Herald' review is a fair sample of what
all the critics said:
The 0 little players completely captured
all present, and easily commanded the most
enthusiastic applause for their several selec
tions. The programme was well nigh
doubled with encores.
The band has a membership of 40 lads,
ranging from 13 to 18 years of age, all of
whom have completed the usual publio
school course of instruction, as well as a
drill of five years as musicians under Herr
Lambert Stelner, the bandmaster of tbe or
ganization. The boys have had a military
drill. Their stage appearance predisposes
an audience In their lavor, as they wear a
very handsome uniform of light blue, set off
with gold cord and embroidery, w 1th a close
fitting black cap with a gay porapon, a re-
S reduction in miniature oi tne aress or the
onorat, the crack regiment of the Austrian
army.
Long before tbe Cherubinl overture was
finished the boys removed all doubts of
their ability on account of their age, and
after the first four numbers they weio ac
cepted by the most critical as a band equal
to any known on this side of tho water in
tbe line or compositions included in their
extensive repertoire.
The splendid precision of the little, music
ians, the admirable fashion in which tho ef
fects of light and shade were given, the per
fect cadonszas, and the charming way in
which the swine and spirit of the dance
nnmDers were given, all went to add to the
surprise and delight of those who listened.
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An Important Recent Composition.
Of Brahms' latest quintet in G major op.
Ill, the New York Tribune says: "Among
recent compositions of its class, say since
Schumann, it seems to stand quite alone in
the loveliness of its themes and the felicity
of their treatment Saving a somewhat
orchestral opening, it has the lucidity and
graceful freedom of movement character
istic of the chamber music or the classical
period, and does not fall short of them in
learning and ingenuity. It is delicious
music, every measure of it."
It received its first presentation at the
hands of the Kneisel Quartet and Mr. O.
Novacek, of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra, in New York, November 6.
CHOICE PEonntTTES.
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LACE TO LOCATE THEIR GLASS WORKS.
THEY WILL BE THE MOST EXTENSIVE AND HAVE THE LARGEST CAPACITY
OF ANY GLASS FACTORIES IN THE WORLD.
Though the new city is in its infancy, being but four months old, more has been accom
plished in locating manufactories, building houses, stores, churches, school houses, and mak
ing it a complete city, than any place that was ever laid out in the State. It undoubtedly
will have a population of 10,000 during the coming year.
SEE WHiT
The Standard Musical Pitch.
At the meeting of the New York Piano
Manufacturers' Association held Friday,
November C, the report of the Committee
on Uniform Pitch, previously submitted,
recommending the adoption of that A which
gives 435 'double vibrations in a second of
time, was unanimously adopted. Colonel
Levi K. Fuller made a two hours' speech,
completely elucidating the subject and giv
ing the association the benefit of his
thorough researches. After the adoption of
the uniform pitch Mr. William Steinway
introduced the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Itesolved, That the standard musical pitch
adopted by the piano manufacturers of the
United States giving that A which vibrates
435 douole vibrations in a second of time at
CS Fahrenheit, shall be known as the Inter
national Fitch.
This action assures the eventual accom
plishment of one of the most important and
most needed musical reforms. A sincle
prevalent standard of pitch, and that a low
one, means a vast deal for both vocal and
instrumental art in this country. The
sooner every tuner possesses himself of a
stindard fork and uses it in his work, the
better for him as a wideawake master of his
trade.
Pittsburg, through Mr. C. H. "William
Bute, shares the credit of this reform, which
got its first strong impulse from his paper
read before the National League of Musi
cians some years ago, and warmly indorsed
by that body.
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Has to Secure Investors for Their Money Should They Buy and Locate There:
IN MANUFACTORIES
IT HAS
The Chambers Glass Co.,
The Kensington Tube Works,
The Kensington Chilled Steel Co.,
The New York Piano and Organ factory,
Excelsior Flint Glass Works,
The Kttsbiirg Reduction Co-
The Rolled Wheel Steel Co,
The Logan & Sons' Planing IfllB,
The Kensington Roller Process Flouring Co.,
The Brownsville Hate Glass Co,
The B. F. Rynd Planing Mills,
The Pittsburg Tin Plate Co,
The Bradley Stove Works.
You can save money by purchasing your
holiday presents in fine diamonds, watches,
clccks, jewelry, silverware, etc.. of M. G.
Cohen, diamond expert and jeweler, 36
Fifth avenue. No fancy prices and the
largest stock in the city. Call and examine
my stock and prices. No trouble to show
goods.
rail and IVInter Opening.
Nobby suits and overcoating at Dickson,
the Tailor's, corner "Wood street and Fifth
avenue, second floor. Telephone 1558.
A Divorce Prevented.
Legal proceedings for a divorce suit were
about to be served upon a very prominent
business man of this city, when friends in
terfered and called upon the much-wronged
wife. She on her nart" averred that the
only way she would consent to stop pro
credings was for her husband to go forth
with to M. J. Smit, the first direct importer
of diamonds,' in whose window she had
seen such.an elegant display, and purchase
for her a pair of genuine diamond ear-drops
and lace pin to match. The friends imme
diately advised the husband as to the above,
and he readily consented, and all concerned
wended their steps to M. J. Smit's, 311
Smithfield street, and made the purchase.
Thus all is well that ends well.
Stylish Suiting.
For a good-fitting dress, business suit or
overcoat at moderate prices go to Pitcairn's,
434 "Wood street xhssa
Fire and Burglar Proof
Safety deposit vaults German National
Bank, "Wood street and Sixth avenue. Su
Estimates furnished by samples at resi
dence on furniture reupholsterv.
su Hatoh & Keenajt, 33 & 34 "Water it
The different works will give employment to 4,000 workmen and a large business to the
merchant. The Chambers Glass Co. recently located and now being built will occupy 48
acres of ground and employ 1,800 people. Seekers for safe and quickly paying investments
should visit Kensington. It must be seen to be appreciated. Many thousands have visit
ed the new city during the past few months and a good proportion bought property after
carefully looking into it and its outlook for the future.
To the man Of moderate means, no better place could be selected to own a
home and make a good living, as there will be constant work, and the cost of living and
taxes are small as compared with larger cities.
To the man Of business who locates there now a fortune is assured, as the large
and growing population necessitated by the thousands of workmen required in the different
manufactories will make tpe consumption and demand large for all the necessaries of life.
To the man Who buys property there and builds houses to rent or sell, no
better investment can be made, as high prices can be obtained for them.
To those who buy property there now, at present prices, to hold as an invest
ment, will double their money before spring.
Kensington is a beautifully located and healthful city. Its streets are wide, graded,
sewered and with sidewalks. It has Pure Spring Water piped through the different
streets, where attachments can be made to homes and business places. Its drainage and
sanitary arrangements are perfect
It is situated on the Allegheny Valley Railroad, 18 miles from the Union Depot,
Pittsburg, Pa., and 28 trains arrive and depart from there daily.
Every facility will be given the home seeker and investor to acquaint themselves"
with all facts and information relative to the new city before investing.
The most beautiful part of Kensington for homes is situated on the .upper :.
side of the railroad, which has been graded and made ready for sale. ' -
Salesmen who are-familiar with the property will give all information and show
visitors over the grounds.
Free Tickets furnished to and from Kensington. Those coming from a distance
and purchase lots will have care fare refunded. With each deed we give (free of charge) a;
policy of Insurance of Title from the Fidelity Title & Trust Co., of Pittsburg, Pa.
For further information apply at office of
THE BURRELL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
" , .,... ... v f. ' Rooms Nos. m 12 and 4. No. 96 Fourth Ave.,
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