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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-04
THE AMERICAN A.
A Club Formed for the Promotion of Its
Proper Pronunciation.

A Club Formed for the Promotion of Its
Proper Pronunciation.
Charles Dudley Warner in Harper,sI
In an lntellectually-inclined city (not in
the Northeast) a club of ladies has been
formed for the cultivation of the broad A in
speech. Sporadic efforts have hitherto been
made for the proper treatment of this letter
Of the alphabet with individual success,
especially with those who have been in En-
gland, or have known English men and
women OF the broad-gauge variety. Discern
ing travellers have made the American pro-
nunciation Of the letter A q reproach TO the
republic, that is to say, Q means of distin-
gushing native of this country, The true
american aspires to be cosmopolitan, and
does not want to be "spotted"-if that word
may be used-in society by any peculiarity
Of speech, that is by any American peculi-
arity.
It is in vain that scholars have pointed
out that in the use of this letter lies the
main difference between the English and the
American speech; either Americans gener-
ally do not care if this is the fact, or fashion
can only work reform in limited number
of people. It seems therefore necessary
that there should be an organized effort to
deal with this pronunciation, and clubs will
no doubt be formed all over the country, in
imitation of tie one mentioned. until the
broad A will become as common as flies in
summer. When this result is attained it
will be time to attack the sound of U with
clubs, and make universal the French
sound.
In time the American pronunciation will
become as superior to all others as are the
American sewing machines and reapers In
the Broad A CLUB every member who mis-
behaves-that is, mispronounces-is fined a
nickel for each ohense. OF course in the
beginning there is good deal of revenue
from this source, but the revenue dimin-
ishes as the club improves, so that we have
the anomaly of its failure to be self-support-
ing in proportion to its excellence. Just
now, if these clubs could suddenly become
universal, and the penalty be enforced, we
could have the means of paying off the
national debt in a year,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-04
PULLING SNAKES TEETH.

How skillfhl Denfisfs Remove the Fangs
of Poisonous serpents.
"An odd phase of animal dentistry" said
chemist to New York correspondent, sis
the removal of the fangs of poisonous snakes.
Formerly these were broken of by using
piece of wood and q hammer. This gave
satisfaction in most instances, but not al
ways. On several occasions cobras whose
fangs had been broken of have struck
keepers or neIghboring animals with serious
and even fatal results. The reason lies in
the fact that the glands which secrete the
virus are separate from the fsngs. They are
practically little poison bags situated in the
gum and connected with the fangs by short
tubes. The fangs are channelled so as to be
half hollow. When not in use they are
folded back, and close the tubes by their
position. When the reptile employs them,
they are thrown forward, the tubes are
opened and the glands excited to the utmost.
It was found that when the fang is ex-
tracted. It pulls away with it the tubes and
the glands in whole or in part. The present
practice is based upon this fact.
THE serpent Is securely fastened, the
best method being to hang him up by
stout cord tied around the neck. The waist
is fastened to bar to prevent squirming.
The mouth is forced open. or when the
snake opens it In rage is held open by q
piece Of wood placed far back between the
jaws. The dentist clutches the fangs with
his forceps as far down upon the roots as he
can possibly reach, and pulls slightly, twist
ing the instrument. The fangs come out
without much difficulty, and with them are
always the poison tubes, and almost always
large pieces of the poison glands. The
wounds thus occasioned heal In about four
days, leaving a small, smooth scar. The
glands seem after this to become absorbed by
the reptiles system. The cobra is the easiest
snake to operate upon, being heavy, slow
and stupid: the fer du lance of the West
Indies Is the most difficult, being light,
quick and very fierce. The rattlesnake,
moccasin, adder and viper
come in between the two extremes. It is
wonderful how similar all these snakes are
30 far as their death-dealing apparatus is
concerned. They all seem to have been
turned from the same general model"
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later. But, as it turned out, Tom Leyton,
in his schemes of vengeance "reckoned
without his host" For, though circum-
stances so far favored him, that within II
months Of her marriage to the wealthy
banker at Chelderton, Madeline Engle6eld
became Madeline Leyton, the Higher Ven
not slow to avenge the sin; and partly by
that activity displayed by that enterprising
private inquiry agent, Mr.. Doggett, and
partly by curious network OF circum-
stances, justice was enabled to take count
of a heartless and cruel crime.
ITO be Concluded Neat Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-04
The Right Man in the Right Place.

" asnlnBLUH FUsI,J
The appointment Of Mr.. Dennis T. Flynn
to be postmaster at Guthrie, Oklahoma, has
greatly increased our respect for the politi.
cal sagacity of the present administration.
We. believe there could be no more graceful
recognition of the great body Of settlers in
Oklahoma than the appointment of a man
whose name is Dennis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-04
Rolled Into the Moss.

Kansas City Globe.1
G. w. Miller, an Arkansas City GENTLE
man, fell from the first Santa lie train as it
pulled into Guthrie. He rolled over once
or twice and was the possessor of the first
Guthrie town lot. For once rolling man
gathered 15Ox5o feet of moss.
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ABOVE THE CLOUDS 8. ssas !. !. ,i4ls !. y

Carpenters letter IN to-morrows D1sPArcH, IN
which ne Poxfruys nature and man N the heart
Qf the Himalava AountajB&
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-04
A.FIELD 0E GL L0RY Z! coltssr. Y

number of notable prize hohts haze taken
place, fs 0rdDhicdlEy described DV o. NJ 81 IN
an illustrated erticls IN fo-inofToC's Dis
PATcH.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

COMMUNICATED. I

An editorial appears In this morning's
News giving Mr.. Turner'S version on the
law regarding feeding the prisoners at
the City Hall. In 1883 o new charter
was framed. The municipal government
was changed. by taking powers away
from the Mayor and investing them In 1
municipal judge. The Mayor and City
Council was Republican, the Legislature
was Democratic. Mr.. Turner and our
present judge took q very prominent
part In framing that part Of the charter
concerning the police department, their
object being to take the spoils or per
qu!sites IRON Republican Mayor and
police and give 1t TO Democratic Judge
aud clerk. They could not legislate Mr..
James l.. Hawkins, then chief of police.
out OF Office. but they concluded to tax 3
the profits away from him. 10 do this
trey required the parties furnishing sup
plies to that department TO place their
affidavit to the bill. Now, why should
that department be required, alone from
other departments, to make oath that the
bill was correctf 1t was James l.. Haw-
kins, Republican, that they were after,
aud Mr.. II. q. Turner and Judge Bali
fathered that clause in the charter, yet
they were ignorant OF the law when Mr..
Swiggett was accused of violating 1t.
What say 1 eau prove, and more, too,
II required. ONE VINO Knows.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

IT is reported that gang of repeat.
ers have been collected In this city to
90 to Baltimore next Monday for the
purpose Of voting the Democratic
ticket early and often on the ensuing
day. 1t is, however, probable that
they will not find things the same as
they were year or 30 ago, as we are
informed on good authority that detec
tives have been employ ed and rewards
offered for every repeater captured.
All persons arriving In Baltimore will
be closely watched, and any attempt
ing to vote Illegally will be arrested at
once. The Republican and Indepen-
cent Democratic Associations are de-
termined TO put stop to the fraudulent
practices that lave been followed for
60 many years, and repeaters from this
city or elsewhere had better think
twice before they act once, otherwise
they may find themselves in more
trouble than they have bargained for.
The right thinking people OF Balti-
more are determined to have a fair
election. and it will be well for the re-
peaters that have been working that
city In the past TO give 1t a clear berth
et the coming election.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

PHILADELPHIA. Saturday, November 2, 1889.
The Small Boys Overcoats
at $4.7s are moving in large
squads at double quick. The
unusual number OF little fell
lows on Chestnut street yes
terday with plaid and check
Cape Overcoats was due to
this sale. Enough for to-
days. Six sorts.
At the same popular price
(S4.75) ten kinds OF Small
Boys Suits. Not old mems
styles of cloth, but literally
small boys. Bright enough
for childhood, strong enough
for boys: that's 8 great COM
bination. We mention ST.
rs as a good introduction to
the Boys Clothing, but the
whole family of prices Il
here. They are all worth
knowing.
Each Saturday for three
weeks a new supply Of the
Bargain Suits for Men, al
SI2, has appeared--perhaps
this will be the last. Many
a man during the last three
weeks has been made So tc
SO richer by reason Of these
Suits. The same advan-
tages are coed Tor to-day
The top notch il M e n
Suits, ready made, is $50
Every SUIT a gem--fine il
fabric perfect in fl IL | 8 b,
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
JACKET BARGAINS,

This department has been
seeing some rare sacrifices
lately.
The prettiest, neatest-ftting
Stockinette Jackets that ever
clasped a youthful form, 81 48,
$3.50, $3.50. Finest All-Wool,
soft, thick, warm.
Handsome Beaver Jackets,
Braid Bound, $3.50 and $3.50.
Worth every cent of SO and 81.
Nobby English Top Coats,
"Directoire' Coats, "Contincn-
tai" Waist-Coat Jackets. Braid
ed and Braid Bound, or hand.
somely stitched, $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50, 81. Each worth two and
three dollars more.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

, ELECTIONS will take place next
Tuesday in several states, and the re-
suits are anSiously looked for by men
.!oi both parties, all over the country.
AS far as Pennsylvania is concerned,
there cannot be any doubt, and the
only question is in regard to the MAORI
ty by which the Republican candidate
will be elected. Ohio is also sure for
the Republicans, but it must be con-
tessed that there is room tor doubt, in
al least some of the other States. The
rascallty praciiced by the Democratic
registration board In Virginia, by
which twenty thousand Republicans
are disfranchised will, unless some
means can he adopted to circumvent it,
result in Democratic victory in that
State.
gsThings look very hopeful in Mary
land, and the steps that have been
adopted to keep repeaters out of Balti-
more will no doubt result in securing a
fair vote, which means a Republican
victory. New Jersey is doubtful, but
1t Is scarcely to be supposed that the
people Of that State will endorse the
unjust, partisan actions of the last Leg
ielature, by electing a Democratic
Governor. In New York the Demo-
cratic party and the liquor element are
combined In a solid column in opposi-
hon to the Republicans, but still it is
hoped that there are enough voters in
that State who are opposed to both
these elements to defeat the combina.
Ton. The outlook at present, Just on
the eve of the battle. is hopeful, and
the Republicans have NO cause to
despond.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

CHEYENNE, Wy, Nov. 2.-The 2,0Ct
Indians on the Wind River Reservation
just south OF the Yellowstone National
Park, are actually in want. and many
will die OF starvation before spring
Their allotment Of r4tions is said to b,
insufficient; those who cultivated the
ground lost their crops through lack o.
irrigation and an early frost, aud, Will.
many others who have agricultural I'M
plemcnts aud horses wonld farm, they
cannot run irrlgating bitches and have
no money to buy seeds. Their straits are
already desperate game has left the
country, and they eat discarded carcassea
OF domestic animals. Governor Warren,
1t 10 said, will report the facts to tie In
terror Department..
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

graceful in form. The per.
lection of clothing.
In Mems Overcoats thu
Bargain trophy is the satir
lined, Atwood. indigo color
Elysian at SIS. Durability
without and finish within.
You need not be an An
glomaniac to enjoy the Lon
don Cape Overcoats at $50,
$22.50, and sos. They are
just here. Better catch 'em
quick, Winter Is coming.
Market street aide.
The season hardly out oil
its first blush and there's q
little tumbling in pri @ G
among some Of the richest
Dress Goods! A most uu-
likely happening. And not
an atom of reason for it in
the SUITS themselves. Any
hall dozen or 30 of q hun
dred others were Just as
likely to have been pitched
upon with the blue pencil
They're all extra W i d q -
eight yards enough for a
dress pattern. Figure a bit.
and you'll see what a trifle of
money will give you the
pick of them.
4O-inch All-wool Serge, with ombre silk
border, roc. Imported to cell at 81,
In eleven handsome shsdes.
Figured silk strIpe:on basket matelasse
ground, sl.25. Imported to sell at 81.
Plan to match is 81 from S1.25. In
five desirable colGrings.
42-inch Atwood Twills with wide and
narrow combination borders Of silk pin
stripes, 81. Iml orted to sell ut Sl.25.
42-lnch stuff with Illuminated Kuicker-
booker tape border, o.. Imported to
sell at sl.z5.
42-inch Plaid, illuminated Knickerboek-
er border, tl.25. Imported to sell at
$3.50.
Camel Hair Stripes, S1.25. Imported to
sell at Si.5O.
onbre Stripes, SIPS. Imported to sell
atS1.5O.
42-inch Camel Hair KnickerboclSer Plaid,
Sl.25. Imported to sell at Sl.50.
42-Inch Wick Plaid, Sl.25. Imported to
sell at 81. 80.
42-inch Silk-andw Plaid, S1.25, I'm
ported to sell at s1.75.
French Robes, with borders of velvet aud
wool frise embroidery, $40. Imported
to sell at 1880. ALI the choice shades.
Southwest aud southeast of centre.
JOHN WANAMAKER,
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

COLLECTIONS Dougherty and Mckee
were both at the tax office yesterday
morning attending TO their duties. Mr..
pougherty was not at the office in the
afternoon, but Mr.. Mckee was and
Issued a number Of tax receipts. Now,
II the collectors will only continue
this, they will relieve themselves from
much OF the cen sure that they have in.
Cured. All that the voters ASK, is the
opportunity to pay their taxes, and il
Messrs. Dougherty and Mckee wish
TO be considered fair minded men,
they will afford them the chance TO do
go. We believe that the honest, right
thinking portion of the Democratic
party are DESTROYS that this should be
done, and the collectors will injure
themselves and their party If they act
otherwise. SO long as the collectors
will do as well as they did yesterday
there will not be much cause for COM
plant. Let them spend at least hal
their time in the office, and receive III,
taxes OF all who are entitled to pay.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
Shorthand and Type writing.
Commercial College, Eighth and Mar
,et streets.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Secretary Proc.
tor Will renew the recommendation of his
predecessors, In his forthcoming annual
report, that Congress provide Tor the ap-
pointment Of an Assistant Secretary Of
War. The Department is one OF the
largest of the Government, there being
over employees In Washington and
over II, 600 throughout the country. AT
present, whenever the Secretary leaves
Washington, the President designates an
Assistant Secretary.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

One lot of Children's
White Vests, SC, rcc, 12c
I5c, ISc: I6 in. Is IT,, 20
in, ~ in., "a In
Chilo's White Vest and
Pants, If to "a in, I2k to
80 cents each: IS to "a IT,,
~ to SOC or IL to "a inch,
20 to IS cents,
lot OF Boys Grey, 26 to
81 inch. 374ceut goods to
go now for rs cents each.
Great value.
Gents Grey Shirts and
Drawers. You have always
paid 37b for this quality;
our new price 25 cents each.
Gents Grey, 25c, SOC,
75c, $l.oo. $I.25, $3.50
each.
White Shirts and Draw.
ers. 25c, 37ic, SOC, 75c,
SI.oo, $I.2s 81 30, 20 oo
each.
I small set of Scarlet.
Is cent ones you can have
now at 30 cents each.
Better Goods. The best
value we were ever able to
offer. SI.oo, SIPS, $I,5o
5000.
Ladies' Ribbed. Good
value at 30 cents each. Our
price on this lot, "a cents
A splendid purchase.
Ladies Vest and Pants, as
to 38 inch: price 2sc, 39c
soc, 75c, ST. 90, $l,25, $3.50
All of the above are big
value.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
WHILE Chief Of Police svivgelt !.

WHILE Chief OF Police Swiggelt Ia
censured, and no doubt Justly, for the
part that be has taken in the Illegal
charges for feeding the prisoners CON
fined at the City Hall. we think The
Police Committee Is fully as much 10
blame as he IL. All the bills from the
police department pass through their
hands, and it certainly Is their duty to
be fully convinced that they are correct
before they are approved and presented
10 Council. Every member of that
committee receives so cents for each
meeting that be attends, and II bills
are TO be passed the same as these feed
bills have been, without inquiry as to
whether they are just or not, there Is
very little use in the committee meet
ing at all, and the money that they
receive from the city had much better
be saved and used toward paying these
Illegal bills. 1t is all folly to claim that
the Chief OF Police did not know that
he was wronging the city In this mat
ter, and If the City Solicitor did not
know any more about the law than
what he says, 1t seems that It Is about
time that We had some one in that
position that does know.
The fact remains that the chief OF
police has, during the past fifteen
months, pocketed $4GS. 80 of the tax
payers money, of which he has no
right TO claim OF accept single cent.
1t would no doubt be right that he
should he called upon to refund this
money to the city. But who will ask
him to do sop II certainly cannot be
the Councilmen that pocketed over
5000 of the city's money illegally;
neither can II be the honored mem
Der OF that body who received $50 a
month from the gasoline company for
scting as their superintendent, which
at the most was only sinecure. There
Is no one but the taxpayers to demand
that this money shall be returned, and
we are very much mistaken iu the
chief If he does not heed this demand
and return 1t to the city treasury at
once. This is the only way by which
he can set himself right with the pub.
lie, and maintain the high estimation
in which he has been held by the
people. He knew when he accepted
this money from Mr.. Pyle that il was
something given for nothing. and if
this was done in ignorance he will not
lose any time in placing it where it be-
longs.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
Philadelphia Wilmington 4,
baltimore Railroad

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FRANKLIN ClIy. S ~ a. m.
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Leave Philadciphia, Broad Street for ".
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For Philadelphia (expressl, 2Ol, = IN
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FOR New Castle. kIrkwood, MiddslaN
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vills, scaiord, Laurel, aud Dcihar u
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| For further Information, passenger .
referred to the llckot oihce at the statila.
Trains marked thus ~ are limited Npfe
upon which extra iare Is charged.
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General Manager. General Passenger Aftl
WILMINGTON STEAMBOAT CO.
l.s.ssIls STEAMERS LsS!sss
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
OVERCOATS.

We have just received a very
large invoice of fine overcoats
from a manufacturer who is 90
ing to retire from the business,
in which we have many we
think are great bargains as we
closed out the entire lots and
got them about 90 per cent un-
der price and intend to sell them
the same way. SO if you arc
in want Of one come and see
them. They will do you good
whether you buy or not.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02
G. VORRELL,
Fifth and ShipIey SITS
Tapestry Brussels
CARP rs.

We represent all the
leading makes and retail
them at a small advance on
the manufacturers cost
compare our cash prices
with those asked by credit
houses, and see if you can
afford to pay the difference.
Everyone knows a Rox-
bury carpet or a 10-wire
Smith, or a Stinson,-Our
price for these goods is 95c
per yard, Csc made, laid and
lined. We have othe r
makes at the same price.
1t you want a cheaper car
pet we give you the grade
that you can scarcely tell
from Roxbury for S5c
made, laid and lined. An.
other good lined from 80 to
Toe and 75c on the floor.
We do not advertise gilt
tering generalities blu t
give makes and prices. Can
show you almost every new
pattern made. As far as
possible kindly bring sizes
OF rooms with you.
Daily Republican., 1889-11-02

WIN you heed the warningi The Sig
nal perhaps OF the sure approach Of that
more terrible disease, Consumption. Ask
yourselves If youca afford for the sake OF
saving 90 cents, to run the risk and do
nothing for it. We know from expert
ence that Shiloh's Cure will Cure your
Cough. 1t never fails. This explains
why more than Million Bottles were
sold the past year. 1t relieves Group and
Whooping Cough at once. Mothers do
not be without 1t. For Lame Back, Side
Or Chest, use shiloh's Porous laster. N
3. Dsnforth, Wholesale aud ret all agent
second and Market streets, w ilming ton