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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
MONTREAL, CAN.
INSTRUMENTATION.

In these latter days of science and art,
The magtcian's skill takes no leading part
Still many juggler we yet may find
Gan puzzle the brain and startle the mind.
In a trial of skill not long ago
Between one who came ffom landJof snow.
And a wizard brown from Arabia's sand,
The latter held forth in his open hand
bulbous plant which gay howerefs bore,
Simply lovely plant, and nothing more
But second look to our great surprise,
Revealed on its front with glittering eyes
serDents head. whose angry, rising crest
And darting tongue, struck terror to the breast
With nimble fingers the magician tore
Oh the serpent'S head and threw on the floor
When.of reptile form we could find no trace,
But radiant rainbow filed all the place.
Then the Northern wizard essayed his art
By pulling his head and body apart
When an ancient Persian appeared to visw
OF whose tragic end the Bible tells true;
But moment he stayed, then of head bereft.
Quickly disappeared; still man was left
Whose head, too, came of, and fell to the
ground;
Yet underneath, another man was found
Who still may live. Here the trial ended
The prize was won for which they contended
NJ. Q. WOODFORp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
RILEY ONCE A SIGN PAINTER.
The Time When the HoOsIer Poet Did Some
Nice Jobs With Brush.

The Time When the HOosier Poet Did Some
Nice Jobs With Brush.
Warsaw Times.l
1 have wondered good many times how
many people in Warsaw remember when
James Whitcomb Riley was a resident of
that place. 1t was in the spring of 1873,
when was reading medicine there and
Riley was in town filling an engagement,
or engagements, painting window signs.
He was handy at this sort of thing, and did
some nice jobs.
Later, with very deft and cunning
hand, he made drawings for his poems,
ouaintness as his "Old Swimmin' Hole" is
full of poetry. About this time the Indian
ian printed some little things of mine
picturesquely little, some of them, from q
literary standpoint. But, out OF charity or
to encourage me, or to get rid of me, the
rhymes were printed and one day Riley and
were talking about them while he was
painting a sign for the boss jewelry store,
near Mr.. Wynant's drugstore.
In mild friendly way, he was trihe
envious of my success in getting into print,
and posed beside him while he painted
the Try" in jewelry, as person whose lit
erary standing was assured. When he had
made marine blue period, he took off his
apron aud we went over to the Wright
House together to see little bit of rhyme
which he said he had there. He wanted my
opinion and criticism on it, and as had
more opinion and criticism to give than
anything else, was willing to bestow it
even on a sign painter. Riley read the
poem. 1t was called 1.-The Argonaut," and,
inexperienced as was knew that only a
poet and genius could have written it. l
was unstinted in my praise, and knew the
Hoosier poet was born and was only wait
ing the recognition of the public, which i'll
few years it so magnifcently and munif-
Gently gave.
After this episode an abiding and deep
rooted friendship was the result. 1 have
met him since then, and haveread about all
he has ever written, but nothing ever pleas
ed me so much-no reading" have ever
heard of his-pleased me so we'll as that lit
tie poem, ''The Argonaut," read one raw
spring day up in cold room by curtain
less window in the Wright House block.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Out of Reach.
Buffalo Courier.l

bunal0 Cour1er.l
Defendants Lawyer-This case cannot go
on, your Honor.
The Court-It has been adjourned, Mr..
Choat, no less than eight times to accommo-
date you. 1 shall not permit any further de-
lay. Take jury.
Lawyer-But the Court has no jurisdic-
tion
The Court-I shall like to know why not,
sir?
LawYer-Because my client has been dead
nearly month.
The Court-Then I'm afraid the process
OF this Court, being written on paper, would
be destroyed by ire before it got to him.
The case was dismissed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
What's the Diferencea

Chicago Tribune.l
my friend, are you looking for work?"
"Ughl MOI"
''My friend, your handI am not look
ing for work, either. don't want work.
1 want my share of the wealth OF this coun-
try, and am going to get It'll I'm ready to
wade through blood for it if can't get it
any other way. The country owes me liv-
ing. Isn't that your platform?"
ugh! Yes"
"Goodl And if women and children stand
in my way they must be killed, too?"
"Ugh! Yes. Kill heap"
CHATS the talkl You're q brother
Anarchist. amt you?"
"Ughl dunno"
''What are you, anyhow"
"Ughl Iniun."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
543-A MYSTERIOUS FABRIC.

In former days, so we are told,
Then brass was brass, and gold was gold;
And wool was wool, and leather, leather,
And goods were made to stand the weather.
But in these days. when Shoddy's king,
No ones, but those within the ring,
But little know, or little care,
What It's they eat. or drink. or wear.
Yet sometimes things come to our knowledge
Not taught in church, or schools or college.
But yesterday, chanced to find
A,curious thing that struck my mind;
Though well knew, earth, sea, and air
Were searched for things for man to wear,
Yet ne'er before had chanced to think
That cloth was made from naught but drink
1t seems in Dublin that famous city
Where drink is plenty. mOre's the pity
Mixed ale aud beer, and liquor strong,
Are woven in pieces wide and long;
Which cloth, the quality possesses,
When made in capes, in cloaks, or dresses,
OF turning wet, in stormy weather,
Like down of goose, or duckling's feather,
Perhaps so strange it should n OF seem,
Like idle thought, or poets dream,
For well we know, Ewes son on daughter,
When full of gin, will take no water
KNOXVILLE, CONN. NJ. @. WooDFoRD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
545-WHAT WAS IT

As was following path, not long ago, Ieada
barrier lying across the path, which checked
my progress, and 1 was unable to proceed
further in the direction that had been going
This barrier was not stationary, as you may
think, but was continually moving away from
me; and yet, stand as long as 1 might, it would
always lie before me, although it did not stop
an instant in moving away from me- Ny
weight was too great to pass over il, yet much
heavier bodies than could pass over it with
ease. Without the substance of which this
body was composed no man could live yet ft
causes the death of many people. This sub
falling to the gronnd. Men can make this sub
stance rise in the air and float like feather,
but none can make it come to the earth again,
after it is in floating condition.
r. U. ONTorr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Iuln's Appeasement.
Republican,

Blnghampton RepubHcan.l
Coward! Lying-hearted man," Missed
: Lula d'Efington between her set teeth,
when Richard Kurdaleeong replied that she
could only be sister to him.
lula, you are excited. Your words do
not consist" replied Richard, calmly.
'Triher! Base migrate. explain your
SELF" was all the girl could utter.
''If I am Richard the lyin' hearted, sure
ly am no coward"
Another moment and he beheld the wan
corpse of Lula d'Efington prone at his feet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
4-CHARADE.

There stands man of whom you've heard,
Behind him is an insect small;
But, strange to say, without a word,
The two together fall,
And then another sight is shown,
More durable than the other.
1t Is the precious diamond stone
The mingled two together;
o. who could think that living things
So soon could petrify?
But SO it is; and nature brings
Open wonders to the eye.
ARTILIUS LAURENTIUa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
546-AR1rHMEr1cAL PROBLEMS.


A schoolboy, Euclid was my dread.
Its sines and tangents turned my head;
Algebra, too, / am afraid
Was not my line;
In mathematics, 1t was said,
That might shine.
This problem then to me was given:
So take a third of six from seven
That what remains will then be even.
Twas past my power.
You try-perhaps it may enliven
An idle hour.
Another one call to mind:
Take two from five, leave four behind;
A sum like that was sure to find
A dusty shelf.
think the problem was designed
By satan's self.
The erowning task was still to come:
Write down the number six and from
The same take one, and leave the sum
Remaining nine;
found the task so troublesome
l couldn't shine.
W. WILSON.
MONTREAL, CAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
The Bnckwoods Telegraph System.

Improvised Messenger-"Message, 30
cents; writing it out, 10 cents; envelope, .
cents; inclosing, cumming and directing it,
IS cents; new pair of rubbers for boy, 90
cents; carriage hire, 81; ringing the bell, 10
cents; use of pencil in signing name, scents
loafng on the way, so cents. Ante up
quick, old man; I'm in hurry l'-Judge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
550-ANAGRAM.

The dread destroyer goes abroad.
He crushes spire and dome;
He deals destruction with his rod,
And he will not SHIELD ROME"
NELSONIAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Last Words.

Chicago Herald.
'What are you reading, Kate?"
"Oh, it's one of the monthly magazines.
Here's an interesting article OIL the last
words of prominent men,
''The last wordsi Did they have any?"
eyes, of course -
"Where were their wives?"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
549-CONUNDRuM.
nae this and guess him Il Won can 2,

'.Riddle me this and guess him If you can.'
Why is a wood pile like frying pan?
Although both often have to DO with stakes
(steaks),
The one who guesses that the clue forsakes.
will not tell you more, because think
You'll catch the answer quicker than wink.
OCoNoMowoC, WIS. BITTER SWEET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
P1rrsBURG's IMMORTAL MAN

A nice little tribute was paid the pop
ular balladist upon his remarking that
America had no national hymn. "rVive
PAmerica,. by Millard," cried some one in
the audience. This was responded to by a
graceful protest and the singing of the stir
ring lyric. Would you believe it. the song
caricature 'Shoo Fly" brought some $50, 900
by its sales.
Stephen G. Foster, the writer of 1.-THE
Suwanee River" was a Pittsburg man of
great musical genius, whose talent ran to
ballad making, but had no financial sense
whatever in it. Most of his beautiful songs
were published for the mere pleasure of
seeing them in print, and many more, alas!
for couple of days board. He died in
Bellevue Hospital, poor soul. He was an
undersized man, with melancholy brown
eyes.
1t may not be uninteresting to singers of
that beautiful ballad to know that in the
original manuscript score the notes of the
second measure, belonging to the words
"Suwa-nee river" are of exactly equal
length-four quarter notes-not dotted
''Suwa-nee-river, as we are accustomed to
sing it. The name which he wrote for it,
also, is "Old Folks at Home" The recur-
renee of the words "Suwanee river" re-
christened it for many.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
The Coming Exhibitions,

London Punch j
smudyer (who thought he really would
score" with his landscape this year,
Now, what ought to get for it?
Art Critic Candid friend Three
monthsl
And pulls it all to pieces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
FROM MUSIC TO STYLES.
Fashion Chat-for Lndies-A Sensible Belle
Pretty Things.

Chantilly will be the favorite lace for
summer dresses. The imported Empire de-
signs are coming to us in ''person lengths, p"
that is, reaching from shoulder to foot in
stead of from waist line, as heretofore. This
to accommodate the Grecian gown making,
which is an established style so far. Some
of them are So inches deep, with border
almost skirt deep. Leaves and sprays are
the favorites, with life-sized vines of all
sorts. Lace mantles will also be very popu-
lar; this and the bewitching 'Tosca scar"
made of five yards Of India silk, bordered
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
54S-1NvERrEn rRrANcIF

l. Swimming (O6s.) 2 Signs meaning slow
(MttS.l & Small drums. 4 Ago g. To weary.
z. Exclamations. 8. A bone. 9. A letter.
A Boz,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
TWO PRIZES FOE APRIL.

A handsome and very desirable prize Will be
awarded for each Of the best two lots Of
answers to the Sphinx nuts published during
April The solutions must be forwarded
weekly, and full credit will be given each COM
petitor at the close of the month
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
it'll E Bertha

It'll E Bertha
was a very poor
girl, who well
deserved every
bo dy' s pity.
She was an Or
phan, her father
and mother
having died,
while she was
but q very few
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Fair Warning.

She-You must never let father see you
put your srm around nv waist.
He-Why, would he be so angry2
She-No, dear; but he would.try 10 bor,
row some money from you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
A Perilous Errand.

Officer q A. M.)-Here, what are you
doing In this doorway? You must move
on.
Nupop-'Shl I was only waiting for
you. I'm going to rouse up this night
drug-elerk, and want professionalism,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
MILoRD's MEN IN WAITING.

Among the other male servants is
milord's valet, with well-known duties. A
bright one receives e70 per year and will
easily manage to secure as much more
Then there are the head cooks, to none of
whom are paid one-sourth the price given
by the American nouveau-riches to their
recently imported chefs, who receive from
e125 to e150, with perquisites of about ESQ
from the sale of drippings and fats. There
is also head coachman, at ECO to ESQ, un-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
ANSWERS

534The evolution theory.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
536-It-em, emit, mite, time.
53T-Elaps: L Lapse. 2 Lepas. Lapel
4 Pales. s. Leaps. 6. Salep. z. Peals Pleas,
g. Slape. TO- Spale.
53S-She is out often.
5S9- Ia 3 q =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07

A L A r
B A r
A B n D r
b E A r
H A D
r A 2 o r
A @ E r
2 K A
A D o o R
D E A r
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r
540-Oh.end.
64l-A pack Of cards.
The silver state., 1889-03-14
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW CHAIRMANsMIPs.

Rearrangcment Of senate Committees.
WASHINGTON, March l3.-In the re-
arrangement of the Senate Committees
the following new Chairmanships have
heen allotted: Agriculture and Forestry,
Paddock of Nebraska; Engrossed Bills,
Cockerill Of Missouri; Enrolled Bills,
Farrell Of Illinois; to Examine the
Several Branches of the Civil Service,
Higgins Of Delaware; on Organization
and Expenditure Of Public Money, His.
cock Of New York; Improvement Of the
Mississippi river, Washburn Of Mime
sofa; Masnfactures. Mcmillan Of Michi-
gan; Railroads, Mitchell of Oregon;
Transportation Routes to Seabosrd, Quay
Of Pennsylvania; Woman Suffrage.
Vance Of North Carolina. The Select
Commissions to examine methods of con.
ducting business in the executive depart
ments and to examine into the condition
of the Civil Service are abolished. A
new committee to investigate the subject
OF irrigation aud arid lands is created,
with Stewart of Nevada chairman.
The silver state., 1889-03-14
lCATTLEMEN IN COUNCIL.

Considering Means 10 Combat the Beef
Trust.
ST. LOUIS, March l3.-The rotunda of
the Southern Hotel was crowded by the
delegates to the legislative conference
to consider methods of combating the
beef combine.
The opinion among the delegates is
that little difficulty will be experienced
in securing the passage of any law which
receives approval of the Convention.
The Convention was called to order
and temporary organization effected.
Committees were appointed and the
Convention took a recess.
The silver state., 1889-03-14
TAILORING
IA J. B. BLEDSOE, IN
Third street Below oriental Hall.

Agent for Woodrun Co., New York. Suits
made to order and Fit Guaranteed or no pay.
Finest Of Samples ever brought to WHINE
uucca-
Cleaning and Repairing . Specially.
winnemvcca, April 8, 1885.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

DEADwooD, D. T., March l3.-Doc
Dougherty and James Wilson, the two
Homestake train robbers. broke Jail
Tuesday night. They stole two horses
and made good their escape. The
Sheriff with strong posse is in pursuit
but there is little hope Of their 70.
capture, as they have several hours the
start and are we'll mounted. Dougherty's
case was set for trial to-day. Wilson
was being held as witness against
Dougherty.
The silver state., 1889-03-14
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERN "RsHIP.
Wilson to Hold Until the Contest II
Settled.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 49,
The Supreme Court refused the writ of
mandamus of Goff This leaves Wilson
Governor until the contest comes before
the Legislature.
The effect of the decision is that
Wilson, the Governor, holds over until
the contest between Fleming and Goff
is settled. Golf is not entitled to the seat
on the ground that the returns have not
been declared by the Legislature. The
fight now will be the Wilson's Goff
quo warranto.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

The proprietors Of SANTA ABLE have author.
lied the Eagle Drug >tore to refund your money
IL, after giving this California King Of Cough
Cures fair trial as directed, it fails to give sats
faction for the cure of Coughs, Group, Whooping
Cough and all Throat and Lung troubles. When
the disease affects the head, and assumes the
form Of Catarrh, nothing is so effective as CALI
FORNIA CAT-R-CURE. These preparations are
without equals as household remedies. Sold at
81. 90 a package Three for 50. so.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

Are you disturbed st night and broken Of your
rest by . sick child suffering and rying with the
excrutiating pain Of cutting teeEhi II 90, 60 At
once and get . bottle Of MRS. wNsLow's SoorB
NE SYRUP. IL will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately Depend upon it, mothers, there Ii
no mistake about It, It cures dysentery and
diarrh@a, regulates the bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
gives tone and energy to the whole system.
Mrs. Winslows Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription Of
one Of the oldest and hest female nurses and
BY all druggists throughout the world. Price %
cents bottle. n-1y-mw
The silver state., 1889-03-14
HELD TO ANSWER

Milwaukceans Aroused Against Chinese
MILWAUKEE,, March l3.-Sam Yip and
Hah Sing were each held to appear in
the Criminal Court in $1,000 bail. On
cross examination the fact was brought
out that the Cinnamon having debauched
one girl they used her for a decoy
to secure other victims. Half the laun.
dries in the city suffered more or less
damage. There is deep ipg that the
Chinese must go. The police are doing
everything to protect the Celestials, but
more trouble is anticipated.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

NEW YoRK, March l3.--Psrnell's suit
in the Irish courts for ESQ, 600 against
the Times, is supplemented by suit in
London for flOO. 600 by Psrnell and one
for f5, 1000 by Campbell, Psrnell's Secre-
tary, against the proprietor and printer of
the Times. who are not exempted from
liability, not having testified before the
Commission.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

Boots Made to Order!
For al prices, from I'll to go pair. Boots
the best brands sold a. cheap as anywhere op
the Pacific Slope.
~ Agent for Brewster's Rein Holders.
which no carriage or wagon should be without
The silver state., 1889-03-14

LAND OFFICE AT CARSON CITY, NEy. /
February 18th, 1889.

LAND OFFICE AT CARSON CRY, NEv.
February l5th 1889. J
NoTIcE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his inten
tion to make final proof in support OF his claim
and tn said proof wil be made before the Dis
trict Judge, and in his absence then before the
County Clerk of Humboldt County, at Whine
nucca, New on the 20th day of March, 1880, viz
John McLersn, Homestead Application, No. 421
sor the W. NE Il WI. s. 4. sec. Z, TIP. Al, N.
r. 40 +. NJ. d. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land viz:
JOHN DOOLEY, of Paradise Valley, New.
BERNARD FISHER,
CONRAD HINkEY, ="
HERMAN KNIEKE, I"
o. H. GALLUP, Register.
Ceb Is, 1889. .30ds
The silver state., 1889-03-14

LONDON, March l3.-Ths election held
in the BsrnsIey Division Of Yorkshire, to
fill the vacancy in the House of Commons
caused by the rstirsmeut Of Courtney
Stanhope Kenny. Libersl, resulted in the
return Of Lord Comptsn. Gladstonisu,
who received 6,3s2 votes, against 3,6Sl
for his opponent. sszSF 'F's' q
The silver state., 1889-03-14
TINE Sticking wsAvERs

The situation Favorable for their Sue.
cess
FALL RIVER, March l3.-The strike
situation is not greatly changed, bat it
appears to be in favor Of the weavers.
Only 1000 out of the 1000 looms are
running Good order prevails.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

BERLIN, March l3 Count Won Ber-
chem, Under Secretary of State, will rep
resent Germany at the coming conference
here concerning Samoa.
The silver state., 1889-03-14

~ REPAIRING, In tho Saddle, Harness an,
Boot Departmental, promptly attended to, .
prices to suit the times.
do Il H. 8. STAUNTON
The silver state., 1889-03-14

.a~ TIE BUYERS lUIEEis
:: I! !: !: : !; !: 8 8 J
~ III - issued March and Sept,
64S ~ each year. 1t is an ency-
IN clopedia of useful infor-
kM nation for all who pdr-
%HF chase tho Injuries or the
necessities Of life. We
can clothe you and furnish you with
AL the necessary and unnecessary
appliances to ride, walk, dance, sleep.
eat, 6sh. hunt. work, 60 TO church,
or stay at home. and in various sizes.
styles and quantities. Just figure out
what IL required to do all these things
ccMFORTABlI. and you can mako fair
estimate of the value Of the BUYERS
GUIDE, which will be sent upon
receipt of 10 cents to pay postage,
MONTGOMERY WARD 4 CO.
Hl-ll4 Michigan Avenue. Chicago. Ill.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-09
HELP
Three Things Which Every Boy and
Girl ShOulu now

A child can learn TO do many things in
an emergency or an accident which vii
give relief. Here are three simple pre-
s%criptions" which boys and girls should
remember. We get them from Wide
Awake:
a. An Ingrowing Toenail: Heat S
bit of mutton tallow hot in a spoon and
pour ii on the bad place The sore
ness disappears, and in a few days the
edge of the nail can be cut as usual.
2. Nose bleed: Grasr firmly the nose
with finger and thumb of the right hand
for fully ten minutes, completely stop
ping the movement Of air through the
nose. u will stop the bleeding
which will not return. This Is the al
vice Of an eminent surgeon.
3. When you spill the ink: Hurry for
some cold water, an empty cup and a
spoon. Pour a little water on the stain.
The water dilutes the ink, making the
stain less deep, Of curse. Then dip il
up lightly and quickly into the cup. Go
on pouring clean water on the SPOT aud
dipping up. You can repeat this until
there is not the slightest mark left Of the
accident, no matter how much was
spilled.
To remove a dry ink stain dip upon IL
hot milk and rub it. Repeat unu. tue
stain is gOn