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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
A MAGICAL TREE.
One Has Only to Touch 1t TO Get What
He Wishes.

One Has Only to Touch 1t TO Get What
He Wishes.
Washington Post.1
She was a charming blonde, with hair the
color Titians loved to paint, and melting
blue eyes that seemed to invite inspection,
and the closer the better. Turning the. big
bronze knob of the door leading into the
main corridor of the White House, the fair
unknown in tones of liquid silver inquired
of the bashful representative of the Post,
ePlease, sir, can you tell me where the
wishing tree is situated?'
For an instant the history maker was in a
quandary, but in the course of brief con-
versation, ascertained that the visitor was
in earnest about her question. Some one
had told her that there was tree in di-
rect line from the White House, in front of
jackson square, which susceptible maideAs
were in the habit of touching and making a
wish as they did so.
Close scrutiny of the neighborhood
showed that such a tree exists, but whether
it possessed the qualities ascribed to it re-
mains to be seen. The meridian of Wash
ington, an imaginary line from which lOngi-
tude was formerly reckoned tor the United
States, runs through the center of the White
House, and in the grounds near
the Washington Monument there was
until a comparatively recent period an
old sandstone column, probably three
feet in height, known as the me-
ridian stone. The tree in question stands
directly as the meridian line in front of the
horse balanced on its hind feet, which is SO
conspicuous looking north from the White
House windows. According to the young
lady, if the wish is proper one it is sure to
be granted after the magic tree is touched,
and the bark shows evidence of numerous
visits by the fair sex who desire to tempt
fate.
p Probably this tree will become popular
with the sterner sex now that its properties
are known and its location determined, and
especially with those who are seeking Of
fcial distinction at the hands Of the Presi-
dent. Whether any of those at the Execu-
tive Mansion Yesterday had heard of the
wishing tree or not il is difficult to say, but
it is certain that there was large crowd and
a few of the Congressman in attendance
wanted merely to pay their respects.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
A CHASE In THE SKY.
How a Delaware Eagle Captured a Hungry
Fish Hawks Dinner.

How a Delaware Eagle Captured a Hungry
Fish HAWKS Dinner.
Smyrna (Del.) Times.J
A novel sight was witnessed over the
northern part Of the town at noon yester-
day. Those who are familiar with the
habits of birds Of prey know that the eagle
makes slave of the osprey or fishing hawk,
SO far as he can, as food gatherer. The
hawk had caught a fish for his dinner, pre-
sumably from one of our adjacent mill
ponds. An eagle which had been watching
the movements of the hawk saw the silvery
scales as the latter bore it up on its pinions
an started in rapid pursuit, determined to
have that fish all for himself
The hawk seemed as determined to hold
on to it. Neither of them are birds that
come about town, but perhaps the hawk
thought the eagle would desist if it few over
where SO many people were, but in this it
was mistaken. Several circles were made
around the spire of the Episcopal Church,
up and down, and it was not until they got
over Delaware street that the hawk let go
its hold on the fish. This was all the eagle
wanted, and in space of perhaps less than
15 feet from where it had left the hawks
claws the eagle had caught it in its talons
and sailed away to some tree to eat its din
ner and be on the lookout for that or some
other hawk to in the same way provide its
supper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Prnrer a Grsnt Attraction.

IT is estimated that from 5000, 900 to A.
OOO, 900 of people gather every week here in
America in the weekly prayer meeting.
This is noteworthy fact. If Booth plays
Hamlet 100 nights it is considered extra
ordinary. If Mary Anderson enacts Juliet
for month, the success is phenomenal.
Yet the mimic hero and heroine are aided
by scenic splendor and cooperating actors
and actresses and orchestral effects. The
prayer meeting programme remains the
same. There is no stage. The theme is the
"old, old story" Nevertheless, it draws
continuously, age after age.
Why? Is it not because it meets and
satisfies felt want?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
SUNDAY THOUGHTS
on
MORALS MANNERS
BY A CLERGYMAN.


WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.1
ONE of the shrewdest and most successful
merchants Of this city sat in cozy converse
tion, the other evening, with his pastor-a
frequent and welcome guest. Hewas not
church member, but was church attendant.
They conversed on variety of topics, when
the merchant chanced to say:
'HThings are different now from what they
were when I began business years ago.
Then customers came to us; now we 60 to
them
SIS the drummer system good one?"
asked the minister.
"There are objections to it." answered the
merchant. SIT immensely increases the cost
of doing business, especially to the whole
salers We seldom see and are never sure
of our customers. On the other hand, the
retailers no doubt profit by it. 1t is easier
to be sought than to seek"
81 know that from my experience in this
parish" heartily assented the clergyman.
my criticism upon the churches, con-
tinued the merchant, sis that they are like
the Bourbons-they learn nothing and for
get nothing. Business has changed, and we
duJusb OuIsc4Ncs W buo CuduRcs OOSlaA
usages have been changed, and the fashion
ables make haste to recognize and adopt the
new style. The church alone is unchang-
ing. See our drummers. They cover the
continent. Where are your drummers
Cooking at the parson)? Occasionally
Quixote like you runs his legs off. But
what could I do were the only drummer
in my house? 1 can employ nv time better
and make more money by experimenting
my business, and letting others drum for
me. The minister should be the head of
his house. His work is to make others
work"
"But they won't work" sighed the min
lister.
"That is what I say" was the reply.
''The churches are on the old bases. Their
methods are antiquated. They wait for the
people to come to them instead of going to
slow goods I push those goods out, lower
the price, make an inducement, create
market. The churches, on the contrary,
lazily open their doors once q week, clang
the bell, if they have one, in a ding-dong
way and practically say: You people out
there come in here and be saved! When
the people don't come they put it down to
total depravity: If we sinners ran our busi-
ness as you saints run your churches we
would go into bankruptcy in year"
As the clergyman went home from the in
terview he was thoughtful. He felt sure
that his friend had exaggerated the Bour-
bonism Of churches, but was afraid. that this
keen, intelligent observer had some warrant
for his criticism,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
A Hint for Ministers.

Let every minister to-day aim at the
bringing of some one to Christ. There is a
good deal of talk about Christ. You shall
hear it in every pulpit. This may be inter-
esting, but 1t is not the main thing. Sup
pose you should call at the Office and ask to
see the editor of this journal. "oh, yes"
says the clerk, "the editor is in" Then he
begins to tell you what fine man the edi-
tor is, what able leaders he writes, what an
executive head he carries on his shoulders.
what kind employer he makes. Half an
hour is thus occupied. Your time is gone.
You have not got into the sanctum. Would
you feel that your errand was performed? Is
the chatter of the clerk the equivalent of
that intended interview with the editor?
We say, then, to the Rev. DR.. Round
about: Don't discourse concerning Christ
to-day. Bring some one to Him. Person
alize your preaching. When men want to
see Jesus, why not lead them to Him. The
ushers at the door bring strangers into the
church and seat them. What does the ush-
er in the pulpit do?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

gence, and the cafes are full of officers, pas
sengers and residents gossiping gaily and
indulging in cooling drinks. The passen-
gers swarm over the island seeking Tor OBJ
jects of interest, and the sailors go on sprees
and make night hideous. About one-tenth
of the population are white, seven-tenths
are coal black, and the remainder are mix
lures of the two. The mixed bloods are
rapidly increasing. There are no roads and
no vehicles. Everybody walks except the
sick, who are carried in sedan chairs, for a
carriage could not get up the hills, and the
paths are often steps cut in the rocks.
BEVERLY CRUMP.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

plan would secure three results. First.
more permanent pastorates. A minister
would think twice before vaeating a pulpit
one OF whose adjuncts was a paid-np premi-
um of this kind. Next, the avoidance Of
poverty to his loved ones, in case Of the
sudden death Of the preacher. 1t is dreary
and too common spectacle-this of family
reared in refinement and suddenly plunged
over the Niagara of temporal ruin by the
removal of the bread-wInner. Last, the ex-
preston Of practical sympathy, at the ten
derest point, on the point Of the parish.
Clergymen, as a rule, are the most poorly
paid Of all skilled laborers. The average
wages of q mechanic are higher than the
average salary of preacher. 1t is an
authentic statistic that the remuneration of
the average minister in the United States is
not more than $3.50 year. And the clergy
receive more here than in any other coun-
try. Of course, men do not go into the min
istry to make money. But preaching ought
not to be synonymous with beggary. At any
rate, the insurance plan would be brave
help always and everywhere, and could be
arranged at small cost to the churches.
What do our good people say about this?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Fortune seeking Fmigrnnr..

Many poor family that seeks the Western
wilds In the hope of winning a fortune is pre-
served from that Insiduous foe of the emigrant
and frontiersman--chills and fever-hy Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. So e1fectually does
that incompatible medicinal defense fortify
the system against the combined influence of a
malarious atmosphere and miasma-tainted
water. that protected by it the pioneer, the
miner or the tourist provided with it, may
safely encounter the danger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
nIinI.terinl Llfe Iu.urance.

A BUSINESS man writes to one of the
prominent religious journals suggesting a
plan of ministerial life insurance. He
thinks church in calling a pastor might
provide, in addition to his salary, policy
Of life insurance on which it should pay the
premium solong as the relation continued.
This friend of the clergy thinks that his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
How TO Gain Strength.

''WHo," says jay would go out in the
morning, not knowing what a day may
bring forth, without retiring first and COM
mitting himself to God ?'' Beerhaave, the
and meditation. "This,'' he often told his
friends, "gave him strength and hrmness
for the business of the day." The great
Judge Hale, too, rose betimes to pray and
read Gods word, without which, he said,
nothing prospered with him all day"
Gladstone, when the busiest man in En-
gland, always found or took time for his re-
Hgious exercises and duties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
A Farm in Old London.
London Globe.l

Old London is SO rapidly disappearing
hat we are glad to hear of a little bit of it
still remaining. A correspondent writes:
''There is an old farm and barn still stand
ing in Swan street. Minories, in part
called Goodmau's Fields Stow, the his
torian, says that when he was boy he used
go to Goodman's Fields and buy milk hot
from the kine,' at the rate Of three ale pints
for q penny. And Stow, need scarcely
tell you was born on the 9TH of April, 1906. I"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
An Anecdote of Dean Stanley.

PHILLIPS BROOKS told an interesting
and amusing anecdote of Dean Stanley re-
Gently. The Dean sent note to shoe
maker regarding some work which that az
tisan was doing for him. The writing was
so difficult to decipher that the shoemaker
returned it to the Dean with a note SAYING,
innocently, that he was "unaccustomed to
the chirography of the higher classes" and
asked for translation. "Just as il" said
the Dean. laughingly, in relating the an
ecdote to the Boston, divine, II am to be
held responsible for the handwriting Of the
entire British aristoeracy."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Neirhbor,ur Kiudue.,.

The Kansas City Star finds this in
Kansas paper: "Mr. and Mrs. Garland
wish to express their thanks to their frien ds
and neighbors who SO kindly assisted at the
burning Of their hotel last Monday morn
ing"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

graceful curve, until the farthermost all
but touches the Delta of the 0rinoco river.
They are SO numerous and so neighborly
that it would seem difficult for large ship
to pass through, and they do afford a pro-
lection to the waters of the Caribbean Sea
from the gales of the Atlantic. These are
the Caribbean Islands, the Lesser Antilles,
among the most picturesque and delightful
spots on earth, as beautiful as any in the
Mediterranean, and with better climate
than the rest of the tropics. Although they
have been settled for nearly 400 years, and
were in fact the cradle of the New World,
we know and hear but little of them nova
days, and they fill very small place in the
worlds thoughts, although they have filled
manv large ones in its history.
As viewed from the sea, each island pre-
sents the appearance of volcanic cone, but
approaching nearer the observer notices
that they are torn and twisted, broken and
bent with the violence of natures convul-
sions, which, by the way, have not ceased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

had rash on my body and face for month.
Hearing Of Burdock Blood Bitters took one
bottle and have not even mafk of it on me
now.-KTTTIE BELL. Weedsport, n. Y.
was troubled with an incessant itching of
the skin for eight weeks, which became so bad
my mother thought she would be obliged to
keep me from my studies. began using Bur
taken one bottle am nearly cured. It is a valu-
able medicine:-HowARD UPRIGHT, WAIKIKI,
Ulster Co., N. Z.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

A friendI
to try Bur-
Bitters for
the blood.
three bot
happy to
cured. 1
ure in re-
ing b T.
Bitters to,
: ]. E.
A d a m s,
Mass.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
LANDS OF THE LOTUS.
The Tropical Island of st. Thomas,
Which Very Nearly Became
A PART OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Ruined Castle of the Original and Only
Bluebeard,
CORRESPONDENCE orArHE D1sPATcH.l

ST. THoM AS,
March 1S.-If the
gentle reader will
take a map of the
West Indies be will
notice a group of
almost countless
little islands sweep
ing southwark from
Porto Rico in a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
DIED OF HoMEs1cKNEss.

A few days ago a man from away up
North died here alone, without friend
near him. The doctor said be might have
recovered had he not been so deperately
homesick. The sun shone in vain for him;
the sVeet breath Of spring brought no balm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
THF5Y BLOOM In TIF7 SPPTNG

Last spring 1 was troubled with boils; one
after another would present itself on my arms
and body. l used one bottle of Burdock Blood
Bitters: the boils have all left me. 1t is the
best blood purifier I have ever used.-D. "A.
MYERS. Lawrenceville, Clark Co., o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

advised me
dock Blood
a humor in
After using
ties I am
say I am
take pleas
com m q nd
dock Blood
| my friends.
l D o Y L Z,
Berks Co.,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-16
PROFEssoR LOOMS DEAD.

Yale,s Great Mathematician Ex-
pired Peacefully at 2:45 Yesterday
Afternoon.
AT 2:45 Yesterday afternoon Prof. elias
Loomis, Yale's great mathematician, oreatned
his last at the hospital. Profs. Brewer ana
Dexter were at his bedside at the time OF MS
death. His end was peaceful and without
pain.
In the death of Prof. LOOMS the scientino
world loses one of its most talented and pro-
found members. He was born in Washing.
ton. this State, Aug. z, 1911, and graduated
from Yale in 1880. From 1888 to 1885 he
was tutor in the college, and during this
time. together with Alexander O. Twining OF
West Point, he made observations for de-
terming the attitude of shooting stars. He
was the first person in this country to dis-
cover Hailey's comet on its return to peri
helion in 1885. In 1885 he went to Paris
and spent year offending the iecsnr s;,, Of
and others. Returning to America
he became professor OF mathe-
MATES and natural philosophy in Western
Reserve college, Ohio, where he remained
until 1914. The following years he devot.
ed to astronomical researches, and In 1850
he became professor OF uhtuIah Puio5oPny
and astronomy at Yale, and has since de-
voted large part of his time to original
researches. He wrote number of works
on various scientific subjects. His treatise
on astronomy has been used as text book
| In England; that on analytical geometry
has been translated into Chinese and his
"Meterology" has been translated into
| Arabic. The titles of his scientific papers
| exceed 100 in number and they have ap-
peared both in this country and abroad. In
1854 he received the degree Of Ii. d. from
the University of New York. He was a
member of scientific societies in both Europe
and America, and in 1878 was elected to the
National Academy of Science. Among the
works which have made his name famous
are: "Plane and Spherical Trigonometry'
New York, 1848). progress OF Astronomy,
1850 and 1866, "Analytical Geometry and
Calculus" and "Elements of Geometry and
Comic Sections" QS51 and 1871;
| "Tablss of Logarithms' 1855; "Natural
Philosophy" 1858; "Practical Astronomy
| QS55 and 1860; "Elements of Arithmetic,
1868; "Treatis on Meteorology," QS60;
'Elements of Astronomy" 1850, and others.
He has also published work on 1.-THE De-
scendents of Joseph Loomis."
Prof. Loomis leaves two sons, both of
whom are in distant parts of the world. His
wife died several years ago. For the past 20
years he has lived in suite of rooms on
Church street adjoining the Tontine Hotel.
The funeral of Prof. Loomis will take
place at Battell chapel on Monday after
/ noon.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-16
THE RESULT OF USING
Reunion Go. A, 27lh CIV.

The surviving members of Company A
Twenty.seventh regiment @. ", held thej.
twenty second annual reunion at Captain
Samuel Potter's Hammonassett House, Madi'
SOD, Wednesday. After short time spent
in social enjoyment the veterans sat down &c
genuine shore dinner. After dinner re-
marks were made by Parson Willis B. Isbell
while Alderman Thompson rendered severa
army songs. The party returned home at
o'clock we'll pleased with their reunion
Among those present were Captain Frank D
Sloat, Lieutenant F. NJ. Chapman, Simeon
J. Fox, Serene D. Hopkins, Sherwood S
Thompson, Henry @. Shelton, S. L. Stevens
John Jacobs of North Haven, w. G. Tylel
of Washington, D. G., Chester Backus, J
W. Merrills, franklin Bradley, Samuel De
bold, George Trowbridge Of New York, vii
lis B. Isbell, Alonzo q. Stevens, JOSEPH
Cowan, Samuel Potter, William Barnes.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-16
Personal JOttings.
Prof. Soltau has returned from his summer

SossAhkss
Prof. Soltau has returned from his summer
vacation.
Miss Carrie A. Thalheimer is sojourning
for a week at West Haven shore.
Frank L. Coleman, clerk at Peck Bros. &
Co. Is is home from the Adirondacks.
Road Commissioner Reilly, son and
daughter, went to Saratoga yesterday.
Miss Nora Sweeney, of Dwight school, has
gone to Woodbury. for couple of weeks.
Miss Grace Green of Bridgeport is visiting
with Miss Anna Coombs Of Olive street, this
city.
Mrs. E. N. Halliday, daughter and grand
son have gone to Perkinsville, VT, for a
month.
Prof. A. Nassau has returned from q stay
at Saybrook Point and will take the leader
ship of Mowers orchestra.
Mise Esther Hawley, assistant matron at
the New Haven Orphan Asylum, is visiting
Mrs. J. w. Osborn of Birmingham.
Mr.. Philip Goodhart left for the Oatskills
Wednesday evening, and will be quartered at
the Mansion House, Tannersville, for several
weeks.
Rev. Arthur II. Goodenough will leave the
latter part of the week for the Berkshire
hills. where he will spend his four weeks
vacation.
Harry Punderson will sail from New
York tomorrow on the Etruria for a two
months European trip. He will visit the
Paris exposition.
Ex-Gov. Bigelow, w. J. Atwater and Ma
jor II. q. Strong were appointed on the COM
mittee for the coaching parade at Bethlehem
White Mountains.
George T. Allen of North Quinnipiac
street, Fair Haven, and Miss Lillian L. Bali
ley, daughter of Edward Bailey of 1888 North
Quinnipiac street, were married Wednesday
evening at the home of the bride by Rev. Mr..
Goodenough.
Charles s. Brown, superintendent of ma
chine shops and instructor In machine de.
signs at the Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre
Haute, Ind, is in town on a short visit to his
eastern friends. He returns to resume duties
September LIST.
Rev. T. E. Busfeld and family of Bangor,
Me-, are visiting relatives on Fair Haven
Heights. Mr.. Busfeld has been pastor Of
the First Baptist church in Bangor for the
past four years, and his previous passionate
was the church in Fair Haven.
s. D. Miller and wife and J. T. Benham
and wife, have returned from pleasant
stay at Saratoga Springs. Mr.. Miller's niece,
Miss Laura Miller of Quincy, ILL.,, is visiting
with his family, and left for trip to Boston
yesterday accompanied by Mr.. Miller'a
daughter Mary and Mr.. Cooper, travelling
salesman for M. Seward & Son, and daugh-
ter. The ladies remain for week or two
visiting the summer resorts. Mr.. Miller
and daughter and Miss Laura recently en-
joyed q very pleasant stay at Block Island.