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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
Where widow. Do COnsreEute.

FROM tue CnlcdxO d0EdlusI
Washington is getting to be great place for
widows. Poor widows manage to get into the
departments as clerks or copyists, while rich
widows come here to live in the hopes of pick
ing up some army or navy officer or unsophistl-
Gated Congressman. Women in black, with
dashihg. dangerous eyes shining underneath
the long wells, are as common on the streets Of
Washington as yonng dandies with big canes,
one glove on and the other hanging over the
cane at the regulation angle: In the Langham
Hotel here, a sort of family hotel, accommodate
ing so or so guests, there are by actual count II
Hnidows
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
The Additional stars.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Will new flag have to be hoisted on the
Capitol at Washington next Fourth Of July to
ratify the admission Of the new States? How
many stars will the new flag contain?
ALLEGHENY, December ". AMERICAN.
with the addition of the four new States,
there are now in the United States A States
and 8 Territories and District. The hoisting
of an American flag with 42 stars at Washing
ton, on July 4, 1890. has as much connection
with the admission Of the new States as the
ocean tides have with the condition Of the oil
market.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
ZEE DISPUTE ON rHE LTBRARY.

Nobody supposes that when Andrew Car
negie presented his magnificent library
building to the city of Allegheny he meant
it should prove an apple of discord. Yet
the debates in the City Property Committee
over its government shew more temper than
thoughtfuIness. Because an ordinance was
offered suggesting 8 commission of unofi-
cial citizens, nominated by the Mayor, to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
FELINE FISH CATCHERS.
Remarkable Intelligence of n Family of At
lantIc City Cats.


lantic City Cats.
(, ATLANTIC CITY, December 27.-Nicholas
Long, the operator at the signal station at the
crossing of the West Jersey and Atlantic City
tracks, on the meadows has a mother cat and
three kittens which have been taught to catch
their own fish. The old cat made her appear
ance at the tower some time ago, and Nick"
having no desire to drive her away was obliged
to devise some plan to feed her. This was soon
done. 1t occurred to him that cats were par
ticularly fond of fish and he arranged a small
net which enabled him to procure large num-
beFs Of rhinnows from the neighbofing salt
Placing them in a bucket with sufficient
water 10 keep them alive he proceeded to feed
them at his leisure. This he continued to do
for some time, the old cat occasionally helping
herself, when to bis surprise one morning he
discovered the entire family catching their own
fish from one of the ponds This they have
been doing ever since, and they seem to care as
little for the water as water spaniel. The
cats are all very intelligent, but we do not won-
der at this, as fish diet is said TO be best for
the brains. and a well-feds active brain con-
duces to intelligence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
MINISTER MUfSU'S BAD HEALTH.
The Representative of Japan Goes Home OIL
a Leave of Absence.

a Leave of Absence.
WAsfiINGToN. December Z7.-The departure
of the Japanese Minister on leave of absence
is greatly regretted in diplomatic and social
circles in this city. Mr. Mutsu has been in poor
health since he came here, and during last
summer was quite i'll, so much SO that his
physicians feared he would not be able to spend
the cold weather here and advised him to 90
South. He did not want TO leave the city at all
and had intended to entertain in liberal way
during the season.
should his health improye--bnt there does
not seem to be much hope Of tt-he win return
here after his leave, as he held high position
in the estimation Of the Home Office and with
this Government His wife's health Is also
very delicate and neither Of them was able to
take any quantity of solid food. Their daugl-
ter, however; is strong and vigorous and greatly
devoted to this country. He had young son
at college in the North. During his term here
there was an important commercial treaty en-
tered into between Mexico and Japan, the me-
gotiations for which were under the guidance
of Minister Romero and Minister Mutsu. Mr..
Amaifo Sato, the First Secretary df Legation,
will be Charge d'Affairs during Mr. Mutsu's
absence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
A PLEASANT FAIR.
Fair Women Rule The Tables ar st. Phil6-
menn's School House.

Fair Women Rule The Tables at st. Philo-
menn's School HOuse.
A fair was opened at st. Philomena's School
House yesterday under favorable auspices
The room is tastefully decorated with bunting
and evergreens The room is divided into
booths, and each booth is presided over by the
prettiest OF maidens.
The young ladies' booth Is under the charge
of Misses Minnie Rosswog. Eva Rosswog, Katie
Eibel; Jacobs well, Misses Rose Mentzer and
Inenagerie, Misses Katie Zern. Maggie Klepp-
ner; married ladies' table,, Mrs. S. R0sswog;
Mrs. Holler, Mrs. Banley, Mrs. Miller; married
ber, Mrs. Hermann, Mrs. Mafknieir: young
mems table, Miss Mamie Henneman, Miss
Tillie Foiger. Miss Mamie. Miss Katie Reiman;
confectionery, Misses Mary and Rose .SchmeTl-
hardt and Anna Kornbaur; wheel of fortune,
Misses Mary Staub Lizzie Gamble, Josephine
Graeber. ... -.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

SM1THFIELD street is now so well covered
overhead by the network Of wires, since the
electric road has added its quota, that people
may walk measurably in the shade on that
thoroughfare in the summer. and spirited
horses can dispense with fy-nets The effect is
decidedly picturesque.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
The Worlds Fair.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Has Congress taken any action regarding the
Worlds Fair? ARTIzAN,
PITTsBURG, December q.
bills have now been introduced in Congress
for holding the Worlds Fair in 9F2 in New
York, Chicago, Washington and ST. Louis. AS
soon as the Congressman resume work, after
enjoying the Christmas turkey and other things
connected with the season. they ought to de-
eide where the fair is to be heidi
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

ONE of the most unpleasant suggestions
in regard to the influenza epidemic is that it is
in some way connected with cholera, and is
frequently forerunner Of it. A skillful
Russian specialist in both diseases, Prof.
Zchekaner, favors this view. But his argu-
ments and those of his followers only prove
that certain atmospheric conditions favor both
diseases. We of this latitude have liking for
a cold winter, and if it is needed to keep
cholera away from us next summer our prayer
is for frost and lots of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
prhr. Jo,enh n. TFo~

EAsToN, PA, December E.-Joseph G. Fox, A.
NJ, Professor Of Civil Typographical Engineering
paralysis. He had held the position since 1872
For ten years prior to that he was engaged IN
teaching In Cooper Institute, New York. and in
tile University OF New York. He was engineer of
the. Sixth BtinAdo Second Division, New York
State Guard, ON General Hai1iltoh's stat, In
1881. Prof. Fox was in his 57th yeaf, and was
widely known III the educational world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
AN ALLEGHENY SOCIAL EVENT.

Mrs. JOnePJ OF hIdgo AVenne, EntertaIned
Many Friends at Reception.
A charming reception was given by Mrs. r.
Fl. Jones. at her home on Ridge avenue yester-
day afternoon. The cards were issued in four
names, that Of the hostess, her daughter, Miss
Scott two sisters. Mrs. Matthew Newhirk and
and Miss Jacobus, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Charles Metcalf, a BRIDE They were assisted
in receiving by Misses Metcalf, Reyner, Hays,
Phillips, Lawrence, Suydam, Hussey and
HebertOn. s-- -sfsr ii ;.tstt94
The lovely home was beautifully decorated
for the occasion, and soft music with delight
full refreshments made the afternoon a mem
orable one to all those who were received as
guests,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
The Enrle Rird,. Domain.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
To decide a bet, please state the comparative
areas of the United States, Canada and Brazil.
WHEELING, December q. VELDE.
THE United States (including Alaska) are
1870 271 square miles in area; the Dominion of
Canada, S,47O,S92, and the Republic Of Brazil
a 287 g73
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
The Longest Throws.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Who is the champion baseball thrower in
American FIRST BASE.
ALLEGHENY, December q.
[Jehn Hatfield. of the Mutual club, threw
regulation ball 1SS yards, foot, TX inches at
Brooklyn, October Is, 1872 Ed Williamson, Of
the Chicago club, threw regulation ball l3S
yards, II inches at Cincinnati, October 19 1888.
These are the longest throws on reeord.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

IN almost every case here mentioned" this
authority adds 1.-THE investment pays large
return, and beside this Mr.. Rockefeller is a
heavy operator upon the market. spending at
least one-third of each day giving orders to his
brokers and seeing them carried out. With his
immense capital and opportunities this opens
mine of wealth that is limited by almost moth
ing except his ambition. If his health holds
out shall expect in 10 years to see him the
richest man in the world, In the abov l have
underrated his wealth rather than overrated It."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
LEOPOLD'S SCHEME SUITS THEM.
Party Of Twenfy.FOnr American Negroes
VIII Colonize in Africa.

VIII COlOniZe in Africa
RALEIGH, N. c., December 27.-Mueh inter-
est has been manifested in the announcement
that the King Of the Belgians has made apDlf
cation for "a professional men and artisans to
go to the Congo FREQ State as Representatives
of the civilized, educated and trained American
negro Colonel George w. Williams who Is
acting under direction of the King Of the Bel
gians, has Just paid visit to Shaw University
(coored), at this city and as q result of his
visit this large and wioely known institution
will furnish large proportion Of the book
keepers, locomotive engineers, blacksmiths,
ETC., wanted.
DR.. Tupper will endeavor to furnish all the "a
men desired. Some of his students volunteered
in few hours to go, and, as stated, there is
marked enthusiasm in regard to the new move
melit There Is likely to be a demand for mis-
sionary teachers for the Congo Three men are
now at the university studying to go as medical
missionaries to that new world. Two of these
are from the island of Jamaica, and one is from
the Gold Coast, Africa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
DEATHS OF A DAY.
ninior MiIlInm r. sn,der.

LEAD CITY, s. D., December H.-4A1Ajor William
r. snyder, editor OF the Lead CITY Tribune and
tile best known newspaper man in Sou tn Dakota,
died suddenly yesterday morning Of apOplexy
He was born in UohinbanA county, o., and
leaves q widow and three children Ia that State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

ONE Of the surest signs of a phenomenal
winter is at hand. The St Paul Ice Carnival
directors have decided not to build an ice pal
ace this year. The importation of building ma
terial would be too costly for the short time it
would last when exposed to the. rays of the
eun
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
One ThIueit Does Well.

From the Warren MaiL
Some OF the papers are talking about "Res
publican lack of leadership" simply because
the House adjourned the other day after Is
minutes session when it had nothing to do.
They forget that themore it adjourns the bet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

NORTH DAKOTA must be proud of its
entrance into the sisterhood of States. Scarcely
acquainted with the other members of a great
family, and already bankrupt-an unenviable
introduction, truly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

CALIFoRNIANs seem to be delighted be-
cause new way of making the Chinese go has
been found. The Highbinders are numbering
celestial laundrymen by the dozen in San
Francisco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

THE triumph Miss Jueh and her COM
pany achieved last night in 'Mignon," will be
remembered long in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

THE Brooklyn girl who stole the pennies
from her dead fathers eyes rather beats the
record for Juvenile depravity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
siIco,t Made One MISTAKE.

From the Altoona Times.l
When silc6tt reads that he LETT sss.00o IN the
safe he win feel like asking FOR the appoint
ment Of committee in lunacy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

Chicago, not content with giving the divine
Patti gold galore, is honoring her with recep-
tions. But she would not care for the recep-
tions without the gold coating on the pill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

CHICAGO detectives have another oppor-
tunity to show how little they can detect
Mysterious crimes are at premium in the
city which boasts Of its Pinkerton system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

NEW YORK is still trying to solve the
problem, will electricity kilIH So far the solu-
tions are all of one kind. 1t will.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

ANYBODY is free to pay toll on the
bridges, but that is about as near being free
bridges as they will be for some moons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
A STANDARD OIL CRGsUS.
John D. Rockefeller's Wealth is Now Esli.
mated at S129. .OOO,O 900.

HEOm Tie ncW 1Vfk 1lmeS'1
A gentleman who knows as much of inside
Standard Oil affairs as any outsider can posi-
bly, know, and who has closer personal ae-
qaintance with John D. Rockefeller than is
usual. even among those counted his friends,
makes the following estimate of the wealth now
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
W. McGINNIs. steel manufacturer OF
y Philadelphia. is at the Hotel Duqudsne.

A TOBACCO dealer said yesterday: zone Of
the peculiar things in our business is the
great falling of. during recent years. in the de-
mand for fnes cut chewing tobacco. There used
to be great deal Of it used, but men seem to
be discarding it for plug tobacco. There has
been change in the making of plug, which
may account for the fact 1t is filed with sweet
things which please the taste. There is not so
great an opportunity to adulterate fine-cut."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The city of Indianapolis is flooded with
counterfeit $40 greenbacks.
Yesterdays storm in Maryland was the
worst for years, doing great damage to the
orchards.
The official returnsin Massachusetts, give
the vote in favor of the prohibitory amend
ment as 85,242, and against it, 1902.
There were 1S6 failures in the United
States last week and 1873 during the corre-
spending week last year.
There is trouble with the machinery of
the new cruiser Charleston. 1t is said that
the air pumps do not create the requisite
vacuum.
An explosion of oil being drawn from a
tank car in Chicago Thursday night made
people in the vicinity think an earthquake
had occurred. One man was fatally hurt
In the fight for the heavy weight cham
pionshp at San Francisco yesterday between
Peter jackson (colored) of Australia, and
up after the tenth round.
New Workers are apprehensiye of trouble
from the succession of four legal holidays
during the centennial. 1t is thought that
the greatest annoyance will be felt by the
grain carrying ilroads.
A new overland passenger train will be
put on the Ogden line In California, Sunday.
May 8, and it will be the fastest regular daily
train ever run between San Francisco and
the East Leaving San Francisco at $50 D.
m. daily, it will arrive in Omaha in days.
in Chicago days and 10 hours and In New
York, days and 21 hours.
A dispatch from Auckland, New Zealand,
says the treasure which was aboard the
United States war ship Trenton which was
wrecked at Somoa during the recent hurri-
cane has been recovered. The Nipsic which
was damaged in the same hurricane will be
taken to Auckland by the United States
steamer Alert.
President p. S. Stevens, of the New Bruins
wick railroad, has purchased lot of land at
ST. Andrews from Mr.. George Mowatt and
will erect summer residence upon it this
year. The work on the Algonquin Hotel is
being vigorously prosecuted and it is ex-
pected that it will be open and in full opera
tion by the 1st Of July.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-27
THE VICE PRESIDENT IN DANGER.
Two Cars of His Train Telescoped
In a Collision.
Mr.. Morton Escapes Unframed but
Four TraInmen are Injured.
Gov. Foraker and Gen. SchofieId
Among the Passengers.

BALTIMORE, April 26.-A collision be-
tween two passenger trains on the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad near the foot of How
ard street this morning caused injury to four
men and endangered the life of Hon. Levi
2. Morton, Vice President of the United
States, and large number of passengers.
The accident occurred at made by the
tracks that lead to Washington. The collid-
ing trains were the Philadelphia express
which leaves Camden station at 1920 a. M,
aud the train from Philadelphia due at Cam
den station at 1890 a. m. The latter had on
board a considerable number of Odd Fellows
who were to take part in the parade in this
city today, Governor Foraker of Ohio and
members of his staff, and Gen. Schofeld and
staff. The men hurt were all employees Of the
road Martin l.. Nulleanane, engineer, suf-
fered compound fracture of the right leg.
William Fowler. newsboy, had his head
cut. Henry Smith, baggage master, was
hurt about the arms and William Akens, en-
gineer, was hurt about the stomach and
breast.
The train which left Camden station at
1920 consisted of tender, two baggage cars,
tuicc pdoocuStT CARS anu Lne private car
Anantha, which contained Vice President
Morton and party of about 10. The train
from Philadelphia consisted of a tender,
baggage car and several passenger cars.
The locomotives were crushed into one an
other, one leaving the track. The first bag
gage car of the train on which the vice pres
ident was passenger telescoped the second,
going almost through it, the two cars leaving
the tack. The front platform of the first
baggage car was badly damaged and the
fronts of both engines smashed in. The
vice presidents train was going slowly.
just as the engine started to turn the curve
at the Y the other train was seen coming.
The brakes were instantly put down but the
engines came together with a terrible crash
Passengers of both trains were thrown yio-
lently from their seats and one or two dashed
to the floor of the car. A rod which connects
the two rails of the switch was bent and the
switch properly turned but the tongue did
not fit closely and allowed both trains to
come on the same track.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-27
MR.. cLgRouE AT HOME.
What He Says of His Visit Among
the Perslans.

New YORK, April 26.-Mr. Frank Fl.
Clergue, of Bangor, Me-, who has been
in Persia for some months past
and has secured from the Shah
important concessions for the American
syndicate which he represents, arrived here
on the City of New York. Among the
privileges secured by Mr. Clergue is a
charter from the Shah which allows his COM
pany to sink artesian wells through the
rock bed which will make the cost Of OBJ
tanning water about 0ne-tenth as much as by
the present method. For this privilege they
are to pay the Shah six per cent. of the net
profits. Another Innovation projected by
the new company Is the furnishing of cleo
trio lights to this benighted country. Elec-
trio light privileges have already been OBJ
tanned from the Shah
The railroad for which charter has al
ready been granted, will be about 600 miles
in length. uniting Sehusta on the south with
Pesht on the Caspian sea. Along its line
will be the cities of Kasvin, Teheran and
Iapapan.
In establishing a national bank, the Ameri-
can syndicate will combine with Reuter-, the
German banker. The great advantage of
the contemplated railroad line to Persia Is
apparent. says Mr.. Cergue, when it is
stated that it will open direct communica-
ton between. Teheran and the great trans
Siberian railway about to be built by Rus
sian capital. Today all travel in Persia
must be done on the back Of some animal cx-
cept on the road from Kasvin to Teheran,
about 100 miles in length, which is the only
road in the country where wheels can be
used Besides replacing the kanant system,
as the primitive method of tunnelling for
water is called In the native language, wells
will be sunk in the modern fashion, in the
many parts of Persia, where petroleum
abounds.
The changes promised by the company are
eagerly looked forward to by the Persians
who are said TO think that the improvement
will be the redemption OF their country.
Meantime the English minister, Sir Drum
mond Wolf, and the Russian representative
ut Teheran, Prince Dolgorouki, watch the
inroad Of American capital with equanimity,
as long as the benefits expected to accrue
are not to the advantage of Russia or Eng
land.
Before returning home, Mr. Clergue visited
St. Petersburg, where he is said TO have had
an interview with the Gar and that fact has
given rise to the rumor that Russia had OBJ
Jected to the schemes Of the American syn
dieate. MIR. Clergue, while refusing to say
anything about this interview, says positive
ly that the Gar has offered no objections to
tho plans of the Persian Company, but
rather looks upon them with favor.
Mr.. Clergue returns to Europe next month
after making his report to the syndicate and
Will proceed to Persia by the way of st.
Petersburg, where he will meet the Shah OF
Persia during his visit to the Car. Mr.,
Clergue leaves for Washington tOdav
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-27
LIFE IN CAMP.
Soldiers FroIlcs for Which Uncle
Samuel Must Paw.

WASHINGTON, April 26.- Assistant Secre-
tary Bussey today rendered a number Of
pension decisions. four being of general i'm
portance. In the case Of Tom Evans, Co. II,
54th Ohio Volunteers, the former action of
the commissioner was reversed and the
claimant allowed pension. One OF Eyans's
comrades. while playing, threw a piece of
iron, which struck him on the leg. causing a
compound fracture. which has remained
running sore ever since. The former action
was taken on the ground that the injury was
not received while In the line of duty. In
the case OF William Jones, late of Company
g, Goth Ohio Volunteers, similar action was
taken. Jones was precipitated over
Dalustrade by some comrades scnffiing and
received an injury which resulted in scrotal
hernia. Alexander Mank, late Company X,
9th pennsylvania Volunteers, was similarly
injured by comrade jumping on his back.
Mank was granted pension. In the case of
John w. Jones, late Of Company A, 9th
West Virginia Volunteers, the claimant had
leg broken above the ankle by a soldier
coming up behind him and throwing his
whole weight ON his leg, crushing the bone
About six months later he accidentally fell
while carrying pail of water and broke his
leg again. The claim was rejected by the
pension Office on the ground that the first in
jury was not received in line of duty, and
the second Injury was attributable to the
first Assistant Secretary Bussey reverses
this decision, and directs that the soldier be
given pension.