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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
WHY THEY RUSH,
The Reason That Young Men Crowd for
Seats.

The Reason That Young Men Crowd for
Seats.
From the New York Star.1
Short as the trip from New York to
Brooklyn over the big bridge is, one may
learn something every time one makes it. A
food Of light was thrown upon me on the
home journey yesterday afternoon. noticed
that in the rush for seats between $50 and
$50 o'clock some women Joined in the
scramble, while others moved on slowly and
gracefully. I observed also that those latter
were all either very pretty or very stylish,
or both.
When all who had seats were seated, 1
further observed those girls either languidly
reaching their lovely hands up to lay hold
of the balancing straps, so thoughtfully pro-
vided by the trustees, or gazing pensively at
the patterns of their gloves. But did they
stand or gaze long? I guess not In less
than three seconds as many young men as
there were pretty strapped ladies had risen,
and with hat in one hand pointed to vacant
seats with the other. 1t may be also stated
here, incidentally, that the swiftest rushers
for seats among the madding crowd are those
young men and for reasons just implied.
Had they no seats they would not have an
opportunity of making graceful bows in
presence of an audience more or less appre-
ciative. Surely there is in benefcent nature
q law of compensation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
RED SHIRT AT LUNCHEON.

While Shining I'm ParIsian Society He Be.
comes \ Happy Parent.
Paris Letter to BROOKLYN EagIe.I
The Buffalo Bills, as they call the show
here, have had great success. The syndicats
is thinking OF getting up . winter show
which they expect to be a. successful. But
doubt If there remains any one in Paris
who will care to 60 to any show 50 soon
after having had such suficiency Of them
this summer. Nine. Nevada few days ago
offered the spice. to few guests, of meeting
the Indian Sioux Chief, Red Shirt, at Z
luncheon. She had him sit next to Buffalo
Bill in case he might be ignorant of some Of
the rules ofhospitality and weald want man
aeement. But, to our surprise, he kept all
the strict rules Of table manners; no. the
most civilized gentleman could have done
better.
he wore his Sunday 60 to meeting
blanket. Don't smile, for it is his Sunday
90 TO meeting blanket. he has been con-
verted to Catholicism and wears that
blanket at mass. Amusing incident:
While Red shirt was convivially breaking
bread with us, q son was born to him in the
camp adjoining the inclosure Of the show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
HEREDITARY DRIVERS.
The vandsrbIIts An Noted ~ Fearless and
skillruT Chariossern.

The vaudsrbIIts An Noted ~ Fearless and
skilIfuI Chariossors.
Brooklyn Eagie.l
The most notable instance Of inherited
talent with the reins that know Of Is that
ofthe Vanderbilttamily. Theold Commodore
was fearless and indeed almost . reckless
driver and gained reputation on Harlem
Lane and the uptown avenues, which peO-
pie talk about to this day. BE was . master
mind and impressed his individuality on
his horses as well a. the men with whom he
was brought into contact.
His son, william g., inherited that as
he did other paternal qualities in conser-
yative way, and was up to the day Of his
death a remarkably good driver. He vas
particularly fond Of driving two horses,
which is an art far more difficult than that
Of driving one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
THERE WAS A PAUSE.
The Name ofthe Distinguished Orator, Had
Been Forgotten.

The Name OF the D18t1ngu1Bne0 OFAGOE, Had
Been Forgotten.
Washington Posti
Allen is never so funny as when he tells
q story on himself He and Mills were
billed to speak in Connecticut.
The posters" says Allen, "always read
Hon. ROGER @. MILLS
in great big type, and others" in small
type. I was tand Others At one town
Mills missed his train and couldn't come
for some reason, and had to go alone. The
committee came down to the train with a
brass band and lot of sashes and lugs.
When the Chairman of the committee found
Mills was not there he yelled ont of the car
window: You needn't play, boys, Mills
haint here
CAT the hall the presiding officer re-
marked to chirk me up a little: The Or
jence was a-expectin' Mills n IL be disap-
pointed, but I'll inteEiuce ye'
LADIES' an gentlemen, an standerd
barriers of untarrifed Democracy Ccheers1,
you will all jine me in the sense Of disap-
pointment we feel at the unavoidable ad-
sence of the Honnerble Roger @. Mills
[cheers1, who wuz to hev addressed us to-
night. But his place will no doubt be ably
and satisfactorily filed by the Honnerble-
G-What iayOuE nameTm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

people have many of the peculiarities Of
both nations, aud use q dialect entirely
their own. Fair Day" in quSint pict.
uresque Morpeth is an occasion never to be
forgotten.
Early in the morning crowds Of strong,
red-cheeked, well-built country lasses hurry
through the streets to the market place,
where the sturdy British farmer hires his
help, male and female. for the ensuing six
months. This feature really constitutes the
fair, and the fact of all the country maidens
being there, attracts their sweethearts,
friends and curious people. Tiers Of candy
stalls, penny" shows, etc., are on the streets
and it is evident that the town has abso-
lutetv resigned itself to the hiring of the
buxom beauties.
Hiring girl in the public market place
is very interesting piece of business. I
became acquainted with . young farmer
who was there to "hire lass" His mother
was widow, and he had been assigned that
pleasing, and in many instances important,
duty. AS he elbowed through the crowd he
eyed 'lass" who was the picture of health
and vigor and whose face was pretty and
ruddy as the cherry.
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION.
CAV wud like to avil thet yers," said be.
In plain English this meant that he would
like to sign the young beauty for the next
six months. But there was an old man try
ing to come to terms with the young lady,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
The Full Blown Rose.

Wealth, culture and taste had rendered
Mrs. B. Is evening reception splendid. The
first of these made the mansion luxurious,
filled Il with brio brsc, and thrOnged its
parlou with iron barons, coal kings, glass
dukes and merchant princes. Dollars and
dimes were msny times multiplied by these
men, and the rich tapestries, costly furni-
ture, invaluable paintings, all inclOsed in
solid granite walls, seemed only the proper
surroundings for such capitalists.
Culture had brought together noble
minded women, statesmen and authors. If
Il was not around the talented pianist of the
hour Il was in . sequestered nook Of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
Loves Offering,

The nights work in the great iron mill
was just over. At 2:30 A. N. the glare at
the furnace doors was slowly dying out, and
the weary workmen were preparing to leave
for-their homes. There stood group of
them at the great water trough. Veritable
Vulcans were they. In the shadows of the
gloomy mill their tall, powerfully built
forms looked like those of giants in some
dark, unnatural cavern. When one stepped
within narrow CLEAN of light from some
of the fires, his barred bosom and shaggy hair
gave him the appearance of Tubal Cain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

tillon intoxicated, and the dinner was ban
quet indeed.
Blushing from the corssge Of the fairest
of women was a La France rose-one from
Margaret's early morning burden. 1t was
the burning center of pyramidical bunch
of rare and exquisite treasures OF the garden.
The fine texture of the robe did not dwarf
the rare symmetry Of the finest flower of the
bououet-the rose. .-1rhe golden tresses of the
wearer did not pale its coloring, nor did the
alabaster skin shining above the decollete
waist mar its purity.
And so the rose was full-blown at mid
night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
His Grandmother Knew HOw.
Hn.nlA

A little boy in Milford school received
his first days instruction last week. Before
night he had learned to recognize and spell
one word. "NoW," said the teacher, "you
can tell your grandmother tonight how to
spell OK" my grandmother knows how
to spell it." Indignantly replied the loyal
little fellow; 'she's teachsd school,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
The Strange Romance Which
Entwined Itself Round
about a Rose.
ADVENTURES OF AFLOWER.
What Came of Tracing Up an Episode
of the All-Night Car,
PETALS OF BEAUTY AND OF PATHOS.

The Story Of ROsebud-WakIng the Morn
with Its Fragrance The Nursery-
Mans DauEhter-BOrne on the Breast of
cans Discovery-An Offering Of Love
Little Robbie's Farewell to His Dead
Mother-The Death of the Rose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

knuaoelpnAA nSsofus1
If girl were to attempt to follow all these
crets of health and beauty found in the
ladies' columns Of the magazines she would
spend the entire night in bathing. brushing
her hair, oiling her hands, donning old
recommended to BE- performed before 70
tiEiug,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

that of "earling" was going on. Almost
every other in the town had similar scenes,
and it was nearly nightfall when the work
of hiring young women in that public street
was over. OF course many were left un-
hired; some whose general appearances did
not make good impressions, but they were
consoled BY the fact that there were other
fairs at other places in the county.
THE BAcHELoR's OPPORTUNITY,
The custom is centuries old, and has been
handed down from generation to generation
without almost any change since 1t was first
established. Many stories are connected
with the "Fair Day." That il the time
above all others when these "lads and
lasses" from the obscure homesteads away
back in the country districts look their very
best, and that is about the only time of the
year that they get briet respite from their
daily drudgery. But their condition in
life must be healthy one, because
yery long way before he will see
such large number Of plump and good
looking, rosy-cheeked girls. "Fair Day"
is the prompter of hundreds Of marriages
which result in q Hfe's happiness for the
contracting parties Widowers often find
another 'helpmate" at the fair when on
the lookout for housekeeper, and Wild
over would be very difficult, indeed, to
please if among the hundreds of maidens
from 16 years old to 20, and others whose
ages are Of the unknown quantity, he could
not select one who was deserving Of higher
position in lowly household than house
keeper merely.
At this fair was introduced to Mr.. and
Mrs. D-n, who became man and wife
through business introduction at the fair.
Mr.. D. s mother had died and he and his
father were lett with no one to manage the
household affairs. Mr.. D., Sr., said:
'Noo, Bill, thoo mum gan to the fair and
git nice young housekeeper. Mind thoo
gets cumly yen and yen thit'n not dis
grace the hoose."
Bill, as he was called, related to me in
that Morpeth inn the extreme anxietles and
the unbounded pleasures Of that day when
he visited the fair in quest Of q house
keeper. he talked business to almost every
''lass'' at the fair without making choice.
Eventide was fast approaching and those
who had been hired, together with their
friends, were al making their way to the
''dancsI." But amcng 9 mall group Ofun-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
She Reprovsd the Cat.
Youths oompaniOn.1

I0uIh's U0mpanlon.J
Margery was playing with the kitten and
all at once received severe scratch. She
looked at the ugly red line, then she
stretched out her hand toward the kitten
and said, Sternly. "Titty, dive mo that
pin,n
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the busy newspaper Office had been finished.
At $50 o'clock A. NJ. was travelling slowly
homewsrd in the ''sll-night car" That was
q good while before cable cars made their
advent in Pittsburg.
A circumstance so simple in itself yet
quite pretty, in that car, formed the basis of
my story-hunt. A dirty, greasy iron worker
went to considerable pains to display a
beautiful rose which he wore upon the lapel
of his coat The contrast between the
flower and the clothes, the full development
OF the rose and the weather, the evident
grossness of the man and the contradictory
delicacv with which he handled the tiny
splotch of red-all excited my interest and
curiosity. In every newspaper reporter
curiosity, sentiment and persistency are
cultured to the very highest degree. With
out either one of the three 1 would not have
had the temerity to continue the pursuit of
the history of that flower, as I did for some
weeks, finally being able to connect a series
of remarkable events ending in tragedy,
which would not have been near so tragical
without the flower.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
HOW We READ OUR PAPERS.
New York Times.

Every One Peruses His. Journal In n Differ.
ent Manner.
New York Times.1
at is peculiar how personal Characters
tics manifest themselves" said an elderly
gentleman In the elevated cars to his equally
elderly companion, ''and perhaps not the
least noticeable is the way different peO-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

hired young women stiIl in the open market
place there was one ''nice and cannY look
in lass" as Bill called her. Her manner
was exceedingly more gentle than the ordi-
nary, and her face was sweet and intelli-
gent She wasn't there to hire for farm
work, but desired "place" just such a.
our friend Bill had 10 dispose Of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
al RuRAL RoNANCE.

"Are We hiring, hinny9" said Bill. With
an unusual bashfulness this particular young
woman replied in the Affirmative. It Is
needless to say that they did not higgle.
minute about terms, for Bill told me that he
felt sure that he was hiring one that would
become his wife. And such was eventually
the case. and happier married couple I
have never met than Mr.. and Mrs. D-n,
who never fail to enjoy "fair day."
The village inn Is another feature pecul-
lar to English rural life. Each is provided
with drinking parlOr. and here the village
schoolmaster, the village politicians, the
village employers and the intelligent and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

LONDON, October 20.
MONG the rural En-
gliSh, and more partic-
ularly in the North of
England, the semi-an-
nual fairs are full Of
interest and entertain
ment to the wandering
American. Especially
is this true in Northum-
berland, on the border
of Scotland. whera the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
rwRrrrrr ROE TEE prspArcn.l

HAT I should have gone
to so much trouble to ferret
out the facts narrated be-
low is not strange. To q
journalist it is the most
natural thing in the world
to follow the scent of a
story whether he is on duty
or not. In this instance
-,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
AT AN ENGLISH FAIR.
The Market Place Full of Buxom
Lasses Looking for Employment.
HER FACE WAS HER FORTUNE.
A Young Farmer Hires Servant and Gains
Pretty Wife.
LIVELY DEBATING IN A COUNTRY INN

rco1arsrONDrxon or THE D1ErAroH.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03

As the daughter Of The most prominent
clergyman Of his dag, Mrs Stoves earl7
lite was spent amid surroundfntr
knd influences which could nol fiil
70 strongly inansncs her nstarsIl1
sweet and Esvu.ntal nstalA nhnol ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
DOGS TO HUNT CRIMINALS.

Nor Effective in Texas Because They Could
Not be Had in Time.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
ANCIENT AND HISTORIC.

Valuable Mementoes Of she Past-In-
 waTGs
 The antique and historic table which is
 being constructed at the house of steamer 9 and truck l, which was spoken of in Tues days COURIER, has had several valuable &C., quisitions made to the already large number of pieces of historic wood, of which the table is constructed, they having been presented by 6 large number of the fire laddies' friends and scquaintances. They consist of 6 val usble collection of woods which Hose Driver William s. Phelps of steamer has had in his possession for a long time and comprise a stock of gun used by MT. Phelps grand- father in the Revolutionary war, piece of the chair George Washington used to rock in, and number of other pieces of lesser value. A lady has also presented them with a piece of the banister of the stairway on which Colonel Ellsworth was shot, and also @ piece of the wood of from one of the branches of tree "under which Pocahontus saved John Smith's lifel" The chief also presented them with piece of the mahogany medicine chest of the steamer "Narragan- sett." They also have in addition to these several pieces of the Yale fence, Woodbridge oak, Charter oak, the historic Benedict Ar- hold house, the rebel ram ''Merrimac," and a scrap of bell metal from Chicago which rang out the alarm for the great fire Any person having any wood of historic na- ture who wishes to help the boys out will confer favor by leaving the same at the house of steamer 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
nAPrIsr wemAr,s noARp.

The Foreign Mission Field-The An-
 nual Meeting Yesterday at Calvary
 Baptist Church.
 The Baptist Woman's Board of Foreign Missions held it's sixteenth annual session yesterday afternoon at the Calvary Baptist church, at which an unusually large attend snce was present. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. MT. Poteat, after which paper was read from the Congo mission. Then Miss Graham gave most interesting talk about her work in Paris, France. Miss Wynn Ward recited most appropriate selection entitled "Dying and yet no man cares" Miss Ward seemed to feel inspiration from the subject, and the rich and varying intonations of her contralto voice sent thrill through every listener. The meeting closed with addresses from two lady missionaries, who are to return to their fields next Saturday. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, Mrs. s. M. Whiting; vice presidents, Mrs. E. M. Jerome, Mrs. H. Stowe and Mrs. F. R. Bliss; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Bstts; core spending secretary, Miss Fannie L. Twiss of Meriden; recording secretary, Miss Mary R. Potter.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
Death of mrs. Edward nIalIey.

Mrs. Mailey, wife of Edward Malley, one of New Hayen's prominent business men, died in New York yesterday morning at the residence of her grandfather, MT. Matthew Byrne, No. 5S Park avenue. Mrs. Malley had been i'll but few days and her husband was not sent for until day before yesterday. She was confined a week ago last Monday. The child lived but about two days. The mother was at first apparently improving, but later peritonitis set in and despite the best medi- cal skill the disease passed beyond control. The deceased had been married about five years and was lady of culture and refine ment, beloved by all who knew her for her genial heart and kindly disposition She had but recently returned with her husband and little family from winters stay in the Car olinas, where they had spent 6 most enjoya. ble season. Her death will cast gloom over c large circle of friends and acquaintances to whom her presence ever brought sunshine and brightness. The husband and children, who are left to mourn the death of a fond wife and mother, will have the sympathy of the community. The mother of deceased died in this city about six months ago. Her father died some time ago. The bereaved grandfather, whose elegant home in New York was often graced by her loving pres- ence, will also deeply mourn her loss. The funeral will take place in New York and the interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-15
FAIR HAVEN.
Lenten Services Ia Local ChuYches- The oyster Season Not q Very Suc- cessfuI One, But it Has Hts Good Feat ures-GeneraI Notes of Interest.

Lenten Services Ia Local ChuYches-
 The oyster Season N0t Q Very Suc-
 cessful one, Hut 1t Has Hts Good Feat
 ures-GeneraI Notes of Interest.
 Rev. Dr. Harwood of Trinity church, preached the second sermon ic the Lenten course at the Grace church last evening. These special services are held at the Grace and St. James churches each Thursday even- ing during Lent.
 Bernard Kivlan of the Heights, has been laid up with rheumatism for several weeks past, but is now able to be out.
 Rev. Dr. Vibbert, is in Chicago, attending the funeral of friend. Soon after the Lenten season is over, the Quinnipiac Social club, is to give ball.
 The sociable given by the ladies of the Second church last evening was quite suc- cessful affair The annual business meeting was held in the afternoon.
 William A. Warner the hardware man, has purchased driving horse of Nate Palmer of Northford.
 The boys clnb entertainment takes place tonight. The friends of the club, have taken great pains to make the entertainment an attractive one.
 Apparently the present oyster season has not been 8 very profitable one anywhere in the country. Trade has not been brisk lo- cally and stock has been rather scarce. The quality of the native oysters has been nearly up to the standard of years gone by, while the stock grown III otnef places has been considerably inferior to that of former years. The extreme mild and open winter has doubt less had good deal to do with the surpris- ingly light demand for the bivalves. The oyster grounds have been benefited to some extent by the mild weather, however. The dredging boats have been able to work almost every day and there has been SO little ice in the harbor and sound during the winter that the oyster stakes have not been damaged to any great extent. Usually, in the spring, the cultivators have had to expend 8 good deal of time in replacing their stakes