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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
For the Expo.ltion,

The Sewickley Cantata Society will sing
Ruth in Liberty Hall tomorrow evening
for the benefit OF the ladies' Exposition
fund.- A musical treat is promised those
who attend the performance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
That Ticker Agents suicide.

Coroner Heber Mcdowell held an inquest
last evening on the body of John P. Shafer,
the'P R. R. ticket agent who shot himself
Monday night. A verdict of suicide while
laboring under temporary alteration of
mind was returned by the jury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
shadz.Ids,. Nsa, New Church.

Work on the handsome new Shadyside
church edifce has begun, in the form, first,
Of demolishing the old structure. Under
plans from Architects Shepley, Rutan &
Coolidge, Contractor G. A. Balph has the
contract to build the new 800, 900 edifee, as
well as to raze the old one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
ON THE OTHER SIDE.

Americans at Rome appropriately Celebrate
In Honor of the Centennial.
ROME, April 3O.-The Washington Gem
tenary was observed to-day in the American
College in this city. Rt. Rev. Ber-
nard j. McQuaid, Bishop Of Roch-
ester, and numerous other Amer
leans were present. Bishop McQuaid in
responding to the toast of ''The Day, " de-
liVered an eloquent speech, contrasting the
American volunteer system with the Eurol
pean armies, which were declining, draining
the resources of the people. Major hunt
ingdon responded for the American army
and navy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
Another monument dedication.

The Association of the One Hundred and
Thirty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, met atthe Mayors Office last night
and appointed committees to make arrange
ments for the dedication of the monument
of the regiment at Gettysburg on May q
and o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
THE SAMOAN NEGOTIATIONS.
Germany and England DENY the Exisfenee
OF Secret Treaty.

OF Secret Treaty.
BERLIN, April S0.-The Berlinsr Tagsz
bIatt states that at the Samoan conference
yesterday Mr.. Kasson, one OF the Ameriea1
delegates, asked whether secret treaty ex.
listed between England and Germany ID
partition between them the Tonga and
Samoa Islands, and that in reply both Sis
Edward Malet, the British ambassador, and
Prince Bismarck categorieallY denied that
such a treaty existed.
Malietoa, the deposed King of Samoa, has
apologized and Emperor William has deI
cfded that the ex-King may be liberated.
The delegates to the Samoan conference
gave a banquet at the Kaiserhof to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
M onnrnm nn snch. a. Nav.

The. Humane Society did not hold
meeting yesterday on account of the Cen
tennial ceremonies. The society will meet
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

LONDON, April 3O.-General Boulangsr
has removed to Portland place from the
Hotel Bristol. The change was made
quietly, and there were no demonstrations
of any moment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

The comedy is almost an dnbroksn run Of
laughter; that is to say, if it is in the hands
of people who are not naturally and mali
ciously tragedians. Fortunately, last night
the broad humor of Wellington de Boots
was brought out fully by Mr.. Frank Rich
ardson, and Mr.. Rohrbacher showed great
comedy vein that Just fitted the part of
Feliz FedtherEy. Mr.. Rohrbacher's work
evinced great study, and the audience testi-
fed its appreciation of him repeatedly. The
audience was equally fortunate in the Sc
lection of Mrs. Burrows for the rather
slight but distinctly laughable character Of
"the superior creature" Mrs. Wellington
de Boots.
pretty Mrs. Fedtherly, while Miss Martha
Fleming as Mrs. SWGndoton was as charm
ingly demure widow as a man would ask
to be allowed to hunt. Mr.. Robert Wilson,
as the bashful young man who dared not
capture the widow who sighed for him, was
capital. Miss Carrie Whitney showed how
a small part could be made to tell by as
suming the very small role of Fanny
The scenery was stronger point than
usual, and the upholstering of the first
scene in pale blue and gold was very taste
full. But the last act which was a ball room
scene was set in still handsomer style en-
tirely in yellow. The upholstering reflects
great credit on Roenigk Bros, of this city,
who provided it tor this play, and the
management of the stage showed hard work
and good taste on the part Of James Chaplin.
Messrs. Gernert and Guenther furnished
the music, and there was dancing after the
play.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
KILLED IN A CROWD.
Runaway Horses Cause a Panic at
the Chicago Celebration.
"A SCORE OF PERSONS INJURED.
Many of Whom Will Die, and Several
Boys Fatally Burned.
CONVICTION CAUSED BY A RED FLAG.
It Was Promptly Pulled Down and Its Owner Nearly
HOisted Instead.

Chicago's Centennial celebration was
marred by number of accidents. Per-
sons were trampled by horses and the
crowds, burned by fireworks and sufocated
by gas. A red flag created wild commo-
ton. The Anarchist who raised it narrowly
escaped lynching.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
Anew J.nI.or Elected.

Thomas Christian was elected janitor of
the First ward school, in Allegheny, last
evening, in place Of Samuel Walkinshaw,
who was elected last week, but declined to
serve
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
NOT A SUCCESSFUL JAIL.

The Prisoners Leave Whenever the Notion
Strikes Them That Way.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
UNIoNTowN. PA, April 3O.-The old
asylum at the County Home, which has been
fixed up as temporary jail, is not a sue
cess. Two prisoners broke out week ago
and six more last night. Mary Riley, one
of the prisoners, took off the lock on the door
that divided the wards and let the men into
the women's department, from which only a
door bolted on the inside kept them from
the Jail yard, and they were soon all gone.
Many more could have gone, as no watch
man was about, but they did not care to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

The Randall Club will meet tomorrow
night to arrange for the purchase Of house
for the club. The committee having the
matter in charge have secured options on
some ehoies sites for q club house,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
WINE, WIT, WISDOM
All Flow PIentifuIIy at the Gen.
tenniaI Inauguration
Banquet.
A FEAST OF EL0QUENCE
As Well as of Various Substantials
For the Inner Man.
/ FEAST OF ELOQUENCE
THE TOASTS AND RESPONSES THERETO

Governor Hill Welcomes Hundreds of Fam
Ous Men as Guests of the State and
City of New York-A Long List of
Notables and the Sentiments 20 which
They RespOnded-A President and Two
Ex-Presidents Among the Number
Governors, Senators and Other Public
Men TO Fill in the Chinks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

SATEENs-10 yards for 81; 200 pieces
American sateens, desirable patterns, choice
colorings; regular 121zc quality.
MWFSu HUGUS & HACKE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
FIRE TAKES A BAKERY.
An Oakland Establishment About Destroyed

Lust Evening.
The alarm from box "a at 1918 last night
was caused by fire at 4SO Forbes street.
The building IS two-story frame, owned
by John Kultenhauser. He uses the cellar
for bake shop. The fire started in the
bakeshop, and before it was extinguished
had damaged the building to the extent of
5000. The tenants, Maxwell Feeburg and
An thony Fahey, did not lose anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
RAILROAD BRAKEMAN ARRESTED

Upon Charge of fApprOpriating Freight to
the Amount of 81 900.
YoUNGsTowN, April, 3d. Detective
McNabb, of the New York. Pennsylvania
and Ohio Railroad, to-day arrested Frank
Fully, at Mantua, on charge of breaking
into freight cars and stealing $1,000 worth
of goods. Fully was formerly brakeman
in the employ of the company. Upon
searching his house large amount of the
stolen property was found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
IMPERIALs BROKEN UP.
A Ball ON New Grant street Helps Eli Gem
fral Station.

During last nights ball of the Imperial
Club on New Grant street, Thomas Bollan
and George Jamison fought over a trivial
matter. They were separated, but about IL
o'clock re-engaged in the controversy, and
Bollan drew knife and cut Jamison on the
lip, inficting painful wound.
the ball was Immediately broken up by
Officers Egan and Connolly, who arrested
Bollan. The same officers arrested also
James Smith, Annie Campbell, Sallie Car
roll and Jennie Jackson, who were fighting
on the street. after leaving the hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

Andrew White was arrested by oficer
Carson last evening for insulting ladies as
they were passing along Center avenue,
near Soho street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

30 REMNANTS Of table linen from 1K to
81 yards in length, bleachsd, half bleached
and turkey red, greatly reduced to close.
MWFsu HUGUs 3 HAcKz.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

Richmond stated
What q mockery Of name is this: The
County Court of Culpeper has just refused
to grant license to sell liquor at Brandy
Stations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
m, s.l,.h.r, Goy,rnm,u, c.,,ur.a.

LONDON. April 30.-In the House Of
Commons this evening motion Of Samuel
Smith, Liberal, censuring the Government
for fostering spirit drinking in India, was
carried by a vote of 113 20 LOG.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
DoubIe Baby Carrinrea

For twins, either parasol or canopy tops;
also full line of single carriages; warranted
perfect manufacture, at Lauer's Toy House,
$40 Liberty st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
A WORD OF WARNING.

General Merritt Issues an Osder Concern
ing the Cherokee Strip.
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 3d.EGezeral
Merritt has issued the following order con-
cerning the attempted occupation of the
Cherokee strip:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
OF THE MISSOURI,
lin THE FIELD, April, 1889

Notice Is hereby given to all settlers in Okla
homa and people intending to enter or depart
from that country, that while the use of the
public highways in the Cherokee Strip is
granted for the purpose of travel, it is espec-
tally forbidden that anyone shall remain in the
Cherokee Strip longer than necessary for rest,
and usually not to exceed one dav. Depl eda-
tions upon property in the strip, departure from
tempt to settle in the strip, are positively for
hidden by law, and the troops operating in the
Territory are instructed to e1pel all intruders
should the land ever be opened to settlement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
ALL CHARGES FALSE
That We're Brought Against Irelandsi
Parliamentary Leader.
PARNEIL on n rig GHgg FITNESS STAND.
Each Separate Allegation Meets With au
Emphatic Denial
he HAS NOREcOIIE0yION OF LIZ CAROE.
Germany Assumes Very Peaceful Attitude Upon tbs
Samoa Natter.

Parnell yesterday took the stand before
the Parnell Commission. His testimony
was clear and decisive. He positively de-
MED each separate allegation which COM
nected him with nlegallevolutiOnary move
ments He had no recollection Of any ins
tervisw with the infOrmer, LIE CarOn. The
German Government has decided to hberate
Malietoa, the deposed King Of Samoa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01
4 WIDOW HUNT.

The Valley Club in an Amusing Comedy nc
sewickIey-A Successful Last Appear
ance-Ths Pyvgramme Of the Boston
Ideals.
The last play Of the season was given BY
the Sewickley Valley Club in Choral Hall,
Sewickley, last night, before very large
audience. That amusing comedy, "A
Widow Hunt, byJ. Stirling Coyne, had
been very wisely chosen by the amateurs.
The cast included several of the best actors
in the club, such as Mrs. Burrows, Mr.. Frank
E. Richardson and Lieutenant Rohrbacher.
The full cast of the play was as follows:
Felix Featherly. Mr.. j. II. kohrbacher
Frank Icebrook ..............Mr. X. ID. wilson
Major Wellington de Boots. Mr.. = 2. Richardson
Trap. X. E. Neyln, Ut.
Mrs. Major de Boots................-Mr Mrs Burrows
Mrs Swandown.-. MISS Marina rlemins
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

and an explorer as far west as was then
prudent he was educated in the best possible
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-01

The Inauguration of George Washington as
the first President Of the United States, is the
event in American history we are celebrating
tonight. It so happens that am at present
the Governor Of the State in which he was
borg, lived, and is now sleeping his last sleep 50
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-09-04
Salem Female Academy.
SALEM, \. G.
Largest, Oldest and Best Female
College i'm the South.

Session opens August 9th, 1889.
Faculty so Professors and Teachers.
Special features The DEVELOPMENT
of CHARACTER, HEALTH and INTEL
LEcr. Fully equipped Preparatory
and Collegiate dap urtments, besides
first class schools in MUsIc, ART.
LANGUAGES, and COMMERCIAL studies
Send for Catalogue to
Rev. j. III. CLEWELL,
Principal
aug.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-09-04
MERCHANTS EllHANGF.
A. SUMMERrIELD,
PROPRIETOR.

Jast opened II Wholesale
and RETAIL LIQUOR STORE.
This store is said to be the largest in
the State. and is the only liquor
house in Durham. \. c., that sci
these goods at retail and wholesale
prices in any quantity that will suit
the purchaser. Mangum street.
\. B. Be sure and call for
Georgia corn whisky. it is highly
recommended BY all physicians and
Is five years old. This is the only
house where you can get the Georgia
corn. IN order that all should be
able to get it we have redueedit from
$3.50 to 80 per gallon. Our rye
WHISTLES cannot be- excelIed by any
house in the State. Goods neatly
packed and shipped to any address.
Durham. Y. e.
apr. 3.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-09-04
BLOOD POISON.

Three years age ! contracted a
blood poison. | applied to phys,"ian
at once aud his treatment tine ,tta
killing me-. | employed al old phyei'
clan and then went to Ky. | then
went to Hot Springs and remained
two months, but nothing seemed to
cure me permanently, although tenn.
porary relief was given me. My con.
dition grew desperate and applied to
a noted qdaek, bnt did not Improve.
l then used preparation which was
prescribed "grAtiS," but it contained
too much alcohol and aggravated my
SUITE ing. l then placed myself un-
der the treatment of noted Nashville
physician and for time was benefits
cd, but by fali.I returned home
ruinei man physically aud tinauci.
ally, with but little PROSPECTS of ever
getting well, My money being yx,
hausted, | did DOT know what h. do.
In May, 1885, my mother Persuaded
me to get bottle Of b. Is. b. (made
IN Atlantis al d did SO To q tlh, her,
bit to my utter astonlshmrnt | had
not finished the first bottle before
every ulcer had teen healed,
To the present time have used i've
b,ttlts and have received more b N i
than from all I'll, re>t crubned. and
| am satl,t.d that Is. B. K. Is The
most void rluI nio Il purlu ever
before h o>u, aud | urg~ Ill ptii ctrd
young men to try o"r slngte uuu.c
and be convinced. | can truly say
| think it the best medicine Ia Ia,
world.
u -.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-09-04
PEACE INSTITUTE,
RALEIGH, N. u.
The Fall Term Commences on
First Wednesday, 4th day of
September, 1889.

Full English course with unsur .
passed advantage for instructions in
Music, Art and Modern Languages,
Commercial course including Type
writing, Book keeping and ST. no.
graphv
All departments of instruction
filled by accomplished and exper-
fenced teachers
For Circular and Catalogue cons
tanning full part culars as to coarse
of instruction, terms, &c, address,
REV. II. BURWELI, n SOY,
july "A. RALEIGH, N. C.
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Z. +. HALLE .roN.
Macon, Ga, May l, lSSG.
VERY NERVOUS.

FIR many years l have been file
ted with Rheumatism combined with
some Kidney Troubles, Indigestion
finally aided to my misery and so,,n
became tee bic aud very nervous. and
my whole system was Frustrated
Several physicians were employ, d
and numerous patents medicine re.
sorted to without b nett. AT er SET
ing so many retimonial ex,olling tue
wonderful meri, OF h. Il. b.. com.
menced its use an tie eff Ct Was Ike
magic. Rheumatic pans CEASED, my
kidneys were relieved and nv con. i.
tn improved a. once, and cheer,
uit'onecOmmend d il to others Aho
my be slmilarls atiilc cd.
Miss. :. ToMLl%s0x.
atlanta, Ca, May /, la>6.
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OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY.
OXFOCD. N. G.

THE NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPT, 4, SO
The location is unsurpassed for
healthfnlness and accessibility. The
corps Of teachers The equal of any in
the land. holding diplomas from such
schoolsas the University If Virgins,
the Sauveur School Of Language,
the Patrpsco Institute Of Maryland,
the Cooper Union Art School, of New
York.
The teacher Of Piano aad Org ID is
a graduate df the Norwich Conserva.
tory, and atterward studied uDd,y
New York Proftssu
The teacher of Vocal Music VO'.
both tie Vocal and Instrumen'a
Madals at tie Richmond Female In-
stitute, and aftrrweri stu lied three
wears under the best New York Pro-
fess0rs.
CHARGES PER ANNUAL Session. OF 40
WEEKS.
Baard. fuel. lights. Washing, fail Liz.
erary Course. Including Latin
French .......... sI7O 90
10 pad oneh half in advance ...... I6I 30
The above with Music ............. .s.s0 90
nc paid ons-aaIT In adyauee...... 2I0 90
Ser Apply for catalogue
+. 2. IIoBGooD. President
jul. 10
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To the Public.

CHARLOTTE, n. g.. Aprio q, lsn6
After u.ing q. B b. Undertaking.
/, STATE that n i.l m' re god fr ny
kidney Compliant thaa all oIatr r..
NEEDLES combinrd. H. tion /. sac. i =
and cheerfuliY recommend il for.
Kidney Derangrmtn's.
I. b CALL,M,%.
All who d ssre tutl inf,rn 4 an
about the cause ami cure Of Blm d
Poiaons. Scrnfula aud Scro ut.u>
SwelIings, Ulcers, SIRE, RteuAl,u..
X dney Compliant, Cata~rh. Il. a..
secure by mai. r." a . py ot oar 3.
pa re Illustrated 4 ak III Wrp.i, r.
lei with the most " ,nd~ffj ar..
startling propf eyer b eofs kn,wa
Address, BIZ Cd BALM Co,
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HORNER SCHOOL
Oxford, N. C.

The Fall Term of 1889 will begin the
first Monday in August.
Anew lnirmary is row being built.
and it will be fitted up with spe, lal
reference to comfort AMI convenience.
Oher improvements are being added
W tn the view making the cqujpm' ut
OF the school as compl,t as possible.
The lOcat on. the teachers, the text
books, the courses Of study and other
appliances of the school are ali Il at
parents. seeking for their sons the hest
educational advantages, meet sire.
For catalogues apply to
j. III. HORNER
ONFOED. y. &.
to Capt. 4. j. DREWRY,
BOYkEN. VA.
july 10
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

In Il country district school, a pupil,
reading alc ia from ~toty oi %arIHie III
the ea~I, came 10 jna sentence: "Af er
thair vie Org tn" sold cry began to loot
thu enemy. Turning to a stout hoy a.
III" foot of the rln .., The teacher asket.
'.Hiiliam, What does /, do.b!e o, {
nean;'
i; means "A kind OF medicine, sir, sail
william
1T means what?'
"somcthing you have TO drink when
you're sick
What are you talking about, VIII
llam|
About cl 'er-blow tea, sir.
YES about Ne word loot
Il didn't say nylAins about loot,
sir"
Why, William, yoa spelled it just
now"
$50. sir; diln't sell it, III. #"
what? doui you ccntraiict mel
Now tell mo onan more, what were you
talking about:
"About eIdcr-bIow tee, sir but didn't
spel nothjn."
BY hi; time the school was in Utter
and Amanda Smi pu, ~ her nand.
- ~ l-doubie-o mes tryin% 10 say.
sir, b"t "i.d"g-ni1w.tra; and that's u
kind of 'ca We, ...ojhnr maN"s Tor -ih
folks -
''speli i'll said he puzzled lea hec.
IAN right, SIR exclaimed William.
promptly: eel cl. dur der, bio bow.
t-douDlc-e, toaH'
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06
HOME AND HOUSEWIFE.
THE VARIOUS USES 4 HOUSEWIFE
HAS FOR PAPER.

A Newspaper Correspondent Gives Some
Valuable Hints in the Matter She
Uses IL 10 walk on and Also 10 Cover
Her When She WOos the God OF Sleep.
Recipes for Summer Drinks.
l do not purpose to speak of the many
useful and wonderful articles that are
manufactured from paper, but merely of
the valuable uses to which it can be put
by the housekeeper says correSpon-
dent in the IN. Y. Mail and Express"
Few housekeepers have time to black
their stoves every day, or even every
week. Many wash them in either clear
water or dish water. This keeps them
clean, but they look very brown. After
a stove has been once thoroughly black
ed, it can be kept looking perfectly
we'll for long time by rubbing it with
paper every morning.
If occasionally find spot of gravy
or fruit juice that the paper will not take
off, l rub it with wet cloth, but do not
put on water enough to take off the
backing. find that rubbing with paper
is much nicer way of keeping the out
side of my tea kettle, coffee pot and tea
pot bright and clean than the old way of
washing them in suds. The inside OF
tOlct anu Jcd DOJS SlOulu Dt IluStu Ill
clear water and never in the dish
wa'er.
Rubbing with dry paper is also the
best way Of polishing knives, spoons and
tinware after securing. This saves Wet
ting he knife handles. If little flour
be held on the paper in rubbing tinware
and spoons, they shine like new silver.
For polishing windows, mirrors, lamp
chmneys, etc, l always use paper in
preference to dry cloth.
Preserves and pickles keep much bet
ter if brown paper instead of cloth is
tied over the jar. Canned fruiti is not so
apt TO mold, If a piece OF writing paper,
cut to fit the can, is laid directly ON top
of the fruit.
Paper is much better to put under a
carpet than straw. IL is warmer, thin
ner, and makes less noise when one
walks over it. fair carpet can be
made for room that is not in constant
use, by pasting several thicknesses of
newspaper on the floor, over them u
layer of wall paper, and giving it u coat
of varnish. In cold weather | have often
placed newspaper between my bed
quilts, knowing that two thicknesses of
paper are as warm as quilt. IL ii Is
necessary TO step upon a chair, always
lay paper on 1t; this saves rubbing
the Narnish
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

IT seems almost Incredible, yet it i a
fact, that there is in 40 European country
anything on tie plan of the Adams Ex-
press Company. Several Americans are
now in Greas Britain with the purpose of
establishing just such an institution on
their railroads. The Europeans seem in
different to great speed in sucl. things. n
day or two in the arrival of parcel
seems 10 make little difference. They
are indie hled to us for street railroads and
various ether tritles of this kind and will
no doub be glad to accept of an express
service.