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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
A MOUNTAIN FALLING TO PIECES.
An Explanation Of the Supposed Earthquake
Shocks in South Carolina.

An Explanation Of the Supposed Earthquake
Shocks in South Carolina.
CHARLESTON, 8. c., October 22-Flat Rock
is summer resort in the mountains Of West
ern North Carolina, where anumber of Charles
tonians have their summer homes. For week
or so the colony has been greatly alarmed by
the frequence of earthquake shocks. Some
have been SO severe as to throw lamps from the
table and break china on shelves. Flat Rock
is in the shadow of Bald Mountain, which
about ten years ago was split open by convul-
sion. A gentleman who has returned to the
city from the locality Of the Shocks in an inter-
vie " to-day gives the following explanation:
"Bald Mountain is simply a pile of broken
rock, being surely ana steadily undermined by
water. There are all the indications of it.
There is not anywhere in the place the appear
ance of a natural cave. There are huge cham
bers, called caves, but which are simply aper-
lures among the broken and breaking mass.
There are immense pieces of rock, with sharp,
clean broken edges and weighing from one
pound to millions of tons piled and resting on
one another, held in some places, by overlap
ping another piece by quarter of an inch or
SO. II have heard 1t said that a subterranean
river had been sounded or discovered near
Tryon, N. c. Possibly it is the same which un-
0erruns the Bald"
The noises heard lately are distinctly different
from those in the great earthquake few years
ago. Then it was mighty roar, but these
shocks have been quick, sharp, decisive, more
like the firing of ordnance than anything else,
and have been observed in different places
from time to time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
AnnIher Lard Fnunfleroy.

The title role in Mrs. Burnett's little drama
was played with great deal of sweetness and
skill by Miss Ray Maskell last night. She
makes a smaller and younger Lord Fauntlerou
than Tommy Russell-she is but years old
and her beauty is quite remarkable. One of
her greatest charms is a mass of golden hair
not yellow, mind, but the color of pale gold
that falls in ripping curls over her light
shoulders. Her training has evidently been
most careful, and she is as full of stage busi-
ness and by-play as a star of thrice her age.
To the Little Lord she gives great vivacity and
sprightliness, and her initiative faculty is very
large Her power in the pathetic episodes is
really wonderful. All through the evening ap-
plause of the heartiest sort greeted her. There
will be an extra matinee at the Grand Opera
House on Friday next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
DEATHS OF A DAY.


James Ford, the Chief Clerk of the Police
Bureau, died about P. NJ. yesterday at his home
on Thirty-ninth street. In him, the officials of
the Bureau say they lost one of their best men,
whose adaptability to any work made him one of
the most valuable of the employees. He was As
years Of age, was born and brought up in the
Eleventh ward. He was In his younger days an
employe of Pork Brothers. When the war broke
out, he was one OF the first to offer his services,
but was regarded as too young. He finally en-
listed in the One Hundred and Second Regiment,
in which he un til the close of the war, and
was seriously wounded, for which he drew a
small pension without any re-ratlng.
When Mayor McCallin was elected. he was ap-
pointed clerk Of Chief Of Police Gamble Wier,
and on the new charter going into effect. was re-
tained by Chief Brown. He never lost day since
his appointment until actually prostrated by sick
ness. MIR. Ford leaves widow and one boy,
Charles about "a years of age. He was an honored
member of the Union Veteran Legion and Grand
ARMY of the Republic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
QUE MAIL pOUca.
The Scarcity of Cars.


To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
Two or three days ago The DISPATCH con-
tanned an article stating that the scarcity of
cars was due to cars not being so constructed as
to permit of being speedily unloaded. In one
sense this is erroneous. Comparatively lSw
firms have sidings or platforms SO constructed
as to permit the use Of anything except fat
bottomed cars; and these necessarily require
time in unloading. Then. too, many firms do
not use a sufficient number of hands in the
work, and do not sufficiently urge those used.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, and all other
leading companies, have plenty of hopper gon-
dolas and other styles of cars, which are easily
and quickly emptied through the floor, and are
especially adapted to coal, ores, sand, lime
stone cinder, and all similar articles; yet many
who receive large quantities of such material
have no platforms or tracks upon which such
cars could be used.
Although the railway companies may have
some sins to atone for, that of not possessing
cars adapted to the demands of their patrons
is not always one Of them.
[. H. CARUTHRRs,
Foreman Erecting Shop. Huntingdon Car
Works.
HUNTINGDON, PA. October %
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

1t is interesting to observe that the panic
of alleged scientific men lest the boring for
gas and oil in this country shall exhaust
the interior chambers of the earth and shall
cause general smash-up has spread to En-
gland. The exhibitions OF ignorance which
produced that idea have subsided in this
country; but our British cousins are just ex-
citing themselves over the danger lest the
earth shall collapse or explode. This is
a new demonstration of the perseverance
and survival of general ldiocy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
IN SPITE OF TIE /. S. c. LAW.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and 81. Paul Will
Cut Long Haul.

CHICAGO, October 22-Chairman Walker. of
the Interstate Commerce Railway Association,
gave decision to-day on the application of the
Chicago, Milwaukee ard ST. Paul road for au-
thority to make as low a rate on coal from Chi
cago and Milwaukee to points in the interior of
Iowa. Minnesota, Dakota and Wisconsin as
prevails from Lake Superior points.
The Chairman refused to authorize the ap-
plicant to meet the rates in force from Lake
Superior points by lines that are not members
of the association. He said the proper way to
treat the matter would be for the lines directly
interested to confer with the Lake Superior
lines and endeavor to obtain a reasonable ad-
justment.
In spite of this adverse decision, the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul has given notice of its
intention in ten days to adopt the reduced
rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
No MORE COLLISIONS AT SEA.
Rules Nicely Formulated at the Inrerna.
tional Marine Convention.

n0nal marine COnvenHOns
WASHINGTON, October 2-Considerable
progress was made at the morning session Of
the International Marine Conference to-day in
consideration of the "Rules of the road" The
amendments proposed to the text or changes
were of an unimportant character, and the
discussion, consequently, was limited to com
paratively few subjects.
During the proceedings Mr.. hall, of England,
proposes definition of the rule, "risk Of col
lision," as follows: "Rlsk of collision may, for
the purposes of these rules, be deemed to exist
where there is not absolute certainty that if the
ships keep their respective courses and speed
they will pass clear OF each other. Such risk
can best be ascertained by carefully watching
the compass bearing of an approaching vessel.
If the bearing does not appreciably change,
such risk should be deemed to exist"
Lieutenant Beaugency, of Chill, proposed q
new rule, as follows: mo ship shall cross the
bow Of any ship in motion, but If extraordi-
nary circumstances require that it be done,
then the ship crossing the bow Of the other
ship shall be- responsible for the conse-
quences."
Mr.. Hall, of England, proposed as an amend
ment to Article 20 of the rules. referring to
vessels overtaking one another. that notwitn-
standing anything contained in any preceding
article every ship, whether sailing ship or
steamship, overtaking any other, shall Keep
out of the way Of the overtaken ship.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
COMIC cULLINGs..

Binks-BarlOw says betting is not against
his principles9
vinks-of course not; he HASN'T any.-Ss,0
York Sun.
| A fireproof pocket book is one Of the latest
inventions. Il Is probably intended 20 prevent
money from burning holes In the pockets OF the
owners.-5ostoB Herald.
Jack" she said. in tender voice, 81
am really sorry. but our graduating motso this
year was Learn to Say No. and rhis = the nrst
chance I've had. .'-Het0 York Sun.
Tommy. don't you want TO 60 sailingf'
tsNaw.n
s'why. wen have spanking breeser
'That's wot's the matter. .''-sssO Kork Hsraid-
Wagg Ito Bovser, who has his finger
done up in rag)-Hello. how did you do thnfg
Bowser-Trying to hammer q nafl.
wagg-fou succeeded, didn't you?-Esp Yors
Sun.
Hardup. appearing in his winter ulster)
Looks pretty well for an old one, doesn't it1
I've had It pressed. Badluck Catching sight Of
the tag)-fes, l suppose 1t was pressed-lots of
others on top offt.-LdDrence Amerlcdn.
A reckless young man named Colquhonn
Once took ride in q baIluhoun.
Il suddenly dropped
And the place where he Hoped
Was stained bright. lovely marnhoun.
Philadelphia Times.
VERY RARE VIRTUE.
To bear 3 cross without complaint
Is Christian. but Is rare.
For trying Il on makes the saint
Himself cross . bear.
-Konnost0ea Tskgvan.
Friend-Are you happy7
Spirit Through medium Perfectly 80.
Friend-What has pleased you most since yoa
left us2
spirit-The epitaph on my tombstone. ft b0th
amazes and delights me.-Bost0n courisr.
CAUSE FOB REJOICING.
The baseball seasons near its end
And there Il cause for glee,
The hfty cents we used to spend
To see the game we now may lend
To aid an impecunious friend,
And thus DO good, you see.
-Bostoa Courier.
Crushed Hopes-"And what answer do
you make to my sppealg' he asked, as he knsit q
her feet.
James. Iwni be fr.nk with yOu," she nur-
INJURED.
ssoh, speakl', he impIored. 'and relieve ne
from this agony Of suspense. y
"Ihsn let me say is cannot be. y
"Why nots Oh. why notf''
s.Becznse. James, do not feel able 50 supporta
husband. n-Boston coErisrs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

Twas the love that lightened service!
The old, old story sweet,
That yearning lips and waiting hearts
In melody repeat
AsJacob served for Rachel
Beneath the Syrian sky,
Like golden sands that swiftly drop,
The toiling years went by.
Chill fell the dews upon him.
Fierce smote the sultry sun;
But what were cold and heat to him,
Till that dear wife was won!
The angels whispered in his ear,
'.Be patient and be strongr
And the thought Of her he waited for
was ever like q song.
Sweet Rachel, with the secret
To hold brave man leal:
To keep him through the changeful years,
Her own In woe and veal;
So that in age and exile,
1he death-damp on his face,
Her name to the dark valley lent
Its own peculiar grace.
As Jacob served for Rachel
Beneath the Syrian SKY;
And the golden sands Of toiling years
Went swiftly slipping by;
The thought Of her was music
To cheer his weary feet;
Twas love that lightened service,
The old, old story sweet.
--chrfstias Intsiiigencsr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

1t is modestly suggested by the Chicago
NelOs that ''the Hon. Chauncey Depew's
visit to this city may have been inspired by
an unconquerable longing to subscribe to
Chicago's Worlds Fair fund" Mr.. De-
pew's name has not yet appeared in the
Chicago subscription lists; from which Chi
cago will have to content itself with the
consoling thought that the presence Of the
Vanderbilt-Depew party may have been
caused by an uncOnquerable longing to be
absent from New York when the subscr1p-
tions for the New York project were opened.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
THE MERRIEST CROWD OUT.
A New Society Club Organized Last Night
in Oakland,

"The Merriest Crowd Out" is the title of .
new society club formed by number of young,
well-known people of Oakland. The club
meets every other Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of one of its lady members. There are
II of the latter, and each in turn entertains the
club at her home.
A meeting was held last evening at the resi-
dence of Miss Alice Burger, on Meyran avenue.
Progressive 5uchre was the entertainment. The
head prizes were won by Miss Blanche Clark, of
Meyran avenue, and Mr.. E. Mcclellan. After
the games dancing was lndulged in and refresh
ments served. The club will be entertained at
its next meeting, November 8. by the Misses
Brady, at their residence on Oakland avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

"THE prices of sugar and of the Sugar
Trust certificates are running a downward
race in the markets, but the trust certificates
are little ahead" remarks the Philadel-
phia Record. Which can be construed to
mean, dear cotemporary, that the eminent
Democrats at the head of the trust are un-
loading the certificates little more rapidly
than competition is bringing down the price
of sugar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

institution for five years, for selling lozenges
in the park, for the support of his sick father,
and cannot now be released even by order
of the Judge, gives some singular notions of
New York justice. Perhaps some big
gambler or wholesale public thief may get a
proportionate sentence in the New York
courts some day-if the same precipitant
action as shown in this case railroads him
to the penitentiary before it is found out
who he is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

The inability of our jails and station
houses to provide imprisonment fo' riotous
and vagrant bears, appears to be defect of
our police system. If the authorities had
shipped the bears under arrest. yesterday, to
Wall stree. the ursine wanderers would
have found themselves in clover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
LONG VOYAGE IN A LITTLE BOAT.
The Captain of the Neversink is Robbed and
Gives Up His Trip.

PHILADELPHIA, October 22.-Captain Sgd
ney NJ. Hinman of New York, the young man
who became famous by his trip from New York
to Boston In seven-foot boat last fall, an
chored mis- little ten-foot dory. the Neversink,
of Gloucester yesterday after a trip from New
York to Norfolk, Va. He left New York on
September 4, his only companion being his dog,
Neptune, with the intention of going to
Florida.
He got as far as Littletown. Nd, when he was
knocked down and robbed of SS8 78, all the
presented to him for saving Ii lives last sum-
mer at Coney Island, where he did life-guard
duty He gave up his trip, and, after reaching
Norfolk, decided to return
The Neversink is a pretty little boat. fitted
with mainsail and jih and has an air-tight
compartment. Captain Hinman has been three
times upset during the present trip, but has not
suffered much in Consequence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

1t is interesting to learn from Mr.. Van
derbilt's recent French cook. who has re-
turned to Paris, that "Mr. Vanderbilt and
myself belong to two different civilizations.
This is reassuring. The fear that Mr.. Van
derbilt belonged to the civilization of
French cooks, was one Of the Nightmares
which affected this country last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

THE revival of the old interstate mining
agreement which is talked OF, ought to be
carried out. The old agreement would have
prevented such a costly and injurious
struggle as has been going on in the Illinois
mines all this summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
who he is.

Mr.. CLAUS SPRECKELs is kept busy de-
claring that he has no use for Sugar Trust,
cannot be induced to 60 into the combine,
and that he has built his big refinery to do
legitimate business with, and not to gamble
with. He has said this several times before;
but the Eastern people find it hard to be-
lieve that a millionaire would do business
that Hav
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

RETURNS of 2,40O lives lost by the jap
anese floods falls below the sum of de-
struction concentrated in the Conemaugh
Valley. But the total of $4,000 people
rendered destitute and $4,000 houses swept
away or submerged in Japan, exceeds the
Pittsburg food in number, although the
destroyed property in Johnstown was proba-
bly, of far greater value.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Hoping Against Hope.

It is believed that the lumber steamer
Brooklyn, with 10 people aboard, was lost in
storm on the night of October l6. The Brooklyn
is owned by the South Brooklyn Sawmill Com
pany. At a late hour this afternoon the owners
had heard nothing concerning her. and they
have about given up all hopes Of seeing the
ship again An official of the company said:
'The Brooklyn left Darien, y. G., October Il,
with cargo Of lumber for us. She is at least
six days overdue. and we fear thar she is lost
with all on board. Captain Carson has been in
eur service some time and is an excellent
officer. Some Of the crews Of incoming boats
have described wreck, which they saw north
east OF Hatteras, very minutely, and from
these descriptions there is good ground for our
worst fears" The relations of the missing
men. residing in South Brooklyn, are in q ter
rible state Of mind, but are still hoping against
hope.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
About An Opern Company's Trouble.
o the Editor of The Dispatch:

Regarding the statements recently published
concerning the Rhinehart Opera Company, I
wish to correct wrong impression. Two Of
the girls were discharged for shop-lifting and
two for unlady-like conduct They had half q
weeks salary due, which was paid them. They
sued for weeks salary. which they did not get.
Itis always customary to deduct fares, when
advanced to anyone joining company, from
the first salary. So it was stated IN the contract
in this case and this was done.
MADAM RHNEHARr.
BEAVER FALLS October q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Ever Kings Are Mortal.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.l
Being King doesn't exempt man from the
despotism of grim death. There have been
more royal funerals in Europe of late than any
body but the undertakes cared to see.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Tear His Hair. or ae, l, cuts

From the Philadelphia Record.
There are nearly 200 women employed in the
Mint This fact is calculated to make Colonel
Bosbyshell tear his hair. 1t is safe to say that
there are 1000 women out of the MINT, who
expect to take the places of the 200 in the Mirt.
The gallant Colonel would do well to follow
the precedent set him by Mr.. Fox and make no
changes. That is the only safe path out of the
tangle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
THE ENTIRE FAMILY WED.

If Rumor Prove Correct, Solos Will Be-
come Duets.
The we dding of Mr.. Harry Siedel. a member
of the Hayden Quartet Club, to Miss Laura
McClintock, of Mt. Washington, will be cele-
brated on November s.
Miss Annie Siedel, sister Of MIR. Harry
Siedel, and also musician of note, will, during
the same month, be united in marriage to Mr..
John Mealey. 1t is rumored that MIR. Al Siedel,
of the same family, and member of the choir
of st. Paurs Cathedral. will soon take for a
bride Miss Gantner, of the Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
WAITING FOB CLOUDS TO ROLL By.
An Allentown EmbezzIer Remains Hidden
in His House for Two Years.

in His House Tor Two Years.
ALLENTOWN, October 22.-Two years ago
W. K. Grossmsn, bookkeeper of the firm of
johnson d Swartz. of this city, was discovered
TO be an embezzler of his employers funds, and
he disappeared from public view, the impress
sion getting abroad that he had fed to Canada.
To the great surprise of nearly everybody
cognizant of the case Grossman yesterday ap-
peared upon the streets here.
1t has since been learned that he spent the
two years in his own house. his lawyers and
several intimate friends being the only persons
cognizant of his seclusion. The time within
which the charge of embezzlement can now be
prosecuted has expired by limitation The
amount Of Grossman's alleged embezzlement
was $4,000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Christmas Letters,

To the Editor Of The DisDatch:
The Young Ladies' Aid Society, of Allegheny
is receiving numerous applications from the
Young Peoples Societies of various churches
in the two cities for Christmas Letters to send
to the hospitals, homes, children's institutions,
etc., of the county.
ALLEGHENY. October q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

THE State Board Of Health's report on
the condition of Butchers Run contains
some very instructive and decided language
which the Northside municipal authorities
should read, mark, learn and inwardly
digest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Gloves Made of Eelskin.

From the Boston GIobe.I
The finest kid gloves are now made of eel
skins, and the eels are being hunted in New
York pounds with great activity. Many COW
eted hand will be worth good eel more by
reason of the discarded kid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23

WITH the sinking fund requirements
met before the fiscal year has expired, the
nations Legislators should be able to wake
up to the fact that the way to reduce re-
venue is to reduce it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
The Girl 1 Left Behind Me.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Who was the composer of tae military song
named ''The Girl Left Behind Me?" What
was his nationality, and in what army was it
first used as military ART l.
ALLEGHENY, October q
lit was composed by Samuel Lover, famous
Irish composer and novelist, and was probably
first played in the British army. Lover was
born in Dublin in 1877, and died in 1868. He
was very popular song writer and novelistI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Attic Boiling Point.

From the Detroit Journal.]
The cable announces the opening OF the
servian skupsrchina yesterday. If the saucers
china as well as these cups china have been
opened, the political kettle is probably about
hnfI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Time TO Call n Halt.

From the Omaha World -Herald.l
Now that General Raum has been appointed
to succeed Tanner it is to be hoped that the
joint debate between the latter and Secretary
Noble may be closed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
Floreuce Russell.

Florence Russell, son of Captain. William Rus
sell, of Ward street. Oakland, died yesterday Of
pneumonia. He was but q years of age and had
been able 20 report for business on Saturday
morning. Mr.. Russell was clever young man,
highly popular in Pittsburg society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-23
EIizabetb spoke In indiana.

To the Editor of The Dispatch.l
Did Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton make
campaign speeches for Harrison and was she
the lady who threatened to sue Senator Quay
for campaign fundsf INQUIRER.
LEECHBURG, October p.
Yes. to both questions