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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
WiSdnm of A1ea.

Control your temper, for if it does not obey
you 1t Will govern you.-Hor0ce.
If you wish to marry suitably, marry your
equal-OUid
God is ever drawing like toward like and
making them cquainted.-PLdto
Remember the judgment of God that thou
mayest justly fear; and never forget His
mercy that thou mayest never be led to despair.
-Petrdrch.
Some are honest and pious as long as they
thrive upon it; but if the devil himself gives
better wages they soon change their party
Seneca.
Cbide a friend in private and praise him in
publie.-SOIon.
Never confide in young person-new pals
leak. Never tell your secret to the aged-old
doors seldom shut closely.-SeLected.
How soon passing events become the subject
of painting, poetry and history. We move and
act among them, and are part of them to-day.
Tomorrow like Enas, who saw his own do
ings on the brazen gates of the Tyrian Queen),
we have the whole hung up in galleries or de-
scTibed in books, and moving us again to indig'
nation, to merriment, or to tears.-W. p.
The famous DR.. Fuller having requested .
bright friend to make an epitaph for him, re-
ceiYed this:
.sHere Lies FuIIer,s F,artb0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
NOVEL DUCK HUNTING.
A Massachusetts Sportsman Follows the
Game on an Ice Tricycle..

Massachusetts Sportsman Follows the
Game on an Ice Tricycle..
Two duck hunters who have Just returned
from a season of shooting at Montauk Point,
L. l., report the novel methods of duck hunt
ing resorted to by Massachusetts sports
man named Chadwick, who has been spend
ing much of the winter about Fort Pond Bay
and Napeague Harbor. Chadwick has an
ice tricycle. which travels on runners, upon
which they say he is able to cruise over
many miles of inshore ponds and
land-locked bays daily without fatigue.
The machine is fitted with two
steel runners forward like an ice
boat and steers with a. movable runner
aft. Between the two forward runners,
and slightly in their rear, steel-calked,
wrought-iron wheel travels on the ice. This
is the propelling power. IT is about three
feet in diameter, and can be geared so as to
make three revolutions to one of the foot
pedals, or less than halt a revolution to each
turn of the cranks, according to the speed
required. Under favorable conditions a re-
markably high rate of speed may be main
tanned, and in scudding before the wind, or
in'running with beam wind, the propelling
wheel is lifted up and little canoe mast
and sails are rugged and made to do good
service.
Mr.. Chadwick was easily able to out
shoot his fellow-sportsmen on Long Island,
as with the aid of his machine he could
follow the game for any distance in
an incredibly short space of time.
In approaching an opening in the
ice filled with ducks. he is enabled to get
.verv near to it before shooting by dec
Grating his tricycle. with brush and trees,
and in this way disarming the birds of ali
suspicion as to his real character. By
moving head on to the quarry from the lee
ward with the machine disguised in this
manner the ducks would frequently sit in
the water until within easy range.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
THE WITCH OF BERKELEY.
The Singular Way in Which She Directed
Her Body to be Buried.
NewcacfIa fbroD{c1a

The Singular Way in Which She Directed
Her Body to be Buried.
Newcastle CEngland) Chronicle.l
Old William, of Malmesbury tells US
that the famous witch of Berkeley "put no
moderation to her SINS" because she was
as yet on this side of old age, although
beating on the door of it with a near foot.
Trouble coming to her as it does to all NOR
tails, her son dying and his family being
ruined, she fell i'll and summoned her sur
viving children, Q monk and a nun, to come
to her. She confessed herself to have been a
great sinner, but relied pretty comfortably
upon their piety to make things better for
her. What her occult knowledge taught
her might be the ultimate fate of her body,
after the soul had gone to its just reward,
she knew best, but her instructions for its
preservation were singular.
She directed that it be sewn in stag's hide,
and afterward placed in a stone sarcopha-
gus, the cover of which was to be fastened
with lead and iron. In addition, three iron
chains of great weight were to fasten the
stone, and there was to be psalm-singing for
90 nights, and the same number Of masses
in the days. If for three nights these pre-
cautions could keep the body at rest, on the
fourth night it was to be buried in the
ground. But it was no use; VOWS, prayers,
and tears were equally of no avail, while the
strongly bolted door gave way easily to the
devils, who broke through the band of sing
ing choirs and tore asunder the two chains
at the extremities of the stone, the middle
one resisting their force.
This was on the first two nights; on the
third the whole monastery seemed shaken
to its foundation, and tall, terrible man
dashed the doors in pieces, advanced to the
coffin, and calling to the woman by name COM
manded her to arise. Upon her answering
she could not on account of her chains,
"You shall be loose" said he. "and to your
evil" and Immediately she broke the chain
with as much ease as pack-thread. He also
kicked off the lid of the coffin, and, having
taken her by the hand, drew her out of the
chupch in sight of them all. Before the
door stood proud black horse neighing,
with iron hooks projecting over his whole
back. The woman was put upon the beast,
and soon disappeared from the eyes OF the
spectators. Her supplicating cries for help
were heard for nearly four miles,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17

formulating q philosophy from the facts, the
seIf-eleeted champions of temperance never
meet without reading out Of the ranks anybody
and everybody who cannot adopt their, remedy
and swallow their nostrum. All agree as to
the evil: the disagreement is only in the ways
and means Of betterment. No matter II you
are not in favor of prohibition you are the
friend of the dive and the Drotnei-suen - Inc
charge.
The truth is that intemperance o1gns 20 %
treated in dozen different ways. Ine treab-
ment should be conditioned oy tne eulsuLe, s me
race proclivities the social usage OF me IO-
caifty Prohibition is one way, 1t Is the ex-
treme of absurdity to claim tnat IL - sne only
way. Yet in the four States of MassacnusetCss
New Hampshire, Nebraska and FennsyivManl9 M
a vote is to be polled this spring on tne lues-
ton of Incorporating in their constlbnHCns :
clause prohibiting the manufacture and sale oL
alcoholic liquors as beverage. That Is, II -
grayely proposed while debate IS gong on'
while methods are still under conslderaelonI
while nothing is settled save the CHARS aS STteL u
the gigantic evil. to force questlonaoAss s,t 49,
edy into the fundamental law OF the Ssese'
prohibition as an effective measure q eel- tt
peranee,' remarks the Rev. DR.. Lyman AoDosts
IN the Christian UIiOTl lis still an expeflmeneS
and somewhat doubtful experiment. wnoso
general results thus far justify the conctlslon
that 1t succeeds in a rural community wneLo
Protestant and Puritan elements are in the aS'
tendency, and fails in commercial and manu-
featuring communities where the population -
heterogeneous
Before adopting this experiment as hnA
measure, 1t were wiser to wait and watch
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
"Here LiesNFul1er,s Earth.,,
MATERIAL FOR A MORAL.
The Interesting Story of the Evolution q
the COrbait Very PreftiIy Told.

The Interesting Story of the Evolution oR
the COrbait Very PrettiIy Told.
New York SUM-
In the streams of the Rocky Mountains
the fishermen use bait that is not general
ly known in the United States. 1t is called
corbait. 1t is kind of water grub, and in
natural history it furnishes, like the butter
fly, some interesting evidence in favor ofthe
doctrine of evolution, while the close of its
existence might point moral for preachers
and philosophers of opposite turns of mind.
At the sandy bottom of clear and slug
gish stream 1t first appears as u little mag
got rolling along with the current. As it
rolls, portions of the finest sand and atoms
of wood stick to it, until it acquires a COM
plete overcoat. With the gluev substance
which it has acquired in natures store, it
cements the sand and little particles of wood
around its body with marvellous skill. Its
head and front parts are somewhat like fly
or little beetle, and it has strong claws.
When its overcoat or house is finished, with
all the modern improvements, it stops roll
ing and begins to crawl on the bottom
against the current until it reaches rock,
under which it takes refuge from trout and
other enemies. There it remains in peace
and security all through the summer.
In winter it closes up the front and only
door of its cabin and doubtless sleeps the
sleep of tile just. When spring returns,
and the water begins to get warm, it man.
ages to thin down the walls of its habita-
tion, from which, of course, the water is
already expelled. untilit becomes sufficiently
buoyant to bear the tenant to the surface.
Then it floats along, looking like an insig-
nifcant fragment of rotten twig. Sud-
denly under the rays of the sun the upper
portion of this affair bursts open. II
is boat now, with one little passenger
aboard-a beautiful green fly known by trout
fishers as the green drake" Perfectly safe In
his little vessel, this green drake enjoys the
sunshine. He scratches his wings with his
toes, combs his hair with his fingers, and
takes some long and lazy stretches. Then,
as if struck with a new idea, he raises his
wings, hesitates a moment to consider his
future career, and at last flies off to make
new acquaintances in another sphere Of
life.
Unfortunately his want of experience on
wings is too often fatal to him. His ability
and propensity to walk upon the water seem
to be of questionable utility; but he gets
there as if to look down upon the miserabls
world from which he came. Lost in reveris
and serene happiness, he floats along care.
lessly and then disappears in the jaws of q
hungry trout, where his Variegated career.
ends
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
HUMAN BLOOD AS CEMENT.
How the Coal Miners Mend Their Pines
Down in the Gloomy Depths.

uo" inc Oodt uAineFs menu Iuelr HIpe6
Down in the Gloomy Depths.
Philadelphia Press.1
Next to his wife and babies the coal
miner loves his pipe" said former worker
in the anthracite mines, but now we'll
known politician. "He loves it so well that
he never hesItates to shed his blood to
save it. 1t is his one great comfort and
soIace down in the gloomy depths, and if
he was as careful of himself as he is of his
pipe there would be less of fatality in the
mines.
''If by some hard luck his pipe is broken
for the miners pipe is in nine cases out of
ten a clay one-he has a way of mending it
that no other smoker would resort to. He
takes the needle he carries for picking up
the wick of his lamp and jabs it deep in
his hand or arm. The blood flows quickly
from the wound. The miner rubs the edges
of the fractured pipe on the blood until
they are coated with it and then fits them
together. The blood quickly dries and no
cement could give greater adhesion. have
known miners pipe to be mended in half
dozen different places with his blood
cement So why shouldn't the miner love
his pipe? Isn't he bound to it by peculiar
ties of consanguinity?"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
TEMPERATE Temperance.

1t is pity that the temperance question
should not be discussed more calmly and
nationally. The problem is so utterly perplexed
and difficult, the interests concerned, the in
dividual habits affected. the social customs at
stake are so manifold, that it is hopeless to
think of solving it out of hand.
Unfortunately, one or two panaceas are
widely advertised and trumpeted. And worst
of all, those who question the efficacy of these
cure-alls are fiercely denounced as enemies Of
God and man. Instead of welcoming the con-
tribution of any Thoughtful student Of a social
question OF such magnitude; instead Of looking
at the question all round, and like Lord Bacon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
CAN'T TAKE THE CENSUS.
Some of the LudicrOus Experiences the
French Are Having in Tonquiu.

Some OF the LudicrOus Experiences the
French Are Having in Tonquiu.
New York Sun.1
The French are having some ludicrous
experiences in Topquin,a "a land that seems to
be good deal of a white elephant in
their hands. They have, for the present.
given up their efforts to take the census Of
the capital, Hanoi, which is supposed to
contain about 100, 900 persons Every time
the census agents started on their rounds
they created small panic. The natives
were certain some deep-laid deviltry was at
the bottom of this unheard of and incompre-
hensible affair. 1t was evident their taxes
were to be increased, or they were to be vic
timized IN some manner. The result was
that n each occasion there was a great ex-
odus OF townspeople to visit their country
cousins, and those who remained impaired
the widest misinformation. Little matrons
declared by all that was sacred that they
were childless widows, though their half
dozen young hopeiuls were at that time
tumbling about in the cutters The French
have grown weary of pursuing knowledge
under such trying circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17

We are now far enough
removed from the still recent change in the
National Government to measure one phase
of it.
Nothing more humanity sublime can be
conceived than the peaceful transfer of this
mighty nations destinies from the hands
and hearts of one set of patriotic men to
the hearts and hands of another set with
different ideas and politics. The scene in
Washington on Inauguration day was more
dramatic than any coup de theater. The
streets were full of soldiers, but they were
only figures in pageant. The boom of
cannon was heard, but it was the thunder Of
salutation of the outgoing to the incoming
tenants of the White House. The excitement
was frantic. but it was the frenzy of peace, not
war. Conflicts they were. but they were con-
ficts of good-natured chaff and badinage.
The finest procession that day was not the
Presidential one-it was the inexhaustibe pro-
cession along the sidewalk in the misty per-
spective ever lost, ever renewed, sweeping on
ward between its architectural banks under
the ceaseless drip of rain, but all ahame with
rainbow colors, pushing, laughing. the Strife of
sight-seers, not of fighters, with plumes and
velvets and silks and tatters commingled in
Ouc luucSCIIDdD1o COu1uolOu VI ucluOCIdb1C
order.
What could be finer than the interchange of
courtesies between President Cleveland and
President Harrison? than the active super
vision of Mrs. Cleveland at the White House
in preparing the Presidential lunch? than the
delicate surrender of place and power on the
one hand, and the graceful acceptance of it on
the other?
When we remember what a change of ad-
ministration means Especially a radical
change, involving the displacement and re-
placement of great parties); when we recall
the fierceness of the preceding national can
vass; when we reflect upon what all this would
mean anywhere else-in France barricades and
the Marseillaise; in Mexico, civil war; in the
South American Republics, anarchy-iI is i'm
possible not to feel proud of our dear America,
and to exult over its self-control and patriotic
behavior.
This is Sunday, and the writer of these lines
has nothing to do on this day and in these
columns with politics. But it is impossible,
even in quiet ministerial corner, to look out
over that scene of tumultuous concord, without
congratulating Democrats and Republicans
alike upon their equality to the situation. The
English poet, Coleridge, says he once met in
Frankfort, German who always took off his
hat with profound respect when he spoke of
himself. In view of its behavior on the 4th of
March, the American people is entitled to take
off its hat to itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
UNDER HEPYRAMIDS
Experiences of the Baseball Aggre-
CATION in the Land Of Egypt.
ANSON'S THEATRICAL ADVENTURE.
The Donkey Ride From Cairo to the
Vicinity of the Sphinx
A GAME WITHOUT ANY GATE RECEIPTS
WRITTEN FOR THE D1srA1cH.l

CAIRO, EGYPT,
February 1.-THE
visit of the ball
players to Egypt
has been more like
a jaunt of ordinary
sightseeing, Cairo
hunting t touris i S is
than the trip of a
combination of pro-
fessional athletes.
During their four
days visit they
roamed about at
pleasure among the
historical relics of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
The Wrong Door.

Mr.. de spare-You have spurned me with
contempt, and when I close this portal be-
hind me, shall be lost to the world for-r-r-
everl
Miss Cooldorf Quietly IL think you will,
Mr. de Spare, you 60 out that way. Wolf
hasn't had any breakfast to-day.-PIck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
OBSERVING The LETTER OP THE LAW,

AChicago Mans Method of Keeping Clean
Conscience During Lent.
Chicago Mail.l
We are now launched upon the Ienten
season, and many poor fellow while trying
to do his duty has found temptation too
strong and broken his vows. Sitting in
restaurant to-day gentleman overheard the
following conversation between the man
sitting opposite and the waiter:
Bring me some baked white fish"
''All out, SIR"
cabbage. This is lent but the Lord knows
I called for fish,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17

met them, and the old ball tosser asked:
"Where do you buy the tickets?"
"Tickets?" echoed the stranger.
''Yes, tickets for the show" persisted
Anse.
A smile spread over the gentleman's face
as he answered: ''This is a private party,
sir.''
Anse wanted to fall down as he made his
apologies and hasty exit from the residence
of one of the most distinguished military
officers in the city.
INGERSoLL'S IMAGE.
Among the antiquities in the Bolauk
Museum that interested the Chicago people
particularly, is small wooden image about
three feet high. A kind of gown covers the.
figure leaving exposed the ankles and feet
In one hand is thin staff, and he has one
foot forward as if in the act of walking. 1t
looks as if it nigh. be the image of a her
nit The face is full, round and smooth,
there is semblance of badness above the
forehead and the general air is soft and
sleek.
The wood is of a mahogany color and the
catalogue says it is a relic of the fourth
dynasty and has been found to be an exact
image Of Sheik Ell Beled, one of the Mayors
of Saqqurah. However true this may be
there wasn't Chicagoan who visited the
museum who did not find in itthe exact
image of their former distinguished towns
man, Bob Ingersoll. There was only one
trifing difference; the right cheek Of the
image was not entirely smooth, having a
long crock in it. The catalogue number is
1862 S. GoODFRIEND.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
WOULD AN ACTRESS BE.

DR.. Hallock took Ella to DAILY and ex-
plained that she would like to go on the
stage. What he meant was that she should
be engaged to appear in dramas at the Fifth
Avenue Theater, which was Daly's chief
establishment. DAILY hired the handsome
young lady, and the contract required her
to take whatever roles he might assign to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
CLARA BELLIES CHAT.
Lenten Diversions Among New York's
Exclusive Four Hundred.
MRS. GEN. BOOTHS PRETTY STAFF.
An Incident in the Life of the New Presi.
dent of Sorosis.
A BAD CASE OF TOO MUCH GOOD FORM
tCoRREsroNDENcr OF TEE p1spAroH., ,

EW YORK, March 16.
Two curious things
are to be seen in New
York as a consequence
of Lent among fashion
able women. There is
a groggery within sight
of my windows. IL is a
quiet enough place so
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
SUNDAY THOUGHTS
MORALS 4pb MANNERS.
BY A CLERGYMAN.

oU cannot judge of the
heightof a mountain when
right under lt-you need
an offing of 20 miles.
Neither can the magni-
tude of an event be justly
estimated when too near:
W. nra nnu far anou-L
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-17
EARLY MISSIONARIES

From the above statement it has been con-
eluded that he lies buried at Downpatrick.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-07-27
SHADY GROVE.

Shady Grove, July 22.-Our farm
ers have about "laid by" their corn,
and wheat has been threshed in this
neighborhood, the yield being exceed
ingly good. Oats are very sorry.
We have been, and are still having
an abundance of rain, and farmers
predict an immense corn crop.
There will be a few holidays now
for our industrious neighbors.
John Brewer, Charley Scott, and
Tom Freeze have gone to try the
realities of grading the new railroad.
Sunday School still flourishing at
this place.
Mr.. Charles Robertson of Clear.
mont, began the public school here
Monday the 18th. He is liked very
well so far. tI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Byars paid q
visit to relatives at Hillsboro this
week.
Pretracted meeting began at Foun
tain Grove Sunday and some Of Oul
neighbors are in attendance.
Mrs. Mary Martin is on the sicE
list this week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-07-27
NEW LAND.

New Land, Tenn, July %, 1880
New Lands energetic men are
talking very seriously of erecting a
new school house, something that
this district is very much in need Of.
Mr.. r. p. Burks is still very low,
to the regret of his many friends.
Some gentlemen from Wisconsin
were looking at land here last week.
They seemed very much pleased, and
talk of buying.
The Liberty Sunday School had a
pic mic at Ben Lomond last Thurs
day. All report a pleasant time.
Miss Myrtle Thomas, who has been
visiting in this vicinity for the past
two weeks, returned to her home at
Mangum last Saturday.
Mr.. Guy Wilson was visiting in
this neighborhood last week.
Mr.. George Brazier and his sister,
Miss Anna, passed through New
Land Sunday.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-07-27

but "hard times' to complain of.
The funeral of Mrs. Garner was
preached at Hebron Sunday and was
listened to by very large concourse
of people. They had intended to pro-
tract the services during several days
Of this week, but did not do 50.
Rev. Jas. Rogers of Coffee county,
was in our community this week.
Two parties from this community
went to the mountain deer hunting
last week, and we understand they
got little dear meat.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Of Cum
berland Mountain, has been quite
sick for the past ten days. "Aunt
Liz" is a great hand to minister to
the wants of the sick herself, and we
hope her neighbors will be equally
liberal in attending her.
Miss Lille Etter went to Van Blu
rem county last week, where she will
remain several weeks teaching.
Miss Joy Hayes commenced school
at knowledge Bottom this week. She
taught at the same place last year and
gave general satisfaction.
Miss Charity Barnes has shown her
smiling face in our little village this
week. She is going to Tracy City in
day or two, where she will stay two
or three weeks.
Miss linda McInturff went to Tracy
City and Pelham last week and will
stay some time visiting relatives and
friends.
Jas. S. Ford has gone to McMinn.
vile today and will return tomorrow
He and DIR. Barnes have not yet adj
justed their differences about theil
pet deG,S.
Mr.. c. NJ. Rutledge went to the
mountain today to bring Mrs. Rut
ledge home, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Hill.