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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
ON THE SHANNON RIVER.

Faces and places are soon forgot
In the pride of our life's endeavor;
But the home of the child, be it palace or cot,
Lives on his mind forever.
This is why, to me, in the broad, far West,
have seen the great streams quiyer,
To behold in dreams on q scene more blest
On the broad, blue Shannon river.
have seen the broad st. Lawrence frown,
And the Hudson, soft and tender,
But the queen of streams, with the damon
crown,
Was the broad, blue Shannon river.
AS along Its banks laughed and roved,
And thought no hand could sever
My heart from the hearts Of those loved
On the banks Of the Shannon river.
There went to school, where proud rule
Micky Lynn. the master clever.
And the scepter swayed from rude old stool
Near the banks of the shannon river.
Ihave been to-day my eyes to lay
On the cot l'llremember ever,
1t is standing still on the old roadway
Near the broad, blue Shannon river.
At the chapel gray long did pray
A heartfelt prayer to the Giver,
That freedoms sun should light the way
Uf the broad, blue shannon river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
PITTSBURG POLICE AND FIREMEN.
A Recently Published Volume Gives an I

A Recently Published Volume Gives nm In
teresting History of Both.
"Our Police and Firemen'' is the title of a
65O-page octave volume devoted to the history
of the Police and Fire Departments of this
CITY. 1t is well printed and profusely illustrate
ed, and contains an interesting account of the
origin and growth of two important branches
of the public service, now included in the De-
partment of Public Safety. The municipal
history of Pirtsburg is minutely traced from
the time that village was planted about the
Point down to the present day.
The work is published by n. Fenno. It was
edited and compiled by Henry Mann and
Charles T. Dawson-the latter a well-known
newspaper man of this city-who appear to
have discharged their duties in a thoroughly
able and conscientious manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The trial of James Daniels suit against his
daughter Mary to recover $1,000 was begun in
a Brooklyn court this morning. When old Mr..
Daniels gave up his bookbinding business in
New York several years ago he placed 81 900 in
his daughters name. Recently, however, Mr.
Daniels son, harum scarum chap who has
passed several years in an insane asylum, per-
suaded the old man that his daughter was try
ing to poison him, so that she could get hold Of
the money. Mr.. Daniels immediately brought
the suit now in progress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THE fact that the cable of the Fifth ave-
nue. traction road, just replaced by new
one, lasted double the allotted life of cables
used for sucn purposes, furnishes an ex-
ample of remarkable successful wire-pull-
ing. That art is understood to contribute
in more ways than one to the profitable
operation of cable roads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

M. EIFFEL, the builder of Paris tall
tower, says the erection of a still higher one
for Americas Worlds Fair is but ques-
tion of money. 1t may be; but good many
people will interpose the objection that
there is the greater question involved
whether the United States can do nothing
better than to copy the attractions of the
French fair, three years after they have
been worn out abroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

Mr.. EUGENE HIGGINS, of Baltimore,
has been resuscitated long enough to say
that he is permanently out of politics, and
that the only thing he regrets is that it de-
lights the Mugwumps. This is in the nature
of certificate of good character for the
Mugwumps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Prof. Joseph z. Nourse,

WASHINGTON, October s.-Prof. Joseph E..
Nourse, United States Navy, died at his home in
Georgetown to-day. lie was born in this city in
1S1g He was professor of ethics and English and
later of mathematics in the United States Naval
Academy from 1850 until after the war. He was
on duty at the naval observatory in this city for
some years preceding 1881, when he was retired
In he represented the United States at the In
ternatlonal biographical Congress in Paris.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
A GLENSHAW WEDDING.
Mr.. Edward Shaw md Miss Belle Miller
United in Marriage.

An interesting wedding was that which oc-
Cured yesterday evening at the residence of
Mr.. John Miller, near Glenshaw. Mr.. Edward
Shaw, of the well-known family of that name,
became the husband of Miss Belle Miller. a
most estimable young lady. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Joseph B. Turner, of the
Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, in the pres
ence of number of intimate friends. After
ward supper served by Geottman, of ALLIE
gheny, received attention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw were the recipients of
many valuable present from their numerous
friends, and as they left for short trip to
Cleveland and the lake cities they were re-
minded that they bore with them the best
wishes OF all who knew them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The figures on the capitalization of the
breweries bought by English capital show
that the new brewery proprietors are not
going to be SO active in the production of
beer as in the business of selling water at
high figures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THAT Boston man who embarked on his
political career by confessing that he has
been gambler and thief certainly fore
stalls any attempts to blacken his character.
His qualifications seem to fit him for a
career in Wall street rather than in the
halls of legislation; but it is understood that
he has reformed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THE final payment of s1,6oo,ooO to the
Johnstown sufferers commenced yesterday,
four months after the disaster. It is good
thing that the people will get the money
sent to them by the sympathizing people Of
the world in time to buy winter clothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

REPORTS of sewer pipe combines and
window glass pools cone out promptly on
time, this month. The September cembina-
tiors apparently could not hold good in
October, and the public will wait patiently
for the new combinations in November.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The juror who refuses. TO agree to YER
dict, in order to get even with another juror
who has displeased him, presented a new
feature in the jury system yesterday. Evil
IDENTIFY reform is necessary, of sort which
will secure a new breed of jurors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
The New Building Taken Possession of Yes
terdny.

At meeting of the Board of Managers of
the Children's Hospital committee on fur
nishing and supplies were appointed to arrange
for the immediate occupany of the hospital
building, possession of which was taken yester-
day. A committee of 80 lady visitors were
chosen to have general oversight of the inter-
ests of the institution. A staff of attending
physicians and surgeons was appointed, as fol-
lows: DR.. F. LIE Moyne, DR.. William e. Hal
lock, DR.. T. M. T. McKennan and DR.. d. A.
Hengst.
1t is expected the hospital will be thrown
open in a very few days for the reception of
patients. The Board of Managers consists of
H. Reed, George w. Guthrie, D. G. Stewart,
R. N. Clark, Mrs George M. taughlin, Mrs. s.
s. Marvin, Mrs. w. ]. Holland, Mrs. E. w.
Ferguson and Miss Mary E. Dawson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

DEMOCRATIC organs are now developing
the ability to openly state that "Grover
Cleveland is utterly and irrevocably out Of
politics" That being the case, it remains
to be seen whether the Democracy will find
better or worse man to take his place in
the leadership.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
WOMEN IN CONGRESS-.
They Assemble In Denver. and Are DISGUISE
ing Everything In Sight.

DENVER, October S-The seventeenth annual
congress for the advancement of women con-
vened to-day. After secret meeting early this
morning, the regular session began at 1880 The
order of business was reading reports by Vice
Presidents Of the various State organizations,
and other routine business. This was followed
by the opening address of the President, Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe.
Papers were read by Mrs Louisa Linton, OF
Minnesota on "Women's Science" and Mrs.
Helen 8. Spudd, of Illinois, on "Women's
Affairs" Other papers will be read at to-nights
session. and after adjournment reception will
be rendered the delegates by Mrs. Governor
Cooper. There are bout so delegates present,
representing almost every section in the United
States
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

SHORTAGE of gas on one side Of the
Monongahela and shortage of water on the
other afford tolerably strong argument on
the bad results of giving the exclusive busi-
ness of supplying articles of universal neces-
sity to single corporations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

WHETHER Boulanger's trip is to be to
be to Africa or Paris is the question which
agitates the European correspondents. The
chances are that the African trip would be
much the safest for the bold General; but it
would not make half SO much news.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Understand. Her Trade.

From the Boston Herald.1
A Philadelphia woman is boss plum per, ana
she appears to have mastered the .rlcAs ol Iie
trade. The CITY is now resisting the payment
of one of her bills for excessive charges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The Eastern papers turn up their noses
at Governor Larrabee, of Iowa, for object
ing to the United States Railroad Commits
sioners' remarks on Iowa legislation as an
interference with State affairs; but they
kept right as to their objections to the in
reference of Iowa legislation with railroad
affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Fire In q LunatIc Asylum.

The l,700 lunatics in Wards Island Insane
Asylum were reused up this morning about
2o'clock by fire in the stables Just behind
the asylum. The asylum fire brigade, with
IL city firemen who were hurried over to
the island in small boat, extinguished the
flames and saved all but about 1000 worth Of
the asylum property. The wards throughout
the asylum were manned by a special corps Of
attendants to quell any disorder or undue
excitement. There was very little, however.
The lunatlcs looked quietly on. At IRE five
years ago that destroyed wing of the asylum,
the patients worked harder and more en-
Enthusiastically than anyone else. The Com
missioners Of Charities are trying to find out
how the fire originated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
TRI-STATE TRIPLES.

A FEW nights ago a North Wheeling physi-
clan was rudely awakened from his early
morning slumbers by the terrific ringing Of his
door-bell and a woman's screams OF pain. The
man of medicine dressed with all haste and ad-
mitted the woman, who stated between her
proans that something was the matter with
her ear. The physician got out his instru-
ments. and. upon making an examination,
found an immense fat bed bug gnawing at the
tympanum. A pair Of tweezers soon removed
the yermin and the ear resumed its normal
condition.
ROBERT FRIEND, farmer, living on the
Union canal, near Meyerstown, Pa, was at
tackled on Saturday by q wildcat and nearly
lost his life in the encounter. He was on his
way home from the field, when, passing under
tree which projected over the road, he spied
big wildcat seated on one Of the lower
bouchs. Before he could get out Of the way
the animal dropped on him, uttering as it
sprang forward succession of dreadful yells.
The beast weighed perhaps 40 pounds, and bit
and scratched the farmer fearfully, tearing his
coat and shirt literally into shreds. At length,
though nearly exhausted Mr. Friend seized q
club lying at hand, and succeeded with it in
driving the furious beast from him. He then
ESCAPED to his home, where his injuries were
treated. 1t is thought he will recover.
THE death of John Roberts, of Washington
borough, Lancaster county, was caused by
boil on his lip.
DURING the summer a West Chester fisher
man caught 4s0 fish, and he hopes to mako the
number 600 before the seasons end.
FINDING no milk IN the spring-house thief
in Frederick township, Montgomery county,
went to the barn and milked the COW.
DURING the last II months Joseph Sepp, a
Reading newsboy. with one arm, has travelled
100 miles without paying . cent for railroad
fare.
AN Ohio youth Of 1s has developed long
and luxuriant mustache.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
The Infiuence OF lhe Moon.

But to return to the ancient idea about the
direful influence OF a horned moon on an in
FAINT. 1t was possible said the old astrolo-
gers, for such child to live, but it was
wicked to pray for Its life, for it would grow
up with such a ''black temper that it
would be curse not only to itself, but to all
who knew it. Hence, wise women among the
Hebrews wrote or caused to be written on
the walls of their chambers or nurseries, Let
not Lillth enter here" and this was always done
when birth was expected. The word 'lillth'
was derived from 'lallah. !" meaning might" or
"moonn Mr.. Gafferel ascribes to this precau-
tionary custom 1.-THE strange conceits of super
stitious Jews that came long AFTER concerning
demon they called Lileth, and which they be-
lieved dwelt in the moon at certain stages. Still
later. Greeks and Romans called this mystic
being 'Lacina," or the goddess of births.
The ancients stood IN great dread of Saturn
because they did discern that those that were
born under the dominion of this star were mel
ancholy and sickly." Hence, also the Chaldeans,
who gave themselves over to the worship of SO
many false gods. decided that it was necessary
to offer up some sacrifice to Saturn TO make 1t
more propitious and favorable to them
and their children. Many sacrifices were
suggested, but children often fur
nished the victims, and these were offered
up in the interests of unborn infants to this
planet, which was called moloc, or meleck,
signifying "a king" because of its untiring
zeal in its tyranny over men, upon whom 1t
visited disaster after disaster and disease after
similar reasons, the meaning of that word being
master" or 'lord." These human sacrifices
are believed to be the foundation for the fable
that Saturn ate his own children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Now He Must Die.

The Court Of Appeals to-day confirmed the
conviction of John Greenwall, who murdered
Lyman 8. Weeks in Brooklyn, March 15, 1887.
Greenwall has been convicted twice. The YER
dict of the jury in the first trial was set aside
by the Court of Last Resort ON technical
grounds, and new trial was ordered which re-
suited in the conviction, now sustained by the
Court of Appeals. He will be re-sentenced to
death shortly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Talked 10 Denth.

From the Buffalo Courier.l
An evening paper, whose cnlet poass - is
Democracy, yesterday hung OUT TINS s.aluing
bulletin: aGoyernor Hill makes 9 speech,
Forty killed"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THE specific heat of Ohio politics is most
noticeable in the warmth with which both
parties are claiming everything in sight
and good deal that is out of sight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Our Greatest Merit.

From the Chicago Tribunel
You are right MIR. Gladstone. This is
great country, glorious country, and a marvel
among the peoples of the earth; but if you
wish to make US really happy call US modest
nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The Yankees of Spanish America, the
Chilians, declare themselves in unison with
the Congress, including its trip, and every
thing is lovely once more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

MOST of the Trusts are weakening; but
the Standard Oil monopoly tightens its grip
and promises to stay with US till the crack
of dom
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
rrr.terious Disappearance.

From the Philadelphia Record.'
What is the matter with the big guns of the
metropolis? Has the project for Worlds
Fair in New York City climbed a tree and pulled
the tree up after it?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Good News II True.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.l
The saloon as political power in tne stare
of Ohio has had its day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
proxidIn9 for the Future.

From the Chicago Tribune.l
Don't blame John Bull for trying to extend
his POSSESSIONS He may need all his real
estate some time to accommodate the royal
family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
A Bla Inauce.ueui.

From the Philadelphia Times.1
Canada ought 20 come in If only to learn how
to play ball.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

The Knights Tempiar having paraded
successfully, it is to be presumed that the
triennial conclave is equally successful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
waut, to Guido Steve Brodis.

From the New York HeraId.i
It is pretty long jump from Ohio to the
White House, but Governor Foraker thinks he
can make it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THE statement that the Philadelphia Re
publican Committee is obliged to buy 20,-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
ASTRoLOGY AND oMENs.
Some Curious Beliefs Gathered From a
Remarkable Seventeenth Century Book

Some Curious Beliefs Gathered From n
Remarkable Seventeenth Century Book
Planets and Comets as Reliable Fore.
casfs-Birds as Prophets.
The ancients, having fully satisfied them
selves as to the different planets that affected
the individuality of infants 1t was an easy and
natural step to establish basis whereby they
could foretell in general terms what manner Of
person the child would grow up into, basing
their forecasts on the relative position of
planets and stars at the time of, or Immediately
preceding birth. There was no mere guesswork
about these matters. The ancients saw that Sat
urn by reason Of its extreme cold, and Mars, ,ow.
ing to great dryness, were very malignant; that
Jupiter and Venus, being temperate, were very
favorable in their influences, and the sun more
So Mercury, being of an Indifferent nature,
had more varying influences. The influences of
the moon were still more diversified. When at
its full 1t promised good fortune; but when
it was horned the ancients looked upon 1t
as SO malignant that child born
At at. So such I;,;na time had very little
this point that they were apt to regard care
bestowed on an infant born while the moon
was horned as SO much time and trouble
wasted. 1t is needless to add that a practical
adoption of this theory greatly Increased
the mortality OF the unfortunate little Great
ures, and served to still further convince the
theorists of the malignant influence of
horned moon.
Various peculiar customs arose out of this
belief. Something had to be done to propitiafe
the evil genius who presided over the moon
when horned, and turning some article of
clothing was the Precipitation at one time
favored. A relic of this custom survived at the
time "Unheard-of Curiosities' was written
(l65O) when "good-intentioned folk Thought to
avert i'll from those unhappy infants born at
the time by turning over the money in their
pockets" 1t may be added that even now in
many parts of the world young people turn
pearance Of a new moon. There are many
other local customs relating to the moon which
may be said to have their origin in Astrological
superstitions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

FINDING no milk in the spring-house q thief
in Frederick township, Montgomery county,
went to the barn and milked the COW.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

DURING the summer a West Chester fisher
man caught 4s0 fish, and he hopes to make the
number 600 before the seasons end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09
Errher Suicide or AccIdenr.

Louis Lutz, Of Lutz & Movius. wealthy i'm
porting firm, was killed this morning by fall
from fourth-story window in his residence.
Just south Of Central Park. Mr.. Lutz had been
suffering from melancholia and nervous ex-
haustion for many months. Last evening he
returned home from business very tired. He
retired early. He and his wife occupied adjoin-
ing apartments. He was accustomed to sleep
late in the morning and no one was allowed to
go near his room till he summoned the maid
for coffee and rolls This morning he did not
ring. and Mrs. Lutz decided not to wake him
for breakfast. Accordingly she and her chill
dren ate breakfast alone. While they were
eating breakfast. which was served In small
dining room on the first floor back Of the
parlor, the body of man fell past the window
and struck the glass; shattering It in thousand
pieces. Mrs. Lutz rushed to the window and
saw the lifeless body OF her husband lying on
the pavement in the area below. Mrs. Lutz
believes that her husband attempted 20 look
at thermometer which hangs outside of his
bedroom window, and losing his balance. fell
headlong TO, the area. The police think, from
the testimony of person who saw Mr.. Lutz
fall. that 1t was case Of suicide. Mr.. Lutz's
domestic relations were pleasant, and his bust
ness was prosperous. He was one Of the most
prominent German business men and club men
in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

AN Ohio youth Of ls has developed long
and luxuriant mustache.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

DURING the last II months Joseph Sepp. a
Reading newsboy. with one arm, has travelled
100 miles without paying q cent for railroad
fare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-09

THE death of John Roberts, of Washington
borough, Lancaster county. was caused by a
boil on his lip.