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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
ODD ITEMS FROM FORgIGN SHORES.

The French army is making trial of small
electric lamp, which is to be employed in
searching the field of battle for the wounded.
ALREADY great deal of diplomacy and IN
trigue is said to be on foot to get the post Of
Poet Laureate when Tennyson dies. The salary
is 972 year.
The street car drivers who have been on
strike in Vienna, and who have finally sue.
cumbed, average about 60 cents for a day be.
ginning at 7 in the morning and ending at mid
night or A. NJ.
AN association of endormeurs has been un.
earthed in Belgium whose occupation is to en-
gage single railway passenger in converse
tion, offer him cigar prepared with chloro-
form, which puts him to sleep, and rob him. -
THE newest feature of personal adornment
is made up of hairs from the tail of the African
elephant made into watch guards and brace
lets. The elephant is now becoming so scarce
that his relics are sale T. be very fashionable.
PROF. FREsINus, OF Weisbaden, after long
series of chemical analyses, declares that an
egg contains as much nourishment as pound
and an ounce of cheEfies,a "a pound and quarter
of grapes, apound and 6 half of russet apples
two pounds of gooseberries and four pounds of
pears and that la pounds of grapes, l27 pounds
OF rHsseb apples, lSz pounds OIL pears and 5H
pounds of plums are equal in nourishment to
100 Opounds Of potatoes.
AN old safe in the British Legation at Toxic
neglected for many years because the key was
lost, was forced open recently, and among its
contents were found the medals of gold and
silver sent by the British Government 20 years
before for presentation to those natives who
had assisted in the defense of the British Lega-
tion against an attack made upon it by a mob
in 1861 An attempt will be made to present
the medals now, but most of the men for
whom they were intended are dead or cannot
be found.
BERRY, the English hangman, is now an ap-
pointed officer, and consequently does not feel
himself under any official restraint regarding
his conduct. he hangs by the piece, all over
the country, wherever he is called. He makes
himself SO prominent at levees and smoking
concerts the days before and after executions
that it has become matter of public scandal,
and a motion has been made in the House Of
Commons that the hangman SHALL be placed
under the control Of the Home ofice, and sub.
jected to suchrestrictions as.may be consid-
eredldecent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
TAKEN FROM LIFE.
Fly-paper-A kite.

Fly-paper-A kite.
French as she Is printed in American
newspapers is full OF unmarked graves.
When an Indian dies his relatives pay his
debts. And yet some people think Indians can be
civilized.
Sidney Wollett can repeat 300, 900 verses
of poetry, and bis friends are gradually dropping
away from him.
What He Lacked.-Cholmondelsy (sigh.
ing)--I wish were q rumor.
'SWherefore?'' asked Reginald.
''That might gain currency" =" responded the
wretch.
whats the matter, little boy2"
sSThat feller hit me.''
ssWeu, wouldn't CRY II were you.'i
"'Course you wouldn't, 'cause you're big
enough to lick him.
A Good Reason on.-Mamma-Howard are
you going to take part in the tree-planting at
school on Arbor Day?
Howard (emphatically)-N hain't there's
'nuh switches CROWN round our school now,
'I'm awfully sorry, don't you know, that
these Knickerbockers are not more the fashion.
Gives a feller an opportunity Of showing
calf''
''Oh, your conversation does thatI'i
Necessary Precaution.-Mr Passe Ito
ner maldl-H0W Is the Weatner to-day Marles
Maid-Fresh and windy, Madam.
Mrs. Passe-Very well; you win please put .
healthy hush on my cheeks this morning; am
going ont.
An objectionable Error.-Father-Mr.
Sand, the grocer, tells me he discharged you for
swindling him. This is a terrible disgrace to the
family.
Son-I couldn't help 1t, father. he gave me
some lead to put under the scales ana maze
mistake and put It on the wrong side.
A Long Ceremony.-'Better not wait for
Charlie any longer. You know what 1t Is when .
fellow Is calling on his girl"
s,Ah, there they are nowI BE is Just bidding
her goodnightn
Gan right; let us 20 and have game Of bill
iards. Wen just have time"
Business Changes.-"A year ago." he
said, II sold out my drug business and went to
Wall street. and In less than 3 weeks time
doubled my capital That's making money fast,
eh?',
ssYes. indeed. Yon must be very rich noWg''
ssWeIL no; not very. At the expiration Of the
second week LEFT Wall street. and am now clerk
ing for the man sold out TO-
An from EVG
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
THEY TEACH TOO MUCH.
A Practical Criticism of the Work of Agri-
cultural Colleges.


WASHINGTON, May S.-W. o. Atwater, in
charge of the work at experiment stations
established by the Agricultural Department,
assisted by A. W. Harris and A. G. True, of
his division, is preparing bulletin which will
be published this year, giving history of the
department, its present organization and a
sketch of the progress of education in agricul-
tural colleges and schools.
1t is acknowledged that the purpose for
which agricultural colleges were established in
the several States and to which the Govern
ment contribted by liberal grants of land and
money has not been realized. The colleges do
not educate men for the farms but for profess
sions. and the tendency of their teachings has
stead of fitting for work ON them. The curri-
average farmers SON to understand, and in
most cases also the expenses are too great for
the average farmers son to meet. The conse-
Quence is that the class for whom the colleges
were assigned have received almost absolutely
no benefit from their existence
In connection with the State University of
Minnesota, an agricultural school was opened
last fall, the course of study comprising two
years of "A weeks each. The graduates of the
common district schools of the State are quail
ifed to enter, and they are taught the Practical
things of farm life including shop work, agri-
cultural chemistry and veterinary science, in
addition to the literary branches of learning.
When the school had been open but few
weeks its accommodations were all taken while
the agricultural college proper had been strug-
Cling along for years with barely enough
students to form single class.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
HER THOUGHTS.
She is q very modest maid
The little maid I eino

She is very modest maid,
The little maid sing
And blushes Of the rose's shade
Her dimple-dotted cheeks pervade
When compliments bring.
She thinks she isn't pretty, though
Therein she's very wrong.
Her mouth is just cupid bow,
And her bright eyes such darts do throw.
One can't Withstand them long.
She thinks that no one cares for her,
No lovers heart she'll gain;
And here, again, does sadly err,
For there is one, l can'aver,
Bound fast in Cupid's chain.
And though her thoughts no one should doubt.
1 may not all, you see;
For what think the most abodt
And now am going to find out,
1s what she thinks OF mel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

CIT makes one melancholy to think Of the
great men that were in that little, poverty
stricken Republic of 1879. They can't be
matched to-day" This remark from the
Chicago Meas is another example of that
much 'frowned upon offense of pessimism in
the first degree. The esteemed Ne'Os is
plainly Gnacquainted with the disinterested
craftsmanship Of Thomas v. Cooper or the
high-minded legislative policy of the Hon.
Michael Lemon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

A Cork "jarvey," which, translated,
means the driver of jaunting car, was yes
terdsy knocked" out by professional
pugilist. Contrary to the usual custom in
such cases, the 'jarvey" refused to resuci-
tate. This has proved so highly inconveni-
ent to the pugilist that he is now in Jail for
manslaughter. Lightsof the profession will
clearly have to select their subjects with
more care.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
rr1rpHoNE REeu1Ar1oN ANp CHARGES.

The fact that Illinois and some other
Western States are following the example of
Indiana in discussing legislative regulation
of telephone charges is an interesting indi-
cation of the times. The Philadelphia Press
remarks upon the absence Of any disposition
at Harrisburg to follow the example. If
there had been any indication on the part
OF the Legislature Of disposition to regu-
laie any corporations in the public interest,
the omission in this case would have been
more singular. AS it is, the Pennsylvania
Legislature is strictly true to its own pre-
cedents.
AS bearing closely upon this subject of
regulating charges, it is pertinent to note
the cOgency of paragraph going the rounds
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THE extremists on both sides of the liquor
question are now engaged, each in assert
ing that it is very wrong for the other to
make personal attacks, and each in illus
trating the bad taste of such things by o
little personal attack of its own on someone
of the other side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THE facts as reported with regard to the
land-grabbing winked at by Marshal
Needles indicate that town site can pass
through Needles eye without difficulty,
no matter what camel might do. Painful
as it may be, some one should sit down on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
AT THE THEATERs.
Carmen ut the Opera House-De Lussan's
FureweII-Other Attractions.

carmen ut the OpeFn House-De Lusgan'8
Fnrewell-Other Attractions.
The Boston Ideals were greeted by fair
audience last night at the Grand Opera House.
The opera rendered was Carmen" The play
furnishes few opportunities for the display of
such vocal powers as take popular audience
by storm. The orchestral parts surpass the
vocal in this respect, and the orchestra made
the most of the fine opportunity furnished by
the opera. It is doubtful if anything presented
on the Pittsburg stage this season has sur
passed the music given by the orchestra at the
Grand last night. Mile. De Lussan as cigarette
girl and gypsy maiden was at her best. She
approached very near to that highest art which
conceals art
The farewell of Zelle De Lussan to America
and the close of the Boston Ideals season will
be marked Saturday night by the presentation
at the Grand of grand combination bill with
De Lussan as the principal soprano. The pro-
gramme as arranged is as follows: Second act
of Balfe's Bohemian Girl,n including II
Dreamt Dwelt in Marble Halls" "Heart
Bowed Down." the quartet and gypsy dance;
second act of Bizets Carmen" including the
ever favorite bull fighters song, and the second
and third acts of Donizetti's Daughter OF the
Regiment. with De Lussan as MGrte,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

REPORT has it that President Harrison
has invited Dudley to the White House.
Letters to "Dear Old Sam" and other boys
in Indiana will probably soon cheer them
by information that Dudley is dining at the
White House once more, and by the hope
that they will be able to participate in the
feast,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

necessary for General jackson to reconstruct
history to the extent of alleging that the
faithful South conquered the rebellious
North and thus preserved the Union and
the Constitution. Some of our esteemed
Southern contemporaries should now give us
another sermon on the weakness Of sectional
politics In the North.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
EMMA ABBOFTs MON UMENT.>
She Spend. $4,000 on Receptacle for

She Spends $4,000 on Receptacle fer
the Ashes of Her Husband and Herself.
NEW YORK, May 8-Emma Abbott has con-
tracted with Philadelphia firm for q monu-
ment to her late husband, Eugene Wetherell,
that will cost S85,OO0 1t will be erected at
Gloucester, Mass, and will be composed of
various species of marble,
Beneath it will be a vault to contain two
bodies. Above is . canopy supported by four
is figure of Hope The whole is 81 feet high.
When Miss Abbott dies her body will be
cremated and the ashes will be placed near the
remains of her husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THERE is reckless American who adver-
tises himself as expecting to circumnavigate
the globe, in order to prove the skill and
daring of American sailors. What he really
will prove is the foolhaTdiness and idiocy of
one American sailor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

MR. INGALLS, is reported as asking
''Who is Halstead?" This is weak copy
of Secretary Chase's Endorsement of the edi
tors letter as that of 'Halstead, NJ" We
think Mr.. Halstesd will be able to let Mr.,
Ingalls, have some information bearing on
his identity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
He Deserved HI.sentsn

Daniel Smith, who has long made a practice
Of forcing small boys to beg for him, was sent
to the penitentiary for four and a half years to-
day. He was arrested several weeks ago at the
instance Of little George Wright's father.
Smith picked up young Wright in the street
and taught him to steal and beg. When the
boy was unsuccessful Smith burned his neck
and arms with nitric acid, so that his wounds
would excite the compassion of charitable per-
sons. Young Wright will recover his health,
although he is deformed for life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

The acquisition of the white lead CON-
bine by the Standard Oil Trust is to be
credited to the knowledge OF the latter or
ganization, that it will need large amount
of white lead products to put an appearance
of whiteness to its own character. Whited
sepulchres have for some time been in fash
ion among the Standard Oil magnates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

IT is interesting to notice that Geueral
Henry R. jackson, in a speech at Savannah
the other day, declared: ''The Confederates
were the supporters of the Federal Constitu-
ton. The North rebelIed against it, not
the South" This apparently makes it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

WITH the problem confronting the Presi-
dent of 15O consulates to fill and 300
people who wish to fill them, he will soon
be in a state of mind to envy Judge White
for having finished up with the license list.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
BOLD LIQUOR MEN.
Reading salOOnlsts Say the Brooks Law is
UncOnstituti0nnI-A New Point.

U1c0nstltutIOnnI-AN New Point.
READING, May S-William II. johnson, one
of the saloon keepers upon whom rules were
recently taken to show cause why their Ii
censes should not be revoked for selling liquor
on Sunday, has filed an answer in which he de-
nies the allegations in the petition, and again
sets up the unconstitutionality of the Brooks
law for the reason that 1t denies the right Of
the accused to be heard by himself and counsel
and to meet the witnesses face to face, and
does away with the trial by jury.
The representatives OF the committee on
Public Safety announce that If any of those
summoned make untrue answers they will be
prosecuted for perjury. 1t is also announced
that the constables who have made false re.
turns will be prosecuted for perjury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THAT Carter divorce case has been great
drawing card for the Chicago courts. But
it is expected that the crowds will lessen
now that it is announced that Mrs Rawson
takes an interest in it. Mrs. Rawson some
times emphasizes her interest in divorce
cases with her revolver.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
A Pointer for Very Young Men.

From the Chicago Inter-ocean.l
When a young fellow is in love with a girl of
%. and he is only 90 all he will have to do is to
wait five years and the tables will be reversed.
Girls don't grow old as fast as boys after they
mass %
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
nen,h nrIM Rnha-,.

Mr.J. M. Roberts, Commander OF Post 3 G. AR,
died at his home on Copeland street. shadyside,
yesterday. He was about 80 years Of age and for a
number Of years he was bookkeeper for the Pitts
burg Gas Company. .Nr. Roberts was well known
among q A. Z. men. He was candidate for the
Commandership of Post with Major Sidney ONO.
hundro, who died few weeks since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
PROTECTING THE BOOMERS.
Secretary Noble Declares That Sales of
Lots by Companies Are Illegal.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Secretary Noble has
received the following telegram dated to-day
from Special Agent Picker at Oklahoma:
Great complaint here against Seminole Town
Site Company on account of it's charging $40 for
registry of lots here, of which W. w. Witten and
others telegraphed you yesterday. just Informed
that some company has been selling lots to settlers
at Edmont at auction as high $50; will investi-
gate.
By direction of Secretary Noble Commls-
the following:
j. A. Pickler, Oklahoma:
Sales of town lots by town site companies or
other private individuals organizations are
worthless under the law and the people should be
SO Informed. b. M. STOCKSLAGER,
Commissioners
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

The conference report on the soldiers
orphans bill permits the syndicate hope
of contract for maintaining the orphans
for six months after june 1. After that they
will be in their own bean soup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
Arc Liehls for philadeIphIn.

The Westinghouse Electric Company has
obtained the contract to put 500 arc lamps
along the streets of Philadelphia. The lamp is
of the Waterhouse patent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
Saved by Her BustJe.

An express train on the Long Island Railway,
near Rockville Center, struck buggy contain
ing Edward L. Vermilye and his wife last
night. Mrs. Vermilye was thrown against q
board fence. She struck it hustle first. and did
not receive even bruise. Mr.. Vermilye was
dumped on the other side of the fence and had
his face badly gashed- The horse was killed
instantly and the buggy was smashed to fin
ders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

The Way They Use Water in Kentucky.
From the Norristown Herald,l
A Kentucky man has designed an apparatus
by which he claims that water may be success.
fully burned in common stove. Next thing
the men in that State will get to drinking
ruafnr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

From the Philadelphia Recordl
In picking ont place to tie to this coming
summer don't forget the particular merits Of
breezy Philadelphia "a resort between two
good big rivers, with the tip-topmost park for
hills aud groves on this continents
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
NEW YORK NOTES.
A Fanatic rrays while HIS Son sturvs..


NEW YORK, May s.-Little Herman Carvell
10 years old, related in the Tombs Police Court
to-day how he had been maltreated by his IA
ther, William F. II. Carvell, q religious fanatic.
While the boy told his story Mr.. CaTvelI shout
dprayer after prayer from the prisoners pen,
and begged the Lord to deliver him from his
enemies and policemen. Mr.. Carvell and Her
man started down the bay in rowboat last
Monday morning. When well from shore Mr..
Carvell stopped rowing and began praying. He
prayed all the afternoon and evening and till
o'clock Tuesday morning, while little Herman
cried for food, He eventually landed the boy
at the Battery, rowed out into the East river
and prayed till sundown. In the evening Mr..
Carvell took Herman to Y. NJ. G. A. prayer
meeting. He paralyzed the nice young men
present by calling them a lot of ''bIanked black
legs and thisves,n and they had MIN arrested.
At the station house the boy said that neither
he nor his father had eaten for 48 hours. Gar
veil Will be examined as to his sanity. He Is
the son Of J. s. Carvell. Canadian Member Of
Parliament from Prince Edwards Island.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
Ronm a. rhe RolI0m or ths Rir.r.

From the Boston Herald!
Omniboat is the latest word: It describes an
excursion steamer. There's always room for
more passengers on an omniboat SO long as the
steamboat inspector isn't around.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
A Centennial Deficit.

Colonel Cruger, chairman of the Army Com
mittee Of the Centennial celebration, said to-
day that the expenses Of the committee for the
two parades would be between $4,000 and
Sl250O0 The receipts from the sale of stands
will not be more than $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
He Yielded GrncefuIlz.

At IL o'clock this morning Judge Barrett
handed down his decision that Thomas F. Gil
roy. of Tammany Hall, was the Tightful Com
missioner of Public Works. At Ills the whole
Sheriffs office, ex-Congressman Cochran and
other big Tammany warriors and q small army
OF reporters, heelers and lawyers marched over
to the Office Of d. Lowber Smith, of the County
Democracy, who thought he ought to be Com
missioner of Public Works till May !, 1891.
The whole crowd was admitted BY Mr.. Smith
without challenge. As soon as Mr.. Smith read
Judge Barrett's order, he surrendered without
firing gun. Every one was surprised by this,
because the bolts and bars and County De-
mocracy militia. which Mr.. Smith has had
about his offices since the appointment of Mr..
Giroy were supposed to mean that Tammany
Hall couldn't have the County Democracy's
last big municipal plum without fighting for it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

The City of Paris makes good her name
by proving herself the fastest on record.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09
BE win East loo Duy..

George Francis Train completed the twen-
tieth day of his fast this noon. He says he is
just one-tifth done. His pulse is full and regu-
lar, and altogether he seems TO be in fine con-
dition. His weight has fallen from 198 pounds
to III pounds. He will lecture again next Sun
day night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THE LAW OF COMPENSATION.
The sun delights to spend its rays
Upon some ugly spot,
To make a rainbow of q haze,
Or gild chimney pot.
The monarch ocean condescends
To kiss muddy shore;
And oft pretty nostril lends
Its beauty to snore.
Iknow that all tlAs isn't news,
But it may help you when
You wonder pretty women choose
To marry ugly men,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-09

THE people who ask most favors of a newspa-
per are not its regular readers. This may be
hard to believe, but ask any veteran newspaper
proprietor or editor and he will confirm 1t.