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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
TWO VANISHING SNAKES.
They Had Lively Fight, Then Each swaI.
lowed the Other.

They Had a Lively Fight, Then Each swaI.
lowed the Other.
Altoona Times.l
Yesterday afternoon ex-Mayor Howard.
Editor Lamade, Insurance Agent McCar-
thy and two or three city professionals took
walk out to the foot of the Allegheny
Mountains, where for time they enjoyed
the cool shade of the mountain oaks. FL
nally the boys became thirsty and wended
their way to a clear, cool mountain spring.
After enjoying refreshing drink the par
ties started out on the hillside to gather
huckIeberries.
A few minutes later one of the men called
to his comrades that he was in den of
snakes. The party Immediately rushed to
his rescue, but the vast Gordon of reptiles
had disappeared in the mountain rocks. ex-
cept two-a rattler and a blacksnake.
These two reptiles fought each other for q
while and at length commenced running
around in circle. The blacksnake was
ahead and soon overlook its antagonist and
commenced swallowing the rattler, begin
ming at the tail. Pretty soon, however, the
rattlesnake came up in the rear and COM
menced swallowing his agile neighbor.
Both snakes kept up the game until each
had swallowed the other.
This was freak that had never been per-
formed before. Two snakes in their cir.
cumambient evolutions had each swallowed
its snake and both we're gone to the new
hunting grounds. They were classed among
the missing. Our friends were stricken
with horror and appealed to Coroner Glenn,
who was one of the party, to hold an inves-
tigation. The final verdict was: "Died
from mutual strangulation and no one to
blame"
This is marvellous snake story, but the
parties are willing to furnish diagrams and
sign the usual depositions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
leeks when she heard of the brutality of

cheeks when she heard of the brutality Of
the bad uncle.
my poor child" she cried, chow hard a
life you have led, but row it shall all be
changed. You come with me and 1 will
take care of you. am Flora, the fairy Of
flowers, and in the house where live there
is never any sorrow, pain nor distress. ]
am very glad have found you. What is
your name?"
Marguerite, replied the little girl. :
"Well, in commemoration of the hour
have found you, will give this flower your
name"
(which fower?'' asked Marguerite in
astonishment, who could not see ANYTHING
but grass around her.
This one here" said the fairy; sit is Just
coming out of the ground from the tears L
dropped a moment ago. Do you see it
now? Well, over here is another"
And SO it was Wherever the tears of
the fairy had fallen on the ground a beauti-
ful flower with white petals and a yellow
center sprouted out of the ground, and from
that moment Marguerites have grown in
this world.
'But your tears were white and these
flowers are yellow in the middle" said
Marguerite, who could not believe what the
fairy had told her.
THE yellow center was produced by the
SUM- repIled the fairy. did you not
notice the suns reflection in the tear drop
as it fell to the ground? That reflection was
yellow, and hence the center of the flower
is yellow"
Marguerite was much pleased with the
flower, and she picked one and put It into
her hair. Then the fairy and the little girl
went away. They walked along through
the forest for miles and miles, but the child
did not feel in the least tired At last the
fairy led her little friend into valley. A
tiny stream was seen rushing along through
a beautiful meadow, and. when they arrived
there, Marguerite noticed the most exquisite
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
A PROFESSIONAL RAT CATCHER.
Aided by Ferrets He Makes Constant War
on the Rodents.

on the Rodents.
Philadelphia North Americana
Followed by an eager crowd, late yester-
day afternoon, brown-faced, well-dressed
and well-buiit young man carrying a box of
three active ierrets under his arm walked
into Green's restaurant. Behind him was
brown-faced man leading two dogs, one an
English terrier and the other a Scotch ter
rier, by single leash. In less than ten min
utes the carrier of the ferrets was sur
rounded by an eager crowd of people. A
short man was bold enough to put
two of his fingers between the bars of the
cage, and as result was badly bitten.
"Rat-Catcher Lou" the owner of the fer
rets and the dogs, hastened to assure the
wounded man that the bite was not poison
Gus.
suck the wound" said Lou.
The man did.
But the man was half frightened to death.
Just then the English terrier slipped his
collar. The crowd scattered, but the dog
did no harm; he was as tame as a lamb.
"Rat-Catcher Lou" or Louis Bessie. is
one OF the best-known rat catchers in Phila-
delphia, and he owns about 30 ierrets. He
breeds his own ferrets. For a time Bossie
was protege of English Jack, !" the famous
rat catcher.
"Rat-Catcher Lou" was formerly a tar In
the English navy. While at LIVERPOOL one
day he met an old Britisher one of the old
kind, who impaired to him the secret of
catching rats, and Lou has been catching
them ever since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
he KEEPS HIS MOUTH SHUT.

The Bnrkeeper Hears Many Secrets, but
'Twouldn't Pay to Tell Them.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.I
It's queer how men will come into bar
room. and, leaning against the counter, ex-
change condolences within hearing of the
barkeeper that they wouldn't have repeated
for worlds, just as if the man behind the
counter had no ears. Why. I've heard
secrets from men who were drinking the
mixtures had just made for them, and
were talking away freely to each other, that
would have created a tremendous sensation
If they had been published.
The fact is that men get in the habit of
considering everything sub rosa that is said
and done in bar-room. One rarely hears
the gossip OF saloon quoted on the street
with names, and certainly you never hear
a bartender babbling about something that
is said in his place. It's money in his
pocket to keep his mouth shut.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
74-NUMERICAL.

Have you heard of the Cabin Creek all
Which straight from the heavens did fall
With hiss and crash,
And general smash.
That the stoutest might justly appallf
Its color isl s. SO
Brighter than a nickel that's new;
Its weight is not slight,
And with terrible might
Red-hot through the ether It new.
Much 10, T. 9, s and pain
1t took, to restore it again
From tine earth, I've heard say
Where it burrowed its way
SO its wonders to man might be plain.
Ahi the heavens g. 4 IL,
With wonders we have not begun
To measure or find
With our poor. finite mind
Whose limits are SO quickly run.
BITTER SWEET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
A CHEEKY LOVERS SCHEME.
He Procured a Marriage License ana
Popped the Question Afferward.

foppeu tne question Afferward.
Chicago Mail.1
''I was going with girl who made NV
heart standstill the first time I met her.
Dear, dear, how I loved that grill Do YOU
know, had it so bad 1 couldn't eat. and
the worst of it all was 1 never had q chance
to tell her about it. Every time 1 met her
something happened and 1 got the 90 BY.
After a while got tired and thought I'd
try bluff game, so went and got mar
riage license, got shaved, dressed myself
way up. and after supper took stroll up
to the house. She was glad to see me, and.
as luck would have it. no one came to dis
turb us. Pretty soon 1 thought it sbout
time to play my trump card, so I asked If
she'd marry me. She said she couldn't
think of it. 1t hadn't occurred to her.
"'Well, all right 1 said, and took the
license out OF nv pocket.
What is that?' she asked suspiciouslv
That's marriage license, and If Won
won't marry me I'm going to tear II up.s 4
said as made break to tear it.
"'Oh, we'll, she said, don't 90 and te Ar
it. Ae
That settled it. I didn't tear il and
didn't have to-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
TENNYSON'S WISE WORDS.

He spoke Briefly. But Not Exactly as He
Was Expected to Do.
DR.. ]. M. Buckley in Christian Advocated
At the risk of provoking a smile at our
simplicity we will relate that long years
ago, when we thought that great men, if
they speak at all, always speak words of
wisdom, we followed Tennyson, who was ac-
companied by lady and two children,
about the South Kensington Museum for
two hours and half, hoping that he would
speak. At last he made signs as if he were
about to do so. Hoping to hear some
criticism of painting we listened intently,
and these memorable words fell from the
lips of England's poet laureate: "You take
care of the children while 1 60 and get some
beer"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
702-CARD PUZZLE.

A pack of 27 cards was distributed, one card
at time. into three packs of nine cards each.
These three packs were taken up and dis
tributed again in three new packs, the first OF
second next and the third last. This process
was then again repeated. The ace of spades
happened to be in the first pack the first time,
in the second pack the second time. and in the
third pack the last time. What position did
this card occupy in the original packf
]. II. FEzANDIE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
Goa PRovERB ILLUSTRATED.

700-MIDNIGHT ASSAILANTs.
The house is strongly built and tight
Its easement burglar-proof:
And wired screens give air and light
From basement to the roof
Its owner thought to sleep secure,
Safe from all rude alarm:
But danger often is most sure
When least we think of harm.
Some watchful foes have entrance found,
And lurking out of sight,
Wait motionlsss without 8 sound
For darker hours of night
Then, at signal forth they spring,
All eager for their prey;
And lances to the fight they bring
That sharply pierce their way.
Their helpless victim fain would: fight
And aims some deadly blows;
But more on his own pate alight
Than he can well oppose.
Viewed by the welcome morning light
Is mary a@ifeless foe,
And one poor victor in the flight
Who makes sorry show. SEA.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
WHY BOGAN LEFT TOLEDO.
He Was Shaken By ChilIs and Insulted By
Maumee River Frogs.

Chicago Tribune.3
John Began; is nova prosperous vessel
owner on the great lakes, but he never goes
to Toledo. When bewent there last he was
master of the steamer Ogontz. Fever and
ague came from the sluggish Maumee river
in large chunks, and good portion was
caught in Bogan's system. On this trip, as
he stood at the pilot house shaking with a
chill, the frogs gave him warm salute.
''I wonder what those cursed frogs are
saying?" he remarked to the mate.
"Can't you understand" the mate re-
piled; "why, it's easy. Just hear them
say:
"John Began, you're my man!
John Began, you're my manr'
Began listened intently for a minute, and
then, ''I'll be switched if ami" came from
his lips.
He resigned as soon as he reached port,
and ever since has given Toledo a wide
berth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
706-woRD ENCLOSURES.

L
Between an ocean and a river
A noisy brawl goes on forever.
Between an insect and a drink
The way is very hard, 1 think
III.
Between q harsh-voiced bird and measure
The three-toed sloth stands at his leisure.
ABBY A. MUpGETE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
ANSWERS

694-Dragon tree, abel (able), cherry, pine
berry, fir; tOothache, sugar, milk gingerbread.
gum, poplar (popular), SNOWFALL; snowdrop,
caper, mango! olive! and o>rangei medIar
oak, lime. varnish and rurpentine; palm, fount.
ain, beech (beach), fringe, plane. bay; plum
(plumb), slippery elm, roam, tulip, thorn pol
oil. cedar (ceder), trap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18

Prize winners: l. Oliver Twist Pittsbure.
2 A. B. Oy, Allegheny.
Small, s. NJ. x, s. R. Froideyeaux. SimonideS
f. D. l., Reader, Me Too.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
70S-ANAGRAM.

Tax of penny on each home
Was paid by Englishmen
Because the greedy Church of Rome
Could force such payment then.
Though Protestants might well insist
That twas wrong impost,
Yet well they knew should theyresist
"Twould only make MORE COST"
NELSoNIAN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
705-DIAMONn

]. In THE DISPATCH. 2 An fnclosed seat IN,
a church. 3. The solid secret1ons of zoophytea
4. Dysentery. Derived from differens
sources. O. A kind of pie. T. A plant of the
zenus Andch0rts. y. Handsome trees. n
Oozes 10. A Spanish champion. II. In the
news. n. o, CHESTER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
701-CHARADE.

Are you fond of total fruit7
Only drunkards it should suit.
Puddings, sauces, fiavorings
In which lurk such deadly srings.
Are not fit to feed the hogs
Should not be flung cen to dogs.
Men have last who grew 10 prize
Total dishes-preserves. pies
Have last drunkards. whose fierce tasto
To such dishes might be traced.
Better for a meal of first
Than rich food, conplete-accursed.
BITTER SWEEP
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
His Hnppiest Hour.

Captain Gadd (of the Flyaway)-That
was stltfish blow we had last night off the
Head; how did you make out?
Captain Sadd (of the Sea Dog)-Like a
mermaid on dolphin. me boy. That was
Just the sort of weather like. My happlest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18

697-Treason, reason.
69S-Nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH.

child from starvation
her uncle had taken her
into his home. As the
girl grew older the old
man put her in charge
of a flock of sheep and
told her to take them
on the hill. Rere the
lambs jumped around
and found their food.
But little Marguerite
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
AN AVERSION TO SMOKING.

He has one hobby. and that is an intense
aversion to smoking. Even his own sons
never approached him when putting Gig
arctic or cigar. Unlike most public men,
the Marquis is invisible even to his secreta-
ries or stenographers in the morning. From
breakfast until 1 or 2 o'clock he is absolute
ly alone, and it is at these hours that he
lies his life.
Nothing but q matter of the utmost stress
can reach him before o'clock. 1t is to be
remembered, of course, that the system
which he has introduced into the Prime
Minister'S Office. for the first time, does
away with a large share of the personal
labor which men like Disraeli assumed. He
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01
A SOCIAL FORECAST.

On Tuesday afternoon and evening the
ladies of the non-partisan W. c. 7. U. will
hold book reception at their new quarters
ON sixth street, TO which everybody Is cor
daily invited, and il is asked that everybody
attending bring one or more books to be used
in the public reading room recently opened
by them.
Tuesday evening Mrs. II. c. TrueSdale will
give a german TO Miss Brooks: Mrs. George
r. Newell will give an afternoon reception
Dec. 8; Mrs. j. NJ Shaw will also give a re-
ceptiOn in the near future, TO be followed
little later by dancing party in honor OF her
daughter.
One of the pieasautest social events of the
coming week will be the reception and dance
given by the Northwestern hospital at the
Holmes hotel next Wednesday evening.
Miss Anna Ankeny. daughter of Mrs. VIII
liam Ankeny. will be married Dec. II to A.
l.. Thresher.
The Chamber Concert club will give their
first of series OF three muSicales at Harmonic
hall Dee. Is.
The L. P. Plummer Relief corps will give a
dance Thursday evening, Dec. ., at their
hall
The Young Peoples Society of Augustana
church will holds festival during the holi-
days.
The Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent society
will give ball at Harmonic hall next Tues
day.
Daughters of Veterans VIII give dance at
Plummer Post hall on Monday evening.
Prof. Carl '. LachmHnd is engaged to be
married TO Miss Matilde Filbert.
The New York association will meet Dec.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01
HARRIS, THEATER.

Tomorrow evening Mrs. George S.
Knight, that lively, yiyacious and frolic-
some actress, will appear at Harris
theater in collection of farcieal and
musical comedies. Her engagement
will last all the week. including Thurs
day and Saturday matinees. Mrs.
Knights present undertaking is in the
line which Rosina Vokes has made SO
popular in the East. 1t is seldom a star
plays trio of pretty little gems in one
evening, but this Mrs Knight does. She
is supported Ivy company of able peo-
pie who are said to work tremendously.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday eyen-
ings aud Thursday matinee, the
bill will consist of the following merry
cOneeits: Beauty Bess." Hoop La" and
"My Lord in Livery" In s'HOop La"
Mrs. Knight plays the part of Constance
Nevins, and the critics write that she
has no equal in this country. Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evening
Turn Him Out" 'SCraZed'' and IAN
Actress Wager" will be presented. The
bill for Saturday matinee will be an
nOunced later. This large repertoire
will surely draw we'll during the week,
Mrs. Knight being fayorably known in
Minneapolis. The lady's costumes are
announced to be very handsome.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01
DRAMA AND MUSIC.
Frank Daniels in"Little Puck"
and "The Burglar" at the
Grand.
Mrs. George S. Knight in a
Comedy Repertoire at
the Harris.
WAITS of New York" at
the BUou Opera
House.
The Third Danz Sacred Con-
cept--MuSical Sharps and
Flats. =

Frank Daniels in Little Puck" will
be at the Grand Opera house the first
half of the coming week. In "Old
Sport" he never failed to delight great
crowds, but when he comes in play of
his own his friends will be doubly de-
lighted. In Little Puck" his every
move is expressive; his humOr is pure
and wholesome, and there Is no stupid
effort to appear ludicrous, but simply
the acting of born comedian. Little
Puck" is an odd tale taken from An.
stey's unique story, ''Vice Versa"
Pacengham Giltedge, New York
stock broker, is metamOrphosed
a school boy, and his son Billy steps
into his fathers shoes through the
magic qualities of a Buddhist idol.
Through the interchange of roles the
StOek-broker is sent to school. and the
school boy goes on "'change." and the
complications arising are many and
iaughabie. The Frenchy tone which is
noticeable in the come y is heightened
by a Juvenile ballet with a very tiny
premier danSeuse and very grOtesque
dancer. Benie Samson is Daniels lead
ing support, and there are said to be
many pretty faces in the company. The
engagement is for the first half of the
week.
The latter half will be taken up with
the production of THE Burglar" one
of the recent Madison Square theater
success. The story of the plot is that
of "Editha's Burglar" enlarged and
elaborated. AL S. Lipman, who is a
great favurite with Twin City amnse-
ment-goers because of his ability, as
we'll as his sojourn in st. Paul as a
member of the Peoples stock company,
is the leading man, and Sidney Drew is
the comedian of the company, which is
said to ha been carefully selected.
The sweet little part of Editha is played
by Aunie StOddard and Vallie Egar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01

Ipony iii the presence of a small company of
friends. Bert Comfort acted as groomsmGn
aud Miss Nellie Pratt was maid of honor.
Miss Matte belong aud ii. II. Hinckley
were married on Tuesday evening at the
brides home on Sixth avenue southeast Rev.
Il. y. McKag officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Hlnek-
ley left at once for Boston, and viii during
their bridal tour visit all the principal cities
OF the Ea st.
The Invitations are out for the wedding of
MiSSAunie Chalberg, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chalhere. residing at 20l3 Twenty-eighth
aV nue. south. for the event which tmnspires
to-day at $3.50. 4 reception will follow i'm
mediutely after the ceremony.
Miss Maud Lyall and Prof Patrick, OF the
University of Iowa. were married Thursday
afternoon at the residence of the brides
father, William Lyall, l,2i7 Fourth street
southeast Rev. George r. Merrill performed
the ceremony.
On Thanksgiving day Benjamin K. Moves
and Mrs. Lucilla StinSon were married by
Rev. s. L. B. Speare, pastor OF Pilgrim con-
gregational church.
Miss Annie Karisteen aud Charles L. Holt
were married OIL Tuesday evening. Rev.
Frank Peterson officiating.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-01
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

President Edward Olson and Prof Bristol.
of Dakota university, are the guests of S. Z.
Olson, at his pleasant residence at 2413 First
avenue south. Prof. Olson is a brother of S.
E. Olson, and has often visited in Minneapo-
lis. where he is well known.
This winter Hon. A. NJ. Reid, wife and
daughter, Mrs. Ada V. HeSler will spend in
Nassau. \. P. Bahamas They leave this
evening and will sail from New York city.
Dec. D returning via Cuba and Mexico ar
irving home about June.
Mrs. Burton and Miss Hattie Moulton, of
La Crosse, Wis, who have been the guests of
Mrs. Robbins, at 527 First avenue south, left
for home Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred NJ. Geesman, accom-
panied by their daughter Mary, left for Penn
svlvania Wednesday, where they will remain
until spring.
Miss Libbie Gale left Thursday evening for
Boston, she will study painting for year.
and then go abroad for the same length of
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. butcher and family
left during the early part of the week to
spend Thanksgiving at their home in Iowa.
Mrs. E. NJ. S. Marble, late of Minneapolis
has purchased the DIR. Sargents school OF
Physical culture in Washington, d. C..
Z. L. RYDER. late assistant editor of the
Northwest Trade, expects soon to leave for
his old home near New York city.
Master B. Mckee Cochraue left for Wash
ington, d. c., last evening to resume his
duties as page in the senate.
Drs ii. Fl. Kimball and J. g. Quinby have
returned from their Montana trip, much
pleased with all they saw.
Mrs. Charles Cleveland left last Tuesday
night for ST. Joseph, where her husband is
now engaged in business.
A. K Hamilton. OF Milwaukee, treasurer Of
the Milwaukee Harvester company, is visit
ing Carroll NJ. Towne.
George Palmer left Minneapolis Friday
evening for Spokane Fails, where he will
make his future home.
T. E. Henderson. of New Rockford N D.,
is the guest of his son, j. c. Henderson. in
North Minneapolis.
Mrs. d. H. jefferson left the city yester-
day for Brooklyn, where she will spend the
winter.
C. D. velie. formerly of Minneapolis. now
of Moline, Ill, spent Thanksgiving in the
CITY.
Chauncey E. Wheeler. of Duluth, spent
Thanksgiving with old friends in M1nneapo-
lis.
Miss Ella Weber of st. Paul. is a guest Of
Mrs. j. c. Henderson. of Penn avenue north.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Hanson left last Thurs
day evening for an extended Eastern tour.
Mr. and Mrs. C. o. Braden are now at home
to their friends at 2420 Garfield avenue.
Manager Danforth, of the Brunswick, who
has been seriously i'll, is recovering.
Mr. ana Mrs. A. M. Geesman have gone to
Pennsylvania to spend the winter.
7 Fl. Bothne. of the Chicago Skandinayen,
is visiting Rev. o. P. Vangness.
Frank ]. Mackey spent Thanksgiving with
his mother in Minneapolis.
Mrs. W. II. Anery is entertaining Miss Cora
Carey, of Syracuse. n. Y.
Rev. c. Y. Smell, of Inkster, S. D., has re-
moved to Minneapolis.
Rev. Wahlstrom. of st. Peter, is the guest
of Rev. C. j. Petrie.
Hon. C. A. Pillsbury and family have gone
East.