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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
HUMORS IN JERSEY POLITICS.
Passengers Mistake Convict for General
E. Burd Grub.

Passengers Mistake a Convict for General
E. Burd Grub.
TRENTON, October M-One of the humors
of the campaign in New Jersey, and there are
not few of them, issthe eagerness Of the aris-
tocratic Grubb to show his willingness to asso-
ciate with men of the people in hob-naiIed
boots. Some days ago General Grubb rode in
thu smoking car from Camden to Trenton.
When he entered this. the least luxurious car on
his train, he saw an empty seat by the side of a
grimy son of toll. He also saw the opportunity
to make point, and he promptly sat down be-
side his unshaven constituent who was smok-
ing black tobacco in an aged but not enfeebl ed
pipe. Various genial efforts were made by
General Grubb toward conversation, but the
gentleman at his side seemed to be of q morose
disposition, and refused to discuss either the
weather or the Republican canvass.
BY and by it came to be whispered about
among other occupants of the smoker that
the tall, Engish-whiskered person was General
E. Burd Grubb. But nobody seemed to know
who his grimy companion was. 1t was supposed
he was some person of consequence, however.
When Trenton was reached, deputy sheriff
two seats back, arose and kindly but firmly
collared the grimy man, and trotted him of to
State prison. where he is now serving FIVE
year sentence as Lawrence Monohan.
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stole Everything in . Store.
A BIRD OF EVIL OMEN.
Death Follows the Visir Of q Mad Con-
necticut Partridge.

Death Follows the Visir Of Mad Con-
necticut Partridge.
WATERBURY, CONN.,, October A-About
O'Clock yesterday morning large, plump part
ridge few through the fanlight over the front
door of the residence of Railroad Commissioner
George C. Woodruff, in Litchfed. completely
demolishing 1t, although It was Of heavy
ground glass. From the hall the af-
frighted bird turned into the par
lor and dashed into . large mirror op-
posite the hall door, shattering that as we'll A
servant hearing the clatter made by the bird,
ran in and seized the partridge. and In her
fright threw it out Of window and 1t escaped.
Presumably the same bird few in at the back
window Of the First National Bank Of Litch-
field later IN the forenoon and was captured By
the janitor. Some Of the sportsmen say it is -
mad" partridge.
The servants at Mr.. Woodruf's residence
were rendered nervous and uneasy by what
they deemed was the ill-omened visit Of the
bird and its breaking of the mirror, and some
of the neighbors freely predicted that 1t was
sure sign that there would speedily follow .
death IN the family. As IL In confirmation Of
their views on that subject 1t Is now reported
that few hours afterward . telegram was re-
ceived announcing the death Of Mrs. Harriet
Kellogg, niece Of Mrs. Woodruff, at Denver.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
C0RNELL'S COLORED ORATOR.
A Cultured Negro Who Ranks High Among
University Studeufs.

University students.
ITHACA, N. Y, October 24-That no distinc-
tion is made at Cornell University. on account
of race or color, was shown yesterday, by the
election of Charles c. Cook (eolore6), to the
office of prize orator of the senior class. as
briefly announced this morning. While the
other offices were eagerly sought by numerous
candidates and deep political schemes were re-
sorted to, Mr.. Cook had no opposition, and
was elected by 1877 votes Cook comes
from Washington and is 10 years old,
being one of the youngest men in the class
His father is a retired speculator of con-
siderable wealth. The young orator is of me-
dium height and weight, handsome features
nearly mulatto in complexion and wears a
light mustache. In his underclassman years he
took an active part in cane rushes and pulled
on the Sophomore tug-of-war.
In scholarship he ranked high on entering
the university and since that time he has been
considered one of the brightest members Of the
class. During the past two years he has been
paying special attention to philosophy and ex-
poets to teach that subject after graduation.
Cook dresses elegantly and mingles little in
is confined to bis cousin, Miss Datcher, who is
also a senior. BY the students Cook has al
ways been treated as an equal
At the senior banquet Cook will be the lead
ing figure, and his witticisms will be expended
In distributing the class prizes. He has taken
special lessons in elocution and is considered
a good orator. His election was purely on
merit, with no attention paid to either his
color or wealth. In the senior class ten nation
alities are represented, and in making up the
committees all will be recognized.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

SECRETARY WILCOX, Of the Philadel-
phia Gas Company. says that Philadel-
phians are away behind his company in the
manufacture of meters. The public would
like to know how to interpret this remark.
A superb meter from gas company's point
of view is apt to be a very bad one for the
consumer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A GAME OF B1ACKBALL
Explained More in Detail by One in a Posi- .
tiou to Understand.

tiou to Understand.
The following communication received at
this Office last evening" is more explicit and
official than the original report in these
columns on the same subject and is therefore
of interest, no doubt TO those who want to
know just how the innocent and amusing game
of blackball is played;
To the Editor of The Dispatch.l
read in yesterdays DISPATCH an article in
reference to the Stwickley Republican League
blackballing j. Neeb II. Mcdowell and X. Berry.
which gave X. ID. Layton as the Informant. There
Is much OF IL that would like you to correct. In
the first place he says they were recommended
for honorary members, These applications
were for active membership. He also says there
teller called out four black balls - As to how he
knows this can't tell, The ballot was not seen
by Mr.. Layton or called out by teller, and no one
saw the number of the black balls but the member
who brought the ballot-box to me and myself,
and all the calling was what did, stating that
the ballot was ''unfavorable.',
would also saw that there were q good many
more than four blackbslls in every case. Also,
no one got up and said, "Who hath done this
thngl'' nor did rap for order, there dis
order; nor did well-known politician gotu and
want to know why such an affront had been of
fered these leading Republicans, " etc. nor did
as the business was ali transacted, and the meet
ing adjourned in perfect order.
If the applications had been for honorary mem.
bers think they would have been elected.
A. MOORE. President OF the League.
SEWICKLEY, October "a 1859.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

IT is thought by Hdrper's Weekly to be a
good joke that the Harlem Democratic
Club should denounce the corruption of the
ballot and indorse Governor Hill, the
enemy of ballot reform, in the same breath.
1t is amusing, but the Harlem Club is not a
bit more inconsistent than both of the great
parties often are. Their platforms and
practice seldom agree.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

LUCKILY for gentle maidens everywhere
the discovery that ice cream often contains
micro-organic on-tyrotoxicon-was not
made till the summer had closed. Young
men should read up this winter on pto-
maines, as these tiny fungoid growths are
ool1aI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A PLEASANT EUCHRE PARTY.

A Chicago Young Lady Introduced to East
End Social Circles.
The euchre party. given last evening in honor
of Miss Louise Savage, of Kenwood, Chicago.
at the residence Of Mrs. Charles B. Mclean, on
Winebiddle avenue, East End, was very en-
joyable affair. The so guests present united in
designating Miss Savage, the charming young
lady Kenwood circles pronounce her.
The prizes were of oxidized silver, consisting
of tea scoop and ball for the young ladies and
pocket comb and ruler for the gentlemen. The
fortunates were the two who won the greatest
number of games and played the greatest num-
ber of successful lone hands The supper was
served in Hagan's usual fine manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THE way to get promotion in an African
Kingdom is very simple and direct. The
cable announces that Theophilus Shepstone
has been elected King of Swaziland, TO sue
ceed King Umbandesi. Shepstone was Um-
bandesi's adviser, and the latter drank him.
self to death. Shepstone's advice to Umban-
desi can hardly have been disinterested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Peace Under Arms.

From the Detroit Free Press.l
If the Emperor William desires peace, and
he says he does, why not make some move to
back his assertions? For instance why not
muster about SO, 900 soldiers out of service, or
sell of dozen iron-clads The man who isn't
seeking a row doesn't carry brass knuckles
around in his pocket.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
DAT NURSERY DONATION.
Notable Event in Connection With a De-
serving InsfitutiOn.

A Notable Event in Connection With a De-
serving Institution.
A continual stream of ladies interested in
the Allegheny Day Nursery were received
there yesterday between the hours of 8 and 10
P. NJ, by the officers of the institution.
After viewing the little ones, who in spotless
clothing and smiling faces attested the good
care they received, the guests were ushered
into the dining room, where a committee OF
ladies served them with ice cream and cake.
From there the second story was explored,
where another committee served chocolate and
tea with the most distracting little cups and
saucers, which were retained by the guests as
souvenirs, The friends of the Home were very
liberal in their donations. which comprised
money, groceries. and wearing apparel for the
little ones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THE Parnell Commission resumed its
sessions yesterday in London. The eyes of
Ireland's friends, however, are not upon its
dreary proceedings, but upon the renewed
attack Mr.. Gladstone is leading against
Lord Salisbury's government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A Jury at Last.

Chicago Tribune Poetry.1
Let Justice now her bandage tie
Securely round her eyes.
Balance her scales and draw her sword
To slay her enemies.
In all her panoply OF state
Let her resume her sway
The jury in the Cronin case
Was finished yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A PLANT OF MAGNETIC POWER.
Remarkable Natural Product Discovered in
the Forests of India.

the Forests of India.
From the New York Sun.l
There has been discovered in the forests of
India strange plant, which possesses to very
high degree astonishing magnetic power The
hand which breaks a leaf from it receives i'm
mediately ashock equal to that which is pro-
duced by the conductor Of an induction coil.
At a distance of six meters a magnetic needle
is affected by 1t, and it will be quite deranged
if brought near. The energy of this singular
influence varies with the hours of the day. All
powerful about o'clock in the afternoon, it is
abolutely annulled during the night. At times
of storm It's intensity augments to striking pro-
portions.
During rain the plant seems to succumb, and
bends Its head during thunder shower 1t re-
mains there without force of virtue, even if one
should shelter it with an umbrella. No shock
Is felt at that time in breaking the leaves, and
the needle is unaffected by it. One never by
any chance sees bird or insect alight on the
electric plant: an instinct seems to warn them
that they would find their sudden death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

WHILE warm welcome was given to
Mr.. Christopher L. Magee as he stepped
upon his native soil, it is also fact that q
good many prominent politicians of these
parts found their way to the Seventh Ave
nue. Hotel yesterday. Was it coincidence
merely that Senator M. S. Quay was regis
tered there?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A PRIVATE WEDDING.

Councilman Baum Secures Charming Heip.
meet, Miss Alice B. Hemphill.
The most private wedding of the season
among society people occurred at 5:3O last
evening at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hemphill, Shady avenue, East End.
Mr.. George W. Baum, Councilman from the
Twentieth ward, by Rev. w. j. Holland, OF the
Bellefeld Presbyterian Church. The pair were
unattended, and no one but the brides parents
witnessed the ceremony. The bride was at
tired in handsome travelling suit of blue i'm
ported cloth.
The o'clock train took Mr.. and Mrs. Baum
to New York, and they will sail for Europe on
the 30th, where they will remain until spring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
INTRODUCING THE PASTOR.
A Grab Scheme by Which Young Men Took
Chances on Girls.

The fate of young man depended entirely
upon carpet-rag ball at the Fifth Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church last evening as to
whether he took his own best girl to the re-
freshment table or someone else's best girl.
The young ladies contributed the balls, with
name attached. and the young men purchased
for 10 cents the privilege of listening to an ex-
lady whose ball he had purchased to the re-
freshment table, also settling the bill for any
thing she might order.
The social was given with double object, to
introduce the pastor, Rev. L. MacGuire, to the
congregation and to obtain money for neces-
sary improvements in the church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Flowers Instead Of Grape.

The custom Of placing flowers upon the door
knob instead Of Grape seems to be growing in
favor. Many will recall the beautiful wreath
of roses which hung from the bell knob Of
Mr.. Beecher's residence. on Hicks street, where
the great preacher lay dead. Mr.. o. A. eager,
one Of the trustees. who died on Sunday made
the request that no Grape should be placed on
the door knob after his death, and accordingly
a cluster of white and pink roses and ivy was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

mo premature beer is fit for consump-
tion," says the Anti-Adulterdtion Journal
with terrible assumption of gravity. But
we foresee that the drinker of that popular
beverage will ask wonderingly: "When is
beer premature? Can it be premature?'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

lomatic and roundabout course, he seems to
have gone with directness to the point of
showing the Chilians one point in which
advantages to both countries can be gained
by cultivating closer trade relations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
New York 1. nj La.t Active.

NEW YORK. October A-The Worlds Fair
subscription book had scarcely been opened in
the ofice Of Drexel, Morgan q Co. to-day when
three large subscriptions were made. They
were those of Cornelius v anderbilt, 100000 n
personal subscription); New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company, 500 900, and
the Wagner Palace Car Company, $4,000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
CONTROLLER MORROW SPOKE.

Mission Social at the Eighth Presby-
terian Church Last Evening.
A very enjoyable social under the auspices Of
the Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the
Eighth United Presbyterian Church was held
last evening, the object being to interest peo-
Pile in missions
ested those present for a short time by very
entertaining talk upon the subject in question.
Refreshments were served and a collection
taken up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
LAFAYETTE CLUBS RECEPTION.
An Informal Gathering in Their New Rooms
Last Evening.

The Lafayette Club, an organization COM
posed of number Of wellknown young society
gentlemen of this city, held meeting and in
formal reception last night.
The club has secured an elegant suite of
rooms at No. 800 Fifth avenue. They have been
furnished in luxurious style, and will be open
every evening. A large number of friends of
the members were present last night. The
evening was spent in impromptu addresses,
songs and music.
The latter was rendered by the Lafayette
Quartet. The event of the evening was a
German song by Mr.. Philip Koch. The club
will give reception at New Turner Hall,
Wednesday evening" December 4: The officers
are: President o. A. Corcoran; Secretary, w.
]. Wiseman, and Treasurer, Thomas Lindsay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
sin wearing His Old Clothes.

Peabody (Kan.) Gazette.1
n man who came to Rawlins county in 1880
with only So and a suit of clothes, now has 4SO
acres Of land, horses and 80 town lots, but he
still has only one suit Of clothes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Nafhinr Like II.

From the Chicago News.1
81 have Travelled from one end of the hemis-
phere to the other" said the Pan-American
delegate as he gazed with emotion at the Chi
cago river, "but have never seen anywhere q
bayou in which the alligators had stirred up so
much mud as in this one"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Alien TIM, catchea Mice.

MARTINsvILLE, IND, October A.-A. J.,
weddle, a grocer of this city. is the proud
possessor of mouse-catching hen. She waits
patiently for a mouse TO appear from its hole,
suddenly seizes it with her beak, lashing 1t
violently against the ground until dead, and
then deYours IL whole.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
No Pleasure in Court Life.

From Puck.1
"Well, L can't see any fun in attendin' court, "
said an observant old lady. Every time wit
ness goes to tell anything that's got Anything
TO do with the case all the lawyers jump up
and noller, and the jedge rules the testimony
out"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Tbe Haud.ome.t American.

Three Rivers, Canada. is in great luck. The
handsomest man in the United States has just
been appointed consul at that port Lest his
identity should not be recognized, it may be
added that his name Is Smith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Queer but Lovely.

From Munsey's weekly
Woman is an enigma. She will face frown-
ing world and cling to the man she loves
through the most bitter season Of trial and ad-
vsrsity. but she wouldn't wear hat three
weeks behind the style to save the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
She wouIdu,t Appear Odd.

Indianapolis Journal.1
Speaking of the vhatwould-you-doif-yo
were-a-man question. It was an unfeeling woman
who said she supposed she would make fool
Of herself just like any other man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

PASSENGERS on some Of the Lehigh and
by an electric arrangement over the doorss
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THE Cronin trial has actually begun. The
soothsayer who can say certainly when it
Will end has q fortune at his command.
Trials in Chicago are symbols of eternity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THE New York baseball team beat
Brooklyn's yesterday. That settlesit. The
politicians will have to postpone the cam
paign in that city till the series is played
nr1f
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

shouted for Foraker. He was arrested and
magistrate fined him six dollars and q
half. What would the fine have been had
be hurrahed for Harrison too?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
Campaign Preparation..

From the Baltimore Americana
Calvin s. Brice is one of the largest owners of
natural gas wells in this country. Is he prepar-
ing tor another educational campaignf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THE village OF Ephrsta Is greatly excited
over an alleged ghost which takes the shape Of
q very large woman dressed In black.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
A shocking Sight.

From the waynesburg Messenger.1
We hate to see Prohibitionists getting 'full.n p
1t is neither right nor consistent for them to
do so
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

A Chip Of the Old Block-visitor at the
White House ito Baby McKee).-Ah, my little
man. how do you do2
Baby McKee-I do as please.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
WASHINGTON LEGENDS.
Some of the Historic Haunted Spots In and
About the Capirnl-The Evil Spirit af
Pincushion Rock-The GhostIy Drum.

mer.
Folklore is study which has its attractions
for almost everyone, but there are few, at
least in Washington. who have devoted as mcrh
time to it, or whose investigations into the
realms of quaint sayings and queer supersti-
tions have been attended with more interesting
results than those of Mr.. William h. Babcock,
who has contributed many valuable articles on
the folklore of America to leading journals,
both in England and this country. In recent
article he tells of legend which has host of
believers along the banks of the Potomac, in
the vicinity of Little Falls, which is only about
three miles above Georgetown.
The story runs that in the early days Of
Washington, during one Of the first British ex-
peditions against the colonists, a number Of
soldiers one of them a drummer boy, at
tempted to cross the river at point about a
quarter of a mile south Of the falls. Just be-
fore the Maryland shore was reached the boat
was overturned and the drummer drowned,
and ever since persons rowing over the spot
where he went down can hear the muff1ed notes
of the drum, and his spirit plays the dead
march, The place is generally given wide
berth by those who know the story.
An incident which is said to have occurred
many years ago, says the Washington Star,
served only to strengthen the hold their super
stltion has on the minds OF the credulous. One
day fisherman, more bold than his fellows,
had been dropping his line Just over the place
where the drummer is said to have gone down.
He had fshed all day with the dreary notes of
the drum sounding in his ears, and growing
weary of the monotonous rata-tattat ex-
claimed: "D-it, can't you play some other
tune?"
No sooner were the words spoken than all
sound ceased. A moment later the waters be-
meath seemed to part, and the boat, with the
fisherman still in 1t, slowly sank from sight the
man making no attempt to escape his fate, and
since that time no trace of either the fisherman
witnessed the occurrence but we're too horror
stricken to do aught for his relief until he was
beyond their aid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

A A70YEAR-oLD widower Of Newton, Pa. ad-
vertised for . wife and got one, after i've
days courtship. But they quarreled, and now
he Is alone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

AT Democratic meeting at Roseville,
near GAINESVILLE, yesterday, Republican
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

BRADLAUGH is reported to be dying. 1t
must be a great comfort to the infdel that
he believes in death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

In negotiable securities on the floor Of = bank
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

A wAYNEsBuRG thief stole beehive. bees
and all, the other night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

A WHEELING boy dreamed he was Jack. the
Giant Killer, and punched his sleeping brother
in the eye.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-25

THlRn = = man in Martins Ferry Who wears
. No s3< hat