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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
Twins With but One Set of Teeth.

"Speakin' of twins" said the old man
Chumpkins, 'there was two boys raised In
our neighborhood that looked just alike till
their dyin' day. Lem didn't have any
teeth and his brother, Dave, did, but they
looked precisely alike all the same. The
only way you could tell 'em apart was to
put your finger in LENS mouth and if he
bit yer, twas Dave"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
WATER AS A NARCOTIC.
Harmless Medicines Administered By Phys.
icinns With Beneficial Results.
Tror, tI,a q ont. n1ot,a


icinns With Beneficial Results.
From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.1
Some of the doctors have been telling
their experience in practicing "the faith
cure;" in other words, working on an ina
gination of their patients. Besides the bread
pills of which our fathers partook, it seems
that now We are indulging in small doses
of injected water in the place Of morphine.
One Of the Manhattan hospital physicians
asserts that 1t often puts patient to sleep
quite as well as the drug. Dr. Clinton
gives water, tinctured with quinine, instead
Of morphine, and reports that it works
wonders. So also salt and water are sur
reptitiously administered in place of brom-
ides.
Are we in reality only bundles Of fancies;
or are we developing into q physical era
in which the mind shall control the BODY
in ways not formerly possible? Can we
not manage in some way to fool ourselves
and So go to sleep without being fooled bv
the doctors? Who will invent substantial
trick on himself?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
vi.

The detectives suspicious had fastened ,'on
Eric Vernon as the real delinquent in the
matter from the time that he held his inter-
view with Bessie Dance, the housemaid, in
Bennet's room, to which reference was made
in former chapter. When the detective
questioned the maid on her knowledge of
the persons who had entered Bennet's room
in the interval between the home-bringing
of the injured Squire and his death on the
following morning, he expected that that
was only the beginning of a longSexamina-
ton of the servants. But it appeared that
Bessie had seen Mr.. Vernon late in the
evening quit Bennet's room, looking round
him carefully as he did so, as though he
were afraid of being seen. When once the
detective had discovered that Eric
had obtained access to the room
containing the clothes of the
Squire, in the pockets of which it
was probable the missing keys then were,
he entertained no doubt that Eric-for some
motive that he could not fathom-had
stolen the keys and purloined the will. At
all events, he felt persuaded that he had
clue to work upon at last. He accordingly
Joined the search party with the express oD-
ject of keeping an eye on Eric, and what he
saw only tended to confirm his suspicious.
Eric's activity in the quest was beyond all
praise. He showed himself keen and eager;
and when the rest began to lose heart, he
alone maintained a asanguine demeanour and
continued to speak hopefully. If q
fresh suggestion were made It was sure to
come from his lips. So admirably did Eric
behave that to the watchful eye of the de-
tective he seemed splendid actor, but was
at last set down as OVERRIDING his part.
1t was at Eric's suggestion that they set
out on second search, in which Doggett
took no part. the detective stood out o
the game that Eric was playing in the hope
that some plan might present itself for an
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
1.-THE END.1
AN OLD RATS CAUTION.

Next Saturday,
IAN OLD MANS DARLING.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
LADY CAMPBELL gr..s' sc,,. !, q lstts

to-znorroto's DISPATCH, IN witch she describes
the good work done by En0ltsh musical socie-
ties In awakessng q lovs for music IN ne
nlQsses
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-27
LILLIAN SPENCER g. 9

ban buIt.fght IN to-norTo,O's DTsP xTSz 81
describes the tortures inflicted upon ne M.
mas % nsGks them fierce, and NE 6drbdrtsm AZ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09

latter place he encountered Perry Stone, of St. Louis, each of them defeating the other In two races. Then followed 8 series of races with MT. Stone, the first, a one-mile race, being run at Cneltenham May 1S 1889, which was won by Arthur. The second of the series was run at St. Louis. This was threo miles and was also won by Lumsden. The third race of the series was never run, Mir. Stones friends seeing no hope for their man.
 Lumsden also won the annual Pullman road race of 1889, starting scratch with Van Siclzlen and Andrae, of Milwaukee, and de efeated both by over minute. He ran at Detroit June % in the race for the two-mile Western championship of the Amateur Athletic Union and won. At the State meet of the Illinois division of the l..
 w. at Ottawa he won the one-mile safety and one-mile ordinary championships and finished first in the three-mile team race. Recently he ran the deferred two mile lap race in St. Louis and won. He also ran a handicap race and came in third. He is handicapped so unmercifully now that he has small chance of winning in that class of races, and his friends advise him to abandon them.
 Arthur has the material in him for a
 racer. He IS tall, straight and symmetrical.
 MT. Garden says that he has the finest ankle movement on machine he ever saw.
 MT. Lumsden is ready to race any anna l teur in this country, and his friends think there is no one who can defeat him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
must be thankful that they builded for the democracy better than they knew.

must be thankful that they builded for the democracy better than they knew.
 So far as the objects of secret ballot are to insure freedom from corruption and intimidation, the law seems to have been a success. If there was any money spent in Waterbury on Monday to cor rupt voters, as it has been hinted was regularly done on previous occasions, 1t brought no results in the way of success to those who spent it. And if there was any attempt to intimidate voters, either by way of an assurance of favors to come or hint of withdrawal of favors already enjoyed, it was equally ineffec- tual In so far, too, as the law was a test of intelligence on the part of the voters, the democrats stood it most ex- cellently, and far better probably than it was hoped they would by those who conceived and framed and passed the law. As proof of this we need only point to the large vote boiled ill the heavily democratic third and fourth wards, and the general absence of con-
 
 trasted with the first and second wards where the republican vote is largely in | the..ascendant. We must confess we had little faith in the law at the time of its passage, but its practical working has resulted better than even its most earnest friends expected. The law is certainly far from perfect, nor are we sure that it will always work as well as it did on Monday; but if it shall prove equally effective in a general election, and especially if it shall operate to secure the casting of the democratic vote free from the influences of corruption and intimi dation, we will welcome it as a blessing unconsciously bestowed by the republi can party. When bribery, intimidation and corruption are at discount the ! whole reason of the laws being will have been accomplished, and ward 1 bosses and their heelers will be without an occupation on election day.
 l We shall await the further test of tho sional elections next fall before yielding
 to the view expressed by some that i
 needs no further improving. We be
 lieve that changes are advisable, ane those changes will suggest themselves al
 the actual trial of tho law discloses it
 weaknesses. When these changes ar'
 made and full and perfect secret ballo' law is written on our statute books, w
 may look to see Connecticut so securely fixed in the democratic column tha
 nothing but volcano within the rank
 of the party itself can dislodgeit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
NO COMPROMISE.

John Ward Forced to Show His Hand-No
 Compromise Now Possible.
 President Spalding of the Chicago club, has rather forced President John M. Ward, of the Brotherhood, to show his hand by means of the following letter:
 "CH1cAGo, Sept. 2S.-John M. Wdrd, PTesS- dent Players' Brotherhood, Fremont House, Ctty-Dear Sir: Referring to my letter to you of July find the following expression:
 "I would suggest that the meeting of the two committees be deferred until after the close of the championship season or un- til the annual meeting of the league, the ex- act time and place of such meeting to be de- cided upon as the time approached
 ssIn accordance with the suggestion quoted above will be pleased to have you name a date when 1t will be convenient for your committee to meet the league commit tee and consider the suggestion for which this committee was appointed. Respectful ly, A. G. SPALDMo, Chairman i 7ague Committee." The answer was short, evasive land prompt. Here it is:
 "CuIcAGo, Sept. 2S.-A. c. Spdldin0, EsQ My Dear Sir: am in receipt of your communication of September 2S Last May tue Brotherhood appointed committee to present certain grievances to the leSgue and attempt to have them lighted. The committee was, however, unable to obtain hearing from the league and it s9 re- ported at a subsequent meeting of the Brotherhood held July IA, and was accord ingly discharged. It was not standing committee. l will refer your commuhica- tion, therefore, to the entire Brotherhood Yours respectfully, JOHN M. WARD. "President of Brotherhood.S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
BROTHERHOOD GROUNDS.

Two Blocks Leased by Unknown Members
 of the Syndicate.
 A recent New York dispatch says: The New York syndicate of the Brotherhood of Baseball Players has leased of James J. Coogan two blocks of ground lying be- tween One Hundred and Fifty-seventh and One Hundred and Fifty-ninth streets, Eighth and Ninth avenues, for term of ten years, at an annual rental of $2,OO0. They also leased the new polo grounds at One Hundred and Fifty-ffth street, now held by President Day and the New York team, for term of ten years, subject, however, to the lease now held by MT. Day for two years. The sureties to the lease have qualified, and a check for S2,OOO for the first months rental was handed MT. Coogan to-day. The names of the per sons composing the syndicate and sureties are withheld.
 Mr. Coogau was seen at his residence and said: s'Y es, the story Is true. The property has been leased by syndicate for the pur- pose of building a ball ground. am member of the syndicate, and Erastus WI man is another member. Who the other parties are will be known in good time. The lease is for the new polo grounds and the two lots above them. Of course the new club will have to be contented with the two lots until Mir. Days lease expires. Two thousand dollars has been paid on the first years rent and bond has been made by | responsible suretes, guaranteeing the rent 1 for ten ears. We arc going to have a ball l club, and we know where our players are | coming from, and we shall have good | team"
 Mr. Coogan was asked if the agent of the Brotherhood had rented the property, t< which he gave an unqualified affirmative
 answer. Under the terms of this lease the l New Y ork club will find itself without { home in July, 1891. The club has spen
 nearly s40,OO0 in fitting up the grounds
 and, while they took the precaution to bulk grand stand that can be easily taken apar and moved if they are obliged to vacate
 they will be at the cost of moving and some thing like five thousand dollars, the amour
 expended in grading the new ball field, ou | of pocket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09

IT is we'll known that the knights of labor are less numerous and to some ex- tent less influential than they were a few years ago, and General Master Workman Powderly in a recent inter- view emphasizes this as follows: ''We have lost in numbers, but gained in or ,ganization and character. At the pres ent time we are gaining in numbers rapidly. In 1886 it was reported that we had TOE, ,O00 members, but, as mat ter of fact, we never had more than 50O, 900. In 1880 we reached low water mark, having about 15O,00 men in gooe standing; now the knights number about 26O, ,OOO."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09

ARTHUR E. LUMsDEN. pany's business in Chicago, as an assistant, @ position which he occupies at the present time.
 He was born in Crete, H., of Scotch parents, and received his first lessons in cycling from MT. Garden, who from the first observed in the boy those peculiar traits which have since made him famous. He was always attentive to the advice and criticisms of experienced riders, and never, even after having achieved success, be- trayed any evidences of being afflicted with the 'sbig head," complaint which has attacked many successful wheelsmen.
 His first victory of note was the Pullman road race of 1888. The same day he won the two mile road race at Pullman. The next race in which he participated was the Chel- tenham Beach race for the State champion ship, where he defeated N. H. Van Sicklen, who was regarded until then as invincible. There were two races on this occasion-one mile and two miles-both of which Lumsden won by marvellous sparts at the home stretch.
 Subsequently he raced at Buffalo, N. Y, add Quincy, Ill, winning ss usual. At the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09

by raising the left arm, and afterwards raise the arm in silence, and so on until the dog learns to stop at the signal. The next series of lessons is to teach the dog to drop flat down upon the word ''Down," used instead of 'Toho." In all these les sons kindness and firmness must be com bined. Never strike the dog with 8 whip, or even use tone of reproach, unless the dog is guilty of some willful fault. Con- mendation and caresses for doing well go much farther than correction, even in words, for mistakes. When the dog has learned to obey the signals for stopping and starting the next lesson is to over come its natural alarm at the discharge of 8 gun It is best to snap percussion caps on an empty gun at first and at a little dis tance from the canine pupil. AS he be- comes accustomed to this light charge Of powder may be added. At each discharge caress the dog and give him some little tidbit of which he is fond.
 The young dog, after having learned the first lessons indoors. may be taken to the field and allowed to put them in practlce. After little exercise to show whether the lessons are remembered, the dog is taken where he can get the scent Of game. lie will start eagerly in chase, followed by his instructor. When supposed to be near enough to the game the word ''Toho" Is gwen, dQO II It IS uiSI0SdIoSu3 GAAO NAoS AAoSS | be checked by the cord and brought back to | the spot from which he started when the word was given. He will very soon learn to make point and stand staunchly until he lies down at the word "Down," or the signal of the uplfted hand. He should be taught to drop at the myment the hunted bird rises, and to lie there until the word ssHie on" is given. If he attempts to jump and run to the fallen bird, he must be checked and brought back. After dog has been taught to drop at the signal given when the bird rises, he will soon learn to take the rising of the bird as the signal to
 drop.
 When young dog has learned to take
 and pursue scent, to point as soon as it
 sees the game, to drop as the bird rises and
 to lie still until told to "Hie on, he has ac-
 ouired the first and most important accom-
 pushments. Retrieving Is g distinct mat |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
A TYPICAL POINTER.
somo Good Suggestions on Training Dogs for the Field.

Some Good Suggestions on Training Dogs
 for the Field.
 One of the most remarkable examples of acquired and inherited instinct ln animals, says writer in the American Agriculturlst, is the propensity of certain breeds of dogs to ''point" game. The disposition to pursue and hunt for the game is natural one to the dog: but to come to an instant stop when the game is sighted, and stand or le as rioidlv as if carved in stone until the master has fired, IS habit which comes only rom careful training, aided more or less py tendencies inherited from trained ancestry. No race of dogs possesses this propensity 1n so high a degree as the pointer, Of when fine typical specimen is shown1n our lllustra- tion. The setters are nearly as ready to ac- ouire the accomplishment; next come field spaniels, and even terriers have been taught to make themselves exceedingly useful as aids to sportsmen engaged ID shooting on the wing, though they can never equal well-bred pointer.
 The training of fadog for stanch and rella- ble work in the field should begin when 1t is six to eight months old. The trainer must have some natural feeling of interest in dogs, self-control and patience. The work is to begin in the house or yard, oe- fore tho dog has seen bird. Before be- ginning the first lesson tie light, strong cord to the collar at the throat. Then throw him piece of meat and call "Dead, dead. :" Repeat this several times, letting the dog eat what it finds, and then throw piece, | as before, but the instant the dog ap. | breaches it call "Toho," pulling on the cord | at the same time. Hold the dog by the cora away from the meat for time, then call | s.Hie on,'' swinging the right arm forward l toward the coveted morsel, and allowing the | dog to seize it. All the words of command must be given in low, quiet voice. After few such lessons with the check-cord the youngster will learn to stop at the word srToho' and stand still until the signal 'Hie on" IS given. |: If the dog disregards the first word and rushes forward toward the meat take him back to the spot from which he started and make him stand there until the word s'Hle on" is given. This lesson should be repeated until the dog will stop instantly 1t the word. Then it may be accompanied
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
Bastian's Releaso and Fino.

About Bastian's release @ New York paper says: "Charles Bastian was signed early in the season, much against his will,
 to play with the Chicago club for the season
 of 1SS9 In July last, while in Philadelphia,
 Bastian was accused of drinking by Anson. ,Bastian denied it. The big first basetnan
 insisted, although he had no proof. Bastian
 said he was visiting friends. Anson said he knew better, and notified Bastian that
 he was suspended and fined S100 A'few
 days later Bastian resumed his position at
 short and continued playing until William
 son took his place. Then he was laid oil
 and has not played since. Bastian was nott-
 fled by Anson that he was released and that
 SIPS would be dedudted from his salary. He
 objected, but 1t made no difference. Neither
 SpaIding nor Anson would make any change
 and Bastian retained a lawyer. Suit will
 be brought and the matter will be tested in court. Bastian claims his full salary for the season.'' ..... ...,. .-.ss-.
 The facts are not stated. Anson declares he saw Bastian while under the influence of liquor, suspended him, and fined him $1OO. When released the e100 dne-whicE was illegal, the contract providing for q flne of $25 only-and four days' pay for the time Bastian was suspended were deducted from his salary. Bastian's representative called MT. Spalding's attention to the S100 fine and it's illegality, and check for >100 was ct once sent to the player.-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
THE SECRET BALLOT LAW.

The town elections held on Monday
 had an exceptional interest in that the first test was had of the workings of the secret ballot law passed by the last legis- lature. Opinions generally coincide in success, and so far as Waterbury at least is concerned the democrats have little reason to complain of it's efficacy. They certainly lost nothing by it, and it would seem as if they had gained some thing. Had those who framed the law foreseen that it would have worked so advantageously to the democracy it's road to adoption would have been paved with greater obstacles. As it is we
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-09
STAGE GOSSIP.

Her,y Talbot has joined the l.yceum forces.
 May Jordan has signed with Barry and Fay.
 Herbert Grislie has signed with "In the Ranks"
 Marie HiIforde will head repertoire com- pany this season.
 Miss Lottie Church is starring in ''The Ruling Passion"
 Alexander Salvini is losing flesh. He can stand it.
 James R Smith is not in love with his part ill "Wife for Wife''
 J.R. Wallick's new play, "Sam Houston," is success.
 ''The Fakir'' is doing a good business through the West.
 s'The Old Homestead" appears to be winner on the road.
 The Eden Musee, Chicago, has inaugu- rated a series of special concerts on Thurs day night of each week. The famous Hun- garian Gypsy Band is also still playing at this place. Frank Goodwin will manage the Wild Collyer Company. Byron Douglas is having fine success in the leading heavy part in "The Still Alarm" Belle Sutton has left the sWill O the Wisp'' to go with ''The Main Line" Edward Johnson and Ida Dorrette have signed with J. A. Wilkinson. Grace Emmett will shortly sever her con- nection with "Muggs Landing"
 "Papa Perrichon' is said to be unsuited to the comedy abilities of William H. Crane. John J. Collins will put an opera con- pany on the road for twenty weeks through ! tho South. Francesca Guthrie, the prima donna, has | had a long and successful summer season in Milwaukee. | M. B. Leavitt has brought suit against | Gustave Hinrichs, claiming 5000 damages ! for breach of contract. Lizzie Creese has brought suit against | Jacob Freno for $150 unpaid salary. She ! was 8 member of the ill-fated "Red Rouble" Company.
 Miss Dora Davidson has been engaged as Viennese fencing girl. She goes with the Conreid Opera Company, and is now taking fencing lessons.
 Davenport Bebus, Logan Paul, Mary Gray, Mary Bird, Daniel Kelly, Arthur sprague, ! J. R. Smith and Florence Elmore are mem
 bers of John A. Stevens company:
 Miss Esther Coleman (Mrs. E. e. Haynes) ' naS U0Cu CASdSSu SO p1oy eu0 poEe VI
 Grisel in the emotional drama, sPrudence
 Rudd." George Edgar, who stars jointl,
 in this play and ''Old Toms Ward" witt
 Miss Minnie Milne this season, states ths
 Miss Coleman is sure to surprise the publi.
 at no distant day as an emotional or tragic
 actress.
 The Lawrence Barrett company is nov
 rehearsing MT. William Young's new } tragedy. "Ganelon," which will be pre- sented at the Chicago Opera-House October 2. Mir. Barrett will have the title part, tha
 of Q son of the elder Ganelon, who betrayed Roland at the battle of Roncesvalles unde Charlemagne. The supporting cast vii
 include John A. Lane, Lawrence Hanley
 Charles Collins, Sydney Booth, J. J. Wal
 lace, Mark Lynch, J. L. Murphy, Alber
 Pruning, John M. Sturgeon, w. s. Hart
 F. F. Young, J. c. Bartlett, Arthur Loto , Garry Davidson, Minnie Monk and Mis , Minna K. Gale. The investiture, 1t is un
 derstood, will be elaborate.