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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
AN ORACLE FOR CASH.

One of the great national opportunities is
presented to the United States through the
medium of that originator of striking novel;
ties, Colonel Elliott F. Shepard. That
gentleman tells the public that the privi-
lege of digging up the site of the Delphic
oracle can be obtained for the sum of $780,
600; and the gallant Colonel thinks it
would be a splendid investment-for the
public funds.
The Delphic oracles were famous in their
day for turning out prophecies which some
times seemed little incomprehensibIe, but
which possessed an elasticity with reference
to the latter event only surpassed in these
latter days by weather prophecy of Wig
gins. We think that the chance of OBJ
tanning such an oracle by digging over the
site where its mysteries were once prac-
ticed is hardly worth $50, 900. The nation
has plenty of incomprehensible deliverances
at present. But this need not prevent pri-
vate enterprise from taking hold of the con-
tract. If the esteemed Colonel Shepard
should secure Delphic oracle for SS0, 900,
it might prove worth several times the sum
to him. Even Delphic oracle might lend
directness and lucidity to the editorial col
umns of his organ, in comparison to their
present contents; and as in the ancient
times, these prophecies were much con-
suited, to learn whether to enter upon wars
or not, SO the warlike and evangelic editor
might find it useful for consultation before
indulging in his favorite occupation of de-
claring war upon the South.
Let the esteemed Shepard put his $780,
900 into the Delphic oracle. 1t may save
that amount of money from more foolish ex-
penditure in the line of offering it up at the
false shrines Of New York politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
lenged Rosser 70 race he might be expect
ed to be called upon to put up his money.

THE learned argument of our esteemed CO.
temporary, the Chicago Times, on learning
that "Count Tolstoi has succeeded in per-
suading the Emperor to abolish the rural
elective councils and to substitute for their
authority that of sub-prefects appointed by
the Imperial Government" to the effect
that this shows the folly of intrusting ideal
lists with the conduct of practical affairs,
has one weak point. The Times fails to al
low for the fact that the Count Tolstoi who
is one of Alexander's most arbitrary Min
listers and the Count Tolstoi who advocates
the ideal theory that the teachings of Christ
mean what they say. and puts that theory
into actual practice, are two entirely sepa-
rate and different persons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

CONCERNING the retiring administration
tits nothing more than fair to say that Secre-
tary Whitney has set up a high standard for
his successor, in the management of the
Navy Department. The influences which
gave the Secretary his position were not of
the most auspicious character, but there is
no disputing the fact that his four years
administration of the navy has done much
toward rehabilitating that somewhat demor-
allied arm of the public defense. If Secre-
tary Tracy improves the navy as much as
Secretary Whitney has, he can leave Office
with the United States holding the position
of frst-class naval power.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
BILL NYE WAS THERE.
The Original Harrison Man Inaugurated a
New Custom ut Washington.

The Original Harrison Man Inaugurated a
New Custom at Washington.
Bill Nye in N. Y. World.l
SUNDAY-WLLARD'S HOTEL, Cor No 81, IN
THE ELEVATOR, March 3.-We American peo-
pie, accompanied by 40 bands, are here. We are
here partly on account of loyalty and partly to
press on General Harrison the fact that we
were the first to mention his name as a candi-
date. We are here to say mean things about
the President who goes out tomorrow, and
who, therefore, cannot help us any more. Also
TO say good things of the new one who will kiss
the Bible tomorrow and open carload of pa
tronage for the patriotic American citizens,
who are here not because they want anything
at all, but Just because they want to show the
new President that they are going to stand by
HIM even when he could get along very well by
himself and would rather do so.
Everything is inauguration" here. inaug-
urated last night the custom of sleeping in the
hotel elevator. 1t is a new thing with me.
have slept before all the crowned heads of
Europe. Also in the park, but it is different
from any of those. 1 have also slept in fold
ing-bed, in the cleaning and in a railroad ac-
cident, but the hotel elevator is more surprising
than any of these.
This morning my wish-bone stuck out through
the back of my overcoat. A fat man, who first
and who never said anything else all his life,
sat down on me and, drawing a deep sigh, re-
manned sitting on me till woke up.
Washington is a big amphitheater of wet
plank seats which you can occupy tomorrow
at from % cents to S5 per squat. If could
have such an audience right along would like
to go into the President business for rs per cent
of the gate receipts and pay the advertising ex-
penses myself.
Indiana is all here with the exception of the
postmaster at indianapolis. John c. New is
entirely happy and well-pleased to stay at his
handsome Hoosier home while Gener al Harri-
son has to earn his salary here. Mr.. New has
tasted the sweets of public life under General
Grant and is honest in the statement that he
would good deal rather let 'Lige" represent
the Journal than to leave his comfortable
home and become the servant of the United
States at the salary of a Cabinet officer.
AS seem to be swallowed up entirely in the
crowd here, having registered in the elevator
only, will the World kindly say tomorrow that
1 am here and that l am thoroughly beloved
by all who know me?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A Ramble in Georgetown.

Irambled out to Georgetown and Arlington
Heights to-day and found both places rich in
war incidents and the 'folk lore" of ante
bellum days. Georgetown is no longer dis
tinct town, but suburb of Washington,
reached by a six mile, ~ cent street car ride
from the Capitol in 40 minutes The old
gable-end houses, built of brick, brought
over here from England in the col
onial days. long before George Wash
ington went into the hatchet business, are
rapidly giving away to the march of improve
ment; but then there is still enough about the
town. in the way of old-time citizens and dwell
ings, to suggest to us Rip Van Wrinkle and the
village of Failing Waters and its ''ale" fellows
well met The modern Georgetown College is
the most pretentious structure in the town. and
under its shadow is pointed out to me, on Pros
pect avenue, the rude and rustic one-story
domicile where Mrs. Southworth wrote the
Hidden Hand"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
AT THE THEATERs.
Joseph Murphy, The Fugitive and Other
Plays aud Players.

Joseph Murphy, The Fugitive and Other
Plays aud Players.
The proprietors of 1.-THE Fugitive" the melo.
drama at the Bijou Theater this week, might
with entire safety offer large reward TO any
one who would point out single thing in ''The
Fugitive" which the public has not been asked
to accept in some other drama. Passion Is torn
to tatters, there Is villainy by the carload, a
shipwreck which will be realistic per-
haps when you can see n-las
night the lights misbehaved them
seiYes-a woman miraculously weak and
rlarvelously strong by turns, a hero with Drown
SLercoat and other virtuous attributes.
we forget how many times, and several persons
whom 1t would be hard to describe, and whose
connection with the plot of "The Fugitive IS
very slight-these and an executive stan Oh
managers as large as the cast are guilty OF as
sisting .The Fugitive" on to the Bijou stage.
But the audience dealt very charitably with
THE Fugitive" last night. The gallery gods
howled and whistled at all the thrilling situa-
tions, and even the dilatory and dark behavior
OF the incidental shipwreck seemed q source OF
comfort to them.
Under the circumstances Mr.. Mason Mitchell
did well to maintain his excellent reputation as
the nero; ". 9. Couper was o conventional VII
charming and touching at times as the fearful
heroine. Miss dot Long makes hardly
typical Eton boy Miss Ella Kidzer dances
extremely well.
Would it not be possible for ''The Fugitive"
to get along without so much profanity and the
Jests which are broader than common decency
dictates?
Some of the scenery is good, and one de-
cided blessing is that "The Fugitive" has no
tank.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Real Estate Speculation.

Washington is becoming more and more
daily speculative real estate center, and real
estate in the northeast and northwest portions
of the city is rapidly enhancing. Taxes are
much lower than in Pittsburg and water rent,
which for twenty years has been robber tax in
Pittsburg, is here merely nominal, on an eight
room house in a central spot the charge being
but 40 to 80 cents month. Non-paying tenants
have very little chance here to practice their
specially, as the rent IS payable in advance,
and seven days default finds the tenants chat
tells on the sidewalk Land next to Blaine's
house, in central and aristocratic nelghbor-
hood-nearly opposite Dupont Circle-is
offered at less price than is asked for lots on
Hiland avenue, Pittsburg or along the parks
on North avenue, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A DAYS EVENTS In SOCIETY.
The Tea Given by the Ladies of ST. Angus
tines Church Last Night.

The new Darochial school building of st. Au-
gustine's Church. Thirty-seventh street, Law
renceville, presented gay appearance last
night. The vestibule and all the rooms of the
three stories were fairly packed with host of
friends of the school and the ladies of the
church, under whose direction the tea and re-
ception was given.
Ludwig & Richter. the florists, had festooned
vines and placed potted plants and flowers in
the vestibule and all the rooms, varying the
decorations in the dining rooms by set pieces
of cut flowers and pyramids on the tables. The
long tables, laden with dainties, fruits and
flowers, and the fair walters fitting to and fro,
presented a gay scene. The tickets for tea
were divided into hours, from until II o'clock,
thus preventing confusion and a rush.
In the floral booth room Miss Rose Frauen-
helm and her aids were ensconced behind a
gaily festooned counter. filed with fruits,
flowers, candy, etc.. enticing the young men,
the seniors and all to buy of their wares.
The third story was used as promenade and
an outlet for the crowds below. Altogether
the scene presented a thoroughly enjoyable oc-
casion and the guests representative gather
ing that the church may well feel proud of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A TRAIN ON A TEAR.
Il Smashes Up Buildings on Towns Prin-
cfpaI Street.

MARQUETTE, MICH, March "A remarka-
BILE railroad accident occurred here this morn
ing. South Shore heavy freight train, loaded
with mine machinery, was pulled out of spur
track with two engines. The track is on Front
street and four cars were left on the spur, when
the train got part way up the hill and broke
in two one car from the engine.
The train few back, the brakemen being un-
able to stop it. 1t crashed into the cars on the
spur and drove them into big bulkhead clean
across the street into Frazers block. knocking
the whole front of Steels & Lobdell's grocery
in, tearing out the corner of Pickands Co. s
coal ofice, damaging Rothschild & Benfarn's
front and completely ,blockading the street,
No lives were lost.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A Boss as a Beuefactor.

Most Of the buildings erected since the war are
architecturally beautiful. The terrace and the
bay window are the most attractive features of
the modern Washington dwelling. Aside from
picturesqueness the terrace has sanitary rea-
sons in its favor. The manner in which Boss
Shepherd reclaimed the marshes and waste
places and cut into the unsightly ochre-colored
sandbanks in every direction in order to make
the future Washington pleasant and healthy
place Of abode, is calculated to somewhat tenn
per our Judgment Of what are popularity called
ringsters, and the fact that the same Boss
Shepherd, who but few years ago had to leave
popuIar fury iIiustrates m both the fiekIeness of
public opinion and the ingratitude or injustice
toward public-spirited citizens who are popu-
larly supposed to be public-spirited "for rev.
enue onlY.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A DUDE POSTAL CLERK.
He Parts his Hair in the Middle and is Short
About 5000.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March 4-Arthur r.
Walker, clerk in the registered letter division
of the Minneapolis Postoffice. was arrested
this morning on the charge of robbing the
mails and was taken before United States
Commissioner Odell and held to the grand jury
in, g, 900 bonds. The amount of Walkers
peeulatiors approximate $500.
The robberies date back to October IL.
Walker is a young man about % years old and
has been employed in the postoffice since Sep
temDer. He parts his hair in the middle wears
striped trousers and a broad expanse of shirt
front. He did not appear at all concerned when
arraigned this morning, and refused to say any
thing about the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Will Not Embarra.. Harrison.

Collector Magone succeeded to Mr.. Hedden's
duties on September l, 1886, but he did not take
the oath of office until several months later.
The term is four years, dating from the time
the oath is taken, and he cannot be removed
without cause. but he will put himself at Presi-
dent Harrison's disposal. II shall not do any
thing to embarrass the President" said Mr..
Magone, to-day; ''and am sure that no good
Democrat will" Mr.. Magone has not yet de-
cided whether he will make this city his home
or return to Ogdensburg, in case his place is
filled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
ALGER BEATEN IN COURT.
A Lawsuit Decided Against the Wealthy
MichiRan Politician.

DETROIT, March Ain the Circuit Court to-
day q decision was rendered in the suit brought
by D. NJ. Richardson against R. A. Alger and
G. H. Buhl, to restrain them from selling GER
tain stocks in the Diamond Match Company.
Richardson transferred to them this stock as
security for Endorsements, on commercial
paper, with the understanding that they were
to receive one-haf the dividends during
term of Endorsements They were indorsers for
Ss5 900 and received in all s6 400 on the invest
ment.
They now claim that they were not only en-
profit, making it in all about $4,000. But the
court finds that their compensation should be
S67, ,033, which is one-half of the net proceeds
during the time of Endorsement. 1t also orders
that the stock be transferred back, and also the
excess of money received with interest at six
per cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Determined TO Die.

While Albert Weitzer, alias Albert Nichols,
who is serving four years and six months
term in the Kings County Penitentiary for
robbery, was returning to his cell after at
tending services in the chapel on Sunday morn
ing. he jumped from the third tier to the floor,
20 feet. His left arm was broken and he sus-
tanned painful internal injuries. Weitzer is a
bunko steerer and bank sneak thief. He is
said to have respectable relatives in Chicago.
He was arrested in Brooklyn, July Z, for pick
ing the pocket of James G. Rankin as he was
leaving the Commercial Bank. He was sent to
the penitentiary early in October. and a few
weeks afterward, while he was at work in the
shoeshop, he attempted suicide by cutting his
throat with a knife which he took from a fell
low convict. He has been out of the hospital
a couple of weeks only.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
THE SAME OLD STORY.
He speculated in Grain and His Creditors
are MournIng.

MINNEAPOLIS, March An. W. Y erxa, a
grain commission man, who has an Office in the
Chamber of Commerce. made an assignment
this morning in favor of his creditors to George
w. Shepard of the firm of Watson & Shepard.
The amount of his liabilities are not definitely
known, but they are estimated all the way from
$l2 900 to $500
1t is said that most of the money is owed to
brokers who had done business on Change for
Chicago parties, but almost every broker deal
ing in options is caught for greater or less
amount. 1t was said on the floor that Mr.,
Yerxa had offered o compromise for so cents on
the dollar and the creditors would receive that
amount Some of those interested, however,
think the assets will not pay more than 25 cents
on the dollar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
A WHITE DINNER PARTY.
MIR. and Mrs. John NJ. King Entertained
Their Friends Last Night.

Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ King, of this city, gave
"white'' dinner party to q guests, members
Of the Morongahela Cotilion Club, at the Mo-
nongahela House last evening. Owing to his
departure for Jersey City to take charge of the
Jersey Central Restaurant and Cafe there,
Stewart Wallace took especial pains with the
banquet. 1t was without doubt one of the fin
est spreads that has lately been given in this
city. and as usual was up to the high standard
OF the Monongahela House.
Everything was white, the candelabra, dinner
service, flowers, etc., and the walters wore
white aprons, vests, gloves, ties, etc. The
flowers on the table were white lilacs and roses
and they loaded the air with their fragrance
The names of the guests were stamped IN white
on white satin ribbons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Relic, in Grent Demand.

The Committee on Literary Exercises of the
Centennial of Washington's Inauguration have
made arrangements to have the chair that was
used at the first Inauguration in 17s9 brought
down to the sub b-Treasury building on April 30
for General Harrison to sit in while MI. Depew
is delivering the Grafton. Arrangements have
also been made for the use of the Bible from
which Chancellor Livingstone delivered the
oath to George Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
The Grand Opera House.

In bis field MIR. Joseph Murphy has no su-
perior in harness to-day, and his presentation
of the familiar character of the good-natured,
naturally humorous, yet noble Irishman was as
agreeable as usual last night in the play of
The play and the character have
both been seen here before and in
neither is there anything novel to be noted.
merrimert, and the play kent them interested.
Miss Belle Melville was q very charming
heroine, and the company very nicely adjusted
to the work required of them. The picturesque
scenery of the piece added to its enjoyable
qualities. "The Kerry Cow will be repeated
tonight,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Harris Theater.

= Rain or anything else cannot keep the people
away from this popular house. Yesterday
afternoon and evening every bit of standing
room was occupied. The attraction was
Palmer's company in "49," drama full of in
teresting situations and a rather deep plot.
Miss Agnes Cody is Carrots, waif who. after
numerous trials and couple of hairbreadth
escapes in her infancy, turns out to be a long
lost heiress. Gus Homer, as Arthur Denisol.
looks better than he acts, and the same might
be said OF several others of the cast The hit
of the performance is the negro impersona-
tions of c. L. McElroy, as Uncle Ned, with
very good songs The same play to-day and
tomorrow. Beginning Thursday, 1.-THE Dan
ties" will be given by the same company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
AcademxnfM Music.

Whether it be in the specialties in which so
many of the artists are very clever, or in the
laughable and picturesque burlesque, "Robin-
son Crusoe," with which the performance
ends, Lily Clay's company is always amusing
and graceful. There are lots of good looks
Academy this week, and large audiences are
likely to be the rule
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Grea.e for =, Good Cau.e.

John D. Rockefeller has given 100000 to the
American Baptist Education Society, payable
at the rate Of $4,000 month, and subject to
the condition that the giver be advised in ad-
vance as to the use to be made of his money,
and indorses such use. Payment begins with
the present month. The Executive Board of
the society has accepted Mr.. Rockefeller's gift
under the condition named. Mr.. Rockefeller
said to-day that the reports of his having given
a much larger sum toward the foundation Of q
Baptist university were entirely without foun-
dation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Notes.

The sale of seats for the engagement of
Robson and Crane in 1.-THE Henrietta" begins
on Thursday next
THE variety performance at the Casino Mu-
scum is a very big one this week. The curiosi-
ties include some novelties.
THE Twelve Temptations" spectacular
piece of the "Black Crook" order, comes to
the BIou next week with all its original splen-
dor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

WEST VIRGINIA is rich in the possession
of three Governors. If these officials sue
ceed proportionately as we'll in doing moth
ing as her one Legislature has, the State
can only straighten out its political fortunes
by going through bankruptcy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
CLIPPED BITS OF WIT.

Claud Howard de We're Ito fellow
trngedian)-st. Clair. allow me to introduce to
you my brother, Pat Brady.-Ne1o York Sun.
Big-footed party Tin crowd)-Here, Just
get off my foot, please.
The Ofender-Exeuse me, sir, thought 1t was
the curbstone.-Heso York Sun.
Visitor Cat the um)-Where is the
'Fasting Man, " boss?
Keeper (absentmindedly)-He's just gone out
for supper; he will be back In . minute,-Neso
York Sun.
I cannot sing the old songs,
AS 1 have been requested;
When last tried to warble them
The Mayor had me arrested.
-Eebraksa State Journal.
The Razor Removed Them Quicker
Barber-Lot of pimples, sir. Better try our saIve,
remove them all In a week.
Customer (who feels blood running down his
face)-Your confounded razor seems to be remoy.
ing them faster than that.-Ee0 York Sun.
"Sir," said the suitor, 81 wish to mako
your daughter my wife. will be model hus-
band-''
'"why, you haven't dollar in the world.,'
az know It; but she is the idol of my life',
ayes, and you would be the idle Of mine.
don't want you in the family. ''-Nst0 York KGfi
and Erpress.
Tenderfoot lin new Kansas town.
''Where is the postofiee?''
Resident-t'Over there.n
trWhere?''
'tD'ye see that man saving wood? He's the post
master.n
''Yes, but don't see the postofacen
''Of course you don't. It's in his hat.-Hsso
York Weekly.
Figures Will Not Lie.-At the public
school:
Teacher-Now, Bobby, how much do six and
four make?
Bobby (eagerly)-Eleven, sir.
Teacher-Now, guess again.
Bobby (doubtfully)- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Teacher-How about ten2
Bobby (exultingly)-Oh. you can't fool me that
way. Five and five make ten.-Sslo York Truth.
UNAwAREs.
We were sitting, after waltzing.
On the stairs.
He, before 1 could forbid it
Stole rose. ere yet missed IL
And, as tenderly he kissed II
Swiftly in his pocket hid It
Unawares.
We were talking, after Waiting.
On the stairs.
Ihad said that he should rue II
And lecture intended,
Which think he apprehended.
was kissed before knew It
Unawares.
We we're SILENT after waltzing,
ON the stairs. -
Ihad stormed with angry feeling
But he spoke love, never needing
And my eyes fell meath hts pleading.
Anmy depth ofiove revealing,
Unawares.
boston Courier