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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
MAcADAMIzED ROADS IN VIEW.

One of the best movements in these parts
for many day is that in favor of good
country roads. The introduction of a bill
on the subject in the Legislature, the discus
sion of the matter by the Pittsburg Engineers
Society, and the contribution of views from
those who know how excellently and how
cheaply country roads are kept in Europe
will help to open the farmers eyes.
We hope the topic will not be permitted
to drop. The increased value of farms near
cities and towns, if easily accessible at all
seasons to vehicles; the saving in horse
power, wear and tear of vehicles and har-
ness; the comfort to dwellers in. the country,
and the beneficial influence alike on mind
and temper unite to recommend the ihme-
diate and general use of macadamized in
place Of clay roads.
But few experiments are needed to in
sure the adoption of this system extensively
through the Commonwealth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD.

BARIUM sells for sg75 pound, when it is
sold at all, and calcium is worth 81, 500 pound.
Cerium is a shade higher-its cost is $3.50 an
ounce, or 81, 800 pound
GOLD is worth about S20 per pound, troy;
platinum $3.50, and silver about sl2 Nickel
would be quoted at about 80 cents, and pure
aluminium s. to's9 to the troy pound.
THESE begin to look like fabulous prices
but they do not reach the highest point;
chromium brings $780, cobalt falls to about half
the price Of silver, while didymium is the same
price as cerium, and erbium $40 cheaper on the
ounce than calcium, or Just 81, $50 per pound.
IF the wealth of the Vanderbilts be not over
stated, it amounts to nearly $500, 100000 With
this sum they could purchase 3l2 tons of gold
and have something left over, but they couldn't
buy two tons of gallium, that rare metal being
worth s., $50 an ounce. With this metal the
highest price is reached. and it may well be
called the rarest and most precious of metals.
GLUcINUM is worth $3.50 an ounce; indium,
s158; iridium, 1858 pound; lanthanium, s175,
and lithium SlG0 an ounce. Niobium costs
Sl2S an ounce; asmium, palladium, platinum,
potassium and rhodium bring respectively S64O,
$40, SlS0. $32 and S5l2 per pound. Strontium
costs s12S an ounce; tantaum, sl44; telurium, 50;
thorium, s272; vanadium, SEQ; yttrium, Sl44,
and chromium $3.50 an ounce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
Dramatic NnfRa.

THE Casino Museum has many new attrac-
tions this week.
HARRY WILLIAMS own company. with its
many excellent features was received with
great favor at the Academy last night.
THE sale of seats for Emma Abbott's opera
season at the Bijou begins on Thursday The
demand for seats is already so heavy that no
doubt remains but that the popular company
win achieve unusual success.
Those popular favorites, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ].
Florence, will begin a weeks engagement at
the Grand Opera House next Monday evening.
supported by the best company they have ever
had, in the following repertoire of the success
full plays: Monday and Friday evenings, 1.-THE
Mighty Dollar" Tuesday, only time, "Our
Governor, or His Little Hatchet;" Wednesday
and Saturday nights Dickens "Dombey and
Son." with Florence as Captain CuttLe his
greatest creation; Thursday evening and Satur-
day matinee, their latest success. Heart of
Hearts," will receive its, first presentation
here. It is said to be unlike any of the PLAYS
yet presented by them, and both Mr.. and Mrs
Florence appear in entirely original creations
This will be their farewell joint appearance,
Mr. Florence having contracted to star with
Jefferson next year, and Mrs. Florence will re-
tire from the stage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
CLIPPED BITS OF WIT.

1t isn't easy to write poetry, but it is q
good deal easier than it is to stop some people
from trying to.
1t is not true that Anthony Comstock has
ordered the hoops of the barrel worn inside
Omaha World.
1t isn't always the man who wears the
largest hat who knows the most, but generally he
he is the man who thinks he does.-SomeruiLLe
Journal
Most hermits lead their lives Of loneliness
because they were disappointed in love- Those
Of us who have seen'them think 1t no wonder that
they were.
Amateur Showing his wife about the
studio. THAT is my last picture.
Fond wife-AhI If were only sure ofit.-Har-
per's Bdzdr.
IN A NUT SHELL.
Chicago girls always learn easily to walk
on snow shoes. This may be because they are
exceptionally bright 1t may be due to their re-
markable understanding.
''I don't care very much for the frieze,
but I'D like dago. What have you in the way Of
dagos?''
And the wallpaper man went into the back
room and had ht.-Hnrper's Bdzar.
Mrs. Thompson Ito new maid. bridget,
you did not put quite enough tea in the pot, this
cup of tea Is very weak.
mOre'n enough tay in the pot, but Oh think Oh
must av puta little too much wather In ft.-Hdr-
per'S Bdzdr.
Young lady Ito turnkey).-Can take
these flowers to the prisoners, sir?
Turnkey-Yes, mem, the thieves and pick
pockets IL be glad to get'em. They dotes on
flowers. But there amt no murderers in now,
mem. The last one was pardoned out yesterday.
Young Lady-Oh, am so sorry.-The Epoch.
.h NOT so MAD AFTER ALL.
sPhyslcian-Your husband is quite deliri-
GUS and seems utterly out OF HIS mind. Has he
recognized any one to-day?
Wife-Oh. yes. He called me dragon this
morning, and he constantly speaks Of the govern
ess ngel.-Bost0B Beacon.
Dude (entering Delmonico's, to waiter;
the dude carries heavy stick with an enormous
horse's head. HAT, waiter.
Waiter-Yes sir.
Dude-Coat, waiter.
Naiter-Yes sir.
Dude-Cane, waiter
waiter-Yes, sir. Have it blanketed, sir2-LGs.
UNDULY SENSITIVE.
The humorist boughta tvpewriting machine
To save wear and tear on his thumb,
To write all his jokes to the ''click-cie k-ecksss
That e'er with fhe typewriter come.
But the very hrst joke that he wrote was about
Old Saturn being ruled by ring.
And he got very mad and smashed his machine
When it said as he finished sring-tlng."
Whence it Is to be seen that the proverb Of old
Through the ages has not been a loser
In the matter Of truth with which 1t Is frauxht,
Guilty conscience needs ne'er an aecuser
-cartgIs smttA ~ AarTsr's SasaFs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
A ROMANTIC RoBBER.

1t is not customary to look for the finer
sensibilities or more gracious traits of hu-
manity In men who follow burglary as a
profession. As soon would one impute
taste for the culture of orchids to a skunk,
as generous sympathetic nature to noe
turnal thief Therefore it will be generally
admitted upon examination of his record
that William Harris, an English expert in
the use of skeleton keys, crowbars and other
burglarious tools, is a phenomenal flower
in his profession.
William Harris left his country, conspic-
uously for his country's good. and honored
New York city with his professional atten-
tions. He was captured in the latter place
last week, but not before he had visited
many houses, and secured considerable plum
der. 1t is a fact that he invariably
chose his victims from among the
rich. This might have been
because rich men are the most profitable
to pluck, but Mr.. Harris assures us that he
was actuated in his selection by motives Of
the highest humanity. Like Robin Hood
he robbed the rich only. He was consider
ate even when he was making off with the
valuables of millionaire. 1t was his Gus
tom to leave note at every house he visited,
stating that if he had by chance taken any
article endeared to his victims by. tender as
sociations of any kind, he could be relied
upon to return it for. suitable reward
offered through the newspapers.
Mr.. Harris shows that even the gentle
burglar, in his humble way, can add some
thing to the record Of romantic humbug.
Following his example the meanest hen
roost robber may lend poetic flavor to his
pursuits, even if prosaic buckshot prove his
final reward. But we trust Mr., Harris viii
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
DREXEL'S PHILANTHROPY.
The Site Selected for the Female Industrial
College.

College.
PHILADELPHIA, March l1.-A project that
has been contemplated for some time by Mr..
A ]. Drexel has been put in practical shape
by the purchase of the Louella mansion at
Wayne, Delaware county, and the selection of
trustees and managers for the "Drexel Indus
trial College for Women" The object of the
institution as set forth in the charter. is to in
struct females between the ages of 13 and 10
years in all duties appertaining to the care of a
household and to teach such trades and bust
ness as will make them practical women, able
to earn respectable livelihood.
The benefits of the college are to be extended.
first to the daughters of clergymen and second
to daughters of respectable parents who,
through adverse circumstances, are unable to
give their children proper training and educa-
tion. The entire expense of the purchase, new
structures and endowment will be met by Mr..
Drexel, and the amount, it is said, will reach
81, 100000. In connection with the college, in
struction will be given upon the plan Of the
Cooper institute, by which pupils will derive
tuition while residing at their own homes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
Merry Under Dimculties.

But the good temper maintained under all
the discomfort Of the season was something
admirable. There were surprisingly few rows,
and those who spent most of the time in the
streets absolutely appeared to enjoy tramping
about in the mud and rain. 1t was sight to
see refned-looking ladies on all sides on the
day of the Inauguration splashing through..the
pools and slush, holding their skirts up in
the most sensible manner, water spirting
out of their shoes at every step, merry
as though they were in their own drawing
rooms, and joking at the very worst and most
dangerous phases of the day.
OF course there have been many deaths and
there will be many more, on account of the ex-
posure, and many a case Of consumption will
date from that day, but ftiaugurarions mast be
haG, and il the people are always so merry and
good tempered fancy only heaven and not the
other place will be recruited from those who
die
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
Harris Theater.

The management of this house have an i'm
portant task before them. Better means OF
handling the immense crowds that persist in
attempting to get in the lobby at just the hour
at which the curtain is advertised to ascend
The pressure yesterday afternoon was such as
to break every pane of glass in the door. Long
before and o'clock the well-used standing
room only" sign was brought out. The attrac-
tion this week is not new one, by any means,
ness here. James 81. Wallick, in "The Cattle
King" real melodrama of the Wild West
melodramatic kind, with his three well-trained
horses, will play to the largest audiences of the
season. The company Mr. Wallick has with
him is some thing of an improvement over that
of last season, with the possible exception of
the young lady who essays the role of Katherine
Patton, the heroine. The horses are as good
actors as ever. Bandit King'' will be given
beginning Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
PAT Ennn Talks n Bit.

Patrick Egan is at the Astor House. He
declines to discuss with reporters the proba-
bility of his appointment to foreign mission.
In regard to Pigott's forgeries, he says that he
suspected the perjurer two years ago. After
securing the Times fac SMILES Mr.. Egan sub
mitted them. with some of Pigott's hand
writing, to several Nebraska experts. and his
suspicious were confirmed. Then followed the
collection of documentary evidence and the
trip of Father Dooney to warn Mr.. Parnell.
Egan says that the idea of allowing all Irish
societies who pay the per capita assessments
representation in the Philadelphia convention
was adopted TO raise more money and to drown
the cry that the convention would be in the
hands of any clique. Nevertheless, the League
would still be the dominant power in Irish
affairs in America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
MRS. CLEVELAND'S FIRST LOVE.
An Actor Saws He Was Once Engaged to
Miss Frances FoIsom


DETROIT, March 11.-There was rumor at
the time of President Cleveland's marriage
that Miss Folsom had been betrothed to a
young man OF her own age and that the en-
gagement had been suddenly broken OF. Ed
ward Bell, the actor, is now said to have been
the man who was ousted from the young lady's
affections by Mr.. Cleveland. The actor left
his dressing room last night after the per-
formance of "Fascination," /" in which he is sup
porting Cora Tanner
YES" said he, ''it is true that was once en-
gagged to Miss Folsom. 1t is a fact 1 have
wished little to be said about it, as it is rather
personal, but there are great many stories
about it that are not true"
How did the engagement come to be
broken?'
Mr.. Bell answered this question with glance
that meant Mr.. Bell himself had great deal
to do with the breaking of of the engagement
and that he did his part first
II left my home soon after the affair" said
he, "and went to New York, with the idea of
following the stage. l have been acting now
for about two years. / think should be con-
tent, for never made any great effort to pre-
vent the change that occurred a few years ago.
Since those days. when Miss Folsom and took
the leading roles in amateur theatricals, she
has been the leading lady of the land, and
have acted the bold hero of a love story my
self"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

be led to perceive that burglary and senti-
ment do not mix well. and that by con-
fining himself to the latter he might have
escaped the years of penal serTitude which
he will now have to endure. "A good, stiff
sentence may help Mr.. Harris to clearer
understanding of the true relations between
sentiment and thievery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

SENATOR FAKwELL has again demons
trated that he is not true to Republican
principles, BY antsgonizing in an interview
the declaration of the party platform and
the pledges of the President on the question
of the Civil Service. Consequently on the
Senator's own basis, partisan Civil Service,
he has placed himself outside of the party
lines, and is not entitled even to fourth
class postofice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
The Coal Trade Arou.ed.

The entire coal trade is aroused over prop
osition of the Reading Company to maintain
the winter schedule of rates throughout the
summer. Rates for local consumption, it is
claimed, have been cut, and the regular sum-
mer schedule for many of the agents must be
lower. Another bone of contention Is the mat
ter of reduced production for the year, begin
ming April. 1t is supposed that there will be a
falling off in consumption, and yet none Of the
companies care to reduce their output. These
questions will be settled at a meeting OF the
agents of the companies tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

The very strong indication afforded by
the new legislation in the Canadian Par
lament for the extradition of embezzlers,
that Canada is sick of our boodlers, is also
an indication that boodlers must have spent
most of the money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

THE failure of the Findlay Iron and
Steel Company is said by the Chicago Times
(tree-trade) to celebrate the return of the
party of protection to American industries
to power" What it really does, however,
is to add another to the practical lessons on
the folly of locating iron and steel manu-
factures away from the natural centers of
those industries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

THE report that President Harrison's de-
clination to shake hands with every one at
his last reception provoked much unfavora-
BILE comment" is another proof that the
element who consider it great American
privilege to maui the hand of the Chief
Magistrate still offers splendid field for
the exercise of the functions of the fool
killer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
THOMAS JEFFERsON'S BUST.
The First Statue of Vice President to AdOrn
the Senate Chamber.

WASHINGTON, March l1.-Several years ago
the Senate by resolution authorized the pur-
chase of busts of all the Vice Presidents of the
United States who have presided over the
United States Senate since the foundation of
the Government. These busts were to be
placed in the various inches in and about the
Senate chamber. There we're three Vice Pres
idents living at that time-Hamlin. Wheeler
and Arthur, and steps were Immediately taken
to secure busts while they yet lived. At the
same time contracts were entered into for the
purchase of busts of the earlier Vice Presi-
dents.
The first to come to hand is that Of Thomas
jefferson. This was received at the capital a
few days ago. It is made of white marble and
is of heroic size. The exact location has not
yet been determined upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

WITH the Spanish, Swiss and Japanese
missions filed. the chances of the editorial
aspirants are just SO much diminished; but
while the English, French, italian and
German places are left open there is both
life and hopes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
Taken Back to the Tomb..

Arrangements of the prosecution of the
Electric Sugar frauds are being pushed. OH
GERS from the District Attorneys office made
photographs to-day of the bogus refinery IN
Brooklyn and all its alleged machinery. These
will be used as part of the evidence against
the quintet from Michigan now under arrest
and Indictment. The prisoners were before
Recorder Smyth this morning, and the bail in
all the cases was fixed at SO, 500 for each one.
This they failed to furnish and we're sent to the
Tombs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
FORCED TO DECLINE WITH THANKS.
A Yale Professor Unable to Become Secre-
tary Rusk's Assistant.

tary Ruslk's Assistant.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch.
NEW HAVEN, CONN, March 1l.-Prof. Will
lam H. Brewer has been asked to allow his
name to be used IN connection with the First
Assistant Secretaryship under jeremiah Rusk,
Secretary of the Agricultural Department.
Secretary Rusk is not only willing but anxious
to have Prof Brewer accept the position. in
order that he may be a counsellor on arranging
the laying out of the work of the new depart
ment A dispatch has been received from
headquarters TO the effect that should Prof
Brewer allow his name to be used his i'm
mediate appointment would follow.
The recent death of his wife and his own i'll
health led the professor TO decline. Prof.
Brewer holds the Morton Professorship of
Agriculture" in the Sheffield Scientific Depart
ment, and is an acknowledged authority on all
matters pertaining to agriculture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

A PoUGHKEEPsIE man drew a cigar
lighter on another man and was at once ar
rested, and bound over to keep the peace.
This harsh course was probably justified
by the suspicion that he intended to follow
up his offensive activity by giving the other
fellow Poughkeepsie cigar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12


You can tell If q woman has seen little Lord
Fauntleroy by the way she dresses her small boy?
Kid McKee-Grandpap, wish you would get
Uncle Russell to give you that hand painted hat
he won on your election.
President H.-Why so, cute one?
Kid McKee-Because when run for the Presi-
dency want my grandfather's hat to be a dandy.
Margy-Mr. Slowboy, the poet called on me
last night.
Dargy-How did you like him?
Margy-Very well, indeed; but don't think he
will ever call again.
DargyT-Why, did you insult him?
Margy-pdon't think did. You know, he said
he was going to adopt nom de plume, and he
asked me to suggest something.
Dargy-Well, did you do it?
Margy-Yes; suggested Hoosac Tunnel.
Dargy-And why such a name as that?
Margy-Because it's the biggest bore In the
United States.
What shall we call the baby. John?
don't like the family name, Bissen-
Well. then, my dear, don't call him at all;
think he win come il we whistle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Rev. W. B. Hamilton.

WASHINGTON, Pa, March ia letter received
here to-day announces the death of Mrs. Rev. W.
b. Hamilton, January 10, last at Chinafu, China
In company with her young husband she left
Washington in September last. A few DAYS after
their arrival Mrs. Hamilton was taken hi with
consumption, and week later died. Deceased
graduated al the seminary here in 1886. Her
father is a resident of Bellevernon, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
REFORM THE MAIL SERVICE.

John Wanamaker has an excellent OPP
portunity to distinguish himself in the ad-
ministratiOn of his present Office and at the
same time add to his reputation, already
great, as successful man of business. IF
half the reports be true the postal service,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
A YOUNG LADY DIES OF NOsEBLERD.
Singular and Fatal Termination of Cold in
the Head.

the Head.
Special Telegram to The DlsDatch.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, March 16.-Miss Lulu
May Mackinlay, of New York, died at vassar
College Sunday morning A few days ago she
became slightly ill of what was apparently q
cold in the head. It becoming serious she went
to the intirmary and was put under treatment
Suddenly on Thursday she was attacked with
bleeding at the nose, and the college physician
had great difficulty in checking the flow of
blood.
Every effort was made to stop the flow of
blood. Partial success was met but each re-
turning hemorrhage was worse than its BRED
ecessor, and the young lady finally died of
exhaustion. Funeral services were held at the
college to-day, and the body removed to New
York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
The Town.hend Ob.equies Postponed.

WASHINGTON, March u.-Owing to the ill
ness of Mrs Townshend and her daughters it
has been determined to postpone for the pres
ent the taking of the remains Of Representative
Townshend to Illinois. The funeral will take
place in this city tomorrow morning, at 10
o'clock, and the remains will be deposited in
vault in one of the cemeteries of the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

WHAT the copper syndicate really wants
is to take a leaf from Senator Stewards
book, and elect statesman to urge bills
requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to
purchase $4,000. 900 worth of copper each
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

PERHAPS the announcement that 'S. J.
McKallip is candidate for Public Printer
from Pittsburg," will enthuse local politi-
cal circles when they get little clearer in
formation as to who the gentleman is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12

THE report that Chicago has abolished
the name of God from her schoolbooks,
suggests that the reason is probably desire
to anticipate the danger that God would
abolish Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-12
Mrs. MarRaret CRAIG.

Mrs. Margaret Craig died yesterday at the adj
vanced age Of 81 years She has been a resident Of
Pittsburg for nearly 20 years. Until few days
DAYS ago she was able to visit her children, Her
memory was clear and bright until the last she
was the mother of Mr.. II. Craig and James M
Craig who, with four daughters, survive her
The pallbearers will be eight grandsons.