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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
SOME GOOD PLAYS.
MIR. Seaman is Very welcome-Bric.a Brac

MIR. Seaman Is Very Welcome-Bric. Bras
md Other Plays and Players.
It's genuine pleasure to welcome back tc
Pittsburg after an absence of five years Mr.. w
j. Scanlan. an actor whose talents are of the
highest order. A big audience made the greet
ing warm enough at the Bijou Theater last
night-in fact the warmth of the almighty
gods" was destructive of the artistic effects
and the continuity of action at times.
First as to the play. "Shane-na-Lawn," writ.
ten by ]. c. Roach and the redoubtable ].
Armory Knox, this much can be said: 1t is a
Clean pretty story, racy of Ireland in Its pleas
antest aspects, devoid of political color, and
still more happily divorced from agrarian
murder and good deal of bombastic language
are thrown into it. 1t is really love story or,
rather, two or three love stories woven to-
gether, and the villain is allowed to interrupt
the course OF true love during two acts, only TO
be tripped up and punished finely for his
deserts in the third act
The meat of the play is the delightful charac-
ter of ShGrend-L Ld.on lmeaning 'foundling of
the grass which Mr.. Scanlan assumes. 1t Is a
part that Boucicault might revel in, and it fits
Mr. Seaman TO perfection. He is merry Irish
boy full OF that graceful graceless humor, that
readiness at qulp and repartee, that courage
unquenchaDle Tor which no race is so famous
as the Irish. 1t is Scanlan himself, and not a
merely assumed character we see in his Shane
nG-LdWn-or If it isn't he is the
more consummate actor, that's all. More
over, he has voice built for
the homely, happy ballads of the ''ould coun-
thry' IL is worth position in the Treasury
Department. with nothing to do but draw a SAL
ary and curse the Civil Service Commission TO
hear Seaman sing Sam Lovers Low Back
Car" even If he does take tremendous liberties
with the air of the famous song. HIS own
songs are good, too-the women are always
caught with the old favorite "Peek-a-B Boo, !"
though we confess the Irish ballads please us
the best. The quaint whimsical love passages
between Shan and his sweetheart are the
finest gems in Mr.. Scanlan's work. Ma
ture is there in every look, move
ment and word. Luckily, too, he has
young woman worthy of his metal to
make love to. Miss Matte Ferguson is a deli
ciously dainty colleen, with fair face and
tongue sharp as a needle, and sweet il she
please as honeycomb So with her as PeggU
OMoore. Shdn's lovemaking is picture OF
amazing fun and cuteness.
The rest of the company is good,
though we are sure the CHASTITY
imitation of Mr.. Mansfield as
Hyde given by the lesser of the two villains
woald be very much better in. some more con-
genial play. The chief villain, Mr.. Charles
Mason could not be heard always 1t is un-
necessary to tell MIR. Mason that nobody will
believe in his villainy if he does not put fury
into his voice.
After Mr.. Boucicault no better Irish come
dian than Mr. Seaman walks the stage to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
FUNNY MEMS FANcIEs.

An exchange says: "what does a man
make by getting married?
Occasionally he makes a fool OF himself It also
happens occasionally that he makes his wife mis-
cradle. Terds SVttngs.
Not a Fast Color-Miss Periodic (at the
races)-I shall buy the horsewhose driver wears
blue.
Miss Discreet-I wouldn't. Blue is not fast
color, you know.--Ns1o York Sun.
Widow Flapjack-Are you superstitious,
Mr.. DeSmitl?
Gus DeSmith-Not at ALL
Then I don't mind telling you. That's tns
thirteenth biscuit you've eaten to-nixht.-T Tszas
SVtfn0s.
Mrs. Lumpkins-Joshua, am going TO
the dentists to nave tooth pulled out. You mind
the baby while I'm gone.
Mr. L. dumping for his ha.)-Say, you mind the
baby and III 90 and get tooth pulled you know
--Ee,o YORK Sun.
Traveler-My friend, did you notice q
pedestrian passing this way within the last half
hour?
Narve-I seen feller trampin' erloug. but I
dunno whether he war pedestrian or a Free-Wuu
Baptis'.-st. Paul Pioneer Press
The Usual Monkeying.-Bessie-
was it you refused Charlie when you love him
sog
Jennie-Because after proposing once he
changed the subject and never referred to IL
again. intended to accept him the third time he
asked.--Drake's Ka0aziae.
A little boy hearing some one remark that
nothing was quicker than thought said he knew
better than that; whlstling was quicker than
thought, and he had some marks on his legs to
show for 1t. Being asked TO explain he said: 'sIn
school the other day whistled before 1 thought
and got licking for 1t. Teras Strings
As Warm as Toast. t.-Squeers ION Mt.
Washington)-Whew. isn't It cold?
Nickleby--Why, feel warm as toast
squeers-You do. Why, man, the thermometer
Is down TO 16o.
Nickleby-well. feel as warm as toast inst ths
same-that is, boarding house toast.-Hsso York
Sun.
Had Been There.-Mrs. BIotterwiek-
Joshua, there was tramp here this afternoon.
and he looked so hungry that gave him a large
piece Of gooseberry pie. wonder how he feels
now?
Blotterwick (gloomily)-Iknow how he feels. I
had piece Of that pie at dinner, you remember.--
Drake's Magazine.
What 1t is Coming To.-Attorney-Have
you formed or expressed any opinion as to the
guilt or innocence of the accused in-this case?
Man drawn as juror-No, sir. But have some
times thought
Attorney (rising indignantly)--Your Honor, this
man Acknowledges that he sometimes thinks II "a
hardly necessary to say that we shall challenge
him IS juror in this case. Chicago Trttnas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
VERY MUCH IN EARNEST.
Chicago Proposes to Raise $12,0O0.000 to
Capture the Worlds Fair.

CHICAGO, September 9.-The Times tomor.
row will say: Within the next few days some
important developments are promised in con-
nection with Chicago's Worlds Fair project.
A syndicate composed of some of the wealthiest
and most influential citizens of the city has
been organized and proposes to put up not less
than Sl2 000, 900, and even more, if necessary to
make Chicago's success certain. Already 81, 000,
OOO has been assured. and the other plan, when
completed, will give the organization backing
of S25, ,000, 0O0 These gentlemen, while they will
not work directly in conjunction with the pres
ent Worlds Fair Commission, which is now do
ing such excellent work, will not act antagonis-
tic to it,
They propose to issue bonds to be secured
with actual property, and to create a sinking
fund. 1t is then proposed to locate the exposi-
tion buildings on the lake front. Within the
next few days all of the arrangements will be
completed and the plan matured, when the de-
tails of the enterprise and the names of those
interested will be made public
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
NIBGARA,S CURSE.

Niagara Falls has had the ill-luck of late
to attract a noisome gang of cranks, cow
ards and crooks. The usual quota of sui
cides and the Niagara hackmen are not
included in this contingent. We refer sim.
ply to Messrs. Graham, Brodie, ct al, who
have sought to turn the wonderful waterfall
to their advertisement. A cunning crew of
small bore rogues, bankrupt in morals as in
cash.
The evident failure of the advertising
schemes of these gentry is gratifying. Con-
siderable doubt has been thrown upon the
man Graham's plunge of the Falls in a
cssk. and there is every reason to believe
that Brodie's more recent exploit occurred
In his Imagination. If the lives of Graham
and Brodie possessed any extrinsic value,
we should rejoice that they had plunged
into sea of lies instead of the Niagara
river. As it is their survival to vex the
world with exhibitions of their stern de-
termination to avoid working for living is
not a blessing.
1t was the same Graham whose heroic
career in a cask as likely as not never took
place, who so bravely sent an unfortunate
dog to its doom over the Falls not long
since. In little side issues of this sort we
get glimpse of the real fiber of the sensa-
tionalist. He seeks notoriety that he
may escape toll. BY cajolery he hopes to
make the world support him. OF course it
fatters the wretch's vanity if he can win a
name for bravery at the same time. but dol
lars are what he is really after.
Perhaps the public may be persuaded at
last to provide for men of Graham and
Brodie's class in Jail. A few years at hard
labor might temper their imaginations and
discourage other vagabonds with similar
aspirations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
THE SELECT CASTLES SESSION.
An Outline of What Will be Done at York
To-day.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
YORK, September 9-The Select Castle of
Pennsylvania will convene in annual session in
l. o. o. F. hall, in this city, at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. Select Commander J. +.
Skerrett will, in his report recommend the ad-
vancement and encouragement of the funeral
benefit relief in all subordinate castles as well
as encouraging the advancement of the mill
tary rank and the establishment of assemblages
of the ladies' rank. The Select Castle will, in
the constitution recently adopted by the Su-
preme Castle, by which the original officers of
castles hereafter will, at the expiration of their
hrst term or service, receive the honor and title
of past commander.
A parade of the order in honor of the Select
Castle will take place tomorrow afternoon. 1t
will be marshaled by the general commanding
the military branch, J. b. Roberts, and will be
participated in by members Of the order from
various parts of the State. Mayor ID. X. NOEL
will make the address Of welcome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

The fact that Scotch cutter in the yacht
races of Marbiehead, last week. defeated a
crack Burgess 'forty-footer" on all the three
points of sailing is giving American yachts
men q decided and disturbing intimation
that future contests for the Americas cup
may not be such a waik-over as they have
fondlY imagined.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Harry williams Academy.

The attraction at this theater the present
week is one of those female burlesque shows
that always draw large audiences. But this is
rather out of the ordinary, in that it is a more
than good company. 1t is "corking good
show" in the language of man heard at the
doors after last nights performance. The spec
tacular burlesque that concludes an evening of
amusement is "Parisian Revels." 1t affords an
opportunity for the exhibition of some very
beautiful costumes and number of pretty
faces and figures. The company has strength
ened throughout since its last appearance here
and will undoubtedly do an Immense business
this week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

SINCE we have set up our claim to the
ownership of Behring Sea, it is announced
that the geographical center of the United
States is six hundred miles north by west
of San Francisco. But besides the difficulty
of erecting a capital at that point in the Pa
cifc Ocean, there is the danger that if we
did, it would follow the example of our
prize crews and be taken into Canadian
ports by the refractory Canadian sealing
fishers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
OUR MEXICAN TRADE GROWING.
Figures Tint Show an Increase of Several
Millions Last Year.

CITY OF MEXICO, September 9.-Fhe Mertcan
Economist, the best authority of Mexican
finance and statistics, gives some facts and
figures regarding the condition of trade be-
tween Mexico and the United States which are
regarded as rather startling. and which differ
materially from those given out at Washing
ton. 1t says that In the fiscal year lSS7-SS the
value of the exports from the United States to
Mexico was in American coin, SIS, 264 673, OF, in
Mexican money. SIS, $50, ,2S7, and that the value
of exports from Mexico TO the United States
during the same period was S3l, ,0o9, 226.
These figures are regarded as the most ac-
curate that have ever been ATTAINED, and show
that exports from the United States to Mexico
are several millions larger than heretofore
stated by either Mexican or United States au-
thorities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
The Worlds Museum.

This new but popular place of amusement
has an attraction that drew large crowds yester-
day afternoon and evening. The minstrel en-
tertainment is one of the best ever given here
for the price, while innumerable curiosities are
shown in the other department. A more inter-
estlng place in which to spend leisure hour
can scarcely be found in the two cities,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

Mr.. ARMOUR, of Chicago, adopts the
Shakespearian method of claiming that he
does not bite his thumb at the United
States Senate; but he wishes it distinctly
understood that he continues to bite his
fhun,h
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
A Fraud of spoiied-Lobster Coior-0dds
Rrda ord Ncsos

A Fraud OF Spohed-Lobster COt0r-Udde
and Ends md Personal Notes.
THERE'S a rather CANDY spoilt lobster-col.
ored ice-water tank behind the gatemans
house at the Federal street crossing of the Fort
Wayne Railroad 1t is one of those ingen-
ious machines that defy the Law and Order
League and serve water at l cent or cents a
cup. A legend on the tank says that the water
comes from Waukesha. Perhaps it does: that
is not the point I'm after. So long as the
water is pure and cold care not where it
comes from. What want is to know for Ger
tain that when drop penny or q nickel into
the slot the water will come from the tank.
= The tank has modest sort of look, and its
spoiled-lobster tint is not unlike blush, but
am panied to be obliged to say that it is a
fraud. On Thursday night last, after rather
wild walk to catch the last tram out OF town. I
stopped before the tank and inserted one good
cent of the United States coinage into its maw
Then turned the handle. 1t turned beauti-
fully; there was nothing wrong with the
mechanism. But no water came-not drop.
The cup remained as dry as / was. But the
penny never came back.
A friend of mine had a similar experience
with the tank on another occasion. 1t is prob
able that a great many pennies go into the
tanks treasury and bring forth nothing. OF
NOuioCS buO pLOpAiCbOAo Vi buO tdhho okO tOiCI-
ably safe from suit, because nobody cares to
enter suit for penny. But could not the tank
be made to signify-by the closing of the slot,
for instance-when it is emptyF
So
You hardly look for theater parties thus early
in the season-especially on warm Monday
night-but nevertheless two stage boxes at the
Bijou were filled with the guests presumably
of a well-known iron man.
#xx
AT the first performance of 1.-THE U. s.
Mai" In Louisville last night, were present
quite number of Pittsburgers, besides the
author and his financial partners Manager
Gulick, of the Bijou Theater, was there, and
SO were George Sheppard, Charles D., Scully
and several Others
-
THE Exposition is really in first-class shape
now. There are heaps of things to see there,
and not least of all to lover of his race the
variety of men, women and children who
flock to the befagged hall.
Under the moonlight last night and with its
own abundant jewels of electric light, the Ex-
position building looked very attractive. Just
the sight of it drew many visitors from among
the pedestrians who crossed the Allegheny
bridge. go"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Father PhiIip Hartman.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.1
ERIE, September 9.-Rev. Father Philip Hart
man, of this diocese, died to-day at the
age of four score years. Father Hart
man built st. bIary's church in Erie and
several other churches in this section Of the dio-
cese few months ago he had his hands seyere-
ly burned with kerosene, and had been unable for
some time prior to his death to perform the func-
tions of his Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

Mr.. HowELLs now states that Tolstoi is
the greatest living novelist. This indicates
Tolstoi. Heretofore Mr.. Howells' opinion
mas been understood to be that Tolstoi was
one of three greatest living novelists and
that Mr.. Howells is the other two.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

O'CoNNoR's defeat has cleaned out
the Canadians, of all the money that they
won from the rash hackers of Teemer in this
country and elsewhere. The whirligig of
time and boat racing is certain to bring
round its revenges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
snmuel Grnves.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 9.--Mr. Samuel
Graves editor of the Lebanon Standard and
Times died this morning of blood poisoning at his
home at Lebanon. He was 81 years old and was
one of the best known and ablest members of the
State press. He leaves wife and one child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

CARDINAL Manning's friendship to the
London strikers will be of little avail to
them, if they cannot learn to be satisfied
when his efforts secure them a moderate
victory
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Hnrris' Theater.

Bailey CampbelPs Passions Slave'' is be-
ing tiven at this playhouse this week by very
clev'r company. The mechanical effects are
gooda the comedy parts in excellent hands,
Miss Josie Sisson being a pretty soubrette
and g. w. Larsen and Richard Lyle taking
proIBr care of the buffooneries. Miss Bessie
SYMPATHY of the audience throughout her
trial., while Miss Estelle Keene's rendition of
the role of CIothilde Djon is excellent. Charles
BaTnnger as the hero, Manuel de Foe, is man.
lxs but John W. Cope scarcely grasps the vii
formances yesterday completely filed the
Louse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
GENERAL ALGER is quoted as saving

GENERAL ALGER is quoted as saying
that he would rather be Commander-in-
Chief of the G. A. r. than President of the
United States" Without enlarging on the
acidity OF the grapes that hang beyond our
reach, let us hope that Governor Alger will
always continue to preserve the modesty of
his ambition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

THE news that the State of Virginia has
an old mortgage upon the White House is
disturbing to good many politicians from
other States; but it furnishes an explanation
of Mahone's attitude.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
MILLIONS WORTH OF PROPERTY
Claimed By Heirs cf Negro Who Owned
the Site of City.


LoGANsPoRT. IND, September 9.-The heirs
of Benjamin Talbot lay claim to $40 acres COW
erlng the central portion Of this city. Talbot
while slave, settled at Logansport IS years
ago, with Mr.. McBane and famili from Yellow
Springs, KY. Hebought from the Government
GAO acres of land, and lived on it until the pass
age of the fugitive slave law, when he aban-
doned his property and fed to Canada. He
never returned to claim it. but often spoke OF
mt the matter into the hands Of attorneys,
who, upon examination, found Talbors title in
disputable.
1t is said that tho wabash and Eel River
Railroads. with valuable buildings on the Tai-
bot ground have already compromised. The
entire property Is estimated to be worth sew
eral millions. There are four sons and two
daughters who are the heirs. One OF fhe sons.
several years. He was last heard from at Dan
vile, KY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
A Faithful Canine Sentinel.

Oscar F. Dudley was awakened by the whin-
ing of his pet dog at o'clock this morning.
The air in his room was thick and smoky. He
opened the door and found the corridor all
ablaze. He dropped from his window to the
pavement, . few feet below. and shouted
loudly to awaken the % other tenants of the
house. No one heard him. Then he threw five
or six glass bottles, which he found in an ash
barrel. against the side Of the house. The crash
Of glass awakened the house. In minute there
was panic. Ten persons hurried downstairs
and escaped with only few slight burns. Sew
eral saved themselves by way of the scuttle and
ran across the adjoining roofs. Two men
jumped from second-story window and suf-
fered bruises and sprains. Otherwise no one
was injured About one-haff Of the building
was destroyed. The dog was saved. The drug
gist's young wife committed suicide about two
months ago, while insane, and Dudley since
then has lived in the tenement where the fire
occurred, with his dog as his only company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
A Safe Bet.

From the Inter Ocean.l
New York City claims to have as many
millionaires as all other sections of the coun.
try combined. 1t would be safe to bet a red
apple that she can not prove it by her tax
duplicate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

The Florida orange syndicate is the
latest thing in the combination line. If it
expects that it can stop the shipments of
outsiders, it will be squeezed before its
oranges are.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

PREDICTIONS are now heard that there
will be hard winter. Nevertheless, it is
safe to predict that about the end of the
winter we shall hear the usual reports of a
short crop of ice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

JoHNsTowN is getting worked up to the
point of giving very downright utterance
to the belief that the way to distribute re-
lief fund is to distribute it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Had a RisIl, 70 Hit Him.

Acoroner's jury to-day exonerated Henry g.
Hartman, Of San Francisco. who fractured the
skull of Patrick j. Ready by striking nlm on
the head with cane when Ready attempted
to steal his watch on August 30 Ready died
September 4, of his injuries
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Julia A. FaiPman.

Julia A. Fairman, widow of the late James Fair
man, former well known old-time river man of
this CITY, died in Plainfeld, n. j., Saturday and
her remains will arrive home this morning. They
will be buried in Allegheny Cemetery from the
residence Of Mrs. j. Cable, Ne. "a Irwin avenue.
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

One of the cannon used by the American
Colonists in 1853 in defending their settlements
from the attacks Of the Indian Chief Pontiac.
is imbedded in the foundation walls of the
residence of ]. Samuel Krause, of Bethlehem.
Pa, where 1t was placed by the officers Of the
Moravian Church, to prevent Young America
from firing it off on Liberty days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

ALBANY furnishes the last fire trap
which achieves the featof penning up a score
of working girls and burning them to
death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

THE erection of finder box fra ne sheds in
the vicinity of the Exposition will afford
good opportunity to test the question
whether the building inspection laws can be
enforced or not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Hon. r. B. Dunn.

wATERvmLE, ME-, September s.--Hon. R. B.
Dunn, prominent business man and ex-Presi-
dent of the Maine Central Railroad, died this
morning, aged ~.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
Ch,cnrn,. Conrt Record.

tb.cngu's COuTt kAECoIus
From the Chicago Tribune.l
1t is written in the breeze
As 1t passes on Its way
With murmur through the trees
"No juryman to-day"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10
I,Ieutennut q. o. shnrrur.

WASHINGTON. September 9.-The Navy Depart
ment has been informed that Lieutenant o. q. 1
Sharrar died yesterday. at Aurora w. Va.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-10

The Mayor of York has been presented with
a cane made Of wood from the Waterloo battle.
field.