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b Is Right.
To the Editor of The Dispatcn:


A contends that man in a business requir-
ing stamp for special internal revenue tax,
such as retail dealer in manufactured tobacco,
having made application and inclosed his
money in letter and deposited 1t in the post
Office can begin to sell without any danger. B
contends that he cannot sell until he receives
his stamp and displays it in his place of busi-
ness. Which Ii right? JAMESON.
PITTSBURG March g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
A HIGH PRICED HOTEL.

It Cost an EngIishmnn S5 Merely for
Lodging There.
From the New York Morld.l
A young man entered the Charles street
station late Friday night, placed a dollar bill
before the Sergeant, and asked to be called at
o'clock in the morning.
'Show this gentleman to his room," said the
Sergeant grimly to the doorman. The guest
was locked up, and at o'clock yesterday
morning he was taken before Justice O'Reilly,
at Jefferson Market, charged with intoxica-
ton.
~ am from London" he said in pure cock
ney. II am engaged as assistant custodian or
waiter, as you call it, at No.12 East Twenty
ninth street. My name is Francis Day. must
have been blooming drunk when 1 took the
police office for a lodging house. I'll never do
the likes again, but didn't want to go home,
you know"
He was fined IS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
THE COMMON FAILURE.

An example of the failure to perceive the
fundamental principle which ought to
govern the supply of staple necessities tothe
public by the use of public franchises is al.
forded by an interview with a Dayton
Councilman who was here last week to study
the natural gas question. While objecting
strenuously to the high prices of natural
gas, this gentleman is represented as saying
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

If you can't get what you want take the
next best thing. Now that Platt, of New
York, is sure that he cannot get into the
Cabinet as Secretary Of the Treasury, his
name appears in the New York papers as
eligible for the position of Collector of Gus
toms. This would be step from the sub
lime to the ridiculous,i the idea of Platt
for Secretary of the Treasury had not been
ridiculous In the first place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
A BIG CLAIM.
Five Million Acres in Central Arizona at
Stake.

TUCSON, ARIz., March 10.-The Surveyor
General has COMPLETED his report on the Serial
tie claim, and recommends that it be not con-
frmed, as there is no evidence which is docu-
mentary. 1t consists of unauthenticated copies
of what is claimed as the regular title to the
Seraltie claim, and includes nearly 5,000,0
acres of Central Arizona.
For more than a year past Santiago Ainso a
distinguished Spanish lawyer of this city, and
Clark Churchill, ex-Attorney General Of Ari-
zona, have been engaged in investigating the
title Of the grant. The Surveyor General has
for several years insisted that the grant title
was valid, but the researches OF Ainso and
Churchill finally convinced him Of his error.
Hence his official report.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

In reply to DR.. Talmage's inquiry in his
sermon published elsewhere: Where is
the court house that, in the building of it,
has not had a political job?" we are happy
to point him to the very creditable speci-
men, both of architecture and public ad-
ministration, that crowns the Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Ladies, Tigers and Cheers.

To the Editor of The Dispatch;
Please state the derivation and meaning Of
the quotation, THE lady or the tiger?' Also,
what is meant by 'Three cheers and tiger?''
BRADCocK, March9. l.
1.-The first is the title of story by Frank R.
Stockton The conclusion Is left for the reader
to guess at, the narrative leaving it uncertain
whether the hero was devoured by tiger or
lived to marry beautiful maiden The second
phrase means three cheers and an extra loud
one.I
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Voters Qualifications.

10 the Editor OF Inc Dlspatcn:
1t has been claimed that in II States in the
Union persons are allowed to vote upon
declaration of their intention to become citi-
zens. Will you please state If such is the case,
and whether they vote at all elections or not?
PITTsBURG, March 8. R. d. l.
1T is fact. Generally speaking, such per-
sons are allowed to vote at all elections; there
may be exceptions in some of the States. as the
laws vary1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

MRS. HARRISON gave tea to the In
diana people in Washington the other day,
and the President poured out the tea. But
the Indianlans want it understood that tea
is not the only thing that the President is
exnected to pour out for their benefit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
SENATOR BECK WE'LL AGAIN.

He Feels Able to Tackle the Opposition on
the Tariff Question.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator Beck, of
Kentucky, who has been travelling for his
health SINCE the latter part of the last session.
returned to the city this evening. He looks al
most as robust as ever, and says he feels more
tilt with the Republicans of the next Congress
on the tariff question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Who Can Tell Hime

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Can you or any of your readers inform me of
the whereabouts or present address of Wash
ington Barr, who was a mate on a Pittsburg
steamer in 1852 or 1858? The boat, think, was
pressed into service during the early part of
the war. OLD SUBSCRIBER.
CANTON, O., March 9.
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William Buente.

William Buente, a well-known resident of Allie
gheny, died on Saturday. He was member Of
the Poor Board and served four terms in Coun-
ellis. The deceased lived on Buente street, in the
Twelfth ward; and was 81 years of age. The
funeral will take place this afternoon.
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Certainly Not.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
If the prohibition amendment fails to carry
does that annul present local option laws now
in force in different sections of the State?
NEW HAVEN, PA, March 9. w. G. n.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
ProfessorlLnngl Wants Men and Money
to Keep IL Up.

TO heep IL Up.
WASHINGTON March 10.-In letter to the
President of the Senate just made public, Sec
retary S. P. Langley, of the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition, sets forth in answer to a resolution by
the Senate, the present actual needs of the
National Museum. In the year ended June 30,
1888. the aggregate expenditures for service
was sl22 1906 for the present year it is estimated
that the aggregate will be Sl297 For the
proper working of the museum the amount re-
quired would be $780, III In other directions
also, the Secretary says, the museum is sadly in
need. in order that it may be enabled to main
tain q satisfactory position in comparison with
those of European nations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

Let the Disa ppoinfed Take Hope.
From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.I
There is one comforting assurance in the
ofice-seeker's future. Walking on the railroad
tracks from Washington will improve as the
gentle spring advances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
The Bnldheaded Take a Back Scar.

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.1
1t is a comfort to think, when looking at the
new Cabinet, that for once there is front row
in which no bald-headed man has seat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Honor. Easily Attninsd.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.1
1t will presently be the case in West Virginia
that every man will be addressed, not as Major,
Colonel or Judge. but as Governor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

The interesting story which is told
from Harrisburg, casts little doubt upon
the oft-repeated assertion that there is no
lobby in attendance upon this Legislature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

WITH six persons after every Office in the
gift of the new administration, five-sixths of
the crowd will soon be profoundly convinced
of the fact that republics are ungrateful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
The Sick Congressman Out of Danger.

The Sick Congressman Out of Danger.
WASHINGTON. March 10.-The sick Congress
men. Buchanan, of New Jersey; Spinola, of
New ork and Lee, of Virginia, are all re-
ported to be improved this evening. and 1t is
said that none Of them are in immediate dan
GER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

pleasant to observe that the fake manu-
facturers are respecting the fourth COM
mandment if they do smash the ninth to
fragments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

ADvIcEs from Washington indicate that
Senator Quay's doorbell has been about as
badly overworked as the Presidents hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
A CHINESE PUZZLE.
Collector MRgone Doesn't Know What to |
Do With All Foo.

10 Win An FOOs
NEW YORK, March 10.-Collector Magone is
debating whether All Foo, the Chinaman, who
arrived on the White Star steamer Adriatic
yesterday. may land or not. 1t appears prob
able that he will be allowed 70 land. He came
to this country when he was years old and
was married here to an American woman, by
whom he has daughter 13 years old. All Foo
is cook. He talks English, has had his cue
cut off and dresses in American clothes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Lots of Labor saved.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The Office is not seeking the man nowadays.
The man is saving it the trouble of doing SO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

RAILRoADING the revenue bill through
the Legislature may lead it to disastrous
collision with the Supreme Court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

No MORE American ships were sunk by
telegraphic dispatches yesterday. 1t is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11

Fright there tainted. When I was coming
to heard the reformer weakly murmuring:
Where does this train stop next? The Stand
ard man was having tit of Mysteries over in
the other corner. We bade hlm a sad farewell
at Altoona, and stayed there until we had spent
the $40 we had borrowed. That isn't all of it,
though. We found out week later that we
were worse sold than we thought. The Stand
ard man only stayed in the westward train until
1t met the train east, when he transferred him
self to it and went off to New York to consult
Mr.. Rockefeller about the cottonseed oil bill
and other matters before the Legislature that
the Standard Is interested in.n SIMPSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Tho us;.,sr LIGHT owned BY the Illinois

The Heisler light, owned by the Illinois
Valley Electric Light Co., has not been run
ming this week on account of breaksge Of
their power wheels at Marseilles. Another
cause Of the delay in running is said to be
the fact that the Heisler machine requires
two circuits to develop its capabilities and
that one must balance the other. One cir
cult was sent down here and one operated
in Marseilles, but the Msrseilles circuit was
too small to balance the circuit in this city
and nov the company will be compelled to
stretch the Marseilles circuit down to this
city, and place some Of the lights used here
upon Il, in order to equaliss thinss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
COUNTY NEWS.
Gn,lowas Gleanings.

GALzowKy, Aug. ~, s0.-Theodore fa'r'
child OF Touica was around Monday seih"R
trees.
Alice Bullock OF Tonica, and Agnes Mason
of Streator, we're visiting at GuentheI's last
week, Mics Alice will accompany Mrs. A.
Galloway TO the city Of Chicago, "Wednesday
Mrs. c. Hoffman was on the sick list last
Sunday.
MIR. Guenther starts out on business trip
Wednesday. -,
Byron Skidmore Of Morris will visit us
this week. -,
Mrs. Munsel and family Of Chicago, will
visit at the Hon, C. HoGman's for couple
of weeks.
Jno. Lock is threshing in Farm Ridge.
Fred Woodward reports having threshed
1850 bushels Of oats in FIVE hours, stopping
20 minutes for water.
Henry Cartwright had on last Sunday
night set Of harness and ny nets stolen
from his barn. ,-
Kiln Cartwright and VIM. Thomas drove
out from Ottawa Sunday and returned IN the
evening.
Tom Patterson hauled his oats to tho train
from the machine; price % cents sold to
Gilbert & Co. -
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Norway Notes.


NORWAY, Aug. l5.-The refreshing rains
OF the past few days have heen sufficient
TO give the corn crop Its final surety In
growth and by the way, from what We
have seen In various parts of the state,
there Is no better prospect than that direct.
" about US. The increase Of this year is
certainly encouraging TO our farmers.
Miss Cora Bower. of Sheridan, and q
former teacher at this place is TO hold forth
at the Harding school this fall. That place
at times is called Freedom. II depends
upon circumstances as to the liberty grant
ed pupils We understand while here
that Miss B. taught we'll disciplined
school and was we'll thought of by all, es-
pecIally the pupils.
Mr. w. G. Rosenquist has nearly com.
pleteted the re,titting of his residence.
The illumination In white is the attractive
point of Maple Grove, as the brush has
nearly gone over the whole of the premis
es. Would that others of our burg would
do likewise. Try it, ere white lead goes
Into the hands of trust, ana the price
doubled.
The L. s Pubs Go. is just now attract
ing the attention of some of our citizens.
Better look out for frauds.
Don't forget our city rest when in
from the country, as Mr. ID. Nitter has
taken the pains to suit everybody.
We are all fishers, but few, however,
seem 10 possess the mack" of getting the
fish. 1t seems just at this time of the
year, fish are sort o notional," but choose
to" nibhle" the hook of an expert, with a
line.
Mr.. ID, Austin was visiting over .Sund ~
with Ole g. Thompson of this place.
A very pleasant birthday party was given
by Mrs. f. Krone, the 10th inst These In
vited enjoyed the occasion.
G. Gudmnnson OF Leland made this
place flying call last Saturday, on his
bicycle.
We learn that large school of fish has
recently reached this point Of the Fox river
from below, and now we warn you not to
take them all out at one haul, but be
content to sit and bide your time regard
less OF consequences.
School Is to re open under the supervis-
ion of our former teacher, Mr.. +. VIM.
Smith, and for the fall term will again be
heard thst familiar but cordial chatter of
voices, ANTITRUST.
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Look out for burglars.

WRBRoN, Aug. IA Last night, fe"
minutes before 10 o'clock, after we had re-
tired. a man appeared on the roof OF the
front porch, At the southeast window up
stairs. Two girls occupied bed within
two feet of the window. and the moon
shown 90 they could see the burglar work
ing with the blinds. He found that win
dow down and locked, 80 he went along
the roof TO the southwest window that was
raised, but az the blinds were hooked on
the inside he went 10 work 10 cut the Stats
so he could unlock them and enter the
house. While he was working at that, the
girls got up and slipped down stairs and
woke me up, telling me the state of affairs
| get up gently and went up and got my
rifle. which was within twelve feet OF
where Mr.. Burglar was then working. !
had 10 hunt In the dark tor powder, ball
and cap, when found them ] went down
stairs and loaded the rife, and again going
I'D stairs stationed myself at the southeast
window. While | was doing that, one of
the girls went Into bedroom on the lower
floor just under where the burglar was
working. The curtain at the window was
then up 80 she could see out vary plainly
Just then the fellow took the hint from
some cause and went down the post on the
west end of the porch. She could see him
very plainly. He then walked through the
front gate and when he got outside could
see him from the window where was
stationed with my loaded rifle He was
about 80 feet from where l was wnen
frs, saw him. saw him going east for a
distance of about five rods when he wen,
GU, of sight. The reason did not fire al
him was that at that time | did not know
The exact state of affairs, as 1t was early In
the night and not then knowing that he
had come down from the roof | thought !,
might possibly be some innocent person
who might be passing; | also expected him
back at the window again sc | would be
sure TO get my right man. My Intention
was Ia give him the bullet just when he
should crawl through the window, for
could sne out but he could not see me In
side. am mad enough now at myself
for not firing at him when had reason
ably good chance TO put a rifle ball through
him. live on section 2, North Rutland
CLASS GLEASON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
Farm Ridge Facts.

FARM RlDGE, Aug, l5.--Tuesdsy's rain
put damper on threshing operations, and
those who have their threshing done are
we'll pleased.
Corn is growing very slowly, and the talk
about an immense corn crop seems rather
premature to say the least.
Potato rot has made its appearance and
threatens to destroy the finest crop we have
had for many years.
Mrs. Peaslee has lately enjoyed visit
from her sister, Mrs. Mccormick, Of Odell.
Hattie Simpson is visiting friends in
Brookfeld.
Frank Leslie and wife from near Tonica
we're at Mr.. Simpsons on Sunday. G.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

week, and record II has made, 10 be
sure. II has entered the seven lay
class and has trotted every week for
624 weeks, and still Seneca has no
electric light.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
WedrOn Whisperings.

WEDRoN, Aug. 16-Quite number Ol
our people attended the races this week
Some OF them "rared' after they came
| home.
Mr.. John Moore and wife, Of Sheridan
spent last Saturday and Sunday with the
family of Mrs. Moore's brother, II. Under
wood, of Rutland.
Mr.. J. G.. Goodwin spent Thursday last
with b. J. Panton.
Mrs. Ola Robinson nee Hoffman, visited
several days in Wedron this week, the CUES,
of her grand parents, Mr., and Mrs Stearns
There Is 10 be u surprise party at the
residence of Mr.. VIM. Belrose tonight
friday In honor of Mr.. BIS birthday an
niversary A good time is anticipated by
all who were lucky enough to secure an
invitation. 1t Is sure TO be a success.
b. j. Panton's new hydraulic cider press
and apple crater, arrived last Saturday. It's
dandy Nothing like 1t In this part Of
this country. Ben will soon have 1t up In
running order. Alb Hite couldn't wait but
took over load of apples several days ago
And now Morrel Brown Is tie happy
man of this neighborhood. He has bran
new steam thresher, engine and boiler COM
plete; just came this week, and-well, It's
a dandy, 100.
Mr.. l.. Durgee has gone TO Nebras-
ka to visit his son Edison and Edsons son,
which is only very young farmer, having
arrived at Is present quarters only last
winter.
Alain Pattsn has gone west-several
miles; being at present employed on the
farm of Mr.. James Burke, of Wallace.
II. Underwood took lot of honey 10
Marseilles last Thursday his bees have
made him snug little sum of money this
season.
Henry Hayes has new kitchen.
Rell Debolt IL home from Nebraska
after years sojourn. lie looks as jolly as
ever.
Jay Tilton and wife are visiting friends
In New York; they expect TO be absent
several weeks. Jay, it's lonesome In
Wedron without you and your good wife.
Jesse Hathaway and his new wife have
gone TO housekeeping on the old Breese
farm west of here Jess will work tor
Sol Carver. SAMUEL GRUMPY.
Seneca Matters.
SENECA, ILL.,, Aug. 16--Alex. Vaughy
and daughters, Mamie and Nellie, attend
ed the races at Ottawa this week.
Miss Maggie Harvey visited In Peoria
last week,
T.. w. Corcoran and wife-a girl
The representation OF Seneca at the in
stitute being now held at Ottawa is most
creditable one, and we are said to have the
prettlest, brightest and most intelligent
body In attendance-just like Seneca any.
how.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Smith visited the
McFarlan family portion of last week.
The races In Ottawa ere attracting i'm,
mense crowds from all over the county, and
not few of Seneca people are daily seen
on the grounds.
Let us all jollify, as the Ottawa club de-
feated the Marseilles club at Seneca
Thursday In most brilliant game. Score,
1873.
Two OF Senecs's residents were down In
Ottawa and rode on the electric railway
which Is now In successful opera, on
Mr.. Evans made speech In which he
requested all Seneca people TO call and
have q ride all through the city for
FIVE cents.
The Record was twelve years old last
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Grand Ridge RippleS.

GRAND RIDGE, Aug. lG-C0ol but pleas
a couple OF fine rains this week.
The hum of the thTesher Is heard on al
sides.
How soon will we have frost is the prin
pal topic
This township will have the best crop OF
corn for years II the frost does not come
too soon
Samuel Lewis and wife visited in THU
vicinity over Sunday.
Samuel Miller and wife have visitor
but we did not learn her name
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Core will go 10 Nj
aga-a Falls and the East on pleasure triI
In the near future.
We are Informed that Prof Turner, OF
Lincoln, III, will lecture In the G. p
church the coming Sunday. Go and hear
him.
Our school commences the ID of Sep
TENDER with Cartwright and Hodgman as
instructors
Emma hibbs Yields the birch at Vale
this fall
The question of the day-who will
thresh first?
w. A. Boroughs, of Marseilles, spent
Thursday evening with A. N. Porter.
Geo Dearth is contracting for the erect
chased Of Lou Wright.
A Mr.. Klinebaugb, of Michigan, is Wis.
ting VIM. Mohr and wife. They spent
last Saturday at Deer Park and Starved
Rock. Gertrude and Mabel Hodgman
were with the party.
A minister from Ransom occupied the
n z. pulpit on last Sunday instead of the
presiding elder
We are glad 10 note that Mr.. Denton is
still ON the improve and able TO be out
some; We anticipate his recovery.
Joseph Boyd, Jr,, 10 watching the Chi.
cago cattle market and expects to ship a
couple of cars next week II the market Is
favorable.
Ransom Palmer contempistes going TO
Denver, Colorado, on the coming excur-
sion, which takes place the Goth int.
Quite number from this vicinity will
take advantage OF the cheap rates and 90
west this fall.
Byron Read had horse foundered the
first OF the week; Of course 1t was not one
OF his best.
The races at Ottawa are drawing large
number Of our citizens every afternoon.
There was q hop at Nagle's grove on
Thursday evening of this week
j. ID. Reese has purchased the John
Core lots In the east part of town and will
build. He will divide the new purchase
into lots for sale AZ we'll.
James Brady lie In the height Of glory
he threshes to-day.
We would like TO surprise the threshers
OF other places by giving the amount of
grain disposed of In day, or certain mum.
Der of hours, by our fast machines Let
US hear from you.
Louis Stason and wife contempla max.
ing Washington Territory their future
home. He will enter into partnership
with Frank In foundry when arriving
at the destined point. They start In few
days.
Mrs. Mosier will start for Pennsylvania
and will make that state her future home
Mr. MOsier went several weeks ago.
Coal hauling has commenced early this
year; We have noticed many loads pass by.
The chicken hunters are not quite 30
plentiful as last week. We have often
heard that "a stitch In time saves nine"
Vim, Lewis and wife will soon visit
fijends Of st. Paul, MINI.