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Recent Patents.

Higdon & Higdon, patent lawyers, 127
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, and LeDroit
Building, opposite Patent Office, Washing
ton, d. G., report these patents just issued:
Aug. Haarlander and o. F. Grant, handle
tor culinary vessel; Theo. Mistelski, sand
moIding machine; s. r. Smythe, cover for
of Allegheny. W. c. Rockwell.
Mt. Carmel, miners lamp holder; w. J.
Snow Shoe, miners safety lamp;
?. 7. Campbell. Warren, oil pump.
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Animal Instinct.

Nature gives an interesting account of an
incident illustrative of animal instinct
which recently took place in Scotland. The
supply of water from a neighboring lake
had been interfered with for ten successive
nights On an examination being made
each morning, number of eels were dis
covered in the sluice where the water was ten
feet deep. Thirty altogether were obtained,
all females One of these, 80 inches long,
and about two pounds in weight, was ex-
long when unrsveled, was calculated to con.
tain 1o,o77, 900 eggs IN various stages Of DE-
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New Use of TlnfoiI.

A novel treatment of ingrowing toenails
has been introduced in France. The me-
dium employed is tinfoil, such as is used for
enyeloping chocolate and other food prod
ucts. A single or double sheet of the tinfoil
is introduced between the nail and the ulcer
ated tissues beneath, by the aid of an instru-
ment with thin blade. The tinfoil is kept
in place by wax, which is nodded over the
parts. The beneficial effects produced are
attributed to the chemical rather than to the
mechanical action of the tinfoil.
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another place in the crowd to continue the
| struggle. One of the tourists humanely
suggested throwing water on them, which
was done, and calmed the strife so that the
saddles could be distributed without being
torn to pieces. Many poor fellows were
disappointed, but it could not be helped.
| The distance to Abvdos- was seven
miles in a hot, blazing sun, and the
| owner and attendant of the donkey
had to run along with it at a pretty
lively rate and the regulation pay was only
equal to 10 or 10 cents of our American
money. What the pay for the donkey was
we do not know, as it was embraced in our
ticket. Speaking OF blows inflicted on the
natives, I may mention that at Assouan
there were a number of Soudanese who
with the natives, crowded on the landing
stage, and the whip was used to drive them
away, but when a Soudanese was struck, it
was plain to be seen that it would be dan
gerous to repeat the blow. The flashing
eve, the erect figure and the stern counte-
nance told of centuries of wild freedom the
race had enjoyed, and it was not in their
nature to brook wrong. We were not sur
prised that the Soudanese in well-fought
battlehelds have again and again beaten
the British army, until proud Britain was
forced to abandon the struggle.
THE BAsTINADo NO MORE.
Thanks to English influence, bastlnadoing
has been abolished in Egypt for non-pay-
ment of taxes. This punishment has come
down from the times of the Pharoahs, and
perhaps even earlier. but 1 was surprised to
learn from Mr.. Russell, who was member
of Congress from Massachusetts, and who
spent three months on the Nile III
dahabeah and who got well acquainted
with the people, that this humane reform he
found to be unpopular, and the explanation
was that if the father who had farm of a
few acres did not pay his taxes he is now
sold out, and he and his wife and children
are reduced to poverty, and maybe, never to
rise again, while from the bastinadoing in
time the father RECEIVERS, and the little farm
home and all are saved.
The path of the reformer is a hard one
fighting the customs and prejudices of
thousands of years. wish the English all
success in their good work in Egypt. and
would be sorry to hear of their withdrawal.
Among other strange things pictured on the
tombs, is that of bastinadoing, 1t is shown
even applied to women, though women stood
higher, it is said, in Egypt than any ancient
nation.
A WHEEL WITH A METAL TIRE.
NY mechanical friend, inventor and mu-
steal composer from Cincinnati, Mr.. Doane,
called my attention to a chariot shown with
spoked wheels, and what we took to be
tire. Another place showed carrier pigeons
being sent to the four quarters of the world. |
On the walls at Luxor there is large |
Sculptured picture OF a genealogical tree,
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sands kindly protection for many of the
treasures we enjoyed, as by this means the
finger of even time was stayed, as well as
the hand of man-no less destructive. The
steamer was fastened up at night, so we
missed none OF the scenery, and everything
was quiet for the nights rest. Our sympa-
thies often went out to the poor fellaheen
engaged in the monotonous and wearyseme
labor of lifting water to a higher level for
irrigating. They were clad with only rag
round their loins, and their condition was
pitiable one.
FOR TEN CENTS DAY
The most laborious method of those we
saw, was where basket lined with leather
was used, and to each OF the two sides was
rope with a man; these men would swing the
basket into the water SO as to fill it, and then
swing and empty the water into higher
level, from whence the water distributed
itself over the farm. But the plan most in
use was the "shadoof," very like the appli-
ance at deep wells in the West, a pole rest
ing on cross bar, one end of which is
weighted and the other has pole and q
bucket fastened to it. This mode involves
less expenditure of muscle, as the tellah
used some of his own weight in lowering
and filling the bucket, which to large e1-
tent raises itself; but this work carried on
AOE A4uC nOuIs ofCAbdACe VIC VI Vi
most any man, and the small sum of 10
cents of our money is the wage per day.
Blindfolded oxen were also used to raise
water for irrigating by turning a wheel to
which earthen Jars are tied. These empty
themselves as the wheel comes round to a
higher level, but your mechanical mind
would be worried to see the waste OF water
and power by this method, and which it
seems to me could be easily remedied. The
traveller is much surprised at the readiness
with which the poor Egyptians receive
blows, but such is the cumulated effects of
ill-treatment for thousands of years, that
the very spirit is taken out of them and one
wonders if ever an independent wish or idea
could be implanted.in their minds.
NATIVES soUsED WITH WATER.
At Belliannah, one morning, when we
were preparing to visit the remains of
Abydos, a large crowd of men and boys had
gathered at our steamers landing with dom
keys seeking employment The saddles
were owned and carried by the boat, and in
apportioning them the poor natives showed
they were wild to get work, shouting and
frantically. Though we had ex-
perienced much excitement on such occa-
sions before, we had seen nothing like this
in intensity.
Notwithstanding the manager of the boat
and the dragoman, both Egyptians, used
their whips severely, the poor natives bore
the infietion without resistance, or ran TO
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Practical Education.

An admirable provision has been made by
the magistracy of Breslau, which will tend
in more ways than one to the Improvement
of the pupils in the public schools. A
botanical school garden has been instituted
for the regular supply of plants to the
schools of the place, and for enabling teach
ers to make observations on the spot with
their pupils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

than climbing the outside, but it well re-
paid us, and a second or third visit height
ems ones respect for these mighty monu-
ments. The Arabs have a saying that "AlI
things fear time, but time fears the pyra-
mids.''
The trip up the Nile is delightful and in
structive, and well deserves the praise be-
slowed upon it. 1 hope you heard Miss
Edwards lecture. In her book, ga Thou
sand Miles Up the Nile" she says the trip
consists of boat rides, donkey rides and
ruins, and this is a good summing up, as
we found by pleasant experience. We were
three weeks on the steamer. making the
trip to the first cataract and return. I had
pictured to myself that the banks of the
Niie were bordered with reeds and aquatic
plants, but such is not the case, and it was
rarely that the date palm, the most import
ant tree OF the country, comes to the edge of
the river.
TAXING THE DATE PALMS.
In the West Indies, the cocoanut palm
trees are found usually in abundance,
stretching along for miles right on the
border OF the sea. From the deck of our
steamer, the beautiful palm trees were
always in view, and they gave a great
charm to the landscape, and especially when
the palms were bathed in the golden rays of
the western sun, we had lovely picture
that will be treasured for years. Among
the sad things one hears in this country is
that the date palms, which produce an i'm
portant article of food, are heavily taxed
after five years OF age, whether they bear or
not-and so, often in ignorance, the male
tree is destroyed to escape the burden OF
taxes to the owner, and thus the productive
ness of the bearing palm trees is often in
iured.
Our boat would frequently tie up to ena-
BILE the passengers to visit the ruins, which
in many cases are in wonderful preserva-
tion. For countless ages these ruins were
doonlrr hr,riah and fhnnfr
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velopment. There is little doubt that these
cells formed part of band migrating to
the sea (the smaller specimens escaping and
the larger being caught); and Judging from
the condition of the ovary, it would appear
that they were impelled by the instinct OF
renroduction.
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$1,000 Week of Recreation. Cincinnati
and Return, $1,000.

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line
Steamers leave foot Wood st. daily Except
Sunday P. M, for Cincinnati and all way
points. Fare to Cincinnati, meals and state
room included, 81 90; or S12 90 for round
trip; or down by boat and return by rail,
$3.50. Return tickets good until used
Folders giving description of trip mailed to
any address. To secure berths and other
information apply to
JAS. A. HENDERSON, Sup't,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

For a finely cut neatftting suit leave
your order with Walter Anderson, 700
Smithfeld street, whose stock of English
suitings and Scotch tweeds is the finest in
the market imported exclusively for his
trade %
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Ice /. scnrcs rhi. summs-

But our ice machine keeps the beer at a
splendid degree of coolness. Don't be
afraid beer will hurt you. Ours was never
larger or finer than now.
d. LUTz & Son,
TTsu Telephone 3002.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

EARLY CLosING-Commencing July
and during the summer months our store will
close at 5 P. M, Saturday Pm.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

Should send for our catalogue on artist
materials. Discount to teachers and classes.
Mail orders will receive prompt attention.
Liberal discount on picture frames. TREGA-
NowAN's Art Store, 152 Wylie avenue.
TTlsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
Latest Style. in Wood Mautel..

In our showroom will be found a desira-
BILE assortment of the newest shapes in oak,
walnut and other hard woods, to which we
invite the attention of buyers. We are bid
ding low on mantel Punishment to builders.
JAMES G. THOMPSON,
$40 Liberty avenue.
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EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTHWEST.

Reduced Rates via the PennsyIvnnin Lines
TO St. Paul. Mimi,
For the National Educational Assoeia-
tion meeting. Tickets at one fare for round
trip will be sold July 1 to Z, good returning
until July 10 inclusive, or by special ar
rangement in st. Paul return limit can be
extended to September 80. Wsu
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We Wish You Good Luck.

Or here's to you, expressions heard when
the beer glass is tipped. Luck and good
spirits attend all who drink our beer.
d. LUTZ & Son,
TTsu Telephone 3002.
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CATHOLIC prayer books in German and
English, in all the latest bindings, at Jacob
j. Fuchs, ITO Carson st.
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TTSu

PRINTED India silks, styles and uali-
ties which have been selling at 81 25 now
81 yd. HUGUs q HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
ON THE RIVER NILE.
A Charming Letter of Travel From
the Pen of Mr.. Henry Phipps,
Jr., of the Gas City.
THE SLAVE TRADE EXEMPLIFIED.
Two Lads of Ten and Twelve Chained to the
Floor of the Tourists Steamer
by an Arab Dealer.
DEVOTION OF A SWARTHY MOTHER.
Wonderful Sights and Scenes in the Land Where
Civilization Had Its Birth.
THE SLAVE TRADE EXEMPLIFIED.
DEVOTION OF A SWARTHY MOTHER.
Wonderful Sights and Scenes in the Land Where
Civilization Had Its Birth.

HE following letter
was written by Mr..
Henry Phipps, under
date of Constantine
pie, April q. to Mr..
John A. Brashear, and
is reproduced here
through the latter's
courtesy:
I wish you could
have been with us on
the trip, which is now
drawing to a close. 1t
has been instructive,
long and interesting,
and most of it over
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pnIaIe.. Extraction of Teeth by Electricity.

Teeth inserted without plates; latest i'm
provements in crown and bridge work;
preservation of natural teeth a specially; all
work guaranteed; best quality.
M. E. GILLESPIE, Dentist,
718 Penn ave. Gold stand.)
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AUFREcHT's Elite Photograph Gallery,
DIG Market ST., Pittsburg. PricesAlow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
Baby Carringes.

In all shapes and sizes, at exceptionally low
prices d jacob J. Fuchs, 171o Carson st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
NEEDLESS ALARM
IN REGARD TO TIE REPORTED OUTBREAK OF
THE INDIANS
In Dakota-Ths Government officials Say There Will
beNo Trouble if the Indians are Not Molested.
The People Of Mandan Unnecessarily Ex-
cited Over Sensational RumOrs.

WASHINGTON, November lS.-Indian
Commissioner Bell has received no re-
cent information from South Dakota
which justitieS the evident alarm of the
settlers in the neighborhOod of the
Pine Ridge agency. That the Indians
are greatly excited there is no doubt,
but Mr.. Bell is Of the opinion that so
long rs the Indians are not interfered
with no harm will be done except to
themselves. He does not believe that
the Government would be justified un-
der the present excitement in making
any arrests or in any manner attempt
ing to suppress the hosts of Indians so
long as they commit no acts of violence.
Such action might precipitate Il general
uprising. The proper course to pursue
in his opinion is TO let the Indians dance
themselves out. IL will not be long, he
thinks, before they will begin to lose
faith in the coming Messiah and fall
away. Then the whole craze will col
lapse, and the Indians will return to
their homes disgusted with themselves
aud their pretended prospects. Bell is,
however, strongly in favor of keeping a
strong military force within call to
promptly suppress the first move toward
an outbreak, and 20 protect lives and
property OF the settlers. This precau'
tion has already been taken and al
things considered the government is
not at all apprehenSive OF trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
BARTTELOT's ATROCITIES.
Two Horrible Affhirs Described by
Stanley.

New YORK. November ls.-ln an in
tcrview with Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley, a
reporter, after examining the diary
kept by Mr.. Stanley during his last trip
through Africa and being told OF the
acts of cruelty recorded in the log book,
asked: "Were there no other cruelties
or unusual treatment of the natives be-
sides those in the log book?"
Certainly there were," Mr.. Stanley
replied. "There was Soudanesc, who
had offended Maj. Barttelot In some
way, who was made fast to cross; a
hole was dug in the ground before him:
the man was shot and then stuck into
the hole head downward and the hole
filled in, but his feet were left sticking
above the ground, and so he remained.
Sat another time man whom the
Major had condemned to death was
compelled to dig his own grave; was
forced TO step into it, and the earth
was filled in around him while he was
still alive, leaving merely his head and
neck above ground. and the Major
stamped the earth around him, and left
him there for some time, telling him:
That is where you will sleep to-mor-
row."
"How is it that these natives permit
ted themselves to be treated in such a
way by Maj. Barttelot? Are they not
muscular fellows, able to take care oi
themselves"
"Certainly, they are muscular, well
built and boast OF great physical agility
but they have had it so forced into theil
nature that they are responsible to
chief, or leader, that they obey com
mands and submit to ill-treatment with
out a murmur."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
LIVELY WHILE 1T LASTED.
A Neero's Fight With Track Layers and
Police Officials.

Sioux CITY, IA, November IS
There was a small sized war in this
city. Yesterday, when the Sioux City
Terminal Company attempted to Law It's
tracks across 4 lot owned by Henry
Riding, a negro, who some years ago
bought the lot for a song, and who now
wants $50, 900 for it.
gan appraisers jury awarded him sl1,-
600. but he refused to accept 1t, ana
when workmen started tolay the tracks
he got gun and kept them off.
A message was sent to police head
quarters and Chief Stanley and two
officers went down. The Chief walked
upon the lot when Riding stepped for
ward and ordered him off, threatening
To shoot him if he did not go. Chief
STANLEY demanded that Riding leave
the premises, whereupon Riding at
tempted to strike the Chief with club.
STANLEY was prepared and dealt Riding
a blow on the head with revolver.
The big negro fell to the ground ana
the Chief jumped upon him. A tussle
ensued and Riding would have won had
not the policeman came up Riding
was arrested. taken to the city jail ana
locked up. The negroes he had on
guard deserted their posts early III the
fight. Riding was seriously injured, a
deem cash being cut in his head. lie
holds that the Terminal Company IS Try
ing to steal his lot. He will not listen
to law or reason, but the tracks nave
been laid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
WILL FIGHT CAMERON.
Delamater is a Candidate for the Penn
sylvania SeDatorship.


WASHINGTON, November 1s.-The an
nouncement by Senator Delamatcr that
he does not intend to retire from poll
ties, but will make fight for the Sena-
torship, to supersede Cameron, together
with movements by other prominent
Republicans for the same place, has
created much comment in political
circles here.
1t has been evident ever since the
election that complications were likely
to arise which might result disastrously
to Senator Cameron.
1t is now certain, since Delamater's $
bold announcement, that Cameron Will
encounter great difficulty in securing
a reelection. His open afliliation with
Chris Magee previous to the election,
and his singular course since, in curry
ing favor with the Republicans who
aided in Delamater'S defeat, have
caused bitter feeling in the host OF the
latter's friends, many OF whom charge
Cameron with treachery to their
candidate. They now see an OPP
portunity of paying him off in
his own coin, and they claim to control
enough Republican members OF the Leg
islature, in various parts OF the State to
prevent his reelection. They say they
NAV not be able to secure Delamater's
election, but they expect to defeat Cam
eron, and If they can accomplish this
they will have partially vindicated their
candidate for Governor.
1t appears that this outbreak is be-
yond the control of Senator Quay and 1t
matters little what part he may take in
the coming contest, for Senator Della
mater and his friends feel strong enough
to enter this contest, and do not intend
to be diverted from their purposes by
any outside influences.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
GEN. RUGER,s REPORT.
His subordinates say That There Is No
Danger of an Outbreak.

Sr. PAUL. MINI, November Is
Gen. Ruger, commander of the Depart
ment of Dakota, accompanied by his
aid-de-camp, Lieutenant Woodruff, re-
turned this morning from their tour OF
inspection among the various posts OF
the northwest.
Gen. Ruger was busy with accumu-
lated work, but Lieutenant Woodruff
said the reports of trouble were more
or less exaggerated. Regarding the re-
ports he said: ''Some of the statements
made are peculiar, particularly those
with reference TO the belief that Mandan
is threatened by an armed force.
THE Indians located nearest to Man
dan are about thirty-fiye miles away
from the Cannon Ball river. They are
thrifty, industrious, peaceable people,
who have taken up claims, built huts
and houses, own cattle, ponies and
wagons and are in good circumstances.
They are ChriStianized Indians,
having no faith in aboriginal superStl-
tions and disliking this new Messiah
craze, for they say that 1t interferes
with the progress of the people. Now,
YOU can't convince me that the people
who have land, homes, stock, cattle,
wagons, crops and revenue are at all
anxious TO go TO war. And yet, these
are the ones whom the people OF Man
dan have sent scouts to watch.
During my inquiries found that
there was nothing having the appear
ance of war or indicative Of war in this
Messianic belief. The Indians say that
the whites are to be destroyed but by
the Christ alone and without aid from
the red men. A mud wave is to engulf
the pale faces, but the Indians are to be
lifted above it until it passes over. This
ghost dance, too, is harmless affair, be-
ing equivalent to Christian communion
that is preparatory ceremony
through which the participants aim to
perfect themselves before the coming OF
the Master.
The band from which any real out
break is anticipated is that headed by
Chief Humph and situated southwest OF
Standing Rock. Like all leaders, he Is
very willy, and if the promised Messiah
does not arrive in the spring he VIII
probably tell them that the whites are
using their influence to keep him back,
and that the best way to aid him VIII be
to kill some of the pale facsS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-19
ANOTHER CHARGE
AGAINST STANLEY, MADE BY THE EDITOR OF
TIE UNIVERSAL REVIEW"
Jamsson's Diary Entrusted 10 Stanley By BOuny.
The Explorer is Said TO have Opened the Sealed
Box and Made Extracts Prom the Papers.
BOnny Stood In With Stanley.

LONDON, November ls.-Mr. Quilter,
editor Of the Uniuersdl Reuie,c, has an
article in that publication on the STAN
ley controversy which has attracted
much attention. Mr.. Quilter says he
is especially informed that Jameson's
diary and private letters were placed in
box by Bonny after Jameson death
and that the box, after being
sealed up by Bonny, was con-
fided to Stanley. Instead of for
warding the box To Jameson's family
Stanley broke the seals, opened the box
and retained the papers in his posses
sion, only parting with them after re-
peated applications, including letter
from lawyer acting for Jameson's fam
lily. The family commenced legal pro-
ceedings. whereupon Stanley delivered
the papers to the care Of the Ottoman
bank, from which they were received by
the family. Stanley made extracts from
the diary before handing it over to the
Ottoman bank.
Mr.. Quilter traces the origin Of the
stories against Bartelott and. Jameson to
Bonny, who, he says, acted as tale
bearer in general to the camp. Stan.
ley, he delares, would never have dared
to make such statements unless assured
that Bonny would confirm them. Bonny,
he says, was paid servant of Stanley.