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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
GRAINED IN A CAVERN TO DIE.
Remarkable Evidence of Prehistoric Race
Found in Colorado,

Found In Colorado.
In the mountains near Colorado Springs,
Col. two young men have discovered
remarkable cavern. Not knowing
the extent of the cavern or whittier its
passages might lead them, they first fastened
the end of ball of strong cord at the en-
trance of the corridor, to be unwound and
carried along as they proceeded on the way.
The floor Of the corridor was of solid rock
and covered with the dust of centuries. It
was wide enough for two to walk abreast,
with decline of about one foot in ten, and
estimated to be some 80 feet in length. It
ended in a large oblong chamber, where the
most brilliant stalactites depended, while
from the floor arose number of huge
stalagmites ranging from to IA feet high,
and white as the virgin snow. The walls
also reflected back the light like FURNISHED
silver. They found this chamber to be
nearly 100 feet in length and about 20
in width, and as near as they could guess, 25
feet high.
They had now made circuit around the
chamber, and, striking across toward the
center, they were surprised to find the first
positive evidence OF previous occupation.
In the center stood pyramid built of heavy
stone, rising in steps on all sides until it
reached the last at height Of eight feet.
Mounted on top of the last stone stood one
of the most hideous, frighttul-looking i'm
ages that the human mind is capable of con-
ceiving.
Lying close to the base of the pyramid
was the skeleton OF what had once been
man of almost gigantic proportions. Around
the waist was a heavy iron band, securely
riveted together, and to this was fastened
one END Of brass chain of peculiar work.
manship about six feet in length, the re-
naming end firmly embedded in the solid
base rock. The skeleton was in an excel
lent state of preservation. On the opposite
side of the pyramid another skeleton of
smaller proportions. evidently that of
female, was found chained in the same man
ner. At the loot OF the pyramid, in the
middle of one side, small spring of ice
cold water bubbled up, discharging its sur
plus through niche into a crevice in the
floor. the victims had evidently been
chained within sight and hearing of the
rippling water, but out of reach, and left to
die by starvation or thirst, or both.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

from the garden toward the forest. Ae
then recalled how false he had been 70 the
little violet, and thought how she had
watched in vain for his coming. He won
dered if she would forgive him, or II she
would turn away as the other flowers had
done, He remembered how gladly
she had welcomed him every even
ing, and with what interest she
had listened to the story of his travels. He
hastened with all speed, and when ne
reached the forest he found the grass Just as
green as when he had gone away that bright
morning. But the flowers bent their heads,
and the bluebells, instead of ringing mer-
rilv, as was their custom, were tolllng soft
and low, while the bluets seemed to whls-
per- "Your violet is dead"
Full of anxiety, the butterfly hurried to
his old home but the violet had bowed her
head and died from grief for her lost play
mate. All night, in deep distress, the but
terfy hovered over the dead flower, and dur
ing the long summer he might have been
seen wandering sad and lonely over the
fields. When the cold Winds and frosts
came he died under the old oak tree near
the grave of the little blue violet.
PAYSIK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
PUPPIES AND SPONGE.
The Young CANNES After n Feast Becam,
Inflated Like Balloons.

The Young CANNES After n Feast Became
Inflated Like Balloons.
Philadelphia Times.1
A boy had been presented with two lovely
little puppies, and, as the night was cold,
he put them in the kitchen to sleep. An
hour or two after that, the cook, intent upon
giving the family hot rolls for breakfast
the next morning, had set her "sponge" to
rise, that is to say, she had mixed the -four,
yeast and whatever else is necessary, and
put the pan containing the mixture in a
warm corner by the range. That is the end
OF chapter one.
About 2 O'Clock in the morning the father
OF the family was awakened by strange cries
and repeated thumps of some kind, all
coming, apparently, from the kitchen. Of
course he went down to investigate. and
when be had lighted the gas he saw the two
puppies bobbiDg against the ceiling lust
like toy balloons that have been released
from the hand.
The voracious little beasts had deyoured
the cooks sponge" aud the "rising" pro-
cess had gone on in their stomachs and
turned them into great, distended bags Of
gas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
1020-ENIGMA.

There Is an isle in far of seas
Where naught is found but bliss and case,
(You may believe this if you please).
Where people all are just and pure
From selfish greed and lust secure;
Whose grocers all give honest weight,
Where man does not his neighbor hatej
Where civil service reformation
Is not demanded for the nation;
Where rival parties throw no mud,
Nor banker for each others blood;
Where candidates for Office high
Are free from all impurity;
Where Congressman have not the Will
To pilfer from the public till,
Nor sell their lnf1uence and votes
For railroad stock or treasury notes.
Such an island in the sea
Is what am, If such there be.
Those who would learn my curious lore
Must search in fiction and read more,
Then they may say with cheerful smile,
I know thee well, thou blissful isle.
NELSoNIAH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
A JoItiug on the Rail-

Grievously disturbs the stomachs OF invalid
travellers. The motion Of the ship and vibra-
tion OF the screw in crossing the ocean does the
like for many in good health. All travellers
should have, as a companion, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which forrIies and regulates
the stomach and bowels, counteracts hurtful
influences of climate and changes of tempera.
ture and il sovereign remedy for malarial,
rheumatic and kidney ailmentA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
THE PICKLE FOUR HUNDRED.

Contrast In Their Treatment Of Mrs. Cleve-
land and the Duchess.
New York world.l
The four hundred went into ecstacies over
the Duchess of Marlborough. Every proud
lady was at her knee, every gallant beau
bowed in reverential awe. Now that the
Duchess is gone all this seems particularly
funny in view of the timid and hesitating
way in which society people received Mrs.
Cleveland a year or 50 ago when she first
came to New York, and the halfhearted
fashion in which they have entertained her.
1t can scarcely have escaped the memory
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
MISREPRESENTATION.

Although in writing you're expert
A surplus word you may insert,
And though tOhole is not admired,
Yet in this case it IS required;
You make it then-it is defacing,
And to manuscript disgraeing;
For ''aL can notice. it, and see
That you have written carelessly.
would advise to take more heed,
30 that a Uhole you will not need.
NELsoNIAN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
1021.-NUMERICAL.

1021.-NUMERICAL.
l,8, 9you read character
By studying the whole, dear sir :
2, Z, 10. the art acquired,
OF it one is not quickly tired.
One out OF 5, H., 4
You'll find not easy to explore;
But to 5 what's difficult
The cults most laudable result.
BITTER SWEET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
1023-RIDDLE,

If In remote, or in the later ages,
There's aught in which all womankind en-
cages,
The maid of tender years or hard-work'd
mother,
More pressing, all admit. than any other.
What is 1t? Gentle reader, go to guessing;
And when yon find it. name this job most
pressing. ]. K Y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
1022.-DoUBLE ACROsTIC.
(Words of eight letters

I W Urus OI bIguI ItLI6T5.J
l. To smoke. A plant of the genus
pluntu1o 8. To below in return. 4. A violet
dye obtained from lickens. 5. An unmarried
man. g. Made dear. 7. To muse on. An
Athenian military officer. 9. A genus of
plants found in North America, including the
American century. 10. To overflow. II. A
species of rose.
PrimaLs.-An eminent English preacher Of
the present century.
FfnaIs.-A prominent American clergyman
and author. HIBERNIA.
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1019-SOuARF-

l. A salivary gland. z A plant OF the genus
Ranunculus. 3. Total opposition in circum-
stance. 4. The epiploon. 5. Pang. 8. Secures
GWENDoLNE.
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ANSWERS.

I007-These benign souls bless and belong In
Chicago. (These soles and b long in
Chicago).
10O8Cranks ranks.
IOO9-Mote, mot.
10l0-Damophilus
10l1-Shin, sin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

Poser!
Why will you suffer with indigestion consti-
patton, piles torpid liver and sick headache,
when a few cents will buy Hamburg Figs
enough to relieve your distress at once and
effect cure in few days? 25 cents. Desc,
one fig. At all druggists. Mack Drug Co.,
NY. TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
1024-CHARADE,

You may sometimes first bestow
As one to whom you nothing owe;
Those getting to the second gain
The highest rank they can attain.
To call this puzzle whole would be,
To praise it in high degree.
NELsoNIAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
THE FIRESIDE SPHINX
A Collection Of EnigmahCal Nuts for
Home CRACKING
address Communications for this department
to e. r. CHADBoURN. Le,oiston. Maine.
1016-THREE AMERICAN LoCALITIEs.


to e. r. CHADBoURN. Let0iston. Maine.
1016-rHREE AMERICAN LocALIrIEs,
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1017-DoUBLE CROSSWORD.
In the pebbles by the sea-"
In the "howers on the lea;"
In the "beeswax of the bee:"
In the blossoms on the tree;"
In the scottish river, Dee"
But say "write bright iingling rhyme!
PlI tell you of things as they are as thy seem,
In a tale nor unique nor sublime.
At Westminster College four ladies played
cards,
Played euchre-that innocent game;
The faculty sent them their ''kipdest regards, !"
But suspended the girls, just the same.
Mt Union young ladies are not so inclined
The horrible cards never touch;
No girl here, we venture to say, can you dnd
Who plays whist, or euchre, or such.
Oh, never play cardsl let the totals alone,
They will bring naught but shame in the end.
And then II you're caught, oh, how hard to
atone
Take, girls, the advice of friend.
To tell the professors just how it is done,
Does not pay when you've studied IL well;
You all kno,o it is wrong; if you've never begun,
Pay heed to the truths that We tell.
We 'pass," but sometimes it is good to ".assist''
The friend who is forced to turn down.
Then follow our lead" and the count will be
When You see your opponents renoun.
Never "order It up" it is better to pass
And to wait for the chance that comes
Take your three "tricks' and "win." am done,
but alas!
I've not stuck to the words Of my text.
have tried it Alone" but got badly 'left,"
For king" can be caught by an "ace;'
OF my stock of conceit am lately bereft,
Would my past steps now could retracel
H C. BURGER.
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A Poser!

l014-Indetermination.
lO15-Hold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

FATE OF THE GORGEOUS ADMIRAL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

How many out Of the vast crowd who
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
STAMFORD.

Charles J. Hughes has prepared q handsome and artistic monument, which was boxed, last week, for shipment to Florida. It is to be placed in q cemetery there in memory of Benjamin Franklin Drake, who recently died in Palatka. His wife, who was daughter of Mrs $. R. Bunce, has also died.
 Thaddeus A. Curtis celebrated his S0th birthday, last week, at which many gifts were received and bountiful supper pro vided.
 Stanley Hall has rented cottage on White street, Mir Waters house on Bar mum avenue, Misses Green the Wetmore place.
 About 10 couples from Bridgeport were joined by p more and proceeded to the residence of Dr l.. J. Beardsley, where Halloween party was given Ed gar Beardsley. Music was furnished by Prof Reynolds of Birmingham and { bountiful snpper was provided. The par ty broke up at an early hour.
 Arden Judd was nominated for repre- sentative by the Democrats, John G Holmes being chairman and Morto Beardslee secretary of the caucus. Al torney Howard J. Curtis proposed NJ Judd's name, which was carried by aC : clamation.
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eration. In addition to the thousands of dollars to be expended in Fairfield, it is estimated that $1 100000 will be expend- ed in Bridgeport. Should the weather be favorable, this Winter, work will be carried on and President Clark says that four tracks may be in use between Bridgeport and NorWalk, early next Summer. As soon as the crossings arc disposed of and the additional tracks laid through Fairfield, the long sidings which have been laid in Bridgeport, west of Park avenue, will be brought into use and the four-track section will practical ly begin at the signal tower near Bar. num's Winter quarters.
 Edward Finlan is to build $4000 house at the corher of Washington avenue and Franklin street, with modern improve ments, from plans by A. M. Jenks, who has also made plans for S5000 two-ten- ement house on Grove street, for which contracts have not been let.
 Builder J. NJ. Sanger is to put up frame house in East Bridgeport.
 Sarah J. Bullard is administratrix OH the estate of o. c. Bullard.
 Police Officer Farnham was presented with police club by East End admirers.
 Summerfield Methodist church voted, 15 to l, not to admit women to the gen. eral conference.
 A pleasing entertainment was given by the Christian Endeavor society of Olivet church at which Miss Kittie Middlebrook gave several recitations and Gilbert Knox comic selections. Songs were given by Messrs Stevens, Temple, Luke and How ey, Mir and Mrs Bradshaw, Leith and Van Hoosen; also Mrs Isham and Miss Burr.
 William E. Hunt, who has been super intendent of work at Beardsley's ship yard, is to have full control of the busi- ness after January l, Messrs A.. J.. Beardsley X Son, who still retain their interest in the business, devoting their entire attention to their yellow pine lum- Der yard and dredging and bridge build- ing.
 A pleasant entertainment was given at the Church of the Nativity, North End, Friday evening.
 The P. T. Barnum, the large three masted schooner which has been built at Beardsley's ship yard, is to be launched with great eclat on the day before Thanksgiving.
 Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Nellie, daughter of Mir and Mrs A. J.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
coLEYTowN.

A large party of young people made merry at the house of Misses Anna and Mary E. Coley, last week Wednesday af- ternoon, at party given by Misses Col ey for Charles Wheeler. Mir Gorham and lady had their carriage overturned and completely wrecked near the barn of William l.. Coley.
 Miss Laura Stoddard Is with her sister, Mrs Goodsell.
 Mrs Curtis Grumman, we are glad to learn, is gaining.
 Miss Deborah A. Raymond and Aaron Mllls were married, last week they have moved to the Mills home in Fairfield.
 Harry T.. Goodsell spent sunday at home.
 Henry W. Coley has the finest field of celery we ever saw; 1t is selling at sl 50 dozen at wholesale.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
BRIDGEPORT.

Anthony Brothers are building large double house on Madison avenue, near No. engine house.
 Maxam & Son, who conduct an iron foundry in East Bridgeport, have made an assignment, D. H. Botsford, book keeper, being named as trustee.
 Fred Swindon of North avenue had ripe red raspberriss in his garden, elect ion day.
 There were eight cases of diphtheria in Bridgeport during the past week, two of which were fatal.
 An explosion of gas partly wrecked Zalmon Goodsell's new house on North avenue, Saturday, injuring Plumber Fay.
 Two new houses are going up on Gar den street.
 Architect Nichols of New York is building double house on Fairfield ave nue, West End, just beyond the railroad. He will commute daily to his business in New York.
 Speaking of F. T. Barnum's published avowal to dispose of his Bridgeport prop erty in order to invest the proceeds in has large interests, local real estate dealer said that Mir Barnum would not, in his opinion, forsake the city of his adoption. Barnum and Bridgeport are all but synonymous terms. Mir Barnum has, 1t is true, sold not inconsiderablc quantity of real estate lately, but it is what he has done for years and has aid- ed so greatly in the upbuilding of Bridge port interests. He continues to sell his property at the reasonable prices which have been the means of providing many of the poorer people with homes of their own, which they would otherwise have been unable to procure. But as to Mir Barnum's selling all his property at a sacrifice, there is good reason for think ing that he will do nothing of the kind. It is understood that Mason & Youngs, a jewelry manufacturing firm similar to the Tiffanys, has made preliminary ar engagements for moving their works here.
 The marriage of Miss Annie E. Ciron to William B. Lill was announced for Thursday evening, November 6 at 30, at the home of the bride at 90 Catherine street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Casper Brunner, pastor of the Ger man Reformed church, in the presence of a gathering of friends and relatives. Af- ter congratulations, Mir and Mrs Lill de parted on wedding tour, which will ex- tend to Baltimore. MT Lill is son of B, LII, State street butcher. He has ot late been employed by F. Disbrow o1 Southport.
 1 J. D. Senior Is to paint the new house which w. 8. HurIbutt is putting up on Burr road, just above North avenue.
 The store formerly occupied by A. w,
 Abbott haa been paInted and papered "
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
NICHOLS.

About dozen were present at the din ner and whist given by Mrs R. c. Am bier, last week Thursday and an enjoy able time was had. Those present in cluded Miss l.. NJ. Parker of East Had dam, Prosecuting City Attorney F. H. Parker of Hartford, ex-Judge A. M. Tallmadge of Bridgeport, Elliott M. Beardsley and wife, Clark s. Beardsley and wife, H. l.. Fairchild and wife, Miss Martha Ingersoll Greene, Chelsea, Mass, Miss Susie Beardsley, Miss Lena Beers, Mrs Sarah Ambler, Mrs Dr Wentworth of New York, Mrs F. w. Gerard.
 Mir and Mrs Sidney Nichols, who were given surprise, Wednesday evening, at their home, by Il party of about 100 who enjoyed music and games. The neigh bors came we'll laden and a bountiful table was spread, to which all did jus tice. Breaking up at a late hour, the friends departed wishing MT and Mrs Nichols many such happy celebrations of their wedding day.
 Misses May Nichols and Maud Amber attend the State Normal school.
 There were fully so people in the party that surprised MT and Mrs Sidney Nich- ols, Wednesday evening of last week. The visitors brought an abundant supply of refreshments, which were enjoyed af- ter pleasant evening of games, cards, etc.
 The complaint concerning the lower end of the Derby turnpike is taking on bitterness toward the selectmen to whose care the roads of this district have been assigned. It is not understood that the contest as to who is first selectman has the least bearing on this matter. The road is not only almost impossible, but is highly dangerous, especially at night. Cooks lane is in equally bad condition, owing to heavy travel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
WEsTPoRT.

Miss Sarah Follett of Saugatuck died, last week Thursday, after short Illness. Funeral, Sunday, from the Saugatuck M. E. church. She was 24 years old.
 The harvest festival of the Saugatuck NJ. F.. church, last week Wednesday and Thursday, was success. The Vest port M. E. church gave It's annual har- vest festival from Tuesday to Thursday evenings last week, netting $2S0 %.
 Paul rvusser will leave the employ of Frederick Mead of Norwalk to open q bakery in William Condon's frame house between the two engine houses on Main street. He will associate with him Alex ander Ermark, who was married, Satur- day evening, to Miss Annie, daughter tf George Mills of Greens Farms.
 station Agent Gaucbet has moved Into hs I'M llouse on Imperial avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
GREENFIELD HILL.

Mrs Mills and daughter have visited in Brooklyn.
 Mrs Francis Hutchinson of Port Jeffer- son has recently visited her mother, Mrs E. $. Hopkins.
 Herbert Hutchinson has been with his grandmother, Mrs Hopkins.
 Miss Alfred of Pennington visited in town. Mrs Henry Gould is recovering from injuries received in a fall.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
Beardsley, to George Harral, formerly of the George hotel, November F, at the Presbyterian church.

Beardsley, to George Harral, formerly of the George hotel, November 12, at the Presbyterian church.
 Keller Brothers have b men at work at their new East End brick factory and intend soon to add 10 or 15 more, as they are overrun with orders.
 D. Allen Treat, who has been with Builder and Real Estate Dealer A. w.. Burritt, is to leave for the Highlands, N. C.. about November 10. He will spend the Winter there in search of renewed health.
 Finding that needles could be manu- factured cheaper in Bridgeport than abroad, d rival sewing machine company has given the Wheeler & Wilson factory an order for GOO, ,000 needles.
 The new street which has been opened at West End from Norman street west to Yale street (another new street run- ming through the Worden property from State street to Fairfield ayenue) is to be known as Fremont place. A lot was sold, last week and the work of building the first house was begun. Frank Garrett building double house.
 The stock of the vitrified sewer pipe company has been taken, principally by solidgBridgeport business men. The cap ital stock is $60,0O0 and there are 600 shares at $1OO d share. The officers will be Bridgeport men, New Haven, being represented on the board of directors. The company will manufacture tile and vitrified paving brick and will occupy Hollister's mill at the foot of Hollister avenue. The building, which is owned byD. F. Hollister and has been unoccu- pied for some time, will be thoroughly .refitted and kilns built for burning the clay. Tide water facilities are good, the water being of sufficient depth to allow vessels of considerable draught to land easily at q dock which will be built near the mill In consideration of the freight to be derived from this and other factor ies, the New York and New Haven road have agreed to build spur track to Beardsley's ship yard, leaving the main track at Bruce's brook and running past the factory, d distance of over mile. The road will lay the track, the pipe company agreeing to grade the land. An abundant supply of clay can be obtained j in the neighborhood, but it is likely that it will be mixed with that from elsewhere
 to give perfect temper to the mass
 Joseph Pewtress of New Haven, who ha:
 been engaged in this business for lift time, has devoted himself to the work 0. organizing the new company.
The Newtown bee., 1890-11-07
pr. Creene's Nervura, Health and Strength.

aI have taken Dr. Greene's Nervura, and 1t has done me more good than all the medicines I ever took. I never thought would ever De as well as this medicine has made me feel. Ny hasband is go happy to sec me better that he tells every ono about this wonderful medi. cine, and thank God every day and night that he sent me this medicine.
 Mrs. ANNIE DONOVAN. Attawaugan, Ct.
 n-Y Yon ca', consult Dr. Greene, tae pro- pyietor of tIris remedy, aoho IS ths Janaons spec;alist in the trentmenf cf nervous and chronic diseases, Jree of charge, personally or bv letter. Gt his office. 35 Vest 14fh sf., Nes0 York.