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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
TIE IMpoUNpING PLAN REST.

We are glad to see that the plan of i'm
pounding, in place of shooting, the vaerant
dogs on sight is growing in favor. Whether.
being left unclaimed and unransomed, they
are then shot or chloroformed. cannot make
much difference. But the Humane Soeiety's
agent is correct in putting in plea against
hasty shooting on the public street; and the
owners of really valuable and inofensive
dogs are right in asking chance to reclaim
them should they be caught in the official
snares merely during a momentary appear
ance out of doors unmuzzled.
1t shows q commendable spirit on the
part of the Department of Public Safety
that, without abating its purpose to abolish
the nuisance, it is not above accepting the
best suggestions of ways and means.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
REED REGULATING MATTERS

He Has Ordered Restaurant Managers to
Sell Pie Mt Reduced Rates.
From the Washington Post.1
Speaker Reed does not shirk the RESPONSE
bility of regulating any matter under his con-
troll. Having driven the cigar and pie stands
out of the House corridors, the employees felt
grievance at having to pay 10 cents at the res
taurant for a piece of pie that formerly could
be purchased at the less pretentious stands for
half that sum.
To make things equal all around, the Speaker
has required the restaurant manager to sell
glass of milk, cup of coffee, piece of pie, or q
ham sandwich for cents per Indigestion when
demanded by House employe. To meet this
special trade q small counter has been put up
adjoining the members lunchroom. on the
east corridor, where the employees are accom-
modated at the reduced rates fixed by the
Enaakar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
Economy In Ice.

TO the Editor OF The Dispatch;
Which is the economical way to buy ice. 10
pounds day or 20 pounds every days Ice
costs cent pound in each case. 1 have tried
to settle the question by experience, but diff
ferences of weather made my experiments un-
satisfactory. want to know which should be
the most economical. as a matter OF scientific
deduction. The ice is in blocks that are ap-
proximately square and always in one piece.
The ice is delivered at the same hour each day:
that is, the ten-pound blocks are left at 7
o'clock each morning and the 20-pound block
at O'Clock every other morning. l use an or
dinary refrigerator.
Please answer in your columns If you think
OF sufficient Importance. IS
P ITTsBURG, July IL. SUBSCRIBER.
ION strictly scientific basis, 20 pounds of
ice in one piece, having the same base and
twice the length Of the 1opound piece, would
last longer. on account of the lesser area of
radiatlng surface per unit volume. But on the
other hand. the delivery of fresh piece of ice
at full weight and not deprecated by a days
melting may possibly more than counterbal-
ance the gain due to the fact above mentioned.
A practical test should settle this point, as the
problem, though capable of solution on exist
ing data, would be very complicated one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

women weaker than men; and highly edu-
Gated women are not freed from the results
of those errors. But they are, as class, less
subject to them. Actual investigation will
show better average of health among we'll
educated women than among the purely
fashionable ones, simply because there is
likely to be more sense in the e'iormer class in
avoiding injurious forms of dress and ex-
hausting habits of life.
Let us hope that these feminine frailties
will be remedied before Mr. Spencer is cured
of the habit of making personal prejudice
the basis of philosophical dietum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
Senatorial EmoIumenfs.
THE life and emoluments of an American

THE life and emoluments Of an American
Senator are not to be despised. The work
is by no means exacting and the salary Of
fl,0O0 pays current expenses, while the number
of perquisites is absolutely incredible. Thus
each one of the members of the Senate is pro-
vided, at the expense of the Government. with
private secretary, who is paid at the rate of
ESQ per anuum. and who is generally either the
son. daughter. or wife of the cOnscript father.
Ihe latter also receives an allowance of ELS an
nually In stationery-but which is generally
drawn IN cash-and Is entitled to liberal mile
age and travelling expenses. Moreover, q res
taurant is maintained at the Capitol for the IN
ternal refreshment of the Senators, free of
cost and also a barber and hairdresser's shop,
where they can have free shave or ''cut,"
and also furnish themselves with toilet requi-
sites and the choicest preparations of Rimmel,
All at the expense of the National Treasury
From the Official report Of the United States
Senate Tor last year, 1t appears that the sena-
tors consumed 1000 grains of quinine during
the year The Governments also defrayed the
cost Of AZ engraved card plates and SOOO vislI-
ing cards for the members. A curious feature
of the document Is the difference shown In the
respective quantities of Zoe which was required
for the use Of the Upper and the Lower Cham-
Der Of Uncle Sans Parliament. IL appears
that whereas the House Of Representative,
with its three hundred and odd members, re-
Quired in the year 1852, 172 000 pounds OF ice 70
Keep its members cool over $4,000 pound was
used during the same period by the senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

Dr.. PETERS has returned to Zanzibar,
thus emulating Stanley IN contradicting the
people who had settled the fact of his death
But the success of his expedition is in inverse
ratig to Stanley's. He started out to relieve
Emin Pasha only to find him gone when the
lakes were reached. Consequently he made an
attemptto to establish German prestige in Uganda
by replacing Mwanga on the throne, and came
back to Zanzibar only to find that Germany
had turned over that country to British con-
troll, by treaty. DR.. Peters may be justified for
believing in the truth of the old proverb about
not putting trust in princes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
A PARK CONTAINING ONE TREE.
Remarkable History of an Old Oak on the
Panhandle.

Remarkable History of an Old Oak on the
Panhandle.
URBANA, O., July lion tho line of the
Panhandle Railroad, IN Salem township, this
county, stands large, solitary oak tree, just at
the edge of the road. 1t is known among the
railroad employees from Pittsburg to Chicago as
the Lone Tree,' and it is the only one along
the whole line allowed to stand SO near the
track. 1t was only saved through the earnest
solicitation of a farmer who had rendered the
company valuable service.
For many years 1t was regarded as a pui-
sance, but recently a change has come over the
railroaders. 1t is now being inclosed by them
in small plat of ground by neat iron railing.
The little inclosure is to be planted in flowers
and shrubs and is to be known as Lone Tree
Park" Another remarkable thing about the
lone tree is that it has been found by actual
measurement to be exactly half way between
Columbus and Bradford Junction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
THE COMMUTER.

The brakeman always mods to him,
He calls the grave conductor ''Jim"
He knows the time of ev'ry train
The schedule puzzles not his brain.
''our traffic's very light to-day
Or heavy he is wont to say.
The Sup'rentendent's apt to be
The object of his enmity.
'Tf I'd chance, just only once"
He says; .I'd prove that man Ounce"
The dear idea he Oft caresses,
That all trains should be made expresses.
Yet by his plans wise operation.
Each train should stop at every station!
You'd think he owned a mighty block
OF this poor railroads bonds or stock,
But all he owns-stand by the wicket,
And see his commutation tlcketi
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The return of Maloney and Delacy, two
of the most noted boodlers in the Broadway
street railroad bribery, from Canada, where
they took refuge for some years. creates un-
easiness in the New York District Attorneys
Office There is fear that Colonel Fellows will
be overworked by his efforts not to discove1the
evidence against them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

"TRE Hon. William A. Wallace is so en-
thusisastic in his support of the Scranton ticket
that he will spend the campaign period in
Europe" And he will probably do as much for
the ticket there as Senator Cameron will, for
the Republican ticket, when he takes his an
nual European trip. 1t is within the bounds OF
possibility that the common people Of Pennsyl-
wanna will decide this election.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
The Electric tricycle..

To the Editor OF The Dispatch;
Will you kindly inform me where can gain
full particulars in regard to the electric tricycle.
described in THE DISPATCH for July (Sun-
day. under the title Of Everyday Sciencef'
W. 8. RANDALL.
WABASH COLLEGE, CRAwFoBDsvILLE, IND,
July IL.
Full particulars about the electrical tricycle.
can be obtained on application to NJ. M. NJ.
Slatrery, the inventor, Fort Wayne, Ind. His
address is Fort Wayne Jenney Company Fort
Wayne. Ind Mr.. Slattery drives his machine
by mounting a set of storage batteries on a
small electric motor on platform Immediately
under the rider, and the motor actuates it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
TIE slur, unon secretorv

The slurs upon Secretary Blaine in the
recent issues of Judge and Frank Leslie bring
out the fact that it has been reserved for the
present day to present the spectacle of Russell
Harrison and w. ]. Arlrell trying to shove
James G. Blaine out Of the Republican party.
It has been alleged that living dog is better
than dead lion; but even where there are two
live dogs it will be discreet of them TO make
sure that the lion is dead, first.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY, JULY l., 1880.
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons Tearing the city for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forwarded by earliest
mail TO any address at the rate of 90 cents per
month. or 50 50 for three months, Sunday edi-
tioH included. Daily edition only. zoe per
month, g. for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, If care be taken in all
cases to mention both old and ne,0 address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
A JUMBO SPIDER.
II Gobbles n Chicken nnd Endeuvors to
Draw II Into a Hole.

IL GOODIES q CnlcKen nnu EneeoVors 20
Draw II Into a Hole.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA, July lie. M. Tut
wiler, Superintendent of the Sloss Iron and
Steel Company's mines at Coalburg, has, pre-
served in alcohol, the largest black spider ever
seenin this section.
A few days ago Tutwiler heard a great COM
motion among the chickens in his yard. He
went out to investigate, and saw small chicken
being slowly drawn into a hole in the ground.
Somc invisible reptile had caught the chick by
one leg and was drawing it into the hole in
spite of its desperate struggles.
Tutwiler approached, and looking down in
the hole discovered an immense black spider.
He punched it with stick and compelled it to
release the chicken. He then dug the spider
out of its den and placed 1t in jar of alcohol.
1t lived an hour after being placed in the jar.
When dead the spider was taken out. weighed
and measured. 1t measured 2% inches across
the back and weighed ounces. Its longest
legs were AZ inches in length and its eyes we're
as large as hotel clerks diamonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
HIGHLY EN- J0YABLE
Was the Entertainment by the Epworth
League Last Evening.

League Last Evening.
The cozv Sunday school room of the Smith
field NJ. e. Church was filled last evening with
an audience that thoroughly appreciated tho
little entertainments given under the auspices
of the Epworth League of that church. Mr..
Joseph L. Cooper oficiated as master of cere-
mony, and Rev. Charles E. Locke, pastor of
the church and President of the 1eague. occu-
pied a chair to the Lett of Mr. Cooper, near the
platform. The entertainment consisted of
readings, recitations and instrumental solos.
Those taking part were Mrs. Ada Manchester,
Mr.. James Wood, Prof. A. 81. McFarlane.
DR.. j. Phillips Mr.. John Hibbard and
Miss ettie Wilson, a tiny little mortal who, by
her very clever recitations elected more ap-
plause than any of the mature performers who,
without exception, rendered their numbers In a
highly satisfactory manner
Much disappointment was expressed over the
non-appearance of Miss Alice May Reed,
daughter of Colonel W. H. Reed, who was
down on the programme for two vocal solos,
but some unforeseen accident prevented the
young lady from appearing, and by her sweet
yelce adding to the pleasure of the evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The story of Ernest omann. told in our
local columns to-day, shows that fine educa-
ton will not always keep a man from starya-
ton. omann can speak four languages, in
cluding English, fiuently, and yet he was glad
to obtain the privilege of wheeling clay in o
hr.inIrxardl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

WHEN gentleman draws knife and de-
clares his intention Of making another gentle
men into mincemeat. the latter is justified in
resortIng to desperate measures of defense
The Jury in the case of Morrison tried for mur.
der rightly SO decided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
THREE DAYS OLD.


Upon no fairer, sweeter spot
The sun to-day has shone
Than on the old farm burial lot
With roses overgrown.
Those roses on the graves. at first
By long-past sorrows tear-drops nursed,
Now all about the place have spread,
Trail on the ground, wave overhead.
Lay round each stone u scented wreath,
And garland all the mounds beneath.
Yet nowhere to my loving eyes
Such perfect flowers unfold
AS where the unnamed baby lies
Who died when three days old.
still can see his wee white face.
His dainty shroud trimmed round with lace.
The tiny coffin where he slept,
When /, a child, above him wept
And said, for then knew not grief,
''How sad his life TO be SO briefln
q, little soul, flown long ago.
Bright o'er thy grave the roses blow;
With every breeze their red leaves fall,
awhile sweet above the robins cali;
And l. careless child no more.
The little fowery mound bend o'er,
And say for now I well know grief
s.aow blest thy life TO be SO briefi''
--.Mdrfna Douglas in Harper's Bdzar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The returns of the commercial agencies
show that trade throughout the country is in q
healthy condition. The call Of gold by Europe
from this country which has begun points to a
possible stringency of money in the future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

the necessity of cutting down extravagances in
the Russian navy, and has consequently got
himself into disfayor with the Gar ECONOMY
seems to be as obnoxious In the Imperial Gov.
ernment of Russia as in the alleged delibera.
tive Legislature of our nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
DIR. A. Z. Richter.

DR.. A. E. Hichter died yesterday at his home,
SA Cedar street, bloomfield. He was one of the
best-known physicians IN the city and had an
Office at 1872 Penn avenue. His remains will be
buried from his late residence OIL Monday AFTER
mo Il O'clock. eN-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
DEATHS OF A DAY.

owENsBoRo, KT., July 11.-Thomas b. Nc
Creery, ex-United States Senator, died last night
in the 74th year of his age. He suffered a stroke
of paralysis in 1879, which was repeated on two
or three occasions, and for threeeyears past be
has been perfectly helpless. His death has been
expected for several days. He leaves large
estate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The English political liars are doing
pretty we'll these days. Their latest effort
about Churchill taking Smiths place in the
House of Commons. would never have been
believed for moment If the Tory Ministry had
not been known to be desperate enough to do
ANYTHING
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

THE Delaware peach crop is defnitiyely
done for; and peaches will be scarce and high
this year. The peach crop prophet has set an
example to Virgins ano the Weather Bureau
by his persistence in predicting failure Of
that crop for dozen years until he struck it at
last
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

CANADA is enjoying the somewhat novel
luxury of a seven-million-dollar surplus. This
country is not likely to be afflicted with a
surplus much longer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

THE Southside stands as much in need of
parks as any other parts of the city, and Chief
Bigelow will find plenty of popular support for
the plan he is sad to have, of making one or
more parks on the bluffs above the Mononga-
hala
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

Mr.. LEA, of Philadelphia, will not be
kept down. Even the policy of sickness and
silence has not the power to quell the turbulent
questioning of this unouiet Mugwump
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
Not His Cousin.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In yesterdays issue of THE DISPATCH it is
stated that ]. F. Bentel is a cousin of G. H.
Bentel, of Freedom, Pa. This is not true. On
the contrary, he is no relation of c. Fl. Bentel.
FREEDOM, Pa, July IL G. Fl. BENTEL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
SWEET MUSIC EXPECTED

From q Young Ohio Lady who is to Run
the Gaptlef.
Tomorrow morning viii probably see the
Second Presbyterian Church filed, no matter
how warm the weather. or how alluring the
shady piazza and the hammock are, as q very
noted singer is to lend her voice for the morn
ing service, with the prospect of having it paid
for as a regular feature of the Sunday services
if found of pleasing quality by the congrega-
tion.
The young lady, who is a native of Ohio, has
but recently returned from prolonged study
of voice culture and vocal m usic in Europe
and great success is predicted for her future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

DRILLING at Scully's Springs for oil
they struck the mineral water for which the
spot in Charters township used to be famous
II was not the kind of medicine the drillers
yanted,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
Cessna. >on Married.

rsPEQAL TELEGRAM TO THE pisPArcH.i
HoLLIDAYsBURG, PA, July h-Last even
ing Jennie Belle Elliott of this place. daugh-
ter of Adam and Mary Elliott, was married to
Marion Cessna son of Congressman John
Cessna, Of Bedford. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. w. A. Shipman, Of the
Lutheran Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
A FISHING CLUB OF TWO.

How Rev. DIR. Sutherland and Wife VIII
spend the Summer.
Rev. DR.. Sutherland, of the Second Presby-
terian Church, will start East the 1st of August,
and, making New York his headquarters. will
visit a number of the seashore resorts during
the two weeks he will spenG in the East.
Returning to the CITY, Mls. Sutherland will
accompany her husband up into Canada where
they will constitute fishing club of them
selves, as the reverend gentleman remarked,
and spend the remainder of the month in
angling for the speckled beauties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
Foliics of Americans Abroad.

a Mr.. JoNAssoN, Of New York. in conse-
quence of uttering sentiments derogatorY
to the Emperor of Germany, has been locked
up at Berlin. While this gentleman was regret
ting his folly in prison cell. another German
American came to Berlin to seek redress. Mr..
Brockmann, native of Southern Germany, en-
igrated from the Fatherland many years ago.
He went to st. Louis, where he prospered and
became one of the solid men" Of that city.
This year he determined to pay visit to his
native village. He spent his money with pro-
fuse liberality, Treated the Inhabitants to illim-
table lager beer, and managed to turn the
peaceful little town topsy-Lurvy. The authori-
ties, unused to this sort of reckless, wholesale
conviviality. attempted to put stop to the or
gle, but the Missourtan would bear no interfer-
ence. In consequences, he got into trouble, from
which he has been rescued by the good offices
of Minister Phelps. Another American at pres
ent involved in legal bothers is Mr.. Fay, ex-
United States Consul at Stettin. In pursuance
of bis duties. he sent report to the State De-
partment regarding the practices of some Stet-
tin merchants, who adulterated chieory, which
they exported to the United States. The State
Department officials thought so much of this
report that they published it. The Stettin mer-
chants felt aggrleved, and sued Mr. Fay for
damages. He is out of office, but remains at
Stettin fighting the suit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

Hot weather is very hard on the eyes, so
they say. Perhaps it is Co relieve the strain
that SO many look upon the wine cup when it
is red in hot weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
STOLEN RHYMES.
THEN AND ow.

IItLN AND NVWs
When first heard her voice was entranced,
And giadness filled me when my way she glanced,
Whilst through my veins ecstatic pulses danced.
That was a year ago;
married her, you know.
Now. when hear her voice I am alarmed,
And oft wonder how e'er was charmed;
even fee, for fear NAV be harmed.
Only year ago
All! can such things be SOP
q. B., in Brooklyn LJrs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

ICELAND must be in the fashion If she
does have to come in at the tail Of the pro-
cession. They are enjoying the grip there now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The warm wave has made its way here
from the West. July's chances of rivaling last
December for cold weather are disappearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
George 5. Emig.


fsPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIHPATcV,
CARLISLE, PA, July II,-George 8. Fm,v
formerly of this place, but lately of San Fran,
cisco, was drowned at tho latter place yesterday
While here he served as District Attorney atid
Clerk of The Courts -~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
ALMOST DYING OF ENNUL

What are the charms OF the seaY
Oh, for an hour of the cityi
What are the dull waves to me?
Can they say anything witty?
II.
What do they care for my fps?
Why did come? it's pityI
Nothing but water and ships,
And Jack far away in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

SPEECH in the Senate appears to be en-
tireIy silver these days. A little silence on sui,
yer would be golden.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12

The last of the heroes who defed the CEN
sus enumerators surrendered gracefully yes
terday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-12
snrnh's Knee still There.

THE American Snowman rarely misses a
chance. When Sarah Bernhardt was laid
up with bad knee there was q report that
amputation might be found necessary. This
scrap of news was cabled to the United States,
and the notion at once occurred to q Dime
Museum" man to buy. embalm. and exhibit the
limb in the event of its being amputated. A
goodish sum was offered, with a share Of the
profits of the exhibition. Sarah still has her
knee intact, as London playgoers are at present
aware who have seen her In the character Of
Jeanne dare.