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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
BOOK sPECULAToRs LEFT.
They Coruered stanley's Lntest and Havs
Been Unnble TO Sell Ii,

They CorHered stanley's Lntest and Have
Been Unable to Sell Ii,
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANr.l
LONDON. September 27.-The spectators
In Mr.. Stanley's books have been badly
left this time. When the edition de luxe
of bis last book, "In Darkest Africa" was
announced the book sellers bought it up at
e1o a copy, and then rushed the price to
e2o and eventually to ESQ. The public.
however, did not show the expected or de.
sired eagerness to peruse the accuont of the
explorers latest travels, or If they had any
wish in that way they seemed to be content
to borrow the book from Nudes library.
where for guinea year all the latest pub.
locations, except those like the "Kreutzer
Sonata" and "the Clemenceau Case" that
TALL under the ban OF that censoimorum. NAV
be had.
The consequence of this apathy of the
public in becoming possessed of COPY of
this edition is that there is practically no
demand for it, and now no one is willing to
buy the book, even at the original price at
which it was announced. Mr.. Stanley. of
course, is not affected by this, but curious
people are wondering at what price it will
eventually be allowed to leave the book
sellers shelves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
THEIR BITE Is DEATH.
Blood. Poisoning VIII Follow the Bite of
CaterpiIIars If Aid is Not Given,

Blood. Poisoning viii Follow the Bite of
CaterpilIars if Aid is Not Given.
PHILADELPHIA. September 2.-Miss
Ellie Wiser, of Frankford, who was bitten
by caterpillar few days ago. was reported
as in worse condition last evening. The
swelling has extended from the right to the
left side OF her face. Der throat is
greatly swollen, and sharp pains extend
down her arms. The young lady is also
troubled with severe headache. Miss Wiser
keeps up her courage under these trying
circumstances, and said last evening: 81
will not become frightened about nv case,
because I know that would be worse ior me-
and 1 intend to follow every instruction OF
my physician. yet know that my case is
serious, and may at any moment assume q
fatal FORM"
DR.. J. Cannon Ellis, of Frankford, who
is attending Miss Wiser, said last evening:
"There is no doubt but the pincer-like
fangs of the large green caterpillar are
deadly poisonous, and in all cases where
persons are bitten by them the most prompt
attention should be paid to the wound or
death from blood poison will follow. Neither
should anyone attempt to handle one OF
these worms. The little brown hairy cater
pillar we see crawling around are not
dangerously poisonous"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
M0UTHPHCE FOR THE FLUTE.
Important Improvement In the lnstrumer
Made by a Pittsburger.

Important Improvements In the instruments
Made by a Pittsburger.
An improvement of the flute which
musicians have sought for years has Just
been brought out in this city. 1t is a mouth
piece SO constructed as to allow the
flute to be held In the position of the
clarinet in playing. The inventor is Prof.
William Guentker, the we'll known mu-
sician. He has already applied for a pat.
ent, and as none of the local musicians ever
heard of similar appliance he is sure of
his patent.
The appliance consists of a tube about the
size of the flute and a few inches long.
Each end is stopped with cork. Into the
middle of this the mouthpiece is cut and
nearly opposite another tube of the same
size enters it at right angles. The two tubes
are carefully Joined and the second one is
made to fit the flute Just as the ordinary
mouthpiece does. Thus the new mouth
piece can be attached to any flute in an in
slant.
There are two great advantages In this
mouthpiece. In the first place 1t does not
necessitate the eramped position of the
player of the ordinary Instruments
position that is almost as painful to
the audience as to the player.
In the second place it throws
the current of air directly into the flute.
In the ordinary mouthpiece the
current entering at right angles, must
take the course of spiral to-
ward the end of the instrument. This
spiral motion OF the air current allows the
player to raise or lower a note simply by
changing the position of his lips. With
the new mouthpiece this is absolutely i'm
possible. The note is the same as long as
any sound at all is produced. This
variation of the pitch through the
position of the lips, technically known as
the embouchure, is the serious point to be
overcome by the learner, and hence the
Guenther mouthpiece will have the effect OF
making flute playing easier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
GLAD TO GET THEM GREEN.
Half Ripe Tomatoes in Greut Demand
Reasops for the Spelling of the Ripe
Fruit and the Loss OF Much Tint Hnd

Half Ripe Toma toes in Grent Demand
Reasop. for the Spelling of tho Ripe
Fruit and the Loss OF Much Tint Hnd
Not A1nfnrcd.
Tomatoes, which were expected to help
piece out the deficiency in apple, peach and
other fruit crops, sold at wholesale, yester-
day, as high as the best apples. though
there's not a carload OF the latter In all
Allegheny county, and scarce carload OF
sound ones in all Western Pennsylvania.
There are plenty of tomatoes, but very few
that are marketable, and people are swapping
voraciously for halfripe ones. The trouble
is that if they are not taken in half-ripe
state, day or two latter they will be rotten.
Raisers attribute it to cold and wet weather.
1t is an sscertained fact, not supersti-
ton, that tomatoes ripen better in the light
than in the dark OF the moon. but though
this is the light of the moon, Luna has been
too chaste in her ministrations, and she does
not appear to be backed in her endeayors by
old Sol.
The tomatoes, also, in some sections, are
being devoured by nocturnal providers. In
Robinson township lady whose hopes
have been blasted blames the mischief Oh
the horde of rats that is eating up peoples
substance, but J. W. Brown, of Neville
Island, puts the blame on frogs. The
main trouble is that the marunders
do not eat the fruit wholly, but nibble each
tomato, causing it to rot. One grower
blamed the mischief on flock of 100 chick
ems, and was astonished that they ate the
green fruit as we'll as the ripe. The chickens
were penned up, but the devastation went
on all the same, proving that it was ether
rats or frogs, and, as both were abundant,
the grower did not know where to place the
blame.
In consequence of combined disasters the
lover of the fruit are forced to buy it half
ripe. The ripe portion being used for can
ming and the unrIpe for picalilli. As there
are like to be an abundance of green toma-
toes the latter must suffice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28

same opinion, and it seems evident, there
fore, that it will require Parliamentary pres
sure to make the executive move in this
matter. But il, as there lie too much reason
to fear, the danger is as serious as repre-
sented, the people will be starving by the
end OF November, when Parliament meets,
for even admitting that the construction of
the steam tramways will put money and
food in some peoples way, it must be re-
membered that not one of them has yet been
commenced.
Much joy has been manifested by the
Tories here at the publication of cablegrams
reporting that serious dissensions prevail
among Irishmen in America, and that the
deputation OF the members of the Parlia-
meutary party will be coldly received if not
actually boycotted. The Irish leaders scorn-
fully decline to place any reliance upon
these reports, and the deputation will GER
tainly sail, probably next week, But they
have caused some concern among the En-
glish Liberals, who feel that the eve of de-
cisive battle is an inappropriate moment for
chickering's in camp.
The New Secretary for Ireland.
The impression is gaining ground that
Charles 7. Ritchie, member of Parliament
for the constituency in East London, is des-
tined to be the new Secretary for ireland.
He is not so strong as Balfour, but is q
fairly determined man, with rather more
than his share of human conceit. He him.
self set afoat few days ago q report that
he was going to ireland on mission of in
vestigation.
The only other man mentioned for the
post is Mr.. jackson, already mentioned.
Balfour will take the leadership of the
House OF Commons when it reassembles, ac-
cording to present arrangements, and Mr..
Smith will seek repose in the quietude of
the upper chamber.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
A JOKE ON THE MANAGERS.
Dumas Sends a Play Anonymously and Il IL
Summnrily Rejected,


Dumas Sends a Play Anonymously and it II
Summnrily Rejected,
tBI DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANT.l
PARIS, September 27.-M. Alexander
Dumas has lately been amusing himself at
the expense Of the managerial fraternity of
Paris. He wrote a play which he had
copied in the usual way but omitted his
name from the title page. He sent it to the
manager of a well-known theater with
note asking his consideration on behalf of
the work, but of course he carefully avoided
giving any clue by which he could be
recognized. In few days he received his
manuscript and with it note, the contents
of which must be known to everyone who
has succumLed to the weakness of writing a
play. The manager regretted its insult
ableness and returned it with thanks,
Then Dumas sent it to the director of an
other theater, from whom he received the
same answer, and then to another and an
other-always with the same result. The
play is still going the rounds, and the cele-
brated author of 1.-THE Clemenceau case"
has declared that if any manager is willing
to accept the play and produce it simply
on its merit. and without announcing the
name of the author, he shall have it for
nothing, as a reward for the practical back
ing of his opinion. and he will be given per-
mission 10 consult the critics on it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
GRANTING RIGHTS OF WAY.
Important Street Railroad Ordinances
Recommended 10 City Councils,

important Street Railroad Ordinances
Recommended 10 City Councils.
The Committee on Corporations met yes
terday afternoon and affirmatively recon-
mended ordinances granting the Duquesne
Street Railway Company the right to enter
upon and lay tracks on Ellsworth avenue,
Penn avenue, Sheridan avenue and Kirk
wood street; granting the Larimer Street
Railway Company the right to use Collins
avenue, Union avenue. Broad street,
Frankstown avenue, Lincoln avenue and
Mayfower street; granting the Howard
Street Railway Company the right to use
Anderson avenue, Arabella street, Den
nison avenue, Walnut and College streets;
granting the Union Street Passenger Rail-
way Company the right to use Brownsville
avenue, Washington avenue, Allen street.
Second street, Asteroid way and Carson
street; granting the Union Storage Company
the right to lay switch track on Liberty
street, alss to erect bridge across First
avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
SMOKING THE PIPE OF PEACE.
Reports of the Indians Uprising nre Said to
he False.


he False.
CHICAGO, September PIT have not
heard of any danger Of an Indian uprising
of any formidable proportions, but there
never has been time when the Indians
could do more damage than at present
should they break out" said Adjutant
General Robert Williams, of General Miles
staff, to-day. General Williams remark
was in reply to aQuestion concerning a pub
lished interview with one Captain Trim
beldon, at Pittsburg, in which the latter
said that an Indian uprising was imminent.
"With regard to Captain Trimbleton
know nothing. There is no such officer in
the army that I am aware Of" continued
General Williams. II have heard before
of the belief among the Indians that q Mes
siah who would destroy the whites was to
come The propaganda was first preached
a year or more ago by medicine man OF
the Shoshones, on the upper end of the Big
Horn Valley, and spread among other
tribes. Tribal antipathies would stand in
the way of the Indians combining to attack
the whites, and / consider the present mill
tary force in the Indian country sufficient
to repress any outbreak"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
FOR IT'S NEW BUILDING.

The Lnwrcncevillc Turnverein Selects the
Necessary Committees.
The following gentlemen were appointed
as Finance and Building Committee by
the Lawrenceville Turnverein, at its last
meeting, to look after the construction OF
the new hall; d. @. Schlegel, President;
John Wslch, Vice President; Robert
Hyman, Secretary; M. A. Snyder, financial
Secretary; T. G. Kellerman, Treasurer;
Martin McKerman, August Pieper, WILL
lam NebinN Charles Nolle, Fred. Schwappe,
Adam Kemp, Peter Jung, Rudolph
Hyman. Henry Fuchs, John Rippal. Press
Committee, Robert Hyman, William
Nebins, NJ. A. Snyder and Henry Fuchs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
SUICIDE OF A PREACHERS SON.
A Unique Fnneral in the Presence Of a
Strange Spectacle.


WINCHESTER, KY, September 27.-The
most unique funeral on record was that of
Ezekiel johnson, which took place in
Breathitt county. The deceased was lad 13
years old, the son of Rev. Elisha johnson, a
Baptist minister. In April. 1889, the boy was
chastised by his father and sent into the field
to pillow oats. In a short time he was
missed, and was found hanging to q tree
on the outskirts of the field, having COM
mitted suicide in a fit OF anger. A few
days ago the funeral was preached. Elab-
crate preparations for the ceremony had
been made. The clothes worn by the boy
at the time of his decease were stuffed, his
shoes and hat placed in the proper position,
and this effigy hanged by the same rope to
the same tree.
In the presence Of this spectacle the fu-
neral ceremonies were conducted. Over the
grave OF the lad, short distance of, a little
house was built, and on this was stretched
canvas. upon which, in large letters was
printed conversation with sister lust
prior to his death. The iuneral services
were continued three days, and the crowd
present is said to have been the largest ever
convened in the county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
BUCKEYE ENTERPRIsK
Ohio Capitalists Interested In Rich Nickel
Deposit.

Ohio Capitalists Interested In Rich Nickel
Deposit.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
CLEVELAND, September 27.-The expert
ments with armor plate for the navy during
the past week at Annapolis have been
watched with close attention here and the
bill passed by the House on Thursday ap-
propriatrng 81, ,OOO, 900 to enable the Secre-
tary Of the Navy to~purchase nickel ore or
nickel matte for the manufacture OF the
nlckel-steel armor is especially gratifying
to a number of Northern Ohio capitalists.
A syndicate in which some Cleveland
capitalists are interested and which in
cludes NJ. A. Barber, T. W. Cornell, s. j.
RitchIe and other Akron moneyed men,
owns and is now developing what are GER
tain to be the richest nickel deposits in the
world. These deposits occur in combina-
tion with copper in ridges 100 feet high or
more and are near Sudbury Junction in
West Ontario, on the main line of the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
LAUNCHING NEW VESSELS.
The Largest, With One Exception, Ever
Constructed In the United stntes.

The Largest, With One Exception, Ever
Constructed In the United stutes.
PHILADELPHIA, September 27. - The
new steamship Ell Sol, built for the Pacific
Improvement Company. of New York, was
successfully launched at the shipyard OF
William Cramp & Sons at O'Clock this
afternoon in the presence OF large crowd
OF spectators. She is the largest vessel, with
one exception, ever built in the United
States. The steamship is intended for service
between New York and New Orleans. She
IS 400 feet long, 4S feet beam and 33A feet
deep and has tonnage OF 4,3OO. She will
be run as freight ship exclusively, no ac-
commodaIions being provided for passen-
gers.
The Algonquin, built by Cramp & Sons
fer the Clyde line, left this port to-day for
New York. The United States cruiser
Newark. launched several months ago, is
nearly completed, and viii be ready for her
or ten days
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
TREASURE TRovE.

Railway worlmen Discover Quantity of
Coin 500 Years Old.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE ooAPANYJ
LONDON, September N.-Following close
on the discovery at Austerlitz, another find,
which has great deal of interest for an
tiquarians, though of different class, has
just been made at Shipley near Ilkeston, in
the county of Derbyshire. Some workmen
were engaged In making excavations for
new railway line, when they turned up a
red clay urn, aud on opening it they found
that it contained several hundred coins.
both gold and silver, which are 800 years
old.
The workmen did not know the value of
the coins, so they divided them up. One of
them, however, began to talk of their luck,
and it is therefore very probable that, in ac-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
MRS. ECHENLEYS OFFER ACCEPTED,
The Park Committee II Willing 60 Pur-
chase the Park Entrance.

The Committee on Parks met yesterday
afternoon, for the purpose of considering
the ordinance referred to them by Councils,
for the purchase of 10 acres OF ground from
Mrs. Schenley, for a park entrance, for s15,-
600.
The ordinance brought forth some little
discussion as to the advisability of expend-
ing so much money for park purposes.
Chairman Holiday. of Common Councils,
stated that he was opposed to the large ex-
penditures when there was pressing need for
improvement in other directions. Chief
Bigelow was present and urged that there
could be no greater improvement than q
park for the people, and that the purchase
would not necessitate an increased sppro-
priation.
The ordinance was afirmatively recon-
mended to Councils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
The Nationalists Alleged to Have Purposely
Given ProyOcatiOn to the Peace
full Policemen.
PROGRESS OF THE TIPPERLRI TRIAL
Tue Defendants Score an Important Point and Enter q
Formal Protest Against Two Of tho
Magistrates
SUCCESSOR TO SECRETARY BALfoUR CHOSEN

The attack of the Irish police upon the
populace and members of Parliament has
produced profound impression throughout
England. The Tories endeavor to explain
the matter by asserting that Intentional
provocation was given by the Nationalists.
1t has been decided not to try the accused
at Tipperary separately.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
THE LASH IN DELAWARE.
A Solitary Prisoner Has Justice Melted Out
10 Him In a Vigorous Foru.

WILMINGTON. DEL, September 27.-One
lone culprit stood pilloried for an hour in
the rain, and afterward hugged the post while
Sheriff Allen laid on 80 lashes at New
Castle Jail this morning. 1t was Edward
DENLY. negro, who had been convicted OF
sssaulting Mrs. Margaret C. Hukill, a
white woman.
The Sheriff piled the cat with more than
usual yigor, but no blood was drawn.
DENLY stood the ordeal without finching,
then he begged chew of tobacco and went
back to his cell laughing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
OLDER THAN UNCLE SAM.
MRS. JANE BUMeARDNER, OF WEST WR-
GINA, HAS PASSED Ioa.

She In In the Pink of Henlth-sews and
Stitches TO Perfectiou-Smokes n Corn
cob Pipe Regulurly-Hns nm Immense
Family.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrspArcH.,
PARKERsBURG. September 27.-There
were two attractions at the fourth annual
reunion of the Army of West Virginia last
week in this city. One was ex-President
Hayes, the other the Oldest person in West
Virginia. Mrs. Jane Bumgardner, whose
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
FULL OF SPECIAL INTEREST
VIII be the Services Mt Christ's Unlversulls
Church This Evening.

Church This Evening.
There will be service of special interest
at Christ's Universalist Church, Curry In
stitute Hall, this evening. The pastor,
Rev. W. s. Williams. has number of
friends among the members of the Innes
band, now playing az the Exposition. As a
compliment to Mr.. Williams o brass quar-
tet will be present and render the music for
the service.
In addition. Prof. G. P. Lowe, the famous
xylophone performer, also member of the
baud, will contribute solo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28
A Fast Pair Cnptured.

CINc1NsATI. September N.--Two shop
liftsrs, Mra A. L. Emerson. aged 40, and
Miss Maurice carpsnter. aged 20, were ar
rested to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28

MADRID, September 27.-It is reported
that the Spanish government is placing a
Gordon of troops along the frontier of Portu-
gal in consequence OF the appreheusions of
revolution in that country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-28

cordance with the laws which govern treas
ure trove. they will have to hand over at
least a part OF the gold to the crown or its
representatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-14
He Got the job.
Toledo Blade.l

Farmer Crane, who lives over on the town
line. has some very unique methods OF eX-
aiming the men who apply to him from
time TO time for work.
Last evening tall big-boned fellow, IN ms
shirt-sleeves, asked Crane II he had any
work 10 do.
81 don't know" SAID the farmer. can
you tend horses!n
"Yes, indeedy; I've worked about horses
all my life."
Come around here to the pump" said
Crane. and he led the way to common
sucker-rod pump near the barn. Going IN;
side he got a long, narrow pitcher, and
placed it under the spout. There" SAID
he, pump that pitcher full OF water, "
The big-boned fellow complied. carefully
pumping the pitcher full without spiliing
"That'll do" said Crane. Go inside
and get ready for supper; TN give you q
job in the morning."
low asked Crane what pumping the pltchei
full of water had TO do with his getting
Job.
well, I'll Just tell YOU. This IS mighty
dry weather. and water IS getting scarce.
You must have thought that tar, lot you
didn't spill any water. II you hadh
pumped hard the water would have been
spilled, and il you had, pumped 700
hard the water would have gone
over the pitcher. Now. the way /,
argue is this: II fellow don't pump hard
enough, he won't work hard enough. III he
pumps too hard. he'll work too hard tor
little while. and | don't want either KIND
10 work for me. You pumped exactly
right, and you got o JOB"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-14
Dnmas's CoIored Granddaughter.
90 phuodelphia Telegraph.


And now we are informed that NIUE.
Jeaunine Dumas. the youngest ana Vniy
unmarried daughter of the author OF y La
Dame aux Camellas,n is about 70 espouse
tie Comte do Hauterive. Her elder SISTER
Coleite became Nine. Lipmann, number
of wears ago. and is renowned as being
very eccentric and very tond of
flirtations Jeannine. VINO was namea
by her father after the heroine o,
his comedy, Mime. Auoray ioeaI
rather peculiar choice, since the
damsel OF the play is the mother OF an
ilIegjtimats child. is by no means pretty,
the drop of black blood in her VEINS. as IS
often the case, showing more Conspicuous
ly In her complexion and features man II
does in those of her illustrious latuet'
Yet the Younger Dumas Is only an octo-
room. SO that the tInge OF Color IN ms
children ought TO be imperceptloie. ~ Is
so in his own case, since the passage OF
years has silvered the crisp masses Oh MS
curly hair, which was really the 0,iiI pefu-
liarity in his appearance that tSIn .nat ms
father had been quadroon. hnS. ooan-
nine resembles him greatly IN cnaiaose e
and in intelligence. while the eides. sister
takes more after her famous granoia IN
the author of Monte Cristo. inelr
mother. who is still living. Is nusSiAn
princess.