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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21
NEW MAIL POUCH CATCHER.
A Pennsylvania Man Thinks He Has an Id

T
of Value to Uncle Sam.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.,
MCKEEsPoRT, October 2O-Samuel Wamp-
Ter, OF Larimer ST on is the inventor of a
novel apparatus catching and delivering
pouches, which laims is superior to any,
thing yet shown here are three parts to the
invention, and \ IL both deliver and catch
mail while the train is going at lightning speed.
He will make effort to gain the attention
Of Uncle Sam 20 the utility of the invention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21

SILKs.-Heavy corded velours, crystals
and bengalines, in full line of colorings for
street and evening wear.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE
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White SHANGHAI Silks.

The genuine article-pure silk, excellent
quality, at Csc and 75c yard.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
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Fur and Feather Trimming

As On Sale To-Day.
Blue Larmer-a new fur, soft and downy,
gives striking finish to Gown or Wrap.
Real Astrakhan Bands, inch to inches,
75c, S5c, 81 80 to 80 rs.
Thibet, Blue or White, adds more than
its price as nobby finish.
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The sNaNow-ta0 stil remains the only style Of garment
tolerated BY fashion for Evening Dress Wear

And it is now in the power of every gentleman to
have garment of this style in his wardrobe. Time
was, and not long ago, either when it neces-
sary to go to a tailor, leave your measure and
presently find yourself presented with a neat little
bill never under $50, and generally running up to
s75 This has always been garment where the
tailor got in his fine work-in price
We want you to know that this is all unneces-
sary at the present time. We carry an immense
line of these garments of every size and shape,
and We'll guarantee to fit any man, not actually de-
We sell these garments separately, coat vest or
, we'll sell you an Imported Broadcloth Coat and
this price can you perfectly as in the more ex
ich we have liberal supply. Style doesn't cost here
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21
GRATEFUL. COMFORTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.

"By thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations of digestion and
nutrition, and by careful application of the
fine properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps
has provided our breakfast tables with deli.
carely favored beverage which may save us
many heavy doctors bills. 1t is by the judicious
use of such articles of diet that a constitution
may be gradually built up until strong enough
to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds
of subtle maladies are floating around us ready
to attack wherever there is a weak point. We
may escape many fatal shaft by keeping our
selves well fortified with pure blood and prop
erly nourished frame."-Civil SerUice Gazette.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only in half-pound tins, by Grocers, labeled
thus: JAMES EPPS & Co, homeopathic
Chemists London. England fe22-32-TuS
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Ostrich Feather Trimming.

Black and all evening shades. Prices to
suit as well-5O cents to S5.
4lnch Black French Feather Band, Just
new, excellent value.
We mention Black Raccoon, Light Lynx,
Black Marten, Angora, Persian Lamb,
Black Monkey, ETC., etc., and still half has
not been told.
Visit this extensive FUR and FEATHER
TRIMMING DEPARTMENT. and be con-
vinced that our methods of dealing and
advertising are above criticism,
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B.&B.

EVERY day new goods in dress trimmings
at 10 Penn ave, Refining & Wild's.
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JAMES ARCHIBALD d BRO,
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES,
96 and 81 Second avenue. between Wood and
Smith1eld streets.
Carriages for funerals, S.. Carriages for
operas, parties. etc. at the lowest rates. All new
carriages. Telephone communication.
my6-90 IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21
PLAIDS!
DAPPLED WOODS!

Both imported, both at Is cents yard.
So pretty, so good, so great bargain that
you'll buy your Dresses for yourself and
daughters here this week.
No such display in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21
THIS MORNING.

Splendid chance for Evening Party
Dresses.
Silk Warp Crepe Indien, cream white,
27 inches wide, 25 cents yard-not halt the
import price it was intended to retail for.
24-inch Cream Bengaline, dollar goods,
60 cents.
The finest All-Silk Plain Crepes, and the
best ever retailed, 81.
New Silk Figured Crepes, with figures in
self color-rich goods, at moderate cost.
54-inch Scotch Suitings, yard lengths,
individual patterns, 81 25. A desirable,
nobby bargain like this is not found in
many Dress Goods Departments.
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IN SOLID OAK, $40.

This is a picture of a new
Chamber Suite, in solid oak,
of high hnish-large bureau
with beveled mirror, 22x28,
splasher back washstand and
full-size double bedstead. Its
equal in value cannot be found
in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
B. & B.

One OF our buyers had nerve enough to
make some large purchases that go on sale
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19
EsgIish Railway Accommodation.

An American actor who is travelling
through England writes this to The New
York Sun; "Det me assure you that ! am as
patriotic as when | sailed out OF New York,
but really | must take OF my hat 10 hs
superbrailroad system of carrying theatrical
troupes in England. We ave been on a tour
two or three months, and we have always
had two elegant carriages or cars entirely 10
ourselves. These are not compartments, like
tho ordinary English carriage, but saloon
carriages. with another for our star and her
maid. The roads make up these special
trsins on Sunday for theatrical people only.
For instance, u troupe desires to 20 from
Birmingham 10 Manchester, another troupe
is booked from Birmingham TO Derby, and
stlll another from Derby 30 Liverpool. The
railroad makes up rs special, takes the two
companies from Birmingham, drops one ut
Derby, takes mp the other there, and carries
the last 30 Liverpool II is economical and
IL is comfortable. This Is going on all over
the kingdom OF Sunday, and the Midland
carries an immense number Of travelling
ulnyers.h
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

place. Later be became a member Of the
National Turnvcrcin. His first eight was
with a. McDickcn, Of The American Athletic
clubof Bruoklyn In le5Sh he pounded Johnny
Behan, OF the Institutes Of Brooklyn, but the
latter was awarded tho decision on a techni-
cality. In March. lSs9, he mot J. J. Kelly,
of New York, at Pdrepa hall. After a hur-
ricane fight. Stucky put his antagonist TO
sleep in the third round with a punch in the
jaw.
The same night he knocked out T. Doherty,
Of the Pastimes, but two nights after lost
from Pat Cahiil, who was afterwards de-
clarei professional On Dec. 10 STICKY met
]. +. Iiaggerty, OF the Manhattans, and beat
him.
But one more man worthy Of Stucky's fists
now remained. This was j. VI. McAuliffe, Of
the Bridgecilh. They met, and STICKY drove
his antagonist easily to the ropes. McAuliffe,
feeling that the game was up, clinched and
threw Sturdy by a cross bullock The foul
was plain, AMI Stucky was given the fight.
This left him the championship, Cahil being
rulsl oat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19


The splendid feature OF the house, one I'M
exccllei in beauty and magniicence, is the
grand stairway of white marble leading
from the entrance 10 the main floor. IL Is
thirty-two feet IN width up 10 the entrance
IL the amphitheatrr; here il divides in two
flights TO right and left, giving a splendid
view from the five galleries above or the ca
pacious landing and court below. The balus-
trades are of rose %auticn.n with hand rail Of
Algerian onyx. The beautiful bronze new.
els, striking candclahra and magnificent
chandeliers never fail % impress By their
wonderful beauty as a rare artistic colnbina.
tion. Another fine feature is the ceiling
formed by the central landing.
Between the pillars i the Venetian mosaic
ceiling Of the avant foyer, higher mp a myriad
Of panels striking IN elaborate carving, and
further above the rich restful printing OF ia.
ceiling. From the .irs; laudilg a mouu.
mental door gives admission to the rear
boxes, amphitEeatre aud orchestra chairs.
Two bronze caryatiias. Tragedy and Comedy,
with backing II yellow ard green marble,
guard the entrance aud uphold the peliment,
with two marble cupids leaning upon the
coat OF arms If the city.
The Sale front OF the house is elaborate in
the artistic treatment of its walls aud ceiling.
with paintings by Violet aud Carpeaux. The
grand foyer is l15 feet long, u wide and 80
high. In the design Of the ceiling, 10y Bau.
dey, Comedy Is the figure, in heroic Size, on
one side, Tragedy on the other, with Melody
and Harmony soaring aloft between them.
The auditorium. almost equal "a In Scala, i,
circular, vita four tiers II boxes above las
parquet, and a gallery, its scaling capacity
being 2,liG. The prevailing culors Of thu
decoration are red and gold. Tie uit'h of
the auditorium between the boX,s l. - feet.
the depth ~.
The arrangements Of the various d.part-
ments Of this immense establishment, from
its library with scores Of 80 operas, 5,OOl
pamphlets ami 1900 prints ard conserva-
tory to the opera house proper are complete
in all requirements, and up to the time in
which it was constructed IL stood without a
rival. The stage is lIS feet wide. ~ feet
deep and 1916 feet high, with a proscenium
opening Of 80 feet. TO Indicate the extent Of
the building, IL is stated that there are 1881
doors, and the stage has - dressing rooms
for artists, each Including u small ante cham.
Der. There are dressing room facilities for
53s. Ordinarily the stage necessitates the
service Of 20 carpenters: with "L'Africaine,'
it requires 10 for the working Of the ship.
There are 80 musicians, 10 choristers aud
loo su"pernumeraries,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

Tosca, o~yerpowerel by her love for Mario,
consents. Scarpia places his arm around her,
but she revolts from his caresses. Notwith-
standing her promises, she seizes a knife and
stabs him to the heart.
la the fifth act the murder of Scarpia Is
still undiscovered. La Tosca tells the cap
tain Of the guard that she has reformed her
part II the engagement, and that he must
carry out Srarpia's orders about the feigned
execution and escape. Mario Cavaradossi is
lei out, AMI the soldiers fire. lie falls. The
soldiers retire, leaving La Tosca alone with
the body. She cxclaims:
Mario, come! All Is ready | have our
passports! The carriage is here. In an hour
we shall nave crossed the frontier
But Mario does not answer. Death is not
'eigued, but real. Scarpia's promises TO La
Tosct were lies. When she realizes that Ma
rio is dead she jumps over the parapet into
the Tiber, and the curtain falls.
And this is the play which has delighted
France, disguised America, and to which
England seems to be now giving a kind Of
pleased liberation.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19
OBSERVATIONS ON WHIST.
What Il II That Constitutes a Good Whist
PLAYER.

Player
The game of whist lies 81 close 10 human
nature that when we say OF a man that he is
a good whist player We necessarily imply
that be is not only a good fellow, but has
well balanced intellectual faculties. But
there are many persons who ARE dubbed good
whist players who do not deserve the title.
You near Miss Ks name mentioned. '0h,
yes says some one, ''and such a good whist
player. too" With the majority NJ people
the affairs uf life are SO urgent that they
have not the time TO devote TO a thorough
study Of the gume-and no one can master il
without devoting to it much time and atten-
ton.
When, therefore, these people meet some
one who knows a few more rules than they
do, who occasionally disputes a play and who
carries about an air Of confidence. inmedi.
ately they exclaim, what a good whist
player" Thus it Is that many have reputa-
tons which they do not deserve. | once
played with a lady who insisted on playing
the highest card Of a suit first and who in.
variably led from her weakest suit. When
the Opportunity zane mildly demonstrated
and was snapped up for my pains, AMI shortly
afterward was informed that the lady was
considered one OF the best PLAYERS in the
small community In which she lived.
But what is it, then, that really constitutes
a good whist player; Not a knowledge Of
rules, or, indeed, any amount Of experience
although these are necessary, can OF them
selves alone constitute Il gonl whist player.
One must have all the hest qualities Of a
Judge, united with the quickness Of intellect
which makes a good Frenchman: one must
have a sense of humor which instantly per-
ceives contrasts. together with the best judg-
ment, which unites extremes. In brief, the
ability of "A good whist player is the ability
70 rise above the battle field, 10 throw of the
petty ~annoyances aud TO he able ~ view ia a
broad minded way large results. One must
be able to plny his own hand, which he
knows. and the hand Of his partner, which
be can but infer, just as il they were one,
lie must lie able. also, 10 view the hands Of
his opponents in the same broad way.
But more thsu this, he must be able TO ac-
commodate himsels 10 his partners play. and
10 drop all rule il the occasion demands, on
the instant, and 10 be able to take it up as
quickly. This is where his knowledge of hui
man nature m 10 the front, and this is
where be leaves all rules and presidents and
text books behind him. The plays which We
see illustrated in books are good TO study.
but they must necessarily suppose that each
player is a perfect hand. As there are very
few perfect whist players, consequently the
good player must he guided in many cases by
his partners ilea OF the game, and not his
own Thus We viii perceive, If We examine
the matter, that not every one who tries it
can make a good whist player.
Tom LANSING.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

hama OF violet urOcatr.le niarolc, are gilt
bronze groups IN the angles. From a more
distant point the effect Of the frontage 10
completed by the cuTula Of the auditorium,
topped with a cap OF bronze, llsdtly adorned
VITA gliding. On the gable end of the stage
roof is Leluensne's Pegasus" and at either
end Of the main roof structure Mlllet's noble
brouaes, "Apollo Lifting His Golden Tyre"
The lateral frontage os tine house is less or
nate, and both marble and bronze are less
freely used.
The bewilderins elfectof this maze in form
and power in color makes 1t difficult 10 deter.
mine the value OF the harmony in this elab-
orately wrought design. the flight of steps
leading up TO the piliarei portico TO the prin-
cipal entrance that is half hidden from the
front has been pronounced a Cav 10y critics.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

ELLEN TERRY IN THE FAD HEART
fully as possible. another SAYS that she dresses
when uf the stay Ia cheap and poorly made
cotton GOWNS, ard wears the same bonnet all
tine year round: another that her tastes ara
aesthetic AMI that she Affects neutral tints and
r~lingins folds Of delicate silk. Perhaps this
little entry from Charles Reade's diary, writ
ten many years ago, may be 81 interest in
this connection:
''Ellen Terry is m enigma. Her eyes are
pale, her nose rather long, her mouth nothing
particular. Complexion delicate brick dust,
her hair rather like tow, yet somehow she is
beautiful Her expression kills every pretty
face you se beside her. Her figure is lean
and bony, her hand masculine in size and
form, yet she is a pattern Of fawnlikc grace.
Whether IN n9yement or repose, grace per-
vades the busy. In character impulsive, in
Ielligeut, weak, hysterical-all that is abom-
Unable and charming in woman"
She is certe'nly sympathetic, or ste could
not play her Parts. She is undoubtedly
beautiful, or the dear public would not look
at her with - much interest. She Is slightly
unconventional, for she has had -four nus.
bands aud only one Is dead.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

After this match there is 70 DO another 10
decide who snail play with Steinitz for the
championship oi the world, he now holding
that honor. The match began on New Years
day, and will continue un every Friday, sun
day, Tueslay ami wednesday until finished.
lsalor Gunsbcrg Is II native Of Buda-Pesth.
During the Paris exposition nf 1877 ve de-
fcatcd RoSfnrEal nj clesr, who attempted to
give him odds. Some ten years lni,f he went
To London. where ie trnk up his reel
Shortly after he attracted aitput.on. playing
the chess utomaton Mephisto. Since then
he has gained many houors at different tour
uamentS.
Michael Iynnoyitch Tschigorin is a Russian,
as his maine indicates, and about - years old.
lie first appeared as a chess player at the in
tcrnatl0nal tournament at Berlin In 1851.
There he as,unlshei older players by his brill
liant moves. In lSS2 at Vienna aud lSS at
London he aided 10 his growing reputation.
His match with Steiniiz in Havana and his
success ia the sixth American congress are
matters with which all who interest them
selves IN chess matters are familiar.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19
ELLEN TeRRY'S TRIUMPH.
She Shares Honor with Irving In the
Latest London Success.

1850 @'sh'
1t has been qlong time since any play has re-
ccivcd such extensive newspaper attention As
has ''fhe Dead Heart, " recently brought out
in London. That the English pres, should lie
votc considerable space To the production is
not ut all remarkable, but tina American,
French. and even German periodicals should
i'll columns with reviews aud illustrations Of
the piece AMI criticisms almost universally
favorable, too, Of the players, is somewhat
surprising. It is safe to decide that nothing
but unusual merit could bring this about;
that while the mere fact that such an actor
rs Henry lrgin- has devoted great sums Of
money and infinite care In The Dead Heart"
would make the event of its presentation
worthy Of notice, that fact is not sufficient
in itself Ia call out the Hood of description
and co~mmenlstion which has occurred.
But it is strange that in all tlle-, columns
OF type out>ile Of England there should bt
80 few references 10 Ellen Terry, whom the
critics are not woLt tn neglect. While Nr.
Irving is. Of course, the Ceutcrpierc of the
play, Miss Terry's part Is conspicuous aud
important, and she deserves much credit for
the way in which she has played it.
Everybody knows of Ellen Trrry's previous
stage triumphs. They have been many and
brilliant. That she Is at the head Of the list
Ellen Terry the woman no one, apparently,
SHOWS anything, Tor no two writers agree In
their descriptions of her. Take the matter OF
dress. for instance. Oue writer says she Is an
exquisite and follows the fashions as faith.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19
An Old staC Coat.

The short waisted cont worn by the well
known actor, Felix Morris, In "The Old Mu.
stefan" is nearly 100 years old. II was bought
In Montreal and belonged to a French emigre.
The still, high, velvet collar is made with q
neatness that no modern tailor could match
with hand work, and all the stitchery Is Of
the exquisite 1neness that no one sees now in
thi. age Of machines, except IN the work Of
the old seamstresses or their few conservative
pupils.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

rible for ne stag they said. But in each
case the result VIZ the same-the theatres
were filled at ca ID performance. In Paris
great audiences THtlerpd to see what could
call forth such praise: in America the Curl
osity Of the peo'l e was aroused to see what
was worthy # such wholesale conformation.
For some reasnu the play was not given in
London until the present season, but recently
Mrs. Bernard Beare has brought il out in the
English metropolis. Stoical john Bull has
not gone to either extreme in speaking OF the
piece-rapturcs ure not in his line. The Eng.
lish critics say little Of Sariou's work, but
they praise Mrs. Bernarl-Beere.
A condensed story Of the play follows: A
young artist. Mario C~avaradpssi. is painting
in a church in Rome. Cesare AugeloUti, a po.
itcal prisoner who has escaped from the
Castle st Angelo, PUSHES in and beg, CHyars.
dos>i 10 save hin. Mario swears to do so.
ana dresses Cesarc In woman clothes, taking
HIM in that disguise from the church to his
studio. laron Scarpia, regent OF police,
traces the fugitives, but by the time he has
reached Mario's studio they have nsd to the
latter's country house, the location Of which
is known only - its owner and his mis-
ITIAaA HAH AD MHHI 49, 20 III
on Ia Tosc,, i.,I,psv 10 discover a. ,,ha-a.
ahor,s and tsiIs her In ordar % IA ,bis mot,
that her lovar bn. t,sd win q nm in wo-
mans CO. ,,ns Lnt tb,, be b.s rnn og NTH
wom,n
Ia To-, Il rou.o1 70 a naroyvsu ~ io,,.
ousv and roes % Marie. win, fnIInval An,
without her kpovladg. nv ,bs no,jc. sh.
6nds Mario and overwbslms him with rs.
nroach.. N.-,o r.,.al. ,La ,rr,h all -.
10 Anpplotti srill half attired IN femoia cos.
tuma Ia Tosra gr,sns tha si,p.,ior a, o,ca
and the lover, fan into each o,bcr's arms
A, thai iustant a noise IL hoard outs,ba ,bs
villa II !. tba u,Iics Tho lov.rs cnncsal
Angsl,t,i In . grit,o ms, a. ,bs noIfc. fo,c.
an entrance In Tosca and Mario syear tbat
thay do nor know where Angslo,d q and
N.r;o ia ,,L.r % n, o5tair,r- ra,n La,yin,
Scarni. and In Tos,n ,oysfbsr Scnrnis
saysi
;.Tell me wher. snyolo,.i IA anil Won will
save MARI C-oyaraIn.,i from a m,uyai.
mari Incur.
Ia Tosca s~xcl,ins. "Wb,. 4. b,n,eri,y
behind that d,or,1
Scarnia rsnli,.. with cool m,,t,pi.v "ob,
merely tbistMnrio award. ~ reciining in
AN easy chair. his leys and arms ar. tisI I,s-
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19
GRAND OPERA HOUSE At PARIS.
II Il In Many Respects the Most Wonder
fui Theatre in the World.

The Grand Opera house at Paris, although
1t was compl-tSl In 1874 by the republic,
stands a monument 10 the second empire. In
1850 IL Yves decided 10 build a memorial Of
this period Of peace aud prosperity which
should stand for all time. One hundred and
s~eventy-o one plans were received from the
most celebrated architects Of the day, Charles
GARNER being the successful candidate. The
building is the largest Of its kind In the
world, covering an area Of Is, 500 square yards,
or nearly three acres, the great 81. Peters
burg theatre, next in size, covering one aud
oneseventh. Its cubic mass Is 4,2s7 90 feet,
Munich, the next in point OF bulk, being
l,296,0OO. IL is heated by fifteen furnaces
and lighted by 1900 gas jets supplied by ten
miles Of pipe, and the reservoirs In basement
and on roof providing against fire casualties
hold over 100000 gallons Of water. The
ground site cost 100000, the building over
5000, 600.
The spacious steps are Of st. Gle sand
stone, the ground door Of Larrys free stone,
adorned by numerous statues, while higher
still is the balcony or loggia. Sixteen Bava-
rinn stone uIgaviiths stand out against n
background Of red Jura stone. This glaring
color contrast Mt first met criticism, but was
evidently left TO he toned by time. These
columns are connected by balconies ~ pol
isbed stone with balusters Of green Swedish
marble, and with them eighteen columns Of
peach blossom marble, with gilded capitals.
These columns sustain a rideau or curtain Of
Jura stone, sheltering the loggia, ornamented
with gilt bronze busts and brackets. In
order 10 increase the altitude Of the building,
the uttic above, rich Ia sculpture, hhs lie
back round incrustcd with a golden mosaic,
which gives wonderful animation 10 the fg
ures and arabeagues by its changing reflection,
Higher up n row Of gilt bronze mnslSs runs
along the frontage, and HIGHER still. above
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-19

wears old, five feet
nine inches high,
snd In condition
weighs no pounds.
He Is holder Of the
mile championship
as a runner. He
began running in
1854 and in 'lSsj
won a four mile
scratch race m Lon
don. Later be won
4 five mile steeple-
chase and in 1856 a
ten mile n In
1881 aud lSSS he