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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
CARDS FOR THREE.
New Game That is said TO be Better Thar
Cut-Thront Euchre.

New Game That 10 said TO be Better Than
Cut.Thront Euchre.
Boston Courier.1
Everybody who plays cards knows how
few games there are which are intended or
adapted to three people. Now there is
new game called Threes. The cards rank as
in whist, except that the ace is lowest and
the king the head OF the suit All the cards
are used.
Nine cards are dealt to each OF the three
players, three at time. The eldest hand,
having sorted his cards, names the suit he
chooses for his. The second hand in turn
does likewise, and then the dealer. The
fourth suit is trumps The eldest hand leads,
and whoever takes the trick leads until all
nine cards are taken. The player must follow
suit if possible, otherwise he may trump or
discard at pleasure. The points
that count are the ace. the ten, and the two
spot. For each of these cards he fails to
take in the suit he has named as his the
player forfeits one point. For each OF the
aces tens or two-spots In other suits which
he takes, he scores one. The ace, ten and
two of his own suit do not count for him,
but he is obliged 10 take them or forfeit q
point for each one which he lacks.
When the nine tricks have been played
the remaining cards are dealt; three, three,
and two to each player, thus giving them
eight apiece. The odd card is faced oD the
table. The lead is with the player who
took the last trick of the first deal in the
hand, but he must lead from the suit
that has been turned on the table.
If he cannot, the lead passes to
the next player, and if necessary to
the next. If the card turned is ''thir-
teener" the first player may lead from his
suit; if he has none, the next player leads
from his suit, and so on. The trick goes to
vhomsoever can take it BY suit, or, in lack
of card in suit, with a trump. If the
table card takes it, the trick remains faced
until the end of the hand, when it belongs
to the one who takes the last trick. In this
case the lead remains with the person lead
ing the table trick, as it is called; and the !
PLAYER leads from any suit he chooses.
The number of pointsin game is usually
nine, but the number may be changed at
pleasure. The largest number OF cards
counts one; each ace, ten and two-spot in a
suit not that of the player counts one; each
ace, ten and two in the players own suit
counts him nothing, but for each one that
he rails to take he forfeits one point on his
scora
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

tisanship, oppression and corruption. And
further, we believe that no interference what
soever with our State election by the general
Government should be countenanced Dy
any true friend of our political insltu-
tions. because of the dangers alluded 10
and because we most firmly believe that the
tice of the American people in the States them
selves, both North and South, will in the future,
as they have done in the past, be the most
powerful instrument that can be employed for
remedying any evils that may exist IN our cleo
ton laws. Therefore be it
Resolved. That we denounce the passage OF
this bill by the House of Representatives and
most earnestly protest against its enactment by
the Senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
KILLED BY FANATICS.
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SCORES THE
ENGLISH TEMPERANCE LEADERS.

he Admits That the Government Made q
Mistake in Presenting the Licensing
Bili-He Upholds England's Foreign
Policy and Ridicules Gladstone.
BIRMINGHAM, August 2.-Mr. Joseph
Chamberlain in speech here tonight, said
that the Government had made tactical
mistake in introducing the licensing bill
during session that was crowded with
business. The intentions OF the Government,
however, were good, and their proposals were
reasonable and beneicent, and ought to have
commanded the support of every temper
anee man. The proposals had. in fact,
secured the support Of the moderate friends
OF temperance, but the Government had
been balked by the unexpected hostility OF
the temperance fanatics who were repre-
sented by the leaders of the United Kingdom
Alliance, and, above all, by the unexpected
ed development of a party spirit that sougnt
every occasion to damage the Government
in power. he could respect the sincerity
OF some of the opponents of the measure. but
he could not say the same for their Glad
stonian and Parnellite allies, because
it was we'll known that the Par
nellites we're opposed to anything In
the nature of even moderate temperance re-
form, while majority of the Gladstonlans
was pledged to the hilt IN favor of the conf
pensation of publicans. The Government
erred in not foreseeing these contingencies,
but the temperance people had made
greater mistake in rejecting an opportunity
which might not occur again for many years.
Mr.. Chamberlain saw nothing to discour-
age the Unionists. The Government, he
said, had conducted its administrative work
with singular good fortune and success, and
had raised England's influence higher than
it had been for many years. Even the eopposi-
tion did not dare to lmpugn the foreign policy
of the Ministry. He ridiculed Mr.. Gladstone
for raising mo Popery" cry regarding the
mission of General Simmons, and claimed
that Lord Salisbury in sending regular
mission to the Vatican and his Catholic
fellows had acted in a more honorable and
straightforward way than if he had employed
an amateur, Mr.. Errington, who might be
rewarded with Baronetcy or be disavowed
later if party exigencies should require
such an action. In conclusion he prophe-
sled that at the next session the taxes would
be further reduced and free education would
be made universal,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
NOT A VERY LARGE WHEAT CROP
In Indie, But no Serious Deficiency Reported
in Any Province.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPArcH.I


rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, August 2-The Revenue and
Agricultural Department of the Govern
ment of India has issued a final memo
randum on the wheat crop of the season
1SS9-9O, based on final provincial reports.
The memorandum observes that throughout
the wheat growing area the rainfall seems to
have been both sufficient and timely up to
August o. September. after which there was
little or no rain except in March or April,
when it was too late to benefit the crops.
When sowing commenced the soil was un-
usually dry and was insuficiently moist
when the crop was ripening. The sole ex-
ceptions to the above conditions were Bonn
bay. Karnatha, which had heavy winter
rains, and Scinde, where an inuudation of
the Indus was extremely favorable.
As regards the area and outturn OF 1889
80 comparison with the averages for the
five years ending 18S8-S9 shows falling off
of both area and yield in every province ex-
eepting Scinde and Bengal. The latter is
remarkable in exhibiting smaller acreage,
but a larger yield than the normal. Taking
India as whole, there is decrease in the
area of 1, 800, 900 acres, or 5.74 per cent, and
in the outturn of 955, ,000t tons, or 13. .16 per
cent As regards condition OF stocks and
probable exports, it is remarked that, gen.
erallv speaking, stocks are not specially
abundant anywhere. No serious deficiency,
however, is reported fro,h any province. On
the whole it will be safe not to expect a
larger export, but there is no reason to fear
further serious falling off. The ton men,
tioued In this report is 371s bushels Of 60
mounds each
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
HARRlS0N'S GUEST.
BLAINE IS ENJOYING THE OCEAN BREEZE
AT CAPE MAY.

Quite Distinguished Party Tukes a Pleas.
ant Yacht Trip-The Presidents Chum,
Geucrai seweIl. on Hand-Plans for the
Next Few Days
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
CAPE MAY, August 2.-This day has
been most pleasantly spent by the distin-
guished visitors. This morning the Presi-
dent came over from Cape MAY Point to
Congress Hall. It was between 10 and II,
while Secretary Blaine was at breakfast.
While the President was waiting, General
Sewell and Enoch Pratt, the Baltimore
millionaire, Joined him. The President
and Mr.. Blaine then held an informal recep-
tion lasting some 20 minutes. They were
several times applauded before they left the
hotel in company with General Sewell, and
drove off to the Presidential cottage at Cape
May Point At II o'clock the steam launch
Juno, of Philadelphia, left the steamboat
Republics wharf with the following on
board: President and Mrs. Harrison. Secre-
tary Blaine, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. cKee, Baby
Mckee, Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mrs. Dem
mick, Rev. DR.. SEQ General and Mrs.
Seweil, VIM. j. Seweli the Misses Sewell.
Robert Sewell, VIM. J. SeweIl. Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. W. Boyd, Edw. c. Knight, OF
Philadelphia and ]. H. Moser, the Wash
ington artist, who is giving Mrs. Harrison
lessons in painting and drawing. The party
enjoyed a most pleasant glide over the waters
of the Delaware Bay, and visited the Della
ware breakwater inside of the stone wall
which cost the Government millions of dol
lars.
During the excursion Mr.. Blaine told
freely his admiration for Cape May and ex-
pressed himself as very much in love with
what he has seen of the place. 1t is posi-
BILE, but not probable, that he and the Presi-
dent will reman longer than they expected
at the Cape. The return to the steamboat
landing was made at o'clock. Mr.. Blaine
accom- panied the Presidents family to the
cottage where he will be guest during the
remainder of his visit. Tomorrow the
Presidents family and Secretary Blaine
will dine with General Sewell
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
THE STRENGTH OF MAN.
Climbing 5,OOO-Foor Mountain Equal TO
Lifting 81 Tons One Foot.

Lifting 0J Tons One tOOis
New York Ledger.1
The energy exerted by the human body
under certain conditions is astonishing.
Suppose a mountaineer weighing 40 po1nds
is making the ascent of a summit 1000 feet
high, from the poiut of starting. He has to
expand an amount of physical force found
by multiplying his weight by the height to
be assembled. In the case assumed, weight
of 40 pounds into height of 1000 feet
equals 100000 foot-pounds; or IN other
words 100000 pounds have to be lifted
one loot.
This is merely the work performed by the
muscles of the legs; but, beside this the
contractions of the muscle of the heart have
10 be taken into account. Assuming for the
sake OF simplicity in calculation only 100
beats of the pulse per minute, this would
give 120, 900 foot-pounds for the five hours
supposed to be required in ascending
a height of 1000 feet. Assuming further,
that the number of breathings per minute IS
on the average only 25, we have to add
further work Of 80, 900 foot-pounds.
: The total work performed during five
hours by a mountaineer consequently
amounts to l, $40, 900 foot pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

produced all the common phenomena and as
a clincher offered 500 to any medium In the
country who would perform trick tnat ne
could not discover He wrote upon slate,
which was bound together by cord in the
dark cabinet, and did it by means OF an
ebony wedge driven between the frames and
. thin sheet-like piece of steel that contained
q pencil. He had . gentleman write Woro
upon q piece of paper, then burned tne
paper in his presence, and presently came
out from his room with the word written In
bIood-red letters on his bare arm.
BY sLE1GHT OF HAND.
While the gentleman was doubling up the
paper Mr.. Lockwood, with his hand under
his coat, folded up one OF like size ana
shape, and by trick of palmistry, changed
them without the knowledge OF the author,
burning the bogus one. He did all the
rapping and noise trick by aid OF an accom-
plice without it being known by large
crowd of gentlemen present on the stage.
Everything he did by simple legerdemain
after the style of Keller or Hermann.
He said that there was no sanctihcation
or atonement about Spiritualism. 1t was
first investigation, second mystihcation,
third dupe. The trick of mediums who
told persons with whom they were unac-
1uainted all about themselves and dead rel
atives was done by means of ledger called
the "Dead Book" in which are kept
minute details secured by an accomplice.
Again, you meet a medium in Chautauqua,
and he directs you to some fellow trickster
in Pittsburg. Immediately after you leave
him he collects everything he can CONCERN
ing you, and sends it in short telegraphic
cvpher statement to his friend in the Smoky
City," who greets you on your arrival with
af
your occupation, ETC., for the sum of $40
or so.
SIMPLY A FRAUD.
The doctor struck the point when he said
(answered BY round upon round of ap-
plause), "The whole thing is fraud" He
takes great interest in the Spiritualistic
gentlemen, and strives to keep up with their
new tricks.
Again was Chautauqua audience disap-
pointed in the non-appesrance of the
speaker Many came here from other points
to hear an oration by that eloquent
Kentuckian and able Democratic leader,
Hon. W. C. P. Breckinridge, of Ken
tucky. The Hon. Albion w. Tourgee
took his place and read from some of his
novels. The people did not like this second
failure and the Assembly should be careful
not to repeat it. At all events they should
have Mr.. Breckinridge here before close of
session. To-day was intended to be mission
ary day. but owing to a misunderstanding
only one meeting was hello, that in the hall,
a small one, to consider the Bible in mis-
sions.
Lakewood is gay tonight, gayer than
ever before. Two great hops are taking
place at the hotels. The music is excellent
and the costumes swell. Every one is talk
ing of the military" who come to this
stylish resort next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS ABROAD.
Thoy Attend a Scientific Exhibition and
Are Introduced to Chancellor Caprivi.

Thoy Attend a Scientific Exhibition and
Are Introduced to Chancellor Cnprivi.
BERLIN, August IA medical scientific
exhibition, in connection with the Interna-
tional Medical Congress, opened at noon to-
day in the Central Hall of the Exhibition
buildings. A host of delegates to the
congress were present. DR., Lassar made
the inaugural address. He welcomed
the members to the congress
and dilated upon the advantage
of the exhibition, which, he said, made the
results of scientific research the common
property OF humanity. Prot. Vocherow lead
the cheering for the Emperor. A process
ion through the buildings closed the cere-
mony.
A number Of American delegates attended
yesterdays centenary of the Berlin Veti-
nary College. They were introduced to
Chancellor Won Caprivi by Minister Herr
furth.
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A TRAMP's NARROW ESCAPE.
Nearly Lynched by n Mob for Assaulting a
Catholic Clergyman.


RACINE. Wis, August 2.-Dragged
through the streets by rope about his
neck, which threatened to cut off his exist
ence, in the hands of frenzied mob, Adam
Young, of Emmetsville, Ind, professional
tramp, had narrow escape to-day from
lynching.
The cause Of Young's rough treatment
was brutal assault made upon the Rev.
Father Fessler, of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church. at the home of the clergyman
about noon to-day. Young went
to the door Of the priests home
and demanded something to eat Be-
fore Father Fessler could dodge, the tramp
struck him on the neck. The priest ran out
the back door, with Young in pursuit.
The clergyman was overtaken by his
assailant, knocked down, pounded in
the face, and his nose smashed. By
this time crowd had congregated. Some
one shouted, "Hang the brute" A rope
was placed around the neck of the tramp,
and but for the timely arrival of policemen,
he would have been dangling in the air from
large tree near by. Young was placed in
iail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
THEIR ROYALTIES soUABBL1NG
Over Who Shall be Placed Upon the Throne
of Bulgaria.

BERLIN, August 2.-Family meetings
will be held at Osborne to determine the
question whether Prince Waldemar of
Denmark or Prince Oscar of Sweden shall
be placed upon the Bulgarian throne. En-
peror William continues to favor Prince
Oscar as the better choice, on the ground
of his personal qualities. The Gar,
hitherto opposed to having his brother-in-
law the ruler of Bulgaria, now assents.
The Greek royalties strongly object to
Waldemar. King George has written to
friends in the Danish and English courts
that the election OF his brother to the Bull
garian throne would raise feeling of jeal-
ousv among the Greeks and would imperil
the.Duke of Sparta succession to the throne
of Greece.
The diplomats who are watching this
family imbroglio probably hit the mark
IN attributing the Cars choice of Prince
Waldemar to keep the Balkan mess fer
menting.
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STAMPED AS PREMATURE.
wheeling Manufa cturers Know Nothing of
the Glass Deal.


the Glass Deal
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
WHEELING, August 2.-The telegram
published from Firdlay, O., throughout the
country, this morning, to the effect that an
English syndicate had purchased "a table
ware glass houses seems to have been de-
cidedly premature according to Wheeling
manufacturers, alleged to have been
in the deal Colonel August Rolf,
of the Central Glass Works, the
largest in Wheeling, who is men
aging the works in the temporary absence
OF President Scott, said tonight that no
purchase of Wheeling plant had been
made. He said that requests had been re-
eeived from promoters of the deal asking for
signatures on the works, and general infor-
nation as to the capital stock, output, value
of works and capacity, but information de-
sired had not yet been furnished.
Colonel Rolf did not say such deal
would not be made, but did say that the
matter was in an incipient stage, and no one
could tell the probable result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
PeruIInr suIt for Damare,.

LocKPoRr. n. Y, August Mrs Fred
Schulz, whose husband was killed by the
escaped lunatic, w. Jsgow, will begin suit
against the Willard Asylum authorities and
the State for $40, 900 for negligence in allow
ing Jagow to escape. This, it is said, will
test q new point OF law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
TO REMOVE GRANTS BODY.
Resolution TO That Effrcr to be Considered
h.-s sLa

A Resolution TO That Effrcr to be Considered
by the Senate.
WASHINGTON, August AT the close
of Mr.. Georges speech in the Senate this
afternoon, Mr. Plumb offered the following
concurrent resolution and asked that it lie
over till Monday:
remains of the iIlustrious soldier and states
man, Ulysses 8. Grant. to and their interment
in Arlington National Cemetery, and that the
President be requested to convey to the widow
of this eminent man such desire, rendering to
her, on behalf of the nation, all necessary
facilities for such removal and interment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

NEW YORK. August 2.-The death notice
of Spencer F. Pritchard, author and actor,
August 1, is published to-day. There are
great many pathetic circumstances sur
rounding the death of Spencer f. Pritchard.
Pritchard comes of the old theatrical
family of that name. He was born in Phil
adelphia in 1847, and was student at the
University Of Pennsylvania. He studied
medicine, but never took his degree as M.
ID. He engaged in mercantile business in
Boston for years, and married in that city
sister of Lawrence Barrett, the eminent
actor. The two children, the fruit OF the
marriage, are in England to-day. Pritch-
ards first wife died some years ago, and in
1888 he married Marti Crocker at Chicago.
She was a soubrette, and died about two
years ago, leaving an infant boy to her hus-
bands care. He was the author of a num-
Der of plays, which never became promi-
nent. His only sister, Mrs. Williams, is
the wife of downtown broker, and lives
in elegant style at the Grenoble apartment
house.
ONLY ONE FRIEND.
One Of his friends, in fact the only friend
he really had in this vast metropolis, the
one who gave him shelter and administered
to his wants during his last hours, remarked
to reporter this morning: Poor Spencer,
starvation and pride caused his death"
This friend was William J. Morrissey, at
whose house Pritchard passed awav.
II met Spencer in Third avenue saloon
week ago last Wednesday, said Mr.. Nor
rissey. "He was very sick. and brought
him to my house. He was suffering fear
fully, and 1 notified the Actors Fund. They
sent DR.. Raran around and he prescribed
for the poor fellow, but he grew rapidly
worse and died yesterday morning. Poor
Pritchard told me ne had not actually eaten
good, square meal in four months He
was too proud to ask for assistance, and il
you wanted to do him a favor and he
thought IL was prompted by charity he'd
refuse It. He has played in awful tough
luck for the past two years.
BAD LUCK FOLLOWED HIM.
He had started out to fulfill number Of
different engagements with small companies,
but they would invariably go to pieces on
the road, and he would soon be back loafng
again in New York. And yet he was the last
man you'd ever pick out as really suffer
ing for the very necessities of life. He
was always dressed very nicely and looked
the prosperous professional to the lie. But
he time and time again had not money
enough for decent meal or the price even
of nights lodging. He told when L met
him ten days ago that he had been sleeping
in chairs for several nights.
''The doctor said Spencer was suffering
from kidney and liver troubles and he was
afflicted with dropsy, too. 1t was not case
of drink causing his death. In all the
| years that l knew L never saw Pritehard
drunk. He used to take glass now and
then. but that was all. "
The Actors Fund will have the body
buried in their plot in Evergreens.
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COLLISION IN THE HARB0R.
Two of the Crew of n Government Dredger
Supposed to be Drowned.

Two OF the Crew of Government Dredger
Supposed to be Drowned.
ESPECIAL TELReRAM TO THE D1sPArcu.i
NEW YORK, August 2.-While the Dan
ish steamship Norge of the ThingvalIa line
bound in was coming out of the Swash
channel into the main ship channel at
o'clock this evening she ran into the
Government dredger Advance, cutting her
to the water line. The Advance sank
within ten minutes. The Norge immedi-
ately lowered life boat and rescued two of
the dredger's crew who were struggling in
the water.
Captain A. E. Gould and II of the
dredger's crew were picked up by the tug
Reliance. The crew numbered q men all
told. Seventeen were landed at Atlantic
Highlands and two were brought up to
quarantine by the Norge. The two unac-
counted for are supposed to have been
drowned,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
A VIGOROUS PROTEST
Entered by Ohio Citizens Against the
Federal Election Bill.
THE NoBLEsT ROMAN OF THEM ALL
Expresses His Views on the Subject in
Forcible Manner.
LETTERS FROM CLEVELAND AND BRICE
Campbell, Converse, Harter and Captain Lee, a
Republican, Speak.

An indignation meeting was held at
Columbus last night to protest against the
force bill. Letters were received from
Cleveland, Thurman, Senator-elect Brice
and others. A number OF speeches were
made, one by Republican, and strong reso-
lutions adopted.