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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Self-Expanding Life Belt,

A new life belt, invented by Signori
Frattini and Ingaramo, is made OF the very
best pure india rubber and double-sided in
such a way as to contain gas or liquids. 1t
may be made OF any other flexible, water
proof, air-tight material, but pure rubber
appears preferable, though in extreme
climates its working life is somewhat short
ened. The outside covering may be made
of strong texture, or OF any fanciful silk or
muslin. The belt is divided into two or
more sections, not only TO allow OF a free
adjustment around the waist, but also to
make sure of a sufficient floating power
even should one part of the belt meet with
accident. Each section is subdivided into
two parts, which may he called cells. The
manner OF this division is very simple yet
most important. Its combination, which
includes spring clips and solvable links.
forms the main feature of the belt. This
division right across the width of the belt
has two apertures or sluices at its extreme
ends, through which the cells have Tree
communication with one another.
When these apertureS or sluices are closed
by the spring clips all communications be-
tween the cells is so completely cut off that
no gas or LIQUID can pass from one cell to the
other. In their turn the clips are kept closed
by specially prepared solYable paper links
which are passed over the ends OF the clips,
made to project from the belt and protected
by a small India rubber teat or by gauze
clap-shell. Taking one section of belt an
acid is charged in state of solution in one
cell, and in the other cell is an alkali, like
wise in solution. When the belt is thrown
into water the soluble paper link gives way
Immediately, and the spring link, having no
retention, allows the sluices or hatchway of
the division to open, and straightway the
chemical solutions intermingle and evolve
gas. The initiation o. the belt is said to fol-
low iustantaneously. This belt is said to
have passed most successfully through a
series of tests on the river Thames.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Photographic Printing Machine.

A new departure is the application of
photography to the work of the letter press
printer. A machine is now used either for
the production of book illustrations, or for
turning out a complete illustrated news
paper, and is capable of printing 10000 i'm
pressions per hour. A panoramic machine
camera is used in conjunction with the print
machine. This camera, which takes pict-
ures continuously at the rate of four per
second, is capable OF producing street scenes
with all their life and motion, or a long
procession from beginning to end. This
printing machine is likely to do away with
ali the tedious sketching and the trouble
some block process, which occupies so
much time and which costs so much. A
well known persons photograph, with his
letter, could be copied by photography and
printed by light much more quickly than
you could set up type Tor the letter, let
alone making the block for the likeness,
which would take days. 1t would not then
he so perfect as it would come out when
printed by light alone, for the texture and
detail which could be secured by the new
process would be impossible by the block
process.
The machine prints upon bands or webs of
sensitized paper, which pass under the mega
tive, momentary pause being made while
the light is acting. Only gas light has been
used to print with hitherto, but it is expected
that with the electric light amuch greater
speed of operation can be attained. After
the bands leave the negative they are
quickly passed through the necessary devel-
oping, fixing, washing and drying opera
tions. The heavy cost of the sensitizing sill
yer salts requisite to the successful workings
of machine Of this nature has hitherto
been serious obstacle, but a substitute has
now been found in form so cheap that the
preparation Of the paper will cost but little.
and the possibilities in the way of printing
by photography will be largely increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Electrical Tricycle.

Several attempts have been made to con-
struct an effective electrical tricycle., and a
machine has now been constructed which
appears to possess points which entitle it to
be considered practical machine. IL is
similar in construction to the ordinary tri-
cycle except that it is much larger, and is
said to attain speed of 20 miles an hour:
The motive power is the storage battery
placed under the seat. This battery will
run the vehicle over 100 miles at one charge,
at a cost of 80 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Elastic Accumulators.

A novel form of accumulator has just been
produced by NJ. Emile Reynier. This bat
terry affords in a simple compact structure
high voltage. and at the same time i'm
proved notifications for securing sddi-
tional solidity and traEsportability. The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
English Conservatism.

The careful and conservative spirit which
characteriEes 90 much of the work done in
England is shown in connection with the
recent splendid piece of work, the City and
South London Railway, recently described
and illustrated in The DISPATCH. While
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

PORTLAND has developed quite rapidly since the discovery Natural Gas
Oil
blocks dwellings
The population
chaser the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
EVIDENCE OF CHEAPNESS.

Can you call to mind any wide-awake
town Of 5000 inhabitants where lots
can be bought at prices we ask and on
such easy terms?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
The Patten Multiplex Telegraph.

The multiplex telegraph, devised by
Lieutenant Patten, is now working 16 cir
cults on wire running between New York
and Philadelphia, distance of about 80
miles, at % words a minute.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
PORTLAND

Has over 5000 population. The Evans
addition is less than mile from the Court
House, on the main street. with three
fourths Of the population lying between it
and the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14


Addition
Portland
that mot suitable for building and susceptible good drainage
through principal the main horOughare
C. ROGERS E1County City Civil Enginss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Secures Lot in the Great Natural Gas and Oil Field of Portland Ind

OFFER LOTS PRICES As FOLLOWS: $50, S65,
$7O $50. 800, S1O5 S1IO S115, $I2O,
AU without until deed Is
paym be
the 8 and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

HoRsFoRD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
Imparts Renewed Strength
md vigor where there has been exhaustion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

addition, covering entire
within running their full capacity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14

ANYWHERE
EVERY LOTOWNER
QUANTITY
wasob
natural obtained the immediate vicinity of Portland that
cannot made for natural found other locality
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
Young Married Couples

Keech will furnish your
new home better and
cheaper than any house in
either city. Call. see and
judgefor yourselves. Don't
let any dealer persuade you
to buy before you have
learned Keech's prices and
easy terms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
FURNITURE.
Good, Reliable Makes
Bed d-R0ck Prices.

We are showing some
entirely new designs for the
holiday season in Parlor,
Chamber, Dining and Sit
ting Room Furniture. Wise
housekeepers will not neg
lect this opportunity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16

The bill presented by Mr.. Lovenstein
to charter The Prison Association Of
Virginia, is the beginning Of a move.
ment towards the correction Of evils
which in some other countries and
in several Of our own States, have been
so much mitlgated as to encourage the
belief that such changes will be made
as to bring the treatment Of that portion
Of frsil humanity who have been so un-
fortunate IS to be detected in their
villainy, under the influence Of civil
lied sentiment and more humane
system.
In this age of improvement, advanced
ideas and general enlightenment, il
seems strangely incongruous that men
and women confined within the walls
Of jails and penitentiaries should be 10
garded only as victims of the law 5
vengeance, with no provision for their
moral or spiritual condition; that e.
cause they have been overcome by pas
sion, as we all are con-
tinually, and have brought themselves
under the penalties Of the law, they
are ever after to be degraded outcasts:
that boys and girls, too young founder
stand clearly the difference between
good and evil, should have the same
treatment as hardened criminals, and,
by being forced into daily intercourse
with them, to graduate in vice; that per
sons simply under accusation and
who, according to the legal maxim,
are presumed to be- innocent and treated
as those under condemnation, are made
to suffer hardships. indignities and dis
grace before trial. Surely it is time
that Virginia should be moving in this
great work, and no enterprise could be
started that appeals moro strongly to
the hearts as we'll as the purses Of our
people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16
LOVE NE. LOVE NY DOG.
some Of Hichmond's Accomplished G.
nines-Bohemians and Tramps.

some Of Hichmond's Accomplished Ca
nines-Rohemians and Tramps.
A man and his dog.
What close feeling there is between The
two. notwithstanding the fact that men say
dog gone" 10 sometimes.
The story of "0ld dog Tray ever faithful,
struck "a tender spot in the hearts of many
men. 10 has been sung in high and loW
homes. aud been always appreciated.
The blood curdlin. tales OF devotion OF
dogs % their masters. have always conf
mandod the most emotional consideration,
and will ever do SO. Here at the gates oi
Richmond. 10 will De remembered, dis
tingni4hed gentleman was missing for some
time. ard when his cold form was found
dead n the forest hy 10 was bis
faithful dog who was nearly starved,
and who would have kept guard over bis
dead master until his own life was LOST
There is the closest sort oi feeling between
man and dog. and the lower animal shows
me deepest devotion 90 the man. and
whether cuned or kicked, beaten or bruised
by his master never fails % recognize the
man and show him the lesson Of iOrgNness
for sins and gratitude for iavors.
Ben AUGUsT's ANIMALS.
Richmond has had some celebrated dogs.
about whom more will De said further on.
one OF the finest settlers that ever was in tine
city belonged TO Mr. Ben T.. August. lie
was Of purcst strain and answered the name
of leo The name was very appropriate.
for the beautiful dog really had leOnine pro-
portions. Leo was once "a great
fielder. could quarter, point, drop
10 fur feather on shot. and ind as much
game in his younger days as any other dog
in Virginia. As age advanced upon him.
Leo. like any intelligent dog, began %
think 70 was necessary 10 practice reform.
NE followed paths beautifully. reli siOnsiy
Stunned shrubs and Driars, and exhibited
his line canine propenslties tO the best ad-
vantage. where the iewest obstacles pre-
sented themselves. Tie knew every word o.
command. and rclisiou-iy disobeyed them.
III the execution involved great worry or
possible pain. "le0" is dead now. His
master loved him and cared for him Ia hi-
last moments. and saw that he was laid
carefully % rest.
In the old times, that are talked about
now. and very much doubted by some, there
were gentlemen in Virginia who kept dogs
that were trained 20 BEL run niggers.' IL was
not the custom la these times 10 talk of
dogs pedigree. or Of an imported dog. ''Bill
Briggs niger dog was enough. and il was
really wonderful to observe how these "nig-
ger dogs" belonging o. the old planters,
understood their business. They were not
allowed % hunt small game. but were
trained for heroic work.
I'm tell you said a newspaper man the
other day, "that my father owned three 0i
the best Niger dogs in Nottoway county.
Colonel Travis II. Epes, who is now dead.
but who has living sons. used % bank on
our dogs. lie was "A great foN hunter, and
owned "A line pack Mr.. Freeman lpes. his
brother lives to-day, and is a great lover Of
dogs and one OF the most famous fox hunters
in the state. He and his brother Colonel
Travis, were large slave owners, and they
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16

sTRAY LIS

AN the police In England number $1,000.
Tho Hro insurance in force i'm the entire
world is estimated at $500 100000
According to official statistics Marseiiles
traffic mas nearly doubled since 1870
The greatest depth found by Capt spratt
I'm the western Mediterranean basin was be-
tween Sicily, Sardinia and Africa about
1900 feea
The "Pugrini's Progress" has been trans
lated into Amharic, lu0 language of ADys
sinla. Tho book has now been translated
into eighty-four languages.
The English postoaice does all the express
business in Great Britain, carrying parcels
MT an average cost of eleven cents each, and
makes a profit of So $4,000 q year.
Tho longest tunnels iu the world are: ST.
G0lhard Che longest of alb, $3.50 feet
Mount Gents. 80 $50; Hoosack, 2jO,O' Sew
eru. % 992; Nochistongs, 2lo59; sutro, l,l20
Queen Tictorio's crown, kept with other
royal regalia under strong guard at the old
tower. and worn only ON state occasions, is
worth 100000, metal, gems and decorations
included.
Electric lights have been adopted 20 such
an extent in the cities aud towns of Cuate-
maia that the Importation of mineral oils
has largely fallen of. 40 the capital tho use
OF oil has diminished one-half.
The bastnalo is stiil in use in Hungary TO
make refractory peasants testify about ace
complies 0r gag f0 their own misle-ds and
The Hungarian press has recently engaged in
q campaign against this relic of bar0arism
A Naples correspondent writes chat ter
rible storm in the province of Cafanin was
markell by q curious phenomenon Near
SAN Matte0 rent was formed in the earth
irom north I'd south nearly q milo long @
feet wide and from 90 30 feet deep.
A Frankfort mathematician, Dr. Beiu.
calculates that two men playing dommoei
ten hours day and making four moves "a
minute could continue hs,0W0lO years
without oxhausting an the combinations of
the game. the total number of which is u.s.
j2-.2iisiO.
& japanese paper reports battle OF butt
tera.os which took place 0n Che goth and tist
of August last near Noilml. 10 took place
above narrow road and was witnessed bY
many of the villagers. Thedght was finished
before noon on the DIST and the adjoining
fields were covered by the bodies Of the slain.
The physicians Of the late Dom Louis, of
Portugal. have received royal rewards for
their services The chief physician received
10000 francs for eighteen visits; another,
who attended ten consultations, o0.000 francs,
while several others who attended tho con-
situations received from 1000 % 5000 francs
each time, so that altogether the last illness
of the king cost 10000
A very queer custom in Oconee county,
g. C., is the manner of burial So often prac-
ticed. Instead of elaborate marble head
stones or other such memorials 20 the dead,
the Caroiiuian will build over the mound o
shed or a small house % protect the grave
from The inclemency of the weather. ln the
case of the better class of mouniaineer he
viii paint this wooden mausoleum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16
NOVELTIES IN slLvsRwARe.

The she'll Of clam reproduced in silver
makes a pretty butter dish.
Pansies, roses and ferns worked in ropousso
on the back Of q silver hand mirror have
pretty effect
A silver gilt hand mirror of recent impor-
tat.On has an Italian mountain scene in oil
showing through thick beveied glass on the
back.
Two squirrels, each engaged in gnawing at
a nut, with plain bar resting On their backs,
make silver knife rest that possesses many
attractions.
Quito elaborate and handsome is a silver
shaving mug with plain bright band encir-
cling the top, and with the bottom chased %
represent a wicker basket
A silver napkin ring that isattraeting much
attention from those artisticaliy inclnedrep-
roselts q broken kettle drum resting on
wrecked gun carriage wheel
A neat and effective silver pen dish repre-
senls the curved feather Of am ostrich AT
one corner OF tine receptacle an cdd appearing
owl with ayerted head is perched.
Ahelmetof Fifteenth century armor, hand
somely chased, makes a beautiful ornament
in silver. The pointed visor at the front, on
being opened, discloses a cut glass ink stand
reposing in bed OF pulled silk.
Prominent silverware dealers say that
bright repousse work win soon predominant
over the dull and oxidized articles OF last
season Some very handsome styles in this
class Of enumeration are being produced
useful and pretty article for the smoking
table Is a silver oblong tray bearing three
spirit lamps OF dull finished metal. Etched
on the surface OF the tray is a line OF music
with the words, 1T was my last cigar -
Jewellers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1890.


The proposition of State Treasurer
Hartman to retain in the State Treasury
the proceeds Of certain stocks and Sc
curities owned by the State, amounting
TO about a million dollars in currency,
10 be q fund, held so sacred and invioia-
bic for the payment Of the interest on
The public debt, that the credit OF the
State will be restored and the price Of
her bonds advanced. is mere delusion.
Who ever heard Of the debtor hold
ing the security for the creditor
"Quis custodies ipsum custodem
Who will hold the stockholderY IL will
be as easy to stand Cheops pyramid
upon its apex as to establish the credit
of this State upon so feeble founda-
ton. The only bases Of credit of the
State are: First, the integrity OF its
PEOPLE: and second, its financial re-
sources. OF resources. we have sUfi-
cient for purposes Of governmental sup
port, and surplus upon which a final
and conclusive settlement could be
made with our creditors. OF the intsg-
rity Of our people no true patriot should
despair.
Another scheme is proposed TO pre-
vent the use Of coupons, whereby excise
boards are appointed to regulate the
granting Of licenses to sell liquor. The
criterion Of merit of a liquor dealer, by
this board, is to be made, not his orderly
conduct and good reputation, but
whether be pays in coupons or money.
This device seems to ignore the most
important requirements Of liquor
dealers before receiving licenses, aud
suggests the idea that the character OF
the community and its good order, are
subjects to be risked rather than tolerate
che exercise by the most law abiding
man, Of his unquestionabl0 constitu
tional rights. Would it not be wiser to
have a high liquor license, and allow
the licenses to be paid in couponsY Let
the Legislature try this IN preference to
these cumbersome, but flimsy, evasions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16

Tx general impression prevailing
among all whom experience jusliiies IN
expressing an opinion on the subject,
is that the Military bill now pending ia
the Legislature will, if passed, insure a
great improvement in the present mill.
tsry system Of this State. An impor-
tsnt advantage must result from the
combination Of the military and mill.
tia laws, which are now entirely dis.
tinct; and the appointment Of a Judge.
advocate general will be conducive 70
stricter discipline by raising the legal
dignity aud authority OF courts mar
tisl to those Of ordinary courts Of jus.
tice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16
EErREsENrATIvE wICKIIAM, or
Onto.

OHIO.
No one phase Of contemporary politi-
cal history is more striking than the
unhesitating and INSCRIPTIONS manner
with which the Republican party seeks
10 accomplish the ends which they have
in view. Neither law, nor precedent, nor
coustom, seems 20 be regarded or fol-
lowed by them. in their political
methods. In the whole course Of Con-
gressional history, there has never APP
prared a Speaker as totally devoid OF
respect for the traditions and principles
Of his Office az Reed. aud he has been
sustained in his line Of conduct. except
in the instances of few measures, by
the sympathy and cooperation Of his
party associates. This reckless spirit
has not yet attained to its full expires
sion, but it is being illustrated more
and more by propositions which the Re
publican members are advancing in
Congress preliminary to the GROWING
&C, OF passing a national election law.
The latest measure of an outrageous
character that has been brought for
ward. is embodied in the bill Of Judge
Wickham. recently introduced into the
House. which provides that the districts
from which the Fifty-second Congress
shall be elected. shall be the same in
boundary as those from which the
members Of the Fifty-first Congress
we're elected, the object Of this bill
being, first. to prevent the Democrats
from redistricting the State of Ohio.
now "gerrymandered " in favor Of the
Republicans, and, secondly, to extend
still further the process of centraliza-
ton which has already been pushed so
far.
There seems 10 be some opposition to
the scheme Of Judge Wickham among
a number Of the more conservative Re
publican representatives,. In recent
interview Mr.. Bulterworth, Of Ohio,
one Of the very abest Republicans IN
Congress. and, in many respects. one Of
the very fairest, pointed out the i'm
possibility Of the bill accomplishing The
object Of insuring an impartial redis-
tricting Of all the States, admitting that
such was the real object Of the bill.
My observation and experience
satisfy me" he said on the occasion re-
ferred to, that there is no more free
dom from the Influence Of partisan
feeling in the National than in the State
Legislatures. And if Congress assumes
and proceeds to exercise jurisdiction in
The matter Of redistricting the States,
sc may encounter the very trouble we
seek to escape. In other words, par
tisan feeling will be as potent and az
gressive here as it is now in the States.
The bill proposes a change that is
radical, since. if it should become a
law, it would tie The hands of the State
Legislatures in the matter Of redistrict.
ing a State for Congressional purposes.
This bill, following so swiftly on the
heels of the recent rulings Of the
Speaker, causes special wonder and
anxious inquiry. Judge Wickham is
not only az able. but a conservative
man, and l shall be glad to hear him
on the merits Of his bill. am not pre-
pared to give an opinion upon which
l would consent to act myself. The
measure will, Of course, have the most
careful consideration before 1t is called
up for action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16

The Cbamberof Commerce is warmly
to be commended for the active steps it
has taken with reference to the railroad
determinations against Richmond.
These Determinations are so opposed to
justice and propriety that they cansot
long Withstand ths full force Of tho
public hostility now directed against
their further existence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-16

Southern people are now determined
that every means Of advancing the
prosperity Of their section shall be
utilized, and utilized in the manner
that is best calculated to ensure success.