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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
MAGGIE MATHER'S JEANNE DARC.
The New Play and Production She Has
Bought of Bernhardt.

The New Play and Production She Has
Bought of Bernhardt.
A cable message from M. Duquesnal, director
of the Parti Saint Martin Theater. Paris. to
Mr.. D. G. Willoughby, personal representative
of Margaret Mather, announces that the con-
tract for the exclusive American rights of Bar
bier's and Gounods famous play, Jeanne d.
Arc" had been signed Tuesday. and that by its
provisions Margaret Mather is the sele owner
of not only the play, but the entire Parti Saint
Martin production.
Miss Mather's representative, when seen yes
terday in this city by DISPATCH reporter,
was highly elated over her successful venture,
and gave unqualified assurance that she would
give che production. which will occur at the
opening Of the Madison Square Garden Thea
ter, in New York, identical in all its parts with
the Paris spectacle. Nine. Bernhardt, Miss
Mather's manager says, has been her friend
throughout the entire transaction, and, he
thought, had turned the scale in her favor
against several New York managers.
Jeanne d. Arc" has been entirely rewritten
by Barber, and Gounod has added much at
tractive music SO that outside of the personal
talents of Mime. Bernhardt, the great success
of the present version is due entirely to the
changes that have been made. The services Of
Mr. William Young, author of "GanelOn,"
"Pendragon," etc., will be enlisted in the
translation. which will be in verse. Miss
Mather will receive the MSS. and models soon,
and costumes are now being made by Worth,
after sketches used for the Partisan production.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN.

ONE of England's conservative matrons has
taken up the rather unfeminine occupation of
stage management, and secured the rights of
dramatization and performance of Mark
Twain's prince and Pauper' in Great Britain.
AMONG recent remarkable achievements of
our sisters from over the sea we read that Nine.
Bertrand, the French sculptor, has been hon.
ored by having her beautiful statue of "Psyche''
placed in the Luxemburg. This is more i'm
portant, because it signifies that after the
artists death her work will find a place in the
Louvre.
MISS CHARLOTTE ROBINSON has the honor
Of printing on her business cards. Decorator
to Her Majesty" Miss Robinson is a brown
haired, bright-eyed, welleducated little lady,
with musical voice and an American alertuess
don and the other in Manchester-both of
which she supervises.
MRS. BENTLY an English lady, wife Of an
African missionary, on her last visit to England
learned the art of teleeraphy most completely
and thoroughly for the sake of instructing the
black boys on the Congo this branch of in
dustry. So successful has been her preliminary
work that she expects to have the boys ready
for service by the time the Congo Railroad is
completed
MISS CONSTANCE HADEN, who recently died
in England, was the first woman who received
the honor of being made an associate Of the
Mason Science College in Birmingham, where
she won the Heclop gold medal. She identified
herself most actively with the advanced inter-
ests of women, being President of the Ladies'
Debating Society, the Aristotelian Society. the
Denison Club, and an active associate Of the
Working Ladies' Guild. Although but 81 years
OF age, she published two volumes Of poetry,
one of which shows marvellous freshness and
delicacy Of touch and the other. more reflect
i've, deals with the most scientific problems of
modern thought.
ARCHDUCHEss VALERIE, youngest daughter
Of the Emperor and Empress of Austria, is a
rival of Carmen SYLVIA" Queen of Roumania,
as a royal poetess. This beautiful and accom-
plished Princess. who has endeared herself to
both Austrians and Hungarlans not only by her
brilliant literary talent, but by her devotion to
herimperial parents, genuine kindness Of heart,
gracious address, and generosity to the poor is
little more than 70 years Of age, and has already
written q volume of poems eVinclng great
depth of poetic feeling. which is remarkable
both in conception and expression. In addition
to the volume of poems, the Archduchess
Valerie has composed some light dramas, which
have been played at imperial family festivals,
and won much commendation from the court,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
A BOMB FOR INGALLS,.
Some southerner Sent a Cartridge 10 the
Kansas Senator.

Some southerner Sent a Cartridge TO the
Kansas Senator.
WASHINGTON, February lion Saturday
last Senator Ingalls, mail contained q small
pink wrapped box inches long, inches wide
and little more than sninch thick. On being
opened 1t was found to contain one of the
Union Metallic Cartridge Company's "star"
cartridges, with the following inscription in
black ink: ELECTION pills for old cuff, OF for
Ingalls,. from Jackson, Miss" Senator Ingalls,
wss not alarmed at the contents of the box but
both he and his Secretary concluded to lay 1t
to one side, as there was a possibility that it
might DO more destructive than an ordinary
cartridge.
There was slight fear that the powder and
shot might have been extracted from the shell
and replaced with some powerful explosive.
The Senator, however, was of opinion that it
was a plain buckshot cartridge. and this was
ascertained to he the fact by prying open the
shell. revealing nine buckshot and charge of
powder. Even thus it was not particularly
pleasant present, and the joke may turn out to
be sorry one for the perpetrator, as it is a
violation of the postal laws to send explosives
through the mails.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12


MUCH as we enjoy the varied and often start
ling performances of the Grand Opera
House orchestra, Mr. Swartz the talented con-
ductor, should remember that the entr' acte
music is merely means to an end. 1t is in
tended that the music should tighten and lessen
the tedium Of the waits between the acts. It is
not intended that the music should lengthen
the interludes. That is to say, piccolo solo,
however pathetic and piercing it may be- should
not be permitted to delay the raising of the
curtain, as was the case on Monday night
THE Henrietta" was not over until past Ills
on that occasion, though it must be remem-
bered the accident in setting the scenery for
Act III. contributed to the lengthening of the
performances.
CoME people have not the slightest judg-
ment in selecting presents. About Christ
mas time I cited a number of instances of
strangely ill-chosen gifts-an umbrella, for ex-
ample, to a lady who had been an invalid for
years, and can hardly expect ever to be any
thing else. But heard Of a case yesterday in
volving this odd lack of common sense which
beats the record so far as know.
It was man who offended of course; women
have too much tact and insight into the de-
sires Of their fellow-beings to make blunders IN
Lulo uhoCIIOH Ills DrOLu6T-ln-ldW QleQ, ana ne
wanted to do something sympathetic and all
that" for his sister, he said. He was a bachelor,
but he had a splendid residence in the
suburbs Of Chicago. So he sent to his sister
and asked her to send on her two youngest
children, girls of about and years. to him
for a month. The afflicted wife and mother
was glad enough to do this. The two young
girls had royal time with their uncle. When
the end Of their stay came near. what did he do
but take them to dressmaker's and have them
arrayed in all the cOlors loom or rainbow ever
knew. Then he bought heap of dress silks,
in colors, and sent them with the two children,
who had exchanged their mourning for the
aforesaid gorgeous garments, to his sister. He
never thought OF the mourning, or bis sisters
well-known punctilious regard for fashions and
forms.
The two little rainbow sections, with their
cargo of dress silks for mama, reached their
destination all right. The horror of the widow
is something cannot paint It was something
beyond words to tell
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
SPINDLER- R-NUSSER.
The southsIde the Scene Ofa Fashionable
Event Last Evening

The Southside the Scene ofa Fashionable
Event Last Evening.
The Southside was the scene of a rather fash
ionable wedding last evening at 7 o'clock. The
contracting parties were Miss Alma Nusser,
daughter Of John Nusser the wealthy brewer,
and o. F. Spindler. of the City of Mexico. The
affair was conducted rather quietly at the
home of the bride, none but very intimate
friends and relatives being present. She was
dressed in q beautiful old rose silk
gown and looked charming. The groom
was resident Of this city until within few
months since when he went to Mexico to as
sumo the position of general passenger agent
of the Mexican National Railroad. with head
quarters at the capital of that country, for
which point the happy couple will leave this
morning, taking in q number of Southern
points of interest on the way. The presents
silver tea service. Rev. GustaVe Lorch per-
formed the ceremony.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
IT is pleasant to observe that among ou

IT is pleasant to observe that among our
esteemed Democratic contemporaries, the LOUIS
vile Cotrier-JourTadI which is notably the
leader in savage attacks on Pittsburg's protec-
tive principles, and usually jumps upon Mr..
Carnegie, as leading representative of the
manufacturers shows clear appreciation of
his splendid Hberality in the library matter. 1t
quotes his intelligent views on the good to be
done by popular libraries and commends his
example to Southern men of wealth. This is a
much fairer and more intelligent way Of treat
ing the subject than the effort of some other
Democratic organs to infuse politics into q
magnificent example Of philanthropy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
Rather the senars would Say So.

From the Philadelphia Times.1
Charles Emory Smith said last night, In
speaking of his appointment to the Russian
Mission: "of course my nomination to-day
was not surprise to me, as it has been talked
of for some time, but the tender Of the office
was perfect surprise, as in my last interview
with the President, which was only three days
before the Office was rendered me, had urged
upon him the claims OF another gentleman for
the place. As to whether I will accept the
office, it would hardly be decorous for me to
say until the Senate has confirmed my nOmina-
tion,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

the Navajo regards life as a lottery. and is
content with the hope that be may survive
all bis brethren, and thus inherit the riches
which will have accumulated by the ex-
tinction Of the rest OF his tribe.
1t is not plan that will commend itself
to the Christian, but then the principles of
Christianity have never been prominent in
our policy toward the red man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

FROM our esteemed contemporaries of
Chicago it is learned that plans for intercept
ing sewers have been perfected SO as to insure
their success, The information is important in
more respects than as regards city drainage.
II an intercepting sewer could be provided for
politics, SO as to prevent it from defling
Worlds Fairs and other public projects. the
result would probably be decided work Of
moral sanitation,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION.
Senator Pierce Introduces Bill Calling for
nm Investigation.

nm Investigation.
WASHINGTON, February IL - Senator
Pierce's bill, introduced to-day in the Sem
ate. to create an agricultural commission to in
vestigate the causes of the present depressed
condition of the agriculture interests, author
ICES tho President to appoint seven commits
sioners at least, four of whom shall be practical
farmers, together with secretary, to be paid
each at Sc day when engaged in active duty.
1t shall be the duty of:the commission to take
into consideration and thoroughly investigate
the causes of the present depressed condition
of farmers interests, including the laws relat-
ing to the inspection of grain, the regulations
governing warehouses used for the storage of
farm products and the feasibility Of providing
for Interstate inspection of cereals.
Also, the relation of railway and transporta-
tion rates to the prices of the product, the in.
fiuence of the tariff on the prices Of necessities
of life, its effect on the agricultural interests,
and generally such consideration Of the subject
matter Of this inquiry as in the judgment Of
the commission shall best secure its object.
The commission shall make report to Con.
gress not later than at the beginning Of the
next session, of the result of its investigations
and submit also all testimony taken by It
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
THE TOPICAL TALKER.

A New Sign Of Overnight TemDerance-The
Time for MOnfooth 10 Act-As to Inter-
ludes-A Lack Of Tact.
THEY had been talking Of the wildness Of
young men in general, and the late hours
and drinking habits of other women's sons in
particular, and dear, stmple-hearted old lady
said; "Well, my two boys never give me
moments anxiety. l know they never go
about drinking at night. tor they are always so
thirsty in the morning-they drink no end of
ice water at breakfast"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
A CASE AGAINST WESTINGHOUSE.
The BOyden Brake Company Claim Their
Rights Are Violated.


BALTIMORE, February ll.-Three suits were
filed yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court by the Boyden Brake Company of Balti-
more, one being against the Westinghouse Air
Brake Company of Pittsburg, one against the
Northern Central Railway and the other against
the Western Maryland Railroad for infringe
ment of the reissue letter patent dated April q
This patent was granted to George A. Boyden,
inventor, and relates to a triple valve for the
automatic air brake. Four claims are said to
be infringed. 1t is alleged to be the first pat
ent in this class Of brakes. covering passage
for discharging air from the train pipe directly
into the brake cylinder. Mr.. Mann, patent at
torney, states that this feature is essential to
produce the desired quick action, and it IS this
which makes IL praetcable to use automatic
air brakes on long trains of freight cars.
As indicating the importance Of this inven-
tiop 1t Is stated that orders for equippng so 900
cars with the improved quick action brakes.
were given by various railroads since Decem-
ber, 1887. Prior to this date. brake valves with
this quick action feature were not in general
uSR.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

AT the present rate Of progress the Re
publicans in the House will get all the con-
tested Democrats unseated in time to pass the
bills and adjourn the session.
Tariff revision, bankrupt legislation, the dispO-
sition of the national bank circulation and the
restriction of the trusts may all go over till the
next session. when the important business of
strengthening the party majority is on hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

GAS soon as Congress gets settled down to
work legislation which shall efectually crush
all Iniquitous trusts of every description is an
imperative duty" pertinently remarks the Chi
cago Inter Ocean The statements correct. Is
there any surer way to crush some OF them tn IN
to repeal the duties which afford protection to
some combinations which are organized to de-
feat the very purpose of protection?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

The failure of Maine Grand Jury to
indict offenders against the prohibition law of
that state is heralded as "a black eye for pro-
hibition." With equal justice the similar
action of Allegheny grand juries could be
pointed to as "a black eye-for high license"
Perhaps both cases would be fully covered by
Including them under the general classification
of "a black eye for the enforcement of the law
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
THE MORGAN APPOINTMENT
Becomes the Subject Of nm Extensive Debate
In the Senate.

In the Senate
WASHINGTON, February lL-For an hour
and half this afternoon the Senate, in execu-
tive session. listened to speeches in opposition
to the confirmation of the nomination of
Thomas J. Morgan to be Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, and of Daniel Dorchester to be
Superintehdent of Indian Schools. Senator
Jones, Of Arkansas. was tie first speaker. He
devoted himself largely to review of General
Morgan's military career, which he declared to
be Of such nature that it should prevent his
confirmation.
Senator Vest followed. He discussed DR..
Dorchester's policy of conducting schools, and
criticised it as wholly impracticable, owing to
the nature of the Indians. While declaring
himself to be anything but Catholic in senti-
ment, coming, as he did, from old Scotch Pres
byterian stock, he felt that the Senate should
not consent to the confirmation of those who
were obnoxious TO large body of citizens.
At the next executive session Senator Dawes
is expected to speak on behalf of Mr.. Morgan
and Mr.. Dorchester, and probably vote will
then be taken. A large number Of minor ap-
pOintments were confirmed to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
Eirat Animal RnIL.

The First Annual Ball of the Ninth Ward
Independent Club was held last night, at the
hall on Penn avenue, between Fifteenth and
Sixteenth streets. Probably hundred couples
were present. The music was furnished ny
Colonel Phillips Great Eastern Orchestra. and
Messrs. John Coates, George Lennon, Will
the managers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

THE farmers who have been waiting all
winter for the roads to freeze up SO that they
could do their hauling are likely to be disap-
pointed by the renewal Of soft weather The
need Of improved country roads was never
more apparent than this season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

THE growth of the South is shown by
statistics of exports from 20 Southern ports,
which increased s66 OOO, 900 in 1889, as compared
with 1888 AS this trade of the South increases,
SOFT may be hoped, race prejudice and political
rancor will diminish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

POSTMASTER GENERAL WANAMAKER
has some ideas of his own in the direction Of
gradually introducing the telegraph as an ad-
junct of the postal business. The statement of
his ideas, which he made yesterday, will be
likely to arouse less love than ever for him in
the breast of Dr. Norvin Green.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

The people of Allegheny hocked to see
and approve their beautiful and attractive
library building yesterday, and the people of
Pittsburg very largely utilized the same oppor-
tunity to inspect it as an earnest OF what they
are to have in the future,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

SALT LAKE CITY has gone against the
Mormons by a vote of two to one; which re-
markable evidence of progress is almost calcu-
lated to create doubts as to the proverbial su-
premacy of the Dutch in holland.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

The extension OF the art exhibition at the
Carnegie Library in Allegheny, will give every
one an opportunity to inspect those instructive
works of art and the still more instructive and
valuable work of art, namely, the beautiful
building in which they are housed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
,TIsu,r Paradise They Seek.

From the Phil adeIphia Inquirer.l
The settlers that boom in the spring were in
Oklahoma last year. This year they are in
South Dakota, and next year they will be
wherever there is rush to some fancied para
disc The idea of settling down somewhere
and working there until they make little para
disc of their own never seems to occur to these
DeODle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
GROWING IN POPULARITY.
The Dispatch Fast Gaining Favor Among
Eastern Ohio Renders.

From the GAINESVILLE, o., Republican,
or all the papers that come to this town pos
sibly no one has the past three months. in
creased in circulation, popular esteem and IA
vor as has THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH. Not
only here, but throughout this section, THE
DISPATCH has gained most rapidly promi-
nence and influence of value to its owners, of
pleasure to its contributors ano Of profit to its
printers ink" patrons.
THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH has well-earned
advantages in gathering the news Of general
interest, which fact makes it q favorite among
those for whom newspapers are made. As to
THE DISPATCH management, ''the power be-
hind the throne'' has our congratulations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
Another Case Of Golden silence.

From tne new ] Ork kress.J
The free trade organs are as silent as Phila-
delphia grave IS to our challenge to show why
we should import rather than make an article
that costs the nation big deduction Of wealth
when it is imported and a small deduction of
wealth--the raw materials-when it is home
do
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

Double Significance of n COrOner's Verdict.
From the New York Herald
Fathers and mothers of Spartan tendencies
say that railroad wrecks are not the only
wrecks that have been caused by misplaced
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
Americans woulAn't Kick.

From the New York Tribune.i
Possibly the Emperor William would like to
have John Most as one of his Ministers for the
execution of his new Socialistic policy. We
will cheerIully relinquish Most upon the
Kaiseris application.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

Mr.. CARNEGIE is reported to have Sc
cured another lot of the Pittsburg and West
ern's stock, and it is to be hoped that he will
make it as great public benefit as his library.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
LEGAL ADVICE GIVEN AWAY.
A New York PhiIanrhrOpisr Will ASsIat
Poor and Innocent Prisoners.

Poor and Innocent Prisoners.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK, February u.-After five years
of work in the Tombs Police Court, as friend
to poor prisoners, Mrs Ernestine Schaffner has
opened a regular office where she expects to do
a largely increased business. Her sign reads:
cused."
Mrs. Schaffner is a widow with an indepen-
dent fortune, and one or two mature children.
Substantially all Of her income beyond what is
needed for the support of herself and children,
is devoted to defending prisoners at the Tombs
Court whom she believes TO be Innocent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
All Pr.ssut At the Cabinet Meetine.

WASHINGTON February 1L-AH the mem
bers were present At the Cabinet meeting to-
day, including Secretaries Blaine and Tracy.
Thisis is the first time that there has been full
attendance in several weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

AFTER North Dakota's lottery scheme
has exploded, that new State would be justified
in getting up blizzard to purify the atmos-
Ohara
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12
Hence I,,, FIatrer Tban a Platter.

From the PhiladeIphia Times.
Chauncey Depew is trying to breathe the
breath Of life into the New York Worlds Fair
scheme. If Platt had been left outside the
breastworks resurrection would not have
been necessary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-12

JAMES X. POLK is the only Speaker of
the House who ever reached the Presidency,
Some Republican organs think that Reed may
prove another Polk; but there Is not much dam