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A FIGHT FOR LIFE.

"WelI, here is Antonio" +" said the latter.
"Hs thinks that we might 'accomodare'
with the signOre; but the ship is not . hns
vessel, so perhaps the signore had better see
her before be decides. True, ii is but short
journey of IL or "a hours, 50 that q little
discomfort will not much matter, especially
as, this chance lost, it may be some time
before another presents ITSELF OF course,
the signore understands that we are poor
men, and shall require some good induce
ment to make Us lose time by going out Of
our way, but, if the signore will pay Us 100
lire (e4) down, and give us q small 'bRona
mano' on arrival, we will take him."
The price did not seem extravagant, but it
Is always necessary to bargain with Italians,
or they take you for an "imbecile," who can
be easily robbed 70, bearing this fact in
mind, expressed Advertisements at their ask
ing so much, and told them it was quite out
of the question. At last, after a deal Of
haggling, he agreed that il next day liked
the look Of the craft, would pay them 30
lire down, and give them another 10 lire on
their landing me safely at Caprera.
It was now getting late, 50 we separated,
on the understanding that ! was TO meet
BartOlo at the same place in the morning
at8.
Twas there at the appointed hour, and
found him waiting for me. His cousin, he
said, had gone on board. and was getting
things in order, as they were to sail at s that
evening.
After walking a mile among a sea Of
masts and sails OF all eolors and shades, We
at last got to Bartolo's ship. She was
small coast1ng fslucca with large lateen
sail, of the kind 30 common in the Meditsr-
ranean. Antonio and the man had first
spoken to the night before were busy stow
ing away a miscellaneous cargo of grain,
fruit and baccala, or dried stockfsh, which
1t is to be hoped tastes better than it smells,
stepped on board, and was shown my
cabin, if such it may be called. 1t was in the
fore part of the ship, and close to the mast
entered it through a narrow, dark hatchWsy
and down ladder of SIX or seven steps; and
whenI got 10 the bottom had to bend al
most double, as it was simply square box
about feet high and feet wide. Bartolo
had certainly not lied when he made me un-
derstand that should have to rough it. In
one corner was a wooden bunk, with dirty
sheepskin laid over it. Furniture there wsa
none; there was horrid smell Of bilge
water about the whole place. and the only
light came through the open hatchway.
Altogether most uninviting place; but, re-
hecEing that it was only tor one night, and
that, the weather being fine, 1 should
probably pass most Of the time on
deck, 1 settled to sail with them,
and be on board again at $50. I
now went on deck for a look round.
There were three separate hatchways. In
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Heretofore, in building cheaply, it has
been considered necessary to put up house
in what may be termed the gingerbread
style, for the want of more fitting name.
A man wishing to build simple and low
priced home for himself and family has OF
necessity depended in a great measure upon
his carpenter or builder, as the expense of
an architect is luxury not always afforded,
and we all know what manner of house this
has been.
There is little, If any, excuse for such a
house in these dsysof enlightenment in arch
Itecture and decorative arts, for a man has
but to pick and choose among the host of
good things that are constantly placed be-
fore him by the publishers of journals and
even daily papers, and cannot fail to find
some feature to meet his wants.
Here is little home that may be built.
with care and economy, for the sum of 3, 500;
this, of course. will not allow for decorating
or besutifying, but will give him the shell,
as it were, lathed, plastered and finished,
ready ior the finishing touches.
The exterior is simple and solid, with an
air of homelike cheerfulness about it that is
in itself a cheerful feature. The long
sweeping roof line, the solid bow window,
and the coy piazza, where one may sit and
enjoy the warm summer evenings, tend to
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and beautiful ever, excepting, perhaps, in
the severest cold.
For the floor treatment, a strip OF Jspa-
nese mating or a bright checked Canton
mating is pretty, and has the added merit
Of cheapness. A width of carpet running
through the hall and up the stairs, with the
wood on either side stained good dark
black walnut, also looks well, and as our
hall is square in shape, the carpet should be
SO also, with the bordering on the four sides.
Paint is more suitable for halls and stair
wavs than paper, as the latter is apt TO soil
easily, and cannot be washed, yet both may
be used to advantage by using dado OF
paper.
Turning to the right we find ourselves in
a cozy little parlor, with light in plenty to
make it CHEEKY and healthful. Here the
woodwork is left in its natural state to be
painted, and is either pine or whitewood,
and, as may be seen by the sketch, the door
to hall is paneled little different from the
average run Of mill doors, four small, long
panels, with q larger one at the bottom.
The other hall door, and that from the din
ing room to kitchen, are treated in the same
manner.
Our parlor woodwork may be painted a
soft quiet brown tone, in oils, and the wall
holdings and simple mantelpiece the same;
for wall treatment, the dado may be bas-
ket pattern paper, in two shades of deep
salmon color, and the wall to the irieze a
soft, quiet red, with pattern over of deep
broWnish yellow and gold.
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down to q smooth, dull surface, and, as the
hall is small and square, q quiet tone would
be best, say, soft yellow olive for the wall
space above the dsdo molding, and below it
darker paper with a warm brown back
ground, with red of quiet tone in the pat
tern; q dark grayish brown carpet, and a
softer tone of yellow olive in the ceiling,
would complete the quiet harmony of effect.
From the exterior we pass to the Interior
Of our home, and q word here may not be
amiss before entering.
That the entrance Of house indicates the
character of the entire building is an evil
dent fact; therefore, our hallway should be
quiet and low toned in coloring, and the
keynote pitched rather low; no bright eff
fects are admissible, although warm tones
are in good taste, and the whole character
of the hall decorations should be a general
leading up to the richer decorations of the
rooms beyond.
This rule holds good, be the home SIM
pie cottage or fine, high-towered mansion.
In our little country or town homes,
where the hall may be treated as room or
pretty vestibule, the capabilities are great.
Even a commonplace home may be made
attractive by the use of growing plants and
vines; ivy, tradescantis, and Madeira vines,
in pots supported by brackets on the wall,
whose long, clasping tendrils twine and
hang all about the lintels of the inside
doorway, are always attractive, and green
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Above this, the frieEe or top border is
delicate blue-gTeen, soft red and gold, over
medium tone of yellowish brown, and above
this again the ceiling color, soft buff tone,
is brought down to the top of the door finish,
finishing with a wood molding.
The dining room enters directly through
The woodwork is oak, slightly darkened an
antique shade; the walls are warm brownish
old-gold tone, and the ceiling quiet, soft
green-blue.
The second floor has three good chambers
and a bathroom; in these, the woodwork is
good selected pine, finished with shellac,
and rubbed down to a smooth, even surface,
imparting a rich gold hue that improves
with age.
Pretty, bright paper for these rooms may
be purchased for cents a roll and upward;
the ceilings tinted to match, or left white, as
desired.
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CAUGHT ON TIE HILLS.

Eewsy Notes From Allentown, Knoxville,
Nit. WashinztOn, Etc.
W, B. BENTON expects soon to embark in
the livery and undertaking business.
MRS, W. W. MURRAY, Of Orchard place, and
little daughter. Edna, are on the sick list
A VERY pleasant party was held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Beatty, Of Knox aYenue, last
night
THOMAS EVANS and son, Howard, Of the
Thirty-frst ward. have returned home from
New York.
Miss CARRIE YOUNG and Abner Majors
were married by Rev. Robert T. Miller last
Wednesday.
ABOUT % couples invaded the home Of Mr..
Anderson, of Mt. Oliver, last evening, and
treated him to surprise.
THE Prosser Glee Club, which heretofore
has been comprised Of male members, expect
to add some lady members to their number
RumOr has 1t that they will give grand con-
cert in the near future.
DANIEL MCQUADE, Of Jucunda street,
Knoxville, received telegram Wednesday
from Middlesex announcing the death of his
father, who dropped dead on the street. Mr..
McQuade and his family have the sympathy Of
their many friends in their sad bereavement
A 13-YEAR-oLD son of Mr.. Fitzsimmous
Amanda avenue, Knoxville, met with a severe
acClueub III buc AaCIOAg VI buo 0HOo
Company last Wednesday, by having his hand
caught in the splitting machine. His hand
passed through the machine, which has about
a quarter of an inch space between the knives
The hand was horribly mangled.
QU1TEa number of her friends called upon
Miss Mary Kellar, OF Rochelle street, last
Wednesday night. 1t being the return Of an
other birthday, her friends indulged in dancing
and other festivities. After wishing her the
return of many birthdays, each young man es-
corted his best girl home.
POLITICALLY speaking, things are rather
lively in Knoxville at present, and Of candi-
dates there is no end. Last Monday night w.
]. Hunter, the present incumbent, was nomi-
mated for Burgess for another term. and d. 9.
RAYS was also nominated for the same office.
Both candidates are doing some lively hustling,
and both are confident of election.
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SHORT SOUTHSIDlNGs.
Newsy Bits of More or Less Moment Ga ih.
cred for Birminghnmers.

Newsy Bits of More or Less Moment Ga Ih.
cred for Birminghamers.
DON'T forget the hospital subscription list
IT is promisedsthat the Pittsburg Incline will
be in operation inside of so days.
THE cables for the Castle Shannon Incline
have arrived and it Is promised that everything
will be in readiness for operation by April l.
DEPUTY SUPREME PRESIDENT G. w.
BROWN, Of the Equitable Aid Union, organized
Southside Union No. S0S Thursday evening,
with SO charter members. Thursday was Sc
lected as the meeting night. Application for
charter will not be made for 80 days The fol
lowing were elected officers: Chaucellor, W..
E. Springer; Advocate, Thomas Collins; Presi-
dent, ~ w. Klghtley; Vice President, Mrs.
James Fidler; Auxiliary Mrs. w. w. Kightley;
Secretary, William Richardson; Treasurer, Fred
Fieger; Accountant, DR.. c. c. Hersman; Chap
lain, Milton Chqreh; Warden. A. L Snyder;
Sentinel, Mrs. Thomas Collins; Watchtnan,
Charles c. FIeger; Conductor; James Fidler;
Assistant Conductor, Mrs. NJ. B. Fiegsri Trus-
tee, Milton Church; Representative to Grand
Union, Fred Fieger; Examining Physicians,
Drs. Pollock and Hersman.
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Brandon red; the clapboards quiet olive,
rather light and gray in tone, with trim
mings OF a darker greenish tone; the shin
giles in the gable ends q dark quiet red.
Paint the exterior doors q deep bOttle-green.
1t is we'll to add here that the painting is not
included in the cost OF the house, but is,
with the decorations and fittings, an extra.
A dado is a space above the Dashboard of
from three to four ieet in height, separated
from the space above by light mOlding to
match the wood, called chair-rail, and its
object is to break the monotony OF an unre-
lieved pattern the whole height OF the
room.
The subject of wall covering is a broad
one, and so much is to be said and consid-
cred in the way OF harmony with regard to
other furnishings, as to make it subject of
almost endless discussion. Perfectly plain
tints are always the safest.
Here the woodwork is cherry, rubbed
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my excuse for the love have Of every now
and then taking up pen and jotting down
tnJrecollections when seem In amanner to
live my life over again
I was always Of rowing disposition. and
could never rest very long in one place, so
that have visited most parts Of the habita-
BILE globe, leaving home sometimes at days
noties. intending to be away for months,
and then as suddenly changing my mind
and returning home again. hate plans
and arrangements made long beforehand,
and I generally act on the spur of the mo-
msnt, although this habit, as the following
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some. weapon of defense about me. True,
that in my travelling bag carried life pre-
server given me years ago, and which had
slept there harmlessly ever since; but still .
revolver would be more useful, in case OF ac-
cidents; 80 1 walked into the shop, and after
looking several of them over, ended by pur-
chasing small one, with a packet Of ear
tridges.
I now went to the hotel to pack up my
traps. I wished only to take what would go
into my travelling bag, so turned out every
thing thought useless. In doing so, I
came across the life preserver. was about
to chuck it aside when thought might a.
well take it, and replaced it in the bag.
My arrangements were soon complete. I
called the hotel keeper and told him I was
going away for two or three days, and pro-
posed to leave the remainder of nv luggage
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the middle one they were slowing away the
cargo, and the one aft was used By the or eW.
walked back to the town and killed some
time in looking into the different shop win
dows. was much attracted BY gunmak-
er,s, who displayed great variety Of arms.
but while gazing at these weapons, the
thought suddenly struck me that as 1 knew
nothing of the men to whom was trusting
myself, it might perhaps be as well to have
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-15
COULDN'T TRY 1T ON.
A Mistake in The Clothing Bu.insss Stopped
By the Police.

By the Police.
Detective P. Fitzgerald yesterday saw
man about 3 feet inches high walk into
the secondhand clothing store at 1116 Penn
avenue, with small chinehilla overcoat
with velvet collar, and evidently made for
a boy OF about Is years of age. The detec-
tive followed the man, and asking him after
be had offered the garment for sale whose it
was, received the answer that the Tender
was also the owner.
Fitzgerald. showing his authority, then
said, "Try it on" and the gentleman who
wished TO "put up"'' the garment registered
as John Nichols in Central station, while
the owner of the coat can get the same by
applying at the Office of Inspector McAleese.
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This house is well adapted to young
housekeepers, just starting out in life, and
not above doing their own houseWork, as al
the rooms are convenient and compact. Two
simple wood mantelpieces are included in
the estimate, as also . small cellar under the
kitchen and dining room only. OF course,
improvements and additions may be made
with good effect, and every dollar adds just
SO much to the comfort, convenience, and
value of the house.
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ARLO BATES has nsItass asSS7isif SsusaadSs sas Ts
la prominent Boston people and will describe
them in To-MoRRow's 2QPA0R DISPATCH.
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in bis charge. then dinsa, paid my bill,
and, bag in hand, strolled down again to the
port.
All on board was ready for sailing. Bar
tolo came mp at once and asked me for the
30 lire which had agreed 10 pay IN ad-
vance, e. he said they had 70 o0mplsts sohas
purchases before leaving.
Ate o'clock sharp We left the haFbor With
fair wind. It was . beautiful evening; not
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make up a cozy and attractive little home.
In exterior painting, light colors have Of
late been much in use, and may be attract
i've when one can afford to renew them at
frequent intervals, but in the long run moth
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) 1 AM getting rather
old, and live more in
the past than in the
future, but 1 have
knocked d about 50
much, and met with
$50 many strange adj
ventures during my
live that this nuat ba
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ing wears so we'll as dark rich lead and oil
eelers
In this case the roofs may be dull black,
not pure color, but softened down with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-15
RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY,
As shown by the Books Of the Dspartmenr
Of PnDlie Works.

The Department of Public Works reports
fha following retnrns for JannarH:
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TOTAL. 81, PSI
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DOMESTIC MARKETS.
Cheese, Eggs and Apples Moving
Freely---POultry Quiet.
COFFEE OPTIONS ADVANCING EAST.
A Scarcity Of HemlOck Lumber and an Ad-
vance in Prices.
CEREALS DULL ALL ALONG TIE LINE
OFFICE OF PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
WEDNESDAY, February rs, 1890.


The demand for cheese has very much i'm
proved the past few days, and stronger prices
are due. There has already been slight adj
vance in the East. The butter situation is un-
changed. Apples are moving more freely this
week than for some weeks past. The same is
true OF tropical fruits. Markets are bountifully
supplied with poultry, and the drift is down.
ward. Demand for fresh eggs is fully up to
supply Some dealers report sales at 17c per
dozen for very choice stock in limited quanti-
ties Our quotations will cover job lots.
BUTTER-Creamery. Elgin. 3O@9lc; Ohio do,
E@2Sc; fresh dairy packed, 292Sc; country
BEANs-Navy hand-picked beans, 50 OO@2 25:
medium, 81 1892 co.
BEEswAx-S@2Sc q for choice; low grade,
10000
C1DER-Sand refined. 81 so; common, 81 so
as 90; crab cider, IS OO@S so y barrel; cider
vinegar, lO@l2c q gallon;
CBEEsE-Ohio, 11@ll7&c; New York, I11fc:
Limburger, 915@llc; domestic Sweitzer. llQ
1318c; imported Sweitzer, 2S114c.
EGGs-l5@16c q dozen for strictly fresh.
FRUITsAsgTP6sSs 6S fancy q " 1oaS 70 BARREL;
356o40c a box.
FEATHERs-Extra live geese, 5O@6Oc; No. l,
do, 4O@45c; mixed lots. 30@35c g n.
PoULTRY-Live chickens, 75@S0e pair;
dressed, 11@1211Sc pound; ducks, ,75c@Sl q PAIR;
18c p n.
81 O0 p busbel; clover. large English. 62 lbs,
81 3504 so; clover, Alsike, IS 90: clover. white,
SO 90; timothy. choice. 45 Bs 81 COOL 70; blue
grass, extra clean, IA Ms, 81 25@l 3d. blue grass,
fancy, IA lbs, 81 30; orchard grass, II MS. 81 40;
red top, IA ms, 81 90; millet, so fbs, 81 O0 Hun
garian grass, so ms, 81 90; lawn grass, mixture
Of fine grasses, 81 so y bushel of IA MS.
TALLow-Country, SIC; city rendered, &c.
TROPICAL FRUITs-Lemons, common, So 90
as so; fancy 81 0Ol14 so: Florida oranges, 81 so
Q3 50, Valencia So 1904 90 a case MESSING, 81 90
az Is box: bananas, 81 1872 90 irsts, 81 00@1 25
good seconds, % bunch; cocoanuts, 81 OO@4 90
p hundred; figs, SH@9c q b; dates, 611G715c %
b; new layer figs, 127119l515c; pine apples, 81 so
p dozen.
Observation-Disclosures, from store, 65Q60c;
on track, 45050c; cabbages 81 5O@3 90 barrel:
Dutch cabbage, $l6 90 q hundred; celery 40c q
dozen; Jersey sweet potatoes, 81 1904 90 bar
rel; turnips, 81 00@1 25 barrel; onions, 81 Esq
90 barrel, 81 50@l 20 % bushel: Bermuda
onions. So 75 bushel crate; parsnips, 81 75@
2 90 p barrel.
BUcKwHEAT FLoUR-sl 1872 0O.
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LATE NEWS In BRIEF.

The cholera has abated in Persia. Infu-
enza is ravaging Eastern Syria.
Lake Front Park will almost certainly be
chosen as the site for holding the Worlds Fair.
The Italian Government officially denies
that its action in Africa is directed against
Kassala.
Charles ]. Stephens a letter distributor in
the Chicago Postofhces has been arrested for
robbing the mails.
Mary Francis Keller, aged 19, seeks divorce
from her husband, aged 76 years. at Fond du
Lac. Sensational developments are looked for
Both houses of the West Virginia Legisla-
ture adjourned at noon yesterday. The session
and Gubernatorial contest cost the State nearly
$4,000.
Three attempts have been made to burn the
Memorial U. B. Church in Harrisburg. The
church people are thoroughly frightened over
the affairs.
David Willoughby, member of the Lon
don, O., Council, has been arrested on the
charge of attempting to blow safe in the
Phifer House in that city.
%. H. Graham, Auditor Of Warren county,
O.. fed last August. An examination of his
affairs showed he was short $4,000. On
Wednesday he voluntarily surrendered
The Controller of the Currency has de-
clared a third dividend of 10 per cent in favor
San Francisco, Cal, making in all 80 per cent
on claims proved amounting to S452 2549. This
bank failed December IL, 1883.
The Virginia Legislature has been asked to
incorporate the Virginia, Missouri and West
ern Railroad. The object is to construct road
from Norfolk, Va, to the junction in New
Mexico of the Atlantic and Pacific and Atchi-
son and Topeka roads. distance of l,640
miles. The capital for this enterprise, it is as
serted is nearly all English money, and $40, 000,
600 in bonds of the company have been sold in
England. Bills are now in Congress for
the right of way through the Indian Terri
tory and the right to construct bridges along
the road.
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Business Notes,

REPORTS from New York yesterday were to
the effect that money was working little
closer.
THE Pennsylvania Water Company (Wilkins-
burgl is doing good business and dividends
are already assured
FINISHING touches are being given to the
Keystone Bank building. 1t will be occupied
by the bank early next month.
THE President of the Chicago and Alton ad-
vocates in his annual report the purchase Of all
railways in America by the Government.
THE demand for investment securities at St.
Louis continues unprecedented. Brokers can
not fill all orders for State and municipal bonds.
THE Northern Pacific directors have declared
a quarterly dividend of per cent on the pre-
ferred stock, and also decided to construct
large shops at once at Tacoma
LAWRENCE BANK depositors should hand or
send in their books to the Fidelity Title and
Trust Company. This omission is the only
cause of delay in making statement.
MAJOR GLOVER: Scarcity of houses will
deter great many people from moving this
year. They would rather pay more than run
the chances. Only two or three of our tenants
will change quarters"
1T is stated that new syndicate has been
formed to complete the Wheeling and Lake
Erie Railroad. 1t will also construct line to
Steubenville. to be used by both the Cleveland,
Lorraine and Wheeling and the Wheeling and
Lake Erie. The Wheeling and Lake Erie ex-
tends from Toledo to BoWerstoWn, 40 miles from
Wheeling.