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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
VANDERBILT MAY BE IN IT.
Railroad Men Think He is Behind a Big
Purchase of Reading

Railroad Men Think He is Behind Big
Purchase of Reading.
NEW YORK, October 25.-At the Office of
II. B. Hollins &c Co., bankers and brokers,
it was said that It was true that large
block of stock of the Reading Railroad Com
pany had been bought by that firm, but that
the firm had nothing to say as to the state
ment that 81. B. Hollins had been made
a member of the Reading Railroad syndf
cate in place of W. W. Gibbs, of Philadel-
phia, and that the purchase of stock and
change in the personnel of the syndicate
representatives. meant that the Vanderbilt
interest would now be represented in it.
Among well-informed railroad men in the
Stock Exchange it was said that there was
no doubt but that the purchase of the stock
means that the Vanderbilt interest would in
future be represented in the management of
the Reading road, and that while controll-
ing interest has not been secured, it was
sufficient to insure a continuance Of the ex-
listing satisfactory arrangements between the
Vanderbilt and Reading roads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
TRIALS OF FOREIGNERS.

How it Feels to be in a Land Where You
Can't Understand the Language.
An Italian woman was gesticulating vio-
lently yesterday to policeman on Smith
field street. The impassive officer looked at
her and then shook his head.
''Poor woman" remarked a bright Ger
man, who was passing.
What's the matter with her?" said q
companion. "Isn't she crazy?''
"No," the other answered, "but she soon
will be. She Is trying to make that officer
understand her and he can't. Oh, know
what it is to be in strange land, and be
unable to talk the language. One feels as
If he were a child, though a man, and
it is necessary to begin over again. 1 came
to America when was 16 years old. /
could speak French and German, but these
Languages were no good to me. Ny German
friends would speak English to worry me,
and I found myself unable to understand a
word that was said by anyone around me.
I used to feel as if were lost, but that did
not discourage me. played marbles with
the boys, got drubbed frequently and
learned the slang OF the language first, but
after awhile I began to get little light,
and now defy any man to sell me in En-
glish."
THE DISPATCH has secured Rudyard
Kipling's first Serial. The opening chapters
will aDDear Sunday Novemher O.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
PICTURES FROM LIFE.
ARTIST COOPER GIVES "REMINISCENCES IN
HIS NEW BOOK.
Daily Habits of the wen-Known Painter
LastDays of Sir Edwin Landseer Touched
On-Queen Victoria Figures as Joker
Royal Repartee.

Daily Habits of the weIl-Known Painter
Last Days of Sir Edwin Landseer Touched
On-Queen Victoria Figures as Joker
Royal Repartee.
IBI CABLE TO THE pIsPATcHI
LONDON, October 25.-The most enter
tanning book recently published is 1.-THE
"reminiscences of Sidney Cooper, Painter
and Royal Academician." Cooper is 81
years of age, but still paints well, has ex-
cellent health and strong sight. all of which
be attributes to the regularity of hislife.
which he thus describes:
"I used to walk five or six miles every
day; now I only do three or four, but these
regularly. At the same hour always 60
to my painting room, at o'clock in the
morning in summer, half an hour later in
winter, and set my palette and paint till
breakfast is ready at o'clock. For this
eat oatmeal porridge and some bread and
drink about half pint Of milk just warm
from my own cows. I have not tasted cup
of tea or coffee for sc years. find porridge
very sustaining and at the same time very
provocative of appetite, while it keeps the
head clear for the mornings work. Then
return to my study and paint till lunch at
II o'clock, when 1 eat well and drink but
little, alter which I paint again till
8. Then I clean up my palette
Tor the day and 60 out for my walk, return
ing in time to wash and prepare for a
o'clock dinner, which I enjoy without my
glass Of port, for 1 have quite given that up
and every other kind of wine since my last
severe Illness After this / read my news
paper. At o'clock smoke my cigar and
at 10 o'clock I am off to bed"
Cooper draws a sad picture of the closing
days of the great animal painter, Sir Edwin
Landseer.
II was shocked" says Cooper, "when
saw him SO changed. He was always cry
ing ont for more drink; was to all appear
ances halt out of his mind. He said to me,
oh, Cooper; you do not know how i'll I
have been and still am, and they don't care
anything about me. They leave me alone
and they do nothing to help me. They will
not even give me anything to drink when I
am dying of thirst"
In Cooper's book Queen Victoria figures
probably for the first time in her life as
joker. Here is the royal joke in all its
splendor. Cooper was down at Osborne
painting some royal cattle before the Queen
and her consort The artist had been de-
tending the presence of some dock
leaves in the foreground OF his
composition. "Well," said the Prince,
loosely, 'they are beautifully painted
and doubtless assist the composition,
but they do not give evidence of good farm
ing" Her Majesty smiled appreciatively
and, shaking her finger at the Prince, said:
"How about the little pool of water in which
the heifer's hindlegs are standing" "'Oh,"
said His Royal Hlghness, laughing, "I
think it is beautiful, artistic idea and
gives a stamp of nature to the scene"
Eyes, Albert, said the Queen, "and like
its introduction much; hut it is not evidence
of good training" Upon this they both
laughed heartily.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
The star Is at rest.

Tha Iono raotonoIa :. +ba ,+,-J, ,,.,t
I'll 1ne =. iong rec!angls Is tne star spectrum
sIwr %i.n .sS s toOfS = ~ th ofuG nne Nnlcn
s'aJs ~ 'i1 Giuuie VI sne RAYS "necn zen
wire for eTamnlo1 which vs 49, 80 - =.
fbe snectroecona itssIf 40 that A p
straight line. Wv
UoNDit1oNs oF TIE OBSERVATION
We must Imagine the real state Of things
as follows: In the first place there is the
star in space, millions Of miles away (but
always at the same distance from us), shin
ing to the eye with white light, that is
sending to US waves of all wave lengths, be-
tween 500 0O0, ,O00, ,0OO, 900 and 75O, 600, ,0OO.-
900. 900 per second. The whole of space be-
tween US and the star is filed with such
waves. When they come to the spectre
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
A CONFLICTING DECISION.

An Iowa Judge Declares That Selling Orig
inal Packages Is a Crime.
BLOOMFIELD, Ia, October 25.-In his in
structions to the grand jury here, Judge
Leggett said that under the decision of the
United States Supreme Court it was not a
crime to sell liquors imported from another
State in the original packages until the
Wilson bill was passed by Congress and be-
came law, but after that time it was a yio-
lation of the laws Of this State to sell any
liquor without proper permit.
Judge Leggett declares that the action of
the inferior United States Courts in other
States on this subject was not binding on
the courts of this State. and that until the
question is finally, settled by the higher
courts it is the duty of the grand jury to
conslderer the law valid and to enforce 1t
against all violators, whether by original
package sales or otherwise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
RAILROAD. PEOPLE UNDER ARMS.
A Disputed Crossing Protected by Miner
With Winchesters.

A Disputed Crossing Protected by Miners
With Winchesters.
DENVER, October 25.-The Burlington
people stole march on the Union Pacific
last Wednesday night, that may cause some
trouble before it is settled. The Burlington
sent large force of workmen, who began
work at midnight, and before day.
light Thursday morning they had
completed about a mile of track leading
from their main line into the Simpson coal
mine. In doing this they had to cross the
Union Pacific tracks, and this is the point
in dispute. The coal miners are all in favor
of the Burlington, for the reasonfh the
Union Pacific does not haul the coal away
fast enough to keep the miners working full
time.
The Union Pacific management was
furious. Of course. Fearing trouble, the
Burlington armed the miners and section
men to the teeth and set watch on the dis
puted switch. They were rewarded Friday
night by the appearance of Union
Pacific work train and large force
of men sent to tear up the Burlington
tracks They were ordered not to touch the
new rails, and they wisely withdrew after
war of words only.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
THE ALLIANCE STUMBLING BLOCK.
Intrigues at Vienna in Favor of the Pop
Endangers the Compact.

Intrigues at Vienna in Favor of the Pope
Endangers the Compact.
BERLIN, October 25.-Chancellor Won
Caprivi will meet Signor Crispi,
the italian Prime Minister at Mouza,
November s, and will present King
Humbert with an autograph letter
from Emperor William. The in
terview, besides aiming at the
establishment of personal relations between
General Won Caprivi and Signor Crispi,
will concern the settlement of the intrigue
in the Austrian Court in favor of the
Vatican against the italian Government.
Signor Crispi declares that Italy's con-
tinuance as a member of the triple alliance
is menaced by the cabal of prominent mem
bers of the imperial family OF Austria,
whose emissaries at the Vatican encourage
the belief that the overthrow of Count Kali
noky or the death of Emperor Francis Jo-
seph will be the signal for a rupture of the
Austro-It italian Alliance, which would re-
suit in an effort to restore the temporal
power of the Pope.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
WARRING OVER A DOG.
Colored Residents of Garfield File Charges
Against Each Other.

Colored Residents of Garfield File Charges
Against Each Other.
An inoffensive-looking dog has developed
a deluge of bad blood among some colored
residents of Garfield, on the eastern side of
the Allegheny Cemetery. 1t is not
exactly known how the trouble originated,
but Thursday night. it is claimed, Edward
and James Braaks went to Green EatoI's
residence, where an excited alteration took
place. Eaton ordered the Braaks to leave,
and when they refused he fred his revolver
over their heads to scare them. The ruse
was successful, and the two men left hastily.
Yesterday james Braaks entered charge
of felonious shooting before Magistrate
Hyndman, of the East End. against Eaton,
and Eaton entered charge of disorderly
conduct before Alderman Kerr, of the Fiji
teenth ward, against the two Braakses.
Eaton gave bail for hearing this evening,
and the Braakses entered recosnizance for
their appearance at Alderman Kerr's Office
Tuesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
MEETING OF GRADUATES.

College Alumine in Session in the Windy
City.
CHICAGO, October 25.-The Association
of Collegiate Alumn@ to-day elected Mrs.
Bessie Bradwell Helmer, of Chicago. Presi-
dent, and Miss Marion Talbot, of Boston,
Secretary.
There was tie vote on the question
whether the next meeting should be at Bos-
ton or Washington, and the decision was
referred to the Executive Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
VICE CONSUL CHANGED.
Arrival in London of Hit, Successor of
johnson, Who Resigned.

johnson, VINO Resigned.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsP ATcH..
LoDoN, October 25.-Consul General New
arrived in London on Thursday, accom-
panied by the new Vice Consul George C.
Hit, of indianapolis, who is to take the
place of Oliver r. johnson, resigned.
Another consul and vice consul, IN the re-
spective persons OF DR.. Edward Bedloe, of
Philadelphia, and w. E. S. Eales, Of New
York, whose destination is Annoy, were fell
low passengers with New and Hit on the
City of New York. It is related that the
Glover Club punch, constructed by Dr.
Bedloe in the smoking room OF the steamer,
dispelled all the gloom of the voyage and
constituted him a public benefactor in the
minds of all intelligent passengers.
Other news with regard to. the consular
service is that Philip Carroll, of New York,
consul at Palermo, who became unpopular
with the Italian Government by reason of
his report concerning the brigandage indus
try in that country, is to be removed to o.
tawa. His place will be taken by Horace
c. Pugh, of Terre Haute, the present Con-
sui at Newcastle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
AN EXPLOSION EXPLAINED.

the Locomotive Disaster.
The coroner's jury investigating the e1-
plosion of locomotive on the connecting
railroad at Soho, last week, which caused
the death of several men, yesterday returned
a verdict to the effect that the explosion was
caused by the instantaneous evaporation of
the water in the boiler.
In descending from the incline the water
rushed to one end of the boiler, while the
other end became superheated. On reach
ing level ground the water again covered the
superheated part and was converted into
steam, causing the explosion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
The star is moving away

Evidently the faster the star moves away
from US the greater will be the distance be-
tween the lines A and B-the displacement
of A. II the star should be moving toward
us then A would be displaced on the other
side of B. The amount of the displacement
measures the velocity of the stars motion.
Now, we cannot draw q pencil line GAY
among bundle Of rays which comes from
star. But nature has done this Tor us. The
spectra of stars are usually crossed bv i've
black lines, which are due TO the absorption
of certain rays in the stars own atmosphere.
Nothing is more certain than these rays
always remain In fixed places in the stsxa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
Neat Uniforms for Police.

Chief Brown is endeavoring to effect an
arrangement whereby the police officers will
have their uniforms made to measure by one
tailor. The Chief believes the men will
look neater in well-ftting clothes, and by
all purchasing at one place he thinks re-
iuction OF " Or 4SS q suit can be obtained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
TARIFF EXCITEMENT COOLING DOWN.
Effect of the Mckinley Bill on German Trade
Not So Bad After All.


Not So Bad After All.
BERLIN, October 25.-Oficial circles are
skeptical as to any German reprisals upon
American trade. The reports thus far re-
ceived at the Ministry of the Interior tend
to dissipate the feeling Of alarm
created by the Americad tariff. American
orders in the leading commercial centers do
not appreciably diminish. However, Ger
many will not be driven into concerted re-
prisals with Austria by sudden collapse in
the American trade.
The reports emanating from Paris and
Vienna attributing the initiatory retaliation
for the passage of the Mckinley bill to the
Berlin Government, are utterly untrue.
Since N. Ribot's overtures looking to such
action were rejected no communication has
passed between the French and German
Governments on the subjects.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
Thornton Bros, ALLEGHENY.

We appeal to the ladies OF both cities for
their opinion about our 81 % silk warp.
Come and see if you don't decide it's the
identical one being advertised in both cities
at 81. Save Sc on your dress. Eight
qualities in black silk warps at the Cash
Store.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
LOST IN THE WOODS.

Charles Pickering, q Maine Sheriff, Dies
From Exposure.
BANGOR. October 25.-Charles L. Pick
ering, a Sheriff Of Lincoln, was found dead
to-day in the woods, where he had gone to a
lumber camp after q witness.
The officer became lost and died from ex-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
SWIFT swINDLNG.

A Stranger Beaten Before He Had Been
Thirty Minutes in Boston.
BOSTON, October 25.-George J. Fitzpat-
rick, young man from Seattle, arrived
here to-day and was swindled out Of $500 by
a confidence man before he had been in the
city 30 minutes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26

RUDYARD KIPLING has written a fasci-
mating Serial. THE DISPATCH has secured
the rights for this territory, Publication be-
gins Sunday, November 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26

This is the 14th year that Mr.. Murphy
has played Kerry Cow, and the demand for
it is greater each season, for 1t is the greatest
of them all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
Fan and Winter opening.

Nobby suits and overcoating at Dickson
the Tailor's, corner Fifth ave. ard Wood st.,
second floor. Telephone 1855.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
Went Home With Her Father.

Miss Dean Wagner, who was brought to
the city by A.SH. Rentley, under promise
of marriage, returned to her home in
Cooperstown with her ather. fThe meeting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
e. Schauer. Tailor.

4o7 Wood st., makes fine clothes at low
1 prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
Political Prisoners Escape.

PANAMA, October 25-Bolivian advices
state that all the political prisoners have
succeeded in escaping from the prison in
Sucre.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26

secretary Baer will be present, but Presi-
gent Clarke regrets his inability to come.
Distinguished speakers will address the
meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
sARA,s TERsE ANSWER
What Bernhardt Had tolsay About Langtry's
Performance.
rHY pusLAp,s CABLE coMpAsr.1

PARIS, October rs. = Sara Bernhardt
was terse and sympathetic when reporter
asked her to say what she thought of Mrs.
Langtry's attempt to play CLEOPATRA.
The Bernhardt said: "Langtry? Je
connais past" and refused to say more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26

THE DISPATCH has secured Rudyard
Kipling's first Serial The opening chapters
will appear Sunday, November 9.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-26
THERE'S ROOM FOR BOTH,

The respective organs charge and counter
charge, but there is plenty of room for both,
and the Methodist Episcopal Church GER
talnly has right to a purely sectarian Or
ganization if it wants it. The plan of the
United Brethren, Disciples and some others
is to organize denomlnationally on basis
broad enough to take in Christian Endeavor
and all other similar societies without de-
stroying their affiliations with other young
people outside deIominationaL lines. The
United Presbyterian and the Methodist
Church of Canada have followed the exam
pie of the Methodist Episcopal, the latter
adopting the 'Epworth" title.
New York leads the States in the number
of societies and members, having 1,709 Or
CARNATIONS and over 1O0. 900 members. The
balance of the upward of 100000 are dis
tributed among 49 States and Territories
and British provinces. There is society
in Oklahoma, one in the Wisconsin State
prison, and one on the United States man
of-war Pensacola.
Pennsylvania has over 800 societies with
membership of 40. 900 in round numbers
1t is the representatives of these 10000 who
meet in State convention here, General
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-02-19
Board of Education.

The Board met at the Recorders
Office, last Wednesday evening, the
following officials being present:
w. A. Mcdonald, secretary, and
members Bradford, Johnston, Wall
Brunneau and Bradford.
G. d. Bradford was appointed pres.
ident pro tenn.
Bills to the amount of $91.51 were
allowed.
Thos. Breen was allowed to furnish
under his contract, 80 cords of wood
two feet long, at SO per full cord.
j. G. Wall was instructed to have
the school clocks repaired, as well as
other necessary repairs as may be
needed at the schools.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-02-19

The social given by the Girls
Friendly society. at the Armory last
Thursday evening, was pleasant af
fair. The Armory was profusely dec
GRATED with the flags of all nations,
and with evergreens, and presented a
pretty appearance. The young men,
bers of the society were dressed to
represent various nationalities. A
bounteous supper was served to those
who were present. A feature of the
social was the erection of booths, in
one of which was stationed young
lady, who searched in the future for
those desiring to bear what fortune
had in store for them. In another
booth ice cream was served. Many
articles both for use and ornament
were displayed for sale. Under the
British flag was placed throne, and
on it was seated member of the So
ciety, dressed to represent Queen Vic
toria. The members of the society
entertained their patrons very bospit-
ally, and their international social
was q success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-02-19
Suicide.

About four o'clock Thursday after
noon, the attention Of w. III. Hall
was directed to the harness shop of
VIM. McMaster, on River street, by
the report of a revolver. He opened
the door, looked in, and saw cloud
Of smoke. He then called to d.
Crippen, who was close by, and the
two entered the shop. Mr.. Hall look
ed over the counter where the smoke
was and saw the body of man lay
ing on the floor behind the counter.
There was no one else in the shop at
that time. The alarm was given, and
DR.. Seaman soon arrived as well as
members Of the police force. The
doctor examined the body behind the
counter, and then it was ascertained
that it was Robert McMaster, son of
the proprietor of the shop, and that
he had shot himself with 32 caliber
revolver. The ball entered the head
on the right side, near the temple, and
penetrated the brain, causing almost
instantaneous death. Coroner Shan
non was notified and a jury was i'm
paneled. They soon returned ver-
dict that the deceased had died from
the effects of revolver shot inflicted
by himself. The reason assigned for
the suicide is insanity, with which he
had been slightly afflicted. lie was
81 years of age. The funeral took
place Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-02-19
Meteorological Report

The meteorological report of the
weather at Alpena city, is as follows
during the week ending Monday,
February II, 1890:
Highest temperature, AZ degrees, on the 18th.
Lowest temperature, ~ degrees. on the 10th.
Average temperature, 81 degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 30.41 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 1916 inches.
Total rain fall 022 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the east.
Total movement of wind, 2iol miles.
Greatest daily rainfall, 0.l0 inches on the 18th.
Highest velocity of the wind, 30 miles, from the
northwest, on the 18th.
JAMES j. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. 8. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-02-19

The case Of the People VS.. Joseph
Narcotic. for assault with intent to do
great bodily harm to John Fitzpat-
rick, was tried at the Circuit Court
last Thursday and he was acquitted.
Narcotic was bar tender for the Kcat-
ing House, Long Rapids, and it. APP
pears that he, being much tormented
by some men that were there, got so
excited he did not know what he was
doing, and the jury seemed to think
he was not to blame for defending
himself with knife. 1t was also
clearly proved that there was no ma
liciousness on the part of Narcotic.
Fitzpatrick was badly cut with the
knife, and it came near being fatal to
him. Narcotic does not get clear
without punishment. His expense for
the trial, his imprisonment, and the
dread on his mind while the trial was
progressing, is no light punishment
When he was set at liberty he re-
marked to the sheriff: "You will new
er have any occasion to come after me
again"