Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-21
The STRoLLER,S STORIES.
Odd Observations and Quaint Opinions From
Curb and Corridor.


Homestead yesterday morning, tall, dis
tinguished individual was observed in close
converse with Mr.. Carnegie. "Who is hef'
whispered the snave burgesses. who can he
be?" murmured the Reception Committee.
Rather English looking was this mysterious
companion of Presidents and millionar He
wore extensive side-whiskers Of the pattern
affected by Saxon peers of irreproachable
character and bucolic predictions. His
garments were exquisitely cut. and his whole
appearance bespoke importance. When the
notabilities of Homestead shook hands with
Mr. Carnegie, they also shook hands with the
unknown. When a new presentation bowed to
Mr.. Carnegie, he also bowed to this new visitor.
'Some British nabob, no doubt" whispered a
well-known Homestead cItizon to the reporters.
''Our Andrew has picked him In England, and
wants to show him what we can do over here"
What finelooking gentleman" said lady
present, in admiring tones; "he must be ssduke
at leastP'
Then Mr.. Carnegie began to feel cold. so he
turned to the aristocratic individual by his side
and said, Thomas. have you got my overcoatf'
"Yes, sir" replied the supposed British noble
man. Then put it on" calculated the pluto
crat; and the person with the side whiskers,
who was no other than his valet, assisted him
into his garment in question. And the worthy
burgesses of Homestead were considerably
astonished.
a PARTY of officials from Reading, Pa, is
staying at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The
members are, ]. 6. Leinbach, Chairman Select
Committee; G. F. Fink, Select Councilman;
w. A. Fink and W. NJ. Heister, Common Coun-
cilmen; W. ]. Rourke. City Solicitor; ]. J.
Hoff, City Engineer; C. ]. Fox, City Clerk
and c. A. Miller. Assistant City Clerk. The
deputation has been sent on tour through the
principal cities of Western pennsylvania in
order to, ascertain how the laws regulating
buildings and other street ordinances work.
Altoona has already been visited, and regu-
lar report prepared. Yesterday Allegheny was
the object Of interest to these Reading
worthless. They plunged manfully into yards
of.statistics bearing upon buildings and asked
innumerable questions of all officials inter-
ested in such matters. They appeared to be
particularly anxious to ascertain the citizens
right, or want of right, to encroach upon the
public sidewalk in his building operations. To-
day Pittsburg officials will be put through
their facIngs, and a tour made Of our principal
new city buildings.
A BEvT Of impressionaDle young ladies put
up at the Hotel Schlosser yesterday. They
had come all the way from McKeesport and
Foxburg, for the sole purpose Of beholding
President Harrison. No doubt an extra glow
of pride would have warmed the Executive
heart had it become known that the cluster of
handkerchiefs which were waved SO frantically
from an upper window of the Schlosser, while
the Presidential cortege passed by, belonged to
these enthusiastic damsels. As it was, the
young ladies may now return to their suburban
homes, proud of having waved handkerchief
to the first individual in the United States.
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HTHE spoils system is all very well in its
way" said a very well-knoWn business
man in the postofice corridor yesterday; 'but
it becomes disagreeable system sometimes.
Now there is Mr.. A. Kennedy, who has been
for some years clerk at the stamp window. He
is one of the most efficient clerks I can recol-
lect, and for courteousness to all cOmers do
not remember his equal. Yet he must 60 on
the 1st Of March, to make room for somebody
perhaps unacquainted with the duties and re-
sponsibilities Of the position. II Is rather hard
on Mr.. Kennedy. It is really remark
able to see how all the cranks and the old
ladies' make for the window where Mr.. Ken
nedy presides. He has wonderful knack Of
these people," A suggestion was
made that Mr.. Mexican might be induced to
reconsider his decision with regard to Mr.. Ken /
nedy. The gentleman who had just spoken
said that an effort would be made by many
prominent Pittsburgers to retain Mr.. Kenne-
dy in his position. .,.-..
a GENTLEMAN residing on Fifth avenue not
4 far from Chestnut street. has lately re-
ceived a series of letters and post cards which
much discounted him, The missives are all in
the same handwriting, that Of female, and
read as follows: ~:
plain, WeTl-made, and an excellent house man
ager. You are single-at least so I am given to
understand You have arrived at years which
ought. to have given. you sense and stability.
Can you not see that it is incumbent
On you to remain no longer . bachelor
do you not perceive that young,
yood-looking and giddy woman would be no
lifting mate for you? Charles, 1 am ready. ]
feel that have been predestined for you. 1
Am naturally of loving nature, and my ac-
are many. l feel confident that
we're we joined in the holy bonds Of matrimony
We could live most happily together. Knowing
POUR shyness and becoming modesty, have
Jared to suggest these ideas to you. If you
.hink favorably of them meet me at o'clock,
sharp. on the steps of the City Hall, next
Friday morning. You will know me by my
wearing a blue velvet bonnet, with feathers,
and white veil Believe me, dear Charles,
lffectionately yours, Alice"
The recipient OF these tender epistles did not
mind tn EN- when they:hrst began to appear.
But when they were left at his house week
after week his anger began to rise. He told
The letter carrier not to bring any such letters
again, but the carrier explained that it was his
luty to leave all letters at their destination.
Then the gentleman resigned himself to cir
,umstances, and never opened the billets dOux
when they arrived. Scarcely week passes
hat an epistle from the amorous "Alice" does
lot grace his breakfast table. He is making
collection of the letters, in order to measure
he exact extent of female persistency.
Hsa
A LII the hotels were very full yesterday. |
"a Quite number of parties from neighbor-
ng towns and villages visited the city East |
Liverpool, Brsddock. McKeesporr, Altoona,
,tc., all sent deputatlons. The crowd outside |
he Court House very largely consisted Of
By the way there was a notable |
Lbsence Of veterans during the whole demon
tration to President Harrison. The President |
s a member of the G. A. H., Of the q. V. L., |
md Of the Loyal Legion. Yet not one of these
bodies made the slightest attempt at celebra- |
inn in his honor THE STROLLER