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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
he MISSES DAN LAMONT,
Experiences of the Newspaper Reporters
With Ex-President Cleveland.


With Ex-President Cleveland.
New York Press.1
The newspaper reporters who have had oc-
casion recently to call on ex-President
Cleveland to ask him about various matters
in which he has been reported as interested,
tell among themselves some odd stories
about his expressions to them. On several
recent occasions he has been so angry as to
express himself in language that they would
not dare to print because of his violence and
their fear that he would repudiate it after it
got into type. On other occasions he has
asked some one of the reporters with whom
he was better acquainted than others to tell
him what ought to be said. On one
matter he is said to have asked
reporter to write out what the lat
ter thought would sound we'll, and then
authorized its publication. 1t all goes to
show that he misses Colonel Dan Lamont,
who was his mouthpiece for six years, and
always talked for him to the newspaper
men. L fancy from the number of letters he
has been writing, and which somehow get
into print, that he is missing the little Colo
nel's adroit pen as well as ability to manip-
ulate the press gang.
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"And this" said Mrs. Halsford, ''is my
daughter Mary"
"Well, since this introduction business is
settled, 3" said the mate, "1'll leave all the
rest to you and go down to the Seven Pollies.
Goodby, auntie, I'll come to see you before
we sail. Goodby, mem and miss. Ike, be-
have YOURSELF and he left.
Mrs. Partington seated herself in the
American rocker and commenced conversa-
ton with the ladies as if she had ALWAYS
been acquainted with them, and Ike had
strayed to window overlooking q back
yard, where there was little naked black
fellow reveling in pile of ashes from the
cookhouse near by, and he wondered whether
the little blackie were not india rubber, and
whether pin stuck into MIN would hurt
him any, making up his mind to try at the
first opportunity.
"And this is tropical climax, said Mrs.
Partington, "and that should have set nv
foot in it was beyond my expectoration. 1
fancy feel its solitary afFectat1on already,
and think that its mellihuous airs must be
/infectious to those who are suffering from
convalescence.
"You are i'll, are you not?" said Mrs.
Halsford, "or so I understood the gentleman
to say who came with you."
HAD TO RUN FOR HER LIFE.
"Yes, indeed" replied Mrs Partington,
land with all the troubles that have befell
me, am far from well myself; nv constitu-
ton and bylaws are all exasperated, and 1
had to run for my life."
Unbounded sympathy was expressed for
the dame by Mrs. Halsford and daughter,
and then general conversation ensued re-
lstlng to their respective countries and mat
ters material and immaterial were discussed,
when black girl came in at the door.
Lunch ready, Missis," said she.
They passed into another apartment, where
a repletion of cold ham, cassava bread, pep
per pot, and pickles awaited them, with
cup of tea in prospect, but with an attempt
at the ham, nibble at the bread, as dry as
bran, and taste of the condiments, as hot
as fire, Mrs. Partington desisted, declaring
that her appetite was not equal tosssthe
"emulgency." Ike's appetite, likewise,
seemed to have left him, but some delicious
fruit restored it and with cup OF tea, both
were refreshed.
The staple dish at the succeeding dinner,
at o'clock, was salt fish and boiled plan
tain, served with drawn butter, which hun
ger rendered palatable, but she aVerred
quite candidly, that the cosmetics" were
not quite suited to her likeness. She found,
subsequently,, that the breakfast was like
the dinner, save that, instead of salt fish and
plantain, the order was changed to plan
tain and salt fish. This was added to, how
ever, in many ways; tempting dishes of
crab fat, goat steak, foofoo soup, and fried
yellow plantaIn lent variety, and soon, Gus
tom made even pepper pot desirable.
A STORY VERY HANDY.
Thew had a frenuent viaitor handuorna
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

side piece OF the silk, which will be full
where sewn on, but nearly plain at the
mouth of the basket, and deep enough to
turn over the top of it and be tackled down.
Now for the outer covering. First, cut two
pieces Of stout cardboard either into a round
or octagonal shape, according to the make
OF the basket, and just large enough for it
to stand on. Cover each with a suitable
sateen, or any cretonne, or even glazed
lining, that may be at hand; sew lightly to-
gether, and then take your printed pongee,
with maize or straw colored ground, and
copper-colored floral pattern on il Sew II tn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
THE NEWEST FANCY ARTICLES.

Ordinary Baskets Trimmed Up Into Articles
of Rare Beauty.
The newest fancy articles that have been
devised this season and collected by the
best shops, merely ring the changes on
trimmed and beautified baskets and shapes
covered with printed Indian or pongee silk,
which is very little more costly than Gre
tonne and scarcely prettier, except in its
colorings, which are softer. Our illustra-
ton No. 1 shows one Of these made over q
basket, common little wicker thing pretty
much the shape of q red fowerpot.
The first proceeding is to line the basket
BY putting a round of cardboard at
the bottom inside, covering it with copper
colored silk, and sewing to it on the wrong
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

is of brown velvet, with ribbon bows and
feather shaded from brown to pale blue.
Some pretty hats making for London brides
maids are Of white cloth nearly hidden by
white feathers. The broad brim Of each
hat is bordered with an ostrich feather, and
a shorter feather trims the crown. A
couple of pink silk rosettes give the touch of
color required. A bonnet of black velvet
with bunch of snowdrops and violets is
particularly becoming; so is a little Partisan
bonnet Of terra velvet, trimmed with black
lace and jet ornament in front. Lace is
rarely seen on any other than French bon
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

hall, furniture limited. but good, sofa, side
board, cane seat American chairs, American
cane-seat rocker, marble water-shelf otto
man, the walls and ceiling unlathed and
painted blue, pretty curtains, but no carpet.
This Mrs. Partington noted as she scanned
the premises.
A door opened in one corner of the room
and a very pleasant looking lady entered,
accompanied by her daughter. The mate
rose to meet her.
"This is Mrs. Halsford, auntie," said he,
"and, Mrs. Halsford, this is Mrs. Parting
ton and her boy Ike, whom you saw this
morning."
They shook hands warmly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
THE YOUNG MANS LATEST.
The Picture of His Finucee no Longer In
His Apartments.

New York sum-
SIT is no longer good form for young
man to have picture of his fnancee visible
anywhere about his bachelor apartments, d"
said q jeweler yesterday.
she has one, bless your soul, yes, but it
isn't big Imperial, nor even a cabinet or
card. See here, and the dealer took from
blue velvet box tiny head of beautiful
girl set In an open case of gold. The photo
graph was on porcelain, and was exquisitely
tinted with the brown hair and she'll pink
coloring Of the original. The case was
about as large as silver 50-cent piece, and
was beautifully engraved and suspended
from a short gold chain.
"There," sSid the jeweler complacently,
as he laid the dainty piece of sentiment
back in its case, that's going to make one
young man very happy"
"And where is he going to carry it7"
"In chsmois pocket set for that very
purpose on the inside of his vest"
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He Draws A. Zine.

Harper's Young People.]
Willie is a very observant youth. He
seemed to prefer smaller boys for compan-
ions, and when asked why, replied: "Well,
1 notice the bigger boys play with me, but
don't play with them. 1 want somebody
can play with" There is certainly very
fine distinction here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
A WRAP FOR WINTER,
Novelty From Paris Suitable to the Florida

Novelty From Paris Suitable to the Florida
and Georgia Resorts.
'Tout Paris" is pluming its wing for
flight southwark. Every day we hear of
new flock of swallows, French, English and
American, starting southwark, bound for
the Riviera and Algiers. This season North
Africa and Egypt seem to be disputing with
the south of France and Italy. especially
with Americans, who are such indefatigable
travellers and very fond of the Orient. One
sees in all the London shops novelties pre-.
pared for these tropical resorts. Hats are
specially made for the sunny winters of
Nice, and gowns and wraps for the half
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HATS AND BONNETS.

The Pretty Pieces the London Shops Are
Turning Out.
London is out with ANEW hat and
new bonnet The bonnet is Of black velvet
and jet, with amber strings and an aigrette
of the same shade. 1t is ladylike
and quiet and suitable for a
middle aged matron. The hat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

With the delicacy which distinguished
her, she would not see the spectacle so for
biddingly introduced, but turned to the
mate, who was bra1ding up some halyards,
and asked him what those tall red birds upon
the beach were just beyond the fort.
'They are famingoes, auntie, he said,
"well enough to look at, but not much for q
pot-pie."
At this moment they gathered up their
legs-all the baggage they had-and flew
away down the coast, to the admiration of
Ike, who watched them from the top of the
roundhouse and wished he had a gun,
always an impulse with Yankee, young or
old.
THE SAD PARTING.
81, the mate. had made arrangements to
take Mrs. Partington and Ike ashore in the
briggs boat, after he had secured for her ac-
commodations in the town, and, therefore,
the farewells with her fellow passengers
were brief, as the harbor boat came along
side to take them on shore, and, with few
hurried words and shaking of hands, they
parted, Mrs. Partington leaning over the
railing, saying: "Heaven bless you'll Nav
your fortune ever be surreptitious. and
profigacy attend your efforts"
She gave them the "trlbute of a tear" or
two as she went down below and awaited
the coming of 81 and Ike, who had gone
ashore in the boat. The captain came down
in the meantime, and for the first time she
spoke to him about payment for her voyage.
1t had all been arranged by Mr.. Peiton, the
mate, he told her, and she might make her.
self easy about it.
"But must" said she, identify it, for,
though [ am not rich, am not town
porpoise, and am able to meet all acquire
ments."
He again told her that he would settle it
with the mate, and let her know later, and
as they were about to separate he would say
that her company during the voyage had
mitigated its roughness and lightened its
progress, for which he, Bob Davit, captain
of the Seven Pollies, felt truly grateful.
"What you say" said she, sis q great
affectation to me, as 1 always wish to make |
people agreeable, and to know that sue
ceed makes it more Objectionable 1 shall |
never remember your kindness without |
thinking of it," shaking his hand warmly, |
her face aglow with happiness.
OFF FOR THE LAND
The captain, evidently affected, and laugh |
ing heartily, wenton deck, from whence, soon |
after the mate and Ike returned, the trunk |
and bundles were removed to the boat After |
a kind word to the sailors, who had come aft,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
A SOCIETY GIRL REBUKED.

She Had All Day to Dress, but Kept Her
Escort Waiting.
New York SUM-
A severe but well-merited rebuke was
administered not long ago to society girl
by young man who has the courage of very
creditsble convictions upon a certain COM
mon lack Of the incest courtesy among
young women who are really very we'll bred,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
Reason for Joining Church.

Burlington Free Press.l
We cannot always approve the arguments
which are used to get people to join the
church. For instance, here is one we heard
the other day: every unmarried man
ought to join the church, for there is no tell
ing how soon he will want the church to
ioin him" ["
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

the roundso of cardboard, put the basket inside,
and with a few small but strong silkeu
stitches attach the outer covering to the
covered rim of the basket. Hem the top OF
the silk, making a running about half an
inch up the hem, so as to allow of a ribbon
or cord being put in to draw 1t up; add rib
bons to taste (Which are very cheap, and in
order to make the article look smart on
bazaar stall, or as a present, put roll Of
stiff paper inside, so that the upper part
NAV not "hop,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

nets at this season. A smart-Iooking toque
of green velvet is trimmed with white cloth
and bordered with beaver. Two small green
birds set off the front.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

IT isn't everybody who can Keep a hotel
popular prOpristOrs "f the SturIevant House.
Broadway and Twentv-rinth street, Sew York
Strangers are made " Ieel thoroughly at home
VISA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26

" ~ NAAL- AAAO los ~
ions come from is as
much q matter of
query as where the
pins go. 1 think it
is not generally
known how much
the rise and fall of
Governments h ave
had to do with es-
tablishing c ert ain
and popular fash
ions. 1t is chron-
icled that during the
French Revolution
a-o--EhH-. -or4oi-
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ORIGIN OF FASHIONS.

The Rise and Fall of Governments Has Had
Much to do With IL, and Princesses and
Actresses MOre-Commou Sense FREEDOM
mates Now.
1wRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-26
STORIES OF GHOSTS.
Elaborate Collection of the Boston
PsyehiCal' Society.
EXPERIMENTING IN HYPNOTISM.
One Of the Amusing Franks Of Actors
Aldrich and Thorne.
EXERCISES In MEMORY OF BROWNING
lconRrsporprror OF THE p1srArcH. 1


BOSTON, January 25.-The first report Of
the American Psychical Society was issued
in Boston FIVE years since, and last week
that body ceased to exist as a separate Or
ganization. 1t will still linger on nomin-
ally as a branch of the English society, but
trust I may be pardoned if say that it is
hardly likely to effect much in this new
form. If it could not get grasp upon the
unseen world as an independent society it is
not easy to see how sinking into semi
dependent arm of the British organization
is likely to aid it. The plain truth is, I
suspect, that funds for continuing the So
ciety are not forthcoming on this side of the
ocean, and this is an effort to have the En-
glishmen who are interested in the subject
help out the American branch.
took the liberty of saying when the work
was organized in this country that the En-
glish society was founded with a view to
proving that all the ghost stories were true,
while the American society, on the contra
~, was established to prove that they were
all false. This was as accurate as general
truths ever are; but those who had been
skeptics from the first dropped out one by
one, so that in the end the activity was con-
fined pretty exclusively to those who in
their heart of hearts believed at least that
there are things in heaven and earth un-
dreamed of in philosophy. They imported
as secretary a member of the English body,
and they have collected vast deal of ma
terial of which skeptical outsider can see
no earthly-or unearthly-value, and for
aught know to the contrary, the members
may pass uncounted hours brooding over
this accumulation of matter.
The only amusing thing about this is that
they have got together lot of tales of the
supernatural, or what passes as such, which
it would be worth the while of some enter
prising publisher to secure and publish.
They are seldom authenticated, of course;
and when they are, the authentifcation is
not infrequently more doubtful than its sb-
sence would be; but they are often very en-
tertaining, and in an age so fond of stories
of this sort as is the present they might be
made to yield money enough, if properly
handled, 10 set the impoverished Psychical
Society upon its shaky pins once more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29
THE TARIFF MIDDLE.
Hitch In the Senate Finance Commit
tee-Republicans Fail to Harmonize.

The Senate finance committee 10 in pretty
bad mix-up over the tariff. The decision to
consider the bill in the whole committee is in
the interest OF preserving the Mckinley bill in
practically the shape it now is, and in this Mr..
Sherman will not have the support Of the other
republicans Of the committee. Mr.. Allison and
Mr.. Aidrich, particularly, are in favor Of sub
stitute bill which will make material reductions
from the schedules of the Mckinley bill They
want the WOODEN, the metal and crockery sched-
ules, particularly, pared down. There is a fight
on, in which the democrats are taking no part,
except to stir it up. 1t is said by republicans
that Mr.. Sherman cannot succeed in his design
unless the democrats aid him merely for the
purpose Of getting the majority in trouble. To
follow out the plan he has laid down, they say,
will keep the committee at work until Decem-
Der. 1t is believed that the subcommittee will
go ahead with their substitute bill. and il Mr..
Sherman succeeds in getting the Mckinley bill
reported the substitute will be reported also
and there will be two bills before the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29
WESTINGHOUSE BOwMEN.
A Growing Interest in Archery-The
Potomac Clubs Meeting.

Archery has taken on a new lease Of life in
the District this season. Eight new members
have been elected to the Potomac Club and
scattered bowmen are putting in a little prac-
tice here and there about the city. Notwith-
standing the large amount Of rainy weather the
Potomacs have been able to shoot on every one
of the club days since the season began, and q
creditable gain in the size Of the scores Is
noted. The new members have done unusually
we'll The championship matches, shot weekly,
have been very close, and no one is in the lead.
Among the ladies Mrs. Human, Miss Cooke
and Miss Williams have each won once, and
Mrs Human and Miss Cooke are tied in a
fourth contest. +. o. Maxson aud ID. McGowan
have each scored two points for the gents
championship. Mecutchen and Ford have been
unable to meet with the club regularly. but
when they do enter the lists five of the bowmen
will be quite evenly matched.
The leading scores have been made by Miss
Williams, 5s-3l6; Miss Cooke, 5s-304; Mrs. Hin
man. 59-291. Among the gentlemen :. Ford
has scored 1888; MCGOWAN, 69-3O5; +. o. Max
son, G3-281.
Weather permitting the club will hold field
meeting at the arsenal range tomorrow after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29
G c a A T 4 kR kRf 4 i i
Gee a i a K 4 4 r Il i
NATURE AND CURE,
A. p. LIGHTHILL. Md.
1oi7 18TH ST. NORTHWEST.

CataIrh manifes.s itself by discharge from
the head. sometimes of a colorless glairy fluid.
but oiiener ola rurulent, yreenish- yellow mat
ter winch III many instances Is 40 coyious that
patients feel IS though their whole bead is in u
state Of corruption. The discharge often lodges
Behind and above the soft palate. requiring al
most constant hawking for its removal Often
scales or lncru-tatiOns are blown from the NOS
trIls, either solid or OF u tubular FORM The
breath IL offensive, and sometimes reyoltipgiy
fetid. Smell. and occasionally the taste, is i'm
paired or destroyed. the hearing becomes af-
fected. noises III the head make their appear
ance, and the eyes are apt to become irritated
and watery. The head feels full. heavy and
compressed, especially above and between the
eyes. and severe neuraiaic pain is often ex-
perieEced about the fEce and head. lie patient
coughs more or less. las u cspricous appetite,
loses flesh and strength, Is depressed i'll spirits
and inclined TO dTowsIness The nlsmory is
weakened and often seriously impaired. Cold
IL taken from the least exposure, aud step by
step the Inflammation spreads until 1t reache,
the lungs and terminates IL Consumption. 80
frequently hEs this fatal course been noticed
that Catsrrh is now looked upon as one of the
earliest manifestations Of this dread disease.
by the system OF treatment winch we have
Originated and since carried to scientific per
fectiou, u complete and radical cure Of Cstsrrh
can be effected. his We have demonstrated in
THOUSANDS OF cases, representing the disease in
every form and in al. its various stages Of de-
velopment. our treatment reaches the dis
oa.ed PARTS in the most direct and positive
manner. instantaneOusly Penetrating every
cell ana cavity OF the head with the mos. bene-
ncial results. 80 effective is this plan Of medi
cation that even u single application Is pro-
ductive of immediate and decided relief and by
continuing this treatment the discharge
diniuishes. irritation is a!lsyed. the inhainnla-
.nl. rlr Ia IN h..l
until nnally radical and PERMANENT cure 10
established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29

hcdl TStarc MATTERS.
James Sullivan has bought for 81, 900 of Mary
Cation. part l, square south of sic, Is by Al on
Massachusetts, avenue and 80 on 4th st. II. W.
Margaret j. Downing has bought for
"a, 1887 of A. A. LipscOmb ct al lot 49, block
AZ, Holmead Manor
John Addison has bought for s., POS 20 of c.
l.. Dubois subs AZ to S. square 723, each 20
feet front on Massachusetts Avenue between LIST
an d I'd streets northeast and has sold the same
to I. L. Browning for $4,000
W. D. Shreves has bought for IS, 100 of W. p.
Graham subs % and "a, square AIS, As by SO
feet. 9th and Q streets.
Mary A. Ferry has bought for SO, 900 of Mary
ID. Westcott part lot 20 and part 10, square
2S3. fronting II feet on Massachusetts, avenue
between l2th and 18th streets northwest
James Boyce has bought for -, 500 of Helen
NJ. Role sub %. square II, 10 by 81 feet ON
between 2lst and I'D streets northwest
j. d. Rowe has purchased of W. Ii. Manogue
for $500 sub 201. T. ad. to West Washington
5. W. L. Draper has bought for $1,000 of W.
E. Brown part l3, block 3, lie Droit Park-1s54
Larch street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29
Arguing Liquor CaSes

Judge Miller held an evening session of the
Foice Court last evening to hear further argu-
men's IN the cases of the saloon keepers and
hquor dealers who failed to pay their docket
fees in the Criminal Court AsLeretofors n,,h-
hshed the papers In the cases were sent back 10
the Police Court because of the fa,iure of the
defendants to pay the docket fee, as required by
q rule OF the court. Now counsel ask leave to
nave the papers again sent up for the court
To dismiss the charges because their clients
were wrongfully deprived OF a trial by Jury.
The defendants side OF the cases was argued
by Messrs W. A Cook. ID. Z. Cahill j. J. John
son, and C. Maurice Smith. Mr. Dumont. for
the District, will make his reply at the next
special session Of the cour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-29
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALRAUGH's- - Lament Opera Company in
irErminie"
NATIoSAL--Primrose 4 Vests Ministries,
hERSAN's.-MeCaffrey's Athletic Speciality
Company.
NATIONAL RIFLES HaIL--prof Bells lecture
on shakespeare and Modern Humorists."
EcKINdToS MANSION GROUNDs.-Strawberr
Festival, Benefit lexington Episcopal Church