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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
Wintry Contrasts.

<fWHILE you were enjoying warm weather
and rain in Pittsburg last winter" said a
Western railroad man yesterday, 'in Nevada we
had the severest snow storms known in years.
For three months last winter there was over %
feet OF snow on the summit of the Sierra
Nevada, and the Union Pacific Railroad had
no end of trouble, with all of its snow
sheds and machinery for fighting snow, to
prevent blockade-in fact, they were not able
to prevent 1t. 1t was the worst winter in years,
and the Western Union Telegraph Company
has reason to remember it. When they put
their line to the Pacific coast into first-class
shape in 1855, it was deemed sufficient to use
poles 25 feet high on the Sierra Nevada summit
where. though the alrItude is only 1000 feet,
compared with over 5000 feet in the Rockies,
the most snow in the route Of the
transcontinental line falls-with few poles
30 feet high. Well, last winter the snow
fell till it covered the tops of those poles. and
for six weeks linemen had to patrol the line
constantly, lifting the wires which had been
unslung to the surface Of the snow When
was there last April / walked for miles on
snowshoes over snow 25 feet deep, and in
August some of that snow was still there. My
people out there tell me that old settlers de-
clare that the indications are that the coming
winter will be worse than last. If that turns
out to be the case, PItrsburgers enjoying SUM-
shine and showers in January ought to pray
for their brethren in arctic Nevada
ut strikes one as singular that the winters
should be worse in Nevada than they are in all
the inhabited region further north, and that
The snow fall on the Sierra Nevada slopes
should SO greatly exceed that on the Rockies,
but such is the case"
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NEW STEAMSHIP pRopELLERs.
Invention to Produce Speed of Twenty
Five Miles an Hour.


BRIDGEpoRr. CONN. October S0.-An ingen.
ious mechanic in this city, Mr.. James Hamil-
tou has finished fine working model of an
entirely new method of adjustment Of pro-
peIlers for ocean steamships. 1t consists of
three great horizontal shafts lying parallel to
each other and extending outward from the
stern Of the vessel. To each shaft three-blade
screw propeller is attached, the central or
iddle one being in area just twice that of the
other two propellers.
Within the vessel the three shafts are joined
trsnsversely with strong rods and have clamps
attached SO that one or all can be instantly de-
tached if necessary. A triple expansion en-
gine of great power is to run each shaft
The inventor claims his system Will give a
more uniform motion and with the same horse
power exerted by the engines will give far
greater results
In other words. If 10000 horse power exerted
on two propellers gives vessel speed of 20
miles an hour the same power exerted on three
propellers will give % miles an hour.
Another important point with the invention
breakdown. When at sea the breaking of a
Shaft or part of an engine is often serious
matter. In this device there are nine combina-
tions which can be made to run the ship.
This may be better understood by saying that
the three engines and the three shafts must
each be broken or disabled to put the ship in
helpless condition.
If one or even two shafts should break the
combined horse power of the three engines can
shaft and the speed be not greatly diminished.
Should one or two engines break down the re-
mainingsengine can still run one, two or three
propellers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
A POET IN POLITICS.

Poetry does not count for much in poll
tics. Few politicians have been poets. oc-
casionally statesman is found who can
strike the Tyre to some purpose-America
has Lowell and England in this century
has had a Macaulay-but even in the high
est walks of politics poeIs are seldom at
home. But among the surprises of the
strange fight now going on in New York
a combination of citizen elements against
Tammany-has been the appearance of a
real poet as a stump speaker on the anti
Tammany side, Mr.. Richard Watson
Glider is the author of some very dainty
poems and the editor of the Century maya
zine, and altogether about the last person in
the world one would expect to see
turn up his coat sleeves and hustle
with the boys in red-hot politi-
cal campaign. But this is exactly
what Mr.. Glider has done. He started out
in true poetic style with q sonnet, in which
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
WILL OF A FREE THINKER.
A Litigation That May be Colored by Re-
Hgious Controversy.

BOSTON, MASS, October 20-The will of the
late Photius Fisk is being contested in the
Supreme Court. Fisk was benevolent and
somewhat eccentric man of strong convictions
and great executive ability. He was native
of the Grecian island Hydra and was, when a
boy, brought to this country by missionaries
who educated him in the orthodox faith. He
changed his name from Capsalis to Fisk.
After arriving at manhood he became practi-
cally il not avowedly an atheist. John Quincy
Adams, while member of the National H ouse
of Representatives after being President of the
United States. secured for Mr.. Fisk an ap-
pointment as chaplain in the navy.
Fisk died about q year ago, leaving about
$4,000 to be invested and held as a permanent
relief fund, TO be called the Fisk Relief
Fund" the income to be used for the relief of
the poor, especial attention being paid TO the
needs Of worthy colored persons. The will
provides that no minister or person of the
Catholic faith shall ever hold the office of
trustee. The contest is by the next of kin,
residents of Hydra, and their representative is
]. NJ. Rodocanachi, the Greek Consul. The
claim is that Mr.. Fisk was unduly influenced
by Lyman T. Hodge who was his attendant
during the last years of his life The question
whether free thinker" can legally make q
will is also likely to be raised before the trial
ends,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
Another Juliet Gone.

THE illness Of Miss Julia Marlowe, the most
promising of all our Shakespearean stars,
will probably prevent Pittspurg from making
her acquaintance for another season. She
was to have played at the Duquesne Theatre
early next year. At present she lies in critical
condition at the home of Colonel A. K. Nc
Clure IN Philadelphia, to which the hospitable
journalist insisted on her being moved from
the hotel when the physicians declared her to
be in danger Of typhoid fever. She has been
over exerting herself and it would not be sur
prising if she has to lay off for the rest of the
season. Her managers evidently expect this,
for her company will disband this week.
Miss Marlowe's collapse and Miss Ander-
sons marriage leaves the Erglish-speaking
stage with but few JuLiets in the field. Marga-
ret Mather and Adelaide Moore are the only two
in fact that America can look to for Juliet at
present There is certainly room for am-
bilious young actresses in the legitimate drama.
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DEATH-BED PARDON.
The Shock of Her Fathers Death Kills the
Daughter He Forgave.

The Shock of Her Fathers Death Kills the
Daughter He Forgave.
HAzARDsvILLE, Pa, October 30-Yester-
days mail brought letter addressed to Mrs
James Proud, wife of q prominent merchant of
this place. Mrs. Proud had just recovered from
a severe illness. and as she nervously opened
the letter and glanced hurriedly over its pages
she exclaimed: "Oh. Jiml Forgiven at last; but
papa is" Before the sentence was finished
Mrs. Proud threw up her arms and sank to the
floor. The Mortified husband quickly sum
moned the family physician. He responded
promptly, but was TOO late; life was extinct. The
letter conveyed the news of her fathers death.
Mrs. Proud's parents, who are very wealthy,
and occupy an exalted social position, dwell in
England. Her father, an austere man, insisted
that she should marry certain suitor, whom
she disliked. and, as a coercive measure, locked
her in her room for fortnight. She then prom
ised to obey, without intending to keep her
promise. and at the earliest opportunity she
eloped with the man she loved, Mr.. Proud The
young couple came to this country soon after
ward.
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A ROYAL COSTUME.
Description Of Apparel Ordered in Boston
for a Japanese Wedding.

Description OF Apparel ordered In Boston
for q Japanese Wedding.
BosToN, October 30-A Japanese princess
Mrs. Kentaro-Keneko has ordered court
dress from Boston. 1t is for very small lady
The length of the skirt in front Is "a inches and
the waist measures only 70 inches. The skirt
is of ivory satin cloth Of gold, the design the
rising sun in the gold. and in the white the
peony. Set into the skirt on either side are
three vertical folds of mandarin yellow satin,
each headed with q bunch of yellow ostrich
tips. The heavy white satin tram attached
measures three yards, and there is an exquisite
white satin bodice to be worn with this, laced
up the back with white ribbonA II has low
neck and short sleeves, finished with antique
denrelles. The bodice is edged with narrow
gold passementerie.
The robe is to be worn at court receptions,
but in the throne room itself the Princess will
wear an other bodice, and more magnificent
train with the cloth of gold skirt. This train
and bodice are of brocade of pale green satin,
with too much of white to be exactly Nile
green, but nearly that shade. The bodice Of
this 10 also edged with gold passementerie.
This court train is four yards long. but on such
a small lady as the Princess it will appear much
longer. European court shoes will be worn
with this splendid costume.
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GOLDEN BELL WITH A HISTORY.
The Find Made by Workmen Who Were
Excavating in New Jersey.

ELIZABETH, N. J.. October 3O.-A curious
bell that has doubtless had an eventful his
tory has been recently dug up here. Workmen
were digging vault in a lot near the "Old
Landing" on Elizabeth creek, and about three
feet below the surface found this bell, mouth
down. The men sold it to Henry Miller for
srife, and he now has 1t in his possession. Mr..
Miller filed into the bell, and was induced to
believe that it contained gold by its yellow ap-
pearance. So he had some fragments tested
by several jewellers in Elizabeth. and much to
his delight they all said the metal contained
large percentage of gold If the testimony Of
these men can be relied upon MIR. Miller has a
treasure. for the bell weighs about 40 pounds.
The bell is 81 inches in circumference at the
base, and tapers in long, graceful curves to the
top, which is IA inches high. To this top is
aff1xed the crown by which the bell was swung.
The crown Is about inches across 2 inches
nigh, and q of an inch in thickness. In shape
IL Is coronet, with three apertures for fasten-
ing 1t to beam. About three inches above the
ring OF the bell runs this inscription, In halt.
inch relief letters:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
MERRY AND WISE

Get out your snowshoes, chappies. 10 has
been showing in England.-Boston Herald.
Mrs. Cumso (reading)-Stanley's mother
in-law has the habit Of controlling the temporal
and spiritual affairs OF all around her.
Cumso-That settles IL.
''Sstrles whatg'
s.He'u 70 10 Africa again. "-Rockst.
Mrs. Sourmash-Are sewing circles IN old
Institution?
Mr.. sournssh-Yes, indsedI Haven't you ever
heard OF Sheridan's school for scandall''-Bos.
ton TrdveLLer.
Assessor--How much are you worth?
Yoter-I haln't set any price yet.-Lin.
Maiden (uho has been reading Of the
French way OF conducting matrimonial slliances)
Mamma, you knew papa quite well before you
married him. didn't your
Mamma (sadly)-I thought did.
Was little coon fond O. watermellin,
Ollie, allie, doodle allie da;
stuffed hlsselS full, then he got TO swellin'
ollie, allie, doodle allie da.
Growed so big an fat--bigger than . mount'in,
Ollie, allie. doodle allie da;
Busted all to smash, an he wasn't worth countin,
ollie, allie, doodle allie da.
-Eeuo York S,sn.
"And did you fall in love with the beau
tiful botanistq''
'.No; only took lichen to her. ''-Puck.
Olu Crlsp-An, you young RASCAL, Wnab
do you mean by helping yourself to my cigars?
Young Crisp-l'D curing myself Of the cigarette
habit sirl-Pnek.
Young wife-Have some Of my new pound
cake, dear?
Young usband-N-n-n-ye-ye-
Young wifs-why do you hesitatel
Young hushand-Iwas thinking. my dear. Of
that poor family back In the alley who probably
never eat piece Of cake from one years end to
the other. what's a poundcake to us?-Judgs.
Druggist (ooking through drummer's
sample case)-- Well, always knew you worked
the romance racket pretty thoroughly, butI didn't
know you had 10 carry . box of oonesntratsd ts
70 kssp up The suppiy sf TsfnA -sAarnassxffsst
Era.
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D0DGED CUPID IN VAIN.
AWestern Man Succumbs to Woman's Wiles
While Fleeing From Them.

While Fleeing From Them.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.1
BEAVER, October S0-An incident that Illus
trates the popularity of Western character has
just come to light in this neighborhood- A
young man, formerly resident of Pittsburg,
has for the past IL years been engaged in stock
raising, hunting and trapping in the wilds Of
Wyoming, and recently returned to his old
home on visit After spending few days in
sightseeing and visiting his friends and rela-
tives. he suddenly announced his intention of
returning West. Being pressed to give his rea-
sons for going away SO soon, he said that the
numerous handsome young ladies of the city
were too much for his peace Of mind and that
1t would be only very short question of time
before he would suecumb to the charms of
some one of them; SO he took his departure for
his distant home on the plains.
Stopping off at Beaver, the young man passed
night at the house of an old friend The fol-
lowing day, while on his way TO the train, he
met young lady who had been former
sehoolmate- Under the influence of her bright
eyes the simple-hearted ranchman forgot his
train. forgot that he had limited ticket to a
distant Western point, that his baggage had
gone on ahead, and decided to camp in the old
town for 4 while. In the evening he called on
the young lady, and evidently put in his time
to good purpose for the following day the
couple were married and took the first train
going West.
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THE TRUTH is MIGHTY.

One of the Philadelphia papers which
published scandalous charge against Mr..
Pattison, touching his action in the South
Penn matter. the other day, had the grace
and the good sense to retract the offensive
insinuations yesterday. The story affecting
Mr.. Pattison's honor is admitted to be un-
worthy of credence, and it seems to be un-
delStood pretty generally as well that it was
a political blunder to publish such trans
parent slander. 1t is gratifying to note that
the truth has prevailed with more than
usual emphasis in this instance.
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SOMETHING OF A HANDICAP.
Nels Walling's Cash and the Girl Who Wants
to Go With It


CHICAGO October 80 - Nels Walling a
wealthy young farmer living not far from the
city. must lose S., 600 in cash take wife, and
he doesn't want to do either. A few days ago
Nels came to town and called upon Miss Lottie
Nelson, to whom he had been paying court for
quite while. He had 81, 900 in cash with him,
and as he intended taking in the sights of the
town he gave it to Miss Nelson to keep until he
called for it. Miss Nelson put the money In q
safe deposit vault and when Nels asked her for
it she told him he coul6n't have it unless he
married her.
MY people wouldn't be pleased il should
introduce you to them as my wife," said he.
But am good enough for you to call upon
every time you come TO Chicago. ."rerorted Miss
Nelson. ''and1 am tired Of this procrasrina-
tion."
Walling swore out warrant against Miss
Nelson charging her with larceny as bailee,
and when the case came up before Justice
Going Miss Nelson admitted that she had the
money but wouldn't give 1t up until Walling
made good his promise TO marry her. Walling
has begun proceedings against the Safety De-
posit Vault Company. and says he'll get the
money without having to take the girl. Miss
Nelson will contest.
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FRUGAL MRS. FROST.

She Starts Cigar Store With the Spoils of q
Divorce Suit.
OswEGo, October 80-Edgar e. Frost, Of the
firm of Frost Bros, commission merchants and
canal boat owners has finally secured divorce
from his wife, Mary, by an agreement before q
referee after two trials in which the jury dis
agreed. BY the agreement Mrs. Frost gets the
cnstody of their child aud $1,000.
MIS-. Frost informed the reporter that she
never loved her husband and was forced into
marrying him by her parents after she had
woman. She has invested the 81 900 in a cigar
store. which has been elegantly fitted up.
Among her choice brands is one labeled 'sThe
Divorce"
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Sol DE RANCICo DARTIAGA.

There is no date, but the bell is discolored
and seems to be eaten by its long burial. The
scholarship of Elizabeth has been unable to
declpher the inscription, and as there was never
convent or similar institution situated near
the place where the bell was unearthed 1t is
natural conclusion Of the owner that in case 1t
contains precious metals it is part of a buried
treasure. 1t seems probable that the bell once
belonged to Portuguese monastery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31

THE theatrical profession seems to be
afflicted more than usual just now. George s.
knight and Tony Hart. comedians of high
standing, are both at the point Of death, ana
Miss Julia Marlowe is dangerously i'll in Phila.
delphIa. Mr.. Lawrence Barrett has bnt re-
Gently recovered from serious illness, and
Mr.. Edwin Booths health has bean causing his
friends anxiety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
IN MEMORY OF ARCTIC HEROES.
dwelling of a Monument in Honor of the
Disastrous Jeannette Expedition.

dwelling OF a MONUMENT IN Honor OF the
Disastrous Jeannette Expedition.
ANNAPOLIS, October 31-The heroes Of the
Jeannette Arctic expedition of 1879 were
honored by the unveiling of monument to-
day, erected by the Naval Academy. A dis.
tinguished company came from Washington BY
special train over the Pennsylvania Railroad
It included Mrs. DeLopg. the widow of Lieu
tenant Commander DeLong; Commander Mel
yilIe who headed the relief expedition sent
out to rescue DeLong anG his party. and
large numaer Of naval officers and civilians.
The base of the monument Is of granite and
this is surmounted by an elongated pyramid of
white marble, on which rests white marble
cross. About the base of the cross is bronze
anchor. A plate of bronze set In the granite
bears an appropriate inscription. The monu-
menr was erected by the officers and men of
the Navy and by James Gordon Bennett.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
POSTMASTER VAN COTps WARNING.
What Publications Are Dangerous Undei
the Lottery L.w.

the Lottery Lew.
NEW YORK, October sp-tn order to guard
against unintentional violations by publishers
of the recent act of Congress excluding lottery
matter from the mails, Postmaster Van Cott
makes the announcement that the act in ques-
ton prohibits and Furnishes not only the
mailing OF lottery tickets, circulars, etc.,
but also of newspapers or other
publications containing any advertisement of
any lottery or gift enterprise of any kind, Of
fering prizes dependent upon lot or chance;
and furthermore, that as the law officer of the
postoffice has decided that advertisements of
European government premium bonds'' are
held to come within the provisions of the new
law, no publications containing such adver-
tisements can be received at the postof1ce for
mailing or delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Joseph Murphy Scores His Usual Success In
the Kerry Cow.
A large audience greeted Mr.. Joseph Murphy
in the Kerry Cow at the Grand Opera House
last evening. The old play has lost none Of its
sweetness or drawing qualities, and Mr..
Murphy none of his good-natured Irish wit
which pervades all his work. The escape from
prison, the blacksmith scene and the race stand
stirred up great enthusiasm. Mr.. Murphy is
we'll supported by Miss Melville and the rest of
the company. The Kerry Cow will occupy
the boards for the balance of the week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31

STANLEY intimates that If be is pressed
by the members of that peculiar Rear Guard
he will tell all he knows about the Emin ex-
pedition. However terrible it may be the
truth. and the whole truth, had better be told.
The great explorer would hardly speak with
such assurance If he were not in possession Of
the proofs TO sustain his assertions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
Americas Commercial Supremacy.
~. ,yb,cago Int.r-ocean.J ]

From the Chicago Inter-Ucean.J
Enpland's foreign commerce is vast in
omonnt and extent, but to learn of Americas
commercial and Industrial greatness enquire
witbln.n Our commercial activities are mostly
employed on land. but the tonnage of Ameri-
can vessels engaged IN the transportation of
our products on the waters OF our lakes and
rivers 10 fully equal to the snipping employed
in Enelauds foreign commerce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-31
DEATHS OF A DAY.
The Count d,Anv.

WEST NEW BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND, uctoper
3O.-Edgar Charles Fernand Eduard, Count d.
Auy, died yesterday in the apartments of the
New Brighton. Count d'AuY came to New
Brighton from Belgium last May. He suffer-
ing from gastrftis,' and his journey TO America
was principally for his health.
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HILL MAY FIGHT FOR IT.

Why He May Demand a Recount for the
Whole State of New York.
ALBANY, October 30-Governor Hill is seri-
ousIy considering the question Of demanding
from the Federal authorities a-census recount
for the whole State. The refusal of Secretary
Noble to grant arecount of the city Of New
York. although the demonstration was COM
plete that there were gross discrepancies In its
enumeration, has ceased to be a municipal
question.
whole State to it's far share of representation
in the House of Representatives The injury
is not to the city, but to the State Of New York.
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A GIRL ENGINEER.

Miss Nellie Tetreau, Of Lumpkfn, Handles
the Throttle.
From the Oroville, CAL, Mercury
Miss Nellie Tetreau, who resides at Lump
kin, has proved herself an expert at handling
the lever on one of the immense road engines
used for hauling logs into the saw mills
Miss Tetreau is not more than IA years Of age
and her courage in the line mentioned is some
thing remarkable. One day last week she
steered the mammoth engine and wagon
through the woods and up and down the hills
with a dexterous hand. She surprised the men
at the mill with her aptness and conducted the
engine as good as any man could.