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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

a well-knnwn decorator the other day to
me: 81 called up recently at Madam KS,
to see what suggestions could be made for
the refurnishing of her house. She was
thoroughly dissatisfied, but couldn't tell
exactly what the trouble was. Everything
was charming and we'll balanced, but it
needed glance only to show me that the
color schemes of the entire establishment
had been left to some short-sighted furnisher
who had not considered the character of the
occupants.
"Here was bed room got up in yellow
and black, the very background for a
Spanish beauty, but hardly the thing for a
red-headed girl. The entire house was fur
nished with sage-green shades which, when
the sun played on them in the morning,
threw a bilious green tint over the bed room
occupant and frightened her at the sight in
the mirror of a face apparently pale and
cadaverous. 1t was all wrong. The folks
in that house had spent thousands of dollars
in the furnishings, but while the epochs of
design were conscientiously followed, they
had thought little or nothing of the color
effects"
A CASE OF HARMONY.
Out in one of the many delightful
suburbs of Philadelphia is most appropri-
ately furnished billiard room. The por-
there's in the doorway are particularly odd
pray with small dark red and dull blue
curtain-ban fringe; long stripes of deep
drab felt, appliqued on In the shapes of bill
lizard cues; the whole suspended from a cue
and rest, instead of the ordinary curtain
pole; valance across the top of felt, the
same color as the curtains with heavy ball
fringe of various colors, with the size and
appearance of pool balls, and the triangle.
pouch, small sballs and other details of the
game appliqued on in sharp colors.
A good thing for summer drapery is a
''vacht curtain,' hanging from couple of
small oars gilded over the doorway top;
monte cloth with reefng points caught
here and there in ecru or some other quietly
colored cord fringe. The whole thing is sus-
pended back by chain and anchor. These
details, though of course realistic, are sub
dued by enameled paints and liberal use
of gilt.
The fret work craze has seized us with the
frmness of that other contagious mania, the
machramo cord fever. Transoms, over-door
schemes, window valances and mantel work
is done in fret work, sd nauseum. Some of
the Japanese fret is worth 50 per square
foot, some less, but it is all expensive. A
very clever sort of fret is made of rope,
which when gilded or painted has beautl-
full effect. Ordinary clothes line is used
and the designs are made by marking off
the figure on board and driving nails at
the corners or turning points in the design.
Around these nails you draw your rope, on
the principle employed in making cushion
lace. When the design is shaped up
stiffening is used to preserve the form till
put in aframe.
SOME SIMPLE FORMS.
Another good fret is made by interlacing
ordinary rattan within wooden frame.
Still again yiresnettiug, colored or .bronzed,
makes cheap and pretty fret for transoms,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
A FAMOUS CATERER.
The Man Who Has Tickled the PaIates of
Boston Epicures for Years.

The Man Who Has Tickled the PaIates of
Boston Epicures for Years.
Taft's famous Point Shirley, at Boston,
has been closed owing to confiscation for
city Improvements. o. A. Taft, whose
name and fame as caterer of the first
class, is suggested by the very
mention. of Point Shirley, intro
duced this obscure strip of pebbly beach to
lovers of game food in the summer of 1848,
and every season since, upto the present, his
table has tickled the paIates OF thousands of
eminent men and women.
He is as thorough naturalist as Audu-
bon. He says: 81 went into the kitchen
when 13, and never got from under the table,
I always loved sport, and the echo of nv
gun has been heard in every part of this
country where game stays for any length of
time. have hunted with Daniel Webster
and many a time have we We'd in bringing
down partridge or snipe.''
When he opened Point Shirley he made
several trips abroad for the purpose of
studying European methods of serving and
of noting the qualities of game and fish
scarcely heard of in the New World. Can
ada and the far North, the Southern States
and Mexico, were also visited, and the per-
sonal observations made on these trips
proved of great advantage.
His custom has always been to superin-
tend the preparation of every dish ordered
by his guests. What labor this necessitated
may be inferred from the fact that an
average OF $4,000 birds alone were served
each season, and that frequently the orders
aggregated 100000. Thousands of fish and
game were bought directly from the hunters
and fishers, while the great bulk of mer-
chandise came from dealers in the imme-
diate vicinity of the source of sunnlv
In reply to question concerning the
profits OF fish and game dinners the veteran
caterer said:
''The demand for them is not what it used
to be. The invention of so many new dishes
has turned many epicures from the favorites
of their forefathers to fancy mixtures.
Therefore. the profits in my line, while satis-
factory to me, are not such as to encourage
many to enter the field"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE:

How the ST. I.ouis Brewers Are Taking
Advantage of the Decision.
"We are doing big business in Kansas
now, thanks to the original package de-
cision," says a St. Louis brewer in the
Globe Democrat. "We do not sell directly
to the dealers, but make each one man
ufacturers' agent. He is required
first to give bond, indorsed by at least two
responsible men for $1,000. Then we ship
him a carload of beer in assorted packages,
the favorite styles being the pony keg and
the trinity" the latter a package contain
ing three bottles. The agent must pay for
this carload of beer before he can get an
other car, we holding the bond as security
for the second. and so on"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

Second story intended for storeroom, toilet
room and assembly hall.
Cost-S1 900. The estimate is based on
New York prices for materials and labor.
In many sections of the country the cost
should be less,
Feasible notifications: Balcony and all
finish In second-story. and a part or all Of
the plumbing may be omitted On high
bank the building may be placed on brick
or stone foundations, and boat room placed
in basement; first story would then be used
as reception hall and second story for lock-
ers, etc. r. W. SHOPPELL.
Copyright 1890
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

the frame. of course, being in good taste and
to match the curtains or surrounding wood
work
have sketched here most original form
of seashore drapery. 1t is made of fish net
dyed a pale soft pink. The rope decoSa-
tions and anchor are pure white. The cur
tain material can be bought by the pound
and in any thickness. The rope is coiled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
CHAPTER XXI.

For nearly six days now, Vladimir had
been among the rebels. In spite of the great
danger to which the close neighborhood of
Irkutsk exposed the rebels. they did rot
withdraw into the interior.
Miller" said Vladimir at last, when
will you lead us on?"
THAT does not depend on myself, was
Che reply. "We must wait for our brethren
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH !

Some form of physical exercise must be
regularly practiced by everyone desirous OF
retaining good health. Boating is one of
the best forms. Pulling an oar exercises
the whole body and stimulates the brain,
often with the most pleasurable excitement.
Herewith are given illustrations of an mex
pensive and attractive boathouse. Follow
ing will be found detailed description:
General Dimensions - Width, 20 feet;
depth, including balcony, 40 feet. Heights
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

VI 0Iorles-rlrst story, y feetj second story,
feet 6 inches.
Exterior Materials-Foundation, posts;
first story, claDboards; second story and roof,
shingles; gables. panels and shingles
Interior Finish - Interior framework
planed and finished with varnish. Soft wood
flooring throughout.
Colors-Clapboards and panels in doors
and gables, cream color. Trim, balcony and
platform rails, posts and balusters; and the
frames of all paneling in gables and doors,
brownish red. Wall shingles dipped and
brush coated yellow stain. Roof shingles
dipped and brush coated silverstain.
Sashes, bright red. Flagstaffs, oiled natural
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
WON THE QUEENS LOVE.

An Explanation of the ttnchment Between
Victoria and jamie Ely.
The Marchioness of Ely, who has just
died, was the dearest friend of Queen Vic
toria, if Queen can ever be said to possess
friends. The Queen became deeply at
tached to her at the time OF the Prince Con-
sorts death. When nearly crazed with
grief, the royal household, not knowing
wat to do or how to act, Lady Ely. with
true womanly tact, carried the little Prin-
cess Beatrice to the Queens bedside, and
laid the child in her mothers arms. Since
that hour jamie Ely" has been the close
companion of her majesty, who confded in
hers laithtul jadgmssnt and sound, good
sense without regret for 80 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
THE WALL BALCONY.


THE WALL BALCONY.
A few years ago wall balcony was sell
dom seen in a room. Now the style is quite
prevalent. The balcony is briefly shelf
about three inches to a foot deep (propor-
tionate OF course to the size of room) and
edged with brass or wood railing. Its
purpose is purely decorative, and being
located usually at point upon the wall at
the bottom OF the frieze, it serves as an ex-
cellent receptacle for brio a brac. A corner
dono with interior wall balconies can al
ways be made an interesting place.
the universal servant girl had onlv one
huge ear would like to shout an admoni-
tion that would indent the tympanum and
leave an impression forever. I would like
to admonish this awful terror to never wipe
the edges of the wall woodwork with a damp
lag, for she will surely smirch the paper and
rub the delicate water colors in a horrible
streak. saw house yesterday that had
been gone through" by this rabid creature,
and wherever her cleansing instinct had led
her destruction followed along the walls.
She is worse than the match scratcher, tor
she does her dire work under the cloak of
cleanliness. Beware OF her.
G. R. CLIFFORD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE IDEA.
Boston Has q Heavy Weight Lawyer Who
CInims to be the Originator.

CInims to be the Originator.
Boston Globe.]
The heaviest member of the Boston bar is
Harvey D. Hadlock, who has his office in
the Chadwick building. He is hardly 40
years of age and weighs over 300 pounds.
There does not seem to be an ounce OF super
fuous flesh on him at that. In times past
he has lifted 1900 pounds, and thinks he
can do it now.
Hadlock was the originator of the "origi-
nal package" idea in selling liquors. 1t
was along in 1876, think, that dealer in
Bucksport, Me-, by the name of Joaquin
was arrested for selling liquor. In his plea
be ore the court at Ellsworth, Hadlock cited
from the Statutes at Large, showing how
these original packages did not come under
the Neal Dow law, using the same argu-
ment that the Supreme Court embodied In
its late decision. After several trials Joa-
quin was acquitted, and Hadlock got SO
much fame out ofthe ease that he moved to
Portland and thence to Boston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

Just the Thing for the Athletic Clubs of Psburg and the
Cost is Put Down 81 ooo

color. Flooring Of platform, balcony and
porch, oiled. Ceilings of platform and bal
cony vanished. Foundation posts, ETC..
dark red.
Accommodations = General arrangement
shown by the floor plans. First story in
tended Tor storage, cleaning of boats. etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
The Compo.i,or. Caurb. the Meaning.

'Gnostic-Isn't that rather a queer title
you have chosen for your lecture-"Rum by
the Cargo?" read it in the morning paper.
Rev. Mr.. Crampfst-ThGse terrible COM
positors again. 1 wrote the title as plain as
print, rum on the Congo"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29
CHEAP TRIP TO WHEELING

Via the Pennsylvania Lines ON Monday,
June so.
When the American Flint Glassworkers
will hold their second annual reunion In
that city. Special train on the P, G. & St.
L. Rv. will leave Pittsburg at A. M.
Round'trip rate, 81 35,, tickets good return
ing until fully l. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

stiffened and gilded with no difficulty, and
if the netting is caught up gracefully it
forms very pleasing and decidedly original
bit of decoration.
The French have form of dressing a bed
which is great improvement over the way
we do things here, when frequently the
guilt or spread doesn't come far enough
down on the sides to hide the unslghtit
blankets and sheets. They employ side
drapery which frequently comes clear to the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

foor-not bed valance, but, as can be seen
by the illustration, something entirely diff
ferent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-14
POOL OF TIE Silver KINGS.
An Inquiry into the Alleged Partici-
patton of ConRressme

An Inquiry into tho Alleged Partici
patton Of congressman.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.--By invitation OF
the House committee on rules, Mr.. Dockery
OF Missouri to-day appeared before that
body in order TO make statement relative
to his resolution for an inquiry as TO the
allegation that twelve senators and fifteen
Representatives were parties TO n silver pool
prior 10 the passage OF the silver bill,
through which "poolp 100000 in profits
were obtained. Mr.. Dockery stated that he
had no personal knowledge as to the facts
of the case. His resolution cited state
ment made in n Washington special dis
patch to the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
While disclaiming any knowledge as TO
the trnth OF the dispatch, Mr.. Dockery
calle1 the attention Of tho committee to the
fact that on June "a, 1890, Mr.. Conger,
chairman Of the COMMITTEES on coinage,
weig Us and measures. had used the
following language: "Why, Mir. Chairman,
| have been invited, time nnd again,
to join the silver pools, but as long as /
hold seat upon the floor or stand here my
vote shall be cast and my voice raised for
the people OF the country, for the laboring
men OF this country, for the savings bank
depositors Of this country; for the crippled
and SCARED soldiers OF the country, instead
or for few bullion owners"
Mr. DOckery thought that the matter de-
served investigation and the committee took
the subject under adyisemeat.
THE CORRESPONDENTS CALLED.
Messrs. Stevens and Apperson, the Wash
ingt0n cOrresp Jndents Of the Globe Demo-
crnt, we're before the committee in the
afternoon, and were asked the names Of the
senators and representatives ia the alleged
pool and the source Of their Information.
They declined to give either.
1t is not known what tho committee will
further do by way Of getting the informa-
ton, but ii is certain that they viii not sup.
press any investigation which would seem
TO shed any light upon this matter. II is
understood to be the desire Of the COM
mittee to ascertain whether there is any
reasonable ground for a belief that NOM
bers Of the House we're in tho pool before
recommending an Investigation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-14
GOVERNMENT LOANS ON LAND.
The Michigan Graree Opposed to the
prODOglLiOn,

The Michigan Grapee Opposed to tie
Propagation.
LANSING, MICH. Dec 3.--The Michigan
grange is in open revolt against the na-
tional grange, on account Of the stand taken
by the national organization in indorsing
the proposition for government loans on
real estate. Before adjourning the follow
ing report was adopted:
We regret that the national grange, the
farmers alliance and other organizations OF
farmers have indorSod the proposition in one
form or another to make loauS by the govern
meut to the people, That the issuing of $780,
600 900 OF treasury notes and Ioaning to the
people either directly or Indirectly at a lower
rate of interest woull lead TO wild clamor
for credit every intelligent person must
admit That no system could be devised or its
operation so guarded as to prevent partiality
and favoritism in its distribution, first to per-
sonal friends of the loan agent ana next to his
political associates every thoughtful man must
foresee; that it would create feeling of help
less dependency upon government all, by those
to whom it ia designed to benefit, thereby relax
ine, their individual efforts, destroying their
helpless mendcants Of the government
cha ity, every observer Of human
nature must know. That it
would lead to thriftless improvidence relying
upon the government aid or government for
bearance by those whom it seeks to benefit and
prove curse instead OF a blessing, is so plainly
evident that we are surprised that the national
grange should allow itself to be carried away
by the clemor of those who hopefor thernse yes
public preferment, by holding out scheme so
euticlng to the ignor ant or lInprovidenC deotor
and Scheming sDeculatOr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-14
ms pEorIoN OF MEATS.
The House Refers the Bill Co the Com
EliJtee on agriculture.

The House Refers the Bill TO the Com
EliJcee on agriculture.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In the House to-
day Mr.. Baker Of New York called up the
Senate bill for the inspection of cattle and
hogs and products and carcasses thereof
which are subject to interstate commerce.
After brief speeches against the bill by
Mr.. Mills of Texas, and In favor of it by
Mr.. Stockbrdge Of Maryland, the bill was
referred 10 the committee on agriculture
The House then vent into committee OF
the whole on the bills rep, rted from the
committee on private land claims. The
bill to establ sh court to adjudicate land
claims in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona,
Now Mexico, Utah and Nevada was taken
up. After some debate upon it the commit
tee rose, and the bill was apresd to, with an
amendment excepting Arizona from its pro-
visions.
Mr.. Mckinley, from the committee on
ways and means, reported.a joint resolution
TO correct the punctuation Of tariff act of
1890 relative 10 binding twine.
Mr. Dunnel of Minnesota gave notice
that on Tuesday next he would ask the
House to COZ slider the Gpportionment bill,
and then the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-14
a RUSH FOR LYMPH
An American Advises His Brother
Doctors TO stay Away.

Doctors TO stay Away.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, DEC. 13.-The Herald
has tho following special cablegram from
Berlin, Germany: 1T viii TO doubt iiter-
est your readers of the medical profession
to learn that Or. Brown of Milwaukee, who
lately arrived here for the purpose OK study
ing Dr. Koch's method, has seat a c)n-
munication 10 the Berlin press In which he
warns his Ameri an colleagues not TO come
TO Berlin. lie saws Berlin Is crowde 1
with foreign physicians, who vainly seek to
obtain supply of DIR. koch's lymph. That
1t is with the utmost difficulty that
access to the hospitals can DO
obtained, and that it is absolutely
impossible to get q clear understand
ing of the tests made. The professors are
so pressed for lymph that they have found
1t necessary TO book applications as they
the opinion that 1t will not bs possible for
him to secure q supply Of the lymph In q
shorter time than four weeks"
MEDICAL MEN LEAVING.
Copyright, $780, by he New York associated
Pressl
BERLIN. Dec. 13.-Many medical men
who came here from abroad to study the
Koch treatment are leaving, with their
hopes OF its success abated. Some special
lists continue their demonstrations OF the
treatment, but others have ceased
to offer inquiries for more
facilities Prof. Bergman, upon
concluding his demonstrations, announced
that he had made injections la 300 cases, but
would not pronounce definitely upon the
results or method OF treatment until a year
had elapsed. Nevertheless, he reatflrmed
his belief in the value Of the remedy.
DANGER IN THE LYMPH
LONDON, Dec. II, 4 A. M-The Post this
morning publishes au interview with Prof.
Virchow on the Koch remedy. Whilo ad-
mi ting that Prof. Koch has made a most
important discovery. Prof Virchow said
that wholesale incubation with tho
lymph was absurd until exhaustive
experiments had proved its nature.
1t was clear to him that the
lymph was dangerous for children aud per
sons in an advanced stage OF consumption.
lie declined TO admit that it afforded GER
tain diagnosUic, aud sand that he believed
its efficacy in the treatment of lupus still
needed proof. He thought that experiments
covering two or three years ought 10 be
made.
A REACTION AT PARIS.
PARIS, Dec. 13-The reaction against
the Koch treatment has increased ia vio-
lence. Eight patients have died soon after
the injection OF lymph, aud this, combined
with the fact that there has been no YER fled
cure, has intensified the public feeling
against the experiments. A number OF
hospital patients mere and in Lyons who have
been undergoing the Koch treatment have
refused TO submit TO further trials. Owing
to the public fIror commission, headed by
Prof. HAllopean, which is testing the
remedy, las decided TO maintain absolute
silence as to the results until the tests have
been compile ed.