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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-21
railway stations. So we sat there ike
mummies until morning.

railway stations So we sat there like
mummies until morning.
FREEDOM AND A BREAKFAST.
At 1aybreak the considerate guard re-
leased US from our prison and gladdened
our hungry eyes with some sandwiches
made OF brown bread and cheese. The latter
was decidedly past its first youth, but we
we're not hyper-critical, and the quality Of
our viands did not concern as nearly so
much as the quantity.
A days walk brings us to Vinant. Vinant
is sort OF Brighton, Newport or Saratoga
The elite of Belgium spend August there.
It stands on the top of rock, which shoots
up like rocket to the sky. Beneath rolls
the Meuse-beyond looms the forest of the
Ardennes.
One looks up, up, up, and imperils ones
neck to see the fortress which crowns the
colossal crag. The steep streets are thronged
with visitors. Gay ribbons flutter like but
terfiies on the breeze. Silken-clad women
and brown-legged peasant girls from the
hills jostle against one another. Soldiers
loiter in groups at the corners. Soft strains
OF music fill the air. The chimes of the
Cathedral toll an anthem, the river means
as 1t breaks against the quays of tine bridge.
All is hustle, life, movement. In the hotels
the table d'hote is in full blast. French,
Swiss, Russians, Belgiuns, people of all
ranks and conditions, converse in free and
easy fashion together We take our places
and try to look as if we always dine at the
table d'hote OF the best hotel, which we
don't, aud there, directly opposite, see my
old friend, the Due de Durcal, smiling and
bowling, but evidently greatly confused at
the renconter. This is French word, but
can't think of the English synonym.
ONE RESULT OF THE TRIP.
By the time reach Pittsburg, shan't be
able to talk United States at all. It isn't
the proper thing to come home without new
accent. Cockney English is most in vogue
here, but I'm going further than cockney
English. I'm going to bring back new
lingo entirely. A sort of mongrel French
mixed with Wallon Flemish and spiced
with Dutch
Wei ,as 1 was saying, there was the Duke.
He looked older than when we crossed the
ocean on the steamer last year. Older and
less confident. At that time he was on his
way to New York to dispose of the portraits
of his illustrious family and incidentally to
capture an American heiress. That he failed
in both ventures goes without saying. The
heiresses could not reconcile themselves to
his ugly personality (though he may be q
king some day), and the American picture
dealers and collectors had too much Yankee
shrewdness to saddle themselves with his
mouldy ancestors. 1 knew this, and he knew
l knew it. Hence he was not glad to see me.
Vinant is delightful place to stay if you
have plenty of money. Ii you have not, you
want to make your exit as gracefully and as
expeditiously as possible. We did after a
stay OF "a hours. And even then we were a
good deal richer in experience than we were
in pocket. LILLIAN SPENCER.
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THE Chiffon HUNDREDS.
A Provision In England to Prevent Pariia-
ment From Going to Pieces.

A Provision In England to Prevent Parfla-
ment From Going to Pieces.
I find that very few people in this coun-
try, says Z. G.. Chalmers, of London, in the
st. Louis Globe Democrat, understand the
way in which English members Of Parlis-
ment resign. Most people know that accept
ing the Chiffon Hundreds is equivalent to
resigning, but not one in thousand ID
aware OF the reason for this roundabout
method of quitting Parliament. According
to the English law a member OF Parliament
cannot resign, but he can become ineligible
by the acceptance of some other Office under
Government.
Our legislators were of the opinion that
serious embarrassment might be occasioned
by the simultaneous resignation Of large
number OF members of Parliament, and
took steps to prevent it. The command Of
the Chiffon Hundreds, nominal office, dis
qualities man from holdiBg a seat in Par
lament but only one man can hold this
Office. When a member wishes to withdraw
he applies for the Chiffon Hundreds, which
is granted as a matter of course. He ceasss
to hold a seat. and the next day resigns his
new Office. The effect is that only one man
q day can leave Parliament, and wholesale
resignation is prevented.
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A CONSCIENTIOUS TRAMP.

He Admits His Crime and Apologies by
Letter.
youngstown Yindieator.1
The following note left by tramp was
found on the kitchen table by Mrs. Thomas
Jacobs, of Jefferson street, yesterday morn
ing.
My dear good lady friend: cana here
stranger, and found nobody at home. I was
some day and pay you for It Much obliged.
This is all I have got. Keep them until re-
turn. A TRAMP.
A deck of cards were left with the note.
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now. He has been vexing himself about
many things, as you guessed; and although
he was wandering good deal while l was
with him-perhaps all the time-I could not
quite make sure-still, it is wonderful now
he has argued these matters out, and how
clearly you can follow his meaning. 1t
was about You and your future he was most
troubied-in the event of anything happen
ing to him; and he has not been afraid to
look all possibilities in the face; he told me
the doors of the domus exilis Plutonia had
stood wide open before him, and know he
was not the one to be alarmed, for himself.
But about you, Maisrie; do you know that
he has given you over to me-if the worst
comes to the worst? He asked me to pro-
vide a home for you. I told him it was
already there awaiting. You see l have
not forgotten what you said to me at Brigh-
ton; and knew that some day you and
should nnd ourselves, as we now find our
selves, face to face-perhaps in sad circum-
stances, but all the more dependent on each
other"
"Do you think he is SO very i'll, Vim
cent?" she said; she seemed to have no
| thought for herself-only for her grand
father.
you must see he is very i'll, Maisrie--
very" he answered her. "But, as 1 say, II
splendid courage will serve, then you may
hope for the best. And he ought to be
quieter in mind now. We will hear what
the doctor has to say
But at this moment there was an unwonted
sound without in the still little village
the sound of carriage wheels on the stony
street, and presently some vehicle, itself
unseen, was heard to stop in front of the Inn.
In another second or so a servant girl opened
the door of the parlor and timidly said to
Maisrie:
"Miss Bethune, Miss"
"Miss Bethune?" Maisrie repeated, won
dering
From the castle, Miss" the girl said in
awe-stricken tones.
And it'was curious that at such O crisis
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and base-born?-and yet this is different
this must De paid back-for Maisrie's sake
every farthing-to your family. She must
be no beggar-in their eyes. And you
must not tell her anything-I trust you-if
l can trust you to take care OF her can
trust you in smaller things-so take
pencil now quick-when 1 remember it
and write down his address
Daniel Thompson"
"of Toronto?" said Vincent. IT know
him."
At this moment George Bethune turned
his head little on one side, and wearily
closed his eyes. Vincent, assuming that he
now wished for rest, that perhaps he might
even have sunk into sleep, which was the
all-important thing for him, thought it
an opportune moment to retire, and on tip
toe made for the door. But even that noise
less movement was sufficient to arouse those
abnormally sensitive faculties. those restless
eyes held him again.
"No-no-do not CO." the old man said, in
the same half-incoherent, eager fashion. II
must have all put in order-Daniel Thomp-
on-banker-Toronto-he will make all
that straight with your family. For Mais-
rie's sake, and more than that he would do
for her, and be proud and glad to do it, too.
He will be her friend-and you-well, 1
leave her to you-you must provide house
for her,"
'It is ready" said Vincent
"She will make a good wife-she will
stand firm by the man she marries-she has
courage-and loyal heart. Perhaps-per-
haps should have seen to it before-per-
haps you should have had your way at
Brighton-and she-well. she was so willing
to go-that deceived me. And there must
be laughing now for her-it is natural for a
young lass to be glad and merry-not any
more weeping-she is in her own land.
| Why" said he, and his eyes burned still
more brightly, and his speech became more
inconsecutive, though always hurried and
painting. 81 remember a story-a story
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A REMARKABLE POEM.
The Most Frequently Used Letter Is Omitted
Altogether.


Chicago Tribune.l
The following poem of three stanzas of
four lines each has often been alluded to as
one of the most unique Of literary euriosities.
Each stanza contains every letter in the
alphabet, except the letter 'e," which all
printers will tell you is one of the most in
dispensable of the letters, its relative pro-
portion of use being 120 times to 4, k 8, g
IL, and 40. The one coming next to 'e"
in number of times of use is "a," which is
used 80 times while the letter in question is
being used 120 times. The poem which has
caused the above depression is entitled:
THE FATE OF NASSAU.
Bold Nassau quits his caravan,
A hazy mountain grot TO scan;
Climbs jaggy rocks to spy his way
Doth tax his sight but far doth stray.
Not work of man nor sport OF child,
Finds Nassau in that may wild;
Lax grows his joints, limbs toll in vain
Poor wight Why didst thou quit that plainf
Yainly for succor Nassau calls,
Known Zllah that thy Nassau falls;
But proving wolf and fox may soy
To quarry on thy Arab bly,.
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Mice Eat Money.
Biddeford Journal.1

Joseph PelOquin, who lives upon Springs
Island, had $40 in paper money in a cup in
q closet. Saturday he bought lot Of wood,
and when he took down his money to pay
for it he found that the mice had nibbIed
the greenbacks so that only about half Of
any of the bills remained. The rest of the
money was in scraps around the cupboard,
The numbers upon the bills were not de.
stroyed, however, and Peloquln win try and
get the scraps redeemed.
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The Patch Thrown In.
ivertisement in Dexter Gazette.J

Advertisement in Dexter Gazette.l
Mcigs & Co. are still selling those won
derful 81 pants with the 7x9 patch of the
same material thrown in. Everyone buying
them and another case just in. Wear like
iron and viii never need the extra piece,
but you can work the patch into your
quilt.
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Buffalo Bill a Quaker.

Harrisburg Independent.]
Buffalo Bills parents were Chester county
Quakers, but he has no faith In the Quaker
policy of managing the Indians.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
EXAGGERATED STORY.

A gentleman connected with the San Carlos agency, not in the army, writes to TIE REPUBLICAN that the recent tele- grams to this paper and the Tucson Star and Citizen were gross congregations as to the real condition of Indian affairs at the agency. He says the report was entirely false as to the Indian Tony" !" in that he did not go on the war path after his discharge, but remained at home, near the san Carlos agency. The Indian is given q high character for honesty and good Intentions toward the whites.
 The writer also states that there were only eight scouts discharged at the time spoken of and that most of them were there for weeks and daily visited the agency.
 A reference is also made to misstate- ments published by the Tucson papers, which gave the credit of the cap ture of "kid's" band to officers who were hundred miles away at the time. Kids band has been broken up by these very Indians that are accused of being on the war path and not by the troops. "Toney' brought in the renegade Indian, Curley, though not employed by the govern ment, but simply showing his good in tentions.
 Tony" says the writer, twas dis charged from the scout force because his time was out, after several reenlist' ments. There are plenty of young fellows who are anxious to have turn at scouting, on account of the salary Tony never showed any dissatisfaction because he never expected anything else."
 TIE REPUBLICAN received its informa tion by way of Navajo Springs and be- lieved it thoroughly reliable. We art bound to believe so truthful man as our correspondent, who is on the scene O action, and hasten to make the correction The Indian situation is grave anc unsatisfactory enough without exaggera tion, and TIE REPUBLICAN is quite con tent to have only the truth. We art under obligations to our correspondent for setting us right in the matter.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

THE New York Tribune puts reasons for the National election bill in q nut shell, as follows: "It is gross mistake to think that the people of the North desire the passage of the law for the purpose of establishing negro domina- ton in the South. The race ques- tion has nothing to do with the subject. The negroes can get but a few seats in Congress at best. The motive is to have fair expression of the popular will, to see that the constitution and laws of the land are obeyed and executed. The principle on which popular institutions rest, is that citizenship carries with it the right of suffrage. The greatest damage to our free institutions, is setting at definance the laws of the land through fraud and violence. The people of the North and West do not wish harm to their Southern brethern. The proposi- ton to pass a national election law is to preserve the existence of the govern ment."
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
A WORK OE ART.

U. Dyer has received from the litho- graphers his bird's-eye-view of Phoenix and it's suburbs, It is a beautiful and accurate representation. Everything is shown in colors and the houses are all shown with the foliage surrounding them. The distant mountains are to be seen with the canals and ranches in the fore ground. Those who have sub scribed for this picture will not be dis appointed, for the work is tirst-class. Hundreds of them should be sent away, for every one is an attractive advertiser for our city and valley. Copies can be procured of Mr. Dyer and for a four cent postage can be sent to any part of the United States or Europe.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE first criminal to die by electricity will probably be electrocuted in the Auburn, New York, penitentiary during the present week. The apparatus is in readiness and all that remains to be done is for the sheriff to fix the time, place the victim on the chair and touch the button that will set free the bolt that is to end his murderous career. Con siderable interest attaches to this execution, not only because it is experi- mental, but because of the safeguards against publicity thrown about execu- tions under the new law, the news papers being prohibited from giving the details. The papers will be very apt to give them just the same.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE editor of the Florence Enterprise has had severe time of it, but he is happily recovering and we congratulate him on the fact. Speaking of his ex- perience he says: "A severe attack of acute pleurisy tried it's best to down the Enterprise perpetrator this week, and a slight shock of lightning endeavored to get away with him last week, but he has defied the lightnings and blistered his pleurisy beyond hope of recovery, as an Arizona editor is naturally ex- pected to do. Having swallowed the contents of fair sized drugstore in the meantime, he has confused realization that his profound offerings to the public upon this trip are best expressed in silence.'
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE Pacific Coast Insurance Union is maintaining an exorbitant rate on Phoenix risks. The high rate is not justified by the character of our build ings, by the condition of our fire appar- atus nor yet by the history of losses. A formal protest should be made. There is no good reason why Arizona should continue to pay for the losses of Wash ington and Oregon.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE total gross exchanges for last week, as shown by dispatches from the leading clearinghouse in the United States and Canada, is $l or, ,l63, ,7l5, an increase of l4.3 per cent as compared with the corresponding week last year. The passage of the silver bill does not seem to injure the business of the
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
One Jump too Many.

BOSTON, August 4.-Yesterday after noon Chas. McCaffrey, the Canadian bridge jumper, jumped from the shears at the Atlantic works, East Boston, into the water, distance of 150 feet. He struck on his stomach and was killed
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

FLOODS during the past week have washed away, at different times, DOT tions of the track of the Southern Pacific railroad at Benson, Tucson, Pica- cho and Gila Bend. Arizona is put down on the geographies as a dry coun- try. Passengers on the express trains have learned to their sorrow that text books sometimes err.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

IT is singular coincidence that the Convention of the American party and of the Young Mems Catholic Institute should be held in San Francisco on the same date. This will be an unusually busy week for Frank Pixley.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

SPEAKING of the false charges against Dr. Toney the Florence Enterprise sagely concludes: "To an impartial observer whose information is based upon the several statements made, it looks as though the whole attack was inspired by malice, pure and simple"
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE severe storms have been hard on the telegraph lines and our news report is strung along the line from New York to San Francisco and from thence to Phoenix. The operators are doing their best to catch up with it and had nearly done so this morning.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

SAYS the Prescott Courier; "Ed. S. Gill, president and general manager of THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN, of Phoenix, is in Prescott, on his return home from a canvassing tour. A call from him
 satisfied Courier people that, like most printing people, he will do to tie to. "
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE fall races at the Territorial fair will be unusually interesting. Every proper means should be taken to adyer- tlse this meeting.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE iron holders .oi San Francisco are playing into the hands of their enc mics. Every act of violence initiates against them, robbing them of the pub lie sympathy and moral support with out which they cannot win.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

SOME of the knives that have been sharpened by Democratic politicians of this county are foot long and two edged. They are owned by Janus-faced men, too,
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

VISITORS to the Salt River Valley are usually prompt to comment upon the superior class of young horses and colts to be seen on the alfalfa pastures. The old-time Mexican stock is disappearing and it's place is being taken by aa,iAimals of excellent blood.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

I,OR SALE TWO FINE STEAM BOILERS
 II One is almost new, A inches by l6 feet, rated at 8 horse power The other is in good condition, 4i inches by F feet, rated at 20 horse power. As I have no further use for these boilers, they being too small for my use, 1 offer them for sale co mplete at q rare bargain. They may be seen at the Phoenix Ice Works, east of depot. PlERREPONT MlNOR
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

Or its 5000 people, Phoenix has larger proportion of Americans than any city in the Territory. There is no doubt that the population of the city will be doubled in the next two years.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

THERE appears to be slight difference of opinion between the publishers of the Los Angeles daily papers and their printers, and the result may be strike.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

BAR SILVER was quoted at l.124 yes terdav.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TnE French sena te has passed the sugar tax bill.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TnE city limits must be extended by the next legislature.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TnE Republican party is ready to go before the people on the work of the sitting Congress.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

LEGAL advertisements are received the same as regular business announce ments by TIE REPUBLICAN. No squeez- ing of the uniortunates.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

THE handsome, l5O0-page Webster's dictionary goes for S2.5O to every sub scriber to TIE REPUBLICAN.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE walnut is profitable and sure crop, and should be cultivated in this valley.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE despised pawnbrokers should make good politicians. They keep their pledges.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

THls is not q good year for the census enumerator to aspire to office.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

IsN'T it about time that start were made toward having Arizona properly represented at the Worlds Fair?
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

KANSAS is said to have lost ten thou sand people in eight cities by prohibit tiOn
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

CAPITAL is now turning toward min ing propositions, the rise in silver hay ing caused the inquiry.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

THERE was an important political con ference at Maricopa, yesterday. What shall the harvest be?
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

Two stallions, Norm and Burdo, can be bought so cheap us to frighten you. Easy pay ments with good security, or will trade for hay, grain or beef cattle. Address Port Coble or P. O. box 3g4, Phoenix. 45tfw&d
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
MISCELLAN EOUS.

/NO TO THE FASHION BARBER SHOP FOR VI shaving, hair cutting, shampooing, bath ing, hair singeing Ladies work done at the shop or residence Prices to suit the times. Opposite the Opera House. FRANK SHIRLEY, pro prietor.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

A GENERAL election was held in Ken lucky, yesterday, and the ordinary Democratic majority was maintained.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

I,OMMERCIAL HOTEL, CORNER CENTER ' Iand Jefferson streets. Only house employing white help throughout. HERRlCK LUHRS, prOprietOrs
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TIE resources of the Salt River Val lev are advertising themselves.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

TmE Protection idea is growing stead fly.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05


 tTrains stop on signal.
 Trains make close connection with Southern Pacific trains. Connect at Tempe with stages for Mesa City, Jonesville and Fort Mcdowell. At Phoenix with stages for Prescott, Gillett, Wlckenburg and Vulture.
 c. s. HASTEN, Vice-Pres. and Manager.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

have this day appointed J. J. Sweeney as acting census agent of live stock during my absence. D. II. RECARTE.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05
THE MARKETS.
New York Stock Market.


 NEW YORK, August - Disposition to await developments is still paramount to Wall street and the stock market shows no signs that there is to be q revival in speculation or an increase in business The bank statement Saturday and and further engagements of gold for export gave the bears another opportunity today, but the strength in sugar held the decline in the general list in check. The market closed barely steady, generally small fractions below first prices.
 Governments steady.
 Petroleum Spot opened SSl4c, closed SS3sc. September opened S9l4c, closed 993s
 New York Metal Markets. NEW YORK, August i.-Copper-Quiet Lake for August, Sl6.S5.
 Lead Steady. Domestic, q 50 Tin-Steady. Straits, s20 S5.
 Bar silver, Sll2l4.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

PREPARE for a sewer system.
Arizona republican., 1890-08-05

CAPITAL CORRAL AND FEED YARD.
 The best of care given boarded stock. Accom- modation wagons to and from all trains. Bag gage called for and delivered. VIM. IENT.