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He Would Learn TO swenr.

But restless spirit was within him, which
chafed under the restraints it had to endure.
So this elderly man decided that he would
learn to swearl For any gray-headed man
to deliberately take up profanity as an
accomplishment would be a strange thing;
for this gray-headed Quaker it was thing
that went beyond strangeness.
But he seemed to find much comfort in it;
so he persevered and fattered himself that
he had become very pirate in the fierce
ness of his blood-curdling vocabulary. But
he was prudent enough, even in his reck-
lessness. not to use his new accomplishment
in the hearing of other Friends. 1t is doubt
full if they would have known that be was
swearing, SO innocent, was his wickedness;
but he thought they would be shocked be-
yond endurance, and he reirained.
He was suddenly cured one day on the
local train which took him to his country
home. Behind him sat two ribald youths,
who amused themselves by taking liberties
with the old mans straight coat collar.
Here was his opportunity. He turned
fiercely upon his tormentors, and selecting
the irreverent youth who seemed most ag-
gressive he crushed him once for all.
"Hark thee. friend rascall II thee does that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
A USEFUL DEVICE,


For carrying of extra heat, steam or
smell of cooking. Splendid Tor natural
gas appliances. Saves discomfort and adds
to health. Call and see it in operation at
the stove and mantel warerooms of James
@. Thompson. $40 Liberty avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Two Famous Designs

In wall paper at present are the Water Lily
and Pond Lily in their natural colors with
freize and ceiling to match. These goods
are choice, sell on sight and are guaranteed
to produce the most lovely effect for wall
coverings. Same can be had at the old
stand. JACOB j. FUCHS,
17l0 Carson st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
BABY CARRIAGES! BABY CARRIAGESl
Our Furniture Department.

The Oak and Walnut Bedroom Suits Folding
Beds Chfonier Wardrobes Sdeboards China Closets Hall Trees
Dniers variety of Cane
Perforated Chairs Palor Department have
Parlor Tables Also
quite of odd pieces in different fabrics
Come Carpet Warerooms want bargains There il
where we working down the stock
rather than months early the
dav the crowded
much haste in variety selection
of Rugs shown in the city.
REMEMBER: We make and lay your carpets
for the next week only free of charge and will COM
pete with any cash prices offered in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
For the Hot Weather.

The hot weather is here and light, whole
some, nutrcious food Is what the people are
hunting. Marvin's xxx milk biscuit fill
the bill exactly. Order them from your
grocer and be happy. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

The crayon portraits made by Pearson
always give satisfaction. II you want one
made go to his galleries for it. You are
sure of good one. No. 96 Fifth ave-, or 43
Federal ST., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

DRAPERY, tosca and fish nets, all prices,
from 81 to S. per yard. Some very hand
some entire new designs shown for the first
this week. HUGUS q HACKE.
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hilarity 1 made the discovery that Bissell
was an expert gambler. The Englishmen
were children at poker by the side of him,
but you couldn't have knocked that into
them with. club. The game was renewed
after supper that evening. and lasted till
after midnight. Bissell had won 920 on the
run of the ship that day, and excused some
small recklessness as because of that fact. I
got most of that money. The Englishmen
several times proposed to raise the limit, but
Bissell steadily objected, on the ground that
we were only playing to pass the time.
BIssELL WANTED TO DIvY.
"Before we went to bed the horse dealer
had coolly offered to 60 halves with me in
the next sitting. and We would make it in
teresting for the English fats respect
fully declined. The next sitting saw my
place filed by another man. The English
men were to Be skinned. That was clear. I
felt inclined to warn them, but inasmuch a.
had been the lucky man so far, I had no
ground to 20 upon. Then saw sudden
coolness on their part, and retired to the
somewhat exclusive and safer amusement of
minding my own business.
''Scene third is laid at the Hoffman
House. Strolling into the art gallery few
days after my return I came across forlorn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

On July 8. via the B. & o. R. R. Rate.
$40 the round trip. tickets good for 10 days,
and good to stop at Washington, D. G., re-
turninp.
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CHEAP TRIP TO WHEELING

Via the Pennsylvania Lines on Monday,
June so,
When the American Flint Glasswork kers
will hold their second annual reunion In
that city. Special train on the P, c. 8 St.
L. Rv. will leave Pittsburg at A. NJ.
Round trip rate, 81 35; tickets good return
ing until July 1. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

NEAPoLITAN awnings, which are guar
anteed entirely sun-fast.
MAMAUx & Son, 539 Penn ave-, Pittsburg.
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Summoned 70 the CapItaJ.

The war launched itself upon the country.
Already the more fortunate of these two
men had achieved national reputation,
not only rs an eminent lawyer, but as q
man of wonderfully strong personality. A
man like him was needed In Washington to
help meet the tremendous emergencies of
the times He was summoned there and
went. And from that time forth he held
position OF despotic power. Men said
many of them say now-that he used his
power like despot; that he was hard, un-
merciful, unforgiving, moved by no gentle
impulses.
But there is this, too, to be said. The
professional rival of those other days had
fallen upon times of misfortune. He
needed the help Of friendly hand. He
made this known to the man in power; not
without misgivings, for as may be supposed
their relations had not been those of cordial
friendship. For this very reason the man
who had the power to help was quick to use
his power. They had striven together:
therefore now the one should aid the other.
The man in authority gave the applicant q
clerkship IN mis- department at good SUBJ
stantial salary.
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GREAT reduction in ladies' and chill
dren's picnic and sun hats, sailor and Leg
horn hats, at RosENBAUM & Co.'s.
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Baby. Baby. Bnby.

If you want a nice cabinet photo of
baby take it to Pearson, the leading photog-
rapher, of 90 Fifth ave-, or 43 Federal st.,
Allegheny. You are sure to get good one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
Syria Shrine Rnftona

New designs, in gold and enamel, at 81 30
to 81. E. P. ROBERTS & Sons,
Corner Fifth avenue and Market sire ct
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

NEW fast black, fancy top ladies' hose
22c, lIsle 35c, 3Sc, 45c, at
RoSENBAUM & Co.'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
A SHIrBOARD SHARK.
Drama of Modern Life Which Began
on a White Star Steamer and
ENDED In A ST. PAUL BARR0OM.
knowing Englishmen Stripped Of Surplus
Cash and Jewelry.
A WORSE FATE FOB A FRENCH MAID
roonlzspoxDrxor OF THE prsrArcn.,

NEW YORK, june q.
VERYBODY who has
been abroad has met
the pool shark of ship
board" said a we'll
known theatrical man.
ager, as we reached cof-
fee and cigars. They
work every vessel be-
tween here and foreign
ports. Talk about SNUG
gling-there is more
money picked up in this
way by some subordi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

AMERICAN challis-New assortments will
be opened this week, at 1oc, 121fc and 15c
a yard. HUGUs d HAcKE
TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

ARE you going fishings Hire your tent.
of Pittsburg Water Proof Co., 426 Liberty st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

LACE sacques and lace capes, closing out
regardless of cost, at
RosENBAUM 8 Co.'s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

FRENCH satines-Koechlin & Schuerer's,
Rott's best styles aud finest qualities. zoe
yard. HUGUs & HAcKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

CATHOLIC prayer books in German and
English in all the latest binding at the
lowest possible figures, at Jacob J, Fuchs,
ITO Carson street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

WALL TENTS from 81 up. PittsburI
Water Proof Co., 426 Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
EtchinRs,

MuRANo awnings are much admired.
MAMAux B Son, 500 Penn ave-; Pittsburs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

FINE furniture re-upholstered.
HAUGH & KEENAN,, SO and "a Water st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

LucERrF awnings, one OF the best styles.
MAMAux g. Son, 639 Penn sve., Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22
tn. Stories Not All Told.

The stories MOI Iot0s
Long ago the stories were all told. So
we have been assured by an eminent au-
thority; a man who himself continues to tell
us now and then very interesting story in
spite of his theory. Most Of us believe that
the stories have not all been told; and will
not all be told so long as the same old range
of faculties and affections and passions find
a new ordering in every new individual
that comes into the world. There are only
q very few musical notes to work with, and
men have been working with them since
the youth of the world; but the tunes have
not all been made even yet.
A story has been told to me, and doubt
not to other Pittsburgers, which is old in its
motive, but none too familiar in its deyel-
opment. The motive is the beautiful old
one of high magnanimity and generous for.
g1veness. Years since a man of acknowl-
edged eminence and of brilliant attain
ments, had his home in Pittsburg. He had
a commanding place in the profession he
was active in, and was wonderfully success
full in his work. The most active Of his pro-
fessional rivals was a man who also pos
sessed great abilities, but who did not pros
per greatly by their exercise. AS the other
man advanced this one fell behind; and
failure and disappointment did not add
greatly, perhaps, to his love for the man
who did not fail and was not disappointed.
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Engrayings,

Engravings. Mirrors. etc.
ct lowest figures.
j. j. FUCHS, ITO Carson street.
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Summer Drinks

Are in vogue. Beer probably leads In the
estimation of all. Our beer never was finer.
Try it. D. LUTz & SON, Telephone 3o02.
TTSu
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HEADQUARTERS FOR TENTs-Pittsburg
Water Proof Co., 426 Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

SEE the new styles of Paris Exposition
awnings at Mamaux q Sons, 639 Penn ave-
nue., Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

TUXEDO awnings. A favorite stvle.
MAMAUX & Son, $50 Penn ave-, Pittsburg
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A CHARACTER IN THE DRAMA.

One of these was young French girl.
She could not have been much over l6 years
of age, but, like good many French and
italian women, she was mature in figure
and general appearance. She was not
pretty-she was not plain; and yet when
her face Lit up with smile she looked ac-
tually handsome. When she took on the
sad look which noticed quite frequently,
the face grew quite homely and careworn.
NY French is very poor and her English
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-22

nate ships officers than they could possibly y
make by running the gauntlet of the reve-
nue. laws, and with no risk whatever. 1t
reminds me of the old days of Mississippi
river steamboat travel. You know how
they used to work the Mississippi river
boats. The gamblers who work the Euro
pean boats are the slickest set of robbers
you ever saw, ,and they are almost invariably
Americans. Their game is principally En-
glishmen. The English tourist hasn't enough
sense in such matters to come in when it
rains.
"Now, have Just rounded up a little e1-
perience with one of these ocean gamblers
that, looked back upon, seems more like
stage romance than q bit of real life. The
first scene is laid on my last trip across the
Atlantic; the last in St. Paul last week.
It was on White Star steamer. 1had with
me about 80 Asiatics, who were booked in
termediate and steerage. Besides my people
there were but three other intermediate pas
sengers.
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alive. He was introduced to me the second day
at sea- and every morning since he has been on
deck with baseball schedule in hand awaiting
me. He has nightly figured out the winners
and the crowds of each game, and of course,
being National League man, has given that
organization much the best of it But the new
League has more supporters on board than has
the old one. This was somewhat surprising to
me, because l had thought that almost
all business men were National League
supporters. However, / found common
opinion on one feature. viz, that the national
game of America has been injured. The pre-
vailing notion among these cranks seems to be
that the baseball players were well enough OF
before and ought not to have originated any
trouble. 1 don't know at present writing what
the situation is, but venture to say that the
common opinion relative to the game being in
jured has much truth in it. The players in the
long run will be the greatest sufferers, just as
sure as we live.
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A Little Monte Carlo.

Certain it is that almost every ocean steamer
is a little floating Monte Carlo. The gam
bling in various forms on each vessel is
extensive. Last night watched poker game
where the ante was IS and the betting tremen-
dously heavy. Sovereigns and IS bills were
Clipped in as if they we're nickels. Thousands
of dollars change hands during the
trip not only on card playing but
on the number Of miles the steamer
covers each day. On every steamer there
are men who get no further than tive irin king
saloon and their berths. When they are not
sleeping they are gambling, or, to use milder
term betting. And l ask, are the balance of
the passengers any the worse for this? say
No. The surroundings remind us some what of
Mallocki's "Positivism on an Island" because
humanity is limited to such small dimensions
that we can easily see the results of causes.
And if this system OF betting can go on here
without injuring priest parson, man, woman or
child. who do not patronze it. why is it claimed
that pool selling in licensed places Injuries the
community? This is not an apology for gam
bling. simply claim law won't stop betting,
and that it is less injurious morally when law
gaurds it PRNGLR.
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About Lawn Tennis.

Among the passengers Of this ship are two OF
three extremely warm admirers of lawn tennis
In their estimation that is the only outdoor
sport or exercise worthy of patronage and they
have argued their case with me very forcibly
and reasonably. What they mean is that it IL
a sport that contains more exciting features
than ANYTHING else, and has just as many
scientific points l have SAID comparatively
llttls about lawn tennis for very long
time but it Is not because do not appreciate
its good points There is much in lawn ten.
mis- contest to enthuse both contestants and
spectators but the popularity of the game has
been kept back because of the tendency OF It's
patrons to keep it select sport l am not
going to say that there has been 3 wflful or de-
signed endeavor to keep the game confined to
what we may call the upper ten, out the fact
remains that it extends little further tnan tnat
class. 1t is not to be found among the masses;
that is. it is not to be found there to an extent
worthy of mention.
AS long as this is so lawn tennis will never be
popular. but as soon as the masses are inter.
ested in 1t, depend upon the fact that 1t Will
become a leading game. The unfortunate
trouble in baseball this year may cause many
people to turn their attention to lawn tennis
know that in and about Pitssburg there are
many people who last year were great baseball
enthusiasts who are this year patrons of lawn
tennis. II is a fine game and may rapidly be-
come popular.
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An Old Fashioned Bucket.

Cannon was TAXING Carkeek to England as
''ringer." Doubtless the Michigan athlete is
without an equal in the world as a catch-as
catch-can wrestler and by the time this letter is
in print he may have met and defeated some
chanipi But really the ringer" scheme is
80 old and has been repeated SO often that moth.
ing but fools ought to be caught by ii. There
is such an exchanging of newspapers and hu.
man beings between England and America
that nobody but a very shortsighted man would
ever think of playing Carkeek off as a ringer
before the British public. But he has an en-
gagement to go and SO has Cannon. They are
gong TO give exhibitions IN a theater in Paris
Cam on's fee is 500 per night for Is nights. He
then has engagements in Turkey, Prussia and
Germany.
Carkeek will go no further than France. He
has been extremely lucky IN card PLAYING while
aboard ship and will land in England pretty
well fixed. He is in excellent CONDITION as he
has been taking plenty of exercise all the way
across the Atlantic. He is eager to meet the
best wrestlers in Europe. Carkeek is a very
intelligent young man and very powerful. He
is more intelligent. think. than Cannon but
the latter has had the experience and has the
American under his care this trip. Said Can
non TO me: al think Jack will down them all
and wherever you are and hear of us in a
match bet we'll WIN. But we don't want the
business spoiled"
OF course the business" meant the ringer"
part of it, As / have clearly stated there was
nothing requiring my making known Carkeek's s
identity any sooner than to my readers and
never been asked who "Mr. Hudson" is by any,
body SO that my conscience is entirely free on
the matter. The names of Cannon and Car
keek do not appear on the ships list of passen-
gers and few people have noticed my talking to
these two wrestlers.'
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most startled cry she sank on the bench at
my side. It was Mademoiselle Arlipel In
a neat gingham dress, white-aproned, French
cap of spotless purity-Arlinei
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All Were Excited.

There is probably excuse for the digression
am about to make, but since writing the above
paragraph we, that is the City of Rome and her
cargo of human beings and other things, have
been on the rocks. This is something sensa-
tional here 1 can assure everybody. This is
Sunday and about 5l5 this morning while q
dense fog prevailed the monster ship ran on
Fastnet rocks Almost all passengers were In
their hunks when the shock took place, but
within q minute scores were rushing on deck
and all was wild excitement. The boats were
lowered and the sea was calm. In few min
utes however, IL was discovered that no serious
damage had been done. At the time Of the ac-
cident the steamer was scarcely moving,
as the captain had evidently lost his
bearings. As soon as the rock was
sighted the engines of the ship were reversed
and almost as soon as the latter struck the
rock she retreated with loud grating sound
as II huge sheets Of iron were being torn asun-
der.
Few people have anv idea of the consterna-
ton on ship board under such circumstances
Women and children were rushing to and fro
and many got down on their knees and prayed
in the most excited manner. Who was to
blame for the mishap know not. Some blame
the lighthouse authorities on Fastnet for not
giving fog signals and others think the captain
ever my opinion may be worth it is to the effect
that Captain Young was in a very trying posi-
ton and probably did no worse than anybody
else would have done under the circumstances
Comedian Hoey, of Evans Hoey, has
berth close to me. and amid the widest excite
the symptoms of the-morning-after look and
exclaimed: Why don't you people get out and
let fellow have some sleep. You're fine ducks,
you are." However, the affair even among the
passengers was greatly exaggerated, although
the results might have been serious.
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again III slap thy BY jimin.ddy face for

The roar which shook the car convinced
the old man that he could not swear success
fully, and he gave up trying.