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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

Antoinette was Louis wife and responsible
for the dainty style associated with his
name.
Last week a man went into Pittsburg
shop and said he wished few odd pieces
of furniture for pompadour room. The
salesman, conscientious but ignorant fel-
low, promptly answered that he had nothing
OF that period.
whats that piece" said the customer.
"Oh that's a Louis XIV piece"
'Well, that will do first rate-the very
thing"
"Hardly appropriate for a Nine. Pompa-
dour room," rejoined the artistic salesman,
a remark which nettled the buyer, who let
in on him in the following fashion: Young
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
A WONDERFUL BALLOON.
Endowed With Almost HUMAN Intelligence
and Expert in Many Things.

Endowed With Almost Huuan Intelligence
and Expert in Many Things.
Jack the Baboon, so we'll known to all
who have ever had occasion to pass through
the Uitenhage (Cape Colony Railway
station, has, says writer in the Colonies
and India, gone to that bourne from which
no baboon ever returns, much to the regret
of the country side. Jack was one of the
most intelligent specimens of the ape tribe
ever captured, and he was regarded as
quite regular railway employe at Uiten-
hage He took his turn at working the
signals and showing trolleys about. When
required to do so, he would go to his
masters cottage, hunt for and find any
article required, and then, after carefully
locking the door, he would remove the key,
and bring both it and the article he was
sent to fetch to his master. The latter had
lost both his legs, and consequently found
Jack valuable helpmate.
The baboon was also noted through the
district as fair lightweight boxer, and he
had also been trained to use the singlestick
with sing ular adroitness. He never drank
anything stronger than water, and was un-
married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

would be actually detrimental to them
rom strictly business standpoint, so I
withdrew. You are surprised. Let me
explain. Twas employed solely to exercise
my best taste and supply room-plans and
color sketches, but to do this conscientiously
would be incompatible with the everyday
rush, crush and hustle of cold blooded bust
ness. The average salesman very naturally
works his utmost to sell big bills regardless
of the proprieties, and if woman could be
induced to buy plush at Sc yard whether
plush was or was not appro PIRATE, the plush
sale was made every time. If she took
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
MEASURING OCEAN SPEED.
English Naval Vessels Are Sprinted Over n
Measured Mile in Tests.

English Naval Vessels Are Sprinted Over n
Measured Mile in Tests.
Illustrated Americana
The speed OF English naval vessels is gen.
orally determined by a run over measured
mile. This is as if a sprint runner were
allowed to take flying start and as if the
speed he attained by squirting for 100 yards
on a good track were assumed to be the
speed he could make in chasing pick
pocket in the street. 1t is notorious that
these vessels rarely, if ever, attain in actual
service the speed with which they are
credited.
twill therefore be understood how much
more accurate was the test imposed on the
new cruiser, Philadelphia. when she was
made to run 40 miles and back along the
coast of Long Island. The record she made
was, of course, materially aided by the work
OF the most skill ul engineers and stokers
employed by the Cramps, and by the use of
picked coal; but there seems to be little rea-
son Tor doubling her ability to run 20 knots
an hour in actual service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
The Fenther Boa Fad.
Pail Mall Budget.

The Princess of Wales has succeeded in
making feather boas very fashionable. They
are much affected by the smart people in the
park; every other woman, in fact, seems to
be wearing one. A feather boa is a pretty
and becoming addition to the dress, and
only weighs a couple OF ounces or so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

was rackejb by
virtuous in
dignation. 81
e sti m 8 te,"
said he, shat
s4O,o0O.O00
are squander-
ed every year
by the people
of this coun-
try in misap-
piled house
iurnishi n g s.
Listeni I en-
tered a firms
employ six
months ago as
decorative ar
tist, but L
a00n foupd
NV caruipac
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
CASH WON'T Do IT.
A Little Money and Good Taste Will
Make q Home Look Better
THAN VAST WEALTH AND NO TASTE
Statesmen Expected to Know Nothing but
How to Make Big Sales.
NOVELTIES IN HOUSE DECORATION

WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH!
met the other day decorator who had
recently left the employ of large furniture
and upholstery store, and his artistic soul
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

During the past IL months $4,000
articles left in cabs were deposited at Scot.
land Yard by drivers without any promise of
reward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

turkey and Eiffel reds, with knife pleatings
in gay Persian colors, and wear and wash
forever.
Handsome skirts are of louisine or surah
in dark blue or brown, with quiet stripe Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
SKIRTS FOR THE SEASON.

SKIRTS FOR THE SEASON.
A good colored washing skirt, which
allows the dress to be lifted out of the dust
or dew without displeasing display, is de-
sirable thing, as white skirts have too much
the air Of an exposure. The best skirts sold
this season are plain English chintz, in
gObelin, peacock and navy blue. chestnut
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

My. informant was right The dense
stupidity OF the average upholstery goods
salesman is thicker than Congo jungle.
You go into some stores aud are shown
Louis XVI. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ater the
style OF that day, but it you asked the sales
man to show you "Marie Antoinette' the
chances are he wouldn't, be able to do it,
Notwithstanding that history tells US Marie
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

For several seasons past, curtains have
peen SHOWN in alternate stripes of colored
slik an inch or SO deep, running across a
erlnkied cotton bact ground. A novelty of
ranged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20
THE CARE OF GLOVES.

All gloves last better and are nicer to
wear for being turned inside. out each time
they are taken off and hung in draught
until the warmth of the hand passes from
them. They keep fresh longer ior being
rubbed at the tips and in soiled places with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
CANDLEMAS DAY OBSERVED.
Nineteen Funerals From St. Agnes Church
During the Last Month.

Nineteen Funerals From ST. Agnes Church
During the Last Month.
Candlemas Day, or the Feast of the Puri-
ication, was celebrated in the Catholic
churches throughout the two cities yester-
day. The feast is in memory and honor
both of the presentation of the Lord and of
the publication of the blessed Virgin made
in the temple of Jerusalem, the fortieth day
after the birth of the Savior. It is distinctly
a Jewish feast, and was established accor-
ding to tho law of Moses. 1t is called purl-
fcation from the Latin word purifco, to
purify. The Latin part Of it is termed
Candlemas Day, because the candles used
during the year are blessed on the day of
the feast.
Before the solemn high mass at St. Paul's
Cathedral, over 500 people had candles
blessed for use in their homes, in cases of
illness or death. At st. Agnes Church,
Father Corcoran preached an eloquent SER
mon to his people on the necessity of having
the candles in their homes. He said that
during January he ofhciated at the funeral
exercises of 19 members of his congregation.
This was an unusual large number, he said,
in any one month, and was due to the pre-
vailing epidemic. In view of this, it was
necessary to be prepared, and every family
should have blessed candles in their homes
when the priest was called to administer
the last sacraments.
The large number of funerals from the
church last month caused considerable talk
in Soho and Oakland. At st. Paul's Cathe-
dral there were only % funerals for the same
length of time. There are three times as
many people in ST. Paul's as are in St.
Agnes parish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
TO THE DYING BISHOP.
Miss DrexeI nt the Bedside of Her Spiritual
AdvIser-He Wanted to Tell Her His
Pians-The Distinguished Prelate's His

Miss DrexeI nt the Bedside of Her Spiritual
AdvIser-He Wanted to Tell Her His
Pians-The Distinguished PreIate's His
tory.
Mother Sebastian, head of the Order of
Sisters of Mercy, of this city, and Sister
Kate miss Drexel), have gone to st. Au-
gustine, Fla, to the bedside of the Rt. Rev.
James O'Conner, Bishop of the diocese of
Omaha, Neb. The latter is lying at that
place in dying condition, and it is not ex-
pected that he will recover.
Bishop O'Conner is suffering with quick
consumption, and his death is daily ex-
pected, He has been the spiritual adviser
of Miss Drexel and about week ago sent
for her to come to his bedside. It is sup
posed that he had some important plans and
ideas to communicate to her before he died.
It is a well-known fact that Miss Drexel
and the Bishop had a number of projects for
the establishment of an order of nuns to
work among the Indians. The former was
to give the necessary money to build several
houses in the Far West. For this work, she
enlisted the svmpathies and assistance of
two of her lady friends in Philadelphia.
They are now at the Mercy Convent on
probation.
Bishop O'Conner's last visit to this city
was about eight months ago, when he
brought Miss Drexel to the convent build
ing. He promised to be present at the re-
ception ceremonies when she was given the
white veil, but his physical condition pre-
vented him from so doing.
Bishop O'Conner is one of the best known
prelates in this country. He was in this
city for a number of years, and is known to
nearly every Catholic family in Pittsburg.
He was born in County Cork,
Ireland, and at a very tender age
came to this country. He began to
study for the priesthood, under his brother,
who was then Bishop of this diocese. When
but 16 years of age he went to Rome to con-
tinue his studies. Upon his return to this
country he was appointed president of St.
Michael's Seminary, in Hazelwood. He was
the first president of the institution, and re-
mained there until about 1865 when his
brother resigned. He was ordained
priest in 1850. He lett the
seminary about the time Bishop Dome
nee was consecrated. In company
with Father Mcmahon, then Vicar General
of the Diocese, he went to PHILADELPHIA and
remained there for about ten years. He was
made President of the College of st. Charles
Borremeo, in which the Drexel family was
interested. On August 20, 1876, he was
made Coadjutor Bishop of Omaha, and sue
ceeded Right Rev. james O'Gorman as
Bishop October 2, 1885. He has made a
very successful Bishop, and was possessed of
great executive ability.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
TO THANK CARNEGIE.
A Meeting of 81. Paurs Congregation 90
Show Their Gratitude.

Meeting of 81. PauPs Congregation 90
Show Their Gratitude.
A meeting of the congregation of st.
Paul's Cathedral will be held this evening
in the basement of the church for the pur-
pose of taking the necessary steps to show
their appreciation OF Andrew Carnegie's
gift to the church, now on exhibition in
Young's window on Wood street. 1t is the
intention to adopt memorial thanking Mr..
Carnegie for the picture 1t is not necessary
to hold a congregational meeting for this
purpose, but it is thought best that general
meeting would express the gratitude of the
Catholics in this city.
At the high mass in his church yesterday,
Father Sheedy, of st. Mary of Merc7's, re-
ferred to Mr.. Carnegie's munifcent gift.
He preached on the feast of the day or "the
publication, and as the picture is repre-
sentation of Madonna and the child, it was
eminently proper to refer to the painting in
connection with the feast
Father Sheedy said the action OF Mr.. Car
negie showed him to be person of liberal
spirit with keen eye for art. The libra
ries he established is the greatest testi-
monial to the generous and princely way
he places the means in the way of educat-
ing the artistic sense and improving the
minds of the people. He said the picture
was return to Catholic art. The Catholics
of this city would be pleased with the evil
dence of what was really good and true in
art. He said the finest productions of to-
dav are nearly all copies of the master
pieces of several hundred years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
AGAINST ANY REVISION.
The Rev. MIR. Sands is Opposed to IL on Gen.
eraI Principles.

The Rev. MIR. Sands is Opposed to IL on Gem
eraI Principles.
Rev. James Sands held the usual services
last night at the Forty-fourth street Re
formed Presbyterian Church, his subject
being revision. After a brief allusion to
the general agitation of the question,
of revision and the interest excited by it
here and elsewhere DR.. Sands said:
''This is a question fraught with great in
terest to us, as it nearly affects our church.
Ours is the same faith with the exception of
q few slight changes, hence the importance
to us of any change. The Westminster con-
fession of faith is no small affair. 1t has
withstood the test of centuries. The greatest
minds have, during all these years, given it
their adherence, and it has been bathed in
the blood of its martyred supporters.
1T is claimed that revision is important
and necessary in order to adapt it to the
present age by use of modern words. In
other words it is antiquaied, and needs
undermining. Again an objection is raised
and revision insisted upon on the ground
that Gods love is not sufficiently empha-
sized, and that the confession does not
present with sufficient fullness certain
doctrines of God, and that some statements
are not founded on Scriptural teaching.
Gods love finds emphasis most positively
in that chapter which sets forth election by
grace; in fact, every doctrinal chapter of
the confession is replete with emphasis of
Gods love. Revision is again urged on
account of the doctrine of eternal reproba-
ton. This doctrine seems harsh to our
minds, but these are mysteries which we
cannot solve. 1 would not object to elimi-
mating this doctrine, nor would there be any
objection to the addition of a chapter, or
dozen chapters, if deemed necessary, to give
further emphasis to the inestimable love of
Cod
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
SILENCE is GOLDEN.
As the Numerous Orators of GOId.Headed
Cane Discovered.

As the Numerous Orators of Gold Headed
Cane Discovered.
The Press Club on Saturday night was
the scene of more speech making than is
usually contemplated in the general Satur-
day bill of fare, although the victims looked
upon the laugh at their expense unfair. 1t
was one of those anniversaries which bring
back to the people concerned more pleasure
than one of great victory won. Thirty
three years ago that day a bright mind
dawned upon Western Pennsylvania, and
matured into one of the most popular, able
and social newspaper men of the day in
Pittsburg, George II. Welshons.
True to his hospitab1e instincts he invited
the members OF the Press Club to collation.
in which there would be no cold shoulders
or cuts on the menu for Saturday night to
celebrate both the event, and his apprecia-
tion of their warm friendship. The boys
looked around for little surprise to give
George in return, and with lack of origi-
nality forced by circumstances and the
shortness of their notice hit upon gold
headed cane.
W. H. Davis, who was selected as the
orator of the night, took the cane wrapped
in mystery and several rolls of newspaper
to the club house and deposited the precious
gift with the steward, saying: ''This is the
cane for Mr.. Welshons."
The steward, who is German and unac-
quainted with the fact that ever since
George Washington was the recipient Of a
cane presentation for his artistic cherry tree
wood-cut, it has been the custom to bestow
cane whenever they will do the most good,
made fatal mistake. Immediately on the
entrance of George Welshons, the steward,
with inimitable grace, remarked 'This is
for you, Mr.. Weishons," and handed the
cane to the astonished recipient who, with
the newspaper instinct of when getting a
good thing to keep it to himself, started for
the club reception rooms to the astonish-
ment of some 30 of his press colleagues, and
the intense dismay of the orator of the
evening, who left the room In a hurry NUT
tering some remarks in an undertone not to
be found in any of the eVangelists.
AS the boys at once saw the fun of the
situation they inveigled each fresh arrival
at the Club House into making new pre-
sentation speech, taxing him mysteriously
aside, producing the cane, and urging the
necessity of his action on the ground that
no other member could do justice to the SUBJ
ject. This was repeated some eight or ten
times, each thinking himself to be the first
speaker in the field until undeceived by the
roars of laughter at the conclusion of his
address.
1t was great fun, and gave an appetite for
the speech provided by the host of the even
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
POLITICAL CIRCLES QUIET.


All the Headquarters Closed Up Yesterday
Some 30 Delegates Found TO be for
Kerr-PInus for the Democratic COnven.
tion--Other Gossip.
Witha Sabbath calm which oozed through
the keyhole of the closed doors at Republi-
can headquarters, and the fact that Uni
tartan congregation held the fort at the
County Democracy rooms, and the Randall
Club members were attending their Sunday
devotions, the pursuit of political news yes
terday was over a straight and narrow path.
An investigation from sidewalk prophets of
both parties showed, however, several points
which rather change the unanimous char
acteristic of the Endorsement said to have
been given to Judge Bailey on
Saturday night. There seems to
be Kerr element among the
delegates from his own ward, the Fourth,
and there are certainly two elected from the
school district Of the First ward, Messrs.
Foley and DAILY, who will 60 into the con-
vention, if they can get in, pledged to Mr..
Kerr. It is computed that there are alto
gether some 20 similar delegates from the
various wards. This is claimed by Demo-
cratic leaders to be, if not an invention, cer-
tainly a move of the enemy. The slate for
the convention is of course Pat Foley for
Chairman; William ]. Bremen and John
McCaffreY for Secretaries, and John Larkin
for Chairman of the Executive Committee.
7. O'Leary, Jr., il is thought, will act as he
has before, as General Secretary on his own
account, assisted probably by Jury Commits
sioner Jiles.
Councilman Nisbet, of the Thirty-frst
ward. feels naturally indignant at the action
of the Saturday night suggestion meeting,
claiming it to be rank injustice, and only
gotten up in the interest of John Eichleay
by some of his friends. Mr.. Nisbet says
that he stated in Council when the purchase
of the engine house lot came up that be con-
sidered the price high, as the records will
prove, and the matter was placed in the
hands of Chief Brown, of the Department of
Public Safety. If better lot and cheaper
one could be obtained on a paved street,
such as the one contemplated, he would be
in favor of it. OF course, when one lot was
decided upon the owners OF all the adjacent
available property at once proceeded to op-
pose the purchase, and vented their griev-
ances on him. He did not think the opposi-
ton would affect his candidacy as much as
its projectors thought or would wish.
John Z. Wymard, of the Nineteeeth
ward, states that he has withdrawn from the
contest for Alderman. His reason for with
drawal is that although he has been suffer
ing from partial paralysis for some time he
is recovering so rapidly that he soon expects
to resume his occupation as engineer on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. As this leaves the
ward without a candidate for the position,
some lively hustling was done yesterday by
people who we're anxious to administer jus
I;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
RAILROAD MEN COMBINE.
Texas and Mexican Railroad Employees
Have Been Organized.

Texas and Mexican Railroad Employees
Have Been Organized.
The Representatives of the Federation of
Railway Employees met in Albany. N Y,
on January II, and signed an agreement
with the Steam Railroad Mems Protective
Union of North America, whereby that
body, with its q, 900 members, amalgamated
with the Federation, thus forming an organ
ization of all railroad employees, except the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
from the two great Atlantic
Railway termini to the far Pacific.
Efforts have been made for some time past to
amaIgamate the two organizations. The
Federation of Railway Employees en-
braces several brotherhoods of conductors,
brakemen, switchmen, locomotive fremen,
and all the members OF X. of L. assemblies
among railway employees on the Vanderbilt
system.
TIE Steam Railroad Mems Protective
Union is very strong In New England.
Over 100000 railroad employees are thus
Joined soidly together for protection over
the iron highway from ocean to ocean.
The Locomotive Firemen have organi zed
all the fremen on the Mexican and Texas
railroads. The engineers are preparing to
organize there also.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-03
Communicated
PERTINENT QUESTIONS,
On which Judge Bailey May EnIighter
Voters.


Voters.
Since ex-Judge Bailey has rushed into
print to answer certain insinuations regard
ing himself and his business ability and ac-
tions, he might enlighten the public by an
swering the following questions:
Are you a candidate before the people for
the Office of Mayor OF Pittsburg?
Is it not fact that Johns McCleave, at
your request, wrote letter on the same sub
iect as Messrs Dickey and Lazear?
If so why was the name not published?
In your open letter as published, you stat
ed, after naming Messrs Dickey, Miller and
Lazear, that Johns McCleave twas the only
other attorney in the case" Now, is it not
a fact that Hampton, Scott & Gordon,
Thomas D. Chantler and others were at
torneys in the matter of record, and filed ex-
ceptions to the second and final account, as
did those whom you named?
If so why did they not sign the ''Dlckey.
Lazear" letter?
Do not the papers prepared and filed for
record by Messrs. Lazear, Dickey, Miller
and McCleave and other attorneys specific
ally charge you with the unfaithful per-
formance of the trust accepted by you as as
signee of Graf, Bennett & Co.?
Were not the orders of Court which you
say you were compelled to obey simply the
permission of Court obtained by you by
virtue of your own application, petition and
oath, in order that you might accomplish
the purpose which you did, namely, the dis
position of the property of Graf, Bennett &
Co., in the manner and for the price re-
ceived?
Notwithstanding the said orders of Court
are you not responsible for any mismanage-
ment of the estate and would not your bonds
mon (had vou given hond1 he likeuisa 70
sponsible?
Is it not a fact that other communications
passed between yourself and Messrs. Dickey
and Miller in relation to the Graf, Bennett
& Co. arrangement?
If so why did you not publish the name?
NOT ANSWERED YET.
The above questions have been published
continuously in every paper In Pittsburg
since Friday last and Judge Bailey has not
seen fit to answer the same. Why?
Does silence give assent?