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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
AT DINNER cR0ss-LEGGED.
Nent Description of the Ceremonies Of a
Feast In the Harem.

Nent Description of the Ceremonies of a
Feast In the Harem.
We went to the harem at Cairo at in the
afternoon, and till the sun set we were en-
tertained by dancing and singing girls. with
interludes of short funny stories told BY
two dwarfs, who made, was told, large
income by attending marriage feasts and
"dilating the hearts" of the guests, writes
Mrs. Ross, In Murray's Magazine. As
did not understand Turkish, tried to talk
to some of the women in my halting Arabic,
and was not sorry when Mime. Hekekyan
Bey told ME we were to have dinner. Little
did think of what an ordeal my first Turk
ish dinner was going to be.
Sitting cross-legged in heap is not diff
cult for short time, and on low divan one
leg can be put down for an occasional rest;
but at dinner was obliged to sit close to the
little inlaid table under pain of spilling the
food into my lap, and cramp was the result.
The first time OF eating with ones fingers is
also rather puzzle; but the dinner was ex-
cellent, and I wonder Turkish or Greek
cooks have not taken the place of French
CHEFS There was rather tumble, accord
ing to our ideas, OF soups, sweets. roast, etc. !;
the dishes seemed to come up whenever they
were ready, puddings and creams between
various preparations of meat or vegetables,
and the rapidity with which they were
served was extraordinary. Our kind hostess
pressed us to eat until I realized what the
schoolboy at our village feast felt when he
answered the curate timidly: "Please, sir,
think could eat bit more ii stood up"
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No need his getting up. This his room?"
and the man made motion to push open
the door on his right.
"Vun meenute, sair; I do not veesh YOU
to go in, sair. 1 like not your mannairs."
"Oh, don't he giving me any OF your
French airs. I'm an officer of the law. and
I'm going into that room," growled out the
fellow with the legal document.
Saying this. he took step forward and
reached out for the knob, but at that in
slant white hand caught him quickly and
deity by his coat collar, and sent him spin
ming across the room, where he collided
with abuge packing trunk, his hat flying
in one direction and his cigar in another.
Gathering himself up. he turned around ex-
pecting to find that this sudden impetus had
been the work of the woman's husband. But
no, the woman stood there alone.
HADN'T ENOUGH YET.
''See, here, my lady," he cried out, chok-
ing down his wrath and surprise, ''if you
play any more such tricks on me, I'll take
you off to the station house"
''Treeks-treeks?' she replied. "T play
you no treeks; you play re treeks miser-
ablep And before the marshal could raise
his hand to prevent those white fingers
flashed in the air, snatched the legal docu-
ment out of his grasp, rolled 1t up in hard
wad and flung 1t into his face.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
THE LEPR0sY DOCTOR.

Sister Rose Gertrude Writes Of the Physician
Who Directs Her Work.
Pail Mall Budget.1
Sister Rose Gertrude writes to us from
Honolulu as follows:
'Dr. Lutz, the eminent dermatologist.
who has studied the disease of leprosy in
Brazil for ten years. has already effected
some wonderful Improvements in the pa
tients under his care at KaIihi, and the
people do not know how to be grateful
enough to him for his affectionate care and
indefatigable efforts to restore them
to health. Indeed, the Government
has received numerous petitions to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
DEsPoTIC BUT HosPITABLE.

A Curious Fact About the DesDotic Barons
of the Twelfth Century.
Among the most despotic barons of the
twelfth century there was kind of gross
hospitality and indiscriminate charity,
which caused their tyranny to be somewhat
overlooked. As. for instance, that of Sir
William Fitz- William, who lived about
1117, and who inscribed on a cross in Sprot-
borough High street the following verse,
which (together with the cross) were de-
stroyed in 1920:
Whose is hungry. and list will cate,
Let him come to Sprotborough to his meate,
And for night, and for daye
HIS horse shall have both corne and haye
And man shall ask hyin where he goeth
awaye.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
Ghosts Inst the snme.

Atchison Globe.
When o man wants to believe in ghosts,
and is ashamed to, he believes in hypno-
tism. Many man who cannot control his
own mind talks grayely Of controlling the
minds of others,
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nominate DR.. Lutz as President of the Ha-
waiian Board OF Health. to give him the
charge and control of all the lepers orsus-
poets, and. although these are all tabled, it
is curious to see such demonstrations in a
people who, as a rule. are eminently OPP
posed to treatment by foreign doctors. DR..
Lutz is also an enthusiastic bacteriologist,
and it may be hoped that ere long a
prophylaxis and therapeutics of leprosy
may be made known to the world by him
which will prove more eficacious than the
means hitherto employed by either scien-
fists or soi-disant doctors or leper-curers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
The Pur.ter,. Lates,.

A vagrant arrested in New York was de-
scribed az "nomad." And when he was
locked up in default of bail, there was
nomad-der man in town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

LIES popular gallery, 10 and IL Sixth
street Cabinet photos 81 per dozen. Prompt
pelivery, xTsa
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Two Messages and n Messenger.

He's
Wide fling the portals Of
Ny Castle-in-the-air
And bid my heart in gladness start
To meet thy soul somewhere;
/ send with il messenger
Who'll tarry long with thee,
W hose sweetest art may steal thy heart
And bring it back to me.
Haste. my bonnie messenger,
And take my heart to her;
Thou must recall 1t is my all,
Though gladly I'd confer
The treasures of the earth
Would rob the sea full joyously
For pearls to deck her hair;
Would bring her home from heavens high
dome
Fair gems of greater worth,
That none may scott the proud queen Of
My Castle-in-the-air.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

The man was now boiling over with rage.
He sprang forward with an oath to make
the arrest he had threatened; but like q
fash OF lightning, the handsome defendant,
in two senses of the word, with twist of
her leg knocked the constable's feet from
under him, and he measured his full length
on the floor. Then, STOPPING down, she
took good hold of his collar, and yanking
him to his feet, again knocked them from
heavy bump. The man made furious
effort to cry out, but the grip of the gentle
lady drew his collar so tight that it was
impossible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

A Murray Hill chap remembers now ne
tumbled Bessie and Blossom about in the
surf last summer. and it is quite natural
that he should think he could romp bit in
the parIor this fall. But no; he'll be
checked at once. Don't be expansiveP
HAS MANY APPLICATIONS.
The remark has other uses, too. tits the
swagger way to tell fellow that he is draw
ing upon his Imagination for his facts
"Don'r be expansive!" 1t may also be
employed to check the efforts of would-be
funny man, hardened punster, dealer in
chestnuts or a reader aloud-the last named
species of bore being frequently met nowa-
days since elocution classes have become so
common. To the politician who makes a
long speech or writes long letter; TO the
fashionable preacher who presumes upon
the good nature of his congregation; to the
elegant storekeeper who dilates upon the
superiority of his wares; to the talkative
hair-dresser and manicure; to the profess
sional beggar, who wakes pathetic over his
ills and hardships; to each and all of them
1 say: Don't be expansivep
Ordinary folk in this big town who know
what city marshal is will rejoice to read
what 1 am about to relate; but, for the en-
lightenment of the outside world, must add
that city marshal is, in plain lingo, a
constable, and pretty generally very dis
agreeable constable. insolent, violent. pug
nacious and high-handed.
MET A GIANTESS.
One of these minous of the law entered a
lodging house in Irving Place, near the
Academy OF Music, where a troupe Of ath-
letes is performing to summons-as they
call it-a member of the company for an un-
paid account at a neighboring restaurant.
Scarcely waiting for a reply, he pushed
in the face of quiet lady-like person, and
demanded the whereabouts of Monsieur
Leon"
"My hoosband ees in bet," was the calm
reply.
"All right" blurted out the city marshal;
"I'll serve him with this summons in bed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
A DASHING PAIR.

In the last illustration there are repre-
sented two handsome toilets of marked char
acteristics, the one on the right being a COM
bination of pale fresh butter, yellow and
dark green striped iaille, with white gui-
pure, cut in the novel fashion indicated. A
plain maize straw hat, with no other garni-
ture than two white pigeons, is worn with
this costume. On the left you behold a
lovely dress made up of gray striped fan
mel, with fine white satin volant borders be-
low, and jacket of mouse gray wool, with
black satin revers. The chemisette is of
pale blue and white striped linen, the long
cravat being of plain white surah. The hat
which accompanies this charming costume
is a black felt Spanish bolero, ornamented
with white pigeon feather. The gloves
are white, and so is the sunshade which con-
stitutes part and parcel of this ensemble.
only it has black satin bend around the
edge.
Not content with smothering its deyotee
beneath cascade of frills, ruffs and ruches,
Queen Fashion now DEGREES the use of the
houuce for skirt trimming. It will help
out TIE severely plain skirt amazingly.
There is still visible and outward sign of
the hustle. It makes itself felt almost i'm
perceptibly BY the insidious manner of its
attack. To accomplish this, the modiste
collects the back fullness into a very small
compass, and this of course tends to'pro-
duce an embryo hustle. Oh, no; there are
no steels and no pads. CLARA BELLE,
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She.

Why naked come, thou little one,
To bring this message here?
Nay, do not frown. with eyes cast down
Ipe'er such antics fear
And would not blame a proper shame;
Art deaf? +? Dost thou not hear?
Then will ask simpler task
What, sweet one is thy namef
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
A REGULAR TRoUNCING.

Miserable, miserable r. she calculated
as she ratified the fellows boots first against
the packing trunk then against some Indian
clubs and dumb-bells lying on the floor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
A MARNING RING.

The Edison apparatus is automatic, and
rings a bell whenever the temperature falls
low enough to indicate the presence of foe
or berg. 1t is not altogether accurate at
present, because it frequently happens that
q berg is propelled in one direction bv the
wind, while the ice water, formed by its
melting, is carried in an opposite direction
by the currents in which it floats. Occasions
OF this class, however, are quite rare, so that
the thermometer is almost as correct a re-
porter of icebergs as the barometer is of
storms.
Captain Watkins seemed to regard this
new instrument as a veritable god-send to
the mariner In speaking of it he said:
IAN iceberg is notia pleasant companion at
sea. If you collide with it you are lost.
OF thousands of ships that have had this
experience, hardly per cent have been able
to tell the story of their troubles. If you go
near a large iceberg, it is liable at any
moment to split or capsize, and, in so doing,
to produce a wave that may sweep your
decks, if not to cause you to founder. They
are bad enough in clear weather, but in haze
or fog they are far worse. Their coldness
draws white vapor about them and makes
them seem pieces of fog a little thicker
than that which surrounds them. In the
night time it is almost impossible to distin-
guish them under such circumstances from
the dark mists by which they are embodied"
A MAZE OF COILS AND PLATES.
The other mechanism used BY this young
woman was far more complicated, and to
me and the rest who were un-
familiar with the latest developments
of modern electrical science, was an abso-
lutte mystery. Like the other one, it con-
tanned wires, plates coils and various
metals, but instead of detecting tempers-
lures, it was intended to throw q message
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Moreover, there are many women ostensi-
bly, supported" who live the most meager
and stinted lives. With not dollar to
call their own, and reduced to beggary
when they want one, it is rather to their
credit to earn some, if they can, as they
have perfect right to do. Arecent English
writer saws: SIT is strange to see into what
unreasonable disrepute bookkeeping
woman's first natural duty-has fallen in
England" But it should not be matter
of such wonder to men after all, for who
among them would care much for any busi-
ness when there was no money In it. A
woman-and many do--may toll like a gal
lev slave at house work, but not dollar
more is added to the family finances. How
many men would work their lives away
under like circumstances without the stim-
illus of wages? Every olive branch doubles
her work and contracts her purse.
: The wife of well-to-do business man told
the writer she envied her servant when she was
paid her months wages in solid cash, which
she could spend as she pleased, with no man
to ask her what she did with the money.
At a woman's exchange the question was
asked as to who were the contributors. No
names are permitted to be given, but the in
formation was obtained that they are largely
married men who were in sore need of
money themselves. The pleasure and profit
Of doing such work may perhaps account for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

duty must be filed before July.
1874. The other provides that oaths re-
quired IN pension Or bounty cases may
lie taken before any officer authorized
to administer oaths for general pur
poses. In executive session the Senate
confirmed the following nominations:
Chas. Emory Smith, of Pennsylvania,
envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary to Russia J. Fenner Lee, of
Maryland, secretary Of legation at Rio
Janeiro, and a mum Der of postmasters
and census super visors.
Among the bills on the calendar pass
ed were the following: Providing for
an assistant secretary of war, with a sal
airy of 800; for q bridge across the St.
Croix River; for the relief of soldiers or
sailors who enlisted or served under as
sumed names; appropriating $l25,0OO
for revenue cutter tor services on the
Pacific coast; to prevent the introduce
ton OF contagious diseases from one
state to another. Senator Evarts intro
duced bill authorizing the secretary of
the interior to purchase 5000 copies of
the historical book Of references known
as the National Roster of the Grand
Army of the Republic" for which the
bill appropriates $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
SENSATION In THE NAVY.
Capt. McCalls. of the Enterprise, to b.
Courtmartialed

Capt. McCalls. of the Enterprise, to be
Courtmartialed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 14.-From
private advices received at the Navy
Department, it would appear that the
arrival of the United States steamer En-
terprise in New York from Europe, will
be the signal for somewhat of sensa-
ton in naval circles. The vessel is I'M
der the command OF Commander +. III.
McCalla. Upward of seventy men, the
letters referred to state, have deserted
from time to time, unable to
bear what they consider the
captains harshness, and there is
a rumor of his having struck one man
with his sword, injuring him severely.
Ensign Kline and Chief Engineer
Entwistle are low under patches, un-
der suspension for offense, awaiting the
arrival Of the ship home, when there
will be at least two court-martials.
Klne's otfense, 1t is stated. was sleep
Ing on watch and denying it," while
Entwistle demonstrated with the Cap
tain for using language which he consid-
cred Ohipctic~a hln
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
ENGINE BLOWN TO PIECES.
Terrific Boiler Explosion Near Pittsburg
-Four Men Mansled.


-Four Men MansIed.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 13.-About $50
o'clock this morning the boiler of q
locomotive exploded, while in motion,
near Douglas Station, on the Pittsburg,
McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad,
thirty miles south of here, killing one
man and injuring four others. Their
names are: Killed-Charles jenkins,
fiagman. Injured Ludwig, en-
gineer; John Steadman, fireman; VIM.
Mckinley, brakeman, and George Rist,
conductor. All will recover but posi-
bly, Ludwig, who was terribly scalded.
The engine had taken construction
train, on which were large number of
Italian and hungarian section hands, to
Douglas station, and was proceeding up
the road with only the caboose when the
boiler exploded with terrific force, de-
molishing the engine and caboose, tear
ing up the rails, and scattering scalding
water and pieces of the boiler in all di-
rections.
The five men named were in the cab
and caboose at tie time, but Jenkins
was the only one killed. The first ne VS.
received here reported from five to
thirty Italians and Hungarians killed
and injured, and train with a corps of
physicians was Immediately dispatched
10 the scene. Fortunately the construc-
ton train was lying far enough away to
prevent injury to the workmen.
Ludwig, of the injured, died from his
wounds later IN the day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
A Well Advertised Widow.

the appellate court at Chicago, Miss
Seratia A. Alexander receives $26, 847
from Edwin Walker, administrator of
the estate of her brother, Elijah S. Al
exander, the court affirming a judg-
ment for that amount given by Judge
Clifford. Miss AleXander's claim is for
her care of her aged father and mother,
who live in Brattleboro, Vt. E. S.
Alexander was the rich paint manufac-
turer who died in 1886. leaving a large
fortune to his widow, Mrs. Josephine
Alexander, against whom Mrs. Mary
Waldron recently recovered a SIT 500
verdict, in the Federal Court, for alien
ating the affections of her husband,
Howard Fl. Waldron.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
A HAVEN IN CANADA.

Walton, the Thieving Express Clerk, Out
of the Country.
SP. LOUIS Mo-, Feb. 13.-Supt. Fuller,
Of the Pacific Express Company, to-day
received telegram notifying him that
F. A. Walton, the money clerk, who
stole $35, 600 of the company's money,
at Dallas, Tex, some days ago, has been
traced to Toronto, Can. No arrest has yet
been made, but Supt. Fuller says that if
it can be proved that Walton carried
any part of the stolen money into Can
ada he can be tried there for grand
larceny and punished. Mr.. Fuller also
says that there will be no let up in this
matter until Walton is definitely located,
captured and punished for his crime.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
BRIBERS PLEAD GUILTY.
The CrSnfn Jury buyers admit Their
Guilt to the Court.


Guilt to the Court.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-When the case
of the men indicted for attempting to
bride the Cronin jury was called, this
morning, before Judge Waterman, the
four remaining defendants plead guilty.
The court called them up and told
them what they were liable to, in
case he enforced the full penalty
of the law, but that he would hear
evidence to determine what mitigating
or aggravating circumstances there
were. A panel Of veniremen were ac-
cordingly called into the box, and the
work of selecting the jury begun. Pub
lie interest in the case has greatly
lessened since the flight of Graham, who
is supposed to have been at the head Of
the conspiracy to corrupt the jury.
Mr.. Ingham had been retained by the
Bar Association to assist the prosacu-
ton, but this morning was informed
that as Graham was the man the Bar
Association desired to prosecute, and as
he had disappeared, they did not feel
that they could affor to retain Mr..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Jake Kilrain and Party in Jail at
Dallas, Tex.


Dallas, Tex.
DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 14.-Jake Kilrain,
William Muldoon, and all the other
members ofthe Kilrain sparripg troupe,
are under arrest here on charge of
murder.
Kilrain and his troupe exhibited at the
Opera Houee last night. After some un-
eventful sparring by others, Tom James,
of Dallas, encountered Banzia,
the combination champion light
weight, for $25, conditioned that
James should stand four rounds.
Banzia had it his way from the first.
The fourth round Banzia struck James
on tie neck, knocking him limp on the
stage. James was unable to rise. He
was sponged and restoratives applied.
The show continued, no one supposing
that James WAS hurt seriously.
When the entertainment had about
conciEded, Muldoon announced that
James was unconscious, and called for
physician. Banzia was searched for
by officers, but had fled. James died at
7:30 this morning. Kilrain cried like a
child. The entire combination except
Banzia were arrested and held for MUIR
der. 1t Is supposed James neck was
broken. One doctor says it was paraly-
sis OF the heart.
Banz!a returned this morning and sur
rendered to the officers, and the whole
party Is now In court undergoing an ex-
animation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
BOUNCED FROM THE FIRM.
A Sensational Marriage Followed by
Business Change.

A Sensational Marriage Followed by "a
Business Change.
New YORK, Feb. PA sensational
story appeared in q morning paper
about the marriage of Douglas Green,
New York stock broker, to Mrs. Shell
McCrea, the divorced wife of Wiley
O'Meara, and the daughter of the 1Dur-
dered William Smell. of Chicago.
The marriage was said to have
taken place at Old Point, Va,
tied the knot Just after noon to-day
the official announcement was made in
the Stock Exchange of Green's with
drawal from the firm of Green & Bate
man, to which be. belonged before the
alleged escapaGe- ct the office of the
two remaining members OF the firm the
following statement was given out:
Messrs. Green 81 Bateman announce the
withdrawal to-day of Douglas Green from
the .firm, owing to the scandalous story
published this morning. MeSSrs. Bateman
& Coon made this imperative on Mr..
Green, declining to disprove the state
mentS made.
They state that Douglas Green's in
terest in the firm for the past two years
has been very slight, and that his with
drawal will make no apparent change at
present.
Green sailed for Europe on the steam
ship Lahn as soon as he signed the no.
tice of withdrawal from the firm. The
whole episode created sensation on
the Stock Exchange.
The most bitter feature in the whole
proceeding is that Green's first wife is
living, and although there has been a
separation there is no divorce in
the case. She is represented as
most estimable lady in every
respect. She moves in the first circles
of society, and is niece of Gov. Sproh,
Of New Hampshire. Her husbands &C.
ton, it is feared, will completely pros
trate her.
Gen. Pryor said that, st the instance
of Mr.. Green's friends and upon abund-
ant evidence of his insanity, he was
about to institute proceedings for his
commitm ent to an asylum. A wound.
occasloned by fall from horse, some
six months ago, is believed TO have
been the producing cause of Green's
mental insanity.
Mr.. Pryor further said: ct can 90 no
further in the case. Green is beyond
the jurisdiction OF the court, and so the
matter ends.o