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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
What Appannge Is,

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Please define the word ''appanage" used in
your editorial on THE Hope of the|TBenty-
fifth on the 23d instant. Was it correctly
spelled and its use appropriate in that article?
NEW BRIGHTON, September 26. d. R. W.
The word is a good one and was correctly
used. II is Of French origin, and its original
significance, under the feudal law of France,
was that which was granted to the sons of the
sovereign for their support, as lands and priv
ileges, which reverted to the Crown on the
failure of male heirs. In Scotland appanage was
the patrimony of the Kings eldest son. In
England members of the royal family receive
from Parliament an allowance from certain
hereditary crown Ian ds. Hence, appanage has
come to signify possession or belonging; an
attribute or accompaniment; dependent terri
tory.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
OUR SHORT STORIES.
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL.

HAEEN don't climb the ladder of fame at a
NA single bound" the passenger in the salt
and-pepper suit was saying. success. like
character, is a thing of slow growth"
~ think you are mistaken" said the passed.
ger in the skull-cap, with smile. Men some
times get pretty well up toward the top Of the
ladder by one jump, and they don't have to
jump very hard, either"
do you happen to think of any instance in
your own knowledge where man won endur-
ing fame by one act?'
well, yes. An instance occurs to me in
which one speech made not only man, but a
city famous"
"Oh yes. You are speaking Of ]. Proctor
Knott and Duluth. Well, I'll admit that Proc
tor Knott is an exception. There are just two
characters in history that made themselves
famous by one speech"
Indeed? VINO are theyF'
~. Proctor Knott and Balaam's ass"
The man in the skull-cap smiled rather
sickly smile and went away presently to the
other end of the car.
"Do you know who that chap is?" inqu ired
the man in the salt-and-pepper suit Of the pas
senger on the seat in front.
"Yes. That is J. Proctor Knott"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
WILL HOLD A RECEPTION.
Arrangements for tue Opening of the Acad.
emy of Arts and Sciences.

Arrangements for the Opening of the Acad.
emy of Arts and Sciences.
At the last meeting of the Council of the
Academy of Science and Art. held in the Thaw
mansion. Rev. DR. Holland, the President of
the academy presided 1t was resolved to hold
the first regular meeting of the academy upon
the evening of Friday, October 8. 1t was also
resolved that upon the evening of October IT
public reception should be given by the acad-
emy. An address of welcome will be made by
the President, and will be followed by a CONVEX
sazione The Art Society will exhibit upon
this occasion a number Of paintings, and will
provide musical entertainment. The Botan-
ical and Microscopical Societies. the engineers,
the architects and the photographers will make
appropriate displays of interesting objects, and
different members of the society have prom
ised TO place on exhibition rare books and
natural history specimens in their possession.
The occasion promises to be one of unusual in
terest. The Iron and Steel Institute has been
rendered the use of the rooms of the academy
during their stay here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
RECEPTION AT THE KENMAwR.
An East End societ Event of Considerable
ImDortauce Last Evening,

An East End societ Event of Considerable
Importance Last Evening.
The wealth and fashion of the city last even
ing welcomed to the social circle Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander McKaig. who we're the honored
guests at a reception given by Mrs. II. M.
Bailey, at the Hotel Kenmawr. The receiving
party, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. McKaig, Mrs.
Slmons and Miss Rea, of New Orleans, and Mrs.
Bailey, occupied the bow window OF the hotel
parlor and amid the perfume of many
flowers and the beauty of magnificent tropical
numbers and elaborate toilets. Mrs. McKaig,
who sIill claims the title of bride, appeared in
the beautiful robe of white satin, cut demi-
train and high corsage, in which she, in the far
morning wedding last spring.
Supper was served in the cozy breakfast
room, which had also put on a floral garb, from
o'clock until 10, after which dancing in the
large dining room was indulged in to the strains
of Gernerts Orchestra.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
MUSICAL TREAT IN STORE.

A Brilliant Conceit TO be Given In the East
End Next Friday.
A brilliant musical treat is in store for the
musc-loving people of the city. Prof. D. d.
Wood, the celebrated blind organist of Phila-
delphia, Will give an organ recital in the new
Bellefield Church next Friday evening, Octo-
Der 3. at s o'clock. The organ. which is the
largest ever placed by the WirschIng Com
pany in this part of the country, is pronounced
by musical experts to be one of the very best
in the two cities, and admits of great variety
of expression.
The vocal numbers will be rendered by the
choir of the First Presbyterian Church,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
A SOCIAL INTRODUCTION

Into the Fnshionn BILE Musical World, for
Miss May Beesley.
A very delightful musicale, given last even
ing, by Miss S. S. Killlkelly. at her home on
South Highland avenue, introduced socially to
the fashionable musical world Miss May Bees
ley. the talented young soprano who made her
professional debut in the city last spring, and
who now lends her voice to the choir of the
Third Presbyterian Church. Miss Beesley re-
turned last spring from an extended stay
abroad during which she cultivated her voice
and Immediately accepted the position offered
by the church in which she sings. Several
solos rendered by her last evening were q de-
Iightful portion of the evenings programme,
which included numbers by leading Yocalsts
and instrumentalists of the city,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
SAME DOG BIT ME-.

TWO colored brethren were holding little
religious convention between themselves.
said Elder Jefferson: "Now Bruder Jones, jist
what am youa besetting sin?'
well elder. if must confess; reckon my
'settin sin am lub for de female sect"
"Ah. ah, ah?"
what for you larf so Masser Jeffersonf"
'.Well just dis, Bruder Jones; same dog bit
me-"
SIS dat sor'
"Yas for shua."
They shook hands and the convention ad-
journed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
SOME EXCELLENT MUSIC
On the Programme for rhe Twentieth Free
Organ Recital To-day.

Un Tue PFOgFanlIne Tor the TWentieth Free
Organ Recital To-day.
The twentieth organ recital in Carnegie Hall
this afternoon will employ the services of Mrs
M. H. Stevenson, of Washington, Pa, as
soprano vocalist and City Organist Wales
Mrs. Stevenson, who is sisterin-law of
Librarian Stevenson. will sing three solos:
Loves Bequest," by Reichard; "Call Me Thine
Own" by Halevy, and "That Melody Divine"
by Cowen. The organlst's numbers are care
fully selected, and embrace some heard in this
country for the first time.
The folio wing are the instrumental numbers:
turkish Patrol March," Michaels; the new
"Traumeria Schuselz; "Pizzcati," Delibeo;
"Palpouri la Grande Duchesse:" overture, "Jean
Jungman: the new "Minuet Waltz" Gurney;
march, 'GoHschak; "Chinese Serenade,"
FIeige: "Listen to My Tale of Woe" "Sunoulin
Waltz" and the Dudes March," played la
GilmOre's Band.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE town of Salamanca, n. Y, is within
the limits of the Tuscarora Indian reservation.
A saloon keeper of the town has lately been
fined by the United States Court for the crime
of introdu cling liquor into an Indian reserva-
tion. Alth ough the liquor was not sold to In
dians, the quality of Salamanca whisky Is such
as to m AXE it plain that, whatever the punish
ment might be, it could not be too severe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
HAPPY NUPTIALS.
Two Brilliant s.. ciery Events Take Place In
On Night.

Two Brilliant Sh cieiJ h'F" '"se :"
One Night.
nprcrA1 rxLEsRAN TO THE DIsrATcH'
NEWARK. O.. September 25-Brilliant and
happy nuptials we're those cp1SSninaseu - tne
Fonrtb straar last night at o'clock. The con-
tracing narties were Mr. Samuel Sachs. one OF
the best known and popular young German
citizens Of ,his city, and Miss Annie Grace
Crisswin. The ceremony was performed oy tne
Rev E. b. Jones. of the Fifth street oapiss
Church. There was large plumber Oh iIisnrs emu
presented. The couple left for Cineinnan on
their wedding tour. .. q.
Another notable event took place at St
Frances De Sales Church, where Nj. 1"nn
Flanagan. a prominent yonng business nan,
and Miss Katie Koas, daughter OF Mr; JOIN
Koas, were united in marriage oy rev. atnsf
Hayes At o'clock, in the presence OF . largs
number Of friends. They will remain in new
ark.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE veteran General n. P. Banks, who
was Speaker of the House before any of its
present leaders were elected to hat body, has
been left off the list for reelection, his constt-
uents having decided that younger man can
get more in the line of appropriations for them.
Republican organs which are making a to-dO
over the defeat of Vaux, in the Third Penn
sylvania district, will now have an opportunity
to express themselves on the subject of Banks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
When Alcohol Freezes.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
To settle discussion, please answer the fol-
10 wing question: Can alcohol be frozen under
any circumstances? j. o. 3.
PITTSBURG, September 26.
lit becomes viscid at a very low temperature,
but does not CONCEAL above a temperature Of
200 degrees below zero.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE country will have an opportunity to
breathe quiet prayer of gratitude over the
fact that that daily announcement from Cres-
son that the President went out driving and
that reception was held in the evening, has
been suspended for the present season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

WHEN the feature of seating as members
of Congress men who were not elected becomes
such leading one in party policy that the
House has to stand a weeks deadlock uutil it
is done, there is an obvious necessity for some
very stringent instruction to the party leaders
on the right of the people to elect Congress
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

The New York preacher who asserted
that the proportion of politics to business in
the census was SO large as to make the result
worthless, struck big principle, whatever may
besaid of the application. The Importance of
the rule that more politics than business in
any enterprise is sure to make it fzzle should
commend it to the consideration Of the man.
ayers of the Worlds Fair at Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.

John M. Prescott Sr., died yesterday morning
at his residence on Isabella street, Allegheny. He
was well known and favorably esteemed on the
Northside. He was born in England In 1884. but
has been n resident here for more than 30 years.
Deceased was the father Of james W. Prescott
the attorney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
A Chance for Visitors 10 the Exposition TO
Express Themselves.

Express Themselves.
The topical ballot for visitors to the Exposi-
tion to vote upon tonight is popular one.
The question of uniform marriage and divorce
laws is being agitated in several States. and the
people now have chance TO give it boom in
Pennsylvania. To-day and tonight the Poll
Book will be open at DISPATCH headquarters.
Brunswick Bake Collender Billiard Company's
space, Exposition building to vote on this
topic;
be Urged Upon Congress? Open to Lady and
Gentlemen Voters.
Souvenirs for lady voters. Watch these
columns for future announcements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
THAT remarkable BROOKLYN school boa,

THAT remarkable Brooklyn school board
which has tabooed an edition of school read
er because it contained the irreligious poem
written by one 81. W. Longfellow entitled,
"Tbe Building of the Ship should define itself
still further. 1t is to be feared that it will
consider the Psalm of Life" a scurrilous pro-
duction, and might suppress the Declaration of
Independence as Socialist document.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
CHICKEN fighters are fowl murderers.

| A NEW YORK woman lodged a complaint
against her mllkman the other day. accusing
| him OF attempting to poison her. She said
| after the milk stood awhile thick yellowish
| stuff gathered at the top. She never saw
| cream form on her mornings supply before
| and didn't know what it was. The average
milk buyer is liable to be scared by cold cream.
| The steel-blue stuff is what they are used to.
than any other stage star. If Mary could get
into Congress she would make hit
NOW is the time to put In your gas-saving
appliances. Pittsburgers do MT have to lay in
winter supply of coal, you know.
MOTHERS reverse the order of business when
they lather the little shavers.
PEOPLE who put their money into lotteries
might just as we'll deposit their savings in the
banks of Newfoundland.
"MAY we never want friend to cheer us
nor bottle to cheer him. is good old toast of
the long ago. Our forefathers were CHEEKY old
chaps, to be sure.
THE fountain at the Exposition does not play
as often as the band. Turn on the water and
the calcium oftener, gentlemen.
THEY charge 90 cents for drink Of whisky
in Vice President Morton's Washington hotel.
This Is his method OF encouraging prohibition.
CLAUS SPRE cKELs will smile sweetly IL the
sugar clause Of the tariff bill hurts the trust.
LOVE laughs at everything except a con-
stable. Arrests are stopping some weddings.
PLAIN Kate Field says the dear American
girls alone spend s62 oOO, 600 year on cosmetics
Perhaps Tolstoi had lucid interval when he
was:writing his book after all.
CARE should sit lightly on the man with cork
legs.
HE shakes hands with you now, but if he
wins at the polls you will not be able to touch
him with ten foot pole.
REED and sugar cane are bigger in the eyes
of the people than the giant trees of the Yo-
semitic.
A CALIFORNIA girl bas shot false lover.
Men who trife with women will grow scarce if
this example is followed.
LOTS of girls who passed as heiresses last
summer are now fng ering typewriters
THE farmer who bet on the favorite at the
fair race is now mortgaging his chattles.
CROOKED politicians sometimes appear on a
straight ticket.
THE new fall hats are turning the heads of
the ladies.
THE husband of the New York actress who
shocked society by appearing just like a statue
in a stage studio scene is weaver, and sticks
to his loom, He should weave his wife suit
of clothes.
THE Passion play has been running in the
House end Of Congress long enough.
You cannot develop your muscle by lifting
mortgages.
Mr.. BLAINE has returned to Washington.
ChiIlbIanes may be looked for in the White
House.
WHEN premier danseus es make farewell
tour they are on their last legs Of course.
CLOCK weights are the levers which move
time. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

SPEAKER REEDS visit to Philadelphia
met with its own reward. He was cheered as
'our next President" Selections of Presi-
dents two years ahead of time rarely prove sat
isfactory, but perhaps the prophecy for the
Speakers promotion may be verified if he and
his supporters can do their own counting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

AFTER all, Congressman Kennedy rests
comfortably under the knowledge that he had
the last word, and that both first and last words
can hardly be expunged from the record of the
public memory,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
THE home circle is the only one that can
sOuorad

|
| THE American hog IS being talked ABOUT IN
| the cot OF the pig raiser ana IN Inc paiace Oh
the courtier. But it's not the fourIegged hog
with which we have to do. There De hogs IN
other lines-street car hogs, restaurant hogs,
theater hogs hotel hogs, street corner hogs
and business hogs. The latter Is the hog we
| are after. An enterprising man VIII take des-
perate chances to put new business on
sound and paying basis. de struggles
along, adyertises 1udlclously, and. as
the saying goes, gets fhere with
both feet. Then it is whispered
hog. who has big capital. sees this and grows
hungry. The successes of others wbet his mig
sPprs f rhs ao.srriain .,t,ss ~ .r.da
Wao sA .,.;,, ~ - -. bi 80. ..
variety Oh cases, anu tne aFarlclous hog oIlen,
TOO o1ten, succeeds. Hhen anotner hog steps
IN, and SO on until the business is oVerdone and
the originator OF the good thing crowded out
is run into the ground. It's then a
fight in which tie fttest sometimes go
,.hio, rro,rs ,,ith +,,o ro,rtt ~ ta
and n,sets demand and snnnlv ia not . frnirfn
fe1d For the hoa H. wor,t t,ta anu r;s.s Won
know. He must hold a winning hand-must
stand pat" as the gambler says If he can
which the other fellow has made fruitful
through a cleverness which has created
a public demand - Mr.. Hog plunges
Then the whole litter follows suit
and the public cries enough. II the creator of
the new idea survives them the hog squeals. If
the hog survives the pioneer drifts out of sight
'unhonored and unsung." So don't overdo
ef n,.t an" ohio,, ; IL ordpr 80 s,,r,,;v. met
d., 80, p 80, tto 49, 80 ,.hioh ,ao.
pie didn't want until some one onereo II tnem.
Ii you 40 tne reactlon Will come.
1r,s oosior to oo11oo, o-o,ra than a, or.r
due bill
c,p,a !. v,r ,r.,+ . sor.. o.. .o .,. IT,
nosition eo
r.,r s,,ros. - 1-,n ,. ,,.
bnvino ticksts The foo,ti,isr Srin h,ve To he
tnrned LOOSE before this -,e,hoo can he
aoopteo' however,
RocKAwAy REAnE sbon1d ba tho babies,
naradise
PEOPLE who look into last year's almanac
lows in the SIGNAL ,ousrs
THE world must look rosy to the woman who
''-O
ONE of the questions fred at medical
arcisos nos. "wno+ s+otas e CAn,raI a n,,ar,o,
have recently heen .t war9,s This nnst have
oeen poser. revolution might break out IN
new spot before 1t could be answered. But
anyhoW3
- ~, T.. -,
PRESIDENT DIAz lodged the bullets of
Mexican assassins, He NAV live to die as he
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
Communicat tiou Mt Sea.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In travelling to or from Europe, could COM
I1unicate any news to my wife on mid ocean /?
If so, by what means? W. G.
IITTsBURG. September 2i,
Tread Burr's letter in last Sundays DIS
PATCH. 1t explains the latest system Of COM
munication on at seal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
Too Much Hageling Over a Trja,,

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The conference committee of the House and
Senate will probably agree at last to give the
widow of General Hartranft pension of s., 200
a year. Ii is disgrace to the country that
there has been this prolonged and miserable
haggling over such tride.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
TEE PhiIadelpbia Inquirer is

The PhlIadeIphia inquirer IS very
anxious that the Democrats shall have an is
sue. They have got one, about which the es-
teemed Inquirer is indulging in a notorious
amount of silence. 1t is that the Constitution
is the fundamental law of the State, to which
the most powerful and wealthy owe allegiance
as well as the most humble. and that candi-
dates who have violated their official oaths to
respect and obey that instrument are not
worthy of election to high office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE division of musical labor among our
statesmen is illustrated by the fact that while
Con gresham Butterworth was singing for the
Whitechapel Club at Chicago Speaker Reed
was whistling for quorum at Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
The Stnfe of Idaho.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
What is the youngest State in the
Union? WANT TO KNOW.
PITrsBURG, September 26.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

HOSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES
DAILY DISPATCH. one Year. 90
DAILY DISPATCH, Per Quarter. r..............-- 200
DAILY DISPATCH. One Month. 20
DAILY DISPATCH, including sunday, wear. 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH Including Sunday sm this, 50
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday. lmonth 90
SUNDAY DISPATCH one Year.................. $50
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Year................ j .
TIE DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered by carriers at
1icents per week. or including sunday edition,
at2O cents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

IF the Republican organs wish to fore
stall something else, they might try the expert
ment of printing Senator Emery's speech.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27
NET earnings is what the business man fishes
for every time.

The pages of the Record containing Ken
nedy's speech have, to use printers term,
been pied"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

A NEW YORK woman lodged complaint
against her mllkman the other day. accusing
him of attempting to poison her. She said
after the milk stood awhile thick yellowish
stuff gathered at the top. She never saw
cream form on her mornings supply before,
and didn't know what it was. The average
milk buyer is liable to be scared by cold cream.
The steel-blue stuff is what they are used to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

TIME is money when You squander $500 on a
watch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

Now is the time to put In your gas-saving
appliances. Pittsburgers ont have to lay in
winter supply of coal. you know.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE Hebrew Day of Atonement is over. The
people of Pennsylvania will observe theirs
early next November.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THEY say Mary Anderson has larger feet
than any other stage star. If Mary could get
into Congress she would make hit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

OLD salts say when crabs are plentiful in
autumn ice will be harvested in winter. The
crabs are thick in the arms of the sea now, and
if this sign goes ice machine stock will be bear
ish soon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

BETWEEN the purists and the jurists the pub
llshers of Tolstors book are in clover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

THE Southern Coal Trust has received .
black eye in the Tennessee courts. 1t cannot
throw dust into the eyes of the goddess.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

IF registry lists are election barometers it is
safe to predict light vote in the grand old
State of Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

Now the Delamater organs will have some
thing to talk about.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

ONE of the questions fired at medical
students in New York during examination ex-
ercises was: what States of Central America
have recently been at war?" This must have
been poser. A revolution might break out in
new spot before it could be answered. But
what has this to do with pills and powders.
anyhow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

PEOPLE who look into last years almanac
can hit the weather about as closely as the fel-
lows in the signal towers.