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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
BE COULDN'T TAKE STOCK.
An Interesting Decision Covering subscrip.
lions for Shares.

An Interesting Decision Covering subscF1Ds
lions for Shares.
CHICAGO, January 2-The Appellate Court
handed down an opinion to-day reversing the
decision of the Circuit Court in the case of the
Western Union Telegraph Company against
W, h. Bush. The latter was one of the numer-
Gus stockholders Of the company who have
been sued on their subscriptions to the capital
stock. In the Circuit Court Bush's defense
was that there can be but one original sub
scription to the whole capital stock of cor
poration, and as he subscribed after the whole
had been taken, he couldn't be held liable as an
original subscriber. The Appellate Court said
that this might have been a successful defense
If Bush had stuck to it.
In 1868 he subscribed to the stock of the COM
psny, and within year paid per cent of the
subscription. Twelve years later he paid "a per
cent more. 1t was wrong, the upper court held
to instruct the Jury which tried the case to find
for Bush, If they believed the whole capital
stock had been taken before he subscribed, be-
Supreme Court in the case Of Terwilliger, an
other stockholder of the company. The Su-
preme Court held that the new subscribers, of
whom Bush was one were the bona fde stock
holders.
The court sustained the Circuit Court in the
case of Eugene c. Bates against the corpora
ton. Bates with "a other stockholders, entered
bill in the Circuit Court to set aside an inter-
locutory decree giving the receiver of the COM
pRny leave to collect unpaid subscriptions. The
bill was dismissed, and the stockholders ap-
pealed, but the action Of the lower court was
affirmed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
prsCUssrNG THE OHIO srNAToRsE1p.

As the case well warrants, there is wide
discussion Of the approaching election of a
United States Senator from Ohio. Notwith-
standing all that has been said on the sub
ject it is clear that if not one millionaire,
then another, is sure to be chosen. There are
thousands Of competent poor men in the
State, and as many again who are in merely
moderate circumstances; men whose stand
ing as Democrats cannot be doubted; but
when the Ohio Legislature comes to con-
slider the appointment, the prestige of
money is felt Candidates who do not
possess it are scarcely mentioned.
Various attempts have been made during
the past few weeks to justify the situation.
One of the most plausible is from. Hon.
Charles Foster, the well-knOvn Republican,
who expects for. his own part q compli-
mentary vote from the Republican men,
bers. BE says that it is mere demagogism
70 oppose the election of Brice because he is
millionaire; that smilliouaire should have
the same opportunity to 90 to the Senate as
persons Of less wealth, other things being
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
DAINTY CANNIBALs

A Norwegian savant has just published
an interesting account of his travels among
the savsges of Australia That continent Gas
large as the United States) contains as yet a
population only as large as that of the
American colonies when George III. was
king. The whole interior is one vast terra
incOgnitd OF appalling savagery. Into this
hitherto unexplOred region Mr.. LumhOltz
penetrated.
He says that in Northern Queensland he
lived among a people whose culture, if
indeed they can be said to have any culture
whatever, must be characterized as the low
est to be found among the whole genus homo
sdpiens Not only are many of the Austria
lans aborigines cannibals, but most of the
tribes have not yet emerged from the Stone
Age in the history of their development
Everything the author tells of these people
shows them to be more ignorant, vile and
inhuman than our worse prairie Indians;
wife beating and wife killing are matters of
every day life. Wives are often obtained
In old time fashion with q club.
Wars are incessant, but only to get ad-
ditional wives and fill the larder with human
flesh. The natives never eat the flesh of
whites, however; they find it nauseating.
The daintlest food, to their palate, is a black
woman, but she must be old. They eat
their own dead, however. Cannibalism
among them is not a religious rite or Gus
tom of war. Mr.. Lumholtz says: "My
people never made any secret of this, and in
the evenings it was the leading topic of
their conversation. The greatest delicacy
known to the Australian native is human
flesh. The svery thought of it makes his
eyes sparkle" They prefer bodies which
have been nourished on vegetables, so de-
funct Chinaman is always a prize. Yet
these cannibals have some good points; for
instance, they never eat pork.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
VERY PLEASANT FOR PATTI.
The Diva Does ChicnEO's Conservatory On
der Nice Auspices.

The Diva Does ChlcngO's COnserVatOFy Ons
der Nice Auspices.
CHICAGO, January Zone of the pleasant
episodes of Madam Patti Nicolini's stay in
Chicago was a reception given her this after
noon by the pupils Of the Chicago Conserva-
tori of Music and Dramatic Art, which is To-
Gated at the Auditorium. Mr.. Samuel KaySer,
the director, had only few hours notice of
the diva's intention of visiting the school, but
the entertainment he prepared for her was all
the better for being an impromptu affair. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Abbey were present and many
prominent Chicago people who take pride in
the institution.
The exercises showed the practical workings
of the different departments of Delsartean
culture, dramatic expression, vocal training,
etc. A band Of girls in graceful Greek gowns
went through, to the accompaniment Of music,
exercises that displayed their control over the
figure. Two notable soprano voices were tried.
and Madam Patti was pleased to compliment
the possessOrs The most attractive number,
however, was a comedietta called Fast
Friends" Madam Patti was afterward shown
through the entire range of rooms OF the Con-
servatory at the Auditorium.
Verdis new opera, "Otello," was produced
for the first time in America this evening at
the Auditorium. The stage setting was mag
nifcent to degree rarely equaled this side OF
the Atlantic. 1t was expected that the largest
audience of the season would be present, but
uncertainty as to the appearance of Tomagno,
who was to essay the title role, reduced the at
great tenor. however, was on hand, having
finally triumphed in his struggle with la
grippe Tomagno divided the honors with
Nine. Albani, the DeSdenIOnd,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
AN EXTRAORDINARY HAT.

It Belongs to Joe Blackburn, Who II Guyed
for Wearing IL.
Washington Letter in Chicago News.1
The Hon. Joseph Grindenwold Blackburn, of
Kentucky, has new hat 1t is attracting con-
siderable attention and causes remarks. Ir-
reverent youth, who do not suspect that the
waarer is a United States Senator and the sue
cessor to the seat once occupied by Henry Clay,
cry out as he passes: Hi, mister. where did
you get that hat?' and Blackburn looks around
indignantly and wishes that he could whistle
out the bears to eat them, as Elijah, the
prophet, did. But it is from his colleaguesin
the Senate that he has to endure the most guy
ing.
Blackburn says the hat was made for him by
one of his constituents, and loves to dilate upon
its virtues and advantages, which are not all
visible to the naked eye. 1t is of the color of
a half-ripe pumpkin, and the pattern suggests
cross breed between Mexican sombrero and
the bungalow of an East Indian rajan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
EDIsON's TALKING DOLLS.
'Cute Little PIaythings That Have Been Sent
Rr,rnr,nnn Prinnnanaa

'Cute Little PIaythings That Have Been Sent
TO European Princessea.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
NEW YORK, January 2-A cable dispatch
from Vienna says that Thomas A. Edison has
presented Princess Elizabeth, granddaughter
of Emperor Francis Joseph. with a talking
doll, the first ever made. Mr.. Edison is now in
Akron, O., but John OFT. superintendent in his
laboratory at Llewellyn, said six talking dolls
had Just been sent to Europe as presents, and
one of these had been presented TO the Princess.
They are from 15 to Is inches long. The headis is
made of china, like ordinary dolls, and the arms
ofpapier mache. The peculiar part is the body.
which is mace of tin, to allow room for the min
iature photograph. The doll may repeat every
thing that may be recorded by e phonograph.
For several weeks they had Orange children at
the laboratory. talking, laughing, crying and
singing, in all sorts of ways to the phonograph,
In order that their chatter might be reproduced
by the dolls.
Another novelty which Mr.. Edison will soon
bring out is clock to talk the time. Mr.. Edi-
son thinks that he has now nearly perfected
the photograph, and his improved instrument
will gradually be substituted for all the old
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
THE TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB.

Two COmediettas Presented ar the Theater
Last Evening With Eclat.
The cards sent out some days ago, announcing
that the Tuesday Night Club would give per-
formance in the Pittsburg Club House, were Of
sufficient import TO fill the theater of that
building with highly cultured and fashion
able audience last evening.
No event of the season has been honored with
a larger attendance or handsomer toilets than
were to be seen there last evening. The cast
of character for the two plays presented was
unusually well adapted to the different charac-
ters represented, and the audience evidenced
its appreciation by alternate moments of per-
feet quiet aud warm applause.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
A VERDICT FOR 2,2O4, 100
Won By a Delaware Woman In n Suit
Against a Railroad.

WILMINGTON, DEL, January z In the
Superior Court this afternoon the jury in the
case Of Elizabeth B. McCombs versus the
Southern Railroad Association, rendered YER
dict IN favor of the plaintiff for the full amount
claimed, $500, 100 being the heaviest ever given
in Delaware court. The plaintiff is the widow
of the late Colonel Henry s. McComb, who was
q heavy stockholder in the Mississippi Central
Railroad which was absorbed by the Southern
Railroad Association, and the verdict is for 900
Mississippi Central coupon bonds of s., 600 each,
bearing interest at 7per cent from date of issue,
December Is, 1878.
The verdict does little more than establish
the validity Of plaintiffs claim, since the assets
will fall far below satisfying the Judgment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
mrs. KENNEpYs REcEpTION.
A Pleasant Event in Honor Of Miss Lizzie
TIndIe, Her Ward.

Peasant Event IN Honor Of Miss Lizzie
TindIe, Her Ward.
A delightful dancing reception was rendered
last evening by Mrs. John N. Kennedy at her
lovely home on wilkins avenue.
The various rooms, all of which were at the
disposal of the guests, were handsomely
decorated by A. ~. and ]. B. Murdoch with
rare productions from the sunny climes and
holly and mistletoe in the regular Old England
style. The supper table was bountifully sup
piled with white and pink carnations, and under
the superintendent of Kuhn tempted the
appetite as well as dazzled the sight
The event was in honor Of Miss Lizzie Tindle,
the charming heiress for whom Mr.. Kennedy Is
guardian. Miss Mary Ross, niece of the
hostess, and very attractive young lady from
Philadelphia, also graced the occasion with her
presence. A great many guests responded to
the invitations sent out, and the aggregation of
youth and beauty, for it was the younger circle
of society that was represented, found it diff
cult 70 obey the mandate of Father Time and
leave the scene of SO much pleasure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
MRS. c. L. MAGEES DINNER.
Ap Event of Social Magnitude at the
DuQueune Hotel Yesterday.

Ap Event of Social Magnitude at the
Duquesne Hotel Yesterday.
A charming 1 o'clock dinner was given by
Mrs @. L Magee at her apartments at the
Duquesne yesterday. The table was most ar
tisticaIly arranged In the shape of an elongated
maltese cross, handsome plate glass center
piece was prettily fringed with the cool smilsx
and pink roses and carnations in graceful clus-
tiers surmounted it and were placed elsewhere
on the table were they were most effective
both as to fragrance and beauty An exquisite
corsage bouquet, corresponding in color to the
toilet worn, was presented TO each guest The
ladies who enjoyed the society OF the talented
hostess on this occasion were: Mrs. W. A. Ma
gee, Mrs McCandless, Mrs. Proctor, Miss
Rhodes, Miss Annie Rhodes, the Misses White,
Heating, Miss McCallam, Miss Raymond, Miss
Connor and Miss Margaret Magee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
The MussuIman.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Why are the followers Of Mohammed called
Mussulmans? n.
LATRoBE, January2
THE origin of the term Mussulman is sup
posed to be derived from the Arabic word,
''musalam," meaning preserved. According to
Martinius the Mohammedans, establishing
their religion by fire and sword, massacred all
those who would not embrace it and granted
life to all that did, calling them Mussulmans,
or persons snatched out Of danger, whence the
word, in course of time, became the distin-
guished title of all of that sect who have affixed
to it the signihcatlon of True Believer.I
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
LITTLE TREss.

[The following verses, written for the Puo1c
Ledger by the venerable Archdeacon Farrar,
who is as widely known here as in England for
his learning and piety. describes an incident
that occurred at the bust of Longfellow, in
Westminster Abbeyls
Where sunbeams from each painted pane
Poured through the aisles their glorious hood,
Within the royal Minster-fane
The strangers gazing stood;
From that far region Of the West,
OF England's kin beyond the sea-
At home where our great fathers rest;
At home among the free.
But lingering near each cavern tomb
OF King and Queen and warrior brave,
Amid the glory and the gloom,
With memories glad and grave,
They fondliest turn their earnest gaze
On statued form and laureled urn
OF those who Gang tn cir deathless lays
In words that breathe and burn.
And mid those places Of the dead,
Where lie the noblest sons Of fame,
They saw well l-loved face, they read
A dear familiar name
The name Of him, the bard beloved
OF life and home, Of hopes and fears,
Whose sweet pathetic songs have moved
A thousand hearts to tears.
His bust young Ellen cried, is white;
White was his life as Alpine SHOWS;
And here lay, with finger light
My gift-this crimson rose,
They turned, but where is Mabel? See,
On tip-toe by the bust she stands,
And here she places. lovingly,
Her gift, with trembling hands.
And what was Mabel's gift? A tress.
A tiny tress of golden hair
Shorn from the sunny loyeliness
Which wreathed her forehead fair
She blushed, thfs little Western girl,
Her childish eyes with tears were dim;
al mad, - she cried, i'but one poor curl,
And not rose for him.
Yes there, mid banner, urn and tomb,
on that white marbles glitter1nR fold
They lie-thatros Of summer bloom,
That tress Of childhoodis goidl
Dear Poet, tell us-gazing down,
/ Loy'st thou not more in realms above
Than icicles Of cold rerown,
Those gifts Of ehndheod's loYeg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
OUg MAIL pouch.
An Alarm Bell Gone Wrong.
.~rI,,,. =. r1.--.

To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
What is the matter with the Twenty-sixth
ward alarm bell7 Is Chief Brown putting it,
too, into his 'downtown alarmr' A general
expression on all sides is, thar. since fires are
mainly to be expected in manufacturing es-
adjustments, it is not wise that employees who
know the premises (as hremen do not). should
not be on hand to assist. 1t is fact that work
men have always rendered much timely as
sistance on such occasions, and it is important
that they should have the alarm as early and
directly as possible.
Further. what Is the matter with the time
service heretofore gwen the citizens on the
same bell? Its 'tthree," six" "nine," ETC.,
have grown to be positive necessity. Is the
apparatus out of order. or is it an abolition in
the way of a ''reformP' If the latter, IL, is one
backward SoUTHsIDE.
PITTsBURG, January2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
The Name BOsphorus.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
. l have heard that the Bosphorus was named
after COW. Is such the fact? LLEwELYN.
BUTLER. January2
1.-THE word Bosphorus or, as some maintain,
Bosporus is Greek, signifying narrow sea,
which, it is supposed, bullock may swim over.
Why it was first applied to the Strait Of Con-
stantinople is not well known. 1t is said thas
the Phrygians desirous of passing the Thracian
strait, built vessel on whose PROV was the figure
of bullock. According to neurological tradi-
tion it derives its name from the passage Of 10
over one of the straits, so called when she was
turned into COW. The Bosphorus. as thus ex-
planned, literally signifies "the passage Of the
cow" That's where che COW comes in.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
JANUARY GRASSHOPPERS

Are Seen Near Wellsburg, w. Va, by a
Citizen of Unimpeachable Veracity.
wELLsBURG, W. VA, January 2-The long
continued spell Of warm weather has been the
cause of other towns boasting of the budding
apple, blooming peach and dandelion. Wells
burg does not boast of these but she has a citi.
zen of unlmpeachable veracity who actually
saw, while crossing field near town few days
ago, grasshoppers, as lively and contented as in
harVast
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
A Qulet WeddIng in Bedford.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 THE DIsPATcH.i
BEDFORD, January 2-The parlors Of the
Hotel Arlington were the scene Of quiet we'd
ding this evening, in which Miss Martha Jessie
Coleman and Thomas ], Riggs were the con-
tracing parties. both of whom reside In Cum
berland. Nd. An elegant supper was served,
after which the parties took the train for the
south. The ceremony was performed By Rev.
M. H. Valentine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
LAWRENCE BARRETT IMPROVING

The Danger Poiut Past, the Actor is Slowly
Regaining His Health.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAN TO THE DIsPATcE.i
NEW YORK, January 2-Lawrence Barrett is
still an inmate Of the Louisburg Square Hospi-
tai in Boston, where he will remain for some
time, notwithstanding that he is gradually
mending. The comforts that come of wealth are
his to command, and he is assured Of gentle
nursing, for the hospital is select and quiet
Now that the operation on the glands of Mr..
Barrett's throat is likely to prove in every way
satisfactory, andAthat the patient has passed
the danger point, the doctors are free to admit
that the actor took even chances with death
when he decided to undergo the cutting.
of course there Is no likelihood that Mr.. Bar
rett will be seen again on our stage this season.
He will san for Europe at the first safe mo-
ment, to make long foreign visit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
Social Chatter.

MRS B. F. RAFFERTY,, of Fifth avenue, was
hostess last evening to one Of those delightful
dinners for which her home is SO famous
THOMAS ]. BRADY, the well-known
prompter, left last evening for New York to
visit his mother, who is quite i'll.
MRS. JAMES s. HUMBIRD, of Fifth avenue,
entertained six couple at 6-o'clock dinner last
evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
A PRETTY PHILADELPHIA WEDDING.
Pension Commissioner Raum's Son MarrieS
Miss Annie Rogers.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
PHILADELPHIA, January 2-One Of the
prettiest weddings of the season was that this
evening of Miss Annie Iredell Rogers daughter
of the late William w. Rogers, to Green B.
Raum, Jr., son of Commissioner OF Pensions
Raum, at the Protestant Episcopal Church Of
St James. The Rev. DR.. Nichols, pastor Of the
church, assisted by the Rev. DR.. Morton, pastor
emeritus Of the church, performed the cere-
mony. The best man was Henry Stewart, Of
Washington. The maid of honor was Miss
Mary Rogers. The four bridemaids were Miss
Frances Raum, Miss Emma Coryell Miss Flag
Ter and Miss Mary Coryell the ushers being
John Raum, Oscar Foote, Charles Gault and
Frederick Parks, all of Washington. The bride
wore a gown of white armure silk and tulle,
trimmed with ostrich feathers, and carried
bouquet of white lilacs. The maid of honor
wore q gown of white tulle, and the BRIDE
maids wore striped tulle and muslin de sole.
Immediately after the ceremony reception
was held at the house of the BRIDES mother,
I7l3 Arch street. Mr.. and Mrs. Raum will
make an extended wedding tour through the
South, returning to Washington, where they
will make their home in about month. PEN
sion Commissioner Raum came from Washing
ton to attend the wedding of his son.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
The Farmers' DincaIry.

From the Chester News.i
"Don't sell your farms," says Collector Cooper
in his American. Good advice that but
glance at his paper shows that the Sheriff is
saving farmers that trouble. How to prevent
the Sheriff from going so largely into the real
estate business is the vital question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
THEIR FRANCES RUDELY BROKEN.

Heavy Shower of stones Quickly ScatferS
the PenfecOst Band.
TUscoLA. ILL, January 2-About 80 men
attacked the Temple of the Pentecost Band
here to-day, and smashed its windows with
stones. Fifteen men and women. members
of the band. were in so-called frances
at the altar at time Of attack. The noise Of
the breaking Of glass and stones hurting
through windows speedily aroused them, and
they fed from the temple panic stricken
The band refused to leave Tuscola, and more
trouble is feared.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03

The latest report about Mary Anderson
is to the effect that she has Runnery and not
mstrimony in view. 1t really looks as if Mary
had given up the stage, or she would have a
clever press agent to concoct stories about her
movements and intentions. Amateurs seem to
be doing the lying for her now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Hon. George II. Boxer.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2.-Hon. George H.
Boxer, ex-Minister to Turkey and Russia, died
at his residence here this morning. Mr..
Boxer published, in 1871 his first book, 'The
Lessons Of Life, and Other Poems" His first
SpanIsh theme, issued the next year. This was
better appreciated In England than in his own
country. 1t was played in various American
cities by various actors OF distinction. Two later
traQedies 1.-THE Betrothalu and francesca dA
RiniinL i} met with similar success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03
MARY ANDERSON A NUN.
The Celebrated Tragedleune Thought likely

to Enter n Convent.
NEW YORK, January 2-The report cabled
from Nice that Mary Anderson was engaged to
Antonio Navarro, of this city is denied by the
latter's father, Mr. Jose F. Navarro
"Miss Anderson and my son are old friends,
but nothing MORE" MI. Navarro says. II think
Miss Anderson is more likely to enter convent
than to get married. She is very devout and
almost as much attached to the church as to
the stage. Recently in London she scrubbed
the floors in one of the hospitals as an act of
humility. She is very noble, beautiful
woman, as modest as she is unpretending and
as pure as she is good. He would be lucky
man who could get her for wife, but think
her inclinations are the other wayn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-03

Mr.. F. P. CoBHAN, of Warren, is the
gentleman who has invented q way of photo
graphing the bottom Of we'll 1t is not said
whether McStinty assisted him in getting at the
bottom of things.