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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
BLIZZARD BITTEN BOOMERS.

The Foolhardy Invaders of the Cherokee
Strip Attacked by Cold Wave.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. 26.-Probably what will
prove to be the severest blizzard Of the season
is raging IN Kansas tonight 1t commenced
late this afternoon, when the cold wave of yes
terday became intensified. The thermometer
dropped to 10o above zero, and high wind
came up from the Northwest. At O'Clock it
began to snow, and the storm developed into
binding blizzard.
Dispatches from Southern Kansas state that
"a norther' is raging in the Cherokee Strip,
and that intense suffering will be experienced
by the foolhardy boomers. who not only have
invaded the strip contrary to law, but went
into the barren country wholly unprepared for
any emergency such as that OF the present.
There are fully 5000 boomers in the strip.
They are equipped only with the meager com
fort afforded in the furniture Of prairie
schooner" Most of them are scantily pro-
v1sioned and with only wagon covers for shelter
they will endure great SUFFERING
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
The Brutes Like Tobacco.

A German professor has been experimenting
with tobacco upon the animal world, and they
all like it. Goats, stays and llamas delight in
it; they do not, indeed, smoke Qike the Grand
Lama), but they devour cigars with infinite
relish. The brown bear, unlike the lady who
writes to the papers in the dull season. has not
only no objection to having "cigar smoke
puffed in his face" but seems to welcome it as
an appreciative idol drinks in incense. The
lion sneezes, but, like a snuf-taker, asks for
more of what makes him sneeze. OF course, it
is possible that the professor may have been
minlstering to their worst vices, and sitting
the 'low beginnings' of penitence and remorse
in their shaggy breasts but that is not his view.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Lessons of One Wedding Service.

OF the marriages celebrated in the year under
report, just upon 700 out of each !, 900 were
solemnized in the Church of England. The
proportion of marriages only civilly celebrated
has steadily increased for 20 years past But
Qeaving aside all considerations of the natural
desire OF church communicates to celebrate
their marriages by their own clergy the civil
wedding ceremony can never become really
popular SO long as it remains SO bald and brief
and uninteresting as it now is. The Friends
are accustomed to unadorned rites. yet even
they have of late years almost ceased to marry
in their own meeting houses. The Quaker
groom sit side by side in silent prayer
and respectively call on the friends
assembled to witness that they take each other
for husband and wife. That is all; but that
suffices for the law. provided the proper notice
mas been previously given and the presence of
the Superintendent Registrar of the district is
obtained, and his book signed. The Hebraic
wedding service is the one which seems to me
to convey the most useful lessons to the assem-
bled company. That service asks no vow of
obedience from the wife, but impresses on her
the obligation she is under constantly to show
respect, love, amiability, and fidelity toward
her husband; it requires from the bridegroom
promise OF fidelity to his wife, and, further
more. an engagement to work for her and be
responsible for her future material well-being.
do not know that moral lessons of this kind
are ever of much practical effect, but, If they
are, 1t must be more profitable for all the old
married men attending wedding as we'll as for
the bridegroom, to hear read over what they
promise at marriage in synagogue than in any
other service with which am acquainted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
The Purin Ball.

Invitations are out for the second annual
Purim masque ball of the Disraeli Social, to be
given at New Turner Hall. Forbes street, Tues
day evening, March "a. Elegant prizes will be
given the lady and gentleman wearing the most
original toilets. The Original Royals will fur
nish the music. and the hail will be illuminated
by calcicum lights. The committee consists of
Messrs. A. j. Adelsheimer. Joseph Frank
further. Ben Biggard, Leon Engle, Sam Baum,
Gus Arnold, Ike Good, L. Kopeman, Max Ar
mold, ]. Bickart Ike Seholem and A. Bloch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

Poor Nevadal The intimation that the
legislators of that State will probably agree on
a bill to license bare-knuckle prize fighting
within its borders calls for greater sympathy
than did the news that its population is rapidly
dwindling away. Nevertheless. the desire to
bring the heavyweight pugilists to that State,
given as a reason for introducing the bill, pro-
vok es the hope that Nevada's gain will be the
rest of the country's eternal loss,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
AN EVENING OF PLEASURE,
With Sixth Presbyterian Church Ladies q
the Hostesses.

With Sixth Presbyterian Church Ladies as
the Hostesses.
The dedication of handsome new dining
room and kitchen-additions to the Sixth Pres
byterian Church-was effected last evening.
with the annual supper given by the Ladies'
Missionary Society of the church. Six we'll
tiled tables occupied the dining room and were
surrounded by hungry people often enough to
keep the pretty aids fairly flying to supply
their wants for several hours. Mrs. Patterson,
the President of the society, was chairman of
the affair.
A floral booth and candy table were acces-
sories; over the former Misses Rousb, Mccall
lum and Caven presided, while Misses Eyrich.
Wilson and Bryant dispensed the sweets" A
literary aud musical entertainment by the
Young Peoples Society was given subse-
QuenLly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
ENJOYABLE Church Entertainments

The Dutch kitchen was the drawing card at
Shady Avenue Baptist Church bazaar. which
was opened last evening with very encourag-
ing attendance, and which will be at the height
of its success tonight. The pop corn table,
with corn popped while you wait" and served
focked. Other tables. fancy doll, common
sense, candy fruit, flower and china, Lemonade
and ice cream were all up to the highest stand
ard of such things, and were literally patron
lied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

| IT is very evident that London's aristo-
cratic card players forgot to take the joker out
| of the pack.
A TRICK elephant in a second-story room
is the height of folly.
The bill collector who fetches what he is
sent for is sure to be rewarded for work we'll
sdun.
NATURAL gas is dutiaole. II the Treas
ury Department will only place Pittsburg
| meters or the Niagara frontier the surplus
| will once more come up smiling.
WHILE the county officials are squab-
bling over salary board a vast majority of
people are worrying over a salary to pay their
| board.
THERE'S more gold dust than blue blood
in the aristocracy of the present day.
A MAN to be q staviug good fellow needs
| a barrel
Burdick bill, the Legislature must have adopted
Standard time.
The Governor of Connecticut and the
| Governor of New York have fallen out 1t will
| be a long time between drinks with them.
THERE'S more billing than cooling in Con.
| gress and the various State Legislatures.
EVERY article of Iady's wardrobe is now
copied for dolls. This is how they teach the
young feminine idea to spend.
PEOPLE who dress loud are seldom
| heard.
STARVATION wages are not so bad. The
hungry anthracite miners have been offered
500 day to enter o museum.
The Eskimo girl will eat tallow candle
and bolt a bon-bon. Rather light diet, isn't it.
The spendthrift has very poor concep-
tion of thrift.
The State Legislators have killed race
track pool bill They wink the other eye when
corporation pools are mentioned.
ACCORDING to the gossips Miss Willing
was not willing to marry Astor. She spent
hours shedding tears before she was religiously
anu ieSdliy huCLlOneQ SO Jney say. IleY
evidently Joined hands. but not hearts.
INSPECTOR BYRNEs is Chevaler. He
gained the title by bagging cheualiers de indus.
trfe.
THE highest State court says live pigeon
shooting is not cruel. The stool-pigeon does
not come under this ruling. however.
GIRLS would sooner fence than cook, and
probably mankind profits by this fact.
THE Soap Trust won't wash without water.
WHEN theater audiences are carried away
they make a great noise.
IF the tot lives long enough it will be-
come a totterer. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27


rest they can get in hot weather.
WE are growing deficient in legs. I don't
mean we are legless, but that our lower
limbs are rapidly becoming mere rudImentary
members for lack of proper exercise. When the
tinkle of the horse-car bell was heard in the
towns citizens walked little; and now that the
various rapid transit systems are in operation,
the citizens walk less. The results of much
riding and little walking apparent in nine
men out of ten met upon the streetf Spindle
shanks, weak, uncertain steps and general air
of WEAKNESS mark the patrons of the street car.
This state of affairs is not due entirely to the
great American desire for speed. Laziness.
pure and simple, is to blame. No matter how
much time man may have. and no matter how
fair the day may be, il he has more than a
quarter of mile to travel he rides. He rides
to his worE in the morning, and the suggestion
that he start earlier and walk would be received
with scorn. He rides home from his work In the
evening" and more or less cheerfully accepts the
discomforrs of o car crowded with fellow rest.
ers When he arrives home he wonders why he
has no appetite, and tells his wife that she can.
not COOK like his mother could. Sundays ana
holidays are spent IN the house with never a
thought of five-mile tramp and its attendant
benefits. In consequence his legs shrvel up to
pipe-stem proportions, his liver hardens and his
head grows soft. Finally. he takes his last ride
to the cemetery-as much suicide as the man
who shoots himself. Go out into the air, and
walk out, too. Legs were not made to be bent
or bear lap-stone during the major portion of
their service. They were made to carry you,
and, on certain occasions, carry the one you
love next to your own sweet self. Use your legs
and lengthen your life.
THE baseball pitcher is more liable to be
broken at the bar than at the well.
If the people would do the kicking in
stead of the Congressman, the country would
be gamer.
AMERICA has about as much interest in
the Canadian elections as Canada has in a ward
contest in any American city. Local issues,
personal interests ana party pap and grip are
the only things at stake. Reciprocity is merely
used as sand to throw in the eyes of the voters
Sir John is sly, devilsh sly.
HIGHLANDERS make splendid soldiers,
presumably because they do no not object to
being kilt'd.
PHOTOGRAPHY is the only safe form de-
veloper, girls.
The only ones who will mourn the death
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Fogs and Plant Life.

London fogs of late have been over-prevalent.
as everybody knows, and botanists have been in
terrogated concerning their effects on plant
life. 1t seems that the tropical plants in the
gardens of the Botanic Society felt the evil
consequences of the smoke-laden air in the
greatest degree. Forest plants and those grow
ing in the shade were less obviously affected.
The great water lily (Victoria regia) was an
especial sufferer. probably through its leaves
being literally choked with the grimy particles
of the smoke cloud.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

A NUMBER of wealthy Danes have pur-
chased a statue OF Thorwaldsen and will pre-.
sent it to the city of New y ork. Ii a number
of wealthy persons of any ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
men, for instance-would purchase statue OF
General Grant, the city of New York might
possibly pe prevailed upon to accept it.
Wealthy New Workers have been slow enough
to do Justice to the memory of the dead hero.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
AMERICA FOR AMERICANS.
National Societies Meet and Formulate a
Political Platform.

Political Platform.
CHICAGO Feb. 26.-The Council of National
American Societies, which has been in session
here since Monday. completed its work to-day
The officers elected are: President, Colonel G.
G. Miner, of this city; Vice President, G. H.
Bartlett. Massachusetts; Secretary. James S.
REYNOLDS, Illinois; Treasurer, w. J. H.
Traihor, Michigan.
The platform declares in favor of free
speech a free press, the restriction of foreign
immigration, an educational franchise, free
common schools, no appropriations from the
National Treasury for sectarian purposes and
in favor of giving public lands to actual citi-
zens and bona fde settlers. 1t is not proposed
to form a distinct political party. but to favor
the party which will incorporate its principles
in its platform. The organization claims TO
represent l,5O0,0OO voters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Lectures I'm an East End Church.

The Emory NJ. E. Church, of the East End.
announces series of lectures to be gwen this
week by Mrs. h E. Munroe, commencing with
one given last evening on England, Its Shrines
and Its People," This evening Beyond the
Mississippi will be the lady's subject. and to-
morrow evening she will speak on Christ in
Art" Mrs Monroe as lecturer, is well known
in the city. and many will doubtless avail them
selves of the opportunity to hear her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
A Social for the Deaconess, Home.

A social was given last evening, in the Butler
Street NJ. E. Church, for the benefit of the new
Deaconess' Home. that will probably be in oper-
alton shortly. The evening was spent in social
converse, and an informal programme of
musical and literary selections was given.
Miss Van Bradenburg, the deaconess, has six
applicants for membership in her prospective
family, and their names are now before the
board for approval.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
PAUL REvEREs HOUSE TO 60.
Boston to Lose One of Her Old Historic
Landmarks.

IandmarkS.
BosroN, Feb. 26.-Another of the old land
marks of Boston is doomed. 1t is one of the
most famous and historical, too-the house In
which Paul Revere was born. A week hence
and nothing of it will remain.
The house is situated in North Square. at
the North End. 1t is numbered 10 and q. For
about 30 years it has been in the hands of a
man who has preserved it and kept it in It's
present excellent condition. But the house has
now changed hands and, instead of being pre-
served as a landmark, it is to make way for a
more modern structure and from which a good
revenue can be derived.
In the early days of Boston, North Square
was the heart of the town, and the house most
prized was that where Paul Revere was born.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

RIGHT on the heels of the announcement
that an English syndicate is buying up the
mortgages on Kansas farms comes the news of
a blizzard in that State. What has Kansas done
that she should be thus douby afflicted?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

mark if alIege that the maintenance of high
state of general health is the best means for
avoiding disease attack. If SO much be ad-
mitted, then we may say that the general health
acts as a favorable condition, because in its
turn 1t preserves our phagocytes in good fight
ing trim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM ADOPTED.
The Arkansas Senate Also Fixes the Charges
Of Telegraph Companies.

LITTLE Rock, Feb. 26.-The entire afternoon
session Of the House to-day was consumed in
discussing the Australian election ballot law,
which was finally passed by a vote OF 81 TO %.
The Senate passed a bill to reduce the charge
of messages sent over telegraph lines in this
State to 10 words, Is cents; for the next 10
words, 10 cents,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

NAPOLEON IVES, just out of Jail, has
planned another looting scheme in Wall street.
so tits rumored. Burnt children are supposed
to dread the fire. but ex-convicts apparently do
not fear the penitentiary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

PRESIDENT PFEIFFER, of the defunct
Bank of America, may believe that his confess
sion of guilt was good for his soul, but it will
be bad for his accomplices, Messrs. Work and
DUNCAN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Mrs. Mary Moss.

Mrs. Mary Moss, aged "a, died last even
ing at the residence of her uiece, Mrs. Mary
DAVIS on Ravine street. near 1hirty-third street
She was a resident of Pittsburg for go years. Her
SON Samuel D condncto IN rns oiaest Pennsyl-
ceased was an active worker In the Smithfeid
Street NJ. e. Church, where the funeral services
oficiating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

SPEAKER THoMPSoN'S declaration that
lobbyists will not be tolerated on the floor of
the House at Harrisburg. will cause the COR
porations to wonder what legislators are paid
for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

PHILADELPHIA doctors say the ginger
tincture evil is running alcoholism close race
Why not strike at the root of the evil by taxing
the ginger root out of existence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

THE story published in some New York
paper that Calvin S. Brice will not attempt to
take his seat as Senator from Ohio, indicates a
deplorable ignorance of Mr.. Brice's mission in
life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

A GLANCE at the list of subscriptions to
the Sherman statue fund started by new New
York newspaper with $1,000. shows wonderful
falling off in ciphers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

IF your wife is dumb don't make her
mad. A Philadelphia woman who lost her
speech years ago regained 1t the other day dur
ing fit of anger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

The cable reports tiff between Queen
Victoria and her son Wales during fete at
Portsmouth. Tho Prince doubtless objected
to too much home rule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
A PLEASING POTPOURRI.


Poor Crops Promoting Marriage in En-
,land-One Marr;aoa serv;ca With :.
Animals That Dote on Tobacco-Tbe
- 70,
queer Little Warriors IN the human
System.
-Aooord;no to NJ. Eo.,u;,,, ,.;,,.r .hor, :.
is " 80 Nei, n
an in npioYe"ehs " IN Inc Enghsn marriage mar
Ket. hates are looking up. after years oil de-
preston. The Registrar Generals report for
1889 (oniy recently issued, shows that the mar
r;aoa rata ,vos b;r,ar e. En-, 80 ,sa, g. h,s
- -oi 'ua' yean O.. ."Ar ~ n''
oeph III any previous year SINCE loo4, TOT tne
nve years above mentioned 1t descended slowly
but steadily, in q way that seemed to portend
the approaching extinction of the relation
b.tod of 1,olsto; Jhs.,, - ~. Shot,ore G.
-, - S-,,N AD0o" anu 'ne SnAAe'. 'o
sraouai oecnne seemed 10 point 10 some
underlying meaning, some half-hidden cause,
making itself slowly perceived by means of its
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Mrs. d. II. McCarty,

Ella f. Small, vie OF D. 81. McCarty.
died yesterday at her late residence, Parnassas,
Westmoreland county. in her ed year The
funeral will be from the residence of her father
in-law, at % superior street. Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

THE whipping of John L. Sullivan by a
Southern railroader will induce the North, in
its gratitude. to forget any unpleasant recollec-
tions of the late war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

K1PLING missed the opportunity of his
life while he was in America He should have
taken in at least one session of Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

The Chinese diplomat who registered at a
local hotel as IL Sin" evidently realizes the
close relationship between diplomacy and
shining.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

THE local stock market is said to have
assumed a "waitlng attitude" 1t seems to be
waiting on Mr.. Westinghouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

IF the grating process fails in legislation
like i. has failed in the Chicago case some little
schemes will wither and die.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

PEACE in Europe means good will to the
world, of course; but England launched two
more warships yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
Erratic Legislatures.
Toledo Blade.1

These bodies are like drunks; worse after the
Z excitement of getting them is over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
IOWA FARMERS IN POLITICS.
The Alliance VIII Put Full State Ticket
in the Field.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb. 26-The Eleventh
Iowa District Farmers Alliance Conference is
in session here to-day. ]. B. Powers, President
of the National Alliance; 3. T. Farrow, Presi-
dent of the Iowa Alliance. and other prominent
leaders are present
At to-day's meeting it was resolved to apply
the secret rules of the order to the Iowa
Alliance: to put full State ticket in the field
in Iowa this fall, and TO continue to adhere to
prohibition and low tariff. President Farrow
will probably be the Alliance candidate for
GavePnOr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

IF the efigy burners break loose in the
oil regions, straw and old clothes will command
famine prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
DR.. Hosmer A. johnson,

CHICAGO, Feb. g. - DIR. Hosmer A..
johnson. a professor in the Chicago Medical COL
lege and one of the best known physicians in the
city, died TO-DAY OF pneumonia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

IF the Soap Trust will increase the cos
of washing dirty linen let it live in spite of the
law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

IT is very evident that London's aristo-
cratic card players forgot to take the joker out
of the pack.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

A TRICK elephant in second-story room
is the height of folly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED sTATEs-
nArrY DTsPATcH. one zeal. 20
NAVY DTsPATCH, Per Quarter . 90
HAILY DISPATCH. one Month. ~
DAILY DISPATCH. inclu ;-'g Sunday, year. 10 10
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, tbs 5O
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, lm'th ~
SUNDAY DIsPATC5 One Year. ........... $50
WEEKLY DISPATCH. one Year...,...,....... 2
THE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
-!cents per week, or including Sunday edition, at
.tcents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

of Congress next week are the fellows who will
use the prefix ''ex" in their autographs in
future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

The bill collector who fetches what he is
sent for is sure to be rewarded for work we'll
dun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-27

NATURAL gas is dutisole. II the Treas
ury Department will only place Pittsburg
meters or the Niagara frontier the surplus
will once more come up smiling.