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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
A BIG HAUL MADE.
How Old Captain Prouts New Gun Worked
on the Ducks.

HOW Old Captain Prouts New Gun Worked
on the Ducks.
Forest and Stream.]
Old Captain Prout, for whom Prout's Neck,
now a well-known summer resort, is named,
was noted gunner in the days when water
fowl were plenty in that vicinity. early
one spring, 1860 or thereabouts," said an old
settler to me, che brought home from the
West Indies a gun, the like of which had
never been seen by the natives 1t was
muzzleloader, about two-inch gauge, and
weighed about 80 pounds. Soon after its ar
rival there came heavy storm, and the
next morning pond a couple of acres in ex-
tent back of the Captains barn was covered
with ducks so thick that another one could
not possibly have been squeezed in. Here
was an opportunity to try the new gun, and
loading it with the regulation charge of
one-Quarter pound of powder and one-half
pound of shot, he sailed forth At the cor
ner of the barn he cooked the piece and
stepped ont with it held in readiness
When within about 40 yards all the ducks
jumped as one bird. The Captain aimed at
the middle of the mass and fired"
Here my informant stopped as if expect
ing some encouragement, and somewhat
against my will felt constrained to ask,
"How many did he get?'
"Wal," he replied, ''he didn't get any, he
undershot, but he picked up three bushels
of ducks legs"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
VERSUS A CORPORATION,

The exploring party that left the Colo
RADIO river at Yuma in boat has arrived
at Salton, on the border of the new desert
lake, after six days voyage. 1t has dis
covered that the river has turned large
share of its current into the desert. There
was report that the Southern Pacific
Railway would take measures to prevent
the lake from becoming a permanence,
which would have a beneficial effect on
the climate but would be an injury to the
company. If the Colorado river has taken
the matter in hand, however, it may prove
that there is mightier power in that
region than the Southern Pacific corpora
tiOn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

of some of the great capitalists of this
country who acquiesce in and even sup
port the present laws, and then illustrate
their respect for them by sailing fleets of for
eign-built steamers under the English flag,
has more of incivism about it than the de-
vice of steering special bills through Con-
greSs.
But when such things are done on both
sides, does not the condition of legis-
lation which produces them show a
degree of antiquity and stupidity that
demonstrates itself?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
MoNARcH1Es ARE UNaRATEFuL.
Some of the Suggestions Brought Out by the
Dreibund Discussion.

Dreibund Discussion.
Philadelphia Ledger.1
What curious and suggestive spectacle
does this "Dreibund" Alliance present; and
how emphatically it shows that what the
proverb says of the ingratitude of republics
does not attach more properly to republics
than to monarchiesl Let us consider how
this remark applies, beginning no further
back than 1s4s. At that politically convuls-
i've period in European political affairs, the
Austrian Empire was crowded to the wall
by that uprising in Hungary with which the
name of Kossuth has since been identified.
But for the timely assistance given then by
Russia to the Austrians, in the very crisis of
their troubles, the Hungarian revolt would
have overwhelmed Austria. Now Austria
finds it convenient and grateful to join the
alliance against Russia, who saved her
in 1S4S.
and rescue from Austrian domination and
oppression in Napoleon Ills time the
French carried the Italians through to that
victory which has since culminated in the
establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. But
just as it is said that in Venice Tasso's
echoes are no more" there seems to be no
sounds in Florence or in Rome that echo the
memories of solferino and Magenta, on
which fields French armies enabled the
Italians to overthrow their Austrian foes
and oppressors. If there Were there would
hardly be such cordial alliance between
Italy ana Austria, with Germany, against
France. There's but little of grateful recol-
lection of priceless service in that.
OF the same nature of unnatural alliance
seems that of Austria with Germany. seeing
that it is no further back than 1855 that
Prussia, under King William, rode rough
shod into Austria, Overwhelming her with
bitter humiliation and dethroning her from
her Germanic supremacy.
These are all "bunds" and alliances that
seem to be SO repugnant and repellant in
their nature that it is no wonder that the
three-cornered partnership seems at short
intervals to be ready to drop to pieces. A
''bund, i" whether a "Zweibund" or a "Drei-
bund, has no more lasting cohesion than
an international royal or imperial marriage,
which of itself has no lasting good influence
whatever among the nations whose reign
alliances. Nearly all of the royal, imperial
and princely families of Europe are inter
locked by marriage or by blood relationship,
and yet many of them are in condition. of
perpetual estrangement and quasi-hostility,
embracing each other when they have
reason to masquerade before the public, but
''making faces at each other behind the
scenes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
THE AIR.

Like some mysterious, seutient thing.
1t throbs to throbbing lands and seas;
hear 1t weep, hear it sing,
In vagrant wind or breeze.
1t fills the ghostly gloom of night
With halcyon calm, with storm and clash;
And can trace its farther fight
When autumn meteors flash.
1t filings the new dawn's glory wide
Over the dusk of silent shores,
Over the misty hills which hide
Sleep In their rocky cores.
And when 1t feels the shock and crowd
OF the electric fires. it shows
Mad splendors leaping from the cloud,
Booming their thunder blows.
Or else, above that frozen land
Which sends the piercing Winter forth,
1t marks. in culors rich and bland,
The aurora of the North!
George Edgar Montgomery in HarDef's Weekly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
RUSSIA HOLDS THE POWER,
And When She Whistles Tune Other
European Nations Must Dance.


New York telegram
"The action of the Russian Government in
threatening to withdraw her gold balances
from other European nations because Rus
sias sold low, owing to reports of short
crops, as would happen toany government"
said Wall street banker to me last night at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, "simply shows the
hold she has on the money markets of Eu-
rope. Why, in England alone she keeps
from E15, 900, coo to fl6,C0O, COO in gold in the
Bank of England subject to her check. She
will not set time limit to the deposit, and
all because she wishes to have her
fingers around England's throat. 1t is
Just the same with the other European
nations. They are all in mortal financial
terror of Russia and she practically has the
say in the peace of Europe to-day. The peo-
Pile talk OF the financial policy OF Great
Britain, but it is not circumstance to the
brilliancy of the Russian exchequer. l con-
slider Russia to-day as the most wonderful
nation on the earth, and it is not going to be
many years before she is heard from.
Gold? Yes, l think-in fact, am sure
we shall see it return in the fall just as it has
left us this spring. There are many reasons
for the recent large expectations OF gold, but
the two principal ones are the sale of our Sc
curities in London, which We were COM
PEELED to buy, and the importation OF large
quantities of foreign goods last faIl before
the Mckinley bill went into effect. OF
course these goods had to be paid for on
time and this spring saw the payments due.
/ think we will have a lull in the coming
month and money will be easier"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
NEWS FRESH FROM THE BAZAAR.

Physician-I'll give him something that'H
get him on his feet and then wen increase his ap-
| petite and he'll be all right.
Economical wife-Get him on his feet. doctor;
| but-er-never mind the other.
| sI hear Bronson sang Rocked in the
| Cradle of the Deep at the, concert"
YES
.Did he do it well?''
'sHe did indeed. 1t was so vivid that five people
left the hall overcome with seasickness."
"WeIl," said father-in-law, after mother
in-law had returned from visit to the young
couple ''what sort of a fellow is John?''
I'm afraid he's not good for much,'' said
mother-in-law. ''He reminds me very much of
you.'
Maud-I wish Jack would hurry up and
Ethel-Why do YOU wish to marry him?
Maud-No. 1 want to get him off my hands.
"Has that young man proposed yet?''
asked the fond father.
''Yes, pa, she answered.
''Did you accept him?'
mo, pa; because, you see. he didn't propose 70
me-"
"Humor is the most powerful force in the
world 4" remarked CumsO.
..How do YOU make that out?'' asked Fangle.
1T overcomes the force of gravity"
"Well, Mr.. Pedagogue, does my boy
show anv special aptitude for wO-a?'' asked the
proud father.
81 think So Mr.. Bronson, ~ returned the school,
MASTER II am uncertain as yet whether John will
make a sculptor or baseball player. He Is un-
erring in his aim with paper wads but the condi-
ton Of his desk top convinces that he can
with considerable facility
'Maria, you've got to take the baby now,
I'm tired"
you've only had him an hour, George"
sI know that; but L fastened my pedOmeter on
him. and I've trotted him ffty-three miles. That's
enough
''Did you ever go up in balloon?"
s'Once''
''what were your sensations?''
''Oh same as usual. wanted the EARTH"
"Can you change two-dollar bill?"
asked Cadley.
Certainly ~ returned the druggist, courteously.
How'll you have it, in qunine pills or cough
drops?''
'swhat do you think of nv angel cake?"
she asked.
Its too heavy to fly, - he replied. This was the
beginning of the end. -
'Where does this milk come from, any
how?'' asked Migges,l
Cows, fancy, - said Wagg.
.aThat accounts for it, said Miggles. 'Cowes is
. famous watering place."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
HE'S A JAP, SHE Is FRENCH.

John Low and His Pretty Wife at the Barge
Office Yesterday.
New York Advertiser.1
John Low, a fne-looking Japanese and his
wife, a pretty French girl, landed at the
Barge Office yesterday from the steamship
Suevia. Mr.. Low felt very happy as he
stepped ashore, because, by coming in the
steerage of the steamer and being COM
PEELED to pass under jurisdiction of the
immigration authorities. he had earned
the proud distinction of being the only JAP
anese ever landed at the Barge Office and Of
leading through that institution about the
handsomest woman that has ever given her
pedigree there.
The two met in France during the Paris
Exposition, and, falling in love at once, were
married in a month. They were united on
the Eiffel tower. MI. Low will take up his
residence here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
STORY OF STEPHEN GIRARD.
How He Gave a Young Man His Start in
Life.

Harper's Weekly.1
A characteristic story of Stephen Girard
was that he induced boy to work for him
till he was q years old by promising to give
him a good start in life afterward. When
the time came, the young man applied for
the promised reward. The eccentric old
merchant looked at him for q moment, and
then said, gruff1y, 'Go and learn q trade"
Considerably cast down, for he had expected
a very different start, the young man turned
away; but after some reflection, knowing
something of the others peculiarities, he de-
cided to do as he had been hidden, and
learned the cooper's trade. When he had
mastered it, a year or 80 later, he presented
himself again, and the old man gave him an
order for two barrels. He made and de-
Iivered them, and Mr. Girard examined and
praised them. "Now," he said, "you have
capital that you cannot lose, for you can al
ways tall back on your trade if you meet
with adversity," and then he advanced his
to start in business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
Obituary Notes.

DANIEL DAUDHEISER, who died at Pottsgrove
Thursday was the oldest man in his county, He
was 90 years DID, and had lived 65 years the
farm.
WILLIAM R. MILLS. lawyer of New Orleans.
died Friday, aged 50 years. He was chiefly famous
as the leading attorney for Myra Clark Gaines in
her litigation for many years.
CAPTAIN DAVID MICKEY, who died at New
Bloomfield Tuesday. was elected Prothonotary of
his county three times and served deputy in the
same office during three terms. He was 50 years
old.
MANoGI the Samoan chieftain who was being
sent home with other natives, died on the train
He was In the last stages of consumption and could
not stand the rared air at that 0OO feet
COLONEL S. R. CoCKRILL, father of Chief JUS
tce Cockriu, of the Arkansas Supreme Court, died
at Mt: Nebo, Afk., yesterday morning, aged 81.
officer in the Mexican War. He had lived in Ar
kansas for years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE Worlds Fair Commission has
reached London, and is inaugurating its
campaign with vigorous series of banquets
The prospect seems good for dining with all
the political and commercial powers of
Great Britain. If dinner eating can ensure
the success of the Fair we may rest assured
that the Commission will make it boom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

IT is now understood that Lord Salisbury
will stick to the last gasp and refrain from
ordering general election until the close of
the full seven-years-term of Parliament, 1t
is evidently the Tory hope that something
may turn up in European politics that will
arouse the Jingo spirit and give him hope
for securing a fresh majority. Until then
Salisbury, like Micawber, waits for some
thing to turn up, but unlike Mcawber keeps
q tight grip on the inside of the situation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

ADvICEs from Berlin last evening indi-
dicate that Lord Salisbury got the best of
the bargain in the Drelbund. While England
doesn't have TO fight for Germany, the latter
must help the British in case of need. Evi-
IDENTIFY the Englishpan got some sharp points
on diplomacy by rubbing against Secretary
Blaine in the recent dispute on the sealing
nm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE American amateur athletes showed
the Britishers that they are made of first
class material. The boys ended a brilliant
tour in London yesterday by sweeping the
big share of the prizes and doing some rec
ord breaking. When one of our crack boat
crews goes over and distances the Oxford
boys, we will be ready to look for more
worlds to conquer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
John Abel.

John Abel, aged 6S years, died at New
Castle Friday afternoon. He was thrown to the
ground the day before from haywagon. the wagon
upsetting and throwing him against fence, the
load coming down upon him. He was born in
Germany; served in the late Civil War, and his
comrades tell of many acts OF heroic bravery per-
formed by him. Beloved and respected by all who
came to know him. his death is sincerely regretted
especially by wife and and by his comrades
of the war: He will be buried from st. JOseph's
Church this afternoon. He was prominent Catho-
lie all his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

IT seems that Canada has got it worse
than we have The Public Accounts Com
mittee OF Parliament has unearthad mass of
scandal with regard to the Canadian Pacific
Railroad which bids fair to outrank any
thing this country has experienced for many
years. The mixture of great corporations
with politics is certain to produce corrup-
ton, and the Canadian Pacific has done the
business thoroughly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE advice to Presidential aspirants to
'keep an eye on Robert E. Pattison" is re-
peated by the Boston Traveller, with the as
sertion that he is a good man, and the wish
that as much could be said for his party. 1t
is well to wish that for any party; but is
there any better criterion of party character
than the men the parties put in office?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

UP from Atlanta comes a him, in the
Journal of that city, that negroes are allowed
to ride in street cars with white people be-
cause election is approaching. But when
Georgia begins to bid for the vote of the
negroes in any way, the end of the color line
is approaching.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
A PROFITABLE ANSWER.
How an Old Colored Gentleman Had Hii
Watermelon Taste Satisfied.

New York Commercial Advertiser.l
An old darlley was walking along the
beach at Coney Island yesterday afternoon
enjoying the breeze and wrapt in contem-
plation of the ocean. As he passed, one of a
party that were seated in the sand eating a
luncheon threw q piece of watermelon at
him.
1t struck the old man on the side Of the
head, and he jumped as if he had been shot.
Recovering his composure, he eyed the
party sorrowfully, and then the watermelon
Finally he said in tones that sounded pa
thetic:
Mex time you tend doin' anything like
dat giv' man chance t. open he mouf, so
we'se bofe enjoy de joke"
He got large slice of the melon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
Figuratively Speaking.

Chicago Times.1
King George of Greece has had a skating
rink built iii connection with his palace.
The King and Queen are very fond of skat-
ing, which seems to be quite a royal pur-
suit. Even Emperor William is said to get
his skates on frequently.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE expert examination of Bardsley's ac-
counts show the quarters from which he
got considerable sums of money that he
should not have had, but where the i'm
mense total went remains as insoluble a
mystery as ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
BETTER THAN SHOOTING.
Birds Attracted to a Lighthous, Tower and
Are Killed.

Chicago Tribune.]
A person who spent a month New Bruns-
wick lighthouse says he never witnessed in
q hunting trip such mortality among birds.
On dark and stormy nights the light seemed
to have powerful fascination for birds, and
when the wind would permit they would
circle about the tower in swarms
like moths. Some would apparently
try to resist the spell which drew them to
the great light, but would always return.
Others would come out of the darkness in a
line as straight as an arrow and strike the
deavoring to shun the light would strike
the tower and fall off dead. On one morn
ing, after high wind had prevailed dur
ing the night, 251 dead birds were picked up
on the platform and at the base of the tower.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
Charles v. Scott.

Charles " Scott died suddenly at the resi-
dence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Copeland, one
Larimer avenue. East End, yesterday afternoon of
heart failure He had been in poor health for some
time and had just returned from trip to Europe,
where he had been for his health. Mr.. Scott was
in his 3lst year, and was d son of the late John
Scott. He leaves a widow and two children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
DIR. Charles e. Shoemaker.

Dr. Charles f. Shoemaker, distinguished
physician of Philadelphia, and a well+known
specialist in aural surgery, died in that city yester
day noon from injuries recently received by making
a msstep. and sustaining fall which caused con-
cussion of the brain. He was educated ut Urslnus
College and the University of Pennsylvania, and
was s. years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
Give the Lovers a Boost.

Chicago nter-Ocean.I
If st. Paul and Minneapolis can't get to-
gether after 10000 Christian Endeavor peo-
pie labored with them for week, they may
as well give it up as hopeless.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE Gubernatorial candidates in Ohio are
putting on their armor for sharp fight for
the Governorship, with an eye of each
turned toward possible Presidency in the
not distant future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

The apparent success of the Russian
bacon company and the Standard Oil Com
pany in establishing their respective mo-
nopolies on the Continent, suggests that the
official mind of Europe takes kindly to the
greasing operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
This Is Rapid Advancement.


According to census figures the average
American has but slowly followed the in
junction, $50 up higher" in his choice of an
abode. He now lives 7ss feet above the sea
level, having climbed just 40 feet in ten
years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
An Artist at will-Makine.
Boston Heral

Boston Herald
A Brooklyn man died some time ago, leav-
ing will, in which he bequeathed a lot of
good advice to his children. The will is
now being contested by the heirs, indicat-
ing that they are sadly in need of their
share of the bequest,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19
Colonel John Polk Pryor,

Colonel John Polk Pryor died at Frank
fort, KY, Friday night. He was a near relative
of President Polk's. and before the edited the
ElgLe and Enquirer at Memphis. He was In For
estis command in the Confederate army, and wrote
s"The Life of Forest He had been in Frankfort
for 20 years as a newspaper writer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

IF Uncle Jerry keeps on running the
weather bureau in this way it will become
matter of individual preference whether
his weather is better or worse than his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

THE London Times is booming the Worlds
Fair enterprise with rigor likely to con-
done many of the Thunderer's previous
errors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-19

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