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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
USE OF THE ORGAN.
The King of instruments No Longer
Confined to Church Work.
IT IS A MIGHTY ORCHESTRA
Upon Which to Interpret the Grandsst
Thought of the Masters.
QUESTIONS IMPORTANT TO PITTsBURG
rwRrrrrN FOR THE prsPArcH.J

A wonderful change has been wrought
within the last half century in organ build
ing and organ playing. From the cumber-
some and therefore clumsy mechanical ap-
pliances found in the organs built by our
forefathers to the light and rapidly moving
organ of to-day is certainly scientific and
artistic step which was not in the horoscope
of the past Besides, the departure from
the exclusively monastical and churchly
use of the instrument which was born, bap-
tized and confirmed beneath the vaulted
arches Of the sanctuary, where its voice was
consecrated to give utterance only to COM
positions of solemn and severely profound
movements, to the modern adaptation of
the most fanciful. sensational and astonish-
ing orchestral effects, would have veritably
startled the old masters Of organ music.
The organ, like all othe; important de-
vices, has passed through series of evolu-
tionary unfoldinga When the organ first
made its appearance it was crude affair,
simply consisting of eight pipes and the
same number of keys These keys, which
operated the pallets or valves, were broad
levers, and we're manipulated by the fist, )"
rather than fingers. The performer, how
ever, did not enjoy the proud distinction Of
organist, but wis dubbed the not very
euphoneous name of organ beater. The
music which emanated from such primi-
tive device would be something similar to
Gregorian chants played on the bells Of
Trinity Church.
No Longer Confined to Church Music.
When we consider the modern organ with
its thousands of speaking pipes of different
and various characteristic timbre; its per-
feet network of trackers, leading from the
three or four banks Of keys, also from the
pedal board; the almost bewildering rows
upon rows Of stops or registers which CON-
troll the vast plantation Of pipes in their
different sections; its hundreds Of pallets OF
valves; its spacious bellows and feeders;
its numerous conductors which supply tho
wind in wholesale" quantities to the diff
ferent wind chests; its swell operating
levers and pedals, and its multitude array
of composition pedals, knobs and other me-
chanical accessories, one is apt to be amazed
at this wonderful piece of mechanism.
But some one may ask: "What is its use
in such complicated form2" Is its legiti-
mate and only place still in the ecclesiastical
edifce? Mol for it has passed from the or
gan capable only of slow and solemn speech
to an instrument capable of producing the
most modern orchestral secular music not
only In technical dexterity and clear articu-
lation, but in the various coloring and char.
acteristio timbre of the orchestral strings,
wood, wind, brass, etc The strictly organ
music. as understood by those Of the old
school musicians, contains very little scope
for orchestral effects, hence the above ques-
kinpv 10 ,nf Ant nf al
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

sons may be found Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood.
favoring such . theory. Both politically
and socially he was the object of malicious
envy and enmity. Among his followers
even were men who would be benefited by
his downfall His opponents seized with
the fight, for Parnell removed meant com.
psratively easy sailing, while his presence
practically insured destruction. Among his
relatives were any number Of individuals
who considered him q menace to the future
prospects. This animosity arose mainly
through his relationship to Mrs O'Shea, not
only before, but after his marriage. How
this came about was as follows:
Mrs O'Shea had an ancient maiden aunt
by the name of Martha Wood, who was very
wealthy. This old lady was infatuated with
Mrs. O'Shea, allowing her an income of
5000 during life and bequeathing her the
entire estate at her death, to be kept In trust
for the O'Shea children. This estate was
lady's first wills the other relatives were
provided for, but they, like many more in
this world who do not think the possessors
of wealth have q right to dispose of it as
they choose, were not satisfied with the
favoritism shown Mrs. O'Shea Miss Wood,
learning this, disinherited them altogether.
Among the dissatisfied parties are
quite . number who stand high in
English social circles The undoubted
leader is q brother, General Sir Evelyn
Wood, ,commandant At Aldershot with an in
come Of about SIC, 900 . year from the War
Office and some other pickings, who. not !
satisfied with that, covet more Of Marths
Woods million than he had been allowed.
Then there 10 Charles Page Wood, another
brother; Mrs. Steel, q sister, who has writ |
ten in her time several clever but decidedly |
bold novels; Lady Bartlett-Lennard, anoth- |
er sister, and host of others, among the |
famous Mrs; Annie Besant, who is a cousin
of Mrs. O'Shea am of the opinion that |
1t the coming trial the English courts will |
not permit the relatives to do as they please
with q testament made by perfectly sane
person. also believe that the mystery
which surrounds Parnell's last years and |
which he, in his pride, refused to make |
clear will be brought to light Until then
It would be best to make no estimate of his |
character.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

Pedro Auousfus. cend the throne.
As to ex-Dom Pedro, the exiled emperor, he
is really out of the question altogether, If
we believe the correspondents having
personal intercourse with him In his
adopted home in France They declare
him to be unfit to undergo the rigors Of .
trip across the ocean, to say nothing of 60
cepting the cares of directing the affairs Of
o country torn asunder as Brazil is to-day.
Leaving the good old fellow out Of the
case his son-in-law, Count D'Eu, has been
mentioned as q possible candidate, but he
really has no chance. In Brazil the scion
of the Orleanist house would not have the
following Of q corporal's guard to back him
up in his pretensions Personally he is an
idle, shiftless individual who would not If
successful understand his position. The
one who, according to the law of succession,
should have the best claim is DEUS wife,
the Princess Isabella, eldest daughter of
Dom Pedro, but, a. she made herself gen.
orally obnoxious to the Brazilians during
her regency, 1t 70 hardly likely her claims
would be given an instant's consideration
by the most confirmed royalists.
Ine nnger OF Iate points 70 Trlnce 6eoro
Augustus, the 25-year-old grandson Of
Pedro IL, who, curiously enough, is said to
be expected in Brazil within few days.
To Brazilian with republican ideas the
appearance of this young man on the scene
at the present time is well calculated to
provoke alarm. He is not by right the sue
cessor to the crown. As previously stated,
to Isabella belongs the throne, and after
her, her eldest son, but right there Is the
that seems to.s stand in
the way; 1t 10 purely . matter Of SEN
timent, but sentiment will often win
in such cases, where right has no
chance at all. Isabella, the eldest daughter
of the Emperor married, in 1868, but, had
no offspring for IL years. In the mean. |
time, her younger sister welded PRICE of |
the House Of Saxe-Coburg and had q son
the Prince Pedro Augustus spoken of-in |
1866. As time went on this boy became the |
especial favorite of his grandfather and was |
looked upon as the crown-prince, |
since the oldest child had failed to supply |
an heir. However, Isabella gave birth to q
son in 1875. who, is by right of succession
the heir, but, in the event of . restoration
there is no telling what liberties may be
taken with the law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
Interesting Little Roumanis.

The King of Roumania has visited Ber.
lin and been received with usual honors. It
is stated unoficially. that he has joined the
Triple Alliance and is in Germany to re-
ceive instructions as to what course to Dur.
sue in case Of war. His country is 50 situ-
ated that with even his small army he could
very effectually hinder Russia's advance
into Hungary. The Roumanian monarch
has really no interest at stake, beyond re-
gaining control of Bessarabia, which is at
present under the wing of Russia. This
little country on the Roumanian frontier
has changed hands so often in the last 300
years that it can hardly be considered of
any particular nationality; besides it has
from the same cause gathered together what
may be considered the most confirmed "rag-
and-bob-tailed" population in the world.
Its 400, 900 Inhabitants, dwelling in an
area Of $4,000 square miles, are Russians,
Poles, Walachians, Moldavians, Bulgar-
ians, Greeks, Armenians, Hebrews, Ger.
mans and Tartars In nearly equal numbers,
seasoned with sprinkling of Gypsies. II
is q most desirable territory, fiat and fertile,
but requires development and cultivation.
The raising Of fine cattle ia the chief in
dustry at present, which would be easily
superseded by agriculture if the people
would undertake it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

day the belief de-
velo ps in my
mind that he was
not the bad man SO
many would have
Us b ellie We. I
would not be sur
prised if it were
proven eventually
that the famous
Irishman was the
victim Of q huge
conspiracy. IF one
takes the trouble
to look over his
affairs many rea-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
An Interesting Historical Relic.

In the good old days the man of money
gathered about him high class works of the
artist and artisan. Wealth was lsvished
In the stimulation Of the arts and sciences.
How different in these late days. Instead
of aiding progress, the individual who as
sumes the position of q patron, still goes in
for arts of hundreds of years ago. The
older or cruder the antiques, or the more
general the tone of past ages that can be
made to pervade the surroundings, the bet
ter he is satisfied and the bigger prices he
will pay. But there is nothing to be gained
in trying to defect popular taste from Its
channel until it is ready for the change, and
that is one reason why do not hesitate
to chronicle the fact that an excellent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

which America
sh o u Id b o
p 70 u d. AL
though di fl =
d ent as to her
own ability, re-
cent contribu-
tions to the
literature ofthe
day, particular
ly the memoirs
of her father,
give token of
IN questionable
nnWer In her
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

the government is
In sti onablo
proof that the re-
public is not mov-
ing along as well
as it should. The
interest manifested
oomprehends the
possibility Of .
resumption Of a
monarchial form
Of government, as
we'll as tho indi.
vidual who may be
called upon to as-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

You can save ID to % per cent on your
purchases of diamonds, watches, jewelry,
silverware, clocks, bronzes, etc. The larg-
est stock in the city. No trouble to show
gooda Save money by calling on NJ. g.
Cohen, diamond expert and jeweler, 3e
Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
THE HEIR 10 BRAZIL.
Princess Isabella Has the Blood
Claim, but Pedro Augustus
WAS OLD DOM PEDRO's FAYORrTE.
A Dark Conspiracy Nay Explain the Mys.
terry of Parnells Life.
THE HOME OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH

rwRrrTEN FOR THE DISPATCH,
The interest in Brazil's political affairs
extends all over the world The fact that
q dictator has been appointed 10 preserve
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

ALL the latest designs in diamond Jew
elry, such as pendants, brooches, pecklaces,
rings, earrings, pins, etc. The largest stock
of fine goods at the lowest prices ct NJ. G.
Cohen'A 86 Fifth ayenuA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

Better suspend Judgment on ParnelL
will not dare assert that the late Charles
Stewart Parnell was saint, but day by
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

A Chip of the Old Block.
Miss Rachel Sherman, daughter of the
late General, Is . type Of womanhood of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
An Orchestra With Ono Performer.

The modern organ is mechanical or
chestl a, the performance of which is con-
in one performer. This orches-
trail instrument, therefore, stands ready to
produce all qualities and quantities Of
tonal coloring and all forms Of music, even
those which have been cast in strictly Or
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
penth % a Noted some wrlter.

NEW YORK, Oct Charles Carroll
Sawyer died on Sunday morning in
Brooklyn, in his 57th year He began
writing poetry when he was a boy, and
during the rebellion he composed
"When This Cruel War Is Over, "Who
VIII Care for Mother Now" Mother
Would Comfort Me, and several other
songs which had an enormous sale.
For several years Mr.. Sawyer had been
in the music business in Brooklyn.
Funeral services were held Monday
night
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
Tralnunen Meet.

GALEsBURG, H., Oct. THE ma
tional convention of the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen opened promptly
at 8 o'clock Monday morning in
the circuit court room of the
new courthouse, with an at
tendance of nearly 400 delegates,
which is the largest attendance
on convention in the history of the
brotherhood There are also present
hundreds of visitors. Every part of
the country and Canada is represented
The officers made their annual reports,
that of the grand secretary showing
424 lodges, with a membership of 81
900, gain of about g. 900 for the year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
To Succeed Redtieid Proctor.

New YORK, Oct 7.-Ex-Gov. Per-
sons b. Cheney, of New Hampshire, is
at the Fifth Avenue hotel in this city
on his way to Washington, where, ac,
eording to report, he will receive from
President Harrison the appointment to
the office of secretary of war to succeed
Redfield Proctor, of Vermont. The
story goes that Mr. Cheney, soon after
Mr.. Proctor's resignation, received the
offer of the portfolio from President
Harrison and held it under considera-
ton. His decision was reached some
weeks ago, it is said, and he then
begged for time to put his personal af-
fairs in order before assuming the
duties of public office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
A Poacher Canture,I.

WASHINGTON, Oct. THE statement
made in the dispatch from Ottawa
published in the papers, that the
British sealer Otto had been seized by
the United States ship Mohican on
account of an irregularity in her
papers, is pronounced at the navy de
partment to be without the slightest
foundation. Reports have been re-
ceived at the navy department from
Commander Cotton, commanding the
Mohican, which shows that the otto
was seized August 81 for violation Of
the modus vivendi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
NUMBER "a
TIC I0N0R GRANT.
Great Preparations for dwelling
the Statue at Chicago,
Big Parade of Military and Civic So
cieties-An Imposing Naval Dis
play Off Lincoln Park.
THE PROGRAMME.

CHICAGO, Oct. Everything is in
readiness for the unwilling of the Grant
statue at Lincoln park Wednesday
afternoon. The great parade will form
on the lake front and proceed via
Rush street and the Lake Shore drive
to the site of the monument. II will
be made up of police; regular and state
troops; the societies of enc army of the
Tennessee, the army of the Cumber-
land and the army of the Potomac;
specially invited guests, including Pres
ident Harrison probably, Mrs. U. S.
Grant and Jesse Grant and family;
officials of the state and city govern
ments; grand army veterans and all
other veteran organizations; the Sors
of Veterans, uniformed and other civic
societies, and the ex-confederate assoc
citation. IL is expected that there will
be at least 80, 600 persons in line.
Following is the order of exercise IA
Lincoln park;
/. Prayer 10y Bishop John r Newman.
= Presentation OF the statue from the trus-
tees OF the association 10 Lincoln park commits
sioners and the people OF Chicago by Ed. S.
Taylor
d UnVeiiing OF the statue.
4 Military and naval salute.
B. Acceptance for park commissioners by the
president, w. &. Cloudy
@ Acceptance for citizens OF Chicago by
Mayor Washburne
T. Grafton by Walter @ Gresham.
In the lake off the monume will be
a magnificent array of vessels, led by
the United States training ship Michi-
gan and the revenue cutters Andy
Johnson and The Fessenden. AS the
veil is drawn from the statue all the
vessels will dip their flags, steamers
and tugs will sound their whistles and
the three government vessels named
will fire "A salute of tweuty-one guns.
After the ceremonies the entire squad
ron will execute some naval maneuvers
before returning TO the city.
One of the pleasing incidents attend
ing the occasion will be an entertain
ment given at the Auditorium Wednes-
day evening There will be camp
/ scene on the stage in which war vet
Grams will take part Seats for $50 dis
tinguished visitors will be arranged on
the sage Every effort will be made
10 make the scene d vivid reproduction
of the picture that is so well remem-
bered by every old soldier Maj Peter
son, the chairman of the committee on
toasts, has reported the following list
of toasts TO be proposed and speakers
who have accepted the invitation Of the
society to respond at the banquet the
evening of the Sth:
l. The Memory OF Gen. Grant, Gen Horace
Porter
g "fhe War Is over, Let Us Have Peace"
Hon. Henry Watterson.
2. "rhe Loyal Press In the War for the
Union, Hon Joseph Modili.
!. The Generation After the War" Hon.
james l.. Blair
3 The Reward of Patriotism. Gen. John
w. Noble.
g. Tue Common Patriot" James Whitcomb
Riley.
Z. THE New Recruits" Charles NJ. sher.
man.
g. "The Volunteers Gen. Edward $ Bragg.
g. The Memory 81 Gen. Sherman" Col
Augustus jacobson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
Gov. Campben Angry.

COLUMBUS, o., Oct Gov. Camp
bell has telegraphed to Hoadley, Lau-
terbach & johnson, of New York city,
to at once demand of the New York
Recorder full retraction of its article
of Monday about the governors finan-
cial condition and if refused to sue for
ages. The article alleges that Gov
hell was $500, 600 in debt and
STU. owed for his share of the ex-
penses of the last campaign. The
same telegram was sent to the Cineih-
natl Commercial Gazette, which repro
dueed it, and demand was made ON the
Detroit Tribune, and New York Press
and the Philadelphia Press for the
name of the correspondent that sent
the matter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08

ST. Louis, Oct. "A dispatch from
San Antonio, Tex. says that Plutarco
Ornelas, the Mexican consul there,
states that published reports of
the massacre of 200 white
colonists in the state of Hidaloga,
Mex, is unfounded or it has been
greatly exaggerated The state is
one of the most peaceful and prosper
Gus in Mexico, and besides, he says, it
is hardly possible that any such mas
sacre could have occurred there with
out having been made public. as the
state is near the center of the national
government and it would have certain
ly been known,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08

SAN FRA NCIsCo, Oct. I'm the pre-
liminary trial of NJ. B. Curtis, the actor,
charged with the murder of Policeman
Grant, Henry Jeranson, the witness
who was on the stand Saturday, was
recalled. He changed his evidence en-
tirely, saying that he never intended to
testify that Strelinger Curtis was in
the habit of carrying pistol in his hip
pocket He declared that his former
evidence was given under duress, the
police soaring him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
Murdered and Robbed.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. "A special from
Nebraska City, Neb., says: The body
of Amos barrow, an old soldier living
near this place, was found in the woods
just out of town Monday. His throat
was cut and every indication pointed
to murder. barrow received a large
amount of money last week on pen
sion from the government and since
then has not been seen up to the time
of the discovery of his body. The
money was gone, and it is believed
that he was tbs victim of thieves who
knew of his having the money and who
followed him into the woods and killed
him to get il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
win BE Tried November a.

New YORK, Oct Shortly after
the presbytery of New York convened
DR.. Francis Brown, professor of He
brew in the theological seminary. made
his appearance on behalf Of DR. Briggs
and announced that the accused would
be ready to present his side of the case
on Novemb Der 4. This arrangement was
regarded as satisfactory by the presby-
terry and the date accepted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
Fatal ACCIDENT at q CrnssInr.

STAPLETON, Staten Island, Oct. "A
wagon belonging to the National meat
market at Erastina and containing four
persons, a man, woman and two chill
dren, was struck by westbound train
on the Amboy division of the Staten
Island Rapid Transit railroad at the
crossing in Giffords. The man and
woman were instantly killed and their
bodies were hurled considerable dis
tance from the tracks. The children
were picked mp in dying condition
and were carried TO the nearest house
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
CAvE-IN THREATENED.
The Earth at CarbondaIe. Pa, in a state
of Turbulence.

CARBoNDALE. Pa. Oct Nearly 200
acres of ground in the northwest
corner of this city under which the
Coal Brook colliery of the Del
aware & Hudson Company is tunneled,
are in a state of turbulence, and there
is danger Of one of the most extensive
cave-ins in the history of the coal re-
gions. The 200 mine workers have been
ordered out and the company is await
ing results. The ground is heaving
like constant earthquake From the
inside the noise of the working, which
at first was indistinct and did not pres
age any very serious trouble, has be-
come loud and continuous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08

CHICAGO OCt q
CATTLE-Market rather active and prices
without material change Quotations ranged at
e6.00G6.25 for prime to shipping Steers; g. 400
800 for good 10 fancy do; IS 4OgS43O for com
mon to fair do. 70 GOA 80 for butchers Steers
2. OO92 - for Stockers; a. l5lt310 for Texaps;
E2.5OG465 for rangers; g. 5OGl33 30 for Feeders;
q. 50G35O for Cows; 81 5O33OO for Bulls and
e2.5OGL5 90 for Veal Calves.
HoGs-Market slow and weak. Prices 100
i5c lover. Sales ranged at t2.OOG425 for Pigs;
tA.10l1495 for light; "a. 4014 10 for rough pack
ing; A6OQ5.20 for mixed, and q. 75G535 for
heavy packing ana shipping lots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
Mother and Children Drowned.

FAmBuRY, Neb., Oct While at
tempting 70 ford the Little Blue river
near this town Albert Hermann drove
his horses into the swift water and the
outfit was carried down the stream. the
wagon overturning. Mrs. Hermann
and two children, who were in the
wagon, We're swept away and the chill
dren were drowned. Hermann with
difficulty swan to the shore and after
hard effort succeeded in bringing his
wife out of the water, but She died
shortly afterward
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08
win Investigate Itself.

New YORK, Oct THE management
of the New York baseball club has de-
cided, on account of the recent charges
brought against it to the effect that the
team had been purposely weakened in
the recent Boston series, TO make an
immediate and full investigation and
report the result of its inquiry on Oc-
tober u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-10-08

CLEARFIELD, Pa, Oct. THE news
Of the closing Of the Phillipsbur9 bank
reached here Monday. Jonathan Boyn-
ton, father in-law Of President Dill, is
president of this bank. Cashier Me
Grath, Of the Houtzdale bank, says the
liabilities Of that concern amount to
s185, 600 The assets now on hand
amount to sos, 600