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Evening journal., 1891-06-25
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.

EXPRESS TRAINS.
y. 8 o. and Phila & Read. Il. R.-Leaye
Del. av. f.43, l1.52 a. M, 2.45 p. m. week days;
ITO a. M. 2.45 .. m. Sundays.
p, w. a II. and West Jersey and Cam q
Allan. l.. R.--Leave 8.55 a. m, 1.39, 3.q p IN.
week days; a. m. Sur days.
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Fifth Avenue,

Massachusetts, Aver ne and the Beach.
Fred. X. Bockius, Proprietor.
Reasonable rates for guests.
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REH0BGTH BEACH, Del.
DOUGLASS HOUSE.

UOU GLASS HOUSE.
Open June 90 1891, under the management of
William NJ Jefferson late proprietor of the
V1rden House Lewes. The Douglass House IS
beautifully situated about 80 feet from At
Rehoboth Bay. Pleasure trips on Rehoboth
Bay by steam yacht. excellent bathing, sail
ing. fshin and cunning. For ter ms, etc, ad-
dress, William NJ Jefferson,
Rehobo h. Del.
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NIOrlr E.-THE rWENTY-FiFTH SE-
IN ries OF stock OF the Perpetual Savings
and Loan Association ie now being issued /;
first payment is due July Shares can be
obtained on application to the secretary at
any time and at the Office. Fifth and shipley
streets Monday and Friday evenings,
LEA PUSEY, President.
WILLIAM III, GfBBONS Secretary
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NOTICE TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
AN Examinations for second and third grade
certificates will be held as follows: Ne Nark,
saturday, June 20 Middletown, Friday, June
%; Wilmington. saturday. June p, IN school
building, No. |. Fifth and French streets.
DEFUNDING OF THE DIRECT TAX i
HI have complete list OF all person 3 40
paid direct tax IN the State / will prebare
and pi osecute claims made up from my list
and procure checks drawn to the order OF be
parties entitieu in any part OF the State. All
persons desiring me to collect their clahns
can send me a letter or postal card. giving the
name of the party in whose name the tax was
assessed, the hundred in which the land IL
situated. p o. address Of claimant, whether
as an original party or AS executor or admin
istrator. No person need come to see me in
person. NO receipt necessary. Ten per cert.
will be charged when check is delivered.
G. II. b. DAY,
June 4, 1891. Dover, Delaware.
pEFUNDING THE DIRECT TAX. WHEN
~ the necessary books and blanks are pre-
pared. will give notice in the Newspapers,
when and where ! win meet the persons or
their legal representatives who have paid the
direct tax levied upon the real estate Of per-
sons in Delaware. approved Aug 5, 1851 under
act Of Congress j. FRANK WlLDS,
Dover. June 3, 1891. Commissioner.
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The other side Of the pedestal bears the
words: 'The grateful gift Of multitudes
Of all classes, creeds and conditions, at
home and abroad, to honor the great
apostle Of the brotherhood Of man."
A girlish figure kneels on the right Of
the pedestal II is that Of a negress, who
reaches up to place palms at his feet. The
sculptor is said to have found his subject
in southern cotton field. Two children
"a boy and girl-are on the left. They are
typical OF Mr. Beecher's love for the little
ones.
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Hotel Heckler.

H.Heckler has taken the Hotel Normandie.
corner Of Atlantic and Pennsylvania avenues
and fitted it up In frst-class style. Open
May 2. and known as Hotel Heckler.
III. HeokIer.
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Grand Union Rotel.

1917 Atlantic Avenue. Open all the year.
ii. Herold, Proprietor.
TELEPHONE NO. Al.
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Moss Hotel,
The Radnor,

Al2 South Carolina Avenue Centrally located,
within three minutes walk Of ocean, hot
sea baths, depot and p7st office.
Mrs. "A. W. Sharpless.
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ConwaY AatonIahed.
mother ana Son Meet.

Still under the care Of the physician and
joyful In the prospect Of again seeing her
long lost boy, Mrs. Conway improved a.
if by magic, and in two days was taken
to the seminary where the child was
brought into her presence.
mammal" cried the child, as he rushed
into the loving arms that held him close
The detective, having accomplished his
mission under difficulties that would have
discouraged most men, left the reunited
child and mother and is again at home in
this city
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Take Riverview cars for "Creston,
five minutes ride,
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nnTruns.


TOR SALE-IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR
u sell property, buy or sell q business or in-
vest money safely on first mortgage at and
Notary Public. No. East Seventh street
NOTICE. THE TWELFTH ANNUAL
IN meeting OF the shareholders Of the Per-
petual Savings and Loan Association will be
held At the Office, northeast corner Of Fifth
A. d Shipley streets. on TUESDAY EVEN
ING. June 80. at 30 o'clock. The annu Il
report of auditors will be presented and an
election held for officers TO serve during the
ensuing year. Ina PUSEY. r. eeident:
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS.
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a. OTICA.-I SHALL RESUME THE
collection of taxes at No. 700 jefferson
street This notice is final Ten days after
this date shall proceed according to law
JOHN j. DOUGHERTY.
Wilmington, Del, June y. 1891.
NOTICE. THE CLERK OF THE PEACE
lN desires that all liquor licenses granted
by the last term OF court shall be taken from
the office at once and The receipts returned.
w. p. BIGGS. Clerk OF the Peace
Wilmington, Del. June 20. 1891.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
County taxes will be due and payable on
and after July /.
on taxes paid during the months Of July
aud August discount Of five per cent. will be
given.
On taxes paid during the months Of sep
tember and October discount OF three per
cent. will be given.
Onitaxes paid during the month of No
vember no discount will be given.
On taxes paid during the month Of De-
cember five per cent. will be added,
JOHN Il DICKEY,
REn4 49, 49,
Evening journal., 1891-06-25

The unwilling Of John Q. A. Wards
statue of Mr. Beechr WAS made the oc-
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The Presentation.


The white haired rector of Holy Trinity
church was close friend of Mr. Beecher,
and at his request preached his funeral
sermon. In presenting the statue to the
city he briefly referred to the work OF the
citizens committee in raising funds. and
the heartiness with which the people re-
sponded 20 their appeal. In all, S33, ,672 was
raised. The statue cost $4,000
Mayor Chapin's Address.
On behalf Of the city Mayor Chaplin ac-
cepted the statue In a well worded speech
He said that history revealed few more
potent streams of influence than that which
has flowed from Plymouth church. Above
the roar of popular commotion, not
drowned or quelled even when the solid
earth reeled in the shock Of battle, the
mighty voice of Beecher reused the hearts
and viii Of men.
Park Commissioner George V. Brewer
briefly accepted the statue ON behalf of his
department. He said that Mr.. Beecher
was born park commissioner. The trees
of the forest were his delight, as were all
the birds that sang and rested in their
branches. The commissioners were CRATE
full for this enriching OF the public square
with Brooklyn's immortal Beecher, and
should enaeavor to hand it down to their
successors as one Of their most sacred
trusts.
President Seth Lows Oration.
President Seth Low, of Columbia col
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Hotel Denver.
The Eldredge,
The Enderby.

Ocean End Michigan avenue Open all year.
Hot and Cold Baths. Electric Bells. Sl.50 to
$500 day; $500 TO Sl2.00 week.
A. L. Polk.
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ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.

Auburn House,
llO South Georgia Avenue. Boarding by the
day or week.
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Hotel Chetwoode.

Remodeled and enlarged. Steam heat; open
nre CRATES. Home comforts. Open all year,
I'LL Pacific Avenue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-17
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.

- X. p. OFFICERS rNsrALLED--A DANCE
IA AND SUPPER FOLLOW.
ID Wednesday evening the newly-elect-
oficors oi Crystal Falls lodge, No. 20,
lights OF Pythias, were installed. The
VIC installation ceremonies occurred
Doucet's old opera house. Almost
entire number oi knights were dressed
|nniIorm. The following were installed
<Acting Installing Officer J II .Corcoran:
@. C,-John Mewhinney.
". C-J. T.. Bower.
Z. H.-~J. n. Hooking.
]. E.-P. T.. Dunn. ne~ sH.s
XF Harry Work.
NJ. Sc. VI. Atkinson.
|. Geo. j. Schwartz.
u I'll. r. Andersen.
J. <-J. B. Schwartz.
!, Fredenburg made a speech, which
; received. Short addresses were
. / Iie by Rev. II. O. Jones and Hon.
w Stone. After the ceremonies had
e place, dancing was announced and
. he'd until very late hour. Sup
bs served about the hall by lady
q 20 whom thanks are extended.
4 was furnished by the .Malmsteadt
1ers and JAS. Wilkinson. A large
tber OF notables were present and en-
themselves immensely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
The VETERANS OF OHIO.
A Number Of Pittsburgers Attend the Sec
ond Days Encampment

A Number Of Pittsburgers Attend the Sec
ond Days Encampment.
SPECIAL TELEGRAN TO THE DIePAroHA
sTEUBENvILLE, April 2S.-The second day
Of the State encampment Of the g. A. R here
passed of IN excellent style. The Opera
House and the First Presbyterian Church were
crowded during the encampment, where patri-
0tic addresses and music was the order of the
exercises.
The principal speakers of two gatherings
were ex-President Hayes, ex-Judge R. 81.
Cochran, r. B. Brown, A L. Conger, Rev. L
II, Stewart, Major Charles Townsend, of Mas
slllon; DR.. NJ. II. Smith, D. D., of Columbus;
A. F. Mack and Judge ]. W. ONeil. In the
election Department Commander Major A. NJ.
Warner of Cincinnati, carried off the prize on
the first ballot John Pierce, of this city, was
elected Senior Vice President, and Thomas
V, Prentiss, of Troy, Junior Vice President
AT the election of the w. R. c., Mrs &cQuis-
ton was elected President Among those
from Pittsburg who arrived to-day, were
Colonel o. NJ. Head, of Post 259. and l. S.
Heights, of Post III, members of Commander
in-Chief W. G. Veazey's staff, and Colonel j.
K. Becker, Colonel H. L. Clark and Colonel ].
W. Clokey.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
Tri-State Brevities,

AN alligator six feet long has been found in
the Little Cuyahoga river at Akron.
THE big cave near Mercer, the existence of
which has been known for years, is now being
doomed as rival of old Mammoth.
A DECISION rendered by Judge Hoke. of the
Tayler County Court, W. ", in the famous suit
of Chlnn versus the Taylor County Coal Com
pany, orders the nine sold and the proceeds,
together with $4,000 of the treasury funds, d.
yided among the stockholders.
JAMES PERsHING. a prominent citizen Of
New Florence, was found near Armagh, In
diana county. Tuesday with his throat cut from
ear to ear. He left home about two weeks ago
to visit his sister, Mrs. Rogers near Armagh,
and while there took the grip but had gotten
better, and on Saturday last he left the house
inr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
AN AMBITIOUS NEW RAILROAD
To Tap Pittsburg, Cleveland, the Coke Re-
gions and the West,

To Tap Pittsburg, Cleveland, the Coke Re-
) gions and the West.
I nPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DisPArcHl
! AKRON, April 29.-The new Pittsburg, Akron
isnd Western Railroad has a corps OF engineers
at work between Mogadore, this county, and
Youngstown, and expect shortly to build Al
miles of road, connecting this city with Yourgs-
town. This move is a cou nter to the Baltimore
and OHIO purchase of the Pittsburg and West
Nern, as the Pittsburg and Western expects to get
to Pittsburg at Mogadore, five miles from this
city.
! Here the road will strike the Cleveland and
Southern, by which it will get to Cleveland
besides reaching the Connotton coal fields
Once the projected Eastern extension is CON-
plcteo 70 youngstown, an arrangement will be
made with the Pittsbhrg and Lake Erie to get
INTO Pltts6urg, ana thence to the coke regions
beyond. Then, by an alliance with the Nest.
ern New Y OFk and Philadelphia and the Dela-
ware and Lackawanna the city of New FORK
VIII be reached These connections with the
"Clover Leaf" on the West, will make a New
York and Chicago line only 80 miles longer
than the Pennsylvania route,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
CANTON CATCHES IT.

The Faith Cure Frenzy Strikes the Com
munity With Great Force.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE prsPATcH.1
CANTON, April 2s.-It is said in this city that
the Christian Scientists have a move under
way TO erect temple Mrs. Allen is reported
as leading the management.
Mrs. Woodworth, the lecturer. is in this city,
and has started an interest in the Faith Cure
dogma. She tells of men and women VINO
were cured by her through faith. and states
that all miracles spoken Of in the Bible can be
performed today
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
WILL 60 OUT IN THOUSANDS.

American Mechanics Preparing for the Ma
tional Council in Cleveland.
The American Mechanics are making an ef-
fort to take from 5000 to 5000 members to
Cleveland in June where the National Council
will hold its annual session. McKeesport Cour.
Gil will take $50 men and the Electric Band.
Oil City will have 20O men, accompanied by a
brass band. Lescallette Council will send lou
men. and Canton, O., will send Washington
Council, with 800 members, and the Canton
Band. The commanderies of the Uniformed
Rank will take 500 men from here. Wheeling
will be represented by so uniformed men, and
the Washington Commandery. of Chicago, will
be on hand with the Second Brigade Band.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
a BRAND NEW swIEDLE.
Duplicate Orders Sent to His Firm by a
Willy Fruit Tree agent.

WHY 1roe bgcHIs
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
MARTINS FERRY. April 2a.-Leon Einstein,
formerly of this place. has worked a new, and
up to date, successful, scheme to defraud a
nursery firm. Einstein was an agent of Niffn
& Co., OF Patterson, n. J., and during the past
winter and spring he has been canvassing this
section of the country. As he was very well
known in this vicinity, he secured great many
ORDERS which he sent on to his firm They
paid him his commission on the orders at once.
Then Einstein conceived his brilliant plan
There were several orders, and he called on
everyone of the principals, and told each he
had lost the first order, and asked them TO
duplicate it. This was done in every case, and
EIustein sent on the second ORDERS and IN due
time received his commissions on them also
He was wise enough TO send the second orders
20 a district agent and received his money
The district agent. named Reid, delivered the
goods, and was greatly surprised when an
exact duplicate came from Patterson. This
leaves a lot of elegant trees, ETC., on hands for
sale, and meanwhile the willy agent is being
looked for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

district were represented, and committees were
appointed to draw up petitions to be circulate1
throughout'the district after which they VIII
be presented to the Legislature through tnelr
members. A resolution was also adopted. favor
ing sending representatives of every council IN
the district to Harrisburg to work against the
lin
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
May Have No Minister,

Senator Cockrell. of Missouri. passed through
the city yesterday houn1 for home. He thinks
since the Chinese have refused to accept Mr..
Blair that the country will not be represented
for some time. He still thinks that the McKln-
ley bill is oppressive, and the revenues are fall
ing of. 6e is afraid there won't be money
enough in the Treasury in July to pay the ap-
propriations.
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MORE HOSIERY BARGAINS,

See the Fast Black Cotton Stockings at rs
Cents Pair.
Also the quality at 35 cents a nair, 8 pairs
for 81.
Fancy stripe cotton hose (about 100
dozens) to go quick at 20 cents a pair One
lot of 75-cent quality, fine rib, fast black
cotton hose, at so cents pair. Come to-
day. Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

WoRKINGMEN, we have inaugurated
popular sale for you every Friday. To-
morrow we will sell $40 mems suits for Sc.
Remember, this price is for tomorrow aud
workingmen oulT, at Saller & Co. IS, corner
Smithfeld and Diamond streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
MARRIED.

ORR-HARTON-On Wednesday, evening,
April %, by the Rt. Rev. Cortiandt Whitehead,
d. D.. at the residence of her brother-in-law
William II. Singer, ESQ. 255 Western avenue,
Allegheny, MISS BERTHA HARroN and MR.
WILLIAM MEADE ORR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
AGAINST THE HALL BILL.
Why the Jr. o. q. A. M. Organized at
Braddock Tu esday Night.


BRADDoCK. April 29-It has Just been
learned that the object of the organizing OF the
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Council, organized here last
night. was for one thing-the defeat of the
Hall bill in the Legislature for division of
state school funds, it being intended that DOR.
zion of these funds be set apart for the ex-
elusive education of Catholics.
All Of the councils in the Eighth Legislative
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
stroup Did Not Get a License.

1t was reported all over the city last night
that John Stroup had been granted q license
yesterday. Judge White was seen and said
there was not any truth in the rumor or any
danger of its coming true.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

BARGAINS in children's REFERS. Plain,
check and striped cloth; gilt buttons,
81 Is. 81 25. 81 35, 81 45 and up; cheaper
than you can buy the materials; at Rosen-
baum & Co.'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

You can make 81 easily tomorrow BY at
tending Saller & Co.'S Friday working
mans sale. We will sell $40 suit for Sc
tomorrow, but don't forget this price only
holds good for tomorrow, and to working
men only. Call on Saller & Co., corner
Smithfeld and Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
Natural Gas for Greenville.

rrrcIar. TELEGRAM TO THE DTspArcH.i
GROVE CITY, April 2S.-The Natural Gas
Company, owner of the S55-pound pressure well
recently struck at Branchton, Butler county,
will lay an eight-inch line direct through Grove
City to Greenville, in which places it VIII De
utilized. The company will purchase the plant
of the Union Heat and Light Company. OF this
place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

White India Silk "a Inches Wide at so Cents
and other special under usual price lots in
this bargain silk department
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
Hungarians for the Coke Regions.

TELEGK1h
BRADDoCK, April IA large batch OF Hun
garians was taken from this place to the coke
regions to-day and last night to work in the
mines in place of the present strikers. MANY
of them had been lying idle here, owing to the
great scarcity of work during the present de-
preston in the iron business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

Two HUNDRED AND FIFTY pieces best
moquette carpets in Hartford & Smith
makes, at a price, at Welty's, 12O Federal
street. 65, g., 60 and II Park way. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
Fresh TO-DAY
Dry Tomorrow.

A complaint often made
about cakes and breads.
This peculiar dryness;" is
caused by the ammonia or
alum in the baking powder.
The leavening power of
Cleveland's Baking Powder
lis produced by cream of tar
tar and soda only, and food
raised with it keeps moist
and fresh for days.
Cleveland's is the only
baking powder having this
quality.
R,h
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
NEW ADvEHr1zzmzsrs.
HALF
Actual v alues

That tells the story Of gigantic purchase in Bays and
CAiayews Clothing recently made BY We last
aueek offered the stocks of tUo of tile largest nanatac-
tarsys Of Boys Clothing in Nsw York. Tie jbyzeS
named was sueA that, although had stoeA
Aaad could not, justice to ouvsel0ss and oar
Patrons, define tile bareAass Money nsOsr talked loud,
en- nor was it evey laid out letter ad1antags than tn
this deak When came TO obsn Nb the goods foHn6
that as had struck regular bonanza. Hundyeas Of
nsw this seasons suits, nb TO tile tb notch Of sl and
the make andtrs bertse fully equal TO the goods sUAseA
cost as doa6k tile moneg And ne could sell them at far
higher prizes and they uou not be eonssasyed dear. But
simple matter of mueh advertising; are eoine
to let you haze them on Just tile same terms that NE SCI
earsd Msm-Aa5f Prize Suits vzth short pants and
suits ustA long pants, many beautiful materials in light
sibes and MIXTURES andas to the Styles nothing letter
has been shoOn sm THE clothing market this season, It's
large assortment, but sOsn large stocks melt wAsy
sold at the prizes haze named on these. So If yoY
to secure any Of tbens come at We shall not
be able to an6laeats this o6er for some time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

The Peoples store-Fifth Ave.
100 dozen of gents silk ties, usually sold
at 75c. Your choice at 25c.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

ANY saloonkeeper in town knows well
That people prefer to drink
Iron City Brewery's beer. Il
Phone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30
The p, S. 81. E. Railroad Election.

GREENvILLE, April 29.-At the annual
meeting of the Pittsburg. Shenango and Lake
Erie stockholders. held here to-day, John Dick,
of Meadville was elected President. The other
officers remain the same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

JAMES ARCHIBALD BRO.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES,
96 and 9S Second avenue. between Wood and
Smithfield streets.
Carriages for funerals, S. Carriages for
operas parties ETC., at the lowest rates. All new
carriages. Telephone communication,
my6-90 IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

WESTERN ms SURANCE co.
OF PITTSBURG.,
Assets. .S44S, sol 81
NO. Al WOOD STREET.
ALEXANDER NIM1CK. President
JOHN b. JACKSON. Vice President
e1S-33-TTs WIN. P. HERBERT. Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-30

Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder is sold
by Geo. K. Stevenson Co., VIM. Haslage 4 Son.
Lockhart. VIM. France d Son, Miller Bros.
Allegheny, and other high-class grocers. Th
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-02-05

day demanding recognition. The ship
railway and the ship canal are already
becoming important factors in the world
OF locomotion.
The French Government is now prof.
Getting a ship canal to employ locomo-
tives upon the tow-path, but in the
meantime have discovered that they can
convey their vessels overland upon the
existing railways. A torpedo-poat was
to be taken from Toulon to Cherbourg
and the land route $3.50 miles by rail-
was tried with complete success.
When it has been demonstrated that a
vessel can be safely transported over or
binary railways at the rate Of twenty
five miles it is not likely that nation
like France will long hesitate to build a
ship railway over the proposed route in
stead Of a canal and railway, especially
! if it may be done at about One-half the
cost.
The first American ship railway is to
connect the navigable waters of Bale
Verte with those of the Bay Of Fundy.
The distance between them across the
land is only seventeen miles, while the
distance around Nova Scotia, by way of
the Cut of Canso, is about 500 miles.
And when this strait is impossible, as it
often is in the spring on account of the
vast quantities of ice which are lodged
in it, the distance then around Breton
island and Nova Scotia is nearly zoo
miles. On account of these conditions
attempts have been made for over 100
years to connect the waters by this short
route across the land. The cost, how