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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
the theory that the United States owns the
seals in Behring Sea, might be given charge of
rounding the seals mp and branding them,

THE serious presentation, by Repub-
lican organ, of the argument that cheaper
sugar means cheaper candy, and therefore the
Republican party will gain the support Of the
coming generation. has about it the flavor OF
confession that the Republican party in the
future will rely for political support on taffy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Boer Courtships.
Irish Times. ]

Irlsh IlMGB.J
Boer courtships are carried on in this wise:
The swain rides up to the house of his chosen
fair, dressed in his best toggery. and we'll
mounted; and, having obtained permission
from her parents, when the family retires to
rest-otten in the same apartment-sets up
fop-sits) with his inamorata. So long as the
candle with which he is furnished burns, SO
long may he his tale of love unfold. When it
burns out they must part and retire also. The
process is called op-sirting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Worlds Museum.

There is a great show at the Worlds Mu.
scum this week. Nellie Young, the golden.
haired marvel, and her lovely chill
dren, the $4,000 beauties, Pearl and
Ruby, are the principal attractions. Then
there is Wilkinson, with his long beard; Stuart,
without arms or legs; the Madagascar family,
and tremendous entertainment III the thea
torium. The Worlds Museum is one of the
pleasantest places in which to spend an even
ing in the two cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
TAKE CARE OF YOUR COLDS
Is the Advice of a wen-Known Metropo1-
itan Physician.

1tan PHYSICIAN.
New York Herald
perhaps you wouldn't think so, but very
large proportion of diseases in New York come
from carelessness about catching cold" said
Dr. CYRUS Edison. "A cold is a very simple
thing to most people and they pay little or no
attention TO it. Ii it were some serious disease
they would probably break their necks, SO to
speak, to get doctor and to follow his advice.
But it is such a simple thing and SO common
that very few people. unless 1t is case of pneu-
monia, pay any attention to cold New York
is one of the healthiest places on the Atlantic
coast and yet there are great many cases of
catarrh and consumption which have their
origin in this neglect of the simplest precau-
tions of every life.
what is commonly known as pneumonia
weather Is simply that state of the atmosphere
conducive TO colds and more liable to result in
something serious. The climate OF New York
is not nearly so bad for those predisposed 10
catarrh and other diseases of the
organs as that of Boston and other
coast cities of the North As to a cold, the
simplest and most sensible advice is. when you
have one get rid of it as soon as possible By
all means do not neglect il"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

THE King of Greece proposes to resign,
buy an estate in England and settle down in
private life. great many other people in
different parts of the world would be glad to
follow the same line of policy; but they find even
more difficulty In doing 1t than the King who
proposes to retire from business
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Rev. Robert S. Hitchcock.

HoLLIDAYsBURG,A April 6.-Rev. Robert
Stevens Hitchcock. PHI, DIP principal Of the
Hollidaysburg Young Ladies' Seminary, Of this
place, died here this morning. He was IA years
of age and one of the most prominent citizens of
Hollidaysourg. He was also one of the ablest edu-
Gators of the country and a talented Presbyterian
divine. He at one time held the chair OF Latin
and Bellies Letters in Center College, Danville,
Ky.. and served as Chaplain of the Second Mary
land Regiment in the late war. He was native
of \ Newport K. l.. and held important charges in
Boston and New Bedford, Mass, and other places.
The remains Will be inferred at Lexington, Ky.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
A BIG STRIKE SETTLED.


An Agreement Reached Between the Joliet
Steel Company and Its Employees.
JOLIET, April 6-The many conferences that
have been held between the steel company and
their employees have resulted in an arrange
ment of the wages question, at least until the
close of 1892, after which six months notice
must be given OF a desired change by either
side.
The matter was settled yesterday at a con-
ference between Superintendent Pettigrew
and the Wage Committee of the association.
sliding scale was adopted. Mr.. Pettigrew
expects to begin next Wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Harris Theater.

Charles A. Loder is the possessor of laugh
that. when it ripples, is echoed all over the
house. 1t is pity that he hasn't better ve-
hicle to carry his laugh than "Hilarity," the
farce comedy in which he has before appeared
at this house. His company this year is not an
Improvement over that of last season. Still.
the two audiences that nearly filled the theater
Yesterday seemed we'll pleased with the efforts
of the fun-makers to make them enjoy them
selves, and q good weeks business is looked
forward to by Manager Starr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Pueilism and PRAYER,

INDIANAPoLIs, April 6.-The public school
at Ovid, Ind, closed last night with an old
fashioned school entertainment, consisting of
essays dialogues and declamations. The pro-
gramme started off with prayer by the local
minister, followed by an address by the trus-
tees One OF the principal features of the en-
was a five-round boxing match be-
tween Pleas Read and Ben Bars. of Anderson,
to finish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

THE rescue of the Nicaragua Canal party
from "the snoring reef'' in the Caribbean sea
seems TO have been accomplished more sue
cessfully than the political resuscitation of the
distinguished member who ''fell outside the
breastworks" three years ago. But whether
that canal project has gosoff the financial reefs
remains TO be demonstrated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

AN Indiana man is reported to have
tainted when he was offered seven dollars for
his vote. The rise of five dollars from the old
price was too much for him. The reports omit
to state who had been bulllng the market so
outrageously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

THE result of the Rhode Island election
has awakened doubt in the Democratic mind
whether ballot reform brings things as much
that way as was thought. Consequently, it
may inspire the Republican Legislature of that
State with a tendency to actually do some
thing on the ballot reform matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY, APR, :. 1891,

Patrons of THE DISPATCH who have
changed their residence should furnish this
office with their new address, either per-
sonally, by postal card or through Carrier
b, prompt compliance with this request in
terruption in the delivery of THE DIS
PATCH will be avoided
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
THE LAKE FRONT SITE.

Trouble Expected if the New Fair Directors
Revive the Scheme.
CHICAGO. April elf the Board of Directors
of the Worlds Fair, to be elected next Thurs
day, attempts to put new life into the Lake
Front site scheme. it will probably get into
trouble with the National Commission.
That body before adjourning Yesterday
closed the controversy by approving the
present plans. which contemplate the erection
of the Fine Art Palace only on the Lake Front.
The Board of Control was deprived of the
power to accept any changes in the site.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

THE fact that Chicago paper could
spare space for sx-stick editorial in praise of
a poem in an Eastern magazine is very crafty
ing. When city with five Mayoralty candi-
dates can turn to poetry. there is still hope
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
SENATOR QUAY'S HEALTH.
Threatened With a Relapse Through Office
Seekers Claims on Him.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. ]

tFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Quay was
met here to-day by Collector Cooper. of Phila-
delphia, and the Two spent some time at the
Treasury Department in the transaction of
business. The Senator isn't looking so well as
he did Immediately on his return. The reports
of his robust health turned loose on him every
office seeker that is left, and he is in imminent
danger of relapse.
ais friends insist that he must desist from
hearing and seeing and responding to every ap-
plicant for favor, and he has decided himself to
adhere to it strictly. He will probably start
for Beaver within few days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

Still Haunted by Burchard's Ghost.
Louisville Courler-Journal Dem.l
Mr.. Blaine has been having little tilt with
Romanism. 1t may help him In 1872. When he
is President he will have time to take up Rum,
If not Rebellion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

Superintendent Warner Reelected.
The Board of Managers of the Workhouse
met yesterday afternoon and reelected Super
intendent Warner and all the old officers of the
institution. Mr.. Warner hasn't said whether
he will accept, but it is not thought possible
that he will refuse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

THE intelligence that 100000 Kansas
cowboys want to fight is telegraphed as news.
The only new feature is that they propose to
leave Kansas before be ginning the fighting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

The resumption of the work of destruc-
tion in the tenement house fire traps shows
that fatal agency to still be in the field for the
championship against the voracious car stove.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

IT seems that justice in New Orleans can
be strictly relied upon. Detective O'Malley has
been notified that he will be either lynched or
given fair trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

AN old married couple out in Ohio, who
celebrated their golden wedding lately, applied
for a divorce two weeks later. 1t is never too
late to mend-or mar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Henry l.. Zweidinger.

Henry L. Zweidinger, of the firm of
Zweidinger 4 Bros, coal merchants died yes
terday. aged 80 years, at his residence. No. 96
Locust street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

The citizens meeting approved the cura-
tive bills. but it had decided ideas Of its own on
all other measures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

INDUCED in without personal responsibility
is worthy Of more respectful treatment than
talk about "hayseed statesmen" with their
pitchforks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

Is that park legislation, which did not
get before the citizens meeting, lost, strayed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
RUMORED ARMY CHANGES.
General Ruger Will Probably Succeed Gen.
eral Gibbon in the East.

SAN FRANCISCO April 6.-Secretary of War
Proctor states that he will start tor Washing
ton Monday night, as he has been summoned
by telegraph to return. He said his sudden de-
parture had nothing to do with the Italian
matter, and he refused to discuss that ques.
ton.
He intimated that General Ruger. who is
now in command OF the department of Dakota,
would succeed General Gibbon as Commander
of the Division of the Pacific.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

Vol. 46 No @-Entered at Pittsburg Postofhce,
November Il, 1855, as sccond-class matter.
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THE DISPATCH is regularly on sale at
Brentqno'S. Union Square Netg York, and IL
Are. dc rOpeso, Paris, Fj'Gmce, trhere anyone
UHO has becp disappointed at hotel Telcs
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07

The limits of vision vary with elcva-
ton, conditions OF the atmosphere. III
tensity Of illumination and othe: mod
flying elements in different cases. On
a clear day an object one DOT above a
level plain mag be seen at a distance o;
1.31 miles; onc ten feet high. 4. Is miles;
n 20 feet high, $50 miles; one 100
feet high, IS. miles; one 4 milo high,
as the top of a mountain, 1928 miles
This allows : inches, or, to be exact,
6.99 inches, for the curvature of the
earth, and assumes hat the size and
illumination Of the object are sufficient
to produce an image. Five miles NAV
be taken as the extreme limit at which
a man is visible on the fat plain to an
observer on tho same leveL.-St loais
Republic
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07

COnnemaraS are still popular wraps. for
these cloaks have received many
changes and are great improvements
upon the original garments. Some
have spreading Hungarian hoods that
cover the shoulders, the hoods lined
with velvet and the collar above and
fronts decorated with richest galloon
trimmings.
Irish poplin will be restored to favor
and plain French skirts of this fabric
will be worn with Louis Quinze coats
of striped and matclasse satins or with
Wiliam Tell rcdingotcs. with coat-tail
backs that reach to the skirt-hem.
Dovc-gray costumes in this style are
very recherche. with accessories in the
shape of shoes. bonnet. gloves. chite-
laine bag and card case made of softcst.
finest addressed gray kid.
Beau Brummel coats of rich velvet.
striped with pale-toned satin. brocaded
with small flower clusters, are worn
above skirts of Victoria silk. very
heavily repped faiIle silk or sheath
skirts of Greck-drapcd crepe de chine.
Deep rich shades of Tslours de Nord.
especially those in bronze. are made
into Mcdici ~redingotcs. with flaring
arched collars, slashed and puffcd coat
sleeves: and underneath the long gar
mcnt show skirts of finest India cash
mere dotted with tiny velvet flowers.
Among the pretty fancics are velvet
Henri DeuX capcs in black lined with
damask rose brocade and trimmed with
cut jet points. Accompanying these.
are lovely picture hats of the same
velvet, piped with nIcrmct rose pink
velvet. and trimmed with pink velvet
roses and pink pearl passcmcnteric
ornaments. Black velvet and Spanish
yellow are likewise combined.
n n L
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07
DUMMIES
Some of the Drawbacks to High-TOned
Masguerades.

some of the Drawbacks to High-Toned
Masquerades.
New York is distinguished every sea-
son for its monster masquerades and
fancy balls. In spite of gas, music,
flowers and gay costumes, these gather
ings, if we are t o believe the reports of
many who assist" at them. are at once
dreary and disgusting. The multitudes
of mock Kings, Knights. Duchesses,
Scaramouches, Pickwicks, Cardinals,
Indians, Clowns. Co%lumbines, Panta-
looms, Hidalgos, Sailors, Punchinellos,
Flower-iirls. and what not. who meet
upon a common level upon these occa-
sions, are nothing more than promenade
ing and gyrating dummies. The world
may be a stage. but these ladies and
gentlemen show very clearly that all
the men and women are not pLgyers-
not one in five hundred Of them having
the slightest idea of personating the
character whose outer husk he or she
These monster balls are said to be
principally remarkable for three impos-
sibIlities. viz: the impossibility of dane.
ing. on aecount of the crowd: the i'm
possibility of getting any refreshments
without fighting for them: and the i'm
possibility of obtaining access to the
dressing-rooms except by force of arms.
Fifteen dollars for a ticket and a hun
dred dollars for a costume may not b.
too much to pay fors six hours discomfort
but by riding in the city railroad or ele
waited ears for the same length of time
you can get showed, jammed and hus-
tied about almost as thoroughly for
much less money, and you needn't pay
any thing extra for costume, either
y. Y. Ledger.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07
SAY mo" If YOU MEAN 1T.

| ala told II Is the fashion,
When a man declares his passion.
For the maid TO turn and swectiy 10 him say:
lean never be your darling.
Nor your angel. nor your starting.
But | will be your sister, by the way"
Words like these arc very cruel,
They are worse than taking erueL
They are worse than mustard plasters on the
back.
II the girl don't want the fellow,
She c.n make The trouble mellow.
by fairly, 50 Iarely giving him the sack"
Please have no half work about IL,
Make Il plain 50 he'll not doubt it,
And then ia l. nlness tell him he must 90.
II there's any mn about him
Sucl lain talk Will surely roui him
FIR any mn can understand a NO"
Frank Marion, in Yankee Blade.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07
SARSAPARIllA.
Isn't one S~arsapariIla rs good a, another?
No! No.! No!.!


Don't think it. Don't for n moment think
It. II you want Bulls Sarsaparilld. demand
1t and take no other. IL contains ingrcdi
ents thai are not fOund in any other sarsa-
parilla. These very ingredients that make
it different from other sarsaparillas are the
most important. In fact, essential to its
curative virtue. Omit them and Bulls Sar
saparilla would be as inert as the
many inferior preparations of sarsa-
Bulls S~arsaparIlla contains no unim-
portant ingredient. Each ingredient
used i chosen for its beneficent effect upon
the human system. Combined, they exert a
harnonizing influence upon every function
&C the body. improving digestion, strength
ening the liver and kidneys, cleansing the
blood OF poisonous matter. soothing the
nervous system, cnlivcning the mental fac
uiticS, and in Il word. by infusing new
strength and life. completely rejuvenates
every part and makes one feel altogether
like =. new person.
Elmer Hudson. Alraretto. Tex, writes:
"My strength and health had been failing
me for several years My b. Cd was in a
very impoverished condition and very I'M
pure. Ny limbs felt lame, rickety and
rheumatic, and | could not walk without
totterIng. / felt myself growing prema-
turely old. and my face began to look
pinched ami ~shrsvelled. | suffered cnnsid-
cradle. was restless at night, very ervOus,
and growing very melancholy. Ny eyes
were sore and ] had catarrh 1 tried many
tonics. and bItters and blood pur!Iiers, but
failed To get better. ! finally bought six
bottles Of Bulls Sarsaparilla. and before |
had used it all | felt like another man. My
strength and health improved. pimples and
sores disappeared from my person, actIes
and stiff Joints lefjine, and l consider my
self a well person"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07
THE FEBRUARY WIDE AWAKE

Is both timely and seasonable, in
Lieut.. Fremont's account of Life at
Frontier Forts" with illustrations from
photographs, and in William Zachary
Gladwin's opening valentine"
Twas an eye for an eye and a tooth for O tooth
In the old-time Scripture day;
But I tell my love that a heart for q heart
Is by far the better way!
A curious little article about "a Fish
Army is a sort of military pendant to
Lieut.. Fremont's article. 'Sir Grim
bald's Ransom" is a ballad, by Mary
Bradley, of the brave Crusader an
cestor of the present British Minister of
Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote,
whose Drawer lady gave her right hand
10 ransom her lord from the Saracens.
The unusually clever short stories of
the number include the strange true ac-
count of AUNT Dolly's Two Robbers"
by Sydney Quarles, Diamonds and
Toads." by Mrs. Burton Harrison TAU
thor of The Anglomaniacs", and 9th
ers.) "a Little Nobody Who Became a
Great Somebody is Mary Wager
Fishers recount of a poor French boy,
who established cotton weaving in
France and thereby became the friend
of Napoleon. Miss Runners drawing
lessons are developing most ingeniously.
Dorothy Holcomb tells of 'Home-Made
Games" There are poems by Mrs.
Whiton-Stone, Elizabeth W. Bellamy,
Mary E. Wilkins, and others. Kirk
M~unroe's railroading serial, Cab and
Caboose," becomes exciting, Margaret
Sidney's Peppers" is full of delightful
doings, and "Marieta's Good Times" is
unique as the naive autobiography of a
little Italian girl. Men and Things
sparkles with wit and anecdote. Bridg-
mans amusing pictorial skit, Through
the Dark Continent" drops the curtain
to the laughter of the audience.
WIDE AWAKE is 81. 40 a year: . Ocentsa
number. d. Lothrop Company, Boston.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07

THE world is full Of shoddy and shams, but
real merit is always recognized Thirty years
ago DR.. Shallenberger discovered an Anti
dote TO the poisono OF Malaria, which has had
an immense sale, although until recently ii
has not been advertised in a single newspa-
per. Merit alone has sold il all these years,
because il cures when all else fails, and is
Just what is claimed for it. 1t inJditiblB de-
stroys Malaria and could not harm an in
FAINT Sold by druggists, or sent by mail
for one dollar. Address,
DR.. A. 7. SHALLESBERGER, Rochester, Pa
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07
FASHION LETTER.
Novelties for Spring and summer Wear
stylish Cloak Dresses. Etc.


Especial New York Correspondence
Notwithstanding the wondrous ar.
ray Of fancy wool fabrics, novelties in
curled quadriil,. splintered. checked,
plaided, striped and shot fabrics, i'm
porters maintain that their largest
spring sales will be made among the
finer woolens, the HenrIettas. Vigog.
mes, India and French cashmeres, and
light. smooth-faced cloths. \ favorite
combination will he very fine ladies'
cloth and drGp de soi,. the cloth for the
round skirt, and the silk for the bodice
and skirt-brcadths attached to it at the
back. Ribbons are used on many cos
tunes where these breadths meet, in
stead of rcvers or panels: the ribbons.
starting from the belt. are carried
down the skirt terminating ut unequal
lengths in bows without ends, in the
shape of cocards or rosettes. The
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-07

Doubly essential is it that you should be
provided with some reliable family med
icine. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the
best Of its class, remedying thoroughly as
it does such common ailments as indiges
ton. constipation and ~biliousness. and af,
fording safe and speedy help in malarial
cases, rheumatism and inactivity Of the
kidneys.