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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
PAINTINGS OF POMPEII.
They Are Beautiful Almost Beyond Powers
of Description.

Edinburgh Review.
Of all the remarkable things found at Pom
peii none are more important than the pic
lures, on account of the light they throw on
ancient painting. While many masterpieces
of Greek sculpture and architecture have come
down to us. the Greek paintings, from the
fragility of their nature. have persisted. and
it is chic fly in the Roman ruins that we find
some tradition of them left. At Pompeii every
house and every room was decorated with
frescoes. The best of these were at first re-
moved for their preservation to the museum
at Portici, which was incorporated into the
Naples museum early in the century.
Descriptions can hardly give an idea of the
charm of these pictures, of their rich, har-
monious coloring, which many art critics have
compared to Titan; of the serene, joyous con-
ceptions of human life, of the grace and dignity
of the figures. Stately gods and goddesses,
sporting cupids, bacchantes tauns, centaurs
dolphins, arabesques are multiplied in infinite
variety. Most of the subjects are taken from
the Greek mythology. but some represent
scenes from the daily life of the Pompelians
and throw much light on their habits and occu-
patiOns. With few exceptions the subjects
are treated with taste and delicacy. In civil
lzatIon where to the gods themselves were
ascrbed the passions of mortal men, it is not
to be wondered that art sometimes mnistered
to the Icentious ideas of the day, but those pct-
ures which have been removed from public
view are few compared to those which must
delight even the Severest mOralist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
FIogging at Harvard.

Fancy President Eliot fogging one of his
Harvard students! says writer in the Boston
Herald. wouldn't it be sight 10 hehold? And
wouldn't it have fine sequel in the immediate
fortunes of the college?
Of course he won't do il.
He probably couldn't even if he wanted to.
But, If he should, 1T would not be the first
time in the history of the university. For
more than century after the foundation of
the college corporal punishments were both
theoretical and practical part of its code OF
regulations.
The flogging was often in public, too.
1t was not evolved as growing need of the
times 1t was commenced right away by the
very first President Nathaniel Eaton. The col
lege historians obi ect to his being called Presi-
dent, but he was the fast man that had charge
OF the infant institution.
He must, indeed, have been terror, for, as
DR.. Peabody says, "he left for posterity a
record of severity in discipline beyond the suf-
ferance even of that iron age, and of a parsi-
mony in the dietary of his scholars from which
Suueers himself might have taken lessons"
The order made by the president and Eel
lows" was that all students misdemeanors
should be punished either by fine or whipping in
the hall openly, 'as the nature of the 'ofense
shall require, not exceeding 10 shillings or ten
stripes for one Offense."
The immediate government kept no record
of their proceedings. The tutors chaStised at
discretion and on very solemn occasions the
overseers were called together. either to au-
thOrize or to witness the execution of the
severer punishments
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
HooKER's SHARE IN GETTYSBURG.

The current issue of the North american
RcUie,0 contains a number of Further
Recollections of Gettysburg" by Generals
Sickles. Newton, Gregg and Butter6eld
inspired by the recent meeting on that field,
at which the Comte de Paris was present
The papers contain little that is new con-
cerning that fight, except the statement made
by Sickles and Butterieid that its selection
for battle was General Hooker's, made in
the early part of the campaign, before
either of the contenGing armies had crossed
the Potomac.
This point may have been stated before;
but it has certainly been lost sight of in the
cloud of discussion as to whether the i'm
mediate selection of the field-that is, lust
before the battle-must be credited to
Reynolds, Sickles or Hancock, 1t is put
here in the cearest way. Sickles says that
Hooker's maneuvers before his removal
forced Lee to give or receive battle at Get
tysburg, and thus that battle "was Hooker's
revenge for Charlottesville. Butter6eld
gives the sane assertion with more detail, by
telling of conversation he had with
Hooker early in June, or nearly month
before the battle, in which Hooker said:
"They are worrying at Washington and
throughout the North, fearing we shall permit
Lees army to cross the Potomac. If he would
not cross otherwise l would lay the bridges for
him and give him safe pass across the river.
But he will pass and we must endeavor to guide
his march there"
Suiting the action to the words he pointed on
the map to the Williamsport crossing, and.
running his finger along the west side Of the
South Mountain range, stopped at the poiut
where the shading indicated a break or pass,
saying:
"He will go on on this route and we will fight
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
HAWAIIAN TROUBLES.

Late advices from Honolulu indicate
all is rot serene in the kingdom of the
late kalakaua. The Queen is blamed for
not showing more decision of character in
the appointment of a Cabinet, and serious
troble NAV yet ensue. The Commander of
;hc Honolulu Rifles is said to be in conspi-
racy with American missionaries and Chief
Justice Judd, of the Hawaiian Supreme
Court, to seize the Government and make
the Queen a mere fgurehead. This is a
most deplorable state of affairs, if true, and
II strikes us IheAmerican missionaries could
be engaged in an occupation more closely
connected with their calling. In the United
States religion and politics do not mix, and
Americans away from home should remem-
her the fact and its consequent benefits.
/. Is likely, however, that religion has
little to DO with Hawaiian troubles. The
Queen would like to appoint a Cabinet CON-
posed almost entirely OF natives. but Claus
Spreckels, the sugar magnate, who was the
virtual ruler of the country during the life
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
JOURNEYING JESTS.
AFTER POPE.

A girls siren of such Turing mien,
That to be loved needs but to be seen;
But seen too oft this fact is sure:
We first embrace, then pity, then endure.
Cincinnati TimeS-Stdr.
Hokem-Haven't you got that Office yet,
Pokem?
Poxem-No, haven't and ant likely to get it
HOkem-DOn't despair. man. Remember, IL
You want to make port in boat when the sea is
rough you must keep up courage and pull with
will.
Pokem-Yes that's all right, but il don't go on
the sea of politics. IfyOu want an office you need
to will with pull.-ChtcdJo Times.
"Miss Blankleigh. the daughter of the
well-kuovn Republican Representative In Con-
gress will leave the capital in few days for her
home. She will not return next winter" read
the society reporter from his notes.
.sHold OH there, " interrupted the city editor.
'Don't let that last sentence get in. That amt
society, it's politics. Washington Star.
Petted Wife-Oh, you darling! This is
inst the present wanted. It's seal, of course.
Wicked IIusband-N-O. it's plush
''What. plush? You promised TO get me SEAL
I'll know it, my dear. but on account of the
Bering Sea difficulties seal has gone down until
it's as cheap dirt, and plush has gone up-ter-
rlby up costs an awful lot, 1 bought plush.''
''Oh, how kind and considerate you are. my
dear. never thought of that. Isn't it lovely?'-
Spare Moments.
Miss Orphenn-U ncle, what stone is most
suitable for an engagement ring? MIR. Sweldedha
gwen me the privilege Of naming the stone.
Inclc Cuishort-Well, my dear, Ii you're en-
E,ged to him, think you'd better get tomb
stone. -JeoosIer'S Weekly.
Hercules-I love you; will you be mine?
omDhale-Yes; but you must give up your club,
PUCK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

1t is explained that the failure of the
Senate to ratlfy the Brussels treaty for the
suppression of the African slave trade and
the traffic IN firearms and rum with that
contiueIE was due to the fear of entangl;ng
alliances. The non-ratitication OF the
treaty was bad enough, but the presentation
Of such an excuse is even more discredit-
.-ole.
Besides the foolishness in an abstract
point of view. Of holding up as an "en-
tangling alliance" q treaty which did not
pledge The United States to any act further
than the Endorsement of principle such as
civilized powers have united in upholding for
years. the body which turned the cold
shoulder TO this measure of humanity
showed in the same session how much fear
it had OF violating the principle against
entargling alliances. 1t would not assent
10 the international law against devastating
Africa by acts Of piracy; but it could pro-
pose to make the United States the guar
an'or ana owner of a canal in the swamps
oC Nicaragua. 1t could not indorse the
principle OF stopping a trade in murderous
weapons and drink with the savlges; but
the fear Of entangling alliances would not
prevent the majority of the Senators from
putting 500, 600, 600 of the peoples money
Into an irresponsible State where the owner
ship of the United States in the canal
created by this expenditure could
only be maintained by the exertion of mill
tarv force one or two thousand miles away
from our nearest shores.
The fear Of entanghng alliances is a good
thing, if exercised with reason. But it
should not be used so exigently as a cloak
ior the entanglements between our politics
and the shippers of firearms and rum to
Africa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

the battle here, and before we fight it concen-
trate troops enough from all available sources
to prevent Lees return. If he gets away with
his army the country can have my head for
football and will be entitled to it."
The battle point Indicated was Gettysburg.
These statements certainly claim for Gen.
eral Hooker a foresight concerning the
movements and influences that would force
or prevent battle that is Napoleonic in its
military genius. Upon such authority as
this, it is necessary to credit that officer
with the plan of campaign that was demon
strated to be SO skillful by the battle which
his successor fought against his will. But
while We credit Hooker with the strategical
part of the campaign that led up to Gettys-
burg, it does not follow necessarily that he
would have fought the battle itself any bet
ter than Meade, or that his promise of never
letting the Southern army get back into
Virginia would have been fulfilled any bet
ter than by Meade's respectful waiting on
Lee until the latter could transport his
army over the Potomac.
If Hooker could have carried out
his programme beyond the battle as
we'll as it was followed up to
the battlefield, it would have given him a
rank in the war not second even to Grants
at that time. But only two or three months
before Gettysburg the country had seen one
of his grand strategical combinations pro-
ceed up to the point where successful fight
ing was only needed to insure complete vic
tory, and then go to pieces utterly for an
apparent lack OF intelligent and determined
direction. While Meade's cautious style of
campaigning led to some extreme acts in
that style. it is we'll known that at Gettys-
burg ne fought well, not because he liked to
fight, or was determined to stake all upon
the battle, but simply because he had to
fight. Hooker's daring as a corps COM
mander and his genius as strategist COM
pletely overshadowed Meade's, but his sole
appearance as the general of great army in
a pitched battle was so unfortunate that it
can hardly afford any reliable indications of
what he would have achieved if he had
commanded at Gettysburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL.
Perennial Popularity of Punch and Judy
Making Corpse Pay for wine-Flog-
f,inn Haryard,S Bic Rnrs-K Hing for

Perennial Popularity of Punch and Judy
Making Corpse Pay for Wine-Flog-
eing Harvard's Big Boys-Killing for
Cold Cash-How to Spell Shakespeare.
Speaking of the perennial popularity of
Punch ard Judy shows, manipulation of pup
pets gave a Cincinnati Timss-Star reporter
some interesting information concerning his
comical figures. The Snowman said:
For 800 years the world has laughed at the
trials and temptations of our friend, MIR.
Punch, and for SEQ years, night after night, has
the devil carried him off only to replace him in
good season for the next days performance.
1t is really wonderful what hold that show
has on the people. Not only children, but old
men. will come again and again to see it. 1t
seems like sort of dsease-or rather habit,
like that of smoking.
In America the show is varied while in
England, Punch's great stronghold. it is re-
produced always in the same way with Punch
as the murderer of his wife and his colored SER
want, the executloner of the Sheriff and finally
snapped up by old Nick.
81 am told that the district about the House
of Parliament in London is full of travelling
Punches. and that it is no uncommon thing to
see groups OF members ABOUT the SHOWS. even
Gladstone, the Grand Old Man, often joining
the groups.
The play is. l believe, as old as the hills.
something similar being known among the an
cient Egyptians. L. took its present form in
the early part of the seventeenth century.
Acerra, an ancient city in the neighborhood of
Naples, claims the high honor of being the
birthplace of Mr.. Punch, whose family name
is thought to have been Pulcnela. Authors
ever since have mentioned him, but the most
particular statement we have on the subject is
that made by Grimma. He says that Sylvia
Fiorillo. comedian, who pictured himself to
be called Captain Matamoros. invented the
NeapolItan Pulcinella TO which Andrea Cal
ceSe, who had the surname of Clnccio, by study
and natural grace added much Calcese was
tailor, and died in the plague of the year 1856.
He initiated the peasants of Acerra, a very an
cient city of Terra di Layora, not far from
NapleS.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

In the deed under which Shakespeare pur-
chased for the sum of f44O the uneXpired term
in the titles of Stratford. Old Stratford, Bish-
once, Shakespear once: once there is simple
initial, and in the remaining ten cases the
name appears with the second b. viz: ShacKes-
phere, three; Shakespeare. five times; ShackS-
phare once. and Shakespeare, once.
In the Registers of SnIithfeld, 1867, record
is made of the burial of Margaret Saxpere,
WIDOW being times the wyff of Henry Shaks-
pere."
Here are variations enough from which to
choose spelling for the name. but it may as
well be added that the best authorities have
fixed as a standard upon Shakespeare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
THE MoNoN INDICATED.
The Receivership VIII Stand for Final Trial
by the Regular Court.

by the Regular Court.
CHICAGO, March Ga long opinion was rem
dered by Judge Tuley this morning in the suit
of William S. Alley for the appointment of a
receiver for the louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway Company, in which the Court
held that complainant was not entitled to a ref
erence before master or the production of the
company's books for examination.
IAN answer filed by the defendant" he said,
denied specifically all the allegations of the
bill which are relied upon as emitting CON-
plainant to an injunction and a receiver. If the
answer is true, the company is not inSolvent
and not likely to ne. The acts OF the Board
of Directors were all authorized, as shown
bv extract from the record books. These
records are most complete vindication of the
President as to his management of the corpo-
rate assets, having been made under and by the
necessary authority derived from the directors
and stockholders. There is much reason to be-
Iieve that this suit is not brought for the pro-
lection Of the interest of the complainant or
other stockholders, and 1t is even made to ap-
pear that a majority of the stockholders be-
iieve the suit is not in their interest, and that
it is against their interest,"" So the case will
stand for final trial, and tomorrow morning
1.-The court will hear motion to make Presi-
dent William L. Breyfogle party defendant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

AS The DISPATCH quoted few days
ago some approving statements concerning the
Shaw apparatus for the detection of gases in
mines, it is necessary to say that an article in
the CollieJy Engineer of Scranton states the
apparatus is not only useless butpositively dan
gerous. 1t supports this statement with such
strong expert opinion as to demand consider
able credit, although the force of the showing
is somewhat damaged by the fact that it is sent
by the editors OF that journal in circulars
throughout the State. accompanied by other
articles, which seem to define the platform of
that journal, as opposed to any measures for
the better protection of miners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
HONEST CARD PLAYERS.
An English Idea of the Habitual Gamblers
Rectitude.

London Truth.
On a very moderate estimate. out of every
hundred men who play high at games of
pure chance, at least three cheat. and out of
every hundred women, at least Six They do
not always cheat, but every now and then,
when they think that no one is looking they,
as the Americans say, play with the advan-
tages." If anyone will take the trouble to
count up the number of persons who live year
after year far above their incomes, and who
play habitually at games of chance, and yet are
never in debt, he will perceive that they must
cheat, for at game of pure chance can
habtual player win year after year. 1t is SIM
ply impossible, If he does not give himself some
little advantage over his opponents. TIE ad-
vantage, however, need not be above or 3 per
cent for him to make good thing out of his
playing. At baccarat, for instance, a person
playing f10 each coup would stake in an hour
at least E300, and per cent on this would in
sure him f6 per hour. If he plays frequently
the luck of one hour would balance the Ill luck
of another hour, SO that were he to play 200
hours in the year. his annual revenue from
cards would be Fl, 200.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

time of the late King, wants to retain his
hold. He is afraid he would not find Cab
met composed entirely of natives so amen
able to his peculiar views as the one COM
posed of Caucasians showed itself. There
fore, through his agents, be opposes the de-
signs of the Queen, and the country re-
mains unsettled. Spreckels has done much
for the development of the Sandwich Islands,
but mis- present course will get him no
thanks from the natives who wish to govern
themselves
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
ANOTHER NEW SERIAL


ey Cne Of Americas Great Writers,
FRANK r. STOCKTON,
Opens in
To-MoRRoW'S DISPATCH.
Begin 10 Read
The coSaIC BEAN
AZ the Beginning and You Will not Miss Q
Literary Opportunity.
BILL NYE RERPPEARS
IN THE DISPATCH TOMORROW.
The Regular Staff Contributors
TO TAE DISPATCH
Have Sent in Some unusually Clever Articles
for To.Morrow's Big Issue. The Range Of
topics is wide and embraces all lines of
Newspaper Writing. incIu ding Travel, Ad-
venture, Science, Anecdote, Biography,
Politics, Fsds. Fashions, Reviews, City
Lights and Shadows, etc.
ALL THE NEWS BESIDES.
The Cable Letters Furnished The DISPATCH
are Full of Gossip.
HOME EVENTS CAREFULLY COVERED.
Get Copy from Your News Agent, Carrier or
Newsboy Anywhere.
SOMETHING FOR ALL CLASSES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
A Wins the Bet.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
A bets that the year 1900 is not a leap year.
B bets it is, and says that February has not %
daSs IN that year. Is it leap year, and has
February, 1900. % days? r. HILL.
MCkEESPoRT. March s.
[By the Gregoriap calendar the centurial
years which are not mulEiples of 400 are not
made leap years. Therefore, 1900 is not leap
year The year 1900 was the last leap year
among the centurial years. and 1000 will be the
next one. February has % days in each leap
year. Several correspondents have asked this
question, and this answers ALL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
ONE of the wharf bills seems to have made
a landing. but the others struck snag.

THE darkest shadow is gilded by the ris-
ing sun, and the coldest winds sweep through
the budding trees. Winter seems to fasten
itself more firmly just on the edge of spring. 1t
clutches with icy fingers the sprouting grasses
in the sod lands and hangs on, loath TO CO.
Sun defying. the frost king sits on a crystal
throne, breathing upon the bursting buds as if
bent on proonging the blight by driving back
to the roots of the trees the iife-giving fluid
that warns their hearts and covers their naked
ness at the bidding of the sun god. 1t is merely
the dark hour before the dawn-thc sleeping be-
fore the waking. the rest before the revel. Out
on the edge of winterland the birds are dartlng
from the snow to the shine Every day the
circle narrowS. Where it was white yesterday it
is brown to-day and will be green tomorrow
In the clustering and shifting March winds you
hear the patter of the April shower. and family
detect the Odor of the April flower. Under the
stee.like sheet in the fields the tough grasses
are taking deep root. gathering strength to
spread a carpet on which Spring can enter with
noiseless tread. So winter must go. And
what a grand transformation scene nature is
arranging behind the ice curtain, too! Nothing
devised by human hands can approach it in
splendor, detail, diversity or harmony. There
will be no hitch in the shifting scene. either.
The brooks will dance. the buds Will burst, the
flowers will nod, the grass will wave, the birds
will 'sirg and over all the sun will shine, gild-
ing with gold the Masters masterpiece. Wait
for it in the forest and the field. The picture
may be delayed in 4 tblizzard. but it will not be
destroyed by the frost.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

CAPTAIN HENDERSON, of the Pittsburg
and Cincinnati Packet Line. corroborates state
ments recently made In these columns as to the
growth of the Ohio river trade. One assertion
which he makes Is particularly significant.
He says that his line conveys almost as much
freight from Pittsburg that Is destined for
Chicago as for Cincinnati. This means that
by combining water and rail transportation,
shippers do better than sending by rail alone.
1t is easy to understand the advantage in
point of cheapness which all-water service
has as compared with all-rail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

st. Louis Post-Dispatch.J
General Butler has foolishly departed from
his intention to retire from public life long
enough to indulge in wild talk about war be-
tween this country and Canada. If the condi-
tion of the union of the two countries is con-
quest there will be no union. The sentiment of
the people of the United States would be over
wnelmingly against any war inaugurated purely
for the purpose of extending our territory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07

IN all the disputes as to who will be
Hearst's successo or in the Senate there is no
question raised but that the California rule of
sending millionaire will be strictly adhered
to. Moreover there does not seem to be any
disposition to impeach the testimony of that
expert to the effect that the cost to a million
are will be about S400 600.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-07
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Hon. William Almy Pierce.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 6.-Hon.
William Amy Pierce, of Johnston, died while
making speech at firemen's celebration in that
town last night. The cause of his death was heart
failur.. He served several terms in the state
Legislature, was Chairman of the Rhode Island
delegation to the Republican Convention at Chi
cago in 1850, and was member of the Republican
National Committee.