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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
MARTIN sP0ILING FOR A FIGHT.
The Doughty Texas Judge Would Have
Loved to Carve Speaker Reed.

Tho Doughty Texas Judge Would Have
Loved to Carve Speaker Reed.
Speaking of Texas recalls the bowie knife
of Judge Martin, and the fact that the next
Congress will be free from the danger of a
thrust from it. During his last days in
Congress Martin was pining for fight. He
went around, it is said. with this bowie
knife slung back of his neck, and he longed
for an opportunity to use it on the adipose
form of Thomas B. Reed. He could not un-
derstand how such words as he heard could
be used in Congress between gentlemen and
not cause fight. He thought himself the
special protector of Mills, and he some
times got up close to him during his contro-
versies with Reed. At one time, when a
Democratic member denounced Reed, Mar
tin rushed to the front Of the House and
threw his bony finger at the Speaker desk,
and yelled out: "Didn't you hearn it? He
denounced ye, he denounced ye."
He evidently expected Reed to come
down from the Chair and fight, and he was
eager for the fray. Martin looked for days
for the correspondent who reported the
story of his blowing out the gas at Will
ards Hotel, and he threatened to cut off
the ears of the page who fooled him about
the telephone,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

A new industry has sprung up In England
in the manufacture Of hop tea. Hop tea is
a blend OF Indian and Ceylon teas with
Kentish hops, prepared by special drying
process, In which the hops come In contaos
with pure air only, and are not subjected to
the fumes to which brewers hops are ex-
posed. 1t is claimed for hop tea that the in
trodnction OF the hops not only improves
the flavor of the tea by ginning it a malty
aroma, but the sedative in the hop counter
acts the exciting effect of ordinary tea upon
the nerves. 1t is also claimed that the tonic
property of the hop modifies and dimin-
ishes the astringency of ordinary tea
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

blame as Superintendent Mcknight or Com
missioner Bigelow. Despite his thick hide,
this elephant is seid to be uncomfortable at
any temperature below 80 degrees.
That elevated part of the park where the
geological garden is situated Is one Of the
coolest spots inAllegheny county. It catches
the wind from both the Monongahela and
Chic rivers, and the frigorifo breath of
Panther Hollow is snowhere else so blighting.
To keep alive an animal of tho tropics on
this spot throughout the winter may become
an elephant ON tho hands Of Pittsburg
Councils quite as large as that in the park.
To let one of his ears freeze, for instance,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
BITING A BULLET.
Jackson Advised Sam Houston to Do n for
His Nerves in . Duel.

jackson Advised Sam Houston to Do II for
His Nerves in . Duel
General Sam Houston. the noted Texan,
said Col William Sterritt to Frank G..
Carpenter the other day, was afraid of moth
ing. He won the attention of General
jackson by his desperate bravery In fighting
the Indians. and jackson was his closest
friend and adviser It was jackson who
gave him the advice as to the steadying of
his nerves in duel. have heard the story
in Texas. 1t was while he was in Congress
and he had a duel to fight with General
White. Jackson told him that before he
went to the field he should put good-sized
leaden bullet in his pocket and just before
he was ready to fire he should take this out
and put it in his mouth.
"You can bite on this bullet" said An
drew jackson, sand you'll find it will
steady your nerves and you will get fair
shot at your opponent"
Houston did this and he said he found
the recipe to work like charm. He
wounded White and came off himself with
out o shot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
A Sawdust-Lined Barn.

Sawdust-Lined Barn.
Better take time by the forelock, and
surround his African highness with
innumerable gas pipes at once. An old
barn at the geological garden has been lined
with sawdust in the hope OF making it warm
enough for the elephants winter residence.
The seams and cracks have been we'll
stripped" and stove will be put into the
building next week. The Elephant is now
living in this barn, and he seems to be very
well contented with this place. His keeper,
Patrick Meenan, tells me that it has
been cold enough already, however,
to affect the animals spirits
A cold elephant acts just like human
being does-he shivers. An elephants
shiver, Meenan informs me, is a well-de-
fined tremble, and don't imagine that it
would take more than three or four severe
fits Of that elephants trembling to shake
another reason why the city fathers should
pay careful attention to the animals win
tering. or else some day in January he may
rush down Fifth avenue, carrying the roof
of the barn on his back.
"But you can warm up the elephant BY
exercising him, can't your" asked.
The Elephant Might Slide Down Hill.
eyes, exercising him will warm him up
little" answered one of the attendants,
''but am not certain how we can do that
this winter, out re in the country. These
roads and hills are SO steep that on icy oc-
casions it might be very dangerous to take
him out of doors. Suppose he gets to slid
ing down this road, for instance, on those
four broad feet of his, where will he stop,
and what would be my condition after being
hauled along after him? Or, suppose he
slips on that hillside there while going to
afar fol lie hr hot h,,II
would ever stop it until he would fall over
the crags of Panther Hollow. Meenan,
over there, wintered him in Pittsburg last
year, but that was in Q big, warm brick
building"
''Yes," said Keeper Meenan, IT had
charge of him last winter and we kept him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
PISTOL Oh BOWIE KNIFH
Cassius n. Clay Says the Latter D the
Weapon to Garry.

cassius N. Clay Says the Latter n the
Weapon to Garry.
During the interview which recently
had with General Cassius NJ. Clay, the
Kentucky gladiator, writes Frank Carpen-
ter, asked him which he considered the
safest weapon to use in personal en-
counter, the pistol or the bowie knife. ''The
bowie knife bv all means" replied General
Clay. ''The best of revolvers often misses
fire and you may get so close to your enemy
as to be unable to use it. Your bowie
knife never misses and scientifically used it
will cut to the death every time. During
my life have had to be on nv guard.
would have been dead long ago had I been
a coward or gone about unarmed. My
bowie knife have always carried with me
during my campaigns and it has several
times saved my life"
General Clay's house at Whitehall, KY,
is built like fortification. The walls are
very thick and the doors of the interior are
very high and narrow. The building is al
most fre-proof and the greater part of it
was constructed while General CLAY was in
the midst of his political troubles and his
enemies were attempting to shoot him or
run him out of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
Novel OranSn PeeIer.

A remarkably Ingenious and simple
orange and lemon peeler is now being intro
duced. by which it is claimed COO oranges
may be peeled without soiling finger or
glove, or losing drop of juice. The peeler
is piece of wire, nickel plated. very much
in the shape of button hook, but with
tiny blade let into the inner bend OF the
hook. When the point of the hook Is drawn
into the fruit it slides between the pulp and
the peel without danger of entering either,
rapidly, after which it may be removed
without trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
BICYCLES for Military Work.

It Is considered that one man on q bicycle
would outdistance relays OF cayalrymen AZ
30-mile Intervals for 3oo miles. An importans
consideration is whether the bicycle can
carry food enough for a courier, and another
point which ould have to be definitely
settled by series of contests is the kind OF
man to be enlisted in a bicycle corpse
whether he should be light and slim, like the
ideal cavalry soldier, or a large man, with
the muscle and Drawn of the infantry
soldier
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
A Useful Plaster.

The ordinary sprain, as rule, receives
but little attention, and the indifference
with which it is regarded often leads to
serious after effects. If the stream OF run
ming water which most people know enough
plemented by the applicat ation of a plaster
composed of one part of carbonate OF lead
and two parts of olive oil, in ordinary cases,
very little subsequent trouble is likely to
arise. So effective is this plaster that Dr.
Duhamel, who has been trying it's effect in
Paris on Dnumber of hnspit al patients, most
of whom we're suffering from spr;iins of the
ankle, states that his patients were able to
walk as soon as the plaster and retaining
dressings had been applied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
THEATRICAL INSURANCE.
II Comes High, but Is Different From Ar
Other Kind Issued.

Il Comes High, but Is Different From Any
Other Kind Issued.
The item of insurance to travelling theat-
rical companies is an important one. Every
company carries from $1,000 to $4,000
worth of scenery and properties. On this
they carry queer insurance policy at 5
per centum. The wardrobes and properties
of spectacular show are usually more or
less covered by insurance at the same rate.
They are valued at from $1,000 to SIS, 900,
and wardrobes and scenery and properties
often aggregate large sum OF money.
The insurance policy is queer because It
expressly differs from all other kinds of fire
insurance in not requiring stated place of
use or storage. 1t comes high, but careful
managers considers such insurance good
investment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
An Imitation Parouetry Border.

A new idea to give an ordinary room the
appearance of q parquetry border is to cover
the floor with wall paper, forming design
representing wood parquetry. This is after
ward vanished, and the floor will then so
closely resemble inlaid wood that only q
connoisseur will detect the difference. An
oriental rug thrown in the center OF the
floor will complete the floor decoration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
A CHILLY ELEPHANT.
The One at schenley Park Likes q
Temperature Of 80 Degrees.
HIS QUARTERS SAwDUsT-L1NED
II He Doesn't Stay Warm There He'll Have
to Dance for Exercise.
THE OTHER ANIMALS
wRrrrEN FOR THE DISPATCH. ,

HERE 10 one
piece ofclty prop
erty which must
be we'll taken
care Of this win
ter. It is the
elephant out In
Schenley Park.
Let that good ma
tured brute catch
cold, sneeze him.
self into the grip,
or develop a case
of snimes, and all
the children of
Pittsburg i'll
hold City Coun-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
A Minister Saves tho Life of a Neichbor

Mr.. Isaac Snyder, neighbor of mine, had
en- attack of the collie, md was wishing only
that he could die. gave him two doses Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhua
Remedy land in short time he was entirely
relieved. No family should be without so
valuable medicine. JOHN s. BAKER,
Everett, Bedford county, Pa wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
Seat Attachment for Bicycles

An arrangement has been devised By
means of which children can derive from
bicycling the benefits of rapid motion in the
open air. This consists of an extra attach
ment, to hold child in front of the rider in
such manner that it cannot fall out and
will not throw the machine out OF balance,
while it may also be adjusted to suit chill
dren of different sizes. When the child is
not riding the seat may be easily removed
and tine bicycle used in the ordinary way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

scene of merry sleighriding. In but few
cities of the country will there be such op-
portunity for a grand and continuous sleigh
ride. Drive your sleigh in from Forbes
street, and in five minutes you will be IN
the heart of wild country, hill and valley
clad with snow-snow that is really white,
not the smoke-begrimed article that is
typical of lower Pittshurg. Make the cir
Gle of the noble roadwavs which encircle
these hills, and then continue your ride on
out Forbes street-down Shady lane-out
Highland avenue to the other park-and,
my word for it, by that time your horse
will be tired.
Already some East End people are re-
volving in their minds the idea of petition
ing Councils to erect toboggan slides and
skating ponds in the park. The average
toboggan slide would not cost any more
than the swings which the city has already
built in the glen at the foot of Panther
Hollow.
Winter Amusements in the Park.
If the city furnishes children summer
amusements, it is argued that the precedent
is set and it may just as readily furnish
winter amusements. The climate Of Pitts
burg gives it more snow usually than Balti-
more, Washington and even Philadelphia
get. Why not take advantage of the bene-
fits thus gained from climate? Naturally,
Schenley Park affords opportunity tor max
ing magnificent toboggan slides. Some of
her hillsides might be boxed into chutes
that would form slides of unequaled length
and safe grades, furnishing a sled ride which
would M Ike children generally grateful to
the city. There are some natural basins,
also, in the park, and q couple of water
plugs turned into these for a few hours
would make half dozen skating ponds.
Altogether, there is no reason why Schen-
lev Park might not be scene of pleasure
all the winter through, unless it be that the
weather takes a notion to protect the big
with mildness and keep fresh and
bright the carpet ofgreen.
I. e STOFrEI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

will be remodeled something in the same
fashion. Most of the birds will be taken to
the city, where they can be kept in museums
and other warm places during the winter.
The arrangement Of monkeys cages at
Schenley Park is good for winter weather.
The cages are built into the old farmhouse
at the entrance to the geological garden, so
that the outer half of the cages may be
closed up, and the monkes kept IN the
warm farmhouse. The shivery greyhounds
and most of the pet dogs belonging to the
garden will be kept for the winter at houses
- Ell do &c
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

down in the Fifth Avenue Market House.
1t was warm and roomy there. and there
was a level square in the rear where could
exercise him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
Exercising On . Piank.

"Can't you rig up some sort Of affair to
make the elephant try dancing or the like
in winter, and thus keep him warm from
good healthy exercise without walking these
billy paths7"
ooh, have him pretty Yell-trained to
something of that sort now. Come, I'll
show you"
And Mr.. Meenan drove the elephant out
of the barn and up into the orchard. back of
the building. There plank had been laid
along uprights, probably foot high, with a
pedestal at one end. Standing on this ped
estal the elephant made his Introductory
flourish, and was put through some laugh.
able maneuyerings by his keeper. One,
particularly difficult, was to get up on the
plank from the side. The plank is only one
foot wide, and each of the animals feet
measures that much across. After much
painting the big brute succeeded in planting
his feet alongside each other, and then he
laboriously strove to maintain his equilib-
rum.
''That kind of work ought to keep him
warm this winter,if the snow doesn't get too
deep and keep him indoors all the time, I"
said the keeper.
A Cave for the Bears.
Tho carpenters are just finishing the
winter den for the three bears. They are
naturally cold animals, but their present
open cage is being completely closed in on
three sides. At one end is big box half
buried in the ground. This is meant for
the sleeping cave for the bears. They enter
it from the main cage. It is pretty we'll
covered up the sides with earth, and plenty
of dead leaves, grass and underbrush is
mixed in with it to keep the place warm.
The cages for the wolves, foxes, coons, ETC.,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
Safe Deposit Department.

German National Bank, Wood street and
Sixth avenue. an
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

would put Councils in q colossal dilemma,
A special contract might have to be made
with the Philadelphia Company to thaw it
ont
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15
A Chance for Some Sleighridins.

If old Boreas is kind there is likely to be
series of winter carnivals at Schenley
Park. If snow be plenty the broad and
handsomely graded roads which Commits
81 oner Bigelow has constructed will be the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-15

Cnapple moran mas returned from Eng
land and declares war with Alf Levy, the
late importation from England. Levy has
been circulating the report in America that
he defeated Moran in England. They
never met, and the truth is that Moran de-
feated a man who defeated Levy quite
easily. But it may be that the two bantams
will be matched, and if they are Moran
shall be nv choice.
Little Plimmer continues to please the
talent and the opinion is gaining ground
that he is good one, and of the 6ret-class.
If he is as good as many people think he is
he will defea: Spider Kelly. But Plimmer's
full measure will best be taken when he
meets an acknowledged good man of his
class.
Maher and Corbett continue to fight at
long range with little or no signs of getting
close together. Judging from the actions
and statements of Corbett there is little hope
of his meeting Maher for a long time to
come. But both of them are in the show
business and they can afford to talk as much
as possible
SIosson's Charge of Fraud.
George Slosson. the billiard player, has
during the week made public charge that
reflects very much on the management OF
the recent contest between him and Schaefer.
Slosson has intimated that he did not re-
ceive as much money as he should have
done. He was entitled to all the receipts
after paying expenses, and he declares his
share would have been bigger had some
body not taken a slice for himself. men,
tion this to show that almost every
sport in the United States is sus-
tanned almost entirely the "receipt"
business, not even accepting the fashionable
game of billiards. 1t also reminds us that
the Society" game is not exempt from
frauds any more than other branches of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-29
For the SPECTATOR.
"PROTECTION OF BIRDS"


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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-29
NOTABLY AUGMENTED FOR THE PRESENT TINT
ING SEASON.

NOTABLY AUGMENTED FOR THE PRESENT TINT
ING SEASON.
Probably the most colossal as we'll as the
most nervy amusement venture of the day Is
that inaugurated this season by the manage
ment of the John Robinson show-a venture
requiring expenditure so enormous that a
credited by the general reader. We allude to
the production on a scale OF magnitude and
opulent splendour never precedented of the
new biblical spectacle of Solomon, his Temple,
and the Queen Of fSheba. a spectacle prolific in
grand scenic effect impressive In pomp and
pageaEtry. realistic in lis reproductions of the
patriarchal era, sacred in it's biblical associa-
tions. and entrancing in its ballets, poses.
marchings and groupings. The visit of he
Queen of Sheba to King Solomon's court with
her immense and richly costumed retinue, the
Judgement of Solomon, the Sacrifices In the
Temple, Solomon's Seven Hundred Wives.
the grand Professional Pageant 10 meet and
welcome Sheba's lovely queen. the Wills and
City of Jerusalem. the Inner Court of Solo,
mons Temple, the great Throne OF Ivory, the
Sacrifcial Ceremonies, the Sacred Ark of the
Covenant the bewitching Ballets of lovely
Cresset Girls, and myriad features that can
not be given in detail. are the attractions this
wondrous spectacle presents. With such de-
sirable fe ature added to the admirable Circus,
the vast Meme gerie, and the royal Roman
Hippodrome. the many canvases, spacious as
they are should and will be packed from CEN
ter to circumference by eager and gratifed
spectators each afternoon and evening. The
show will exhibit at Staunton, Tuesday, May
18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-04-29
DEATH OF MRS. VIRGINIA w. WAR
REM


Mrs. Virginia W. Warren. widow of the late
Col. e. T. a. Warren of Harrisonburg. who
was living in this city with her daughter. Mrs.
E, B. Lipscomb, and who was paralyzed on
the 18th inst. died at 10 o'clock P. M. on the
2lst instant. aged So years. She was a most es-
timable woman universally beloved by all
who knew her. Three of her children survive
neeF<Df: 5amsS- -Mxs--Wafsen: y 81 BFfdgswateF..
Mrs. E. B. Lipscomb of Staunton, and Mrs. G.
c. Swisher. of Harrisonburg.
The funeral services, by Rev. n. 81. Hawes. D.
D., took place on the 23rd at ILLS A. M, at the
residence Of Mr.. e, B. Lipscomb on the corner
of Green and Frederick streets. after which
the body was taken to Harrisonburg to be bu-
ried beside that of her husband.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
A called meeting of the Board of Directors
and officers of the City Mission, was held on
Thursday, April %. The following resolutions
we've adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
ther TO remove from our midst our beloved
friend, Mrs. Virginia W. arren.
Whereas. We feel thot in this dispensatlon
of providence we have lost one of our most
Jealous and efhcient members, a counsellor
and comforter in every noble aspiratfan Of
life and for the advancement OF the Kingdom
Resolved l. That we bow In humble sub
mission TO the will of our Heavenly Father
who doeth all things well.
Resolved2 O. That we tenderly sympathize
with the bereaved family and the strick en-
daughter sin their deep affiction. May the
God of all grace bring comfort and peace to
their sorrowing hearts. Their beloved one
has truly fallen asleep with a sublime conf
dence In blessed awakening. May her pure
and gentle spirit guide them safe into the
home Of the blessed.
Resolved 8. That we record these resolutions
upon the books of this society and copy be
sent to the family OF the deceased.
Mrs. M. B. Price,
+" A. F. Kinney,
" ]. B. Blackley,
j. B. Woodward,
"R. T. Leftwich,
Committee.