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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
THE ODD CoQUINA ROCK.
A Peculiar CongIomerate Composed Almost
Entirely of Shells.

A Peculiar Conglomerate Composed Almost
Entirely of shells.
Natures Realm.l
In many instances these shells are in a nearly
perfect condition, but generally the conglomer-
alton is a mass Of disintegrated substance; sand.
gravel, and crushed Shells held together by
natures cement OF the long ago. and which is
not now manufactured. In many parts Of
Florida this rock Is to be found Dlentifuly
about the coast and, to an extent, inland. The
building of the early settlements were COM
many still remain as evidence OF Spanish
enterprise. Old Fit. Marion which was begun
as early as 1868. Is massive structure, made
At Eau Gallie on Indian river, a condition
exists which has not as yet been satisfactorily
explained. The bottom near the shore is Of
coquina rock, and for long distance perfora-
tions may be seen beneath the surface OF the
water, and at times the water forms in little ed
dies over these miniature wells. They vary in
diameter from 6 to Is inches, and extend down
Much speculation has resulted from the find
ing of these singular shafts, but the most rea-
sonable theory Is that they are places left va
cant by decomposed palmettos which were once
finally encroached upon by the sea: in due time
the sand, gravel and disintegrated shell sub
stance was borne in by the action of the waves,
filing the space between the trees, and TO q
depth differing in various localities. IL is well
known that the cabbage palmetto is very ser
viceable used as pile. being employed almost
universally for that purpose IN Florida, as it
will Withstand salt water action for long
time.
After certain time Nature completed the
work of solidification by means of her cement,
and at last the decomposed trunks were en-
rirely removed by the action of the waves,
thus giving the singular appearance Of these
cylindrical spaces.
That this theory is correct seems more
probable from the fact that, in some sections,
evidently formed by the action Of Nature. the
same holes are observed above the water line
as are seen beneath the surface. The coast of
the State has had several upheavals and sub
sidences and some scientists have demonstrated
as many as nYe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
COWS HAVE AN EAR FOR MUSIC
They Follow a German Band and BELOW for
More Harmony.

They Follow q German Band and BELOW for
More Harmony.
An English writer on the Effects of Musical
Sounds on Animals" has published some curl
Gus observations on this subject. A few of
those relating to oxen and cows will be- of In.
terest.
Opposite to our house was large field in
which some II or 13 cows were put during the
summer months. One day a German band be-
gan to play on the road which divided the house
from the field. The cows were quietly grazing
at the other end of the field, but no sooner did
they hear the music than they at once ad-
vanced toward it and stood with their heads
over the wall attenJively listening.
This might have passed unnoticed. but upon
the musicians going away, the animals fol-
lowed them as we'll as they could on the other
further stood lowing piteously. 80 excited did
the cows become that some Of them ran round
the field to try and get out; but, finding no out
let, returned to the same corner where they
had lost sight of the band, and 1t was some
time before they seemed satisfied that the
sweet sounds were really gone.
have often noticed the power music has
over oxen. The other day we had brass band
playing in our garden. In field adjoining
were four Scotch oxen.
When the band struck up they were at the
far far Hd Of 5s0p @ es a Of Fl sgn
trot to the garden wall, put their necks over
and remained so till the tune was finished.
when they went back to Craze; but az soon as
their heads once more over the wall. This
went on till the band left, after which they ate
little all day and we're continually lowing.
There are many anecdotes that show that the
OK or COW has q musical ear The carts In
Corunna, in Spain. make SO loud and disagree
able q creaking sound with their wheels, for the
want Of oil, that the Governor once issued an
order to have the wheels creased, but the
carriers petittoned that this might not be done,
as the oxen liked the sound, and would NOT
draw SO well without their accustomed music
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
PITTsBURG. SUNDAY. MAY. 10. 1881
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

The results of poll of the State Legisla-
ture as to Presidential preferences, printed in
another column, will no doubt prove sur
prise to the majority of readers. That Re-
publican sentiment has been gradually drift
ing toward the Plumed Knight has been gen.
orally recognized, but that it has gone so far
as to give him such an overwhelming ma
jority among the lawmakers of the Keystone
State was not anticipated. Mr.. Blaine's
friends can thank his lucky stars for hav-
ing brought to him more matters of great
importance than usually fall to the premier
of an administration, for his mastery
manner of disposing of them has confirmed
the belief of the Republic in his SURPRISING
ability, and brought him nearer than ever
cite more enthusiasm than ever before, but
there are many who believe in the efficacy
of swinging around the circle, and 1t is by
no means certain that when the sentiment
of the Republican party has fully crystal
lized it will be in the form indicated by
the poll ct Harrisburg.
Another surprise is that the prestige Of a
freshly won victory and local pride have
not won over IRON Cleveland and Hill more
Of following for PattiSon, especially since
the former have not yet settled their differ.
ences. On the whole, the poll is very in
structive at this stage Of affairs in both the
great parties. That the sentiment Of the
people of the State is pretty correctly re-
Gected by the preferences OF their repre-
Sentatives Mt Harrisburg can be fairly taken
for granted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
A BELATED DISCUSSION.

Some of our esteemed cotem poraries have
exhibited a good deal OF activity in discuss
ing the site of the Carnegie main building
after the question has been settled. This is,
per APPS, excusable, in view of the idea that
the fire the other night vacated a site which
would he eligible downtown. But if those
urging it were to inquire the price at which
properties in that section are held, esti-
mate the amount needed to buy a plot the
size needed, and then add the extra cost re-
quired to raise, not only the floors of the
building. but the basement, above food
line, to protect the heating arrangements
from being flooded, new light might be shed
on the subject.
This discussion is well enough, although
q little eI post fdcto, but some of the state
ments are of the mischevious sort only par
donable through extreme ignorance. Thus
when it has been said that the working peo-
pie "have been told again and again" that
the chief library is not for their use. it is
necessary to remark that no one with any
authority has said anything of the sort; and
for any outsider to do 30 is ldiocy of the
uNsb hoAAOus NoilSbJs AuC OulN CACusc
either for the library or for the park is that
they are for the use of the working people.
1t is almost equally stupid to assert that
the himsiest of prete1ts, inability to Sc
cure cheap enough site" was the excuse
for locating the main library-meauing the
reference library-at Schenley Park. The
supporters of a downtown site on. the
Board of Trustees sought to find one for
over n year. The basis for the desire to
have the main buildings in the business
part of the city is the idea that thereby they
will be closer TO the masses. But when this
in actual practice would take away from
the people the one feature that brings the
free circulating Libraries home to them, that
very desire must impel those who hold it to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
LOAN EXHIBITION.

1t will be seen from an announcement in
our local columns. that the Exposition
Society will this fall present the valuable
feature In Its art department of loan ex-
hibition Of the fine works OF art in the
possession Of private owners In this city.
This will be an addition Of no slight merit
to the attractions OF the Exposition. The
former loan exhibition was an example Of
what can be offered by assembling the
artistic possessions OF private owners. The
acquisitions Of art by the picture owners Of
Pittsburg have been large since that time.
A representative exhibition Of the paint
iugs OF private owners In this city will no
Of great value, both Us sfording the public
an opportunity to enjoy works OF art, and
az showing the value and character Of the
private collections Of plttsburg. The plans
Of the Exposition management for the
proper display OF the paintings are com.
plete, and the feature will DO one Of tho
most attractive that the Society has ever
presented,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
CHARGES OF LAwLEssNEss.

It 10 stated that the Governor has ordered
m investigation Of the charge that foreign
ers are compelled 10 work against their will
In the coke regions. At the same time the
report comes from that district that the
houses from which the strikers have been
eyicted are being set fire to.
All such statements should be thoroughly
and impartially Investigated, and IL either
act has been committed the law should apply
the prompt remedy. 1t seems incredible
that In this country anyone can be forced to
work against his will. 1t ought to be in
credible that workingmen can be so lost to
every consideration of law and good sense
as to try to support their cause by incendi-
arism.
Nevertheless, when a conflict has got to
the pass where charges are rife on both sides
that law, property and liberty are set at
naught, it is time to have thorough inves-
tigation. The parties found guilty, if there
are any, should be given severe lesson that
the law is supreme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
Realism In Front of the Stage.

In changing scenery in the second act of the
new melodrama called 'The Power of the
Press" now running at the Star Theater, the
lights are turned down very low. In fact they
are practically put out, and the audience is left
for few seconds in Egyptian darkness. A sub
dued feminine litter usually runs through the
auditorium when this occurs. This litter be-
came q roar of laughter the other night when
distinct sounds of kissing arose in various parts
of the house. 1t was first modest osculatory
vibration from remote section of the orches-
ira circle. IL sent thrill up every spinal COL
umn in the immense audience. A second later
a pronounced smack was heard in the balcony,
which created great sensation. Then followed
a succession of base limitations in the gallery,
sprinkled with loud cries of Come off r. Now
YOU les leave me alonep' Take your arm away,
Charleyn' etc. The beginning was attributed to
the presence OF some ventriloquist, but the
hilarious end seemed to Justify the means.
good many rosy faces IN that crowd, but no.
body seemed to be unhappy It was great hit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
CAN YOU ssIILE7

Foops-There's nothing so delicious In the
world as to reach out Of bed in the morning 10
ring for your valet to come and dress you.
Brown-Have you valet?
Foggs-No, but have bell.
Brown-But what good does II DO you 80 ring tt
No valet will come in response.
Foggs-That is Just the most delectable part OF
1t. AS the valet doesn't come you don't have TO
get up.-Boston Transcript.
Miss Kajones was doing her best to enter
tain the two young men.
'.By the way. Mr.. Ferguson, - she asked, do
you take any interest in politics?
~ don't take any active part in political mat
ters, but 1 am strongly in favor a third party
movement ;. answered Mr.. Ferguson, glaring as
young Hankinson.-Chieago Tribune.
HEAD AND HEART.
With the under dog in the canine scrap
'Tis well to svmpathize,
But place your bets on the other pup
Therein discretion lies.
indianapolis Journal
wool-Old scrores seems to want to. get
all he can for his money.
Van Pelt-Doesn't hea Why, that man wouidnr
take an ounce OF prevention II he could get .
pound Of cure ~ the same price.-1so Tors
Herald.
"You mustn't associate with chickens"
said Mother Duck to her ducklngs.
''Why not, mammas''
Life.
1t is told that one day during the war .
squad of Confederates, wearing captured over-
coats rode up to house in Tennessee and greeted
the owner with; ''WelL, old man, what are you,
reb or yank?'
Puzzled by the blue coats and gray pants, and
not showing to which army his visitors belonged,
Old caution answered: ''Wel. gentlemen, I'm
nothin,, and very little Of that."-Gosstp.
Johuuie-What do you suppose, Billy.
they do at the lodge where father goes?
Billy-Read. guess. most of the time.
Johnnie " hat makes you think sog
BilIy-Because our copybook says that read
ing makes full man." and pop generally comes
home from the lodge with all be can hold. .-Sostos
Courier. 49,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
The Law ON Collections.

"New ork references are no good" said Mr..
Mullally. attorney for r. g. Dun d Co.'S col
lection agency, Broadway. I'VE never take
them. When note is due, we just crack ahead
and bring suit Then the man must pay costs
besides. That is the way we get our living.
wo rarely ever counsel extensions Nine eases
out Of ten If man wants four or five days and
gets it he'll never pay at all, and the advan-
tage arising from immediate suit is lost. All a
notary has to do in case of q note is to call at
mans residence or place of business. He don't
have to present the note for payment II the
without further notice. It Ii . legal refusal to
nav IL the man isn't there to receive the notary.
That il the way We do business. Our business
Is to get the money for our clients. The cred
itor must look out for himself. wouldn't give
the snap Of my finger for the best reference in
New York" a.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
THE DEADLY OPEN CAR.
Some Remarks by y Physician That tho
Pablo Might Well Heed.

some Remarks by Physician That tho
Pablo Might Well Heed.
New YORK Herald.
"A very frequent cause Of illness and death
In this CITY" said . prominent physician to me
the other night, 'are the open street cars In tho
middle OF the summer they are all very well dur.
ing the daytime, but at night they arc more dan.
gerous TO life than mild smallpox epidemic.
The man who can ride In m open car ut night.
no matter how he 10 dressed or how robust hi
may be, and not take cold 10 0 very rare ind.
vidual. This year, owing TO the early sprint,
the open cars were inflicted on Us much ahead
OF the usual time OF course, cold days spe.
ceeded ana the cars were still kept on and IN.
fortunately well patropized.
ITO this fact trace u great many Of Inc
grip cases about which there has been so much
complaint during the past month. The webrst
feature Of the case Is that no matter how bold
the day or how raw the night air, the pubic In
sist on riding in the open cars IL there ard any
on the road. New Yorkers seem to have an
uncomfortable weakness for them.
"In my opinion" he concluded. at IL almost
criminal to allow the use Of open cars ID this
city, where the atmospheric changes IRE SO
marked and SO sudden"
And then he snuffed, took a quinine dill and
said: II rode In one myself last night. 1t was
very pleasant"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
he WAS HIS UNCLE.
A Country Merchant Makes Rather Start
ling Declaration.

A Country Merchant Makes Rather Start
ling Declaration.
This is . lawyers story, says the Chicago
NeUs!
II think he was o country merchant. Any.
how, he was one Of those pleasant persons who
pass their lives In one spot, read nothing but
the local weekly paper see nobody but their
neighbors, except when, about once In 10
years. they visit Uncle Bildob down In Indiana
yet who know more about everything than any.
body, and know IL moro positively.
"He novor spoke nc secondhand about any.
thing-his information was right from the
~ encountered him In the smoking car-hs
was on tho dsconnial visit TO Uncle Bllaob
He sat facing mo and smoking o bad cigar He
introduced himself 20 mo by blandly contra
dioting statement that ! made TO my com.
panion concerning matter In Chicago about
which ] had rather intimate knowledge. A
York was 80 and so. He observed that was
mistaken. OF course the conversation did not
concern him, but was 80 foolish AZ 10 reply.
/ mentioned a certain case In the Court OF
Oyer and Terminer. He replied severely that
quoted II incorrectly
"Then-more foolishly-I got little nettled,
"if the books hev Il that way the books 10
wrong, he answered, blandly.
"Indeed,' said J. You seem TO have 0
rather Intimate acquaintance with Oyer and
Tsrminer' thought that would crush him.
Hlh-well, should say So he answered
triumphantly.
to ask him how be got il, and what do you
think he said? Without changing . muscle he
retorted;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
Jim. the Penman.

The superb series of performances by the
Madison Square Theater Company was brought t
fttingly to q close with "Jim, the Penmann
last night at the Duquesne Theater. The play
was splendidly cast, Miss Ada Dyas, Of course,
with Mr.. Frederick Robinson carrying on the
honors. Miss Dyas once more enthralied her
audience with that wonderful picture of the
emotions In the scene In which she makes the
discovery of her husbands perfdy. Nothing
better has ever been seen on the stage 1t is
perfect art. Mr.. Robinson's acting Of the
complex character of the heroic villain was
also remarkably fine. Mr.. Holland as the
sleepy detective was as powerful as he was In
the original creation OF the character. Mr..
Barrymore made natural and agreeable Lou,s
PerctU0I and the rest OF the company was en-.
sirely equal TO the demands made upon IT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
Obituary Notes.

DR. WILLIAM W. Dow, one of the Oldest and
most esteemed physicians of Somerville, Mass,
died Friday. aged 81.
HENRY n. GRIDLEY, noted master mechanic
and inventor of saw mill and pulp mill machinery,
died at Fulton. N. Y. Saturday, aged So years.
GENERAL JOHN j. MILHAN. who won his title
as Medical Director of the Third Army Corps dur
ing the Civil War IS dead at New York. He was
prominent physician.
H. p. HAMMETr died Friday at Greenville. SC
He was President of the Piedmont and Camper
down Cotton Mills and one of the most enterpris-
ing manufacturers in the State.
REV. 8. p. GRAY, a well-known Methodist
Episcopal minister, OF the Northern New York
Conference, died at watertown Wednesday. aged
g. He was radical Prohibitionist.
A. W. RINEARsoN, aged 79, the father OF W. @.
York. Lake Erie and Western Railroad. died at
Hamilton, D., yesterday morning Of paralysis.
CAPTAIN LoDowIcK H. FoRDHAM, who died
suddenly In his home, Brooklyn, Thursday, was
the prosperous days of Sag Harbor when whalers
crowded her port.
ADoLPH wooLNER, the Vice President Of the
Whisky Trust died at his residence in Peoria
III. xesterday mSrning, after an illness Of ABOUT
ten days with Inflammation of the bowels. HIS
death was very sudden and unexpected.
JAMES W. BRADLEY, proprietor OF the Tontine
Hotel, New Haven, and one of the oldest hotel
men in Connecticut died Friday evening. He
drove stage between Bridgeport and Woodbury..
In 1853 he went to New Haven and kept hosiery
on State street, which was known to stage drivers
all through New England.
CAPTAIN JOHN j. MFLLAR. OF the New Orleans
drug house of I. L. Lyons & Co.. died Friday
morning. He was one Of the most popular men in
New Orleans. He was born in Delaware. and was
was for years Of the ruling spirits the Royal
Host, the manager Of the annual Mardi Gras pa
Red Cross Society, Vice President Of the Irish
American Club OF New Orleans uiember OF sew.
erai Catholic societies, and former member OF
the Legislature
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
A THIEvING FOWL
Discovery OF Valuable Diamond In tho
Craw Of Quiet Old Hen.

Discovery Of . Valuable Diamond In the
Craw of Quiet Old Hen.
st. Paul Globe
Some time ago the household Of Q gentleman,
we'll known In commercial circles OF Gravan-
hurst. Ont, was very much upset by the loss OF
. valuable diamond ring belonging TO . guest
lady from New York.
Suspicion at once fell on servant, who was
employed rs housemait, but upon her continued
aud earnest denial OF the theft she was retained.
as the gentleman, from a sense Of justice, did
not wish to discharge her on mere suspicion. A
few days after the ring disappeared 1t was
found under the lady's window, with the soli-
taire stone, however, missing. having been pried
out Of the setting. .
1t was supposed that the thief had removed
the diamond to keep 1t from being identified
The mystery was solved. however, recently. in
a most unexpected manner, for ID cleaning .
chicken for dinner the cook discovered a small
round object in its craw, which, on being
cleaned, was found to be the missing diamond.
The supposirion now is that the ring fell
from the lady's hand while she was in bed, and,
the clothes being shaken next morning, 1t fell
from them into the yard, where it was found
by the hen, which. pecking the stone from the
setting, swallowed it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
THE FLAG HAVE CAME!
War Incident That Those Interested
Should Remember.


Should Remember.
New York Press.1
Forming one of circle around the campfire
at the Tenderloin Club few nights ago was
General Dustan, the genial Chairman Of the
Committee Of Epicures. When the Generals
turn came he related the following episode as
having occurred during the late unpleasant
ness which was apropos of the conversation,
which had turned on the convalescence OF Cen
eral Rosecrans, Register of the Treasury.
81 am delighted to hear" said General
Dustan, shat Rosy, as he Is affectionately
called. is we'll again. was with him in Ten.
nessee during the war. never saw him faxed
but once. and on that occasion he had great diff
iculty in keeping a straight face, although pre-
pairing for funeral. He had on his staff mill
itary dude, who got there no one knew how.
He was one of those fellows, respendent in uni
form, who make their horses prance sideways
on parade. He was certainly beautiful to look
at, but he never opened his mouth without IA
tai results. General Plummer had been killed
and the preparations for the funeral In
proper military style were nearly COM
plete A flag was required to cover the
and Roseorans dispatched bis dudish aid
to procure one. Returned with the nag in his
hand, the resplendent creature caused his
snowy horse to pranco up to the General, and.
after saluting, he said: General the flag have
camer A broad grin appeared upon the faces
Of the rest rest Of the staff, hut Roseorans. with
take the fag co the caisson, and, as that
worthy praneed of in great magnihcehoe,
Surgeon Thrale stepped up TO the General, and
salutinE with mock solemnity, remarkcdi
General, the nag have wentp This was 100
the influence OF the hearty laughter that fol.
loWod,U
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-10
A LIoNEsS CLUTCH.

Two Blows From the Animals Paw That
Tore q Trainers Arm.
NEW YORK, May 9.-Patrick Miller. en-
ployed by Herman Reich, the animal importer.
whose stables are at Fourteenth and Bloom
field streets, Hoboken, is in hospital with
frightfuily lacera ted arm. Among the 81 ami
mails there is young lioness.
According to the story of the employees, Mil
ler was feeding the usually tame ioness. While
the animal was eating he put his hand through
the bars and touched her on the neck. She
turned and struck his shoulder with her paw
and tore his arm clear down TO the points Of
his fingers
He almost tainted from the pain when the
animal struck him again, and her claws held
him as in a wise. The other employees beat her
of and Miller dropped to the floor almost un-
conscious. The bone Of Millers arm is broken.
and the hospital authorities say it will probably
be necessary to amputate the arm.