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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

The following advice from an experienced
electrician with regard to live wires is worth
remembering: Never touch an electric wire
that has fallen down across your way while
you are standing on the ground, as your body
will become 4 conductor for the electric fluid
to the earth, unless you have rubber boots
upon your feet Linemen are sometimes seen
pulling these lines about, but they have in
sulating rubber boots upon their feet or gloves
of like material upon their hands: and some
people. supposng these coverings to be only
used for protection against the wet weather,
have foolishly grasped the wires and received
severe shocks in consequence. In handling or
drawing any wire lying. over any of the ordi-
nary street wires. especially such as convey
currents for electric lighting. use a dry hand
line for the purpose or grasp the wire with
insulated pncers. Never close a circuit with
out giving notice to all concerned. A telegraph
notice received in the back of the neck gener-
ally arrives too late to do any good. On no
condition let two wires touch your body at the
same time. Don't think that any wire is not
dangerous. There is a difference between a
gun with a cap on it and one without that can
be detected with the aked eye; but loaded
wire-whO knoweth it?'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Street Railway Express Servioe.

Not long since one of the electric roads run.
ming near cemetery organized a funeral train
with hearse and mourners' coaches all COM
plete, so that the sad journey from the heart OF
the city to the place of burial could be made
cheaply and conveniently and with th. avoid.
ance of many of the disagreeable features now
incidental to graveyard pOmp and pageantry.
A later innovation is an electric railway ex-
press service esi ablished in Western town, by
means of which, for small charge, all the
packages bound outward for the suburbs are
gathered up at the depot and then delivered
along the route, to the nfirite relief of market
ers, shoppers and weary heads of the family.
who had been wont to play the part of express
wagons. Evidently there is a saving also In
this arrangements for the stores which need no
longer send one of their own wagons five miles
out to deliver 4 25-cent package. 1t is not i'm
probable that a system of this kind can be
worked up and developed very profitably.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

possessed og that could tackle lion.
Three thousand years ago Ulysses was recog-
nized by his old dog Argus after his own
swineherd, Emmaus, failed to recognize
him. All the wealthy personages of ancient
times had their valuable and noted dogs.
Plutarch tells us of Alcibiades, who cut off
the ornamental tail of his $500 dog. Myron,
the sculptor, inmortalized it in art by put
ting it in marble. This was 1000 years
ago.
To-day dogs are in as great demand. A
good dog is still the best of companions,
whether tor man, woman, or child. Ladies
carry them in their arms. Children romp
with them. Gentlemen hunt with them,
ride with them. walk with them.
From an Experienced Judge.
But good many people couldn't tell q
st. Bernard dog from Newfoundland.
Several years of close study and observation
in the field and kennel, and as judge at
bench shows, have made me thoroughly ia-
miliar with dogs of all breeds, and the fol-
lowing hints on the selection of a good dog
are given for the benefit of those who have
not gwen the matter sufficient study.
Probably the most useful of all dogs is the
hunting dog. There is great deal of game
all over the country, and much interest is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
A BIRD ROMANCE.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.l

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH.l
A little Geek Robin once sat in 4 tree,
And he swung himself there as blthe as could
Till little Miss Robin by passing that way
Gave him sorrow for joy aud obscured the
bright day.
Poor Robin. each feather reflects his sad heart
AS he sits on an old barren linn quite apart.
Not leaf nor bud does the rough surface
hide,
All, birdie, we know you'll not long here abide.
Now presently out in the soft bosomed wood
He esped fair form, heard a voice that he
loved,
And over the distance that now seems so long
He flies, while he MARBLES an amorous song.
Miss Robins small ear is not deaf to his plea,
Nor does she require him to bow on one knee
While he tells her about sweet work he has
Where they two will build round mansion
quite grand.
Through the leaves overhead you can see the
And tinkllng brook murmurs soft lullaby,
Hepaticas raise their sweet pink and blue
heads
Master Robin had come to this point in his lay,
And was just turning over what more he
should say.
w ucH uoIu JusL as lubClouS do CAo AOLu
could be
Flew rauntingly near to his seat in the tree.
Then away flew the moth, and away flew the
bird,
Nor once thought of the answer he ought to
have heard.
He forgot that Miss Robins enjoy what they've
done,
And even moth tastes better when won.
He would not have her rufie her pIumage. no
doubt,
Nor tire her sweet wings out in fitting about.
But Robin, she's tired of waiting for thee,
And so weary grown of her seat in the tree.
Now the evening shades come. and the babbling
brook
Sings lullaby songs to the dear little nook.
The hepaticas lift up their soft, fragrant heads,
But no little birds are asleep in their beds.
A Cock Robin sits near at hand on the ground,
And tear from his eye falleth down, large and
round.
A fat moth, smooth and sleek, lies beside at his
feet,
Which he don't seem to be very hasty to eat.
He looks up at the nook, he looks down At his
prey,
say,
Come, dear little Robin, and live here with me,
For she's hown OF to live in another birds tree.
VIRGINIA
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A PRETTY ROMANCE.
How q Pretty San francisco Maiden Be-
came an Artist.
Ev,

How q Pretty San Francisco Maiden Be-
came an Artist.
San Francisco Examlner.1
Her first start in her chosen profession can
be directly traced to a large English mastif
owned by her family, although her artistic as
pirations date back to her early childhood.
One day. while accompanied by the mastiff, she
passed the open door of a sculptor'5 studio.
The animal rushed in and with apparent de-
liberation, knocked over the pedestal upon
which was placed for exhibition the artists
latest work.
An arm and leg were shattered, and the
piece lay a seeming wreck on the floor. The
attendant was wild. The girl endeavored to
make excuses for the dog. but nothing would
answer. Offers were made to pay for the dam
age, but TO no avail. The man. dreading that
upon the artists return he would lose his
position, was inconsolable. The girl begged to
be allowed 10 repair the piece. and alter re-
peated entreatieS, the man consented with the
remark that while he did noe believe it could
be fixed, he was very certain she could not in
jure it.
He mixed the clay for her and watched with
interest the Impractical fingers doing the
work that The accomplished artist had so lately
finished and taken so much pride in An hour
passed with most gratifying results; the arm
was restored and was perfect; the attendant
was happy. Another hour the leg approached
completion, when 10, the artist appeared on the
scene. He took in the scene at a glance, and,
unuoticed by the occupants of the room,
watched the work.
Finished, explanations are in order and given.
The artist is charmed, declares tbe work of
restoration had added new charms to the piece,
and having heard from the girl the great am
bitiOn of her life, went with her to her home
and insisted that her parents should allow her
an opportunity to learn the art for which she
had evidently SO much inherent talent
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MRS. sHELDoN's AFRICAN TOUR.
Something About the Outfit She Has Had
Made for the Trip.

Something About the Outfit She Has Had
Made for the Trip.
Pail Mall Budget
Mrs. Sheldon, the lady who has Just set
out to explore Africa, bought a portion of
her outfit in Old Bond street. saw several
flannel gowns that had been made for her.
They had blouse bodices, and were of a very
simple cut. A pith hat with a dome crown
was trimmed with light silk and lined with
green. This last color is protection to
the eyes in scOrching climate. A bowie
knife and another dreadful-looking knife
with ever so many blades were engraved
with the owners name. Mrs. Sheldon will
carry the first weapon concealed in the front
of her bodice.
She has taken with her large number of
small air-tight trunks capable OF holding a
weight OF 90 pounds each. Sixty pounds is
8 nigger'S load.
The lingerie and gowns that were shown
to me were fashioned very simply. The
sleeping-bag is the queerest thing have
seen tor a long time. 1t resembles a coffin,
aud is made Of blanketng and macintosh.
You unfasten the middle of the bag, en-
scouce yourself inside, button it up again,
anS only your head is visible. A Nor
wegian cooking-boI is desirable thing to
possess either at home or abroad. 1t will
keep a pot of soup or a joint simmering for
eight hours. Before placing the joint in
the box it is necessary 10 bring it to the boil
over the fire. The box can also be used as
an lce-safe or refrigerator.
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taken in hunting. When man starts on ar
expedition he takes with him setter or q
pointer. Among most sportsmen the former
has the preference on account of his long
coat. which is a protection against briars,
and also means of keeping the animal
warm. The pointer being short-coated dog,
is preferable in warm climates, and in open
country he is the equal of the setter, owing
to the fact that he can run for longer time
without requiring water. Settlers are gen.
orally used North, while pointers are pre-
ferred in the South. OF late years pointer
and settlers have been bred up to very high
standard.
The Three Kinds of Settlers.
There are three different breeds of settlers
English, Irish and the Gordon. Of these, the
Elglish setter is the most tractable, the
Irish setter being somewhat headstrong, and
the Gordon not possessing the amount of
dash and speed of either. In the selection
of an English setter puppy, the following
characteristic points should be noted: A
Clearly defined skull and muzzle, the latter
being straight from eye to nose, and square
at the end: eve, dark in color and mild OF
expression; ears low set, and lying fiat on
the cheek; neck of good length, without
throatiness Ga superabundance of skin on
the under side of the neck); shoulders slant
ing; n bs well sprung back OF the shoulders;
loins strong and very slightly arched; STILES
well bent; legs straight and possessing fair
amount OF bone; feet round and we'll padded,
and toes close together; tail carried on a
line with the back; coat silky and straight
The most fashionable colors are black,
white and tan. Next in order comes the
blue belton, which is white, with small
black markings. After this comes black and
white, lemon and white, or liver and white.
The latter frequently occurs in well-bred
settlers, but is not fashionable or desirable
color. The least desirable color is solid
liver.
The Gordon and the Irish Breeds.
Aside from color, which in the Gordon
setter should be black and tan, the Gordon s
conformation is similar to that of the En-
glsh setter, with the exception of being a
trife heavier throughout. The Irish setter
should be of deep mahogany red,
lighter, and OF a more racy build, narrower
in the head, and with less coat.
A well-bred setter puppy costs about $50,
whereas an adult dog, possessing superior
field qualities and we'll broken, often sells
for $500 or 81 900.
In selecting pointer puppy, the instruc-
tions given in the case of setter will ap-
ply, with the single exception that a
pointers coat should be short and moder-
ateiy hard. Liver and white or lemon and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
WIRES In THE STORM.
Buried or Aerial COnduits Seem Nee
eSsary More Than Ever.
STORAGE BATTERIES FOR CARS
Few Timely Hints as to the Handling
of Live Conductors.
FLUID AND FLEXIBLE ISSULAToRs
PREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH,

PREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH!
Rarely have the wires suffered so much in
the open country as they have done this
year, and scarcely any State has escaped
from the interruption of its telegraphic and
telephone communication except one or two
in the extreme South. Not only have tho
wires been down" more than once for hun
dreds of miles continuously, but heavy
storms of SNOW and rain, or wet fogs, have
made the leakage on the long circuit so great
that it has been practically impossible to
drive current through.
The experience of New York in having to
send its kilograms to Philadelphia by ex-
press has been matched elsewhere, and the
loss IN revenue and repairs has been enor-
nous. Under such circumstances the ques-
tion has arisen again whether some of these
wires could not be buried so as to insure the
maintenance of communication between the
larger cities. Even if regular telegraphic
business were not possible, there ought, il
is reasonably argued. to be some means of
keeping touch. During the memorable
blizzard of 1888 New York and Boston talkad
by means of submarine cable, via Europe and
that suggested the desirability Of at least one
light cable running close along the shore and
htDb up DY Lne Government II OY nobody else.
But it seems that commercial and economical
reasons would dictate resort TO some improved
methods defiant of all bad weather and the
suggestion is now made that, if the long wires
cannot be put under ground, they should az
least be put in strong aerial tunnels of IRON,
steel or glass. This plan is thought by some to
be open to the objection that the aerial WIRE
way would succumb as readily as an open net
work on insulator pins. 1t resembles also q
plan brought forward not long ago in New
York, where well-kDown electrical engineer
proposed two or three years ago to run continu-
Gus wire boxes along the street on poles, con-
tending that the conduit would be much safer
and much less conspicuous than so many loose,
dangling strands.
In Germany the main trunk lines ofIthe Gov
ernment telegraphs between the larger cities
are underground, and are said to be operating
very satisfactorily; but then the distances we
are dealing with are much greater. and it Is not
desirable to add to the expenses by additional
relaying or repeating of the messages. The
problem is a very interesting one. and it de-
serves note that Morse tried to deal with it so
years ago, and essayed with lead cable which
he at last abandoned for the overhead wires We
are now SO familiar with, and which render
such inestimable service as to make their rup-
ture public misfortune.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Is CLIMATE THE CAUSEf
Window and Barillas Compared, to the
Latter's Detriment.

New York W orld.
Two announcements have Just been made
in the newspapers which sharply contrasted
the career of public man in the United States
and among the Central and South American
Republic. The news came from Washington
that Secretary Window, who had been a sue
cessful business man for many years, whose
financial Judgment was SO highly esteemed by
many of his fellow citizens irrespective of
party, and whom tile great Republican party
had delighted TO honor with the Secretaryship
of the Treasury, the bighesI position IN the
Cabiner, had left estate of only SlT5 900. '.At
least six men out OF teE." said Il veteran OBJ
server of public events yesterday "who held
any such position as Windows in the other
States alluded to would have left much nearer
that amount in hundreds of thousands than in
thousands of dollars. A Central American
Secretary of the Treasury who retired poor
wouldn't be considered very able man. Look
at President Barillas, of Guatemala, about
whose private fortune the announcement has
Just been telegraphed that he has between 81
100000 and S3. 0O0OO0 carefully invested in
Europe. President Barrios, of the same State,
left estate of S. O00 900 5000 900 safely in
vested abroad. President Diaz of Mexico. is
known to possess large private fortune well
into the millions, made while he was IN office.
HIS brother owns one of the most famous
marble Quarries near the City of Mexico, from
which many public buildings have been con-
structed. Things like this make one proud of
Americans, especially when they live in the
United StsteS"
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the place. l have been frequently urged to
60 abroad and establish place in London
or Paris, where American drinks are mac
tically unknown, although the most absurd
concoctons are prepared and sold under that
name. don't think it would pay simply
from the fact that you can't get people to
change their habits very easily. 1t would
attract Americans and that is about all.
"a good deal Of the fascination of mixed
drink depends on the way it is served. The
using of four or five fancy glasses to make
one drink, and the graceful manner of get
ting the Ingredients together have great
deal to do with the success Of the drink.
There is more in that than most people are
aware of. 1t is just like serving fine food
on delicate china and in refined manner
calculated to provoke the appetite of the
customer"
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CHINESE PORCELAIN.
1t Was First Manufactured Between 1S5 b.
&. and 81 =. ID.

1t Was First Manufactured Between 1S5 B..
&. and 81 >. ID.
Saturday Review
Prot. Stanislas Julien, in his work on
Chinese porcelain, states his belief that the
manufacture was first introduced between
the wears 1S5 B. C. and 81 A. D., and bases
bis opinion on the mention which occurs in
works of that period OF the word which is
now used to express porcelain" DR.. Hirth
points out that the word was then applied to
"earthenware," and shows, by reference to
later medical authorities, that, though GER
tain medicinal properties were supposed to
be possessed bv the earth now used for
making porcelain, no hint is given of a
knowledge of the ceramic art. This is, after
all, however. only negative proof, and
does not finally dispose OF the matter. But
the presumption is certainly in favor of DR..
Hirth's supposition, and it we are to accept
1t we must believe that porcelain was not
manufactured in Chin until the seventh
century.
Like many arts, this one has its yicissi-
tudes and on the several occasions when
during political fumults. the factories have
been destroyed and the work people dis
persed, the methods of mixing the colors
and molding the shapes have been to some
extent lost. To this fact are to be attributed
the high prices which prevail for all pieces
of porcelain which bear evidences of gen.
uiue age. To native collector an unques-
tionable piece of Sung dynasty cracked
porcelain is much what Mazarin Bible is
TO book collector among ourselves, and the
best specimens of the products of the Ming
dynasty C1368-1644) are scarcely less valued.
Vases within which are painted lions, roll
lug balls, or dragons with phenixes, fetch
prices which would astonish even the eager
buyers at the salesrooms in King street. and
when genuine pieces of blue and white of
this period are offered for sale they find q
constantly rising market. 1t is recorded
that about 100 years ago pair o. cups of
this last kind was valued by native collect
ors at $500
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The Popular Yorkshire Terrier.


adult dog from 5000 to $500.
The Popular Yorkshire Terrier.
But there is another little dog that ladies
love to fondle, and that is the Yorkshire
terrier. The dog is somewhat smaller than
the Spaniel, and weighs from four to seven
pounds. Its coat should be long and silky.
The coats of some of these dogs, when parted
in the middle of the back, reach to the
ground. The color on the back should be
of silvery blue; legs and head of golden tan.
A terrier puppy can be had for $50 or $40;
an adult dog from 500 up.
For gentleman's place in the country
there is no handsomer or more desirable dog
than the ST. Bernard. He is especially kind
with children, and proves an excellent
guard. He is gentle, and at the same time
courageous. Within the last eight years
there have been many st. Bernards im-
ported at high prices, $500 having actually
been paid for one.
The Model ST. Bernard Animal.
The appearance of pure St. Bernard
should be as follows: skull broad; muzzle
short, square and deep; ears small, and car
rIed close TO the cheeks; eyes benevolent in
expression; height, from 80 to 81 inches at
the shoulder; weight, between $50 and 200
pounds; immense bone, and with general
massive appearance; coat, about five inches
in length and profuse, without inclination
to curl,
But two coors are recognized: the tawny
orange, with white markings, and brindle,
with white markings. The most desirable
markings are soiid-colored body, with
blaze in the face; white collar, ruffle, paws,
and tip of tail. Many well-5red st. Ber-
nards, however, may be almost entirely
white.
Few Pure Newfoundlands Left.
There was time when Newfoundland
dogs were prime favorites. But that time
is past. The disposition of the Newfound-
land is not altogether reliable. The breed
has completely run out in this country.
There are probably not more than two or
three good specimens here, and even on the
Island of Newfoundland it would be hard
to ind one. There are still few in Eng
land. however. 1t is customary to call
every big, black, rough-coated dog New
foundland, by those inexperienced in canine
matters; whereas, such dog may not have
one drop of Newfoundland blood in his
veins. Another erroneous impression is
that Newfoundland dogs coat is curly.
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When the modern storage battery was Arss
introduced we were told that IN future We
should have electricity delivered to our houses
every morning like the milk. Now electricians
are regarding with much satisfaction the fact
that after exhaustive tests and experiments
with the most improved systems of traction the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company, of
Washington have adopted the storage battery.
Mr. e. o. Mailloux, to whose earnest work in
this field during the last few years this result
is largely due. stated in a recent speech at the
New York Electric Club. that it was with him
4 matter of conviction that the storage battery
would soon be recognized as the ideal system
for cities of certain size, and he wished to
place on record his confirmation of the opinion
which an eminent authority had already ex.
pressed, that for cities below 500 900 population
the storage battery will be the solution Of tho
rapid transit problem on surface roads.
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Fluid Insulatora.

A type Of insulator hitherto little known 10
coming into use. A recess in the porcelain
body of the insulator is filed with an Insulating
fluid which neither freezes nor evaporates, and
will not support the slightest film OF dust.
Other recommendations claimed for it arc thas
oils and lasts three or four years. even in the
hottest and driest climate. A clean and highly.
insulating fluid surface Is thus inferposed be-
tween the line and the earth. and the insulators
are found to be especially efficient in rainy
weather. The insulation fluid is prepared in
London under a secret process.
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They should not weigh over eight or ten
pounds. The skull should be very round;
muzzle short-the shorter the better-with
a decided depression where the muzzle joins
the skull; eyes should be large, round and
prominent; ears long and pendulant, and
placed low on the head; coat long, straight
and silky. AS to color, the King Charles is
black and tan, the Blenheim lemon and
white and the Prince Charles black, white
and tan.
The Japanese spaniel is different in that
its ears are short and its tail is carried over
the back; in the three varieties first de-
scribed the tails are docked. The prevail