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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
The Leading Pittsburg, Pa,
Dry Goods House. Thursday. March rs, ISH
Jl5. HlRNE X III. s.
PENN AVE. STORES
LADIES'
SPRING AND SUMMER
SUITS.

From the least that a good,
stylish, all-wool suit can be sold
for, up to the highest priced
costumes made or imported,
our present stock shows very
complete lines of grades and
styles The convenience of
buying custom-made garments
and the fact that we warrant
a aperfect fit in every case, and
make all necessary alterations
free of charge, make it all to
your interest to patronize our
Suit Parlors. Bright and large,
handsomely reftted, you cannot
find in these cities so desirable
place to make selections.
With such an assortment of
Suits in every grade, from $40
up, and in every popular and
stylish material, including the
latest novelty fabrics and new
est trimming, and all in the
most fashionable cuts, a lady
has nothing more 20 desire.
Courteous and efficient sales
people and experienced filters
wait upon you.
We pay especial attention to filing orders for
Black Suits for mourning purposes, taking
measures and making alterations in one days
lime.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
ALeader of AIILeaders,

The finest. softest glazed dongola kid
ladies' shoes. at 81, stylish, com lortable,
serviceable, at G. d. Simen's, 7S Ohio
street, Allegheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

LINoLEUMs at prices not to be found in
any other store in either city at Welty's, 100
Federal street, g. 81. SO and II Park way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
The Pressmen's Delegates.

Pressmen's Union, No. 13, met last night and
elected John w. Warden, of the Office of the
National StOckman and FuTn,eT, delegate to
the International convention in Boston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
A Great Difference.

La Grippe makes everybody tired and
oppressed. Exactly opposite effects follow
the use of Iron City Brewery's fine beers or
ale
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
DRESSES AND GOWNS.
Easter Opening

To-day and Tomorrow. Choice selections Of
spring dresses. Ladies' Suit Parlor.
PARCELS & JOKES, 90 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

ANGosTURA BITTERs are the mosteffica
sious stimulant to excite the appetite.
, TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

EASTER teck scarfs at James H. Aiken &
Co. s, 100 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE.
Myer GaIIinSer,

Yoder law building, corner Fifth and Wylie
avenues. Telephone, 1907. Take elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26
WHAT is 694?

Special To Let Lists To-Day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-26

HUNDREDS of rolls oil cloth from 2Oc per
yard to the best grades at Welty's, 12O Fed
eral street. 65, 81, 60 and II Park way. IT'S
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
Trees in Heaven.

o! am so glad that the holy land of
Heaven is like the holy land of Pales-
tine and Syria, is a great place for
trees, an orchard of them, grove OF
them, a forest of them. St. John saw
them along the streets and on both
sides of the river, and every month
they yielded great crop of fruit. You
know what an imposing appearance
trees give to city on earth, but how
it exalts my idea of Heaven when St.
John describes the city on high as hav-
ing its streets and it's rivers lined with
them. o, the trees! the treesi the
jasper walls, the fountains, the temples
were not enough. There would have
been something wanting yet. So to
complete all that pomp and splendor
behold the upbranching trees of life.
Not like those stripped trees now
around us, which, like banished min.
strels, through the long winter night
utter their dolorous lament, or in the
blast moan like lost spirits wandering
up and down the gale, but their lea1
shall never wither. Whether you walk
on the banks of the river you will be
under trees, or by the heavenly temple
under trees, or along the palace of the
King Immortal under trees. Blessed
are they that do His commandment:
that they may have right to the tree O.
life" Stonewall Jackson's dying utter
ance was beautifully suggestive: lie
us cross over and lie down under the
trees. "-IdlnaGqe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
A Family With Traditions.

Sometimes we come upon family
unique as bit of genre painting. No
need of family portraits or yellowed
title-deed to proclaim this house with
traditions. The walls breathe them,
as old chests breathe lavender. Chairs,
tables, and trumpery knick-knacks up
on the mantels and the corner shelves
take airs to themselves as having had
their beauty at compound interest
years and years. and all but join in the
conversation. Is story told? Age
has lent it bouquet fine as of wine in
cobwebbed vaults. Is a song sung?
Ten to one it is very silly old song,
but it has the charm of an heirloom.
And as you watch the family move and
speak and smile, you are dimly aware
that it is in accordance with laws and
customs all their own.
They live in an atmosphere of Ind
ian-summer haze. Hence they are not
ferret-eyed for flaws of society or char
acter, and may never be heard of
among the worlds master-minds. But
they are very gentle livers. deeply
human hearts. Their web of tradition
is as prophetic of sunny weather as
are gossamer webs in autumn. Often
they are of the stuff of which martyrs
are made.-Harper'S Bazaar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
The Glance Interrogatory.

Talleyrand, like most diplomatists,
was famous for his attention to the de-
tails of etiquette. He prided himself
on an ability to adjust his mode of ad-
dress to the rank and position of the
person to whom he was speaking. On
one occasion, when a number of dis
tinguished men were dining with him,
he varied his formula, when invit-
ing them to partake of beef, in
such a manner as to suit the rank of
the respective persons. May I have
the honor of sending your royal high
ness little beef?" he asked prince of
blood. To a duke he said: Mon
seigneur, permit me to send you little
beef" Marquis" he continued. may
I send you some beefP" "Viscount,
pray have little beef" Baron, do
you take beef?" ran the next interrog-
alton. Monsieur" he said to an un-
titled gentleman, ''some beefp" To
his secretary he remarked, casually,
'Beef?" But there was one gentle
man left who deserved even less con-
sideration than the secretary, and
Talleyrand, posing his knife in the air,
favored him with look of interroga-
fiOn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
How to Keep Shoes Soft.

When shoes are only blacked the
leather soon becomes hard and dry, the
best-ftting pair will be uncomfortable.
and here and there little cracks will
appear. which will soon become chasms.
Every week or two the backing should
be wiped off with a damp cloth, the
shoe should be allowed to dry and then
be rubbed with the best harness oil.
Every part. in cluding the sole and the
seams, should be oiled, and the oil
given chance to soak in. The tough
est leather can be made soft in this
way, and good leather will, after this
treatment, feel like kid. The shoe will
wear three times as long and be in
finitely more comfortable in the wear
ing. Vaseline is thought by some to be
superior to harness oil. The easiest
way to clean rubber overshoes which
have become muddy is with vaseline
A little 'swab" of flannel on the enc
of a stick is good for this purpose.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
THE CHURCH BELL.
A Relic OF Primitive Times, and of No
Use in Cities.

Nowadays pretty much every man,
woman, and child carries costly
Waltham, an Elgin, or cheap Water
bury watch. A generation or two ago
watches were only carried by people of
the tall clock in the hall or upon the
cheap Connecticut clock on the kitchen
shelf. There was no convenient way
of regulating time, and no one knew
whether his clock was correct. 1t was
not day of railroads. Now railroads
run on time, and everybody can set his
depends upon the village bell to tell
village bell was an absolute necessity
in old times. Every city church needed
its bell also. This is now changed. says
the N. Y. Independent Congregational.
A church bell is survival. no longer
of any use in the city and of little use
in the country. A person who wants to
know when il is time to go to church
looks at his watch and does not wait for
the bell. He does not set his watch by
the bell, but looks at his watch to see if
the bell is right.
All this means that the bell has come
to be of no use. 1t is kept out of senti-
ment, and not for any advantages
which it subserves. In city. or in a
crowded population, or where it is
likely to disturb the sick, a bell has
come to be positive nuisance. Con-
stantly cases occur like that just re-
ported of the First Baptist church in
West Philadelphia-whic has stopped
the ringing of its bell out of regard for
the sick. Many of our most expensive
churches are now built without steeples,
or, if the plan requires a steeple, the
erection of the steeple is put off until
money is more abundant. Where a
steeple is retained it is simply matter
of ornament. simply reminiscence of
the past, absolutely useless. Consist
ency would require that if there be no
bell there should be no belfry. and that
is what we are coming to. A church
tower is an expensive thing, and the
money which used to be expended on
the tower can now go into more i'm
portant Sunday school and mission
rooms. The day is fast coming when
the churchspire, the finger pointing
heavenward, will cease to exist because
it will be only shame and a pretense.
indicating what does not exist and is
not called for. With it is already 60
ing much of the pre-eminence of the
Gothic architecture, as there is no
longer any necessity that churches in
our cities should vainly rival with their
towers the height of the new buildings.
The new buildings would tower above
them at their best. In the country the
bell may properly survive longer. 1t
has pleasant sound. 1t is of use in
time of fires; it rings merry chime for
weddings or for Independence day; it
tells the people of death; its sound does
not annoy the sick, as in overcrowded
habitations. But in the city and in the
large towns the bell is doomed, and the
steeple with it.
We may regret all this. The senti-
ment of the bell is sweet, but there will
be sweeter sentiment and finer use
in the mission hall and the reading
room.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
PITlES THE HUNGRY.
The PraIseworthy Habit of Park Row
Window Cook.

A man who wore white linen cap
and big white apron was cooking
ham and eggs a night or two ago on a
restaurant in Park row, says the N. Y.
San. A little crowd gathered in front
of the window to watch him. In the
crowd were two street arabs. They
stood close to the window and pressed
their faces against the glass in their
eagerness to see the ham and eggs
cooking. The boys looked hungry.
After awhile the man in the white
cap glanced at the crowd. He saw the
boys, looked steadily and critically at
them for few seconds, and then turned
to pour some pancake batter on the
griddle to fill an order. Then, with.
out looking up again, he broke two
eggs on the griddle and cooked them.
He turned them over and cooked them
on both sides. Then he took two thick
pieces of bread and put an egg on each.
He glanced up again, saw the two boys
still standing outside, nodded pleasant
ly to them, went to the door and gave
them the bread and eggs. The little
fellows took the food eagerly and went
up the street eating it.
Then the man in the white cap re.
turned to his regular cooking.
DO you do that sort of thing oftenP'
asked man who sat eating his supper
not far from the cook.
'Oh. about dozen times day, ]
guess, answered the cook. Il sup.
pose I'm too good-natured for this bust
ness, but l can't bear to see those little
fellows looking hungry while l am
cooking. 1t makes me feel mean
especially on cold nights"
But doesn't the proprietor object to
your giving away his food?"
i am the proprietor. don't think
that l lose much by putting something
hot into friendless boys stomach. I
l was a millionaire I'd do something tc
astonish this town. I've often told my
wife that if was millionaire l would
build place as big as the Madison
Square garden, and fill it with tables
and chairs. Then I'd give poor boys
three square meals day every day in
the year. That's the way would en-.
Joy myself if l was rich. and think I'd
get the worth of my money"
Then he went on cooking ham anC
eggs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
Insects in Their Flight

1t is an opinion generally entertain
ed that the noise produced by insects,
such as the gadfy and bee, during
their flight arises from the vibration
or rapid motion of their wings. Such
supposition is extremely plausible at
first sight. We see the animal moving
through the air; we know that the
wings are in a state of rapid motion,
and we also know that it is natural for
body rapidly vibrating to cause a
sound. But like many other hypoth-
eses which owe their origin to the evil
dence of the senses alone, this appears
| to be erroneous.
This subject has been investigated
with much ingenuity and the conclu-
sion arrived at is very different from
! the common belief. 1t has been found
that the wings have no part in the
| formation of the sound, for the hum of
the insect continues even when its
wings are entirely cut away. The part
of the insect by which alone the sound
is produced is the breast or thorax. In
two-winged insects this consists simply
of a cavity covered by the membrane,
which exhibits on its surface various
elevations and depressions, but is never
theless perfectly continuous. To this
hollow case are attached different sets
of muscles which serve for the motions
of the legs and wings and are capable
of contracting the cavity in various
directions. In the cavity of the in
sect's thorax there are two very small
holes, which let air out or in as the
wings rise or fall.
There is therefore. connected with
the motion of the wings a constant
proportionally rapid and intense
breathing and this breathing is the
true cause of the sound. 1t is the
effiuX and influx of the air which pro-
duces the buzz or hum which we hear,
just as the current of air draws music
from the Eolian harp when forced at
short intervals through the small holes
of the sound board, or by mechanism
similar to that of the mouth in whist.
ling.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
An Over-ZeaIous Minister.

Rev. Samuel G. Smith, of St. Paul,
is noted not only for pulpit oratory but
| for practical works. He holds, it is
said, that one atom of practical Christ
iapity is worth world of mere piety.
He is ever ready to step out of the pull
pit and take hand in the enforcement
of the laws. He is himself keen in the
use of ridicule and as keenly sensitive
| to it's shafts when it is turned upon
| him. He is, therefore. ever on the
alert to being victimized in any way.
| The following joke concerning him is
going the rounds:
Some time before w. P. Murray
ceased to be city attorney, DR.. Smith
| happened in upon him one afternoon,
leading a boy of II years by the hand.
"Mr. Murray, l want you to have
-, who keeps a saloon down here on
Fourth street, arrested. He gave this
boy drink"
well! ahem!" was the first charac.
a winking, twitch or two of the head
and brush or so of the hand over the
head and face. What time were YOU
in that saloon-ladP" quizzed the at
torney.
| oeSI hehI ouGd IL ullhhlI aSo, lePlle"
the boy modestly.
Hum; yes, yes! How did you come
to 60 IMP"
Don know. Jes happened to-"
Gave you drink, did they?"
.'Yaas."
And the boy wiped his nose with al
upward stroke of the palm of his hand
while DR.. Smith looked on with an ex
preston of satisfaction. Mr.. Murray
scratched his head minute and pro
ceeded.
"Ahem; well, what did they give yol
to drink?'
Glass of water" replied the youth
calmly.
why didn't you tell me that?'
shouted the divine, turning very ret
in the face.
You didn't ask me, ST." returned
the youth. demurely.-Pioneer Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
Swimming Glove.

A swimming glove which insures
swift movement in the water. has been
invented by Spaniard. The glove
has webbed fingers like the feet of a
waterfowl, so that on spreading out
the fingers during the propelling stroke
in swimming, comparatively large
surface will be presented to the water
and consequently the propelling action
will be greatly increased.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

Prince Bismarck is said to bear up
well against the neglect into which he
has fallen, finding mental occupation
and diversion as well in his business
enterprises. He is especially interested
in his new brewery. The Princess
takes their changed position far more
to heart.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
The Wise Little City Girl.

What are these funny little green
things?" asked Flossie of her country
cousin, pointing to number of pea
pods.
Those are peas" said Tommy.
You can't fool me-" retorted
Flossie. peas come in big red cans.
-HaYper's Bazar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
Royal Saxon China.

The royal Saxon collection of china,
the finest lot of Dresden china in the
world, has just been greatly increased
by the addition to it of the $4,000
pieces of DR.. Gustav Spitzner. The
museum now contains about $4,000
pieces from the Meissen factory.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

A beggar journal has been started in
Paris for the purpose of suggesting to
beggars the best methods of pursuing
their calling. 1t is said to be success
full.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

How well preserved Lord Bawn-
bawst isis he not great swell?"
"Oh. yes! with a burst of conf
dence:) Do you know when he ar
rived he was obliged to pay duty on
himself as work of tPn-BrookLyas
Life.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
For sale by
FRANK G.. HALSTEAD,
No. Z, Riddle Block, RAVENNA.
Agent for Portage County.
Snecial Offer,

Special oter.
WeWere in luck in the purchase of large lot
of nice Silver Thimbles at special low prices.
Our friends get them at 25e each lettered to suit
THE E. r. WAIT CO.
Diamonds, Diamonds!
See them this week You can save money if
you have an y idea of buying Diamonds.
THE e. r WAIT CO.
Silver Ware
Is all new and first class; no old stock. Prices
are low as any one dare make.
Clocks, Clocks,
Something new and pretty. that costs but lit
tie money THE E. z. WAIT co.
Gold Pens.
The finest to be found in the city. Prices sat-
isfactory. THE E WAIT CO.
Shears, Scissors!
The only line of fully warranted goods to be
found in the city. THE E. r, WAIT CO.
Jewelry, Jewe1ry!
An endless variety. and the prices are tco low
" - '''-'-'' ' THE E. r. WAIT co.
Table Ware.
We can show you the best selection in the city.
Knives. Forks. Spoons. &c:
Rings, Rings, Rings!
Diamonds Opals. Pearls. Garnets. hubies.
Moonstones. &c, atprieeS to please All.
~n IT N FTT .. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

Berlin horse cars carry annually
nearly 100, 900, 900 passengers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

RAvENNA O. Feb. 2, 1891
MERRY Bros Your agent for Portage county
used Lewis Benefits dehorning fluid on the
calves for last spring. can say it stopped their
horns from growing, without any injury to the
calves. w. 5. CHURCHlLL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

Wewere in luck in the purchase of a large lc
of nice Silver Thimbles at special low prices
Our friends get them at 25c each. lettered to sui
THE E. 3. WAIT CO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
TIE SAW REPLACED

Theshorn removed by theuse of fluid. No shock
to the system. Cam be used in fly time. No raw
surface left for flies to work on. No after treat
ment required. Every bottle guaranteed to do
the work without injury to the calf. or money
refunded.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18

RAvENNA. O., Feb. End. 1891
MERRY BRos.-Your Agent for Portage county
used Lewis Benefits dehorning fluid on a
half dozen calves for the last spring. 1t worked
like charm R. S. ELKINS.
JOHN W. D0NNALLY,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-18
Diamonds, Diamonds!

See them this week. You can save money i
you have any idea of buying Diamonds
THE e. r WAIT CO.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-08-06
Late Kentucky election returns al
Information for Bald Men.

It has long been said that whosoever
shall invent a mean to make the hair
grow on the heads of bald men will
make a fortune beside which the mil
lions of all other patent medicine pro-
prietors will pale into l%ittleness. Per
haps a barber has hit upon the plan for
solving the problem and making the
fortune.
He says that the recent successful ex-
periments in skin grating reveal a sim
pie n in which any bald man may
get a full head of hair. There need be
no pain during the process, because the
use of anasthetics will overcome the
hurt of the surgeons knife in removing
the bald scalp. All that the candidate
for a new head of hair must endure will
be a stay of two or three weeks indoors
while the new scalp is growing in place.
AS to the question whether the new
scalps must come from dead men or live
men, the barber suggests that this will
be merely a question Of expense, for
plenty of poor men will gladly sell their
scalps if they can find purchasers New
York Sun.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-08-06
Pursuit of knowledge.

There is said to be an old negro in Tai
bot county, Ga, who learned to spell in
a curious way in slavery times. His
owner lived in a sparsely settled neigh
borhood, and he, being a small boy, was
sent along to accompany the children to
school. The teacher would not allow him
to go into the schoolroom when the pu-
pills were reciting. This aroused his Gu
riosity, and he would stealth:ly approach
the door and repeat after the spelling
class until he could spell every word in
Webster's blue back spelling book before
he knew the alphabet. He now reads
and spells very well.-Boston Transcript.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-08-06
JONES & LYON |

Stop wondering at the Stores success. Here it is for
Merchant can do the same: Candor in print,
candid to persons, respectful attention, trying for few
mistakes. All questions answered freely. Slim profits.
Unsatisfactory purchases taken back. No obtrusive mo-
ing to buy. Generous assortment, sound goods, promises
kept. No magic you'll allow in all this.
DESFETRATE
Cutting in Dress Goods, White Goods, Black and White
Hemstiched Founcings, Laces and Embroideries, Hosiery
and Gloves, Ladies' Shirt Waists, Shoes, Oxford Ties and
Opera Slippers, Hats and Gents Furnishing Goods.