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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
STORY OF THREE DOGS.
Two Were Bent on Robbery, but Only Gave
the Third Square Meal

Two Were Bent on Robbery, but Only Gave
the Third Square Meal
"I saw an amusing sight the other day
that strikingly exemplifed the sagacity of
dogs" remarked a gentleman to st. Louis
Republic reporter the other day. 'Out in
my neighborhood on Morgan street, near Gar
rison avenue, gentleman resides who has
fine Newfoundland dog that he takes with
him every morning to the butcher shop,
VIII en- on his way down town, to carry back
the market basket. / have frequently
watched the dog returning with the basket,
and not deigning to notice anybody as he
proudly trotted home.
"Along the route reside two other dogs,
who, I have noticed, took great interest
in the marketing dog, and would stand
watching him of mornings as he passed as if
debating some serious question concerning
him. Evidently they. had scented the con-
tents of the basket and were anxious to sam
pie it. A few mornings since, as the big
dog passed with his usual weighty basket,
saw the two dogs suddenly dash out upon
him. He set his basket down to thrash his
assailants, one of whom particularly seemed
bent on fight.
'They we're soon at 1t hot and heavy, but
to my amusement the third dog, as if by
agreement with his companion, Immediate
lv made for the basket, and was busily en-
gagged in robbipg it of its contents, when
the Newfoundland dog saw him, and, aban-
doning the fight, Immediately made for the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
CLINGING TO WHITE.
sPLATT WILL NOT GIVE UP HIS CUB
ERNATORIAL CANDIDATE.

The Republican Fight In New York Grows
More Interesting-Co1lector Fassett's
Name Is Being Brought Out-The Miller
Men Are Against Him.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4-[Special. ]-Ex-
Senator Thomas Collier Platt was at his
Broadway Office most of to-day. He gave
up an hour to lunch with Secretary Foster,
and later in the afternoon he started for
Oswego. He will be elected to-day as dele
gate from Tioga county to the Ro-
chester Convention. The Republican
Warwick of the State had many visitors
in the morning and early afternoon hours.
Most of them were very grave, and it should
be said in passing that the ex-senator him
self was in rather serious mood. The
news had gone out that the boomlet of An
drew D. White had foated away into obliv-
ion, and that the Miller men were saying,
'We did it..
Mr.. Platt was not ready to admit that
Mr.. White was in the soup. He seriously
said that in his opinion Mr. White was
still in the race, and that nobody should
heed the comments of a clique of Miller
men, whom nobody on this terrestrial
sphere or in the spacious armament on high
could or should attempt to please. As Mr..
Platt is the Republican master of the State,
every attention should be given to his
statements. But not delegation has been
instructed to cast its votes for him in the
convention.
The talk of many folks, some close to Mr..
Platt, and of others who are the close
friends of the Herkimer statesman, is that
it wouldn't be bad idea to name Collector
j. Sloat Fassett. He Is young man, full
of fight and yigor and would make a great
run, SO his friends say. He couldn't please
certain faction of the Millerites.
Powerful folks said that the kickers could
be whipped into line But Mr.. Fassett was
considered too strong a man to be nomi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
MANUFACTURING FISHES.
Collection Wonderfully Life-Like Bein
Made for the Worlds Fair.

A Collection Wonderfully Life-Like Being
Made for the Worlds Fair.
New York SUM-
A very wonderful collection Of animals
that live in the water is at present being
manufactured by the United States Fish
Commission for exhibition at the Worlds
Fair in Chicago. Somewhat less than 500
specimens will illustrate the food and other
economic fishes and reptiles ofthis country,
each one representing q species. Two ex-
perts, said to be the most skilfuL men living
in this line of-work, are engaged in turning
out counterfeit representations of things
scaly and fnnyin the utmost imaginable
variety. The extraordinary thing about
these products is that they not only look
but feel like thereal creatures which they
initiate, the very substance being to the
touch 80 like flesh itself that it is difficult
for any one who handles the object and ex-
amines them closely to realize that he is not
dealing with the animals themselves.
So amazingly well are they painted that
their hues are the very tints of nature. For
example, you can take frog in your hand,
pinch him and admire the beauty of his
coloring without being able to distinguish
him from an actual batrachian just killed.
The secret of this art, which is quite a new
one, lies mainly in the composition en-
ployed as material. Its basis Is glue The
operator first takes the fish to be initiated
and makes plaster mould from it in the
ordinary fashion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
SHERIDAN IN HIS SLIPPERS.
A Polite Mexican Was Responsible for a
Funny Performance by the General.

A Polite Mexican Was Responsible for a
Funny Performance by the General
A good story of General Sheridan was told
me the other day by Mexican gentleman,
an intimate friend Of the great Northern
soldier in his lifetime, says writer in the
Boston Herald One day, calling on the
commander of the army of the Union at his
office in Washington, he found the hero of
Winchester at his desk, his feet encased In
slippers, and his shoes democratically placed
on top of the desk. While the General
was apparently absorbed in some writing,
the Mexican gentleman, who thought some
servant had left the warriors shoes in the
wrong place, took his cane and gently de-
posted the shoes on the floor.
The next day the Mexican gentleman
called again on Sheridan, and found him at
his desk, shoes on top as before. The polite
resident of the tropics began once more
removing the shoes to the floor, when, all
at once, Sheridan roared ont:
"Don't you do that again, siri You make
me ridiculous, sirl''
81 beg your pardon, General, but how
have made you ridiculous?"
"Why. sir," said Sheridan, still annoyed;
yesterday, sir, went out to walk after
you nau called on me- was nearing the
White House, when noticed gentleman
looking at me intently. Soon he addressed
me, saying: Excuse me, General, but
aren't you afraid of catching cold?'
why, sir, no, not that / know of;
what's the matter, sir?' WELL said
the gentleman, st is very damp
and you are going about in your slippersi'
I tell Iyou, sir, said Sheridan, addressing
his Mexican friend, "you made me ridicu-
lous. 1t is my habit, sir, to put my shoes
on my desk where cannot fail to see them
:, so may not forget to put them on. and,
,confound it, sir, you come around here with
your notions of propriety and send me
around town in my slippers, sirp'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05

here since the war. 1t Is expected to have
all the Democratic Governors in the Union
present and formal invitations were mailed
them to-day.
A delegation of Coshocton county Demo-
Gratis called at State headquarters to-day
and detailed the manner in which they are
going to do up Mckinley at the Republican
meeting in that city tomorrow. They have
prepared list of questions which they will
submit to the Major for explanation, about
all of them having reference to the tariff
and silver issues. Among the puzzlers
which they say they will put to him is
Sherman's connection with the legislation
on the trade dollar; how he wasresponsible
for the act making it only legal tender for
S., so as not to reach the bond holders, and
how the legal tender feature was removed
in 1873. They will want to know if the
course of Sherman at that time is consistent
with that of Mckinley and Sherman at the
presant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
MADE MONEY ON A THIEF.
Monks Charged-a Small Fee to Show Thef
Cat in the Act of Stealing.

Monks Charged-a Small Fee to Show Their
Cat in the Act of Stealing.
Philadelphia Times.l
One of the-best stories Of cats is that told
concerning a Carthusian monastery in
Paris The monks possessed, and petted a
fine cat of the Angora breed. The astute
animal discovered that, when certain bell
rang, the cook left the kitchen to answer it,
leaving the monks dinners, portioned out
in plates, on the kitchen table. Therefore,
he devised plan by which he could often
secure portion without the cook 8 knowl-
edge. He rang the bell, the handle OF
which hung outside the kitchen window,
and then, when the cook had disappeared
in answer to the summons, he leaped
through the window and out again with his
stolen food.
1t was some time before pussy's trick was
discovered, while several innocent persons
were suspected of the repeated thefts; and
when it was discovered, the monks, instead
of Furnishing him, let him continue his ne
farfous career and charged visitors a small
fee to see the trick performed-a condoning
of crime which cannot have improved that
cats morals.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
DRINKING WITHOUT DRUNKENNESS

/, How the Scientific Topper Manages to Absorb
Lots of Liquor and Keep Straight.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.l
A scientific drinker never imbibes with
out taking something to eat Immediately
afterward. 1t may be nothing but half a
cracker, but one who understands his busi-
ness is munching all day long. A man who
eats after drinking can stand fully 80 per
cent more alcohol than one who does not.
The food strengthens the stomach and pre-
vents too rapid volatilization of the alcohol.
Then beer may be capped with whiskey,
but the reverse process must never be
attempted.
A sip of water should be taken before
each drink to clear the throat and put the
palate in condition to appreciate the full
flavor of the liquor. A little water may be
put in whisky or brandy, but extensive
dilution almost doubles the potency of the
fluid. The secret of the manner in which
some men can drink all day without show
ing any ill-effects is to be found in their at
tention to these rules.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
A BONFIRE OF CoRsETs.
SCORES OF WOMEN TEAR THEM OFF
Al, A REVIVAL MEETING.

A Revivalist Urges His Hearers to Tear the
Accused Garments From Their Bodies
"A Young Woman Sets the Exampie-A
Crusade Contemplated.
KINGSTON, ONT, Sept. "A few weeks
ago the Free Methodists began a series of
revival meetings in Sydenham and made
many converts. Women seemed particu-
'larly anxious to be gathered into the fold.
As the number Of converts increased the
excitement grew, and the meetings, which
were held in the town hall, grew SO noisy
that complaint was made to the authorities,
and the revivalists were notified on Tues
day that they would have to hold their
meetings elsewhere.
Nothing daunted, they left the place after
putting out scouts to advise their friends
where the meeting was to be held, and ad-
Journed to large vacant lot in the edge of
town. Here they were addressed by j. +.
Frasier, revivalist, who sailed into the
prevailing mode of female dress, and said
women are born beautiful and die misshapen
because of the wearing of corsets. Frasier
tis an earnest and powerful speaker, and his
words created great excitement among the
women present.
''Throw off the accursed inventionp' he
cried, "throw it off and go to God as you
left him! Burn them rather than burn
yourself in everlasting frep'
This suggestion struck a responsive chord
and he had hardly ceased speaking when an
enthusiast piled up material for bonfire and
applied match It was weird scene, the
husky evening, the crowd of religious en-
thusiasts, quivering with excitement, sur
rounding a fire which. shot up long tongues
of fame
'Throw off the garmentp' shouted the re-
vlvalist
''Burn themt' Historically cried femi-
nine voice in the crowd, and pushing and
painting a young woman of 25 forced her
way to the center near the bonfire. She was
tugging at her dress. There was sudden
CLEAN of white shoulders in the glare Of the
freight and she flung her corset into the
flames saying she would die as God had made
her and not as she had made herself
Her example was contagious, and inrless
than half an hour not woman in the crowd
wore a corset, and nothing remained in the
blaze but mass of grotesquely twisted cor
set steels, amid which the flames playfully
hfckered. The excitement was so great and
the nervous strain SO tense that several
women grew faint, but they had burned
their corsets and were happy.
The Free Methodists consider the revival
great success and talk of carrying the war
into the States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
APPLAUSE FOR RUSK.
His Efforts on Behalf of the Ameri-
can Hog Appreciated.
MESSAGES OF GENERALIZATION
Pouring in on the Secretary From All
Parts of the Country.
PUSHING AMERICAN CORN IN EUROPE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Secretary Rusk
has to-day been in receipt of kilograms from
different portions Of the United States,
congratulating him upon the success which
bis efforts toward securing the admission OF
American pork into Germany have achieved.
The nature of these kilograms, the Secretary
says, demonstrate the wide and deep inter-
est taken by the people in this matter, and
their faith that the markets of the country
will be ultimately benefited thereby.
The first inspection made under the act of
March 3, 1891, began about the Goth day of
June last, and shortly thereafter Secretary
Rusk addressed, through the State Depart
ment letter to the German Government,
enclosing copies of the act of Congress and
the inspection regulations adopted by the
department and informing that government
that the first shipment of the inspected
product would be ready to be made about
the first day of September. Since that
time frequent correspondence has been had
between the German and American Gov
ernments, which finally eliminated in the
agreement entered into about ten days
since.
BIG DAILY INSPECTION.
The Agricultural Department at this time
is inspecting about 900 hogs per day for
export. Secretary Rusk says there can
scarcely be doubt that the market for our
surplus pork products will in time be
greatly improved by the action of the Ger
man Government. In 1881, the last year
this country enjoyed unrestricted trade with
Germany and France, 80 far as meat pro-
ducts were concerned, the total value Of
Arr,or ~4o1 4A
$40, ,000 900. In 1889 the value of these ex-
ports was but s39, 900 900.
Secretary Rusk to-day also expressed
himself as having very little doubt that
when fully informed as to its merits as
food article, our corn will find great favor
as an article of food in Germany as sub
stitute for rye.
PUSHING. OUR CORN.
Colonel Murphy, the agent of the De-
partment of Agriculture, who has been in
England for some time demonstrating the
qualities of corn as food article, and who
will proceed to Germany on Secretary
Rusk's order, is, the Secretary says, an en-
thusiast in his line, and the Secretary is
very hopeful that he will be able to thor
oughly convince the German people of Its
merits.
The German army and the German peas
antry; the German people, in fact, as
whole, are large consumers of rye bread,
and it is confidently believed by Secretary
Rusk, that none of our cereals, except corn,
will prove acceptable as substitute for the
article
Secretary Rusk has written to Hon. W.
H. Hatch, of Missouri, that the thanks Of
the farmers of this country are due to him.
for his efforts in their behalf and especially
his advocacy before the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Fifty-frst Congress Of thes
meat inspection bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
DEMOCRATS GET TOGETHER.
Pattison, Harrity and Other Leaders Confer,
With State Chairman Kerr.


With State Chairman Kerr.
PHILADELPHIA ,Sept.4.-[S Special. Penn
Square headquarters were not opened to-
day, although Chairman Kerr was in the
city, according to promise, and convention
Democrats who were in town found Room
PA at the Lafayette the proper place
to call. Secretary of State Harrity
was there early this evening,
and among others met Governor
Pattison. Attorney General Hensel pre-
ceded Mr.. Harrity, and City Treasurer w.
Redwood Wright, with George M. Dallas,
comprised the members of conference in
which Chairman Kerr was directly inter-
ested. Mr.. Kerr leaves for Harrisburg to-
morrow morniug. He said this evening
that there would be no delay in opening the
Democratic share of the campaign.
Timothy O'Leary and ex-Postmaster John
B, Larkin, of Pittsburg, stopped in the
city long enough to-day to see Chairman
Wilhere and meet some returning conven-
tion delegates. Tim O'Leary said: 'It's
strong ticket" and Mr.. Larkin added that
sit is the kind to meet public expectation,
and I believe it will find strong support in
ALLEGHENY"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
NEW YORK NOT EXCITED.
Good Results in the Future, but Only. OF
Small Immediate Effect.

GOOu RESULTS IN Vic cuturop Dut OuIy- Oh
Small Immediate Effect.
NEW YORK, Sept 4-The news of the re-
moval of the restrictions placed by Germany
upon American pork did not cause much
surprise or any great furry in the Produce
Exchange this morning People in the
trade" said H. o. Armour, "have felt
certain for some time that the embargo
would be speedily removed The German
Government hashad its representatives over
here making preparations with that,result
in view.
Eventually this action of Germany. will
result in great good to this country. do
not know whether there will be any imme-
diate effect. At present we have not the
product to export to Germany, the present
cuts being substantially all prepared for
domestic trade. 1t will take some months
before we are organized for the German
trade. Of course, the effect of the opening
of another market for our pork products
will naturally be to raise the price, though
hogs have been high lately; but too much
Importance should not be attached to the
commercial effect of Germany's action, for
Germany was never of specially great value
to the American pork producer"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
SHERIDAN AND oCHILTREE.
The Generals Joke on the Genial Tom, at
the Expense of Texas.

The Generals Joke on the Genial Tom, at
the Expense of Texas.
Boston Herald.l
Once when General Sheridan, Tom Ochil-
tree and Mexican gentleman were at
San Antonio, Tex, the conversation fell on
the possibility of another war with Mexico
''Do you think we could whip Mexico?"
asked the redoubtable Tom.
'Can ton crush pound?" sententiously
replied Sheridan, and then it was discussed
what terms the victor might demand,
whether there would be a partition of
Mexico, etc.
Sheridan grew impatient, for he was al
ways warm friend Of the Mexican people,
and war with them would not at all have
suited him, SO he blazed out:
Gentlemen, in case of war with Mex
leo, which God forbid, and, in case we were
victorious, would not spare Mexico, no
sirl would impose conditions of the most
ouerous sort; would infiict fearful pen
atty on Mexico, something to arouse the
horror of mankind"
"What would that be?' demanded his
excited listeners.
Gentlemen" said the great soldier, in
his most solemn manner. '1 would demand
of Mexico that she take back Texas!"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Jedge waxem's Political Proverbs,

.Detroit Free Press.1
The Amerikin Eagel kin live on glory,
but patriots amt abel to.
A man that's got a good offs is plum
fool that won't fit fer it tooth and toe nail.
Pensions is a powerful argyment-in favor
of patriotism.
You kin fairly hear this CRATE and glor-
ious Republic of ours sproutin' and CROWN.
Fat offices inspires patriots with conf
dents in this country.
Petticoats amt cut to fit ballet boxes,
Candidates as rule air the most politest
men on earth.
Some men have heep site more intrust
in politioks than prinsiple.
Uncle Sam jist amt afeerd of nobody,
that's what.
Pollitishans that kin lie and won't lie air
gittin skeercer every yer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
A Grand Man Hunt in Missouri.

POPLAR BLUFFS, Mo-, Sept. A Jail
delivery occurred here, nine prisoners
making their escape. Three of them were
held for murder in the first degree. Sheriff
Gardner has gone in pursuit of the pris-
oners. One of them left word that they
may take my body, but not me-" The
Sheriff has sent for a posse, and already
rumors of shooting are afoat. There may
be an exciting hunt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
WILL FIGHT ON THE TARIFF LINES
Governor Campbell speaks of His Health
and the Ohio Campaign.

and the Ohio Campaign.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Governor and
Mrs. Campbell, of Ohio, arrived in this city
last night and are now at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Although on orders of his physician
that he was not allowed to leave his room,
a steady stream of callers poured in on him
all tn emorning, tmost of whom he received,
In an interview this morning he said:
"My sole object in coming East was for
the purpose of going to the seashore to rid
myself of a severe attack of malaria which
has affected my entire system. Until 1
started on this "trip I was confined to my
room for three weeks, and have thus far
been unable to take any part in the cam
paign. 1 will, however, open my campaign
soon. The leading feature of the campaign
is the tariff"
In regard to the attitude of the party in
Hamilton county, the Governor expressed
the h opinion ann that shey wOud me around
heartily.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
BLAINE IN GOOD HEALTH.
His Friends Laugh at the Story of Har-
rison Messenger to Him.

His Friends Laugh at the Story Of a Har-
rison Messenger to Him.
BAR HARBoR, Me, Sept. 4.-Mr. Blaine
has been out frequently every day this
week. Wednesday he drove out twice, and
yesterday he did the same. He drove into
the village, left his carriage and went into
several of the shops, then dropped into DR..
Taylor's. He walks out with the doctor
every day.
Mr.. Blaine's friends here laugh at the
latest current report that President Har-
and get Mr. Blaine's yes or no in regard.
to being a candidate. They doubt Mr..
Harrison's s great readiness to resign his own
prospects in Mr.. Blaine's favor, and they
doubt even more Mr.. Blaine's giving any
definite answer as to his own future inten-
tions
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
BAD ECZEMA ON LIMB
Sores. Cured by Cuticura REM
edies. Total Cost S1.75.

i have been afflicted with a sore limb which the
doctors called eczema. MY limb from the knee TO
the foot was one mass of running sores. The doc
tors bandaged Ii every day for a week, and every
time the bandage was removed large scab would
come off. and the blood pour down. j got one
bottle eofCUT1CURARESOLVENr one box CUTICURA,
and one cake CUTICURA SOAP, and they cured me,
told lady who was similarly afflicted to use IL,
and it cured her also. 1 gratefully acknowledge
that IL was CUTICURA that cured me.
MRS. KATE BEARD, Orange Valley, n. J.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Inherited ScrofuIa

Ny nose was of a most pronounced crimson hue,
the result of inherited scrofula. suffered untel.
able modification daily, and tried enough remedies
to stock drug store without deriving the Sigh Test
benefit. l tried the CUTICURA REMEDIES, and the
most nattering resnltS followed their use. am all
right now and cannot find encomiums enough to
bestow upon what know to be the greatest and
grandest gifts given by science to man. Please ac-
cept the most sincere and grateful thanks Of one
who has suffered.
G. STEVENS O'MAHoNEY.
g. E. 67th St, New York, N. Y,