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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
DUST IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
A Theory That Rains Arc Caused by the
Particles of Dirt In the Air.

A Theory That Rains Arc Caused by tho
Particles of Dirt in the Air.
Philadelphia Record.l
Medical science has of late been calling at
tention to the evils which arise from the i'm
pregnation Of the air in large cities with
smoke In Chicago especially many plans
have been suggested for getting rid of what
Is at once discomfort and a danger. But,
according to a writer in Lon0man's Magazine,
dust plays an important part in the PRO-
duction of clouds, fogs, rain and snow, and
without 1t nature would be unable to present
some of her commonest phenomena. few
years ago John Aiken, Of Falkirk, Scotland,
made the discovery that without dust there
could be neither fog nor rain, Dut only q
continuous dew which would moisten cloth
ing, cause walls to drip, keep the earth con-
stantly damp, ana render umbrellas useless.
The vapor particles are attracted by the
dust in the air, and fog or rain particles are
formed. When the particles Of dust are
numerous and the vapor particles few, then
we have fog; but when the dust particles are
few In proportion to the amount OF con-
densing vapor, each particle soon becomes
overweighted and falls in mist or rain. If
the air be exhausted by means Of pump
from a glass vessel, and air be admitted to it
cotton, the cotton will arrest the dust, ana
the air in the vessel will be pnre.
A similar vessel containing air not thus
treated will not present to the eye an ap-
pearance differing from that of the other,
but If each shall be connected by tube
with boiler containing steam, the steam
when it enters the vessel filed with until
tered air will form a dense white cloud.
while the vessel with the filtered air will
not present any such appearance, the alb
sence of dust having prevented the water
vapor from condensing into fog. When the
steam is admitted into the vessel with the
unflltered air several times in succession no
fog will be formed, but rain will fall, owing
to the fewness of the particles of dust still
suspended. The theory, as broached by Mr..
Aitken himself is that "when dust is pres
ent in large quan titles the condensed vapor
produces a fog. There are so many particles
of dust to which the vapor can adhere that
each can get only very small share-so
small in fact, that the weight of the dust is
scarcely affected by the addition Of the
vapor-and the fog formed remains for a
time suspended in the air, too light to fall
to the ground. But when the number of dust
particles is fewer each particle can take
hold Of q greater space of the water vapor,
and mist particles or even rain particles
will be formed" By an apparatus which he
has devised, he has found that the ordinary
AR of the city of Glasgow contains 7.500, 900
dust particles to the square inch. The pres
ence of such vast quantities leads to the
conclusion that fogs and rains might readily
be formed by the methods which Mr.. Ait
ken suggests.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
COLORADO BALLOON SCHEME.
Its Land and Irrigatin- Companies Ar
after English Gold.

Its Land and Irrigatin= Companies Are
after English Gold.
DENVER Colo, March 10-The Travellers
Insurance Company have given an option
ON all their property in Colorado to John C.
Montgomery of this city. The transaction
will be closed this week and a new company
will be formed. So far as can be learned it
is the intention OF Mr. Montgomery to play
this enterprise in England. To u will be
added a grant of 100 GOO acres OF land owned
by Quincy A. Shaw, of Boston, adjoining
some OF the insurance lands, and situated in
Colorado and New Mexico.
The options cover all the real estate, irri-
gatin. bitches and canals and water rights
owned by the insurance company. Among
these are found the Grand river, Fort Nor
gan, Del Norte, Citizens and Uncom-
pangro Land and Ditch Companies. The
amount of the option is said to 81 900 900.
The land put into the scheme by MI. Shaw
is valued at a. 600, 600.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
NO HATRED CHERISHED.
Ex-Confederate Say They Will Give Union
Veterans a HenrtY Welcome.

Ex-Corfederate Say They VIII Give Union
Veterans a Hearty Welcome.
CINCINNATI, March 10.-The officers of
railroad at this place in their efforts to in
fiuence travel over their road from the West
to the coming Grand Army Encampment at
Washington have given prominence to the
fact that their line afforded an opportunity
to visit Richmond and the Shenandoah Val
lev and other Virginia battlefelds. But
from Grand Army men that perhaps the
uniform and badge of the order might not
be welcome in Virginia. This has put the
fnund that the obiection has been antici-
pated by the ex-Confederates and that they,
through their camps, have already begun to
make ARRANGEMENTS with the G. A. r. Post
in Richmond to assure to all visitors a
friendly and hospitable greeting without re.
gard to which flag they followed during the
Wq
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

land there is promise that unsightly
poles and dangerous weblike networks
will cease to be feature of our city
streets. These are all consummations de-
voutly to be wished, and that the hope for
them is DO mere visionary dream is testified
by the nature of the successes already
achieved, and the practical knowledge of
the men pushing the investigations.
Gigantic as the progress in the use of
electricity has already been, the world is
but awakening to the smallness of its
knowledge and the extent of the regions
yet to be explored.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
PICKINGs FROM PUCK,

s'Do they sing a Recessional at your
church?''
..No; we used to, but we don't now. The Re-
cessfonal is going out, Think
Kind Son (back from the city)-I didn't
know exactly what to bring you. mother. but here
Is the material for new silk dress.
Loving Mother (opening package)-Oh. George
this would be Just what wanted If 1 had only
bought it myself.
All, when the sunny tresses grow
Out from the scalp and we behold
Two different colors, then we know
That all that's blondined is not gold.
"What are you laughing at?''
'Thieves broke into my house while was away
and stole all the plumbing.''
whats funny about that?''
They'll all have malaria inside of week"
Poet-I am going to write poem to-
night.
wihe-Have you an inspiration. dear?
Poet-No; but need 50.
Rosalie-Now don't tell anyone what I
have said.
Grace-I won't IN stay home from the sewing
class on purpose.
'Shave, sir?" asked the barber ofthe bald
headed man.
NO." retorted the sarcastic patient. Il came
here for little Conversations"
'Tis not the fear of future grief
That m axes me sad to-day;
'Tis not the thought Of guilty DEEDS
That on my conscience weigh;
'Tis not because young Cupids dart
Hath lately left a scar
What makes the day so dreary II
This blasted mean cigar.
May-Why do you call my face poem?
Frank (galIantly)-Because 1t bears scanning.
He-Will you marry me?
She (emphaticallyj-Noi
He (undismayed)-Then will You promise not
to marry Bob Sawyer?
She-Do you not consider . lap dog .
luxuryf -e.s- -s.s-ss /,
He-Goodnsss me. mol More Of nuisance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
THEY TRY IT AGAIN.
Ohio Sewer Pipe Men Form q Combination
to Control Prices.

SrEUBENvILLE, O., March 10.-[Special i
Sewer pipe men of the Ohio Valley met to-
day in Toronto, and formed a combination
of all the sewer pine workers in the Ohio
Valley, along with Uhricksville. An organ
ization has existed for some time and for
the purpose of regulating the prices of
sewer pipe, but several companies were out
and cut the price so badly that it was found
an organization could not exist without
forcing them in. The old Globe Sewer Pipe
Association which broke up three years ago,
was recognized with the following firms:
Calumet, Excelsior, Ohio Valley. Great
Western, John Francis Sons & Co., Toronto:
Freeman Fire Clay Company. Freeman;
pool: Diamond Fire Clay Company, Uhrichs-
Vile; McMahan Porter & Co., New Cumber-
land, W. Va: N. U. Walker, Wellsville; Pitts
burg Sewer Pine Company. New Brighton,
Pa: Anderson Sewer Pipe Works, Anderson,
W. Va; Empire Fire Clay Company, Empire.
These are firms that were to have been
goboled by an English syndicate several
years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

A SELF-DECEIvED man has far more
power to lead the public astray than has a
mere INSCRIPTIONS knave. Mr.. BANDS I'M
doubted honesty is one of the greatest dan.
gers in connection with hfs bill. for his sin
cerity is as thorough as his misapprehen-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
Gossip of the Inner Circle,

Among the attendants at recent fashion
able wedding in Charleston, s. c., were
Messrs. F. B. and W. j. Cunning. The gentle
men are well-known Pittsburgers.
This is a good story which halls from q
knot of women gossiping at the sorosis an
nual meeting:
You know what handsome man my hus-
band is?" says the center OF the group.
All the women said they knew.
"And you know l am not handsome"
A visible reluctance to reply Is observed
among the auditors, but the narrator accepts
o deprecatory murmur as answer, and
goes on:
"Our butler hos an exalted admiration for
my husband, and the other day came to me
and said: Mrs. do think Nj. --
is the handsomest man 1 ever did see. I
looked at him agoing down the steps this
morning, an says to myself: There amt q
better Iookin' man in New York than
MIR. -
$50 then 1 asked him: james, what do
you suppose induced Mr.. .-- to marry us
homely u woman as ann?
"He looked at me lor moment, and then
replied solemnly: Mrs. -, 1t was
Gods will ="
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
WORLDS FAIR RECOMMENDATIONS
Exhibits Should Be Decided Upon Prompt.
" and Disputes Avoided.

Exhibits Should Be Decided Upon Prompt
Iy and Disputes Avoided.
HARRISBURG, March 1o.-The report OF Elk.
ecutive Commissioner Whitman to the
Worlds Fair Board this afternoon concludes
with these recommendations: That the
character and extent of the separate exhib-
its to be prepared on the part of the State
should be decided upon at the earliest date
practicable: that the scope of the special de-
future dispute and the sums assigned to
them so placed that there shall be no hesi-
fancy on the part of any official or commit
tee about making contract or arrange
ment that falls within his or their province.
The Executive Commissioner should be
authorized to engage Il deputy at such sal
ary as will secure the best talent that can be
had for the place. These recommendations
have been referred to the Executive Com
nlittee, which will meet on the 23d to con-
slider them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

igent policy should locate such establish
ments in the interior out Of reach Of
raids and close to the supply of raw ma
terials.
The principles of political favoritism
and log-rolling have produced these re-
markable locations. They afford a strik-
ing illustration of the stupidity which pre-
walls under such rules of action.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

OF course, it is quite right and proper
that religious institutions should make in
quiries as to the sources from which they
obtain financial aid, but an observance of
the principle is hardly likely to add much
to their wealth. asking no question for
conscience sake" is O more politic plan. but
raised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

ONE of the strongest arguments in favor
of the establishments Of many small parks.
rather than expending large sums in de;
veloping large ones, is afforded by the saw
ing Of life which would result from provid-
ing play grounds for the children, who
otherwise get their exercise and air in the
streets at the risk of Fatalities from street
cars and other vehicular traffic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
NATURAL GAS IN MoRMONToWN.

Ohio Capitalists to Start q Boom in Salt
Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY, March l0-A trio of Ohio
capitalists who have been here for some
days have consummated negotiations for
piping the natural gas of the wells at the
lake shore into the city. The deal includes
q controlling interest in the stock of the gas
company and u like interest in $1,000 600 of
bonds. Then money to be derived from the
sale of bonds is to be used to defray the ex-
penses of laying the pipe. This work will
be commenced within q short time, and it is
intended to have natural gas furnished to
consumers in the city by September.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
MARIE BLAINE VERY ILL.
Her Trip From the West Prostrates Her
for Quite Awhile.

for Quite Awhile.
NEW YORK, March 10-[SpeciaL Mrs.
James G. Blaine, Jr., who is at the New
York Hotel with her family, was taken seri-
ously i'll Wednesday morning. Her nurse
found her unconscious in bed at 10 A. n, and
was unable to rouse her. She told Mrs.
Nevins that Mrs. Blaine had tainted. DR.. 81.
L. Constable, Who CHANGED to be in the ho-
tel. was sent for, and efforts were made by
artificial respiration to restore the patient
to consciousness. Dr. Constable sent for
DR.. Mckay and DR.. Forrest. 1t was not un-
til 4:30 O'Clock in the afternoon that Mrs.
Blaine recovered consciousness. She was
very weak and inclined to be delirious.
DR.. Constable said to-day that Mrs. Blatne's
attack was undoubtedly caused by the IA
tigue of her long trip from the West. She is
an invalid at best. aad liable to succumb to
any unusual excitement. Her malady on
Wednesday, DR.. Constable said. was heart
failure and nervous prostration. He said
there was no reason to suspect that Mrs
Blaine had taken morphine. DR.. Constable
remained at the New York Hotel until late
this morning. so as to be within call If Mrs.
Blaine should have second attack.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

The Osborne case, while affording evil
dence Of the strength of the temptations
which society's demands hold out to a
woman of small means. has afforded a most
striking proof that chivalry is as strong to-
day as ever It was by the loving devotion of
the criminals loyal husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
SIr. Springer Still Improving.

WASHINGTON March 10-The improvement
in Mr. Springer's condition, though very
slow aud tedious, still continues. He passed
q comfortable night, sleeping nicely. As
result of her long aud untiring vigil by the
bedside OF her sick husband, Mrs. Springer
Il very much prostrated. A little rest, is Il
hoped, will restore her usual health.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
HEROES WERE THERE.
A Young Woman and n Child Dropped Five
Stories and Caught hy Spectators.

NEW YORK, March 10.-This afternoon fire
broke out on the fourth floor of q ive-story
tenement house on East Twenty-ninth
street. A family named Knobloch live In
the top floor. Katie Knobloch. Is years of
age, had charge of two children when the
fire broke out. Smoke rendered escape by
the stairway impossible.
Katie was panic stricken. She held one
child out of the window until weakness
compelled her to let it fall. The child fell
five stories to the sidewalk and was fatally
injured. Katie then held the other child
out of the window and let 1t fall into the
arms of a man standing on the sidewalk.
This child was only slightly injured and will
recover. The girl Katie then climbed out OF
the window, and, after hanging suspended
from the sill for few minutes, became ex-
hausted and dropped. Several men who
were watching the girl caught her in their
arms, thus saving her life. The f1re was ex-
tinguished after causing q trifling loss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

The alleged neglect of the quarantine
patients on North Brother Island, New
York, is matter for very serious investiga-
tion. While it is regrettable that the suffer
ers should ever have been brought to this
country, common humanity demands that
they should receive proper treatment and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE old plan of passing the appropria-
tion ordinance in a few hours has once more
been followed. If the CounciImen were
spending their own money instead of the
hard-earned cash of the taxpayers they
would go slower.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE Patent Office is department which
more than pays its expenses and has large
balance to its credit. It is therefore high
time that it should have the increased space
necessary for the proper conduct of its busi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

BY opposing the investigation Of his con-
nection with the election frauds. Judge
Maynard is giving strong indications of his
seeks exoneration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THERE is nothing like realism in these
days, and the American papers publishing
illustrations Of scenes in court at Mrs. o.
borne's trial are to be congratulated on their
enterprise and the farsightedness of their
artists
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

Now that it is known that the Repub-
licans of lows will present General ]. s.
GARRISON as candidate FOR President one
can see some reason for the sweet things he
has said of Senator Quay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
Some on Hand.
New York Sun

New York Sun.l
Cook-We are out of spice ma'am. Shall
go out and buy some?
Mrs. Rounder-It is not necessary. Ito her
husband): My dear. will you look through
your pockets and give her what you have
about you?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

MERCER is wise to avoid" criminal
prosecution by retiring from political life,
though the wisdom of his opponents in COM
be doubted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
Railroad Officials Elected.

HANNIBAL, No., March 10-At the annual
meeting or the stockholders OF the Hannibal
and st. Louis, Hannibal and Kansas City
Roads the following officers were elected:
President, John /. Blair: Vice President, j.
H. Orr: Secretary and Treasurer, S. S. Palmer:
General Passenger and Freight Agent, W. W.
DrfQ1S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
Industry Gains by Free Debate.

New York Recorder.I
Hopelessly divided on silver, the Demo
cratic Congressman seek reunion through
tariff debate. 1t is said that tthe broadcast
latitude is to be permitted in the discussion.
That is what Republicans want. The cause
of American industry always gains by free
and full debate,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

WE are fourishing city, but five million
dollar appropriations are more than we can
afford to spend in advertising the fact.
Economy and efficiency generally run to-
gether.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

IT is satisfactory to know that the Gar
has at least sense enough to refuse to arrest
Tolstoi for telling the truth, and thereby OBJ
tanning relief for the famine-stricken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

The author of "Annie Rooney" is in Jail
for theft. and now he can "Whistle and Wait
for Katie" Surely insanity would have
been q strong plea for him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

Wants Peace II He Has to Fight FOR It.
Detroit Free Press.]
The Kaiser is getting in q mood to insist
upon peace even If he has to fight for it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE Beaver editors are suffering severely
from their imprisonment. and the dignity
ofjustice should be upheld by prompt alle-
vfative action by the Board Of Pardons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE Republican gains in New York State
should serve as an encouragement to op-
posers of machine politics throughout the
country,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE strike of coal miners in England
will be Scotched to some extent by the re-
fusal of their Northern brethren to partici-
pate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

IF the Pennsylvania Railroad people do
not make improvements in Pittsburg it will
not be for want of ample opportunity and
fnvita ffon
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

The disciples of the L. & o. Society
seem to think that the crime of perjury is q
mere trif1e connected with their calling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11
BIumng Il of No Avail.

St. LOuiS Globe- Democrat m
Lord Salisbury's bluflng in the Bering Sea
matter will avail him nothing. Mr.. Blaine
holds the winning cards, and viii play them
for all they sre worth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

For surprising the House with his rulings
the Speaker may be described as a regular
Sprincer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

In more senses than one it is said that
the New York Census is twice-told tale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

Wilhelm shows himself Too Often.
Chicago Herald.l
The trouble with this Kaiser Is that he
shows himself too often. The people are be.
ginning to get acquainted with him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

FOLK have no idea how hard the side
walks are till they get really slippery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE more Agent Mcclure dallies with th
law the more he finds out about it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE President has recognized Retail
Guerrero as Consul General of Chile at San
Francisco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE Judiciary Committee Of the Senate
will probably dispose of all the. judicial nom-
nations next Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

THE Interstate Commerce Commission
has decided to take trip South, for the pur
pose of hearing cases at various points in
the circuit. The Commission will give hear
ings as follows: Atlanta, Ca, March "a, Is
March 80 and 81 The Commission will ar
rive in Cincinnati April !, and remain there
several days..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-11

AT noon to-day Postmaster General Wana-
maker gave a breakfast to the visiting post
masters who are here in consultation con-
corning general postal matters. The other
guests were, the President, Secretaries
Tracy, Elkins and Rusk Attorney General
Miller Ex-Postmasters General King, Hat
ton and Dickinson, and several members of
the Postoffice Committee of the Senate and
House.