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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
OPENING UP AFRICA.
First Ten Miles of The Railroad Into
the Continents Heart.
REALIZING STANLEY'S PROPHECY
The Engineering Problems Have Been of
Unusual Difficulty.
NEW ROUTE FOR THE TOURISTS
WRITTEN FOR THE p1spArcH.r

WRITTEN FOR THE D1SPATCH.I
A cable dispatch from the Kopgo an
nounces that the railroad has been com
pleted from Matadi to Palaballa, ten miles.
After the track layers reached that point a
mile and half of the road was completed
in ten days, though nearly two years were
taken to build the first ten miles. The
railroad has been carried beyond the obsta-
cles that long made rapid progress impossi-
Bile; and now the great enterprise will be
easily pushed forward until the upper
river, at Stanley Pool, is connected with
navigation on the lower Kongo.
Mr.. Stanley said once that all the re-
sources of commerce on the upper riveE
would not be worth a copper until better
means of transportation were provided.
This was pessimistic view, for the traders
OF England, Belgium, Holland and France,
in fact, have pushed their enterprises above
the cataract region of the lower river; have
established stations !, 200 miles inland; have
transported a dozen steamers to Stanley
Pool and thousands of porters have been
carrying their merchandise 235 miles around
the cataracts. About 4O, 900 carriers, in the
past two years, have been engaged in this
transport service. In another year or so
the railroad will be completed, and then
this army of porters will have to seek
other employment.
Deciding on the Route.
The merchants of Belgium, however,
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took Stanley's words to heart and a com.
pany called The Society of the Upper
Kongo, organized. to develop commerce in
the Kongo basin, began to study the FEAST
Dility of a railroad along the 235 miles OF
Kongo cataracts. Their steamboats, at
Stanley Pool had unimpeded navigation
along 900 miles of the Kongo and its tribu-
taries. They sent an expedition four years
ago which made q favorable report. Two
other expeditions went out TO survey routes.
This work occupied another year, and it
was decided to build the line on the south
side of the rivar, starting from Matadi, 80
miles above the Kongo's mouth. The en-
gineers decided that the line, after skirting
the Kongo for five miles, should ascend the
Leopold ravine to the plateau at Palaballa
From this point to Stanley Pool there were
few engineering difficulties. 1t was esti-
mated that the entire cost of road and
equipment would be S5,ooO,OOO.
The money was raised and the Kongo
State gave the company valuable conces-
sions in lands and privileges to help carry
out the enterprise. Agents were sent all
over Africa, wherever it was thought na-
tives could be hired as track layers and
laborers. European carpenters, black
smiths and other artisans were sent to the
Kongo.
Twenty-Five Hundred Workers.
At first most of the army of workmen
were secured from Zanzibar, Sierra Leone,
Lagos, Accra and the Kru coast of Liberia.
Then Dahomev, Senegal and the Angola
coasts furnished their contingent, and final
ly many workmen were employed from the
lower Kongo tribes. Last summer the force
of black laborers numbered $500, of whom
1900 had come from various points on the
Guinea coast
Then came busy days at Matadi. The
place was an arid, rocky, uninviting spot
and only two buildings and ten Europeans
were there two years ago this month. One
of our pictures shows part of the town as
it appeared last spring, including the hotel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

shall complete the bridge and then shall
come home to rest" The poor fellow had
overta1ed his strength and the next steamer
from the Kongo bore the sad news that poor
Glaesner was dead, and the friend who
sent the tidinss enclosed photograph of
the completed bridge to which the young
man had devoted months of hard work that
cost him his life. Seven bridges of i'm
portance must be built before the line
reaches Stanley Pool. The largest one over
the Ngongo river will be $50 feet long.
One problem which gave the engineers
some trouble was how to dispose of the tor
rents of water which would be sure to pour
down over the track during the heavy tropi-
cal rains. At all places where large tor
rents occur, steel aqueducts are building
that will carry the food down the hills and
under the railroad track.
Food for the Railroad Men.
At first the company had considerable
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Personally Conducted Tours and Their
Growth.

Some idea of the amount of travelling done
by AInericansas people, and the comtort
and luxury at their command, is gathered
from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's
announcements of its personally-conducted
tours for 1895.
First comes a series to the Golden Gate,
California. leaving Pittsburg the nights OF
February 8, March and March 20, 1898.
Tourists will travel by superbly-appointed
special trains of Pullman drawing room,
sleeping. dining, smoking, and observation
cars, under the supervision OF tourist
agent and chaperon. Rates from Pfttsburg,
for the first tour, $50; the second, $40: the
third 1896.
Next in importance comes series Of five
to Florida January 81, February IA, Febru-
ary Is, March IA and March %. The first four
admit of two whole weeks in the sunny
South, while tickets for the fifth tour are
good to return by regular trains until May
20, 1895. Fifty-three dollars is the rate.
which includes all expenses en- route in both
directions after joining the party for the
first four tours and on going trip for NTH
tour. On return trip Of fifth tour ticket
covers transportation only. For detailed
itineraries address Thos. L. Watt, Passenger.
Agent Western District, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Davis Eden Musee.

When Harry Davis brought to his popular
Eden Musee the tribe of lovely gipsles to
tell the fortunes OF every lady visitor Tree
of charge, he struck the chord that drew
immense crowds to his palace of amuse-
ment They were an instant hit, and had to
be re-engaged for a longer period in order
to satisfy the demands of the Musee's
patrons. They are coming back again this
week, and will open an extended engage
ment of two weeks under circumstances
similar to those under which they made their
last appearance. Associated with them in
the curio hall will be Captain Chittenden,
the well-known Arctic explorer. He has
with him a rare collection of curiosities
gathered during his many years of travel on
the Northern seas. Signor and Signora
Dryss will be another feature OF the ex-
hibition hall. They are both just from
Europe, and will render magic music on the
either.
On the stage Hamilton and Glynn, the re-
fined comedians and expert musicians, head
the comedy company bearing their own
names. They are direct from the Casino
Roof Garden, New York. In the company
are Harry Foster, German comedian: Cap
tain W. l.. Marsh, the great trombone SOLO
ist; Miss Nellie and Sam Boydell, in several
sketches and the Crane brothers in unique
double bone solos, clever dancing and other
novelties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

The work is carried on under the direction
of Captain Thys who has been in the serv-
ice Of the Kongo State and the Society OF
the Upper Kongo forlyears
Largest Bridge on the Line.
Another picture shows the bridge, about
200 feet long, that has been thrown over the
Mposo river in the Leopold ravine. This
is the largest bridge yet put in place along
the line. The able young engineer, who
built it., Mr.. Jean Baptiste Glaesner, wrote
to his friends two o months ago: Next week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
The Worlds Museum Theater.

The Leonzo Brothers and their wonderful
dogs have delighted SO many of the patrons
of this popular house that Managers Con.
nor and Keenan, have resolved to keep them
another week. Their new play is "The
Hunters Dogs" introducing the celebrated
acting dogs Tiger, Lion and Sport. The
play is, of course, very sensational, and the
dogs have their share of the perilous ad-
ventures. 1t will be appropriately staged
and acted by a large company, including
Messrs. Vic and Harry Leonzo and the dogs
In the Curio Hall Miss Lille Kersake
and her wonderful performing pigs,
the only educated porcine creatures in
the world who,can do everything but talk
James Morris, the man with the elastic skin,
pronounced to be o living wonder by the
doctors, for he can stretch. his epidermis
1our feet six inches any way he pleases, will
also be upon exhibition. The lady whittier
Miss Lean Sherman, who makes all sorts Of
things with no other tools than common
jack-knife, will show her skill. There will
Ue many other attractions. but surely the
great performing dogs and the other curiosi-
ties make as good q bill as the Worlds has
offered in good while.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Dynamite Lets Go at Niagara Falls, With
Disastrous Results.

Disastrous Results.
LoCKPoRT, n. ", Nov. ia terrible
explosion Of dynamite occurred near the
main wheel pit of the Cataract Construc-
tion Company's tunnel, Niagara Falls, at
9:45 this morning. The magazine, contain
ing about 166 pounds of high explosives,
ignited from some mysterious cause. The
report was deafening. Buildings were de-
molished, windows, doors and debris Of
every character filed the air.
1t was only few minutes before the fire
reached the explosives that the discovery
was made, and workmen precipitately fed
for their lives. John Hoben, "a years of
age, master mechanic In Contractor Doug
lass works, was blown $50 feet and killed.
Another man, William Weiss, was severely
cut about the head and shoulders. A mum.
Der of other employees were more or, less
injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
A LIVELY FOX CHASE,

Reynard Escapes and All the Ne1ghbor.
Join in the Exciting Hunt.
Master Charles W. Martin, son of Mr..
George S. Martin. of Evaline street, East
End, was, until Friday last, the proud pos.
SCISSOR of fine specimen of the gray fox,
captured in the wilds of Somerset county,
Pa. His to1ship was fast becoming a pet,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

and was very much priced by its fond
young master, but, true to its nature, it
showed its cunning on the first opportunity
that presented itself, and on the day above
mentioned, it, in some way. escaped from
its imprisonment, Gnd, like flash, itjumped
over 16-foot fence, and headed down Lib
erty avenue at pace that would have
brought blush to the famous Nancy
Hanks. 1t is needless to say the excite
ment was intense, and for a time the resi-
dents of the neighborhood were treated to
genuine fox hunt, while young Master Mar
tin was deploring the loss of his much
valued pet. Two teamsters, going in diff
ferent direction, concluded they would join
in the sport, and, dismounting, went right
in to capture Reynard. After a lively chase
in the peculiar manner the fox resorts to,
the teamsters gave up losing chase, and
stood. only to see his foxship bound over
the fence and enter the demesne of Major
Brown, since which time it has been seen no
more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Personal Gossip.

On Wednesday night Manager John
| Slocum wore a splendid great chrysanthe
mum in his button hole. He thought he had
secured a floral victory over his star. who
| takes especial pride in mammoth bouton.
nieres, but when he went back to see Mr..
| Mansfield and pointed with pride to his
big white blossom the actor smiled scorn-
fully. "See what my man found for me ~
ana he held upa variegated Japanese chrys.
anthemum as big as Il soup plate 1t was
really too large for q boutonniere even, and
/ noticed that Mr.. Mansfield took it off i'm
the supper scene and rwirled it in his fingers
while he prepared Tor that wonderful death
scene.
Marie Burroughs, the leading lady of Mr.
Wizards organization, says: at seems to
me I've acted all the weepy parts ever
written. just as soon as a fearful woman is
in demand the cry is. where's Miss Bur.
roughs?'" +"
AS far as can be learned from the dis
patches in the New York papers, Minnie
Offlcial Wife," which was produced last
week at Utica, n. Y. The absurd thin
about the criticisms is that far more atten.
tion is paid to the appearance OF the young
society lion, Robert L. Cutting, Jr, than to
the great actress, his wife.
The New York World says of this notable
event: Cutting appeared nervous, and he
had to feel for his opening salutation. His
wife, Minnie Seligman, who interpreted the
role of Helene, then came on and he greeted
her with an affectionate kiss Cuttinp
spoke dDOut tcH linus anu W1CnureW to make
way for a strong scene between his wife and
Owen. The first impression the audience
got of Cuttings acting was not fayora able
but in the third and fifth acts he made q
supreme effort to redeem himself and suc
ceeded. He was more at home IN the hall.
room scene than in the love-makiny parts.
and in the last act, where he kills Helene. he
scored partial triumph. Minnie Selioman
Cutting surely never looked lovelier than
when she merged, as iI were from one of the
bright lights of the stage into a star of the
first magnitude. 1t may safely be said tnnt
Miss Selignan, as If appreciatinz how muoh
was expected of her, FULLY sustained the role
or Helene.
Somebody writes: "Those who have fdent.
flied Edwin Stevens with comic opera will
marvel at the case and dexterity with which
he interprets the rollicking iumor of the
Jealous Russian in 'GlOrisna." But they do
not know the variety and tnoroughness of
Mr.. stevens training when he toured Cali
fornia with the late w. z. Sheridan in
Shakcsperian roles, and played ali kinds OF
parts in the California Theater Stock Com
pany. He was one of the first actors to
Durlcsque Henry Irving in this country. and
in some respects caught up that eccentric
players mannerism with more ndelity than
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
We Are Offering To-Day and Until Closed

All "forced bargains at exceptionally low
prices. We want to show you the finest line
of holiday goods ever put on our floors, and
with this end in view we have assorted our
stock into forced" and "true bargains" A
purchase from either line will make you a
customer of ours. Read our local advertise
ment headed announcements"
SCHoENECK & Son, Ill Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
MONDAY SNAPS IN
Solomon e. Ruben,s Shoe DEPARTMENT

Solomon & Ruben's Shoe Department.
Child's sole leather tip'l button, heel and
spring heel, sizes 8 to ii, 75c
Youths extra quality b calf button, sizes
IL to 2, 81 25.
Boys extra quality veal cdif lace, sizes 2%
to 81, 81 35.
Mems superior quality grain tap sole lace,
sizes to H. 81 so.
Ladies' extra fine cloth top pat. leather
tip'd button, sizes ~ to z. 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

How is boy placed in the United States
naVy7 ls there chance for adyancement
There lor Soou DOI! j. IL.
A certain number of boys are appointed
each year by the Representatives in Con-
gress, who get In turn the right of appoint
ment, to be cadets in the Naval Academy
at Annapolis, Md. These boys study on
shore for four years, and then 90 to sea for
two years. If they pass q very severe ex-
animation they become ensigns in the navy
the lowest grade of officer Boys who
cannot get these appointments enlist in the
navy, generally on board training ship;
they must pass a severe physical examina-
tion, and then en6st to serve until they are
OF age. These boys cannot hope to be pro-
NOTED beyond the rank of boatswain; they
are never promoted to be officers; so really
there is no chance, even for good boy, to
rise-except, as the old sea joke has it, by
going aloft. The pay of officers in the
navy varies from $500 year, that of a
cadet, to 1000, the shore pay of the rear
admirals; the pay of sailors, from Ss4 year,
that of third-class apprentices, to $1,000
year. the shore pay OF boatswains who
have held their rank for II years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Is tin plate manufactured in America?

JOHNSTON.
Yes, tin plate is manufactured in America,
and has been for some time. Besides, many
large plants are in contemplation. Whether
capitalists will go on with their plants in
the lace of the overwhelming Democratic
victory remains to be seen. 1t is likely
that the tin plate duty will be among the
first considered by the next Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

How old is Grover CleyeIandf S.
The President-elect was born March Is,
1881. He is, therefore, 55 years, Z months
and 25 days of age this Sunday morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Mr. Willard Is Welcnrne

No actor has in such short time taken
such firm place in the affections of theater
eoers here as has Edward S. Willard.
am sure he will receive a hearty welcome
as am sure that he deserves it. There is
no need at all to remind The DIsPATcs,s
readers what sort of an actor Mr. Willard il.
Since he was last here he has added consid-
erably to his clientele in the United States
and has added Canada to his dominion. The
opening piece or his engagement at the Du-
Quesne will be "The Middleman," that pow
erful play by Henry Arthur Jones, and in
which he WAS seen here last season. In il
Mr. Willard, as Cyrus Elenkurn the dreamy
old potter, has fascinating role. On Sat
urday afternoon and evening he will pre-
sent another play by the same author,
"Judah." which he has also played here.
On Wednesday evening he will play for
the first time here, Joseph Hatton,s
dramatization from his novel, John Need
hams Double" In this Mr.. Willard ap-
pears in the dual character OF Joseph Norbuu
a country gentleman in easy circumstances,
and John NeediiJna. a great 6napcier who is
on the verge OF ruin. The play hinges upon
the extraordinary resemblance OF these Two
men to each other, and Mr.. Wizards skill as
an actor is shown III the way he marks the
difference between the two men without re-
sorting to any arjifice in makeup How
he changes from Joseph No,buy to John
Needhdn in the sensational scene will prob
ably excite good deal OF speculation, it is
ON Friday night, for the first time here
also Mr. willard VIII appear in sydney
Grundy's play, "a Fools Paradise" In this
he mas q comedy character, cir Peter Land, a
good natured physician, who is instrumental
In discovering a case OF poisoning. 1t re-
sembles very much the famous Maybrick
poisoning case, but Mr.. Willard had tie
NAV in his possession two years before Mrs
MAVERICK was first tried. The company is
one Organized by Mr. A. NJ. Palmer espec-
tally tor MIR Willard and is headed by Mss
Marie Burroughs, one of the most beautiful
and talented of American actresses. Four
valuable men in the cast, Mr.. Royce Carle-
ton, Mr.. Fred Tyler MI Massen and Mr..
Cane we're brought over from Wizards
Iondon Theater Others in the cast are
Nannie Craddock. Maxine Elliott, Ethel
Douglass, Keith Wakeman, Emma Rivers.
and Hugh Harting. The original scenery
and effects, as used in the New York pro-
ductions, will be brought here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Is Hugh O'Donnell in Jail?

Is Hugh O'Donnell in jail? E.P
Yes, Hugh O'Donnell is in Jail and must
stay there until his trial. Critchlow will
be the first Homestead man tried, and his
trial is set for Wednesday, Nov ember 16.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

Two cases OF mems n ne Glastonbury cash.
mere underwear, 81 per piece. Special value.
LrTrKLL's, 2oS Smithdeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13
Harris Theater.

At Harris Theater this week James
H. Wallick will present his two best plays,
''The Bandit King" on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, and "The Cattle King, Tor the
balance of the engagement. The first
named play has had over 1000 perform
ances, which is certainly proof positive that
it has a strong hold on the affections of
theater goers. Mr.. Wallick will be sup
ported by a competent company, and the
educated horses, Raider" "Charrer.n
Texas and "Pete" will take part in both
dramas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

FREEl with every Doys suit, a blackboard.
at Sallers, corner Smithfield and Diamond
streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

What is the population of Allegheny COIN.
ty? G.
The census of 1890 puts it at 551, ,95a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

THIS newest farcical play Is said to be tue
happy possessor OF that subtle and finer
humor which has characterized the plays of
its class peviously presented. Its last and
furious in Its fun. ''Gloriana" falls back on
the theme of mistaken identity in its main
plot and counter lbots too
Glo7fdnd is the hame OF a handsome and
dashing widow, VINO, before the play opens,
has had mild soft of filtration with Leopold
FRs-Jocety1i, member of the English diplo-
matte service. the latter has meantime
fallen in love with Jessie CtdoiiCick, and the
arrangements fbr tho marriage are about
completed when Glo7idnd, who is supposed
to bo in Russia, yhakes her appearance. She
is still infatuate1 with the young English
diplomat, who Iendavors TO frighten her
OF by pretending to be only the valet,
and tnat SpiI,ks, who is really the valet Is
the real master. This strikes O romantic
chord in the gay young widows heart and,
greatly to the chagrin of Jocelyn, she de-
clares her intention TO raise him from his
lowly estate. To further entangle matters
he Is taken by Glo,idnd to her fiat, Picadilly,
as servant. Here he encounters blood
and thunder Russian Count, who is I'm love
with GLOrinnd, and Count ETtoG becomes
jealous of the real Joceiyn, who has entered
OF SptnkS, and is exceedingly friendly with
the real valet, whom he believes to be an
English diplomat and colleague. The most
hllarIous complications ensue. The oom-
pany is an exceptional one, and enjoyed the
distinction OF nearly l50 nights run In New
ork, so in Boston, IS in San Francisco and
just closed an engagement in Chicago at the
Schiller OF four weeks to the largest receipts
ever taken in that city by comedy organi-
cation, and claimed to be one of the best
ever organized by Mr.. Charles Frohman, IN.
cluding such artists as Edwin stevens, Miss
Henrietta Crosman, Otis Harlan, Miss Louise
Alden, Charles B. Wclles, Miss Margaret
Robinson, William Levers and others.