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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
DAvENPoRT's CLEOPATRA.
A Strong and Beautiful Rendering OF Sar
dou's Play at the Duauesne.


dou's Play at the Dueuesne.
"Cleopatra," with Fanny Davenport in
the title role, was reproduced at tile Du-
quesne Theater last night with all the lavish
magniicence of scenery that characterized
its first presentation in this city. There is
no need to discuss the play again in these
columns, but it may be re-stated that those
who like a romantic drama, with just enough
of the historical to flavor it, and several
episodes Of real beauty and several
Of tragic force, will find "Cleopatra" a
very interesting and richly colored per-
formance. 1t is natural that Miss Daven-
ports portrayal of Cleopatra should be COM
pared with Sarah Bernhardt's, which was
seen here lately. The two productions can
superior is Miss Davenport's. The scenery.
costumes and more than all, the stage
pictures including the marvellous storm
scene that Manager Marcus Mayer has pro-
vided, are undoubtedly of great as
sistance to Miss Davenport, and add
not q little to NJ. Sardou's play. But
aside from all adjuncts and aids, Miss
Davenport's conception OF Ceopatra il ar
tistic and complete SO far as it goes. She
makes more of the physical charms of the
Egypti>n Queen than Bernhardt does
nature mas conspired with Miss Davenport
and strongly passionate nature to Cleopatra
is certainly as reasonable and as effective as
the more subtle and intellectual attitude
Bernhardt has chosen to assume in
this role. In fact. Miss Davenport
comes out Of the contest in this part
with fully as much credit as
the great French actress, and-this is an i'm
portant part-she makes Cleopatra moro in
telligible and more picturesque to the multi
tude.
The support given to Miss Davenport is
good. Melbourne MacDowell's Marc Antony
is n robust and strongly dramatic delinea-
tion Of great character. Mr.. Mcdowell
improves, and last night he won
great deal of applause by really
good. honest work. The Kephron Of
Mr.. Roberts is very clever performance,
and the rest Of the cast is very fair. Some
of the scenery is entirely new, and the ex-
traordinary storm scene is really more
powerful as picture of warning elements
than il was before. The theater was crowded
with an enthusiastic audience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
FOOD FROM INSECTS.
Odd Dishes Made From the Pests in Various
Parts of the World.

Odd Dishes Made From the Pests in Various
Parts of the World.
The bushmen of South Africa collect
grasshoppers by lighting fires in the path
Of the flying swarms, scorching the wings
of the insects so that they fall to the
ground. They roast them in hot ashes and
store them away in great quantities for
future use. Also they reduce them to meal
with stones or in wooden mortars. This
grasshopper -four, mixed with water, makes
an excellent soup. The grasshoppers of the
Old World are usually prepared by remov-
ing their legs and wings, after which the
bodies are roasted, stewed, fried or boiled
In Russia they are sorted and smoked like
red herrings.
The Hebrews in Morocco put jar-full of
grasshoppers into the oven on Friday night
and take them out hot on Saturday morn
ing, so as to avoid the sin Of lighting fire
on their Sabbath day. Digger Indians roast
the insects, pound them to -four, mix the
latter with powdered acorns or berries,
make the mixture into cakes, and dry them
in the sun. Fried in butter grasshoppers
are said to taste very much like shrimps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
THE FIRE RECORD,

Piqua, O-Fire totally DESTROYED the oat-
meal mill at Piqua this afternoon. Loss,
$50, coo; half insured in Eastern companies.
Providence, r. I-Fire at the large stables
of the Cheshire Improvement Company,
Sunday night, caused a loss of $4,000; fully
insured.
Pearl street-A shed in the rear of
George Rowand's residence on Pearl street
was burned yesterday. The origin is not
known and the damage was slight.
Warren, In.-Fire yesterday destroyed
Walter Stickney's elevator, large amount
OF farm machinery and Il, 900 bushels of oats,
about 81, 900.
New London, N. H.-Fire destroyed Colby
Academy, the famous old Baptist insticu-
ton. early this evening, entailing loss of
SIS. .000 The library was saved and the
students saved nearly all of their personal
effects.
Homestead-The residence ofFred Stewart
at Forrestvflle, near Homestead, was totally
defective f1ue Most Of the valuable house.
hold effects were saved. Losss about 81, ,50O
Insurance $1,000.
Parkville, L. lat l:3O yesterday morn
ing fire destroyed three big barns OF the
Cheshire Improvement Company. causing
loss of S25, 900 or more, as the firemen lost
control Of the fire and nearly all the CON-
pany's outbuildings were destroyed.
New Castle, Past. Joseph's Catholic
Church was almost totally destroyed by fire
to-day, the fire arising from defective flue.
The loss is $4,000 and the insurance is only
5000. A massive bell. presented by Joseph
Fleckenstein, of Pittsburg, fell from the
tower into the church, imbedding itself in
the large pipe organ.
Glenmore. N.J.zFire last night destroyed
sl25.o00 worth of property belonging to
Edward 8. Wells, proprietor of trough on
rats" 1t destroyed barns and other out
buildings together with 26 head of high
priced horses, and valuable Jersey cows.
Prince Alex Allon, the well-known stallion,
valued at $4,000 was burned to death.
Pennsylvania yards-An alarm of fire fro m
box 81 yesterday afternoon was caused by
the burning of an oil shed in the Pennsyf-
yania Railroad yards at Twenty-frst street.
The fire originated from lantern, and the
entire building was destroyed. Beside a
tank three-fourths full of OH, about 25 bar.
rels were burned. The loss is estimated at
$1,000.
Penn avenue-Three or four one-storfed
frame sheds in the rear of $500 Penn
avenue, East End, caught fire shortly before
ii O'Clock last night and were totally con-
sutned. An alarm was sent in from
box 2l9 and the department prevented any
Of the adjoining property from burning,
The owner OF the property is not known,
The sheds were empty, and the loss will not
exceed $500. The cause Of the fire is not
known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
AN ENT0NoLoGIsT's JOKE
He Fed His Friends on Curry OF Grass
hopper but They Found Him Out.

he Fed His Friends on Curry OF Grass
hopper but They Found Him Out.
A while ago Prof. G. v. Riley, the we'll
known entomologist, sent bushel of grass
hoppers, freshly caught and scalde'', to Mr..
Bonnet, a st. Louis caterer. The latter
made soup from them which was pro-
nounced perfectly deliciou. by many peo-
pie who were afforded an opportunity of
tasting it. It closely resembled crawfsh
bisque. Mr.. Bonnet declared that he W ould
gladly have it on his bill of fare every day,
if only he could obtain the insects
His method of preparing the dish a.
described by himself, was to boil the hop
pers over brisk fire, seasoning them with
salt, pepper and grated nutmeg, aud occa-
sionally stirring them. When sufficiently
done, they were pounded in a mortar with
bread fried brown. Then they were re-
placed in the saucepan and thickened to a
broth, which was passed through strainer
before being served. Prof Riley treated
some friends OF his on one occasion to curry
Of grasshoppers and grasshopper croquettes.
without informing them az to the nature Of
the banquet, but an unlucky hind-leg dis
covered in one OF the croquettes revealed
the secret.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Discussed by President Roberts Of tbs
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

Discussed by President Roberts of the
Penn.ylvania Railroad Company.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-President Rob-
erts was seen to-day by q reporter and he
talked freely concerning the recent cut in
company coal rates and future plans of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He said:
"The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
only reduced the rate on coal to that charged
by its competitors. The other lines having
established the rate at 40 per cent of the
selling price at tide water by private con-
tracts with the operators, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company had to establish the rate
as its competitors if it wished to carry any
of the anthracite coal. This we did. In
meeting the rate charged by other railroad
companies we did not do it to antagonize
them, but merely to protect our own inter-
ests
fThe Pennsylvania Railroad Company
does not manage its business on the prn-
ciple of antagoniZing other interests, but on
a conservative policy or making its rates
conform with its competitors. The policy of
the company is to maintain rates wherever
it is possible, and when the price OF coal is
advanced we will charge the same as any
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company does
not permit any personal or corporate
antagonism to enter into the conduct of its
business. 1t is managed entirely on the
principle which will best conserve the in
terests of the public and its stockholders"
WHAT is your opinion of the general out
look OF business Tor the railroads Tor the en-
suing Year,"
'I think" said Mr.. Roberts, "the general
outlook points to lower rates. The action
of the lake aud rail lines in establishing a
very low rate, has precipitated a fight be-
tween them aud the all-rail lines, and If the
altraI roads want any of the business
they must establish a very low rate, so
as to be able to compete with the lake
and rail routes. The fight between
these two CARRIERS is bound to come
and is looks as II this is the beginning of the
strnsssG The question is, can all railroads
transport freight as cheaply as the lake and
railroads? 20 determine this q struggle will
ensae, but stn led to believe that all-rail
rovtes will be victorious. The policy of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will con-
tfnue conservative and there will not
be any reduction in rates until it is
absolutely necessary. In regard to the
general business situation OF the country, 1
think it is very good, although everything
is being done on a close margin, and this
applies to both railroad and commercial
business. There is little profit in either, but
the business is large, which will bring the
earnings up in the long run."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
WHAT IS THE CAUSE.
A Large Amount of
Sickness in Pittsburg.
Similar Reports From All
Over the State.
A Feeling Of Weakness an
Alarming Symptom.
Physicians Recommend a Strength
Giver.
The Nerves and Brain Must Be Nour-
ished and Fed.
Physicians Recommend a Strength
Giver.
The Nerves and Brain Must Be Nour-
ished and Fed.

| The latest report Of the state board Of health
shows an alarming increase in nervous diseases.
Interviews with leading physicians and druggist
confirm the report Of an unusually large amount o.
sickness, notably diseases Of the nervous system
and troubles which have their origin in an impov'
erished and impure condition of the blood.
In cities and towns of this and neighboring state:
there is generally a like condition Of affairs
People are weak and weary, feverish and seepless.
with periodic headache and dmness of vision,
These are dangerous symptoms. Yet with proper
knowledge and care they can be overcome. and
strength and health restored.
In an interview with wel-kn and conserva-
tive physician Of this city. he stated: 1.-THE only
remedy physicians rely upon for Strengthening the
nerves and purifying the blood. is Paine's celery
compound. This compound is the discovery of
Prof. Edward E. Phelps. NJ. D., LII. D., of Dart
mouth college.
'It is having a remarkable sale here In town. on
physicians prescriptions and the calls Of the gen.
eral public. Its formula commended It from the
hrst combining as it does, such standard remedies
as celery. sarsaparilla, buchu. coca, cascara
sagrada, and others Of valuable vet harmless
character. The pharmacists who prepare 1t invite
correspondence from physicians, and furnish the
formula to all reputable members Of the profession.
II cannot commend it too highly at this season,
when strengthener or health-giver is absolutely
demanded by the majority Of people. Physicians
are glad to recommend this compound In place of
the bitters, sarsaparIlas and nervines so largely
advertised, whose formula is always secret.''
He remarked in conclusion: ''This Paine's eel
cry compound is the one prepared article that you
will find the best in my profession ordering at
the drug stores with the same franKness that we
advise our patients to get it for themselves
The worst cases OF salt rheum have been cured by
this compound.
Diseases of the skin and blood yield to its curative
power.
In nervous prostratlon, sleeplessness, headaches,
and digestive troubles. there is nothing that SO
surely cures as PRine's celery compound.
In this month. when the seasons are changing,
pure food for brain and is absolute neces-
sity. And this compound is the only one obtaina-
BILE to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
SHATTERED NERVES.
Fearful Result Of NegIecting Weak
Nerves.

Great Prevalence. of Brain and Nerve Ex-
haustion at This Season of the Year
A Sure Preventive Against the Terrible
Nerve Weaknsss-Save Your Brain and
Nerves in Time.
"Shot hfn,seJ dead" Why: Brain exhaus-
ton and shattered nerves from overwork,
fret, worry. Men and women are straining
their brains, exhausting their nervous and
physical strength, until sleepless nights. fail
ing strength, nervous exhaustion, paralysi
insanity or death follow.
They are warned>of their doom by strange
sensations. dull. dizzy, bad-feeling head. ma
laria, 1rritability, nervousness, sleepless
nights, tired waking, weak, trembling, cold
limbs, languor, sense Of nervous and physt
cal exhaustion, kidney and liver diseases,
or constipation. These are danger signals.
At this season all these symptoms are made
much worse by Spring Debility.
The Grip also. has made more suicides than
any other known disease, for 1t always
leaves those who have 1t with weak nerves,
exhausted energies, blue and depressed in
mind, debilitated in body.
What Is to be dones Use DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura, and this great nerve. brain and blood
tnvigorator will give you clear brain,
strong nerves and sound health Purely veg
etable and harmless. Sold by druggists, 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

The briarwood is wild-growiug shrub,
and is not related in any way to the plant
with fragrant leaves. The proper name is
"bruyere." 1t is found in the Pyrenees,
Italy, Corsica and Northern Africa, and is
cut into pieces on the spot where it is found,
and from there shipped in bales to all parts
of the world, and particularly to those
towns which make the pipe industry their
specially. The process Of making the bowl
is very slow one, and one piece of wood
passes through more than dozen hands
before it is ready to receive the mouthpiece.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Sprung Authorities on Him,

A literary man relates that he made O
proposal OF marriage to charming young
woman, and she asked for day or two in
which to consider the matter. The next
afternoon he received from her a package
accompanied by note, inquiring: 'Dc
you think it is safe?" Opening the package
he found these books: "Froude's Letters
and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle, -
"Daudet's Artists Wives, "The Unhappy
Loves of Men of Genius" and a copy Of
Longnsan's Magazine, containing an essay of
Mr.. Lang's advising young women not to
marry literary men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Don't Be Afraid Of Draushts.

One of the greatest authorities on hygi-
enc, Prof. Reclaim, remarks: "Draughts
are not injurious unless we are in glow.
To healthy persons they cannot possibly
do so much harm as the stagnant air in a
close room. The fear of draughts is entirely
groundless, though it affects most persons
in manner that is simply ludicrous. Why
do people on river excursions, or on ocean
steamers, where they are exposed to,terrible
draughts, never catch cold? Simply be-
cause their skins are not previously boiled
in hot-houses"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
RAILWAY OFFICIALS TO BE ARRESTED.

Charged With Having Violated Provisions
of the Interstate Commerce Law.
TOPEKA, KAN, April e5.-The Federal
grand jury tomorrow win return indict-
ments against several high officials OF the
Union Pacific Railway, charging
them with violating the interstate
commerce law. The doomed officials are
C. S. Mellon, late General Traffic Manager;
S. j. Munroe, General Freight Agent; j. j.
Woodwork, of Portland Oregon, Assistant
General Western Freight Agent, and Station
Agent Barr. of Salina.
The information upon which the indiot-
ments are based was furnished by Special
Agent Kretchmer, of the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
The Rapiditv of Speech.

The most rapid talker in the United States
is Bishop Brooks, of Massachusetts. Baron
Dowse, the Irish Attorney General, was
heard to speak $50 words minute, while
the Rev. Arthur Mursell could not be re-
ported. The Rev. Phillips Brooks sermons
are said often to be delivered for an hour
continuously at the rate of 215 words a
minute. DR.. Chauncey NJ. Depew, the
most popular American speaker, rarely ex-
ceeds 160 words minute.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
WANTS A SURPLUS.

The United States Express Company Passes
Itss ssrividend for the Second Time.
New YORK, April 2A-The stockholders of
the United States Express Company usually
look for the regular notice of the closing OF
transfer books of the company preparatory
to the declaration of the usual semi-annual
dividend. Last November the semi-annual
dividend was passed, but it was not ex xpected
that that would be done a second time in
succession, but such is the case. No diyi-
dend will be paid i'm May.
Thomas C. Platt, president of the company,
readily admitted it toa reporter to-day. 1--WE
dividend again, not because we have not
earned one, but because we thought il better
to increase the surplus"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

Prodigal Father" which C. B. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlaneer will produce at the Alvin
Theater on May %, may be looked for y
comedy of unusual excellence, and cast
far above the average. Experts, who have
read the play, speak Of 1t in the most enthu-
sasnG Terms aHr Fr.n sne .act aI .na' orsanized
comedy company to play it warrants the
presumption that the play contains merit of
an unusual order.
MoDJEsKA's repertoire at the Duquesne
Theater next week will include: Gas You
Like It." MARY Stuart Camille" "Much
Ado About Nothing" and Macbeth"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
The City Directory the Best Going.

Russell's Comedians opened "The New
Alvin Theater. The piece is on the whole
the best farce comedy of the nonsensical
kind ever produced. Messrs. Sweatnam,
DAILY, Haverly, Seaman, Schoolcraft and
dozen others were supremely funny. Miss
Amelia Glover, as usual, danced divinely.
The only man who was missing, and was
missed, was Musical Director Mullaly. He
is sick, and the Alvin orchestra had a hard
time with the music. A large audience en-.
joyed the show hugely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
A CANADIAN Trust.

Big Cattle Companies to Combine to Con-
troll the Market and shipping Facilities
MONTREAL, April 25.-An important deal is
being put through here looking toward the
amalgamation of the big live stock shippers OF
Montreal to control the trade OF the Domin-
ion. John Grove, Robt. Bickerdikc, W. E.
Bowel, /. Delorme and Frank Lynch have
applied for a charter for the Bickerdike and
Grove Cattle Company.
1t is understood that a couple OF the
larger Western shippers and some Montreal
men, in all controlling about $1,000 cattle.
viii comprise the company. The idea is to
be able to make rates with steamship COM
panles the same as is done in the United
States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
World,s Museum.Theatar

The chief attraction at the Worlds
-Theater this week is Mr.. Andrew
j.. Seymour. whose wonderful feats of
mind reading caused a sensation on several
previous visits to this city. He is still as
clever as ever. Mr.. Frank R. Devine, the
adept oil painter, still remains, to the de-
light Of the lady visitors fortunate enough
to receive his sketches free. In the theater
the Two Bees Speciality Company give an
excellent variety performances consisting Of
banjo playing, juggling feats, singing, dane.
in1. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Davis Museum-Theater.

Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum The.
ater was crowded all day yesterday, the
chief drawing magnet being Miss Dot Sun.
well, the great snake enchantress
The young lady fondles venomous reptiles
as fearlessly as she would the
docile pug dog. An Indian musician, a clever
Mexican feather worker and Admiral Dot,
the midget, are among the other good things.
The vaudeville show given by the Emerson
and Clark Company in the tneater is
highly enjoyable one. There are some very
talented peformers In the company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
The Appetite OF the Birds.

Have you ever noticed what lot birds
eat? If you could put together all the
worms and insects that robin eats in day,
they would be equal to worm IA feet long
Now suppose man ate as much for his big
body as robin does for its tiny one, the
robins worm would be sausage measuring
9 inches round. And to equal the IA feet Of
worm which robins daily food MEANS q
huge sausage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
FITFUL FLASHES FROM AFAR,

THE ravages Of yellow fever at the ports Of
Rio Janeiro and Santos are decreasing.
A GERMAN authority assures the Italian
Government that their new rifles are super.
for to any other In the market.
The editor of the Monite,r de Rome is
authority for the statement that the mission
to Rome of Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul,
Minn., has been complete success. All the
questions upon which his mission had a
bearing have been decided in his favor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
inrercs, Guaranteed on Bonds.

NEW YORK, April 25.-An agreement has
been reached between the Elizabeth Lexing-
ton and Big Sandy bondholders and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway by which the
Big Sandy bonds will receive per cent
interest and retain their present securities.
which will be stamped principal and inter-
est guaranteed by the Chesapeake and
Ohio" The original proposition was to give
Chesapeake and Ohio new ~ per cent bonds
in exchange tor Big Sandy, bonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26

NEW YORK, April % The United States
Rolling Stock Company, so known for 20
years, was to-day reorganized under the
name of the United States Car Company
The capital stock is So, 500, 900. The objects
for which the company is formed are to
manufacture. buy or otherwise acquire and
sell railroad and other cars, engines, rolling
stock and equipment, etc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
Lost All Through Fire.

WORCESTER, MASS, April 25-Charles r.
Adrich, Jr., manufacturer OF satinet in sut-
ton, assigned this afternoon to John w
Sheehan, OF this city. The liabilities are
$4,000 and the assets $4,000 He offers his
creditors 10 cents on the dollar
Mr.. Aldrich's mill was DESTROYED by fire
on Sunday, the 18th instant, with loss of
IS, 600 and but 81 500 insurance. The rsiinua
was the result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-26
What bLenagerie Animals Cost.

Pearson's Weekly.1
The most expensive animals are the ele-
phant, especially when very large, fine
specimen like the late lamented Jumbo
fetching e3,0O or $4,000. A female hippo
potamus, years of age, is worth about $500,
rhinocerous 5000, an Indian tapir e2O0;
lions, according to their age and beauty,
fetch from e40 to e400 home-bred lions be-
ing of comparatively little value. A fine
tiger is not worth more than G200, black
panther e100, leopard e32, white bear
G60, and black bear G12.