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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
EXISTING PENALTIES WILL ANSWER.

The New York Sun is letting its light
shine on abuses of corporation management.
Beginning with an elaborate history of the
achievements Of Ives, who stole the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton and Dayton railroad and
its belongings, and who now, at the age of
little more than 25, occupies felon's cell,
our cotemporary seems disposed to proceed
with menacing scrutiny into the operations
of other Wall street directors, who stand
much higher than ever Ives or Stayner
did.
Ina fit of indignation over the unblush-
ing gselfaggrandizement of Ives and Stay
ner at the expense of their stockholders,
the Sun makes the radical suggestion that
the old punishment of breaking on the
wheel should be revived for such offensea
The public we'll know that sharp
practices are but too often in
dulged in in the handling of corporate
property, which if attempted as to the prop
erty of individuals would be quickly and
effectively resented, but they will hardly 60
the length of indorsing the Suns heroic
suggestion. They will rather think that the
ordinary processes of law, if fearlessly in
voked, are quite sufficient to deal with every
case; and that a few examples like those
which are sure to be made in the cases of
Ives and Stayner, coupled with discreet in
quiry by investors as to where to put their
money, would quickly put a check to that
particular species of dishonesty.
One of the troubles about Wall street in
vestment is that it has been largely in the
nature of a gamble. The honest manage
ment of the properties listed is, in that
quarter, secondary consideration, if indeed
the average buyer or seller of stocks gives
that phase of the subject any thought at all.
Generally he buys for "rise" and sells for
"drop;" and his interest in the future of
the stock is just for a day, or a week, or at
the most only till the first importast change
of quotations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
WHERE TO PUT FAITH.

A good deal has been said of curing the
sick by simple faith lately, and a number
of excellent men and women have shown
preference for prayer in place of the SER
vices of a physician or surgeon in struggling
with disease or physical mishaps. 1t will
be painful to the advocates of the faith cure
and similar systems to learn of the fate of
Mrs. Mary C. Edwards, believer in the
Christian Science doctrine and who herself
professed to effect cures through the agency
of faith. She died two days ago at Syra-
cuse from the results of an accident sus-
tained some weeks ago by which her hip
bone was fractured.
When the accident happened Mrs. Ed
wards called in two physicians, and
the fracture was reduced successfully.
Then it appears her belief in the faith cure
doctrine mastered her, and she put herself
in the hands of her friends the Christian
Scientists. She grew worse, and regular
doctors were again summoned. They could
not save her life, and ascribe the fatal end
ing to the interference of the faith cure
professors. 1t is only fair to state that the
latter lay the blame upon the regular sur
geons.
The conclusion to be drawn from this will
seem to most sensible people to be that
broken bones are best mended by men who
have given their lives, energies and atten-
tion TO the science of bone-mending. That
faith is best placed in surgeons, in short,
when surgical skill is needed. In the case of
nervous diseases, mental disturbances, and the
minor ills mankind is heir to, perhaps faith
and the so-called Christian Science may be
of some assistance to the sufferer, subordi-
mated to the judgment of doctor of expe-
rience and learning. Faith in the doctor,
as we'll as faith in the all-wise DEGREES of
Providence, is no new prescription to the
sick man. But when Christian Scientists
desire men to put faith in the curative pro-
cesses they have invented they ask more
than the wise are ready to give, in the
light of events such as the death OF Mrs.
Edwards
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
THE LOCAL STAGE.

J. II. WALLICK and his famous .Cattle
King" is the red letter attraction at Harris
Theater next week.
HARRY WILLIAMS own remarkable COM
pany, with host of strong features, will be
seen at the Academy next week.
A BALLET of first-class attractions is one of
the novelties promised among "The Twelve
Temptations" at the Biiou next week.
THE Twelve Temptations" is just the sort
of attraction the people will flock to see after
the heavier productions which have been at
the theaters recently, The advance sale is al
ready large.
AS might have been expected the sale of
seats for Robson and Cranes engagement in
1.-THE Henrietta at the Grand Opera House
commenced yesterday with big boom. 1t
ought to be remembered that Robson and
Crane win not be seen together in this comedy
again. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Isaiah Williamson.

PHILADELPHIA, March 7.-Isaiah v. William
son, the venerable millionaire philanthropist,
died at O'Clock this morning. MIR. Williamson
was born at Falmouth, Bucks county, Pa, in 1902.
He came to Philadelphia, shortly before reaching
his majority, and started a small drygoods on
Second street, above Market. With the assist
ancd of H. N. Burroughs, now President of the
Commercial National Bank, he soon built up
large business, too large in fact for the size OF
the storeroom, and he moved to market street. Or
ganizing the Wholesale house Of Williamson, Bur-
roughs & Clark. The fortune Mr.. Williamson had
at the time he retired from the drygoods business
grew rapidly under judieious investments until
he was regarded as the richest man in Philadel-
phia. He was very reticent regarding his affairs,
but S15 0O0 900 has been regarded low estimate
OF his wealth. He was q charitable man all his
life and gave literally to all worthy objects gen.
orally enjoying secrecy as to the giver however,
The House of Refuge received 800, 600 from him,
and the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and
the Jefferson College Hospital $50 900 each. He
gave S00 900 to the BOARD of Trade fund for the
sistance of merchants who have sustained re-
verses and are without means for making liveli-
hood, The crowning act of Mr.. Williamson's life
was the giving of IS 0 900 for the founding of the
Williamson free School of Mechanical Trades,
which is to be built soon location is decided
upon, The school is to be located in the suburbs
of Philadelphia, or in Bucks, Delaware or Mont
gOmery county,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
AM1LL1oNA1RFs GENEROSITY.

Isaiah Williamson, who died yesterday
in Philadelphia, was q man of type once
exceedingly rare in this country. He was
both millionaire and philanthropist A
few years ago the number of persons in the
United States to whom both these terms
were applicable was exceedingly limited
to-day the combination is by no means un-
usual.
We hear good deal about the sel6shness
and the greed for gain exhibited by men
whose natural aptitude for business and
close application to their chosen work have
made them extraordinarily successful in
pecuniary way. No doubt the censure is
frequently deserved; no doubt. either, that
it is often wrongfully bestowed. Social
lists berate the rich, and some even
aver that any man possessing million dol
lars in his own right ought to be set down
as criminal. But every now and then the
world is reminded by the examples of such
men as Williamson that. a millionaire is not
necessarily an evil; thathe may be public
benefactor, and, prompted by motives ofgener
Osity andhumane sympathy, make such ju-
dicious use of his property that the public,
instead Of finding fault with him, will regret
that he had not even greater opportunities
for doing good. The number of such in
stances thatmight be adduced without going
back many years is sufficient evidence that
the world is not altogether selfish and
greedy.
Mr.. Williamson made his own fortune,
and after it amounted to several millions
instead of spending money upon luxuries
for his own qualification, be devoted it to
unostentatious charity. How many institu-
tions and individuals have been the re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
Ii Wnxeth Warmer.

From the Boston Herald.
Colonel Shepard's effusive Christianity, as il
lustrated in the Mail and Express. is expand
ing rather than losing its earnestness from un-
godly association. 1t has now extended even
into the advertising columns. 1t is not to be
supposed that the Colonel can pause in his in
tense and most assidious editing to write ad-
vertisements; but those who do write them
have completely caught his spirit. Here, as an
example, is an achievement in this way that re-
Gently appeared in the paper. 1t was printed
among the wants" and 1t announces the ad-
vertiser as IAN intelligent, well-bred, accom-
plished woman, above all a meek and lowly fol-
lower of her Master, and willing to dine with
the servants"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
MATTERS METROPOLITAN.
couIdn't stand such a Pressure.


New YORK, March THE american Nann.
zsae mas suspended publication. The paper
during its two years of existence has had
very rocky career and has nominally changed
hands several times. Its head for the last
eight or ten months was Alvah E. Davis. form.
erly publisher Of the Chicago Current. The
magazine gained some notoriety few months
ago, by securing an article from James q.
Blaine, entitled ''The Presidents Error" Mr..
Davis efforts to have this article widely ad
vertised resulted in its publication in several
leading papers throughout the country, imme-
diately after its appearance in the magazine.
There were threats of damage suits for in
fringement of copyright, but when the facts
were fully made known Davis was glad to drop
the case. There are judgments against the
concern for about 81, 600 The December num-
Der was the last one issued, but the magazine
had such a limited circulation that It was never
missed. Efforts are being made to resuscitate
it but there is little probability that they Will
be successful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
A GRAND OLD PENNSYLVANIA.

The Pennsylvania Legislature did a
graceful act yesterday by its unanimous
adoption of resolution providing that all
members of the Assembly proceed to-day in
a body to the residence of Hon. Simon Cam
eron to congratulate that distinguished
gentleman upon having begun the 91st year
of his life. The people of Pennsylvania,
without regard to party. will join the legis-
lators in hearty greetings to the aged states
man, and wishes that good health and hap
piness may continue to be his for many a
year yet TO come.
In the whole country there are to-day few
more striking figures than that OF Simon
Cameron, who entered upon public life
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
A LIVELY OLD MUsKRAT.
He Fights for Half an Hour With Two
Policemen and n Terrier.

NO rIgnts Tor Haif an H0nr WIN IWO
Policemen and Terrier.
PHILADELPHIA, March IA most remark
able sight occurred at Fourth and Kaighn ave-
nue.. shortly before midnight on Tuesday night.
The actors in the scene were Police Officers
Streeper and Hart A. Snyder, of S35 Kaighn
avenue, terrier and a huge muskrat. 1t is
supposed that the muskrat had wandered up
from the meadows several squares away and
got lost. Mr.. Snyder's oyster saloon was open
at the time and his attention was attracted by
the loud barking of his rat-terrier. Looking
out on the street he saw his dog in conflict with
what he thought was cat and the latter. get
ting the best of his dog. Rushing out he gave
the supposed cat kick, but it had his dog by
the FOOT, and held fast to 1t like grim death.
A light was procured when Mr.. Snyder made
the discovery that the largest muskrat he had
eyer seen was getting the best of his TERROR.
he klcked and shouted, and the officers came
with their blackjacks. They were afraid to
shoot for fear of killing the dog. Finally, the
dog got loose and ran away, when the rat made
desperate jump at Mr.. Snyder and actually
caught hold OF his watch-chain and held fast
until 1t was beaten down by one of the officers.
In the an1maPs desperation it went for the
0mcers and tried to spring to their throats.
The brute was finally beaten off with black
JACKS, and then, being exhausted with its half
an-hours struggle, it finally became conquered
the officers
Scores of persons residing in the vicinity Of
the avenue visited Snyder's place yesterday,
and after looking at the rat declared 1t was the
largest tnat they had ever seen. 1t was an old
DUCK, and Its teeth were half an inch in length,
Wnne lts claws were about as long. The hair
covering It's body was nearly IL inches long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
PREVENTION OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
A Vital Subject. Discussed ut the State
Commissioned Inst Sessinn

Vital Subject. Discussed ut the State
COmmIssioners' Inst Session.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE third and last
days session of the conference of the State
Railroad Commissioners with the Interstate
Commerce Commission was held in the office
of the commission to-day. The report of the
Committee on Statistics recommending, for
the use of railroads, uniform blanks for max
ing annual reports to the State Boards, was
adopted, Several changes from the original
book OF forms were made. A resolution was
also passed looking to the final adoption of
uniform and improved coupler. The question
of railroad legislation went over until the next
meeting, when a report will be submitted by
Mr.. CrocKer, of Massachusetts, chairman of
the committee appointed for the purpose at
yesterdays meeting.
The subject of railroad accidents was dis
cussed, and resolution was adopted recon-
mending the Interstate Commission to con-
slider the matter of automatic signals in aiding
in the protection of life, and requesting that
the commission advise the railroads in regard
to the adoption of the best appliances in this
line. The conference then adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
HELP FOR RUMSELLERs.
The Maine House Passes n Bill Which
Makes Them Jubilnut,

AueH JuDuunts
AUGUSTA, March THE action of the Maine
House OF Representatives to-day in passing
the pharmacy bill as amended creates surprise
and CONSERVATION. 1t is practically free rum
Dill, Two years ago Constitutional amend
ment was accepted by the people forever pro-
hibiting the sale of liquor in the State, except
ing for mechanical and medicinal purposes
But here to-dayis the House passing a free rum
bill. The bill was originally presented to the
Legislature Dy men who called themselves
temperance men. As reported it allowed
druggists in large towns and cities to sell
liquor for medicinal purposes on physicians
prescription. As amended to-day it allows
municipal officers to license any number of
drugstores In any town or city to sell in
amounts not exceeding quart on PHYSICIANS
prescription, and any druggist who Is a doctor
can sell on his own prescription. This opened
wide the door for free rum. The bill was
passed by the overwhelming vote of "a to 49,
All the men who are known to favor high
license or free liquor voted for the bill, and
with them many of the pronounced temperance
men. Thus did the Prohibitionlsts assist in
carrying the free rum bill and giving a shock
to the Maine liquor law, which was supposed
to be established as firmly as the granite hills
All the leading Republicans voted for the bill,
which but emphasizes the statement often
made that the Republican managers are in
league with the liquor traffic. The bill now
goes to the Senate, where it is said it is likely
to pass
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
Romance of Three Doctors.

DR.. H. W, Duszowski is medical practi-
tioner, lecturer in an eclectic college Of medi-
cine, an eloquent preacher, and writer of ser
mons for clergymen who are too lazy to write
their own. One of the doctors pupils in the
eclectic college, along time ago, married DR..
Baker. Later on Mrs. Baker acquired large
medical practice. Both the Drs. Baker are
clever physicians. Later on, DR.. Duszowski
and the Drs. Baker formed partnership and
established private hospital for women.
Business thrived, but for reasons unknown,
DIR. Baker, the husband, retired and left the
city. Soon thereafter he and his wife we're
divorced. Then Dr. Duszowski, who is now IS
years old. formally adopted Mrs. DR.. Baker as
his daughter. A few days ago DR.. Duszowskt
had his name changed by act of the Leglsla-
ture to H. W. Baker. Until March the sign
on the front window of I'll East Fifty-seventh
street, was: lame M. Baker, M. D.; H. W.
Duszowski, NJ. D." Now the sign reads: "Jane
M. Baker, M. D.; Henry w. Baker, M. D."
To-day it came out that the coupled were
married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
JUDGMENTS.

A Ferry Good Answer.-"I believe the
Albany boat leaves this pier, does it notY''
Leaves 1t every trip, ma am. Never knew Ii 10
take the dock up the river yet,''
THE MILD WINTER.
Though now we say, when off our guard,
Old BoFeas is a nice man;
Next summer we will find 1t hard
Enough to pay the ieeman.
Trouble at the Military School. In.
structor-what's wrong in the front rank?
Private Phipps-Please, sir, Private Simmons
IS went an put peanut in his breech-loader
in place Of q blank cartridge, an he can't get
it out.
A Woman's Revenge.-"How could you
help that Mrs. Proudly dress for tire opera when
you hate her so?'' asked Maude.
''Because, e" replied Bessie, II wanted to get .
chance to put pin in her dress so that 1t would
be sticking her In the back all evening"
Quite Good Enough.-"Excuse me, Mr..
Brown, said the haberdasher, 'Sbut this is q
quarter necktie you have selected. You always
wear dollar one.''
''That' sail right, old boy, - he returned with n
wink. MY wife has just started making a crazy
quilt.''
Put His Own Construction on It.-,Jones
last Saturday received the following note from q
friend:
''Come and dine with me tomorrow, at Delmon-
ico's, with two or three frtends.'i
Jones, who is very literal person, turned up
promptly at the appointed hour with--three of his
friends.
From One Mystery to Another.-Jones-
Matilda, where is that latch-key handed you this
morning?
Mrs. Jones-In the pocket Of my dress hanging
up over there.
Jones Is minutes later, desperately)-Andn now,
Matilda. will you please tell me where to ind the
pocket OF your dress9
The Fatality of Jumping at Conclu-
sions,-Miss Oldham (who Is not so young as she
used to be)-Speaking OF fine lace Mr.. jackson,
here is lace handkerchief made expressly for
me on my 10th birthday.
Mr.. jackson (gaIlantly)-Simply beautiful. All.
Miss Oldham, one sees nothing so hne as-that
nowadays. Things were made much better In
those good old times. weren't they?
A Matter of Business.-Farmer-I didn't
have any money for the paper, SO L thought
would bring you in a load ofturnips.
Editor-Yes; that's as good to me as money.
Er-oefore you GO, Mr.. Hayseed, there's little
matter I'D like to speak to you about.
Farmer-Well, what is itG
Editor-You don't wantt buy load OF turnips
do you?
Not What She Expected. - "Afiss
Squawker, - said he. gently the last notes Of
her song died upon the air, 81 hope you will not
be offended at what / am about to say. II has
been on my nina for some time and-s'
''Go on, Mr.. spooner, - said the girl encourag-
ingiy.
''WeIl-h'mi The last horse car win be down
in three minutes, and IN have to walk home III
don't catch it,"
-Aa rom Judge
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
TOO MANY COMMITTEES.
Democratic Senators Conclude There Are
Two Chnirmanships 10 Let.

OPmOcfaNc SenntOrs OOnctuuo IneRe are
Two Chnirmanships TO Let.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-AfteF the adjourn
ment of the Senate to-day the Democratic
members held a caucus at which the subject
of representation upon the committees was
under consideration. Messrs. German, Cock
rell, Voorhees,, Harris, Ransom, Walthall. and
Blackburn were appointed a committee to con-
fer with the Republican Caucus Committee on
arrangement of committees. and they will meet
tomorrow for that purpose, In tho caucus
there was sentiment expressed favorable to
the abolishing of certain committees that have
practically no duties to perform. 1t was the
opinion that, since every Senator is provided
clerk, chpirmanships are unnecessary, if not
useless, unless there are rooms for the accom-
mediation of the committees, which is not now
the case.
Senator Aldrich, chairman of the Committee
on Rules, and Architect Clark will get together
as soon as possible for the purpose Of devising
some rearrangement of space by which every
committee will have q room, if possible The
Republican caucus will meet Saturday after
noon or Monday morning to adopt the report
of the Committee to Arrange Committees, so
that they may be selected at the session Mon
day next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
DR.. Thomas G. Heron.

It is with deep regret that the many friends of
that young and promising physician. Dr.. Thomas
G. Heron, of Allegheny, learned of his death,
which sad event occurred yesterday DR.. Herron
besides enjoying an extensive practice in ALLIE
gheny was fail physician for the county. He was
a young man whose gentle manners and sterling
personal qualities endeared him to all who knew
him. The cause of death was heart disease, tho
symptoms of which made themselves manifest a
considerable time back. though their development
to fatal termination so soon was not expected
DIR. Heron was son-in-law to Major A. NJ
1athy of vide crcle of friends and SYM
is extended,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
For n Ranfisr Church:

A vocal and instrumental concert was held
in the Sewickley Opera House last night for
the benefit of the SewicKley Baptist Church,
Some of the most popular musicians and vocal
lists took part in the entertainment and its sue
cess was complete.
An interesting, as well as entertaining, pro-
gramme had been arranged by the committee.
in which the following named artists were
represented: Mrs. Sharp Mcdonald, Mrs. Q.
NJ. Hinkley, Mrs. w. H. Hunter, DR.. W. T.
English, Messrs. s. s. Anderson, Alonzo
Brockett, w. w. Whitesell and Prof. T. A.
Albrecht
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08

Mr.. SoAMEs, the London Times solicitor,
testified before the Parnell Commission yes
terday that man named Walsh had told
him that Messrs. Parnell and O'Kelly
helped to import arms into Ireland. Every
body laughed when Mr.. Sosmes said he did
not know Walsh's whereabouts. But if
Walsh is with the lamented Pigott it is no
laughing matter-for Walsh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
A COMPOSITE SWEETHEART.

No, do not, III confess,
1 do not love charming Bess.
But If 1 the girl could find
Who has all the charms combined
OF Bess and Belle,
And Maud and Nell,
of Fannie, Winnie,
Stella, Minnie,
OF Flossie, Josie,
Grace and Rosie,
Alexandra,
And Cassandra,
Christiana,
And Susanna,
And lot of others, too,
lawful hard to suit, say you?),
II, say. that could find
One with all the charms combined
OF those I've named above,
Then with her I'D happy live,
My whole heart to her I'D giye--
My composite love. Yankee Blade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-08
Sidney RaRflaff

BOSTON, March 7.-Sidney Bartlett, the nestor
of the Suffolk County Bar diedlast night aged 90
years. He was graduated at Harvard in 1918. Mr..
Bartlett was one Of the counsel employed in the
solution of the vexed Presidential question which
was submitted to the Electoral Commission in
1877. He leaves considerable property his in
vestment in the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy
Railroad alone being estimated at over a million
He was interested in what are known as the Mer-
riam roads. He counsel for the Chicago
Burlington and Quircy Hallway and within the
past ten days was in consultation with the direc-
tors concerning the affairs of the company, He
point of class. Frop Harvard he received the de-
gree Of LID.