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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
A COLLAPSED BRITISH BOOM.

The dispatch from Glasgow. which reports
that the boom in the pig-iron market there
has undergone a reaction, is of interest to
this country, not for any direct effect it is
likely to have on our market, but for its evil
dence on the danger of booms. The fact
that boom has collapsed in England does
not indicate that similar backset is to take
place in the iron trade here. The boom in
England went so far beyond the rise in this
country that iron was sold from the United
States to be shipped to England. OF course
such a reversal of the usual order of things
could not last long, and the English market
has tumbled, while the American trade rests
on the firm basis Of actual demand. Per-
haps q very useful inference may be drawn
to the effect that the speculation in iron war
rants, which is a feature of the English
trade-and which some people are trying to
introduce here-had much to do with the
excessive advance there and the very
prompt reaction.
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not so unusual thing that the whole opposi-
tion need 90 into a fit over it. The total
abstinence people may be expected to OBJ
iect to it; although why they should con-
slider themselves more entitled to criticise
Mr.. Morton for this than other representa-
tives of wealth and power, who do the same
thing. is not clear. But for the whole pha-
lanx of Democrats, who would not stop at
any hotel that did not have unlimited facili-
ties for imbibing, it is not less petty for its
shallow insincerity.
At the same time, the Republican at
tempt to deny that the Vice President had
a saloon in his hotel was equally small
sized and insincere. The story was de-
clared to be a fabrication; simply relying
on the unexplained difference between a
saloon and a buffet. The ability OF the other
side to show the fact with reference to the
sale of liquors made this sort Of denial more
dangerous in the recoil than in the dis
charge.
When sincerity and franknesS are ruling
qualities in politics, it will be recognized on
both sides that if nothing worse happens
under an administration than the Shore
hams license, it will be a remarkable ad-
ministration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
PlTTsBURG, SATURDAY, NOV. Is 1889
THE ACCEPTANCE OF TIE PARKS.

The formal acceptance of Schenley Park
by the City Councils, yesterday, was marked
with practical unanimity; while the dis
cussion on the acceptance OF the option to
purchase 100 acres more, may appear to have
disclosed discordant element, but does not
really detract from the appreciation shown of
this splendid acquisition for the public.
1t is true, and The DISPATCH has always
maintained, that the city must have smaller
parks at points more accessible to the
dwellers down town than Schenley Park
will be. But the enrichment of the city by
this magnificent gift will facilitate and not
DELAY the establishment of these nearer
breathing spots. A moderate appropriation
for the improvement of Schenley Park and
for the purchase and improvement OF hill
top parks closer to the thickly built parts
OF the city, will supply Pittsburg with a
system of parks which will put her at the
head instead OF the bottom of the list in this
respect.
In the line of parks and Exposition build
ings, Pittsburg's supply is secured. Then
if the same success is attained in giving us
a library, art gallery and music hall, our
city can challenge comparison with any in
the land, for the esthetic as well as the
material features of municipal life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
FREE FOOT BRIDGES.

The idiosyncrasies which are developed in
connection with the bridge question, are
heightened by the statement that the new
bridge to be erected for the Pittsburg and
Allegheny cable line is to have free foot
way. This when realized will produce the
anomaly OF a free foot-bridge between the
two cities, while on the bridges within the
city of Pittsburg every passenger must pay
toll.
The resolutions introduced in Councils of
Pittsburg for correcting the hardship to the
working classes of having to pay toll for
walking from one part of the city to an
other, were presented at an exceedingly un-
timely juncture, but have a good deal of
foundation in justice. 1t certainly ought to
be possible after all the franchises that have
been granted in this connection, to secure
for those who wish it the inexpensive priv
ilege Of walking without charge. To make
all the Monongahela bridges free for We
hicles as we'll as pedestrians may be difficult,
and will certainly be costly and protracted
undertaking. But pending that work it
should be practicable to secure for foot pas
sengers an exemption from the bi-daily tax
now levied on every one whose work takes
him to and from the Southside.
In the era of municipal improvement it is
unquestionably we'll to give prominence to
the relief of burdens like these on the COM
mon people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
TTMAY BE A COMPROMISE.

Yesterdays gossip about town produced a
report that the Pennsylvania Railroad is
preparing for the purchase of property at
the corner of Smithfeld street and Fifth
avenue, where it is planned to erect pas
senger station and ticket Office. The story
is an interesting one, and connected with
other reports of attempts of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to get further down town
with its local passenger traffic will attract
much attention, denials notwithstanding.
The first objection to accepting the report
with implicit faith, is the very large cost of
purchasing the property and reaching it with
elevated railroad tracks. Fora depot equal to
the Pennsylvania Railroads needs, not only
the two buildings mentioned would be
needed, but nearly the whole square from
Fifth to Sixth avenues. Even to make a
local station at the point named, and to pay
damages for reaching it with elevated tracks
would probably cost nearly as much as to
construct cable road from the same point
TO the East End.
or course, ii it is made one of the Penn
sylvania Railroad dispensations to orua-
ment the corner of Fifth avenue and Smith
field street with new passenger station,
Pittsburg will probably accede to the pro-
ject with good grace. But in view of the
cost Of the undertaking, Pittsburg will
probably be satisfied to compromise with
business block on the site named and a nice
passenger station at Seventh avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
BRAz1I,s RUMoRED REVOLUTION.

The reports which come from Rio de
Janeir6 of a revolution in Brazil to over
throw the empire of Dom Pedro and to es-
tablish republic is about as unexpected a
piece of news as could be imagined If any
one of the South American governments
was supposed to be firmly founded in the
affections of its subjects, it was the liberal
and constitutional government of that peri
patetic old monarch.
The cause for such a revolution is the
more difficult to comprehend, since it was
recently announced on his behalf that when
the Brazilian people wished a republic he
would abdicste. Possibly there may have
been difference ofopinion as to what indi-
Gated the will Of the people in the matter.
But even that hardly seems to be sufficient
cause for a revolution.
1t may be well to await complete details
before making up our minds either as to the
accuracy of the report or that it is based on
higher motives than a revolt of some plant
ers discontented over the recent emancipa-
ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
FOB A LITTLE cHINEE.
Bazaar of the ChiIdrens' AIInisterIug League
ofst, Peters Church.

Bazaar of the ChiIdrens' MInisteriug League
ofsf. Peters Church.
Japanese screens, lanterns and plaques, with
draperies IN oriental colors and gaily trimmed
booths made the lecture room of st. Peters
Episcopal Church very picturesque last even
ing. Fifty busy little maidens from to IL
years old fitted hither and thirher fully real
izing the great responsibility which rested
upon them, for they constituted the Childrens'
Ministering League, and it was their
bazaar. One OF the most interesting
and most profitable features of the evening was
the soap bubble table. The pipes used and
afterward sold as souvenirs were handpainted
by Misses Mary Worthrop and Mary Halpin,
of the School of Design. The other tables,
with the exception of one, represented the
combined work of these little misses, who have
met once a year since their organization as
club, and devoted the afternoon to work with
the needle. The results, as shown by the arti-
cles exhibited and sold, are wonderful. The
little helpers" Of the church donated one
whole table TO their sister workers, and it was
worthy of the benevolent spirit which prompted
their generosity.
A great deal of credit is due the officers Of
this band of lit lie philanthropists, Miss Rose
Edsall, Presidents; Miss AIDA Smith, Vice
President, and Miss Ida Gracey, Secretary, as
they have officiated as teachers as well as Of
Ulcers. Their motto is mo day without deed
to crown II, {" and the rule they endeavor to fol-
low is EVERY member of the league must do at
least one kind deed day."
Ice cream, cake and coffee were dispensed in
admirable manner by committee OF little
ones in connection with the sale of their pretty
articles.
The entire proceeds of the entertainment
will be used in caring for tiny Chinaman.
Happy little celestial to have SO many and
such energetic ministering angels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
AN INSTRUCTIVE CHARGE.

The charge of Judge White in the alder
manic conspiracy cases states the law with
regard to the duty of Aldermen in a way
that leaves little doubt as to the duty of
those officials, and yet with which many of
their acts cannot we'll be reconciled. The
whole business of taking iniormatiOns upon
slight inquiry, of allowing prosecutions to
be settled" and conniving at or permitting
prosecutions for that purpose, is shown to be
illegal and criminal
These principles should appear plainly
enough to any impartial person. Yet there
is almost ground for charitable doubt
whether some of these e3ponents of the law
actually know what their duties require of
them in an impartial and upright admins
tration of justice. The plea made on behalf
of one of the defendants in this case, that he
did these things supposing them to be all
right because everybody did them," car
ries with it one of the most crushing COM
mentaries on the lower magistracy that can
be imagined. 1t is to be hoped that these
cases will work a decided reformation in the
Aldermen's courts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
THE IMPORTATION PROSECUTIONS.


The announcement from Washington that
District Attorney Lyon has instructions to
proceed with suits against all the parties en-
gagged in the importation of foreign glass
blowers, promises that the full evidence in
the matter will in due time be spread before
the public.
Of course, when the investigating officials
reported that there had been violation of
the law, this was the only course to take
1t would not do to nullify the law or to
make fish Of one party or fowl of another
All violators must be prosecuted alike; and
if the enforcement of the law works hard
ship, those who enacted such law must be
held responsible for the injustice, instead of
those who enforce it.
In that respect, unless the facts brought
out by the trial are different from those now
in the public knowledge, the prosecution of
business men and labor leaders for bringing
over laborers who, by the opinion OF the
labor organization interested, are needed in
this country, will present one of the most re-
markable examples of hasty and ill-consid-
cred legislation known in this country for a
long time. With the salient fact that the
one organization which most unqualifedly
accepts the responsibility for the bringing
over of these workmen is the American organ
ization of window glass blowers, the opera
tion of law which prosecutes these cases
and lets in thousands of Italians, Poles and
Huns every year without prosecution is put
in the most in vidious liobt
The law must be enforced; but when the
law is shown to interfere with the operation
of legitimate and needed industry, the duty
of changing it will need no argument.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
Fnrnra Pleasures.

THE Y. NJ. G. A., of Sharpsburg, have ar
ranged a series of entertainments for the win
ter. Robert J. Burdette will lecture, and con-
certs will be given by the Park Sisters Quartet
and Hungarian Quartet. The Association is
increasing rapidly both in members and inhu-
ence.
A PINK reception will be given by the Cap
tain Charles W. Chapman Circle No. 60, Ladies'
of the G. A. r., at Cyrlorama Hall on next
Thursday evening. Gernet and Geunther'B
orchestra will furnish the music, and the pro-
ceeds will be used in the relief fund.
THE ladies' OF the Reform Church, Law
renceville, will hold a fair for the benefit Of
the church at Turna Hall for one week, Begin
ming Monday, November Is.
ATEA party and concert for the benefit Of
st. Paul's Orphan Asylum will be given at Ia
fayette Hall on Wednesday evening" Novem-
ber 20, 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
DEATHS OF A DAY.


Andrew Jackman, the well-kRpwn livery man
of whom mention was made IN THE DISPATCH
yesterday, died early Yesterday morning at his
residence on Penn avenue. The funeral, which
will be in charge of Director James Flannery,
will take place on Monday morning from st,
Paulis Cathedral. The deceased was one of the
pioneer members Of the church and a solemn high
mass will be said for the repOse of his soul
Mr.. Jackman was born october %, 1918, in a lit
tie house at the corner OF seventeenth street and
Penn avenue, where Christ Church now stands
He had little advantages for education and
at an early age secured position driver of one
of the old-IashiOned draws, which was the ponu-
lar hauling vehicle in those days. In 1873 he es-
tablished boatstore and livery stable on Irwin
street. now known as Seventh street. Some wears
after he built fine large stables on Penn avenue
near sixth street, which he occupied until the
building was destroyed by fire about ave years ago
In lSH Mr.. Jackman was married to Miss Nancy
Hagee at the old Magee homestead In PerrysyfIIe
Mrs Jackman died some four years ago leaving
but one son surviving out Of family of six Sims
and daughters. Edward F.. who has for a niin-
Der of years been actively experimenting 1.-THE
business at the Penn avenue stables, is the dnly
survivor OF the family.
Mr. Jackman was a very plain man in his hsb bits
and dress and retiring in all public matters YAl-
though an enthusiastic Republican, he never look
an active part in politics. although hts sons Md.
He voted for the two Harris0ns, one In ~ and 1.-THE
other In IS. He had special disincinatioN 70
Joining societies and associations and neyeibe-
ionged TO one Of any kind.
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burg friends who rejoiced with him. Dancing
was the inspiration Of the evening
The Young Peoples Association Of the East
Liberty Presbyterian Church gave social and
entertainment last evening. The exercises con
sisted Of Rotations by Mrs. Coster ana vocal
and instrumental music BY Mrs Coster. Profs.
Cuttings, Mayer and Bearl. A delightful even
ing was spent by all present
Mr.. AND MRS. Jos. P. URBEN have issued
invitations for the marriage of their daughter
Agnes to Mr.. Edward G. CARRIER. The we'd
ding will be solemnized in St. Peters Cathe-
dral, Allegheny, at $50 P. N. on November rs.
Mr. WILLIAM ]. JONES will be married ON
the 9th in the First Presbyterian Church, Of
the Southside. to Miss Annie Harris, former
teacher in the Soho School primary depart
ment.
PROFESSIONAL friends dined with DR..
semple. of the East End, last evening Kuhn
served the dinner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
FLIGHTS OF FANCY.

Ed love you, Allie.
ATie-How pleased Charlie win be to know II
We were married this morning. K.-EpocA.
"What is your salary, DR.. stigeins?-
ssMy salary,n said the clergyman slowly, Is
5000. But my pay Is about g. 200. ''-LVs-
The labor movement is spreading. Prince
Murat has struck against being husband to an
American girl when the job brought only 30 oooa
year.-Lffe.
Amy-What makes De Swim Seowl 20 all
the while9
Jack-He has to, you know. In order 70 mahs
his eye-glass stay on.--zfms.
Molly-Ned's actually engaged to that
horribly shortsighted Miss Magpie. wonder
how he happened to propse2
Polly-Perhaps because he thonght she couldn't
see her way to refuse Time.
Railway Oficial-M'sieur, your valet has
been run over and cut in dozen piecesl
LanguId Englishman-HaWl Be good enough,
please, to bring the piece that-hawl contains
the key Of my hat box-haw!-HaV Aotfdav
lizard work has done Charlie Bartlstt
good. Just see what huge muscles he has On hh
arms-n
'sYes. He wasn't 80 last year. What vas his
work on the ranchs''
"Hs did the carving at msAls.' .''-Harp4's
Basar.
Flap-I'm Move, and the only disagree
able thing about It q that the girl q older than 1
Jack-How old are you noW7
"I'm I8's
''And the lady Is whatg"
'Twenty-two."
make your mind easy my boy. By TIE tine
you are q she'n be only %. Yankss Biads.
'sWeIi, I'll be burned, . remarked an old
farmer IS he stood and watched the electric cara
move OF.
'.Whai's The matter, old genllemanr' qusrisd .
bystander.
'sWhy. was just thinkln' about than thers
Yankee fellers. Only . few years ago thnr oo1.o
down here and reed the hlEgers. Nov. 1,r5
dnrn 'em. they've come down here to frrs -
mnl1S. Atlanta CoasIitafion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
NELLIE Billy HAS A RIVAL.
Another Woman Will Race Her Around
the World for 81 900,


NEW YORK, November l5.-It is an instance
of woman against woman. John Brisbaen
Walker, the millionaire proprietor of the Cos.
nlopolitGn Magazine. walked into his office
yesterday morning with a longer stride and
heavier tread than usual and startled his en-
ployes by the sharp query:
''How quick can a woman 60 around the
world?
Mr.. A. D. Wilson. the business manager, said
that Nellie BLY,, of the World, had just sailed
on the Augusta Victoria and proposed TO make
the trip in IS days. Mr.. Walker said he had
seen the announcement and he felt confident
the time could be shortened. He sent Mr.. Will
son for tickets and dispatched messenger for
Miss Elizabeth Bisland, contributor to the
magazine. She arrived before the tickets had
been purchased. and after short talk with Mr.
Walker she agreed to attempt race with Mel.
lie Bly, but decided to 60 west instead of east.
She asked for a half hour in which to prepare
for the journey, and Mr.. Walker proceeded
with his arrangements.
miss Bsland was ready in the specified
time" said Mr.. Wilson last evening, "but
could not leave until 6 o'clock. A large num-
Der of friends went TO the depot with her. She
took the Chicago limited and will sail from San
Francisco, on November q, on the Oceanica
the same vessel that Nellie Bly, expects to take
on her return. Miss Bisland will reach
Yokohama Japan, on December II, and will be
in Hong Kong i've days later. We have cabled
for Government boat for her use IN making
the latter trip, and the expense for this part Of
the journey alone will be 5000. 1t is in this
transfer from Yokohama to Hong Kong that
we expect to gain time, as Nellie Bly, must
wait over at Hong Kong four days for the
regular boat"
The rest of the journey is comparatively
simple for Miss Bisland. She will sail from
Hong Kong December II by the Peninsula and
Oriental line, and land at Brandisi, Italy, where
she will fake the steamer for Marseilles, arriv-
ing on Sunday, January q, 1890. If she arrives
on time she will sail from Hayre on Sunday. If
she is a day late she will sail on Monday, Jan
uary 2, from Southampton, arriving January
2g Mr.. Walker and the proprietor of the
World have wagered 81. 600 on the result, and
the money of the loser will go to some charit-
able institution. Miss Bisiand is French
creole from New Orleans, and is said to be only
% years,old. Miss Corcoran (Nellie Bly, is in
the neighborhood of 80. Both young ladies
have been writing for New York papers and
magazines for some time past. They travel
without escort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
TO HELP WORKING GIRLS.
Willing Workers of the Baptist Church
Give an Entertainment,

Willing Workers of Ihe Baptist Church
Give an Entertainment.
A new departure in charitable work has been
devised by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Fourth Avenue Church. A branch of the
main society, calling themselves the Willing
Workers, has made arrangements for series
of free entertainments for the working girls of
this city and Allegheny.
The first of the series was given last evening
In the lecture room of the church, for which a
Thousand tickets had been distributed. The
programme was very interesting one and
was opened with an address by Rev II, B.
Grose, the pastor of the church. Various
rec1tations and musical numbers followed and
in pleasing manner.
In distributing the tickets the ladies found
all the managers of the different factories and
manufactories willing and glad 70 Cooperate
with them in interesting and securing the at.
tendance of the working girls The next enter
taInment will be given December 20.
The ladies in charge of this work are Mrs NJ
+. Hutchings, Mrs. John l. Lewis, Mrs. Johns
ton, of Hazelwood; Mrs. Godfrey and Mrs.
Strickler. They were assisted by Mrs Stubbs
and Mrs. Lamen. -Four young ladies acted as
ushers, Misses Richardson, Prichard Edstrom
and McMann.
The officers of the Ladies' Aid Society are
Mrs. John L. Lewis, President; Mrs. Irwin Vice
President; Mrs. Stoff, Secretary, and Mrs.
Stubbs, Treasurer. It Is the intention to give
Tour more OF these very ENJOYABLE evenings and
TO serve sumptuous repast to the girls on the
evening that closes the series. The next one
Will be on the 10Th of December.
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Ono More Arrempt 10 be Made.

The French societies here have at last gotten
together French theatrical company, which
will soon produce French plays before French
New Yorkers, just as Amberg's company does
German pieces for German New Yorkers. The
title of theneW company is the Theater Franco
American The first performance viii be given
in Clarendon Hall. December lo and will consist
of the four-act comedy, lie Voyage de N. Per-
richon," and farce. The company is backed
by prominent and wealthy members Of the
French colony, who propose to buy theater
eventually. A dozen unsuccessful attempts
have been made in the last 20 years to establish
a French theater in the city. but none Of them
started with such = boom and as strong inan-
cial backing as the present one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
As FrnncI. would LIke Il.

Governor David R. Francis, of Missouri, is
visiting in New York. It is confidently alleged
in political circles that his mission is to
fraternize with Grover Cleveland Calvin
8. Brice and others, with view to capturing
the Democratic nomination for Vice President
in 1892 He has the bee in his bonnet without
q doubt. While Mayor Of ST. Louis, 1t will be
remembered, he was great social success, and
1t was he who persuaded Mr.. Cleveland, while
President, to visit that city entertaining him
royalty at his own home while there. He
wants the 1892 tlcket to read Cleveland and
Francis"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
PFTTTNEss ON ROTH SIDES

As the echoes Of that dispute over the
sale of liquor in Vice President Mortcn's
hotel at Washington are still ringing, it is
permissible to say that good deal of the
small-gauge kind of politics has been mani
tested on both sides, in connection with this
matter.
In the first place, the fact that hotel has
in connection with its restaurant q regular
provision for the sale Of wines and liquors is