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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

A rose by any other name would cost az
much.-Puck.
Standing on Etiquette.-Mrs. Smilk-
Are you going to your friend Mrs. Blanks fu-
neral tomorrow
Mrs. Nubbs-Certainly not. She owed me call.
-CAtcago Herald.
High Speed Warranted.-Chicago Man
Mouse talking; compared to Chicago everything
in Philadelphia is slow.
ladelphian-Everything sIow2 just you take
look at our gas meters. philadelphia Record.
Second Nature.-Visitor-W in your,
opinion, Mr.. Wanamaker, is needed to render the
postal service thoroughly efficient?
Postmaster General (tapping his desk very
sharply with his pencil) -Cash!l-Puck.
Lives Of cowboys all remind Us
II on earth we wish to stop,
. We should leave them far behind US,
Or arrange to get the drop.
-Washfngton Post.
ON BROADWAY.
There is no block, however watched and
tended
But one dead beat Is there;
Up many stairway, howsoe'er ascended,
You find the bunco snare.-LVs.
Becoming Americanized.-C -Citizen-Dont
you know, Mr.. All Sin, that if you kill that enemy
OF yours you will be, hanged?
All Sin (vengeful laundryman) NO, alee
Philadelphia Record.
Squeezed Through.-George-W you
be mine, dearY
Clara-I think should have to be hard pressed
indeed to take you.
George (equal to the emergency)-Oh, II that's
all, here goes.-Munsey's Weekly.
A gentleman of much erudition, who has
consumed midnight oil until his brow is ''sicklied
o'er with the pale cast Of thought " rises to in
form us that the difference between q carpenter
and a butcher is that one is known by his chips
and the other by his chops. -Nelo York Herald.
A Friendly Critic.-Stamp Clerk Cat
postofice window)-You'll have to pay letter
postage on this package. It's hrst-elass matter.
PeYsevering author (about to send his mann
script on its seventh trial trip)-Ah. thank Won I
Couldn't you get position as editor somewhere7
--HdTper's Weekly.
A Deserted City.-His Lordship-Yes.
this is really wonderful country; but you 'hsvs
no ruins or deserted cities as we have on the other
side.
Mr. .Wideawake-well don't know about the
ruins but II you want to see a genuine deserted
city, why, you just take trip to Indianapol'
L0fe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

THE appointment of ex-Solicitor General
jerks by the Republican administration to
continue the Governments struggle with
the Bell Telephone monopoly is worthy
recognition of the professional ability of a
political opponent. Mr.. jerks was of the
very best timber in Mr.. Cleveland's execu-
tive council. As Pennsylvania contribu-
tiOn to the late administration, the State
will feel proud of the confidence in the
BrookviIle lawyer which the Republicans
likewise show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
SUNDAY JOURNALISM ELEVATED.
The Price Of All New York Sunday Papers
Except One to be Nickel.

The Fflce OF All new York sunday Papers
Except One to be Nickel.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
NEW YORK, April n.-Sunday newspaper
buyers will have to paw cents each for the
Sunday editions of daily papers except the
Star whose price will remain as at present, 8
cents, on and after next Sunday. ,Ths HeraIds
Sunday edition has been sold for cents for a
long time, but the other papers for several
years have been engaged in cutting rates to
promote circulation. A few months ago all the
cheaper papers, except the Press and Star, ad-
vanced their Sunday prices to cents copy.
The managers say that there was no falling off
in circulation in consequence. This fact en-
couraged them to make the final advance
The proprietors of the papers say that the in
crease in price is necessary on account of the
increasing size of the Sunday editions. They
say that the small price for the papers left
them no profit. The arrangements for the ad.
vance in price were made last week at confer
ence of the newspaper proprietors. The papers
represented were the Sun, Press, RorLd Times
and Tribune.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

SOME sanguine admirer of Lord Ran
dolph Churchill has cabled his opinion that
Lord Salisbury will shortly offer that erratic
statesman place in the Cabinet. If the
Tory leader is foolish enough to do this
Gladstone's return to power will be hast
ened. Lord Churchill has always ruined
party which he could not rule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
An Enormous Field.

The fact that, in the first three months of the
year only, new lines representing over 5SO0U
miles have been brought to public notice and
that their construction is urged and to a large
extent is probable, is impressive evidence Of
the enormous field Tor railway enterprises which
the United states still affords. The mileage
proposed ia these three months Is equivalent
to almost one-third of the entire railway mile
age of the country now in operation, and yet
is still going on at an equally rapid rate and the
prospect Is that the roads projected and in
various stages of development in 1850 will ex-
ceed In aggregate mileage our entire present
completed system.
How many of these enterprises will fail en-
tirely or will drag along through years, of
course cannot be foretold- But the great fact
remains for consideration that the map of our
country shows apparent room for all these en-
terprises aud for many more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

The militia of the State will hardly con-
cede the justice of the Legislature voting
itself free trip to New York during the
Centennial alter it had declined to pay for
the transportation of the troops, The citi-
zens of New York, who are already protest
ing at having to pay for the presence of the
Pennsylvania National Guard, have pretty
good grounds for making sarcastic remarks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
ASKING FOR SIMPLE JUSTICE.
Captain Winder Wants to be Reinstnted and
HonOrabIy Retired.

WASHINGTON, April n.-Colonel Julian AL
len, of North Carolina, has made application
tor relief to the President IN behalf of Captain
William A, Winder, late of the United States
Army. From tho papers presented it appears
that the applicant served Is years in the army,
beginning with the war with Mexico. During
the civil war he was desirous of going to the
front, but he fell under suspicion of disloyalry
because his father was General Winder, an Of
ficer in the Confederate army. Although Pres
ident Lincoln was satisfied upon the assurances
of Captain (then Lieutenant) Winder as to his
loyalty, Secretary Stanton insisted upon his be-
ing sent to California. This was done, and in
California the charge of disloyalty was renewed,
finally resulting in trial, by which the Captain
was honorahly acquitted. While on this duty
he received the formal thanks of the Maryland
Legislature for gallant services in connection
with the rescue of shipwrecked crew.
After the war Captain Winder resigned, and
now, as his papers recite, broken down in health
and fortune, he seeks to be reinstated in the
army and placed upon the retired list.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
CONGRESS- OF THE LOYAL LEGION.
The Entire Constitution Of the Order Sub
iected TO a General Revision.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-THE sixth quadren-
nial congress Of the military order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States closed its session
here this afternoon, and many Of the delegates
left this evening for their homes. The con-
gress is the legislative body Of the order. The
work was done with Dromptness, but with care
full consideration. The entire constitution was
revised, and many verbal changes made, but no
radical changes. 1t was provided that in the
future changes OF the constitution shall only be
made by suggestion of State commandery, to
be submitted to the several State Command
cries, and if adopted by two-tnirds of the Com
manderies, then to be subject to approval or
rejection by the next succeeding congress.
1t was provided that the insignia and rosette
now worn by original first-cass members shall
die with them, and that the rosette and in
sigma now worn by second-class and by first
class by descent members shall be the abiding
emblems Of the order. The Ohio Commandery
was given generous vote of thanks for its
hospitality to the congress. The next meeting
will be held four years hence in st. Paul. This
selection was made unanimously and the con-
gress adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

DISPUTED elections are costly things to
everybody concerned except the disputants.
The State Legislature has unseated Nicolls,
the Democrat, and seated In his place Fin
lev, the Republican, at an expense to the
State amounting already to over S14OO0
and likely to reach $4,000 But both
Philadelphians drew their salaries as mem
bers of the House pending the inquiry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
BASE HITS AND FOUL TIPS.

| BALTIMORE american: Baseball is called a
noble game, and yet there are a great many
base men engaged in it,
CHICAGO Nea0s: The baseball cranks of
North America are now full of bliss because
| they are on the same continent with Captain
| Anson,
| BUFFALO Express: A Meadville paper re-
| marks gaily: IF We cannot have bottle-glass
works we can have a baseball club" That is
the spirit which puts up with crust when crumb
| is scarce.
CHICAGO. Herald: The Chicagos will be home
| this week, and we shall soon see them losing
games on their grounds-a spectacle which
they have lately presented to the people Of
every pation on the globe.
CHICAGO Tribune: One of the managers of
| the hippodrome ball association, or whatever it
| was that went abroad, has come back with an
apology in his mouth. He says the people
abroad didn't understand the game. The peo-
| pie in this country do not understand the sort
| of game that Anson plays
BALTIMORE Sun: Let US hope for the honor
| of the Baltimore club that Mr.. Goetz will prove
Baltimore David, and that the big champions
| of opposing teams may fall before his lightning
delivery and Heaven-inspired curves. If he
does he will be bigger man than David with
| this generation, and have the maidens as well
as the men chanting his praises. Go in and
win. MIR. George B. Goetz.
WASHINGTON Star: The wife in Toledo who
his applied for divorce because her husband
| is baseball crank strikes blow at one of the
! dearest rights of man. It is an inalienable
privilege Of the full fedged American citizen
to be baseball crank, and the right is not de-
| MED even to the temporary serfs in the terri
tories or to the perpetual serfs of the District
| of Columbia. Clearly marriage will prove a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

Mrs. Gladstone is doing. She is always at
her place in the court when Sir Charles
Russell's eloquence is helping to put the
Grand Old Man into power again. She re-
ports the proceedings to Mr.. Gladstone at
dinner, thus enabling him to reserve his
strength for other duties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
CREDIT MOBILIER ONCE MORE.
The Company as Defendant In a Big Suit 10
Back Taxes.

The Company as Defendants In q Big suit for
s Back Taxes.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE Common
wealth's claim to recover some Sl47.00 Of tax
from the Credit Mobilier Company, was the sub
ject Of an argument before Judges McKernan
and Butler in the United States Circuit Court
this morning. The claim was originally for s224,-
1853 81, but by the remission Of a number of
items for penalties, etc., the amount was re-
duced to the sum stated Last January the
Court made an order allowing the State TO in
tervene in a suit yet pending against the Credit
Mobilier.
After argument. the Court decided that the
directed that the order made last January
should be modified. This allows the COM
pany to take its appeal without entering
security. The only asset of the Credit Mobilier
was said to be its alleged claim which it has for
years been seeking to collect from the Union
Pacific.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
An ALLIGATOR in the White Hou.e.

BALTIMORE, April ll.-President Davis, of
THE West Virginia Central Railway COMPANY
and Mrs. Davis. who, with Mrs. Mckee, daugh.
ter of President Harrison, have been on a tour
in the South, reached home to-day. In Flor
ida Mr.. Davis and Mrs. Mckee were each pre-
sented with q young alligator. Mrs Mckee
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
A HIGH-LIFE WEDDING.

Congressman Gibson Soon to be Married to
an Ipdiann Widow.
BALTIMORE. April 11.-Congressman Charles
Gibson, the Adonis of the House of Repre-
sentatives will be married on April % to Mrs.
Margaret Powell Hollyday, of Radcliffe Manor.
Talbot county. Ind. The wedding will take
place in Louisville Ky, at the residence of
Mrs. Semple, Mrs. HoIlyday's daughter. Bishop
Dudley will perform the ceremony.
The bride-elect is the widow of Colonel Rich
ard g. Hollyday, for many years Secretary Of
State of Maryland, and her father was prom
inent Virginian
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
DIDN'T MEAN ALL 1T SAID.
The Presidents Oklahoma Proclamation
Little Too Sweeping.

WASHINGTON, April 1l.-It appears that the
Presidents proclamation opening portion of
the Oklahoma lands to settlers was more
sweeping in its terms than was intended, In the
matter of excluding persons from entry upon
the lands before the date named in the procla-
nation. Under its terms the army officers
have been compelled to keep out the officials
of the Interior Department, whose duty it is
to provide for the establishment of the new
land offices.
To relieve these officials, an order was made
to-day by the War Department for their ad-
mission into the territory
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

The great Poet Whittier has added his
voice to the protest against enforcing idle
ness in prisons. His sympathies are always
truly democratic, and when he protests
against system which he says can only fill
the prisons with maniacs, his words should
find an echo in every heart.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Fined for sInppIur HI. Ex.sreetheart

August Kern, 20 years old. and Eva Mande-
vile, were engaged to be married few days
ago. They quarreled and agreed to separate
last Tuesday. Yesterday afternoon August
felt that be conldn't stand it any longer. and
went back to his fiance. She told him she did
not love him any more, and she wouldn't let
him kiss her. Then he slapped her face. She
had him arrested for assault last night, and
this morning police justice fined him SIS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
A Boy Paid $500 for Being Whipped.

Martin Brock, l5-year-old newsboy, obtained
Judgment for $500 against the Elevated Rail-
way to-day. On last January "A Jacob Cooper,
train guard, thought he saw young Brock sell
ing papers to passengers, contrary to the rules
of the road. Cooper cuffed the boy, kicked
him, and threw him of the platform of the
station. The boy was badly bruised, and
through his guardian sued the Elevated Rail-
road for 81, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
THEIR FIRST BOW.
The shndyside GIee Club Give Their First
Concert,

The Shadyside Glee Club, assisted by Miss
Louise Noble, gave their first concert in the
hall of the Shadyside Academy last evening,
A large and cultured audience was present.
The programme was opened with piano solo
by Miss Louise Noble. Messrs. George Collins
d. O'Neill, George Reed, Jack Paine and H s.
Fisher sang solos, Messrs. Thomas Clarke
and L. R. Woodbridge sang duet. The banjo
and guitar selections by Messrs Collins, Ar
buthnot and O'Neill won much applause.
The club, however, won the honors of the
evening. They have well trained voices and
keep good time. The concert recitation. "The
Vase" was one OF the best efforts of the
evening. The closing selection, "The Knights
Farewell" was well rendered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Isniah v. Williamson,s Wealth.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE appraisers
appointed to make a complete appraisement of
the personal effects of the late Isaiah V. WILL
at $9S10,639 rs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

BoULANGER has allowed a>whole day to
elapse without proclaiming the awful fate
he has in store for the French Ministry,
and the latter have returned the compli-
ment by abstaining from ordering a new in
dictment of the pocket-edition Napoleon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Gold in Salt Water.

From the Baltimore American.]
Miss Nellie, the eldest daughter Of Jay
Gould, is said to have s6.OO0C0O in her own
right. If the Atlantic ocean does not run dry,
this sum may be increased
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Divorced After Forty Years Marriage.

Mrs. Edward 8. Mulford, of Patchogus, L. l.,
got IS per week alimony and limited divorce
from Mr.. Mulford, in Brooklyn court to-day.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Mulford are over 70 years
old. They have been married 40 years. They
lived happily together up to ten years ago, when
Mr.. Mulford began ITO sit upon, bruise and
choke Mrs Mulford." He has kept it up ever
since. He did not oppose her application for
divorce,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
The Dudley Case In Court.

Lawrence Godkin, counsel for the Evening
Post asked the Supreme Court to-day to dis
miss Colonel Dudiey's suit to recover damages
from the Post for the publication of the
"blocks-of-five' letter. Mr.. Godkin cited as
ground for his motion, the fact that Colonel
Dudley, in his examination before the commits
sion in Washington. refused to testify as to
matters concerning his complaint. Colonel
Bliss. counsel for Colonel Dudley, contended
that his client was right in declining to testify.
be said that Mr.. Godkin had presented to Col
onel Dudley the very letter upon which the In
diana grand jury was asked to indict him, and
requested him to say whether or not 1t was his
signature that was appended Colonel Dudley
declined to answer, in order to protect himself
in any proceedings that might be brought.
Judge Beach reserved his decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Cigarettes to be Prohibited in Michigan.

LANSING, April 1.-THE House this morning
passed the Jackson cigarette bill which prohib-
its the manufacture, sale, keeping for sale or
giving away of any cigarettes or any imitation
thereof composed in whole or in part OF tobacco
or any substance In the form of the cigarette
containing narcotic elements, or any rice paper
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
A Hint to Mr.. Tracy.

From the Chicago Times.j
If there are any more American men-of-war
afloat on the high seas or at the mouth of any
Of the creeks the Secretary of the Navy should
have them put under cover, ut looks like it
was going to rain again."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

WHEN a man has passed the limit of
three score years and ten it is somewhat odd
for him to mate with girl of fifteen. Yet
such case was revealed in the marriage
license Office yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
AN AGREEABLE CHANGE.
volve Candy Chewing Texas Girls Call ON

Twelve Candy. Chewing Texas Girls Call on
the President.
WASHINGTON, April lL-Shortly before 1
o'clock to-day the President was momentarily
relieved of the opportunities of the office
seekers by visit from party Of II girls from
a Texas female college. They were admitted
to the library, where they shook hands with the
President. Some of the men who have been
unsuccessfully seeking an interview with the
President looked wistfully through the door
girls.
The girls seemed to enjoy themselves very
much. They ate candy almost constantly, and
took notes of everything they saw and heard
during their call on the President.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
A DIichieuu Man for Cop,roIIer.

CHARLOTTE, MICH, April liza dispatch
received here this afternoon by q near friend
says that Mr.. Lacey's nomination as Controller
of the Currency has been definitely decided
upon, and is as certain as anything in the shape
OF a nomination can be until it is formally
made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
Concert at Turner Hall.

The members OF Fulton Council Jr. o. U. A.
NJ. gave a concert last evening at Central
Turner Hall. A very excellent programme of
vocal and instrumental music was rendered in
which the Gernert & Guenther Orchestra
played the principal parts. The hall was
crowded and the entertainment great sue
cess.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

SULLIVAN, the pugilist, is continually
disappointing the public. A few weeks ago
he was reported to be drinking himself to
death. and yesterday he seemed, to re-
porter's eyes, to have recovered his health.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
GIsT OF GOTHAM'S GOSSIP.
Lily Lanstry's House scorched.
INEM YORK BUREAU sPEcIALs.I


NEW YORK, April 1.-The curtains In the
sewing room Of Mrs. Langtry's house on West
Twenty-third street caught fire from an oil
stove shortly after noon to-day. Mrs Langtry
was out walking with Freddie Gebhardt at the
time, and the four dressmakers who have beenre-
pairing her costumes for the last two weeks were
at luncheon. When the dressmakers returned
the carpet and furniture near the window were
all abIaze and the flames were Just catching
the spread Of the bed, on which lay $1,000
worth of Mrs. Langtry's gowns. Two Of
the women fought the hrelwith blankets and
rugs, while the other two carried away Mrs.
Langtrys wardrobe. All four got pretty badly
scorched. In the meantime three fre engines,
two hook and ladder trucks and thousand OF
more persons appeared before the house, The
firemen cut big hole in the roof just above
the smoking room, and dumped down water
enough from buckets to quench the dre. Just
as the excitement was abating the Lily, accom-
panied By Mr.. Gebhardt, made her appearance
She showed no signs of excitement and ran
quickly up the stairs to the scene Of the IRE.
On arriving there she exclaimed: "How glad
am this did not occur at night Freddie
was somewhat nervous, but kept his mouth
shut The damage to the house was slight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
AN~INCREASE OF PENSIONS.

Commissioner Tanner Makes n Ruling AT.
fecting several Hundred Pensioners.
WASHINGTON, April n.-Commissioner of
Pensions Tanner to-day issued an order hold
ing that whenever pensioner is disabled in q
hand or foot, in degree emitting him to S24
per month under the act of March 8, 1883 such
pensioner shall, by reason of that fact be en-
titled to the rate of $50 per monthsunder the
act of August 4, 1886"
This order will favorably affect the pensions
of some 900 to 800 disabled veterans of the late
Tuar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
A Pity All Can't Go.

From the Atlanta journal.
1t Is said that 8, 800 applicantions for Consular
positions have been filed at Washington. We
regret that all the applicants cannot be sent
out of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12
An Incren.e in Cot,on Exnor,..

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE Chief of the
Bureau of Statistics reports that the exports OF
cotton from the United States for March last
to have been 542 SOL bales, valued at S26 O69 O2l
as against S2S, 400 bales in March, 1883.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-12

HAPPILY there was no bloodshed at the
evictions near Falcarragh, Ireland, yester-
day. This was due to the patient courage
of the peasants, not to the evictors, whose
methods were as brutal as usual.