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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
POLITICAL sMINIsHNEss.

1t hardly seems possible that a more dis
couraging view of politics, and especially
the Republican side of politics, could be
given than collection of correspondence
from various States as to the way in which
the Harrison administration is reviewed.
The gist of the advices is the same from
New York to Montana. In every State the
leaders are reported to be discontented with
the administration, and in every case for the
same undisguised reason that they have not
got all the offices they want. There is no
pretense of criticizing the administration
with regard to matters of State policy, for
the double reason that the administration
has shown no policy as yet and that the
politicians do not care what it does so that
they get their fill of patronage. But as the
latter need has not been supplied, they are
frankly voeiferating for their spoils.
No more utter degradation of the pur-
poses and aims of politics can be imagined
than such stand. There are abundant and
vital issues on which it is essential for the
dominant party to shape its policy; but
none of them receive the slightest attention.
line revision OF tne Uarlu SO as 10 conserve
the property of American industries has
been pending for two years; but leaders and
Legislators can do nothing with it because
they want postofices. The cutting off of a
surplus revenue which heaps up idle money
in the Treasury demands attention; and
statesmen vociferate for clerkship appoint
ments. The people are burdened by
trusts which call for the restraint of wise
legislation; and the politicians are only able
to perceive the necessity of grabbing tide
waterships. Commercial, financial and
national interests are all demanding the at
tention of statecraft, but the one policy to
which the political mind assents is that of
getting its nose and both forefeet into the
trough.
As to judging of the administration, an
opportunity to do so will be afforded when
the President has outlined a policy in his
message. But as to the so-called statesmen
whose political course recognizes no public
purpose except that of pap, nothing is
more is necessary to make up a judgment on
them. They have ranked themselves as
mere barnacles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY. NOV. %, 1889.
YESTERDAYS BANK FAILURE.

The failure of the Lawrence Bank, which
took place Yesterday, created an unpleasant
ripple in local finances. The investigation
of the case, however, shows clearly that the
failure is entirely local in its character, has
no connection with the general condition Of
business, and can exercise no complicating
effects on business at large. Depositors in
the section where the bank was located may
undergo inconvenience; the stockholders
and officers of the suspended institution may
suffer loss; but the generally prosperous
condition of the city will hardly feel any
drawbacks from a failure of so purely local
an institution.
With regard to the condition OF the insti-
tuition, exact statements are difficult to OBJ
tain at present. From the facts CLEANED, 1t
seems that the institution, alleged to be
solvent, has been subjected to steady drain
caused by unfavorable and unfounded re-
ports. On this withdrawal some $3.50, 600
was paid out until the bank, unable TO con-
vert its assets, was forced to suspend. OF
the deposits some $3.50, 900 are reported un-
paid, and it is supposed that the books of
the bank, according to its last statement,
should show much more than assets sufficient
to meet that liability.
On this statement it should be easy for the
bank to pay dollar for dollar on its llabili-
ties The unfavorable feature so far dis
covered is the failure of single firm whose
liability to the bank is quite large. No in
timations of speculation or irregularities
are heard; but there is practical confession
of indiscretion IN making loans which is
not to be reconciled with careful banking
management
OF course, with regard to such an event,
everyone will hope that the settlement of
affairs will turn out satisfactorily. How
ever that may be, there is no reason to fear
the extension of this complication of busi-
ness at large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

this movement by imagining similar pro-
ceeding in this part of the world. 1t is as if
a select band of missionaries we're to invade
the homes of the wealthiest citizens of Pitts
burg and the vicinity with view to seek by
direct intercourse to interest them in re-
ligion. Not for moment would we be un-
derstood as insinuating that there is the
same need for missionary work in the au-
gust precincts of the East End and ALLIE
gheny as exists in the aristocratic quarter OF
London. But the dukes, and earls, and
viscounts, and noble lords generally, to say
nothing Of patient Albert Edward in Marl-
borough House, will not be a bit less angry,
we are confident, than would be the untitled
dwellers in high places here.
The idea is rather delicious, though. The
great and rich are so prone to remember the
religious needs OF the heather and the poor
before their own, that it is generous to pro-
ject mission for their benefit. But the
missionaries who undertake this mighty
task will have to look to their armor before
they start Cannibals of the Pacific or
African savages of untutored tastes are
formidable enough, but Caucasian aristo-
crats-heaven help the missionaries who
venture among theml
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

Mr. MORSE, of Massachusetts-not Leo
pold of free trade fame, but the Republican
Morse-is gentleman who has neat idea of
casting anchors to windward. Messrs. McKin-
ley and Reed met the other day and got to
chatting about their respective chances for the
Speakership. To their mutual surprise both
claimed the support of Morse and to verify the
assertion each pulled out a letter in which the
slick Congressman informed each one of them
that he was Morses especial choice for the
Speakership, and thatthe latter wanted to be
appointed on such and such committees. The
dodge was very interesting one; but it is quite
possible that in this especial case the ambition
of the too-clever Congressman will be foiled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
wOMAN'S INDUSTRIAL EXCHANGE.
A Successful inauguration of It's Sales
Made Yesterday.

Successful inauguration Of ITS Sales
Made Yesterday.
A large number of Christmas presents are
reposing in mysterious drawers and closets To-
day for curious people, both great and small
to conjecture about, for at the reception given
by the Woman's Industrial School yesterday
their sales were marvellous
Such ceaseless display of beautiful things
and such pleasant, agreeable ladies in charge.
A very taking form OF decoration was to be
found on the majority OF the right new arti-
cles, namely, little buds and sprays. tiny leaves
and figures, In fact real genuine Dresden de-
signs that were copied on doylies, tea cloths.
in delicate colors of wash silks and painted on
picture frames, china plates and Jelly tumb bleTs.
The infant case contained every thing I'M
aginable that the most excating little infant
could express an infantile wish for or find
use for.
Little Lord Fauntleroys and "Dearests''
were in great demand. And the various depart
ments were all well patronized. Every thing
displayed will be duplicated for purchaser in
any material or color desired at very short
notice.
The ladies who made the opening such sue
cessful one were Mrs. Ross johnson, President
of the society; Mrs. ]. B. McFadden, Chair
man; Mrs II. Darlington, Cashier; Mrs. Alex
Laughlin, Jr., Mrs. ]. o. Horne Mrs Thomas
Ihmsen, Jr.
The ladies in charge of the lunch rooms
were: Chairman, Mrs. Henry Holdship;
Cashiers. Mrs. O. d. Thompson and Mrs
George A. Macbeth, with Mrs Moses Atwood
Mrs. E. Swartz, Mrs. Henry King, Mrs John
Hampton, Mrs. Philip Reymer and Miss Mary
Uyon =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
IN THE HIGHEST SOCIETY.
A Professional Confidence Man Moves In the
Circles of the BOn-TOn

Circles of the Bon-TOn.
PITTsFIELD, MASS, November 2l.-The ar
rest of an old crook and professional confidence
man in Worcester Saturday, and the informa-
tion that he is none other than George H. Mix,
who spent the summer here at the Maplewood
Hotel, has given Pittsield society circles a
severe shock, tor Mix had become very promi-
nent here, and made most comfortable posi-
tion for himself among the local four hundred.
He arrived here in August and announced him
self as a wealthy banker from Minneapolis on
an indefinite vacation for his health. He was
who could command anything purchasable.
He entered largely into the social life of the
hotel being prominent figure at all the hops
and germans, and made himself solid with the
ladies at every opportunity.
Guests at the hotel considered him mildly in
sane. He had many peculiarities, one of his
passions being for jewelry. He carried three
fine gold watches, had seven or eight expensive
chains and dressed in the height of fashion.
His chief mania appeared to be in buying odds
and ends of all sorts downtown and presenting
them to the ladies at the hotel. He avoided
the society of men as much as possible, and
usually withdrew when they approached a
party of ladies whom he was entertaining He
was formally introduced to Plttsfeld society at
party given at the home of a prominent citl-
departure, week ago, he was wined and dined
by the best people.
Mix was great lady killer, and many fair
ones here would give small fortune if they
could obtain the notes and letters they have
written him,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

THE Garfield statue for the tomb at Cleve-
land, which is now in New York, will be set up
on Decoration Day next year
CHARLES DEAN, the author and historian
who has just passed away at Cambridge, Mass,
had perhaps the most valuable collection of
books pertaining to the early history of New
England in existence. Harvard and Bowdoin
colleges had both given him the degree of
Ii. D.
THE difficult task of climbing the extinct
volcano of Iztaccihuatl 1900 feet high, has
just been accomplished by H. Remson White
house. United States charge d'affaires at the
city Of Mexico. He had to cut 1000, steps in
solid ice in making the ascent, and camped one
night in a cave at height of 1900 feet
PRINCE CHRISTIAN, the Oldest son of the
Crown Prince of Denmark, who is at present
serving his year in the ranks of the common
soldiers is the tallest prince in Europe. Here
tofore the Emperor of Russia has had this
honor, but Prince Christian, as was discovered
during the Cars recent trip to Fredensborg,
is several inches taller than that monarch.
]. A. CUTLER of Steamboat Rock, Ia, was
in New Orleans 40 years ago with an elder
brother, prospecting, BE had occasion to
leave the city for couple OF days, and when
he returned by some means they became sepa-
rated. Reading the name Of Cutler on the
Rhode Island State ticket, ]. A. Cutler has
just written and learned that it is his long-lost
brother who is Ex-Governor of Rhode Island.
Neither of the brothers was aware OF the fate
of the other from the time they parted in New
Orleans till now.
THE Queen of Italy once tried to write
novel, 1t was enthusiastically praised by the
court ladies when one day she read them few
Tuie
partial test, so she sent it under an assumed
name to a leading publisher, who politely de-
clined to accept it. The publisher was much
chagrined when the affair came out, and on the
story being paragraphed IN the London news
papers three English houses telegraphed to
the Queen asking for the book, but she sensi-
bly, thinks best to abide by the decision given
when no royal name protected the child of her
fancy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
THE NEW SILVER SCHEME.

The report is abroad that Secretary Win
dom will, in his forthcoming report, recon-
mend a new silver scheme. This is varia.
ton of the previously familiar proposition to
issue silver certificates on deposits of bullion
in the United States Treasury. The certif-
Gates would represent so many ounces of
bullion instead of so many dollars; and the
objection at once arises that if the certif-
Gates circulated as money they would intro
duce new and by no means stable unit of
values separate from the dollars now in cir
culation. The probability seems to be that
such certificates would be, like grain re-
ceipts or petroleum certificates, evidences of
ownership and methods for speculation
rather than a medium of exchange. The
proposition that the United States Treasury
shall have power to sell as well as buy silver,
would make it partner and sort of provi-
dence in the speculation, and would come
dangerously near the practices with which
the Treasury was charged in the Black Fri
day scandal. The more this proposition is
canvassed the more hazardous it will appear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
THE FOOLS EPITAPH.

Sleep well, sweet knave of cap and bells,
Our brother OF the Drawer heart
Who dared to seem the thing he was
And scorned the hypocritic part.
Who capered meath his fardel's weight
And gayly clashed fate's fetter links,
And snapped his fingers at life's frown,
And baudied humor with the Sphinx.
We towards cloak our motley garb
Beneath convention's ample foldy
And greet our brothers. antic grin
With allen looks, austere and cold
Our pale, wan lips would fain deny
Folly the heritage of each,
Although it peep from many rent,
And Jingle in our foolish speech.
Brother, we lack but thy stout heart
To scorn the contumeIious glance,
To faunt our motley, shake our bells.
And join earth's hurly-burly dance.
Sleep well, sweet fool: like thee, we live,
In open gulse or unconfessed.
No whit more wise, not half as brave,
Until, ike thee, we, too. find rest.
-ArthWT Marx Cummings, IN In
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
THE MARRIAGE CHOICE.

The selection of a companion for life in
the bonds of wed!ock is undoubtedly one of
the most if not the most, important transac-
tons, in the life of human being. Not
only do Christian and civilized people ad-
NIT the eminent Importance of this choice
of life partner, but in China, which we are
wont to term bsrbarous, so much is deemed
to depend upon this question, that in the
case of the Emperor board of his highest
ministers canvasses the entire nation, exam
lining all the eligible maidens before chos-
ing bride for their Imperial master. The
examination touches the physical, moral,
and mental qualifications ofthe candidates.
1t is q competitive contest OF great rigor
from which the Empress-elect emerges.
And yet after all the conclusion the civil
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
ORIGINAL INVENTIONS.
A List of Patents Granted to Pittsburgers
and Others.

and Others.
The following patents were granted to West
ern Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Vir-
ginia inventors for the week ending November
l9. as furnished by o. D. Lewis, patent attorney,
13l Fifth avenue, Pittsburg:
Henry Aiken, Homestead, Pa, apparatus for
the manufacture of axles; Henry Aiken, Home
stead, Pa, manufacturing axles; Henry Aiken,
Homestead, Pa, mill appliance 1.-TWO patents);
j. s. Baker. Glen Rock, Pa, endless straw car
rer; A. I. Blatchford, Beaver, Pa, earthern tile
weather boarding; Joseph w. Bowman, Pitts
burg, spike machine; John b. Bradford Middle
port, o., fence; Ellery Callahan, Wellsboro Pa,
traction engine; L. s. Clark, Pittsburg, phono-
graph recorder; j. Z. Fetts, Connellsville, wagon
hub; B. G. Tollansbee, Allegheny, car coupling
F. H. Gorverick, Dauphin, Pa, planning machine;
Isaac Hoover, Avery, o., potato digger;
g. H Horton, Wellington, D., brick machine;
Kittanning, vehicle wheel (two patents); c. E.
Matterson. Allentown, wire supporting device;
Terrence McSweeney, Allegheny gas burner for
stoves; James L. Parker, Clarksburg. W. Va.
kraut cutter; Jacob Reese, Pittsburg incandescent
lamp; James NJ. Rose, Allegheny, manufacturing
gas; same apparatus for manufacturing gas; NJ.
B. Schneider. New Castle, measuring funnel;
Michael Shalenberger, Beaver Falls, drive chain;
George I. Swartz Milton, holder for books; Will
lam, lam Taylor. Allegheny, wire nail machine; e. 4.
Titus, Warren, Pa, box pasting machine: Eli q.
Vale, East Carmel, o., hame fastener; George
Westinghouse. DR., Pittsburg, brake apparatus
for siX-Wheel truck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
A NOVEL MISSION.

Even in missionary work variety is at
tractive, and the cause of religion and
righteousness may be served in London by
the startling novelty proposed in the line of
evangelical effort. We refer to the move
ment of a number of good people to make
the fashionable end of the English metrop-
oils the scene of a determined eVangelistic
campaign. 1t is proposed to make house
to house visitation in the aristocratic neigh
bOrhOods, not even emitting the palaces of
royalty itself from the crusade. Evangelists
in plenty have lsbo.ed long and earnestly
among the poor of the East End, but the
West End has been neglected.
We can better understand the nature Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Colonel schoonmnksr'. Lecture.

A numerous and appreciative audience gath
cred at the Point Breeze Presbyterian Church
last evening to hear Colonel ]. N. Schoonmaker
lecture on Personal Experience in the Civil
War" The discourse was prefaced and fol-
lowed by musical selections so exceIlenIIy rem
dered by Messrs. Cannon and Wagner and Miss
Corey and Miss Frazier as to secure in each in
stance enthusiastic encores Colonel Schoon-
makers talk, as to the matter Of it was inter-
esting throughout. He spoke with discern
ment of the characteristics which distinguished
the great American struggle from other wars
trations from personal experience Colonel
Schoonmaker is as graceful and eloquent on
the platform as be was gallant On the battle
held. His lecture was pronounced success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
GREAT MEN IN PETTICOATE.

Miss Willard Predicts Awful Results From
Such Change.
From the New York Herald.i
Francis E. Willard is down upon the female
style of dress. which she calls 'everlastlngly
befrilled, bedizzened and bedraggled." Continu-
ing in the same strain, she says: Catch Edison
and construct him inside a wasp waistcoat.
and you'll get no more inventions; bind hustle
on Bismarck and farewell to German unity;
coerce Swinburne into corsets, and he'll give
you no more songs; put Parnell into petticoats
and home rule is lost cause.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
SOLD HIS FAMILY FOB $40.
Modern Enoch Arden Case Settled
Chenply for Cash.


OTTAWA, November 2l.-Rnoch Arden was
not alive to his financial opportunities, or he
would never have concealed his identity
after his return home from his long voyage
until the day Of his death. There is
young woman living in Halifax who
dozen years ago married q man
great deal older than herself. They
lived contentecly together for q number of
years and had six children. The husbands
business called him away. He remained absent
longer than was expected. and the wife gave
him up as gone foreve He, however, few
days ago returned home, as he thought to the
arms of LOVING wife and the caresses of duti-
full children; instead of which he found an
other man in his place by the f1reside, and boss
ing the children as If they were his own.
At first it looked as though the old and new
husbands would spill some blood; but the old
fellow took more sensible view OF the matter
and accepted $40 from the new husband, for
which he promised to relinquish all claim to
his wife and family. The old husband, happy
at getting what he considered good bargain,
left the CITY
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
The Line 70 be Drawn Tauf.

The special committee appointed 10 make ar
rangements for the installation Of the Rev. DIR.
Abbott, as pastor OF Plymouth Church, and the
Rev. Howard s. Bliss, assistant pastor, viii
submit its report at the close Of the prayer
meeting tomorrow night Great Importance,
1t is said, is to be attached to the forthcoming
council, rs It is the intention Of the committees
to invite as delegates representatives not only
Of thelocal churches, but of the leading Congre-
gational churches throughout the country. Men
noted for their liberal religious opinions within
the Congregational denomination are to be espe-
cially asked to attend the council, whose scope,
it is said, will extend far beyond the mere in
stalIation Of the pastor and assistant pastor. In
sending out invitations, it is said, the line win
be drawn against all those churches which were
arrayed against Plymouth during the Beecher-
Tilton controversy. This policy viii necessarily
exclude the Rev. DR.. storrs. of the Church Of
the Pilgrims, and the Rev. DR.. Taylor, Of this
city, from participating In the council.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THE report that a property holder whose
house burned down recently because of the
inability of fire engines to reach it, intends to
sue the city for damages, raises an interesting
and doubtful legal question. While the city's
liability in such a case may be more than
questionable, it will serve to call attention to
the fact, already pointed out in THE DIS
PATCH, that improved streets are necessary for
the full protection of city properly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
ALodre Blowour.

Theodore Lodge No. 2Oa l. o. o. F., enter
tained about 200 of their friends at a reception
held last night in Odd Fellows Han. Southside.
The hall WAS tastefully decorated with bunting
and emblems peculiar TO the fraternity. The
earlier part Of the evening was taken up by a
well selected programme Of vocal and instru-
mental music by well-known performers and
recitations by Lillian BuFkhart. The leading
Feature of the programme, was the address OF
Colonel w. A. Stowe who consented to take
the place Of 81. l. Gourley, who was injured
vesterday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THE straits to which the New York
Worlds Fair project is reduced is shown by
the publication in one of the leading news
papers of list of millionaires including Asters,
Vanderbilts and all the rest whose names are
conspicuous for their absence from the sub
scription list. While the publication is de-
cidedly questionable one, it is hardly possible
to avoid the observation that the wealth which
has not subscribed is much larger than the
wealth which is down on the lists.