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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
BETTER ACCUSTOMED TO CANDLES.
A Young Couple From Towanda Frightene'
at Electric Lights.

A Young Couple From Towanda Frightened
aG Electric Lights.
From the waverly On. ~ Free Press.l
A couple from Towanda arrived at the Hotel
Warford on Saturday evening last and en-
ployed the services of a minister, who made
them husband and wife. The newly-made ben
edict then engaged room, and Henderson
Brown, the afable waiter, proceeded to escort
them to the bridal chamber. which II lighted
by electricity. Henderson then proceeded to
instruct the Towandian how to manipulate the
light. knowing that but few from that inland
village ever saw other than a tallow dip used
for that purpose. His guests stood With OPEN
eyed wonder and fear depicted on their feat
ures. so great was their establishment.
The groom finally asked what caused the
light, and when told it was electricity he put IN
protest. declaring that he had heern tell of
it, and didn't want any for him, as he was not
ready 20 die and insisted on having the light
turned or II is said that candles are now In
great demand for the various hotels here 70 &C
commodste their ToWanda bridal guestA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
STICKING TO PLEDGES

From our Washington special it will be
seen that some of the Western Pennsylvania
congressman are indulging in the Biblical
vice Of Jeshurun because the President does
not make general distribution of the post
Offices in the districts, without waiting for
the terms of the present incumbents to ex-
pire. Jeshurun, it may be remembered,
waxed fat and kicked. The Republican
Congressman may not have waxed fat, and
it is certain that the e1pectant among their
constituents have not; but they are making
up for that by the violence of their kicking.
1t is one of the creditable features Of the
Harrison administration that it has held
so firmly to the principle of permit
ting Democratic postmasters, against whom
there are no charges, to serve out
their full terms. The example was set by
President Cleveland; buftbe principle he
laid down was reduced to a by-word by his
Assistant Postmaster Generals famous con-
structlon of offensive partisanshlp" under
which nearly every Republican postmaster
could be removed without regard to his
efficiency or integrity. The present admin
istration having been elected on q civil
service platform, cannot afford to go back
ward. While this rule is by no means per-
feet civil service reform, it is satisfactory
that the administration has so much sim
ceritY and firmness as to resist the clamor-
Gus importantly of the Congressman more
firmly than even its Democratic predecessor.
The Congressman should possess their souls
in patience, and not permit their hunger
for the Offices to get the better of their repu-
tation as supporters of Republican prin-
ciples.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

VERDI is spending the winter in hotel at
| Milan, engaged in making notes for new
opera.
THE oldest member of the French Legion of
Honor is a soldier SO years old the last survivor
of the battle of Trafalgar.
GALUsHA A. GROW is in Washington. The
capital now entertains number of ex-Spealzers
1 of the House-Banks Grow, Blaine, Randall
and Carlisle.
HON. w. B. FLICKIEG. member of the State
Legislature from the First, or Erie city dis
trlct, has just arrived in Washington, D. c.,
from Quitman, Georgia, where he has been
for his health. He had almost entirely lost
the use of his vocal organs, but has apparently
completely recovered.
REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM MARTIN, of
Texas, who had good deal of fun poked at
him during the last session of Congress, is the
heaviest smoker in official life at Washington
He is always smoking cigars. He is not par
ticular as to the brand, quality, style or price,
All he requires of cigar is that it shall draw
well.
PROF. MURRAY, Of Oxford, England, who
was married recently to Lady Mary Howard, is
only "a years of age and is probably the young
est man ever elected to first-class chair at any
of the greatEnglishu Universities. He and his best
man, Prof Margoliouth, were for long time
the most distinguished scholars in classical
and Oriental languages at the University of
Oxford.
Two of the daughters of Sir Henry Aaron
Isaacs, the new Lord Mayor of London. are
deaf and dumb, but they have been SO admir-
ably educated on the oral system in Holland
that they can by lip-reading even understand
what goes on at a theater. They have such
bright. Intelligent faces that no one could possi-
bly, imagine them to be deprived Of two of the
best senses
A LADY we'll known in Boston society having
been informed that the poet Whittier, when he
received an inspiration, was wont to retire to
certain corner Of certain room and there
kneel, while he reduced his thought to words,
at once. with her own fair hands, made a
handsomely embroidered cushion. This she
conveyed herself to Oak Knoll and formally
presented it to Mr.. Whittier, although she had
not had the slightest previous acquaintance
with the poet.
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maiden. Mr.. Swords and AIr. Gibsgn's valleys
and canons. and especially Mr. William i.
Richards picture Of the SURF are satisfaction
and delight.
The WoOtn0 Of grandmother Grey Nee &
Shepard; J. r. Weldin q Coz is pleasantly
told in verse by Kate Tannatt Woods, ana in
drawings by Charles Copeland. The homely
story is set forth in homely fashion. Christ
mas Eve is the time, and thus a touch of the
holiday spirit is given to the old-fashioned tale
of rural courtships. The popping-corn picture
is noticeably quaint and real The faces and
positions in the right hand one Of the two pic
lures in which the ring is tried on are ex-
cellent.
Ra6 and His FFiends u. B. Lippincott Co.;
J. R. Weldin & Co. 81 5O) is illustrated BY Her
mann Simon and Edmund H Garrett. Here
is good DR.. John Brown for frontispiece, and
stout old, honest, brave and tender Rab him
self and his friends, pictured out like life,-an
edition of this pathetic story The best of any
which the lovers of ''Rab ana His Friends"
can find.
We know before We look inside what we will
find in The Good Things Of life" (Frederick
A. Stokes & Bro; J. R. Weldin Co.. 81 SOY.
Authors preface. Thoughts on Truth in Art"
come in well with contemporary discussion Of
realism in fiction. Among the numerous illus
trations which adorn these two stately volumes
is dainty little etching of Cinq Mars which
shows the strong face of that ill-starred hero.
There are Ii exq uisite full page etchings by
Gaujean. The publishers have set forth this
masterpiece Of French romance in worthy,
dress
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
A REMARKABLE LIBRARY.

8. L. NJ. Barlow's Valuable Books to Be
Sold at Auction.
From the New York WorId.1
The sale of 8. L. M. Barlow's collection of
books will occur at the American Art Galleries
during the first week in February. This Ii
brary is certainly the most remarkable coIlec-
tion of Americana ever made in this country.
1t includes the first printed copies Of the let
ters which Columbus sent back to Italy de-
failing his discoveries the first letters returned
to the Court of Spain by Fernando Cortez and
the first editions of a number of the reports
made by the pioneers in Virginia and New
England. OF some of these hooks 1t is known
that there are only four or Eve copies in ex-
istence, and these are in possession Of the great
libraries of the world.
The market value of the Cortez letters is said
to be about 1900 each, and there are only 20 or
25 printed pages. The Columbus letters will
bring, it expected. 1900 each. 1t Is estimated
that the 5000 volumes in the library, which
can all be comfortably placed in one small
room, many of the books consisting simply Of
three Ur four pages, will realize $4,000 The
British Museum, Baron Rothschid and several
of the leading libraries of Europe will un-
doubtedly have representatives here to attend
the sala
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
QUESTIONS BEFORE CONGRESS-.
Business Likely to Come Up Before the
Holiday Recess.

WASHINGTON. December 15.-Congress this
week will provide for the usual Christmas holi-
day and will adjourn. doub tless, from next
Friday, December 20, until Monday, the 9th of
January. Aside from action on this subject,
the completion of committee organization, the
further introduction of bills and the confirma-
ton of numerous recess appointments. there
will probably be little to chronicle in the Sem
ate.
Some means Of permitting the immediate in
PRODUCTION of bills In the House of Represen-
tatives will probably be sanctioned early this
week. and prodigious number of new and old
measures now I'LL the pigeon holes of 329 mem
beIs awaiting the opportunity. When the call
once begins, not less than two legislative days
will be required to complete it.
The Committee on Appropriations intend to
report and will doubtless promptly pass
through the House an urgent deficiency bill,
providing for the wants of the printing Office
and the Census Bureau.
The Silcott committee is still wrestling with
the legal questions upon which it is to pass
judgment, and its report, no matter what the
conclusions may be, will undoubtedly give rise
to a lively discussion when it Is presented this
week to the House.
Speaker Reed is not prepared to say whether
his list of committees can be completed in time
for presentation to the House during the week,
but It is the general expectation that he will
have finished his task by Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
PITTsBuRG. MONDAY. DEC. l6 lssa.
THE vINDICATION OF AMERICAN Law.

The last information from Chicago, as
will be seen from our special dispatches, is
that the jury in the Cronin murder case has
agreed upon a verdict of guilty against all
the defendants. The statement cannot be
absolutely verified, of course, until the ver-
dict is formally announced to-day; but as it
comes from reliable sources, it may be ae-
cepte6 ss probably correct
This ends the most important criminal
trial of the country, since that of the An
zrchists. Indeed, in some respects, it in
volved greater and more vital issue than
the former case. While the Anarchists
took the attitude of claiming the
right to murder without regard to
law, they did not present any
such indications of entertainments
within the citadel of justice itself, by which
TO defeat and defy punishment In this
case the right Of organized murder was
practically asserted, and there were abun-
dant signs OF conspiracy among the officers
of the law to prevent conviction.
1t is a subject Of eongratulation that any
such attempt to override and defy the law
has been defeated. While the evidence
may not be best judged of at this distance.
it can be said that the general opinion will
undoubtedly sustain the verdict and hold
that the evidence, though circumstantial,
fixed on the defendants, beyond reasonable
doubt, as the men who murdered DR..
Cronin as the result OF a secret society
quarrel.
The lesson of the verdict should not be
lost. 1t is plainly that the snimOsities of
other nations cannot be permitted to over
ride the protection of life by the laws of the
United States. If the star chamber ediets
of secret and exotic societies undertake to
deal out lie and death, the murderers will
be dealt with by our laws,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
A MINK IN HIS BED.

A BloOdfhirSty Little Animal Bites the Neck
Of Sleeping Man.
RICHMOND, n. Y, December 15.-Mr Floyd
Carwiles, who lives beyond Mt. Zion, ten miles
from Rustburg. had a narrow escape from
singular and horrible death last night. He
had retired and was just dropping to sleep
when be felt something pulling the bedclothes.
Being only half awake, he drew up the cover
without thinking much Of it, and was soon
sound asleep. He was soon aroused however,
by something at his throat. He fitted it OF
with his hand, and sprang from the bed.
Striking light he discovered mink. The
bloodthirsty little animal had gashed his throat
with his sharp teeth, and the blood was
mark.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
our NAIL POUCH.
MIner on lhe strike.
ae Editor Of The Dispatch:

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
would like to say few words in answer to
an article that appeared in Wednesdays Dis
PATCH on the supply Of river coal. In the hrst
place, wish to contradict the statement Of -
leading coal operator In regard to the miners
being dissatisfied. The miners are more ex-
pectant now than ever before, since the Hill
dale Coal Company has come to the front and
given the movement new life by awarding the
8-cent rate demanded by their employees. It 10
my candid opinion that II another convention
were called, it would be more largely attended
than the last with each and every delegate ip-
structed to vote for cents or nothing. Be-
sides. defy anyone to point out 3 single case
Of "black sleeping in any mine on the entire
river
Now, in view of these facts, can any man say
that he sees signs of q break in the ranks Of the
minersf predict that unless the weather
changes considerably, the miners of the Monon-
gahela will be working at the advance In less
than two weeks from now. base my opinion
on the quietness of this strike. It is greater
show of determination than all the noise and
Dustle in the world Then, take the Fourth
pool, and see what grand showing 1t makes,
compared with Its past record It is out to
man, without break in the lines. In fact, you
may take the whole river and. everywhere find
bold front exposed. Now, win this leading
operator please inform NE, at what time and
place did the miners or their leaders refuse to
arbitrate, debate or discuss the labor question?
If they aver did, / am ignorant of the fact and
would like to be better informed.
While answering this question please re-
member that / am no leader, but only COM
mon man. Now l have only one OF two more
questions to ask, and then / will Ee through.
The first is this: When did our river operators
stop shipping barges to the Southern ports7 or
did you forget to mention the barge coal? If
so. the grand total of 10,SO0 900 bushels is a
good deal too small. The last trip took down
the river believe we had a number of barges
in tow, all bound for Memphis This goes to
show that something besides coalboats 20
South. Now, for my next question: Does
every coalboat hold 24000 bushelsf 1 believe
they do not Any riverman will tell you that
they run from 1900 to 1900, with an odd
one at 24O00 Admitting that there may
have been 2S8 pieces Of loaded craft in the
Southern markets last November, coupled
with the 212 pieces of recent shipment, Just
suppose that the greater portion Of these $50
pieces were barges containing from 10000 to
4OOO bushels, and that the rest were all coal
boats holding from 1900 to A000 bushels of
coal, would it not reduce the 10 100000 bushels
about two-thfrds II it only takes from now
until the 1st OF May to consume 10, 300 900 BUSH
els OF coal 1t viii take good deal less time to
consume one-third of that amount
II mistake was made regarding the amount
OF coal tt takes to load boat, could not one be
made likewise about the time it takes TO con.
sumo coal? think So A MINER
SHIRE OAKS, December Il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
FANc1Es OF FUNNY MEN.

Mrs. Fangle (who is reading the paper)-
| What are these Caledonian sports, dearq
Fangle-Caledonian sports are scotch dudes.-
Harpsr's BazaT.
They Left Together.-'T haven't seen
Jones lately. HOw's his cough, do you knOWs'
'1t's gone"
''You don't say sop
''Yes, Jones went with 1t. ''-Helo FORK SKA,
THE oPTnIsF.
Ny love, she puts on many airs,
She plays the violin;
But yet I'D like to know who cares
Does 1t not rest her chin?
-EslO York EVsnfnO Sum.
Kate Field says: ST believe that men
and women are eternally alike and eternalIy un-
like.'' Yes. Just see man sneak down the Al.
ley when he gets into q new suit while q woman
takes the best side Of the street.-SdR Francisco
Alta.
Mr.. Laker (Of chicago)-Gazzam, what's
this statae9
eazuAm-That's Psyche, just before Cupid
called.
Sun. -''-
Young Wife-Are you happy, dear, to be
sailing on the matrimonial sea with such kind
and Obedient mate?
Husband-Yes, indeed, but don't you think we
better put into port little while and shin cook2
Ksarnev Enterprise.
Mrs. Watts-Mr. Watts and I make il
rule never to quarrel before the children. II We
have any argument with each other we alvays
send them out Of the room.
Mrs. Potts-I have often wondered whv vour
children were out on the street so much more than
other Deople's.-Teyrs Hduts Express.
Veteran Actor (inishing pupils educa-
tionl-NOw, my dear young lady, must warn you
against doing as 50 many other young actresses do
don't be IN hurry to rush into print
Annabelle Apt-Oh, sir, I'm not. I'm more in
hurry to rush into silk and sstin--Sss1 YORK.
Sun.
An Expensive Outlook for Charles
'No.'' said Mamie in confidence to her best
friend, Katie; '1f Charles should propose to me
before Christmas, would tell him TO wait, be-
cause II accepted him be would make the ring
do - Christmas present and otherwise he
would be sure to send me something else nice.
After Christmas IN accept him and get the ring
anyway. he needn't try any such economical
dodge with me. ''-Harper's Bdzar.
Maria1-W hat do you thinkof Mr.. Derby,
GladysP
eiadys-He seems 70 be very agreeable young
man.
Marau-Well, didn't IKE him bit.
Gl4dys-Why not?
Marian-Why, We stood under the misiietoe to-
gether for full i've minutes this evening, and
he dldn't-Wsll, he dldn,h that's an.-halpa'a
oA1lIa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16

preme Court overruling the remarkable de-
cisiOn Of Judge Andrews, which forbade
any interference with dangerous wires.
This decision came just in time to be empha-
sized by the death Of another employe of
an electric company from touching an ex-
posed wire.
1t is singular feature of this affair that
when this decision was announced, and the
authorities set promptly at work to remove
the dangerous wires, the representatives. of
the electric lighting companies came tor
ward and stated that they were willing to
take down the defective and badly insulated
poles and wires at their own ex-
pense. This gracious announcement after
the decision Of the courts had
made 1t certain that if they did not do so,
the public authorities would do it for them,
affords striking contrast to their previous
inaction. Judge Andrews decision gave
them several weeks in which they could
have taken down and repaired the danger
Gus wires at their own expense; but so long
as the only reason for doing so was the pro-
lection of human life they did not consider
any such effort necessary. Now that they
find themselves defeated in their policy OF
keeping up wires that cause an almost daily
slaughter,'they are beneyolently willing to
do the work, provided they have permission
''to repair badly insulated wires''-which
proposition it is pleasant to note was curtly
refused.
This remarkable display of corporate care
lessness for the public safety, except under
compulsion, contains a whole sermon against
the practice of granting privileges in the
streets without the most careful conditions
for preserving the rights and safety of the
public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
DEMVERING MILK THROUGH PIPES.
Novel Scheme Proposed BY the Dairym en-
~

ANovel Scheme Proposed BY the Dairym en-
of NIddIetOwn, N. Y.
MIDDLETowN, N. Y, December 6-Unless
some unforeseen difficulty presents itself milk
will be flowing through big pipes from here to
New York before many months. A company
has been formed here to raise S6OO.0OO to build
the conduits and the men interested are san
guine of success.
This scheme" said the originator Of the idea
to-day, presents many difficulties, such as the
danger Of the milk's becoming sour or being
churned, but we can deliver it in half-frozen
condition if we want to prevent the souring or
churning. We shall probably be aDle to send
milk to New York from all the towns within 100
miles of the metropolis for cent gallon. The
concern can be as easily controlled as . tele-
graph system. We shall be able to send milk to
the big city in one hour. AS the plans are not
yet all finished 1 can give no names or say
morau
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16

The important piece of information is 60
ing the rounds that the wife of Joseph Johnston
once said to friend that the wife of Jefferson
Davis dressed like an Indian squaw. The repe-
tition of the remark to Mrs. Davis is asserted
to be the reason why Mr.. Davis removed Gen.
eral Johnston and put General HOOD in his
place. This is argued to show that women are
incapable of exerting political power; but it's
real significance, if true. is that the husbands
must be as big fools as the women, to have the
latter's foolishness do any harm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
FAYErTE CITY, December "A
The John.towu Relief Fund.

To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
In recent issue Of your paper Mr.. Miller, Of
your city, who is member of the State Com
mittee, is quoted as saying that more money
had been sent to Johnstown than was lost by
the food. This is certainly news to many who
received from to 10 per cent Of their losses.
and the question naturally arises, where has
the money gone? Can Mr.. Miller explain? We
are certainly very thankful for what We did
receive, and especially do our thanks go to the
noble hearted people Of PIttsburg, who did 80
much for Us and at such an opportune time.
But even thelr large heartedness would not ex-
pect US to thank them for 100 per cent Of our
losses, when the fact Is many Of rs received
only one-tenth of that amount
A statement giving exactly where and how
every dollar Of that princely amount Of charity
was expended will certainly make interesting
reading to those who are not familiar with the
tribution. NOT A KICKER.
JoHNsTowN, December IA.
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CONCERNING the decision of the Michi-
gan Supreme Court that "there is nothing
in the Constitution to prevent the Republican
party from sending an idiot or an lgnoramus to
Congress" the Philadelphia Record remarks:
Republican members who have lost money Dy
Slcott are thus assured of the tenure of their
seats" It also follows that the Democratic
members who are responsible for silcott's in
cumbency cannot have their qualifications dis
puted; but the Democratic Record singularly
omits to mention that phase of the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-16
A MARX OF ESTEEM.
An EmplOye of the p. r. r. Made the Re.
cipient of a Handsome Present.

An EmpIOye of the p. r. r. Made the Re-
cipient of a Handsome Present.
Mr.. Clayton /. Wilson. for eight years con.
nected with the Pennsylvania Railroad, in the
west-bound department, who, to accept posi-
tion with Carnegie, Phipps & Co., rendered his
resignation several days ago, was the recipient
Of a handsome present from his fellow-clerks
Saturday evening. It consisted of gold pen
and holder, inkwellsand stand.
Shortly before the closing of business
Thomas F. Jelly announced that W. W. McEl-
heney a rising young law student. desired to
make few remarks and in a neat and appro-
pirate speech Mr.. McElheney presented the
writing set in behalf of his fellow-clerks pay
ing a glowing tribute to the many good quail
ties possessed by the recipient, and wishing
him much success in his new position
Mr.. Wilson responded in a fitting manner,
kindly thanking one and all for their token of
regard. A general handshaking ensued. Mr..
Wilson leaves the P. X. R. with many friends,
who wish him every success in his new enter
Drisn