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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
A LETTER FROM ROOSEVELT
Denying That He Had Made a Personal
Attack Upon Wnnnmaker.

Attack Upon Wanumaker.
WASHINGTON, December GA letter from
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt to Mr..
Swift, of the Indianapolis Civil Service Reform
League, was made public to-day. Its main
points follow:
Lucius P. Swift, ESD:
SIR-I have just received your letter asking me
what there is to be said in answer to the charges
contained in the following editorial from the In
diAnapolis journal of December 2:
There is no doubt but that the system of civil
service examinations is capable of Improvement
in several particulars. Commissioner Roosevelt
recently complained Of Postmaster General Wan
amaker because he was reported to have
criticised the character OF the questions
propounded to applicants for admission to
the railway mail service. MIR. Roosevelt is an
enthusiastic young man and an ardent supporter
of the present methods. but though he means we'll
he Is hasty. There is abundant proof that the
criticisms are well founded. The latest comes
the reform but Whose testimoDT in ne ndSiSno oI
cases Is not less worthy of attention than II he
talk with a reporter: L never pay any attention
to the small appointments but there was one case
in Baltimore some time ago that attracted my at
physique and perfectly familiar with every street
and number in the city, submitted himselffor ex-
animation for position as letter carrier. He
could read and write, and had been attending
night school, and was in every way fitted for
letter carrier, but he failed when asked the most
had never been in China. nor did he expect to go
there and he only wanted to be letter carrier ~
In the first place l did not complain of Mr.,
Wanamaker al all. When a reporter showed me
some very extraordinary remarks and criticisms
on our railway mail examinations which were at
tributed to him, at once said that did not for
moment believe that he had made them, and then
proceeded to show by actual exhibition of our ex-
animation papers that there was not a syllable of
truth In the allegation. Since then Ihave seen
Mr.. Wanamaker, who tells me that he never made
the remarks quoted, nor any resembling them.
challenge any man to produce any examination
railway mail service which will bear out in
whole or in part the 'well founded criticisms
contained In the apocryphal interview to which
the Journal refers. Now, to the alleged re-
mark of Mr.. German. No letter carrier is ever
asked, in any of our examinations, what Is the
direct route from Baltimore to China. defy any
one to specify any such examination, where this
or any similar question has been asked during my
term as Commissioner; and my colleague, MIR. Ly-
man. authorizes me to state in the broadestand most
emphatic terms that none OF our examinations of
this character ever have contained any such
question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
TIE XMAS PANTOMIME.
Details as to the Performers Therein for n
Beneficial Object,

Details as to the Performers Therein for n
Beneficial Object
The official returns, as the politicians would
say, are coming in gradually from the various
committees interested in the christmas Pam
tomime" for the benefit of the Newsboys
Home. The tiny ones who will assume the
fantastic characters and costumes of the
Mother Goose" procession are:
Lois Bailey. Alice Tindle Nervie Chaplin, Eta
Chaplin, Bessie Long, Virginia Bughman, Pattie
Rogers Mary Brown, Anna Seattle, Leila Clark
Scott Scot Louise Burke, Clark Long Long, Louisa Maeee.
Amy DuPuy, Eleanor DuPuy, Charles DuPuy,
Louis Willard. Marjorie Adams, Walton Cook,
Richard Dewhurst Clarence Chandler, Her
bert Byram, Gathering Scott, Lucy Hay,
By, Christie 0'fpr Bravo 0 Mary LOUIS DllSGrtR
(1awrence Dilworth's daughter) and
Mary DTGSR Eas AseT sS.D Ta
Emily Keating, Vernie Johnston. Edith Johnston,
Coleman Carnegie, Nancy Carnegie, Mark Gusky,
Margaret Graham, James Magee and John Magee.
Cinderella" which is to be given in three
acts. will be portrayed by:
Madeline LaughIin, Mary LaughlIn, George
McMurtrie. Charles Speer, Mary Bell, Amy Wat
son, Agnes Dickson, Charles Patterson, Mary
Benny Mc6oTS wiIiie 'iE Ferguson, % Rebeccs T Oar,
lington, Alexander Chambers, Marguerite Singer,
Oliver McClintock, Harry Robinson, John Ricket-
McCord.
The Little Red Riding Hood" committee
are in a state of desperation, for the caste they
had selected TO personate the characters in the
blood curdling little tragedy have disappeared
as completely as if the horrible wolf had de-
Voured them all in anticipation
1t is to be hoped, however, that they will
rally their forces and come to the front again
in very short time.
Bijou Theater some time during the holidays.
The date is not yet decided upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
ITALY AND FRANCE.

The Relations Between the Two Countries
Said to be Friendly.
ROME. December 6-1n the Chamber of
Deputies to-day, Signor Ferrari, member of
the Extreme Left, moved an amendment to the
address in reply to the speech of King Hum
bert opening the session, declaring that 1T was
desirous that the commercial and political re-
lations between Italy and France should be i'm
proved. Signor Crispi, the Prime Minister,
speaking against the motion, declared that the
political relations between the two nations
were perfectly satisfactory, and were naturally
so, as they were neighboring nations and had
too many interests in common to clash with
each other.
The Cabinet, he said, had proposed to abolish
the differential duties on imports from France
in order TO end the tariff war which France
had originated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
TO MEET AT MEMBERS HOMES.
A North Presbyterian Church Society Makes
a New Departure.

A North Presbytsrinn Church Society Makes
n New Departure.
The Home and Foreign Mission Society, Of
the North Presbyterian Church, Allegheny,
have not only made a new resolution before
singing the dirge of the old year, but are keep
ing that Notwithstanding that is seldom
done. The pleasure that results from adhering
to this resolution, however. may account for
the righteousness with which it is observed. 1t
is as follows:
Resolved, That we. the Home and Foreign
Mission Society of the North Presbyterian
Church, discard our old pactice of meeting
weekly at the church, and instead take our
sewing and congregate at the home of a mem
ber of the society every Friday afternoon.
where, with q cup of tea and some thin sand
witches as an Inspiration. our needles will fly
more rapidly and we will he enabled to discuss
the objects of our society with greater huency
and clearness.
They met yesterday afternoon with Miss
Stewart, at her cozy home on Stockton avenue,
and next Friday will be entertained bV Mrs.
Philip Reymer, of Bidwell street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
A PROHIBITION PAPER
Has Crow to Pick With the PostOnlce De-

Has Crow TO Pick With the POstofnce De-
pnrfmeur.
From the Prohibition Voice.
Postmaster General Wanamaker, your atten-
tion a moment: You have in the Postofice De-
partment some employees who are guilty Of in
sufferable impudence. In their eagerness to
serve their party they forget that they are
public servants, paid for by US all Every now
and then we receive from postmasters letters
containing language like the following:
To the Voice Publishers:
We received to-day fresh invoice OF that nuis-
ance called the Voice, etc.
r. WEAVER, Assistant Postmaster.
UNITED STATES PosToFFICE, PINE PLAINS, NY,
November 26, 1889.
c. B. Hubbell, Postmaster at Jefferson, N. z,
writes on an official postal card that a copy Of
the Votce, sent ON a short term order, is not
taken out of that office because the man to
whom it is sent ''likes to have q paper that
states facts not falsehoods."
The postoffice facilities belong to the whole
country, not to a political party, and we are
sure, Mr.. Wanamaker, that you are too sensi-
BILE business man to allow the record of your
administration to be stained by permitting to
go unpunished such acts Of disgraceful parti-
sanship. A public officer should be a gentle
man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
Huulina spanl,h DoublooD,.

SAN FRANc1sco December 6.-Peter Jen-
nings. an old sailor of Gilroy, claims to have
been passenger many years ago with an old
pirate, who on his deathbed divulged the secret
hiding place of $4,000 treasure in Spanish
doubloons. The place is Wall island, in the
Pacific Ocean, 80 south Of the equator. A
company was organized during the war to
search for the treasure, but failed to start on
account Of Government interference. Now
Jennings has succeeded in interesting Eastern
capitalists to look for the treasure. and the
moneyed men came to this city yesterday for
the purpose of organizing an expedition to
hunt for the doubloons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
An Aa,ault bz the Edllor..

New Jersey editors are preparing for grand
raid upon all the available offices in the Jersey
Legislature, next month. Editor Barber, of
Woodbury. Constitution will be candidate for
Secretary; ex-senator Nichols, of the Bridge
ton NetCs, expects to be Reading Clerk; Editor
Cooper, of the Cape May Gazette, hopes to be
Sergeant-at-Arms; ex-EdItor Clothier, of the
Mt. Holly Ne,0s wants to be Engrossing Clerk,
and D. Harris Smith, of the Salem South Jer-
SeynaGn, wants to be Assistant Engrossing
Clerk
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
A GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.
The WOman's Industrial Exchange Making
Room for Holiday Goods.

The WOman's Industrial Exchange Making
Room for Holiday Goods.
Grand clearance sale; not exactly at cost, but
in very close proximity to it, will the ladies of
the Industrial Exchange dispose of all their
consignors' goods that have reached the great
age of six months or more, on next Friday.
The newer, fresher, articles will for that day
go into seclusiOn and those having the right of
''sQuatter sovereignty" will be displayed.
Great preparations are in progress among the
consignors of the lunch room dainties for the
increased demand of the holidays, and on Mon
day and Tuesday before Christmas speciality
will be made at their rooms on Penn avenue of
all sorts of delicacies, fruit cakes and plum
puddings, that are decidedly ''English you
know" rolls, tarts, mince pies, both prohibition
and non-prohibition, cookies and breadstuffs of
ali description will reign on those days, and
many busy woman can rest easy regarding
those very necessary eatables knowing that at
the last moment hasty visit to those all sup
plying rooms will fill every want for the Christ
mas dinner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
Do.tI,u,Iou in South Dakota.

YANKToN. s. OAK. December Ex-Governor
Mellette arrived to-day from the scenes of
destitution in Miner county. His accounts of
the suffering there make it greater than
previous reports. He says there are 600 fami-
fies on his list of zb solutely destitute in Miner
county and that many of these people will die
II relief is not soon provided. The Governor
Is making an effort in the counties along the
MISSOURI river, where the crops we're abundant,
to secure aid. The people, he says, need food,
grain, clothing and fuel and he asks for liberal
oonfrihutfone
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE fact that storage charges on pipe line
certihcatesjhave not been advan ced since oil
went above the dollar line, is attracting atten-
tion. 1t is not exactly what was expected; but
is possibly expIcable on the ground that the
pipe line company is not anxious to offer pre-
MUM on the construction of opposition lines
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE more that ballot-box contract forgery
business is ventilated the palmer il gets that
the disputants on both sides are showing them
selves in an unfavorable light. They should
awaken to the perception of the fact that the
less said in their case the sooner the breach of
their reputation may be mended by oblivion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
THE wATSON-sPROULL NUPTIALs.
To be mt Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church on Christmas Eve.

To be mt Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church on Christmas Eve.
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church will be
the scene of the most brilliant nuptial event of
the present season, in the wedding of Miss
Mary Watson, of Lincoln avenue, and Mr..
Frank Spoull, to take place on Christmas Eve,
December "a.
There will be eight bridesmaids and a maid
of honor and a full choral marriage service
will be given by the Vested Choir of As voices,
embodying the latest compositions used for
such a purpose. An especial programme of
organ music will also be given by the organist
of the church, Mr.. Leonard Wales.
The rector Of the church, Mr.. Samuel Max
we'll will officiate. In all accessories and in
lavish appointments the ceremony and accom-
panying supper will transcend any preceding
weddings of the season
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
CAMPBELL'S APPOINTMENTS.
The GovernOr-E Elect Of Ohio is Remember
ina His FrfendS.

The Governor Elect Of Ohio IL Remember.
ing His Friends.
HAMILTON, O.. December r6.-Governor-elect
Campbell has made known the following ap-
pointments: Military Staf-John L. Vance,
Quartermaster General, Gallipolis; Telford
Groesbeck, Judge Advocate General Cincin-
natl; DR.. H. A. Hart Surgeon General, Woos-
ter; John W. Hill, Chief of Engineers Wyom-
ing Aids-de-camp-Samuel A. CouItwright
Huffman, Dayton: Charles ID. Hinman Colum-
bus; I. F. Spangler, Janesville; ]. W. Denver,
Jr., Wilmington; Brent Arnold, Cincinnati;
Frank Chance, Urbana; John A. Wilkins Del
ia; John Klnnane, Springfield. Governors
Clerks-ExecutiVe Clerk, Edward Hughes
Hamilton: Assistant Clerk, William s. Creigh-
ton, wilmington; stenographer, Robert B. Pal
mer, Washington Q. II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

BoULANGER's lease of his Paris resi-
dence shows that he hopes to return to Paris,
and ex-President Cleveland has refused S15o, 900
for his Washington residence. The eternal
spring of hope in the human breast is evil
IDENTIFY too powerful to let the possessors of it
loosen their hold on their real estate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE order of the Supreme Court in the
cases of the convicted Aldermen is doubtless
based on good grounds; but is it not unique
demonstration of justice which will keep three
Aldermen in a position to administer their
Offices for year after their unatness to do
anything Of the sort has been publicly proved1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

tives Of people who are sent to prison for
breaking the laws. as was proved by a scene in
Criminal Court yesterday; but it must be re-
membered that such sorrows can be avoided by
obeying the laws. When it is understood that
every one who violates the law must be pun
ished for no one can be blamed for the misfor-
tune that follow but the violators.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE fact that Emin Bey has escaped the
dangers Of the African climate, Mahdist enc
mics. insurrection Of his own soldiers and the
attacks of savage tribes. only to be dangerously
injured by falling from q window after he has
reached civilization, is singular illustration of
the irony of fate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
No Doctor, no Lawyer.

Edward Larsen, the Brooklyn faith curist
who was arrested for refusing to give his little
daughter medicine when she was suffering
from diphtheria, was taken to court for trial
again to-day. He stood at the bar alone.
When the Justice asked him who his counsel
was he answered "God" He was remanded
for two days, in order that he might place his
case in the hands Of lawyer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

Mr.. HARRIsoN's declaration is correct
that great benefit will accrue from the adop-
ton Of some system by which the officer would
receive the distinction and benefit that in all
private employments come from exceptional
faithfulness and efficiency in the performance
of duty" The theory is unexceptionable; but
the way to reduce 1t to practice does not seem
to be in the line of appointing subordinates
who will decapitate ofice-holders by thou
sands merely because new administration
has come in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE brewers of the city, freed from the
fear of prohibition, are going to spend over
million dollars in eniArging their facilities, and
hope to supply the greater share Of Pittsburgs
future beer supply by home industry. There
peing no English syndicate in this, itmay be
relied upon that neither the capital nor the
beer will be unduly watered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
u.r-,.nn or fer chicnro.

WASHINGTON, December 6.-President Har-
rison and party left Washington this afternoon
for Chicago via indianapolis. AT the last mo.
ment Mrs.. Harrison decided not to accompany
the President, owing to the conditioner her
sister, Mrs Scott Lord, who Is seriously III sc
her home in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
THF postponement of the sale of the I

THF postponement of the sale of the Lii
brary Hall property yesterday makes it reason
ably certain that the interests which are trying
to preserve that property for its public func-
tons will succeed in dong 50. The discredit Of
having q property dedicated by law to ben
efcial ends diverted to private ownership is
thus averted This is the most satisfactory
conclusion of what has heretofore been very
unpleasant complication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

WITH q warning like that of the Monon-
gahela House fire it is surely logical deduc-
tiou that we ought to have IRE engines that
can throw water to the tops of the highest
buildings, no matter who makes them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
A COMING BENEFIT CONCERT.

The Allegheny General Hospital to Receive
Substantial Financial Aid.
The concert for the benefit Of the Allegheny
General Hospital, to be given in the Fourth U.
P. Church, Allegheny, next Tuesday evening,
promises to be a very enjoyable affair.
The Allegheny Musical Association. chorus
of 100 voices, supported by an orchestra Of 40
pieces and assisted by some OF the best local
talent of the two cities. will be sure to delight
the large audience that will greet them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE report that an English corporation
of 500. ZOO capital is going to take hold of
and run the railroads Of this country, warrants
q modest inquiry whether the Sl0o, ,oOo, 900 capi-
tai reaches that very neat sum before or after
watering.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
A Victim of His Appetite.

A laborer passing high tenement in Water
street early this morning was startled By a cry
overhead. and an instant later was knocked
senseless into the middle of the road by fall
ing body When he recovered his senses few
minutes later he found the battered remains Of
a man on the pavement nsar him. The body
was mutilated almost beyond recognition, and
was twitching in the last commissions Of death.
As the dying man drew his last breath, Mrs.
John Martin ran down the tenement door steps
and called to policeman on neighboring
corner that her husband had committed sui
eide. She said he came home last night with
delirium tremens. She put him to bed and
watched him till 6 O'Clock when she dropped
asleep. A few minutes later he awoke, arose
quietly and threw himself from nfth-story
window,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

GREENE county's financial troubles
amount to a strong object lesson against sub
scribing to the stock Of corporate enterprises
when you have not got the money to pay the
subscriptions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE weather has some compensations,
and yesterday illustrated one of them. But
the trouble Is that 1889 has altogether too much
to compensate for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
FROM CHICAGO TO NEW YORK.
The Pennsylvania Road VIII Shorten the
Time About so Minutes.

Time About 80 Minutes.
CHICAGO, December Con account Of the
heavy travel on the new Pennsylvania special
on the Pennsylvania lines. 1t has been decided
to make it. distinctively eastern train on
Monday, December 8 The time of this train
will be reduced 90 minutes, and will leave Chi
cago at 1870 A. M. instead Of 10 A NJ, as at
present. arriving in Washington at at 2:25 ?. NJ.
ana New York at 4 P. N. next day.
This arrangement does not interfere with the
running of the fast Southern express, 1nrther
than it will be distinctive southern train for
indianapolis, Cincinnati. Louisville and points
South, and will continue to leave Chicago daily
at 10 P. NJ. same as at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

WITH regard to Jefferson Davis the pro-
verb of "de mortUis nil mist bonuns' will have
to be stretched probably to the breaking point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
NOT 4 DULL LINE In It.
Tn-NurrOW's Mammoth Issue
PITT6RuRE DISPATCH
Contains Many Original and Striking
Features.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM.

Washington Beauties, by Mrs. Grundy, Jr.
Plums From Sailors Duff, by w. Clark Rus
sell.
Is Marriage Essential? by Mrs. Frank Leslie.
A Night With Nihilists. by Ivan Smirnof.
Our School Teachers, by Bessie Bramble.
The Snow Queen, by Ernest II. Heinriehs.
The Congo State, by George w. Williams.
Decline of Whaling, BY o. 8. Sanford.
Snow Legends, by f. s. Bassett
PIttsbure's Telephone System, by Wales
New York Society Gossip, by Clara Belle
A Local Songstress' Success, by Hope Glenn.
About Tobogganing, by Wifi F. Pond.
Foreign Vocalists in Pittsbarg by James G.
Purdy.
Scenes on the Bridges, by Brennan.
Life in an Indian Agency, by Red Bird.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

THE sewer pipe manufacturers are getting
up their combination for December almost as
promptly as they did that for the preceding
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
Johu Towu.sud.

NKw York. December 6.--John j. Townsend, Q
leading lawyer, President Of the Union Club, died
yesterday OF pneumonia, contracted during his
return voyage from Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

A BUTLER druggist had large dog that be-
came SO vicious as to be general nuisance.
Repeated efforts to poison the brute with
strycnnine were unavaiIing, the drug doing no
more harm than so much sugar. a button"
finally prepared him for burial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07
Tho Daily Graphic sold Again.

The adjourned sale Of that perennially bank
rupt property, the Daily Graphic was held to-
day. The first bid was 50, ,000 and from that fig
ure it mounted to S5,000 at which bid it was
knocked down to W. T. Schley, of the law firm
of Bliss & Schley. Mr.. Schley refuses to say
what the purchasers Of the property intend to
do with it. Every one is curious to know upon
what new phase of its oheckered career the
moribund daily is about to enter. It has al
ready been conducted with and without finan-
cial backing. and with good editors, bad edi-
tors, and no editors at all. The one result of
all their experiments, however, has been fat
failures. Republican campaign money boosted
the voodooed periodical into ephemeral pros
perity during the fall of 1888 but as soon as the
election was over it sank into its wonted condi-
tion Of decrepitude, which terminated few
months ago in the suspension Of its publication.