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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

Mr. PAoLo TosTI, the famous song com.
poser, has lately taken unto himself wife,
Nine. Baldi, an opera singer.
Miss CONSTANCE FENIMoRE WooLsoN will
henceforth have two homes in winter in
Florida and in summer on the shore of Otsego
Lake.
THE Hon. Hannibal Hamlin is a member of
the committee that will solicit gifts OF cakes,
pies, doughnuts and other eatables for the
coming g. A. R. fair at Bangor, Ne.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON is devoting his
time to encouraging the fox hunters of the
District of Columbia. A few days ago he was
interviewed regarding the English sport. He
claims that the anise-seed scent is better than
real fox, in that it is less cruel to the fox.
DIR. AvELING, the socialist, who visited this
country not long ago and made lavish expendi-
lures of cash at florists, livery stables, etc. to
the scandal of some of the weaker brethren,
has lately been brought to book in court by a
London typewriter whom he owed so for
copying
SCULPTOR MCDONALD. Of Washington, is
making bust of the late Chief Justice Waite
of the United States Supreme Court. The bust
is not complete, but even in its present condi-
tion is speaking likeness of the dead jurist.
Mr.. Mcdonald. at the request Of the family,
from this and numerous photographs and
personal acquaintance with Mr.. Waite he is
greatly aided in his work.
GEORGE w. VANDERBILT has begun to put
to use the extensive property that he has lately
been purchasing near Asheville, N. c., his pur-
poses with regard to which have been some
thing of mystery. Work was begun this week
under direction of Frederick Law Olmsted,
the landscape artist, IN laying out the immense
grounds into park, which is intended to be
one of the most beautiful pieces of landscape
in the world Besides miles of drives it will
contain artificial lakes, fountains, groves, wide
meadows and other features worthy of the
finest public parks. At the same time Richard
NJ. Hunt, the architect. is preparing to con-
struct in the heart of the domain one of the
most elegant residences that art. skill and
money can devise and craate. Mr.. Vanderbilt's
ownings there aggregate 5000 acres,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
THE UNDERGRADUATES pICTUM.

The announcement that co-education Of
!he sexes would be permitted at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania seems to have been
premature. The students of the University
have interposed their veto. The students
of this institution appear to entertain the
not uncommon theory among under
graduates, that the greater part of the wis
dom connected with that scholastic seat is
concealed in their own brains; and of course
they next proceed on the universal prin-
ciple that whatever is outside of their per-
Sonal experience is all wrong. These con-
siderations lead them to the conclusion that
co-education at the University of Pennsyl-
vania would be ruinous. They consequent
ly send in their weighty opinion to the
trustees, that it should not be allowed. The
freshness of the average undergraduate is
calculated to impress the mind with an
overpOwering sense of the total insuficiency
OF the worlds supply of salt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
A CONCLUSIVE STATEMENT.

Mr.. Westinghouse, who is more candid
than most investors or inventors even where
his own interests are concerned, said to a re-
porter yesterday that he was firmly con-
vi2ced" that electric wires could be operated
underground and that he was in favor OF
the change, but did not consider the recent
fatalities at New York the pertinent argu-
ment in support of that position. The pub
lie will not quarrel about the reasons so long
as the conclusion is conceded. What is evil
dent is that the whole system of overhead
wires, telegraph, telephone and those for
electric lighting, constitute an unsightly
nuisance; and that whatever view is taken
of their relative fatality as compared with
railroads, elevators, or other sources of
accident, the danger can be greatly lessened
by placing the wires underground.
The public appreciate fully the value of
electricity. Its uses are abundantIy recog-
nIzed. No one wants to do away with the
telegraph, the telephone or the electric
light. But what people do want and insist
upon is that the corporations which are
supplying these necessities shall not, because
of mere cheapness, keep their appliances
where they are Disagreement to the streets
and menace to life.
1t is the adoption Of the safest methods of
use which the public demand in New York
and elsewhere. The statement of an au-
thoritY so admittedly well posted as Mr..
Westinghouse, that the underground system
is feasible and safe, should put an end to
the insincere pretense which other less can
did or less competent electricians pat forth,
that the overhead system alone would an
swer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
ANCIENT PAINTINGS ADMITTED.
A Decision That viii be Regarded as I'm
portant in Art Circles.

A Decision That viii be Regarded as I'm
portant in Art Circles.
WASHINGTON, October 23.-Assistant Secre-
tary Tichenor has instructed the Collector of
Customs at Detroit, Mich, to admit free of
duty as an antiquity, a painting invoiced as
"David and Abigail" ascribed to Rubens and
purchased by Mr.. James E. Scripps, in Paris,
at the sale of the collection of NJ. Secretan.
The appraiser at Detroit doubted the antiquity
of the painting and gave it as his opinion that
it is either the original or copy of a painting
entitled David before Abigail" executed by
Sabattelli, In 1905 He reported that the
canvas upon which the picture was painted
had been supplied with new back and
stretcher of textile fabrlcs and wood of modern
manufacture, and therefore, the painting was
deprived of the right of entry as an antiquity.
In regard to this contention, Assistant Secre-
tary Tichenor says that it is a well-known fact
that the great majority of paintings (f not ally,
executed on canvas by the old masters, have
been lined and placed on new stretchers for
their preservation and that the Department
does not regard such repairs as precluding
such paintings from admission free of duty as
antiquities" Assistant Secretary Tichenor
reviews all the circumstances in the case and
concludes his letter to the Collector, as
follows:
I'm view Of the facts stated and the further
fact that the price of szl, GIG, was paid for the
painting at the sale of the famous Secretan
collection, which was a noted event in the
artistic world and was attended by connois-
seurs from all civilized countries. and of your
report that the painting answers completely to
the minute description given in Smiths cata-
logue OF Ru6ens' paintings, the department is
of opinion that there is no reason for doubling
that it is the actual painting described in said
catalogue and executed prior to the year 100,
(Rubens having died before that date), and it
is entitled to exemption from duty. under the
decisions, sec. 1870 and $685. You are there
tion."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
CAPITAL CITIZENS ENCOURAGED.
They Think the Worlds Fnir Question Set
tied In Their Favor.

ssCN ~ 4aCfE GaVsHs
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
WASHINGTON, October 23-There is great
enthusiasm this evening among the local men,
bers of the Board Of Promotion of the Exposi-
tion OF 1892, on account of the success of the
convention of the national board held at
their headquarters at Willard's to-day. OF
the more than 100 members present there
seemed to be none who were not in favor of
Washington. Colonel Anderson said this
evening that he felt the influence of this great
convention would settle the question Of loca-
tion if there were any doubt about it before.
The convention was composed Of a number OF
Governors and members of boards of trade
from every part Of the country. Western
Pennsylvania was represented by @. F. Horn
ing of the Corn Exchange, Pittsburg. and E.
o. Emerson, President Of Titusville Board Of
Trade. The illustration of the great Kinkel
Tower. in THE DISPATCH of Tuesday, at
tracted much attention when passed around
among the members of the convention, and
the handsome face of the architect beamed
with pleasure to hear the boundless praise Of
his beautiful design.
When asked the cost of his 30, 900 tons of iron
erected into this wonderful tower, Mr.. Kinkel
said his estimate was So 600, 00O. When doubt
was expressed whether so much could be got
for this purpose, Mr.. Kinkel suggested that no
corporation, as the income from the Exposition
would be immense, and the permanent patron
age would be always growing. The pertinent
editorial comment of THE DISPATCH, that
such tower in Washington would dwarf the
Washington Monument was met with the ex-
PLANTATION that it would necessarily be built SO
far distant from that column as to avoid all
comparison. The banquet this evening is a
brilliant affair, and altogether an undoubted
impetus is given to the Washington move
menr, which will make itself felt among Con-
gressmen from all parts of the country.
The signers of memorial presented to the
National Board pray that the Exposition be
held at the capital under the direction Of
the Government, and that under no induce
ment should It's management be intrusted to
any corporation, association or municipality.
Mr.. Hallet Kilbourne stated that the local
board requested that Congress give authority
to issue 100000 900 District of Columbia bonds
to defray the expenses, provided the question
of location depended on the action of a guar
antp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

IT is certainly an effort of dry humor on
the part of the Baltimore Sun to assert that
the strength of 'caste prejudice in the North
is shown by the fact that Morgan, the
colored class orator at Harvard, was elected
by majority of but one in vote Of $50.
The Sun omits to point out the contrast be-
tween this exhibition Of caste, and the entire
absence of that obnoxious sentiment in the
South, with the result that if colored
student should apply for admission at one
of the leading colleges he would be run out
with the aid of shotguns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
IT WILL NOT WORK.

The extreme legislation which is provoked
by some of the exactions of wealth, has
just received an illustration in the State of
Kansas. There a farmer who wished to
borrow s., 900 was forced to sign notes, give
security and pay interest on S12, 900. When
the creditor came to collect the debt the
debtor took refuge in the law, which vir-
tually forfeits both principal and interest
of usurious loans.
1t does not seem at first sight as if very
much sympathy need be wasted for lender
who exacts a note of S12, 900 for an advance
OF IS, 900, and seeks to collect interest and
principal of the larger sum. Such methods
of profit are usually confined to fields of
corporate management. But an intima-
tion that the holder of the note,
who was defeated in the suit, might
have been an innocent purchaser, suggests the
particular way in whichsuch law may provo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

1t is calculated to overwhelm the public
mind with pleasure to learn. on the editorial
authority of the Chicago Inter Ocean, that
''The original idea of Washington and the
early fathers of our republic in asserting the
Monroe doctrine was to keep the United
States out of the meshes of European wars. "
When this information is followed Iup with
the declaration that the original theory Of
Christopher Columbus was that American
colonies should not pay taxes to support
European governments, the genesis of our
great political theories will be complete.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
GAS TO GO ON FOREVER.
Brice Denies the Stories of General Diminu.
tion OF Supply.

fion of Supply.
In view Of the general outside discussion as
to the permanency Of Pittsburg's supply Of
natural gas, and the disposition at home to de-
press the values Of certain investments in that
line, the following from the New York Stars
interviewer is certainly seasonable; "Hon.
Calvin s. Brice is one Of the largest own
ers of natural gas wells in the country, his
property lying in the thickly populated dis
tricts Of Indiana and Ohio, where he and his
associates have expendeda great deal of money
for the effective working Of their enterprise.
Mr. Brice says 1t is mistake to suppose that
there is any diminution in natural gas produc-
tion. On the contrary, each month witnesses
fresh developments. To be sure, there is de-
cline and almost total stoppage Of wells which
have been exhausted, but they are simply few
compared with the vast number Of new wells
in fresh territory opened from month to
month.
TN the vicinity Of Pittsburg natural gas has
been very wastefully managed. Naturally,
this would have some effect on the output and
be reflected in the revenues of the companies
controlling the properties. It is not as serious
as it seems, however, for these natural gas
companies with the view to eliminate compe-
tition, have purposely started the bear stories
themselves Then, again, the large manufac-
turing companies using natural gas have con-
cluded that where these supply companies un-
dertake to serve too many customers it would
initiate against the interest of the manufac-
turers. A number of them, therefore, like the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works, have secured
their own properties, laid their own pipes, and
are now independent of any outside auxiliary.
This has been to them great economy
both Of gas and money. One large Penn
sylvania company, which was among the
pioneers in this branch Of business, started
with revenue of 100000 per year, and in
eight years their revenues have increased to
So 100000 per annum. This is a remarkable in
crease, and it is not to be expected that all new
enterprises of the natural gas character will
always do as well, but to suppose that the
natural gas supply is In danger of total stop
page is as absurd as it would be to imagine
that because one field Of petroleum has been
exhausted there are none others to take its
place. The history of petroleum production
will be repeated in the history Of natural gas.
Wells will come and go, but the grand supply
will continue forever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
ARMENIA AS AN EXCUSE.

The latest war report in Europe is to the
effect that Russian agents have been quietly
investigating the outrages of Turkish off,
cials among the Armenian Christians, and
will present so strong case as to Justify
Russia before Europe in entering Armenia
and assuming the protection of the people
there, as she did in Bulgaria in 1873.
There is little doubt that Russia has kept
a close watch upon all events in the history
of Turkish misrule, and is prepared to take
her position as the champion of the oppressed
Greek church. That has been her traditional
attitude from the inception of the Crimean
War, if not before, and in the last war it
was eminently successful in keeping the
hands of Europe off the contest, until
Russia had won the victory. But the fruits
of victory were then wrested from her at the
Congress of Berlin, and it is doubtful if the
same plea will now suffice to permit the ex-
tension of Russian power into Asia.
Prince Bismarck. who holds the reins of
the alliance which stands in Russia's way,
is not likely to allow any sentimental con-
siderations of sympathy for oppressed and
abused common people to interfere with his
chosen policy. That is not the Bismarck
method. So long as the Iron Chan
cellor can maintain his quintuple alliance
against the growth of Russian power, the
Gar will not be permitted to overstep his
boundaries on any pretext That Russia is
ready to take possession of Armenia when
she can do so safely is beyond question; but
such a step is not likely to be taken SO long
as 1t means war with Germany, Austria,
England, Italy and Turkey combined.
The war at present appears to be indef-
nitely postponed; but SO long as the great
ornaments are kept up the possibility of its
outbreak at any time always darkens the
horizon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
A SARATOGA. PHENOMENON.
A Geyser that spouts n Foamy Pillar Forty
Feet High.

A Geyser that spouts Foamy Pillar Forty
Feet High.
SARATOGA, Oct. 23.-A new and very power
full spouting spring has just been developed at
Geyserville. Hundreds of people from this
village visited it to-day to witness its intermit-
tent activity. The new spring is about two
miles south of Saratoga, short distance be.
low the other geysers, and near the Coesa a
pretty little stream flowing through romantic
ravine. The bore of the new spring is six
inches in diameter and 3l8 feet deep. At this
depth a stratum of rock was struck, SO hard
that it took five hours for the diamond drill to
penetrate it ten inches. While the drill was
still in this rock the water began to flow.
The action of the spring Is at intervals of
about three minutes. Froth gathers quickly on
the surface and then great snowy pillar rises
until the spume from its top is from thirty to
forty feet above ground. The spouting lasts
about half minute. The water is of q pleas
ant salty taste and abundantly charged with
gas. This new spring and the seltzer spring in
the village are owned by Mr.. IAyondale of
New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
TRI.STATE TRIPLES.

AN elderly man came to Harrisburg mer-
chant and rendered him quarter of a dollar,
saying 1t was due him. On asking why, he told
the merchant that about one year before his
daughter had bought remnanc at his store,
paying 25 cents therefor. But on getting home
she discovered that two remnants had been put
into the package by mistake. She intended
paying for the second remnant, but put 1t on
from time to time, until she fell sick, when she
told her father the circumstance and asked
him to see that the money was paid He
promised. but also neglected the matter. Final
ly the young woman reached deaths door, and
with almost her last breath she asked her
father if he had paid for the remnant.
THE Sheriff Of Wood county. o., is after a
farmer who lives all alone by himself and has
IA dogs TO guard his house and spring guns set
to guard his barn. He was once robbed OF q
bag of oats, and he took it as a warning and is
acting accordingly. The farmers around him
claim that the barking of the dogs can be
heard two miles.
HARR1sBURG hunters viii probably have to
pay dearly for shooting farmers turkeys.
One Of them is in jail at Huntingdon in default
Of 500 bail.
JAMES ATKINSON, of East Liverpool, has
raised a Beet that weighs nine pounds.
A LIST of % social events at Scranton con-
tains IL raffies and prize drawings.
JOSEPH YORK, Of Meadville, for 50 years q
railroad conductor, has just resigned from ac-
tive service on the New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio road.
The Debating Society Of Fredericksbure.
Berks county. has come to the conclusion that
"a cross and clean woman does not make bet
ter wife than dirty and good-natured one.'.
A5YEAR-oLD Reading boy. who was bitten
by rat. has bloated 50 badly that he scarcely
resembles human being. His life is despaired
of,
A RESIDENT OF Wheeling, who has an un-
fortunate faculty for swearing had for years
been endeavoring to break himself. He has
only succeeded after inventing bureau pro-
yided with drawers working on rollers, which
render the drawer unusually well behaved, and
never invite the customary outbursts Of pro-
family. Being fastened into the wall and foor,
1t prevents the gay and festive collar button
from bouncing under cr behind 4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
In a social Way.

EDITH v. DAY, a well-known society woman
Of Brooklyn, N. Y, passed through the city
last evening on her way to Chicago. where she
will wed Mr.. ]. Henry Davenport wellknown
young business man of that place, to-day. She
occupied drawing room of one of the sleepers
on the vestibuled limited express, and was sur
rounded by large sized wagon load of flowers.
They had been presented to her by her friends
upon her departure.
AN early morning wedding was celebrated in
West Liberty yesterday, contracting parties
Annie N. Wenzel and Mr.. Joe A. Rising.
Mr.. JAMES W. SMITH, of the Westinghouse
Electric Company. was married yesterday to
Miss Alice Tomb, of Williamsport.
MRS. FRANK OsBURN, Of Sewickley viii
give euchre party next Tuesday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
Only Eight, and a BURGLAR.

Charles Peterson, a mite of child hardly 8
years old, was arraigned to-day before Judge
MARITIME for burglary. He was so very small
that the Judge could not find him at the bar
till, at the clerks suggestion. he peeked over
his desk and down at ia little tousley head, .
pair of big innocent blue eyes and frayed yell
low jacket. This wee bit of humanity was on
trial for having committed three burgIaries.
He broke into an Italians fruit booth twice
and stole bananas. Recently he was caught
robbing a downtown fur store at night-or, at
least. helping an older boy to rob it To-day he
was sentenced to Juvenile asylum during his
minority. The little fellow cried hard when he
heard his sentence; then he climbed upon his
mothers lap and fell asleep in her arms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
A DAY TO COME.

There'1 come day when the supremest splendor
OF earth, or sky, or sea,
Whate'er their miracles. sublime or tender,
VIII wake no joys in me.
There'll come day when all the aspiration
Now with such fervor fraught,
As lifts to heights Of breathless exaltation
WIN seem q thing of naught.
There'n come day when riches, honor, glory,
Music and song and art
viii look like puppets in o worn-out story
Where each has played his part.
There'll come day when human love. the
sweetest
Gift that includes the whole
OF Gods grand giving g-sovereignest completest-
Shall fail to I'll my soul.
There'n come day-I shall not care how passes
The cloud across my sight,
If only, lark like, from earth's nested grasses
- : s1fargarstI 4 Prsston
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
BRIGHT BITS FROM rHs WITS.

The "pIunger'' risks his money on divers
houses Yoaksrs Gazette.
No lawyer worth his salt ever takes the
VIII for the Hashfngtoa Star.
The police Judge has got his business
down to a ine art-Kearnsv (Ess-) Enterprises.
Time flies, yet the orchestral leader sits
still and beats time Richmond Dfspatch.
"A boastful shoemaker will prate Of the
goodness or his sole TIL he pegs out -charisstos
World.
The German cornet player very often finds
himself in need Of toot-tonic.- Rochester Post
ESprsss.
When he has cold in the head is the
only time Bob lngersoll Is on his Texas
Stftings.
Itis not we'll for stranger to go alone to
a bank when he wishes to get q Ioan.-FfOrfdG
T5mss- Union.
The Key West cigar makers are still out
appear to be any immediate prospect Of settle
ment Of the keywestian- n--Boston Herald.
He-And tomorrow is our wedding day,
dearest.
she-Yes. and IT is bargain day at tsnkman,s.
too. Isn't that aggrayatingg-TsrTsh hauts Es-
press.
Dog Farcier-Yes, madam, have all
kinds OF dog here. Isthere any particular breed
you wish2
Old Lady (who reads the psDers)-o, anything
that's fashionable. Lemme see an ocean grey
hound.-Eeao York Weekly.
Box Office Man-Free list is suspended,
sir.
Disappointed Deadhead-Whatl with "King
Henry v. on the boardsg
Box ONCE Man-What has that to DO wlthiU
Disappointed Deadhead-Don't the PLAY Ey
BASE is the slave that pays2''
Gets his pass.-M,snsev's Weekly.
SOME TIME.
Some time in the great hereafter,
Which with hope we're looking to;
Which Is filed with joy and laughter,
And with wealth for me and you.
Some time In the subsequently.
When our friends shall all be true.
When the world shall use Us gently
There's board bill coming due
Somewhere cut In Manitoba
Far from celegraphs and mails;
There you'n nnd me if I'm sober,
Var from shcrids and their sales.
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