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A STUBBORN PROBLEM.

We regret to observe that our esteemed
contemporary, the Atlanta Constitution, has
got hold of financial problem that is too
tough for it. AS its inability to solve the
problem is shared with the vast majority of
the American people, the Constitution has
the comfort of companionship in its iGnor-
ance; and the fact also makes the difficulty
worthy Of statement, in the hope that
somebody may solve it.
There has just been consolidation of the
gas companies in Atlanta. The old gas
company sold 10000, 900 cubic feet of gas
per year, at 81 thousand, and at this price
made SO much money that the stock ruled at
S130 per share. The consolidation starts out
with business of 1O0,0 900 cubic feet
of gas per year; it uses the water gas process,
which is known all over the world to be a
very much cheaper way of producing the
gas, and it proposes to tax the consumers of
Atlanta dollar and half per thousand
feet The Constitution is unable to perceive
how, when dollar thousand paid profit
on an expensive process of making gas and
on a smaller business. so that the stock
ruled at thirty per cent premium, it is
necessary for the consolidated company,
using the cheaper process and doing a larger
business, to increase the price of gas fifty
per cent in order to yield fair returns.
OF course Atlanta has been dosed with the
usual proclamation that the combination of
competing companies was resorted to in or
der to adopt the most improved economic
processes and to guard the interests of the
consumer. The usual care for the advan-
tages of the consumer in this case, as in all
other cases of combinations, results in max
ing the consumer pay a bigger price, and,
therefore, practice the strictest economy;
but exactly where any public advantage
comes out of doubling the profits of the
combined concerns, the Constitution is un-
able to see. What other result there is to
this sort of combination than this enhance
ment of already large profits for the benefit
of the members of the combine that journal,
in common with the rest of the country, is
entirely ignorant The problem is insolu-
BILE so long as the infinite factor of greed is
left out.
Ofcourse the apostles of combination will
60 on, in Atlanta as elsewhere, telling the
public that combination is only for the pur-
pose of securing fair profits and preventing
competition from running the investment of
capital.
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partisan lines. In other words the public
service was not the first consideration, but
political rewards and services are the sole
criterion. The efficiency of the postofice at
Bridgeport will be deteriorated necessarily
on account Of this avowal that useful and
efficient service is not to be rewarded; but
that makes little difference to the Bridge
port postmaster, so long as the spoils are
distributed among the faithful.
Now it so happens that the head of this
administration, in his letter accepting the
nomination for President, declared that the
first consideration should be the efficiency
and welfare ofthe public service. Indeed he
vent farther than that in saying: "Only
the interest of the public service should
suggest the removals from Office" This is
the exact opposite of what the Bridgeport
postmaster svows; and the practical result
seems to be that the postmaster has over
ruled the President.
1t might be important to have it defn-
itely determined whether the President OF
the United States, or the various post
masters who have been appointed upon pol
itical considerations, are to sway the policy
of the Government with regard to appoint
mentS.
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TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PlTTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. JUNE Il, lssa
RnuNn TO GO AHEAD.

The action of the Exposition Board, yes
terday, in deciding to go on with the work
on the machinery building and hold the
exposition this fall, shows that the society
is determined to rule the situation and not
<S6ermit the situation to rule them.
There is no doubt that the policy out
lined by this action is the correct one. If
there are dangers Of slackness in business,
the best remedy is to take course which
will attract people to the city and stimulate
activity on a sound basis. No better method
Of reaching that end can be devised than
the work which the Exposition Society is to
do, and Pittsburg should be prompt to
recognize the public service which the So
ciety undertakes to perform.
One hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars are needed to build the machinery
hall. During the musical festival the pub
lie had an opportunity to become acquainted
with the ample proportions and attractive
character of the main exposition building.
They can see that with the addition of the
second building, we will have accommoda-
tions for such an exposition as has never
been seen in Western Pennsylvania. The
returns from these buildings will be prompt
and permanent; and, as a business invest
ment, the enterprise of the city should be
prompt in furnishing the funds.
Let the work go on energetically; and for
that purpose let Pittsburg be equally ener-
getic in putting up the money for it.
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ONE OF THE GENTLEST MEN.
An Incident Illustrating the Exquisite
Charity of Father Field.

Charity of Father Field.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
JoHNsTowN, June ia story of exquisite
delicacy is told of Father Field, of the Society
of st. John, now acting as chaplain of the Red
Gross Relief Corps at Johnstown. The order
of st. John is an English Society but little
known in America. They are ritualistic Epis-
copalians, and the great principle of the order
is Christian charity. The members are pledged
to aid suffering humanity on every occasion.
One horrible stormy night last December the
doctor in charge of the surgical department of
the Episcopal Hospital was surprised to re-
ceIve visit from Father Field. The reverend
gentleman announced that he had patient
Suffering from delirium, for whom he desired
quarters in the hospital. The surgical ward be-
ing full there was no place for the man except
the cells which, being located In the base
ment, could not be utilized as patients in that
condition are extremely sensitive to pneu-
monia. The clergyman was so informed, and
told that he might quarter his patient at the
police station, short distance from the hos
pital.
The surgeon offered medicines, which Father
Field accepted and departed. Every few days
he called for further supplies, and the institu-
ton, of course, supposed that the patient was
at the station. Judge of their surprise when
it was discovered that the clergyman had
nursed him back to health. For two weeks he
had not occupied his bed, but slept in a chair,
watching for any change for better or worse,
and it was not until the patient was discharged,
cured, that he would seek relief from his
self-imposed task.
This story is thoroughly characteristic of one
of the gentlest men who lives, and is but one of
the many instances of his self-sacrifce in the
ca use of charity and religion. The Red Gross
Society are ably seconded by such man,
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QUE MAIL POUCH.
A Survivors, Association Strongly Recom-
mended-Prospects of Early Need for 1t.

A Survivors, Association Strongly RECON-
mended-Prospects of Early Need for Ii.
| To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Reason or something else has resumed its
throne The Governor, his Adjutant, the Die
tator, the Committee and others have at length
after ten days met in Johnstown the Sorrowful,
and on the Sabbath day. Ten days had passed
since the greatest disaster of modern times had
taken away the lives of 1000 Of his subjects, be-
fore the Governor of this great State could
find time to ride around the ruins.
1t was too late for recriminations. 1t was
time for an understanding as to what was going
to be done in the future; for the articles in The
SUNDAY DISPATCH had evidently stirred all
up to sudden sense of the error of cleaning
up Johnstown and the Conemaugh Valley, by
contract, with the money donated to the suffer-
ers, which was rapidly diminishing. The prom
aea S HIM bc grsn hs @ Ps an m e tnas every
money Will be returned to them-some time
but how? We are familiar with the suggestion
that the Governor should sign note for 81, ,000,
600, and have 1t Endorsed by 200 rich men, and
have the State Treasurer lend the money-and
then the Legislature would pass an act two
years hence to refund to those gentlemen their
81, ,O00, 900.
Suppose that 200 men will indorse it? Does
anybody imagine the State Treasurer will dis
count 1t? Would he not be violating his obli-
CATION? And suppose he would, human
"a
like storm, always succeeded by a calm.
When the graves of the 5000 poor victims are
green with grass. and Johnstown, Phenix-like,
arisen from her desolation. the violent emo
tions of sympathy now prevailing will have
Gained down and the horrors of this occasion
will be forgotten, and then who that knows the
jealousies in legislative body could expect
ours to pass with conflict and chickering's, If at
all, such appropriation to pay for what had
passed: They look out for what is ahead, but
never far behind.
Some other plan will have to be tried after
this one has failed; and meantime the sufferers
must go on scattering from Dan to Beersheba,
unable to wait any longer for the chances of
distribution: for the prospects are that If they
have to depend on Governor Beavers plan
going through they will get nothing for long
time to come: and tor the large amount now
expended out of their funds it is possible they
may whistle, unless they form Survivors As
sooiaJion, which will demand the whole amount
donated, and demand it at once
The committee has worked hard and given
much valuable time without apparent recon-
pense; but the common sense of them should
have called halt MANY days ago, for it must
certainly have occurred to somebody that they
were increasing their speed daily and getting
into trouble. Had that halt been made earlier
the Governor would have hadito call the Legis-
lature at once. BUMBALO.
PITTSBURG, June 10 1882
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LEYELIEG THEM UP.

The action of the Amalgamated Associa-
tiOn in extending its lodges to the Eastern
mills is an effort in the direction of re.
moving the one just cause of criticism con-
cerning its effect on Pittsburg. There has
always been some force in the fact that the
scale of wages in Pittsburg is so much
above the rate in Eastern mills that it per-
mitted work to go there which should have
been turned out in this city. The ironwork-
ers no doubt felt quite certain that this hard
ship could be endured from their stand
point. But the public interest was neces-
sarily affected by the existence of wages in
Eastern Pennsylvania SO low as to rob Pitts
burg of some of its natural and legitimate
business. The Amalgamated Association
shows 10 appreciation of the hardship; but
instead of leveling Pittsburg wages down
it proposes to level Eastern wages up.
Everyone in Pittsburg will wish it sue
cess in its endeavor.
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ASSUMING WHOLE RESPONSIBILITY.

To-day Governor Beaver takes charge at
Johnstown, if not personally, then at least
practically, as the whole responsibility
hereafter will rest with him. What his
means or his methods are can hardly even
be surmised. There has been no disclosure
of them beyond the 81 ,0O0,0 900 bond loan
scheme, which meets little encouragement
SO far. 1t is impossible to think that in re-
jecting the simple and generally approved
expedient of calling the Legislature to-
gether to appropriate the necessary funds,
the Governor has not had some assurance
of being able otherwise to provide them. If
not, then, indeed, he has taken a response
bility upon himself which will very soon
prove enormously embarrassing.
Much as the Governor has been con-
demned for his dilatoriness, for his OBJ
stinacy in refusing suggestions whose only
fault seemed to be that they did not
originate with himself, and for finally fall
ing back on scheme which had little to
commend it, the public will still wish, on
behalf of the Johnstown sufferers, that he
may succeed in getting the work of the
State quickly and thoroughly done, with
out further trenching on the funds con-
tributed by the whole country distinctly for
the personal relief and use Of the survivors.
So too, as in doing this State work, Gov
ernor Beaver deliberately assumes 1egis-
lative functions to the extent of saying how
much shall be expended in the Conemaugh
for sanitation and other kindred purposes,
it is to be hoped that he will show such firm
ness, knowledge and watchfulness in respect
to the expenditures and the conduct of the
operators as may stand the test of criticism
afterward. The occasion is extraordinary.
The Governor has voluntarily, though slowly,
assumed extraordinary responsibilities. It
now remains to be seen whether he is equal
to carrying out those plans of his own
which he has preferred to those which the
public would have approved. What the
details are is hardly yet known. The pub
lie are merely left to judge by the results.
So much for the situation. Governor
Beaver will come out very much better than
most people expect if the relief committee
do not have to be called on again before
long and the Legislature assembled also.
Meanwhile the suggestion of a correspond
ent that Survivors Association be formed
to look after the interests of the destitute
and see that the contributions of the gener-
ous puh1ic reach those for whom thew were
intended, is eminently in order. The signs
are that it cannot be started a moment too
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
WATER VERSUS WHISKY.
A Whisky Advocate Bears Testimony and
FOrmnlntes His Greed.

FOrmnlntes His Greed.
There was another meeting in the Allegheny
Diamond last night In the interest Of Consti-
tutional amendment under the auspices of the
Twin City Club. conducted by Mr.. L. Moony.
c. L. Rose made an appeal to the workingmen.
He pointed out the great number of benefits
to be gained by the wage worker by an abso.
Lutte stoppage of the sale Of liquor
Rev. Mr.. Means, of Woods Run, followed
and quoted statistics showing the amount of
taxes paid in prohibition States before the law
went into effect as compared with what are
now paid.
A drunken man had been crying out for an
opportunity to speak, and at the conclusion of
Mr. Means speech he was allowed to mount
the platform by Mr.. Moony. The crowd set up
yell and poked fun at him. They called,
two more swankeys," introduce YOURSELF
and ''put your face In front of your At this
Mr.. Moony got angry and took the drunkard's
part. He said 1t was shame to make fun of
the man. That his condition was not his
fault but that of the saloon keeper who sold
him the liquor. In defending the man, Mr..
Moony made the speech of the evening. He
said the saloon keeper was the robber who took
tie money from the hard-working man. He
bought pianos and other fine furniture, dressed
his family well, built fine houses and spent
money lavlshly, while the drinker contributed
to it ALL The intoxicated man said he would
only be minute, and wanted to say that if he
naO the drawing OF SET OF reSOluJlOnS ne
would put in them free tariff, free excise law,
free sumptuary and everybody mind his own
business"
Will ]. Mcconnell addressed meeting in
Armory Hall, East End. Alderman Means
presided, and considerable enthusiasm was
manifested. Mr.. Mcconnell speaks tonight at
the corner of Frankstown and Lincoln ave-
nues.
A meeting was held In the Forty-third street
court last night in the interest of the Constitu-
tional amendment. 1t was conducted by Rev.
]. D. Sands, who introduced a man from Gin
cinnati named Cowan. Nh. Cowan announced
that he was blacksmith, and that he wanted
to talk to the working men in particular. He
cited a number of instances that had come
under his personal observation that proved to
him conclusively that liquor was the greatest
enemy the working man had. He was loudly
applauded.
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THE PLAYwRIGHTg CHANCE.

This is the season of the year when most
actors, managers and the theatrical pro-
fession generally take vacation, and the
public takes rest. 1t is benefcent ar
rangement, though we are puzzled to tell
who needs the abstention from the theater
most, the actors or their patrons in parquet
and galleries. The actor, and we mean the
actor who acts and not the charlatan who
masquerades in the name and clothes of the
Thespian workman-tne actor has more need
of rest and recreation to-day than he
used to score of years ago. Why? Because
the actor in these days is forced to appear in
shocking bad plays of all sorts. to support
tanks and fire engines, modistes' models and
tailors' dummies And the public needs
rest badly because it has to see such un-
dramatic rubbish and tolerate such miser-
able stars, or forego the theater entirely.
These reflections have suggested to us the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-12
POSTMASTER VERSUS PREsInENT

The postmaster of Bridgeport. Conn.,, ap.
pointed by the Republican administration
seems to be ambitious of emuIating the
work ofVilas and Stevenson during the last
administration in reducing the reform
pledges of the President to by-word and
humbug. He recently called before him q
clerk who was left in the Office from his
predecessor, and stating that the clerk
did his work admirably and much better
than could be expected, and that his duties
could not be better performed, informed him
that, as he was not with us in politics, /"
the papers were made out and signed for
his successor. While the clerk was thus
given to understand that he had got to go,
he was requested to stay and instruct his
successor in the duties of the Office.
Here is deliberate statement that a
clerk, who was exceptionally capable and
Trustworthy in performing the public duties
fer which the Office is established, was to be
turned out to make room for some one less
capable and uninstructed, solely on
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FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

The Pater-Well, DR.. Raptail, / like your
school much, and think III put MY boy here.
But tell me, what sort Of boys do you turn out2
The Doctor-The bad ones.-Funny FroLies.
Successful Physicians.-Doctor's Wife,
| understand that Dr. Cureall confines himself
| strictly to ONCE practice.
Old Doctor-Yes; that is why he succeeds. People
who are able to walk 10 an Office are generally
strong enough to getwell lwithouthelp.-Hsto TOrk
Weekly.
No More Sales.-Confection and Ice
Cream MAXWELL lose ten Of our best customers
| next week.
Assistant-We will? Are they going to Okla
ssNo; they're going to get married. ''-EslO YORK.
Weekly.
| Would Not Do.-Parisian Artist paint
picture Americana, and want put in some young
| ladies' faces, all true Americana, all"
Clubman-WelI, can get you an invitation to
Mrs. Highup's party. She moves in the most ex-
elusive set in the city.
''Ahl but 1 want pretty faees.''-E York
Weekly.
Had One.-"Have you any particular OBJ
ject in loang around here?'' asked the contractor
Of a new building Of an idler who was in the way.
''Yes sir, +" was the prompt reply.
t.Well, what Is it?''
| 81 want to dodge my creditors, and they viii
never think Of looking for me where there Is any
/ work going on.-Dstroit Free Press.
''Young man." said the rich member Of
the church to the new pastor, 'you ought TO have
| been a pugilist instead Of preacher"
''WhyP 1 don't understand you, sir, y replied
| the minister, who was naturally shocked and
| panied.
''The explanation is simpIei it is desirable In
pugilIst to be long winded. ''-Msrchant TTdreter.
Wonders OF Science -Blinks-Ifyou have
| so much trouble with your teeth, why don't you
get artificial ones? The idea Of being bothered tnas
way In this marvellous age or scientific and me.
ehanIcaI progressl I got . full set only rev
months ago.
Jinks-Indeedi Are they success2
BlInks-Suceess2 should say so. why, can
almost eat with them.-Hs10 York Weekly.
A Thoughtful Friend.-'Who was that
you bowed to on the car?' she asked OF her friend
as they stood in a store door on Woodward avenue.
That's Katie -"
''How sweetly she bowed back"
ssYes we love each other dearly. when her
father died last year was the only friend she had
| thoughtful enough to count the carriages and tau
her there were 47.-Dstr0tt Free PTess.
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DO THE BULLETINS DECEIVE9
People In Johnstown See More Diphtheria
Than Has Been Reported.

People In Johnstown See More Diphtheria
Than Has Been Reported.
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June liza great deal ofindig-
nation is daily expressed here at the erroneous
reports issued each day in the shape Of bulle-
tins from the State Board of Health. The
people are not at all deceived. They are
thoroughly alive to their danger and are do
ing everything in their power to prevent con-
tagion.
Can 1t be possible that the State Sanitary
Commission do not know how bad the condi-
tion of things really is If not, it would be a
good idea for them to take a walk over the
town and acquaint themselves Herewith. At
the Red Cross Hospital yesterday there were
three cases of diphtheria, and two more are
known to be in town and expected at the hos
pital, and yet the bulletin says there have been
only two cases known.
AS popular Official (Dr. 1essop. at the Pres
byterian Church morgue) said this morning:
Some of the sanitarians who are here on duty
would not know the difference between a
microbe and q hornet unless they sat down
upon it." The people resent the inference
that they are not cabable of being trusted with
the truth. MORTON.
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EDUCATIONAL ECHOES.
The High School Building Growing Too
smalI-GeneraI Reports.

The High School Building Growing Too
smalI-GeneraI Reports.
The Central Board of Education met last
night. Secretary Reisfar reported the ex-
pendlture of s94, ,446 50 in May. Superintendent
Luekey reported 5T9 teachers employed. The
total enrolment of pupils in May was 25, $50,
and the average attendance 81 ,831. Principal
Wood, of the High School, reported 577 pupils
enrolled, with an average attendance of 59l.
The High School Committee recommended
that steps be taken to enlarge the High School
building. Major Hartzell moved reference to
the High School Committee, with instructions
to report plan and estimates of the cost.
Adopted. 1t is probable that III September
pupils will be placed in the halls for lack Of
Accommodations in the study rooms.
The Committee on Teachers and Salaries pre-
sented the schedule of teachers for the year
beginning September l. The number to be
employed is the same as at present. except in
the iColfax Franklin, Hancock, Liberty, Oak.
land and Ralston schools, each of which will
lose one teacher.
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Looks Like n Eiah.

Fredericka Eppinger, 80 years old, Of al
East Eighteenth street, was paroled IN the
Yorkville Court to-day for examination on a
charge of boarding infants at her home without
license from the Board of Health. Officers
Gardner and Grant, of Mr.. Gerry's Society,
arrested the woman, and found three infants in
the house. One of these infants was kept In
seclusion. 1t IS now in the society's charge.
The officers found that it was singularly de-
formed, and resembled fish. Its head recedes
from the eyes, and 1t has protruding lips, that
are kept constantly in motion, as the child
breathes in short gasps. The arms are con-
nected to the sides by thin membrane, and
have the appear ance of fms The legs are
bound together by a similar ligature, and the
feet turn outward.