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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
HOW PETTIGREw GOT THERE.
A Lively Race Which Was Easily Won by n
Dakota Statesman.

From the philadelphia Telegraph
There was strip of land in Dakota which he
(Mr Pettigrew,now United States Senator-elect)
wanted. The ownership of it was in some way
involved, so that the possession of it depended
upon getting deed from certain old Indian
on file in the court before some one else got
similar deed on file He made his negotiations
very secretly with the old Indian, and took the
first train to get his deed filed. On the same
train was shrewdlooking Hebrew, who
watched Pettigrew SO intently all the while, and
seemed so nervous, that the Westerner began
to suspect that this mans mission was similar
to his, and that it related to the same property.
At one of the stations the Hebrew got off the
train and sent dispatch ahead. This con-
frmed Pettigrew's suspicious. The man was
telegraphing for wagon to meet him at the
depot and it would be race to see who would
get to the Court House first. There they were,
both on the same train, with an even chance of
both landing at the same moment and the He
brew having the advantage of wagon at the
depot Pettigrew figured this all out as the
train rushed on. He thought much about it
and was greatly perplexed.
Presently he walked through the train to the
engine, and got in the cab with the engineer.
He had not been there long when the train
stopped, and the conductor announced that
something had broken down, and that they
would have to wait there while the engine went
ahead for assistance AS the Hebrew stepped
on the platform to see what was the matter. he
saw the engine, detached from the train, speed
ing down the track with PettiKrew in the cab.
Some hours after Pettigrew had hled his deed
the other man appeared at the Court House
with another which he wanted TO nie,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
SHARPLY POINTED SHAFTS.

The Worlds Fair-The women.-PEck.
As 1t Was Written-Can you lend me
teng-Puck.
A Kentucky Minority-Those who are
not Majors.-Puck.
Marriage is partnership for life. We all
know who isn'ta silent partner, now, don'twef-
Somervfits Journal
First Bov-I hear you ran of to the circus
yesterday. Did you enjoy yourself?
Second Boy-oh, had spanking time lionno
pa there.-1tns.
Professional Beat Ito hotel propFietor(-4
Is there any danger Of hre here9
Proprietor-Not II you settle for your board IN
advance Boston Herald.
Made a Deep Impression. : Barber-A
think this is the first time ever shaved you, SIR.
Victim-lou're mistaken there.
Barber-Strange fail 10 remember 1t, sir.
Vlctim-You wouldn't be 50 likely 70 remember
it as I.-Boston Herald.
Clothing Salesman-Well, how do you
like this pattern2
Customer-can,t Won rive me something little
quieter? You see, frequently come .s. NONE 80.
midnight, and 1t Is q matter OF some tmport.nee
to me not to wake up my Wife.-bHrt'ngsOn <'''
Press.
o wealthy Yankee maidens, who Tor Titled
husbands yearn,
Weep, weep, and tear your har iof Po79 VAo
little figures spurnl
You may buy a Count or Marquis OF D~''-
cheap, but zounds!
-CAfeago zrtoBns.
Young Johnny-What team have yoe
signed with for next season. Mr.. stayers
MT. staver-vhat team, Johnny? Why DO yoa
mean ball team? I'm not ball player.
Young Johnny-Why, l tnongnt you . ueLe.
AZ n
YOU were : good catch Toledo Blade.
Bigbee-Why Small, you are Just the man
Iwant TO see. You have known me FOR ave years
now, haven't you?
small-Yes.
.sWeli. would iikeyou 70 accommodate ne with
Z loan or ela -
sorry, BiEbeer bat can't"
ssCanfl Why notlfi
'sSscsu.s i = Known you avs zsars.''-zIna
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
CHURCH ENTERTAINERS.
What the Religious Folk Contributed to th
Two Ciries' Enioyments Yesterday.

What the Religious Folk Contributed to the
Two Cities' Enjoyments Yesterday.
The lecture room of the Sandusky Street
Baptist Church was transformed into ban
quoting room last evening" The long table
handsomely decorated with cut flowers was
loaded with all the good things of the season.
The ladies in charge were Mrs. Woodburn,
Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Rudolph, Mrs. Thomp-
son, Mrs. Bettenger, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. DOdds,
Mrs. Siebert. Mrs. Davis, Mrs. McCullum, Mrs
Prescott, Mrs Allen Rudolph, Misses Wood
burn and Misses Cook.
A unique entertainment was given last even
ing in the Second Congregational Church, Al
legheny. Hindoo and Japanese tableaux vi
wants, followed by some interesting selections
by Miss Sadie L. Stevenson composed the pro-
gramme.
The sunfower concert at the Arch Street NJ
E. Church last evening was largely attended,
and afforded considerable pleasure to those
present.
The musical and literary entertainment at
the Fifth o: P. Church last evening was very
enjoyable affair.
There will be supper and social held at the
Third q. p. Church on next Thursday evening.
Supper will be served at 6 P. n.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
TRINITY CHURCH'S CHARIFY,--
Most Successful Bnznar Held by the so-
ciety Of Mercy-The CyclOramR Hall n
Bower of Rphu,v.

Most Successful Baznar Held by the so-
ciety of Mercy-The Cycloramn Hall a
Bower Of Beauty.
A bright, attractive and animated scene was
presented in Cyclorama Hall yesterday after
noon, although the unpleasant atmosphere OF
the DAY was calculated to put damper on
almost any enterprise.
The ladies Of the Society of Mercy of Trinity
Church had spent the morning in arranging
the various booths and tables, and the result
was one most satisfactory to the various senses.
At the fancy-work table Mrs Harry Darling
ton, mrs. Q. L johnson, Mrs Jas. B. McFadden,
Mrs. Park Painter and Mrs. Hoag presided.
The dainty creations there to be found ap-
pealed 10 the visitors sense of the beautiful,
ana asS tne,E purses quite frequently
Al the children's table Mrs. William H.
singer was chairman, and was assisted by q
most aDle corps of assistants in little Misses
Margue erlte Singer. Anna Scaife, Mary Laugh
lin, RoSalind Smith, Louise Wood, Anna Scott,
AGNES DICKSON. Amy Watson.
Inc guess" doll was very beautiful and was
dressed by Mrs. 4. E. w. Painter, and named
by her little niece Mary Painter, of Ridge ave-
Hazen in New York.
The name was sealed in an:enVelope and the
successfu1 guesser received the doll Miss
Catherwo0d took charge of this valuable young
lady, and her aids were Misses Rebecca Dar-
lington, Lizzie Chambers and Madeline Laugh
lin. She also had under her charge the guess
boat and Masters Kenneth Painter, Mar
shall Bell and Benny McCord assisted her.
The grabbag afforded great deal of amuse-
ment, and was taken charge of by Mrs. Joseph
Brown and Mrs. George Mcbride, with little
Bessie Mcbride and Mary Brown as aids. Mrs.
A. E. w. Painter, Mrs. Charles Lane Fitzhugh,
Mrs. Ross w. Proctor and Mrs. Israel were in
attendance at the ice cream and cake tables
The Punch and Judy was in charge Of Miss
Bessie Howe and Mr. John Pickelson. Mas
ters Douglas Stewart and Carroll Fritzhugh
off ciated as doorkeepers.
Supper was served by the ladies at 6 o'clock,
and altogether the event was what is always
expected from the ladies of Trinity Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

The call fo- a meeting of the members of
the Library Association, which is to take
place on Monday, should attract public at
tention. The effort of the Library is to
preserve the property to the public and
philanthropic purposes for which it is in
tended. If the effort to satisfy the pending
judgment is successful and the revenues Of
the property are secured to educational and
beneficial works, the labors of those who
originated the project and raised the money
to build Library Hall will be vindicated.
If it is permitted to be sold and the prop
erty converted 10 whatever the purchaser
may use it for, from theater to dry
goods store, all the work that has been done
in that line will be thrown away. 1t would
not be creditabIe to PitIsburg's public
spirit to let property like that be diverted
to private uses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
A DOMESTIC SCHOOL.
The Nun Of Kenmare May Locate Her Edu-
cationnI Scheme Here.

The Nun Of Kenmare May Locate Her Edu-
catiOnnl Scheme Here.
The Pittsburg philanthropic people are dis
cussing the feasibility of opening school for
girls here in the city and placing Miss Cusack.
or the Nun of Kenmare, in charge of it. The
lady herself is very much in favor of the idea
as it will enable her to carry into effect her
long cherished scheme regarding the education
OF girls for domestic service and domestic life
When ask ed if any definite action had been
taken in the matter, she replied: mo, not as
yet, but am besieged with callers every day
to talk the matter over, and they are
all so earnest and enthusiastic about
it, that 1 think after my lecture
In Lafayette Hall on Monday evening some
decided action will be taken in regard to the
step. 1 not only receive visits from Protest
ants, but am interviewed by priests and
Catholics, OF course they want to dissuade
me from my lecture, but that is nonsense.
Then, again, two wealthy Catholic ladies the
other day offered me any amount of money I
might mention if would open a school here
for the Catholics and return to the church, but
that would be impossible"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

+. IT is noticeable that the election of our
esteemed cotemporary the Hon. Amos Cum
mings, to succeed Hon. s. S. Cox in Con-
gress, came about as near being unanimous
as is often realized in this weary world,
only "a votes being cast against him. The
inference is plain that the voters of that dis
trict at least when they get chance to vote
for good live, newspaper man, are only
hampered by the difficulty of getting their
votes into the box fast enough.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
BROUGHT TO A CONCLUSION.
The Credit nIobiIier OF America Settles Its
Debt TO the State.


rsPFc1AL TELEeHAM TO THE DIsPArcH.J
HARRISBURG, November 8-The long-pend-
ing litigation against the Credit Mobilier of
America was practically brought to conclusion
to-day by the payment into the State Treasury
of $40 900 in settlement of the States claim for
taxes due for the past Is years. The Credit Mo-
bilier corporation has heretofore returned its
capital stock valuation for taxation purposes
at the nominal sum of so cents a share claim
ing it had gone out of business many
wears ago. had no tangible assets, and
was in fact moribund corporation, prepar-
ing for an early dissolution. 1t admitted
liability of about 81 900 as the total amount due
the State The State officials did not accept
this view, and after a thorough investigation
by Auditor General McCamant, assisted by W.
w. Weigley ESQ.,, of Philadelphia, well known
as a corporation lawyer, who was appointed
special counsel to represent the State in No
yember 1885, suits were instituted in the
United States Circuit Court in PHILADELPHIA
and subsequently under the direction of At
torney General Kirkpatrick, in the Superior
Court OF Massachusetts, at Boston, where the
Union Pacific Railway Company was made de-
fendant, the State claiming that the railway
company as owner of all the shares of the
Credit Mohilier Company, had in its possession
valuable property subject to taxation.
An adjustment was finally reached upon q
basis of SO per share, being the cash market
price of the stock, and resulting in settlement
as above stated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

IT is rumored that the Hon. james S.
Clarkson, Assistant Postmaster General and
chief headsman of this administration, is
rummaging around the lists of Iowa post
Offices to see what ones he missed in the gen.
eral distribution. He was under the i'm
preston that he had made a clean sweep,
and vet Iowa went Democratic. Mr.. Clarkson
does not understand how such things can
be, unless by some unhappy fatality he
missed postof6ce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

THE two next events ofpublic importance
are Thanksgiving and the meeting of Con-
gress. The Democrats will enjoy Thanks
giving and the Republicans will possess
their souls in patience until Congress gets
together.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

IT is one of the streaks of light in the
New York political situation that "Silver
Dollar Smith, " who escaped conviction for
bribery by the disagreement of jury, was
buried by The landslide on election day. A
few more streaks of decency like this may
convince the nation that there is a percent
age of honesty in Gotham politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

The decision of the New York courts
against trusts is answered by the Standard
Oil Combination with another gobble of the
largest independent concern in this section.
As between the law and the Standards bank
account the latter is decidedlyof the opinion
that the former must go the wall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

The Louisville Democrats improve upon
thejubilators of Petersburg, by attacking the
Postofice building with an explosion of
political fervor, bad whisky and high ex-
plosives. Partisanship which attacks pri-
vate dwellings and Government buildings,
is in need of dose of the criminal law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

A COWBOYS union is being organized out
West. 1t is supposed that it will move
simultaneously on the managers of the cat
tie corporation and the cities of the Old
World where cowboy shows are SO literally
natrnniznd
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
TRI-STATE TRIPLES.


Two maudIin miners lying on the roadside at
Easton were mistaken for bear by passer-by,
and the alarm was spread through the country.
The dogs of hunting party got on the scent
of skunk and run it out, and the hunters
were very mad when they found there was no
bear.
SEVERAL Carbondale funny fellows started
out a few nights ago and called in party on
half dozen girls, one after the other. At each
house they stayed Is minutes, and BY prear-
ranged plan it was agreed that not word should
be spoken. The effect was startling.
AN Allentown tailor has invented ''shoul-
der protector" to prevent the powder on the
girls faces from soiling the young mems coats.
PRoF. FRANK sToUcH has taught q. 6S5 per
sons at Reading how to dance. It took him So
years to do it.
TES gunners at MiIlersyille, Lancaster
county, bagged 95 rabbits Oh Monday after
noon.
THERE is a man in GAINESVILLE who announced
on Tuesday that he knew Governor Foraker
could not be elected because New York and
Indiana would 60 against him. SO he voted
with Campbell to be on the winning side.
THE enemies Of West Virginia Justice OF
the Peace, recently appointed, are circulating
the story that the magistrate signs his name
without using q single capital letter.
JACOB MosER, an undertaken of Lima, and
Fletcher Cahill, a well-knoWn business man Of
Bluffton, made peculiar election bet II was
agreed that in case Campbell carried Hamilton
county Moser would furnish coffin, robe and
all the necessary outfit for frstclass funeral
for cahiil, free Of charge. and in case Foraker
carried it CahilI would pay double price for It.
Moser has lost, and says he wiz carry out the
Agreements. but he hopes Cabin Win live many
years yet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

they discovered it, confessed it Nine years
ago the Democrats in the national campaign
were misled into circulating forgery
and determined to stick to the lie. In both
cases the party that circulated the forgery
was beaten. Is not the moral plain enough
to our. friends on both sides ofthe political
house, that it does not make any difference
whether you try to lie out of it or not, the
fatal thing is when you soil your fingers
with campaign forgeries?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

THE Pan-Americans had chance to see
Pittsburg in its most sombre as well as its
most attractive mood. If they remember
our city with pleasure after yesterdays
weather, We can fatter ourselves that we
have made conquest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

A GAIN of some sixteen Republican
members in the Maryland Legislature is q
warning to the Democrats that corrupt
machine management can weaken their
party as well as the other one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
An Album of Pirtsburr Views,

Adolph Wittemann, of New York, has re-
Gently published souvenir album of Pitts
burg and Allegheny views. The pictures,
which represent some OF the principal buildings
and thoroughfares. are made BY Albertype
process and are very handsome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
Look, wen in It's New Dress.

The Southside Revietc, new newspaper
venture on the other side of the Monongahela,
comes out this week with handsome new
heading and in an entirely new dress. Mr.:
George @. jerks has lately taken editorial
charge, and is making paper that Southaiders
ought TO be proud Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
A CHARMING BAZAAR.
Tho SwissvaIe Presbyterian Church the
Scene of au ENJOYABLE Event.

The Swissvale Presbyterian Church the
Scene of ~ Enjoyable Event.
Swissvale ladies make a success of anything
they undertake. and their bazaar last evening
was no exception to the rule. The lecture
room of the Presbyterian Church was very
prettily decorated, and the various booths ar
ranged artistically and presided over by charm
ing ladies, made it very cozy place to stray
into.
The sale of the pretty wares displayed COM
menced at 3 o'clock, and at 7:30 dinner was
served in the adjoining room.
Mrs. John Dalzell and Mrs. H. II. Westing-
house were assisted in their efforts to make
the fair what it was-a social and
financial success-by Mrs. Will Watson and
Mrs. Hawkins at the fancy table; Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. Fisher at the toy
booth; Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Craighead and Mrs.
Torrens at the ice cream table; Mrs. Heazleton
and beVy of fair young ladies at the doll
counter; Mrs. Schoyer, Miss Balkan, Mrs.
Duff, Mrs. Newmyer, Jr., Mrs. Hazeltine Mrs.
HaZlett in the dining room. and Mrs. New
myer, ST., Mrs. Dickson and Miss Gordon, on
supplies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
Honeymoon Of the Bazard..

Ex-secretary Thomas F. Bayard and his
bride were at the New York HoTel to-day.
They received no callers. and even instructed
the Eotel clerk not to send up cards. They
will remain here q couple Of days, and upon
their return to Wilmington. Del, will take up
their residence at Del4mere Place, the old
Bayard homestead
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
FUNERAL OF PAGE PYNE.
A Number of Legislators Attend the Obse-
Quies at Harrisburg.

VuIEB
ESPECIAL TELEGEAM TO THE DIsPArcH1
HARRISBURG, November s.-The funeral to-
day of Andy Pyne, chief Of the House pages
for many years, was largely attended. Elabor-
ate and appropriate floral testimonials were
contributed by his friends. Among those pres
ent at the funeral were several members OF the
Legislature from Philadelphia and other por-
tions of the State, who adopted, resolutions OF
coincidence after the funeral
Nearly All the Legislators who participated
in the obsequies came here in q private car
from Philadelphia
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
CIenrInr un lhe Nn,r Ward.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard is being rapidly
cleared of the men-of-war which have been
anchored and docled there within the last 10
weeks. The Boston is gone; the Atlanta left
to-day; this morning the Yorktown went around
to anchor in the North river. ana tomorrow
morning the Chicago win join the other new
cruisers there. preparatory to leaving for Bos-
ton on the 18th. The Lancaster left this morn
ing. in tow of the Kearsarge, for Portsmouth.
N. H. where she is to be repaired, to become .
gunnery training ship. The Dolphin is coaling.
and it is reported that she will take Secretary
Tracy to Boston. to review the new cruisers be-
fore their departure for Europe. The tug
Nina has gone to Newport to tow the Ports
mouth here for repairs. The Kearsarge, upon
her return from Portsmouth, will be docked
and repaired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

TALK is very cheap; but New York and
Chicago should remember that it is not
likely to make good building material for a
Worlds Fair,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

BETWEEN fog and the railroad bridges
the path of the coal feet to the down river
ports, is more dangerous than ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

THE Ohio Republicans were betrayed in
to getting out campaign forgery and when
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09
GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
Revenge eta wronged Husband.
tNEw YORK BUREAU sPEcIALs.I


NEW YORK, November 8-Two years ago
John Bergan. . carpenter 50 years old, mar
ried 9 pretty brunette in her twepties. He
lived happily with her till o'clock last even
ing, when he came home from WORK to find her
drunk, in the lap of Thomas ]. McEvily,
friend and neighbor. Bergan dropped his
tools and whipped out knife. He seized No
Evily by the hair, stretched back his neck over
the back Of the chair. and drew tho sharp
blade across his face dozen times. With
tremendous effort MeEvily broke away and
ran to . neighboring drugstore. He vas
choked and blinded by clots of blood, and his
clothe were red and wetS He was sent to
hospital and Bergan was arrested. Bergau
was arraigned to-day before Justice White, at
the Harlem Police Court, and told his story,
trembling in every nerve. and with the tears
streaming down his face. The Judge heard
the pitiful tale, and then after ascertainiDg
that McEVily's injuries were not dangerous,
paroled the prisoner, to appear when wanted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

AN Allentown tailor has invented ''shoul-
der protector" to prevent the powder on the
girl's faces from soiling the young mems coats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

PRoF. FRANK sToUcH has taught q. .6S5 per-
sons at Reading how to dance. It took him 5S
years to do it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

TEN gunners at Millersyille, Lancaster
county, bagged 95 rabbits Oh Monday after
noon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-09

THE enemies of West Virginia Justice OF
the Peace, recently appointed, are circulating
the story that the magistrate signs his name
without using single capital letter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-10-03
OUR ONE LIFE.


rTis not for man to triHe life Is brief
And sin j. here
Our age l. but the falling 81 a leaf
A drcpr.:sg Tear
we have q t'me 90 sport away tue hours
Al must De earnest in a world like ours
Not maHy lives. bnt only one have we
One. only one;
How sacred should thar one life ever be,
That narrow span,
Da' after day filled up with blessed toll
Hour sitter hour still bringing in new spoil.
Oar being is 40 shadow " ghin air.
No vacant dream
No fable of the things thar never were,
Bus only seen.
Ills fuli OF meaning as Of mystery,
Though strange and solemn may chat meaning bt
our sorrow, are mo- phantom u the night
No Idle talr.
no cloud thar floats along a sky Of hght
ON SUMMER gale:
They are true realities OF EARTH,
o life helow-how brief and poor, and sad
One heavy sigh
@ life s0o1e-how long how fair. how glad,
An endless iuy,
oh, to he dome with daily DYING here
Oh. % begin Che living iu SON sphere
o day Of Time, hov dark O sky aud ear-h
How dull you re- here
O day az Christ, how bright, ID ~kv aud earthg
Made upN and fair,
Come, better Eden. With thv freshest green,
Come. brighter Salem, gladden. all The scene,