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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
PRESIDENT HARRIsoN's ANCESTORS.
HIS Great Grandfather p Pioneer of West.
moreland County, Pennsylvnniu.
l,a,nharshnrc 2nirit

His Great Grandfather p Pioneer of West.
moreland County, Pennsylyanin.
Chambersburg spirit.l
The body of the great-erandfatbor =, c,on-
eral Benjamin Harrison rests in the oniet
graveyard OF the town of Liponier In West
moreland county. The Presidents Grand
father, Major James Ramsey. was
native OF Glasgow, Scotland. who located
where MercersDurg now is while PENNSYLVANIA
was yet q colony. He built mill and for some
years carried on quite an extensive business.
manufacturing -four and keeping a country
store. But being overtaken by financial re.
verses, he removed west of the mountains to
Ligonier, town laid out by his son. Colonel
John Ramsey, afterward prominent citizen
of Pittsburg.
Major Ramsey was man of dignity of per
son and character, and is spoken of as remind
ing those who had intercourse with him of Gen.
eral Washington. His religious habits and in
fluence, in time when there was much inf
deity and vice. were specially decided. His
children were brought up to read the Scrip
lures, memorize the shorter catechism. and
observe strictly the Sabbath and its duties. His
last earthly employment before he fell beneath
the stroke of which he died the following day
was an earnest and tender prayer at the morn
ing worship of the family. His children shared
no little in his character. Several Of his de-
scendants were remarkable for personal
beauty.
His second daughter, Mary, married Archi.
bald Irwin, Esq, Of near Mercersburg, and
spent her life there Her daughter, Jane
Findley. went, when girl, TO visit her fathers
sister. Mrs. General Findley, and was married
there to VIM. H. Harrison, Jr. Her siste:
Elizabeth having gone on visit to Cincinnati,
was married to John Scott Harrison, father of
the President. Major Ramsey's daughter
Nancy was married to Mr.. John Sutherland, Of
Hamilton, near the city named; and there her
daughter Mary was married to Carter a third
son of General VIM. II. Harrison. OF three
other daughters, the eldest, Sarah, was mar
ried at Mercersburg to Rev. VIM. Speer, who
had been installed pastor of the Falling Spring
Church of Chambersburg in l794. She accom-
panied him to Chillicothe, o. then back to
Greensburg, where she was killed by a stroke
of lightning in 1904.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
Wa.hiurNon Poor.

The belief is general, and 1 think well
founded, that there are less Of the very poor
and of the gentle poor in Washington than in
any American city. was consequently not a
little surprised the other day when Stuart Rob-
son, the well-known player, said to me:
~ have received more begging letters and
personal requests for assistance during my
stay in Washington than ever before in SINH
lar period in any other city. Not a day has
passed for fortnight that three or four calls
have not been made upon me at the hotel and
each day has brought me from two to six let
ters. Actors perhaps, more than any other
class. are besieged with requests for pecuniary
assistance. They are looked upon as very gen.
erous and careless of their means. No greater
mistake could be made. OF late years no class
of people is SO careful and SO thrifty as the
people of the stage. In an experience of IL
years as manager have known but two people
in our companies who were spendthrifts. The
leaven of the olden days still rests, however, in
peoples minds, and many believe that the
player he he we'll known or unknown, is care
less of his dollars and entirely needless of the
morrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

that Mrs Cleveland has made conquest
that surpasses all her previous achieve
ments. Mrs. Harrison is reported to be
deeply in love with her predecessor in the
White House, and is almost disposed to
repent the political triumph which causes
her to displace the charming lady who re-
tires from that public position to-day. 1t is
much more signal triumph for young
woman to captivate an elder of her own sex
than to charm the gallant grey-haired states
men. If the Democrats are smart they will
advocate woman suffrage and make their
ticket for 1892 bear the names of Frances F.
Cleveland and Daniel S. Lamont.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
A CUBAN PLANTERS PLIGHT.
Captured by Bandits, Ransom Stipulated,
Blindfolded and Released.

Blindfolded and Released.
HAVANA, March 3-The daily La Verddd
of Cienfuegos, gives the details of the kid
mapping of a rich planter, Modesto Ruiz. The
victim was going on horseback to his estate,
when two men, rifles in hand, halted him. He
was made to dismount After going a short
distance he was met by three other members of
the gang. who gave him paper, pen and ink and
requested him to write an order for the immedi-
ate delivery of $4,000 in gold. He was told If
he refused he would lose his life
Ruiz informed his captors he could not raise
that amount in ready cash, but that if his life
were spared he would promise to pay ransom
limited to his means. This proposition was
ultimately agreed to. He was then bllndfolded,
put on horse, led by two bandits, who. after
riding whole night landed HIM in an unknown
forst. The bandage was taken off his eyes and
after resting during the heat of the day, the
trio set out again, blindfolding Ruiz again.
They rode whole night and at o'clock next
morning they stopped, bade Ruiz good-by, and
told him he was near his home. He arrived
exhausted at the Santa Fe Railroad station
and was sent home to Esperanza, several miles
from Santa Fe. The victim is man of very
high reputation. He has been Mayor of Rem
edioS several times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
HUNGRY GHOSTS.
Policemen Trying to Capture Spooks In n
New Jersey Town.

P0ncemen Trying 10 Captufe SpO0ks IN q
New Jersey Town.
SOUTH ORANGE, N. J., March 3.-South
Orange is plagued with spooks, and Policeman
Dunn has been detailed to capture as many as
he can. So far he has captured none, and he
complains that they won't materialize in his
presence. Two servants living in the house
of Mrs George Byron, in Prospect street, say
that few nights ago they were confronted
by ghost on a lonely road a short distance
from their home. The apparition wore a
white garment, but one of the girls thinks she
noticed the legs of pair of trousers protrud-
ing from the skirt of the shroud-like wrapper.
The other, however, was far to much fright
ened to observe this. When they shrieked the
spirit melted away, but either the same goblin
or another one was waiting for them In the
kitchen when they entered it.
That it was practical ghost enough was
quickly made apparent, for 1t asked for some
supper. On Mr.. Byrons approach it disap-
peared, only to reappear as hungry as ever
when he had gone away. 1t vanished and was
seen no more, when Policeman Dunn was sum-
moned. The girls are positive it was visitor
from another world.
Mr. Bernard Herman. who lives in house In
Irvington avenue, says that on Thursday night
a spirit stopped his way as he was going home.
II wore robe of cleaning whiteness, and, as
far as he could judge, it was the shade of an
exceedingly pretty girl. Nevertheless, he fed
from it. A hundred yards further on it stood
before him again, though he had not seen It
pass him. When he finally gained his house it
disappeared.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
THE LAW OF LIBEL.
A Bill to Protect Newspapers In Suits
BrouEht on Speculative Grounds.

Brought on Speculative Grounds.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN, March 3.-Representa-
tive John n. Near, leading Democrat and
business man of this city, has of late been pay
ing attention to the laws of libel under which
newspaper proprietors have so frequently in
this State been pestered without just canse.
He has framed bill and presented it to the
Judiciary Committee of the General Assembly,
and claims that he will be able through the
evidence to be offered in support of it to secure
a favorable report and its final adoption.
The bill, some of the features of which are
akin to the Michigan law, provides that in ac-
either express, actual or legal malice from the
mere fact of the publication of the alleged
libel and that the burden of proof on the ques-
tion of malice shall be on the plaintiff. If it be
found that there was no such malice, no ex-
emplary rpunitive damages shall be awarded.
No general aldamages shall be awarded that are
not strictly actual or real. No action for libel
shall be brought until the plaintiff has re-
quested the defendant to publish retraction
of the libel and the defendant shall have been
allowed reasonable time in which to do so.
Proof of such retraction may be admitted as
evidence ofgood faith on the part of the de-
fendant. Attorneys are prohibited from bring
ing suits for contingent fee or on any under
standing, express or implied, that they are to
receive any portion or all of the damages re-
covered as compensation for their services.
They are also prohibited from advancing any
money or incurring any liability for the pur-
pose of defraylng the expenses Of the plaintiff
in such action.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
WHAT WILD WITS ARE SAYING.

A Dreadful Loss.-W latter (sceptically)-
Lost your pocketbook. madam? Madam
Much worse. 1 can't find my pocket.-Har-
per's Bdzdr.
Workmen in the South African fields
have been recently charged with swallowing dia-
monds. How often have we stated that it is in de-
cidedly bad taste to this brand of gem for in
terror rdecOration.-Jeloster's Weekly.
Bingley-Well. have you patented any,
thing lately? Inventor-Oh. yes. have Just
received letters patent for my new ''Prize Fight
Suspender Button" Biggest snap Of the centu-
ry BingIey-What makes You call it the
'.Prlze Fight?'' Inventor-It never comes of.
-7srTe HGute Ezpress.
Had it Down Fine-"Say Charley"
asked one nswsboy Of another, ''what Is payil'
teller?''
s'He's de man what pays out de money!
'tAn' what's receivin' teller?''
''He's de man what takes in de money!
''An' what's de cashier?''
''He's de feIler what gifts away wild de money"
-HdrpeY's Bdzdr.
GENTLE ANNA.
A coal heiress. Anna Drew,
Her lover did abuse
On hearing him give utterance to
Some Socialistic views.
He passed his arm her waist around
She did not long resist
And soon the little maiden found
Herself an Anna kissed.
Detroit Free Prsss.
HER REPLY.
She stood upon the platform scale,
Her lover by her side;
Her dimpled cheeks were rosy red;
He murmured: ''Be my bride.'
With downcast eye and ALTERING hand,
Love's summons to obey, t
She placed q nickel in the slot
And gave herself a weigh.
-Watsrt0sOn CS. ~ Times.
Tenderfoot Tin new Kansas town.
Where is the postofice?
Resilent-Over there.
'FWhere?''
.'D'ye see that man saving wooda Hes ths
postmaster
'.Yes. but don't see the postofice.,
s'of course you don't. It's In his hat.-Ns,O
York Weskty.
OF Duiya Moment. Business Man (Chi-
cago)-W Where is Browng
Cierk-Just stepped over to the tailor,s to see
about getting new overcoat.
.'Ah. Where's Jones?',
Just stepped over to the Divorce Court to see
about getting aew wife. e.''-Nslp york Fssktr,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
someMhat ConfnsinR.

A few days ago Perry S. Heath. the corre-
spondent, stopped for a moment in statuary
hall to listen to the harangue of one of the
guides. The guide saw him, and without NOV
ing muscle of his face. continued his lecture
as follows:
1.-THE next figure to the left, ladies and
gentlemen, is that of Perry Heath, the cele-
brated continental hero. His descendant now
living in this city, is well-known newspaper
correspondent"
Mr.. Heath and two friends who were with
him escaped in some confusion, but the guide
was wholly unmoved. A day or two later Mr..
Barry, of the Detroit Journal, was coming
down the marble steps on the west side of the
Senate wing of the Capitol when guide who
was explaining to some visitors the beauties of
the statue of Hancock at the foot of the stair
way, turned and raising his voice, said with
great dehberation: 1.-THE marble steps which
you see before you, ladies and gentlemen, are
particularly fine. The marble was brought at
great expense from the quaries of Mr.. DAVID
S. Barry, of Michigan"
Probably those visitors are wondering still
why the man who was coming down the steps
flushed so deeply at this announcement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
A Welcome Guest.

On Tuesday last a few hours before the
President-elect entered the sleeping depart
ments in the Arlington Hotel, in which he has
slept for the past few nights, I sat there and
talked with Mr. Bennett, of the hotel. A nim-
BILE upholsterer was giving the last graceful
twist to the door hangings and applying the
last touches to the really very handsomely ap-
pointed room.
1--WE were very much gratifed, of course"
said Mr.. Bennett, when General Harrison an
nounced that he would come here. We had
not solicited him, and this made his decision all
the more pleasant He made but one condi-
ton, and that was that he should pay the regu-
lar terms We asked the privilege of enter
tanning him. but he promptly declined"
Mr.. Bennett pointed to the beautifully carved
mahogany bedstead which stood in a corner of
the room, facing the window which looked out
on Mcpherson square. In that same room
stood the couch on which Boulanger slept in
his visit to Washington in 1881. 1t is some
thing of coincidence that the distinguished
man who is so soon to occupy this room is now
engaged in the same task that the former oc-
cupaDt is-the selection of his cabinet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

The important statement that Colonel
Elliot F. Sheppard has sent General Har-
rison basket of Easter lilies produced in a
high-toned conservatory at q cost of S. per
lily, reveals the symbolization of the purity
and spotlessness of the good Colonel's inter-
est in politics. No lily can be quite SO in
noeent as the man who presided over the
payment of S15O,OOO to certain political
strikers in New York and was shocked at
the non-delivery of the goods; but these hot
house lilies come as near to it as anything
else can.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

THE statement that the Duke of Suther-
land, who has just married "a Mrs. Blair, -
shocked American society while here, by ap-
pearing at a 8 o'clock tea in shooting coat
and neglige shirt, indicates that Ameri-
can society was not shocked by his travel
ing in company with this same Mrs. Blair
while his Duchess was living. The infer
ence seems strengthened by the fact that
some prominent members of the American
Democracy appeared at the opera in COM
pany with the Duke and his travelling COM
panion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
AMERICANS RULED OUT.
Grent Decrease In the Fish Catch in
Canadian Waters.


Canadian Waters.
OTTAWA, March 3-The attitude of the
Dominion Government, together with the
issue of licenses under the modus vivendi of
the treaty Of Washington, all tended to har-
monize the work Of the protection of Canadian
vessels. Thirty-six licenses were issued under
the modus vivendi, and the revenue therefrom
reached 1881. The total number Of United
States fishing vessels in the gulf was 50, which
is less than was ever known to be there in any
previous season. The number of Canadian
vessels engaged in the mackerel fishing during
the past season is estimated 1T about 10
Hook and line fishing inshore was carried on
to a much larger extent than in former years
and to many engaged therein proved remuner-
ative, the high prices obtained for the fsh COM
pensatlng many of the fishermen for the pauci-
ty of their catch. The only seizure during the
season was Of small sloop-rigged boat, found
fishing in the Bay of Fundy near Campobello.
The boat was subsequently given up to its own
ers upon the payment of expenses for safe
keeping of the same.
The American catch is estimated at only TO-
900 barrels. 1t is impossible yet to state what
the catch by the Canadians has been, but is
will be far below the catch of recent years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

SENATOR RIDDLEBEkGER's old enemy
appears to have got the better of him once
more, to the extent of making him kick up
a row in the Senate and send in his resigna-
tion to the Governor of Virginia. The first
result is nothing unusual; but when Sena-
tor of Riddleberger's kidney forgets himself
so far as to send in his resignation twenty
four hours before his term expires it is an
awful example of the evils of intemperance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

The announcement of Mr.. Stuyvesant
Fish, who is varying the duties Of the Presi-
dency of the Illinois Central Railroad by
assuming the direction of the centennial ball
at the Metropolitan Opera House in New
York, that the ladies. who wish to dance
in the opening quadrille on that oeca-
sion must wear ''lace and diamonds only"
seems to take in sober earnest the pro-
verbal sarcasm of the wit Of the last gener-
alton who, when very decollete lady COM
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
INVESTIGATING ELECTION OFFENsEs.
A Number of Arrests In 81. Louis, and Others
to Follow,

ST LOUIS, March 3.-The first fruits of the
Investigations of the Democratic State Com
mittee into the big Republican majority in st.
Louis at the November election, is given col
umns of space in two morning papers. A COM
plete canvass of the city has been made under
the direction of Thomas M. Knapp. Assistant
United States District Attorney, and in the re-
ports received by that official tits claimed that
dead men, non-residents and negroes, who were
not designated as colored on the registration
lists, were voted.
The assertion is made that prominent citi-
zens are involved. and a great sensation Is
promised. As a result of these investigations
the following persons, all colored, have been
arrested by the United States authorities:
James F. Burlington, John J. Kinney, Joseph
Robertson, alias Joseph Hudson, and Abe De-
mondson. 1t Is said that other arrests will
quickly follow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

The reasons given in an interview else
where for the belief that the Standard Oil
Company is refining Lima oil, may impress
our Pennsylvania producers with the exact
amount of value to be placed on the fire.
quently repeated declarations of the monop-
oly-when it wanted the producers to play
its game for it-that i: would never. no
never, have anything to do with the nasty
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
A JUBILANT Lacquer.
President Fitzgerald Speaks of the Aims of
the Organization.

tne OfgnnlZatlons
CHICAGO, March 3.-John Fitzgerald, of Lin
coin, Neb., President of the Irish National
League is at the Grand Pacific. "Our victory
over the Times strongly evidences that not
stain rests upon the patriots of Home Rule"
said he this evening. "Our American League
augmented the Parnell fund by over sl10,-
600. and would quickly have sent more
if it had been needed. Parnelrs exoneration
will act as powerful stimulant in urging Us to
bend all efforts for the cause of our country.
We are now preparing for the national conven-
tion to be held at Philadelphia next July. In
portant business will be transacted, including
the formation of new laws and the election of
new officers. Among other officers the con-
vention will have to choose a new President.
'Tve served three years. an unusually long
term, and will retire in few months, but will
not retire from active work in the League, by
any means. There are many leaders who could
fill the position of chief officer far better than
l can, and it is but fair that someone else
should be allowed to share the honors. There
are already quite few candidates IN the field.
Many would like to see Alexander Sullivan, of
Chicago. our next President. He is one of our
most able men, but I don't believe he aspires
to the Office"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
OUR MAIL POUCH.
The Early Closing Movement.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
A custom, discussed for several years by the
retail shoe dealers of Allegheny, to close their
establishments at P. NJ. has again come up at
late meeting. The object of this movement
is to relieve the clerks in the evening. All
dealers should approve of this, and those who
fail to comply should not be patronized by our
generous public.
The Pittsburg shoe dealers have followed
this system for several years, to the satisfac-
tion of all concerned. Will THE DISPATCH
kindly use its influence over those who hear us
but heed not. JOHN d. HUGHES.
ALLEGHENY, March 2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
MRS. cLEvELAKD's CONQUEST.

Some of the irregular members of the
Cleveland administration-if we may use
that term to separate them from the official
lights-seem to be going out of Office with
an eclat that almost throws q glamor over
the diplomatic and political fascos that it
has committed. Private Secretary Lamont
has won the concentrations of political
friends and foes alike; and now tbs reported
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
A SIX YEARS INCOGNITO.
The Reason Why n Prominent Virginian
Kent Himself Concealed.

LOUISVILLE, March a-For six years c. G.
Wayt has been successful dentist here and
has made a considerable fortune. Last night it
developed that his name is not Wayt, but s. L.
Butler, and he is nephew of Congressman
Butler, of Tennessee. and of the Rev. George
Butler Chaplain of the United States Senate.
He left his home near Richmond, Va, little
more than six years ago, to avoid heavy judg-
ment for debt, and changed his name to avoid
the annoyance of repeated efforts to collect in
tending to make the money and pay.
This he has done and now assumes his true
name. He is vouched for by Hon. Eustace
Gibson, of West Virginia, and other ll-known
men. He left for Washington last night for
vacation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04

THE information that Montreal is all
torn up at the appearance of Chicago
dressed beef, in the hotels there, which costs
the landlords z cents per pound instead of
the 10 cents that they have been paying. is
calculated to create a wish among Pittsburg
marketers that the Montreal tavern keepers
would ship their rejected 10-cent meat down
fhls yav
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
Croqueftes Defined.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you please give me the definition of the
word croQuette? A. READER.
PITTSBURG, March 2.
1.-THE word comes from the French croquer,
meaning to crunch. and is applied to fried
meat ball, made of pounded chicken, meat,
butter and other Ingredients
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
Either Is Proper.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
To settle dispute please answer through
your Mail Pouch column whether physicians
card should DR.. j. A. Taylor or ]. A. Taylor,
NJ. d. P.
PITTSBURG, March 2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
Was In Chestnut Tree.
"S - - OhcShhuS AACCs
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 4

MARTINsBURG, March 3-While Messrs.
Emerson and Couchman, two farmers, residing
on the Potomac, near Williamstown, were cut
ting down tree they discovered a package in
a hollow. On being opened the package was
found to contain between five and six thousand
dollars in nat ional bank notes. To whom the
money belongs, or when it was placed in the
tree are unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-04
The Poets Power.

From the Chicago Tmcs.1
George w. Childs put in some very fine work
for his friend Wanamaker. The idea that the
obituarypoet has any influence with Harrison's
administration will simply cause Charles A.
Dana to stand on his head, put his heels in his
ears and howl.