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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
TELEGRAPH RATES AND GovERNMEET.

Concerning Postmaster General Wana-
makers recent revision of telegraphic tolls on
Governmental business to basis of about
what business has been done for the general
public in this country, and is now charged
in England. the New York Post remarks
that ''the probability is that he will not get
the service done at that rate" As the Post
recognizes in the succeeding sentence that
his fixing of the rate is a duty required by
law, it becomes pertinent to inquire if it has
information that the telegraph company
proposes to defy the law and nullify the
contract under which it obtained the privi-
lege to do an interstate business. There
could hardly be more decided avowal of
the principle that the corporations are above
the law, than that credited to the telegraph
company by this statement of its policy.
A journal more anxious for the public in
terest in this connection inquiries why, if
the Government can get these rates, the peo-
pie cannot. There is a difference between
the two, in the fact that under the legal
contract the Postmaster General is given
the power Of naming rates on Government
business in return for privileges which the
Government has granted the company.
But there is reason to believe that, If the
influence Of competition had been preserved
in~the telegraph business, the people would
be getting such rates to-day. This view is
supported by the cogent fact that when
there was competition the public did get
these rates, greatly to the detriment of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
THE LAUenINe PaILosoPaERs.

A man doesn't look at q salary Is he does
At a wheelbarrow. Hefhinks IL ought 70 bsdzWn
in advance.-BurffngtOn Ffss Press.
she-What do yon suppose supports the
vast arch OF the heavsnsl
He-Ths moonbeams guess.-I0soeH Citizen.
Loafer-How are you2 Just thought I'd
drop in while to XIII time.
Busy Maxwell, we don't want any Of our tine
killed.-Ia10rsncs AHertenn.
-Criticus = don't think Badgsley's
flesh tints are good.
Wittlcus = No. He should have got Ms
Badgeley to touch up those cheeks; she's had ex-
perience with her own.-Ha7psrss Basar.
--Annabel--Count dear. 1 love to have
you pat my cheek IN your true loving way. u
seems so restfnl, too.
Count (sotto cel-Zounds, can girl know I
tsrprtss
Ought to Be satisfed.-Papa (who had
just been made magistrate addressing his littls
daughter)-Llly can marry people now; dld
you know thatg
LILY Canxiously)- y)-But you won't. papa. Don't
you think mammals enough g-HaTPsr's Basar-
Force, gentlemen, = said the professor.
ssand power are not always found In large bodies.
Sometimes the smallest things viii be more power
full than the great ones. Can you give me an Illus
tration, Mr.. BlOwitinf''
ssThe ace OF trumpA. sir . replied the stndent-
Ld1Crence A1hericun-
Chicago Girl-Oh, auntie, we've just
been out shooting AZ the target. Great sportI Ten
you.
Boston Girl-Yea indeed; fully coinclde win
Belinda, although the diversion Is somewhat ard
uous. succeeded in perforating the bovine optic
threetimes in succession--KsarnsB Bnssrprfss.
Not a Leap-Year Proposal Young
wIdow-Mr. Preachly. viii you marry mog
SIR. Preachly-W Wen, really, Mrs. Buckner. this
Is so sudden, and
Young Widow-Oh, wen. take your tine 70
think it over. Mr.. Harkins and thoughf we'd
like to have you perform the ceremony ior us-
Harper's Basar.
TIE TWO BOYS
John was known when boy as an idlsr.
A talkative loafer, shirk;
While Jake was an old-fashioned fellow
Who seemed to Ind pleasure IN work.
They have grown. John lives In hoVel
And Jake In mansion. They're helahhnea
John Il known as labor reformer.
And Jake 4 q fellow who laborl.
--cafca15 Ir1nna
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

Now that Michael Davitt's speech is
ended it is to be noted that it has produced
a much better effect than was thought prob
able from reports which came from quarters
friendly to Mr.. Davitt. Justice Hannen
complimented Mr.. Davitt as having put
new light before the Commission, which is
certainly an undeniable and unexpected
certificate to the value of the speech But
it remains to be seen whether the Comm1s-
sion can sufficiently divest itself of partisan
ship to give an impartial finding.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
LIGHTING RAILROAD CARS.
An Ingenious Method of Forcing Gas Into
the COnches.

the COncbes.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.l
The method of refurnlshing railroad cars
with gas is one of the most interesting opera
tions to be seen in the great railroad sheds in
the old depot at Thirty-second and Market
streets. When draft of empty cars is run
on one of the sidings, a number of gas
men board the cars and examine the small
pressure meter in the lavatories of each
car. If less than so cubic feet is registered the
tanks need replenishing, and long rubber hoses
are attached to three-way cock at one end of
the tank. Gas under great pressure is forced
through this direct from a main to the tanks.
1t requires but few minutes for enough gas to
be forced into the supply tanks to furnish
illumination for about 80 hours.
BY clever piece of mechanism in the meter
the light would be Immediately eXtinguished
if there should be any accident to the train. 1t
only requires fraction of time and force of
men necessary to refurnish the old-fashioned
lamps, which have so often proved to be the
fatal causes of holocausts, the deadly compan-
ion of many railroad wrecks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

GENERAL BUTLER asserts that the OBJ
ject which he has in view in writing his
memoirs is to do his enemies justice. But
in view of the manner in which the General
deals with his enemies, there is no doubt
that those gentlemen will be well satisfied
to rub along with the present quality of in
Justice Moreover the General should re-
fleet upon the personal application of the
proverb that if justice was done to everyone,
ether hearts than those of his enemies might
bleed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

A VERY pertinent suggestion is cast with
the force of heavyweight projectile at
prevalent political practice by the Phila-
delphia Ledger. 1t is that the poll-tax re-
ceipts paid for by political committees and
handed over to voters of their own party, do
not qualify the voter, rs he has not paid the
tax himself. 1t would cause stirring up
among the political drybones if this ruling
were established.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

Mr.. BAKERS, of Indiana, denunciation
of the President as traitor would be sensa-
tional if it'had not already become familiar.
The definition of treason in this connection
is well understood to be "a failure to fur
ish the denouncer or his friends with fat
Offices" The Constitution of the United
Statessdefnes the ofense differently; but
what is the Constitution worth beside the
great unwritten law of political spoils?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

THE last scheme in favor of the New
York Worlds Fair is to levy ten per cent
assessment on the earnings of the railroads
entering New York. This is fresh illus
tration of the New York genius in devising
methods to get someone else to pay for
the enterprises that are to benefit New
York,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

AN objection that the saloon-keepers have
to the Law and Order Society in PhiIadel-
phis, according to the Times of that city,
sis that they order too little.'' Here it is
diferent-the liquor sellers think that the
society orders too much, and they don't like
the orders
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
FIFTY YEARS A CHORIsTER.
An Octogenarian Music Teacher Who Has
Attended 1900 Funerals.

Attended 1900 Funerals.
From the Philadelphia Times
Prof. Samuel Boyer, who resides about five
miles from Pottstown, and is nearly 80 years of
age is the veteran music teacher and: chorister
of this section of Pennsylvania. He has acted
as chorister at 1000 funerals, and at the preach.
ing of over 1000 sermons, which were conducted
by S6 different ministers. Al of whom were Luth-
eran, "a Reformed, IL Mennonite, Baptist, 8
Methodist, / Presbyterian and 1 Episcopalian
OF these clergymen 45 are dead.
He sings IN both English and German, and at
present has class of 90 scholars scattered in a
radius of 20 miles of his home, where he gives
instruction on the violin and organ and in vocal
culture. He has been following the profession
over so years. ,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

From the Detroit Free Press.I
Judge Lewis, of Kentucky, who was driven
from his courtroom by the Howard gang while
trying one Of their number, has hunted them
over distance of 50 miles and killed six and
wounded five. Good for himi Two or three
others of his make would civilize the State in
wear or 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

AND now it is said that Colonel Hassein
GhoOly is coming back to this country, and
will endeavor TO cultivate friendly relations
with the newspapers. The press of the
country will receive Mr.. GhoOly with open
columns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

THE evidence in the Cronin trial is being
brought in a way that promises to discour-
age both murder as political method and
jury-bribing as a means of getting the MUIR
derers of, without punishment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
The New Light Of Asia.

From the Washington Post.1
The new Light of Asia" is not Sir Edwin
Arnold's, but the Westinghouse patent. The
Pittsburg Company has secured a contract for
illuminating the city of Pekin with electricity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
Their Last Opportunity.

From the Chicago News.1
Over in Ohio there will be q politician on
every stump to-day waving his arms like wind
mill and yelling like the foreman of q volunteer
IRE compauv.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04
FRI-STATE TRIFLEs.

PRoTHoEoTARY CoLLNER. Of Clarion coun-
ty. has highly priced war relic in the shape Of
sergeant's report book which saved his life.
A mimic ball struck the book and spent its
force, though the blow was heavy enough 70
knock the soldier down.
STEWARD ZINN, Of the York county aims
house, has an interesting freak of nature Il
consists of six cars of corn grown together,
somewhat after the manner of the Siamese
twins. from one stem. For about two inches
from the stem the ears are all joined together
as one ear Above that point they branch out
into i've distiact ears.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

PITTsBURG is getting ready to give South
America greeting with her industries and
her weather, both arrayed in their most at
tractive guise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

THE Cotton Oil Trust people are making
the salutary discovery that water is of no
use unless exclusive privileges can enforce
the earning of dividends upon it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

AFTER large, if not varied, assortment
of bad weather, prolongation of the bright
ness and clearness of yesterday will be
gratefully received.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

water in the telegraph stocks. Possibly the
people may find it instructive to take that
fact to mind and consider it seriously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

HUGH SMITH, of Heating, Pa, recently shot
two catamounts within a few yards Of his home
The animals were chased down from the WOODS.
and at last took refuse in tree to the rear Of
Smiths house. The gentleman procured .
rifle and killed them both. They were large,
fierce looking creatures.
A NEW BRIGHTON barber took his girl to
the theater to witness the production OF
blood-curdIing drama. In the most exciting
part of the play the girl lost control OF herself
and her chewing gum. She swallowed big
ball of the gum, and nearly ohoked to death.
sAvoIRDUPoIs suppers," at which each per-
son is weighed and charged for their meals at
the rate of % cents per 100 pounds of their
weight, are the latest in the country towns
AFEw davs ago Drummer Pritchard and
wife, of Parkersburg. were down in Kentucky
attending to the marriage of near relative
The ceremony was performed in a church. and
when the minister IN charge saw Pritchard
strolling up the aisle he at once jumped to the
conclusion that the well-dressed drummer was
visiting preacher. and invited him to a seat
ON the rostrum. Pritchard took the proffered
seat, and carried through his Fart all right.
THOMAS LAMB, United States prisoner re-
ceived at the Ohio penitentiary from Texas In
January, 1889, on an Is months sentence for
smuggling, has been pardoned by the Presi-
dent Lamb, who Is an Engiishman by birth,
is the owner of an enormous tract Of land in
Mexico. where his wife and four children live,
which is said to be valued at 81. 0O000O, and yet
he attempted to increase his wealth By re-
sorting TO crime. He wiz be released Decem-
Der IA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

A DEER was killed just outside the borough
limits Of New Florence the other day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

You may lead prince close to the altar;
but you cannot make him take the VOWS on
paltry allowance of ten thousand year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-04

"a Belated Revenge" which comes ont as
the complete novel; of the November Lin.
pincOtrS, is a belated story. The first writer.
DR.. Robert Montgomery Bird, began it more
than so years ago. and left it half finished.
Last summer. the Rev. Frederick M. Bird. his
son, of South Bethlehem. Pa, took up the
novel and completed it. The additions, how
ever, made it too long, so it was cut down into
shape to fit the magazine. None of these halts
or hackings, however, are visible in the story.
which runs smoothly enough. The scene is
laid in the times before the Revolution. DR..
Bird was student of colonial history and Gus
toms and his studies bear fruit in this interest
ing story Handwriting and Writers" is a
subject which no one can treat adequately
without some reference to Horace Greeley.
William s. Walsh contributes the incident of a
new compositor who declared that if Belshaz-
zar had seen such writing on the wall he would
have lost his senses! r. n. Stoddard writes
appreciatively of his old friend William Cullen
Bryant regretting that so much of his life had
to be spent in ''dingy and stuffy editorial
rooms" IAN Odd Love Story ventures into
the undiscovered country.
81 Nicholas begins a new year with the No
vember number with new type and more pages
There is a capital and lively article entitled
'aThe Month Before Christmas" which tells
small people some of the best things to buy or
make for gifts, and gives good suggestions to
older people. too This is an outdoors number.
horses and dogs. skates and bicycles and foot
ball, have place in it. "Coursing with Grew.
hounds in Southern California" "a Pueblo
Rabbit Hunt" "a Story of Horse" "a Race
for Life" "a Race with Wooden Shoe" and
intercollegiate Football in America" give us
inspiring tastes of fresh air. 1.-THE Prince and
the Brewers Son. is illustrated with fine
drawings of Hirshebrook Hall. There is pic
ture of that queer little encounter between the
boy Cromwell and the boy Charles Stuart, which
reads with SO much meaning in the light of
what happened afterward. "The Poet of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
90 fet.

ON BOYLSToN-ST., BOsTON.-F
" parlof, one flight, bay.window room, l9x
~, Tor display Of costumes or nne underwear
and eofsets parlof on opposite side OF hail
used for exclusive private millinery; house
appointments entirely hrstelass only those
having reputation for the best work need
apply. Address Miss STEARNs, 1872
BoylsIon-st.. corner Berkeley ana Arlington
Two RENT, for the inauguration. March
handing full ana unobstructeh view Of
from the Capitol 20 tho
White House; meals served n reouired.
ADDRESS Y, F., care Of S. Hifsh, TO 7ih-st.,
". w, Washington, D. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
Gountrn faeaI Gstate 90 Get

u LOOMFiELD, N. J.-Handsome resi-
- dence on the Park; Is rooms, shade
station: also a residence on Liberty-st.
10 rooms minutes walk from station.
Both these places are IN desirable location,
near schools and churches. EDWARD q.
WARD, 1872 Nassau-st, Room ! 8
- ARAT0GA.-Io let, for tho summer, a
- large. elegant house on North Broad.
boardine-house. w. Y, Saratoga, ". Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

w ANTED.-Party with 5000. 20 take
w interest IN ffst-elass legitimate eo''r'
misc: business with large corporations; a
monopoly and immensely profitable particu-
lars az Interview. Address T., Box 10.
Tribune once.
GI nm WILL SECURE PAiRTINEB;;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
Real estate.

A Il manifestations, country seats,
"A building ntes and farms for sale or
rent bargains, Write or cali, Y0UMANS
& RICHARDSON, Yonkers-
FOR. sALE.-City property, every de-
4 serlption. YOUNG BROS, 125 Bway
II OR SALE OF to exchange for unim-
sFOyed property; tenement neighborhpod
Dreferred handsome fats on 9th-aYe.,
south OF e0th-st.. including corner just com
pleted; fcr further particulars address
y. " CtL'.sWAN. 230 East 92d.st
I,OE s1s.1S- 81 ENcfTANGE.-Co Country
seats. ll0m 5000 70 $4,000. with 70 {
ieres OF rich garden land ; large substantiol
improvements; fruit. shade. garden, lawn
7. @. ANTHONY, SO L!berty-st.
MoNTCLAIR REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
lfl Handsome residences for sale at
moderate prices; houses 70 let furnished
iud unfinished. PARSONS & TAYLOR,
N Cedar-st.. n. Y.
We INFANT city P T8TSya T RRSSs 3 ,ss
BroaSSay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

FOR sALE.-Apartmen dwelling. 81
po7- T9eps u a., Per eept on inyestmea,t
fVIIEh q CRANDALL, so Flatbush'
ave. snd Is and 20 Liherty-st.. n. X.
rJ'o CAPITALISTS ana sPFCUI ATORs.
FOR sale OF exchange the Whole or
Vne-han q the Block bounded By 18th and
ION sts., Sth and 9th ayes. Brooklyn, hay
ing frontage On the PARK cash payment Of
snly 10 per cent required; this properly Is
the moot desirable In BROOKLYN. ana wifi
probably double in value In two years. a
loan OF $4,000 can readily be obtained
brokers' commission ,ai,0Y'ed w. BOGFRr
l52 Easssu-st, New-EeslA
co mn GiREAT BARGAIN Il ine-roor
yD.uOU HOUSE. with improvements !;
best location only 20 minutes 70 Bridge .
500 OF more, or al cash LADD 4 Co.
l.096 Fuiton. below Saratoga-aye.
S475 000To LOAN On bond and mort
gage 30 per cent Of yniua
ton, IL Der cent; 60 per cent Of yalua.
ton. ) pot cent; IS per cent Of valuation,
2r oyer. l-210 per cent. POTTER \
Liberty-st.. n Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

FLATS and apartments. unfurnished ana
FURNISHED, In oil parts Of the atty
FOLSOM BROTHERS. IS East 1Sth.s[.
II LATS 10 LET in the
II GORDON,
eeth-st and 9th.aye. 5 rooms: jus. com.
pieted; all decorated and impr6yenents:
rents from 40 20 sC0 per month Inquire
OF oOkDDN BROS, on premises or janitof
III ERMOINE. so East 119tb.s,.. corner
H PpTh-aye. Small families OF re1netneut
ana sespcetability especially invited 10 occu.
py the remaining 8 apartments IN iris ele-
giant corner building the elevation * A
picture IN ittcslf the entrance fine with
originality displayed at every turn inside .
come ai1d see how the Z rooms bath and
buffers pantry are arranged 70 Open lnde.
pcDdenuy on private hall exouidtely
papcred, tinted and flushed; III hsrd wool
cabinet trimmed. and ali door oDenlnee iat
ticcd In unique designs 10 lnducemenia int
the astonishinHY low rents OF &85 to efa for
these extremely elegant steam heated avart.
mcnts seen every day till o D. m. THOS
=. dunno. Iinslder and Owner.
w ANTED. -sman family 10 rent The
W living rooms OF first class ast En- enc enc
change for table board for two adnlts t.
partly furnished references exchangsd
100 East 18d-st, list fiat.
40 TH,Sr, 2l7 WEST. The Pierfe1oo.
modern improvements; rent $50
~ tn ST., wEsT.-Elegnnf -1I1e. -, -
- apartments Of largo rooms and hatb
~ the Westp9rk, NOs. s2i-423 Wesf STfb'
y. al Improvements; passenger elevator.
ren& $40 70 e7b Der month. InauIre a.
premises. OF owner. No. &c East 3ed.st. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

G1I sls-FINE SINGLE BrrcK
" LIS. FLATS. best location oniy %
LADD CO.. 1855 Fulton below iigs0sss sra.osa
ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

A ATTRACTIVE. newly furnished sui,s /.
"a bath; superior board and attendanee 4
private table optional Murray Hill: mia
floors. suites. and single rooms, with IN
70 Harlem Information reliable ana freq
references exchanged. -
Apply 70
S. @. LELAND A. CO.,
ltormerly with Y. A. Daley h Everett
Directory
So WEST 3fSu-Sr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

A LARGE front icom, three windows
n southern exposure boGrd IN desired
well-kept house. 10 Last 27th-st.
u RYANT PARK HOTEL. sssh.st., Or.
~ aye.--Fam.iy and single, with board.
~ per week aud upward without board.
80 90 per week and upward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

~ lIAMBERMAID.-B by neat English girl I;
y 90 months reference excellent chanl-
bermaid and waitress wages moderate city
or country. AMERICAN TRAINING
SCHOOL, 4So 3i-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19

CHAMBERMAID.- by a young girl, as
" chambeTmaid or 10 take care OF chill
dren; country preferred: city reference.
Please call for two days at 3I3 East ssth-
ST., one fight back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
eitp Rea. estate iuantro.

ID USINFSS PROPERTY ana houses
- wanted, rent, sell or exchange; no
charge for registering money 20 loan, 4 ana
Broadway.
WANTED.--Housesa and fats to let west
w side, above 59th-st. I; also collecting
End managing; references furnished. BIRD
q SON, 203 West 104th-st
WANT private dwellings, $4,000 70
" e2S. 600 also fats and avenue property,
e SCI, rent and manage Owners send par
i. O'HARA. Las 2d-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
Rooms ano flats Go Get.

ELATs. aud apartments. unfurnished and
= n furnished IN 81 parts OF the city.
FOLSOM BkOTHERS. So East I8th.sf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-19
Ciip Reel estate 90 Get.

DESIRADLE housea unrurnished ana
- lrrnIshed IN 81 parts Of tbs city.
sDI6oM RRoriIERa, 50 Eass 1sts-sf-