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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
UNDESIRABLE REAL ESTATE.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that there is
nothing in the report which some energetic,
if not imaginative, correspondents are send
ing out from Washington, to the effect that
the State Department is making arrange
ments for wholesale purchase of islands,
including the Hawaiian group in the
Pacific, and the whole batch of West India
islands in the Gulf of Mexico. If there is
any foundation for the story halt should be
called in the negotiations.
The essential character of our institutions
requires that all the people of the United
States should share in its Government. To
obtain large acquisitions of territory and to
keep the people thus brought under our
rule subject to us without representation
would be not only at variance with our
theories of government but would be sure to
produce misrule and scandal in the admin
istration of those countries. The scandals
might not be greater than in the present
would be scandals tor which the United
States and Republican Government would
have to bear the odium.
But. when we recognize the necessity of
admitting the West Indians and Hawaiians
to citizenship. we are also forced to perceive
that in both countries the people are utterly
incapable Of the proper discharge of those
duties. The United States has no such
need of new territory that it must also ac-
cept with it an immense addition to the total
of ignorance and vice in its citizenship.
1t should be made plain that this country
does not wish to incorporate within its own
limits the productive centers OF yellow fever
in one case. of leprosy in the other, and of
utter incapability for self-government in
both
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
TO G. G. ].

He writes a novel now and then,
Say three year-they hardly pay
In editorials his pen
Reviews events from day to day.
He does what other work he can
And still he's not busy man.
He takes the theater in his track,
And writes Of players and of plays.
The critics whip he likes to crack,
But seldom fouts, and never fays
Fair pleasure is not in his plan
And yet he's not a busy man.
How can he busy be and find
The time to always aid a friends
Or labor with heart SO kind
Another's unkind lot to msndp
No, no, the world won't, never can
Call you, my friend, busy man.
-
THEY were going upstairs from the ground
floor of the Exposition to the Art Gallery. A
great many others were mounting the same
narrow way. He stopped on the landing hall
way up and remarked somewhat severely and
with an annoyed air; DO you smell the atmos
phere of popcorn:'
"Yesr'she replied with immense but inappro
pirate enthusiasm. "and isn't it goodP'
Both remarks were heard Dy the crowd
hustling upward, and the latter created roar
of laughter and applause.
In justice to the gentleman with a soul
above popcorn it must be said that the lady
who thought popcorn SO good accumulated
three globes of that seductive sweetmeat be.
fore she left the building.
-
In the catalogue of the picture gallery at the
Exposition the numbers of the pictures are put
before their titles and the price on the op
posite side of the page.
A couple of comfortable looking Germans did
not quite comprehend this arrangement. They
stopped before Dellenbaugh's clever picture
representing two blacksmiths discussing 1.-THE
Labor Question" at the forge, and the old lady
said to her husband in German: "How cheap
that picture isl Look, my dear, the catalogue
says its for sale at one dollar twenty-sevenr'
It was not the price but the number of the
picture-lN-that the good lady had read.
HEPBURN JOHNS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

'THE anthracite blast-furnaces three
years ago were making q per cent of the
weeks output; to-day they are only turn
ing out 20 per cent. Six years ago they
were making twice this proportion, and six
years hence 10 per cent may be all their
share" This declaration of very cogent
statistics by the Philadelphia Press ought
to be very important when the fact is
studied with view to discovering its
cause. Perhaps eastern Pennsylvania
opinion may find new forms or expression
when it places this result alongside of the
steady and persistent corporate combination
of the past decade or more, having for its
purpose that ofmaking anthracite coal dear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
CURRENT HUmOR.

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theme HashsngsoN OoD''e''
A man is not always popular simply be-
..,,a ~ r,.vs cards I'm win sum vav.-MsrcAans
TrGUsisr.
Tin vour hat to q lady and you give her
strafehf Tin ON the quslity Of your manners.-
orleans Pfcag,sns
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whom the forIe mas namea = .,ns ~. ,s,t
DOR. sne "an.s " 'sasso 1.<s-,s.Inhsr
reduced 70 'aAihs IN
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-. srso,. ,-,-sn,,,tv n, head dress.
man 70 laay nno snsc.s ~ !, ,eAlA'' -
yosl ns.1 =, :, =. :. ~. -s,,v sso.siblv vou
w, - ..s.s -" 80 y, .or necfion vitl
M nAve s 80. - - :, ~ - 80, cr,1,itnL
your musfache- - washington c1p.'''
Miss Slymme-HoT DO you Ike ny ~"
gown, dear2
Miss Plompe-well, Il isn't 80 bad. But Il has
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
What IL a Busy Mans-The Pop Corn
Ouestiop-A Cheap Picture.


What IL a Busy Mans-The Pop Corn
Question--A Cheap Picture.
A remark of young man about town the
other day set me thinking of what really con-
stituted busy man. Said the hamboyant dar-
ling of the town: Don't tell me that BIS a
busy man. Whenever 1 drop in on him he has
time to give me pleasant word"
The mistake my friend made is very COM
mon one. He has the vulgar notion Of busy
ness as a state. It must be bustling, devour-
ing, uncivil noisy and generally ugly condition.
Lots of men get the reputation of beng pro-
digious workers by running upstairs three
steps at a time slamming doors and perspiring
freely. But the real busy man, as have found
him, is not of this kidney He works hard, but
without any pronunciamentos from the house
top, and he always has time to be agreeable.
Below have attempted to indicate the charac-
teristics of very busy friend Of mine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
DEATHS OF A DAY.
John Crerar.

CHICAGO October 19.-Mr. John Crerar, senior
member OF the great railroad supply firm of Gre
rar Adams Co., died here shortly after noon
to-day. Mr.. Crerar died at the residence Of his
attorney, Mr.. Norman Williams. He had been
for a long time a sufferer from heart disease
There were present at his bedside Colonel John J.
MacGregor, his partner, and other friends. Mr.
Crerar was q bachelor, and made his home at the
Grand Pacific Hotel. He has no heirs except two
maiden cousins. He was a native Of Scotland
and began his business career at New York at the
age of IL. Subsequently he came TO this city and
founded the house of which he was the head. His
estate is valued at O. 000 00L. He Vice Presi-
dent Of the Chicago and Alton road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

THE excitement over the Cronin business
at Chicago is not unnaturally such that a
story of plot to attack the court and set the
defendants free finds credit We hardly
think that any considerable number, even of
Irish revolutionists, are ready to undertake
the task of forcibly breaking up the admin
istration of justice in this country. They
should have the intelligence to perceive that
such an attempt would break up the Irish
revolutionists more than anything else.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
In n Social way.

ETNA BoRD COUNCIL, No. 96l, of the Royal
Arcanum, at their last meeting, held on Friday
evening" entertained representatives from sew
eral sister councils who came in response to IN
vitations. A bountiful lunch, cigars and
speeches made the evening very pleasant one.
A BAZAAR will be held in st. James Church
at Williamsburg, three evenings of the coming
week-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The proceeds will be devoted to the church,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

IT may be true that Grover Cleveland is
out of politics, but from the way in which
D. B. Hill and the Republican organs are
uniting in making the most out Of that
enclyclopedia skit of Hills, it looks as if
both parties to the partnership have COM
mon fear that the ex-President may get
back Into politics once more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
MAKING HIS JOURNEY HAPPY.
The Sixty Fifth birthday of Joseph Pringle
Plan. prIv Rom amhered

The Sixty Fifth birthday of Joseph PrIngle
Pleasantly Remembered.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Pringle, at No. so Watson street, was the scene
of very happy anniversary and reunion of
friends last night.
Mr.. Pringle passed the sixty-ffth milestone
in his life's journey yesterday, and his sons and
daughters, together with the family relatives.
gathered at the hearthstone to add their tribute
to the happiness of his declining years. With
the recalling of earlier days. when Mr.. Prngle
was prominent tradesman of Newcastle-on-
Tyne, congratulations, ETC., the time was
happily passed.
Before the guests departed Mr.. Pringle was
made the recipient of several appropriate pres
ents and scores of wishes that his peaceful days
might be prolonged for many years to come
were also left behind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
THE GHOST WALKS NO MORE.
A specter That Terrified n Jersey Village
Only a Harmless Maniac.

NEWARK. N. j., October l9.-For some weeks
past the more humorous of the residents of
Centerville, N. J., have not cared after dark to
shorten the journey from one part of the
village to another by going through Evergreen
cemetery. because, according to the testimony
Of several responsible witnesses, ghost stalked
night after night above the graves. 1t was
said to be tall attenuated specter with a
hatchet face, and it uttered sepulchral groans
as it walked.
A few evenings since a stouthearted work.
man, returning alone to his home, passed
undauntedly seized it by the back of the neck.
and, tuning its face toward him, recognized a
harmless lunatic whose features are familiar to
ably be sent TO the county asylum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
Edward Pay.ou Darling.

wnKEsBARRE, October 19-Edward Payson
Darling, the most prominent attorney in this Sec
tion of the state, died at noon to-day. Mr.. Dar-
ling was born In Robson township, Berks county,
in 1881 and was admitted to the bar in that county
in 1859 and soon after became prominent as an
attorney-at-law. He was executor and trustee Of
eral banking institutions here. ua leaves large
estate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

The Berlin poor who had $4,000 distri-
buted among them by the Gar have reason
to be pleased with the Imperial visit; but
the views of the Russian poor who contri-
buted the money, have not found any means
of expression.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

THE report that the Democratic course is
cleared for William A. Wallace to walk
over it as a gubernatorial candidate. may be
true; but we deem it more than probable
that Mr.. Wallace's hackers will find that
they are counting without their Chauncy
F. Black,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

NEW JERSEY Republicans attack Leon
Albeit with the assertion that he was born
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Democrats
assert that Grubb has been citizen of this
State. New Jersey politics are far gone
when they make it campaign charge
against candidate that he has belonged to
the United States before e1patriating him
self to Jersey.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

PRESIDENT ROBERTS declaration in
favor of competing railroads is somewhat
novel; but it will not be well to come
rashly to the conclusion that the Ethiopian
is going to change his skin and invite Pitts
burg to construct the South Penn once
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

THE Sultan is said to be preparing some
magnificent presents for the visit of the
German Emperor. He probably expects
that when the visit is paid, it will improve
his credit so much that he can borrow the
money to pay for the presents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
An EaeIe Boarded che ship.

from Barbados, bound for Boston, put into
this port yesterday. to repair damage received
in q gale on the 18th inst. The captain, In
speaking of his experience. said that the trip
was one of the toughest he had ever made.
On the 18th, the wind was blowing at hurri-
cane rate, and several of the sailors were sent
aloft to cut away some Of the canvas At the
time the bark was 100 miles south OF Sandy
Hook. While the sailors were aloft. the cap
tain says. that . large black eagle, borne on
the wind, fell ON the deck. One Of the sailors
secured it On measurement it was found to
be four feet from wing to wing. The wings
were clipped, and when the vessel arrived here
Captain Hunter presented the eagle to Health
Officer Smith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

THE Pennsylvania Senators still cherish
the hope that after Russell Harrison's
friends have been provided for, their friends
may have chance for the remaining crumbs.
Hope has an inveterate habit of springing
eternal in the human breast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
JUST Like the Yankee.

From the Detroit Free Press.l
An American attended q circus in Brazil.
paid half dollar extra for a seat alongside the
Emperor, and the latter had scarcely got seated
when the Yankee offered him cigar and
asked him if he didn't think the United States
was a thousand years ahead of Brazil
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
The Ex.PresIsen. in Private Life.

From the new I OK Sun.I
Mr.. Cleveland is becoming quite q figure
about town. His house on Madison avenue is
centrally located. and his constantly increasing
weight makes exercise necessity. He makes
a virtue of necessity and walks where other
people climb into carriages or cabs He moves
at slow and ponderous gait. and seldom
smiles. Even at the theater the expression of
his face is habitually solemn and morose,
though the play may be shriekingly funny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
A European Joke,

From the Phfladelphia Inquirer.l
The prize joke in European diplomatic circles
Just now is the fear manifested by Prince
Ferdinand, of Bulgaria, that somebody will
steal him If he goes out alone. Just as If any
body would know what to do with him after he
was stolen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

The electric light wire furnished de-
monstration over in Allegheny yesterday
that even in this favored locality it is not to
be relegated to the ranks of entire innocu-
ousness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

CHILI's action in putting machinery,
agricultural implements, tools, manufac-
tured copper and iron on the free list shows
that the Yankees of South America are
willing to take our products-if we can sell
them there the cheapest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
An Extraordinary CombinatIou.


The Postmaster General has established a
new postofice in Unita county, Wyoming. and
called it Grover. The postmaster's name is
Thurman. Grover and Thurman 60 together
gracefully. but it is regarded as an extraordi-
nary combination for Mr. Wanamaker to set nm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
Died While Laughing.

SAN FRANCISCO, October N-George M.
Chaplin, a railroad employe. was telling story
while eating in a restaurant at Oakland yester-
day. He laughed heartily, and when he threw
back his head as If to laugh again he fell dead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
More Light Wanted.

From the New York worldl
The American Gaslight Association Is In ses-
sion at Baltimore. Md. VIII it throw light
upon the question as to why tho average meter
registers more for August than for January?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

From the Atlanta Constitution
The money spent in this city for lottery tick
cts since the war would start big bank. The
money drawn by these tickets would not make
even one man moderately rich
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
A FAREWELL
ARaIIread up che Alps.

PARIS, October 19-M Koechlin, the en-
gineer Of the Eiffei Tower, has applied to the
Swiss Bundesrafh for a concession for the con-
struction of q railway to the summit OF the
Jungfrau Mountain in the Swiss Alps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

A STRONG flow of natural gas is reported
to have been found In South Dakota. Per-
haps, however, on investigation it will be
found to originate in the vicinity of the
Pierre real estate boomers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
Others in the snme Fix.

From the Public Ledger.l
Many man will read, alphabetically that
charleston is being seriously inconvenienced |
by scarcity of small bills" and feel like muir
muring shake"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
METROPOLITAN MELANGE.
A Swede Seized With Snakes.
lHEH YORK RuREAu sPEcIALa.I


NEW YoRK. October ia bio veIlov-haired
svede in a avorkinemap,s,cloth leaned from
saloon door into the passing crowd at the
corner of Ninth street and Sixth avenue at 10
o'clock this morning With veil he cauoht
little Charley F,ndley from his mothers side.
chair and tumbled Mrs. FindIev over on ton
Of him. He tossed the italian owner Of the
chair out into the gutter, upset two nevsboys
and shopgirl and was lust catching up q
little girl when q policeman seized him. In
second the policeman was fiat on his back with
the big yeIlow-haired man on top Of him.
William e. 8. Foles, wellknown athlete and
clubman, then took hand In the nght. he
and With the aid of several truckuen bound
him fast with ropes. A doctor said the swede
had delirium tremens, and sent him to 3 hos
pital. During the confusion caused by the
crazy Swede's onslaught Ernest Delancey Pier
son, the novelist, had his pocket picked, Two
messenger boys were knocked down. and Mrs.
Augusta Schmidt lost her shawl, umbrella and
back hair.
1orn 'fo" nef oareener Hos
Miss mary LIE Hunt, VINO eioped from ner
homein Wexford, Ireland, with her fathers
gardener, john Burns, and arrived az Castle
10" usys sso, sanee ",sn asn NC. -..s-
ior oogsnanP'on 'o-osy On .ne sses99iP y
Ens. one Travels IN tne nrss c1pin. nol
lover, however, was packed away - pAuPeI
IN tne seeerage OF tne steamship Aulana, .n,cn
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Jonn Muidoon, OF Astoria. was bitten In sne
WrisI py ns.le spl'z COG Lass APRIL @ ne
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peosea
Reward for a Rich Cuban Planter.
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passed Ior meiensnls, AT - O'CLOCK on Ine
ar nlss n,ens ous . sne % osnsa psssss sels u.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

POsTAGE-An persons who mail the
Sunday issue of The Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind the fact that the post
nge thereon is Two (2) Cents. All double
Tad triple number copies of The Dispatch
require a 2-cent stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

Voluntary contributors should Keep copies OF
articles. II compensation is desired the price
erpected must be named. The courtesy Of re-
turning rejected manuscripts tciU be ertended
,chen stamps for that purpose are enclosed, but
The Editor of THE DISPATCH 1Dfu under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of t''-
solicited manuscripts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

The Exposition winds up with blaze Of
glory which promises even bigger reful-
gency next year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
THE POETS FAREWELL.

Sir Edwin Arnold Bids Goodby 20 America
In Graceful Lines.
From the New York Herald.l
1t was characteristics Of Sir Edwin to turn his
face toward the East when standing By the
Golden Gate and bid his hosts Of friends good
night ln the following lines, which he has sent
to the Herald for publication:
FAREWELL
America! at this thy Golden Gate,
New-traveled from thy green Atlantic coves,
Parting-I make my reverencei Il behooves
With backward steps to guilt queen In state
Landl OF all lands most fair and free and great
or fcountless Kindred lips, wherefrom heard
Sweet speech of Shakespeare-keep It eonsecrase
For noble asesl Land OF Freedom's bird.
Fearless and proud 30 let him soar, that stirred
By generous JOY, all men may learn Of thee
Alarger 1ifes and Europe, undeterred
BY ancient wrecks dare also to be free
Body and soul-seeing thine eagle gaze
Undazzled upon Freedoms sun. full-olazeI
EDWIN ARNOLD.
BAN FRANCISCO. October II, 1859.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

This issue of THE DISPATCH contains
20 pages, made up of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
EevsdeaIers or Newsboys TO supply pa
irons with a Complete Number should be
promptly reported to thffiis oce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
TEEEXPosITIoNs SUCCESS.

PITTsBURG, SUNDAY, OCT. 20. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20
Dying with Hydrophobis.

John Muldoon, Of Astoria, was bitten in the
wrist by little spitz dog last April The
wound healed within a week. Last Monday
Mr.. Muldoon began to feel i'll. On Tuesday he
was taken with spasms. To-day he is foaming
at the mouth, raying and swapping at every
thing within reach. His death is hourly ex-
pected. .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

A FRANKLIN woman means business. She
advertises in a paper that if any one attempts
to break into her house, his brains, II he has
any, will be blown out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-20

THE sour mucilage used by Bethlehem
clerk who had been tampering with his en-
ployer's mail matter led to the discovery OF his
crime.