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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
THE MORIER EPISODE
Said to be a BiSmarckian Scheme to
Annoy England and
CHECK HER ONWARD COURSE.
Joe Chamberlain and His Yankee Wife
Welcomed to England.
VERY KIND WORDS FOR AMERICA.
German Organs Say American Fighters Are Leading
the Warriors in Samoa.

The failure of the charges against Morier
has not stopped the discussion Of the episode
in Germany. 1t is now asserted that the
B1smarcks hoped to stab England
through her Ambassador. Some sensa-
tional features of the affair are made
public. Joseph Chamberlain and his Amer
lean bride were warmly welcomed home last
night by the people of Birmingham. 1t is
asserted that an American led the Samoan
forces against the Germans in the last battle.
BERLIN, January 8.-The partial with
drawal of the charges against Sir r. d.
Morier BY the Post, in accordance with the
promise of Count Herbert Bismarck, is far
from ending the incident. The Chancellor
is now in better health, and is expected to
arrive here tomorrow. Count Won HAITI
feldt leaves to-day for London. The result
of Lord Salisbury's remonstrances in con-
nection with the Morier affair will probably
appear shortly. The Government organs
evince an uneasy desire to disentangle
themselves from the affair. The ReichSdn-
zeiger tonight publishes a letter tending to
prove the truth of Morier's assertions that
he sent no news about the Germans crossing
the Moselle because he had none to send.
As a further result Of Lord Salisbury's re-
monstrances, the National Zeitung tonight
declares that the apparently inspired attack
upon Morier has little import when viewed
in connection with the maintenance of good
relations with England, and it expresses the
hope that the incident will be treated like
the Mackenzie affair and allowed to drop,
adding: "Without further material one
must be satisfied with a verdict of non
~liquet." The article concludes with compli-
mentary references to England and Lord
Salisbury.
A semi-oficial correspondent of the
MOntGqS Reuue, said to be a German official
occupying a prominent position in Wilhelm
s~traSse, Berlin, states that the reason for the
attack on Sir R. D. Morier is the %latter's
supposed hostility to the Austro-Ger-
man alliance. The Tdgbldtt says
that the Bismarckists are attacking
England, not Morier, and that they are
ready to 60 to the length of seeking an ALI
ance with Russia, if that is necessary, to
ruin E~ngland's worldwide position. A ma
jority of the Vienna papers condemn the
attack on Morier. The Poster Lloyd says
that from a moral point of view, Morier has
perfectly vindicated his character.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
Senator Rutan Has n Bill Providing for
Their More Economical Care.

Senator Rutan Has n Bill Providing for
Their More Economical Care.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
HARRISBURG, January 8.-Senator Ru-
tan has a bill to meet the views of Governor
Beaver in relation to the care of idiotic and
insane, as expressed in the Governors late
message, in which he said that fully % per
cent of the inmates of hospitals for the in
sane who receive no medical treat
ment at all and little supervision
could be cared for with as
much or more comfort to themselves at not
more than one-half of the present expense,
if they were transferred to we'll regulated
and reasonably equipped county homes. Il
Mr.. Rutan's bill contemplates a commits
sion whose duty it shall be to revise the
laws relative to INDECENT insane, and to in
quire into the management of poor boards.
Robert McGonigle is said to have drawn
the bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
About McSbannic,

President Nimick stated yesterday that he is
anxious to have Pete McShannIc well placed
for next season. MI. Nimick says that he al
ways has a strong admiration for local players,
and desires that they have an opportunity to
prove their worth. The President, however,
reasons, and rightfully, that a National League
club cannot afford to take any chances. As a
result Pete McShannIc, a good man, has really
the best wishes of the officials of the club. Nc
Shannic will, therefore. be given every chance
to make a good engagement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
THE CRANKS' OPPORTUNITY.
All of Them Want n Hand in the ~Inaugrra-
ton Ceremonies.

ti0n Ceremonies.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.1
WAsHINGToN, January 8.-AIl sorts o.
cranks and freaks are writing to the com.
mittee in charge of the Inauguration prepar.
atoms about coming to town on March 4
A drum corps Of Yorkshire Center, Gaia.
raugus county, N. Y, which was here in
1910 to see Grandfather Harrison inaugu.
rated, wants the committee to send free
passes to Washington to its members.
A clergyman in Connecticut has written
some doggerel that he calls an inaugural
hymn,a and wants the committee to have il
used at the ceremonies because he voted fol-
Harrison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
Champion Skaters.

AMSTERDAM, January S.-A race for the
amateur half-mile championship of the world
took place here to-day and was won by Vonpan-
schin, of st. Petersburg, in l minute % So Sec
onds. Joseph F. Donoghue, of Newburg, N.
Y. who was a contestant, fell during the race.
He afterward Skated over the course against
time, covering the distance in L minute q Is
seconds. Vonpanschin won another half-mile
race in / minute "a l-5 seconds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
One of the Electors Very Ill.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.I
HARRISBURG, January S. Governor
Beaver to-day received information that
Joseph 7. Jones. the Presidential Elector
from the Mexican district, is dangerously
ill, and that 1t will be impossible for him
to attend the meeting of the Electoral Col
lege in this city on Monday next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
An Excuse for n Weeks Jamboree.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE ~DIsPATCH.I
HARRISBURG, January S.-Members OF
the Legislature will generally attend the
Inauguration of General Harrison, and an
adjournment for a week to enable the Penn
sylvania lawmakers to have a royal time at
Washington and other points is among the
probabilities. There is talk OF engaging a
special train to take the members to the
National Capital and return.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
Rutan Will Make il Interesting.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.J
HARRISBURG, Pa, January S.-SenatOr
Rutan said tonight that if his health will
permit, he will have an interesting resolu-
ton to make from his seat in the Senate to-
morrow night. 1t is supposed he had refer
ence to Senate Librarian Delaney, who, he
insists, shamefully ibeled him recently.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09

New To-Day-Dark ChaIIies at s Cents,
And other bargains in wash dress goods
room, where the great flannel bargains are
to be found. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09

USE Rosalia -four, manufactured only bv
Whitmyre & Co., Thirty-eighth street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad, guaranteed the
very best in the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09

Go to Hauch's Jewelry Store, No. 295
Fifth ave-, for wedding presents. Large
variety. Lowest prices. WISH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
For 30 DAYS,

Boys and youths suits made to order, SIS
and upward, a: Pitcairn's, 434 Wood st.
WSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09

ATTEND our sale of odd lengths of striped
surahs, India silk, striped and fancy vel
vets, at 35c per yard. HUGUs & HACKE.
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
THE BLUES.

The BraddOck Baseball Players Are Not
Idle.
President Mccarthy will call a meeting of all
the clubs connected with the Allegheny County
League last season sometime during February.
At present the prospects for a baseball clup
with sufficient competent players to enter the
County League next season are not very bright.
Dalzells absence will be felt, and 1t is under
stood that Bennett will play no more baseball.
There is talk now of forming a stock company
and leasing the grounds at Rankin station and
having them fenced in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
Special

To close out, ladies' glove kid slippers at
only 80 cents per pair, at G. d. Simen's, rs
Ohio street, Allegheny. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
COOLEY ON COMMERCE
The Interstate Commissioner Makes
a Speech at a Boston Banquet.
RAILROADS ARE ALONE TO BLAME
For Their Troubles, Which Are Caused by
Violations of Law.
POOLS ILLEGAL AND MORALLY WRONG.
Combinations Between Managers and Ticket scalpers
Very Dangerous.

Judge Cooley, Chairman of the Inter
State Commerce Commission, speaks at a
dinner given by the Boston Merchants As
ISOLATION. He says the railroads are re-
sponsible for their present difficulties. If
the law was strictly obeyed it would be bet
ter for all concerned. Pools a~ntagonize a
most valuable principle of industrial life.
He dwelt with particular severity OF deals
between scalpers and managers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
HELPLESS 40 DAYS

The great agony caused by rheumatism is IN
descr1bable, and the gratitude of those who
take Hoods Sarsaparilla and are cured is often
beyond expression. The following is from a
well-known Wisconsin farmer, and is Endorsed
by the editors of the NellSVille wis., Times
as entirely true:
".Fo % years 1 have suffered with sciatic
rheumatism. Last November 1 was taken
worse than ever, and was unable to get out Of
the house. l was almost helpless for 40 days,
suffering great agony all the time. In Decem-
Der 1 commenced taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
After the second bottle 1 was able TO be out
and around and attend to business. L took five
bottles. and am now so free from rheumatism
that only occasionally l feel it slightly on a
sudden change of weather. 1 have great conf
dence in Hoods Sarsaparilla-" CHARLES
HANNAH. Christie, Clarke Co.. Wis.
n. B. If you make up your mind to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla do not buy any other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-09
YOUNG LAWMAKERS.
THE INDECENT INSANE.

every Legislator will want to 60 home TO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
The Indians of Ecuador.

While the Indians are under the rule
of the priests, and have accepted the
Catholic religion, three hundred and
fifty years of submission has not en-
tirely divorced them from the ancient
rites they practiced under the pre-
historic civilization. Several times n
year they have feasts or celebrations
in honor of some event in the Inca his
tory. They never laugh and seldom
smile; they have no songs and few
amusements; their only semblance to
music Is a mournful chant which they
give in unison at the feasts which are
intended to keep alive the memories of
the Incas. They cling to the tradi-
tions and the customs of their ancestors.
They remember the ancient glory of
their race, and look to its restoration
as the Aztecs of Mexico look for the
coming of Montezuma. They have re-
ligious relics which they guard with
the most sacred care and there are two
great secrets which no fortunes at the
hands of The Spaniards have been able
to wiring from them. These are the
art of tempering copper so as to give 1T
as keen and enduring on edge as steel,
and the burial place of the lncarial
treasures Imeriean Magazine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
TWO MEAN DEMOCRATS.

There are two mean Democrats-no,
they are not tho only mean Democrats
but, as we were saying when interrupted,
there are two mean Democrats who don't
know how 10 give up the postoffices and
accept defeat gracefully. Ono OF these
mean T1en lives in Indiana, and after his
successor had been appointed he tried to
steal his business away from him lie
put a letter-box on his shop door, aud
tried to make the idea of every man-h
own postmaster popular with his neigh
bors. That was mean--real Democratic
me mess. He would even gather up the
letters of the community and lug them oil
to the train and mail them for nothing,
inst to prevent his Republican successor
from getting credit for canoeing the
stamps. He hoped in time that he could
make cut rates on stamps, or furnish au-
tomato letter-writers, or In some way
divert trade from his rival and drive him
out of business. How thoroughly mean
that was! How much like Democrat!
Instead of considering ut how great
sacrifice his Republican friend was serv-
ing the public, he wanted to make life
still more miserable for him. He seemed
to think Uncle Samuel was like any dealer
in smoked hams, sugar, eggs, and NOW
ing machines, open to competition. Not
much. The American eagle doesn't
scream for that kind OF an uncle. When
this Government went into the postofice
business, it decided to run the business
alone, and if the public didn't like the
rates at which the goods were furnished,
the public could go TO some other country
where the rates were higher That mean
Hoosier Democrat who had the postoffice
all by himself, but wouldn't let his sue
cessor have it all by himself, has been
suppressed He was even worse than the
ordinary brand of Indiana Democrats.
The other real mean postofiice Democrat
lives in New York State. A Republican
was appointed to succeed him, but some
how or other he was unable to get his
commission. After much delay it was
discovered that this mean Democrat had
been holding back his mail. Several
weeks ago the Republican appointee had
executed his bond and mailed it, but it
never left the Office. He wrote other let
tiers inquiring about the matter. But they
never left the office. He waitel patient
~, like that distressed young soul in the
observation-disclosures song, for the letter that
never came. and it didn't come. That
mean Democrat was suppressing his mail,
and drawing the extra salary all these
weeks. Finally by means of decoy letters
the fraud was exposed, and then the Dem
ocratic postmaster owned up and con-
fessed all. Uncle Samuel through the
United States District Court, is now en-
gagged in sitting down upon him.
Such is life. There are mean Demo
Gratis and Democrats who are mean, but
the Democrats who try to che It their poor
Republican successors out of their post
offices seem to be tho meanest of all whose
names have recently been sent to this
offi ce IO1rU SfUfg Rp0isfp1.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
The Decline of the Solid South.

The New York Herald reads the Demo
Gratis good lecture on the Solid South
question. 1t supports its sentiments by
some figures that are quite effective.
While Democratic politicians have been
insisting that the South must be kept SOL
id their party has been steadily losing
ground in the South and falling behind in
the North. Look at these figures which
the Herald gives:
Maryland IN 1850 gave Is, l9l Democrat
ic majority; in 1884, IL ,233, and in 1883.
after four years of a Democratic Federal
administration, only 6, lS2.
Virginia cast in 1880, A $50 Democratic
majority; in 1884, 6, al, and in 1888 dwin-
died down to ,54I.
North Carolina was Democratic in 1884
by II, SSi majority, but in 1888, after four
years of DemoGatic administration, the
Democratic majority fell to Is. lis.
West Virginia gave the Democrats a
majority of " las in 1880 which fell 10
4, 22Z in 1884 and TO $50 In 1855.
Kentucky in lsS0 cast a Democratic ma
jority of AZ, 1872; in 1884 :his fell TO a.
779, and in 1888 TO %, 666. in spite of the
efforts of Messrs. Carlisle, Breckenridge
and Watterson.
iority of 81, 044; in 1884 this fell to 80, 059
Tennessee was Democratic in 1880 by
20, 5l4; in 1884 by only $3.50, which in
1883 rose to 10, 900.
Little Delaware was Democratic in 1884
by 1908, and in 1888 by 1854.
The showing In the matter of Congress
sional elections is quite as significant.
The Democrats had II majority in the
House OF Representative elected in 1882.
They had but Al majority in the House
elected in 1884. In 1886 their majority
dropped 10 II, and in 1888 it dropped out
of sight entirely, leaving them in q mi
nority in the approaching Congress.
The lesson the Herald would urge is
that Democrats can never succeed so long
as they raise the sectional issue and the
race question, and keep up the prejudice
of the whites against the blacks A solid
South means solid North, and there Is
a good deal more North than there is
South, particularly when the border
States of the South are beginning 10 lean
over to the Republican side of the fence
The lesson which patriotism should
teach from these figures is that ii is bad
politics as we'll as bad morals TO let
prejudice supplant craftsmanship.
Whether the Democrats could succeed
any better in the North by giving TO
every voter in the South the full enjoy
ment of his political rights and privi-
le es remains 10 be seen. 1t has already
been demonstrated that they can not sue
ceed by taking the opposite course.
Every suppressed vote in the South helps
TO swell Republican majorities in the
North. Let the South divide as the
North has done on questions of public
concern, on economic issues, and public
morals would be improved. The princi-
pies of constitutional government would
be held more ,cred, and the nation
would put on the splendid proportions of
unity and harmony, under the stimulat-
ing ambition of common pride in O
common country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Daniel Ought to Know.

Col. Lamont is quoted as saying that
Mr.. Cleveland is out of politics. The late
private secretary ought to know. Mr..
Cleveland was never very much in politics
except in co Inection With Daniel. He
suggests, also, that Mr.. Cleveland will
probably not be a candidate for esident
in 1892. Col. Daniel ought TO know. The
man who was the silent partner and the
business end of the late administra ion
probably knows good deal about what
the other part proposes to do. 1t is not
TO be supposed that Mr.. Cleveland would
think for moment about future politics
without consulting Daniel. And if
Daniel says that the ex-President is out,
why that ought to settle it, and the ex-
President should DO convinced that he
really is out. That's the advantage of
having o private secretary who can run
the bus ness mself. If Col. Daniel says
that Mr. G eveland is out Of the race, the
cx- President ould accept the inevitable
and not try to force nimself in.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Willie Sprague and His Father.

/ ran across Willie Sprague t'other
morning. just back from a visit to his
father, the ex-Goverpor of Rhode ISL
and, who still lives at Canonchet in
renewed luxury and style. The Gov
ernor's" fortunes have, somehow, i'm
proved immensely, and he and his
second wife once more cut great dash.
Willie's relation to the household, by
the way, is rather mixed one. He
married his step-mother's sister. Ia
due time his wife got divorce from
him and married the manager of the
Canonchet farm. When Willie goes to
Canonchet he is Hospitality entertain
ed by his ex-consort and her present hus-
band. 1t is a curious fact that while his
son remains steadfast to the" Governor,
his daughters, who both reside with
their mother in New York, never go
near him.-NelU York Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Modern Crpsus.

Nobody knows exactly how much
family, of which he is now the recog-
nized head, owns many thousands of
acres of coal lands in Luzerpe and
Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania From
these they receive enormous sums in
royalties, the firm of which the ex-
Senator is the head being one of its
principal lessees. Despite his enor
nous wealth, Mr.. Coxe's habits are
simple At his home in Drifton he
wears the plainest clothing and rides
oftenest on a mountain blackboard. In
the summer time he throws off coat
and vest and gives his suspenders a
long rest, substituting plain leather
belt therefor He wears colored shirts
with collar attached. but scorns the
use of necktie. Gloves he couldn't
be induced to wear He climbs to the
top of his highest breakers and descends
10 the lowest depths of his numerous
mines, coming out as black and .dusky
as any laborer in his employ. All this
is fun for him in his capacity of mining
engineer. When he wants some real,
light amusement, he generally goes to
his library and revels in the poetical
creations of the higher mathematicilns.
At the age of nineteen he made trans
lation of the great German Wiesbach's
mathematics, which is still used as a
textbook in English and American
polytechnical schools. He is q gradu
ate of half dozen colleges and uni
versities, and converses huently in
English, German, French, and Italian.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Opposed to Honest Elections.

Gov. Hill vetoed the Saxton electoral
reform bill that had passed the New York
Legislature by a strict party vote. His
veto was not unexpected. His interest
in the Democratic party compelled him
to do it. Every bill that proposes to do
away with frauds in elections is bill
against the Democratic party, and may
expect solid Democratic opposition.
This Saxton bill contained the essen
tial principles of what is known as the
Australian system Of voting, a system
whose usefulness in securing fair cleo
tons has everywhere been acknowledged
The bill was the result of a progressive
public spirit that demanded some reform
in election methods. Similar bills have
been passed by many Republican Legis-
latures during the last six months. But
the one State of the North that more than
any other needs such bill is refused it
by the action of this Democratic Gov
ernor.
When the bill was on its passage every
Republican voted for it, and every Demo
crat against it, SO that it went to the Gov
ernor by strict party vote. Why should
every Democrat oppose Till for fair and
honest elections? If only "A few members
had voted against the measure, their OPP
position would have attracted no special
attention. But when it became party
measure, receiving the opposition of every
Democrat in the Legislature, it is fair to
conclude that the Democratic party for
political reasons dare not help a bill for
honest electoral reform, to become law.
Gov Hills objections are of the most
specious kind. He has made great effort
to find some justificat on for his veto. But
he con give no good and honest reason
why that bill should not have become law,
save his fear of the harm it would do the
Democratic party. An electoral reform
bill of this kind, that honestly intended
to reform, would cost the Democratic
patty thousands of votes in New York
City alone What chance would the Dem
ocracy ever have of carrying New York, il
the 'oppor unity to cheat and steal and
make alse returns were taken away?
The Democratic party of New York
ought to be profoundly ashamed of itself
and it deserves the public indignation
which it will receive for having prevented
this excellent and much needed meas ure
from becoming law. The more unhappy
reflection is that the Democratic party al
over the country is as bad as the Demo
cratic party of New York.-Des Monies
ReOiSter.