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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Phiio.nnhIenIHi.u

Who Is to blame2 I am advised that the
most orthodox teachers have ceased to attribute
earthquakes and volcanic eruptious and foods
70 visitation Of God" II men will build
dwellings In the shadow Of volcano they must
expect TO run for 1t, and perhaps be caught IL
their legs are not long enough. If we build
towns or houses below the mark Of the highest
possible water, in time of flood we must expect
Just what must naturally happen. II our de-
fenses against the antagonistic laws of nature
sre.so weak as to be admittedly liable to be
swept away, we must every day Of our lives
face possible or probable death as stoically
as we can. While it strikes me at this distance
that If were member Of the South Fork
Fishing Club would put up the last dollar Of
my fortune to repair the ruin wrought, to that
small degree possible, yet do not see that the
club is morally more responsible than any intelli
gent citizen of the valley of the Conemaugh.
Anyone who had q suspicion of the weakness of
the fatal dam was guilty of neglect SO censur-
able that hesitate to use the proper descrip-
tive word. tor not raising so tremendous row
about 1t as to lead either to the dams strength.
ening or its destruction. But it is easy to crit.
icise after the deed is done. Had lived in the
valley would have been as criminslly careless
as anyone. And SO would you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

IT is asserted by the Atlanta Constitution
that while there may be differences in the
Democratic parties on the tariff, the silver
question, the civil service and the internal
revenue. "back of all of it is the funda-
mental principle of Democracy" What
the fundamental principal of Democracy is,
which ignores all these questions, might be
rather hard to guessj if it was not the essen
tial platform of the Constitution that ''this
is white mans Government"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
EXCITING TO THE ANIMALS

The cartoon in. last weeks Judge, which
represents President Harrison in the char
acter of ben, the Conqueror," may be
based upon moderate degree Of fact, but it
would not be strange lit should make some
rather lively feeling among the Republican
leaders, who are not presented in q very
favorable light by that cartoon.
The picture is an adaptation of Geroeme's
wsll-known painting "Vietorious Lore, I"
and it represents the President standing in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
AHameia.. oId Knrria-

It Is not alone in great disasters that pathetic
scenes present themselves One occurred to-
day Just in front of the building In which is tie
bureau of THE DISPATCH, exactly opposite
the Treasury, where millions Of money lie un-
used. An old man of three score years and
ten came hobbling painfully up the street.
Tears were streaming from his eyes. A gentle
man who stood by went to him and inquired
the cause Of his distress
"Ah, sir, cannot tell you," he sobbed.
pardon my weakness. It will over in mo.
ment.n
Seeing he was 50 frail as to be hardly able to
walk, the gentleman insisted on his entering
the store and taking seat. Soon be was calm
enough to tell the cause Of his tears. Making
his way along the street he became SO weak he
feared he was about to FAINT, and stepped into
the office of hotel to rest moment. He had
hardly taken his seat when he was brutally
driven into the street bv the s'bouncer" of the
hotel. AT this sense of his complete helpless
ness and desolation overcame him and he could
not repress his SOUS Proceeding with tremu-
lous voice, the old man said:
"Why, sir, as you see. am o man of liberal
education. I have, lived all my life In -
(giving the name of q city of New Engand),
q cripple from woundb got in the army and am
unable to work. l have few relatives. Ny only
child, daughter, lost her husband, was left
without means Of support and could do moth
seek entrance to one Of the soldiers homes. I
had little money left and took lodging at
cheap boarding house. One day while in the
back yard of this little hotel was kicked on
the knee by mule. was sent TO the hospital,
and was discharged as nearly cured as l ever
will be two days ago. l had / cent in my
pocket. With that ] bought > half rotten
banana yesterday, and that is all have had &c,
eat since left the hospital"
A little collection was made which netted
the old man several dollars, and he was assisted
to the street once more As he lifted his eyes
he saw the dome of the Capitol looming up
grandly at the other end of the avenue. Rails
ing his hand toward it. he exclaimed:
aWould you believe 1t sir, the man before
you was four years Representative from his
State and sat in an honored seat in that
House."
He gave his name and that of several Of his
cotemporariss and investigation proves that
he told the truth. There is not q doubt of his
honesty. He was an ex- ex-Representative of the
United States before the war, and was starving
in the streets of Washington. His kind
hearted benefaotor assisted him to the cars.
He was on bis way 70 The War Department to
secure admission to the Home at Hampton.
'Were you soldier, sirr' be asked Of the
gentleman as they waited for q car.
.'Yes, but I was Confederate" was the re-
taGreat Godr' exclaimed the old man sisn't 1t
strange that should receive charity, and the
frsr charity ever received In my life, from =
Confederate soldierf God bless you. SIR
ce e. WI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
FUNNY MEMS FANcIRs.

It is better to have had the baseball cham.
pionship and lost It than never to have had It at
all but not much better.
When young doctor gets his first case
people are always glad for him but they sorry
for the patient.-S SOmsrvttEs Journal.
A new mixed drink is called "business
BRACE " but its practical tendency is that Of
. business suspender. Baltimore AznsrfcG1.
Maud--So you are going to marry your
fathers cashier?
Isabella-Yes. Pa saws that If he runs away
with the banks funds the money win stIl be in
the famiiy.-JHd0e.
Blind man Ito tailor)-I am looking for
something for a suit.
TaIIor-Yes, sir. What color would you prefer?
sWel1, I should say blind mans buf would Be
as appropriate as anything. .''-Bost0n Herald.
She Wanted to Raid the Club.-Old
Maid -omeer, 1 want you to raid that club Oh the
corner.
ofncer-same old camel Did they stare at
you?
past. .''-Terds SVttngS.
Flossie Is 6 years old. Mamma" She
asked one day; IF 1 get married will have 70
have a husband like pa?''
'sYes,' replied the mother, with an amused
smile.
'.And If 1 don't get married will have to be an
old maid like Aunt Kate?''
ssYes.n
..Mamma"-after pause-..it,s tough world
for US women, amt its''-BfR0 0haastoB Repu6tSs
can.
Her Reasons for Leaving.-Mistress Of
the house TO DOMESTIC who has given warningl-s
am sorry, Ann. that our ways do not suit you.
Did you expect us to treat you as one OF tha
family2
Domestic (from Boston)-No, madam. think
could have put mp with that. But cannot reI
main here at the sacrifice OF my intelleetualitY
You have no copy Of Emerson in the house, arg
there has not been can OF baked beans on the
table since came.- Chicago Tribune.
MEDLEY SONG.
"The moon was shining silver bright.
.sAl1 bloodless lay the unI odden snow"
ssWhen freedom from her mountain height'
shrieked; ''Gallagherl let her CO."
'.An hour passed on, the Turk awoke.n
"a humble bee went laundering by"
sTo hover In the sulphur smoke,
'.And spread rs pail upon the SKY"
s.Hls echoing az the settler Swung,"
s-Ele was lad Of nigh degree"
"And deep the pearly caves among."
He heard. 10 woodman spare that treer'
'soh, ever thus, from chfldhood's hour. I"
ssBv torch and trumpet fast arrayed,"
ssBeneath yon fvy-mantied towef,,
.sThe bull-frog croaks his serenade."
s.Afy love Is Ike the red, red rose. .
..He bought ring with posie true, -
,Sir Barney Bodkin broke his nose
'sAnd saxon, lam kodsriek Dhaf'
-AaaeAesta Gnarsfans
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
The Brirhtou BIuer, Parnds.

The Brighton Blues held their first outdoor
parade Of this season on the Ft Wadsworth
parade grounds to-day. The Blues are COM
pany of 80 Staten Island girls, under IS years,
who wear blue and scarlet dresses, military
helmets, and czrry real guns. They have been
drilled by Sergeants from the Ft. WadswOrth
garrison to wheel, present, dress, and salute
like regulars. The Blues are members Of the
Staten Island 400 They never parade save
under the eyes of five or six chaperons. The
Blues were formerly more numerous than they
now are. The publicity which their fad gave
them caused many members Of the company to
withdraw
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

WHILE New York is very free in request
ing other parts of the country to contribute
to its monument fund, it must be credited
with being equally free In devoting its
funds to the needy elsewhere. The $3.50, 900
which it has contributed for the relief of
the Johnstown sufferers will do great deal
of good-when Governor Beaver makes up
his mind to let Johnstown have the money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

IT is stated BY the London correspondent
of the New York Tribune that John c. New
can easily save 100000 from the fees of the
Consul Generals Office in four years. This
is q good deal more than John G. New
could get out of the profits of an Indianap-
oils newspaper in the same time; but 1t
would be interesting to have statement Of
the fees, which, under the law, are able to
yield fortune in that time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Littl. Prevention Needed.

Ignorance. carelessDess and cupidity are the
cause of nearly all our woes, We build our
homes regardless OF future. Each person who
acquires lot wants to begin to make money
out of it as soon and as fast as possible. Here
in Washington little forethought would nve
caused the city fathers to prescribe that the
whole southern portion of the city should be
graded to the height of r street. instead of
that Of Pennsylvania avenue, or less, and until
that is done the city will be in danger from
foods and from malaria, In time of high water
the contents of the sewers are swept back and
mp through the sewer drops into fhe city.
When proposition was made some years ago
TO regrade this section great howl went up
from the property owners. 1t would cost too
much. Everything, even to the risk of life It
self, must be subservient to making of as much
profit out Of a. small an outlay as possible
The loss by floods 10 Washington would
have bullt up the city high and dry that
it could be thoroughly severed, and would
have built all around 1t a sea wall suchl as
would rival the grand masonry of the ancients
And so 1t is everywhere. am certain that the
towns OF the Conemaugh Valley will be rebuilt
on the same lines as before, and that portions
Of them will be flooded at every high waterk
Individual rapacity Is an absolute bar to the |
production of the ideal city, just as it makes
the deal man nothing more than a dream of
social conjurors. When all things are done for
the common good instead of for individual
profit we shall have cities and towns handsomer
than the New Jerusalem, and defy flood and
storm and disease, in so far as disease is a re-
suit Of a lack Of sanitary precautions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09


germs which may be in the water undergoing
the process.
ORDINARY filters, even II satisfactory as
strainers, fail to- remove all bacteria from
drinking water So far from lessening the
number in the original water, the nlserng sub
stance may allow more rapid multiplication
than these mfcro-ofganisms would ordinarily
undergo in the unfltered water on standing,
and the germs Of disease, even If held back by
he tltering substance, may be harbored in all
filters.
TIE iner the substance through which the
water passes. and the lower the pressure, the
mora perfect il the action Of the filter in hold
ing back the bacteria.
Or all substances thus far furnished for do
nestle filters. porous reba ked porcelain, care
fully selected. haYe founA to be the best. II
thick and strong enough to lallow the use Of .
large surface, and the substance remain per-
feet, (without flaw or break)i this may yield
fair dow of clear water, free lfrom all bacteria;
yet under our ordinary crotoR pressure OF one
atmosphere or less, this yieldt Is only in rapid
drops, unless the apparatus be complex.
To insure the permanency of ftthis action, the
filter should be occasionally stet1lized through
out by steaming or by other means; for, under
prolonged pressure, various kinds OF bacteria
can 20 through, and in the copious organic
matter collected on the filter some harmful
micro-organisms can retain = hlgHd degree Of VI
tality for weeks longer than I have ever found
them to live in pure water.
WHERE iitering Is really necessary. it is in
general best for the community thaf 1t be done
carefully on large scale through sandbeds
upon which fne layer Of organic and inor-
ganic matter is expressly producep b5 sedi-
mentation. because of its valuable Nction IN
holding back the great majority Of the bacteria
ABAD water filter is less desirabIet than
pure water in its> natural state. When, there
fore, filtration Is employed because Of rel p dan
ger Of infection, the filtered water shoulf as
rule, be furthermore boiled, as the entife ABB
ssnce Of sediment and cloudiness does npt In
sure that the bacteria Of disease may mo- have
made their way through the nlter,-Amtr trfeus
ABolyst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

THE Amalgamated Association enjoyed
its annual play day with its usual hearty
spirit. As the association appears to con-
troll the industrial situation this year. 1t can
afford to take its pleasure with no anxiety
for the future. In fact the fixing Of the
scale for this season appears to be one pro-
lOngated picnic for the Amalgamated Asso-
citation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

THE Gear of Russia has declared that
Russia has but one friend, and this friend
is Montenegro; which bases its friendship
on lively expectation of favors to come.
The Gar is doubtless impressed with the
idea that in future European complications,
he will have to play 1t alone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

GOVERNOR FoRAKER's determination
that it is necessary for him to run for a
third term is represented to the President
as carrying with it the necessity Of his hav.
ing the distribution of a number of fat
Offices. Possibly the President may reply,
with Tallyrand's bon mot: ~ do not see
the necessity"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Primitive People.


From the Detrolt Free Rress.1
Circuit Judge George Hosmer-I was travel
ing through the northern portion of Maine this
spring and was obliged to seek shelter from
storm in q house Of native. Inside found
the strange combination Of sewing machine
and spinning wheel running at the same time.
The people were French and their house was
100 miles from any railroad. They rais. their
own sheep, shear the wool and make cloth of it
rather than buy the manufactured article.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
RraciInsinsus wiz.

From Che Philadelphia Ledger.1
shouid General Grant be put on the new two
cent stamp It will give his enemies chance to
do what they have never done yet-lick him.
Ne6 York World.
And then only BY giving him tongue lashings
behind bis back
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

The Chicago Tribune says that "Mr
Blaine comes out of the Samoan complica-
tion with flying colors and absolutely un-
impaired health" Are we to understand
our cotemporary that when Mr.. Blaine does
not come out of complication with flying
colors his health is generally impaired?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

THE undertakers who have succeeded in
getting into quarrel at Johnstown prefer
to be known as funeral directors. They
bid fair to be most successful in directing the
funeral of their reputation for knowing
when to abiure personal quarrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

The report that Mrs. Cleveland is learn.
ing to play the violin indicates the desire of
that lady to preserve an interest in her hus-
bands occupation. Mr.. Cleveland exhibit
ed his ability to play a very good second
fiddle during the last campaign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
Bnt viii They Do IrR

FROM the Toronto Empire.1
The employment of women as census takers
in the, United States is suggested. The specta-
Gle of ipne woman telling her exact age to an.
other woman could not fail TO have beneficial
moral effect upon the whole community.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Brish. Insane Person.

From the Minneapolis Trlbune.1
A crazy Detroiter is creating a sensation by
hugging defenseless women on the streets at
night. He is very bright for an insane person,
however. He hugs them at night when it is too
dark to see their faces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
Sunday school, An p;o,,n,ct,ur.

About 800 children from the Plymouth
Church Sunday School went up the Sound on
picnic excursion this morning. Dr.. Lyman
Abbott. Henry Ward Beecher's successor, DR..
w. Edward Beecher and about 100 teachers
and assistants helped the children sing and eat
and kept them from falling overheard. Next
Saturday Mr.. Talmage viii give his Sunday
school steamboat excursion up the Sound.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

The Anglomaniacs in New York are
reported to bewail the fact that that city has
not any Rotten row. This suggests the
thought that an effort was made to supply
the lack at the Centennial ball If that was
not rotten row, New York will never have
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

POsTAGE-AH persons who mail the
Sunday issue of The Dispatch TO friends
should bear in mind the fact that the post
age thereon Is Two t2l Gents. All double
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require q 2-cent stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

CONCERNING the kissing Of Kyrle Bel
lew, at Chicago, an awful doubt is sug-
gested whether the reason why Chicago
Kisses KYrle Bellew is because he is i'm
moral or because he tells of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

THE reduction of the estimates of loss at
Johnstown to total of 5000 is grateful
one. 1t is not as much as the estimate of
5000 to 1000: but 5,OOOlives lost in single
calamity is awful enough.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

Postmaster General Wanamaker had talk
with Postmaster Van Cott this morning con-
eerning the needs Of the New York Postofiee.
Later he asked every member of the investiga-
ting commission which was set to work in the
Postofice few days since, Just how much the
commission had accomplished. The members
said the commission had not accomplished
much Of anything yet After making tour Of
the departments, the Postmaster General went
to luncheon Yith Colonel Shepard, whose guest
he will be III next Monday noon. Mr.. Wana-
maker has instructed his private secretary, who
Is with him here, to take copious notes Of all
the commissioners tell Eim concerning the New
York Pcstofice. Mr.. Wanamaker expects that
his family win arrive here from Europe to-
morrow or Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

LAND spectators who try to make q
profit out of the Johustown disaster must
have souls that would make mustard seed
look enormous by comparison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

VOl'rntGry contributors should Keep copies Of
articles. II compensation Is desired the price
expected must be named. The courtesy Of re-
turning rejected manuscripts tciH be extended
tDhen stamps for that purpose are enclosed but
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH SDiu under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of sr'
solicited manuscripts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
a DAY IN GOTHAM.


NEW YoHK, June GA frightened horse
tore itself loose from grocer's wagon 1t City
Hall Park this morning. and ran down the
most crowded parts Of PARK Row. At the
Brooklyn bridge policeman tried TO stop II.
The horse turned into the passenger entrance
to the bridge and fell on the smooth pave
ment. Mrs. Mary Ellison failed to get out OF
the struggling ANIMALS way and was struck on
the head and instantly killed by the horses
hoofs. Her little girl was uninjured and
rescued by gatemau Mr.. Ellison ID well-to-
do Brooklyn resident.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Representative Boston Heart.

Prom the Detroit Free Pressi
A post mortem on Boston woman who died
of broken heart showed nothing wrong with
that organ whatever. Her feelings had been
broken, not her heart
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
RIPE CHERRIES.

THE lawn iete season Is here at last
And the girls at the boys shy glances cast,
To catch them.
And they'll lure from their pockets their hard
earned cash,
With ice cream, candy, and all such trash.
And the boys will and out, but alasl too late,
That their pockets have met with busted fate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
sHAEY ON THE SPELLING.
Some Strange Signs Observed on the streefs
of Washington.

From the Boston Transcript
Within stones throw of the B. and P. sta
tion in Washington is a small restaurant which
announces "Chockllt 10c." And on r street, in
that city, Is store on whose awning is printed,
in very large letters, Ladies' Coffee Cafe"
A friend sends this copy of placard in the
window Of one of our largest drygoods stores,
as one of the "signs of the times" sGant de
Suede Gloves" This is as good as the Eau de
Cologne Water" which used to serve as an in
stance of value Of having even small smatter-
fpg of q foreign tongue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
TERMS OF TEE DISPATCH.

This issue of THE DISPATCH contains
20 pages, made up of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
NewsdeaIers or Newsboys TO supply pa
irons with Complete Number should be
promptly reported TO this office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
A Revised ver,iou.

Prom the Minneapolis Tribune.l
In the bright lexicon Of youth there is no
such word as soup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
Among the Filters.

Mrs James Brown Potter, Kyrle BelleW and
K. Bermudez. Chief Justice of Louisiana,
sailed for Hayre to-day, on the steamship La
Gascogne. DIR. George B. Loring, United
States Minister to Portugal, sailed for South
symptom on the Elbe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

THE prolonged heat which water undergoes
in the usual process Of distillation destroys all
germs which may be in the water undergoing
the process.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

To be in style at Cape May this year. your
bathing suit should be made from (new) Jersey
cloth.