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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
THE TARENTUK TRAGEDY.

The dastardly murder of Mrs. Rudert at
Tarentum on Monday night has created a
more general feeling of horror than any deed
of blood of recent occurrence. This is nat
ural enough, for besides being peculiarly
cowardly, cruel and unprovoked murder,
the circumstances under which it was COM
mitted inevitably suggest its repetition. If
such lswless and unscrupulous villains dare
to attempt robbery in the street of a pOpu-
lOus town. and are prepared to commit mur-
der should they be thwarted, the thought
naturally arises: What will they not do in
lOnelier places, in villages, in hamlets and
isolated farm houses?
1t is deed in keeping with the outrages
which created such wild excitement in Fay-
ette county last summer. There does not
seem a great difference in the contributing
causes Of the crimes in the two cases either.
Before the bandits appeared in bands in
Fayette county, individual Iawlessness had
been prevalent there and had been allowed
to 60 unchecked. We are told that Taren-
tum has been in 8 very insecure state for
some time past Women have been insulted
and robbed upon the streets, but their as
sailants have not been sought diligently.
Now there is, of course, prOdigiOus activ-
ity in all circles at Tarentum, and the
towns officers are doing their full duty we
are prepared to believe. 1t strikes us, how
ever, that it ought not to have been possible
for the three robbers to besiege as they did
q jewelry store at an early hour in the
evening in such place as Tsrentum.
Just now the main point is to capture the
three desperadoes. 1t ought not to be 50
very difficult to get upon the trail and to
follow it up quickly. At the same time the
police authorities in the smaller towns and
the public, too. ought to take warning by
the Tsrentum tragedy. This is the season
when the burglar and the cutthroat work
hardest; watchfulness before will pay better
than after blood has been split or treasure
stolen,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
Brazil and It's People.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What is the population of Brazil2 Whstper
cent Of the people are white? D. w.
UNIoNToWN, December a
1.-THE 20 provinces Of Brazil contain. accord
ing to recent reports, Il 922 900 people. OF this
population, one-twelfth reside in Is cities. Rio
de Janeiro was given in 1885 population of
S57.8S2 Bahia $4,000, and Pernambuco 10000.
The pure whites comprise something like IS
per cent Of the total population; 25 per cent or
so are full negroes; S5 per cent are mulattoes.
or defendants Of whites and negroes, Indians
ana negroes, and progressively WhIte persons;
while the remainder are aboriginal Indians. In
the northern provinces the Indians are most
numerous. and in Rio de Janerio Bahia, Per
nambuco andMinas the negroes are to befound
In greater numbers. The Europeans and their
white descendants live In the seaport towns
and the adjacent provinces.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
CHAIRMAN MKIELEYs IDEAS

The idea accredited to Mr.. Mckinley Of
getting rid of the surplus by cutting off the
duties on sugar and tobacco viii meet with
favor from those friends of protection who,
because of surplus. do not believe in tink-
ering with the whole schedule of duties
experimentally, and at more or less risk of
danger to many established industries, if the
result can safely be attained by dealing only
with couple of subjects. Probably no two
articles could be selected, the taxes on which
come more Immediately and generally from
the masses of the people than sugar and
tobacco. OF course it will be said that
tobacco is luxury and a fit subject for tax
alton; yet the fact is that its use is very gen.
ersl, and that those who do use it, regard it
as q necessity.
But it would be poor craftsmanship to
suppose that merely By cutting off the duties
on sugar and tobacco, and stopping there,
the tariff question is settled. Mr.. McKin-
ley cannot believe that. As we Understand
ii, his proposed bill is merely to settle the
surplus question primarily. After that the
encies and occasions for change in the gen.
eral tariff which must be carefully met
But it is right enough, if possible, to re-
move the surplus question at the start if it
can be safely done, as dominating factor
of influence in the consideration of the
tariff. The tariff, according to Republican
doctrine, should be decided with first refer
ence to the prosperity of the industries of
the land. Mr.. Cleveland took the other
course Of recommending its settlement
chiefly with regard to the state of the cash
in the treasury. Mr.. McKinley's method
of treatment is from Numerically opposite
standpoint to that of Mr.. Cleveland.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
SUED HIS SWEETHEART

For Breach Of Promise and for the Cost Of
His Presents.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
BROOKLYN, N. Y, December A.-Ihe mar
riage Of Theodore Frank. Of 1lS6 Bushwjck
avenue, to Miss Matilda Ballay, the pretty 2l-
south Third street, was set for December 10
1t did not take place, but Mr., Frank
was not responsible for this result 80
anxious was be to carry out his engagement
with Miss Ballay that he drove to her house on
the day mentioned with clergyman for the
purpose Of having the marriage ceremony per-
formed. The door Of the house was closed in
his face. and stones, as he alleges, were hurled
at his departing carriage.
On this account he has sued the young lady
for breach Of promise. laying the damages at
q, 900 and claiming in addition SO. the amount
be expended on presents for his prospective
bride, and which She refused to return to him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
IL TROVATORE LAST NIGHT.
A Rendition Remarkable for Adherence to
Musical Traditions.

Musical Traditions.
The music-loving citizens of Pittsburg who
attended the Grand Opera House last evening
were indebted to the Juch Opera Company tor
a performance Of Verdi's masterpiece, I'll
Trovatore," ;" which was in every sense faith
full portrayal of an opera which is not infre-
quently handled very recklessly by travelling
artists, both vocal and instrumental.
For fidelity to past traditions and Ter strict
adherence to the score, the representation was
in every sense satisfactory and satisfying. Re-
gardless of musical entities the score of Yer
dis modern opera has been So butchered by
companies which have performed it in this city
as to be scarcely recognizable. Even if the
work of the singers last night had not been up
to the grand opera mark. the performance
would have given pleasure But with excellent
vocal effects, the dramatic niceties closely OBJ
served. the orchestra smoothly handled and the
muse en- scene in accord with all demands, the
opera provoked hearty appreciation from first
to last
Charles Turner. who was a successful dra-
matte tenor many years since, seems to have
retained the purity of his voice remarkably
well, and his representation of Mdnrico was
excellent in every respect 1t would be absurd
to attempt to criticise the Count dt Luna of
Signor Tagliaeptra- His sonorous baritone
brought out in clear relief every light and
shade of the score. As Azucend Miss Lizzie
Macnicoll was eminently satisfactory, and her
dramatic singing createdA furore of applause
Miss Laura Bellini, who appeared as Leorord,
did not seem to be in good voice, but her fendi-
tion of her music was satisfactory even with
the slight drawback above noted. The chorus
had little to do and did it well and the
costuming and scenic accessories were aamira-
ble Ad Mendorf's baton waved in MASTER
full fashion as usual and his musicians played
vigorously and well.
This afternoon for the first time in many
years-n not for the first time-Adolphe
Adams charming opera, Position Of Loniu-
meau, " will be given with Hedmont in the part
the famous Wachtel wrested from the world of
tenors and made his own. Hedmont sings
chest "Dh in the score. which will be asdecided
novelty as tenors go nowadays. Much interest
is taken in the Position" and the musical
elite of the city viii be on hand to hear and be
pleased.
Tonight Juch will appear as Airline in the
never wearing opera Bohemian Girln Huge
houses are assured for both performances of
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
A. to conkIIus'. ResIsuatiou.

To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
Please state the date Of Senator Conkling res
ignation and thecahses Did President Arthur
antagonize him in any way regarding the ap-
pointment of Collector Of the Port Of New
YORK? @. P. RAMSEY.
PTTTsBURG, December "a. 1SS0
I'm 1881 Mr.. Conkling became hostile to Presi-
dent Garfeld's administration, claiming, with
his colleague, Thomas G. Platt the right to
control Federal patronage in his State. On
May 16 in that year he resigned his Senatorship
on that account, as did also Senator Platt.
Though Roscoe Conkling and the then Vice
President. Chester A Arthur. drifted apart
politically after Arthurs accession to the Presi-
dental chair, Collector Robertson had been ap-
onism between them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

St. Nicholas. whose name at this season is
household word, did not wait for Christ
mas Eve to bring his presents to Pitsburg.
All through the year they have been drop
ping upon this town in an almost magical
way. Our artist. on another page, particu-
larizes a number Of the most magnificent Of
the presents. but in the space of cartoon,
clever though this one be, there is room
only for few bold suggestions. Columns
would be filled by the details
The Schenley Park, the Exposition,
the Shoenberger Hospital and the Car
negie Library rightly occupy places in
the foreground. No matter what the dates
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
A COLLEGG PRESIDENT OFFICIATED.

The Riggs. Ellsworth NuptiaIs nt the Fourth
Avenue Baptist Church.
The wedding Of Miss Lillian Riggs and Mr..
Elmer Ellsworth Caddes was solemnized in the
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church last evening.
The bridal couple unattended were preceded
to the altar by six ushers. DR.. E. A. Riggs, the
BRIDES brother, and Messrs. David Rosser,
Theodore Motherel. John f. Kraft, Charles M.
Smith and ]. l. Penny
The officiating clergyman was Rev: II. B.
Grose, the pastor Of the church. The eere-
mony was performed at o'clock, and the bride
was attired in a handsome travelling costume
which was exchanged for an evening toilet
later in the evening when the intimate friends
of the contracting parties were gwen an oppor-
tunity Of extending congratulations TO them at
the home of the brides parents. A southern
wedding trip will inaugurate married life for
the young people,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
The Word Canuck.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Is there such word as Canuck or Kanuek2
If so, what is its meaning? LIMB
EAST BRADY, December "a.
[Canuck is q eolloquialism for Canadians. In
Canada Canuck is French Canadian; here
Canuck is any kind of Canadian. The word
is said to be q corruption Of Connaught, the
name said to be given by French Canadians to
the irish. The real origin Of thename is doubt
full, SO far as We knoW.J
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

THERE is one feature of the present bitter
political contest in Ohio that must bring some
comfort to Senator Payne and his friends For
years the radical opposition journals of the
State have denounced him as the type Of all
that is corrupt and unworthy. Now many Of
these same papers are declaring that, as COM
pared with Candidate Brice, he is very credit
able representative. Mr.. Payne, however, is
not seeking reelection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
AN ANTI-sECTARIAN LEAGUE.
Incorporation of an Organization to Pro-
tect American Institutions.

Incorporation OF an Organization 70 Pro-
tect American Institutions.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArCH.i
ALBANY, December 21-A certificate of in
corporation Of the National League for the
Protection of American Institutions was filed
with the Secretary of State to-day by John
Joy, James M. King. Peter Mcdonald. Clinton
B. Fisk, Warner Van Worden. John D. Slay-
back, n. h. Boyesen. Churchill II. Cutting,
James NJ. Montgomery Charles B. Chaplin,
William II. Parsons, and William Fellows
Morgan. who are also the trustees together
with the following: George s. Baker, Charles
E. Whitehead Constant A Andrews. Peter A.
Welch; Alexander e. Orr, A. ]. d. Webermay-
er Manuel A. Keersheedt James McKeen and
F. P Bellamy.
Its principal Office is to be in New York City.
and its objects are TO secure constitutional and
legislative safeguards for the protection Of the
common school system and other American in
stitutions: to promote public instruction in
harmony with such institutions and to prevent
all sectarian or denominational appropriations
of public funds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

BOSTON, her Christmas cheerful
ness is shattered and shivered intoa thousand
fragments. She has discovered that her lead
ing men belong TO club Of doubtful character,
which meets in an old warehouse on the wharf
and is known as the Rats Club In, this club
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
Reri.tered Ls,tsr..

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
If registered letter is lost or the money it
contains stolen, is not the Government obliged
to make good the loss? H.
SHARPsBURG, December "a
IThe Government does not insure registered
letters or their contents; it simply agrees TO
take all possible means to deliver the letter
safely and is expressly relieved from liability
for loss or theft by section 1925 Of the Revised
Statutes. But if aletter goes astray or isstolsn,
the Postofhce Department. by its admirable
system OF receipts and checks. can ascertain
the exact point at which the letter disappeared,
and if it has been stolen win soon have the
thief under lock and keY.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
LAST CHAPTER OF A LOVE STORY.
Ascend Wife Divorced From Man Whose
First Wife Was Living.

First Wife Was Living.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM 10 THn prsPATcH.I
ST. LOUIS, December 24.-The last chapter in
a famous Russian love story was enacted in
the Circuit Court to-day. It is a decree Of
divorce granted Mrs. Maria n. Miller from
Louis Miller, The petition briefly states that
the plaintiff was married to the defendant in
July, 1884, and in September of this year she
discovered he had another wife living when he
was married to her. The truth is, Mr.. Miller
left wife and child in. Russia. more than
twenty years ago, and after his arrival in this
country kept up q correspondence. A war
came on, and after long while he was in
formed his wife and child had died. After
several years he married again.
The first wife and child did not die, however,
as stated, and last year the boy, now young
man, came TO this city from Russia, leaving his
mother in Baltimore. Friends Of Miller see
ing the striking resemblance between the
stranger and Mr.. Miller, brought them together
one night last spring, and the father recognized
his boy. The mother was telegraphed for, and
a week later the second wife sorrowfully with
drew from Miller's home and entered suit for
divorce. Both Mr.. Miller and the lady who
secured the divorce were innocent and she
takes the matter very philosophically.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

A NEW employment for broken-down En-
glish lords has been found. Two precious
scamps. Lords Mandeville and Abingdon, hired
the roughs to assault Elavin in the prize ring.
Vaudeville had reason to dislike Siavin, for the
latter had knocked him downstairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
MARRIED TO ESCAPE A WHIPPING.
A 1y.Yeur-OId Boy Takes wife and
Then AbandOns Her.

ESPECIAL TELEeEAM TO THE DIsrATCH.,
NEW YORK. December 24-Little Mrs. Leon
ard Kammeyer, l6 years old. had her I7-year-old
husband up In Brooklyn police court to-day
TO answer the charge of abandonment The
boy husband said he married her because her
mother threatened to lick the life out Of him If
he didn't and abandoned her because he did
not love her. He earned only IS week, and,
having a brother and mother to support, he
could not spare much toward the support Of
his wife.
A very touching scene occurred, during
which the childwife piteously begged the young
husband to accompany her home. He turned 3
deaf ear to her pleadings Il was finally decided
port.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
Good Word for slIcotr,
From the Washington Post.l
Tffess trna that The banh Gle

Fit is true that the bank clerks Of Detroit
have caught the influenza by handling money,
there's another reason why we patriots ought
all to be grateful to our late lamented country
man. Craven silcott, for doing all he could TO
keep our esteemed congressmen from con-
tracing the dread disease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
HuMoRons hits.

Educational ToyA-'I saw q nice varis-
tion OF the old NOah's Ark idea In toyshop yes
terday.r
''what was itP''
ga bologna sausage filed with little horses and
dogs.-NsU York Sun.
THE CAUSE OF HER GRIEF.
Oh! why down her cheeks do the tear drops
fall?
Oh, is there an ache in her heart wonderP
No, her shoes are new and size too small,
My friend. and they're pinching her feet Ike
thunder. -BostoB Courier.
And Algernon Gave In.-''My dear.
can't afford to gfveft to you. We must save our
money, . said Algernon.
81 don't see Why said Penelope. "a much
wiser man than you once said, DO not lose the
EeI0 York Sun.
FAILING STARS.
All, there's many star, big tragic star,
Who % shine on the boards omen tries,
Who comes down slambang-exeuse the slang.
And eounteth ye railway ties
All along. -Goodatrs Sun.
As She is sDOke.-He-NoV that you
have made me the happiest Of mortals. can 1 kiss
your
She (Bostonl-Never having had any personal
experience Of your osculstoFy sOflifies Mr.. Gss-
ner, do not know II you can. but you may
Philadelphia Inqufrsr.
How Things Go in Life. -MeFipgle-Do
you know that seedy-loOking individual over
thereg
McFsngie-Yes. He's the inventor Of one Of the
most wonderful and useful engines in the world.
''Indeedi And who Is that handsomely dressed,
prosperous.looking man to whom he Is talklnRY'
"oh. he invented an oil can to use on the engine
invented By the other. n-EslO HOrk Sun.
In Cambridge. = HoIWorthy Hall = II
you're not going home. why don't you send the
old folks your photo for . Christmas present.
Lave School-Don't dare. The governor is al
ways wanting to know Whers my allowance goes
,to-and Just think how deueed awkward it would
be II the picture turned out . speaking nkensssi-
HOW CAN HE2
How can the poet soar?
The hoary winter write about
when coming 70 his study door
HIS wife shouts. George, the coal isoafl
His Pegasus is lame.
Andciossly dipped are Fancy 9 wings.
He'll never wear the wreath OF fAmo
Who tolls for groceries and things.
.-BOsf0B Courier,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
AN EQUINE VETERAN DEAD.

Horse. S3 Years Old, Which Served In
the War for Three Years.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
LYNCHBURG. Va, December M-"Stone.
wall Jackson" better known as "Old Jack.n
the oldest war horse in the South is dead. He
belonged to Colonel r. T. CraighiIl. who rode
him from the spring Of 1862 until the surrender
at Appomattox. Old Jack was S8 years old.
He received only three wounds while in SER
vice, none of which were serious. After the
war he served for time as q riding horse for
Lieutenant James i. Craighlll. Of Maryland
Old Jack will be buried on his masters farm.
and monument will be raised to mark his
resting place. ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
DEATHS OF a DAY.


CHICAGO, December M.-Mr. II. W. Austin,
prominent citizen Of Oak Park, and well known
in Chicago and Illinois, died early this morning
at his suburban home Of neuralgia Of the heart
Mr.. Austin left fortune which fs estimated as
being between q, o00, 600 and o. SOC, 90 The de-
ceased was about 60 years Of age, and leaves q
widow and two grown-up children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

EFRnGFiELD, ILL.,, December 24.-Ellis Wilcox
OF Island Grove, this county. died at his home
last night He was over 100 years old, having been
born in Davidson county, Tenn, August y, 17S9
and With single exception, was the Oldest man
In Eangamon county, He remained IN good
health and IN wonderful possession Of bis facuI-
ties up TO few weeks before bis death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
who Ha. Got lie

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.1
Somebody must have run away with the
Worlds Fair. Nobody hears of It any more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
TRI-sTATR TRIFLEs.

AN Allentown hotel keeper, while working in
his barn, disturbed colony Of rata Aided by
his hostler he began making war on them. One
Of the big rodents ran up the genfleman's leg,
inside his pantaloons, and before he could be
expelled, BIT and lacerated the limb terribly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
One way to Get Ever.

From the Chicago New5.i
There is talk Of sending Foraker abroad a.
Minister to Russia. This would be poetic jus
tice Russia sent rs the influenza.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

A ABEAvER FAILS man says he caught rat
by placing an apple core with string tied to it
near the rodents hole. Then he waited and
watched until the rat came ont and swallowed
the core, string and all. The man then pulled
in the string and killed the rat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

AARON TRExLER won $40 and the pie-eating
belt OF schuyikiii county by eating four and !
half unsweetened squash pies at Ringtown two
nights ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

THE manifestation Of regret at Editor
Grady's death is remarkably widespread. The
personal characteristics Of the man endeared
him to many. he was loved more than his
opinions
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

GOVERNOR THOMAS, of Utah, has a
copperplsted plan to wipe out the Mormons
politically. He says it is sure to be eficacious.
That is counting without the Mormons prob
o1,lv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

CAPTAIN GEORGE R McINTosH, editor of
tho Huntington G0zette, is one of the oldest
newspaper men in West Virginia. He entered
the newspaper business December 13 1sSa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

A MERRY Christmas to insure merry
day after Christmas should be tempered with
wisdom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

IT is terrible to read such tale of starva-
tion as comes from Fayette county to-day.
Eight persons nearly dead from hunger, and
yet food was never so abundant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

TURKEY in America is again martyr,
but he ought to be happy if he is well cooked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

THE prospect Of ten-story hotel, appa-
rently as an annex to the Anderson. il encour-
aging There is plenty Of room for more hotels
Of the first class.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

/ As Peter Baur, Of Pottsville, vas opening !
large oyster strange ash dipped ont It had
eaten part Of the oyster. It has the head OF a
catfish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25

AwIRE rope weighing 1000 pounds and two
and . half miles long was shipped from the
Hazard Rope Works. WiIkesbarre, Monday TO
Seattle, Wash
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-25
q. No Eoual
ITIs BETTER no LIVE.

From the Chicago Tribune.l
Santa Claus is the great surplus sxhauster.