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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
DANGERS IN RAPID TRANSIT.

The dangers of new and partly y-understood
forms of transit received an illustration in
this city, yesterday, where a casual start of
the grip on one of the traction lines, cost a
grirman severe injuries. if not fatal ones
Such an accident is by no means so threaten
ing as that exemplifed on the cable lines in
Chicago, some time since, when the tangling
of loose wire of the cable around a grip
sent the car remorselessly through every
thing that got in the way, until its complete
wreck stopped the cable. 1t is said that
such an accident is guarded against here;
and it certainly is to be hoped that the pre-
cautions are adequate.
Neither of these accidents, however, is SO
appalling as the possibility revealed on a
New York elevated railroad the other day,
when the breakdown of part of an engine
at the point where the track has its greatest
elevation, threw it from the track and left
a whole train load of passengers in momen-
tary doubt whether they were not to be pre-
cipitated to the ground. The elevated rail-
roads are not a new method of transit to
New York; but thoughtful people have long
when their apparatus and structure COM
menced to feel the effects of time. This
narrow escape from wholesale slaughter, re-
sulting as it did from the wear on portion
of the locomotive, has started investigation;
and it has been found that essential portions
of the elevated road are in cracked and
hazardous condition. If there is not prompt
and thorough renewal of such places we
may hear of calamities in New York that
will condemn the elevated roads to disuse.
There is a suspicion that the proprietors of
those corporations have not been half SO in
dustrlous in renewing and repairing the
superstructure as they have been in water
ing their stock.
These miscarriages should not condemn
or discourage progress in improved methods
of transit. A quick perception and thor
ough study of the dangers OF new methods
is the surest way to make them safe. New
York's experience, indeed, may yet lead to
the conclusion that the safest enterprises are
those which keep great and rapidly moving
weights in the closest relations with terra
.frnld.
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that both are tarred with the same stick. A
denunciation of the party machinery ofboth
parties, for such work, would be patriotic.
The denunciation by one party of another
for that of which both are guilty is open to
the charge of shallowness and insincerity.
These qualities are also prominent in
the failure of the political reformers to
say anything about the forcible exclusion of
the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, the
other day, from the performance of his legal
and constitutional duty. Political history
has in the present decade hardly afforded
an example of more wanton disregard for
law and popular government than in the
employment of force to keep an official, of
whose election there is now no dispute, from
the performance of the duties defined by the
Constitution. There could hardly be worse
anarchy than this; but we have yet to find
any Democratic disapproval of this practi-
cal declaration that party advantage shall
prevail over the declared will of the people
If Chairman Bremen had devoted his
eloquence the other day to denouncing the
indications of partisan corruption and law
lessness, which have been given both by
Democrats and Republicans, he would have
taken position as citi1n anxious for the
preservation of the Republic, rather than
as partisan trying to make capital for his
own party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
PITTsBURG, TUESDAY, JAN. Is, 1889.
THE EXPOSITION MEETING TONIGHT.

1t is well worth the notice of everybody
who takes an interest in the future of Pitts
burg, that tonight mass meeting wiI be
held at the old City Hall building, to discuss
the plans and prospects for the much-talked-
of Exposition.
There is no resident in Pittsburg, of what
ever calling, who should not feel concerned
in every wise and timely measure to advance
the name and enlarge the measure of local
prosperity. If there has hitherto been fire.
quent complaint of want of interest and
support from quarters to which the ExposI-
ton might reasonably have looked for both,
the occasion this evening will afford good
opportunity for removing it. All classes
should unite; it is not a question of sub
scription alone; it is one in which personal
encouragement and the assurance of SYM
pathy and cooperation will count for a
vast deal with the Board of Directors.
The DISPATCH trusts that the response
to the call of the Exposition Society will be
numerous and hearty. Good speakers are
promised; and if the public are aroused to
the Importance of Pittsburg having an Ex-
position, the hall ought to be crowded.
Manufacturers, merchants, real estate
owners, artisans, clerks and every one whose
lot is cast in this community, have stake
in its growth and prospects The results of
this boards call will be watched for with
very keen interest-perhaPs not only at
home, but also abroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
1T WOULD BE SELF DEFEATING.

The arguments which are published, as
iustifying the formation of Window Glass
Trust, are peculiar in their bearing, both in
showing the needlessness of any such COM
bination, and, in connection with that,
proving its utter futility.
1t is first asserted that there have been so
many new factories built in the gas districts
that glass is now sold below cost If that
is the case it is strange that SO many new
factories have been built, and also that all
the factories keep on running. 1t has for
many years been a recognized business
principle in the glass and iron business
that when an establishment loses money by
running, it must shut down till it can get at
least cost for its products. That principle
was put into force between 1874 and 1873,
and it was clearly demonstrated that. though
it involves hardships, it is the ouly safe and
conservative method of getting over an ad-
verse condition of business.
But the postulate of this argument is i'm
mediately contradicted by the assertion that
in a month big factory will start up. The
singular feature of large concern starting
up on market which does not return the cost
reproduction, is explained by the statement
that this concern can proftably produce and
sell at lower prices than other factories.
This Indicates that the real condition of the
glass market is that it does yield profit to
the new factories, but leaves the old ones in
a tight place; and the proposition for a trust
is to help the latter. Apart from the ab-
stract question whether it is right to prevent
the legitimate results of improved factories
and favorable locations, and also apart from
the practical question whether the factories
that can sell at profit will permit them
selves to be burdened with the task of de-
Tending the profits of the old ones, do not
the glass men see that the trust device will
only aggravate this condition of affairs?
When favorably located factories are starting
up to take profit at the present prices, is there
anything more certain than that advancing
prices by means of combination would only
stimulate the building of more new and i'm
proved factories at the best localities?
These new factories would either divide the
spoils of the combination or take the cream
OF the enhanced profits which the combina-
tion would try to establish. The last state
of the glass industry after couple OF years
of trust prices, as magnet to new capital,
would be worse than the first.
1t is the main injustice of the combina-
ton plan, that its Illicit gains are obtaina-
BILE only by few favored industries; and
thus it establishes privileged classes in
trade. The vast majority of industries can
no more escape the action of competition
than they can that of gravitation. The
glass industry is one of the latter class; and
no better proof of the fact is needed than the
proposal ofa remedy for the reduction of
prices by the building of new and improved
factories, which would offer a premium to
the building of still more of them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
Herrmann'a Legerdemnin.

Hermann, D'Alvini, Madame Hermann
and a number of assistants gave a performance
at the Grand Opera House, which was doubt
less satisfactory to those who had not seen it
before. Aside from the novel, startling and
horrible act which is sufficiently described by
the title that Hermann gives it, "Crema-
tion," there was very little in the pro-
gramme that was new. Hermann performed
numerous tricks, which occupied him for
about half an hour. Then came long wait
(these waiting spells. by the way, were numer
Gus and intolerably protracted;, after which
D'Alvini succeeded in mystifying everybody
by his dexterous feats. Then succeeded "cre-
nation, which must have made everybody
nervous. except those who delight in the ultra
sensational, and afterUard number of pretty
magic lantern pictures-the very same ones
which were exhibited in the same theater last
year-and more of Herrmann's seight-of-
hand. An unusually large Monday night audi
ence was present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
RECOGNITION ABROAD.
Piitsburgers CompIimented for Heroism at
the Recent Disaster.


the Recent Disaster.
From the New York Tribune.l
There was the case of Fireman Snyder, in
Pittsburg, who risked his life to rescue mes
senger boy. IA years old. from the ruins of q
seven-story building blown down by the tor
nado. The boy was pinned down in the cellar
by a scantling that lay across his breast. Above
him was mass of tlmbers and bricks appar-
emily kept in place by the scantling. Snyder
not a name that would ordinarily suggest
heroism-came forward and offered to cut the
timber awav, taking the risk of being crushed
to death by the avalanche that might come
down upon him. Happily. there was no col
lapse of the overhanging mass and the boy
was taken home to die in his parents arms. 1t
is more than likely that that poor father and
mother think good deal of Snyder, and think
none the less of him because his name is not
what would be called high-sounding. 1t may
be that they get little wet about the eyelids
when that very prosaic name is mentioned.
Let us hope they do.
Then there was Father Canevin, who, with
man named Devlin was supplying the same
poor boy with drink of water, at the peril of
both their lives, when he saw wall falling
upon them. He gave his companion push so
as to save him, and then met TIE shock in such
a way that he might save as much breathing
space as possible for the imprisoned lad. The
priest was a hero. and we need not lose sight of
that fact because there have been many such
priests, or because we take herOism in such
inen as matter of course.
And why is not Abraham Lincoln Pearsol-a
good name, that-something of a hero? He is
the Pittsburg steamboat mate who appeared
on the scene without any authority but that
given him by his pluck and brains, and took
charge of the work of rescue from the ruins.
II was Pearsol who scaled tottering wall and
lassoed a seven-story chimney which was
threatening life every moment that it remained
standing, and which could then be pulled down.
Up to his arrival that chimney seemed to be
hopeless problem, but Pearsol solved it prompt
" by the simple problem of putting his own
BODY in peril. Whenever we want a seven
story chimney lassoed we shall send for Pear
sol. He is a brave and ready man, and we
like him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
THE SUGAR BOUNTY.
An Amendment to the Senate Tariff Bill for
the Benefit of the South.

WASHINGTON, January 14.-When the
Senate resumed consideration of the tariff bill
to-day Mr.. Allison, on the part of the Finance
Committee, reported two new sections which
he proposed to offer as amendments. They
relate to bounty on sugar, and provide that,
until April, 1900, there shall be paid to the
producer OF sugar (testing not less than so
degrees by the polariscope) from beets,
sorghum or sugar cane, grown within the
United States, bounty of l cent a pound,
under such rules and regulations as the Com
missioners Of Internal Revenue, with the ap-
proval of the Secretary of the Treasury, shall
prescribe. The bounty is to be paid annually
from the duties collected on imported sugar.
The pending question was on the amend
ment offered by MIR. Gray last Saturday to
section 2,5l0 as to the admission of material
free of duty, necessary for the construction
and equipment of vessels built in the United
States for foreign account and ownership, or
for the foreign trade-the amendment being to
strike out of the section the words 'angles
beam and bolts, and copper and composition
metal which may be necessary for the con-
struction and equipment of vessels" and to
insert in lieu thereof the words sheets, angles,
beams and bolts, deck and bulb beams;
together with all structural-shaped iron or
steel and copper and composition metal; forg-
ings of iron OF steel castings of iron, steel or
composition; f1ues and tubes of iron, steel OF
composition; machinery and parts of machines;
and all other articles of foreign production
necessary for the construction and equipment
of steamers or other vessels"
This amendment. together with several
others, was rejected, all Of them on strict party
lines.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
THE PITTSBURG STAGE.
Large Houses Witness Performances That
Interest and Amuse.

interest anu AmuBes
There was good deal of laughter in the
Bijou Theater last night. A man in the gallery
made about onethird of it: the other specta-
tors contributed their share, and the people on
the stage furnished the rest. The man in the
gallery was vastly amused. and couldn't help
letting everybody know it. His laugh wasn't
loud, but it was far reaching and peculiar, and
the consequence was the audience became SO
much interested in him that at times they paid
very little attention to what the actors were
doing saying.
As for "A Paper Doll ~ it is farcical nonsense
of the very lightest sort. Some of 1t is anus
ing and good deal isn't. But Kate Castleton
and the clever people who accompany her are
capable of giving a very good performance,
even if they had nothing to do except dance,
sing and indulge in mirth-provoking tricks.
Miss Castleton is as pleasing as ever. and she
received most cordial greeting from her old
admirers. Mr.. Peter F. Daily, who played
Horace Buckley, is a comedian of more than
average ability, and he makes an admirable
fright hand man. for sprightly Dolly
CHirruper. Mr.. Berte Coote, in the
role of Simon Douetdil love-sick
pout, indulged in good many eccentricities
which the gallery seemed to admire. Miss Ada
Deaves as Miss Buckley. a romantic maiden,
emo longer young was chiefly remarkable for
her make up and her laugh. The latter was
hardly as natural as that of the unknown in
the gallery. but IL was a refreshing novelty
nevertheless. The rest of the cast did very well
the little they had to do. There was a large
house. and it is safe to predict a successful
week for "a Paper Doll"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
A HOPEFUL SITUATION.
The Inter- State Commerce Railway Asso-
citation n CommendabIe Organization.
Snecia1 Teleor,,n tn tb.& INsn,tcb

The Inter-Sta Commerce Railway Assoc
citation CommendnbIe Organization.
Special Telegram to theDispatch.
NEW YORK, January H-Henry Clew & Son
say to-day: The event of the week in financial
circles, has, of course, been the formation of
the Interstate Commerce Railway Association,
the main objects of which shall be the enforce
ment of the Interstate Commerce law and
the establishment of reasonable and stable
rates.
1t is almost unnecessary to say that such OBJ
jects are in every way commendable and fair.
Stockholders have had just cause for insisting
upon more integrity in management in fair re-
turns on their investments: and shippers can
have no cause of complaint so long as rates are
maintained upon an equitable basis and all are
placed upon equal footing stability of rates
being essential to healthy development of
business.
The general situation outside of Wall street
is hopeful. Trade is reviving slowly after the
quiet incidental to the holidays, and we hear
few complaints about the volume of business.
The railroads continue to show increased gross
earnings, and with continued favorable
weather conditions should soon be able to
make even better comparisons than last year.
In one respect, however, the present mild
weather is positive disadvantage, as ir checks
sleighing, the only means of transportation in
many of the country districts, and thus delays
the marketing of crops 1t also lessons the
consumption of heavy clothing; still these are
only pinor drawbacks, finding compensation in
other directions. The tendency of money
is toward lower rates both here and in
Europe, though the prospects of gold exports
may make the decline relatively less here than
abroad. The bank statement was surprisingly
good showing an increase of ST. 72I605O in sur
plus reserve, due mainly to Government pay
ments and partly to the return of currency from
the interior. London displays rather more con-
idence in American securities, but is inactive,
and our own market lacks the advantage of an
outside interest. the public still showing little
speculative activity. For the time being we
advise against short sales, except for quick
turns, and then only on top of sharp rallies;
while buying should be confined to moderate
reactions taking profits upon any pronounced
advance
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
THE STATE LAW STANDS,
West vireinia's Rules as TO Qualifications of
Physicians Sustained.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-The Supreme
Court to-day rendered an opinion in the case
of Frank NJ. Dent, plaintiff in error, versus the
State of West Virginia, in error to the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals to the State of West
Virginia. Dent was convicted of unlawfully
engaging in the practice Of medicine without
diploma, in violation of a statute of the State
which requires every practitioner of medicine
to obtain a certificate from the State Boaripf
Health that be is graduate Of a reputable
medical college. oi that he has practiced medi-
cine in the State continuously for ten years, or
that he has been found upon examination by
the board to De qnaInea 10 praeuce medicine;
Appeals, asserting that the act was unconsti-
tutional, inasmuch as it deprived him of lib
erty and property without due process of law,
contrary to the fourteenth amendment to the
Constitution. The Court of Appeals gave
judgment against Dent, and this Court affirms
that decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
HARRISON'S CALLER.
A Countryman Who Wished to be Certain
He Was Visiting the President. Elect.

INDIANAPOLIS, January A.-An interesting
what odd callers General Harrison sometimes
has. The first story dates back to the days
just after the election. A big countryman, it is
said, in high rough boots, and with his shirt
front open to the air, stalked across the Gen
erals lawn one afternoon, and not recognizing
the electric bell button, gave several resound-
ing thumps on the front door. General Harri-
son was sitting in the front parlor with few
friends, and, taking the situation in at glance,
stepped out into the hall and opened the door
himself The backwoodsman walked in un-
abashed and asked in steutorian tones IL he
was speaking to General Harrison.
"Yes, my name is Harrison" said the Presi-
dent-elect.
$50 you're to be our next President" the big
Hoosier continued with bold front. 81 never
seen real President, so thought I'd come out
and see you"
This was the ending point of the country
mans ideas. He hemmed and hawed, and then
"Well. well, so you're to be our next Presi-
dent"
YES" said the General smilingly.
"Well, Pm glad to see live President"
Then the six. foot visitor fell into the old
round once more. After the fourth or fifth in
next President, the General said good-hu-
moredly:
Eyes, suppose SO, if live until the 4th of
March,"
Finally the countryman backed out of the
door, fully satisfied that he had done his duty
to the President-elect. and had had highly
conventional and delightful interview"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
STUDENTS SECEDE.
They Withdraw From College Because q

They Withdraw From College Because n
Professor is Superceded.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch.
NEW YORK. January H.-Delancey Arm
strong, on behalf of the 9l students of the New
York College of Dentistry who rebelled at the
action of the University Medical College
toward Prof. Weisse. presented a paper to
Dean Charles ]. Pardee, of the medical college,
to-day formally notifying him of their with
drawal. The withdrawal will not materially
affect thework of the students this year, as
they have practically completed the work
that the dental students will ultimately 90 to
some other college, or that a dissecting r3om
will be established in connection with the den-
tai college.
Fifteen Of the 81 disaffected students, who
had intended to enter the medical college after
graduating from the college of dentistry, have
decided to go elsewhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-15
THE STAIN ON BOTH SIDES.

The difference in spirit between those who
wish to see campaign evils thoroughly wiped
out and those who are only desirous Of
having the evil deeds of the opposition ex-
posed is quite decided. This explains why
the Democratic outcry against corruption in
Indiana, has failed to use as an example the
circular of n. A. Whitaker, Democratic
Chairman of Morgan county, instructing
his correspondents to make out lists, and to
mark every one who has to have money as
a float" As The DISPATCH pointed out
before the election, the equal effort of both
parties to raise immense sums of money for
Indiana, was a threat of corruption; and
when we find those in charge of the cam
paign using almost the identical terms with
regard to the connection between purchase
able voters and money, the inference is fair