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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
THE INTERSTATE W. G. 7. q.
Pledges Itself to Prohibition md Calls II
Treaaon NOT 70 Ler Women Vote.

Pledges Itself TO Prohibition nnd Calls IL
Treason Not TO Let Women Vote.
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, Nd, July 23-The
W. G. I. u. interstate conference closed its
five days session last evening. The day was
given to reports, election of officers and other
conference business. The resolutions are
very stalwart They declare for abstinence
and prohibition, denounce all license as Grim
inal and those who favor license as parties or
partakers of the crimes that flow out of the
saloon; demand one standard of morals for
men and women; declare it worse than treason
to withhold the power of the ballot from the
virtuous and intelligent women of the home
and lodge 1t with the vice and ignorance of the
saloon for homes distinctions; bid God-speed
to the party that stands with them against the
saloon and bears tlseir banner: For God and
Home and Native LSpd:" and finally recognize
in recent apparent reFerses sure omens of vic
tory for prohibition. The following officers
we're elected for the coming year:
President-Mrs. G. BABuel, of Chicago.
Vice Presidents-MrA 7. w. Tudor, Balti-
more; Mrs. Jane A. johnson, Parkersburg, w.
Va: Miss Matte McCoh hnell, McKeesport; Mrs
NJ R. Pinkh user, HarNsonburg, Va.
secretary-Mrs. JenniA McClurkin. Roney's
Point, W. Va.
Treasurer-Mrs l. ]. Ctcil, Baltimore.
The Executive Committee will continue in
session over tomorrow, pldnning and devisng
larger things for the next Annual conference.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
DON'T LIKE HIGH LICENSE.
Boston Landlords Disguised Will the Work
ings of the New Law.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrATcH.i
BOSTON. July 23.-The new high-license law
has now been in operation hearty three months.
and far from decreasing the amount of drink
ing, it seems to nave increased it. The fortu-
nate holders of licenses are doing an unprece-
dented business. and they, of course, vote the
law a success. Nearly all the places which were
closed have remained untenanted. and in the
windows are displayed placards of "ro be Let"
Whole rows of places on Harrison avenue and
North and Cambridge streets present dreary
sight, with shutters up and curtains down.
Some of the old saloons have not yet been dis
robed of the paraphernalia but these are cases
where lease has not yet transpired, and the
owner prefers to keep his stock in storage for
convenient opportunity to dispose of 1t.
1t is estimated that property owners have lost
many thousands of dollars by the enforced
closing of the saloons and their failure to relet
chem for any other kind of business. Where
property owner was formerly getting 500 per
month from his saloon tenant, he cannot in
some cases now obtain an offer OK SO from peo-
pie in other trades. A talk with number of
these owners showed them to be- intensely
angry at the present situation, which deprived
them of a large portion of their income. They
denounced the new law, and one of them said
Something will drop before long. Saloon
keepers who failed to obtain licenses are get
ting up a strong organization. Lay low is
their motto now. and when the proper time for
action comes you will hear from them in an en-
ergetlc manner"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

The people who have been holding up
their hands in horror on account of the
pretty words which John Jarrett has ad-
dressed to the English people have as yet
failed to grasp the awlulness Of the fact that
Russell Harrison has been dining with the
Queen, has taken supper with the Prince Of
Wales and has gone to visit Lord Salisbury.
when the Democratic organs have allowed
this fact to penetrate their brain, weJmay
expect to hear the welkin ring over thiS out
rage on the sensibilities of the tailtwisters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

THE plan for making farm life pleasant
for the boys by supplying the farm with
race tracks, billiard rooms, bowling alleys,
bar-rooms and so forth has never been tried,
according to the experience of an esteemed
cotemporary. The statement might have
been enlarged to the effect that it never will
be tried as long as present conditions make
it necessary to sustain life on the farm by
making the boys hustle for the greater part
of their waking hours, in order to secure the
means of sustaining life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
FOLLY As 1T FLIES.

The Rev. Primrose-Your mother dossn't
seem as fond of you as she might be. Little
Johnnie--No, sir. She says l. it hadn't been tor
me she'd have had sister married years ago.
HdTper's Bdzar.
Bessie-"I met Miss Shapelv out shop
ping to-day, and never before realized what q
loud voice she has" Jennie ''But you must
remember. nv dear. that she was asking for a
pair of No. shoes. "--Harper's Bd=ar.
-Undertaker-Wha kind of trimmings
will you have on the casket?
Widow--None whatever. A plain casSet. II
was trimmins that killed him.
U.--What?
w.--Yes. Delirium trimmins. Boston Courier.
THE FOOLISH MAN.
No foolisher man in the world e'er was born
Than he who'd drown trouble by taking a horn.
II when he is sober he has too much trouble
He surely can't lessen it when he sees double.
-Bost0a Courier.
Not All Wrong.-Aspiring Author
Wasn't there anything in the letters 1 sent you
that you could use?
Practical Editor--Yes; the stamps you inclosed
for their return we used. but there was nothing
else available. Omaha Wortd-HeraLd.
A little knot of gentlemen seated in 'ront
of the Arlington last evening were discussing
literary matters.
..By the way. Senator, ~ said one, ''whst book
do you think has helped you most?''
''Um-so-well, 1 guess maybe the pocket
book. ~ Washington Post.
"Pa," said the sweet girl graduate to her
sire ''didn't understand you to say thss Won had
a new electric plant In your business blockY,,
Pa--'.Yes, dear.'' sweet g. G.--'sWuat do Won
raise on such a plant?'' Pa--sThe elevator. ~
Philadelphia Press.
College Student-"Professor, can I 20
home to-day? My poor, kind-hearted grand
mother has just died.''
Professor Certainly, sir; only remember that
your poor, klnd-hearted grandmother has died no
less than four times this year, and your reputa-
tion for veracity will suffer unless you see her put
under the ground this time. e.''--Ksdrnsy (Esb.)
Enterprise.
WHY DID SHE DO IT.
saw her strolling bv the sea,
A sweet, n shy and winsome miss,
And as she slyIy glanced at me,
II threw her stealthily Kiss.
She looked around--the winsome miss
No prying eyes were there to see;
Responding to my waited kiss
She waved her handkerchief to me.
We're married. She's no more miss
And oft ask myself in xrsef:
Why did throw that fassi kiss2
Why did she wave her handkerchief
-Bostoa courisr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
TRI-STATE TRlFLES.

MRS. SAMUEL GRASSLAND. who lives just
across the river from Broadford, Pa, had her
arm broken on Saturday in a rather peculiar
manner. She was engaged about her usual
duties when a large toad, which has a fashion
of making himself familiar about the premises.
crossed the doorsill and came hopping toward
her. She paid no attention to it. and it was not
till it was quite near her that she noticed a
huge blacksnake which was pursuing it. Much
frightened she turned to run into another
room and falling sustained the accident men
toned The snake was killed by the male in
mates of the house.
A CARLISLE young lady with not very good
sight, picked up q live bee in mistake for a
blackberry, and has consented to wear eye
glasses.
AT Knoxville, Tiosa county, several days
ago, a couple of pugjlists engaged in an en-
counter with the sister of one Of them as
referee. An inoffensve citizen endeavored to
stop the fight and was severely cuffed by the
referee.
A GENTLEMAN who has lately visited the
indian graves near Romney w. Va, says: At
the bottom of one of these graves we found a
not made Of clay, about q inches in diameter
by o inches deep, the sides of which were of
elaborate ornAmentation, the principal being a
carved face about every six inches around the
ton. In the pot was the upper shell of a turtle,
law bone of squirrel and several clam shells
evidences of food placed in the grave for use
in the journey to ''the happy hunting grounds" !"
The graves were scattered over a space of
about 10 acres, and are on what is called the
Island farm, which consists of about 90 acres.
The owner thinks the entire island was bury
ing ground.
Miss FLORA HARD, of Medina county, Ohio,
is actively doomed for County Treasurer.
AT Shickshinny couple of nights ago a
small f"electric bug" entered the house of
Charles Miller. MIR. and Mrs Miller and a Mr..
Dietrick, who was present, tried to oust it,
,9hereupon it "paralyzed them," as they de-
ecribed the sensation. A little whitish powder
was all that daylight revealed of the identity
Of the magnetic visitor.
THERE was q pet coon in Philadelphia on
Saturday. perched on the shoulder of a young
lady. evidently stranger, who stood ut Eighth
and Chestnut streets for some minutes. waiting
fol- car, quite needless Of the crowd that
gathered round her. while the pet, held captive
BY ! cham and golden paddock, frisked all
arouhd her corsage.
A focKETBooK made Of rattlesnake hide,
whice Il 90 repulsiye to ladies that they won't
touch IL y having quite sale among married
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

The bonds for the new Congo Railroad
have all been subscribed for in Europe and
this country. The promptness ofcapitalists
in taking hold Of this enterprise, which fol-
lows the usual corporate rule of building
the road entirely on bonds, and leaving the
stock as hndiluted water, is probably based
on the conviction that it will be a long time
before the savsges of the Congo States get to
the point of passing an interstate commerce
act or establishing Railroad Commission
to regulate rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

THE last suggestion in regard to the
Worlds Fair of 1892 is that it be located at
Princeton, N. J., which site is recommended
on the grounds that it is half way between
Philadelphia and New York, the two largest
cities of the country. This brilliant idea
comes from Philadelphia, and appears to be
an expression of the Quaker City's notion
that it might as we'll be tried whether the
proverb with regard to the disastrous results
of sitting down between two stools will
work in the case of an International exposi-
ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
DEATHS OF A DAY.
George !. Norri.b.

George j. Norrish. former well-known resi-
dent of Allegheny City. died at Grand Crossing,
ILL.,, on Monday. Of paralysis.
Mr.. Norrish had been for 25 years or more one of
the best residents of lower Allegheny. He was
for long time q clerk at the old Superior Rail
Mil, at Superior station, and was afterward in
the employ Of Fred. Gwinner. the railroad COM
tractor. He was in his SD year and leaves three
was Knight Templar and one Of the best meni-
bers in Allegheny. The funeral will take place
from the residence Of his son, John e. Norrish, of
Allegheny, tomorrow afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

At the Windsor Theater this evening the
Seventeen Lok Chinese actors played "a Mys-
terious Document" in which was regular
civil service examination, held by the EN-
peror's most trusted officer. the Premier, and
participated in by the talented sons of the en-
pire. 81 Tai Poh, young rural student, hap
pened to be the most talented youth of the
assembly, but being too honest to use bribery,
did not get the much-coveted degree After
several years, when the Government got into
trouble, the only man that was able to save it
was this same 81 Tai Poh. His ability was
made known to the Emperor. and 81 Tai Poh
was brought to court. The Emperor asked the
Premier why such talent had gone unnoticed,
and ST Tai Poh told His Majesty the reasons.
The Emperor ordered the Premier to become
81 Tai Poh's valet. while the latter was made
Premier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
THEIR SCORE 81 SNAKES.
In Two aud One Half Hours Two Boys
Kill Tbat Many Reptiles.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.l
ROCKVILLE, Nd, July 22-This morning as
Thomas Edwards and William Merrott, aged
respectively IA and l6 years, were picking
blackberries, and had gathered nearly two
buckets full, and we're returning from the
field, they walked into nest of,diferent kinds
of snakes, which nearly frightened them to
DEATH In the excitement they dropped their
buckets and fed, but after about an hour had
elapsed and they had gotten over their fright.
each secured a large stick and returned to the
snake nest.
To their surprise they found several snakes
cooled up in their buckets on top of the berries,
and several others of the reptiles had wrapped
themselves around the pals. Among them
were three rattlesnakes, which gave their
signals, but the boys stood their ground bravely,
drove off the snakes, secured their buckets and
then attacked the reptiles vigorously, succeed
ing in killing 81 snakes, including IL black
snakes nine garter snakes, eight copper heads,
and three rattlers. The boys fought for two
hours and q half.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
A CAT A YARD Lung.
He Attempts to Run en- Elevator. but II
Costs Him His Life.

fsPrCrAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATCH.i
WASHINGTON. July 23-The House elevator
at the Capitol cut up queer caper to-day, and
for time the elevator mans hair stood on end,
with visions of ghosts and witchcraft. AS he
entered the elevator il started without his aid.
He attempted to stop ii. but it Kept on its way
to the top of the building: and then refused to
his way to tine engine room. There he found
that q muscular tonicat had got into one of the
pulley wheels and started the elevator.
But like Samson's destruction of the temple,
In performing the wonderful feat the cat sacri-
feed its own life. From q cat of ordinary
length IL was stretched until 1t was nearly 9
yard long, and the last one Of its nine lives was
pulled our by the roots.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

The rather novel feature in our criminal
practice of iletters rogatory," by which the
Hungarian Government proposed to try two
of its citizens in that country for completely
in murder committed in the United States,
will be outside of the precedents of our
courts. But it shows a decided disposition
on the part of the Austro- Hungarian Gov
ernment to make its citizens amenable to
tho 1aus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
BARRELS OF reaches WANTED.
A Philadelphia Animal Sd erving to Death
for Want of Thkm.

PHILADELPHIA. July 2a.-Alarge sloth from
the West Indies. which was recently added to
the Geological Gardens collection, is in danger
of starving to death for lack of its natural
food. In its native wilds it lites on insects,
which it collects by rolling aboutlin the under
growth and then licking them put of its stiff
coat. The Zoo people have BEEN unable to
supply, artircially enough bugs> tor the lazy
but hungry animal and have tried TO cultivate
its taste for food more easily obtained, but the
beast does not take kindly to 1t.
But one of the keepers got an idea to save
the siotf. He suggested that hotel Ana lodging
house keepers be asked to collect SOME barrels
of live reaches. They have got sdme small
quantities in this way. but it takes a good
many bugs to keep the sloth on g9od terms
with himself and the management flthe gar.
dens will try to enlist more people in the work
of collecting household vermin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
Westmoreland Democrats.

GREENsBURG. July 23-The Democrats met
here in convention this afternoon, and Silas A.
Kline was unanimously chosen Chairman Of
the County Committee. B. F. Vogle was
elected member of the State Central Commit
tee and the following gentlemen were chosen
delegates to the State Convention: M. G. Cor
don of Irwin; John w. Alshouse. of Adams
burg: w. 8. Robinson, of North Huntington;
W. s. Wertzell, of Jeannette; Oliver Porter. of
Rostrover; E. w. Keenan,, of Latrobe; John p.
Bremen, of Scottdaie. and James l. Foner. of
Derry. D. r. Snyder was elected Secretary of
the Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
S00NERS IN THE SOUP.
Those Who Were Too Eager to Get Into Ok.
lnhoma Are In a Bad Way.

KANSAS CITY, July pa special from
Guthrie. Oklahoma, says: The decision of the
Land Office ousting the 'sooners," as those
who entered Oklahoma before noon of April q
are called, is causing excitement throughout
Oklahoma as fast as the news spreads.
Two hundred men were in line yesterday
morning waiting for the Land Office to open, a
large majority waiting to file on claims already
entered by mer supposed to have been in the
territory before noon of April q and which the
decision declares are not entitled to hold
claims. The effect of the decision will be felt
everywhere throughout the territory. and end
less trouble seems in store. It Is thought by
many that in equity the same ruling must ap-
ply to town lots. when 600 or 200 persons In
Guthrie alone will be affected. If 1t does not,
then when other parts of the Indian Territory
are opened, whole cities may be expected to
spring mp before the opening day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

COLONEL FELLOWS declares that the
failure to convict McQuade was due to the
evident fact that some of the witnesses were
''fxed." Perhaps so; but another sufficient
cause might be found in the fact that the
District Attorneys Office was also fixed"
by the election of 1887.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

In view OF the Hon. Roswell G. Horr's
declaration that he regarded the offer of the
Valparaiso Consulship as an insult, the
country is obliged to come to the conclusion
that Mr.. Horr's trouble is very much the
same as Pooh-Bah's. If the insult had been
twice as large a one, Mr.. Horr might have
accepted it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
FATHER-IN-LAW WAS WROTH.
He Tries TO DemoIish His New Son-in-Law,
bur Doesn't Do IL.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.1
CHARLOTTE. N. c., July 23-News of very
romantic marriage in Washington county is re-
ceived here tonight. Last night about II
o'clock young man by the name of Benjamin
Hill stole the daughter of John Roberts and
made quick to a magistrate, who arose from
his bed and made the two man and wife. The
two started on their way home Joyfully, but,
after going only half a mile, they were con-
from ed by the girls raving father. who was on
the hunt for his runaway daughter. The old
man flew into a towering passion when in
formed that his daughter was then Mrs. Hill.
A hard fight between father, daughter and
son-in-law followed.
The fight however, soon came to sudden
end by the young son.in-law poking his pistol
in the face Of his mad father-in-law. The old
in-law, and he has been bound over to the
Criminal Court
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

The chivalrous cowboys simultaneously
made the discoveries that female cattle
queens, whose royalty consists in appropri-
ating stray cattle, require suppression, and
that the New York idea that women must
not be hung is barren ideality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
AZ Child Expoundins the Scriptures.

From the New 7 ork IrIbune.J
A popular physician, of Brooklyn, has little
girl who expounded the Scriptures to him in
the following remarkable manner while reciting
her Sunday school lesson on Friday night:
''The Lord is my shepherd and shall not want.
He maketh me to lie (hesitatingIy). He maketh
me to lie-and dc lots Of other things"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
Hrmen,s Torch at Tlmn.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
TIFFIN, O.. July 2a-At Carey this evening
occurred a pleasant double wedding Miss
Mary n. Webber was united to Reva j. F.
Kaghoe pastor of the Lutheran Church at
Upper Sandusky, and Miss Amelia C. Webber
and Mr.. Louis Kinsley were also Joined in we'd
lock, Rev. A. Shafer, of Leipsic, O., officiating,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
CANADIAN CLEMENCY.
A Fine of $4,000 and Costs Must be Paid
by an American Fisher.

by an American Fisher.
OTTAWA, July 23-The Government has had
under consideration petition of the solicitors
of the owner of the United States fishing ves-
seI Matte Winship. recently seized of Sydney,
G. B., for illegal fishing, praying for settle
ment of the case. and the Governor General
has approved of the recommendation of the
Minister of Fisheries that upon the payment of
81 900 to the Crown, and a further sum sufficient
to cover all legal and other expenses incurred
in connection with the seizure and custody of
the Matte Wipship up to the date of her being
handed over to the owner or his agent that the
vessel be released and all proceedings in the
court of the vice admiralty be discontinued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
Funnier Thnn n Circus.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.1
1t would be amusing to see Riddleberger
start a prohibition movement in Virginia for
the purpose of embarrassing his former friends.
But Riddleberger always had penchant for
the incopgruous
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
ISRAEL---KATTEN.
Quiet Little Wedding Celebrated in Ale.
ghcny Yesterday.

A quiet but elegant ws1ding. the occasion
being the marriage of Miss Dena Israel. of
Allegheny. to Mr.. Levi Katten, of Portland,
Ore was celebrated at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. Levi Israel. Washington avenue.
The ceremony was performed in the parlor.
which was respondent with its array OF beanti-
full gifts. Banks of flowers and flowing smilax
lent their beauty to the scene The bride was
dressed In becoming travelling suit OF gray,
with hat to match. She left on the evening
train for her future home in the West.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

THE principal expression with regard to
the proposed trust in Philadelphia Com
pany's stock is an expression of the desire
to know what its object is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
A CIew to His Identity.

From the Washington Post.I
There is man in Kansas City who has beer
sound asleep for more than three weeks. We
suspect he is one Of the detectives who are out
looking for the Cronin murderers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

up" as he terms it. Prisoners are given
every privilege of this sort. we feel sure, BY
the benevolent authorities at Somerset.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24

York Sun. perceives the fact that the inter
national exposition of 1892 is to be the
Worlds Fair, win it not be about time for
it to commence whetting its knife on the
sole Of the editorial boot?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
AVet Commit. Suicide.

Hugh Cullum, a vet of the late war, 50 years
old, hanged himself at daybreak to-day. Last
May, when Tammany got control of the De-
partment of Public Works. Cullum, who was a
Tammany Democrat, was appointed assistant
laborer, at 81 per day. On his first pay day,
the timekeeper of his gang demanded so cents
each from the men. Cullum refused to pay the
assessment, but was persuaded, after some
argument. to yield. He paid the next time,
too, but on the third pay day refused to submit
to the extortion. On July he was discharged.
He refused to demand an investigation, as his
G. A. r. comrades wished him to do. He was
unable to find work, and became discouraged.
An official investigation of Cullum's case has
been begun at City Hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-24
CouIdu,. Blame Them n They DID.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.1
The Cars cousin writes original poetry. The
oppressed Russians viii certainly rise before
long.