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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
AT THE STATE COLLEGE.
The Commencement Exercises Are of n Very
Pleasant Character.

The Commencem Exercises Are of Very
Pleasant Character.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
STATE COLLEGE, June 20.-The graduating
class of the Pennsylvania State College held
the first class day exercises ever held at the
college in the new chapel yesterday afternoon.
They were very interesting, especially the
presentation grafton by William Hawk, of
Dauphin county. In the evening the junior
oratorical contest was held, the first prize
being awarded to Benjamin Demming, of Har-
risburg, and the second to James Merick, Of
Philipsburg, Pa. Over 200 persons were
present. The toast master was Secretary of
State Charles Stone. Responses were m ade by
Hon. Edwin Willetts, Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture, Hon. Cyrus Gordon. of Clearfield,
and others. The exhibition drill of the cadets
was held on the campus this afternoon.
The election Of trustees for the next three
years resulted as follows: Hon. George Hood,
of Indiana; Hon. Andrew Carnegie; H. V.
White. of Bloomsbury; Joel Herr, of Cedar
Springs, and Hon. Cyrus Gordon, of Cleartield.
This evening an address was delivered before
the alumni by Selin Peabody, President of the
Illinois State University.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
EecIusinn and PnetrY.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich, editor of the atlantic
Monthly, with his wife and two children, sailed
for Liverpool this afternoon on the steamship
City of Paris. Immediately after his arrival in
London he will take quiet lodgings in the West
ern district. He will keep his address secret
from all friends and acquaintances in order
that he may finish, undisturbed, poem which
he began two years ago. This poem will be a
narrative ], 200 lines long of the time of Queen
Elizabeth. Early in August he will visit the
Exposition in Paris, and will return to Boston
next September. Mr.. Aldrich says that Will
lam Dean Howell will return to New York to
live after passing the summer near Belmont,
Mass. IL has been reported and generally be-
ieved Of late that Mr.. Howell had decided to
pass the remaining winters of his lite in Boston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
A FEAST OF REASON.
Concluding Exercises OF Lafayette College
Commencement. mt Easton.
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Concluding Exercises OF Lafayette College
Commencement, mt Easton.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
EAsToN, June 26.-The ffty-fourth annual
commencement of Lafayette College,was not
largely attended to-day because of heavy rain.
Pardee Auditorium was, however, well flled
to hear the orations by the graduating class at
10 o'clock A. M. President Knox, arrayed in
the traditional mortar board cap" and gown,
conducted the exercises and distributed the
diplomas. Twenty-six graduated in the clas-
sical course and Is in the Pardee scientific de-
partment. Among the gradua ates were: E. B.
camp, OF Indiana county; Chas L. Chalfant OF
Pittsburg; W. Fay, of Altoona; w. 81. Lutz of
Mansfield, O.; M. E. Powelton, of Plainfeld,
O., and B. N. Harry, of Bedford, Pa.
The first honor of the graduating class was
awarded TO Albert Hunt Willes, of Wilkes
barre, Pa The following honorary degrees
were conferred by the Board of Trustees:
son College, and George Nye Boardman, D. D..
Professor of Systematic Theology in the Theo-
logical Seminary Of the Congregational Church,
Chicago, Ill.
Doctor Of Diyinity-Rsv. J. B. Grier. class of
64, New York City; Rev. John Dixon, pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, N.
j.; Rev. M. Wooley Stayner, pastor of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago. ILL.,;
Rev. Benjamin T. Jones, Professor of Instruc.
tion in the English Version of the Bible in Lin
coin University, Pa.
Doctor of Philos ophy-James Eldon. A. NJ,
Principal of the State Normal School, Lock
Haven, Pa; Rev. Frederick E. Hopkins, pastor
OF the Congregational Church, New Canaan,
Conn.
Elected Trustee-Rev. George Edward Jones,
DID,, class of 49, Baltimore, Md.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony at the hall
the alumni and invited guests were entertained
by the ladies of Easton at dinner in the gymna-
SUM. Postprandal speeches were made by
Ario Pardee, of Hazelton, and John /. Blair,
Esq, of New Jersey. both members of the
Board of Trustees and munifcent friends of
the College, The former has gwen over $500 600
to the institution and will give more. Rev. Mr..
Parks, of Dayton, N, j., and others, spoke in
behalf of their different classes, and Mr, Rid
die. brother of DR.. M. B. Riddle, of the Western
Theological Seminary, responded to the toast,
THE Ladies'" This evening the President is
giving his annual levee to the graduating class,
and so end the commencement exercises.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
NO MORE WORKERS NEEDED.

Agencies in New York, Pittsburg and Else.
where Misleading Laboring Men.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
JoHNsTowN, Pa, June 26-General Hast
ings issued the following announcement this
evening: "Some employment agencies in New
York, Pittsburg and other cities are sending
laborers to Johnstown. They tell them they
will be given transportation and 81 per day
wages. These promises are practically false
pretenses. There are more laborers in johns
town now than can be employed, and the rate
of wages is not as high as stated. No work.
men should come to Johnstown at this time to
seek work."
The force of men now employed under con-
tractors in the flooded district of this vicinity
numbers about 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
A Vexed Question,

The subject of consolidation is now agitating
the people. The citizens of Millville and Cone
maugh boroughs received the taxes from the
Cambria Iron Company, and were never anx-
ious to join with Johnstown, because the latter
owed debt of $500 Even now these same
citizens are stirring up opposition and it is
doubtful whether the scheme will carry. Said
]. NJ. Rose, ESQ.,, this afternoon: "Now or
never is the time to consolidate. The boroughs
have all lost heavily and they can help to bear
each others burdens. If they were united the
river could be kept open, and there would be
less danger from high water, but the same old
opposition is urged against the plan. The
works are located in the smaller boroughs and
they derive all the benefit of the taxation Last
year the Cambria Iron Company paid $50 900 in
taxes into the treasury of Millville borough.
Johnstown doesn't receive any of it"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
Allegheny College commencement.

Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
MEANWHILE. June 26-Class day exercises
at Allegheny College occurred to-day and were
largely attended. There were nine orations
elected from the graduating class Of 80, all Of
which were of high order. At 2 P. NJ. the
Home Alumni Association gave banquet to
the visiting alumni on the college
campus which was very happy af-
fair. Tonight the grand commence
ment concert was given under the
auspices of the Conservatory of Music, while
five Greek societies at five different hotels
banqueted, Rumors Of designations in the
faculty are current, but thus far cannot be
traced to authoritative sources, since the pro-
ceedings of the Board Of Control are withheld
for the present. Among the distinguished
visitors are: Hon. ]. w. +. White, Rev. Z. w.
Smith, Dr. c. A. Smith. publisher of the
Christian Advocdte. DR.. Horner, of the Metho..
dist Book Depository. Dr.. G. A. Holmes and
Rev. ]. w. Mcintyre. of Pittsburg.
At midnight it was learned President Will
Jams had resigned because the Board of Trus-
tees would not support his demand for the res
ignation of Prof Stillwell and that his resig-
nation had been accepted promptly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
TAKEN FROM LIFE.

Cool treatment-A plate Of ice cream.
'sNone but the brave deserve the fair"
And even the brave can'tlive with some of 'em.
Brewster-That young fellow seems to
know more than you do.
Barclay-No wonder. I'm his father.
An EARLY Crop-Neighbor- Gig
ginRs, what are you raising?
Amateur gardener (sadly)-Blisters.
A Financier.-"Dorothy, think you are
dreadfully extravagant to buy all those things"
'.But my dear Rufus. had them charged"
In a Western Hotel.-Englishman (with
unseaIed letter)-Clerk, have you any gumP
Clerk-No, amt got no gum. Give yer chaw
terbacker
Newly Arrived Spirit-So you're the de-
funct Fahrenheit, are you?
Fahrenheit's shade-I am.
'rWell, is 1t hot enough for you 2"
OFF COLOR
A writer who, when young, was very green,
In time grew blue as years passed o'er his head.
You ask what caused this transformation scenel
The man grew blue because he was not read.
Rehearsing for Charades.-Freddy-N
Charlie you must propose to Angeline Tin her
sixth season. and, Angie. you must refuse him.
1t shall be ''Paradise Lost" Sea?
Charles thoughtlessly)-They'n never guess it
in the world.
"Hurry to the door, Mary, and let Mr..
Smith in. He has rung twice.
THAT isn't Mr.. Smith; it is the other young gen.
tlemau."
"welI wait minute, then. must change the
photographs on the mantel.''
Mrs. Houlihan-Teddy, have yez got any
change about yez to-noight9
Mr.. Houlihan-Yis clost upon dollar, Oh guess,
Mary.
Mrs. Houlihan-Well. kape 1t until the McGon-
igles come round. Oi'll show those Rourkes across
the way that they amt the only vans in the bloc.
who can rush the growler six times aV an eVenln'
WE SAT AND FIsHED.
Beside fern-fringed, dreamy brook
We sat and hshed, my love and L;
Iheld the pole and played the hook,
She sat and watched, close by.
We spoke of love, ah, idle dreami
Cupid was there to slyly guide
The line that ioated with the stream,
While we sat side by side.
We hshcd that day in Loves glad tide
played the hook and held the pole;
Forgot was all the world beside
Mine was the lovers role.
In l.ife's stern stream we, as Deiore
Are fishing but my happy role
Is changed; the dreamy days OF yore
Are past-she holds the pole.
-Ag From LVA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

The question whether Senator Chambers
ears were really pulled or not is now occu-
pying columns of editorial discussion be-
tween the Atlanta Constitution and the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. When
great editors get to wrestling with vital in
terests of this sort the political atmosphere
becomes thick with the sound of the contest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
HOPEFUL PROHIBlTIONISTS.
They Expect the Defeat of the Amendment
TO Increase Their Vote.

Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
HARRISBURG, June 26.-The overwhelming
defeat of the prohibitory amendment has not
visibly discouraged the third party Prohibi-
tionists, whose Chairman and other prominent
members of the organization met here to-day
and decided to hold their State Convention for
the nomination of candidate for State Treas
urer on the 18th of August, three weeks after
the Republican convention. Among those
present we're Chairman Barker. Acting Chair
man Stevens. Captain Irish, of Lawrence, and
Rev. Mcconnell, of Pittsburg. The place of
meeting was not fixed, but it will probably be
this city. The Prohibitionists expect to poll a
larger vote than usual on account Of the serious
blow given the prohibitory amendment in
Philadelphia and other Republican counties
four of which furnished 147, 900 of the l89, 700
majority given against the amendment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
"AND the rain it ralneth every day. "

The oil market is still showing dispo-
sition to dance around like hen on hot
gridiron. The hot gridiron in this case is
the uncertainty as to what the Standard
will do after it takes the Producers bundle
of oil, and gives that organization five cents
barrel profit for carrying that stock nearly
a year and half.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
The Knights of ST. John.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-At to-day's session
of the Roman Catholic Union of the Knights
of st. John the selection of the place of next
meeting resulted in the choice of Columbus
o. Officers were elected as follows: Supreme
Spiritual Director, Bishop Watterson, of Col
umbus; Supreme Commander, John Schueler,
of Rochester, N. Y: First Vice President L.
]. Herbert OF Washington; Secretary. Tim
otny j. Nolan, of Cleveland; Treasurer, George
]. Mathison, of Parkersburg, w. Va.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

THEappearance of something Iiketyphoid
fever at JohnstowD suggests the possibility
that premature confidence was felt in the
thorough sanitation of that place. The full
developments of the illness which has at
tackled several of the laborers there will be
waited for with interest, and in the mean
time the precautions against the spread of
the disease should be redoubled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

ago. The theory thatrobberies and murders
committed in the last decade do not count
may be in accordance with the precedents
that are being established nowadays; but if
the rule becomes universal it will afford
very good argument In favor of hanging our
murderers promptly after the commission of
aaoh deed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
A Society Event in Nebraska.

From the Chicago News.j
The people of Nebraska are the most So
ciable of human beings. A lynching commit
tee in that State caught murderer the other
day and then issued polite invitations to all the
elite of the neighborhood to come and grace
the impending festivities. A notable gather
ing was soon on the ground, and then the cere.
mony of COMPRISING the neck of the prisoner
with rope was successfully performed. To
turn hanging into o society event at which
everyone is in good spirits except the corpse
is to triumph over some rather serious OBJ
stacles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
SOLDIERS ORPHANS COMMISSION.

II viii Hold Its First Meeting In Harris.
burg To-Duy-Its Composition.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
HARRISBURG, June 26.-The Soldiers Or
phans' Commission will organize in this city TO-
morrow The commission is to consist of the
Governor, Senators Reyburn and Goblin and
Representatives Stewart. Of Philadelphia;
Skinner, of Fulton, and Kaufman, of Lancas-
ter, and five members of the Grand Army of
the Republic to be appointed by Department
Commander Stewart No action will likely be
taken at the meeting to change the existing
management of the schools, the act creating
the commission allowing those having control
of them ample time to get ready for the new
order of things contemplated by the Legisla-
ture-the renting of schools for the accommo-
dation of the children of soldiers orphans un-
der the direction of the commission.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
s1,ooo,ooo for Flood sufferers.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM. TO THE DIsPArcH.l
HARRISBURG. June 28-Before the close of
this week the Governors relief fund, made up
of contributions from every State in the Union,
will have reached sl,0O0,0O0 Among the last
remittances is one from Little Rock, Ark,
amounting to 1895. The Relief Commission
appointed by Governor Beaver will meet In
thfs city tomorrow afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
The Encn mpment Of the Fiflh.

Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
BEDFORD SPRINGS, June 26-Colonel Burch
field, of the Fifth Regiment, was here to-day
and selected a site for the encampment of his
regiment here on the 10th of July for ten days
The site selected is on the Springs company's
property, occupying the large meadow south OF
the hotel. The Colonel said it was one of the
best grounds for summers encampment he
has ever seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

The success that has attended the expert
ment in Allegheny City of drilling artesian
wells in the park for furnishing pure drink
ing waterwill warrant Pittsburg in adopting
thatmethod to introduce little variety in its
water supply-when it gets some parks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

A FLIPPANT cotensporary, in comment
ing upon the fact that President Harrison
declined the other day to LET the badge of
the Patriotic Sons of America be pinned
upon his coat, said: President Harrison's
father was elected to Congress several times
as Known Nothing." Supposing the fact to
be true, should not the Presidents course
be recognized as establishing q gratifying
independence of the precedent set by his an
cestor?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
Complaints of Citizens.

There is enough material in Johnstown to
make several small-sized rows. A representa-
tive citizen said this afternoon: 1--WE still have
some bright young fellows In Johnstown who
can do clerical work and be glad of an oppor-
tunity, but I notice most of the places are
given to outsiders. 1 need not tell you that the
people are mad at it all over the town. They
wonder why carpenters are brought in from
other places, when there are men in Johnstown
who can do the work. So far as know the
carpenters employed in building the stores are
from distance. We have local contractors
here who applied for the job of clearing up,
but they were answered that they might en-
ploy their friends to assist them. and were on
this ground refused. Other contractors stepped
in and reaped the benefit. Many of the car
penters are at work, but they are not getting
State prices"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

A RATHER queer statement was quoted in
the House of Lords the other day to the
effect that 20, 900 tuns OF bad rum and gin are
sold every year along $50 miles of the West
African coast by merchants who are alleged
to be excellent men and many of them sim
cere Christians" If true, the statement is
calculated to give the world new light on
what constitutes sincere Christianity and
excellent humanity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Plans.

The Pennsylvania road has not yet decided
whether it will rebuild its roundhouse in Cone
maugh or Woodvale. The tracks at Cone
maugh will be replaced as they were before the
flood. There were four nam tracks and five
side ones. The roundhouse held from 20 to q
engines. Foreman Kelly of the car inspectors,
said to-day that the road had land enough
north of the tracks at Woodyale to lay II
tracks, and the company was thinking of re-
building the roundhouse there. They could
make yards for east-bound trains at Woodvale
and yards for west-bound trains at Conemaugh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

IT is interesting to learn that the pro-
posed Pottery Trust will be encouraged by
American lovers of art" The artistic
work of the trust will evidently be in the
line OF making each piece of pottery SO
costly that none but the wealthy can afford
to buy it, and keep it as unique article of
yertu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
MUST KEEP UP RATES.
So Decides Chairman Abbott in the Case of
the Chicago and Alton.

CHICAGO, June 26-0hairman Abbott of the
Western States Passenger Association has de-
cided adversely to the application Of the Chi
cago and Alton for permission to reduce the
passenger rate from Chicago to Denver He
says there is not sufficient evidence to support
the charge that the tickets of rival lines are
being handled by scalpers in such way as to
cut the rate, and that the situation does not
warrant reduction.
The Chicago and Alton refuses to abide by
this decision, and announces that the first class
limited rate, which is now $50 85 between Chi
cago and Denver, will be reduced to S26, taking
effect July l. The other Denver lines will of
course follow suit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THE COLLEGE CAMP.
Tents and Pleasure Grounds for Alumni and
Under Graduates.

Under Graduates.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
HARRISBURG. June 26.-One hundred and
seyenty-fve tents are being erected at Mt
Gretna for the accommodation of the alumni
and under graduates of Trinity College. who
will encamp on the ground from Friday next
until the 9th of July. The college faculty will
camp in Lebanon. Several hundred lamp posts
are being put in place in and about the camp;
three ''tennis" grounds are being laid out; a
grand stand is nearly completed overlooking
the baseball grounds, and everything that can
be thought Of to contribute to the the comfort
and enjoyment of Mr.. Coleman's college friends
Is being done. Baseball teams from Harvard,
The camp of the college faculty and alumni
will attract more people from Lebanon than an
encampment of the National guard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
MysterIous Flotsnm and Jetsam.

VINEYARD HAVEN, MASS, June 26-Several
empty crockery crates constitute the only new
wreckage found on the Nantucket shore to-
day. Mr.. R. Hawley of the Anchor line, is at
Nantucket endeavoring to ascertain the iden-
tity of the steamer Victoria from which the
wreckage comes. He says the first bills of
lading found were from the Anchor line
steamer and were thrown overheard. OF the
last ones he knows nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

THE case of young Flann seems to balance
pretty closely with some of the reported
prizes drawn from lotteries few months
ago, and leave large balance for the un-
accounted for expenditures of the other fools
who threw away their money on the lottery
suindia
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
sailing Through Ice.

BALTIMORE, June 28.-The steamer Hun
garia, Captain Leithauser. arrived this morn
ing from Hamburg witlN1Oi immigrants. The
Captain reports on June 10 in latitude 45o 49,
north. longitude 47o III west, the Hungaria
passed through an immense ice field. There
were six or seven bergs over so feet in height,
and about 20 smaller ones, beside considerable
quantity Of drift ice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
Money for Surviving Relatives.

The Committee on Valuables submitted to
General Hastings detailed report Of every
thing found on the bodies at the various
morgues. Five thousand seven hundred and
thirty-two dollars and ninety-eight cents have
been turned over to relatives and friends.
ISRAEL,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
HER HUSBANDS BODY BURNED.
Sad Experience Of Mrs. Charles johnson,
Widow of Prominent X. p.

Widow of Prominent X. p.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
MARsHALLTowN, Iowa, June 28-Charles
johnson, of this city. the well-known agent
of the State Knights Of Pythias Insurance As
sociation. died suddenly at Spirit Lake Monday
evening. He had been sick week, but had
improved so much that his wife, who had gone
there to nurse him, returned to her home
here. Being notified of his death she went
after the body, but was not permitted to see it,
the report being started that he died of small
pox She claims that directly after her arrival
parties there fired the building in which John.
son died, and 1t was burned, body and all. She
charges the attending physician with the deed.
There is difference of opinion as to Johnson's
disease, and much excitement prevails. The
widow returned this morning prostrated with
grief and horror.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
CommissIouer Tanner at Chaulauoua.

WASHINGTON, June e&.-Commissioner Tan
ner, of the Pension Bureau, left Washington
last night for Ottawa Kan, where, on next
Friday, be will deliver an address at the Chau-
tauqua Assembly then to be in session at that
July 6, ard on the intermediate days viii speak
atCouncil Bluffs and Lincoln, possibly Beatrice
aud Omaha,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

THE effort that is being made to secure a
pardon for the notorious desperate, Robert
Younger, who is now confined on a life SEN
tence for murder in Minnesota, is based upon
the fact that his numerous cold-blooded
crimes were committed ten or twelve years