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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
CURIOUS CHINESE CUSTOMS.

The highest ambition Of Chinsman Is to
have nice coffin and a fine funeral.
WHEN Chinaman expects present and II
does not come he sends one of lesser value.
A PREVIOUS acquaintance between the male
and female prevents them from marriage,
For this reason man seldom weds girl of his
town.
MEN wear long petticoats and carry fans,
while the women wear short jackets and carry
canes. Boats are drawn by horses, carriages
move by sails.
WHEN Chinaman desires visitor to dine
with him he does not ask him to do SO, but
when he does not wish him to stay he puts the
question: "Won't you stay and dine with me,
please?' The visitor will then know he is not
wanted.
If Chinaman desires the death Of an enemy
he goes and hangs himself upon that enemy's
door. It is considered sure way to kill not
only that particular enemy, but members Of
his entire family will be in jeoparday Of losing
their lives
In China one can always borrow money on
the strength of having son, bus nobody would
advance him cent if he had dozen daugh-
bcis. 1uO AOklhOA 10 % pchoibiO Aot shO uODb VI
bis father for three generations. The latter Is
only responsible for the debts Of her own hus.
band.
: OLD men play ball and fly kites, while chill
dren fold their arms and look on. Old women
instead Of the young, are the idols Of society.
Lovemaking is only done three days before
marriage. 1t is not only considered the safest
way to get ahead of rival, but the surest way
to get wife without losing much time.
WHEN Chinaman meets another he shakes
and squeezes his own hands and covers his
head. If great friends had not seen each other
for long time they would rub shoulders until
they got tired. Instead Of asking each others
health they would say: How is your stom-
ach?" or Have you eaten your ricef" "How
old are your "How much did you pay for
your sandsls7n
A RICH mans servant gets no salary, yet
many are the applicants; while big salaries are
paid to the servants OF the common people, but
few make applications The perquisites ofthe
former often more than triple the salaries Of
the latter, which is the sole reason Of these
differences. To encourage honesty and sim
cerity. confidential clerks and statesmen in all
branches Of industry receive an annual netper-
centage Of the FIRMS business besides the =
regular salary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

AN OHIO man testifes that on six diff
erent occasions he was tempted to commit
suicide, "but on each occasion the feeling
went away soon after 1 had eaten some
chicken salad" This indicates some use
for the chicken salad; but more definite
statement of the way in which this result
was obtained would be valuable. The pub
lie is still left in the dark whether after eat
ing chicken salad and Drawing its mysteries,
the tormentor is indisposed to face the mys-
teries of the future life, or whether the eff
ect of the salad is to convince him of the
reality of state of future punishment to
make him avoid it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
ONLY NECESSARY CHANGES.
Mr.. Wanamaker Talks About the Removals
In His Department..

Mr.. Wanamaker Talks About the Removals
In His Department.
NEW YORK, June 25-Postmaster General
Wanamaker was asked to-day: "Why are re-
movals made SO rapidly?'
"They are not made rapidly The daily
changes going on in city of 59, 600 inhabitants
are many; and if our postmasters were all put
together in a city they would make a city of
that size. There would be deaths and resigna-
tions, necessary removals and expirations of
the terms of service that would naturally re-
quiie many hundreds Of new appointments
every week."
'But there is great deal of criticism because
of removals?"
"Yes, it has always been So and always will
be SO, until it becomes the custom of the Gov
ernment to publish the actual reasons for these
changes. In many instances they are upon in
spectors' reports which, if published, would
destroy the future of the man and leave a
shadow upon his family. For the same reason
no information is given to the public on re-
movals, or the cause of removal, where there is
no inspectors report, but affidavits filed by the
people. which in themselves are sufficient to
put the Department under severe criticism If
removals are not promptly made. There has
been often much criticism because of the
politics involved, when the sole cause
of the removal has been drunken
ness, NEGLECT of duty and clearly
proved unftness to hold the Important Office Of
postmaster. 1t is very true that no business
man would set aside good clerk because of his
politics; neither wonld he hold poor clerk and
let his business suffer because of the politics in
the case. To allow a postmaster to serve out
his term who does not put in an appearance at
his office more than once in several weeks, or
who sits at his business several squares away
and manages the postoffice with women and
boys has no merit in 1t to win the approval of
any community. To be sure the department
does not expect to please everybody any more
than we expect to hunt up the people who make
false statements about the methods of pro-
cedure here in order to give explanations.
1t frequently comes to our knowledge that
postmasters are saying that they do not expect
to remain long, and it Is no matter of interest
to them to attend any longer to the office for
the Few months of their unexpired term. In
some cases postmasters have returned to their
business occupation and allowed their offices to
drift 1t would seem to be better for the good
OF the people it these people would resign in
stead of waiting to have complaints lodged
against them and then be removed by the de-
partment. The people who are drawing their
pay from the Government ought to be COM
PEELED to give faithful service or resign, and if
they do neither the department will recon-
mend their removal, no matter how much criti-
cism and misapprehension of the fact may be
made,n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

the clergy in the belief that the stage has
not always that strict regard for the un-
adorned truth in its claims upon public
patronage, which the doctrines of the church
hold to be vital.
The necessity of inspecting and seeing
refined and classical entertainments re-
hearsed before admitting them to the
churches will, we trust. be impressed upon
the clerical mind by the experience of the
New Jersey brethren.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
Teaching Them n Lesson.

Henry A. Maas.. the 19year-old boy who was
arrested last night for Wholesale frauds on his
fathers business friends and other firms with
which the family had account by means of 500
checks with the old gentleman's name on. was
in court to-day. He was very elegantly dressed
in black cheviot. patent leather shoes, silk hat
and tan oolored gloves. In addition to the city
people he defrauded Troy hotel man was also
favored with some of the 500 slips of paper.
All his victims told their stories in court but
the young man simply remarked that they de-
served to lose a little for their carelessness in
business. Pretty chorus gieis and the races
were responsible for the has.cial difficulties
that led young Mas to forge his fathers sigma
ture. The matter will be adjusted and the
prosecution dropped
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

might be disputed, it is not surprising; but
the very bitterness and exaggeration of the
assaults upon his administration, while
failing to shake the confidence of his su-
periors, must instruct him in the degree of
vigilance to be maintained in his bureau to
prevent mistakes. Thus it so happens that
the new Commissioner may ultimately owe
part of his success to those who, what
ever errors existed, minimize the force of
their structures by too plainly intending the
Corporal personal as well as partisan i'll
turu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
A Novel Way of saying 1t.
From the Chicago Tribune.j
Old Vesuvius is terribly seasick again.
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Hou. Jobu w. Wallace.

NEWCASTLE, June I.-Hon. John w. Wallace
died at his home in this city at late hour last
night. He was born in Beaver county near the
present town of Bridgewater in December, 1878.
He was Instructor Of the Darlington Beaver
County Academy for some years. When about %
years Of age he began the study of medicine and in
is50 moved to this city where he has since been a
practicing physician. In 1880 he was elected to
Congress and reelected again in 1874. He was
paymaster In the Union army from 1883 to 1866. He
was a man largely known in this part of the coun-
try and during HIS public career made many warm
personal friends among the prominent men OF the
nation, among them being James q. Blaine and
Simon Cameron. The funeral will take place on
Thursday morning,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

The Simultaneous appearance of Rus
sian war scare and the omnipresence Of the
green midge in the Western wheat fields
may leave some doubt as to the size of the
next wheat crop; but it proves beyond dis
pute that the bull on the wheat exchanges is
extremely active at the season when June
and July corners are possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
DOING A RUSHING BUSINESS.
The Johnstown Banks In n Remarkably
Flourishing Condition.

IFROM STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
JoHNsTowN, June G.-The Johnstown banks
continue to do rushing business. From the
time they are opened until closed steady
stream of people pours in. The financial con-
dition of the banks is assured, and the citizens
have the greatest confidence in the integrity of
the institutions.
Il wish 1 had $40, 900 invested in the First Ma
tional" said Captain Kuehn to-day. II would
not want safer investment. They did a com
mercial business altogether, and their losses
are nothing at all. / have money deposited in
the Savings Bank, and am not afraid of il.
They have over 1000 securities, consisting
of good mortgages on the land. The food does
not affect their financial standing"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
Public Baths TO be L,ocated,
The Force 10 be Cut Down.

According to Colonel Douglass orders the
force of men connected with the State Board
of Health will be cut down. DIR. Lee has $50
men working for him, but by Saturday they
will be reduced one-half. A local force has
been put on to clean up the cellars. Miss Susie
caring for her sick sister. : This y young Jung lady
was the head laundress in Colonel Linton's
laundry, and during the excitement of the flood
displayed remarkable GOODNESS and saved seven
of her girl companions beside pulling out Of
the water an old man and colored citizen.
ISRAEL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
BALL TALK.

A baseball flew o'er the fields one day.
A tennis ball passed near by;
"Why. where are you flying so fast away?"
The tennis ball paused to cry.
IA pitcher brought me to this, - he said,
IA temperance one, at that;
lie hurled me forth with an achinghead-
I've just come of abat.''
Then the tennis ball laughed In boisterous way,
AS though he would burst his jacket
''Then here we part I'm sorry to say,
\ For I'm going of on q racqnet.ns
-1ep FORK Epepfno Ssn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

SHARP sarcasms at the eccentricities of
American politics are discounted by the
story of how Mr.. Chamberlain, at Tory
meeting in Lancashire, alluded to his wife,
and when one of his auditors called out,
(which is her." he called upon Mrs.
Chamberlain to rise to her feet and bow her
acknowledgment American politicians
have not yet gone to the degree of parading
their wives before the public. unless those
ladies have the misfortune to be married to
Presidents,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

The latest trade story is that Of
a corner in human hair, which several i'm
porters are said to have bought up so as to
control the supply for the next year or two.
This is bad news for the bald-headed of the
softer sex; but they may find compensation
in the economic fact that if the price of hu-
man hair goes up the industry of producing
it will receive decided stimulus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

THE drop in the coffee market may be
taken as a slight mitigation of the advance
in the price Of sugar. 1t is comforting to
know that some agency outside of the COM
bination is tempering the wind to the shorn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

OKLAHOMA seems bound to take rank as
the typical Western city. In less than two
months after it was founded, it announces a
grand celebration of the Fourth of July, to
which excursion trains are to be run and at
which 10000 people are to be present.
Probably the estimate of attendance par
takes of the usual Western exaggeration,
but there does not seem to be very much
room for doubt that Oklahoma is rushing
thinrs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

A TOTAL of four million dollars of con-
tributions to the aid Of the Johnstown suf-
ferers is one of the best evidences that self
ishness is not the only motive that controls
society in these days. 1t may look good
deal as if that was the most powerful factor
in commerce during ordinary periods; but
occasionally evidence to the contrary comes
in the disguise of calamity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

THE statement is made that over g, 2,000,-
900, 900 is invested in the dairy business in
this country, and that nearly 100000, 900
gallons of milk are produced every year,
with a value Of about $500, 100000. And
notwithstanding the regular sarcasm at the
expense of the dairy business, neither the
stock invested nor the products, contain half
as much water as the same amount of rail-
way capital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

The executions of Mrs. Whiteling and
"Red Nosed Mike" yesterday give evil
dence that hanging is not played out in
some parts of Pennsylvania; but there is
still need for some demonstration of the
fact in Allegheny county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

FORAKER appears to have the slate set
up for denomination at Columbus. He may
be equally successful in securing his re-
election for third term; but the pitcher
which goes often to the well, in politics as
elsewhere, is in danger of meeting with
disaster
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
Want bnt Little Of Belot.

From the London GIobe.i
At the end of the performance. in London, Of
the play which Nj. Sydney Grundy has founded
on novel by Adolph Belot, one Of the Specta-
tors was heard to murmur:
We want but little of Belot
Nor want that little long,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

The epidemic of defalcations seems to
call for heroic measures. Something in the
line of that sentence administered by Judge
Stowe the other day, will, if applied gener-
ally, be likely to check the trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

THE northwestern railroads are vigor-
ously engaged in cutting rates and each
others throats and laying the blame on
everything except the true cause, namely,
their own folly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
Caught BY Little Cupid,

John McGee. real cowboy has been ap-
pointed patrolman on the police force, and
Will be given beat on the East Side. McGee
was with Buffalo Bills Wild West show, and
should have sailed for Europe with the combi-
nation, but was caught by pretty little
Gotham girl whom he stopped over to marry.
He is q years of age, over feet high, and
wears his hair long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
A Masonic Dedication,

srecial Telegram to The Dispatch.
CLARION June 25.-Clarion Lodge F. A.
M, of Clarion, Pa, will dedicate their hand
soma new hall to-day. With fraternal sym
pathA for their suffering brethren of Johns
town. pa, the dedication will be without, the
usual pDmp customary on these occasions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

The month of June is evidently trying
its best to preserve its character to the end,
of going wet both in meteorological and
constitutional respects.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
An Unusual Sight,

From LIE Chat Noir.j
The usual actors nose on top of mint julep
looks very like a poppy in bunch Of ferns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
But He Noticed IL.

admiral Porter passed through the city this
morning en- route to Newport. He remarked to
reporter that General Buffers last attack
upon him was beneath his notice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
She Walked In Her Sleep.

Mrs. Anna Deves, a somnambulist, walked
down Fulton street at o'clock this morning in
her night dress; bare footed and hatless. She
tainted when awakened by a policeman. When
revived at the station house she was taken
home in a cab
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
Living With His Neck Broken.

MERIDEN, CONN, June 25.-Owen McMin-
nan had his neck broken by fall on Sunday.
He is still alive. and his neck has been inclosed
in plaster cast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
DEVOTED TO CHARITY.

Good Work of the Red Cross Society In
Johnstown-Located There for the Sum-
mer, IL Necessary-Much Money Spent In
Caring for the sick-Pntients In the Hos
pitfalls.
lFRpM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTOwN, June 25-The Red Cross peo-
pie are very nicely situated in their new quar-
ters in an open field out the Bedford turnpike.
Miss Barton still occupies the tent near the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, but she intends
to locate at the new general hospital. The
society has come to stay here all summer II
necessary, and has already spent pile OF
money in caring for the sick.
Cases In the Hospitals.
Drs. Starkie and Lott and Miss Dock, OF
Harrisburg the trained nurse, are attending
to the patients. They have eight cases in the
hospitals. two suffering from malaria fever, and
one is supposed to have typhoid fever DR..
Lee, however, states that there is not a case OF
typhoid fever1n the place. DR.. Lott finds that
the ailments of the people are complicated by
nevous prostration. This is naturally expected.
Charles Schiek and ]. 81. Schultz were dis
charged.
Other Work Equally Good.
But outside the hospital the Red Gross
doctors are doing big work. Yesterday they
treated 80 cases and 40 the day before. 1t was
reported to them that many of the people are
sick in Cambria City, and they went down there
this afternoon to investigate. They are also
dispensing large quantities of drugs. They
now have % beds in the general hospital, and
are increasing their facilities daily. Miss
Foster, President of the w. G. T. U, of Cambria
county, is patient at the hospital.
The people have learned to love the members
OF the Red Cross Society, and they frequently
send in donations of flowers and strawberries.
John Gerhart, who was injured by house
falling in on him, is getting well.
Public Baths to be Located.
The society has decided to locate 30 bathtubs
in public places. A tent will be put over them
and an attendant will look after them. Ten of
the tubs have been contributed to the Red
Cross Society and the balance will be furnished
by the society They will be located as soon as
possible. This has been one of the greatest
necessities, and the people are thankful Some
body has taken up the matter. Miss Dock, the
trained nurse, comes from one of the best
families in Harrisburg. She is an intelligent
lady, and devoted to her work. DR.. Lott said
she was delighted with the prospect of nursing
typhoid fever patient.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
REyERIEs OF A PHILOSOPHER.

Language isn't part of speech; it's the
whole Of it.
Children cry for the moon. Men want
the earth.
A man doesn't feel in the least inflated
when blown up by his wife.
The first chapter in the history of young
woman's love is chap. won.
When the small boy gets new pair ot
shoes there Is something new under the son.
There is good deal of humor written on
the subject Of marriage; but after all matrimonial
matches should not be made light Of.
There are nice little pretty green oases all
through the desert Of life but the fat man who
breaks suspender while running to catch train
can't be persuaded Of this.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
ONE SWEET THING LEFT.
A Beautiful Rosebush Preserved Among the
Ruins of Johnstown.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

JoHNsTowN, June &-It is pleasant to see a
lovely rose bush, with its sweet flowers bloom
ing among the rubbish, the only attractive
thing left. DR.. Lee sent some of his men to
clear away the wreckage about a lady's home.
snow. doctor - She said. s.saye the rose bush.
II your men can't remove the rubbish without
injuring the bush, take it out and 1 will re-
plant it. God has left me the roses and
don't want them destroyed"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26
SWEET SUMNER.

SWEET SUMMER.
The grass is green up on the lawn,
And June her sunny forces musters;
And overcoats are put in pawn,
And taken out are linen busters.
THE AMATEUR GARDENER.
For deadly revenge he pants,
AS we see by his terrible frown;
The hens are destroying bis plants
As fast as he puts them down.
WELCOME.
The days are here again for sport;
How Welcomes the vacation
For teachers, boys and girls-in short
The bored Of education.
A Philadelphia chemist claims to have
discovered new method Of distilling whisky, or
In other words, process by which whisky can be
made from water by the admixture ofcertain oils,
new way we suppose Of ''ustsz oil to still the
waters.n
"It is no use telling you to look pleasant"
said the photographer to the pretty young lady as
he prepared to unmask his camera. 'for you can
not look anything else than pleasant" And this
observation so pleased her that she smiled all over
and the picture was great success.
THE NEWS OF THE DAY.
The breath of June Is in the air,
Young apples are the trees on.
The skies are blue, the days are fair,
We've reached thesummer season.
Near closing are the public schools
The bees are gathering honey,
The boys are buying baseball poois
And losing lots Of money
Correct Diagnosis (feeellng paH
TENTS pulse)-Whas is your husbands busis
ness?
Patients wife-He is merchant.
D.-Has he been overworking himself Of latsi
W-Not that am aware Of.
ID. (musingly)-Singu ngular.
r. W.-He bought an amateur photographer's
trying to make picture.
D.-H'ml Brain fever.
-Aafron sAs sostss cosrssf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-26

Good Work of the Red Cross Society In
Johnstown-Located There for the Sum.
mer, IL Necessary-Much Money Spent In
Caring for the sick-Pntients In the Hos
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-07-11
nIaEAaEa nF WOMAN.

Such as has bafod tho skill Of all other physi'
clans and remedies, Dr. burner quickly ourea'
Cancers, tumon, 1brold and polypold rowihs
cured without the use Of the knlfo or cauilloa,
No cutting, no pain. no danger.
MANHOOD PERFECTLY RESTORED
Quick, painless mud certain care for Impotence,
Lost Manhood, spornat tlrrhooa, Lossos, Weak
moss and Nervous Debility, alao for Proslatltli.
VarloooolO aud All private diseases. whether from
lmprudOnt habits Of youth or sexual oroosuos In
mature years, or any oauso that deblllteteu tho
sexual functions, spiodIly and psrmantly cured
Consultation FREQ aud strictly confidential, Ablo.
luto curoi guaranteed. No risk incurred.
BrlLKrsY on FRS scientifically treated and
positively cured w mover faillng method,
FnEu EXAMINATION og rnn URiNn, Each person
npplylnR for medical treatment uhould send or