Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-18
YESTERDAYS DISPATCH.
Brief Summary of Leading Features Of the
Mammoth DouhI. N,-,h.r

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Mammoth Double Number.
Gladstone's gain In popularity is something
wonderful. At the theaters and music halls
the mere mention Of his name Is sufficient to
set the crowds to cheering. The Remington
election is the most serious reverse sustained
by the Tory Unionist Government since it
came into power. The Liberals are rejoicing
Richard Manifold, the American actor, has
met with most favorable reception In Lon
don. Chamberlain and Churchill have fallen
out. A revolutionary demonstration was made
on Saturday by large body of unemployed
London laborers who paraded under black
flag and listened to the seditious speeches Of
Socialists Bismarck and portion Of his Min
istry are involved in adispute over the financial
policy Of the Government. The Socialists con-
tinne to oppose the ruling powers. Emperor
William says he fayors peace. and believes he
has insured it.
Late advices from Samoa state that all is
quiet on the island The American and En-
glish consulates are still guarded against pos
sible outbreak. Ex.President Cleveland made
speech at the banquet of the Friendly Sons
of St Patrick in New York. Chicago steel
men say that a combination of interests is nee
essary toSenable the Western manufacturers to
compete with Pittsburg. It is feared that
Mary Anderson's illness may result in the loss
of her reason. The mutilated body of an un-
known man was found hanging to tree near
Ryerson's Station, Greene county, Pa. Wash
ington and Harrisburg news and gossip Of un-
usual interest was furnished by special cor
respondents.
AN old landmark On Fifth avenue extension
is to be removed to make room for a large
business block. The license court sits to-day.
Local manufacturers expressed their views on
the Western steel trusts. Prof. Brashear de-
livered an interesting lecture on celestial pho
Biography. Poker rooms were raided in the
West End and on the Southside. Two men
were fatally injured by gas explosion near
Manor.
Thirteen thousand people witnessed the ball
game in London. The Chicagos won easily;
score, IL to g. A special article on fox hunting
and the review and record of sporting events
at home and abroad made the sixth page a
most interesting one. The music world, market
reports, editorials and all the regular depart
ments were also reple.e with good matter.
Another instalment of the fascinating story
1.-THE LILY of Rochon," was continued in the
second part. Bill Nye told more about his
extraordinary experiences in hotels and on the
road. Gail Hamilton used her sharp-pointed
pen IN dissecting Robert Elsmere," and sue
ceeded in producing bright and readable
essay on that much discussed theme. Eliakim
Eastman contributed one of his pleasing
sketches Of New England village life. Car
penter told how Cinnamon live and labor in
their native land. Blakely Hall had the bold
ness to assume that the American girl is not
perfect and to state why. Evelyn Malcolm
advised women how to attain beauty of face
and form. Henry Haynie gave some useful
hints to Americans who may contemplate
visiting Paris or London this year.
Rev. George Hodges pointed out the
benefits to be derived from the
daily perusal of good newspaper. An inter-
esting biographical sketch Of the Rev. George
M. Scott, Mrs. Harrison's grandfather, and
his labors in this vicinity, was part Of the
contents of The eleventh page. The author of
Don't" answered numerous questions relating
to etiquette. Prof. Shaler told of the import
ance of recent discoveries in the realms Of
natural science. Frank Fern gave the history
of St. Patrick. Goodfriend wrote about the
ball players visit to Egypt. Clara Bellies
chat; Wakeman's letter from Ireland; "Sun-
day Thoughts Bessie Bramble's Southern
notes, Captain Kings account of some thrill
ing fights with Indians; E. W. Bartlett's
description of the method of making paper, and
an illustrated article on the new gold fields in
Lower California were other features of a
most excellent number of THE DISPATCH.