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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13
disease having an origin in the service and
line OF duty. Two or three necessary facts.
VIZ. Oalacko.

:, having an origin in the service and
line OF duty. Two or three necessary facts.
VIZ: muster and disability, are USUALLY ans.
G II p OF easy proof; but the third, origin
~ the service, is often difficult and in MANY
TTslservlng cases are.impossible to establish.
h amas very many of those who endured the
ilaroships OF our most bloody and arduous
tGaalnPalgns are now disabled from diseases
III mad real. but not traceable origin in
=; .ne service. do not doubt. Besides, there
Is another class composed of men, many Of
whom served an enlistment of the three fnll
years ana of re-enlisted veterans, who added
q. iourth year of service and who escaped
tne casualties of battles and the
assaults of disease who were
always ready for any detnil.
VINO were in every battle line of their com.
neaith, and have, since the close of the war.
~hlle nghting with the same
1NDoM1TABLE AND INDEPENDENT SPIRIT
d dGe contest Of civil life been overcome by
mat mat the pension roll already involves very
large annual expenditure. Neither am /
deterred by that fact from recommending
mat congress grant pension to such honor.
aDiy discharged soldiers and sailors of the
caSn war as, having rendered substantial
service during the war, are now dependent
upon their own labor for maintenance.
and, by disease or casualty, are incapaci.
lated from earning 1T. Many of the men
VINO would be included in this form of relief
are now dependent upon public aid, and
1t does not. in my Judgment, consist
with the national honor that they shall
continue to subsist upon the local relief
gwen unfortunately to paupers, instead
of f upon the special and generous provision
OF the nation they served SO gallantly and
unselfishly. Our people will, I am sure.
very generally approve such legislation, and
am equally sure that the survivors Of the
union army and navy will feel a grateful
sense of relief when this worthy and suffer-
ing class of their comrades are fairly cared
for. S'-e"
There are, it seems, manifest
INEQUALITIES OF THE EXISTING LAW
that should be remedied. To some of these
the secretary of the interior has called at
tention. It is gratifying to be able to state
that with the adoption of new and better
methods in the war department the calls of
the pension Office for information as to the
military and hospital records of pension
claimants are now promptly answered, and
the injurious and vexatious delays that have
heretofore occurred are entirely avoided.
This will greatly facilitate the adjustment of
all pension claims.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13
The World's Fair.

The proposition to observe the 4Ooth:anni-
versary of the discovery of America by the
opening of a worlds fair or exposition in
some one Of our great cities, will be pre-
sented for the consideration of congress. The
value and interest of such an exposition
may we'll claim the promotion of the general
Dnv oS>~SAeeA
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13
Pensions.

'ae law providesa pension for every SOL
M and sailor who was mustered into the
VICE OF the United States during the civil
NJ ans is now suffering from wounds or
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13
Department of Agriculture.

The creation of an executive department
to be known as the department of agricult-
ure. by the act of February 9 last, was q
wise and timely response to request which
had long been respectfully urged by the
farmers of the country, but much remains
to be done to perfect the organization Of the
department SO it may fairly realize the ex-
pectations which its creation excited. In
this connection attention is called to the
suggestions contained in the report of the
secretary, which is herewith submitted.
The need of law officer for the depart
ment, such as is provided for the other
executive departments, is manifest. The
failure of the last congress to make the
usual provision for the publication of the
annual report should be promptly remedied.
The public interest in the report and its
value to the farming community, l am sure,
will not be diminished under the new Or
ganization of the department.
THE WEATHER SERVICE.
recommend that the weather service be
separate from the war service and estab-
lished as bureau in the department of ag-
riculturc. This will involve an entire re-
organization. both of the weather bureau
and of the signal corps, making of the first
n purely civil organization and of the other
a purely military staff corps.
The report of the chief signal officer shows
that the work of the corps on the military
side has been deteriorating.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13
The Dark Continent.

The story Of SANKEY'S last march
through Africa cannot fail to be one OF
thrilling interest. It has been march
of incredible hardship and extreme
danger. The rescue Of Emin has been
heroic enterprise, and the first adj
vices indicate that it has been one OF
rich results from q scientific stand
point. 1t may be the last, as it is GER
tainly the greatest Of Stanley's ex-
PLOTS. But other explorers will take
up the work, and the time is not far
distant when light will be let into the
dark continent.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13

The good that men do may be inter-
red with their bones, but the collins O!
some men are not crowded.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13

ho dhe unsettled state of the titles to large
We SeAco and Arizona has greatly retarded
Mc development of those territories, and
m, seon should be made by law for the
MGGihpt trial and final adjustment before a
ss .l tribunal or commission of all claims
ssseu upon Mexican grants. 1t is not Just
H., sn intelligent and enterprising people
,.al they should be disturbed and their
Ini perlty retarded by these old conten-
S Cf'.s: express the hope that differences
h, ,l as to methods may yet give way
VIC urgency of the case,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-12-13

We should also make provision for q
naval reserve to consist of such merchant
ships, of American construction and of q
specified tonnage and speed, as the owners
will consent to place at the use of the gov
eminent in case of need as ironed cruisers.
England has adopted this policy and as a
her naval list some of the fastest steamships
in the world. A proper supervision of con-
struction of such vessels would make their
conversion into effective ships of war very
easy. I am an advocate of economy IN our
national expenditures, but it is a misuse of
terms to make this word describe policy
that withholds an expenditure for the purpose
of extending our foreign commerce. The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Minister to Mexico. Maybe.

A political character that will attract some
attention in the next four years is Hon. Ros-
well q. Horr, of Michigan, ex-member of the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Horr is an ap-
plicant for the post of Minister to Mexico. If
his prayer is granted he will become an inter-
national character within six months. He will
eclipse even that typical American Bayless w.
hanna. who created such sensation in the
Argentine Republic. MIR. Horr represents in
appearance one type of the American. He is a
rough hewn Uncle Sam. His trousers look as
though they had strayed from their normal
resting place within his top-boots and his hands
never seem half so well at home as when they
are stuck deep IN his trousers pockets. Mr..
Horr has a big bullet head, with square
jaws and mouth that never curves open or
shut. The base of his nose spreads over fully
an inch of his face. He has white hair, which
he wears cut short and brushed straight up
from his forehead; his eyebrows are shaggy
and on his chin is a short, bristly goatee Of
white. Mr.. Horr's whole appearance is COM
ical in the extreme. He speaks in homely
phase. When he was member of the House
of Representatives he was noted for his funny
speeches. He spoke with a plainness and a
directnesS unusual even on the floor of the
House. and the oddity of his appearance and
the quamtness of his speech always assured
him laugh from the galleries. Mr.. Horr's
first oratorical effort in the House was enough
to make him famous for all time. 1t was a
discussion of the Southern question, Mr.
Horr stood in the center aisle of the hall of the
House of Representatives and advised his
Southern friends to go back to their homes
and raise less hades and more hominy; more
cotton and less CAIN"
Mr. Horr is now in the lecture field He is
said to have the ear of the administration and
he is likely to go to Mexico.
. O'BRIEN-BA1N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Not Much Like a Senator.

Senator Kenna, one of the reelected men,
Der of the Senate, is not handsome man, nor
does he in any way bear out the idea of the
typical statesman. He is manly, and strong in
appearance, but his features are cast in
rugged mold. He came to the Senate six
years ago. One day shortly after the beginning
of his term, he stepped into the Senate ele-
vator to ride upstairs. 1t is one of the rules of
the Senate that none but Senators, employees of
the Senate and newspaper men be on the gal
lery floor when the Senate is in secret session
On this day the Senate was sitting with closed
doors. When the elevator reached the Senate
floor the boy stoppedit.
II want to go to the gallery" said Senator
Kenna.
"You can't CO." said the boy.
"Why not?" said the Senator. inclined to be
angry.
boy.
:But am Senator" said Mr.. Kenna.
The boy was covered with confusion 4" Never
mind" said Mr.. Kenna. ~ don't blame Won.
don't think myself that I look very much
like SENATOR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
Hnrrison's Election.

Whatever may be said of the other Cabinet
selections-and much has been said in the
partisan press of .he influence of Mr.. Blaine
and others with the Pres.dent-there is one
member of the Presidents political family
who was unquestionably chosen by Mr.. harri-
SON. That man is John w. Noble of Missouri,
Secretary of the Interior. No one suggested
General Mobiles name to the President; nobody
even thought of the possibility of his appoint
ment for a long time. 1t was indicated by
General Harrison in conversation with several
of his visitors and advisors, but no one appre-
ciated the true significance Of his remarks
about the man from Missouri until one or two
gathered together and exchanged notes. Sem
ator Teller, of Colorado, was questioned about
General Noble, whom he had known for some
years. Then Senator Plumb was asked If he
knew anything about General Noble, and on
his reply that he did not he was treated to
friend of ex-senator John B. Henderson, who
went to Indianapolis from ST. Louis, found
that General Noble was the only Mis-
sourian whom General Harrison would
discuss. The compliment to General
Noble was the greater because General Harri-
son had told Senator Teller that he considered
the office of Secretary of the Interior the most
important in his Cabinet and the hardest to fill.
1t is extremely difficult to find a lawyer of his
eminence in his profession and high in the
councils of either political party who has not
had corporation affiliations that unfit him in
great measure for the duties of the office to
which General Noble has been appointed. Mr..
Harrison was looking for man of eminence
who had no intimate association with corpora
t1ons The wealthy corporations OF this country
have retained most of the eminent members Of
the bar. Corporation fees are large and they
are sure. Corporation cases pay more than
general practice. General Noble has had some
corporation practice, but has never been identi-
fed with any particular corporation. know
that General Noble would have preferred to be
Attorney General, but Mr. Harrison thought it
would be easier to find another Attorney Gen.
eral than to find another Secretary of the In
terror.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
P1TTsBURG, MONDAY. MAR. IL. 1859.
RnsINEss COMPLAINTS.

The complaint of improbable business in
the flint glass trade, which is made in an
interview published in our local columns,
sets forth another instance in which leading
industries are running at prices which yield
little or no profit
If the demand continues poor and the
profit an absent factor, of course there will
be no other course open to the factories than
a suspension; and in that case the establish
ments which shut down first will the soonest
avoid the danger of loss. But while they
continue in operation it affords tolerably
good indication that their advantages and
clever management enables them to get a
little something out of the trade.
1t is certainly worth while in view of the
close margins at which our leading indus
tries are operating, to encourage united
action to improve our situation. Any
movement which would give our factories
cheaper fuel or better freight rates would
strengthen the industrial position of the
city wonderfully and put our interests in a
position to compete successfully.
While encouraging every such effort, we
are by no means disposed to take such un-
favorable views as are expressed by some of
the complaints. Prices are on hard pan,
and therefore cannot contain the danger of
collapse. 1t is also cogent that low prices
are the only sure way in which to stimulate
a reliable consumptive demand.
There is good assurance that while Pitts
burg industries may not make large profits
this year, they will have fair business and
enjoy a prosperity which will not be less
stable on account of its moderation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
ACalm Caterer.

One of the unique features of the inaugural
ball and one which was seen of but few men,
was the temporary kitchen from which were
sent forth the viands to feed the 1000 people
that supped with George G. Boldt. II ran the
full length of the Pension building Its equip
ment was most elaborate. On a huge range at
one end OF the building were cooked such
articles of food as Mr.. Boldt brought with him
in the raw or unfinished state. An enormous
pine box beside the range contained shelves of
perforated tin, through which the warm air
circulated and on these shelves were ranged
great platters of delicious croquettes Imagine,
if you can, 1000 delicately Drowned cones
standing side by side. Think of the great tubs
of chicken and lobster salad, the enormous pots
OF coffee, the great cans of cream. In the
midst of all the hustle and the hurry, walked
MI. Boldt, faultlessly clad, no speck of grease
soillng the perfect broadcloth of his coat; no
wrinkle marring the snowy expanse of his linen.
Every detail was caught by his quiet eye, every
fault corrected the minute it appeared. I saw
him when the ball was over and the tired
walters were packing away the remains of the
feast. He was as calm and as happy at the end
of the evening as he was at the beginning. 81
could have fed 1900 more If they had come" he
said; II expected 6,0OQ but was prepared for
10000"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. BLAINE is the only college graduate in
the cabinet.
MRS. NOBLE, wife Of the Secretary of the
Interior, comes from Northampton, Mass,
where her father was for 25 years proprietor of
large sanitarium.
SIR JULIAN PAUNcEFoTE stands feet in
his noble stocking feet. He will, therefore,
probably stand higher in our estimation and
be longer in the country than his predecessors.
MANY lawyers and public men who admired
the late DR.. Francis Wharton, the great au-
thority on international law. were not aware
that he was an Episcopal clergyman of con-
spicuously high standing among the clergy of
that church.
KATE FIELD says that woman who aims to
be fashionable mustneglect home, husband and
children, put away comfort and convenience,
be a first-class hypocrite and good slanderer,
and at the end of ten years break down and be-
come a physical wreck. >
Miss BERGLIoT BJoRNsoN, the eldest
daughter of the Norwegian poet Bjornstjerne
Biornson, has Just made her debut as opera
singer at Paris, and French impresarios
and artists are enthusiastic in her praise. Miss
Bjornson is l9 years old, beautiful, with fair
hair and tall slender figure. For the next two
years she is to continue her musical education,
anu at the emu OF bnaL Ilnie a, starring TOUR TO
America will be undertaken.
MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER has taken a
house at Hicks and Orange Streets Brooklyn,
and will begin housekeeping in it in May. The
house is new and not yet ready for occupancy.
1t is but block from the house in which Mr..
Beecher died. Although Mrs. Beecher greatly
opposed the choice of Mr.. Abbott as pastor of
Plymouth Church, she occupies her old pew
there every Sunday when in the city, and is as
active in church work as when her husband
was living. Mrs. Beecher is in her 10th year,
but is hale and strong and as full of energy as
in other years.
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER is far from being a
handsome man, but in his robes of Office he
makes a very striking appearance. This is due
in great part to the luxuriance of his long
white hair and moustache. He has a serious
caste of countenance. and like many small men
physically, looks like one who would maintain
his dignity under all circumstances in order to
prove to the world that his greatness depends
not upon the size of his body. He is popular
with his colleagues and has already won the re-
spect of all who have watched his course in
Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
OUR MAIL POUCH.
somethIns Abeu. oeIIulold.

Something About Oelluloid.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch;
Please tell US something of celluloid and its
manufacture. HENRY.
GREENsBURG, March Q.
Most celluloid is made in France. A roll Of
paper is slowly unwound, and at the same time
is saturated with mixture of i've parts of sui
phuric and two parts Of nitric acid, which falls
upon the paper in fine spray. This changes the
cellulose of the paper into pyroxyline, or gun
cotton. The excess of the acid having been
expelled by pressure the paper is washed with
plenty of water until all traces of acid have
been removed. It is then reduced to pulp. and
passes on to the bleaching trough. It is this
gun cotton which gives it its explosive nature.
Most of the water having been got rid Of by
means of a strainer, it is mixed with from 20 to
90 per cent of its weight in camphor; second
mixture and grinding follows. This pulp Is
spread out in thin slabs which are squeezed in
a hydraulic press until they are as dry as chips
Then they are rolled in heated rollers, and
come out in elastic sheets. They are from that
point worked up into almost every conceivaDle
form. In Paris there is room almost COM
pletely furnished in celluloid. The curtains,
the furniture, the door-knobs and even the
mating was made OF the material To be sure,
no matches were ever carried there. Indeed,
the room was never used. 1t was only curl
osity, and the man who owned it owned the
factory where 1t was made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
REPEAL OP LOCAL OPTION.

The Democratic majority in the New
Jersey Senate has taken the trouble to put
itself on record by a strict party vote for
the repeal of the local option law. What
ever arguments may exist against absolute
prohibition it has always been difficult, ex-
cept on the ground of the absolute right to
sell liquor without restraint to produce
arguments against the measure of permitting
each county to decide for itself whether it
will grant licenses or not. The New Jersey
Democrats appear to find it so, as they made
no arguments in favor of the repeal, but
forced it to a vote by strict party discipline.
1t is not alone the Democratic party which
has taken this action, as may be learned by
turning back to the similar repeal of local
option in the Pennsylvania Legislature
fifteen years ago. The result of the repeal
in this State has been to finally bring the
State to the consideration of prohibition.
Perhaps those who are urging the matter
in New Jersey would do wisely to consider
that example.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
WHAT WILD WITS ARE SAYING.

"Pa, what's the difference between thief
and kleDtomaniac P'' ''Oh, about go, OOOa year.
The one who hasn't it is the thief. ''-Harper's
BGzGr.
The modesty of the owners of the gas
plants should be immortalized by q monument.
Something in brass would be about the thing
st. Louis Post-DtspGteh.
Mrs. Winks-WelI, 1 declare! The
weather indications are right for once Mr.,
That pnper you've got is week old.-PhfLadsL-
phtG Record.
Floral went down town yesterday and
ordered me a taflor-made directoIre suit
Carrie-Oh, did your went down town yester-
day and ordered me lawyer-made divorce suit
Chicago Herald.
Miseries of Trade.-Druggist awakened
at A. M.)-What do you wish?
Voice Cat the door)-If you II let me look in your
directory to see how to address this letter, IN
buy the postage stamp Of you.-Ns1o York Weekly.
Caller at the Bank-Is the cashier in?
Clerk-Yes.
Caller-May see him for minute?
Clerk-You will have to come around TO his
desk. There is Montreal excursion to-day, and
his feet are in the stocks.-L0l0eu Citizen
'You're looking glum, Charley. What's
the matter?''
'SThe Creamery Trust. shall have to drop Miss
Spoonplayer. can't afford her at the advanced
price Of ice cream
''You idiot You don't suppose they make Ice
cream ofeream, do YOU ?''-Chfcag0 Herald.
MY AUTOGRAPH.
Ny autograph she begged the night
When first her beauty filled my sight;
'sNot Just your name, you know quoth she,
"But something nice besides, may be
A poem or \ maxim trite-"
yielded to the witching light
or her soft eyes and did indite
Entwined with flowers Of poesy,
My autograph.
She perches on my knee tonight
And in her eyes clear and bright
The old light dwells-ah, woe Is mel
Ny check-book in her hand see,
And once gain she begs write fs
My autograph.
-chartss Il. Psarsoa, In america.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-11
o'BRIEN-BAfN,S GOSSIP.

Did Blaine Want to be nm Editort-Why
Noble Was Mnde Secretary of the In
terior-The Unique Kitchen at the In
augural Ball.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DIsPATcH.l
WASHINGTON, March 1O-One of the inter
esting political rumors floating about the capi-
tai this week connects the name OF James u.
Blaine with plan that failed recently, contem-
plating the establishment in the arena OF poll
tics of a well-known weekly magazine. am
assured by what would appear to be good au-
thority, that within three weeks OF his appoint
ment to be Secretary of State Mr.. Blaine gave
a conditional promise that he would take edi-
torial charge of Frank LesIie's illustrated
Weekly. The offer made to him was satisfac-
tory fnancially-much more satisfactory In
that respect than anything that Presloent har-
rison could make. But the principal lnduce-
ment held out to him was the prospect OF meas
uring swords with his old political Zoe, George
William Curtis. AS editor of HGrpe7's Weekly,
Mr.. Curtis did the Blaine cause inesumable
harm in the contest of 1884 In assuming
charge of Frank LeSIie's and making II point
ical publication, Mr.. Blaine would have had
rare opportunities for attack upon ms old
enemy. The programme, as outlined, included
the appointment of Whitelaw Reid to be Secre-
tary of State. But pressure was brought TO
bear on Mr.. Blaine and he yielded to the en-
treaties of his friends and accepted the nomlna-
tion rendered him by President Harrison.
This leaves Mr.. Reid with the possibility OF be-
coming diplomat and representing the
United states at London or Paris.