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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A RESULT OF PSYCHICAL SEARCH.
Three Prominent Citizens Leave Their
Homes to Spread the Doctrine.

Three Prominent Citizens Leave Their
Homes to Spread the Doctrine.
ST. LOUIS, February 2S-For two years or
more three familiar figures have not been seen
on the streets of st. Louis, and now comes a
strange story about their mysterious disap-
pearance. They are Colonel SelsGs Price, his
brother, Quinius Price, son of the famous Con-
federate General, Pap Price, and DR.. Sylvester
Nidelet at one time Coroner of the City of St
Louis. There was a warm sympathy between
the trio, who devoted considerable time to-
gether to psychical research and the explana-
ton of the infinite. The three friends had, by
their long study of the mysteries of the uni
verse, reached state of exaltation that was
absolute belief in the power of the Divine A
near and dear relative of Colonel Price a lady
now living and well known in Missouri-Mrs.
Willis-was compelled to undergo dangerous
surgical operation in New York.
The three friends on their knees at the bed
side registered vow that if the lady be spared
they would devote the remainder of their
lives to the propagation of the holy truths in
which they believed, would renounce the world
and work for the spiritual elevation of man
kind. The lady lived and the trio kept their
VOWS. They preached on the streets, and were
last seen by nephew of Colonel Price en-
gagged in that calling IN Buffalo. This is the
story told by relatives and friends, and the
prominence of the parties has attracted much
attention and comment upon the rare and
peculiar occurrence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
BIG GAME FOR GRADY.

The progress of the movement to make the
puny corporations obey the Constitution and
laws, seems to be quite relentless. With re-
gard to the Schuylkill East Side Railroad,
dispatch to the Philadelphia Press quotes
Senator Grady to the effect that she pro-
poses to push the matter vigorously, and un-
less the officers of the company can give
good and satisfactory reasons for having ap-
parently evaded the law, the Attorney Gen.
eral will be directed to begin quo warranto
proceedings against the company"
This is all very well; ent Senator Grady's
attention might proftally be directed to
more fragrant violatiohs Of the law by cor
porations which would be nuch nobler game
for his artillery. Thus Knight be possible
ifthe Senator should send out beaters, to find a
very lion among Pennsylvania corporations
which is nullifying the constitutional pro-
vision that it shall not sin any way con-
trol'' parallel and competing line, and is
ignoring the injunction of the courts. He
might find big telegraph corporation that
is overriding the Constitution and laws with
regard to the consolidation of telegraph
lines. 1t is possible that he might discover
some respectably-sized corporations in the
anthracite coal business, that are overriding
the provisions of the fundamental instru-
ment against railway corporations engaging
in mining and manufacturing enterprises;
and he could hardly fail of hitting several,
fully as important as the present object of
his campaign, which are driving nearly
their entire share capital through the pro-
vision against all fictitious issues of stock
or indebtedness.
OF course no man can be so harsh as to ac-
cuse Senator Grady of attacking the little
sinners and turning blind eye to the big
sinners. Now that his attention is called to
it, he will doubtless take it in hand to see
that the Attorney General proceeds against
all offenders against the constitutional
law, by quo warranto, as in the case of the
petty corporate malefactor. When that is
done in ell respects without fear or favor,
there will be lively times among the cor
porations of this State.
We certainly wish Senator Grady success
in his attempt to make the corporations
subject to the law. But let him avoid
the appearance of partiality by tackling the
biggest and most powerful offenders first.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
WHY NOT MAKE IT GENERAL7

The Legislature has before it bill COM
pelling the telegraph, telephone and cleo
trio wires to go under ground in Philadel-
phia not later than the first of next August.
Why the provision is limited to cities of
the first class is not clear. What is good in
Philadelphia in this matter would not go
amiss in Pittsburg. Hardly even the
smallest city or borough In the State is apt
to regard telegraph, telephone and electric
light poles as of such distinct art value to
the local landscape that they should be held
sacred.
New York is ordering the wires under
ground in an even more imperative way
The overhead wire and the ship-masts on
the sidewalks will evidently have to follow
the swinging signs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG, FRIDAY, MAR. /, 1889.
A REMARKABLE ACT.

Governor Wilson, of West Virginia,
throws in the shade the saying of old
Fletcher, of Saltown, by his practical
declaration that he cares not who casts the
votes of the people, provided he can 60 be-
hind the returns and give certificates to the
men who got the least number of votes.
The West Virginia fight has developed
quite number of remarkable features; but
none Of them are more stunning than this
declaration of the certifying officer of the
power to ignore the official returns, and by
casting out the vote of entire counties CIV
ing 1900 Republican majority, grab two
seats in Congress. There have been allega-
tions that the Governorship of West Vir-
ginia was to be grabbed without reference
to the popular vote, and this action GER
tainly appears to be entirely in harmony
with that idea.
When partisanship reaches such an
avowal of the readiness to disregard the
vote of the people, it is time to call sharp
and positive halt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
PICK1NGs FROM PUCK.

A great many girls say "no" at first; but,
like the photographer, they know how TO rstouch
their negatives.
You can no more tell mans ability By
the size Of his hat than you tell his strength ~
measuring his oyereoat shoulders.
Not Such Paradox, After An.-New
York Judge-The sentence Of the Court Is, that you
be confined IN the State Prison at hard labor FOE
the term of your natural life.
Prisoner-For goodness sake, Judge, don'teon-r
denim to life Of idleness; electrify me at once.
He Parted His Diferently.-"I despiss
that man Brown, " said Smith, the other evening;
che parts his name in the middle-W. Ferguson
Brown
''And how do you part your name?'' inquired
Rogerson-
'James p. smith,, - returned Mr.. Smith.
proudly; 'anything the matter with shst2''
Too Much Theory.-Customer (angrily)-'
Look here, Hafton; what do you mean by sending
me this coal bill a second timer Why, man,
paid that bill month ago. and got receipt for itl
Hafton consulting the books)-Umt All Yes,
see. Well, don't mind that, my dear fellow. You
see, my son was just graduated, from a business
college, and this Is some Of his dOubIe-entry book
keeping.
Bankrupt.-He was taking her home after
the theater and little supper at Delmonico's.
Darling said he, suddenly. as he gazcd
like the moon?''
TT isn't because you're full is it2'' she asked,
as she edged away from him.
'.No, +" said he, sadly; tits because I'm on mg
last quarter
THE GOAT.
(4fter Tsnnyson)
Down in the cellar, dark, remote,
Where alien cats your larder note
In solemn grandeur stands the goat.
without he hears the whining storm.
And feels the drauzhts about him swarm
He eats the coal 10 keep him warm.
A Promising Start.-Mrs. Angy TuppeE
nee GoIddust (after the elopement)-Oh please.
papa, do forgive us. ! loved Angy 50 that
couldn't help 1t; but l loved you, dear papa. 50
that 1 couldn't rest until had come back TO tell
you ALI
Papa-weII, welli 1 suppose l must make ths
best of bad job. But where's Angys
Mrs. Tupper-Outsidew with the caoman Couldn't
you lend your own dear CarameIla enough TO pay
the brute? Poor Angy only had enough for the
minister.
Too Exciting. = Modern Novelist Ito
stranger inst arrived in Boston from Haysose .
villel@Ilike your placid eountenance, SIR. Wnat
is your walk in life? ~
Stran9er-Me? live bout ten miles frou Hay-
seedviIle. an, raise chickens fer a hztng with
incubators.
Modern NoveIist-Ah. incubatorsi Methinks
scent a elew to a great American novel, at lass.
do all the chickens hatch.
Stranger-Eo; some OF 'em don't hatch. an
some of 'em what do hatch die.
Modern NOveist-DleI Horror! fear the ufer-
ary materials 10 be found on an Incubator farm
would be too exciting for modern taste.
-ARJrom Pvek.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

POSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES article
on the railway mail service, in the last
Scribner is one of the strongest practical
demonstrations OF the need of civil service
reforms. 1t shows how the efficiency of that
service was damaged by the partisan
changes made under Cleveland, and how
the same deterioration must take place if
similar changes are made by General Har-
rison's Postmaster General. Of course such
arguments will have no effect on those who
think that public Offices are designed for
the benefit of the politicians above the peo-
pie; but they may have some effect on the
people
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
Bury the Wires.
ANOTHER STAR IN SIGHT.
Project on Foot to Purchase Lower Call
fornia From Mexico.

Project on Foot TO Purchase Lower Cali
fornia From Mexico.
From the Youths Companion
Many people in the southern part of the
State of California are interested in project
to add to this republic by friendly purch ase
from Mexico the territory of Lower California.
Mr.. Vandever, one of the representatives OF
California in Congress, has suggested a plan
for such an annexation. He is of the opinion
that, for the sum of say s2O,0oO9OO. Mexico
would be quite willing to part with Lower Cali
fornia. as it puts the region to very little use,
and has already granted large portion of it
to an American commercial and colonizing
Lower California has not, indeed. received
any development worth mention under the rule
of either the Spaniards or the Mexicans. 1t
has always been regarded by them as almost
valueless A great part of this great peninsula,
which extends for more than 200 miles along
the western coast of Mexico, is mountainous,
and other parts are arid and sterile. There is,
however, on the other hand, much land that
might be rendered productive under enterDris-
ing development, and unquestionably a certain
wealth in minerals exists
The climate of the greater part of Lower
California is said to be quite as delightful and
salubrious as that of Southern California, and
the occupation of so much of the land in the
latter section by settlement has attracted at
tention to the great peninsula to the south
ward. But Americans do not like to settle in
foreign land. They are excellent colonists, but
only under their own flag. 1t is not at all
likely that citizens of the United States would
settle in any large numbers in Lower California
unless that territory were made part of this
Republic.
1t appears strange, beyond doubt, that SO
vast country as Lower California should have
remained for centuries undeveloped and al
most unsettled If it is indeed region capable
of profitable Development; but it is to be re-
membered that nearly all the territory we have
acquired from Mexico, including California
itself, was practically an undeveloped wilder
ness until it came under the influence of
American enterprise.
1t is not at all probable that Lower California
would ever be second California or Texas. 1t
does not appear to possess more than fraction
of the natural resources of either of those
great States. 1t might, possibly. make aprom-
ising new Territory, if it could be acquired un-
del advantageous circumstances, but the pro-
ject will be far more interesting to the people
of California than to those Of any other part of
the country
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Empty is the Purse of the PresidentEIect
Plenty of Patriots-This Winter h n

Empty is the Purse of the President-EIeci
Plenty of Patriots-This Winter is n
Failure.
A GENTLEMAN who returned here from
Washington but few days ago informs me
that an intimate friend OF the Presidentelect
| told him remarkable story about General
Harrison's financial condition.
My Informant says that he was chatting with
politician and lawyer from New FORK State
about the Cabinet and other matters when the
latter said: "I guess Ben Harrison has been
| ing up his official family since his election"
'Whyf" the Pittsburger asked.
swell, guess Harrison has never known be-
fore and is never likely to know again what 1t
is to be strapped for money as he has been since
the Republican party made him their standard
bearer. You see he has little beside his profess
sion as a source of income, and for more than
eight months he has been obliged to abandon
his practice as lawyer. At the same time his
expenses have been quadrupled. His friends
| have been aware of this all along, and several
of those who stand closest to him have VEN
tured to tender him assistance. only in every
case to receive polite reply that he couldn't
think of accepting it. There never was q man
of greater independence than Harrison. He
| has pulled through as best he could, but I'll
warrant that he will not be sorry to get the
first instalment of the S50,060 year which the
nation will pay him."
~
PERHAPS you remember that Abraham
Lincoln was in such straitened circumstances
when his first Inauguration drew near that he
had to borrow money to take him to Washing
ton and to defray his personal expenses Incl
dental to the occasion Lincoln used to tell
how he had to make that loan. 1t was the
Iyr ina In, he IN hat
he had borrowed money
80
SOMETHING of an idea might be had of what
number of patriots there are just now aching
to serve the Government when it is stated
that for the postofiice of borough in this
county to which the magnificent salary Of
81, zoo per annum is attached, there are already
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
OUR MAIL POUCH.
European Armies.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please give me some information about the
war strength Of the European continental
powers and how many men the various coun-
tries could mobilize and send across their
frontiers. supposing war to break out abso-
lutely without notice? ]. rs.
PITTsBURG, February %
[The following table, which has been pre-
pared by London paper, after reference to
the most recent official documents and declara-
tions on the subjectS shows IL, in the column
headed WAR strength" the approximate num-
Der of men disposable for offensive purposes in
the event of the outbreak of war in 1859; (2), in
the column headed Second Reserves" the ap-
proximate number of men who in the event of
the outbreak of war would Join the colors, but
remain at home unless their services were very
urgently needed at the front; (3), in the column
headed Final Reserves" the number of men
who, in addition to all the above, would be
available for defensive purposes in case of their
country being invaded. ALI the men in the
first two columns are trained soldiers who have
served with the colors. Many, but not all, of
the men in the last column are also veterans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
AN INDEPENDENT COUNTRY GIRL.
She HnuIs Lumber, PlOws. Chops Wood
and Doesn't Wish to Marry.

She Hnuls Lumber, PlOws. Chops Wood,
and Doesn't Wish to Marry.
From the Meadville Tribune.
Talk about your rugged women of the West;
Crawford county has young lady whom, if we
are not greatly mistaken, beats them all. The
lady referred to is Miss Amelia Brunot, of Ran
dolph township, a goodlooking medium-sized
Miss of about 20 years of age. Recently, while
the thermometer was ranging from 10 to 50
below zero, Miss Brunot started with load of
lumber to Tryonville, distance of 13 miles,
On reaching the end of her journey, the lady
was invited into a house to get warm, but ex-
pressing her thanks for the kind invitation, re-
marked 81 am not cold and am in a hurry to
get started back" Unassisted she un1oaded
her lumber and, after transacting little bust
ness and properly caring for her team, drove
back home.
Miss Brunot can harness a team, plow, drag,
swing an ak or pull one end of cross-eut saw
in as heavy days work as almost any man in
her neighborhood. She says she has no in
clination to get married; she can earn her own
living very comfortably, but has no ambition
to take the chances of having to support hus-
band also.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Cutting Down Appropriations eEninting
Convict Labor--A Blow at specnIatien
In Fntures-Bnrying Electric Wires
Severe Penalty for Non- Compliance.
IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRIsBURG, February 2.-The Appropria-
tions Committee this afternoon considered fa-
vorably bill reducing the amount to be paid
BY counties for the care of the INDECENT insane
from 81 to 81 75 week. The bill for the erec-
ton of $3.50 200 hospital at Norristown was
negatived. The Harrisburg Insane Asylum
gets SS50.500, instead of $534, 800; the Hunting
don Reformatory sl5S500, instead Of s2O6, 500;
the Danville Insane Asylum $4,000, instead Of
$4,000 One hundred thousand dollars was ap-
propriated for the compilation Of insurance
laws. The appropriation for the Spencer Hos
pital of Meadville was $4,000 instead of $4,000.
and Meadville City Hospital $4,000 instead of
$1,000. The State Agricultural Society wanted
$4,000 to purchase buildings, which was re-
fused, as was also an appropriation Of $4,000
for the Lycoming Normal School.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
TERsE BUT'TENDER.

cross on lonely Snake mountain,
All blackened and bearing the stain
OF seasons of sleet and sunshine,
Vicissitudes, landslides, and rain
A crossall rough-wrought and battered,
1t wearily leaned TO one side,
Seen only by chance. or traveller
Who happened that rough trail to ride.
An inscription craven uponit
Told the story of who lay beneath.
There wasn't sign of a garland,
No verdure, much less wreath.
That scroll was food for reflection
Rough-caryen, but deep in the wood,
1t told the sad details too briefly,
But as nothing more copi0us could.
The crazy, ill-spelled inscription
Told why the deceased had gone higher;
1t said, without weak ming comment,
'sHe called Sandy johnson q liar.'i
Chicago Matt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A HERO's LOST GRAVE.
Search Being Made for the Last Resting
Place of Colonel Bland.

NEW YORK, February 2S.-The records of
Trinity Church are now being investigated in
the hope Of finding the grave Of Colonel Theo-
dorick Bland, who was a member, from Vir-
ginia, of the first Congress under the Constitu-
tion. Ee died during its second session. in New
York, in 1880, and was buried in Trinity Church
yard.
Colonel Bland was an active promoter OF the
Revolution and among the first to rouse the
country to resistance. He served IN every
Legislative body of the times in his own State,
in the conventions in Richmond and in the
field where he was the close and trusted friend
of General Washington. He was in New York
at the time of Washington's Inauguration, and
was among the comrades who met and well
coined the fist President. He belonged to
family of patriots, was the nephew of Richard
Bland and uncle of John Randolph, of Roa-
noke. Lafayette, the Lees Randolph, Patrick
Henry, Mason, Madison and Adams were
among his friends.
The search for the remains is being made at
the request of a descendent Of the Virginia
family of Bland, and If successful, memorial
stone will be placed over his bones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
AN ANSWER.
If 1 should idly ask: What isthis love
That solF -, ovaa ant of salf fr,4o a draa,,n

If should idly ask: What isthis love
That self moves out OF self into dream,
Wherein strange vision, like the passing glesm
OF some mysterious brightness from above, =
Upon the darkness breaks, and does not prove.
Forsooth, that night is day-I would not deem
That 1, perchanee, knew what lies upon the
stream;
move.
But when feel the heavenly calm that falls
4 Upon the restlessIiess of weary days,
And hear avoice. sweet whispering, raise
The veil of mystery and heed the calls
So Iow-toned. yet, as echoes In vast halls
Distinct: Then fill my soul the tuneful lays.
While heart to heart willing homage pays.
Then love know, I hear, from eehoing walls
KITTANNING, Pa, Februaryz q. X.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
TEACHERS ENTERTAINED.

The Large Corps Of Butler Street NJ. E.
Sunday School Go Visiting.
The teachers and officers Of the Butler Street
M. E. Sunday school were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. 8. Hamilton, at their handsome resi-
dence on Rebecca street, East End, last night
Mr.. Hamilton is superintendent of the school.
The ladies all took baskets containing lunches
or fruit. After the contents were consumed,
the baskets were sold The proceeds of the en-
tertainment are for the benefit of the school
library. Butler Street Chnrch is to have a
grand organ 1t will be put in at cost of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A. Proud ms Jack the Ripper.

There was great excitement uptown to-day,
while two big S0O-pound policemen tried to kill
one little coDsumptiye 2-pound fox terrier.
The police fred four shots from distance,
but the dog just sat on his launches and
whined. "Why don't you go up closer asked
the dogs owner. Because we don't want to
be bit" said the police. "Bit, fiddlesticks?'
said the dogs owner; "the dogs been too sick
for a week to bite oatmeal" "Why, we
thought he was mad" said the police. And
then they walked:boldly up to the shivering cur
and put seven bullets in his body. and walked
of as proudly as if they had captured Jack the
Ripper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

AFTER all that is said pro and con, with
regard to the oleomargarineq question, it sim
mers down to the point that when the bust
ness is purged OF false pretenses, it will be
very easy to get the law amended so as topper
NIT the sale of the stuff for what it is. But
it is a long way off from that irrproachable
position as yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

THE news that the Russian Government
has sent an American citizen to the Siberian
prisons raises the question in what form
Mr.. Bayard will do nothing about it during
the brief remainder of his incumbency, and
also what Mr.. Blaine viii do after he takes
hold of the diplomatic lever. Russia is
a tough nut for our diplomacy, but AmerI-
can citizens have rights which ought to
be worthy of respect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

HAD not some one better informMr Russell
Harrison that this thing of announcing that:
I'VE like the Washington STYLE" can be
readily made the subject of cruel jeers, if
not absolute mlsconstruction, as to the rela-
tive Importance of the members of the Har-
rison family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

THE young man who put a bullet through
his heart in Allegheny, yesterday, was evil
IDENTIFY crazed with grief because his love
affair was not progressing smoothly. Men
of weak mind have no business to make love
at all, and yet some authorities hold that
love making is sign of weak mind.