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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
THE DIVORCE QUESTION.

The sermon on the divorce question by
Rev. DR.. McAllister, reported elsewhere, is
an earnest attack on the growing tendency
toward lOosening the marriage tie. The
statistical statement that the increase of
divorce in this country is in more than twice
as great ratio as the increase in population,
certainly warrants an earnest protest and a
vigorous endeavor to ascertain the cause.
Some of the points in this sermon will
doubtless afford ground for dissent Thus,
the assertion that the looseness of the mar
riage tie is due to the drama and the most
modern forms of light literature may be
questioned, as an accurate assignment of
causes That statement is likely to call
forth two objections. The first is that null
titude of divorces has not followed but
rather preceded the deterioration in litera-
ture, and has been at least concurrent with
the introduction of the looser drama. The
next is that the countries where that class
both of the drama and literature most
abounds are those selected by the clergyman
lor commentator as no1ulnB The marrlage
tie most indissoluble. 1t is more reasonable
to take all these changes as indications of
general loosening of morals, for which
perhaps we must look deeper than either
literature or legislation to find the cause.
But whatever the cause, there is no ques-
ton that the multiplicity, lOOseness and
often the scandalous injustice of our divorce
laws calls for uniform national legislation
on the subject On that point all who
study the subject will soon be agreed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
II win Help BrIce.

If the report that Cleveland desires the cleo
ton of Mr.. Brioe is confirmed, the tendency
will no doubt be to summon to his support
many enthusiastic Democrats who desire 70 see
Cleveland renOminated, and it will assist Mr..
Brice in the hope that he in return will do all
in his power to secure Mr.. Cleveland's nomina-
tion in 1892
Messrs. Williams and LeBlond expect to file
the mandamus petition in the biennial election
test case in the Supreme Court early this week
The petition will simply recite the facts upon
which there is no dispute, and pray that the
Governor be compelled to issue proclamation
declaring the amendment adopted. The at
torney representing the State will file de-
murrer, admitting the facts as stated, but ask
ing that the petition be dismissed for the reason
that upon such a statement of facts, the
prayer ought not to be granted. The case will
then be argued and decided on the demurrer.
An early decision is hoped for. The result will
be anticipated with keen interest. and the feel
ing is general that decision ought to be had
upon the question whether majority Of all the
voters who voted on election day or merely a
majority of those who voted on the constitu-
tional amendment is necessary in order to carry
an amendment. The Supreme Court OF Ohio
has never decided the question, and. the ac-
cepted theory has been that majority Of all
who voted is necessary to adopt an amendment.
Other States have followed the Ohio COnstitu-
tion in this paragraph, but have generally made
the wording more explicit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

THE Rev. DR.. Bartol, of Boston, is going to
California for the winter.
THE late David Berry, of Coolangatta, one
of the oldest Australian colonists, left S5OO,OOO
to st. Andrews University.
GENERAL MAHoNE's eldest daughter, who
has Just reached this country after several
years spent in Paris, has a sweet and highly
cultivated voice. She will spend the winter in
Washington.
SIR JULIAN PAuNoEFoTE is devoting good
deal of time to the study of American htera-
ture. He says that he had no realization OF
the richness and variety of the work OF our
men of letters.
AMELIE RIvEs-CHANLER has grown fond
of Paris. She writes to a friend in New York:
There is so much going on continuously that
lite has an ever-changing interest. Each even
ing finds us amid some new enjoyment, and
what with keeping our eyes, ears, hands and
mouths ever busy with all sorts of good things
this is an ideal life we are leading"
JOHN D. GILL; of Victoria, Vancouver's
Land, possesses one of the largest and finest
collection of old and rare coins in the world.
His name is known among numismatists In
every country on the earth, and his collection,
which he has spent lifetime in perfecting, is
visited by thousands. he is a quiet, modest
gentleman, with a mustache and goatee. He
is now making tour of this country.
In the basement of the White House Mrs.
Harrison has found two old mahogany cabinets
which were used in the Executive Mansion
when it was first built The cabinets are of
Dutch manufacture and were imported from
England. Mrs. Harrison who is lover of
antique furniture, is delighted with her discoV-
cry, and will restore the cabinets to their
former place in the White House parlors.
THE reports of Mrs. Stoves mental weak
ness are said to be exaggerated. Mrs Stowe is
76 years of age. and, like all persons of ex-
tremely nervous temperament when they reach
such an age, is more or less broken down,
physically and mentally. But to say that she is
demented is to say what IS not true. She is not
at all times in the possession of her mental
powers to the extent Of being able to write
vigorously upon any topic but some of the let
tiers she has written within the past few months
show a strength not to be despised. She de-
lights in strolling about the neighborhood
when the weather is fine, and she frequents
the greenhouse of Mr. Clemens, who lives but o
few doors away, where she will pass hours
looking at the flowers and singing, but any
word will Immediately bring her back to com
plete self-possession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
PLENTY OF NEWS.

The intelligence that is published in this
country concerning the course Of the new
Government in Brazil is calculated to create
the impression that two different factories
are engaged in turning out the news with
out regard to advices from the new Repub-
lic One day we learn t1at universal
suffrage has been proclaimed; but hardly
have the American press got through COM
menting on that feature of democratic rule
before they are called upon to do the same
with regard to a reported edict, that no man
can vote who cannot read his ballot before
he deposits it in the box. This might be a
q good rule, but when we find another
esteemed cotemDorary saying that it is
established "under the new constitution"
we are moved to greater wonder at the
spectacle of a provisional Government
which enacts a new constitution in less
than a week, without ever taking the trouble
to establish representative body to adopt
the constitution. The Brazilians would
probably be also good deal surprised if
this news should ever reach them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
PITTsBURe, MONDAY, nov. 3. lss
THE FUFL OF THE FUTURE.

Impregnably fortified as Pittsburg is in
the command of three staples of fuel-two of
them. coal and oil, easily within reach and
practically in xhaustible-there is still an
extensive and most immediate interest in the
duration of the natural gas, which is the
cleanest and most delightful of all sorts of
fuel. The observations and conclusions of
the patient investigator whom THE DIS
PATCH sent out into the fields are, there
fore, timely. To a certain extent they are
reassuring. Even allowing for the most
pessimistic views, the opinion is formed that
there is a practical certainty of three to four
years supply from fields already in sight,
and that, by employing larger pipes and
proper economy in the use of the gas, it may
be available for domestic consumption for
much longer.
That fields are gradually exhausted is SO
well established that it would be idle to
ignore that fact. But that their life and
utility may be so greatly prolonged by the
improved methods of handling the gas
which experience teaches, it is vital to
know. These devices which are only now
becoming fully appreciated, will conserve
the visible supply much beyond what would
have been possible under thecruder methods
first in use. There is, besides, always the
possible element of new fields. We have
seen how curious and unexpected has been
the distribution of oil. After the geolo-
gists had set the limits, and fortunes had
been spent in working oil fields, one of the
latest and most promising oil reservoirs is
found adjacent to the cities.
But, while feeling well over the period Of
reasonably assured enjoyment of the gas,
which is yet ahead, and in a mood to CRATE
fully accept all further extension of fortunes
favors, it is also timely to look ahead to the
most economical and desirable methods of
using coal and oil, when circumstances
shall inevitably again dictate resort to the
latter. Is it not, for instance, possible to do
away with the waste and the smoke and the
SCOT which characterized the old methods of
using coal? Have not the comfort, the
cleanliness and the economies discovered in
using fuel in gas form made it a problem
worthy of every consideration and effort to
secure a continuance of the fuel in that
form by manufacture, after the supply from
the fields shall have ceased? The use of oil
for fuel is also an important question. The
results of the experiments at Chicago in this
direction shoald greatly interest Pittsburg,
which is nearer the source of supply.
These are questions upon which inventors
and practical men are already engaged.
They are nowhere worthier of attention than
in Pittsburg, which, with its magnificent,
inexhaustible treasures of fuel in the raw
coal state, has, further, the stimulating ex-
perisnce of the superior cleanliness and
economy of the fuel in gaseous form. And
it has, besides, the reasonable assurance of
at least three or four years yet-and possibly
amuch longer term-to work out satisfactory
solutions of the problem.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
OUR SOUTHERN RIVALS.

The statistics published by Iron are con-
strued as showing that pig iron production
is being transferred from Pennsylvania to
Alabama This is, to certain extent, cor
rect, as it shows the increase in furnace ca
pacity to have been wonderfully large in
both States for the past two years. Never
theless, when Pennsylvania discovers that,
taking into account furnaces now building,
the increase in Pennsylvania furnace ca
pacity is ], ,O49, 900 tons and in Alabama fur
mace capacity is ], ,O59, 900 tons, it will not be
an unreasonable conclusion that the ratio of
growth in Alabama has been unpleasantly
the largest. 1t certainly permits the deduc-
ton that the extra charges on transportation
which increase the cost of our product should
be lowered by every known means. Give
Pittsburg water transportation for ore from
the lakes and for coal back again, and she
need not fear the transfer of her industries
to any locality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
ASPEGULATOES GREAT NERVE.
How Norman B. Ream Pulled Himself Ont
of Bad Financial Hole.

of Bad Financial Hole.
"You see that rather sleepy-looking tall man
going by" said a man sitting in brokers Office
to Chicago Journal reporter. The latter saw
man 6 feet inches tall, rather large hands
and feet, square slightly STOPPING shoulders, no
whiskers, but brown, partly cropped mus
tache, rather small eyes pretty well hidden by
a large derby hat worn low in front. He had a
long, swinging gait, but did not walk as if in
any hurry
"Let me tell you about little nerve he dis
played once" said a gentleman. "He was
among other spectators attending the CALI in
the provision market. In bidding for $50 bar
rels of pork for certain month he accidentally
bid 81 per barrel over the market. The offer
ings came freely, of course, and he kept on
taking the pork until he had bought about
1900 barrels
Just then a friend rushed to his ear and sur
prised him by telling him he was paying 81
over the market The rest of the trade was
amazed. He did not get excited. He saw he
was In hole, but he did not let any one else
know it. He at once began bidding for still
larger amounts, and even put the price mp
little higher.
Then the trade went wild. They thought his
friend had given him tip on piece of great
bull news. He kept on buying at his own
price. Presently others began buying Other
futures advanced. The traders climbed over
cause this tail man was taking it.
Before the call was over he had unloaded
most of his purchases and came out with little
loss. He had no news. He had blundered in
was by a big bluff. He frightened the trade
intv taking the pork at the advanced figure. 1t
was clear case of nerve.
"Who is he? That is Norman B. Ream. of
the Board of Trade. He is now a millionaire,
and not little of his wealth is due to the same
narVa ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
MUCH LIKE A MIRACLE.
An Invalid Whom Doctors Had Given Up
Suddenly Restored to HenItb.

du AhNhHu WuOm OOCtOFS AAuu WiNou y p
Suddenly Restored to Health.
LOUISVILLE, November A-Although the
days of miracles are said to be over, still cir
cumstance has just taken place in the East
End which. if it is not miracle, is the next
thing to it. The story is as follows: Thirteen
wears ago Miss Minnie Seelbach, who now lives
with her parents at 457 East Green street, was
taken sick with tumor, and after four
years OF suffering finally had it re-
moved, and for nine months she was
able to sit up, when she was again taken i'll
and her hands and feet were paralyzed. For
nine years she has not been able to move any
year ago her condition was discovered by Miss
Jennie Cassidy, who put her in charge of the
Flower Mission, and during the last year
several ladies of that organization have visited
her daily, supplying all her wants About
three weeks ago she was taken very i'll. and her
visiting physician gave her up. Father Bax,
her priest, then began an eight days prayer
with her.
The second day, while he was praying at her
bedside. she returned to consciousness and sat
up in bed. When the prayer was finished she
extended her arm and shook hands with the
priest, something she had not done before for
nine years. The next day she walked across
the room, and now she goes about the house as
well as anyone. This story seems little
strange. but can be vouched for by Mrs War
ner Mrs. Thebold and many other p rominent
ladies of the mission. During her illness she
has been examined by many prominent doctors,
among whom were Drs. Bodine and Irvine, ali
of them pronouncing her case one of the worst
on record, which makes her recovery all the
more remarkable
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
pUTY OF THE BANK OFFICERS.

One of the most disquieting features of
the Lawrence Bank failure, namely, the
disappearance of the cashier, is removed by
the authoritative statement that Mr.. Hoerr
is in Butler. sick from prostration over the
unfortunate termination of the institution.
1t is not singular that the officers of the
bank should be very much affected by its
suspension; and if the liquidation of the
concern shows that their state Of mind is
produced solely by sorrow at the misfortune,
their sensitiveness will be set down to their
credit But it is none the less their duty to
be on the scene of action and show how the
assets csn be best realized upon to meet the
demands of the creditors. By so doing, and
in addition making it clear what caused the
suspension, they will gain more considers
ton than by absenting themselves.
As to the cause of the failure, beyond the
allegation of a run, it is not yet made clear.
II the capital and assets of the institution
have been impaired, it is safe to say that
the money was not lost in banking. That
is, the banking business conducted on sound
lines has been so reliable and certain of con-
servatlve profits for the past few years that
the idea of losing money in it must be re-
iected. Money may be lost by improper
loans, by speculation, or bank may, by an
uujustlfable run, be forced to close its
doors; but that during the past half dozen
years any considerable loss could have Oc-
CURED in a conservative banking business
must be set down as out of the question.
1t is for the officers to show which of these
causes produced the failure, and how the
liabilities can be discharged. If they can
do this satisfactorily, they will earn more
sympathy than blame.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
AS TRUE AS DEATH.
rwnrrrrN ZOE rHR prspArcH.l

WRITTEN FOR THE DlsPAICH.l
'.As thruea as DeathI' is what she said,
And careless smiled her lips the while;
Her dark. full tresses crowned her head;
Her blue eyes softened to beguile.
Gas thrue as Deathi'' she uttered this,
Nor snuddered lest the specter rise;
Twas but to screen a stolen kiss,
Orfo affirm Woman's lies.
AS true as Death-in idle talks
This phrase is used by idle lips,
When unbelief the story balks
That from the gates Of gossip slips.
As true as Death-and Death is true,
True to the hour, and to the deed;
One cannot be alone-but two.
For Death will follow where we lead.
Our lives pass through canyon deep
Between cliffs overhanginE high,
IRON whose loose verge Deaths boulders slip
And fnd US at the time to die.
Each one moves on his destined course,
Before behind, the ruin drops:
On either hand the fated force
Our comrades way forever stops.
And each o1e must receive the doom,
first, perhaps. fair maid. and you;
TIE somber cliffs above us loom,
And true IS death; sure Death Is trusl
sLxTHE TABOR
P1rTsBURa. November q Isso.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
FANcIEs oF FuNNY nEN.


The papers all say that Stanley Is At
MpwapWa. Mwe mars mgIad mof nit--oH cfty
BlfssaTd.
Teacher-Do you derive much benentfrom
the big Bible gave you last sundayP
Tommy-No, but sister does: she has got Il jam
full Of autumn leaves. Tsras skftfnes-
Jsggs-RaggH had bang up time ysstsr-
day.
JagFs-He dfsIntegrzfed cake Of dynsmita.-
Philadelphia InQ1frsr.
Coal Dealer-I have investigated your
complaint. and ma you got your mn ton Of coal
That's the way ltis.
Cus.omer-Are you really sure that there are no
two weighs about Il n Tesus, Sotfnas.
A New York paper observes that there are
'sio 900 families in Glasgow living in one ROOM
This Is evidently slip. The Intention, no doubt
was to say that there 20 ooo families living In
two houses. This Wouid give them more ROOM
Detroit Frse Press.
Judge-Remember. you are sworn 10 tell
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth.
witness lfrom chleagol-Judgs I'm ; ssrang..
TO your ways. but II you'll explain what you mean
III do my best H1fiddeip Ma lnQ1frer
Miss WaInut-0h Claire, George and I
are to be married next month. All the arrange
ments have been completed. and
Miss Chestnut fgho has had designs on 9eorge
herseID-I am glad dear. and do 90 Wlan ne.
you will Re happy. How good Of GeorEs 70 ~
''ye1. . wasn't it.-P Phfiaaslphfa lnqHirsr.
Explosive Gas.-Mrs. Al see that t1e
city authorities are going investigate these l1.-
way explosions Il + helieved tnas tney .''
caused by gas
Airs. B.-rve no doubt oft. There Il alW-y, a
explosion IN this house when ask ny nuspAn4
Tor money % pay the gas Pill. : Teras aViiA1f.
How did you like me as a living
statue 20 asked Mrs. schmidt Of her husband, On
their return from al entertalnmens - VnIcn aA1
had dgured cous1lcu0usly.
Piled.
AT ny 1tatntsQue appearance ,"
'tNo. ny dear IT your being able % keep I1II
mouth snnt 90 long. 4t1q1 44IIH1F
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
DUCHESS WITH 4 FORTUNE.


A Relative Of the Poet Heine to Become
Princess Of nIonaco.
NEW ORLEANS, November 24-A relative Of
the lady in question states that the Duchess OF
Richalieu, who has host Of friends in New
Orleans. having visited the first Elk
position here, is about to become
the Princess Of Monaco. Although now q
Catholic. she viii be the first lady Of Hebraic
origin who has been married to q reigning
Prince. Marguerite Alice Heine. the future
Princess Of the little Mediterranean PRINCIPAL
ity, is the daughter of Michel Heine cousin
german Of Heinrich Heine, the poet The
father Of M. Michel Heine was the brother Of
the celebrated Hamburg banker, Solomon
Heine, who left e., 200 900 at his death.
Michel Heine and his brother Armand
amassed large fortunes in New Orleans. whence
they returned to Paris where they are now
residing. They have still a large amount Of
valuable property in this city. from which they
realize a handsome dividend annually. On
Canal street they own, with nther good paying
property the Pickwick Club Building. An the
ladies Of the Heine family have now become
either Catholics or Protestants, with the excep-
tion of Nine Fnrtado Heine and the sister Of
the poet, who still liYesin Hamburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
SPECULATION AND BANKRUPrcy.

The statement that a large share of the
business insolvency of this country is
caused by speculation receives a decided
corroboration from the last report of the
English Registrar in Bankruptcy, who says
that 'almost every report contains a state
ment that the debtor has experienced large
losses on speculation, which have nothing
whatever to do with his legitimate bust
ness" The same thing can be learned from
8 study of the leading business failures in
this country of late years Nothing has yet
been heard of speculation in connection
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
AveryI Important Point.

The important point is, that II it is decided
that the amendment was carried it viii hold the
Democratic Governor and Legislature in three
years, or one year longer than the usual term.
Mr.. Arnold Green has given some thought to
the question, He said: "When first thought
of the matter my impression was that the
biennial election amendment was defeated. but
after looking into it, have changed my mind
and now think that the amendment was car
ried. The Constitution provides that If q
majority of the electors voting at such election
shall adopt such amendment the same shall be-
come a part of the Constitution In theory
there is on election day an election for Gov
ernor, an election for Lieutenant Governor and
a separate election for each part Of the ticket.
An election is an expression of opinion by
the people on some particular subject and on
every election day the people express their
opinions upon numerous subjects. So it seems
to me there is separate election on each
amendment and the majority voting at that
separate election determine the fate of an
amendment There is no provision IN the
statute whereby the Secretary Of State can
ascertain the number of men who went to the
polls on election day. IL would not do to take
the total vote on Governor, or any other officer
voted for, because some electors might vote
for only one or two names on the ticket, and
the total vote cast for Governor on the various
tickets would not represent the actual number
of voters who went to the polls. The only way
that the Secretary of State could determine
the total number Of voters would be plan not
provided for by law-that is. he would have TO
ascertain the total number OF names on all the
poll books Of the State"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-25
TRI-STATE TRIFLEs.

1T is doubtful If there are many families in
the country that can show an army record
equal to the family of Gersham Davis. Of the
he .,g1,t sor,s s,,Iis,ed a. the Union ar, s.-I-
=, ~, -. m. s.,,s- sS f,,,r ~ th -,
ss--sd MI, tho ,,s- ,zas ever and retnrns,
home Tts fonr other sons were fiIIeds,n
bsttIa
A srRoUDsBURG fishing club has been or.
canized with view Of buying the famous Por-
ter's Lake, in Pike county, containing over
N'Oo0 a'' %
THE old pupils of ButtermiIk Seminary, at