Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-10
A GREAT NEWSPAPER.
Brief Summary of the Contents of Yester-
days 2O-Page Dispatch.

days 2O-PaEe Dispatch.
A better paper than the triple number of
THE DISPATCH of yesterday it would be hard
to find. The latest news from the Johnstown
disaster, concisely and graphically given, and
illustrated by many excellent cuts. formed a
leading feature. There was also large amount
of general intelligence from all over the
world, as well as the usual quantity Of choice
literature by noted writers. AL in all, yester-
days DISPATCH was paper to suit every
reader.
In the first part our CORDS of staff correspon-
dents described the work beng done at Johns
town. There is an urgent call for State aid.
1t was reported on Saturday that the Governor
had decided to visit the devastated district and
that the State sanitary officers would send ], 900
men to assist in clearing away the debris The
Governors inaction has caused much unfavor-
able comment. Disease is raging among the
survivors, and many physicians are fearful OF
an epidemic. Cash contributions are pouring
in and the various relief committees are doing
noble work. Great Britain and Ireland are
generously aiding. An additional list OF sur
vivers was published.
OF news from outside the State the most i'm
portanI was the report of the inquiry into the
methods of the Clan-na-Gael at the Cronin in
quest. Several members were put on the
stand, most of whom seemed very reluctant to
answer questions. In New York an earnest ef-
fort is being made to save Kemmler from be-
ing put to death by electricity. Abroad, Mr.
Gladstone is working zealously to bring about
home rule. A woman's congress is to meet in
Paris during the course of the exhibition. A
novel scheme for assisting emigration has come
to light in Ireland. Poor people are gathered
together and arranged in families" without
regard to relationship. The nominal head of
the family is supplied with enough money to
enable him to pass the custom officers, and SO
all get through safely.
The attention of Pittsburg and Allegheny
citizens has been chiefly occupied during the
week in raising aid and devising ways of relief
for the Johnstown sufferers. Scores of the
refugees are being sent here and tenderly
cared for. Up to Saturday evening the cash con-
tributions amounted to over s4O0, Co., Local un-
dertakers are involved in an unseemly squabble
in regard to the management Of the work Of
interring the Johnstown dead. The Amalga-
mated Association held mammoth picnic at
Rock Point which was greatly enjoyed.
The Cleveland team defeated the Pittsburg
nine in two games. Scores. 10 to and to 2, in
favor of the 'babies." Reports of races at
home and abroad, the current sporting record
and Pringle's review made the sporting
columns unusually interesting.
III.
In the second part L. E. Stofel, in two we'll
written sketches, gave general review of the
Johnstown disaster, and the labor OF the res
cuers, sanitary workers and newspaper
men. The matter was fully illustrated.
Another timely article was on the origin and
cause of storms. Frank Fern described Whit
sunday customs in England. Theodore STAN
ton outlined the work Of the Samoan Commits
sion. Harriet PRESCOTT Spofford gave whole
some advice to the debutantes Edgar L.
Wakeman's letter dealt with the quaint old
city Of Youghal, where Raleigh lived and
Spenser won his bride. Mrs. John Sherwood
talked enthusiastically of the American colony
in Paris. Lillian Spencer described rural life
in Cuba, and Olive Weston contributed inter.
esting "reminiscences of Salvini. Popular
Science, Clara Bellies Chat, and other corre-
spondence, as well as the usual departments,
were included.
Pages IT to 20 contained among other
articles the following: THE Only Girl at
Overlook" )" written by Franklin File, after
plot by Wilkie Collins; sketch of the Govern
ment fish hateheries at Washington; Carpen-
ter's letter from India, dealing with the Rajah
of Jeypore and his realm; Bill Nyes original
scheme for conducting circus; Among the
Mexicans," by L. B. France; Country Life"
by ]. c. Bayles; "Florida Wild Hogs" by q. D.
H.; Rev. George Hodges religious talk;
English Sporting Men," by Blakely Hall;
1.-THE Fads of the Wealthy" by Mary g. Hum
phreys; "How to Be Beauty" by Shirley
Dare; SUNDAY Thoughts" and other articles
of an entertaining and instructive character.