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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
OVER FIVE HUNDRED BILLS
introduced by Senators Yesterday, Yer.
Few Of Them Being New.

Introduced by Senators Yesterday, Very
Few of Them Being New.
WASHINGTON, December 4-The first bill
introduced in the Senate in the Fifty-frst Con-
gress came from Senator Sherman, and was
aimed at trusts. It is identical with the anti
trust bill, reported by him last year from the
Committee on Finance. It declares all trusts
unlawful, gives persons power to recover In
courts whenever articles are advanced in value
by combinations, and declares officers OF trusts
guilty of misdemeanors. Among other bills in
troduced were the following;
BY MIR, Reagan, to define trusts and provide
penalties for them: also, for the free coinage
of silver; also to repeal the act for the sale OF
bonds TO redeem legal tender notes. (He gave
notice that he would address the Senate to-mor-
row on the latter bill.) By Mr.. Dawes, extending
the pension laws. By Mr.. Cameron, to encourage
the Commercial marine. By Mr.. Stewart, to pro-
vide for the free coinage Of both gold and silver.
late as money. BY Dir Blair, for the establish
ment and temporary support Of common
schools Also Joint TeIogtiEa proposing %
suffrage and prohibiting the manufacture, i'm
portation and sale OF alcoholic liquors; by Mr..
Vance to repeal the civil service law; by Mr.
Voorhees, for the payment of arrears of pensions
from the date OF death or discharges BY MI Gull
lom, to revive the grade OF General OF the army;
ing system; BY Mr.. Hawley, TO revive the grade of
Lieutenant General Of the army; by Mr..
f and Sailors incspacitated for manual labor
and dependent on relatives; by Mr..
Mitchell, to prohibit objectionable foreign
and defend American labor; also for cent letter
postage also for the admission of Idaho as a
Slate: by Mr. Frye, for the appointment
Of a commission on alcoholic liquor traffic;
by Mr. Pierce. for the inspection Of live
stock about to be slaughtered for eonsump-
tion in some state or county other. than
that in which slaughtered, and prohibiting
the importation OF adulterated articles; by Mr.;
MITCHELL extending the Mexican pension act to all
who served 30 days or more in any war since 1915;
by MIR. Turpe, granting. pension OF cent
month for each days service In the army during
the late war; by Senator Dolph, providing for
fortifications and other sea coast defenses,
as recommended by the board appoint
ed by President Cleveland to select
the ports at which fortifcations are most urgently
needed. Among the ports selected are San Fran
cisco. the lake ports, New Orleans, Galveston,
Portland, Ore. and San Diego. The bill appro-
PIRATES for the purpose Si26 81 800 to be expended
over period Of II years.
Altogether sos bills were presented, against
sos on the first bill day two years ago. Most OF
the measures proposed were bills that failed to
become laws during the last Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
ON THE MESSAGE.

NEW YORK Evening World (Deml: Though
tinged with bitter partisanship the message is
| an important one and deserving Of the careful
| consideration of every American citizen.
NEW YORK Herald Dem): President Har-
risOn's message is plain business document
well written and making recommendations
strictly in the line OF the Republican platform.
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer (Rep); President
Harrison has given Congress thoroughly old
fashioned message. It is conservative and yet
decisive, unpretentious except as to length, and
docs not attempt to usurp any Of the functions
of the legislative branch of the government.
CLEVELAND Leader (Repl: The dominant
characteristic of President Harrlson's first
message to Congress is its strong Republican
ism. 1t expresses and illustrates the spirit of
progressive and patriotic Republican policy in
every paragraph. 1t is the address Of an earn
est and thoughtful executive.
PHILADELPHIA Press (Rep): 1t is the
strongest proof at once of the prosperity Of the
country and the prudent common sense Of
President Harrison that, save on four or fve
subjecrs, his recommendations in regard to the
vast work Of Federal Administration urge a
policy which every good citizen will approve.
PHILADKLPHIA Times (Ind. Dem): The
Presidents first message to Congress is just
6uCl q CduLlOuS, CONSERVATIVE pdPCA % ndo W
have been expected from him. Ii any one
looked to Mr.. Harrison for bold declara-
ton of party policy, like thas conveyed in Mr..
Clevelands famous message to the Congress
before this the expectation was hardly justified
by his past delIverances and will certainly not
be realized by the present.
NEW YORK Tribune (Rep): Its most strik-
| ing characteristic is the absence Of pretense,
| exaggeration or rhetorical flourish, and there
| is no attempt to enlarge upon especial topics
| for the saFe of catching temporary popular ap-
plause or partisan advantage. 1t has the tone
throughout of conscious strength and sincerity,
| and of profound conviction that the people
will unwaVeringly sustain the national policies
to which they gave approval by their votes one
| year ago.
NEW YORK Sun (Dem): For originality
grasp ofpublic questions and sense OF perspect-
| i've in the statement OF the condition Of nat
| ional affairs, General Harrison's message COM
pares unfavorably with the first message sent
| to Congress by Mr.. Hayes twelve years ago. The
weakest man that ever occupied the White
House had more to offer to Congresssin the way
| OF information and suggestion, and offered it
with more vigorous individuality Of thought
and expression than the present individuality
| Of the thought and expression than the present
| chief executive Of the United States can ez-
1 hiblt or command,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
TIE PROSPEROUS OUTLOOK.

The placing of large contracts for iron ore
in Pittsburg, two months ahead of the usual
time, coupled with the brisk activity which
pervades all our mills, and the active move
ment OF coke and iron products over the
railroads, make it clear that next years iron
trade will equal, if not surpass, the activity
ana prosperity OF the year that is just draw
ing to close. All indications point to this
desirable conclusion. Indeed, the only
features which the eonstitutionany pessimist-
ie mind can find to criticise are the tendency
toward increased cost of materials and
products, which may go to point where
consumption can be checked, and the dis
position to spread out in extensions, to an
extent which might be inconvenient if the
check should come. With these dangers
guarded against, there is no reason why the
present prosperous outlook should not be
regarded as promising a long and steady era
of good business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
Social Chatter.

DUoUEsNE LODGE No. 95, l. o. F. 8. of l.,
will entertain their friends at Turner Hall,
Forbes street. Pittsburg, this evening. Music
by Gernert Bros. The Committee of Arrange
ments includes Robert RascoVar, Meyer Streng,
B. N. Jacobs Gerson Streng, Joseph Crown,
Emanuel Dreifus, Samuel Levine.
THE Young Ladies' Missionary Society Of
the Seventh U. P. Church, Forty-tourth street.
gives pretty entertainment this evening, at
which Japanese wedding will be celebrated.
THE Poverty German Club will meet for the
first time Friday evening. December l3, az the
residence of Mrs ]. H. Ricketson. on Rioge
avenue.
MRS. FORCE, Of Center avenue, gives large
euchre party this evening. and fashionable So
eiety will be well represented.
MISS CORA McKELvEY, Of the East End,
entertains the members of the Teaspoon Club
to-day.
AN enjoyable programme by the beethoven
Club in Hamilton's Hall this afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
TWOoF KIND.

It is rather interesting to find that the
speech which the Hon. William. Walter
Phelps made at the Thanksgiving dinner in
Berlin, attended by Count Herbert Bis
marek, does not please the New York
World Tafy is universally recognized as
an international commodity in diplomatic
dealings; but the esteemed World is decid-
edly Of the opinion that In the exchange Of
compliments between our Minister and the
younger Bismarck the balance of trade was
left too decidedly on the side of Germany.
It declares that Mr.. Phelps shattered
the German Emperor with laudations fit
only TO proceed from the mouth of a Prus-
sian subaltern officer eager to bend the
pregnant hinges of the knee that thrift
might follow fawning.'" This indicates
that the Republican Mr.. Phelps must have
rivaled the adulations which under the last
administration the Democratic Mr.. Phelps
offered up at the shrine of British ROYALTY
and aristocraey. As to surprising Mr..
Phelps, the Democratic Minister to En-
gland, in that line. that is beyond the power
of Mr.. Phelps, the Republican Minister to
Germauv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
A STANDARD OF CREpuL1TY.

The exceedingly high standard set BY
certain lawyers, when the exigencies Of
their case demand an exceptional degree of
stupidity or credulity in the jury, has often
been commented upon. But the lawyer in
a spiritualistic libel case at New York, Tues
1aY. who got his own case thrown out of
ccurt, because be would have no Juror who
was not prepared to give credit to the in
CT ble, ia entitled to the championship.
insist that the jury which tries a
Gus murderer shall be of the stupid
that never reads the newspapers and
ows nothing of public events, is thread
requirement; and really, considering
general character Of juries, it does not
II N altogether unreasonable. But this
lawyer balts at no such commonplace Iirhi-
tation. If the juror is not ready to lend
willing ear to testimony that grease-spot
on The floor developed into visions of de-
light from the seventh heaven; or that
lovely young woman shut up in burglar
proof vault emerged thence without
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

A Stone Thar Brings nIarvsIons Luck q
Hawaiian FIahermen.


aaWaiian HtAnermen.
Paradise Of the Pacific, Honolulu.l
Kane-au-kai is the name Of q stone near
xVoimea on the Island Of C,abu II hasa ve-v
1o,..,,5 ,,,-..,.ss s41.s. 'o.y
curious tesonu Oonheoeeo Win ~ MANY years
ago-hoW many TINS deponent salth not-the
fishermen of Waimea went out on morning to
fish, They cast their nets as usual. but on
taking them M. found thew had eaught moth.
1rhov novad a Iit,lo 80 81 so,r,a 49,.
ins. Aney o,eu - : .stle SWAY " solrS oSner
spot Dut Win no Detter success. Ihey cnanged
again, but failed. After these futile attempts
boul in their nets and ratprn homeuard for
,..5s ~ +to sd so.os 49, a., ~ -.
inc sous :. ~ 90 eooAnSu shas u1y, ~ .oass'
TO pc unpropluous. However, they deter
mined, before leaving, to try once again. This
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
BIG PRICES FOB EVERYTHING.

Marvellous ArithmeticaI Calculations Made
By GOtham Fair Managers.
New York Sun.l
"Talk about high prices" said q Well-knogn
far manager q few evenings ago, you will
never know what large estimates business men
can put upon the value Of their goods until you
have seen the list Of donations 20 fair. A
contribution of stationery will be valued at
$40 when can 60 right to the same mans
store and buy it for 81. A $50 sofa pillow would
be dear at s.. and sets Of china marked at
s26 so or something like that, when exhibited
in store windows, are put down at 500 when
contributed to fair.
''Pve heard insurance men complain Of the
way men figure up the value of a stock when
they come to make up q schedule of losses after
a Gre. but that trouble isn't circumstance to
that Of the manager OF fair, VINO 10 expected
to realize $50 900 of Of donations that wouldn't
bring IS 600 at SALE"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE APPOINTED.
PrOminenr Kansas Lawyer Named for
the Supreme Bench.


the Supreme Bench.
WASHINGTON, December 4-The President
sent to the Senate to-day the nomination of
David J. Brewer, of Kansas, to be Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
David ]. Brewer, the newly appointed As
sociate Justice, is about so years old, and a
native of Smyrna, Asia Minor. His father, Rev.
Josiah Brewer, was missionary to that coun-
try when the Justice was born, but returned to
this country when David was years old. The
appointee graduated from Yale College by a
strange coincidence, in the same class with
Judge Brown. of Detroit, and John Mason
Brown, of Kentucky, both of whom were proml-
nently named in connection with the appoint
ment. After years study Of the law in New
York City, Mr.. Brewer removed to Kansas,
where he early took prominent place in his
profession. He served two terms of six years
each on the bench of the Supreme Court OF
that State, and had entered upon the third
term when President Arthur appointed him
Judge Of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. to sue
ceed George w. McCrary.
Justice Brewer is a nephew of Justice
Stephen ]. Field, his mother having been q
member of the famous Field family The ap-
pointment is generally well received, Justice
Miller over whose circuit Justice Brewer has
presided, speaks of him in the warmest terms,
ranking him among the ablest of Judges on the
bench. DR.. Morrison says the appointment will
give satisfaction to all parties in Kansas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
AFTERNOON ooLoNG.
Miss LILY walker Enfertnins Handsomely
at the Walker n1pnsIOn on Western Ave-
nue-superb Appointments in Every

Miss Lily walker knfertnins Handsomely
at the Walker lIpnuIon ON Western Ave-
nue-superb Appointments in Every
Detail.
Fully $50 ladies called at the Walker resi-
dence on Western ayenue yesterday afternoon
in response to invitations issued by Miss Lily
Walker to an afternoon tea.
Mrs D. T. Watson, sister Of Miss Walkers
was there, as she was at the charming recep-
tion given short time ago by her sister-in.laE.
Miss Jane Watson, the honored guest. She
was robed in handsome gown of rose pink
silk, gracefully draped with white lace and be-
traying itself in every fold as Partisan crea-
tion.
ceiving was carried on, in the group Of assist
ants were to be found charming aggregation
of ladies noted for their ready tact and admira-
BILE conversational powers. They were Mrs.,
Scalfe, Mrs. Squire, Mrs. ]. Scuily. Mrs j. o.
Horne, Mrs. Pontefract, Mrs. Proctor, Mrs.
Watson, Miss CatherWood, Miss Reed, Miss
Newport, Miss Boyle and Miss Watson.
The floral decorations were unusually hne,
the hall, of such dimensions as to admit of
profuse decorations, was one mass Of tropical
and other foliage plants, handsome bronze
newell lamp was beautifully trimmed with
smilax and the chandeliers were festooned
with the same glossy green vine.
Roses were the flowers favored on this occa-
sion, and it was hard to decide which was the
prett1er drawing room, the front one. with lis
warm crimson American beauties, and Ben
nett's abounding in every conceivable nook
and corner OF the corresponding room with its
wealth of pure white blossoms. There was no
attempt at any set form of decorations. but
simply an abundance Of sweetly fragrant
flowers placed whore they would most delight
the senses.
One very noticeable feature in the front
room was an exquisite little malachite stand,
on which was placed transparent vase, low
and fat, and filed with the rarest of orchids
The dining room was a poem IN pink; La
France roses with their delicate coloring and
exquisite perfume made it very attractive
| spot in which to partake of all the dainty
| eatables that imagination could suggest.
The buffet and mantel were both burdened
| with an abundance of this ever popular flower.
| The table, which was star shaped, had for a
| center piece an elegant vase of Dresden china,
| filed with the choicest of roses and perched
on the side some half dozen seagulls. ]. r.
& A. Murdoch had charge of the floral work,
and Hagan, following the Eastern style, served
the refreshments on trays, and such feast.
There were truffies and terrapin, oysters and
salads, ices and fruits, glaces and cakes Of
every description. tea, coffee and chocolate.
Toerge Bros. from a screen of foliage, fur
nished delightful music and nothing was lack
ing to make the tea what it was a most brilliant
success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
CouIdn,, TeIl who Cut him.

Early this morning hatless man staggered
up Third avenue, near the Park, with his throat
cut and his shirt front covered with frozen
blood A policeman who met him called an am
bulauce and sent him to hospital At noon
the man regained his senses sufficiently to say
he was Christian Happ, an employe Of the New
York Central Railway. and that he did not
know how he got his throat cut. He was paid
of yesterday and got drunk early in the even
ing He was thrown out Of saloon at mid
night. and that is the last he remembers Of his
spree. There are no indications of IN attempt
at suicide. The police are looking for two men
whom they suspect OF trying to do the killing
Rapp viii probably recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
me lock, he cannot

me lock, he cannot
litigation. In short this
~ fitness requires the juror to
unbelievable and lend the ear of
" only to the statements Of
AZ and commonplace facts.
lie utility of this theory is by no means
snfned to the prosecution Of spiritualIst
lawsuits. The illustration already sug-
gested might be Of great use in defending
the safe-craeking profession; while in a
green-goods case the requirement that a jury
should be prepared to believe testimony
that SIC, 900 in first-class greenbacks was put
INTO satchel and turned into waste paper
on the way to the depot would be very use
full in earning high fees There is hardly
any department of criminal effort which
might not be benefited by the theory that
the jury must believe the most incredible
testimony, if furnished to order.
The developments of such theories of the
legal profession are calculated to arouse our
special wonder. But the trouble is that
they leave the public esteem as an entirely
undeveloped and dormant faculty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
Roc Much sympalhy for AIurderers.

Henry Morgenweck, a German painter con-
victed of manslaughter in shooting and killing
his stepson, John Kirchner, on August Il, was ar
raigned for sentence to-day before Judge Mar
tine. He was sentenced to States prison for Is
years and II months and in imposing sentence
Judge MARITIME said: Human life is held too
cheaply in this community. There seems to be
amaudlin feeling in behalf Of those who COM
nit crime-a feeling entirely for the slayer and
little feeling of sympathy or kindness for the
slain. Too frequently, when persons are killed
there Is an attempt in various ways to create
sympathy for the person who kills, rather than
punish him or her for the crime committed.
This is entirely wrong. and the ends Of justice
in this manner are not served"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
Psriured Himself for New Clothes.

One year ago James W. MeCabe, Brooklyn
stevedore, got decree of absolute divorce
from his wife, on the ground that she had been
intimate with his brother. The principal wit
ness against Mrs. McCabe was her 1eyear-old
son William. To-day Mrs McCabe, through
her counsel, asked that the divorce be re-
opened, because 1t had been procured by means
Of the perjured testimony of her son. In an
affidavit young McCabe confessed to-day that
his story in court was false from beginning to
end, that he had told it at the instance OF his
father, who had promised him suit Of clothes
and horse and wagon in case the divorce was
granted. The Judge reserved his decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

Now it is reported that at the last moment
the multi-millionaires of New York win step in
and capture the Congressional fancy by sub
scribing enough to the Worlds Fair fund to
make the total up to S2o,OO0OO0 While this in
wolves decided change Of heart on the part Of
the millionaires, it is to be hoped thar it may
prove true for the reputation of the millionaires
themselves. The same consideration also per-
mits the hope that they will throw in enough to
finish the Grant monument while they are
ah
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
THE OLD QUESTION ONCE MORE.

Again Before the Legislature.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
RICHMOND. December4-A noon to-day the
Virginia Legislature, elected in the contest of
November 8, was opened. Both branches are
Overwhelmingly Democratic. In the Senate
that party has 81 of the 40 members, and in the
House s5 of the loo. Soon after the two houses
were organized Governor Fitzhugh Lee, who
will be succeeded on January next by Cap
tain Philip Mckinney, sent in his last annual
message. The feature of this paper is its
treatment of the debt, the question which has
been the cause Of so much political strife in
this State for the past II years.
Some of the best fnanciers think that Gov
ernor Lee, in this message, has come nearer q
solution Of this question than any of his prede-
eessors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05
THE LAFAYETTTS RECEPTION.
A Fashionable Gathering in New Turner
Hall Last Night.

New Turner Hall. on Forbes street, was
tn ronged last night with fashionable gather
ing of young people in response to the invita-
tions sent out by the Lafayette Club, the new
social organization on the hill. Two hundred
invitations had been issued and over $50 couples
answered to the call for an evenings enjoy
ment It is needless to say that their anticIpa-
tions were realized to the fullest degree. The
grand march was led by the President, 0. A.
Corcoran, assisted by Miss Aggie McGee. They
were followed by about 100 couples, nearly all
of them being in full dress. Gernerrs orches-
ira furnished the music for the dancing which
was continued until 2 o'clock Supper was
served at midnight by the caterer of the club
The Committee of Arrangements were: f. II,
Mccarthy A. B. Patterson, w. ]. Wiseman, T.
]. Donahue, c. McSwigan and s. E. Marks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

The case of highway robbery which oe-
CURED on one of our leading avenues Tuesday
night presents a variation from the usual rob-
berry case, by the capture of one of the robbers
on Wednesday If the police can make that
prompt work the rule instead of the exception,
the thievish fraternity will be apt to seek other
fields of industry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

THE proprietOrs of Florida winter resorts
are now freshly painting their taverns and
putting new coats Of varnish on their alligators
in order to let them present their best appear
ance to people from the North In the mean
time the oranges, the sole products Of Florida
which come North, continue as sour as ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

THE first hippopotamus ever born in the
United States has made its appearance in New
York, and an exchange says: 'of course it
will be named Chauneey." This must be in
compliment to Mr.. Depew's dining powers. 1t
cannot be based on the hippopotamus' manly
beauty or his genius for oratory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-05

Too much Of anything is bad
Too much tall talking in lad;
Too many simpers in maid;
A magistrate too much afraid
Ofrogues who run city ward;
Too much OF boarding houses board;
Too much of letters Presidential,
And too much talk that's transcendental;
Too many courses at dinner;
Too many judges of q sinner;
Too many Christians bound to fight,
All certain they alone are right;
Too many hAunts for ''easy- speaking"
Too many hustIers office seeking;
For baseball far too many players,
Who pitch in lies in heavy layers;
In fact the toos are, more's the pity
Too many for this simple ditty.
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