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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
TIE TOPICAL TALKER.
1t is Hard to Beat Tramp-One Who
Took the Creau1-Trampa Scarce Now.

II is Hard to Beat Tramp-One Who
Took the Cream-Tramps Scarce Now.
IT is hard to beat a tramp. The cunning OF
the vagrant exceedeth that of the serpent.
A lady, who has had more experience with
tramps of one sort and another than she
has any use for, looked out of the kitchen WIN
dow early one morning lately, and saw ragged
animated scarecrow coming through the yard.
The man was evidently tramp in search OF a
breakfast. The kitchen door was open, and
the lady shut it with vicious slam. She also
closed the kitchen shutters, and lit the gas, SO
that she could go on preparing the breakfast.
The tramp came on, and presently hearty
thump at the door announced his desire to
breakfast without more delay
But the lady, who was grinding the coffee for
the morning meal, paid no attention to the
thump at the door; she. also cautioned the cook
not to open it. The tramp then rang the elec-
Jric bell for three minutes continuously. Then
he swore a while. and knocked rat-a-plan on
the panels. No attention was paid to him. and
at last the women inside the house heard him
depart
"Well, we got the best of Mr.. Tramp that
time" said the lady of the house.
The next minute she SAID to the cook
"Where is the cream 2"
''Outside the door, mum. 1 haven't took it in
yet"
The lady opened the door. An empty jug
stood beside the Intel. There were traces of
cream on the jugs inside.
Meanwhile a tramp, whistling an operatic
air, was disappearing down the village street.
There was cream on bis whiskers.
So
THERE are not SO many tramps on the road
this fall as there were last year. In fact. prob
ably there are fewer tramps trudging through
the country this year than there have been for
the past five or six years. The prosperity Of
the country is such that nobody need wander
over the land for a living. For 1 believe that
there is always in times when prosperity is not
general a certain small percentage of men who
take to tramping because it is all they can do,
and because even its hardships and perils are
less odious than the restrictions of the poor
house to a self-respecting man.
1t may be taken as tolerably certain fact
that every tramp that comes to your house
begging for food is tramp by choice. There
is work of some sort for every man who wants
to work. The reason tramps do not disappear
under circumstances such as this year presents
is that quite number of men like wandering
about, begging food and lodging, better than
anything else They are not altogether good
for-nothing, these tramps by choice. Some Of
them are not half as disreputable as their
clothes, or the want of them, would make them
ont tn he
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
PRESENTED WITH A FLAG.
Mrs. Augusta Kauf Remembers the Teu-
tonia AI9nnerch0r.

tonia lI9nnerch0r.
The hall of the Teutonia Mennerchor on
Pike street, Allegheny, was crowded last night
with friends of the organization who were
present to witness flag presentation to the
society. The flag, a beautiful silk Stars and
Stripes, was the gift Of Mrs. Augusta Kauf, the
wife of one of the first members of the society,"
The presentation speech was made in German
By Rev. B. Peck, who spoke Of the patriotism
of the Germans. and theirIlove and reverence
for the flag of their adopted country.
George Elphinstone. Rsq., received the nag
on behalf of the organization in short and
well-worded speech, in which he spoke warmly
of the loyalty and courage OF the Germans
during the late war. Following the presenta-
tion was programme of high merit. There
was daC drill by 16 girls dressed In white,
each carrying an American flag. The girls
executed a fancy drill, doing some movements
that would do credit to men Of military train
ing. One Of the very pleasing events OF the
evening was solo, "MarguiIette." BY Miss
hearer with her sweet voice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Walter RIcCnbe.

Walter McCabe, aged 46 years, died suddenly at
his residence on Main street. Thirty-sixth ward.
about O. 'clock last night. The deceased was an
old soldier, being member Of Colonel r. H. COL
Hers regiment, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth
Pennsylvania, and has been suffering for mora
than wear from the effects Of wounds received in
the late war, He was an uncle of Coroner Me-
Dowellis wife, and at one time represented the
Thirty-sixth ward in Councils. He was horn
within a mile of the house in which he died, and
lived within that district all his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

The feature Of the swearing in the Cronin
case yesterday was an effort to prove an alibi
for D1nan's white horse. That historic steed is
now playing an engagement at Chicago mu-
scum as the only and original horse Of the
tragedy. Yet along comes Witness Budenben-
der and makes oath that he saw the horse which
took DR.. Cronin to his death; and that the ami
NAL was dapple-gray with black legs. There
is considerable tall swearing somewhere in this
celebrated case. The jury will doubtless be
able to make up its mind on which side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THE latest news from Stanley indicates
that he is close to the coast, and will be in
Zanzibar within few days. The news says
nothing about Emin Bey being with him, which
will increase the suspense as between the
theories that Emin had rejoined Stanley and
the report thar he is prisoner of the Mahdi.
Authentic and full news on that point from
Stanley himself will be waited for with keen
inf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
THE A. Q, NV. ANNUAL RECEPTION
Old City Hall Made Lively By a Pleasant
Social Event


Glittering gold braid and handsomely plumed
hats made the second annual reception Of the
First Regiment, Select Knights A. o. o. W.,
at Old City Hall last evening very attractive
affair.
On this occasion the uniforms Of the Knights
completely eclipsed the pretty toilets worn by
the ladies. In the grand march which was led
by Colonel Charles V. Lewis. the military bear
ing Of the gentlemen added much to the pic
turesqueness and beauty of the figures.
In short breezy address Colonel Lewis vel
coined all the guests, Knights, and visiting
knights, previous to the march, and then the
evenings amusement of dancing was entered
into with great zest by all present.
The ceiling and wall Of the building was fes-
tooned with flags Of all nations American
flags forming graceful and patriotic circular
centerpiece. Gernert's Orchestra furnished
the music, and at the hour OF separation all
were deslrouss as Colonel Lewis hoped they
would be, of assisting in the celebration Of
next year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
pin.hnrr,. Wondrou. weaIlh.

From the PhiladeIphla Kecord.J
The people OF Pittsburg, who have been
bringing petroleum to their city from consider
able distances for the last 25 years. are now in
the enjoyment Of the fever Of local speoula-
tion, new oil field having been developed N
their near nelghborhood. The oil is obtained
from deep wells In the. Charters creek valley,
and the whole surrounding country has been
eased for further development BY active spec
ulators. The mineral wealth lying In and
about and underneath Pittsburg is one Of the
modern wonders Of the world
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
A LABORERS' NOMINEE.
Millionaire Pnine il LnbOr's Choice fc
Mayor of Boston.

Millionaire Paine IL LnbOr's Choice for
Mayor of Boston.
Boston, November M.-Robert Treat Paine,
the millionaire philanthropist, and cousin of
the old miser who died several years ago
in New York. leaving an Unexpectedly large
fortune to his relatives, has accepted the
independent nomination for Mayor of
Boston. The movement in favor of
Mr.. Paine was started originally by
laboring men with whose interests he
has actively identified himself, he having
among other things sought to promote their
welfare by legislative methods. He is the
especial friend of the cooperative banks, and
some years ago subscribed $40 900 to the W ellis
Memorial Association, distinctively working
mems organization.
His candidacy is expected to draw heavily
from the Mugwump vote, which otherwise
would go to Hart, the Republican nominee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

A STEUBENvILLE court sends prop
erty-owner to the workhouse for leasing prop
erty for immoral purposes. When that law is
enforced in Pittsburg, it will make stir among
some people who claim the rank of respecta-
bility, but regard it as all right with regard to
their money to act on the principle of non oLet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
PuaiIl.r. In Bad Odor.

From the Baltimore Americana
1t is gratifying to know that prize-hghting is
losing all taste and most of its popularity in
this country. 1t has sunk to brutality, with
brutes as its exponents. Their drunken per-
formances have intensified public disgust, and
interest in their exhibitions has steadily and
hopelessly diminished.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Social Go.sIp.

A DINNER will be given in Lafayette Han on
Thanksgiving Day and q festival will take
place IN the same place in the evening for the
benefit Of the Aged Colored Women's Home.
The home was enlarged at an expense Of SO. 900,
Of which SIC. 900 has been paid
THERE will be concert and steriopticon en-
tertainment in the German N. E Church, Al
legheny, on THANKSGIVING Day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
nrendfaI Dealh % q Narse.

Miss Catherine Coster, IS years old, head
nurse in DR.. Tod HeImuth's private hospital,
died to-day from burns caused by an explosion
Of other several days ago. Miss Coster went
into the hall to pour the contents Of one bottle
into the other. Ahen one of the bottles exploded
and her clothing was set on fire. lis supposed
she stood near lighted gasjet Young DR..
Heimuth threw a rug around the nurse and ex-
ringuished the flames, but her body was fright
fully burned. Miss Coster has been many years
in the hospital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

The Provisional Government of Brazil
establishes universal suffrage, but omits to call
convention, and abolishes the representative
bodies, in a way that justihes suspicion that
the ruling Junta regards itself as constitutional
convention, legislature and executive rolled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
MARRIED AFTER THE PLAY.
An Ohio Actress Welded in the Presence
nf n Ri0 Audianca

an OnlO actress welded In tne PRESENCE
of Big Audience.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
EAsToN, Md, November 21-Just after the
performance of Theodore" by the Claire Scott
Company here last night, Jules Trees and Miss
Hilda Wing, two members of the company, were
made man and wife. The Rev. S.V. Hildebrand,
pastor of Trinity N. E. Church, performed the
ceremony, which was witnessed by large
audience. Mr.. Trees is a resident of Buffalo.
Miss Wing is very pretty young woman of
East Liverpool, O., and Eakes handsome ap-
pearance on the stage. mr. and Mrs. Trees
were serenaded by the other members of the
company. They appeared in MARY, Queen of
Scots" tonight and then left for Cambridge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

ALLEN o. MYERS says that he would
rather serve out his term in jail than term in
the United states Senate. So would Brice, per
haps; but the latter is nobly ready to sacrifice
himself if the Ohio Democrats should insist
upon it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

MAYOR GRANT has put down one-half of
his years salary to the Worlds Fair fund in
New York. But the trouble with the New
York fund is that the fellows who don't put
down half or quarter of the years income are
the ones that count
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
MATTERS IN THE METROPOLIS.
suicide of n Striker.

INEW 1OFkk BUREAU sFECIAL1.I
NEW YORK, November 21.-Among the street.
railway employees who struck on Deacon Rich
ardson's lines in Brooklyn three days ago was
John Smith, a conductor on the Franklin ave
nue. line. When the strike failed he made no
attempt to get reinstated. He remained about
the house and brooded over the matter until he
appeared to become deranged. To-day he went
up to the bathroom with his razor and cut his
throat from ear to ear. When his son looked
into the room, ten minutes later, he saw his
father lying dead ina pool Of blood on the
floor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
M. Ward,. Lecture.

Mr.. Herbert Ward will lecture for the benefit
of the Press Club in Lafayette Hall this even
ing on "The Congo Cannibals OF Central Afri-
car Mr.. Ward has explored the Dark Cont
nent In connection with Stanley and be has az
tanned quite repu alton as lecturer. The
seats are now on sale at Klebers' music store.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Innenh Keniinr nnGr.

The burial of Joseph Heating Duffy, one OF the
brightest little fellows among the families of
Westvlew, on the Perrysville road. took place
Yesterday at st. Mary's Cemetery. The friends of
Mr.. Duffy and his estimable wife attended the
burial services in very large numbers. The little
7-year-old laid away yesterday was not alone tine
pet Of his parents hut of all who knew the family
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
ADVICE TO MR.. BROWN.
The President Tells an Irishman to Bring
His Factories Over Here.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TUE DIsPATcH.i
WASHINGTON, November 2l.-Mr. James
Brown, leading manufacturer of County
Tyrone. Ireland, and an uncle of Messrs. Henry
W. and George T. Oliver. of Pittsburg. arrived
in the city to-day for visit Of several days, 40
companied by Mr.. Robert P. Porter, Superin-
tendent of the Census. Mr.. Brown called on
President Harrison, and passed full hour
very pleasantly with him.
The President was much interested to hear
Mr.. Browns opinions in regard TO Ireland, and
laughingly advised him to bring his factories
to the United States. Mr.. Brown is charmed
with Washington, and thinks it is the most
beautiful city he has seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

AS TO free bridges, it would be worth
while to consider whether the Southsiders will
not get to their goal quicker by taking one step
at a time and accepting free footbridges until
they can get free driveways also.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Pre,Idep,nl Po,,mnsters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, November 2l.-The President
has appointed the following named postmas-
ters: Thomas q. Hammond Moundsville, w.
Va; William G. Reposs, Wyattville, Va;
ord, Neb.; Harry o. Call. Mason, Mich; Madi-
son T. Padigo, Glasgow, KY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
TRI-STATE TRIFLES.

AKRON editors cannot tell a lie. but one of
them has made desperate attempt in that
direction, viz: A local physician in one of
Ohio's counties has great fondness for per-
forming surgical experiments. His latest is
one of extreme interest Carefully extricatIng
the proboscis of lusty mosquito. he success
fully transplanted it into the nasal front of
common house fly. The bite of the fly now has
all the pleasant pungencyof its swamp rela-
tive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

PETE GRUBER, of Oil City, has added to his
curiosities production of the Bradford field
not anything in the oil line but q three-legged
rooster Aside from the attention it draws to
him, the third leg is practically valueless to Its
owner, as it is too short to do any scratching
with OF to be. used for walking purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

SINCE September 80 there have beon nearly
1900 visitors to the BeIlefonte Jail, nearly all
of them to see Hopkins. the double murderer.
an average number of q each day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

If Mr.. Allen o. Myers will make good
his promise of sending Ohio millionaires who
buy votes to the penItentiary, all may yet be
forgiven.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
AI,Iternrv EntertaInment.

A pleasant musical and literary entertain
ment under the auspices Of the Ladies' Total
Abstinence Society was held In the Duquesne
school hail. The proceedsswere tor the benefit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

NEW MEXICO having failed in her am
bition to get admitted to the Union is now seek.
ing cruel revenge by showing that she can
turn out worse blizzards than those of Dakota.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

IRWIN A. STETLER, merchant at Frederick.
Montgomery county, during the fall has
shipped 1000 barrels of shellbarks to eastern
points,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THE first sawmakers' anvil used in this coun-
try is in the possession of E. Andrews of Will
iamsport, whose uncle imported it from En-
gland in 1919.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

SPoRTsMEN have given up all hopes of shoot
ing any ducks at Conneaut Lake this fall. The
birds have left the upper lakes gradually and
made no stops on their way South, owing to the
mild weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THERE seems to be reason to inquire after
the whereabouts of our Minister to Brazil
Have the revolutionists suppressed him as well
as Dom Pedro?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

WITH the platform of free bridges, plenty
of water and the abatement of the Beck's run
nuisance, the Southside seems to have a very
clear idea of what it wants in city politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
a n1urderer Saved Fron HanaInr.

Governor Hill to-day commuted the death
sentence Of Charles GiblIn, the twice convicted
murderer. to imprisonment for life. Giblin
was smoking in 3 corridor at the Tombs when
the news reached him. AS his lawyer read the
Governors memorandum to him he took the
cigar out of his mouth and looked around on
the crowd with a comprehensive smile that in
cluded them all, from the deputy sheriRs.
silent and apathetie, at his side to the
old gatemen in their uniform caps
croWding up in the rear. He gave .
little gasp, as If he had just stepped out Of 3
cold shower bath, and then laughed again.
Finally he said: II expected it. don't think
it will be hard for me to GET out again some
day." Giblin was twice convicted Of shooting
Mrs. Madeline Goetz dead in a struggle with
her and her husband about counterfeit bill
which he had tried to pass in their bakery.
GibIin admitted, soon after the murder, that ne
had shot the baker and his wife, but declared
that it was with Goetz's own revolver, which
he wrested from him in struggle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

THE town OF Elkins, W. Va, had no exist
ence last spring. 1t is now thriving village.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

Of st. Mary Of Mercy's new school. The sing
ing was good and some pleasing recitations
were given.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Haslage are mourning
the loss of their bright little OF sYears OF age
He died yesterday after brief illness of dIph-
thelia The little fellow was thelife OF the family
circle ana his sorrowing parents have the SYM
pathy OF many friends in their bereavement,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
cnmIC cULLINGs.

"Charity begins tome" said the poor.
house keeper. as he headed The first page In new
account book.-Lffs-
Disappointed. Come here, Gretchen,and
see the new mother promised you"
.she doesn't look very new."-Flfsgsnda
Btdsttsr.
The Species Identified. Mabel : Isn't
young Mr.. Dolly spruce fellowg
AmT-I knew he was a stick, but I did not knoY
exactly what kind. Tine.
More. Than He Asked.-Tramp-Could
you give me little to eat. madams
Madan-0h. how lucky. The Cooking Club has
Just gone, and you can eat all -
But the tramp bad ned.-H r Sun.
A Heavy Pressure.-Mrs. A-And how
did you prevent the marriage when things had
gone so far?
Mrs. (of chicago)-I just set my foot sisht
down on Il.
Sand that settled IL
t,Of course. 80 Tina.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Mrs. Z. G. kinney.

NEWARK, N. j., November 2l.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Clementine Kinney, mother of the poet, Edmund
Clarence Stedman, died yesterday at the residence
of her daughter Mrs. N. 5. EastOn, at Summit.
N. j. Mrs. Kinney was born in New York on De-
cember IS ISln. Mrs. Kinney was an Intimate
friend of Tennyson, Browning and Trollope.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22
Ocean Racer. Taking a Rest.

Several ocean racers have been retired tenn
porariIy from the track. The steamship
Augusta Victoria, on her arrival at Hamburg
tomorrow. viii be laid up for the winter. The
Columbia, her sister ship, has already gone into
winter quarters at the home port The steam
ship City of Rome is tied up in the Mersey, and
will not come out until the spring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-22


She could swing six-pound dumb-hell,
She could fence, and she could box;
She could row upon the river,
she could Chamber 'mong the rocks;
She could do some heavy bowling.
And play tennis ali day long;
But she cauldn't help her mother.
Cause she Wasn'i very strongl
Nm. @, Sheppard, n Pue1'
Young Digby went 10 Vassar
To lecture 70 the girls.
And there, In hne orations, showereo
wealth Of fElsdom's pearls.
But soon his courage ALTERED
And went Into eclipse;
What wonder, when I've hundred airI1
We're changing on his lipsY''
THEY KNEW THKrR TINE WAS Up.
The ichthyosaurus dived down deep,
While the huge deinosaurus roared,
The apteryx hoped. the nrchn0Dteryx Topped,
And the onomodont owned himself '.hoored y
me ptefodacfylns winked onoeTa
And the megalotherium ran,
The cave-baaF growled. the masfotou houlsa
when tney saw pEehlstorio man.