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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
A MANLY LITTLE HERO.
He Saves Mans Life and Refnses 4
Preferred Reward.

AAo DAHo1 = uAauo AAlo anu AeLu8e4 =
Preferred Reward.
From the New York Press.l
A runaway horse numbered down Seventh
avenue. near Twenty fourth street, Wednesday
afternoon, dragging a disabled open buggy, in
which gentleman sat Yainly endeavoring to
stop the animal. Turning toward the curb, the
vehicle was upset and the gentleman thrown
under it In preearious and dangerous posi-
tion. A policeman on a neighboring corner
and q number of bystanders were too paralyzed
to come to his rescue. But as the horse was
temporarily checked by the wrecI1sa slender
schoolboy sprang out in front OF the animal,
raising aloft a stick, and by commanding
language managed to seize the bride rein and
control the beast It was heroic act, endanger-
ing himself but saving the driver. When the
latter crawled out he thanked the boy, while
severely for placing himself in such position.
"1fs all right this time. but don't you ever do
it again, said the big policeman.
But the gentleman says saved his life, sir,
was the lads response.
Indeed you did, " said the gentleman, sand
here's SO for you.''
''Oh, but can't take that sir 1 don't be-
heve my papa would allow me to do it."
Then must know your name,
Yes, sir. It's Henry Winfred Carr"
"Weil, my names johnson, and you viii hear
from me-"
And that is why Colonel w. H. Carr, the
head clerk at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, is 50
proud Of his ll-year-old boy that he gets absent
minded in answering questions, thing that
has not happened before in his 25 years SER
vice there behind the desk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
TIE HOUSE COMMITTEES.

Speaker Reed followed up his promptness
in the appointment Of the first five commit
tees. by announcing the full list yesterday.
This is doing somewhat better than has been
the rule of late years; although the full ap-
pointments have been made much earlier,
those of Mr.. Blaine, at the session Of 1873,
having appeared FULL two weeks sooner.
The proof of the pudding lies in the eating;
and the best test in the composition of these
committees will be in the legislation they
turn out. Mr.. Dalzell, notwithstanding ad-
verse reports, gets the coveted Pacific rail-
road chairmanship; while the stories as to
the disappointment in store for Mr.. Harmer,
at the other end of the State, with regard to
the desired Craftsmanship of the naval COM
mittee receive the degree of ver1fcation
which attaches to the appearance in that
place Of the name of Mr.. Boutelle. This
puts the House in position to go to work
with will. 1t should prove its ability to
do so
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
A P1ucKy PoI1cFMIE

The trials which make policeman's lot
in Pittsburg the reverb of q happy one,
were illustrated by the terrible fight which
one of them had last night in bringing to
the station a rough, who was threatening to
make mincemeat of an obnoxious colored
man. An officer who is set upon by gang
of several score of hoodlums might be par
doned for releasing his prisoner. But it is
to the credit of Officer Roche that, though
knocked down, pounded and kicked to an
almost unrecognizable condition, be brought
his prisoner of in about as bad condition
as himself The determined policeman who
thus triumphed single-handed over a small
regiment of tOughs should be marked for
promotion, and the police authorities should
make it their especial business to give the
whole gang of bruisers who attacked the
officer in the discharge of his duty a term
of honest labor at the workhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
BEAUTIFUL HANDS.


Such beautiful, beautiful handsI
They're neither white nor small,
And you, know, would scarcely think
That they were fair at all,
I've looked on hands whose form and hue
A sculptor's dream might be,
Yet are those wrinkled, aged hands
Most beautiful to me.
Such beautiful, beautiful nandsl
Though heart were weary and sad,
These patient hands kept toiling on
That children might be glad.
Ialmosr weep a. looking back
To childhood's distant day.
think how these hands rested not,
When mine were at their play.
Dut ohl beyond this shadow land,
Where all Is bright and fair.
Iknow full wen those dear old hands
VIII palms Of victory bear;
Where crystal streams, through endless tima
Flow over golden sands.
And where the old grow young again,
I'm clasp my mothers hands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

The manner in which the view of things
can be colored by prejudice is furnished by an
editorial comment OF the Atlanta Constitution
on battle with razors among some Kansas ne
groes. The Southern paper says: The spec
tacle of two church factions suddenly relaxing
into savagery is not reassuring to those who are
trying to believe that the black race is steadily
advancing in civilization" Immediately fol.
lowing this the Constitution had a comment on
the case Of the two leading lawyers of Lancas-
ter county, Va, who fought duel with fists;
but, singularly enough, it fails to say anything
about relaxing into savsgery." Do Southern
ethics make that savagery for the blacks which
is the highest civilization for the whites?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
SMART SAVINGS.

Blenskey-Where Is Mr.. Chalkitdown?
Clerk-He is out. sir.
Blenskey-So am I. He owes me sla-Mfn1s-
| Gpohs Journal.
Baseball players labor under some great
disadvantages. For instance, how can . short
stop render himself invaluable In the long run
Baltimore american.
Canvasser-I have here work that goes
on like hot cakes
Lady Of the HOuse-Please let me see It go o.
Aunsey's Weekly.
Perhaps the most trying experience in the
career Of a maiden who has passed the first blush
ofromantie girlhood is when she braces herself
to meet the shock OF proposal Of marriage from
some man and the shock doesn't come.- Chicago
Tribune.
Paler-You children turn up your noses
at everything on the table. When was a boy
was glad 10 get enough dry bread 70 eat
Tommy-say, pa. you're having a much better
time Of it. now you are living with Us, amt your
"Trip. .-..
Charles. Gin love)-But you should see
her eyes when sheis angry. They hashtiks Light
ming. 80
John (been therel-Yes, or when she's looking
for new beau. Then she keeps 'em peeled like
thunder.-BinghamtO Republican.
Consent Wasn't Assent-Dick-I intend
to marry you WhstheF or no. know you love
me. shall not go until get your consent.
Miss FIirtte-You have 1t.
Dlek-Ah. knew should triumph.
Miss Flirtte-Of coarse meant my consent 70
go.-Chfca0O Journal.
Briggs-YOung smithsrs is . friend Of
yours. Is he nut2
Braggs-O, yes.
Bnggs-Dces he ever reeite any Of his poetry 20
your
BraggB-CertainIy not. Didn't just tell you hs
il q friend Of mineg-Tsrrs Hauts BzPress.
a GENTLE APPEAL4
Sweet lady with the gentle eyes
Andlips OF cherry red
Nay, start not In annoyed surprise
Nor toss thy naughty head
60, chatter through the opera,
And Riggle hirt, all that;
But pity those who at behind.
And doR thy giant hat.
-chfca0o journal
The Motion Passed the House.-"Ac-
cording to my fathers rules, Mr.. Chapkins we
always adjourn here at Z. IL is now one minute
OF
''Ah. indeedf Wen, in accordance with iegiHla-
tive custom, Miss Barrows. there being some M
nnlshed business before the house. win turn
EnaaSs'nsns anhoanesd next d.y.-HanSs
Actosds -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

he would give her this amount and would as
sure her that the remainder would be paid as
soon as the performance was over. Madam
Patti was sitting in her dressing room and she
had gotten down to the putting on Of her slip
pers She strsightened up As Nicolini spoke
and said, coolly; That will not do. take the
check back to the manager and tell him that
Madam Patti is in her dressing room. and that
she has one slipper on. She win not put on the
other until she receives the full amount Of s. 900
and If there is no money there will be no song.n
The audience was waiting, itwas time for the
curtain to rise, and it is needless to say that
Patti got ner money
FRANK G. cARPENTER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
CLETER SPANISH sWISDLERs.
They Seek 20 Enirnp nm Ohio Man By Tale.
ofGreaf Fortunes.

Of fGFeat Fortunes.
OIEcINNATI December 2l.--Iast April Mr..
John Koehler. a well-to-do butcher, received a
letter from Sagunta, Spain. 1t was written in
English, and stated in substance that the
writer had great scheme to make fortune,
but he would not disclose it unless Koehler
answered his letter. The letter was signed M.
Del Rio. pastor of the ST. Joseph Mission at
Sagnnta, Spain. and implored Mr.. Koehler to
keep the matter secret. and to answer the
letter in French and direct it to the writer's
brother-in-law, Andreas Adria, at Paris
Koehler answered the 1ettG, and in June re-
ceived reply stating that N. Val was pris-
oner sentenced to ten years. imprisonment for
robbing King Alfonso of Spain of casket con-
tanning 100000 francs and q lot OF valuable
jewelry In fact, though the King, when he
died, in November, 1885, had given al the treas
ure to deliver to his daughter Helena Val
was in prison. and for s. S7S2 francs, the costs Of
the Court in the case, Val would be released.
He coulo then secure the treasure, which was
in possession of the Court. and the treasure
was to be divided into five parts, of which
Koehler was to receive one-ffth part.
A month later K0ehler received another let
ter stating that Val was dead, but that before
he died he made the writer of the letter execu.
tor of his estate. He inclosed a COPY of his
will, with court seals and all also list Of the
jewels to be found in the casket, which was
held by the Court as security for the costs
The letter further contained an order from
court to sell the jewels at auction unless the
costs be paid within four months.
The plan seemed so plausible to Koehler that
he was about to send the money to pay the
costs. Before doing so. however, he consulted
Mr.. Marckworth. his attorney, as to the best
means OF getting the money. Mr.. Marckworth
would not allow him to send the money but in
stead he wrote the Spanish Embassador, E De
MuIdeaga, at Sagunta inquiring about the
case: Day before yesterday Mr.. Marckworth
received reply, saying that there is no such
case, and that the whole thing is an old
swindle, well known and extensively practiced
in Europe, but recently introduced here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
MARRIED In A TWINKLING.

A Memphis Justice blends Two Hearts In
Two Seconds.
From the Memphis Avalanehe.I
Justice Blackwell is hustler when the oc.
casion warrants it. He mad just adjourned
court yesterday for the purpose of beating a
man out of the cigars at poker dice when .
couple entered who wished to get married.
Their names were s. r Patten and Dillie Con-
ners. and they stood ahxiously awaiting the per,
formance of the ceremony. The man who
wanted to shake for the cigars was in hurry,
and started to leave.
Hold on a minute;' called out the Justice
TO the departing citizen, then turning to the
candidates he fired the following questions
at them: do you take this woman to be your
wifef"
II do" said Sam. "Do you take this man to
be your husbandf' 81 reckon" said Dillie
''Then pronounce you man and wife,"
The ceremony occupied just two seconds by
the watch, and the Justice overlook his friend
at the bottom of the stairs, beat him ont of the
smokes, and was back in his Office to collect his
fee before the couple had sufficiently recovered
to realize that they were married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
MRS. CLEVELAND COMPLIMEsTED.

A street Arabs Tribute TO the wife OF the
Ex.President.
From the New York Star.i
One Of the Drettiest compliments have ever
heard. said Washington man to me yesterday,
was paid Mrs. Cleveland by street boy 1t was
on Pennsylvania avenue. Washington and she
was alighting from her carriage at fashiona-
BILE store. A ragged but sweet-faced boy
stepped up with basket Of flowers and asked
the mistress Of the White House to buy a
bunch Of vioIets- Mrs. Cleveland smiled, spoke
kindly to the lad. took the Yiolets. and tossed
him half dollar.
Jimmy" said the ragged urchin's compan-
ion, did yez know dat de lady who Civ yez de
money wuz Mrs Cleveland ?'
is that 90, GrimseyP answered Jimmy
"Golly, 4 I'd only known dat I'd given her de
whole basketful, for she's sweeter dan de bush
dey grows on"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
TRLSTATE TRIFLEs

ALDERMAN DoN0HUE, Of Wilkesbarre, has
gained almost q worldwide reputation for his
novel method Of Furnishing a wife beater, by
himself recently hogging the prisoner at the
bar, A letter commencing his action has been
received from French lady residing in New
York.
the fire, and an explosion took place which
carried the stove out Of doors.
A TRACT of land which included the main
portion Of the original plot Of Johnstown was
once bought for s. IS at forced sale.
A FLOCK of wild geese flew over Akron the
other night. and some Of them sduatted down
on the tops Of buildings and took rest.
A SOMERSET county veteran drew his PEN
sion money. ana put 1t in his pants pocket. A
few minutes later he felt an unpleasant heat
and putting his hand in, found his pocket and
money destroyed. He thinks q match came
in contact with silver dollar, and caused
the fire. At any rate 81 in silver was all that
remained of his SIS.
On the Kanawha and Ohio Railroad quail
few against the headlight of a locomotive the
other evening" breaking the: glass and extin-
gushing the light. The quail was picked up for
dead and given to the baggage master. who re-
vived it. Soon it was as clipper as ever and
was turned loose to go on its way rejoicing,
while the train ran the remainder of the way
In darkness.
SEVENTEEN years agy man named Ebbs, =
cripple pauper. left Mifiintown and has been
wandering around the State ever since. In
recent lawsuit at Bellefonte the Court decided
that he was charge to that borough, and now
Mifimtown has debt Of $1,000 to pay on the
old man.
The description OF missing man which was
sent to the Columbus (O,l police headquarters
contained the statement that he was IS years
old and small for his age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
A UNIQUE CASE.

That contract labor case is replete with
features of unique and surprising character.
The DISPATCH has freely expressed itself
as to the singular character of the prosecu-
ton of labor leader, acting by the au-
thority of labor organization, for the viola
ton of a law which was supposed to be
passed for the benefit Of labor. The facts of
the case being that the otfense consisted of
bringing skilled labor to this country where
it is needed In harmony with the settled
policy of the organization, and that Mr.
Campbell is being prosecuted for that very
pardonabIe action, while thousands of cheap
and undesirable immigrants are admitted to
the country weekly, it appears that the ad-
ministration of the law, or the law itself,
must be fearfully apd wonderfully made.
As if to keep the balance even, Mr.. Camp
bell added his share of the unique features
by his request for the opportunity to make
private statement of the reasons and justi-
fication for his action. This is said, on his
behalf, to be necessitated by the fact that he
had to communicate matters which were
held under the pledge of secrecy of the
knights of Labor. But it is hard to see
how any private information in this matter
can be pertinent to decide the question of
enforcement, or non-enforcement, of a
statute law. Law is a public affair, and
neither condemnation nor exoneration bv
secret hearings is permissible under our
system.
The whole matter can be summed up in a
few words. If Mr. Campbell is convicted
under the present law, it will show neces-
sity for its amendment But in order that
action may be intelligent and open justice
assured, every step and consideration in the
matter must be taken in the full light of
publicity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
FEEDING THE PAN-AMERICANS.
Some of the Good Things Provided for Our
Southern Cousins.

NEW YORK. December 21-The following is
alist showing how much and what was consumed
by the 1000 guests of the Union League Club at
Tuesday nights reception to the Pan-Ameri-
cans:
slxhundred deviled crabs, 800 sweetbreads, 700
chicken croquettes. 400 terrapin, 400 canvas back
ducks 700 portions OF fried hominy, 40 gallons Of
chicken consomme. 900 stewed oysters, l. 900 oys-
tiers la Poulette, loo escaIloped oysters, 900
Dreaded oysters, ribs of beef. u turkeys 16 ca
pons. IA saddles Of ofmutton, II saddles OF antelope,
u tongues, 10 hams, u pates Of game. 400 cups Of
chocolate, 500 cups of coffee, zoo biscuits tortoni,
200 biscuits glaces, 30 quarts Of pudding Nessel-
rode 2Oquarts of charlotte pombiere, 20 quarts OF
tutti-frutt so quarts Of vanilla ice cream, 70
quarts of chocolate cream. 30 quarts Of lemon
water ice. $50 pounds assorted cakes. II turkeys
for sandwiches, II hams for sandwiches, "a ter
rines Of pates de fols gras.
This does not exhaust the list, for there were
immense pans filled with celery, chicken,
lobster and Russian salads. A low estimate Of
the cost Of these good things is $1,000 As to
the wine, there were l.500 bottles of champagne
purchased and by o'clock In the morning
nearly all had been disposed of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

The civil service reformers have de-
cided to move on the works of the enemy and
open headquarters in Washington. Under
the laws of the land and the declarations of the
Republican platform, it was supposed that civil
service reform headquarters was located at the
White House. But the reinforcement may be
Of service in sending copies Of the Republican
declarations to those eminent Civil Service re-
formers. Senator Farwell and Congressman
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

The statement of practical lumberman
that hundred million dollars worth of lumber
has been destroyed in the Winnipeg region,
indicates that the far Northwest is living up to
the great American rule Of taking the natural
wealth, with which the country has been en-
dowed, and wasting it as rapidly as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

As Senator Quay has adopted that re.
markabIe idea that the President was obliged
to accept his man for the Pittsburg postofice
because the constitution requires that appoint
ment to be made with the advice and consent
of the Senate" we suppose that Senator Quay'E
advice and consent having been obtained, il
will not be necessary for McKean's appoint
ment to be confirmed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
DEATHS OF A DAY.
JOHN Henry wilhelm.

John Henry wilhelm died at his home in Oak.
land, Wednesday morning. at O'Clock In the
prime Of his early manhood, he was stricken with
standing every attention that skill and affection
could procure, he passed away after very short
children to mourn his early death. He was the
only son Of an aged mother, kind husband and
father, q respected citizen, honest and indus
trious and his loss Is an irreparable one to Ms
family and friends, The sympathy Of q large
circle of friends is warmly extended to the sorelv
grieVed family in their deep bereavement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE German physicians have developed
theory that the influenza germs are actually
useful in exterpating malarial and typhoid
fever bacilli. In order TO thoroughly enjoy the
coming epidemic therefore, it maybe wise to
contract malaria first The great American
mind. however, will be quick to perceive the
superior advantages of having neither. and will
therefore be satisfied with ordinary cold in the
haad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
ONLY ONE WITNESS HEARD.

The Taking of Testimony In the Drawbaugh
SuIt Begun.
ESPECIAL TELKeRAM TO THE DTsPATcH.I
HARRISBURG, December 2l.-The taking of
testimony in the Drawbaugh branch of the suit
Of the United States Government against the
Bell Telephone Company began in this city to-
day. The entire afternoon was occupied in
hearing one witness, in the interest of the
Drawbaugh invention.
The Government was represented by Charles
s. Whitman, OF Philadelphia, and NJ. W.
Jacobs, Of this city, and the Bell Telephone
Company by George L. Roberts, of Boston, and
Charles Howson, Of PHILADELPHIA.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THOSE stories about the dissatisfaction Of
the Haytians with Frederick Douglass, our
Minister to that country, turn out to have
been works of the imagination. The dissatis-
faction probably originated in the minds of the
lofty naval officers, whose pride revolted at the
idea of carrying colored representative Of the
United States to coiored Republic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE banquet over the success Of Mr.. Nc
Kean. in obtaining the postof5ce appointment.
is not unsuggestive of the good things which
have been spread before the members of that
wing of the Republican party, by their active
purveyor. The feast is rich in more senses
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

If Senator Hale succeeds in amending
the census act so that the Census Bureau will
finish up its work promptly. he will establish
claim on the gratitude of the public. To re-
ceive volumes of census reports Just when the
new census is impending is calculated to
arouse sentiments the reverse Of compliment
airy to the statistical machinery Of the Govern
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
EQUALIZATION WITH A REco11

A Washington letter on the appointment
of Judge Brewer to the Supreme Bench,
contains several expressions from public
men, expressing the highest confidence in
Brewers integrity of purpose. This is
pleasant to notice; but il has some alloys.
One gentleman, from a personal acquaint.
ance with the new Justice, indorses him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE electric lighting dispute is getting
lively, as will be seen by the challenge pub
lisned elsewhere from the Westinghouse cleo
trio lighting corporations to the Edison organi'
zation. The challenge is an outspoken one, and
advances several important claims, which the
public will be glad to see substantiated. The
Edison people now have the floor for reply.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Speech-making when the tariff bill comes up
in this Congress should be cut short. The
number and the length Of the speeches de-
iVered in the last Congress were reproach TO
the body which permitted them. Nothing new
can be said on the subject now. and the old
talk ought not to be allowed to take up much
time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE purchase of herd of S6 buffalo the
other day at $40 per head shows that even with
the supply nearly exhausted the extinct Bos
AnleTicdnus is not as valuable as the more
abundant but better cultivated kind of cattle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Honest When Not watched.

From the New York Herald.l
There is one fact in connection with the
secret ballot system which must not be for
gotten-namely that the party which nomi-
mates the best men will win every time. This
is another way Of saying that the average
American citizen is an honest fellow if the
politician is kept away from him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

From the Detroit Free Press.I
We don't want to seem impertinent in the
matter, but our advice to Dom Pedro is TO take
that s., 5OO, 900 offered him and as much more as
he can get Pork and beans are bound to 90
up, and a fellow away from home is sometimes
pinched for the want of money.