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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
A slight Inaecuracy.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
In your issue of Sunday last a slight iDaccur-
acy occurs in the introduction to IAN Ancient
Protest" the same being document in posses
sion of George PIumer Smith relative to the
purchase of property tor abanking house by
the directory of the Bank Of Pittsburg. The
pioneer bank of Pittsburg was the FaEmers'
and Mechanics, from 1910 T. 1914 1t was en-
barrassed during the wsr Of 1872 and went IN.
der in 1874 The second bank was the Pittsburg
Manufacturing Company-l8l0 to 1874 In the
latter year the directors discovered that they
were individually liable. and applied for new
charter under the name of the Bank OF Pitts
burg, After Feorganizing under the new char
ter, they purchased the property of the defunet
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, running
through from Third to Fourth avenues, and
have occupied it ever since. The third bank
founded was the Branch Bank Of the United
States-lsH. 1t was located on Third avenue
between Market and Ferry, and afteTward re-
moved TO Fourth avenue, opposite the Bank Of
Pittsburg. OLD TIMER.
PITTsBURG, December 30
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
HarrIs, Theatsr.

N. s. Wood has for some time been In need Of
q new play. He has itnow. It is entitled "Out
in the Streets" and it is first class melodrama
Mr.. Wood is the most popular star who visits
this house, and with his new play, presented as
it is by an excellent company and with the most
elaborate scenery that has flied the stage Of
Harris Theater this year, be will. without
doubt, play at each performance to audiences
whlchwill fill the house, to the doors, as was the
case at both matinee and evening performances
yesterday. The company is so far capable that
1t is not necessary to particularise and Mr..
Wood himself was perfectly at home in the
role Of Harry Farley. Standing room could
not ba procured when the curtain rang up az
each performances yesterday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
The American Flag.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
When was the American fag first unfurled

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
When was the American nag first unfurled?
SCHooLBoY.
WILLIAMSBURG, December 30.
TThe resolution of the Continental Congress
of June IA. 1777. read: "ResolVed. That the
flag of the United States be Is stripes, alternate
red and white; that the Union be l3stars white
on blue field, representing a new constella-
ton" Perhaps the first flag made according to
this resolution was displayed at Fort Schuyler
(now Rome), in Oneida county, on August 8
III. during the siege by the British. Sheets
were cut up to form the white stripes and the
stars. scarlet cloth made the red stripes, and
Captain Abram Swartwouts blue cloak served
as the field of the Union. Paul Jones,
in the Ranger, hoisted the flag November L
I777. 1t is probable that the first time the flag
was displayed in battle was on September IL,
l777, on the banks f.the Brandywine. BY the
act of January l3. 1874. the stripes were in
creased. together with the stars, when new
State was added. and IN 1878 we had 20 stripes
and 20 stars. In 1918. by act of April 4 the
stripes were made Ii in number and q new star
was ordered TO be added Tor each new State
admitted
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
PIfTSBURG'S NEW POSTMASTER
Tells Philadelphia Reporter How He Ex.
poets TO Run the ONCE.

Tells PHILADELPHIA Reporter How He Ex-
D poets to Run the Olice.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.]
James 8 Mexican, the recently appointed
postmastei at Pittsburg, is making flying
visit to this city, and is with his sister at the
Lafayette. When questioned last night as to
the policy to be pursued in the Pittsburg office
he said thsthe had not as yet taken charge, as
his predecessor, John B. Larzin. had asked per-
mission to remain until February l.
Il am business man." he said, ''and in.
tend to run the office on business principles,
This may notsult everyone, but as was put in
office by the business men of my city they ex-
peet me to conduct the affairs of the office for
the interests Of the city and not of the poll
ticians. The soldiers will not be forgotten and
they will have the preference whenever posi-
ble In week or two l can tell you more
about the office than at present, as 1 have
really not looked into its workings but from
what can understand there are no abuses to
correct. What appointments and removals will
be made is more than can tell just at present
Wherever change is necessary 1t will be
made.
Mr.. McKean is no stranger in the city, as he
CONES here on business every few weeks. He
returns home at noon to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
A FREAKISH WILDCAT WE'LL.
After Being Abandoned for Six Weeks 1t
Suddenly Begins TO Flo W.

After Being Abandoned for Six Weeks 1t
Suddenly Begins 70 Flo W.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
BUTLER, December 80-Two months ago
Bredin & Heydrick drilled a wildcat well on
the John Kennedy farm, in Adams township
Some oil was obtained in the 10Qfoot sand, and
the well was torpedoed. The shot split the
casing and the well caved in. Considerable
effort was made to remove the br ken casing,
but all to no purpose. The fishing job was
given up as hopeless one six weeks ago, new
rig was erected and everything put in shape for
drilling another hole when, to the surprise of
everybody concerned, the abandoned well sud-
denly began flowing, the little stream of oil
and water making its way across the lease
through the Dean farm adjoining,
What subterranean commotion caused the
overflow, when the well was bTidged and moth
ing had been done to it for six weeks. is hard to
determine. The well is two miles southeast of
the Balfour development, and close to the
Allegheny county line. 1t is attracting consid-
eIable attention, and will undoubtedly cause
more drilling in the vicinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
IT LACKED INTEREST.
The First Dance Given by the PItrsburE
COtill0n Club.

The First Dance Given by the PItrsburg
COtillon Club.
"What's in name? A rose by any other
name would smell as sweet" And so the first
dance given last evening by the Monday Even
ing Dancing Club, the new cognomen for the
Pittsburg Cotilion Club, was strikingly ana
logous to the dances given under the old re-
gime. Some new features were introduced,
the decorations OF the stage were more elabor-
ate than formerly perhaps. and 12o'clock
supper was served, but the same lack of inter-
est in tripping the light fantastic that has
characterized the whole season was quite per-
ceptible.
The german, that was expected to form at
o'clock, did not materialize until much later
hour. It was LED by Mr.. Blair Painter Mr.
William Proctor and Mr., Harry Singer, the
other member OF the committee, Mr.. Frank
Sproul, being otherwise engaged just az pres
ent
The patronesses Of the evening were Mrs.
John n. Ricketson Mrs. A. E. w. Painter.
Mrs Ross Proctor and Mrs. W. H. Singer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
OuR FIsHERMEN IN CANADA.
A AGovernment Organ Favors Continuance Of
the License system.

A Governments Organ Favors Continuance Of
the License system.
MONTREAL, December 80.-The Gazette fore
shadows that the Government, which meets in
January, will favor legislation necessary to ex-
tend the modus viYendi Continuing. the ar
ticle says: THE licensing system may fairly be
extended for another year, Under its terms
Canada maintains every right to which claim is
laid under the provisions Of the treaty of ISIS,
and by taking out licenses the fishermen of the
United States recognize those rights In the
most practical way. 1t is important to avoid
friction with our neighbOTs; it is equally inn
porIanI to maintain the valuable rights secured
by treaty. and both of these conditions are Sc
cured by the license system.
'sThere Is moreover, hope OF reopening nego-
tiatl0ns with the United States, IL not direetlv
in connection with the fisheries. at least in re-
lation to the reciprocal interchange Of prod
ucts, and in that event it will always be a
great and important advantage to have the
fishery question in such shape that our rights
can be firmly insisted upon"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
OUa MAZE POUCH.


/
| To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Accepting as true the report Of your widely
circulated paper concerning the revival Of re-
ligion in the Bedford NJ. q. Church, is there
any wonder we paused and re-read the names
Of the reverend gentlemen who signed
the letter Of remonstrance written to
the Rev. Smizer. pastor Of the M.
e. Church of that town, as to the
manner Of conducting services in his own
church These gentlemen. whose sermons apT
pear ury and Insipid, consequently lacking
appreciation Of public sentiment, charge upon
the Methodist church, and especially its
pastor, the view Of proselyt1ng the members Of
other denominations.
Did not these formal expounders Of the
glorious gospel Of Christ give evidence by
the!r signature Of grave and serious faults In
Their own churches on the one hand, or an en-
Vious disposition, kindred TO dogmatism. on the
other They disolsim the idea of reyiVals as
conducted by that church for bringing men
and women to the Savior in such manner.
put 1us are re men ana women converted 10 Gods 40
moral and better citizens under the teachings
Of the Methodist church ? II SO, then every
pastor Of every church and every member OF
every congregation should wish and pray them
Godspeed.
Are not shsi doors of the other churches wide
open and bidding hearty Welcome TO all vhc
may choose to enter? Are not the reverend
gentlemen of these churches under obligations
to preach the gospel to every creature and
Christ?
Where in the teachings of the New Testa-
ment do they find authority to enslave and de-
grade any person to the level Of machines7
Gentlemen, we are free men, and respectfully
decline to attend yours or any other church
against our own free will. Have not Metho-
dlsts the same equal rights to conduct their
services in their own way that you haye2 Nay,
more than this. Are they not in duty bound to
exert all right and honorable influence on men
and women to induce them to become disciples
Of Jesus Christ?
II by lukevarmness, apathy or lack oc abili-
W TO draw the people to your several churches,
and you preach to vacant pevs as conse-
quenee, don't throw a stumbling block in the
path of q brother minister possessed Of more
magnetism, more fire, fervor, power energy
and zeal. Brethren, go to his church, learn
lesson by his results ask him 70 preach
for you, help HIM by your faith and prayers.
Ihen shall yeu receive an increase OF spiritual
IerVoF, deeper yeafning for fallen humani-
". greater zeal for the spread Of Christ's
gospel Then, too, shall men and women turn
to God. Pastors shall be blessed, the COM
munity moralized and spiritualized, and God
shall be glorihed
In conclusion, we certainly believe shat were
all denominations as zeal3us as Metbodists and
as anxious for accessions to the Church of
Christ, and as deVOut as Roman Catholics
there would soon be only few Struggling,
lonely, isolated, unsatisfied, disconsolate un-
believers left outside the Influence of Gods
pafdoning grace and love-
Yours, very respectfully.
BEN GALLEY.
WAsHINeToN, d. c.. December 80, 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
TERMs on THE DIsPATCH.
PITTsBURG, TUESDAY. DEC. 81, 1ssa
THE PEOPLES LIBRARY.

The interviews which are published else
where with regard to the management Of the
Carnegie Library, in Allegheny, advocate
the proper course to be adopted, beyond ques-
ton. 1t is not necessary to insist on any
particular form of organization in order to
secure the highest utility for that beautiful
and valuable benefaction; but it is necessary
to observe certain guiding principles. The
control of the library must be kept entirely
clear from the exigeneles and complications
of ward politics; the membership of the
Board of Commission which controls 1t
should be subject only to gradual changes
in order to secure the benefit of experiences
and finally the selection OF these members
must be made with view to personal quail
ifcations and responsibility which will in
sure its highest usefulness to the people.
The Importance of carefully observing
these rules is fully shown in the interview
with James B. Scott ESQ. The value to
the Institution, of management which will
invite confidence on the part of donors Of
literary and art treasures, is almost infinite.
The importance of the work which, within
the next three or four years, will determine
the character of the library is Of no less
magnitude Finally the unquestionably
false policy Of subjecting the gift of private
munifcence for the public benefit, to the
hazards and squabbles of municipal politics
cannot but be recognized as the most effect
nal way OF discOuraging further public en-
dowments of that most eommendsble class.
Our friends of the Allegheny Councils
viii doubtless perceive upon full considera-
ton that the only way to serve the popular
interest in this matter is to place the library
under such control as will secure its great
est utility to the people, and thus to carry
out most completely the purpose of its
donor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
HONORS FOR HIS MINISTER'S.

The Austrian EmperOr's Method of Express.
ing Confidence in His Cabinet.
VIENNA, December 3O.-Emperor Francis
Joseph has created Chevalier Gautsch Won
Frankenthum, Minister of Worship and Educa-
tion, Baron, and has transferred General Won
Welzerschelmb, Minister for tie National De-
Tense. to the upper house of the Reichsratb
He has also conferred the Grand Cross of the
Order of Leopold on Count Won FaIkenhayn,
Minister of Agriculture, and the frst-class
decoration of the Order of the Iron Cross on
Count Won Schoenborn, Minister of Justice,
and on Herr Zalewsky.
1t is believed that the Emperor's action was
taken to openly express his confidence in the
Cabinet on the eve of the conference on Ger
man and Bohemian affairs to be held in Vienna
on January Is, at which an endeavor will be
made to arrange an entente between the Ger
mans and the Czechs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
Harry Williams, ACADEMY.

An6ther good vaudeville company holds the
boards at this house for New YEARS. week.
John Ind Harry Kernell have 'kissed and made
up" and have organised a company at the
head Of which these two old favorites are seen
in ore of their character sketches. Their
fellow entertainers are Fred ]. Huber and
Kitty Allyne, Ward and Vokes, Nash, the
bicycle wonder, Weber and Fields, Baggessen,
whose act must be seen to be Appreciated: the
1nman Sisters, great Pittsburg favorites; Har-
ding hnd All Sid, and the Braatz Brothers.
The hpuse had not even standing room to sell
at an harly hour last night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
Alexander HamII,ou.

NEW YORK, December 3o.-Alexander Hamil-
ton, grandson OF the first Secretary of the
Treasury. died this morning at his home
at IrvIngton-o -on-the-Hudson in his 18th
year. The immediate cause of Mr.. Hamilton IS
death was heart failure. Mr. Hamilton who was
o. years of age, died suddenly of heart disease
He had occupied the old homestead from his boy
hood. The estate consists of IS acres, and bears
the name of Nevis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

THE story that the price of natural gas
will be increased so per cent by the Philadelphia
Company after the lst Of the year would indi-
cate the belief that the company is anxious to
drive away customers. Against the rumor is
the denial on the part Of the company and the
fact that if it were going to do any such thing
next week there would be no object in denying
il this week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

The proposed fire engine test will be an
interesting event if it comes of. and the public
should make it certain to come of. 1t is wen
worth the trouble for both cities to have it fully
settled which class of engines has the greatest
efficiency. But might it not have better results
if such tests preceded the purchase of engines
instead of following themf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

The total of 3,241 buildings completed in
Pittsburg this year as against 2.67O in 1888.
shows the activity in building operations
oaused by the growth Of the city. The expend-
iture Of 100000 in that way is not more than
is called for by the needs of the city, and with
a wise and conservative policy on the part of
builders and real estate men. in keeping the
cost of homes within the means of the masses,
the record should be beaten in 1880
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

THE influenza loves q shining mark. it is
said, because kings enpresses and statesmen
are down with it in Europe. In this country
the conditions are likely to be reversed, and
fashionable society is trying its best 70 have
the influenza for the same reason. But all eff
forts to develop more than the plebeiau cold in
the head, have so far registered decisive
Nofl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

THE plan for the union of the Academy
of Sciences. in providing home for the Vari-
GUS scientific societies of the city, which is out
lined In our local columns, contains definite
promise for the addition of a very valuable in
stitution to the city's list Of important public
organizations. Success to the new scientific
union
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Morton C. Fisher.
rBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. ]

LONDON. December 80. .--[Copyright. l--Morton
q. Fisher. a wealthy Californian, well known
in New York. and one of the best known Ameri-
cans in London, was found dead in his chambers
to-day. Morton spent Sunday evening at the
house of friend and went home early. He was
heard breathing heavily all this morning, and his
door being forced at once he was found dead
Fisher was q widOwer about s. years of age with
no children. He had been in London years and
constructed the North Metropolitan Tramway
here, He was the son of Jabez Fisher, Quaker
of Philadelphia,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

THE strong compliments which Sir Ed
win Arnold paid in a speech at banquet in
Toxic. on the exquisite courtesy of the Japan
ese, is quoted by the New York HeroLd as a re-
markable testimonial to the Japanese charac-
ter. 1t may be so; but taken in connection
with the honeyed words that fell from the
same lips in this country are they not more
of the possibility that before the
author of The Light of Asia" set of on his
tour of circumnavigation he paid visit to
Castle Blsrney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

IT Is asserted by the Washington Star
that there is a man in New YORK who makes
his living by waking people up. Judging by the
Grant monument and Worlds Fair record of
that city, be must have been neglecting his
duties lately as shamefully as the fool-killer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
Grand Opera House.


In Hoyt's "a Hole in the Grouudp there is
truly neVer-failing food for laughter-laughter
which is wholesome and loud. Last night once
more it rade big audience laugh over and
over again. Frank Lawton had good deal to
do with this conspiracy of merrlment as he has
had in days gone by-he smashes trunks, whis-
ties as If he had only just started in the bust
ness. Except Julian Mitchell. who is the
unique baseball mascot, we believe the COM
pany is new one. 1t is good one in song. in
dance, and in comedy Mr.. Stanley is deli
cious old hayseed, and the roping-in done by
Messrs. Gilfoil and Mcdowell is roughly
and broadly humorous, But in the
way Of novelties Miss Katie
Hart, the eomely waitress, kicks
the records to pieces in the dance. The enthu-
siasm her twinkling feet awoke was tremen-
dous. The other girls one pretty and clever
enough. II You want hearty laughter-and do
not mind If the Joking is little broad now and
then-yOu cannot do better than to fall into
"A Hole in the Ground"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
colcral C mi. por,e,.

CUMBERLAND, Md, December S0,-Dr. G. Ellis
Porter died at LORaeoning to-day in his seth year.
DR.. Porter was a prominent Republican and
mason. April 10. 1851, he made his first speech
pany of which he was made captain. He after
wards served as Major, Lieutenant Colonel and
Colonel in the Twenty-third Maryland (Potomac
Home Brigade). In 1854 he was surgeon in charge
of the Gum herlAnd Hospital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
AAW Avn Trs ENFoRcEKlNr.

he comments ofthe press on the procla-
ion Of Governor GOodell, OF New Hamp-
calling upon the people of that State
e in the enforcement of the prohibi-
=, show good deal Of uniformity.
to the effect that the proclamation
the failure Of prohibiticn-which
dbe an easy prophecy for the fate of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

SELECT COUNCIL very properly thinks
that the board for the condemnation and
purchase OF bridges should be a live board.
Let the vacancies be filed, and then perhaps
the city may have some work for the board to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
Rev. David McFaII.

A telegram announces the death of Rev. David
McFaIl, pastor of the Chamber street r. p.
Church. Boston. MIR. McFall was a son-in-law Of
the late DR.. A. NJ. Mil igan. of the Eighth street
church, this-city, and was delegate to the recent
convention of the National Reform Association,
for which he prepared an able paper entitled
.tCatholielsm Nersua Public School. y
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

IT is intimated by the Philadelphia Press
that the Office will seek the man in 1892 It is
to be hoped that it will but it is wonderful the
trouble that Hill, Alger and few others are
taking that the office shall not fail to find the
man
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
World. Museum.

Thebrocession of Eliza, weighing nearly a
thous3 ind pounds. by some singular system of
weighing, passed of without accident Yesterday
and $e is now holding her court at the
Worlds Museum. The other attractions are
new AID lively.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
A Digniaed Exit.

From the Washington Post.l
December came in like lamb and is going
ont like a dande.liOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
AVnIunbIe PpBllcatIon.

THE DISPATCH has received from W. 7.
Hornaday copy of bis work on ''The Ex-
tinctlon of the American Bson," published by
the Smithsonian Institution. 1t is a hand
somely illustrated volume, replete with inter-
esting facts of much scientific value,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31
nIi6a Glertrnde Rnnn.

Miss Gertrude Rapp, aged 81, granddaughter OF
George Rapp, the founder Of the Economite So
ciety. died ct her home at Economy on Sunday
evening. BY her death the number of members
in the society has. been reduced to %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-31

THE estimates Of the city officials of the
needs of their departments for the ensuing
year show that they duly perceive the public
Importance of keeping their expenditures
within the limits of the present tax levy.