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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Mrs. Mnry Ann Jenkinson.

Mrs. Mary Ann Jenkinson died yesterday at the
residence of her son in Bellevue at the age of 7s
years. Mrs. Jenkinson is the mother Of X. &w
Jenkinson, the well-known wholesale tobacco and
cigar dealers. The funeral will occur Tomorrow
at IL A. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
NO YANKEE NEED APPLY.

An American Denied Permission to Fish In
Canadian Waters.
OTTAWA, September 23.-The Minister of
Marine and Fisheries has had under considera-
ton the application of Captain Whitelaw, a
United States citizen, asking permission to
catch whales in the Gulf of Georgia.
AS the Captain proposed to do his whaling in
American bottom, the Minister would not
allow a precedent to be created, and permis-
sion was refused,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
nTrs. Louina Hehhia.

Mrs. Louisa Hebbig, nee Rosellch wife of Geo.
Hebbig, died yesterday at ner home on Fourth
street Beltzhoover borough at the age of g. years.
The funeral takes place on Thursday at n M,
from the late residence Of the deceased,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
TO RECEIVE DIR. FAIRBAIRN.

A Reception Under tho Auspices Of the
Presbyterian Union.
The Presbyterian Union has arranged for a
reception to be rendered to President Fair
bairn, of Oxford College, England. on Monday,
the 18th inst, in tine First Presbyterian
Church.
Addresses of welcome will be delivered by
Drs LETTERS and Purves. The members of the
Union, with their wives and friends will attend
the reception.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

WITH the House schedule on iron and
steel adopted it is to be:hoped that the House
conferees will not make trade of it by sur
rendering its provision of cheap sugar to the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
A Burning Question.

From the Norristown Herad.l
The Pittsburg DISPATCH observes that 'ff
Satan was married he would have to stick
closer to home" Do you think she could
make it any hotter for him?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
NOT A GREAT TRAVELLER.
An Elk County Man Who Never Journeyed
Over Six Miles.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
WILCOX, September 23-This county of Elk
has a curiosity In the shape of one j. G. An
derson, of Glen Hazel. Although he has lived
on his farm. near this place. for 80 years, and
within one mile of three railroads for 2 years,
neither he nor any of his family haye ever rid
den on the cars.
The greatest distance he has ever been away
from home has been to this place, distance of
six miles, with horse and wagon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
SHAKES.

To shaking hands the candidate
Doth now himself betake-
He later learns, alas! too late.
Who's given him the shake!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRATULATIONS

Two Prominent Young People Quietly Mar
ried Last Night.
A pretty but quiet little wedding took place
in st. Peters Church. last night, about z
O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Mackey officiating. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Alice V. Connor,
sister of j. c. Connor, department operator of
the First police district. and James II. Shep-
pard, brother of ex-City Clerk George Shep-
pard.
Shortly before o'clock the bride and groom
left for the West on their bridal tour. On their
return they will reside in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

SHE SHOULD CHEER UP.
THE autumn's drama now is staged,
In scenes Of gold and red;
The summer girl who's not engaged
No longer hopes to wed!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
EXPLORATION OF ALASKA.

Favorable Report Bill Making Appro-
printion for the Purpose.
WASHINGTON, September 23.-Representa-
tive Rockwell, of Massachusetts,, to-day re-
ported favorably from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs substitute bill making an appro-
priiation of sl0O, 900 to enable the Secretary of
War to cause an exploration and survey of the
interior of Alaska to be made by such force of
officers and enlisted men Of the army as he
may deem available.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

On account of the bulk and variety Of the
competitions for the. Prizes offered by THE
DISPATCH for the best essay on the measures
to be taken TO promote the growth and prosper
ity of Pittsburg. THE DISPATCH has decided
not to detract from their Importance by another
essay contest until after the pending awards
have been made and the competitions pub
lished. The topic is of vital Importance, and
he public must be given opportunity to digest
in other and lesser channels
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

YusTAeE FREE IN THE UNITED sTATEs
DAILY DISPATCH, One Year. 90
na1x DIspLTCu Per PerOuarter..,.,,.... 200
DAILY DISPATCH, One Month. ~
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, year. 1ooo
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, sm tbs. -0
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, lmonth 80
SUNDAY DISPATCH, One Year. 25O
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Iear........-....... %
THE DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered by carriers az
IEcents per week. including Sunday edition,
BI2O cents per week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
SOME LIVE TOPICS
To be Voted ON at the Exposifiou-An Inn.
portnnt Prize Essay Contest.

To be Voted ON at the Exposiiiou-An Inn.
portant Prize Essny Contest.
The Exposition has entered upon its fourth
week. Since the opening day, visitors have
had an opportunity to vote upon variety Of
popular topics. and thousands have taken ad-
vantage of THE DISPATCH Poll Book to ex-
press their viewsthereon pro and con. This
popular mode of gauging public opinion VIII
be pursued by THE DISPATCH until the close
Of the big show. To-day visitors are requested
to cast their bailets and make such remarks
as they see it on the following topic:
Should the Granting of Liquor Licenses De
Placed in the Hands Of Commission Open
to Lady and Gentlemen Voters.
Vote Aye or Nay on the foregoing at DIS
PATCH Headquarters. Brunswick-Balke-Coi-
lender Billiard Company's Space. Exhibition
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

SPANISH dancers are now the metropolitan
rage. They are an Improvement on the Gaiety
skirters, as they use eyes and arms instead Of
the lower limbs to please the scanty-haired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

A DOG always has tail to tell when it de-
sires to express satisfaction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

A PACK of cards is no longer "the Devils
book" The reprints of the French and Rus
sian novelists and the intense realism of some
English-writing romancers can give the PASTE
boards,a pat" hand and win cut for Satan every
time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THE campaign orators are doing the speak
ing this time, but the people who finger the
ballots are doing the thinking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THE pirates of the rail should be treated like
the pirates of the sea.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THE old adage about whistling girls and
growing hens has been ruthlessly shattered by
the successes of the tuneful females OF the
period OF course they are not dead yet. and
anything is liable to happen before they pucker
their rosy lips for the last time.
THEY have colored lights in the House now.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

If you want to see fine-looking, well-fed,
contented. jolly, broad -browed body of big men
take peep into the hall where the German
Catholic Congress sits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THE Mckinley tariff bill will make mighty
reading in Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THE wind may be tempered to the shorn
lamb, but how about the bald-headed man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

THOSE who chew the cud Of contentmenr in.
stead of the weed need not carry tooth brush
in their waistcoat pocket.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
A swEET-FAoEDg girl may have sour temper.

BASEBALL players are not the most con-
tented fellows on earth, even il they are always
resigned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
IF everybody was honest we would not have
to carry night keys.

IF everybody was honest we would not nave
to carry night keys.
.IN the midst of life we are in DEATH" This
was forcibly brought to- mind by an incident
yesterday. I saw grave-faced. specialized
man patiently scanning the files of The DIS
PATCH. Curious to know his object, I kept an
eve on the columns sought He was poring
over the obituaries making careful notes on
pad, and seemed to be gloating over that which
brought sorrow to others. He spoke not,
neither did he sigh. Slowly, but surely, he
transferred the names OF the deceased to his
note book, the list lengthening with every pen
Gil stroke. What did he want-who was he
why did he seek the record of the dead IN the
land of the living? Can you guess: No.
Well, I'll tell you. He was tombstone maker
the man who carves deep epitaphs into the
headpleces; who polishes long shafts of
granite for the rich, and rubs rough
edges off mean slabs for the poor: who
grows fat on green graves in all communities
that patronize fashionable cemeteries. What
was he doing? Well, no was taking down the
names and address of the dead to guide him
Alright in drumming up business among the
living He may call in person or send his pros
pectus or agent to see you-you who have lost
someone whose memory must be perpetuated
by name, text a line, verse. word or a
cold, cold stone. A grewsome task, to be sure,
but profitable one withal. So left him fill
ing out his pad-name, age, abiding place when
living-with Deathl Each pencil stroke
brought him nearer his own tom bstone, but he
could not see it in the Then while so busy with
the Now. He was grubbing for gold IN the
grave.
Too much sympathy acts like poultice on a
healing wound. 1t keeps the spot sore.
THE acts of Congress are supposed to be
laws. They have mainly been lawless this
session, however.
PEOPLE who howl for higher education
should study in balloons.
CONGRESS and baseball will stop about the
same time. Good things seldom come in pairs,
but when they do we appreciate them.
A BALTIMORE street preacher says the Devil
gets around just before election time. He will
probably travel over Pennsylvania in barrel
this year.
ing heated arguments.
THE campaign orators are doing the speak
ing this time, but the people who finger the
ballots are doing the thinking.
The Count of Paris will not be disputed.
THE wind may be tempered to the shorn
lamb, but how about the bald-headed man.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
IMMENSE COMMERCE OF THE AR
GENTINE STATE.
Valuable Railway Grant in Colombia.
The Panama Canal Concession.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-The bureau OF
American republics has received dis
patch from the Argentine Republic, Civ
ing brief summary of the commerce OF
that country for the year ending June
30th, last. 1t appears, notwithstanding
the revolution, thGt the imports for the
year amounted to SIZE, ,955, 900, and the
exports to $l59, 1927 900.
The wheat crop for the year has been
enormous, and will probably be the
largest ever grown in the country.
During the year $4,000 immigrants
landed at Buenos Ayres, of which num-
Der 100000 had their passage paid by
the government.
Information has also been received by
the bureau that the government of Co
lombia has signed contract with J. L.
Cherry, of Milwaukee, for the compile
tion OF the Cancan Valley railway, from
Buenaventura, the chief port of Colom-
bia, to the cities OF CALI and Manizales,
with the privilege Of continuing the
road to the gulf OF Darien on the north
and the frontierof Ecuador on the south.
and eastward to the navigable waters OF
the Amazon river. This road, when
completed, will give portion of Colon
bia, that is very rich both in agricultural
and mineral resources, access to tide
water.
The government guarantees interest
OF 5 per cent. gold for eighteen years
upon the expenditure of $4,000 gold per
mile, and the exclusive privilege for
seventy years of operating railway
within twentyfour miles on either side
of the route surveyed and accepted. the
title to all gold and other mines that
may be discovered within the twenty
four miles, and freedom from all duties
and taxes for ten years.
The bureau has information regard
ing the renewal of the Panama canal
concession by the Colombian govern
ment. From this it appears that the
company is allowed two years from the
Let of January to reorganize and resume
operations; is required to pay
for lands on the isthmus which
under the original concession were
granted them without cost, also the ex-
pense of sustaining whatever military
or police guard may be found necessary
to protect the works and maintain peace
along the line of the canal. 1t is also to
pay the government of Colombia bo-
nus of ten million francs, and give it
first preferred stock in the company to
the amount of five million francs.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27

31st was 5.71, and the average annual
number for the five years covered by
the statistics was 5.45. The average
annual number of marriages per 1000 of
the total population was much lower
than the general rate, being but IA,
and the average age at marriage greater
than among the general population.
The low marriage rate and the in
creased average at marriage, are the
principal reasons for the low birth rate.
The deaths reported for five years give
an average death rate of III per 1000
of population, being about half of the
average rate for the general population.
Contrasting the birth and death rates
for those of native born parents, indi-
Gates that the birth rate is decreasing
and the death rate increasing with pro-
longed residence in this country, but the
general results indicate that the Jews.
here retain many of the peculiarities
which have been noted among them in
EurOpe
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
WORLDS FAIR DIFFICULTIES.
The Management Embarrassed by tn
Wording of the Creating Act.

The Management Embarrassed by the
Wording of the Creating Act.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The secretary
of the treasury wrote the attorney gen
eral few days ago that the board of
management of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition is seriously embarrassed by
the construction that has been placed
on certain provisions of the worlds fair
act; that it is desirable, If possible, to
overcome the difficulty by executive
action. under the present law, rather
than encounter probable delay should
application be made for congressional
Interpretation. Section 16 provides,
among other things, that "the president
may also designate additional articles
for exhibition"
The opinion OF the attorney gen.
eral was requested as to whether
the president is authorized to designate
additional agents not already in the ex-
ecutive departmental force, to prepare
and take proper care of such articles as
he may designate, and perform other
necessary duties
There is also difference of opinion as
to the disposition of the fund of 81, $780,
900, provided for the government exhibit,
etc. Two wholly independent bodies
are now dispensing from, this common
fund, and the board of management is
unable to even estimate what part, aside
from the 100000 set apart for the gov
ernment building, will finally be at its
disposal An Interpretation of this ques-
tion was also asked. The secretary
wished to know whether or not the
president has the power, with or with
out the consent of the national commits
sion and board of management, to divide
or apportion said sum between them.
The attorney general replied today in
substance, that as to the first question,
he is of the opinion that the power
vested in the president includes that
asked for by the secretary. In regard to
the apportionment Of the moneys, he
does not deem it advisable at this time
to determine what rights the president
may possess, in virtue of his general ex-
ecutive authority, and says it is prob
able the attention of congress should be
called to the question
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
congressman PrOtract Their
Christmas Spree.
Only Fifty Members in Their
Seats Yesterday.
The House Meets and Adjourns Till
Tuesday Next.
Steps to Preserve the Big Trees-Statistics
About the Jews-World's Fair
Difficulties.
Associated Press Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-About fifty
members were present when the house
was called to order this morning. 1t
was agreed that when the house ad-
journ it be to meet Tuesday next. An
adjournment was then taken.
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
The president today appointed E.
Darwin James, of New York, and
Philip G. Garrett, of Pennsylvania,
members of the board of Indian COM
missioners, vice w. II. Morgan, re-
signed. and Clinton B. Fiske, deceased.
He also appointed Joseph W. Paddock,
of Nebraska, government director of the
Union Pacific railroad company, vice
James w. Savage, deceased.
PAN-AMERICAN BOOMERS.
The senate committee on commerce
today gave hearing to F. L. Dana, of
Clark, Chicago, and A. p. Chamberlin,
of Des Moines, upon the bill introduced
by Cullom to incorporate the Pan
American Transportation company.
These gentlemen appeared as a sub
dDpOllltSo Nv tliS lHI6ISldlt
deep harbor commission. They said the
committee was backed by fifteen million
people, and was created to look after the
welfare of the west before congress, but
especially to secure an adequate appro-
priation from congress to build deep
water harbor on the Texas coast. The sub
committee was appointed with the spe-
cal object of establishing line OF steam
hot ha nv Nortc Of G,,1f
of Mexico and ports of Central and
South America. 1t was determined to
apply to congress for a charter. The
incorporators, they said, were men of
wealth, with acapital exceeding $15 ,0O0,-
600. The committee on commerce has
not yet taken action on the bill.
TO FACILITATE PENsINoN BUSINESS.
Representative Cutcheon, from the
committee on military affairs, today re-
ported favorably to the house the bill
that passed the senate some days ago,
tc establish a record and pension office
of the war department., and appoint
the officer now in charge of that work,
colonel in the army. In its report, the
committee states that the establishment
of the Office will greatly facilitate the
work of the pension bureau, and of all
branches connected with or depending
upon the examination of records of the
volunteer army.
AMERICAN MONETARY UNION.
The recommendation of the inter-
national American conference for the es-
tablishment of an American monetary
union, and the issue of common silver
coin, has been adopted by all the Ameri-
can republics, except Guatemala, Ura-
quay and Paraguay, which have not yet
been heard from. The first meeting
takes place at the department of state,
Wednesday the 18th of January.
HUSTON WILL NOT RESIGN.
The Star says United States Treasurer
Huston has reconsidered his resignation,
and will remain in his present position
until the end OF Harrison's term.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
sEQUOIA GIGANTEA.
Bellamyi Trying to Get Away wi
the Big Trees.

Bellamyites Trying to Get Away With
the Big Trees.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Andrew Cald-
well, special agent of the general land
office, appointed to make an investiga-
ton as to the giant trees (sequoia gigan
tea) in the Stockton and Visalia land
districts, in California, reports that in
the Visalia district there is one small
and one large grove of giant trees. The
latter is virgin forest, and contains
over twelve hundred sequoias and many
more small trees. Some five years
ago cooperative colony located about
forty entries in the neighborhood, :,
and are constructing a road to this tim
Der belt. The colony, it is asserted,
numbers about six hundred members
and has recently ingrafted the Beliamy
ideas as its leading attraction. There is
danger, the agent believes, that these
people, if unmolested, will soon destroy
this most wonderful and most perfect
body of gigantic trees in the world.
In table giving the number and size
of the trees in the groves visited, only
those forty-five feet in circumference,
and more, measuring three feet from the
ground, are classed as giants.
OF these 2675 were found. Forty-four
are over eighty feet in circumlrence, and
several are more than on hundred. One
is 106 feet in circumference, or more than
thirty-fve feet in diameter.
Secretary Noble has requested the sec
retarv of war to station q company of
cavalry in the Sequoia national park, to
prevent depredations on the mammoth
tree groves. 1t is stated that the So
called Bellamy colonists, who have in
part perfected title to the lands on which
these trees stand, have expressed their
purpose to hold their claims in spite OF
all opposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
BOGUS DOLLARS.
A Big Counterfeiting Conspiracy I'm
earthed at Pittsburg.

PTTsBURG, Dec. 26.-A conspiracy to
flood the United States with counterfeit
silver dollars has been unearthed. Nine
teen persons are already nnder arrest,
and $1l00 spurious coin has been Sc
cured. The money was brought from
the central depot in New York to Pitts
burg, by gang of Italians employed to
pass it. The money was all in silver
dollars, and is the best counterfeit
standard silver dollar ever made. Two
Italians and their wives were arrested
while trying to pass some of the spurious
money The house where they lived
was surrounded and fifteen other Ital-
ians were arrested, and the counterfeit
money secured. According to the infor-
nation given by the prisoners, similar
gang was sent out from New York to
other cities, but the men could not tell
what particular cities were being oper-
ated.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-27
Advices From Honolulu and
Samoa.
Oceanic Steamships to be Re-
placed by Others.
A Monument Erected to German Sea
men Lost at Apia.
King Kalalzaua Going to Visit Los An
geles-A Disastrous Storm
at Seattle.
Associated Press Dispatches.


SAN Francisco, Dec. 26.- steam
ship Australia arrived today ioao.
lulu. On the 18th inst.
ment was announced in r4 vi
Hon. Henry Carter, mini Eht
United States, as delegate
to the international moneti Ct-a
be held in Washington, D. c
Hawaiian papers quote uue-uea.
ment in the Sydney Herald - ae al o.
that the Union Steamship -,ura
steamer Monowai would lie
December oath, for San Frar
place the vessels expected 10 De with
drawn at the termination of the Oceanic
Steamship company's contract for mail
service between the United States
and Australia. The Union Steam
ship company has another steam
er, the Mararoo, which, together
with the Monowai, would be well suited
for the service. The Oceanic steamship
Zealandia, which was to have left Syd-
ney, December goth, is stated to be the
last vessel of that line to perform the
service between the two countries. She
will touch only at Honolulu on her trip
here.
Captain Foss, OF the German man-of-
war Speiber, last month unveiled mon
ument at Apa, Samoa, to the memory
of the men lost on the German warships
during the hurricane of March Is, 1889.
Consul-General Steubel and the German
residents of Samoa were present at the
ceremonies.