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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
A PROSECUTION NEEDED.

The reports of attempts to purchase dele
gates in the Forty-second Senatorial district
are taking a form which calls for specific &C.
tion. The presumption is that the reports
are untrue, in which case the direct allega-
tion that the agents of one candidate or an
other have committed acts of bribery is
1ibelous assertion which the candidate
whose reputation is thus attacked should be
prompt to punish. On the other hand, if
the reports are true. the law provides penal
ties for those acts of corruption which those
cognizant of the ofense should apply by a
criminal information. To put it another
way, if these stories are lies, the people lied
about should prove it by libel suit. If
they are true, those telling them should
prove them by criminal prosecution. The
prevalence of stories of bribery calls for
either the libel suit or the prosecution for
bribery
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
THE SCALE QUESTION.

While other cities have been more or less
disturbed by wages disputes this year,
Pittsburg has so far had comparatively lit
tie interference with the progress of its in
dustrial operations from that cause. If the
question of the iron scale, the preliminary
sounds of which are just making themselves
heard, is satisfactorily arranged, we can
count with some confidence on freedom
from serious Interruptions of this sort for
the rest of the year.
From local article elsewhere it will be
seen that propositions are to be made to the
Amalgamated Association Convention for
the claim of decided advance in wages.
This is to be expected; and yet the state
ment that such claims will be made does
not necessarily create the apprehension that
if the manufacturers are not able to give
decided advance in wages, there will be a
suspension of work. 1t is the rule for the
iron workers and their employers to begin
the negotiations on the scale good distance
apart: but we have been fortunately spared
a prolonged strike for several years. AL
though protestations of unyielding inten-
tions NAV be very forcible, the result gener-
ally is that both parties perceive 1t is much
better to get together than to stand idle, and
a basis for agreement can usually be looked
for about July l.
We think that the prosperity which both
employers and employed have enjoyed from
this policy of steady work will impress both
sides with the superior wisdom of acting to-
gether to continue that blessing. There is
therefore, a well-grounGed hope that the
scale question for 1890 will be settled with
out serious difficulty or any enforced idle
ness OF the works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
A PROBABLE FRAUD,

Upon investigation the authorities OF Chi
cago permit the statement that they are not
convinced that the dynamite discovery at
the Haymarket monument was anything
more than a fake. If that is the case, Wig.
orous efforts should be made to discover the
person who distributes dynamite, either with
the intention Of getting up sensation or for
the purpose of creating public prejudice
against class that can be trusted to preju-
dice themselves rapidly enough. The Chi
cago police has earned a reputation within
the last three months that permits the sus-
picion OF such an action on its part. If it can
be proved, the perpetrator of that most GRIM
inal humbug should be given the same pun
lshment as if he had done the same thing for
anarchist purposes. Of the two motives the
latter is at least sincere, while the act is
equally criminal in both cases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
Social Chatter.

NEXT Tuesday the City of Pittsburg will
take gay excursion party down the Ohio. The
Theatrical Social Club will give the excursion,
and Mr.. W. H. White, of the Clipper Quartet,
is to superintend the musical arrangements
A big pyrotechnic display will wind up the en-
tertainment
MRS. w. W. PATRICK. of Ridge avenue.
Allegheny, gave luncheon yesterday at.1
o'clock, in honor OF her guest, Miss Edwards,
who leaves for her home to-day.
MRS. j. B. MURDOCH, of Fifth avenue, gave
a reception last evening in honor of Miss Bay
ard, daughter of ex-Secretary Bayard, and
Mrs. ]. K. Moorhead.
AT Curry University Hall, this evening"
Prof. Byron Kings students will present two
plays, "a Game of Cards. and "In Honor
Bound"
REV. s. H. MOORE. of the Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church, left last evening for
Denver where he will remain six weeks.
AN afternoon reception will be given by Mrs.
T. A. Mellon, of Negley avenue, next Thurs
day. No gentlemen will be present
MISS JESSIE KNOX, of Roup Mill, will enter
tain number of her lady friends at an after
noon tea to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN, in lecture ten
years ago in Chickering Hail. announced his
intention of girdling the globe in 90 days.
JUDGE CHARLES F. MCKENNA, one of
Pittsburg's most prominent lawyers, is staying
at the Girard House.-Phitadetph Times.
Mr.. SEAY, formerly of Chicago. is about to
establish daily newspaper in the City of Mex
leo, to be published in the English language.
Mrs. LANGTRY closes her season at the st.
James Theater at the end of two weeks, and
she will then sail at once for America for rest
and recreation.
MRS. WISE, daughter of Hall McAllister,
and a niece of Ward McAllister, recently made
her debut at a concert in San Francisco. She
has fine voice and is a beautiful woman.
THE Woman's Version" novel in the June
number of Belfords Magazine, by Miss Jen-
ME Watkins, of Rome, is commended by the
press as strong and pure story of unusual
merit.
M. QUAD,n the humorist and sketch writer
of the Detroit Free Press, is paid Sl25 a week.
tor his work. He weighs 100 poundss is very
eccentric and is a perfect child in all business
matters.
Mr.. B. w. WRENN, General Passenger Agent
of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia,
was the telegraph operator who took from the
wires the message from General Lee to Jeffer-
son Davis announcing that Richmond must be
evacuated
THE German Emperor always has a large
box filled with orders when he is on his travels.
the value of which is some $4,000. He is fond
of suddenly producing one of these, with the
needful diploma. and giving it to somebody
who is not expecting anything of the kind
MR.. JAY GOULD has resumed his former
habit of spending one two evenings each
week in the crowd of Wall street men at an up
town hotel. He does not do great deal of
talking himself but he is a close listener to
what others have to say.
WILLIAM WALDORF AsToR has employed
artists at an expense OF something like $4,000
to illustrate one copy of each of his novels.
These copies form a private edition de luxe.
each one being labeled my Personal Copy"
and occupying a prominent place in his library.
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND, of Minneapolis, has
been elected member of the Grand Army of
the Republic. In acknowledging the honor he
said that among the dearest memories of his
life were the days when he followed the Stars
and Stripes on the battlefield, as chaplain of
the First Minnesota.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
7 T seems to be {
UNITY OF CHURCH DEMANDED.
The Reformed Synod Enjoy n Half Holiday
and Then Transact Business.

The Reformed Synod Enjoy n Half Holiday
and Then Transact Business.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
LEBANON, June 2-After delightful half
holiday Saturday Afternoon to Cornwall ore
mines and Mt Gretna, by the kind invitation
of R. b. Coleman, and quiet Sabbath. the
Synod of the Reformed Church of America
resumed its session this morning at o'clock.
DR.. Miller read the reports of the committee
on the minutes of the General Synod These
were adopted, after which DR.. Good offered the
following resolution: "Thatthis Synod appoint
a committee which, after q conference vii h the
Reformed Board of Germany and the Ortho-
dox Reformed of Switzerland, and with DR..
Matthews. shall present at the next General
Synod a plan by which our Church shall be
brought in closer contact with the mother
Church, and both be made helpful to each
other" The resolution caused quite an ami
mated discussion.
Rev. John Graham. representing the Presby
terian Church, addressed the Synod at the after
noon session. and the reading of classes reports
and overtures to the Synod consumed the rest
of the afternoon. In the nomination of men,
bers composing the Board of Home and For
eign Missions, One-third Of the representation
is of the German churches The evening ses-
sion was devoted to the consideration Of home
missions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
LAUNCHED ON TIE WORLD.

Commencement Exercises of the sewickley
High school-An Entertaining Pro-
gramme Presented-An Allegheny We'd
ding To-Day-Othcr News From Society
Circles.
The commencement exercises OF the Sewlck-
ley High School took place in Choral Hall last
evening. An excellent programme was pre-
sented, the first part of which was as follows:
shades of Evening"" Bowman. sewickley Or
chestra; Salutatory Miss Elizabeth Shearer,
class of''9O: Loves Harp" Millard, Mr.. Little;
Recitation, 1.-THE Burning of Chicago" Miss
Hattie r. Murray, class of '90; Grafton. 'The
New Africa" MIR. George r. Winters, class OF
80; Roll Call" Pinsuti, Mr. Cunningham;
Recitation, "The Guardian Angel" Miss Grace
Chivers, class of go; Madeline" White, Mr.
Whitesell; Recitation, Uncle Caleb's Court
ship" Mr. Wilson D. Miller, class of $50; Vale
dictory. Miss Katherine F. Mellinger, class of
80; ship Alloy" White, Mr.. Little and Mr..
Cunnngham; comforting of diplomas. by DR..
R. McCready, President OF the school Board.
"Hiawatha," in tableau, pantomime and song,
by the class of '9l. Frank Murdoch was the
Hidwdthd and Myra Murdoch the Minnehdha.
The other characters were sustained by Halle
Whitesell, Bessie Layton, Nellie Van Cleve,
Linda Sweeny. Myrtle Ste wart, Ora Lake, Bella
McCulloch. Mabel Nichols, Willie G. Nevin,
Clarence Bowers, Will Beatty and Frank Nc
Cready The programme of "Hiawatba' was:
Tableau, Nokomls and Child Hiawatha; pan
tomime and tableeu, Nokomis Teaching the
Child: tableau, The Youthful Hiawatha; panto-
mime and tableau, Thus Departed Hiawatha;
pantomime and tableau Minnehaha-Laughing
Water; tablean, The Arrow Makers Welcome:
pantomime and tableau, H1awatha's Courtshlp;
tabeau. Old Nokomis Bids Them Welcome;
pantomime and tableau, The Wedding Feast;
pantomime and tableau, The Ghosts; panto-
mime and tableau, The Famine and the Fever:
tabeau, Hiawatha's Prayer; pantomime ana
tableau, Death of Minnehaha: tabIeau, Hia-
watha's Lament; tableau, To the Islands OF the
Blessed; finale, ''DreaIn Faces" orchestra.
There was an afternoon dress rehearsal OF
"Hiawatha" for the benefit of the children, ana
it was not the least interesting portion OF the
exercises. The orchestra was composed OF
Messrs. Elmer Miller, Bert Mcdonald, VIII VIII
Osborn Will Duncan, DR.. Frank Smith, VIII
Sykes and Prof. f. A. Albrecht.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

The congregation expresses its apprecia-
tiou of the minister's sermons by nods.-Bfag-
hamton Leader.
Mrs. Watts-Whatl You don't mean to
say that you do not believe in Sunday as day Of
restP
Mrs. Potts-I might, II MIR. Potts was not so
fond of good dInners.-IsTTe Hdute Express.
Husband-There is a tramp at the door.
Wife-Give him some Of those biscuits baked
this morning.
Husband-No. no, wife. Have you forgotten
the minister's text Sunday about man asking
for bread and being give = stone'-fonkers StGtes-
man.
Rarber-How is the razor, sir?
victim-I wouldn't know was being shaved.
Harber feeling fattered)-Glad to
yicttmNI,d think was being sand-papered.-
Boston Herald.
"Do you always practice what you
preach?'' asked the treo ue0cOn Oh tne long
81 do. my brother" said the long-vlnded min
lister solemnly.
don,t wonder then that you don't seem to get any
time to make any pastoral calls.-SOmervtLs
Journal
Mrs. Upiohn (meeting acquaintance at
drup store)-How do you do, Mrs. Keewsy? How
dId vou like the lecture last EVENING"
Mrs. Keeway-I thought 1t was tiresome. How
did it strike you?
Mrs. Upjohn-It was the most superficial thing
ever heard. Nothing deep pabOut it. Deliver me
from these surface people. (To clerk: A pack
age of lily white, please. Chicago Tribune.
HE HAS FORGOTTEN.
The old man laughs at his stylish SON,
In manner exceedingly rude,
He chuckles, and grns, and pokes all sorts Of fnn
At the comical ways of the ''dude.i'
For it's plain the old man has forgotten the days
When his father at him used to jeer.
On account Of his dandihed, ludicrous ways,
And the lovelocks he wore round each ear.
-Tsrrs Hauts Erprssh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
TIE RusINEss RETURNS.

The list of returns for the assessment of
business taxes, which is published else
where, viii contain great deal of interest
for all who are desirous of gaining an idea
,: the relative magnitude of the operations
OF our leading business firms. There are
some surprises to be found in the list GER
tain firms showing large amount OF trans
actions, while others supposed to be Of equal
importance in their respective lines are
credited with much less volume Of busi-
ness These differences need not necessarily
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

be construed as indicating contrasts in pros
perity so much as contrasts in the methods
by which the tax returns are made up. New
ertheless the list is gratifying. Although it
cannot be taken as an exhibit OF all the
trade in Pittsburg during the past year, it
shows that there has been large amount of
business and gives an idea of the great oper-
ations carried on by some of our leading
Hrr,n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
IT DIDN'T PAY WELL.

The 81. Paul May Festival n Big Failure
Financially.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPAToH.i
ST. PAUL. June 2.-The singers who came
here to appear at the May festival have gone
East-Perottl to Europe, Devere to Pittsburg.
and Miss Juch, Fischer and Herbert to New
York. Some of them have not been paid.
Manager McLachlan says they cannot collect
the balance which they claim is due them, as
their refusal to sing at the Saturday afternoon
tracts.
The loss on the festival IL much greater than
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
RATES TO BE REDUCED.
The Lake Shore Takes the Initiative and
the Others Follow.

CHICAGO, JUNE 2-Another reduction in
east-bound freight rates is announced. At a
meeting Of the Chicago Freight Committee of
the Central Traffic Association to-day 1t was
decided to reduce the rate on wheat, barley,
rye and their products to the basis of 22IS
cents per 100 pounds, Chicago to New York,
taking effect June 9. The present rate on
these articles is 25 cents, while that on oats
and corn is 20 cents.
The Lake Shore road took the initiative in
this movement, and also gave notice of an in
tention to reduce the rate on dressed beef
from 4S to 40 cents per 100 pounds to Boston
and New England points. The reason given
for this last move is that the new Canadian
Pacific Wabash line has secured SO large a
share of the dressed beef tonnage as to leave
no doubt that it is cutting the rate. The Lake
Shores action in regard to dressed beef has
not been followed by the other lines. and an
effort will be made to induce it to withdraw its
notice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

doctrine Of averages; but there are large num-
bers of people who have become convinced that
the theory will not do to tie to. Nevertheless,
Mr.. Flowers will be no worse of than before if it
should rain; while. if the prophecy comes true,
his fame as scientific weather prophet will be
ahlishad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

THE movement to raise money for the
Bethesda Home starts off well, as will be seen
by an interview in our local columns. That is
a matter of course. When the Pittsburg pub
lie understands the good work which such a
charity can do it will be prompt to furnish
whatever funds may be necessary for its sue
cess.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

INVITATIONS are. afoat that the cruel
war over that importation of glass workers is
not yet ended. Let us hope that we may be
mercifully spared any more rows in the House
of Representatives or calls for the removal of
United States Judges in connection with that
bone of contention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY. JUNE 5, 1880
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons Leaving the city for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forwarded bu earliest
mail 10 any address at The rate of 90 cents per
month. or So 50 for three months, Sunday edi-
tiOn included Daily edition only. zoe per
month, Sc for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, If care be taken in all
cases 10 Tneatton both old and ne,0 address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

Two young Louisville idiots have fought
a duel in a suburban cemetery of that city.
The convenience of the locality for interment
purposes is obvious; but the harmony of the
occasion with its environment was sadly marred
by the failure of the combatants to put them
selves in proper condition for burial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
An Allegheny Wedding To. Day.

The wedding of Miss Annie L. Wattles and
DR.. ]. Richey Horner will take place at the
brides parents residence on Center avenue.
this evening. Misses Lille and Julia Wattles
will be the bridesmaids. There will be we'd
ding supper and the young couple will depart
on a northwestern trip They will be "at
home" to their friends on Thursdays, in July,
at 81 Arch street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

WHAT purport to he official statistics as
sert that there are 10000 wolves roaming at
large in Russia. The men who enumerated
them should come to this country and apply for
the job of asking the questions in our census
with regard to the chronic diseases of the cit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
AN article by Louise Chandler Moulton

AN article by Louise Chandler Moulton
on Edmund Gosse, says that the poet on visit
TO the United States was surprised at the
Americanisms, among which it is enumerated
that the "engine had turned into a locomo-
tive" If either of the terms is an American
ism. has lot the essayist got them turned
around? We certainly speak of railway ''en-
gines'' very frequently in this country, and it
will probably be found that they have 'locomo-
tives" in the English dictionaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
A GENEROUS GIFT.
Cincinnati Gentleman Presents the Y. M.
c. A. With n Check for $4,000,

While walking on the streets of Cincinnati
on Saturday William McAlpin, President of
the Young Mems Christian Association, was
met by David Linton. the peculiar millionaire.
The eccentric old fnancier fumbled in his
pockets, produced an envelope and handed it
to Mr.. McAlpln. When Mr.. McAlpin opened
the envelope he almost staggered with sur
prise.
There, in the irregular chirography of the
old man, was the following: "You are hereby
authorized to subscribe for me, and in my
name, the sum of s25.O0O to your new building
fund for the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion "":'Nn,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
Something New to Oil Drillers.

FROM the Titusville Herald.1
The well being drilled near Spartansburg IS
located about three miles ahead OF the English
settlement developments on a 90 line The
well has so far been remarkable in one respect.
and that is, no casing was required. the wall
standing up 'solidly. The hole is now near the
sand, providing there is any sand there. The
residents Of Sparta are very much excited
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
Theatrical Notes.

THE Theatrical Social Club will give moon
light excursion down the river on Tuesday.
June TO- on the City Of Pittsburg, at 9P. NJ.
HANLoN's "Fantasma" was again presented
last night at the Grand Opera House. 1t is an
excellent performance in every respect.
A VARIED programme was highly appreci-
ated BY the large audience which visited the
Worlds Museum yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
THE WEST PENNs PROGRAMME.
How the Sham Battle on the Fourteenth
VIII be Maneuvered.

How the Sham Battle on the Fourteenth
Will be Maneuvered.
The committee of the West Penn Hospital
having charge of making the programme for
the grand military exhibition. Saturday. June
IA, met yesterday. The following programme
was arranged for the day: The Fourteenth
and Eighteenth Regiments and Battery will
rendezvous at the old Exposition grounds at $50
PM. The display will be opened with salute
by the battery The commands will form as
brigade and perform rapid brigade eVoiutlons
for 80 minutes. This will be followed by
sham battle. the whole command fighting an
imaginary enemy. Battery will give an ex-
hibition of target practice with gatling guns,
firing at bulkhead covered with steel boiler
plates. The military display will conclude with
a brigade dress parade. General Wiley, OF
Franklin will have charge.
1t has been suggested by number OF promf
nent business men that the managers Of the
affair request the merchants and manufac-
turers to close their business establishments at
o'clock on the day of the exhibition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
NOBLE WILL NOT RESIGN,
But if Is Still Insisted That Colonel CIarkson
VIII Retire.

[FRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WAsHINGToN, June IA report, apparently
from good authority. in St Louis stating that
Secretary Noble is about to resign the port
folio of the Interior Department, caused con-
siderable gossip here to-day, but when the SEQ
retary himself was asked to confirm it, he
smilingly informed The DISPATCH correspond
ent that he liked his position very well and had
no intention of resigning.
A report that Colonel Clarkson, of the Post
office Department. had said IN an interview
when passing through Pittsburg that he had no
intention of resigning, is not believed here.
those who ought to know insisting that he will
resign upon his return from the West Mr.
Sam Fessenden, of Connecticut and a member
of the National Republican Executive Com
mittee, and Mr.. L. t. Michener. of Indiana, are
succession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03

Mr.. CLARKsoN is understood to be max
ing his tour to see whether there are any Dem
ocratic heads that his guilotIne has missed.
Ii the work of decapItation is thoroughly done
Clarkson will resign. He is not in favor of
holding sinecures-St least of the sort that
permit the neglect of the great function of
political decapltation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
Rpprp,1c.N Conoressman II

A REPUBLICAN Congressman thinks
that President Harrison is not a candidate for
reelection on account of his alleged snub to
the Scotch-Irlsh Convention. We have failed
TO observe any very urgent demand for infor-
nation as to whether he is a candidate or not.
but people who want to know can take this for
Whatit is worth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-03
THE GEBHARDT MENNERCH0R
Enrertains Its Many Friends at a VerJ
Brilliant Banquet.

Many a man, woman and child stopped last
evening as they passed John Dimling's cafe on
Market street and listened TO the singing and
sounds of gayety inside. To theionlooker who
chanced to peep inside the scene was even
more merry. Around tables were seated about
200 Germans, guests of the newly organized
Gebhardt Mannerchor whose members were
giving their first banquet
Rev. H. HerZer acted as toast master. "Our
M8nnerchor'' furnished a theme for Rev. B. F.
Beal. Rev. L. Allinger answered the toast
"Our Congregational Choirs." Rev. E.
Truschel, of Wheeling. answered "Our Young
People,, "a Few Pointers was Mr.. r. Z.
Goden's subject. The MRnnerchor gave Sc
lection after each toast.