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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

LAWRENCE BARRETT is at Nice. He writes
to friends in this country that he is greatly i'm
proved in health.
The Sultan of Turkey has been advised by
his physicians to take more exercise. He is
growing very fieshy.
MRS. MARSHALL o. ROBERTS will pay
sl2. 800 for the use of Lord Spencers London
house during the season.
HELEN ALLINGHAM, widow of William AL
lingham. the poet has received great compli-
ment. She is the first of her sex to be elected
a member of the English Royal Society of
Painters in Water Colors.
ALL France is laughing over the following
announcement that lately appeared in one Of
the journals: m. Ernst Zola, inventor of the
spring handouts, notifies his customers that
he has nothing in common with his namesake,
Emil Zola, writer"
NOT many men can boast of having had three
Emperors as godfathers for three of their sons.
There is a brawny smith in the little town Of
Bradenburg who has ten sons. Emperor Will
lam l. was godfather to the seventh boy, EN-
peror Frederick to his eighth, and the present
Emperor to his ninth.
j. WHITE is the name of the most successful
and enthusiastic sportsman in Australia. He
owns a large number of magnificent race
horses. For the first time in history he is going
to try to carry off the blue ribbon of the
English turf with Australian blood. He has
two horses in England, Kirkham and Narellan,
in training for the Derby.
THE Queen of England is about to leave
Windsor for Aix-les- -Bains, where she will re-
main three weeks. Her carriages, horses SER
wants, furniture, heavy baggage and even her
little chaise and favorite donkey have already
arrived at the famous French watering place.
She will stay at the Villa Mottet, which has
been re-christened the Villa Victoria, and it
has been put IN readiness for her arrival.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
DANGER DOWN THE RIVER.

The down-river towns seem fated to mis-
fortune from floods this year. Already one
food, which threatened danger at Cincinna-
ii and Louisville, has passed on, burst the
Ievees on the lower Mississippi and over
flowed a vast extent of territory, in Arkan-
sas and Louisiana. Now the high water of
the past three days which was within ordi-
nary limits mere, is to be added to 81
feet river at Cincinnati; while at Louisville
the rise has already encroached on the bust
ness parts of the city. With the high water
from Pennsylvania and West Virginia
added to this food it hardly is possible that
those cities and the lesser towns down the
river can escape another overwhelming in
undation. Pittsburg has so far been much
more fortunate than its down-river neigh
bors in escaping disastrous floods. If the
authorities succeed in arresting encroach-
meuts on the river banks here, that desira-
BILE immunity may be preserved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
In FAVOR OF PEACE.
The Methodist Conference Enters Protest
Against Military Preparations.

ESPECIAL TELEoRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
CARLISLE, Pa, March A-The sixth day of
the Central Methodist Conference opened with
devotional services, led by Rev. ]. B. Mann, of
Newberry, Pa. Presiding Elder Hamlin re-
ported an appeal, brought up from Altoona's
quarterly conference, in reference tn a woman
who had been elected delegate to represent the
classes in the conference. He had decided
that she was eligible, and Bishop Foster. who
presided to-day, sustained his decision. A dis
cussion arose over the choice Of the place Of
meeting of next years conference. Three
places, Mount Carmel, Sunbury and York,
were named. The vote was 81 for Mount Car
mel. VI for Sunbury and few for York. DR..
strong appeal in favor of missions, and Dr.
Won Metre. Of the WOman's College, Balti-
more, made an address in the interest of that
institution. DR.. w. w. Evans, of Carlisle,
spoke in behalf of the new Methodist Episco-
pal Church that is being built, and asked for
help. DR.. Gray, of Williamsport, and Presid-
siding Elder Donahue spoke for it, and sub
scrlptions amounting to s., 200 were made.
The reports of the Conference Committee
were read and adopted, and the special COM
mittee on the communication from the Peace
Society of Philadelphia recommended a resolu-
ton declaring for peace policy in our civil
government and protesting against enlargin2
our coast defenses or building more war ships.
The resolution was adopted. In the executive
sessions the following were admitted on trial:
G. NJ. Glenn, ]. NJ. Glover, w. ]. Sheaffer, H.
TrevortoD, F. W. Leidy. w. E. l. Eslinger, A.
l.. Miller, j. U. Deibel, G. 8. Comp, G. Z.
Smith and R. M. Snyder. S. L. Vought, an
elder from the Evangelical Association, was
also admitted on trial. The relation of j. F.
Pennington was charged to effective. This
evening the meeting was for the benefit of the
veterans of the conference. Tomorrow the
conference will adjourn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
The PoDulnr Choicp.

THERE is no trouble in deciding in this case
that the representatives from Silver Bow
county who voted for Messrs. Clark and Ma
ginnis were actually elected by the people.
The returns from the whole county made py
the Clerk under the law on the 3lst oil OCTOBER.
1889, and made by the Canvassing Board and
the Clerk on the 7th of November, 1852 both
show very clearly that these persons were
elected and that the five persons VINO acted IN
the Iron Hall Legislature as representatives.
we're not elected by the people OF silver BOW
county, The Territorial Board of CanVassers
on the 4th day of November, 1889 issued GER
tificates to the five persons not elected py
throwing out tie votes of precinct NO. % IN
said county, which had given large maJolIty
TO the Democratic candidates for RepresehIa-
tIves, who voted for Messrs. Clark and ma
ginnis.
This act was done without any right or au,
thority on their part to do the same. 1hey nad
the full returns of the true vote OF that county
before them. Without any cause or reason
whatever, this board being wholly Repuonean,
and anxious to serve their party In Wnat tney
thought was q great emergency, refused 70
count or canvass the real vote of the people OF
Silver Row county. and certified to the eJeetlon
of five persons not chosen by the people, IN the
hope and with the expectation that these spuIi
Gus representatives might in some way vote
for partisans of their own political faith as can
dldates for the United States Senate.
The majority report was signed by all the Re-
publican memD Der5 of the committee, and the
minority report by all the Democratic mem,
bers, including Mr.. Turpie, who was reported
to have declared his intention of making re-
port recommending that the case be referred
back to the people Of Montana for settlement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

as restitution shows that the principle of
honesty is not extinct. But if some OF the
great operations by which millions have
been made dishonesty or illegally, should
produce proportionate cases of restitution,
the example would be more impressive. If
some one who has accrued millions by man.
ipulations of watered stocks, or the enforce
ment OF conspiracies against competition,
should restore that wealth to the public it
would show that conscience is not wholly
confined tn the people.
Let US hope that the examples of small
restitutions may spread so as to produce
great ones. 1t is well to be hopeful, even
where there is little ground for hope.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
AN ILLUSTRATION OF NOBILITY.

A beautiful illustration of the results of
marrying titles is presented by the arrest of
the Count di Montercoli in Philadelphia
yesterday. The international alliance, which
only short time ago excited Pittsburg. has
developed to the point where this specimen
of the nobility engaged in the distribution
of circular on the streets of Philadelphia
attacking the reputation of his wife.
1t is not unsatisfactory to learn that this
operation of the principle of nobleSse oblige
was ruthlessly broken up by the police, who
lodged his lordship in Jail on a charge of
disturbing the peace. But that satisfaction
is allayed by the reflection that this exam
pie, added to the warnings furnished BY the
case of the despicable Vaudeville and the
bargaining Prince Murat will have little
effect
The feminine fools will 60 on marrying
titles under the impression that they are
gaining distinction; and the male idiots will
continue to treat the aristocratic funkeys
under the delusion that they are drinking
with the lords themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
FTRUST DEBATE.
streets.

The debate on Senator Sherman's bill
against trusts is one of the leading features
of this session. The discussion last Friday
was utilized by Senator Vest to make an
utterly exiraneous diversion into the tariff
dispute. Yesterdays debate stuck little
closer to the text.
Senator Sherman shows a sincere and
laudable desire to have Congress take such
action against the combinations as is in its
power, and while his measure has been
somewhat emasculated iu Difference TO the
wishes of other Senators, it has a standing
as the bill which is most likely to pass.
Senator Reagan proposes q measure more
closely following the constitutional division
of the powers of the Federal and State legis-
latures; while Senator Ingalls, comes in with
an amendment which entirely diverts the
real purpose of the original bill by convert
ing it into measure to tax deals in futures
and options
The opponents of legislation against the
trusts resort to the untruthful and shallow
argument that it will break up the Farmers
Alliances and knights of Labor, and to as
sertions that the legislation would fail if
passed, on account of their own rather hazy
constitutional objections. Their objection,
if it may be dignifed by that name, is more
correct than the reason they urge. The
probability is that such legislation would
be nullifed just as the present common-law
prohibition Of trusts is, tor lack of enforce
ment 1t is a question whether that alb
solves Congress from its duty of passing the
necessary legislation; but if it does it GER
tainly points out the necessity of stern
measures to secure that the laws shall be
enforced against great masses of capital, as
against humble and uninfuential citizens.
1t will be interesting to wait and see
whether the Senate will succeed in muddling
this subject so as to prevent legislation. No
doubt the strongest influences can be
brought to bear in the Senate to secure that
e0d
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

Standing room was at premium at the Bijou
Theater last evening to witness the presentation
of the spectacular play of THE Twelve Tempta-
tions" OF the play or plot there IS but little to
say, but of the specialties much more could be
said than our limited space permits. The
grotesque quadrille burlesque by the famous
four Savanillas was superb, and elected rounds
of applause, as did also the Little Lord Faunt-
leroys. The specialties presented by Miss Jessie
West could have been dispensed with
without injurng the play in the least. The
ballet of Terra Gotta. introducing the live
cockatoos, was well received, and was one of
the principal features of the entertainment
In the third act the marvellous gymnasts, the
Devans, introduced specialties that are seldom
seen. The scenic effects throughout are grand
while the 5allets are entirely new and at
tractive. The gorgeous ballet of nations intro
ducing the four new States was excellent and
was applauded time and again. The brilliant
transformation to the home of the Sea Queen
has been seldom eGualed on Pittsburg stage
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
A GOOD EXAMPLE.

The latest case of conscience money is re-
ported from the East, where, although the
influence which impels men to repair deeds
of dishonesty was rather leisurely in action,
it brought about its result after the fulness
of time. 1t is that of a man and woman
who failed to pay their fare on railroad
train fifteen years ago, because the conduc-
tor failed to ask it of them. The fare was
60 cents; but after carrying the burden on
their consciences for a decade and half,
they could not stand it longer and forwarded
the sum, with the interest as they computed
it, amounting to 81 81.
The New York Tribune rightly says that
"there is no food for pessimism and no sup
port for the doctrine of total depravity in
this ncident''-e1cept in its infrequency,
and especially In the one-sidedness which is
shown in the restitutions. IF everyone who
omits to call the attention of conductor to
the fact that they have not paid their
fare should restore the money, with
interest, after many years, it would
produce an increased demand for
the sale of ready reckoners. But that
aspect of the case is not SO forcible as the
fact that what restitutions are made always
come from the popular side. The people
who get the better of corporations and the
Government treasury in small amounts
sometimes make restitution; but the only
instance of restitution of the results of whole
sale dishonesty, was that famous coup of
Jay Gould's, in which he made more money
in speculatlng on his restitution than the
value of the property be gave up.
1t is this phase of the question that we
would urge upon our corporate managers.
The fact that people send back small sums
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
Harry Willia ms Academy.

The Bennett brothers, whose remarkable
rifle and pistol shooting was a feature of the
Barnum circus last season, have gathered to-
gether a number of vaudeville stars and
will fill Manager Williams theater at each
performance this week. Beside the famous
shots, Sheridan and Flynn (the men who wrote
"McGinty') are with the combination. The
Zig-Zag lady quartet is a ''corker." Shelter
and Blakely's act is well-known one and al
ways catches on in good shape. Maggie Cline
MARY Ann Kehoe." never fails to be warmly
welcomed in Pittsburg Cain and Loreno do a
neat turn. and Miss Lottie ellison is lust a
little" too cunning for any competitor in her
line. Turner and RusselPs act is an excellent
one and c. w. Littlefeld, Matt Farnow and
Dixon and Lacy complete first-class variety
show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
SPRING SUNSHINE.

The man who gets up and talks like Q
book is too easily read.-Neto Orleans Ptcayuns.
There is always one nave in a church that
no ministerial eloquence can convert Yonkers
Gazette.
There are some men to whom a loss of
their regulations would mean mighty good luck
Washington Post.
The easiest money to spend, and the hard
est money to save, is that which we have not yet
earned.--yelo York Ledger.
A man is Ikea chicken; he will leave a
plate of meat to run after another chicken with .
bone in its moUth.--AtchtSop Globe.
The good are said TO be happy; but it is
probably not because they spend their time think
ing how much better they are than the rest OF
humanity. y.-Boston Transcript.
The spring bonnet is expensive
It's high beyond a doubt.
But isn't 1t a very little thing
To make sucn talk about.
Philadelphia Times.
It all depends. 1t may be nice
For maid to be kind and true.
But then it scarce matters so much, unless
She's inclined that way with you.
philadelphia Times.
"What kind of a memory have you?"
''Bad-very bad.''
''In what particularly
sIt remembers things that were better forgot
ten. ''-Chicd1o Times.
The Spring said to the Summer,
Perhaps III come your way
And ask you to a sleigh ride
Some sunny August day.
-PhtLddekphid TIuss,
Miss Tardy has sued DR.. Early for breach
of promise of marriage. She probably thinks
that IL is better late than never and he has doubts
less come to the conclusion that he too prevt-
ous.-BOstOn Post.
"Why, Clara, you look radiantl What
has happenedr'
'I,ve just received an invitation to q we'd,
ding
into raptures over"
''Yes, but It happens TO be my own" and shs
showed the new engagement PhiLadslpsta
Times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
Harris Theater..

Another exciting melodrama drew large
audiences to this house yesterday. There are
no particularly strong points about "Under the
Lash,' but it Is about equal to the average play
of its kind. The cast of characters is fair not
to say good. Walter s. Sanford, a young actor
of the N. S. Wood type, appears as the hero,
w. A. Morarity the gentlemanly villain. David
Roche the villlainous villain, who can be
bribed for few hundred dollars to do any
thing less than murder, and the Irish police
man and negro comedian are there, too Leona
Bland is vivacious little soubrette and Miss
Annie RUSSELL as the blind heroine, showed
her ability to enact a very trying role. The two
acting dogs are not the least capable members
of the caste.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Henry williams.

Henry williams died at his home in the borough
of Bellevue. Mr.. Williams was born in Baltimore
in the year 1872, but removed to Allegheny at the
age of %. He was engaged in the grocery busi
ness on Robinson street, in the First ward, Allie
gheny, for score of years, and was very
popular. In 1867 he removed to Bellevue
borough, where he continued his mercantile
pursuits, until couple of years since when fall
ing health compelled him to relinquish business
He has been for over so years member of the
Methodist Protestant Church, holding always an
official position. He was Sabbath school super
intendent until physically disabled. and was
known and admired by the young people as one of
their best friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
AMURDERED WOMAN'S GHOST.
Some Denizens of Reading Now Believe in
in the Supernatural.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP ATcH.i
READING, PA, March PA month ago
Henry Lebo, of this city, murdered his wife
and then committed suicide Since then the
house where the affair took place has been the
scene of what many believe to be supernatural
manifestations. Mrs. William Rupert, a
reputable woman residing there, is one of
many who profess to have seen the apparition.
She said: 81 was in bed when was awakened
by loud groans. 1 thought that some of my
sons were sick. l investigated and found that
they we're sound asleep. The groans continued
and looked out of the window and there was
sight that froze my blood. I looked down on
the very spot where Lebo shot his wife. There
truly saw the figure of a headless woman and
believe that it was visitation from the other
world"
A dozen people corroborate Mrs. Rupperts
story of the ghost. Lebo was buried in Alsace
Church cemetery on the outskirts of this city
while his murdered wife is inferred 13 miles
away. The sexton of Alsace cemetery tells
weird story. He says that almost every night
he hears the shril cries of woman's voice
crying: "Oh Harry, Oh Harry" Some of the
superstitious lot holders in Alsace cemetery
want Lebos body removed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

THERE hardly seems to be an industry in
which the demand for an eight t-hour day would
cause less dispute than in that of coal mining.
The bulk of the work being paid for by the
bushel or ton, the miners can easily get shorter
or longer hours as they choose. But the ques-
tion will be whether the men will themselves
agree to the reduction of their earnings. There
is an impression that the miners do not get any
too large earnings from ten hours work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
Seven O!d.Timcrs,

sPxcIAL TELEGRAM Tt THE DISPATCH.
KINGwooD, W. VA, March 24-There are
seven residents of this town and its immediate
vicinity over 80 years of age. The oldest resi-
dent is Henry Hardesty, who has passed his
Goth birthday. Peter Metheny is Sc, Mary
Titchenell is So, and Judith Titchenell, Mrs.
Harnett and Mrs. Elenore stirling are each S5
years of age. Newton MCGEE is the youngest
of the old people, his age being 81 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

THE example of Tarentum appears to
suggest to nearly every present or prospective
town in Western Pennsylvania that it would
be nice thing to be county seat. The public
surveyor who can lay out counties for every
thriving town, will be the coming man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

THE proposition for a conference of the
monarchs in the Triple Alliance is a practical
invitation to William II, to assure his allies
that he is not going to throw them overheard
Perhaps the young Emperor will decline to
recognize any complimentary phases in such
an invitation,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

The country will be shocked and sur
prised to hear the report that P. T. Barnum
has been refused permission to erect the tents
for his big show within the limits of New York
City. 1t is to be hoped that the assertion will
be corrected. Otherwise the politicians of
New York will set themselves down as having
lost all touch with the great American institu-
tions that have commanded the admiration of
the effete monarchies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

Mr.. IVES testimony as to the large sums
of money which he paid for special privileges
in Ludlow street Jail opens up an interesting
question for the public to consider when the
present investigation is concluded After the
punishment of official rascals is secured, it
would be interesting to inquire how bankrupt
prisoners are able to pay prices for living that
would reduce the average honest man to PEN
ury
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
Mira. Mn QuIe C. RInir.

Mrs. Maggie c. Blair. for long time copyist
In the Recorders Office. died Sunday evening at
the home of her parents at Wilmerding. Mrs.
Blair resigned her place IN the Recorders office
about year ago, owing to failing health. She
was an active worker in the Eighth U. Z. Church,
a teacher in the Sabbath school for nine years,
and identified with a number of charitable
societies. The funeral services will be held In the
Eighth church this afternoon at CLOCK She was
the widow of Oliver z. Blair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

The chief of the Chinook Indians in
Vancouver. recently gave "potlatch." or Ip-
dian feast, at which it Is the custom to distri-
butte gifts. The chief, who bears the attractive
name of Snakes, declared that he was one big
chief and Queen Victoria was another, and
ordered 500 sent to his colleague of Balmoral.
The example will doubtless impress upon our
political chiefs the propriety of turning the
feasts of political clubs into potlatches, at
which the other fellows shall contribute the
oift
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25

Now it is stated positively that the Penn
sylvania Railroad will equip all its passenger
cars for steam heating by next winter. The
satisfactory nature of this information would
be more unalloyed if a similar announcement
had not been made about a year ago this time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
BARTHOLDPS STATUE SAVED.
The Congressional Committee Favors Ellis
Island for nm Immigration Station.

island for an Immigration Station.
NEW YORK, March A-The entire Congress
sional immigration Committee, except Sem
ators Hale and Mcpherson, made tour of in
spection to the various islands in the Bay of
New York this morning. They first went 10
Ellis Isle, then to Pedloe's, then to Governors
Island. At each place the proposed sites for
an emigrant landing depot were inspected
At Governors Island the committee held A
secret session and adopted resolutions favoring
the immediate placing in control of Federal
authority all matters relating to Castle Garden.
and recommending the retention of the pres
ent force of officials. The committee left for
Washington at $3.50. Ellis Island is the most
favored by the committee as a place for the
depot.