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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
HARRY GATHER MARRIED.
The Young Labor Journalist Was Welded
Two Years Ago.


Truth is stranger than fiction, and little
romance that will interest and surprise
great many Pittsburgers, has recently come to
light. Miss Lizzie Williams. of Washington.
Pa, and Mr.. Harry N. Gather, one Of the
proprietors of the Conln1oner and Glass Worker,
are the parties round which the halo Of romance
centers, and their marriage, which was solemn
lied in the city on the I'd Of the month, was
merely q public announcement Of q similar
ceremony that had been performed for them in
June, 1888.
It seems several years ago Mr. Gather was
engaged in the oil business in Washington, and
while there made the acquaintance Of Miss
Williams whose bright beauty and charming
manners completely won his heart, nor was the
love she inspired unreciprOcated, for Mr..
Gathers strong personality and bright intel
lect were sufficient TO inspire like affection in
the heart Of the young lady; Mr.. Gather was
just beginning the battle Of life. young. and
without financial resources. A union was not
looked upon with favor by the young lady's
parents, but love laughed at locksmiths, and
secret ceremony was performed, after which,
happy in the consciousness that the young lady
was lawfully his bride. Mr.. Gather departed
Tor Europe as correspondent for The DIS
PATCH, and the young lady returned to Wash
lngton, where she was still known as Miss
Williams.
On Mr.. Gathers return to Pittsburg. be re-
manned in the newspaper business, and his Rd-
Vancement in his chosen profession has been
30 rapid that he is considered one Of the bright
est and most promising young journalists OF
the city. With success crowning his efforts
secret marriage was no longer necessary, and
SO the young lady came on to the city some two
weeks ago, and, as before stated, the public
announcement was made by second cere-
mony.
From those who have the pleasure Of the
brides acquaintance it is learned that she Is
lovely and accomplished, and has faculty OF
making friends of everyone she meets. beside
being able to guard secret most religiously-
something not usually credited to the fair sex.
1t is needless to say that the Young couple have
the best wishes of host of friends, both In this
city, where the groom is SO well and faVorably
known, and in Washington, where both have
large circle of acquaintances and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gather are at home on Western
avenue, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
DOCTORS AND THE WINTER.

In the case of doctors disagreeing, the
public is privileged to decide for itself; and
that case arising in the expressions given
elsewhere, of the various physicians regard
ing the relations of an open winter, like the
present, to the general health, the right and
necessity of private and inexpert judgment
follows very plainly.
The divergence of opinion between the
physicians is brought out in rather unique
form. But it is neither inexplicaDle, nor in
consistent with the general value and intel
ligence of medical science. The fact is,
there is some basis OF fact for most, If not all,
the views expressed. The physician who
has given his attention to one branch OF the
subject, may be permitted to look upon it
rather differently than one who has studied
with equal care and intelligence, another
branch. 1t is the old fable of the two sides
OF the shield reduced to modern times.
Private judgment, therefore, can accept
the dictum of all doctors that there are dis
eases peculiar to cold winters and others
which arise more frequently in warm ones.
If we have the grip, as a result of this
weather, we escape the less engrossing but
more enduring pangs of the chilblains.
Malaria may be generated, but bronchitis
and pneumonia are abRted. The divergence
in opinions may also permit MS to turn from
the somewhat depressing consideration of
the ailments which follow the different tenn
peratures, to the compensations that attach
to each.
On the whole, the study of the subject
will lead to the conclusion that we had
better take the weather as it comes, adopt
the evident precautions that are needed
when it blows warm and when it blows cold,
and look at the bright side of both hard and
soft winters. When we determine to make
the best of anything it generally turns out
that the best is very good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
COMIC CULLINGs.

We generally rush things when the grade
Is down hill. -PhfLddslDAiG Inquirer.
NV Son. don't fret over your trials. The
more pate OF soup is stirred up the cooler IL be-
comes.-BostOB Transcript,
AT the door-Marier, this is the fifth time
I've asked you to come and let me in.
From the upper Window-We ell, heard you. Say
It again and then sing 1t.
.'Can't. amt got the key."-Btn0 0hGmtoB
Republican,.
Aslander Repelled. Puzzled Foreigner
You DON'T mean TO say you sell seats in the Senate
in this country
Indignant American-No, sirl We buy 'em.-
Chtca00 Tribune.
Young Mr.. Harduppe-I might have
known you were too old to marry ne before was
foolish enough to propose.
Miss Ann Tique-And yet one would not have to
be SO very aged to have that much sense, either.-
Isrre HGute Erprsss.
Knew What He Was About.-Frlend Ito
Inventor)-Is 1t possible you have sold your inter-
est in that patent for only SIS COO?
Inyentor-DoR't you worry. I've got an I'M
proYement on IL already TO patent that he'll nave
to pay $50, 900 to get.-Chicd0o Tribune
Jones-See that little man across the
street?
smith-Yes. What ofhimP
Jones-Well, he IL familiar with al the snarps'
smith-A detective. hey?
Jones-O, no, only amusieiau.-Bost0D 6Ha0st'
No Memory for Trifes.-WOrld's Fair
Boomer (ln Washington n)-Ah, my dear GeneralI
lam glad to see you. You remember nesting me
when you were in st. Louis, am sure
Pan-American Delegate (slightly puzzled)-lre-
member your face very well, sir, but II have f0r-
gotten ali about st. Louis. Where Is tu -Chted9o
Tribune.
When you dance in Russia you are ex-
pected to go through all the steppes. The most
common dance now is the ca-choo-ca. Puck.
..Myl how bad you are!' said the basket
to the apple.
Tmay be bad; but I'm not half 50 wiekered a.
YOU are, ~ retOrted the apple.--Puck.
CIara-I thought you had decided that
everything was over between you aud Harry, and
vet you've been sitting there for over an hour
thinking orhim.
Maud (deiectcdly)-Well, I can't make up my
mind whether il would be better 10 sne him for
breach Of promise or to make up with him, marry,
and then sue for divorce aud alimony. .-DraSs's
Aagazias.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
OUs MAIL POUCH.
The Carnegie Library should be Popular
University.


To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
The present state of the discussion respect
ing the Carnegie Library emboldens me to
write few words on the subject Of the proper
management of such institutions. The Allie
gheny Councils virtually invite suggestions;
Mr.. Carnegie, whose bounty furnishes the
building. welcomes discussion; I therefore
trouble you with my views
1t has been my privilege to consult many OF
the best libraries in this and other countries;I
have been even more privileged In enjoying the
friendship of some distinguished librarians,
and have helped a little in improving these col
lections of books in which I had a personal in
terest. This experience has shown me that
public libraries at the present day occupy
position much higher than ever before. They
are no longer mere collections of books,
but organized selections for their specific
purpose. They now form popular
University as it were, where every man or
woman can find competent authority to
answer the questions arising in their intellect
ual and practical lIfe The duties of librarian
have risen in like manner.
1t seems to me that this is what Mr.. Carnegie
wishes this library to become. 1t SO, there has
been already sufficient experiment to settle the
question of how to make it what he wishes.
The gentlemen who have by their votes to set
tie this matter, will pardon me for speaking
somewhat positively but here is the result of a
long experience in library-making: Every pub
liclibrary in this country that has accomplished
much good, has been managed by non-parti-
san, competent and stable board of managers.
Why the managers should pc non-partisan,
the gentlemen of the Allegheny Councils can
doubtless infer That men competent to create
a library such as will fulfil the hopes of Mr..
Carnegie should be selected scarcely admits of
counter-argument. The stability of the man.
agement is essential since the forming OF a
real library is the work of time; constant
change of personnel involves the danger of
rapid change of policy. The best librarians in
the East assured me last summer that the sue
cess of the Carnegie library would depend on
its being managed in this way. believe they
are right. How such a management can best
be secured is the real problem now to be solved
by the Allegheny Councils. If a mistake is
made now, it may require years to repair the
damage. Surely the experience. of other cities
is sufficient to guide wisely III the present
emergency. M. B. RIDDLE.
ALLEGHENY, January 20, 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

The comments of the humorist sometimes
contain unique ideas which are unintentional.
A rather strong case Of the sort has just been
perpetrated by the Norristown Herald in
connection with the report that the Empress
Frederick has ordered telephone connection
made by which she canhear the.opera in her own
palace The usually witty Herald says: "Untl
the telephone enables a man to see the ballet in
his own house. the Empress husband-if she
has one--wilI continue to secure q seat in the
opera house. pretty well up front" Considering
that it is not two years since the death of the
Emperor Frederick Of Germany was matter
of worldwide news, the above intimatiOn, as to
the character of amusements furnished the i'm
perial spirits in the other world, is about re-
markable for its originality as for its surprising
character.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR OF WALES was
hissed in Calcutta.
PROF. TUCKER. Of aAndover, limits the orig
inal thinkers of America to three-Jonathan
Edwards, Benjamin Franklin and Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
CHAuNoEY NJ. DEPEw says he made the
great mistake Of his life when he delivered his
first humorous speech. He didn't see it then,
but now he realizes it keenly. Instead OF being
regarded as u convincing logician or good
lawyer, or even as serious thinker, he is al.
ways taken for funny man.
THE Empress Eugene has Just presented to
the fathers who have the keeping of the NOR
tuary chapel at Farnborough, where the re-
mains of Napoleon III. and the Prince I'm
1erial are inferred, magnificent altar cloth,
made from her wedding gown. The cloth has
been made by the Empress herself. It is
trimmed with the lace and embroidery which
ornamented the dress.
NOBODY, even in the profession, would renog-
niEe Nat Goodwin since his determination TO
fight shy Of the tonsorial profession. His hair,
which used to be Short and of light brick
color, he now wears long and poetical Ahuge
forelock sweeps down over his forehead, and
gives him the appearance Of the heavy TRACE
dian. He has likewise grown heavy dark
mustache. which puts the fiVshing touch TO an
effectual disguise. The comedian is now play
ing IN Philadelphia, but takes a run over to
New York occasionally.
HERE is Mr.. Laboucheres account OF his ex-
perience of Russian infuenza"-if Russian
Influenza it be that is now loose IN England: Il
like 10 be in the fashion. so bore my fate
with equanimity when discovered that had
caught the prevailing epidemic. All of asud-
den seemed to have caught cold, and took
to sneezing. ETC. Then came a cough, head
ache, and an aIl-overish ache. Know
ing that 1t was not dangerous, pro-
ceeded to doctor myself by the light
of common sense. To prevent any fever l at
once administered to myself 30 grains of qui-
nine. That settled the fever. To meet the
cough 1 took unlimited squill pills. That
settled the cough. To meet the cold went to
bed, heaped on my bed blankets. and took moth
ing but slops. That settled the cold. In four
daysI was quite WELL give my experience
for the benefit of others who may be attacked" +"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
Social Chatter.

OWING to the iudisposition Of Mrs. Harry
Oliver, there was no german last evening at the
third Of the series of dinner dances. Dinners
were given, however, at the residences OF Mrs.
A. E. W. Painter, Mrs. Mark Watson, Mrs.
John H. Ricketson and Mrs. B. F. Jones.
MRS. h. KIRKE PORTER, az her lovely
Tuxedo-esque home. at Oakland, known as
"Oak Manor" will receive this afternoon from
to o'clock. The reception is given for her
daughter, Miss Hegeman, and both ladies and
gentlemen have received cards.
A DINNER will be given next Thursday BY
Miss Agnes Watson at her home, on Locust
street. in honor Of Miss May LapsIey, of Wash
ington. who is at present the guest Of relatives
in Allegheny. Covers will be laid for 20
guests.
TINY little cards are out for an afternoon
euchre next Wednesday to be given BY Miss
Prather. Sheffield street, Allegheny.
MRS. THOMAS l. SHIELDS will tender her
friends a reception next Thursday evening at
her lovely home in the Valley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

THINK of the thermometer ranging from
90 to 20 degrees below zero down East in
MaineI Why cannot this frigidity be disrr1b-
uted more equally over the country so as to
let Pittsburg which has not yet had ice enough
to cover large muddle-puddle, have some
thing like steady freeze.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

demonstration that with the adoption of
new building lines, to which all future
structures must conform. an era Of rebuild
ing would set in for that district, and that
20 years would see 1t reconstructed with fine
buildings and streets capable of doing busi-
ness. The location Of the district makes it
the natural quarter for wholesale trade. 1t
has been prevented from attaining that char
acter by the antiquated character of its
streets and structures. Is not the present a
favorable time to modernize it and give it
the full benefit of its capabilities?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
WHOSE ARE THE REMKANrsl

The Supreme Court of this State is liter
ally ladling out information by the bucket
ful on all sorts of interesting subjects.
Everybody who is victim TO the habit Of
absorbing nourishment in city restaurants
should study the decision of the Supreme
Court in the case of q restaurant keeper of
Pittsburg named Miller. The legal ques-
ton which is decIded-namely, that oleO-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
THE PRESS CLUB DINNER.

All the Arrangements About Made for the
Annual Spread.
The Press Club Dinner Committee has about
completed the details for the third annual
banquet, at the HOJel Duquesne, on the 10Th
inst. and a general turnout of the members is
expected to meet not only the distinguished
guests from abroad, but the local guests as
well.
As ample time must be given the committee
to arrange Accommodations for the club men,
bers, applications for tickets should at once be
made to the Secretary. Percy F. Smith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

The success of Brice in the Democratic
caucus is, Of course, making great deal of
comment, as to its peculiar characteristics but
it is pertinent to remark that something which
has happened cotemporaneously makes the
contrast between the two parties, that while it
raises great kick to elect one corporation
Senator by the Democrats in Ohio, the Republi-
cans out in Montana elect two Of them without
even creating ripple in the party ranks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Georro NTnrtin,s Funeral.

The funeral of George Martin, the well-known
Washington newspaper correspondent, took place
yesterday afternoon from the home of James
Richey, Jr., No. 257 North avenue, Allegheny.
The Rev. W. j. Robinson, u. D., of the First
United Presbyterian Church, ofiiclated, alter
which the body was borne to the Allegheny Gene
terry. followed by a large number of friends. The
pali-bearers were j. ". McGinnis J. j. Porter,
W A. Ford, }. M. McCance, James 5. Henry, of
the Commercial Gazette, and Edward 9. How
land of the Philadelnhia Press.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
: Muddle in lincoln University.

10 the Editor OF Inc Dlspatcn:
A revolt has taken place among the students
at Lincoln University, Chester county, an in
stitution established for the education of the
colored youth. The senior and junior classes
have been expelled from the University.
From what / can learn, the students re-
fused to be examined for county teachers
curriculum. Prof. Martin. of Pittsburg, who
is one of the faculty, inaugurated this move
ment He seemed to think that every student
who graduated at Lincoln should be able TO
schools in Pennsylvania. President Randall
has dismissed both classes and more trouble is
anticipated JAMES GRANT.
PITTsBURG, January 10 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
A LIVELY CHURCH FIGHT.
Rival Factions in Welsh Church Taking
Decisive Steps.


Decisive Steps.
.sPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
BALTIMORE, January l0.-There is very
lively little fight in progress. over the
possession Of the Torne Street Presby-
terian Church, in Canton, between the
pastor, Rev. J. Wynne Jones, and the
trustees, headed by John P. Williams. Before
Mr.. Jones cook charge of the church it was
Welsh Independent Congregationalist church.
To this denomination the trustees and their
faction want the church to return. Mr.. Jones
and his followers object to this. Ten years
ago. while a resident of Princeton, N. J., Mr..
Jones received call from the TOrne Street
Church. He accepted and Immediately took
charge of it.
The church was then turned over, uncon.
ditionally, to the Baltimore Presbytery. The
form of worship was Presbyterian, just as
much so as in any other Presbyterian Church,
except that the sermons were preached in the
Welsh language. The old Welshmen objected
to this. but finally accepted the change. Last
Sunday, however, the Board of Trustees, who
claim the right of calling or dismissng
pastor. determined to take decisive steps
toward that end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

''OUR Democratic friends in Congress
need to remember that there never was fill
buster yet who was not better dead than
alive" remarks the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Does the esteemed Inquirer intend this rather
sweeping condemnation to apply to the eminent
Republicans who INDUCED in fili5ustering in
the last Congress ? Sauce for the goose is not
always sauce for the gander. in political mat
ters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

IT is recalled by the Philadelphia In
ouirer that the same disease which is now
troubling the country was called plain 'grip"
by our fathers. Now. either the disease or the
population has become so ornate that it must
be called ia grippe" The opinion is likely to
be expressed that the FrenehIfied spelling is
no improvement, but the rejoinderis is also posi-
BILE that the disease is no Improvement, either.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
COMING TEA PARTY.

The Ladies' OF St. Johns Catholic Church
VIII Conduct II.
A gay scene will be presented at Salisbury
hall on the Southside, next Wednesday even
ing, when tea party will be given under the
auspices OF the st. Johns Catholic Church.
The florists art will make the ball a bower of
beauty, and Gernert's Orchestra will send forth
their sweetest strains whereby the merry feet
will trip after partaxing Of sumptuous repasr
The ladies who will superintend the supper
tables are Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Grouse
Mrs. Lowther and Mrs. Brothy, and they will
be assisted by bevy Of handsome young
ladies. A lemonade booth draped in pretty
colors will have Misses Catharine Ward and
Mary Hogan to ladle out the cooling beverage.
An exquisite floral booth will be presided over
by Misses Mollie and Mamie O'Connor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

COUSIN BEN FOLSOM is still hanging on
to that Sheffield consulship. and keeping very
mum about it. The administration is also pre-
serving decided quiet as to whether Cousin
Benjamin is retained as recognition of his
signal efforts in behalf the national game
abroad, or as an Endorsement Of. the principle
of looking after the relations of an adminisrra-
ton,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
A GRIM SUGGESTION INDEED.
The Albany Newspaper Gets Back at Hill in
Its Prospectus.
A.. a I.u..

From the Albany Journal.]
There are not many noises just now in the
war between Governor Hill and the argus, but
the fight is going on briskly just the same,"
said Democrat who dearly loves a racket, to-
day. "All this talk to the effect that
there is profound peace between Da-
vid B. and the many-eyed soothsayer
of the Cleveland Democracy is bosh. 1t is
fight of the Kilkenny order, and the hair will
fly. Why, the Argus, you will notice, has
taken out of its prospectus the letter of Gov
ernor Hill commencing that newspaper and in
serted in its place one written by the late Gov
ernor Lucius Robinson.
ut may be that there is grim suggestion in
this change that Governors die politically as
well as physically. Aud hear that the Gov
ernor is getting to SO dislike the Argus that he
does not read it nowadays. but delegates that
duty to the minion in the Executive depart
ment who watches the county weeklies for po-
litical comment"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

The Heinze Company's annual banquet was
given their salesmen and invited guests last
evening at the Hotel Duquesne. The menu
was one of the finest offered by the hotel, and
was fully enjoyed by the so or more statesmen
and their friends. Very appropriate toasts
and responses were given by representative
agents from all the leading cities Of the CONN.,
try. Addresses were also delivered by DR..
Wood, B. C. Christy, Esq, DR.. STEPHENS, ]. ].
Saint, Esq, and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
.,1v o@o;oI o;-clss Of WASHINGTON ;, g

'IN official circles at Washington" says
a paragraph, ''the ladies' toilets are attracting
more attention than the craftsmanship Of the
Iatter's husbands" This is not entirely mex
plicable; for although some of the toilets may
be rather abbreviated at the top, it is easy to
remark that there is much mpre of them to
attract attention than there is of the states
rnanship.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

NEW YORK. January l0-Captain MorreH,
OF the steamship Missouri. reports to-day to the
Hydrographic Office that he found shoals form.
ing at the Grand banks of Cape Race. The
shoaling is supposed 70 be due to debris carried
down by the Labrador currents on the bottom
of iCebergs and forming bed OF deposit be-
tween Labrador current and the gulf stream.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
Good Time. Ahend.

From the Detroit Free Press.l
Stanley estimates that there is room in Africa
for $1,000 miles Of railroad. This will be aw-
fully good news for brakemen who have
learned to keep mum about accidents, and are
looking forward to pEesldencies Of railroads
at fat salaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

ALTHOUGH coal is reported to be selling
in Cincinnati below the cost of putting it there,
we observe that the coal firms still send down
little shipments of 100000 or 300 900 bushels at
trip. The coal trade has not yet devoted itself
entirely TO the bow-wows.