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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
FARMERS AND FINANCE

A meeting of the peach farmers of Mary
land and Delaware, which passed resolu-
tions indicating large variety of national
measures, as needed to relieve the depres-
sion of the peach interest, evokes the sar-
casms of the New York Sun. That paper
intimates that the farmers of the East and
West alike are in danger of making fools of
themselves by interfering with financial
legislation.
1t is true that bodies, representative of
the farming interest, have lately committed
themselves to some rather wild economic
ideas. But they can find an excuse for
doing so in the example of some of the
eminent millionaires of the present day.
None of the heresies of the agricultural
economists are more utterly opposed to
economic laws, or half so plainly dictated
by self-interest, as the gospel which the cor
porate and trust magnates have been preach
ing for thirteen years, that the force of COM
petition must be abolished in their behalf
especially, to keep them from running their
own interests.
Il economic law is to be turned upside
down for the benefit of the corporations, why
should it not be done so for the benefit of
the farmers? And since the farmers fur
nish the governing power of this country, is
it not good thing that they should study
and discuss the financial policy which they
must control eventually, until they are able
to discard the heresies of the miliionaires,
as well as to correct their own vagaries?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
DISCORDANT MUSIC.

The music of the Republican canvass is
getting very vociferous. The tones which
the various sections of the Republican
orchestra are contrib uting to the volume of
sound are not built on the theory that the
music must be harmonious. 1t is rather of
the Wagnerian variety, in which thunderous
discords are used to express the most un-
mistakable passions; and even an advance
on that school is made by the introduction of
blasts of sound which the leader of the
orchestra has not by any means provided
or expected in his score of the concerted
performance.
Of the latter class is the very strong note
sounded by Mr.. Henry C. Lea, in his open
letter to General Harrison, published yester-
day. Mr.. Lea permits of no question as to
what he considers the source of all the Re-
publican troubles. That source is the acute
Senator from Beaver, our own Matthew
Stanley Quay. Mr.. Lea declares that the
discredit OF the administration, the in
fuence that is weakening its popularity in
this State, and the cause which at present
leaves in his mind, 'fno doubt of Demo
place tomorrow, is Senator Quay's undis-
puted control of the patronage, after his
failure to meet the charges against his past
career.
Mr.. Lea's letter abounds with burning
words, and contains a good deal that is sub
ject to discount. Thus, there may be other
sources of dissatisfaction and reason for
popular disapproval. than Senator Quay
The gag rule, the waste of Congressional
time for partisan measures, and the appar-
ent willingness to dissipate the surplus at
single session, are all matters entirely dis
tinct from Senator QUAY. With regard to
that able gentleman himself, President
Harrison can reply that he obtains his
prominence not from the administration,
but from the party. He was chosen to con-
duct the national campaign, because of his
well-known and characteristic abilities; and
if Mr.. Lea, and other dissatisfied Republi-
cans find themselves unable to support
Quay, they must put the responsibility for
him on the party which put him in charge
of the national machinery, and not on the
President who accepted his prominence and
recognized it according to the regular polit-
ical rule of using public patronage as the
spoil of the political leaders.
Nevertheless those considerations do not
make the din which Mr.. Lea swells with
his trumpet blast any less imposing; and
the indications are that the band will play
louder yet, before it sinks into softer and
more harmonious passages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10

bv all means sell their fruits and meat fol
themselves if they can lessen the cost Of
bringing those products from the producer
to the consumer But when this is done
under free competition it may be found that
competition is tolerably unerring in fixing
the reward for any service in accordance
with its hazards or the skill required for its
performance. When sugar is not ruled by
the trust it is sold at mere fraction of a
cent profit, because it is trade in which
the risk of loss is reduced 10 a minimum;
while fruits or milk under the same influ-
ence may require fifty or even hundred
per cent profit to cover the hazard of having
a large share OF the stock spoil on the sellers
hands.
1t is where combination is able to prac-
tically forbid people to compete in the SELL
ing of any product that the profits of middle
men become exorbitant Let that be pre-
vented, and competition will furnish the
surest measure of what is just profit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
A PENSION ERROR.
How Biunder In Handling a Press Dis
patch Caused Annoyance.

patch Caused Annoyance.
In the issue of THE DISPATCH of March %
last lengthy debate on the Pension Appropri-
alton bill was sent out from Washington by the
Associated Press In editing the matter the
Introductory paragraph, reading: Immediate
ly after the reading Of the Journal the House
went into Committee OF the Whole, Mr.. Bur.
roughs, of Michigan, in the chair, on the Pen
sion Appropriation bill. Mr.. Cheadle spoke at
length in favor of a service pension law" etc.
The debate centered On this phase Of the Pen
sion Appropriation bill, which was finally
passed by the House after the committee rose.
Through the omission of this important in
troductory paragraph the heading over the PEN
sion debate was made to conform with the mat
ter, which Indicated the passage of a service
pension bill instead of the Pension Appropria-
ton bill. The blunder led to an error
in an editorial comment few days ago,
when the dependent pension bill passed the
Senate. 1t was enormously stated that the
House had passed service pension bill, which
should have read Pension Appropriation BILL"
On Monday last the Morrill, Service
Pension bill, which grants pension of SS per
month to soldiers who have reached the age of
g. years or are dependent, was brought up in
the House and an attempt made to pass it
under a suspension of rules. 1t failed of re-
ceiving the necessary twoihirds vote.
THE DISPATCH trusts that this explanation
of an unfortunate error will set matters right.
The issue of March % in which the trouble
originated was a supplemental one, and during
the haste and hustle incident thereto the intro
ductory paragraph was '1ost in the shuttle" and
the erroneous headline written.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
AT PRETTY HAZELW00D.
Mary Grace Johnston United to Robert H.
Douglass.

Mary Grace Johnston United to Robert II.
Douglass.
At the residence of the brides parents, Miss
Mary Grace Johnston, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. ]. H. Johnston, of Hazelwood, was united
in marriage at $50 last evening to Mr.. Robert H.
Douglass of the City Assessors office. The
wedding was more private than had been in
tended, owing to the death of MIR. William Nc
Clurg. on Tuesday, who was an uncle of the
groom, but it was too late to call in the cards
for the reception which followed the ceremony.
Rev. W. r. Mckay of st. Peters Episcopal
Church. was the officiating clergyman. The
ceremony was witnessed by relatives only of
the bride and groom. The latter were unat-
tended, and their entrance into the drawing
room was heralded by Gernert's Orchestra,
which rendered a sweet. low accompaniment to
the marriage service. A cozy little family sup
per succeeded the marriage, and preceded the
reception from to IL o'clock and at which
large representation of fashionable society was
present.
The bride was charmingly attired in white
silk gown made with full court train, cut with
a low-necked corsage and sleeveless. Her
trimmings were of rich point lace and she car
ried an exquisite bouquet of lilies of the val
ley. The repast. which was served the guests,
and which was very elaborate, was under the
supervision of Chef Menjou. of the Hotel Du-
quesne. An Eastern wedding trip will be en-
joyed by Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass. They will be-
street, East End, to which the exquisite cut
glass, silver and rare bric-abra received from
friends will be removed and arranged in the
most attractive manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
POINTS ON PERSONS.

Mr.. BLAINE's family will go to Bar Harbor
in June.
GLADSTONE is not opposed to international
copyright
REPRESENTATIVE STONE, bf Missouri, is be-
coming heavyweight in Congress.
MRS. KENDAL and Miss Eastlake are each to
publish book of impressions of America"
MRS. HUMPHREY WARD has given up her in
tention of coming to this country in the spring.
TAMAGNo. the tenor, was a baggage porter
before his remarkable powers of voice were re-
vealed.
WALT WHITMAN is In bed sick at Philadel-
phfa He is suffering from what he calls the
tail end of the grip.
LORD WoLsELEY, it is now said. stands no
chance of being appointed to the command Of
the Queens forces in Ireland.
THE death of Junius s. Morgan at Monte
Carlo removes from earth a man who realized
that wealth carries with it obligations of a
philanthropic character.
CAPTAIN WHITE. of the English army, has
accepted Coloners commission in the army OF
the Sultan of Turkey. White is one of the
hardest riders in England and an able officer.
THE widow of the late Due d'Aosta received
from ner husbands estate s25O.O0O, with jewels,
pictures, etc. valued at $500, more. Beside
this the Duchess and her child have State al
1owance of $4,000 year.
A MAN named Catoni, giant above seven
feet high and proportionately stout. with an
enormous head, has just died in Italy. Before
his death he sold his skeleton to the Anatomical
Museum at Rome for 1000.
MANY people have expressed astonishment at
the fact that the Prince of Wales speaks Ger
man with perfect fuency. The truth is that his
command of English is the surprising thing.
In the royal nursery German was spoken until
Albert Edward was II years of age. The Prince
is also in thorough command of French.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
AN EXODUS FROM OAKLAND.
The Wild Predictions of n Woman Have n
Remarkable Effect.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPArcH.I
SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-An exodus from
Oakland. city of 60 900 inhabitants, across the
bay from San Francisco is in progress, the re-
suit of several months agitation by sensational
religionists. Mrs. Woodworth, reviyalist, Is
responsible for this condition OF affairs. She
came to Oakland last summer with large tent
in which she held religious meetings until
about Christmas time, and with remarkable
power she worked upon the feelings of her
hearers until their brains were turned. They
would fall unconscious to the floor, or rave like
maniacs. without result. as the court records
show that 10 or dozen people were driven in
sane and many thrown into nervous prostra-
tiOn.
When she left her followers took up her line
Of sensational argument and one named Erick-
son particularly distinguished himself by deciar-
Ing that in one or his frances heaven had been
opened before him and he had been appointed
to warn people that on the 18th of April
an earthquake would occur, followed by tidal
wave which, on account of our wickedness,
would destroy San Francisco, Oakland, Ala
media. Chicago and Milwaukee. Taking this as
his cue another fanatic. well known across the
bay, mounted a bicycle each evening and sped
through the streets crying, Flee to the
mountains and be saved, fly from the blood"
These cranks, along with others, have per-
suaded several hundred people that the day of
doom is at hand. Many have actually sold
their houses and real estate and shipped their
goods out of Oakland and are leaving by train.
Santa Rosa and st. Helena, towns in pro-
tected valleys each report the arrival of more
than so "doOmsealers," as the timid are styled.
Many have gone to Sacramento and others, too
poor to get away by train. have packed their
things into wagons and. with their families,
have gone to the hills back of Berkeley, where
at noon to-day 10 tents were pitched. Swedes,
negroes and people of the lower classes consti-
tute the bulk of these emigrants, with several
authentic instances where servants have left
their places to escape the prophesed calamity.
There is no doubt that the ranks of doom
sealers' will be swelled to larger numbers be-
fore April IA arrives.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
LEGALIZING THE DUEL.

German army officers in future must refer
points in dispute to a council appointed by
the Imperial Government before resorting to
dueling. This council will decide whether
a duel is necessary. II is rather sorry re-
Election upon people so enlightened as the
Germans that they should tolerate dueling
any longer as an institution. The appoint
ment of council to consider affairs of honor,
as they are absurdly called. is nominally in
tended to repress dueling, but it is plain
that official recognition of this relic of bar
bsrism will have an opposite effect.
When will it become clear to all men that
if a man insults another the insulted one
adds to his own injury by challenging the
insulter? The Imperial council of generals
who are to define what constitutes grounds
for duel may be relied upon to erect su-
perb monument to the idiocy and immorali-
ty of the practice. 1t is a subject upon
which Thackeray or our own George Will
lam Curtis could enlarge delightfully."-. Both
have leveled many shaft of ridicule at the
weak armor of the code of honor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
THE LIBRARY WRANGLE.

The dispute over the organization of the
Carnegie Library Board shows signs of de-
generating into personal criticisms of the
disputants, which are not likely to con-
tribute materially to the satisfactory settle
ment of the question.
OF course the matter is public question
and one upon which expressions of opinion
from all parties is not only proper but de-
sirable. Yet it is pertinent to note the
reasonableness of Mr.. Bigelow's remark
that if all parties seek to work harmoniously
Cor the benefit of the enterprise there is no
doubt that any such minor points of differ
ence as this one can be easily arranged,
with satisfaction to all parties.
We have no fear that such magnificent
public donation as this is going to be
wrecked over so comparatively small a
difference. But for the credit of Councils,
we hope the attitude will not be taken that
they formally made proGessed acceptance
of Mr.. Carnegie's terms, but purposely at
tempted a surreptitious change of them, in
the ordinance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
PLAYS TO COME.

ONE of the special features of the amuse-
ment at the Grand, offered this season, will be
the attraction next week. Daniel Frohman's
company presenting the brilliant success, THE
Wife," which has achieved distinction as
among the best society comedies ever produced.
From the very start to the present day "fhe
Wife" has been universally commended as
literary work of rare merit-distinctly an orig
inal theme, with story of intense interest
from first to last. with pleasant vein of
comedy and pathos, revealing story of life in
the social circles of Newport and Washington.
And withal, represented by players well
chosen for their respective roles, together with
scenery and accessories of rare perfection in
entirety. forming series of stage pictures de-
lightful to look upon. We commend to the
public liberal patronage during the engage
ment of THE Wife," which constitutes SIX
NIGHTS with the usual Wednesday and SATURDAY.
matinees.
ONE of those pieces which owe their success
mainly to the fact that they make no preten-
sions to artistic merit, but on the contrary are
constructed upon the theory that the end iusti-
fes the means will be seen for a second time
by Pittsburg audience next week at the
Bijou Theater. 1t is called Two Old Cropies.n
and its sole aim is to entertain. The means
employed to attain the end are those of many
announcer piece ueeisnateu musical farce-cOmedy
which has preceded it. Eccentric characreriz-
ations, farc1cal situations and numerous inter-
polations Of musical and specially nature
are among its chief ingredients: but they are so
mixed that rollickiDg performance is the re-
suit. The leading spirits in the mirth- making
are Wills, Henshaw and Ten Brock, who di-
vide the honors.
THE Drummer Boy of Shiloh is to be
given by the same excellent cast which gave
the piece week ago. at the Bijou Theater on
Friday afternoon. The performance is for the
benefit Of the Press Newsboys Home fund, a
better object than which could not be imagined.
The play Is well worth seeing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
YEAR Of MISUSED POWER.
Harrison Accused of Sacrificing the Re-
publican Party to Please Quay.

Harrison Accused of Sacrificing the Re-
publican Party TO Please Quay.
PHILADELPHIA, April 9.-Henry C. Lee,
wealthy publisher, has written an open letter
to President Harrison, severely criticising him
because of his apparent domination by Quay.
Among other things he says:
1T needs no prophet to foretell the result.
The elections of last November were a warning
that the people would not tolerate your
methods. You have refused to heed the lesson,
and the elections of next November will
emphasize il. The narrow Republican ma
Jority in the lower House will be swept away,
and your path for the latter half of your ad-
ministration will be a path of rhorns. You
have rewarded the magnificent majority of
80 600 given to you by Pennsylvania by rivet-
ting upon her the chains of Quayism. You
need not wonder that disaffection is spreading
rapidly throughout her borders in a manner
that may render even her allegiance doubtful.
"The outlook for 1892 Is even darker. Were
the Presidential election to take place to-mo--
NOR there could scarce be doubt of Demo-
cratic success. Let me counsel you, Mr.. Pres-
dent, as friend. TO reflect that this has been
your work in one short year of misused power"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

Well, I'll be blowed-remarked the bass
horn as the band began to play.
The flower" that was 'born to blush un-
seen, was probably a wall-1ower.
Chemlcal.-There was sorrow among the
gods when Iodide of Potassium, and cannibaIsm
on earth when Bicarbonate of Soda.
Ambiguous.-"Well, 1 popped the ques-
tion to Polly last night
''What did she do?''
''She sat on me.''
Putting 1t to Him Saskatchewan you
marry me. Ethel?'' said the youth. my family
is all that one could wish for
''Then why do you want me?''
At the ODera.-She-It seems to me Patti
does not sing well this season she used to-.
He-No? Possibly her voice took the farewell
tour'' business seriously and went back to Wales
without her.
ALWAYS LEFT.
Although my hearts been oft awhirl,
1t happened thus. you see;
always chanced to love the girl
Who didn't care for me.
An From Life.
How the Conscientious Sufer.-Wife-
William, the harness is far gone at the traces
that am afraid to go out driving until it has been
repaired.
Husband neutrality-suspicious. bill
Wife (despondently)-So many small expensssi
Husband (brightening)-Now'st the time to lend
the morse to the minister.
One Freeman in Gotham.-QuietSCitizen
Yes that's my boy; don't look much like me,
does he-six feet high, strong OK, brave .
lion? I've had him trained by the biggest prize
fighters in the country. and he can handle half
dozen thugs and pug-uglies with one hand.
Old Friendly goodnessl You haven't brought
him up for pugilist have you?
Quiet Citizen-oh, no. But we live in the lower
wards Of New York, and desire that he shah b
able to vote as he pleases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
LOOKING AFTER THE ROADS.
The Dispatch Expedition Passes Through
Washington After n Rough Journey.

Inc Dispatcn expedition fasseB Inf0ugh
Washington After n Rough Journey.
From the Washington (Pa) Journal.
A party composed of Herbert King. George
Strong and Edward Sto1el passed through here
at noon, on a trip investigating the country
roads. The party is sent out by the Pittsburg
DISPATCH and expect to make tour of the
State by wagon. The wagon is fitted up in
good style and has bed, blankets and cooking
utensils. They will use these only in an
emergency, as they expect TO stop at hotels and
live in style.
The party left Pittsburg yesterday at A. NJ.
and arrived in Canonsburg last night at P. NJ.
They found the pike in a very bad condition,
and especially on the other side of Canonsburg,
where they stuck three times. and also on this
side of Canonsburg, the roads are in exceed
ingly bad shape. The best road they found was
in Cecil township where the road is very good
and continues so till near this city, where it
gets bad again. From here they go to Union
town, stopping over night at Brownsville and
thence to Waynesburg, back through Wash
ington and to Burgettstown, from which place
they will go directly north.
The party expect to be gone about two and
one-half months, during which time they expect
to make a thorough investigation of country
roads, taxes and farm mortgages. Mr.. Stofiel
is ex-city editor of THE DISPATCH. while Mr..
King is photographer of no mean ability and
MIR. Strong handles the ribbons
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-10
PATENTS AND PATENTEES.
List of New Inventions by Ingenious Men In
Three States.

Patents issued to Pennsylvania, Ohio and
West Virginia inventors on Tuesday, April s,
1890. From o. d. Lewis, patent lawyer, 13l
Fifth avenue, Pittsburg:
Harry Etheridge. Pittsburg. balance pen for
telegraphs; George Fl. Everson, Pittsburg, metal
lie vehicle wheel; Rufus l.. McLeary. Ewing, Pa,
vehicle wheel; James l.. Ferson. Pittsburg g, veloci
pede; Cassius III. Fisk, Napoleon, o., reel for
awning ropes; Lyman n. Garfield. Xeuia. o.,
railway switch; Abraham Z. Lands, Waynesburg,
grinding machine; William E. Ludlow, Toledo,
dumping bucket: Elwyn A. Mallory, Piqua, o.,
sheet metal roof; William Meyer. Beaver Falls,
curtain rack: Enos l.. Moore, Portsmouth, o.,
boiler furnace; Samuel w. Ralph. Mecca, o.,
route time table; Henry Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa,
umbrella drip cup; Clinton H. Sage KenIon, o.,
dredge derrick: III. Smith, Canton, sash fastener;
Martin V. Smith, assignor to Pittsburg Metallurgy
Company, gas furnace; Samuel D. Stauffer, Mari
etta Pa. railway tie: John l.. Styron. Newark,
o.. apparatus for yaporizing and burning hydro
carbon oils: Cassius M. Thomas Camden, cortet
clasp: Ltnford T.. Van Antwerp, SusqCehanna,
Pa, vehicle brake; George westinghouse, Jr..
Pittsburg fluid pressure automatic brake me
chanism; James G. Williams, assgnor to Jarecki
Manufacturing Company. linn. ted, Erie. pipe
threading die: Christian s. Winey. Richfield, Pa,
lifting jack: William X. kinnear. Colum bus,
ceiling; Jesse Ingram. Pittsburg twOsbags of blue
den, Montour, Pa, vehicle spring; William H.
Howels, Bridgeport o.. apparatus for reducing
railway rails: David X. Onens, York, Pa. steam
vacuum pump: William 8. +. Dillon. Lima tap and
die; Peter Bartzen, Huron, o., trace hook; Au-
gust Blesch, Columbus. o., tank tor water closets