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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
THE SUPREME COURT BILLS.
Prominent Lawyers Heard by the Senate
and House Committees.

Prominent Lawyers Heard by the Senate
and House Committees.
WASHINGTON, February B-Sub-commit-
tees of the Senate and House Committees on
the Judiciary, consisting Of Senator Evarts,
Hoar and Pugh, and Representatives E. B.
Taylor, Culbertson and Rogers, to-day gave
hearing to a committee of the American Bar
Association upon the bills intended to give re-
lief to the Supreme Court and to facilitate the
administration of Justice.
The Bar Association Committee consisted Of
Henry Hitchcock, of st. LOUIS President of
the Association; William Allen Butler of New
York; Walter B. HILL of Macon, Ga; Edward
Otis Hinkley, of Baltimore, Secretary of the
Bar Association; J. Hu6ley Ashton, of Wash
ington, and Francis Rawle, of Philadelphia.
Before the gentlemen Of the committee were
heard, ]. Reginald, of Washington, asked the
committee to take no action upon the bills
until the Bar Association Of Washington
should be heard upon the subject so far as it
related to cases originating in the District of
Columbia. The members Of the committee all
argued in favor of the establishment of an in
termediate appellate court as the best means of
affording relief to both the Supreme Court and
the inferior courts of the Federal judiciary.
This was said to be in harmony with the system
of jurisprudence in all English-speaking coun-
tries, and has been adopted by several of the
States notably New York. The division of the
Supreme Court into sections, to hear cases of
various kinds, would not, it was argued, an.
swer the demand. As it is, the court is taxed
to the utmost of human capacity and en-
durance. The only practical relief is more
Judges.
Mr.. Hill presented an analysis of work of the
court for the past 20 terms, which showed that
on the average AT cases we're disposed of. but
only 290 we're adjudicated, the rest going of the
docket by dismissal. compromise, etc. It is esti-
mated that the number Of cases that will be
filed for the October term of court this year
will be 650 and there are now ], ,563 cases on the
docket awaiting consideration. The arguments
or statements of the committee covered the
appeals the power of Congress to regulate ap-
peals and to establish the court suggested and
the practcaibility Of the court to serve the pur-
nose in view,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
WHEN 1 GO HOME.

When 60 home, when l go home to himI
like to picture to myself his waV
OF greeting me, and what his lips shall say,
And mine reply; and viii his eyes be dim
With mist Of Joy tears9 VIII my comlngbe
As dear boon to him as he has dreamed?
Will all the glad bewilderment that seemed
So sweet in fancy, finds Its verify
When come home? Or will some fancied change
Ofspeech, or look, or mien the one transform
Who used to wear for him a nameless charm,
Tempering his Joy with shadows new and strange?
With shadows darkling for a little space,
And then, o, sweet beyond imagining,
The csdences, half Sob half song, viii ring
With the old music, hallowing the place.
MY glad heart has no room in 1t for doubt,
The morning glories clambering At the door,
With leaves and blooms and tendrils leaning
o'er,
Fleeking the sunshine cannot keep 1t out.
love to fancy the feIicities
That shall be mine upon that day Of days.
The old endearing names, and tricks OF phrase
And smiles that haunted all my reVeries.
Ifrain or sunshine be, or gloom or CLEAN,
The day Of my return, sweet opulence
OF gladness flooding mood and circumstance,
Shall smile across the mists with roseate beam.
When 90 home again When Igo homel
My feet have strayed upon these journeyings
But my heart never; all my longing cllngs
To the old haunts; always my faneies come
Back to the old abiding place to rest,
HoWe'er wander under alien skies;
And nnd forever there their paradise,
Loves very self answering my hearts behest.
-RosGtfRs b. Jones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

a silver service as token by which you and
your family may now and in days to come
know of the pleasant and harmonious rela-
tions that have existed between US for a
quarter of century. That these pleasant
conditions may continue to exist and that
this token may recall to your mind many
happy days and years, we are, yours truly,
W. B. Scaife & Sons"
We say that such generous acts as these
are wise in the highest degree, because they
indicate proper appreciation ofths partner
ship which should exist between capital
and labor. No doubt the fidelity and
zeal of the employees of this firm
show their appreciation of their
part of the obligations. Such kindly
acts as Messrs. Scaife & Sons gifts and the
profit sharing arrangement annually prac-
ticed BY H. z. Porter 8 Co., must operate
more to the practical benefit of the parties
concerned than all the ine-drawn theories
of Socialists and other dreamers put to-
gether
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
WETZEL-MULERT.
A Quiet Wedding That Took Place on MT.
Oliver Laa Evening.

A Quier Wedding That Took Place ON MT.
Oliver Last Evening.
Surrounded by select gathering of relatives
and intimate friends, last evening at o'clock
Miss Sophia Wetzel and Mr.. Justus Mulert
assumed the sacred VOWS of matrimony. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Gustave
Lorch at the residence Of DR.. F. Keller on Mt.
Oliver. The spacious parlors were beautifully
decorated, and the dividing arch between the
two rooms was mass of gracefully entwined
vines, dotted with pretty buds and blossoms.
The bride and groom were entirely unattended,
and In simple, unostentatiouS manner the
wedding was celebrated. Toerge Brothers
Orchestra lent the charm of delightful music
to the occasion, and an elaborate supper was
served by private caterer. The bride, who Is
daughter Of Mrs Keller. and very charm
ing person, is petite lady and quite
youthful. She was attired in %
charming creation of cream-colOred material
that draped her slender figure in soft Pretty
folds, and carried handsome bouquet Of fra
grant roses. The groom Is prominent young
man well known in business circles and in Ger
man society circles They will enjoy three
weeks trip in the South including New Or
leans and the Mardi Gras, and upon their re-
turn they will occupy charming little home
on Mt. Oliver that will be put in perfect order
for them during their absence.
The wedding presents received will assist
materially in the furnishing of the new home
and will remind the happy occupants continu-
ally of the love and esteem in which they are
held BY their friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Good Roads ut All Hazards.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Iwould like to reply briefly to some of the
suggestions put forth by II. Neidig, NJ. E., in
his article on roads published last Sunday.
He states that the country roads in summer
are hard and dry, and while in this condition
nothing is said about them. II this is the case
in his neighborhood, would like to be located
there. The roads have TO travel are as bad in
summer as in winter. But taken altogether,
there is much truth in MI. Neidig's statements.
In regard to his iron track proposition, would
simply state that iron costs money and is not to
be had in every village and town. The expense
of its transportation through the country
would be heavy. Again, all know that wagons,
buggies and carts are all different sizes. How
would you manage to keep on a wide track
with a narrow buggy?
All the writing talking and bowling does not
make the Dads any better. Go ahead and have
law passed to have our roads fixed. That's
what we want. Try first one kind, and, il is
does not suit, try another. until we get some
thing that will be lasting and fit to travel on.
The roads at present are out Of the question,
but at the same time, it serves the farmers
right, as they ought to take more interest in
having them fixed, and not grumble over the
fact that few more cents would have to be
paid out in taxes. They would reap more
benefit through good roads than bad ones, as
the wear and tear on everything costs them a
great deal more than the outlay necessary to
secure decent roads. The roads in Penn
sylvanIa are public disgrace.
PITTsBURG, February "a TRAVELLER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
AGNES SOCIAL SESSION.
The Mechanics of the City Enjoy Feast Of
Reason and Flow of Soul.

The Mechanics of the City Enjoy Feast of
Reason and Flow of Soul.
Acme Council No. 2l9 Jr. o. U. A. NJ, OF the
Southside, held their first social session last
night. 1t was a success in every particular. A
few months ago Acme Council appointed a
committee on visitations. The committee
visited quite number of the councils in the
city and the result of their work was made ap-
parent in last nights gathering. There were
fully 200 visitors present from sister councils.
After the business Of the council had been
disposed of speeches were made by Hon. II. ].
Gourley, State Vice Councillor Stephen Col
Inns, National Representative Harry R. Peck,
Street Commissioners Clerk Lindsay Greer
DR.. j. NJ. Duff, ex-President of the Window
Glass Workers Association James Campbell,
J. W. McCleary, w. T. Powell and other prom.
inent members of the order. Vocal music was
rendered by John Rosser and 6. M. Murphy.
Mr.. Gourley's address did not contain any
political faint He spoke of the public school
system and the nag as the great bulwarks of
American freedom.
After the speeches were over refreshments
were served in an adjoining room, to which the
hungry throng did ample justice. 1t was after
II o'clock when the session adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
A POLITICAL POSSIBILITY.

If Congress should pass either of the bills
introduced for the purpose of preventing
gerrymsndering this year, and aimed es-
pecially at the Ohio Democratic Legislature,
the result is likely to be interesting, to say
the least. If Senator Hoar, of Massachu-
sets, believes that his measure will settle
the matter, he is cherishing fond delusion.
The Ohio Democrats are in very comba-
tive mood, and will not give up their spoiIs
without struggle.
1t is the declared intention of the Demo-
cratic party leaders in the Buckeye Legis-
lature to pass redistricting bill just as
soon as they get ready. and pay no attention
to the proposed Congressional action, which
they denounce as unconstitutional. If the
purposes of both sides are carried out, there
will be two sets of Congressional districts
in Ohio this fall; the Democrats voting In one
and the Republicans in the other, and two en-
tirely distinct delegations will demand ad-
mission to the Lower House of Congress.
As the Constitution plainly provides that
each house shall be judge of its own cleo
tions, without review or appeal, it is appar-
ent that in such case the claims of the re-
spective contestants would be virtually de-
cided by the partisan complexion of Con-
gress, not including Ohio. The Democrats
would undoubtedly present certificates
signed by Governor Campbell, while, as the
Secretary of State in Ohio is still Repub-
lican, he would sign the documents of his
party friends. Just imagine the chance for
eloquence and uprosr.
1t is therefore entirely probable, that if
Senator Hoar's bill is passed the next Con-
gressional delegation from Ohio will be
solid, consisting of either twenty-one Re-
publicsns or twenty-one Democrats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
THE BEST PARTNERSHIP.

1t is wise generosity which characterizes
the policy of Messrs. William B. Scaife &
Sons, Of this city, toward their employees.
This policy was most gracefully exemplifed
yesterday when the firm presented to Eve
Of their employees. all of whom had been in
their service 25 years, handsome silver
service apiece. The letter, which explains
the significance of these gifts, says; "In ac-
cordance with the custom established by our
father, to present to those who have been in
our employ 25 years, we send you herewith
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
FAVORABLE ACTION TAKEN.
The International Copyright Bill Now Likely

The International Copyright Bill Now Likely
TO Become a Law.
WASHINGTON, February 18-The House
Committee on Patents to-day, by unanimous
vote, instructed Mr.. Simonds, the Chairman of
the subcommittee, to make favorable report
on House bill No. 3,914 known as the inter-
national copyright bill. The bill allows for
eign authors to take out copyright in the United
States upon the same footing as allowed Amer
ican authors. providing the type-setting, print
ing and binding is done wholly within the
United States.
This bill has been amended in some unim-
portant particulars, SO as to make it conform
to the copyright bill now pending in the Sem
ate. A bill identical with the one now before
the Committee on Patents was some days ago
referred to the Judiciary Committee of the
House. 1t is understood that this committee
has also authorized favorable report
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
FAITHFUL SERVICES REWARDED.
Five Employees Of scalfe & Sons Given
Silver Tea Sets ON a Quarter. Centennial.

Five Employees of scalfe g. Sons Given
Silver Tea Sets on Quarter. Centennial.
William B. Scaife & Sons in accordance with
an established custom Of the firm, which is the
Oldest business house in Pittsburg, yesterday
afternoon presented to five of their employees
who have been with them25 years beautiful
silver tea set of six pieces.
The business was established in 1902 and since
that time every man completing % and 40 years
in the employ of the house have been the re-
cipients Of an elegant tea set The fortunate
gentlemen on this occasion were j. g. A.
Freeze William Hoffman, GuStave A. Mockel,
Henry Hoffman and West Schauer.
After the presentations cigars were passed
and pleasant "reminiscences were INDUCED in by
all present
The silver sets, each piece of which was en-
graved with the name of the gentleman re-
ceiving it and the date upon which he entered
the employ of the firm was accompanied by the
following letter:
DEAR SIR-1G accordance with the custom
established by our father, to present to those
who have been in our employ twenty-five years,
we send you herewith a silver service as q
token by which you and your family may now
and in days to come know Of the pleasant and
harmonious relations that have existed be-
tween US for quarter of a century. That
these pleasant conditions may continue to
exist, and this token may recall to your mind
many happy days and years, we are
VERY truly yours,
"WM. B. SCAIFE & Sons"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
LIKES THE DISPATCH BEST.

An Ohio Editor Who Appreciates a First.
Class Newspapers.
From the Bellaire co., Evening Tribune
The Tribune has many metropolitan ex-
changes on its list from all over the United
States. THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH among the
number. THE DISPATCH is q Journal that has
made wonderful strides in newspaperdom, and
it is one Of the best newspapers in America.
When we say newspaper, We mean that THE
DISPATCH contains more brief items OF news
than any other paper Of the same proportions.
Besides, it is witty and to the point, and al
though its politics differ with US, it is the most
appreciated journal that arrives at our sane
tum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
THIRD AND LAST DAY
Of the Informal Opening of the Carnegie
Hall and Library Building.

Of the Informal Opening of the Carnegie
Hall and Library Building.
"Three times and out" is an old schoolday
motto, and it certainly applied to the people at
the Carnegie Library yesterday. It was the
third day of the opening, and the people were
"out' not in such crowds as thronged the
building on the preceding days, put in such
numbers that viewing the pictures in the art
gallery was a decidedly difficult undertaking.
The music hall was comfortably filled during
the afternoon and very enjoyable programme
was rendered by Mr.. Z. c. Mellor on the mag
nifcent organ.
The people of leisure were reinforced in the
evening by those who belong to the
busy world, and the building, in all its
apartments, was taxed to its full capacity To-
day the ladies will take possession. and for the
benefit of the Allegheny General Hospital will
entertain the public both in an esthetic and
substantial fashion. From 8 to afternoon tea
will be served, from to a sumptuous supper
will satisfy the real hungry people. A delight
full concert with fancy dances will occupy the
remainder of the evening.
The ladies in charge are delighted that the
art gallery will remain open, for it will prove
drawing card, and many who go TO admire the
pictures will remain for supper and afterward
enjoy the musical programme. A repetition of
the programme will be given tomorrow, and
just as delightful tea and refreshments will be
served.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Social Chatter.

THE Euneya Society will be entertained this
evening by the Misses Jennie and Mamie Arm
strong. Of Shetland avenue, East End. Miss
Clara Squires will assist the young ladies. and q
most enjoyable evening is expected.
THE ladies Of the East Liberty Presbyterian
Church will hold their annual st. Valentines
social and reception this evening in the Y. W.
G. T. U. rooms, In the Wilson block on Franks
town avenue.
MRS. CHARLES WHARTON, JR., Of CHARTERS
street, Allegheny, gave q reception yesterday in
honor OF her sister, Mrs George Irwin Hold
ship
In honor of Mrs. Robert j. Cunningham. Mrs.
Frank Smith, of seWickIey, will give an after.
noon tea to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

SOME of the depositors in the defunct
Lawrence Bank are strangely remiss in fur.
nishing the Fidelity Title and Trust Company
with their bank books. Only three hundred
out of thirteen hundred books have been sent
in SO far, and no statement of the banks
affairs can be made until the depositors' books
are all in. The depositors should understand
that in giving up their books they run no risk
Of losing their claims upon the bank. OBJ.
viously fear of this is at the bottom of the
depositors' delay,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
A COLORED PREACHER GETS $500
Because a Steamboat Purser Refused to
Give Him n StuterOOm.


NEW YORK, February lS.-Rev. Albert P.
Miller (colored), pastor of Dixwell Avenue
Congregational Church in New Haven, while
on a vacation in 1887. came to New York and
engaged berths for himself. wife and two chill
dren and mother.in-laW on the steamer Drew.
one of the Albany night boats. On examina-
ton he found the berths inadequate and en-
deavored to engage staterooms- The purser
referred him to the Captain, who did not pay
any attention to him. he again applied to the
purser, who told him all the rooms were en-
gagged. Mr.. Miller demanded his money, which
was returned TO him. He claimed there were
ststerooms vacant, bnt that the officers had
Disseminated against him on account of his
color. On this basis he sued the New Jersey
Steamboat Company tor IS, 000
The case was tried by Judge Bench in the
Supreme Court to-day, and the defense was
that the staterooms were all sold. The jury
gave plaintiff verdict Of $500. Mr.. Miller is a
graduate of Yale and the Fiske University.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
A Very Decided success.

The annual supper and literary entertainment
of the Missionary Society of the Sixth Presby-
terrain Church given last evening was decided
success. The literary portion Of the evenings
entertainment WIS under the auspices of the
Christian EndeaYor Society," and the tables
were under the skillful management Of compe-
tent ladies in the church. The proceeds Of the
occasion will swell the funds for Miss Gault's
salary, missionary laboring at present in
India
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Unique md EnterrnInInR.

A charmingly unique entertainment was
given at Trinity M. E. Church, corner Twenty
fifth and Smallman streets, last evening. 1t was
an Indian tea and "Chota Cha" as it is called,
was dispensed by ladies and gentlemen in ma
tive Indian costumes. An interesting pro-
gramme Of music, recitations and living pict-
ures of Indian life was also a feature of the
evenings entertainment This evening will
witness the same scenes in the cozy little sane
tuarY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
BLUEBEARD IN THE COURT ROOM.
A Merry Group of Children Among the
Witnesses Summoned.
ESPECIAL rELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcR.:
NEW YORK. February 18.-The grim hallway
of the General Sessions to-day looked like a
kindergarten at recess time. A flock of the fat
children who appear nightly in "Bluebeard, Jr."
at Niblo's were there, under the convoy of
mothers, aunts and elder sisters. They had
been summoned as witnesses for the prosecu-
ton in the case of James H. Meade, the mana
ger of "Bluebeard. Jr." whom the Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Children has
caused to be indicted for permitting them to
appear upon the stage.
But the children were not called, as the whole
day was spent in securing jury. The children
had the run of the big ante-room of the grand
jury, and rehearsed 1.-THE Old Woman Who
Lived in Shoe"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

Such piece of news as that telling of
the consolidation of the Pittsburg and Yves.
tern and the Baltimore and Ohio railroads
would be very important if true Such con-
solidation has been reported many times, and
as often denied. Yesterday the report again
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

THE warmth of the Msyoralty contest
was too much for the cold wave, It thawed out
yesterday. After election some Pittsburgers
may learn what a cold day is like. That will be
some consolation to the defeated candidate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Sister Mary Angelo Won GerroIt.

WASHINGTON, February 13-sister Mary An
gelo Won Gerrolt died Of pneumonia yesterday At
the Convent of Visitation, in this city in her 10th
year She was a daughter OF Baron Won Gerrolt
who was German Minister at Washington from 1854
to 1888
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

CHICAGO saw half q million dollars go
up in smoke yesterday. Boston, New York,
Baltimore and other big cities have been singed
seriously Of late. Pittsburg happily has had
time to experiment with her fire engines.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Have Detectives Looked There.

From the Detroit Free Press.]
The discovery that Wood, of ballot box noto-
riety, was in the Washington Monument, riding
up and down on the elevator while search was
being made for him is full Of suggestiveness.
Perhaps II the monument were thoroughly
searched Howgate and Silcott might be found
in it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Mrs. Louisa Eglin.

SEYMOUR. IND, February 12-Mrs. Louisa
Eglin died here to-day. She was, born in Penn
sylvania March 1s, l7s9 came to Kentucky when a
child and married William Eglin 81 years ago in
living, would be 80. The old lady possessed her
faculties till within three weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

came to the front, but the stern hands of Mr..
Henry w. Oliver, the President of the Pitts
burg and Western, and others in a position to
know the truth, again did the rumor to death
a few hours after its birth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14

The Standard Oil men continue to haunt
the hotels here, but the exact nature of their
benevolent intentions is not yet known. Some
charitable project may be looked for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-14
Will Genius Respond E

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
viii the young electrician whose sommuni-
cation appeared in THE DISPATCH last Mon
day send his address TO the editor?
OPERATOR,
PrrTsBURe, February L.