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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
THE IRON oI1m.nnK

The iron trade is in healthy cond ition
with very fair prospects of continuing
therein. That is the pith of the valuable
information collected by THE DISPATCH
from local manufacturers and labor
leaders. The outcome of the confer
ence between the Amalgamated Asso-
citation and the manufacturers has
produced favorable effect of course. Here
after there seems to be good chance of the
scale becoming a national affair, and Mr..
Martins suggestion as to the advisability of
extending the term of the scales life de-
serves careful consideration. The views of
the manufacturers upon the state of the iron
trade are very conservative. Yet they are
an index OF Pittsburg's general prosperity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
ALL THROUGH THE STATE.

THERE is danger of an ice famine at Cham
bersburg.
T. V. PowDERLY received an enthusiastic re-
ception at Oil City Monday evening.
THERE was an increase of 2.590 barrels Of oil
in the production during the month of June.
COMPANY B, N. q. P, of Meadville. will
elect First Lieutenant on Monday evening
next.
The Central Presbyterian Church Of Erie
are putting in their new pipe organ. II Will be
ready for use in about two weeks.
WMLIAMsPoRr. Erie, Clarendon. Titusyille,
Oil City. Franklin, Cory, Warren, Tidioute
ard Jamestown will all celebrate the Fourth Of
July.
THREE prisoners escaped from the Bradford
lookup Sunday evening. 1t is believed that an
outsider assisted in the escape by unlocking
the door.
CHRISTIAN Coon. of Waynesboro. was
tossed skyward a few days ago by an enraged
bull, and severely injured. He will be slightly
disfgured.
AN expounder of the gospel in Oil City took
occasion, in his sermon, Sunday, to gently chide
the local press for not devoting more space to
himself and his church.
The new Ponce De Leon Hotel at Saeger-
town has been thrown open to the public. 1t is
one Of the finest houses to be found at any of
the Pennsylvania pleasure resorts.
SOME of Pennsylvania's leading weeklies have
spoiled the looks of their entire editions by
printing great red and blue stripes on every
page. and calling 1t Fourth Of July edition.
Two residents of Oil City were rattlesnake
hunting few days ago. and succeeded in
capturing about dozen Of the reptiles. The
young men capture them for the oil, which is
sold for 81 per ounce.
THE Dudenhoffer well at Meadville continues
to show a strong pressure. and is said to be
gaining, while there il every indication that
the well now drilling near the Cussewago mills
will be stronger than the former.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
FASHIONS IN JEWELRY.

BEAUTIFUL souvenirs are found in seals of
rock crystal mounted in gold and adorned with
gold garlands.
CRYSTAL hearts are used in mourning They
have an inner band of black enamel and an
outer band of diamonds.
A LUCKY scarf pin is three-leaved clover
in white enamel pierced by horse shoe in
diamonds with ruby nails.
MARoUIsE rings are still preferred by
women. Diamonds surrounding ruby, sap
phire or opal are the favorites.
ROUND Renaissance brooches are holding
their own. The cabochon rubies, sapphires
and moonstones add to their attractiveness.
GOLD palettes with precious stones set
around the edges to initiate paints are among
the novelties. Some have brushes and mahl-
stick stuck through the thumb-hole and lying
fiat.
In artistic jewelry crescent of white onyx
with flying loves carrying garlands cut in re-
lief is set in a narrow rim OF diamonds. At the
upper edge there is little cluster OF diamond
butterflies
A soUARE-CUT opal makes the center of an
antique brooch, ty surrounding 1t with flower
ing forms in diamonds having an emerald
placed at various points of intersection. The
color effect is beautiful.
SOME barbaric daggers for the hair are
among the newest pieces Of jewelry. They are
of yellow gold with tasty but appropriate gold
beaters' work, and in the gold are sunk large
yellow topazes, ruby spinelles and beryls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
THE sOUTHsRN MISUNDERSTANDING

n
A reference in these columns, the other
day, to the effect that the spectacle OF that
colored orator at Harvard ought to have on
the South, stirs up the Charleston News and
Courier
The DISPATCH does not understand, evil
IDENTIFY. The Southerners are not all concerned
about the complexion of the students in any
Northern college or school. What they are
anxious about, however, is the fate of that
negro in Pittsburg who was convicted of muir
der and sentenced to be hanged because he
was a negro" as his lawyer declared. Does THE
DISPATCH happen to know whether he was
hanged7 None of the Pennsylvania papers
appear to be willing to answer this question.
This makes it clear that the esteemed Ne,os
and Courier "does not understand" The
South has interpreted the attempts OF the
North in reconstruction legislation, and at
other times to secure in political and educa-
tional rights for the colored people, as indi-
cations Of desire to insult and degrade the
Southern whites. This, which was possibly
a natural result of the Southern preconcep-
tions of the subject, ought to be modified by
the spectacle of colored orator at the COM
mencement exercises of the most fashionable
college Of the North. If the South gives
that fact its proper weight. it will be forced
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letic exercises which form so commendable
a part of summer relaxations, it is infinitely
preferable because it takes up the perspira
ton and permits it to pass off without the
dampness and discomfort Of cotton or linen
clothing loaded with sweat. But when
man has had his exercise and after q cool
bath can give himself to the science of keep
ing cool, he will find clean linen and cotton
much cooler than any woolen shirt that can
be worn.
Used for exercise and outdoor relaxation
the wooden shirt is of great value; out those
who argue that nothing else shall be worn
during the summer are simply Civ
ing free rein to their fad. There is hardly
more nonsense in the proposition of an es-
teemed cotemporary that the flannel shirt
shall be adopted for both winter and sum-
mer wear and that the age Of clean linen
shall be abolished altogether. When we
are confronted with such propositions it is
a comfort to reflect tnat fads of this descrip-
ton are always evanescent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
IDAHO A STAR,

Welcome, Sister Idaho! For the Terri
tory is State now, although the form of
admission is notcomplete. President Harri-
son has no reason for refusing to acquiesce
in the bestowal of State rights upon the
promising Territory. On the contrary he
has the same interest in the Statehood of
Idaho as the Republican majority in the
Senate had. Therefore, Idaho is Pennsyl-
vania's sister in everything but name, and
that will be shortly added. The elder States
are accustomed now to frequent additions to
the family circle. Last year four blushing
Territories attained years of discretion and
Statehood. The banner will be none the
worse for one more star. This Fourth of
July will be the first and last to see forty
two stars with the stripes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
FRIENDSHIP RENEWED.
A Pleasant Reception rendered 10 Former
Williamsburg Pastor-Addresses Made
and Happily Responded To-An Evening
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Pleasant Reception rendered 10 a Former
Williamsburg Pnstor-Addresses Made
and Happily Responded To-An Evening
of Social ENJOYMENT.
One of the most interesting social events that
Williamsburg has seen this year took place in
the Reformed Presbyterian Church Of that
borough last evening. 1t was q reception in
honor OF Rev. w. w. Carithers and wife. Mr.
Carithers was formerly pastor of this church,
but has been for two years past stationed at Ft
Sill, Ind. 7. His health failed to some extent.
and he has been visiting his old home this
summer with excellent results, for he IS now
almost restored to his former vigor. The ladies
of the church have been busy for weeks max
ing preparations for the reception, and they
must have been delighted last evening when
they saw how successful it was. -
The church was tastefully decorated with
potted plants, flowers, etc.-rhododendrons
Terms, daisies and pine predominat1ng. SIX
teen young ladies, looking very pretty and fresh
in their dainty summer attire, served ice cream,
cake and other refreshments during the even
ing and the spirit of hospitality and good feel
ing that prevailed was not Jbe least delightful
characteristic Of the entertainment. There
was very large attendance Beside some
hundreds of Wilkinsburgers, there were in
vited guests from the following r. p. churches:
East End, Eighth Street, Pittsburg, Central
and Allegheny. Mr.. and Mrs. Carithers were
warmly greeted by their many friends, and
both must have felt that they were indeed at
home.
The formal proceedings opened with an ad-
dress by the master of ceremonies, Rev. o. B.
Milligan, followed by song of welcome by a
male quartet. OF which the members were
Oliver Wylie, Samuel R. Wills, r. A NJ. Steele
and James II. Crawford. Prof. d. B. Wilson
then spoke, followed after a musical inter-
lude by Prof. McClurkln. Rev. NJ. M. Patter-
son and Rev. Mr.. Lesher, Williamsburg minis
tiers of other Denominations delivered short
addresses, and then Rev. w. w. Carithers
arose to respond. He was greeted with loud
and continued cheering. which, it was easy to
touching one, as he referred to his former con-
nection with the Williamsburg Church and his
pleasure at meeting so many of his flock
again.
This brought the regular programme to
close. and the rest of the evening was devoted
to social intercourse and music. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carithers expect to return to the Indian Terri
tory in the autumn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
THE INDIAN MESSIAH.
Cheyenne Tells of the Strange Man Who
is Preaching 10 the Tribes.

Cheyenne Tells OIL the Strange MAN VINO
is Preaching TO the Tribes.
FORT CUSTER, MON, July 1.-Porcupine, the
apostle of the new Messiah, came into Fort
Custer to-day accompanied by few followers.
To the officers and ladies of the post he ex-
planned his religion, which closely resembles
the Christian religion of the whites, except
that Porcupine claims positively that Christ
has come back to earth and is now in the flesh
near Walker City, New. Porcupine did not
says this Messiah told him he had been on
earth hundreds of years ago, when he appeared
to the white people. who used hiD roughly and
even killed him. Porcupine says he saw marks
on the hands of the Messiah, who SAID ne had
been nailed to a tree by the hands, and that
spikes had also been driven through his feet
and his side had been cut open.
Porcuplne said he did not believe in the
NJ essiah when he first heard of him, but no
sooner did he see him than all doubt vanished
from his mind. He had never seen such man
before 1t was evening when the Messiah came
walking into the camp and they all knew who
he was without being told. He described the
Messiah as large man with tawny skin.
noble carriage and face. Hundreds of In
dians representatives from scores of tribes,
heard the Messiah and all understood him. He
did not speak in Cheyenn es. but PorcuDine un-
derstood him perfectly, as did the other Chey-
Messiah's sermon to the Indians. He COM
manded them to go forth and preach his doc
trine but to add nothing to it and hold nothing
back. He said he could hear all they said
wherever they were. Two of the Indians with
Porcupine had been to Walker Lake, and,
when questioned by General Brisbine, said
what Porcupine had told was strictly true.
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THE LAST AT nuNRAR.

The susp ense at Dunbar is over. The
tragedy is played; only the epilogue re-
mains. 1t has been sad story all through,
but lighted to the last with flashes
of magnificent heroism on the part
of the miners. Probably death came
to the victims in kinder guise
than has been feared. 1t was a sudden
rather than lingering doom. The brave
fellows who risked their lives again yester-
day to explore the fatal mine found enough
to make this tolerably certain. The re-
covery of their bodies is not certain. 1t will
be we'll to minister to the bereaved families
of those who are dead, now that all hope of
q rescue is over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
A REFORM PLANK.

There is belligerent and hopeful ring
about the language of the Democratic plat
form to be adopted to-day at Scranton.
Otherwise it is like most documents of the
sort. windy. For the present it is enough
to commend one plank. Ballot reform is
very close to the popular heart, and the
Democratic proposal to procure it at the
earliest possible moment by constitutional
convention will commend itself to every
sincere friend of the cause of purity at the
polls. In this the Democrats have planned
more wisely than their opponents. If the
DemocraEc candidate is in tune with this
reform plank-as Mr.. Pattison would bet
should be effective as an attraction to indie
pendent voters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
A CURIOUS RAT KILLER.
A Horse That Can Discount the Best Ter.
rIar Thnr Ever Lived.


Roscoe Franklin, Of Brockton. Mass, owns q
bay horse, known by the name of Shiloh, that
is possessed of a peculiar accomplishment. M.
Franklin's stable, rather old building. is in
Tested by rats that give the horses much trou-
BILE. stealing their food and making themselves
pests generally. 1t began to be observed short
time since that in Shiloh's stall there was to be
found every morning one or more of the ro-
dents dead, the crushed bodies Of which lndi-
Gated that they died violent deaths, but what
that death was remained a mystery until one
of the stablemen discovered that the big bay
was himself their executioner.
He was then watched at his work, and the
strategy and cunning of the animal is said to
be remarkable. He will stand over a rathole
for any length of time without stirring, his
ears alert and his eyes fixed on the hole. Then,
as the rat breaks cover abruptly and hurriedly,
as they always do, Shiloh brings down the
sharp hoof of his uplifted foot upon his little
but harrassing foe, crushing the life out of
him, and if he fails to strike the willy creature
will overtake him with outstrerched neck and
seizing him in his powerful teeth throw him
against the side of the STALL thus breaking his
back. 1t Is but seldom that this curious raUter
fails to kill his prey. The horse actually seems
to enjoy the sport, for he will repeat the trick
again and again, and if anyone stands and
watches him a. 1t he will, without ceasing to
be on the Qui vive for the rat for an instant oc-
easionally turn bis intelligent eye on the spec
tator as If to say: "Pll get him yet"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

UP TO date President Harrison has scored six
vetoes, and Cleveland.
NEW YORK Judge has sent a man to prison
Tor IA years for stealing Is cents. He might Just
as well given him year for each cent His
action wouldn't have been laughed at any more
than 1t Is at present.
THE hue and cry went up last summer that 1t
was not healthy to drink the city water and con-
sequently it was tabooed by many of our citizens.
Many of them took it to heart so badly that they
have not tasted water since.
A TEXAS editor has been sent to jail for
lying. If this was the law in all States many new
prisons would have to be built to accommodate US.
Mr.. REED has allowed whole week to pass
without informing an anxious people when he
would allow Congress to adjourn. If he is not
careful he will be accused by the opposition OF
being careless.
A PENNSYLVANIA minister, says the st.
Paul Globe, has invented an air brake that will
apply to any kind Of vehicle, 1t is claimed. If
1t can be applied to travel on the road to ruin 1t
will meet the great need for which pulpits
operate.
PRESIDENT HARRISON has been making
large investments in Washington real estate.
Experience we are told. is a good teacher but
the President don It seem to take any stock in the
maxim. Mr.. Cleveland invested in Capitol dirt
and then the people voted that he should not stay
there to see it double in price.
THESE rare June days have been dished up
to suit the most fastidious.
MANY nearby towns will turn themselves in
side out on Friday.
THE weather was mighty hot at Scranton
yesterday, but 1t is not to be compared to the
piping hot times the Democrats will have to-day.
THE dark horse is liable to cut a very wide
furrow at Scranton to-day.
IT IS suggested that the next great prize fight
take place in close proximity to Washington.
Congress would then adjourn for day at least.
THE men who last winter SO violently blasted
the cold are now using violent words about the
heat. So it appears that Providence can't suit
them by blowing either hot or cold.
THE proud bird of freedom will be heard
quite frequently for the next few days. It will be
breach Of etiquette to attempt to pull its tail
feathers.
The California strawberry prevaricator has
got the most of the deal this season. A Lancaster
Pa, dealer has unearthed a berry that weighed q
ounces. And, by the way, it has got to be warmer
weather than this when our great ana glorious
gets left
THE spread-eagle orators will soon take a
much-needed rest. They will not be heard from
ag ain until country fairs are ripe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
A FEW PLEAsANTRIEs.

"Will you think of me very often while
you are away. dearest John?''
But Emily, you know that this is to be pleas
ure trip!''-FTie0ende Btdtter.
Prohibitionist-I have good many con-
scientious scruples about drinking.
Boozer-I guess that's right. Just enough scrz-
pies for a dram.-LOI0eH Citizen.
ST feel sick at heart" said the rejected
lover, as he leaned upon the railing OF MargAte
boat.
ssI,m with you, remarked a fellow passenger,
sonly mine is further .n-LondOn (Eng.)
Pink-un.
Marriage is indeed a lottery" sighed
Tomnoddy, after q tiff with his wife.
'tAnd we both drew prizes, =" returned the lady,
''Ah?'' said T., somewhat mollihed-
''Yes. You got capital prize, and 1 took the
booby. ."-AGrper's Bdzdr.
tits a great pity" said the typo, shat
the copyright bill didn't pass through Congress-"
s.What difference does it make to yOu?''
'.Well, I'D like to see all authors and more par
ticularlY editors and reporters get their copy
right As 1t is sometime it's terror Of the worst
kind.-PhtLGdeLphtG Times.
''Do you believe in evolution?" inquired
the baboon to the gray ape.
''Great cocoanuti no, - was the answer. s.Did
you ever see anything like that In Africa?'' and
he pointed to a dude who stood before the cage
.sNo, - said the baboon; ''but the species NAV
have deteriorated. ''-HGrper's BGzar.
He-Did you see the Sphinx while you
were in the East?
She-Oh, yes, We made up big party and
went out, and there was an awful clever Enrlish-
mau along who made up this riddle as we ate our
lunch the sand: ''W hat Is 1t that walks In ths
morning with four legs. at noon with two legs
and at eight with four legs?''
He-Rats.
she-Oh, Mr.. Trotter, 1t isnit-it's man.
SEASIDE EPISODE
L
Hand in hand they walked along
Beside the sunlit sea;
They heard the wavelet's summer song
A Awondrous melody.
'Oh! how love you, love, )" he said,
How dear you are to mel''
The maiden dropped her pretty head.
But not word said she.
"Wilt thou be mine, my Iove2'' said be,
While grasping her soft hand;
''Oh! don't make love Just now, >, said she,
'.hy shoes are full Of sand"
-5oston oosrfs.
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A Brilliant Number.

The fiery red cover of the Fourth Of July
double number of the Youths Companion. Just
received. is SO realistic that one can almost
hear the boom of the cannon cracker and the
clang Of the great Independence bell. Some
of the literary features are. 'On His Own
Merits" in which spoiled son wins the battle
of life through his own exertlons; "Hitty,"
boarding school story by Kate W. Hamilton;
"Under False Colors," an amusing story of life
in Western numbering town; "a Little Hero
of Lundy's Lane;" IA Fourth of July Cow"
by Helen M. North; He Kept His Flag Up."
by c. A. Stephens; Fourth of July Under
Difficulties" by James Parton. Besides these
are the usual editorials on current events and
jolly page of Fourth of July fun for the
younger children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.

The following beautiful poem by James Whit
comb Riley was read by Prof. Fisher, of Han
over College, at the unveilng of the Hendricks
statue in Indianapolis yesterday:
Pride of thy Westland, and loved of the Nationi
Leader invincible! Ruler most wise!
Fevered nor flushed by the throng's reclamation,
Steadfastly poised star in the skies!
Paths that were night to us,
Thou didst make bright to US
Frightening still till the transcendent shine,
Swiftly With drawn from us.
Now thou art gone from US,
Haloes thy deeds with glory divine.
Yersed as thou vert in the lore Of the ages,
Voiced as a master in lofty debate,
Thine was an eloquence History's pages
Rustlingly whisper in vain to relate
Mute there the wonderful
Pathos, or thunderful
Flashes of fdenunciation-notje jeers;
Silent the dutiful
Scorn, and the beautiful
Tribute of tremulous sobbing and tearsl
Thine then the need Of peoples affection,
Born above factional wrangle and fray;
Still warmly homed in the hearts recollection,
Naught of thy virtues shall vanish away;
Still in security
Rest in thy purity,
Fixed as thy monument tow'ring above
Ay, and outwearing 1t,
All time declaring it
Bronze shall out-brave not the legends Of love!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
PETROLEUM DEALERS UNEASY.

Many of the Old Spectators Compelled to
Pay Their Attention to Other Matters.
A New York gentleman writing to friend in
this city says: The petroleum market in this
city has been so quiet of late that many Of the
old dealers have been compelled to turn their
attention to other channels of speculation. At
an informal conference held in the office of a
prominent Broadway man, dozen or more op-
orators who were anxious that q renewed inter
est in the market should be awakened united
in suggesting to the trade that the brokerage
commission rate be reduced. The suggestion
will be formally transmitted to the governing
boards of the two Exchanges here. where trans
actions in petroleum or pipe line certificates
are regularly authorized. One of the gentlemen
who was present at the conference expressed
the opinion that the market would remain
quiet until the completion of further purchases
of oil territory by the Standard people. He
thought the Standards policy was to keep the
market steady and the public must abide by
the situation for the present at least.