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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
NATIONAL GUARD DECISION.
General Hastings Ruling In the Case Of
Lieutenant Snyder.

Adjutant General Hastings has rem
dered decision which not only necessarily
changes the general plan of National Guard
elections as now carried on in this
city and throughout the State, but is of
vast interest in many other respects.
1t was brought out by a requisition for
the discharge in orders of Lieutenant Chris.
Snyder, of Company F. Southside. Mr. Sny-
der, while Second Lieutenant of his company
had been elected First Lieutenant but an ex-
animation by the Brigade Board last fall had
been adversely reported. AS the military code
distinctly states that when an officer accepts
the result of an election which has promoted
him, he vacates the position he had previously
held, it was of course presumed that Mr.
Snyder had been relegated to private life by
the report of the board. General Hastings has
decided, however, that the failure to pass the
examination for the first Heutenancy did not
deprive him of his commission as second lieu
tenant, and consequently he is still an officer
in Company F. Mr.. Kaercher, who was elected
second lieutenant the same evening to fill the
presumed vacancy caused by Snyder's promo
tion, has since been promoted to the first lieu
tenancy, and of course will hold that position
If passed by the board. Mr.. Letzkus, however,
who is now supposed to be second lieutenant of
the company, according to General Hastings de-
cision is still an enlisted man. Mr. Snyder hold
ing that junior commission. The decision
mixes up the affairs of the company very badly,
and no doubt many other companies in the
State will be affected in the same manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE TOPICAL TALKER.

A Society GirI's ImDertInence Rebuked-
The Use OF FOrce-The HabIf OF Borrow
ing is Not Only the Poor Mnn's-A Joke
With Mary Anderson.
Iris the fashion of some women to keep visitors
waiting an unconscionable time for ab-
solutely no reason at all but to crafty caprice
or fad of theirs Heaven knows where they
got the idea, but some of the dear creatures
imagine that it is canon of high-bred etiquette
to let caller cool his or her heels in the parlor
for half an hour or so after the servant brings
up the card. This churlish impertinence is
most often offered by women to women.
A superb young woman who had high birth
and abundance of money, saucily told girl in
her set recently that she always kept callers
waiting 20 minutes before she appeared. The
girl who received this valuable piece of news
called upon the golden calf a few days after
ward. She sent up her card and the footman
returned with the message that Miss -
would be down in a few minutes. The caller
took out her her watch and when seven minutes
had expired wrote upon one Of her cards: ~
have been gone just Is minutes"
Leaving this card on the table, the young
lady took her departure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A COUNTERFEIT PROPOSAL.
The HeurtIess Joke Played on a Young
LADY of PottatOyVu.

The Heartless Joke Played on a Young
Lady of Poftstown.
PorTsTowN, February L-Annie Estricher,
rather prepossessing young lady of this place,
has been made the victim OF q cruel joke. A
few months ago she received letter from
Scranton, Pa. signed by Jacob BerkoWitch, a
former acquaintance of the Estricher family,
containing an aYowal of love for the fair
Annie, and begging for her heart and hand.
The maiden was surprised. but not dis
pleased on reading the contents of the
letter, and soon an epistle was on its
way to Scranton freighted with the
assurance that his suit was favorably received.
Then came a formal request to the father of
the young lady for the daughters hand in mar
riage, and this, too, was answered in the affirm
atiVe. Letters few thick and fast, then, be-
tween Scranton and PottstOwn from the lover
to the sweetheart, full Of endearing terms and
expressions of love.
The ardent lover was invited to pay visit to
Pottstown, and accepted the invitation, but
POSTPONED the coming from time to time Mean
while the wedding preparations were going on
in the Estricher home, and when they had
neared completion, it was learned that the girl
had been corresponding with Maurice Berko-
witch, who had been using his brothers name
as joke. The girls father threatens to bring
suit against the heartless joker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
The Charmed Circle.

PURSUING my way up the stairs, reached the
portals of a large and lofty hall, in which
there resounded an uproar as of many men
shouting and stirring. the one against the
other. In the center of this hall was ring
formed by rail of FURNISHED steel, and around
this ran narrow platform raised somewhat
above the level of the floor. Within the ring
sat an individual, evidently political prisoner.
His back was turned toward me, and 1 could
not observe in what manner he was bound. 1t
was the first time l had seen in America our
enlightened mode of public punishment
Standing on the platform were several men,
evidently upbraiding him for his crimes, as the
loungers are accustomed to do In the streets Of
Pekin. His bowed head showed the humilia-
tion which he suffered. Even from the limits
of the hall some persons Joined in the attack,
and in words which my limited knowledge of
the language prevented me from understand
ing, showered abuse upon the culprit.
had expected to find this Exchange place
of business like our great marts, where buying
and selling would go on and money pass from
hand to hand But in this was disappointed l
could see no signs whatsoever of anything ap-
preaching to what we call commerce. As l
have said, the hall was spacious and lofty. Its
walls and ceiling were finely decorated, and a
gallery, reached by spiral staircase. stood over
the upper extremity. At one side of the hall
there was an office, from which issued the
sounds of the telegraph needle. observed
that boys bore yellow papers from this office
and gave them into the hands of many Of those
present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
HOODOO DOCTOR'S POWER.
Strange Testimony Brought Out During
Trial at West Chester.

SLranRo Ie8tlmony brought Jul OurAnB -
Trial at West Chester.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
WEST CHESTER, February 1.-"Doctor" or
Professor Alfred Browne, colored, Of Whining
ton, Del, charged with practicing medicine
without diploma by resorting to incantaIions,
by which he imposed upon his patients, was
tried here and convicted. The plaintiffs in the
case were John W. Burnlte, white farmer, re-
siding in Franklin township and his daughter,
a comeIy married woman about 40 years. Mrs.
Annie Smith. Brown, who was called to visit
Burnite, worked a spell' on the daughter,
Mrs. Smith, who complained Of having needle
in her foot. The evidence of the father and
daughter showed that the doctor had extracted
SIT from them, and also some chickens and
eggs, and that he had obliged the father to re-
tire from the room while he anointed his
daughter with.some bad-smelling oil, after she
had first removed her clothing at his bidding.
He remained there all night and prayed while
going upstairs backward.
devils in the neighborhood to Rhode Island,
where they had home, and to Mrs. Smith he
proposed switching her husband back to her.
but this she prayed him not to do, as she did not
want him. The woman testified that she was
hopelessly in his power, that he had exerted an
influence over her which she could not resist,
and all his biddings she was forced to obey
without hesitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
AULD LANG sYNE.

1t slngeth low in every heart,
We hear 1t each and all.-
A song of those who answer not,
However we may call:
They thrOng the silence of the breast,
We see them as of yore,-
The kind, the brave, the true, the sweet
Who walk with US no more.
IT'S hard to take the burden up,
When these have laid it down;
They frightened all the Joy of life,
They softened every frown;
But oh, tits good to think Of them,
When we are troubled sore;
Thanks be to God that such have been,
Though they are here no morel
More homelike seems the vast unknown,
Since they have entered there,
To follow them were not SO hard
Wherever they may fare;
They cannot be where God js not,
ON any sea or shore;
Whate' er betides, Thy love sbldes.
Our God, for evermore.
John ". chadtoic
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE CHICAsAW IDEA.

The Chicasaw Nation, one of the tribes in
the Indian Territory that has progressed to
the point of framing its own legislation, is
determined to show that it can keep step
with the most advanced measures of civili-
cation. 1t may have Jagged behind the age
heretofore, but they have put themselves in
rank with the white man by law which
taxes every white farmer and mechanic who
comes into the Chicasaw territory a per
capita tax of five dollars.
This may not seem to be very wise legisla-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
CHARMING WIDOW DUNN
Again Forms n Matrimonial Alliance, We'd
ding Her First Husband.

Again Forms Matrimonial Alliance, We'd
ding Her First Husband.
ST. LoCIs, February IA romance was ap-
propriately ended to-day in the marriage of
Captain James Corbett of Gardiner, Me-, and
Mrs. Nora Dunn, of st. Louis Mrs. Dunn is
60 years of age and Captain Corbett is 70. In
1874 Mrs. Dunn was Nora Benton, of Gardiner.
Me, Captain Corbett was master of a trading
vessel The couple were married and Corbett
sailed away on a voyage to South America He
was not heard of for ten years and then Mrs
Dunn, giving him up as lost married Thomas
B. Dunn and moved to this city. This was in
1857. Corbett returned the same year and
learning of his wife's action, secured divorce
and married another woman.
Mrs Dunn became a widow few years ago.
and on visiting her early home discovered that
Corbett had lost his second wife. She returned
to st. Louis and two weeks ago CoEbett ar.
rived. They were married over again yes
terday, and as both are wealthy they are pre-
sumably happy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

IT is rather amusing, after the Demo-
cratic organs have been arrsigning the Repub-
Iican party because they do not give colored
people enough Of the offices, to find them
pitching into the administration for giving
ex-senator Bruce so good an office as the re-
cordership of the District of Columbia. Your
partisan organ is consistent in Just one respect;
and that is in abusing its opponents whether
they do one thing or another.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

THE statement appears that the Roths-
childs have squelched the Cars project of a
railway across Siberia by refusing to float a
loan of 500 900 900 the line of 500 miles. As
this is only about $50 900 per mile, the world is
left in doubt as to whether the Rothschilds do
not consider it sufficiently watered, OF whether
they have adopted the platform of the Ameri-
can money kings and determined to stop this
pernicIous practice of building new railroads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

From the Punxsutawney spirit.I

From the Punxsutawney Spiritl
The voters Of this country are constantly
complaining about the large number of dis
honest and incompetent men who are elected
TO office simply because they happen to have
money. There is certainly good deal of
ground for such complaints, but it might be
pertinent to inquire in this connection who
elects men to office in this country
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
AGED PAUPERS MARRIED.
Two Old People ElODe From n Poor house
md Are Made One,

Unes
TROY, N. Y, February Mrs. Ann Duffy,
81 years old was sent to the county house here
about three years ago. About the same time
Peter Bateman was sent there. As time passed
Mrs. Duffy and Bateman became fast friends
Bateman is about the same age as the woman.
The poorhouse keepers little thought Cupid
was shooting his fiery shafts into their aged
hearts, but such was the fact. A few days ago
Mrs. Duffy's son sent her some cloth for a new
dress, and Keeper Dunham's wife had the gar
ment made. Mrs. Duffy left the institution
yesterday and said she was going to a store near
by Bateman disappeared about the same
time.
These aged lovers met on the street and
eloped from the pOorhouse. They fastened to
the minister's and were married. They had no
money to pay the minister his fee, but that
made no difference. Where they are spending
their honeymoon no one knows. It is surmised
they are walking toward the Capital City.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

THE indignant objection of the members
of the Whisky Trust, to the effect that they
have thrown up the sponge, is well founded. 1t
is decidedly unkind to use, in such close con-
nectlon with their organization, a term which
expresses the idea of large capacity for hold
inp water
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The creditors of the Allegheny Valley
Railroad who think that after the road has
been in receivers hands for six years. some
thing should be done with it, are not altogether
unreasonable; but they should remember that
the wild haste which would settle up railroad
bankruptcy in six years. time is not at all ac-
cording to the precedents of railroad litigation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The Chicago newspapers regard it as
rather remarkable that Mr.. S. W. Allerton
should be considered a poor man in New York
when he enters politics with only few mill
lions But it is even more striking to find him
represented as an anti-monopolist, after having
obtained these few millions directly from the
source OF railway favoritism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

'THE anthracite mines are idle," says
the Philadelphia Press. because hituminous
coal is cheaper" And the reason why btu
minous coal is cheaper is that no combinations
or pools have ever yet been able to control the
trade in order to make it yield profits on such
a vast amount of water as is contained in the
total of the anthracite coal stocks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
DEATHS OF A DAY.
stratford Newmnrch,

NEW YORK, February 1.-Stratford Newmarch,
the well-known artist, died on Thursday a. afternoon
at st. Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn. He was one of
the founders Of the Brooklyn Art Club, and the
last works from his brush are exhibition at the
clubs an nual exhibit in the Association galleries.
One of Mir. Newmarch's best-known pictures Is
''The Home of William Cullen Bryant. y He leaves
a mother, aged 81 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

WASHINGTON, February 1.-The House Com.
mittee on Elections to-day heard the final argu-
ments in the Alabama contested election case
of Treel versus Clarke. Next week the COM
mittee will hear argument in the case of Posey
versus Parrett First Indiana district, and
Bowen versus Buchanan, Ninth Virginia dis
fria
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

THE decision of Mr.. Reed that, accord
ing to the rules now governing the House,"
Mr. O'Ferral could not read from the record
in the contested election case, beats the prac-
tice of the King Of Hearts In ''Alice in Won
derland-" The King Of Hearts took the trou-
BILE to write down his rules when he manufac-
tured them for the occasion. It was said in Mr..
Reeds favor, when he was elected Speaker,
that he would not lose his head; but such de-
cisions as this indicate the falsity of the expec
tation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Compelled to Confess 1t.

From the Boston HeraId.l
1t looks as if the 4OOth anniversary of the dis
covery of America by Columbus would be cele-
brated by confession on the part of the
American people that politics takes precedence
of patriotism in this country. 1t is rather
humillating situation. but we shall probably
have to own up to 1t and go without fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The claim is made that the famous Con-
necticut goose-bone has been more successful
than any one else IN predicting the weather of
this remarkable season. This permits the hope
that Hicks and the rest of the prophetic tribe
may finally be Of some value as weather proph-
ets-after they have become skeletons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE SILVER MEN OF ENGLAND
Holding Numerous Meetings TO Advance the
Cause of BIZ Metallism.
rBY CABLE TO THE D1sPATcH.i

II
LONDON. February Copyright. 1.-The ap-
preaching opening of Parliament has given a
stimulus to the silver men. Meetings in favor
of bi-metallic standard are held daily all
over the country, and the columns of the news
papers, from the Times downward, are full of
discussions on the same subject. Monday week,
the day before the opening of Parliament a
convention will be held at Westminster to de-
eide upon line of action to be followed during
the session and to elect Parliamentary leader
in the place of Mr.. Chaplin, who, having be-
come a member OF the Government can no
longer lead.
The private party gathering will be notable,
many Peers, Members of the House of Com
mons, ex-GoVernors of the Bank of England,
fnanciers and merchants having promised to
attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Party of Patience.

From the Pioneer Press.I
at is long time till 1892" observes Mr..
Cleveland. True, but no camel on the desert of
Sahara is more patient than the Democratic
party. 1t waited Is years once upon time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Ju.t Like OrdInnry MortnI..

From the Springfield Republlc-Times.1
Human nature breaks out in the National
House of Representatives just as 1t does any
where else. To stand in the center of the bear
pit at the so-called popular end of the capital,
and strain The larynx and make holy show of
himself in the sight and hearing of a great
audience, is a temptation that more than one
of the statesmen can't resist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

AFTER Mr.. Farwell has declared that
President Harrison "seems to regard the offices
as personal perquisites," it is reassuring to be
informed that there is no quarrel between the
President and the Illinois Senator. The as
surance is needed to correct misapprehension.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
ChicnEo Becoming Civilized.

From the Washington Post.1
A Chicago man took Turkish bath Saturday
and his funeral took place on Sunday. Still
Chicago is an enterprising city and will not al
low little thing like that to prevent the intro
duction of tue latest fad out there. The Turk
ish bath is no doubt destined to obtain solid
footing in Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

DOES the science of politics consist solely
in squabbling over the spoils and fighting for
partisan controli 1t seems possible that it
might be broadened SO as to occasionally take
in a few measures for the public welfare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

IT is suggestive contrast to the loudness
of the other partisan squabbles that is furnished
by those Ohio legislators who took Thomas
money, then sold out to Brice, and are keeping
as quiet as nice about the charges at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
GeorRa e. Onmn.

NEWPORT, N. H, February E. Dame,
superintendent of the New England Division
Railway Mail Service under President Cleveland's
administration, died at his home here early this
morning Of softening Of the brain. He was As
years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Enough for One Stnts

From the Chicago Tribune.l
We protest against Senator Brice consider
ing himself candidate for the Presidency.
New York has two candidates already
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
An Unparalleled Record.

From the Washington Star.l
New York is not only ahead as q monument
builder, but leads all American cities as bank
wrecker. Three banks at one time beat the
record. 1t is well that the new extradition
treaty with Great Britain is so nearly law of
tu n lauds
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Now let the groundhog turn in and see
whether he can come any nearer hitting the
weather than the preceding failures in the
weather prophet business have done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
BrnziI OnicinIIy RecoRnized.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-Mr. Valeut, the
Brazilian Minister in this city, to-day received
an official communication from the Mexican
Minister, stating that the Mexican Govern
ment had formally recognized the Republic of
Brazil
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Preventing SnrnIn..

from the Minneapolis Tribune.l
Mr.. Clark, one Of the quartet of Senators
from Montana, owns number of gold and sill
yer mines, several stamp mills, bank and
newspaper. He purchased the newspaper to
prevent the accumulation of a troublesome
surplus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The announcement that Waco, Tex, is
to have a water carnival, suggests novel and
unique form OF enjoyment. Are the Texans
going to try the delights of washing themselvesf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

POSTAGE-AH persons who mail the
Sunday issue of The Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind tbe fact thnt the post
age thereon is Two ~ Gents. All double
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require a 2-cent stump to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

THE news from GAINESVILLE, O., that the
adoption of standard time is the all-absorbing
topic there, reveals the not unsupported fact
that GAINESVILLE is some years behind the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Voluntary contributors should keep copies Of
articles II compensation is desired the price
expected must be named The courtesy Of re-
turning rejected manuscripts tOiU be extended
GUlen stamps for that purpose are enclosed, bUt
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH tDiU under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of tT-
solicited nldnILscrtptS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Modern Wander.

From the Philadelphia Times.1
To see a kite flying with banks for bobs
would have interested Sir Isaac Newton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

A BIG gas we'll at Washington, Pa, gives
another contradiction to the Cassandras of the
press who have been arguing the exhaustion Of
the gas supply,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The report that the Sugar Trust is water
ing its stock is evidently fabrication of the
enemy. 1t is impossible to spoil decayed eggs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
FARWFLL,s FoREBnnIN,a.

Senator Farwell's remarks on the subject
Of patronage always contain novel and gen.
orally startling political tenets. The last
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

This issue of THE DISPATCH contains
20 pages, made mp of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
NewsdeaIers or Newsboys TO supply pa.
irons with a Complete Number should be
promptly reported to thmIs oce.