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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
NOT SATISFIED YET.
McKeesport PostofHce Candidates Who
Were Rejected Still Breathe Vengeance.


McKEEsPoRT. May 13 NO matter how
much the McKeesport postofice muddle is
cried down, It viii not down, and according to
advfces received from Washington tonight by
candidates. those who were instrumental In
bringing about the Recommendation of the last
Soles will not find 1t as clear sailing as was ex-
pected. There is not one of the old candidates
who have any hope of receiving the appoint
ment, but they are cheerful and say that they
have word from headquarters tonight which
prompts them to renewed hope that the oppo-
sition forces who succeeded In knocking them
out will in the end get left in the last recon-
mendation Of Mr.. Ray.
Speaking for the candidates, they all say:
I'VE have nothing against Elmer Soles. He Is
gentleman and is highly esteemed, but we
have against the people who succeeded in
bringing about the change, and desire it to be
remembered that we represent more citizens
and Republicans than do those who are trying
to engineer Mr.. Soles through in order to cap
ture what they failed to secure in the recon-
mendation Of Captain W. e. Thompson"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

prisss. It may be that the orchestra brings
this kind OF thing to MS from the Hub, where
last fall a line was formed three whole days be-
fore the opening of the sale for Its regular Sc
ries of concerts at the Music Hall, and fabu-
lous amounts were bid at auction for choice of
seats Pittsburg is getting 'in line" with
older musical centers, slowly but surely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
A Good Day for Rattlers.

From the Oil City Derrick
A man by the name of Heckathorn on Sun
day discovered a nest from which I6 rattle
snakes were driven by the storm. He killed
them all. and IL Of them were sent to p. Gruber.
who is boiling out the oil. 1t is said that rattle
snake oil is a sovereign cure for rheumatism,
and often benefits blind eyes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

The fact that the organs of the European
classes are representing William of Germany
as an "enfant terrible" larking about in q boat
and threatening to upset the whole boat-load of
monarchs does not lessen the Importance OF
the young Emperor's attitude. The man who
upsets monarchical privileges and precedents
in Europe must expect to be lampooned; but
he may nevertheless rank as q great man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Hon. p. M. Osterheut.

TUNKHkNNoCK, Pa. May 1s.-Hon. P. M. oster-
ho,t. state Representative in 1se4-5. and State
senator in 1s2 died here to-day aged so years. The
deceased was In the conventions that nominated
Fremont and Lincoln.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
OUR MAIL POUCH.
The FLYING Man.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch: =
Six years ago, and once before that and once
since, told the true story in THE DISPATCH
of the man" flying from the top of the Hand
street bridge. 1t was announced about As or so
years ago, that on a certain day at high noon
NJ. Anser, whose name would indicate French
Ninth) street bridge Vast crowds were
sembled to witness the daring feat. At the
time appointed M. Anser actually took up his
perilous flight and the affair took place as an
nounced.
Yet yesterday morning find different YER
sion of the matter in THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG, May 13. ANsER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Not TO be Sighted.

From the New York Herald.1
Barnum's advance agent failed this year to
present the Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen with
the customary number of free passes. The in
dignant city fathers yesterday unanimously
adopted resolution raising the circus license
from $3.50 to S., 600 per week. Barnum nor any
other man can slight the aldermanic deadheads
with impunity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Normal School Course.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What Books should boy studdie who Intends
to enter Normal School and which hasn't the
opportunity to finish a coarse through? +.
PTrTsBURG, May I3
II he is the boy who wrote the above, we
would advise him to "studdie," FIRST, the SPELL
ing book and grammar, and to stick to them
until he has mastered both. He should not at
tempt course of q more extended character
until he has mastered the rudiments Of the
English language.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

The intimations that knives are being
whetted for whoever may get the nomination
of the Democrats for Governor would be fatal
to Democratic hopes, if it were not for the fact
that the harmony Of the Republican organiza-
tion is in decidedly minor key.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE Lawrenceville police yesterday gave
cogent proof that the guardians of the peace
have had improved light on their ability to
prosecute infractions of the liquor law. Now
that the police authorities have discovered
that they can uphold the law it is to be hoped
that the way of the speak-easy transgressor
will be made hard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Bishops Park.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
While perusing. with much interest, the en-
tertaining article in recent issue, on the
Bishops Park, in Farnham, England, noticed
slight error in your correspondents descrip-
ton of its locality. Farnham Park is in the
county of Surrey. and not in Kent, as your
correspondent has 1t. II is near the border
line of Hants and Surrey.
Pardon me for making this correction. but as
am native of that lovely part of England. l
correct. d. g.. W.
ALTOONA, May l2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE intimation that Bismarck's forth
coming statement of the causes which led to
his retirement would be disclosure of state
secrets and therefore grave criminal ofense
may convince the Iron Chancellor that his sys-
tenn of absolutism does not work very well-for
the people on the outside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE issue which has arisen between the
Emperors of Germany and Russia threatens
to be a serious bar to the imperial interchange
of compliments. At their last meeting they
conversed in French and got along very well
together. But since then William has abolished
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
A NoNoGENAR1AN PEDESTRIAN.
Warner Passes Through Uniontowu En-
Route From Connel elIsvilIe to Wa shin gton.


rsPRc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.i
UNIoNTowN, May 13.-Harrisen Warner. the
nonogenarian who started from Wheeling IL
days ago for Washington, d. c., pushing q
wheel barrow in front of him, passed through
this place to-day on his way to Connellsville,
He was looking well, and said his health was
unusually good. He was on schedule time.
and expects to reach the capital city some time
next week. He is due at Cumberland to-
morrow, and will push right forward to his
Journeys end.
Warner says he was present at the ineugura-
ton of President Harrison's grandfather, anu
also witnessed the induction into office of Cen
eral jackson. He belongs to long-lived race.
His father was very old when he died, and his
mother was over 80 years. He has a brother
still living who is S5 years. The old man ex-
meets to start for home in about two weeks
after reaching Washington, and will return by
the same route. This will be the second time
that he has made the trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
LAKE SHORE REDUCES RATES
On Provisions From Chicago to the Sea.
board tn Meet CutE.

board to Meet Cuts.
CHICAGO, May 1a-At meeting of the Chi.
cago Freight Committee of the Central Traffic
Association to-day the Lake Shore road made
proposition to reduce the rate on provisions
from the present basis of 80 cents to rs cents
per 100 pounds from Chicago to the seaboard.
In consequence Of the latest cut in lake and
rail rates.
After consideration Of the subject it was de-
cided that before taking such action it would
and maintain the lake differentials agreed upon
two months ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
satisfied with the Name.

CHELSEA, MASS, May 13-The Common
Council of this city. at meeting last night, re-
considered its recent vote to petition the Legis-
lature for change OF name owing to the COM
mon use in neighboring cities of the expression
''as dead as Chelsea" and the city viii retain
the name Of Chelsea, that it received as town
in 1850
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Three Queries.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
]. What is Edisons address, 2 What sound
has o in the word docile? g. What is meant by
tonnage or tons displacement in speaking of
vessel? J. A. #.
PITTsBURG, May 13
IL Menlo Park, N. ]. 2 Either long or short
merely matter of taste, as one Dronuncia.
is as correct as the other 8. The term is vari-
ously applied. Generally speaking, it means
the number of tons of freight a vessel can
carry. "Tons displacement refers to the
quantity Of water laden vessel displacesl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
Has England or Germany any possessions
in Africaf If so, where?
PITTsBURG, May Is. 8.
lBoth countries have African possessions.
Cape Colony at the south, is English territory;
north Of it are German possessions. In the in
terror both countries are striving to make
acquisitions.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

The news that the dresses of the new
French ballet to appear at Madison Square
Garden have been seized by the customs off,
cials does not seem serious. A small matter
like that can be easily replaced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Renson TO Congratulate Themselves.

From the Detroit Journal.t
If what the baseball National League and
the Brotherhood say of each others financial
prospects is Trustworthy the directors and pro-
prietors of the former Detroit club, who were
once in the League, and those of the present
club, who last winter vainly tried to get in,
have every reason to congratulate themselves.
If there is anything deader than Boulanger or
Julius Caesar it is national baseball this sea-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
WILL BRING BACK A BRIDE.
Charles Enrich, of Allegheny, WEEDS n
West Newton Lady.
ESPECIAL TELEoRAM TO THE DIspA,

ESPECIAL TELEoRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
WEST NEWTON, PA, May 13-Mr. Charles
Enrich, bookkeeper of the Ben Franklin In
surance Company Of Allegheny was quietly
married this evening to Miss Rosa Kraft, at the
residence Of her parents. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. ]. Ashe, of the M. e.
Church in the presence of the immediate
friends and relatives.
The young couple will 20 to housekeeping in
Allegheny City at once, having elegantly fur
niShed fome there, ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

McKEAN county very decidedly went
against Delamater yesterday, Notwithstanding
the programme that was laid out to carry it. in
addition to performing the political obsequies
of Senator Emery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
AFRAID OF RIDICULE.

Governments Asked 10 Place n Decent War
Vessel on Lake Michigan.
CHICAGO, May 13-The directors Of the Chi
cago Board of Trade to-day adopted memorial
to Congress, asking that a modern high class
war vessel be substituted for the old steamer
Michigan, the only United States man-of-war
of the great lakes.
The memorial declares the Michigan would
excite the ridicule of foreigners visiting the
Worlds Fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
ON THE THRESHOLD OF LIFE.
Graduating Exercises of the Senior Glass OF
the Gresnville High School.

the Greenville High School.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.i
GREENvILLE, May 13-The Opera House
was crowded this evening to witness the grad
uating exercises of the senior class of the
Greenville High School.
The names Of the graduates are as follows:
William S.McFetridge. 8. salutatorian; Elizabeth
M. Koonce, Francesca e. Moser, Jennie E. Bra
Hodge, Efhe G. Roberts, William F. Evans,
H. Blanche Thorpe, Theresa Hendrickson,
Cora Hewitt, Roy Beatty. Emma g: Grimm.
Mary s. &Shaeffer, Margaret McElhaney,
LaNora Herrick and Annie 7. Brown, vale
dictorian.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE rather hazy statements as to what
has been done with regard to the Behring Sea
seal fisheries hold out the glittering hope that
we are to be favored with a nsodus viUendS in
that part of the globe as well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
H0ME0PATHIsTs IN POLITICS.
They Want Control of q New Illinois
Asylum for the Insane.

Asylum for the Insane.
CHICAGO, May 13.-The Illinois Homeo-
pathic Medical Association is in annual session
in this city. The chief interest attaching to
the meeting is the fact that the association
proposes to enter the next political campaign
in body.
The next state Legislature will probably
provide for an additional asylum for the in
sane, and the homeopathists propose to try to
have 1t put In charge of their school Of medi-
cine To this end they will unite in an effort
to secure the nomination of general State Off
GERS and members of the Legislature pledged
to give them what they want. In case the can
didates of either party refuse to do this, they
intend to throw their combined influence to the
other party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

FOURTEEN million five hundred thou
sand dollars for the navy yard at League Island
is another little item of the class that is cal
culated to make the surplus hide its diminished
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE war between the Reading and Penn
sylvania railroads is getting SO sharp that there
isreason TO fear that it may be settled and COM
bination patched up before the Reading gets
the South Penn built to Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE San Francisco Alta says that by the
policy Of taxation Mr.. Carnegie's fortune "rose
from 500 to $50 OOO, 600 in % years." This is in
the nature of good news for MI. Carnegie.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Stanley able TO Care for Himself.

From the New York Sum-
Emin Pasha says that he has information in
regard to Mr.. Stanley and Tippoo Tib which,
if published, would create q great sensation.
Well. why doesn't he publish it? He can put
money in his own purse and his publishers.
Nobody will weep for Tippoo Tib, and Mr..
Stanley is entirely able to take care of himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Hupo Charles Heinrichs.

Ernest H. Heinrichs. formerly of THE DIS
pArcu writing force has the sincere sympathy of
his many friends in his bereavement over the loss
Of his infant son, Hugo Charles. The little one
had been suffering for some time, and yesterday
morning breathed its last.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

GENERAL BUTLER's latest plan for re-
leasing the imprisoned Anarchists from the
Illinois penitentiary proves that the resources
Of hair-splitting are inexhaustible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE contention of the political partisans
as to whose gerrymander shall stand is edify-
ing as to the nature of parties, but does not con-
tain much promise of fair representation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE silver boomers of the West are still
decidedly of the view that the saints are enti-
tied to the earth and the fatness thereof, and
that they are the saints.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

THE strike at McKeesport and the threat
of one in the coke regions show how shadowy
was the hope that Western Pennsylvania had
all its labor disputes settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
SamueI N. EttIn.

HARRISBURG, Nav 1s.-samuel N. Ettia. one OF
the oldest dremen in the State died this morning.
mems Association, and was its Secretary for ten
years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
She Left the Wealth Behind.
I'm the New York World

Mrs. Mary Miller. of Western Pennsylvania,
probably the wealthiest colored woman in the
country. died the other day. Her income was
$500 day. Four years ago she owned barren
piece of ground. but there was oil beneath its
surface, which made it oil right
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
A,hle,ic. RenIIx Ipdl.pen,.ble.

From the Binghamton Republican,
The gymnasium has become necessity ad
junct to mental development. as It develops the
physical organization to endure mental strain,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
PITrsBURG. WEDNESDAY. MAY Il, 1880

RET The BUSINESS OFFICE Of THE DIS
PATCH has been removed TO Corner OF
Smithfeld and Diemond Streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
DAILY DISPATCH, One Year. 90
DAILY DrsPATCE Per Quarter r............. 2 90
DAILY DISPATCH, One Month. h................. 20
DAILY DISPATCH, including sunday, year. 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, 3m' this, 50
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, lmonth 90
SUNDAY DISPATCH. One Year. r.................. ? SO
WEEKLY DISPATCH One Year....,..... ! 25
THE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
Iscents per week. or including Sunday edition,
~ 20 cents per week.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-21
Girls who Hntertain.


"H were girl desirous-as every young
woman is-of being belle" said we'll
known society man to 'Star" reporter the
other day, 81 would, beyond all else, enter-
tain"
"And why soa'
"Because entertaining ID more surely than
anything else productive of attention from
men. Even the uRliest girl will not be q
wall-howsr If plenty of parties are given at
her house. You see the men--partioularly
the young ones are not going out In society
for philanthropic or unsel6sh motives; 1t is
merely question with most Of them how
much in the way Of fun and good things to
eat or drink they can get. As for giving
anything In return, in material sense, there
| is not much possibility Of that. Washing
ton bachelors are, a. rule. not rich-many
Of them who frequent the best houses and
move In the fashionable swim, In fact, are
department. clerks, living on small incomes
and they are not expected to send costly
bouquets and give thsater parties In ac-
knowledgment of the civilities shown them.
Nor Is It especially desirable that they should,
FOR, if they have not means, there are plenty
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-21
A miraculous Snake.St0ne.
From the Pittsbure Dispatch,1

Some time ago Joseph ]. Speck, of Kansas
City, learned of the existence of certain
alleged miraculous stone, found in southern
India, which would heal wounds of all
kinds, particularly snake and dog bites, and
any sore from which hydrophobia or lockjaw
might result. To learn moro of the won-
derful curative powers of the stone Mr..
Speck addressed a letter to a native of Bonn
bay. The Hindoo replied that the stone is
supposed to be found in q serpent's head,
and is rarer and more valuable than the
most costly gem. The Hindoos and the wild
savage natives place great faith In its power,
and guard 1t as sacredly and carefully ss
they do their idols and gods of metals. The
owner of this particular stone advertised il
and offered it for sale in an American news
paper, and 1t was this advertisement that
Mr.. Speck saw. The owner of the stone
wants fifty thousand dollars for it,.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-21

It is long since the first protest was direc-
ted against the dangerous and untidy, but
very common, practice of throwing down
fruit skins at random in the public way.
Yet, as if road and pavement, coated by the
frosts of winter, were not slippery enough,
we still see freely distributed upon them
those trescherous fragments of orange-peel,
apple-parings, and the like, which expert
ence and pIecaution have condemned as the
frequent causes of accident. Familiar as the
evil is, its effectual correction is by no means
q simple matter. Advice in abundance has
been applied in vain. Carelessness will not
be thus instructed, and the difficulty is not
the less that the offender is often child.
Still, the matter is not hopelessly beyond 9
chance of amendment. Why should 1t not
be subject to judicious measure of police
control, at all events when blame can be
attached to some responsible person. We
think it reasonable that every householder
should clear the snow from the approach to
his dwelling. It is out of the question that
consumers of fruit be likewise required, on
pain of a moderate fine, to refrain from
ittering the streets with its dangerous
wastea
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-21
Ho Had the 4uire shat time.
From the Lewiston journal.


An amusing scene was recently enacted in
Justice, big, pompous official, with q voice
like trombone, took it upon himself to ex.
anime witness-a little, withered old man,
whose face was as red and wrinkled as a
smoked herring.
s'What is your name." asked the Justice.
"Why, Squire" said the astonished wit
ness, "you know my name as well as know
yourn."
don't know" was the caution given with
magisterial severity. ST ask the question in
my official capacity and you're bound to an
swer it under OATH"
With contemptuos snort the witness gave
his name and the questioning proceeded.
"Where do you ives'
"Wal, shum!" calculated the old man.
"Why, ,"he continued, appealing to the laugh
ing listeners, "Ive lived in this town all my
can b. gosh, to hear him 60 on you'd think
s:SiIencel" thundered the irate magistrate.
"Answer my question or I'll fine you for CON-
| tempt of court"
Alarmed by the threat, the witness named
his place of residence and the examination
went on.
What is your occupations'
eHuh"
s.What do you do for livingi"
| Oh, git out Squirrel Jest as If you don't
| know that I tend gardens in the summer sea-
son an saw wood winters"
GAS private citizen do know 1t, but as
the Court know nothing about you," 'ex-
claimed the perspiring Justice.
| "Wal, Squire" remarked the puzzled wit
ness, 'sif you know somethin' outside the
courtroom an'don't know nothin' in 1t you'd
better get out an let somebody try this case
that's got hoss sense"
The advice may have been we'll meant, but
ID cost the witness SO.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-21
Making Pearls to order.
From the Denver News.1


Whether the pearl has gone out of fashion
because of the facility with which artificial
ones have been made is q matter that may
be accepted as in great measure true, for
the pearl is one of the most beautiful of
gems. In addition to the efforts, successful
too, towards making artificial pearls, efforts
have been made from time to time to force
the oyster itself to produce the pearls by in
Producing foreign substances within the
shells, which have not been altogeter sue
cessful. In the South Kensington Museum
in London the writer has seen several evil
dences of these attempts, as we'll as shells
which came from China containing small
images of Buddha. It is said that these
were originally moulded in tin foil and then
placed between the shell and the mantle of
the oyster. The shells were then returned
to their natural beds, and after time q
layer of mother.of-pearl coated these fig
ures andl attached them to the shell. Ia
some instances they are cut out and sold,
and it is said the Chinese priests claimed
them to be evidences of their miraole-work-
ing powers.