Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

A uniform system of weights and measures
has been proposed; . uniform method of
nomenclature for articles of commerce;
mutual protection against contagious dis
eases; uniform system of port and harbor
rules; equalities in regard to copyright and
patent; common code Of International law
and laws for the protection of citizens of one
country residing in another; an extradition
treaty providing for the exchange of erimi-
nails; provision for an International bank
to be located in London with branch bank
IN each OF the different nations; an inter-
national monetary union for the purpose Of
establishing uniform standard of value.
The first meeting of this union is to be
held in Washington on the first Wednesday
of next January for the purpose OF deciding
upon system Of international coinage.
proposition was made for an arrangement OF
the tariff system between the nations. Free
trade might be advantageous to the United
States, but owing to the fact that the States OF
South America are supported almost entirely
by their import duties, they could not afford
it. They are willing osmake many sacri-
tiees to bring about better condition Of
| commerce. 1t is proposed by them to admit
into their country free of tax, provisions
and breadstufs, in return for which we are
to receive their sugar and wool under the
same conditions. This matter is still under
consideration.
INTERNATIONAL. ARBITRATION.
A treaty for the settlement of differences
between the nations by means of arbitration
was prepared, and with the exception of five
nations whose delegates were not invested
with full power, it was approved.
Twice to-day, and the first time in many
years, was Chautauqua audience disap-
pointed in the non-appearance of entertainer.
DR.. NJ. c. Lockwood was announced to
the Amphitheater on '..Hypnotism,"
but when Georg Vinncent advanced
upon the platform no lecturer appeared, and
the Vice Chancellor was obliged to an
nounce that railroad accident had de-
tained him, but assured the audience that
he would be on hand later at o'clock.
The appointed hour found no speaker, and
this time Mr.. Vincent wasobliged to admit
that for once there had been a mistake,
though due to no error of the management. |
Anyone" said he, "who has come here |
with the sole intent of hearing Mr.. |
Lockwood's lecture and have been dis |
appointed may have their money refunded
at the pier. We propose to do the fair
thing in all instances.
1t has not been warm to-day. It has been
hot. The sun beat down with sultry heat
on a placid lake, the leaves of the trees
withered, and the few breezes of the morn
ing gave up in despair, and lett every point
on the lake lolliug in heat that ex-
ceeded anything OF the year. The wise
ones prophesied that it could not last long,
and the evening brought a bounteous and
welcome rain.
CLASSICAL MUSIC.
Mr., Edward Dickinson gave q very artis-
tic lecture on "The Classic in Music" in
which he stated that very few knew the
meaning Of classical. Music that was old
was not necessarily classical. 1t must be of
high character.
Prof. Ballentine, of Oberlin, O., dis
coursed on Isaiah" this afternoon, and at
in the evening vespers were conducted.
Bishop Thoburn, of the Methodist Church,
of India, was highly honored tonight. The
Methodist headquarters were gay with peo-
pie who had gathered there in his honor
Bishop Thoburn was a graduate of ALLIE
gheny College, and when young man left
this country for missionary work in the land
of the Hindoo. He was here to make the
address of yesterday and to attend to certain
business matters.
Again Chautauqua had the pleasure of
Listening to rare musical entertainment.
Mr.. 1. V. Flsgler gave an elegant discrip-
tion OF the life OF Beethoven and fine com
mentary on his works. Mr.. Sherwood PLAYED
several selections from this author in his
own mstchless way. and was greeted with
round upon round of applause. II Mr..
Flagler can describe Beethoven Mr.. Sher-
wood can certainly interpret him. Mr.. II.
A. Moore also sang several selections and
he Harvard quartet entertained all with
heir splendid singing. If Chautauouans
re not highly educated in music they GER
ainly will be by the close of the present
eason.
THIS GRANGE DAY.
Tomorrow is Grange Day, and several
notable gentlemen in lines OF agricultural ,
enthusiasm have already arrived. Ex-
Governor Luce, of Michigan, the orator of
he day, came late this evening The sig
nature of Edward F. Jones, Lieutenant ]
Governor OF New York, who "pays the i
reight," and prides himself on his pull"
With the farming element adorns the regis ]
er at the hotel. 8
The young ladies at the Sterlingworth
rave very swell and exclusive hop this
evening.
DIR. M. c. Lockwood, pastor of the First {
Baptist Church OF Cincinnati. arrived this
vening. Tomorrow night in the ampbI-
heater be will speak upon and give an ex- /,
bose of "Spiritualism. In hypnotism. his
pecial hobby, the doctor is perhaps the
most learned and advanced of anv man in
he country. He takes little stock in Chris '
ian science, and when asked what he
hought of this method of healing the sick
aid: 'By an occasional fumigation have i
Zept it out of my church. recommend 4
ne part science, two parts religion in q So
ution of common sense, to be held 80 or 40
minutes under the nose of patient on a Sun
ay morning, ifanysymptoms appearing, but !
the attack becomes seated it will run its r