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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
WASTED PITY.

a TRAVELLER In a backwoods community, at
tracted by noise in a cabin not far from
the roadside, stopped and, addressing boy
that sat on fence, said:
you live about here, suppose ?'
yep. jest about"
swell. can you tell me what makes that
peculiar noise up yonder in that cabin p
Yep, it's pap an man."
'What are they doing-beating carpetr
"Nop, beatin' one 'nuther."
"You don't say soln
who said didn't ?'
II mean is it possible 2"
THAT'S whut it is"
What are they beating each other for p
"'Cause they're fghtin'."
"Is it possible that you SIT here so compla-
Gently and see your father beat your mother 2"
~ don't see him a-beatin' her."
"Yes, but you know that he ISL
II know he's tryin' to. II you're here to
PITY nam, mister. you'd better ride on. Mans
the boss up thar, Pll tell you that HoI on,
did you hear that thump1 Wall, that wuz dad
a-comin' down on the punchin' fo'. Nam
hists him, but she lets him drap himse'f.
Reakon you'd better 60 on. or stay an pity pap
aWhilen
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
ONLY FEW sKIRm1sHEs.

There were no discharges of Cannon in the
House of Representatives yesterday. but the
session was sufficiently noisy all the same.
Very little was done beyond the passage OF
the compound lard bill, the time being
principally taken up with personal recrimi-
nations of the order to which the
public is now accustomed. That is to say,
pretty little epithets. ''liar," "loafer," etc.,
were banded about. As far as this Con-
gress is concerned, the nation will decline to
be astonished at anything less than bayonet
charge or rife volley on the floor Of the
House. The days when the language Of the
bar-room and the tactics of the prize-fghter
were deemed out of place before the Speak
er's desk are gone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
AMONG THE aUMORIsTs.

Boss, at P. M.-Hello, Harry, what are
you doing here?
Harry Working away. I'm just TOO planned
lazy to quit and go home.
Sayage-See here. waiter, ordered rara
eu9s. and these are hard as bricks
Waiter-Yes sir but there're fresh, and fresh
aggs are mighty rare in this house.-West SAore.
Caterer-You'u have diamond back ter
rapiu. suppose. Mrs. struckoyR
xrs' struckoyl-Certainly; and be sure the dia-
,nonds are of the first water. West Shore.
Nh loves chain Of wondrous might,
We dnd as on we jog;
,T,vill tie UP hearts exceedingly tight
But will not tie the dog.
-Wdshfngton Post.
Mrs. Cumso-I notice to-day that the
voun9 man who boards across the street hirts with
our hired girl.
capable of so much ieaiousy.-Neso York Herald.
There was young magistrate puisne-
Sing hoi A sad tale;
With 4 belle inclined TO be spuisne-
Ohio for the gale;
Till she sang 'sAnnie Rulsnep
And then he grew luisne-
Sing no the sad tale.
--Amertedn Grocsr
Snow, !" said the man who was anxious 10
sell some real estate, 'ff you viii jump into my
carriage will take you out and give you the lay
Of the land
You're sure that your grammar Is all right?i'
said the prospective purchaser, cautiously.
'sHow do you mean s''
ssYou are quite confident, hope. that It isn't
the lie Of the land am going to get r'- WasAfng-
ton Post.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
THE KEYSTONE CAMPAIGN.

1T is amusing to note how bad the Delamater
organs feel because Ex-Governor Pattison
failed to "put his foot in it In his concise and
business-like letter of acceptance-German-
toaOn Independent
IT is significant that while Pennsylvania Re-
publicans are buying newspapers in order to
bring about the defeat of Delamater no Demo-
Gratis are going into the newspaper business to
oppose Pattison.-New York Times
WILL Candidate Delamater find time during
the campaign to tell the farmers why their bill
to equalize taxation failed of passage at the
last session of the Legislature? We respectful.
ly inform him that great many of them would
like to know all about the defeat of that meas
ure. Moreover, the workingmen are anxious
to find out why their bills were put in the waste
basket. Speak out, Mr.. Delamaterl-ColuD,
Independent.
The letter Of Ex-Governor Pattison acceptinp
the nomination rendered him by the Democ.
racy of the State assembled in convention at
Scranton on the I'd Of July will commend itself
to all right-thinking citizens of the State. Mr..
Pattson does not waste words in replying to
the committee that formally apprised him of
his nomination. His communication is brief
and to the point: is just such a common-sense
document as was expected from Mr.. Pattison.
-Edston Argus
the Springfield Republican says: "The question
is: Will the honest voter help the corruption
tionists or vote for Pattison2 There are some
singular demonstrations against Mr.. Pattison.
One was of alleged Democratic veterans of the
late war in Philadelphia. who passed vehement
res olutions of disapproval Of his veto, in 1885,
of bill to appropriate money from the State
Treasury to bury penniless veterans. This
shows how beautifully the Grand Army works
in politics when circumstances favor"
Just here it may be remarked that the Re.
publicans who will vote for Mr.. Pattison will
do 1t without persuasion on the part of Demo-
Gratis and without fear of disapprovai from any
of their partisan associates. This puts phase
on the pending canvass which no past election
in Pennsylvania ever before presented 1t is
enyeloped in doubt. 1t promises canvass in
which the clear judgment and independent
action of the masses will decide the result,
without reference to what the political leaders
may do or say. It is very certain that there is
not much bossing being done anywhere In the
State at present-Harrisbsrg Independent,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
IN AWE OF A WIRE.
A New York Central Train Delayed in n
Curious Way.

New York Central Train Delayed in a
Curious Way.
NEW YORK, August 2S-An electric light
wire delayed the local train on the New York
Central road, due at the Grand Central station
at $50 P. M. yesterday, for several minutes
The locomotive which pulled the train into the
yards uncoupled before the cars had passed the
rise in the track north of the station, and the
train came to standstill at Forty-sixth street.
As another locomotive coupled on the train, q
big electric light wire fell from the bridge
above and rested on the tender and the tracks
west of the train. The engineer was afraid to
pull ahead, as the platform next the tender
was crowded with passengers who had come
out to learn the cause of delay.
If the wire was drawn tight and broken no.
hody could tell where the ends would fly or
whom they would strike. Nobody had any ap-
pliances for cutting the wire. and thoughts Of
the recent electric execution and of the victims
of live wires in the city kept everybody at a re-
spectful distance. Nearly all the passengers
had by this time left the cars and stood looking
at the little black wire that SO effectually
barred their progress. An express train came
out of the station, and when the passengers saw
it must pass oyer and cut the wire they retired
to the opposite side of the train with wonderful
unanimity and celebrity. There was no evidence
that the wire was alive when the express loco
motive cut 1t, aed the fireman quickly removed
it from the tender with q broom and the train
proceeded into the station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
The PrIZes


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THE DISPATCH will award prize of a
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECE.
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Sunday issue of THE DISPATCH for One
Year.
THE CONDITIONS.
Each article must make at least 800 and not
more than 1000 words.
Competitions must be written legibly, on one
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September 6. 1890"
Contributions must be left at The DISPATCH
Headquarters. Brunswick -Balke-C Collender Co.'s
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Correct name address and age of contestant
must accompany MSS. name only for publica-
ton If successful.
THE DISPATCH reserves the right to publish
any contribution, whether 1T be awarded prize
OF not.
The Prize Essay Contest for the first week
will close with the Exposition on Saturday
night. September
Watch for Second Weeks Prize Topic and
Ballot Bulletin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
A HAPPY MEETING.
Son Finds His Mother, From Whom He
Had Been Separated Fifteen Years.

HAMILTON, o.. August 28-George Keppler,
OF this city, is one Of the happiest of boys,
owing to the accidental discovery of the where
abouts Of his mother, whom he has not seen or
heard OF for l5 years. Mr.. Keppler Is Is years
of age, and when he was 10 years old his
mother for some reason left her husband and
family and disappeared. She was never heard
OF afterward, and her two sons both grew to
manhood without knowing whether she was
living or dead.
George always claimed that she was alive. and
that he would some day find her. He is
clerk in Q. A Stroble's game store, and on
Monday was talking to a commercial traveller
about his mother, during which conversation
Mr.. Keppler described her as he remembered
her. The gentleman knew OF just such a
woman named Keppler, a professional nurse,
In Springfield. so impressed was Mr. Keppler
with the idea that the woman was his mother,
that he took the first train for that city yester-
day morning and hunted her up. His idea
proved true. Mother and son recognized each
other, and happy meeting and long talk fol-
lowed. During the Is years. Mrs. Keppler had
spent most OF her time in the East. She had
endeavored to learn the whereabouts of her
two sons, but had failed. She is a woman
skilled in her profession a trained nurse,
and has prospered. Mr.. Keppler is desirous
that she should come to Hamilton and make
her home with him, and it is probable that she
will do so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
OUR MAIL POUCH.
Thar Hydropbobla Cure.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
In your issue Of August Is you, or Robert
McClain, mentioned or cites an instance of
man being bitten by mad dog and failed of
cure by DR.. Marchand's pills, as they were
called at that time L am pleased to see
Roberts name In print. and he states facts all
through, for mind it well. But right here
must take sides with THE DISPATCH, for the
man, Frank Houck, VINO was bitten by the
dog, was an adopted son OF the butcher referred
to- and was told that he must not get wet or be-
come overheated for some length of time after
taking the Marchand medicine, or it would not
cure. This he failed to do, for he was out driv-
ing wild cattle from the east side of Plum
creek during the wet weather and was seized
with the first it at this stream while in heated
and wet condition, followed by others that
caused his death at East hberty, being so bad
that from the bed where he lay he threw blood
and foam upon the ceiling above him.
3. +. FERREE.
EAST END PIrTSBURG August q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
BE WON, BUT MISSED THE VESSEL.

The Danger and Trouble From Engaging
In a Guessing Match.
From the New York Tribune.J
The danger and trouble that may arise from
proposing and engaging in guessing matches
have had a striking illustration in the case of
v. Maus, of No 40l4 South Fifth street, and
John s. McKeon, of Broadway and Bedford
avenue. From the meager details of the un-
fortunate affair which are at present obtain
able, it appears that one day last spring Mr..
McKeon placed in his store window large
glass jar of pins of the ordinary domestic sort
and declared, in black letters on red ground,
that the person who guessed nearest the num-
ber of pins IN the jar should have free first
class trip to Europe.
In an evil moment Mr.. Maus, an Industrious
painter, passed by the store and fell victim to
the inducement held out by Mr.. McKeon, and
he wonl The ticket, costing SlS5, was given to
him. Then he tried to sell the ticket, but fall
ing to do so, engaged passage on a ship, but
missed it when it sailed. Maus is now suing
McKeon and the agent of the line for the
value of the ticket.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
LEAVING THE MOUNTAINS.
The People Who Remain at Cresson Anx.
iousiy Awaiting the Harrisous' Arrival

The People Who Remain at Cresson Anx.
iousiy Awaiting the Harrisous' Arrival
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrAroH.i
ericsson, August ga great many guests
have left the Mountain House during the past
few days because of the damp, rainy weather..
There is, however, q goodly number here yet,
and during the next week the house will likely
be filled TO its utmost capacity. Yesterday
there was continual crowd OF people at the
station eagerly watching every incoming tram.
in the hope Of witnessing the arrival OF the
Presidential party. They were, of course, dis
appointed, but it can be stated autnoritatiyely
that the party will be here tomorrow evening.
and that the President will follow the first OF
next week.
Fires were kindled in the new Park cottage
garnished ready to receive the distinguished
guests. A delegation will be at the station In
the evening to receive them OF to-day's ar
rivals were h NJ. Bailry, Park Painter, Mr:
and Mrs. G. NJ. Laughlin, LIB. Laughltn, OF
Pittsburg and A. G. Colwell, of Cleveland.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
A VERY ODD BATTLE.

Fierce Contest Between a Mink and Black
snake Mt LiRouier.
From the Ligonier Echo.l
As 7. w. Singer and David Scully, of Laugh
linstown. were on their way home from Ligo.
nier a few days ago. a most interesting scene
presented itself at point on the turnpike near
the brick house. 1t was mink and black
snake fighting. The mink would pounce upon
the snake and sink its sharp teeth into its body
every time.
The snake would coil itself up and strike at
the mink, but its strokes were like those of a
drunken man. When its blow was spent the
mink was not there. but in return dealt the
snake pounce that brought blood from its
length. The mink became frightened at the
spectators and fed, when the snake was dis
patched.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

SENATOR PLUMB kicked in another di-
rection yesterday. When Kansas products
are concerned there is not stouter or more
extreme protectlonist than Mr.. Plumb. He
asked for an increased tariff on castor oil beans
and the Senate took the medicine kindly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
Queries and Replies.

W. W., Greensburg-Do not understand.
Please repeat request. Perhaps letter sent
astray.
ANDREW GEIsENGER, Jeannette-Address
Home Of the Good Shepherd. Troy Hill, Alle-
gheny City. Pa.
r. B. T.-Cannot tell you the average weight
OF British and American soldiers. Military ex-
perts might answer: the :question. Albany, N,
Y, is named after the Duke of York and AL
bany. 1t was so named by the English in 1884.
1t was founded by the Dutch in 1923
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

SENATOR ALDRICH presented his reci-
procity amendment in the Senate yesterday.
1t is hardly likely that the proposition to put
such immense power in the Presidents hands
will be passed as il stands. Reciprocity we be-
heye can be obtained without recourse to penal
duties-which the consumer in this country
Will have to pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
UNIVERSAL PENNY POSTAGE.
A Member of the English Parliament In This
Country TO Discuss the Project,


Country TO Discuss the Project,
,sPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHi
NEW YORK. August 2s.-J. Henniker Heaton,
member of Parliament from Canterbury, En-
gland, arrived on the steamer Majestic from
Liverpool, and was conducted to the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel where he has engaged suite of
rooms. Mr.. Heat0n is a welLknown advocate
of the adoption of universal penny postage,
and his object in visiting this country at this
time Is to make inquiries concerning his
scheme, looking forward to its eventual estao-
llshment. He will also visit Washington and
confer with Postmaster General Wanamaker
and other heads of the Postoffice Department
as to the feasibility of the project.
81 hope to confer with Postmaster General
Wanamaker regarding the establishment of a
universal penny postage" he said to a Dis
PATCH reporter when seen this evening. II
contend that the State should not make profit
out of the postoffice. My scheme is to convey
letter weighing half an ounce to any place
in the British Empire or to any point in the
United States or throughout the Empire,
including all of its remote colonies, for l
penny.
II estimate the initial cost to England at
only 100000 a year. Not an extra train or
steamship would have to be provided to carry
out the reform, for the requisite machinery is
now in full operation"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
MANS FAITHFUL FRIEND.

Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself and His
Dog Gives the Alarm.
COLUMBUS, IND. August 28-Alfred Swee-
ney, aged Is, left home early this morning to
hunt squirrels, taking with him his bird dog.
When mile and a half from this city he at
tempted to put two shells into his gun. In SO
doing one was accidentally discharged, blowing
out his right eye and rendering him uncon-
scious.
The dog returned to his home in an excited
condition. which attracted the attention of the
father Of the boy. who with friends started TO
hunt for the boy. The dog led the way to the
body. Young Sweeney was found in q dying
condition and expired two hours after.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
A USEFUL CANINE.

A 81. Louis Dog That Carries a Flag and
Signals Trains.
From the Globe-Democrat.1
The Globe Democrat had q story some time
ago about a baboon that had been taught to
turn switches, but that animal is equaled by
dog in this city that signals trains. The dogs
owner is watchman at the Gravois road cross
ing of the Oak Hill Railroad, and finding the
animal could be taught to do almost anything
but talk and eat with a fork, showed him how
to carry the flag, and now when a train comes
along the dog runs out with the flagstaff in his
mouth and waves the flag up and down. if not
as well as his master, at least well enough to
give notice of danger.
OF course the watchman does not leave his
post, but is always on hand to render assist
ance. but the dog seems to understand the
business and to take delight in it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

THE organ OF the Hon. Lewis Emery in
Bradford repels the Insinuation that the ex-
Senator contemplates compromise with the
machine. 1t is also semi-officially announced
that Mr.. Emery intends to indlct Mr.. Della
mater shortly IN speech at Bradford. In the
interest of truth and justice. if for no other
reason, we are glad to know this-though it is
hardly news of a startling kind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
Bow TO Vote,

In order to accurately test public opinion on
all the topics to be balloted for during the Ex-
position. The DISPATCH has decided to open a
Poll Book for recording the Ayes and Nays,
thus avoiding tissue ballots" and repeating"
Voters will be expected to give their names and
addresses for entry in the Poll Book, and their
vote will be set opposite, thereby ensuring ac-
curacy at all times. The Poll Book will open
with the Exposition each morning and be
closed when the lights are turned of at night.
Ladies will be permitted to vote on all popular
topics in which they. as well as their fathers
and brothers, are interested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
The Prize Essny Contest.

THE DISPATCH each week will offer Prizes
for the best Essays and Contributions on a
topic to be chosen and announced, so as to give
ample time for their preparation. The Prize
Essay Contest for the opening week will be
open only to Amateur Writers. professional
newspaper and magazine contributors being
barred. All Amateurs in Western Pennsylva-
mia can contest for the Prizes.
OPENING WEEKS PRIZE TOPICS.
For the opening week The DISPATCH will
offer the prizes announced herewith for the
best DIES CRIPTIvE ARTICLE ON THE ExPosI-
TIoN as whole. Articles must be general in
character and deal with the instructive and
unique features of the displays and attractions.
No putting in the line of designating by name
the exhibitors will be permitted. The features
and attractions can only be referred to in a gen.
eral and interesting way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
EVANGELICAL LUTHERN SYNOD.
Forty. Eighth Session Of the Pitisburg synod
at Pleasant Unity,

at Pleasant Unity.
GREENsBURG. August B.-The forty-eighth
session of the Pittsburg Synod of the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Church, convened at Pleasant
Unity to-day, There are embraced in the synod
116 ministers and 1893 congregations. There are
in attendance at the session "a ministers and 42
lay delegates.
About the first business transacted was the
election of officers for the year, which resulted
as follows: President Rev. DIR. Kunkieman;
Missionary President, Rev. D. M. Kemmerer;
English Secretary. Rev. A. R. Grapp; Treas
urer, j. A. Kearcher. Thirteen CONGREGATIONS
applied for admission. Rev. DR.. Passavant, of
Pittsburg, urged that some action be taken re-
garding the care Of destitute and orphan chill
dren.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

WITH the first shrek of the engine in
darkest Africa the chains will fall of the
natives in the slave stockades 1t will be inter-
estfng to watch the result of the race between
the locomotive and the missionary in this land
of promise
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

IT is rumored that Pittsburg viii be
dropped by one of the baseball leagues next
year. IL is to be hoped the rumor will prove
true. It's all work and very little play in Pitts
burg now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

IF the Congressional Record carries
verbatim report of Wednesdays House
proceedings the postal authorities should not
permit it to circulate outside the Capitol. 1t is
not fit reading for the home circle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
IdIeness the Breeder of Diseourent

ldleness the Breeder of Discontent.
From the Punxsutawney Spirit.l
Idleness is the great breeder of discomfort.
People who have nothing else to do spend most
of their time in grumbling and finding fault.
1t is the dry goods box statesmen who do the
most kicking about the manner in which the
affairs of the nation are conducted. and they
are generally able to prescribe remedy for
every evil. real or imaginary with which the
body polite is affected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

MINISTER SMITH at St Petersburg is
writing panegyrics on the Czar for the Phila-
delphia Press. In this Mr.. Smith shows his
diplomatic aptitude, but would Editor Smith
have printed such gauzy fiction year ago?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

SENATOR DELAMATER made the most
of his opportunity at Williams Grove yester-
day, and if the farmers decline to vote for him
it will not be because they do not know good
deal about him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

JOHN L. SULLIVAN is not much of
parliamentarian, but he is up in prize ring
rules and would make splendid Speaker of
the House. Reed cannot handle the rowdies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
''YoU are

'YoU are - liar, you - -
-!l--t*#l 81 AEf Ga So!
-. From the House proceedings.of wednes-
day. Out of respect to the Nation the blanks
are not filed in.