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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
The Kansas Alliance Leader,
Atlanta Con stitution.l

General John H. Rice the man who has been
creating somewhat of a stir at Ocala, during
the meeting of the Farmers Alliance conven-
tion, is Georgian. Just before the war he
emigrated to Kansas. and joined the Republi-
can party. which was then very strong in that
State. He stuck to the party all through the
war, and has been strong Republican ever
since. During the last elections in that State
he ran for office, and was opposed by his own
son. who beat him pretty badly in the race.
General Rice was leading citizen of Clayton
county previous to his removal from that Sec
tion, and is remembered by many of the older
settlers. His wife is related to prominent
families in that part of the State and in this
city.
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Shoppers Defended,
THE other day Teresa H. Dean, writin,

T HE other day Teresa h. Dean, writing in the
Chicago Herald cleverly combatted the
prevalent notion among men that they have a
right to chaff their wives, sisters. mothers and
even their sweethearts about their fondness for
shopping, and their habit of returning from the
shopping excursion at the time when the street
cars are most crowded, and thus forcing tired
men to give up their seats TO the
fair travellers. Miss Dean. in the
course of her remarks on this subject,
said: 1T is tiresome-this sentiment and TRADE
about women shopping. The weariest person
on the street car at night is the woman who
has spent the day, or half of it. in shopping.
There are women who m axe few purchases
and get more or less pleasure in going from
store to store and feasting their eyes on the
beautiful things. But the woman compelled
to JOIN the ranks and do the shopping for
whole family does more actually hard work
than four-ffths of the men who complain that
the street cars are not reserved for their ex-
elusive use at or o'clock. 1t is physical
and mental labor and is as important in run
ming the affairs of the family as the work done
by the husband. At this time of the year
it is literally impossible to do any great
amount of shopping and get homo before
night. The stores are crowded and much
more time is given to waiting than to shopping.
Sensible women are perfectly willing to stand
while the tired man buries his head in his
newspaper, but it is aggravating to be con-
sidered usurper of the standing room. And
in addition they would enjoy the privilege of
deciding for themselves whether it is possible
to get through with shopping before this
sacred hour"
Yesterday doctor was talking to me of the
number of cases of nervous prostration and
kindred troubles that he had encountered, and
in reply to my query he said that shopping"
was form OF feminine dissipation that un-
doubtedly had its victims.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A Reformed Drunkards Biography.

Eatonton (Ga.) Messengcr.]
Forty years ago, in Walton county. Ga, a
brilliant young man died. A few years preyi-
ous to his death he came into a fortune of
100000 He took on habits of dissipation; he
became a physical wreck; he scattered his
fortune to the winds; he reformed and lived
long enough to write history of his life as
drunkard, and ten days before he died he left
the manuscript with Mr.. g. NJ. Galloway, then
of Walton, now OF Putnam, with the request
to have it published in book form. That is
what Mr. Galloway is going to do after SO long
a time. The book Is called "A Trip to He'll, or
the Memoirs of a Reformed Drunkard." We
are told that 1t is exceedingly well written, and
that number of women on Peachtree street,
Atlanta, are going to push its sale. If the
profits warrant such action, one half Of what is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
disappearing Southern Life.

Richmond State.1
1t is easy to understand why the Northern
illustrated magazines and papers during the
war showed the South and her people in an un-
favorable pictorial light, but why should they
follow the same line after quarter of century
of peace? Even the cleverest magazines and
weeklies IN the North always have abominable
pictures when they deal with Southern scenes
and people. They always portray dilapidated
houses. rotten fences untidy surroundings, and
men and women who look slouchy, haggard
and uncouth, or else wild-eyed and ferocious.
How long are these pictorial libels to continue1
1t is high time for the editors and artists of the
North to recognize the fact that our people,
their dress and their houses are not a century
behind the progress of the age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

The fact that Pittsburg has just had an
experience with overhead electric wires that
produced fatal results is widely noticed. But
an interesting feature in connection with this
is the announcement made some time ago that
all the overhead wires would be removed from
the downtown part of the city within year.
AS the greater part of the year has elapsed
with no more tangible results than new and
fatal demonstration, Of the need for their
removal, people generally viii agree that it is
beginning to be time that something was
done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

The news of suffering among South Da-
kota farmers is pretty thoroughly substan-
tiated, and appeals for the aid of the destitute
pioneers of that young State can hardly be
neglected Some parts of North Dakota are
also destitute, but the commercial bodies of
that State say they can take care of their own
needy people. The boomers of the new States
are 10th to let reports of starving farmers come
East; and they have the right to prevent it by
furnishing the supplies on their own account.
But they must not let people starve to death
for the sake of keeping up land sales.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
OUR MAIL POUCH.
The Italians Are Law-Abiding Citizen


To the Editor of The Dispatch
Several Pittsburg papers have been circulat-
ing the report that the Italian miners engaged
by the Irwin coal companies are going about
town carrying arms and threatening to shoot
anybody who will interfere with them. Moth.
ing more villainously untrue has ever appeared
IN the columns of the American press AS
resident of Irwin, and as an Italian myself, 1
deem 1t my duty to vigorously protest against
such slanders. which simply aim to discredit
class of law-abiding citizens. think it is time
to call a halt to such policy, which is thor
oughly in contradiction to the tenets of Amer
lean liberty and the Constitution. This way of
raging war against whole nationality by
reason of their willingness to earn an honest
living is indeed unworthy of the character and
tradition of the American people. Will you
kindly insert IN your paper this protest OF
mine? Should somebody, doubling my asser-
tion, desire to enter a discussion regarding the
morals and character of the Italian element,
will be glad to meet him.
Respectfully YOURS.
LOUIS CASABoNA.
Editor Philadelphia VesuUio.
IRWIN, PA, Dec. 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
A Warm Finale.

Coon old Uncle Henry and four-year.old
Tom, his nephew, were in conference.
Asked how he put i'll his time the small boy be-
gan with breakfast. buried over play time to
dinner, then through more play to supper and
then paused in doubt.
"Well, Tom. what comes after support" asked
his uncle.
The boys big eyes looked fxedly into space,
but his lips never moved.
Surely something comes after supper?' the
elder repeated.
"Y-e-e-s," said Tom with a reluctant effort.
"Well, what is it?'
II get whipped mostlyr'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
The Growing Pride of America.

From the New York Tribune.l
The new navy is already source of honest
pride among Americans. In the course of a
few years shipGuilders have been enabled to
rival the best work of European yards. The
cruisers compare favorably in speed with the
fastest war vessels aaoat, and the battle-ships
promise to be among the most formidable and
seaworthy of modern floating batteries. The
nation might have adopted ten years ago the
policy of having its new feet built and armed
abroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

SECRETARY WINDOW very properly re-
fuses to use any portion of the 100000 900 re-
serve for legal tender notes, to relieve the
money market. But since this 30 per cent re-
serve is confessedly ample to make the legal
tenders as good as gold. why not use some part
of the 100 per cent reserve on gold and silver
certificates in the purchase of bonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

CONGRESS never had better chance to
abolish gerrymanders In Congressional dis
tricts than it now has," remarks an organ.
True; and if it will trrn out bill that will
abolish Republican gerrymanders as well as
Democratic ones it will do great deal toward
making up for past blunders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A BALTIMORE HEROINE.
Suffering From Rheumatism She Leaves
Her Bed to be Married.

BALTIMORE, Dec 10.-Miss Sallie Ross won
the admiration of her sex last night when, not
witnstanding her sufferings from an attack of
iniammatory rheumatism, and contrary to the
orders of her physician. she left her bed to go
to church and get married. She had been suf-
fering intensely the night previous and could
with difficulty stand, but she was determined
not to disappoint her friends to whom invita-
tions has been sent.
The groom insisted that the ceremony should
take place at the house, and so consoled her
parents and the physician, but the bride had
will of her own and she had her way. She was
well wrapped up and was driven direct to the
Fulton Avenue Presbyterian Church. where
the Rev. E. H. Robbins performed the cere-
mony during which she leaned on the arm of
the groom. She was subsequently taken back
home and went to bed again. To-day she feels
better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

THE death of child rarely happens that
will cause more widespread sorrow and sym
pathy than will be felt by all who hear Of the
death of the boy who was the original of "Lit-
tie Lord Fauntleroy." His characteristics, as
idealized in that charming story and drama
have caused delight to the entire English
speaking world; and Mrs. Burnett will have the
sympathy of countless millions in her loss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A LOST PICTURE FOUND.
1t Disappeared at the Close of the Centen-
niaI Exhibition.

nlal LAnlDlGlOus
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.-After passing
through various hands for IA years, a dispute
has arisen over large and handsome oil paint
ing, which hangs in the corridor of the Girard
House, in this city. The picture was the work
of Philip h. Holmes, an artist, of Gardiner,
Me-, who sent it to the Centennial exhibition
in 1875 as part of the exhibit of American
artists. The subject represented view of the
Adirondack mountains from Vermont, and was
valued at s., 600. At the close of the exhibi-
tion the picture suddenly disappeared. all
hopes of placing it being abandoned by Mr..
Holmes.
Some time ago one of Mr.. Holmes pupils was
walking through the corridor of the hotel when
found it to be the work of his master. The re-
suit of the discovery was a suit in replevin,
which was entered yesterday in Common Pleas
Court The defendants in the suit are entirely
exonerated from any implication in the disap-
pearance of the picture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

The renewed evidences that the discon-
tent among the Sioux was caused by the fact
that they were half starved, calls for a very
searching and sharp investigation of the
officials who are responsible for the failure to
supply them with full rations. The ghost
dances should, if the allegations are true, be
productive of some political ghosts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
public the economies produced by acting in
unison.n
TIE plan of'senator Inpalls to secure tn,

The plan of Senator Ingalls, to secure the
votes in the Kansas City Legislature necessary
to his election nv getting the Supreme Court
OF that State to decide'in favor of the eighteen
Republicans, claiming additional seats there,
has received stunning blow in the shape of a
decision from that court that they are not en-
titled to their seats Thus Senator Ingalls,
idea of getting his reelection by aid Of the
Supreme Court, turns out to have been an
iridescent dream
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
WHAT Exc1TEs pH1LADELPH1ANs.

A Budget of News Which Shows How the
Village is Enjoying Itself.
From the philadelphia Record.I
Colds.
Cold feet
Red noses.
Rosy cheeks.
Failing horses.
Slippery tracks.
Cars behind time.
A few sleighs out.
Blacksmiths busy.
Cranky telephones.
Outside workers idle.
Extra coal consumed.
Boys throwing snowballs.
Biggest since the blizzard.
A boom in gum boot sales.
Drivers walk to keep warm.
Street car sweepers were out.
One snow shoveler made 81 40.
Girls always slide left foot first.
Skirts that sweep the pavement.
Asphalt streets crowded with sleds.
Not many earrings are sold for day wear.
Feathers are used for high shoulder effects,
ETC., etc., as above,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
AnIndian AppelIation.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please give origin and definition of the word
"Totem." ROBERT MILLER
MARKLE, Pa, Dec. 9.
The word was used by the North American
Indians to designate a rude drawing of a beast
or bird. sometimes scratched on a grave, as a
symbolic name.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

The com bination of manufacturers of the
wooden parts of wagons and coaches will ad-
vance the price of the products ten per cent on
January l. OF course this combination was for
the exclusive purpose of securing to the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Oil City's Slippery Sidewalks.

From the OIL City Blizzard.]
A stranger in Oil City might reasonably sup
pose. from the antics of persons coming down
from Cottage Hill, that they were trying the
ghost dance
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

From the st. Louis Globe e-Democrat (Rep.)l
The Republican managers in Pennsylvania
will make grave mistake if they attempt to
discipline those members of the party who
scratched the State ticket in the recent cleo
ton. A better policy would be to conciliate
such voters by assuring them that they will
never again be asked to support ticket with
such an Objectionable man at the head of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
The Spanish Dancer Again,

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please inform me through your paper which
is proper "Carmencita' or "Carminceta," and
what is the meaning, and settle dispute.
e. 3. REED.
1.-The proper spelling is "Carmencta," and il
is the name of a Spanish dancer who has re-
Gently been the rage in New York;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

So WE are told that President Harrison
will not accept denomination unless the Fed
eral election bill Is passed. Probably not-for
the same reason that the proverbial boy would
not eat his supper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Another Insult Added to Injury.

From the Chicago Times.l
Poor, fdgety old St Louis is so worried over
the prospect of an Indian war that she puts her
night-cap on wrongside out ever night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

AS the late financial complications permit
the Republican organs to ascribe them to the
elections, and the Democratic organs to charge
them to the tariff, one class of the public is
entirely satisfied with the situation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
That is According to Rule.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
If in playing euchre l order up my partner
can play it alone and count four times, when
have the cards? BIC,
PITTsBURG, Dec. 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

ranks among the foremost dailies. Its makeup
is particularly attractive. The arrangement of
the Presidents message IN its columns on
Tuesday was such as to merit favorable COM
nent from all its readers, each feature of the
paper being appropriately headed calling ready
attention thereto.-Nercer Dispatch and Re-
publican. Kind words should never die, hence
these are reproduced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Hungry for Revenge.

From the Chicago News
Succi is not the only peripatetic statue of
hunger in America. Mr.. Ingalls,, of Kansas
has an appetite that has been sharpening ever
since the 4th of November.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
HER FIRST RIDE ON A TRAIN.

Lady 81 Years Old Has New Experience
in Travelling.
EAToNToN. GA, Dec. 10-For the first time
IN her life Aunt Sookey Young was on a rail-
road rsain yesterday. She went from Eatonton
to Macon on the Middle Georgia and Atlantic.
She is in her 9lst year. has lived in Putnam
county all her life, and in Eatonton where he
could see train daily, but tor the first time
rode on one to-day. At the request of some
friends in Eatonton to-day she accompanied
them to Macon and return, and seemed to en-.
Joy the trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

It's all right to copy a mans manners, but
you will get into trouble if you copy his sigma
ture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Rose Ann Moody.

Mrs. Rose Ann Moody, mother Of the late
Colonel w. H. Moody, of the l3sth Pennsylvania
Volunteers, died yesterday afternoon, in her
SlstNear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

Must Grin and Bear 1t,
The clerk of the weathers teaser,
Why don't he this foolishness stopf
Now if he could furnish freezer
The snow wouldn't turn into slop,
CUBA is in about as bad box as Ireland but
is spared the talk with which poor Erin is
afflicted.
A GREAT many millionaires seem to have
been existing on air.
f. IRELAND would get home rule quicker if she
could only manage to rule some of the rulers
IF all the farmers go into politics Uncle Jerry
Rusk will be compelled to furnish them with
a text book on vote raising.
ALL the talk about burying the wires is
merely on the surface. Get down to business,
gentlemen.
IT is easier to speak kindly than Grossly. A
smile gathers quicker than scowl, and looks
prettier, too.
PEEvIsH folk are like overgrown children
They expect to be treated like sensible people,
and are constantly annoying US.
If woman is let alone she will eventually find
out where she belongs.
HoUsEKEEPERs frequently have to tell
Mary Ann to get up and dust.
FROZEN tramps who failed in an attempt to
knock out Jack Frost with whisky are appear.
ing in the casualty columns.
THE hat firms that have failed apparently
failed to reap any benefit from the landslide
last fall.
SIsTERLY advice is all very nice, but it's
nicer il rendered by some other fellows sister
You can't go through the world slip-shod in
winter time without falling.
But They Must Talk.
Woman, woman, you're puzzle,
Source of all our joy and woe;
If We could your gossip muzzle,
Peace would flourish here below
THE dentist occasionally fills an aching void
in the face of humanity.
KEEP your ears open and your mouth shut
and You are liable to hear something without
interrupting the story.
You cannot even start sentence without a
capital.
THE Road Commission is making splendid
start to get out of the mud.
FAITH will do a good deal, but it will not
check disease without the aid of medicine and
hygiene.
Asa newspaper THE PITTsBuRG Drsp ATcH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Cushing,s.Manua1 is the Standard,

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Kindly inform me the best book or authority
to obtain for full information on parliamentary
laws and rulings. PRESIDENT,
PITTsBURG, Dec. s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

IF you skim the news you hardly get the
cream of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Who Knows ANYTHING About This?

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
When and under what circumstances was the
power granted to commissioned officers of the
United States Army and Navy to perform mar.
rage ceremonies? ROBERT II. GRAHAM
ALLEGHENY CITY Dec. 9.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Republican Policy in PENNSYLVANIA.

PARNELL has his Irish up, and the fun is
just about to begin. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Discriminating in Favor of Lo.

From the Atlanta Constitution.I
The Government having armed the Indians
with Winchesters, is now engaged in arming
the whites with army muskets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Business Offlce--Corner Smithf1eld

Vol. 45, No. 3f.- Entered nj Piusburg Postofice,
November Ii. ISS7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

WHEN the ice is soft clean of your pave
ment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
VOTING FOR SENATOR.

A Close Contest Being Waged in the South
Carolina Legislature.
COLUMBIA, Dec. l0.-The General Assembly
in joint session to-day took a second ballot for
United States Senator. 1t resulted as follows:
Irby 63; HAMPTON, 42; Donaldson, As.
1rby gained eight votes over his vote OF yes
terday and lacks but II of election.