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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
Is THE IRoQUOIs HooDoOED
Sailors Who Desert Her Say That She Un-
doubtedly Is.

Sailors Who Desert Her Say That She Un-
doubtedly Is.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2.-The Iroquois is
further away than ever from making her trip
to Samoa, as contemplated by the Secretary.
The elements have heretofore conspired to de-
feat the aims of the Secretary, the man-of-war
being driven by adverse winds out of her
course, also being obliged TO return to her
dock for repairs on several occasions. Through
all this the crew stayed by the old ship, SEEM
lngly out of regard for her commander. Cap
tain Bishop; but so many mishapS have finally
unsettled the sailor mind and men have been
deserting by wholesale since the vessels return
to Mare Island.
The Iroquois was to have gone to sea last
week, but her machinery got out OF order. On
Tuesday last she went to Mare Island. On that
night five of her men left her; on the next
night ten more followed. 1t was mystery
how the men got away, but all attempts to find
out were fruitless. The men continued to pour
out of the vessel like rats from wreck. 1t is
now estimated that no less than 40 have dis
appeared. Most of the deserters came to this
city. but some of them jumped into the bay and
swan to the Vallejo shore, escaping to the In
terror. The men who arrived here made their
escape with the connlvance of the italian fish
ing boatmen who infest that neighborhood-
Among the deserters were many picked men OF
the navy. who had served in the Trenton and
Vandalia, which were wrecked at Samoa year
ago last March. A number of them have been
given medals for heroic conduct during that
frightful storm and were thought to be the last
likely to leave. One of the deserters said that
the Iroquois was "hoodoor and that the crew
did not propose to take any more chances in
her. They were willing, however, to go in any
other vessel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
NO LONGER NATIONAL.
The White House Now n Private Residence
-Lige Halford Buried.

-Lige Halford Buried.
,sprc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
NEW YORK, June pa very bright young
fellow and experienced Washington cor
respondent now employed in the Capital on
an administration organ in New York, tells
me some very funny things about the White
House.
'The White House." said he. sis nothing but
a big political refrigerator Nobody goes
there, Not even members of the Cabinet go
there when they can help it. As for the news
paper correspondents. we have been IN very
hard luck ever since Harrison came in. Ihere
could scarcely be a wider contrast than the
White House now and what it was under Pres,
ident Cleveland. You remember the genlal
Dan Lamont and how the boys liked MIN.
There used to be soiAe pleasure In going up lot
news then. although we didn't get much most OF
the time Lamont was the man who represented
his chief Halford, the present Private Secre-
tary, represents nobody. He is afraid to open
his mouth about anything. There is no sucn
thing as news being got out OF the Wnlte
House now.
II tell you it is no exaggeration to say tne
White House under Harrison is the residence
of an exclusive private family. without as many
callers as a family in ordinary social life nave
been up there when but two cards we're on Chas
Leuffler's desk. Harrison is not man who IN
vItes condolences or attracts confidants. am
Republican, and venture the opinion that ne
will go out of the White House for good when
his term expires, and that he stands no more
chance for denomination by his party than L
stand for the Chief Justiceship of the Supreme
Court of the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
STATE NEWS BREvITIEs.

THE capital stock of the Philadelphia Record
has been fixed at 81, ,000, 900.
READING has just added an ice manufactur-
ing plant to its other industries.
AN S0-year-old York citizen walked from
Gettysburg to his home on Friday.
THE death rate among the children in Ches-
ter is largely in excess over last year.
BARRY STETLER, IA years of age. was in
stantly killed by Pennsylvania train at Co.
Iumbia Saturday morning.
READING business men urge Councils to re-
consider their action refusing the Schuylkill
Valley Railroad Company permission to ex-
tend their lines in that city.
NEXT Saturday Colonel L. F. Watson will
conduct competitive examination in his office
at Warren. to select boy to appoint to the
Annapolis Naval Academy.
MOSES CHEvANsKI has arrived in Chester
from one of the large Russian cities to sue for
damages for the loss of a son, who was killed
by the falling of an elevator.
THE Erie BARRIERS are anxious to close their
shops on Sunday. and the Barbers' Union will
issue circular to the patrons of the several
shops asking them to remain away on Sunday.
A SCRANTON jury recently, finding that the
defendant in the case was guiltless and that
the prosecution was senseless one, asked the
Court il the costs could not be put upon the
lawyers The Court, of course, ruled that the
LAWYERS could Eot thus be made responsible
for their blunders, ruling which saves a vast
number of the profession from speedy bank
ruptcy.
A SETTER dog belonging to citizen OF
Greensburg Pa, died recently and its owner
decided to hold post mortem to ascertain the
cause of DEATH and when on the evening the
dead dogs stomach was cut. a large blacksnake
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
sraNLEY,s FIELD oF ACTION.

EIr. Henry NJ. Stanley's acceptance Of the
post of Governor of the Congo Free State
not only shows where the future field of
effort will lie for one of the most interesting
personalities of this day, but it holds out the
pronise that the most direct means Of carry
ing civilization to the heart OF Africa will
be pushed with all of Stanley's energy and
activity. The fact that Stanley will thus be
kent clear of the strife produced by inter
national jealousy and greed, over the diyi-
sion of the East coast between the European
Powers. is not alone fortunate for Stanley,
but it is equally auspicious for civilization.
The Congo Free State is especially the
creation Of Stanley. He discovered and ex-
plored the great river which forms its high
way. He opened up the road by which its
nayigable waters are reached from the coast,
founded the trading stations, conducted the
negotiations with native chiefs and inspired
the work which has established the pacific
rule OF that authority over the thousands OF
miles OF rivers that lie between Stanley
Falls and the West coast In transient
fit Of disinterested fairness, the European
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
cLEws' FINANCIAL CIRCULAR.
Impossible TO Intelligently Forecast the Out
come of the Present Situation.

come of the Present Situation.
NEW York, June 22.-The course of the
stock market during the past week has justi-
fed the counsel given in our recent advices to
operate within conservative limits and with
due regard to the possibility OF unsettled
prices. The market by no means lacks specu-
lative spirit; but that spirit lacks positiveness
of direction. There is no clear prospect in any
quarter, and nothing in the near future suf-
ficientlY certain to encourage transactions. 1t
is lust such a market as this that suits the
'hears;'' and the business of the last few days
has consequently been largely confined to the
room traders" who have had some success In
selling down the more yielding class Of stocks.
1t is almost impossible to intelligently fore
cast the outcome of the present situation OF the
silver question. The Senate's action on the
House bill leaves it plain enough what the
Upper House unanimously desires: but VINO
can say how far Senators would concede from
that position? 1t may be taken for granted
that in final conference, the House would
make large concessions to the Senate; but who
shall divine what would be the action of the
Sphynx-like President upon compromise
went beyond the original House bill, which is
supposed to have been Mr.. Harrison's ult-
matum?
The money market remains active at full
rates. and although relief is sure to come after
July l. vet the prolongation of high rates be-
yond the time anticipated disturbs confidence
in a measure. The tirmness of foreign ex-
change and the current shipments of specie,
although made under special circumstances
and at a probable loss. also act unfayorab.y
upon the loan market. Under the foregoing
circumstances, and Notwithstanding that the
market has some important elements OF
strength that may affect prices favorably at a
later stage. we do not regard the situation at
the moment as encouraging to free buying. and
would advise purchasing only on pronounced
drops and realizing on every moderate advance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
OUR SUMMER STORMS.

The exceptional character of the season in
the alienation from close and sultrv weather
to sudden and violent storms, received new
illustration yesterday. The damage wrought
bv the attack of wind and rain was most
noticeable in the carrying away of the false
work at the Smithfield street bridge and
the sinking of boat. Whether more seri-
Gus damage was inflicted by this storm at
other points or not, the frequency and vio-
lence shown by our storms this season has
singular bearing on the change of climatic
conditions that is alleged to be taking place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY.

Harduppe-Let's see. L owe you two
dollars.
Merritt-Yes.
.1Well. I've lust got the sum. can pay it to
Won. but II did I'D be broke. so III keep IL.
Wen call the old debt square, and this Is new
loan. How does that strike you!'-A1'''S''''
american.
Mrs. Jones-Whv are you SO anxious
abou. the arrival Of the steamer from EUROPE
PbvIIis-Oh. nothing much; only papa ordered
. Cnnnt from Germany for me, and it's about
time he was here.-SifttHgS
he Smith lat church fair, where rafting
& - rrogresssS-This reminds me Of . little Incl
dentthat happened to me out West.
Tsnarelda Longcofin-What was ltE
naSmItb-Iwas in a train when IL was robbed
Sgtngs.
A, observant Somerville man says that
- an g. Garden hose this season seems to be
or,IIv black with tendency toward shaded
kein-s hon the grass is unusaIy high and wet
SomeruiLe Journal
pev Rounder-I feel as if my sermons
Nd mad great effect. The ballet has hardly = leg
left to stand on.
of that one AS long as there's leg left the bal
Ia, will fourish.-NeD York Herald.
Rripps-What an eloquent sermon Mr..
tonpwind preached in favor of a belief in future
life. There be no DOUBT that he Is q firm be-
lfeyer in an eternity.
Braggs-Yes; he thinks that when eternity be-
etns he will have chance 10 preach as long
sermon as he nkes.-Tsrre Hdute Express.
Mrs. Della Creme-What in the world 10
that awful racket in the nbrary9 Somebody being
murdered?
Mrs. Calvin (calmly)-No; that Is my husband
He is discussing revision with Deacon Oldschoo-
Lfpptncotts Magazine.
THE LENGTHY SERMON.
The entire congregation,
With sad resignation,
Listened to the sermon for an hour or more:
And when he said ''Lastly,"
A smile that was ghastly
Lit the whole church from the snanee % S tns
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
AMONG THE POLITICIANS.

THE lines of the Pattison forces have weak
ened considerably within the past week. but
they are working hard to mend the breach.
THE split in the Philadelphia Democratic
delegation will greatly strengthen Wallaces
chances tor the Gubernatorial nomination.
THE Iroquois Club delegation to the Demo
cratic State Convention will be headed by ex-
Representative George Morgan. its President.
THE Republican nomination for Governor is
virtually settled. but the fight an the Demo
cratic side will continue until the balloting has
ended.
SENATOR DELAMATER's nomination will be
made on the first ballot, il necessary. The
Philadelphia delegates want to be with the
winner.
The members of the West Philadelphia Re-
publican Club seemingly desire PASSWORDS
nomination for Lieutenant Governor, but he is
not in the race.
CHARLES e. VOORHEES,. Resident Clerk of
the House of Representatives at Harrisburg,
will be named as Senate Librarian to succeed
John G. Delaney.
SENATOR QUAY, in spite Of all the pressure
brought to bear him, has reiterated his
declaration of non-interference in the Guber-
Material contest.
SENATOR GEORGE HANDY SMITH. who is a
warm friend of Senator Quay. declares that
the Republican majority in this State will not
fall short of 10000.
THE statement that the anti Wallace people
really prefer some candidate other than Patti
son. has caused many look in the direction Of
ex-Chairman Hensel.
MAJOR MoNTooTH. of Pittsburg. will be
nominated for Lieutenant Governor If he can
be persuaded to accept the second place on the
ticket.-PhIddelphia Times.
POSTMASTER MEYERS, of Harrisburg, "a
Cleveland hvld-oyer) wants to succeed Kisner
as Chairman of the Democratic State Commit
| tee, provided Wallace receives the nomination
for Governor.
THE Hensel boom for Governor has taken
hold. and many of the Philadelphia politicians
predict his nomination. Hensel would receive
the support of all factions, his work as Sta'e
chairman emitting him to recognition
THE latest joke is the suggestion OF quay S ss
a candidate for Governor of PenDsyivania. 90
confident are his supporters that they nave a., -
ready slated wanamaker as his suecesso, IN
the Senate, and Mayor Filter, of Philade,pnia
as his successor as Postmaster General az
confidence men Quay's supporters are gIeA'
] success.-Sapannab NewG
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
THE SILVER LATCH Is LIFTED.

ssThe silver latch is lifted"
Ana the silver cord is loosen'd,
And the pitcher. at the fountain,
Broken lies;
But the promise God hath spoken,
Is a pledge can meier be broken,
And the soul that in him trusteth-
Never dies.
''The silver latch is lifted"
Of the crystal gates of Eden,
And pure spirit, bAssful,
Eyermore-
Enters through the shining portals
Of the mansions of the angels
To the peace that for the righteous
Is in store.
''The silver latch is lifted" -"
And bright pinions, now unfetter'd,
Through empyrean realms, enchanted,
Upward soar,
,Bove cerulean heights, supernal,
To celestial spheres eternal,
Where there's ne'er pang Of sorrow
ANY more.
sTbe silver latch is lifted"
And the music of the river
swells. in rhythmic measure, ever,
'Gainst the shore
In the mystic land of Beulsh,
In the kingdom of Jehovah,
Where s'the silver cord is loosen'd"
Nevermore.
- ssThe silver latch is lifted,''
And the angels smile. eated.
AS they wafL pilgrim homeward
To that rest
Where elysium never endeth,
Nor dirge of sorrow blendeth
With the perfect nallelujahs
Of the blessd. Francs,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
THAT FEDERAL ELECTION BILL.

THE caucus Federal election bill Is a bill to
count a Republican majority into the Fifty
second Congress, no matter how the people may
happen to vote.-Neto York World.
THE House will try to pass the Federal cleo
ton law II may Probably it will. The rock
ahead for this bill is the discussion 1t VIII re-
ceive in the Senate, body wherein it has not
vet been learned that free speech is treason
Kansas City Times.
Mr.. REED will feel the tether tighten before
he gets through with this last enterprise OF his
Does this home guard think that he can
achieve results which to Grant, the soldier
patriot the idol of his army, were imposslble?-
Washington Critic.
If such an election law as the Republican
caucus now contemplates be enacted, there is
very likely to be an Uprising. and before II all
the corrupt and revolutionary contrivings OF
the hoater funders will go down like reeds De-
fore gale--NeW York Star.
1T is a fact which cannot be successfully dis
puted that dishonest elections are the only
things menaced by the new law. 1t will not
be put into operation at all. except In districts
where local officials cannot be relied upon to
conduct fair elections.-Kdnsds City Journal
THERE is some difference of opinion between
the President and Speaker Reed regarding the
details of Federal election bill. but there is no
difference whatever between them regarding
the necessity of enacting some measure deal
ing with this question.-St. Louts Globe-Demo-
crat.
THE gentlemen who are pushing Federal
election law are doing 1t because they believe
it may help their party. We believe it would
only help to ruin it. We should not care much
about that. We prefer peace and patience.
Tf.e negro is doing well-only he is getting no
offices.-NeW York Herald.
THE proposed election bill is full of danger
to the peace of the country. The people will
not quietly submit to being robbed OF their
rights. They elected Mr. Tilden President in
1876, but the returning boards in the South
made it possible for Mr.. Hayes to become Presi-
dent. Another outrage like that woulc not be
SO easily settled as that one was.-Saudnnah
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
OUR MAIL POUCH.
rh. Devil and The Deep Sea-.


To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
What is meant by the old expression, BE
tween the devil and the deep sea" III.
MCKEEsPoRr, June Il
TTbe meaning of the phrase is apparent, to
be between dangers of equal magnitude-but
the real origin of the phrase is not easily found.
The first use of the expression that we can nnd
in literature is in a work printed in LONDON IN
1887. entitled Expedition With Mackay's Regi-
ment " by Colonel Monroe. This regiment was
with the army of Gustavus Adolphus, and was
engaged in battle with the Austrians. The
Swedish gunners did not elevate their guns
properly, so their shot fell into the ranks OF
their allies The Scottish regiment. therefore,
with the enemy on one side, and on the other
the laundering gunners Of the Swedes. was,
SAYS the historian, 'between the devil and the
deep sea-" But the phrase was probably an old
one at that time, and may even 90 back to the
time OF the Hebrew exodus. when the Israelites
had the Red Sea in front and Pharaoh and bis
army behind them.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
NOTABLE EVENT IN BRADDocK.
Dedication of rhe New and Hnndsome
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Methodist Episcopal Church.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
BRADDocK, June 22-The dedication OF the
elegant and costly new Methodist Episcopal
Church here to-day marked an important
epoch in the history here Of that particular
faith. The services in the morning began at
1890 before 1000 people by the singing OF an
e9en Of Williamsburg; HRhnsa DR.. I. N. Boyle then
announced hymn No. ss2 in the Methodist
hymnal. Rev: j 7. Leak, OF the North !, ave, We
morning sermon. His text was from st. John:
Il have finished the work which Thou gayest
me to do" The speaker said life may
leads religious life it is perfected, perfected
and then man can say, 1T ls nnisneu,
This was so in our creation, but it was not un-
tll God made man In his own likeness tnaE n, tne
is great conflict still gong on between tne
Savior and the devil. But when the END is
near we shall be able to hear the CLASH OF
the seed of man has bruised the serpents
headf"
DR.. BOYLE then said he desired to raise sl0.-
600, the amount needed to pay the indeotedness
of the church. after they had received what
had been tied up in the sale of the old one,
through the Redman heirs disputing the same
by taking the case to the supreme Court, after
the sale mad been confirmed by Judge Ewing.
In very short time s., 500 we're contributed be-
sides what was taken UP by collection.
At the platform meeting in the afternoon
another large crowd assembled. Three of the
former pastors of the church were present. and
each gave brief history of the time he was pas
tor in charge. They were Rev. R. I. Miller OF the
Bingham Street Church, OF the Soutnsidei Rev
L. Mcclure. of the Fifth Avenue Church, Plus
burg, and Rev. j. ]. Mcllyar, OF Homestead:
Miss Stasa Bridges read lengthy history OF
the Sunday school since its inception IN lo2o
Rev. Mr.. Miller said that according TO the
SecreJarys books of the Pittsburg Conferences,
the Braddock Fields Church goes back as early
as 1884. He said his grandfather, Rev: Joseph
Wright, had charge Of the Braddock circuit In
1886 He. himself, came in 80 years later. he
related some other very interesting remlnls-
cences At the conclusion of this meeting 800
more was added to the morning fund in ADDITION 10
to what was raised by basket collection. In the
evening the Rev c. e. Wilson, of the Emery
Street Church, East End, in his sermon, highly
commended the Braddock church and pastor
for being SO persistent in erecting such a
church, and hoped it to be lasting monument
to them. Another call at this meeting was
made for funds and those in attendance re-
sponded llberally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-23
When Meteors Are Visible.

To the Editor OF Ine DIBpatcH.
Ihave often read accounts Of the brilliancy
Of falling meteors, soon by night Now can you
tell me- if a meteor should fall In the daytime
whether it would be visible? HENRY
WAsHINGToN, Pa. June Il.
when a meteor falls at night, ball Of fire
is seen. This fire ball is usually followed by
luminous train, which sometimes remains vls-
ible for some minutes after the meteor itself
has disappeared. At times 1t vanishes by sim
ply fading in the distance, and occasionally 1t
bursts like a rocket. 1t happens sometimes
that the meteor is heard in its passage, the
noise resembling roar, with now and then
violent detonations; the noise is often heard so
miles away especially the final explosion Says
Prof. Young. of Princeton College: "If the fall
occurs by day. the luminous appearances are
mainly wanting, though sometimes white
cloud Is seen and the train may be visible. In
few cases aerolites have fallen almost silently,
and without warning."l