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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Hon. ii. G. Fisher.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
HUNTINGDON. PA, May S.-Hon. II. g. Fisher,
of this place. died suddenly this morning at PUNK
sutawney of heart failure, He was So years OF age
In 1876 he represented the Thirtythird district in
the State Senate, defeating Chambers McKibbin
Democrat. While in the senate he took an active
part in the project to establish a State Reforma-
tory, and was principally instrumental in having
this city selected as its location. Before the ex-
piration of his Senatorial term he was chosen in
1875 over VIM. S. Sturges to represent the Eigh-
teenth district in the Forty-seventh Congress- He
reelected In 1850 over X. Milton SpeeF but de-
clined q third nomination because of exacting
private business. He was the first Repu blican
Representative sent to Congress from this district
and succeeded Alexander H. Stephens Chair
man of the Committee on Coinage, Weights and
Measures. He also served on the committee on the
law regulating the election of President and Vice
President. AT the instance of President GARFIELD
he fathered and championed the Republican silver
bill. He was President OF the PunXsutawney Coal
and Coke Company, and was also director in the
Birwind Coal Mining Company. He was President
of the Huntingdon ReTOrmatory. His remains
were brought to is late home here tonight, and
will be Inferred on Saturday afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
CURBING THE STANDARD,

Attorney General Watson, of Ohio, has
brought suit in quo warranto, in the Su-
preme Court, to take rom the Standard Oil
Company its charter, for violation of the
laws in various ways, as detailed at length
in another column. The suit is based upon
the alleged fact that the Standard Oil Com
panv, as chartered in Ohio, has virtually
ceased to exist; that it has surrendered its
right for control and management of its busi-
ness TO the nine trustees of the Standard OIL
Trust, and that none of these trustees live in
Ohio. The petition sets forth other viola
tions of Ohio laws, but the principal point
is the fact that the Board of Directors are
non-residents.
According to Attorney General Watson's
statement of the case, he is amply justified
in the proceeding. and is only fulfilling his
duty to the State in so doing. II is signif-
cant of the growth of the belief that power
full corporations are beyond the reach of the
law, that this suit is regarded by lawyers
generally as unlikely to succeed. But
Attorney General Watson w.ll find that his
action is approved bv the people at large, if
it shall curtail oy ever so little the grasping
rspacity of the Standard octopus.
So accustomed have people grown to
seeing corporations defy the law that a
motive other than that inspired by duty is
already sought for Attorney General Wat
sons course. 1t is suggested that the rail-
roads whose traffic has suffered by the pipe
line competition are behind the suit. Mr..
Watson denies this, and we prefer to be-
lieve that his purpose is to enforce the law,
and that conscientious sense of duty is his
inspiration. The progress of the suit will
be watched with intense interest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
OUR ROAD EXPEDITION.
The Party Finds NInny Reasons Why the
Ronds Shouid be Improved.

The Party Find. NInny Reasons Why the
Ronds Shouid be Improved.
From the Somerset Highland Farmer.l
THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH, with character
istic enterprise. has sent an expedition into the
interior of the State for the purpose of exam
lining the country roads. The DISPATCH is
an earnest advocate of road reform, and the
brilliant reporter and special artist make its
columns bristle with facts that argue the ne
cesslty for improvement i'll the public high
ways of the Commonwealth. In this way THE
DISPATCH seeks to influence the next Legis-
lature IN the direction of better road legisla-
ton.
The DISPATCH party has found many rea-
sons why the roads should be improved, but it
has not yet reported the real reasons why the
farmers oppose new road laws. This reason
lies in the fact tina: Under the existing tax laws
of Pennsylvania the owners of real estate are
paying four-ffths of all the taxes levied in the
State.
In spite of all speculation on the road ques-
tion the bottom of all the trouble is the une-
quail assessment Of property As long as this
condition remains the farmers will oppose the
new road laws that will increase their already
too heavy tax burdens. The DISPATCH can
learn this without sending an expensive expe-
dition into the interior counties
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
PRESBYTERIAN REINFORCEMENTs.


Graduating Exercises of the Large Class of
the Western Theological Seminary.
The % graduates of the Western Theological
Seminary last even ing appeared before large
audience in the First Presbyterian Church on
Wood street. Rev. DR.. w. II. Jetfers directed
the affair. AS the graduates were SO many
their addresses could not be heard in full.
Each was therefore required to speak for three
minutes in answer to comprehensive question
touching the subject which had been assigned
to him. DR.. Jeffers called time promptly. The
names OF the graduates and their subjects have
been published in THE DISPATCH.
AS an example of the questions, c. A. Clark.
whose subject was Doctrine and Life of the
Apostolic Church" was asked, "What were
the earliest errors in the Apostolic church,"
s. H. Doyle, who had written about "Ben
Hur" was asked: What are the objections to
the Scriptural nove?" He replied that it
tended to mislead people not thoroughlywersed
in the Bible and was unnecessary. The brief
talks were all interesting, but with few excep-
tions, the speakers were stopped by DR.. Jetfers
before they had reached the gist of their argu-
menL Music, at intervals. was given by the
church choir. After the talks DIR. Jeffers pre-
sented the diplomas and delivered o short adj
dress of good advice. ="
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

but that they enjoy no such immunity the
loss of hundred lives at the Tongue Point
Asylum, and the fatal results Of the fire al
the Chenango County Poorhouse and Insane
Asylum in New York State, prove with
horrible logic. The Government inspector,
in the case o. the Tongue Point disaster, de-
clares that the asylum was a regular fire.
trap. and that the loss of life was simply
due to the culpable neglect Of those who had
charge OF the building. A great many peo-
pie are ready now to point out the defects in
the asylum. The Chensngo asylum is simi-
larly criticised. 1t was a wooden building,
and there were no provisions for extinguish-
ing the flames. But how does it come that
nobody realized or made it known that these
alleged refugees for the demented were fire.
traps until fire swept them out OF existence?
Doubtless the responsibility for this wicked
carelessness will be fixed now. But no act
OF man can bring the dead to life.
The burning of two such institutions
within the week surely should set the man.
ayers of insane asylums everywhere to con-
sidering how they may best guard against
similar catastrophes The officers appointed
by the people to inspect asylums are bound
to see that proper precautions against fire
are taken there. If there has been neglect,
now is the best time to remedy it. Delays
are not only dangerous, but criminal in such
matters. We are speaking to the gentlemen
whose business it is to guard the lives of
paupers, prisoners iunatics and invalids in
the various public institutions ot. Allegheny
county. They may be all mind ul of their
duty; we hope they are. There may be fire
escapes and exits in plenty, and apparatus
or extinguishing fires, at all these institu-
tions, but to-day is the time to find out. To-
morrow may be too late.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
James p. Miller.

James P. Miller, the popular Smithheld street
cigar dealer, died on Wednesday evening at the
residence OF his parents. The deceased was well
known in the city. having been bo n here and
lived in this vicinity all his life. He was taken
sick on January 10, and although Informed of the
serious character of his illness, 1iought against
fate and continued business usual. He was
finally compelled to give up. and was confined at
the home of his sister. observatory Hill, Allie
gheny. When he realized his condition he sent
for his parents. and the; arrived few weeks ago
and took him to the Western home. His sister,
Mrs. Albert e; Luty, and Edward Miller, left
here Monday night. but did not arrive until an
hour after their brothers death. Mr.. Miller was
born in Allegheny in 1856, and was member of
several secret orders. He belonged t. Stuckrath
Lodge No. 43O, +. A. M. Pittsburg Council. Jr.
U. U. A. NJ, and the Knights of Pythias. He
was also prominent member of the First Presby-
terian Church, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
TWENTY YEARS OLD.
The Southside Medical society Celebrates
the Event With Bar auef.


the Event With a Bar quef.
The Southside Medical Society celebrated its
twentieth anniversary last evening with BAN
quet at the rooms OF the Lotus Club. The
rooms were beautifully decorated with plants
and flowers. The long banquet table was set
with go plates, 26 for the members and the
others for the guests, among whom were some
of the most prominent doctors in the city, out
side of the society.
The menu was model IN its way. and char
acterIstic of what might be expected in q doc
tors advice to patient. 1t consisted OF soup,
baked white fish, roast beef. mashed potatoes,
sliced tomatoes, spring lamb chops, asparagus.
strawberries, cream, cake, etc.
j. NJ. Duff, NJ. d. acted as toastmaster, and
the toasts were answered as follows: Valedic-
dictory. W. T. English. retiring President;
salutatory, ]. d. Criss, President elect;
"Our Society,"" H. R. O'Connor;
"Our Profession" James McCann;
''Our Hospitals" j. d. Thomas; "Our Guests"
DR.. .Asdale: ''Onr Friend, the Microscope" e.
A. Mundorff: Original Poem, W. N. Miller;
"Our Patients" NJ. A. Arnholt; The Medical
Press" DR.. Green; The Dead and Missing"
E. A. Wood.
In addition to being a celebration of the
twentieth anniversary of the society, it was the
final meeting of the season just ended. In
the 20 years of its existence the society has
only lost two members by death, Drs. James II.
Duff and James Kerr. 1t has more than
doubled its membership, and now ranks among
the best societies in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
BAD FOR DELAMATER.
Politicians nt the National Capital Think He
VIII Not Make the r m-.

Politicians nt the National Capital THINK nc
WIIINot Make the r ffie.
Philadelphia Ledger Washington Special.1
A number of Republican politicians from
Pennsylyania have been here for the past few
days in reference to the approaching State Con-
vention, and particularly with reference to the
Gubernatorial nomination. Most of them saw
Senator Quay. but those who arrived yesterday
afternoon were disappointed to find that the
Senator had gone to Philadelphia. These gentle
men, for the most part. do not believe that Mr..
Delamater will be so strong IN the convention
a. his friends claim. and some Of them were
outspoken in the belief that II nominated the
Republicans would have difficult task to elect
him in view of the dissatisfaction that is ex-
hibited by the Republican masses.
A prominent Pennsylvania Representative.
who is well posted on political atfalrs IN the
Delamater would not be nominated This gem
tleman said it would be unwise for the Repub-
licans at a time like this to take up a candidate
with whom they would be compelled to make
defensive campaign. He thought that the
charges which have been publicly made against
Mr.. Delamater should be met and refuted by
that gentleman, and that his failure 10 do so
will be the means of defeating his nomination.
The same gentleman expressed the belief that
General Hastings would undoubtedly be nom-
mated If ne were TO come S out 1odiy G and make make
whom he appears to lean for support in case
Mr.. Delamater is not successful. Among the
Pennsylvania Representatives General osborne
is regarded as the dark horse, and as candi-
date upon whom all the anti-Quay forces can
be united.
1t is felt that unless the Republicans nomi-
nate a man VINO is entirely free from any sus-
picion of wrongdoing. and who is not under the
absolute control of Senator Quay that the dis
contented Republicans would support the
Democratic candidate, provided proper man
should be nominated by that party. 1t is be-
lieved by many Republicans that the interest
manifested by the Democrats in the selection
of Gubernatorial candidate arises from a
belief on their part that the Republicans will
nominate Delamater, and that they can beat
him by the selection OF a strong man. like ex-
Governor Pattison. or George A jerks, who
distinguished himself as q member of Congress
and subsequently as Solicitor General of the
United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

10 the Editor OF The D1spatch:
Have been rea ding carefully full particulars
of THE DIsPA TCH country road expedition,
and trust through the influence OF the same,
it will make a grand Improvement on our
country highways. Your wagon has been all
around US in jerks township, but if it had
come here it would have found roads very
muddy on account of heavy and prolonged
rains. We live in the numbering district of
Pennsylvania, and nine years ago when came
to this township grass was growing in the CEN
ter of the road. There were bitches
either side, and not much travel. Since 1881
We have bought a road machine, and done some
matchmaking with sandstone, and find il sue
cessful. II science is used in putting in the
stone; if, Ter the frost leaves in the spring
aud before the heavy rains, The stone is put in
the road and smashed fine, then left until after
the spring rains. which will beat the clay
tightly down: then as soon as dry weather sets
in the roads become bard and smooth.
One thing We have in our township that is
quite unnecessary-that is road commission
ers. They make from s100 to $50 year OF un-
necessary expense to the township, but they
are elected according to law. One pathmaster
supervisor in each district of the township
could do the work and do away with road COM
misSionerS
Elect good men who understand making
roads; pay them good wages; macadamize all
low, swamDy places, and you have good high
ways. ROAD COMMISSIONER.
MARIoNvILLE, Mays.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
AMONG THE HUMORIsTs.

Miss b. (hinting for Mr.. C. to leave)-I
should think you would take cold out here?
Mr.. C.-Yes II you were the weather 1 might;
good night West Shore.
'There is very little poetry in a lawyers
life, 1 can tell you.''
s.Maybe. But lawyers are always writing YER
sus ''-HGrpsr'S Bdzdr.
"Why, George" she exclaimed tremu-
orslv as she felt his arm steal about her slender
waist .'whar are you doing?''
CRYING to operate a belt line, dear. ''-St. Jo-
seph Ee'os.
Windsn1ff-What solemn-looking chap
Jones is!
speuds all his time looking down In the mouth
Hdrper's Bdzdr.
Customer-Is it customary to fee the waiter
here?
waiter-Yes, sir.
Customer-Then hand over your fee. I've
waited for you nearly an hour.-Raeket.
Tenant-Landlord, our house wall on one
side has sprung out about 10 feet.
Laudlord-Nake yourself easy. Although it
probably renders the house that much bigger, do
not fear: will not raise the rent on You.-FTfe-
0ende BLatter.
Harry-Mamma, why don't chickens have
teeth?
have their bill ior teeth'
Harry (reaectfvely)-Aunty has = bill for teeth;
guess thats the reason she is called an old hen.
PUCK.
Master eff Ceremonies-Is it possible to
lift the corner stone againa
Master Mason-I'm afraid not, sir. Why?
Master of ofCeremonles-Ile left my hat in the recep-
tacle with the records.
Master Mason-Never mind. sir. 1t will be OF
indnitc use to the future historian.-Puck.
Mrs. Schmerz Cat breakfast) What
was It you were muttering in your sleep last
night Galen-about ''pairsi' and three of =
kindl''
Dr. SchmerZ-Um-ah! Imet DR.. Flush willis
WAS out and he told me some OF his experiences
with twins and triplets. Must have dreamed
about iL!-Puck.
WALKING MIRRORS.
As we walk along the street
There are sights our glances meet
Which we behold on every hand and cannot fail
to note:
Among others, on fair days
We can see the suns brisht rays
Reflected from the shining back OF last falI,s
overeoat. -heU York JournaI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

A very enjoyable entertainment was given
last evening IN the Eleventh U. P. Church for
the benefit of the West End Episcopal Church.
The entertainment was given under the direc-
tion of Mr.. Simeon Bissell and the following
well-known performers also took part in pro-
CRANE which consisted in well-cnosen plumbers
of vocal, instrumental and elocutIOnary seec-
Iions: Mrs. f. H. Haslage, Misses Mamie
Hammer. Bertha Moore. Gretta W iliams, Flor
ence Kyle, Alma Kruger. Luella Deems, Lill-
las Mcconnell, Emma Woelfel, Halle Deems,
aud Messrs. s. BIssell and David T. Moore.
There was large audience present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
An Enjoyable Literary Affnir.

The knights and Ladies of Honor. North Star
Lodge No. 1882 gave most enjoyable literary
entertainment at their hall, corner of Ohio and
East Diamond street, last evening. The pro-
gramme opened with an address of welcome
and consisted of instrumental and vocal musi-
cal selections, recitations and essays, rendered
by the following persons: Miss Annie Orr
Mrs William Bentley, Mrs. Carey. Miss Ida
Schneider Mr.. John H. Wagner Misses Lulu
and Edna Vogler, Miss frankie Graham, Miss
Laura Lambert, DR.. Anna b. Ramsey and Miss
Lizzie McNally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Given Mt the Butler street HI. E. Chnrch
Last Evening.

Given Mt the Butler street H. e. Chnrch
Last Evening.
A successful entertainment came off last
evening in the Butler Street NJ. E. Church.
There was a very large audience, the pro-
gramme being an unusually attractive one
The first part was given up entirely to youthful
performers from the Sunday school. There
was an excellent bit of flag drilling by some
two-score urchins in costume, and the negro
song Keep in de Middle OBJ de Road" was
humorously rendered by a big chorus of little
ones. whose laughable gestures showed very
careful training. recitation by Tanner Whit
myre. and vocal solo by Pearl Jeffrey were re-
ceived with great applause. The Neal
brothers were really clever in duet with
the guitar
In the second part Miss Powelson's recita-
tion, and the songs by Miss Orcott, the Neal
brothers and Miss Robinson were the principal
features. The Crescent Mandolin and Guitar
Club wound up the concert with some charm
ing selections.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
Marriag Laws In Canada.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please let me know through your mail pouch
whether a couple under age from the United
States can 60 to Canada and be married with
out license, or whether they have to reside
there a certain length of time? A. j. w.
PITTsBURG, Mays.
lin Canada, couples have to go before the
Mayors Clerk, and undergo examination be-
fore license is granted. The marriage law is
very strict in the DOminion.]
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
A GOOD PAPER, WELL READ,
At the Meeting of the Local American In
dian Association.

The regular meeting of the Pittsburg and
Allegheny auxiliary to the American Indian
Association was held yesterday afternoon at
No. 40 Stockton avenue. Allegheny. A letter
was read from Mrs. Quinton, President of the
association, which showed the interest taken
in Indian work by all of the auxiliaries. Miss
Minnie Holt read an article from Scrf6ner's
Magazine, entitled "a Few Forgotten Rem
nants." IL was an article concerning the
Seminoles, of Florida, and was admirably
read.
Rev. c. E. FELTON,, of Christ NJ. E. Church.
will deliver the association sermon May l8
Rev. w. r. Mckay was made a patron of the
auxiliary. A large number of circulars were
received from the headquarters in Philadel-
phia pertaining to the removal of the Southern
Utes, of Colorado.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

IT is probably true that number of per-
sons would like TO see Mr.. Quay resign from
the Craftsmanship of the National Committee
but that any of them are members of the COM
mittee is very improbable. He will not resign
to delight the Democrats, that's certain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
ARE oUR AsYLUMs sAFEs

A great many lunatic asylums and chari-
table institutions seem to be constructed and
managed as if they stood in no danger of
fire; as ii by some special providence they
had no need for pumps and hose and fire
escapes. 1t would be an excellent thing j.
such places were not subject to mortal risks,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
MCKEEsPoRT. May S.-Boys at play in F. H.
Busch's yard, on Market street, yesterday sank
an eight foot rod into the ground, and stream
of crude oil issued forth, frightening the boys
away The oil smells very strong around the
hole, and there is probability Of the ground
being tested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
MEXICAN MISSIONS.
Reports Presented to the Methodist Epis.
copaI Conference mt ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May s.-The Methodist Episcopal
Conference met again this morning, with a
full attendance. About an hour and half
was consumed In calling and perfecting the
roll. When completed it showed that there
are l47 clerical and l46 lay delegates present.
pointed
The quadrennial report of the Board of Mis-
sions was submitted by Rev. !. G. Johns. 1t
100000, which has been reduced to $4,000
The report as to Mexican missions shows an
apparent falling off in numbers from 1878 to
1852. explained to be due to increased care in
preparing the report Some special commit
tees were then appointed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
INSPECTING THE SOLDIERS HOME.
General AverilI Finds IL in Good Shape and
Meets Old Friends.

rPEcrAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
ERIE, May S.-General w. w. Averill, In
spector General of the Soldiers Home, was
here tonight to inspect the Erie Soldiers and
Sailors Home. General Averill who was a
great cavalry officer, found several men in the
Home who had served under him. He found
the Home with an increase of membership of
nearly double what 1t was when he was here
last, with improvements of ground and build
ings aggregating 500 900. The General was
rendered an informal reception this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

IT is stated that Emperor William has
asked Bismarck to explain some uncompli-
mentary remarks alleged to have been made
by him. II an explanation is forthcoming it is
likely to be more unpleasant than the original
comments upon Germany's young Emperor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

MANSFIELD. D., May s.-Dr. Sherlock Anson
Bronson, for the past IS years rector of Grace
Episcopal Church, In this city President of
Kenyon College at Gambler, o., from l845 to 1854
died yesterday az ed S3 years. The deceased was
lifelong friend of Senator sherman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09

II is singular that journalist of Scran-
ton should be accused of putting so low a val
uation as two dollars a head upon witnesses
from that place. Judge Acheson evidently
thought the journalist was not wanted in the
Jury box.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-09
Laid TO Rest,

CHICAGO, May S.-The mortal remains OF the
late Lieutenant Governor Andrews Shuman
were laid to rest In Rose Hill Cemetery TINS
afternoon. They were followed to the tomb Dy
q large concourse of friends from this city and
Evanston.