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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
"GH0sT DANCE DESCRIBED.
A Woman Missionary Writes of the Org
of fhe Indians

A Woman Missionary Writes of the Orgies
of the Indians.
BOSTON, November 25.-A letter has been re-
ceived by the American Missionary Association
from Miss NJ. c. Collins. whose regular station
is on Grand River Dakota. She wrote Noyem-
ber Is of the present Indian excitement: 81
have been UT to Sitting Bulls and the dance is
in full blast It is a most terrible thing-the old
sun dance with new name. They dance facing
the sun as long as possible and fall down, moan.
groan, whoop and foam at the mouth like mad
dogs They do not yet cut the bodies, but that
will soon come. The men dress in war dress
and paint and feather, and the women also take
part and paint and wear feathers which is a
new feature"
Miss Ceiltus states that sitting Bull has told
the Indians to pay no attention to the orders of
the agent or of the President; that he wouid be-
witch the ammunition Of soldiers SO the guns
won't kill He Is thoroughly bad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
HEARD IN COURT.
A Slate Company That Claims Exemption
From State Taxation.
ESPECIAL rELEeRAM TO THE pIsrArcn..


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
HARRISBURG, November 25.-The case
against the East Bangor Consolidated Slate
Company, doing business in Northampton
county, was argued in the Dauphin county
court to-day. The company contended that it
was manufacturing corporation. and as such,
exempt from taxation; its business being to
manufacture and marbleize slate, which it digs
from its own mine. The Attorney General in
sisted that that portion of its capital ssted
in its mine did not come under the manufact-
uring exemption. No decision was reached
A case of quo warranto against Alexander
N. Hartt, of Johnstown, was argued. On be-
half of the Comm monwealth, it was argued that
Hartt does not live in the ward in which he is
acting as magistrate, and that, therefore, he
could not legally act. On behalf of Hartt, 1t
was contended thai his house had been washed
away by the Johnstown flood and he had con-
templated moving into another one in the
proper ward, which he proposed to rent as soon
as its erection was completed. His attorney
thought that the law ought to consider the
necessities as well as the law and equity of the
case. The Court reserved its decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
DEATHS OF A DAY.
B. p. ShiIlaber.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK. November 25.-Ben Penhallow
Shillaber the famous humorist and poet, widely
known as '.Nrs Partington, died to-day OF
heart disease at his home in Chelsea, Mass. He
was born in Portsmouth, n. H., on July j, 1874
he was educated at the famous academy at
Exeter. and while yet in his teens he took uD the
composing stick in Dover, N. H., as means Of
earning his living. After five years in country
pnriting office he went to Demarara, Guiana,
where he followed his trade for three years He
returned in 1910 and entered the once OF the
Boston Post 1t was about seven years later that
the exquisitely funny sayings OF ''Mrs. farting-
tom, in the columns of that journal began TO
tickle the ribs of the whole country. The old
lady's absurdites contained many grotesquely
clothed bits Of sound philosophy. which made
them live. and gave their author a permanent
place in literary fame.
In 1856 Mr. Shiaber entered upon some journal
istic ventures OF his own, but resumed MS place
on the Post two years later Ihen In 1856, and
during the ten years following he was one OF the
editors of the Boston Saturday EueTtng Gazette,
contributing the same time to other papers, the
6elo York Weekly among the NUN Der. some years
ago he undertook lecturing tour, but was not
entirely successful. In spite of drawbacks, how
ever, Shillaber accumulated modest means, and
for some years had lived peacefully in his quiet
home at Chelsea. His health had been poor for a
long time, and he had done little literary WORK
since the publication Of his last volume in lSSs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
Emma Juch Opera Sale.

Nearly 150 seats were sold at auction yester-
day noon for the opening performance of the
Emma Juch Grand English Opera Company's
engagement at the new Duquesne Theater on
Monday evening next. The sale took place at
HAYES music store, No. 70 Fifth avenue. Many
of the seats brought premiums of 81 so each.
Three boxes were sold at premium of SO each.
There still remains about 500 desirable seats
and several boxes for the opening night, which
are to be sold at regular prices at the general
sale, which begins at 8 o'clock this morning.
also at Hayes' music store Seats for any of
the seven performances announced for next
week may be had only at this place. The rep
ertoire and nights that Miss Juch VIII sing are
as follows: Monday "Huguenots," Juch: Tues
day. "Rigoletto;r Wednesday, .Lohengrin,"
Juch; THURSDAY Faust" Friday IL Africaine,"
Juch; Saturday matinee. I'll Trovatore; Satur-
day night, "The Flying Dutchman," Juch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
GIVE KOCH TIME.

DR.. Damm's attack upon the Koch theory
of tuberculosis and its cure will be of es.
pecial interest to doctors, but is slightly be,
yond the average layman. 1t will strike
everyone, however, that the methods of DR..
Koch have not been tested sufficiently to be
criticised in the positive style adopted by
DR.. Damn. If DIR. Koch's discovery is moi
yet proven an immense blessing to man it is
not tair to call it fashionable craze.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
THERE is a depth of uucon scious 50

THERE is depth of uncon scious satire
the argument of Roger NJ. Sherman before
the United States Supreme Court on last Friday
that threatens to escape notice. In support of
his claim that an electrical execution is a cruel
and unusual punishment, Mr.. Sherman cited
the case of lineman in New York who was
subjected to shock of 1000 volts in front of
the Park Theater. but did not die instantly.
The assertion by corporation lawyer that his
clients, the electric light companies, are SUBJ
jecting their employees to cruel, unusual and
fatal punishment, is a rather surprising in
stance of things that were better left unsaid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
CH1CAGo's GRAND soUABBLE.

The display of pettiness, bad temper and
jealousy in connection with the Chicago
Worlds Fair continues. Secretary Blaine
had the temerity to endeavor to help along
the Fair in relation to South American
exhibits, but he has been forced by the
managers of the Exposition to abandon his
plans. Big salaries, big heads and big
rows seem to be the salient features of the
Fairs management so far. A little COM
mon sense, courtesy and genuine co-opera-
tion would be a pleasant change in Chi
cago's councils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
TO KEEP GAS BILLS DOWN,

The advance foreshadowed in the price of
natural gas may be discounted largely by
the general adoption of gas-saving appli-
ances by the consumers. Some sensible ad-
vice on this subject is offered by the gas
companies officials in our columns to-day;
advice that may we'll be taken whatever the
motives of the advisers, or however the
necessity for raising the price of gas may be
questioned
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
As ENJOYABLE as Usual.

One of the always enjoyable entertainments
under the auspices of the Kings Sons and
Daughters of st. Peters Church, was given last
evening in the Sunday schoolroom of that sane
tuary. The opening address was delivered by
Mr.. q. c. Dickey, and the others who appeared
upon the programme in various numbers were
the Misses Getty, Miss H. Grimes, Miss Bessie
l. Dickey, Miss Camille Will, and Messrs j. A.
Hubbard and j. F. Hetzel. Refreshments of a
delicious order were served at the conclusion,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

IT is painful to find our esteemed cotem-
porary. the Philadelphia Record, while indulg-
ing in some mathematical statements on the
vote in the second Tennessee district, commit
ting itself to the assertion that while the
Democratic vote declined 80 per cent, the de-
cIiEe in the Republican vote was upward of loo
per cent" According to this the Republican
vote was less than nothing; yet it seems to be
the paradoxical fact that the Republican can
didate was elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
SYMPATHY FOR AN INVALID
Leads to Testimonial Benefit to be Given
This EveDipo

Leads to Testimonial Benefit to be Given
This Evening.
The testimonial benefit to be given Miss E.
M. Simpson, in the High School chapel. this
evening will be thoroughly enjoyable event.
The programme consists of musical and elocu-
tionary numbers. to be rendered by prominent
talent Those who will appear are Mr.. Sam
Brown, Miss Letta Stewart. Miss Irene Sample.
Mr. c. G. Rinehart, Mr.. W. S. Weeden, Mr.. C.
Z. Stewart and Miss Edith Harris. The man
agement is in the hands of a committee, includ-
lug superintendent George Luckey, Principal
2. B. Wood, Profs. RohrDacker, Carhart ana
Ogden.
The serious protracted illness of Miss Simp-
son. veteran teacher in the public schools, has
aroused the sympathy not only of all her for
mer pupils. but of great many outsiders as
well, and full house is Anticipated,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

SOME papers are expressing the opinion
that it does not make any difference whether
the National Guard is paraded at Governor
Pattison,s Inauguration or not. Nevertheless
we have the assurance of the Republican State
Chairman that for a Governor to neglect any
method of making big parade At his inaugu-
ration is ''demagoguery."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

The publication of the fact that the In
dian Messiah is good Indian gives proverbal
authority for believing that he a dead In
dian; but the facts do not seem to be that
way Good or bad. dead or alive, the ghost
dances 90 on with the usual savage persistence
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

The statement that it was at the applica-
ton of Lord Wolseley that Stanley made Bart
teIot his lieutenant foreshadows the infliction
of an article from that noble strategist declar-
ing Barttelot to be the one really great explorer
of the present age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

The political organs of Philadelphia are
raising an agitation for "a new Philadelphia" !"
Perhaps one of the most direct methods to es-
tablish the desired end would be to clean out
the gang of politicians that stuffed ballot boxes
to order in the old Philadelphia; but the organs
do not appear to include that reform in their
programme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

THE temperance at this especial juno
ture Of the old story of the boys who want to
fight Indians is not so much proof of pugnac-
ity on the part of the boys of sterility of in
vention on the part of the reporter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

CHANDLER's plan of calling the old
Legislature of New Hampshire together to pre-
vent the Democrats coming into power, by
virtue of the election Of new Legislature, is a
version of the Republican policy of legislating
party control that will return to plague the in
yentors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

TIE statement that Chicago wild raise
s5.Oo000v for the Worlds Fair by the sale oi
city bonds. 'ias soon as S. 00eD0o has been gnar.
snteed by private subscription, which will not
be long,"Is calculated to provoke an earnest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
A WOMAN can have two strings to her bow,
but she shouldn't have two beaux.

WE like to laugh. don't we? It's not hard to
make us laugh, either. If you don't believe
this Just drop into some of the places of amuse-
menJ where jests and antics take the place of
set speech and mind absorbing pIot-where
the comic side instead of the serious side of
lite is turned to the audience. Such
places are crowded with men of all ages Of all
conditions, of all fanc:es. The beardless youth
touches elbows with the graybeard, the plow-
boy jostles the city dude. the sober-faced man
rubs against the fellow of the laughing eyes. A
great place co test the good nature and study
the human race, to be sure. And there they
sit in silence, all eyes focused on the footights,
awaiting the ticklers. First an awkward
movement spreads a smile over the fixed faces,
Ihen ludicrous situation draws forth ripple
next an aged joke brings merry laugh, finally
sharp point is lost in roar. And then the fun
grows fast and furious. Laughs after the OPEN
ing outburst are not hard to secure. The
melancholy looking fellows are red-faced and
mIsty-eyed; the gOod-natured faces are mrth-
wrInkled; the small boy is shrieking, the old
fogy is roaring. IT'S in the air. No harsh
words, sour looks, angry glances there
all lost in the laugh which
links the soul to the sunshine. The mlrth-
makers. too, join in the merriment, and good
nature relgns supreme. It's a cheerful sight,
isn't it? You came tired, you 60 away rested.
The smile has chased off the sorrow the laugh
has lightened the load. Out into the night you
carry the memory of the mirth, and the knowl-
edge that the world would sooner smile than
weep. You have seen how easy it is to distil
lnirth and bottle wrath. You have learned
that smiles breed smiles, that Jest spreads joy,
that it is easier to tickle than to torment Go
and JOIN the laughers some time, and see how it
is yourself.
DON'T chase lie, but pursue the liar with all
your energy.
IF you ride hobby it is only question of
time until you are thrown.
EXPERT gamblers have winning ways
FOOLS become famous if they only manage
to amuSe the world.
PORTER will watch with interest the count
of the ayes and nays in Congress on the motion
to investigate the census.
THE football fields are full of half backs,
quarter backs, full backs, broken backs, bruised
shins and split scalps.
A GREAT deal of whalebone necessarily goes
to waist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

inquiry as to what has become of that sS0O0.-
QUO guarantee fund, on the alleged strength of
which the Fair was located at Chicago. Was
the S. O00, 900 entirely wind?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
Colonel j. II. Schumart.

SPECIAL TELEapAM To - prsPArrH'
YOUNGSTOWN, November 25.-Colonel j. H.
Schumart of Cincinnati. agent of the Pennsyl-
vania Mutual Life Insurance Company, died at
the Tod House this afternoon, after o weeks III
ness, Of typhoid pneumonia,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

THE market master, who declined to give
two burly Britons fighting room in the South
side market house yesterday, of course did his
duty. But what a lot of fun he missed!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

So IT seems that President Cleveland
has at last arrived at that stage of his career
where the public man discovers that he has
written one too many letters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

THE warm weather of Monday and Tues
day brought down the price of turkeys. The
gentle birds themselves will 90 down to-mor-
row
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

THE Indians are ungrateful. They want to
lick the hands that feed them.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

MAKE room for the school children. Don't
oyercrowd their minds or their bodies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

MONEY is tight, but if the hnanciers keen
sober no harm will be done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

IMAGINATION and cigarettes have killed a
Jersey boy. 1t seems strange that any person
who smokes cigarettes could have any imagina-
tion,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

Vol Is, No. a92.- Entered At Pitishurg Postofhce,
November Il. lSS., as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
peer win Roam in highland Park.

Marvin Scaife has donated the Highland
Park herd Of deer that cost him 8, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

THE football fields are full of half backs,
quarter backs, full backs, broken backs, bruised
shins and split scalps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

INDIANS are soaring the settlers in the West
and spectators are soaring settlers in the
East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
A DRRAM-THE WAKING.

A GREAT deal of whalebone necessarily goes
fo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
EXPERT gamblers have winning ways.

FOOLS become famous if they only manage
to amuse the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

PORTER will watch with interest the count
of the ayes and nays in Congress on the motion
to investigate the census.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26
THE spark of love makes the eyes flash.

CULTIVATE the art Of listening, but don,t
strain the hearing to catch whispers or place
the ears to keyholes to secure secrets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

JUST little sugar. Just little ryei
Just little lemon, just little fly
Just alittle headache, just little plain"
And in few hours the old mans drunk again
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

BUSINESS men who form a partnership with
the Sheriff have not been strictly attending to
business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-26

. RECEIVERS will be more numerous this
Thanksgiving than last, thanks to the wildcat
spectators.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-03
MILITARY NOTES.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fourth Regiment board of officers will be
held this evening. AS it is the first meet
ing of the new year, full attendance is
desired.
The regular meeting Of Company
C, Fourth Regiment, will be held on
Monday, January @.
Drum Major Brownlee is out on the
hunt for new drummer. Here's a
chance, boys.
The mon CONS" are bounding Bahr for
the silver fork.
The boys of the Fourth Regiment have
been deprived of the sweet music made
by Bugler Walter since camp.
Private Prune, of Company +, Fourth
Regiment, has lately returned from a
years travel in the South. lie showed
up at the meeting last Tuesday night
with a small menagerie. He wished to
induce Lieutenant John H. Keim to ac-
cept small gator as a token of his
the ''crittern out of the corner of his left
eve and said, No, thanks; | do not wish
TO leave q widow"
The members of the Second Regiment
are making great preparations for the in
augural of Governor Albeit, at which
suspicious event they hope to turn out en-
masse.
A little bird around the armory whis-
pered the other night that Lieutenant
Robert Berry, of Company G, Fourth
Regiment, is to be married to charming
young lady in the spring.
The new examining board for nom
commissioned officers of the Fourth
Regiment will consist OF Lieutenant
Colonel Hugh Fl. Abnerthy, president |;
First Lieutenant Robert Berry, Company
G.; Second Lieutenant Joseph Evans,
Company f.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-03
LApYs DAY IN THR CLUBS.
The Scots and the Waynes Receive Their
Fair Guests.

The Scots and the Waynes Receive Their
Fair Guests.
The Scottish American Athletic Club
kept open house yesterday and received
the lady callers.
The rooms were recently papered and
panied and were prettily decorated for
event. A bountiful supply of substantial
and dainties was procured and their
guests were made happy.
An orchestra was present and last night
dancing was the feature. The enjoyment
was continued until an early hour this
morning. About three hundred ladies
called and all were delighted
with their call, and expressed the hope
that the athletes would not forget ladies'
day III '91. The Scots are delighted with
the success achieved with the ladies' day
reception.
The Wayne Athletic Club received yes
ternay and entertained $50 lady callers.
They had an abundance of refresh
ments, and a band present supplied
sweet and Irresistible dance music
and the ladies did not lack partners, as a
goodly number of the club members were
present and gallantly preferred their
services. 1t was two O'Clock this morn
ing when the dancing ceased.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-01-03
LOOKS like 4 STRIKE.
Jersey City Fire Laddies
Combine for More Pay.
THEY WILL SEEK LEGISLATION.

The firemen of the Jersey City Fire
Department are kicking for bigger wages.
On Monday night one representative from
each company, without giving notice Of
what was in the wind, secured permission
to have night off.
No Engine House was also secured
for the purpose of holding meeting, the
nature OF which was kept secret from
the Board of Fire Commissioners and the
heads of the department.
Ihither the representatives. wended their
way on Monday evening last, and effected
an organization by electing, Engineer
keough, of No. 6 Engine, President;
Stoker George Green. of No. 8 Engine,
secretary; and Lyman T. Qnackenbush,
OF No. Engine treasurer.
Resolutions were adopted looking to
the passage of a law by the next Legis-
lature doing away with all positions
such as stoker, drivers, tillermen, and
permanent hosemen and truck
men, and letting all positions
excepting the engineers be known as
simply fremen. An effort will be
made to secure salary of 81 400 year
men a salary of 81, 200.
The present schedule of salaries is as
follows:
Engineer, 81 200; stokers, $3.50; drivers,
$3.50; tillermen, 5000; permanent hoseman
and truckmau, $500.
Some of the official heads of the depart
ment look upon the matter almost in the
light of a strike.
Assistant Engineer Denmead. whose
salary is fixed at the amount to which
the engineers want to be raised, had no
opinion to venture on the subject, but did
not seem inclined to think the efforts of
the firemen would amount to anything.