davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
BENEFITS OFF GAME LAWS.

No one will be inclined to dispute the
correctness OF Fish Warden Hague's esti-
mate of the beneficial effect of his strict en-
forcement of the game laws in this State.
Mr.. Hague is entitled to great deal of
credit for the intelligence and pluck that
have characterized his policy in dealing
with the violators of the law. The amend
ments to the law which he recommends
and which may be found elsewhere. will
obtain general approval and earn for Mr..
Hague the gratitude and cooperation of the
fishing clubs, no small consideration in the
matter of preserving our food fish. We
hope that the Legislature will act upon Mr..
Hague's suggestion to make the pollution
of rivers and streams penal ofense under
his jurisdiction. Energetic surveillance of
our water and fish supplies by such man
as Mr.. Hague would be of great value to
this community in particular.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
PITTsBURe. THURSDAY. OCT. g 1890
A CATEcHIsM FOR LEGISLATORS.

In the struggle over the Governorship,
even the politicians seem to have lost sight
of the Legislature; and now that conflicting
interests and possible surprises have sud-
denly awakened them to it, the sole interest
which it seems to possess for them is whether
or not the Senatorial seat at Washington
will be entirely safe for our late visitor, Don
Cameron.
The dear public may not be able to grasp
several issues at once-and just now it
seems to be largely absorbed in the highly
interesting fight for the Executive chair
but if it has any time to spare in considera-
ton of the candidates for the Legis-
lature there are other questions
which are even more important than
the mere personnel of the next United
States Senator. Among these we
are inclined TO class the securing
of intelligent, vigorous and statesman
like action on the two problems of getting
good country roads and efficient canal service
from the Ohio river to Lake Erie. If any
body smile at the mention of statesman
ship as a thing likely to transpire at Har-
risburg we can only say that The DIS
PATCH is optimistic in this matter. 1t be-
Iieves that at least sometimes important
opportunities are liable to produce capable
men.
Such attention as voters find themselves
able to give to the respective claims of the
candidates for the Legislature may well be
directed to ascertaining what views these
hold upon the two subjects named. 1t is
very evident that the practical politicians
are not now concerned about either
the roads or the canals, but are in
figuring out whether Mr.. Cameron can
implicitly rely upon succeeding himself.
Since the national councils of the Demo-
cratic party have elected to antsgonize the
tariff it is certainly desirable that Pennsyl-
vsnia, to be true to its own interests, should
send Republican Senator to Washington.
But in doing this it is we'll to sendimen who
can legislate competently and fearlessly on
home matters also, as for instance, roads
and canals. Since the political managers
are paying no attention to these points it
would be delightful surprise to them to
meet at Harrisburg representatives of the
people already possessed of ideas of their
own and disposed to act on them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
of trade for which Judge Blodgett has SHOWN

of trade for which Judge Blodgett has SHOWN
decided favor.
The fact is that, in this opinion, the
Judge has given what are actually no rea-
sons at all for justifying methods which
favor the greater powers in business at the
cost Of the lesser. The tendency is illus
trated most clearly by taking into consider
alton the position of the salesman in this
case. He has borne a more active share in
building up the trade that can be affected
by transferring his services to another firm,
than his employers. His knowledge, train
ing and capabilities, which are his capital
as truly as the bank balance of the firm, are
all embarked in the business But TO pro-
tect the firm from the indefinite and problem
atical injury that might result from his join
ing in the competition, the court actually for
bids him to take employment in that busi-
ness for three years, and subjects him to the
entire loss of his training and ability in that
business. 1t is hard to imagine that more
one-sided view could be taken under the pre-
tense of equity.
If this is law, snlesmen should under
stand that the signing of such contracts is
likely to condemn them to earning their liv-
ing by manual labor if they fall out with
single set of employers in the trade which
they have mastered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
FINE DISTINCTIONS.

THERE'S drum in the ear, but 1t does not
drown the melodies of music or nature.
RUsK1N. on being told of a man who was a
genius, Immediately inquired: Does he work?'
use the pen," says thoughtful and subtle
author; "there is no magic In it; but it keeps
the mind from staggering about"
WHEN a man talks OF good-natured cr1ti-
cism he means that which he gives; never that
which he receives.-Atehfson Globe.
SOME one says that common sense is finer
and rarer than genius. This is mistake.
Genius is nothing more than the apotheosis Of
common sense.-Baltimore american.
CLERK-Here is something just out: How
to See Europe on Fifty Cents a Day" Cuso-
mer-Heml Have you any books on How to
Stay at Home on Fifty Cents Day.-Good
Neps
THAT book Is bound to sell" sis itf What
il it anyway-something very finer "Not that
know Of" Then why-r' what do you
suppose it was bound for-to keepr-Boston
Traveller.
An English newspaper charged shire coun-
cilor with having "tiddlewinked the shire
funds" The. game of tiddlewinks Is one or
skim, and an expert must be gifted with slight
Of hand. Financial underwriting 10 sugges-
tive phrase, and Is now introduced for the nrst
time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
ONE-SIDED EQUITY.

A decision, rivaling in its departure from
the old standards of law, some of the
original package decisions has been rem
dered by the United States Circuit Court at
Chicago. The issue was as to the validity
OF a contract, between a wholesale firm and
its travelling salesman, that the latter was
not TO 90 into the service of another house
in the same line of business for three years
after the termination of his employment un-
der the contract. The agreement was
ignored by the salesman, who, after being
discharged by the first firm, took service
with another. Judge Blodgett, in deciding
the case, recognized that the old rule of law
was to regard such contracts in restraint of
trade as being against public policy and
void. But now, he thinks, the doctrine has
been modified SO as to reach the opposite
conclusion by the following method:
1t has been well said that trade has obliterated
State lines. The modern agencies of commerce
have enlarged the field for the manufacturer
and salesman to or even beyond the limit of the
continent and to whatever extent a manu-.
facturer or dealer has by his energy and enter
prise made a market for his wares to that ex-
~
from piratical competition by contracts like
the one under consideration.
Here are practically two assertions. One
is that the enlargement of the field of trade
to continental proportions renders it neces-
sary to protect merchants who conduct trade
on such scale against ''piratical competi-
tiou." The second is that such protection
can be afforded only by contracts in restraint
Of trade such as the law used to prohibit.
The first assumption is contrary to reason;
the second is contrary to fact If firms
operations were confined to limited field,
the encroachments of piratical competition
would be more vital than where it is ex-
tended over a continent; and if public
policy prevented such contracts under
former circumstances there is all the more
reason for doing so when the trade of con-
tinent is affected. The second assumption
that piratical competition is to be met in a
case like the present, is an equally remarka-
bic one. If that is piratical competition any
attempt to sell goods in field which has
been served by another merchant is piracy.
The fact is that the only pirstical competi-
tion known is the cutthroat policy resorted
to by those who wish to create the restraints
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
THE ERA OF FARCE.

Our cheerful cotemporary, the New York
Herald, thinks that higher and a p1rer
taste in things dramatic is developing among
our theater goers. 1--WE are no longer con-
tent, the Herald says, with trashy farces
and mock comedies" 1t were well indeed
if we could conscientiously confr this op-
timistic view, but we cannot. 1t is hope
full sign in itself to be sure that the Herald
sees the need for better plays, a
higher standard of dramatic art, but
most of the popular symptoms point the
other way. The farce comedy still holds
the fort OF public favor, and the burlesque
and the comic opera are easily second. The
biggest theatrical fortunes are being made
out of the trashiest of plays, and when the
manager puts out the standing Room
Only" sign it is safe to say that a farce
comedy is the magnet behind the footlight.
There is some ground for hoping that the farce
writers are OVERRIDING the business and that
healthy reaction may come some day. But
the reaction is not vet in sight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23

is generally heightened and adorned by the
glories of dress.
For men who have the modern and Amer
lean view of the characteristics OF ylriiity,
a simple, unassuming and neat dress is all
that is needed This is furnished by the
present easily-donned, convenient and mod
est black suit. The gentleman's dress OF to-
day does not put him in the guise OF pea
cock; but leaves him in quiet garb, ad-
mirably adapted for setting off the more ra-
diant hues of the female dress, to which 1t
plays the part of foil and complement.
When the present fashion OF severely
quiet black evening dress for gentlemen is
displaced by more gorgeous colors, it will be
because less correct ideas of what Is appro-
pirate to the costume of men OF culture and
breeding are prevalent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
A CHANGE or NAME.

The Natural Result of Church Wedding
A New Pittsburg Club Projected -Engi-
neers Impressed by Young Eiocution-
ist-A Gipsy Lunch-Socia1 Gossip.
, Miss Sarah Woods Alexander is no more.
She became last evening at 5 o'clock the bride
of Mr.. John W. Greaves, and naturally adopted
has name. The ceremony was performed in
the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Rev. DR.. Pat
terson officiating. The bride, very charming
and accomplished young lady. is niece Of Mr..
6. NJ. Alexander, the general manager Of the
Peoples Insurance Company. with whose fam
lily she has always made her home. For her
nuptials she was attired in beautifully.ftting
tailor-nsde gown. which served "a her travel
ing suit also.
MIR. Greayes is young business man Of
Brushton, and in every way worthy the prize
he has obtained for wife. Miss Annie
Flowers rendered the Mendelssohn march. by
which the young couple entered the church,
and played very joyous selection for their
exit at the conclusion OF the ceremony. East
ern cities will be visited by Mr. and Mrs.
Greaves before they take possession of their
neatly-furnished home in Brushton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
HUMOROUS TID-BITS.

Litewayte-It's very disagreeable, don't
YOU know to associate with ones interiors.
Bronson-How in the world did you ind that
out9-LVe.
The baleful influence OF the Standard Oil
Company Is seen in Iowa, where q woman has
named her twin daughters Kerosene and Gsso-
ltne.-Chtcd0o Herald.
A letter received at the New Haven post
once, addressed to ON. Twain. FunviIls, Conn.,, .
has been promptly forwarded to the person for
whom 1t was intended. .-Ezchdn0e.
Colonel Ruff Lester. Of Oglethorpe, Ga,
has a dog that can count. Philadelphia Record.
Then Colonel Ruff Lester has q dog that is good
deal smarter than the United States Census
Bureau.-NetO York Sun.
Uncle Jonathan to Mr.. John Bull and
Miss Canada-Delighted to see you, Mr.. Bull.
Come right along in, but guess you and Miss
Canada had best put down that luggage. Tariffs
is riz.-PdU Mall Bud0et.
An English cotemporary asks: "What
has become Of original sin?'' Has any attempt
been made to find Colonel Shepard? He Is the
this season.-PhtLadetphfG Times.
Mrs. Quizine-Gretchen, 1 am told Hans
has given you beautiful engagement ring.
Where is it2
Gretchen-oh. Hans wear It himselIuf He vas
afr.it lose him NIT anoder feIler.-yet0eIeTs'
Weekly.
Mrs. DeStyle-Dear mel what q lot OF
society news you'vs got hold of-ev to full de-
scriptioE OF Miss Tipton's Paris trousseaul Where
did you hear it all?
Miss DestyIe-At the symphony concert.-Eso
York Weekly.
The funny announcement is made in Chi
cago by the Atchison people that when their road
to st. Louis-which is "a miles the longest route
IL open they will make as good time as the other
railroads .'by starting their trains an hour
sooner.' This Is the best railroad bull Of the
Telegram to Heao York Herald.
Renorter-Can / see Mrs. B.?
Seryant-She's out. sir,
Reporter--One of the family, then?
Servant-An out. SIR
Reporter-WeIl, wasn't there 9 IRE here lash
nights
servant-Yss; but that's ous tOO.-Esp Zors
Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
FACTS CONCERNING MEN.

c. p HUNTINGTON, the well-known railway
magnate. was SO years old yesterday.
REV. DIR. JOHN r. PAXTON, of New York,
is laid up with badly sprained ankle, the
victim OF misplaced banana peel.
GENERAL BUTLER owns the Craig ranch,
below Pueblo, consisting of 100000 acres. He
is also the owner of three-fourths of 100000
acre ranch IN New Mexico.
SIR THOMAS ELDER. the wealthy South
Australian squatter, offers to pay the entire
cost of fitting out large expedition to explore
the unknown regions of Australia.
Mr.. WILLIAM o. PARTRIDGE, the sculptor,
will leave for Europe next week to complete
his statue of Shakespeare. to be erected in
Lincoln Park, Chicago. DR.. E. E. Hale has
had several sittings with Mr.. Partridge with
excellent results lately.
AUGUST BELMONT drives to his banking
house every morning. Precisely at 1880 every
week day morning his carriage turns into Mas
sau street at Spruce street, his coachman
choosing the route through Chambers and
Center streets to Nassau, from Broadway.
A SEARCH for the oldest clergyman in En-
gland shows that the Rev. John Elliott, vicar of
Randwick, will be 100 in three months. He
preached up to the age of 95 regularly. and oc-
casionally last year. He goes to church now
regularly every Sunday, and occasionally visits
parishioners,
81 HAVE fad" says Colonel L w. Avery of
Atlanta, "if you can call it so. am gathering
together library of Georgia books. / am
having made bookcase of curled Georgia
pine, and that propose to fill with the pro-
ductions of Georgia authors. Don't you think
it will be interestingly"
Mr.. EDWIN WARD has nearly finished a
portrait of Lord Randolph Churchill, com.
mission from Mr.. Lucy whose gallery of
famous men is now very large. Lord Randolph
is seated at his writing table in his beautiful
library, in Connaught place, with dispatches
and Blue-books around him.
RUSSELL HARRISON, in talking with New
York reporter about the red ants which infest
the White House, is credited with saying:
'They are the typical mugwumps of the insect
world, They have plagued Democrats and
Republicans alike. They gave Mrs. Cleveland
Just as much trouble as they have given my
mother"
SIR RICHARD F. BURTON, the well-known
explorer and author, who has just died in Lon.
don, exempliied in his life what can be ac-
complished by brains and determination un-
accompanied with money. His services to the
world were of great value, but they were not
rewarded as they should have been in a pc.
cuniary sense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
DRESS FOR MEN.

There has been a constant agitation for
some years, and it seems to have been pur-
sued with especial fervor during the last
few months, for the purpose of enduing
the evening dress of the male of the human
species with the colors of the rainbow in
place of the black evening dress, which now
makes the universal costume OF good society.
That portion of mankind which rests its
claim to respect exclusively ON its clothes
is especially earnest in its desire to shine
forth in the splendor of many hued coats, to
adorn itself with frilIs and feathers, and
expose its calves by the resort to knee
breeches and stockings.
All such efforts have failed, and deserve
to fail in future, on account of one uni
versal fact. 1t is not the junction OF the
masculine element in society to look beauti-
full. Men, and American men especially,
are prompt to recognize that if they build
railways, make iron, raise and transport
the food supplies of the world, or
in word perform the use
full work Of life, they can leave its functions
of beauty to the ladies with perfect salts
faction. This is wise decision for two
reasons. In the first place, masculine
humanity is not as a rule, an acceptable raw
material for beauty; in the next place man
can perform other and more necessary func-
tions much better. It is true that certain
men, finding themselves unable to do any
of the useful work of life, ore anxious to
enter into competition with the women in
the matter of millinery. But their ambi-
tion is rash one; for if they were clothed
with all the most gorgeous fabrics the world
has ever created. they would only challenge
comparison between their personal absence
Of comliness and the feminine beauty which
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
Social Chatter.

THE Dilworth-Jon wedding this evening.
MISS JENNIE HAYS, of Fairview, was last
evening married to DR.. V. F. Thomas.
Mr. JOHN ScHIND and Miss Carrie P. Finn,
of CHARTERS, were married Tuesday evening.
The First Allegheny Day Nursery will hold
their annual reception and donation this after.
noon and evening.
MISS REGINA Carroll. daughter of ex-Judge
Carol, of Salina, Kan, was yesterday married
to Mr.. William ]. Kirk, Of McKeesport.
MRS. EDWARD o'NEIL, of Sewickley gives q
reception this afternoon from to in honor of
her sister-in-law, Miss Ester O'Neil, Of Albany,
NY.
TIE Tuesday Night Club and the Pittsburg
Club Theater are "done up brown" and at con-
siderable length in the Cosmopolitan for No
yember.
ALECTURE and musical was given last even
ing in the Second Congregational Church. Mr..
James w. Drape lectured on Observation In
Europe"
MRS. E. w. HAaAN, of Meyran avenue, is en-.
tertaiuing her very charming guests, Mrs..W
Adolphus, of Chicago, and Mrs ]. E. Price, Of
Chattanooga.
Mr. AND MRS. EDWIN Il. BRAINARD, the
bride and groom, were seen on Fifth avenue
yesterday looking as If they had enjoyed i'm.
mensely their wedding trip. from which they
have just returned.
THE wedding Of Miss Winifred Lee Poe.
daughter of General and Mrs. Orlando NJ. Poe,
of Detroit, to Mr.. Henry Fitzhugh, son of Gen.
eral and Mrs. Charles Lane Fitzhugb, of this
city. occurred yesterday.
THE residence of Mrs. ]. W. Smith on South
Highland avenue will be radiant with light and
gayety next Friday evening in honor of broth.
or Of Mr.. Smiths who has lately taken unto
himself q bride. A large number Of guests have
received invitations.
THE Rev. J. R. ]. Milligan, castor Of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Sandusky and
N. Diamond streets, Allegheny, viii be welded
this evening to Miss Anna Margaret Mahaffey,
of Sheffield street. Allegheny, at the residence
of the BRIDES parents
Mr.. AND MRS. ]. q. BoLE. of Grant avenue
Bellevue, will celebrate their twentieth wed.
ding anniversary at their beautiful home mex,
Monday. Gernert will be in attendance and
with frst-class caterer the guests are antici.
pating royal good time
THE faculty of the High School and mum
ber of the students are making preparations
for q testimonial benefit to be given for Mrs. E.
M. Simpson, formerly one Of the teachers in
the Academic Department. who has been lying
sick at her home during the past six months
The exact date for the benefit has not yet beer
decided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
A NEW PITTsBURG CLUB.

The University Coming Organization-Pre-
iminary Steps for Charter.
Among the latest proposed addition to
the clubs of Pittsburg is the University Club.
for which, as will be seen by the announcement
in the advertising columns of THE DISPATCH
this morning, charter Is soon to be asked from
the court The general plan and idea are the
same as underlying the University Club Of New
York. AT the start the signatures are princi-
pally those of the prominent members Of the
local bar, together with some of the younger
college men who are now embarked in business,
but it is thought that the list will ultimately
embrace from 400 to 500 persons, as there are at
least that many eligible.
The stated object of the new club is for social
enjoyment and to establish library and art
gallery. Messrs. John Dalzell. John II. Ricket-
son. ID. T. Watson, W. N. Frew W. s. Arbuth-
not, j. B. Shea, Stewart Johnston and ]. d.
Hailman are among the incorporators. Harry
l.. GoehrIng, Esq, is solicitor for the new club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
A MUSICIANS MIsHAP.

Thrown From Carriage on Muddy
Suburban Highway.
The many who enjoyed Mr.. Ethelbert N evin's
talk upon Wagner's opera "ParsifaI'' at the
Academy Of Art and Science, Monday evening"
did not realize how near they came to being
disappointed Of seeing aud hearing that
talented Boston musician on that evening. A
very serious accident. caused by the fright of
the carriage horses with which Mr.. Nevin, his
wife, mother and brother were going to the
suburban station at which they take the city
train. resulted in throwing them all from the
carriage, and more or less injuring each one of
fright.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
A Musical Harvest Home.

There will be SPECIAL musical service in
connection with the Harvest Home annually
observed at st. Marks Episcopal Church.
Sydney and South Tenth streets. this evening
at 7:30 O'Clock. Rt Rev. Ethelbert Talbot,
LII D., Bishop of Idaho and Wyoming, will
preach and other distinguished clergymen
viii be present The choirs of st. Marks and
an are ipyited to be present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
whore Wa.er,s ). . Premium.

.sIr's not big enough to farm. and it's more
ground than need around the house."
said the old man. looking over his half dozen
acres, that stretched away to the Ohios bank.
"What lot of money it would be worth II it
were in Pittsburg." cheerfully remarked the
young minister, who was paying social call.
"And what lot Of money they'd give me Tor
when die" said the old man savagely. point
ing to the ground.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23
IMPRESSED BY AN ELocUT1oN1sT.

The Visiting Engineers Fascinated by Miss
Kitty Hamm's HistriOnic Ability.
The engineers are an impressionable lot Of
gentlemen and their wives are not one bit
jealous, as is evidenced by the fact that they
smile universally upon Miss Kitty Hamm, the
young elocutionist who captivated them as
body at their reception last week, and unite
with their husbands in doing the young lady
honor.
By special invitation Miss Hamm accom-
panied them on their excursion yesterday, and
half promised to meet them at their next con-
yention wherever that may be. 30 much for
Pittsburg girl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-23

The Chicago papers are calling attention
to the necessity that the hotels erected to meet
the demand for accommodations at the Worlds
Fair shall be of fre-proof construction. The
warning is pertinent one; but as two years
and half will intervene before the hotels will
be opened, the experience Of such things makes
it probable that the need will be forgotten and
that the usual number of tinder-boxes will open
their snares for the public in 1898.