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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
THE BROOKLYN Eaqle, in reply to R,

The Brooklyn Eagle, in reply to Re
publican criticism of the gerrymander against
Mckinley, admits that it is IAN infamous busi-
ness-one In which no honest man of any party
would engage" and then proceeds to say that
the Republicans are as bad as the Democrats.
But is not the fact that the entire party in the
Legislature of State has perpetrated dishon-
esty of the infamous sort matter of especial
importance for the organ of the party which
SO characterizes its action. When party organs
attack the infamy of their own party as vigor-
ously as that of the opposition we shall be
are at present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

'I like this clock, said customer to the
jeweller, sand think I'll take it. But does 1t
strike?''
"No, sir.''
.grhen IL won't do; for I'm walking delegate,
Show me one that wlll.''-Epoeh.
"Miggins is very eccentric, isn't he?" - :,
'sThat't no name for 1t. "
s.For all the sun is shining Ijust saw him put.
ting up u fine gold-handled umbrella"
''What, day like this?''
ssYes: he was putting 1t up at his uncle's.''-
Baltimore Herald.
Mistress (during a heated term)-Get
dinner to-day on the gasoline stove, Bridget.
Bridget-Plaze, mum. did thry. but tn stove
wint out.
Mistres5-Try again, then.
Bridget-Yis, mum, but it's not come back viz.
1t wint out trough th' roOf.-Nelo Yors Weekly.
Editors Assstant--Here's a photograph
lust come by mail; no letter with it; and yours
respectfully, Slingsby j. PettisbOne'' written
across the back OF it. Ever hear Of him?
Editor-I never did; but it's all right. He goes
into our Gallery of Leading American's.-
Chicago Post.
She-Now we are married, Tom, you
might give up smoking. for my sake
He-I don't see why, I'm sure you nave gwen
mn none Of vour amusements for my sake. Have
you. now?
she-Yes, have. have quit getting engaged,
haven't I?-Detroit Free Press.
Mrs. du Temps-I don't approve Of Mr..
Moneybags, suit my dear. 1 don't think he Is
the man for you, for he doesn't seem to have
spark of principle.
Miss du Temps-He has princiDal, ma, Of $780,
900 that yields him 10 per cent annually. What
more do you want?-H1shuiLLe AnssrieGR.
Prominent Humorist-Er, would it be too
much of favor for you let me 20 into your lee
house for few hours this afternoon.
Ice Dealer-Well, that's strange request, sir.
What's the matIer-is the heat too much for yCuf
Prominent Humorist N but I've just received
an order from Fudge for lot OF Christmas Jokes,
and 1 want to get some Inspiration. -Nashvitts
AmerJcGn.
Author-You decline publishing my book7
Why, | am sure It would have 4 big sale. MY
friends assure me that It Is the best thing have
ever written.
Publisher-But 1t would never be successful.
Why, my dear sir, there isn't = passage In 10
which could secure its suppression By Wanama-
ker.-EasAviILe american.
WHAT WILL WE DOT
The question used to be, this true,
what work is there for grl1 TO do?,'
But now we've reached an epoch wnen
We ask: HWhat is there left for men?',
They're still enlarging wOman's sphers
And e'en the stoutest Of us fear
Man will be useless after while,
And finally SO out Of style.
Chicago Post,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

A FOREIGN correspondent says that
Chauncey NJ. Depew spoke of meeting the
Prince of Wales at Homburg with no more
tremor in his voice than if he were mentioning
the name of T. v. Powderly." The correspond
ent evidently does not appreciate the circum-
stances which make it much more pleasant in
this particular summer of the New York Gen.
trail strike for the genial Chauncey to meet the
Prince of Wales than it would be to have an
interview with Mr., Powderly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
Canno. Adjourn Any Too Soon.

From the Harrisburg independently
By ali means let Congress adjourn as soon as
possible. the earlier in September the better.
1t would have saved the credit of the House
had it adjourned week ago. and what has
been said in the Senate this week on the sub.
ject Of liquor sold in its basement will not soon
be forgotten by the people. Under the ciroum-
stances Congress cannot adjourn too soon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
THE fact that the French Minist

THE fact that the French Minister of
Public Works has submitted a project for
ship canal to Paris, calls attention to the fact
that France has always devoted especial atten-
tfon to canals, and has therefore, more domes-
tic wealth per capita than any other country
in the world. In the meantime this country
continues to let the railways gobble up the few
remaining canals ana wreck them,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

EX-GOVERNOR FOSTER, of Ohio, has not
yet learned that it is wasting breath to predict
political events in the Buckeye State, But his
prophecy of $4,000 majority for the Republic
an ticket should be stored away for compari-
son with the actual figures A slight discrep-
ancy may be expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
FATAL ENCOUNTER WITH A RAM
Frank Drulnrd Instantly Killed by the Un-
expected Discharge of His Gun.

MT. CLEMENS. MICH, September News
comes from Harrison of fatal accident to
Frank Drulard, young married man. "a years
of age Drulard and his tather-in-law, Philip
Ballard, were hunting. having but one gun be.
tween them, which Drulard carried.
In crossing a field on the farm of Jacob
Reinold the two men were chased by an un-
ruly ram kept by Reinold, and not desiring to
shoot the animal, Drulard kept him off with
the butt Of the gun, when, in some way, it ex-
ploded, sending the entire charge through his
right lung, killing him instantly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
you VOTE TONIGHT.

Opening of the Topical Bnlloring nj the Ex-
position--Where The Dispatch Pool Book
Will be Found-The First Prize Essay
Contest to Close Saturday.
THE DISPATCH has perfected arrangements
whereby it will be enabled to add pleasant
feature to the varied attractions of the Exposi-
tion from the opening to the closing day.
Here are the preliminar1es:
Room for headquarters at the Exposition has
been secured in the commodious and attractive
space occupied by the Brunswick-BalKe-C Col
lender Company's billiard table display. THE
DISPATCH booth will be located on corner,
giving it a frontage on two aisles. the whole
space being surrounded by wide passagewsys.
making it conspicuous and easy of access.
Here all the BalloIs and Prize Essays of the
voters and contestants will be received and ac-
curately recorded.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
HONOR TO HIS MEMORY.

Action of the Bar on the Death of the Late
james Gildea, Esq.
A largely attended meeting of the Allegheny
County Bar was held yesterday afternoon. in
the reception room at the Court House, to take
suitable action on the death of James F. Gil.
dea. Esq. The meeting was presided over by
Judge Magee. Remarks touching upon the
life of the deceased were made by Judge Ma
gee, T. j.. Kennan, Esq, G, C. Dickey, Esq,
and others.
dea's career as a member of the bar and a citi-
zen were adopted and ordered to be spread
upon the Court minutes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

THE evidence of Mr.. Patton as to the
Osceola accident is satisfactory in refuting the
charge that careless loading of ties upon con-
struction train caused the terrible accident.
The mystery of the crime is not likely to be
pierced now,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Vance Stewart.
,srEcrAr TELEGRAM TO THE DIsp AT

IerECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIST ATcH.i
GREENyILLE, September 2.-Vancc Stewart,
ESQ.,, of this place, died to-day after lingering
illness, aged Y years. MIR. Stewart acquired con-
siderable wealth in the oil regions and has lived
retired life here for many years. He leaves wife
and four children, Rev. y. W: Stewart of Steuben-
Vile; James W, Stewart ESQ.,, of Cleveland: :
Della Stewart. Of Greenville; Mrs. Mary Bartlett,
OF New Richmond. Wis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
Ouiet Allegheny Wedding,

Mr.. Charles Nunge and Miss Sadie Nathaniel.
a young Allegheny couple with a host of
friends, last evening surprised their acquaint-
ances by hieing to minister's and taking upon
themselves the vows that made them man and
wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Nunge will reside in Mau-
chester.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

Sabbath School Association Convention.
The 26th annual convention of the Pennsyl-
yania State Sabbath School Association will be
held in New Castle, beginning at P. M. on
Tuesday, September 30, and continuing
Wednesday and and Thursday. The proceed.
ngs will be of special interest to all classes Of
Sabbath school workers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
Gothnm Census Howl.

NEW YORK. September 2-The Board of
Aldermen to-day adopted resolution stating
that the census enumeration fell short of the
total population OF this city about 100000. and
Recommending that application be made TO the
President for recount
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

of dollars. These charges are not created
by this Congress, and Mr.. Cannon prefers
not to see them. But the painful convic-
tion will be forced upon the Nation that
clever cooking cannot change balance
sheet. A deficit is certainly to be expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

The cranberry crop is reported to be all
right, and nothing is heard of a shortage in the
yield of young turkeys. With free sugar added
to these supplies we may be happy yet about
Thanksgiving time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

The Marquis de Leuville is booked for a
French duel. Some men would regard this as
preferable to getting married; but the Marquis
only resorts to it as second choice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

THE fact that Punch has got around to
the point OF cartooning Balfour. shows as de-
cided a change in England as that which is in
dicated in this country by the fact that Judge
has stopped cartooning Secretary Blame
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

ANOTHER proposition for the new Missis-
sippi Constitution is to shut out the Pinkertons
The Mississippians propose to protect home
industry in the matter of shooting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

WITH Uucle Joe Cannon indicted" by
the denomination of his constituents. and un-
rebuked by the House, the craftsmanship OF
bad language is likely to flourish and wax Wig
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
Married in NIarylnnd.

The marriage of Miss Lillian ]. Flann and
Charles E. Wade. of this city, took place at
Cumberland, Nd, Thursday evening the Rev.
Clarence Buhl. of Emanuel parish, Cumber-
land, officiating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
A Change of Name Only.

From the Providence Journal.J
The representatives of the Farmers Alliance
from the Southern States will be simply Demo-
Gratis sprinkled with hayseed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

LET us hope that the American girl will
this season take hint from the abbrevlation
of her bathing suit, and win universal popu-
larity by applying 1t to her theater hat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
A ROMANCE.

A ROMANCE with tragic finale: concisely
expressed in four chapters.
A mans daughter.
A man sought her.
A mans laughter.
A manslaughter,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
TAKING A LONG SLEEP.
Caused by Devouring Large Quantities of
Common Brown Paper.

MoNCToN, n. B., September 2-Etta Simp-
son, aged II years. went to sleep a week ago
yesterday, and has not yet awakened or taken
any nourishment. Miss Simpson has for some
months had mania for eating brown paper,
and would consume large bag. such as used
in grocery stores. at a single meal.
She has eaten scores of brown paper bags,
and il is supposed this mania has something to
do with her illness. About year ago she slept
tor five days, but was awakened while being
bled by her medical attendant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

Vol. 45 No. 2OS.-Fnterec at Pittsburg Postoice.
November Il, IsS7, as second-class matter.
business Oftice--Corner Smithheld and
Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House--75,
II and 70 Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE ROOM q,
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK, where
complete files of THE DISPATCH can always be
sound. Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
venience. Home advertisers and friends of THE
DISPATCH, while in New York. are also made
welcome.
THE DISPATCH is regularly on sale a
BreItaao'S. Union Square, NeSU York, and
Il -Aue. dc Opera Parts. France, Dfere any,
one Suho has been disappointed at hotel
s1e1CS stand can obtain IL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

YJsTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
DAILY DISPATCH. one Year. 90
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THE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
-;cents per week, or including Sunday edition,
aJ2O cents per week.
PITTsBURG- WEDNESDAY SEPT 5 1870.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03
STILL LOWER FARES.

PITTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 5. Is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

BARON LAGERFELT is in London. His
creditors are in Pittsburg. If some of them
had what he owes them perhaps they would be
in London too. sympathy will not buy state
room on an ocean racer. We can afford to
sYmpathiZe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-03

THE marriage license court still keeps up the
same old grind. Cupid brings good grist
every day. It's nip and tuck between it and
divorce mill, however. Is the nuptial knot a
slip-knot?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

druggist sneaked up behind the tough
and fractured his skull with a com.
pound catarrhic poultice tied up in a
towel, and fearful whack at the base
of the ductus arteriosus."
"And all from a cheap valentine
judiciously administered ?"
eyes, the tough sleeps in a shady
dell. The druggist, crazed by his los
ses has taken to drink, while got out
an extra about the tragedy and made
seventy-five dollars in cash, SO you see
even cheap valentine has its uses"
Alex. E. Sweet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Farmer Blenkins, whose wife, Mary
Jane, is noted for never being pleased
with anything that she sees or hears,
seldom has a chance to administer q
rebukc of her disagreeable critical
habit; but one day his opportunity
came, and he did not miss il. They
had been to Boston together, and on
their return home one of their neigh
bors dropped in and began a conver.
sation:
"Ben to Boston, hev We, Blenkins?''
"Yes."
"Mrs. Blenkins 90 long ?"
"Um-hum."
How'd like il, Mrs. Blenkins I"
Laws sakel" snapped out Mrs.
Blenkins, everything ! see there was
just frightfulw p
II believe ye, Mary Jane" broke
in Farmer Blenkins. "Ye want do
ing nothing the whole day but stop
ping in front o. looking glasses. p
Youths Companion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29
A Petertown Quarrel.

"A Petert0Wn quarrel.
Miss Susie Tansy-"Very well, Mr..
Hank Stoner, if you want to devote
yourself to Becky Weeden you are
at perfect liberty to do so."
Hank Stoner-"Lord, Susie, what
in creation do you mean 7"
"Oh, you're mighty innocent, amt
you!"
"What have / donei"
"I'd ask if were you, Hank Ston.
er ?"
"Pshaw, Suze, what's the use Of
your getting so jealousi"
Jealous? Whose getting jealous,
I'd like to knowf"
"You are."
"I?"
"Yes, you."
Don't fatter yourself, sir. When
l get jealous it'll be for something
worth getting jealous Of. I'll let you
know that"
"Well, what do you want to kick
up all this fuss for because paid
Becky Weldon little attention at
the party tonight ?"
"A little attention I'd say lit
tie if were youl Tagging at her
heels every step she took"
"Now, SUSIE"
ats, so. Hank Stoner. saw you
give her peppermint drops"
"Well, didn't I give you some, too'"
"Well, you chose her three times
hand runnin' in the kissin' games, and
you played post-office and dug we'll,
and picked grapes with her, so you
did,"
"Well, what of it ?"
"What of it There's jist this Of
it. No fellow can take me to a party
and leave me to set around sucking
my thumbs while he's flirting around
with all the other girls in the room p
"Pshaw, Susie. played with you
as much as did with any body"
Eyes, you did,"
"Well, l did"
"You didn't! saw you kiss Jany
Plumm four times in the Marching
Down to Old Quebec game"
"Well, great Scott, Suze! I'll kiss
you forty times now, if you say SOL"
"Smartyv"
II will-see if l don't"
"Well, you just won't. If you can't
treat me as a gentleman should treat
a lady when he takes her to a party,
you can just take back your old ring
and our engagement can end here"
"Ncw, SUSIE"
81 mean it, sir J"
"No, you don't"
81 do, sir"
"Oh, you're just gassing."
you'll find out if you don't walk
pretty straight"
Lord, Suze, you know you would
not throw me over for any thing in
the world"
"Oh, wouldn't II Mighty good
opinion you have of yourself. But"
ooh, let's kiss and make up, Suze"
II won't, Hank Stoner, until you
you-let me be p
"Hee, hee, hee, Suze!"
ut amt any laughing matter with
stop that"
stop what?"
"You know what, and-quit, l sayv'
"N-o.w, Suze."
Don't yon dare to kiss me again.
or Pll-Hank Stoner!"
"Well."
Behave yourself"
"Hee, hee, hee !"
"If | don't-Hank!"
"Now, Susie %
IL don't care, Hank; / do think
you treated me real shabby, so you
did, and if you ever dare do 30 again,
I'll get mad and I'll stay mad, and
no w see if / don't." Time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Natures tendency is to restore the
balance; as a man gets "short" his
face gets long.-Hotel Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

How frankly the girl of 16 admits
that she is an old maid.-Atchison
Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Rebellion is spreading. Even in
such conservative places as milliners'
stores there have been several bolts of
ribbon.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

What is the most neglected yegeta-
BILE? Why, the policeman's beat
EN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

A fighting girl-Hittie Magin.-
Ex,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

A man should not put too much
trust in his fellow men-particularly
when he runs grocery store.-Som-
erville Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Father (to editor)-"I would like
you to give my son chance in your
printing Office"
Editor-"What can the boy do :"
Father-"Well, at first he couldn't
do anything more than edit your pa
per and take charge of the mechanic
al department, but later on, when he
learns sense, he'll be handy to have
around to wash windows, keep lamp
chimneys clean and sift ashes. - Nor
walk Record.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Lawyer (arrogantly)'-Talk is cheap,
sir; talk is cheap.
Client (angrily)-Not when have
to hire you.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Faithful to the present. "What do
you prefer, Mr.. Youngblood, brunettes
or blondes ?" asked a reigning belle,
and he replied: at depends altogeth-
er on which / am with. ."-Somerville
journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Simeral-That's a queer collar for
you, temperance man, to wear.
Shooper-What's the matter with
that collar?
It's tight.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"The Niagara Falls Route.'
Time Card In Effect.

Daily : Daily except sunday. Parlor car on
Say trains and sleeping cars on night trains
The direct line 60 Niagara Falls. Buffalo New
York Boston, Toledo, Chicago, Cincinnati and the
South, st. Louis and the southwest.
Through tickets TO all points IN the United States
and Canada. Steamship tickets sold 20 all Euro
pean points, via the Cunard, Allan and Hamburg
hnes.
j. WHITING, Ticket Agent.
O.W. RUGGLES, G.. 2. & r. Agt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

The man who boasted that he was
as regular as the sun" forgot that
that luminary rises only twice in the
wear at the same time.-Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Would-be-suitor-"Has your sister
an eye for the beautiful ?"
Small brother-"I guess so, for she
told me it makes her eyes tired to look
at you. .'-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29
Detroit, Bay City & AIpena R.R'

Mail and Accom- Mail and Accom-
Fxnress Inodation Express. mediation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Knox-"Oh, I'm in no hurry to die
I'm willing to wait until the Lord
wants me-"
Hicks-"Until the Lord wants you!
Great Scott do you mean to live for
ever ?"-EX.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

A young man was fined S25 the
other day for hugging St. Louis girl.
That was terrible punishment for an
act of charity.-Peoria Daily Tran
script.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

Cause for being angry. He-Why
should you be so angry at me for steal
ing just one little kiss ?
She-Any self-respecting woman
would be angry at man who kissed
her just once.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

All gone to the bad. Bagley-I
tell you | feel sorry for old Mr.. Per
kins. He's had very bad luck with
his boys"
Bailey-"Two of them are in the
States prison, aren't they p
eyes, and Jim has just been elected
to the legislature.-Time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

This season especially. Customer
What's the price of your coal?
Dealer-Six dollars ton.
Weigh me out ton.
Ahem Where the coal is weigh.
ed out in the presence of the custom.
er always charge dollar extra
Texas Siitings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-01-29

A doubling Thomas. She-Did
you let father know that you owned "a
great deal of real estate?
He-I hinted at it.
What did he say?
He said Deeds speak louder than
words. ."-Ex.
Telegram-herald., 1890-05-09
FIGHTING A MONOPOLY.
Proceedings to Take Away tho Standard
OIL ComPAny's Charter Commenced ia
the Ohio supreme Court.

the Ohio supreme Court.
CoLUMBUs, O.. May S.-Attorney-
General Watson has brought suit in quo
warranto in the SGpreme Court, to take
from the Standard OIL Companyits char
ter for violation of the laws in various
ways. The petition refers to the general
State laws against monopolies and cites
the fact that the Standard OIL Company
has forfeited its right by going into the
Standard Oil Trust Of New York and re
ceiving trust certificates in lieu of its
former shares OF stock. The laws OF
Ohio provide explicitly that majority
of the mem bers Of the Board Of Direct
ors of all companies incorporated
under the laws of Ohio shall be
residents of the State. The petition
sets forth that the Standard OIL Com
pany has surrendered its rights
for control and management of
its business to nine trustees OF
the Standard Oil Trust, and none
of these trustees live in Ohio.
It0scts forth that President Rock
afeller gets $50, coo per year and that
tho nine trustees get So. 600 each. The
petition sets forth other violations OF
Ohio laws, but the principal point is
the fact that its board OF directors are
non-residenfS