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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

JUDGE GREsHAM's health is failing to such
a degree as to cause his friends much anxiety.
PATTI refused $1,000 for an essay on the
voice. Mr.. Abbey gives her 81, 500 for each of
her vocal essays.
REAR ADMIRAL E. II. SEYMOUR, C. B., A.
d. c., was passenger on the steamer Etruria,
from Liverpool, yesterday.
GERTRUDE MAGILL, daughter of the Presi-
dent of the Quaker College at Swarthmore,
Pa, is studying for the ministry.
SENATOR WADE HAMPTON ran an elevator
in Washington the other day, and won a bet
from Senator Blackburn. He made one trip.
THE eldest daughter of Count Ferdinand de
Lesseps is soon to be married to Count Ferdi-
nand de Gontaut Biron, godson of her father.
ANDREW CARNEGIE sails for Scotland May
q. He will look after business in London
while Mrs. Carnegie makes her home at Cluny
Castle.
THE Duchess of Albany. widow of the
Queens invalid son, took a regular course as
hospital nurse, and has just received her
diploma.
CHAPMAN COLEMAN, First Secretary of the
American Legation at Berlin, is engaged to
marry Miss Hendricks, a rich girl of Frank
fort, KY.
THE widow of President Garfield is in Wash
ington visiting her daughter. Mrs. ]. Stanley
Brown. Mrs. Garfield has changed very little
in appearance since she left the capital.
COUNT PAPPENHEIM and his brother, Count
Ludwig, went to tho circus in Philadelphia
last week and were introduced to the fat
woman and the snake charmer. In another so
years Counts may be curiosities.
COUNT MUENsTER, the present German
Ambassador at Paris, is the author of one of
=
colleague once said of him: "ne is the best
cook among the dIplomatists, and the best
diplomatist among the cooks"
GENERAL ALGER and Mrs. John A. Logan
and party were in Cheyenne all Saturday.
There was big demonstration by citizens,
troops from Fort Russell and the Territorial
militia. Mrs Logan was assigned as an escort
Company K-the celebrated girl guards-com-
posed of so society young ladies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
HUNT1NGToN's TRANSIENT REFORM.

The recent outbreak of left-handed compli-
ments between Mr.. C. P. Huntington and
Senator Leland Stanford has heretofore
chiefly attracted attention for the falling out
of those lifelong partners In railroad con-
struction and raids on the United States
Treasury. Now that this aspect of the mat
ter has passed over, it is interesting and iln-
portant 10 learn that, even though it was
only a temporary spasm, Mr.C. P. Hunting
ton has experienced change of heart.
Mr.. Hmntington's speech on assuming the
Presidency of the Southern Pacific corpora
tions declared that thenceforth the activity
of the corporation in politics must end.
Politicians had been making the headquar-
ters of the company at San Francisco,
sort of political Mecca; henceforth they must
come there on railroad business exclusively.
The practice of quitting government hands
into the treasury of the company to defeat
the peoples choice" is to be wholly
abolished. This is certainly q very radi-
cal reform. Mr.. Huntington's expressions
on this as we'll as on former occasions have
given the public some startling glimpses
into the corporate connections with the
practical politicians. But the intimations
Of bribery and Doodle campaigns which this
speech affords gives evidence of a marked
departure from the era of the Cotton letters
when Mr.. Huntington's private correspon-
dence developed plans for spending money
to elect Congressman who would serve the
Southern Pacific ring, and contains such
gems of practical politics as the declaration:
81 believe with 5000, 900 can pass our blllp'
1t is certainly pleasant to learn that Mr..
Huntington has been moved by a resolution
to reform and live cleanly; even though the
good motion was transient one, and he has
since been impelled to inform his Senatorial
partner that he did not really mean it. But
if he had meant it, past records in Mr.. Hunt
ington's career would raise the suspicion
that such declaration at San Francisco
would really mean that he has got every
thing worth having that can be got from
Pacific coast politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
Social Chatter.

AT o'clock tomorrow afternoon the Grand
Division of the Sons of Temperance will con-
vene at Curry University. A public meeting
will be held in the evening. Delegates are ex-
pected from all parts of the State.
TICKETS for the Won Buelow concert at Old
City Hall Friday evening being rapidly
taken, and the affair promises to be great
success as well as a musical treat.
MISS EMMA JARECKI, at her parents resi-
dence In Erie last evening" was married to Mr..
Fred Strunz, of the firm of 8. Strunz & Son, of
the Southside.
MISS GRACE WALKER, of Shady avenue,
East End. entertained the Monday Night
Euchre Club last evening.
THE first reception of the Keystone Bicycle
Club was held last evening in their new club
rooms in the East End.
THE annual meeting of the Woman's Ex-
change will be held tomorrow in the parlors of
the Y. NJ. G. A.
MRS. R. ]. CUNNINGHAM, of Sewickley, gave
a card party last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
CHICAGo's ENTERPRISE.

The Senate passed the Worlds Fair bill
Yesterday, after some debate which was
without any serious significance, and with
the amendment providing for a naval re-
view. As the amendment can arouse no pos
sible antagonism the Congressional legisla-
ton on the subject can be regarded as prac-
tically complete.
Chicago now has the field open to show
what she can do. Her record heretofore has
been one of undoubted and magnificent
achievement But if she is to maintain her
reputation she must surpass herself in the
1ext three years. In undertaking this Expo
sition she sets herself in rivalry with Paris
and London, and to make that rivalry fail
ure would be destructive of her claims of en-
terprise. The true Chicago spirit should per-
ceive that by making this Exposition the
greatest success of the century they will
magnify the reputation of the city and place
it in the front rank of great municipalities
of the next century.
In this ambitious effort Chicago will have
the support of the entire country. The Ex-
position is a national enterprise, and if Chi
cago viii show the proper leadership the
whole country will join with her in making
1t a grand success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Thomns ]. Graft.

Early yesterday morning Thomas j. Graft ex-
pired at his residence on North Highland avenue,
East End. Although Mr. Graft had been danger
ously i'll for many weeks, his death was in a
measure unexpected. since last fall Mr.. CRAFTS
health has been failing. and at the beginning of
the present year he sought the warm climate of
Louisiana in the hope that it would enable him to
build up strength. This was not the result, and
several weeks ago Mr. Graft was brought back to
this city in very precarious condition. He rallied
several times, nut always to fall back again, until
the end came yesterday. MIR. Graft was the son
of Henry Graft, whose name Is associated with the
rise of the transportation and iron businesses in
Western Pennsylvania. Although essentially a
Pittsburger, Mr Graf was born in Blairsville in
1888. His career has been bound up with the
stove manufacturing industry. in which the
head of the well known firm of Graf, Hugus 4
Co. he has been engaged more than 30 years with
remarkable success. Mr.. Graft was for a long
period President of the Enterprise Savings Bank,
and in many ways was prominent among the
earnest workers-out of PlttsbUrg's destiny. In
1868 he married Miss Agnes z. Dickson. daughter
OF the late DIR. John Dickson. His wife and the
following children survive him: John Dickson,
Henry L., Bennett, Paul H., Thomas j., Joseph
Matthew and Agnes Graf. The funeral will take
place on Wednesday at 2:3O P. M, and the inter-
inent will be private. Mr.. Graft in all his rela-
tions was beloved and respected, and the loss of
man of such solid and estimable qualities will be
widely felt in Pittsburg,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
I WANT TER KNOW.

Sez ter old Josh Hopkins, 'Josh,"
1 seq, "Have you heard, b'gosh,
That 'Zekial Storms broke his leg
Square off? broke 1t clean's peg.
Was walkin' erlong with no consarn,
An fell plum off top o. his barn?"
Old Josh opened his eyes up big,
Give twist ter his ancient wig;
'Zekial Storms, " he drawled out slow,
~ want ter know!''
'Jim an Betsy Ann is married.
Arter all these years they've tarried,"
Sez ter Aunt Polly Within,
As she sot rockin' an a-knittin',
Hummin' the words o. some sweet air,
She'd sung when she was young an fair,
Back an for'ard she rockin' went,
The cat a-purrin' the comp p'niment;
"Yes'm. married tight an good,
An none o. us ever thought they would''
Aunt Polly dropped her specs N her lap,
An almost lost her snow-wnite cap,
IS she cried: .'You don't say so!
Iwant ter know!'
Nell an Inc by the front gate stood.
Lookin' way off at Speneer's wood;
Moon was beamin' on the night,
Givin' sorter trem'lous light,
That seemed ter glance from the lilacs there,
An fall N flood on Nelly's hair.
/ felt's hadn't fer many q week,
That now was the fttin'st time ter speak,
? so ''Nell, ~ said in a bashful way,
'1've loved you alters night and day,
Ilove you better'n you kin think;
Your smiles is wine as kin drink,
i love you, sweetheart. through an through,
Homes. l swear 1t, Nell, l do"
! squeezed her hand III fcrvent bliss,
An capsheafd all with lovin' kiss.
Then Nell she hove little sigh,
An looked at me SO sweet an sly.
IS she sed, surprIzed-like, ''sho! Why, Joe,
Iwant ter knowp'
.-Boston Post.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
Something New in Ghosts.
From the Erie Dispatch.l

From the Erie Dlspatch.J
The ghostseers of Pittsburg have varied the
thing little by seeing-besides the ghost Of
man-that of terrier dog. who walk nightly
for several blocks and disappear at the river.
1t Is said that several determined but ineffeci-
ual attempts have been made to stop them, but
they walk through every obstruction and the
stones thrown by small boys seem to have no
effect on the canine specter or his shadowy
master. If there we're any excuse for their
leaving their haunts in the CatskilIs it might be
Mr.. Van Wrinkle and his dog Schneider on a
business or pleasure trip, but what either Rip
or Schneider could want in Pittsburg can only
be q matter Of conjecture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
Grand ODeru House.

Allowing for the fact that the time of the
year has arrived when baseball arouses more
enthusiasm than tragedy, there was very fair
audience at the Opera House last night to wit
ness Louis XII" as adapted especially for Mr..
Thomas w. Keene by Arden Smith and Edwin
Arden. Anything which might be lacking in
numbers, however, was more than made good
by appreciation, it being necessary to lift the
curtain at the close of nearly every act. OF
Mr.. Keene's work in the title role it is needless
to speak. To those who have read Sir Walter
Scotts Quentin Durward" the character
especially appeals, as the bard and the actor
agree almost identically in their estimate of the
French King-so treacherous and cruel in life,
SO fearful and terrible in death. The same re-
mark applies to Henri de Lusson, who appeared
as Oliver Ie Ddin. at once barber and minister
to the monarch.
Messrs Larock and Humphrey as the Duke
de NemOurs and Charles the Dduphin dis
played considerable power. Frank Henng as
Charles Cortier, the Kings physician. also
created most favorable impression. Mr.. Hen
mig, by the way, is a resident of Wheeling, and
when the company visits that city next week il
is the intention to give him q complimentary
benefit George CASTOR was very impressive
as Philip de Conlnlines the Court historian,
while Miss Lavina Shannon, as Marie, his
daughter, acquitted herself of a difficult task
with all possible grace
At several times during the action of the
play there is necessity for old-time church
music. This the unseen choir rendered in a
most sweet and solemn manner. The music
from the orchestra, also, was such as to meet
and receive an enthusiastic encore between the
second and third acts. The stage settings
while entirely from the resources of the Opera
House, were really elegant and elaborate.
Tonight Mr.. Keene and his company will
appear in "Riehard 1I.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
CHAUTAUQUES ANNUAL MEETING.
Encouraging Reports Received and New
Directors Elected Yesterday.

Encouraging Reports Received and New
Directors Elected Yesterday.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Chautauqua Lake Ice Company was held
yesterday in their office, corner Thirteenth and
Pike streets. The following named gentlemen
were elected as directors of the company:
William Scott. Charles Geyer, 9. F. Vallowe,
John G. Wellinger, Robert Woodside, w. F.
Wilson and C. B. Mclean.
The reports Of the officers showed the busi-
ness in f1ourishing condition. The outlook
for tho season was freely discussed, but owing
to the large stock of ice on hand there was no
apprehension that there would be a scarcity of
the product With what the company has on
hand, and what it can manufacture by ma
chinery, the company will have more than
enough ice to supply its customers. Prices
were also talked of, and it was stated that
other companies would increase rates.
The annual meeting of the Pittsburg Storage
Company was also held in the same building.
The following named gentlemen were elected
as directors: H. P. Dilworth, William McCul-
Tough, H.W. Armstrong. John F. Scott, Charles
Geyer, NJ. f. Scaife and Christ Steffen Jr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
MYSTERY AND HISTORY.
The Corsicnn Brothers-Keene's Louis XII
Lost I'm New York and Other Plays.

Lost I'm New York and Other Plays.
Mr.. Robert Mantelrs first appearance in
Pittsburg as a star last night was very
auspicious. A great audience greeted him
with enthusiasm, and that remarkable play,
Dumas 1.-THE Corscan Brothers, was given
cordial reception also. The story Of the two
brothers who were bound together with
mysterious tie is deeply moving one. 1t deals
with a passionate affection which is not often
exploited fraternal love. The heroic dual role
requires man of robust character, soulful
man Mr.. Mantell is thoroughly fitted by
nature for the part. He is splendidly built,
haadsome haa ns but nesresn
IL expresses more than the mere
mimicry of emotions-the emotions play
there themselves. 1t is in the emotional that
Mr.. Mantell is most powerful A voice OF
pleasant tone and rich depths is another of his
endowments. The lighter touches Of comedy
with which the author enhances the contrast
between the opening of the second act and Its
close, Mr. Mantell interpreted with no
little grace, but naturally his best work
developed in the heavy tragedy
of the avenging duel scene scene. Ths me
right, six to the left and pose: but struggle of
mastery fencers in good imitation Of deadly
earnest. The opportunities for continuous and
cumulative effort do not fall to the lot OF
Dumas hero. or should we say heroes? And
for that reason it is not possible to dwell more
minutely upon Mr.. Mantells performance.
Inc performance as WnOle may De termed
artistic. The story of the play would not have
much point on the stage if the mechanical aD-
paratus were not invoked to produce super
natural effcts. The apparitions all moved on
oiled ways, and by clockwork apparently, last
night. Not hitch in the progress of any of
the ghosts occurred. If the ghost walks as
regularly all the time. Mr.. Pitou's company
must be very happy. 1t is good company,
too. Mr.. Mark Price is properly repulsiye
although by contrast with MIR. Mantell, rather
understood N. Chateau RenGud. Mr.. Kendall
Weston has a wholesome comeliness in face
and figure that makes NJ. Meynard attractive.
The slight but touching episode Of the woman
In the case is well attended to by Miss Charlotte
Behrens as Emile de Lespdrre. The smaller
parts are well enough filled.
The cleverly continued interlude between
the black storm clouds of the drama that car
ries the audience into the midst of
masquerade ball at the Grand
Opera House, Paris, had its usual
pleasant effect last night. The Majiltons and
La Belle Louise and other clever dancers make
the fun of the ball fast and furious, and Guyer
and Goodwin add to the grotesqueness of the
scene. A little disagreement between the
orchestra and the dancers which occurred
last night ought to be obyated in future.
The audience pronounced very positively a
favorable verdict upon the play recalling Mr..
Mantel after every act, and several times
twice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
WITH THE SHARP ENDS UP.
3riggs-Tompkins is engaged to a widow,

Briggs-Tompkins is engaged to widow,
hear.
Braggs-Yes: that's just like him. He is toolazy
to do any of the eourting.-IerTe Haure Express.
He-I've great mind to kiss you.
Shelf you do, III rinRI
He-Oh, please.
she-To have James tell mamma that I'm very
busy and must not be edisturbed.-Chattsr.
The wife all day now sings one song,
And at night, too she'll harp it,
Trying to make her husband git
A move on, and on both hands spit
And beat the parlor carpet
Laurence American.
Mrs. Simpson-So your servant has run
off, How foolish in her TO leave good home like
this Don't you think she'll regret it?
Mrs. Sampson-Yes; my husband went with her.
Troy Laundry Times.
Genius or Ingenious?-"That artistic
young artist, Crayon Mahlstick, has all the ele-
ments of success
''By what signs do you conclude?''
'He can no merit in anyOne's work but bis
own. ~ Chicago Times.
sHave you heard about this movement to
prohibit the sale of liquor in the District!''
'Yes, hev,' said the Representative from
Squash Hollow"
..What do you think the effect would be If it
were passed?''
'sWeII, to my mind, It 'ud be mighty sight
harder to git quorum than 1t is now.'-bash-
ingtOn Post
An exchange SAYS: "Now is the time to
darn your hammock" Many people ''darn'
their h.mmocks when they break down, and
many others use a still stronger expetive at such
times. 1t depends upon the force with which the
occupant of the hammock strikes the EARTH
Norrlstol1n Journal.
Cholly (meeting friend)-Goodness grs-
cious Johnnie. you look ILL., declared What in
the world has happened to you?
johnnie (woe begone)-Enough and to spare.
Yesterday 1 won two races at Guttenburg. got
around late to cash In soaked the overcoat for
supper and left the tickets in the coat.
Father-James, you know 1 disapproye
very much OF your lighting, but L cannot help
feeling prond of you for whipping such q big boy
as that. What did you whip him forY
Son (indjgnantlyl-Why, he said looked IKE
you. -Brooktyn LIE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
Harry williams Academy.

A return visit of Harry Williams Own Com
pany to Manager Williams own theater is the
event of the week in vaudeville circles. The
company is practically the same one seen here
before. Monsieur Teslo, the strong man, tests
his strength against that of two horses, and
Miss Onri flies from the dome of the theater to
the stage suspended by her hair-a thrilling
sight Haines and Vidocq are as funny as be-
fore, and Palles and Cusick are inimitable
comedians. Charles Diamonds performance
with harp and feet is a well-known one and
Larry and Lizzie Smith are great favorites
here. There are banjo experts of various
grades but there is only one WInifred E. John
ston, and Harry Williams Own has her. Ret
taw and Atoms feats on the horizontal are
really wonderful, and the Japanese wonders
Thatohawana and Omene, are without equals
in their peculiar line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
THE SEASON BOOKED.
Mr.. Henderson Has List Of First Class
Affrnc ncfiana for Hi. New Thentar

Mr.. Henderson Has List Of First Class
Attractions for His New Thenter.
David Henderson, the well-known theatrical
man was in the city again yesterday. He ex-
poets to have the plans of his Pittsburg "Du-
quesne" Theater ready about the end of the
first week in May. The decorations will be
something elaborate. The theater will seat
about 800 people. Mr.. Henderson has been in
consultation with the New York architect and
the best and most modern ideas will be adopted
in the construction of the house.
Mr.. Henderson was on his way home to Chi
cago, and spent the day in Pittsburg. He said
he had already booked the greater part of the
season with the finest attractions. The house
will likely be opensd October IL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22

A BILL has been reported in the House
appropriating over 100000 to strengthen the
United States Treasury against burglars. Now
if the House can devise a bill by which the
Treasury can be defended against the surplus
raiders, it would be money in the peoples
pocket to spend about SIS, 100000 that way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22

AN opinion is published that there are too
m any banks just as one was published some
time ago by plate glass manufacturer, that
there are too many plate glass factories. The
assertion with regard to banks is found to mean
that the bank stocks are sold so high that Spec
ulators can make nothing out of them. Pos
sibly the plate glass idea is transparent enough
to reveal something Of the same sort.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
A Williamsburg Wedding.

A quiet little home wedding will be solem-
nized in Williamsburg Thursday evening. The
bride will be Miss Minnie McEnulty, daugh-
ter of Charles McEnulty, well-known mer-
chant of Franklin street, that borough, and the
groom, Mr.. John c. Risher, of Homestead.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev. DR..
Moore, pastor of the Williamsburg Presby-
terian Church, at o'clock The young couple
will leave on the fast line for New York after
the wedding supper, and upon their return
from the honeymoon tour will settle down in
cute little house in Homestead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22

Mr.. STANLEY says that he feels like
discharged sailor out of Job. This may be so;
but in view of the reputation he has got, it
sounds like modified way of informing the
public that as he has stopped work. he is open
to engagements to make money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
New Style of Family Pest.

From the Chicago Mall.
The mother-in-law as family troubie-maker
has rival in the father-in-law. A young hus-
band in Allegheny. Pa, has sued his wife's
father for $4,000 damages for alternating his
wife's affections. This new style of family
pest ought to become popular. When mother
in-law makes trouble the sufferers have to grin
and bear it, but when the father-in-law enters
the arena his victims can 60 after him for dam
ages 1t looks like square deal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22
MONEY FOR HILL DWElLERS.

A Returned Missionary Raises Funds Among
Pittsburg Ladies'.
A meeting Of ladies interested In mission
work was held in the chapel Of the Y. NJ c. A.
yesterday to hear Miss Lathrop. a returned
missionary from Allahabad. She was intro
duced by Mrs. F. R. Brunot whose friend she
is, and with whom she is staying briefly. Her
talk was an informal one, and related to the
work at her station.
She asked for contributions to carry on the
work, and said she had been pledged money in
other cities she had visited, particularly
Chicago, where she was given $500. The money
thus gwen is intended to be used in supplying
stations located on the hills about Allahabad
where the natives live during the hotter
months of the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-22

The resolutions of the Pan-American
Congress against the spirit of conquest is a
bold declaration that no European Govern
ment must fight an American nation without
its consent. The resolution will insure peace
on this continent; but we must make the