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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
THE FOES OF CANALS.

The revival of the canal as public high
wayis one of the phenomena of this decade.
The people in almost every section of the
country are realizing that canals have as
large commercial value to-day as ever
they had. The ship canal to connect the
Ohio river and the lakes is recognized as Of
great Importance to Pittsburg, and the
project though necessarily slow Of move
ment is making progress. New York is
also interested in ship canal. It is pro-
posed to convert the Harlem river into
canal by which the city's wharfage room
may be increased. The scheme has been
shown to be entirely feasible and very ad-
yantageous to the commerce of New York.
The opposition to the canal, proceeding
from the railroads, has been defeated
by Governor Hill in one instance,
but has been able to persuade the
Senate Commerce Committee to strike out
of the river and harbor bill the appropris-
tion for the Harlem river improvement.
The New York World declares that the New
York Central Railroad is behind con-
Epiracy 70 fill up and obliterate the Harlem
river. The World shows pretty conclusively
that President Depew is bringing his politi-
calinhuenceto bear against the canal project,
and an incident Of the campaign, which our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
RR.ppock,s NARROW ESCAPE.

Braddock escaped destruction by fire yes
terdsy too narrowly for comfort. As it was,
block OF houses covering two acres and af-
fording homes to over four hundred persons,
mostly Hungarians, was entirely consumed.
The wind which, at the beginning. was very
high and blowing toward the most pop
ulous part of Braddock, fortunately
died away, and saved the town. The
loss of property to the extent OF q
hundred thousand dollars, though hap
PLY unaccompanied by loss of life, should
impress upon the people of -Braddock the
necessity of providing more efficient water
works. For all but fire purposes the water
supply of Braddoek may be sufficient, but
the lack of pressure in the pipes which so
dangerously hampered the fremen in their
efforts yesterday points to the need for a
reservoir,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
HARMONY AFTER ALL.

Those who do not approve of the McKin-
lev bill, who dislike Mr.. Blaine and would
not be displeased to see the Republican
party split upon the reciprocity ideas
advanced BY the Secretary of State, are
naturally inclined to represent the relations
Of the Republican leaders as very strained.
Hdrper's Weekly, for example, says this
week:
''The question Immediately suggested by
the letter of Mr.. Blame is Of the Repub-
lican choice between his view and Mr..
McKinley's. The House has pronounced
for Mr.. Mckinley. Will the Senate join
and the President approve? In that event
shall we find Mr.. Blaine asking Mr.. Web
ster's famous question. Where shall 1 60?
Is be to stand toward the Republican as
Mr.. Webster at last stood toward the
whic party? Or does his letter and its
Republican support indicate the real Repub-
lican tendency? The opposition to it Is
strongly marked by Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Nc
Kinley, and by the passage in the House OF
the tariff and election bills. This conflict
of views is now the most interesting point In
the political situation"
But already it appears that the audaeious
statesmen and editors who talked so glibly
about reading Mr.. Blaine out of the party a
week or two ago have decided that such a
proceeding is neither easy nor advisable.
In fact the indications are that Mr.. Blaine's
advice will be given respectful hearing by
the Senate, and reciprocity may receive sub
stantlal recognition even in the tariff bill Of
Mr.. Mckinley. This will be disappoint-
ment to a good many folks, including the
Democrats, but If it results in the enlarge
ment of our markets it will be good thing
for the nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
FREAKS OF FASHION.

In Chicago beef will be dressed much the
same as In previous years.
An odd effect in suspender buttons is pro-
duced by shoestring and q safety match.
A NEAT tie much used by members of the
theatrical profession is over three feet long and
made of wood.
IT is rumored in official circles that Benjamin
Harrison is having some shirts made over from
Baby McKee's.
IT is whispered in the highest circles Of Ho-
boken that the old-fashioned hatband will be
introduced again this season.
BRAZILIAN bugs are worn by hotel clerks
Most of them are born on the premises and
painted green for the occasion.
NEVER place your scarfpin in the middle of
your scarf. Always put it on one side and give
the nectie a chance to be heard.
TIME table trousers are now worn by su-
burban residents. They give the arrival and
departure Of all trains and call out the names
Of the statsDns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
THE DIRGE OF THE SEASIDE BELLE.

There are no young men at the beaches this sum-
mer.-Current Ltem..
The Atlantic Ocean is tolerable ocean,
Perhaps desirable sea;
And the waves on the beach are good enough
waves
But not good enough waves for me.
And the sky above is pretty fair sky,
The surf there are many to land;
But there's no man. in sight from morning to
night.
And think the whole thing is q fraud.
For the waves as they curl,
With their swish and their swirl,
Without young man are u bore to . girl.
The Atlantic Ocean is popular ocean
With people fond OF the sea,
But the sea without men is a duh kind Of thing
And it's no kind OF ocean for me.
They rave o'er the glow of the sunset sea
And the moon with Its lane OF light;
But In the broad day or beneath the moons ray
There's never o man In sight,
And the sun and the shade,
And the moon. I'm afraid,
without young man are bore TO maid.
The Atlantic Ocean is good enough ocean,
A pretty well advertised sea;
But without the young man and all that sort OF
thing
It's no kind OF ocean for me.
I know that the roets have sung Of the sea,
As soft silly poets viii sing;
But bare stretch Of beach and no man within
reach
10 very lugubrious thing.
And the summer hotel.
And the surf ana the swell
Without young man are bore 70 belle.
IS. w. Foss In Yaakee Btdds,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
USEFUL AND INGENIOUS.
New Inventions on Which PitfsburEers and
O,hers Have Secured Pafcuts.

New Inventions on Wuteh Fhtspufkers Ane
Others Have Secured Patcuts.
O.D. Lewis, patent attorney. 131 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg, sends the following list Of new
patents issued July 20, 1890, to Pennsylvania.
Ohio and West Virginia inventors:
Alfred l. Barron, Tiffin, o., tubular Ian
tern; Andrew G. Brant, Scranton. hod; Edgar
r. Bullard, Wheeling, camera; Wesley Coulter,
Pittsburg. sash fastener; George A. Ellsworth,
York, O., potato digger; Ephram A Foster,
Port Clinton, o., napkin supporter; Frederiek
Candy, Fern Bank, o., sand moldins apparatus
Austin ]. Hanks, Wilmington, O., vehicle
wheel; Noah H. Judy. Circleyille, W. Va,
saddle bags: Abraham Kline. Mannheim,
Pa, currycomb; John G. Kurtz. Canal Fulton,
O., thill coupling; William j. Lohr, Johnstown,
whifhstree attachment; Jared Maris, Lebanon,
O., cap and lining tor point bands and hubs;
Joseph J. Mccarthy. Doddsyille, O.. wrench:
machine; @ Thomas s. Minniss, Meadyilie. COM
bined head rest and walking cane; Archibald
w. Paul, Wheeling. lantern; John A. Price,
Scranton. cooking stove; Daniel 6. Ritz, BeF-
lin. Pa, middlings purifier; Jacob s6Saber
Lancaster, Pa, cigar punching machine; Peter
B. Sprenkle, York, Pa, scalping reel and
-four bolt; John Stoll, Lancaster, Pa,
device for bending wood; Charles Z. Tauner,
Painsville, o., weather strip; Emil f. Tubach,
curtain fixture; James J. Turner. Pittsburg
shoe; Alexander Wurtz and o. ii. Baldwin,
assignors to Westinghouse Electric Company
Pittsburg, lightning arrester: William Z: Win
field and ]. +. McNutt, assignors TO Winfield
Manufacturing Company, Warren, o., lantern;
Henry D. Woodbridge, Newark, o., bag holder;
George II. Irwin, Pitisburg, surface ornamental
ton OF glassware design patent); John D.
Qabell; George H. Ober, Chagrin Falls, o.,
lathe for turning wood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
BUTLER's BIG BLOWOUT.
Programme for the Firemen's Tournament
on Wednesday Next.

AEDssNnHhAO Luc rTcuIEua
on Wednesday Next.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TUE DrsPArcH.I
BUTLER, July 3L-Wednesday, Augusta. will
be q red-letter day for the fire department here,
and for the county as well. The fremen's
tournament, which Is set for that Gate. viii be
one of the grandest events that has ever oc-
Cured In that line In this portion Of the State.
There will be l6 fire companies, including one
of Pittsburg's finest and II brass bands will be
in line. The Great Western. with @ pieces,
will be among the number. There will be two
parades one at IL A. M. and the other at P.
NJ. and two contests between companies on
race course 300 yards long. The first Will be
free for all at P. M. for prize of 500. At
o'clock there will be race between the home
companies for a handsome silk banner
presented by the ladies of Butler. A special
prize OF gold and silver trumpet will be given
to the company making the best appearance on
parade.
The companies from which acceptances have
been received are as follows: The CitizenS. of
Bolivar, N. Y; the Luthers. Olean, n. Y: the
Central and Whitneys, Bradford. Pa; First
Ward and Independents, Franklin, Pa; L. p.
Taylor, Meadvills, Pa; Packard, Greenville,
Pa; Duquesne, Pittsblrg, and the Apollo COM
panies. Beside these four local companies, the
Good WILL First Ward. John L. Campbell and
Springdale will participate in the tournament
The houses along tha line of march will be pro-
fuseIy decorated, and a half dozen arches will
be suspended over the streets. An immense
crowd is expected, all of the railroads center
ing here having given special rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
TWO BOYS CATCH AN ALLIGATOR.
He Made His Appearance In the schuyikiii
and Was Landed With n CIub.

PHILADELPHIA. July 3L-The Schuylkill
river has developed unexpected possibilities as
breeding ground or resort for the saurian
family Yesterdays crop In this line was an
alligator. genuine specimen OF the ugly tribe
supposed to frequent only those waters where
old Boreas doesn't get in his work in winter.
If he is the first arrival he may not by any
means be the last, unless he is a pilgrim and a
stranger, otherwise tramp without any
following. Yesterday afternoon John
Leary and Albert Abbott saw what they called
ian ugly looking snont," sticking out of the
water just off the cambridge street wharf: 1t
wasn't ugly enough, however, to prevent them
from making an attempt to capture its owner,
and In a moment they were in the water pre-
pared with a club apiece for an onslaught on
their intended prey. One blow was enough.
The alligator grabbed the club and held on, not
letting go when the boys headed for the shore,
nor even when they landed him on the wharf.
Then several yards of string were wound
around his body to keep him in peaceable
frame Of mind, and then the boys started OF to
dispose of their prize to the Zoo. The alligator
was 2l1< inches in length, and was apparently
about or 8 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.

A WYOMING postmaster has been requested
to resign because he charged cents for 3 2-cent
stamp Pretty soon they will be removing post
masters for opening other peoples letters.
THE Pittsburg Democrats know how to
make picnic pass of pleasantly. The managers
have not attended State conventions all their lives
for nothing.
THE postmaster at Newport said he did not
recognize any Mrs. Astor." Since his decapita-
ton he probably is aware that MRS. Astor" is
quite numerous and stands pretty well with the
administration.
Mr.. BOWEN, of the Oil City Blizzard, visited
Atlantic CITY n few days ago and was very much
shocked to see SO many ladies bathing! He then
took bath himself and the shock compelled him
to 60 to New York to recuperate.
If the Democratic picnic In Pittsburg on
Wednesday was the opening of the campaign in
this State, IL must be conceded to have been a
bowling success, The woods are full OF the
unterrihed.
MISSISSIPPI Democrats are not hogs. when
the Republicans refused to nominate candidates
for the Constitutional Convention, two prominent
Republicans were placed on the ticket. and the
strangest part of 1t is the fact that they were
elected. The force bill is not needed in Mississippi
at least.
NEW YORK is to have religious daily with
the modest sum OF o. ooo 900 back of it. 1t will
take about that much money to make religious
daily pay In that city.
A PENNSYLVANIA exchange. which has evil
IDENTIFY not been keeping pace with dress reform,
wants to know thy Speaker Reed wears 'that
outlan andish silk sash.n without consulting the
Speaker the Washington Post ventures the sug-
gestion that the gentleman from Maine wears the
aforesaid sash for the purpose Of keeping his
pants on.
CHARLES H. HAM is one of the appraisers
recently appointed by President Harrison. He
will probably be stationed in hamraising Chicago.
THAT congregation in an Iowa church who
were unable to arise when the sermon was I'm
ished owing to the vast quantity of freshly ap-
piled varnish, is said to be the only congregation
in the world that were not stuck up. They were
stuck down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
SHOOTING FOR GLORY.
Remarkable Scores Made By Members Of
Uncle Snm's Cavalry.

Remarkable Scores Made By Members Of
Uncle snm's Cavalry.
FORT w1NGATE. N. NJ, July Sl-The second
day of the cavalry competition OF the Division
of the Pacific was cloudy and not breath of
wind was stirring. Some excellent scores
were made in the days shooting at 200
yards range. Captain J. B. Kerr, of the
Sixth Cavalry, a distinguished marksman, and
Corporal ). c. Thornton, of Troop A, Sixth
Cavalry, made a score Of A points out of pos
sible so. Sergeant H. Heiser, of Troop G.
Second Cavalry. came in second with a score of
43 points at 800 yards. A slight breeze sprung
up at the 50O-yard range, but that dia not pre-
vent Captain Kern, Sixth Cavalry, from lead
ing with score of 45 points, with Lieutenant
A Gray, Sixth Cavalry, second, with score of
A points. At the 600-yard range there was quite
a wind blowing, but under these unfavorable
circumstances, Private Mitchell, Troop K,
Sixth Cavalry. made the extraordinary score
of AZ points out of possible so: Private Mitch
ellis score for the day was total of IVA points;
while A. c. Thornton was a good second with
III points, falling short of Mitchell only 3
points.
The highest score for the day was made by
Corporal Thornton, who has thus far held the
lead for the two days, and Private Keifer,
Troop II, Sixth Cavalry, comes in good sec
opd with 1886 points.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
LIVE ENGLISH JOKES.

''I saw, Jack" shouted SInithield
drover the other day to another. ''these sheep
won't move in this weather-lend US bark of your
dog, vii you?''
Judge-The witness denies having created
any disturbance stated by you.
Indignant Witness "a night watchman)-But
Your Honor. If he didnt raise the biggest kind Of
disturbance how did come to wake up2
A peddler with his cart, oyertaking an
other Of his clan the road, WAS thus addressed,
'sHallo, what do you carry?''
''Drugs and medicines, ~ was the reply
''Good, returned the other, you may 60
ahead; I carry tombstones."
'Pat, is this true that hear?"
San what's that. Yer Honor?'
THAT you are going to marry again?'
s'Tbatis so,n
.sBut your first wife's only been dead q week 70
s.Sure sbe,s as dead now as she liver win be,
Yer HONOR
Manager Ito young playwright)-I'm
sorry. but we cannot accept your play. 1t doesn't
quite suit.
Kindly su z gest wherein IL may be improved2
..sorry again, but I'm just like You in that re-
spect; don't know 3 blessed thing about writing
. good play.
An Irish gentleman asked city broker to
discount bill for him. The broker looked At the
acceptance and, as usual, started some difficult
ties. 1t has Che said) great many days 20 run,
as you see, sir.''
THAT'S very true," replied Fat; ''but beg
you to observe that they are the shortest days In
he year,
The porter Of Dublin grocer was brought
up before q magistrate on o charge OF stealing
chocolate, which he could not deny. Upon being
asked to whom he sold It. the pride Of Patrick was
greatly wounded. ITO whom did sell itl'' says
Pat: why. does he think took IL to sell7'i
Then, sir, - said the magistrate. ''whst did
you do with it2''
''Do nd i'll since you must know" he said,
1--WE made tay ofit.''
Returning from their wedding trip,
Said Fondle to his wife.
''What duties of our partnership
Will you conduct. my life?''
Her loving eyes she on him bent,
And whispered softly. "Dear.
You take the business management,
4 And will be cashIer.''
AL from Spare Aomssta
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
E1eHT-HouR DAYS AT THE EXPOSITION.
Labor Agitation Enters Into the Considera.
tion of the Worlds Fair.

tion of the Worlds Fair.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, July Sl.-The Chicago
delegation, which has been working against the
Lake Front-Jackson Park site for the Worlds
Fair, and which was supposed last night to
have majority of the Judiciary Committee,
received another setback this morning when
the sub-committee's report in favor OF
striking out the section providing for the issue
Of So 600. 600 park bonds was rejected by a vote
of II to l3. and the minority report to add
clause to the section and provide that the ques-
tiou of issuing the bonds shall first be submit
ted to vote Of the people of the park
district was adopted. The section was also
amended SO as to provide that the amount OF
bonds should be $1,000, 900 instead of S2,000,0OO
In the House the Judiciary COMMITTEES re-
ported back the Worlds Fair bill, which was
taken upand read the second time, and many
of the amendments of the Judiciary Committee
adopted.
The amendment providing for the enforce
ment of the eight-hour law among laborers on
the buildings and that none but citizens of the
United States should be employed. was finally
adopted in spite of the warning of one of the
members that the adoption of this clause meant
the turning over of the Worlds Fair to the
walking delegates, and that in this case -
would be to pay" The vote was ia to q AS
amended am, by BY ninn Of Chicago, before its adoD.
eight-hour section by directors or officers OF
the Exposition, shall be deemed a misde-
meanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
$1,000 The section does not apply, however, to
exhibitors at the Worlds Fair Almost with
out exception the members of the Senate say
they will fight the entire eight-hour amend
ment on the ground that 1t is special legisla-
tion and unconstitutional
During the afternoon session of the House
Representative Crafts attacked Alderman
X err, of Chicago, saying Kerr was here as
speculator who has haunted the Recorders
ONCE in Chicago for months past, getting the
names of the holders Of real estate OF every
place within mile OF jackson
Park SO he might get options upon 1t. The
section was adopted after being amended to
make the amount of park bonds $500, 200 in
stead of So, 2,000 000 the question OF issuing them
to be submitted to a vote of the people. The
bill was ordered to a third reading, and ad-
iournment was taken till tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
A COMFORTABLE CHECK

Given By tho Pennsylvania TO Complete
the Purchase OF It's Line.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3l.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to-day paid the last INSTALL
ment on account Of the purchase of the main
line of their road from the State Of Pennsyl-
vania, The check was filled out for $685., ,654 "a.
which includes interest.
The main line OF the road was purchased
from the State in 1857 for something over
81. 600 600. and the railroad company stipulated
to pay for it in yearly installments of S460, 600
The last installment falls due tomorrow, and
by the payment of the balance the railroad
company gains the clear title to the property.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Cauahr n shark In Their Net.

A party of fishermen at Deal Beach, N. j.,
yesterday caught monster shark in their net
The men were taking out their fish when they
saw the big fellow struggling in the net. After
an hours struggle they killed the shark by
driving spear into its body. The monster was
then towed TO shore. The shark measures ten
feet from nose to tail and weighs over 700
pounds,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Rich nnd Poor Treated Alike.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
During the late war and B enlisted and
went to the front. Both came home with an
honorable discharge. A worked and wasted as
he went along. b worked and put his earnings
in a home for himself and family. Both are
now unable to do a full days work. Accord
inr to the late pension law. does receive
nensiou because he has nothing and must be
denied because he owns real estate? Please
give US your opinion. VETERAN.
SEwICKLEY, July %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY. AUG. /, 1890.
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons teuusng the City for the Summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forlOorded By earliest
mail 10 any address at the rate Of so cents per
month, or Ss so for three naoRths, SNndGy eoif-
tion included Daily edition only, zoe per
month. So for three months. The address may
be changed as desired II care be taken in all
cases 10 mention both old and nel0 address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
ON TO THE PACIFIC.
The Great Northern Railroad TO be Com
pleted to Puget Sound.

ST. PAUL, July H,-The Great Northern
Railway line Is now making active prepara-
tions for completing its line to the Pacific
coast. On the east end the route will start
from point within three miles of Fort Assina-
boine, following the northern course. which
has been located to the summit of the Rockies.
The contractors are now figuring on this por-
tion of the work, which will be let at once.
1t is the intention to commence at once to
move material forward IN order that the work
may be pushed as rapidly as possible Seattle
will be the principal terminus of the line on
Puget Sound. Preparations are also being
made for building south from Seattle toward
Portland.
1t is estimated that it will require two years
to build the extension, which will be about 800
miles in length. and the greater part OF it
through Montrosa county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
DEATH OF GEORGE L. SCHUYLER,
Oldest Member of the New York Yacht Club
and the Donor of the Cup.

NEW LONDON. CONN, July a.-George l.,
Schuyler. who died in his cabin to-day, was the
oldest member of the New York Yacht Club
and one of its founders. He was the last OF
the donors of the America cup. Mr., Schuyler
was 80 years old, tall and dignified in appear
ance. He was native of New York and a d.
rect descendant of the old Schuyler family Of
historic renown In 1882 Mr.. Schuyler was the
only surviving owner of the cup and he it was
to whom the cup was returned by the New York
Yacht Club, and who sent 1t back to the club
with the new deed Of gift under which the
prize IS now held.
There has been objection to certain clauses
of the deed on the part Of certain competitors
for the Americas Cup, and it has been urged
by certain yachtsmen that the prize should
once more be returned to Mr. Schuyler, so that
still another new deed Of gift be drawn up
which would satisfy every one. His death now
makes this impossible, and IL the English race
for the cup they will have to accept the pres
ent conditions.