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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
OUR SHORT STORIES.
A Low-DowN ESTABLISHMENT.

A TALL man somewhat rumpled, but looking
as if he had lot of native pride and dig
nifty, stepped into downtown saloon, and in a
stately way, said to the bartender:
"a glass of imported beer SIR"
mo imported" said the bartender.
"Bless mep' exclaimed the tall man, "No
imported beerr'
Nothing but the every day United States
beer" said the bartender.
The tall man turned soornfully away and
walked toward the door, He stopped before
he reached it.
.Is 1t coolF'' said he to the saloon man.
''See them flies limpin' round on the barr,
said the saloon man. The tall stranger said he
did. "Feet frosted from hoverin' over that
beer" said the saloon man.
''And is it served in schooners?' asked the
tall man.
"Reg'lar double deckersr' was the ASSURING
reply of the beerdrawer.
The tall man returned to the counter and told
the bartender he guessed he'd take q glass, but
he was afraid 1t would go against him. The
beer was drawn out and the man walked to the
end of the bar where the lunch was.
STARS aliver' he exclaimed. Crackers and
red herringl Is that all you serve for lunch?''
Tuesdays" replied the bartender. "Come
around Wednesdays for terrapin and boiled
salmon.
The dignified man looked disguised, but he
took two red herring and handful of crackers.
He ordered his beer carried to a table and
walked over to sit down by it.
"Great Casarl" he exclaimed. "Don't you
have anything but pine-top tables and hair.
bottom chairs?"
"Expectin' our marble, top rose-woods in
every minute, and our plush sofies ought to
have been in last night" said the bartender.
1--WE sent 'em out to get 'em nickel-plated."
The tall man ate his herring and crackers and
drank his beer, and patronizingly told the clerk
that he might draw him another glass. He
drank that and then said:
Il am introducing patent memorandum
book, sir, for use in your business You'll find
1t much more convenient than the slate"
'What?" said the stranger, rising with great
dignity. "You don't keep slate? I suspected
the character Of your place from the start, sir,
but I had no idea 1t was so low down as that,
SIR"
And the tall man went out OF the door 80
quick that the bungstarter the bartender threw
after him wouldn't have caught him if it had
been fired out of gun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
A CLERGYMAN MARRIED.
A Brilliant Wedding Celebrated In n Belle.
varnou Churcb

A Brilliant Wedding Celebrated In Belle.
vernon Church.
One of the most brilliant weddings of the
season was solemnized at the residence of Mrs.
Mary E. Cook in Bellevernon yesterday. The
contracting parties were the Rev. Charles A.
Clark, of the McCandless Avenue Church, and
Miss Matte !. Cook. daughter of Mrs. Mary E.
Cook, of Bellevernon. Rev. j. n. Ewing and
Miss Millie Cook officiated as groomsman and
bridesmaid, respectively. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Perine Baker, assisted by
Rev. Jas. E. Stephenson.
After the ceremony had been performed the
assembled guests from Philadelphia and other
cities sat down to an elaborate wedding COLA
lation, after which the newly welded couple
left for an extended trip East. The presents
received by Rev. Charles Clark and his wife
were numerous and exquisite.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
JURYMEN ON A STRIKE.
Good and True Men Want Better Pay for
Their Services.

Good and True Men want Better Fay for
Their Services.
DETROIT, August ls.-The desire to strike
seems to be highly contagious. 1t has reached
the Jurors of the Recorders Court. To-day
they convened as usual in the Recorders
Court, and were excused for two weeks by
Judge Chambers. They asked for pay for full
time, and were, of course, refused. Twentys
three of them then adjourned to Coroner
Browns office and held an Indignation meet
ing They elected Chairman, talked over
their grievances and concluded that they ought
to get the same compensation as Wayne Cir.
cult Juror, So instead of the 50 80 they have
been receiving, and should be paid for the full
term regardless of vacation.
Amemorial embodying these facts was drawn
up to be presented to the County Auditors.
The law is explicit on the question offering
compensation, but that cut no figure with these
learned individuals, and they confidently ex-
pect TO get what they ask for. 1t has not been
presented to the Auditors. but when it does
make Its appearance it will be framed and
placed away as unique and original joke,
such as jurymen only are capable Of perpe-
trating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
EFFER SON DAVIS OLD SERVANT.
Delegate Claiming Seat In the nIissis.
sippi Convention.

Delegate Claiming n Seat In the Missis.
sippI Convention.
JACKSON, MISS, August 13.-There was an
evening session of the Constitutional Conven-
tion owing to the fact that matters have pro-
gressed up to that point where it is necessary
for such subjects as are introduced, to be re-
ferred to their appropriate committees. Be-
fore adjournment this afternoon, the question
of awarding the printing for the convention
was taken up and referred to committee.
Various committees will be appointed to-mor-
row. that on franchise being the most import
ant and will consist OF 35 members. 1t is not
certain as to the Craftsmanship of this COM
mittee, but it is believed that either Senator
George or Judge Wiley P. Harris will be
named.
The best interests of the entire State will no
doubt be promoted by the acts of SO intelligent
and prudent an assemblage of men as compose
the present convention. The contested case of
Bolivar county, whose seats are now occupied
by Republicans, one of whom Is o negro-a
former servant in the family of Jefferson Davis,
will be referred to the committee for settle
ment 1t is not improbable that the present
occupants will be sustained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

In view of the reports about favored PEN
sion claim agents. it is well for applicants to
understand that there is no need for them to
pay an agent SO to fill out the blanks. The
bureau will supply the blanks on application,
and any intelligent man can fill them out for
himself. II that gets to be the rule, the
hunger Of the pension agents for new pension
laws may be materially abated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
vows PLEDGED AGAIN.
MIR. and Mrs. GemmeI Celebrate a Quarter
of n Century of Happiness.

MIR. and Mrs. Gemmel Celebrate a Quarter
of Century of Happiness.
A happy party were gathered last night at
the home OF Francis Gemmel. at 25aRace
street, Allegheny. 1t was the twenty-ffth
anniversary of his marriage, and his family, in
cluding his grandchildren, had assembled to
celebrate his silver wedding.
A quarter of century ago Mr.. Gemmel,
then young grocer. had just returned from
the war and started in business where he now
lives. He married Miss Martha Dunn and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR.. John
Brown, of the Second United Presbyterian
Church, Allegheny.
He started in business in little frame house
and now a handsome brick structure stands in
its place. 1t was there also that the silver
wedding was celebrated. About so friends and
relatives were present. The presents included
a large number of handsome silver table pieces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
KENDRIcK FOB CARDINAL.

Report Thnt the Title Is 10 be Given the
Missouri Archbishop.
ST. LOUIS, August 13-Well authenticated
reports have been received here from Boston
that the Catholic Archbishops now in session
in that city will. before they adjourn. join in q
request to the Pope to confer the title of Car
dinal upon Archbishop Kendrick, of this city,
on the occasion of his semi-centennIal Jubilee.
which is to be celebrated here some time next
summer, and at which Cardinal Gibbons, of
Baltimore will probably act as celebrant and
sermon.
There seems to be general opinion among
church dignitaries that the Pope will comply
with this request
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

THE suggestion is made by the st. Paul
Pioneer Press that Colonel Elliott F. Shepard
ought to undertake the decision of the ques-
ton who is the genuine "Mrs. Astor," because
he is one Of the family. In putting the doughty
Shepard into the Astor family, the Pioneer
Press may have done the Vanderbilts SER
vice; but it has mixed those millionaire fami-
lies up, most wofully.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
Boy, Under Is Cnu,t Smoke.

NEW YORK. August a-On the lst Of next
month one of the most peculiar laws will 60
into effect. When and whenever New York
policeman encounters a youth under, or ap-
parently under. the age of l6 who is using to-
bacco in any form, the policeman will have
both authority and orders to arrest him and
take him before the Magistrate Of the district,
there to be arraigned for misdemeanor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
THE OLD SOLDIERS FIGHT.

A Battle With Cavalry In Which the
Veterans Win q Victory.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
scoTTDALE, August 12-The soldiers are
still in camp at Ellsworth Park and are having
a big time. Last night Rev. O. R. Morgan, of
Connellsville, spoke, and tonight an excellent
address was delivered by Rev. P. G. Conway, of
Dunbar.
This evening Camp Ellsworth was attacked
by large body of cavalry from Dawson under
the command of Captain Lyman Stricken. A
hotly-fought battle followed, in which the old
the yictors. The battle was very Interesting.
and was witnessed by several hundred people.
Camp will close on Friday evening. for which
ranged A large number OF old soldiers are
still here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

THE celebration of the centenary of the
founding of the first theological seminary at
Sessions, Beaver county, yesterday. marks an
epoch in the history of Presbyterianism in this
part of America. The great growth of the
Presbyterian Church from this smallest of be-
ginnings is one of the marvels of the age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
TnE Departmeut of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture's crop
report indicates by one way OF figuring that the
spring wheat crop of Minnesota and the Dako-
tas will be s30OO,oOO bushels. and by another
way that it will be 1O9,OOOoOo. AS this gives all
the lee-way between a short and a large crop,
the spectators are putting mp their money and
taking their choice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

In Senator Delamater's effort to prove his
close acquaintanceship with wool and the agri-
cultural industry, he omitted to briAg forward
the most convincing proof that he is a farmer
in the fact that his political estate is heavily
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
WARD McALL1sTER's PICNIC.
II Was n Great Success, Though Costing
Attendants $50 Per Head.

Attendants $50 Per Head.
NEWPORT, August l3.-Mr. Ward McAllis-
ter's big subscription picnic was held this after.
noon ard was a brilliant social event. There
were 26 subscribers, each Of whom paid $50 and
invited ten friends Each subscriber also
furnished one dish for the feast. The result
was a magnificent spread. served hot from
tent improyised as kitchen. The guests who
numbered ZOO went out to Mr.. McAllister's
farm. Bayside, on a special train.
Dinner was first served. and dancing followed
in the open air on platform arranged for the
purpose. Some Of the guests strolIed about
under the trees. The tables were elaborarely
and appropriately decorated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

The settlement of the site question by the
Chicago Worlds Fair managers is further off
than ever. The ridiculous idea of dividing the
Exposition into two parts six miles or more
apart is happily in a fair way to be abandoned
If Chicago cannot find suitable site with all
her parks and prairies blindness of strange
order must be prevalent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
A NOVELTY IN KANSAS.

Labor Day Proclaimed n Holiday by the
Governor.
TOPEKA, KAN, August Ex-Governor Hum
phrey issued to-day proclamation covering
Labor Day. which is believed to be the first
document of its kind ever issued by Gov
ernor Of State. He proclaimed September ],
1890, as Labor Day; makes it a holiday, and rec
ommends that it be 30 observed and business
be SO far suspended as TO permit all who may
desire to participate In the public exercises OF
the occasion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
Welded AT DUNBAR.

A Prominent Merchant and an Accomplished
Lady United in Marriage.
nPEcIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DrsPArca.i
ScoTrDALE, August 13.-Last night a bril-
liant wedding took place near Dunbar It was
the marriage OF Mr.. M. l. D. Brooks, prom
inent merchant of Dunbar to Miss Agnes
Sparks, an accomplished lady of Indian Head
Pa The marriage took place at the residence
of the bride, Rev. Samuel Wakefield, of West
Newton, officiating.
The compile were the happy recipients of
many costly presents. They will take up resi-
dence in Dunbar Immediately.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

SPEAKER REEDS Spartan sternness in
refusing TO let members of the House 60 to
that Grand Army gathering and thence skip
off to LOOK after their fences is the only way to
preserve quorum; but it is apt to strain the
power Of the imperious Speaker to the break
ing point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
Stark Comfy Republican Ticket.
ESPECIAL rELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

CANTON, August 13-The returns Of the Re
publican primaries held Saturday show the
nominations as follows: Probate Judge, ]. P.
Faucett; Prosecutor, O. O. Bow; Commissioner.
Stanley; Coroner, ]. H. Oppenheimer. The
ticket is strong one, and will poll the full vote
Of the party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

No reply has been made by either Della
mater or Quay to Rudolph Blankenburg's kind
offer: but there is every reason to believe that
the attitude of both of them is that Blanken-
burg may be blanked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

VERY few idle men are to be found in this
city. Superintendent Mcknight, of the schen-
ley Park, is anxious to employ Americans in
place of Italians. but he cannot discover any
who want work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

THE usefulness of Heligoland to Ger
many is proved by the fact that it has already
been made the foundation for the title Of Duke
of HeIigolapd. The title is much larger than
the duchy itself really is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

NEW YORK is now thirteen minutes
nearer Liverpool than it was the day before
yesterday. The White Star Line steamer Teu-
tonic is the record beater this time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

THE assertion is made that miss Rose
Elizabeth Cleveland's novel has fallen fat"
Being fat originally, of course it had to fall
that Way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

SNEAK thieves in high places are the
bane of the Argentine Republic President Gel
man has so far escaped with his life and a few
odd millions of dollars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

The theatrical season in Pittsburg begins
tonight. A small dose of minstrelsy is the
predatory medic inc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
LETTER CARRIERS IN CONVENTION.
They Gather at Boston From All Parts of the
Country.

Country.
BOSTON, August 13-The first annal conven-
tion of the National Association of Letter Car
riers of the United States began here to-day.
One hundred delegates from 90 branches Of
the organization are present, representing
every State and all the large cities Of the coun-
try.
The meeting was called to order by President
W. H. Wood, of Detroit. Charles H. Cutler,
of Boston, welcomed the delegates to the city,
and General Superintendent of Delivery Bates,
of Washington, spoke in regard to the relations
between the Postoffice Department and its EN-
ployes. promising to use his influence for the
mutual welfare OF the two bodies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
WHARF TO Draw the Line.

From the st. Louis Republic.1
If Senator Hoar can so restrict debate" that
Senator Blair win be cut on as soon - the
country IL tired Of him, he VIII be benefactor
it, 20 hsneratiozA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
All May vacare sourrime.

From the Seattle Journal
One hundred and sixty members of Congress
are reported absent from their seats That is
encouraging.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14

Vol. IS No. 1ss.-Enterec at Pittsburg Postofnee,
November Il, lSS7. as second-class matter.
Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House--75,
II and 7o Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE, ROOM q,
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK, where
complete files Of THE DISPATCH can always be
iound. Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
venience. Home advertisers and friends of THE
DISPATCH, while in New York. are also made
welcome.
TIE DISPATCH is regularly on sale a
BrentdnoS, Union Square, NetO York, and
II Are. de Opera. Paris, France, tOhere any
one Dho has been disappointed at a hotel
ne1cs stand can obEdin IL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-14
Helping the Cause of Liberty.
The Close of the Dnx.

ATT P. M. the denominational prayer meet
ings were held in the several places of
congregation. Mr. Robarts Harpers, of Lon
don. gave stereoscopican views on Switzer-
land and the Engadine in the evening. His
views of the mountainous homes of the hardy
Helvetians were beautiful beyond description.
Thomas Nelson Page is announced on the
programme for readings from his own works
for tomorrow, but 1t is hardly expected he VIII
be here. He recently sailed from England,
and as soon as he lands will at once come to
Chautauqua.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-11-15
r. l.. SPANGLER'S,
uAGERST0WN, MD.

We control the exclusive sale Of Merritt's
shrunk Si-inch skirting Flannelsi In this ciiy.
We show all the styles for this season, and
In addition 10 the piece goods. we show 10
different patterns Of the skirt patterns.
These are the only real shrunk skiftings on
the market, and can only he had at our store.
Our assortment OF homemade bed Comforts
is more varied this season. We have made
them in ottoman, repps, Saline, oil prints.
and offer them at less prices than usually
asked for the city made goods.
Our summer purchases Of blankets enable
as now TO offer more special value In medi-
um and good blankets than has been shown
for the past several seasons.
Better value In Underwear this seasan than
ever before.
Serges, Henrlettas, Came!s Hair and Cloths
In Helioirope, Green, Blue and Grey viii be
the most popular In plain fabrics. while Clan
aud scotch Plaids In ell size plaids. will lead
In fancy stuns. Velyets for trimmings and
combination. We show the most complete
stock OF all classes OF Black Dress Fabrics.
Housekeeping Goods Of the best standard
grades al same prices usually asked for COM
moner qualities.
Full stock and correct prices.
X. l.. sPANGLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-11-15
THANKSGIVING Proclamation.

President Harrison has issued the
following proclamation, fixing Thurs
dav, November 27th, as n day of ma
tional thanksgiving
By the grace and favor of Almighty
God the people of this nation have
been led to the closing days of the
passing year, which has been full of
the blessings Of peace and the com
forts of plenty. Bountiful compensa-
ton has come to us for the work OF
our minds and of our hands in every
department of human industry.
Now, therefore, /. Benjamin Har-
rison, President of the United States
of America, do hereby appoint Thurs
day, the twenty-seventh day of the
present month of November, to be
observed as day of prayer and
thanksgiving and l do invite the
people upon that day to cease from
their labois, to meet in their aceus-
toned houses of worship, and TO join
in rendering gratitude and praise to
our beneficent Creator for the rich
blessings He has granted to us as a
nation, and invoking the continuance
of His protection and grace for the
future l commend to my fellow-cit-
liens the privilege of remembering
the poor, the homeless and the sor-
rowful. Let us endeavor to merit the
promised recompense of charity and
the gracious acceptance of our praise.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
this eighth day of November, in the
year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety, and of the indie
pendence Of the United States the
one hundred and fifteenth.
[Seal. BENZ. HARRISON.
By the President
JAMES g. BLAINE,
Secretary of State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-11-15
A Dumeids 'PosSUm Hunt.

a DumeidS PoSSum hunt.
There was an exciting 'possum hunt
near Duflieds the other night. Butch
Glassford and two colored boys were
out hunting for 'possums, when they
came to an orchard. The colored
boys proceeded to gather in some APP
pies, while Butch kept watch on the
outside. There were no apples on the
ground, so one OF the boys, unbe-
known to Butch, climbed up into a
tree to get some. Just about this
time Butch thought it would be good
time to give the boys a scare, so he
fired his gun into the air Unluckily
he fired into the tree where the col
ored boy was and filled him full OF
shot. He was scared sure enough,
for he dropped out of the tree howl
ing with pain and ran about mile
before Butch could catch him and ex
plain matters. The darkey says he
is either going to stop stealing APP
pies or quit hunting with Butch
Glassford.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-11-15
Railroad Affairs.

President T. J. Kimball, OF the
Norfolk & Western Railroad, in a re-
cent interview, said that the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad is to be put in
first-class condition. "Old trestles
will be removed" said he. ''and new
ones put in their stead. Then iron
viaducts will be substituted for the
high ones. 1t is the intention of the
company to make the road first-class
in every respect" We understand
that one of the first trestles to re
ceive attention will be that which
connects the bridge over the Poto-
mac river at Shepherdstown with the
Maryland shore. The woodwork
here is to be removed and iron sub
stituted, thus completing the iron
work from hill to hill.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is
building a cutoff line near Relay
Station by which its fast trains be-
tween Washington and Baltimore
will make straight line instead Of
following the curve around the
viaduct at the Relay. A new bridge
will be built across the Paapseo and
about mile of new road constructed
The trains will save five minutes in
time and will make the run between
the two cities in 10 minutes.