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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20

Money mends many g break that honest
poverty could not heal.-Qutncy Journal
The man who has no charity in his heart
gives no quarter to the hotel waiter. Post
"Heaven lies about us in our infancy, -
and everybody else lies about all the rest Of our
lives Washington Hatchet.
It is better to be a doorkeeper in a New
England dime museum than to own farm in the
West.-Prouldsnee Telegram.
Spriggins says his wife is so short that she
has to stand on q chair to reach the top OF her
head.-Bin 1hGmtoR Republican.
1t takes superhuman strength to carry
small load OF whisky without the world knowing
that It Is a burden. -AilaCa1tkes Journal
Two Thousands Cents on the Dollar
.rwhat did that decollete waist cost?"
about hundred dollars"
''Phew! The idea Of paying hundred for = Yi,i
--yelo York Sun.
Much the Easiest.-"The new Persian
Minister to London Is named Agha Mehemmed
Ali Khan Ala-is-sultan, He is pronounced suc-
cess"
II suppose that Is the easiest way to pronounce
him. ''-HstO York sun.
Disheartened Lover-Heartless grill I
viii live NO longer 70 be tormented By hopeless
love for you. dose Of rough on rats shall end
my useless hfe."
Heartless Girl.-"An right George, II you
think you must But please don't die in the
house. '-SOmsrvftte Journal
Chicago's Best Friend.-''I am the Mayor
Of Chicago, Mr.. Platt.''
'.Ahi Glad TO see you"
Thank you. have called to say that II there
Is anything in Chicago you want. the people stand
ready 20 give It 70 you-Lineoln Park, the new
Auditorium, or the Literary Movements We ara
yours truly, ,'.-Hsp Iork Snn,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
CORN AND COAL,

Our esteemed but rather haphazard East
ern cOtemporary. the Boston Globe, ap.
pears to think it has struck at the root of an
economic injustice in the following para
graph:
Soft coal in the neighborhood of Pittsburg is
worth cents Dushel, and in Kansas City @
cents bushel. while corn in Kansas City is
worth 10 cents bushel and 20 cents in Penn
sylvania. Can the ''middleman" between the
two consumers be much less than highway
man?
OF course the first thing to inquire into,
when confronted by such marked contrast,
is the accuracy of the figures. An exami-
nation of the market reports will show that
the quotation of corn in Kansas City is 21@
22c, while in Pittsburg it is 35@36c per
bushel. OF the price of bituminous coal in
Kansas City there is no authoritative quota
ton; bur as the quotation given for it above
is less than the rate paid for mining it will
be perceived that the quotation is remark
ably wild, the actual market price being
from 4@5c at wholesale up to &c at retail.
Such bald inaccuracies would not be
worth much space, except for the proof, Civ
en- by the corrected figures, of exactly the
opposite conclusion to that suggested in the
paragraphs 1t is shown that under the
freedom of competition which prevails in
the transportation of corn and coal, the
actual charge for carrying these staples
1000 miles, including the profits to the
shipper and the cost of handling, insurance
and everything else, is about 14c per
bushel on corn and 16c per bushel on coal, or
on both a charge in the vicinity of zoe
per hundred weight We believe this to be
a striking proof that the greatest economic
cheapness is secured wherever the competi-
tion of middlemen is wholly free. If the
exchange of these two staples can ever be
made more cheaply, competition will reduce
these charges still lower.
The converse of the proposition is also
very clear. The only way in which middle
men can force excessive charges on their
function of transacting the exchange of
staples like these is by obstructing compe-
tition. That purpose is what is aimed at by
the trusts.
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WEATHER WONDERS.

There is no law against guessing at to-
morrow's weather, although General Greeley
and his army of prophets may think they
have a patent on their select predictions;
and it is certainly no crime to speculate
about yesterdays weather. 1t is a great
deal safer to talk of the weather that is past
like the water which mas gone over the
wheel, it cannot return to give you trouble.
A great many of us have discussed the
weather with more than usual interest this
winter. A companion subject until lately
was la grippe. The two went together
naturally. Some have said that the weather
gave rise to the influenza epidemic. and
there does seem good reason to assign its
virulency to atmospheric conditions. A
curious discovery has been made by the
London st. James Gazette in this direction.
The Gazette believes that the grip isdue to
the stagnation of the air, and to support the
theory shows that the atmosphere, as OBJ
served at Greenwich, has had far less move
ment than usual during the last six months.
Stagnant air may have caused the English
brandsof grip, but it cannot be said to have
had much to do with the American article
as supplied to Pittsburg. Weare under the
impression that the period in which the
grip ragged most Yirulently and widely in
this city was marked by several cyclonic
storms, and the winter generally, while un-
usually warm, has not been remarkable
here for the lack Of high winds. The ex-
ceptionsl humidity and high temperature
seem more probable causes of the spread of
the disease in this part of the world.
Another subject upon which carloads of
speculation lay be expended is the cause of
the revolution which has certainly occurred
in the seasons. All sorts OF reasons from
the sublime to the ridiculous may be trotted
out. Is the procession OF the eQuinoxes the
criminal? /? or has the solstice passed the
aphelion without letting us know? There are
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
BEST AND MOST RELIABLE.
The Dispatch Given the Highest Prnise By
an Ohio Weekly.

The Dispatch Given the Highest Prnise By
an Ohio Weekly.
From the Ohio Patriot New Lisbon.
THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH is the best. most
reliable and readable paper in the United
States. The wonderful growth and popularity of
the Sunday edition, which has attained a bona
fide circulation Of considerably over 50 OO0
The matter selected for the literary columns of
the mammoth 20page Sunday issue is supplied
by scores of contributors OF the highest merit
and reputation. Each number Is a monster
magazine Of choicest pen productions. as well
as an accurate and exhaustive chronicle of cur
rent news The special cable letters and the
sporting and business reviews are also attract
i've features of the Sunday issue. 1t is a news
paper for the people and home circle. With
the New Year came new features. The daily
issue Of THE DISPATCH, which has ever main
tanned the lead will continue to offer the best
things going in the news line. Its reliable mar
ket reports, vast news getting machinery (in-
cluding leased wires to all the principal points,
with bureaus in the chief cities) and its earnest
progressive and independent policy has earned
for it national reputation and made it house.
hold word in Western Pennsylvania and East
ern Ohio.
With the New Year the already large facili-
ties enjoyed by The DISPATCH for producing
progressive nineteenth century newspaper were
added to. The rapidly growing circulation of
both the daily and Sunday issues has necessi-
tated the building of another marvellous
double-perfecting press for its already well
equipped press room. Hoe & Co. will soon
place this wonderful machine along side the
other swift presses, thereby giving THE DIS
PATCH publishing facilities only enjoyed by a
few of the metropolitan plants. The improve
ments in other departments will be on a scale
in keeping with this extraordinary addition to
the advantages enjoyed by THE DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
THE COAL RATE nuEsr1nK.

1t is reported that some of the railroad
officials who heard the discussion of the
thick-and-thin vein, or forty-mile radius
question on coal rates have expressed their
opinion in favor ofreducing the rates to the
thin vein mines situated in a small radius.
Such action would be correct, independently
Of the respective profits of the two classes of
coal mines, for the reason that the least SER
vice is performed By the railroads for the
mines within the shortest radius. It is not
good economy to carry any staple two
hundred miles at the same charge as for l3O;
because to exactly the extent in which il
permits the longer transportation to take
the place Of the shorter, it involves Just so
much wasted effort. The railroad theory of
charging what the freight will bear ignores
this principle, but it is in turn ignored
by the existing state of affairs, which puts
as much of charge on the freight that will
bear the least as on that which will bear the
most and is carried the longest distance.
Both railroad practice and economic justice
warrant the reduction which the thin vein
operators ask for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
TERMS OF THE DIsPATCa.
PITrsBURe. THURSDAY, FEB 70, ISOO
A GREAT EVENT.

The formal opening of the Allegheny Car
negie Library this evening has its interest
decidedly enhanced by the presence Of the
Chief Executive of the nation. But beyond
the ecldt lent to it by the participation Of
President Harrison in declaring that besutl-
full building open to the use of the public,
it has broader and deeper Significance than
can attach to any ceremony merely by the
presence of the most distinguished guests.
Every one recognizes the occasion as the
dedication OF the first of q number of beau
tlful buildings, which are to enrich and
adorn cur communities, and in which the
whole people will find literary instruction,
information and amusement placed within
their reach. The inception of vast scheme
for popular enlightenment and elevation, the
bringing of the means for education close to
every man, high or low, rich or Door, is by
itself an occasion Of which the magnitude
cannot be overstated.
But that important phase of to-night's
event is not greater than the significance
which attaches to the magnificent example
presented by Mr.. Carnegie OF the true uses of
wealth. We have here the precept and
practice of a multi-millionaire to the effect
that life spent merely in the accumulation
OF riches is not enough for him. Whatever
criticisms and antagonisms the donor of this
great public gift nay have aroused in his
business career, he is showing by the uses to
which he puts his wealth that the man rises
far above his money. He testifes by the
creation of public institutions of such value
that the wealth that is boarded up is
useless, while the wealth that is wisely
expended for benefting the human race
is equally for the good of the public and
for the honor and fame of the man who
makes that highest investment OF his riches.
The opening of AlIegheny's beautiful
library building is not only the first fruition
of Mr.. Carnegie's liberality, but it furnishes
an example to other rich men, which cannot
fail to yield results of the widest and far
thest-reaching Importance.
A public occasion involving such wide |
and deep considerations has rarely been |
known in these cities. While the building |
which is opened tonight is for the especial
use of Allegheny, the policy which it repre-
sents and the public benefits that are cryr-
tallized in its faultless architecture belong
to the whole community.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
As TO CONsTABLES' TERMS.
An Interesting Question Likely 10 be Test.
ed at KittanninR.

An Interesting Question Likely 10 be Test.
ed at KittanninR.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
KITTANNING, February 19-The election
passed of quietly yesterday, resulting in a
clean sweep for the Republicans, their major
ity averaging all around about 25 votes. The
result was not known until very late last night.
]. D. Reynolds (Rep.) was elected Burgess.
The defeat of q. W. Montgomery for Con-
stable will bring before the courts the lately
agitated question in regard to the legality of
the election for the office this year. as it is pro-
posed to contest the matter. A further COM
plcation arises over the fact that the Constable
in his notice of election failed to notify the
voters that Constable was to be elected.
Should the matter get into the courts, as is
very probable now, it will decide very inter-
esting and much mooted question, and may re-
suit in the election of Constables and Asses
sors in other parts of the State being declared
illegal. Three days before the February cleo
ton. an act was passed and signed by Governor
Beaver. extending the term of Constable and
heretofore. Notices to the effect were pub
lished three days prior to the election in 1889.
and the question now rises WAS it intended
that the act should take effect at once or COM
mencing this year."
Some Judges in other parts of the State have
decided that Constables elected in 1889 were
elected for three years, while as many others
have held that they were only intended to
serve one year. In many places, particularly
accepted, and Constables were elected 1t now
looks as though their election will be declared
void and that the men elected in 1889 shall
serve until 1892.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
THEATRICAL NOTES.

paul KAUvAR,7 with the eminent Ameri.
can actor, Joseph Haworth, in the title role.
comes to the Bijou next week. The play is said
to be Steele Maekaye's master piece. 1t deals
with the French revolution and is written in
true French style. The cast is a most compe.
tent one and the management promise some
startling scenic and mechanical effects There
will be 100 auxiliaries on the and it is its
first visit to Pittsburg, it VIII attract a good
this morning.
THE sale Of seats for Annie Pixloy's engage
ment at the Grand begins to-day at the box
office. The reportory will be as follows: Mon
day and Tuesday evenings and Wednesday
matine, The Deacon's Daughter Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday
matinee. %, Second Floor" which she recently
produced with success in New York. @Mlissn
wiz be the Saturday night b1l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
FORAKER DEPENDED HIMSELF.
Why He Thought the Adjntant Generals
Order Referred e Canada.

Order Referred t. Canada.
CINCINNATI. February l9.-Following is q
shorthand interview with Governor Foraker on
Adjutant General Kelton's remarks: "Yes.
have read the statements of Adjutant Gen.
eral Kelton, as they are reported in the news
papers. Had what said been taken in my own
language the Adjutant General would not have
taken issue with my statement or offered any
criticism upon it. What said was that. mas
much as it was no longer secret, could:with-
out improperly refer to the fact that at the
time when the negotiations we're going on con-
cerning the Canadian fisheries question, was
called upon, as understood other Governors
were, to report at once to the Adjutant General
of the United States army the number Of Ohio
National Guard organizations. and the number
OF members enrolled therein. together with the
m ax1mum strength to which they could be in
creased, and also to what degree of efficiency
they were drilled. disciplined, armed and
equipped and how long it would require to fill
our organizations TO their maximum strength
and concentrate the whole force at Cleveland.
might also have stated that the circular
letter asked for information as to what num-
Der OF these men could take the field for nine
months, which is the longest time the President
Is authorized to call out the National Guard
for service In the field; but did not allude to
that TACT 1 did not say, either that
the letter spoke about the purpose of
tne call De1ng to invade Canada or
any other country In fact, made no allusion
to Canada, except only to say this happened
while the controversy about the Canada fish
cries was going on. It was no secret because,
as Adjutant General Kelton probably knows.
II he has read the newspapers, the matter has
been many times spoken of in the press, and
II l am not mistaken Governor Beaver
probably a year ago, spoke of it in
some public way. At any rate the matter.
whatever it may have been originally, was no
longer confidential when 1 spoke about it. 1
alluded to it, not to impart Information, but
only TO illustrate the propriety of maintaining
such military organization as the National
Guard amounts to-
"Of course supposed the call had reference
to the Canadian troubles, and this view of the
matter was confirmed when I learned that
pennsylvania, as 1 was informed, was at the
same time asked as to how soon she could con-
centrate her National Guard at Erie and that
New ork was asked the same as to Buffalo.
But OF course the Adjutant General knows
better, and we must all accept the statement as
true that 1t was only piece of funny busi-
ness something lake they aftefward claimed
as to the rebel flag order, and that it had no
relation to Canada, the fisheries question, or
anything else Of any movement"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
CLEVELAND WAS EMPHATIC.
Curious Story About Election Night in the
White House.

CURIOUS story About Election Night In the
White House.
| From the Globe Democrat
The Illinois Democrats propose to nominate
John M. Palmer for United States Senator and
make personal campaign, it is said. That is
provocation for the narrative Of an incident at
the White House on election night, 1883. Mr..
Cleveland and his Cabinet were gathered in the
library reading the returns as they were taken
by an operator in the next room. Mr.. Cleve-
land has never been accused of rainbow chas-
ing. He is level.headed when it comes to cleo
ton returns. He demonstrated that quality on
this particular occasion. Enough had been re-
celVed to show about what the city of New
York and Kings county would do.
The President got up from his chair and be-
gan to pace the floor in deliberate manner.
Some figures came from the interior of New
York State. One was from Roscoe Oonkling's
old home. where in 1884 there had been defec-
ton from Blame sufficient to elect Cleveland.
The President took this return and comparedi it
with the figures Of four years before. He saw
that Harrison had recovered the lost Repub-
Hcan vote in the interior of the State. He made
rapid calculation and said:
Gentlemen, we have lost it." Then he re-
sumed his pacing. Nobody spoke for few
moments. At length Postmaster General Dick
inson broke the silence. He said:
"Mr. President. I am inclined to wait for
yet. We have heard nothing from Michigan
SO far. Our prospects there are very bright, I
can assure you, from personal information"
The President had halted as Mr.. Dickinson
began to speak. He listened until his Post
master General had finished, and, without a
word, he resumed his tramp across the room.
In few minutes telegram from Detroit was
handed in. 1t announced that Michigan had
gone Republican "by the usual majority"
The oppressive silence which ensued was
broken by Secretary of Agriculture Norman ].
Colman, Of Missouri, who, with cheerful
optimism, argued:
wait till we hear from Illinois, Mr. Presi-
dent. know something of the situation there.
The honest yeomanry are thoroughly aroused
upon this issue of tariff reform. General John
M. Palmer has made a gallant fight. I shall
not give up hope until we have heard from Hi
nois."
The President had stopped as Secretary Col
man began to talk. He heard him through,
and simply said as he resumed his march:
"Oh, -T
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Old Dan Rice sang Ii.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
VIII you state through Nail Pouch the origin
of the words, paddle your own canoe" or else
where can be found JCD
EAST LIVERPOOL. o., February 19, 1890.
[Old Dan Rice, now deceased who was one of
the most famous circus clowns of his day and
generation, while he may not have originated
the expression alluded to, certainly gave it its
widest and most familiar circulation, in that
song Of his the chorus of which ran:
Then love your neighbor as yourself,
As this world YOU go travelling through,
And never sit down with tear or froHn,
But paddle your own cancel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-20
MANY NOTABLE PERSONS THERE.
Meeting of the National Encampment o
the Union Veteran Legion.

the Union Veteran Legion.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
NEWARK, O.. February l9.-Many of the
Encampment Of the Union Veteran Legion ar
rived to-day,among them National Commander
Pearson, accompanied by the members of his
staff; General Bragg, of Wisconsin; ex-Chief
Justice Read, of Iowa; DR.. Read, of Missouri:
Major Byram, of Philadelphia; Colonel Foot
man, Massachusetts, Colonel Manchester, of
Kansas; General L II. Duvall, West
Virginia; Colonel Plunkett, Illinois; Gen.
eral McNair, Delaware; Colonel M. M.
Murphy, Ohio, and many others. A
large meeting OF the National Advisory
Committee was held at headquarters tonight.
Several changes in the rules and regulations
were suggested, and the Endorsement of the
per diem pension bill was unanimous The
National Encampment will be called to order
by General Pearson tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. After the calling of the roll and other
preliminary business. the National Commander
will deliver his address, TO be followed by the
reports of national officers. In the evening
campfire will be held, at which the Mayor will
deliver his address of welcome. The election
of national officers will hardly take place be-
fore tomorrow morning. AS yet no names
have been mentioned, and, unlike most ma
tional bodies there is no button-holing wire
pulling or distribution of circulars or cards.
So far the delegates have every appearance
of having seen service and plenty of it. This is
not to be wondered at, as the eligibility rule of
the Union Veteran Legion is that the members
must have volunteered prior to July !, 1883, for
q term of three years and served two full con-
tinuous years, nnless discharged by reason of
wounds received in line of duty. All the dele
gates are expected tomorrow morning.