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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

Farmer-Come out here to the bars, Miss
Beacon Street; want to show you my new Jersey
calf.
Miss Beacon Street (enchanted)-Oh, what love-
ly little cow Now, suppose that is the kind that
gives the condensed milk, isn't it?-SomsrrflLe
Journal.
Minnie-I'm afraid 1 must be showing
the signs or age.
Mamie-Why, dear?
Minnie-Young Mr.. Softheart was compliment
ing me last night on having such a sorrowful, in
tellectual face Washington Post.
Smith-Whatl moving again, Jones?
Jones (gloomily)-Yes.
Smith-Had fire in the house2
Jones-No, a fire out of the house.-NsI0 Tors
Herald.
Mrs. Jason-Just think, Jehiel, there is
more money spent for rum in one day than there
is for bread in a week.
mr. Jason-Yes: little bread-especially such
as you make-win 90 a long way.-TeTrs Hauts
Express.
"Charley Cashgo was in here to-day" said
the bookkeeper to the tailor.
s.What did he want-another suit of clotbes2,,
ssNo. he asked what the amount of his bill was ,,
.sHumpb; that mans Idle curiosity make. ma
tired. Washington Post.
MUST STICK.
"Will you renounee," the minister aaid-
AS the editor gave him his hand
GsThesworld, the flesh and the devil
And make for the promised land?,,
But the editor's face grew thoughtful
As he dreamed Of printers bill
And he said, "No. can't afford it
Imust stick to the 'devil' stil!,,
Atlanta Constellation.
"Did you ever hear of baseball pitcher
being filed with beer?'' said wishIets.
mo, " replied Bishlets, ST once tried To slI
one and went broke before had him hIled haif
WAY up to the spout which is the biggest part or
l ~baseban pitcher, you know.''-Nelo York
Herald.
mo, 1 denounce flirting from the bottom
of my heart, - asserted the married lookin1 man
81 think 1t calculated very often to lead to results
hat lifetime is too short to repent Of
You are unusually energetic, Drinkof: what's
he reason?''
well, it was through Irritation that got hc-
luainted with my wife. .''-Phfsadetph6a Times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
DIVORCE ENDS A ROMANCE.
Couple Who We're Married 10 Years and
Never Met Buf Once

Couple Who Were Married 10 Years and
Never Met But Once.
CHICAGO, May 28.-One of the Vaidis sis
ters, erial performers, was divorced by Judge
Tuley to-day from a husband whom she mar
RED In Geelong. Australia, ten years ago, un-
DER peculiar and romantic circumstances. To
add to the romance, she did not see him after
the marriage ceremony occurred until nine
years afterward. when she accidentally met
MIN In San Francisco. The sisters were per-
forming IN Geelong Australia, in March, 1880.
under the management Of one Laney who. when
about to lose his position, thought to make
Dennis WYNN ~
Louisa testified that she was only Ie wears of
age, and married st. Dennis, whom she had
never Defore seen, for the romance of it.
Laneys scheme miscarried, as John Allen, who
subsequently married the other Vaidis sister
appeared on the scene Just as the last word of
made BIT. Dennis sign q paper acknowledging
tnat ne mad perjured himself in swearing that
ne and MS bride were not under q, and that he
was induced to marry the gymnast by the in
nuence OF Laney. The strange union was
never consummated, and, being amenabIe to
the British law for marrying without the con-
gent OF ms parents or those of his bride, St
Dennis fed.
Mrs. st Dennis said that she never saw or
heard of him until IL months ago. when abe
was called out of a theatre by st. Dennis who
made himself known and demanded money.
He Is now a barkeeper in San francisco.
LOUISA mas grown wiser in ten years than she
was at 10. and her whilom husband was sent
about his business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
THE FAST DAY CHANGED,
Breezy Discussions Mt the Synod of the r.
p. Church.

p. Church.
Rev. 8. r. Kerr called the Reformed Presby.
terian Synod to order yesterday morning,
Prof. Mccartney. Of Geneva College, addressed
the Synod on Schools and Colleges" The re.
port Of Alex Kerr, Esq, treasurer of the
theological Seminary, reported that the en-
dowment amounted to s43,g75 %. Rev. John
Graham read lengthy report on the Signs of
the Times" The committee proposed a change
OF the annual fast day from the first Thursday
In January, as it is in the holiday season, The
second Thursday In February was finally settled
as the day.
At the afternoon session the establishment of
Presbytery in Northwestern India where two
missionaries are now engaged, was discussed.
Inc committee reported on the fiourishiug
CONDITION OF northwest provinces of India and
Oh the Daptizing of Brahmin noblemen. The
matter of perfecting an organization was de-
1erred Tor another year. A number of clergy
men onered the following: That every student
receiving aid from the Lamb fund be REQUIRED
to give his word of honor that he will attend
the seminary of his own church, and to enter
the ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian
church. Quite commotion was raised when
Rev. j. II. Leeper offered an amendment to
the resolution, that aid be refused any student
who uses tobacco. He said it was immoral and
a dirty practice unbecoming minister Asno
other person cOncurred with the reverend gem
tleman, ne withdrew his amendment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
WHAT BANKERS THINK OF IT.
Some of Them Say Increased Taxatio
Means Increased Interest.

Means Increased Interest.
The report Of the meeting of the State
Revenue Commission In Philadelphia on Satur-
day, published in THE DISPATCH the following
day, caused no little comment, yesterday, par
ticularly among the bankers of this city. The
latter were somewhat agitated over the fourth
section Of the report of General McCamant
This clause provides for the collection of taxes
from national or State banks and as near as the
PIttsburg men can get at it the report recon-
mends an increase in taxation.
Several bankers were seen yesterday but
none of them thought the recommendation
would become law. At present the banks can
elect to pay 3 mills on the par value of the
stock. The latter plan is generally adopted by
the national banks. The par value may be SlOO
Der share. while the market value of the stock
may be S400. The difference will readily be
seen. Some of the men interviewed said if the
taxation on bank stock was increased there
would be corresponding increase in the rate
of interest. and in the end the poor man would
be the loser by the change. Others did not
take this view of the matter, and said that in
creased taxation did not necessarily mean in
creased interest. The burden they stated
would fall on the stockholders of the banks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
Harris Theater.

30 often has that favorite drama of Bouci.
canlts, THE Streets of New York" been
gwen in Pittsburg. and by such variety of
companies, that little remains to be said o. the
present production at the above house. The
Leading role, that Of Badger. is in the hands of
Mr. Frederick Book, an old favorite stock
actor OF this city, and is of course well inter
preted OF the remainder of the COMPANY.
Miss Jennie Bowen, as AIidG, displays consid
eraDie ability and has striking figure; Miss
Neilie Atnerton is modest Lucy FdfrWedther
good hands, O :.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
TANKS AND FAIRIES.
Fantasma nc the Opera House-0ne of the
Finest and Other Plav.

Two very familiar attractions occupied the
stages of the Bijou Theater and the Grand
operP House last night At the latter house
the Hanlons once more produced "Fantasman
with the scenery and cast which have already
been praised in these columns earlier In the
season.
"one of the Finest" Gus Williams old play,
was reproduced at the Bjou Theater with Ed
WIN WIN M. Ryan as Captain Mtshler. The play is
not worth much, but Mr.. Ryan as the German
Donceman was very amusing, and Ross ID,
ONell put great deal of vigor into bis work
as Hugh Hickman, the heavy villain, But the
tanK really overshadowed the artists. 1t is a
clad boys plunge very realistically. In point of
noise and etfusive splashing this tank is better
tnan It's predecessors. But it will be surpassed
billed to appear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
ICHABOD.

Alas for the lofty dreaming,
The longed-for high emprise,
For the man whose outer seeming
His inner self beliesl
Hooked on the life before me
With purpose high and true,
When the passions of youth surged o'er me
And the world was strange and new.
Where the hero-soul rejoices
would play the hero's part;
My ears were attuned to the voices
That speak to the poets heart;
Iwould conquer place in story
With a soul unsmirched by sin;
My head should be crowned with glory,
My heart be pure within.
But the hour that should have crowned me
Cast all high hope adown,
And the time of trial found me
A sinner, coward, clown.
Ahi which was the false or the real
Of the Powers above would speakD
The saint with his high ideal,
The sinner whose flesh was weak
The hero who yearned for Duty,
The coward whose sinews failed,
The poet who worshiped Beauty,
Or the clown whose utterances failed?
William s. Walsh, in AarDer's Magazine Joi
June.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
Will be Strictly Private.

The wedding of Miss Helen Beymer, of
Fifth avenue. to Mr.. Charles Minton Baker, of
Chicago, will be celebrated at O'Clock. on the
evening of June 4, at the Beymer residence.
The wedding IS to be very private. The rela-
tives of the bride and groom and a very few
intimate friends will witness the ceremony,
after which the young couple will depart for
an Eastern trip and at the conclusion OF their
sightseeing. will start for Los Angeles, their
future home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
THE FIRST STEP TAKEN
Toward the Establishment of a Deaconess
Home in Pittsburg.

IOWafO tue EstaOusuuent Ol u DeaCohess
Home In Pittsburg.
The first formal step toward the establish
ing of Deaconess' Home in this city was
taken yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the
Conference Board of the M. E. Church, in the
minister's parlors. The Woman'ssHome Mis-
sionary Society of the conference presented to
the Conference Board OF DeacOnesses their
plan for the organization of Home, which the
board considered, and recommended that the
organization be effected under the auspices of
the Conference Home Missionary Society,
and that it be managed by a board of Is trus-
tees, four of which shall be men of the con-
ference, four laymeu, and the remainder
women, all members of the M. e. Church.
The trustees are to be elected annually. by
ballot, at a joint meeting of the Conference
Board of Deaconesses and the following officers
of the Woman's Home Missionary Society:
The conference president recording secretary,
corresponding secretary and treasurer and
the district presidents, of whom there are
four.
The Board of Trustees will hold a meeting
next Saturday, at 2:S0 o'clock, for the purpose
of organizing, and as soon as their application
for charter IS granted, will look about for
suitable property to purchase and begin the
work at once. They are as appointed yester-
day: Rev. w. F. Conner, Rev. Q. E. Locke.
Rev. J. h. Miller, Rev. c. Golden, Messrs.
joseph Horne, Hudson Sampson, E. M. Hukill,
H. F. Blnger and Mrs. William Vankirk, Mrs.
q. " Wilson. Mrs. 8. L. Wood, Mrs. w. d.
Brlcken and Mrs. G. w. Smith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
A TESTIMONIAL TO THE BISHOP.
Members of 81. Peters Pro- Cathedral Pre-
pare Quite a Surprise.

Members of 81. Peters Pro- Cathedral Pre-
pare Quite Surprise.
A testimonial to Bishop Phelan is being pre-
pared. The Bishop has on several occasions
refused to accept any gifts at the hands of
the members of his diocese, but on this occa-
sion he was circumvented by the ingenuity of
some members of st. Peters Pro-Carhedral.
Allegheny. These gentlemen raised a hand
some sum of money without consulting Bishop
Phelan, and intend to present 1t to him, whether
against his will or not on thee of his sailing
for ireland. By a special favor. DISPATCH
reporter was last night permitted to glance over
the terms Of an accompanying testimonial to
the Bishop.
The address characterizes Bishop Phelan as
sturdy exponent of true Catholicism" and
"a controller of diocesan finances and institu-
tions never equaled in Pittsburg." 1t goes on
to convey the sincere good wishes of all the
Catholics in his baliwick to the departing
Bishop and concludes with hope that the
suzerain of Rome will be told of the generous
and enlightened Catholicity which prevails on
the banks of the Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27

THE proposal of an adaptation of the
nickel-in-a-slot machine to weighing scales at
the mines. so as to stop tsmpering with the
honest return of weights. is good one. But
before it can be made practically successful.
care will have to be taken that all machines
made for the purpose of coal weighing, record
the weight accurately. If that was necessary
for the present uses of the machines large
share of them would have to be broken up for
old iron.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.
w. W, Knox. Jr.

W. w. Knox, Jr., died yesterday morning at
orchard Place, Knoxville, in his S9th year. MIR.
Knox was the nephew of Jeremiah Knox, and the
second cousin of the Countess Dl Montercole. nee
Knox. Deceased has for years been Secretary OF
The borough of Knoxville, and the secretary Of
the school board. He has been resident of
that section all his life. and has always been
held in the highest esteem. He occupied the first
house built in Knoxville, and lived there up to
the time OF his death. He leaves widow, but no
children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27

The proposition to give the hopeful
Prince Collars and Cuffs the title of the Duke
of Clarence is objected to on account of the
tragic recollections connected with previous
wearers of the title. The young man might
also offer pertinent objection on account of
the suggestiyeness of the fact that the early
Duke of Clarence was drowned in a butt of
malmsey, his favorite tipple. The warning to
the young prince against coming to the same
end may be pertinent, but it would be too
savage
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
QUITE A NEST EGG
For a New Organ. the Result of an Enjoy.
able Musicale.

able Musicale.
A nest egg for new organ was the result of
an elocutionary and musical entertainment
given under the auspices of the Organ Com
mittee of the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
last evening. The church was filled with an
appreciative audience, who listened to '"ryro-
lean Ducks" by Misses Clara Smith and Ma
tiIda George and Messrs. H. Ramsey and G.
Harris. Mrs. LIZZIE Pershing Anderson, the
elocutlonist of the evening, rected "The Fate
of Virginia." and Mr.. Harry Brocket, before
departing for Carnegie Hall to sing in the
Foster concert rendered ACROSS the Dee"
'sKnewledge is Power was Mrs. Anderson's
next recitation, and Miss Jennie Evans rem
dered solo. "When the Heart is Young"
was rendered by Miss Matilda George, and
"Mr. Plckwick's Dilemma was recited by
Mrs, Anderson. "T ell Her I Love Her. was
Miss Clara Smiths selection, and "The Diver"
was sung by Mr. G. F. Harris. ''Now Ever"
rendered by Mrs. Hunter, and Farewell"
sung by Misses Smith and George and Messrs.
Ramsey and Harris, were the last numbers on
the very interesting and entertaining pro-
ora
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27

IT is interesting to observe that, while
Pittsburg Is putting down miles of block pave
ment and paving good prices for it. the Eastern
cities are deciding that block pavement is be-
hind the times and are disputing whether vitri-
fed brick or asphalt makes the best roadway
for first-class streets. Is Pittsburg still behind
the times or are the other cities jumping rashly
and prematurely to the adoption of the pave
ments of the next century,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
WANTS TO BE A REPORTER.
A Seminole Comes From New Orleans to
Pittsburg In a Canoe.

a SemInoIe Comes From New Orleans to
Pittsburg In n Canoe.
A half-breed Seminole has rivaled venture.
some Mr.. Rapalye, Of the New York Mail and
Express. He has come from New Orleans to
Pittsburg in small paper canoe. John Rye
grass is the English translation of this Indians s
unpronouncable name. Mr.. Ryegrass is tall
and well formed, with the small hands and feet
wnlcn LORD Byron says are the sure exemplars
OF noble descent Ryegrass was born at Talla-
hatch1e, Fla, but was taken by Father Burger.
Jesuit priest, to the New Orleans University
at the age OF 10 years He seems to be fairly
educated, and states that his ambition is to be-
come newspaper reporter.
He Will proceed up the Allegheny as far as it
is navlga6le, and then return and transport his
canoe to Lake Erie. John Ryegrass has written
several articles for the New Orleans Piea1nlne
and other Southern papars
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
ITS EIGHTH Anniversary.
The Williamsburg Home for Aged Profesfants
to Have a Benefit.


to Have Benefit.
The eighth anniversary Of the founding of
the Home for Aged Protestants at Wilkins
burg is to be celebrated on Thursday next.
The exercises will commence at noon and last
until P. N. They will be entirely social in
their character. A fancy bazaar will be:one
of the features of the day. The ladies con-
nected with the Home have made quantity of
fancy articles that will be placed on SALE
Among these are hand-painted china. pic
lures in water and oil and crayon, and all sorts
of fine needlework. The last named especially
is very beautiful there being embroideries and
other artistic manipulatlons of needle and
thread that would do credit to the nuns OF the
Middle Ages who so often showed that they
possessed extraordinary skill in that direction.
The proceeds, of course. will 60 to the Home.
Visitors will be welcome all the afternoon, and
will be shown over the institution by members
of the Board of Managers. At o'clock lunch
will be served, for which no charge will be
made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY. MAY q, 1880
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMNER.

Persons leaving the City for the Summer can
have THE DISPATCH forwarded by earliest
mail 10 any address at the rate Of 90 cents per
month, or sR 50 for three months Sunday edt-
tioH included. Daily editioaIonly. zoe per
month, Ss for three months The address may
be changed as desired, II care be taken in all
cases to mention both old and netU address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
Harry Williams, Acadenv

For the last week of the season of lSS9.9O
Manager Williams presents the Hyde Star
specially Company, in whose ranks are a num-
Der OF favorites. Miss ANNE Wilmuth. es-
specially, has made many warm Pittsburg
Irlends tnls season. Others worthy of mention
are the Warshauer brothers. tipy Comedians.
d cider and Bowers, German songsrers; 81 Helene
Mora, the female baritone and the CIipper
Quartet. An extra matinee is to be given Dec
oratlon Day. The next season at this popular
house will open August Is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27

CONSIDERING Mr. Clarkson's complaint,
why does he not return TO the newspaper pub
fishing business and work up circulation for
Republican organ that will balance the pres
ent one-sidedness which he dislikes SO much?
There are millions In it. for the man who can
do it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
LOWER TARIFF IN MEXICO.

Reduction of Duty TO be Made on a Number
of Articles.
CITY OF MEXICO, May 26-The State of San
Luis Potos has exempted from taxation for
five years capital employed in cultivaring fiber
plants.
More rich petroleum discoveries have been
made IN Tabasco.
Manuel Dublan, Secretary of Finance states
that be is nearly ready to propose new tariff.
reducing the import duties on many articles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
Our Dish Upside Down.

From the Catawissa News-Item.l
1t may be remarked casually that the eight
hour heaven that is about to open to a portion
of the worlds toilers will not include farmers
newspaper men OF the women who do their
own housework. These three classes will work
10 hours day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
CHIEF BROWNS LAST ORDER.
Shutting Off Supplies From Belated Satur.
day Night Drinkers.

day Night Drinkers.
Chief Brown issued an order yesterday to
Inspector McAleese, of the First district, to
notify the keepers of disorderly houses that
on every Saturday night hereafter they must
close their places promptly at midnight, and
Brown says that since the speak-easies have
been closed young men who have been drink
ing in saloons until midnight Saturday make a
tour, in parties of Is or 20, of the disorderly
houses for the purpose of obtaining more
liquor. This results in great disorder in the
lower portion OF the city.
The proprietors of these places will be noti-
fed to-day, and if they do not obey the order
they will be promptly shut down. Several of
the proprietors of disorderly houses were seen
last night, and stated that they would be glad
to obey the order. as they were subject to great
annoyance every Saturday night from parties
of noisy drunken men who wanted more liquor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
An Anniversary Event.

Prince Albert Lodge 1855, Knights and
Ladies of Honor, held an anniversary entertain
ment at Southside Turner Hall last night
which was largely attended. The Entertain
ment Committee consisted of Mrs. Eliza
Weber, Marguretta Baker, Mrs Souder. and
Messrs. Staip. Morganstern and Leichner,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
LEES THOUGHTS.
Some Beautiful Gems Penned by the Hero
in His Last DAYS.

i'm His Last Days.
General Lee, while living in Lexington. had
the habit of writing on small slips of paper on
his desk such reflections as occurred to
him. The following were among the number
found:
Those who oppose our purposes are not
always to be regarded as our enemies. We
usually think and act from our Immediate sur-
roundings. (See Macaulav on Machiavellf."
'The better rule is to judge our adyersaries
from their standpoint not from ours"
'God disposes. That ought to satisfy u.s."
"Fame which does not result from good ac-
tons and achievements for the good of the
whole people is not to be desired. Nero had
fame--or. rather, notoriety. Who envies
himf"
mo man can be SO important in the world
that he needs not the good will and approval of
Others"
"'Charity should begin at home So saws
-. No Charity should have no beginning
or ending"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27

says that the obnoxious questions in the census
papers have been copied from Europe. a
great many Objectionable things are copied
from Europe. including fashionable Stiffness
and bureaucratic idiocy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-27
The Dea dly Parallel.

From the Chicago Mail.1
1t is announced that Carnegie will parallel
the Fort Wayne Railroad. Will he though
Perhaps the newspaper, editors will have some
thing to say about that. Mr.. Carnegie should
be given to understand that the newspaper
editors claim patent on ''the deadly parallel"