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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
THE BRIBERY FIASCO.

The termination of the bribery trial at
New Castle, yesterday, by the acquittal of
Wallace, with the compromise finding that
he shall pay half the costs, amounts to a
failure of justice for which neither Court
nor Jury can be held responsible
With the refusal of the witnesses, Fate,
Downing and Shaffer to testify and their
committal for contempt, the ability of the
prosecution to produce evidence terminated.
Under such circumstances the acquittal Of
the defendant was a necessity and putting
half the costs on him was mild way of say
ing that he must not do so any more. It
looks like weak spot in our legal system
that it makes no provision for continu-
ing a trial when important witnesses re-
fuse to testify, until the legal means
are exhausted to compel them to do
so. But the law being as ruled
the only thing for justice to do in this case
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

1t is interesting to learn from the sssur-
ance of Tory member that Lord Salisbury
will not take advantage of the divisions of the
Home Rulers by dissolving Parliament and
holding general election. This is important
if true; but if it is, we should hardly be dis
posed, as some contemporaries are, to credit it
TO 'the Tory sense Of faIr play" Fair play in
politics will not forbid one party to take ad-
vantage of the mistakes or divisions of another.
If Lord Salisbury does not hold general cleo
tion, it will be because he fears that the Lib
erals might carry it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

SPEAKING of the suggestion OF THE
DISPATCH the other day that since 30 per
cent reserve is sufficient for legal tender notes.
it might be enough on gold or silver certif-
Gates, the New York Commercial Advertiser
says: THE DISPATCH apparently does Eot
know that Mr.. Window has no more right to
use any Of the bullion held against gold or Sill
yer certificates than a safe deposit company
has to sell the valuables placed in its charge"
THE DISPATCH knows very well that Mr.. Win
dom has no authority in the matter; but as a
matter of legislation 1t still is at liberty to sug
gest that since the Treasury, by the Commercial
Advertisers statement, has gone into the safe
deposit business, 1t might be permitted to
make profit out of It.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
A Glimpse of Mrs. Stanley.

MRS. STANLEY did not allow Pittsburg to
-'A see very much of her. The audience at
the Duquesne Theater on Monday night had
about the best chance to study her features.
While her husband was lecturing Mrs. Stanley
occupied box at the play. She sat forward.
with Mr.. Clay, and lady and gentleman did
not know in the background. Her figure and
face are fine but not exactly beautiful; there is
plenty of intellect in her face and she is tall
and dignifed to queenliness. Her fashion she
has of arranging her hair in lumpy knot at
the back of her head-something like u Pysche
knot knocked DOWNS not at all becoming.
1 should say that the most beautiful thing
about her is her eyes, which are large and
lustrous and deeply blue. She has the healthy
English complexion, brightly red and white.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
POINTS ABOUT PERSONS.

LITTLE PHIL SHERIDAN, who is just 10 years
old, IS said to be a complete counterpart Of his
father.
COLONEL JOHN 8. MosBY, of the late Con-
federate army, is said to be Interested in q
Mexican lottery.
JAY GOULD is having his portrait painted by
a French artist. 1t is said that he is remark
ably quiet subject.
AUNT PATTY RICHARDSON, Of Bethel, VT.
81 years of age, is called the last survivor of
Revolutionary widows of soldiers.
MRS. BLAINE is the tallest of the ladies of
the Cabinet and Mrs. Noble the shortest, the
latter being only five feet in height
BJoRNsTERNE BJoRNsoN, the Norwegian
author, has gone to Berlin to preach disarma-
ment to the young Emperor Of Germany.
JOSEPH b. CHoATE. Robert G. 1ngersoll
and Ben Butler are reported to make from
s75. to SIPS 900 year each from their law
practice.
CHARLES NoRDHoFF, the veteran news
paper man and guidebook genius who spent
quite portion of last winter in Boston, Is now
at San Diego, Cal.
MRS. MARSHALL o. ROBERTS, who lives now
in Spencer House. London. is said to receive as
many offers of marriage as any widow In the
British metropolis.
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN has put the nnlsn-
ing touches to his grand opera, 'Tvanhoe," and
in five weeks it will be produced at Doyly
Carte's new theater.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON is said to con-
slider presiding over the Senate the hardest
work he ever did in his life. It is task that
makes him nervous and timid.
THE newest American singer to achieve
prominence in Paris is Miss Huberwald, OF
New Orleans. She has a contralto voice. Ind
is fne-looking girl, with q vigorous ply
sique.
QUEEN AMELIE. of Portugal. is now almost
restored to health. She is the prertiest and
most fascinating Of the sovereign ladies Of Eu-
rope. She is tall, and has a graceful figure and
q charmingly expressive face.
EDWIN BOOTH is much broken in health.
His friends attribute his condition to excessive
smoking. All Of Mr.. Booths waking hours,
save those employed in eating and acting. are
devoted to the cigar and the pipe.
PROF. KocH's breakfast which he takes
shortly after o'clock. would hardly please the
palate of an American. 1t is composed solely
of an uninviting white soup into which he puts
any amount OF little squares of toasted bread.
His dinner. taken at 2 consists Of one course Of
meat and vegetables. one light sweet dish, and.
to finish all, plate Of soup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
CORNER FOR SMILES.

Perhaps He Wasn't.-He (rapturously)--
Hove the very ground which Is trod By your fairy
feet.
She Qnnocently)-Are you aware that this land
does not belong to my father.-Droks's Aa0a-
zine.
''Oh, what is toast?" with toss Of head,
Asked funny little John.
And then his wise old daddy said,
''Why. toast Is but q slice OF bread,
That has q blazer on"
-Eso York Herald.
George" she said, 'T appreciate your in
suring your life in my favor very much tndeed.n
',lt's only what should do. Amelia"
''Well, Just to show you am grateful, have
discharged Ellen and hereafter intend to do all
the cooking myself. Philadelphia Times.
"What have you been doing for the last
yearg'' asked one seedy-iOOking man as he stopped
'sTime, ~ was the laconic reply WashinotoH
Post.
whats the old man going to give you
for Christmas?''
.'says he'll extend my note that's DUE,
''well, that's something-paper-wait,a atleast.'' -
-Nel0 York Tribune.
"Leud Me Your Wife, is the title OF q
comedy now running at a local theater. when
played in real life it frequently becomes trage-
dy.-MtRHedpOEis Journal.
Willie stopped moment in front OF q pho
tograph gallery, spelled out the sign. Little
Gems Executed Here, " and turned to his father
with horror in his eyes.
''PaDa.'' he said, breathessly. ''are they kill
In kids in here?''-C Chicago Tribune.
''There is but one thing" said the physi-
clan, gravely, ''that we know about death."
-? Y''
ut is always fatal!''-St. Paul Dispatch
A New Jersey weather prophet began last
May 10 predict the weather. and he hit it st once
In 27 days. predicting. This wa doing so much
worse than man down in q coal mine could have
done that he has stopped short and will probably
never 20 again. ''-Detrott Free Prsss.
Where is Ben Hogan
With his devfl scare slogan9
Gone to another town, Benny, farewell:
When you struck Mr.. Satan, he gotta swim gait
Himself and went back to his quarters in-wsll,
1heland where toboRRan
Slides do not workwel.
Benjamin Hogan, farewell and fare
well.
--aDosaas sDssssnaa>
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

An Intimation That Rascals Are Frequent
in Both of Them.
From the New York Evening telegram
There is Congress of Representatives and
Senators at Washington; there is also one
President; but it was congress Of presidents
that met at the residence of ]. Pierpont Nor
gan in Madison avenue. New York City. yes
terday.
1t would scarcely De reasonable to expect any
exhibition Of pluck from the Congress now as
sembled in Washington as against the congress
assembled in New York City; nevertheless, in
vestors who build upon the Gentiemen's Agree
ment should remember that they do SO at their
own risk. SAID Mr.. 5tickney yesterday. who is
himself railroad president: In your capaci-
ty as railroad presidents I would not believe
one of you on oath. and would not trust one
of you with my wafohp'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

WHEN interviewed on national politics,
Ex-Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson is
reported as saying that he does not care to talk
about the last defeat as much as about the next
victory. If Mr.. Clarkson knows any way of
securing the next victory without considering
and laying to heart the lessons Of the last de-
feat, he had better take out patent on it; for
it will make his political fortune
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

A PHILADELPHIA exchange comes to us
with an editorial discussion of the question:
"Why Our Streets Are Dirty" The answer to
the question in Pittsburg at present is plainly
to the effect that it is because SO large an
amount of snow and water to the square inch
has come down, that sloppiness is the normal
and Inevitable condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
A Doubtful Scheme.
New York Times. j

NtW ]
1t is, of course, desirable to maintain stable
rates for railroad transportation, and rates that
will be rewunerative to the companies without
being unfair to the public, but in field where
competition is naturally sharp and pushing it
will require something more than agree
menI among the gentlemen who are Presi-
dents of railroad corporations in that field. 1t
is doubtful If anything would accomplish the
purpose permane itly or for any longer time
except an actual consolidation of interests or
the imposition of an outside authority, which
could only represent the people and proceed in
some way from the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

The number of citizens of the United
States who have recently been raised from
penury by the inheritance of immense fortunes
in England, ought to make the balance of ex-
change largely in favor of this country. But if
any Of the fortunate heirs have been able to
realize a loan Of fifty cents to set mp the drinks
on the strength of their inheritance. they have
realized something tangible out of their al
legged good luck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

SENATOR SAUNDERS has introduced a
bill for the purchase of silver bullion ''at par"
If Senator Saunders will kindly explain what is
the par Of an uncoined commodity he may after
that be in a position to show the reasons why
the Treasury should pay in excess Of the mar
ket value for silver, any more than in excess of
the market value for the paper on which it
prints its legal tender notes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

PROMISES of cheap aluminium are as
plenty as blackberries. Nothing more has been
heard Of the Chicago man who proposes to
make aluminium at Is cents pound; but the
Cowles Electric Smelling and Aluminium Com
pauy says that it expects to reduce the price to
so cents eventually. II these promises are fol-
lowed by due proportion Of performance. an
industrial change may be in store as great as
that which made the last decade the era of
steel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

The judgment entered against Senator
Delamater on Tuesday was on note witnessed
by S. c. 7. id, general counsel of the Stand
ard Oil Trust. Some people are wondering
whether this was campaign loan to be re-
deemed by election.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Wonderful and Dangerous Power.

New 1ork HeraId.I
The power of one great railroad corporation
Is vast. and when uncontrolled menacing. But
here is a proposition to weld the power Of
twenty into one. If that is intended or should
prove to be trnst it would be one Of unparal-
leled magnitude. If in effect it should be a
monopoly it would be the greatest known to
the world. Power to correct old abuses is
power 10 create new ones. Authority exercised
over rates for the benefit of both public and
railroads to-day may be exercised for the
benefit Of railroads alone tomorrow. The
very abuses which these railroad gentlemen
propose to correct are abuses Of their own man
agement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

THE Farmers Alliance is directing itself
to the task of suppressing the dressed beef
traffic. As the dressed beef method Of trans
portstion is for the purpose of economizing the
cost of taking meat from the producer to the
consumer, this puts the Alliance in the position
of opposing economy in taking their produ cts
to market The Alliance should learn to dis
tinguish between legitimate commercial oper-
ations and the combinations which try to con-
troll them. and prevent their economy from
reaching the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Only One More.
Philadelphia Press, ]

i
The public has seen too many Of these agree
ments to attach importance to one more new
one. Yet no future event is more certain than
that the railroads west of Chicago and st.
Louis will eventually be working in the same
substantial harmony as the New York trunk
lines or. still better, the railroads in the South
ern pool The agreement now reached is more
definite, includes more railroads, and is pro-
vided with better machinery than those which
have gone before
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
SNAP SHOTS in SEASON.
DAvITT hurled defiance at Parnell, but the
fellow who threw the lime silenced him,

DAVITT hurled Qenance at Earnell, uub Inc
fellow who threw the lime silenced him,
WE are always in q hurry. aren't wef
Thoroughness takes time, and time Is money,
and moneys what we're after now. to
be sure. Hence we cannot afford TO
do anything exhaustiveIy. We are crowd
ing life to the limit, and life is
pushing us swiftly along in return. The
first thing great many do in the morning is
to glance at the list of engagements set down
for the day. An hour here, few moments
there-and on down the day into the dark,
perhaps close up to the edge Of the morning.
No time for meditation. much less for prayer.
glance, sip. touch, nod
during the whirl and the swirl-no
clasp hands, to rest. A swift Go from start to
finish. Pleasure pipes and you dance. don't
your If you want to read the paper you skip
through the columns at o 2:40 gait, catching
word here and sentence there. You haven't
time to 60 into the subject OF course.
The leaves Of the book fly under
your fingers and the printed lines fash before
your eyes. What they catch you are satisfied
with. You've got enough for some fresh small
talk, and that's sufficient for the present. at
least. The impression is enough. A
condensed review would have suited you
better. You cultivate uneonsciously
Photographic mind, but the fault lies In the
fact that YOU don't take time to develop the
picture. It's blurred. indistinct aud out OF pro-
purtion but it didn't interfere with the set pro-
gramme and that's all you-of course, mean
you swimming in the social stream-care
about But it's the way Of the world
now. Time flies, and we scud along
under full sail. The more wind we catch the
swIfter we go. We don't take time to pick the
flowers along the pathway, but by and by the
dead leaves will blow in our faces, and the dry,
sharp thorns will prick our feet, and then we
will feel sorry because we did not take time to
inhale their odors or weave them into memorial
wreaths.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

BREAD, meat, coal and vegetables are re-
ported to have become articles of luxury in
Buenos Ayres. We need not plume ourselves
on our superior condition. however. for at pres
ent real good sound potato bids fair to be-
come an article of unique value, while in some
parts Of thiscountry coal is an unattainable
thing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

THE theater party is going out of style
according to the latest report. Now II the
man who goes out to see some one between the
acts is suppressed. and the dear sex can be in
duced to stick to the fashion of small head
gear there will be some hope that the ordinary
public can enjoy the play in peace and comfort.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Afraid of the Farmers Gun.

Albany Journal
The meeting Of Western railroad Presidents
yesterday and the apparent harmony which
was a feature of their deliberations, are an
earnest of better times for those who hold the
securities of the roads involved. The chief
danger may now be expected from the action Of
the Farmers Alliance statesmen of the West,
who are painting with impatience to kill the
goose which lays the golden egg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT.
Efficacy Depends on Good Faith.

Efficacy Depends on Good Faith.
New York Commercial Advertiser.1
The one conclusion seems to be that the eff
cacy of the arrangement depends almost as
completely as did that of the former associa-
tion upon the good faith of the railroad presi-
dents aud their ability to control the action Of
their subordinates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
So is Our Cum of Snow.

dafr1sbufg CaiI.
Pittsburg is In luck. After enjoying the ad.
vantages Of natural gas from abroad as fuel:for
a number of years, she seems to have dis
covered in her own soil an inexhaustible supply
of the mysterious fuid-struck perfect bon
anza.in brief-and her cup of happiness is full
to overfowing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Legal windmills Vanishing.

THERE is a notable shrinkage in legal lung
power. or else still more remarkable for
bearance on the part of the Pittsburg bar from
using their lungs as their forefathers did. The
shouter who expected to carry his case by force
of voice was pretty numerous IN the courts here
within the recollection of man. Of course he
was most abundant in the Criminal Court al
though he stopped over into the civil courts now
and then; and it is in the Criminal Court that
he survives. Is this sign of the growing in
telligence of juries, in that the mere lombard
ment of their ears will not suffice? or does it
show that the lawyers are improving as class
in methods and morality? Whichever it is. it is
undoubtedly q blessing.
A lawyer to whom referred this matter ad-
mitted that the tribe once brilliantly represent
ed by Barrister o. Malley had dwindlcd away to
next to nobody in the last decade. The decrease
had been especially noticeable since the open
ing of the new Court House, he said, and he
counted it among not the least Of the improve
ments effected by the change in Justices lodg-
ings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

NEW YORK has laid away the Grant
monument project, and is now talking about
monument to Audubon. Fortunately for both
Grant and Audubon neither of them will de-
pend for his fame on the monuments which
New York will erect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
For q Little Time.
Washington Star,1

WdsuIHgIUu 5Lar.
Railroad rate wars are going 20 stop between
the East and West-until they begin again. As
long as railroads are controlled and guided by
human motives and human hands SO long will
they try to get ahead of each other in some way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

MORE beer has been brewed in this city
this year than ever before, indicating prosper
ity among the brewers. General prosperity is
also indicative that more beer has been con-
sumed here this year than ever before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

IT seems that there is persecution of the
Hebrews in Russia, after all A government
organ in Russia justiies it on the ground that
the Hebrews are draining the rural population
of its resources. This gives Mr.. Charles Emory
Smith an opportunity to revise his views on that
point
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Knocks the Socks or?

From the Chicago Tribune.1
Why prate of sockless Sim pson ? Why talk
of Simpsons socks They cut no figure in the
case. 'Tis Kilgore's bohat to knocks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Not Pools but Central Boards.
Brooklyn Eagle.1

DfOOkIyH
Pooling being prohibited by law. the consoli-
dation of lines, by which traffic in different Sec
tions Of the country can be brought under the
control Of one or two central boards Of direc-
tors, would seem to be the natural outcome Of
the present railroad situation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

DwELLERs in town are the chief sufferers
from storms such as that of yesterday. Country
folks sat peacefully indoors and were not
worried in the least by breaking wires or slushy
sidnxua1lcs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Democratic Sarcasm.

From the Wheeling Register.1
The only parsonage that will come out Of the
administration bigger than he went in is Baby
Mckee. He is growing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Stanley as an Orator.

EVERYBODY / have seen who went to hear
Stanley lecture on Monday night was dis
appointed. Some people were surprised to find
that he was not a man Of immense physical
proportions; they had argued from his achieve
menrs that he must be giant Others thought
the matter of his lecture was badly arranged,
and neither fair resume Of Stanley's last ex-
pedition nor even a good narrative Of its most
interesting and exciting episodes. But the
majority were disappointed in Stanley as an
orator. He has never claimed to be an orator,
by the way, but when q man goes out alec
turing he must expect to have his
oratorical powers criticised. Stanley's ora
tory is condemned by everyone. One
critic of competence said to me yester-
day: STANLEY seems to have taken
his cue in oratory from the English
House of Commons. The way he lectured on
Monday night was Just what passes for the
proper thing in Parliament. It reminded me
ar once of English parliamentary speaking.
His voice dropped so at times that, although
was sitting but half dozen rows from him, I
was unable to hear him. HIS gestures were
good enough, but his conversational tones were
not equal to the subject He must have found
that style of speaking in England, where the
average public speaker is not to be compared
with even third-rate platform orators in this
country. Anyone who has had chance to
compare the prevalent oratorical methods of
the old and the new world will decide in the
latter's favor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
May Agree to Quit.
sPhiladelphia Rer

Philadelphia Record.l
The agreement Of the railroad presidents is
good as far as it goes. They have agreed to try
to agree; and if they should wish to quit trying
they are to give 80 days notice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Uneasy Lies the Head, Etc.

From the Alta Californian.l
- The Car is increasing the thickness of his
bomb-proof shirt about this time and looking
out for somebody to eat his Christmas dinner,
for fear it is poisoned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

THE "dead wire" yesterday seemed dis
posed to prove that Its ailment was contagious
to man and beast
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
The Drift of the Weather.

From the Boston Herald.1
The drift of opinion about the winter is all
toward big snowdrifts.