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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

OUR esteemed cotemporary the New York
Sun wittiiy congratulates Bismarck upon his
happiness in retirement, and remarks his en-
franchisement from cares of State But is
Bismarck really happy relieved of his power?
The man who is relieved of his purse by foot
pad Is not prone to give thanks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
PENsIoNED FOR coRPULENcY.
Queer Case Recalled by the Death of an Old
Soldier in Boston.

Queer Case Recalled by the Death OF an Old
Soldier in Boston.
BOSTON, November 26.-Dr. Charles T. Bean.
of Chelsea, died at his residence last night at 7
o'clock. of pneumonia. He was born IN Maine
so years ago, and during the late war was in
active service in the South. During that time
he contracted malaria, and through taking
medicine to fight the fever became gradually
corpulent. His normal weight was 225 pounds.
and he was 6 feet inch in height. but at the
time of his death he weighed 495 pounds.
He was granted a pension for his disability.
and his petition for it is probably the only one
of its kind. After the war he took up his resi-
dence in Chelsea. hut for the past 13 years he
has done only office business. being hardly
able. on account of his corpulency, to move
from his chair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
An Elocutionfses Annual Reading.

Nella Brown, the pleasing elocutionist and
very charming lady, appears professionally at
Curry Hall this evening. where full house
with dramatic and would-be dramatic people
in the city, and with the most delightful
graciousness recites requested selections for
the benefit of elocutionary students. Her
annual reading is always regarded with more
than ordinary interest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

The tragic possibilities of life in the
metropolis are many. In the busy city of New
York, with its countless charities and enor-
nous wealth, the other day, a poor girl of
nineteen, unable to get work or 10 live without
it, in despair committed suicide.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

ONE of the oddly significant results of the
run on the Citizens Savings Bank in New York
is that the bank now refuses to accept the
deposits of anybody who cannot write his name
either in English or German. The run was
the result of a senseless scare among ignorant
depositors, and the bank proposes to run no
more risks of that sort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
Another Attempt OH Wine Prices.

NEW YORK. November e6-Another effort
has been made by the proprieiors of Il few of
the larger hotels and restaurants to advance
the price of champagne from So so to 81 a quart
bottle, and from 81 70 to 81 pint bottle. From
what could be learned yesterday it is likely
that this effort will prove as futile as did SIM
liar one little over year ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
ALLEGHENY, November 25, 1890.



To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Pittsburg can justly point with pride'' to her
educational institutions. They are looked up
to as models of methods and thoroughness the
country over. Among these the Western Uni
versity occupies distinguished position. The
CHARACTERISTIC, made vacant by the death of
DR.. NJ. B. Goff will soon be filed. No one yet
named. or likely to be named, for the position,
would be more acceptable to the friends and
patrons of the University than Prof. Carhart.
He is a manly man, ripe scholar, and trained
instructor. having been identified with the in
stitution for years. and ably discharged the
duties of the late Chancellor during his fire.
quent absence on business. Prof. Carhart IS
of the right age and possesses the requisite
executive ability TO work up the interests of
the University and extend its influence. He is
the author of a work civil engineering.
which has received high cOmmendatiOn at
home and abroad.
FRIEND OF THE UNIVERSITY.
PITTsBURG. November 26, 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
Delaware still Democratic.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Did the Republicans carry Delaware at the
Presidential election in 1855? WasI the electoral
vote of that State cast for Harrison in that
year? II. W. :.
PIrrsBURG, November %, 1890.
GCleveland carried Delaware. but because of
a factional fight a Republican Congressman
was elected. At the late election, however he
was defeated, and the State went back to her
idols
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

THANKSGIVING. Day! A clear blue sky,
a nipping air. and exc good appetite; turkey.
not too big nor yet too small; smiling faces all
around the board-such day and dinner THE
DISPATCH wishes to all its readers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

The Cheyenne River Indians must be
getting civilized. They abandoned the ghost
dances to come in for rations. Beef before
religion has a very cultured sound.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

THE four boys who left their homes at
Layton station to fight the Indians are reported
to have been seen at Industry. The report is
not credible; boys who read dime novels and
act upon them must always be strangers to
industry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
Pnrfland fn he RrnfacfPd.

PORTLAND, Me. November 26.-Plans for a
system of harbor defenses for Portland harbor
are being prepared hy Colonel Smith, of the
United States Engineering Department. The
work Will be commenced next spring
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

THE Indian troubles in the Northwest
may involve the railroads in rate war. At
least that is often the result of scalpers' opera
fions
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
An Uncanny Suggestion,

From the Washington Post.l
If Speaker Reed has any respect for the de-
mands of the occasion he will open the House
with ghost dance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

THERE is hope for the stalest jest, the
wormiest chestnut: Charley Ross has been
resurrected in Boston with brand new mantle
of fiction about him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

The rumor business in Pittsburg's fnan-
cial circles drooped yesterday. We can stand
a regular slump in idle tales.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

Vol. .sS No. 29S.- Entered at Pittsburg Postofice,
November Il, ISS-, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

The census is still fresh and aggravat-
ing question in New York City, and now the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

police count in Brooklyn shows that the Fed
eral census of that city was 200 short. Con-
sequently countless Brooklynites mourn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
not brush up their minds occasionally it rubs

A NEW YORK woman who mislaid her
jewelry went to fortune teller and through
this medium caused the arrest of her maid.
The baubles were found where they had been
placed. The fool and the seer should be taught
q lesson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

IF this is not ideal weather the last three
or four years can at least be challenged to pro-
duce anything half as good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

YESTERDAY was an off day with Jay
Gould. He did not swallow single railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
THE sinner should return thanks for being
permitted to live long enough to repent.

permitted to live long enough to repent.
THANKS. Not very hard to give are theyf
Easy to receive, too. Only cost thought, too
Still they are not so plentiful as they
might be- But to-day thanks will
become universal. Over the whole land
as of . one accord, lips will move at
the bidding of the heart. and prayer and praise
will ascend to the Giver. Not much to give IN
return for a years life. is 1t? Great indeed the
sorrow must be that could prevent acknowledge
ment of the debt you owe. Surely pain
will sit lightly to-day. Joy is hold
ing a carnival, you know. Not the boisterous,
bodily JOY. but the joy that comes
from contentment, plenty, peace. good fellow
ship, good citizenship good works-thankful.
ness because life is what it is, joyfulness be-
cause it is no worse. No matter how heavy the
sorrow. a heavier one could come. If the pain
is sharp a sharper one is not impossible. If
the clouds are dark, heavier and darker ones
might have gathered. All depends on how you
look at it. If you darken the glass with
envy, covetousness, discomfort, malice or
selfishness, WELL you will probably postpone
your Thanksgiving. that's all. Your turkey
will be very dry. Ten to one bone will stick
in your throat. You will feel as if some of the
feathers had been placed in the stnfing and
went down the wrong way. You will be heavy
hearted, and the meal will only add an ad-
ditional weight to the self-imposed load. To
eat and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner the mind
must assist the stomach. II not, look out for
dreams-bad dreams at that Shove aside the
clouds as much as possible to-day. Surely
rift will admit a ray. You will
find something fit for thank offer
ing. The festive board is spread, the mourn
ers' bench is pushed out of sight, the feast
takes the place of the fast, the fulness of the
earth speaks of its fairness. If your board is
heavy, remember the poor. If your heart is
heavy, remember the promise.
IF a girl loses her beau she makes a muff of
it, don't she?
DOCTORS would rather hunt ducks than
quail, because they like to kill quacks.
SOME of the smiles worn in front of the cam
era look as if they were worn out.
A SIGN OF good times-A gold watch with
diamond setting.
THE men in the brass band 1--we on wind, of
course.
THE fellow who has nothing to feel thankful
for will probably make work for the police this
evening.
THE new Queen of Holland is still playing
with her dolls. This is the happiest period of
her reign.
The girl who shares an umbrella with q nice
young man catches a rain beau.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
News Rooms and Publishing Hous

Business OHce--Corner Snithfeld
and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House
rs, IT and 79 Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE ROOM 81,
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK. where
complete files Of THE DISPATCH can always be
found Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
veuieuce Home advertisers and friends Of THE
DISPATCH, while in New York, are also made
welcome.
THE DISPATCH is regularly on sale at
BrentqnoS. ) Union Sq1tdre. Ne,c York, aud II
DIRE. dc Opera, Paris France, 'ohere anyone
srho has been disappointed at hotel ne'CS
stand can obtain it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27
CRUISE OF THE KEARsARGE.

LIFE is all play to the breadwinning
musician. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

The girl who shares an umbrella with nice
young man catches a rain beau.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

THE new Queen of Holland is still playing
with her dolls. This is the happiest period of
her reign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-27

Business Of1ce-Corner Smithfleld
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
CHESTER.


Dea. j. j. Miner, farmer living about
half mile out of this village, was on his
way to the depot Tuesday morning with
load of potatoes, and while descending
steep hill near the residence of George
Parker he was thrown from the wagon
and instantly killed.
The horses became unmanageable and
when he was thrown from his seat his
feet caught in the whifletree and he was
dragged about Is feet. 1t is supposed
that his head caught in the wheel, as his
face was terribly mutilated, both eyes be-
ing torn out and his nose missing.
Mr.. Miner for the past 20 years has
been faithful deacon of the Baptist
church here. In his death the church loses
one of its most prominent members, and
the community an honest, influential citi-
zens. He leaves a widow and one son,
who have the sympathy of a large circle
of friends. He was member of Henry
post, G. A. r.
Owing to the rainy day the farmers
meeting last Tuesday wBs lightly attend
ed, only about fifty being present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

The late Frederick Billings of Wood
stock after handsomely remembering, in
his will, number of personal friends,
bequeaths $1,000 to the Congregational
church in Woodstock, the income of
which is to be devoted to the repairs and
maintenance of the chapel, church and
grounds, and the balance, if any, to the
general expenses of the society. To the
American board of commissioners for
foreign missions, $4,000. To the Amer
ican home missionery society, $4,000.
To the domestic missionary society of
Vermont, $4,000. To the American
missionary society of New York city,
$4,000.
The estate Is to be kept in its entirety
in the hands of trustees till his youngest
child, Richard reaches % years (abont
10 years. or as long as Mrs. Billings
lives, as he believes this to be beneficial
to all and would keep the family together.
Ample provision is made, however, that
all the membars of tn" family shall have
whatever is needfnl in any event.
When the estate is divided the children
are to share equally, but if none are alive
and leave no heirs, the estate is to go one
half to the university of Vermont and
other half equally to the four missionary
societies above named.
The executors and trustees are named,
one in Woodstock, Franklyn N. Billings,
and two fn New York, Oliver p. G. Bill
lings and Samuel 4. Kilner, and they are
not required to give bonds.
The population of the state of New
York is $685. 1884; increase, s99,063, or
II 50 per cent.
The best authorities say California will
this year pack fully 100000 boxes of
raisins. This is about 90 times the out
put of 10 years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
Demorest Magazine for October is

Demorest Magazine for October is
a charming number opening with
"Student life at Wellesley" Every
woman and every man, too, will be
interested in the illustrated articles
about "The Fur-Seal," the women,
because every blessed one of them
love handsome sealskin garment;
and the men, because they want to
know what they pay their money for,
for sssealskin is sealskin" now, and
costs pile of money. Then there is
the Gland of the laps" and the Sc
rial story carrying us to China
"Chat' about society doings and so
many good things told about in
Household" In fact, if you want
to be amused with good stories, learn
how to keep honse ard make it beau
tiful, how to keep well, or anything
else you want to know, take our adj
vice and send your subscription (only
So Year, to w. Jennings Demor-
est, Is East 14th Street, New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

A correspondent asks for information
regarding the grade of sugar numbered
from thirteen to sixteen, Dutch standard.
Only an expert in the business of refining
could give specific answer, but it is suf
ficient to say that No. l6 is about the di-
viding line between white and brown SUI
gar. Above that number, sugar is more
white than brown. OF course, all these
numbers refer to different degrees of re-
tining. The partly brown sugar was once
used quite generally, and for most domes-
tic purposes it is probably quite as good
as are the whittier grades. By the new
tariff BILL all grades from No. l6 down.
ward are duty-free. If one does not mind
a slight color, he need not buy pound of
protected sugar. The refners are in no
position to extOrt unreasonable prices
from consumers.-Watchma
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
LOCAL AND COUNTY.

Nj. w. Chase is moving ON to the
Dea. Kinsman place, recently pur-
chased by II. p. Chase.
Miss Nettie Cook of Ticonderoga,
N. Y, has been spending a few days
with Mrs. A. FL. Holden.
Mr.. Buffers of Windham brought
into this office last week a singular
freak of nature in the shape of pota-
toes growing in a bunch. One of
them numbered twelve, all united in
to one potato.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
I'll LONDONDERRY w. THURSDAY EVENING OCTOBER Is,

Maj. Elijah. Wales of Brattleboro
died at that place on Monday, at the
age of n. The Maj. was the first
enlisted soldier from that town in
1861. He participated in 26 battles
and was seriously wounded in four,
in one of which, that of the Wilder
ness, he was shot through the body /;
but subsequently he left the hospital
with one arm in sling to engage in
the battle of Cedar Creek, when he
was again wounded in the head. His
bravery was rewarded by commits
sion from the war department as bre-
vet major. He leaves wife and
three children.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
Saw Mill Burned,

d. G. Allard's large saw mill in
Mt. Holly, near the Weston line, was
burned about 3 o'clock on Saturday
morning. The mill was on land own
ed by the p. +. Chase Mfg. Co.,
and it has been supplying the compa-
ny with lumber. Some of the men
who were sleeping in the mill were
awakened by the cracking of burn
ing wood and had no time to loose in
making good their escape. The fire
is supposed to have originated from a
spark from the engine in the build
ing. Considerable prepared lumber
was burned and the machinery was
of course damaged. There was nc
insurance on the property and Mr..
Allard's loss is estimated to be about
$500.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

Now here's another pow-wow.
Out at St. Louis the other day when
the President visited it the Sons of
Veterans thought to receive him, with
open arms, but Col. Kline, the State
Commander, thought he saw some
thing political in the movement and
forbid it. The Sons, however, para
ded and received the President all
the same. This is too bad 1t is to
be hoped that this illustrious organ
ization composed, as it is, wholly of
sons of their fathers will not suffer
thereby, but be able to keep their
heads above water until the women
can have some sons then we'll have a
new organization. The SITTER will
bank its pile on the sons of mothers,
and if they fail it, then hurrah for the
sons of guns ! They can salute the
President at any rate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

was a little better with some hopes OF
his recovery.
Geo. Place, who has been sick for
several weeks at the Jamaica House,
has been moved to Silas Barns, a
move that should have been made
some time ago, as quiet private
house is far better for the sick than u
public hotel.
While Willis Taft was riding out
last Saturday his horse took fright,
ran, tiping over the carriage and cut
ting an ugly cash in his forehead. He
also received some other bruises.
Prof. O. r. Gleason went from
here to Northampton, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The chairmanships of the principal
committees are as follows: Ways
and means, Smith of st. Albans I;
Judiciary, Thompson Of Irasburgh ;
Education, Boynton of Woodstock !;
on railroads, Mann of Wilmington !;
on highways and bridges, James of
aterbury on Military affairs, Hib-
bard of Orwell.
In the Senate Melendy is chairman
on games and fisheries, and Tarbell
of Londonderry is member of the
committee on reform school.
The bill in regard to abandoned
farms, introduced in the house by Mr..
Miller of Dummerston, seeks to ap-
ply the principle to farming that is
familiar with regard to manufactur-
ing, and give exemption from taxa
ton as bounty for developing new
resources. 1t provides that improve
ments on abandoned farms, made by
anyone moving upon them, shall be
exempt from taxation for not more
than 10 years. This would permit a
man to take an abandoned farm and
put up buildings and fences without
having the valuation marked up until
the expiration of the term fixed. 1t
would cost the state nothing, and of
course increase the taxable value of
property in the end. Mr.. Miller,
who lives in region where many
abandoned farms really valuable ex-,
ist, feels confident that, the measure
would be effective and would tend to
keep Vermonters at home as we'll as
to induce outsiders to come in. He
says that part of his town which
was once school district with 40
scholars is now wholly deserted, and
many of the farms can now be bought
for s. an acre. Some have no build
ings left, while others have those that
would be called comfortable. The
land is good, by no means exhausted,
and situated so that it can all be
moved with machines He recently
bought one of the farms, and is cul-
tivating it in connection with the one
he lives on.
Two bills have been introduced
looking to the repeal of the present
school law. One of them substitutes,
practically the old system. The 9TH
er mixes the old with the town sys-
TEN. 1t also provides for State
tax of 8 1-2 cents, one-half to be de-
vided equally among the districts and
the remainder according to the school
attendance.
Monday DR.. James introduced a
resolution intended to check appro-
priations, which provides that no bill
Or resolution involving the expendi-
ture of money shall be introduced af-
ter October 81 nor pass third read
ing until November 3, and, further
more, that the clerk shall prepare for
the use of members, by the morning
of the day last named, memoran-
dun of all bills and resolutions call
ing for money, with the amount in
each case and footing of the whole,
"with list of all state officers and
their salaries also the expense to the
state of each days session of this
Legislature.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

DO you ore the Sitter ? If you
do Just listen; We desire to make,
in few weeks, an entire change in
the make up of the lpaper, so as to
relieve local mattess from the pres
sure of advertising. This will cost
us something, and to do it we need
every dollar our due. Please remem-
Der us.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

The make up Of the Senate committee on
railroads is such that it causes people to
remark that the presence of the notorious
railroad lobby at Montpelier last week
was for purpose. The chairman of the
committee and several of its members are
well known to be in ssiapathy with the
railroad clique, and it looks as though IL
was intended as check upon any legisla-
tion calculated to place any restriction
upon the bullying tacticts of railroad cor
pOrations. Vermont Sentry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

1t is generally understood that the su-
preme court has decided the present cor
poration tax law unconstitutional, and
that it will devolve upon the present leg
tislature to enact Il law that will stand the
Constitutional test. How easily this can
be don ls apparent when we consider
that Smith of st. Albans, SON of the
old Governor, is chairman of the ways
and means committee. OF course he will
jump at the idea of compelling corpora
tions TO pay a just proportion of the tax
cs--over the left.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-16

Gen. w, W. Belknap, secretary
of war during ex-President Grants
second term, was found dead in his
bed at l o'clock Monday morning at
Washington. 1t is believed death
occurred between l o'clock Saturday
night and o'clock Sunday morning.