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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
All That is Necessary.

Il see by THE DISPATCH that a Theosophist
Society is being organized in Pittsburg," said
the blonde, leonine and profoundly philo-
sophical Prof. Elliott Cones, to me the other
day. We'll" he continued. that is very easy.
All that is necessary is an understanding be-
tween half dozen people who have been or
who want to be gulled. or who want to gull
other people for money, and who are able to
contribute S. apiece to w. @. Judge, of New
York, whose business it is to take the money
and send neatly decorated charter which
probable cost him 10 cents. Judge and his
charter mill ar about all there is now of the
Blavatsky Olcott American Theosophical So
ciety, though l notice in the newspapers that
Madam Blavatsky has now split with her dupe,
Olcott, or he with her. How any respectable
person can be associated with even the shadow
an organization in which this gang has any
voice. now that they have been exposed, can
not conceive"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Reading Out of the Party.
Springfield Republican,

OpElHkuCAu hcpuDAAN1h.H
One of the most remarkable of the phe-
nomena attending the present period in the life
of the Republican party is the effort of almost
everybody to read out of the party everybody
else. Our readers are familiar with the attack
of the Philadelphia Press upon Senator
Cameron. Hardly less conspicuous is the
branding by the Cincinnati ITmes-Stdr of sena-
tor Preston B. Plumb as an apostate Republi-
can because he opposes the Mckinley and
federal elections bill and favors free silver. If
this sort of business is carried to logical con-
clusion, where will it end? Will it be Mr..
Blaine, who has the rampant West at his back
because of his supposed hostility to Mckinley
Ism? Will 1t be Mr.. Ingalls,, branded as a
traitor by tens Of thousands Of Kansas farmers
whose kepublcanism is part of their religion?
Will it be MIR. Hoar, whose pet scheme is de-
nounced by the Republican Senator from
Nevada? Or will it be Mr.. Halstead, whose
pen refuses to scratch while the force" bill is
made the test of party fealty? In short, what
is Republicanism, and what party man is its
living exemplar? The people are somewhat be-
wildered and will need Enlightenment right
sooni
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
OUR MAIL POUCH.
Effect of Shooting the Well.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In your issue of 18th inst. notice the Ex-
position managers expect to put \ charge Of
explosives in their well at the Exposition for
the purpose of increasing the pressure. l
should like to ask what effect the shot will
have on the flow or pressure of gas. maintain
that the pressure will be decreased fully one
half, but that the volume will be increased more
than half, basing the assertion on the rock
pressure. The well now has all the rock press
ure Of that vicinity. Why and how can the
shot increase something that is not there? On
the other hand, you have so many square
inches of surface in the walls of we'll which
are filled with pores through which the gas es-
capes. driven by the rock pressure. Suppose
you have 1900 square inches. Your charge OF
giycerine will open and tear a hole in the wall
that will give many times the square inch
surface. Then by exploding more of the
porous rock, it will give more volume. but
not pressure. II my theory is wrong should
like TO be corrected by some of the gas experts.
EXPERIENCE.
DEE, Pa, Dec. q.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
A SUCCESSFUL GUN.

1t is interesting to learn that, though
the earlier experiments with cast steel can
non were failures, at the test last week at
Sandy Hook of the latest construction in
that line a decided success was scored. AT
the same time, a remarkable measure of the
progress made in gunnery was given by the
range attained by the new gun. During our
civil war the achievement of the Swamp
Angelo in throwing shells into Charleston,
a distance of five miles, made the high
water mark of long range gunnery up to
that time. The new cannon at its test, the
other day, threw shells distance OF fifteen
miles, thus-if the distances were accurately
measured-surpassing the achievements Of
European artillery, which has heretofore at
tanned range of twelve and thirteen miles.
There is an industrial interest in the test,
because it demonstrates that steel guns can
be cast, with as good results as are attained
by the costly building-up process. AL
though Pittsburg's Bessemer cast steel gun
went to pieces on the first trial. the interest
of this city in the successful manufacture OF
cast steel cannon is still decided. No matter
where the guns are made, if the casting
process is a success, it will so cheaper the
manufacture as to create an additional de-
mand for the steel of which our city is the
largest producer. Beyond that this success
of a cast steel gun shows that there is no rea-
son why our steel works should not resume
the enterprise of making cast steel guns,
which was rather rudely interrupted by the
failure of the Hainesworth experiment
Pittsburg, both by its situation and indus
tries, ought to take leading part in furnish
ing the Government with its new artillery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
A New Art Gallery.

Woodward & Lothrop, proprietors of one of
our immense bazaars, in building spacious
addition to their storehouse, constituted large
and beautiful room for permanent art gallery,
and in the initial collection are Jacuue, a
H enner Rousseau, Diaz, Joseph Israels, a
Ricot, and other good works. An immense
canvas by Otto Wolf, not without some fine
qualities, is purchased by the firm to remain in
the room. Local and other artists will be given
the room for exhibition free of charge, and
without commission sales. So liberal
movement is worthy of the highest praise.
The only important picture purchased within
the year by the Corcoran art gallery is a head
by Couture, a good example of his work. The
gallery is Saving up" for the Seney sale which
will soon take place in New York. Failing to
secure the "Angelus" at the Secretan sale,
though they bid upward of 100000 for it. they
will at the Seney sale have the oppor-
tunity to get the 'sBlind Tobias" which is
one of Millet's best. The fund in hand is
sufficient to buy almost anything they want.
At former Seney sale they bought the Help
ing Ham," by Renouf, which is a very popular
canvas. E. W. L.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS.
The Battle of Bennington Soon to be Cels
brated on the Historic Spot.

The Battl6 OF bennington soon TO De Cel6-
brated on the Historic Spot.
MONTPELIER, Dec. 8.-The elaborate cele-
bration to take place at Bennington during the
summer of 1891 in the observance of the CEN
tennial of Vermont Statehood and the dedica-
tion of the lofty battle monament, is already
taking form. An act of the last Legislature
provided adequate means for carrying out OF
both these events. and the responsibility lies
with the State and not with the Battle Asso-
ciat1on The anniversary of the battle of Ben
nington falls on August l6, which will be Sun
day, so the 18th has been chosen lrstead. In
1877 the centennial of the battle was observed
and was one of the most remarkable ceremon-
les ever held in the State. graced by the pres.
ence of the President and others.
1t is believed the coming anniversary will
excel this and it is estimated that rs 900 people
will visit the historic town. The encampment
of the State militia will take place at this time
and will occupy the grounds of the Soldiers
Home President Harrison and many of the
Governors will attend. The battle monument
stands on the crest of State Arms hill 1t is
magnificent obelisk of slate color, shade that
blends harmoniously with the surrounding
hills while the height of the monument gives
it a good proportion to the peaks of which Mt
ANTHONY is the greatest The monument is
higher than Bunker Hill monument, and these
two added to that at Washington. also similar
in design, make three great structures in
America which adequately commemorate the
greatest conflict of the Nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
NO RIGHTS AGAINST THE POWERFUL


1t is an interesting outcome of the grand
scheme for dividing up the territorie: of the
African continent among the Kingdoms of
Europe that some of the people who have
thus been assigned to the rule of different
governments are protesting against a rule in
which their choice has not been consulted.
Almost at the same time come the dispatches
stating that the Hovas of Madagascar refuse
to accept the French as their rulers and that
the Abyssinian king objects to the dictation
of Italy. A cotemporary points out that
both of these are Christian nations, which
carries the rather peculiar inference that if
they had been Mohametan or pagan, they
would have no right to object to being par
celled out among the civilized governments
of Europe without their consent. There is
more consistency in tie somewhat brutal
principle adopted by the European powers,
that when their treaties agree, no one, Chris
tian or heather, has any business to say who
shall be his ruler, nor any weak government
the right to try to have its independence re-
spected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
CONGRESSIONAL BUSINESS.
The Papers Have Something to Say About
National Measures.
Impossible to See the Relief.

Impossible to See the Relief.
Denver Republican, Rep.1
1t is impossible 10 see that Senator Sherman's
scheme for the issue of S20O, ,OO0,O 900 2 per cent
bonds would add anything to our present circu-
lation.
In the first place, these bonds would be sold
for cash, and if the demand equaled the supply
the sale would take s2OO, 900 600 out of circula-
tion, temporarily at least. If the bonds should
be substituted for As or 411@s now held as secur-
lty for national bank circulation, the substitu-
ton would restore the cash paid for the per
cents to the circulation, but that would cause
no increase of currency. If no substitution
should take place, and the national banks
should buy the 2 per cents for increased circu-
lation, the Withdrawal of currency which the
purchase of $500, ,0O0, 900 of 2 per cents would
cause would offset the subsequent increase in
national bank notes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
THE remark in THE D1spATcH about thu

The remark IN The DISPATCH about the
rival production of Massachusetts, and Ken
tucky colonies moves the Springfield Republi-
can deny the report. and to declare in addition
that 1.-THE new Massachusetts, colonies have no
point of similarity with the Kentucky variety.
They are not only handsome set of men, but
are entirely incapable of carrying about old
bourboI whisky. If you question this state
ment consult Brigadier General Taylor of the
Boston Globe, who is to have charge of the sup
plies" This statement of the case will newt
ably lead an inquiring mind TO PROFOUND to
those eminent authorities, the Springfield Re-
publican and Boston Globe. the question what
in the world the Massachusetts colonels are
there for?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
WHAT TICKLEs Us.
This world is like crowded bus,
A few good men, perhaps,
May find seat, but most of US
Must hang on by the straps


few good men, perhaps,
May ind a seat, but most ofus
Must hang on by the straps.
Spare Koments.
Angry Office Man-Confound you, you
don't work half the time.
styIographic Pen-And you don't work the
other half. Our hours difer-that's the trouble
TeEds SJtings.
Distressed young mother, travelling with
weeping infant: ''Dear, dear! l don't know
what to do with this baby
Kind and thoughtful bachelor in next seat:
'sMadam, shall open the window for you2''-
Spare Moments.
Stranger in Washington-What has hap
pened-what is all that noise about?
Resident-Oh, that's General Greely celebrating
one ofhis weather forecasts has come true.-Ness
York Sun.
"why don't you try the Faith Cure?"
$50 did,
'.Aud how did it work?''
ssOh, successfullyI''
.sBy JoveI and it cured your asthma?''
tsOh, mol But it cured my faith. ''-Grip.
A Watkins man has invented for his wife
a clothesline that holds clothes without the aid OF
pins. He will prove himself more kind husband
If he will go out in the back yard and take down
the clothes when they are frozen stiff as q board.
-NorristoloB Herald.
He-wbom do you think the prettiest
girl in the room?
She with a blush)-well, II were someone else
1 should say was.-En0tish paper.
Hardup-Whatl Thirty-fve cents for
butter?
Grocer-Yes; 1t is gilt-edged.
Hardup-ls ought to be solid.-Eeto Hors
Herald.
Cholly (tenderly to his darling)-And
what is Duckie going to give her Chouy for
Christmas?
Duckie (blushing and twittering)-She is-going
10 give him her own little self
Cholly with much more sense than was ex-
pected Of him)-What an expensive present..
SprtH gJdetd Republican.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Indian Soldiers and Police.

Brooklyn Standardization
One recent lesson of the Indian troubles Is
worth noting. thinking a great deal about, and
extending. We refer to the adaptability OF the
Indian to become a mounted policeman and
look after other redskins. If it is necessary
that there should be Dlood-letting among the
Indians, let them kill each other. And the evo-
luton of the Indian police is Indian cavalry.
There might be couple of regiments of red
horsemen; and well officered, they would be
equal to Cossacks or the Lancers that are the
pride of the British army in India The Indian
likes buttons and shining arms. and pomp and
parade, and is not insensible to the advantages
of being well fed and clothed and the pos
session Of little coin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Something of an Investigation.

Prof. Cones it will be remembered. went into
the Theosophist Society for the purpose of in
vestigation, aud as result published the most
unmerciful exposure of Blavatsky and her
crowd that have ever read. The Professor is
profound investigator, but is not to be de-
ceived by trickery. He is one of the most
active and famous members of the:Sociery for
Psychical Research, has seen many strange
things, even to the creatures called the
GHOSTS" but is not convinced that any of the
so-called supernatural phenomena are not mere
illusions of sight and mind. He goes on with
his investigations, and meanwhile Is always a
most charming companion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
SNOW AT THE CAPITAL.

An Event So Rare as to Cause a Genuine
Sensation-The New and Old Ministers
From Brazil-Investigatinga Theosoph-
ical Social-Washington Notes.
iFRoN STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-washington really
mas snow in winter once in a WHILE and when
It does come it is a signal for fun and frolic
such as more northern cities know little of.
where snow is as usual in December as roses
are In June. Yesterday there was sleet, snow
and rain, sidewalks dangerous street car
tracks blockaded the poor horses abused
shamefully, only standing room in the cars.
score of cars often stopped in line, the horses
OF the front one unable to go farther, though
tnere were four and six instead of two To-
DAY all is bright overhead. though our nearly
always genial December sun has made it some
what slushy under foot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

The BeIlamy experiment of cooperative
housekeeping in Evanston, ILL, has collapsed
because 81 board was furnished for 81 a week,
and the association soon found that s., 900 of
its capital had disappeared. Besides. some of
the Bellamyites complained that the cooking
was too Frenchy, while others grumbled be-
cause 1t wasn't Frenchy enough. After all,
there are some advantages In the old plan Of
housekeeping, where every family has its own
cook.stove and can dictate its own culinary
policy, having no one else to blame if things go
wrong. Up TO date the boarding house re-
mains the only practical solution Of the Co
operative housekeeping problem. Still the
idea is attractive, and some Napoleon of
cookery may yet carry 1t to success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
The Senators in a Ouandary.

Denver News, Dem.i
The Republican Senators are in quandarY.
Both Vice President Morton and President
pro tenn. Ingalls, decline to preside and rule out
of order all debate on Mr.. Aldrichs new pre-
vious question rule. Unless the presiding
officer arbitrarily refuses to have tho question
debated the rule cannot be adopted. To shut
OFF debate will be to defy the present rules.
Such action would be revolutionary. A pre-
siding officer may be found who will make this
ruling, but the next question is will the major
ity Of his party stand by him?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

IT is reported that there is CONSERVATION
in Chicago. News has rea ched there that a
company with millions behind it has been Or
ganized to transport cattle alive from Wyo-
ming, Montana and Utah to Philadelphia for
slaughter" AS the transportation of live
cattle has been going on for a generation. and
dressed beef has displaced it as more econom-
ical, the cause for the CONSERVATION in Chicago
does not appear plainly. If the project were
to slaughter the cattle on the plains and to save
the cost of carrying the offal, there might be
more reason for agitation in the stock yards,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Some Biblical Lore.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The word husband is first mentioned in
Genesis ill.,. g. and the word father is first
mentioned in the New Testament in Matthew
IL, q WIG.
PITTsBURG, Dec. r.
1.-THE above is one of score of answers to
query in THE DISPATCH the other day. All
the replies do not agree, especially upon the
second question. "a Constant Reader" says
that the word father in the New Testament
is first found in Matthew Ill. 9, while still an
other places it at Matthew iv., 2l,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Wants a National Bankrupt Law.

Philadelphia Times, Dem.l
There are now many honest debtors who
greatly need an honest bankrupt law; but they
are an inconsiderable number when compared
with the thousands of creditors who need it.
The conflicting laws for the protection of
creditors and for the collection of debts are as
varied as the interests of the A old and new
States with several Territories added; and it is
well known that in most of the new States the
laws specially protect the local debtor against
the distinct creditor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Neither One Sorry.

Philadelphia Record, Dem.]
After brooding for more than week on the
Republican caucus bill to prevent dreaded
contraction of the currency the Finance Com
mittee OF the Senate has reported the measure
in very different form. The provision for is
suing silver certificates and should silveribe
wanting greeubacks-iE case the national bank
notes should fall below certain amount, has
disappeared from the bill. As this clause was
little compromise of opinion between the
silver-mongers and the fat-money advocates.
neither faction is likely to complain much over
its omission.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

THE Buffalo Express makes comparison
of Speaker Reed with Irby. of South Carolina,
and on the assertion of the latter that he did
not care for precedents." but was going to have
the measures passed anyway. sagely defends
Reed as never having done anything like that.
This solemn defense of the Speaker, by finding
one man who is more recklessly partisan than
he, warrants prayer on heed's part to be res
cued from the defense of that friend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

A NORTH DAKOTA Justice of the Peace
has given a judicial ruling to the effect that
Ignatlus Donnelly's book really explains the
cipher in Shakespeare's works. Probably the
Justice decided this question on the basis that
he understood the cryptogram as well as he did
other points of law. The Court having sus-
tanned Donnelly, no one can now dispute that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
The Consolation Stakes.

Young gstown Telegram, Rep.1
The shipping bills are in danger Of defeat in
the House of Representatives because of the
discovery that certain speculative members
have been buying stocks in anticipation of
their passage. The only consolation in case
they do fail will be that those responsible for
it will lose their money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
LIVE PENNSYLVANIA TOPICS.
Various Views Expressed by Editors Both
In and Out of the State.
Pattison and the Australian Ballot.
Albany Argus, Dem.

Albany Argus. Dcm.1
Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania. in his
inaugural message, proposes to urge the Legis-
lature, as strongly as he can. to provide for
Constitutional Convention, so that the Austria
liam ballot system may be adopted in that State.
The sincerity of the Republican party In the
matter of honest elections Will thus be put to a
direct test. II is notorious that bribery and
coercion at the polls are now as prevalent in
Pennsylvania, as they were in New Y ork State
until our new election laws virtually put stop
TO them. The chief States which now hold out
against the Australian system are Pennsyi-
vania. Ohio and Maine. In Pennsylvania, Gov
ernor Pattison hopes enough Independent Re-
publican members of the Legislature will join
the Democratic minority to pass the necessary
legislation,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Republicans and the Ballot.

York Gazette, Dem.J
The ballot reform advocates will have every
opportunity this winter to note the sincerity of
the professions of Republican members of the
Legislature in its favor. Governor Pattison
will, it is expected, make it a leading feature
in his inaugural address. A secret ballot bill
will be presented to the Legislature for passage
and the legislators will have to 90 on record as
to their position upon the question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

IT is one of the severest stabs ever given to
public man to find New York Democratic
politician objecting to the Dana Senatorial
boom, on the ground that Dana is a Mugwump,
having been Republican during the war and
opposed Hancock and Cleveland, This is a
fearful retalistion upon the editor of the
shining but decidedly anti-mugwump Sun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Mckinley Bill Growing in Favor,

Chicago Inter-Ocean. Rep.1
Day by day the falsity of the opposition to
the new tariff law as the source of "bigh
prices'' becomes more evident. 1t really is a
law to reduce revenue. to make prices lower
or to make qualities better in all things that
are of general consumption.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
divorces without publicity are having more
publicity than they bargained for.

divorces without publicity, are having more
publicity than they bargained for.
THE safe burglar is naturally a man D. a
very prying disposition as well as bore.
A WOMAN can drive a bargain better than
she can drive tack.
THE stocking is still hung MP in Wall street.
MARRIAGE should not be limited partner
ship. but great many believe it is.
IT is easy to make an impression nowadays.
All you have to do is to lie down in the snow.
THE sculptor frequently goes on bust.
REAL estate always goes up when q mort
gage is placed on it.
A FASHION writer says evening bodices
should not carry sleeves or straps. This is how
the girls are forced to bare arms.
A GREAT many people gave their friends
cold stare yesterday.
The couples who wed for gold seldom stick
together long enough to celebrate the golden
wedding.
THE tumbler In the circus is always jumping
his board.
THIS is splendid weather for making taffy,
girls. WILLIE WINKLE.