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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
NOT coMMENDABLE FEATURES.

While there may be, and doubtless are,
two sides to the pending dispute over the
House rules. it will be hard for the outside
public to see, in two features that are re-
ported to be part of the Republican pro-
gramme, anything that is consistent with
legitimate purposes of legislation. Those
features are the permission to engraft new
legislation on appropriation bills, and the
reduction of the requirement for quorum
to the total of 100 members.
The engrafting of new legislation on ap-
preparation bills has been proved by long
experience to be an abuse; and the prohibi-
tion of it by the rules of the House was
step in the direction of reform. Its very
nature made it the usual resort for securing
the passage of riders that could not stand
examination on their own merits. What
class of legislation the Republican leaders
hope to secure by this step in retrograde is
not apparent; but it is clear enough that
measures of legislation which cannot stand
the regular methods should not be per-
mitted to fasten themselves like barnacles
on the appropriation bills, and secure pass
age by the votes that are given for entirely
different purposes. Whatever the intention
of this provision its result can hardly fail to
be the facilitation of the rankest jobbery.
The proposition to permit a quorum in
committee of the whole to consist OF 100
members is hardly less Objectionable. from
the popular standpoint. 1t is practically
proposition to leave one of the important
stages Of Legislation to mere fraction of the
peoples representatives. If Congressman
cannot be induced to attend to the business
for which they are elected, it is much better
to let legislation come to a dead stop until
the people have become aroused to the work
of letting their representatives understand
that they must discharge their duties or re-
tire to private life. Most certainly the GEN.
tral idea of our Government, that of legisla-
tion by majority of the popular representa-
tion, ought not to be cast aside to permit the
most important measures to be framed by
the vote of a mere sixth of the members of
the House.
1t will be good party policy, as well as
good public public policy, for the Repub-
Iicans to keep their rules in harmony with
honest legislation and the principles of
democratic government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
MERIToRIOUs ALL THE TIME.
The Lancaster Era Tells Its Readers Why
The Dispatch is Popular.
Nav, tl,a r aronstar u ,AIa,. 1r-.

The Lancaster Era Tells Its READERS Why
The Dispatch is Popular.
From the Lancaster II a. New Era.J
Among all the exchanges which make their
daily visits to the NewN Era office,
none is more welcome or more eager
ly scanned than THE, PIrTsBURe DIS
PATCH. While it is extremely mod
est, IN contrast with tl eastern metropolitan
journals In expatiating on its own merits, the
merits are there all the time. In fact. it is not
excelled in news, enterprise and editorial ability
by the best of them} While many of the big
dailies are filed OF the principle of the dump
cart, THE DIsPAroH is always edited with
great care. due regard being given to the con-
densation of matters Of minor Importance,
while the special topics OF local or general in
terest, in which it is never distanced by its CO.
temporaries. ore given IN detail
THE DISPATCH has been a marvellous sue
cess, ana the secret of its success has been its
uniform merit and its independent policy,
which has earned for it national reputation.
Its large circulation has rendered another of
Hoes great Derfecting presses necessity, which
will soon be added to its already excellent
plant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
Ex-pREs1DEKrg D1eEsr1oNs.

II, as il is alleged, Mr.. Cleveland will not
eat at the same table with Governor Hill, of
New York, there is reason to congra tulate
Mr.. Cleveland. We do not mean any dis
respect to the Hon. David B. Hill, but
simply to remark the advantages likely to
accrue to Mr.. Cleveland from his abstention
from public banquets. Mr.. Carnegie's re-
mark that ex-Presidents could well be
utilized as guests at big dinners, repre-
sented the popular interest. From the
ex-Presidents' point of view in a
physical sense such use might
not seem so beneficial. Nothing under the
sun will play havoc with the interior de-
partment of any man. be he ex-President or
private secretary, than regular course of
big banquets. Physicians indorse this view
everywhere So Mr.. Cleveland will do
wisely to abstain from unlimited banquet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

this question, it is not at all probable that it
viii work the slightest advantage to his own
party. In attempting to fasten upon Presi-
dent Harrison personal knowledge Of Dud-
leY's letter, or Of his operations in the cam
paign, VOORHEES, overshoots the mark. There
is no evidence to support the assumption.
What evidence there is runs the other way.
President Harrison had been long time in
political life before the campaign of 'S8, and
there was nothing in his record or charae-
ter to warrant Mr.. Voorhees, conclusion.
Further, the treatment of Dudley since the
administration began-treatment distin-
guished for coldness and avoidance-shows
that Dudley has not had the President un-
der any of the sense of obligation which
such confederacy as the Senator presumes
gratuitOusly would imply.
Another reason why at this time the
speech will work no partisan advantage is
that the whole country is now witnessing at
the capital of Ohio the spectacle of Sena-
torial canvass among the Democrats, in
which the influence of money is a con-
trolling factor. One of the best results of
the Senator's ringing utterances would be
the conversion of the Democratic Legisla-
ture of Ohio from the purpose of sending
millionaire nonresident to the United States
Senate, to the exclusion of more capable
but poorer candidates. With that pro-
gramme on the carpet the denunciation of
the Dudley letter, fit and pertinent though
it is of itself, will lose much, it not all, of
the partisan effect it otherwise would have.
The bribery by which Payne was elected
and the undisguised fact that Brice's money
has been his strength in the present Sena-
torial contest when shown up alongside the
Dudley letter furnish simply a picturesque
case of "pot and kettle"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
vENTrLAT1NG THE SYNDICATE.

Some very interesting and striking in
side history, in regard to the Soldiers
Orphans School syndicate is likely to be
disclosed by the pending litigation at
Mercer, reported by special dispatch else
where. The unsavory subject has been
probed by two investigations, each time with
the most unsatisfactory results, and
now it is promised that the quar-
rels of the inside parties will throw
more light on the subject than all the
States investigation. 1t is taken for granted
in the reports that the States charity was
made the subject of speculation and exorbi-
tant profits. IF that is proved the disclos-
ures cannot be too sweeping, or the parties
to it made too widely the subject of repro
baton. The late syndicate is in a fair way
to get much needed ventilation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
THEATRICAL NOTES. :

PROF. HERRMANN's Trans-Atlantique
Vaudevilles, direct from their recent success
in New York City and Philadelphia will oc-
Cupy the stage of the Bijou all next week.
The company have been playing to crowded
houses in all the large cities, and no doubt will
continue their success here. Among the great
hits OF the programme may be mentioned the
great Trewey juggler, balsncer and shadow
graphist, the funny and popular comedian, Gus
Williams, Les Freres Tacchi, the Partisan won.
ders; Harry Pepper, popular tenor and author;
LIE Petit Freddy. the child phenomenon, from
the 'Folie BergeIes." Paris; Herr Tholen, the
electric clown and his singing dog; Pas de
Quatre, four Gaiety danseuses excentriques,
the marvellous Pinauds, fantastic pantomim-
lists; dainty Katie Seymour, the original skirt
dancer; the Athols from the Empire Thester,
London, known as the "Splder and Fly;'' Eu-
nice Vance, the original ''Dotty Cough Drops"
and others. Sale of seats begins to-day.
THE old spectacular favorite Hanlons' "Fan-
tasma' is billed for the Grand Opera House
next week. *
THE Felix SISTERS, with "A Royal Hand"
play rubber 1t Harris Theater next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
Social Chatter.

THE third of the dinner dance series will be
given Friday night. The german will be
danced Mt the residence Of Mrs. Harry Oliver,
and the dinners will be given by Mrs. A. E. W.
Painter. Mrs John Ricketson, Mrs. Mark Wat
son and Mrs. B. F. Jones.
THE Columbus Club will open = series Of
lectures on January 20 The first one will be
by Daniel Dougherty. the ''silver-tongued ora
tor" who will speak on ''The Stage" The fore
most orators will be secured for the remainder
Of the series.
The teachers belonging to the Butler Street
M. E. Sunday school will be entertained to-day
by M. s. Hamilton. Various subjects relating
to Sunday school work will be discussed, and
refreshments will be served consisting Of ice
cream and cake.
A DELIGHTFUL tea drinking was In progress
at Mrs ]. H. Childs' home, on Fifth avenue,
yesterday afternoon from to O'Clock.
A VERY pleasant euchre party was enjoyed
at the residence of Mrs. E. Stotler Kuhp, on
Collins avenue, Tuesday evening"
MISS FANNIE WILSON. OF Frankstown, was
married yesterday to Mr.. William Pritchett, Of
Philadelphia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
VOORHEES, ON TEE DUDLEY LETTER.

Senator Voorhees, yesterday poured all the
vials of denunciation and invective on the
famous ''blocks of FIVE" letter, and upon the
interference Of the United States District
Attorney at indianapolis, through which
Dudley, the author, escaped prosecution.
That document is certainly one to mortify
the Republican leaders. Whatever chance
there might have been to reconcile its in
struetions with the notion that only legiti-
mate campaign expenses were in view was
dissipated by Dudley's evasion of legal
inquiry. The matter, therefore, makes
singing campaign material bearing upon
the corrupt use of money in politics 1t is
one upon which opinions cannot divide by
party lines. The security of the ballot from
bribery must always be as sacred to the
honest men of one party as to those of an
another.
Ip fact. while the speech of Senator voor-
hees VIII help to arouse public sentiment on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

IT IS announced with more or less au-
thority that Hon. w. L. Scott has retired from
Pennsylvania politics. That event is explained
by the fact that Mr.. Scott has received
assurances that Cleveland's interests will not
be antagonized by the Pennsylvania Demoe-
racy. But the real fact is that Mr.. Scott re-
tired from politics when he wrote that
letter declaring himself 20 be acting for
the same corporate interests as Mr.. Chaun-
cey M. Depew on the Republican side. Al
though Mr.. Scott did not find it out till the
publication of the letter, that document rem
dered it for the best interests of MI. Cleveland
that Mr. Scott should eschew active advocacy
of Mr.. Cleveland's interests.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
As BRIGHT As GOLD.

The New ReGormation.-Sullivan is q
Presbyterian, isn't he?
eyes, sort Of John Knocks. ''-.Sss0 York Eusn-
ing Sun.
First Man (exeitedly)-Our boarding
house is a-fre!'' Second Man (caImly)-Come,
then, hurry up, and perhaps we may be able 70
get something hot--J'sry-
''That mans a genius. He started a
pistol factory and invented = new eannou.,'
'sThat's nothing. l know & man who started q
bucket shop ana made . barrel. ''-Aunsey's
Weekly.
Tommy-Maw, are animals stylish, jest
the same as real people?
Nal guess not. Tommy: whys
Tommy-Nuthin', only was Jest readin' about
3 COW bell. l.-Kearnly ERterprtss.
No Demand for It-You must practice
trade when in jail and we generally let the priS-
oners do what they can do best What your
best line of work.
'Bunco.'-Ns,0 York EUening Sun.
Wickwire-Now, there's Figg, for in
stance He has no Idea OF the value OF money,
Wabsley-Why, thought Fig was nttle close.
hanything. Wiekwire-Yes, that's Just WnatA
said. nickel looks as big to him as cart wheel.
-Tsrre H9Wts Exprsss.
The widow OF a New York man lately de-
ceased is trying TO collect from celebrated pny-
sician al 400 for her husbands brain, which Is now
in the doctors cabinet. From this we Infer that
brains among New York men are exceedingly
rare.-Chtca0o Ns10s.
Getting 1t His Record.-Bank President
Like young stylo and would like TO make him
cashier but his character
Dfrector-Not bad, Ihopel
II know absolutely nothing about # one vayor
the other"
s'CouIdn't you persuade him to run for some
petty political ohieeg''- Time
Benney-Mr. SlOat, will you give your
daughter to me in marriage9
Mr. sloat- weIl well, see that you don't know
my daughter rs yet.
Bennsy (AstOnished) )-wh -wnat do you mean.
sir2
Mr.. sloat-n you had been thoroughly ae-
duainted with her, you would have said: WIN
you give me to your daughter In marriage. -Ksar.
aeV ERterprfss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

ing. And this not only considering his
present happiness, but his political pOssi-
bilities also. For man with q ruined
digestion is not likely to win in the race for
the Presidency. If he win he cannot enjoy
the sweets of success. The doctors veto the
sweets at once.
Still Mr.. Cleveland probably dislikes Mr..
Hills presence at the table. 1t is not
strange either.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
STORY OF TIE BAREFOOT BOY.

On Haverhill's pleasant hills there played,
Some seventy years ago,
In turned-up trousers, battered hat
Patches and freckles, and all that
The Barefoot Boy we know.
He roamed his berry fields content,
But while, from bush and brier
The nImble feet got many n scratch,
His wit, beneath its homely thatch,
Aspiyed to something higher.
Over his dog-eared spelling book,
Or schoolboy competition,
Pdzzling his head with some hard sum,
Going for nuts, or gathering gum,
He cherished his ambition.
Kind nature smiled on that wise child,
Nor could her love deny him
The large fulfIlment of his plan;
Since he who lifts his brother man
In turn is lifted by him.
He reach the starry heights OF peace
Before his head was hoary;
And now ut fourscore years again
The blessings OF his fellow-men
Wait him crown Of glory.
~. T. Trotcbrtdas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

THE brilliant New York Sun intimates
that the hon. NJ. Halstead whose able denun-
ciatlons of ice-water have earned him scientific
fame, will be well pleased with the scarcity OF
ice that threatens TO result if the present open
winter continues. Mr.. Halstead may be pleased
with the compulsory dsuse of ice-water; but 1t
is not understood that he frowns upon ice In
other connections, or that it is part OF his
principles to take all his beverages at tepid
temperature. There is reason to believe that
the Field Marshal views with toleratton the
employment of ice in sherry-cobblers, and
will even give his Endorsement to its virtues in
connection with claret punch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

The decision of the Judges confning
the fire engine test to the silsby and AmOskeag
engines is a mistake. The test is one under
taken for the public benefit, namely, to deter
mine what engine of all makes can give the
best service; and it was understood at its in
ception that it would be open to all COM
petitors. No doubt the contest between the
Amoskeag and Silsby engines will be an inter-
esting and important one; but. in combining it
to those engines the judges have reduced the
value of the test so per cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

The Republicans of Ohio are very much
agitated by the report that the Democrats
propose to gerTymander the CongressionA
Districts of the State so as to secure the ma
jorlty of the seats on an even vote. The Dem
ocrats reply by indignation overthe Republican
apportionment on which the Democrats get IL
out of II districts on a vote inwhich the Demo-
Gratis have a slight majority. The public duty
of dIstricting the State solely with regard to
the contiguity and convenience of the districts,
and without any thought OF partisan effect, is
equally foreign to the ideas of either party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
THE LADIES INVITED

By the Masons to Their Coming Grand
OFgnn ReciInL
A grand organ recital will be given in the
new Masonic Temple the latter part of this
month. to which the ladies of the members
will be invited. Much curiosity has always ex-
listed among the fair sex regarding the building
where the gentlemen are supposed to spend so
many evenings, and they will in alb proba-
bility take advantage - the opportunity to in
spect the various lodge rooms, which will DE
thrown open for their benefit.
The goats horns will be guarded with brass
knobs on this occasion to prevent accidents,
and the committee in charge signify their
willingness to cage the animal if necessary.
Great preparations are being made for the
event. and an elaborate programme Ii in pro-
cess of composition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

"ST. JAoKsoN's Day" passed off with
less than the usual display of oratory by our
Democratic friends. With the Democratic
party on the outside Of the. national admins
tration, and the Ohio Democrats sticking
closely to reinforcement from millionaire can
didates the conditions for glorifying the Jack
sonian principles cannot have appeared very
opportune to most of the faithful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
A HOT PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
Peruvian Politics Lively, With Two Popular
Candidates in the Field.

FeFuVluu EOuttcB AAVeiys WIN Two FOputnt
Candidates in the Field.
LIMA. VIA GALVESTON, January s.-The
various political parties continue active in pre-
pairing for the coming elections. Appeals
signed by numerous citizens in all parts of the
country favoring the two foremost Presidential
candidates, Colonel Morales Bermudes and DIR.
Rosas, are published daily. Colonel Bermudes,
who is the official nominee, represents the mill
tary spirit of the country. He is generally re.
spected on account of his honorable career and
valor during the late international and civil
wars. Dr. Rosas is the choice Of the civilian
party. He was the favorite Minister of the
late President Prado. and subsequently Presi-
dent of the Senate.
General Canevaro's party is still united. not
withstanding his withdrawal from the contest,
which, IN view of his chances of success, has
been characterized publicly by Vice President
Denegri as proof of the highest patriotism and
self.denial. His popularity is due principally
to the record made during his present and two
preceding administrations as Mayor of, Lima
He also took an active part IN the great war
devoting his fortune to its prosecution. EL
Pois the organ OF the Democrats, Is sanguine
as to the success of its party, which, il Is ex.
pected, will shortly place in nomination ex-
Dictator Pierola, who is the party's recognized
head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

THE renewed statements that the teie-
phone, the nickel in the slot, and other alleged
modern inventions existed in the time of the
Pbaraohs is a favorite effort of imagination;
but no daring mind has yet gone to the lengths
of asserting that the ancient Egyptians
mastered the art of issuing hundreds of
millions of water in the stocks based on the
ancient inventions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09

THE reduction of immigration last year
by about lOO0 900 is regarded by the Philadelphia
Press as an ADVERSE sign on the prosperity of
buslress Still the present activity Of conf
mercial interests will tend to console the busi-
ness Of the country for the idea suggested by
the press that immigrants from other countries
do not think fayorably Of it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
A CSLORED ANARCHISTS SPEECH,
He Advises His Southern Brethren to Use
OIhs Torch and Knife.

tue IOfcu ana AnIes
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THB.DrsPATcH.:
JERSEY CITY, N. J., January s.-A mass
meeting of the colored citizens of Hudson
county was held in the Zion African Methodist
Church under the direction of the Afro
American League tonight. The object was
to talk over recent outrages on the colored
race in the South, and to consider propositions
that would tend to benefit the race in America.
The church was crowded. T. Thomas Fortune,
OF this city, explained the object Of the Afro
American League, of which he is the head.
Mr.. Fortune spoke for two hours He was
Conservative. and his speech was well received.
He was followed by Price Williams, = small
man with kinky hair and red mustache. He
made an incendiary speech.
There Is not enough fight in the colored
man." Mr. Williams said. He admired the
civilization of the Italians and the Indians
"When the colored man learns the value
'of the torch as a weapon" he said,
when he learns to kill in cold blood. when
he learns to plunge the knife into the heart
of the white man, then there Will be no ques-
ton about the rights of the colored
man. The white man will say, Mr..
Colored Man. then. With the torch and
the knife as the colored mans Christianity, and
with the civilization of the Italians. the race
question would be settled" There was some
applause at Mr. Williams remarks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
SOME MONEY LEFT.
The Flood Commission Still Has Few Hum
drsd Thousand,

Another meeting of the Johnstown Flood
Commission will be held on the 10th to learn
the result of the distribution of the last 81 SOC,
OOO The Commission is rapidly reaching the
point where its affairs will be wound up.
Mr.. James B. Scott said yesterday that when
the present distribution will have been made
there will still remain several hundred thou
sand dollars, and the Commission has not de-
cided what disposition they will make of it.
Mr.. Scott stated that applications had been
made by some Of the afflicted towns for some
of the money to do certain things Johnstown
in particular has not applied, and it is possible
the funds remaining will be scattered in the
flooded districts at places where it will do the
most good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-09
AID. PORTER DISSATISFIED.
He States Thar the Jury Wronged Him BY
kha Verdict.

Alderman Porter is anxiously waiting for the
result Of his appeal for a new trial, which will
be known on Saturday. If the court decides to
abide by the verdict as given by the jury, then
it is the intention Of the Alderman to ask the
Supreme Court to reverse the Judgment of the
lower court. The Alderman stated to re-
porter that he thought the verdict was grossly
unfair against all the defendants.
"a verdict was founded on the evidence"
said the Alderman. ,'of the most abandoned
and disrsputable witnesses. Even the evidence
of my late constable, Daley, was highly colored
with prejudice"
The Alderman states that he will not enter
the political arena again, and even II he gets
out Of this trouble he will not be a candidate
for Alderman again.