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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
ADULTERATION OF OIL.
A Claim That the American Product IL Mixed
With Russian Petroleum.

From the Philadelphia Record.l
The announcement a few days ago that TO-
100000 gallons of crude petroleum had been
purchased for export, to be mixed with Rus
sian oil, furnishes startling instance of prac-
tice that has been in vogue in Europe for
long time, to the great injury of the American
oil export trade. The Austrian reflners have
been buying crude American oil, mixing it with
the much inferior petroleum from the Russian
wells and selling the mixture as genuine Amer
ican kerosene. The oil fields of Russia are
controlled by the Rothschilds who also own re-
fineries at Flume. Immense quantities of
crude American oil are sent from this country
to Flume in tank steamers, and it is the general
belief that nearly all of this oil is used in such
manner as to injure the reputation of Amer
lean oil.
One of the best markets for American oil is
in the far East-in China, Japan and India
and the competition of Russian oil Is growing
greater thexe every year. Not only is Russian
refined petfSleum sent to the Eastern markets
under it's proper name, at very low prices, but
imitation American cases and packages, bear
ing American names and brands, are being used
to such an extent that genuine American kero-
sense finds a market with great difficulty ex-
cepr at the reduced prices charged for the Rus
sian limitations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
DON'T.

Oh, how 1 wish you wouldn't Bob
You're such an awful tease;
Now don't you know all women ike
The men who try to please?
DO take your hands from off my book;
DON'T tread upon the cat!
Will you, sir, let my curls alone?
What next will You be at?
Don't! don't! don'tt
Because was little goose,
And said: "Yes, " as you plead,
You need not think I'm sure to 60
where'er may be led.
I've been engaged before, friend Bob,
To Hal, and Tom, and Bill.
And If you don't behave III turn
You off-Indeed will
Don'ti don'tI don't!
Don't touch mel When 1 liked you best,
Twas on your manly knees;
Get down again. sir: 'tis pose
That with you most agrees.
What! Dare refuse, unless, forsooth,
Ipay you with q kiss?
Oh. Bob. you naughty, naughty man
And has it come to thisi
Don'ti don't! don'tl
Kate Fields Washington
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

The boy who can say his verse best at the
Sunday school concert is mt always the boy who
can step up in front Of the other boys and take
the prettiest girl in the school home after
cert is all over.-SomeruiHs Journal.
Smart Pupil-You say there is hair on all
parts ofthe human body. Now, is there any on
heheart?
Professor-Yes, a kind of down. You must have
seen people who were downhearted.- York
Herald,
Admirer Ito Boston slugger)-John, if
you ght Pete jackson what rules will you insist
on?
Boston slugger tdehantly)-I'n fight i'm &C.
cordin' 10 any rules. It's all one to me-Markis
o. Queensberry, London prize ring or Ohio Legis-
lalur', oshl-Chicdgo Tribune.
The Secretary of local society met the
President rushing hastily into 4 well-known
''speak-easy'' the other Sunday night.
whats the matter?'' asked the former.
'Fight up our way; I'm after policeman"
'.An gone, ~ remarked the Secretary, 1--WE just
been after one myself. .''-PhtLadetphiG Times.
"Have you heard about this movement to
prohibit the sale Of liquor in the District?"
''Yes, 1 hev," said the representative from
Squash Hollow.
..What do you think the effect would be II it
were passed?''
'WelL to my mind 1t nd be mighty sight
harder to git L quorum than it Is now,"-HGsh-
fngton Post.
THE WAY THEY HAVE.
How often in the crowded car
You've risen to your feet
To give a woman who comes In
The comfort Of seat
I'Oh no; thank you," she protests,
I'D really feel 10 blame;
i don't at all mind standing''-but
She takes it just the same.
The friend you ask to have q drink
Saws alcohol's a curse:
1t never does men any good,
And always makes them worse.
Men never know just when to quit;
IT'S really shame,
He greatly disspproves it-but
He taxes 1t Just the same.
-Wdshinoton Poet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
LOCAL MICROSC0PISTS.
The Important Use of the Microscope In
Studying Astronomy.


The Iron City Microscopical Society held its
regular monthly meeting last night in the
ladies' parlor of Mercantile Library. The
society was entertained by an instructive talk
on Astronomy. as Studied Through the Micro
SC ope' by Prof. Gutenberg. 1t seems rather
par adoxical 70 speak of studying astronomy
with a microscope, but Prof. Gutenberg
proved to the satisfaction Of all that the mi
croscope is next to the telescope in value to
the practical astronomer. The principal
meteors that have fallen in various parts of the
world in the last century were alluded to and
some very interesting slides showing sections
of various meteors were shown.
After the lecturer had finished, the members
devoted the remainder of the evening to the
examination of various slides. The principal
exhibits were: Crystal of Acetath of Copper"
by Mr.. Herbert Walker: Feathers Of Hum.
ming Bird" by A. S. Daggette; Crystals of
Iodo-Sulphate of Quinine," by Prof. Phillips;
Fossil DIatoms," by ]. A. Moore: .Plant-hars
of Pomadcris Apetala." by c. G. Minor; Sec
tions of Meteorites," by Prof. Gutenberg;
section of Bone of Human Skull. Showing
Mode of Growth" by Prof. Gordon Ogden;
''Section of Kidney of Rat" DIR. Du Puy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Its New Editor In Chief.

The American Catholic Quarterly Revie,p
will enter upon a renewed career of usefulness
and prosperity under the chief editorial direc-
tion of the Most Rev. Patrick John Ryan,
d. D.. Archbishop of Philadelphia. Rev. Igna-
titus +. Horsrman, D. D.. the Rev. Luxe v.
McCabe and George Dering Wolff will be asso-
ciate editors. The quarterly will be continued
on the same general lines established by the
late eminent editor. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Corcoran.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
The Fight on Compound Lard.

GAN have united in a minority report IN
opposition to the compound lard bill. reported
by the House Committee on Agriculture. The
minority do not feel that there IS any possible
justification for the proposed legislation. The
bill creates an invidious discrimination against
part of an industry at the demand of other
branches of the same trade. which are con-
Quoted in manner more Objectionable and OBJ
noxious to the public. If the bill reported
should benefit the farmers of the country as
claimed, say the minority 1t would benefit the
farmers of the West at the expense of the far
mers OF the South.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

THE coinage of s.. 600, 900 in silver dollars
during the month of March is an indication
that the commercial use of that metal is in
creasing. For many years the minimum coin
age of S2.0OO. 600 per month resulted in an accu-
mutation of silver, but the inference from this
close approximation of the maximum is that
the country is reaching the point where it will
use most of the silver that can be coined.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

1t is sad to learn that d. A. Brockett,
the man who got up the Harrison ball to roll
through the country, during the last Presi-
dental campaign, has failed to receive the re-
ward due his great political services and has
now come down to an application for the position
of watchman, with SHIN chances of success. If
this neglect is given to the geniuses who invent
great methods impressing political truths on
the people there is danger that the art of cam
paign argument by oIl-cloth capes and tin
torches will fall into utter desuetude
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

SIR SAMUEL BAKER and Stanley both
agree that Emin had perfect right to make
new engagements with Germany. Of course,
If Africa is to oe divided among European
powers. Emin has as good right to take SER
vice with Germany as any Englishman has to
work for English interests. But it is pity
that civilization is not strong enough to prevent
the general grabbing act for African territory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
READY FOR THE FAIR.
The Ladies' of ST. Peters Church Complete
All Their Arrangements.

All Their Arrungements.
For some time past the ladies of st. Peters
Church have been busy making preparations
for tho dinner and fancy fair which will be
given in the church to-day and tomorrow. The
dinner will be served from II to o'clock both
days. and will be under the supervision of Mrs.
Frank P. Rowand. assisted by Mrs. John Pat
terson. Mrs. w. H. House, Mrs. George Nc
Calm and aids
The fair will consist of ''Swiss cottage"
"postoffice" and 'candy BOOTH" in charge of
Miss Kate Smith and aids; gypsy tent" and
flower stand" in charge of Miss B. Venners
and aids; an ice cream table, in charge Of Miss
Gracey and assistants.
The lemon table will be in charge of Mrs.
David Lauber, assisted by Miss L. Connell and
Miss Kate Register The Japanese booth will
be under the supervision of Mrs. Mercur assist
ed by Mrs. Mix and Misses North1up and Orr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

Two cases this week reveal the fact that
it is possible for the police to arrest and prose-
cute illicit liquor sellers Now that the posi-
biity has been demonstrated, it is to be hoped
that the guardians of the law will keep the
total of recognized speak-easies below the
eight hundred mark.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
A National Bankruptcy Bill.

THE House Committee on fhe Judiciary to-
day completed the consideration of the
Torrey bankruptcy bill, introduced by Repre-
sentative E. B. Taylor. of Ohio and ordered it
to be reported favorably.
A number of amendments have been made,
but they are simply corrections and changes of
phraseology and do not affect the principles of
the bill. Mr.. Culberson, of Texas, will submit
minority report and urge the substitution of
his own bill, which is a short measure provid-
ing for the discharge within six months after
bankruptcy of any bankrupt who has in good
faith assigned to a trustee all of his property
not exempt under local law.
The committee also ordered report on the
Henderson bill to amend the internal revenue
laws. 1t removes the minimum penalties pro-
vided by law for the punishment of offenders
against the revenue laws, and limits the issue
of warrants upon incomes TO those sworn to BY
collectors. deputies or revenue officers and to
those made upon sworn complaint and personal
knowledge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
A MINISTER'S PECULIAR WILL.
He Bequenths Part of His Estate to Mis-
sions Through His New Testament.

sions Through His New Testament.
The will of the late Rev. John Crozier, of
Elizabeth, was filed yesterday. The document
was executed on January g. 1882. The Ian
guage used is rather unusual for will. He
says: II recognize myself, in body, soul and
spirit wholly and unreservedly dedicated to
God, reconciled in Christ, my own God, in
covenant for time and eternity.
"Of my worldly substance-which is Gods
gift-after all my debts, funeral and other
necessary expenses are paid. my blessed New
Testament. Solomon, who has kept me SO
long in his delightful vineyard at Baal Haman
(Ruler of Many, must first have his thousand.
viz: Ten per cent. of all my estate is worth at
my death to be divided equally for the support
of the home and foreign missions of the Re-
formed Presbyterian Church, of which have
been for so many years minister"
Continuing. he directed the division OF the
remainder of his estate to be divided among
his five children. In case any of them mani
fest dissatisfaction with the will they forfeit
their shares, and it goes to the missions of the
church. His sons, John and Thomas Crczier,
are appointed his executors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

IT is intimated that the Republicans in
the House are determined to cut the duties on
sugar lower than the Mckinley bill fixes them.
There are intimations that other amendments
may be made with the bill, SO that by the time
Congress gets through with the tariff child
its own father may be unable to recognize it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
DEATHS OF A DAY.
w w. Warden.

WASHINGTON, April s.-Mr. W. W. Warden
died to-day at the Providence Hotel, aged 50
years. He came to Washington as a cores
pondent and was Andrew Johnson's private
secretary during the latter's Presidential term.
Later he resumed newspaper work, but retired
several years ago. He suffered from general de-
bility and was an invalid Tor some months. He
was widely known and greatly esteemed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
ALLEGHENY PRESBYTERY's MEETING.
The Quarterly Convention Held Yesterday
and Important Matters Transacted.

Inc &uurtcTS uctu 1ebtcTodJ
and Important Matters Transacted.
The quarterly meeting of the Allegheny Pres
bytery was held in the First Presbyterian
Church, Arch street. Allegheny, yesterday.
Rev. j. K. McKallip was chosen Moderator and
Revs. ]. l. Milligan, ]. A. Bausman and W. A.
Keldler. Secretaries. The report of the COM
mittee on the organization of a Presbyterian
church at Vanport was received and approved.
The name of Cyolorama Hall was changed TO
Calvary Church and Rev. /. N. Hays will be
installed therein April q. Rev. y. ]. Glass was
received into the Clarion Presbytery and will
shortly be installed as pastor of the Mcclure
Avenue Church. Rev. c. F. Johnston was re-
leased from the pastorate of the Leetsdale
Church on account of his poor health Rev. ].
H. Aughey was dismissed to the Presbytery of
Cnicasaw. The installation of Rev. 3. B. Nc
Cormack in the Central Church, Allegheny,
will take place April 30 The following dele
gates were elected to the General Assembly:
Rev. Dr. M. b. Riddle and Rev. w. C. Donald
son as principals and Rev. NJ. B. Rutherford
and David Kennedy as alternates for the minis
tiers. For the elders David Singleton and w.
p. Potter were chosen as principals and j. Q.
McCombs and r. c. Totten as alternates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Prepared for Emergencies.

Uncle Sans mail brought the following to
THE DISPATCH last evening. The sender
need have no fears for our reporter, as he is pre-
pared for emergencies: For heavens sake
don't allow your rural road expedition" to
enter the borough limits of this town. or your
horses, wagon and men will be swallowed out
of sight in the mud"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

The story that leading politicians and
members of the city government are applying
opprobrious epithets to each other is a sad in
dication of the hard feelings that can arise
over the distribution of the spoils. Let the
municipal magnates profit by the example of
the city press, and dwell together in peace and
unity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

The residence of Mrs. NJ. A. Woodward, in
the East End, was beautifully decorated with
choice flowers and thrown open to those of
Mrs. Woodward's friends who had received
card for the reception which the hostess ten
dered yesterday afternoon. The appointments
of the event were perfect in every respect, and
a number of beautifully attired ladies were re-
ceived and entertained by Mrs WOODWARD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

BOSTON capitalists are reported to have
already organized a syn dictate to build twenty
iron steamships ready for use if the Farquhar
tonnage bill passes. The United States are
bound to have ocean facilities if they have to
pay the entire cost of running them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Married Twenty.five Years.

SHARPsvILLE, April S.-The most brilliant
society event of the season took place here last
evening, the occasion being a reception given
by Mr.. and Mrs ]. j. Pierce in honor of the
twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage.
The interior of their handsome residence on
Mercer avenue was tastefully decorated with
Easter lilies and tropical plants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

Two more whisky riots have resulted in
what may turn out to be murder. Perhaps a
few dozen more occurrences of the sort may
throw some light on the question whether the
police should suppress the illicit liquor sa-
looms, or not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
PITTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. APR 9, 1890

Patrons Of THE DISPATCH Who hare
changed their residence should promptly notify
their carrier or agent, either in oerso' or by
letter addressed to the business office This
,oiu insure uninterrupted delivery Of The
DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
WHY THE MARKET is DULL.
Too Many Men Making Pig Iron Who
Haven't the Dust.

E. c. barley. the Southern manager Of ]. P
Witherow & Co., left for Washington last
evening. He will return to Pittsburg in a
week. The contract for the Watts steel plant
to be built at point opposite New Cumber-
land, in West Virginia, has not yet been let.
Said MIR. barley: "The iron market is a little
off at present. but in other respects business is
very good. The price of pig iron was too high,
but now it is little too low. The trouble is
that there are too many men in the business
without the necessary capital. They must have
dull period comes they are ready to sell at
almost any price. The brokers. too, watch
these people like hawks, and they often put
the screws on them"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
THE prophets of destructio,

The prophets Of destruction are numerous
now-a-day. The California doom-sealers have
allotted destruction to San Francisco, Milwau-
kee and Chicago, and now Schweinfurth has
delivered over the city of Rockford, Ill, to be
swallowed up. The SIN of Rockford. in addition
to the usual human peccadilloes, is in failing to
believe in Schweinfurth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
i. :. MorRnn.

LONDON, April S.-Mr. j. 5. Morgan, the we'll
known banker, died to-day at Monte Carlo. from
the effects of injuries received by jumping from
his carriage while mis- horses were unmanageable.
Junlus Spencer Morgan was born in West Spring.
field, now Holyoke, Mass, April H. 1913.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

The decision of an Albany Judge that
an umbrella is not common property is just
The only difficulty is to find the man who is
without sin in this respect to throw the first
stone of prosecution at the thief.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Hon. Edmund L. Ludaan.

ALBANY, April S.7-Hon. Edmund L. L.Judson, ex-
Mayor died this morning, aged 60 years. He was
Fast Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. Free and
Accepted Masons, In the State of New York, and
SOVEREIGN Grand Inspector General in the An
cient Accepted Scottish Rite.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

employed to perform the same work in be-
half of the sugar combine. Those who did not
suspect that the Trust was supported by rail-
way determinations were not well informed on
trust methods
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Mrs. 0,Neal.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
scoTTDALE, April s.-Mrs. O'Neal, one of the
Oldest residents of this vicinity, died last night
from stroke uf apoplexy, She was over 20 wears
of age A large family rnourns her loss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

WITH only $3.50, ,OOO. of a deficit to meet
all liabilities for the past year, the Allegheny
Valley Railroad fatters itself that it is doing
pretty well, all things considered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

The fact that one of the trunk lines is
making a special rate to the Sugar Trust 20
per cent less than the tariff, is an indication
that the means used to wipe out the compet-
itors of the Standard Oil monopoly are being
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

THE peculiar feature of the destruction of
Prophetstown, ILL.,. by tornado, is that the
prophets failed to know anything about il be-
fore it happened.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

THE Car of Russia employs an American
dentist to keep him supplied with store teeth. For
this reason the Gar knows thing or two about
suffering himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

THE Democrats made gains in Ohio on Mon
day. Congress should get even by unseatlng
another Democratic Congressman, and Speaker
Reed is equal to the emergency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

A PHILADELPHIA clergyman has married
IA 600 couples in his time. That minister will have
q good deal to answer for in the other world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

THE New York journals call the State Legis-
latu-e s'windmil and say ii will shut down
about the end of the present month" Planting
time has arrived and the members must attend to
their crops.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
THE GREATER POWER

The organization of a company which is
to take the water power oil Niagara and con-
vert it into electricity for manufacturing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

BocK beer will soon be thrown upon the pub
it, The thirsty will then be able to ''get full
goat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

PATCH has been removed 10 Corner Of
Smithfield and Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

CLEVELAND, Hill and Dana will attend the
Thurman banquet in Columbus The ice trust is
in danger of being smashed to smithereens.
THE license mill is still grinding. The num-
ber of applicants is only equaled ty the number
of men willing to fill n tat office.
THE Beaver Falls woman who saturated her
husbands clothing with kerosene and then ap-
piled match, probably thought she was pouring
oil upon the troubled waters. The wife-beater
will die. but it is dollars to cents he will not
beat her again.
PHILADELPHIA clergyman has married
IA 600 couples in his time. That minister will have
q good deal to answer for in the other world.
BocK beer will soon be thrown upon the pub
it, The thirsty will then be able to ''get full
goat
THE Car of Russia employs an American
dentist to keep him supplied with store teeth. For
this reason the Gar knows thing or two about
suffering himself.
THE Democrats made gains in Ohio on Mon
day. Congress should get even by unseating
another Democratic Congressman, and Speaker
Reed is equal to the emergency.
THE New York journals call the State Legis-
latu-e s'windmil and say ii will shut down
about the end of the present month" Planting
time has arrived and the members must attend to
their crops.
WHAT Dunn has done and what Dunn HASN'T
done would fill several breaks in the Mississippi
river, and to be frank it looks as though Dunn
was done for.
ANEW broom don't always sweep clean. or
else why do so many men find employment in
clearing up after the city brooms?
MANAGING EDITOR (yelling up the tube to
the foreman)-Is that notice Of Clarkson resign
ing still in type?
Foreman-Yes, sir; it's standing on the phat
galley.
Mr.. E.-Well. just run again. He has resigned
once more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

WHAT Dunn has done and what Dunn hasn't
done would fill several breaks in the Mississippi
river, and to be frank it looks as though Dunn
was done for.