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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
A DRUMMER,s EXPERIENCE,
He Visits Piffsburg to Sell Cigars, but Takes
The First Trnin Out of Town.

He vis1ts Piffsburg to Sell Cigars, but Takes
The First Trnin Out of Town.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.1
Talking about that apology for a smoke, the
Pittsburg stogie, reminds me of peculiar ex-
perience I had with that article some years
ago." said an old. time cigar drummer at the
Continental Hotel yesterday. II was travelling
for Philadelphia house that made fine line
of goods only and had met with only indiffer-
ent success. I was looking forward to Pitts
burg as kind of El Dorado and imagined
sales of great magnitude in the Smoky City.
I arrived in the evening and Immediately
started out to interview the trade About
the first place I struck was prosperous
looking cigar store, but I noticed that
among the stock the stogie seemed to pre-
dominate. Ipresented my card to the proprie-
tor, talked up my stock and firm to him in great
shape, but did not seem to be making any great
headway. The proprietor assured me that he
was full up, but said he would look over my
samples the following morning if 1 would stop
In. While was talking to him and endeavor.
ing to prolong the conversation, gentleman
walked In who Immediately impressed me as
being one of the solid men Of the town. He
had that unmistakable sleek and well-fed air Of
fortunes favorite. Walking up to the counter
ho selected four stogies and lit one, laid down
a scent piece andrwalked out.
"'Do you know who that is,' asked the pro-
prietor of me. replied in the negative. Why,
that's Phipp-, Andrew Carnegie's partner was
the astounding assertion. l was completely
the most convincing argument / ever had to
withstand. Without word 1 closed up my
grips and took the next train out of town. I
had come tc the e9 9eGS natural conclusion that if
for nve did not stand much show with the
plebeian smokers"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
A NERVY MAN.

"Do YOU see that man there in the laundry,"
asked the guard of visitor whom he was
showing through the penitentiary few days
since. swell, sir, that man is no doubt the
nerviest man inside of these walls"
Visitor (interested) d)-Indeed!
Guard-Yes, sir. no doubt of It. Now we
have man in here who faced the shot and
shell from the musket and mortar on the field
Of Shiloh and never finched, even after re-
ceiving two painful gunshot wounds. We have
another who had a gang of outlaws on the
plains for years and perhaps killed more men
than any other man now alive. He wasn't
afraid of man or beast. We have still another
man here who, with one pal, held up an express
train and robbed over so passengers and was as
cool about it as if he had been passing the con-
tribution box at church; but that man yonder
beats them all for nerve.
Visitor (very much interested)-You don't
sayI And may ask what he was sentenced
for?
Guard-Certainly. sir; he was received here
last winter on three years sentence for big
amy. That man had six living wives. Oh,
tell you he's got nerve.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
A NEW SYSTEM OF ETHICS.

DR.. Wheeler Pleads for Delamater Be.
cause He Attends Church.
From the New York world.l
Dr. D. h. Wheeler. President OF Allegheny
College, pleads for Delamater's election on the
ground that ''he goes to church on Sunday and
identifies himself with the good causes of the
community" Does the venerable college Pres
ident seriously mean to teach the doctrine that
cburch-gong and the like are to be taken az
completely offsetting such infractions of the
chase of office and the sale of legislative snnforr
to a corrupt monopoly for money in the purse?
Is that the system of ethics taught in the class
rooms of Allegheny College? If SO the thrifty
law breakers and corruptionists of the country
are very shortsIghted in not endowinc that in.
stitution beyond the dreams of collegiate ava
rice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

IT is asserted on high social authority
that no less than eight American girls at Lenox
have this year refused offers of marriage from
titled foreigners. We are glad to note any
sign that American heiresses are becoming
American; but there is a lurking suspicion left
that there must have been very scaly lot of
titled foreigners in the Lenox marriage mar
ket Perhaps there was one of them who tried
eight different heiresses before he acknowl-
edged defeat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

WHAT does the Chicago Times expect to
effect by asserting editorially that the confer
ence committee on the tariff bill fixed the duty
on refined sugar at $50 of a cent? AS the news
of the same paper in which this as
sertion was made. stated that the committee
had fixed the rate at half-cent. it is d natural
that the editors Of the esteemed
Times adopt the German style of evolving their
facts concerning tariff legislation from the
depths of their inner consciousness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
THE RIsHI.

An ancient Rishi. legends say,
A Buddhist of an early day,
His pack of early cares laid down
And hied him from Benares town.
A chosen spot at length he found
Where naught but nature stretched around,
Where silence reigned supreme, and where
Might penetrate no earthly care.
Content with this the Hindu safe
Him on the earth to contemplate;
To think away, as Buddhists do,
All passions and all feelings, too.
And then. that nothing might surprise
His mind through medium OF his eyes,
He fixed those orbs in restful pose
Upon the apex of his nose.
How long he safe there none can tell,
But that he contem plated well
From minor details may be CLEANED,
Though ages since have intervened.
For instance, over him bird
Flew all unnoticed and unheard,
Dropping an acorn as it flew,
Which sprouted as he unused, and grew.
Until his straddled legs between
There stood shrub of lusty green,
And finally about his head
A mighty oak Its branches spread
Above him squirrels reared their young,
And feathered legions loved and sung,
While all around him, far and wide,
Snakes dug their holes and lived and died.
Of all these things, immersed in thought,
The RIshi knew far less than naught,
Because his vision never rose
Beyond the apex of his nose!
So, wide and far the rumor went,
And many folk in wonderment
Cried, when they saw that face Of his:
''How wise man the Rishi is!''
'Tis but legend, confess,
Exaggerated more or less.
And yet within 1t turks a seed
Of truth. which all may see who read.
Have we not thinkers. e'en to-day.
Pursuing that old Rishi's way,
Who, deeply learned though they be,
Beyond their noses never see?
George Horton,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

THE Philadelphia papers are publishing
some interesting cards from gentlemen whose
names are attached to an address of the Young
Mems Republican Committee in support of
Delamater. and who deny having signed or au.
thorized the afixing of their names to the ad-
dress. The last publication of the sort is from
E. R Mcguire, who requests correction, "as
intend to vote for Robert E. Pattison for Gov
ernor." The Philadelphia Republican man.
ayers seem to be affected by the example of their
candidate to the effect that it is not necessary
to consult other people in affixing their names
to important documents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

WHAT did Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine, mean
in the House the other day in supporting the
appropriation of 81, ,000 600 for purchasing nickel
for armor-plating our vessels with the state
ment that the purchase was absolutely impera-
tive at this time, for reasons which 1t was not
advisable to state in public? Does Mr.. Boutelle
contemplate plunging the nation in war with
out letting the rest of US know anything about
it9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

THE Portuguese Government has given
orders to stop all kilograms, domestic and
foreign, which refer to the current political
disorders. This must be the foundation for
the report that Portugal is becoming repub-
lican. That was the first resort of the military
governmentin Brazil, which was somewhat
prematurely hailed Dy this country as Re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

ment is doomed at the next general election.
in any event. such development of coercion
might not produce unmitigated sorrow in the
mind of Balfour. Perhaps he would follow the
famous example of a predecessor and disavow
the action by discharging the active constables
and then giving them new and higher positions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

tainable that not only was the sentiment ex-
pressed, but that it called out the plaudits
of the Republican hearers before it was
qualified by the succeeding sentence. The
exact value of that modification is not clear,
but it evidently grows out of Senator In
gals principle that moral qualities and the
Ten Commandments shave no place in
no1itics %
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

ALTHOUGH the ex-wicked Gibbs was read
out of the Republican party in New York he
came out ahead of the primaries of his Assem-
bly, district last week. A professionally wicked
politician may be read out of the Republican
party; but that does not make him let 60 Of the
ward machinery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What is the proper inscription for an engage
ment ring? B. L. Fl.
SHARON, September N
I'VE are not aware that there is any absolute
rule as to what is proper. 1t is quite custom
airy, however. to put the initials of the engaged
parties on the inside of the ring. with the date
of the engagement. if desired. as: IF. w. q. to
T. L. H. September g. IS9Q"1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

The First Ward Library Association is a
commendable and unsectarian project for the
advantage of that extreme downtown section.
It is to be hoped that it will commence its good
work as soon as possible. and that it may aid
and be aided in usefulness by the library
projects OF larger scope will be the desire of all
connected with such efforts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

IF the Irish constabulary should break
the heads of some of the English members of
Parliament. it is thought that English public
opinion would desert the Tory Government
But as the members are the hated Liberals who
support Home Rule and as the Tory govern
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

THE declaration Of NJ. H. DeYoung, of
California, that the price of senatorship from
that State is $500 900. and that he does not want
one at that figure, indicates that some one must
have been bulling the market No wonder spe
California Senators frowned down the PROPOSE
tion to investigate the purchase of Senator
Payne's seat from Ohio.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
PREACHED TO HUNDREDS.
Rev. Sam Small nnd Other MIniaters mt the
Ohio Conference.

Ohio Conference.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAroH.I
LIMA, September 2s.-The fact that the Gen.
trail Ohio Conference is IN session here, and the
announcement that Bishop Andrews would
preach this morning brought hundreds of peo-
Pile to this city from neighboring localities this
morning. The eminent clergyman preached at
Trinity Church to an immense audience.
Rev. Sam Small, the noted evangelist also
had large audience at the Grace Church In
fact all the churches in town were crowded,
their pulpits being filled by members of the
conference. Tonight Rev. Small preached to
the banner audience of the day at Trinity on
the 'high Crime of Mormonism."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Nancy Anderson.

Home yesterday at the age of 70 years. She oriei.
nally came from Westmoreland county some 10
years ago. and her last known relative is supposed
OF the home for the past six years, and had been.
blind for four years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

&MURDERs and railroad collisions vie
with each other for prominence in to-day's
news. Both classes so far as yesterdays
events are concerned, belong clearly to the class
of criminal occurrences
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
SIr,. Barbara Miller.

Mrs. Barbara Miller, one of the oldest residents
of Emswarth, died at O'Clock yesterday after
noon, at ene residence of Mr.. Charles j. Mout er.
at Emswprth. The deceased lady had attained
her Goth Fear. The funeral will take place to-
morrow al O'Clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

The appointment of E. Burd Grubb, of
New Jersey, as Minister to Spain, indicates
that all those who fell outside of the breast
works are provided for, except Warner Miller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

Mr.. POSTMASTER WHEAT does not seem
to be standing inspection as well as the North
western kind. There is fear that hs will be
graded as mo. 2 rejected"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
THE COW SLIPS AWAY.
THE tall pines pine,

THE tall pines pine,
The pawpaws pause,
And the bumblebee BUNDLES all day;
The eavesdropper drops,
And the grasshopper hops,
While gently the COW slips away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
An Investment That wonId Pay.

Fcurth-"We find that few million dollars
invested in some resourceful exhibits already
suggested would give the Pennsylvania and
Baltimore and Ohio railroads attractions here
for the 1893 travel which to sightseer and capi-
talist will be stronger and more instructive
than the counter attractions of Niagara
Falls and her uewly-developed power
canal to be offered the same traveles by
and if the tickets sold in New York and other
seaboard cities are to read via and stop over
two or three days,in Pittsburg, it will only be
done after the city has given the world to un-
derstand there is a greater Pittsburg here
Fifth-"We find that this expenditure is but
q trife of the wealth of Pittsburg and if the
city will adopt level-headed methods to accom-
plish these ends the results will be worth 20
times the outlay.
Sixth--"We find a wonderful aggregation of
manufacturing establishments within radius
of so miles of the city, but no attempt to make
them doubly attractive to visitors by establish
ing visitors special train, which would make
quick time and five OF six different trips
week at a nominal excursion fare, and we SEQ
the opportunity to make this train equip
ment the special property of a citf-
zens' development committee, it's daily trims
to be personally directed by a representation of
the committee. We sec that the popularity of
this schedule of sightseeing trips would ex.
tend throughout the length and breadth of the
land. and as the trips to each establishments
would only occur once a week. and not impose
any expense on the proprietors of the places
visited. the results can only be measured by the
feasibility of plan which will do for visitors
what individual entertainers would delight in
doing. but cannot for the lack of plans and
facilities to carry them out.
I'VE find that the political events of the last
two years have convinced many foreign manu-
facturers that they must establish works m the
United States for the production of their
speeialties if they would hold their American
trade. but we do not find any well laid plans ON
part OF Pittsburgs citizens to secure any of
these new enterprises"
Have guessed correctly? Is the verdict a
fair one? If SO, will Pittsburg act? If so.
When? HENRY B. THOMPSON,
EAST END, September %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
The Policy Of Whiting.

1t would have been hard to find bakers
dozen OF citizens who could give any attention
to public projects during the period from 1873
to lSsO. Business depression is very mild
term for the experience of Pittsburg during
those years. But the history of the last decade
mas Deen different; prosperity has brought It's
plenty, contentment has taken the place of
worry. and there exists the ability to look after
the possible leaks of trade or new and DIVERSE
fed Industries going elsewhere; but the busi-
ness atmosphere is clear now and there is mo
need of boom" says one settler" "Wait
until competition has thoroughly established
elsewhere, then see," says another. Tho city
is growing. What more can be expected" says
a third.
The South and West have cut many s.leakr
In the cabin roof of Pittsburg commerce. And
the spirit of replies of some of Pittsburg's
citizens totyour suggestions seems to Indicate a
repetition of cabin history am not arguing
for the boom of the inf1atioDist nor the over
reaching schemes of the speculator. The uues-
tion is: What can Pittsburg do now to furnish
the world with news items of her ability. enter
prise. resources and earnest citizens movement
for greater Pittsburg?
If jury of residents of other cities were
charged by Pittsburg citizens to pass impair
TALLY upon all conditions existing or lacking
here, that are or should be factors in modern
municipal development. there is a Likelihood of
their verdict being anticipated about as fol-
lows:
First-We find the citizens in error when
they think the universal opinion of Pittsburg
has changed with her Introduction of natural
gas and her recent growth in new buildings
and improvements. The facts are known to
comparatively few Americans and will be,
until radical methods are adopted by the Gas
City to bring Americans to her workshops,
homes, parks and exhibit of resources
Second-"W e find fossil organizatio known
locally as the Chamber of Commerce and heard
from only when national legislation occasionally
steps on its tariff corns and protection busi-
ness"-and dead as door nail'' 20 apy sug-
gestions for the infusion of new blood Of
municipal energy.
Third-"We find that there will be hundreds
OIL thousands OF Eastern people and foreigners
travelling l.0O0 miles inland to see Worlds
Fair IN 1898, and though Pittsburg is midway
on the greatest railroad in the world, her citi-
zens are not preparing to benefit by this grand
opportunity by making a combined effort to
induce travellers TO stop over and see what
nature and man have done for Pittsbure
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

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DAILY DISPATCH. One Year. 500
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DAILY NDIsPATcH' Including SUNDAY, YEAR 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, Sm tbs. 80
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, lmonth 30
SUNDAY DISPATCH, One Year. $50
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Year................ q
THE DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered by carriers at
-.cents per week. or including Sunday edition,
a;2O cents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29
ALITERARY CONVERSATION.

a CHARMING debutante met a distinguished
lawyer at a reception and was much fiat
tered when he asked leave to call upon her the
next evening.
Bent on making herself agreeable she con.
suited with her girl friends respecting his
likes and dislikes, his hobbies, etc.
''Oh, Pm nearly scared to DEATH" she con-
fessed to one sympathetic maiden. They say
he's so awfully smart, and I'm certain won't
talk well enough to please him. Now. you've
known him long time. Do tell me what sub
jects to discuss so 1 can run home and get
ready for him."
"Well," suggested the kind-hearted friend.
literature is his fad, SO you can't go wrong if
you turn the conversation in that channel"
Having secured this valuable information Miss
Bud hurried home comforted, and devoted the
rest of the day to reading.
Promptly at O'Clock the young lawyer was
ushered in the drawing room, where he found
Miss Bud (thoroughly posted IN literaturel
awaiting him.
"Wasn't it a delightful reception we attended
last evening"" he asked by way of opening the
conversation.
"Oh, yes," was the enthusiastic response.
''but wasn't that sad about poor Mary Queen
of Scots? They cut her head of you knows
Iregret to state that neither history nor the
young lawyer has recorded the rest of this very
literary conversation.
RosABELA EXPOSED HIM.
PEDESTRIANS passing the house where Mr..
and Mrs. Hopeful Higgins are domiciled.
on the third floor back, were attracted the
other day by a noise that fell upon them at first
like the humping of distant cart over a very
stony street. AS it drew nearer 1t seemed as il
o number of men with heavy boots on were
coming down stairs in great hurry, but as it
approached still nearer, it suggested to those
who paused and listened, the proba bility that
some herculeaH coal carrier had been making
an effort to reach the top flight of stairs with
half ton of coal on his back, and failing. was
returning end over end, followed by his load in
detachment. The next instant q confused
kaleidoscopic mass OF striped stockings. red
calico dress and blue shoulder shawl came
whirling out Of the open door, and as it stopped
suddenly on the sidewalk, the discovery was
made that it had been revolving around the
$50 pounds Of Mrs. Higgins. Mrs. Higgins sat
on the pavement, and looking around in q
dazed sort of way, exclaimed:
''For lie law seeks. Hopeful Higglnsr,
AS she rose from the sidewalk, Hopeful
Higgins himself came hurrying down stairs.
and with anxious look and tender voice said:
''Rosabeia, did you hut you?'
Rosapelia gave him look of scorn. :.
did hut mef" she exclaimed. Ladies' an
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

THE men who refuse to give money to the
politicians will be the first real tallot reform
ers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

IF the payrolls of the census enumerators are
footed up as incorrectly as some of the census
tables howl will 60 up all along the line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

'STANDING Room Only' will have to be
posted in Pittsburg hotels according to the
diamond-breasted gentry who make out the
bills. Make room for the visitors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

BRIMsToNE, sulphur and Bibles are on the
free list. Take your choice, gentlemen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

'WILL Senator Quay put the Congressional
Record on the exchange list of his new Pitts
burg paper % asks the Washington Post We
suppose he will since Kennedys speech has
been expunged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-29

OYSTERS live to be II or Is years old. The
good die young, however.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
VERMONT NOTES.

The Central Vermont grants half-fare
rates to all the Farmers League con-
ventions.
a slight furry of snow fell at st.
Johnsbury, the morning of the Sth; two
inches at East Burke.
The snow fall of Tuesday night, in
Sutton, did considerable damage to
orchs rds by breaking the trees.
c. S, Lewis of South Reading has been
appointed general lecturer and organ
izer of the Farmers League in this state.
Arthur l.. Hewitt, prominent farmer
of Berlin, fell 30 feet in his barn, Tues
day, and struck astride beam, receiving
very serious, possibly fatal, injuries.
Edmund Tilson of West Randolph,
aged So, was killed, last Friday after
noon, at Ford's crossing, by the down
freight. He was very deaf and did not
hear the repeated whistles. His horse
was killed and his wagon smashed.
Mrs. James Shearan, aged 60, died at
Burlington, last Friday forenoon, from a
fright caused by the administration, by
mistake, of a teaspoonful of ammonia.
Mrs. Shearan has been sick with a lung
difficulty for some time, and was very
weak. When her daughter Jennie gave
her mother her medicine, she picked up
the ammonia standing on the bureau,
and gave her mother teaspoonful of
the fiery liquid. She discovered her mis-
take, and supposing her mother was ia
tally poisoned, made such an cutlery
that owing to the enfeebled state of the
old lady, death resulted in spite of medi-
cal aid.