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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Social Chatter.

MISS MAY BEEsLEY. the charming soprano
who is visiting in the city, is on her way home
to Jacksonsville, ILL., from Germany. where she
has been pursuing the study Of music
Mr.. AND MRS. FREDERICK W. MCKEE are
in Philadelphia having spent thus far their
time since marriage in Washington, D. c.
They will go to Europe in June.
THE recital under the management of Miss
Mary B. Kier. of the Pittsburg Female College,
will be given In the chapel Of the college this
evening.
THE choir of St.Stephen's Episcopal Church,
of Williamsburg, will give concert in the
Romewood Avenue NJ. E. Church tonight.
MRS. T. B. HUTCHINSON, of Stockton ave-
nue., gave delightful progressive euchre party
last evening.
THE "Euchre Club" of Oakland closed the
season with a theatsr party at the Opera House
last evening.
The celebration at the Ridge Street Orphan
Asylum this afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
A NOVEL OEEER.

The offer of the wholesale liquor dealers
of the city to provide $40, 900 for meeting
the expenses of the Scotch-Irish Convention,
on condition, solely, that the gift be acknowl-
edged in the circulars calling the conven-
tion together, is a novel feature of the inan-
cisl aspect of that meeting.
We hope that the liquor interest does not
mean to insinuate by its offer that the assem-
blage OF that element will cause sucn an
enlargement of the traffic as to repay this
large subscription. Of course there is no
such expectation. The offer is intended to
show that a trade, not in very good odor
with some of the leading people in that
body, can be very liberal with the funds
provided it gets properly advertised in re-
turn. But the offer contains an element of
weakness by betraying a constituencies that
the liquor trade needs rehabilitation in
public opinion and an idea that good repu-
tation can be purchased by a free use of
money.
The effect of the offer will probably be to
develop just enough of the Scotch-Irish
obstinacy to declare that the people of that
race can raise the money for their conven-
ton themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
ONE OF THE BRAVEST.
A Fire Engine PIay-The Old Homestead's
Placid Charms Again.

Placid Charms Again.
"One of the Bravest," new melodrama to
Pittsburg audiences, was produced at the Bijou
Theater last night It was received with warm
approval by large audience, and as a combi-
nation of variety, vaudeville, farce, comedy
and startling sensations it deserves success.
But let nobody expect to find IN zone of the
Bravest" drama of any serious intent, or seek
in it plot OF a vestige Of the dramatic unities.
There is an abundance of rough and tumble
fun in 'One of the Bravest;' in fact if the
struggle in the dark room and the conhagration
scene were eliminated it would be farce
comedy of the Hoyt brand. Still the piece
could not afford to lose its real fire engine and
horses and its almost too real IRE scene. The
latter Is a remarkable bit of realism.
We do not admire its truth, but there is
no use denying that the majority of theater-
goers enjoy having their nerves tried, and we
can assure them that the burning of the house
on the stage. the arrival Of the fire engine. the
saving of the inmates in all sorts of heroic ways
are as closely copied from life as such things
can be- As Charles Mccarthy. the fireman
hero, descended the rope from the blazing
building tremendous roar OF applause went
up from the audience.
Mr.. Mccarthy makes a very good fire laddie,
OF the bluff, brave and handsome SORT There
is very little opportunity for acting in the piece
Tor anyone, but the company shows its strength
as variety organization in specialties. Pretty
grace and spirit; there is something of the
quality Of sunshine about her. OF course
william Cronin Is funny in his old role of
eccentric Irish woman, and the singing
OF Mr. I. b. Dickson is in its way a strong
feature OF the show. Mr.. Charles Banks gives
an amusing sketch of an old maid which would
be great deal better with the vulgarity left
our. Inc Byron and Primrose quartets sang
quilted itself well. The fire scene is likely to
catch the town, as the saying is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER resumed his
duties at the Department of Justice yesterday
after an absence of two weeks due to i'll health.
CHIEF JUSTICE CHAsE's historic Edgewood
home, overlooking Washington, will soon be
purchased by a syndicate of wealthy Senators
and divided into building lots.
GEORGE BANCROFT. who was Secretary of
the Navy under President Polk, is the oldest
ex-Cabinet officer, both in age and date of
service, now living.
SECRETARY BLAINE, speaking of his Wash
ington house lately. said: 1--WE did not re-
model it because we have no desire TO have, as
the boy said, Queen Anne at the front and
Mary Ann at the back"
EXCESSIVE fatness has seized upon Baron
Rothschild, the London head OF the great
banking house. His excessive increase in bulk
has alarmed himself and friends. and he he's
called upon the famous DR.. Schweininger, who
will come to London to treat the millionaire.
SENATOR VEST is one of the plainest dressed
men in Washington. During the winter he
went around in an old gray ulster almost
threadbare and split up the back If reports
that come from Missouri regarding the SEN
atorial contest there are true, Mr.. Vest himself
must be slightly split up the back.
NAJA, daughter of the Russian painter,
Morosow, is soon to be married and will wear
one of the most marvellous bridal dresses ever
seen. Her fathers friends and fellow artists
have each painted an allegorical composition
on the dress, which when the beautiful owner
is inside of it will be perfect walking art gal
lery.
JOHN 1. BLAIR, the millionaire owner of
Blairsville, N. j., ana also the owner of one
half the railroads in Iowa, man estimated to
be worth from s4O 0OO 600 to Sl0O 600, ,OOO was in
Chicago the other day and, it is related by the
Tribune of that city, changed his linen in the
washroom of the Grand Pacific Hotel to save
the expense of paying for room. He is Ss
years old and wears an ancient scrubbed-up
hat thata poor man would be ashamed of. He
is generous, people say, to everybody except
himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
SILVER FOR TIE PEOPLE.
pEMoNETIzATIoN THE CHILD OF IeNoR.
ANcE AND AVARIcE.

Senator Jones Makes n Three. Hour speech
on His Measure Making Silver Bullion
Collateral for Treasury Notes.-The
Argues ON the Evils of Mono M etaIIism.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Senate to-day
took mp the bill authorizing the issue Of
treasury notes on deposits of silver bullion.
MI. Jones, OF Nevada, who reported the bill
from the Committee on Finance, addressed the
senate He spoke Of the general unrest pre-
Vali1ng throughout the country. The prices of
all commodities, he said, had fallen, and con-
tnued to fan. Such phenomenon as a con-
slant and progressive fall in the general range
OF prices had always exercised SO baleful
lnnuence on the prosperity of mankind that it
never Jailed to excite attention. When fall
IN prices was found operating on the products
OF all industries, when it was found not to be
confined to any one clime country or race, but
TO be difused over the civilized world-found
not to be characteristic of any one year, bu
to go on for series of years-it became mani
fest that it could not arise from local
temporary, or subordinate causes but that it
must nave its genesis and development in some
principle of universal application. What was
II, ne asked that produced general decline of
prices In any country? 1t was a shrinkage in
the volume of money relatively to the popula-
ton and business The world had never had
proper system OF money. Prosperity and spec
hou b0Cu at GlIueS Dy REedL
yields from mines and when those mines were
worked out, then came revulsiou and adversity.
ne went on to speak of the natural ratio be-
tween gold and silver existing for 2 500 or 5000
years-a ratio of l5h to land said that it was
only since the legislative prescription of silver
IN Germany and the United States and its BAN
isnment from the mints of Europe that any
material change in that ratio took place; and
that the present divergence in the relative
value OF the two metals was directly due to the
causes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
AMERICAN ART.

Mr.. Charles 9. Reinhart Can be Counted on
as a Contributor to Pittsburg's Gallery.
From the New York Herald.l
The Friesland sailed from Antwerp to-day,
having Mr.. Charles 8. Reinhart the artist, as
passenger, who leaves Paris to reside in New
York as an illustrator for Rdrpers Magazine.
Before leaving Mr.. Reinhart said to Herald
correspondent that he regretted going away
from Paris, after having lived 10 years in its
artistic atmosphere.
II have made many friends and have won
honors that leave behind. 1 have feeling of
gratitude and affection toward those who have
been most kind and sympathetic, but I can
honestly affirm that if we are ever to have an
American School of Art it will be created by
those who practice their art in their own coun-
try, as the French, English and Germans do. I
believe that can contribute something by nv
art and by my presence to elevate the standard
of American art at home'
The above interview took place previous to
Mr.. Carnegie's munifcent gift which will be
pleasant surprise for Mr.. Reinhart when he
lands on the other side
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Harry VILLA ms Academy.

For the third time within few weeks the
Reilly and Woods big show is to be seen at this
Pittsburg home of vaudeville. As on each
previous occasion it remains now to be said
only that this is really one of the very best
variety shows on the road this season, and it
gives performance that must please all who
are fond OF good dancing. sweet singing and
fun without limit. Since its last visit here
several hrst-class new features have been added
to the show and all the old retained. An enor-
nous weeks business is counted upon by Man
ager WiIliams
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
The Grand Opera House.

"The Old Homestead" appeared for second
time this season at the Opera House last night.
The company is exactly the same as that which
presented the play here SO successfully last
fall Mr.. Archie Boyd is again the large
hearted. honest old Yankee, Joshua Rhitconlb,
and his work has lost none OF its freshness.
is still our impression that the rural picture is
the best of the two. New scenery adds to the
verisimiltude of the play, and the careful
studies of character in which it abOunds are
well realized by the very competent cast. The
double male quartet again showed unusual
ability and good taste in a variety of glees and
catches. They were repeatedly encored.
We recommend everyone who wishes to en-
Joy two hours of the most wholesome enter
tainment to pay visit to The Old Home
stead"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
AFEW FUNNY PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Pert-How still you have been for
the last i've minutes, Mr. Softleigh.
Mr. Softleigh-Have 1? Well, perhaps have.
have been buried in thought.
Miss Pert-Not buried very deep were you, Mr..
softleigh?-S SomervtLLe Journal.
Miss Keen-Is Mr.. Bright an Irishmsn?
Miss Blunt-An IrIshman? Why, Whist
made you think he was?
Miss Keen-Oh, he Is always making such pat
remarks.-SomeruitLe Journal.
May I have the honor of this waltz?"
''But don't think have the pleasure ofyour
acquaintance.''
.'oh, yes. trod on your foot about half an hour
since. and heard you say you would remember
me as long as you lived. '-1'he Jester
A Little Mistake-Editor-Seeh here, Mr..
Penne, this won't do. 1 can't accept verse
rhyming .swalk'' with cork
poet-Excuse me- but have made mistake,
and handed YOU the wrong poem. The one you
have there is intended for Boston paper.-Tsrrs
Hdute Express.
Editor-Doctor, 1 fear that 1 have paresis
or hardening of the brain.
Doctor-What is your occupation?
Editor-I am a journalist.
DoctorLIhen you haven't the disease.
Fditor-Why do you think not?
Doctor-Paresisi Is caused by the restless push
of those engaged in accumulating money.-Cht-
cago Times.
St. Louisan-The new bridge across the
Mississippi should bring St. Louis and Chicago
into closer relations.
Chlcagoan-VerY true; there is now nothing to
prevent your village from becoming . suburb Of
our metropolis. Chicago Times.
TO SEND TO JENNY,
The story is told
That weaver Of old
Invented . spinning jenny"
And by the aid
OF that laborer staid
Turned many an honest penny,
But though his store
OF the precious ore
Increased beyond all measure
I've Jenny in mind,
Ofa different kind,
Would prove far greater treasu
Merchant Traveller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

For instance, the brood of nerve foods"
and tonics, advertised as harmless, but real
ly containing opiates enough to wreck any
constitution, would not, SO far as we can see,
be forced to declare their real character by
this bill, as they should be- If the bill is
amended in this respect. 1t will take rank as
an exhaustive and adequate measure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.
is,sad to think the musical world should lose
an able leader as Mr.. Thomas.

Iris,sad to think the musical world should lose
such an able leader as MIR. Thomas.
THE Southern Kansas Mortgage Company,
of which the Hon. J. J. Ingalls, Is one Of the d.
rectors, appears to be doing land Office business.
WILL the census include the small army now
rusticating in Canada?
A PAIR of live wolverines have been safely
housed in the Philadelphia Geological Garden
from the wild woolly West. 1t will now be in
order to call public meeting and appoint a COM
mittee to secure names for the new pets.
INDIANS are credited with having wonderful
memories. When they make the statement that
the members of the New York Legislature are all
thieves, good deal Of credence must be given to
the old legion,
THE St Paul Dispatch, speaking OF the late
election In that State, says; 1--WE have no sores
That Will not heal with time" Intimate friends
OF the editor will rejoice to hear this as it would
be extremely unpleasant to associate with him
otherwise.
THERE are "a lodges of Patrons of Industry
in Livingston county. Mich, and the roads are
simply wretched. Judging from the condition Of
the roads In Pennsylvania we must have from 100
to 200 lodges in every county In the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

HAVING removed the immigrant station
from Castle Garden, there is now an effort to
put it back there again. The Goddess of Lib
erty would not permit the foreigners to land on
Bedloe's Island, and no other place has yet
been prepared for them, so that there is an OBJ
vious need to 60 back to the old quarters. But
il the contractors of this country are going to
discard the Italians perhaps much smaller
quarters may do to accommodate the immigra-
tion OF the future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
NEARLY BLED TO DEATH.
Bohemian Has Both Arms ard Legs
Broken by n Shaft.

George Brown, employed in McGrow's brick
yard. Thirty-fourth street, cut the large artery
in his arm with some glass yesterday. He
nearly bled to death before it was secured
His condition is serious.
A Bohemian named Klebo was caught by a
belt at the Standard Manufacturing Com
panys works on River avenue. Allegheny YES
terday afternoon and was thrown around a
shaft. He had both arms and legs broken and
was otherwise considerably bruised.
j. h. johnson, an old man, died at the Allie
gheny Hospital yesterday. He was attacked
with apoplexy in saloon last Friday. His
sons live at 3l7 Franklin 4treet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

serving out certain unsettled scores, in the
shape of wallace's failure to hold up his
hands in the fight of 1886.
Thus it will be seen that while our Demo-
crat friends laudably wish the Office to seek
them they are not so unreasonable that,
when the office fails to do its duty in that
respect, they cannot unbend far enough to
meet it half way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

The New York Tribune thinks that the
industry of being godfather is one Of the most
promising branches of industry known in
politics. 1t appears to be SO from Mayor
Grants example: but another illustration could
be found of the Importance of cultivating it.
If protective tariff could develop godfather
who would discharge that function by impress
ing upon Senator Ingalls,. the validity of the
Ten Commandments, it would be well worth
while to put almost any duty on it that could
be named
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Kate Straw.

Mrs. Kate Straw, wife of Mr.. John II. Straw, died
at the residence of her husband, in Baltimore,
yesterday. Mrs. Straw is well known in this city,
she being sister of Captain W. W. and T. s.
Fullwood Of the Leader. and Captain s. l.. Full
wood, court stenographer. 1t was only last Tues
day that her sickness deem ed at all alarming.
Peritonitis ensued and her death resulted above
stated. The remains will be brought to Pittsburg
for interment. Funeral services will be held at
the residence Of her brother-in-law. MIR. W. H.
Warwick, OF Bellevue. Pittsburg, Fort Wayne
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Lectures at the ART school.

DR.. E. G. Matson, demonstrator of anatomy
at the Western Pennsylvania College, delivered
the first of a course of lectures on artistic
anatomy before the pupils of the Pittsburg Art
School yesterday at II o'clock This introduc-
tory lecture was devoted to the bones and skull,
and followed by a course of II lectures on
perspective, just completed by Mr.. John w.
Beatty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

Mr.. ANDREW LANG is quoted as stating
that Americans take Platonic interest in
poker" Mr.. Langs study of American Gus
toms is evidently superficial, If he will come
to this country and study this national question
with the experts of the game, over few jack
pots. he will go away convinced that the Amer
ican interest in poker is of that deep. abiding
and engrossing character which makes the
term "Platonic" a wholly faint and inadequate
eYnressinn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Rev. j. +. Crooks.

LIMA, o., May 12.-Rev. j. F. Crooks, a pioneer
preacher of the n. E. Church, died at Elida last
evening. His illness caused from an old
wound received in battle, at Perrysville ky.,
while fighting as a private in an Ohio regiment.
Hs had been pastor in nearly every city and town
in Northwestern ohio. He held the position of
chaplain Of Mt. Armstrong Post g. A. R., of this
city, at the time of his death. The post will con-
duct the funeral services Tomorrow. Many noted
preachers Of this part of Ohio will assist in the
exercises,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Mrs. Ann Davis.

Mrs. Ann Davis, widow of John H. o. Davis,
died at 2 O'Clock yesterday morning at her home,
Second avenue, Glenwood, Twenty-third ward,
after protracted illness. Mrs. Davis was one of
the oldest residents of Pittsburg having been
born near the corner of Wood street and Fourth
avenue 70 years ago. She removed to Glenwood
in the year 1857 and resided there until her death
She was the mother of q. e. Davis. the we'll
known tobacconist of Smithfield street. and Mrs.
r. M. Marrs, of Glenwood, with whom she re-
sided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
Harrfs' Theafer.

Such peals OF laughter as issued through the
open windows Of the above house yesterday af-
ternoon and evening were enough to drive
away the blues from the most morbid man on
'blue Monday" Horace Dumas Little
Nugget" was the article of mirth, and it is no
exaggeration to say that such continuous rip
pies Of laughter for two and a half hours, twice
day, are seldom heard in Pirtsburg. The
sceuery employed has seen better days. but the
company is as good as could be gath
cred for the work of the play which is light
and humorous throughout Herbert and Joe
Cawthorn. well-known comedians. head the
list, and they are ably supported by pretty
Jennie Goldthwaite as the Little Nugget Susie
Forester as the mammoth and voluble Mrs.
Sinpkins, Doss Richard as Oliver d. Sudden,
and Dick Chalfant as Billie Stnpktns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

The amendment to the tariff bill, offered
by Mr.. Anderson, authorizing the President to
suspend the duty on any article controlled by a
trust or combination, would give death blow
to most of the trusts. But it should be impera-
tive on the President to do so. instead of being
left at his option.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
IMPROVING THE RIVERS.
The Chamber of Commerce Opposed to But
terworth's Bucket Sbop BILL

ferworth's Bucket Shop Bill.
The Chamber OF Commerce met yesterday.
Mr.. Ricketson, of the Committee on Manufac-
lures. reported the communications from the
New York Produce Commission and Cotton
Exchange and the Chicago Chamber of Com
merce about the bill introduced in Congress by
Representative Butterworth relating TO bucket
shops. The bill has been examined, and found
to be undesirable, and they recommend that
protest against it be made by the chamber.
The report was adopted.
John F. bravo, of the Committee on Rivers
and Harbors. reported that they had examined
a communication sent by Arthur Kirk about
asking for larger appropriations for the I'M
provement of the Allegheny river. The COM
mittee thought that as the appropriations
for this year had already been made there
would be no use In touching on the matter.
They also examined a resolution submitted
by Hon. Morrison Foster relative to the i'm
provement of the Youghiogheny river by locks
and dams The question they thought was
one of great importance. and they heartily in
dorsed the resolution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

FREE TRADER VAUx, to succeed Randall
as Congressman from the Third Philadelphia
district is calculated to make Kelley and
Carey turn in their graves. But Vau1 is
great improvement on some of the fine workers
who tried to capture the convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

IT SEEMS that the job which the mission
aries in Uganda performed of restoring King
Mwanga to the throne and expelling the
Arabs was not lasting one. The report now
is that the Arabs have come in with increased
forces and overturned things once more. 1fthe
African lakes are to be kept from Arab control
some practical warfare may be necessary; but
it would seem consistent that some other than
a missionary organization should wage it.
Perhaps Emin and his expedition may admin
lister gall to the British spirit by furnishing the
required force.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13
World's Museum.

HopHO' My Thumb. one of the smallest NOR
tails on this earth if not actually the smallest,
had the biggest kind of reception at the Worlds
Museum yesterday. There were crowds before
the tiny man all day and till the place closed.
There are other attractions, among them a big
specially performance by the Worlds Star
COmpany
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-13

THE information that ex-Congressman
Steele, of Indiana, who has been made Cover
nor of Oklahoma, is a warn personal and
political friend"of the Presidents, dlscloses the
expectation thar Oklahoma will turn in its del
egates for Harl ison in 1892