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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
A GENUINE SURPRISE PARTY
A Proud Day for n Workingwomnn Over
so Yenrs of Age.

A Proud Day for a Workingwomnn Over
so Years of Age.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.,, May 2S.-For several
days past the employees of Birdseye's corset
factory have been in a state of much excite
ment, and this afternoon the matter came to a
head. Among the employees of the factory is
Mrs. Anna M. Booth. She is over so years OF
age, yet is employed in the stitching depart
ment of the factory. She has worked there
for several years, and every morning is among
the first to begin work, and she continues
steadily until o'clock in the evening.
She is great favorite among the hundreds
of girls employed there, and recently they
planned to give her surprise. There was
little work among the operatives yesterday. In
the afternoon about 800 of them assembled in a
portion of the factory which had been cleared
out for the festivities. and the old lady was
called from her work and Miss Lottie Nichols
a young lady employe, stepped forward and
told her the celebration had been planned in
honor of her. The festivities were continued
during the evening. and Mrs. Booth entered
into the fun as heartily as any present. She
received many handsome presents. and was
congratulated by hundreds of people outside
the factory who know and respect her. To a
reporter she said: This is the happiest
moment of my life. 1 never had surprise
party before in all my life"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE Southside Turner'S last evening held an
entertainment and supper in their hall on
South Fourteenth street. The occasion was a
farewell to Messrs. Fred Bush and Albert
Diemer, who leave to-day for three months
trip through Europe. Mr.. Bush goes on tour
involving pleasure, while Mr.. Diemer goes in
search of health.
MISS BESSIE THOMPSON, of Philadelphia. is
visiting Mrs. E. Shuster, of Penn avenue, in
wilkinsburg. Miss Thompson intends to stay
three weeks.
MISS ANNIE BoLE and Miss Mary Reed, of
Ingieside, Pa, are visiting Miss Amy Mofitt, Of
North Williamsburg this week.
MRS. ELLA CONN, of New York, is the guest
of Mrs. John Lawton, Of SWissvale avenue,
Williamsburg, this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
VETERANS OF THE LATE WAR.
They VIII Recognize and Appreciate the
Value of This Special Census.


Superintendent Porter says: The importance
of accurate statements concerning the military
record of each participant in the late war should
not be underestimated. 1t should be the duty
moreover, of every veteran soldier and sailor to
see that the enumerator is placed in possession
of the necessary information concerning his
own service If he cannot be at home when the
enumerator calls he should leave a proper
memorandum in the hands of his wife or other
member of his household so that the work of
the census may not be delayed, and also that
there may be no doubt as to the accuracy Of the
statements concerning his service which may be
given to the census enumerator.
That there may be no question as to the
points to be covered by this memorandum, it
may be well to state that the special inquiries
to be made concerning veterans of the Civil
War include the name, the company and the
regiment or vessel in which they served, their
late rank the dates of enlistment and dis
charge the length of service in years, months
and days, and their present postoff1ce address.
Where a soldier or sailor re-enlisted or served
in more than one organization or vessel, he
should be very careful to give the term of
service in each instance. and to cover each
enlistment. In giving the organization care
should be taken to distinguish the arm OF the
service as infantry, cavalry, artillery, ETC., and
if person served under an assumed name, his
statement should be made to cover both the
name under which he served and the true name
by which he is now known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
FEW SIDE sPLITTERs.

The sweet girl graduate Is now busy with
thoughts about her June essay, and the dress
makers will soon be called IN to take measure
ments for the same.-Roehestsr Post-E1press.
"Here's question:, said the information
editor. s'that can't answer. The man wants to
know show long girls should be courted.'"
s.Just the same as short girls, ~ returned the
obituary editor.
Aud the staff humorist stole the Joke and sold &c
to the editor in chief for s1.-Nelo York Herald.
jupiter (over the Olympian telephone
Hello. General Greelyi
General Greely-HelloI
Juuiter-I am very sorry. but must cancel your
last order for thunderstoTms.
General Greely-What is the matter?
Jupiter-The Cyclops have gone on q strike for
an eight-hour day, and I'm running short Of thun-
derbolts.-LVe.
''Sir.' SAID the tramp, 81 want to join
church, And If ever q mans face expressed
contrition his did.
s.Ah. am glad, my friend, that you have seen
the error of your ways. And what saving power
of grace has worked upon your
.sYo1r daughter. asked for some cold victuals
and she game me piece of pie she said she baked
nprseIf I lust ate it an hour ago, and If keep
on feeling this way don't want 70 let no chances
slim. YOU bet. ''-PhfladeLphtd Times.
Aunt Mary-Poor Budget Does your
+ooth ache vet? If 'twere mine, dear, I'd have it
out AT once
Budge-E 'tWere JouiS' "oA' ~1"He, 50 Houlo
I.-Young People.
Mamma-Robbie, does your ear achs?"
Robbie-No, mamma.
Mamma-Then why have you put cotton in Il?
Kobbie-Well, mamma, you know you keen on
telIing me that learn so little. because what goes
in at one ear comes out at the other. 30 I've
pIugged the other Young People.
practically refused him, yes. 1 told
him he must choose between me and smoking. and
he said he would give up me-"
'sIt was your own doing, then, and you have no
right to feel offended. No woman knows how
dear a cigar Is to q man."
"Ah, had he had a reason like that it would
have been different. But you must remember he
smoked nothing but cigarettes. ''-PhfLGdsLphtG
Times.
EXCITING.
He rushed downstairs with his hair un-
combed,
His breeches all out Of gear,
And general look Of hasty man
When he gets up on his ear,
His breath came short. his eyebalis bIased,
His cheeks were the hue Of gore
As he snatched the morning paper up
And read the baseball score.
philadelphia Tsnss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
THE Chicago Herald sneakinp of a o,

The Chicago Herald, speaking of gen.
tleman. of whom some other paper spoke as
having charge of the American exhibit at
Paris, says: "Mr. A. Bailly Blanchard was not
in charge of the American exhibit at Paris. u
and then proceeds to some remarks of dis.
couraging tone with reference to the idea of
giving Mr.. Blanchard charge Of the Chicago
Worlds Fair. 1t Mr.. Blanchard had been in
charge of the American exhibit at Paris that
would have been the best argument against
letting him run the Chicago show. Since he
was not, the statement very nearly amounts to
a vindication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

PROF. TODD, of Amherst, lays the blame
of the failure of that expedition to Africa, upon
certain young men who left the expedition
when they found there was work to do. This is
severe on the young men: but considering that
the expedition was for the purpose of observing
an eclipse. and the eclipse was invisible on ac-
count of the clouds, would it not be more charit-
able tor Prof. Todd to put the blame on
the mlsbehavior of the elements? If the young
men were expected to clear away the clouds it
is no wonder that they failed to do the work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
REFORMED CHURCH SYNOD.
Two Hundred ana Fifty Delegates In Attend.
ance at Lebanon.

IN
ance ut Lebanon.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.l
LEBANON, May 25.-The General Synod of
the Reformed Church of the United States
convened in triennial session at o'clock this
evening in the First Reformed Church, Of this
city. OF which Rev. David E. Klopp is pastor.
A general women's missionary meeting will be
held in conjunction with the General Synod,
with the special object of arousing more inter-
est in missionary work. There are about $50
ministers and elders in attendance, and they
are all being royalty cared for by the members
of the congregation. The Home Mission Board
and the Sunday School Board met last evening
and transacted all necessary business prelim-
mary to making their reports to the Synod.
Owing to i'll health, the venerable President,
Rev. DR.. Walker. of North Carolina, was un-
able to attend and open the preparatory ser
vice. Rev. DR.. Bomberger, of Ursinis College,
delivered an eloquent sermon in place of Pres
ident Walker. The Synod will remain in ses-
sion about ten days, and promises to be quite
interesting. The Missionary Board has ar
ranged the following programme for Thursday:
Morning. devotional services and reports: after
noon, adoption of constitution and election of
officers of the conferences.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
THE TOPICAL TALKER,
Some Fish srories-The Rock Ba,, md III

Some Fish stories-The Rock Bass aud the
Two Gallon Jug-A Ghost of a Trout.
| THIS is the season for flsh stories
The conversation started upon the original
| package question: from that went on to Jugs.
| and then a man with q gray mustache. who
knows more about fishing and shooting than
| any other man in the county, said: Talking of
| jugs, the queerest thing ever caught out fish
| ing was a two-gallon jug. 1t was just about
| sunset, and was getting ready to go home.
| But as drew up my line for the last time some
thing gave heavy tug. 1t was the sort Of tug
an old carp would give, stupid and sullen in the
mud. But there were no carp in the pond. and
| didn't know what it was.
Anyhow reefed in my line and pulled up
fnally'a two-gallon Jug. The hook had got en-
tangled in branch of tree which was twisted
through the jug handle 1t was good-looking
| jug, and made up my mind to take it home"
WHEN had emptied the water from it 1 was
surprised to hear something rattling in
| side the jug. The rafting kept up and got
nervous At last took q rock and smashed
| the jug in pieces. There, sure as I'm living
man, lay good-sized rock bass-a goggle-eye
as we used to call 'emr'
Had the jug an ordinary moutb?" someone
asked.
bass got in don't exactly know, but reckon
it was 'minny' when it first got in, and the
whisky inside the jug-for it was a whisky jug
sure-swelled Its head, and it wasn't able to
get out"
UTHAT bass was a sort of geni of the bottle"
said younger member of the party;
''bottles are always suggestive of spirits, any
how"
"Spirits?' said the old fisherman, taking a
sip as he spoke. "Did you ever see the ghost
OF a fish?'
Nobody had.
@'Well, neither have I-but I've heard tell Of
a man who did. He was an Englishman. and
one of his favorite expressions was, I'D scorn
to tell lie,' and you know men who say that
always speak the truth. He said that near his
birthplace in the South of England there was
a small trout stream, which also served to turn
the water wheel of an old mill. In the mill
pool. which was deep and always black in the
shadow of the mill and the great willows on
the bank. several big trout were said to lurk
And the story ran that when the full moon
shone upon the pool phantom fish of immense
proportions was to be seen there"
"DID anyone try to catch the trout
ghost2'
MANY did and several fishermen claimed to
have made him rise, and even to have hooked
and played him for while. always losing him
at last. The man who told me the story insists
that he was among these favored ones. The
trout pulled as if it weighed seven or eight
pounds, and the bait that shared it was a white
moth. 1t broke away finally and disappeared"
But why did they think it was ghost of
fsh?"
because the moon shone through 1t when it
jumped. as it always did, in rising clear out of
the water, and because when the miller's men
netted the pool and drew out every fish in not
one weighed more than eight ounces"
And nobody had a ghost of chance to catch
it." commented an unbeliever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

A FAvoRITE saying in connection with
the coinage issue is that: "Gold is aristocracy:
silver is democracy" If that is true the coun-
tries which use silver the most ought to be ex-
amples of the purest democracy; but when we
come to apply the rule to those great silver
using countries. India and China we find that
it does not work. The makers of epigrams
should try to bring them into some accordance
with the facts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
A Proud Day for America.

From the Illustrated Americana
Every time that thermometer is used on
board of ship to determine whether she is in
the Gulf Stream or not an American may re-
fleet with pride that though our flag IS driven
from the high seas through the operation of
our navigation laws. it was an American who
taught the world how to navigate these seas,
and that no nation has in modern times done
more to dignity the sailors craft than ours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
ALL DIFFERENCES ADJUSTED.
Western Passenger Agents Sign an Agree
ment and Restore Prices.

ment and Restore Prices.
NEW YORK, May 2S.-The difference in re-
gard to passenger rates in the Northwest were
all adjusted to-day, and an agreement was
signed by all. the roads to restore passenger
rates to the tariff in effect on December 81.
The agreement goes into effect on June 10, and
will continue for SO days. No road can with
draw. except on 80 days notice. 1t was signed
in Chicago by the officers of all the roads whose
executive officers could be reached there, and
then Vice President Goddard, of the Atchison
road, brought 1t to this city. He presented it
to-day to President Oakes, who signed it for
the Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central
roads, and then. after the 81. Paul directors
voted in favor of it, President Miller, of that
road, added his signature.
The situation in the Southwest continues un-
changed. The parties shaving charge of the
movement to adjust rates in that section state
that the matter rests entirely with Jay Gould.
II he orders his subordinates to restore rates,
the other roads will follow at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

HANLoN's "Fantasma," which has not out
worn its welcome yet, will continue to be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House next
week.
THE regular season at the Bijou will close at
the termination of next week. Duncan B.
Harrison, in the realistic military drama. "The
Paymaster." will be the closing attraction. 1t
has been seen here before, and was favorably
received. During the fourth act John L. Sil-
livan and Joe Lannon will give scientific ex-
hibition of boxing. Mr.. John Barnett will be
master of ceremonies. These interesting bouts
will be given in full-dress suits. The sale of
seats commences this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

Persons Ieaving the City for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH foraOdrded 6y earliest
mail TO any address at the rate Of 90 cents per
month, or So 50 for three months Sunday edi-
tion included. Daily editiondonly, zoe per
month, Sc for three months The address may
be changed as desired, If care be taken in all
cases TO mention both old and near address,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

"ANY serious attempt to create an Amer
ican navy would have to be preceded by the
reopening of the League Island Navy Yard"
says the esteemed Philadelphia Record. This
leaves us open. to the distressing conclusion
that the attempt of the late Democratic ad-
ministration in that line must be regarded
purely as humorous effort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

dahlias were fondly expected. When the Ma
tional seed shop comes SO close to the impossible
task of producing figs from thistles. the agri-
cultural and horticultural mind does not recog-
nize the greatness of the achievement but
gives itself over to wrath. Secretary Rusk
should reform his department or he may find it
cut down to mere bureau again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE movement to raise additional funds
to meet the necessities of the West Penn Hos.
pital should be met with a generous response
from the public. The hospital is one Of Pitts
burg's oldest and most useful institutions, and
it should not be hampered in its good work FOR
the lack of any necessary funds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

On Thursday evening. May %, an entertain
ment will be given in the Fourth Avenue Bap-
tist Church. Recitations songs, instrumental
music and tableaux vivants will be given. The
entertainment IS for the purchase of a new
organ. and will he directed by the young ladies
of the church. The tableaux vivantS will be
very fine. An orchestra of over ten pieces will
play during the performance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

SUCCEEDING the narrow escape which
the Government had of putting the wrong
Soles into the McKeesport postofice, comes
declaration from General Bonnafon. of Phila-
delphia. that the wrong Smith has been sent to
St. Petersburg. This doubt caused by the SIM
ilarity of names is distressing; but if all the
Smiths who are left out in the cold resent the
insult there will be no doubt about the name
for the administration. 1t will be Dennis
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

CONGRESSMAN LODGES intimation that
Clarkson must have been joking when he made
certain statements about the civil service exam
inations, has broader meaning than that of a
courteous intimation that the statement were
not true. 1t is pertinent warning to Clarkson
that he must not commit the error of taking
himself seriously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

FIvE-CENT fares on the Pittsburg, ALLIE
gheny and Manchester road shows that the
competition of rapid transit lines has at last
accomplished what other influences have failed
to perform for many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
They Are Rapidly disappearing.

From the AItoona I1mes,I
The newspapers of Pittsburg are very much
eated over the authorities closing up the large
number of 'speak-easies'' in that city, and say
that last Sunday was one of the most quiet,
orderly Sabbath days there has been in that
city for long time. With this evil abated
there will be fewer occupants for "murderers'
row" in their county Jail. All such demoraliz-
ing institutions as this should be downed In
Pittsburg, and other places a. well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE Pittsburg baseball teams are i'm
proving their record. Heretofore they have
only been able to lose two games per day, but
yesterday they made burst Of speed and man
aged to lose three.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE report that Senator Aldrich has said
that the tariff bill will be indefinitely post
poned is in all probability weak invention of
the enemy. The Republican Senators are not
yet ready to assume the responsibility of any
such fiasco as that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THERE is beginning to be doubt whether
the Department of Agriculture was not wholly
demoralized by being made Cabinet depart
ment Ever since it reached that exalted
standing there are complaints that the seeds
sent out by it produce pumpkins where they
should be pansies, and turnIps come up where
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Marriage of Mr.. George Herwick and Miss
Alice Garfield at McKeesporr.

Alice Garfield at McKeesport.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
MCKEEsPoRT, May 2&-The wedding of
George Herwick, City Clerk, and Miss Alice
G.. eldest daughter of Daniel Garfield, took
place at the Garfield homestead this evening at
8 o'clock, and was witnessed by large number
of friends, embracing people from Pittsburg
Allegheny, Connellsville and other places The
ceremony was performed by Rev. u. N. Ter
hurst, of the First NJ. E. Church. The groom
wore a very appropriate wedding suit and the
bride charming costume. costly and beautiful.
They were unattended. The wedding supper
and reception followed. The young couple
were the recipients of a roomful of presents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

The closing exercises of Mrs. Lizzie Pershing
Anderson's school of elocution, music and
literature will be held In the chapel of the First
Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 9. Miss
Jeanne Edith Eggers and Miss Frances E.
Graham will graduate in elocution. and the
Misses Graham, Clara B. Hays and Emma O.
Voegtley IN the English course.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
ResamhIes Its Namesake.

From the Baltimore Amertoan.1
The new city of Blaine, in the new state OF
Washington. is described as one of the most
vigorous and successful places in the far West
1t is thus emulating the character of the great
man after whom it was named.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

IF the Mayor of Philadelphia, after sup
pressing the street organs of Philadelphia, will
now suppress the newspaper organs, the peace
and quiet of that staid city will be safe beyond
the shadow of doubt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

From the Philadelphia Times.l
No matter where they may be, since the
original package decision the Governor OF
North Carolina merely asks the Governor OF
South Carolina if he's got corkscrew.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
TO BE A JUNE BRIDE.

Cards are Out for the Wedding of Miss
Sadie FreyvogeI and Joseph P. Dunn.
Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Sadie
FreyvogeI, of No. 2S4 Fifth avenue, to Joseph
P. Dunn, a weil-known commercial agent of
this city. The ceremony will take place in St.
Paurs Cathedral, Wednesday afternoon, June
II. at 4:3O o'clock. A reception will be held at
the home of the bride at O'Clock, and the
ern trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

COLONEL ELLIOTT F. SHEPARD is
moved by the ribaldry of Richmond folk to
declare new war against the South. But he
does not appear to be ready yet to join in the
movement on to Richmond
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE original package matter is likely to
cause nearly as much trouble for the time
being, as its first, or perhaps second cousin,
original sin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
DEATHS OF A DAY.
John Collins.

John Collins, formerly steward Of the Press
Climb of this city died Tuesday at his residence Mt
the head of the Twenty-second street incline For
the past four or FIVE months he had been suffering
with pneumonia, which finally caused his death.
He was 80 years of age, and was well known about
the city as steward and caterer The funeral will
take place at . O'Clock this morning from St
Paul's Cathedral.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

NINE building permits yesterday for
buildings running from 5000 to $4,000 each
is a sign that the building boom is still in
progress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29
They Condn,t. Yen Know.

From the Washington Post.l
The effort to defeat Congressman Bayne for
denomination has proved failure. In the
parliamentary language of Mr.. Bynum, they
conduit, you know.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

THE sYNDICATE,s STUMBLING BLOCK.
A report comes from Kansas City that
Mr.. Pillsbury, who recently sold his system
of -four mills in Minneapolis to an English
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-29

BERLIN, May 2s.-Herr Nessler, the German
composer, Is dead.