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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
SIX RECEIVED DEGREES.
The Commencement Exercises of Waynes.
burs College Closed Last Night.

The Commencement Exercises of Waynes.
burs College Closed Last Night.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.I
WAYNEsBURG, July 1.-The commencement
exercises Of Waynesburg College closed at 8
o'clock this morning. The commencement ex-
ercises proper were held in the Alumni Hall in
the new building. The class unanimously
voted to dispense with performances, and ad.
dresses were made by Hon. Lou Beauchamp, Of
Ohio, and DR.. McClelland, of the Allegheny
Theological Seminary. After the addresses the
diplomas were presented to the class by DR.. A.
B, Miller. President of the college. The class
consisted of six members. as follows: Miss
Ella Harris, of New York: Miss Ella Wood, of
Waynesburg, Pa; Miss Winnifred johnson, of
MeKeesport, Pa; A. w. Hayes. of Allegheny
City, Pa; T.. W. Sayres, of Waynesburg, Pa.
The class all graduated in the regular classical
course and the degree of A. B. was conferred
upon each member.
At 10 o'clock this evening the dedication of
Philo Hall took place. The dedicatory Grafton
was delivered by Hon. A. A. Purman, of
Waynesburg. Speeches were made by Prof. ].
NJ. Norris, of Allegheny; Rev. Mr.. Brant, of
Philadelphia; DR.. Beach, of Allegheny City,
and others, all alumni Of the college.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
INDIANA,s COMMENCEMENT.

The Annual Concert of the Musical Depart-
ment q Rich Trent.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
INDIANA, July l.-Commencement week at
the Indiana Normal School opened very auspic-
iously. Last night the annual concert under
the auspices of the musical department took
place. This department has quite reputa-
ton. and the concert last night was rare
musical treat The programme consisted OF
vocal and instrumental solos, duets. trios, quar-
tets, sextets and choruses. The choruses
were under the direction of Miss Will. and
showed careful training. The vocal solo by
Miss Shulz was highly appreciated. The solos
by Miss Lezeer and Mr.. Gibson also deserve
special mention. The music by sextet COM
posed of Misses Murdoch, Leezer, Blair, Stitt,
Carter and Hawthorn and trio by Misses
Shulz Hall and Leezer were well received.
On the whole the concert was splendid sue
cess. and was thoroughly enjoyed. This after
noon the class day exercises were held and TO-
night the annual reception by the faculty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
WISHING CHAUNCEY M. BON VOYAGE.
The Worlds Fair Commission Send Hon. G..
nj. Depew n Complimentary Note.

The Worlds Fair Commission Send Hon. G.
nj. Depew Complimentary Note.
CHICAGO, July 1.-The following telegram
was prepared and sent by the Worlds Fair
Commissioners this morning:
Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, New York City:
sIR-Your fellow members of the Worlds
Columbian Commission wish you bon voyage and
God speed. MAY the seas be smooth before you,
the skies clear. the winds fair. We know you are
free from ordinary dangers. No iceberg could
live within ], 900 miles of you, and Neptune him.
self must wear smiling countenancc while you
are on the We feel assured that as you move
in he pomp OF courts and in the hearts of the peo
pie abroad, you will appropriately present the
attractions and possibilities of the coming Worlds
Fair.
While you tarry the other side may you re-
ceve something of that pleasure and entertain
ment you impart to others, and when in due time
you may come, invigorated in body. refreshed in
mind and ready for any of the duties, RESPONSE
bilities and honors which may await you in your
native land. I. W. PALMER, President.
JOHN L. DICKINSON, Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

IT is interesting to observe that while
both Pattlson and Wallace are very clear in the
early part of the canvass, that the Democratic
nomination must seek them, they have both
gone to Scranton in order to make sure when
it does start out after them that it shall not
fail to find them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
PITTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. JULY 2, 1880
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMNER.

Persons leaving The City for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forwarded by earliest
mail TO any address at the rate Of 80 cents per
month, 's Ss 50 for three months, Sunday edi-
tfon included Daily edition only, 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 ne.D address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

In taking up the reform ballot as lead
ing issue for the campaign in Pennsylvania. the
Democrats are showing more discretion than if
they stuck to tariff-for-revenue, which the
Democratic leaders elsewhere make their cry.
The Carlisle Cleveland w atterson low tariff
bait is no good for fishing in Pennsylvania wa
tiers; and in fact does not appear to take par
ticularly well anywhere this summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. John Fiiz.immons.

Mrs. John Fitzsimmons, wife Of Sergeant Fitz-
simmons, Of the Twenty-eighth ward force, died
Monday at p. NJ, at the family residence, Fifth
and Bingham streets. Mr.. Fitzsimmons has been
an alderman, and held other ofices that caused
him to come In contact with many people, and
his wife was respected By all and loved BY many
funeral will be at st. Johns Church to-day with
high mass.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
THROUGH Wonderland.

The nations playground, Yellowstone Park
is described by A. B. Guptlll, in Outing, in an
article which carries the reader through this
wonderland preserved to the lover of mature
and sport by the foresight of Congress. Numer-
Gus illustrations of the remarkable scenery of
this district add to the interest and increase
the value of this article
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

THE proposition that England should
hand over the Bermudas to the United States
at the same time that she cedes Heligoland to
Germany, might be realized if the United
States had half continent in Africa to give
to England In the trade. But do we want the
Bermudas? We would not take San Domingo
or the Island of st. Thomas. when we could get
them; and there is awell-founded suspicion that
we do not want the Bernludas any more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

BISHOP PoTTER's address is criticised
by the indianapolis Journal because it did not
specify the auctionlng Of Senatorship to
Calvin s. Brice or of lottery privileges by the
Louisiana Legislature. The Bishop can be ex-
cused for the omission by the fact that he did
not intend his address to bes political market
renort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
MARRIED AT HOME.
A Quiet Little Wedding in Allegheny Last
Evening.

At the residence of the BRIDES parents, in Al
legheny, last evening, in the presence of a very
few guests, were the words spoken that united
in matrimony Miss Emma Phfal and Mr.. Harry
Crow, of the Westinghouse Airbrake Works.
The bridal couple were attended by Miss Laura
Crow as bridemald, and Mr. ]. M. Crow as
groomsman, and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. DIR. Goettman. of the Lutheran
Church.
The bride was attired in brocaded silk of
salmon shade, fashioned with guimpe and
elaborately trimmed with valencienes lace,
roseattes and satin ribbon. She carried white
roses. The bridemaid was arrayed in a dress of
white satin, trimmed with duchess lace. A
wedding supper was served to the guests, after
which the bridal couple departed for trip
East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
AGENTS, lake NOTICE..

TO-MORROw's DISPATCH will contain
n full and admirable report of the Demo-
cratic state Convention at Scranton.
AGENTS wanting extrns TO supply special
demand must notify by letter or telegram
pos later than 9 o'clock p. M. To-day,
"wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
She Welded an Ocean Hero.

BALTIMORE, July l.-Captain Hamilton Muir
rell and Miss Mary Cottman Mccormick were
married to-day, in Grace Church, by Rev.
Arthur G. Powell. Captain Murrell is best
known as the rescuer of the passengers of the
sinking steamship Danmark. Immediately
after the services in the church the Captain
and Mrs Murrell started on their bridal tour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
Cbri,tiapiry v. Christianity.

Rev. Carlos Martyr, D. D., contributes a
brilliant and suggestive paper to the arena for
July on christianity versus Christianity"
which will doubtless occasion much comment
and criticism. The paper is rendered all the
more interesting when it is remembered DR..
Martyr is an Orthodox clergyman as well as
q popular author,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
REMEMBERED MIR. BEAN

-Four of His Brother sbr',ers Give Him a
Very Nic5 sent.
Edward L. Bean, one Of tho proprietors Of the
Anderson, was agreeably surprised yesterday
to receive for gift beautiful cigar holder of
sterling silver. 1t was presented by four
members of the Lulu Shrine Of Philadelphia,
Messrs Joseph 8. Wright, George w. Walton
Fred Leibraudt and Edward b. Jordan. The
gift was made in recognition of courtesies ex-
tended the gentlemen while attending the
Mystic Shrine gathering here a week ago.
The holder is a rectangular box of sterling
silver, with pockets inside for the cigars. On
the lid is a noble looking greyhound of the
same material. Mr.. Bean prizes the present
very highly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

CHICAGO has at last got her census total
up to Lose, 600 and the Philadelphia papers not
unjustinably declare that the Chicago enumer-
ators have overworked both the cradle and the
grave in the effort to pass the Philadelphia total
of 04O OOH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
TO PICNIC AT ROCK POINT,
Where the Recently Elected Officers of the
Association Will be Installed.

Association Will be Installed.
The annual picnic of all the churches of the
Reformed Presbyterian denomination in the
Pittsburg Presbytery is to be held tomorrow at
Rock Point. At that time and place the officers
of the newly-organized Presbyterian Sunday
School Association will be installed.
The names of the officers who were elected at
the organization of the association last week
are as follows: President, Mr.. s. NJ. Orr: Vice
Presidents, Revs. Temple. Laird, Wylie and
Miligan. and Messrs Boggs, Johnston and
Rodgers; Recording Secretary, Miss Ella Mar
Moftitt: TTeasurer Miss h a. McGeorge. Char. r.
man of Executive Committee, Rev. DR.. Nc
Allister.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
ONE HUNDRED AND TEN BALLOTS.
The Deadlock in the Twenty Fifth District
Sill Unbroken.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
NEW CASTLE, July 1.-The 90 delegates who
were to nominate candidate for Congress for
the Twenty-ffth district, June 10. and who
fingered here for four days and took 100 ballots
without coming to decision. again assembled
in White Hall, this city, this evening. Jack
son, OF Lawrence; Black, OF Beaver; McDoweI
and Brown of Mercer, and 1owsend, of Beaver,
had their friends in the hall, and for time 1t
was warm.
After taking the 10th ballot the convention
adjourned to meet tomorrow morning. with
out making nomination. This is a clear case
of deadlock and there is no likelihood OF
nomination being made in weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

The boiler-nakers' strike is something
with which the public can sympathize as long
as this weather lasts. Most people will be in
elined to envy those who can get up an excuse
for quitting work while the thermometer acts
this way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

HENDRICKS statue is added to the
memorials Of our great men which have been
completed and dedicated; but New Yorks
monument TO Grant at Riverside remains on
the list of metropolitan fzzles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

As had not laid eyes on the writer of the
above letter for at least q month previous there
was nothing to prevent my accepting his
apology as an exhibition of honorable instincts.
As it was 1 assured the apologist OF the true
state of the case and offered to accept the
apolopy yicariously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

CINcINNATI's showing is one of the
poorest made in the census. 1t has gained only
26.00O Of ordinary population and has lost
Murat Halstead. Another decade like that
will relegate the quondam Paris of America to
ohscuritv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
KNIGHTS of Pythias Picnic.

The members of Grant Lodge No. 25s,
Knights of Pythias, will hold their annual pic
mic at Hutton Grove. Allegheny Valley Rail-
road, Friday. July l. The original leader
Italian orchestra, with Colonel T. w. Quinn,
will furnish the music for dancing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
More Connections With the Sen.

II
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. July 1.-The Postal
Telegraph-Cable Company has completed its
Atlantic City extension, and its main and
branch o ffices are now open for business. A
continuous service, day and night, including
Sundays, will be maintained Hotel proprietors
and visitors are happy in the fact that they
are now assured of an efficient telegraphic SER
vice at all hours of the day and night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
Harrison May be n Candidate.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE p1sPArcI

CHICAGO, July L-Hon. R. L. Conger, of
Ohio, member of the Republican National
COMMITTEE is IN Chicago to-day. Speaking
of political affairs this evening he said he could
state on excellent authority that it was not
true as reported, that President Harrison had
said that he would not accept denomination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
Carl Retter TO Conduct 1t.

Carl Retter, the well-known musical director
of this city, whose fame is national, has been
prevailed upon to conduct the musical exercises
at the Fourth of July celebration in Schenley
Park. Mayor Gourley Is pleased beyond ex-
preston at;the prospect of securing the services
of Prof. Retter, and notified Sheriff McCand-
less last evening of the engagement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

GOVERNOR HILLS journey to Indianap-
oils has all rhe aspects of premature hunt for
an unborn Presidential nomination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
william CRAWFORD. M. p

LONDON. July 1.-Mr. William Crawford mem
her OF Parliament tor the Middle division of Dur
ham, died to-day. He was Liberal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

THAT mine full of smoke and black damp
at Dunbar can contain only the secrets of the
grave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

HE most curious communication have ever
received came into my hands last winter.
Here it is nearly if not quite word for word:
DEAR SIR-1 trust YOU will pardon my dis
graceful conduct yesterday. For some weeks
have not been well. and, meeting a number
Of friends. was persuaded to drink more than
Ihad been used to for along while. have no
clear remembrance of what said and did yes
terday, but remember enough to know that
my visit to your office in such condition was
an insult. hope 20 will accept my apology.
Yours, etc.,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

THE Signal Service pronounces the con-
tinued hot weather in the Mississippi Valley to
be Unprecedented; and tine rest of the public
except the ice men declare it to be unmerclful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

Mr.. CROKER joins with Senators Quay
and Delamater in emitting to prosecute the
men who attack their official record; but he is
one point ahead of the Republican statesmen
in respect to going on the witness stand and
declaring that it is not so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

RF The BUSINESS OFFICE Of THE DIS
PATCH has been removed to Corner Of
SmithfeId and Diamond Streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02

Vol. a. No. l45.-Enterec at Pittsburg Postonce
November a. 1885, as second-class matter.
Business Ohce--Corner Smithfeld and
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-02
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.

UP to date President Harrison has scored six
vetoes, and Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
PINE TREE REPUBLICANS AWAKE.

Portland, Me-, Aug 10 (spec.aD.-The campaign Is
now fairly open I'm Maine The Republicans Of Cum
bcrand County held tneir convention to day and put
in nomination ticket for the various Offices and TO-
night the first mass-meetng of the campaign was held
in the CITY Hall. The city Committee had arranged
for Speaker Reed to be present but owing TO the
duties devovlng upon him in Washington he sent In
his stead Congressman Henry Cabot Lodge. of Massa-
chusetts and serene +. Payne, Of New York General
Selden Conner was the chairman OF the meeting. which
was one Of the largest assembled In the City Han
Mr.. Payne the first speaker lie dealt with the
services Of the speaker in bringing the Democrats TO
terms in the House OF Representatives lie predicted
the passage Of the Federal Election bill and reviewed
tile work OF the present Congress regard ng silver,
pensions merchant marine and tariff measures. Mr.
lodge spoke almost entirely Of the Federal Election
bill That bill. he said, Is entirely 10 give publicity
10 the elections Of Congressman. There are no
bavn in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
A CATFISH THAT LIKES TOBACCO.
From the veracious st. Louis Globe Democrat

From the NcThClOus Sl. LOUIS hIODc- b'HVN'"''
Among loi OF catfish that Meyer Dorr caught one
ulght lat summer on a bob, was one that w|i' stll
alite when DOT got home. although II Mld been O ''v
life interested in the fish, and he'urned II INTO
tub of The catfish PROVED to be 20 lveig anu
apparently contcntcd with Us lot dnat pSrr GOV t
large aquarium purpose for 1t. The fish Wls hot
long In demonstrating tIst J. was hS 9s oS or
other Of food thrown TO IT, but when inc same
ccacd in them the catfish could not be Induced to toc
them. IL the bait held very near lum he would
The hook was turned from him. and carry IL 70 the
opposite end or side of the AQUARIUM ana crop IL eic
one day DOrr was standing at the aquarium, anu
fell into the water. 1t sunni and he catfish made .
rush for IT. Mse ans nsa nose @scer
ing 1t. but finally he took It In lie chewed away on
and was grleved to sec his pet catfish on In one 20
a., hs,d ard the very pcturc OF misery Dorr
thought the fish was dying from nicotine poisoning
is eyes and looked sadly up ut Ito master us
symptoms were unmlstahably those OF nausea ana
time lin the course OF an hour or so, however, INC
fish began to show signs OF Improvement ana VIZ SVb b
Of the day The next day was As wen as eyer,
Dorr experimental on It WIN tobacco aia i anu nSt "
1t retired TO the corner Of the aquarium ana cheWea
and rolled the quid about IN LIS mouth with a. ptfIe1V
contentmen COW exhibits when chewing ler c. S,
This time the catfish did not swallow etnsr ti
All the essence Of the qud the water was yellow WIN
tobacco Juice all around the FISH When me Ca, Iau' S
pat II ont lie wasn't sick after this tr al, and during
the Of the day took three big chcws OF strong
since then tac fish has become confirmed slave
to tobacco habit and he doesn't get ms cnew az
ears around the water and frets and worries nntl
the tobacco is handed over TO him, ana then lie setteS
Ss rural politician does while discussing the state
Of the country in the village tavern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
MORE TAMMINY CHICKERING'S.
SIGNS OF REVOLT AGAINST THE RULE OF PETER
MITCHELL IN THE WITH DISTRICT.

There are ucly rumors OF revolt among the TAM
manvitcs OF tic With Assembly District against the
,TIe of Civil Justice Peter Mitchell, who has been
the recognized leader since the death OF Mlchaei
norton The rank flc' IL seems, are not pleasch
with the way in which the patronage Is being ais
tributed Justice Mitchell is charged with negectlnS
10 attend personally to the wants OF the boys" ana
with turning over the decision OF who shall have
the placcs allotted 10 the district to the clerk OF his
court John Purcell Purcell they say, has few
tavorites Of his own who get the best OF what Is
going leaving really deserving braves out In the
cold Another cause Of the trouble Is Boss
Mtchells ALLEGED order that the legislative career Of
Dorninick Mullaney shall terminate with this year.
and that Patrick Ryder. sprng-st plumber, shall
succeed Mullaney. Ryder is particularly obnoxious
IN a large number of the With District braves" who
threaten TO defeat him at the polls Mitchell forces
his nomination
Besides this Alderman Dowd is reported to be
throwing out hints that he is ready to join with
Assemblyman Mullaney In making fight against
the Justice at The earliest opportunity. The I'M
popularity OF Wanhope Lynn, protege OF Mr..
Mtchcll's who he tried 10 nominate Tor Congress
last fall In place OF lccman" Turner, Is further
cause Of complaint. Although It Is believed that
the Observation-Disclosures which have existed between
Justice Mitchell and the Mayor since the latter rs.
eumed the executive Office have been smOothed
down, and that Peter has received a promise 81
moro cOnsidcmte treatment ut the City Hall IN
IN, future his political bed does not seem to be made
of roses and q demand for new leader in the
Vth may arise at any time.