Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-09
HELD BY CHILDREN.
First Lot Of School Youngsters Ad-
mitted at the Exposition.
CARDS AND PICKLES AMUSE THEM.
People by a Large Vote Favor Repeal Of
Some of the Blue Laws.
THEMUSICAL PROGRAMMES FOB TO-DAY

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The youngsters had it at the Exposition
last evening" They appeared in droves, the
result of the complimentary tickets issued
by Manager Johnston, and spent their time
in collecting cards, principally, but eating
pickles and drinking tea they INDUCED in
also to great degree regardless OF the con-
sequences and the sharp pains and sleepless
hours that might follow. The appetite fol
cards seemed to be the most abnormal. how
ever, and was possessed by all alike. Occa-
sionaIiy tip-tilted nose would be elevated
a trife more at the sight of a pickle. but
never at a glimpse of a card, no matter how
plain and unattractive the card might be
and some of them are most decidedly unat-
tractive. But "everything went" with the
little folk.
It was really amusing to watch them as
they passed and repassed and passed again
before certain stands and booths, looking as
innocent as lambs, but laying in a stock Of
cards that should last them until next Ex-
position, without reckless extravagance. II
suppose if the electrical fountain doesn't
electrify us this year it will next" said a
slightly disappointed maiden to her more
philosophical companion last evening.
Don't you know that the pleasure of an
ticipation is often greater than the pleasure
of realization?" was the somewhat dubious
reply.
AN UNKNOWN QUANTITY.
Be that as it may, the electrical fountain
is still an unknown quantity.
Heard on the promenade, which is be-
coming very popular: "Do you know we
were out to Schenley Park last Tuesday and
had the most delightful driver"
"Did you, indeed? have been think
ing"-exit first couple, Of plain, matter-of-
Have You ever been out to shinley Parkr
mo, 1 never have"
"Then wen go next week. on your day off,"
Il say, Jack, it's quite the proper thing to
drive in Sheenla Park now. and we must go
out"
with the accent on the nee, >" replied the ever
indulgent husband of the too-ultra-too dar-
ling
Mrs. schenley wouldn't know her own name
half The time could she hear the various pro-
nunciations of it.
Heard in the gallery: ''The school exhibit is
awfully funere without even tinge OF rose or
gold to relieve the wiiteness of its decora-
lions"
They give cunning little bottles of whisky
away here, If they know you."
In the art gallery: THAT picture (referringto
the one of the beautiful girl suicide) should be
called AT Rest instead of Lost 7"
"The Last Appeal" makes me dreadfully in
dignanr::, The poor girls ia ce haunts meln my
Dreams"
, Heard in the main hall: "If had such bed
as that, I'd stay awake all night to admire it."
"Have some tea, missr'
II have just dined."
Just the time you should drink tea"
II had coffee with my dinner, and I never
mix drinks"
OPPOSITION TO THE LAWS.
II would be hard to find any set of laws that
has been more discussed In these two cities
than the famous old BLUE Laws" Arguments
pro and con have sounded from the platform
and the pulpit, but in each of these instances.
the sentiments expressed have only been those
of the speakers themselves. At no time has
the voice OF the general public been sounded
by that great principal and founding-stonesof
the American Republic, the ballot.
Yesterday The DISPATCH put the question
without being at all responsible for the result
The question as voted on at THE DISPATCH
headquarters was: "Do you favor oppose
the repeal of the blue laws so far as they inter-
milk and tobacco on Sundayr
The attendance at the Expo. was rather slim.
as all those connected with the great show were
forced to admit. However, the number present
made up such composite gathering as would
truly represent the people of a section, and a
larger number from philosophical view of the
question, would numerically swell, without
changing the general result.
The DISPATCH headquarters in the Bruns-
wick Bake Collender Company's space is well
located. and it was noticeable that few people
passed it yesterday without reading the ballot
ing topic, and voting on it. When the poll
books were closed in the evening and the votes
counted it was found that the votes stood
seven to one in favor of having the Blue Laws
repealed, according to the conditions of the
question.
In some instances regulation election methods
were used by the visitors in hustling in votes
on their side of the question. Indeed, this
feature Of the voting created no little amuse-
ment for the spectators The polls were car
ried OH with strict adherence TO the principle it
proposed to demonstrate. the voice of the peo-
pie. and repeaters were marked of the book,
If. through the rush, they were registered, and
were not counted.
WOULDN'T GIVE THEIR NAMES.
Some of the advocates of lemonade, cigars,
ETC., on Sunday, whose names would immedi-
ately attract attention if printed. sought their
friends and told them of the balloting topic,
and hustled in their votes for repeal of the
Blue Laws Another thing that was particular
ly noticed was the fact that all residents of
other cities who have occasion to spend part Of
place and registered in favor of repeating with
. fervor that was amusing.
Among those who voted were: Frank ].
Moran, William T. Cook. John McKenna,
Harry Brockett, H. John, c. g. Watt W. 81.
Hoffman. L. Belle Pattison, R. W. Egan, W.
R. Swami s q. Reich, Theodore E. Ke1l, Mrs.
Guckenhem, b. F. Copeland, Albert Rein
hart, Harry Bumbart Miss Ella Rectanus,
James Reese. Frank Laughlin, E. Cramer, ].
Kaufman and Colonel NJ. Dawson.
One woman voted to repeal the law, saying:
'.If the men could get lemonade or soda on
Sunday they wouldn't hunt a speak.easey SO
often. A number said that they would vote in
favor OF repealing the law, but for reasons of
their own. did not wish to go on record.
The topic for to-day's ba1loting will be found
on the fourth page of this issue.
The following are the programmes for to-
days concerts;
PARTI
Commencing at O'Clock
1, Overture, "Le Pardon de Ploermel',
................... .....Meyerheer
Q Persian love song ,.Hayaz- -Iranl'' -. .Lemaire
g. Gavotte, Louis XIII. '...................Ghys
A. Popular selection. .'Fledermans''.St Strauss
s. Fantasia Characterisque. e..........,,B Binding
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