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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
PAID FOR HIS FRESHNESS.
How the Captain of n Pacific Steamer Pro.
tected q Lady.

How the Captain of Pacific Steamer Pro.
tected q Lady.
On through Eastern train Of the Penn
sylvania road, one day last week, all the
seats in the car were taken except two. A
lady sat in one, and man from the West
with big sombrero occupied the other. He
was fine looking, manly fellow, and was
taken by those around him for lawyer.
At the next station an unattractive drum
mer got OF the car. He sized up the situa-
tion at glance. The lady was pretty and
that settled 1t. Without even asking her
he sat down by her, and at once
commenced to make himself agreeable.
She tried to avoid him and looked out of
the window, but the fellows gall was i'm
maculate, and he maintained the one-sided
conversation. The Western man was calmly
watching the proceeding and stood it as long
as he could. Going up to the lady he said:
MADAM, L see you are annoyed. Wouldn't
you prefer to have my seat" "Oh, thank
you," she replied, certainly" and the big
man helped her to transfer her valise, while
the other passengers Uttered at the drum
mer's discontinue.
The latter was boiling over, but kept
down his wrath until se got to Altoona, and
then he demanded satisfaction for the insult.
The words were scarcely out Of his mouth
before the Western man banged him on the
jaw, and then with his boot kicked him
around as football. "Stand back, yelled
some of the tickled passengers. kick him
harder" they shouted together, and that
drummer finally crawled under car to es-
cape further punishment,a a wiser and sadder
man. Everybody wanted to know who the
Western man was. He turned out to be the
captain OF Pacific mail steamer out on a
vacation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
KICKERs IN BUTLER.
Mr.. Davis Surprised to Find People Opposed
to Paving Bad Streets.


Thomas H. Davis, Esq, who, with his
family, has been sojourning at Buttermilk
Springs, Butler county, for the last two
months, had his eyes opened on the subject
of real estate values. He went away i'm
pressed with the conviction that prices
asked on some parts of Carson street, South
side were very aerial, but he found people
in the old town of Butler asking as much,
and some of them more, though beyond a
couple of glass factories there is nothing
specially likely to attract working people
as place of residence.
Mr.. Davis found that some old-time But
Ierites were threatening to move away if
proposition to pave the streets and other
wise improve the town is carried out, as
they consider that they can never be reim-
bursed for the outlay. This feeling in
town containing banks, several newspapers,
a law court, ETC., is something Mr.. Davis
finds hard to analyze, especially as for at
least one.fourth OF the year the streets are
hub-deep with mud; Had the people OF
Soap-mine district, or of the section where
the whippoorwills carry knapsacks op-
posed the improvement of roads he could
understand it, but that center OF wealth
and refinement could object, is to him in
comprehensive, except as vagary that al
ficts some fossilized people who belong to
past age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
THE CITY OFFICIALS IN LINE.
They DiscIaim Any Idea of Tariff Reform,
but Believe With Blaine.

They DiscIaim Any Idea of Tariff Reform,
but Believe With Blaine.
Among those seen were several of the city
officials who are we'll posted on current
events. The first was Mayor Gourley, who
said: There is no question in my mind at
all but it's good thing for the country, and
I'VE would greatly benefit by it. If we can
get something free of duty by giving some
thing else having footbold everywhere,
and is a superior article to anything our
competitors turn out, then think it is a
good exchange. The treaty will secure us
trade in new markets. OF course would
only like to see Blaine's scheme tried where
it is absolutely certain that it would not
work disadvantageously to the American
manufacturers. There is a reform needed in
the tariff laws, and would not be surprised
but this will be the important issue of the
next campaign. am heartily in favor of
anything from Secretary Blaine, as think
he is the brainiest man among them all "
Controller Morrow-I am not ''tariff re-
former" by any means, but I am in favor of
Mr.. Blaine's treaty. think we are old
enough now to take care of ourselves with
out too much protection. This country can
stand on its own feet, and we do not need to
be propped up like an infant in long
clothes. am willing to extend favors to
countries in the same position as we were
years ago, and we should not continue the
selfish idea of excluding the products of
every nation of the globe because they come
in competition with home industries.
Jos. P.Andrews, Superintendent of High
ways and Sewers-I think there should be
some arrangement made to open up trade
with those South American countries. and
for this reason I am heartily in favor of the
scheme. The treaty is the result of the re-
cent Psn-American Congress, and some
good should result from it. We should
have prosperous business intercourse with
the South.
Chief Brown, of the Department of Pub
lie Safety-The treaty is all right, and hope
it will go through. It would not do the tar
if much harm to be put through a period of
reformation, and we have the reformers right
here. am sure it would result in great
good to the home producer as well as the
consumer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
OVER ON THE SOUTHSIDE.
H oW RECIPROCITY IDEAsARE REGARDED
IN THAT SECTION.

Fenrs That it Might Interfere With the
Welfare of Labor - Otherwise the
Scheme 10 Popular-Blaius 10 Univer.
sally Extolled.
Blaine and his reciprocity project have
many warm friends on the Southside.
Several of the most prominent business men
and citizens, who are always interested in
public affairs, were spoken to on the sub
ject yesterday. They all agreed that the
scheme was good one, and especially so, if
it could be adopted without interfering with
the workingmen's cause.
John Kemler, the jeweler, was first seen.
He said: II hope Mr.. Blaine's project is
all right and that it can be adopted to ad-
vantage. can not quite understand yet,
however, how we can continue to raise the
wages of the workingman and compete with
Germany and other European countries.
My idea would be to reduce the cost Of pro-
duction before going into the new fields and
attempting to compete with countries in
which iaboris cheaper. 1 am very much
AFRAID the S-hour movement will work
Sgainst itself. 1 have often thought that if
id were adopted generally, the laborers
would want to 20 to work about o'clock in
the morning and get through about or in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
UNITY OF INTERESTS
Leading the State Line Railroad to
Consolidate With the
FAIRMONT AND MORGANT0WN LINE
Captain Henderson Has Plan to Break Up
the Car Famine.
HOW A MAN PAID FOR HIS FRESHNESS

The stockholders OF the State Line road
will hold special meeting on the 18th in
the Baltimore and Ohio depot. for the pur-
pose of considering proposition to CONSOLE
date with the Fairmont. Morgantown and
Pittsburg road. Both lines are branches of
the Baltimore and Ohio road. On the same
day the stockholders of the other road will
meet at Fairmont. The intention is to COM
plete both lines, and make one through con-
nection between Uniontown and Fairmont,
on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio
to Chicago.
The State Line is road that was pro-
jected to run from Uniontown to the Penn
sylvania and West Virginia lines. About
three miles OF the road only have been built.
Superintendent Patton, of the Baltimore and
Ohio, is president, and Major j. B. Wash
ington, secretary. The road would open up
a good territory through some of the south
mont, Morgantown and Pittsburg road is rs
miles long, running from Fairmont to Nor
gantown. The latter town has been sadly
In need of railroad facilities, and
ii these two lines should ever
be connected, it would give that town an
outlet to the East over the Baltimore and
Ohio road. The Baltimore and Ohio is
branching out in various ways to take in the
great coal fields Of West Virginia. Morgan
town has experienced a slight boom since
the slackwater on the Monongahela river
was extended that far. What the present
object can be in consolidating the two lines
could not be learned. Secretary Black was
asked about it yesterday, but he couldn't
tell what was back of the movement. On
the map the two roads, when built, will
merely connect the Pittsburg division Of the
Baltimore and Ohio with the main line at
Fairmont. No advantage is to be gained,
SO far as can be seen. outside of developing
the intermediate territory. Without further
extensions, the consolidation would only
result in longer branch and another cross
line for the Baltimore and Ohio. The peo-
pie in the territory to be reached, however,
are pleased with the prospect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
LOOKED AT BOTH WAYS.
ONE MAN WHO HAS REASONS TO DIFFER
WITH BLAINE.

He Fenrs IL Would be Hard TO Draw the
Line-Oihers Who Consider the Scheme
Grand One-A Labor Representative
Views.
Mr.. William P. De Armit, President Of
the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal
Company, said: "Mr. Blaine's idea is to
enlarge the extent of trade with foreign
countries with which we can make profit
able exchanges. In other words, he wants to
save to the country vast amount of money
which is now lost to it in the difference be-
tween the values OF the imports and exports,
respectively. In countries to which a re-
ciprocal treaty would be intended to apply
the values Of their exports exceeds by
millions the value of what they buy from
US, and the arrangement of system of
reciprocity will result in keeping in circula-
tion here q vast sum now paid to foreign
countries. A reciprocal tariff would extend
the area of our trade enormously. Our
Western farmers would find market for
their -four in countries which now exclude
it by a heavy import duty. The same argu-
ment holds good in every relation of trade
where we now suffer from having to pay a
heavy amount annually for the privilege
of trading in the country. Mr.. Blaine's
idea is in the line of broad and far-seeing
craftsmanship, and in effect will undoubt-
eGly extend to an enormous extent the area of
our trade, and it will, as well, cheaper to
US what we don't produce"
Mr.. James J. Steztler was unable to see
how any reciprocal scheme could be brought
into effect "If am correct in my de-
ductions," said he. "Mr. Blaine's propo-
sition is for certain countries TO let us in free
if we do likewise by them. That's all very
well, and may probably save big money
to this country now paid away in heavy
duties, as the balance of trade is vastly
against us, but, where will you draw the
line? Where will reciprocity stop and free
trade step In? That's what should like
to be more clearly informed about 1 am
rather inclined to believe that the scheme
would open a vast door for rascality."
Mr.. William Martin, secretary Of the
Amalgamated Association, said: "I regard
Mr.. Blaine as the brightest statesman of
the day, and favor his reciprocity scheme
in great measure. 1 fear, however, its
effect on the present tariff law. If it goes
into effect free traders would use it as clab
to beat us into opening our ports to all ma
tions. With all due respect to every other
in the country. would like to
be privileged to vote for Mr.. Blaine for
President in 1892"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
DRINKING IN IOWA.
Francis Murphy Hasn't Changed His Views
on Prohibition.

Francis Murphy Hasn't Changed His Views
on Prohibition.
Francis Murphy was in the city yester-
day, and left last night for Iowa, where he
will probably spend the winter in temper
ance work. He is working on the same old
plan, and thinks he is doing some good.
eff I can reform one man," he said last
evening, 81 have done something, and it is
worth the effort. Suppose only 10 per cent
of the men who sign the pledge keep it, nev-
ertheless it pays to hold in line such a small
number. 1t may seem paradoxical to work
in prohibition State, but there is plenty
of whisky consumed in Iowa. The original
package houses are closed, but still they get
it in various ways, especially in the river
towns. am as much opposed to prohibi-
ton as ever was. You can't legislate an
evil out of existence. It would be different
if we had honest men to enforce the laws,
but we can't find them. The very law makes
them dishonest. Two break it and one is
arrested. The man who buys becomes the
street corner as well as in the jury box
"This is an individual matter, and every
man must decide whether he viii drink or
no. If there was hall in Pittsbarg, or the
churches here we're more liberal and showed
more Christian fellowship, I think The num-
ber of arrests could be decreased 30 per cent
in the next three weeks. In the West the
people are democratic, and every yhere I 90
the best churches are offered me in which to
hold meetings"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
AssIGNEE's SALE
OF the Tow Boat Joseph b. williams.


Was built in 1876 and in 1884 was re-
newed at cost OF $4,000. Length of boat,
900 feet; beam, 40 feet; over all, 81 feet;
hold, feet; doctor for supplying boiler;
Blake pump; water stern wheel, 29 ieet
square; buckets, 81 inches diameter; (6) six
4O-inch boilers, % feet long, 2 fues each;
(O two low-pressure cylinders, 45-inch
diameter, 9-foot stroke; (2) two high.pres-
sure cylinders, 19-inch diameter, 9-foot
stroke; Q) one auxiliary engine for supply
ing air pumps and condensers; niger en-
gines and capstans run by steam.
The boat is fully equipped with lines,
chains, rachets and wire lines for towing 80
coal boats, in addition to or barges, her
fuel included.
The boat is one of the best equipped be-
tween Pittsburg and New Orleans, and is
known for her economical use Of fuel. Her
draft Of water when light is, s,only five feet.
In March, 1887, she took the largest tow
ever taken from Louisville to New Orleans,
consisting OF S26, ,010 bushels of coal, total
tonnage Of 81, 1859. A personal examination
will convince person of her worth.
Will be sold at
PUBLIC SALE ON TUESDAY, SEP. 9, 1890,
at 10 o'clock A. M, at the Pittsburg Wharf,
at the foot of Ferry street.
The terms will be made known on day of
sale.
For further particulars inquire or address,
JOHN NJ. RIsHER,
Assignee of I. D. Risher, No. Wood street,
Pittsburg, Pa. Tuwssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07

the afternoon. They would not be idle the
remainder of the day without spending lot
of money and they would be worse off than
working all day. The labor question can
not be avoided in Mr.. Blaine's' scheme and
that must be regarded with great considers
ton in the adoption of the project"
Ex-CounciIman J. W. Ruhlandt said: 81
believe the adoption of Senator Aldrich's
amendment. which, as I understand, in
cludes the reciprocity scheme fathered by
Mr.. Blaine, would have the effect Of Gre
ating
A MORE FRIENDLY FEELING
between the nations, and, if so, favor it.
American manufacturers can reduce the
cost of production without reducing wages
if they want to. There is scarcely manu-
facturer that makes less than IS to 100 per
cent on his investment and if they will be
willing to accept reasonable profit they
can compete with any Of the foreign coun-
tries"
o. r. Toudy, a great admirer of Mr..
Blaine, said: II am heartily in favor of the
plan proposed by Mr.. Blaine. I have no
fear that he would suggest anything that
would be a detriment to the country. He is
q great statesman and always has the good
of the country in view"
City Assessor Philip Hoerr is willing to
say amen to anything that will bring the
countries into closer and more friendly
relation: 81 take it that Mr.. Blaine's scheme
is intended to do that. l am in favor of
anything that is proposed tor tine advance
ment of American interests and the civiliza-
tion of the couutry."
DR.. F. M. Pollock, Democrat said: II
admire Mr.. Blaine for his great ability to
see what this country needs for its future
prosperity. He and his party are coming to
the right idea. We must have an outlet.
The wonderful capacity of this country for
producing staple articles must be, hampered
no longer. 1t must not be restrained by
putting fence around it to hold it in. We
want commerce with these other countries
and this would be the
BEGINNING OF A PLAN
by which we can quietly slip in on England
and gradually get what belongs to US. The
adoption of Mr.. Blaine's scheme would
open up many new and profitable ways to
invest money, beside in the manufacturing
business"
w. c. Bernardo was as enthusiastic ad-
mirer of the proposed reciprocity plan as
any of those seen. ~ can see no reason"
said he, "why there should be duty on
anything that cannot be produced in this
country. see some of the Democratic pa
pers look upon Blaine's scheme as the be-
ginning of a general reduction in the tariff,
but don't take it that way, although there
are many things upon which a reduction
would be benefit. am very much afraid
if a reduction in the cost of production would
be necessary to enable manufacturers to
compete with the other countries. it would
be taken from the wages of the workmen.
1t is the same with manufacturers as with
merchants. When it costs me too much to
sell goods I begin to inquire where L can
reduce that cost, and invariable find re-
lief in the reduction of my expense account"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
ITS HOME is CHOSEN.

The Blind Institute Directors VIII Take
House in East End-Cannot be An
nonnced Until Paper. are signed-Deed
for the Permanent Site Made Our.
No meeting of the Executive Committee
OF the Blind Institute was held yesterday
on account of the absence of several OF the
members. The meeting will be held on
Monday or Tuesday. Notwithstanding this
fact the house which will be rented for
temporary home for the Blind Institute has
been selected. Only the formality Of sign
ing some of the papers prevents the publ
cation of the exact site.
The place selected is centrally located IN
East Liberty. The house contains IA large,
airy rooms and is fitted with all the modern
eonvenienees. The grounds surrounding it
are large and will give ample room for the
various outdoor sports.
Colonel W. A. Heron said yesterday the
place was satisfactory in every respect, and
while it was the choice of every member of
the committee they could not announce their
decision until after the papers were signed
and the action had been formally approved
by the committee as a whole. Percy +.
Smith expressed himself similarly.
n uumueE Vi meHDerS nI INC cOuHlLbcc
have been led to understand that Chief
Bigelow, while in England, was commits
stoned by Mrs. Schenley to settle the matter
of permanent site for the Blind Institute.
1t is further understood that Chief Bigelow
has the deed for the property back of the
Bellefeld Presbyterian Church, which is to
be turned over to the directors OF the Blind
Asylum for that purpose. Chief Bigelow
was asked about the matter yesterday and
did not make any denial of the above state
ment. He simply said:
Il am not connected with the Blind Insti-
tute. l did not say had deed for the
site. The directors of that institute will
know what they are to get in few days.
Mrs. Schenley is great woman and has
handsomely provided for them-in fact, be-
yond their expectations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
INTERESTED IN THE GAS SUPPLY,
Sensational Rumors Bring Two Londoners
to Pitfsbnrg With a Mission.

Sensational Rumors Bring Two Londoners
to Pitfsburg With Mission.
George W. Hersey and Lewis W. Leeds,
two Londoners, who visited THE DISPATCH
Exposition headquarters, held very favor
able opinion of the Pittsburg Exposition.
"But," said Mr.. Hersey, II would hardly
think you had space enough
to fully represent all the manu-
factures and industries of Pittsburg."
Mr.. Hersey said that he and Mr.. Leeds
were in the city in the interests of a large
company in London which has new system
Of saving gas. by scientific application of
the natural laws of combustion ard ventila-
tion. They have been watching the talk
about Pittsburg's natural gas supply play
ing out, and are in the city to try and dis
pose of the rights OF their patent.
Mr.. Leeds has been in London for mum.
Der of years, experimenting with gas heat
ing. He is wide-awake British American
and after getting Johnny Bulls money
assistance to push his plans through, has
come to this country on the syndicate plan.
He put in the ventilating apparatus of the
Pittsburg Court House, and before his de-,
parture for London, was professor under
the United States Governments corps of
experts on ventilating and heating. Mr..
Hersey is also an expert in the same line.
The London company hopes to make an
exhibit at the Exposition if space can be
obtained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
A Most Interesting Exhibit.

Chessman-Mann the expert opticians,
No. AZ Federal St, Allegheny, are located
at the west end of the gallery, Expo. bldg,
publicly, in America. the art of grinding
spectacle lenses. They have specially en-
gagged Prof. Caruss, of New York, with all
his instruments, to assist during the Expo
sition. They afford unusual facilities to
persons unable to find suitable spectacles
to have a proper examination Of their eyes
made; registering the name and address of
every applicant, together with the prescrip-
tion for lenses needed, affording visitors the
opportunity of ordering without further ex-
animation. They solicit the most difficult
cases and insert artificial eyes at their stand
by their painless method. Ask for their 32-
page book, "Our Eyes and How to Preserve
Them"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07
A LASTING SOAP.
Why q Professor Recommended Lady to
Buy n Cake of II.

Why Professor Recommended Lady to
Buy n Cake of II.
A young lady of this city is in consider
able of quandary over statement made to
her the other evening by prominent musi-
cal professor in regard to cake of soap.
Going into Sixth street drugstore she asked
the rosy:cheeked clerk for cake of soap of
a certain make. The very gracious clerk
brought forth the desired soap, and also q
cake of another kind which he recommended
highly as being of fine quality, exquisite
perfume and wonderful lasting qualities, all
of which the professor indorsed heartily.
So much superiority deserved a trial,
thought the young lady, and as she ex-
pressed her intention to invest in it, the en-
thusiastic professor dispelled any doubt she
might have about the wisdom of her choice,
at the same time arousing her curiosity as to
his method Of calculation, when he said:
Wonderful soap, one cake Of it lasted my
self and family-fve of us-three weeks
while we were away this summer, and it
surely ought to last you four weeks"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-07

it You are always sure OF seat
on the railroad, but you have to
take your chances on the cable lines II
the ears are not crowded there are always
enough women to take up the seats, and no
gentleman will sit down and allow lady to
stand. A man doesn't mind being polite
for one evening, but when il is kept up
night after night you get little weary.
Nov concerning the proposed war be-
tween the Duquesne and Pittsburg Traction
companies, think there is profitable field
for both. The people are here to be carried,
and Scent fare or even less would pay
them. AS long as the cable cars are so
crowded will stick to the railroad"