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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

IT is encouraging to note how quickly the
Republican organs tumble to the fact that the
story of an attempt to assassinate Breckin-
ridge, of Arkansas, was fraud The percep-
ton that stories of Southern political assas-
sinations may be works of the imagination, is
hopeful sign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THE action of the Principal of the School
of Practice in Philadelphia in directing that
the girl scholars should discard bracelets dur
ing school hours has evoked a variety of COM
ment. The comment, however, generally
misses the fact that this action makes the in
stitution a school of practice In good raste. and
common sense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

The attempt to find parallel between
the Hartranft campaign. of 1872, and the pres
ent fight is undertaken by the Philadelphia
North american with the net result of bring
ing out the fact that while Hartranft had a
war record, Delamater has not. The Repub-
lican candidate should put up prayer to be
saved from his organs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

The promptness with which the Repub-
licans discover that the excess of $4,000 by the
police census Of New York over the United
States was due to politics. indicates general
agreement as to the point that politics can
affect the figures of a census But which
census it affected the most Is still the disputed
question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

IT is reported that Colonel Shepard's
friends are making desperate effort to bottle
him. That is evidently the only treatment
possible. There is scriptural authority to the
effect that braying him in mortar will not do
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
THE suggestion that Gladstone should be

The suggestion that Gladstone should be
called ''the Blaine of England" in new novel
called 1.-THE Upper Ten," moves the New York
Press to exclaim: "Why shouldn't Gladstone
be thus known to Americans when Blaine is
known to the English as the Gladstone of
American Perhaps, if the Press will con-
slider a little. it may discover that
one reason why it should not be done is
that the antagonism between Blaine and Reed
might extend the practice to the extent of
calling Reed the Balfour of America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
AN ALPHABETICAL sOCIABLE.
Seven Letters Used Up by the HOstesses of
an Evening.

an Evening.
Not an A. B, e sociable, but an A, 3. c, d, E,
F, G one was given in the pretty little chapel of
the First Presbyterian Church on Wood street.
last evening 1t was the initial one lof series
to be given by the ladies of that congregation
alphabetically during the winterS and the
names of the hostesses last evening ranged
from A to G, and by their clever management
the chapel radiated with light andL resounded
with Joyous conversation and merfy laughter,
besides being redolent with the atoma of the
most delicious coffee, which was seryed with
cake that melted in the mouth.
a literary and musical programmed under the
supervision of Mrs. Pershing Anderson, was
greatly enjoyed and appreciated by The socaby
inclined people and compliments wei showered
upon the charming performers, The Reception
Committee was DR.. and Mrs. Purves Mr. and
Mrs. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Day, Mr.. kand Mrs.
Holmes. Mr.. and Mrs. Bigger and Mira William
Ewing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

"IN Pennsylvania politics are SO hot that
they have to put revolving fans on the ice
houses" remarks the Baltimore american:
We had not noticed that evidence of extreme
heat On the other hand the only locality that
seems to be red-hot is under the collars of the
Delamater organs when they are talking about
Emery
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
THEIR EIRSI EuSS.

HE squatter's cabin had grown to preten-
tious proportions during the 40 years he
had occupied it. The old man remained un-
changed, except for the effects of passing
years. The crowd of young people that had
collected at his house to spend the afternoon,
pressed him to tell them story of his early
life in that region. After little hesitation he
began: ':Lemme see, it's jist forty-ro' year ergo
at me an mer wife wuz maird an moved ter
this country fur ter set up fur ourse'fs. We
had er log cabin with on'y one room an er shed
fur ther stawk. 1 worked powerful hard er
clearin' Nv lam an er maxim or crap at ther
same time. Wife alters fetched mer dinner ter
me an she stald in ther fiep with me mon half
her time. We wuz happy. ez happy ez eff we
wuz rich. One mawnin' we had er fuss. dis
remember whut hit wuz erbout, but went
erway mad an lef her cryin'. At dinner time
she never come. Ilowed ter myself 'at she wuz
mad. an g. /, Let er stay mad eff she wants ter
Bimeby gifts so hungry 'at 1 started fur ther
house jist er bilin'. When got thar ever thing
WIZ thar 'ceptn' mer wife. Thar wuz mer
dinner ready fur ter take ter me, but wife
wuzn' thar nur thererbouts. L gifts skeered
an calls her, but no answer. FinelyI seed
ther dawg er comm. He axed me fur ter foller
him plain ez talk an done hit. He sot off
fur ther creek an me er follerin', Purity soon
ther bank an me arter him. Mex 1 heared
him bark, 'Yere she is jist ez plain. runned
whar he wuz an thar WIZ wife er layin' on
ther groun', pale an white ez er ghos'. She
smiled when she seed me an say, Tm so glad
yer come Then she p'inted ter er grape vine
full er grapes whut wuz on er er dead tree, an
she say, s. she, 4 wuz er tryin' fur ter git yer
them grapes fur yer dinner fur ter git yer in er
5ood humor with me. Err Inn broke an fell.
Yer amt mad at me now, air yer felt like
killin' mer fool se'f fur ever bein' mad at her.
Hit don't matter whut top her then. toted
her ter ther house an nussed her twell she got
well. wouldn' let nobody do nothin' fur her
but me, an she 'peared like she nuver wanted
no one to. Well, arter er while she got well
an we wuz happy ergln. That wuz ther on'y
fuss we ever had. Sence then eff on9 shows
signs er gittin' mad ther yother says grapes
an hit stops thar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

George w. Robinson, head bookkeeper of
the Singer Manufacturing Company. in this
city, was married in Baltimore last evening to
Miss Laura Rickster, a well-known belle of the
Monumental City, by Rev. MI. Muilin. OF the
will return to this city and settle in Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

IT is pleasant that the Hon. James Hustled
is not going to forsake politics for the debasing
occupation of mere money-getting. He has
been renominated for the New York Senate,
and will for another term content himself with
the modest profits of a corporation legislator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
1890

held in the chapel of the church, on Forbes
street, this afternoon and evening. The young
ladies will have beautiful fancy articles and
varied refreshments for their guests. The day
nursery which this society has started on De
Soto street, Oakland will receive the proceeds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
Joined in the Holy Bonds.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrArcH.I
BosToN, October 16.-Mr. Frank s. Cooper,
of Plttsburg, and Miss Anna W.. daughter Of
DR.. Edward Sawyer. of Bridgewater. were
married to-day at Bridgewatet in the presence
of a large number of well-known society people
from Boston, New York and Pitrsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
DEATHS OF A DAY.
George A. Deerfng.

WASHINGTON, October 16-Paymaster George
A. Deering, OF the Navy, on duty In the coast
survey was found dead in his bed at his house In
this city this morning. Death was due 10 heaFt
disease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
Welded AT HOME.
The Quiet Marriage of Miss Laura E. Lee
and Mr.. W. j. Lightner.

and Mr.. W. j. Lightner.
The lovely home of Mr.. Robert Lee, on Penn
sylyania avenue, last evening was the scene OF
the wedding of his niece, Miss Laura E. Lee. to
Mr. W. j. Lightner. The wedding was quite
private, only the immediate relatives of the
families being present. But the appointments
were elegant and carried out with as much
nicely as if for a much more ostentatious af-
fair.
The beautiful bride was gowned in white and
had as an attendant Miss Birdie Babst, who
was robed in pale pink. The officiating clergy
man was Rev. DIR. Prugh, of Grace Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

IT is one of the problems of politics how,
after the New York Sun has declared that Nc
Kinley is a better Democrat than Cleveland
the SUMS particular candidate can go to Ohio
and advise people to vote against Mckinley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THAT Austrian idiot who is trying to
earn fame by making long journeys inside of
trunk. needs to learn wisdom by falling into
the hands of American baggage smashers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
David Watson.

David Watson, an aged and well-known citizen
OF the East End, died at his home last evening at
8 O'Clock. He was 81 years old. Arrangements
have not yet been made for the funeral.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
STEAMSHIP engineers have to watch cams
a storm.

THE young Californian who held up stage
to secure money to finish his education would
have Jared better had he worked ana stolen
time enough for study.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
Benefit for a Day Nursery,

Elaborate preparations have been made by
the Whatsoever Band of Kings Daughters, of
the Oakland NJ. e. Church, for the fair to be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

COLONEL DUDLEY also seems to have
private business in Indiana at about this time
of the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

If Emery is a liar, what is Delamater, judg
ing from the evidence on file nowf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

He says Grover Cleveland is fraud. What
Grover has to do with the Billingsley dill and
other Pennsylvania ills passeth all understand
ing. Talk business, not nonsense, Mr.. Della
m
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

MUSICIANS have staff to lean upon.
WILLIE WINKLE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THE colicky melon and fresh garden greens
No longer whet the craving appetite;
But hot mince pies. with roasted pork and
beans,
Will soon make ghosts walk in the frosty
night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THE person who first goes on the book mar
ket with a marriage license guide will reap
profit, Judging from the number of letters re-
ceiyed from youths and maidens who are DER
Young to marry and who cannot gain the con-
sent of the cruel parent. Every mail brings
plea for guide to the nearest Gretna Green.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

The city needs a pilot. Organize a Bureau
of Information and steer the strangers through
the breakers. 1t won't break US but will make
US popular.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
GRAvEYARDs are full of buried treasures.

THE Beaver affidavit mill is turning out a
queer grlsr 1t may choke up the boiling ma
chine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

BEWARE of the man or the woman who is
always telling you something in confidence.
They only abuse your confidence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
The frog is compelled to leap for life.

THERE'S drum in the ear, but it does moi
drown the melodies of music or nature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THE light is slowly but surely being turned
on the Dark Continent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
1T takes nerve to have a nervy tooth pull

A YOUNG pig, loosely wrapped in brown
paper, was sent through the English mails re-
Gently and delivered to the addressee. If the
English p. o. d. is to be Uttered with such mail
matter the postmasters will surely squeai.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

LONDON women are heartily sick of dress re.
form humbug. They can't stand the divided
skirt. Petticoat rule will continue in all its
phases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

THE Press and the Pulpit can complete the
civilization of the world. We need powder to
cut away mountains for railroads and dig
canals for ships. But swords can be dispensed
with even on dress parade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

HOMES are blasted when blast furnace ex-
plodes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

STARVING people cannot live on sympathy
unless it is accompanied by soup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

The frost and the hotel holocaust has been
heard from. Look up the aues of the hotels,
blocks and tenements, and examine the fire
escapes, gentlemen. A peep in time may save
lives
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17
BLIND people must be led, not driven.

THE washerwomen want new scale. They
won't wait long for it, either.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

HER face was fair, her eyes were black,
Her dowry reached handsome sum;
He loved her, but alas, alack!
He could not wed the chewing gum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

CULTIVATE home and street etiquette and
let the drawing room take care of itself
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

If all women would boycott sealskins the
Behring Sea dispute would soon be settled.
Here's a chance to test your strength, girls.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19
ACTION TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE.

The currency measure upon which the
caucus of Republican Senators has
agreed ought to assure those timid peo-
pie who are chiefly responsible for the
monetary strineency that there will be
no legislation by the present Congress
that will disturb the currency and make
gold and gold funds more valuable than
silver and the paper based upon it. The
propositions which have been agreed
upon provide for an expansion of the
currency to some extent, but such in
crease will be based upon solid values.
The certificates it is proposed to issue
will be based upon the bullion value of
the silver. The plan proposed may, and
probably will, lead to the appreciation
OF silver, but there is nothing of the ell
ement of free coinage in it which would
change the currency of the country to a
silver basis and make gold an article
Of merchandise. All of the PROPOSE
tions to issue fat paper money are
rejected. There has never been any
danger that this Congress would
pass q free-coinage law or any
measure which would authorize the issue
of treasury notes not based upon re-
deemable values in bullion and coin.
Even if, under the pressure of the free
coinage influence at Washington, both
houses should pass such measure
neither branch could rally sufficient
strength to pass it over the Presidents
veto. The difficulty at the present time
is not so much an insufficiency of money
in the country as an insufficiency of con-
fidence. There never was so much
money in the country as at the present
time, and it would be ample if it were
not withdrawn from circulation by the
timid. The proposition of the Repub-
ican Senators will add millions to the
volume of the currency and fix it to firm
values. This being the case, and this
being the declared purpose of the Sem
ate, the timid should muster courage to
look at the matter with practical sense
and put their money into circulation at
fair prices before the increasing millions
which the government is putting into
circulation, and which they cannot con-
troll, crowd them out of the market.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19

They Are Very Great, but Must BE Paid For
In the Hardest Sort of Work.
T. c. C.Crawford. in New York Tribune.
The work of the Supreme Court involves
tremendous amount of drudgery, for
which physical strength is needed. Where
man is appointed to the bench who is too
old or too feeble to do his share of the phys
ical work of writing the decisions assigned
to him, the burden of the work falls upon
the other justices. Justice Miller was noted
for his physical and intellectual strength.
upon his broad shoulders the brunt
of the severest work of the consul
tation-room. He and Justice Field,
two of the oldest appointments of
the bench, were two Of the most vigorous
and Industrious of the justices. If the DEM
ocratic appointments had been men equaliu
rank and accomplishments to Justice Field
there would have been no reason for crit
icism. Justice Field is to-day strong phys
ically and is able to fulfill all of the work
which he has been called upon 70 do, but it
is question whether he would not live
longer IT he should not be called upon to do
80 much. 1t was possibly some thought Of
such favorable eyes upon the youthful
vigor and intellectual qualifications of
Senator Spooner, and it is further prob
able that the Presidents attention
through the Senator's disinclination ct his
time of life to enter what is practically
judicial monastery. Lawyers in the full
vigor and activity of the profession should
naturally shrink from the seclusion and
confinement of the high Office of justice
of the Supreme Court. Few people realize
how close this confinement is. A justice
has comparatively little freedom. The
Supreme Court is in continuous session
nearly six months, and the circuit duties
of the justices and their travels occupy
three or four more months. The rest of their
time is occupied often In preparing cases
already in hand for the opening term. AL
though the places are high and the honor
is great, yet the labor and the
confinement arc equally great No justice
can even visit Europe except by q flying
trip, and his personal freedom is limited.
He cannot take part in politics He rarely
has any intimates outside of his official as
s0ciates, for fear that some one will see
some improperly or indiscretion upon his
part He goes out in general society, bus
In a solemn and dignifed way. A Senator
or a member can deport himself gayly. and
pay the compliments of the season
to each new beauty as she appears
but the Supreme Court Judge can only
stand by and watch with ponderous grav-
ity the lighter phases of life. He must
avoid the semblance of frivolity, and the
slightest indlscretiOn in speaking of the
important subjects they have in hand
would be charged against him as q high
crime. He must be as watchful over his
personal reputation as virgin HIS relax
ations are only found at the elegant dinner
tables of Washington social life, at the oc-
caslonal stately receptions and. possibly.
In the best literature of the time, IN the
ieeting half-hours caught from his severe
work. In reality Justice has no spare
time. and for every hour spent from his
actual duties he has to make mp by in
creased labor.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19
THE ALLIANCE AND A THIRD PARTY.

Ine Democratic papers of the South
display great deal of uneasiness re-
garding the project of certain leaders of
the Alliance to form a new political
party. The Charleston News and Cour-
Ter is specially concerned, and addresses
the members of the Alliance who are
Democrats long editorial on the sub
ject. 1t says that the temptation to the
leaders in States which the Alliance has
captured. or in which it's membership is
numerous, to form a new party is very
great, and goes on to ask Alliance Dem
ocrats what they will do in the event
President Polk and his associates de-
clare that it is necessary to form third
party. 1t then says:
If they 60 with the third party they will
secure, OF course. a fair share of the spoils,
Dut tney Will leave the Democratic party
without leg to stand on. The solid South
Will be gone, and the Issue will be between
the Alliance and the Republicans. If they
do not, II they stick to the Democratic
party. yet the third party in the West and
Northwest will draw off all the majority in
those sections which the Democrats have
been counting on, and the fight Will again
be even between the present great parties,
9espite the glorious Democratic victory of
last fall.
The News and Courier says that its
purpose is to call attention to this dan
ger, and that there is only one way to
avert it, and that is "to kill the third
party, which can be done by the South
ern Alliances, which are the strongest
part OF the organization, serving notice
that they will have nothing to do with
It." 1t says that without the Southern
Alliance the third party will be hope
less faction. In conclusion, it calls up
on the State Alliances to declare against
tho third party at once> In this une.
ness may be found the secret influence
which led the leaders to declare the
Cincinnati national convention "off,n
and to appoint conference to take its
place.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1890

coming exhibition and of the connec-
tion of the government herewith, and
it is highly important that before issu-
ing if he should examine the legal ques-
tions involved so rs to protect the inter-
ests and honor of the government. That
is one of the things he is President for.
As Congress spent several months
wraneling over the bill and the COM
missioners several months more wrang-
ling over the site, it would seem the
President might be allowed few days
to investigate the proceedings before
issuing his proclamation. Whether he
is allowed it or not, he will doubtless
take it, and. when he is sure he is right.
he will 60 ahead.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19

THE New York Evening Post is pc
culiarly malignant in its abuse of the
present administration, and correspond
ingly ardent in its support of Mr.. Cleve-
land for reelection. We should be
pleased to have the Post state what has
occurred to cause changeln its opinion
of Mr.. Cleveland since May 90, 1888, when
it said editorially:
: The painful truth is that we donbt if q
single independent voter in this State of
the thousands who supported President
Cleveland in 1884, any longer attaches any
Importance to the utterances of the MEM
bers of the administration on the subject
of civil service reform. or any longer re-
fuses to believe that the Presidents prom
ises and professions have been violated or
disregarded on great scale. with the ut
most boldness, in sundry places and in
divers manners. and that men like Judge
Maynard and Surveyor Beattie have actual
ly been detailed or told off to practice as
much civil ser vice abuse as can be readily
concealed or disguised when they are found
ont and ex pOsed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-12-19


long lease of power. Irish home rule
would degenerate from the dignity of q
cause to the level of conspiracy. From
national issue 1t would become local
irritation. Having lost its standing and
support IN England, it would gradually
lose vitality at home, and, in short
time, die out altogether. Other issues
would arise and new leaders would come
to the front, SO that by the close of the
present century, only short ten years
now, the present Irish agitation and
ParneiPs once powerful leadership will
seem like thing of the distant past.
Thus it is not unlikely that the stu
pendous folly of one man may change
the face of British politics and the
course of modern history.