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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
THE GORDON-ABEL WEDDING.
A Pleasant Matrimonial Event of Last Even
ing on Fifth Avenue.

A Pleasant Matrimonial Event of Last Even
ing on Fifth Avenue.
The First M. E. Church on Fifth avenue last
evening was filled with friends of Miss Jennie
Florence Abel and Mr.. Herr Gordon, who as
sembled to witness the ceremony that would
make them man and wife, Rev. David Jones,
pastor of the church, officiated at the happy
and ausplcious event The attendants were:
Maid of honor. Miss Louise Miller. of Lancas-
ter; bridemalds, Misses Annie Boschert Kate
Hoyle, Claribel Abel and Sarah Reed. The
best man was Mr.. Andrew Peake, of Grafton,
and the ushers were Mr.. Abner D. Miller, Mr..
Charles L. Berger, Mr.. John Davis and Mr..
Will Gordon, brother of the groom.
The bride was bewitching picture in white
India silk with drapery and full train, the
bodice decolletc over which flowed the long
bridal veil. The maids were all attred in
pretty Kate Greenaway costumes, and with
the bride and her handsome groom, presented
an attractive tableau as they formed around
the altar.
A reception given at the Abel residence on
Penn avenue concluded the wedding festivi-
ties. and on a late train Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don left for Washington
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
THE ARTIST AND THE SEA.

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.1
An artist sailing. saw the sea,
He had not seen the sea he saw,
So when he saw the sea, said he,
81 saw the sea, the sea I'LL draw
But while the wondrous scene he saw,
The sea became sight to see,
Said he, II see the sea I'D draw,
May see scene in drawing me.''
Now, when he saw he'd seen the sea,
A scene lie saw he could not draw,
His stomach sec-sawed so, the sea.
Could see more than the artist saw.
'.Oh, woe is mel 1 see, said he.
81 thought I'D draw the sea saw,
And while / cannot draw, see
The sea saw, my stomach draw"
AMPUM, Pa, OctoberS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

THE OBSTINATE FAMILY" and "a KISS in
the Dark' we're successfully given last evening
at the Mt. Washington Library under the man.
agement of Miss Edith Smithson. The per-
formance will be repeated this evening, with
the Improvements gained by previous rendi-
tion.
A LARGE number of friends last evening wit
messed the wedding of Miss Louise K. Becker
and Mr.. Samuel F. Boyd, which occurred at
the residence of the BRIDES parents in City
View.
A BAZAAR was held last evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. s. R. Sloan by the ladies of the
Eighth Street r. P. Church, of which Rev. DIR.
Sloan is pastor.
THERE will be an oyster supper in Emory M.
E. Church this evening"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
DEATHS OF A DAY.
John Drew Cav.
ray DUsLAP,s CABLE COMPANY

rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.]
LONDON. October 9.-Mr. John Drew Gay
Journalist well known in London and America,
died to-day of dropsy. He began his London
career on the star of the Daily Telegraph over 20
years ago and afterward represented that paper
in Constantinope. He was its special corre-
spondent during theRusso-Turkish war, and also
served with the Turkish forces. For that and
other services, honorary, civil and military
honors were conferred on him by the Ottoman
Government. After his return from the East
Gay went to Los Angeles where he spent some
years in agricultural and commercial pursuits.
On coming back to London he Joined the staff of
the Echo. half-pennv afternoon paper, and was
candidate for the representation of Camborne in
1885, in the Liberal- Unionist interest He was
defeaded by NJ. Charles Augustus v. Conybeare,
the Gladstonian Liberal candidate,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
HOW DO YOU V0TE2

Some More Popular Topics for Exposition
Visitors to Ballot On.
This is the sixth week of the Exposition.
The topical voting pastime inaugurated by
THE DISPATCH will be continued till the close
at Its headquarters, in the commodious space
occupied by the Brunswick -Balk- ColIender Bill
lard Company. This week some vital topics
have been selected, and all are requested to
vote yes or no in THE DISPATCH Poll Book,
which opens and closes with the Exposition
every day and night.
FRIDAYS VOTING TOPIC.
Should the Exposition be Kept Open for a
Longer Period Next Year? ? Open to lady
and gentlemen voters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

and intelligent basis, that the majority can
be won over.
This educational process may be slow. yet
there were signs that it was taking effect in
at least some of the Southern States, such as
Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and West
Virginia, until the party in an ill-advised
hour, took up legislation on distinctively
sectional and partisan basis Colonel
Shepard makes the announcement of the
extra session exultantly. This is his usual
misjudgment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
THAT'S A FACT.

OVER in Allegheny City any day may be seen
loafng in the park a couple of seedy-
looking individuals of nondescript character.
They smoke dirty pipes and try to puzzle each
other with conundrums. Here is one:
Bill-Why is the Speaker of the House like
great English novelist?
JOEL dunno.
Bill-Cause he's Maine Reed. (Mayne
Reid.) Seer
Ina-Thatis
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
GOLD PLOWED UP.
An Old Farmer Accidentally Uncovers
$4,000 Worth of Spanish Coin,

$3,UUU WOflh OF Spanish CO1ns
PORTSMOUTH, O., October 9.-Nicholas Bos-
vein. an old German farmer while plowing in
his field near this place yesterday, turned
up a heavy, rust-eaten iron lid, beneath
which was a vessel containing IS, 900 worth
of Spanish gold coin, most of which
bore dates over 100 years old. No living soul
can tell how it got there. 1t may have been
buried by one of the early French settlers, who
was afrerward killed or driven away by In
dians. Some years ago strange parties were in
this vicinity digging in different places after
night.
1t was ascertained that they had a chart of
mysterious directions, which had been left by
a man convicted of highway robbery, who died
in the Ohio Penitentiary a great many years
ago, after having confessed to having buried
stolen money in the vicinity. So far as known
the strangers never succeeded in finding the
object of their search. This may have been the
treasure. At any rate Mr.. Boswein is some
s. 1000 richer by the accidental work of his plow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
DIDN'T CHANGE THE LETTER.
Miss Garnet Robson Now the Wife of Ed
mund d. Refs.


mund d. Refs.
A charming home wedding last evening re-
suited in Miss Garnet Robson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Robson. of Isabella street,
Allegheny, becoming the bride of Mr.. Edmund
D. Refs. of Birmingham. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Norcross, of the Pitts
burg Academy, and unattended were the
youthful couple. The BRIDE was gowned in an
exceedingly pretty toilet OF white faille fran
caise, over which fell Ill graceful folds drapery
of silk ribbon tulle. with bands of ostrich tips
edging the bodice.- White roses and white
gloves completed the costume, which was so
effectively set off by the handsome somber
attire of the stalwart young groom.
Miss Robson, that was, Is sister of Hon.
C. w. Robson and Mr.. H. C. Robson, an
Allegheny Councilman, and belongs to a
very old Allegheny family. The groom is a
very prosperous young business man. connected
with the Furnace Company of Birmingham.
A reception was given after the ceremony,
at which Kennedy catered. afler which
Mr.. and Mrs. Refs left on the fast line, for
Eastern points. They will be at home at Lake
View Hotel, on their return.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Merely a Slip of the Tongue.

From the Chicago Herald.J
Governor Campbell began speech to the in
mates of the State penitentiary the other day
by saying: II am glad to see SO many here"
Heapologized, however, by saying that he had
fallen into this manner Of opening his cam
paign speeches. but as he knew that he was ad-
dressing Republican crowd that would vote
the Republican ticket il they were out, he
might have meant what he said.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
COVERED WITH FRoG-sKIN.
How Man Was Flayed Alive by Doctors to
Save His Life.

Save His Life.
INDIANAPoLIs, IND, October 9.-The strange
case of man fayed alive and afterward pass
ing through an ordeal of unparalleled expert.
ence has been brought to public attention here
by the recovery of Wesley Kellar. a wood
worker. who fell into a steam vat at the In
dianapolis veneer works two months ago. His
flesh was cooked and the doctors decided tn at
there was the one chance in a thousand of, saw
ing his life by removing the skin from his body
After two days this was done. He was peeled
from head to toe.
Frogs skin was grated on as the dead skin
was removed. The operation proved com
plete success, and the man has recovered suf
ticiently to be able to return to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

THE Philadelphia Record is publishing
plans and specifications Tor building dwelling
houses upon non-infammable and slow-burning
lines. The necessity for greater care in the
methods Of construction is a matter that
builders in Pittsburg might consider with ad-
vantage. The greater part OF the loss by fire is
due to 6imsy, inflammable material and care
less construction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
PREPARING FOB THEIR TEA PARTY.
Catholic Ladies Getting Ready for Great
Social Event,

Catholic Ladies Getting Ready for Great
Social Event.
A preliminary meeting by the Catholic ladies
interested in the annual orphans tea party was
held Yesterday afternoon. at which an organ.
lzation for the coming event was partly effected.
About 25 ladies were present in the reception
room of the Cathedral residence, where the
meeting was held, and great deal of enthusi-
asm was exhibited, and an evident desire to
make the coming tea party outrival any of
the previous ones. Owing to the impossibility
of successfully heating the Exposition build.
ing, Lafayette Hall will again be utilized. and
will blossom out into such beauty, with the
artistic hangings and decorations, that its an
tiuuity will be entirely forgotten.
The 10Th of November is the day decided
upon for the event which is of such local i'm
portance, and the tables, always burdened with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

Depew enjoys in New York has brought to him
unsolicited the offer of the nomination for
Mayor from the Republicans and the allied
Republicans and County Democracy. He has
declined both offers. The only nomination he
bankers after will not be ripe until the sum.
mer of 1899. and it is not probable that he
will wait for it to be offered him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

SPEAKER Reed says that the American
people have the most ridiculous reverence for
United States Senators. and wishes they conld
visit the Senate some time, ''and see the old
grandmothers in action" Perhaps if the
American people had visited the Capitol any
time during the last session of Congress they
might have preferred the behavior of the
grandmotherly Senators to the rowdy knock
acknowledgement, swearing. bulldozing door.
smashing performances under Speaker Reeds
management
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
FAITH DIDN'T SAVE IT.

A Child's Death Caused by Its Parents
Idiotic Belief.
URBANA, O.. October 9.-The authorities are
investigating the death OF child of j. K. Det-
wller and wife, who live near Kennard. The
parents are firm believers IN the faith cure"
theory, and belong to religious sect that
teaches that doctrine. A few days ago their
child took sick with fever. and instead of call
ing their physician had one of their sect come
in and anoint the child with oil and pray for its
recovery. who on leaving the little sufferer
said: sIf the Lord wills the sufferer will re-
cover; If not it will die, and no human will
avail to save it."
The ravages of the disease were too severe
and the child died. The mother also took sick
and refused to have physician until indignant
neighbors brought one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

The death of Mrs. Booth, the wife of the
leader of the Salvation Army in England has
been an occasion of rejoicing instead of grief
to the Salvationists- lot that Mrs. Booth was
not greatly beloved by the Army, but they are
won't to regard death as a promotion, a going
home, and so joyful event. 1t is fact that
the Salvation Army sets a good example in
simple Christian faith to religious bodies Of
greater age aud dignity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Mass Meetings Delusion and Snare.

From the PhiadeIphIa LEDGER
Judging from the highly colored reports Of
the Republican and Democratic meetings ad-
dressed by Mr.. Delamater and Mr.. Pattison,
both must be pretty sure of being elected by
this time. The correspondents do not seem to
appreciate the fact that the small towns In the
interior of the State are visited by circus only
one day in the year, and that the citizens from
the entire countryside will turn OUT to q man
10 listen to any prominent political speaker
In politics there is nothing more delusive
than big mass meeting-unless it be big
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A BIG CONSPIRACY CASE.

The President, Attorney General and Others
Made Defendants.
KEoKUK.IA la, October 9.-Giles Otis Pearce,
printer, journalist and lawyer, brought action
for conspiracy in the Federal Court some time
ago against Clinton and Davenport persons.
Yesterday he filed voluminous amendment
to his petition, in which he includes Governor
Boise and the Attorney General of Iowa. Pres
ident Harrison and the Attorney General of
the United States, as well as dozen other
prominent persons among the defendants. The
petition and amendment weigh 20 pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A Feather In a Horses Throat.

CINCINNATI October 9. - Albert Loos,
butcher living at Harrison, has valuable
horse which is suffering from what is supposed
to be a feather in its wiudpipe. 1t is thought
that while eating hay he picked up and swal-
lowed the feather, which has lodged in his
windpipe. All efforts to dislodge the obstruc-
tion have proved unavailing, and it is thought
tha horse will die
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

all the delicacies of the season. will be presided
over by ladies from the following congrega-
tions: St Paups Cathedral, Pittsburg; ST.
Peters Pro-Cathedral. Allegheny; St An
drew's, Manchester; st. Mary's, Lawrenceville:
St Johns. The next meeting. at which the
officers will be elected. will be held ON the 10th
of this month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

The address of the Allegheny County
Republican Independents reveals no new issue,
but it lays good deal of stress upon an old
one that Mr.. Delamater and his friends would
like the intelligent voters to overlook.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

Evangelist Ben Hogan is now engaged in
missionary work in Butte City, Mont. holding
his first service on Sunday last in the opera
house. Mr. Hogan visited Butte City six years
ago and the results of his labors then are still
remembered with satisfaction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

PITTsBURG desires to show her guests
all she can. and a fire in the morning and a
murder in the evening enabled the fire and
police departments to give practical illustra-
tion of their efficiency,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
In Thatcher's Favor.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
WOOSTER, October 9-The United Presby-
terian Synod adjourned to-day after voting in
faver of Prof. O. j. Thatcher for the Chair of
Ecclesiastical History in the Allegheny Sem
irnr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

LITTLE things like fire and water cannot
conquer Manager Harry Williams. He shifted
the scenes yesterday after the fire and deluge
with speed that startled even those who knew
him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

The weather yesterday was a cheerful
contrast to what we have been having lately.
An ideal autumn day, in fact of the sort that
America alone can show
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

CENTRAL AMERICA is not off the fire yet
Guatemala and San Salvador are still simmer
ing on the stove of war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A Warning to Ingalls,.

FrOm NtW IUIh WUrIusT
Senator Ingalls, has returned home and pre-
sents a melancholy picture as he wanders de-
iectedIy over the Kansas prairies, confronted
on every hand by signs erected by the Farmers
Alliance, Keep Off the Grass"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
THE CHAPERON.

CUE and Nell lived on the home farm in
Washington county. Sue had. according
to her father "a rich farmer, who had stopped
raising corn and taken to raising OILY, been
eduicated. Nell was homo bird. and didn't
want any larnin'. Once in while she had been
to Pittsburg Last week she wanted to go to
the Exposition, but father was bothered with
rheumatism. and mother couldn't stand the
racket, she said.
So Nell decided to go alone.
what" said Sue "a young girl 90 to Pitts
burg without chaperon. Why Nellie, it is
perfectly indelicate.''
Hear that, pop. Sue says I must take a
chap along, cause Pm delicate. Weigh 147
pounds. Never saw doctor. Go along, Sue.
want no chaps along o. me-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

THE popularity which DR.. Chauncey NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
RossER AT CEDAR CREEK,

THE true reason why the Confederates lost
the battle of Cedar Creek had never been
told. Every Confederate that was there says
that it was due to the stampede of Rosser's
Laurel Brigade" but very few know what
caused the stampede In the brigade was the
Charlotte Cavalry, of Charlotte county, Va.
The Captain of this company was Thomas
Smith. who, to add to his martial appearance
wore a corset. He led his gallant company on
the field and Rosser was just about to order a
charge when Captain Smiths horse stepped
into stump hole. The sudden jerk broke the
corset string. The swapping cord made report
that sounded like bomb to the battleless
veterans and with one accord they followed
their gallant leader from the field. throwing
the remainder of the brigade into panic and
riding down the infantry that were supporting
them. Captain Smith always said that he left
the field to get new corset string, but he never
proved it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
OUR SHORT STORIES.
NOT SO STUPID AS HE LOOKED

| A DOZEN years ago a garden was located in
the eastern end of that long and narrow
| southern watering place, Hot Springs, Ar
| kansas. sail visitors to that little city among
the delectable mountains, at the time indicated.
| will remember this garden contained bear
which served as the principal attraction to
draw a crowd to which atrocious beer could be
| sold at 10 cents glass.
One hot day in July, after bruin had 'rasseled
down" Black Dan, a burly African employed
| for the purpose. and had robbed a beehive,
the rightful proprietors Of which lacked the
| spirit to defend their rather limited stock of
| sweets, an amusing incident occurred.
'Its swindle. hippodrome! growled
| youthful fellow conspicuous for his white duck
suit and shiny silk hat. "Pll bet that those
lazy old drones will call around after their
share of the rakeotf.' Then himself and
friend followed bruin, as he was led away to
an open space among the pine trees and
fastened to q stake by chain, something like
80 feet in length. Left to himself, the animal
began travelling round and round in the largest
circle his tether permitted.
"The stupid brute" growled the fellow, as he
poked the animal with his silk umbrella.
The bear receded little and then continued
his circular tramp, swinging his head sleepily.
Each time he approached the twain, the one
with the umbrella struck him and the two
laughed in unison. Soon various onlookers
observed that bruin was dragging n good deal
of slack chain behind him. and tn at his annoy
ers we're standing upon his beaten track. Sud-
denly, with a quickness hardly to be expected
from an animal of his ungainly motions, the
bear rose to a standing posture and seized his
tormentor in his enormous arms. The next
instant they we're rolling over and over across
the circular spot of ground. Soon bruin re-
leased his victim and ambled to the stake in
the center of his domain, beside which he sat
in undisputable enjoyment of the scene.
The tramping ground of bear is not the
most cleanly place imaginable, and though the
man was not hurt physically, his white cloth.
ing and fine feelings had suffered sad injuries.
He left that night for his home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

MANAGER WILLIAMS, of the Academy of
Music has been tried by fire before. We sim
cerely hope that he will arise from the ashes
again in good shape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

A MARRIED woman in Brooklyn had her
picture taken sitting on an other than her
husbands knee. 1t is needless to State that the
picture is now being inspected by jury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

Tho they've not imported any.
It's lust as easy for artists who design show
bills to dress their female characters as not
The costumes cost them nothing Throw in
little more drapery, gentlemen.
Ex-PREs1DENT HAYES income will increase
since eggs are heavily taxed
SOME men are lean even if they do live on
the fat of the land.
THE fellow who embraces one of the life
like models in millinery store hugs de-
luson.
PERHAPS the Comte de Paris will have
better opinion of Republics when he returns to
France.
ELECTRICITY is working wonders. No one
alive now can even imagine where it will end
The SONS have penchant for improving on the
WORK of the fathers, and iI will go on forever.
ELoPEMENTs, suicides and divorces seem to
come in streaks. Does bad weather make US
bad?
ARURLEsoUE actress has a pair of stage
shoes holding ia buttons. She calls them
'1eg-boots." Diamonds and hairpins complete
her costume.
LET the voter this remember
At the polls in next November:
Men, not measures, are at stake,
Not the tarif-that's fake.
RACE track bookmakers do not have to Sc
cure copyright.
THE barber can pull your nose without Civ
ing otfense.
WE are not worried by what people talk
about half SO much a. we are BY what they are
thinking about. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

PERHAPS the fellow who sends contribu.
ton to the conscience fund is endeavoring to
purchase sleep.