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slider it wholly in the light of the fact that
not even Offenbach has conceived a more
remarkable mixture of state affairs with
the escapades of decidedly minor grade.
The comic opera begins with the act OF
some Turks who emulated the act of "Jack
the Kisser" by kissing some ladies of the
Russian Embassy. No one will doubt that
the Russian ladies are more sincere than the
daughters of Major General Stanley in de-
claring that twas against their Wills" and
to be kissed by the unspeakable Turk
is an infiction against which civil
lied ladies ought to be projected. Yet
the course of the Russian ambassador in
seizIng the too enterprising Turks, imprison-
ing them at the Embassy and refusing for
some time to surrender them to the demand
of the Turkish Government is 10 be
criticized for an unnecessary lndiscreetness.
His suspicion was pardonable that the
Turkish punishment would be a farce, al
though it turns out quite otherwise; but
that should not necessarily involve an en-
tire escape from punishment. Russian
boots of thick-soled nature are supposed to
be obtainable at the Embassy; and even it
good strong clubs of nature to impress
the Turkish mind were absent, such whip
as the Russian general carries in "Fatinitza"
ought to provide an example that would,
without diplomatic protocols, establish the
right Of Caucasian danes in Constantine
pie to 60 unkissed.
There was room for suspicion that Russia
would not be sorry for quarrel with
Turkey on the protection of her ladies
from Mahommedan OSCILLATION. That view
is also forestalled by the outcome of the af-
fair; but even with the settlement that has
been made we commend to the Russians the
summary but undiplomatic remedy ofheavy
boots and clubs to break the heads of
oscuiatory Turks, withal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
AN UNFRUITFUL COMMISSION.

By Harrisburg telegram it will be seen
that the Revenue Commission, which was
Senator Delamater's device for reforming
the fiscal system of the State, bids fair to be
productive of large amount of negative re-
suits. Almost every element in the COM
mission has submitted each its own tax
theory, which all the other elements unite in
ejecting. The consequence is likely to be
that the State will drag on under its present
system of taxation for o time longer until
some other Legislature shall create still an
other Revenue Commission.
1t can be seen that the trouble with the
commission is by no means the lack of a
sufficient variety to choose from. Almost
every tax scheme has been presented, from
the single tax theory, which would put all
the taxes on land, to the farmers theory,
which would put the big end of them on the
corporations, with an intermediate PROPOSE
tion to raise the State revenue by an income
tax. Each of these schemes has been pro-
nounced upon unfayorably; and the one
thing that the commission seems to have de-
cided is that none of the so-called tax re-
forms will be accepted.
All of which, together with previous ex-
perience in the same line, may convey the
lesson to the people of Pennsylvania that
revenue commissions are but vanity and
vexation Of spirit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERANCE.

The eccentricities of the boycott have al
ready become famous in many ways, but the
one that has lately been started in Bayonne,
n. J., is unique in the platform on which
it bases its existence. The saloon keepers
of the Jersey village have lately raised the
price Of beer from seven to ten cents; and
that encroachment on the rights and well
fare of the citizens has produced boycott
on beer. The boycotters have issued man
i'esto in which they call on the public to
"keep temperate" until the seven-cent rate
on beer is restored to them. Besides the
peculiar nature of bold and united stand
for the public right of seven-cent beer
whether by the bottle or schooner is not in
evidence-the deduction from the recon-
mendation Of the boycotters, that the public
after they get the price of beer fixed shall
keep incorporate, is something delicious.
The people of Bayonne will stand having to
pay high prices for sugar and fuel; but
when that necessary OF life, beer, is ad-
vanced in price, they propose to resent to
the desperate and unwonted expedient of
temperance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
BANQUET AND OPEN MEETING,
Success Crowned the Efforts of the Knights
of the Golden Eagle.

Success Crowned the Efforts of the Knights
of The Golden EugIe.
The open meeting, followed by banquet, of
the Knights of the Golden Eagle was held last
night at Lafayette Hail. 1t was we'll attended
by the Sir Knights and their friends Past
Supreme Chief Edward s. Rowand, of Phila-
delphia, presided. After a brief address of
welcome he introduced in turn the speakers,
who are prominent members of the order
Lieutenant General l.. E. Stilz was the first
one. and made short address pertaining to
general topics of the order. He was followed
by Vice Grand Chief Jewel. of Maryland, who
spoke of the condition of the order in his juris
diction.
Past Grand Chief Howell gave recitation,
and was followed by Past Supreme Chief
Lewis. OF Massachusetts,, who referred to the
order in his State: Grand Chief of Records
Alexander, of Ohio, made short address, and
was followed by Major General Stafford, of
Philadelphia, and Past Grand Chief Lytle, of
Pennsylvania Grand Chief Benton Patterson
then announced the order of exercises at
Silver Lake Grove to-day. A special train to
take out the Communicates that will partici-
pate will leave at P. M When he had
flushed, an adjournment was made to
the banquet hail. where the tables were
graced by wholesome and substantial dishes.
Inc banquet was in honor of the Supreme
Castle and was successful and pleasing affair."
When the well-ladened tables had been at
appropriate and elegant. Coroner Heber Nc
Dowell, d. g. C., presided as the toastmaster.
Music was furnished by the Grand Army Or
chestra: The toasts were: Supreme Castle,
The Grand Castle. G. C. D. Cassellberg; Our
Sister Societies. Colonel w. d. Moore; Military
Branch, Lieutenant General L. E. Stilz: Our
Guests, I. 9. c. J. d. Barnes; The Press, s. K.
OF p. 1. Mccarthy; Our Homes, D. g. c. E. T.
White; Our Order, 8. V. G. l. w. Kelly, Our
Country, Major E. A. Montooth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
THE PaN.AMERICAN BANK.

The second of the Pan-American projects
is given shape in the message OF President
Harrison to Congress- recommending the es-
tabIishm ent of Pan-American bank under
the regulations of the national banking sys-
TEN.
The objections to which such scheme
would ordinarily be subject are obviated by
the statement that no financial responsibility
is to be assumed by the Government in con-
nection with this bank. But the PROPOSE
tion that it shall exercise the same supervi-
sion as over the national banks presents
some interesting questions. How, for in
stance, will the national bank examiners
exercise their supervision over branches of
the bank in Mexico or Chilli? We have no
doubt that these points have already at
tracted attention; but it hardly seems as if
they could be provided for without raising
some very delicate questions of sovereignty.
No doubt when commerce calls for it
bank of that sort will be very successful.
But to establish it before the demand for
other than the present banking facilities has
made itself apparent has a resemblance to
putting the cart before the horse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
PEOPLE WORTH READING ABOUT.

TsU Kwo YIN, the new Chinese Minister at
Washington, is stout man of 90 and has a
wife and one son. He was head Of college at
Pekin.
JOHN BAIRD, the Philadelphia millionaire.
is generous as well as rich. When his son
married he gave him wedding present of
100000.
SENATOR WALCoTT appeared in the Senate
Monday for the first time since his marriage.
He was warmly congratulated by fellow Sen
ators on both sides of the Chamber.
Miss CHARME BROWN, a Cincinnati belle,
can converse with fiuency in French, Italian,
Spanish and German. She also knows Latin
and Greek and is a clever amateur actress.
NINE. CATACAzY, widow of the ex-Russian
Ambassador, Is still beautiful women and
retains the glorious golden hair which was the
envy of her sex when she was in Washington.
EDWIN ARNOLD is writing new epic. 1.-THE
Light or the World" the subject of which is
the Founder of Christianity and His doctrines.
In this poetic way he is enjoying his leisure in
Japan.
MRS JAMES g. BLAINE. JR., has recovered
from her prolonged and distressing illness and
attended the performance of "Castles in the
Air. at the Broadway Theater, New York,
Monday night
BRONSON HOWARD mas Deen palQ SOU,UUU IN
royalties since his Shenandoah was pro-
duced in New York last September. He re-
ceived Sl2 500 for "Y oung Mrs. Winthrop" and
about the same amount for his Henrietta"
GEORGE W. McCRARY, of Kansas City, the
ex-Secretary of War, is dangerously i'll at the
residence of his son-in-law, DR.. W. c. Battler,
in ST. Joseph Mo-, and it Is feared thar he can
not recover. He is afflicted with a tumor of
the bowels.
GENERAL w. T, SHERMAN has accepted an
invitation to be present at a reunion of the
Army of the Potomac to be held in Portland
Me-, July 4. He will go, he says, in his private
capacity, and declines to be the guest of the
city or any private family.
MCGARRAHAN, the famous claimant at
Washington, is a typical lrishman of genteel
manners and with pleasant smile constantly
playing over his broad, smoothly shaven face.
President Cleveland refused to smile upon his
claim, but that didn't sour McGarrahan's dis
position any.
SENATOR AND MRS STANFORD sail from
New York Wednesday for Europe. After two
weeks stay in London they go to the German
spas, and will return to the United States
about the middle of September. They will be
accompanied by Mrs. Stanford's brother, H. G.
Lathrop, and II. E. Nash. the Senator's private
secretary,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
A Graceful BACK-DOWN.

The order which has been issued BY the
Superintendent Of the Census with regard
to the course to be taken in case of refusal
to answer the questions which have aroused
so much criticism, indicates that an easy
way has been found to back out. 1t is
hardly likely that the Department of JUS
tice will undertake to carry on prosecutions
in every district of the country where peo-
pie refuse to answer these questions. Per-
hsps the consideration of getting the in
formation sought for, whatever it may be
worth, as accurate as possible might warrant
the advice to answer the questions. But
the certainty that large percentage of the
answers will be inaccurate, makes it more
important that the Census Bureau should
take the means of obtaining accurate in
formation, both as to vital and financial
statistics which are available. Having
practically abandoned the mistaken method.
it should now take the right way to do the
work
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
NEARLY READY FOR WORK.
A Mntron Already Selected by the Bethesdl
Homo Mann cement.

A Mntron Already Selected by the Bethesda
Home Management.
A very enthusiastic meeting of the Board of
Managers of the Bethesda Home was held
yesterday afternoon, in the Hamilton building,
with Rev. ]. T. McCrory in the chair. After
devotional exercises the Committee on Solici-
tatlon of Funds reported nearly $1,000 having
been raised. 1t was the general experience of
all that the contributions had been made
freely and promptly. Another subscription of
$500 has just been made by prominent busi-
ness man.
Mrs. L. r. Jones was unanimously elected
matron, and committee consisting of Mrs
W. c. Moreland, Mrs. Huetz and Mrs. Jennie
Brown was appointed to prepare the house for
occupancy. If no bindrances interfere the
Home will be ready to be opened for work
within the next two weeks. 1t is determined
embarrassment. The managers expect to have
all the purchase money raised before the move
ment is formally inaugurated. 1t was voted
by the meeting to urge the public-spirited men
and women 70 send in their subscriptions, and
without delay give the enterprise substantial
support The necessity of a Home in Pitts
burg for outcasts is more and more apparent
to the managers. The work contemplated by
the Home is being now left undone. Much
credit is due the women of this enterprise for
hurrying their plans to execution.
W. r. Thompson & Co., bankers, Fourth
avenue and Wood street. and N. Holmes &
Son, 800 Market street, will receive amounts as
cusrodians for the board of management.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
WELCOME TO THE SCOTCH IRISH.

The first proceedings of the Scotch-Irish
Of the week will be filled with the glories of
that race. As Dr. Mcintosh intimates,
through our local columns, the men of that
race have been giving themselves to achieve
ment so long that they can afford to stop q
day or two and sound their trumpets over
what they have done. The convention that
opens to-day will afford them an opportunity
to do it, and there is no doubt that they will
perform that task with the same conscien-
tious thoroughness and success that marks
the other works of the race
1t is highly appropriate that gathering
intended to signalize the sturdy and success
full qualities of the Scotch-Irish should be
located in Pittsburg; for Pittsburg is largely
an achievement of that race. Other national
tiles have contributed to its growth and
aided in its progress; but the Scotch Irish
furnished the bulk Of its early settlers; and
the characteristics of conservatism, indus
try, solidity of character and deep-rooted
independence, are alike the qualities of
Pittsburg and the race which celebrates
itself this week. When the orators of the
convention wish to point to an example of
the Scotch-Irisn achievements they only
need to tell their hearers to look around
them.
Pittsburg will extend hearty welcome to
all its visitors. As the Scotch-Irish are
famous for tracing family ties through vari-
Gus degrees, they will have no difficulty in
perceiving that the welcome is that of
kindred, and that Pittsburg is a relation,
not many times removed, of the entire con-
vaufion
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
IF I WERE YOU.
were unn / often say

III were you, often say
To those who seem to need advice,
I'D always look before leaped;
I'd always think 1t over twice
And then I'D heave a troubled sigh
For, alter all, I'm only /.
I'd ne'er discuss, If were you.
The faIlings of my fellow men;
I'D think of all their virtues first,
And scan my own shortcomings then.
But though all this Ia good and true,
am but 1: / am not you.
If were you and half as vain,
Amidst my folly would pause
To see how dull and light u fool
was myself. / don't because
(And here heave plying sigh
am not you; I'm only 1.
III were you, no self sh care
Should chase my CHEEKY smile away;
I'D scatter round me love and hope;
I'D do kindn ess every day.
But here again find 1t true
That am j, and you are you.
would not be so very quick
To take offense, IL were you;
would respect myself. at least,
Whatever others say or do.
Alas. can no one tell me why
am not you, instead ofI!
In short, If were only you
And could forget that was I;
think that little cherub wings
Would sprout upon me, by and by.
st Nicholas for Jltns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
TEMpLARS GRAND PARADE.
Twrnfy-One Communicates Tnke Part In
the Lock Haven Demonstration,


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.t
LOCK HAVEN. May 2!-This afternoon the
Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of
the State, in full uniform on dress parade,
marched in splendid order to the music of l6
bands. They were led by the Most Eminent
Grand Commander. Sir Knight 7. G. Nipple.
and the other Grand State officials. The display
was magnificent one and was witnessed with
delight by vast crowd which lined the streets
in every direction. The parade was formed at
) lO:4a At IL o'clock the march began and the
grand column moved through the principal
streets. The procession was reviewed BY Emil
nent Grand Commander Nipple and the 9th er
officers OF the Grand Commandery at the grand
stand.
There were Il Communicates In line. Be-
sides these there were delegations from Cen
tennial, Potter. Jerusalem st Dinner and
other Communicates that marched with the
full organizations. The Corinthian' Chasseur
Commandery is the only mounted commanderY
in Philadelphia, and this is the first time they
were ever compelled to appear in parade dis
mounted. They had their horses ready but on
account of the muddy condition of the streets
which compelled the Grand Commandery to
take the pavements, tho Chasseurs also
marched on foot.
General Daniel A. Hastings was the center of
attraction as he marched in full Templar unit
form with Constans Commandery, of Belle
fonte. General Hastings was born and reared
not many miles from Lock Haven, and Captain
Kress, the Clinton county delegate to the Re-
publican State Convention, is instructed to
vote for him. While here General Hastings
was the guest of A. G. Hopkins and many old
neighbors and political admirers called on him
during the day. He declined to talk politics
st. Albans Drill Corps, of Philadelphia, gave
an exhibition drill at the reception at 8 o'clock
TINS evening. Music at the reception was fur
nished by the Mountain City Orchestra, OF
Altoona
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.

AN umbrella manufacturer is the only man
at present who is of more Importance than the ice
man.
MANHATTAN BEACH is to be abandoned.
One reason assigned is that people who were wont
to spend week two there every summer are
unable to pay ice bills and indulge in other luxu-
ries.
CALVIN s. BRIcE and George Gould, it is
said are on the outs. Calvin's pace is probably
too rapid for junk dealers like the Goulds.
KEMMLER is liable to lose the proud dis
tnction ofboing the first man to be legally electro
cuted in this country. The Canandaigua, N T..
murderer has been sentenced to die at the Auburn
State prison during the week beginning July 1.
kemmler should be delivered from his friends.
IT took some time to accomplish it, but it is
fact nevertheless that both of the Allegheny
clubs are now ''up foot'' in the pennant race.
Perhaps they Will see the error of their way and
win game. SO that they will soon have the honor
of being again called the Pittsburgs.
THERE were more Golden Eagles in circula
tion in Pittsburg yesterday than ordinarily, and
their fine feathers not in the least ruffled by
the vulgar gaze of our citizens.
SENATOR STANFORD is said to own the
largest vineyard in the world. His pocketsook ia
somewhat large, too, but the puckering strings ON
it are, as rule, drawn pretty tightly.
SOME one has footed up and computed the
requirements of the bills introduced in Congress
and makes a total of over q, 900. 600, OOO Hot
weather will be blessing in disguise this year. II
will not only be the means of muzzling the dogs.
but the Congressman. too.
For the next two or three days the Scotch.
Irish citizens of the United States will have the
freedom of this CITY, AS their forefathers assisted
in gaining that freedom, their welcome will GER
tainly be a royal one.
MANY females have been engaged as census
enumerators. They will work in sections where
the female portion run things and the male DOR
tion do nothing but saw wood and wash dishes.
OUR neighbors across the river claim that
their baseball representatives now travelling in
the East do not care about winning game for
fear of injuring the feelings of the effete East
Many Aleghenians would have catnip fit If they
should win game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
Social Chatter.

The directors, teachers and pupils of the
Forbes School, Sixth ward will give their
fourth annual reception tomorrow afternoon
from 1:30 to $3.50 o'clock in the school building.
corner of Forbes and Stevenson streets. Cit
izens of the ward and friends of the school are
cordially invited.
THE graduation exercises at both the Sharps-
burg and Etna schools took place yesterday.
At the Sharpsburg school a class of eight
passed the examination with high honor and a
class of seven in Etna. The exercises were in
formal.
e. a. KITzMILLER, of the firm of P. Duff &
Sons. of Penn avenue, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Alice d. Kitzmiller, Of Haw-
kins. have returned after an extended trip
through New Mexico and California.
MR.. AND MRS. A. Y. JACKSON, of Detroit.
are visiting friends in the East End.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
SENATOR SrANFoRp's scheme for h

SENATOR STANFoRD's scheme for having
the Government loan money on real estate at
two per cent, has one point of resemblance with
W. L. scotts proposition that the surplus
should be lent to the national banks at two per
cent. The agreement of the railway million
aires that the Government should lend money
to some one at two per cent. creates a suspicion
that they expect to get some of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
Five SIMS Act n. PaIlbenrers.

The funeral services of the late Michael
Dravo were held at the residence of his daugh.
ter Mrs. Joseph D. Long, Oakland, yesterday
afternoon. The services were conducted by
Revs. N. Smith and Benjamin f. Beazell, OF
the Oakland M. E. Church. The services were
simple and impressive, in accordance with the
wishes of the deceased. The pallbearers were
the five sons of the deceased, John F. bravo,
Frank s. bravo, William McC. bravo, A G.
bravo and James s. Dravo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
A FAITHFUL SWEETHEART.

Kunze, Who Was Tried for Completely In
the Cronin Murder, Married.
CHICAGO, May N.-John P. Kunze, the little
German who was tried with Coughlin, Burke.
OSulIivan and Beggs, for alleged completely in
the Cronin murder, was married this morning
to Miss Julia Hoyer, at st. Anthopy's Church.
During all the dark days of his imprisonment,
when it seemed certain that he would re ceiye
a long term of lmprisonment-ifh he escaped the
death penalty-his sweetheart stood by him
faithfully.
The young couple were given reception this
evening, at which Kunze was presented with
a solid silver water service by the LAWYERS who
conducted his defense. =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
Order of soloa's New Officers.

At yesterdays session of the convention of
the Order Of Solon the only business done was
the election OF officers. The result was: Su.
preme Past President, George F. NayIor. sn.
preme President, John M. Ball; Supreme Vice
President Q. L. McMillin; Supreme secretarv
BenJamin +: Beatty; Supreme Treasurer
Robert IT. J. 3 godfrey; supreme Medical Exami-
ner, w w. " Cole, NJ; D.; Supreme Chaplain,
Sherwood; Supreme Guard. William Aber.
crombie; supreme Sentinel, ]. II. Penske; su-
preme Trustees, F. Y. Over. John r. McKelyey,
Supreme Counselors Abraham Israel. A. j.
Rodgers and E. w. Morse; Supreme Finan.
ciers, A. b. Mundortf, A. F. Moses ana ]. S.
Winner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-28
WHITE HALL SCHOOL CLOSES.

The Orphans TO be Removed and the In
stitutiou Shut Up in June.
rPEc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHi
HARRISBURG, May N-The final examina-
tion of the pupils in the White Hall Soldiers
Orphans School was made to-day, and on
Saturday the institution will permanently
close All scholars without homes will be re-
moved to Mt. Joy School, where they will re-
main until June 90 when all in that institution
will be transferred to the Chester Springs
School, which has been leased for three years
from September 2 next.
The pupils in the White Hall School, num-
bering lS7 will all be placed in the Chester
Springs School.