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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
A THING OF BEAUTY.
The Blue Room of the White House
HandsOmer Than Ever.


GFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, November A.-It has been
reported that the new furnishings of the Blue
Room in the White House cost $4,000. That
is a mistake. as the entire appropriation for the
year was but S25,U00, and all the refurnishiug,
cleaning and repairs were paid for out of that
sum, and there is still enough money remaining
to pay the expenses of running the Executive
Mansion to the end of the fiscal year.
The State reception room has been rendered
most harmonious and beautiful apartment
through the painstaking care of Mr.. Harrison
The scheme of color is based upon blue, which
is relieved by golden bands and lines and the
pure white of the lace curtains. The silken
tapestry that lines the oval wall was woven in
Paterson. N. j.. from special design approved
by Mrs. Harrison. The ceiling and frieze is
work of permanent decoration that need never
again incur great expense. The room was
thrown open to the members of the press this
evening anG the first formal reception TO be
held will be that to the Brazilian Commission
ers who are expected to arrive here this week,
and will tender medal from their Govern
menI to President Harrison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
PLANS FOR THE WINTER
Considered by the Local Institute for Sacred
Literature.

The Executive Committee of the Pittsburg
branch of the American Institute for Sacred
Literature met at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms yes
terday afternoon. The regular meeting of the
institute will be held next Monday to adopt
plans for carrying out the coming winters
work. The meeting of the Executive Commit
tee was held to arrange the plans and recon-
mend them for adoption. The committee
adopted resolutions to recommend a course of
lessons In the New Testament on the life
of Christ by DR.. Riddle of the Western Theo-
logical Seminary, and second course from the
Old Testament, covering the period from the
division of the kingdom down to the time of
the fall of Samaria. The latter course is Sim
liar to those in the Sunday schools during the
first six months of 1891. S .
Prof. McCenahan, of the United Presbyte-;
rian Theological Seminary, will have charge of
the second course if it is adopted. Ways and
means for conducting the winter school for the
study of the English Bible were discussed
Courses in Hebrew and probably Greek will be
recommended at the meeting on Monday next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

IT is understood that Gilbert and Sullivan
are going to make the American abroad the
subject of their next operatic satire. That
may be good subject for their humor, but it
still remains the fact that the quarres of
operate authors as recently exemplIffed by
themselves would be the richest vein they
could strike at present. But perhaps Messrs
Gilbert and Sullivan think their quarrel such a
burlesque as to defy satire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
EUGENE FIELDS PRIZE.
He Returns From Europe With an AK Used
by Gladstone at Hawarden.

He Returns From Europe With an Ak Used
by Gladstone at Hawarden.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
NEW YORK, November 24-On leather seat
in the office of the Sturtevant House this after
noon sat a man with an ak balanced upon his
knees. Now and then he lifted the ak, hand
ling it awkwardly yet lovingly. This man with
the ak was Eugene Field newspaper man, poet
humorist. He had just returned from six
months of European travel and seemed glad to
be back
The ak is a memento of Gladstone, being
one recently used by the Grand Old Man in
Telling trees at Hawarden. Mr.. Field secured
1t from Gladstone. through Prof. Oscar Brown
ing, of Kings College. The AK is of great
du1led. The heel is Clipped. The handle has
many dents in it. Mr.. Field regarded his prize
with eyes full of tender pride.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

EX-PoSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES
asserts that, "there was no necessity for the re-
cent panic in Wall street." What does not the
President of the Lincoln National Bank regard
the desire of the Rockafellar-Gould combina-
ton to first squeeze and then gobble the stock
of various railroads rs creating a necessity? II
the will of the coporate kings is not a necessi-
ty it would be interesting to learn what does
constitute that condition in Wall street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE present attack on Stanley for injur-
ing the character of dead men, after the dead
mems friends have attacked him. is the most
modern example of the tabled complaint of the
wolf because the stream was muddied below
where he was drinking
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
The Beethoven's Concert.

The Beethoven Quartet Club will give the
first concert of the season tomorrow night,
and very delightful event it is sure to be. The
programme has already been published in full,
and it is only worth while to remark again that
the appearance of such an accomplished singer
as Miss Clementina de We're will make the con-
cert even more notable artistically than the
many previous efforts of this devoted little band
of Pttsburg musicians. The concert will be
given in Old City Hall, and it is to be hoped
thatit will attract an audience as large as its
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

BALFoUR's official declaration that the
Parnell, is likely to move in the way of con-
tinuIng the Irish leaders hold on his followers
more than anything that could be done by his
supporters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
Andres Greilich.

Andres Greilich, of the best known old
gentlemen of the city, died yesterday at his home
on Thirty ninth street. Mr.. Greilich SO years
old The funeral will occur tomorrow from his
late residence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

1t is seldom that financial and political
ability are united, as they were in this man,
with love for sport and refined taste in
art. From picture gallery to a race track
or political caucus is far cry, but it was
within the range of August Belmont's ac-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

BROOKS, as a leading candidate for
Speaker in the State House of Representatives,
suggests the question whether under his
Speakership the House will be expected to
make good the pledge of that campaign circu-
lar, in which Mr.. Andrews promised the saloon
keepers that the Brooks license law will be
changed by the Republicans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
THE POOR BEING IMPROVED
Semi-Monthly Report of the Work of the
Association.

Association.
Tie semi-monthly report of the work done by
the Association for the Improvement of the
Poor is as follows: Number new applicants, 3D.
families visited 493; families aided, 227; persons
included, S67 visits to the poor $685. visits for the
poor. 50: situations obtained, 8: days work OBJ
tanned, SO: children placed in Sabbath school, s;
children placed in public school. 2 Groceries
distributed: Six hundred and forty-two loayes
of bread. 206 pounds of rice, 1S6 pounds of oat-
meal. 263 bars of soap and 19i quarts of corn
meal. Diet dispensary: One hundred and nine
teen quarts of beef tea, 8 pints of mutton broth,
AS pints of milk, 6U1 pounds of tea, % pints of
cream.
The regular annual meeting for the election
of officers of the society for the coming year
will be held next Monday
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
ADvENTIsTs TRIAL POSTPONED.

Owing to the Absence of His Counsel, Hon.
Don Nj. Dickinson.
MEMPHIS, November 24.-The November
term of the United States District Court con.
vened here to-day. Judge E. s. Hammond
presided. The trial of F. NJ. King, the Seventh
Day Adventist from Obian county, was contin-
ued over until January owing to the absence
of Hon. Don M. Dickinson, counsel for the de-
fendant.
now a writ of habeas corpus, he having been
arrested fined and imprisoned by the State
court for plowing his field on Sunday He is
member Of the Society of Seventh Day Adven-
fists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
HONORs FOR THE BRAVE.

Secretary Window Awards Medals to Life
Saving Men.
WASHINGTON, November 24-Secretary
Window has forwarded seven gold life-saving
medals of the first class to Hon. George Adams,
Member Congress, of Illinois. for presentation
to Mr.. Lawrence o. Lawton. keeper of the
Evanston ILL.,, life-saying station and members
of his crew, George Crosby, William Ewing
Jacob Loining, Edison B. Fowler, William L.
Wilson, Frank NJ. Kindige.
Medals were awarded for saving life at the
wreck of the steamer Calumet, which was
totally lost near Fort Sheridan, on Lake Michi-
gan, November Is. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
War on a White Sheet.

Frederic Villiers. the famous artist and war
correspondent of the London Graphic, ,lectured
last evening. in the NJ. E. Church of Sewickley,
to large and intelligent audience. His sub
ject was "War on White Sheet" and by
lantern slides it was illustrated. 1t was the
second lecture Of the Sewickley Valley course.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
THE CONTROLLERS REPORT.

Mr.. Lacy's Statement in Reference to
Affairs of National Banks.
WASHINGTON, November 24-The annual
report OF Mr. Lacy the Controller of the Cur
rency, contains full information in reference to
the affairs of national banks, and covers the
operations of the bureau for the II months end
ing December l3. 1890.
During tins period 3O7 new associations have
been organized, 50 having gone into voluntary
liquidation and nino have been placed in the
hands of receivers. The net increase is 248,
costituting larger growth than during any
similar period since 1865 The number of active
banks on October 81 1890 was 1857, which is an
increase over any previous date.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
The Musical Event of To-Day.

The Beethoven Club. at Old City Hall this
evening" is the musical attraction of the day.
Sgnorina Clementina De We're. the lovely lady
and singer who has succeeded in creating such
furore over the entire country in the past
year, is the soloist of the evening The
.Kreutzer Sonata" will be played by F. G.
Toerge and Carl Retter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

The determination of the Department of
Public Works to have all the unfinished street
contracts finished up before any new ones are
let, is good one. Unfinished streets are at
present the bane of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
In Honor of Dr. atabop.

The staff of the Allegheny General Hospital
met yesterday and passed series of resolu-
tions eulogstic of the life and work of Dr.
Thomas Mabon. He was a member of the
hospitals consulting staff.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE army board, which is charged with
the duty of finding good magazine rifle for
the army to use. should discharge that duty
carefully. After it is done, it will be larger
task to find good army to use the magazine
rifle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
gun. He is more interesting on the warpath
now than he used to be.

gun. He is more interesting on the warpath
now than he used to be-
THE sinner need not discuss creeds; any one
of them will put him on the right track.
THE Berlinese have subscribed only 20 marks
toward a charity hospital for Koch's patients.
This is rather remarkable.
THE present spell of weather deserves our
heartfelt thanks.
THE best way to treat a rumor Is to follow it
up and see what there is in 1t.
COAL banks are not the safest places for
money, after all.
How would 1t do to send some idle baseball
batteries to the seat of the ghost dancer
THE summer girl is now outgrowing last sea-
sons bathing suit. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

BRAZIL proposes to have a continental
fair. After Chicago has divided her Fair a few
times oftener, the fragments of it might be
bought up to exhibit at Brazil as an example of
American enterprise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
DEATHS OF A DAY.
,JOseull Chesnut.

Joseph Chestnut died yesterday afternoon, at
the age of 80 years. He was travelling salesman
for ID. Chesnut & Co.. dealers in leather which
posttfon he held 10 years. He was very popular
With those who knew him, especially the men
with whom he did business. The funeral will oc-
ctra
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

WHILE the Republicans are discussing
what they will do in the next session, they had
better consider the interest they have in giving
their Democratic opponents taste of fairness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE American copper syndicate is now
finding out that artificially high prices bring
their own penalty by increasing production SO
that the prices have 10 como down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
This is Turkey Week.

From the New YORK Tribune.1
To Democratic newspapers: Haul off your
roosters. This is the great American turkeys
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
Re2. Thomas C. Hartshern.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, November "a. The Rev.
Thomas G. Hartshorn, of Pontiac, for Is years
General Agent Of the American Bible society, Is
dead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
DIR. F. Nodine.

NEW YORK, November A.-The steamer La
Bourgogne, from Havre, arrived this morning.
DR. F. Nodine, of Cleveland, died of consumption
during the voyage and his body was brought to
this port. He was 30 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
WILL KEEP SILVER AT HOME.

The GuatemaIan Government Levie IS a
Heavy Export Tax.
WASHINGTON, November 24.-The Depart
rnent of State is informed that the Govern
ment OF Guatemala has imposed an export
tax of 81 "a per pound gross weight on silver,
coined or in bars.
The reason given for this action is the in
creased price of SILVER in the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
AN AFRICAN EPISODE.


To the heart of Darkest Africa missionary
went,
Bent on telling dusky cannibals that they
should all repent.
He was clad in lofty purpose had neither shot
shell.
Only beads and gaudy calico to please the
Afric belle.
This missionary left us, and he is still away;
His friends have all concluded that he's in the
consomme. -
In their minds they draw picture of steam
ing copper pot,
Round which the hungry cannibals at meal
time used to squat. s
Since then some other teachers; tho of a diff
ferent school,
Have visited the region where all relish mis-
sion cruel.
They were scientific fellows, of a literary
turn,
And the cook'ry of the cannibals they set
about to learn.
For a bit of painted calico they bought a
chubby child,
And placed it in kettle, round which dusky
heathens smiled;
Then they watched 1t simmering nicely, until
it was done brown
renown.
Thus they revenged the mission man, the
tables neatly turn'd;
Where creamy white skin simmered once black
cuticle they burnd.
And now in Darkest Africa many a dusky
group
Tells how the pale-faced scientists put dark folk
in the soup.
IT'S human nature to get all you can and
keep all you get. and Jay Gould is working it
for all it's worth.
THIS is splendid weather for hunting quail
and Indians.
VESSELS are running on the Banks of New
toundland, but they have not yet suspended.
WALL street is paved with bad Investments
THE Congressional Record will soon resume
publication. A large number of new contrib
utors will be added in a short time and the
publishers hope to offer the public some fresh
and entertaining matter. The tariff serial has
been concluded, and they expect to present the
opening chapters of anew story, entitled "The
Force Bill or, How to Ballot With Bullets"
if the author has sufficiently recovered from
recent illness to prepare the copy.
IF you follow shadow you will only run
into the dark.
WHEN the millennium comes it is safe TO as
sumo that bells will not have to be used to call
people to church.
THE man who is always saying 81 observe,
cannot see further than his nose.
SAILORS always weigh the anchor before the
ship gets under way.
STAGE marriages seem to be about on par
with stage love.
WHEN there's a screw loose on an ocean
racer it means great deal.
THE spiritualists have ghost dances, but
they are perfectly harmless.
SINCE the Indian has been associating with
the pale-faces he has learned how to handle a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
FINANCIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINA.

Canton Dollars Made LegalTender, and May
Lead to Paper Money.
WASHINGTON. November 24.-The United
States Minister to China has informed the De-
partment of State that the Canton dollars and
parts of dollars made by order of the late Vice
roy, Chang Chlk Tung, have been made a legal
tender in all parts of China. He says the intro
duction of this coinage, unless tampered with
will undoubtedly work financial revolution in
China, and it inaS possibly result in the estab-
lshment OF a national bank and become the
basis of paper currency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
TO SELL THANKSGIVING CAKES.

Plan OF the Calvary Church SisterhOod for
Christmas Charities.
The Sisterhood of Calvary Church will old a
Thanksgiving cake sale in the parish building
of the church tomorrow afternoon, from
until o'clock. Homemade cakes of every
kind, and numerous other Thanksgiving
luxuries will be on sale. The young ladies will
serve tea and chocolate during the afternoon.
The object of the sale is for Christmas
charities and as it is the first affair of the kind
ever given in the city. the ladies expect great
results.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
ANOTHER CONTRACT LET.

Wood, jerks & Co. Get the Joiner Work on
Pittsburg's Postoffice.
WASHINGTON. November 24.-The Secretary
of the Treasury to-day awarded the contract
for joiner's work on the Pittsburg public
building to Wood, jerks & Co., of Cleveland,
at their bid of Sl22 OO0 and the contract for the
heating apparatus for the same building to
Samuel j. Pope & Co., of Chicago. at their bid
of S46,S5O
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

BUFFALO BILL has jumped from the parlor
to the plains, and has taken charge Of a portion
of Uncle Sans Wild West show. This is the
best advertising opportunity Bill has had since
he went into the business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

Vols, No. 29l.-Entered at Pittsburg Postofice,
November Il. lsS7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

A NEW JERSEY woman named Blessing,
who was cared for by Pittsburgers, has dis
appeared without even blessing Her benefac-
tors What's in a name, after ALI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
THE doubter is always generally in the dark.

THE Steubenville ladies who want to muzzle
skirt dancers should give them little more
muslin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

The doctor stands at the cradle and the
preacher at the grave. Between the two the
lawyer manages to pick up good living.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SOCIETY prophets predict gay season in
Washington next winter. Those who will soon
forsake the Capital might as well have good
time while they can.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
Business Omce-Corner Snithfleld
and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House

News Rooms and Publishing House
rs, II and 70 Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE. ROOM q,
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK. where
complete files OF THE DISPATCH can always be
found. Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
vcuience. Home advertisers and friends OF THE
DISPATCH, while in New York, are also made
welcome.
THE DISPATCH is regularly on sale at
Bren5QaoS 5 Union Square NeaU York, G7d Il
dre. de rODe,d, Paris, France lChere anyone
Icho has been disappointed at a ho:et netcS
stand can o6tdin it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SINCE the Indian has been associating with
the pale-faces he has learned how to handle a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
The present spell of weather deserves our
heartfelt thanks,

The best way to treat rumor Is to follow it
up and see what there is in 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE sinner need not discuss creeds; any one
of them will put him on the right track.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE Spiritualists have ghost dances, but
they are perfectly harmless.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
WALL street is paved with bad investments.

VESSELS are running on the Banks of New
toundland, but they have not yet suspended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

WHEN there's screw loose on an ocean
racer it means a great deal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SOME folk would sooner be beggars in soci-
ETY. than leaders in the working world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

ENvToUs people should be pitied. but not
petted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

IT'S human nature to get all you can and
keep all you get and Jay Gould is working it
for all it's worth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE man who is always saying 81 obseryen
cannot see further than his nose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SAILORS always weigh the anchor before the
ship gets under way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
ey, but we get it on tick just the

SELF-MADE women are quite numerous, :but
they are of little use in the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

STAGE marriages seem to be about on a par
with stage love.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

COAL banks are not the safest places for
money after all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

WHEN the millennium comes it is safe to as
sumo that bells will not have to be used to call
people to church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
THEIR FIRST BANQUET.

The summer girl Is now outgrowing last Sc
sons bathing suit. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THIS is splendid weather for hunting quail
and Indians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

THE sweetest songs are those still to he sung,
The finest pictures have not yet been hung;
The rarest flowers have not yet been born,
The brightest Jewels have not yet been worn.
But Love will be the same as it is now.
Still meeting lips will seal the marriage vow;
For so it was it is. twill ever be,
Till sweeter bliss comes with Eternity.