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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
FAME, WEALTH, LIFE. DEATH.
What Is fame !?

What Is fame?
IT'S the sun-g1eam on the mountain,
Spreading brightly ere 1t flies;
'Tis the bubble on the fountain,
Rising lightly ere it dies;
Or, IL here and there hero
Be remembered through the years,
Yet to him the gain is zero;
II but only In the air
May be heard some eager mention OF their name,
Though they hear 1t Tot themselves, 'tis uch the
same.
What is wealth?
'Tis a rainbow still recedtng
As the painting fool pursues;
Or toy that youth unheedinR,
Seeks the reader way to lose;
But the wise man keeps due measure,
Neither out of breath nor base;
He but holds in trust his treasure
For the welfare of the race.
Yet what crimes some men will dare
But to gain their slender share
In some profit, though with loss of name or health,
In some plunder, spent on vices OF by stealth.
What is life?
Ills the earthly hour of trial
For life that's but begun;
When the prize OF self-denial
May be quickly lost or won;
'Tis the hour when love may burgeon
To the everlasting flower:
Or when lusts their victims urge on
To defy immortal power.
Yet how lightly men ignore
All the future holds in store.
Spending brief but golden moments all in strife,
Or in suicidal madness grasp the knife.
What Is death?
Past Its dark and mysterious portal
Human eyes may never roam;
Yet the hope still springs immorth
That 1t leads the wsnderer nome.
oh, the bliss that lies before US
When the secret shall be known.
And the vast angelic chorus
Sounds that hymn before the throne.
What is fame, or wealth, or lile4
Past are praises, fortune, strife;
All but love, that lives forever. cast beneath,
When the good and faithful servant takes the
wreath. The Academy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
CAMDEN's sPOOK.
several Persons Claim TO Have Seen Old
Ouaker's specter.


CAMDEN, July a-The phantom specter Is
known as the Quaker Ghost" and several per-
sons claim to have seen it within the past week
in the vicinity of the old Quaker meeting house
on Walnut street.
Samuel Harris, a cabman. of No. 1Ol North
Second street, claims that he saw the ghost
while out walking with q young woman he
alleges that the ghost followed him and his
companion, when the latter tainted Harris
says he discharged a revolver, but when the
smoke cleared away the white object mad as
appeared.
George Sparks, of No. 2l7 Bensen street,
claims to have seen the white apparitton whlle
driving home one night recently from Hadden-
field. He says that his horse suddenly stopped,
and when he got out of the carriage to tnyesti-
gate he saw a white object in the middle of the
highway, few yards from the horse. he
seized his whip and started toward the specter,
when he was seized with that peculiar feeling
that rendered him almost powerless to move
He then met policeman, who told him that II
was the old Quaker ghost, who was always
prowling in that neghborhood.
Gravedigger Stow says that he saw the gnosb
while he was sitting in the kitchen Of his mouse.
He heard \ woman screaming for help, and
colored woman soon came up to his place. Sne
was greatly excited and called Slows attentlon
to a white object not far away. Stow looked
in the direction indicated by the woman and
saw the object, but he has been unable TO ac-
count for it. He says he does not belleTe In
ghosts but what he saw was certainly a very
strange object
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
A Man Well Thought OF.

From the Altoona Tribune, Rep
The Democratic State Convention yielded to
policy and turned down that typical Demo
cratic leader, William A. Wallace, because it
believed that Robert E. Pattlson is the only
man who can make inroads on the Republican
strength. In this action it must be conceded
that the Democrats displayed judgment and
discretion quite unusual, for Governor Patti
son has thousands of friends among the Re-
publIcans of the State who admire him as a
man, and think well of the record which he
made during the time that he occupied the
Gubernatorial chair. AS for the Tribune. while
it will advocate the election of Mr.. Delamater
it will refrain from abusing Ex-Governor Patti
son, of whose merits as a citizen and an official
it has high appreciation. He is indeed a foe
man worthy of our steel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
PRODUCTS OF BUSY BRAINS.
A List of Inventions by Clever nechanics
of Three States.

of Three States.
New patents (from o. D. Lewis. patent at
torney, No. 13l Fifth avenue, Pittsburg)
issued Tuesday, July, l, 1890, to Pennylvania
Ohio and West Virginia inventors:
Edward Armstrong, Allegheny, system OF
distributing cooling liquids for refrgerators John
ID. Bowder and A. b. Thomas, Kane. Pa, ink
stand; W. H. Chaplin, Toledo, manufaetorY
handles for cutlery; Albert T. Claypool, Toledo,
rubber tire for wheels; Lone F. Dennison,
Perza, o., carpet stretcher: Byron j. Douds,
Kent, o., permutation locks; Reuben Enstein,
Meadvile, plumb level; Alvin 2. Harris, Pitts
burg, j. n. Curry, Williamsburg, assignees Of
one-eighth to W. A; Rose Rochester. and
cutoff; Calvin Z. Fitzpatrick, Tallman-
vile, Pa. grading or road scraperi
Peter Z. Little, Dayton, o., disk harrow: Joseph
l.. Lowry, P1ttsburg, steam pumping engine;
Harry Northwood, Martins Ferry, mold for Or
namental glass manufacture; John ID. Riggs.
Dayton, o., belt dynamo meter; John Romse,
Lima, o., attachment for churns; T. Z. Taylor.
Bridgeport, o., Derforating machine; Benjamin
+. Todd. Allegheny. assignor Of one-half to H y.
Pittsburg, apparatus for drilling wells; Lucian
b. Martin. Fostoria. o., inkstand; James w
Vaughn, Greenville. vehicle gear; George y.
Wachtershauer. Williamsburg sewing machine;
Frank q. Waterhouse, Pittsburg. hydraulic pro-
pulsion; Montgomery II. Watson, Dayton, o.,
envelope seaIer; Oliver b. Shalaberger Roches-
ter Pa, dynamo electric machine; William
Snee, Pittsburg, electric railway signal appa-
ratus; Isaac DeHaven, Allegheny, cooking stove
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
AMONG THE HUMORIsTs.

She docking over the programme)- IL see
this is a Wagner night How do you like Wagner
He-I don't know much about his music. but
don't like his parlor cars as well as DO Rull-
man's.-Chicdgo Tribune.
Collector Ito Skimgullet)-I wish you
the money every day.
skimgullet-Wen, it would suit me better, too.
if you came at night; I'm never here then
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Mr. Wanamaker-A meteor fell on farm
in Kansas, and the farmer sold It for enough 70
paw of a mortgage 49,,
Mr. Harrison-You don't say! wen nave 70
mt A heavy duty on meteors.-Puck.
nAnd so vour brother has given up rum
..,,,na M,cbaeI. 1 am glad of it. You know I
nsysr couId regard it as q strictly honest busi-
ness" ..... -.
condttion much.'
..What do YOU mean?''
..He,s dealer In antique furniture now.''-
PUCK.
.sHeuryr' cried Mrs. Won Toodles, grasp
,,n her somn olent husband by the arm, ''HenryI
There are burglars in the house, Get right up,
and 20 DOWN.
..IJtter nonsense, my dear, ~ returned Henry.
.sYou wouldn't have a man Of my social position
assocIating with burglars, would you? You
astonish mel''-PNck
Miss Eugenne-Where did you say you
resided In Newport. Count?
Count-Right on the bluff, Miss Eugenne. on the
bluff. ''-1he Arena.
Rosebelt (about to pop)-Do you ever
ponder on futurity, Mrs. Gorham2
The Widow Gorham-I haven't thought much
about it yet. The Suburban took every cent
could rake and scrape, and my horse was dS-
tanced.-Judge.
TO THE GIRLS OF THE PERIOD.
Tocharm you. Art seemed once efectusl;-
Then your taste grew intellectual;-
You were witty, wise or quizzlcal:-
Now your craze Is culture physical.
But though you should turn Buddhistical,
Or gymnastical and fstical;-
Through all change, depend upon It,
Your first study Is your bonnet7-Pvek.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
W. C. WHITNEY RETURNS
And Denies That He Had Any Idea of Be-
coming Tnmmnny's Lender.

And Denies That He Had Any Idea of Be-
coming Tnmmnny's Leader.
Ex-Secretary of the Navy William c. Whit
ney returned from Europe on the White Star
steamer Majestic. He was as brown as a
berry, and had the appearance of man who
had had thoroughly good time.
On being asked if he was to take the leader
ship of Tammany Hall he said There Is
nothing in it. You know 1t has always been
my policy since my return from Washington
not to affiliate myself with any of the local or
ganizations, and don't see anything at present
to indicate any reason why should pursue a
different course henceforth. Beside, / don't
see that Tammany Hall is in want of a leader.
1t seems to me that Mr.. Croker is doing very
well where he is. He is a strong, level-headed
man, and genuine favorite with his followers,
as well as with people outside of the organlza-
ton. haven't read his testimony before the
Fassett Committee, and / therefore cannot
Judge whether or not the situation Of affairs
has materially changed as far as the investiga-
ton is concerned or not"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
CURRENT TIMELY TOPICS.

liz owners of ocean vessels dislike to interfere
,,ith gambling on board their ships. the question
arises would they feel justified in interfering to
prevent u murder!
THE Ohio and Pennsylvania baseball league
managers are teleeraphing around the country for
an umpire. Any young man with a castiron con-
stltutiou and no fear Of glycerine explosions or
earthquakes. should apply at once at jamestown.
Two or three umpires who commenced the season
have resigned to save their friends from burying
them.
THIS ia the day that we all celebrate, with
the execution of candidates. Their day falls upon
November
TODAY is the Glorious Fourth of July-if it
doesn't rain.
A SMALL sack of pounded onions tied about
your neck will assist you materially in getting to
sleep. But If you would prefer to be hung, that,
of course is your business. Oil city BLizzard
THIS is the season of year that city folks visit
their country relatives.
LITTLE JOHNNY DAVENPORT, of New York,
it is said is the author OF the lodge bill If passed
he will have lucrative position until death over
takes him.
GLASS manufactures announce Lnab Inc
price of mirrors will be greatly advanced, which
causes the Boston Herald to remark that 1t is a
great blow to vanity.
RICHARD CROKER is going back to Germany
to resume his baths. cold, unfeeling people
wonder why Tammany Hall doesn't follow suit.
IF those 4, 900 900 punches of firecrackers had
not arrived this week to-day's celebration would
have been dismal failure. Once more the China
man has come to our rescue.
THE Fat Woman's Club in New York City
has proved a failure. AT Atameeting few days
ago the weather so hot that they were unable
to gossip about their neighbors and the club i'm
mediately disbanded. This hot weather is doing
a heap of good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
The Best Under the Circumstances

From the Cleveland Leader; Rep
Mr.. Scott. of Erie nominated his candidate
for Governor of Pennsylvania, Robert E. Pat
tison, on the first ballot yesterday. defeating
William A. Wallace, the veteran Democratic
leader, very easily. Pattison was elected to
the same position in 1882. owing to the Demo
cratic tidal wave in that year. and to the fact
that there was Republican split and two Re-
publican candidates in the field. Unembar-
rassed by Mugwump favor he could probably
come as near to election as any Democrat in
the State, but the auspices under which his
canvass for the nomination has been conducted
will lose him a good deal of Democratic sup
port. Pattison's strength in the Gupernatorial
contest is the strength of Mugwumpery and
free trade in Pennsylvania; and they are also
his weakness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
Celebrated His 1o5rh Birthday.

LAPoRTE, IND, July 8-Henry Edick, of
st. Joseph. Mich, celebrated his 1o5th birth
day yesterday. He was drummer boy in the
war of 1872. going to the front with his father.
He was born in Deerfield, O., June Is, I7S5, and
moved 70 St Joseph on the ninety-ninth ami
a gray hair among his plentiful locks, and 10 re-
markably preserved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04

ACCORDING to the latest information,
there should be 4S stars in the banner which we
salute to-day. But SO many new States have
entered. SO many are on the threshold of the
Union that the most careful patriot may be
pardoned perplexity about the exact number of
States. Wyoming was unable to get in in time
for to-days celebration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
On the Side of Pure Governments.

From the New York World. Dem.I
The Democrats of Pennsylvania have risen
to their opportunity. The nomination of Ex
Governor Pattison was the best that could be
made. On all questions of political reform
Governor Pattison is on the side that makes
for pure government. He stands on platform
that is worthy of his record He is Demo-
crat and the Republican party's majority is
enormous, but if corruption has not entered
into the bone and sinew of Pennsylvania Quay
will be branded and Pattlson will be elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04

BOTH Delamater and Pattison have
earned their holiday to-day if hard work in hot
weather can do it They should have twenty
four hours In which they can celebrate free
from discussion of Pennsylvania politics. and
with reference only to the glory Of the founders
of the Republic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04

THAT extreme heat has tendency to de-
rangement of both the physical and mental
constitutions has often been argued from the
number of suicides which the hot summer
months witness. The sad event in this city
yesterday in which q young man highly re-
spected, of unimpeachable integrity, and hav-
ing the promise of an excellent future before
him, fell a prey to dependency, was another
instance in point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
CHRIS MAGEE SPEAKS
What He Thinks of the Two Gubernatorial
Nominations.


Nominations.
From the Philadelphia n orth Americana
Chris. Magee. gripsack in hand and bearing
no traces of his recent political wrestling
match, was seen at the Stratford Hotel last
evening, and though time. tide and trains wait
for no man, and the doughty representative Of
Pittsburg Republicanism was anxious to be
getting home, he found time to say few
words about the Scranton ticket. "The Demo
cratic party" he said, has made the strongest
and most logical nomination In its power, and
Mr.. Pattison will certainly poll a heavy vote
No; don't go SO far as to say that he will win,
but there is a great deal of dissatisfaction
among the Republicans throughout the State,
and Pattison is sure to make good rum"
The North american man mildly suggested
that any existing soreness would have passed
away before election day rolls round. to which
the Pittsburg chieftaiD tacitly assented. "Of
course" he went on 1.-The fact that vital national
issues, such as the tariff and the silver ques-
tion will be before the people next November,
and the further fact that Congressman are to
be voted for and Legislature elected, which
in its turn will elect a United States Senator,
will have great weight with our people and
will tend to control their course" And having
thus gently intimated that he had an idea that
Delamater would manage to pull through the
Smoky City statesman went on his westward
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE,

Editorial Clippings Ffom Democratic and
Republican Pnpsrs-His Nomination Cen
ernlly Acceptable md His Election Al.
most Certain.
From the Harrisburg Call. Rep.j
In addition to the fact that MIR. Pattison will
not receive many Republican votes there is
considerable antagonism to him in his own
party. There are quite number of Democrats
who were dissatisfied with the manner in which
he conducted his administration. Whether
they will allow this dissatisfaction to induce
them to vote against him or refrain from voting
at all, cannot be told. but unless there is con-
siderable change of feeling there will be some
Democrats who will not vote for him. The
number of these may be sufficient to Offset the
Republican votes that he will receive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
FoRTIFICATIoN OF WINE.
A Machine Which the Government Won't
AIloxv M It Depletes Her Revenues,

Machine Which the Government Won't
Allow, as 1t Depleres Her Revenues.
TOLEDO, O., July 3-An important case was
decided by Judge Rix, in the United States
District Court, yesterday. Andrew Wehrle,
ahe Middle Bass wine grower, has been using
an invention by which his wine might be forti-
fed without placing therein 10 per cent of alco-
hol. Wehrle. By his ingenious device, pockered
about $50, 900 per year. The Collector of In
ternal Revenue at Cleveland entered informa-
tion against Wehrle. claiming the full tax
levied on distilled spirits and forfeiture of the
machine
The case was heard before Judges Jackson
and Rix at Cleveland some months since,
and yesterdays decision sustains the Govern
ment, judgment for amount of tax and for
feiture being rendered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
DEPARTED FOR DELAWARE.
DR.. Purves und Family Go Away for the
Heuted Term.

Heated Iofms
Rev. George Purves. d. D., pastor OF the
First Presbyterian Church, with Mrs. Purves
and their little ones, departed last evening for
Delaware county, there. among family relatives
and friends to spend the coming two months.
During the PASTORS absence and that of the
majority of his congregation, the church will be
in that state known to housekeepers as house
cleaning, and will be renovated thoroughly with
fresh paint and varnish, new carpets and pew
cushions besides some very artistic decorations
and frescoing. which will add wonderfully to
the interior of the sanctuary.
While Rev. Dr. Purves Is absent it is prob
able, too. that Rev. DR.. Appegarth, the new
pastor of the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church:
will be addressed by his own name instead OF
that of DR.. Purves, which is now quite ire
quently applied to him on account OF the strlk-
ing resemblace which he bears to DR.. Purves
Indeed the resemblance has been the cause OF
much embarrassment to various people VINO
have claimed friendly relations with the re-
Gently arrived pastor and addressed MIN as
DR., PurVes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY. JULY 4. 1890
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons Ieaving the city for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forwarded by earliest
mail TO any address at the rate Of 90 cents per
month. or Sc 50 for three months, Sunday edf-
tion included. Daily edition only. zoe per
month, Sc for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, II care be taken in all
cases TO mention both old and 1eiD address,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
BEsIEGED BY A SNAKE.

Persistent Efforts of n Large Reptile TO
Enter n House.
COLUMBUS. IND, July 3.-Mrs. E6 Price
was sitting on her portico and saw a large
blacksnake coming toward her. She ran into
the house and closed the door. when the reptile
sprang at the door. thrashing the air with its
tail and making Kissing noise. Mrs. Price
looked out at the window, when 1t sprang at
her, but fell down and disappeared under the
house.
About an hour later the reptile made Its ap-
pearance at the back kitchen door and crawled
up the step and entered the house. when the
hired girl gathered up the poker and dispatched
his snakeship, which measured feet l0H
inches in length.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
Nellie Writing n Book.

Nellie Bly, is resting quietly in New York
after having finished book entitled, "Nelly
Blys Book, or 70 Days Around the World. She
has no intention of lecturing again, her first ex-
perience in that line having been amply sufi-
Gent for her. She has severed her connection
with newspaper work for the present, but may
take It up agail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
WAITED THIRTY YEARS TO WED.
Mans Devotion and Woman's ConstaI
Tested and Not Found Wanting.

Mans Devotion and Woman's Constancy
Tested and Not Found Wanting.
MARTINsvILLE, IND, July 3.-Major Will
lam Jordan of Lawrenceburg, and Miss Maria
Kepner, of Cincinnati, were married recently,
the result of a betrothal entered into 30 years
ago. When the war broke out Jordan enlisted
and was frightfully wounded. His dependent
mother looked to him for support and the mar
riage was postponed until her death. However,
she is still alive.
NTwelve months ago Jordan was stricken with
paralysis, and thereupon Miss Kepner went to
his bedside and renamed his constant nurse.
Realizing that he was dying man, Jordan in
sisted that their marriage be no longer delayed
and the wedding followed. Jordan recently
received S3, 900 arrearages of pension and an al
lowance of S72 per month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
WILLIAM L. SCOTT PLEASED.

He Says the Pattison Ticket VIII Win In
Pennsylvania Without Doubt.
From the New York Sun.1
The Hon. William l.. Scott, of Erie, one of
the shrewdest politicians Pennsylvania ever
produced, was very well pleased with the Ie-
suits of the convention when found at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel last night.
"Pattison and Black" he said. THE ticket
cannot be beaten. 1t will sweep the State. 1t
is the strongest ticket which could possibly
have been named, and am glad the Democrats
of PENNSYLVANIA were awake to the great ad-
vantages given them by the occasion. 1t is the
strongest kind of a ticket on good sound plat
form and will win. No doubt of it, it will win,
sir
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
shut Down for Two Weeks.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
SrKUBENvILLE o., July S.-The crucible
works here have shut down for two weeks, to
allow the men to fish with the glassworkers.
The wor KS have not been idle one day this year,
and the men need a rest, and that is the only
reason for the shut down. The company will
no doubt embrace the opportunity TO make
repairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
WITH THE SCHOOL TEACHERS.
The Thirty Sixth Annual Meeting Ofthe State
Teachers Association.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
MAUCH CHUNK, July S-The thirty-sixth
annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State
Teachers Association will be held here on the
Sth, 9th and 10th of July. Prof. Brecht, of
Lancaster county. is one of the committee hav-
ing the arrangements in charge. The Associa-
tion will be welcomed by Prof. Hyde, of Le-
high University, and Mr.. Barber, a member of
the School Board. DR.. Edward Brooks, of
Philadelphia, and Miss Mathilde Coffin, of Mil
lersville, will participate in the discussion Of
the old and new in education. Wednesdays
session will be occupied with memorial ad-
dresses on the life and services of the late
DIR. Higbee, by Ex-Governor Hoyt and members
OF the Association. Thursday, Prof. Waller,
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
will deliver lecture and in the evening q
social reception will be given by the citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04

THE original package business is being
worked for all it is worth in Illinois. Whole
sale dealers are offering SlU0 and indemnity for
men who are willing to start business in small
towns. The number OF heroes who are willing
to the take risk is not remarkably large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-04
An Excellent Platform.

From the New York World, Dem.l
There was no special occasion for the Penn
sylyania Democrats to adopt platform. The
Republicans had already furnished them all
they needed in that way by nominating Della
mater at Qpay's command. But the one they
adopted wss excellent