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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
TASTELESS TREAT.

YEARS ago, when the Fox river branch of the
old Chicago and Galena Union Railroad
was being built, the carpenters were erecting a
depot at Dundee. AS the town was too young
for saloon, temperance was a virtue of neces-
sity One day John Mcclure was sent to Elgin
for material, and upon his return brought a
good-sized jug, which he carefully secreted un-
der the roots of tree, covering it with leaves,
until he should have an opportunity to treat
some of his friends. But unfortunately one of
the workmen who believed in total abstinence,
and also enjoyed joke, had observed Johns
little by-play, and at the first chance emptied
the jug and filed it with water. carefully re-
placingit it.
After the days work was done, John found a
couple of his chums and led them to his canoe
where he produced the jug, and invited them
to taste some of the real stuff, begorra." The
first took good swig, but instead of the be-
nign expression John expected to see on his
face he grumbled out: well, think that's
purity thin for whisky"
"What's the matter now" said John, u
brought that from the Elgin distillery myself,
and know it's all right"
The next friend tried it with the same result,
and then expressed his opinion of the man who
would play such trick on his friends. John
took the Jug, shifted at it, That's the roight
smell, anyhow" " said he. But a taste of the
water was enough to convince even him. He
scratched his head for minute and then swore
little and said: 'Shure paid dollar and a
half for the full of the jug of good whisky,
and faix, this is the first time ever knew the
ground had power enough to draw ''all the
goodness out OF whisky but the SMELL"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
WELCOME VISITOR,

The Comte de Paris is Americas guest
once more, not officially, it is true, but in
the hospitable sense of the word. He landed
at New York yesterday, and as the tele-
graphic dispatches show, received a very
warm welcome from many OF his old COM
rades in arms in the army of the Potomac.
The distinguished Frenchman deserves the
very best America has to give. He almost
alone of the worlds princes has earned the
gratitude Of this Republic. When he came
here twenty-eight years ago, his arms and
brains were at the disposal of the National
Government then in peril. To-day, it is
fitting that the Nation should remember all
its defenders and there are signs that the
Comte de Paris will have to run the gaunt-
let OF banquets and receptions given in his
honor wherever he goes We hope these
festivities will not prove more dangerous
than campaigning with Mcclellan on the
Peninsula. If he will come to Pittsburg he
will find that there is warm corner in our
hearts for the compatriot and emulator of
LAFAYETTE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

THE Rev. Father Walter, of st. Patrick's
Church, at Washington, is writing his reminis-
cences of Mrs. Surratt.
THE Empress of Germany dresses with great
plainness, and thus sets an excellent example
to her husband, which is wholly lost
SMITH A. WHITFIELD appointed First As
sistant Postmaster General in Mr.. Clarkson's
place, was formerly postmaster in Cincinnati.
Mr.. ABRAM S. HEWITT is to read paper on
Trusts" before the Episcopal Church Con-
gress, which will meet in Philadelphia next
month.
CLARENCE B. RANDLETT, who, by the death
of Nj. Thompson, becomes Secretary of State
of New Hampshire. is probably the youngest
man who ever filled such Office. He is but "a.
Ex- Gov ERNoR PATTIsoN, Democratic can
didate for Governor of Pennsylvania. has run
for Office three times and has been three times
elected. MI. Delamater should cut this out
and paste it in his hat.
THE Duke of Marlborough, who is coming
over here to m AXE an eight months stay, is
credited with the design of writing book
somewhat on the lines of Mr.. Bryce's "Amerl-
can Commonwealth"
ONE of the principal leaders of the temper
auce movement in Great Britain is Mr.. Wynd-
ham Portal, the proprietor of the Laverstoke
Paper Mills, where the paper that the Bank of
England notes and the postal orders are made
of is manufactured.
SPEAKER REED is booked for, campaign
speeches in Messrs. Cannon's and McKinley's
districts about the middle of this month. He
will also address the Iowans while he is out
West. Before beginning this tour, however,
he will spend two or three days in Maine.
The Hon. George S. Batcheller, who has
been appointed to succeed Minister Loring at
Lisbon, was appointed Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury year ago in March. He Is
Saratoga county man; but for II years. from
1875 to 1856, was the American member of the
International Tribunal of Egypt
JOSEPH SAvoRY. the new Lord Mayor of
London was for several years member of the
London School Board but was distinguished
for nothing except his conspicuous neglect of
the duties of his position. His triumphant
election to the Lord Mayoralty therefore con-
veys a moral in slightly damaged condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
willing TO Marry.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
was informed that there was gentleman
in your vicinity who offers any yonng man
$4,000 to marry his daughter. Please inform
me who he is and where he lives, so that can
write him or 90 and see him, and If 1 suit the
girl and she suits me we will marry and 60 to
housekeeping. am young man Is years of
age; about six feet high and weigh $50 pounds.
I am farmer and understand all kinds of
farming and tobacco raising. Please write as
soon as you get this letter. My name is -
-. will go and see the gentleman. and if
l don't fill the bill, no harm will be done, Dut
If do suit we will get married right away. 1t
may be a humbug about him offering the
$4,000, but if it is not a fraud. please let me
know all about it. l. n. s.
MARION, GRANT COUNTY. IND, October q
[The only instance in which premium has
been offered for a husband recently is that of
Dakota man who wishes to become father
in-law. We don't remember his terms but
they were liberal. He is a full blooded Sioux
and his daughter is likely young squaw. If
l. N S. desires to visit the noble red mans wig
wan we'll try to look up the address,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
A MUSICAL SUCCESS

Was the Concert Given Last Evening in the
Bell. field Presbyterian Church.
An audience representing the fashionable
and musical circles of the city assembled last
evening. to do homage to Prof. D. D. Wood,
the famous blind organist of Philadelphia, who
conducted an organ recital at the new Belle
field Presbyterian Church. 1t was not the first
appearance in the city, by any means. of Prof.
apprecative audience. He was assisted
last evening by the choir of the First Presby-
terian Churcn, OF when Mrs. w. g. wolfe is
Bankard, alto, and Mr.. John d. Strouse, basso.r
The programme consisted of selections by
Prof. W ood from Bach, Mendelsshon, Meyer
bier, Beethoven and Verdi, all of which were
rendered with rare expression and admirable
execution. Several solos were given by men,
bers OF the choir, and also quartets by the full
choir. making in all a delightful evening to the
lovers of music.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

BUTLER Democrat (Dem.): After Delamater
has made another effort to answer Emery's
charges let's hear who struck Billy Patterson.
wAYNEsBURG Democrat (Dem.): Every man
has few enemies in his own party who will not
support them. but when one Democrat backs
out on Pattison hundred Republicans step in
to his support. The Pattison bloom is climbing
upward
HARRISBURG Call (Rep.): The regular Re-
publican ticket will not suffer loss of 10 per
cent in the oil region vote. That is an insigniti-
cant shrinkage, when the calcined light afida-
Wits and brass band campaign Of the Barkerites
is considered.
ALTOONA Tribune (Rep.): Mr.. Chauncey F.
Black is discussing ballot reform during the
present tour of the Democratic candidates.
Thus far he has failed to explain why the Dem
ocratic State Convention emssculated his ballot
reform resolution.
CAMBRIA Freeman (Dem): Mr.. Delamater
shaking the hands of the Berks county farmers
must have felt something like the culprit who
touches the edge of the ak that is to chop his
head off. The sturdy farmers of old Berks
have never cast their votes for Governor of
the Delamater pattern.
BRADFORD Star (Rep): Whatever may be
the sentiment of many Republicans of the
county toward the head of the State ticket.
there is a perfect unanimity of the entire party
in support of the county and district nomina-
tions. They are all good men against whom no
charge can or will be made.
ALTOONA Times (Dem.): Mr.. Pattison's tour
through the oil country was q continued ova-
ton. The whole district is thoroughly aroused,
and the old party lines will be thoroughly dis
rupted at the coming election. The real mag
nitude of the Republican detection will only be
apparent when the vote is counted.
MERCER Dispatch (Rep.): E. P. Gillespie. of
Greenville, has been nominated for Congress by
the Democracy of this district. WE'LL Gene is
"a good man, and a merry" as Shakespeare
would put it, and will make hot fight for-the
honor, but bein' as he is Democrat, we're
.sferninst him." Alex. is good enough for us.
OIL CITY Derrick (Standard): The disap
provaI of the Democratic ''p1an of campaign
is not confined to those who heard Tuesdays
speeches in this city. From Titusville, Brad.
ford and other points visited. there comes
query as to whether the Democrats have any
other issue to offer thon the stale cry of boss
rule and party restriction. There is even CRY
of 'chestnuts" at Hon. Chauncey F. Blacks
campaign stories.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
IN A MINOR KEY.


MT, No,riiisMi ,llt avs, So ai~ays wsah ~
'urnuown i,ie" f,n'.on so.lnn ynIa Jan
SrIs,i. ~ 1b. ,r.+., ..- .,,-
u,ain On one side Yah knaw-Draks,s Ha0arfns
" ~ 80
First Local Statesman COOKING over
new cKet).-McMoriarthy, o'Hooligun, McGoo-
gan. O'Roork. 5mith-PhawI did yez nomynats
Smith furr .,
cotcS m, amervkin vote,-Puck.
e.. nj We. r,,..
MISS ouniu = T..t..1 -. - .
glorious county, nI " ~, as,as irleno
is doing soIwell!
Dashaway (gloomily)-I had friend who went
there year ago. but he didn't settle,
and FIrnisher.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Social Chatter.

THE Allegheny Musical Union held Its first
rehearsal last evening, in Carnegie lecture
room. Hereafter the rehearsals will be held
on Tuesday afternoons. A series of four con-
certs will be given during the winter, and ener-
getic rehearsals are in order, in preparation for
them.
Mrs. W. N. FREw, of Fifth avenue, enter
tanned a number of her lady friends in her
usual charming manner, yesterday.
Mrs. FRANK SMITH gave an afternoon re-
ception at her home, on Mt. Washington,
yesterday afternoon.
A DELIGHTFUL progressive euchre was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Culp. of Ellsworth
avenue. last evening.
MISS AGNES HAMILr oN's dancing classes
will give an opening reception this afternoon
at Lafayette Hall.
Mr.. AND MRS. WILLIAM SIEDEI were 'at
home" in their new Southside residence, last
evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
PARTY LINES VERY DIM.

Ex-Governor Pattison has no reason to be
dissatisfied with the reception Braddock
gave him last night. Probably what cheered
him more than the big audience, the gen.
eral enthusiasm and the fine weather, was
the long list of Republican vice presidents
of the meeting. As a matter of fact the
Braddock meeting was almost as much a
Republican as Democratic affair, and this
unusual confusion of party lines is likely to
confront Mr.. Pattison again in Allegheny
nouutu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Excursion Rates to the EXPO.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Why is it that your Exposition management
do not arrange TO secure regular excursion
rates (not too limited time) on railroads with
in a radius of 300 miles from Pittsburg during
the Exposition? A good many of our people,
think would always attend, as the distance is
less than to Cincinnati, and know their expo
sitions are well patronized by our people.
Rates from Wheeling are limited to two days,
which is too short time for us from here, even
if we had low rates on our roads connecting
with roads at Wheeling.
You have great attraction in your Exposi-
tion, and in some respects it is national and
should draw people from distance to see it.
The difficulty speak of occurred last year,
as well as this. Try to get your railroads to
help you out. 1t brings more trade to you, as
well as TO them. EXPO.
PARKERsBURG. October 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
PITr>BURG's BASEBALL CHAMPIONS.

Pittsburg is the proud possessor of a rec
ord-beating baseball club. The National
League team succeeded in smashing all
previous records by losing the one hun
dred and twelfth game of the season yester-
day. Their full record is % games won
against 112 lost. They cannot lose
any more this season because yesterdays
was their last game. Thus they
have wrested the banner from the Louis
willie Association club, which last year won
q games and lost Ill. Until next season
they will have to rest upon their laurels,
and then they can start out with every as
surance that their record for 1890 will not
be beaten. 1t is a singular fact that the
Louisville, which last year showed Pitts
burg form, this year wins the Association
pennant. Heaven forefend that we should
expect the Pittsburg National League club
to reverse the results in like fashion next
season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
OUR SHORT STORIES.
HIS WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL CASE.


opARDoN me, sir, but are not you a clergy
man?'
The gloomy-looking. sad-eyed man looked
around in surprise.
II am. SIR" he answered.
$50 am l." rejoined the other heartily. II
presume you are here in the country on the
same mission as myself-to enjoy little rest
from the labors of the year."
"Yes. need rest"
I'VE all need it. Preaching twice every Sun
day, conducting prayer meetings. making pas
toral calls. officiating at funerals and visiting
the sick. make up a round of duties that is
very wearing"
II don't mind doing all those things" said the
sad-eyed man, signing heavily. "Its prayer
1 have to make IN public once a day that's
wearing me out"
Il don't understand. Please explain"
IT am the chaplain of the Louisiana Legis-
lature."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
SELLING GUNS TO BOYS.

The business Of selling revolvers to small
boys is likely to be permanently discouraged
in these parts by the suit brought by father
against the storekeeper who rigged out his
son to fight the Indians, The disclosures
made in our local columns to-day of the
large dimensions of this trade in juvenile
artillery ought to bring about the enforce
ment of the State law forbidding the sale of
lethal weapons to boys under sixteen. The
young idea should not be taught to shoot in
this case,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
MANY NEW MILES OF Road.

The Railway Age Estimates That the Total
Construction in 1890 will be 5000 Miles.
CHICAGO, October a-The RdttDay Aqe will
tomorrow publish a summary of railway con-
struct1on in the United States in the first nine
months of 1890, which shows that 8, ,7S2 miles of
new road have already been built in 80 States
and ON 2l2 different lines. The States showing
the largest amount of new mileage are Georgia.
323 miles; Montana, 3l2 miles; North Carolina
226 and Washington, 27.
The only States and Territories in which no
track has been laid this year are New Hamp-
shire. Vermont, Rhode Island. Connecticut.
Delaware New Mexico, North Dakota Nevada
and Utah. The paper estimates that the total
construction in 1890 will be from 6,OOO to $500
miles against 200 miles reported in 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

The attack of the London Times on the
people of the United States for proposing
TO raise a relief fund for the tamine-stricken
people of Ireland will aid the movementin two
ways. 1t will fix the public attention on the
effort to feed the hungry. and it will quicken
the public disposition to send in contributions
at once. The opposition of the Times will help
almost anything in America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
American steel in ENGLAND,

From the WASHINGTON Post,
Park Brothers & Co., of Pittsburg. announce
their intention of establishing European
agencies for the sale of American steel. They
declare their ability to pay the present freight
rates and compete with the European manu-
facturers. This venture will be watched with
the greatest interest by manufacturers on
both sides or the water.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

SAN FRANCISCO now wants a cable line
to be laid from the Golden Gate to New Zea-
land through Hawaii and Samoa. OF course
the San Francisco newspapers suggest that
the new cruisers SHOULD be put on the job.
The regulation view Of works Of that descrIp-
tion In California is to have the Government
do it, and then make present of the property
TO the California millionaires,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

The action of the Custom House officials
at Philadelphia in stopping under the contract
labor law two teachers who were coming from
abroad to teach in Archbishop 1reland's COL
lege at st. Paul, is one of the prize achieve
ments under that piece of legislation In the
meantime the dollar-a-day laborers come in by
the thousands without let or hIndrance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

IT is alleged in behalf of Senator Evarts
that he does not wear his shabby old hat on ac-
count of penuriousness. but by reason of super
stition. He thinks the old hat which he had
been wearing for seven years brings him luck,
as during that period his health has been good
and he has acquired a Snatorship. The hat
trade will be unanimous in frowning down any
such shallow superstition as that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

SPEAKER REED is reported to have re-
Gently submitted to the President letter writ
ten by Mr.. Blaine many years ago, to the effect
that the Portland collectorship is among the
political properties of the member from that
district. But the sequel shows the Speaker to
haye been practically informed that principles
avowed years ago do not hold in patronage any
more than in parliamentary practice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Griffith v. Watt.

Griffith V. Watt, of 23o5 Sarah street. occurred
fever for some weeks. Mr.. Watt was well-known
among the people of this community, and he had
host of friends in this city who will hear of his
death with heartfelt regref. He had been fore
man of the composing room OF the Bulletin since
its publication, and was q fav0rite with every
man on the force,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
1890.
MORE ROOM FOR THE EXPO.

A Topic Which Every Person should Vote
Upon Now.
At the Exposition to-day and tonight visitors
are requested to register their votes In The
DISPATCH Poll Book upon topic of vital in.
terest to all who have the best interests of the
city at heart. The voting is carried on at DIS
PATCH Headquarters, Brunswick -Balke-Col
lender Billiard Company's space. during the
day and night. Following is the topic:
Should the City give more Ground to the Ex-
position Next YearP Open to Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Souvenirs for LADY Voters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

The expression might be used concerning
any man who can stand under falling wall
and come out without injury, that he is lucky
enough to buy lottery ticket. But General
Jubal Early, who just went through that ex-
perience, is not subject to the proverb. He
gets his profits out of the lottery without buy
ing any ticket.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

The New Jersey people have definitely
squelched that Constitutional amendment TO
permit special legislation. The Jersey politi-
clans will have to rest satisfied with the Penn
sylvania plan of dividing everything into
classes and legislating for each class by itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

The real meaning of that adjournment of
the House without resolutions thanking
Speaker Reed FOR his impartiality and fairness.
has not yet been brought out. 1t is a gratifying
evidence that there is still limit beyond
which political difidence can maintain an
existence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Central American Capitals.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
What is the capital of Central American
PITTsBURG, October g. l..
IL. w. evidently thinks Central America a
Republic like the United States. 1t is col
lection of republics, five in number, each of
which has its own capital. There is no general
capital. as each Republic is independent, or at
least nominally sol.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Fiction and Not Enough Facts.


THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH publishes q long
editorial upon Facts About tho Census" The
whole story may be summed up in the state.
ment that there is altogether too much fiction
and not enough facts about the census.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

THE speculations in silver which are 60
ing on as result Of the silver law, and the
intimations that several members OF Congress
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

CHICAGO is on the search for a perfect
smoke consumer. A good many other cities
arelooking for the same thing; but nothing
better than burning gas las yet been discov.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

TELEGRAPHIC communication with every
section and good correspondents everywhere
gunrantees all the news. THE DISPATCH
to.morrow will cover the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Would it be PossIbIef

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Would it be possible for an electric light to
be raised high enough in Chicago to be visible
in Beaver Falls7 M
BEAVER FALLS, October 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
1T WAS A GREAT GAME,


1t was great little game of draw going on in
the snug smoking room of one of our best
known and 'way-up citizens. Five solid men of
the town were in it. each one of them for keeps.
One was retired army officer, and one, beside
being lawyer, was a deacon who saw nothing
incompatible in his Office with the great Ameri-
can recreation. Toward the end of the game,
two of the players having Clipped in, the
Colonel raised the ante five. The deacon raised
the Colonel five. The others dropped out. The
Colonel staid with the deacon. Each drew one
card. Both players had big stack Of chips
before him. The Colonel bet five. The deacon
raised him back five. The Colonel did the
same to the deacon. So the bets went until the
deacon had but five chips left. 1t was Saturday
night and almost on the stroke of II. So the
deacon called.
"Ace at the top" said the colonel.
"Ace high here" said the deacon.
king next"
liking here"
"Queen next"
"Queen here"
"Jack next"
"Jack here"
'Ten next"
"Ten here"
Great spoonsr' said the colonel; "but I've
got you anyhow. Mines all spades"
"But you amt got me anyhow exclaimed
the deacon. Mines all clubsr'
well, I'll be-T exclaimed the colonel,
throwing down his hand.
$50 will-no, l won't I'll be jiggeredr'
exclaimed the deacon. showing down his hand.
And there they were. Two royal fushes!
And the result only a pot to divide between
the two. The pot was divided, but each player
was grim. What were the winnings? They
might have been more. The two players who
stayed out had Clipped once each. That made
cents. The game was penny-ante, with
cents limit The colonel and the deacon had
each won a cent.