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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
WORK WOUND UP.

Final sessions of the PresDyterian Mission,
ary Societies. Large Attendance and
Interesting Proceedings-Acme Councii's
Fine Concert-Society Matters In Gen
ernl.
Yesterday was the second day of the
eighteenth annual meeting of the Foreign and
Home Missionary Societies of the Presbyteries
of Pittsburg and Allegheny. The sessions were
held in the Third Presbyterian Church. on
Sixth avenue. After the devotional exercises
which opened the morning session, the reports
of the Recording and Corresponding Secre.
taries were received and approved. The reports
gave reason for much congratulation, as
such an amount of good work had been
accomplished, several new auxiliaries have
been organized and the membership increased
considerably About $50 delegates responded
to the roll call. A committee to appoint officers
was nominated, after which the meeting ad-
Journed to enjoy delicious lunch served by
the ladies of the Third Church.
In the afternoon Mrs. George A. Kelly, the
Treasurer. submitted her report, which con-
past year amounted to So, 424 90. A very touch.
ing reference was made in Mrs. Kelly's report
to the active work Of Miss Jennie c. Paulson
before her sad death at Johnstown. The re-
port was adopted after which a very interest
ing address was made by Rev. Mrs. J. H.
Shedd. returned missionary from Persia.
Mrs. Shedd and her husband, an Ohio Pres
Dyterlan clergyman have spent 80 years in Per-
sla, and the lady was amply able to describe
the social and religious life of the people of
that country which she did in charming
manner. She also spoke of the intelligence
and Willingness to learn of the natives and the
remarkable work that is being accomplished
by Christian people in establishing mission
aries there, and Christian schools and Sabbath
schools which are well attended. Mrs. S. j.
Rnea was expected to deliver an address on
Persia also. but owing to the sickness of her
mother was not present.
The Committee on Examinations made the
report for the election of officers. The nom-
nations were: President Mrs. j. P E. Kum-
Ter; vice Presidents Mrs. c. B. NJ. Smith, Mrs,
Stewart Scott, Mrs. G. W. Chalfant, Mrs. ].
N. Shields, Mrs. A. c. Patterson, Mrs F. A.
BROOKS, Mrs; w: S. Celow, Mrs. Wilson Shaw,
Mrs. ID. w. Bell, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. 7, d,
DAVIS. Mrs. S. s. ellison, Mrs F. s. Crawford,
Mrs. F. f. Ferrand, Mrs. c. NJ. Robinson Miss
Pelletreau and Miss ]. Brooks; Corresponding
Secretaries, Mrs. R. s. Warning Mrs. H. c.
Syres. Mrs. T. HI, Robinson and Mrs. w. P.
Shrom; Recording Secretary Miss Emma
Torsythe; Treasurer. Mrs. George a. Kelly.
Inc report was unanimously adopted. On mo-
t1on rising vote of thanks was rendered to the
ladies and pastor of the church for their hos
ptable entertainment afforded the delegates,
after which the meeting adj ourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

poses to tack to bill prohibiting illegal
combinations. a measure which would tax
the contractor who furnishes supplies to the
United States army, or the merchant who
agrees to sell grain for export, can hardly be
credited with any other purpose than that
of preventing legislation obnoxious to the
trusts.
The bill is now in the hands OF the Judi
ciary Committee, where it will probably
sleep for the rest of the session. ButSome
of the Senators, who have been enga in
sitting it, may find themselves brought to
an accounting before the people at some time
in the not very distant future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
A CHOICE OF TWO SITES
On Which to Locate an Aged People,.
Home by the w, II. p. A.

On Which to Locate an Aged Peoples
Home by the w. U. p. A.
The Woman's United Presbyterian Associa-
tion held its regular meeting yesterday after
noon In the Eighth U. P. Church. The meet
ing was called to order by Mrs. W. c. Camp
bell The reports received were OF an encour-
aging nature. In the Home are about 60 chill
dren. apparently happy and contented. The
Hospital Committee showed surplus of about
S67I IS IN the treasury, some of which was
kindly given from the receipts of Balmoral
concert. Both reports were approved.
The committee appointed to secure a site for
the establishment of an Aged Peoples Home
reported that they had the choice of two lots
one on Forty-second street, which is 255x373
feet, and costs S40,0 600; the other is piece of
property with an area of six acres located at
Homestead, and costs SIS 600. After hearing
the report q motion was made to adjourn to
meet April IL at the Seventh U. P. Church in
special session to consider which lot to pur-
chase,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
New Book, In the Library.

The following new books have been received
at the Pittsburg Library: Maria" Jorge
Isaacs; Joshua" Georg Ebers; The Pastors
Daughters" w. Heimburg; Starlight Ranch"
Captain King; kit and Kitty" R. D. Black
more; Prince Fortunatus," William Black:
"Blind Love-" Wilkie Collins: The Story of
Tonty," NJ. H. Catherwood; Frozen Hearts,"
G. Webb Appleton; "Albrecht," Arlo Bates;
"Opening tho Oyster" e. L. Marsh; "a Thou
sand Miles Up the Nile" A. B. Edwards;
''Stanley's Emin Pasha Expedition" A. j,
Wauters; Evolution of Man, and Christianity"
Rev. H. Macqueary; Sunlight and Shadow in
the Christian Life" Knox Little.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
A STRANGE OLD COUPLE.
Past 20 Years of Age They Spend a Por-
tion OF Their Time Trumping.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DrsP PArcH.i
FINDLAY, March 2S.-Just west of Gallon, in
a hut built of railway ties, between the tracks
of the Erie and Big Four roads. live queer
old couple. who have attracted considerable at
tention for the past six years. They have oc-
cupied the shanry each alternate winter for six
seasons this making their third winter there.
In the summer time they tramp and beg for a
living, going as far east as Kingston. N. Y, and
as far west as Missouri. Both are apparently
about "a years old, and the man is a strong,
healthy-looklng fellow.
Their rude winter home is furnished accord
ing to their ideas of comfort and without much
expenditure OF capital. The floor is the earth
and their beds are lounges made Of sod. The
interior of their domIcile reminds one OF the
stories of the cliff dwellers and the two old in
mates, in appearance, belong to an earlier age,
when men we're barbarians. Who they are and
where they came from originally and what led
them to adopt this strange life are mysteries
they will not reveal. The people in that local
ity only know that once In two years they have
made their appearance, remain until spring,
when they again start on their weary wander
ings, which, from their age, must soon end
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
The MaRuntes Worsted.

From the New York Herald.j
The League magnates ought now to be thor
oughIy convinced that they cannot hold the
players under the reserve clause. Judge Wal
lace's decision in favor Of "Buck" Ewing is the
third one that has been rendered to that effect,
and the pending Ward case will doubtless be
decided in the same way. With so many
judges against them the opponents of the
Brotherhood may as well turn their attention
from the courts to the field, and let their rivals
In Iikawise
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

Now WE learn that Hicks, of st. Louis,
predicted Thursdays cyclone, because he said,
after predicting an earthquake period, with
'high and prolonged temperature" on the 2lst
and 22d, that storms shading from snow to
sleet and from sleet to heavy rains, hail and
cyclones, are possible and probable for the
Goth to the 29th. After industriously predicting
storms for all the winter. none of which came
of, it would be hard luck for Hicks if he could
not get as near one storm as his prediction did
to the Louisville windburst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

THE Mayor of Boston has declined to at
tend meeting to protest against the Siberian
outrages on the ground that he is paid to at
tend to the business of Boston and not that of
Russia. This is a good argument from an
official point of view but better reason for
declining to take part in such a meeting is
that however much man may sympathize with
the victims of Russian tyranny, it is not best
to do anything about it until what you can do
will be worth something.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

WE are glad to learn that Hon. W. L.
Scott has sent 5000 for the relief of his idle
miners at Mt. Carmel. Pa. This indicates that
the great coal operator begins to realize that,
to 60 into politics successfully. he must show
some signs of sympathy with suffering labor
But would it not be more to the purpose to
adopt policy which will give his men steady
work than to afford them charitable relief at
the rate of So so for every three months3
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
GEN. CROOKS SMALL ESTATE.
The Indian Figbrer's Effects Valued nf Onl1
$1,000.

CHICAGO, March 2S-The estate Of the late
Major General George Crook was brought into
the Probate Court by petition filed by
Lieutenant Lyman NJ. V. Kennob, an aid-de-
camp on General Crooks staff. for letters au-
thorizing him to administer it Lieutenant
Kennon said that he was friend of General
Crook and that it was necessary to take out
letters to collect. The petitions shows that the
General left personal property. consisting
chiefly of war papers, worth 81 900, and no real
estate.
The petition of Lieutenant Kennon states
that the heirs at law of General Crook are his
widow Mrs. Mary d. Crook, and Walter and
Charles Crook, brothers, and one sister. He
left children. Judge Kholsaat granted
in 81 0O0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Pittsburg'a Glorious Reputation.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.l
There are rumors from Pittspurg that the &C.
ceptance by Speaker Reed of an invitation to
speak in Pittsburg at the celebration of Grants
birthday April 26, means that he is a candidate
for the Presidency. Pittsburg and Atlanta
have regulations as the places where Presiden-
tai booms are started. Governor Campbell of
Ohio, has been at both places. He is certainly
a candidate. Reed has not been nomin-
ated at Atlanta, and did not accept the Blue
Grass invitation to dine on the Beargrass. Il
is NOT krtain that he is a candidate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

The expressions of friendship for France
on the part of William II. are doubtless very
gratifying to the French. however the Gar
may regard them. But it is noticed that the
French Government continues to cast an
chors to windward by strengthening its forces
on the German frontier. The French evidently
have an equivalent in their language for the
Anglo-Saxon proverb, that fine words butter no
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

THE story that the Tammany exposure
was brought about by the Republicans in the
Legislature as revenge for Mayor Grants re-
fusal to carry out political bargain, and that
the exposure would not have been made il the
Mayor had kept the agreement, is rather
rough on the political honesty of the New
York Republicans. But if true, it places the
public under obligations to the Mayor. His
course involuntarily exposed heap of cor
ruption, and will result in cleaning it out. If
the story referred to is true, the Republicans
need cleaning out also.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
SIGNoR CRIsPI the italian Prime Min

SIGNoR CRIsPI, the Italian Prime Min
ister is reported to have made 81, ,OOO 600 in the
past thirty years, and lis opponents are init
mating that he must have found Office holding
very profitable. There is some satisfaction in
this intimation that European and American
politics have points of similarity, but even that
mitigation is tempered by the reflection that in
our country man who has been in power for
thirty years, and ran things for the money there
was in them, would be very moderate if he only
got million dollars out of il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
A Comedian Loves Plenty of Room for His
Work-nIr. Luthrop ION Personally OF

Comedian Loves Plenty of Room for His
Work-nIr. Luthrop ION Personality on
The stnge-A Bit of Modern Lite.
IT was curious to see with what evident zest
Digby Bell flung himself into the rattling
humor of Roko's part in the "Mikado" on
Thursday night. He had been bottled up, as
it were. in Sir Joseph Porter. K C. B., for three
nights, and the license allowed him in the Lord
High Executioner's office was evidently de-
Iightful to him.
Mr.. Bell is certainly one of the best Kokos
known. and the Opera House has seldom rung
with more continuous laughter than it has for
the past two nights. Good as he is in the role
altogether, think he is far funnier when he
trusts to quiet methods than when he adopts
the acl obatic style of clowning which De Wolf
Hopper-Bell's old side partner-may be cred
tied with making popular.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Not n Surprising FACT.

From The SteubenVfIIe Herald
THE PITTsBURG SUNDAY DISPATCH has
reached a circulation of over 5000 copies,
which is not surprising in view OF the fact that
it is one of the great newspapers of the coun-
try. Its mammoth 20-page edition is filled with
the choicest literary productions and latest
news from every section of the globe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

THE prospect that the new tariff bill will
get to the House about the middle of April
indicates vote on it some time in July. But
the energy of the Congressman is likely to be
stimulated some time in May by the necessity
of going home and looking after their Con-
Cressioaal fences.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
A Promising Immediate Future.

From the New York World.l
1t is probable that Washington will celebrate
her centennial on April Is, 1891. In 1892 New
York will have Columbus blowout. In 1898
Chicago will hold her Worlds Fair. With a
Presidential election 1892, the immediate
future promises to shoe the flies off of ennui
and quicken the pulse of the most phlegmatic
citizen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Testiua Their knowledge.

The competitive examination for the posi-
tions of resident physicians at the West Penn
Hospital was held yesterday. There were seven
candidates. Drs. Jones, Elterich, Beswick and
Heron. who hold the positions now. will retire
next Tuesday. An entertainment will be given
in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
WEDDING BELLS TO RING.
Cards Out for the NuptiaIs of Young So
cfe:y People.

cIetY People.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
MANSFIELD VALLEY, March 2S.-Cards are
out for the marriage of Miss Nellie Mcdonnell,
daughter of Joseph Mcdonnell (la:ely prom
inent coal operator of Pittsburg). to Mr.. SAM
uel ]. Fleming of Pittsburg. The ceremony
will take place Thursday evening, April IL. at
the brides home, near Walkers Mills and will
be performed by the Rev. ]. w. English, of
Nobestown.
Cards are also out for the marriage of Mr..
John NJ. Christian. of McKee's Rocks. to Miss
Katie Burnet, to be solemnized Thursday even
groom's parents in CHARTERS. The groom is
son of Martin Christian, a landlord of local
note while the bride is well known as bright
society young lady.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

IT is stated in a Washington dispatch
that the Hon. Samuel j. Randall reads the
Congressional Record No wonder his health
was reduced to precarious condition, until
Senator Blair came to the rescue with supply
of sedatiye oratory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
rendered His Reclamation In Time.

From the New York Tribune.1
= Flack's resignation has come at good time
for him. He has freed himself of a condition
which vastly aggravated mis- offense. 1t was
because he held a rich office and powerful
political place that he was able to work. the
men who secured his divorce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Delighted Its Audience.

Old City Hall held delighted audience last
evening for the last of the seasons series of
entertainments given by the Y. NJ. G. A. The
Royal Hand Bell Ringers were the attraction
and an admirable programme was rendered and
the various numbers repeatedly encored.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Diphtherin In Stroudsburc.

: STRoUDsBURG, March 2S.-Diphtheria is
still prevailing at East Stroudsburg and three
more deaths are reported two children of
Joseph Larue and 7-year-old daughter of
William c. Oslar. A number of deaths have
occurred in this place since the disease first
showed itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
The Tail shouId Go With tho Hide.

From the washington Post.-
The Importation of horse tails. to be utilized
in the manufacture of razor strops, is said to
have grown into quite a lucrative business
On the theory that the tail should go with the
hide, it is IN order TO move that they too, be
placed on the free list
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW must nave Deen much
sicker than people Imagined, when the fact is
taken into consideration that the doctors told him
to stop talking.
MCCALLA has left the Enterprise. The ex.
amining board should now give the savage COM
mander a genuine Pennsylv vania verdict-not
guilty, but pay the costs.
IT has at last leaked out why Stanley returns
to London. When everybody was satisfied that
the bold explorer was dead, his landlady would
invariably reply: ''It is impossible. MIR. Stanley
has not given up his rooms and am sure he will
return.'' popular subscr iption should now be
started to pay the bill.
CANADA regrets exceedingly that Queen
Victoria signed the extraditon treaty. as she will
be unable hereafter to harbor bloated bank cash.
iers who leave this country in a hurry.
Two men slightly under the influence of
staggering juice and unable to very distinctly
were standing on the Sixth street bridge as the
towboat L. n. Hook passing underneath.
One of the men who had pawned his watch
marked to his companion that the boat was in the
same fix as his time piece-in hook.
How sad 1t is to think that rs men were COM
PEELED to seek other means of livelihood by the
closing of poolrooms in Baltimore. The majority
Of the men Immediately packed their collar boxes
and started for Washington, D. Z.
WHAT picnic the Democrats will have in
Washington while Speaker Reed is in Pittsburg
next month. 1t will be the same old story, 'swhcn
the cat is away the mice will play
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Their Usefulness Not Apparent.

From the Philadelphia Times.i
The Minister to France has come home, the
Minister to Brazil is coming home and the Min
lister to Rnssia has not yet left home. Still our
foreign relations continue friendly. With the
greatest respect for all of these distinguished
diplomatists it may be questioned whether any
great crisis would arise if they all remained at
home indefinitely. The practical usefulness
of a Minister in these days is somewhat prob
lematical at best
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

IT is reported that the new Easter bonnets
will strike the masculine heart with terror and
wonder; but We can rely on that the sensation
will be dwarfed by comparison with that expe-
rienced when the bill comes in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Slip,

A BRooKLET and a pretty maid DER mossy
stones went tripping.
And then the pretty maiden said, 'I'm awful
'fraid of slipping"
The saucy brooklet laughed aloud as It ran DER a
bowlder
And whispered. 'She'd have surely slipped II
he'd been here to hold her.
W. A. Ketchun IL, the Century.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
In 1874.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
When was the Butchers Run flood?
OLD SUB.
PITTsBURG, March %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY. MAR. %, 1890.

s1-On or about April 1 the BUSINESS
OFFICE of THE DISPATCH will be re-
moved 10 Corner OF smithheld and Dinmond
efreeIs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

AND now the Rubber Trust Is organizing
itself once more. This has been done SO often
that the public begins to recognize it as nothing
more than gum game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
The Thirteenth Mnn.
HE said she was cold and heartless,

HE said she was cold and heartless,
That all her actions proved,
In spite of his fond devotion,
She never had really loved.
But the contrary quite the truth was
He fell beneath bad lucK's ban,
For instead OF her never loving,
Why. he was the thirteenth man.
-PhtLGde Lphid Times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

THE doubt about the genuineness of Mon
tercol's title does not seem to have any ground
left TO stand on. He acts just like a regular
member of the European aristocracy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
i. c. CaupbeII.

SrREAroR, ILL.,, March 2s.-Chairman j. &.
Campbell, of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee died yesterday of apoplexy. He had been
in his usual health and was found yesterday after
noon dead in bed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

MARCH seems to be making a vigorous
effort to knock out the time-honored proverb
by developing the leonine qualities at both
ends
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
Ohic's Congressional Map.

From the Washington Post.l
Base ball pitchers who are on the lookout for
new curves, in-shoots and outshoots, would do
well to study the new Ohio Congressional map.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for
bronze door is likely to illustrate the differ
ence between the relative cost of the parade of
wealth and the sustenance of the poor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
CANADA regrets exceedi
How cad II is IN think that * =
Reciprocal Trading Arrangement.

From the New York World.1
Mr.. Blame is willing to enter into recipro-
cal trading arrangement with the Argentine
Republic. That is to say, he is in favor of free
trade when satisfied that the United States can
make something by the process
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29

will make credtable officer in his new
place and the general verdict will be that
the position is well bestowed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-29
THE ANNUAL CONTEST.
Miss jean Boobyer Wins the General Ekin
Gold Medal.

The annual contest for the General Ekin
gold medal occurred in Curry Institute last
evening. The prize was awarded to Miss Jean
Boobyer, subject Half Lightsi' Miss Mabel
K. Izenour was close second, with an essay
on "A Cover of Woman's Speech" Emma
Bowerrnan, Clara NJ. Smith and Miss Hettie
Schultz also did well.
The Judges were Jacob H. Miller. Hon. c.
Hasbrouck and Rev. ]. b. Koehne. Mr.. Miller
presented the medal.