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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
To POLLS OR PRISON.

One of the cures for diseases of the body
polite lately advocated is compulsory
voting. 1t has been seriously suggested to
make the exercise of the elective franchise
compulsory, and at the last session of the
New York Legislature an act was intro
duced, but not passed. making it a misde-
meanor, punishable with fine or imprison-
ment, for citizens legally qualified to ab-
stain from voting. 1t is said, and with con-
siderable truth, that a large portion of the
most intelligent among the citizens of the
United States does not sufficiently exercise
the right, respect the obligation, or enjoy
the privilege-whichever you may please
to call it-of voting. On the
other hand, it is frequently alleged
tnat the ignorant and the vicious are dis
posed to work the elective franchise too hard,
and, literally, to vote too often. To evoke
the ull strength of the respectable element
certain doctrinaires suggest that voting at
all elections shall be compulsory. We need
hardly say that we do not belive such a
measure would serve the purpose intended,
or indeed have any practical result, even if
its cOnstitutionality were assured, which is
not by aDy means the case.
Had such a law been in existence
throughout the country at the last election
me political situation to-day might be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
THE INDIAN TROUBLE.

PHILADELPHIA Times: The Indians GER
tainly appear to be acting in hair-um-scare-
um way.
BOSTON Herald: The alleged Indian upris-
ing in the West should not be taken too
seriously. As General Schofield points out. it
is not the habit of Indians to start on the war;
path just before the snow begins to fly.
NEW YORK T. ibune: There is some reason
for believing that the threatened Indian out
break, IL it occurs will not be attended by se-
rious results. The situation is threatening but
the army officers are thoroughly cognizant of
what is going on, and are fully prepared for
an emergency.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal: In dealing with In
dian troubles the Government has often erred
in moving too slowly or in sending too small a
force to meet the emergency. BY such mis-
takes Indian outbreaks have sometimes be-
come very serious that might easily have been
quelled by timely measures, and valuable lives
have been lost by sending out insufficient
force to cope with the Indians What is
needed now IS prompt and vigorous repressive
action.
NEW YORK Sun: There is reason for. be-
lieving that the extent of the Indian religious
frenzy has been exaggerated. Some of the
bands have no implicit faith in the so-called
Messiah, and many should have learned by ex-
perience that it is not worth while to risk such
possessions as they have. with rarions for the
coming winter, in war with the whites. They
will probably be still more convinced on that
point when they observe the concentration of
troops and the demonstration of strength
which General Miles has concluded to make.
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune: At the nine agen-
cies in the two Dakotas there are 29,7l3 In
dians, of whom over 13, 900 are males. But they
are divided up over a wide expanse of territory
and are not massed i'll formidable numbers at
any point. One in every four of the
Indians of the Dakotas can read, and the
average grade of intelligence of the whole
number is high. They know their position
hemmed in by whites and their reservation
easily accessible by rail from the East-and
they are well aware, as General Ruger says,
that troops could be poured in upon them in
overwhelming numbers on short notice. They
are too shrewd to precIptate war, which
would mean only determination for them
selves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21

different, but it is very doubtful il the
expression Of the popular will would
have been so clear. At the late elections
there were thousands of dissatisfied men of
one party or the other who did not vote, and
that fact had an important effect upon the
results. Moreover, it was an entirely legIti-
mate effect, and a proper method was adopted
for expressing the feelings of the voters.
Suppose these voters had been compelled to
make choice between the candidates pre-
sented for their suffrages. Many of them,
while dissatisfied with the course of their
own party, had still greater aversion to
the other and, il forced to vote, would proba-
bly, have given their support to the candi-
dates of the party to which they had been
previously attached. Their actual wish and
purpose was to see those candidates defeated
without voting directly for those of the other
party. They exercised a right of citizenship
and what they may have deemed duty in
refraining altogether from voting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
1890.
TO TRY BEIIAMY,s IDEA.
Mrs. Olive washburn's Plans for an Utopian
Colony in California.

Mrs. Olive Washburn's Plans for an Utopian
Colony in California.
A striking feature of the times Is the manifest
willingness of wealthy people TO put to test the
various utopian schemes that have been devised
for the solution of the labor problem. Advices
from San Francisco state that Bellamy's prin-
ciples as set forth in Looking Backward
are about to be tested by Mrs.
Olive Washburn, wealthy lady resid-
ing IN that city, who will devote nearly her
entire fortune to the founding of Nationalist
colony. where the ideas advanced by the Ma
zionist leader can be developed to their fullest
extent. A part OF her large fortune consists of
LOO acres on the road from San Jose to the
Lick Observatory, on Mount Hamilton, and it
is there the colony will be located. The tract
is desirable in every respect, and when i'm
proved according to Mrs Washburn's plans
will be a verltable paradise.
Over S10o, 600 will be spent in the erection of
factories, dwelling houses, ETC., and the pur-
chase of farming implements, and when all is
ready she will present the entire estate to the
colony. All people of good moral character ir-
respective Of religious belief, who are willing to
work are welcome to become part of the COM
munlty. Mrs. Washburn does not expect any
colonists to use funds they NAV have.
and merely asks them to do the work allotted
them. The work of improvement was begun
about two months ago, and at present it is well
advanced. Mrs. Washburn has invited sew
eral hundred prominent Nationalists to be
present at the dedication of the COLONY. which
takes place shortly. and she is in hopes Of hay
ing Bellamy himself to lead the exercises
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
THE PHILADELPHIA FAILURE.

The failure of Wharton Barker's Phila-
delphia banking firm is one OF the surprises
OF the stock furry. The members had the
reputation of millionaires But even mil
lionaires find danger when they trust them
selves too freely into the jungles OF specula-
tiou. Though the details are withheld, it
would seem that connection with the Bar
ings' South American adventures had some
thing 10 do with the assignment
Barker Brothers are the first Pennsvl-
vania firm of any prominence that weak
ened in this furry. As illustrating how
little such failures reflect the business
condition of the country, it may safely be
stated that had the house chosen almost any
torn Of Pennsylvania industry or property
for its investment during the past few years,
it would probably have made profits to
amounts greater than the figures which rep
resent its present losses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
LONDON BELLIES.
Late Hours and Nervous Strain Lead Them
to Indulge in Stimulants.

Late Hours and Nervous Strain Lead Them
to Indulge in Stimulants.
AS for drinking with the fashionable women
in England, writes a London medical woman
the result of the appalling and perpetual
strain and the continual late hours
cause her to waken unrefreshed in the
morning, and, as she has no desire
for breakfast, hook and seltzer take the place of
tea, and glass of port is frequently taken about
IL o'clock to strengthen her for her ride. There
is more wine at lunch, and at fashionable teas
rich cakes and sweets and hearty sandwiches
with frequently glass of wine; wine again at
dinner, and again at the late supper and per-
haps glass of whisky to go to sleep on So,
you see, she consumes quite enough of wine
without any secret stores of it in her apart
ments
Eau de cologne and sal volatile are consumed
in their peculiar way far too much. because
the tired woman feels constantly IN need of
stimulants. 1t Is said that English women
are not nervous women, but the doctor
accuses them of being whimsical and
fanciful to the verge of insanity, and having
what our Rrandmothers call "vapors," but wha
we call nerves." Cocoa wine is quite fash
ionable remedy among English women, and
probably corresponds with the different seda-
tlves employed here, but the use of opium and
morphine is not. it would seem, so prevalent
as among American women, who do not,
as rule. drink so much wine and ale. Smok-
ing is not confined to the lawessness of Bo-
among genuine society women. A lady patient
of good standing has written to know il six or
eight cigarettes are not too many Tor her girl
cousin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
THE SPICE OF LIFE.

"Why, sir, you have not pulled out the
bad tooth. -
.'oh. srgno-a, how is it possibla to extract any
thing bad from SO lovely mouth?''-NelOcGstLs
Chronicle.
''That Statue of Liberty" said Mrs.
BIuxum, sis very appropriately posed, stand
ing OF course. Uncle Sam isn't getting up to
give his seat to anybody these days.''-Re1o York
Sun.
"Can your little brother talk noW?"
.Tes. He can say some words real well.''
''What are they?''
81 don't know. They're words L never heard
before. ''-Harpsr's foung People.
Chicagoan-This Is my home. Beautiful,
isn't it? Built with the products of my pen.
Visitor-Then you are a writer?
Chicagoan-No, indeed, am pork merchant.
-Ne,ccastLs Chronicle.
First Poor Boy-Let's 60 round to the
Astorbilts for nksgiving.
Second Poor Boy-What for?
First Poor Boy-Their dining rooms fixed SOS
we can see 'em eat.-LVe.
Miss Ann Fulton-In nv days the girls
wore one-buttoned gloves and dresses buttoned
up to the neck; now they wear one-buttoned
dresses and gloves up to the neck ."-Spars
Moments.
Preacher Ito 3-year-old scholar)-Lulu,
what do you go to Sunday school for?
Dickie Johnson.-Judge.
81 say. Bobby" whispered Featherly,
s'did your sister say that she hoped my trip would
do me good?''
''Yes, she told me last night that If Mr.. Feath-
erly went West she hoped he would 90 for good"
Spare Moments.
He-Why should you refuse him on ac-
count OF his not being your equal? Your grand
father signed the Declaration of Independence
a eQuaH
She-Oh, yes, of course do; but some men
deteriorare after birth, you know.-LVs.
Mr.. Smith (of Canajohar1e)-What towns
this?
Native-Luray, Vlrginnv sab.
MIR. Smith-Any battles fought around heref
Native-Yes, sab; but yer wanter keep 1t dark
Timber Roach an Corky tn Kid, # Hsgerstown.
hev mill t'night 'thout gloves. Gimme .
dollar an you get tip whar It's ter be, sah'-
Judge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
GOOD NEWS FOR ALLEGHENY.

Allegheny City stands iair chance of
emerging from the mud in the near future.
Councils flung big handful of hope to the
Northside last night. Half million dol
lars for new pavements is good beginning,
and it looks as if the difference be-
tween a muddy ditch and Federal
street were in fair way to be ac-
centuated. All we hope is that the sight
OF Belgian block on a concrete bed in place
of the old lagoons and bogs will not be de-
structive to the reason OF the average ALLIE
ghenian. Prisoners have gone mad when
suddenly liberated, it is not safe to set un-
limited food before starving men, and the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Eliza Wilson.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP AroH.

ESPECIAL TKLEGRAM TO THE IsPArCH.i
UNIoNTowN, November 2O.-AIrs Eliza Will
son. an old lady who was born when Washington
was Presinent, was buried here to-d.y. Long be-
fore the sto my days OF slave she married AL
pheus P. Wilson, promineut member of the
famous Legislature of the Old Dominion. He
2fterward gagged in the lumber business and
was drowned during a freshet Mrs. Wilson'S
family have all been nspicuous in the history of
Fayette. Her son, A. Z. Wilson. was President
Judge here for ten years, and was one OF the
ablest iurists in the State. One daughte. was the
wife of Hon. j. X. Ewing. and another married
j. W. Burbidge, wealthy New Orleans mer-
chant Mrs. Wilson'S brother, Colonel Samuel
Eyans was for years a member of the LEGISLATURE,
and was an intimate friend of Simon Cameron.
Her death is the third one by which snug fortunes
are tur ed lo9se 7e on nG be
Mrs Burbidge left an estate Of over $500, O0O and
had no heirs, and Mrs. Wilson was worth at least
Ewings, the Wilson girls, and the Clarks, of
Was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

SENATOR HENRY B. PAYNE, of Ohio, has
recently been so ill as to make his friends ap-
prehensive. His eightieth birthday falls on the
30th inst.
FRANK II. CUSHING. the writer upon the
ZunI Indians, is under medical treatment in
Buffalo. His ailments were brought on by his
life in Arizona.
THE private correspondence of the Prince of
Wales is something enormous. He is said to
receive four times as many letters day as does
the President of the United States
HENRY c. GIBSON, who has been elected
Vice President of the Academy of Fine Arts,
is one of the best art patrons in Philadelphia,
and has a gallery which contains some of the
rarest paintings in the country.
Two of the Little Men" of Louisa NJ.
AIcott's famous book are now in the Boston
publishing house of Roberts Brothers. They are
Miss Alcott's nephew, F. Alcott Pratt, and his
brother, who took the name of John Alcott.
BUSY as he is said to be, Edison always con.
trives to steal a little time from his day at the
luncheon hour. After lunch he frequently
spends an hour at billiards with Mrs. Edison,
and takes nap. He does no work in the even
Ing.
Now that the project for statue of Red
Jacket in Buffalo is we'll under way, the people
of that city talk of similarly honoring Dewitt
Clinton, protector of the Erie Canal, and La
Sale, the discoverer, who expl ored the lake
region so bravely.
PRINCE EDMUND RADzIwILL, one of the
Catholic leaders in the German Reichstag. and
also well known as an author, has Just entered
the religious order of the Benedictines, in the
Abbey of Beuron. He will be known hereafter
under the name of Father Benoit Radziwill.
HORACE G. KNOWLES, United States Con.
sui to Bordeaux, France, is the youngest man
holding Consular position in the service of
this country. He was appointed by President
Harrison at the beginning of his term and is
now home on a vacation. He will sail for his
post on Thursday.
A STORY has been going the rounds of Boston
to the effect that Walter Besant, whose novels,
"An Sorts and Conditions of Men," "The
Golden Butterfly" "Herr Paulus," etc., have
attracted SO much. attention, is no more nor
less person than Rev. Edward Everett Hale.
When seen in regard to it the reverend litera.
teur declined to speak on the subject. MIR
Besant. however, might not be so silent il
questioned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
OUR FASTEST CRUISER.
The Concord Beats the Yorl1town's Record,
but is Deficient in Horse Power.

The Concord Beats the Yorktown's Record,
but is Deficient in Horse Power.
NEW YORK. November 2O.-The trial of the
new cruiser Concord ended at 1:30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The vessel made as high as
III knots an hour. squirting at one time, it was
estimated, to Is knots. and maintaining an av-
erage for the trial of II knots per hour. This
she did against strong tidal current.
The Concord has proved herself to be the
fastest guuboat yet built for the navy. She
has outstripped the Yorktown, which has until
now held the best gunboat record in the
service. But despite her splendid speed show
ing, the Concord has failed to develop the
requisite 3, 400 horse power. This failure is due
directly to trouble which arose in the second
hour of the test with the after feed pump. To
increase the difficulty the starboard boiler
began to leak. Before the trial ended there
we're from two to three inches of water on the
floor of the fire room. Then small steam
pipe burst in the early part of the third hour,
filling the engine room with steam. Notwith,
standing that trouble yesterday, it is estimated
that the Concord made between 5000 and 8, 200
horse power.
1t is not likely that yesterdays trial will be
accepted as the official one. This will depend
partly on the Secretary of the Navy and partly
on the contractors. Should it not be deemed
the official trial, the contractors will be forced
to pay the expenses of the run. the Govern
ment agreeing TO pay only the expenses of a
successful trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
A COMMUTERS HEAVEN.

II the Zone tariff system of railway fares
is working the wonders in Austria that it is
credited with, it would meet long-felt want
here. Coupled with the cheap rates comes
change is proving very profitable to the rail-
roads, the passenger traffic having enorm-
ously increased. Yearly tickets good for
3O-mile trips are those sold for S17 40. The
usual rate for third class fare is only 4
mills mile or S6 so per 1000 miles, where
as in America it costs $50 and $50. Their
Communication rates for local service is still
lower. 1t is beginning to be recognized that
rapid transit and low fares is paying in
vestment all around.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
Social Chatter.

THE dinner served yesterday by the ladies of
the First Methodist Church was of such an
order that all who dined with them will be sure
to go again to-day. and take with them num-
ber of recruits 1t is in aid of the Woman's
Foreign Mission Society, and is their annual
dinner.
SUCH a delicious lunch as the ladies of ST.
Andrews Episcopal Church did serve yester-
day, and just as appetizing one will be served
again to-day. The fame of these lunches in
creases year by year.
The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceyille
opened its annual bazaar yesterday afternoon
and served supper in the evening. The bazaar
will be continued to-day, and supper served
again this evening.
AT the Eaton residence on Bldwell street.
last evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, who were
recently married in New York city, were
rendered reception.
! MISSES BERTHA WATTENHEIMER and
Sophia Herschl, bright young business women
of New York. are making temporary stay in
the city.
THE Linden Club was gay with merry euchre
players last evening. and the contest was a
spirited one, as the club contains some expert
players.
AT the residence of Mr. P. c. Knox, Ellis
worth avenue, this evening. the members of
the Fifth Avenue Euchre Club will be enter
tanned.
THE members of the A. P. A. of the East
End gave a musical and literary entertainment
last evening, in Goeddelps Hall.
The third reception of tine Normal Alumni
Association will be held this evening in High
School Hall.
AT the Hotel Schlosser this evening Everett
Council No. S54, Royal Arcanum, will be ban
quoted.
Mr.. AND MRS. c. L. STRAUz, of Negley
avenue, will celebrate their silver wedding to-.
night
THE Eldorado Club held reception last
evening in Cyclorama Hall.
THE members of the Linden Club will dance
to-niput
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
MEETING IN NEW YORK.

Some Pittsburgers Who Will Spend Thanks
giving Day in Gotham.
Thanksgiving Day in New York city is the
fashionable recreation for all the young misses
and masters who are attending colleges or
seminaries in that vicinity. The Fifth Avenue
Hotel is considered the place for meeting by
Pittsburgs junior element and a number of
them will on that day greet parents and
friends
Miss Florence Dilworth, who is at present at
Ogontz, will spend the day, or rather several
days, at the Fifth Avenue where her mother,
Mrs. George Dilworth. and her grandmother
Mrs. George A. Berry, will have previously
registered. These ladies, with Mrs. Reuben
Miller, will leave next Tuesday night for New
York, where Mrs. q. L. Magee has preceded
them, the latter lady havirs gone Wednesday
evening"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21

DEPREDATIoNs and marauding expe-
ditions from river pirates and vagrants with
out local habitation responsibility is too fire.
quently an unwelcome incident of our bound
ary streams. The Indiana Supreme Court has
taken the matter in hand and decided that the
State has power to punish persons who. on any
stream constituting boundary line, violate its
laws and the prosecution can be made in the
county opposite where the offense was CON-
mitted. The decision grew out of the case of
an Ohio river boatman who sold liquor on the
river near the Indiana shore without having
procured a license in the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
DRAMA AND MUSIC

At a Very Pleasant Society Entertainment on
the Southside.
1.-THE Innocent Drummer" as recited by Miss
Kitty Hamm. fairly captui ed the house at the
open meeting given by Acme Council, Jr. o. q.
A. NJ. last evening on the Southside. The
"Old Kitchen Clock" and "Lasca," a dramatic
selection. were also given by Miss Hamm, who
was only down on the programme for one
selection. but who gracefully and pleasingly
responded to the rapturous applause given her
first number.
A very enjoyable musical programme was
rendered by Misses Grace Cready and Ella
Rowell and Messrs. John NJ. Rosser, Harry
Taudte, Ed Rink and William Reynolds, all of
whom were given an appreciative and hearty
reception.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21

Mr.. CHARLES N. HARPER of New
York, who sailed for Buenos Ayres on
Wednesday, says the "Cedula" caused the
downfall of the Barings. He states that this
scheme for distributing money was taken ad-
vantage of to a marvellous extent, more than
s4l5 900 900 having been loaned on that class of
securities within the last eight years, though
not over million dollars worth were taken in
the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
Two ENJOYABLE East End Teas

Two lovely teas were given in the East End
yesterday afternoon. To one Mrs. Jonas
Roup McClintock was hostess, at her beautiful
home on Fifth avenue. The other was given
by Mrs. ]. E. Porter, of Forbes street. Being
in the same SET, these ladies received almost
identically the same guests and the conversa-
tion begun in one of the elegant homes was
not infrequently resumed in the other by the
ladies. Excellent music, exquisite floral deco
rations. with delicious refreshments were
part of the programme at each affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-21
THE sEIBERT-MGEE WEDDING.
Quiet Affair, Followed by a Reception and
Sumner

Quiet Affair, Followed by a Reception and
Supper.
Miss Clara Seibert and Mr.. Edward McGee
were welded last evening at the home of the
BRIDES parents, on Washington street, ALLIE
gheny. The young couple were attended dur
ing the ordeal by Miss Belle Seibert, sister of
the bride, as bridemaid, and MIR. Savage as
groomsman. Rev. Father O'Connel, of st.
Peters Pro-Cathedral. Allegheny, was the
officiating clergyman.
The bride, daughter of Mr.. Nicholas Sci
bert the well-known furniture dealer, was
stylishy attired in travelling suit of dark
blue that was admirably adapted to her blonde
beauty, and with gloves and toQue to corre-
spond, she made very charming picture.
The groom was handsome and manly in the
conventional wedding suit. A reception and
supper by Luther preceded the departure of
Mr.. and Mrs. McGee for the East where they
will spend the time until the lst Of December,
when they will be at home at 43 Taggart street.