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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

The Boston clergyman who, in extolling
the beauty of modern women, said that "Helens
and Cleopatras are now produced by thou
sands" should not have omitted to enforce the
lesson that the beauties of the present day must
behave themselves much better than did their
classic exemplars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

THAT gift of cottage at Cape May Point
to Mrs. Harrison having been accepted, page
advertisements of the new resort in the Phila-
delphia papers follow as a matter of course.
The people who cast this bread upon the
waters of the seaside intend to get it back again
and not be SO very many days about it, either,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

NOTWITHSTANDING the protest of the
dressed beef millionaires that they really never
made any money worth mentioning. the state
ments of their profits by the English syndicates
they have sold out to, gives tolerably clear
idea Of who gets the difference between the
price of cattle and the price of meat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
MY GIRL JIMMY.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.l

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATCH.l
She had no Nav ner Paw,
Ner any blood or kin,
IN thet's huccome 1t happened
Thet we-all took her in
A poor, peaked little critter
Red-headed, pale aud thin.
Six boys thar was o. we-uns,
An Pap he used to gree
Thet five of us was likely
As you would wish to see,
An one of us was slowly
An tibet thar one was me.
An jimmy used to pleg me
Fer bein' big an lean,
All hans an feet an freckles
The thickest ever seen.
She jedged twas only sunburn
KEEP me from lookin' green.
First of, l didn't mind it
Them funnin' ways o. hern;
But when she took to growin'
Like a slim young forest fern.
An did her hair up on top-why,
Her Jokes begun to burn.
Iknowed wasn't nothin'
Bet off 'ginst John an Jim,
An but-well; be was slightly,
An Ted-I looked at him
An sensed his chance with jimmy
Was big, an mine was slim.
So lowed to never mention
How much keered fer her;
Cuz jedge to pine in secret
Is passels easier
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

Mr.. CHAUNCEY M. DEPEw in his speech
at Chicago said: 1T is the popularity of every
individual that he wishes to be thought dis.
tinguished for something other than that upon
which he has made his reputation" Too true.
There are signs that Mr. Depew himself wishes
to be considered mere Presidential candidate
instead of the prince of post-prandial orators.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

THE Ohio court before which the suit
against Senator Brice for back taxes was
brought has decided in the Senator's favor.
This gives profound judicial opinion to the
effect that the Senator is resident of Ohio
for the purpose Of being elected Senator, but
not for the purpose of being taxed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

SOME Of the craftsmanship with which the
public was witched at Exposition Park va ster.
day is reported to have been unique, but the
drill was in the main q creditable one and
furnished an attractive sight to the people who
witnessed it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
BUILDING ASSOCIATION STATISTICS.

The statistics of building associations in the
State, as reported in a special from Harris
burg, give a very interesting SUNNI airy of the
operations of these organizations in the crea-
tion of homes owned by the people. 1t shows
that the organizations now in active opera
tion have assets Of $40, ,OOo, 900, with an an
nuaI income of over SIS 600, 900; while the
total assets of all the companies organized
since 1874 is estimated at s94, 900. 900. As is
pointed out by the correspondent the mort
cages existing under this system represent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

The County Committee orders new pri.
maries promptly enough; but the proposition
to nominate by a direct vote Of the people cuts
off the art of trading in delegates too COM
pletely to suit the political authorities on the
committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

Voluntary contributors should keep copies Of
articles. II compensation is desired the price
expected must be named. The courtesy Of re-
Turning rejected manuscripts iCiu be extended
IChen stamps for that purpose are enclosed. but
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH tUfH under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of
solicited manuscripts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.
WRITTEN FOR THE D1sPArcH.I

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcHT
Customer: That sugar Of yours was dreadfully
adulterated.
Grocer: But, my dear sir. 1t grew that way
sandy soil, you know.
William Hamilton Gibson wants to know how
the partridge manages to make that peculiar
drumming noise which betrays his presence.
Perhaps he does 1t with his drumstick.
"Going to Europe this year. my boyr'
s'No; can't raise the wind"
'That's curious.'
ssHow so?''
everybody says you're great blower"
One of the prominent yachtsmen Of this
country has a boat named the Ava. The humor-
lists of the land lost great opportunity when she
slid into the water to dilate upon American Ava
launches.
"what shall 1 call my column asked the
sSyon nronose to make your living out Of t.
don't your responded the managing editor.
'EYes.n
ssTben why not call it 'Wittles.''i
Too Much Dampness--Mrs. Twfddle-1 hear
that widder Wallace is down with rheumatics.
Mrs Twaddle: Yes, poor thing, she might have
expected it-she wep' so much.
Sonbocles, Of Boston, Slips Up.-"1 say,
sonSocles, ~ said Chumpleigh. did Adam wear
pHHS5 mo returned the purist, "Adam wore
trousers"
oIndeed? who is your authority for tnatl''-
Carlyle Snfth
A PEssIMIsTIC STRAIN.
There is not more woe than pleasure In life.
But here is the rub, nv boy;
One part of the people have all the strife,
Tie others have all the joY.
John Kendrick FdB0s.
ARoMANCE OF THESE TIMES.
Sweets to the sweet" said the impecunIous
young clerk, as he gave her . modest bag OF
caramels.
She took the carsmels. and let him ''hold the
bag" which. being interpreted, reads, gave
him the sack.''
'Suites to the sweet said the impecunious
young clerks corpulent old employer, as be
showed her through his magnificent Einel hsts.
She declared that she was 50 fond OF poetry. ana
though that about three floors OF the Eihel Wouia
70 for building their little nest.-PoLk Sa0GtPs'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

The statement that the expenses of the
delegate system render it impossible for any
one but a rich man to seek political preferment
furnishes decisive argument in favor of nomi-
nation by direct vote of the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
Senator Insnll, Iu,euti,u.

From the Kansas City star.l
Editor Easley, of the Hutchinson Netrs. who
who has Just returned from Washington,
says that ingalls, will not vote for the McKin-
ley bill In the Senate Ingalls, allowed Plumb
to steal march on him on the tariff business,
but it is not too late for him to join the process
sion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
QUESTIONS ON SILVER.

The following inquiries seek information
on a number of points that a good many
people are asking about:
Editor OF the Dispatch.J
viii yor please give reader Of your paper
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

The Delaware peach crop is now de-
stroyed utterly. and the last time, by the press
dispatches. Some one is evidently trying to
run a corner on peaches and cream.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

THAT case out in St. Paul in which poker
chips in mans pocket saved his life has made
aprofound impression, judging from the COM
ments of numerous esteemed contemporaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

CATTLE and dressed beef rates on the
trunk lines are being cut; but the people who
pay for them, are not likely to find it out in the
price of the meat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

ALLEGHENY has the unusual experience
of bids for the grading of street 25 per cent
lower than the estimates Pittsburg would en-
joy an occasional surprise of that nature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
PITTsBURG. SUNDAY. JUNE IS, 1880

THIS issue of THE DISPATCH contains
20 pages, made mp of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
NewsdeaIers Newsboys to supply pa
irons with n Complete Number should be
promptly reported TO this office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
POsTAGE-Am persons who mail

POSTAGE-All persons who mail the
Sunday issue of The Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind the fact TINT the post
age thereon is Two ~ Cents. All double
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require n 2-cent stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

The selection of the Lake Front site in
Chicago indicates that the Western metropolis
is more anxious to get new ground made than
to start on its buildings
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

1t is believed that large number of peonle
would profit by the example if it were not for
the innate difficulty Of having any poker cbins
left to keep in the pocket after the game ia
over
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
BEWARE THE LACE PIN,
rNo TO Sc without a thorn,''
He knows IL now. the duncel
A lace pin rather loosely worn
He only kissed her once.


IF census enumerator has many friends of an
obliging nature he may make pretty good
thing out of counting the people.
The other day, for example, a census taker
was obtaining the statistics Of Pittsburg
household from the head thereof, lady with
whom he is well acquainted. When it came
down to the Objectionable question about Grip
pies, idiots, ETC.. the lady answered: Eyes, my
girl Julia is crippled" and the information was
recorded promptly.
After the enumerator had taken his depart
ure the lady explained that he was deserving
young man and that she wanted him to get along
as for Julia, she had sore ankle, anyhow.
This interesting cripple was worth cents to
the enumerator, for that is the price paid for
Affirmative answers to the obnoxious question.
A NEW YORK correspondent informs me that
great many theatrical people in New York.
including several well-known managers,
are under the impression that calvin
Joslyn" Davis intends to build his thea
ter in Pittsburg this season. There is
no likelihood of such being the case,
as far as local authorities know. At present
the Duquesne Theater is the only new theater
which promises to be an accomplished fact here
before 1891.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

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SUNDAY DISPATCH, One Year. go
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JHE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
JIcents per week, or including Sunday edition,
~ 20 cents per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

allow is Flipper doing in the Far Westf'
asked Pittsburger who has just re-
turned from the Pacific coast.
"Splendidly," was the reply mot only pay
ing his old debts but contracting new ones right
and 1eftr'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

We q reader Of your paper
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

One of the prominent yachtsmen Of this
country has a boat named the Ava. The humor-
lists of the land lost great opportunity when she
aid into the water to dilate upon American Ava
launches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

served In LllS mousse"
And this is the way it is in the city Of New
York. II such a thing should occur in the
city Of Washington the hotel keeper would
have suit on his hands in short order There
IS not place in the city Of Washington or In
Richmond, or any other Southern city that
was ever In, where gentleman could not take
his porter, his cab driver, or any other colored
man man who was serving him at the time. and and
city OF New York, the metropolis or the North
and the center Of national politics.
rt<
A BOUT this time of the year saunterer on
the Battery will see every day lying off
and on several private steam yachts. Some of
these will lie at anchor over at the anchorage
of Liberty Island, and others steam down in
the morning among the other yachts off Bay
Ridge. From 8 to 5 o'clock these yachts drop
in one by one near the barge office and send a
little boat ashore manned by two sailors. The
yachts are private carriages, SO to speak, of
wealthy stock brokers and others having down
town offices. and the boats will presently take
off the owner and perhaps q friend or two and
60 steaming away again up the Hudson or
down the lower bay. Some of these. notably j.
Gould's, are very expensive boats, and cost at
least Sl,OOO month to maintain. They are
very natty and trim built and the brasses on the
deck shine like gold. Cleaning cannon of brass.
beautifully mounted, can be seen forward and
aft, and under the awnings are comfortable
chairs and refreshment tables.
Any one OF them seems very expensive out
fit for a single individual, and as a matter of
fact in that respect discount special trains 100
per cent. The sailors who man them are
dressed in full uniform Of navy blue or spotless
white duck. Once in a while gayly.dressed
ladies may be seen under the awnings. but as a
rule during the summer the yachts are simply
SO many conveyances for business purposes
Men like Jay Gould. however, are rarely Win,
out tcompanionship of the sterner sex On oosru
of these they will find the luxurious CABINS
stored with every comfort Probably not one
of the guests of Gould's but what has Detter
appetite tor these than the great railway mag
nate himself. He is n very simple hYeI eatst
very little and plain food, dares not drink any
There is scarcely q clerk In New YORK or an
employe of Gould's thousands Of employes VINO
does not enjoy life more than Gould himself.
CHAzLEs T. MURRAY.
NEW Yozx, June II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15
A ROMANCE OF THESE TIMES.

Sweets to the sweet" said the impecunious
young clerk, as he gave her . modest bag OF
caramels.
She took the caramels. and let him 'fhold the
bag" which. being interpreted, reads, gave
him the sack
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-15

"Going to Europe this year. my boyr'
s'No; can't raise the wind.''
s.That's curious.
ssHow so?''
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-27
DROWNED LIKE RATS IN A CAGE.
Fate OF Nearly One hundred Chinese
In a Sinking Ship.
Wild Rusn to Get Possession of the
Small Boats.
Particulars Of the Loss Of the Oneida
on the Alaskan Shore.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 26.-The first
detailed story Of the loss of the ship Oneida
and the drowning Of 76 Chinese, in Cooks
inlet, Alaska, are given by John Ericsson,
one Of the crew Of the wrecked vessel who
arrived in this city last night.
We sailed from here. said he, March %.
On April 26th fog came down, and about
o'clock at night. when we thought we were
well out from land, the shock came. The
water was flowing into the ship at furious
rate, and the order was given to get out the
boats. The scene that followed that order
was simply terrible. Two hundred Chinese
fishermen, who were in the hold, came
swarming up on deck. They cursed and
swore, and cried and kicked, and charged on
the Doats, and had to be driven off the deck
by the crew. Some ran up into the rigging,
then down to the deck again. They attempt
ed es 20 take possession Of the boats which. by
this time, were manned. 1t was necessary
to pnsh out from the side OF the ship. To
hold them In check was impossible. They
were Ike demons. Many Of them leaped in
to the water and were drowned.
None OF the white men were lost. Twenty
minutes after we struck there was nothing
to be seen Of the ship. Sne landed fairly on
top OF the rock and was broken In two. AS
washed out Of the davits. There was a
scramble for them by the panic-stricken
Chinese, but only four of them got into the
boats. 1t was terrible to listen to the walls
81 the doomed creatures, We. could give
them no help. A number Of them were
caught, like rats in a cage, and went to the
bottom. We found IL Cinnamon boating on
the wheelhouse two days later. Three Of
the Chinese had managed to reach the rock,
but these were not found until seven days
later, and two Of them In the meantime had
perished from exposure. The third had
found keg Of spirits and had kept himself
alive on its contents.
The Oneida was an old vessel. She was
built at Searsp0rt, Me-, In 1856, and after
wards sold TO California parties, her perma-
nent document Issuing at San Francisco.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-27
THAT GRAND TRUNK TUNNEL.
One of the Greatest Feats Of AmerI.
can Civil Engineering.

PORT HURON, Mich, August 26.- The
workmen engaged upon the two ends of the
st. Clair River tunnel between Port Huron
and Sarnia, Ont, shook hands with each
other this morning under the st. Clair River
and made the great subterranean highway
echu with their cries.
When but 100 feet of the tunnel proper re-
mained to be completed work was suspended
and an eight-foOt drift was begun. This
was to enable the engineers to adjust the
massive shields so that they will form per-
feet lining for the tunnel when brought to-
gether.
The last spadeful of earth will be removed
on Thursday morning. The tunnel Is prac-
withsit Is jubilant, for their success has sur
passed the most sanguine anticipations of its
promoters
This marks the completion of the greatest
river tunnel in the world. and possibly the
greatest piece Of engineering In this country,
1t Is eleven feet longer that the BROOKLYN
bridge, and the difficulty of underground
work compensates for the finer work neces-
sary on that structure. The tunnel will not
be in use for some months, as 1900 feet of
approach Is to be dug on the Canadian side
and one of 1900 on the Michigan.
At $40 o'clock this morning Mr.. Hohson,
chief engineer of the tunnel, and Mr.. Mill
man, engineer in charge; Mr. Eames,
mechanical superlntendent,a and Mr.. Murphy,
who has charge of the excavation passed
side. They made the trip through In thirty
minutes and were greeted upon their arrival
on the Sarnia side by all the steam whistles
on the river
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-27
ANEW GLOUCESTER MYSTERY.
Many Blood Stains and a Badly
Wounded Frenchman.

NEW GLOUCESTER, August 26.-At little
before s o'clock workmen on the track, a
short distance above the Maine Central sta
tion, came across marks that seemed to show
that bloody scuffle had taken place there
during the early hours OF the morning. A new
axe lay upon the track, its blade and handle
covered with fresh blood. The dirt on the
track showed that the parties had had a se-
we're tussle. Near by was clay pipe, also
somewhat bloody.
From the scene of the scuffle tracks through
the grass were plainly visible. The discOv-
erers followed these to the edge of pool Of
water, through which the track ran. Emerg-
ing from the other side OF the pool of water,
which was perhaps two feet deep. the tracks
led on to a rough coal bin. Here on the
boards the marks Of blood were again appa-
rent, as If the man, with his clothes covered
with blood, had leaned against the boards,
mans hand was plainly set in blood.
Inside the coal bin pair of pantaloOns,
newly rinsed but showing none of the tell
tale marks, was found, and near by a white
pocket handkerchief was also found. From
this point the tracks led through clump of
alder bushes toward the highway, where they
were lost.
A Frenchman, name unknown, who has
been working for Philip Blake, on his farm.
started last night to walk to Lewiston. He
returned this morning at 8 o'clock with three
ribs broken and cut in his back. He says
he was hit by something at New Gloucester
and when conscious was lying in water. He
dragged himself to Blake's house, distance
OF three miles. The man may have been
struck by a train but the other circumstances
OF the case are not explained by this theory.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-27
OBITUARY.
Dr. Samuel Merritt.

DIR. Samuel Merritt diedlately at his resi-
dence in Oakland. California, from paraly-
sis. DIR. Samuel Merritt was born In Harps-
well, Cumberland county, March Goth,
1922, his father being Samuel Merritt,
farmer. He graduated from Bowdoin Col.
lege In 1874, and practiced medicine for
three years in Plymouth. Mass. Determln-
Ing to go to California, he fitted out vessel
and arrived in San Francisco May 9Th, 1850,
tne day following the great fire. He disposed
Oh MS general cargo to good advantage, and
established himself in lis profession in San
francisco, also speculating In real estate and
owning several coasting vessels.
In May, 1852, he purchased 40 acres on the
banks Of Lake Merritt. establishing lum-
Der yard and erecting the house in which he
died. In 1856 DIR. Merritt became a member
of the vigilance committee. He served two
years as supervisor, and following the opera
tlon of the consolidation act was rendered
by the Peoples party, but declined.
de was one OF the organizers Of the Cali
fornla Mutual Marine Insurance Company
and its first president. In 1867 he was APP
pointed mayor OF Oakland, TO fill an unex-
Rlred term caused by the resignation Of w.
year by the people to that office. In 1868 he
was appointed regent Of the State UniVeTsi-
ty by Governor Haight.
BY building dam across the north arm OF
the estuary he formed the lake now bearing
his name. DIR. Merritt improved his proper
ty bordering on Lake Merritt by building
many handsome dwellings. His property in
terests are varied, and his extensive estate Is
valued at over S2,OO0,0o0. DIR. Merritt al
ways enjoyed vigorous health, was OF com
manding presence, being six feet three inch
es In height, and weighing $40 pounds
The funeral was held from the deceased's
late residence Rev. DR.. j. X. Mclean, Of
the First Congregational church OF Oakland,
offlciated.
DIR. Merritt never married. His immedi-
ate relatives surviving are Mrs. Q. M. Garce-
lon. widow OF Dr. Garcelon, formerly OF
Oakland, and two nephews, James Merritt
and Frederick Merritt, OF San Francisco.
he. also leaves many distant relatives In
Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1890-08-27
MA

declares he is going to violate one of the
rules of the House."
Mr.. Crain-'For that l am responsible to
my constituents alone"
Mr.. Burrows-"This is violation of one
of the rules of the House. For this you do
not answer to your constituents but to the
House."
sured unless 1 am tried and found guilty.
Mr.. Brosius.,."You have just entered a
plea of guilty" Laughter.
Mr.. Henderson-"You ou stood by while the
Lodge bill was passed and did not secede
until the farmers day came. Then you
sneaked out of the hall" Republican ap-
plause.l
Mr.. Crain-"I represent as many farmers
as you, but they are farmers who produce
cotton seed oil. between which and pure
lard there is no more comparison than be-
tween heaven and hell" [Laughterl
Mr.. Henderson-"Put 1t on the market as
such. Don't sneak. Be a man. [Republi-
can applause.
Mr.. Turner of New York. then managed
to use up three.-quarters of an, houE, in dis
cussing question of personal privilege, and
at 5.45 the House adjourned.