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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
OUR NAIL POUCH.
An Object Lesson.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch;
In THE DISPATCH of Friday is an account
OF the disposal of the estate of Millionaire
Blythe, from which 1t appears that he was q
foreigner who, coming to San Francisco AZ an
early day, and engaging in the laudable occu-
patton of huckster and peddler. by which he
gathered few dollars together. was forced to
purchase ar mortgage sale piece Of land.
So little, however, did he value his purchase
that he endeavored, unsuccessfully, TO get 1t
of his hands. But this piece OF land which he
did not even have the foresight to hold, was
made so valuable by the people of San Francisco
settling round IL, that without the expenditure
Of days labor or an hours thought on his
pars, it became the foundation OF fortune,
which after furnishing him the enjoyment of q
fair share of the good things OF this life, was
estimated worth millions at his death.
Now mark that he did not even indicate the
person to whom he wished this wealth to 90,
but the courts, organized for that purpose, by
and at the expense of the good people of San
able by the people of San Francisco 70 the
illegitimate daughter OF Blythe.
That the people of San Francisco made the
greater part Of this 81, 4,00100O and that it be-
longs to them, there CAN scarcely be a doubt.
Yet that which would have given them libraries
books as well, 10 taken from them before their
eyes. and given to an alien, who did even less
IN producing the wealth than Blythe himself.
Whatever argument there may be for pro-
tecting people who have put their honest,
hard earned dollars into land certainly does
not apply to such cases as this, and It Is hard
TO see who would have been wrouged IL in this
and similar cases the people should repossess
themselves of their own. MENDOZA REX.
PITTsBURG, Augusta
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
L md SECURITY FOR CIRCULAT1oN.

From a special aticle in this issue, it will
be learned that Mr.. w. K. Freid. whose
advocacy of the use of agricultural land
security as q basis for national bank circu-
lation has been heretofore referred to in
these columns, has carried his project to the
extent of issuing pamphlet and contem-
plating the call of a convention for the or
ganization of party on that basis.
The DISPATCH has previously recog-
nized that the conservative and carefully
regulated use of real estate securities as q
basis for national banks has much about it
that is worthy of consideration. Two great
classes of financial institutions, the savings
banks and insurance companies, have held
large investments on that basis for years;
and the results have been good where
proper safeguards are maintained against
wildcatting and imitation. In the presenta-
tiou of his "New Idea" Mr.. Freid is in
clined to be extremely conservative in the
safeguards against overvaluation; but in
working out its details he does not seem to
fully appreciate the importance of letting
such a proposition stand strictly on its own
merits and keeping it clear from association
with schemes which sensible business men
mus. recognize as visionary.
Thus, apart from the fact that the proposed
convention is expected to be under the au-
spices of body that is irretrievably COM
mitted to the project of issuing currency on
the variable and uncertain basis of agricul-
tural products, it can hardly incite conf
dence in the idea to learn from its advocate
that "we need no longer use or employ as
a basis for our currency, gold or silver" 1t
is not at all necessary to present such prof.
ect as one for the abolition of gold
or silver, any more than the use of
Government bonds in the same way
involved that idea. Mr.. Freid does
not really mean this, either; for he contem-
plates the maintenance of a single gold
standard, and the use of gold in the redemp-
tion Of mortgages, thus, it will be seen,
throwing1his proposition into the fight be-
tween the gold and silver men, and on the
unpopular side. Then what is the use of
establishing a new and somewhat centralized
Nations Bank" when we have hundreds Of
millions of natioual banking capital, that
could use that basis for circulation the mo-
ment they are authorized to do so with the
proper safeguards?
The clear and impartial comprehension of
the proposition is not improved by eneum-
bering it with these exotic features. But in
the abstract proposition Of using agricult-
ural land mortgages as basis for national
banking, there is much that will bear dis
cussion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
ANTWERP AND COLOGNE.
eLIMPsEs OF TWO CELEBRATED AN.
GENT CITIES OF EUROPE.

Sunday in Church and Concert Hall-The
Famous Cafhedral-Wouderfnl Artistic
Representation of scriptnrni Characters
Sights and Scenes In Cologne.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.l
IRON Chester to London. from London to
Harwich, the train goes like the wind.
The stations. by the way, are but sudden
fash and blur, because in England the railroad
crosses no street or wagon-way at grade. There
is always bridge over or a tunnel under. The
English engines need no bell to warn people Of
danger at cross roads. There is no slackenng
of speed.
From Harwich the way lies out over the
North Sea. You begin to realize that you are
setting out for foreign country You stop in
the companiont way of the boat which is to
bear you across to Antwerp and read this sig
nificant inscription:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
STATE ODDITIES.

A FRIGHTENED dog at Norristovn ran head.
long down a sewer. -
WITH three bu,,s,. IN b;. bodv and ons .,
his head a Columbia dog stin lives.
RATS in York stable rrev 40 hold that t,,sv
nearly gnawed the hoofs of horse.
AM AIIsntovn .cbooI teacbsy "a be,no In.
vestioatsd for eallinq a child .Pepnsvly,nia
nm,n,, !,
A Jrrvrpsox .orntx man has Lost his siob,
the resnlt of oyerindnigence in icevater Wills
oyerheated.
oHAR,.ps srrpuxp has TINS far nicxsd N =.
600 quarts of buckleberries from his 900 acres
of land in Monroe comfy.
Mps s.p.y w,,rrps ,oa wars old q,
Faston. is visiting an sO-year.old daughter. Mrs.
rhandora a a,.ai1 n psthIahsm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

from the President down are understood to
be opposed to the Louisiana Lottery" says the
st. Louis Globe Democrat This is comforting
II true; but before being too sure Of 1t. the es-
teemed Globe. Democrat had better ascertain
the views Of those eminent Republicans, the
Federal office holders at New Orleans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
BUSY SENATOR CAMERON.

His Sudden Accession of Interest Noticed by
Everybody.
Washington Special to New York Herald.1
The members OF the Senate have been a good
deal amused the last two Gays by the sudden
activity of Senator Don Cameron, Of Pennsyl-
vania. He is one of the silent rich men.
who show themselves only occasionally
on the floor, and seldom weary them
selves with the details of legislation.
One of the leading Philadelphia papers
has Just begun to criticise Senator Came
ron for his neglect of the tariff interests of the
State, and the criticism seeing to have had a
marked effect. He was about the chamber
all day yesterday, and was actually engaged in
writing assiduously at his desk during the
sweltering heat to-day. and afterwards was
making great effort to listen to q long speech
on the tariff. His sudden accession of interest
was noticed by everybody, and was the subject
of good many quiet pleasantries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
CHANGED THE SUBJECT.
A westeru Bride Horrined by q WnshiRgton

A Western Bride Horrifed by q WnshlRgton
Clerk.
From the Washington Post.l
A Western bride and groom arrived in
Washington early yesterday morning and went
to opc OF tho finest hotels in the city for
breakfast not intending to remain. After the
meal the young couple came intothe office, and
the happy husband went to the cashiers desk
60 sottie. He approached difidently and said:
sSI had breakfast here with my wire this morn
ing. How much is itF'
Eyes, sir" responded the polite clerk; "what
None at all" answered the groomi ~
brought her here with me-
"Ohr' remarked the cashier, as he grasped
the situation, and received the prioe of the
breakfast.
The bride, who had overheard the conversa-
ton. looked horrifed, and. as she rejoiped her
husband, remarked; He didn't mean that
wives live at hotels without their husbands,
did he, Georger
sI'm sure don't know mused George; and
then he changed the subject.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
TERMS OF THE DIsPATCH.
PITrsBuRe, MONDAY. AUG. { 1880.
TER DISPATCH FOR The SUMMER

Persons Ieavfrg the City for ehe summer can
haze THE DISPATCH JorDarded by earliest
nhol 20 any address at the rate of 90 cents per
month or ef 50 for three months, Sunday edi.
fion included Daily edition only. zoe per
month. Ss for three months. The address may
be changed as desired. Q care be taken in all
cases 10 mention both old and netO address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
Queer Facts About Goldfish.

Goldfish that swim in globes of water in our
parlors are very sensible to changes in the
weather. and an observant person may learn to
rely on them to foretell the coming of storm
At such times the fish are restless. They dart
about from place to place. and never remain
long in one spot as in mild, pleasant weather
They may be taught, when kept in large tank,
to approach their attendant by ringing BELL
Another of their peculiarities is that they may
be frozen in lump of ice in December and be
thawed out alive in April. Although goldfish
are now reared and kept as pets all over this
country, they were first brought here from
China only 30 years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

The politicians havs been busily declar-
ing the Farmers Alliance movement to be i'm
practicable. There have been reasons for sus-
pecting 1t to be SO; but it is placed beyond al.
doubt in the mind of tho practical politician
when it is learned that the efforts of the Louisi-
ana lottery crowd to buy up the Louisiana Farm
ers' Alliance have been met with utter failure.
Such impractical fellows as these cannot be
expected TO have any weight in politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
senaibIe Tnllk.

From the st. Louis Republic.1
This Is business. There is nothing hysterical
about it. In the present situation there is
nothing whatever that calls for Mysteries. The
South has no need for spasms over the force
bill or any other bill the radicals can pass. No
matter what radical Congress does the South
can hold its own II 1t keeps its temper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
THE CIRCUS HAD TO SETTLE.
A Missouri nInn Who Compelled the Mana.
ger to Keep His Word.

LOUISIANA Mo-, August 8-Hamilton B.
Brunough and Miss Annie Beedle, or Pike
county, ILL.,. presented themselves yesterday
afternoon at Wallace & Anderson's circus tent,
in answer to an advertisement by the circus
company that they would not only defray all
expenses of a marriage ceremony, but would
include a set of furniture valued at $50 as a
present to the blushIng bride. The circus peo-
pie, failing to fill their part of the contract,
Mr. Brunough and bride elect proceeded to the
office of Justice Homer Murray. who soon
made the twain one. and in addition to a beau
tifully engraved marriage certificate threw in
a writ Of attachment of 800 against the circus
concern, which was finally settled for $40. After
paying lawyers fee, the Justices rake down
and bridal trip to the Louisiana race course,
it is presumed there was sufficient left to pay
terriage across the Father of Waters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
SOMETHING TO LAUGH AT,

McCall-What's the matter, old man7
| Have you got the blues?
| seaInan-No, not now. l had s worth last
| night, but L got rid Of them mighty quick
| Yonksrs Statesman.
Selby-what is Mr.. Ponsonby's pro:es-
| sion-do you know?
Miss Popinjay-oh. I've heard papa say that he
was pessimist. Huntington Free Press.
A seaside paper makes the startling an
nouncement that tan shoes are very much worn
| this summer. Hundreds of the eottagers wear
| nothing eIse.' A pair OF tan shoes certainly
makes a very cool costume = Yonkers Statssn1dn-
"I understand you are engaged to Miss
| Long?''
Eyes; my first engagement"
''Your frst?''
''Yes; never smeIled powder before. "-Bfns-
hdmtoB Leader.
Mr.. Yamacraw-Miss Priscilla, you are
first rate mirror.
Miss Priscilla Pulaski (blushingIy)-LaI Gir,
Yamacrsw, why? because am so truthful?l
Mr.. Yamacraw--No; because you are such Q
good looking lass.
Miss Priscilla-O. Mr.. Yamacrawl and am I
then to regard you as an ad-nlrror.-Savannah
Netos.
Servant girl hearing the footsteps Of her
mistress. Ito her swcetheart)-Auguste. quick
get hold Of the children, l hear the missisl
Enter Mistress-Why, Anna, what do see?
Seryant-Ah madame, the children are dotinRly
fond of'soldiers. SO have brought them one to
play with.-Le RGppst.
Wsgg-"Hello, Wallace, you're quite
stranger. Been away on a long trip West
understandS'
Wallace-"Yes, my boy, I've had quite Q
journey. I've been out to Seattle"
Wagg-"You don'tsay so. And was Attic glad
to see you, old msn9i'-SomervtIIs Journal.
Inexperienced Widow (writing an adver-
tiseEent tor boarders) )-'Hov will this do at the
end, Mirandss All the comforts Of home.'"
Experienced Daughter-'SThat's good, mother,
buE you can make 1t stronger yet Put it All the
comforts Of the club, and in a week there won't
be room left vacant In the house. ''-Somsrvfts
Journal
A CONFESSION.
II swayed In hammock one day,
As the bees o'er their honey pots BUNDLED.
Ihadn'ta notion the rope would give way.
And lay me right out on the broad pi-azay
Before her hoped to make my fdness.
But tumbled.,'
"What then7''
she laughed so Wild and she laughed so nee,
| u made up my mind that she didnTi love ne.
J 30 gave her up."-RsO York Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
IMPOSING RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
The Corner stone Of 81. Mary's German
Church Laid NJ Johnstown.

Church Laid n Johnst0wD.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHl
JoHNsTowN, August 3-The most imposing
religious service that has ever taken place here
occurred to-day. The corner stone Of the st.
Mary's German Catholic Church was laid this
evening at o'clock. The Pittsburg. Altoona
and other delegations from near towns arrived
here late in the afternoon principally, and at
4;30 the line Of march was formed and went
over the following route: Station. to Iron, to
Broad, TO Second, to Chestnut, to Tenth. to
Broad. to Fifth, to Railroad to Third, to
Broad and to the church.
There was quite q number of clerical gentle
men present among them the following: Rev
]. B. Dutfner, Southside, Pitisburg, a relative
Of Father Trautwein, pastor of st. MaIy's, who
laid tho corner stone and delivered the sermon:
also Fathers Kaufman and Goebel, both of
Pittsburg; Very Rev E. A. Bush, of Altoona;
Father Agatho, of st. Vincent's, and many
other well known ministers of that faith.
There was great deal of decorating all along
the line, and this added TO The success and
beauty of the parade. Several handsome
arches had been also erected, chief among them
Delng magnificent double arch at Fifth aud
Broad, and one at Third and Broad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
A MAIDEN's PRAYER.

a.. -, o.,. , fao,i,I, ,,,,,a..
W,th sender bs,rt ana trr.
uy,,t M h.,. ILL., ill., ,ha s,o,5an ne saW 'sue,
And eyes OF the heavens blue;
Ana she ioveo, IN her lack OF wisdom,
A Stranger, she met one dav.
And straightway into his keeping
She gave her heart away.
ou' .ne sum hcr iauea saoiy
lh'o 'ne MlhteSs gray
Passed from her life away.
Then winter yielded gently,
HIS SHOWS to the warmth Of spring.
And high In waving treetops
The robins began to sing.
.,d ,,oro
% W.s ae hasrd gss aom anyme cr',sr .ne pa ma,aeh
m. ~ &C.. so.ne chiluren Sins
~ Tor srI .,,a, me-. ~ t,.sn. star Oh evening,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

. On single day last week $4,000 enjoyed
the public baths Of New York City. How
many thousands were prevented from enjoying
the only public baths this city affords-namely,
the banks Of the riyers-is not revealed by our
local statistics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs, Mnrraret CbadvIck,

Atso'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Margaret
Chadwick. Of Williamsburg, was called to her
heavenly rest in the soth year OF noble life The
funeral services will be held at the Reformed
Church, Coal street. Williamsburg, on Wednesday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
ANOTHER sENGERFEsT,
Scranton People Preparing for The Festive

scranton Feopte preparing Tor Inc Festtve
Occasion.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.l
SCRANTON. August 3.-This city is to have
another sangerfest that will be the equal of
the one of last week. The sengerfest will be
held four days, beginning on the 18th instant
and societies will be present from Port Jervis,
Carbondale. Honesdalo, Elmira, Hazelton,
Philadelphia, Allentown and probably Pitts,
burg.
The citizens Of Scranton are preparing for
the festive occasion, and everything will be
done to mako the visiting delegation comfort
able.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

The Edict Applies 10 Russian Poland.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
notice in your papers of July 81 and August
that the Hebrews have to leave Russia. Now
some parts of Poland belong to Russia. Will
they have to leave Poland which belongs to
Russia also? Please answer in Mondays paper
and you will favor o good many of your
readers. OLD READER.
PETRoLIA. August 2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

The Pan-American delegates who sub
scribed SO enthusiastically to the beauties of
arbitration should now put 1t into practice in
stead of burning SO muoh villainous powder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
Tho Hafuht n Pa,.gnri.u

From the Boston Post.I
An American actress has been singing THE
Star Spangled Banner" from the top of the
Eiffel tower.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
rhe Place for lhe Ferce BIl.

From the Washington Post-Ind. Rep.l
The better way would be to turn the force
bill over to the political undertaken and be
done with the whole business. The effort to
keep it Hive is o constant drain on the energy
an the country,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
c. L. BoImes.

Z c. L. Holmes, OF the United States Express
Company this city. died at the Mercy hospital
yesterday. OF typhoid fever, The body was
shipped last night TO the residence Of his parents
In Lexington, Var The deceased was well and
favorabiy known In this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

OSCAR WILDE declares that he is tired to
death of being advertised. The public will
enthusiastically welcome that CLEAN OF COM
mon sense on Oscars part.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04
ALABAMA WILL VOTE TODAY,
Little Opposition 10 The Regular Democratic
Ticket Manifested.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. August 3-The State
election in Alabama will take place tomorrow.
There is but very little opposition to the regu-
lar Democratic ticket, and the Indications
point to an increased Democratic majority.
The Legislature to be chosen tomorrow will
elect successor to United States Senator
Pugh, and there will be a lively scramble,
Governor Thomas Scay and Ex-Governor
Thomas ID. Watts are candidates, and Senator
Pugh will stand for reelection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-04

"AII the Republicans in public Office
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-06-26
Where is Bender's Well?

There is considerable discussion over
j. G. Bender's proposition to furnish
an abundance of pure water for the
city waterwOrks. His proposition is
that for S., 900 he will furnish flow
of pure soft water that will prove am
ply sufficient for city three times the
size of this. He says he has a place
inside the city limits and from 20 to
% feet above the level of the water
warks building from which he can get
the water. He will furnish sufficient
bond to furnish the water supply. No
water, no CAST. Mr.. Bender seems
sincere in his proposition and there is
much speculation as to where his pro-
posed well is to be located and. what as
surance lie has of the possession of the
supply claimed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-06-26
Mysteriously Disappeared.

About the 4th instant Eli Wilmer,
proprietor of meat market on Golden
avenue, West Denver. was last seen by
bis meat cutter about IL o'clock p. m.
He was sitting in his market in his
shirt sleeves talking to man named
Parker-since which time Wilmer has
not been heard of, and is supposed to
have been murdered. Winners effects,
including his coat, ETC., were left in
tact. He was single man; moved
some four years ago from Abilene,
Kansas, to Atwood, Colo, and two
years ago he came to Denver and en-
gagged in business. He was good
hearted, industrious man and had no
enemies. If murder, it was probably
for the purpose of obtaining whatever
money he may have had on his person.
The officers of the law ought to make
a thorough Investigation of the case
Denver Press.
Eli was formerly a Dickinson county
BOY, having worked for Mr.. Jos. Shad-
niger and other farmers il the county.
His many friends hope he will return
all right,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-06-26
Bound Over for Trial,

The men were kept under lock and
key in the Jail all day Sunday and given
an opportunity to mediate over their
crime. The greatest surprise in con-
nection with the affair seems to be
that Bennington would attempt to
stand up before such man as Rasler,
the latter being almost twice as strong
and muscular as his antagonist. The
claim of the fighters is that the battle
was only glove contest, which is an
allowable exercise. But we are in
formed that when the audience gath
cred, Ed. Blaich, the umpire, read the
Marquis of Queensbury rules and in
formed the contestants that the men
were there to see real fight and that
no boys work was expected.
On Monday the sluggers were
brought before Judge Quinn, with Ed.
Blaich as their attorney. The prisoners
waived preliminary examination and
were bound over for trial in the sum of
$500 each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-06-26
THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
Pupils of Mt. st. Joseph's Academy
Entertain Well.

The second annual commencement
of Mt. st. Joseph's academy was
attended by a good audience in the
Bonebrake opera house last night.
There were present not alone the
friends and parents of the young peo-
pie taking part in the exercises but
large number of others who desired to
see the entertainment.
The first part of the program was de-
voted to musical selections by the pu-
pills, all of which were given with a
skill and exactitude that spoke highly
for the training given by the teachers
of the academy.
Part two was rendition of a drama
entitled "The Crown of Glory" The
various parts were so arranged asCtC
bring out the individual talents OF
those taking part and all did exceed.
ingly well. So many took part as to
make individual mention of all impos-
sible, but the Misses Kirby, Glenn,
Baker and McInerney are particularly
worthy of notice. The exercises closed
with a musical selection from Verdi
and a chorus.I
The academy has finished two years
work and the success that has attended
it promises much for its future. The
Sisters are skillful teachers and Mother
Superior Bernard is particularly
canahle leader.