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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY, oCr. "a, 1890.
AN OLD ABUSE REVIVED.

The statements to be found in our Wash
ington special dispatches, concerning the
levying of campaign contributions among
the Government clerks, backed as they are
bv the open avowal of Colonel Grosvenor
that clerks who do not contribute to cam
paign funds ought to be dismissed from
Office, leaves little doubt that the law
against the practice is being violated with
hardly pretense at providing a cloak for
its evasion. This is a grave matter, if
there is any respect due to party pledges or
statute law.
It is stated in the dispatch referred to that
none of the authorities at Washington, from
the President down, take any pains to con-
ceal their contempt for the civil service re-
form law. This is all very well if the Re-
publican administration chooses to assume
that attitude; but its likes or dislikes do
not afford any excuse for neglect
ing sworn duty to obey
and enforce the law. There is a
statute of the United States forbidding the
assessment of Government employees for
political purposes. If the Republican au-
thorities permit it to be violated as wan
tonly as is alleged, they are apparently
partners in the violation, and certainly
false to their official oath to enforce the
laws.
The fact is that if the Republican ad
ministration entertains contempt for the
law forbidding this practice it has only
turned itself back to the most undisguised
era of spoils politics. The assessment of
ofhce-holders became such a notorious
abuse in the days of Jay Hubbell that it
was forbidden by law before the passage of
the civil service act The practice is
species of political blackmail, which ex-
torts money under the scarcely disguised
threat that if the contributions are not forth
coming the clerks will lose their places.
Experience has proved, time and again, that
without this blackmailing threat the con-
tributions of the clerks to the campaign
funds will be very slight That result of
experience is probably the effective cause of
the present resort to the threat by those
engaged in squeezing the clerks.
Mr.. Reed has of late had a good deal to
say about the redemption of the pledges of
the Republican party. IL view of the
above facts it is pertinent to call on the ad-
ministration to live up to its pledge in
favor of civil service reform in the platform
OF 1884, as repeated in the platform of 1888.
Ifit regards its promises as waste paper, it
certainly has a duty to perform in support
ing the laws of the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
GLADsToNFs GREAT JOY.

The Grand Old Man Gladstone can now
plunge into the campaign with renewed
courage. The result of the election at
Eccles is sign of the approaching triumph
of Liberal principles in England. Though
Lord Salisbury postpone the appeal to the
country to the last possible moment he cannot
avoid the fate which is pursuing him. The
loss Of this Lancashire seat means
the loss of the reins of government
to the Conservatives and their Unionist
allies. Mr.. Gladstone's elation is we'll
grounded. The end of his long fight is at
last in sight. The votes that send Glad
stonian to Parliament for Eccles convey a
message of great gladness to the Home Rule
party in Ireland also. The victory will
have an inspiring effect all along the Liberal
line,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
NATURE, THEIR BOOKS.
The Botanical Society Holds q Meeting in
the Thaw Mansion and Elects Officers.

the Thaw Mansion and Elects OmcerS.
The Botanical Society Of Western Pennsyl-
vania held It's regular monthly meeting last
night in its new quarters in the Academy of
Science building. As it was the meeting for
the annual election of officers members were
well represented and the rooms of the society
were well filled.
The reports Of the Treasurer, Secretary and
Curator were read. and gave evidence that the
society is on substantial basis. The total en-
rollment Of the society is 94, of which number
Is were elected during the past year. A large
number OF books have been added to the
library and also about ], 500 specimens of plants
to the already large herbarium. 1t was de-
cided to increase the annual dues from 81 to So,
and to make an assessmentfor present needs of
s. per member.
The election of officers resulted as follows:
President, Prof. ]. w. Caldwell; Vice Presl-
dent, Rev. H. R. Johnson; Treasurer, Mr.. C. c.
Mellor; Corresponding Secretary, Prof. ]. Cor.
don Ogden; Recording Secretary Miss
Matthews; Executive Committee, DR.. Koeing,
Mr.. j. l. Shafer, Mr.. William Hamilton, Prof.
Gutenberg.
When the routine business of the society had
been disposed Of Prof. Caldwell read an inter-
World" DIR. G. N. Shillito, DR.. Mary e.
Lewis and Mr.. Robert Grey were elected to
membership.
A letter written in Latin, of which the follow
ing IS translation, was read:
Andrea Bateln, to the President of the Botanical
Society. sends greeting:
have a number of dried plants which col
lected In Central italy, and which native
plants. If you are willing to enter into a system
Of exchange IL will give me great pleasure. l
await your letter informing me of the conditions
frequently. h "A'' FaTess!is T s'na nAn'' Ano no"
Professor in the University Ut Perusia, Italy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
AFRANK ADMISSION.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior Bussey
was quoted in an interview with reporter
yesterday as saying that the campaign in
Pennsylvania this year can have no effect
on the national canvass in 1892. To init
mate that it might, Mr.. Bussey held, was
"mere gush." We rather think that
on this point Mr.. Bussey is about
right. 1t is true the Republican
managers have been arguing here that Pat
tison's success now would endanger the Re
publican ticket in 1892; but that argument
is merely for effect.
Nobody doubts that Pennsylvania is Re-
publican; nor can its vote for Pattison, if ii
should elect him, be misinterpreted into a
Democratic victory. The immense Repub-
lican majority for Blaine in 's4 showed that
electing PattIson in 80 did not change the
national politics OF the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
NOT DEAD BUT BUSY.
Cleveland, Who Was Reported to Have
Died, is Arranging q Case.

Cleveland, Who Was Reported to Have
Died, is Arranging q Case.
WASHINGTON. October 23.-A rumor was
current here this morning that ex-President
Cleveland had died dsuddenly-some said in New
York, others IN Washington. Upon investiga-
tion it appeared there was NO basis for the
story, and that the ex-President had arrived in
Washington. was quartered at the Arlington
Hotel. and was looking as we'll as usual When
the story was called to his attention, he said:
"You may tell my friends that have never felt
better in my life than do at this time"
Mr.. Cleveland came to Washington to argue
a case before the Supreme Court, and was ac-
companied by Messrs. a. Gill, of New York,
and R. De Gray. of New Orleans. who are pre-
sumably interested in the case. The three gen.
tlemen were in private consultation in q room
in the hotel all morning. and access was denied
to callers. The case was set down for hearing
to-day, but it cannot be reached before Monday
except by arrangement with counsel represent
ing preceding case. 1t is known as the New
Orleans drainage case, and Mr.. Cleveland ap-
pears as counsel for James Wallace Peake ct
al. 1t is suit in equity for an accounting.
charging the city Of New Orleans. as trustee Of
the drainage fund, with misapprorriation. Be-
side the appellants present, the British firm Of
Crossley & Co. desire to be heard before the
court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
A Partisan Experience.

4 PITTsBURGER who visited the Old World
last summer tells me that he never truly
appreciated the inestImable value OF soap until
he found himself at the top Of Partisan hotel
and could discover no trace of soap in con-
nection with the little dish that masqueraded
for a wash basin. He rang the bell and garcon
came; but. as the latter could not speak
English, and the Pittsburger had not the least
idea what was the French word for soap-and
his conversation book was in his trunk down.
stairs, of courses pantomine in several strlk-
ing tableaux was performed there and then.
After the Pittsburger had washed his face and
hands with imaginary soap and water a dozen
times, and shouted Il want soapp' as loud as he
could-shouting is q splendid interpi eter-the
flabbergasted Frenchman went away. and prob
ably reported that there was foreign lunatio
upstairs.
Anyhow very polite gentleman who could
say: what ees it, Monsieur and ''yes, sare-
tainlee," with delightful ease, aud not another
word of English, waited upon the Pittsburger,
and made out from the pantomimic perform
ance what was needed. He departed and
presently returned with a large tray covered
with all sorts Of toilet soaps. The Pittsburger
chose a familiar brand. and bad tie felicity of
meeting charge OF two francs for the cake Of
soap when he paid his bill next day.
And he left the soap behind when he con-
tinued his journey much to his disgust. for he
wanted to preserve it as an heirloom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Miss Katie MaIov.

Miss Katie Maloy, daughter Of Bernard Maloy,
the well-known Carson street merchant died
yesterday morning at Latrobe. The young lady
had been suffering for months with consumption,
and several weeks ago went to Latrobe to visit
relatives. She was in unusual good spirits when
she retired Wednesday evening, but about 8
O'Clock she was siezed with q hemorrhage, and
the attack was so violent that she expired within
an hour. Her death was a shock to her parents,
who did not think there was any immediate dan
ger OF death, although the young lady had been
the Southside and the city proper for her kind
ness and gentle disposition, and her parents have
the sympathy OF large circle & OF the young adys
the city last night, and was taken in charge by
Director James Flannery. The remains will be
ing, after high mass services at st. Paul's
Cathedral.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
A WEDDING ON THE HILL.

Pretty Ceremony That Brings Mr.. Andrew
Caster Handsome Bride.
A very pretty wedding ceremony was that at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Knowlson, No. 25
Vickroy street, last night The bride was their
only daughter, Miss Sadie E Knowlson, mem
Der of the last graduating class Of the Bishop
Bowman Institute, and popular in wide circle
of acquaintances. The groom was Mr.. Andrew
Caster, a prominent young business map.
Over 20 guests saw the knot tied by the Rev.
James w. Mckay. of ST. Peters Episcopal
Church. The bride was handsomely attlred
and accompanied by two little flower girls
cousins from the West After the ceremony
refreshments were served by Caterer Kennedy.
The residence was handsomely decorated with
flowers. The young couple will make a tour Of
the South, returning to be at home to their
friends in their own handsomely furnished
residence at No. I'll Roup street, East End,
after November 20.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
A MERRY WAR.

A baker once meeting a cobler ill-fed
Accosted him roughly. sit puzzles my head
How you've lasted SO Ion6 and with bristle ana
thread
'T'n wager my awl shau never knead bread, Z"
The cobbler replied; and the baker fell dead.
Judge.
Cumso-What an absurd waste of time
IL is to gather leaves in the fall the ladies do.
Iwonder who started the custom.
Banks-Eve / fancy. But still she didn't do
It till after the fall.-Nsso York Herald.
"Ia am Holocaust" shrieked hideous
fiery tongued Object, in the city EDITORS ears.
sand am Dull Thud. 4" growled an Object Of
gloom.
couy and hurried to the elevator shaft.
s.What was that2'' inquired the managing edi-
tor.
at dropped a Holocaust down the elevator shan
with Dull Thud, +" responded the city editor, and
a silence which might have been QUAY fell upon
the editors desk without making sound. Wash
tnoton Star.
Old Grufiey Ito his daughter, returned
from the play)-well, how did you like it2
Miss Grufiey oh, it was just lovelYi Ths
heroine wore II different dressesl-Puck.
(The Van Bruggnsns have introduced o
Spanish dancer at their reception.)
Miss Keets-How sinuous she isi
Aunt Penley-That's downright scandal There
was never q word breathed against her, and I
know it.-Judge.
''I like this clock, said a customer to the
jeweler. land think I'll take 1t. But does It
striker" ''No sir-'' Then il won't do, for I'm
awalking delegate. Show me one that will -
Epoch.
DIR. Day, of the local committee Of re-
ception to the British and German iron and steel
visitors. has gone to Roanoke to diagnose the
Vorstandsmitglieder OF the verein Deutscber
Eisenhuettenleute, and see II he can't take the
splints on OF It be folded into the length
Of passenger coach. Washington Star.
iii ys,u know he is guilty, why don't you
prefer charges against himS''
.'You don't understand our laws Iwant to get
bim into TAIL, but don't care for six months in
the House Of Detention myself. = 6sp Yors
Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
Welded AMONG FRIENDS.

Only Family Members Present at the Ahl-
ers-Kopp Nuptials Last Evening.
The nuptials Of Miss Annie B. Kopp and Mr..
William Ahlers took place last evening at the
residence Of the BRIDES father, Mr.. Jacob
Kopp, l07 Perry street, Allegheny. Miss Kopp
is charming young lady and favorite among
a large circle of friends. Mr.. Ahlers is we'll
known in business circles, being Secretary and
Treasurer of the Union, and the Allegheny
County Retailers Association. ~
Only the immediate family members were in
attendance. The honeymoon trip will be spent
among Southern roses, after which the young
couple will occupy charming home at 81
Perry street, Allegheny. which is in readiness
for them. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Pick, of Voegtly's church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
DONATION AND RECEPTION.
A Pleasing Entertainment for the Benefit Of
the Day Nursery.

A Pleasing Entertainment for the Benefit Of
the Day Nursery.
A moist, cold, damp, gloomy outside intensi-
fed the good cheer and brightness within. at
the almost historic First Allegheny Day
Nursery, yesterday, the occasion of the annual
donation and reception. And the donations
fairly rolled in, from matches and soap to
tables, rocking chairs, curtains groceries and
cash. The little home, devoted to the care of
needy children. was radiant in decorations of
the loyeliest flowers, and there had been laid
with spotless linen numerous small tables for
the serving of refreshments to the visitors.
The pretty parlor was transformed into tea
room, over which Mrs. NJ. D. Hazelet Mrs. ].
H. Allison, Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs.
James Richie presided.
The refreshment room was in charge of Mrs.
John Morton, Mrs. John Gibson. Mrs. Samuel
Orr and Mrs w. H. Armstrong. The Dona-
tion Committee consisted of Mrs. William
Peoples, Mrs. 8. McNaugher and Mrs. C. w.
Newell. The receipts were taken care of by
Mrs. James Arthurs and Mrs. Maggie Barr.
And the guests. of whom there were many,
were received by Mrs. DR.. Woodman, Mrs.
Rev. D. Q. Martin. Mrs. Judge Fetterman and
Mrs, McMahon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
No Soap Suds for Her.

THE little girls head hardly reached the top
of the counter. and she climbed upon q
stool to attract the drug clerks attention.
81 want some sody wortyr' she said.
"Yes, miss" said the clerk who presided over
the fountain, with amiability and no bang;
What kind?"
''Sody worry" repeated the wingless eherub.
"What flavor? Vanilla? Raspberry? Choco-
late? LemonT'
''Nillar' said the babe, closing her chubby
hand upon the nickel suddenly, as if she sus-
pected a breach of contract.
30 the clerk filed a glass generously full of
vanilla cream soda. It frothed up. of course,
and the small customer looked obviously at
the thick woolly bubbles. Then she said:
'.Pease take of the soap sudsr'
And the old gentleman compounding pills be-
hind the soap boxes laughed so heartily that
his glasses fell into the pestle and narrowly es-
capped demolition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24

IT is noticeable feature of the silver
movement that the price has now got back to
the level at which it was just before the silver
bill was passed. The effect of the silver bill.
up to the present time, has therefore been
short Of the expectations with which it was
enacted. Predictions are made that there will
be another and more permanent rise In the
price of silver; but the testimony of the late
movement is to the effect that if the people
who are predicting the second rise were certain
of 1t they would be buying silver themselves
instead of advising other people to do SO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
SOME of the alarmists of civilization ha

SOME of the alarmists of civilization have
recently been painting in vivid colors the dan
ger that China may overrun and conquer the
rest of the world The best commentary on
this is the report of the officers who we're en-
ployed to organize the Chinese navy that the
attempt is practical failure, because OF inabil-
ity on the part of the Chinese to accept the
idea of discipline, and their determination to
subject the navy to clannishness and corrup-
tion. A race which started on the downward
path of deterioration centuries ago, is not
likely to conquer a virile civilization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
Uniyersalists on Education.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. October 25.-At the ses-
sion of the Universalist Church Congress to-
day DR.. A. Miner, of Boston, detailed the work
of the Committee of One Hundred in Boston
on electing School Commissioners. opposed to
any support being given the parochlal schools
by the State. and said that in his Judgment
large portion of the Catholic laity voted in
favor of the commissioners approved by the
committee,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
sparrows Scare a Hen.

BE English sparrows are multiplying at a
fearful rate in this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. too
in the face OF a thick and learned book written
against them by the Hon. Jeremiah Rusk, Of
the Department Of Agriculture. 1t has been
particularly noticeable this summer In the
rural suburbs OF Pittsburg that red birds,
orioles, vireoles, woodpeckers. blue birds and
other birds of fair feather and sweet song have
been scarcer than ever. The 'bIoomin' sparrer,'
as they call him in London, is on the other
hand abundantly present, and perniciously
active in all sorts of annoying and entirely use
less ways. The vines and caves Of country
villas are infested with the brown-coated little
scamp and his wives and children, and focks Of
them make it warm for any other bird that
ventures in their neighborhood.
The latest outrage committed by the sparrow
tribe-a wholly unproyoked attack upon re-
spectacle hen-indicates that the impudentlittle
foreigners are bent upon subjugating the feath-
cred population. The assault upon the hen oc-
CURED in broad daylight in Sewickley garden.
The hen, matronly bird of the Black Spanish
variety, had strayed away from her compan-
ions to investigate some newly spadeh ground,
over which the tasseled corn had waved few
weeks before. She was absorbed in the pur-
q score of sparrows who had been
chattering and sparripg for front seats
on the roof-gutter of a neighboring stable
sWooped down upon her in a body. The hen,
after the fashion of her kind, resented the sur
prise and interruption by clucking excitedly
and striking the ground with her wings. But
the sparrows took no notice of her remon-
strances and crowded about her; some flying
around her head and others strutting mock
ingly under her very beak. and all of them
chirping insolently and necessarily. And from
all sides more sparrows were constantly arriv-
ing. with no object apparently but to frighten
and drive away the old hen. She stood her
ground for several minutes. but finally the
sparrows crowded about her so closely that she
took to her claws and sprinted like an ostrich
till she came within call of the gallant old
rooster, who as usual made prodigious show
of valor after the need for 1t had passed.
The sparrows flew back to the roof OF the
stable, for there was nothing in the freshly
turned earth to their liking, and their mis-
chievous purpose had been accomplished.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24

The Delamater organs have now dug up
an old charge against Emery arising out of an
oil fight of years ago. If Emery were candi-
date for anything. the charge might require
investigation. At present it is only valuable as
emphasizing their holy horror of a campaign of
abuse-when the CALLED jade that winces is on
their own ticket
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
MARRIAGE OF MILLIONAIREs.

The Son of Merchant Prince and the
Daughter Of a Wealthy Brewer United.
CHICAGO October 23.-Marshall Field, the
only son of the great merchant of that name,
was united in marriage to-day to Miss Albertina
Huck, daughter Of Louis Huck, the millionaire
brewer.
The ceremony was performed at noon at the
Field mansion on Prairie avenue. The bride
being member of the Catholic Church, Most
Rev. Archbishop Feehan officiated, and the en-
tire choir of the Catholic Cathedral rendered
the Lohengrin "Wedding Chorus" and other
selections. Only few guests were present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
Recention to a Pastor.

Rev. Nevin Woodside. pastor OF the First
r. P. Church. Grant street, with his family. has
been travelling in Europe during the past four
months. Last Saturday they sailed on the
steamer State Of Nevada for home, and, after
a 13 days SAIL reached New York yesterday
morning, and viii arrive In Pittsburg this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24

THE full returns of the vote on that
precious constitutional amendment in New
Jersey, to permit special legislation, proves
that the New Jersey people were not at all dis
posed to swallow that scheme of the poll
ticians to reopen the gates to jobbery. A vote
of 59,050 against the amendment to s,82S for it
was not very large one; but as Mercutio says,
"'Twill SUFFICE" to give the plan to revive the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24

THAT report that the entire tariff bill is
invalidated by the omission of part Of section
30, is a rather sensational story, but is not
worthy of very much credence. 1t is hardly
likely to be the view of the courts that the
weil-attested action of the coordinate branches
of the Government can be entirely nullihed by
the blunder Of a transcribing clerk on what is
comparatively minor feature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24
A PHILOSOPHERS Recipe.

[HTHEN rainy Is the weather,
w And dismal all things are,
pull myself together,
And Light fresh cigarI
IfIam the defendant,
And figure in 7aGrr:
With penalties dependant
Hight fresh cigari
And with the wreaths or smoke, sir,
My spirits come to par;
Misfortune's but joke, sir,
five a fresh cigari
i find 1t very handy.
In practice at the bar,
Instead Of beer or brandy
To take fresh cigar.
And whether fortune makes me
A super or a star,
wi have tiff 1t breaks me-
Some sort Of fresh cigar.
The brand? O!let It come, sir,
From Cuba's isle afar,
Or somewhere nearer home, sir
30 it's fresh cigar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-24

THE request of the Wage Workers
Political Alliance to have Mrs. Elizabeth CadY
Stanton appointed to succeed Justice Miller on
the Supreme Bench is quite cranky; but COM
pared with some of the legislation which that
organization induced Senator Ingalls, to intro
duce in Congress- it looks like the everyday
exercise of sober common sense.