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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
PATTIsoN's PROSPECTS.
Ex.Postmaster Harrity Interviewed at
Harrisburg on the Outlook.

Ex.Posfmnster Harrity Interviewed at
Harrisburg on the Outlook.
Harrisburg Special to Philadelphia Ledger.1
Ex-Postmaster Harrity was asked what the
outlook was for the success of the Pattison
ticket 1.-THE present stage of the CANVASS" ie
answered, "leaves but little to be desired. The
bright promises of the week following the con-
vention are being realized. We are confronted
by no d1scouragements. The State Committee
ia actively at work under the able leadership of
Congressman Kerr, my successor, and, while
do not keep pace with the details. am IA
miliar with the generalities. From Phlladel-
phia to Erie we only receive tidings of the most
encouraging nature. will repeat what said
last July, that changes occur during a cam
paign which are least to be expected, but the
good side has thus far been constantly pre-
sented and Pattison's election seems probable.
'sThe best authorities in political affairs
throughout the State regardless of party, feel
as do could quote opinions of Republican
experts to this effect, but would perhaps vio-
late condolences, or cause the gentlemen en-
barrassment. II was to mention several Re-
publican leaders who regard Delamater as
beaten candidate you would be surprised DO
not refer to mugwumps or to personal enemies
of Delamater, but to leaders who place the
party first and foremost. I confess am sur
prised over the outlook to-day, but we can't
tell what may happen during the next 60 days.
If can see as much that is encouraging on the
1st of October will be delighted. We will
wait"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
OUR SHORT STORIES.
DIDN'T KNOW WHERE IT WAS HITTING.


DURING picnic held by the colored Order Of
Odd Fellows lightning struck tree under
which the festivities were conducted. The fol-
lowing Sunday old Dan Hightower, colored
preacher of great renown, arose and said:
"Brudders an sisterers, we'se jest had er aw-
full Illustration o. whut de Lawd thinks o. de
wickedness O. dis yere worpi While dem fol-
lerers o. Satan wuz er dancin' an er skylarkin'
under dat tree an wen da oughter been er
prayin' ur raislu' money fur ter git this yere
church outed debt, yere come de lightnin' o. de
Lawd an struck de tree. Oh, whut er warnin'
wuz dot, sinner man. Sinner pusson, jes stop
fer er mint an think what er warnin' come
down on dat 'casion. De sinners got up money
fur dat picnic, but wen axes 'em fur money
ter hep save their souls, WY da ginter grunt an
plain o. hard times Neber mine; de lightnin'
gwine come wus den dat de naixt time de sim
ners an de folks dat tend like da is Christians
gifts up one o. dem pichics. WY, brudders, er
picnic amt nuthin' but old Satan er sunnin,
hisse'f. Brudder Mallory, put down dat win-
der. eff you pleases, sab. Dar's er rain comm
up. De sinners is er buckin' right er gin de
church wen da goes off da ter
There came terrific peal of thunder and a
vivid fash of light. One corner of the church
fell, and the rain came pouring in. The house
had been struck by lightning.
The old preacher did not lose his presence of
mind. for when, after the fright was over, a
simmer man" asked what he thought of light
ming striking church as well as a tree under
which the picnic was held he said:
Its disser way, de lightnin' has got SO uster
strikin' at deze sinners dat it KANT keep STILL
an you'se got it so mad it doan know whar it's
hittin'."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY. AUG. 26 1890.
AN ENGINEERING EVENT.

An important era in engineering is
reached by the successful tunneling of the
St Clair river, which is reported in our tele-
graphic specials. The final junction of the
two tunnels, which have been approaching
each other from the different shores, not only
marks the triumph of engineering skill,
but solves an important and heretofore dif-
6cult problem in transportation.
The crossing of navigable rivers by rail-
ways has long been a matter which was full
of trouble for both the railway and marine
interests. Railway bridges Of a height to
permit the free passage of river-going craft
are practicable but costly; while those
which enable ocean and lake vessels to pass
under them are only exemplifed on this
continent by the Brooklyn bridge. Lower
bridges with draws are the common resort;
but they are full of annoyance to both in
terests; and sometimes have developed
danger. So far it has appeared to be a
question whether railway transportation
shall give way to water transportation, or
water transportation be blocked by the rail-
ways in the absence of methods of crossing
which are within the reach of ordinary en-
terprises and do not hamper, Inconvenience
or endanger one or both interests.
The successful completion of this tunnel
goes far toward solving this problem. A
tunnel which passes the water route that
carries the commerce of three inland seas by
over mile of actual tunneling and nearly
five miles of approaches, at a cost of s., ,0OO,-
600, will remove most of these difficulties.
1t will permit the free passage of railway
trains across navIgable waters, at many
places where now such a crossing requires
interference with either the railways or
navigation. The cost is not much in excess
of that of adequate bridges, while its supe-
rior convenience will make it far prefera-
bic wherever there is heavy traffic by both
land and water.
The success of this tunnel is, therefore, an
event of great importance to transportation,
and opens the era when railways can cross
navigable waters without blockading them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
LIGHT FOR ALLEGHENY.

The darkness which has fallen upon ALE
gheny City since the introduction of the
Eitfel towersystem of electric lighting is more
than inconvenient, it is dangerous. The
escape of the burglars who shot Mr.. Petrie
on Sunday morning was made under cover
OF this darkness, and Chief of Police Murphy
very properly callsfor an immediate reforma-
tion in the city's lighting. Burglars and
footpads will not be slow to take advantage
of conditions that are favorable to nobody
but them. We heartily endorse, as we have
no doubt Alleghenians will, Chief Murphv's
recommendation that the light towers be
torn down and electric lamps, hung as in
Pittsburg, substituted for them. 1t may
not be feasible to carry out Mr.. Murphy's
further suggestion that the genius who in
vented the cloud-scraping tower be forced to
swallow them, but Allegheny Councils
should take steps at once to light the streets
in an adequate manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
ARnYAL R0RRER.

EI-King Milan has induced the regents
of Servia to increase his annual allowance
from about $40, 900 to 800, 900 by promising
to abandon all opposition to the present
government This is on par with this
royal scamp's previous proceedings. 1t re-
veals depravity and insolent disregard for
all decency that the most practical of our
politicians have never yet attained. The
condition of Servian politics must be cor
rupt and vile beyond our conception. The
bribery of ex-King Milan is part of the
beautiful arrangement by which the great
powers of Europe are trying to keep out of
general war. Austria has no desire to see
Servia grow strong under good govern
ment; Russia hopes to find pretext in Ser
Wan misrule for interference in the Balkan
States, and with Turkey terrible example
of rottenness, Servia's environment renders
her progress in any direction impossible.
The people of Servia are blackmailed by the
King they expelled. and they have no reme-
dy. The great powers sanction the black
mailing. 1t is clear that our rascals in pol
itics are mere beginners in the art of plum
dering the people, compared with the royal
and imperial robbers of the Old World.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
CONGRESSMAN WATSON DEAD.
He Dies Suddenly While on His Way to
the Capitol.

the Capitol.
WA sHNGToN, August 25-Congressman
Lewis F. Watson. of the Twenty-seventh dis
trict of Pennsylvania, died this morning at the
Shoreham Hotel Mr.. Watson, accompanied
by his private Secretary, were about to enter a
carriage to be driven to the Capitol. On the
way out of the lobby of the hotel Mr.. Watson
complained of a dizziness in his head and sick
ness Of the stomach. He fell unconscious and
was taken to the parlor, where stimulants were
administered, and he soon revived. A physi-
clan was Immediately sent for. but before his
arrival Mr.. Watson again became unconscious,
from which he never recovered, and died in a
few minutes. Mr.. Watson was II years old,
and was considered the richest man in the
Pennsylvania delegation.
Mr.. Watson was born in Crawford county,
Pa; received an academic education; engaged
in mercantile pursuits, and for the past 20 years
in the production of petroleum; in 1861 Or
ganized the Conewango Valley Railroad Com
pany, now known as the Dunkirk, Allegheny
Valley and Pittsburg, and was elected its first
President; was elected President of the War.
rem Savings Bank at its organization, was
elected to the Forty-ffth and Forty-seventh
Congresses, and was elected to the Fifty-frst
Congress as Republican, receiving IL. .5S2 votes,
against $3.50 votes for William A. Rankin,
Democrat, 1.670 votes for Charles Miller, Pro-
hibitionist, and 9l9 votes for ]. Whiteley. Mr..
Watson was reDominated at the recent prima-
ries.
The funeral will take place at Warren on
Wednesday. The gentlemen appointed by
Congress to attend the funeral are Senators
Cameron, Cullom and Faulkner, and Repre-
sentatives Culbertson, of Pennsylvania; Nc
Adoo. Craig Townsend. of Pennsylvania;
Maish. Wallace, of New York, and Kerr, Of
Pennsylvania
Upon receiving news of the death of Con-
gresham Watson, both Houses adjourned as q
mark of respect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
STATE BREvITIEs.
BUCKS county pays s4s, AS State tax


A HARRISBURG horse sports mustache.
A READING giant threw an Objectionable
visitor bodily through window sash.
THE factories visited by the State Inspectors
up to date represent 1874, 424 employees.
CANDIDATES Pattison and Black will be at
the Williams Grove picnic next Wednesday.
A READING fisherman caught German
carp. and. wrapping it up in wet newspaper,
carried it home alive.
A LANCASTER man has a couple Of young
foxes running around his tobacco field. He
says they eat the worms.
WITH record for opening 100 clans in 611
minutes, Charles Bercaw, of Reading, claims TO
be champion of the State.
A FREIGHT car collided with railroad ten
der at Harrisburg, and the boiler iron was rip
ped open as if by knife.
FIFTY Grand Army posts from as many
different places will observe Grand Army Day
at Mahanoy City. Thursday, August 2S. by a
parade in which $500 men win be IN line.
THERE is a rise of four feet in the west branch
of the Susquehanna as result Of the rains.
About NOOO,O 900 feet of logs. stranded between
Williamsport and Lock Haven, have been
foated. and the greater portion Of them VIII
reach the booms.
THE condition of Mrs. Adam Wuchter, the
fasting woman Of White hail. is no worse than
it was = week ago. Her face presents pitiful
appearance. Her breathing has increased con-
siderably during the week. until now she in
haIes and exhales about 40 times minute. This
is the 14Srh day since she partook Of food, and
the 9th since water has passed her lips.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
PLUMB IN THE WAY.

The proposed settlement of the Senate's
complications over the tariff bill struck a
new snag, yesterday, in the person of the
sturdy and recalcitrsnt Plumb, of x ansas.
Mr.. Plumb has attracted considerable at
tention by the energy and variety of his dis
position to know the reason why. But he
has surpassed himself by standing in the road
of an arrangement to which both Republi-
cans and Democrats have agreed, and
SAYING that he wants certain things made
plain before the debate is cut short.
There is room for consi derable sympathy
with Mr.. Plumb's disposition to have full
ventilation of the relation of the tariff
changes to the trusts, of the reciprocity
question, and of the question whether the
revenues will meet the expenditures. These
are points which must be discussed. But if
Mr.. Plumb will take the necessary trouble,
he ought to be able to secure full discussion
of them between now and September 8. Two
weeks ought to give time for the turning of
a good deal of light on the question of trusts
and that OF reciprocity; while the matter of
a deficiency in revenue is already about as
fully Ventilateu ny mr. Gumunus verse re-
marks as it. is likely to be by any further
oratory.
We may glory in Mr.. Plumb's spunk in
standing in the breach after both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans have deserted it; but
st1ll it is to be hoped that he will agree to
let the tariff agony draw to close. He has
helped TO secure for the tariff bill the de-
bate which it did not get in the House; and
between this and September he can have
the p asure Of listening to and joining in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
VETERANS SONS ENCAMPMENT.
St. Joseph Filled With Officers of the Order
From All Over the Union.

ST. JOSEPH, NO., August 25-The annual en-
campment of the Sons of Veterans opened
here to-day. The city presents a beautiful ap-
pearance. Major p. Davis. Of Pittsburg, father
of the order, accompanied by Mrs. Davis, ar
to the Pacific Hotel by Colonel Kline and staff.
Colonel George B. Stadden and staff of Illinois,
arrived Saturday evening. Colonel Gulley and
staff, of Arkansas. and delegates from Ken
tucky, Wyoming, Washington and Colorado
arrived this afternoon. A special train of IL
coaches, from Boston, arrived at $50 this morn
ing.
attendance at the encampment arrived in the
city this morning. The hotels are already
filled, aud the officers of the order are prepar-
ing for the work of the week. Commander in
Chief Griffin arrived early this morning on a
special train bearing the Indiana, Ohio and
Virginia delegations Other members OF the
Council in Chief arrived within the same hour,
and the party were driven in carriages TO their
quarters escorted by local camps of the order.
Ex-Governor Foraker, of Ohio; Ex-Governor
Oglesby OF Illinois; John NJ. Burson, of Omaha;
Governor Humphrey, of Kansas, and other
notables will arrive tomorrow morning.
This afternoon was taken up by the Execu-
tive Committee of the order in the transaction
of routine business. while the rank and file are
in formal caucuses. presenting the claims of
the several candidates for the office of Com
mander in Chief The four candidates prom
inently mentioned in this convention are Mar
vim +. Hall, of Michigan: William E. Bundy, of
Cincinnati; Leland ]. Webb, of Topeka, and
Nj. P. O'Brien, of Omaha. There is probable
Ity that Commander Griffin will be renomi.
mated, as he is very popular. The parade, reg
ular business session and campfire will be held
tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
A CHEROKEE ROMANCE.
How a Wealthy Pennsylvanin Girl Won an
Indian Chief.

TAHLEoUAH, I. T., August 25.-On promi-
nent eminence in the prairie overlooking the
town of Tahlequah has been solitary grave
for l6 years. 1t contained the remains Of Mary
Downing, the wife of a full-blood Cherokee
Chief, Lewis Downing. At the time Of her
death the place was her home. Her maiden
name was Mary Aver. She was born in Beth
lehem, Pa. was highly educated and accom-
plished and woman of wealth
In 1865 Chief Lewis Downing was sent to
Washington, d. c., on business for the Chero-
KEGS. Though fullblood, be spoke English
quite well. While at Washington he had occa-
sion TO visit Bethlehem, and accidentally met
Miss Aver, who fell desperately in love with
him. The chief fingered longer in Bethlehem
than he had intended, not being able to tear
himself away from the charms Of so fair lady,
and ere his departure had won her consent to
pc his bride and share place in his wigwam.
1t was agreed between the two that she would
follow him to the Territory, and be married at
the capital. She required six months to dis
pose of her property and convert her valuables
into cash. Chief Downing returned to his
nation, and with him it proved "out of sight
out of mind" The ardor of his love for Miss
Aver soon cooled, ana he wrote her withdraw
ing his engagement.
She, after reading his letter, remarked that
II took two to make contract and two to
break it" and so wrote him. Before this letter
reached the chief he had married dusky
maiden OF his own tribe. Miss Aver having
gotten everything in readiness started for the
Ierritory. According to contract she arrived
at Iahlequah and on hearing of his marriage
made up her mind to make her home among
his people, devoting her life to their advance
ment. ears elapsed and the chiefs wife
dled. Miss Aver being still single, he renewed
his broken VOWS and was again accepted. They
were married and went to the home she had
built. The life she had long dreamed of was
realized. but not long was she permitted to fill
his house with light and love ere death claimed
her. On her deathbed she told the chief that
on the third evening after her burial she would
return to him at her home. But he, inheriting
the superstition of his race, closed the house
after the funeral and returned to his home.
about 30 miles distant, on Grand river. 1t is
said that on the third night after her burial
lights were seen moving from window to win
dow, and the Indians firmly believe to this day
that she reappeared on that night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
AHOTEL MoNoPoLY.

The complaints which have been made of
the accommodations, or rather the lack
of them, furnished by the hotel manage
ment that has been placed in the Yel-
lowstone Park by the Government, leave
no doubt that it is inadequate, niggardly
and extortioGate, the syndicate given ex-
elusive privileges in pleasure resort nearly
the size of the State of Connecticut. does
not only fail to provide adequate accommo-
dstions in the way of rooms. That might
be excused on the plea of greater amount
of travel than was looked for. But when
the prOfessed purveyors of entertainment
and accommodation charge exorbitant prices
for sleeping in tents; furnish inadequate
and sometimes uneatable food, and make
passengers who pay to be transported in
stages walk up the mountains, it is plain
that the establishment of privileges under
the fostering care of the Government is
anything but glittering success.
Yet the people who are complaining Of
the extortion and privation to which the
public are subjected there, ought to per-
ceive that the evil lies deeper than the man.
sgement. 1t is the inevitable result of a
monopoly. Within an area to which the
people Of the United States are practically
invited by act OF Congress, to resort for
pleasure, single syndicate has the sole
right to furnish any accommodations to the
public. No person can sell another meal,
or let morse, except by the order and for
the profit of the syndicate which has been
privileged by the Government. It is plain
that such an exclusive privilege is an in
vitation to extOrtion. When men know
that the travelling public can seek no relief
by transferring their patronage, the penalty
of exorbitance and bad accommodations is
taken away. 1t is inevitable under such
circumstances that people should be
charged eight dollars day for the privi-
lege of sleeping under tents, and that the
stage lines should make invslids walk up
hill to save their horses.
The survival in Government circles of the
medieval idea that when it grants priVi-
leges of this sort it must create monopoly
is the vital point. 1t is not material to de-
ferrnine whether the adherence to that idea
by the officials who gave this syndicate its
monopoly in public domain is caused by
stupidity or by corruption. In either case
it is enough that it is entirely in conflict
with the purpose OF public accommodation.
When a monopoly in hotel privileges was
established the Government officials who
did SO virtually enacted that exorbitaDt
prices and mean accommodations should be
the rule. 1t would have been just as easy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26

a good deal more discussion. 1t is we'll to let
the debate go on for two weeks and then get
down to business in the way of voting.
Probably when the Kansas Senator consid-
ers all the points he will take this view and
conclude to let the treaty ofpeace be rati-
fed.
We certainly hope that he will do SO in the
interest of the sanity of the Republican
managers. After they have got SO near the
solution of their difficulties it would be
cruel to have the objection OF single man
put all the fat in the fire again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-26
BREAKFAsT TABLE LACGHs.

Mrs. Blobson-There's another bill from
Kengott am afraid he is getting uneasy.
Mr. Blobson-That's So 1 must step in to-
morrow and order some more goods.-Burttngton
Free Press.
'Say, look here. waiterl Do customers
have to walt year in this restaurant before they
can get sometri ing to eat?''
Il really can't tell you, sir; you see I've only
been here q week. k.''-PhiiadeLphtG Times.
/ Architect-Have you any suggestions for
the study. Mr.. Quickrieh?
Ouickrich-Unly that it must be brown. Great
thinkers, un derstand, generally found in
brown study.-Fsso YORK Sun.
1.-THE melancholy days have come; the
saddest OF the year. It's little too warm for
whisky and little too cool Tor Deer. The only
thing man can do If this Is what be thinks. Is to
effect compromise Oy HihAiHs Va MS uEAnAs.-
Detroit Free Press.
"It is hard to ask for bread and be given
=, s,one ,, said rueful tramp at the door of the
neyIr-married farmer whose Wellesley wife had
inst resnonded to his appeal with three of her own
bome-made ebiscuits.-SOmeruiLte Journal.
"You never can tell what children are
going to say next,'' remarked an experienced
married man.
.sSo, but you may be sure they are going to say
something that is either uninteresting or disa-
0reeable,' asserted a sour and discontented
bachelor.-SomeruiLLe Journal
1--WE lost the key to the cedar closet, I" re-
marked Mrs. Hojack.
.'we'll have to send all the way to Florida for
another - replied her husband.
'.How's that?',
''FIorIda is the only State where you can find
Cedar Keys. ''-C Chicago Inter- Ocean.
THE SAME, YET DETERRENT.
When this lovely dame was young,
Say, sixteen, sImpering and shy,
turned the music as she sung,
And heard her softly whisper 1T
Just like man ~
tell this Incident because
To marry me she little dreamt;
And now, whene' er from any cause
Imake q break. says with contempt
''Just like q man -
-Amsrieas Grocer.