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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
THE ASYLUM FIRE.

The horror which is reported in the burn.
ing of the lunatic asylum near Montreal,
and loss of life, supposed to be in the
neighborhood of hundred of the inmates,
is fearful addition to the list of destructive
calamities that ought never to have hap
pened. 1t matters little what explanation
is given of the origin of the fire, or why
means were not present for rescuing the un-
fortunate inmates from the flames. The
fact that such an institution was destroyed
by sudden fire and that large number
of lives were lost, is proof that precau-
tions were omitted which should have
been provided and that all the care re-
quired to provide against such a disaster
was not given. While such fearful misad-
ventures of organized public charity are
possible, it is clear that duty has somewhere
been left undone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
A CANAL ON PAPER.

The Panama canal is not in hourishing
condition. The state of affairs for the past
two years at the Isthmus has boded i'll fol-
the completion of De Lesseps gigantic
project, and the report of the Panama Canal
Commission sent out from France to investi-
gate does not improve the aspect of affairs.
The commissioners do not lay so much
stress upon what they discovered in
regard to the part Of the canal already
completed as upon the measures desirable
to re-establish confidence and to procure
new capital. They suggest as the best plan
to attain these ends that the maritime
powers of the world be induced to guarantee
the interest upon the capital already sunk
and that yet to be raised. The consent OF
the powers indicated to such proceeding
will not be easily obtained. However great
the advantages which the canal would
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
THIRTY GUESTS AT TABLE.
The Junta Club Dimes Well and Exhibits
Its Terse Wit.


The fourth annual banquet of the Junta
Club took place at the Duquesne clubhouse
last evening About 30 guests were seated at
a table fairly burdened with american Beau
ties' and Jacqueminot roses, whose delicious
perfume permeated the atmosphere of the
room, and whose deep crimson coloring con-
trasted prettily with the spotless napery which
draped the banqueting board. The menu in
cluded everything that an epicure could de-
sire, and consisted of 13 courses. When the
appetite had been appeased the wit began
to flow, and Mr.. Rea, the President of the
noted little exclusive club, by saying, "Tis
ever common that meu are merriest when they
are from home," gave the signal for the toasts.
Mr.. ]. ]. Miller, the toast master, instructed
the party ITO be large in mirth, anon we'll
drink a measure, the table round" Mr. Lin
coin. as regards THE Junta," said, Much may
be said on either side" OF professional
Men," Rev. George Hodges said: The more
Mr.. Weeks on 1.-THE Future of Pittsburg," re-
marked that "a manufacturing district sends
hood"
Mr. Ferguson, with Recreation" for toast
subject, exclaimed Summer is come, for
every spray now springs" Mr.. Reuben Miller,
on said "A boy is better fbe
it as his opinion that something is
rotten in the State of Denmark" Mr.;
Shoemaker, on american statesmen"
remarked: ga disposition to preserve and an
ability to improve, taken together, would be
my standard of a statesman" Mr.. Griffin re-
ponded to "Wit and Humor" as follows: Now
/ perceive the devil understands Welsh. and
tits no marvel he's so humorous" Mr.. Wood
well on "Art" said: "Piety in art-poeIry in
art-Puseyism in art; let us be careful how we
confound them"
ssThe Ladies" received the following tribute
from Mr.. Buchanan: "And when lady's in the
case you know all other things give place."
The floral decorations were furnished by A. M.
& ]. b. Murdoch. The Committee of Arrange
ments, to whom great credit is due. consisted
of H e. Collins. A. w. Mellon and Charles p.
Orr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
UNDER SUPERNATURAL DIRECTION.
A Peculiar Case of Voluntary Starvation In
County Jail.

HARTFORD. May 6-The most remarkable
case OF religious fasting has come to light in
the Hartford County Jail which has been re-
corded in this locality the faster believing that
he is acting under supernatural direction.
Patrick Gorman, the man in question, was COM
mitted, April 8, for breach of the peace. From
that time until now he has positively refused
all food. and says God has forbidden him to
eat Until he has knowledge that this course is
disapproved by the Creator it is his intention to
keep up the fast.
He processes that he has not known what
hunger is since his Incarceration. At every
meal the regular allowance given at the jail
is passed to him, but nothing has yet induced
him to partake of the food. Water has been
received by him, but in greater quantity
than that allowed other prisoners. The man
has performed his work daily since his i'm
prisonment, turning out his full allotment of
chair seats. When not at work or asleep he
spends the time in his cell on his knees with
his Bible in hand.
When he was on trial before Judge McCon-
vile, OF the police court he attempted to de-
liver sermon for the Judges benefit and in
formed that official that his body might be tor
tured, but his soul could not be. The faster
shows no outward signs of insanity and per-
forms his work lntelligently.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
A DEAD MANS MISTAKE.
His Will Makes Bequests Amounting to
Considerably More Than the Prouerty.

His Will Makes Bequests Amounting to
Considerably More Than the Property.
CHICAGO, May 6-The late Charles L. Han
cock, whose estate was presented for adjudi-
cation to the Probate Court to-day, is not the
first person. as the Probate Court records show,
who has devised large quantity of property to
charities and individuals without leaving
money enough to pay the bequests. Specific
devices of $4,000 and a general bequest of
equities are made though. according to the
showing Of the petition for letters, Mr.. Han
cocks estate will hardly amount to 81, 900.
The will of the deceased provides for the pay
ment of S., 900 each to Mrs. E. l. Wood of Brook
lyn; John II. Moriarity. Matilda Phillips and
two daughters of James s. Hancock. In addi-
tion to this the will directs that the income
from deceased's interest in the property left by
his brother George be paid to three nieces and
q nephew, and all the rest and residue of the
property, which Mr.. Hancock seemed to be-
lieve he owned, is ordered to be paid to the
President and fellows of Harvard College.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
DANGER FOR DEMOCRACY
Is What q So. Louis Editor Foresees u Car
Isle is Made Senator.

Isle is Made Senator.
ST. LOUIS, May 6.-The Republic will print
an editorial tomorrow In which it will state
that the movement to take Hon. John g. Car
isle out of the House and put him into the
Senate has acquired dangerous momentum
which should be checked at once. 1t says:
"As in the popular mind membership in the
Senate is higher honor than in the House of
Representatives, it is natural that there should
be widespread desire to honor Mr.. Carlisle
with the supposed promotion. But in any view
of the case this spontaneous movement
is a mistake Mr.. Carlisle would be
reduced from the leadership of the
House opposition, and the virtual
leadership OF his party to the ranks in the Sem
ate. His strongest hold on the country and bis
great influence in the party are due to his
mastery of the tariff, and other measures of
revenue legislation-none OF which Is the
Senate allowed by the Constitution to origin
ate. His greatest source of influence formed,
would thus be taken from him as soon as he
was taken from the House. But worse than
this, the Democratic party in the House would
be deprived of the leadership Of the man whose
strength it needs most. BY electing him
Speaker of the next Congress, it can COM
plefely do away with the effects of the revolu-
tionary procedure of the present House, and so
restore the old order of conservatism and re-
spect for constitutional and parliamentary law.
1t can do this with no one else so well as Mr..
Carlislen
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

NINE. ETELKA GERsTER lately sang In q 10.
cal concert for charity at Bologna.
DR.. Rosa KERscHBAUMER is the first
woman licensed to practice medicine in Aus
trta. She is said to be an uncommonly able
oculist
THE Princess of Wales nodded in a drowsy
way while Stanley was making speech at st.
James Hall last Saturday night. Stanley can
explore, but his voice is not very searching.
BISMARCK doesn't care to see his own image
in marble or bronze. He says he doesn't know
what kind of expression to assume when he
finds himself 'by the side of his fossilized
self"
JOHN KELLY, JR., son of the late Tammany
Hall leader, Is 10 years old, and is an exact
counterpart on a small scale, of his father. He
is said, too. to be a little ''boss" among his
youthful companions.
ONE of the few men who sat with Clay and
Adams and still visits the House is Mr.. Cling
man, who was himself a Congressman in their
time and until the outbreak of the war. He is
often seen about the House during the ses-
sions, in which he takes close interest
DEATH has shown conspicuous favor thus
far to the Senate of the Fifty-irst Congress
While he has taken but one from that body
Beck-he has taken nine from the roll of the
House-Gay Burnes, Townshend, Cox Laird,
Nutting, Kelley, WILDER and Randall.
AUGUST BELMONT JR., is the only member
of the famous bankers family who has inher-
.ited love of sport. The head Of the house is
still as enthusiastic racing man as he was so
years ago, an8 nothing daunts his ardor where
sport of any sort is concerned. but the sons,
with the exception of August Belmont, Jr., do
not go in at all for horses sports of any sort.
GEORGE CRABBK, who was the last of the
old school of poets was educated for the
medical profession, or, rather, he was about
half educated for it. His father could not
afford to send him to university, so that all
the classics he acquired was the smattering he
could get at q country school, and all his medi-
cal training was such as he could pick up in an
apothecary shop.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
SncinI Chatter.

THE Kings Sons, of st. Peters Church. gave
a very enjoyable entertainment in the Sunday
school room of their church last evening. The
following programme was rendered to a full
house: banjo solo by Mr.. George B. Lander;
a defamation by Mr.. E. S. McClelland: vocal
solo, "Only For Thee" by Mr.. Thomas Smith;
defamation. Miss Nellie Gardner; vocal solo.
Miss Nellie Grimes reading, Mr.. George Crom-
lish; vocal solo, Mr.. s. II. Nicholson; vocal
duet, Mrs Challinor and Mr.. H. NJ. Reed;
vocal solo. Miss L. Loomis. and vocal solo,
you'll Remember Me-" by Mr.. Thomas J.
Smith.
HON. WILLIAM WEST, the blind orator of
Ohio will deliver the annual address to the
alumni of Washington and Jefferson College
this evening at the First Presbyterian Church,
this city. His subject will be "The Duty of
Patriotism to the Church and conversely The
Reciprocal Duty of the Christian Citizen to the
Republic"
THE marriage of Miss Helen Casey and Mr..
R. Clark Porter will be celebrated at the home
of the young lady's father, Mr.. W. F. Casey
No. 55 Union avenue, Allegheny, next Monday
evening.
Mr.. HARRY PICKER will entertain his gen.
tlemen friends at his home, Niagara street,
Oakland. to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
HUMOROUS HITS.

Rolling in Riches-The passengers in Q
yestfbule car.-Bo8ton Herald.
| One of the reasons lately assigned for
giving the ballot to woman is that she always re-
| turns a borrowed umbrella--Boston Herald.
Popular as Ever.-"Are you Americans
| still as fond of ball as ever2''
.'Yes, indeed. Why, all our best families are
| adding baII-rooms to their homes.'
''Fawncy. ''-ChGtteT.
He was by nature nobly planned
And is above all praise,
The druggist who can understand
| A wink on holidays.
Boston Courier.
If we could have what job we please
And exercise our own volition,
We would be Minister to Greece,
| For that must be 4 fat position
-Chica1o Herald.
Paradoxieal This.-"You collect coins
don't your
t'Yes.h
| s.Wbat are the rarest cents?'
| ssCommon sense Nv y Commercial Aduer-
ttser.
A Fatal Defect-Inventor-I am positive
that have the finest electric motor in the world.
| superintendent-Wen, you ought to make some
| money out oft.
| Herald.
| she daO 1slgnb Ol W Wdys-huSooHu-
remind me of a railroad crossing.
| Wife-That's a nice remarkI How do remind
Won Of q railroad crossing?
Husband-First your gait and then the trsin.-
| Boston Herald.
Rare Melody.-'T never liked Wagner's
| until last night"
'.How were you brought over?''
II heard some Slegfried' selections played on
| piano that hasn't been tuned for 20 years. ~
| ~ Y. Commercial Advertiser.
First Tramp-I don't see why our names
don't get into the papers, BILL
Second Tramp-Why should they?
First Tramp-Well, read to-day that dinner
was given to some big gun in New York day or
two ago. We get dinners given to Us every day
and nothing Is said about 10. Folks u
prejudiced, Bill.-hunsey's Weekly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
HE Is IN LUCK.
A Dispatch Correspondent Presented a Gold
Mine by n King.

Dispatch Correspondent Presented a Gold
Mine by n King.
Under date of March 10 we learn from Mr..
Henry Norman. who has been corresponding
for syndicate Of newspapers, The DISPATCH
included, and acting as special commissioner of
the Pail Mall Gazette on. a trip around the
world. the following facts:
During my stay in Siam the King gave me a
concessien-a lease-of gold mine in his ter
ritory. Tomorrow at daylight L start
for the mine, and expect to be two months in
the jungle. 1 take a mining expert an inter-
prefer, two Sikh soldiers as escort, two SER
wants. ten elephants, five sporting rifles, etc.
] shall come out on the other side of the Malay
peninsula, and probably go home for month
or two at once. But don't mean to give up
journalism"
Mr.. Norman's description of the interesting
journey mentioned above will appear in next
Sundays issue Of The DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
MINERAL REDUCTION PLANTS.
Scheme to Make Them Part of the Chica 60
Worlds Exhibition.

CHICAGO May 6.-The latest plan that seems
likely to be adopted by the Worlds Fair direc-
tors, is one for the erection of mineral reduc-
tion plants on the Fair grounds. Heretofore
exhibits representing the mining industry have
consisted mainly of display of ores. 1t Is pur-
posed to give practical illustration of the pro-
cess required to reduce ore to metal.
All the necessary space, 100 acres or more
will be allotted as soon as the site is decided
upon. Then committee of practical men will
be appointed to arrange the general outline of
the plan The idea is to have all the reduction
plants necessary erected for each State and
Territory that produces Ore Some will need
many plants and some few, according to the
variety of ores produced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

The next time the Rev. Sam Jones comes
North, the nation will watch with bated breath
for the performance of his sensational and
spectacular act of ''stomping the feathers out
of Philadelphia" Philadelphia reduced to a
featherless condition would be a fearful warn
ing to all people that the historical ignorance
of Sam Jones must never again be tampered
with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
A s0MNAMBULIsTs TRIP.
He Bonrds a Train While Asleep and Pro-
ceeds to Toronto.


BURGKTTsTowN, May 6. Last Saturday
night Robert, 4-year-old son of James Lyons,
living midway between Florence and Comets
burg, arose in the night, took his rifle, over
coat and dog and started of. and when next
heard of he was in Toronto, o. The boy is a
somnambulist and when, on the following
morning, his parents learned of his absence,
they became alarmed. Searching parties were
organized and the country secured, but to no
avail. -~'.' r-'
Yesterday afternoon the boy made his way
back home. When he came near the house he
saw large crowd of men in the woods near by,
and, feeling ashamed of the trick his somnam-
bulistic nature had played upon him, hid until
all the men had gone home, when he came
home and crawled into bed. 1t is supposed he
strayed away in his sleep and did not awaken
until he was the train bound for Toronto,
and this belief is strengthened from the fact
that the lad had been planning to go hunting,
and was to start in few days; also by the fact
that he took for his rifle shot instead of bullets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
DEATHS OF A DAY.
DIR. Samuel Rush Haven,

JOLIET, ILL.,. May Cdr. Samuel Rush Haven,
of Chicago died here suddenly yesterday of paral-
ysis at the home of his brother, Hon. Dwight Ha-
ven. DR.. Haven was a distinguished physician
and surgeon, with a worldwide reputation. He
came to Illinois in 1884 and went out with the first
troops as a brigade surgeon under General Grant.
He was successfully promoted to division, corps
and general surgeon In the Army of the Potomac
and served on the staffs of Generals Heintzelm an
Hancock and Grant. He was native of New Yopk
State having been born in Sheridan, Chautauqua
county, in 1877
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
MAsONS LAUGH AT MUD.
Rain Had No Terror. for rhe knights WI
Marched Through Baltimore.

ha1u Had NO Terrora Tor tne hnfgnfs VINO
Marched Through Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, May 6.-The Maryland Masonic
centenary was celebrated here to-day. Not
withstanding drenching rain and muddy
streets the parade was well worthy the crowds
that gathered under umbrellas to witness it
The high officers rode in carriages. The
drenched Knights marched to the Academy Of
Music where Sir Edward T. Shultz delivered
an address, outlining the history Of the order in
Maryland and predicting that it would endure
through the coming century.
Then came the singing Of a centennial ode
and the presentation of testimonial IN the
shape of a massive punch bowl and ladle of
silver with a gold lining beautifully chased
and oxidized to Past Grand Master Hopkins,
on behalf of the Grand EncampmeDt of the
United States.
The exercises closed with a benediction by
Sir Knight Rt. Rev. Bishop Coleman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

rom the PhiIadelphia Press. ]

From the Phiadelphia Press.1
Our esteemed townsman, the Hon. Robert E.
Pattison, isn't thinking much about politics
Just now. his placid demeanor suggests that
he has generously concluded to allow the other
fellows to do the worrying. Nevertheless, it IS
believed that Brother Pattison has his ear close
to the phone. and would hear distinctly if his
country should call him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

Mr. MALONE does himself justice by de-
claring that he recognizes the right of the coro'
ner to investigate that accident at the new
Postoffice building last Saturday. No idea that
he could choke off investigation was enter
tanned by him. But his statement that his
action of last Saturday was caused by the fact
that there was danger in the premises, aud it
was his duty to keep the public away can
hardly fail to arouse the inquiry what the dan
ger was which existed after the derrick had
broken and done its full work of injury?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

IT is certainly remarkable showing that
the total of pension appropriations passed by
one branch of Congress or the other, exceeds the
entire cost of the military establishment of
France by over % per cent, and of thar of Ger
many by over so per cent The fact that our
pension list is likely to cost more than the mill
tary establishments of the great empires, speaks
volumes for our iberality, if little for our
economy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
A FLOURIsHING ORDER.

Membership ofthe Senior American Mechan-
les Increasing Rapidly.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
HARRISBURG. May 6.-The Senior Order of
United American Mechanics began the sessions
of its State Council in this city to-day, with
representatives in attendance from 150 coun-
ellis of the 22O in active operation in Pennsyl-
vania. The State Council Secretary's report
shows the order to be in encouraging numerical
and financial condition. The past year SO coun-
cils we're organized. The membership increased
bered / I47, and the deaths reached l16.
The subordinates council received S123-
4S0 Is, of which they disbursed for benefits and
relief S5S, OF 4S. The number of widows of de-
ceased members is 500 and orphans 635. The
total amount of widows and orphans fund is
s6I 220 g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

THE Pattison boom has reached a point
where Mr.. Wallaces programme for having
the nomination rendered to him on silver
platter is likely to be seriously interfered with.
But if Wallace finds he cannot have it urged
upon him, he is JUST the sort of man who may
make up his mind to go after it himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

THE debate in Congress over the treat
ment of q colored postmaster down in South
Carolina proved to have two edges. 1t showed
that the Southerners behaved very badly; but
it contained very severe recoil on the admin
istration by proving that it had appointed a
postmaster who cannot write
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

THE speculative exchanges keep up their
opposition to the Butterworth bill against deal
ing in futures. The measure is shallow one;
but the exchanges are responsible for Its exist
ence, by having made the great markets for
food products the centers of business gambling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
TAKING A FOREMOST PLACE.
The Pittsburg stenogrnphers' Association
Ara rl

Tho Pittsburg sfenographers' Association
Among the Best.
The regular monthly meeting of the Pitts
burg Stenographers' Association will be held
tomorrow evening" at their rooms, 4l2 Wood
street. A special programme has been pre-
pared for the occasion, which is, in part, as fol-
lows: Address by the President, Mr.. A. NJ.
Martin. paper on rs Shorthand q Desirable
ProfessionP' by Mr.. ii. Nj. Kuesrer. Apresen-
tation of the "Phonograph- Grap phophone," by
Mr. George E. Motheral. A paper on sShort-
hand Organizations" by Mr.. 1eander Traut-
man.
The organization is open to women as well as
men. The meeting is one to which all are in
vited and a large audience is anticipated. The
Pittsburg Association is now taking rank
among the foremost in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
rendered n Perfec, Ovation.

The hall of Colonel ]. W. Patterson Post Isl,
G. A. R., was filed to overfowing last night at
an open meeting of the post to greet Depart
ment Commander Denniston. In addition to
the State Commanders personal popularity, the
fact that this was his first visit to the post since
his elevation to the head of the organization In
PENNSYLVANIA, served to swell the crowd. He
was accorded perfect ovation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

CoNCERNING that mares nest discovery
that Colonel Bayne does not own any property
in his district will some one point out the con-
stitutional or legal requirement that Con-
gresham shall be property-owner in any dis
frin
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
A Pheasant Birthday Party.

Miss Mamie Dilworth gave a birthday party
last night at the home of her parents, 25S Arch
street. Allegheny. which was attended by about
20 of her young friends. The evening was spent
in playing games and enjoying the music rem
dered by some of the guests Later refresh
ments were served, and on departing the
hostess was given sincerest wishes for :nnany
happy days."