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RIGHT ON BOTH SIDES.

That dispute over sewers on some OF the
East End streets is, like great many other
disputes, case where there is right on both
sides, as well as wrong. 1t is plainly
within the province of the city government
to put stop to the old nuisances of letting
sewage run into open cutters or OF the main
tenance of cesspools. AT the same time 1t
is the business of the city to see that ade-
-ouate sewerage is provided; and if any Of
the sewers do not properly discharge their
function, or are so constructed as to be worse
than no sewers at all, which is the practical
allegation, the matter must be remedied, be-
fore sewer connections are enforced by
municipal authority. The mutual rights of
individuals and the general public in such
a case are so clear that it must require posi-
tive wrong-headedness on one side or the
other to get up dispute over them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
A ONE.-IDED VIEW.

or course the public cannot tell exactly
what evidence is presented to grand juries,
and the fact that bills are ignored ought to
be taken as proof that there is not evidence
to support the charges. But, unfortunately,
experience in the large cities does not in
spire unvarying confidence in that conclu-
sion. When the foreman Of the New York
grand Jury which ignored bill against the
Cloak Manufacturers Association for con-
spiracy against their laborers, finds it nee
essary to declare that he is mot in favor Of
unions" and thinks labor is only worth
what it commands and not what lot of
men say it shall command" there is every
reason to suspect that something besides the
law and evidence Influenced the action of
that jury.
Such comment in such connection is a
remarkable example OF the false logic which
is always present to beIog any such question.
The man who said that may have been per-
fectly honest in his opinion; but if so, he
was certainly stupid not to perceive that the
allegation was that these men undertook to
say that labor should command less than it
would under an open and fair system. The
only possible purpose OF an organization OF
such body of employers is to crowd down
wages to the starvation notch, which has
been VIGOROUSLY established in the clothing
industry of New York. Whether the evil
dence before the grand jury was such as the
law could take hold of is question that
the public cannot judge; but when the fore
man of the jury explains its action by a
declaration that ignores the potent facts Of
the case there is ground for suspicion.
1t is certainly very grave matter In the
administration of law that the record OF
conspiracy trials should appear to teach the
lesson that conspiracy is an oAense that can
only be committed by workmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
WITH THE SHARP ENDS UP.

Wife (who is always ailing)-You will
bury me by the side Of my first husband, won't
you, John!
Husband--wlth pleasure, my dear.--EpOeh.
Mr.. Soure Cooking at his watch h)-Why,
your clock is slow. Miss Goode.
Tommy-Yes Susie put 1t back. She expected
Mr. sweete tonight, instead or you. lester.
ST wish 1 was an angel" said Willie.
"why?''
cit must be Gully this weather to be nothin' bus
4 head with a pair of feather fans behind your
ears. ''--Eeto York Herald.
Miss Kate-Why, Ethelinda, Mr.. Squao
does not come here as often as he used TO.
Ethelinda-No, 1t was a great annoyance, outI
cured him of 1t. ,,,,.
Miss Kate--What In the worid ulI you Ios I'.
Ethelinda--I nromised TO be his wiie.-Light.
CnIlv Chawedup lin the dOck)-We're
= ,as .,, months dis mornin'. De judge is in
horrible temper. r,o,r vo- kro,-o
VIZ int been taIkin to i'm, mas yer!
CrIIv--Naw. but seed him cuttln' MS lawn 1isf
NSana I ,vnz n nabbed last night. --Lys.
school. oI.Teacher-Johnny, what does the
word meter means
Johnny-A measure.
SSoTnnooI-Teacher-Now, Johnny, what Co they
-,oosure with the meter?
meobnny-Gas, electricity. water and poetry
HGrper's 6dz@''
Houston (of Texas)-I've finally settled
that $500 I've owed Hank Jones for so long.
Mrs. Houston-Im so glad! But where did you
get the money?
gouston-Didn't have no money. just shot
Jones,-H1rper's BGzdr.
care these shoes your best quality?"
awe have only one quality. madame"
Then why the difference in priceg friend OF
mine paid S6 yesterday, and these are only a."
''we sell by quantity, madame.
Quick sale.-H1rper's Bdzdr.
Clerk-How did that moth mixture 60
that sold you the other day. sir?
Customer-Like hotcakes. The moths won't eat
anything else Grsensbur0 Sparks.
Cobwigger-You have a good landlord.
He keeps the lawn fence in excellent repair.
Brown-That's because 1t shows. Just come out
in the yard and see the back fence -Greensosrf
Sparks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

THE Lackawanna County Prohibition Con-
yention will be held in Scranton on July 10.
BENJAMIN F. MEAD, of Dauphin county,
Secretary of the Democratic State Committee,
has been mentioned to succeed Chairman Har-
rity.
THERE is talk to the effect that ex-Srate Ser-
ator Homer ]. Humes, of Crawford county,
may be made the Democratic State Chairman.
VERY little will be done in the matter Of or
ganization by either of the great political par
ties until after the coming month OF August
has passed away.
CORNELIUS O'HARA, Secretary Of the
Schuylkill Democratic Association, has sent
out strong resolutions favoring Pattison's cleo
ton as Governor.
CHAIRMAN ANDREWS. of the Republican
State Committee, is getting ready for his out
ing at Spring Lake, where his family will re-
side during the season.
The Pottsville Miners Journal says a num-
Der of Williamstown Republicans are working
il concert with the Democrats for the arrange
ment Of big political meeting, over which
Ex-Governor Pattison will be asked to preside.
THE Catawissa Netcs Item is against Cou-
gresham Buckalew. 1t says: If Simon P.
Wolyerton wants the delegates from Columbia
county, he can have them, as the Democrats of
columbia county are tired OF keeping repre-
sentative at Washington merely as an orna-
ment.
BRADFORD Era: The many friends of Hon.
r B. Stone have been vainly conjectuIing as
to his whereabouts since the Republican Con-
vention at Harrisburg. 1t is now known that
he and his brother. Hon. G. W., are on trip to
Europe. They sailed from New York, July z,
and will enjoy the pleasures of foreign travel.
DISPATCH IS of opinion that the ballot-re1orm
plank in the Democratic platform of Pennsyl-
vania will attract Independent voters to Patti
son and perhaps secure his election. Gov
ernors are always acceptable. but the need OF
the Democratic party just now is strong men In
Congress and more of them. The ngnt In
Pennsylvania should be made with this in View'
The State ticket is stroug and should De maoe
to help out in Congressional districts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
REMARKABLE POKER HANDS.
Two Gentlemen Hold n Straight Flush of
the Same Suit.

the same suit.
From the Bridgeport Standard.1
Two well-known gentlemen Of this city and
their wives were the principals in poker
game which occurred few nights ago In
which remarkable hands were held by the two
gentlemen. When the cards were dealt Mr.
s., who is a prominent business man. neid
three clubs and two cards Of another suit, and
Mr.. c., prominent manufacturer. held the
aces of CLUBS and spades and the king, queen,
and jack of clubs. Mr.. c., who sat at the
left of Mr. s.. put up his ante. and all four
PLAYERS came in. Mr.. S-drew two cards and
filled his club flush the han1 consisting of the
nine eight, seven, six and five spot. The otner
gen leman concluded to discard the ace OF
spades. He drew the ten of clubs, thus holding
a straight flush of clubs, consisting OF the ace,
king, queen, jack and ten.
The ladies dropped out and the two men con,
tinued raising the limit, which was small, until
finally Mr.. c., who held the large flush. said
carelessy: There is no use of keeping this up;
his straight flush, didn't intend to be bluned,
SO he insisted on raising again. This went on
for many minutes, when Mr.. s. finally said;
"Well. C, I've got this clinched with big
hand; you had better STOP" But c. refused
then. saying be was bound to raise him. The
men went on betting until they had wagered all
the ready money they had in their possession,
amounting to several hundred dollars, and
finally Mr.. c. called his opponent. Mr.. s.
has not got over the surprise yet, and his
friends are enjoying the fun. 1t was very re.
markable thing that both gentlemen should
hold a straight flush of the same suit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
PEOPLE WORTH READING ABOUT.

CONSTANCE Kenmore COOPER has the
reputation of being charming conversational
ist. She does not talk an infinite deal Of
nothing. She knows thing or two and can
.ell you of them.
The Austrian Archduke, Francis Ferdinand,
is an exceedingly wealthy but far from hand
some man. He has a short body, with long
limbs, small head perched on q long neck, and
a prodigious nose.
A CONSPICUOUS Austrian Peer, Prince Star
hemberg pronounces boldly for general dis
armament. Austria, he says, is drifting rapidly
to financial ruin. But he fears that war must
come before disarmament.
ALBERT EDWARD Prince of Wales has sad.
dened the hearts of London shopkeepers by
doing all his shopping by proxy. Heretofore
he did 1t in person, and never left the shop
without raising his hat and thanking the owner
"very much"
DAVID DUDLEY FIELD says that he remem-
bers hearing Mrs. Fannie Kemble say some
years ago of the LOO, 900 people then inhabit-
ing Massachusetts, that taking them all in all,
she thought they were the foremost 100000
people living together in the world,
JUSTICE LAMAR is acquiring more educa-
tional facilities. So far as degrees are con-
cerned, he is the learned man of the South.
Last week Emory College, Georgia, decorated
him with LII. D. The Justice is a scholar. hav-
ing been a college professor before he became
politician.
MRS. AMBROSE CROUCH, of South jackson,
Mich, has been keeping tab on her family and
finds that during the past year she has baked
for them 236s cookies, 1883 doughnuts, 2I7
cakes, 267 pies 81 puddings and 7s8 loaves of
bread. Her family Is not large, either, ex eept
as to appetite.
MISS ELEoNoRA L. FLEURY has Just passed
the medical degrees examination of the Royal
University of ireland with great distinction.
She was recommended for the further exam
ination for honors, in company with one other
student only, young man, her senior. She
won first place and the university prize OF S40
TALE of q penefcent physician and CRATE
full patient: Noble oculist Duke Karl Theo-
dore, NJ. D., of Bayaria,-Dutch gentleman
from Java with advanced eye disease-restora-
ton of sight-noted sculptor summoned by
grateful Dutchman-bust of Duke across the
world on mantelpiece in grateful Dutchman's
Javanese drawing room.
Miss JESSIE CARSON, of Minnesota, has in
creased the number Of available occupations
for women by becoming a stage-driver. She
makes three trips a week, in all weathers and
through all seasons between Usage and Park
Rapids. In winter the mercury sometimes
falls to l0e below Zero and in summer frisks
among the eos but Miss Carson never misses
o trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
IRON MOLDERS CONVENTION.
Trouble Looked for Between the Moiders'
Union and machinery Brotherhood.

Trouble Looked for Between the Moiders'
Union and machinery Brotherhood.
DETROIT, MICH, July la-The principal
thing that's agitating the National Convention
of Iron Molders, in session here, is the attitude
of the Molders' Union toward the Machinery
Brotherhood. President Fitzpatrick, In his an
nual address, made suggestions which may re-
sult in a war of determination on the part of
the union against the brotherhood of Ma
chInery Molders. In many shops In the East,
stove machinery, brass and bench molders work
nnder one roof. and the dividing Of the mold
ers, trade into halt dozen national bodies is
regarded by the union men as disastrous
prospect.
1t is stated that the brotherhood eagerly &C.
cepts expelled members of the union, and that
it has sent its members into the union to OBJ
struct legislation In the brotherhoods interest
Mr. Fitzpatrick advocates stringent policy,
and that policy may mean the refusal OF the
union men to work beside brotherhood men,
and the expulsion from the union of all MEM
bers who refuse to leave the brotherhood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
cRAsPING At THE SHADOW.

Perhaps the most telling evidence on the
recklessness and ill-advised policy of the
Federal election law is that furnished by the
most intelligent Southern Republicans.
The Valley Tirginian, of Staunton, Va,
Republican newspaper Of the best rural
no. distinctly declares that it will be not
Useless but injurious. The same evil
as been given by Messrs. Ewart and
q in Congress, whose opinions must
.ded to be free from any taint Of
mperv. Even the Southern Repub-
who vo ed for the bill admitted that
rdistricts there was no need for it; but
81 it their support under, the party
lea that there might be other
it is necessary for the United
umeE to take charge of the
N Republican
sluns of the bill are
- Tor, and that they will
ATE and stimulate the sectional
aswnich have been dying out the deter
minatlon to use fair means or foul in forcing
this enactment is only the most undisguIsed
declaration of the men now in charge OF the
Republican policy that public welfare and re-
spect for the principles settled more than dec
adeago. are of no weight with them, compared
with the object of keeping their own party
by legislative enactment. The one argu-
ment that prevails over the Republican
caucus is that, as Mr.. Reed says, by doing
our own counting" they can gain 25 seats
from the South. The mere hope of such
prize is enough to override every considera-
tion of good policy or wise legislation.
1t may be found out ii this policy pre-
walls that, in grasping for the shadow of
Republican Congressman from the South,
the party may lose the substance of Repub-
licsn Congressman from the North.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14

ALTHOUGH July has already registered
both very hot and very cool weather, before it
has half gone, the result of the system of
recording the temperature of month by
averages will be to make it a period of very
moderate weather. This shows how incom-
pletely the system of reporting mean tempera-
lures tells the story. Ninety-seven degrees in
the shade may be universally voted mean tenn
perature; but that is not the kind of mean tenn
perature the Weather Bureau records.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. MONDAY. JULY IA, 1880.
THE DISPATCH FOR THE SUMMER

Persons leaving the City for the summer can
hare THE DISPATCH forwarded by earliest
mail 10 any address at the rate Of 90 cents per
month, or 81 so for - months, sunday edt-
tioa Included D0ssy edition only, zoe per
month, Sc for three months. The address may
be changed as desired, II care be taken in all
cases to mention both old and netO address
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
SLEPT souNDIY FOR FOUR MONTHS.
Curious Case of Suspended Animation In the
Phila adelphin Hospital.


PHILADELPHIA. July 3-Patrick Meehan
% years old. an in mate of the insane depart
ment of the Philadelphia Hospital, awakened
yesterday from sleep of four months, recog-
nized those about him and asked Tor the at
tendant who was with him when he SINK into
his slumber. He came from Ireland 1e"
years ago. He became mentally diseased, was
sent to the hospital in February last. was
seized with the grip in March, theattendantS
found great difficulty in keeping him aWake,
and finally he fell into deep sleep. Inc lach
of n0uris hmept became evident by decreasing
weight, a deathlike pallor and plncneu,
wan features. accompanied Dy eorpseikS1
rigidity together with an spparenny genSaa, nra,,
suspension of animation. Efforts to pry open
the set Jaws for the administration OF 1000
proved futile A silver tube was inserted
through the nose and down into the throa!.
quart of milk in four doses was f1rst given,
after that eggs whipped in milk and a varying
liquid diet was administered together WIFI
medicine. The first month passed without IN
c1dent Meehan SLEPT on immoya6le wnen pins
were inserted into his flesh, electricity applied
and other heroic measures of sleep disturbances
tried.
Three weeks ago the first change was noticed.
The muscles of the jaws relaxed and sn9Ity
afterward his eyes opened. Motions maue -
II to strike him did not cause any tremoI %
the lids however, and d walked across tno
pupil without effect. On June 80 there were
movements of the lips and other signs ot 70 70
turning consciousness; then motlon esai I rs
and the patient turned his head. roou We
now administered through the mouth ulrecs
Two weeks ago he moved and mumoleo souls
unintellIgible sentences. Last Monoay spee,Sn
was restored, and the first sentence ne spoAo
was to ask for his cl thes and then 1or tne ~.
ten dant who had been with him when ne went
off four months before. His clothing was
placed at his bedside, and last week he arose
dressed and walked about the ward, still, now
ever in a half-awake condition. Yesterday
full consciousness returned, muscular actlo n
has grown stronger and rapid recovery is now
food, and there is no change yet in his mental
condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
TASTED 105 DAYS.
The Allentown Woman's Condition Now he-
garded ms Serious.


garded Serious.
ALLENTOWN July l3.-The condition OF Mrs.
Adam Wuchter. of White Hall, who has oeen
fasting for los days. is now regarded as serious,
and it is doubtful whether she will last mucn
longer When seen she was rational for some
time and a few words were spoken with the Wo-
man. She said: "Oh, am SO tired and have SO
much pain here Indicating the left side OF her
throat) and here (the heart), and here tine
head), and here Cleft side of stomaeh). She
was very much fatigued and rested after each
word A few moments later she was taken
with another spasm, and her husband was COM
PEELED to hold her on the bed.
The fact of the woman's strength during the
spasms, after fasting for such long time
without even as much as a drink OF water,
seems incredible. The only notable change
is a red spot that has just appeared on the left
side of her neck and the present prominence OF
her cheek bones. Her eyes are more sunken
and her neck is now about the size of an ordin-
ary mans wrist. or about nine inches In circum-
ference The only effect the intense heat OF
Tuesday last had upon her was free perspira.
tion and so much of 1t that two changes OF
clothing were necessary during the day. Flan-
mel has been substituted for cotton, and 1t
seems to have proven beneficial Her complex
ion has changed from pale white to yellow and
the loose flesh on her neck to still darker
color.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
THE ENCAMPMENT.
oIoneI Green, Division QunVermaster. Es-

Colonel Green, Division QunHermaster' Es-
tablishes Headquarters Mt Mt. Gretna.
LEBANON, July 1a-Colonel Charles s.
Green, Division Quartermaster. and Thomas
Potter, Jr, aid on Governor Beavers staff,
have established headquarters at Mt. Gretns:
Major Robert H. White, Surgeon United
States Army has also arrived here to make the
necessary arrangements for the medical depart
ment of the camp.
Thomas Quicker, Superintendent of the Phil
adelphia Division of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. a so visited Mt. Gietna Park to consult
with Superintendent Irish. of the Cornwall and
Lebanon Railroad, as TO shipment Of troops.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Colonel T. B. Vincent.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BRADFORD, July 13.-Colonel I. B. Vincent
aged Y years. died here this morning ats:so after
n brief illness of four days. He was very WE'LL
known throu ghout the State. and was at one time
the leading politician of Erie county, ana was
formerly sheriff. He took up his residence here
two months ago, and seen on the streets
tuesday evening. Peritonitis was the cause of
his death. The remains were taken to Erie this
mornInQ for iuterment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
In regard to the story circulated by Dem

IN regard to the story circulated by Dem
ocratic organs that Quay has 100000 as
starter for the Pennsylvania campaign, the
Washington Post says: "If the Democrats
take any stock in their own stories, they may
as well withdraw their ticket and save time
and expenses" This seems to exemplify the
Posts standing as one of the political school
which regards nothing as influential in carry
ing elections except Doodle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14

CHOW many American citizens can, at
present, name. give the capitals and bound all
the States of the Union" asks the PhiIadel-
phia Times and how many American citizens,
the Times included, can be certain that the
capitals of all the States Of the Union are
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14

WELL, as our Washington correspondent
says, if the Government is to provide market
for all the silver production of the country,
why not do the same for all the agricultural
products of the country? The question will:be
widely asked; and the answer, though not
difficult one, will be hard of digestion to the
interests which would like to sell their products
to the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14

PROF. BRAsHEAR, in an interview else
where, states that the universal focus for lenses
is not lost secret; but that it would not be
an irreparable deprivation to humanity If it
were. Pittsburg can make such lenses; but
they are not wanted for actual scientific use.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14
sToGIE MAKERS HAPPY.
They Are Granted an Advance of Twenty
Five Cents Per Thousand.

WHEELING, July bat a meeting of the
30 stoeie manufacturers of the city held this
evening it was decided to grant the increase of
% cents a thousand demanded by stogie max
ers, to go into effect Monday. A big strike is
thus averted. The stogie business is unique.
This cheap cigar originated here; is made by
the million and the business has grown so that
the makers all within q limited territory, Of
which Wheeling is the center, have applied for
a charter as separate assembly OF the X. OF
l. The stogies are sent all over the world,
among the prominent people who use them be-
ing Bismarck, Edwin Booth, the Count Bozen-
ia. James G. Blaine. Bill Nye and Henry
George all of whom buy them direct from
makers here. Wheeling stogies sell from S. to
S2O a thousand, according to stock used. and
are sometimes made TO order of the costliest
leaf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-14

The regular occupation of the organs at
present seems to be to start stories to the effect
that an independent ticket is contemplated as
q split from the opposite party. The story to
that effect about an independent Republican
ticket having been duly circulated and contra
dicted, the Philadelphia Press comes out with
one that w. l. Scott threatened to run an
independent Democratic ticket, if Wallace was