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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
HIGHwAYMEN IN CHICAGO.
An Art That is Too Common in Many
Parts of the Country.

An Art That is Too Common in Many
Parts of the Country.
Chicago Herald.l
Highwaymanship is becoming altogether too
common in Chicago. Not a day passes that
daring assaults and robberies are not reported.
Some of these have been amazing in the
desperation shown by the offenders and in the
paralysis that seems to have fallen upon the
bystanders. When men can be garroted and
robbed in crowded street cars or upon
streets thronged with people it indi-
Gates something more than police inactivity.
There is need OF a little wholesome attention to
these matters on the part of the people them
selves. II old men and weak women can be
robbed in the presence of scores of bystanders
it is evident that the people of this town need
courage more than they do policemen. Some
of the assaults recently reported have been
particularly dlsgraceful in that no effort ap-
pears to have been made by any one Of many
witnesses to defend the victims or to pursue
the thieves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

IT IS interesting to observe that the New
York Press has Joined the New York Herald
in booming Charles A. Dana for the New York
Senatorship. One consideration is strongly in
favor of Mr.. Dana. There is reason for the be-
lief that If he were in the Senate he would edit
the Congressional Record SO as to make it one
OF the most readable, instead of one of the
dullest, publications of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

RISING wheat last week is asserted by the
Philadelphia Press to be IAN indication of the
increasing demand which attends greater pros
perity.'' Is it so. or is it an indication of the
decreasing supply which, as it means dearer
bread, can hardly be deemed prosperity? In
the meantime, the succeeding editorial para
graph Of the Press that free silver coinage
will mean free rum to the country is an indi-
cation that the doctrine of prosperity from
rising prices only applies where our cotem-
porary wishes it to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Harry Mi11iams, Academy.

At Harry Williams Academy of Music last
night the same old wreck of the Conemaugh
that has been around ever since the Johns
town food, made its annual appearance. He
is perhaps more ragged. but he wears the same
whiskers and other makeup, and is easily
recognized. He was greeted as an old friend,
but the applause seemed more enthusiastic
when the canine actor 'Jack' took firm hold
on his trousers and dragged him off the scene.
All the specialties of Irwin Bros combination
were we'll received by the large crowd present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
FRIGHTENING UP.
The Panic Has Got Out of Things and Con-
fidence Has Returned.


fdence Has Returned.
New York Times.1
At last the panic has got out of things. Busi-
ness in Wall street Is nearly back to normal
basis. Money on call is easy, gold is on the way
here, and time money has again put in an ap-
pearance. Round amounts are offered at 8 per
cent, and very soon there will be pressure to
lend at less than that Whether now the stock
market goes up or goes down, it will be from
other causes than financial fright. AS conf
dence returns, money is found to be abundant,
because the operation of this change in the
public mind is twofold-it releases the cash
which had fed to the safe deposit boxes, and it
again gives value to those substitutes for cash
which depend upon credits
The latter is the chief circulating medium,
as proved by the inquiry made by the Treasury
Department and set forth in the recent report
of the Controller of Currency. Actual returns
made tn the department by g. 500 banks showed
that on a given. day of the total of their
transactions less than 10 per cent was done in
actual money, the remainder was in representa-
tives Of it, as checks. drafts, bills Of exchange,
certificates of deposit and other evidences of
credit, of which the WORKING value shrinks
in times of panic.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Harris Theater.

For the first time since serious accident that
befell her at Columbus O.. Miss Minnie Oscar
Gray was able to appear yesterday in her we'll
known repertoire at this house. She was
greeted by two very large audiences, and her
wonderful trained dogs we're, as usual, as much
admired as any of the rest of the members of
her company. Their work is nearly perfect.
Few changes have teen made in the cast OF
characters since the company's last appearance
here. Miss Camille Townsend is statuesque
Louise in 1.-THE Old Oaken Bucket" the play
given Yesterday and which will be repeated to-
day and tomorrow. A change Of bill will be
made Thursday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

STANLEY is heartily received by Pittsburg
and the great explorer may be glad he came
here TO tell Of the wonders of Africa. Just at
this juncture it might be well to suggest that
this famous visitor might go down to the Point
while here and see something az interesting, if
not as dangerous, as an African jungle, namely
the Exposition gas well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
THE fact that Buffalo Bills Indians

The fact that Buffalo Bill's Indians all
turn ont to be good Indians in the trouble at
the Sioux reservation not only gives the lie to
an old proverb, but suggests that notwith-
standing reports of their unfair treatment,
their travels under the guidance of Hon. Will
lam F. Cody have been of value to them. With
all due protests against their mal-treatment, it
might have healthy effect on the Indian mind
to send them all on foreign trips in connection
with circus and Wild West shows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Dav,s, Fifth Avenue Museum.

The big bears. two monsters Of forbidding
aspect, are the most Interesting Of the at
fractions at this house. They are trained to
perform some clever tricks and can wrestle
with the best professionals IN the city.
The Wild girl of Yucatan y not 1t all .
pleasant sight, and it Is very great pity that
such exhibitions. offensive in every sense, are
perm,tted. billiards mu1tiphone, curious
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Politics in the Dominion.

Toronto (Ont.) Empire.1
If you told Sir Richard that his policy was
directly antagonistic to that of the former
leaders of the party he would, no doubt. say it
was "a damnable lie." If you quoted docu-
mentary evidence to prove the charge. he
would tell you to ''go to the father of evil"
Pleasant man, Sir Richardl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

THE Pennsylvania State Grange takes q
commendable stand in favor of the proposition
to increase the State appropriation for COM
mon schools and to make all children under
fourteen years 60 to school. No better pro-
vision for the working class of the future can
be.made than to found their prosperity on in
tellgence and education.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

THE railroad Presidents were at work
yesterday to realize their hope of abolishing
competition, and squeezing the public for
higher rates. With Mr.. Jay Gould's hand on
the lever. the probability that the squeeze will
be vigorous is very tangible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

THE Chicago Herald in an article on
"What People Should Read" asserts 'very lit
tie poetry is read nowadays" Although this
reads somewhat in the style of an article on the
fashions, it may afford an explanation of the
fact that very little real poetry is written now
adays
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

SHALL the safe blowing and burglary ep-
idemic in the vicinity of Saratoga be charged
to the desperation of the impecunious visitor.
or the inducements of the large profits sup
posed to be made in reducing the opulent to
impecuniosity?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
In Woman's Sphere.

Indianapolis Journal.1
Kate Field points with pride to the fact that
she has issued her publication IL months and
only apologized once. Is she proud Of the apol.
oey or of its lonesomeness7
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
TUESDAY. DECEMBER ls,
it is not necessary to give her ring. The rim
in your voice is sufficient.

it is not necessary to give her q ring. The ring
in your voice is sufficient.
PEOPLE who are always looking behind are
afraid of seeing something ahead.
THE rules and regulations Of a century age
will not work now either inside or outside the
churches
THE careful man feels his way and is seldom
shocked by the unexpected.
Too much love may curse the lovers.
A FLOWER from friend will fade, but the
dead leaves will keep the memory green.
You cannot judge people by their sighs.
It's the work ahead, not the work behind
that counts,
WHEN Private Dalzell sets his traps he
usually lands his game. Census Superintendent
Porter Bit ravenously, didn'thef
WHEN conscience and faith fall out then
comes the tug of will.
THE financial cloud has a silver lining, and is
gilt edged, too. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Praise From Sir Hubert.

Louisville Courier-Journal.l
II Mr.. Mckinley has taught the Mexicans to
pack their own pork instead of buying Ameri-
can meat, he has done great thing for those
easy.going foreigners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
The Anti-Ghost Dance.


Denver Times.1
The Jacarilla Indians at Armajo, N. NJ, are
dancing, not. however, they declare, as threat
of war, but simply TO keep off the smallpox.
They have more faith in dancing than in
vaccination
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Too Many in the Field Now.

Baltimore Americana
Whatever may be Mrs. O'Shea's faults, that
part of the world which reflects upon matters
and things will forgive her if she maintains her
present purpose not to elevate the stage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

The 6re-escape law is not to be dead
letter. That is the platform adopted by the
Department of Public Safety. and it is a good
one. Let every building of three stories or
more be provided with these safeguards against
cremation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Matilda Dodge.

NEW YORK, Dec. I5.-Mrs. Matilda Dodge. 70
years Of age who is the sister of Secretary Of the
Navy Benjamin T. Tracy. came from owego to
Brooklyn recently to spend the HOLIDAYS with her
SON She appeared to be In good health. but this
inorning she died very suddenly Of rheumatism Of
the heart q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

which they are many. The stage performance
has few good features, among which is the
knock about comic act of Keating and West.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

Indianapolis Sentinel.1
1t is not often that royalty interferes with q
trust, but the barbed wire people have been
unable to form combine on account Of diff
ference of opinion in regard to the payment of
royalties
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
surprising He is Not worse.

PaWtucKet IlHts.T
Joe Howard states that he never omits to
read in the daily papers his own contributions
to their columns. The secret of Mr.. Howard's
poor health is now out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Florence =. Westinghouse.

Florence Erskine WESTINGHOUSE, oldest daughter
Of Mr.. H. H. Westinghouse. manager Of the air
brake company, died last evening at her father's
residence. She was IA years old. The little girl
had a large circle Of friends, who are greatly
RrieYed at her death. ,fi
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

THE policy of eviction in the Office of
United Ireland seems to have been harmonized
with q new plan or campaign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

OF course the object of the mower and
reaper makers combine is the reaping of the
profits from the farmers harvest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
SNAP SHOTS in SEASON.
ONLY two-story buildings escape the fire es
cape edict of the powers that be.

cape edict of the powers that be.
WE like mystery, and like to solve mysteries,
don't we? If we could tear the veil away and
get peep beyond the grave we would rend it
ruthlessly and crush the life out OF each other
to get the first look. of course. If it were a
stone wall which could only be removed by
bleeding fingers instead of steel-tipped bars we
would claw it until the barred bones
left big marks on the blood-stained masonry.
The pleasure of seeking the solution would
deaden the pain-the solving of the problem
would soothe the suffering. But the veil was
wove in a mighty loom, and the wall was built
SO high. so thick. so strong. that the sharpest
and grandest tools at the hand OF man will
neither cut a thread nor loose stone. There
they stand between the Now and the
Then. There they will ever stand
while we pick and peck, peck and
pick, from the light to the darkness, from
the noon to the night We look into the dark
depths of the sea and long to read the mystery
there. If the dead eyes which seem to look up
through the green waters could CLEAN into
ours, if the closed lips under the white waves
could speak, il the cold fingers cfutching the
shells and the sands could point the
way, we would jump into the dark
waters and clasp the corpses, de-
manding their secret-the solution of the mys-
terry. If the dwellers in the tombs spoke in
their sleep we would tear away the stones and
the sods, wrench of the coffin lids. and listen, in
the hope of clutchfng the key which would
unlock the casket containing the Se-
cret. And still some search and strive.
In the gloomy cell, in the study, in
the laboratory, in the silence of the forests, in
the depths of the gorge-cut hills the thinker,
the teacher, the monk and the mystic toll in
the dark for the light. But the dead eyes in
the green waters shine on the sands, the
sleepers dream not-silence in sea and on
shore. Nothing breaks 1t but the cry of the
doubter for proof, and the 5abbling OF the
dreamers who pick and peck az the veil and the
wall. Thus it was, II is, it ever shall be-a
struggle for a sign, an actual anchorage for
hope, a glimpse of the light which faith feeds
with holy OIL Many are satisfied with the
PROMISE but many, too many, perhaps, clamor
for the sign, the proof positive.
WOMEN pay more attention to training
dresses than children.
THE punctual man is not cut out for waiter.
WHEN a clock runs down it is wound up. So
is bank.
PEOPLE who boast about their family tree
point with pride to the branches, but take
mighty good care to keep the roots cleverly
concealed.
CHICAGO is full Of Fair minded people just
at present.
THE good actor always minds his own busi-
ness
SULLIVAN is striking example Of the drift
of the modern drama.
IF you don't want to be jostled in life's path
way keep up with the procession.
EVERY Saturday we hear something about
the week In Wall street. It's weakly thing
now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
DEATH OF JUDGE MORRIS.
The Presiding Justice of Bradford County
Passes Away at Towanda.

Passes Away at Towanda.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.r
wILKEsBARRE, Dec. 15.-Hon. P. D. Morris,
President Judge of Bradford county. died at
his home in Towanda last night, aged So years.
After graduating at Hamilton in 1852. Mr..
Morris studied law with the late Chief Justice
Mercur, and one year later was admitted to the
bar in Bradford county, where he has since
figured conspicuously. He was intimately as
sociated with McCollum and Miller. of the
Supreme Bench. Bright's disease, superin-
duced by excessive study, is given as the cause
of his demise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

OPINION is taking firm root in the East that
the panic is all out of the financial situation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

Two STRIKES is the troublesome Indian now.
He may yet go the happy hunting ground on
balls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

FLOWER from friend will fade, but the
dead leaves will keep the memory green.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
we,re Getting On.

were Gett1nS On.
How things have changed since we were boys,
Still upward we aspire;
Dolls talk and add to baby's joys,
And time now comes by wire.
A LUCKY man-Pittsburg's Superintendent
of Schools.
THE city editors of newspapers have great
deal of local PRIDE.
THE eye carries ball, hence it's always
loaded for dears.
THE young Pittsburg cowboys who ring door
bells with bullets are regular sons-of-guns.
REV. FATHER CoYNE's talk to the B. q o.
strikers has the right ring in it.
ALLEGHENY's criminal record last Sunday
was not swollen by keeping the Carnegie
library open on that day after all.
PARNE11 took his kit to Kilkenny. but he
left Kitty in London.
WHEN man ignores water, soap and clean
clothing he's called eccentric, but with sensible
folk this won't wash.
WHAT il home without something to put
in itf
A SENSATIONAL preacher in New York says
1.-THE church is for the people who are saved.n
Where does the sinner come inf
A Renting Reminder.
Soon you'll get billet doux.
Which You must not tear to pieces,
1t will only remind you
To renew your yearly leases.
A GERMAN youth is assaulting women with
needle. This is new method Of sowing wild
oats.
PRETTY soon tourists will not be able to see
Niagara Falls on account of the bridges
Progress before pleasure 10 the cry of the hour
A DUMB waiteris all right but deaf and
dumb waiter will hardly I'LL the bill of fare
WHEN you retreat discreetly you only lose
ground, and 1t can be regained-
DoN'r blame the men who make the bad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

WHEN man ignores water, soap and clean
clothing he's called eccentric, but with sensible
folk this won't wash.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

It's the work ahead, not the work behind
that counts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Too much love may curse the lovers.

THE careful man feels his way and is seldom
shocked by the unexpected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

BUTCHERS make NO bones about greeting
their customers with cutting remarks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A HUNTER in the throes Of deer fright
loaded his gun with pills instead Of shot and
blazed away He managed to clean out his
gun, at all events.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A DUMB waiteri is all right, but a deaf and
dumb waiter will hardly I'LL the bill of fare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
WHAT is home without something to put
A Ranting Reminder.

A SENSATIONAL preacher in New York says
1.-THE church is for the people who are saved"
Where does the sinner come inf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A WOMAN cannot throw a stone successfully,
but she can cast slur with neatness and dis
patch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A CLOSE call-Teiephoning to your next door
neighbor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

EVERY Saturday we hear something about
the week in Wall street. It's weakly thing
now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

You cannot judge people by their sighs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A GERMAN youth is assaulting women with
a needle. This is . new method Of sowing wild
oats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

WHEN you retreat discreetly you only lose
ground, and It can be regained-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16
Morn,s Bridal.

Out of the Night you come, shaking your
tresses
Till they are dried In the shine OF the sun;
Back to the dim stars you fling their caresses,
Reuding a night robe the dew deftly spun.
Flowers look up, and the birds begin singing.
Shadowy shapes fade away at your feet;
Loosing the mist veil upon your face clinging
You smile on the spot where night and day
meet.
Fresh as the maiden from early bath leaping.
You rosily glow in tn soft golden light,
Blush when you find that the Sun-God is peep
ing,
And tremblingly stand 'twixt the day and the
night
He greets you with gladness, you smile at
your fears,
Then joyous together you wander away;
Only the stars, as the night disappears,
Seem sad at the bridal of Morning and Day.
SITTING makes photographers tired but
that's how they make their living.
HEROES cary scars made by swords and
towards carry the scars made by pens.
A GREAT deal of pressure Is brought to bear
upon steam boilers.
THE dentist is continually cutting tooth.
WHEN the force bill is dropped we will prob
ably hear something about q dull thud.
A WOMAN cannot throw stone successfully,
but she can cast slur with neatness and dis
patch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

PARNELL took his kit to Kilkenny. but he
left Kitty in London.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

WHEN the force bill is dropped we will prob
ably hear something about dull thud.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

WHEN Private Dalzell sets his traps he
usually lands his game. Census Superintendent
Porter bit ravenously, didn'th her
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

FAT people are always looking for something
to lean on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

Soon you'll get billet doux.
Which you must not tear to pieces,
1t will only remind you
To renew your yearly leases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

ALLEGHENY's criminal record last Sunday
was not swollen by keeping the Carnegie
library open on that day after all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

DoN'r blame the men who make the bad
books But don't spare those who read them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

If you don't want to be jostled in life's path
way keep up with the procession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

Vols No. sl2.-Entered at Pittsburg PostofHce,
November Il. 1sSz, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

A GREAT deal of pressure is brought to bear
upon steam boilers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

REV. FATHER CoYNKs talk to the B. q o.
strikers has the right ring in it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

How things have changed since we were boys,
Still upward we aspire;
Dolls talk, and add to baby's joys,
And time now comes by wire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

HEROES carry scars made by swords and
towards carry the scars made by pens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

THE dentist is continually cutting tooth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-16

If woman was not regulated by rigid social
laws there's no telling where she would land.
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PERSONAL POINTS.

THE financial cloud has a silver lining and is
gilt edged, too. WILLIE WINKLE