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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

Is advertised to open on September 3. The
greatest interest in it has been shown by every
person residing In this city and surroundings.
The management and exhibitors alike have
made every exertion to make our Expo
sition the grandest institution OF the
ishly spent by the enterprising merchants
and manufacturers and every possible effort
putforth to show. not only to her citizens,
what Pittsburg Is capable Of doing, but to the
whole country which has been invited to come
to MS and see what advantages we possess as
one of the great manufacturing. commercial
ana distributing centers of the United states.
A glance at the work SO far completed in the
buildings will satisfy any one that everything
that can be done has been accomplished by
both exhibitors and management up TO the
present date.
Unfortunately obstacles have arisen entirely
beyond the control of those connected with
this organization. through no fault OF theirs,
by which the fattering prospects for an un-
usually successful season are greatly enoan-
gered Only one week from TO-DAY we Open IN
prepare the exhibits and perfect the pro-
gramme originally planned. The time, even
under the most favorable conditions. Is ex-
tremely limited, but had not the present un-
fortunate difficulties occurred, 1t would have
been sufficient to have had every display fully
ready upon the opening night
AN EARNEST PLEA.
We earnestly ask those who are responsible
for the cessation of work in our buildings to
pause before it is too late, so as to enable those
having displays to properly complete them
while there is yet time. We appeal to every
intelligent mechanic and artisan to cooperate
with the Exposition directory SO as to enable
them to complete the necessary preparatory
work in advance Of the opening day, The di-
rectors and exhibitors are doing all that men
can do to have the exhibits in readiness. If
they are prevented from doing SO. the RESPONSE
bility for failure, should it occur. will be
placed upon those who are directly accountable
for ii. Thousands of dollars have been ex-
pended by our representative merchants in the
erection of structures for their exhibits.
This money has all gone into the pockets of
the laboring classes and should be convincing
argument to every unprecedented person that
such liberality-f for no other reason-de-
manded, and should receive more generous
treatment on the part Of those who have been
SO substantially benefited.
The Exposition management will keep faith
with the public and open promptly one week
from tonight, and whether fully ready, or
otherwise, there will be no postponement. Let
the merchants of this city do their duty faith
fully, as we are earnestly trying to do ours.
Respectfully,
j. H. JOHNSTON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
HE Is FOR M'KINLEY.
The Railroad Dividends snid TO be Earned
In the Freight Department.

The Railroad Dividends snid TO be Earned
In the Freight Departments.
Herman Holmes, Travelling Passenger
Agent of the Louisville and Nashville road,
passed through the city last evening bound
for Cincinnati Mr.. Holmes is an Ohio
man, an ardent Republican and great
admirer of Mckinley. He expects to see the
Major, who was re-nominated at Massillon
yesterday, reelected.
His work for the new season is about to
begin looking after tourist business in the
South, and he states the round trip tickets
will soon be placed on sale. Mr.. Holmes
says there is no money in the passenger
business and the roads carry people for the
purpose of keeping the lines before the
public, 1t being fact that the road that has
a good passenger business also has heavy
freight traffic. The money in railroading,
he claims, is in the freight department.
TIE expenses connected with hauling people
are too great
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
THEY WOULDN'T TALK.

Kohl e. Middleton. of Chicago. Pay Pitts
burg Another Visit.
Messrs. Kohl q Middleton, the Chicago
theatrical men, registered at the Anderson
Yesterday. They managed to get to bed
rather early last evening, and in answer to
a card Mr.. Middleton sent back word that
he had nothing to say. Several weeks ago
these gentlemen were in Pistsburg and tried
to lease the old Casino, now controlled BY
Harry Davis. They would not accept
Manager O'Brien's terms, and Mr.. Middle
ton said then all negotiations for this place
were off forever.
That these enterprising managers still
have an eve on Pittsburg is evident from
this second visit, but what they are after
this time is their own secret.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
NO RIGHT OF APPEAL.

The Committee on Wooden Buildings Want
the Right TO Grant Permits.
At the meeting Of the Allegheny Com
mittee on Wooden Buildings last night the
proposition to give the committee power to
issue permits for the erection Of wooden
buildings, instead of referring the petitions
to Councils, was discussed.
An ordinance which had been prepared,
granting the committee this power, was
carefully considered, and was finally
adopted, with the exception of clause Civ
ing persons the right of appeal to Councils
in case Of refusal of permits by the COM
mittee. This clause was finally stricken
out,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
MKELvY ON C0UNTERFEITERs.
He Says That It's the Duty of the Police &
Arrest Them.

Arrest Them.
Inspector McKelvy, of the Southside, was
last night much vexed by report purport-
ing to come from police official, complain
ing because the police do not receive any
thing from the United States Government
for arresting counterfeiters. Said he: II
don't believe an officer made any such state
ment at all, and, if know of any officer
saying that he knew the whereabouts of a
counterfeiter and did not arrest him because
he thought it was the Governments duty,
he would not be IN the police department
long.
"If man passes counterfeit money, it is
the same as robbery, and it is the duty Of
the police at all times and places to protect
the life and property of citizens. That's
what they are paid for, and what difference
is it to police official whether he arrests a
murderer, a robber or a counterfeiter, as
long as it is in his line of duty? Certainly
the United States officers should trace the
clews, and if the gang operates outside the
city limits or has its factories there, then
tine duty of the police ceases. As long as
counterfeiters try to operate on the South
side they will meet with warm reception.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
RECEIVED IT'S CHARTER.

The Irwin Plate Glass Factory Will Soon be
In Operation.
A charter has been issued to the Penn
sylvania Plate Glass Company, at Irwin,
Westmoreland county, with capital of
$1,OOO,OO0. The directors are Wray E.
Davis, A. Livingston Norman. John NJ.
Norman, and Thomas Mckee. OF New York
Chopper, of Greensburg, and c. W. Pool, of
Irwin.
Particulars of this plant, which will be of
large capacity, have already appeared in
The DISPATCH. This, when erected. with
the others prospected, will be of capacity
equal to those now in operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
AN OLD pIrrsBUReER.

DR.. Ludiugton Here TO Attend the Round.
hend Celebration.
DR.. Horace Ludington, of Omaha, ac-
companied by his daughter, arrived in the
city yesterday. and registered at the
Duquesne. The Doctor is here to attend
the reunion of the Roundhead Regiment to-
day, the famous One Hundredth Pennsyl-
vsnia Volunteers
He formerly lived in Pittsburg. and was
one of the men instrumental in starting the
organization. The Doctor has done well in
his Western home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
THEY'RE cHEAP-BUT GOOD.

Thai's the General Verdict in Regard to Our
HratchIess Line of So and So Mems suits.
Many people have laughed when told
they could buy good business suit of
clothes for Sc to So. We have changed their
opinion by selling hundreds at that price.
Call to-day and buy one.
P. c. G. c., PITTSBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor Grant and
Diamond streets, opp. the new Court
House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
WELL RECEIVED EVERYWHERE.
Flnttering Prospects for the Growing Work
of rhe Humnne Society.

FIattering Prospect. for the Growing Work
of rhe Humnne Society.
At the meeting of the Humane Society,
yesterday afternoon, considerable business
of routine character was transacted.
After the reports of General Agent O'Brien
and Assistant Agent Bergman were read
President Eaton made a report OF his re-
cent trip through the oil country towns.
where he had gone for the purpose of ap-
pointing agents to look after the work of the
society.
Mr.. Eaton's report states that he was cor
daily received everywhere, and found that
the residents were pleased at the prospect of
having local agents. The newly-appointed
officers are: D. W. Goheen, New Bethle-
hem; Charles j. Arnold, Brookvllle; f. P.
Adelsperger, Reynoldsville; Isaac Lines,
Dubois; John Colkett. Punxsutawney.
Secretary Davidson reported that the fines
collected during the week were: From
cruelty to children cases, $50; from animal
cases, $50. John A. McCreary contributed
S5, Clara Kestner 81, and Mary Mussler 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
TWO NOTED CROOKS

to Pick Pockets.
Thomas Moran and Jack Thomas, who
were arrested on Pan Handle train Mon
day night, and lodged in the Twenty-eighth
ward station, have been recognized as noted
crooks. They will 6e arraigned before
Magistrate Succop this morning as profess
sional thieves.
1t is said that they started fight on the
train for the purpose of picking pockets dur
ing the excitement that followed, but their
little scheme didn't work, and they will
probably have chance to mediate on the
attempt behind bars for time,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

MASTER JAKE. son of Mrs. Kate Miller,
Woods Run avenue, Allegheny. met with
a sad accident in Mr.. Biggers' factory last
week. While cutting washers chip OF
iron struck him in the eye, tearing the ball.
The eye was removed by DR.. Sadler, 804
Penn avenue, and piece of iron halt an
inch long found inside the ball.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
THE DRIVER WAS ASLEEP.
Cable Car DELAYED by n German Baker
Who Was Ont Late.

WHO WIS Out Lutes
A cable car was humping along Fifth
avenue yesterday, about noon. when it ran
up close to bakers wagon, near Gist
street, with the horse going at walk. The
gripman rang his gong furiously but the
driver did not seem to hear him and did not
turn off the track. A half dozen warning
notes did not seem to have any effect and
the car began to creep along at snails
pace.
The conductor of the car jumped off and
ran ahead. He found the driver of the
wagon was fast asleep, and sitting upright,
with the lines in his hands. After being
roughly shaken, the man awoke and growl-
ing at the exclusive rights of monopoly,
turned off the track.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
THEIR OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Augustine Club Will Be In the German
Catholic Parade.
A meeting of the st. Augustine's Escort
Club was held last evening in the clubs hall
on Thirty-seveventh street, to take action
about the German Catholic parade of Sep
tember %. Joseph Elsessor was elected
Marshal of the Lawrenceville subdivision;
John F. Schaffer, Adjutant; Charles M.
Bundshuh, Captain; E. J. Gruber, Michael
Otto and A. T. Kroman, Lieutenants.
The Escort Club will turn out 100 men in
uniform, and will lead the third division of
the parade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Tanners on Strike.

A number Of the workmen at Kiefer &
Stofel's tannery, corner of Juniata street
and Preble avenue, went out on
strike on Monday last. and are still cut
The men have been getting, S11 per week,
and the strike is for an increase of 81 per
week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
VIII NOT Remove From Here.

Alfred Patterson, of the Revere Rubber
Company, this city, says that company has
no intention of removing from Pittsburg to
to St. Louis. 1t will open branch house
there only. The Pittsburg house will still
remain here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

Mattings. linoleums, oil cloths and car
nets made and laid on shortest possible no.
tice. Muslins, sateens and silk draperies in
stock and put up at short notice.
HOPPER BROS. & Co., 307 Wood street
MwFSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Ladies' Suit ParIor

Dresses and gowns now on hand will be sold
very low to make room for London and Paris
novelties now being purchased by Mrs. Par
GELS who is at present in Europe.
WE PARCELS & JONES, 20 Fifth ave,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Exposition Notes.

Mattings, linoleums, oil cloths and car
pets made and laid on shortest possible
notice Muslins, sateens and silk draperies
in stock and put up at short notice.
HOPPER Bros. g. Co.. 307 Wood street.
MWFSSU
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
AFRAID OF HIS WIFE.

A CHARTERS Man Appeals to the Law 10 Pro-
tect His Life,
B. Knarr, of CHARTERS, charges his wife,
Margaret, with surety Of the peace before
Alderman Robe. He says that she does
not conduct herself ina way becoming a
good wife, and that she threatened to kill
him.
She was arrested Yesterday afternoon and
held for hearing Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
Exposition Notes.

Mattings, linoleums, oil cloths and car
pets made and laid on shortest possible
notice. Muslins, sateens and silk draperies
in stock and put up at short notice.
HOPPER BROS. & Co., 3O7 Wood street.
NFWF9gu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
QUITE A SLEEK SNEAK THIEF

Disguises Himself as Peddler and Steals
Household Articles.
Officer Grogan, of the Southside, last
night arrested sleek sneak thief. When
lodged in the station he gave his name as
Henry Grimes, but was soon recognized by
Captain Stewart as a well-known thief.
His plan OF action was to appear in the
guise of a peddler, and then make off with
such articles as he could lay his hands on.
His last theft was that OF a number of fine
towels, table cloths and other linen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

I 00K AT the Voting and Prize Essay
LUON ~ announcement on the Fourth
page of this issue Of THE DISPA7UH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

o0-GaIlIuger's-11O6 Penn Ave.
Guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, at
Gallinger's, 1000 and 11o6 Penn ave. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
AN OPEN LETTER,

An enterprise, in the success Of which every
loyal citizen Of Pittsburg 10 directly interested,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27
HERE'S Il "FINALE"

HERES Il "FIN4LE"
In the Printed India Silks:
A lot of
Real Shanghai Silks,
Finest goods made,
Choice patterns,
All at soc a yard;
All at soc yard.
(Reduced)
(From 81, 81 IS and 81 5o'J.
They are soc this morning.
Early buyers get the pick.
z A lot of lots of Knitted Under.
wear must move faster.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

LADIES:
I lot Ladies' Lightweight Ribbed
Wool Vests, small sizes, soc (re-
duced from ST SOY.
I lot Ladies' Plain Gauze Vests,
in large sizes, soc (reduced from
SI).
lot Plain Gauze Vests, 35c re-
duced from 5oc).
lot Ladies' Ribbed Lisle Vests,
without sleeves, soc (reduced from
81.
lot Ladies' Black Lisle Vests,
25c (reduced from 5oc).
Special values in lot of Cam
brio Corset Covers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

CHILDRENS..
lot Children's Cotton Klpped
Vests at soc Creduced from 75c and
9oc).
lot Children's Cotton Ribbed
Vests at 25c Teduced from 35c-6oc).
lot Children's Plain Gauze
Vests and Pantalettes at 25c.
lot Plain Fine Gauze Vests, 7sc,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-27

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
How -Rnts." was started.

Wis,re Go slang phrases originator Thou
sands of people habitually indulge in the
use OF slang without Il thought or care as
to the source from which the vulgar phrase
came, and often without the slightest iden
OF its original meaning. Doubtless many
of them are coined by MINISTRIES and bur
lesque actors, but often the simplest Incl
dent is responsible for expressions which
sweep over the country and have their use
in the mouths of gamin and the careless of
speech until superseded by some word
equally as offensive.
A few years ago celebrated polo team
was playing match game in one of our
Massachusetts cities with team from a
neighboring city. The visiting team, called
the Star, wore its name conspicuously en-
broidered on the breast of the shirt.
As the game progressed it became evil
dent to the spectators that the referee who
was in sympathy with the visiting team,
was unfair in his decisions This caused
great i'll feeling, especially as the members
of the team were rough and rowdyish in
their behavior. Suddenly, us their conduct
became more exasperating, some one in
the audience shouted Rats" The cry
was instantly taken up and throughout
the remainder of the game the audience
continued to apply it to the turbulent
players.
Finally one of them. unable to endure
the slurring appellation any longer, went
to the man who had originated the cry and
said:
: 'Why do you call us rats?''
You ought not to take any exception to
the name" replied the gentleman address
ed. you behave worse than rats, and be-
sides you wear the word on your breasts.
Spell the name of your team backward"
Sure enough. Star spelt backward could
make no other word but rats.
A large number of people from other
states were in the rink at the time, includ-
ing several visiting teams, and thenceforth
the word rats was taken up as an ex-
preston of contempt.-BostonG Globe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
A Chinese Lover.

A Chinese prince, nominally attache to
the legation, fell in love with an American
damsel residing near Dupont circle. He
gave her enormously valuable presents. all
of which she accepted with complacencv.
but when he proposed matrimony she
laughed at him "Why," said she, do Won
suppose that would marry man with a
pigtail?"
Whereupon the enamored prince DELHI.
erately went and cut off his pigtail Per.
haps you do not know what such an act
meant. 1t signified the abandonment of
his princely perogatives-nay, more. his
Punishment from the empire of China
And after he had made the sacrifice the
young woman again refused him with
scorn.
Early next morning body was seen
hanging out of window at the legation
1t is supposed that it was that of the
prince, but the mystery was never solved
The Chinese embassy's ground is Chinese
territory, and an invasion of it by the
police would be casus bell with China
Washington Letter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
Wasted Pity.

A traveller in Il backwoods community.
attracted by a noise in u cabin not far from
the roadside, stopped and. addressing u
boy that sat on fence. said:
'iYou live about here SUPPOSED"
yep, jest about"
well. can you tell me what makes
that peculiar noise up yonder in that
rabin?"
yep, it's pap an man."
What are they doing-beating a car
peti'
mop. beatin' one 'nuther."
you don't say soi''
"Who said didn't?"
81 mean is it possible?"
'That's whut it is"
what are they beating each other fors"
"'Cause they're fghtin'."
SIS it possible that you sit here so COM
placently and see your father beat your
mother?"
II don't see him a-beatin' her."
"Yes. but you know that he isl
Il know he's tryin' to. If you're here to
pity nam, mister, you'd better ride on.
Mans the boss up thar, I'll tell you that.
Hol' on, did You hear that thumpl Wall,
that wuz dad a-comin' down on the punch
in flo Nam hits him, but she lets him
drap himself Reckon you'd better 20 on,
or stay an pity pap while. "-Pittsburg
Dispatch
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
Life in a Big City.

Twas surprised, amused, yet not particu-
larry pleased, the other day when a little
errand took me to the board of health 1t
was to obtain, not favor, but a right,
that would have been instantly granted in
any other city. The clerk, who was about
to take my statement, tossed his pen care
lessly on the desk before l had finished and
said, "Oh. we can't bother with that"
Then went to the health inspector for my
district and stated my case. His answer
was as follows: Have you any political
pulls"
did not admit it, for If have one GER
tainly never attempt TO exercise it.
He looked doubtful and thought for
while
No acquaintance down at the city hall?"
None that would be of any assistance to
me-"
Him! If you had little influence
however, leave it to me and I'll see what
can be DONE
left it to him, and few days afterward
received word from the secretary of the
board that, if | wanted redress from u
nuisance, it would be necessary to go to
law. The moral is obvious: II your name
Is merely that of an American citizen don't
ask the authorities to do anything for YOU.
put IL nickel in politicians pocket and
the board of health will work.-Brooklyn
Eagle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
An Educated Cabman.

My cabman in Rome, whom employed
daily while in that city, is a great linguiss.
He learned English on top of his cab, and
whenever his cab was standing in the
streets idle he opened his book Oh the box
and studied until his customers were ready
for drive He is president of the Cab
mems union in Rome and owns several
horses and cabs. Such thrift is unusual
among Italians, but occasionally one meets
the old type OF Marcus Aurelius or Caesar
Some of the Italians, especially the Floren-
tines, are splendid specimens of phvsioue
and intelligence, but for wit and sparkle fhe
Genoese surpass all Europeans. They have
the epigrammatic genius of the French.
the humor of the Irish, the genius for trade
OF the English and the deviltry of the Ital-
ians fou see when you encounter such a
person you are sure to get the worst end of
the bargain.-Cor. Lewiston Journal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-28
THE WOMAN COMMISSIONERSHIPs.
The Complaints Against Church Furnitura
Multiplying.

To the editor of THE HERALD
In the Saturdays HERALD in a communica-
ton headed Ladies and the Fair,u signed
by X. E., the statement is made ..that when
the appointments were made, no one
thought anything about religious belief .,
This is refreshing, when the '.appointive
power'' has done but little else during bis
long residence in this territory but worry
the public about the religious belief, of
others. We contend that the ladies' an
pointed to serve on this committee should
represent Utah, and that at least one should
be Utah-born. Why should all Catholics
sit upon this board! Because the commits
sion is all Catholic! r. Z. asks with with
ering sarcasm, "should they have come
from the ultra fashionable CONGREGATION of
st. Mark's." From this distance we fail
to see why membership of ST. Marks
should disfranchise woman from This
appointment or because Presbyterian d.
vine endorsed member of his church once
upon time for lucrative Office. WHY a
Presbyterian woman should be forever
barred from recognition from Catholic
commissioner! Had the .sappointive
power" extended his very limited acouaint-
apce amongst the "Congregationalists
Methodists and Lutherans," it is possible
he might have found at least one lady that
would have served as q Protestant appoin
tee; if not, he had open before him the He
Drews, who possess some of the brighter.
ladies in the territory, and that failing him,