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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY. MAR. /, 1890.
STEALING A CANAL.

There is every reason to believe that the
attempt of railroad corporation to steal
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or con-
siderable part of it, will be thwarted by the
publication of our correspondents letter
from Cumberland in THE DISPATCH to-
day. The discussion OF the project to con-
meet the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal with
the Monongahela river at Morgantown,
which has been started recently in these COL
umns, will prove to have been well-timed if
the public shall be brought to realize the
importance of saving the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal from the hands of the Washing
ton and Cumberland Railroad. Our corre-
spondent clearly shows that Pennsylvania
possesses an undoubted right to en-
ter protest against the sale of
the canal. A great many years ago this
State gave $4,000 toward the construction
of this waterway, and offered every encour-
agement possible to the projectors of the
canal to carry out their plans in full-that
is to complete the canal to the Ohio or its
tributaries.
1t is now proposed to sell the canal bed to
a railroad in which Senator German, Steve
Eikins, and other gentlemen who know a
fat thing when they see it, for sum absurdly
inadequate. A bill authorizing the sale is
now before the Maryland Legislature, and,
it is said, with favorable chances of early
passage and immediate signature by the
Governor. We learn from Washington that
men high in business and political circles
there are interested in the scheme and re-
gard it as species of benetaction to the
people of Maryland. But the latter do not
see it in the same light, and denounce the
transaction brusquely as a steal.
The argument of the benefcent railroad
magnates is that it would cost an immense
sum to repair the damages caused by the
floods of last June, but our correspondent
speaking after personal observation and with
corroborative testimony from the chief users
of the canal, states that the canal could be
made as good as ever at moderate cost.
The Maryland Legislature will do we'll to
investigate the whole matter thoroughly be-
fore signing the death warrant of public
work with whose inception George
Washington was associated, and In
whose maintenance the commerce of
a large region is vitality con-
cerned. More especially is it desirable
that the canal should be preserved at this
time, because the original plan of making
it connecting link between Western waters
and the seaboard is at last last likely to be
carried out The press of MARYLAND can
serve the people of the State we'll by ven
tilating the scheme to sell the canal bed to
a railroad corporation. What action Penn
sylvania can take in the premises will be
ascertained as soon as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
A COMPOSITE SEASON.

At morn the heavens wear summer blush,
Aud then wetlave little fall ofsnow;
The afternoon is like an autumn hush,
And In the night the mad March whirlwinds
blow.
In spots the grasses blow vivid green,
While frost is sparkling on the iron pump;
purple bud is on the maple seen,
Then burst pipes make the plumber Joyous
jump.
One moment sounds the catbird's merry note,
Aud then the jinging sleigh-bell and the sleigh;
Then we throw off our storm-king overcoat
To have . game of tennis or croquet.
First there's biting bitter Iceland roar.
Then there's balmy breeze enwreathed with
sun. ra.
This is composite season of the tour,
Neatly made up and mingled into one.
r, K, N, in Puck,
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was cowardly and contemplate, however

was cowardly and contemplate, however
great the previous provocation had been.
1t is the custom in some quarters to adopt
mild and deprecatory tone toward MUIR
derers, who by birth, education and environ
ment ought to be the last to commit so hor-
rible crime We trust that il the facts
prove to be as now represented that punish
ment swiftand sure will wait upon the guilty
man. Exemplary penalties should be ex-
acted from those who fly to deadly weapons
to avenge personal slight or injury. If
juries were more loyal to their oaths. if they
could be brought to regard a murderer as q
worse criminal than a pickpocket, if the
rope were brought more often into use, the
custom of carrying arms and using them
upon small provocation would soon be cast
away with other relics of barbarism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
LUCKY MIR. CAPPELLER.
Possibly One of The Heirs to a Sixty Five
Million Doi,nr Estnte.

Possibly One of The Heirs to a Sixty. Five
Million Doi,nr Estate.
SPRINGFIELD o.. February 2S.-Hon. W. 8.
Cappeler. the journalist and railroad commls-
sioner. seems likelv to get slice of the i'm
mense s65, ,0OO0 06O Moffett estate in England,
now awaiting American claimants. He has
written to this city asking particulars as to the
case of James Moffett. the Clark county farm
hand, who is one of the heirs. Mr.. Cappeller
states that his wife is presumably one of the
heirs, but that he never took stock IN the mat
ter until it obtained such wide notorety in
the press of the country through being sent out
from Springfield. He writes In the following
characteristic language:
Mrs Cappeller is one of the Moffett heirs,
and this matter has been discussed in the
family for years, but have always looked upon
it as one of those empty bubbles, heirloom
rainbows, and have never given credence to the
matter until saw your article"
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FOR THE FRIENDLESS.
Chicago's Famous Soprano and New Y0rk's
Orgnnist Scored Success.


Orgnnist Scored n Success.
The benefit concert for the Home for the
Friendless. which was given last evening. was a
source of much pleasure to the audience and
doubtless to the managers of the charitable
institution for whose benefit it was given.
The Handel Musical ASSOCIATION, with Mr..
Amos Whiting, conductor, by whom the con-
cert was given, had Miss. .Genevra G. Johnstone.
of Chicago, the famous soprano; Miss Maud
Morgan, of New York. the charming harplst.
and Mr.. George W. Morgan, of New York, the
expert organist, for the occasion. Carnegie
Music Hall resounded with the delightful
Strains of music, both vocal and instrumental,
and the warm applause of an enthusiastic
audience.
Miss Johnstone. who is a handsome, stately
blonde. was classically gowned in Greek cos
tune of cream white crepe. elaborately en-
broidered in gold leaves, and partially confined
at the waist with heavy gold cord. A beauti-
full diamond ornament cleaned in her hair,
and gold necklace with diamond pendants
cleaned upon her neck. She was exception
ally graceful in her movements and postures
upon the stage, and that her singing was ap-
preciated the audience, by the usual method of
testifying, left no room for doubt.
Miss Morgan, bright. brilliant unassuming
little brunette, was also attired in a Greek cos
tune and her wavy chestnut hair was dressed
IN accordance with the idea, and bound with
Nicch uIletS VI SllfcT. Oue wore uO
jewels. but seated with the immense golden
harp, formed one of the prettiest pictures ever
viewed in the city. Possessed of unusual
beauty and the most taking manner. beside her
rare talent, she was general favorite. Both
ladies' were the recipients of beautiful flowers
IN baskets and bouquets.
Mr.. Morgan proclaimed himself master of
the organ and claimed the individual attention
OF every one in the hall during the rendition of
his numbers ON the programme. The accom-
Panists were Prof J. H: Cuttings and Miss
Carrie L. Whitney, Mr.. Cuttings playing for
Miss Johnstone and Miss Whitney for the
Hande. Society. Congratulations are due the
dition of their chorus pieces, but also for Sc
curing such desirable talent from abroad. 1t
may be added that Mr.. Morgan and his
daughter will appear again in the city inde-
pendently.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
VERY ROMANTIC STORY.
Miss Mary A. Bean Suddenly Rises From
Poverty to AHuencP.

Miss Mary A. Bean Suddenly Rises From
Poverty to AfluencP.
BIRMINGHAM, CONN, February 2S.-The
mrraiage of Miss Mary A. Bean to o. S. Moses
in Santa Cruz, N. NJ, news of which was re-
ceived here yesterday, brings to light very
romantic story of the ladys early life. When
she was a small child her mother being poor
widow, she was adopted by a family named An
drews She was not well treated by them, but
compelled to do all manner of hard work.
Her mother removed to Western town and
soon after married a wealthy ranchman. She
sought possession of the child, but could not
gain it. The girl was treated shamefully and
the little one tried once to throw herself In the
river.
One day a brother appeared and carried Mary
away. Her clothing was spread along the
banks of the river and thrown in the water and
every one supposed that the child had been
drowned. The news of her marriage to the
wealthy Young New Mexican was the first
knowledge that the Andrews people had of her
being yet alive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Lccfnre Notes.

THE little Esquimau lady, Miss Olof Krarer
1ectured last evening at the Smithfeld Street
Methodist Church on Greenland; or, Life in
the Frozen North"
Mr.. Ii. Fl: RAGIN, under the auspices of the
Y. M. c. A, delivered his famous lecture on
''Paris, the Magnificent" at Old City Hall last
evening.
Bob BURDETTE lectures this evening in Car
negie Hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
ALWAYS In THE LEAD.
The Dispatch Gives the Best That is Coin
in the News Line.

The Dispatch Gives the Best That is Going
in the News Line.
From the Warren Mail.
THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH is largely taken
in Warren. and is served by carriers or can be
obtained by mail at about P. M. each day. 1t
is always in the lead and offers the best things
going in the news line. Its reliable market re-
ports, vast news-getting machinery, and its
earnest, progressive and independent policy,
has earned for it national reputation. I'm
provements are contemplated which will greatly
add to its usefulness.
The Sunday edition has a circulation of 81, 600
copies, and is a paper for the people and the
home circle. The literary matter of the man.
moth 2O-page issues is supplied by contributors
of high merit and reputation, Each number is
a magazine of choice and newsy literature.
The special cable letters and sporting and
business reviews are also attractive features.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
How the Design Was Obtained.

uNIR. MORGAN, in order to get the design
for the head which was accepted and
which is on the face of our silver dollar of to-
day selected as his model Miss Annie Williams
a young lady school teacher, who had, Mr..
Morgan said to me. the purely American
features
"Quite number of people have been under
the impression that Mr.. Morgan's wife's head
had been used as model for the perfection of
the design, but 1 know differently. At that
time was the coiner of this mint, and Mr.
Morgan and were quite intimate. 1 learned
who the lady was whose head was being used as
a model. but of course it would have been un-
becoming in me to have mentioned the matter
outside
Among the street gossips the question of the
hour is: "What kind of a face will we have
next on our silver dollars, and which way will
the eagle'S wings pOint?'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
DEATHS OF A DAY.
I. T. DptIyer.

Mr.. j. f. Detker, for As years resident of the
Eleventh ward Originally the SEVENTH died at
2:l5 p NJ yesterday at his residence, No. 547 Wyie
avenue. aged 80 years. He came to this country
and to Pittsburg in 1s45. arriving here just after
the great fire of that year. His first work here
was to assist in rebuilding the Cathedral After
this he was employed In Knap's Fort Pitt foundry,
where he remained for l3 years. and aided in max
ing most of the big guns for which that concern
was famous. Later he held for IL years position
in the service of the Pittsburg Gas Company, hay-
ing charge of the furnaces. For some years past
he has been living quietly without employment,
owing to the increasing intirmities OF old age
He leaves an aged widow and four adult children
one of the latter being John II: Detker. proprie
of the Pittsburg Star. The funeral will take
place at 2:3O p, NJ. on Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Their Golden Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Christ Lipps, of South Nine
teenth street, celebrated their golden anniver-
sary last evening They are long residents of
the Southside, and the occasion was honored
by large gathering of friends and acquaint-
ances beside their three sons, Henry,
Mamie and Christ, with their families, num-
bering about 25
Much merriment and some very elegant
presents made the aged couples anniversary
very pleasant one, and as they are enjoying the
very best of health similar gatherings may be
by them enjoyed in the future. -. -.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
KEEPING THEM ENTHUSED.
Many More Temperance Pledge Signer

Many More Temperance Pledge signers
Secured mt the Centenary Meeting.
The temperance meeting held at the Gen.
tenary NJ E. Church last night was quite en-
thusiastic and very well attended. The address
was delivered by Will j. Mcconnell, who spoke
with such feeling that many present were suf-
ficently interested to sign the pledge. Mrs.
Mahood presided at the organ, while Messrs.
Hutchinson and Petit played the cornet and
violin.
The meetings will continue tonight. when
Mr.. Mcdonnell will lecture again, his subject
when his subject will be, What Are You Go
ing to do About It?"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
PITTsBURG, February %.
Betting OIL Elections.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please decide through your paper the follow
ing: A and B have bet on the election. A
says he can stop B from voting for betting on
election. 3 says he can't.
Please give it your attention, as there is quite
an argument here over the question.
BEAVER FALLS, February g. READER.
I'VE think the fact that he has made bet
does not disqualify voter. But he can be
fined for the offense1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

CHICAGO brewers are taking steps to Sc
cure the pardon of Oscar Neebe, one of the
Anarchists convicted of participation in the
Haymarket tragedy. 1t is likely that an An
archist would linaer long time in the peniten-
tiary before BARRIERS or soap manufacturers
would exert themselves to secure his release.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

MILK INSPECTOR MCCUTCHEoN'
crusade against the sellers of adulterated milk
is one to be warmly commended. The season
approaches when impure milk means death to
the little ones who are fed upon it. In this
nineteenth century slaughter of the innocents
is not to be tolerated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

1t is pleasing to see men take lively in
terest in their business. but the rivalry between
the Southside policemen as to should land the
first culprit in the new Thirty-sixth ward police
station is unique. Officer Kinney having won
the prize by incarcerating an unfortunate in
ebriate in the new edifce, it is to be hoped that
the other officers will not become disgruntled
and allow West End law-breakers to defy the
Department of Public Safety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

ia man of destiny as has been asserted, he is
certainly remarkably fortunate individual.
His rapid rise to the Presidency of the U nited
States, and his marriage to young and beau
tiful wOmal has not exhausted his luck, for he
has now made clear profit of 000OO out of
the sale of his Oak View property. Love, honor
and wealth ought to satisfy any good Ameri-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

THE West Virginia Democrats who voted
for John D. Pendleton, who was unseated in
Congress, will feel less sore at his defeat when
they remember that he was foolish enough to
plead his own case. There is an old proverb
which reflects unkindly upon the mental ca
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

The cry of "the Chinese must go" is
likely to be changed to 1.-THE Chinese will CO."
The discovery of gold fields In the Flowery
Kingdom is attracting the attention of the
almond-eyed heather in this country, and he
will leave the dirty linen of the naughty eau
casian to seek for pay-dirt in the land of his
nativity. We shall miss but not regret him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
John j. Parsons.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE pIsPATcH1.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl.
WEST EwToN, February 2S.-Superintendent
Barnes received telegram tonight from Rye,
NJ Y annouuci cling the death of John F. Parsons,
Treasurer of the Westmoreland Paper Company,
and son of VIM. II. Parsons, President of the
same companv Mr.. Parsons was connected with
the mill here for year and half, alter which he
went Saugerties. N. Y: to take charge of mills
there He had not been there long, when he fell
from balcony, receiving injuries from which he
only recovered after an extendedstrip to Europe.
Early last fall he contracted eevere illness,
which resulted in his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

The grand jury at New Orleans is dis
couraged with the city's police force and de-
mand that it be reorganized on the ground that
the present officers, when called upon to testify
ir gambling cases, profess entire ignorance of
all games of chance and the paraphernalia used
therein. Officers of more intelligence are
asked for, and it is possible that mans fitness
for police duty will hereafter be determin ed
by the aptness and finesse with which he opens
a jackpot,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

CONGRESSMAN RAY, Of Greene county,
is being severely criticized by his constituency
for his hesitancy in declaring whom be will
favor for Government appointments. The Con-
gresham probably realizes that ther will be
still greater wall from the disappointed aspir-
ants after his decision has been rendered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Mrs. Mary Middleton.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DtSPATcH.l
BEDFORD, February 2s.-Mrs. Mary Middl eton,
wife of Edwin Fl. Middleton, died this evening OF
pneumonia after short illness. The deceased
was formerly Miss Anderson, one of the heirs OF
the Bedford Springs properties prior to the sale of
the property to the Pittsburg syndicate. She was
lady Of the highest character and leader in So
ciety and a friend of charity. She leaves, beside
her husband two small children to mourn her
loss. She was in her 44th year. The funeral will
IA ke Dlace tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

BURGLARS should keep themselves posted
on national events. A Chicago cracksman
thought that New York had got the Worlds
Fair and went there, When he learned his
mistake he tried to drown his regret by break
ing into store. He will not see the fair any
how, for his sentence was for three years,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
William Walker.

William Walker father of Captain j. D. Walker,
died night before last at his residence on Fremont
street, Allegheny. Mr., Walker over 70 years
of age and had been i'll Tor some months lie
leaves six children, four sons and two daughte s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
ICE WILL COME HIGH.

Butchers and Brewers Combination Will
Avert an Ice Panic.
,spEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
MCKEEsPoRT, February 28.-The city will
not suffer from an ice fAmine next summer as
was expected and plenty of ice will be had, al
though it will cost good deal since the Yough
Ice Company has ordered an Ice machine with
a capacity of 80 tons per day.
Then the butchers and beer men of the city
have concluded to buy 5O-ton machine of the
Arctic Manufacturing Company and will build
plant. The machines cost at the rate of S., 900
Der ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please give me an address that will reach
Miss Parloa. II. s. C,
TITUSVILLE February %.
tHer permanent address is Boston, Mass.
She has cooking school there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
HASN'T MET WITH FAVOR.

Hard to Get Pitrsburg People 10 Attend AL
legheny Concerts.
The Mozart Society has had under considera-
tion the plan of giving future concerts in Car
negie Hall. Allegheny, but the idea has not net
with favor from the associate membership of
the club, most of whom are residents of Pitts
burg or The East End.
"You can get Alleghenians over to Pittsburg,
but not vice versa. The organ could have been
used in lieu of an orchestra. and thus effect a
great saving But it was thought best to stick
TO Pittsburg"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Arrival of New Engines.

MCKEESPoRT, February &.-The So ton
locomotive called L. c. Converse and one
dinky engine have arrived at the Union Furnace
Company plant. Four more of the heavy
locomotives and three more dinkies are to come
The plant has five miles of railroad in and
about if
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

off the conditions which at first involved her
gift of site for the proposed Institute for the
Blind, and ten acres in Bellefield are now ready
for that great work of charity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Business Mems Exchange Formed.

McKEEsPoRT, February 2S-The Business
Mems Exchange has been formed with 100
prominent business men of this place as men,
bers. Five members of the exchange will put
up 000U exchange building, to be occupied
solely by the exchange.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Not Legally.

To the Editor of The Dispatch;
A constant reader of your paper would like
to know if a retail license man can sell at
wholesale. K. G. C.
DUQUESNE, February %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

CHICAGo's getting lots of advice, warn
ing and abuse. That's all some of her rivals
can give her. Pittsburg will aid the Western
metropolis substantially and morally when the
time comes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
A Gentle Reminder.

From the Philadelphia Times.] "
The constables are respectfully informed that
they are not expected to speak easy when re-
turning the speak-easies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
Mrs. Tillie C. sto.zeubnch.

Tillie G., wife of Conrad F. Stolzenbach, of
Stolzenbach & Pfeil, of the Southslde, died last
night shortly before II O'Clock. Mrs, Stolzen-
bach was "a years of age, but was one Of the best
known women of the Southslde.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

Kindly inform me to whom should write for
information regarding the Young Mems Re-
publican Tariff Club and the American Me-
chancs' Vine Cliff Council No. 107 f.. s.
WILKINSBURG, February 2S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

THE German Government has decided
that the American hog is not so bad after all,
and he will hereafter be a feature of Teuton
hospitality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

RAPID transit is getting into Councils.
Too much of it may be injurious. Congress
could stand little.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please state origin of phrase Fitting at
windmills," quoted often by newspapers, and
the title of story written by Emma NJ. Con-
nelly and published in 1883. J.B. E.
MCKEESPORT, February q.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01

MRS. SCHENLEY has sdded another stone
to her monument as a benefactress of Pitts
burg. With splendid generosity she has taken