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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
sTEUBENv1LIE, February "a
An Uusouud Legal Opinion.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
That lawyer and election board to whom
american" refers in his brief inquiry in yes
terday's DISPATCH, if the facts are correctly
given, must certainly be badly misinformed. II
the young man who wished to vote at the late
municipal election was native of the United
States, and had for 10 years been a resident Of
Allegheny. he was most assnredly citizen Of
Pennsylvania and having been in the State
that number of years he had at least one of the
qualifications of a voter required by section l.
article 8, of the Constitution.
If he was q the day before the election he
had an undoubted right to vote on age" and
will have such right to vote at any elections
which may be held between this and his I'D
birthday.
The clause of the Constitution requiring a
person to have been a citizen of the United
States at least one month" before he can vote,
does not apply; or refer to, natives. 1t applies
only to those who become citizens by natural
ization. Every foreigner must have been nat
uralized, /. e., made a Citizen of the United
States, at least one month; and in addition
thereto. in common with the natives, must be
81 years of age and must have resided in the
State one year, and In the election district in
which he desires to vote at least so days imme-
diately preceding the election.
The election board that denied the young
man his vote committed great wrong. and ex-
hibited degree of ignorance that exceeds any
we have ever heard of in connection with cleo
tions and for which no possible excuse can be
offered. E.
BEAVER FALLS, February a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
NOT For REVENUE.

The statement that revenue which is e1-
pected to bring into the city of Allegheny
s., 900 within the next three months, is likely
to be lost to that municipality because no one
has power to rent the hall, is made in a way
that is calculated to be impressive upon the
city authorities. But the consideration is
not one that is necessarily of any great i'm
portance to the public, beside that desiring
that the property is managed so as to
most fully carry out its purposes.
Indeed the expectation of such a revenue
shows the importance Of careful manage
ment; and it may also explain the keen de-
sire of certain political interests to control
the property. We do notthink that music
hall was built with the intention of secur-
ing an addition to Allegheny's revenue of
$1,000 per quarter or S12, 900 yearly. If that
is what is to be done with the
Music Hall our Northside friends may
be congratulated upon having made good
bargain with Mr.. Carnegie, but not upon
using his gift for the public benefits which
were avowed in its institution. Whenever
the music hall is used for profit there should
be a charge, but that rental should be de-
voted exclusively to the enrichment of the
library or art gallery. Beyond that more
public value is to be obtained for the hall
by making it available at low cost for popu-
lar recitsls than by turning it into money
making institution to yield the greatest pub
lie revenue.
It is to be hoped that Allegheny Councils
will this week put the institution under a
control that will secure its educational use
fulness and guard against degrading it into
source of revenue for either the city or its
politicians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

HEBER NEWTON is surprised to hear from
various parts Of the country that he is about to
join the Roman Catholic Church.
GENERAL BUTLER is said to be able to quote
the Bible more freely and more accurately than
almost any man in public life at Washington
Mr.. JUSTICE LAMAR, Of the Supreme Court
of the United States, will deliver an address at
the commencement of the Boston University
Law School on June 4
REPRESENTATIVE CANDLER, of Georgia, is
sure that Mr.. Cleveland will be the next Demo-
cratic candidate for President. Mr.. Hill will
not, he thinks be in the race at all.
GOVERNOR ABB EFT, of New Jersey, is
great reader. He has always kept up with
current literature and is well Informed regard
ing the tendency of fiction in these latter days.
1T is gravely asserted that Herbert Spencer
carries couple of little plugs in his pocket
and whenever conversation about him be-
comes annoying he takes them out and thrusts
them into his ears, thus making himself deaf to
the chatter.
WILL CARLETON, the poet is getting stout,
lives in Brooklyn and acknowledges to As. His
success has been sudden. yet, while the critics
give him wide berth, he gets fancy prices for
his verselets, and his future work is already
contracted for. He has hitherto confined his
efusions to the farmyard
ROBERT ADAMS, JR.. the United States
Minister to Brazil, has some presence, dresses
with unnecessary scrupulosity, and, without
being millionaire, has a neat fortune and a
salary of $4,000 year. He is well content with
diplomacy, and not being overburdened with
years, passes a pleasant life and has hitherto
escaped matrimony.
LORD STANLEY, of Preston, the Governor
General of Canada, is broad-shouldered, patri-
cian-mannered, and nine and forty. He wears
q closely-cropped black beard; is devoted to
cold tub, and has taken kindly to tobogganing.
He is not painfully brilliant man, but he is
eminently respectable. He is also the father
of eight children. and will one day be Earl of
Derby and one of the richest men in Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
rPICKwICKIAN It'd BITS.

The pawnbrokers ought to be interested in
the billiard tournament now in progress. It's
three-baH game, you know.-Esl0 York EUsnfn0
World.
In the blissful period Of relief when the
Office boy goes to the water cooler for a moment to
wet his whistle, his long-sufering companions
cannot help wishing that he would drown it,
SomeTUtIIs Journal.
Cold Water.-He (afectionately)-Can
you imagine why / remain here in this village
after all the bOarderS are gomez
she (archiy)-Let me see-the railroad ties are so
uneven and you have chil-blains. -PhtEadelphfa
Press.
Love is blind, and when the old bachelor
boarder in the room over the parlor Is kept awake
till midnight by the intermittent grumble Of
deep bass voice in the room below, he cannot help
wishing that it was deaf and dumb as Well.-
SomsrutLs Journal.
Dreadful.-"Why did you leave your last
placer
'sThe mlssus called me names"
''what did she call you?''
''She said were . domestic, mum; and me a.
hard-workin' and honest a woman asever lived"
-Harpsr's BGz0r.
A Practical Demonstrate-Knoggs-T I've
kill q cat"
Boggs-It must be very old.
Knoggs-It was very old, and after carefully
trying six times to drown it, took care enough
at last, and killed it.-Detr0ft Journal.
Itwas wideaWake Buffalo boy who, on
beng reproved by his mother for dlscussinga
wrestling match on Sunday with his brother,
meekly replied:
1.AIi right mamma. WIZ you read US . Bible
story2'' NFr
"With pleasure dear; what shall it be2s'
can about how Jacob wrestled with the angell''
-BeFdto BEprsSs.
A BASE BAWL YOUTH.
Baseball days are growing higher.
Soon the schoolbOy falsiher
WIN ''nookey's play and see each game-the sly
deeelving fellow;
The while the sun upon the bleaeher
To brown will tan each feAture.
But when his father tans him he win make The
truant yeI-''ohl'
-ch6eago Herald,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
YOUNG GLADsroNps BRIDE.
The Son Ofthe Liberal Leader Soon TO Wed
Miss Maud RendeL


From the Pail Mall Gazette.I
Miss Maud Rehdel. who is to be married to
Mr.. Henry Gladstone, is the second daughter
Of Mr.. Stuart Rendel, the weIl-known member
Of Parliament. In the spring Of last year,
when Mr. Gladstone stayed at Mr.. Renders villa
near Naples Miss Rendel played the part Of
hostess In the absence Of her mother warm
friendship grew up between the younger
branches OF the two families. of which this
marriage ls the Tresult. Miss RendePs
talents are artistic and she is an ex-
cellent violinist. She gives her sympa-
thies, but not her labors to politics. In
personal appearance she is petite and slender
with plenty Of soft dark hair Mr. Henry
Gladstone Is the fourth son of Mr. w f. Glad
stone. He was educated first at a tutorSs
where were also his relations, the LYttelt0ns:
and subsequently they all moved on to Eron,
where, by curious coincidence, Mr. Henry
Gladstone was in the same house as that Of his
prospective fatheT-in-laW--nameIy "Evaps'D
He did not go TO the univ ersity from Eton but
straight into business.
AT first it was intended that he should ioin
the old Gladstone firm. but subsequently this
programme was altered, and he entered the
firm of Ogilvy, Gillander & Co., East India
merchants, whore he now il. The OgilVys are
cousins OF the Gladstones. Mr., Henry Glad
stone Is dark and clean shaVen. In features he
is very like his brother Herbert, but is taller,
and lacks the mustache and thick euTls Of the
latter. His tastes are essentially active, He
is great at polo, fond of most field sports, and
Is good gun for warm party. As the elder
brothers do not shoot, Messrs. Herbert and
Henry Gladstone have divided the shooting of
Hawarden for several years. In politics his
views are those of his father. but as yet he has
not given active expression to them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
PITrsBURe. TUESDAY. FEE. Is. 1890
THE NATIONS ENTERPRISE.

The action Of the House of Representatives
yesterday, in locating the site of the Worlds
Fair of 1892 at Chicago, practically settles
that question. While the Senate has theo-
retically an equal voice with the House in
designating the site, it is not likely to dis
turb the choice made by the body nearest the
people.
Some talk has been heard of disposition
on the part of the defeated cities to combine
and defeat the fair altogether. No such sell
fish and unworthy policy is likely to receive
any consideration. More important than the
local interests of any city is the credit of the
nation as whole; and that is involved in the
union of all parts of the land, now that the
fair has been located, in contributing to
such a brilliant success as will draw to this
country the eyes of the world. The nation,
no less than Chicago. undertakes to make
this an exposition of the progress Of the
Western Hemisphere in the four centuries
that have elapsed since Columbus discovered
it, That work we'll done will draw to this
country the attention of civilization; and the
benefits that will flow therefrom will not be
confined to Chicago.
These considerations apply especially to
Pittsburg. The official declarations here,
have been in favor of Washington as the
national Capital. But with the fair given
to Chica ago, Pittsburg will be glad to recog-
nize the snap and energy Ofthat city, which
are qualities likely to gain success. But
Pittsburg should not stop there. 1t should
stand ready to use The Exposition SO as to
make our industries famous. The oppor-
tunity to place our handiwork before the
world should be improved to the utmost and
the returns will not be doubtful or of slight
value.
With the contest for the site settled the |
whole country should unite to make the
Exposition of 1892 the most brilliant on
record. 1t should be Americas Worlds |
Fair, no less than Chicago's.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
SENATOR YANoEs SCHEME.
Government Money to be Loaned on Wheat
and Cotton.

and Cotton.
WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator Vance
introduced a bill to establish in every county of
each of the several States United States Agri-
cultural depository, to be under the control of
the Treasury Department. and under condl-
tions which prescribe that the average gross
amount per annum of cotton, wheat, corn, oats
and tobacco producedand sold in each countyfor
two years previous must exceed $500 900. The bill
also provides that 100 citizens of the county shall
petition the Secretary of the Treasury request
ing him to locate such depository, and to ap-
point manager, who shall give bond for the
faithful performance of his duties. The bill
further provides that any owner of cotton,
wheat corn, oats or tobacco may deposit the
same in the nearest depository and receive
therefor the Treasury notes equal to 80 per
cent of the net value of the market price of
the products.
The manager of the depository shall give to
the depositOr a warehouse receipt showing the
amount Of the deposit, its value the amount of
notes advanced and the interest on the money
so advanced is at the rate of per cent per an
mum. These deposits of cotton and other
staples may be redeemed by the holder of the
warehouse receipt at any depository by the sur
render OF the receipt and the payment in law
ful money of the same amount originally ad-
Vanced by the dep0sitOr, and such further
amount as may be necessary to discharge all
interest that may have accrued against it and
all insurance, warehouse and other charges.
The term of office for manager of a deposit
tory shall be two years. The sum of $500 900 is
appropriated to carry out the provisions Of
the bill,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
SUED BY HIS OWN SON.
New York Ex-AssembIymnn Defendant
In a Novel Suit,

New York Ex-AssembIymnn Defendant
In Novel Suit.
ELMIRA, N. Y, February A-Suits involv-
ing hundreds of thousands of dollars have been
commenced by Simeon B. Rathbun against his
father, ex-Assemblyman John T. Rathbun,
executor Of the estate of Simeon Benjamin,
who died about "a years ago. Benjamin's will,
after leaving a generous sum to the Elmira
College, provided for distribution Of the bal
ance of the estate to his daughter, Mrs. John
T. Rathbun, and her sons, the complainant
and William R. and L. g. Rathbun. Some
time ago partial settlement of the Benjamin
estate was made, but Simeon says the bulk of
the property still remains In his fathers hands.
He also claims that only partial settlement of
his mothers estate has been made, and he
brings this family litigation to compel an ac-
counting of both estates by his father.
The complainant alleges that he has been
badly treated by his father and brothers, and
that there is much feeling over family prop
ertv matters. AS the parties are all wealthy
the suits. which will be begun before Surro-
gate Taylor tomorrow, promise sensational de-
velopments and bitter fight to the end
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO.
Anniversary of the Fresdman's Aid and
Southern Education Society.

Anniversary of the Fresdmnn's Aid and
Southern Education Society.
CHICAGO. February 24-The twenty-second
anniversary of the Freedman's Aid and South
ern Education Society was celebrated in the
First Methodist Episcopal Church of this city
to-day. The meeting was called to order by
Bishop ]. NJ. Walden, the president, who
called Bishop Bowman to the chair amid Wig
orous round of applause. After devotional ex-
ercises Rev. ]. e. Hartzell, DID,, the societys
corresponding secretary, presented synopsis
of its works during the year, and an explana-
tion of methods Of the organization.
A detailed report of the financial standing of
the society was given. II contained the state
ment that S2000,00O worth of property was
held in the Soulh by the organization. DR..
growth of sentiment in favor of the education
of the negro in the South was remarkable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
COL. HUTCHINS is GONE.
And Baltimore Bellies Miss the Beau of
the BOuIevards.

the BOulevards.
BALTIMORE, February 24-CoIonel Tom
Hutchins, one of the best known characters
in Baltimore, has suddenly disappeared, and
his friends are anxiously inquiring as to his
wherea bouts. Colonel Hutchins has been for
years figuring as a survival of that institu-
ton known in history as the "beau,"
although he was not by any means a beat
Always attired as though he had Just come
out of band-box, with kid gloves on bis
hands, a high silk hat on his head and his mus
tache thoroughly waxed, he resorted every fine
day TO the streets, where ladies might be met
and impressed. Colonel Hutchins was mar
rled, but some years ago he graciously allowed
ms wlfe to get divorce SO that sne might
marry some one else For his complaisance in
this matter his wife, VINO was quite rich, al
lowed him sum of money which has since en-
abled him to live quite comfortably
Some time ago his friends observed that his
mind was giving away, and he began TO imag-
Inc that be had hundreds of important law
cases on his hands On Wednesday last he be-
came impressed with the idea that he was
Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals, and
walking to the courtroom in the City Hall, he
quietly took off his high hat and overcoat and
assumed the Chief Justices seat. He was in
formed that he had made mistake in the room
and then walked out to hunt up his court. He
has not been seen since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
Dramatic Nores.

a LARGE party of Elks were present at the
"A Bijou Theater last night and assisted the
willing audience in giving Mr.. Haworth an
ovation at the close of Act Ill Mr.. Haworth
was called out again and again till he was
forced to make a short speech, In which he
thanked Pittsburgers for these new proofs of
their regard, and bespoke big audience for
the Elks benefit on Friday at the Opera
House.
The box office OF the Opera House is now
open for the exchange of Elks' benefit tickets
for seat coupons. On Wednesday large num-
greet their old friend, Miss Annie Pixley.
The Worlds Museum has q winning pro-
gramme in which Paul Boyton's seals and
many new ouriosities are the big features.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
Revolving Crimes in Russia.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
A few days ago you had an account of an out
break among the political prisoners at the
mines of Kara, in Siberia, and Of the killing of
some of them. Further details have been re-
ceived since which make the deeds still more
horrible.
Not since yesterday does the dynasty of the
Romanofs wage war upon all that is intelli-
gent and noble in Russia, in order to keep
themselves in power, if they have to ruin and
debase the whole nation. But this war is get
ting more inhuman all the time. In any war
fare between civilized nations, coarse, IN
human and indecent actions have long been
forbidden, and Russia is a party to this COM
pact: prisoners are not maltreated, and women
and children not abused, even if they express
sympathy with the enemy. But no motives Of
humanity or decency restrain the Russian Gov
ernment in Its desperate fight against progress.
1t directly notifies its agents that its political
opponents are not protected by any law or
custom; it chooses for its tools the most brutal
wretches; it gives them unconditional power
over the unfortunate, and encourages them in
directly to excesses in order to mutilate and kill
their opponents and to scare others, as they
think. But they are mistaken in the latter
point; progress is stronger than the whole
family of drunken and hcentious Romanofs.
But how long, oh Lord, how long?
TT, COLIN.
PITTsRTRG Februarv d
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
TIE LATEST sILVER PLAN.
Advocates of Free Coinage Agree % q COM
promise Measure.

Advocates of Free Coinage Agree % q COM
promise Measure.
WASHINGTON, February A.-The silver bill
to be reported by the Senate Committee On
Finance as a substitute for the several bills on
that subject referred to it is understood to be
in shape for action by the committee at its
meeting tomorrow. It has been drawn up
after consultation with the Senatorial adTo-
Gates of free silver coinage, and they have
agreed TO accept and support it. The principal
features of the bill are stated to be these: The
Secretary of Treasury is authorized to increase
the purchase Of silver bullion $500 900 q
month. The requirement In the present law,
that the coinage Of silver shall be at the rate Of
not less :han 81 0O0. 600 month, is stricken out
The Secretary is also authorized to purchase
gold bullion in unrestricted quantities Upon
this gold and silver bullion the Secretary shall
issue Treasury notes in such denominations as
he shall see fit, to be redeemable in lawful
m0nav
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
THE CIVIL SERVICE Row.
Charges Filed Against the Commission by
Congressman Rwart.

Congressman Rwart.
WASHINGTON, February A--The House
Committee on Reforms in the Civil Service
was in session this morning. but did not exam
inc any witnesses. Representative Ewart filed
the formal charges against the commission.
They recite:
First-That Charles Lyman, in April last, when
acting as sole Commissioner, promoted his brother
in-laW, Campbell, to 81, 200 clerkship in the COM
mission.
Second-That Campbell, in January, 1888 Sc
cretly sbstracted from the files list Of examina-
ton Questions, and gave them to a cOpyist in the
Pension Office, who turned them over to one
Flynn, principal of the Ivy Institute.
Third-That Campbell's promotion was made by
Fourth-That Commissioners Roosevelt and
Thompson refused to investigate the matter be-
yond examining Campbell, who was censured.
Fifth That Campbell illegally retains his
place.
Further-That Edwin D. Bailey was promoted
Illegally without examination; that the papers of
Thomas Mitchell were remarked after his failure
pass an examination in order to secure his pro-
motion; and. finally, that Commissioner Roose-
welt secured the appointment of Hamilton Shidy
to place in the Census Bureau, Notwithstanding
fhe fact that he had repeatedly and persistently
violated his oath of office.
The committee will meet Wednesday morning
to resume the investigation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25
DEATHS OF A DAY.
stockdaIe Jnekmau.

EAST LIVERPOOL, February "a. .-stOckdAle jack
man, . well-known citizen of this place. died this
morning under peculiar circumstances He had
the grip. and was using a cough medicine. After
avery severe attack Of coughing he went Tor his
medicine, poured out two teaspoonfuls, and, as it
was not very pleasant to take, gulped It down
hurriedly. By mistake he had picked up the
wrong bottle and took corrosive sublimate. He
died In the greatest of agony within ten minutes
and before medical aid could be gotten to him.
The deceased was old resident OF this city. and
at one time was President Of the Colum bana
County Agricultural Society. Two ofhis daughters
are teaching in the public schools. He is con-
nected with the Stockdale and Jaekman families
ofAllegheny and Plttsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-25

THE suggestion is made by the Louisville
Courfer-Jou-ndl that the public can meet the
exactions Of the Starch Trust by reducing the
size of Its collars and cuffs. Thanks to our
Southern contemporary for not suggesting the
other device of reducing the frequency of
changing them.