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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
OUR SHORT STORIES.
NO ocuANcE FOR HIM IN THE CITY.

.tI1IEII, nv boy, for your fathers sake I'll
give you chance to make your mark
in life. Of course you will have to begin at the
lowest round and work your way up"
Young Clark, who was about Is, was turned
over to the head of the retail department of
the big drygoods house of Belford Co. For a
week he worked like major. At night he
would go to his lodgings, and after reading a
few chapters of a novel loaned him by a friend,
would jump Into bed to dream of q poor boy
who made his mark and married his employers
beautiful daughter. Something told him that
Mr.. Belford must have beautiful daughter.
Gradually he began to think of her as one
whom he knew, and by every possible ruse he
tried to be sent on an errand to the Belford
residence but in vain. One evening he went to
the strawberry festival of the Planet Street
Universalist Church. This was the church the
Belfords attended. His heart beat rapidly. He
felt that Mr. Belford's beautiful daughter must
pe at the strawberry festival.
He asked the first young man whom he en-
gagged in conversation If Mr.. Belford's daugh-
ter were there. He was answered in the affirm
ative. His companion pointed out a tall,
angular, red-haired, freckled-faced woman of
about 80. Young Clark felt faint, but he braced
himself sufficiently to ask:
Hasn't he any other daughter ?'
THAT'S his only child" was the reply.
This was a crusher. The vision of loveliness
was gone and there sat the homely creature
eating strawberries with fleshly fervor.
Young Clark went to bed that night to dream
that he was married to fright, a shrew, per-
feet virago He awoke early and almost ex-
hausted from the horror of his dream.
After dressing he sat at table and wrote
brief note:
DEAR Mr.. BELFoRD-You have been kind
to me- but can stand it no longer. DO not
blame me. was disappointed. Country boys
have wrong idea of the CITY,"
Then he packed his valise, paid his board bill
and took the first train for Flatville.
"'Tain't one chance in a million that coun-
try boy going into the city can marry his en-
ployers beautiful daughter" he said to his
cnums, who were surprised to see him back SO
soon
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The signature of President Harrison
never served better purpose than it did yes
terday inscribed upon the antilottery bill.
Postmaster General Wanamaker is to be con-
graduated upon the enactment of this law, for
which he has fought brayely. 1t is worth while
recalling also that but for the vigorous pro-
tests of The DISPATCH and other journals
that the antI-lottery law would still be pigeon
holed with the House Postoffice Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
BORROWING TROUBLE.

TWO Allegheny street car conductors were
comparing notes on Penn avenue while
they waited for the signal to start
"Say, Bill, did you read about that woman
out West who has been sick five years and has
learned five languages and Volapuk?"
mo; what about it?'
no. nothing; only 1 was wondering what her
old man would do ,supposing she should ever
get better"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
A REMARKABLE WOMAN,

She Joins Church and is Baptized When
112 Years Old.
GREENvILLE, ALA, September l9-Few
we'll authenticated cases of extreme old ace
are found that compare with that of Mother
Bennett, who lives near Greenville, and whose
age, by that best of witnesses, the family
Bible is lis years.
her 10Th year, and was then immersed accord
ing to Baptist rites by a young minister
scarcely q years of age. Still vigorous in
mind and body she resides with one of her
grandchildren. and two Sundays in every
month walks three miles to church. followInT
the hymns without the aid of glasses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The arrest of more Nationalist leaders is
not surprising to those who realize how neces-
sary it is for the Tory Government in England
to provoke the Irish to violence. The London
Times let the Tory cat out of the bag when it
said yesterday that the only cause for surprise
was that the arrests had been delayed SO long.
1t is true that the general election is not very
far off and Lord Salisbury is sadly hard up for
ammunition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

To those who are accustomed to the laws
delays in settling up insolvent estates it is a
very good card for the Fidelity Title and Trust
Company that, having year before it is re-
q uired to file its first account in the Lawrence
Bank case it goes into court three months
earlier with view to making division of the
moneys already on hand. Usually assignees do
not anticipate the limit given them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
A Question of Number.


To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you kindly state in to-morrow's issue Of
THE DISPATCH, which of the two following sem
tences is correct: None of the references were
wrong. or none of the references was wrong.
II. NJ C.
PITTsBURG, September 19.
None is equivalent to no one or not one
and should be followed by singular verb.
mot one of the references was wrong would
be more elepant1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

IT was hardly to be expected that the
directors of the Chicago Worlds Fair would
choose anyone but Chicagoan for Director
General. but it is gratifying TO know that Gen.
eral Hastings came in q good second in the
race. His executive abilities may still be
utilized in the service of the Exposition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

JAY GOULD says that the whole country
is growing in a healthy way. that general
panic is an impossibility unless the government
of the country is overthrown, which he does not
expect to occur, and that the stringency in New
York is more apparent than real. There are
occasions when certain potentate of darkness
finds it convenient to tell the truth, and in this
case we are inclined to believe Mr.. Gould.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

To the Editorsoi The Dispatch:

To the Editoroi The Dispatch:
VIII you be so kind as to let me know the
value Of two old bills-one is authorized by res
olution of Congress at Philadelphia September
20. 1778: face value 500. The other by resolu-
tion of Congress January A. 1779 s65.
ORRvILLE. o., September IL. b.
dealers IN such relics sell them for to Is
cents each. Probably they would pay for them
a little more than the value of the old paper in
the bills. Strange as it may appear, Continen-
tai money is by no means rareJ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE benefits of the Exposition are made
very plain in the three prize essays which THE
DISPATCH prints to-day. Aside from their
literary merits these essays show to no small
extent that the Exposition as an institution is
appreciated by the community at large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
" 7 I1-N1sNK5171 ~
ALLEGHENY, September 10.
As to Ice.MakiuR.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Be kind enough to let me know IL there Is an
ice mandatory in Pittsburg. If so give me
the address of it. s. NJ. L.
EAST LIVERPOOL, September Is.
There are several. One is located at the
Allegheny County Workhouse, Claremont, Pa.
AS the private concerns do not advertise they
cannot be located without a waste of time.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The West End wishes to scrape a closer
acquaintance CO with dear old Allegheny, and a
bridge is suggested as the surest means There
is a strong probability of a bridge being built
from Steuben street, West End, to CHARTERS
street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

A TRUTH upon which Pittsburgers may
well ponder is to be found in the essay which
won the first prize in the contest instituted by
THE DISPATCH, namely: That cities must
make known the advantages they offer to win
appreciation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
II Hns Never Been Selected,

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
find disparity of opinion as to whether the
national flower has been selected or not If
you are in possession of information please an
swer through the columns of your paper this
week. If the choice has been made please state
how it was decided.
SHARPsBURG, September 10. F. w. B.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Philopena Buss,

Mrs. Philopena Buss, widow of VIM. Buss, an
old and respected resident Of Pittsburg died yes
terday at the residence of her son.in-law. John
Kessler. at Edgewood, in the 90th year of her age
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Says He's Not a Partner.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
My attention was called to an article in yes
terday's issue concerning the arrest of Dr.
Dewey for practicing medicine without being
registered in which i was represented as being
a partner OF his. 1 am not and never was a
partner of DR.. Dewey's, and have no interest
in his business. l am duly registered physi-
clan, and have been since the registration act
came into force. You will please make this
correction and oblige.
N. PENRosE, NJ. D.
ALLEGHENY, September 10.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE slow progress of the conferees of the
House and Senat upon the tariff bill is due to
the absence of many Republican members of
Congress from Washington. The retarding of
this bill is very injurious to the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Lessons in Wood EngrnylnR.

Where can one learn wood engr graylng7 Must
he go to school or sorve his time as an ap-
prentice? CoNsTA ANT READER.
SHARON, September 10.
lit is not taught in the schools Apply to
wood engraver.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

Mr.. PowDERLY states, with some show
of exultation, that the recent strike cost the
New York Central $40, ,OO0 600, but he Is curously
silent upon what the strikers lost.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SPEAKER REED found it harder than
ever to count quorum in the House yester-
day. And keeping a quorum when it was
counted proved to be impossible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The best way to find out what system Is
taught in the shorthand school mentioned is to
write to the principal and ask him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The English Governments latest recipe
for treating famine-stricken people is a
novelty. But the Irish people will obtain big
damages for such fiagrant malpractice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
The
go
ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY s. ls46,

Vc!. IS No. 225.-Enterec at Pittsburg Postofce
November Il, 1885,. as second-cIass matter.
Business Office--Corner Smithfeld and
Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House--76,
II and 70 Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE ROOM q,
TRIBUNE BUHDIN& NEW YORK. where
complete files of THE DISPATCH can always be
found. Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
Nen!ence. Home advertisers and friends of THE
DISPATCH, while in New York. are also made
welcome.
TIE DISPATCH is regularly on sale a
Trea'5Gno'S. Onion Square, NetO York, and
Il -4Ue. de" Opera. Parts. France, Uhere any
one 1gho has been disdppotrited at a hotel
seiCS sand can obtain it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE wrecks thrown up on the pavements by
politics about equal the ruins found in the gut
tcrs through rum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

If Speaker Reed had lost his head and hurled
his gayel at Kilgore during the door-kicking
scene. it would have added more spice to Thurs
days House proceedings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE poor lads driven crazy by cigarettes do
not have very far to 60. They never will be
missed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE lazy fellows who prefer begging to work.
ing are called "macers." They should be
dubbed or put in a chain gang.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

A GREEN baize door locked in the face of
Texas steer acts the same as a red rag faunted
under the nose OF bull. 1t maddens them.
Speaker Reed should try barbed wire bars in
the House. Kilgore could kick against the
pricks then to his hearts content.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

If the modern girl would devote some of her
spare moments to the study of dressmaking,
she would be surprised at the low cost of her
attire Every mothers daughter could dress
well and cheaply if she cultivated the sewing
art. It's needless to say more on this point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE ambitious New York mother who re-
fused to permit her daughter to marry the
poor man of her choice, will not find much con-
ISOLATION in the bullet-pierced corpse of her
child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

AFTER Delamater sizes up the lay of the
land more fully he may change his mind and
write letter of declination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE public can easily see through the win
low-glass combine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

The baseball with whlskers on it will soon
We TO be measured for an overcoat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

DON'T forget the spike which shall nail the
first campaign lie, gentlemen. Clinch it with
the tack of truth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

If Congress adjourns before Thanksgiving
;he nation should offer up most fervent
PRAYERS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SOCIETY women like new wrinkles in dress,
but not in the face.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

IT is about settled that King Bob Kennedy
will never do it again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

THE timepieces are life's score cards. Every
tick shortens the game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SEPTEMBER took a fresh start yesterday
Even dyspeptics relished their meals an
GROWERS smiled. Wonderful what effect
bright, cool day has on the race. When natur
is benign humanity seems happier, even if
isn't.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

IT costs money to give a theater party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
WHEN horses say neigh they don't mean it.

THE suggestion made by THE DISPATCH
several months ago that the granting of liquor
licenses be relegated to a commission is Sec
onded in Philadelphia. Keep the ball rolling,
brothers. After the Judges are relieved of this
class of work transfer the clothesline and bat
terry litigation to the magistrates and aud to
the dignity of Justice. The blind goddess
should not be asked to trail her skirts in the
mire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-19
TWO PENSION DECISIONS.

Washington. Aug. 1s.-Assistant secretary Bussey
has made a favorable ruling appeal in the In
creased pension case Of Albert Dorset of the 4sth
Kentucky Infantry. The records in the case show
that the claimant. after being guard duty nearly
all night had gone his tent 10 get some sleep when
a comrade in order to annoy him, began making such
a noise and disturbance to prevent sleep. After
yanly demonstrating with the comrade. Dorset lefS
his cabin 10 report him. but had not gone far before
h. was overtaken by the man. who dealt him such u
blow on the head proolce permanent pensionaoe
disabt,. The Assistant secretary holds that the
claimant al time the injury received, was In
line OF duty. and is therefore entitled TO the In.
creased pension sought.
General Bussey has also made a decislon IN the
case Of John F. Hclok Of the l04th ohio Volunteers.
AZ the time Hickok enlisted no arrangements had
been made for qusrerng the recruits In the village
while the company being raised and the new men
we're directed to remain home until called for. They
were however. required 10 report each morning The
claimant In this lived In the country. about two
miles from the village and in the habit OF coming
TO town on horseback every morning 10 report as
ordered one morning. his horse becoming frightened.
threw the soldier To the ground with such violence as
10 render him uncon scious for some time. He never
fully recovered. and aftervad, during the battle OF
Fort Mitchell Ky, the noise and concussion OF the
heavy guns OF the fort which fired directly over
his regiment, So affected his head 10 render him
uucon scous, and he afterward fully recovered.
This second trouble directly traceabe 20 the fall
from the horse The Assistant Secretary decides that
the injury was received in line OF duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-19
". LANE O'yEILRS EXPLANATION.

4 staten published yesterday defosa'oy " We
Lane ONenl in reference charge made ~ .ne io,
Vile Police station that Albert ID. Stanori' ais' 'o
Noossold had forged a cheek for $40, siening j. W.
Lang's name the check being drawn or the fhO" 1'N
Bank The following the facts OF the case, aTe0r.'
tn Mr. o'Ne who says he was retained by y W. Lang '"
prosecute the charge against Manshe'a pu' ,, a.,
.,,.o.., ,h,t Nsnssed was insane he instructed MI
ONeil frs, TO satisfy himself as to me SANITY VI so
prisoner he dang BEING thoroughly convinced rom VIVA.
c had heard and .hat the prisoner was not sane
no ,as s,re Mr. Lang would prosecute the charge Wy
,,.Iv Under these modified instructions Mr. OMEN.
~ also convinced Of insanity Of the prisoner, piseo
his unhappy condition and although then retained Tor The
prosecution when he heard Clerk Adams attempting 70
ossexonin the prisoner and obtain discriminating stats
o,,s from him Mr.. ONeill strongly objected u 1at
course Mr. O'Nei says that he at no time sought "
represent both sides.
Clerk Adams persisted in this ciossexnminaton and 81
the suggestion clek Justice Tsintor said that MP.
O,Nel must desst and take another part Of IA
courtroom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-19
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
WHAT ATHLETES ARE DOING.
PLANS or THE CHERRY DIAMONDS FOR OPEN
AND MEMBERS GAMES

The omen games Of the Manhattan Athletic Cluo VIII
take place on september 20. on the new cIho e'""''
Tho track is said 10 be the fastest IN the country
Although n trnc small for long distance rnhinhs' Io
.prntlng Il is excellent and AT the open meeting S"c
I cnts, Will result and it IS probable that records
,riu ID, brpkcn \ popularity Of the games anu 4"
feature that VII lend them considerable attracuvehcs
,,.u D., IL short llmt handicap rulc by when poor
r,,,,cr, who are too mdolcut to train, VIII bc oe
,,rr.d from taking prizes from conscientious hiu
trainers.
Tho contests and handicap limits Will be 1oova'd
dash handicap limit yards. twomilc walk iAhul'aP
limit minute: half mile run. handicap not Iih'l'D
ward hurdle race, handicap limit ten yards l"o
,o,d hurllc race Owe, high hurdles. handicap lht
live wards: $40 yard run, handicap limit - yards :
eco Yards novice race from scratch: womilc rum uh
limited handicap: running high jump. handicap limit
inches. pole vault unlimited handicap putting
IG Mound shot open handicap; and throwing 'po""i
hammer open handicap; broad jump, handicap limit
feet aud tug ofwar. lland-om. pfHe5 WILL la,l n
-, -,i,.r Ia ..cond and silver medal To thilfl
III the tug OF war contest beann D,@,' p 81 t
shane OF A twisted rope with diamond IN 'I.c ''h,l'
,,i n, presented 10 each man ~ me Nil.'S ur"'I
Entire, Tor the game co,' , on p"'''O' 10 "''''
1he club VIII hold mSmnc, EAn,S a, ~ I 100 yrd
ground. next ruesd They VIII ' rni5 ' Quar-
t.r and hai mile runs. \ scratch race between Dgv
crcapx Remington. Roddy NGrt"n ana soe Snc
u, ii T.Ds,,y thcIY,aftcr members games viii De
held and N contest, Will he decided on each OCCASION
me Manhattan, are preparing cncrgctcalN i'r I'M"
athletic tour. ,,.,-.. .... 30 ,hc Svr,
The club Will scnd The following men to the oIrf
cuec Athletic clubs game, ~ Thursday al HlLnn,
rrr,irrfrn George Connect. DevcrcauN, lrl,hau
%ic"li and Lang W schumacher VIII represent ING ~
i,",.rlcy Athletic A.,Ocation and NJ Schnicr ana T.
-iernbcrg The Pastimcs . ,,... ,,,orcic ,.luh
The animal races 81 the Manhattan BlcNcc 'i"O
vii lac held ~cpiembcr |. on broadway lonh'u9;
Wallace slack and Frank y. McGay, wrlthn0Wn
Harlem Llcvcl!,ts have started on a bicNtc ilp 10
t,' Tranclsco II tho trip there /. succcssiui uicy
VIII return by bicycle laio IN the iiiL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-19

pbu,dclnhia Aug. 1s-Thc Brooiyn Players drfcd''n
pbiadclph.a thi. afternoon b, hard hitting The score
nroo4lyn II. L3..... Q ? o o =
Phiad 'lphia -...--.--- .
U,.chs- BrooAiyn 49, Philadelphia 10. irrors- Br9o -
lvu = Ihlladcpha B. IItch'fH-l'I"'l"E wv" ''''"'
piros-Shridan ard Gaihc'.
Cincinnati. Aug. 1e.-The Cicyclands nut Wan IN 70
Mitch against the Cincinnas TODAY and hc Wa BAIT q
,d .he Reds earning eleven Of their fourteen runs III"
,
ls,slsad ~. L"..~ Q o q . . 0 I'll
Ra.eht.-Cleyelsnd o. Cincinnati IS Errors lcysanu
Cincinnati l. Pitchers-Viau ana Mullane Umpire
STREET . 49,,
Chiearo Aug. 1s.-1he Pttsburg and Chicago National
LEAGUE teams played a good game to-day. lIeeker wa
effective except in the second and third Innings when ne
,as Mt for six earned The score:
G ,..,,.,,rc ~ 49, 49,. o l-3
naselits-Chcan 10. Pittsburq s. Errors-Chicago
Iitinbury g. Pltcher--licck"r and Stein umllfr-M'
Quadc. -,
buffalo. Aug. 1s.-Thc Bisons lost the game to-day
trough Wscs errors Ia The first inning and inability to
nm III. ball when hits meant The score:
4ni,aeo p. L)....~~~t 9 o o Q -
nasebits-Chcaqo :. Buffalo 3 rirors-Chicago =.
prrslo 4 lrtchcrs-kinR and lladdoca. tmWrcs
Snyder and Pcirce.
pittsbure Aug ls.-ir the Players League game the
Ccands were defeated to-day by good batting by PITS
burg at the proper time. The score:
p pGt.b 5SRa IT, i i'.'.. %
Basehits- Cleveland g. Plitshuig .. T. rors-Cirveand