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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
PRIVILEGES REQUESTED.

Some Men Who Will be Asked 70 Deliver
Free Lectures In Cnruezie Hall.
The subcommittee on Lectures OF the Allie
gheny Free Library Committee met last night
to consider the question of holding free lec-
lures In the hall during the winter. The ques-
ton has already been the subject of talk in the
city for some time. everybody appearing to be
OF the one mind as to their usefulness. The
matter was formally considered last night, and
it was resolved after some discussion that the
popular fancy might be satisfied with one lec-
tllre every week, provided the lecturers
chose subjects not too technical for the
ordinary run Of humanity. Several
local speakers, well known for their
ability TO entertain an audience were suggested
Dy different members of the committee, and
the clerk was instructed to communicate with
them and request them to give lecture dur
ing the winter.
Among those suggested are Prof. ]. A.
Brashear. Rev. w. ]. Holland, DR.. W. 7. En-
glish. w. d. Moore, ESQ, w. e. Moreand,
Esq, George P. Hay Rev. W. R Mackay,
Chill w. Hazard and Hon. j. W. F. White.
The lectures will all be free.
The committee considered requests for the
use OF the small lecture room by Mr.. Beveridge
Webster ana Prof. Theo. Wettach. The for
mer desired it for ''analyticaf' lectures on
music for the benefit ST his pupils and not the
public at large, and the latter's request was of
Similar nature. but provided thar the public
coulu aLtenQ II IL SO desired. Prof- WettachS
was favorably recommended to the general
committee. while Mr.. Websrer's was laid over
until the petitioner can be more lenient with
the pub ic. A petition of a number of society
women was also considered. The petitioners
included Mrs DR.. Fleming Mrs. Lewis Irwin,
Mrs. Joseph Albree, Mrs. George Grisoom.
Mrs. 0. d. Thompson. Miss Rhodes. Mrs. John
III. Ricketson and Mrs. Walter McClintock
They have been associated for the past three
years in the study of art and architecture, and
desire to continue it this winter. Believing tho
donor of the building to have intended 1t for
the advancement of such branches. they de-
sired to encourage other circles to Datronize it
Saturdays from 10 to Il o'clock, and SO re-
quested the use of the small lecture room.
The committee, however, have not the power
to grant the free use of the room, and the peti.
ton was referred to the General Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
OUR, SHORT STORIES.
IE ONLY WANTED THE EXERCISE.

Z
.sJ DON'T ask you for cold victuals," he said,
humbly removing the greasy fragment of
a once glorious hat from his head. "All I ask
is the privilege of exercising a little in your
woodshed. Have you woodpile and saw out
there?
"we have"
.You will have no objection, dare say, to
my using that saw a little while merely for ex-
ercisers
mo"
"Thanks There are times when / feel the
need of doing something to give play to the
tiexor and extensor muscles OF my arms. For
such mere recreation am not in the habit of
asking any remuneration. AS TO the testimo-
mails of appreciation on the part of the individ-
uals owning the saw and woodpile." he added,
coughing behind his hand, II am content to
leave that to their generosity. Such is my in
variable habit, num-
He went out to the woodshed, closed the door
behind him, and the sound OF man actively
exercising his fiexor and extensor muscles at
the sawbuck reaches the ears of the lady. There
is bewitchiug music in the melody of q wood
saw. 1t rests the careworn mind and soothes
the nerves when the listener stands at a dis
tance from the scene of the performance.
''It must be a tremendous stick he is working
at" she said to herself, II don't hear any wood
dropping"
She went softly out to the woodshed and
looked IN through crack.
The tramp was sitting on the sawbuck in an
attitude of ease and comfort. By breathing
hard in and out through his teeth he was making
an exact imitation of saw going back and
forth through stick of wood. She watched
him as he initiated the sound of a saw catching
in splinter and forcing its way through. and
then she went back into the house.
In about half an hour the wood-sawer pre-
sented himself at the back door,
~ am much obliged to you, num-" he said.
mot at ALL"
MAY L sit down on the step and rest
moment?"
"Certainly."
He sat down as if tired out
pretty hard work, isn't t7" she inquired.
si"Yes'm." s
Hard on the jaws, presume"
"Hey-what?"
you've got it down pretty fine; why don't
you set up as ventrIloquist"
MADAM" said the tramp, '.f you think of
presenting me any-ah-testimonial 1 must
decline il. could not accept anything from
person who stoops to watch me when am at
work"
And he rose up put his hat on the side of
his head, and walked away with the appear
ance of a man whose feelings had been deeply
hurt, but whose personal dignity was un-
ruffied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
LEGI~L.TI0N ON FOOD INVITATIONS.

TheWholesale Grocers' Association has
prepared q circular to the United States
Senate in opposition to the compound lard
bill, in which, among other things, it is
urged that retailers shall not be made sub
ject to its provisions, except so far as to dis
play a sign, Compound Lard Sold Here
This would defeat the main purpose of the
act. The greatest deception in the sale of
food limitations is In the retail trade. To
leave a retail merchant the liberty to repre-
sent that the particular article he may sell
is not compound lard, when it really is,
would open the door for the deception
which the act wishes to prevent
In this connection it is interesting to no.
tice that the Boston Globe denounces legis-
lation Of the oleomargarine and compound
lard class as ''sumptuarv legislation" on
tbe ground that "sumptuarv" comes from a
Latin word meaning Expense" and "a
sumptusry law is law which is designed to
add to the expenses of the people," II the
esteemed Globe would study its dictionary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

more closely, it would learn that while the
Latin word sumptus means ''expense, :"
sumptuary legislation means legislation re-
straining or limiting the expenses of the
people, instead of adding to them, as in the
middle ages the common people were for
hidden to wear velvet. These laws are not
sumptuary laws; but they have an objection
able feature, in the levying of unnecessary
taxes on trade, which are only justified by
their purpose of preventing deception.
1t is noticeable that both the Wholesale
Grocers' Association and the Globe, while
admitting that this deception should be for
hidden, fail to suggest any thorough means
of preventing it, except laws of this class.
The Dallas, Tex, Neaos is equally denun-
ciatory of the bill, but shows better appre-
citation OF the necessities of the situation by
urging that when compound lard is plainly
labeled and branded as a mixture of cotton
seed oil and beef fat or lard, it should not
come under the operation of the act. This
is practically the principle which The
DISPATCH has always maintained, that
when the product is put up in such form
as to notify the consumer exactly
what it is, and render deception
impossible. there is no need for the law to
apply to it. q The labelling and branding of
the retail packages of compound or imita-
tion lard is sufficient to prevent deception
in that trade, and such provision inserted
in the compound lard bill would be entirely
in accord with its legitimate object.
The same principle ought to apply to the
oleomargarine act Let the manufacturers
of that product present their staple In such
a shape that every purchaser at retail will
know what he is buying, and it will be
right for Congress to exempt products in
such shape from the operation of the law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
VOTES AND PRIZES.

Popular Topics for Visitors TO Yen or Nay
Ballot and Primary Election Reform
How Do You stand ON ConsoIidntion-A
S75 Inducement to Promoters of Pitts
burg's Greatness and Prosperity.
The topics chosen for Exposition visitors to
vote upon at DISPATCH Headquarters Bruins
wick -Balke- Collender Billiard Company's space,
during the first three days of this week should
attract everybody. You are asked to cast your
ballots to-day on the following topic:
WEDNESDAYS VOTING TOPIC.
Are you in favor of the Consolidation of
the Cities of Pitssburg and Allegheny?
Open to Lady and Gentlemen voters.
The Poll Book will open and close with the
Exposition each morning and evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
PEOPLE YOU READ ABOUT.

COUNT ToLsToI, the well-known Russian au
| thor, is seriously i'll.
REV. e. c. WHITNEY, of Cincinnati ha:
been extended call by the Universalist parish
of Milford, Mass.
Mr.. JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG, who has beer
quite Ill for some time past at the Astor House
New York. is able to be about again.
MRS. JAMES K. POLK, the widow of Presi
dent Polk, has just completed her S7tk year.
She lives on the Polk place, near Nashville
Tenn.
1T is understood that Consul General John
G. New. of Indiana, is coming home, not to fix
his own fences. but to aid in a general log.
rolling and fence-repairin5 for Benjamin Har.
rison.
THE church in Boston in which. Edward
Everett Hale entered upon his first pastorate,
and in which Bishop Huntington began his
career as preacher in that city, is about to be
demolished.
DAVID FULLER, one of the clerks in the
Office of the United States Consul General in
Paris. a mulatto, has been connected with the
office for more than 80 years. and is said to be
q painter of considerable talent.
LIEUTENANT BRowNELL, who shot Jack
son, proprietor of the Marshal House. in Alex
andria, Va, after the latter had killed Colonel
Ellsworth for hauling down his secession flag.
is now in the Pension Department, in Wash
ington.
HARVEY arrrpsor tho hal. o,d t.tbar
of the Kentucky editor is a nr,v;Ieoed her
of the Cou,fer-,Joaynai star He has a we'll.
knit frame. a ruddv face and earnest prav
avos Evarvtbino in h;o onn.oro,oo ;ndiootos
~. = nood 20 ~ al"o @pp".snS as ,:s, -.
'n,' Ao - s. :. ''"' 'e"i' "a ii' se"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

ANovEL law suit has just been terminated
over the ownership of an aerolite which fell on
an Iowa farm. The possession is adjudged to
belong to the owner of the landias against the
tenant who found 1t, and the Minnesota State
University which bought it from the tenant.
In view Of the:multiplicity of claimants, it may
be well to wait and see if the United States
Treasury does not seizs it as mineral of
foreign production which has come into the
United States without paying duty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
TO PROMOTE PITTsBURG.
Handsome Prizes Offered for the Best Essny
on Splendid Topic.

Handsome Prizes Offered for the Best Essay
on n Splendid Topic.
The Prize Essay Contest this week will be
open to all writer's except those directly or in
directly connected with the Press of Pittsburg
The topic chosen is:
What Public Undertakings tOiU best and most
speedily promote the future Greatness and
Pros peTtty of Pittsburg.
THE DISPATCH offers the following Prizes
for the three best essays on the above topic:
First Prize. .....SoO
Second Prize. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
Th1rd Prlze... .......................... 10
Subject to the following conditions:
/. The essay must not exceed 1900 words.
2 It must be legibly written on one side of
the paper only.
g. 1t must be original.
4. 1t must be received at the office Of THE
DISPATCH or at DISPATCH Headquarters, Ex.
position Building, not later than o'clock P.
NJ Saturday, September 20.
8. Correct name address and age of contest
ant must accompany MSS, name only for pub
licatIon if successful.
6. THE DISPATCH reserves the right to pub
lish any contribution, whether it be awarded a
prize or not.
Stop at THE DISPATCH Headquarters,
Brunswick -Balke-Collender Billiard Company
space, vote and secure a souvenir.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
AMONG THE INDIANS.

Missionary Work Reported mt the Cana.
dim Conference.
MONTREAL. September 16.-At the Method
ist General Conference lastevening Rev. DR..
Sutherland presented the missionary report
which deals with the whole work through
Canada. He spoke of the work among the In
dians and entered fully into the details of the
various missionary efforts.
The question of the federation of the uni
versities was debated. and the decision of 1885
was reaffirmed, recommending the federation
of the Victoria University with that of
Toronto, by vote of III to 76 An amendment
offered in favor of the independence of Vic
toria University was lost by vote of l65 to 50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

CONSIDERING that it is now six months
since Chicago got the Worlds Fair and the site
is still partially unsettled while there is talk of
going to Congress for sS.OOO,OOO appropriation,
there is much truth in the warning to that city
that she is dangerously close to the point of
converting her victory of last spring into q
fizzle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
SINCE the return of Chauncey M Depev

DINOE tHe ItIUIH VI OHduHCey w. DtptW
good many esteemed contemporaries of the
East have been breaking out in admiring edi-
torials like the following: what a man he is.
To hear him talk one would think he had been
hobnobbing with all the crowned heads OF
Europe and giving them good advice" Yet
none of the eulogists remember to call atten-
tion to DR.. Depew's greatest demonstration of
versatility, in being able to declare at one time
that no corporation should discharge its men
for belonging to a labor organization, and then
keeping safely out of the way in Europe, while
his own corporation was doing that very thing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

1.-THE scoundrel who fires a crowded tene-
ment house at midnight ranks second in in
fanny only to the villain who tries to derail a
passenger train" The sentiment of the above
paragraph in the New York Tribune is unex-
ceptionable; but the classification is questiona-
BILE. Why second? Are not the lives of the
tenement house dwellers as well worth saving
as those of the travellers by rail? Both offenses
are equally diabolical.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

SENATOR FARwELL says the treasury
should deposit its funds in the national banks.
But it is only two years since the Republican
party fought a national campaign in which the
Democratic administration was attacked tor
doing that very thing. 1tseems to make agreat
deal of difference who distributes tho funds
among the banks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

WHEN it is proposed that the painters in
one labor organization shall make war on the
painters of another by refusing to work where
they are employed, it looks as if they were in
discreetly playing into the hands of the non
union people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

SOME of our esteemed Democratic cotem-
poraries are commenting on Senator Ingalls,
speech in tone that takes that oratorical ef-
fort to be an Endorsement of Senator Quay.
This Is a pretty good proof that they have not
read the speech carefully.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
surpa,sed Anything of the Kind.

QUEBEC, September l6-The banquet given
last night in honor of Prince George. surpassed
in it's splendor anything of the kind before at
tempted here. Among the guests were admiral
Watson, Lieutenant Governor;Aulger, the Off
GERS of the men.of-war, now in port. Govern
ment officers and Cabinet ministers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
DISTINGUISHED SPECIALISTS PRESENT
At the Opening of the Dual Medical Con-

At the Opening of the Dual Medical Con-
vertion In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, September 16.-The fourth
annual convention of the American Orthopse-
die Association and the American Association
of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists opened
simultaneously here to-day in the College OF
Physicians and Surgeons. Distinguished spe-
cialists in the three branches of medicine from
all parts Of the country were present when the
two conventions were called to order.
DR.. De Forest presided over the Orthop8dis
Society. Papers were read by DR.. Arthur ].
Gillette and DIR. Ap. Morgan Vance. Both as
socrations will remain in convention for TWO
days longer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

The venerable conductor OF the Great
Western Band. Mr.. Balthasar Weiss, will cele-
brate to-day the twenty-ffth anniversary Of
his leadership. The services of Mr.. Weiss to
the cause of instrumental music in this city
are deserving Of the heartiest recognition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
The TiIenakers' seal.

NEW YORK, September 16-The National
TilemaRers' Union of the United States, now
in session in this city, to-day fixed scale Of
prices which the men belonging to the union
will present to the bosses. Glass A are to re-
ceiye s4 so; class b, So so, and class e, So 20
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

ITis alleged that Speaker Reed "will
throw his whole weight against reciprocity
The Speaker is a man of great avoirdu-
pois. But there is good deal of weight on the
side of reciprocity, as we'll.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

Everything goes now in the pursuit of pleasure
and the race for riches
GIVE the corner loafers at least so days. or
make them get move on.
WHEN Satan quits the seashorc, hotel pro-
prietors there will have to shut up shop.
A COUGH generally ends in coffin.
The mince pie will soon be disturbing the
slumbers of the Just and the unjust
WHEN money is pinched the shorts scream.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
A Sapips of fRPyiyaIs.

The Rev. joseph H. Smith, the celebrated
evangelist. of the Philadelphia Conference,
member of the National Holiness Camp-meet-
ing Association, began series of revival meet
inSs last night in the Liberty Street NJ. E.
Church The attendance was very good and a
great deal of interest was manifested in Rev.
Smiths talk
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Margaret Woods.

Mrs. Margaret Woods, who had attained the
ripe old age of SS years. passed away at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Mr.. William Schroal. of
McKee's Rocks, on Monday last. The funeral
will take place this afternoon at O'Clock. The
deceased lady enjoyed high esteem and regard in
the community in which she lived.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
Thousands in the Palace.

OTTuMwA, IA, September l6.-The coal pal
ace and industrial exhibit was formally opened
by Governor Boies this afternoon. Eleven
thousand people we're IN the audience room in
the palace at the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

CANTON, September l6.-The Mahoning Pres
bytery began Its annual session here to-day.
There are over so ministers in attendance.
Rev. Wesley Hyde. of New Waterford, is mod
orator, and Rev. d. W: Vance Of Kirsmore,
clerk. The sessions will continue for three
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
Physicians Meet.

BUFFALO, September 16.-The,Fifteen.h,an an
nual meeting of the genealogical Society was
called to order at 10 o'clock o this morning in
President John P. Reynolds of Boston,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17

WITH $4,000 less inhabitants in Nevada
than 10 years ago, the one-time bonanza State
is travelling on the road which will, in tune,
make it q rival of Old Sarum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
Po,rteep st,ries High.

NEW YORK, September l6-Plans for the
Western Union building have been filed in the
building department They call for building
Of brick and stone 70 by 81 feet and IA stories
in height.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
1890.
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
A ROLLING stone may not gather moss Dui
a jolly big Stone gathers votes.

| A ROLLING stone may not gather moss, but
| a jolly big Stone gathers votes.
| WE humbly apologize for the weather. 1t is
a cruel coquette. The sun is flirting with the
earth and playing hide-and-seek with the
| clouds. It's poor satisfaction to know that
| their upper sides are silvered while their under
| sides are leaking But this is our only consola-
| tion, except what can be drawn from gum coats
| and umbrellas. And how the rain does come
| when it isn't needed! No wonder we grumble.
| It's no use, though. The weather will ever be
prankish. It's a child of Nature. you know.
| So let's make the best of the matter. If it's
hot, keep cool; if it's cold. don't help to make
it colder by Withholding your sunshine from
others; If it's wet, don't growl and make it un-
comfortable for those you rub against Never
mind the weather, but get over double trouble"
is q line from an old ditty. Paste it in your
hat.
THE Beaver saw men are showing their
| teeth. and the lawyers are doing the filing.
THE signs in the Allegheny Parks will not
keep the dew off the grass.
MAY the sun shine brightly on the Boys in
Blue to-day.
IT is freely rumored in the clubs that Candi-
date Delamater was quietly informed that he
had better send Andrews out here with roll
instead of wasting time in idle talk and hand
shaking. Smirks and smiles won't blockade
the slide this time.
IT must cost big money to furnish paint and
powder for a troupe of colored burlesquers.
There's a unique study in black-and-wh1te
work at the Academy this week.
The fountain and the band are playing at
the Exposition. One pleases the eye and the
other tickles the ear. Now keep the drill
dancing in the oil well.
THIS is great weather for catching cold.
FIGURES may not lie. but many communities
are vigorously disputing the census count
Probably the fgurers have lied.
WHO wouldn't be railroad Presidentf The
Reading has decided to pay its figurehead $40
900 year. This is the fattest salary OF the
sort in the land, with the exception of that
paid DR.. Depew. Chauncey rakes in 5000
every twelvemonth. Why make such a fuss
when the boys who do the work ask for slight
raise?
TIME quickly burrows faces that are fertillzed
with Care.
WHEN sghtless beggar is arrested with 500
in his clothes it is safe to conclude that gen.
erosity is going it blind.
THE rubber COAT and umbrella makers
should not curse the weather.
The Russian refugees are rushing to
America. Over 5000 have already passed
through the nations keyhole, the New York
barge office. The latchstring Is always hang
ing on the outside of Liberty's door.
THE dude disfgures the face of nature.
Brush him off.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
Reformed Presbyterian Seminary Opening.

The opening exercises of the Reformed Pres
byterian Seminary were held in the Allegheny
Church. on Sandusky street, last evening.
Prof. ]. K. McClurkin lectured on the subject
"Is Anything Settled" His talk was interest
ing and instructive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-17
A REMARKABLE DROP.

Hard ConI Imporfntions Into Canada Fall
Off Cons erabIy.
OTTAWA. September l6.-In view of the dis
cussion now going on at Washington IN refer
ence to the coal trade between Canada and the
United States. 1t may be interesting to give the
official figures of the Canadian imports during
the past two years:
tons and last year l. 276, ,0S5 tons. of solI coal,
Canada imported l,226,2ll tons in 1855 aud
l22l, $40 tons in 1889. The falling off in the i'm
porIatlons Of hard coal IN II months is remark
able