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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
OUR MAIL POUCH,
Alleged Injustice In the Distribution Of
Johnstown Relief Money.

Johnstown Relief Money.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch.I
was very much interested in your account
of the South Fork food relief row in recent
number of The DISPATCH. and am in hopes
that it will extend to Johnstown. There are
some of US who would like to have the modus
operandi of the committee in charge here ven-
tilated. am in thorough sympathy with the
sentiments expressed by the party who was
corresponding with ]. P. Wilson, of South
Fork, viz; that the money was contributed to
succor the homeless and needy, and not to
compensate people for losses sustained. In the
distribution Of relief money sent here, these
sentiments were entirely lost sight Of
do not mean TO say that the homeless and
needy did not receive any of the fund, but do
mean to say that individuals who were not in
needy circumstances received the largest
amounts, and in several cases individuals re-
ceived as much as was sent to the town of
South Fork. Some of those who received the
largest amounts were worth from Sc, 600 to So
600. One case have in mind is that of mid
dle-aged man, In the prime of life who had real
estate to the value of $4,000, who received
$780, Another, a neighbor of the above, is a
man of IA, who was in about the same eircum-
stances and who lost about the same amount.
received $500. In my estimation neither of
the above parties were entitled to cent Of the
relief money. The people who contributed so
literally to the fund for the sufferers had no
idea Of it finding its way into the pockets of
men worth 81, 900 or more.
To see the truth of what say take it home
to ones self, and put your hand in your pocket
and take out a dollar and ask yourself this
question: Will give this dollar to a man
worth $40, 600? 1t would not matter how much
he had lost, you would, in all probability, put
the dollar back in your pocket, with the re-
mark that he was not in dire distress, and with
that amount was not apt to come to want very
soon.
1 have no ak to grind. Ireceived more than
expected, not being on the inside or even relA-
tive of any that WERE 1 simply would like to
see an itemiZed account of the relief money
distributed here. 1t would be much more in
teTesting than South Forks account.
YOUNGSTOWN, January 81. JUSTICE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
FOLLY as 1T FLIES.

Men are like drums-the one with the big
head makes the most noise. Yo1kers Statesman.
NV son, don't advertise your griefs. If
YOU have crooked legs do OF wear striped pants-
loons-BoStoB Transcript.
ssWhat's the matter with that man over
there? He looks down in the MOUTH
'sHe ought to. He's a throat specialist ~
CLothter and Fur11tsher.
"Papa, don't you think I'm a little
hoarse?" asked Johnny Cumso.
..You have named the wrong animal Johnny "
replied papa. ''You are a little monkey. ''-Esl0
York Sun.
A fashion writer says: "Some women
look well in anything" Guess he-or she-never
saw a woman in hired bathing suit. And no
woman looks well intoxicated. .-BiHg hGDaton Re
publican.
CleVerton-I am going away on little
notice would you want?
Dashaway-About two years.-Ct0thtsr and
FHrntshsr.
Customer-You advertise these gloves,
former price rs cents per pair, now one-half on
and yet you are charging "a cents per pair How
is that2
Polite shopkeeper-They were a14 cents each.
now they are 81 cents. That's One-half on as ad"
vertised.- Ctothfsr and FtIraishsr.
PRESUMPTION REVERSED.
ga lass, a lass, you cruel maid:
The stricken plumber said,
tI'm a solder but wiser man,
find your hearts but leadP'
The grocer's daughter scornful glanced,
That which a wife her mate owes
never could bestOw on such
Inhnitesimally small potatoes!"
American Grocer.
Courting in the Suburbs. .-Alfred-Please
don't nut me of any longer, Katie. win you
marry me?
Katie-Alfred. why will you be so persistent2
hardly know whether love you well enough or
not. Beside
Alfred docking at his watch)-Katie, the lass
train is due In Just three minutes. Yes or
Katie-Yss. Alfredl-CHFeGg0 Tribune,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
REED AND THE RUMPUS.

NEW YORK Star (Dem.): There is as little of
excuse as there Is Of precedent for Mr.. Reeds
usurpation.
CHICAGO NeuCs (Dem.): Common sense is on
the side of Speaker Reed, who is supported by
his party with practical unanimity. Filibuster-
ing is likely to become extinct If the Repub-
Iicans remain united.
PHILADELPHIA Times Dem.): The Demo-
cratic members did not exaggerate when they
declared this ruling revolutionary. The idea is
not new, but 1t has been uniformly condemned
by every party as in violation of the letter and
the spirit of the Constitution.
ST, LOUIS Globe Democrat (Rep.): The abuse
which the Bourbons are heaping on Speaker
Reed won't hurt him. Every American states
man living within the past third OF century
whom the country delights to honor, from
Sumner, Seward, Lincoln and Grant onward,
was abused and traduced by the Democratic
party.
PHILADELPHIA Press (Rep.): With the Con-
stitution. common sense and common right on
his side Speaker Reed should be able to main
tain the stand he has taken, in spite of the
tumultuous opposition of the Democrats. and
he will maintain it if all the Republicans have
spirit enough to stand with him to the end and
stand firm.
BALTIMORE American (Rep.): If Speaker
Reeds resolute course results in reforming the
ridiculous abuses of parliamentary law-whIeh
have prevailed so frequently in many parts Of
the country-he will have greater claim on
the public than the immediate service Of reseu-
ing the Fifty-frst Congress from the tolls of
partisan minority.
NEW YORK Telegram (Dem.): Democrats
can afford to keep cool until this Caesar sobers
I'D. A nation which fought seven years to es-
tablish popular government, and four years TO
preserve the unity OF the States, need not trem-
BILE at the spectacle of Thomas B. Reed bearing
down on the legislative precedents Of cent
ury. Let the Democrats be present every day
and enjoy the drama Of Reed committing hari-
kari.
BosroN Globe (Dem.): Never in the history
of national legislation in this country have
there been such arbitrary rulings and revolu-
tionary assumptions of power. At the present
rate of Mr.. Reeds autocratic Developments 1t
will not take him more than year or two to
buckle on spurs. abolish Congress. invade the
White Kouse, tip out the misfit President and
get himself crowned King, Emperor, Sultan,
Gar or something Of that sort,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

THE

that the outlook for business was quite dis
couraging, he now takes an opposite view,
and thinks that the business of the country
is bound to activity. This has slight
aroma of being prophetic after the event.
To see the change before it takes place is of
much more value than to see it after; and the
disposition to expect the condition of things
for the time being to continue indefinitely,
is not marked by foresight. Indeed, as Mr..
Roberts prophecy of bad times year ago,
was followed by the development of excep-
tional prosperity, the thought is possible
that the event may continue to reverse his
predictions as remorselessly as the weather
does those of the weather prophets. and turn
his prediction of continued activity into the
uncomfortable reality of reaction.
But Mr.. Roberts gives more cogent rea-
sons for the faith that is in him, by stating
that he thinks the industry of the country
has reached a point where the foreign trade
can begin to expand. One of the factors
which is sufficient to create a strong tend
ency in that direction was noticed in The
DISPATCH the other day. If it should be
true that our industries can command the
foreign markets, that would be the strongest
guarantee of the steadiness and permanence
of our present commercial and industrial
activity. If railroad and industrial policy
is framed for that purpose, there is little
doubt that its attainment will be facilitated.
With that end in view. Mr.. Roberts de-
claration is especially valuable from the
fact that one of the most powerful factors
in giving our industries the command Of
foreign markets would be the establishment
of cheap freight charges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
General r. C. Drum.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Please give me what facts you have regard
ing General r. &. Drum, late Adjutant Gen
eral. M.
BEAVER FALLS, January 81.
[R. Q. Drum was born In Pennsylvania in
1925; entered the army as private in the Mex
lean War and was breveEted a First Lieutenant
for bravery at Chapultapec. After the war he
was transferred to the artillery. He was in
Kansas during the troubles of 1856. and from
1856 to 1858 was acting Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral, Department of the West, and subse-
quently Adjutant in the artillery school. At
the beginning of the Rebellion he was ap-
pointed Assistant Adjutant General Of the
United States Army, and afterward promoted
to Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel.
He was brevetted Colonel in 1864 and Brigadier
General in 1855. He continued in the Adjutant
Generals department, being promoted Colonel
in 1859, and in 1880 succeeded General Town.
send as Adjutant General with the rank of
Brigadier General We have not the date of
his retirement -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
COFFEE BEANS OF PASTE.
Jerseys Food Commission Discovers Most
Remarkable AduIterution.

Jerseys Food Commission Discovers Most
Remarkable AdulteratiOn.
NEW YORK. January 3l.-Specimen beans Of
some fraudulent coffee that has lately been put
upon the market were sent to Chemist Martins
office at sanitary headquarters to-day. They
are of the size and general appearance of
mocha beans but would not deceive experts
Lots of the genuine beans and of the fraudu-
lent were put side by side. The trouble is that
they are mixed, and it is thus that the spuri.
Gus bean passes muster. DR.. Martin Is having
it analysed to find out Just what it is made of.
He does not believe it contains any harmful in
gradients The fraud probably goes no further
than the substitution of -four PASTE with lit
tie coloring matter for the coffee If so, the
health authorities cannot interfere.
DIR. Martin says that he received the beans
week or SO ago from DR.. Newton, the State
Food Commissioner of New Jersey, who had
Just seized a couple of tons of the spurious
beans in Trenton. These beans proved to have
come from Philadelphia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mina Resaie Hoffman.

Miss Bessie Hoffman. the accomplished daughter
of Judge Hoffman. OF Cumberland, died Thursday
morning of typhoid fever. The young lady first
had an attack of the grip, which developed into
the deadly fever.
Miss Bessie Hoffman was her fathers fayorite
child. and the happy possessor of most Iovable
disposition. she was highly respected by every
body who knew her. and much sought after in
social circles. She was we'll known in PittsburQ
and frequently visited Mr.. and Mrs. Z. d. Smith
at their home in Ingram, At home her loss will
be felt very keenly. Judge Hoffman has a num-
ber of friends in this neghborhood. and they sym-
pathize with him most sincerely in his sad
bereavement.
Miss Bessie was the social leader in Cumberland
and her pleasant conversation and lively spirits
made her exceedingly popular. Her presence
will be greatly missed at the social gatherings
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

THE declaration of Lampson, the Repub-
Iican claimant for Lieutenant Governor OF
Ohio, who has just been bounced by the Sen
ate, that he will continue to perform the duties
of the office foreshadows an interesting period OF
leisure for Mr.. Iampson. The Lieutenant Gov
ernor having no duties to perform except to
preside over the body which refuses to be pre-
sided over by him, it is evident that Mr. Lamp
son is determined to take his dignity cum otto.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

THE promise of the three-mill county tax
rate this year will be very satisfactory one to
taxpayers and will reflect to marked degree
the careful and successful management which
has been characteristic of the county officials.
If the city government can follow the ex-
ample, if only to the extent of keeping the rate
down to last years levy, the present genera
ton of taxpayers will rise up and call it blessed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
Seems to Worry Mr.. Dana.

From the New York SUM-
It's lucky that Justice is blind. We suppose
that she has been invited to the celebration of
the centennial of the organization of the Su-
preme Court of the United States. If she were
able to see Chief Justice Fuller's mustache
waving in the winds of eloquence at the cele
bration she would stop the proceedings while
she beat her sword into razor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
American Steamship Lines.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch.]
Is there an American line of steamers plying
between this country and Europe? W. H. W.
PITTSBURG, January 81.
lAmericans are interested in several of the
lines but we know of none controlled entirely
by United States capitalists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
FORTY LIVEY SNAKES
Discovered nnd Killed by Couple of West
Chester LnbOrers.

WEST CHESTER, January Sl.-Just outside
of the borough in West Goshen township, the
supervisors are building new culvert. Will
lam O'Brien and Jacob Mghtcap who were do
ing the work. had occasion to dig away por-
tion of bank on Chester creek, and in doing
SO made entrance into hole about six inches
in diameter. They were startled to see large
snake come out Of the hole. This they killed.
whereupon another and then another came
crawling out.
The men came to the conclusion that they
were at the entrance of a snake den. and pre-
pared themselves for snake killing. One of the
men dug while the other watched, and in few
minutes the end of the den was reached, and
with club and spade the men killed 40 more
snakes, ranging in size from eight inches
to nearly three feet in length.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
A FRENCH BANQUET.
The First Feast of the French Circle O
Friendship on the sOurhside.

Friendship on the sOuthside.
The first banquet of the French Circle Of
Friendship will be held at Odd Fellows Hall,
Southside, this evening. The membership is
principally of Belgium glassblowers, and the
menu is probably the first essentially French
bill Of fare ever shown to a Pittsburg public by
the grace of the compositors aud proofreaders.
The organization is solely for social purposes,
and the feast of reason and flow of soul will be
altogether in the French language
The addresses will relate to the material ad-
vancement Of Pittsburg in latter years, and en-
brace every subject, from "Pittsburg Prosper
ity" to The Ladies'" none of whom, however,
will be present. The attendance is limited to
those invited by the committee, and will in
clude large number of Southside residents
well known in business circles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

THE Signal Services stock of cold wave
predictions is not yet exhausted, one being
scheduled for to-day or tomorrow. Let us hope
that service may be more successful than usual
in giving us a cold wave that has some back
IN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

WE are panied to observe that an old
vice of the artists when they tackle the milking
business breaks out in a very pertinent article
of the Philadelphia Record on the evils of un-
healthy milk Under the head, death at the
Milking Stool" picture illustrates the bony
figure of Death milking the COW from his seat
on the wrong side of the animal Death may
be more successful in such an undertaking than
the ordinary mortal; but it is safe to say that
even if Death should undertake to milk any
self.respecting COW from her left side, he would
promptly find reason to repent Of the under
taking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

The iron market is easy with a moderate
activity which shows that the policy of keeping
prices on conservative basis is the best one
for the future. Certainly the policy of crowd
ing prices to the highest notch on everything
in the iron trade. is not the one to yield the
richest returns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
THE PROGRESSIVE NEWSPAPER.
The Advanced Position in Journalism Held
by the Dispatch.

The Advanced Position in journalism Held
by the Dispatch.
From the Mercer Dispatch and Republican,
AS an example in journalistic circles, and
that seemingly with view to please and edify
the whole family, we can justly refer to the ad-
vanced position taken by The PITTsBURG
DISPATCH. The daily issue, with it's reliable
market reports, full quota of news and its earn
est progressive and independent policy. has
earned for it foremost place in Western Penn
sylvania.
The Sunday edition, with circulation of so,
0O0 is a newspaper for the people and the home
circle. Its literary columns are supplied by
contributors of the highest merit and reputa-
ton. Each number is a magazine of 20 pages,
filed with choicest pen productions, as well as
an accurate chronicle of current news. With
the new year additional facilities are enjoyed
for producing the progressive newspaper of the
century
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
Samuel p. HiIdrelh.

WHEELING, January S1.-Samuel p. Hildreth,
Cashier of the Commercial National Bank, and an
old and very prominent citizen, having been en-
gagged in the mercantile and banking business for
q generation or more, was stricken with heart dis
ease at $3.50 this afternoon while in the Office of his
nephew, Dr. Eugene Hildreth, and died In a few
minutes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
CHICAGO TO BE DESTROYED.
The Alarming Prediction Made by a Cali
fornfa ReVivaIiar.

The Alarming Prediction Made by a Cali
fornia ReVivaIisf.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 31.-An Oakland
revivalist named Ericsson is predicting that San
Francisco, Oakland, Alameda and Chicago will
all be destroyed so days from date. The three
Western cities will have big earthquake fol-
lowed by tidal wave. which will destroy all
the property and people except the elect who
flee to the mountains. Chicago will be sub
merged by huge wave from Lake Michigan.
The prophet says the Lord give him vision Of
the destroyed cities and also of the end of the
world in 1895. Chicago will not be rebuilt, he
says, but towns will be started on opposite
sides of the river one of which will be called
Lake Michigan Destroyed" Neither will have
more than Is 900 people.
Before the end of the world comes he pre-
diets wars in Europe that will last till the
crash takes place. He is an ignorant fanatic,
but many deluded Oakland people are already
arranging their affairs and buying tents for
the hegira to the mountains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

CASHIER SILCoTT declares that the day
will come when he will not appear as black as
he is painted. Let us hope so, as his own
statement however, shows that he has $4,000
in his possession, which belongs to other people,
it is pertinent to suggest that the quickest way
to get some of the black off is to return the
stolen money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
TO GOVERN OKLAHOMA.
Secretary Noble Urges the Necessity for
Speedy Congressional Action.

WASHINGTON, January SI-Secretary Noble
was at the Capitol to-day, and had conference
with Senator PIatt, Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Territories in regard to the bill
to establish territorial form of government
in Oklahoma, and also upon the Oklahoma
town site bill The Secretary urged upon the
Senator the necessity of securing speedy ac-
ton by Congress upon both bills.
He regards the situation in Oklahoma as
grave, and is fearful that unless Congress pro.
vides a temporary form of government and
takes early measures for the adjudication of
land disputes, there will be considerable
fighting and bloodshed between rival land
claimants and their friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01

isn't it step toward free trade when
we enter into convention with John Bull to
exchange rascals?" remarks the Philadelphia
Record apropos of the extradition. Not at all
dear free trade contemporary. The advocates of
American industry have never stood up for the
protection TO criminals which this treaty will
take aWay
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
A NEW SOCIAL CLUB.
A Consolidation of Three Organizations
With Some Business Men Admitted.

A new social club is soon to be feature of
Pittsburg. 1t is to be formed by a consolida-
tion OF the Allegheny Cotillon Club, the Mo-
nongahela Cotillon Club, and the German
Club together with a number of prominent
young business men, who have not been mem
bers of either of the three named clubs. The
prelimary meeting was held last Wednesday
with good attendance, and 43 charter men,
bers was the result
Although the club will be composed of young
men, mainly, they are certain of solid financial
backing They have not decided yet whether
they will build or rent property for a club
house, but the intention is to have one very
complete in every respect, with cafe, billiard
room, poolroom, reading room and ballroom.
The directors that have been elected are ].
G. 1hmsen F. s. Stewart, w. H. Graft, H. G.
Meyer. ]. R. McCreery, Reed B. Coyle, c. M.
Corbitt, A. B. Beymer, 81. c. King.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
stndy History and Find Out.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please tell a schoolboy who the zouaVes were;
also the filibusters and blockade-runners.
H. B. II.
NEWRY, Pa, January 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
Good and Faithful Servants.

From the Chicago Herald
A correspondent at Washington says that al.
though temperance principles prevail in every
department which limit the clerks to nothing
stronger than tea and milk they will not resign.
Noble patriots! The country is safe when Office
holders would rather go without whisky than
to desert their posts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-01
COMMODORE PERRY'S FLAGSHIP.
A Proposition to Raise il and Exhibit IL at
the Worlds Fair.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCE.l
WASHINGTON, January 3L-f a Worlds
Fair bill be passed, bill will soon after be in
troduced. providing for the raising and restora-
ton of Commodore Perrys flagship, the
Niagara, its exhibition at the fair, and its dis
position so that it will be preserved as a
valued relic of the famous victory of Lake
Erie. The Niagara is now completely sub
merged in the water of Misery Bay, not far
from Erie. Prior to 1875 its twin ship, the Law
renee. also rested there, but some time in 1875
was raised and transported to the Centennial
Exposition at Philadelphia.
After the close of the fair it encumbered
private property, and was sold at Sheriff s SALE
The purchaser made it into canes and relics of
one kind and another, and it is now scattered
everywhere 1t is proposed to preserve the
Niagara not only as relic. but as an illustra-
a century in the art of building war ships.