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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
NEW MINT BUILDING NEEDED.
Philadelphia Institution, Thought Wonder.
ful, Completely Outgrown.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAroH1
PHILADELPHIA, April 26-Eyery visitor to
Philadelphia knows the old marble building
of classic but modest proportions, on Chestnut,
above Broad, where Uncle Sans money is
coined-the United States Mint. Among the
changes which the immense growth of the
country compels is a new mint building and
bill is now before Congress appropriating 81
co., 900 to the purpose. 1t is bill which is born
of necessity, and stands upon its merits, and
therefor will probably meet with no objection
unless it be among chronic kickers.
The present mint building, erected 5S years
ago QS32) was much greater in prospective
sense than anything in the same direction
asked for to-day. 1t was then thought ade-
quate for an indefinite period, and was the
pride of its projectors and an architectural
wonder OF the day. 1t was the extreme out
skirts of a city that has since grown to colossal
proportions, and had ample room and the most
complete facilities of the times; but the Gov
ernment failed to provide from the surround
6y
pletely dwarf it 1t is SO crowded with
machinery and appliances for coinage
that it is with the utmost difficulty
and at great Inconvenience and discomfort
of the operatives, that the necessary work can
be DONE When we take into consideration the
immense amount of gold and silver that 1t is
necessary to handle, amounting to hundreds of
tons annually some little idea can be had of the
additional responsibility inflicted upon the
superintendent and his principal and trusted
officials. Were these not men Of absolute in
Iegrity, and continuously ut the post OF duty,
irregularities would be sure to arise to the
Governments loss.
The crowded condition of the premises pre-.
cludes the proper systematization Of the ma
chinery or working forces.
The quality of the work done at the Mint, IN
Philadelphia, is said to be the best in the world,
Notwithstanding these disadvantages. This
should be recognized by Congress because of
the likelihood that even better results could
be got at less expense comparatively; much
more coinage could be efficiently and more
safely handled, and this could be done with
better system.
There is scarcely, THE DISPATCH corre-
spondent has been assured, a space of ten
square feet in the building that can be applied
to any other purpose than that for which it is
now used. The entire basement is filled with
machinery and workmen who are obliged to
labor the whole day with artificial light and in
the unwholesomeness of subterranean sur
roundings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
WHAT I LIVE FOR.

i live for those who love me,
Whose hearts are kind and true,
For the heaven that smiles above me
And waits my spirit, too;
For all human ties that bind me.
For the task by God assigned me,
For the bright hopes left behind me,
And the good that can do.
Hive to learn their story
Who've suffered for my sake.
To emulate their glory,
And follow In their wake;
Bards. patriots, martyrs, sages,
The noble of all ages,
Whose deeds crown history's pages
And Times great volume make.
live to hail that season
BY gifted minds foretold,
When man shall live by reason
And not alone by gold;
When man to man united,
And every wrong thing riahted,
The whole world shall be lighted
As Eden was Of old.
Hive to hold communion
With all that is divine.
To feel that there Is union
'Twixt natures heart and mine;
To profit by affiiction,
Reap truths from fields Of fiction,
Grow wiser from conviction
Fulfilling Gods design.
live for those who love me,
For those who know me true,
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And waits my spirit too;
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrongs that need Resistance,
FOR the future In the distance,
AnA the good that can do.
DIR. @. Ltnaoxs Eanks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
THE developments of our fashionable edu-

THE developments of our fashionable edu-
cational institutions are astonishing. Their
success in culrivating the qualities which lead
to success IN the popular lines of effort, repre-
sented by champion pugilists and professional
baseball players, has shown species Of scien-
tific education to which full justice has not been
done. But the enlargement of the field shown
by the recent public appearance of number
of Columbia College students in the abbre-
waited female dress of ballet dancers, and their
exhibition of talent in the line of high kicking.
is startling indication of the novel features of
fashionable education. The progress from
bruising to ballet dancing is evidently in an up
ward direction; for which sign of development
the people will be duly thankful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.


Wayne J. wingenroth. prominent contractor
and member Of the Arm OF Wingenroth Miller,
died suddenly at his home, on South street, Will
kinsburg Friday night of heart disease. Mr..
Wingenroth WAS in his Sth year. and beside his
wife, he leaves large circle of friends to mourn
his death. He was a candidate for burgess of the
borou gh at The last election. L. ID. Wingenroth.
the Fourth avenue real estate agent, is a brother
of the deceased. Mr.. Wingenroth was promi-
nenIly identified in secret society circles, being
an Odd Fellow and q member Of Wikinsburg
Lodge No. 3s4, Knights of Pythias,. which order
will attend his funeral. 1t takes place from his
late residence this afternoon at O'Clock, The
mains will be inferred in the Homewood Gene
terry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE number of the men who are to go on
strike in Chicago after May1 is variously stated
from 1900 to 223,OO0. The latter estimate is
that of Socialist Joseph Gruenhut, statistician
of the Health Department of that city. As the
proportion of all male persons engaged in any
sort of occupation is about one-fourth of the
total population, this would indicate that every
laborer, clerk and storekeeper in Chicago is 60
ing to strike. From this we are permitted to
infer either that Chicago is going to do up its
striking thoroughly this year, SO as to have it
all over by 1893, or that Gruenhut's statistics
are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
THE MUD EXPLORERS.
They Strike Good Roads in Mercer County
and Proceed on Their Way.

and Proceed on The1f way
From the Greenville Advance Argus
THE "PITTSBUR9 DISPATCH country road
exploring party" struck Sandy Lake and spent
Sabbath at the Central. The party consisted of
Mr.. l.. E. Stofiel, reporter. Herbert E. King,
photographer, and George Strong. driver. We
found them a courteous and pleasant company.
In answer to our question, "What do you think
of the country roads of Mercer county," Mr..
Stofiel said: you have the best roads in Mer-
Ger county that we have struck yet. The peo-
pie have agitated this question and we find
they have been using road machines. and are
away ahead of Lawrence, Butler and Beaver
counties in this particular. How far have you
driven up to date? In the neighborhood of $50
miles"
Monday morning they left for Franklin: from
there they go to Meadville; Meadville to Erie.
and Erie to Warren. Then down the ALLIE
gheny Valley, taking in Forest, Clarion. Jeffer-
son and Armstrong counties. Then southeast
across the southern ridge of the Alleghenies
to Philadelphia. They were evidently out for
business, not pleasure, as their rig was an or
binary studebaker wagon, not the least sug-
eestive OF ease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

The experience of Western county
which offered bounty on the scalps of wolves
is sad evidence that the arts of swindling are
not con fined to the cities 1t has been discov-
cred that there was an over-issue of stock in
wolf scalps. SO to speak, the same lot of scalps
having been used to obtain the bounty until
the county was swindled out of $4,000. This
teaches that twolegged wolves are more abund-
ant and active than the fourlegged variety;
and bounty on the scalps of the former species
would be a very proper remedy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
SOMETHING TO LAUGH AT.

,c ,rhat vo, oih da hahv a hrt,o, =,
osIee, 49, q I ~ 1yy,SI .,,
play wiz Wl.Io ioi' o., - -- wv "'"es'
IL ana KIN neSe -. a..
"fes; Dus ! uone Neu s1lHs on'o n'
Hdrper'S b@I0T.
Able Editor-I notice that YOU never
write anything about men getting drunk and
having the tremens
Humorist-No. sir,
.sWby not2,,
81 have had lem myself. - Chicago later
Ocean.
,sr1,. .Lt ,, L,o- @bo.>,. .-L.s
Ss - 'FPnoAo
rover IN tnat houses sAiu ono si.1en W enoAhef.
u suppose nobi ne g0es IN a. IL nc "AshF IN me
least apprehenslVe.
my ooesh .",'v soeo0uy 49, nsnH hln
On, ne ,.s,.h O.oo' D. = a.. e1u Nc U.A
catcn any sniNs'
maria"
eyes, Tom"
..Maria-I-ah.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

Mr.. MAURICE THOMPSON in the New
York Independent asserts that ministers of the
gospel are much given to pronouncing tre-
mendous sentence on the rich" This is rather
novel information. 1t was generally supposed
that the pulpit deals rather tenderly with the
owners of the pews on the broad aisle: while
the most tremendous sentence pronounced on
the rich was that given by the founder of the
Christian religion who directed the rich man to
"sell all that thou hast and give unto the poor"
But it is clearly understood. In the Inde-
pendent school of religion, that such doctrines
are out of date.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
State Grangers to Picnic.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.l


The State Grangers will have their annual
picnic at Williams Grove this year, as usual.
The meeting will open on August Is, and con-
tinuc six davs. The management at Williams
Grove has lately been commended by the State
Grange and 20 other oranges, and their support
assured. Extensive improvements will be
made at Williams Grove, and it is evident that
Colonel Thomas does nos meN, to suocumh to
any rivalry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
THE lightning of that Tammany investi

THE lightning of that Tammany investi-
cation is striking the tallest trees After scorch
ing Grant, the evidence was produced yester-
day to the effect that Croker was induced to
look the other way while the plundering was
going on by liberal gifts of money. At the
present rate of progress, the presumption is
very strong that when the investigation is
over, New York City will have to import a new
breed of politicians in order to fnd an honest
office holder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE monarchical classes in Europe are
fighting shy of the labor demonstration on the
lst of May. Even the young Imperial leader
of the social revolution has changed his leader
ship to suppression. The ruling idea in Europe
is that no demonstration of labor can be per-
mitted except the demonstration of readiness
to bear the burden of military empire and aris-
tocratic privilege.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
Miss willard aud the Hoosiers.

From the New York SUM-
Miss Frances E. Willard told the Indianapol-
itans in an earnest and eloquent speech the
other night that I'VE will be given prohibit
tion." We would most respectfully ask Miss
Willard what she is giving the Hoosiers? Are
they to be given to prohibition or is prohibi-
ton to be given to them? And before proLibi-
ton gives or is given, why not give the down.
trodden English sYntax q chance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

P0STAGE-AH persons who mail the
Sunday issue of Tho Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind the fact thnt the post
age thereon is Two ~ Cents. All double
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require n 2.ceut stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

ALL Europe offers a.banqueting board to
Stanley. The perils of superfuityof Of courses
are great but Stanley is an old hand, and with
the example of Emin before his eyes, he will
avoid second story balconies in conjunction
with champagne festivities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE Sioux have resolved to take up farms
and learn agriculture. 1t would be far more
sensible for the Sioux to raise grain than to
raise hair, provided they can get any assurance
that when they get their farms in good order
some white boomers will not come along and
jump the claim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

1T is somewhat discouraging to learn that
the 5000 prize for the best say on the extermi-
nation of the mosquito has been awarded to
lady, whose essay demonstrates that all the
plans for the determination of that insect are
of no avail. The mosquito remains the master
of the situation, will be so, in the latter part
of next summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

Voluntary contributors should Keep copies OF
articles. II compensation is desired the price
expected must be named. The courtesy Of re-
turning rejected manuscripts tCiu be ertended
t0heR stamps for that purpose are enclosed. but
the Editor Of THE DISPATCH tOiU under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of uH-
solicited mGnuSc+iptS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE man who got up corner in diamonds
should be presented with public testimonial
if he is successful. Corners always injuri-
Gus; but in view of the usual style of corners
the man who finds a means of speculative
manipulation in something besides the neces-
saries of life, is public benefactor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

WITH the report of Pittsburger who has
just returned from Brazil. that the new Gov
ernment is more nearly an aristocratic oligarch.
than a constitutional republic, it may be per-
ceived that haste is not desirable in indorsing
a new Government as republic merely be-
cause it calls itself so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

From the New York World.1
It is with pleasure that honest citizens Of this
State learn that the Legislature has decided to
disband on the 9th of May. Let US hope that
nothing will occur to change this praiseworthy
decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
FrnucI, Murphy, Big Boom.

From the Omaha World d-Herald.1
Mr.. Francis Murphy will have audiences too
large for the Opera House If this discussion
continues. 1t is lucky thing for him that the
Ministers Association made a slap at him. He
can well afford to turn the other cheek.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

From the st. Louis Republic.l
In his speech before the Old Hickory Club at
Little Rock, Mr. Watterson predicted that Mr..
Cleveland would be the next nominee of the
Democratic party, and that Governor Hill
would place him in nomination. We see no rea-
son whatever why Governor Hill should be &C
corded this distinction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
Pas, Pleasure. Hi. Only Heritage.

Past Pleasures His Only Heritage.
7 MEET Billy Birch, the old-time minstrel, on
Broadway nearly every afternoon. Billy's
face has been seen ''ou the end' BY nearly
every theatergoer in the country. He hangs
around the BijUu Theater now most OF these
sunny days enjoying the society of the newer
generation. Billy is portly. white-haired and
lame. He says one Of his confounded legs
seems to be older than the other. 1t Is the one
he used to bang the tamborine on while Charley
Backus held up the other wing of the circle.
Birch is chuck full of stories of the stage and
road-stories that he tells with great gusto.
What a story of life such a man could tell If he
could use a pen as well as he can use his tongue.
Birch and Backus were the two most popular
end men who ever travelled. Poor Backus was
shot down on Broadway years ago, while Birch
fingers, a poor man, too old to work and TOO
jolly and vigorous to die.
CHARLES T. MURRAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE gambling establishment at Monte
Carlo is stated to have won sls,OOo0OO in 1889.
Monte Carlo in Europe performs the function
of the Louisiana lottery in this country, of
demonstrating the abundance of fools and the
ease with which they and their money are
parted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

A BUCKET SHOP which goes to smash
under the title OF commission company"
shows that the bucket shop under any other
name leaves the lambs jast as much in the
potage as usual.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
Modesfy OF silver Mon.

From the Philadelphia Press.1
The modesty of the radical silver men Is
touching. They don't want the earth. They
are willing to take the land and leave the water
for the rest of the folks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE suggestion OF Judge Ewing yesterday
to police official who testified that a certain
house was known to the police as one of bad
character, that in that case the police should
have closed it up, shows the divergence be-
tween the judicial view and the precedents
which govern police circles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
4 Rnrnl Personal.

From the Elk Democrat;
whisky Lou" one Of the oldest tramp
printers in the profession" and we'll known
throughout New York and Pennsylvania, called
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

This issue of THB DISPATCH contains
"a pnges, made mp of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
NewsdeuIers or Newsbcys supply pa
irons with a Complete Number should be
promptly reported to this office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27
PITTsBURG. SUNDAY. APR q, 1880

RaF The BUSINESS OFFICE of THE DIS
PATCH has been removed to Corner of
Smith6eId and Diamond Streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

contemptuous glance at me and went away
grumbling at ''rhe nasty old machine"
The grocer says that bloody slot must be
moved" away from his front forthwith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

THE President has attached his name to the
Worlds Fair bill. Chicago will now proceed with
the circus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-27

TN front of the grocery on Ninth avenue
l where I trade the coin of the realm for
sugar and green's, stands a machine like those
around Central Park that will weigh you for
penny in the slot 1t has no connection
your weight before buying and after buy
ing if you SO desire. The nurses
and children are the great patrons of these slot
machines. A day or two ago saw plump
little woman in sober black climb on this one
and climb eff again. very red in the face, As
half grown driver of one of the delivery wagons
b acked up to the curb. she tackled him:
"What do you keep this machine standing
here for2 To fool peOpleT
"Ma-a-am?" gasped the boy
''Of course, you think it's funny. 'spose,"
she retorted Indignantly, and she stepped for
ward as IL about to slap him. The boy drew
sober face In q moment and stammered some-
thing about the business of the machine.
Its to weigh people, is itf lndeed"
You put penny in -"
~ have put penny in and want that penny
back, too, right awayi 1t don't work.
what don't workf' asked the boy, probably
for wanting other words.
"What-why the machine, stupid You don't
'spose it's the telegraph poleH'
Ill don't know nothin' bout ii, !" said the
boy. He glanced uneasily toward the store but
the grocer's clerks had disappeared. shut the
door and were at that moment viewing the
scene from behind the plate glass.
"Well. know" she cried, land you ought to
and got on according 10 instructions and it
don't weigh. and want my cent that's what
knowp
The boy made plunge for the door and dis
appeared. The irate little woman he1ttated
moment a. II about to followi then she cast
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-12
WEST BERGEN.

The Union class meeting was held In
the NJ. Il Church last evening and was
well attended
The regular meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be held
in the NJ. L. Church parlors this after.
moor at three O'Clock. A large amount
OF business will be transacted, and a full
attendance is requested All those inter
ested in temperance work are invited 10
attend.
The yacht. Bessie b, which drifted from
her moorinCs in Newark Bay during the
recent storm, has been found by nel
owners, Frank r Cook and Harry BROOKS
bank. on Staten Island. The young men
are pleased at recovering their boat, as II
is the product Of their own labor: Ibe
yacht was in good condition when found
The Ladies' Parsonage and Social
Union has postponed its first sociaoie.
which was to have been held tomorrow
evening.
Most OF the residences are undergoing
repair. Painters, carpenters and masons
can be seen all around repairing and I'M
proving the houses.
Mrs. VIM. II. Beach, the energetic
church worker, has returned from her
trip through the Eastern States.
The name Of the West Bergen station
o as the new time table makes its ap-
pearance. This change was brought ABOUT
by the Citizens Association, who request
ed the railroad company 10 change the
NAME.
Rev. Fl. ID. Weston. who has been visit
ing friends in West Bergen. returned
home yesterday.
The Young ladies of the NJ. E. church
who are 10 take part in the coming enter
tainment are practicing every day
ali are very proficient with the broom
which forms the main part OF the drill
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-12
GREENvILLE.

A Basket Sociable and entertainment
will be given by Court Greenville, NO.
747S, Ancient Order OF Foresters. at Met
rop0litan Hall this evening. Schlund's
orchestra has been engaged for the occa-
sion.
Il. Church will give an entertainment on
December 3. The proceeds Will be used
for the refurnishing OF the Sunday
School library.
The Public School will be closed today
on account OF the death of Miss Emma
Dalton who was n OF the corps Of
teaehers.
The case of the heirs of Thomas H
Buckmaster against the N. Y. Bay Gene
terry was before Vice Chancellor Pitney
yesterday. The case has been IN lttiga-
Iion for over twelve years. The heirs
claim that 2100 lots in the cemetery be
long TO them and they want an accounting
from 1878. The directors of the cemetery
claim that Thomas II. Buckmaster ONLY
held the lots in trust for the company and
that he had no power to bequenth them
TO anybody. The case ID still on.
The steam heating apparatus has al
been put up in the Grace Il. t. church
and will be used for the first time nexl
Sunday.
The postponed meeting of the Literary
Society viii be held this evening at the
IOOui1s w. ~ LlAala ofCAoD -
ject for debate is Resolved, That the
Lodge Federal election bill is an unwise
measure" All are invited to attend the
meetings.
The regular monthly reception Of the
Greenvilie Dancing Academy will be held
on Friday evening at the new Belvidere
Han, Old Bergen road and Danforth av.
enue.
The regular monthly meeting of the Y.
NJ. e. A. will be held at the rooms tomor-
row evening. Mr.. Edward NJ. Kyle oil
Avenue z. will entertain the members
with a stereoptican exhibition.
The yearly election of officers OF the
Greenville Building and Loan Associa
ton will take place on Wednesday, No
vember 10.
The GreenviIle Turn Verein met fol
gymnasium practice last evening at
Metropolitan Hall.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Linden
Avenue NJ. E. Church will hold a fair il
the church on December 8 and 9.
A special prayer meeting will beoeld
in the Reformed Church on Fridsgnenu
ing, it being the last prayer . se,tng
prior to the dedication Of ~ nburch
One thousand six nn sne new sn cnu is,r
aouars was ~ 1sssazed from the collection
sarnaenna ~ 59gShe cantata rendered by the
E. Church choir last week.