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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY,. OCT. 2S. 1890
MR.. PATTIsON's PROMPT ANSWER,

The political sensation Yesterday was the
institution of a criminal libel suit by ex-
Governor Pattson against the Philadelphia
papers which published the remarkable
story intimating that he had been bribed for
his action, when Governor, upon the South
PENNSYLVANIA legislation. Ex-Governor
Pattison has had long and notable public
career. both at his home in Philadelphia
and at the State House at Harrisburg. His
record has been such that probably no one
who knows him, or il, would credit the
slightest reflection upon his integrity. This
is the first instance in which such an intima-
ton in respect 10 any matter in which Mr..
Pattison has been concerned has ever been
made Coming, as it Goes, within few
days of the polling, when, had there been
ground for the story. it might have been used
with effect at any time for months back, and
appearing now unsubstantiated by single
witness, or ever by the name OF anyone who
processes to believe il, the public, as pointed
ont in Yesterdays DISPATCH, will have no
trouble in deciding the publication to be
one of those eleyenth-hour roorbacks which
alG HllftSSN " SAiANAAASA s'HN MANY
picturesque the close of campaign.
But while Ex-Governor Pattison, under
the circumstances, might have passed over
everything charged with amusement or con-
tempt, be has taken course which serious
" adds to the embarrassment OF his oppo-
rerts. Though the days are few to the cleo
tion. he can insist upon an immediate hear
ing. If the makers of the charge fail to
produce some substantial evidence for it.
the recoil will be decidedly injurious to
their side. Whatever their course, Mr..
Pattison will secure for himself chance to
give a complete and effective denial to the
allegations. Doing this within a space of
few davs he @urther will nave shown how
easy it was for Mr.. Dalamater, il innocent,
to have sileuced the damaging accusations
against his, Delamater's, own record as a
public 'iticer and as a candidate for Office,
1nr viii III Emery and others persisteutly
avowed themselves responsible.
Doubtless, it is with this in view, more
than through any feeling that the South
Penn story IS serious, or that the public
would be misIed, that Mr. Pattison has in
stiIuted his libel suits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
HUMOR AND FANCY.
Primary-The collection.
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Primary-The collection.
Secondary-The nomination.
Tertiary-The election Chicago Globe.
ITS very hard,'' sighed the gas meter; 'I
always register but can't vote.-Puck.
1t is natural enough that a man who runs
for Office should take advantage of race preju-
dices.-Chtca0o Times.
Allow much Miss Homely looks like
her mother.
B.-Yes, the resemblance is positively frightful.
-Teras Stfttngs.
"I'm afraid your remark cut Mr.. Chest
nut to the quick"
s.Nonsense! Mr. Chestnut Is PhIladelphian.n
--NeIo York Sun.
The cards of invitation to a fashionable
wedding in Washington bear the surprising
words mo presents To some persons this in
noyation will rob matrimony Of one of its great
est charms.-FeD YORK World.
Tuffer-How, was the boxing exhibition
a good show?
Slugger-First rate.
Tuher-Any marked features in the entertain-
ment?
sIugqer-You'd say so IL you saw some of the
fellows that got hit.-Chieago GLo6e-
A Young woman who had check for s14
on a certain Detroit bank presented it ut the
cashiers desk. and he politely said:
s.You will please indorse it, miss.''
She took it over to the desk and wrote on the
back:
IL want this money awful bad yours truly please
pay the bearer.-Detroit Free Press.
Hojack-A great deal of attention is being
devoted to airships nowadays.
Passifer-Yes, just has been the case for
thousands OF years.
Hoiaek-I didn't know that aerial navigation
was a matter of investigation so long ago as that
Passifer-O, yes; there has been trouble over
heirships ever since Esau and Jacob traded In
birthrights Chicago Inter Ocean,
The first performance of a new play was
a perfect failure, nevertheless well-dressed gen.
teman in the audience persisted in calling for the
author. Another party sitting alongside Of the
vociferOus gentleman said to him:
lin the name OF common sense. why do you
persist in calling for the author OF this wretched
play?''
That's just 1t. l must see the man who Is
capable of writing such rubbish. The suthor:
Bring out the author! Hurrahi Brsvoi''-TsSas
SVtiacs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
UNIQUE DISPUTES.

One of the idiosyncransies-to use q scien-
tlfc term which is only adequate to the
remarkabls character OF the phenomena
which have recently been developed in this
country, is the remarkably divergent views
on questions of ordinary fact which are de-
velopcd by the differences in politics. The
old story about the two men who had dis
pute as to the colors on two different sides of
the shield is perhaps credible; but when it
comes down to such questions of ordinary
fact as the muddiness of streets, the prices of
commodities or the profits on industry, it
seems as ifeven politics ought not to pre-
vent practical agreement as to what actu-
ally exists.
Yet these are exactly the questions of fact
upon which different political opinions lead
one side to assert that one thing is true and the
other TO say that it is false. A rather anus
ing illustration is found in the municipal
elections of New York. There an organiza-
tion of ladies has been formed to work for
municipal re'orm, and the newspapers on
their side of the contest say that the ladies
perceive the need of reform from the dirti-
ness of the streets which soil their dress and
cause a gathering of filth in their skirts
whenever they go out for walk. But the
newspapers supporting the existing muni-
cipal administration informs the ladies that
the talk about the uncleanliness of the
streets is pure exaggeration, and that the
streets are fine and well-kept thorough
fares. We can hardly imagine that any
stress of politics could raise a dispute
whether Pittsburg streets are dirty or not;
but when we find the two parties in the same
city unable to agree whether there is mud
or unsoilcd purity on their streets. it makes
almost anything possible.
The same peculiarity appears in other
phases of politics. The Democratic journals
are raising a great outcry about general
advance of prices; aud the Republican or
gans are equally positive in asserting that
there is nothing of the sort This diver
gence as actual facts finds an explanation in
the limited point of view illustrated that
one Democratic organ bases its opinion on
an advance in the price of beer; while the
Boston Advertiser shows that such talk is
opinion, that there is no advance in the
price of beans. In this State the Standard
organs are trying to convince the oil pro-
ducers that great wealth and prosperity has
been conferred upon them by the Standard
Oil Company; but obstinate producers per-
sist in believing that when the premium is
knocked off their oil, whenever the Stand
ard has wiped out competition, they are
losers to the extent of the reduction.
This inability to agree upon common facts
is so marked that it may be useless to say
much about it; but the suggestion should be
made to such disputants that until people
are able to recognize facts as they are dis
cussion is useless. Reasoning that is not
based on real facts is worthless; and until
our political system develops a method to
insure an agreement as to such things as the
mud on the streets, all its discussions are
not likely to rise above the level of iawing
match.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
A TART reply is all that should be expected
from sour man.

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from sour man.
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faoo a,sbos tho b.nd sIeaflies the eve br,pbteps
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
The Worlds Museum.

The greatest curiosity at this popular house
is little Annie Nelson. who, although one of
the smallest people in the world, has voice OF
unusual sweetness and power. Che Nah, the
royal Chinese dwarf, remains here also and
John Thompson, the blind checker player, who
is willing TO play match with anyone at the
popular game, and can whittle to beat most
Yankees The baby monkey, and some re-.
markably venomous and terrible snakes of rare
species are on exhibition.
In the theater the Howard Brothers Speciality
Company gives an entertaining performance
The Howard brothers themselves are very
cleverartists on the Mexican ladder trapeze
and they are followed by Jerome, who does
some wonderful coptortion acts, Acker and
Collins the musical comedians, Roseand and
Morton, the change artists, and Val Vino. who
does some curious featS of Japanese Juggling
joyed the Worlds big programme yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
BLAINE'S CANTON SPEECH.

NEW YORK Star: Secretary Blaine's ap-
pearance in the Mckinley district is an evi-
dence of the desperation of the Republican
contest there.
WHEELING I1telLigencer: Blaine knocks
the socks off Schurz. Germany has turned
her back on the policy which Schurz wants his
adopted country to adopt after the rest of the
world has discredited it.
WHEELING Register: What Mr.. Blaine said
in his "rwenty Years of Congress-, of the pros
perity of the country under the Walker tariff
he cannot explain away now. He was not try
ing to make votes for the Republican party
when he wrote the book. Now lie is-under
pressure. His speech at Canton is simply
Blame contradcting Blaine and history.
CLEVELAND Plain DeaIer: Mr. Blaine, al
though urging that Mr. Mckinley be returned
to the House, had not word TO say for the
Mckinley bill. He could not. without stulti-
flying himself, eulogize measure that he had
publicly declared over his own signature did
not contain "a section line that will open
market for another bushel of wheat or another
barrel of pork"
TOLEDO Commercial: Hon. James G. Blaine
made a telling speech in Major McKinley's dis
trict, heartily indorsing Ohio's champion of
protection for reelection. The Democracy
have been hugging the deluslon that such ILL
telling existed between these great men as
would prevent one favoring the other. Mr..
Blaines course dissipates the foolish belief.
Republicans are pulling together.
NEW YORK Tribune: Mr.. Blaine's presence
in MIR. McKinley's district rallying the Re-
publicans of Ohio to the support Of that great
leader, effectually dispels the free trade illu-
sion that there has been any break in the party
ranks. His reply to the assumption of Mr..
Schurz and Mr.. Wells that the good times fol-
loving 1874 were caused by the enactment of q
low tariff is most effective and powerful
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer: Mr.. Blaine has
taken away lot of Democratic thunder and
has turned their guns on themselves. Stand
nm now. We Democrats and answer. Are We for
reciprocity hand-in-hand with protecrion2 No,
eyery one of ye, save a few who are not yet
blind. are for unrestricted, unconditional free
trade Mr.. Blaine knows it. the Republican
party knows it. everyone knows it who is can
did.
CINCINNATI Enquirer: The strong point Of
the occasion was on tile banner which the Dem
ocrats displayed in the streets, quoting from
Mr. Bla1ne's letter to Senator Frye touching
the Mckinley hill: There Is not section or a
line In the entire bill which will open up the
market 10 another bushel of wheat or another
barrel of -four" True, Mr.. Blaine and Senator
Aldrich .scoopered up" the bill after that OBJ
servation was made, but they still left it in an
experimental shape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

The BarttelOt-stanley controversy has
reached queer and far from edifyipg stage In
an interview from Stanley asserting that in his
remarks on Barttelot's failure in his book he
suppressed facts out of consideration for that
officers character. While he does not give
those facts he asserts that if the man who shot
Barttelot were tried before fair-minded En-
glish jury he would be acquitted. Having got
the disput to this unsavory stage it is plain that
the whole of the case must come out But it is
to be remarked with regard TO Stanleys previ-
Gus course, that if he said anything in his book
about Barttelot, he should have given all the
material facts. There was no middle course
possible between that and leaving Barttelot en-
tirely alone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THAT is remarkable, if accurate. straw
of the coming election which the New York
World got by getting the figures from the Re-
publican Chairmen of all the counties in Penn
sylvania. each of the probable vote in his coun-
ty, and finding on summing them up that they
gave Pattison majority of 1000. 1t will be
well, however, for the Pattison men to bear in
mind that favorable prediction estimates.
even by Republican chairmen, are not half so
decisive as the votes in the ballot box.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

on the work of paving as extensively as our
city, has now about sOJS miles of asphalt pave
ment which, according to the experience there,
is the cheapest pavement to maintain. Of the
15OO COO square yards of this paving s25 900 were
laid this year and practically all the rest in the
four years preceding. If Buffalo's experience
concerning the economy of asphalt pavement
can be relied on Pittsburc's block stone pave
mants are behind the times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

OF course the Eastern papers all say that
the shutting off of the natural gas from the
pudding furnaces indicates a shortened
supply. They are unable to penetrate the
depths of corporation policy that cuts of large
consumers and at the same asserts that it has
more gas than ever"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THE observations of Prof. Holden, of
Lick University. have discovered in the moon
parallel walls with tops two hundred feet thick
and not more than twelve hundred yards apart
The lunatics seem to have determined that
they will beat any Chinese wall that this planet
has produced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

STATISTICS of the duels in Italy for
u years past reveal the interesting fact that
while the average of wounds in the duels-any
blood-drawn scratch being counted wound
is IL to a duel, less than one man to the
hundred of the duelists was killed. This may
seem to the rest of the world like failure of
natural Justice; but the duelists will recognize
that it still holds out dueling to them as safe
and pleasant amusement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
Pittsburg to Rob ConnelIsville.

Bright, witty, vivacious and of great beauty,
and belonging to one of the oldest and best
established families in this part of Pennsyl-
vania, is young lady of Connellsvile, whose
frequent visits to relatives in this city have
endeareG her to large circle of admIriDg
friends and to one in particuIar-so much 50
that he, a wealthy young glass manufacturer,
has persuaded her to come to Pittsburg to re-
side permanently. And the young LADY. who
last season was SO charming a bridemaid at
vicinity, will be more charming bride this
season
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
First of the Season.

The first soiree musicale of the season at the
Pittsburg Female College will be given this
evening, in the college chapel. Mr.. Theodore
Salmon is the director of the affair, and those
on the programme are Miss Lucille Eldridge,
violinist; Miss Mary Kier, elocutionist; Mr..
Karl Retter, pianist and Mr.. Harry Brockett,
TENOR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
MUCH CHARITABLE WORK
Accomplished by Mt. Washington G. A. r.
Ladies the Past Year,

Ladies the Past Year.
The reception given last evening by tho Mt.
Washington ladies of the Grand Army was
largely attended. The guests were served with
refreshments by the children OF the local
veterans, neatly attired in red, white and blue
costumes, and addresses were made by Past
Department President Mrs. c. W. Gerwic of
the Widows Home Committee; Mrs Linhart
President of Colonel w. H. Moody Circle; c.
R. Shepler, Commander of Post i55. G, A. R.;
Mrs. Thomas 9. Sample, of Allegheny &C Coroner
Mcdowell, and others.
The work of the Mt. Washington ladies for
the current year was reviewed, and showed
vast amount of charitab BILE work done in visiting
and caring for the sick and assisting the
Widows Home fund. with other charitable
projects. Robert E. Naysmth was presented
with an engroSsed address on vellum beauti-
fully illuminated by Mrs. Linhart, of Duquesne
Heights. expressive of the thanks of the circle
for assistance in augmentlng the Widows
Home fund as well as appreciation of Mrs
Naysmith's excellent work during two years
membership of Colonel Moody Circle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
Grand Onera House.

The excellent irish comedian, Joseph Muir
ply, played Larry Donavan in the "Shaun
Rhue" last night with his accustomed force and
artistic skill. He was supported by Miss Belle
Melville and good company, and large au-
singing of "A Handful or Earth" by Mr..
Murphy was especially we'll received. The
'Shaun Rhue" will be repeated this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THE Philadelphis Press remarks it as
having political significance that the name of
Mr.. Eyre, one of the Philadelphia Independents,
is pronounced as if it were spelled air. This
isnot half SO pertinent, however, as the fact
that the productions of the Delamater papers
are spelled wind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THE fact that one of the justices of the
New York Supreme Court is being sued on a
stock-gambling debt. and pleads his inability to
pay because he has only $4,000 year to sup
port his family on, is not calculated to increase
the public respect for the New York judiciary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

Now do the cannidates and organs
furiously proclaim that they are immaculate
and their opponents devilish. This delrium
will continue for the rest of the week and
sanity may be hoped tolresume its sway week
from tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Captain John Ferguson,

:sFEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
PHILLIPsBURG. PA, October q. Captain John
Ferguson died at his residence here yesterday at
O'Clock p. NJ of complication of diseases.
Captain Ferguson was 80 years of age For
about 50 years he had been prominent riyerman.
having for several years owned and Commanded
the steamer Tom Scott.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
OF Interest to Evangelicals.

Rev. W. NJ. Stanford, A. H., editor of The
EpungelicaL will deliver an address this even.
ing in the Fulton Street Evangelical Church.
on the disruption now going on in the Evan
gelical Association, its causes and what it will
lead to. All Eyangelicals of both cities are es.
pecially requested to be present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
William Bruce Jack,

william'Bruce Jack died yesterday morning at
his home in Allegheny at the age of "A years. He
was a son of DR.. William Jack, of a Chestnut
street Allegheny. The funeral will take nia.e
Tuesday evening at 7:So. Interment at Ebcnezer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

TWENTY-FIVE millions of a requisition
for the work of the Pension Bureau during the
next two months means $50, 900 year for
pensions. This is fairly liberal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
Rev. L. l. Crawford.

SANDY LAKE. PA, October z7,-Rev, l., l,
Crawford minister of the United Presbyterian
Church and editor Of the Ne,os, Sandy Lake died
long Illness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THE U. P.'s will not allow man to marry his
deceased wife's sister, He can marry any other
wife's sister, however.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THERE is instruction for Pittsburg in the
fact that the city of Buffalo, which is carrying
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
GUESTS AND GOOD CHEER
Assist in Making a Wedding Anniversary al
Enjoyable Affair.

LHJOydDIt AIllIr.
A joyous occasion, that of the twentieth we'd
ding anniversary. was celebrated last evening
by Mr. and Mrs. j. g. Boles, of Bellevue. Their
lovely home was bright with many lights,
radiant and fragrant with many flowers, and
filled with guests and good cheer
Mr., and Mrs. Boles were the recipients of
elegant presents in great numbers and the
evening was one of rare pleasure to ALL Ger
merits orchestra furnished the music and Ken
nedy the supper
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

JOHN SHERMAN says no good ever came of
a third party. How about the first baby, Johnf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
BABIES are inveterate gum chewers.

The mosquito is always out foor blood.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
THE freer the schools the freer the people

THE free traders would condemn the tariff
without a trial. This is not fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THEY dfda't have to call Pattison thief and
a scoundrel more than once. did they? Honest,
fearless men always meet direct charges
promptly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

THE weather was in bad way yesterday. 1t
didn't know whether to snow or rain. As re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

SURELY some law can be quickly made to
reach the original package purveyors. Mob
law is the only thing in sight now, however.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28
suit it sulkily coquetted with both and at times
it was hard to tell 'tother from which.

, The walters on the railway dining cars are
supposed to be well trained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

HUSBAND and wife are the best judges of
each other Nobody else has right to express
an opinion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

WHY not let the candidates settle their dis
putes in a 2O-foot ring with two-ounce gloves?
A prize fight is about on the same moral plane
as a campaign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

Mr.. FORAKER Is quite cheerful since Con-
gress adjourned without calling for the report
of that ballot box investigating committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-28

NOAH was the first navigator on record who
ran mis- vessel aground.