davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Extra Charges on Express Deliveries.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
A custom seems to prevail here on the part Of
the express companies which is not generally
found in other cities When packages are
shipped by Adams Express to P1ttsburg. with
the charges prepaid, an additional charge is
made upon the eonsignee here for delivery If
he happen to reside in the East End. Whether
it is the same in regard to Allegheny. Law
renceville or the Southside, do not know.
Considering that the majority of people do not
live in what was formerly the old city, where
the main offices of the company seem to be
situated, il appears unreasonable that this ex-
ira tariff should be put upon them. At least a
good many people suppose that when they pre-
pay express charges to John Doe or Richard
Roe, 'Pittsburg," the company undertakes to
deliver no matter where within the city the
address of the consignee may happen to be,
SO long as it is within the city limits. The mat
ter has come under very general notice and at
tracted more than usual attention during the
big business of delivery through the holidays.
PITTsBURG, Dec. 81 j. d,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
A Diary for january.

The demand for diaries begins in the last
week of December and continues until January
10 at latest. The sale of memorandum books
and commercial diaries does not fuctuate
much. Merchants and other men in business
always need them, whether trade is good or
bad. There is considerable competition in the
trade and Pittsburg manufacturers have to
compete with those of New York, Philadelphia,
Boston and a good many other cities in the
home market.
For the more romantic side of the diary busi-
ness ample provision is still made, through the
call for artistic diaries for boudoir use is not
what it used TO be. 1t is strange that nobody
has thought of getting up a diary especially
designed for the great majority of young peo-
pie of both sexes---the youthful enthusiasts
who start out to keep diary with the New
Year and hate the sight Of it by January 81 at
the furtherest. For this class of consumers a
diary for January alone would be sufficient,
and the money saved by cutting off the other
II months might be applied to the enrichment
Of the books binding and printing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
THE FIRST ONE A SUCCESS.

Wealth and Beauty Turn Out in Force at the
Sewickley Assembly.
The wealth and fashion of Sewickley assem-
bled in pretty little Choral Hall last night for
the first of the three assemblies to be given
there this season, The affair was elegant and
enjoyable. as would naturally result from the
selection of such patronesses as Mrs. Charles
B. McVay, Mrs D. Leet Wilson. Mrs. Darwin
s. Wolcott, Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mrs. William L.
Standish, Mrs. Edward B. Taylor. Mrs Robert
A. Franks Mrs. Colin McF. Reed, Mrs. L. Hal.
sey Williams, Mrs. William P. Snyder, Mrs.
Arthur B. Starr, Mrs. E. L. Nude.
The committee. who omitted nothing that
would lend 70 the pleasure of the guests and
success of the affair, consisted Of Messrs. Dar-
G. Nude, ]. M Tate and r. P. NeYin, Jr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

The official theory concerning the Civil
Service Commission is like that proverbial one
concerning prohibition. The administration is
in favor of civil service reform in the Repub-
lican platform. but when it comes to letting the
Commission criticise Cabinet officer they are
against its enforcement
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

1T may be true, as Senator Edmunds
asserts, that common parliamentary law forbids
any man to speak "superfuously or tediousy;'
but that has not been one of the Senate rules
The best demonstration of that fact is Senator
Edmunds' geographical neighbor and party
colleague, the Hon. Henry w. Blair
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

THE exact effect of Mr.. Gould's theory as
to railway preeedents is illustrated by a tele-
gram from Portland. Ore, to the effect that
nearly a thousand discharged employees of the
corporation are in want there because they can
not get the money that the corporation owes
for work done. The policy of cutting down ex-
penses by emitting to pay honest debts is a
wonderfully simple and effective one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
e. Gates Wilson United in Marriage to Miss
Lillian M. Mcconnell.


A modest, pretty wedding at the residence of
R. W. Mcconnell, on Federal street, last even
ing, united Miss Lillian M. Mcconnell the
daughter of the household, and E. Gates Will
son. a very popular young business man. hold
ing position of responsibility with Thomas r.
Herd Co. The important words that united
the two young people were spoken at 5o'clock
by Rev. s. B. Mccormick, pastor of the Gen.
trail Presbyterian Church. The bride was
gowned in the customary white which was very
becoming to her brunette style Of beauty,
and without the assistance of any of her girl
friends with whom she is a decided faverite,
she assumed the marital VOWS. The groom
likewise was unattended by even the presence
of best man.
The ceremony was witnessed by a limited
number of guests who had double congratu-
latory duty to perform, as the host and hostess
were married the same evening 30 years ago..
The newly married departed on an evening
train for visit to Ohio friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
1T BECAME TOO POPULAR.
Small Stove Anthracite Coal Has to Be
Abandoned.

Small Stove Anthracite Coal Has to Be
Abandoned.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArcHi
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-The Reading
Coal and Iron Company has issued a circular
notifying the trade that on and after January
l the production of small stove coal
will be discontinued, and that chestnut
coal will thereby be improved in size and quail
1ry All the operators have agreed to do the
same and therefore hereafter small stove coal
will not be optainabie. The reason for tins
action, as stated by an official was
that the small stove size became i'm
mensely popular as soon as it was introduced
by the Rea ding Company several years ago. 1t
is a size between stove and chestnut. .Consum-
ers would have nothing hut small stove. and the
retailers being flooded with orders for 1t, they
in turn made such large requests for 1t of the
wholesalers that the latter demanded about
five tons of small stove to one of any other Kind
from the collieries.
In order to protect themselves the collieries
would sell but limited amount of small stove
unless orders were made at the same time for
other sizes in proportion. This became such a
nuisance that retailers and middemen impor-
tuned the operators to discontinue its produc-
tion, and the request has been granted"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
DANCED THE OLD YEAR OUT.
The Allegheny Cotillon Club Gives Very

The Allegheny Cotillon Club Gives Very
Successful Reception.
The Allegheny Cotillon Club danced the old
year out aud the new year in at the Mononga-
hela House last evening. The pretty assembly
room had retained its Christmas garb of holly
and evergreens and was an effective setting for
the pretty toilets of the ladies' There was a
large attendance of the club members and
guests from other cities.
The Receiving Committee consisted of Mr..
and Mrs. Lacrosse Cote. Mr.. and Mrs R. P.
Duff, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Rowand, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. s. Miller. The members of the Cotil-
lon Committee were Messrs James N Cook,
Orlando McElroy, 8. NJ. Nease and F. K. Gray,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Ouiet New Year Wedding.

The wedding of John l. Rankin, former
Pirtsburger, and Miss Ada Westfall, of WILL
Transport. Pa, takes place this evening at 7
o'clock at the Westfall residence in Williams
port. AS the family of the bride-elect were
also formerly of this place numerous Pitts
burgers will be in attendance at the wedding.
After a brief jaunt in the East the happy
couple will locate at Wilmerdlng, their future
hnma
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
A VETERAN OF TWO WARS
Receives q Handsome Tribute From His
Fellow Countrymen.

Last evening DR.. Leonardo Nardyz the popu-
lar physician of the Italian colony in this city.
celebrated the anniversary of his wedding. A
charming little dinner came off at the doctors
residence, 6l2 Smithfield street.
DR.. Nardyz has been presented with very
handsome token of respect by the Italians of
PIttsburg and Allegheny. The gift is an
artistically embossed medal of solid gold.
adorned with a star of diamonds. The follow
ing inscription, surrounded by wreath of
laurel, occupies the reverse of the medal:
Presented by the Italians of Pittsburg and
Allegheny to the veteran of two wars Leonardo
Nardyz, NJ. D., and ex-surgeon u. 8. Army"
Mr.. Frank Ammon made the presentation on
behalf of the Italian citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
THE POOR OF OHIO.

One Out of Every 81 OF Its People Aided
by Charity.
COLUMBUS, o.. Dec 3l.-The annual report
of the Board OF State Charities. completed this
afternoon, shows that 1854 persons were either
partially or wholly maintained in the State
and county benevolent institutions and penal
institutions during the year at cost of So, l6O
All 81 The outdoor relief in the counties ag-
gregated s42Q971 90
The figures show that one person in every 81
in the State is either a total or partial charge
on the taxes collected from the people and
that they consume a sum equal to more than
one-balf the whole amount paid into the State
Treasury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

MAX O'RELL has finally concluded that
he cannot approve of the hotels in this country,
on account of the waste of food in them.
There is much foundation for this criticism;
but with all the waste 1t has never become nee
essary for our hotels to adopt the practice pre-
vailing in the land of our critic, of charging
extra for soap, towels and candles
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
A Cautious Faith er.

After the pair had separated and when
Christmas was approaching he was puzzled
what to send the baby boy who had come upon
the scene but short while before. Finally,
being of a modest disposition. he consulted a
-je@eler as to what he should send. The Jeweler
asked for all the circumstances, and when he
learned them suggested silver mug. So a
little drinking cup was chosen by the father,
and after some hesitation this inscription was
engraved: "From Friend" The caution of
a man who goes no further than an expression
of friendship for his own son may be called
unique. But these are facts from life in Pitts
burg,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

FIFTEEN mills as the tax rate for 1891,
spoken of in some quarters, fails to keep the
promise of reduction in the tax rate which
was heard not long ago. But it looks as If the
taxpayers would have to accept the situation
and the tax rate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Four O'Clock Tea.

Mrs. Samuel c. Walker gave a delightful
~ o'clock" at her elegant home. on Ridge ave-
nue., yesterday afternoon. A great many ladies'
in defiance of the inclement weather, paid
their respects to Mrs. Walker. and enjoyed the
flowers and music with which the lovely home
was filled. Refreshments of a delicious order
were served, and the affair was altogether very
enjoyable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
The Fount Never Runs Dry.

New York Telegram
Another New York girl was welded to for
eign nobleman to-day. Considering that we
only have Four Hundred fashionables in this
city, it seems simply wonderful that we should
be able to furnish SO many wives to driscrim-
mating foreigners Of position and bearing dis
tinguished titles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

A GEORGIA man is proudly exhibiting
the trousers in which he was married forty
years ago He seems to feel the necessity of a
visible demonstration that his wife has not
worn them out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Mhere the students Leaye Him.

st. Paul Globe.1
w. 81. 81. Murray having registered solemn
vow to mark with memorial stone the spot
where Sitting Bull is buried, the chances are
that he might as well commence on one or two
prominent medical colleges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
SNOW IN THE FAR WEST.

Arizona, Nevada and the Mountains Get a
Touch of the Storm.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3l-Light rain and
snow fell during the night in Arizona and
Nevada, the snow fall varying in Western
Nevada from to 10 inches. and the depth on
the ground is reported at from to feet.
Snow also fell on the Techhapi Mountains
and the mountain district of Eastern Cali
fornia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

cure of laryngeal tuberculosis with the Koch
lymph. The man was said to be dying with the
disease when put under treatment, but is now
ready to be discharged as cured. He can 60
forth and can the baciili antidote blessed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

WHEN the old-fashioned winter is sue
ceeded by such sloppiness as yesterdays the
mind turns back with regret to the era of snow
drifts and cold waves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

ANOTHER Wall street brokerage and
banking firm has gone up to emphasize the diff
ference between Wall street bubbles and solia
business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
What ia in a Name 2

Chicago Inter-0cean.]
No street has a more appropriate name than
"wall street, The mot. ''pushing men to the
wall" has meaning on all street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Equally True Either Way.

There was wedding across the way from
Smiths the other day. The brides parents
were as poor as church mice, but some poor
people are always rich enough to celebrate a
wedding or funeral right royalty. The feast
ing lasted so long and so many guests were
there that it was hardly wonder that Mrs.
Smith said causrically to her daughters: ats a
case of now feast and then a famine over the
way; my dears."
The smallest Smith, bright little girl of
seven or eight, heard her mother say this and
stored the phrase up in her memory. At break
fast Mr.. Smith was informed of the high
hymeneal jinks over the way, ard his smallest
daughter said solemnly: "And mamma says its
a case of feast now and next a familyp'
The truth of this paraphrase of the original
remark did not lessen its confusing effect
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
senator Cameron Is An Right.

Chambersburg Repository.1
Senator Cameron will be his own successor.
Notwithstanding the futile efforts made by
some Republicans to defeat him, who have
only personal interest at heart.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

MAHoNING and Shenango furnaces, it
seems, are not be assisted any by lower freight
rates. The railroads are probably tired of the
car famine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
DEATHS OF A DAY.
DIR. T. p. NIusson.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.t
BELLEFoNTE, Dec. 3.-Dr. T. p. Musson, Of
Aaronsburg, this county, died of rheumatism at
his home this morning, aged 6s years. He was one
of the most prominent physicians and citizens in
this county, having been a resident here all his
life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

TICKET scalpers will find less to do since the
Pennsylvania Railroad has withdrawn its OBJ
jections to its agents selling tickeus on commits
sion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

AS to that new reservoir, is there not
already site in the possession of the city where
a reservoir was half-fnished in the early days
of water extensionf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Who Can Give the Information?

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Can you or some reader inform me what were
the dimensions of the steamboat Diadem,
Captain Rogers, and Emma No. l, Captain
Maratta? think they were built in the sixties.
PITTsBURG, Dec. 80. A SUBSCRIBER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

THE New Year did not need to blow his own
horn last night A million metal-throated
steam whistles did that for him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

THAT nitro-glycerine shot at the Exposi-
tion gas well shook up the subterranean strata
somewhat, and also gave a rather severe shock
to the theory that there is a gas supply there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
10 Entertain a baltimore Lady,

Mrs. Nelson Perrin, of Baltimore, a thoroughly
cultivated and charming lady, who has many
friends in the city, will be the guest next week,
of Mrs. Park Painter. of Ridge avenue. Sew
eral social affairs will be given in honor of Mrs.
Perrin besides a large one that is being ar
ranged for by Mrs. Painter. Notable among
them is a luncheon by Mrs. ia. Chambers who
is a warm personal friend of the Coming guest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
One of the Interesting Features.

A transit of Mercury over the SUMS disk on
May 9, partly visible here, will form one of the
most interesting features of the year and will
be eagerly watched by professional astronom-
ers, but to the amateur there will be nothing
worthy of particular attention. If the planets
have failed to be the attractions this month
that they have proved in other months the
stars of the first magnitude are quite plentiful
and stud the sky most brilliantly until streaks
of gray fret the clouds. the early messengers
of approaching day. No celestial picture that
contained the glorious constellation of Orion
could be considered as lacking IN beauty, and
from twilight until dawn we can watch him
sweeping majestically across the heavenly vault
IN pursuit of the Bull. to which he is doomed
never to get nearer. His belt of stars, bur-
nished by the frosty dark. glitter and twinkle
most brilliantly, his sword is fairly studded
with diamonds. while the brilliant stars that
mark the dimensions of his body are in them
selves quite worthy of attention. Beyond him
is the Charioteer and the starry Gem1ni; line
from the north star between the latter finds
Procyon, while further south shines Sirius the
gem of all the stars, the most glorious twinkier
of the heavens.
Looking south we find the mighty river
Eridapus occupying nearly the whole space
between the equator and the southern horizon.
This constellation is one of the most ancient of
the star groups, while the Pleiades that is in
the opposite side of the heavens is about the
most Interesting. The bright and ruddy star
Aldebaran is in the eye of Taurus. the Bull
This group is called the Hyades, from a Greek
word signifying rain, the influence of these
stars being considered showery.
Besides the Gemini in the east we have the
Crab and the Lion. The Dipper is also prom
inent, with the end star of the handle so close
to the horizon that it is not difficult to find it. In
the west we fnd the inconspicuous zodIacal
constellation of Pisces. below which is visible
a part of Aquarius and above it the Ram. An
drameda and Pegasus are, howeyor, the lead
ing consultations in the west, while more to the
northward is Cassiopeia, in which, with the aid
of telescope. hundreds and thousands of stars
can be seeE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

JAcxsoNvILLE. FLA, Dec. s1.-General r. Z.
spinner ex-Treasurer of the United States. died
al $3.50 this eyening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01

Not Good Worlds Fair Exhibit.
Washington Post.]
1t would be great mistake to invite the
nations Of the world TO witness an uucalied for
family muss. Put aside the force bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
Death of Harriet Lane.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
1 can give this information. Harriet Lane
was murdered September IL, 1874 Her mutt
lated body was found Saturday, September II,
1875 T.. r.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 80
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
whose Fault Was 1t?

A respectable young mechanic married a
pretty Allegheny girl short time ago. They
went to housekeeping at once. snug little
home in Allegheny was their choice, and he
furnished it pretty handsomely on the INSTALL
ment plan. He bought most of the frying
pans. the range, the dishes, the linen and so on
also on the installment plan. His wife played a
little. and to crafty her he bought a piano-to
be paid for in IS monthly installments After
they had been living in their new home day
or two the proud husband sat down after sup
per 20 figure out how he stood financially He
knew to dollar what his income was, for he
worked on salary, AS the column of expendi-
lures rose his face fell, and when he discovered
that after all the installments to various dealers
had been paid he would have the princely sum
of one dollar a month to live on he almost fell
off his chair. But he said nothing about it to
his wife then, and the next day his mother-in-
law descended upon the household. She was
not satisfied with ''her poor child's" circum-
stances; criticised The carpets, the tone Of the
piano. and remarked sarcastcally upon the
absence of lace curtains in the little parlor.
That settled it.
There is an empty little house in Allegheny.
Several installment houses have some slightly
used furniture on their hands again, and a
piano as good as new is once more ready to go
out into cold world at IS a month. Sad to say
also there are young man and young woman
who wish they could as easily as their hired
household goods resume their stotu quo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-01
News Rooms and Publishing House
--zs 77and 7eDiamond Street.
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
n,uv D1sP,rcH. One 90
DhHY D1spaTCu Per on.rter- zoo
DAILY DISPATCH, one Month. Io
DAILY DISPATCH, including Sunday, year. 10 W
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, 3 m tbs : 5O
DArT1- n1sp.TCrI intending sunday lmrth 80
SUNDAY DISPATCH One Year................. 25O
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One lear................ %
THE DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
Jscents per week, or including Sunday edition. at
2dcents per week.