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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
Boomers Then, Hustlers Now.

New Orleans Delta.1
The boomers are invading the Cherokee
strip Pretty soon they will be hustlers-
hustling out with United States troops after
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Alexander Black.

Alexander Black died yesterday morning at the
age of 70 years. He was one Of the most widely
known men in the city. The funeral will occur
son, James L. Black, $50 Main street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
White and Flood a Few, Too.

NashviIle Amerlcan.J
There were just seven anti-Cameron boilers
from the Republican legislative caucus in
Pennsylvania. Three for Harrison, three for
Wanamaker and one for the Philadelphia
PresS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
Way 1t Looks Out West.

Kansas City Times.
Perhaps Don Cameron did nothing wrong
when he speculated in silver, but in that case
why did he want the fact kept secret until he
had been reelected Senator?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

BOTH of the political parties might
justly breathe devout prayer to be rescued
from their friends in Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

The Worst Sarcasm on the Metropolis.
Boston Traveller.J
The severest commentary on New York's
meanness that we have yet seen is found in
the proposition made by Confederate veterans
to raise money for the completion of the Grant
monument
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

WHY is the Force bill like hollow square on
the battle field? Because it's bristling with
bayonets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

A powNHEARTED individual is the center
of gravity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
The Ruling Naturalization.

Emporia, KAN, Republican,
New York man imagines that he is dead.
Occasionally we run across a dead man in
Kansas who labors 1nder the hallucination
that he is alive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

THE DISPATCH is regularly on sale at
.Brentzno'S Union Square. Neac York, and IL
Ave. de rOperd, Parts, France, uhere anyone
Uho hos been disappointed at a hotel neaos
stand can obtain it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
Began the Conversion OF Enpland

But who was COLUMBIA. and of what conse.
quence was his landing that one should 90 on
pilgrimage to see the place of it COLUMBIA
was the missionary who began the conversion
of England, Of Anglo-Saxon England. The
Britons who had been converted and civilized
by the Roman conquerers, fed before the inva-
sion of the Pagan SaXons into Wales and into
Ireland. The first to come back, and bring the
Gospel with him. was this brave pioneer who
made this island the headquarters of his cam
paigns. Scotland owes the Gospel to COLUMBIA
Here he landed; here he set up his primitive
monastery.
Like Pittsburg of the Past.
Back to Oban. and thence by steamer. a
pleasant days journey through the Crlnan
Canal and the Kyles of Butte to Glasgow. The
Crinan Canal is more like a long, narrow lake
than canal The banks are like the banks of
a river. The water rushes up against the gravel
and the green grass and the boat moves in the
shade of the trees Glasgow looked like Pitts
burg of the past. The streets in the early
morning were dark and murky. Through the
veil of smoke you could see the church spires
busy town crowded with hurrying people.
But we are near the time for setting ont for
home. Sightseeing is pretty nearly at an end:
and you are not sorry after some months of it.
After ALL home is better. And when you. face
Is turned that way you have but faint inter-
est in things foreign. Then week on board
the great White Star steamer Majestic vast
elegant clubhouse on the water. Fair skies
and smooth seas. and big figures every day in
the record of the run" and at last one morn
ing. a sight of the most beautiful harbor on
either side of the Atlantic, with the tall figure
of Liberty with uplifted torch set In the midst
of 1t.
We make the pest Of it out of the clutches
of the brigands of the Custom House. and we
are In New York. And SO, by days Journey.
home; to the most attractive interesting and
promising city on either side of the wide oceant
And this pleasant journey. which was long
enough by land and by water, but which has
been drawn out to an unconscionable length ON
paper, comes to an end. G.H
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

Put Them Where the Law Requires.
Altoona Tribune.1
The suggestions Of Governor Pattison's in
augural concerning thecare Of the State fund,
should receive the early aud earnest attention
Of the Legislature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
Hasn.t Found His Proper FieId.

st. Louis Republic.5
Mr.. Morton has bitterly disappointed those
who expected that he could be greater a. Vice.
President than 40 keeper Of the Hhoreham bar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

WHEN is a lover like a tourist? When b
takes buss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

Vol As No. S5S.-Entered at Pittsburg Postofhce,
November Il. 1857, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

STANLEY's enunciation while in Pittsbure
called forth denunciatlon. He is improving
however.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

WHY is dentist like a pioneer farmerf Be
cause he is compelled to pull stumps
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

JAY GOULD only weighs 13O pounds. He's
worth his weight in gold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

SPORTING men seldom select dyspeptics to
hold wagers, as they are not good steak holders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

WHY is a disabled cable car like disconso-
late individual? Because it has lost its grip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

In Europe only the arlstocracy go to court.
In America everybody goes there This is
| great country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
LOVE will make a fool of a wise man.

Mr.. MORTON seems to be meeting with more
reverses in public than in private life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

AFTER Mr.. and Mrs. Fall, of Boston, married
they decided to prolong the courtship indefin-
itely. They are both lawyers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

1T seems strange, but some people are Of.
Tended ii you call them countrymen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
BUSINESS Office-Corner Smithf1eld
and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House
zs 7and 20 Diamond Street.

Us, n and 70 Diamond Street.
EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE. ROOM 81,
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK. where
complete fIes of THE DISPATCH can always be
found Foreign advertisers appreciate the con-
venience Home advertisers and friends of THE
DISPATCH. while in New York, are also made
welcome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

VISIONARY individuals are frequently scared
by their own shadow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

WOMEN would never do for soldiers. They
would change their uniform every few weeks
and would never grow old enough to be placed
on the retired list.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

THE bucket shop gambler always goes against
the grain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

UNDER the light turned on by Littler, Don
Cameron grows littler.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

THE W orld's air will be a dismal affair
the Force bill becomes law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

EVEN the sign language fails to enlighten a
man who is deaf to reason.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

The Indian will occasionally stand treat. but
he cannot stand Uncle Sans treatment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

The average woman pays more attention to
that on her back than TO that which is on her
mind.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
JOHN fARRA DISCHARGE 0.

Judge Pail Saws the Contract Had Not
Been Broken, Therefore He Could Not
Hold Him
There were but two solitary female
drunkards confined in the City Hall cells
last night. They were Hanna Bucher
and Mary Price, both old offenders, and
daughters of Africa They were arrested
by Officer Rice on Vandever avenue.
where they were sdrunk and disorderly,
and we're each fined So and costs
John d. Farra was charged with the
larceny Of horse from George
Devalinger on Saturday night. Testimony
showed that the two men had made a
contract that Farra was to pay 50
week for the uEe of the horse, and AT
the end of certified time the horse be-
longed to Mr.. Farra Mr. Farra failed
to pay So for one week. Devalinger
proceeded to the stable of Farra's father
and took the horse away The horse was
afterwards returned to Farra, whereupon
he drove it to visit some relatives in
Maryland.
Judge Ball viewed the case and Mr.
Devslinger was again called to the stand.
Judge Ball asked him if the contract
had been broken whereupon he replied
that it had not. Judge Ball then dis
missed the case. Detective Hawkins
said the horse was captured at Upper
Principle, Md, and that. it was now
at North East The animal will be
brought to this city in few days.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
TWIN BE a Big Event .

Preparations are now iu progress for
the celebration of the second anniver-
ssry of st. Peters T. A. B. Society, the
largest organization of young men in the
city, on the evening Of December s, in
the Opera House. Delegations from each
society of the Diocesan Union of Della
ware have been invited and are expected
to be present and everybody is cordially
invited to attend the exercises in the
Opera House. These will consist Of ad
dresses by Father Flynn of Whining
ton, Father Farley of Hockessin,
Father Brady of New Castle and Organ
izer Judge of Scr .nton, Pa. In addi-
tion to these features, there will be
singing by Miss Lizzie McCue, of this
city and by Miss Sweeney and the Brown
son Male Quartette of Wilmington.
Immediately after the exercises the mem
bers and guests will repair to the base
msnt of st. Peters Church where they
will be served with a fine supper BY
Caterer George Wilmot The society
will hold its annual election Of officers
next month
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy Of siuslc

The Academy Of Music contained one
Of its largest audiences last evening aud
the standing room" sign had to be dis
played soon after 8 o'clock. The attrac-
tiou was the Howard Big Burlesque Com
pany in sketch aud variety perform
ance The company is strong one aud
It was greeted with generous applause
The bnrle que drama The Donkey
Party opened the entertainment aud IL
caused loud and frequent peals Of laugh.
ter to burst from the audience. The
speeialties were excellent. the work o.
Lowrey aud Evans being especiall,
creditable. The feature Of the evening
however, was the FINAL burlssque blue
Diane. in which Eva Ray Hamilton
and score Of lovely women appeared
and delighted the audience The cos
tunes are especially handsome and the
scenery, especially IN the stage pictures
is brilliant This attraction will remain
at the Academy for this and tomorrow
evenings, with matinee tomorrow
afternoon
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Charles E. Willard. James F Willard
and William B. Willard visited New
Castle last Sunday on their bicycles.
Wesley Smith aud Harry Johnston of
this city and several residents Of New
port went on a cunning expedition down
the bay to-day
Rev. William H. Johnson will deliver
the third of his series Of lectures in the
university extension course on French
history in the assembly room of the High
School tonight.
The first of series of evsngelistic
services TO be held in the Presbyterian
churches of the city was he'd in the Fret
church last night. Rev. Lafayette
Marks preached the sermon.
Charles Pratt, Joseph Ryan. Frank
TalleY and James Diviney went gsnning
along the marsh after muskrats and sue
cseded in capturing four large muskrats,
each of which weighed Eve pounds.
William Orr Of No. 4l6 East Third
street, received such injuries by his gun
exploding at Blackbird yesterday, that
two fingers of his left hand had to be
amputated at the Delaware Hospital
Delaw are will be asked to contribute
some natural product to ornament the
women's building at the Worlds Fair.
The building win cost $500, 900. a con
tribution of blue Brandywine granite has
been spoken of.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
A FALSE CHARGE.

Register of wills C0Och Saws THAT Let
tsrs Of Administration Are Granted In
Regular Form.
Register Of Wills Coorh protests against
the charge made by the Dover Delawarean
that the registers of wills Of the different
counties are granting letters Of admins
tration to parties unauthorized, In order
to collect direct tax due to those who are
unknown. BE says
"The same precautions are taken in
these cases that are taken in all cases
where persons apply for letters Of ad-
ministration, I aud that no letters are
granted TO unauthorized persons.
Direct Tax Commissioner Wilds will
be at the Office of Register ofWills Cooch,
this city, to morrow, and will remain
here unit Saturday evening.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17

saloon at No. IL Market street Carr
and Townsend saw him there. He dis
played money. When he left they fol-
lowed him. He went to Front and Mar
ket streets. The two men approached
him there. They told him that he had
lost some money He said he guessed
not. de then proceeded TO Marke and
Water streets, and west on Water
street. When midway between Market
and ShlpleY streets, Carr threw his arm
around Lewis's neck and choked him,
while Townsend relieved him Of $4O
walch. $3 chain and $40 20 in money.
He was then struck down by one of the
men The assault occurred between ~
and IL o'clock at night. he started TO
follow the men after they had assaulted
him, when one Of the men said.
go back, you or VIII
kill you.
Upon cross examination he simitttd
that he had been paying his
addresses to several Wilmington courte-
sans IL. the back room Of a cigar store.
which Is also house of ill-fame. He was
assaulted while looking for hotel.
Clara Whitcraft, one of the inmates
Of the house in which Lewis meV
the accuted men, was next called
She testified that he was in the house on
the night of the 18th along with the
prisoners. She did not see him produce
any money in her presence. She was
asleep and was awakened by Joe Town
send with the expression There's a
man here that has plenty of money.
Carrie Roberts, another inmate, testi
fed that the prisoners were in the house
She saw Lewis display his money. lewis
left the house and was fol
lowed by the prisoners. She asked
Lewis II he was coming back, when one
of the prisoners exclaimed When we
get through with him we will bring him
back She could not tell which one had
aid it.
Officer Hahn testified that he arrested
Townsend at Water at Market street, on
the advice Of Lewis, on the charge OF
robbing him Lewis was out OF breath
and seemed mnch excited
Officer Massey also testified that be
heard the cry of "Police" when the
officer arrived Lewis pointed oui
Townsend to him, and said that be, with
another man, had robbed him Charles
Whann. house sergeant at the station
testified that en- that night he search &c
Townsend at the station and found a. 81
in his pockets. The watch and chain
were found on him. Townsend coulc
not give an answer as to where he goi
the money.
Detective Hatton was called and
stated that he went to Chester to arrest
| Carr, the other prisoner He was knowr
as Smith in Chester aud stated thai
he told him that Townsend had grabbe4
the man around the neck and haC
taken the articles. Mr.. Har
rington then addressed thi
court and after explaining the nature of
the case asked that verdict OF guilty
be drawn against them. Mr.. Cooper
| spoke on the question as to whether the
street on which the assault took plsc'
was public highway or not. Quite
discussion was aroused over this ques
tion, but Judge Cullen read an extrac
from the laws stating that the street wa
a public highway.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
A Record OF fEndustrlss.

The Historical Society held is monthly
meeting last night Judge Wales pre-
sided. A number of reports of books
received were read from the secretary
Miller g Bonsall OF Baltimore sent a
communication asking II the society had
n complete register Of Delaware soldiers
They reported that a re lister was in the
State House at Dover Amos Brinton
stated that he has the history Of the
mills, railroads, steamboats, and other
industries along the Brandywine from
the time OF the Swedes. A committee
was appointed to ask Mr.. Brinton the
value Of his matter to be used by the
society. The next meeting will be held
on December A.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
THE POOR DRIVERS.
The Police Commission win ct Them
starVe on @1x Week.

The Police Commission VIII ct Them
starve on @1x Week.
The Board Of Police Commissioners
held its regular weekly meeting last
evening.
The petition Of the two drivers Of the
patrol wagon asking for an increase Of
salary from $50 to $63 "a month was
taken mp, discussed, and upon motion OF
Mr.. Lawson was deferred until next
years appropriations are made.
Commissioner Jester reported com
plant from Colonel Cody Anfenger
The complaint lodged was against Officer
Bsale The gallant colonel claims that
on last Wednesday evening he went TO
the German Hall on Sixth street 70 at
tend the annual ball OF the German
Sgngerbund Officer Beale was guarding
the outside door He refused to allow
the colonel to enter. The colonel took
the matter as joke and attempted to
force his way by Officer Beale The
strong rik ht arm Of the law became very
much incensed and, after braeing his
feet well, pushed the military editor
from the doorway He reported the
officer conduct to Captain Francis, and
asked that Beale be Withdrawn from the
hall While he was doing this Beale
entered the police station and again
threatened the colonel with arrest. and IL
IS said, used language unbecoming an
officer
Next morning Beale was forced to
realize that he had insulted one OF the
leading German citizens He went to
Colonel Anfepger and apologizsd This
apology was accepted with bad grace
The commissioners carefully considered
the charge and instructed Chief Of
Police Blackburn to make a careful In
vestigation and report at the next meet
ing.
Several small bills we're passed, after
which the commission adjourned
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
airard opera Heuse.

OF Two Old Cronies" which plays at
the Grand Opera House on Thursday
evening, the New York Herald says; 1T
fairly conyulsed the audiense The mu-
sical comedy is a combination Of fun,
burlesqus and parody in three acts.
Hearty laughter and loud applause we're
continuous until the final curtsin fell
Neil Burgesss' County Fair" will be
the attraction at the Grand Opera House
on Friday night. This is the last tour
Of this company with fits elaborate
scenery and truly marvellous running
horse race
Stetson's double monster Uncle Tom Is
Cabin Company will present their
poplar and unrivalled version Of this ever
welcome drama at the Grand ODera
House on Saturday afternoon and even
ing.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
Crops, ImpIsmsnts ana Barns Burn. d.

CENTRHyILLE, Nd. Nov. 16-Some chill
dren while playing with matches yester-
day about D m started a fire in the
straw rick Of Q. W. Walls. The flames
spread to his barn, granAry and stables,
totally destroying them, with 1000
bushels Of corn. 90 bushels cf wheat, 10
tons Of hay aud farming implements.
The loss is estimated at 50, 900 Insurance
for $500 in the Royal Fire Mr.. Walls
resides near Ingleside.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
wenoep AT ST. ANDREWS.
Miss Josephine Lewis becomes the Birds
ofJ. ID. TrAppter

st Andrews P. e. Church, at the cor
ner Of Eighth and Shipley streets, was
the scene Of pretty wedding this morn
ing 1t was that Of J O. Trappier OF
Georgetown. d. o TO Miss Joseph.
inc Lewis Of this city The cere-
mony was performed by Rev.
q. s. Trappier, brother of the
groom. aud Rev. Charles E. Murray
rector Of ST. Andrews.
Miss Maggie Johnson and Miss Ethel
Candy Of this city were the bridesmaids,
and the ushers were Richard
Trappier. another brother OF the groom,
Alfred Lee, Or. Candy and w. T. lard
son.
A reception was held at the home Of
Mrs. w. T. Johnson, No. 1903 jefferson
street, after the ceremony. which
was largely attended by the friends and
relatives Of the contracting parties.
Mr.. and Mrs Trappier win reside a.
Georgetown, ID. @.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
40 Repeat Rr Renunat.

John M. Conway the leader Of ST.
Mary's choir, announces that the hymn
20 Cor Amoris Victima, " by Lambillotte.
as sung by the choir on Sunday, will, by
urgent request, be repeated at this even
fnU'e eapvica
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
Forakerism or ohio Republicanism

Chicago Herald.
The despicable and INSCRIPTIONS par
tisanship of the Mckinley crowd in Ohio
is well illustrated by its brazen proposal
to oust Briee from the Senate and give
his seat to a Republican. OF course
such talk is absurd the Ohio Republi-
cans are devoid of the power to do any
thing of the kind, but the proposition
shows to what length they would go IL
they could There is no doubt whatever
that they would willingly resort to any
means, no matter how resctionary, VIC
lent and revolutionary ii might be, In
order to obtain some partisan end.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
The County srorgue.

It is understood that Undertaken Jor-
dan A. Wilson has offered TO allow the
Levy Court free use of his morgue on
East Seventh street. There is move
ment on foot to accept the proposition.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
Case Of Crane Poisoninr.

Samuel A. Price. clerk in the city
treasnrer's office, is suffering from what
he supposes to be case OF grape poison
ing. At noon on Sunday he ate some
upon the table at his boarding house.
Shortly after he ate them he became
violently III and Dr. Lnkens was sent for,
He applied proper remedies, and the
genial clerk is able to be at his desk
again this morning.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17

SHE-"Cupid is not in it as a marks
man. Goosey." He-"Why not, Angelg'
Shs-"He's always making Mrs, Life.
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
SQUARE DEALING
Is THE ONLY ROAD TO sue
CESS IN BUSINESS.

- TIE VNIf hUAH To NNI-
CESS IN BUSINESS.
When you order your Clothing
Of us we give you just what We
promise you, a good 6t, good trim
minge, flrst-class workmanship at
reasonable prices.
Wood Brown sults 10 order.
double breasted. si50a.
Black Cheyiot Suits TO order.
sl200, Sl5 %
Pants 10 order. $3.50. sloo. $500
and $500.
OverroatE, sadn lined through
out, made In any style tkat yoh
prefer, Si2 90, Sl5 %, 8rn %
Evening journal., 1891-11-17
INVESTIGATION ENDED.
Majority aud Minority Reports
Made.
ARBITRATION Is REFUSED.

A Conference Between the Democratic
and Republican Committeeman Re-
auIt in "a DlsaRreement-rhe Majority
Evening journal., 1891-11-17

The 6rst case given to the jury this
morning was that of James Carr. alias
Jvmes Hallett, alias RED Brick, and
Joseph Townsend. both white, for high
way robbsry Cooper for the State;
Harrington for the defence. Both men
pleaded not guilty. The circumstances
of the case as shown by the evidence of
Rich .rd Lewis of Baltimore, who was the
FIRST witness called. showed that he came
TO this city on October 10. He went into