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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
THE NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT

The National Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic to be held at Detroit
this week will bring together an imposing
number of veterans. Last year Boston
had the honor of entertaining the Grand
Army, and very picturesque parade and
other proceedings incidental to the en-
campment attracted the eyes of the nation.
At Detroit no doubt the boys in blue, very
old boys some of them, will once more fur
nish stimulus to patriotism as well as
benefit themselves by the exchange Of
ideas and the reknitting of friendships
which must result from such gathering.
The whole affair will be upon gigantic
scale. No less than seventy-five thousand
men, for instance, are expected to join in
the great parade. Detroitis straining her
self to outdo if possible the hospitality
shown to the veterans in the East last
year. The representatives of Pittsburg's
army of retired soldiers will be numerous
and worthy of the city's reputation. Since
the last encampment many soldier has
Joined grander armyin the great beyond,
and the absence of one of the staunchest
friends of the army, the late General Sher-
man, is sure to be felt grievouSly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02

The question at issue between Mr..
NiedTinghaus, of st. Louis, and the Anal
Camated Association is simply one of fact:
Are there enough skilled tin-plate workers
in this country to man the factories? Mr..
Niedringhaus says positively he has
tried TO get American wOrkmen for his
works and has found none; and the Anal
CaTaafed Association and others in authori-
ty in Pittsburg declare just as positively
that there are plenty of men in this
country who can make tin plate. There
should be no difficulty in bringing Mr..
NiedringhauS and the representatives of
labor together, for the former is hardly
less anxious, to judge by his public state
m5uts. than the association to employ
American labor.
The Amalgamated Association is right
IN the stand it takes, for if the alien con-
tract law is to be of the slightest practical
use it is in such a case as this, where it is
proposed to import Welsh tin makers who
viii be satisfied to work for little more
than one-half the wages promised when
the protection afforded tin in the McKin-
ley tariff was asked for. 1t is hardly
possible that half a dozen skilled authori-
ties On labor are wrong in persisting that
there are plenty of tin rollers in this
country. If the manufacture of tin grows
70 any extent the fact that the trade can
be learned in a short time shows how the
demand for more men can be supplied.
Should the Amalgamated Association be
wrong in stating that there is plenty Of
capable labor available in this speciality
OF if Mr. Niedringhaus is correct in hold
ing that practically little or none is availa-
ble-the fact will soon demonstrate itself.
Many concerns are about starting tin
plate mills and the abundance or scarcity
Of skilled labor will quickly be tested be-
yOnd all possibility of error. Meanwhile,
until this is done, the position is correct
that the spirit of the imported contract
labor law, which gives to home labor
like protection as is given to home manu-
features. should be maintained The
terms of the law, and the bars against
contract labor from abroad, should not be
hastily thrown down upon a mere assump-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02

Not with the eagles flight who sees below him
A village CLEAN. pine grove sleep in sand,
A blue lake smile, rivers liquid poem
Run its slim thread-light through the prose of
land.
Nor where the sailor steers by southern islands,
Sighting some distant Thule of the sea
Through deserts of alternate sound and silence,
And wilds of wonder, let my roaming be.
I,would walk humbly, where no glass between US
Must show natures countenance, and come
In days whose evening star is always Venus
To sport with dew-drops like bee, at home.
,Tis Eden everywhere to hearts that listen
And watch the life of words and meadows grow;
Each finest blade Loves holiest kisses christen,
And Beauty asks not where to bud and blow.
There is no music for the joy of thinking
Like Flora,s hymn in smiles and odors played,
No mood like that when sense and soul drink
ing
The red and yellow honey that God made.
Earth,s ugliest waste has felt that flowers be-
queath,
And all the winds o'er summer hills careering
Sound softer for the sweetness that they breathe.
Down lonely glens, in beds unshaped, unspaded,
The snowdrop letters of joys earliest word
Whiten the sod and pink stars shine, fern-shaded,
Where old creations curse was never heard.
Peace, Freedom, Purity her blossomed sample
Guards each in fields and forests evermore
And the lost glories of the worlds green temple
Show still some flakes Of splendor on its floor.
These are my school books and study in them
voice a bliss of strange forgotten days
That brings me near the Love that could begin
them,
And makes each petalled sweet song of praise.
Theron Broton in the Youth'S COn.panioa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
THE BAZAR's HAPPY THOUGHTS.

A quiet place is this with much to do.
In this sweet spot not far from oceans Shore
You walk and promenade, and when you're
through,
You change your clothes and go and walk some
more.
''That was mean trick of that drygoods
concerns"
''what did they do?''
Advertised Circulars Given Away Today
and all the women within ten miles went down to
get one. When they got there, they found the cir
culars were printed ones, and not cloaks.''
$50 this is your grandson, eh, Rastus?''
''Yassir. He's fine boy, too. Leads his classes
at school,
Indeed. Come here, boy. Suppose you had two
dozen watermelons, and another boy took five of
them how many would there be left?''
Il gueth eff done git holt o. two dozen water
millions they amt no boy dis yere airth 'uId
git five of 'em, - replied the youngster.
'Fwouldn't it be lovely if plate of ice
cream should come right up through the hoor?''
said Maud.
;.No,' returned Charles. II skould hate to
have GOODNESS spring up between u.s.
els that Bronson boy smart?''
Very. He climbed over into the Smthers
orchard stole lot Of blossoms, and sold 'em to
Mrs. Smithers for dollar
Which way the winds do blow,
The straw will surely show
But really as for that,
So will the derby hat
Father-It is the early bird that catches
the worm.
Johnny-That's so; but 1t is the little birds that
stay at home sleeping in the nest that get the worm
TO eat.
farewell, said he. And she replied,
As he in sorrow left her side,
''"Tis needless, sir, for me to say
shall fare well when you'r re away
Papa-Dear me, Mary, what ever are you
going to do with all these trunks-two, four. six,
twelve Of them? You can't fill more than one.
Mammal know it, my dear; but we must make
q decent appearance ON arriving at Newport.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
A PRETTY RoUMANIAN CUSTOM.
1t Is Similar to Our ST. Valentines Day and
Is Celebrated March 1.
Youths Companion. J

ouLn s CompaulOn1
A pretty custom, similar to that observed
in England, Scotland and the United States
on st. Valentines Day, the 14th of February,
is in vogue in Roumania on the 1st of March.
This is the day indicated in the State and
Church calendar as the official date for the
beginning of spring.
The masculine portion of the population
is not favored, as with valentines in this
country, but the daughter, friend, sweet
heart or bride may be quite sure of receiving
her token of affectionate remembrance on
that day. These little gifts are called
martisofres, and are made of bronze, silver,
or some cheaper material, in the shape of
hearts, stars and medallions These little
amulets bear the date, March ], accom-
panied by that of the year, and any motto or
Inscription which may occur to the g1ver as
appropriate.
The recipient of the martisoire wears it,
held by q small chain, on her arm or hung
around her neck, until in her walks abroad
she sees rose in bloom or hears the song OF
the nightingale. Then she takes it OF, and
hangs it ON the next green bush to which
she comes, as an offering to Mother Nature,
for whom all Roumanians have great love.
Whether these little medals are allowed to
hang on the bushes and swing In the breezes
all summer, or whether after certain time
they are stealthily gathered by a nartisoire
collector, to be melted for another seasons
use, is not stated by the recent German
paper which tells of this pretty, If rather
sentimental, custom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
THE GERMAN EMPEROR.
The First Three Years of the Reign of Will
lam III. Reviewed.

The t1rSt Ihree Years OF tne Reign Oh WIFI
lam III. Reviewed.
Poultn ey Bigelow in the Century.1
William IL has been for three years En-
peror, and in this time has succeeded not
only in winning the respect of foreign Cabi-
nets, but in Strengthening himself at home
He succeeded father idolized by all who
came within the sphere of his gentle and
generous nature; his grandfather left be-
hind a warliKe fame so great that only the
age of Frederick II. can afford parallel.
The present Emperor has had, therefore, no
easy task before him, for it has been neces-
sary for him both to remove prejudice and
to give the country confidence In ms lnten-
tions as we'll as in his bilities.
The secret of the Emperor's power with
his own people arises mainly from three
causes:
First-He has courage.
Second-He is honest
Third-He Is thorough German.
If the whole country had to vote to-mor-
row for a leader embodying the qualities
they most desired, their choice would fall
unquestionably on their present constitu-
tionaI ruler. Perhaps the virtues 1 have
specified appear commonplace, and Will De
taken for granted by the reader; but an EN-
peror must be compared with others in the
same trade.
his honesty mas Dcon Iuo cause VI uCaI1y
all the malevolent criticism that the outside
papers have accorded him, for he has said
freely what older or more polite people
might have placed in a different way. He
has made many minor mistakes by acting on
the impulse of the moment, but these mis-
takes have never betrayed to his people q
want of sympathy with their development
He has made his share of minor plumbers In
handling large masses of troops at the grand
maneuvers, but the army would be happy to
see him make a thousand times as many
rather than to miss the active interest he
takes in keeping the military machine IN
working order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
SOUTHERN PLANTERS HAPPY.
They Have a Big Crop of Sugar and a
Bounty.
st. Louis Republic. ]

Bounty.
st. Louis Repubnc.1
A cool, clean, bright man is Captain Tom
Shields. He wears white vest, white tie,
white mustache, and would wear white trou-
sers had they not gone entirely out of style.
Time was when he did wear them, and was
one of the handsomest men on the river, as
he to-day is one of the jolliest and best
known. When Captain Toms big steamboat
slows around at the foot of Canal street in
New Orleans all the people feel that friend
has returned to town, and when that same
big boat settles her nose softly against the
foot of Chestnut street. even the old orange
woman throws back her bonnet and puts on
her smiles of 40 years ago. The Captain was
born and reared in Boonville. His father,
Captain Billy Shields, ives a steamboatman
before him, and when Tom was boy his one
ambition was to run a boat. His hair is griZ-
zled now, but his stalwart figure and his
bright eyes indicate the presence OF con-
tented mind.
'sThe Southern planters are happy now,"
said the Captain the other day. "They have
got the biggest crop of sugar that ever struck
Louisiana, and on top of that are receiving
the Government bounty. They. don't think
it will last and just consider the bounty so
much money picked up in the road One
woman got $3.50, 900, and Ex-Governor War
mouth got 100000. So, you see, it amounts
to small fortune to each planter. But I'll
tell you another thing: When the Govern
ment takes hold of the leveeS therell be
million more farmers in Louisiana inside of
ten years. It's the prettiest country on earth
curity from the ravages of the Mississippi.
Talk about the New South. 1t has only be-
gun now but it will be a restoration without
prejudice. Just watch her grow"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
RIVALS OF THE 400.

GENERAL NEAL Dow is still living in
the house he built for himself in 1929. He is
over 81 years of age.
prophet has written scientific novel, which
is soon to be published in New Fork.
A DISPATCH from Vichv states that Dom
Pedro, the ex-Emperor of Brazil has suf-
fered a relapse and is again confined to his
bed.
Mr.. GLADSTONE seems to have recovered
his usual state of health, and he is sitting to
Millais for some alterations which are being
made in his jubilee portrait.
SroNEwALL JACKSON was poor horse
man-indeed, he was reckoned the worst
rider in the Confederate army. But If a
poor rider he certainly was a success as a
raider.
SENATOR HARRIS, of Tennessee, is ac-
counted the best parliamentarian in Con-
gress. He is the oldest living Congressman,
and is likely to stay in the Senate as long as
he desires.
THE Car has conferred the grand Gordon
of the Order of St. Anne upon Admiral
Gervais, of the French squadron, and has
bestowed decorations upon 81 other officers
of the French fleet.
CAPTAIN HAMS, of the steamship
Etruria and Commodore of the Cunard fleet,
has just completed his 5sth trip across the
Atlantic He began his sea life in 1885, and
has been in the service of the Cunard Com
pany since 1857.
LEO KILL was baptized by the names of
VincenZo and Gioacchino. His mother
always called him by his first name, which
was used by himself up to the termination
of his collegiate days, when he began to use
the second name.
THE Shah of Persia is an enthusiast with
the kodak, and takes very good pictures
with it when he condescends to do So.
Wherever he goes he is accompanied by a
court photographer, who takes views of
everything that interests the king.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
WAGES AND SAVINGS oFLARoR.

The Michigan Bureau of Labor and In
dustrial Statistics has made a report
upon a canvass of two great industries in
that State, which presents satisfactory
picture of the life of large body of work.
ingmen. The industries were those of
agricultural implements and iron, these
being considered representative classes of
labor in the State. The statisticians Wis
tied 1888 workers in all, and asked them
long string Of questions, such as
whether or not they owned the houses
they lived in; if there were mortgages on
the property; what their wages were; what
insurance they carried, if any; how much
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
A MOTHERS LIFE.
What Is the Gain If She Works 1t Out for
Her Family.

Harper's BazarJ
Selfsacriice comes natural to women.
Much of it is born in them, and what Is not
is ground into them from their childhood by
education. For the sake of her home duties
q girl gives up amusements and privileges
which her brother would never be expected
to forego for the like reason. AS sne grows
older, this spirit grows, encouraged oy al
tradition and outside influence. Often ITS
power masters her altogether, ana ner NE
becomes one long devotion of endless labor
and acceptance of unpleasant things, tnat
the pleasant part of living may be Kept sa-
cred for the rest of the family.
The purely useless side Of this entire
felf-abnegation must sometimes strike the
beholder. Such efracing of individuality
is not uncommon. And it gives as little
real benefit to the family as 1t does to the
individual.
Putting aside the moral effect on the
younger members of a family brought up to
regard their mother as q machine run for
the family service, does the woman who so
gives herself for the weIl-being of her fam
lily really accomplish all she desires? If she
work without pause or slackening day IN
and day out, does she always feel satlsneo,
with admiring Onlookers, that 1t IS the
noblest way to so spend her health ana
energies? If she renounces all recreation
and higher life for herself, and gives up all
communion of mind and spirit with her
husband and children Is the reward ade-
quate that is paid to them in ter-kept
house, more bountifully supplied larder or
handsomer clothes?
If over fatigue causes her to become petu-
liant or complaining, is not the atmosphere
of home more greatly injured than the added
cleaning and cooking can repair? If she is
too worn out to give sympathy and help
to the children's joys and sorrows, what DO
he oil furn tnrp obtained
avail? And if, as sometimes happens, out
ragged nature gives way, and others must
step into the breach, do their own WORK
and the played-out woman'S as well, ana
take care of her into the bargain, what has
she gained by her extreme efforts that she
has not lost by the breakdown.
A life laid down in a worthy cause Is
not lost, but gained; but is this cause
worthy?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
A COLONEL BY MARRIAGE.
How a Texan Gained the Distinction of
Military Title.

Youths Companion.l
A traveller in Texas says that he was rid
ing along cattle trail near the New Mexico
line, when he met a rather pompous-looking
native of the region, who introduced himself
as Colonel Higgins, of DEVILS River.
"Were you colonel in the Confederate
army?" 1 asked.
"No, sah,''
"On the Union side, them"
"No, sab, nevah was in no wah."
Belong to the Texas Rangers"
"No, sab, do not"
"Ah, see. You command one of the State
militia regiments
mo, sah, don't. Don't know nothing
about soldering"
where, then, did you get the rank Of
colonel?"
"I'se a kunnel by marriage, sah."
"By marriage? How's tiiat?'
81 married the widow of a kunnel, sab:
Kunnel Thompson, of Waco"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
CONTINGENCIES OF THE CANVASS.

Should Blaine be in any fair sort of
health next summer hardly any other
name will be mentioned by Republicans
for the Presidency. That is the clear drift
Of feeling now, and the signs are it will
intensity, not diminish, in the interval be-
fore the National Convention. In the
event of Mr. Blaine being put out of con-
sideration by physical disability, the most
prominent candidates will be President
Harrison, Major Mckinley and General
Alger-though, of course, there may be
other Richmonds in the field later on.
The friends of the administration notably
the leading ofice-holders- loudly proclaim
that with Blaine out of the way McKin-
ley or Alger would not be Efnit' compared
with the President, but that is far from sure.
If Major Mckinley win in Ohio this year,
of which there is every probability, it will
take more than the mere influence OF
patronage to whistle his popularity and
his prestige down the wind
General Alger occupies the interesting
position of being, in case of a close con-
test, the most likely legatee of the strength
of any of the other candidates for Presi-
dent; and, failing of that, the chances are
that the nomination for the Vice Presi-
dency will almost surely be offered him.
His winning personality has made him an
extraordinary favorite both with politicians
and the people, besides which is a brilliant
army and unsullied business and political
record.
Among the Democrats the situation is
much slower in taking shape. The party
must make up its mind more definitely
upon the tariff and the silver question be-
fore predictions of the personnel of the
ticket will be of the slightest value. If
opposition to protective tariff is to be the
sole card as in 1888, Mr.. Cleveland will
have the CALL but should the free-silverites
insist on having their ism also in the plat
form, Mr.. Cleveland would be handicapped
by his record against that project. On the
other hand, should Ohio declare decisively
for protection next November, the party
would so lower its pitch upon tariff revi-
sion as to materially lessen Cleveland's
special availability, and leave the field
open to aspiring adventures for new
shuttle both as to men and measures.
This is the aspect of the situation up to
date,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Edmund w. p. Smith.

The State Department received tele-
gram Friday from Bogota announcing that Ed
mund W. P. Smith. the Secretary of the United
States Legation at Bogota, died at Carthagena,
Colombia, on July o. of acute attack of Bright's
disease. Mr.. Smith well known in this coun-
try, and was one of the most popular members of
connected for some years. He served with the
Pan-American Congress during its tour and ses-
sions as attache detailed by the State Depart
ment and after its adjournment he was appointed
to the post in Colombia. He had formerly been
stationed in Colombia in diplomatic duty, and had
a valuable acquaintance with South American af-
iairs. His widow is a Colombian lady.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02

IF it proves true as reported that General
schofield wears tennis shoes, it will look
very much as though the old campaigner
had found the tabled Florida fountain of
youth. Another dip and he would doubtless
want his army uniformed in blazers and
fish for soldiers with tennis nets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-02
4 VERY CHEAP RATE.
Scalpers Sold Tickets From st. Paul to Chi
cago for a Dime.

ST. PAUL, July 31.-St. Paul to Chicago for
10 cents. That is the latest accomplishment
of the Kansas City road. The explanation
is this: The Northwestern Rdilrodder in its re-
port of the trial of President Egan, pub
lished fac simile of the ticket which was
the cause of the Indictment of the Kansas
City officers
Some enterprising scalper having discov-
of the ticket, it is needless to add the edition
of the Northwestern Rditrodder was quickly
bought up and large number of people en-
joyed a ride between St. Paul and Chicago
for 10 cents. The Kansas City officers are,
however, onto the deception, and are out
with notice to conductors warning them
of the fraud.