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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
THE GOVERNOR SUSTAINED.
A Veto Of the Physical Culture Bill Endorsed
by the House.

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by the House.
ESPECIAL 4ELEGRAM TO THE D1sRArcH.1
HARRISBURG, April I6-Goysrnor Pattison
to-day sent to the House the following veto,
which was sustained by the House:
Herewith return without my approval House
Bill No. s3 entitled, IAN act relating to the
study and practice Of physical culture in the pub
lie schools of all the cities Of the Commonwealth
This act seeks to impose upon the school directors
Boards Of School Control Boards OF Education
Of the public schools OF sll the cities of the Com
monwealth. the duty Of providing for instruction
in physical culture, including caisthenics, to all
pupils In all departments OF all schools to punish
aHy failure the part of school boards in this
spect by Withholding from them their respective
moneys' o. and M 1resumabiy To compei teachers to
pass examination in these added branches after
January ], 1899.
am not informed Of any demand or necessity
for imposing this restriction and penalty upon
reason why city school districts, ard no Others,
be o the OF @ o
not discovered or pointed out any occasion for
such legislation. There is more requirement at
present for q simplifcation Of the modes OF in
wealth than for onerous additions chsreto.
Beyond the comparatively few and simple
the school boards Of each district are best quali-
ned to judge Of the wants of the public schools
fs s'They shall direct what branches OF learning
shall be taught in each school, II successive
Legislatures impose additional branches upon
them. the curriculum may eventually become so
burdensome as TO practically defeat the purpose
Where instruction in physical culture and calls
themes is desirable and practicable 1t can now be
In the several districts. Where for local reasons
which may seem good to them. the directors are
not prepared to enforce such Instruction in some
departments or in some schools, am not willing
to lend mi approval to any enactment which COM
pels them TO do under the severe penalty OF
losing their share of the school appropriation.
The best results can be attained by permitting
the widest exercise Of the principle Of local con-
troll which pervsdes the school system of our
Commonwealth, and BY allowing the people OF
the various school districts to regulate their
local Affairs and 10 prescribe the courses OF study
which may seem best TO those whom they elect 70
control their schools.
The bill vetoed by the Governor originated
burg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

WITH the resignation of Mr.. Henry
Warner from the superintendency of the
Workhouse, Allegheny county loses ca
pRble and exemplary official. II is under
stood that Mr.. Warner retires from public
office to accept a more lucrative position of q
private nature. This is a SUFFICIENT indorse-
ment of his managerial abilities and personal
integrity. OF course, there will be a scramble
for the Workhouse superintendency. 1t is
already rumored that outsiders are reaching
out for the plum. Surely Allegheny county
need not 60 abroad to secure man fit for the
aplaoe. Home rule should prevail in this in
stance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

GOVERNOR BUCHANAN, OF Tennessee,
has issued circular letter calling upon the
Scotch-Irish sons Of that State to attend the
third annual congress of that sturdy race at
Louisville ON the 14th Of May. Tennessee gave
birth to the association, and Pittsburg gave it
q grand Endorsement last year. Pennsylvania
will undon btedly be well represented, as the
Ulster blood flows freely in the veins of her
honored citizens. especially in this end Of the
Commonwealth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

ONE by one the old familiar faces disap-
pear. In the demise of Mr.. Simon Johnston,
yesterday. Pittsburg loses another honored cit
izen-one long identified with its business and
civic development, proud at all times to pro-
claim our advantages, resources and prosperity.
Mr. Johnston lived to ripe old age-lived TO
see his best hopes realized. Still, age sat
lightly, and his death will be an unwelcome
surprise to all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
WESTERN CONGRESS PEOPLE DISAGREE.
Majority and Minority Reports OF the Com.
.niffaa o., Rasalufionx

m1Gke6 on fSoSOiuuOubs
KANSAS CITY, April 16.-The interest in the
Western States Commercial Congress now
centers in the report of the Committee on Reso-
lutions. The committee completed its report
this afternoon, and the report will be sub
mitted tomorrow. The action Of the commit
tee was not unanimous, and there will be mi
nority report, The majority and the minority
reports agree in all respects, however. except
ing on three resolutions. as follows: First,
favoring free coinage Of silver; second, favor
ing the issue of legal tender notes redeemable
in gold and silver in quantity sufficient to do
the business of the country; third, favoring a
tariff for revenue only.
The other resolutions. which will be included
in both reports praise Secretary Rusk for his
conduct of the affairs of the Agricultural De-
partment, and favor the improvement by the
Federal Government Of the Mississippi river
the irrigation by the National Government of
arid lands, tho consummation Of treaties Of
reciprocity with the countries with which the
United States exchanges products, and the con-
struction by the Federal Goyernmens OF q deep
water harbor on the Gulf of Mexico. The pro-
ceedings of the congress itself were devoted for
the most part to papers and speeches on trans
portation and commercial laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
Not Much Comfort for Italy.

Baltimore Sun, Dem.l
The correspondents between Secretary
Blaine and the Italian Government shows that
Mr.. Blaine is holding his own very well in the
diplomatic battle of words between himself
and the Marquis Rudini. Altogether there is
but little comfort in this reply to our re-earing
friends across the water, and they will have to
try and contain their souls in patience until
they have proven their case. But as Mr.. Blaine
prescribes SO many things for them to prove
before they can get hold of our greenbaoks, the
case will he apt to cause good deal of swear
ing in more senses than one on thu part of Mar
quis Rudini and his friends before they solve
the diplomatic puzzle which the Secretary
of State has SO blandy presented them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

WILL President Harrison be at home to
the Canadian envoys on the 18th of October +?
1t is to be hoped swinging round the circle will
have put him in such good humor that the re-
cent hasty departure from Washington of the
Dominion's representatives will not have to be
rapaated
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
,TOhu Cain,

: The death of Mr.. John Cain, of Home
stead removes an old resident whose figure was
as familiar along the upper river as the stream
itself The deceased gentleman was the father Of
Thomas +. Cain. the well-known real estate and
insurance agent of Homestead. He leaves after
him three other sons ana two unmarried daughters
ana a widow who has the sympathy of many
friends. The deceased man of unusual
stature. and OF fine physique. He used to boast of
pneumonia which carried him off was the first
sickness he knew. He was widely respected for
his sterling character, and STRAIGHTFORWARD
manner Mr.. Cain lived in Mckeesport for 80
years. and was resident of Homestead for the
last
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

SIXTEEN Republican members of the
House voted against the ballot reform bill on
Tuesday last. Just why they did SO il not
clear, as none gave any reason for opposing the
measure which is one of the pledges of their
party. AS the people may desire to hold them
in remembrance the names of the Allegheny
county members are furnished:
First district-C hUEHLBRoNER.
Fifth district-W. CULBERTsoS.
Z. Z. COTTON.
Seventh district-W. b. kROEsEN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

CERTAIN sermons imported from England
having been declared dutiable at the rate of %
per cent ad valorem, the question Of how to
ascertain their value remains unsettled. Shall
it be determined by their weight or lengthf
Either would keep them out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
Colonel James. Armstrong.

Colonel James Armstrong one of Green's
burg's oldest citizens, died suddenly of the grip
yesterday morning, aged 70 years. Colonel Arm
strong was member of the Westmoreland bar
having been admitted in 1s49 For = number of
years he was editor of the Washington, Pa. Re.
porter. He served throug ughout the Mexican War,
and at the time the Rebellion broke out was
elected Captain of the Washington, Pa. Round
heads and was afterward promoted to the position
of Lieutenant Colonel OF the Roundhead Regi-
ment. At the time of his death he was President
OF the Greensburg Fuel Company. He wss about
town all day Wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
A GAME OF DRAW POKER

Causes Suit Tor $IO,OOO Damages In New
York Court.
ESPECIAL rSEeHAN TO THE DISPATCH.
KINGSTON, n. T., April l6-GHstave A Ep-
stein, of New York, has brought an action in
the Supreme Court against David Strauss, of
Amsterdam, claiming 10000 for false imprison.
ment. The suit is the outcome of a game of
draw poker. At its finish he was indebted to
Strauss about $75. Strauss demanded pay
ment, threatening arrest. Epstsin in partial
payment gave = check on a New York bank
On reaching New FORK Epstein stopped pay
menr of the check. Strauss then had Epstein
arrested. The latter gave bail for trial, and
the case was several times postponed by
Strauss counsel Finally Epstein was dis
charged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
Italy Is Not Very Smart.

Philadelphia Inquirer. Rep.l
Mr. Blaine's argument is simple and straight
forward. He doubtless deemed it necessary to
go into details and use plain lepguage, for the
diplomatic ability in Italy seems to be of
primitive character and there is failure to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

SOUTHERN papers are once more exulting
over the failure" of natural gas in this vicinity
and by the verbosity Of their articles on the
subject give currency to a suspicion that it is
plentiful in Bourbon editorial sanctums.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

THE action of the Maryland Democratic
Reform Club will make David B. Hill think
that Maryland. My Maryland" is not such a
beautiful song after all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

FROM present indications, Hampstead
Washburne has been elected Mayor Of Chicago
If SO, he will please throw away his cigarette
and 60 to work putting the city in shape
for 49,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
Social Chatter.

The waverly Society of the Allegheny High
School gives lis entertainment this evening.
A DRAMATIC and literary entertainment was
given last evening at Trinity Hall for the bene-
fit of the orphans
PROF. SLEETH. of the High School, gave an
elocutionary entertainment last evening at the
Third U. P. Church.
The Epworth League, of the Sharpsburg
Methodist Episcopal Church, gave an enter
tainmeut last evening.
THE Allen School pupils will give an enter.
tainment at Turner Hall this evening, the pro-
ceeds to 60 toward the annual picnic
THE next meeting of the Utopia Circle will
be held Monday evening. April 20, at the resi-
dence. of Charles Thompson, Miller street.
"a GLIMPSE OF PARADISE" was presented
at the Pittsburg Club Theater last evening for
the benefit of the Episcopal Church Home.
THE Schubert Musical Club will be enter
tanned this evening with a musical and hop ar
the residence OF Harry Armstrong. Jacks run.
THE Aged Colored Women's Home is richer
by some dollars, owing to the dinner that was
given for It's benefit yesterday at Lafayette
Hall.
THE Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of the Sixth Presbyterian Church
will give social and literary entertainments
this evening.
A VOCAL and instrumental concert was given
last evening at the Filth United Presbyterian
Church, for the benefit of the Watts Lane
Mission Sabbath school.
A PARLoR concert of enjoyable proportions
was outlined for last evening, at the Irwin resi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
FRIDAYS FUNNY FOLLY.

"Mamma," said little Emerson Brown
ing. of Boston. as he looked up from a news
paper .'what is the skin game which see alluded
to in this journal?'
"A skin game. my dear. - replied Mrs. Brown
ing, lis = cutaneous pastime. .''-JUd9e.
"It Is absolute protection against fire."
said the salesman. f''when a hre starts, this In
dicator tells anybody who happens to be neartt
lust where the blaze Is and
..Yes,'' replied Skiglets testify, 'and then
lose the insurance. - Washington Post.
Mrs. Pesterem-See here, now, Mr.. Pest
erem. II you're going 70 work In the garden you
must change your clothes. 1 won't allow you to
soil that business suit.
mir. Pesterem-Drat the bother! 1 do wish,
madam, had inherited Adams toilet privileges.
boston Courier.
81 have come in here, sir, said the angry
citizen to the superintendent OF the horse car
company. 'to get justice. Yesterday - my wife
was getting onto one of your horse cars, the con-
ductor stepped on her dress and tore on ayard
of il.
..WelI. sir. ,, calmly replied the superintendent
sI don't know thaI we are to blame for that.
What do you expect us to do, get her a new
dress?,'
..No. sir, do not" grimly replied the other.
brandishing in his right hand small piece OF
,cloth- s.What propose TO have you do is to help
me match this cloth. ''-CIOak Reufeo.
"My dear" said the aunt of a young
widow to her niece. one day, 'is that your hus-
band, portrait on the wall?'' 60
Eyes, auntie "
..How blissfully happy, and what a heaven on
earth must have been his life below" sImpered
the amt
'.Ah, yes, - said the widow, shut we divided
the thing up, 50 that when he became blissfui in
heaven. became happy on earth. SIT
fags.
"!sihT
ali
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

IF the Republicans in the State Senate
want to furnish the Democrats with splendid
campaign material all they have to do is to
defeat the ballot referm bill, now squarely
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
Philip Keller.

Philip Keller, native of Ireland, who
came to Pittsburg in 1888. Died yesterday. He
was for &C years memb ber OF Western Star Lodge
No "a l. D. .. F.. and most intimate friend of
the late William McCague. who died on Wednes-
dav at Rocbeste Pa,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

THE new Glass Trust is not bit more
opaque than was its predecessor. 1t can be
seen through very easily. 1t will break just as
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
HEMPsTKAD wAsHBuRNE FAR AHEAD.

Chicago's Offcial Canvass of 80 of the 81
Wards Completed.
CHICAGO. April 16.-The official canvass OF
the election returns for Mayor was practically
completed to-day in 20 of the "a wards in the
city. Taking the oficial count in these %
wards and the City Hall unofficial returns for
the remaining five wards. the result is plu-
ralitv of 1904 for Hampstead Washburne over
the Democratic incumbent, Dewitt C.Greegier
In the official canvass the figures in several
wards are still subject to revision, but it is be-
lieved there will be little or no change in the
plurality now given.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

THE whist congress will do everything
by the card. but in discussing rubbers will no
doubt stretch point, though trumped up de-
cisions will have to go.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

ITALY does not seem to come under the
favored nation clause, so frequently referred
to by diplomats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

Vol. 46 No. 6s.-Entered at Pitisburg Postofice,
November IA, lss7 as seconc-elass matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

Mr.. BLAINE's letter seems to convince
one that our treaties do not treat worth a cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

THE sun did business at the same old
stand yesterday And the buds burst with joy
in the golden glow. too.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
before that body. A blunder Of this sort, how
ever, means political suicide.

THAT Kentucky poorhouse in which
woman lay dead for two days undiscovered,
evidently needs a thorough investigation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

ANY inquiry as to who pays the bill for
the Presidents tour in Pullman cars should be
referred to the man with pull.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17

AUSTRIA has declined to play with the
nations of the world at the Chicago show. In
other words, it's not for Joe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
MANY COFFINs AFLoAT.

The Flood In a Canadian Town Starts Out q
Grim Procession.
INGERsoLL, ONT. April l6.-Owing to heavy
rains portion of this town is seriously flooded
by an overflow OF the mill stream. The west
wall on Campbelps block was undermined by
the water and fell with a terrific crash this
morning.
The stock Of James Mcintyre. undertaken
and furniture dealer. was carried away by the
Hood The coffins formed dismal procession
floating down the river. All efforts to save the
water.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-17
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MrrKI.Y DISPATCH. one Near., LIS
THF DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
5!eents per week, or Including Sunday edition. at
Gtccnrs per week.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-12
This Great State.

twenty-five cases Of leprOsy are
reported in New Orleans.
The Jail of Lafayette parish is
empty.
During February the New Orleans
postofice handled 5000 special de-
livery letters and parcels.
Mr.. James s. Richardson has pur-
chased from the Fifth District Levee
Board 10000 acres of land paying
S25, 900.
Mr., B. A. TrousdaIe, of the Mon
roe Telegraph Bulletin, and Miss
Eva Duncan were married on the
4ih inst.
District meeting will be held at
the Baptist church, at Cotton Val
ley, Webster parish, on Sunday,
March Goth, 1891.
Ruston Progressive Age: So far
as we know there is only one case for
the Court of Appeals in this parish
for the March term.
Mr.. Hahn, of Lafayette, is exper-
imenting in banana culture. He
has about ten trees, and thinks they
will grow and yield finely.
The Grand Jury of Webster par
ish, recently in session, reported is
true bills, "Some of which presents
a very dark picture" says the final
report.
The machinery for the Natchito-
ches ice factory, with machinist
from Chicago, arrived last Saturday,
aud the ice factory will begin ope-
rations about the 10th inst.
PoiDte Coupee Democrat, 9TH: A
good many mules have been pur-
chased by the merchants for the
laborers, aud there is every indica-
ton that the area OF land cultivated
in this parish will be greatly in
creased this year.
The Grand Jury Of Claiborne in
vestigated fifty criminal cases and
found % true bills. No bill was
found against Hamp. Tnggle, who
shot and killed WIN. Ramsey, Jr.,
on February %. In their report
the Grand Jury made no reference
to the recent attempt to lynch LUX
Waggoner.
A dispatch from Homer says: G.
G. Aubrey, who was forced to leave
Athens last Summer, charged with
saveral ofenses, has returned and
will stand trial. He is charged with
obtaining money under false pre-
tence, but jury acquitted him of
the charge of arson. For the past
ten months he has been living in
the Indian nation.
The fifty ninth annual Convention
of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
of the State was recently ia session
in New Orleans. The report of the
state of the Order shows "a Lodges
and 900 members in tue State,
This ancient and prominently char
table Order is in good condition.
The total receipts of the year were
81 ,6O2; paid out in relief to broth
ers, 1925; relief of orphans aud
widows, 1867. Total assets, 1855,
from last year.
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Succession NnEe.

Tntorship Of minors of In District Court.
We. Connell, deceased. Bossier Parish La
by virtue of an writ of sale to me directed
- from the Honorable District Court in and
for the parish of Bossier, La, in aforesaid
succession, / will sell at public auction. to
the last and highest bidder, at the late resi-
denee OF deceased, near PinevilIe, in Bossier
parish, La, within the legal hours of sale. on
Wednesday, March Is, 1891, the following
described property, to-wit
East half of southeast quarter and south
half OF southeast quarter of northeast quarter
OF section 30. west half of southwest Quarter
and south half of southwest quarter of north
ives quarter Of section S6, township IS. range
II, southeast quarter of southwest Quarter of
section 30, township 49, range II, CONTAINING in
all $40 acres, more or less.
Also, an undivided one-half interest In &
mules, horse, IL head cattle. [ two-horse
wagon. Whole interest in one lot farming
utensils, household and kitchen furniture.
&c, &c.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraisement
or twothirds thereof be bid, else on credit ac-
cOrding to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff
February 10, 1891.
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It is announced that the Treasurer
Of the Chicago Fair directory has
brought suit against seven thousand
Chicagoans for the collection of their
subscriptions to the fund of the So
called Worlds Fair. It is stated
that the subscribers refuse to pay up
until it Ia learned whether or not the
work on the fair buildings is to be
done by union or non-union labor,
but the Treasurer informs them that
this has nothing whatever to do with
their obligations, and that the direO-
tory does not propose to have any
dictation IS to what they shall or
shall not do. The Chicsgoans, it
seems, have subscribed merely as 8
matter of form, and are surprised
that they should be asked to pay.
They expect others to subscribe and
pag all the monsy, fOr thsir benefit.