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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
INA HUMOROUS WAY.

He-Didn't you regard the medium as .
very pretty girl!
Shelter face was certainly comely enough. but
the shades she called up didp't match her COM
plexionl-Nel0 York Herald.
The outsider who writes that the year 1891
will be less naughty than 1890, is informed that
we cont cipher such puns.-EorristO10n Herald.
George Washington's birthday is next on the
card
Since New Years. has come and passed BY,
And then weary patience may claim its reward;
We can rest till the Fourth Of July.
Washington Post.
"What q recherche sort of afliction you
have, ~ said Goodword to the man with boil.
''Such q swell gatheringI''-Ns'o York Evening
World.
And No Stitch-An eminent surgeon says
that with four cuts and few stitches he can alter
a mans face so his own mother would not know
him. That's nothing. Any newspaper In this
country can do that much with only one cut
Washington Star.
Drugcist-I have been trying to make an
imitation of High Rock mineral water. and think
Ihaye succeeded at last. Taste that
Dfuwtddie (after . small drink)-It needs
another old shoe and two superannuated tomato
cans to the cssk.-Chtcago intsr-0eean.
First Detective-Bill. I've got = first
rate clew, but can't follow it up.
second Detective-Why not9
'.'Cause it Doesn't jiDe with the boss theory"
Chicago Tribune.
II "any fool knows that two and two
make four" do the premises warrant the as
sertion that he is an incandescent idiot II he Is
aware that they sometimes make s22-Chfca0o
MdtL
Literary Aspirant-I can write about
anything.
Bored Puolishsr-Then please right about ace,
-chtcago Globe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

uninterrupted natural gas were even as the
seven fat kline of Pharoah's dream, no seven
lean kline are next in procession. Never
have eur mills been more active, or our mer-
camille business more prosperous. The tenn
porary abatement of the cheerful exterior con-
ditions of the ample gas supply may be re-
gretted, but there is compensation in the
new spur which it applies to the energy and
ingenuity of our local business world.
Pittsburg is still travelling in the seven
leagued boots of the tabled giants progress.
If the smoke above is denser than in other
cities and becomes temporarily once again
her visible trademark, it is only because
here Vulcan has set up the forges and the
workshops which are permanently to supply
the demands of the continent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
P1TTsBURG, WEDNESDAY. JAN. 7, 1891
BEAVERS CLOSING MESSAGE.

Governor Beavers final message to the
Legislature, given elsewhere, is mainly
devoted to the routine matters of State ad-
ministration. With the exception of one or
two subjects the document is given up to re-
porting progress throughout the entire range
of State administration with nothing partlc-
ularlv novel in the present status of any of
them.
The State finances, as reported by the
Governor, present the gratifying aspect of
being so large, and the prospect of exceed
ing the necessities of the State so direct
that a reduction is recommended in them by
giving part of the revenue back 70 the local
governments This he proposes to do by
letting the whole of the State tax on personal
property go to the counties and the
whole of the license tax in cities
go to the municipalities. At the same
time the fact appears that the
revenue commission to perform the
chronically pending work of rectifying the
inequalities of State taxation has agreed to
disagree, and that subject is not much nearer
settlement than ever. The sinking fund
d
tirement of the debt, but the Governors
effort to justify the commission in failing to
carry out the requirements of the law is not
a glittering success.
In the course of reviewing large number
of other subjects of State administration, the
message brings out the Importance and
progress OF the Lake Erie ship canal
work. The feasibility of the project
at comparatively moderate cost
is stated to be shown by the surveys,
the ample supply of water for the canal is
referred to, and the Importance of the work,
not only for commerce but as a means of
transferring naval vessels to the lakes in
case of war, is mada clear. The Governor
suggests that the United States Government
should be interested in the work, which is
undoubtedly a correct view. 1t is to be
hoped. however, that the full report of the
Canal Commission will place the matter be-
fore the Legislature in such a light as to in
duce that body 10 take a decided initiative
in work of such Importance to the State.
The attention given in the message to the
subjects of ballot reform, education and the
management of soldiers orphans schools
and capitol Improvement is conservativ
and in the line of ordinary expectations.
The Governor apparently has 10 desire to
signalize the close of his term by any sensa-
tional recommendations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
A MINISTER'S BRIDE.
Charming Miss Hattie Ford Becomes the
Wife of Rev. j. A. Ballantyne.

Charming Miss Hattie Ford Becomes the
Wife of Rev. j. A. Ballantyne.
Possibly the prettiest home wedding of the
season and certainly the prettiest one thus far,
was that last evening of Miss Hattie Bower
Ford. daughter of E. L. Ford, of the Pittsburg
Plate Glass Company, and Rev. James A.
Ballantyne, pastor of the Bingham Street M. Z,
Church. The elegant Ford mansion on North
avenue was the scene of the ceremony, and
with its air Of oriental luxuriousness, its
rich hangings of velvet and .ex-
quisite furnishing formed an admirable
ground work for the skill of the florist
elysium. The handsome double parlors, in
which the wedding tableau was formed and
the important words spoken, by their arrange
ment, permitted the highest artistic effect.
The bow window in which the bridal party took
their position was a perfect bower-garlands
and wreaths of bride roses entwined with the
glossy, green smilax were charmingly
effective upon the deep red draperies that out.
lined the recess, while clusters and punches of
the same were suspended from the dense but
fssfheIy fss arch tnsr that aes
the beautiful mantels were burdened
with roses that reared their dainty and frag-
rant heads from vases of exquisite ware. The
hall was unique in its dress of plants, the outer
individual plant OF great beauty fastened to
the supports Of the stair railing with bands of
ribbon.
The dining room was fragrant with the Pc
culiar spicy perfume of the pink carnations
that abounded in every available space.
Toerges' Orchestra announced the bridal party
at o'clock, the guests. $50 in number. having
previously assembled in the parlors. Two
maids of ceremony. Misses Ella Graham and
Evelyn Riddle. the first named IN pink brocade
and the latter in white, carrying bouquets to
correspond, held back the drapery at the door
through which the maid of honor, Miss Nellie
Ford, and best man. Robert Jenkins, Jr.,
passed, followed by the bride and groom. The
maid of honor was attired in a lovely creation
of pink and the bride was a bewitching pic
ture in an elaborate and exquisite costume of
bengaline de sol and corded white silk. 1t was
fashioned entrane and decollette, with trim
mings of ostrich feathers and lace. Rev. Dr.
Leak was the officiating clergyman, assisted by
Rev. DIR. Miles, Presiding Elder of the Pitts
burg district. Congratulations being offered
the company repaired to the dining room, where
Luther served supper of great sumptuous-
ness. An Eastorn trip will be made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
WHERE WOMEN RULE.
Many Society Events of Prominence Yes
terday Afternoon and Evening-The


Many Society Events of Prominence Yes
terday Afternoon and Evening-Ihe
Woman's Club Elects Officers for the
Young Year of 1891.
There was enough business transacted at the
regular meeting OF the Woman's Club-the
hrst of the year-held yesterday afternoon IN
the Teachers Library, to make the composite
head of the club swim. In the first place. the
annual election of officers took place, and re-
suited in the following unanimous vote: Mrs.
Charles 1. Wade, President; Mrs. George H.
Taylor, Mrs. ]. s. Collins and Mrs. Harvey
Henderson. first. second and third Vice Presi-
dents respectively; Mrs. DR.. Ramsey, Record
ing Secretary; Miss Cora Reese. Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. II. J. Prentice, Treasurer
Mrs NJ. j. Becker. Mrs. George Schlenderberg
and Mrs. 8. l.. Fleishman, Executive Com
mittee.
Following the election of officers the annual
report of the Secretary was read in which were
gracefully embodied by Mrs. Ramsey the facts
that the club was in very progressive state;
year. making in all an enrolment OF 33; the sub
ject of Spain, the one under discussion, had
been treated with 81 essays and addresses; and
great interest had been centered in the meet
ings. With pretty tribute to the worth and
lovableness of Mrs. Ayers the only member de-
ceased during the year, and the statement that
Inc ciuD naQ IeaCneu q pOlub III its eAlescuCo
that defied failure in any project, the report
closed.
Mrs. W. ]. Prentice, the Treasurer. in her
last report informed the club thai the receipts
during the year had been S43 %. the ex-
penditures $37, with some IS in the treasury
and S262 II in the bank.
The subject of club motto was then resur-
rected. and it was unanimously decided to
adopt "Fortis est Veritas." in compliment to
the President, Mrs. Wade, whose ancestors In
England had such inscribed on their coat of
arms. A club badge, with the inscription
similar to the Delta Tau Delta College pins
will be worn by the members.
The selection of subject for study during
the coming year aroused considerable discus.
sion, but it was finally decided that Russia
should receive the attention of the club. with
optional digressions on current topics of the
day.
The only literary paper of the meeting was
an original Christmas poem, by Mrs. NJ. j.
Becker. that was beautiful in rhythm and sem
timent. A paper will be read by Mrs Schlen-
derberg at the next meeting on Verestchagin,
the great Russian artist, which will be exceed
ingly appropriate, as the collection of his
paintings will by that time be ready for exhi-
bition in Carnegie Library building
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
Honest Little Emma.

Emma Abbott is sincerely mourned in this
city. She had great host OF friends in all
ranks here, not only as singer but in private
life. One of the most devoted of her friends
was Colonel w. d. Moore, the eminent lawyer,
and their friendship dates back to the earliest
days of Emma Abbotts professional career.
believe Colonel Moore met her first in London
when she was practically unknown to the great
American public. He was there with his fami-
ly, and they all took great liking for Miss
Abbott which she fully reciprocated. The elo-
quent tongue of the advocate has often sounded
the praises of the singer, and you could depend
upon finding him in the audience whenever she
sang here Aside from these personal ties
know Colonel Moore acted as her legal adviser,
and enjoyed the confidence of Mr.. Wetherell,
her husband, in his lifetime.
When Mr.. Wetherell was last here he told
me of some real estate transactions of his
which indicated the way Emma Abbott's
tortune-reputed to be over $1,000, ,0O0-was
made practice of investing his wire's money
in Western real estate. and at that time be was
selling a piece of land IN Kansas City for
S4O, 900, which had cost him originally $4,000.
There is no humbug in the obituary claim for
Emma Abbott that she was kind and generous
in all her dealings. The makeup of her COM
pany has seldom been changed, and still less
often at her instigation. Year after year the
same singers were to be found about her-and
she was rarely free from the very common and
contemplate vice Of jealousy. As to her
generosity I happen to know that when her
husband died. leaving his entire estate to her
which was proper undonbtedly-and some
members of his family complained. honest
little Emma of her own free will gave to them
round sum of money-the' exact figure 1
don't know, but something like $4,000 Her
associates always talked pleasantly about her,
and in the tittletattle and scandal, which is
forever trickling through greenroom, tox
office and lobby, her name was seldom or never
mentioned Now she is warmly praised by all
professionals and there is much talk of the
curious coincidence of her death and Mr..
Wetherell's.
She had some foibles who hastnot; and one
of them In a measure contributed to her death
although since Mr.. Wetherel's death her
health mas been palpably on the wane. She
had great liking for opening new theaters.
and 1 have heard her manager say that she
would cross the continent for this purpose. 1t
was the damp walls and stage of the new
Opera House at Denver that converted a cold
into pneumonia and made an end of one of the
best little women that ever trod the stage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
Nearby Arctic Scenery.

The high water last week brought down some
young icebergs from the upper reaches of the
Allegheny and Monongahela, and when the
temperature and the rivers fell simultaneously
on Sunday the hummocks of ice were stranded
on the Ohio's banks in most picturesque
fashion. Between Agnew and Osburn. between
the Fort Wayne tracks and the river. you may
see strange shapes roosting In the branches of
the trees close to the banks. Chunks of ice a
foot or two thick are lodged in the forks of
many tree and the shores are covered in
places with huge blocks of frozen snow and ice,
four or five feet thick ana ten feet or more in
length. On the string pieces and quay Of the
Government dam at Bellevue, a pack of ice
foes has been left high and dry by the receding
waters. and the whole neighborbood. looks de-
cidedly arctic. The valley generally looks very
pretty in its winter dress-the snow OF the last
two days having filled up all the little spots
barred by the recent thaw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
.ong, although they do not exactly know

wrong, although they do not exactly know
what.
Itwould be a discredit TO philanthropic
humanity il, having gone so closely toward
making such magnificent social expert
ment for the benefit of the race, it should be
abandoned for any such reasons as those so
far developed. Of course if the plan should
fail, on account of General Booths little
idiosyncracy of taking the literary credit
for another mans work, no slight share of
the responsibility for it would belong to his
peculiar moral ideas. But q greater
responsibility will attach to those VINO have
recognized the value of the plan and acted
on their duty to contribute to it, but now
draw back because the man whom they
supposed to have originated it turns out not
to be all that their fancy painted him.
The work should be pursued, whatever
General Booths shortcomings may appear
to be upon full investigation. Even if he
were ten times worse than anything that has
been charged, to let the work fail on account
of his faults. would be like the abandon
ment of the revolution which gave this
country freedom, because the revolutionary
army contained Benedict Arnold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
INTERESTING PERSONALITIES.

RUBINsTEIN is literally dying OF melancholy.
He Processes most profound dsdain and dis
gust for life.
JUSTICE BRADLEY enjoys the reputation of
doing more work than any other Justice on the
Supreme bench.
H. RIDER HAGGARD and Mrs. Haggard are
passengers for New York by the Etruria, which
sailed from Liverpool Saturday.
HENRY C. LEA, of Philadelphia, has given
$50, 600 to the University of Pennsylvania for
the erection of building for hygienic instruc-
tion.
THE baptism of the infant son of Emperor
William has been fixed for the 25th inst. The
King aud Queen of Italy will be the child's
sponsors.
GEORGE T. BREWSTER. who designed the
figure Indiana" for the Soldiers and Sailors
Monument to be erected at indianapolis, is a
native of Massachusetts and is not yet Is years
of age.
GOVERNOR GooDELL, of New Hampshire,
recently presented each of his council with
handsomely wrought carving knife and fork,
made especially for them at his factory at
Antrim.
G. NANGAsAKI, Clerk of the Department of
Foreign Exchange of the Bank of Japan, is
visiting this country to study American clear
cisco on his way East.
CAMBRIDGE WADLEIGH, ex-United States
Senator from New Hampshire, is lying very i'll
at the residence of his son-in-law in Boston,
Mr. Wadlelgh was in the Senate from 1873 to
1879 and is almost go years of age.
ARCHDUCHEss MARIA DoRoTHEA is one of
the beauties of the Austrian Imperial family
She is above medium height, with dark hair
and eyes and a fresh complexion. She is noted
for her charities and for her skill in piano
playing.
MISS ANNIE REEVE ALDRIcH, who is
writer, is tall, graceful and rather statuesque
girl Her manners are very charming, and she
is proud of the fact that she comes of a good
old English family.
Miss ELIZABETH BIsLAND is among the
York. Her talent as writer gave her entree
to literary circles, and as she has many per-
sonal attractions her social success was imme-
diate. She was born on Mississippi planta-
ton.
COMMANDER D. w. MULLAN, United States
Navy. has arrived in New Orleans to take
charge of the Eighth Lighthouse district, which
extends from Mobile to the Rio Grande. This
officer saved his ship, the Nipsic, at Samoa,
while many others went down in the dreadful
hurricane of 1859.
HENRY GEORGE SAVAGE, who is exploring
some of the unknown lands of Japan, is a
grandson of Writer Savage Landor, and an
artist of note. He has travelled into the n
terror of Hokhaido and to the Kurile Islands
going on horseback $500 miles and walking
some 400 miles, For 20 days he lived entirely
on raw fish, seaweed and rice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
Social Chatter.

AVERY enjoyable concert was given last
evening in Duquesne Hall for the benefit of
ST. Mary of Mercy's new school. Miss Mamie
Reuck, the violinist, and Miss L. Malady, So
prano. appeared upon the programme. large
and intelligent audience filed the hall, and the
proceeds were very satisfactory.
CARDS have been issued by Mrs. F. Jacobs
of Western avenue, for children's party, to
be given January 8, in honor of Miss Kitty's
birthday, with which she enters her teens.
"WILLIAM AND WASHINGTON" will be the
subject of lecture tomorrow evening in Car
negie Hall by Rev. William Best, of Philadel-
phia.
THE Ladies' Aid Society of the N. P. Church,
Of Bellevue will hold a fair the first Friday Of
next month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

IT is an interesting and not unsatisfactory
sign that the failure of certain Republics an
Senators to rally to the defense of the defuncr
force bill has led to sharp talk on the part of
certain Republican organs about absenteeism.
The Philadelphia Press has pitched into the
Pennsylvania Senators on that score, and the
New York Tribune now brings Senator VOL
colt to book with the assertion that he twas al.
ways one of the absentees." This development
of outspoken qualities may yet lead to the Re-
publican organs actually advancing the theory
that it is the duty of all Senators, without re-
gard to party to attend to the business of the
Senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
GETTING INTO GOOD SHAPE.
The Work of Cataloguing Carnegie Library

The Work of Cataloguing Carnegie Library
Books is Progressing.
"Yes we have some new books in," said
Librarian stevenson. of Carnegie Library, yes
terday afternoon. 1--WE have received from
CINCINNATI Garfield's collective works, in two
volumes, half morocco. gilttopped. bevel-
edged, etc. Don't know who donated them,
and in fact am not sure they have been
donated. A bill may follow in due time, with
the significant sentence, "Please remit" but
the name OF P. w. Garfield was written op the
wrapper.
1--WE have also received the Encyclopedia
Britannica, direct from Edinburgh. We are
Miss Lapsley, here, is doing most efficient
work."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
Is This a New STYLE {?

A lady dropped glove at the corner Of
Smithtield and Diamond streets yesterday, and
a gentleman who saw her drop it picked it up
and ran after her.
"You dropped this glove, I think" he ven-
tured as he handed over the glove.
1t was astounding that he did not become a
pillar OF ice instantly. for she gave him freez-
ing look and said in an ammoniac tone:
sSir II"
But she took the glove all the same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
RURAL soLoNs IN NEBRASKA.

The Election of an nliterate Speaker of
the House VIII Mix Matters.
LINCOLN. NEB.. Jan. 6-The Legislature or
ganized at noon to-day the Farmers Alliance
having clear majority ami electing temporary
officers without trouble. g. Fl. Piertle, Secre-
rerary of the State Central Committee ofthe
Independent party, was elected Secretary pro
tenn of the Senate, by majority Of one. S. NJ.
Elder was elected temporary Speaker of the
House and Eric johnson Secretary.
The temporary Speaker is without education
or experience. and turbulent session is conf
IDENTIFY expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

BY the way, it is an evidence Of progress
that after the winter is hah through, Mr.. Bal
four has discovered that the distress in ireland,
the existence of which he denied last fall, re-
quires some relief. Perhaps Mr.. Balfour may
yet come to the conclusion that the Irish have
some rights-if he can make any political CAPT.
tai out of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

"DEMocARTs in the Senate who rejoiced
over Vice President Morton's decision that an
appeal from the chair is debatable were un-
aware that his ruling was loaded. The appeal
can be laid on the table," remarks the New
York Press of Monday. 1t also appeared on
the same day that beside the ability to lay an
appeal on the table, the Senate had the power
to lay the elections bill on the shelf.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

The suggestion is made that the new in
strument used fo- measuring one-millionth of
an inch might be tested on the progress of the
second term boom. Since the event of Mon
day, however, such an instrument would be un-
fitted to show the backward progress of that
political movement. A sextant would be neces-
sary for measuring long distances like that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07
THE PRESIDENTS AGREEMENT.

1t win Not Be Jeopardized by the Rock
Islands Bridge Squabb1e.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6-President Cable, Of the
Rock Island, says that the trouble over the
Union Pacific bridge contract was not of suffi-
cent Importance to be allowed to interfere with
the proposed presidents agreement. This in
dicates that Mr.. Cable has cooled off somewhat
since he left Chicago. and goes to show that
the railway magnates are too much in earnest
in their present movement to permit individual
quarrels to upset their plans.
1t is believed that the agreement will be put
into effect, whether the Rock Island and St
Paul succeed in fixing up their difficulty with
the Union Pacific or not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

THE intimations that the proposed inves-
tigation into that silver pool is being held, in
the House Committee of Rules, as q club to
make members vote as they are ordered, only
add to the necessity for the investigation to be
ordered at once. If the Republican majority
has any desire to preserve its reputation. it must
probe the assertion that members have been
speculating ON their own action. without fur
ther delay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-07

RACING circles are excited by the report
that one OF the Gould family is going to set up
a racing stable. The excitement is probably
due TO the expectation that the new stable will
discard the traditions of training and stick to
the Gould policy, by keeping the stock full of
watar