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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
4 PERTINENT REPLY.

The reference TO the revision of wages
al the Edgar Thomson Steel Works the
other day by THE DISPATCH, in which the
attempts Of the free-trade journals to
make capital out of it were answered by
the simple fact that the tariff on steel
rails was reduced by the tariff act, moves
the New York Times to refer to it as an
example Of the eagerness with which the
hich-tariff journals use this excuse, or
words to that effect The Times is in
error. The eagerness was shown by the
free-trade journals in catching at the
change of wages to make capital against
the iron and steel industries. The peril
nerce of the reply is illustrated by the
fact that the Times shifts its ground, as
follows:
Our cotemporary in P1ttsburg knows very
well that the reduction of the duties on
steel rails and steel beams and other struc-
tural shapes of iron or steel was not the
sc OF the reductions of wages in the fac
Ies OF Mr. Carnegie and of the ex-Chair-
of the Republican National Committee.
knows that the chosen representative of
manufacturers and the organ of the iron
d steel industry declared that the slight
Sering OF these duties was satisfac actory to
en-.
Exactly. The changes in the wages
@aie had nothing to do with the tariff
hey were due to the conditions of the
'mestic industry such as have both
lsed and lowered wages scores of times
fore. This is the best evidence that the
ort of the Times, to hold up the change
.,ssan example or the way in which the
pionise Of keeping up wages by enhanc-
lnG the tariff has been broken, was wholly
without foundation
The Times lugged this matter of wages
INTO the tariff discussion. 1t is pertinent
reply to show that the industry in which
this occurred was one in which the tariff
was reduced by what that journal calls
The slight reduction of about 40 per
cent, and that the Mckinley act which is
he'd up by the free traders as measure
which sweepingly raised duties really
made such decided reductions as were
justified by the state of the industries
Effected. All of which is emphatically
brought cut by the attempt of the Times
10 make capital against the Mckinley act
out OF these changes in the wages scales,
ana the reply that in these industries the
Mckinley act very materially reduced the
I!UripS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
A STRoNG CONTRAST.

The action of the Baltimore and Ohio
directors last week in declaring a % per
cent dividend affords a striking illustra-
lion of one of the common idiosyncrasies
OF railway management. At the same
time it corroborates the view of that prop
erty which THE DISPATCH has steadily
taken for the years during which it has
been on the non-dividend-paying list
That opinion has been that the railway is
one Of the most profitable and solvent in
he country, and that the payment of
dividends might have been resumed long
ago. if It had suited the views of the man.
agement
Twenty per cent dividend is an exceed
ingly liberal return--to the people who
hold the common stock of the company at
present. But the contrast between that
large dividend and the previous years
during which no dividend at all was paid
is somewhat striking. There might be a
charitable theory, that after the complica-
ti0ns which caused the company's suspen-
sion OF dividends had been Strengthened out
a single profitable year permitted this
dividend, if the resolutions of the board
did not forbid il. 1t is there stated that
the dividend is to be paid from a surplus
accumulated during the years 1889, 1890
ard 1891 1t is thus made clear that it
would have been perfectly practicable for
,ac company 10 have paid per cent divi-
dsad in each Of these years. But it is
another question whether, if these divi-
Gends had been paid, the present owners
could have purchased the stock acquired
from former stockholders at the prices
which were paid.
The illustration of corporate finarcering
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
which this point affords is emphasized BY

which this point affords is emphasized by
the other side of the picture. The COM
pany wishes to sell 5000, 900 of stock.
The policy of putting the entire earnings
into extensions and betterments, pursued
while the stock was in former hands, no
longer commends itself. By way of float
ing that stock as well as dividing the plum
among these who have now got it the
fatness of the twenty per cent dividend
is thrown out in strong relief against the
leanDess of the entire absence of divi-
dends during the previous years.
This may create a speculative demand
for the new stock; but it would not be
strange if actual investors should fail to
see in the history of the whole transaction
any assurance that their interests are care
fully guarded when such methods prevail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
THE UNRECOGNIZED.

WRITTEN FOR THE DISPArCH.1
How many stars of purest ray
Must shine within the sky,
And move along their silent way
Unseen by mortal eye.
How many gems in oceans deep,
Or down in rocky mine,
AS fair and bright as those that sleep
In the monarch'S casket fine.
How oft do roses bloom in vain
And scent the morning air,
And violets deck the verdant plain
And die neglectedsthere.
How oft the matchless nightingale
Pours out its soul alone,
No listening ear within the vale
To catch one melting tone.
And thus it will most surely be
With thousands of our race,
Who meier upon life's stormy sea
Shall paths of glory trace.
And yet methinks tits quite as good
To shine unseen, unknown,
And live in peaceful solitude
As on some gilded throne.
ID. MATHEW CARR
MoNT., November, 1891.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

A TELEGRAPHIC item which appeared in
the last issue of THE DISPATCH concerning
the gift of a diamond scarf pin to a United
States Deputy Marshal of New York City
was interesting as an item of news, as is the
further statement in regard to the same
official that "every Government in Europe
has, with one or two exceptions, made him
substantial presents" 1t is especially in
structive of the customs of the present age
that no one deems it worth while to pay any
attention to document called the Consti-
tuition of the United States which enacts
that mo person holding any Office OF trust or
profit under the United States shall, without
the consent of the Congress, accept of any
present, from any king, prince or
foreign state" Mr.. Campbell's sentiment
whats the constitution among friends
seems to have wider acceptance than was
suspected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
The Incoming Cinnamon.


Congress is unquestionably to find itself
confronted with the Chinese question when
it assemblies, and large provision will either
have to be made for the execution of the
law or the law will have to be regarded as a
dead letter. There is no doubt whatever
that the volume of Chinese immigration n is
larger at the present time than at any time
since the exclusion law was passed, and it
is constantly increasing. All along the
Canadian frontier the Chinese are gathering,
and the efforts of the Treasury officials to
keep them out are not successful. The de-
partment is doing the best possible with the
means at its command under the law, but
these are entirely inadequate for the ac.
complishment of the task before it. Con-
gress must strengthen its hands or open the
doors to the anxious almond-eyed Celestial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
A Road Reform Congress.

iuuldudpohS CeutlHcl.J
A number of representatives of the differ
ent Southern States have just been holding
a road Congress at Atlanta. The object of
the Congress was to interest the public in
movement to secure good high ways through
out the South and to consider the best
methods of accomplishing that end through
the State Legislatures and otherwise. The
movement is a timely one. We should like
very much to see concerted effort in the
same direction in Indiana The establish
.ment of a system of frst-class roads extend
ing into every township in the State would
do more for the prosperity, the comfort, and
the convenience of our people than any
other enterprise of material character
that could be undertaken. No investment
could be made that would yield such rich re-
turns. We believe it would be we'll if road
Congress could be held in this State this fall.
at which the representative business men
and farmers of every county could be pres
ent for an exchange of ideas upon this i'm
portant question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
a 4 co.oPERAfIvs Rx1IHoAn
1t Is Proposed to Build One Across North
ern Mexico.


1t Is Proposed to Build Ono Across North
ern Mexico.
The New Nation.l
Albert K. Owen, the founder of the Ameri-
can cooperative Colony at Topolobampo
mexico, now proposes to build co-opera-
1--WE railroad 200 miles long connecting the
Guif OF California with the Gulf Of Mexico.
When shis colony was In the formative state
Mr. Owen secured valuable concessions
from tne Mexican Government, and though
tne original plan was abandoned, the con-
cessions were not forfeited, and now,
tnrough the friendliness of President Diaz,
tney nave been renewed in more practicable
snape, ana so as to contribute materially to
the carrying out of the new plan. Mr.. Owen
now announces in the Mexican Hnancier
tnat tne projectors Of the road have money
enough In hand to build and equip the first
10 miles OF the railway and telegraph and
that the colony has, within ITSELF the labor
and skill requisite to survey and construct
the road. build the bridges. depots, freight
houses, wharves, shops and also experienced
men 10 operate the trains and telegraph
lines.
This, he estimates constitutes about three
hfths of the total cost of the entire plant.
and that aside from this, it will onIy be nee
essary to bond the road for $40, 900 per mile,
and therefore the road will have only to
meet tue 5000 interest per mile per year. This
is a small indebtedness when compared with
the Mexican Central Railway, which is
bonded for $3s, 500 per mile, but which earned
" 4OO per mile the first year after it was
opened. This will be the first instance in
which incorporated labor has ever con.
tracted to receive railroad securities for its
services, and where capital has been invested
upon such basis of agreement. The road
will be called the Mexican Western Railroad
Company. The TopolObampo Colony is now
said to be in q most prosperous condition,
and the undertaking of such a work ns out
lined, indicates its strength and resources
and shows what intelligent labor can accom-
plish whom emancipated from the tyranny
and guile of private capitalists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
RHYNKLED RHYMELETS.

Clara-You know Cora has been taking 8
course of millinery with view to trimming her
own hats in the future. and 1 have just learned
that she has stopped.
Maud-why, what has she stopped for?
Clara-Her money ran out.-CLoak Rerie,o
sought relief in many hoary creed,
But found no solace till found the weed,
And now my only altar is my pipe,
And prime tobacco Is my only need.
" =. Herald.
Lady Ito servant Lima, what has be-
come of your sweetheart?
Lina-He doesn't come any more.
''why notp''
''well, you see his wife is Of such jealous dis
position that gave him the grand bounce
TsSas Svtinos.
Wife, don't think I shall get . new
bonnet this month but shall have my old one
trimmed over.
Husband-Bless you my dear.
Wife-Don't bless me. Give me SIS for trim
ming.-C1oak Reuielo.
La Grippe and Laryngitis,
And jovial Catarrh.
And myriads of Coughs and Colds
Are mourning near and far.
And in a wretched chorus
They sing this dismal song
.'Oh these are dull hard times for US.
Boston Courier.
DIedhlost, solu 4,hASS l. NSSN~, - -
favorite NEAL
Naturally" retorted Miss Perte. Zone Is
younger at breakfast than at dinner.-HaIpsrs
Bdzdr.
Tom-The old gentleman caught me KISS
ing Alice last night.
Ned-rm surprised. You ought to go slow about
such things.
why / went altogether too slow about III
That's how got caught. Puck.
He thought he'd marry her because
She made her gowns herself,
But the little trimming bills she mad
Soon laid him on the shelf.
Cloak Reriec.
Husband-Let us go to Niagara Falls
next week / should like very much for you and
to spend a week there. 1 think should enjoy it
very much.
Wife-Itis is very unusual for you to be so consid-
crate toward me. Why do you want to take me to
Niagara Falls?
Husbaud-Smith took his wife there last week.
and he said she was speechless with awe, and II
lust thought perhaps-Opch. let go my hair.
Can't vo,, take a joke? Let CO. say! III get YOU
that new bonnet-and a new sealsSiu saeQue."-
Ispas Sytings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Gordon Lester Ford, Publisher.


Gordon Lester Ford, the publisher of the
New York Tribune for the eight years between 1873
and 1881, and the father of Malcolm W. Ford, the
athlete. died Saturday morning at his home, in
Brooklyn, in the sSth year of his age, of gastric
fever. He was found dead in his bed. Mr.. Ford
was the owner Of the finest private library, the
most valuable art collection and the most extern
sve collection of historical autographs in the
United States. He was instrumental in founding
the Brooklyn Art Association and was for years Its
treasurer. He was also a director of the Academy
of Music for quarter of a century, was connected
with the Brooklyn Library, the Long Island His
torical Society and the Hamilton Club. In connec-
ton with Simeon B. Chittenden he founded the
Brooklyn Union in 1868 for the avowed purpose Of
defending the cause of the Union. In 1863 he was
appointed United States Collector of Internal
Revenue, and relinquished the position three years
later rather than submit to being assessed for CAM
paign purposes. In 1873 he BECAME the publisher
and business manager of the Tribune. and he filed
that responsible post for eight years. He was
member of the Lotos, the Reform and the Lawyers
clubs of this city and of the Hamilton Club of
Brooklyn. He was one Of the originators and the
first signer Of the call for the Washington Centen
nial. and was chairman of the General Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

The New York Telegram defends the
action Of the Chicago Chief of Police in Or
dering an Anarchist meeting to display the
United States flag, with the remark that mo
one is entitled to the protection Of this Gov
ernment who will not recognize and display
its flag" According to that the guardians
OF the public peace have the right to walk
into any public meeting or any place of
business and stop proceedings until the flag
is waved. There seems to be need of direct
instruction that the police have no right to
say what any man shall do until he commits
an overt act against the law of public
peace.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

Rev. SAM SMALL has cast the Rev. Sam
Jones in the shade as the inventor OF q vivid
phrase, having characterized a saloonkeep-
er whom he denounced from the pulpit as
selling "pop-skull whisky" The phrase is
good, but it had the effect of o boom
erang. in incfting the vender of spurious re-
freshments to whack the Rev. Samuel over
the head. The most emphatic application
of the term seems to be in the fact that the
Rev. Sam Small's skull has been popped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

SPEAKING of the Speakership contest,
which is now becoming very hot, the Buffalo
Courier remarks: Several good men and
strong men are candidates" II the reports
of the factions about deals on the silver
question. and Affiliations with real estate
rings are to be believed, they are not only
strong but rank. But after the fight is over
we shall hope to learn that it is simply the
usual campaign mud-slinging.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
The Leak Cannot Be Stopped.
Chicago News.I

CHlcdRO NeWS.j
Dispatches from Ottawa, Ont, announce
that the Canadian Government has decided
to adopt vigorous immigration policy.
This reminds one of the old adage about
plugging cask with spigot while the
bunghole remains open. Common every
day statistics prove that for every immi-
grant Canada is able to lure TO her shores
from European countries there are about
two that leave Canada to take up permanent
residence in the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

In view of the attempt in Whitewater,
Wis, to blow up with dynamite lodge of
Good Templars, an Eastern journal asks
"What is the matter with the civilization out
there?" The same thing that is the matter
everywhere where people get the idea that
the community must be run in the interest
Of whisky, namely that the supporters of
that interest deem it unnecessary to be re-
strained by considerations of law or the fear
of committing crime.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

''THE Republic of Brazil will be two
years old tomorrow" remarks a cotempo-
rary of Saturdays date. That is, to adopt
the Hibernian manner of phrasing it, if it
had ever been republic, and the republic
had lasted until Sunday, it would have been
two years old on that day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

Chicago should look to its laurels. A little
one-horse town up in Dakota called Sioux
Falls is acquiring a national reputation for
the celebrity and frequency with which its
courts grant divorces.-Chicogo NeDs Give
the little town a chance. Let her wear :the
laurels If she wins them. 1t is better that
they should go to Western than to q East
ern town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

Once was Mr.. Blaine "that tower of
strength which stood four square to all the
winds that blew."-Kansas City Times. What
Mr.. Blaine once was he still is. Time has
made no change in his business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

The robbery Of railroad trains and blowing
open of safes since the election Is not a
necessary sequence of that event.-St. Paul
Globe. Nobody supposed that disappointed
free traders would carry their principles
unite 40 far.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

What the Northwest wants now is good,
old fashioned winter-not too old-fa shioned,
but just old-fashioned enough.-Minneapoti
Tribune. Unless signs fail, the Northwest
will get just what it wants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

The ambition of Chicago is displayed in
the headlines of the Chicago Herald, one of
which asserts that local attraction "Will
Guido Roster & Bial, while another declares
"Coney Island Wanted" If Chicago is to
deprive New York of those features what
will there be left in the Metropolis to live
for9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

ANNA MAGDALENA wife of Alderman Flach of
the Southsde, died at his home, 220s Carson street.
yesterday afternoon at the age of 50years. The
funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
RUFUS LIsLE. prominent horseman and inlu-
ential citizen of Lexington, KY. died at his home
near this city, % years of age. He was known
throughout the country. He was a director of the
Lafayette National Bank.
MRS. EvELINE SMITH, the mother of A. w.
Smith, the well-known florist and promoter of the
chrysanthemum show. died Saturday at her sons
home on BoRgs avenue. She was 73 years old. Her
funeral will take place this afternoon.
JUDGE j. G. SPARKS, brother of T. G. Parks,
brother of A. j. Sparks, Commissioner General of
the Land Office under President Cleveland, died in
Tacoma. WASH, aged 50 years. He went there in
1867. and was at one time Territorial Auditor Of
Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

New YORK and Cincinnati are both
earnestly desiring rain. The agony of the
situation is heightened by their inability to
decide whether to call on Dyrenfurth or
Melbourne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

EVERY girl loves company, but her male
callers should always remember that three
is q crowd.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

SOME of Philadelphia's citizens are vainly
trying to wake up that sleeping beauty.
They should ask her to take drink.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

The eyes of the whole world will be upon
Mrs. Palmer when she drives that last nail
in the Woman's Building Chicago Tribune. 1t
is to be hoped that she won't become con-
the man who holds the nail is brave even to
heroism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

THERE seems to be no doubt that Pitts
burg armor plates can beat the world. Now
might it not be another gratifying step for
armor platese
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

PERHAPS Massachusetts, will retaliate
for Uncle Jerry's remarks on the hide ques-
tion by presenting him with a leather
medal for his agricultural craftsmanship.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

ing on. 1t will cause some increase in pub
lie expanses. but il the law is worth anything
it will more than make that up by larger
saving in nlegitimate private expenditures
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

"Blaine and reciprocity" have been sent
to the rear by the money of the Protection
lists in Ohio.-Cold,0ater Sun, (ldich.) If this
was the case, they have gone to the front
very rapidly since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

THEY are shouting instead of shooting
for rain down the Ohio. The good prefer
Providence to powder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

BoIEs, of Wisconsin, with 5000 plurality,
and Russell of Massachusetts, with II, 900 are
.he rising stars IN the armament of Demo
cratic availabilities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
TALK OF THE TIMES.

Anarchists waving their reg rags make
themselves madder than anybody else.-
Toledo Commercial Yes, but the reg flag has
no place in this country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
The hats and bonnets now in style.

The sluggard who goes to his aunt and
gets nothing is forced to deal with his uncle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

HE loved the maid, and loved her we'll,
But sighed to note her waist was slim,
For then he knew this stylish belle,
Had corset-steeied her heart 'gainst him,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.

THE only thing a lazy man gains in this
world is flesh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
He Has One Lord on His Side.

Kansas City Times.l
Mr.. Cleveland has at least one Lord on his
side, and the beauty Of it is he can exercise
the right of franchise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16
The modern maids aesthetic,
Delsartean and athletic.

The modern maids aesthetic,
Delsartean and athletic,
Full of go.
A driver, rider. walker,
But most insipid talker,
Doncher know.
-Wdshinoton Star.
If the shearman on the Star had remembered
the injunction, "Thou shalt not steal" he
would not be put in this false light, nor
would the New York Commercial Advertiser,
the Buffalo Courier and other honest ex-
change readers have credited him with this
trif1e. 1t first saw the light in The DIS
PATCH, but in spite of this fact city cotem-
porary says it was found floating" Take
'em, boys, but credit 'em.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

THE most sensible thing to take to your
bosom now is q chest protector.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

OFFICIALS who are weighed in the scale
of Justice and whitewashed are still scaly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-16

THE best thing to give borrower is a
piece of your mind.