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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
PITTsBURG. SUNDAY. MAY. 8. 1891.
PITTsBURG,S REAL RANK.

That the proper rank of Pittsburg is not
shown by the census of the population within
her municipal limits has often been referred
to in these columns. Nevertheless, few,
even among our own people, are aware what
difference it makes if the comparison is
made bv assigning to each city the whole
population which is part of its business
and actually makes up the community.
We all know that Pittsburg and Allegheny
together make up a community of nearly
35O, 600, which puts US far ahead of Cleye-
land and Buffalo, supposed TO be our rivals.
But very few have taken the trouble to learn
the magnitude of the population included in
the suburban districts, which are either 8
part of Pittsburg's industrial system or are
the residence localities for our business men,
and see where that standard of comparison
would place her in the rank OF cities.
Nevertheless, this is the only correct
standard of comparison. London, as de-
fined by its municipal limits, contains only
$50 900 people; but that is because SO per
cent of its 100000 population reside out
side the municipal limits Pekin and
Yeddo are composed each of two or three
separate divisions; while New York, which
has only ], 100000 by the census, furnishes
the population in metropolitan district of
$780, oOc.
A comparison Of the population of the
various cities, taking in the whole district
of which each is the center, has recently
been produced bv the dispute between Chi
cago and Philadelphia as to their respective
rank. Chicago is the one city that has come
nearest to including within her limits all
the population that subsists on her business.
A table has been gotten up showing the pop
ulation Of various leading cities, according to
this standard, which appears to be based on
the principle of giving to each the popula-
tion of its county, and then going outside
the county-and in the case of New York,
Philadelphia, 81 Louis and Cincinnati
even outside the State-to add the towns
which are really a part of the community
maintained by each city. According to this
table the population and rank of the six
leading cities is as follows:
New York.......s 62l, 900 Chicago ......l S24 900
Philadelphia. ...l. 500 OOO PittsburE 677 600
SS4, 600 st. Louis. 62s 600
O0 the SAINT uStuOu VI Nlu-
ciunati, Baltimore and Providence slightly
exceed 500 Oy0, while Cleveland comes close
to that total But the most important
change in rank is that given to Pittsburg.
Instead of being the twelfth city in the
country she is actually the fifth. Instead
of tagging behind Cleveland and Buffalo,
as shown in the inadequate comparisons of
the census, she exceeds ST. Louis, Baltimore
and Cincinnati The real rank which prop
erly belongs to our community will be a
surprise to most citizens; but, in view of the
fact that the city holds the fourth rank in
banking capital, and the second, if not the
frst, in tonnage of shipments. there is no
reason to question its correctness. Pittsburg
people should appreciate the rank Of their
community and live up to it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
IT is thought by the esteemed Pbiladel.

IT is thought by the esteemed Philadel-
phia Ledger that descriptions of the way in
which Hebrews are being driven from Moscow,
their stores and dwellings, being robbed after
they have passed. chained to each other, out
side of the city. would be sufficient in the days
of chiyalry to raise up an army outside of
Russia TO overthrow the despotic Czar." We
are afraid that the generally conservative
Ledger credits the age of chIyalry with alto
gether too much enthusiasm in favor of a
prescribed race. 1t has not been reported that
the Russians have extracted money from the
Hebrews by the alternative process of extract
ing their teeth, or the exemplary punishment
of roasting them on large gridirons. These
were among the amusements of English
chiyalry. Russian barbarism is bad enough.
but it is not as savage ss the customs of the
feudal and pseudo-chivalric times.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
THE PASTORS FIRST CALL,
He Gets a Very Nice Reception From the
Lady's Pet Parrot.

He Gets Very Nice Reception From the
Lady's Pet Parrot.
New York WorId.l
A lady living on Remsen avenue, New Bruns-
wick, owns parrot possessed of much ability
and impudence and peculiarly human-like
voice new pastor has recently been estab-
lished over the lady's church, and a few days
ago he went to make his first pastoral visit.
The front door was open, but the Venetian
blind door was closed and Poll was in the cage
Just behind II. AS the pastor reached for the
electric button Poll said in remonstrant
tone:
GO away please"
"But wish to see the lady of the house."
the house."
You are mistaken. am not a tramp, I
wish to see the lady of the house on business"
go 'wayP' screamed Poll. wrathfully. go
way. you dirty tramp. Pll call the police.
Policel policer'
This was too much for the modest minister,
and in very considerable wonderment he
abandoned his call 1t is hard to tell who was
more ANNOYED, the minister or the matron,
when Polls part in the affair became known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Edouard Reusg,

Edouard Reuss is dead at Strasburg. He
was one of the most eminent of theoogians, and
1t is to him that the popularity of Biblical studies
In France is due. He was born at Strasburg July
is, 1904 He was pupil of Genesius at Halle and
ofSilvestre de Sacy in Paris and in 1879 professor
of the Faculty Of Theology at Strasburg, whereof
he became a member in 1888. He published in 1858.
in German. 'History of the Books Of the New
Testament ~ and IN French "Christian Theology
in the Apostolical Century," in 1884, ftEpistIe 10
the Hebrews;n in 1854 History of the Canon of
the Holy scriptures in the Christian Church;i, in
was the editor at Jena of the scientific review.
Beftraege, etc HIS researches on the com posi-
tion OF the Pentateuch and his ideas have for
in Germany. The .'Prolegomena', of wellhausen
were founded on his principles He and his life
tion of a scientific and complete edition of the
works OF Calvin, A volumes of which have ap-
peared. y
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
She Shocked the Quakers.
Philadelphia Record. ]

IHIIdueIph1a RecOrd,I
A black-eyed Spanish beauty, not over IS
years old, accompanied by stout chaperon, at
fracted much attention in popular restaurant
last night by rolling cigarette and calmly
smoking it after she had disposed of a hearty
dinner. The chaperon was the first to notice
the general attention her wards strange action
was attracting. The head waiter, who under
stood that the young lady was simply following
out a custom of her native land, who. by the
way, Is Spaniard himself. spoke a few words
to the chaperon. The bright-looking girl over
heard the remark, glanced around the room at
the smiling faces and threw her cigarette away
with a merry laugh. Then she arose, gravely
bowed to the entire assemblage and swept out
OF the room, followed by the chaperon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

PITTsBURG's fame as convention center
still retains its brightness. Last year convention
after convention, each national in Its scope.
was held here. and the delegates went away
singing the praises of the town. Now two
more important gatherings arctic be held here,
and without doubt the Slavonic Roman Gath
olics and the Machinists will add their hymns
to the burthen of praise-song. Pittsburg will.
at least, treat them SO that ingratitude alone
will keep them silent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
A Dogs Humanity.
London SPECTATOR

London Spectator
The servant man of one Of my friends took a
kitten to a pond with the intention of drown.
ing it. His masters dog was with him, and
when the kitten was thrown into the water the
dog sprang in and brought it safely to land. A
second time the man threw it in, and ag ain the
dog rescued it; and when for the third time Ih g
man tried to drown it, the dog. as resolute to
save the little helpless life as the man was to
destroy it, swan with it TO the other side of the
pond running all the way home with it, and
safely depositing it before the kitchen fire; and
sever after" they were inseparable, sharing
even the same beul
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
AN Eastern cotemporarv turns ND its nose

AN Eastern cotemporary turns up its nose
at General Wolseley for speaking of Fighting
Joe Johnston" The critic claims that the
term belonged to General Hooker, and that
Johnston was relieved by Hood, because he
would not fight" 1t is also post facto reflec-
tiorf that the change was a fortunate thing for
the United States forces. Johnston's peculiar
ity was that he would not fight except at an
advantage; but General Sherman, who was
able to speak from experience, testified that
from Resaca To Bentonville. Johnston could on
occasion develop a very uncomfortable degree
of puguacity,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Sword of General Braddock.

DoDaEvIL1E, WIS. May 2.-R- Marks, pro.
prietor of the Marks House, has recently Sc.
cured the sword used by General Braddock at
the time of his defeat in his attack on For,
Duquesne, on the 9th of July, 1755. Mr.. Marks
received it from the hand of c. M. Fleek to
whom it was given by Clarence Phelps, of
Adams county, Wisconsin, grandson of
Willis Phelps, who was In the battle with
Braddock when the General was fatally
wounded. Willis Phelps received the sword
from the hands of General Braddock after he
was wounded. and it has been kept in the
family ever since until delivered to Mr..
Marks,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

The fact that Bismarck, though elected,
received 5000 votes less than did his National
Liberal predecessor, strengthens the stand
taken by The DIsPATDH that the e1-Chan-
cellor is by no means nearly as popular as he
once was. The significant silence maintained
by the semi-oficial press shows that there is q
disposition to give the Prince plenty of rope
with the hope that he will hang himself, and
he will if he advocates his pet theories, which
are now some years out of date.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
MAY.

Merry, rollicking, frollcking May
Into the woods came skipping one day;
She teased the brook till he laughed outright
And gurgled and scolded with all his might:
She chirped to the birds and bade them sing
A chorous of welcome to.Lady Spring.
And the bees and the butterflies she set
To waking the flowers tnat we're sleeping yet.
She shook the trees till the buds looked out
To see what the trouble-was all about;
And nothing in nature escaped that day
The touch Of the life-giving, bright young May.
st Nicholas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

FROM present indications it seems that
Inspector Byrnes will makes Jack the Rip
per if he can't catch ope. He is now busly en-
gagged piling up rather weak circumstantial
evidence against a half-witted fellow, whose
only yproven offense is a dislike for bathing.
Without friends as he is, the man is to be pitied
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

THE news that American pictures at the
much attention and received favorable COM
ment, makes very pleasant reading. 1t shows
that our artists are quite capable of eQualling
their European brethren, and makes the hope
for distinctively national school seem nearer
realization
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

for Byrnes will convict him if possible, whether
he is guilty or not. The discovery OF certain
blood stains on the hotel room floor looks much
like manufactured evidence, as previous to the
other day nothing was said about finding them.
For the benefit of Byrnes reputation it appears
that some one must be convicted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

MAYOR WAsHBURNE, of Chicago, has
issued an order that all the gambling places in
that city must be closed; but We have not yet
observed any marked diminution in the volume
of flyers in wheat, which constitute the whole
sale department of gambling in that city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Edward1M. Rvnou

Edward M. Bynon, a welI-known former
Pittsburger, died at Salt Lake City, Utah. last
Thursday. Nj. Bynon was well known in this
city. having at one time been business manager
of Y Waso, the Welsh paper now defunct. He
was a Welshmau by birth, and the news of his
demise caused universal sorrow among his MANY
friends In this city. Mr.. Bynon some few years
ago resigned his position on Wdsg to accept a
Government position under Arthur u. Thomas
the Pittsburger who now Governor of Utah
MIR. Bynon married Miss Henney. of this city
before going to Utah. He was also q brother-if,-
law of David Lloyd, Of this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Rev. DIR. Conant.

Rev. DR.. Thomas j. Conant one of the
leading Biblical scholars of the day. died at his
home in Brooklyn, Thursday, aged SO. Dr.
Conant was the father Of ). s. Conant, the editor
of Harper'S Weekly, who suddenly disappeared In
1884. He was successfully tutor in Columbia Coll
lege, Professor of Greek in Waterville College
Maine: Professor Of Languages and Biblical
Literature in Madison University. and Professor
Of Hebrew and Biblical Exegesis in Rochester
Theological Seminary. He was the author of
many valuable religious works, and his Hebrew
grammar Is q standard textbook.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

ANYONE who thought that the Roman ex-
plosion would daunt Tom Reed did not know
the man. The leader who does not let the
elections of 1890 mar his summer vacation is
not going to be disturbed by any little shaking
up of the Seven Hills.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
MAY MERRIhIENT.

Deacon Podberry-You have been faith
ful pastor to US for seven years now.
The Rev. Mr. Wilgus-I have tried, In my hum
BILE way, to do my pest.
Deacon Podberry-Yes. and we we're thin king Of
giving you some sort Jf testimonial. Which would
YOU prefer-a trip to Palestine trial hsresy.
Indianapolis Journal
OF COURSE,
= "Shoud actors marry?'
Why, of course.
How else could they ever
Get divorce?
Chicago Tribune.
School Teacher-Johnny, you may tell
me what success means.
Johnuy-The prosperous termination Of any
school Teacher-Nov, Bobby, what is failursf
Bobby-Ms says pa is.-Judge.
Papa-well. Jack. what book have you
found most valuable this year?
Jack (thoughtfully)-To tell you the truth,
father l lost on every BOOK 1 made.-Aunseys
Weekly.
Doctor-welI, how do you feel to-day?
Patieut-I feel as If had been dead q week?
Doctor-Hot-eh?-LUs.
'fI have such an indulgent husband, said
little Mrs. DOLL 'Yes, George says, responded
Mrs, spiteful. ''Sometimes INDUCES too much,
Doesn't he2''-E Exchange.
81 wanted to ask you something, he said,
with look of much anxiety IN his face. "Yes,n
she replied, as . sudden smile Illuminated her
countenance.
.Iknow what 1 am going 10 say may sound Q
littie silly
II don't think 1t will. George.r
'.Weli-your father
''He likes you very much. George"
docs he? Well, when he came home to-day did
he happen to tell what the score was2 I came
down in such hurry that didn't have time -
look at paper."- Wasafngton Post.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Chester G. Nelson.
Chester G. Nelson died FRIDAY

Chester G.. Nelson died Friday morning at
the residence Of his mother 1sI Bluff street. at the
age OF 22 years. Cerebro-spinal meningitis caused
his death. His demise was the first in family OF
seven sons. He was most exemplary young man.
and member of the Sixth Presbyterian Sabbath
School. Funeral services were conducted at his
mothers residence yesterday afternoon by Rev
Mr.. Patterson and Prof. McClellaud, of the Theo-
logical Seminary. The quartet of the Sixth Pres
byterian Church, assisted by Mrs. Balfe rendered
handsome floral tributes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
As Usual.

Omaha World-Heraldl
The Florida deadlock will probably in the
end be opened by a golden key
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

HAND 10 hand fighting in a French
labor trouble shows that other countries have
the ailment of disorder in connection with
strikes more severely than our own democracy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

The disagreement of the jury on the
trial of Plenty Horses shows there are some
frontiersmen able to recognize that there was
a condition of war out there last winter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

CHILE's navy is more destructive than
that of the United States. 1t is destroying all
the navies of the old world by its success in
being blown up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Yes, 1t Is Pretty Nearly Time.

Isn't it time your Uncle Jerry Rusk was
stopping another runaway team. or falling out
of second story window, or in some equally
noticeable way drawing the attention of the
country to the Department of Agriculture?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

THERE is an intimation that the carpen-
ters'. strike is not according to the rules of the
order; but it seems to 60 just the same as if it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

NEW terrors are added to the Blair case
by the threat that Colonel Elliott F. Shepard
will now declare war against the Emperor of
China.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
An Impression Corrected.


1t is authoritatively announced that Jay
Gould was named after Chief Justice Jay. This
corrects the popular impression that he was
christened Jason in honor of the gentleman
who went after the golden fleece.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Charles d. Freeman.

Charles D. Freeman, Grand Master of the
Independent Order of odd Fellows of the State
of Pennsylvania died at his residence, in PhiIa-
delphia, Friday night. MIR. Freeman was also
very prominent Mason.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

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should bear in mind the fact TINT the post
age thereon is Two (2) Cents. All double
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require a 2-ceut stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

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Kentucky sending many OF her sons there 20 be
educated. In 1919. his sister. Jane Campbell.
afterwards Mrs. McKeever then but IS years
olu, had established select school for girls at
West Middletown, Washington county Pa, but
six miles away. 1t was afterward known as
Pleasant Hill Academy, and was the school at
which many fair Southerners were educated,
Mrs. McKeever was strong Abolitiontst,
and near by the academy was dense thicket
known as PenItentiary Hill station on the
Underground Railroad" 1t is said that many
a morning the daughters of Southern planters.
while grumbling, perhaps. over a rather scanty
breakfast, little dreamed that they were put on
short commons in order that runaway slaves
might be fed. The school fourished until
about 1870. when the death of its foundress,
and her son, who succeeded in charge. led to
it's closing. Quite a number of Pittsburg
ladies received their education at Pleasant
Hill.
A Semi-CentenniaI Celebration.
Although the attendance at Bethany College
has somewhat fallen of, it still does good work
and looks forward with confidence to better
DAYS. The semi-centennial of its founding will
be held at the coming commencement IN June,
and it Is expeeted to be the occasion of a great
gathering of alumni and friends Of the college
Among the latter may be named Thomas W.
Phillips, of New Castle. who presented it with
a handsome dormitory. Mr.. Phillips is a men,
ber and sometime minister of the Church of
Christ, and sent two sons to Bethany College.
Speaking of him recalls the connection of
President Garfield with Mr.. Phillips and the
college, He was also member and minister
in that church, and at one time President of
Hiram College, Ohio. one Of its educational
institutions. Mr.. Phillips was his lifelong
friend, and in 1880 the latter's labors among the
Disciples IN Indiana contributed in no small
degree toward the 5000 majority which the
Hoosier State cast for Garfield. The martyred
President was frequent visitor at Bethany at
commencement time, both before and after
Alexander Campbers death. and the little
ground-foor bedroom in the old Campbell man
sion, in which he was always lodged, is still!
pointed out to visitors.
Where the Leader Toiled.
In the yard surrounding the old house is
Campbelrs study, a circular brick building,
lighted from the roof, and two narrow Sits of
windows on each side of a recess containing the
fireplace. In this queer looking place, where
he could neither see OF be seen by any one pass
ing along the road. the venerable leader used
to mediate and write from in the morning
until in the afternoon, stopping only to par
take of the tea and toast carried to him by his
wife at noon.
The family buryIng place lies just above the
house. Alexander Campbell's monument bears
an open Bible with the text. "He that hath the
Son hath life." The epitaph reads:
IN MEMORIAM.
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL,
"Defender of the Faith"
Once delivered to the saints, who, being dead,
yet speaketh by his numerous writings and
holy example.
Borni- the County Antrim. Ireland. septem.