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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
BAD OUTLOOK FOR BAcHEIoRs

The able argument of the U. s. Consul
at Bordeaux in favor of the French propo-
sition for discriminating taxation to re-
lieve the fathers of families and against
| old bachelors appears to have borne
fruit in this country, at least as far
as the latter half of the idea is con-
cerned Indeed, Mrs Ella Wheeler
Wilcox and the Georgia Legislature
appear to have had such premonitions of
the convincing consular logic before it
was published as to have put themselves
in line for the new scheme of taxation.
The poeteSs of passion proposes that
bachelors of forty or more shall be taxed,
the proceeds of the tax to be distributed
among unmarried women of not less than
thirty y-nine-the extra year granted to the
spinsters being a skillful compromise to
get over the obvious difficulty of an ad-
mission by the ladies that they have
reached the age of forty. But the Geor-
gia Legislature is more radical in its attack
on the bachelors, though less gallant in its
provision for the portion of the softer sex
that languishes in single blessedness. Ac-
cording to bill which has been favOrably
reported by the Committee on Hygiene
and Sanitation it is going to cost Geor-
gian s25 per year to continue in the bach
elor business after he is thirty, and $50 is
to be added to the tax every five years
thereafter, so that man who persists in
resisting the snares of Cupid till the age
of Go will have to pay $500 per annum for
the luxury.
But this proposition raises the question
of how the tax is to be enforced, which
stumps the political economist of our es-
teemed cotemporary, the Philadelphia
Press, who has been pondering the prob
lem. Suppose that Georgia bachelor
who contumaciously remains unmarried
to the age of As declares that 500 is really
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
MINGLED POLITICS AND RELIGION.
Changers and Soldiers Both Having Big
Times at Scottdale.

Changers and Soldiers Both Having Big
Times at Scottdale.
ScoTTDALE, Aug. 1S.-This was great day
for the people OF this district, over 1000 peo-
pie of Westmoreland and Fayette county
attending the proceedings in Ellsworth
Park, held there in honor of Grange Day.
Rev. DR.. Funk, of this place, delivered the
address of welcome. This afternoon the
principal speaking occurred, addresses
being made by Senator G.: C. Brown, Of
York; State Secretary Hilman, District
Attorney Gregg, and J. E. McCurdy, of
Greensburg.
But little was said of politics by the speak
ers with the exception of Senator Brown,
who launched out into the sea of great
political future for the Grange. Not a man
lett the grounds but was undecided as to
whether he had attended a Democratic, q
Republican OF Greenback political meet
ing, or a religious campmeeting, the chances
being in favor of the last opinion.
At the G.. A. r. encampment tonight
Colonel Danks addressed the veterans on
war "reminiscences. The day was full of
events and the crowd one of the largest that
ever gathered here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
Tonsuring Is Necessary.
ANTI-HUMBUG.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
A has a wager with B thatit is necessary,
to be ordained to the priesthood, that per-
son must be tonsured before he has author
1ty to officiate as priest. Is he right?
PITTsBURG, August ls J. W. r.
lin the Roman Catholic creed the first
ceremony for devoting person to the SER
vice of God and the church, the first degree
OF the clericate given by bishop is the cut
ting off of the candidates. hair with prayers
and benedictions. Candidates for the rite
must have been confirmed, be adequately
instructed in the elements OF the Christian
faith, and be able to read and write.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
NEW CUSTOMS RULE.
Imported Goods VIII Hereafter Be Sub
iected to but One Examination.

WASHINGTON, Aug. B.-The Bureau of
American Republics is informed that very
important change has been made in Amert-
can Custom House regulations. Under the
old system goods imported were subject to
two examinations, one at the port of entry
and another in the custom house where the
goods were delivered. By a rule just
adopted the last inspection is now dispensed
with.
Goods are thoroughly examined upon
the entrance into the country, sent to their
destination with due precautions and de-
livered to consignees upon presentation of
the proper documents The change saves
of repacking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

THE description of Mr.. VIM. Morton Full
lerton, the new Paris correspondent of the
London Times, by Boston paragrapher,
which credits him with possessing, among
other fascinating qualities, "a dashing,
champagne-like temperament" creates an
apprehension that a quality of that sort
will produce pop and fizz in European
journalism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
FANCY.
evening.

Fancy is heavenly sprite.
Starry-footed as the night.
She bears visions in her train
That can turn the staidest brain.
She can give a beggar gold
Raise the dead above the mold.
She can warm a lovers kiss
Add to every human bliss.
She has qualities divine
Mortals worship at her shrine.
She builds castles in the air,
With which nothing can compare.
She can cheer us and bewitch,
Make us happy-healthy-rich.
would never dare to tell
AL the splendors of her spell.
How she winds me in net,
Till my footsteps are beset.
Fancy is heavenly sprite,
Starry-footed as the night.
Laura Rosauaond White In Cleveland Leader.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
THE GUARD COMMENDED
BY General McClel1and and Governor Pa

by General McCleIland and Governor Patti.
son in an Order sued'Yesterday.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Adjutant Gen
eral McClelland has issued the following
order to the National Guard of Pennsyl.
vania, which has also been signed by Gov.
ernor Pattison:
The encampments for 1891 must convince
everyone who has observed them that the
National Guard of Pennsylvania stands at
the head of the militia of the States. The
improved soldiery, bearing, proficiency of
ment of all organizations is most marked
and comes from the undoubted patriotism
of the individual guardsman. For this the
Commander in Chief desires to thank each
officer and enlisted man. He also desires to
commend to the people of the State their
citiZen-soldiers rs worthy of the generous
consideration and support
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
The Perfect Number.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please inform me through your paper as
to the derivation of the word Shabah
EAST END, August Is. HEB.
1.-THE Hebrew-Shabah, from which comes
the German sieben and the English seven,
Is derived from root signifying to be full,
complete, made up entirely; seven therefore
is often called the perfect number. No
number recurs in Scripture so often, and as
it cannot have an abstract virtue or signif-
icance, its constant use here carries in it
some important allusfon.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

AN international convention of the
members of the weather service is to be held
in Munich shortly. If it had not been for the
slips of the past few weeks, Uncle Jerry's
weather sharps could have gone over and
claimed the championship with an exhibit
of really first-class Republican weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
Lucky Windfalls.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Where did the word "windfall" obtain the
meaning "good luck?" LUCY.
PITTsBURG, August IS.
The origin of "windfall," in the sense Of
"good luck" dates from the time of William
the Conqueror: 1t was then a criminal
offense to cut timber in the forests. Only
such could be gathered as the wind had
blown down, hence heavy wind storm was
hailed by the peasants as so much good luck,
and from this comes the modern application
of the expression.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

WHAT an illustration of the human dis
position to do business on wind, is given by
the statement that Il, ,oOO, 600 bushels of wheat
changed hands in a single halfday's trans
actions on the New York Exchange. As oil
the wheat in New York on that day
amounted to perhaps 10 per cent of that
total, the abilities of the New Workers to
buy and sell fat wheat is amply demon
strated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
THE esteemed Rochester Democrnt nuote

THE esteemed Rochester Democrat quotes
from two of Balmaceda's proclamations to
establish the undoubted fact that the Chilean
President is a usurper and dictator. That is
exactly the point on which THE DISPATCH in
sisted when the organs of that administra-
ton were insisting that the party opposed
to Balmaceda are "rebels" and insurgents" !"
1t is satisfactory to observe that the organs,
albeit somewhat tardily, are getting their
eyes open to the fact that THE DISPATCH is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
The Age of Guardsmen.

To the Editor of The Dispatch
Please inform me as to the required age
for members of the National Guard.
PIrTsBURG, August l8. JACK.
1.-THE applicant for membership in the Ma
tional Guard must be between the ages of IS
and 45 years. but if the applicant is under 81
he must have the written consent of his par
ents or guardians.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
William T. Miller.

William T. Miller, of Parkersburg died
Monday. He was much interested in archseologi-
cal research and had collected number of fine
specimens. He had written number of articles
on the richness of West Virginia territory in these
specimens. He was member of the West Vir-
gnia Historical Society and OF similar one in
New York
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
New York or New Jersey.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Which is the nearest State to PfttsDurg
where persons can be married without a
license, providing they are not of age.
PITTsBURG, August IS. f. A R.
mo license is necessary in New York State
and the laws or New Jersey are not very
strict, but minors are not permitted to
marry in either of these States without the
consent of their parentsl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

THE boom towns have now reached the
stage of regarding the census as back num-
Der. The city directory is the measure by
which they estimate their population, and
the city directory which each city gets up
for itself makes the population boom like a
spring freshet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

THE sum of 100000 is not very big
price to pay for being sure that the founda-
tions of the Chicago Exposition are strong
enough to bear all possible strains; but it is
an exceedingly large price to pay for the
omission-to make that certainE EinNthe first
nlace
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

THE mutual expressions of high esteem
between Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, and
Roger Q. Mills, of Texas. indicate that these
distinguished opponents from remote parts
of the country enjoy an interchange of back
scratching as we'll as any one else.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

YOUNG MosBY is reported to have apol-
ogized for shooting at the Count Mitziewiecz,
but his father, the old cavalry partisan,
thinks that the apology due from his Off
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
Hennepin Canal Committee.

WASHINGTON, Aug lS.-The following are
the members of the Board of Army Engi-
neers who are to take under consideration
and report upon u site for the western ter
minus of the Illinois and Mississippi River
(Hennepin) Canal: General o. NJ. Poe, Chair
man; Major Alex. Mackenzie and Captain
Mar rSba11
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER makes the per-
tinent remark that any man can be ''men-
toned" for the Presidency, and the men
TONERS seem determined that no one shall
have reason to complain of being neglected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

Mrs. JAMES BROWN POTTER's declara-
ton that she is welded to art raises the
doubt whether the other party was not, like
Major General SANKEY'S daughters, forced
into the marriage against our wills, papa
against our Wills"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
IT is an interesting story that Gov. David

IT is an Interesting story that Gov. David
B. Hill aspires to be chairman of the Dem
ocratic National Committee. An exchange
objects that David has another aspiration
for still more prominent position in the
next National campaign: but that makes no
difference to Hill. He has already demon
strated his ability to fill two such positions
as chairman and candidate at the same
firna
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19

THERE are intimations that the admins
tration thinks that 1t can make Clarkson
serve in place of Quay; but the mistake will
be evident in the fullness of time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
THE LOSS ON CROPS.
James Fletcher, of Canada, Says 1t VIII
Reach 10 Per Cent.

Reach 10 Per Cent.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-The Association of
Economic Entomologists held Its first meet
ing yesterday and was addressed by the
President, James Fletcher, entomologist
and botanist to the Dominion of Canada.
In referring to the great loss of crops oc-
casioned by the ravages of insects he said
that the value of agricultural products of
this country Is estimated at about $3.50 600 :
900, and of this an average of about 10 per
cent is lost; in short S3S, 900 900 is given up
almost without a struggle by the people Of
the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-07

The exhaustive report Of the New Orleans
Grand Jury in yesterdays DISPATCH pre-
sents remarkable and not encouraging
picture of the painful working of the
machinery of justice under the dictation of
mob law. There was an expectation that
the Grand Jury would 90 through the
motions of indicting some of the leaders of
the mob; but it seems even that pretense of
upholdlng the law was not to be permitted
against the doctrine of the divine right of
the mob.
No one can say a word against the ex-
haustive efforts of the jury to establish .
case OF jury-bribing. Whatever is done in
the direction of investigation leading to the
punishment of those who engage in the cor
ruption of justice is above criticism. But
there are some remarkable omissions in this
exhaustive review of the case. One is the
failure to attack and expose the influential
officials whose tacit cooperation must have
been necessary to carry out the alleged cor
ruption. The other is the total sbsence of
the fact that the people themselves are re-
sponsible when the courts become too cor
rupt or weak to punish criminals.
But when we come to the report of the
Grand Jury on the acts of the mob that,
having failed to demand clean administra-
tion OF justice, took the function of executing
men by mob edict, we see the utter subserv-
ience of this finding to mob tyranny. The
Grand Jury finds that eleven persons were
killed; but ''the magnitude Of this affair
makes it difficult to fix the guilt upon any
number of the participants. Consequently
the Grand Jury does not consider itself justi-
fed in presenting indictments Inasmuch as
the mob proceedings were fully reported in
the press. the only conclusion allowed from
this deliverance is that the industry with
which that body sought to find proof of bribery
was only exceeded BY its industry in keeping
away from any evidence as to the leaders of
the mob. who arrogate to themselves the
right of dealing out life and death regard
less of the decisions of law.
The view thus presented of the admins
tration of New Orleans justice is almost
hopeless. The machinery of the law pro-
duces an Indictment of itself to the effect
that il is open to influences OF corruption
and unable 10 punish the worst criminals.
At the same time it furnishes internal evil
dence of fear to condemn the rule of mob
law, and inability to stand up for the doc
trine that the people must maintain the
efficacy and vieor of Justice by putting it in
the hands'of honest and fearless men. Upon
this finding the conclusion is somewhat evil
dent to people who have preference for the
protection of persons and property by svs-
tenn of law that New Orleans is a very
eligible locality to stay away from.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-07
PLAYS TO COME.

MADAME JANAUSCHEKS performances al
ways command the attention Of the great body
of theater-goers, and her coming engagement
at the Grand Opera House promises to be a
week of most attratiye and interesting per-
formances. On Monday night the famous
"Graf Essex" by Heinrich Laube. one of the
hest plays OF Its class on the German stage.
Janauschek will play Queen Bess, in which she
has won new honors this season. and the work
will be seen for the first time in this city under
the title of Essex; or. the Queens Favoritep
THAT representative American comedienne.
Mrs. John Drew, comes to the Duquesne Thea
ter next week with supporting company. in
Guiding half dozen great names, to present
Sheridan's superb old comedy 'The School for
Scandal" Mrs. Drew was last seen here as
Mrs. Mdtdprop with Jefferson and Florence.
Her assumption of SO different a character as
Lady 1easte will offer her admirers and the
admirers of legitimate comedy properly pro-
duced an opportunity of witnessing the won.
derful versatility Of true pupil Of the old
stock days. The Cha les Surface of the cast
will be Mr.. Eben Plympton, an excellent
actor, and the rest of the cast is correspond-
ingly good. The sale of seats begins this morn
ing.
CHARLES T. ELLIS, the young German
dialect comedian. will appear for the first time
at the Bijou Theater next week. This gentle
man has been before the public AZ q star for
the past four years and his success has been
something remarkable. From the first his fame
has been In the ascendant and he has made
hosts of friends wherever his sweet and sympa.
thetic voice is heard. 1t is possessed of rare
sweetness and all his songs being of his own
composition they are properly adapted to his
voice. His play of "Casper the Yodler'' has
stood the tost of four seasons, which, in itself.
is guarantee of its appreciation by the public.
and the play Is mounted with scenery expressly
painted for the production.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-07
IANcAsTER,s DISGRACE.

The comments of the Lancaster papers on
the judicial primaries show general agree
ment that bribery was rife in the contest
ended last Saturday. While this assertion
was only made by Democratic paper there
was hope that it might be exaggerated by par
ty feeling, but when the same assertion prac-
tically is made by Republican organs of the
county there does not seem to be much room
left for doubt The Lancaster Examiner
saws:
It is safe to state several thousands were used
TO purchase the floating voters. The
fact for the people to consider is that corrup.
tion funds were actually used. and that the
judicial ernine was exposed for barter in the
political mart
With this agreement as to the actual
presence of corruption in the selection of
judicial candidates, the honest people of
Lancaster should make it their business to
brought to summary punishment Although
recent experience in Lawrence county is
discourag ng as to its application, there is
law to punish such offenses. If there are
honest men enough in Lancaster to put the
politicians who give bribes into the peni-
tentiary there may be hope of stopping
the tide of corruption.
If Lancaster has not enough honesty and
vigor to punish tine purchase of a judgeship
it will be well to have the fact known and
to let that county be ranked among the dis
graceful rather than creditable sections of
the State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-07
PERSONAL POINTS.

MRS. GROVER CLEVELAND is still
struggling with the conjugation Of French
verbs.
WHISTLER, the artist, is now blamed
with having given Oscar Wilde the idea that
America was country Of fools.
Mr.. DAvITr's plan for removing from
Ireland to California has provoked no end of
unsatisfied curiosity ON the other side of the
water.
Or. A. A. MINER. the jealous Boston
Prohibitionist, has just completed his forty
third year of service as pastor of the Second
Universalist Church at the Hub.
MISS OCTAvIA HILL buys up a lot of
London shanties every year, improves and
cleanses them and lets them to picked tenants.
This is her idea of practical reform.
DR. ANNA KUHsCIoFF's monopoly of
Man" has been published in four languages.
The point scored by DR.. Anna is that man gets
more than his share of the good things of life.
REV. WILLIAM NELSON MCVICKAR.
D. D.. for l3 years rector of the Church of the
Holy Trinity in Philadelphia. has been picked
out by rumor for Phillips Brooks successor in
Boston. but he says that he knows nothing of
it himself.
THE daughter of Congressman Breckin-
ridge, who graduated with honors at welIes-
ley several years ago. has now taken up the
study of law in her fathers office, having in the
meantime taught geometry and algebra in a
Washington school
GEORGE E. SPENCER, the long time ago
exploded Senator from Alabama, has once
more dropped upon his feet and runs silver
mine and a cattle ranch. and will soon be in
form to buy any impecunious State Legislature
which wants to send a solid man to Wash
ington.
REV. FATHER DoUCET. s. J., who died
lately at st. Johns College, Fordham was one
of the few men with whom Edgar Allen Poe was
intimate. Father Doucet left a number of
manuscript "reminiscences Of his Intercourse
with Poe, and an effort is being made to have
the college authorities allow them to be
printed in book form.
ALMA TAQEMA's studio is reached by
fight of golden stairs. the steps being entirely
covered with plates of polished brass. It is
great contrast to 60 from this room, SO entirely
Greek in Its character, to the studio OF Mrs.
Alma Tadema. which is a Dutch interior, with
quantity carved oak walls and little diamond
paned windows brought from holland.
SENATOR GEORGE has the true look of
Mississippi roustab bout in his ourth of July
clothes There is nothing of the dude about
the big, hearty and careless man whose gar
ments 1T him as il he had been measured with
a two-foot rule and the tailor had cut them out
with cross-cut saw. But his political enemies
don't hold him as cheaply as they do more
stylish men. and they have wholesome dread
of his incisive tongue and hard-shell common
sense