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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
PITTsBURG. THURspAY. OCT. Is. Issl.
TWELVE PAGES
WHITEwAsH INAPPLICABLE.

The appearance yesterday of what has
the flavor of an inspired dispatch from
Harrisburg indicates possible course by
the majority of the Senate which will be
fatal to the Republican leaders This is
to the effect that the Governor and At
torney General are Sin hole" and very
much alarmed by the evidences that the
Senate is going to go to the bottom of the
Treasury charges and show there is moth
ing to them.
This is based on the assumption that
the charges are mfounded, which, in view
of the showing made by the Governors
message, is a sufficiently remarkable one,
and will prove impossible of digestion to
the public stomach. For the knowledge
is already before the people of the State as
10 what the foundation of the charges is,
and the public is aware that they are con-
elusive. The letters of McCamant are
proof of his dealings with Bardsley. No
tale of haberdashery and periodical litera-
ture is sufficient to explain ten separate
acknowledgements of ''favorS received,
closely following the drawing of checks
by Bardsley The case is made equally
impregnable by the admissions by State
officials of their neglect of duty. They
have acknowledged that they did not do
what the law required, and the result is a
loss TO the State of over million.
1t should be understood that these facts
do not admit of treatment which de-
clares the State officials vindicated before
the investigation begins. If this telegram
indicates that there is to be a free hand
application of the whitewash brush in the
style already exemplified by the Hon. Geo.
Handy Smith and our own Senator Finn
it will not be the Governor and Attorney
General who are put in hole. 1t will be
the Republican party that is thus saddled
with the burden of condoned crookedness
and negligence.
Whether the Governor has further evi-
dence in reserve is not known; but that
presented is enough for the public to base
a reasonable belief on. 1t bears against
McCamant as being corrupt and Boyer at
hest negligent of his duty. Livsey has al
ready convicted himself by his prolonged
absence at this juncture. If the Senate
is to save the Republican party it must do
so by separating it from the cause of these
officials
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
STORMS ARE DEFIED.

The ocean steamers which arrived dur
ing the last two or three days report the
heaviest storms that have been experienced
for long time. The steamers, with one
or two exceptions, came through the storm
triumphantly in way that indicates that
naval architecture has reached a point
that is superior to the elements In
former years storm as heavy as that lust
reported created great havoc among the
shipping and the wrecking of several
steamers, accompanied by the loss of all
on board was not an infrequent occur
renee.
The loss reported so far, for this storm.
is insignificant compared with that in the
past, and that it has been so may be as
cribed to the advancement made in the
art of building vessels which will with
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
The People Want an Answer.

Philadelphia Press, Rep.l
The questions before the Senate are
whether Mr.. Boyer was culpably derelict in
paying the school money to Philadelphia a
few days in advance of the time it fell due:
whether Mr.. McCamant fndulged Mr.. Bards-
ley unwarrantably in the times of payment
of State moneys, and whether he received
any portion of the commissions on official
advertising. The charges against the mer-
camille appraisers now under indictment
and those against the magistrates raise
some secondary issues for the consideration
and Judgment of the Senate. These are
pertinent questions. which the people want
to have answered on q full understanding
of the facts. We take for granted that the
Senate Will make this inquiry, notwith-
standing the right of the Governor to re-
Quire it is doubtful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Obituary Notes.

W. H. vANE, an English music hall performer,
widely known as the Banjo KIng,'' is dead at
the age of 30.
REV. CHARLES d. FLAGLER, rector of Grace
Episcopal Church at Cleveland, Tenn, died last
week of typhoid fever. aged S6. He was former
resident of New York State.
WILLIAM CoNNoR, one of the famous Conrad
brothers, musical and acrobatic clowns, died re-
Gently in Elbeuf. France. He had appeared In
France, England, Germany and America.
EDMUND u. CHAMBERLAIN, well known citizen
of Westheld, N j., and member of the Chamber
lain Stamp Manufacturing Company. dropped dead
at his home Tuesday morning while walking to the
breakfast table. He was IS years old.
J. B. LAvAsrRE, one OF the most noted of French
scenic painters is dead in Paris, aged 81. Many
of the handsomest stage pictures Paris had in
the past 20 wears we're the fruit of his artistic
labors He was an officer of the Legion of Honor.
ELwooD PARSONS, President of the First
National Bank of Trenton, N. j., died suddenly
from heart disease at his residence in Morrisvile
Bucks county. Pa. Tuesday night. He was 6S
years old and was recently elected President of the
bank,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
A Charge of Partisanship.

Philadelphia Enquirer, Rep.]
The Republican officials of Philadelphia
have uncovered the Bardsley frauds, and
have furnished the Governor with about all
the evidence in his possession. The Repub-
icans through the State believe that the Re-
publican officials have done their duty, and
thev unite in demanding that the Senators
shall carry forward the inquiry begun in
good faith. The Governor may be charged
justly with partisanship, but with that the
Republicans have no concern. They have
one duty to perform-to get to the bottom of
the charges and to pass Judgment after a
full hearing. No one must be condemned
unheard or without chance for explana-
tion. When all the evidence is in the Sena-
torial representatives of the people will
know how to act. Let us have all the truth,
and no Republican need fear the result will
hurt the party as whole. 1t has no candi-
dates before the people for whom it need
apologize. Their records are clean and their
aims high Neither the candidates nor the
Republicans who compose the party are on
trial. The Senate should remember this,
and do its duty, wherever that may lead,
fearlessly and honestly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Hon. Prescott Metcalf.

Hon. Prescott Metcalf, very wealthy
citizen of Erie died yesterday. aged 70 years The
deceased was native of Putney, VT, and went to
Erie in early life, and after a few years he was
made manager of the immense business of Rufus
Seth Reed and 1t was greatly due to his keenness
that the business ramifcations projected by the
Reed family were SO pre-eminently successful. In
1882 Mr.. Metcalf launched out for himself. and
from operating TRANSLATE stage coaches he Joined
in the construction of the Erie extension canal.
and helped build the Erie and Northeast and Erie
and Pittsburg Railways, He an incorporation
of the Erie gas works; the Erie Dime Bank: promi-
nently connected as stockholder in several large
local manufacturing plants, and owned several
business blocks He was Republican having been
Mayor of the city, and Presbyterian. He leaves
two sons. Joseph and George r. Metcalf, both
prominent business men. His wife, who had been
his schoolmate at Putney, died five weeks ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
CURRENT HUMoKOsITIEs.

Stranger Ito Bridget, scrubbing the front
steps)-while your on your knees, Biddy, pray for
me.
Bridget-O Lord, make this fellow gintemonI-
Hdrper'S Bdzdr.
They fattered Miss White
With praises so kind
That they turned her head quite
With their talk, and find
That she's now tout of sight''
And I'm out of mind.
-Ee1o Iork Press.
Father-Come, now, my son; stop beating
about the bush. Will you bring the coal?
Old Uncle John-When was boy didn't beat
about the bush much; If was slow about, doing an
errand, the bush had fashion of beating about
me.-Puck.
He shoe came united:
And l. why tied it.
Her foot was petite,
And she tried TO hide il.
Her shoe came united,
Who wouldn't have tied it?
brooklyn Eagle.
elbows YOUR scheme of seaside summer
onera coming on. Pulley? Playing to rather light
houses so far some one told me- Think
THAT'S it exactly, my boy. You see the light
houses are built so firmly by the Government that
they can't very well get away, or 1 don't suppose
e would have even them to play to- .r
-WdshtngtoH Post.
There is man in our town,
Is worth cold fat million, and
have no doubt it's SO.
But when there needs for charity
Some trihe to be spent
For taking hold to help along,
He isn'tworth a cent.
-Roston Courier.
Simmerson (over bottle of Mumm's).-
The best of Uncle Dicks legacy, old boy, is that it
will give me chance to see Europe.
Rambo-I thought abroad three vears
ago?
Simmerson-Yes; but that was a honeymoon
tour.
Smith, Gray d Co.'S Monthly.
Coin dealer-Now, here's rare old coin,
struck in Jerusalem, when the Jews owned the
city.
Customer-But look at the date; 1873.
Coin dealer-Ah, but you see, that means the year
1879 before Christ. rFact.l
-Nelo York Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Reasonable Cause Shown.
Philadelphia Record, Dem.J

PhiIadeIphia Record, Dem.l
Nothing seems clearer than the course
which the Senators will feel called upon to
take. There is such reasonable cause" for
change in the official management of the
State funds as should lead to the immediate
removal of incumbents whose misconduct
has cost the people of Pennsylvania so
dearly. 1t would be disgraceful If partisan
ship should be allowed to intrude itself in to
the deliberations of the Senate. The ac-
cused officials should have a patient further
hearing, if they shall insist upon it, But
whatever action the Senate may take should
Gurn solely upon what is due to the honor
and good fame of the State. Nothing else
need be considered
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
The Duty Of the Senate.

Erie Dispatch Rep.l
A careful reading Of the Governors mes
sage discloses sufficient probable ground for
the charges he makes against Auditor Cen
eral McCamant, State Treasurer Boyer, and
others. It now becomes the duty of
the Senate, under the provisions of
Section 4, Article vi of the Constitution of
Pennsylvania. to proceed to give a full
bearing" of the accused persons upon the
charges preferred, and If there be treason
able cause shown for their removal from
office, the Senate, by two-thirds vote may
address the Governor to that effect, and the
latter will effect the removal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Not a statesmanlike Effort.


U1I CILy DtTrlck, hep.
AS a partisan document, Governor Patti
son may possibly pride himself on his mes
sage, but as statesmanlike effort, he has
nothing to boast of, and as an honest and
upright man, it is difficult to see whe re he
can justify himself in the arranr assump-
tions that he makes in the face of the fact
that searching examination, conducted by
his own lieutenant, has failed to give him q
single fact to base those assumptions on.
He has ignored evidence and the lack of evi-
dence, and with the obstinacy characteristic
of the man, has adhered to his own conclu-
sions that are the product of a partisan de-
sire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
SNAP SHOTS In SEASON.

WHOM the gods would destroy they first
| treat.
THE crack shots of the country do not
| lead an aimless life.
WHAT picnic the fishes in the sea must
be having now according to the reports
| from old ocean.
WH1TEwAsH a wrongdoer as much as you
will,
| The stain on his honor will linger there still.
THE leaves are always done brown when
| the weather is raw,
ALL other things being equal, man is
| justified in banging his heir.
Don't choose rapiers when you challenge
a farmer to fight duel, because he has
taken lessons in fencing.
PRECEDENTs might as we'll be cited by
murderers as by the defenders of the viola
tors of State laws.
BROAD humor may cause a broad grin,
but clean wit alone can raise a laugh.
THE more the organs defend the State
Treasury ring the more the people believe
something is rotten somewhere.
RELIGION is getting nearly as much space
in the newspapers as politics, which is a
healthy sign.
THE tailor is an amiable fellow, because
he can suit anybody.
The Governors message was long, but
the game he is after is big
A FELLOW can stand good deal of lip
from a pretty girl.
HE is a dashing chappie on the mash,
At night, at night;
His appearance indicates he has the cash,
At night
But, oh, what a difference in the morning,
When he hustles out of bed without a warn
ing,
And catches the hrst car that hauls him to
the bar
Where he'll ask you what he'll mix for YOU
this morning.
FIGURATIvELY speaking, the Governor
got there with ease and elegance.
The bully is generally q coward when
cornered.
STRIPED clothes and striped animals
figure largely in the Pennsylvania and New
York campaigns this time. Thus are party
lines drawn in these degenerate days.
WOMEN invariably do things after
fashion.
NAVAL vessels naviga:ed by horse ma
rines are sure to strike bottom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
What Protection Has Done.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazctte.1

C1nclnnatl CommercIaI GaZctte.1
Under protection the tendency of the
prices of manufactured articles is down
ward. When American manufacturers are
protected against foreign cheap capital and
labor they build up their business, improve
their facilities and competition brings
prices down. Under protection the United
States has become the greatest manufacture
ing and agricultural country in the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

Two thousand and fifty generals in the
British army, or one general to every
hundred soldiers is superfuity of COM
manders. But the vast majority of these
generals are not intended to command or
have any connection with actual fighting.
OF real generals it remains to be seen
whether Great Britain has more than the
one signalized in Kipling's tales, as "Bobs
Bahawder."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

stand the hardest buffets of the waves.
Advantage is being taken of the practical
experiments of the past, and the future
holds out the hope that not only will time
be annihilated, but travelling by sea will
be rendered absolutely safe and free from
possibility of disaster.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Father Francis Wuyts.

perior of Lorettoans, died at O'Clock yesterday
morning at Loretto Convent, in Marion county,
KY. Father Wuyts was a native of Belgium, and
the early years Of his life were spent there. He
rived in America in 1858 and went to Kentucky.
being sent to Loretto. From that place he had
charge of the Holy Cross. Chicago and st. Vim
cents congregations in Marion, Washington and
the convent. He was man of profound learning.
At the time of his death he was &C years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Shameless Robbery Must Be Rebuked,

Altoona Tribune, Dem.1
The second proclamation Of Governor
Pattison convening the Senate for the pur-
pose of investigating the conduct of certain
magistrates and constables of the city of
Philadelphia, enlarges the scope of the in
ouiry and will give Senators some more
work to perform. There is every reason to
believe that the conduct of some of Phila-
delphia's minor officials has been scandal
Gus and corrupt, and they ought to be re-
moved from office and then punished by the
courts Popular governments will be a dis
NAL farce If the shameless robbery of the
State is permitted to 60 unrebuked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE Republicans of Albany have NOM
mated an "Honest John" for an important
office. II they had been better acquainted
with the Philadelphia precedent, they would
have tied a milestone around their necks and
jumped into the river in preference.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

EVEN in France that Russian loan is not
a success, its quotation in Paris being below
the tender price. The French furore for the
Muscovite may be enthusiastic, but it does
not go to the length of putting the hard
earned French savings into the exceedingly
permanent but otherwise uncertain form of
Russian bonds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Now It Is the senate's Turn.

Altoona Times, Dem.
Governor Pattison's message delivered to
the Senate yesterday is a complete summary
of the main charges against the Auditor
General and State Treasurer and the prin-
cipal proofs supporting the allegations that
have been made. We will now see what the
Senate will do.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

The fact that the cruisers Newark and
Chicago when they got chance to fire their
great guns at a vessel only hit it once out OF
thirty-nine shots indicates that our war
ships require more target practice. With
that record the safest place in naval com
bat in which these vessels were engaged
would be on the enemy's ships.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

WE are glad to see that the esteemed
Philadelphia Inquirer has come to the con-
clusion that the Senate must go to the bot
tom of the investigation. Not that this was
not plain enough at the start; but the es-
teemed organs discovery of it at this late
day, is an indication that it has got tip
from high Republican authority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Evidence Enough to Convince a jury.

Philadelphia Times, Ind.l
Tho Governors message is clear and
convincing presentment of the case against
the Auditor General and the State Treas
urer. The facts established by the testimo-
ny of these officials themselves, as well as
from other sources, when thus marshaled in
logical array, would convict them before
any impartial jury and have already con-
victed them in the Judgment of impartial
people. The question is not whether there
exists reasonable cause" for their removal
but whether the Senate will condemn or
condone their malfeasance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
d. ID. Jewett.
A telegram from Sioux Falls, S. D., to

A telegram from Sioux Falls S. D., to
Newark, o., announcing the death of D. D.Jewett,
was great shock to hundreds of his friends in that
city, where he was raised and resided until few
years ago. Mr.. Jewett closely Identified with
the old settlers of Licking county and was engaged
in active business in Newark for many years. I'M
til a few years ago. when he removed TO Dakota,
whore his sons are in business He was rs years of
age and was man of robust health 1t is more
than possible that his remains will be brought to
Newark interment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
ReY. LOsenh NJ. Savior.

Rev. Joseph NJ. Saylor, the oldest living
Evangelical clergyman, both in length of service
and age in the United States, commonly known as
Father Saylor, died at Reading Tuesday afternoon.
IN his S9th year. He was minister of the gospel
over is years, served numerous congregations. and
thousands were converted under his ministrations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

COUNT WALDERsEE's after dinner speech
at the banquet of the Ninth German army
corps, that they might meet in the spring
for serious business, is not to be taken
seriously. The hoch woldgeborm count had
evidently been dining.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
France and American Pork.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The withdrawal of the interdict against
American pork in France is likely to come
early enough to add a few thousand to the
Republican vote in every State which has an
election four weeks hence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE business managers of Philadelphia
newspapers who testify that they paid 40
per cent rebate to public officials on official
advertising should be given few elemen-
tary lessons on the impropriety of bribery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

WHY not establish a naval reserve on the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers? asks a cotempo-
rary And for that matter why not build some
light draft iron-clads, there. Pittsburg will
be entirely willing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

STILL Sunol's performances in the line
of lowering the record consist solely of
promises,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

DEAR Mr.. BULL-That gold you got
from us earlier in the year was q loan and
not a payment. We will expect it back
with interest in the course of the next ten
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
A BIgiJob of Housecleaning.
washington Post, Ind.l

" WaSnlHRIUH USE IIIu'I
Considering that this is the fall season OF
the year, when everybody should be COM
fortably fixed up for the winter, Governor
Pattison appears to have undertaken a very
large contract of official housecleaning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE Russian bear has embraced in his
comprehensive hug another big slice of
Asia, and the English lion growls to himself
as he wonders what he is going to do about it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE remark, teWe believe in honest
money" does not seem to have been copy
righted by either party this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

WE fear the Rev. R. Heber Newton's
remarks on the subject of "woodenish
bishops" will determine his heretical stand
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE Emperor Williams remark that
lending money to Russia means war on
u.s. is not calculated to aid the loan in Ger
many but may tend to boom it in France.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
Purpose Higher Than Party Advantage.

Harrisburg Patriot, Dem.1
1t was gratifying to find the Republican
Senators apparently united in the purpose
to join with the Governor and the Demo-
cratic Senators in every effort to reach the
whole truth. and act with a purpose higher
than that of gaining mere party advantage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15
THEATRICAL CHATTER.

Governor Pattison is a pretty smart man for
pennsylvania Democrat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

Two natural gas explosions yesterday
may be taken as a rather i1l-advised effort of
that fuel to prove that it is not yet ex-
hauctad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

ALL other things being equal, man is
justified in banging his heir.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

DON'T choose rapiers when you challenge
farmer to fight a duel because he has
taken lessons in fencing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

PREcEDENTs might as well be cited by
murderers as by the defenders of the viola
tors of State laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

WHAT picnic the fishes in the sea must
be having now according to the reports
from old ocean.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE leaves are always done brown when
the weather is raw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

BROAD humor may cause a broad grin,
but clean wit alone can raise laugh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

RELIGION is getting nearly as much space
in the newspapers as politics, which is a
healthy sign.