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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
wanted-A Negro Chautauqua.

New YORK RreSS. j
The value of the popular educational work
that is the outgrowth of the summer school at
Chautauqua has been so great that it is no
wonder that our colored fellow citizens have
resolved to establish Chautauqua of their
own. Il is stated that the proposed
permanent summer school for colored peo-
pie will be established on the New
Jersey coast near Asbury Park. The pro-
jectors of the enterprise have decided
to incorporate it under the name of the Park
University. Many prominent colored divines
and educators are interested in the plan. The
enterprise ought to prove success il il is
vigorously pushed. The idea of great educa-
tional summer resort for colored people,
modelled after the notably successful Chau-
tauqua Assembly, has in it great possibilities
for good. A well conducted institution of this
kind could not fail to be an important factor in
the education of the colored race. 1t has the
hearty good wishes of the Press from the start
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Anr1o-saxons Too Impatient.

Congressman McAdoo in New ork Journal
The Anglo-Saxon is the most impatient and
intolerant of civilizations. Extending over
wider dominion than that of the Roman EN-
pire, it is entirely lacking in the adaptability of
thelatter. Colossal in its results and tremend-
Gus in its achievements, ithas forgotten its own
slow and painful evolution from Saxon Doors
and Morse pirates. Claiming to be the highest
civilization, it will defend its intolerance on the
ground that it cannot compromise with its op-
ponents; but insisting that it is the most Christ
tian, how can it defend its impatience with the
slow advancement Of less favored races? The
Sioux Indian, if properly cared for would ad.
vance faster from savage to pastoral, from pas
toral to an agricultural state. than did our own
ancestors, How slow and painful goes our own
advancement from barbarous rites (worse than
the ghost dance) to a faith that challenges
rationalism?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

THE New York World says that the air is
flled with rumors that the Sugar Trust people
are preparing to evade the decision of the New
York courts by reorganizing under corporate
charter granted by another State. AS this plan
was openly mooted months ago, there is moth.
ing especially new in the rumors. There is no
doubt that the trust will evade the decision if
the authorities of New York are negligent
enough to permit them to do SO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

The hope is expressed by the Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle that there will be no
bargaining between the advocates of free
silver coinage and the opponents of the election
bill. because "a compact of that sort would be
unholy and disgraceful" But our respected Re-
publican cotemporary fails to state how it re-
CARDS a possible bargain between the advocates
of free silver coinage and the supporters of the
elections bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
A CoNvIcT,s CHRISTMAS.
He Escapes, Spends the Day at Home,
Then Returns to Prison.


COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 2.-It is unusual for a
man serving term in the penitentiary to spend
Christmas at home with his family, but there is
now one case on record. On the night before
Christmas Eve Andrew JeffrIes who was work.
ing in squad of conyicts at the Clemson
Agricultural College, near Pendleton. was
missed. Search was made for him. but no
trace of him could be found. The authorities
decided that he had made good his escape, and
were prepared to send guards out to scour the
country, put on December 90 there was a knock
at the stockade and the guard opened the door,
Jeffries entered with the remark.
.Pse come back. Pse only gone home to
spend Christmas with my family, and Pse had
good time. Pse come back now, you see."
The guard was too astonished to say much
and quietly took the convict in. Jeffries was
convicted of grand larceny. and has two more
years plus the days he spent at home to serve
for the State He declares he had a sooner
time with the old folks, and that after his short
but sweet taste of home and liberty he is per-
fectly satisfied. 4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
A Deserved Tribute.

Philadelphia Record.]
After % years of faithful and distinguished
service Judge William McKennan contemplates
retirement from his office as a Justice of the
United States Circuit Court. He has earned q
season of rest and of dignified leisure,
And that which should accompany old age,
AS honor, love, obedience, troops Of friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
How an Actress Values Her Costume.

New York Sum-
When Fanny Davenport the actress cos
tunes passed through the Custom House the
other day they were worth s.. 900; and we mean
to derogate nothing from the lady's dignity in
recording that she "kicksd'' at any increase of
the appraisal. After the same costumes had
burnt up in the theater fire last night it was
discovered that they were worth $4,000. There
is no real discrepancy between the two esti-
mates. The value of a thing is measured by its
use The costumes were really not worth any
thing to the actress in the Custom House. The
$1,000 appraisal was imposed by arbitrary power
upon the helplessness of woman After this
woman had got them out, they were worth to
her perhaps s25. 900 as implements of her art.
Now that they are memory and an ash they
they are well worth $50, 900 as an advertisement
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Mrs. Wards New Religion

New York Commercial Advertiser
Comptism has been defined Catholicism
minus Christianity" Mrs. Wards "EIsmer-
ism" is Comptism minus ritual In otherwords,
it is abstract moral philosophy. pure and
simple. The fact that it commanded but
languid attention from the intellectual audience
whom Mrs. Ward addressed made sure at the
outset that such teachings would fall fat (if
they ever fell at all) upon the unintellectual
masses whom the hall was designed to reach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Younr SNOWFALL Fiends.

Philadelphia Bulletin.]
One of a group of boys who were snowballing
a New York watchman was shot by him, as
last resource to stop their annoyance. The law
will deal with the shooter and let his tormentors
20 free; but the sympathy Of all who have suf-
fered at the hands of those troublesome and
dangerous but wholly irresponsible pests, the
street boys. will be with the man. If he could
have his trial in the court of popular opinion he
would be discharged with the thanks of the
onx,,rpur,itv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Senator's Children.

Ny eldest son is now a successful lawyer,
practicing his profession in Atchison, where
spend all my summers surrounded by my FAM
ly. Our eldest daughter has devoted herself
for some years to literature, and has achieved
considera pie success as a newspaper and maga-
zine writer. My husband has often said to me
that if he were not Senator he would be a
journalist; and 1 never had any doubt that if
he devoted himself TO a literary life as pursuit.
his success would be gratifying and satisfying
to himself and to his family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Rules of Congress.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Is the National House of Representatives
allowed to make any rules, governing the de-
liperations of that body. that do not conflict
standard of rules outside of its own making?
SCoTTDALE, Jan. 8 SCoTTDALE.
II. Certainly. q The House has ordinarily
followed the customary parliamentary practice.
but this habit has recently been abandoned
under what are known as "Reed's rules"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
A Parliamentary Question.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
At meeting was by vote allowed to seal
his ballot on question to be decided ave or
nay. he being permitted to retire. When the
vote was taken his ballot was unsealed and his
vote cast. Afterward the vote was reconsiderod
and his vote was not called for. On the final
motion a tie vote was cast. The chairman cast
deciding vote. Should AS vote have been
called for on reconsidering? XYZ
PITTSBURG, Jan. g.
1.-THE whole question Is outside of ordinary
parliamentary practice, and nothing could be
done without the adoption of special rule
covering the easel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Dinioulty of a Governor-Elect.

New York Commercial Advertiser.l
There are more difficulties than one In the
way of becoming Governor OF Massachusetts,.
According to the State Constitution nobody Is
eligible TO the Office unless at the time of his
election" he shall "be seized in his own right of
freehold within the Commonwealth OF the
value of one thousand pounds" Mr.. Russell
possessed no such distinguished qualification,
but obtained it from his wife. The deed was
not registered until month after the election,
but no objection has been made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

SENAToR-ELECT IRBY in a recent speech
said. 1--WE must ascribe patriotism and truth
to the colored man in that he refused when he
was invited to destroy South Carolina" This
deliverance puts Mr.. Irby in queer dilemma
Patriotism and truth are pretty good qualifica-
tfons for citizenship; and as Mr.. Irby finds that
the colored man exhibited those qualities by
refusing to vote, he can hardly escape the con-
clusion that the patriotic colored man should
be encouraged to make a more appropriate ex-
ercise of them by voting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

A SIBERIAN police officer who has sal
airy OF $50 month barely manages to struggle
along with an establishment that costs S. 900 a
year. The New York Herald considers him
away behind the age, but we are inclined to
think that his only deficiency is in his oppor-
tunities. II he were a corporation magnate in
this country there is every reason to believe
that he would lay up an independent fortune.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

IGNATIUs DoNNELLY's desire to have
the Farmers Alliance make him Presidential
candidate makes it appropriate for him to in
vestigate the secret meaning of that line in
Shakspeare-Bacon about 'vaulting ambition"
and what it comes to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Quail and Partridge.


To the Editor of The dispatch:
Kindly decide the following bet in the
columns of your paper, and oblige: CIR.
bets g. II. that quail is not partridge.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 8. ",
There Is no real partridge in America The
quail, however, belongs to the general par
fridge familyI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Henry George and Grover Cleveland

San Francisco CALL
One thing may be said of Henry George that
cannot be said of Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.. George
let's the public know precisely where he STANDS.
He wants free trade with all the world. No
halfway measures for him. No tarif-reform
which does not remove all import taxes on for
eign goods. Probably Mr.. George is not more
courageous man than Mr.. Cleveland. The diff
ference between them is one of aspirations.
Mr. George is content with the profits of ad-
vocating a theory. while Mr.. Cleveland wants
to be President
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

THE twenty years banishiu snt to which
O'Donovan Rosa was sentenced by England
having expired. he talks of returning to Ire
land. The United States will Try to bear up
under his loss; but what has Ireland done?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
No Glory in Massacre.

Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette.l
While it is truthfully said that when war
with the Indians breaks out. the blows the army
deals must be swift and terrible. it does not
follow that the American people will sanction
massacre as one of the weapons of its army.
Reports of wounded and dead Indian babies,
Indian girls and boys and women, all shot
with musketry and artillery, are not the kind
of bulletins from Western battle fields in which
the citizens of this country will glory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

The staten of District Attorney De
Lancey Nicol, of New York. that an assistant
who had been active IN unearthing official
scandals was dropped because he was opposed
by the Tammany organization" does not indi-
cate that public INSIDERS who are possessed of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The National Guard.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What power has the United States Govern
ment over our National Guard in case of war?
Can 1t command their presence. A PATRON.
PITTSBURG, Jan. g.
1.-The President is in command of all the mill.
tary forces of the United States
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

THE New York Herald says that Charles
A. Dana in the United States Senate would be
like rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear, which fur
nishes remarkable commentary on its own
effort to so misplace him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

The lecture of George Ksnnan, under the
auspices of the Pittsburg Press Club, at Old
City Hall next Saturday evening. will be the
last appearance of the distinguished Siberian
explorer in Pittsburg. In order that every
body may be able to hear him, the best seats
will be sold for IS cents and good seats for 80
cents. The sale of seats will open at the Press
ONCE. 70 Fifth avenue, on "Wednesday morn
.ing. the 7th inst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
A Melancholy Spectacle.

When this war shall be ended there will also
be an end of Indian warfare Even though we
justify this end under the law of the survival
of the fittest," it must nevertheless remain a
melancholy spectacle to see the last remnant
of once powerful race. savage and brutal, yet
with many noble qualities. go down in blood
and slaughter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Call 1t Rim Van Wrinkle.

Philadelphia Record.]
Let us not speak of ''New Philadelphia
but of Old philadelphia, with boots on, and
spurs on the boots, ready to push forward to
regain the commercial supremacy that has
slipped away while she was sleeping and
dreaming
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

WITH Pat Calhoun, the Richmond Ter
minal director, as the standing Farmers Alli-
ance candidate in Georgia, we may expect to
see Jay Gould leading the agricultural hosts as
the farmers candidate for President in 1892.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Military to Blame.

1Ne" OIIedHs 7 IIchyune.
There can be no doubt but that those in
charge OF the movements of the troops are
largely responsible for what has occurred. In
stead of acting at once by promptly disarming
the Indians and feeding them, the troops have
been permitted to remain inactive, thus allow
ing the hostiles to increase their force and pre-
pare everything for an outbreak
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
A Battle That Was Lost.

Mr.. Ingalls, at one time was candidate for
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas. The Repub-
lican candidate for Governor was elected. Mr.
ingalls, was defeated. During the canvass my
father, Mr.. Cheeseborough. who had become a
warm advocate of Senator ingalls, after the
latter defeated him for the Senate, called at
the Topeka Hotel, where he was staying, to
urge him to take the stump in his own behalf
explaining that the political situation was
critical, and he found the Senator. in the
middle of the day. comfortably reclining on
sofa in his room at the hotel, reading the latest
novel, and when urged to go out and stir
up the people, Senator ingalls, languidly re-
piled: II reckon we will win the fight" Need
less TO say he was beaten.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
What the Government Has Done.


In addition to showing great consideration
for the Indians in respect to their title to lands
by the Government, and. besides the money
paid them for lands, enormous sums have been
expended on them in other ways. Aside from
the vast expense they have been to the Govern
mens in the cost of wars and military prepara-
tions to keep them in order. great sums have
been spent in feeding and endeavoring to edu-
cate and civilize them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Not an III Wind.

Cleveland plaindealer.
The chances for forming an ice trust now are
growing less with every blast from the north
west
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Indians Last Blow.
Louisville courier-Journal.1

Louisville Courier-Journal.l
The Indian was not made for civilization and
1t appears that he is willing to strike one last
blow for his old hunting grounds. That tribes
can be confederated is proven by the history of
Pontiac and Tecumseh, and they may be
again in the final fight against the advance of
the whites
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Just So in Pittsburg.
Albany Argus

The new year has undertaken. as its first
work the removal Of the snow from our streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

there would not be so much guilt in the world
and simplicity would not be counterfeited.
LEGAL cap-The one placed on the criminals
head by the executioner.
The cold wave has checked the run on the
river banks, at all events.
The homemade dress can have silken lin
ing.
THE closing chapters OF the red mans his
tory are being written in red.
You DO not have to be an athlete to box
cigars, even if they are strong.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Look Out for Your Date.

Syracuse Herald.J
You must add l to your go or it counts for
naughr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
XIII First, Investigate Afterward.

Na5HVlIe AmerIcan.
For the present the Government must bend
all its energies to the task Of killing Indians;
their complaints of wrong done them by the
government can be investigated after they
have been killed just as well as BEFORE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Idle Hands win Do Mischief.

There is nothing that will sooner degrade
white man than to be living in idleness, con-
tinually receiving and never giving. The same
rule applies to the Indians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
General Spinner WIN Pass.

LOUISVILLE CourIer-J0urnaI.J
Poor old General Sptnneri The Recording
Angel knows his signature, and he will NOT
have to identify himself
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
SENATOR INGALLS, CAREER.

1t Is Delineated by His Admiring Wife-H
First and Second Elections-He Was
Once Defeated-The Senator's Two Chill
dren-His Literary Tastes.
WASHINGTON. Jan. ITO me my husband
has always been a hero, said Mrs. John ]. In
gals to newspaper correspondents to-day.
Like him, was born in New England. and still
cherish both reverence and affection for the
ideas which belong to New England culture
My father came to Kansas from Massachusetts
In the days of John Brown, of Ossawattomle. and
In the midst of the great struggle to make Kan
sas free State. Singular as it may seem,
first became acquainted with my husband when
he was candidate for the Senate against my
own father, and in that contest Senator ingalls,
was elected and my father defeated. But they
soon became intimate friends and have been
such ever since.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
The Fate of the New Leaf

Philadelphia Times.l
"What. smoking againr'
"Yesn
whats become Of the new leaf turned
over?"
'Iguess must have torn it out to light this
cigar"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

The cold wave was by no means as savage
as predicted; but 1t did a good work in tempo
rarily relieving the city from the reign OF slush,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
Winters Secret.

A WOMAN always has the last word before
the engagement is agreed to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
THE homemade dress can have silken lin
THE WAR AND IT'S CAUSES.
Good Out of Evil.

Atlanta Constitution.
The present disturbance is likely to have
happy effect hereafter. as it has determined the
Government on change Of policy toward the
Indians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
PEOPLE who forget their gums on sloppy
day gnash their teeth Just the same.

PEOPLE who forget their gums on sloppy
day gnasb their teeth just the same.
THE year is starting of with all the vigor OF a
fresh youth, at all events Were you down
town" Saturday evening? Surely most of you
were. for familiar faces, friendly voices. recog-
nizable figures were to be seen and to be heard
on all sides. The streets were filed with folk
just as happy and contented-looking as those
who gazed into the shops and lugged the
bundles homeward during the recent pur-
chasing period. Evidently no one has been
seriously disappointed this time. All looked
and acted as if they got what they expected.
Satisfaction was plainly placed on the wind
bloomed cheeks of the throngs which seemed
bent on pleasure. perhaps on business,
too. just as many stood gazing into
the big windows. and seemingly as
many went into the:marts as on the Saturdays
preceding the holidays. 1t was sight which
must have brought confidence to the individual
who always looks at the dark side of the picture
painted by life-made him feel the folly
of his forebodings and changed the cur
rent of this business thought. Surely
no cloud hung over the cradle,
after all 1t vanished when the old year slid
into the never.to-come-again. The air was too
keen to permit of long lettering on the cold
brick and stone and the panorama was ami
mated. The pulse of the big. pushing city beat
rapidly. 1t swung its huge arms vigorously, as
If to demand elbow room. 1t set its
foot firmly down, and the tread made
safe and sure music for trade
to dance to- All seemed determined to give
the young year a start that would send it spin
ming toward the next fgure-from the one to
the two-with such velocity as to guarantee a
sure. safe, steady trip. They are evidently
striving to make it beat the record. Some
thing unexpected, unforseen-some obstruc-
ton, huge, stupcndous-will have to
be placed in the track of the new year to check
its onward and upward flight If one can judge
from the signs on the surface in this quarter.
When all hearts seem glad, when all faces glow.
when all hands are strong. when all feet are
swift. when all eyes sparkle, when all heads
are held high, surely the old world is safe in
their keeping-the promise OF the future as
good as the deed of the past.
THE Legislative Record will soon be added
to the list of waste basket contributions
THE cat occasionally courts the news.
LEAP YEAR is only twelvemonth off, girls.
If you can play with the bashful fellows
nibbling at the hook over New Years you can.
land them.
ADAM was the first buff bather.
IF you cultivate trouble you can calculate on
raising disturbance.
WHEN fowl is dressed the feathers are re-
moved. The more feathers added to a woman
the better she is dressed.
PRI zE fighters are always roped in after the
stakes are placed.
A WOMAN always has the last word before
he iu 70
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

A New Botanical Problem.
VIII New York plant Weed or . Flower in
the Senatorial garden7
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05
ADAM was the first buff bather.

IF you cultivate trouble you can calculate on
raising disturbance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-05

WHEN fowl is dressed the feathers are re-
moved. The more feathers added to a woman
the better she is dressed.