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HE MIGHT. BUT WILL HE?

The report that Secretary Foster is con.
templating method of escaping the ex.
penditure of all the money appropriated
| by the last Congress comes from the not
wholly reliable source of the columns OF
that fierce critic of the Secretary, the New
York World. The statements is that as the
vast bulk of these appropriations are made
out of moneys not otherwise appropri-
ated, 3" the Secretary will find valid ex-
cuse from paying large share of them in
the fact that there are no moneys not
otherwise appropriated.
The columns of an intensely opposition
organ is not the best place to look for
accurate information concerning the
policy of the Treasury. But it is peril
nent to remark that if the Secretary
should develop such method for legally
retrieving the extravaganza of Congress,
it would be great stroke of policy, sub
ject to two provisos: The first is that
the Secretary would select the right ap-
preparations to cut down; the second that
he would be able to withstand the pres
sure that would at once be put upon him
by Congressman from all over the country
in behalf of their favorite appropriations.
Both the policy itself and the fulfllment
of these provisos being highly improbable,
we can dismiss the report as one of the
things that might be, rather than will be.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
UNEQUAL PROTECTION.

While the act regulating the employ
ment, and providing for the safety of
women and children in mercantile in
dustries and manufacturing establish
nents, is praisewOrthy instrument, it is
faulty to degree that makes its revision
necessary. 1t was the idea of those who
originated the bill that it should afford
equal protection to all women and chill
dren, but it does not One little clause is
responsible for the ill treatment of many
who should be covered by the protecting
wing of the act.
Section of the act provides that "No
person, firm or corporation, employing
less than ten persons who are women or
children, shall be deemed a factory, man.
ufacturing or mercantile establishment
within the meaning of this act" Under
this section it is possible for an employer
to break every other provision of the law
and escape punishment because he en-
plOyS but nine women or nine children.
There is no question but the intent of the
law, as shown in other sections, should be
carried out, but equal protection cannot
be afforded until this Objectionable pro-
vision is eliminated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
scANT LABOR DAY OBSERVANCE.

Labor Day in Pittsburg yesterday seems
TO have been as widely hOnored in the
breach as in the observance There was
no public demonstration of labor organiza-
tions, which in a city like Pittsburg is a
singular, if not significant, omission.
Those hOrny-handed sons of toll, the work
ers in the city banks, faithfully followed
their rule of observing all legal holidays
that permit them to cease their work. A
good many laborers in avocations requir-
ing more muscular eXertiOn took advantage
Of the day to rest from toll; and some of
the organized wOrkingmen went to other
points to join in labor demonstrations
But all over the city the sound of active
and productive labor was to be heard dur
ing the regular working hours Is this de-
parture from the custom of former Labor
Days to be taken as signifyIng the belief
Of Pittsburg workingmen that Labor Day
costs more than it comes to, or does it
mean that they have gained so much by
labor organizations that they do not con-
slider it necessary to keep up further
demonstrations?
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To the Editor of The Dispatch:


The writer of letter from Mexico, quoted
lately in the San Francisco papers and again
in THE DISPATCH last week, would have us
think insurrection imminent in that coun-
try. Few who know anything of Mexico
will share his fears Men of all classes, con-
ditions and opinions in the neighboring Re-
public acknowledge the unprecedented ma
terial developments of their country under
the administration of President Diaz; and
the great majority are fully alive to the
vital necessity of main tanning that general
condition of good order, with its accom-
panyfng security for life and property,
which has made such Developments possible.
1t is safe to say that no party in Mexico
looks on insurrection as probable solution
of fany public question.
The country is very efficiently policed,
and the reported crimes of violence are far
less numerous than in the United States.
But it is not so much the presence of q large
armed force that makes revolution we'll
nigh impossible, as it is the general appreci-
alton among both Liberals and Clericals of
the service, great beyond estimate, now
rendered to Mexico by President Diaz' ad-
ministration. 1 have been living for is
months in the State of Durango, which is
said to be one of the chief stronghOlds of
the Clerical party, and there is no doubt that
the general feeling there is as l have de-
scribed it. The letter alluded to is certainly
very wide of the mark in its estimate OF
General Diaz' hold on the Mexican people.
His great services to his country, both in
his military and civic life, have established
between himself and his cOuntrymen a re-
lation strongly resembling that sustained
toward the people of the United States by
General Grant-to whose character indeed
that of General Diaz bears many points of
likeness. r. H. FITzHUGH.
PITrsBURG, September7
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TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG, TUESDAY, SEPT. s, 1871.
THE STATE FUNDS INQUIRY.

It is not as Republicans or Democrats
that the people can divide upon "Bards-
leyism" and kindred official abuses but
simply as honest citizens or the reverse.
No party has monopoly either of the
honest men or of the thieves; and if the
State investigation now in progress show
further offenses in the management of
public funds, the desire for the punish
ment of the offenders will not be confined
within party lines.
Meanwhile it is full time that the hide
and-seek game, in which Treasury officials
and Mr.. FOw's committee are the princi-
pals, should come to close. Imputations
Of want Of intention to get to the bottom
of the questions raised about the public
funds have been thrown out as against the
majority of the committee. Such Incl
dents as the absence of Cashier Livsey
and State Treasurer Boyer are also newt
ably commented upon adversely.
1t is time for those who have been cited
as witnesses to put in an appearance and
answer upon all points raised. If their
skirts are clear they have nothing to
apprehend; whereas by staying away they
give color to suspicion If there have
been Irregularities the public are entitled
TO have them uncovered, and the delin-
Guents must be called upon to answer
This is a matter of public justice, not
party issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
PEOPLE WHO COME AND 60.

| Juan Sanchez Y. Xifnenes, of Vera Cruz,
| Mex, passed through the city yesterday on
| his way homeward from Washington. He is
| n strong supporter of Diaz. He made a
strenuous denial of the reports of possible
| trouble in Mexico, and regretted that the
| United States should have so readily give n
| ear to the canards. He said the country was
never better governed nor the people better
road from the City of Mexico through the
Southern States had all been subscribed
He said the cotton crop was extraordinary,
as was also the crop in this count y.
Captain John W. Morrison, the Republi-
can nominee for State Treasurer, was pas
senger on the fast line, last night He said
he was going to q Grand Army celebration
at Mt. Carmel, to attend which he had /.
State Senator Lee was on the sare train
and both gentlemen chatted together in the
same section.
George L. Rhodes, of Chicago; Henry e.
Morse of Wilmington. Del; Augustus E.
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, of Louisville, and
f. q. Dunlap, tobacco manufacturer of
Philadelphia, are guests at the Duquesne
Fred A. Fable, Philadelphia tin i'm
porter, has been visiting Attorney j. A.
Wakefield. Mr.. Fable doesn't take much
stock in the Mckinley bill.
j. Webb, j. d. Jones, r. II. Bunny and
James Askew, delegates to the State Col
ored Convention of Odd Fellows, went To
Carlisle yesterday.
Charles NJ. McNally, of Liberty street.
returned from a vacation and has taken M,
his residence ut the Monongahela.
Rev. G. V. Wilson, pastor of the Emory
u. L. Church, has returned from his yaca-
tion.
E. f. Jackman has returned from the
East and registered at the Anderson.
w. j. Rainey, the Cleveland coke opera-
tor, was at the Anderson yesterday.
Abraham Garrison and Miss Garrison re-
turned last night from Cresson
Major E. A Montooth returned from
Philadelphia yesterday
H; Kollmorger, Chicago brewer, is at
the Schlosser.
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GERMANY AND OUR HOG.

The severe winters of Germany cause q
good deal of sore-throat; but wrapping, OF
American pork will now relieve all the pa
tients.-LoldspiHe C0tn1er-Jotz11al
The farmers are getting Mckinley prices
for their produce this year and are feeling
pretty comfortable. 1t il the calamity
criers whoare doing the kicking.-Ohio State
Journal.
Germany has removed her embargo on
American pork, and France will undoubt-
edly do the same soon. This is glorious
year for the Republicans-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Some of the claimants are disposed to act
the least bit hoggish over their victory of
American pork. Secretary Rusk is the one
person who can afford to remain quiet and
allow the people to pick the winner-Wa
frlgt0n Post.
Germany has made q treaty with the United
States by which American pork will be ad-
mitted to that country, and our agricultural
products also, on the same basis as those of
Russia. This is another great triumph for
Secretary Blaine's grand reciprocity scheme
troy Budget.
The American pig roofing in peace about
the German homestead will add to the COM
forts of Fatherland. Broiling ham or bacon
smoking in the pan touches the olfactories
of q hungry man in tender spot and is
wonderfully satisfying. The wonder is that
the German people have not resented its ex-
pulsion sooner.-Chicdgo Inter- Ocean,
Whatever policy it be the result of, di.-
rectly or remote, the admission of American
pork to the German markets is good thing
for the industries of this country For sew.
eral years our farmers have been complain
ing of an Agricultural depression. This year
everything encouraging seems to be turn
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tarily. 1t makes no difference as to the
point under consideration whether Mr..
Banta or his superior officers are in the
right If his charges were unfounded his
marching forth makes it plain a .fortiori
that he would have marched forth If they
had been well founded.
The consequence of going to the peni-
tertiary if he does one thing and of being
fred if he does the other, makes the sub
ordinate in an institution where things are
not all that they ought to be, like that of
the wicked in one respect at least he
stands in slippery places. But the lesson
is unmistakable. Between peaching and
the penitentiary the intelligent sub
ordinate will find no difficulty in prefer
ring to peach. And as the loss of position
is the penalty the subordinate who grasps
all the bearings of his situation will, as
soon as he become cognizant of any crook
edness, unhurden his mind, and promptly
get out on his own account instead of
waiting to be fired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
SOUND ECONOMIC DOCTRINE.

In his speech at Urbana, Ohio, Major
Mckinley announced a broad and COM
mendable principle on which correct COM
mercial as well as financial doctrines can
be built, in the following language: "No
legerdemain in legislation to enable man
TO get money, except in the old-fashioned
way of earning it by honest labor, and the
man who teaches any other gospel is a
false teacher"
II this declaration there is the basis of a
great deal of economic truth packed in a
single sentence. 1t was enunciated par
ticularly with reference to the silver prop
OSitiOn, the gist of which is that debtors
shall be enabled to pay their debts by a
measure of values worth twenty per cent
less than that in which the debts were
contracted But it has an equally forcible
application to a large majority of the
abuses of the present day.
1t is plain that the perversion or nullifi-
cation of our laws to enable men to get
money otherwise than by the old-fash-
ioned way of honestly earning it, is al
most as bad in one aspect and worse in
another, than the legerdemain of legisla-
tiOn. In one view it is the deliberate
Justification of law, which is worse than if
bad laws are respected; in the other it
shows the weakness of governmental ac-
ton which permits its laws to be per-
verted, and is therefore little better than
the government which permits its laws
TO be framed IN the interest of dishonesty.
So, when the perversioH or notification of
law permits corporation promoters to
make money by floating fat securities, or
by manipulating corporate management
or allows combinations to pile up vast
wealth by creating artificial scarcity and
suppressing competition, all such prac-
tees fall under tie Majors just and terse
condemnation
This short sentence would make a good
platform for an attack on the great abuses
of the day. If thoroughly and honestly
applied to all departments of industry it
would do more toward correcting the evils
of concentrated and overgrown wealth
than any of the will of the wisp schemes
Of the Farmers Alliance craze
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
OUR MAIL POUCH.
Something That should Be Done.


To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Within plain view of the little city OF
Titusville, on the little valley of Oil creek,
is spot on which there should be erected
an enduring monument. There it is that an
act was done which, in the train Of conse-
quences that followed it, has no parallel in
any line of human endeavor on the eslern
Hemisphere. This was the drilling of the
historic Colonel Drake oil well in 1s5s. To
but rev men has it been given to DO a SIM
pie act In humble way from which should
How such vast commercial results AS came
to that man that drilled into the earth to
give petroleum and natural gas to mankind
only S years have passed and the indus
Ill the amazing magnitude and varied char
acter OF their volume, have actually ex-
panded beyond the grasp of the tatistfcian.
Ihe aggregate of holes from that initial
drilling to the present time would extend
its center
:, Who can count the derricks and compute
the cost of all the oil well paraphernalia the
tens OF thousands OF miles of tubing, cables,
ropes, rods, the wheels, posts, beams, tanks
ana tank cars, the lamps, pipe lines, refin-
cries, ETC., etc.7
:, And yet the man to whom all this is due,
the pioneer from whose inquiring brain all
II, Lnis came forth, sleeps in an almost pn-
knoWn ana unmarked grave, and from the
mansions and the millions that his mind
created for others, not so much as a stone
mas simple justice and common gratitude to
bestoy!
All this is the more remarkable when it is
considered that oil men, as class, are large
hearted. generous and unstinted in worthy
giving Let something be done at the old
Drake well to appropriately mark the his
most deserving man. N.
NAMPUM, Pa, September T.
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BREAD FROM THE GOVERNMENT.

There is an interesting characteristic of
the expression; of popular discomfort in
the statement that the poem which that
Russian youth was arrested for writing
and reciting in public was entitled "Give
us bread, o Emperor" Without comment
ing on the reasonableness of the punish
ment for that o1fense, it is noticeable that
the primary feature of agitation among an
ignorant people is the call upon the Gov
eminent for bread. Bread riots were al
most an established feature of medieval
times, and they were founded on the firmly
fixed idea in the popular mind that it was
the duty of the reigning powers to furnish
the people with bread, when the latter
could not get it for themselves
The impetus which that idea gave to the
French Revolution is illustrated by the
demand for bread which called forth
Marie Antoinette's innocent inquiry, why
the people could not eat cake if they did
not have bread; and the firm belief of the
people that the King could furnish them
with bread was testified by the joy with
which they sang, when the court was
brought back from Versailles to Paris,
that they now had ''the baker, the bakers
wife and the little baker" The article of
faith that it is the function of the ruler to
furnish food to starving people, is an ex-
ponent at once of popular ignorance and
popular disposition to demand its rights.
In this country the demand of agitators
is much more advanced. They do not call
upon the Government to furnish the peo-
pie with bread. They evince a much
clearer comprehension of the machinery
of modern civilization by calling on the
Government to furnish the people with
all the money they want, with the evi-
dent belief that when the people get the
money they will not confine themselves to
bread, but can revel in cake, pie, or any
other luxury the recipient of the Govern
ment's hberality may select But the
theory as to the functions of Government
seems to have about the same foundation
as the more archaic one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
A DILEMMA FOR sUBoRDrSATEs

The experience of the cashier of the
Keystone Bank, in Philadelphia, as CORE
lated with the experience of Mr. Cashier
Banta, of New York, indicates that the
position Of executive subordinates in a
great fiduciary institution is a parlous
one. The aforementioned official had the
misfortune to hold his position i'm the
Keystone Bank while that institution was
being wrecked, and to say nothing about
it. Consequence, he is now in the peni-
tentiary.
The inference from this summary legal
result is that when subordinate knows
of crool1edness in financial institution he
should tell of it, But the practical GER
tainty that if he did so he would have to
gain his further knowledge of such affairs
from the outside of the institution, is en-
phasized by the case of Mr.. Banta. Mr..
Banta made public what he regarded as
Irregularities in the conduct of his cor
poration, and the consequence took the
shape of Mr. Banta's getting out involun-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
RHYNKLED RHYMELErs.

Wibble-I asked Lushforth if he had
been out of town for the last ten days. and he said
she mad and he hadn't. - and walked away. do
not see what he was driving at.
Wabble-He is just out Of jail-E1di1zapolis
Journal.
Clericus-Why do the heather rage and
imagine a vain thing?
Cynicus-Because they get stuck on so many
3cent pieces taken in the collections probably.
N. Y Herald.
'Tis very well, that olden rule,
To look on the bright side of things;
And one that tends TO lessen much
The sorrow that existence brings.
And yet it always did present
Some difficulties to my mind.
How those could view the brighter side,
Who chanced to be entirely blind
Boston Courier.
"Waiter," he said, "bring me some crabs
la Beelzebub.
Yes. SIR
The crabs were brought in due time. devoured,
and the bill was IS cents.
''Hows this p, he inquired. ''It's only 70 cents
on your bill Of fare"
ure for deyiIed crabs, but when gent wants crabs
a la Beelzebub we charge him like lie disble. "
Chicago tribune.
The swarthy son of Italy
who vengeance on swore,
Now grinds each day in nendish giee
sweet Vi0IetS'' at our door.
Detroit Free Press.
"Ah, nv little boy" said the conde-
scending gentleman, land what might your
age be ~
1T might be going on 40. - returned the polits
little boy. but it amt. ''-Harpsr's Basar.
''What makes them call this train the
limited - - asked passenger.
II don't know" replied another passenger
'unless the remark refers to its speed. ~ Wash
inoton Star.
She-Yes, 1 am very fond of pets.
He-Indeed What may ask, Is your favorits
animaiy
She Cranky )-Man.- -Aznssv's Weekly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-08
ELECTRICAL DISPLAY.
Opening at Montre u of One of the Most
Notable Exhibitions Ever Held.

MONTREAL, Sept. z-[Special 1.-The elec-
trio exhibition which opened here to-day
will be one OF the most notable yet held on
this continent. The exhibits already in po-
sitfon show that every important firm in the
United Sta e. and Canada will be repre-
sented. Delegates to the National Electric
Light Association, which opened its sessions
this morning, are arriving from all parts of
the continent. and it is expected that be-
tween 80 and 400 members will be in attend
ance.. The exhibition was opened in the
Victoria Rink this morning under the pat
ronage of the Governor General.
Among the exhibitors are the Excelsior
Electric Light Company, the Ball Electric
Light Company, the Fit. Wayne Electric
Light Company, the McGill University, the
newly organized firm of H. Ward Leonard &
Co., OF New York; the International Okonite
Company, of New York: the Russell Elec-
trio Company, of Boston: the Interior Con-
duit and Insulation Company, Of New York;
the New York Insulated Wire Company, the
Electrical Engineering and Supply Com
pany, of Syracuse, n. Y; the Norwich Insu-
lated Wire Company: the Eureka Tempered
Company, of North East, Pa; the Western
Electric Institute Company. of Newark, n
j.; L. s. Greeley 4 Co., New York; the Stand
ard Paint Company, New York; the johnson
Pratt Company, OF Hartford, Conn: the
Standard Underground Cable Company; the
Laboiteans Electric Motor and FAN Com
pany, of Cincinnati; the Phono sraph Com
pahy; the Edison and the Thomson Houston
COmDaDies
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Obituary Notes,

COLONEL T. b. HUNT, u. s. A.. retired died at
Fort Monroe, Va, suddenly yesterday morning.
The remains were taken to Washington last night.
CHANG JAY, the Governor of the Chinese Prov
ince of Shang Tung, is dead. Had he lived he
would probably have become Yiceroy of the En-
pire.
HON. BENJAMIN HALL, prominent politician
of Auburn, N. Y, died Sunday morning. Under
President Lincoln he was Chief Justice of Colorado
Territory.
MRS HENRIETTA MORGAN, mother of the
famous raider, General Iohn H. Morgan, died
yesterday afternoon at Lexington, KY, of in
anition,. aged S6 years.
DR. JOSEPH C. CHINN. the Oldest man in Lex
ington, ky., died there yesterday afternoon. aged
g7 wears His wife died year ago at the age of 1O2
wears They were married about ten wears ago.
The doctor was one of the best known men in Cen
tral Kentucky.
WILLIAM W. A. SPoTswooD died in Mobile last
night. He was born in Virginia in 1906, and was a
veteran of three wars-Seminole, Mexican and the
Rebellion. In January, 1861, he resigned as sur
geon in the navy and was appointed full surgeon in
the Confederate service and stationed at Richmond
where he remained with distinction throughout
the war
Ex-MAYoR P. L. WIENER of Lebanon, died on
Saturday of Brights disease. He was 81 years old
At one time he was railroad engineer. In 1856 he
established the Weimer Machine Works of which
he was President ut the time of his DEATH His
patents in connection with blast furnaces and
blowing engines, IS of which were granted to
him, are In general use throughout the United
States.