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ber H. 17sa. Died in Bethany, Va. March L

ber IL, 17S8. Died in Bethany, Va, March L
1865
Beside him lies his father, whose tombstone
bears this inscriptions:
In memory of Elder Thomas Campbell. Born
In the County of Down, Ireland, February l,
l763 Died 1854. aged 81 years. Many years a
member Of the Secession Presbyterian Church
in Ireland. and some. time In the United States.
Upon the arrival of his family in America in
1909 he withdrew from the Presbyterian con-
nection and advocated platform of primitive
Christianity, and in conjunction with his son.
Alexander, he labored in the cause for so
years. In Christian learning he had few equals,
as Christian minister, husband, father few
superiors
Sturdy Long-Lived Stock.
Alexander Campbers first wife sleeps beside
him. His second survives and resides in the
village, as does also son. Nearly all those
buried here are descendants OF relatives of his
among them being his wife's mother whose
tombstone records that she was born in
Shrewsbury. England. 1763." They seem to
have been sturdy long-lived stock, most of
them having lived to an advanced age But
one had been, "young. and suddenly bcheld
life's morn Decline" for here is the resting
place of f"Virgie Huntingdon" granddaughter
OF the sage.
She was born In Larinca, in the Island of
Cyprus, whittier her father had been sent as
United States Consul, and coming to Bethany
on visit after graduating at the Kentucky
University az Lexington, took sick and died
within week. She was Just Is. and the people
speak of her beauty, grace and intelligence "a
beyond all compare. HENRY HALL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
THE STRIKE SITUATION.

The novel allegation crops out of yester-
days news that, by a decision of the General
Executive Board in Philadelphia over two
weeks ago, the actions of the Carpenters
Brotherhood, which led up to the pending
strike, were not in accordance with the rules
of the order. 1t is singular feature of the
proceedings that the action of the board on
April II has just reached publicity in this
city, but that is the statement of the case
which appears in the proceedings as pub
Ished in the organ of the union.
. The significance assigned to this state
ment is generally unfavorable to the author
ity of the strike. But that view of it is
largely offset by the reports received yester-
day of the number of employing carpenters
who have already conceded the demands of
the men. 1t is claimed that two hundred
contractors have taken this course. There
is always room for heavy discount of such
assertions on either side, bu. If any consid-
erable number have taken this step, on the
second day of the strike, the leaders of that
movement need not give themselves much
trouble as to whether all their steps were In
strict accordance with all the technicalities
or not.
The situation is an interesting and rather
peculiar one. It's interest is heightened by
the probability that the conditions are such
as, taken singly, would settle the strike each
in a different way in short time. Whether
the opposing conditions will neutralize each
other is something that we must wait for
time to disclose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
1T WAS DISCRIMINATION.

Another illustration of the disposition to
rnlsrepresent the issues between corporate
policy and the public is afforded by the an
uouncemenI OF Wall street organ OF the
combinations with regard to the Lehigh
Valley case. The announcement is that the
order of the Commission viii be ignored,
and thus if the law is enforced, the railroad
will have to be taken into the courts This
instrumentation is that the charge of dis
crimination by the railroad against Coke
Bros. was not sustained. and that the finding
was only on the charge of excessive rates.
This assertion is plainly manufactured
for the occasion. The Commission held that
the device common to most anthracite roads
of sustaining rates at an excessive figure
by running a coal company of their own
and paving the cost of running it at loss
out of the railroad earnings-was discrim-
ination. The amount of loss on the favored
coal companies business when made up
by the railroad was an advantage
given to that shipper over competing
shippers. The Commission very properly
held that such device for giving one COL
liery an advantage over another was for
bidden by law. The amount of loss regu-
larly paid by the railroad to keep its
colllery shipping coal at rates which infict
loss on everyone practically amounts to a
rebate The Commission ruled that rates
must be reduced to an extent which would
balance that rebate. If it had given judg-
meut up to the full merits of the case it
would have added thereto the average profit
earned on the capital of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company.
OF course it is the privilege of any rail-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
MURRAY'S MUSINGS.

Why the Streets Are Full of Tall Women
One of p. I. Barnum's Poker Exper-
iences-Fashion's Approval of Athletics
Foreigners and Their Weapons.
The number of tall women to be seen on
Broadway is remarkable. Where do they all
come from? 1t is the fashion to be talland
straight and slender and willowy because it is
a style well ad apted to the best display of the
latest things in Partisan millinery and dress
goods. But have women the power to suddenly
grow taller in order to meet a prevailing
fashion half way. as they might blondne their
hair? 1t certainly looks like it.. For there
never was a time when so many tall women
could be seen. They run all the way from 8
feet 6 to feet 2 You can peet 6-feet women
In couples by the dozen on Broadway any after
noon. BY the side of the ordinary run of men
these women look feet G.
There are two theories for the sudden excess
of tall women-one that some mechanical
process has been discovered and is being
secretly practiced by which stout women are
drawn out into long and slender females; the
other, that these women have always existed
and are now suddenly brought forth from their
retirement by the inexorable decree of fashion.
The latter would seem to be the more reason
able explanation. When it was the fashion for
women to be embonpoint the tall and slender
woman hid herself away from public gaze as
much as possible. She shrunk into her boots
and walked stoop-shouldered when she was to
be seen in public places. Now that she has her
inning she is making good use of it, She ID
everywhere. She walketh erect at monday
also in the evening. When she has beau she
chooses one she can look down upon. 1t ac-
centuates her giraffe style. Her clinging,
dropping, Bernhardt draperies still further
lead onward and upward. 1t is a compare
lively easy thing for a woman of five feet six
to add four inches to her apparent height if
she be not fat. Fat The very word seems
horrible to the sex just now. The fat woman
suggests the 10cent museum. Let her await
her turn and grow fatter in anticipation Of her
coming triumph.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Cranks at the Cigar Case.

You'll see more cranks over a cigar case, "
said the Fifth avenue man, than you can
shake stick at A gentleman stepped up this
morning and, glancing into the case, said he
wanted a good, medium 2O-cent cigar. He laid
down a quarter. picked out cigar, but after
looking it over and smelling it and squeezing
1t, he passed il back and said he preferred a
certain other brand in the case. plainly marked
25 cents. gave it to him and chucked the
quarter in the drawer. When he had lighted
his cigar he remarked haughtily:
"I gave you quarter
"'And gave you cigar said l.
".But asked you for 20-cent cigar he re-
rorted in a passion and ! want cents
You asked for 20-cent cigar at first e1-
planned. and 1t didn't suit you. Then you
named this one, which was plainly marked 25
cents. had no option but to give you what
you asked for
"sYou know wanted 2O-cent cigar
"I'm no mind-reader. i gave you what you
specified, and it is 25 cents straight
"Now, that fellow went away jawing and
fuming and calling ME all sorts of names. or
course, / can't come out from behind the
counter and lick man like that, but Pd like
to. As rule, our custom here is for high
priced cigars. We sell good many % and 30
cent cigars, though the next grade in mosI de-
mand is curiously enough. two-for-a-quarter.
Some men never know what they wanr-most
buy simply by the price. When a man affects
TO know all about cigars and is extremely in-
nicky. he rarely fares as well as the one who
trusts to the dealer"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

road company to have the decisions of the
Commission tested in the courts; and any
railroad can make a practical appeal by
simply neglecting to obey the orders of the
Commission. But it is rather significant
illustration of the issue that this course
should be taken in support of one of the
most notorious and wholesale devices for
crushing out independent shippers known
in railroad practice. 1t is also an exponent
Of the means by which the railroad theories
are advocated that the adoption of this
course should be coupled with the direct
misstatement that the charge of discrimina-
tion was not sustained.
IF the Interstate Commerce Commission
is worth its salt it will see that the Lehigh
Valley does not take the case into the United
States Courts by applying for u mandatory
order which will bring that corporation into
court in donble-quick time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
PREMATURE DECLINATIoNs.

The announcement by the family organ
published under the occasional superin-
tendence of Mr.. Russell B. Harrison tina t
Mr.. Blaine will under no circumstances
consent to the use of his name" as a candi-
date for the Presidency is put forth as some
thing new and decisive. 1t is nothing Of
the sort. 1t may have been impressed on
the minds of tine Harrison encourage by
especially forcible statements of the Secre-
tary.of States position; but M. Blaine has
for some time placed himself frankly on
| record to the effect that so long as the Presi-
| dent himself was in the field he would not
present the spectacle of the Presidents chief
Cabinet adviser as rival candidate.
While Mr.. Blaine is evidently maintain
ing this position in good faith there is moth
ing to prevent his tacit recognition of the
fact that when the impossibilities
of General Harrison's second term
have been demonstrated beyond question,
he will be designated by his own standing,
and the record of the Department of State,
as the only candidate who. under the situa-
tion OF the Republican party, is practicable
with view to success. 1t Is, of course, I'M
possible for him to openly discuss this con-
tingency. 1t is exceedingly embarrassing
for organs of either the Blaine or Harrison
wings to discuss it. But journals not SUBJ
ject to any trammels are free to openly
argue that President Harrison's second
term is an impossibility. This was plainly
the case some time ago; and the situation
has not been changed either by the jealousy
of some Republican leaders toward Mr..
Blaine or by other efforts to produce show
of union on the Presidents denomination.
1t is something approximating childishnsss
to suppose that change of political feeling
can be effected by tour of the country, the
only political significance of which is its
apparent waning of the policy the Presi-
dent was trying to force through Congress
three months ago.
An aYowal of this sort a year before the
convention cannot hinder a demand for
Blaine's nomination by the rank and file of
the country. If personal considerations can
put aside the necessity for the Republican
party nominating its broadest and wisest
statesman, check from a new development
III buc lluo "a u ioi-
low. 1t is stated that canvass of Farmers
Alliance leaders of New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Dakota, Minnesota and Kansas
shows a strong tendency in that organiza-
ton for the nomination of Gresham. IT
the third party should come into the field
with a candidate who represents none of its
cranklsms. but would attract a large iude-
pendent vote outside the Alliance, it might
make even Harrison anxious TO put the
strongest Republican in the field as an offset
TO the rise of the hated Gresham.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
The Russet Shoe Is Coming.

"There will be more russell shoes worn by
gentlemen this summer than there werelast," !"
said a Broadway retailer. I'VE nave 5000 pairs
for a starter and have been selling good many
long before the season opened for wearing
them. The fun poked at the russell shoe and
wooden shirt by the papers has had no effect
upon the demand for what is obviously COM
Portable and stylish for outof-door summer
wear. Men begin to exercise the right of dress
ing seasonaby whether IN town or country. 1t
may be fad or temporary fashion. but no one
will deny the common sense behind it-which
is more than can be said for good many
fashions.
What is the cause of this fad for the street
negige? The general taste for athletic sports.
There is where it comes from. 1t is simply an
extension of the freedom of the baseball COS
tunes. the bicycling costumes, the boating
costumes the lawn tennis costumes; seashore
and watering place costumes come from the
same source. The thousands who care little
for athletics give their approval of the common
sense of those who do by initiating their man
ner of Dress That is fashion. You'll see
plenty Of 1t on Broadway again this summer"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Barnum's Love for Draw Poker.

Manager Tom Davis, who used to be advance
agent for the late z. T. Barnum, says the old
man had high opinion of his abilities as a
poker player He made it a rule whenever lie
went abroad to gather in his expenses for the
trip out Of the shipboard jays who would be
roped into a smoking room game. OF this
ability he often Dragged to his leading people.
They had heard of this SO many times that it
was finally resolved to take the starch out of
the Yankee the first chance. The chance came
around on the very next voyage, the regular
seasons trip to collect and bring over new at
fractions. P. T. was too shrewd to play with
ANYBODY he had reason to feel was skilled in
the American game. So the boys arranged
with other players to drop out one by one, and
they would thus gradually work into the game.
II therefore occurred that a small game of
2icent limit with some jays turned out later to
We 81 limit with three seasoned showmen who
were up to all sorts of tricks with the paste
boards. They humored him for awhile. and
gave him "the greatest show on earth" to get
into them, but somehow managed to scoop in the
big jack pots. A good deal OF money can
change hands on a 81 limit in the course of an
evening, and the veteran Snowman parted with
enough to pay the passage and incidental ex-
penses of the other three The next morning
he met MIR. Davis. and taking him to one side
inquired in his quizzing way: "How did you
fellows get into that game last night, anyway"
But he never played poker with his own crowd
after that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
MACKENZIE ON EXERCISE.

In an exceedingly interesting article pub
lished in another part of this paper. Sir
Morell Mackenzie makes some very peril
nent observations regarding exercise. The
distinguished physicians fame invests any
thing from his pen with decided worth, and
his views on the subject will be carefully
read. He proves conclusively that neces-
sity for proper exercise exists,
and with great clearness shows how it
may be obtained. That part of the article
devoted to children deserves special. atten-
tion from parents, and some of them will
likely be rather astonished at the remarks
about the time-honored swaddling clothes.
There is nothing but truth in his statements,
and but little reflection will be required to
convince sensible persons that freedom of
limb and body in babyhood will do much
toward giving good health later in life.
As to football, mentioned by Sir Morell
as a good exercise for youths, statistics on
the subject recently published by an En-
glishman and noticed editorially in The
DIsPATCH the other day, would seem to
make the pastime out to be not quite as safe
as claimed, but undoubtedly much depends
upon a similarity in the ages of those
engaged in the sport.
The portion of the article devoted to girls
and women should receive close attention
by those for whom it is intended. Much. of
the misery now in this world would be un-
known if the mothers of men had had, in
the past, someone to advise them as they are
now advised by the foremost physician in
Europe. A man inherits his constitution
from his parents, and if he be weak therein,
care, attention and exercise can only mend
it for him. Unlike that of nation, the
constitution of man cannot be changed
when it is found desirable to do so.
There are other important portions of the
article that could proftably be discussed,
but those interested-and that means all
persons-will find everything treated so
clearly that comment is superhuous. And
it is hoped that appreciation OF tine articles
merits will lead to the adoption of its
principles wherever possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
Obituary Notes.

WILLIAM 81. PUGH, prominent business man
and contractor, Of Steubenville. and a native Of
West virginia, died yesterday morning Of pneu-
monta, aged ABOUT o..
JAMES G. TURNER whowas at one time one OF
the best known hotel keepers in the country. died
in the city Hospital at Newark Thursday even
ing. He was 10 years OF age.
GENERAL THOMAS j. McLAIN, pioneer OF the
Western Reserve, and President OF the Mahoning
Valley Pioneer Association, died at Warren, u,
yesterday morning. where he had resided nearly
30 years.
WILLIAM WHITwoRTH GANNETT, a we'll.
known retired merchant of Boston, died on
Thursday in Cambridge at the age OF II. He was
formerly a member OF the seed firm OF Parker,
Gannett & OsgOod.
PATRICK PURCELL OF Summerstown, Ont,
formerly member of Parliament for Glengarry.
wealth has been esiimated at q, COO. ooo, made
principally through large railroad contracts.
JUDGE b. A. CUNNINGHAM, aged % years. died
Friday at Frederick, Md. He was q native of
Baltimore, and was judge in the Levy Court of
Court. He was q member OF the Maryland Legis-
lature for many years.
MRS. ALICE l.. WILSON died at the home Of her
husband, at Parnassus. yesterday morning. She
was the wife OF W. +. Wilson. the secretary and
treasurer of-the Chautauqua Lake Ice Company.
Mrs. Wilson was most estimable lady, and her
death is greatly regretted.
MRS. ANNIE s. JEWELL, who died in New
Hartford, Conn.,, the only female commits
sioner Of the Superior Court in that State. She
had read law for two years in her husbands office,
and would have been admitted to the bar In June
had she lived. She was "a years old.
GENERAL DANIEL p. WOOD died Friday Of par
alysis, in New York, aged " years. He was of
the most prominent citizens of Syracuse, and had
served 1--WE terms in the State Assembly and four
years In the Senate. He Major General OF
the National 9nard under Governor Dix.
THE many PIttsburg friends of Annie Roberts
will be grieved to learn or her death, whlch
CURED in San Jose CAL, Friday. Aiay1. She was
a daughter of Levi Lewis, an old resident of Pitts
burg. and wife of Joseph Roberts. She spent her
life here up until five years ago. when they re-
moved to California. Mrs. Roberts leaves huss
band and three small children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03
A Hard-Worked Water Cooler.

The barroom of the Fifth Avenue is open to
guests on Sunday the same as on any other day,
but the bar itself is unattended. Otherwise
things look about the same every day in the
week. The cnly exception is in the gaily
painted water cooler that occupies central
position on Sunday. This water coolers Is a
great institution. 1t is worked harder, per-
haps, than any other single cooler in town.
When man strolls into the barroom he walks
directly up to the bar with the intention of
cuenching his thirst. He rarely discovers the
absence of the bartender until he gets directly
in front of the cooler A glass Of icewater
covors his confusion and retreat.
Sometimes half dozen men enter. A bright
smile of surprise steals over every face-then
the sober truth chases it away again. They
take a drink Of icewater and retire gloomily.
1t comes a little hard sometimes and two or
three little feints will be made before the
cooler is resorted to; but the idea of drink has
created an artificial thirst that must be relieved
even at the sacrifice of principle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-03

IT is pleasant to learn that one of the
"get-rich-quick" societies of Philadelphia did
not intend to swindle the public. The officers
of the Semi-Annual and Monthly Benefit Order
have resolved to wind it up. and find that they
can return to members ninety per cent of what
they have collected, the other ten per cent
having gone for expenses. This is great fall
ing of from the promise to pay 200 per cent
profit in six months; but, on the other hand, it
is much better than the other societies will re-
turn. This is creditabIe to the honesty of the
conductors of this organization. 1t neverthe-
less provokes reflections on the peculiar idiocy
required in men who conduct an order on the
honest belief that they can turn $50 into slOO py
the process Of collecting it from members and
then paying it back again.