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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Social Chatter.

THE Misses McCreery, daughters of Mr..
William McCreery. will receive this afternoon.
Miss MYREs, of Butler, the stylish and popu-
lar elocutionist. was In the city yesterday.
CHRISTMAS tree parties are losing their
popularity as the trees lose their beauty.
Miss JANET LOVE will become the bride Of
Mr.. Andrew Addey tomorrow.
CHILDREN's parties are legion,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Wooster Ladies Lunched.

A delightful luncheon given yesterday by
Mrs. Tom McCutcheon, of Irwin avenue, was
graced by the presence of the Misses Pressly
and Howard, of Wooster, o., who are visiting
in the city. and who are the recipients OF
numerous social attentions in the way of small
affairs. The luncheon yesterday was elaborate
and elegant enough to cover its name with con-
fusion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

ANOTHER blow is delivered at dress re-
form by the discovery of another woman out in
California who was preserved from the shots of
her desperate lover by her corset turning away
the bullets. If these cases are not directly in
spired by the corset manufacturers they must
be taken as proving that when woman dallies
with the tender passion to that extent she had
better keep on her armor until the desperate
lover has killed himself or been lodged in a
lunatic asylum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
MISSISSIPPI PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.

They Are Disappointed at Recent Results
and Will Act Politically.
JACKSON. MISS, Jan. IA conference of the
Prohibition party of the State will be held here
tomorrow. Chairman Ware said the party was
disappointed at the failure of the Legislature
of 1890 to enact statutory laws. and were again
disappointed at the failure of the late Consti-
tutional Convention to insert prohibition ar
ticle.
This meeting has. therefore, been called for
the purpose of considering the advisability of
organizing the party for the election of men,
bers of the Legislature this fall. On the other
hand. it is stated that the present movement
was inspired by the Chairman of the National
Committee, who will be here tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A COMPLICATED LEGAL QUESTION
The Statutes of Ontario and Illinois Come In
Conflict in Chicago.

~
Conflict in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. IA fine law point, never
before raised in the courts of Cook county, was
raised in a suit on trial before Judge Grinnell
this morning. The case is that of Isaac B.
Hanno. administrator of the estate of the late
Henry S. Hall, of Illinois. who was killed in an
accident on the Grand Trunk Railroad at Ham
ilton, Ont, in 1889.
The attorney for the road made it point that
the statute under which the suit was brought
was in conflict with the public policy and the
statutes of this State. The point of difference
in the statutes of Illinois and Canada is that it
is imperative with q Canadian jury to decide to
whom of the surviving relatives the damages
shall go. Here the courts have no such pow
ers. Judge Grinnel dismissed the suit. An
appeal was taken.
By the accident in which Hall was killed Is
other people lost their lives and suits for
damages have been brought in Chicago, New
York and Detroit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
C. & r. STOCKHOLDERS.

They Hold Their Annual Meeting and Elect
Several Directors.
CLEVELAND, Jan. THE annual meeting
of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad stock
holders was held to-day. The following direc-
tors were elected for the ensuing year:
]. N. Mccullough. r. F. Jones, Pittsburg;
George B. Roberts, Philadelphia; Charles
Lanier, William q. Egleston, New York; f. A.
Ferguson, Cincinnati; j. v. Painter, f. R. Per-
kins, F. r. Ranney F. E. Smith and M. A
Hanna. Cleveland; w. w. Holloway. Bridge
port. o.
The annual report for the year ending No
vember 80, 1890, was submitted, and showed
that the receipts were s., SOC, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Frank E. Snitger.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
BEAVER, Jan. frank E. Snitger of the firm
Of 1itger Brothers, of this place, died at noon
yesterday. Had he lived until Tomorrow he
would have been "a years of age. The disease
which resulted IL his death after year of suffer-
ing was consumption. Mr.. Snitger was an active
member of the Presbyterian Church and a leader
among its young members. His funeral will take
place from the family residence Tomorrow at 8
p, NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
TO HONOR ROBERT BURNS.
Vigorous and Complete Preparations Being
Made for the Scottish BANQUET.

Made for the Scottish Banquet.
Energetic and prompt action on the part of
the committees for the Scottish banquet has
resulted in securing the Hotel Schlosser for
the scene of the festlvity and also the engaging
of Gernerts orchestra for the occasion.
Said Peter Dick, who serves upon both pro-
gramme and banquet committee: I'VE intend
this year to make the event, as far as the
musical portion of it is concerned, of greater
Importance and merit than ever before. We
intend also having very handsome and expen-
sive programmes. which will serve as souvenirs
of the event. Several designs will be submitted
to the committee at their meeting tomorrow
afternoon, among them an especially artistic
one. with an excellent engraving of the city of
Pirtsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Tough for the Tin Peddler.

p The work Of coroner is seldom humorous.
But just once in great while CLEAN of sun
shine slants across his path. Deputy Coroner
Berry-a very capable and industrious official,
by the way-the other day related two excep-
tions to the rule of gloom which he had en-
countered.
One day Mr.. Berry was working on an acci-
dental death case in Lawrenceville, and in the
search for witness came to a little house in
which there appeared no sign of life. The door
was closed, and the shutters on the windows
were fastened. But the Deputy Coroner knew
that the man he was looking for lived there
and he hammered and pounded away at the
door till at last it opened and brawny man in
trousers and red shirt shook his fist in Mr..
Berrys face, while he asked: "What in Hades
do you want? Speak quick or I'll knock your
face in"
Thus admonished Mr.. Berry made haste to
explain that he was an officer of the law with a
subpoena to serve. Then the big ironworker,
for such he was, explained that he worked on
night turn and slept by day. and that his slum-
bers were constantly broken by peddlers-es-
pecially tin peddlers.
81 swore that I'd kill the next
tin peddler who came to my door-and thought
you were one." he concluded. The Deputy
Coroner accepted the explanation and departed.
He had not gone many steps when he met an
undersized Italian with load of tinware. The
peddler was calling at every house. and it
struck MIR. Berry that it would be economical
for him to remain and see what came of the
peddler's call at the 1ronworker's abode. The
peddler presently reached the door Of Castle
Dangerous and knocked Nothing happened.
He knocked a second time. Still the custom
ary noises of Lawrenceyille were on top. He
knocked third time-a regular rap-a-tap-tap!
Then the air was filed with flying tinware and
glimpses of a rotating red shirt. The popula-
tion of the entire neighborhood was on the spot
in an instant. Mr.. Berry looked for the Italian
peddler hut found him not. Search as he would
he could not find enough of the peddler to hold
an inquest on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

AT least one mitigation to the Republi-
can leaders for the funeral of the force
bill is that it will permit Ingalls, to 60 back and
resume his arduous task of inducing a minority
of the Kansas Legislature to elect him Sena-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
2. j. Toole.

p. j. Toole, died yestesday at No. IL Wabash
avenue West End, aged 29 years. Mr.. Toolc was
| popular young man, was q prominent member
| of the Young Mems Catholic Club and had lust
| received the appointment to q clerkship in the
County Commissioners office. He leaves q wife
| and child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

SUGGESTIONS about the park entrance
archways are taking practical form. No doubt
handsome and useful arches will be provided
without cost to the city. At the same time
public interest will be increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
A Fair Coal Miner.

The gas was very low in a certain residence
in one of the hill suburbs of the city yesterday.
Unluckily the supply of coal had been ex-
bought as a heating auxiliary, was kept circu-
hold from freezing. Coal had been ordered by
telephone but there the prospect of warmth
stopped.
Shortly before lunch one of the young ladies
disappeared. Two boys sleds and small boy
employed about the house were also missing
at the same time. In an hour's Time tine wnoie
party returned IN procession Inc Two sieos
were loaded with coal, and on the face OF the
fair commanding officer. who was attlred In
gum coat. rubber boots and some portion OF a
gymnasium costume was nne mixture OF
coal dust and triumphant Smiles she had rea-
son TO De proud OF what she had accomplished.
AT no great distance from the house there is
prickyaro In connectlon with wnlcn VEN Oh
coal outcropping at this point has been worked
IN oesuitory Iasnion Ior years. Inc coal IS
NOT especially valuable, ,1or IL contains TOO mucn
sulphur, Dut IL Is quite good enough TO Dulld
nres "isn "neu hotning eise is W De nau.
Ihltner therefore, tnls energeuc American
girl mad proceeded with ner Two sleos ana the
small ooy. Inc Drlckyara is NOT IN operation
Just now, anu tnere was no one tnere 10 1orDid
her entering tne mine. Win PICK sne
loosened enough coal tor her needs, loaded 1t
on the sleds, and retlreo IN GOOD order.
After luncheon the coal miner woulo nardly
nave Deen recognized In tne young iaoy VINO
star'eo ouI W a''enu iashiohaDie lecepHoh'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Would FIJI a Long-Felt Want,

Louisville CourierJournaL1
If Mr. Rockefeller would write a small book,
showing how an American citizen may become
wealthy, the sales would add largely to his
$780, 00OO, ,O0O There are even many citizens in
the almshouse who would like to read such
hook.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Helping Hand soc,ety's Entertainment.


The entertainment that has been under
rehearsal for some time by the members Of the
'Helping Hand Society" of Allegheny, of
of which Miss Kate Mcknight is President,
will be given next Friday evening at the Bible
building, Arch street. Some very novel and
unique features are on the evenings pro-
gramme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

REPORT comes from Paris by way of Mr.
Abbey that the divine Sara. who is to come to
this country soon, has grown stouter and looks
better for it. She must be now nearly as fat as
a match
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

'"THIs seems to be good time to renew
the proposition to pay our Senators ana Con-
gressmen by the hour" remarks the Philadel-
phia 1DPuirer. Does our esteemed cotempo-
rary wish TO have the national legislature in
perpetual session?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
No Doubt About It,

st. Louis Post-Dispatch.1
The removal of incompetent Indian agents,
as suggested by General Miles. might prevent
the removal Of large number Of Indians
and whites. The plan is worth trying.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

~ A BAD state of affairs is reported from
Silesia and other districts in Germany. The
peasants are starving, freezing and dying of
disease generated by their privations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
At Headquarters.
Meadville Tribune.1

Meadville Tribune.l
The OH City Derrick speaks of Its '1ocal
weather profits" a disclosure which suggests
that the Hub must be mighty poor place for
poor man to abide. The idea of charging man
for weather. Great ScottI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

The last street decision leaves matters in
such shape that the one method to get streets
improved without danger of complications is
to have property owners meet and work out
their assessments on the roads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
WILL NOT RAISE PRICES,

The American Harvester Company StiII in
Session at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. THE American Harvester
Company continued its meeting with closed
doors to-day The action of the trust has not
been made public.
Colonel A. L. Conger, secretary of the COM
pany denies that an advance in prices has been
determined, as stated in dispatch from
Fargo s. ID.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

TWENTY-FIVE millions for a canal which
| will unite the Ohio with the lakes and make
Western Pennsylvania the industrial center of
| the world, is dirt cheap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
DIR. G. w. Buvinger.

DIR. c. w. Buvinger, an old practitioner OF
Lawrencevile, died last night. His residence
and ofice is at 44M Butler street. Besides being
prominent physician OF that section he was al
ways active in public movements. He was IS
wears old at the time of his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
An Oer True Tale.

Dallas, Tex, News.1
The plunger rarely risks his life to save 9th.
ers from drowning. He is in the swim for
fotsam.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Bacilli Versus Basilisks.

Baltimore Americana
Ooe of the patients who was treated with the
lymph announces that he feels like a new man.
1t is hoped that he will not injure this new man
by treating him so extensively with a certain
liquid, for instead of bacilli he might find
gnakas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
VIII Go Right On, Too.

Williamsport SUM-
nest next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Captain John M. Baker.

ESPECIAL TELEGkAM TO THE DIsPArcHJ
CLKARFIELD, Jan. 7.-Captain John NJ. Baker,
q wholesale beer dealer from Dubois, and who was
well known here, died in this place to-day he
having been here attending License Court He
weighed 800 pounds, and died in bed at the st.
Charles Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

The Republican managers can now reflect
| how sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to
manufacture thankless United States Senators
| from new States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
When Win Hill Caucus?


AS it seems that Governor Hill. and not the
Legislature, is to select the successor to Sena-
tor Eva-ts, it is not out of place to inquire as
to the date when the Governor will 60 into
caucus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

Boy bandits rarely achieve glory. They
are far more likely to bring up where the Ohio
gang did yesterday, in the reformatory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THERE is certainly nothing unconstitu-
tional in limiting common carriers compen
sation to percentage of the value of the COM
modify transported.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
An Exposition for Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. steps are being
taken to inaugurate an annual exposition at
Chatta nooga. A committee has been ap-
pointed to secure site.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

IF we must burn coal it will be better to
have the smoke consumed than to send half of
the combustiole matter up the chimney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
Samuel McCIain,

Samuel McCIain, aged 65 years, died suddenly
of heart disease yesterday. He was respected
member of Post 1852 g. A. R., and will be buried
this afternoon from his late residence on West
street. Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
SNAP SHOTS IN SEASON.
SOME people who step into dead mems shoe
furnish the world an object lesson of a misft.

SOME people who step into dead mems shoes
furnish the world an object lesson of a misfit.
DID you ever hang between the light and the
shadow-between Here and Theref / hope
not But if you did don't believe you knew
1t Surely the closer we get to the mystery
the mister it seems when we retrace our steps
ARE pulled back by the strong arms of the doc
tor and the tender hands of the nurse. But no
matter how tenaciously we hang on for dear
life, the grip does not tire after the opening
| struggle. When the first bout with pain left
you weak worn, helpless, a soothing something
came to your aid of course. And
there you were-slipping sliding, Gid
ing, quietly into the dreamy. docile
dreamlike state of serious sickness. In the
faces of those around you you read fear and
hope. Their hearts beat with your pulse their
spirits rose and fell with your temperature
When they thought of the End you we're think
ing of the Beginning. When you slept they
watched in silence. You scarce breathed and
they bent low to feel for the faint spark of life
which by some magic was kept alive. When
you awoke from the dreamless sleep you merely
opened your eyes, nothing more. Down to the
turning point, into the cloudy region where life
and death fought for the SPIRIT memory doubt
less deserted you. Only faint, fading picture
was brought back by it when you re-entered
dragged along leaden-heeled. With strength
came unrest, fretfulness, perverseness. Then
you wanted to know why you had been
made to suffer-wondered why you had been
led to the bank of the river and then blind
folded. Then you thlnk-think hard in the
hope of getting some slight clue to the Secret.
But in vain. When you slept on the edge of the
mystic land you dreamt not; when you opened
your eyes you saw not; when you put out your
CAN
brought something tangible from the shadows.
hold in their eye picture caught between a
rent in the veil, carry in their memory link of
the chain which connects earth with heaven.
Perhaps they do. didn't Did you?
JAY GOULD is the most successful stock
raiser of modern times.
SOME of the creeds which flourish now have
found that temporal argument secures more
converts than spiritual comfort.
THE Indians must have smallpox. They are
breaking out all over.
THE Harrisburg House did nobly yesterday.
1t met and adjourned.
DELAWARE held a wake over the Force bill
Tuesday. Its Legislature denounced the
corpse. The members evidently forgot that it
is meet and proper to speak well of the dead.
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL's epistle to the Buck
eyes is a sort of original package.
SPELL Congo with TX" hereafter. This is
according to Uncle Sans new geographical
dictionary Newspaper offices will have to sort
up on "K's' if the rear guard breaks out again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

Vol.& No. SS5.-Entered at Pirtsourg Postornce,
November IA. lSSz as second-class matter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THE druggists are kicking because drugs are
going down. Blame it on the doctors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THE Parnell.O O'Shea scandal is to be reopened.
Canon O'Mahony seems to be loaded with mud
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

LOOK at your $40 bills. A Colorado national
bank note worth SIS has been quadrupled by
clever rogues. You will have to raise $40 before
growing nervous, however.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

A BALTIMORE bank cashier who allowed a
friend to overdraw his account claims he was
hypnotized. At all events he closed the eyes of
the directors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THE Canton watch firm may keep their
works moving, as the creditors are lending it
helping hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL's epistle to the Buck
eyes is a sort of original package

SPELL Congo with "K'' hereafter. This is
according to Uncle Sans new geographical
dictionary. Newspaper offices will have to sort
up on ks" if the rear guard breaks out again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

GIRLS. there's a real live genuine Count in
town. He's good fellow, too, but he's mar.
ried.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

CONGRESS is going after the bucket shops.
This will make the dealers in options turn pale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08
The willy Indian warrior stoops to cong,

A STATESMAN who cannot draw bill can
draw his salary with neatness and dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THE spiritualists are struggling to obtain sub.
stance from shadows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

SPEAKER THOMPSON promises working
session of the Legislature. If he can deliver the
goods he will be called blessed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

THE first business in order after the Legisla-
ture met on Tuesday. was raid on the Treas
ury by Philadelphia members who wanted to
draw their pay IN advance. Money is very
tight and campaign expenses are heavy in the
Quaker City.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-08

DELAWARE held wake over the Force bill
Tuesday. Its Legislature denounced the
corpse. The members evidently forgot that it
is meet and proper to speak well of the dead.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-24
Col. Gresham's Answer.

GALVESTON, TEX, Sept. IA. 1891.
Editor of the Gazette.
AS requested in your communication of
the 18th. herewith submit my answers to
the questions propounded. You ask:
/. Are you in favor of the alien land law
as it now standsc' | am not.
3 'If not. what amendment would you
suggest2'' | would eliminate all that pOr-
ton of the act which seems to contemplate
the prohibiting of foreigners from lending
money upon real estate securities, and upon
stocks of companies doing business in this
state.
3. ''Was the intent of the law to exclude
foreign capital from this state2" | do not
believe it was, but simply to prevent cor
porations and foreigners from acquiring
and holding indefinitely large bodies of
land in this state.
T. IF so, do you regard this effect as
beneficial or hurtful to the interests of
Texas?" The construction that has been
given to this act is in my Judgment hurtful
to the interests of Texas. Anything that
has tendency to prevent or in any way
hinder money from coming to this state, is
in my judgment hurtful to the best inter
is of our people, and will tend to increase
the rate of interests and retard the devel-
opment Of the state. Very respectfully,
WALTER Gresham.