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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

scale of charges. But the Standard Com
pany and the pipe line have on their part
been still more arbitrary in the past in the
exercise of their monopolistic power in fix
ing high and oppressive charges upon pro-
ducers for pipeage and storage. At the
most, this bill is only making demand upon
the Legislature to act as arbitrator where no
other recourse against monopoly is possi-
BILE. AS to whether the figures named on
the bill are too high or too low. that remains
to be brought out in discussion; but that the
situation calls for relief for the oil produc-
ing interests is now as plain as it was when
the original Billingsley bill was up and
passed by the House with public approval
several years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
PERTINENT PERSONALITIES.

RIDER HAGGARDS wife is plump and rosy
little Englishwoman, the personifcation of
energy. and in that respect as well as in stature
the very opposite of her talented husband.
KING OSCAR, of Sweden, has blossomed out
as an author. The fourth volume of his literary
labors, just issued from the press, comprises
the speeches he delivered prior TO his accession
to the throne.
SENATOR FARwELL's daughters are said to
rejoice at their fathers retirement from poll
tics. Their anxiety for his permanent abandon
ment of public life is due to a dislike for poll
tics no less than solicitude for his health.
ONE of the best financiers in st. Louis is Mrs.
Lucy v. s. Ames. who since her husbands
death, has managed his estate with great skill
and practical good sense. She is at the same
time prominent figure in the best society of
the Mound City.
BENJAMIN H. CURRIER. of Boston, "a years
of age, administered tine obligation oath to the
directors of the Massachusetts National Bank
recently. This was the sixtieth annual occasion
upon which he had officiated in a similar legal
capacity.
GENERAL MILES is fond of good living, and
when he is in the field his mess" is most
pleutifully supplied. He believes also in feed
ing his soldiers well, and, unlike Julius Caesar,
holds to the opinion that soldier can fight
better on a full stomach than when weakened
by the pangs of hunger.
GENERAL EUGENE A CARR, who is one of
the Generals campaigning against the Indians
with General Miles, is West Point graduate
of long standing. He is a medium sized man.
of muscular figure, rather bald, and somewhat
peppery in temperament. Socially he is hospi-
table and most popular.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON has a smooth
shayen face, his eyes are blue and his nose
Roman. His mouth is large and firm. When
he presldes over the deliberations of the Senate
he always wears black frock coat that is but
toned up tightly. His cravat is dark and his
collar high. His manners are precise and
somewhat formal.
EX-SECRE TARY BAYARD has aged consider
ably since leaving Washington. though in ap-
parently good health. 1t is noted that success
in politics seems to act as powerful tonic, and
public men in Washington bear their years
better than when retired to private life. 1t
will be remembered that Secretary Blaine aged
faster during his four years retirement than
he did before or has since
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
WAITS FROM wITLAND.
Zones has lately put his son in his grocery

Jones has lately put bis son in his grocery
shop.
.aOh. saw, pap cried the young hopeful as he
came running up to him the other day. "a gentle-
man overpaid me 25 cents to-day and don't know
who he was. What shall do?''
keep it, my son; keep IL as q reward for your
honesty and frankness. ''-Judge.
Mr.. Bungalow Gin Calcutta) Doctor,
doctor, my son has the collie.
Doctor from within) )-How long since?
Mr.. Bungalow-Since Il O'Clock.
Doctor-1hen why in thunder do you disturb
me? See the undertaker.-GreensouTg SPARKS.
ST notice you write for the papers out OF
town.
..Yes, have some business with the editors on
and on. send my manuscripts on, ana tneJ sena
1t on. ''-PhfLddeLphiG Times.
Algernon- don't dwink anything
stvonger than soda and ginger ale now.
Tom-That,s where you are making great mis-
take.
Algernon-Mistake?
TomNYes, those sOfs drinks 20 rishs to yoaR
head.-Dstortt Free Press.
To see ourselves as others see us-this
Would lessen mans small share OF earthly bliss.
Nav. rather have the gift-according elves
Let others see US as we see ourselves.
-Washfnoton Post.
Chawley-What are you all bundled up
and shiverng so for this warm day?
Alry-why it's English, you know, my deah
boy. The weather's very cold in Lunnon.-BuE.
Jalo Erpress.
Here's three times three to DIR. Koch,
Aman OF most uncommon zumption;
Here's may he never be dead broke,
Or lack meal for home consumption.
Man is no more the microbes fool;
The happy day Is near us. very.
when every boy that goes to school
His box oflymph will with him carry.
-Son1srvitte Journal.
Barkins-Smithers is lazy. He is indus
trious by fits and starts.
Harkins-smithers has hts and starts Of indus.
try only-Thzt's what Barktns says.
Lsrkins-Harkins tells me that Bsrkins told hIn
that smithers has fts.--Es,e York Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
SENATOR HILL.

NeU York World. DEM. u: The wish Is father
to the thought of those enemies of Governor
Hill and of the Democracy who are absurdly
insisting that he must resign his post as Gov
ernor on the 4th of March whether an extra
session of Congress is called at that time or not.
New York Tribune, Rep: The term of the
next Senate will begin on the 4th Of next
March. Hence not without marked impro.
priety can Mr.. Hill continue to serve as Gov
ernor Still, it is rumored in Albany that he
may stay where he is until the close of the;year
We shall see what we shall see.
New York Times, Ind Rep: Prepriety will
demand that when he becomes Senator on the
4th of March he vacate the Executive office of
this State, though he wi probably do nothing
of the kind. But when he does quit the Office,
next December at the latest, the power to help
and to harm those who manage party interests
will pass from him.
Neu York Press, Rep: Nobody can put
Governor Hill Tin a hole" by advocating his
resignation as Governor on March 4 when his
Senatorial term begins. To "man up treeu
IL appears that Hill has put himself in the hole
II is against the American spirit and in VIOLA
tion of the unwritten law Of politics that one
man shall hold two offices.
New York Sun, Rep Dem: But now that
Governor Hill has been elected Senator, we
shall not withhold any exertion to make him
the Democratic candidate for President. The
new difficulties in his path, especially the cir
cumstance that he cannot remain as Governor
after the 4th Of March, only render necessary
more vigorous efforts to overcome them.
New York Herald. DEM: And the square
thing is that Mr.. hill shall on or before the 4sh
of March next vacate his present position, sur
render 1t to Jones' who is nsxt In the line of
nrouotion and devote himself to his duties AZ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Social Chatter.

| LAST evening. at the M. E. Church, Wilkins
1 burg, a most entertaining lecture was de-
| livered. Rev. II. l.. Chapman who was pastor
| of the Johnstown M. E. Church at the time of
| the great food. told how it appeared to an eye
witness and survivor. The proceeds of the
| lecture will be devoted to the benefit of the
Ladies Aid Society of the church.
| THE Ladies' Mitten Club gave its parlor con.
| cert last evening at the residence of Mrs.
| Charles A. Brown, on Meyran avenue, with
| highly gratifying results. The NeFsboys'
Home fund will be considerably sweled
GOODWILL COUNCIL No. Il Order of Chosen
| Friends, gave its anniversary entertainment
last evening at Masonic Hall, Allegheny. Ger
merit furnished the music and William Wilcox
oficiated as prompter.
THE Point Breeze Presbyterian Church was
radiant with gayety and good cheer last even
| ing, and a social worthy of the name became a
I part of the enviable history of the magnificent
| little sanctuary.
! A MUSICAL and literary entertainment was
| given for the benefit of the Lawreuceville Bap-
| tst Church, last evening. In the German ke-
formed Church. on Forty-fourth street.
A GREAT audience viewed the celebrated
verestchagin pictures last night at Carnegie
Library in Allegheny-indeed. it was the
| largest attendance of any evening yot.
AEucHRE party at the residence of Mrs.
Mark Watson last evening was composed
| principally of the younger society people,
| friends of Miss Harriet Watson.
CARDS are out for the wedding of Miss Jeu-
| ME Siviter and ]. Hartman Hates, to take place
next wednesday evening at o'clock in the
| First NJ. E. Church, Allegheny.
EFF. BENTON. representing the Royal Edin-
| burgh Concert Company, of Scotland, is in the
| city arranging for a concert at Carnegie Hall
early in February.
MRS. KATE o. LIPPA will give piano re-.
| cital in the Pittsburg Club Theater on the
| evening of February 2, with Miss Agnes vogel
| as vocal soloist.
THE Allegro Club gave It's first reception last
| evening. Messrs H. n. Farren, A. II. Long
| g. C. Langenheim and w. F. Braun formed
| the committees.
THE pupils of PittsDurg Female College will
| give a musical and literary entertainments in
| the college chapel this evening, beginning at s
| o'clock.
THE tenth anniversary of Brainbridge Coun-
Gil No. 12s j. o. U. A. NJ, was celebrated last
evening at Lawrence Turner Hall. Hours from
8to2.
A SOCIAL will be given this evening in ST,
Andrews Episcopal Church. on Ninth street.
| Refreshments Will be served by Luther.
MR.. AND MRS. ]. ]. PORTER held their first
"at home" yesterday afternoon, at their
charming Stockton avenue home.
MISS FERGUSON. of Oakland. will be hostess
to-day to dinner party where covers will be
| laid for so guests.
RoBERTsoN's SCHOOL" will be presented
by the sewickley Dramatic Club next Friday
evening.
MRS. JOHN Fl. RIcKETsoN, of Ridge ave-
nue., gave charming o'clock dinner yester-
day.
MRS. STEWART. of Ridge avenue, gave
| luncheon yesterday at o'clock.
THE Lotus Giee Club, of Boston, at the But
| Ter NJ. E. Church tonight
THE Wood reception this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
He Is q Misanthrope Now.

A very promising young man happened to
get caught in Economy the other day in one OF
the long, long waits which the Fort Wayne
railroads schedule provides for the cultivation
of patience and other virtues among its sub
urban patrons. Much as this promising young
man admired the peace Of the place, the per-
vasiveness of the poultry and the garrulous-
of the natives, he did not relish the idea of
contemplating Economy for three mortal
hours from the outside strictly. An opportun-
ity to elope came presently in the shape Of
freight train, which was running very slow. He
jumped and safely landed on one of the last
cars as the train went by. Before he had time
to congratulate himself on being at least sure
of reaching Leetsdale, he discovered that he
had dropped one of his rubbers. Being
promising young man in the fullest sense OF the
word, and possibly being still under the in
fuence of Economy in the abstract. he jumped
from the train again. He found the rubber.
He found also that it had a big hole in the sole.
Then with a broken spirit and bowed head
he surrendered to the cryptlike charms of the
Economy waiting room.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
FIRST CONCERT OF A SERIES.

Splendid Music Enjoyed at the Southside
Rresbyterian Church.
A delightful concert last evening inaugural
ed series of such to be given under the aus
pices of the SouthsIde Presbyterian Church.
The church was comfortably filled when the
choir opened the programme with "Spring
Song' chorus. ''Chfldren's Home" . solo,
was rendered by John jones' tenor of Trinity
p. E. Church; "Sing. Smile and Slumber''
was rendered by Miss Jean Evans, with violin
obligato; THE Mighty Deep was sung by
James Bebout; Forever and Forever" by
Miss Kate Slocum. and duet, "Maying," by
Miss Mckinley and Mr. Jones.
A violin solo, 'Slumber Long," was given by
Ed Schmertz: zone Spring Morning." by Miss
Evans; "Once Again." Mr.. Jones; ANSWERS, )"
by Miss Mckinley; Il Fear No Foe" Mr.. Be-
bout" and "Oh, Hush Thee" by the choir.
Miss Mayme Burnett recited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

THE Richmond Index Appeai asks its
Democratic contemporaries. especially in the
South, to keep cool about the force bill and not
get nervous In case the bill is passed. it says
the Southern States may separate elec-
tions for members of Congress from
all other elections. The Democratic
House of the Fifty-second Congress may
refuse to appropriate money to carry out the
provisions of the bill. And finally it suggests
the coming Democratic House may insert In
every appropriation bill clause repeating the
force bill and force the Republican Senate to
pass it. Its faith in this programme is evidently
based on q belief that the Republicans are more
in favor Of the appropriations than the old flag.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON TEA
Given at the Wood Mansion, on Ridge Ave-

Given at the Wood Mansion, on Ridge Ave-
nue., Yesterday.
Not one charming hostess, but two, grace
fully presided over the afternoon tea given at
the Wood mansion, on Ridge avenue, yesterday
from to 6. The cards were sent out in the
names of Mrs. Richard Wood and her sister.
Mrs. p. F. Smith, and the responses testified to
the popularity of both ladies. the residence be-
ing thronged with the fashionables of both
cities. The interior of the home was suggest
i've of the far South. with its profusion of BIOS
SONS that were woven into gArlands and fes-
tooned on draperies and mirrors and Dloomed
from numerous vases. The dining room was
especially pretty, with its exquisite center
piece of pink and white carnations and the
lovely La France roses scenting the air with
their sweet perfume.
The fascinating hostesses were becomingly
gowned in light gray silk. and the coterie of
ladies who assisted them in receiving were
prettily attired in semi-decollette toilets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
UNDERGROUND VS.. ELEVATED ROADS


Rapid transit is occupying more public
attention in New York than anv other
subject, at present, and it is notable that
schemes for underground railways are given
preference over all others. The growth OF
the metropolis has made the tax of time to
travel between the scene of the days work
and the home onerous. The elevated rail-
road, is found utterly inadequate to the
necessity for quick transit. 1t is also
dangerous and unsightly. It's alleged
cheapness, as compared with underground
railways, has not benefited its patrons by
cheap fares as its friends argued it would
when it was first projected.
1t was demonstrated in THE DISPATCH
few days ago that an underground
system is really cheaper than the overhead
New York capitalists show their faith by
their willingness to undertake the construc-
tion of underground lines in competition
with the Manhattan elevated, though the
latter has the advantage of having already
nearly paid for itself in dividends. Several
very complete underground systems have
been devised by expert railroad men, among
others Austin Corbin, Thomas A. Edison
aud Erastus Wiman, and their practlcability
is fully demonstrated. Incidentally it may
be remarked that engineering is not guess
work, but an exact science in these days.
Under these circumstances there should
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Welded IN WHEELING.
Joseph A. Glesenkamp Goes to the Nail
City After q Bride.

Joseph A. Glesenkamp Goes to the Nail
City After q Bride.
Pittsburg was well represented at the bril-
liant wedding of Joseph A. Glesenkamp, the
handsome and popular young carriage manu-
facturer. which was solemnized in St. Joseph's
Cathedral Wheeling. W. Va, last evening. the
bride beng Miss Annie Josephine Hess, the
pretty and talented daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Christian Hess, of that place. The ceremony
was performed at 4 o'clock, and over 1000
guests were present, many OF them having
gone from this city In special cars chartered for
their use. After the church services a recep-
tion was given at the Arion building. where
the assemblage was one mass of beauty and
brilliancy.
Mr.. and Mrs Glesenkamp will spend a couple
OF months in Soui hern travel after which they
Will occupy the elegant new home in the East
End that has been luxuriously furnished and
arranged for the fair young mistress, who will
be such a charming acquisition to society cir
cles in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Better as It II.

Iwonder sometimes what ia do
II all the world were mine;
If should be benefcent
And bounteous, and benign.
or course, 1t seems now that should
Completely fill the bill,
But when 81 can't'' becomes 'T could.p
..Would'' isn't always "wili.''
OF course, to rule the WORLD would be
The dizzlest kind Of fun,
The simple sense Of boundless power
Would please most any one;
But am not SO sure thatI
Should do 1t well at all;
The world, you see, is rather big,
And man is rather small.
I'd make mistakes. I'm very sure,
And stir mp lots of fuss
And pretty soon the world would get
Into an awful m uss.
SO. while I'D like to have the power
To make things hum and sixs,
Irather think the universe
u better as IL II.
-Somervtlls Journal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
THE BILLINGSLEY BILL AGAIN,

Representative Burdick, of Mexican
county, has introduced bill in the Legis-
lature to regulate charges for the transporta-
tion and storage of crude petroleum. The
bill has all the essential features of the
''Billingsley bill" of the session of 1877,
with new section added which provides
that any corporation, partnership or person
owning or operating pipe line conveying
oil from the petroleum producing regions to
the seaboard, who shall take up such line or
cease to operate it, shall forfeit the charter
for the same The changes, in the other Sec
tions, from the bill of four years apo are to
reduce the charges for service still lower
than that bill contemplated. The maxi
mum charge for pIpeage for the first 80
miles or less is fixed at II cents per barrel,
and for each additional 80 miles or fraction
thereof , cents. The maximum charge for
storage is three-two hundredths of one cent
per barrel for each day after the first 30
days. The first 80 days the oil must be
stored free, as is now the custom of the pipe
lines. The assessment for steaming, shrink
age, water, etc., is fixed at two per
cent, which is the amount now
deducted in practice. The first section of
the bill is merely a common carrier clause
and is couched in the same language as the
same section of the ill-fated bill of 1887.
The bill is Endorsed by the Producers
Protective Association, and that organiza-
tiou Will use every effort to secure its pas
sage. Naturally enough the pipe line COM
and a struggle more bitter than that of four
years ago may be expected. Harrisburg will
be turned into an oil town by the time the
bill is under consideration.
The only feature of the bill that can be at
tackled is the one which forces an arbitrary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
HIS GREATEST HIT,

Though Not an Actor, the Great Stroke Was
Upon the Stage.
Somerville Journal.l
~ made the hit of the season at the Arch
Street Theater. in Philadelphia, five years
ago." casually said the seedy man in the long
black coat.
''Why. 1 didn't know that you were ever an
actorr' exclaimed bystander.
mo more l was" said the seedy man. II
was a scene painter. One evening dropped a
pot of paint down from the flies and hit the
leading man square on the head"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

A SOUTHERN paper declares that Penn
sylvania is succumbing to the inevitable and
that Southern pig iron is invading its market.
Not to any great extent. Possibly little now
and then when business is humming here and
our mills need more pig than our furnaces are
turning out. But there is no Southern pig
iron in our markets, now, and not likely to be
for some time. Labor is cheap in the Southern
mills and SO is iron but Pittsburg stock is still
in the first demand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
He Could Not Tell.

Detroit Free Press.1
Friend-I notice you do all your work on an
empty stomach. Can't you write well after
hearty meal?
Humorist-I never have
Friend-What were you about to say?
Humorist-I never have tried.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

Is IT possible, since the Senate is consid-
cred shelf for Presidential aspirants. that the
perpetual candidacy of some of the Senatorial
gentlemen is maintained that their respective
States may repeat the shelving process every
six years?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

JUDGE AcHEsoN is believed to be u
winner for the Circuit Court Judgeship. His
appointment will give very general satisfaction,
and he is fully qualified for the position. He
is worthy successor to Judge McKenna.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
This Is Refined Cruelty.

Birmingham Age-Herald.1
The speech delivered by Senator ingalls, the
other day was. in some sense, swan song. 1t
was probably his last utterance in the Senate
before he dies politically and like the song Of
the dying swan, the sweetest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
A Proeramme Fun of yarietv.

The g. K. Musical Club. of the East End, is
out with decidedly inviting programme for
an entertainment it intends giving next
Wednesday evening for its own benefit. It
will be given at Orpheus Hall. and the pro-
gramme consists of orchestra selections, man
dolin numbers. recitations vocal solos, piano
solos and duets banjo numbers. Indian club
exhibition, either performance and dancing to
conclude with. The performers are we'll
known local artists, and surely the programme
is varied enough to preclude monotony.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
THE NEW OCEAN GREYHOUND.

The Empress of India for the Pacific Be-
haves Well on Her Trial Trip.
LONDON. Jan. PA trial trip Of the new
screw steamer, Empress Of India. was made
yesterday at Barrow, where she was puilt. The
test was very satisfactory, the steamer attain
ing speed of 1934 knots per hour. She subse-
quenrly sailed for Liverpool
The Empress of India is owned by the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad Company. and is to be
employed in the service between Vancouver
and Japan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Edward Hollingsworth.

YOUNGSTOWN. Jan. 22.-Edwsrd Hollingswortb.
a hardware merchant who settled here in the
early history of the city, died this morning after
a brief Illness, Of pneumonia. He was prominent
in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and leaves 4
large estate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

CASES of destitution are comparatively
rare in this community. So much so that much
attention IS attracted by such as pass unnoticed
in other cities. Very good evidence thatwe
can afford to relieve fully all the cases we
have
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23
Had Not GOt Far.

indianapolis Journal
Tommy, you ought to be ashamed of your
self Pm sure your Bible does not teach you
to wait for another boy and throw stones at
him?"
"It docs IS far as I've got. I'm only in the
first part yet"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-23

Let others sing of the fair ones
Who talk of their Paw and their ',Maw,n
But sing of dame
Who bears bad name
Because she's mother-in-law.
While all who have been mismated
Cartoons of this heroine draw,
know others in grief
Who have found relief
Through having mother-in-law.
Let those who scorn Cupid's blessings
Leave on her the mark of their claw,
There are others who say
That they bless the day
They captured a mother-in-law.