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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
THE sEcRETARY,s INCONSISTENCY.

The following request for editorial COM
ment on a subject of current interest
comes to THE DISPATCH: 81 should like
to see an editorial from. your able pen on
the subject of Secretary Fosters action
with regard to the AZ per cent bonds. !"
THE DISPATCH has already expressed it
self freely on the marked incongruity be-
tween the Secretary's claim that the
Treasury has the funds to pay the AZ per
cent bonds, and his efforts to secure an
extension; but as the inquiry comes in
close connection with the last action of
the Secretary on that matter it is peril
nent to state the position once more
1t is an indisputable proposition that if
the Treasury has funds to pay off the AZ
per cents, it is the duty of the Secretary to
pay them. That course will stop interest,
ease the money market more thoroughly
than any other policy can, and maintain
the rule, which has brought the, public
credit to its present high condition, of
using the surplus resources of the Treas
ury in canceling the debt. On the other
hand, if the Treasury has not the money
to spare without unduly depicting its cash
balance it is the duty of the Secretary to
refund or extend the bonds at the low rate
of interest which the high credit of the
Government renders possible.
With this fact in view, the weakness of
the Secretary's position becomes apparent
He has industriously represented that the
Treasury has ample cash to pay the bonds,
but has, at the same time, taken the course
which would be improper if that were the
case. The DISPATCH has pointed out this
Inconsistency as it appeared at previous
times, but this weeks repetition of it is
noticeable. The Secretary only the other
day stated his available cash was four times
the amount of Az per cents not extended
on September /. If that was the case he
should have paid off all the bonds; but
simultaneously with making that claim he
extends ''until further notice. the period
during which bonds can be presented for
extension at 2 per cent 1t is plain that
this course is inconsistent with his claims
We have no doubt that the Secretary is
struggling to do the best he can between
the desire to get along without further
heavy drafts on his cash balance and the
wish to conceal the fact that this course
has been made necessary by the large ap-
preparations of the last Congress. But in
a matter affecting the condition of the
Treasury and the disposition of the public
funds there should be no concealment or
evasions. The public credit will not be
injured by frank avowal that it is neces-
sary to extend the bonds, if such is the
case If it is not, the bonds should all be |
called for redemption, the money for them
put in circulation, and, the payment of in
terest on them stopped forthwith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
National Issues Were Endorsed.

Philadelphia Record, Dem.l
The Democratic State Convention assem-
bled at Harrisburg yesterday did very
clever piece of work. They put in nomina-
ton for Auditor General and State Treasurer
two men of unquestioned honesty and ca
pacity, who did not go out of their way to
seek the honor conferred upon them but
who were selected by vote that lacked but
little of unanimity. In the campaign which
is to follow no breath need be lost in defend
ing the record of either Mr.. Wright who was
named for Auditor General, or Mr.. Tilden,
who was named for State Treasurer. They
are fresh from the ranks of the people, and
are well-ftted for the especial duties which
will devolve upon them at the present juno
ture. The platform adopted broadly in
dorses the stand of the Democratic party on
national issues, declaring for honest money
paper and silver dollars kept at par with
gold dollars-and a reform of the tariff; but
it emphasizes in the strongest and most un-
mistakable manner the uDpermost issue now
before the people of Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
NoTNECEssARYFoR BALLOT REFORM.

The Scranton Republican, probably af-
fected by the personal influence of Mr..
Powderly, declares that the papers which
supported ballot reform are 'fon the wrong
track this year. in opposing the Constitu-
tional Convention. To this a direct and
plain reply is very easy.
First, genuine and adequate ballot re-
form can be obtained without constitu-
tional amendment The eballot-numbering
clause can be retained, with safeguards
for preserving its secrecy, so as to estab-
liSh a completely secret ballot with the ad-
ditional safeguard of identification, under
judicial investigation, to detect frauds.
Election officers who, would violate such
provisions would violate others of the bal
lot reform act so as to perpetrate worse
abuses, which would be possible if that
clause were stricken out.
In the next place if il were advisable to
depend upon Constitutional Convention
to legislate ballot reform it would be hope
less to expect genuine reform from body
constituted as this is. 1t springs from
Legislature which counterfeited ballot re-
form, and is framed so that it will be con-
trolled by the same influences, with the
possibility if not certainty that if the con-
vention is held the Constitution will be
emasculated in more important respects
than those which affect the method of
voting.
The people can have genuine and
thorough ballOtreform whenever they take
enough interest in the subject to eject
Legislature that will act sincerely and
honestly for that end. With that fact in
view the convention is not only one of the
most unnecessary propositions, but also
one Of the most dangerous that has besn
put before the people of Pennsylvania for
many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
PEOPLE WHO COME AND 60.

John s. Blaine and his sister, re-
turned to the Anderson yesterday
from a trip to the Northwest. Mr.. Blaine
visited some of his mines while in Michigan.
He said the copper mining business was in II
prosperous condition and prices likely to be
maintained
R. Lirpel and walfrid Sylvon, of the
United States Lighting Service at Washing
ton, were at the Schlosser. They were here
on a usual visit of inspection of supplies
and left in the evening for Cleveland
Governor R. D. Francis, of Missouri and
c. C. Rainwater, of st. Louis, arrived in
town last evening. They were quartered
at the Duquesne Club as the guest of James
McCrea, of the Pennsylvania lines.
James Gilmore, chief rate clerk of the
E. A. Ford, general passenger agent of the
Pennsylvania lines west Of Pittsburg, re-
turned from Chicago yesterday.
John Bozle Jameson, of Spokane Falls,
was at the Central Hotel yesterday He lost
$4,000 in the Dalles fire OF q day or two ago
The fire will retard theprogress of the town,
but 1t will be rebuilt at once.
Mr. and Mrs G. S. Dippold left yester-
day on the Baltimore and Ohio for Deer
Park, where they will remain two weeks
and then make tour of the Eastern cities.
The Misses Mary and Maggie Doyle, of
Baltimore, are visiting at the house of their
cousin, Mrs. P. j. McQuillen, 12o Fulton
street.
Orlando McElroy, Treasurer of the Pitts
burg Gas Company g East End office returned
from business trip 60 New York yesterday.
Armand Stewart is railroad engineer
from Liege, Belgium, who is visiting this
country with a view to picking up pointers.
Chairman Bremen, Commissioner Dennis
Boyle and Herman Kunkle returned from
the Harrisburg Convention yesterday.
Attorney Thomas II. Davis and family
have returned from their outing on their
farm in Butler county.
Charles f. Paddrick, shirt manufacturer
of Philadelphia, registered at the Mononga-
hela yesterday.
Rev. Dr. j. T. Satchell, pastor of the
North Avenue N. E. Church, returned home
yesterday.
s. Newburn and wife, of Bellevue, have
returned home q two months trip to Eng
land.
The family of Mr. George Oliver has left |
Grinneil Island for Quebec, Canada.
Ex-Sheriff McCandless returned from |
Philadelphia yesterday morning.
Rev. C. Edward Locke and family have
from the seashore.
General J. s. Easement was at the Mo-,
nongahela yesterday.
Lucius Bulger, of Bellevue, has returned
from Atlantic City.
Alderman P. B. Riley and family have |
to town.
Alexander Dempster went to Oil City |
yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
NAMES OFTEN SEEN IN PRINT.

JAY GOULD and his party are expected
home in the course of three weeks.
OK leaving Homburg next week Mrs
Mackay goes to pay series of visits in
Scotland.
SENATOR BLACKBURN, of Kentucky, Is
so i'll that his friends are seriously con-
cerned about him.
PRINCE CHRISTIAN is taking course of
the waters at Kissengen, where the Duke of
Edinburgh is expected to arrive.
Soon the good people of New Jersey will
have an opportunity to bask in the neigh
borhood of General E. Burd Grubb's whisk-
ers. He is on his way home from Spain.
SCHINzUACH has been selected this year
for the villeggiatura OF Queen Isabella of
SPAIN, From there she goes to Munich,
where the ex-Queen of Naples is now stay
ing.
THE Duchess of Edinburgh, who has
gone back to Coburg with her family, will
reside in Germany until the end of October,
when she is going TO St. Petersburg for the
winter.
THE late Colonel Hambro's famous cellar
of wines at Melton, Dorsetshire, has just
been sold. and very high prices were real
lied for o country sale. LATTE went at 90s.
per dozen.
The ex-Emperor of Brazil has not left his
rooms at Vichy for some weeks. The
chronic heart disease from which he suffers
Is now complicated by a state of profound
melancholia, from which it is impossible to
rouse him.
THE Princess of Monaco, who has at last
prevailed upon her husband to close the
gambling establishments in his princfpality
so soon as the leases expire, is said to have
concluded to convert the beautiful casino at
Monte Carlo into hospital for consump-
tives.
HER MAJESTY has intimated her inten-
tion of attending the Braemar Gathering,
which is to be held on Thursday, September
8. new location has been chosen for this
function, which is not to take place this
year at either Balmoral or Mar Castle, but in
the Clunfe Park at Invercauld.
OF the various royal and princely heirs
In Europe who are unmarried, the eldest,
with one exception-the son of the Grand
Duke Of Luxembourg-isP Prince Victor Bon
aparte, 80 years of age. Next comes the
Archduke Charles Louis of Austria, who is
nearly 2s, and then the Duke of Clarence
and Avpndale, now q. The Czarewitch is %
years old
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Social Chatter.

THE ladies' Aid Society of the Southside
Hospital will meet at the residence of Mrs.
w. Z. Hamilton, No. 1919 Bingham street, on
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. Business of
importance is to be transacted and all MEM
bers are requested to attend.
A CONCERT will be given in the Welsh
Presbyterian Church, Second avenue, this
evening by Apmadoc. The entertainments
promises TO be real musical treat. 1t is for
the benefit of the church.
IT is intended to continue the Fall of
Pompeii' exhibitions throughout the Ex-
position. The next will be given this even
ing, weather permitting.
Mr.. AND Mrs. F. E. SHALLENBEReER and
son, of Alpine avenue. Allegheny. leave to-
day for a ten days visit to Philadelphia,
Thurlow and Cape May.
Mr.. AND Mrs. A. NJ. MURDOCH will return
Monday next from q four weeks rest at
Wildwood Springs.
THE American LOYAL Social will give q
picnic at Soles' Grove, Turtle creek, Septem-
bert.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
A Boss-Ridden Convention.
Harrisburg Call, Rep. J

harrisburg Call Rep.l
The servile, pliable, boss-ridden Demo
cratic State Convention carried out the
wishes of its masters to the letter yesterday.
The slate fixed up by Bosses Pattison and
Harrity slipped through as though every
thing had been creased for the occasion. A
show of opposition was made to the selec-
ton of corporation lawyer for Auditor
General, but this little Circumstance hardly
caused a ripple. Hepceforth the Reform
Anti-Monopoly shibboleth will be a mean
fngless tocsin. The effort to put a soldier
on the ticket shared the same fate, as was
eminently fitting in a political body that
has no love for defenders Of the. Union ex-
cept as bait to catch votes. The choice of
Wright and Tilden was a great victory for
bossfsm such as Senator Quay never
dreamed of, and no gathering OF Repub-
licans would ever submit to for one moment.
And the platformi Could anything be more
ridiculous, even on the part of a Democratic
assemblage, than the TRADE against Repub-
Ucan officials?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Isaac Reed.

Isaac Reed died yesterday morning at his
home on Mcclure avenue, Woods Run, Allegheny
His death was caused from injuries received by a
fall off the towboat W. W. O'Neil Monday after
noon. Out Of respect to the deceased the flags on
all the towboats and steamers now lying in port
were displayed at half mast. The deceased was
the senior member of the firm of Reed & Kreps
the well-knoyn proprietors of the Allegheny docks
in lower Allegheny. For "a years Mr.. Reed was
associated with the firm. He was born in Beaver
county In 1896. When IA years of age he came 10
Shousetown and learned the carpenters trade. He
worked principally repairing steamboats, and was
an excellent mechanic in that particular line. He
has been practically engaged in the ship-reparing
business for the last 81 years. He built the docks
In lower Allegheny some "a years ago and has been
one of the proprietors of the same ever since, He
married along in the fies and his wife is still
living. BY their union they had six children, two
boys and four girls. William Reed has been To-
Gated in Chicago for some years and represents
Glow & Co., brass manufacturers, the road,
His second son. Isaac Reed, Jr, is connected with
the firm of Reed Kreps. Mr.. Reed was known
by all the rivermen, among whom he was held in
the greatest respect,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
SENATOR WAsHBURN, Of Minnesota, on

SENATOR WAsHBURN, Of Minnesota, on
returning from Europe declared that the
s600O0,0OO annually spent by Americans
abroad ought to be kept at home. The Sem
ator's conversion to this view after con,
trfbuting his share of the $6o,O0O,0o0 recalls
the case of the young girl whose mother re-
fused to let her go to ball, asserting that
although she 1.-THE mother) used to go to
balls in her youth she had seen the empti-
ness of It. "Mamma," asked the damsel,
might be allowed to see the emptiness Of
it just once?" The people who have not
spent any of the $50, 900 abroad may feel
as if in the future they would like to have a
little personal experience Of the vanity Of
that expenditure. .-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
A Few Words From Andrews.

Meadviile Tribune-R Republican, Rep.l
The Democratic State Convention did yes.
'terday exactly what was predicted; in fact
everything was cut and dried by the boss in
advance, and in consequence thereof there
is nothing new to be said this morning, ex-
cept that the convention has adjourned.
No change was made in the ticket as an.
nounced day or two ago, therefore it
stands, Wright for Auditor General and Bill
Scott's man Tilden for State Treasurer. 1t is
true weak attempt was made by conserva-
tive Democrats to break the slate of the
bitter though it was, was swallowed with
gulp and bossism is again triumphant. The
platform, like the ticket was manufactured
to trick the public. Ali questions of con-
for meaningless clap-trap manufactured to
fool the unwary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Awkward Efforts to Make Capital:

Erie Dispatch, Rep.1
The Democratic platform is perhaps worth
a single word ofcomment. Its main feature
is the grotesque reiteration of the demand
for the detection and punishment of the
men engaged in the Philadelphia Treasury
frauds, and for an investigation of the bust
ness methods which obtain in the financial
offices of the State. Republican officials and
Republican Legislature have had these
matters in train SO long that the Democratic
platform reads like u back number. The
Bardsley investigation has been in progress
for months and the offices of beth Auditor
General and State Treasurer are being
subjected to the most careful scrutiny by
committee OF, and in accordance with
resolution adopted by the late Republican
Legislature. The merit of punishing Bardsley
and his confederates, and of reforming the
administrative methods of the State financial
oflces, will belong to the Republican party.
and will be neither hastened nor retarded
by the awkward and belated efforts of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05

Boston AdVertlSer.J
Major Mckinley deserves the thanks of his
party and his country for the manly,
courageous course taken at the outset of the
Ohio campaign. 1t is none the less praise
worthy because characteristic. We all had
reason to expect it, yet somehow his rival
for the Governorship and many ardent SYM
pathizers with the Democratic cause seemed
to cherish the forlorn hope that he would re-
fuse the gage thrown down in a spirit of
reckless bravado. McKinley's course in bold
ly accepting the challenge is wise from
strictly party point of view. but that is not
all. 1t is for the good of political activity on
general principles, irrespective of the par
ticular issues involved in Ohio this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
In sOCIETY's DOMAIN.

Another Excellent Programme for the
Free Organ Recital-Chatter OF Day.
THERE is to be an enjoyable free organ
recital in Carnegie Hall this afternoon. Mr..
H. P. Ecker, the city organist Of Allegheny,
has arranged q particularly pleasing pro-
gram1ne, embracing the works of a number
OF the great masters. He is determined to
give the kind Of music the people want, if he
can, so he is not holding himself to any par
tieular style. He finds that catholic pro-
gramme is more acceptable than one that
adheres slavishly to one school of music.
The people of Allegheny have been educated
in music within the last few years. and they
know good music when they hear it. no mat
ter who she composer may be. MFR. Ecker
viii be assisted by W. T. Muslin, the tenor,
and Mr.. Sutley, basso. The recital will COM
mence at o'clock and last till 5.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
ELECTRICITY FROM WATER.
The Enormous Power of the Colorado
River to Be Utilized.

Engineering Journall
The great dam across the Colorado river at
Austin, Tex. is now ma king substantial pro-
gress. This dam will be, when completed,
1,l50 feet long, so feet high and Is feet wide at
the top. The upstream face is of limestone,
and is vertical; the downstream face is of
Texas granite, and the interior is rubble
masonry, of small stone and cement. There
will be about 5000 cubic yards of granite, g.
800 cubic yards of limestone and 55 900 cubic
yards of rubble in the dam. The estimated
cost of the dam itself is $465 600; to this is to-
be added the cost of the gate house. the
canal which is to convey they water to the
manufactures and other auxiliary works,
which is estimated at about $500, 900 more
The dam is intended to utilize the power
of the Colorado river. The water power
will run the electric light plant, furnish
power for electric railroads and for pump
ing the water supply of the city, and leave
surplus of some 1900 horsepower for the
use of factories. 1t is about two miles above
the city of Austin. and the natural condi-
tions are very favorable, as the river there
runs between high bluffs and the bed is of
rock, so that very little excavation is re-
quired to find solid foundation. 1t will be
the largest power dam yet built in this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Democrats to make political capital in aid
of ticket predestined to defeat.


Harrisburg Patriot, Dem.l
The work of yesterdays convention re-
suited as has been anticipated for some
days. Mr. Wright was nominated for Aud
itor General, Mr.. Tilden for State Treasurer.
Not word can be said against the charac-
ter or fitness of either of the men. Mr..
Wright is known throughout the State as q
lawyer of high standing and business man
of capacity and honesty. Mr. Tilden is less
widely known, but stands equally high with
Mr.. Wright in the estimation of those who
do know him. The ticket is therefore, COM
posed not only of competent men but of
safe men. 1t challenges the admiration and
support not only of the Democratic party,
but of the honest people of Pennsylvania. 1t
ought to be elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
REGISTRATION BADLY MUDDLEp.

Registration under the new law has not
been great success this year. In fact,
it has been anything but satisfactory, and
the neglect of the deputies intrusted with
enrolling the names Of, voters is liable to
cause trouble on election day and after
ward. Out of over four hundred dis
tricts the deputies in about third have
failed entirely to make lists of voters, and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
Obituary Notes,

W. j. RIDDLE, a well-known resident of the
Sixteenth ward died last night ut O'Clock at his
home on Mifiin street, aged n years. The funeral
will take place Tomorrow at2 N.
DIR. JOHN W. MCMILLEN, late Superintendent
of the Central Asylum for Insane, at Columbus.
died Thursday evening, aged q years. He gradu-
ated from Long Island College, Brooklyn in 1s73
and was professionally advanced beyond his years.
JOHN TAUBEB. an aged McKeesport gentleman,
and the father of 1s children, died there yesterday
Deceased was in the SOD year Of his age and leaves
a wife and ten children living. He was native of
where he has carried on . lock and gunslnlth
trade.
JOHN BLoxHAM hardware merchant of Balti-
more, was found dead Thursday, leaning against
the wall in an upper front room of his building
Mr. Bloxham was born In England, was 66 years of
age and was the father of Mr.. r. J. Bloxham,
manager In Baltimore of the Western Union Tel
graph Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05

NUMEROUS Democratic cotemporaries
are endeavoring to discover a deep political
significance in the defeat of James R. Garfield
for the nomination for State Senator in Ohio
by Sampson, of Ashtabula. The sum total
of she real significance is that in Ohio the
work of the practical politician is more pow
erful than campaign on the strength of a
paternal name.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05
no remedy seems to present itself to the

no remedy seems to present itself to the
authorities at the present time.
However, the fact that voter has not
been registered. will not bar out his ballot
upon election day. He may swear in his
vote; but it is predicted that numerous
contests are likely to result, and the mud
die is to be regretted on that,account, if
for no other. 1t behooyes every one to
keep his eyes open for frauds. They are
more likely to occur under the existing
state of affairs, than if the registration
had been properly attended to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05

THE report that corporation Of s20,000,-
900 capital had been organized in New York
to conduct the commercial and financial
business of the Western Farmers Alliances
came from the West the other day. 1nyesti-
cation in New York failed to discover any
such prominent institution as $4,000 900
corporation ought ito be. This occasions
jeers by the New York papers, but its most
obvious inference is that the Alliance peo-
pie have been captured by the favoritc Wall
street idea of fiat capitalization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-05

THE Delaware pigs are now reported to
be turning up their noses at the peach diet;
but an Eastern exchange consoles the Della
ware peach raisers with the thought that
they can lay in a bigger supply of peach
brandy than ever. Indeed, it is probable
that this years stock of peach brandy,
properly applied with honey and water, will
enable the Delawareans to kill the peach
crop several times each spring for years to
come.