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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
SHERMAN WAS NOT IMpRovrDENT.
The Misses Sherman VIII Accept the Tes-
fimonial Gift, Though Well OF

fimoniaI Gift, Though Well OF
PHILADELPHIA, April %. - Lieutenant
Thackara says that while Miss Elizabeth Sher-
man and her sister would accept the Sl00, 900
fund because it was to be given as a token of
the subscribers love for General Sherman, the
publication in the New York papers that Gen.
eral Sherman was an improvidsnt man has
caused the family much annoyance. The FAM
lily says that General Sherman left sufficient
means for his unmarried daughters. Instead
of being an improvident man, General Sher-
man was just the reverse. The family feel
deeply the obligation to state this fact.
"General Sherman left larger estate than
his SAC, 900 residence in New York. on which
there is a mortgage of $500 He had two
houses in st. Louis. These he be-
queathed to his two unmarried daughters.
The income from each OF these properties
amounts to 500 or $500. He also owned prop
erty in Illinois, which he left to his son Tecum-
sch, who is now member of the New York
Bar. At the very lowest estimate" remarked
Lieutenant Tbackara, miss Elizabeth Sher-
man and her sister and brother, Tecumseh, will
have an income of S.. 900 year."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
A Chicago Taunt.

Chicago News.
Palmer and with nothing or nobody but ST.
Louis backing Miss Phoebe Cousins, the
chances seem TO be all in favor of the party Of
the first part. This experience ought to con-
vince Phoebe that 1t 10 not good to be alone,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
Judge G. ID. Camden.

Judge G. D. Camden, of Parkersburg,
uncle of ex-senator johnson N. Camden, died at
Hot Springs, Ark, Wednesday, of grip and
pneumonia. aged Sc years. He was visiting the
Hot Springs for his health Judge Camden was
one of the most prominent Democrats in his
state being member or the Legislature from
1880 to 1858 and Circuit Judge from 1865 to 1872
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL PROBLEM.
Republicans and Democrats Each Have q
Bill to Solve It.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 23.-The Demo-
cratic bill making radical changes in the COM
pulsory education law came up in the House
this morning on second reading. 1t was
amended SO as to provide that all children be-
tween the ages of and IA years shall, for a
period of at least 16 weeks in each year, attend
q "public private or parochial" school.
A substitute bill was introduced by the Re-
pubicans. providing for a like attendance at
pu blic schools unless 1t is shown that the child
has attended for a like period some privat 9
school, has been otherwise instructed IN the
common school branches or is in such mental
or physical condition. as to make such attend
ance inexpedienI. 1t is provided that no school
shall be considered such unless the English
language, reading and writing shall be taught
therein. Itslast provision is to prevent ex-
elusive teaching in a foreign tongue. The
proposed legislation was debated at great
lanQtl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

THE average. female is not good stone-
thrower, but the Amazons of the coke regions
can hurl brickbats with precision and force
that proves the only thing lacking to acquire
this manly art Is practice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

MCKEEsPoRT, which SO lately became a
CITY, shows that It has one of the chief require
ments for the honor in a little difference of
S25,OOO 600 between the real and assessed valua-
tion of property.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

The cable tolls seem to have knocked out
Italy in the first round. Mr.. Blaine evidently
had that little lands weak point in mind when
he dictated to his typewriter that several
thousand word note.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

THIS is a good time to send the Health
Board smellers through the alleys courts and
back yards of the thickly-settled sections and
ascertain how much cleaning up is necessary
to ward off the diseases bred by dirt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

MAY day will dawn on numerous unfn-
ished buildings in the two cities as well as any
quantity Of unfinished business in the Legisla-
ture. including the ballot reform bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
FROZEN MEAT FOR ENGLAND.

A sa.ooo.OoO Company Organized in Que
bee Province.
OTTAWA. April BE. F. Bender has organ
lied a company whose object is the establish.
msnt of abbattoIrs at Three Rivers, Que. and
the shipping Of frozen meat to the English
market.
The promoters include General Z. c. Dodge,
and BENJAMIN Holmes. of New York. The
capital stock is given At s2,O00.000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

ONE of the principals in the most recent
French duel is the author OF comedy, and,
considering the character Of the modern per-
sonal combat he was not out Of place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

It's an ill-wind that blows to our shores
the ships that smuggle over the dlsease-breed-
ing pauper and jail-filling criminal classes
of Court-oursed European countries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
IN ARMED REBELLION.

Newfoundland Fisherman Send 34'Armed
Schooners to the Banks.
MIoUELoN, N. F., April 2a-Forty New.
roundland vessels which ran the blockade have
arrived at st. Pierre with herrings.
The fisherman at Fortune Bay are in armed
revolt and determined to resist to the bitter
end. Thirty-four armed schooners have lett
St Pierre for the banks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
scarce, but the market will soon adjust itself to
the new conditions and all will be well.

s. BALLOT reform has received another set
back in the Legislature. Some one seems de-
termined TO try and wreck the Republican
party in this good old Common wealth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

PERHAPS Senator Robinson wants the
Constitution changed SO there will be no doubt
about the question of drawing pay for two
offices W hile filling one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

TRACY seems bent on adding insult to in
jury in his unfortunate blunder at the expense
of Commander Reiter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

P1TTsBURG starts off fifth in the race for
the baseball flag. But it's too soon to begin
kicking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

CLEvELAND's cloud has taken a de-
cidedly silvery tint.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

WOMEN who organize mobs and disturb
the peace in the coke regions must of necessity
be treated Just like men who do likewise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
A LITTLE RAW BUT EFFICIENT.

The Paris Garrison Tested as to Its Readi-
ness for q Campaign
PARIS, April 23.-General saussier to-day re-
viewed the Paris garrison, numbering 10000
men. in order to test It's readiness for CAIN
paigu.
Some rawness was observed among the cay
airy which is attributed to recent recruiting.
but the general promptitude OF the men was
such that German officer who witnessed the
review remarked that, even If there was little
pipe clay among them, they showed striking
efficiency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

VoI. 46 No. 76.-Entered at Pittsourg Postomce.
November II, IsS7 as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

The Allegro Climb gave a reception hop last
evening. at Braun's Academy.
THE Newport Club will give its first recep-
tion at Braun's Dancing Academy to-nieht.
MISS EMMA BARcHFIELD was married last
evening to e. z. Wilds, the Penn avenue busi-
ness man.
REV. ]. A. BALLANrYNE lectured last even
ing ON "Glimpses Abroad" III the Bingham
Street NJ. E. Church.
DIR. Is. WALTERS, of Shady avenue. has
recovered sufficiently from his recent illness to
depart for Atlantic Gity.
Mrs. JAMES O,CoNNoR and Master Harry,
OF Sheridan stat OF, are IN Philadelphia, where
they will remain until May 10.
The Penn avenue Newport Club desires 1t
understood that 1t is not their organization
that gives the reception this evening.
THE Art Musicale met at the residence Of
Prof, Salmon last evening The star Of the
evening was Miss Blanche Newcomb, the tai
ented vioInist.
A SCOTCH literary and musical entertain
ment was held in the Seventh U. =. Church
last evening under the auspices of the choir.
The proceeds will be devoted TO the church.
; The Birmingham Club. of No. IS South
Twelfth street. last night entertained the
members of the Eureka Club. Seven-up was
the principal amusement. fine supper was
served. -
THE Kings Sons Of the Emory NJ E. Church.
gave flag and slate drill at Liberty Rink, last
evening tor the benefit Of the new Deaconess'
Home. The performance will be repeated this
evening.
THE Select knights Band will give a concert
tomorrow night at Old City Hall. the proceeds
to 90 toward parIBg for now uniforms and in
struments. to replace the ones lost in the recent
fire at the Sonthside market house.
L. 8. SULLIVAN. manager of the PittsburR
Amusement Lyceum, anu a number of dra-
matte and lyric artists, will give psrlor enter
rainment at the Lotus Club rooms this evening.
DR.. E. A. Wood will make the address Of well
como.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24
Business Offlce-Corner Smithfeld
and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House
rs, II and 70 Diamond Street

EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE ROOM q.
TRlBCNE BUILDING, NEW YORK. where
cor, olete nles of ThE DISPATCH can always be
found Foreign advertisers appreciate the con.
veuiepce Home advertisers and friends OF THE
DISPATCH, while in New York, are also made
welcome.
TIE DISPATCH Is regularly on sale at
Brentqnos. Union Square NetO York, and IL
.4re. de rope a, Parts, France, UheTe anyone
,rho has been disappoiHted at hotel fetCs
stand can obtain it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-24

Chilean Rebels Win Again.
A cablegram from Chile states that an en-
pagement between the Government troops and
the Congressional forces took place at Iquique
on the 18th, in which the latter were successful.
The insurgents are concentrating their forces
around Valparaiso with the view of compelling
a surrender. but have informed the foreign
consuls that there, will be no bombardment.
Should the Congressional party succeed in
gaining possession of Chile's chief seaport the
insurrection would be virtually at an end, and
the insurgents become the Government de
facto.
VIII Run for Parliament.
1t is announced to-day that Major Jones, the
United States Consul at Cardiff, will contest
the borough of Carmarthen in the Liberal in
terest at the next election.
A Meeting Proves to Be Boomerang.
A dispatch from Paris says: NJ. Camille Drey-
fus, a member of the Chamber of Deputies and
editor of La Nation, who was some time ago
almost killed by the ldarquis Dmors in duel,
presided to-day at meeting which he had
organized. Two thousand of his constituents
from the Twelfth arrondissment OF the Depart
ment of Seine were present. Tne object OF M.
Dreyfus was to refute the charges OF blackmall
brought against him uy NJ. Edmond Blanc. of
Monte Carlo. An uDroarous discussion, inter
mixed with incessaut quarrels, characterized
tue first portion of the meeting. Eventually NJ.
Dreyfus lost his temper, ana jumping from the
platform began TO pummel one of the electors
who had been most prominent In interrupting
him. free fight. in which nearly every body
present Joined. followed the onslaught. The
speakers platform was stormed by NJ. Drey-
fus' constituents, and matters were made So
lively for that gentleman that he was COM
PEELED, IN order to escape very rough handling.
to make his way from the hall by window,
followed by hooting, jeering and insulting
remarks.
After Mr.. Dreyfus' undigni6ed exit. the
meeting was continued by his constituents, who
passed resolution calling upon him to resign.
NJ Dreyfas was induced TO call the meeting
from which he escaped with difficulty. by
pamphlet issued March by NJ. Blanc, in which
ne charged NJ. Dreyfus with attempting black
mail tactics at Monte Carlo NJ. Blanc claimed
that he held in his possession a document In
M. Dreyfus handwriting. specifying how the
proceeds of the journalistic campaign against
Monte Carlo should be shared.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
SOME CAUSES OF SUICIDE.

The Germans Are the Most Suicidal of All
European Races.
Besides imitation there are other So
clal influences which lead to suicide,
but the most powerful is that which we
denote by the general term civilization,
says William Matthews in the North
American Review. Sclf-killing is en-
phatically the crime of intellectual pco-
pies. Almost unknown to savaGes, rare
among Mohammedans, it RACES among
the nations most advanced in culture
and refinement with n ferceness exact
ly proportional to their mental develop
ment. It is said that Rome knew moth
ing of this curse till after the establish
ment of the empire. It was when the
Roman lcgions had carried their eagle
triumphantly through the world and
brought back the means OF luxury IN
the spoil of Europe, Asia and Africa,
that life in the Eternal city began to be
weary, stale, fiat and Improbable"
To-day the Germans, who are the
profoundest thinkers and the most cul-
tivated people, are also the most suicidal
race in Europe. France comes next,
England third, Italy and Hungary
fourth, while on the other hand Spain,
the most backward of European nations
in culture, Portugal, Corsica and Dali
matia rank the lowest in the suicidal
scale. Of the different regions of the
same country the north and northeast
of France outrank in culture and in SUI
icide the center and southwest; the
north and center of Italy outranls the
south and the islands, and Saxony,
which in its schools and general culture
surpasses the rest of Germany, Sur
passes it also in the number of its sui
cides. In short, so universally does the
rule hold that the strength of tho ten
dency to self-killing may almost be re-
garded as an index to peoples civiliza-
ton.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
ENJOY BEING CHEATED.
New York Snobs Who Delight In BAIn 7
Tremendously Overchargcd.

New York Snobs Who Delight In BaInK
Tremendously Overchargcd.
When sensible young man who had
given a dinner to three of his friends in
private room of fashionable restau-
rant received a bill for the repast
amounting to a hundred dollars he
paid it, says the New York Sun, with
the remark that he did not belong to
that order of young snobs that enjoyed
being cheated, and should take good
care to go elsewhere for his banqucts
in the future. Speaking of the matter
to some friends later, the young man
said:
although that restaurant is first
class in it's equipment and serves its
patrons in the most perfect style, yet it
is not for that reason it is favoritc
with the very swell young men of the
town. Galley and his friends haunt
the place because they are charged
enormous prices there for what they
are served. There is actually large
element of rich and vulgar men in New
York of the Galley stamp, and if they
are not allowed to pay absurdly high
prices for things they imagine they are
getting second-class goods. You will
hear young dude boast of how he
pays one dollar apiece for his cigars
and two dollars for bit of duck. But
it is in those private dinners that the
swell snob revels. He goes and gives
an order for dinner for four, six or
eight people, as the case may be, OBJ
serves carclessly to the manager that
of course he is to have carte blanche in
getting up the rcpast in handsome style
and thinks no more about it. The din
ner is delicious, you may be sure, and
all the guests arc delighted. Now, if
the restaurant keeper were to hand in
an anywhere near reasonable bill the
snob would rather doubt the quality of
that dinner, SO it is necessary to charge
him three or four times what it is
really worth. He is Extensively rich,
and he pays the excessive bill with 4
great deal of pride. He has disposed of
two hundred or three hundred dollars
in one meal, and that is his idea of
splendid living. These are the men
that fix the prices at the ultra-fashion-
able restaurants, and, if a chap comes
along who isn't made of money but
might afford to be just little bit
cheated, he is barred from doing the
elegant in a modest way because there
are any number of snobs ready to en-
gage the rooms at n much higher rate
of robbery"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
PETER STATES SOME FACTS.

Senator PETER, of Kansas, the man
elected to succeed Ingalls,, says the
Peoples Party is enlisted for the war.
It will fight with ballots until victory
crowns its efforts, and some of it's
reasons for doing so he gives as fol-
lows:
"ln the beginning 95 per cent. of
our people lived on farms, and farmers
owned 90 per cent. of all the property
in the country. Now 45 per cent. Of
our people live in towns, and farmers
constitute about As per cent. Of the
population. one-half the farms are
under mortgage, and for more than
they could sell under the hammer.
Less than 100000 people practically
own more than so per cent. Of the
wealth OF the country. The Superin-
tendent of the Census reports 9,OOO,-
600 mortgages upon American homes.
The productive classes, the men and
women who by their industry have
made this country, are under a weight
from which it is absolutely impossible
tor them to relieve themselves under
existing conditions. And yet we are
denounced If we call attention to it.
There are townships, aye, counties,
in the Western States, not only in
one, but in u dozen, where every foot
ofland in town or country is under
mortgage. The freemen of this coun-
try are entitled to the homes they
have made"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
Various Hues.

Every once in awhile the African
mind, says the Washington Post, will
evolve al. expression that has a wealth
OF grotesque poorly in it. An elderly
man who is employed about one OF
the public buildings in this city was
heard to remark:
II dunno what Use gwine ter do for
close fob all oh my familyr"
".Have you large family, uncle?"
said one OF the clerks in u quizzical
tone.
Deed is-seben chillun."
Are they all the same color as you? ?"
mo, sab; dey varies, ranging all de
way FUN dusk tor midnight"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
County Official Paper.
EASTERN NEVADA.

The prospects for q prosperous
season in Eastern Nevada were never
better than at the present time. The
recent rains thoroughly soaked the
ground rendering irrigation uuneces-
sary and assuring the farmers Of
large crops of grain with a less out
lay OF money and labor than for many
years. The hills and valleys are a
complete mat OF nutritious grasses
which will furnish plenty of Fall and
Winter feed for the numerous herds
Of cattle horses and sheep which roam
over them, while the hay crop for
Winter use will be the largest ever
harvested in tho Humboldt Valley.
With the price of cattle and horses
raising in the market and the assur-
ance Of large crops of grain and veg
etables, the people of Eastern Nevada
see the silver lining to the clouds
which have hung over them for the
last few years. Add to this the re-
monetization Of silver which we hope
to see an accomplished fact before
the close cf the next session Of Con-
gress and no part Of the Pacific Coast
offers better inducements to settlers,
who are willing to work and wait,
than does Eastern Nevada, to day.
The opening up Of the mining camps.
nj H1,h; nh
come with the free coinage Of silver
will bring an industrious mining pop
ulation to our county that will fur
nish ready market for the surplus
produce of our ranchers, build up our
schools and in short make us what
we ought to be the happiest, most
prosperous and contented people in
this glorious Republic.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
Impurity of Melted Snow.

Writer'S in English papers have been
again pointing out the fallacy of the
very common idea that melted snow is
an ideally pure water. The reverse Of
this is true. So far from being pure,
snow is practically q great purifier Of
the atmosphere from floating particles
and noxious gases. These the flakes OF
snow imprison or absorb as they fall,
and, as matter Of course. when the
snow melts it is loaded with this rub
biSh.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-06
Advertising

It II said will sell anything, this 10
true In . measure; but for staying
qualities merit is the test. Extensive
Advertising may sell anything where
It Is new or unknown, but after IL
comes into general use, it is judged
according &c its worth. The continued
and steady growth of Swift's Specific
SIS
II tho best evidence of its excellence.
1t is most popular whore it 10 best
known. Every bottle sold. sells ten
others. Every one that takes it be-
comes its friend, and recommends II
to their acquaintances-
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
nailed free.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-15
GRAND TRUNK MUST PAY.
State of Maine Wins Its Suit to Recover
for Taxes.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE Unit
ed States Supreme Court today held, in an
opinion rendered by Justice Field, that the
tax levied by the STATE of Maine on the
gross receipts of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way Company of Canada, for the priyi-
lege of exercising its franchise within the
State of Maine, was legal and constitu-
tional, and was not contrary to the pro-
vision of the Constitution preventing the
state from regulating interstate commerce.
Four justices dissented and five signed the
opinion.
This tax was levied under the general
law passed in 1881, prescribing the excise
tax upon all railroads operated within the
state for the privilege of exercising their
franchises. The rate was fixed on slid
ing scale, dependent upon the amount of
gross receipts per mile, this average per
mile being determined by dividing the to-
tai transportation receipts by the number
of miles operated. The roads partly with
in and partly without the state were as
sessed by multiplying the average gross re-
ceipts per mile by the number of miles op-
Grated within the state.