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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Had His Eye on Cameron's Seat.

Taggart is full of the tax question to running
over. That is his pet project and he has no
aspirations for leadership, and If he had, it is
possible that his candidacy for Senator against
Don Cameron would stir up much opposition.
While Don is in bad odor with many. he yet has
some friends. Ex-Speaker Graham, aside from
his important duties as Chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee. takes little part while
Mr.. Fruit is up TO the eyes in the business OF
the Appropriations Committee. Mr.. Fruit
makes no pretensi0ns to oratory and is never
heard on the floor longer than while making a
motion, but his knowledge of the expenditures
of the State is thorough and comprehensive.
and when it comes to hustling for votes he has
few equals.
Baker, of Delaware. is one of the most pop
ular men in the House. and could lead If his
energy were tempered with just little more
discretion, while Mr.. Johnson Of Cameron,
one of the safest and most able members,
needs just little more energy. OF excellent
mind and calm judgment he is a man to be re-
lied upon at all times. Mr.. Lytle. of Hunting
don, and Mr.. Finley, of Washington, are both
able mon, but Mr.. Lytle's eloquence is of the
most vtrolic character, and in the heat of de-
bate he says things he regrets when he has
cooled down, but which rankle sometimes in
the minds of those to whom they were directed,
and detract from that respect his undoubted
ability and honesty of purpose should COM
mand. Mr.. Finley was a member in 1887, but
dropped out in 1889, and consequently labors
under the disadvantage of being stranger to
the large part of the membership.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Giving Ont Leaves of the Bible.

A plainly-dressed and sad-eyed woman on
upper Broadway handing out leaves of the
Bible tothe crowds of passers-by is a daily
spectacle. This missionary is not of the per-
functory sort that hands out religious dodgers
as if by contract to get rid of her material, but
she goes at it with reverential and eager per-
sistence that is born of faith in good works
Passing bills on Broadway is not novelty, al
though it is against the law. Yet the look of
amazement which spreads over the counte-
nances of some of the lady's customers is some
times amusing. From a convenient doorway
watched these people for some minutes and
noticed that whereas it is customary for people
to throw advertisements thus received into the
cutters on the sidewalks the recipients of
these Bible leaves almost invariably carefully
folded them and put them in their pockets. I
don't think single person threw these things
on the Sidewalk 1t anything could show the
innate respect which every man and woman
feels for sacred things this is certainly
pointer,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
"reminiscences of General Sherman.

When General Sherman lived on street,
Washington, some IL years ago was his near
nelghbor and used to meet him almost every
day. He was extremely democratic and had
no nonsense about him. One New Years Day
went over in company with friend to call
upon the General. The drawing room was full
of ladies' and from among these entertainers
the old soldier extricated US as soon as pos
sible. Leading the way into q back room he
winked knowingly and said: "You don't care
anything for that fancy layout there. 1 want
YOU to tell me what you think of this" And
he took down rusty looking bottle of rye
whisky and arranged three glasses. sit was
sent me by st. Louis friend, and think it is
the very best ever tasted
. He held up his glass at arms length, and
cooked his head sidewise IN a critical way We
soon agreed with him. When he then learned
for the first time through my loosened tongue
that had served as a private soldier in the
earlier Western campaigns In which he began
TO achieve military fame, his face lighted up
and he made me forget all about his own per-
sonaI importance. Idon't remember how long
we remained there, but some female member
of the family finally came back and found us
sitting on the edge of the table talking war"
he was unceremoniously hustled of TO meet
people" CHARLES T. MURRAY.
NEW YORK, Feb 2S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Head of the Democratic Hosts.

On the Democratic side, Senator Ross, of
Bucks their leader since Wolverton lett, is still
at the head. He IS a wise and safe counselor.
but hardly aggressive enough for leader. In
the new men he will have able lieutenants in
Meek, of Center, and Dunlap, of Beaver. To
succeed Watres comes Mcdonald, of Lacka-
wanna, two sessions in the House. and a young
man with head full Of good, hard common
sense and the faculty of saying just what he
means in plain language, occasionally relieved
by CLEAN OF wit which shows his Hibernian
extraction.
From Elk comes Harry A Hall, brother of
the late John G. Hall, once Senator from the
same district and one of the abest men in that
body in the past 25 years. The present Senator
is but young man, fluent talker, although
somewhat OF the sophomore ordef but bright
and with plenty of ambition, and will be heard
from
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Cleveland and Hill Both Out.

General Ben LIE Fevre, who has just returned
from an extensive trip in the South, says that
the political feeling in the South. so far as he
has been able to ascer; ain, is antagonisric to
the Presidential aspirations of Mr.. Cleveland.
This is not of an active nature, however, but
more largely the conviction that since the ex-
Presidents declarations on the silver queItion.
he no longer is available as candidate of his
party. Notwithstanding what the papers up
here say about the matter" said General Le
Fevre '.the feeling throughout the South in
this respect is unmistakable. 1t now looks to
me as if both Cleveland and Hill are Presi-
dentaliimp possibilities. People are now look
ing toward Senator German or some Western
man yet TO be named"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
AN IMPOSSIBLE TRUST.

A letter by L. 7. Livingston, leader of
the Georgia Farmers Alliance, to Presi-
dent Peck, of the National Farmers AlIi-
ance, urges the policy of the Southern
cotton planters lessening their production,
as cotton has reached the lowest price for
many years. Mr.. Livingston argues that to
decrease the production of cotton 25 per cent
will put up prices 20 per cent, and that the
remaining acreage can be proftably en-
ployed in raising meat and corn instead of
buying these rnings from the Northwest
He proposes convention to plan for such
restriction of the cotton crop.
The New York Sun, in noticing this
proposition, asserts that it is, in effect, that
of forming a big trust to, diminish the
supply and raise artifcially the price of
great staple" The brilliant Sun accuses
the Farmers Alliance of inconsistency in
denouncing trusts, combinations and monop-
olies, and then turning around and proposing
to make one for the profit OF its own men,
bers. No doubt the success of some of the
monopolistic combinations in eItortlng high
prices by producing an artificial scarcity,
mas had some effect on Colonel Livingston;
but when the Sun asserts his proposition
means trust. it tails to comprehend the
essential features of the monopolistic combi-
nations which give them their sting. The
proposition to restrict the production of cot
ton would attain the injurious and obno1-
ious nature of trust If it could be organ
lied so as to accomplish all the following
impossible things:
Ito place any one of the hundreds OF
thousands OF present cotton producers under
binding obligation to cut down his pro-
duction of cotton to stated limits.
2-To prevent other planters or land
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
MRS. WILLARDs ADVICE.

A Woman Should Read Newspapers More
and Gossip Less.
Kansas City Times.1
Frances Willards advice to women to read
the newspapers is pertinent and forcible. She
says: women are a set of passivities on that
subject, as a class; and 1 am never more an
noyed for my sect than when the newsboy
goes trotting through at full speed if he finds
the car contains chiefly women, never dream
ing that they want paper. clutch his sleeve
with vim and buy one of every variety he has.
and ask him what he is thinking about to lose
patronage in that way. Gossip is nothing but
small news-the nickels, pennies and dimes
while the newspaper deals in dollars and VS.
and KS; so 1t widens the mind more to read
the newspapers than to gossip about the neigh
bOrs.3
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
WHEN FIGHTING Is R1GHT.
Some Circumstances Need Muscular Meth
ods of Objection.

Some circumstances Need Muscular Meth
ods of Objection.
Chicago Herald.
Talk about its being better to be meek and
humble under insult! The greatest Joy of any
life consists IN talking back" 1 wish it were
not considered bad form" to fight. know of
nothing this side of heaven that would afford
the consolation of hand-to-hand encounter
with certain types OF the human brotherhood.
When the able-bodied man in the cable car re-
tains his seat and lets feeble old woman
stand think a blow straight from the shoulder
would bring him to terms. A scientific round
or SO without gloves would soon convince the
expectorator of the error of his ways. OF what
avail are soft words? The Lord never intended
the best of us to be meek under the onslaught
of the later-day satan and his imps. If the
righteous would get up little steam now and
then and fash down upon the ungodly as the
north wind goes through forest of oaks the
dead leaves would fly from OF the branches a
little faster. perhaps, and leave space for the
everlasting blue to shine through. All the Coo
ing zephyrs in the universe won't let daylight
through;it takes the fury of the tempest to
clear way for the entrance Of heavens sun
shine
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
BLUFF1NG HIS FATHER.
A West Point Cadet Makes His Respected
Dad Take Water.

a west fO1nt CADET MAKES HIS Respected
Dad Take Water.
Philadelphia Press.I
There is a military oficer stationed in this
city who has son at West Point. Not long
ago he had occasion to take the boy to task for
receiving such low average for conduct. The
lad having no excuse silently bore the repri-
mand. AS soon as the parent had left West
Point, the boy went to the library and got down
the records for the years in which his father
was cadet. and carefully marked down his
fathers average for conduct. Soon
after the first visit the father called
ON his son again and began to lecture
him. The son stood for short time. and then
quickly going to his desk brought out an en-
velope addressed TO his father and handed il
to him, saying, Before you go any
further, you had better look at this" The
father opened the letter, and as soon as he be-
gan to read it he saw that his son had made a
comparison of his conduct average with his
own and as the fathers was woSse he quickly
put the letter in his pocket and said, well, my
boy, things were different then, but we will
drop the subject" After that the cadets re-
ports are passed by the father without CON-
ment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Red Hair and Greatness.

Speaking of natural phenomena, why is it
that greater proportion of the authenticated
men are to be found in the newspaper than in
any other business? In group of reporters at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel the other night I no
ticed that about half of them were red-headed
and hopeful of getting something the other
fellow didn't get. Speaking of red-headed men
reminds me that all the da-hing and impetuous
and notoriously brave cavalry officers of the
late war were of this same type of men. Auburn
haired and blue-eyed they were the physical
antthesis of the customary hero Of romance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. 28.-J. L. An
drews member of the Kansas House of Repre-
sentatives from Cowley county, died at the Dut-
ton House, in this city, last night from
nueumonia after an illness OF several days Mr.
Andrews was a native Of Delaware county o.
and 81 years of age. He was at one time mem
and steward al the ohio penitentiary. He leaves
q daughter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Sir Joseph William BazaIgette,

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The death of Sir
Joseph William Bazalgette. the eminent engineer.
is announced. He was born in 1919, and first be-
came known to the public in ls4S. when he was
elected engineer to the Metropolitan Commits
sion of Sewers. Later he was appointed engineer
in chief to the Metropolitan Board of Works. and
London. He introduced subways for carry
ing gas and water pipes and telegraph
oughfares. which he had constructed to prevent
the breaking up of the pavements and obstruction
of traffic, He also designed and constructed the
embankments on the north and south sides of the
Thames. He was knighted by the Queen at
Windsor Castle May u, 1874.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
tunnel horror, and lack of light in the Coroner's
office may cause someone guilty of criminal
negligence to escape merited punishment.

THE expert testimony of the leading New
Hampshire Republicans concerning each other
warrants the conclusion that their political
morals are in bad way. Senator Chand-
Ter declares that Gallinger and his followers in
the Legislature have been making corrupt bar
gains, and Gallinger and his followers assert
that Chandler is a "premeditated and deliber-
ate liar" Both assertions. with full variations
are supported by such particularly of detail as
to create the impression that the charges on
both sides are true. If these eminent Republi-
cans keep on they may succeed in convincing
the people of New Hampshire that the party
which they operate is only fit for killing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

THE uproar agitating Canada over the
question whether Sir John Macdonald or Sir
Richard Cartwright shall enjoy the sweets of
office would create q fear of civil war if we on
this side of the line were not familiar with our
own Presidential elections. The tussle will be
over on Thursday, and after a brief period of
dispute concerning the election returns, Canada
will gradually resume her sanity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
No Lack of Leaders Here.

The Democrats of the House have no lack of
leaders, for Messrs. Wherry, Skinner, Gillian,
Ritter and Fow can fairly be given places in
that category. The first named of this quin-
tet is well known throughout the State. He is
now in his third term of service, and almost
from the very first he has been one Of the most
prominent figures on the floor. Eloquent, in
cisive, forcefu he never loses the attention of
the House. He has great influence, and would
have more were it not that he pays too much
attention to little things. 1t cannot be said
that he is one of those who can see fly OF a
barndoor mile away, and never see the barn,
for he would see the barn and every detail
about it; but if the gentleman from Cumber-
land would not try to set everything right that
is wrong would let the little ones go and tackle
the big ones only, he would accomplish more.
Captain Skinner, of Fulton, big. jolly and
and vhoIe-souled. soldier with brilliant
record, and Democrat whose partisanship
never degenerates into intolerance, Is popular
with all. Not a frequent talker. he is an
earnest ana convincing one. and always has
close attention. Mr.. Gillian. of Franklin, is
rapidly looming up. He is a prominent lawyer,
ready speaker, and has knack of asking
questions when the other gentleman permits
himself to be interrogated" which are fire.
quently easier to evade than answer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

The Governor-elect of Georgia gave Jay
Gould the cold shoulder, and now an ordinary
Georgia railroad man has given John l. Sulli-
van good licking. Georgia does not appear
to exhibit a very friendly feeling toward the
great men of the North.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

PosTAGE-All persons who mail the
Sunday issue Of The Dispatch to friends
age thereon is Two (2l Cents. All double
and rripie number copies OF The Dispatch
require 2-cent stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

ONE of the finest points of the Bulkeley-
Hill controversy is furnished by the allegation
that Governor BulkeIey had bis last letter to
Governor Hill registered when he mailed It.
This most unkindest cut, if the story is true
presented some provocation for the New York
er's declaration that the Connecticut man is a
usurner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

A SHARP New York Psychologist has
got up & scheme by which great men are to
leave their brains to be examined after their
death by scientific men. The strength OF the
project lies in the fact that those who are ap-
piled to. to enter into this contract, are unable
to decline the fattering rank of great men,
while science gets liberal supply of subjects.
Tho only point that casts doubt on the success
of the arrangement is the absence Of the names
of Colonel Elliott F.. Shepard and the Bon.
Bill Brown from the list of those who have
given the pledge a.ked for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Lieutenant Frank Smith.

Lieutenant Frank Smith, late of Com
many E. Twenty-secorrd Pennsylvania Cavalry,
died at his rooms, in the Coal Exchange Building,
on Friday. from wounds received in action.
Lieutenant Smith served through the entire war
with his company and earned his straps for meri-
IT, " L. No. l3, CT Erie. and q. A. X. Post No. g.
of this city. He will be buried this afternoon.
building. The funeral will be conducted by Post
z e. A. r, and U. V. l.. No. /.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

FoIiultdry contributors should Keep copies OF
articles. II compensation as desired the price
expected mast be named. The courtesy Of re-
t5'T7'i'ao rejected manuscripts tcfU be ertended
tcae7l stdalps for that purpose are enclosed. but
the Editor OF THE DISPATCH DiU under no
circumstances be responsible for the care Of u'l
solicited manuscripts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

ANENT the speakership Of the Fifty
second Congress, we feel constrained to remark
that while the gentleman from Georgia would.
if elected, make some very crisp decisions,
Mills. of Texas, would, if he got the chance,
grind out some fine rulings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

TLis issue of THE DISPATCH contains
90 pages, made up of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents,
Newsdealers Newsboys to supply pa
irons with a Complete Number should be
promptly reported to this Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
An Experienced Executive.
Boston Glot

BOSt0n OIOUc.J
David B. Hill has had experience enough in
the governor business to know a governor
when be sees him. His decision that Bulkeley,
of Connecticut, is no governor will. therefore,
be received by the country as an expert judg-
ment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
The Man Who Runs the Caucus.

Mr. Ritter, of Lycoming, is young man.
serving his second term, but he has made his
mark and is popular with his party, as his
election to the Craftsmanship of their caucus
showed. The redoubtable Fow, of Philadel-
phia. despite certain rather undignified ways
Is a good lawyer. forcible speaker and
general favorire. While his party may not
Consider MIN the safest leader In the world, he
has a strong influence with them and is held
in genuine respect on Doth sides OF the House. 4;
not vet been answered, at least SO far as the
republicans OF the Senate and House are con-
cerned, Still circumstances bring men to the
front. aud the next three months may develop
leaders There are important questions to be
settled before the Legislature adjourns. and
when they come up for action the men will
doubtless come with the occasion.
HENRY HALL,
HARRISRURG Fab 28
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Hon. Horace j. Austin.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 2S.-Representative
Horace J. Austin, OF Clay county, cied yesterday
OF pneumonia. He was elected six times from his
county 90 the Legislature, once being President of
the Territorial Council.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JONES is out
at last for the nomination to succeed Governor
Hill, of New York. Empire State politicians
will remember that Mr.. Jones always pays the
freiOht
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Rev. John Ii. Boetzke a..

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 28-Rev. John
b. Boetzkes. prominent Catho ic priest for the
past 16 years stationed at Helena. Ark, died in
hospital here to-day, ageS IS years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Collector W. II. Sears.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2s.-W. II. Sears,
Collector of internal Revenue in the Northern
District of California, died last night of Brights
disease He came to California in 1871; was ap-
pointed Collector of the Port by President Ar
thur, and collector of Internal Revenue by Presi-
der Harrison last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
A Political Rarnacle.

Dallas. Tex, Ncws.l
The man who adhcres always 10 the hulk of
his party must admit that the analogy between
himself and m9ss-covered barnacle is decid-
edly striking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Gospel Truth.

New York Recorder.l
If the man who wrote ideas are like boards,
they do not come until one is full grown" ever
talked with live American 5-year.old boy for
ten minutes he wouldn't make such foolish
statements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Bees Be Busy.
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Call.
A dispatch from the South states that bees
are buzzing in occasional warm spells. They
are likewise buzzing in the bonnets of sundry
politicians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

THE one thing left to the Democrats
in the House is the fear that Reed will frame
his own vote of thanks and count the necessary
votes to get 1t passed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

NOTHING has been heard from Chi
cago's air-ship for two OF three weeks. This
permits hope that it either is getting ready in
earnest to fly, or that it has finally gone up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

THE Weather Bureaus late cold wave
materialized with wonderful success, but the
promise of warmer weather for Saturday was
not exactly verified.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Rev. Patrick A. Stanton.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2s.-Very Rev.
Patrick A. Stanton, ID. D.. y. s. A., died this
morning. aged c5 years, and in the forty-third
year Of his priesthood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

WITH the weekly production of new
consumption cure. there no longer seems to be
any excuse for dying of that disease. But the
best cure of all is not to get the consump-
tion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

Chicago T1nles.I
1t is proposed to turn Castle Garden into an
aquarium. 1t has held many queer fish in its
day
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

HOWEVER March may have come in
there is no doubt the lion roared for February
to go out by.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

THE Women's Congress at Washington
had a fairly lively session; but there is no re-
port that any of them kicked the doors down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

Vol. 46 No. 22.-Entered at Pitis6urg Postof6ce,
November Il, ISS7, as sscond-class matter.