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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
CONTRIBUTIONS TO FAME.

EX-MAYoR HEWITT, of New York, has
been spending season in Florida.
Dom PEDRO, the ex-Emperor of Brazil,
has planned to spend tie summer at Bushey
Park, England, the residence of the Duke de
Nemours.
HENRY WATTERSoN is lecturing in the
South on Morals and Money" in winch he
graphically depicts the growing power OF pelf
in this country.
GENERAL BUTLER is said to be ambl-
tious to have his memoirs enjoy greater sale
than have General Grants. The old man IS u,
and has had 56 years of public life.
Hon. S. Z. PETERS, the only Republican
Kansas Congressman who declined re-nomi-
nation last fall, and,thus escaped the avalanche
of Alliance wrath, is now being doomed for the
Governorship.
JUDGE WILLIAM H. YoST, JR., who
was elected Representative to the Supreme
Lodge knights of Honor. which meets in May
az New Orleans. cannot attend, and has notlned
his alternate, Mr. William H. Wadsworth. OF
MaysvilIe, KY, to make his arrangements to go
IN his place.
E. W. HALFoRD, the Presidents Private
Secretary has returned from indianapolis.
where he accompanied the remains of his wife
last week. Mr.. Halford was to have gone west
with the President, but the serious illness OF
his wife prevented. Mrs. Halford's death has
been expected for nearly two years,
Mrs. ABRAM S. HEWITT, the wife Of
one ex-Mayor of New Y ork, and the sister of
another, was the only daughter of Peter
Cooper. She is amiable, gracious and charita-
BILE in the best sense of that much abused
word. She has been beauty, and her kind.
dark eyes and gentle face and manner still
convey an impression of pronounced good
looks. Mrs. Hewitt is fond of society and en-
tertains largely.
DR.. ALBERT SHAW, the editor OF the
American edition of the Review of Reviews,
has produced a better edition that the original
of what klnglake the historian. paraphrased
as the "king of kings" Dr. Shaw made his
mark as editorial writer on the Minneapolis
Tribune and has written with ability and sue
cess for the magazines. He has given much
study TO economic subjects. including the gov
eminent OF cities and cooperation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
TIE PoLITECAL BANQUET.

The Amegicus Club will tonight hold its
annual banquet and exalt the standard of
straight Eepubliccnism in its usual vigor-
Gus and festive style The programme for
the dav shows the array OF Republican tai
ent whose oratory will expound the doctrines
Of the party to be up to the high standard OF
former years; and we can expect the exposi-
ton of party policy on that occasion 10 be
interesting and significant. The condition
of politics hardly creates the expectation
that a new and salient measure will be pro-
duced, as in Speaker Reeds famous launch
ing Of the elections bill two wears ago; but
while that NAV make the banquet less
famous, it may also indicate more success
ful maintenance of the party standard in
the near future. 1t is certain that the feast
will be unezcepiionabIe both from the cul-
mary and party standpoint. In both of
these importsnt respects, The DISPATCH is
entirely safe in predicting for the gentlemen
of the club and their guests halcyon and
enjoyable time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

FREDERICK W. CHRIsTERN, importer of foreign
books, died Friday in his 18th year. He was born
in Lubbock, Germany, and came alone to this
country IN 1850.
WILLIAM DEvERE, California pioneer of
1910. died al his residence in Baltimore Thursday,
in the s1st year of his age. He was the organizer
of the NJ Monunen tai Fire COMPANY. and was Street
Commissioner of San Francisco in Its early days.
CHARLES b. PEARCE prominent young law
yer of Cadiz, D.. son of Judge John s. Pearce, OF
the Common Pleas Court, died of consumption at
Colorado Springs, COL, Thursday. His remains
will arrive home to-day, and will be buried by
Masonic and 5. of v. lodges.
SAMUEL CARMAN HARRIoT, President of the
Greenwich Fire Insurance Company for 32 years,
died at New York Friday evening. MIR. Harriot
was a descendant of the old Scotch family of Har-
riots which settled at Woodbridge, n. j., in the
early part OF the 18th century.
MICHAEL J. FLATELEx. long known in public
service and as proprietor Of the Jefferson House,
Boston, died Saturday of pneumonia. He was
born in ireland, coming to this country in his
hoyhood. He served in the Common Council and
State Senate. and was member of the Executive
Councils OF Governor kice and Governor Long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
A MUCH-AHUsED CLASS.
Hon. j. S. Clarkson Takes Up the Cudgel
in Behalf of the Politician.
North American Review

Hon. j. S CIarkson Takes Up the Cudgel
i'm Behalf of the Politician.
North American Review.l
defend also the honesty of the politician. l
know personally of the generosity Of the men
of politics. Twenty-Five years participation
in active politics has given me a chance to look
in the lions mouth. can recall to-day. look
ing back over this long stretch of time, scarcely
any men who have made money in politics.
know of no politician who has become rich as a
politician. To find those who find fortune
and gear in politics, you must go to the corrupt
rule of Tam many or some other large city.
believe that it may be asserted rs true that SO
men out of every 100 spend more money in
politics and in public affairs and for the public
good, than they ever gain in politics or from
any sort of office.holding or proft-sbaring in
government.
The presence of corruption in politics is
greatly overestimated. There are very few
men W ho want TO violate the honor of the Re-
public or dishonor the record Of their party.
No man who would debauch the American
ballot should be respected by his own family.
For the purity of the suffrage. the honesty of
this Government, the preservation OF it in
power and patriotism to our children, are far
more to any and all of US than anything
of party success or power or personal ambi-
tion could possibly be- Not merely the
essayists who write for reform on salary are
honest The great masses of the people are
honest. The rivalries of politics, the uuarrels
of party, the Jealousies and enmities OF politi-
But so in this poor world are the rivalrIes and
iealousies and enmities of the professions, of
the business world. and even OF the church.
We are all poor mortais, and God must have
some charity for US all in our mortality and
weakness, whether we be politicians, Pharisees
or perse vering saints
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

The election OF a superintendent of the
county workhouse, which place has been so
ably filed by Mr. Henry Warner, is ex-
peeted 10 take place to-day. a considerable
number o. gentlemen of high standing and
unquestioDec abilities have been named for
the place. Of course, the first aud controll-
ing consideration should be the selection of
the man best fitted TO conduct that institu-
ton. Fut with men available for the place,
whose qualifications are practically unques-
toned, il would seem to be equally indis-
p,tiable .hat tine choice must be given in
favor of = citizen Of Allegheny county.
The issIe IN this case is presented by the
prominence Of candidate from another part
OF the State, vino is supported as having 2
special experience III penal institutions.
But the effectiveness of this claim is de-
cidedIy modified by two facts. In the first
place, there ere charges that the record of
Jhis candidate is not wholly satisfactory.
OF the accuracy of this charge THE DIS
PATCH has no knowledge; but it is certainly
necessary shat it should DC cleared away be-
fore putting the man in position like the
one to be filed. Next, there is no lack of
Srst-ciass men to put in the position. With
out undertaking 10 name the choice, it is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

The sale of reserved seats for the United
States Marine Band concerts begins at =. Ham,
ilton's music store at o'clock this morning.
The sale is expected to open with rush, as adj.
vance orders have already been received for
nearly 100 tickets. The band plays in President
Harrison's own home to-day and tonight and
the week will be spent mostly in Ohio Pitts
burg will be the only Pennsylvania city on the
bands route.
The sale of reserved seats for the May Festi-
val will open this morning at o'clock ut Ham
ilton's music store. The drawing Of private
boxes is set for this afternoon at 8 o'clock, in
the ladies' parlor of the Hotel Anderson. at
which time and place the tickets will be ready.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
INCREASED PROPERTY VALUATIONS.

lNCEEASEB BhCBEhI1 ALL hIlONS-
The uiennial assessment has progressed
far enough 10 permit the prediction that the
total valuation of the city will reach the
vicinity Of $3.50, 900, COO. As measure of
the prosperity of the city this is a gratifying
increase OF values; but there NAV be pop
ular Gistrust as to its effect on taxation.
1t the tax valuation is raised IL to 20 per
cent aud the tax rate is reduced in proper
ton, the evidence OF increased value will be
taken with satisfaction, and the full valu a.
ton may indicate more equitable assess
ment But if the Il mill levy is con-
tiuuet on the S25O,000,00O total,
the increase in value will mean an
increase in taxation very scantily dis
Cuised That may cause dissatisfaction.
1t is quite possible that an increase may be
necessary il the future; but it should be
frankly avowed. The understanding should
be quite clear that the maintenance of the
old rate will be an increase OF taxation in
the same proportion that the new valuation
exceeds the old one.
Apart from the bearing of the valuation
on taxation, the increase in value on down.
town property, the changes effected b. the
enhanced value OF property at the Point,
and the increase in values around Schenley
Park and along the improved streets are
very gratifying proofs that the cost oI public
Improvements is always repaid with large
profits by the enhancement of values
wherever their effects are felt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
A wOMAN'S WAY,

s.Do you love me. dear?" she asks
In her soft and gentle way.
Deep into her eyes look, and
What do you suppose says
Why. what lovers always say:
Swear love her-as do
Swear always shall till death,
Cruel death, shall part us two.
What does she do then? Indeed.
Her proceedings seem luite queer,
For again in gentle tones
She asks; "Do you love me. dearP'i
Love her? Why, OF course, do,
lam never slow to tell
All my passion. and I'm sure
She must know love her well:
And I'm quite sure, too, she asks
Not because she doubts, you know,
But because the little fraud
Likes to hear me tell her so.
-Somsrritie Jos5nak
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

NEWS comes from the West that Plenty
Horses, the Indian who killed Lieutenant
Casey, is to be tried for his crime. That he
committed the act is not denied, but he takes
refuge in the plea that ho did it as an act of
war. AS fact there is about the same justice
IN applying the law to him that there would
have been in trying an ex-Confederate for
shooting Union soldiers in battle. There is a
much more pressing need for criminal pro-
ceedinGs against some of the political favorites
whose inefEciency, or worse, brought on the
Indian outbreak.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
DANGEROUS ADVERTISING.
Much Domestic Discord Caused by Stroke
of Enterprise.

Much Domestic Discord Caused by a Stroke
of Enterprise.
Baltimore Herald
An ingenious idea in the way of advertising
caused some little worriment of mind in this
city last week. Wishing to do something
novel, one of the theatrical managers sent out
scores of postal cards to friends, announc-
ing that the production on the boards at the
theateri In question should be seen at all
hazards. Those of the postals directed to
and received by the male contingent were
signed MARY" Louise" "Maude." or with
some other pretty feminine first name, while
those which reached the ladies bore the sigma
lures Edgar" Clarence" or the like. 1t
was not foreseen that these missIves would fall
into wrong hands, or that they would be mis-
construed. but as is ever the case the une1-
pected happened.
\ Young, faithful and loving husbands return
ed home to find their wives wrought to high
pitch of jealousy, and few thoughtless hus-
bands hear, were reckless enough to accuse
their tender mates with duplicity. The mystery
was soon cleared up, however, and the hearts
that had beat with unusual emotion have now
resumed their normal tattoo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
Grand Duke Nicholas.

The death OF the Grand Duke Nicholas,
an uncle of the Gar, was announced Sat-
urday in st. Petersburg. The Grand Duke
was a field marshal In the Russian army
and inspector general of cavalry anG the
corps of engineers. At the close of the Russian
military maneuvers in Volhynia in October of
last year it was learned that the Grand Duke, who
had the chief comman of the army, had suddenly
become insane from the effects of long illness,
and had been removed fncognito to General
Martyroff.s estate IN the Don Steppes The ply
sicians declared that his case was hopeless and in
November he transferred to his home in this
city. The Grand Duke was born in 1881 and was
married ir 1856 TO Princess Alexandra OF Oldcn-
burg,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

ONE of the characteristic pleas against
civil service reform is uttered by j. S. CarIlson
in the North american RerietD to the effect
that the Republican politician ''does not be-
lieve in life-holding class in Office in America"
In that case, MIR. Clarkson will do well to ex-
plain the fact that the most successful prac-
teal politicians manage to sustain themselves
in one office or another during the whole of
long career. The office-holding class in this
country is composed of the spoils politicians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
CARNEGIE's PHILANTHROPIEs.

He Plans the Spending of His Money Be-
for 1t Is Made.
New York Telegram.
Andrew Carnegie, the Pittsburg millionaire,
plans what he will do with his money before it
is made. He has already decided upon the uses
to which he will put the millions that will come
to him from his iron work during the
next two years. He loves to make money
and spend it for some of his many philan-
thropic schemes: There are those who init
mate that il would be better for his workmen
if he would devote portion of the vast for
tunes which he earns every year to increasing
their salaries. but he evidently has view of
philanthrophy which is different from thar of
his critics.
In New York Mr.. Carnegie has hosts Of
friends Personally he is of a most genial dis
position and most interesting conversational
ist, being well informed q great variety of
topics ana having profited by his experience
and his travels in many parts of the world
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Rev. Father Charles V. Neeson.

The Rev. Father Charles V. Neeson. pas
tor of St Johns K. G. Church. Thirty-sccond street.
died yesterday morning at O'Clock. of apoplexy.
The deceased clergyman had been in this city 81
% wears of age. His first mission was at St.
Peters Pro-Cathedra Allegheny. and from
there he was transferred TO Murrinsvile, Pa
Twelve years ago he assumed charge of st. john IS
congregation. and he has been the faithful friend
and untiring minister to his flock ever since The
reverend gentleman was man of wide attain
luents. his pursuit of knowledge extending into
many languages. and his principal recreation and
Measure was with his books. of which he had a
large and rare collection. The funeral wln take
place from the parochial residence and the church
NJ 9 A. A. on Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
TERMS OF TIRE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. MONDAY. APR. ", 1891.

THE extraordinary edition of yesterdays
q4-page DISPATCH was exhausted early
Sunday morning. The disappointed ones
can secure copies OF this mammoth number
at the Counting Room, corner Diamond and
SnithEeid streets, this morning, an extra
edition having been printed TO supply the
,iau,anJ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
SIR CHARLES TUppER's ferocious attach

SIR CHARLES TUPPER's ferocious attack
on the "WInan Conspiracy in the last Mo- tn
American ReUie5U is delayed bit Of post NOR
teE Canadian politics. 1t does not refer to the
errand of Sir Charles himself to Washington,
for the same purpose which Mr.. Wiman adyo-
Gates; but in its Indictment of ''disloyalty"
against the latter gentleman has strong
favor of our most obstreperous bloody-shirt
poiirics
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
EVERY OBSTACLE OVERCOME.


The Quadrcnnial Methodist Conference
VIII Be Held in Omaha.
OMAHA. April 26.-All doubt that the quad.
rennial conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church will be held in Omaha in 1892 has
been dispeled by the action of Omaha business
men. A Conference Committee of Bishops de-
clded that Omaha must provide $4,000 for the
entertainment of delegates furnish place for
meeting and care for $50 guests. These eondi-
tions have been fulfilled by the raising of
guarantee fund.
Pledges from citizens to entertain the dele.
gates at private residences have been secured
boyd's Opera House, with seating capacity Of
the leading hotels have already agreed to take
their proportion OF colored delegates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

THE fact that the sugar bounty "Wi!t
take coo out of the Treasury" is still
worrying the esteemed Philadelphia Record;
which is to be explained by Its failure 10 OBJ
serve that the cheapness of sugar accompany
ing the same measure, will leave S6o0OOOCO III
the pockets of tie people, as. compared with
the Mills bill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

THERE is a good deal of dispute possible
whether the explosion of that Roman maya
Zine is to be charged TO the arrival IN
Rome OF Thomas B. Reed or the Baron Fava
While neither might be able TO set tile IlDer on
fire. they are both considered able TO set OIL
powder magazine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

The horrors OF war which are now re-
ported from Chile, are a repetition of those
which that formerly powerful South American
nation inflicted On Peru during the past de-
cade. Bloody instruction has returned to
plague the inventor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
WHY KIPLING SUCCEEDS.
| He Has Lived the Exotic Wild Life of Which
| He Writes.


He Writes.
The secret of Mr.. Rudyard Kipling's effects
is that he lived before he wrote. His fighting
scenes, his barrack life, his love-making, his
flirting was never evolved from inner con-
sciousness or observation, says an English ex-
change. He has not looked on, eyeglass in
hand, at the tragi-comedy of society, to select
a few details here and there-he has the whole
experience in the Photographic memory,
which is the best part of writer's outfit, and
chooses the lines which live.
There can be no question about his success
being lasting one. His method is the right
and true one. and such man will write with
vivid interest as long as the world lasts from
which he draws material. He is the one writer
who can make story absorbing without love-
making, and is likely to be the Thackeray of
our time for there is more resemblance in the
two men than their East Indian and artistic
beginnings. Tbackeray's early work in the
"Yellowplush Papers," and his short stories
have much of the dash and swagger of Kip
ling'S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

move ment TO abolish the StateBoarl of Char
tiles and establish in its place State Depart
ment of Charities is good deal like going of
at half-cock The public institutions of the
State should not be put under the charge OF
the politicians more than they are az present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
Captafn William c. GRAY,

At7 o'clock last evening Captain Will
lam {. Gray died at the residence of his sister.
Mrs James Park, DR., ut $50 North avenue, Allie
sheny. He was "A years old and well known both
in the political and business world. The funeral
will be from his last residence at 10 O'Clock
"Wednesday morning,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

The way in which the beneficial $780,
for-sS0 orders are going into the hands of ro-
ceivers indicates that the majority of the
Gudceons who can be hooked by that sort of
bait have been landed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

The wheat, cotton and fruit crops of the
country still promise to be among the largest
on record. Singular to say, none Of the apostles
of the trust school have begun to claim that
the abundance and cheapness cf these staples
will be misfortune to the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
Signs Which Fail,

Chicago Trbune.l
Wild geese were seen flying northward weeks
ago. and Colonel Anthony. of the Leavenworrh
Times has had his regular spring ighr. The
present unsettled condition of the weather is
inexplicable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL's trip
10 Africa will give him plenty of time to make
up his mind whether. on his return. he will form
a party by himself or permit one of the regular
parties to support nim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
Few So Hard to Please.

Kansas City Sunday Sum-.
The man or woman who finds fault with THE
P1TTsBURG DISPATCH is too pessimistic for
mundane existence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

pertinent to say that with man like Mr.
Mercer available for the place there is no
need of importing superintendent of the
workhouse from another part of the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

GOVERNOR PENNoYER, OF Oregon, is
the last public man to discover that the art oil
statesuanship is to hold your tongue in all
the languages you are capable of speaking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

THE French libel suit Is getting to be
very nearly as destructive as the French duel.
Mr.. Mackay mas been eminently successful IN
getting large Jud gment against bankrupt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

Mr.. WHERRY is very useful and inde-
pendent membsr Of the Legislature, but his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27

Vol. E6 No. 7s.-Entered st Pittsburg Postonice,
November Il, 1sS7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-27
Business Oface--Corner Snithheld
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welcome.
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7EE DESPATCH IS regularly or sale at
BreHiano'S : Jrjor Square. Netr York, ana II
1z1'e Ie Z Ope q, PTrsS, France, arbere anyone
,,ho has been disappointed ct hotel ne1cs
stand can obtain L.