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REDUCED PASSENGER RATES.

A special article elsewhere contains inter-
esting suggestions on the possible reduction
of railway fares, and the ability to build up
suburbs in rural districts by cheap subur-
ban rates, such as cents for radius of Is
miles. The thoughts it brings forward and
the direction in which it shows that railroad
rates can be improved are we'll worth study.
THE DISPATCH has heretofore referred
to this matter editorially, and urged the
general policy of a reduction in passenger
rates commensurate to that which has taken
place in freight charges. The comparison
of the two, in the article referred to, is
subject to the criticism that it does not
senger car is not likely to carry over
5000 or 10.O pounds OF passenger weight,
while 80, 900 to 40, 900 of freight can be put
in car, nor that freight trains are always
held back to give passenger trains priority
OF speed and get them in on time. But,
without disputing about these details, two
things are apparent. First, there has been
an immense cheapening of the cost of freight
during 90 years, the result of which has
been an immense increase of the traffic and
profits of the companies; second, there has
been no such reduction in passenger charges
except in the line OF commutation rates, and
that is only partial. If a general reduction
to all classes were made at all commensurate
to that in freight rates, there is no doubt
that an increase in business would
take place that would immense
ly expand profs. The experience
of Austro- Hungary he's established this
fact; and it is corroborated by the great in
crease Of travel which takes place in this
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A Very Interesting Trio.

The other evening straight gray-haired, we'll
dressed. medium-slzed gentleman. with white
mustache, stood at the bar OF the Hoffman
House getting drink. His name is Ed Stokes
His companion was somewhat larger not quite
SO straight, not quite SO gray, and wore care
fully trimmed thick beard. His name is Jere
Dunn.
There stand two tragedians," remarked a
meeting.
And here comes third" quickly put in an
other gentleman, nodding to ex-Congressman
Phil Thompson, who entered at the moment.
but quickly noted the significant whispers of
the crowd, and separated somewhat precipi-
lately. No more remarkable trio could be
easily got together in the United States. The
personal tragedies in which these three men
figured were the grand sensations of their day.
If the ghosts Of the slain ever really walk the
elrth. a heeting vision of a bloody, bullet
riddled corpse must have risen before each of
these pleasant gentlemen as they thus met.
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TWO CHINESE EDICTs.
Imperial Fayors to the Emperor's Brothers
Praying for Snow.

Praying for Snow.
Here are two interesting extracts from the
last issue of the oldest newspaper in che world,
the Peking Gazette, AS you see from the first.
the Emperor's eldest brother Is to succeed to
his fathers full rank, and all the other brothers
are elevated one grade:
Edict-We publish the following Edict by the
desire of the Empress Dowager. Tsai Feng, Prince
of Ch'un, is, additional favor to receive the
allowance of Prince TITS. 10, 600 per annum. as
well as rice1 Tsai Hsun, Imperial Duke of the
fourth degree, (third son of Prince Ch'un) is to
receive the rank of Imperial Duke of the third de-
gree. Tsai Tao. Noble of the Imperial lineage,
ninth in line of descent fourth son of Prince
Ch'un), is to receive the rank OF Imperial Duke
of the fourth degree. Respect this!
1t seems that the imperial prayers for snow
have not been answered, hence the following
proclamation:
Edict-On account of the capital having entered
on winter, and the snowfall having been small,
We, on the 4th of the present moon proceeded to
Prince of Ching. and others to worship at the
Shih-y1ng- kung and other places. We Ourselves
offered up Our prayers humbly and sincerely, but
some time has now passed and no great quantity
of snow has yet fallen. The 'tgreat cold'' is al
ready past, and We are earnestly longing for
snow On the 18th inst. We shall again proceed
to the Ta-kao-tien to worship. Prince Tsai Vi,
of the 9th line OF descent are deputed to worship
respectively at the Shihying-kung, Chao-hslen-
miao. Hsuanjen-miao, and the Ntng-ho-miao.
Respect this
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sEVENTY-FIvE FOR ONE.
A Story About the One-Cent Pieces of
1891 Containing Gold.

BOSTON, April ia curious idea has struck
many people in Boston in regard to the 1891
1-cent pieces coined in Philadelphia. which
are declared to contain gold. Several men
called at SINNERS Coin Agency to-day and
wanted to sell the shining coins at big ad-
vance. One individual wanted so cents apiece
for his. He was assured that the whole thing
was impossible and nothing but rumor with
out foundation, but he was not satisfied and
felt aggrieved when he could not sell his cents
for SO cents apiece. But the same rumor is
widespread. Newsboys. business men and
storekeepers all have the same idea.
A couple of special delivery boys at the post
office wanted TO sell a lot of one-cent pieces of
1891, declaring that man had bought seven of
them, paying 10 cents apiece for them. They
heard that Skinner was paying more than that
and wanted to sell him the remainder. A lady
brought in two rolls of 100 one-cent pieces and
refused anything less than $40 for them. One
man said he paid IS cents for three Of the 1891
cents and could not be convinced that he had
been take in. A newsb0y is authority for the
statement that a man is around offering cents
for every 1891 cent that can be procured. Mr..
Skinner has wired the Philadelphia mint ask.
ing if the story is true. In 1858 there was
similar story a1oat. but its untruthfulness was
soon made evident
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country whenever a railroad breaks away
from the combination theory enough to offer
low excursion or cut rates.
The picture drawn by the writer, of sub
urbs built up by cheap five-cent fare, SO
that every city workman could have his
home in the country with garden-plot and
COW, simply presents a practicable plan for
doubling what the masses can get out of
their payments for large share of their liv-
ing expenses. Why it is not practicable
has never been shown. 1t is certain there is
a clear demonstration that lower passenger
fares would give railroads an immensely en-
HANGED business.
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DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. s. r, p. John.

Mrs. S. R. P. John, who was born on Sec
ond avenue near Wood street, on the goth of
April. 1890, died last evening at the residence of
her sister, Mrs. John s. Dilworth. Mrs. John
was remarkable woman in many respects, and
Notwithstanding the weight of her 91 years re-
tained her mental faculties to the last Her father
was Henry Parry, native of Wales and an archi-
tect, who married Miss Cadwalader of Phila-
deIphia, a daughter OF General Cadwalader of
the army of the Revolution. Mrs. Johns hus-
band was Enoch u. John, President of the In
diana State Bank. She was an artist Of some
note and painted picture at the age of SO years.
She and her sister. Mrs. Hugh Logan, were the
first singers in old Trinity Church on Sixth ave-
nue. and one OF her most intimate friends was
Bishop Hopkins. Mrs. John was principal of the
first ladies' seminary in Pttsburg, some 50 years
ago or more, and among her Pupils were the
Dennys, Simpsons, Craigs, Grants, Pentlands
GRIMES, Laughlins. 1rwins, Towns. Snowdens
Hays. Sellers, Bakewells and other prominent
people of the city,
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

CARDINAL MANNING Is godfather tt
Mr.. w. II. Gladstone, who is named Henry
| after him.
GAIL HAMILTON has succeeded better
than most writers in keeping the facts of her
| life to herself.
THE Sultan of Turkey is reported as say.
ing that if it were not + or his duty to his sub
| jects, he would emigrate to America
COUNT EMILE DE KERATRY, who is in
this country to present the Cross of the Legion
of Honor to the copyright champions, is him.
| self an author of note.
GENERAL BUTLER's luncheon, which he
eats at 2 o'clock does not vary from day to day.
| 1t comprises one small ham sandwich, one
| small chicken sandwich, and few swallows of
brandy and water.
EDMOND DEFAULT DE PREssENsE
left among other writings "The Critical School
and Jesus" which has been regarded as one of
the most effective replies ever made to Remains
Life of Jesus"
LORD STANLEY OF PRESTON, the Gov
ernor General of Canada is an enthusiastic
admirer of football and used to howl himself
wild with delight when his own club, the old
North Ends, was winning game.
DR.. WILLIAM I. HARRIS, the United
straight. and rather thin man. His beard is
short and all gray. He speaks rapidly and
easily, and is very entertaining talker.
THE Grand Duke Michael. who has, by
marrying the woman he wanted, offended the
Gear, is 80 years of age. He was sent to Eng
land in 1887 with hope that he would fancy
a daughter of the Prince of Wales and make
match.
JONATHAN TRuMRuIJ of Norwich
President of the Connecticut division Of the
Sons of the Revolution, has purchased the old
war Office of his ancestor, Governor Trumbull.
George Washington's bosom friend and coun-
selor, the brother Jonathan of Revolutionary
days.
MRS. OLE BULL and others employed
themselves during the intervals between the
sessions of the late National Council of Women
in Washington in getting signatures to pledge
drawn up by Miss Willard not TO wear the
bodies or feathers of birds because of the great
cruelty practiced by those who obtain them.
SENATOR ALLISON excited comment last
sunday by giving what is construed as mega
tive vote in church. in Dubuque. on closing the
Worlds Fair on Sundays. His course is inter-
preted by some people, however, as merely
evincing disapproval of the request for popu-
lar expression In such place.
GENERAL ALBERT PIKE conducted deep
researches into ancient Aryan literature in
pursuit of hints of early Masonic practices.
The II quarto volumes of translation which are
the fruit of this labor are In manuscript, writ
ten in an elegant manner upon fine paper.
There is not blot or an erasure from one end
to the other, and the writing, done with quill
pen OF the old-fashioned kind, is like copper
plate. Each volume numbers 1000 pages.
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While jogging along recently in bob-tail
car on The Baden and st. Louis line, passen-
ger apparently well posted on the affairs of the
road regaled The Man About Town with an
anecdote concerning a phenomenally honest
man. A young German sought employment
from DR.. Case, the owner of the road, as con.
ductor. After his first months service he be-
gan "knocking down" fares. and he persisted
in the practice for seven months, at the end of
which time he found employment elsewhere.
Before leaving he marched up to DR.. Case and
handed him S45, with the remark: doctor,
here's yosr change. was in hard lines when
took it. but, thank God I'm all right now, and
glad to escape from your service" DR.. Case
besouGht him to remain, Offering him an in
crease in salary. but he declined. On one occa-
SION this Jehu knocked down % cents while DR..
Case WAS passenger in his car,
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SIX SUNDAY SMILES.

Pertman-They say you can make joke
about anything.
Van Leer-Yes. John Jones married for money,
but he got left
Pertman-I don't see any joke about that.
Van .Leer-Eeither did John Jones. .-Harpsr's
BdzGr.
Dime museum visitor Ito bearded lady,
saw Num- wouldn't you like to turn . good
penny by carrying a little side line?
Bearded lady-Wel1, what is 1t?
Dime museum visitor Its just this; you'd be
Just as big q curiosity in 4 mustsche and burn
sides. Shave your chin, and take an agency to
boom Lather's shaving soap. I'm Lsther. and I
can fx ye out good.-Pucs.
A generous boy.-Mother (sternly)-why
did you tell that lie to the teacher?
Johnny-To save somebody from punishment
Mother (molined)-I knew there must be some
extenuating circumstances. Who was 1t you
wished to save from punishment?
Johnny-Myself. Yankee blade.
"well," says Wooden, ''I don't see why
they keep discussing this question of marriage;
it's simple enough. IL fellow Ia poor, he cans
afford to get married. and II he Is rich be doesn't
need to. ''-Boston Courier.
"Queer thing happened in Washington
the other day"
''What was it?''
''Blaine aud Harrison and Pefer were talking
on the street, when some gamin yelled out. Hoo
ray for de next PRESIDENT All three raised their
hats and said Thank you, my boy. '-EsU YORK
Sun.
Almost any fashionable woman coming
home from Europe will agree with you that It is
wrong to smnHgfe but she thinks 10 is just fun 70
try and get ahead Of those horrid custom house
omeexs--Somsruttts Journal
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anchor, the fukes covered with sea moss, the
whole illuminated with incandescent lights
serves as central chandelier. The portieres
are ful1-rigged sails close reefed to the booms
end of the room the port and starboard Ian
terms of ship are regularly lighted at night
fall and shed a suggestive light upon the
town late at night, and who are liable to get too
much grog aboard and get lost in the fog.
Over the clock above the door is a ships bell to
admonish the belated lingerer of the passing
windows are pictures of famous yachts in
various telling situations. and above them
are the numerous yachting pennants. Here
eye of the American yachtsman and remind
him at all seasons of the year of the happy and
exciting hours afoat. 1t is awfully new but
original and altogether charming aud. for that
matter. is growing older every day-as are,
indeed, those too who come there and fit the
place,
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PEFFERs sELF-DEFINED POSITION,

A short time ago Republican editors were
iubilant over reported statement that PEI
fer, of Kansas, had declared that on party
questions, outside of issues raised BY the
Farmers Alliance, he would vote with the
Republicans. This caused decided reioic-
lngs among the partisans, and the organs be-
gan to develop an idea that the new Kansas
Senator, whom they had been writing down
with all their might, is a very clear-headed
and >.tngsther nice, though somewhat eccen-
tic, fellow.
For the peace Of mind of these who regu-
late their estimate Of public man by find
ing out whether he votes their way or not,
we regret that Senator PETERS declaration
in another column is likely to disturb this
growing affection for him. In another as
pect, also, the Senator's declaration may
contain a good deal of disturbance for the
regular party mind. The new style of poll
ticIan seems to understand as clearly sS the
oldest regular party hack that vote,
especially in close body, has a value not
TO be given away without guild pro quo.
His declaration that he is out of the Repub-
licaI party for good carries with it the
warning that if his vote is wanted for any of
the old party issues it will have to be
secured by large number of votes for his
especial projects. Two Or three such men as
PETER and hyIe, holding their votes as the
balance of power, may make themselves
objects of extreme interest and soiicitude TO
regular party managers.
In addition. Senator PETER declares we
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
A Sturdy Scotch-Irishman.

Hugh McNeill, of Allegheny, President in
1881, served ten years IN the Senate. A typical
representative of the sturdy Scotch-Irish ele-
ment i'll Western Pennsylvania, his force of
character, strong common sense and blunt.
straightforward manners gained for him the
genuine respect of all who were brought in con-
tact with him, and his death a few years ago
was generally lamented.
John E Reyburn, who governed the Senate
during the troublous extra session of 1888 now
occupies the seat in Congress SO long filled by
William D. Kelley. The Senate has had few
ADLER and moreA eAconscientious members than
Mr.. Reyburn, and while those who knew him
were glad at his promotion they could not but
regret his leaving body where he had served
SO long and so usefully
Amos H. Mylin. of Lancaster. President in
1885, is as excellent representative OF the
Pennsylvania 6 erman element of our people as
was Mr.. Mcneil of the Scotch-Irish. The
steady-going citizens Of Lancaster have kent
him in the Legislature for 20 years. four years
in the House, and 16 years in the Senate, and
should he be the Republican nominee for Au-
is said to be an aspirant, he would be most
popular candidate.
George Handy Smith, of Philadelphia, who
presided with such courtliness and dignity dur
ing the session of 1887. has had 20 years
legislative experience. The very soul OF geni.
ality and good humor. irreproachable in attire
and Chesterfield in manners, Senator Smith
has the good will OF all who know him. SEN
ator Grady, who succeeded him, halls also
from Philadelphia, and as Chairman of the
Finance Committee, taxes an important part
in legislation. His successor, the present
presiding officer, comes from the Quaker City,
Though one of the youngest Senators, Mr.,
Penrose ranks among the ablest, and there is
every prospect that the future holds much in
store for him. HENRY HALL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
THE DECLINE OF THE GRIP.

Undoubtedly one of the pleasantest pieces
of news to our readers this morning is that
about the decline of the grip. People have
become so used to reading about the ravages
of the scourge that the facts will prove a
pleasan: surprise A drop of about thirty
per cent in the mortality means much in a
city where there have been between sixty
and seventy death notices published daily
for weeks, and the worshiper this morning
will be lacking in gratitude if he does no.
add some words of thanks TO his regular de-
yoti6ns
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To Save Her Sole.

st. Louis Republic.1
In a certain Sunday school in this city there
is a very bright little boy of about years. His
sharp and witty replies have been the frequent
cause of merriment to the other members of
his class. Last Sunday the teacher explained
in simple language the salvation of the soul to
the members of the class, ending with the in
junction that at the close of the lesson she
would ask for some one to repeat what she had
said The lesson was soon finished, and then
the teacher, addressing little girl, said:
mamie, what must you do to save your
soul?'
Mami0was confounded. She hung her head
abashed, and did not answer. At this moment
the infantie wit raised his hand.
"Well. Jimmie. what must Mamie do to save
her soul?" queried the teacher.
Walk ON Eer heel" was the response.
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Jerry's Head Is Level.

Hon. Jerry Simpson, who has been receiving
SO much attention everywhere, says some very
sensible things. In conversation while here he
deprecated this wide personal notoriety. He
says that it endangers his whole future and
may imperil his usefulness to those he repre-
sents The public will expect toe much of him.
1t will be disappointed Then he viii get it in
the neck, SO to speak, OF all sides. 1t will be q
natural reaction, and when it comes his public
usefulness will have departed. Jerry il en-
tireiy to coy.
CHARLES THEODORE MURRAY.
NEW YORK, April IL
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PRIMITIVE sUPERsTiTIONs,
Why War Was Declared Against French
Photographs in Madagascar,


A writer in the London Spectator, in refer
ring to very curious account of the belief of
the Mass River Indians british Columbia),
that "a doctor may swallow his patients soul"
ETC., says: AS an instance of similar belief.
permit me to draw your attention to an ac-
count of some French trayelers in Madagas-
car.
Dr. Catat and his two companions, NM.
Maistre and Foucart recently made journey
to that country for the purpose of exploring it.
While engaged in the exploration of the coun.
try of the "Bara." which is near the Western
coast, they succeeded. after much opposition,
in photographing the royal family. The fol-
lowing day.to their surprise. war was declared
against them. Upon iuquiring the reason.
they were accused of taking the souls of the
natives, with the object of selling them when
they reached their own country. This of
course, they denied; but it was of no avail.
The travellers were compelled (as is the custom
of the country to catch the souls, which were
then placed in great basket, and ordered by
Dr.. Catat to return to their respective domi-
Giles.
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Last Under the Old Constitution.


John P. Penny, of Allegheny county, who
swung the gavel in 1864. is dead. as is also his
successor William J. Turrell. of Susquehanna,
Wilmer Worthington, of Chester 1859, and
Butler B. Strang. 1874 the last Speaker under
the old Constitution, have also passed away.
James L. Graham and George H. Anderson,
of Allegheny, one Speaker in 1868 ana the other
in 1878. are both living. the former having been
member of the Lower House for the past
eight years, while Mr. Anderson has since
served as Postmaster of Pittsburg. James S.
Rutan Speaker in 1872 while representing
Beaver county, is one OF the best-known politi-
clans in Western Pennsylvania After an
absence of IL years, during a part of which
time he was Collector of the Port of Pittsburg
he returned in 1887 as Senator from Allegheny
county, regaining much of his old promin-
ence as a leader. A candidate for renomina-
tion in 1890 he was bowled out by the genial
John Neeb bad man to run against on the
Northside.
Cutler, of Erie who filed that position in 1875.
He is now advanced in years, and lives with a
son in the city of Erie Elisha w. Davis,
of PHILADELPHIA: formerly of Venango,
diod few years ago. John c. Newmyer of
Allegheny, President in 1877, after 16 years.
service in both branches, during which he took
prominent part in legislation, resigned in 1889
to accept the ELECTROMAGNETIC of the Supreme
Court for the Western District
Thomas V. Cooper, 'red-headed and hope
1ul, as farseelng politician and shrewd
manager of men as Pennsylvania has known in
many a long year, presided in 1878 He served
two years in the House and 16 in the Senate
reslgning to accept the Collectorship of Gus
toms at Philadelphia, with its Sc. 900 emolu-
ments. As Chairman Of the Republican State
Committee from 1881 to 1883 inclusive, and dur.
ing his protracted service in the Legislature,
Mr.. Cooper acquired a knowledge of men and
matters political in Pennsylvania such as few
other leaders possess.
A. ]. Herr, President in 1879 resides at Har-
risburg. John Lamon, 1850. is Superintendent
of Police of Philadelphia. William l. Newell,
1881. lives in the same city. but is a regular
visitor at Harrisburg while the Legislature is
in session.
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NATURAL GAS.

dedicated to an Indiana well.1
Skyward leaping,
Proudly sweeping
Grandy soaring.
Fiercely roaring,
Streaming, cleaning,
Through the darkness waves the wondrous sheet
OF flame.
Upward screaming.
Blazing, beamlng,
Colors blending,
Flames contending,
Higher, higher,
Into darkness streams the wondrous sh eet Of
lame.
Dancing, playing,
Lightly swaying.
Clad in mellow
Blue and y How,
. Singing. ringing.
Into darkness goes the joyous sheet OF fame.
blazing glory.
What thy story?
What the dover
From thy power
Coming to the
Trembling mortals OF the earth Lit by thy fame?
1EWITT WALLACE,