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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

THEODORE DECK, the famous French ceremist,
is dead in Paris.
CONSTANTINE PApARRHEGorouLos. the histor-
ian of Greece Is dead.
Mas. W, II. CoLLINGs, an actress and the widow
of an old-time actor, died Monday in New York.
DANIEL MORTIMER, q character actor and the
Youngest son of j. X. Mortimer, the comedian,
died Sunday of consumption tn New York.
sEwALL F. PRESCOTT, proprietor of the Hotel
Brunswick at Haverhill, Mass, and well known
throughout New England, died Monday. aged 70
years.
REV. BERRY ROBERTSON, a widely known pio-
neer Baptist preacher, and probably the oldest in
the State, died at Spencer, Ind, on Sunday night
aged IS.
DAVID MEEKER, former partner of Senator
Stanford died in San Francisco Monday. He set
tied in California in 1850, and was prominent in
State politics.
LEWIS M. BRIGGS, prominent politician of
Atchison, Kan.. died Saturday at Battle Creek,
Mich, aged 50. He was an ardent supporter of
John J. Ingalls,.
John B, HoLLENBEcK died Sunday. He was
born in Richmond, VT, 1872, and was Lieutenant
in the War of 1872. He was initiated into Free
Masonry in 1919, and was the Oldest Mason In the
world,
Ex-CoUNTY COMMISSIONER WILLIAM HALL, a
contractor and lumber dealer well known through
out ohio died last last . eyeping n aged 75 years His
chemistry of Rutgers College, died yesterday of
pneumonia. He was President of the Young
Mems Christian Association in New Brunswick for
several years and was u deacon Of the Second Re-
formed Church.
WILLIAM s. MoNAIR, aged n years, died at the
County Hospital at Fanhurst DEL, from pneu-
monia Monday. He was. Past Department Com
mander of the Delaware q. A. r.. and was also
nationally connected with the order, He was a
journalist and historian.
WILLIAM HALsEY PELToN died suddenly satur-
day in Louisiana, at the age of 49, He was the son
of John NJ Pelton, who, in April, 1862 was chosen
chairman of the meeting Of citizens of New Or
leans. who had assembled to consider the adyisa-
bility of surrendering the city TO General Butler
He married Florence Tiiton, daughter of Theodore
Tilton.
COLONEL HARRISON ApREoN died at his resi-
dence in Baltimore Monday. after an illness of three
weeks. He was In II Of the hottest bat
agent for Maryland by General Grant, elected to
several Important offices in the Grand Army of the
Republic and was appointed Postmaster Of Baiti-
more BY President Garfield.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
PITTsBURG, WEDNESDAY. MAY q, 1891.
no INVESTIGATION WANTED.

The lower branch of the Legislature
managed to put itself on record yesterday
to almost as great an extent as the Senate
has done. The prompt suppression of Mr..
Wherry's resolution for an investigation
into the methods of business in the Treas
urer's and Auditor Generals Offices was a
practical avowal that the majority in the
Legislature do not want any investigation
into anything.
Facts known to the public place it
beyond dispute that for some reason,
whether through negligence, inef1-
cheney or worse. about a million
dollars of State funds have disap-
peared. 1t is also plain that to let
this sum accumulate in the hands OF the
Philadelphia City Treasurer, very differ
ent method must have been pursued than
is adopted with other collecting officials
throughout the State When this altera-
ton of methods produces a loss Of
a million from the public funds it
is difficult to imagine any palmer call for
investigation. But the motion for that
purpose is promptly suppressed The in
ference seems TO be clear that the political
management which controls the Legisla-
ture has determined that the people may
lose a million dollars; but the politicians
have determined that the inside facts shall
not be known.
As climax to previous avowals that the
Constitution shall not be enforced, and
that the pledges Of the Republican plat
form shall be nullifed, this refusal to in
vestigate the methods by which the State
has lost a million dollars makes the record
Of the present Legislature tolerably COM
plete. We would advise our statesmen
TO refrain from any additions to that
record during the remaining forty eight
hours of the session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Mrs. Estelle Austin.

Mrs. Estelle Austin, known all over the
country as Barnum's strong woman. died in
Worcester Monday. aged As years. She was large
child, and early developed remarkable strength.
At the age of II her form was well rounded out and
she had arms and limbs Of good size with flesh and
muscles like iron. She married Baron de Itallie,
circus. Nine Austin's greatest feat in the circus
was balancing on her shoulders and neck cannon
ing on each end, The men would then leap to the
ground and the cannon would be loaded. Then a
and apply the fuse, discharging the cannon, Mime,
Austin was also an accomplished equestrienne.
chariot races. She was about feet 10 inches in
height, with broad shoulders large arms and legs.
weighed about $50 pounds. She was noted for her
kindly temperament, and her neighbors speak Of
her with great affection,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
ToTrENs WORLD TERMINATION.

The prophecies of Professor and Lieuten-
ant TOtten with regard to the millennium
and the end Of the world have been rather
mixed. First, the millennium would come
in 1899, which indicated either low STAN
dard for the millennium or an exceedingly
rapid reformation of the world in the next
eight years. But now we are told. that it
Is to come and end in that year, which sug-
gests the idea that the only way to reform
this earthly habitatiOn is to wipe it outand
start anew
For this second prophecy Lieutenant
Totten gives his authority. 1t is the Book
Of Esdras, which contains verse to the eff
feet that "the earth hath lost its youth and
the times begin to wax old For the world
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
A TIME To SMILE.
THE FIRST FLY.


oh, first buzzing fly of the season,
why. why are you here in my soup2
Pray give me, frail creature, the reason
That led you into II to swoop.
Has your love of but yesterdays wooing
To red hot bouilon consigned you?
Or has business brought on your ndoing
So that here in tureen depths find you?
No reply? Never mind, you are landed
And given a chance to recoup;
But beware. for the next time you're stranded.
You're likely to stay in the soup.
.-Neso Iors Herald.
'Time brings strange reversals. There's
poor old Henpeck. for instance, who married his
typewriter
'swen. where does the reversal come in7''
''why it was he who used to dictate.-LVs.
SIS he good singer?''
''Is he2 Why, the other night he sang two min
utes without stopping 10 breathe. tell you he's
great.-Ne1o York Recorder.
Maud-I don't know whether Charlie
really loves me or not.
Her Brother-what did you give him for birth
day present the other day?
Maud-A box of cigars.
Her Brother-Did he smoke them?
Maud-Yes.
Her Brother-You may be sure he loves you.--
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Johnny-Pa, when I become a man,
could be elected President Of the United statesP
Father-Certainly my boy; you were born in this
country.
Johnny-And could be policeman II wanted
to?
Father-Why, no. You were born in this coun-
try Ienao,Ofne's g Nelos.
"Miss Angelina" said young Mr.. Brief
less the barrister with lily concealed emotion s.I
know that my inexperience in courts is against me
this is in fact my first suit-but have attach
ment ser you, VIII you accept seFvce?''
,'Just as you are, without one plea,r sushed
Miss Angelina. as Mr.. Brieiess folded her to his
breast with legal precision and imprinted a seal
upon her rouge-red lips Chicago Times.
Banker willis-At last, Miranda, have
gained the goal of my ambition. am worth q CO.,
900.
Mrs, wiliis-o, am so glad, Jethrol And 20
thankful Wen spell our name Wyllys now, wonst
we?-cAscago Trttems.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

HONEST government by honest people is
a winning campaign cry.
THE plays the thing-to corrupt morals
and reduce revenues.
IT does not pay as we'll to bank furnace
as to bank the proceeds thereof.
A NARROWING tale-the account of the
unfortunate who was dragged to death by q
harrow.
THE Mt. Carmel fying machine is evi-
IDENTIFY troubled with defective few.
RACE horses break youths and men as
well as records.
MORE people will rush to see living
statue pose than to see ghost walk.
IT'S the long and short of the Wall street
story that interests all concerned.
1t is no trouble to turn Day into Knight,
providing the gentleman proposed for ad.
mission into the commandery is named Day.
PHILADELPHIA will hardly point with
pride to her last city haul,
THE printer frequently has his fingers in
the pi.
THE .fClemenceau Case" still remains in
statu quo.
SPITE work is the only kind of work that
never pays.
THE City Hall typewriter is earning his
salary at all events.
SOME women are so modest that they will
not even submit to atmospheric pressure.
THE farmers are shearing the sheep and
the spectators are shearing the lambs. One
cuts the wool and the other cuts the
coupons.
THE careless fisherman is now catching a
cold.
THE good churchman who has his Friday
steak carved in the shape of fish must
have an easy conscience and accommodating
digestive organ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
THE STATE TEMPLARs.
knights in Session at Erie Have Parade
Through That Town.


Through That Town.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.J
ERIE, May 26.-The Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania were greeted with bad weather
this morning, and although no rain fell
during the parade the air was damp and
heavy. Two thousand Knights Femplar
paraded with the usual amount of bands.
The thirty-eighth annual session of the
Grand Commandery met this afternoon,
Deputy Grand Commander Joseph S. Wright
presiding.
The candidates for Grand Junior Warden
are in the field tonight, and the prominent
candidates are Gust a, Schlechter, of Read
ing, and Samuel s. Yohe, of Easton, The
Western Pennsylvania members Of the
Grand Commandery are very enthusiastic
over their support of Rev. DIR. Albert w.
Ryan, of Warren, for Grand Prelate, DR..
Ryan was appointed Prelate by the present
Grand Commander to fill a vacancy. Reso-
lutions OF sympathy were read and adopted
by rising vote IN behalf Of Grand Com
mandef Wadsworth, whose physical condi-
tion prevents his attendance at the sessions.
A reception was rendered the visiting MEM
bers Of the Grand Commandery this evening
in Schott's Hall. G. s. Clark, of Erie, made
the address of welcome and was responded
to by Deputy Grand Commander Wright.
Five thousand persons attended the event
this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
THE report that the Hon. Tim Campb

THE report that the Hon. Tim Campbell,
of New York, has Joined the Farmers Alli-
ance is an evident roorback The Hon.
Timothy's experience in farming the Offices
in the lower wards of New York City may
qualify him for membership in the agricul-
tural organization; but he could not SUBJ
scribe to the Alliance platform. 1t contains
altogether too many principles; and the
New York statesman has convinced himself
by experience with the Cleveland admins
tration that principles are an unnecessary
burden in politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
THE REFORMED PREsBYTERIANs.
Philadelphia Synod Refers in Gentle Way
to Present Troubles.


PHILApELPHIA, May 26.-At this mornings
session of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church of North America the report of the
trustees OF theological seminaries was pre-
sented by the Secretary, s. B. W. Mcleod. 1t
stated that the endowment fund now
amounts to 81, ,273, which, with the assessed
value Of the Lamb fund, now makes total
in the form of permanent investment Of
$55,473.
The existing difficulties in the Reformed
Church Synod which opens in Pittsburg to-
morrow was referred to as follows: Any
thing affecting the interests of theological
education in the Reformed Presbyterian
Church attracts our attention and enlists
our consideration. Events transpiring
among our former brethren acting under
the same name we fear justify us in ex-
pressing regrets that SO many OBJECTIONS
have occurred among our graduates, and
that so many of theirs have been silenced
by suspension from exercising their minis
try. 1t is gratifying to find that there are so
many among them in sentiment with us.
We would desire to hope that the reunion
for which our fathers prayed and hoped was
near at hand"
At the concluding of the reading of the re-
port, Mr.. Mcleod offered resolution which
was adopted, instructing the trustees Of
theological seminary to take into consider
alton the procuring ofa permanent building
for the theological seminary,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

The death of L. Halsey Williams, after
a comparatively short illness, was an
nounced yesterday. Although in middle age,
Mr.. Williams had long occupied an active
and leading position in the financial inter
ests of Pittsburg. After an active service in
the Civil War, he became connected with
banking, and continued in that sphere until
a few years ago, when he resigned his posi-
tion as cashier of the Fifth National Bank
to embark in the natural gas business. Al
though he was in failing health for some
time past, his sudden death will be subject
of surprise and grief to wide circle of
friends and acquaintances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

A READER of The DISPATCH sends it a
clipping from the Sheridan, Wyoming, Enter
prise Containing a statement which he thinks
requires contradiction. 1t is the old one
that women employed in "capping bolts and
nails in Pittsburg receive only a to So per
week for work at which men earn sl4 to sl6
The yarn is one Uhieh was started long ago
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

THE announcement comes from Washing
ton that the employees of the Census
Bureau will give Superintendent Porter an
ovation on his return from the Western
wilds. Nothing is more gratifying than these
spontaneous and impromptu testimonials Of
esteem to a superior, when they are so care
fully worked up in advance, as this one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
IN view of the fact that the Constituti,

In view of the fact that the Constitution
requires the purpose of a bill to be clearly
described in its title, there is pertinence in
the suggestion of Philadelphia paper that
the title of the bogus ballot reform bill needs
to be changed. 1t should be called 'tan act
to nullify Republican promises, and turn
over the ballot to the control Of the machine
politicians"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

SINCE the United States Board on Geo
graphic Names has completed its task and
officially erased the superfuous 'fh" from
the end of the name pittsburgh" there no
longer remains an excuse for writing that
extra letter Everybody knows that the
municipal name of the city has been "Pitts-
burgn all along, and only the blunder of
some long forgotten postal official has ever
caused the name to be spelled otherwise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
SOME QUAINT RIDDLES.
Bits Of French Folk Lore Translated
for Readers of English.

Bits Of Trench FOLK Lore Translated
for Readers of English.
These curious riddles. which all have one
answer, and are familiar to the people of
various parts of France, are quoted in the
Revue des Traditions Populaires.
What goes from Paris to Lyons without moving
or taking step9
What goes to Paris without once pausIng,
am very long; II rose up straight could
touch the sky; II had arms and legs could catch
the thief; if I had eyes and mouth / could tell
everything.
White Very white, 1t encircles the earth,
III were not crooked could not exist,
The queens carpet, always spread, never folded,
shadow?
home?
,Answer-The road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

IT may be cynical suspicion. but that
Chicago story about desperate duel in
which an alleged Austrian Count was danger
ously wounded, has an aroma about it of an
advertisement for an actress, asserted to be
lovely, who was otherwise under the more
fatal danger than the count of remaining in
DerDetual obScurity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

THE Phiiadelphia papers are limiting very
strongly that some big bugs as yet unnamed
have got the plunder of the broken banks,
and are calling upon those who know to name
the names. The large fellows in plundering
schemes generally get of scot free. If the
Philadelphia explosion is to prove an excep-
tion we fear our contemporaries will have to
do the naming of names themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

ana was fully answered by THE DISPATCH at
the time; but it is still floating around in re-
mote parts of the country. 1t is weak in
vention of the enemy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
THE Duke of MarIborough's penchant

TIE Duke OF MafIb0roughs penchant Tor
writing nice things about the United States
has had its effect ininspiring the newspapers
of this country to indorse the ducal essayist
with enthusiasm. His Grace evidently
understands the proper way to get on the
soft side of the Yankee nation, and is doing
it with an industry that indicates his de-
sire to be ranked as the American Duke as
well as the husband of the American Ouch
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
TYPHOID IN LANCASTER.
The Fever Carries on a Number of People
in That Eastern Town.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
LANCASTER, May 26-Within the past ten
days typhoid fever has prevailed in num-
ber of families on a low lying portion of the
town, and the disease having been traced to
a well used by all those suffering from the
disease, the Board of Health have had 1t
shut up 1t is located on the premises of
John DinQus, a contractor, who died Friday
night from the disease. The entire family Of
Frederick Brankhart nine in number, have
the disease and four of them were taken to
the ST. Joseph Hospital. Another is at the
point of death. Nearly score of those who
used the water are in a critical condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

AFTER recent experience the Philadel-
phians cannot be blamed for protesting Wig
orously against the conflict of the political
powers which provide them with two State
Trea surers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
TIE issue of an esteemed PHILADELPHIA

THE issue of an esteemed Philadelphia
cotemporary just received contains its
regular periodical editorial headed "Specu-
lation and Trade" All its other editorials do
not describe their subject in similar terms,
but as they deal with a matter now occupy
ing exclusive attention in Philadelphia, they
might appropriately be headed Speculation
and Bank-Smashing."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

ONLY one thing is more absurd than the
idea of the Roman Coliseum as side show
of the Chicago Exposition. and that is that
haay would let it be taken there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

DR. BRIGGS is in luck. He has obtained
the strong reinforcement to his position of
having enlisted Colonel Elliott F. Shepard
on the other side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

Now we begin to discover that the equip
ment of municipal statesman cannot be re-
garded as adequate without Complete Let
ter Writer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
No such word as surprise.
williamsport Gazette. J

If Edison carries out his promises as to
what he will exhibit at the Worlds Fair the
word surprise might as well be stricken
out of the dictionary. The people will no
longer regard anything as impossible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

ONLY two more days of Legislative work
are left, but the prospects are fair that sew
eral days Of active work by Governor Patti
sons veto pen will follow. Il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
REPUBLICANS GET THERE.
Those In Martinsburg Elected Their Men
BY Vote of Three to One.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPA,

IbPECIAL TELEtIRAM TO THE DlSPAICHrJ
MARTINsBURG, May 26,--At the elections
yesterday the Republicans carried three out
of five wards. Jehn W. Martin, Republican,
carries the First ward by 100 majority.
Charles Lamar, Republican, is elected in the
Second ward by So majority, and W. Kauf-
mann, Republican, carries the Third by i've
and Fifth wards, electing Edward Dick and
George w Schili, respectively. The election
passed Off quietly, and large vote was
polled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
James McHenry,

James McHenry, the man who built the
Atlantic and Great Western Railway, now the New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, died Monday in
London. He was a man of most attractive per
sonality, genial and generous, and warm personal
friend Of Louis Napoleon, Queen Christine and the
Duke of Salamanca, after the latter of whom he
named the town of Salamanca, N. ", as acknowl-
edgement of the Dukes large investments in Great
strapped, $, was able, through Queen Christine's
friendship for him. to borrow s100 900 of her, Two
years ago Mr.. McHenry won the suit against the
Erie road, He determined antagonist of
Gould and Fisk for many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

BLAIFE's shoes may pinch his gouty feet,
but they would be plenty loose enough for
any man who might try to be his successor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
OF No Benefit. AnyhoH.

Altoona Times.J
As it noY stands the Baker ballot bill Tor
what ia left of it) might just as well be de-
feated. Its provisions would be injurious in,
stead of beneficial
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

New Version of q Popular Story.
wiIliamsport Gszette.l
The Hards-lay and the Keys tonea are evil
IDENTIFY set to the music of empty ia the
bank, boobies gone"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
Rec. DIR. j. Henry Van Dyke.

Rev DIR. J. Henry Van Dyke, pastor of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, dropped dead
at 10 O'Clock Monday night at his residence. 80
Remsen street. that city. He had been in New York
during the day, but returned home, and was enter
tanning company at the time Of his sudden death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
Eliza r. Strawn.

Mrs. Eliza R., widow OF the late Joel @.
Strawn, died at her home in Connellsvile Tuesday
morning last, in the 67th year of her age. She
one of the best known and highly respected women
in the coke country, being noted for her acts of
kindness and Christian character. She was
tive and jealous working member of the Christian
Church for IS years,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
Robert NJ. Rrokaw.

Robert M. Brokaw, aged 80, died last
evening at his residence on Mt Washington. He
is a son OF .ex-Police Magistrate Brokaw, of the
Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
A Trick in the Legislative Trade.

Scranton Republican,
1t looks as If the Legislature intended to
accumulate q vast amount Of legislation,
dump 1t on the Governors desk and then
hastily adjourn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

PERHAPS the prize fight at San Fran
cisco checked the outflow Of American gold
to Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27

Oh, No. 1t Shines First.
Connellsville Courier.1
THE PIrrsBURe DISPATCH shines forth in q
new dress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-27
WHATS Left of the General wreck.

dHrfIsDurg IeIegfapH'I .
Nobody seems to have stolen the city
buildings in Philadelphia.