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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

Mr. Buckley, the remarkable exponent
| and advocate Of practical politics. in
| San Francisco, with whom an interview
| abounding in meat for reflection was given
in Yesterdays DISPATCH, thinks that the
bulk of voters ir cities never will be got
| to take an interest in public affairs.
Hence, he argues. the management must
necessarily forever drift into the hands of
the few ambitious ones who are willing to
make politics business.
There is good deal of force in this, but
there is one thing overlooked by MI. Buck
ley which will, in the course OF time,
change the calculation somewhat. 1t is
true that wealthy and prominent people
often take no part in politics, and because
they do not the argument is made why
expect the bulk of the voters, the working
classes, to take an interest since they have
so much less at stake?
The fallacy of this question so often
put, and now again advanced in the Buck
ley interview, lies in assuming that the
workingmen have less at stake than the
capitalists, or large property owners, or
merchants, or professional men The fact
is that all taxes are in the end shifted from
one to another until labor eventually
shoulders the whole burden. 1t would be
a startling statement for those who have
not analyzed the question to hear that the
average workingmar has to put in several
hours day working for the Government
before he strikes hammer for his own
account Yet that is virtually true. The
total per capita tax on the population of
Allegheny county for Federal, State, city
and county purposes is, for instance,
about $40. As there is an average
of about four non-producers such as
women, children, the aged, the infirm and
the idle, to every producer, it follows that
the average producers work has to fur
nish 5000 per annum in taxes in place of
$40 Though this is not in the first in
stance specifically paid by labor, butrather
put upon real estate and capital, the pro-
cesses of trade and business by which it
is shifted into rents and cost of living until
it eventually reaches the shoulders of the
producer are easily demonstrable
Whenever the working people, who
make up the great bulk of the voters.
come to study QUE the question and see
that their pockets as well as other inter-
ests are much more closely affected by the
administration of affairs than appears on
the surface, they will take more concern
in. politics; and Mr.. Buckley's complaint
about the useIessness of the ballot in their
hands will not be SO well founded.
Until this fuller economic understanding
of the situation is more generally had, |
however, the business of politics will, of |
course, continue largely in the hands uf |
those having special inclination for it. |
But the more the people at large study the |
question the more they must see they are |
Immediately interested, and the more they
will be disposed to take at least vigilant |
supervisory control of the practical man.
ayers who represent the great parties.
Buckley's statements constitute an ex-
traordinary strong avowal. They contain !
truths worth considering. But they do
not cover the whole subject.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
REED on THE COMMITTEES.

REED is right in front of the Speaker, but
the latter will creditably be opposite to his
predecessor in more ways than that.-Pnia-
delphia Times.
Tom REED goes on Boss Gorman's Tariff
Reform Committee in the House, while Mills
Bynum and the Breckinridges go off. All
, right.-St. Louis Republic
THE appointment of I. b. Reed as member
of the Committee on Rules iustifles the sus-
picIon that Speaker Crisp regards the House
as sort of kindergarten training school for
Chicago Nail
By the time that Springer gets through
leading the Democrats of the House in the
face of such men as Thomas B. Reed and
Julius Caesar Burrows his party will wish it
was dead. Chattanooga Daily Press.
Mr. REED heads the Republican contin-
gent on the Ways and Means Committee,
and he will be found ready at all times to
expose the follies and take advantage of the
mistakes OF Colonel Bill Springer-M. Louis
Globe Democrat.
THE Memphis Aralgnche is now worried
out of fear that "Tom Reeds sensitive ma
ture will be embarrassed by the Democratic
Committee on Rules Ifthe Aeoianche will
keep its eyes wide open it will see Tom the
most popular oracle on that committee
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
MEN OF THE WORLD.

SECRETARY FOSTER continues to i'm
paove slowly, but the prevailing bad
weather compels him to remain indoors.
EDGAR SALTUs, the novelist, is pictured
as a'small man with a sturdy frame, u fine
head, an observant eye and mustache
black as night.
RUDYARD KIPLING, the popular story
writer,is engaged to be married to the sister
of Wolcott Balestier, the young American
novelist who died at Dresden recently.
Mrs. FRANCES HoDGsoN BURNETT the
author of little Lord Fauntleroy," has
taken the Theater Royal for the production
of her play, 'The Showman's Daughter"
FRANK r. SToCKToN's pet fruit is said
to be the crab-apple. Howells exhibits a
preference for the pumpkin, especially in the
form of pies, and James loves his hothouse
grapes.
THE Marquis of Aylesbury's fine crop of
wild oats has cost him his famous collection
Of live oaks known as Savernake forest
which he has sold for the benefit of his
creditors.
THE Pope early yesterday morning cele-
brated mass and afterward received New
Years good wishes from the officers and
men of the Guardia Mobile and the members
of other Papal bodies.
Mrs r. A. ATwATER, of Omaha, Neb,
who has been studying for some time in
London and Paris, with view OF singing
opera in France and England. is now in Paris
and expects to make her debut in concert
this month.
GENERAL BUTLER was at his office in
Ashburton Place yesterday for the first time
since his illness. He has been well enough
to come to town for some time, but has re-
manned at home to complete his book. His
health is now very good
PROF. CURTIUs, the eminent Greek
scholar on whom the Kaiser bestowed high
hCnors, is said to be the most accomplished
Hellenist since the days of Helen of Troy.
He is reputed to know more about Greece
than the average Greek OF Pericles's time
knew himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
LOVE STRONGER THAN MAMMA.
A Niece of Julia Warde Howe Married
Under Romantic Circumstances.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. PA quiet little we'd
ding occurred yesterday in st. Paul that was
the eliminating feature of a most remark
sble courtship. The bride was Anna Phyllis
Warde, a niece OF Julia Warde Howe, and
the groom Andrew johnson, the st. Paul
representative of the New York Electric
Supply Company The young New Yorker
was pleasant fellow and well bred. Three
years ago he met in New York Miss Warde.
The acquaintance ripened into q love affair
to which Miss Warde's mother, a wealthy
widow, strenuously objected on the ground
that young johnson was an adventurer.
The girl was hurried off TO Europe and
young johnson came West. Last Saturday
Mr.. johnson went to Chicago on business.
He walked into the dining room ut the
Leland. He was ushered to a table, the only
other occupants of which were an elderly
lady and a young one. 1t was not until he
was close upon them that the young man
recognized his former flance and her hard
hearted mamma. The eyes of the pair met
simultaneously, and there was a scene. Miss
Warde rushed forward to greet the new ar
rival He threw his arms about the hciress,
kissed her then and there. That settled it.
Madame Warde raved and declared the ac-
quaintance must end Mt once. but the couple
eluded her vigilance, fed to st. Paul and
were married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
SIR EDwIN'S IDEA

Sir Edwin Arnold has lately developed
a novel idea, in the execution of which he
proposes to enlist the cooperation and as
d necessity the subscriptions of the civil
lied world. Far off in the glittering
Orient-we believe it is in Siam-there is
&n ancient Buddhist temple. one of the
earliest shrines Of that faith known to
exist at present, and supposed to have
been established by the great Siddartha
himself This shrine, by the revolutions
OF time, has fallen into the hands of in
tegested and perverted Brahmins. Sir Ed
win now proposes to Christendom TO per-
1orm the act Of justice of restoring that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
JINGLES AND JOKELETS.

Rasper-This talk about Drvenforth and
| his rainmaking machines makes me tired. 1 have
a scheme that knocks it all hollow.
Sawyer-What is IL?
Rasper-I just leave my umbrella at home.-Lgs
The many gifts before us set
Wemust of course. admire
But mehow people never get
The things that they desire.
A Scientific Formula.-Jack-It's pretty
hard to guess girls age correctly.
Toni can tell you good way to find it out.
Jack-How?
Tom-Ask her, and then add one-third.-Rrp-,s
BGznr.
Judge-well, officer, who is this person
and what is she charged with?
Cficer-Sure. it's the Magnetic Girl" your
Honor. and she Is charged with electricity.-Puck.
'Hooray, whoop-eel
Ha-ha. He-hei
We're still among the living!'
Two pullets cried
Who had not died
In slaughter for Thanksgiving.
1T strikes me you're
Too premature -
Said hen who heard their fun,
Preserve your Doast
Until the roast
For Christmas dinners done. -
Dsnrsr Es,os.
QulQuunc-DO NOu tiiHh tHcEc ID any
danger that the Chicago Fair will collapse.
Wagg-Why the contrary, from what hear,
I should say they were on a very substantial foot
ing.-Boston Courier.
Joblots-There is one thing about heaven
that shall like immensely.
DIR. Thirdly-What is that?
Joblois-It won't be closed on Sunday.-Se1C Iork
Heruid
I'm saving up for Christmas now,
To CRAFTY my wife, for she
Is very anxious to present
Some truly handsome gift to me.
Puck.
Raggs-It was geese that once saved
Rome. was 1t noty
Jagzs-I believe So.
Jaggs-I wonder if that's why they named that
society of theirs the propagands:-Brooklya Eagle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

WITH citizens of the United States in
Mexico attending bull fights and at the same
time others in Canada going on moose-hunts,
it looks as if the national determination
that bovine slaughter shall go on is not linn
tied by zones of latitude or differences OF
temperature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

THE New York Republican Committee,
in indorsing the idea of Clarkson and Fassett
that Republicans must be disciplined into
reading Republican newspapers, made very
uncomplimentary indors ement of the Re-
publican organs. Perhaps the best explana-
tion of the necessity for such action is con-
veyed in the statement that Republicans
have to be urged to read their own party
DaDerS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

IT has been discovered in the Harleian
MSS, in the British Museum, that if Christ
mas fall on Friday the winter will be hard,
the spring early and the summer fine. II we
are to have a hard winter in the interval be-
tween this and an early spring Jack Frost
will have to be very busy for the next eight
weeks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Hon. a. 7. Ready.

Hon. A. T. Ready, for the past 30 years
one of the most prominent citizens of Tus-
carawas county, o., died at his home in New
Philadelphia yesterday, after one weeks ILL
ness with erysipelas and kidney trouble,
aged So years. Mr.. Ready represented his
district as Republican in the State Senate
from 1859 to 1861, and for three years during
the war was Provost Marshal. For the past
six years he has been Il director of the Tus-
carawas County Children's Home. He leaves
a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Judge }. b.
Waight, of Mt. Vernon, o., and one son,
John NJ. Ready.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
INDIAN RELICS UNEARTHED.
They Show Thst There Was an Intertribal
Trade Among the Aborigines.

Trade Among the Aborfgines.
MAYS LANDING, Dec 26.-Recent dis
coveries that have been made in this section
of valuable and ancient relics of the Indians
that at one time inhabited the State, are
attracting much interest from those inter-
ested in the study of the ancient tribes that
once hunted and fished in the wilds of South
Jersey. The relics found unquestionably
support the theory that intertribal trade
existed and was carried on extensively even
among the most remote tribe.
Among the articles found are many differ
ent specimens of war implements, including
tomahawks and perfectly formed spear and
arrow heads which were discovered in the
sand several inches below the surface COM
pletely'buried up, and where they had lain
for years. A shell mound is one of the most
interesting of these relics remaining of the
Indian villages. Many human bones were
also dug up there. Some of the most valu-
able specimens that have been found in
this settion have unfortunately been de-
stroyed. For many years boys and others
unaware of the value of these relics have
searched ever the old fields and have de-
stroyed nearly all they discovered, and but
q meager description can now be obtained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

THE proposal is heard in England to at
once provide for the bridegroom prince and
stimulate loyalty in India by making him
the next Viceroy of India. If he could be
made completely f1gurehead in governing
India. the plan might work. But we believe
that in the Indian system the Governor
General has a good deal to do.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

To the criticism that Uncle Jerry's de-
partment should have provided more appro-
pirate weather for Christmas, the Weather
Bureau can appeal for vindication to the
fact that it has been predicting colder
weather ever since last Tuesday, and it is
not its fault if the obstinate cold wave would
not turn up before Sunday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
A CHASE IN A NIGHTSHIRT.
Plucky Effort of a sleeping Car Passenge,
10 Recover His Stolen Clothes.

GENEVA, O., Dec. 26.-[SpecfdS IA laugh
able yet exciting incident occurred here
yesterday morning. Owing to freight
wreck on the Pittshurg, Fort Wayne and
Chicago road, the vestibule sleeper No. Il
was side-tracked here. At 6 O'Clock one of
the passengers was awakened. and looking
out saw man disappearing with his CLOTH
ing in his arms. In the pockets were several
hundred dollars of his money.
The traveller, without moments hesita-
tion, jumped from his berth, and, dressed in
his nightshirt alone, pursued the thief
yelling stop. Thiefr' at every bound
Finally the thief. seeing he was about to be
caught, dropped the clothing, and the
lightly-robed pursue- returned with it to the
car.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
THE Grand Trunk tunnel under the 81

THE Grand Trunk tunnel under the ST.
Clair river is demonstrating its usefulness.
as it is announced that % per cent of the
grain shipments from Chicago eastward are
carried through that route. If the esteemed
corporation advocates who wished Congress
to exclude the Canadian railways from the
carrying trade OF the United States had
succeeded in closing the outlet for one-third
the traffic of the Northwest, the aggravation
of the grain blockade would have been Of a
nature to hurt some one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
THE action of the Liverpool Chamber of

THE dOUfUII Vi tHe 'IIVtTpUUI OHdHUeI UI
Commerce against an exhibit at Chicago
provokes proposition on this side that
American shippers shall send their grain to
some other port than Liverpool This is
almost as silly as the Liverpool idea. The
only reason why American products go to
Liverpool is that they are marketed there
more economically and promptly than at
other ports. So long as that is the case the
American shipments will continue to go
there. When any other port can offer bet
ter inducements than Liverpool trade will
go there: but changing the course Of ship
ments as matter of spite chiefly hurts the
people who do it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

AN example of the difficulty which some
people find in properly bearing the JOY
which comes with the acquisition of sudden
fortune is cited by the New York Sun in the
case of young man iii Minnesota, who, on
learning of his accession to fortune, and
receiving a remittance of $4,000, promptly
spent the money on a debauch that killed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Obituary Notes.

GENERAL w. RAYMOND LEE died yesterday
morning ut Boston, aged 81.
JAMES H. ALGEE, Il well-known newspaper
man ana ut one time editor of an afternoon
paper in Memphis, died late Thursday night
tho grip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

GEORGE ELIOT says: ''Those who trust
us educate us:'' TO which a cotemporary OBJ
jects that in business experience, it is the
other way. Still it cannot dispute the fact
that in its sense, the education asserted in
George Eliot's say is liberal one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

THE discoveries of smuggled pictures by
the Treasury agents is given a publicity
which suggests the awful doubt whether
some one is not taking this means to obtain
reputation for a lot OF alleged old masters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Wanamaker,s Private secrit;

Wanamaker's Private SECRETARY Weds.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 26.-MarsheII Cush-
ing, Postermaster General Wanamaker's
Private Secretary, was married here yester-
day to Mrs. Belle Mcbride Palmer, a wealthy
widow of Washington
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

THE circulation of paragraph that Will
lam Norris will be the Poet Laureate to sue
ceed Tennyson, provokes an inquiry as to
the nature of the influences which will in
duce royalty to favor u socialist poet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
How to Relieve Thestergoers,

Cleveland Plain Dealer.1
The best solution of the big hat question
in theaters would be for gentlemen to all
wear sombreros during the performance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Illinois Is Satisfied.

Chicago G1obe.1
Illinois was highly honored yesterday by
having two of her sons, Springer and Dur
borrow, made chairmen of important House
committees
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

This issue of THE DISPATCH contains
60 pages, made mp of THREE PARTS.
Failure on the part of Carriers, Agents.
Neusdealers or Newsboys to supply patrons
with 4 Complete Number should be prompt
" reported to this Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

STILL the impression has strong hold
on the people that Mr.. Elkins is the tie
blest or unblest-that binds two Presidential
booms in harmony.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

PoSTAGE-AH persons who mail the
Sunday issue of The Dispatch to friends
should bear in mind the fact that the post
age thereon is Two (e) Cents. All doubl,
and triple number copies of The Dispatch
require a 2-cent stamp to insure prompt
delivery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

T9lsalta7p contributors should keep copies Of
u77jc'cS II compensation is desired the pyfc.
e7pccfcd g4US te named The cotoTesy Of re-
I5r-r;nJ rejected manuscripts sciU be e7teR6e6
ts]ea stp3rps for that purpose arc incloSed, bW
L1e E3i;9r OF THE DISPATCH 'ciU Un6er no cir
c1na0aceS BE- responsible for TIE care OF 'o'solic
ftc5 manuscripts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

THE approach Of winter weather only
emphasizes the fact that Uncle Jerry's Re-
publican management got in the cold wave
too late for Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
More Caustic Than Crisp.

Boston Herald.J
caustic than he is crisp.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Generals Reduced to the Ranks.

St. Louis Rcpublic.1
The Generals of the Tariff Reform move
ment are reduced to the ranks, and the Con-
scripts are in the saddle.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-12-18

Free rabbit lunch at Theodore Free'st
Seventh avenue and Twelfth street. to-
morrow night. He has also lot of fire
| chickens, geese and turkeys which will
be disposed of.
AS usual. the book store of r. Cramp-
| ton s. Co is the fsvorite trading place for
holiday goods. A greater variety of
choice books and other suitable articles
for gifts can be found there.
The funeral Of the late Frederick Her
man was held yesterday Afternoon. Rev.
w. S. Marquis officiating. The pail
bearers were Peter Nichols. Will Sears,
w. Baker. Frank Qusyle, Charles Daily
and August Nissen
When purcha sing holiday GOODS in the
jewellery line we call your special stten-
ton to the grand display of genuine Bo
heuian garnets in brooches, earrings, and
necklaces. etc, to be st en- at Woltmann's.
He has also one of the finest displays 10
be seen in diamonds and other articles in
the jewelry line, which are all new and
tasty.
At present and during the disability of
DR. Peck, the medical work of the Rock
Island road is in the hands OF DR. W. D.
Middleton. of Davenport. No successor
to the lamented surgeon mischief has
been appointed. Mr.. Gable is in Nsw
York and nothing will BE- done in that
matter till his return. There is, as yet,
not al intimstion of the name of the ap-
pointee.
Thursday afternoon the Davenport &
Rock Island railway company began the
work Of removing the curve that con
meets The Main and Second street tracks.
This IS presumably preliminary to the
Abandonment of the loop lines. The &C.
ton o. the couOcil in ordering an ordi-
nance prepared resembling the ordinance
granting the franchise of these lines has
been the town topic today. The general
expression seems TO be one of satisfaction
that this has been done. The course 10
be taken by the company in the matter
has not yet appeared. Davenport Demo
ocrat.
The will of the late William Genung,
OF Coe, was admitted to probate in the
county court this morning. 1t was dated
Nov. 2. 1890 and was witnessed by E.
b. Stone and George d. Moore, and
names his wife, Elizabeth Genung, as
executrix. |. directs that after his debts
have all been settled, all real estate and
personal property shall belong 10 his wife
so long as she reinsins his widow. AT
the time OF her death or remsrriage the
Will specifies how the property shall be
divided among his heirs. The estate is
composed of about 260 acres of land and
about $2 500 worth of personal pr D.
erty