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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
P1TTsBURG WEDNESDAY AUGUST 70 IS


The complaint of the London Times
that the action of the Mckinley act in de-
creasing the exports Of manufactured
articles from Great Britain has acted un-
fa'=orably to English trade, will not be re-
cetyed in this country as evidence at all
unfayorable to the practical effects of that
act To such an Indictment Of the legis-
lation in question the people Of the United
States can reply In TOUchstO7oe's phrase that
there was no thought of serving British
Interests when the act was passed.
Nevertheless there should be some
weight given to the assertion of the Times
that this effect. possibly larger at present
than In the future. As THE DISPATCH
has always said, it is still premature to
draw from the statistics exact conclusions
as to the effect of the bill The decrease
in English exports at present is largely the
reaction from the heavy rush of exports
sent TO this country in advance of the
taking effect of the law. Until the sur
plus brought into this country under that
impetus is consumed the exact readjust-
ment of trade relations with foreign coun-
tries cannot be stated from the figures.
The latter nall OIL TINS year s imports ana
exports will he more reliable guide than
the first half; the first six months of next
year will be more clearly indicative of the
effect of the law than any period of this
year.
1t may be well to await future statistics,
therefore, before forming definite state
mentS of the changes in international
trade from this enactment Even then
the course of trade in future years may
show that England will suffer as great
losses of trade as result of Secretary
Blaine's establishment of reciprocal trade
relations with the South American repub-
lies as from any alterations in the duties
on goods brought from Great Britain to
this country. The news that the McKin-
ley act is doing its duty meantime is cheer
ing, to say the least
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
OUR MAIL POUCH.
Interesting Facts About Volcanoes.
70 the Editor Of the Dispatch:

Interesting Facts About Volcanoes.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
was talking with party Of frienos re-
Gently about volcanoes. We all thought
there were not over 80 in the world, and
none Of us could name more than half q
dozen. became deeply interested in the
question, and took the first opportunity of
looking it up. was very much;surprised to
find that there are altogether $50 volcanoes
In the world. Australia has no known vol
canoes, but in North America there are 20,
In Central America 25, in South America 81.
in Asia "a, in Africa 10. making total of 116
on the continents, the remainder being in
sular. As rule, they are not isolated, but
are found In systems. One great chain,
comp Using Yesuvins, Etna, Stromboli, Vul-
cano and others, Is found in the Mediter-
ranean. Another extends down the West
African Coast. The two greatest systems
form the Eastern and Western boundaries
of the Pacific, the former extending along
the Western coast OF the Americas, the lat
ter beginning in the peninsula of KANT
chatka, where there are u close together,
and extending down the coast of Asia and
through the South Pacific Islands to the
Antartio regions. East and west OF this
great chain extend two branches, the first
through the Navigator, Friendly and Eliza
beth Islands, the second through Java,
almost to the coast of Burmah. The
leading volcanic range comprises not
only the Kamtchatka and Japanese vol
canoes, but four active vents in New
Guinea, number in New Britain, the Solo
mon Islands and the New Hebrides, several
in New Zealand and Mounts Erebus and
Terror in the Antarctic zone. The Amer
lean system comprises 81 active vents in the
Aleutian Islands, several in Alaska and
British Columbia and two or three in the
United States.
Throughout the Rocky MouE tains there
are frequent evidences of volcanic action in
comparatively recent times, and in the
Andes hundreds of extinct volcanoes are
found. The beStknown volcanoes are not
the highest. Vesuvius Is but 8 975 feet above
the sea: Hecla, 1870; Stromhroli, 5000, while
LEtna is 1854. In contrast, with these are
Iahams, in Peru, 5000 feet: Tlullaillac, in
Chile, 81 900; Arequipa, Peru 20 500; Cayambi,
Ecuador, l9.sl3 Cotopaxi, $500; Mount st.
Elias, 1880; Popocatapeti, II ss4. Twenty
four known volcanoes each exceed 10000
feet in height. The isolated volcanoes, ap-
parently unconnected with any system, are
those of Iceland, group said to exist in the
heart of Siberia, group mentioned as be-
ing located in China, and the Sandwich
Island group.
thought perhaps the above facts would
prove as Interesting to your readers as they
did to me. F. +. W.
PTTTsBURG, Aug. IL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
COMPLAINTS OF THE FARMERS,
Chautauqua Visitors Learn How They May
Be Done Away with.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.1
CHAUTAUoUA, Aug 1.-THE Summer City"
was treated to little of everything to-day.
A heavy rain storm changed the tempera-
ture, and the drowning of DIR. Moffett, of
Cleveland, saddened the people. The prin-
cipal lecture of the day was delivered by
Prof. Edward W. Bemis, Of Vanderbilt Uni
versity. His subject was: Complaints Of
the Farmer and Wage Garner" Said the
speaker, "the farmer complains chiefly Of
the fall in price of his products since 1910,
which renders it difficult to pay off his mort
cages and thinks the remedy would be a
large increase of money in the form of free
coinage of silver and more paper money.
Now an agreement of international BIZ
metalism could be effected between this
country. Germany, England and the Latin
Union Free Coinage of Silver would be safe
and desirable. Undoubtedly the world
would be benefited by such an increase of
money from year to year as would keep gen.
eral prices from falling as they have during
the past 20 years. But for us to increase our
money, faster than at present, would first
alarm the bank and loan agencies so that for
q while credit would be harder to get than
now.
The best means of helping the farmer
through legislation consist in, first, reform
of taxation so as to divide the burden of
supporting the Government among all
Glasses of society according to ability to pay.
InlS WOulU Involve progressive inheritance
and income taxes and to some extent, rent
taxes and the removal of almost all the
mortgages and personal property taxes;
second, a vast improvement in the country
roads: third, taxation of cities more than
now, for the support of a better grade of
country schools, On expense not so easily
borne by the country as by the city, and a
profitable expenditure for the city, since 1t
Is fed with energetic population by the
rural districts and therefore is concerned in
their elevation; fourth, restriction of the
immigration of cheap competing foreign
farmers into this free western land and the
refusal of our Government, for a while, to
still further lower agricultural prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Crowns Not All Alike.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What is the difference in the State coronets
worn by the various grades of the British
nobility. PL.W.
PITTsBURG, Aug. II.
1.-THE crown of the English sovereign has
two diadems at right angles, arched over the
cap, and surmounted by ball and cross
The crown of the Prince Of Wales has but
one diadem, while the coronet has fieur-de-
lis and four crosses in its circumference
The coronets of other princes consist of a
velvet cap turned up with ermine and sur
mounted by gold ball, but having no dia-
dem. A dukes crown is a velvet cap, the
coronet being jeweled golden circle with
eight strawberry leaves. The crowns OF
mobiles of lower rank differ in trif1ing particu-
lars, chiefly in the number of leaves, pearls
or jewels employed in decoration.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
The Great and Wise Socrates,

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
Why was Socrates called the "wisest and
greatest of mankind" and who was the
author? READER
P1TTsBURG, August H.
tThese exact words may have been applied
to Socrates. The chances are, though that
there is an error either in the person or in
the quotatation. Milton, in paradise Re-
gained" speaks of Socrates as the man
Whom well inspired the oracle pronounced wisest
of men.
1t may be that the questioner has the quo
tation confounded in his mind with these
lines from Pope's Essay on Man.:
If parts allure thee think how Bacon shined
The wisest brightest, meanest of mankind.
Socrates has been considered the most
powerful intellect among all the philoso-
pliers of antiquity except Aristotle.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Henderson Il. Davis.

Henderson E. Davis died Monday at the
home of his son-in-law, Edwin A. Graft. 80 West
ern avenue, Allegheny, after stroke of paralysis.
He was In his 10th year, and born and raised
the Northside. Judge Hugh Davis, his father,
was Burgess of Allegheny in 1879 and 1880. and
United States Marshal of this district under Presi-
dent Monroe Henderson Davis was the Youngest
son and the last surviving member of the family.
Since the death of his wife several years ago he
has made his home with his daughter. He leaves
an unmarried daughter, and his only son, Hugh
R., is connected with the Standard Oil Company at
Washington City. The deceased was at one time
one of the city's most wealthy residents, and was
always foremost In movements calculated to pro-
mote the city's interests. Mr.. Davis was MEM
Der of the Mcclure Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon,
and the interment is private.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
RHYMES AND RHYNKLES.


The slugger who slugs and adorns fellow
pugs,
Till their features with ruby do gush,
Deserveth that part in the language of art
Which dubs him knight of the brush"
Boston Courier.
Brobson-What two kinds of men meet in
the early morning hours?
Craik-I'm sure don't know.
Brobson-Why, the hardy of toll and the
tardy sons of Hoyle, of course.-Neto York Herald.
On winning a prize the runner is bent
Who speeds down the rural lane?
No, he's suburban resident
And is running to catch his train.
-Eelo York Press.
"Smithkins is fine fellow. When was
visiting him yesterday at New Utrecht he invited
me to 20 to the theater. on the spot
He was safe enough. There is no theater on the
spot.-Brookly71 Eagle.
There are many better singers
In this big round world of ours,
But few who can excel her
In their provoke-al powers.
Ho ,hfn0ton Post.
Sunday School Teacher-Phlraoh prom
ised Joseph's brethren they should have the fat OF
the land What is 1t to possess the fat Of the lsndp
New Boy (from OhiO)-To be member of the
standard OIL Company, l reckon.-Chtcd00 Trtb-
tae.
The Greeks and the Romans, tho they were
Famed in the arts of war and peace,
Scarce knew of butter. 'Tls ne'er met
In all the works of ancient Greece.
-PhiLddelphtG Times,
doesn't it fire your soul and fill your
heart with enthusiasm to be on the old Virginia
soil ?'' said the man who brims over with enthusi-
asm.
well yes, :" replied the old settler, IT dunno
but It does although Virginia soil is pretty much
like any other. 1t all depends on where yer farm
is located.-Detrott Free Press.
eyes, eourtship's pretty expensive thing,
He said, with feeble attempt At laughter,
Though it isn't the cost of the engagement ring
But the treats and the things that follow after.
-Neto York Press.
"What is that organist playing ?" asked
De Kicque as he went into church.
Its a selection from Handel"
''Humph; they ought to put q sign on the
organ
'swhat kind Of q sign f'
.'Handel with care.' Washington StGrs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Charles yelling.

Charles yelling, for forty years the edi-
tor of the Jamaica Farmer, died in Jamaica Sunday
night of heart failure. He 66 years old and he
learned the printing trade in the Farmer Office He
got control of the paper in 1851 In 1851 he was ap-
pon ted Postmaster of Jamaica by Abraham Lin
coin. He was removed by President johnson.
President Grant reappointed him Postmaster
and he held the office until the election of Garfield
He leaves widow and an adopted daughter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
IGNORED HIS sONs-IN-LAW.
A Queer Will Which VIII BE the Subject
of a Battle in Court.

OF q battl6 COurI.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
RoUNDoUT, Aug. n.-As was expected, the
will of the late Millionaire Thomas Cornell
has become a serious bone OF contention.
Mr.. Cornell died a little over a year ago,
leaving an estate variously estimated at
from $3, ,000, 600 to So, 100000 The phraseology
of the will made it one of the most remark
able documents of its kind ever recorded in
this State. He left his vast estate to the
children Of Samuel d. Coy Kendall, the
President of the Cornell Steamboat Com
pany, after providing for his widow, and to-
tally ignored his sons-in- law Robert B. Car
penter, of New York, and S. d. Coy Kendall,
of this city.
Edwin Young has just made an interme-
diate accounting as trustee of the estate,
covering a period of about year. The
matter has been up before Surrogate Car
penrer for the past two days. The account
ing shows that s1.4oe,00o has been received
and disbursed by Trustee Young during that
period. Counsellor Cardoza has filed a list
of so objections to the accounting. Mr.. Car
penter who is managing his wife's interests,
is convinced that the Coy Kendalls are being
amply provided for in the management of
the estate.
Further hearing was set down for next
Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
When Several Famous Men Died.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
What were the dates of the deaths of
johnson, Grant, Arthur, Tilden, Seymour
and Hancock? +. p. l..
ALLEGHENY, August II.
[Johnson died July 81, 1875: Grant, July %,
1885; Arthur, November 1s, 1886; Tilden,
August A, 1886; Seymour, February IL, 1886,
and Hancock, February Q, 1861
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
THE difficulty experienced by our es-

THE difficulty experienced BY our es-
teemed contemporary, Minister Charles
Emory Smith, in heading off the Pennsylva-
mia Blaine boom, is illustrated by the fact
that his last effort is simply plea for post
ponement Don't be in such a hurry"
writes Mr.. Smith, "Why precipitate an
issue which properly belongs to next May3"
Give us time and perhaps in the next nine
months we may produce Harrison boom
from some mysterious quarter. Mr.. Smiths
effort is sarnest, but it is gradually simmer
ing down to small proportions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Laws on Naturalization.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Being desirous of becoming a citizen of
the United States, would feel obliged if
you would explain the naturalization law.
l have been in this country but one year,
and am just turn 20. Please inform me if
any being under age will be to my advan-
tage. SUBSCRIBER.
PITT8BURG, August 10.
IF youth comes to this country alone
when he is 10 years of age he can secure his
naturalization papers when he reaches his
2lst year without waiting five years. If his
father comes with him and is naturalized it
is not necessary for the son to take out pa
papers.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
It Is a Legal Tender.


To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Is the silver dollar legal tender for all
debts, public and private, and for all
amounts? What is meant by its demone-
tization in 1873? P. II. S.
BRADDoCK, August 10.
1.-THE silver dollar has legal tender capac-
ity unlimited as to amount and sort of debt.
Its coinage w3s discontinued in 1873, but was
renewed in 1873. That is, this coin was de-
monetized at the earlier date and remone-
tiZed at the latter.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
MUSIC AND MIRTH.
The Fifth Free Concert in the Allegheny
Parks, and Other Pleasures.

Parks, and Other Pleasures.
This evening the fifth of the delightful
free concerts in the Allegheny parks will be
given. 1t promises to be even more enjoy
able than the former ones. The programme
will consist of vocal and instrumental music
OF light order Through the kindness OF
the kaufmanns the instrumental music mas
been provided. They have secured the
Grand Army Band for this evenings con-
cert.
THE Ladies' Auxiliary Society of the
Southside Hospital is making extensive
preparations for lawn fete to be given at
the beautiful residence of Mrs. j. Med
Bryer, on Mt. Oliver next Tuesday evening.
A unique entertainment by school children
Will be pleasant feature of the occasion.
The hospital is in great need of assistance,
ana tne returns of the lawn fete Will De
added to the fund,
MRS. DUTroN, Past President of Ladies'
Aid No. 90, S. of ", and chairlady OF the
Grand Army Day Committee, requests the
presence Of all the members of Aids Nos q s.
21 and Star, to make t1nal arrangements for
serving the refreshments to the veterans
and their friends on Tuesday, the 18th, at
Rock Point.
EARLY In September the Epworth League
of Mckeesport District, Pittsburg Confer
ence, M. E. Church, will meet in annual ses-
sion at West Newton. Preparations are be-
ing made to entertain nearly 100 guests by
the people of West Newton.
Social Chatter.
THE Fairaugh Social, of Allegheny, will
hold picnic at Windsor Park on Saturday.
THE wedding of Miss Lena Reeg and Mr..
Gustaye Ludwig, of Allegheny, is to take
place tomorrow evening.
ALLEGHENY COUNCIL No. %, Daughters OF
Liberty, held its third annual picnic at
Windsor Park yesterday
THE third annual lawn fete of West Belle
vue Council Jr. o. U. A. NJ will take place
at windsor Park Thu sday, August q.
THE first annual reception of the Violet
Social Club is scheduled for Monday, Sep
tember p, at Masonic Hall, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
The Grand Lodge Finds the Order in a
Good Financial Condition.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
ERIE, Aug 1.-THE Grand Legion of the
Select knights of America met to-day, every
legion in Pennsylvania and Ohio being rep
resented. The election and installation OF
officers resulted as follows: Grant Com
mander, J. NJ. Todd. Duquesne Legion No.
10; Grand Vice Commander, W. P. Atkinson,
of Erie; Grand Lieutenant Commander, C. II.
Near, Youngsto wn; Grand Recorder. Will
c. V. Leurs, OF the Tolksbiaft; G. S. B., G. NJ
Draher Allegheny; G. s. p, John Clapie,
New Castle: G. J. r, A. w. Drollinger, Allie
gheny; G. G., w. F. Burdett, Pittsburg; G. n.
E., DR.. L. d. Balliett Dubois; G. Trustee, d.
Zugsmith, Pittsburg.
The Finance Committee reports the
orders financial affairs in excellent condi-
tion, and is now paying $1,000 beneficiary
certificates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THE Greathead tunnel in London was
built as san.experiment, being the first un-
derground railway to be operated by cleo
tricity. The results have been more than
successful, and have demonstrated that for
local underground transit electricity is the
ideal motor. The results of the experiment
indicate what will be the complete solution
of the transit problem in cities of such pop
uIation as to make the surface lines made
nnafe-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Letter Will Be Forwarded.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please state through your valuable paper
if a letter addressed to the San Francisco
postoffice officials be mailed in Pittsburg
with an addressed envelope inside, will
they forward same to destination? +. Fox.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 10.
1.-THE letter will be forwarded unless it be
a scheme to send it around the world in
which case it would be returned, as the pos
tai authorities have decided against per-
mitting the mails being used for that pur-
DOse1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
WORK ON THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Four Interested States Reject the Four
Leaf Glover Building Plan.

Leaf Glover Building Plan.
CHICAGO, Aug. u.-Work on the Worlds
Fair buildings is being pushed rapidly for
ward. The Woman's building will be ready
for roofing by September /. The terraces
for the Fisheries building is completed, and
also the dredging of the lagoon. The canal
is practically finished and the central basin
is we'll under way. The preliminary work on
the Naval Exhibit is also progressing salts
factorily, and $50 feet of railway track have
been laid during the week. The foundation
of the Electrical Exhibit building is COM
menced.
The Eastern steamship lines are subscrib-
ing for Exposition stock freely. Some time
ago an attempt was made to have the States
Of Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan
consolidate their exhibits under one roof.
Architects drew plans for structure which
took the shape of four-leafed clover, and
each one of the States was to be assigned q
leaf Representatives of the State Worlds
Fair Commissions of the States named met
here this morning to consider the matter,
but quickly decided against the plan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Information for Possible Elopers.

To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
Please inform me through THE DISPATCH
Mt what age woman can secure u license to
marry in Ohio without consent of parents:
also of West Virginia. A. TRAVELLER
IRWIN, Pa, August 10.
In both States u woman becomes of age
at Is, and if resident of the State can Sc
cure license without her parents consent.
If she goes from Pennsylvania OF any other
State where the limit is fixed at q years,
she must reach that age before a license can
be secured
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THE declaration at the Chautauqua dress
reform meeting that "corsets have filed
more graves than whisky" was doubtless
correct. But it failed to note the parallelism
between the two agents of destruction In
the injury the victims of both suffer by
getting too tight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THE statement from the San Luis Rey
region, san Diego county. CAL, that a
settlement of Mission Indians, whose
ancestors have cultivated the lands on
which they lived for over a century, are now
to be driven from their homes, shows that
the robbery which Helen Hunt told so
forcibly in ramona is going on, and will
continue so long as the Indians have any
land which the white people want.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Major W. w. Carter.

Major w. w. Carter, of Brazil, Ind, one
of Indiana politicians and lawyers. is dead. He
had been afflicted with brain trouble for over a
wear. Several months ago he grew worse, and was
taken to the asylum at indianapolis. In 1868 Mr..
VOORHEES, and was beaten by small maJority. He
was appointed Revenue Collector by President
Arthur which position he held for three years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THERE is instruction and satisfaction in
in the information that It has become neces-
sary for General R. A. Alger to organize an
exploring party to hunt for his lost boom.
The boom wouldnot be worth hunting If 1t
were not for the suspicion that some of his
Doodle has disappeared with It.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THE report that kindling wood COM
bination is organized in New York indicates
that the trust spirit bears in mind the
classic motto and in time of scorching heat
prepares to squeeze long suffering public
in cold weather
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

THE horror of numerous esteemed cotem-
poraries over the fact that some of the Bos-
ton dress reformers are going to adopt a
street costume with short skirts, consorts ill
with the recent vigorous demonstrations by
the same class that the stage and bathing
costumes with even shorter skirts are en-
tirely modest and becoming.