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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
SWEETS OF SOCIETY.

Interesting Amateur Theatricals = Several
Weddings That Took Place Yesterday
A Green and White Farewell to Mrs.
Perin-The Social Chatter of a Day.
Parthe,,ia, the quaint, the naive, the loving
the devoted, the brave heroine in the play Of
"Ingomar." was essayed last evening in
Mt. Washington Library Hall by
Miss Edith Smithson. with an ANA
teur support of popular young people
The hall was comfortably filled with a
charitabl inclined audience that showed its
appreciation of little bits of acting and pretty
scenes savoring of the artistic, by vigorous ap-
plause, and kindly suppressed the laughter and
mirth to which some intensely ludicrous scenes
were conducive.
ing character, and with cleyerness portrayed
the various emotions of the character repre-
sented, appearing at all times to advantage,
and occasionally rising far above the ordi-
personated by Mrs. Aiiisoa Myers. was
less pleasing. the lady extinguishing herself as
even an amateur star by the swoon she at
tempted in the second act. Miss Imogene
Williams. as Theano, was decidedly negative,
even In the most thrilling parts of the play.
Sam Williams, as Polyd0r. the rich merchant,
1aiied to inspire the audience with the same
disgust which PdrthentG evinced for him, as
his makeup was not sufficiently disagreeable
or strong to prevent the genuine and original
man overshadowing the assumed character.
a. .
and dignifed Ifmdrch of Mdssiltd, and had a
royal guard equal to his greatness. j. 9.
Kober, as InQonlGr. was in appearance not the
traditional savage chief of the hwless Al
lemani, but rather an exaggerated edition of
Little Lord Fduntleroy, with his soft. flowing,
golden locks. that strangely contrasted with
the more properly correct straight black hair
Of the members of his band. His acting,
however, was quite redeeming, and the meek
ness and gullibility with which he rumbled
into the compromising state of love with the
fair maiden was truly refreshing. r. C. Shep-
lar however, excepting Miss Smirhson, carried
off the honoTs Of the performance as Myron,
the slave, his conception Of the character be-
ing very realistic.
The play, as whole, was an actual tesr-
mony of what amateurs may do with careful
training. such as Miss Smithson has given. and
with few naturalisms. such as "Parthenia, is
your basket over therer' spoken behind the
curtain and distinctly audible to the audience,
passed Oft with surprising smoothness. The
orchestra was under the leadership of P.
Schwartz, and j. c. Kober was an efficient
stage manager and costumer. The play was
given as testimonial benefit to Miss Smithson,
who has so ably assisted and worked for the
library interests. and the popularity of the
young lady was apparent from the large audi
ence that greeted her appearance. IL will be
repeated again this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
SENATORIAL CHANGES.

When all the returns are in, the United
States Senate will hardly recognize itself.
1t will not be SO badly disfgured as the
House by the political buzz saw which was
set whirring SO viciously last November.
but it will show scars. Farwell was beaten
for the nomination in Illinois yesterday by
Oglesby. Senator Farwell spent a great
deal of time and energy, some folks say
money as well, to secure his reelection, but
failed even of nomination. Mr.. Blair was
equally unfortunate in New Hampshire,
Mr.. Gallinger securing the nomination on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
CHANGE THE PRISON SYSTEM

Some radical changes should be made in
the prisons and relorma:ory institutions Of
this country. Our so-called retormatory
institutions, with some few exceptions, are
not reiormatory at all. 1t is a matter of
record that people ''sent up" for minor
ofenses rarely benefit from the warning of
greater punishment, but return in time for
another sentence. IL is the almost universal
testimony of persons connected with penal
institutions, and of those who have made
any study of the subject that prisoners are
not benefited by commitment, but instead
begin again to prey upon the community as
soon as they are liberated.
There are two explanations of this fully
authenticated fact. The one most fire.
ouently heard is that these persons are nat
urallv depraved and not amenable to cor
rective influences. The other is that our
system of dealing with criminals is radically
wrong, and lowers their moral tone instead
Of raising it. There may be something in
the time-honored claim of natural depravity,
10 doubt it applies in some cases in the
fullest degree. On the other hand observed
facts leave no doubt of the effectiveness of
our system. Those with depraved tastes
are given the fullest opportunity to develo p
them instead of being subjected to inf1u-
ences which tend to weaken such tastes.
Solitary confinement is prescribed in the
worst class of crimes, only, in the case of
those sent to the penitentiary. Those con-
Ficted of minor crimes are herded together.
Even the penitentiary candidate is put IN
the county prison, to await trial, with the
prisoner arrested upon suspicion of having
committed some minor offense against the
law Thus far it is all right. 1t is pre-
sumed that a man is innocent until he is
proven guilty. But innocent and guilty,
young and old, male and female, are thrown
into one common society in the county Jail.
Here is where the wrong is oone., If soli-
tary confinement was the rule at this end OF
the criminal scale some good might result
from the penal system. But the old and
hardened criminal is permitted to poison
the comparatively innocent youth. What
ever of natural depravity there may be In
the young victim, may be there planted
with the seeG of wickedness that will newt
ably bring the culprit back to the bar OF
Justice with graver crime to answer for.
Even if no evil be done during the term
Of confinement, in the way of instruction in
crime, there are serious possibilities contin-
gent upon the association and acquaintance
of the prisoners. An innocent boy, arrested
upon suspicion, may become acquainted
with desperate criminals while confined in
jaiI awaiting the trial which shall vindicate
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Social Chatter.

SIGHTS by the Way; or Travel in Europe"
was the subject of lecture delivered last
evening by William H. Graham. in the rooms
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department Of
the Y. NJ. C. A, Twenty-eighth street. Mr..
Graham is pleasing and Interesting speaker,
and entertained his large audience in an in
str uctive and delightful manner
A LECTURE by Rev. ]. F. Regis Canevin
next Sunday evening is treat in store The
subject is 'The Catholic Church and the Col
ored Race" and it is to be given for the benefit
of ST. Benedict the Moor's Conference of st.
Vincent de Paul, at Holy Trinity School. cor
ner Fulton and Center street.
The Woman's Committee for the Press Club
Conference met yesterday afternoon and per-
fected arrangements for the entertainment of
the coming distinguished lady visitors. Mrs.
c. l. Wade, as Chairman. and Miss Virginia
Hyde officiated as Secretary.
THE growth of Pittsburg as an art center is
shown by the fact that teachers are locating
here Miss Malady and Mr.. Mallow are the
lates. arrivals. The former teaches singing,
while the latter gives dramatic instruction.
A MUSICAL and literary entertainment will
be given in Orpheus Hall Wednesday evening,
January 28. by the East End Musical Club, G.
K. A programme of unusual interest Will be
presented.
AsKATING party from Allegheny. composed
of members of the Panthopean Literary So
ciety and their lady friends, enjoyed Silver
Lake last evening. and afterward dined at
Kuhn's..
REV. T. A. BALLANTYNE and his bride will
be rendered a reception this evening by The
members of the Bingham Street NJ. E. Church,
of which Rev. Mr.. Ballautyne is pastor.
ANY number of wee ones will congregate at
Mrs. DIR. Huselton's elegant home this evening,
where merry childhood will be entertained by
the petite of the family.
MRS. VAN WAGoNNER, of Kingston. N. Y,
will in all probability accept the position of
supervisor of drawing in the Pittsburg schools.
MISS FANNIE YOUNG. of Fifth avenue. Oak
land. will give dancing reception to her young
friends this evening.
THE United Hebrew Relief Society gave its
first annual ball last evening at New Turner
Hall.
AN enjoyable concert was given in st.
Martins Church, in the West End, last even
ing.
THE social event of the day is the tea given
this afternoon by Mrs. William H. Burt.
A LUNCHEON will be given to-day by Mrs.
]. L. Garner, of Fifth avenue.
MISS MAMIE JONES, of Roup, gives a pro-
gressivs euchre this evening.
THE East End German gave cotillsn at the
Linden Club last evening.
THE entertainment at the Second Presby.
terian Church tonight.
MRS. A. s. NJ. MORGAN entertains friends
this afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
second ballot. Every indication from Kan
sas is in the direction of Ingalls, defeat.

DR.. KocH's lymph is now public prop
erty. The disclosure of the composition and
preparation of the lymph may be taken as an
evidence that DR.. Koch is finally convinced of
its efficacy as remedy for tuberculosis. in
some of its forms at least. The disclosure may
have been hastened, in some degree. by the
bitter attack of Prof. virchow, but it is not
probable even that would have moved DIR.
Koch to make the secret public before he was
satisfied with his experiments. The full value
of the remedy must be determined by time. 1t
is certain 1t has value. The declarations of
Prof. Virchow may lose some force by being
attributed to feeling engendered during the
quarrels over the late Emperor's malady.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
A NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT
Was the Afternoon Tea Given Yesterday by
Mrs. Andrew Fleming.

Was the Afternoon Tea Given Yesterday by
Mrs. Andrew Fleming.
The afternoon tea given yesterday by Mrs.
Andrew Fleming was notable social event,
the beautiful home on Western avenue being
respondent with floral decorations, and
thronged with ladies of high degree. The
various apartments. each furnished and hung
in distinctive colors. were adorned with cut
flowers of the same hue. The parlor, dainty
and elegant in delicate pink and light blue,
was fragrant with the modest violet and pink
carnations, the library golden in effect, with its
canary-sinted paper, carpet and upholstering,
was heavy with the perfume of exquisite yell
low roses in baskets and bouquets. The dining
room was rich and warm, with its red tints. and
carnations of the same color, mingled with ar
tistic carelessness in and among maiden hair
fern.
The affair was given by Mrs. Fleming in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Fell, of
philadelphia, who was attired in an elaborate
costume of black silk tulle, with handsome
yellow ostrich feather trimming. The hostess
was attired in magnificent gray silk toilet,
trimmed at neck and sleeves with point lace.
bevy of society ladies assisted in receiving.
Kuhn catered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

SENSIBLE methods have done wonders
with the hostile Indians. There is every indica-
tion that they will all surrender without
further bloodshed, though the troops are keep
ing sharp lookout for treachery. When they
shall be peacefully settled about the agencies
again it will be worth while to not forget the
lessons dearly learned regarding the proper
treatment of the redskins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS UNITED.

Silver Wedding Anniversary of Major and
Mrs. r. j. Taggart Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Taggart. of Palo Alto
street, Allegheny, celebrated their silver we'd
ding last evening in a delightful manner. hav-
ing invited numerous friends to assist them in
the observance. The host Major Taggart, is a
man associated with both civil and worldly war,
being the son of Rev. Samuel faggart d. D.,
and a brother of Rev. Samuel Taggarr. the gen.
eral organizer of the Y. M. G. A, and having
served with distinction in the War of the Re-
bellion. Mrs. Tagyart does not take back
seat. either. in ancestry, being the daughter of
Colonel W. w. McNulty. of the First Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry, and great granddaughter of
Major General Williamson, a prominent mill
tary figure of early history.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taggart were the recipients of
many handsome presents, both from their
friends and their four children, who were pres
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Welded IN HAZELw00D.

Pretty Ceremonies at the Nuptials of Mr.
Bowman and Miss McKibben.
Numerous Pittsburgers were guests at the
Bowman-McKibben wedding in Hazelwood
last evening, when Miss Margaret McKibben
became the bride of William L. s. Bowman.
The wedding was solemnized in the Hazelwood
Presbyterian Church at o'clock, and was wit
messed by large and stylish assemblage. com.
posed of friends of the young people, who are
both deservedly popular.
A reception at the home of the brides
parents followed the wedding. where an abund-
apce of flowers, with music. and a supper,
laid by Kennedy, served to make the even
ing very enjoyable. The young couple will be
sat home" after February Is on Mobile street,
HazehNood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Downing,

Mrs. Elizabeth Downing died yesterday at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. McDaniels in
Philadelphia at the age of ss years. Mrs. Down.
ing resided in Phiadel phia for rs years. She was
the mother of four children: Mrs. McDaniels
James T Downing, Superintendent of the Con-
solldated Gas Company: r. w. Downing, Con-
trolier of the Pennsylvania Railroad COMPANY
and William Downing, well-known Philadelphia
merchant. The funeral will occur at that city
Monday, at 10 A. N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

So THICK is the silence with which Gov
ernor Hill surrounds himself on the Senatorial
question, that it can be pared with cheese
knife without disclosing anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
A WOMAN SLEEPING TO DEATH.

A Farmers Wife in Wisconsin Has Slum-
bered for Three Weeks.
EAU CLAIRE, WIS. Jan. 15.-Mrs. Melvina
White. wife of a farmer of the town of
Wheaton, has been asleep for three weeks, and
all efforts to awaken her have been in vain.
She had been suffering from nervous prostra-
ton for some time.
Several physicians from this city have been
oaeu osaS thar, oil Tne sIeenine woman has re-
ceived scarcely any nourishment during the
period of somnolence, being forced occasion
ally to swallow little milk. She cannot long
survive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

SOME people who plead for free coinage
that they may have IN ore silver, would be dis
appointed to find, in the inf alton which would
follow such law. that good bit more Of the
product of their labor would be required to get
the same comforts they now have.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

WHAT has become of the Senate agree
mentf The force bill bobs up on the heels of
the free coinage amendment. The result thus
far is to get one bad measure through without
killing the other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Major John A. Hart.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. l5.-John A. Hart Mayor
of Chattanooga and one of the wealthiest OF Ten
nesseeans, died this morning at II O'Clock from
second stroke of paralysis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
THE TOPICAL TALKER.
Some GREAT Pictures.

The Verestchagin-a pleasant word to pro-
nounce by the way-collection is interesting.
and doubtless the art critics who tell us to bow
down before the Russian painter are right. As
soon as you emerge from the rather close at
mosphere Of the Carnegie Hall gallery the not
very picturesque vista of Federal street, the
dumpy market house and neutral-tinted City
Hall and even the fog. if there be one, and
there was yesterday morning, may strike you
as relief to the eyes after gazing at the riot
GUS assemblage of colors which Verestchagin's
brush has summoned together. There Is
nothing meager or mean about Verestchagin.
He is prodigal with paints a spendthrift in
canvas. So his pictures run to extremes in size,
In color. and sometimes in the choice Of sub
Jects. lido not think his smaller pictures would
attract much attention in a miscellaneous COL
lection. The magnificent in every way is his
fortea One of his greatest combination
OF large figures and superb coloring
take to be the picture of 'The Entry of the
Prince of Wales into Jeypore." and it is TO be
noted that the artist completely satisfies the
eye and the imagination of the spectator. But
In the battle scenes. or the much advertised
picture of the Sepoy execution, to me at least
something considerable seems to be lacking. 1t
may be the hardness of realism that jars upon
one in these huge pictures. but it seems to me
to be rather their theatrical quality, The pic
ture OF the field hospital after Plevna is in
tensely horrible. as many others of the battle
scenes are, but it recalls the spectacular realism
Of the panorama.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

DEMOCRATIC Senators at Harrisburg
will do well not to provoke fight at the in
coming of the new administration. They have
little to gain by such a course and the State has
much to lose by obstructionist tactics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Gone where the woodbine Twineth.

Chicago Inter-Ocean.J
The twine that bound up the harvester trust
gave way in short order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

SENATOR INGALLS, speech fell in the
Kansas Legislature with the proverbial dull
thud. The Alliance men could not be convinced
it was eleventh hour repentance, maintaining
il was 1l:30
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
White Sayages Dancing.

Detroit Free Ifess.1
The ghost dance in the Nebraska Legislature
goes-or goest-right on. The troops are there,
but there has been no Intervention to check
the unholy ceremony. There should not be
any such discrimination between red and white
Iunatics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Mrs. Rebecca Robb Johnston.

Mrs. Rebecca Robb Johnston died yesterday at
the age of Sc years. She was the mother-in-law OF
John ID. carson, of the well-known wholesale
grocery firm of John A. Renshaw & Co. The
funeral will occur from 20 Marion avenue, Allie
gheny, tomorrow, at 10 A. N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Mrs. Susan McKenna.

Mrs. Susan McKenna, widow of the late William
McKenna, died yesterday afternoon, at the age
of Y years. Her funeral will occur Saturday
from her late residence, No. 56 Crawford street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

AN overwhelming vote in favor of in
creased pay was to be expected from the
miners. and the large vote IN favor of an arbi-
tration conference instead Of strike evidences
their good sense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

TURN the system of treating criminals
around. Separate the classes at the beginning,
not the members of a class at the end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

PRESIDENT HARRISON probably thinks
he may accepr a denomination, now-if it is
offered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

ALREADY a shower of bills has been pre-
cipitated at Harrisburg. and the trouble is
mainly in the future yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

CHANGING Governors at Harrisburg is
a good bit like moving day elsewhere, except
the weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

THAT anti-Cameron movement still has
the appearance of a thing that was started too
late to get in sight of the goal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Enough to Encourage Further Efforts.

st. Louis Post-Dispatch.1
The collapse of the proposed agricultural i'm
plement combine shows that the farmers
movement and recent attempt at true legisla-
ton have accomplished something in opposi-
tiou to monopolistic tendencies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
w. HI. DilIs.

FIT. WAYNE. md, Jan. I5.-w. H. Dills, one
OF the leading Democratic politicians Of North
ern Indiana. died at his home at Auburn, Ind, Of
heart disease this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

WATER mixes no better with electricity
than with oil.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

MCKEE's ROCKS finds bowlders in its
pathway to borough-hood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

ENGLISH cutters are just now finding
out who pays the tariff under the Mckinley
hill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

EVENTS at Albany all tend to prove the
eminent practically" of Governor Hills poll
tics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

PROF. KOCH has given away the secret OF
his lymph If you try to make some after read.
ing it you will merely consume time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

PROBABLY some of the dead game
sports" who were backing Dempsey feel sorer
now than Mr.. Dempsey himself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
To Compensate for His silence.

COmpenBat5 SnenCes
Washington Post.l
Senator Quay made q great mistake in not
providing for brass band in his force bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

IF inebriety is disease and habitual drunk
ards are ill individuals they should be cared for
like other sick folk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
Possible Explanation Of the Vote.

Pawtucket Telegram.1
After Mr.. Sherman's four hours argument
against free coinage, the senate adjourned to
see man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

GENERAL MILES, like the Monte Carlo
gambler who has system which ignores the
black, is watching the Reds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

They graduated at Carlisle for the penltsn-
tiary.
READERS will easily detect a silvery ring in
Ingalls, speech.
THE embarrassed loyes is destined to fail.
THE bookkeeper frequently trembles in the
balance.
THE bad architect generally spoils a good
story. WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

Vol. 4a No S4S-Entered at Pittsburg Postomce'
November IL ISsz, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16
It Is Not a Circus Tent.

BY the way, are not the signs and posters
with which the various concert, lecture and re-
ligious people are literally plastering the front
of the Carnegie Hall something of a blemish to
that beautiful buildingf 1t may be necessary
to announce entertainments to be given in the
Hall, but it surely should be done in a modest
and artistic way, in harmony with the cbarac-
teristics of the architecture and high purpose
of the institution. The committee of
Councils having charge of this matter will
doubtless see the desirability of restraining the
transient lessees of the Hall. Advertising is q
splendid thing in the right place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

THE shopkeeper who lowers his prices and
lets the public know it hoists his sales.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-16

The scrub-women at Harrisburg will get
down to business before the statesmen.