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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
ENCOURAGING HOME INDUSTRIES.

The allegation by the american Manufdc-
turer that the shutdown of furnaces in the
Mahoning and Shenango Valleys is due to
the favoritism on freight rates shown to
Southern iron is worthy of notice. 1t is
claimed by that paper that the rate from
Alabama to Youngstown is only a cent per
ton per mile, while from Youngstown to
Pittsburg it is 1.23 cents per ton per mile.
There was a time when railroad managers
in the South were extensively interested in
land and business specuiations at Birming-
ham, and other points, and the policy of
booming" and tavoring the interests down
there was pursued actively by using the
opportunity of making special low freight
rates to and from these points. But the
railroads doing business in Pennsylvania
and Ohio have, as corporations, a still more
vital concern in maintaining our home in
dustries which furnish them their tonnage
and their profits. Good business policy
would dictate that the complaints of the
Mahoning and Shenango Valley people be
examined carefully and passed upon by the
railroads with this important fact in view.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Social Chatter.

MISS DORA DORSEY, whose residence in the
CITY for the past year has been productive of
numerous admirers and many warm friends
left on the Adam Jacobs yesterday afternoon
for Morganstown, her former home, where
several days will be spent enjoying hospitality
80 joyfully extended.
DANCING in the barn." one Of the prettiest
of last years dance innovations, with a Jolly,
rollickipg STEP was INDUCED In last evening at
merry making in the old Denny mansion,
Thirty-second street.
THE wedding Of Miss Janet Love and Mr.,
Andrew Addey occurred last evening at the
residence of Mr.. David Addey. on Carver
street. East End.
THE Boston Glee Club appears at the But
Ter Street NJ. E. Church the last Friday even
ing of the month for the benefit of the church
library.
The Morgan Social Club will give its annual
reception and dance in the Penn Incline Hall
during the Ia ter part of February.
Mr.. E. E. BAKER left for Morganstown yes
terday, where he will be welcomed by many
friends His stay will be brief.
THE ladies of James M. Lysle Circle held
public installation last evening in the hall over
the First National Bank.
MRS. JOHN You're gave large euchre party
at her lovely Oakland home last evening. Ken
nedy catered.
A cHILDREN's party was given yesterday
afternoon BY Miss Katherine Jacobs, OF West
ern avenue.
MISS BAILEY. Of Cliff street. entertained
friends last evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

The Parlors of the Pittsburg Library Don
New Toggery and Look Pretty.
House cleaning and refurnishing is one Of
the chief delights of woman's life, as the
doleful dreariness of the performance, so bit
terly complained of by the sterner sex, with her
vanishes as If by magic before the anticipatory
visions OF the freshness and brightness re-
sultant. And Miss Macrum, of the Pittsburg
Library, not being an exception to the rule.
has, during the past week, enjoyed a tiny bit of
excitement consequent upon a small dose
ing. and Is now exultant over the
library parlor. Her exultation is perfectly
pardonable for the transformation is strikingly
commendable, the once dark, melancholy.
parlor with its frieZe of bilious green and
carpet of "blues'' suggestive, having under her
direction become one of golden. sunshiny
brightness. True, the unattract1ve black hair
cloth and leather upholstered furniture still
remains as memento of the former gloom-
ness OF the apartment but in addition is a hand
some new library case of polished white oak
and pretty rocking chair of the same. The
hoor is laid with lovely body brussels of gold
and brown tints, handsomely bordered and ex-
posing a narrow strip on all sides of the hard
wood floor. polished to slippery brilliancy. The
walls are hung with prettily designed paper Of
golden hue and the ceiling iu its covering cor
responds in design and harmonizes in effect.
Sash draperies of figured curtaining, replete
with cheerful golden figures screen the win
black walnut aids the golden effect that is still
further obtained by towering palm placed in
gigantic bowl of the same bright color. The
entire renovation is due to the kindness and
generosity of Henry Phipps, Jr., and several
others deeply interested in the welfare of the
Library, including. of course, the admirable
taste and supervision of Miss Macrum. the
librarian.
The annual meeting of the Pttsburg Library
Association will be held next Tuesday, and in
the librarians report a modestly detailed ac-
count ofthe heroic treatment given the parlor
will be found even to the sale of the really his
toric carpet, permeated and impregnated with
culture and learning and trod upon in the past
by the various intellectual societies that now
frequent the Academy of Science and Art.
Other matturs OF equal interest and far greater
Importance will come up at the annual meet
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Leah. at the Biiou.

Every seat taken. boxes full and ladies stand
ing tells the story of Margaret Mather's popu-
larity with Pittsburg. She appeared
last night at the Bijou in Rosen-
thaps powerful tragedy. Leah, the Fors-
AIKEN" Dealing with the strongest pas
sions humanity knows this production gives
the actress the fullest opportunity for the
display of her talents, and well she profited by
it. The audience was hers from the start. As
the sad story unfolded itself Miss Mather rose
in power and when the climax came in the
death scene at the close she seemed matches.
1t is a marvellous piece OF acting.
Mr.. John Malone as Nathan, the dpostdte
did very meritorious work, and Mr.. Skinner
fulfilled expectations in the role of the unfor-
turate lover. Giles. Shine relieved the dark
picture cIeverly with the amusing sayings of
Lud,Oiq the doctor. The rest of the support
took 10 the piece as kindly as it did TO the
was appreciative and liberal, and discrimina-
tive in its bestowal of applause.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
MAY COLLECT STREET ASSESSMENTS.

The results of the Supreme Court de-
cision in regard to the street bill may not be
quite so bad as they at first appeared. The
city solicitor thinks curative legislation
may be obtained, enabling the city to col
lect for work already done, at least. This
is some comfort to the general taxpayer
But it still leaves the necessity for street
law that will enable majority of abutting
property owners to secure further improve
ments. And it leaves the regret that this
much needed work is brought to standstill
for the present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
OF SOCIETY PEOPLE.
The Peak Sisters Entertainments Of the
Helping Hand Society q Grand Success

The Peak Sisters Entertainment of the
Helping Hand Society Grand Success
Changes at the Pittsburg Library Rooms
Marriages of Yesterday.
The Peak Sisters" entertainment, given by
the members of tie Helping Hand Society in
the pretty hall of the Arch street Bible build
ing last evening. was an event Of more than
ordinary interest and significance. It was the
first affair of the kind attempted by this -four
ishiug society of noble. energetic and am
Dltious little bread winners and was for the pur-
pose of raising funds to assist in the payment
Of rent for the suite OF rooms occupied by the
organization. When the rooms were leased by
the managers of the society it was expected
that they could be sub-let for at least half the
rental pledged, and for time they were occu-
but for the past few months they have remained
IDLE, excepting as the society used them, and
the additional rent to be raised made the enter.
talnment necessity as well as pleasure.
less encourage many future events of a SINH
lar nature. The hall, an exceedingly
pretty one, by the way was filled
that warmly welcomed the large family of
sisters when they made their appearance upon
the platform. They were in uniform dress of
black, with white neck 'kerchiefs. pointed
white cuffs and pointed white caps. each ac-
coTpanied by handbook of greater or smaller
dimensions, and an umbrella in more or less
dilapidated condition.
They numbered Is, and Miss Mary Wheeler,
as Victory Zantippy ZeDoby, introduced each
II their turn to the audience, having pre-
vlously stated that they were originally from
flke's Peak, but owing to the poorness OF the
SOIL and the dryness OF the drouth, they con-
cluded to emigrate to Alaska or .he Equator
and court fame on the lyric stage. She also
said they had visited all the countries of i'm
portaDce in the world excepting Jarsay, and
they were gong there when they got through
with the United States.
With this Introduction the audience was
placed in most pleasingly receptive mood. and
the following efforts of the young ladies were
greatly appreciated. They were named alpha
betically. Ariminty, Blimdy, Cynthy. Dorothy,
Elizy, Faithy and SO forth. and, as Miss Victory
Zantippy Zenoby called upon them, responded
with either dance song, or recitation, proving
wonderfully talented family.
The performance was very creditable one all
the way through, and reflected greatly to the
glory of the ladies who were in charge and who
trained the performers, Miss Kate Mcknight,
who of1ciated as accompanist, Miss Mary
Wheeler. Miss Lide McCreery and Mrs. c. ].
Mckee,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
wELLrKN0WN PEOPLE.

THE Hon. j. 8. Clarkson and wife will prob
ably sail for Europe in few days, to be gone
for the greater part of the year.
MRS. SCHLIEMANN, in addition TO her other
accomplishments, has a talent for tapestry that
would have made her fit companion for Pene-
lope.
FANNIE EDGAR THOMAS, the newspaper
correspondent, makes her home with Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, her patroness. Miss Thomas
is clever pianist as well a writer and speaks
German and French fueptly.
PRESIDENT DIAz began his political career
while an officer in the army by heading an in
surrection. He kept on in that line until he
reached the Presidency, but is now the most
conservative politician in Mexico.
JEANNE HUGO is to be married to AIphonse
Daudet's son at Passy (Paris) January Is. M.
Jules Simon will make speech on the occasion
of the union of the granddaughter of Frances
noblest old poet to the son of the charming
Provencal novelist
ORION FRAzEE, Of Atlanta, is at work on the
statue of Jefferson Davis, ordered at the time
the ex-Presdent of the Confederacy died. He
has death mask. taken with his own hands, to
aid him in obtaining good likeness. Since
then Mr.. Frazee has completed a bust OF the
late Henry Grady.
RUDYARD KIPLING is coming to this country
in the spring to enjoy hunting tour in the
West before he goes to India, where he expects
to spend much of his time during the next few
years. Mr.. Kipling's father is clever artist
and has prepared series of elaborate iIlustra-
tions for his sons book. "Black and White"
FRAU SOPHIE SALvANIUs, an able German
woman of letters has issued an appeal to her
countrywomen to reform those national modes
of education which consider girls simply as
future wives and housekeepers. Their present
training. she says, leaves German women with
out individuality and with pitifully low ideals
of life.
MRS. STANLEY'S mother, Mrs. Tenant is in
some respects a more interesting woman than
her talented daughter. She is neither so tall
nor SO robust as Mrs. Stanley, but in figure and
in manner she is most attractive. Her black
eyes sparkle with vivacity, and though there is
a silver thread here and there in her black hair,
time has dealt very gently with her. Her
speech is concise, but melodious. In talking
with her daughter she almost invariably uses
French.
SENATOR WALcoTT. who kicked over the
party traces the other day in the Senate, is a
handsome man, with blond hair, parted in the
middle, and a silky mustache. His features
are regularly formed, and he has the broad
shoulders deep chest and general look of an
athlete. Though he is the youngest man in the
Senate he has. a following in Washington of
considerable numbers He recently married a
beautiful Buffalo woman. and he is man of
untiring industry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
John HOdil.

John Hodil, weighmaster of the Central Stock
Yards, died yesterday, after weeks illness,
from the effects Of pneumonia. He was member
of X. of p, American Mechanics and Knights Of
the Mystic Chain, and was also connected with
various temperance organizations. He leaves q
widow and family OF small children. The stock
yards flag will be Kept at half mast until after the
funeral
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

The suspension of work on all the streets
which were in course of improvement, indi-
Gates to citizens who wish to emancipate them
selves from the reign of mud. that under the
Supreme Court decision their only sure way of
getting it done is to go out on the streets and
90 the work under the road laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

ONE woman in Allegheny has shown her
ability, not merely to get even with the gas
company. but to keep far ahead in the race.
But not being able to prevent shortage in the
supply, she has been detected and may find
great difficulty about keeping even in the
courts,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Robert Hays Robinson,

Robert Hays Robinson died Thursday at the
home OF his father Captain Robert Robinson, %
Montgomery avenue, Allegheny. at the age Of 81
wears, Deceased Of the best known
members of the Pittsburg Oil Exchange. and his
death was heard by the members yesterday morn
ing with regret and committee was appointed
tend the funeral in q body. Services will be held
at the late home OF the deceased Sunday at 2:3o
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
THEATER PARTY AND SUPPER.
The Elegant Entertainment Furnished Last
Exaninp hv Mrs. l. H. Steparf

Evening by Mrs. j. II. Stewart.
A theater party of rather extravagant pro-
portions, numbering about 80 prominent So
ciety people. was given last evening by Mrs. J..
H. Stewart. of Homewood avenue. After the
performance, at which the gay company was a
matter of considerable interest to the audience
on account of the beautiful toilets and flowers
worn by the ladies. and the general air of con.
geniality and enjoyment, the party was con-
veyed to the Duquesne Clubhouse.
There the ladies' cafe was, by previous ar
rangement. taken possession of and delicious
supper enjoyed amid merry repartee and rip
ping laughter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

The fact that Marshall Field 8 Co., Of
Chicago have begun suits in the United States
courts against the validity of some of the Nc
RinleY bills provisions, seems to leave the de-
nunciations of the Republican organs against
the Vaccinations of the Democratic importers
In rather bad condition. Marshall Field is
among the pillars of millionaire Chicago Re-
publicanism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

The eancus of the Democratic legislators
in Delaware the other day brings out the fact
that this small States legislative body has
more officers than members. Perhaps there is
a theory that the Legislature should furnish
offices for all the citizens of Delaware.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

Mr.. FREDERICK REMINGTON, Harper's
artist in the Indian country, was recently cap
tured by the hostile Indians and released be-
cause he was unarmed. This shows unexpected
forbearance on the part Of the savages, but
perhaps they do not take Harper's Weekly and
had not seen the portraitures of them which
Mr.. Remington sends to that sheet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
CONCERNING the mutual threats that tn

CONCERNING the mutual threats that the
House will kill the silver bill unless the Senate
passed the force bill, and that the Senate will
not touch the latter unless the House passes
the silver bill. the New York Commercial Ad-
verttser remarks: "a plague o. both your
houses" But inasmuch as this neat little
deadlock condemns both these precious meas
ures to the waste-bin, it looks like subject
more suitable for blessing than for banning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Colonel Robert n, Crockett.

STUTTGART, ARK, Jan. e.-Colonel Robert II.
Crockett. one of the leading politicians of Ar
kansas. and surviving grandson of the famous
Davy Crockett, died here yesterday. He was
about 20 years OF age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

Mr.. MURAT HALsTEAD's comments on
the death of the force bill are characteristic.
He did not like the bill; did not like the op-
position to it; declares that 'the Democratic
speeches would have persuaded me to vote for
it," he does not like the way the bill was
shelved, but is not sorry that it is done. In
short, for gentleman who is convinced that
everything and everybody is all wrong, Mr..
Halstead exhibits remarkable philosophy in
reaching the conclusion that it is all right.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
UNMAKING THE TRUSTS.

Official announcement is made that the
projected harvester trust has been aban-
doned on account of legal difficulties. In
making this statement one of the leading
manufacturers says he has no doubt it will
be hailed with public approval. In this lat
ter suggestion he shows a very clear appre-
citation of public opinion. There can be no
doubt the public will hail with positive de-
light the information that there are laws
against the organization of such combina-
tions. The Window Glass Trust failed for
other reasons and the people were glad of
that The United States Circuit Court, at
New Orleans, pronounced against the Bak-
ing Trust the other day. All of these things
give rise to the hope the tide has turned.
Everything seemed tending toward trust
and com bination. If there shall really set
in strong current toward disorganization
of combine the people may we'll rejoice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

WHILE the newspapers generally omitted
to notice that the elections bill dropped with
the time-honored dull thud, the majority OF
them overworked the disposition of that meas
ure as "a clap of thunder out of clear sky"
The dull thud was more descriptive as well as
terser and our esteemed cotemporaries should
have stuck to l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Peter j, Clements.

Peter J, clements, q well-known Carson street
business man, died suddenly at his residence NO.
heart failure. He leaves wife and i've children,
and was 80 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
A Timely Warning.

Chicago NeWs.J
1t falls clearly within the lines Of our duty
to apprise the members of our Legislature that
a dangerous so counterfeit bill has been put
In circulation. 1t is our earnest desire that
our legislators should 90 into the senatorial
contest with their eyes las well as their hands)
open.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

DURING the Civil War Congress under
took to legislate down the price of gold. OF
late its effort has been to legislate up the price
of silver. Both attempts have been crowned
with an equally signal lack Of success
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

WITH three governors in a simultaneous
and spontaneous condition of eruption, Ne
braska can at last recognize that there is some
thing in favorite Trust device. and perceive
the value of restricting the production of gov
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

AN act of 1889 is raising trouble in county
as well as city affairs. Somehow acts Of Assem-
bly, of late years DO not inspire that universal
confidence which ought to surround the ex-
ercise of sovereign legislative power.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Rome,s Degeneracy.

Detroit Free Press.1
The glory of Italy IS not in her eye, but in
her skies. She has 5000 beggars for every per-
SON worth q, 900, IL criminals for every 1000
population, a professional brigand for every
church, and five corrupt governments officials
for every honest man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
Another Joke Book Next Year

Chicago Inter-Ocean.J
New York's "four hundred" have evidently
either forgiven or forgotten Ward McAllisters
publication on Society as Found 1t" He Is
said to have led the Patriarchs ball, which is an
Indication that his prestige is still at par; and
he still holds prominent position in the ring Of
the social circus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10
ALMOST A GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Hazlett Celebrate
Their Wedding Anniversary.
It was almost golden wedding, only la ,ked
five years of being so. that Mr. and Mrs. Archi-
bald Hazlett, of Observatory Hill, Allegheny
celebrated last evening with about $50 of their
most intimate friends and acquaintance The
home was festive in appearance, even from the
exterior, and radiantly so on the interior.
Music and flowers with a sumptuous repast
congratulations and good wishes, was the recipe
by which a delightful evening was enjoyed
Many handsome presents were received by the
host nd hoetaaa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

patriots whose role is silence. it is pertinent to
remark that If the Speaker had conceived this
idea year ago. before he doomed the elections
bill policy at the Americus Club dinner in this
city, things might have been different now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

WHEN the usual bill to abolish crossings
at grade comes up at Harrisburg this winter, it
should come as an earnest effort to do away
with these deadly dangers. and not as
sspincharv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

THE news from Russia that Sergius
Schevitch. who posed as a Socialist in New
York for long time, has become a member OF
the Russia secret police, permits the suggestion
that all our exotic Nihilists should 60 and do
likewise. q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

SINCE both parties are pledged to ballot
reform, we may now await the efforts Of the
practical politicians to prevent its enactment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

SPEAKER REED says that this Is good
time for patriots to keep their mouths shut.
In view Of the collateral indications that
Speaker Reed regards himself as one Of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-10

TABLES were turned on an Illinois ghost,
and he was nearly frightened to death. Most
ghosts would turn out the same way if properly
treated,