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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
AS TO THE SPOILS.

The explanation of the failure of Senator
Pierce, of North Dakota, to secure re-elec-
tion that it was on account of dissatisfaction
with his distribution of offices, is referred to
by the New York Press as new proof "that
patronage is a curse rather than blessing
10 those who are expected to distribute it. !"
This has been often proved in both State
and National politics. Blaine was defeated
with National patronage behind him, and
Cleveland elected without any patronage.
When Cleveland controlled the offices he
was defeated and Harrison was elected with
out the aid OF any offices. The only time
the Republicans have secured majority in
both branches of Congress, since 1880, was
when the Democratic administration held
the National patronage in 1888; and, after
the Republican administration had dis
tributed the spoils, the most crushing de-
feat that the Republicans ever sustained
was experienced last year. These examples
might be multiplied indefinitely. But that
is not necessary. 1t is clearly demonstrated
political party, and that the contrary belief
is urged not for the benefit of the parties
but for the sustenance of the professional
politicians.
But since the Press recognizes the damna-
tory effect of the spOils system. has it not a
word to say concerning the leaders of its
own party who. while protesting opposition
to it in their platforms, adhere to its practice
with scarcely any attempt at concealment
in the exercise of their official powers?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28

to both charters, whose terms have not ex-
pired, will fill out their terms; and conse-
quently the only elections now required are
for those offices which expire this spring,
and the new ones created under second-class
legislation. Without questioning the legal
aspect of this decision, it is noticeable that
its practical effect is to put the election of
heads of departments in the present Councils
without letting the voters exert any influence
over the choice.
While this decision raises the municipal
politicians of Allegheny out of their slough
of difficulties, 1t also throws ray of light
into the Pittsbufg municipal situation by
promptly clearing away the doubt whether
we have any charter at all. Judge Paxson
does not deem it necessary to answer the
legal arguments on this point an e1tenso. 1t
is practically conclusive for him to say:
I'VE are of opinion that the title sufficiently
indicates the object of the act and that its
provisions are germane to such object"
That settles it. The Allegheny people
can proceed to divide up their second-class
offices, and the Pittsburgers can go to work
on street legislation with the hope of pro-
viding a method of making assessments that
will suit the fastidious taste of our Supreme
Court
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28

definite principle of international law which
is liable to prove very troublesome.
An illustration of this can be seen from
recent event in New York harbor. Some
sailors from a German steamer concluded
spree by first doing what amounted to an
insult of the American flag, then making a
murderous assault on some people who in
terfered with them, and finally taking refuge
on board the steamer. The Jersey City
police, who pursued them there. are COM
planned of for having unnecessarily attacked
the officers of the steamer; but according to
the theory of the administration the police
not only had no business to pursue these
riotous offenders on the German steamer; but
if there had been vessel of the German
navy in port it would have been the prov
ince Of its commander to take the offenders
under his protection even if the German
Minister had decided that they were not en-
titled to sanctuary.
Itmay be convenient for the administra-
ton to have set up theory in dealing with
a weak power, that gives it loophole
through which to back ont in an issue aris-
ing with strong one. But it may be
doubted whether it will give it much pres
tige to have established theory that crews
of foreign vessels can insult our flag and
defy our authorities in American ports,
with impunity. But suppose the position
changed. If some one should commit a
wanton disorder in German port, amount
ing to a practical defiance of the German
Government and should then take refuge
on an American merchant vessel, the United
States Government would be apt to discover
that the rule still holds good, as recognized
by our State department from the time of
Bayard back to that of Marcy. that the
merchant vessels Of any power are subject to
the police regulations of the power owning
the port in which it may happen to be.
OF course, it is we'll known that diplomacy
largely consists in enforcing principles
against weak governments that would never
be insisted upon against strong ones But
it is worth while to ask if the United States
is not in position to conduct its inter-
national dealings on higher and more con-
sistent plan than that?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
CAMERoN,s CHANGE OF HEART.

The mourning in the House of Senator
Cameron's friends is freely enlivened by OBJ
iurgation over his course on the Federal
elections bill. His vote will not in itself be
censured by those who believe the bill was of
no advantage either to the country or to the
party; and it is safe to say that many of
those who are hauling the Senator over the
Goals for his dereliction have never read the
provisions of the measure. But the point
they make against Cameron, that he secured
his election to the Senate upon distinct
understanding that he would vote for the
bill, is justly taken. He might, and we
rather think would, have been elected any
how, as the majority of the Republican leg
islators we're more or less identified with his
friends and lieutenants. But his immediate
friends took no such risks. He permitted
them without contradiction to pledge his
support to the force law. This leaves Cam
eron in an attitude which to anyone else
less stolid would be decidedly awkward.
1t is singular in regard to Cameron that
the two characteristics for which he was sup
posed to be noted, viz, extreme psrtisanship
and superiority to pecuniary benefit in con-
nection with his official functions, are the
ones whose absence he has latterly been en-
gagged in most conspicuously demonstrating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. WEDNESDAY. JAN. 2s, 1891.
LIFE SACRIFICED TO NEGLECT.

Words tail to depict the horror of the
catastrophe at the Mammoth mine. Over
one hundred workmen, in the vigor of man.
hood, slain in an Instant Nearly hun
dred destitute families deprived of their
bread-winning heads. by an insiduous de-
stroyer, IN a moment OF time! Such is the
situation as it presents ITSELF 1t is an awful
calamity. Not merely to the persons imme-
diately concerned, but to the whole commu-
nity, in fact to the State.
That this horrible thing has happened al
4 mine noted for its freedom from the dan
gerous fire damp does not palliate the evil
done. From the information at hand it
would appear that a worked-out chamber
must have been broken into and an accumu-
lation of the explosive gas allowed TO rush
into the working where the miners were.
On account of the extraordinary freedom of
these workings from gas, the miners were
using the common instead of the safety
lamps. The result was an instant explosion
and untimely, awful death.
1t may be useless to point the lesson of
this frightful accident The responsibility
will be fixed by the proper authorities; the
disaster will 60 into history and Will be
partly forgotten. Yet there is lesson in it
il it would only be taken to heart. 1t is the
old lesson taught by nearly every mine ex-
plosion in the bituminous region. Namely,
that the safety lamp. prescribed by law,
should always be used and that more care
should be taken in mapping and conduct
ing the workings.
The coke region is hOneycombed. Years
of industry have tunneled the hills through
and through. In the chambers of abandoned
workings the deadly fire damp has
accumulated in great quantity. Hence
the utmost care and accuracy are
necessary in the engineering plans.
The Dunbar horror was due to
flilure in this regard, and from the informa-
tiop Iow at hand this new and greater ca
lamlty may be explained in the same way.
That the miners were permitted to carry
naked lamps can only be considered in the
light o. culpable negligence. There may be
demands for more laws, but until those al.
ready on the statute books are enforced new
ones are of doubtful utility,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
SOcIETY'S PLEASURES.

The Mayer Goldsmit Wedding at Con-
cordia Hall-Concerts and Musicales Nu-
merous-The Boston Mendelssohn Quin-
tet at Two Places-The Social Chatter of
aDay.
A wedding of unusual interest to the ultra
fashionable Hebrew society from the high social
position occupied by both bride and groom. was
celebrated with becoming pomp and ostenta-
tion in Concordia Hall last evening. The hour
was o'clock and the clubhouse was fragrant
with the perfume of many beautiful flowers.
echoIng with the sweet strains of orchestral
music and thronged with guests in brilliant
evening dress when the bride. Miss Rosa Gold
smit, entered the handsome parlor with William
+. Mayer, the groom. They were preceded by
Ushers L. K. Lippman and L. H. Meth and the
bridemaid and groomsman, Miss Emma Mayer,
of Philadelphia. and s. Goldsmit.
Rabbi l.. Mayer performed the pretty and
impressive IN ceremony; The bride was arrayed i.a
in the neck and trained to extreme length.
Enveloping he graceful form was veil of
great dellcacy and costliness, and her bouquet
was composed of lilies of the valley. The same
flower predoninated in the decorations of the
clubhouse, it being the favorite blossom Of the
bride. lovely and accomplished lady with
cultured and refined tastes.
The bridemaid formed a pretty contrast, in a
charmingly girlish robe of pink silk, with pink
roses After the important words had been
spoken the company repaired to an immense
dining hall and enjoyed wedding feast in
keeping with the elegance of the other appoint
mems. Supper over. Toerge's orchestra burst
into an enhancing and not-to-be-resisted
Strauss waltz. and it was a late hour when the
guests departed, after reIterating kind wishes
for the happiness of the newly married couple.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Mayer will spend few weeks
in the East, and will then return to the home
of the bride, on Sheffield street. until arrange
ments are perfected for their future residence.
Mr.. Mayer is associated in business with the
BRIDES father, e. Goasmit, and it is considered
very charming union.
Distinguished guests from distant cities who
attended the nuptals were Mrs. H. Moehler
and Miss G. Friedman, New York; Miss Ada
Schriber, Miss Fannie Binswanger, Mrs. Mayer
and Miss Emma Mayer, of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. III. Mayer and Miss Alice Brown, of
Bradford, and ]. Offenbach. of New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
CLIMATIC CHANGES AND WIRES.

From all over the country comes wall
against the overhead wires. They have not
a single defender. One feature of the matter
comes uppermost, namely, that the vicissi-
tudes of changing climate are rendering
the wires in the air more expensive and less
reliable than when such wires were first
strung. Whether these climatic conditions
will continue or not is an open question.
Ard reference to them brings up again the
theory that our climate is Influenced in some
degree by the extensive system of wires and
steel rails. Possibly if the wires were put
underground, where they should be, the
vagaries of the weather might be modified
in some degree. 1t might be necessary,
however, to put the railroads underground,
too, to get back the ''old fashioned winter."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
RELIEF FROM THE COURT.

In deciding the appeal from Judge
Slagle's decision on the legal status of Al
legheny City's government, the Supreme
Court not only allsys the difficulties pre-
sented to the Northside city, but also
kindly relieves the apprehensions created
by the argument of certain learned counsel
that the entire legislation providing char
ters for cities of the second class is uncou
stitutional. For this prompt relief from
complications threatened, that lofty tri-
buual will receive the public gratitude and
all preceding events may now be forgotten.
The decision as to Allegheny City clearly
defines the course to be taken by that mu-
nicipality. Its advance to the second class
does not necessarily revolutIonize its city
government. 1t makes no vacancies to be
filed except by the creation of new Offices,
and vacates none except where offices are
abolished. The old city government re-
mains in force until the city adjusts
itself to the new form. Officers common
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
WELCOME TO THE VISITORS.

Pittsburg welcomes the visiting news
paper men heartily, and hopes they will en-
joy the visit Yesterday they were shown
the mysteries of an oil field where "gushers"
abound. To-day they will see glass
and steel made in the great center
for these industries This region has
many things TO show to these gentlemen
which is of interest to them, who are, by
the necessities of their profession, compelled
10 be in touch with the throbbing of the in
dustrial pulses of the country. The press
workers here want these visiting journalists
TO feel their visit has not been in vain aside
from the important york of forming an in
ternational club. And with the richest of
resources to exhibit, believe this will be so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
WISPS OF WIT.

Harry-I see it stated, Miss Dora, that
London ladies are always in terror Of being sun
kissed. That terror does not extend 10 this
country. ~
Dora (shyly)-well 1t depends on the son--oa'-
ca1o Later-0cedn.
Wagg-I was terribly taken down this
morning.
Wooden-Why, how was that?
wagg-weT, was shovellng snow on tne root'
and the whole business slid OH, ana took me, soo'
boston Courier.
Of all the deadly things that war
Against our peace and kill US
The worst and deadliest by far,
t;ermauy. France, and several towns in Michi-
gan who have made the matter study ana
found out by experimenting with guinea pigs
and other cheap animals now 10 cure almost
anvythIup except warts and cataarh,
Ismeraly a bacillus.-ChtcG0o Tribune.
OLD Loafer Ito drummer)-Pickin' yer
nrnmmer-Yes What business is It Of yours3
0Id I,oafer-wal. none, only 1 don't pick my
teeth.
1Id Loafer--Oh. I'm contented to take 'em Just
rs they come.-Grseasburg Sparks.
Cassius-Your Western tour was not q
successful one, then, my Brutus?
Brutus-No, Csssius, it was, 1 own, failure.
Cassius-wslked out Of town between the rails,
eh. Brutus?
Brutus-No. Cassius, rode out on top Of ons.-
SomeruiLLe Journal.
"what is the situation at Springfield,
senaror?''
almost divine"
s'How so?''
''The Republicans have hope, the Democrats
have Faith. aud all that Is needed Is charity the
part OF the big three ''-ChicagO Times
Lighte-I hear De Dsube's last picturs ID
quite immoral
shade-well it's bad enoagh to be snything.-
Warrington Star.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
ENTERTAINMENT AT A COLLEGE.
Fair Students Enjoy an Afternoon With the
Mendelssohn Quintet.

Fair Students Enjoy an Afternoon With the
Mendelssohn Quintet.
1t is question whether the charming college
girls that filed the pretty Dilworth Hall, of
the Pennsylvania College, yesterday afternoon
most enjoyed the performance of the Men
delssohn Quintet Club OF the clapping of their
own pretty hands. Certain it is that one in
spired the other. and right merrily and vigor-
ously were the encores given, though not gen.
tleman was present to give weight to the ap-
plause. The audience swelled, however.
by number of representative East End ladies,
who took advantage of the opportunity to hear
the club at that place instead of attending the
entertainment in the evening at Old City Hall.
The programme was varied and pleasing
one, arranged to give all the stars of which the
club Is composed an opportunity of distinguish
ing themselves. in solo numbers as we'll as in
concerted selections. Miss Marie Barnard, the
soloist of the club. was an especial favOrite,
and gracefully responded to the ovations given
her by the fair maidens. Her first number was:
"Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark" with flute
obligato, and her triumph in it was followed by
pretty little ballad. A "Tarantella La For
zetta," by Arditi. was the second number. and
gave scope for some wonderful vocalization.
She appeared in a street costume, seal jacket
and large, soft felt hat. creating as much Of an
impression by her personality as by her singing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28

SPEAKING of the collapse of the so-called
"Belamy Kitchen" in Evanston, Ill, the New
York Star says: I'm that it has simply followed
general experience in cooperative schemes of
living, from the days of Brook Farm down to
the present" AS neither the Evanston scheme
nor the Brook Farm was cooperative, the above
remark is rather wild. But supposing the idea
suggested in regard to Brook Farm that CO.
operative enterprise and industrial commu.
nifty is one and the same thing what will the
esteemed Star do with such examples Of the
latter class as the Economic Society in this
vicinity, the Shaker communities scattered
through a half dozen States, and the Oneida
Community in New York, all of which are
noted for remarkable pecuniary success?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
IN FAME's FIELD.

MRS. JOHN THOMPSON, granddaughter Of
the poet Burns, has just died in Glasgow.
KossUTH in poverty at 81! That means a life
spent for mankind with no thought of self.
The great Hungarian could have no higher eu-
logy.
LORD HARRINGTON, in an address to his
constituents on Saturday, at Rosendale, Ian
cashire said that the only chance of Home
Rule being practical policy had gone forever.
Mr.. HAROLD FoRwooD, of tho seawan-
haka Corinthian Yacht Club is the son of Sir
William Forwood. the head of the Atlas Steam
ship Company and member of the British Ad-
miralty,
CHANCELLOR Won CAPRIvI has submitted
to Emperor William reports showing that Da-
MARYLAND is worthless to Germany, and ought
to be ceded to England in exchange for land In
Africa more favorable to German development
Mrs. WILLIAM MORRIS, wife of the London
artist poet and Socialist, is said to be the most
beautiful woman in the world. She is described
as having features that are perfect in their
regularity, complexion that battles descr1p-
ton and eyes deep, soulful and actively sympa-
thetic.''
ROSE CoGHLAN and Lydia Thompson met at
hotel table in Albany lately, and fell to ex-
changing "reminiscences in very sociable way.
The fact was developed to an interested few
that Miss Coghlan first came to this country
from England when girl. with Miss Thomp-
son, playing a subordinate part in company
under the management of the latter.
HARVEY B. DoDwoRTH, famous band
master and leader of the Dodworth Band,
which accompanied the Seventy-frst Reg1-
ment New jersey to the front at the outbreak
of the Civil War, died on Saturday at his home.
No. q Hill street, West Hoboken. N. j. He
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
SENATOR INGALLS, SUCCESSOR.
Judge Pfeffer, the Alliance Nominee, Se-
cures the Election.


TOPEKA. KAN, Jan. Z.-The successor of
Senator ingalls, was balIoted for in both
Houses of the Legislature to-day, the result
being the choice of Judge w. A Pfeffer, the
nominee of the Alliance caucus. In the Sen
ate the ballot resulted: Ingalls,, 80; Pfeffer. q
In the House the result was: Pfeffer, So; In
CALLS S; c. w. Blair, s. The joint ballot will
be taken tomorrow.
William Alfred Pfeffer was born in Cumber-
land county, Pa, September 10, 1881 He is of
Dutch parentage. His schooling was obtained
between the ages of 10 and 10, when he at
tended the public school seven months in the
year. At the age of Is years he was made
master of small district school. and taught
there until he was 10. In 1850 he caught the
gold fever, and went to California, whore he re-
manned two years. He made considerable
money, and returned to Pennsylvania In
Barber Bari nsTs snd ne removed f''s to Indiana indian He
engaged in farming near Crawford
vile, but business reverses impoverished
him. and IL. went to Southwest Missouri. AT
the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the
Eighty-thi:d Illinois Volunteers. He served
until June 26. 1855. having been detailed princi-
pallv on detached duty as Quartermaster, Ad-
latter years of his service he devoted himself
to the study Of law. AT the close of the war
he settled at Clarksville Tenn, practicing law.
He remained 1t Clarksville until 1870 when he
mOFeu W hduSds, tdkluS up u CidlLu III " ilsou
county. He moved to Fredonia in 1872, and
there established the Fredonia Journal a
weekly newspaper at the same time continuing
his law practice; but afterward became an ed
itoriai writer on the Topeka Capital He was
a delegate to the National Republican Conven-
tion in 1850. In that year he moved to Topeka.
assumed editorial control of the Kansas
Fdi NOR, and afterward bought the paper. He
has been engaged IN the publication of that
paper ever since.
In personal appearance Judge Pfeffer is
a handsome man; rather above medium height.
ing beard adorns a face which habitually wears
a thoughtful expression. As a newspaper
writer the Judge is versatile and prolific, but
not particularly brilliant. He was an out
spoken Republican until the political revolu-
tion which gave birth to the Farmers Alliance
in his State, of which movement he was an
active and consistent leader.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28

SPEAKING of the fact that Charles Brad
laugh. now critically ill, has been quiet and
almost conservative member OF Parliament for
some years. the Philadelphia Ledger says: He
made great buster at one time and set him.
self up for champion Of the people. but &C.
complished next to nothing" The especial
point on which Bradaugh set himself up as
champion of the people was as an exponent of
the right of the people to be represented by
the man whom they elect. AS he won that
fight after manv years of rejection by Parlia-
menr, it is pertinent to observe that there is a
field for such champions of the people in this
country at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28
A GREAT NEWSPAPER.

Adhering to a High Standard Forces Its
Wonderful Prosperity.
Towanda Daily Review
THE PITTsBURG DISPATCH has made great
strides tie past year, and this month occupies
pew freproof granite building, with an entire
new outfit of machinery and material. The
Sunday edition has circulation exceeding co.
600, ard the daily over $1,000. 1t is the leader in
oil news, and upexcelled in markets, finance,
special cabled foreign news, and leads all its
competitors in the gathering and dissemination
of local affairs.
Complete in every detail as a newspaper, it is
even better in its frank and candid discussion
of current events Here. as heretofore, an In
dependent Republican journal, it considers
affairs of State and nation, with regard to abso-
lutte truth and public interest as a first and only
consideration. So long as it adheres to this
high standard The DISPATCH cannot but con.
tinue to prosper.