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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
THE PLUCKY QUEEN WINS.

The Supreme Court of Hawaii has finally
rendered a decision that the Queen has a
right to use her own discretion in the ap-
pointmenrof Cabinet. 1t will be remem-
bered that certain politicians of the island
kingdom denied that right, and wanted the
late Kings Cabinet to hold over. To this
the Queen would not consent, and some
rather wild talk of revolution was heard.
The matter, however, has been settled, and in
the Queens favor. This is as it should be
Any ruler, whether he governs by the sup
posititious divine right or by the will of the
people, has the right to select his own ad-
visers. Whether the Cabinet selected by
the Queen is the best obtainable for the
Kingdoms needs or not is matter for the
future to decide.
One pleasant feature. however, is the dis
comfort of the great sugar monopolst who
virtually ruled the island during the life of
the late King. The Queen. and. of course.
her new Cabinet, are opposed to the peculiar
methods of Spreckels, and, if their opposi-
tlon be not carried to excess, may be able to
do much good for the country in restraining
his appetite for the best of the Kingdoms
produce
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
CH1cAGo,s 1000 DEL1NoUENTs.

THE DISPATCH is in receipt of letter
from Moses P. Handy, Chief of the Depart
ment of Publicity and Promotion of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, explaining
what he calls the exact status of the alleged
failure OF I, 900 subscribers to Its stock to
pay up subscriptions. Mr.. Handy says it is
certainly not surprising that in about 30,-
600 subscribers there should be many who,
putting down their names in the enthusiasm
attendant on Chicago's securing the Exposi-
ton, now find themselves either unwilling
or unable to pay" He also says the full
amount subscribed by Chicago citizens will
doubtless be paid into the treasury as
needed.
This latter statement contains informa-
tion which THE DISPATCH is very glad to
receive. But the former statement onlv
emphasizes the remarks recently made in
these columns, that a large share of the
vaunted public spirit of Chicago is only
public spirited enough for people to put
down their names to boom Chicago, but not
enough to put down the cash. The proper
kind of public spirit on the part of the 7,oOu
delinquent subscribers would have led them
to make their signatures good with the cash,
notwithstanding some unimportant changes
in the plans
However. The DISPATCH rests secure in
the belief that the Exposition will in every
way be a success. 1t favored Chicago In the
contest for the site, and still has enough
confidence In the Windy City to expect that
all promises will be faithfully kept
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
A SURPRISE FOR GERMaNy

The announcement that President Harri-
son has determined upon summary measures
for the protection of the fair name of Ameri-
can pork will prove interesting, and espe-
cialIy so to the German authorities. When
Minister Phelps makes the demand that the
American hog products be recognized, and
backs the demand up with the Presidents
threat to retaliate in case it is not complied
with, our German cousins will no doubt
open their eyes and wonder what has come
over the erstwhile easy going Uncle SAM
There can be but one outcome of the mat
ter in its present stage. The German Gov
ernment will find it convenient to suddenly
discover hitherto unknown virtues in the
meat OF the American pig, and will welcome
it to the shores of Germany, where it will
speedily be made into the savory sausage for
the delectation of the sturdy Teutons. The
Presidents action will also teach Germany
and other countries that the Chief Execu-
tive of this nation has lately had conferred
upon him power that can be made to oper-
ate to Uncle Sans interest should occasion
require. Unjust Discrimination against a
really useful food article simply because it
happens to be produced ih this country will
cease, and the people f6f the various nations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY, MAR. %, 1891
A PRoFITLEss DELUsIoN.

While the opinion of Justice Williams
might have been very much clearer as to
what he meant by curative Legislation"
we still think it clear enough he did not
contemplate that any legislation at this date
could repair blunders as to Improvements
wholly or partially done. He was explicit
enough in saying that the cost of these mis-
takes would have to be met by general
taxes. not by special assessment of the
street abutters. The curative legislation
suggested in his opinion could only have
been meant to apply to plans for future i'm
provements-the cure OF a defective system.
The contrary idea to this is still professed
bv the city officials. But it does not strike
us as affording ground for the slightest hope.
Even if curative" act is got through the
Legislature, attempting to authorize new
assessments against the abutters for past
improvements, what likelihood is there that
Governor Pattison would sign it? During
his previous term he vetoed a street bill for
Pittsburg because it allowed improvements
upon the petition of less than one-half the
abutting property owners. How could he now
consistently sign a bill ordering these same
abutte,s to pay where work has been done
on petition OF ls an one-half, and even
where the Sup e Court for other and
stronger reasons has specially declared the
abutters not to be liable?
The DISPATCH entertains no doubt at all
that In almost every instance in which the
city has made improvements under the con-
demned street acts, the abuttlng property
owners were benefited tar more than the as
sessments made against them. 1t is also
case of great injustice TO make the general
taxpayer pay for these special improvements.
But there is no use cherishing delusions.
Justice Williams opinion gives little
ground for expecting that curative legisla-
tion can affect the liability for work already
wholly or partially done. And if it did,
Governor Pattison could not be expected to
turn complete somersault from his former
position.
The Legislature can ''cure" the defective |
system so as to make it work constitutionally |
for the future. 1t will not succeed in the |
retroactive measures contemplated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
Social Chatter.

MRS. ]. H. IRWIN of lis Page street. Allie.
gheny, will give parlor concert next Tuesday
evening for the benefit of the new Westminster
Church. 1t is hoped that the church will soon
be ready. The congregation expects to use
the lecture room for services on the first Sun
day In April.
CARDS are out for the wedding of Miss Nellie
Williams. of Oakland, and Sidney Wilmot on
April !. The young couple will reside on
Seneca street.
A RECEPTION will be given in the Cyclorama
parlors. on the 1st of April, by John Sauers. of
McKeesport, and Mr.. Lantrier, of Locust street,
Allegheny.
THE lecture by Hon. Henry Hall this even
ing, in the Third U. P. Church on Diamond
street, above Ross street, promises to be well
attended.
AN entertainment was given last night at
the residence of Mrs. Greer, daughter of DR..
Mowry, for the benefit of the Westminster
Church.
A RECEPTION will be given by the Pittsburg
Cotlllon Club. at the Academy of Mrs. Slack
Davis, next Tuesday evening.
ABOUT 800 people participated in the pleasures
of a reception at the Seventh United Presby-
terian Church. on Iceland"
MISS BESSIE BYRNE. of Stockton avenue,
Allegheny, left last evening for weeks visit
to friends in Philadelphia
A EUCHRE party is to be held at the resi-
uence of H. 3. Hays, 30 Sheffield street, Allie
gheny, this evening.
ABOUT so friends of Mr.. Wood. Jr., were
entertained at his mothers house on Caldwell
street last evening.
A BALL is to be held at Cyclorama Hall this
evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
will be the gamer by getting good pro-
visions at fair prices.

AN English journal feels aggrieved over
some plain statements concerning the neglected
tomb OF Byron which appeared in recent
article in THE DISPATCH. The article is true,
no doubt, but an illustration shows Byron's
grave outside the church at IIucknall. The
correspondent did not send the sketch, but it
was taken from an English illustrated maya
zine, which led the editor astray. Were it not
for this trifing slip city contemporary that pats
the Englishman on the back would not have an
opportunity to vent its spleen. 1t is due the
correspondent Mr.. Edgar l. Wakeman. to
acknowledge that the blunder made in illus
trating his article has called forth unjust criti-
cism upon him. If the esteemed contemporaries
at home and over the water will read the
article they will see that the tomb is described
as being in Hucknall Church instead OF Huck-
nall graveyard. We can vouch for Mr.. Wake
mans statements as to its present condition. In
this connection it is not amiss to let the public
know that THE DISPATCH circulates every
where. and is read in Europe as well as America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
MUSICIANS IN COUNCIL.
A Resolution Passed to Head Off the Threat
ened Importation of Talent

MILWAUKEE, March 19.-Nearly the entire
day has been occupied in the Convention of the
National League of Musicians in the discussion
of the proposed affiliation of the league with
the American Federation of Labor. President
Wolsiffer took a stand in favor of cautious
action on the subject.
A New York manager, F. A. Schwab. is about
to start for Europe to engage musicians for
service in this country, and in the hope of head
ing off this project the New York delegates
secured the adoption of a set of resolutions
protesting against the importation of foreign
musicians for any purpose whatever. and de-
claring that there is no lack in America of cap
able performers on any instrument. Appended
was resolution extending the thanks of the
national league to Mrs. Jeanette M. Thurber
for her efforts to elevate the musical profession
in this country. These resolutions were ordered
sent to New York by wire at once. The one
referring to the importation of musicians
struck the Chicago delegation as covering the
case of Theodore Thomas and his contract with
the Chicago Orchestra Association, and Mr..
Currier moved to have copy of the resolution
sent to Milward Adams for his enlightment.
This brought up the Thomas matter in an in
formal way, and the Chicago men stated that
Thomas had made contracts with musicians in
Munich. However, it was decided to have
special set of resolutions submitted with refer
ence to the Chicago case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
KISSING HAS A HISTORY.
1t Always Existed and Undoubtedly Al
ways Will Exist.

1t Always Existed and Undoubtedly Al
ways Will Exist.
Popular Science Monfhly.l
The mutual kiss of affection or passion by the
lips between persons Of opposite sex is gener-
ally considered to be instructive. Reichenbach
sought to explain it on the theory that the
mouth was the focus of his "odlc force" and
that these two foci of opposite sexes possessed
natural attraction to each other. The fact
that the mutual kiss between opposite sexes is
not general among the tribes of men is abund-
antly shown by the observations of travellers in
the lands where savagery and barbarism still
exist Where it is now practiced it is not prob
ably of great antiquity. In some languages,
notably the Japanese there is no word for kiss.
When, however. the kiss was introduced to
include women, its vogue, like that OF other
new inventions. was carried to excess. Ac-
cording to the chronicle of Winsenius, it was
unknown in England until the Princess
Rowena, the daughter of King Hengist Of
Friesland, instructed the insular Vortigern in
the imported salute. Though the Saxon sta
tistics are not probably exact. 1t Is historical
that in England. not many years ago. 1t would
have been the imperative duty of visitor to
have kissed all the ladies of the household,
even without previous acquaintance. Such
was the experience of many surprised literary
foreigners, notably Erasmus. The cotempor-
ary drama shows the usage to have lasted into
the Georgian era, and it is to he noticed that
the performance was generally called "sa-
lutte" sometimes the salute"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
JOURNALISTIC JEsTS.
BUSINESS.

BUSINESS.
"I never give kiss" said Sue,
My little bIack-eyeu maiden
'I never give kiss, tits true,
But alb, you bet trade 'emr'
-Ns1O York Herald.
Curio Dealer-Here's skeleton of George
washington's pet cat
CoIlector-I don't want one so large. WHATS
this small one?
Curio Dealer-That's skeleton Of the same cat
when 1t was Kitten Chicago Hetcs.
sIsay, can't a man get some sort of
reductiou?,, asked the economical citizen as he
stood at the box office of the theater where the
high-priced attraction was playing.
stNo.''
81 tell you ~ the applicant persisted earnestly,
sif you'll give me half-rate III agree to look at
the whole performance through the big end of An
glass. - Washington Post.
You have been speeulating, 1 believer
eyes"
.'Is there any money in it?''
sYou bet, All my moneys in 1t and the most
of my w.fe's, There's money enough In IL: the
trouble is you can't get any or it ',-Neso
Press.
Jim Pegasus-Now 1 have read YOU my
poems, what do you say. Shall publish them in
book form, or burn them upg
Colonel Percy lerger-Hcm, second thoughts
are always best. Burn 'em up, Jim.-Tsras SJt-
ings.
Tillinghast--Tell US hunting story, Gil
dersleeye.
Gildersleeve-At this season of the year tell
hsh stories only.
'swhy is thatg''
"Because 1t Is Lent"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
HE numerous ocean disasters cbronicled

The numerous ocean disasters chronicled
in the last few days are calculated to bring the
dangers of sea travel home with startling dis
tinctness to the dwellers in inland cities. By
far the most terrible was the wreck of the
Utopia, off Gibraltar, by which almost 800
human beings lost their lives. The lntimation
that the officers and crew of the wrecked vessel
abandoned the passengers to their fate, while
the people on board the ironclad Rodney used
every effort to rescue them, brings out two
prominent traits in human nature. To the
officers and crew of the Rodney is due every
commendation the world can give brave men;
but the miserable wretches who had charge of
the Utopia and its precious freight deserve
only the execration of mankind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
AFTER CAMPBELL,s SCALP.
Plot Against Him, With John r. Mclean
as the Chief Conspirator.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
COLUMBUS March 19.-There is considerable
of a sensa tion in political circles to-day over
the report that Governor CampbelPs enemies
are preparing to relegate him to the rear. The
report is that the leading Democratic paper of
the State is to make the attack, and that the
substance of the same will be handled by the
press associations at Washington. John r.
Mclean and Lawrence T. Neal are given the
credit of being behind the scheme. and that
they will be candidates respectively for United
States Senator and Governor. 1t is claimed
the Campbell Foraker baIlot-box story is to be
reopened, with detriment to the former; that
the Congressional record of Campbell is to be
attacked. with a view to showing that he was
interested in the legislation for the improve
ment of the Potomac fats and that he was
benefited thereby.
Many of the Democratic members Of the
Legisl ature have been cognizant of the scheme
for some days and number of them have been
consulted as to the advisability of making the
move against Campbell, but none can be found
who have interested themselves further than
to advise the publication. Governor Campbell
is in New York, and this evening sent the fol-
lowing telegram to his private secretary:
You may announce apropos Of proposed
article that any newspaper making or publish
ing charges will be promptly prosecuted, civilly
and crim1nally."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
Piety and Punishment.

The Lexington Gazette tells of the curious
custom observed by an earnest and determined
Richmond mother in raising brood of six
boys whom dying husband had left to her
care and whom she raised to honorable man.
hood on mixed diet of prayer and iogsing.
She was an exceedingly pious woman. and so
strict member of the Presbyterian Church
that DR.. Breckenridge or some other observant
preacher called her the "She Elder" When
the boys were caught in some ugly scrape re-
quiring her attention she would lock them up
iu tho attic in the old Northern Bank where
they lived, and just before night the "old LADY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
Lizzie Fox.

Miss Lizzie Fox, who died at the Ladies'
of the g. A. r. Home at Hawkens station, yester-
day morning, a graduate of the Orphans,
School at Drummcrville near Uniontown. She
has been quite i'll ever since she entered the Home,
early in the past fall ana passed quietly away
surrounded by the kind ladies who had charge or
the Home and who had done everything that
could possibly be done for her comfort. The fu-
neral services will be held at the Home Tomorrow
afternoou, ut 3 O'Clock. Interment private,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
,TOgeph AlbietZ.

Joseph Albetz, ex-Alderman of the Fifth
ward-now the inth ward--died yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Albietz, father of Captain J. J. AL
bietz came to Pittsburg in 1881, from Baden. Ger
many. By occupation nailsm.th, but not being
able to find employment at his trade. ne peddlsd
German clocks through this and adjoining coun-
ties In 1857. when Winfield Scott was Il candi-
date for President, only nine German born citizens
in Pittsburg were Whigs he being OF them
The others were Messrs. Ruch, Sahl, Friday
Kretz, Shildicker, Mueller and Berger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
DEATHS OF A DAY.
L NJ. Axten,
,spEcIAL TKLEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

WASHINGTON. Pa, March ID. M.
Axtell. Recorder of Washington county, died at
his home in this place last night. MIR. Axtell WAS
born il Jacksonville Greene county, January 9.
1856. His father was the minister OF the famous
Cumberland Presbyterian Church at that time.
He graduated from the California Normal School
in 1850, when we went to teaching. In 1884 he
the Republican candidate for the nomination
of Recorder. and defeated by majority of
one. In 1887 he was again candidate. and was
again candidate, and won both the nomination
and election. Meanwhile he became sick, and at
no time since has been well enough to attend to
his duties. Its expected the Governor will ap-
point Z. Baker, his clerk, to fill out the term.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20

would make her appearance, armed with Bible.
hymn-book and bunch of tough switches. She
proceeded to read chapter from the Bible;
this was followed by the singing of hymn, and
then she would begin the cuisines meeting"
The whipping was prOpOrtioned to the "old
lady's" state of mind and to the offenses
charged, but always severe and to the extent of
the durability of the rods employed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
YOUTHS HARVEST,
Years ago 1 met Lizetts

Years ago met Lzette
In a land of flowers,
And the memory fingers yet
'Freshed by springtime showers.
In a bower made by vine
We together slipped red wine.
Those were gala days, Lizette.
We had youth and leisure;
Laughter echoed where We met,
Sorrow doled scant measure.
Bars of sunlight through the vine
FlecEed with gold the ruddy wine.
Yes, our hearts were young, Lizette,
Passion died a. signing;
Still we surely felt regret
When we saw love lying
In the shadow cast by vine,
DYING for one drop of wine!
Have YOU sun alway, Lizette?
Juicy grapes, sweet flowers =?
Or does mem'ry claim the debt
We owe those happy hours?
In nv dreamland grows a vine
That yields a cup of bitter wine.
Years ago met Lizette,
Now the seas divide US.
Would you have us both forget3
Can you all deride us?
Down in most hearts there's vine
Bearing bitter fruit like mine.
WILLIE WINKLE
PITTsBURG, March IS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
A PARSONS WEDDING.

The Son of Rev. MIR Hays, of Allegheny,
Married to a Kirkwood Lady.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
WHEELING, March 19.-Rev. c. c. Hays,
formerly pastor OF the Presbyterian Church at
Bridgeport, and Miss Lucy Alexander, of Kirk
wood, were married at the brides home yester-
day. Rev. Mr.. Hays, of Allegheny, father of
the groom, performed the ceremony.
The Opera House Orchestra furnished the
music for the occasion. A large number of
friends were present to witness the ceremony,
after which the couple departed for an ex-
tended Eastern trip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
Charles Henry Collier.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAToH.l

WHEELING, March 19-Charles Henry
Collier, Secretary of the Fire and Marine Insur-
ance Company since its organization in 1873 died
to-day at noon. He came to Wheeling from
Boston in $780, and has occupied many positions
of trust in this city He was prominent IN Masonic
circles, having been Grand Master OF the Grand
Lodge of West Virginia, and was the highest
Mason in the State. special session OF the
Grand Lodge will be called to attend the funeral.
He was graduate of the University OF Ohio, and
was for years principal of Linsley Institute in
Wheeling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
Hon, Alfred King.


ERIE, March 19.-Hon. Alfred King died
tonight at the age of so years. Deceased was
born in Waterford, Pa. was surveyor, county
official of Erie, first Mayor of Erie city, and
served several terms in that capacity. He built
the suburb known as Kingston. and was a brother
of Editor King, founder Of the Pittsburg Gazette.
One OF his sons is Lieutenant A. FL. King, of the
Eighth United States Cavalry, stationed at Tongue
river. Arz. Deceased was also Deputy Collector
of Customs, and was Chief of Police when stricken
with his last illness. During early slavery times
he operated the Erie division of the Underground
railway, and while carrying malt by lake to
Canada transported hundreds of fugitive slaves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20

SOME members of the North Dakota
Legislature, who were paid to vote a certain
way did not look closely at the checks. and
consequently did not see that they were SO
dated as to be no good until after the final vote
was taken. When the honest legislators tried
to get their cash they found that payment on
the checks had been stopped. The next thing
we know we will hear of North Dakota law
to the effect that al bribes must be paid cash
n advance
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20
C. P. Kimball, Ex-ConsuI.

NEW YORK, March 19.-C. P. Kimball,
of Chicago, ex-Consul at Stuttgart, died al the
Brevoort House this morning He was paralyzed
in his left arm and side two years ago. and had
been subject to heart trouble ever SINCE The
climate OF Chicago being too harsh, he was obliged
~ Stav in Florida last winter. He had been here
sincs ss last November Two days ago he had an ar
taek of heart trouble, complicated with brain dis
order and yesterday afternoon he became un-
conscious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-20

A GERMAN editor has been sentenced to
six months Imprisonment for printing poem
by Heinrich Heine. Poets.are always causing
trouble for editors, and it seems as if their
baneful influence fingered after DEATH