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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30


Miss FLEMING, daughter of Governor Flem-
Ing, of West Vir -infa; Mr.. ard Miss Foster,
of New York City; Miss McElrov. OF Pom
plon. n. j.; Miss Phoebe Kennedy, of Tar
entum, and Miss Cora Strickler, OF wilkins
burg, were among the visitors at Camp
Eden, on the Cheat river, last week.
TOMORROW evening st. James P. z.
Church, corner of Sixth street and Penn
avenue, VIII be the scene of merry doings.
The Guild of the church has arranged to
give a social, which promises to be very en-
tertafning
MISS NETrIE WALTERS, of Negley avenue
East End. gave charmiugly appointed din.
ner last night for number of school
frienCs. The table decorations were made
up of roses and dafodils.
A RIVER excursion will be enjoyed by the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor of the Mcclure Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Allegheny, next Thursday after
noon.
MISS ELLA M. BAILEY. daughter of Mrs. C.
p Bailey, OF Penn avenue, East End, was
married to Mr.. Harry p. Wyatt of C. II.
jerks & Co., on Saturday, August u.
Mrs. NORA MONTGOMERY, OF Frankfort, Kv..
was the guest OF honor at a dinner last night
given by Mrs. Sarah Wheeler, of Allegheny
Covers were laid for 80
Miss ALICE PIERCE of sharpsvi1le, Pm, and
Miss Carrie Rhodes, of Shpron, Pa., are visit
ing Miss Irene Heinz, Penn avenue, East
End.
MASTER FRED CUMMINGS OF Forbes street.
entertained a number of small friends YES
terday afternoon in honor of his birthday.
MISS LIZZIE S. KUHN and Mr.. W. HI. Nc
Nulty will be married this morning in
Sacred Heart Church, East End.
Mr. AND MRS. r. P. NEv1N, of Sewickley,
will leave this week to visit their son. Mr..
H. o. Nevin, of Denver, Col.
Miss MARTHA SHELDON, OF Allegheny, will
entertain party of girl friends from Cleve-
land this evening.
THE Pfttsburg Library was reopened yes
terday, and is fresh and attractive after its
summer vacation.
Miss ANNA MEYER and Mr.. Charles Schivan
will be welded to-day at the home of the
bride, Troy Hill.
SEPTEMBER g. 9 and 10 are the dates set by
the ladies .ot the G. A. X. of Lawrenceville
for lawn fete.
A LUNCHEON will be given to-day by Mrs.
e. B. Sands Of Ben Venue place, for Miss
Eva LutZ.
THE Misses Mary McFall and Stella Macy,
of New York, are guests of Mrs. n. Patter-
son.
Mrs. FRANK WIER, of Fifth avenue, gave q
de1ig ghtful card party last evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
Pr1TsBuRG. TUESDAY. AUGUST 50, 1892.
TWELVE PAGES
PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.

The Democrats of CIearfield and Centre
counties have made some progress in forcing
conferees of Clarion county to agree to a
new basis of representation in the nomi-
nations for Congress. They declined to
acquiesce in the denomination of Congress
man Kripps, of Clarion until new basis
more in proportion to the vote of the
several counties was adopted. BY that
means they succeeded, not in abolishing
the conferee system, but in making an i'm
provement on its most stupid and vicious
features
1t is singular illustration of the per-
sistence of injurious prescriptions that all
politicians are able to maintain the idea of
inequiGable representation, which makes
the representation of a puny vote in one
county the equal of large vote in another,
and uses both as the personal property of
managing politicians for trading purposes
1t is perfectly clear that the only way
to secure popular representation in
party action is to make the rep
resentation of each township or
precinct in a district bear an exact pro-
portion to its vote This has been recog
nized in other states for generation. 1t
is the basis of popular representation in
the legislative bodies designed by the Con-
stitution TO be popular. Yet at the close of
the nineteenth century the effete and un-
equal conferee system continues to pro-
duce deadlocks and facilitate bargains in
the State of Pennsylvania.
It is satisfactory that the Democrats of
-
some progress. But while they were about
it they should have done away with the
conferee system altogether and estab-
lished the open system of nomination by
methods in which the popular vote of the
party will be directly and proportionally
represented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
Chairmen OF Three Parties Trying to Fin
Out What 1t Means

Chairmen OF Three Parties Trying to Find
Out What 1t Means.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29.-[SpecioL 1.-The
three State clairmen came together at the
Girard House to-day to take up the knotty
problem OF finding out just what kind of
ballot the Baker law intends shall be voted
next November and the conference might
have resulted in something definite had Mr..
Harrity been present, but important busi-
ness ar National Democratic Headquarters
kept him in New York.
General Reeder was quite disappointed, as
he expected an official determination of the
question without further delay. Chairman
Wright appeared serenely satisfied, as the
present Interpretation of the law and form
Of ballot is the one he thinks he will stand.
Chairman II. D. Patton, the Prohibitionist
leader, had score of propositions filed away
in an inside pocket, and was as much disap-
pointed as the Republican chairman. only
his disappointment rankled on different
lines. His principal task now is to get the
Prohibition nomination on the State ballot.
In the absence or Mr.. Harrity Mr.. Patton
insisted on an answer to his questions from
General Reeder and the two had long
talk together. Much to Chairman Wright's
relief Mr.. Patton did not seek comfort
from Democratic direction.
tion, not only in Harrisburg, but in every
county where we have county ticket"
said Chairman Patton. 81 have no doubt
but what. we shall eventually get on the
regular ballot, and if not there will be some
Prehibitionist votes registered. Every citi-
zen is entitled to a vote. There were Is. 800
Prohibftionists voting last wear, and hardly
believe any per cent decision can keep
that number from expressing their choice
this year."
Chairman Patton did not express his in
tentions to any extent, but admitted that he
had a series ofquestions for the Secretary of
State to consider defining the claims of his
party. He returned to Lancaster this even
ing ready to go into conference at the first
intimution that one is to be held in
Pittsburg.
1--WE shall not have the same trouble as the
Republicans or Democrats in voting under
the Baker law" said Mr.. Patton. "Pro-
hibitionists are all intelligent and know
what they are about. 1t is always q cam
paign of education with them"
Chairman Reeder stated at Republican
State Headquarters today that he would
visit Mr.. Harrity in New York on Wednes-
day and endeavor to have some decision in
the matter. "Our State campaign is pro-
crossing very satisfa ctorily and every means
has been employed TO give the voters q
proper idea of the new law" he said, "and
anticipate no trouble after the proper form
of ballot has been declared"
Chairman Wright goes on to Harrisburg
tomorrow morning to attend the meeting Of
the Democratic State Central Committee to-
morrow. In case Mr.. Harrity gets there too
he will send word to Chairman Redder and
the Baker ballot conference may come OF
along with the other proceedings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
AN HONEST WAY.


A Pubic Speaker Endorses and Commsnds
the Course of THE DISPATCH.
To the Editor of THE DIsPAroH:
DEAR SIR: a copy of TIE DLSP4TCH of
s5th., containing report of my remarks at M.
Gretno on the a4th, has come to my hands,
Please accept thanks for the J,su and fair re-
port publfshed.
IL Is the more appreciated on account Of hs
being in opposition to yoxr o,cn uietos. But to
publish both sides Of a political irsue, fairly is
the honest ,o1y to educate tn people.
With the highest respect for such honesty, I
atsh you great prosperity in your paper.
j. A. GUNDY
Tev1s1nfr1 <U0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
AN EXOTIC GROWTH.

The Socialist platform adopted by a
hitherto unheard-of national convention
in New York is before the people The
bill of reforms which that document pro-
poses for the nation is exceedingly varied
and contains a large number of PROPOSE
tions-a few good, some and many merely
the product of quackism. Among the
good ideas are compulsory education,
legislation for the scientific management
of forests and waterways, revocation of
land grants, the conditions of which have
not been fulfilled, and the prohibition of
the employment of children of school age
and of female labor in occupations ,detri-
mental to health or morality.
Among the bad in effect is the owner
ship by the United States of all means of
public transportation and communication,
and by municipalities of all industries re-
qu!ring municipal franchises, which would
yield 8 rich feast to political corruption.
The repeal of all pauper, tramp and con-
spiracy laws seems to be equally divided
between a desire to facilitate mendicity
and to aid the great combinations which
establish high prices on important staples
Finally the declaration that laws shall
be proposed and voted on by the people
on the referendum principle, and that the
Presidency, Vice Presidency and United
States Senate shall be abolished, is cool
proposition to overturn the system
founded by our fathers and proved by a
eentury's experience, which could only
come f1om source ignorant of Amer
ican institutions and destitute of Amer
lean spirit.
The Socialist platform, while it con-
tains some reasonable features, is evident
lyframed for European conditions. There
are reforms needed in the United States,
but the Socialists are not experts either in
the American diseases or their necessary
remedies
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THERE is something vigorously offensive
about those changes in the armor plates and
other fittings for new war vessels. And un-
til thorough explanation is received,
everyone concerned is placed in a defensive
attitude and a by no means invulnerable
position before the public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
AN EXAMPLE OF LYNCH Law.

A recent lynching attempt in Georgia
illustrates the disposition of mobs to hang
the wrong people, and the sequel sho ws
an equal indisposition to lynch the really
guilty persons when they have the reputa-
ton of being bad men to meddle with.
The crime was that of woman of some
property whose body was found on the
road near her farm. The mob thought
some one should be lynched, and not find
ing any one more to their taste than her
foster son, who had been made the heir Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
FoRETOLp HER OWN DEATH
| Young Lady Hastens Home to Prepare

A Young Lady Hastens Home to Prepare
for the Funeral
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. GA striking instance
of premonition of death came to light last
night Two weeks ago Miss Blanch NJ.
Kroeson, daughter of physician of Colum-
bus, hastily returned from the East, where
she has been visiting, and informed her
parents that she had a premonition that
death would come to her in few days.
They tried to disabuse her mind of the
notion, but she only became more thoroughly
convinced that her end was near. and gave
her mother minute directions as to her
funeral. Two days after reaching home she
took typhoid fever, and last night she died.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
NIB. PRICK AT CRESSOE,

Whcrs He Was oined on BIS Arrival by
Postms ster General Wanamsker.
CREssoN, Pa, Aug. 29.-[SpecfaI MIR. H.
c. Frick came up to the Mountain House on
the 457 train this afternoon, to stay a few
days. He was alone, and the object of his
visit was to confer with B. F. Jones. A. E.
w, Painter and other prominent iron men
who have nrivate cottages here.
He was followed later by Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker, who arrived on the lin
tied. Mr.. Wanamaker expects to stay some
time, and says he will no doubt bring the
rest of his family for the balance of the
season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
G neral james q. Blauvelt.

General James II. Blauvelt, of Nyack, n.
Y. died Of paralysis last night at the Cockburn
House, Mount Pleasant. In the Catskills. where he
was spending the summer with his family. He
commander Of the Seventh Brigade. N. e. s. IN.
Y..ex-AIayor of Nyack, ex-President of the North
River Steamboat Company and Vice President of
the Nyack Electric Light and Power Company.
He was superintendent of the Nyack Reformed
SUNDAY School for many years and was deacon In
the Reformed Church. He prominent In the
insurance business In New York state. A widow
and five children survive him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

CHINESE immigrants are absolutely
harmless as compared with cholerainfected
persons. But it is notable that wherever the
former can be smuggled into this country
there is a leakage which must be stopped to
prevent any possible percolaJiOn Of the
latter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

OF all false economies, the most foolish
and disastrous is that which seeks to save a
few pence at the risk of health. Cheap and
nasty sanitation is apt to prove ruinous as
compared with expensive and efficient sew
erage, and it is direct invitation to dis
ease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

The cholera did not come over on La
Touraine, but it Will get here, no doubt. 1
hope the quarantine regulations in and
around Pittsburg will be more effective than
in 1878 or '79. when the yellow fever was so
bad down the river. We had doctors here
and there and guards watching the rivers
and railroads at s5 watch, and yet members
of the ill-fated John Porter's crew had no
trouble whatever in entering town and
walking about the streets. One of them died
at the smallpox hospital annex of the West
Penn, and it was as rank q case of yellow
fever as one could wish for, WALTER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
Obituary Notes.

Mr.. n oBLE K. RoYsE, Principal of the Sixth
District School of Cincinnati and one of the oldest
teachers In the city, died yesterday.
SAMUEL GRAIL who has been Deputy Clerk and
Clerk of the United States Courts in Louisville
KY, for 2! years. died at the Horton Infrmary
yesterday morning of stomach complaint. He was
removed about two months ago and this caused
mental worry. which FASTENED his death. He had
become incapable Of performing the duties OF his
office. He was Is years old and leaves wife aud
two children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

WHEN a long -undisturbed cesspool is
pumped out it is we'll to have copious sup
ply of some pungent-odored disinfectant,
even 1t the operation occur in the small
hours of the stilly morning. For the life
and safety of no bypasser is to be dis
regarded, and the accommodations of cess
pool are wondrous potent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

MAYOR GRANT. of New York, spoke
well and wisely when he said, in reference
to the danger of cholera: 81 think that too
much precaution cannot be taken" And he
and his officers cannot work too hard to full
Ill his promise, "We will try, If possible, to
bring the quarantine system to perfection"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

DUELs are foolish institution anyhow.
But ii boys must fight to be boys, the Mar.
quis of Queensbury rules as adopted by two
West Point cadets is better method of set
Ting dispute than that adopted by the
padded sword welding German students.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
KAISER W11HE1M eyidentlY has his

KAISER WILHELM evidently has his
lucid moments, or he would hardly have
been wise enough to order that the exact
facts Of the cholera epidemic in Berlin be
ofncially bulletned twice q day. There is
nothing like reliable statements to suppress
any inclination to unreasonfng panic, for
truth-even when the worst is told-is al
ways calmer than wild-eyed, fleet-winged
rumor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

INHABITANTS of Mars, if there be any,
are. fortunate in having an isolation from
the earth complete enough to enable them
to dispense with a quarantine to ward off
the epidemics which are the dread Of terres-
trial inhabitants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

IT is about time for the officials to cor
rect the erroneous, though rapidly spread
ing, impression that the workhouse is
summer resort which the inmates may leave
at their own sweet will and pleasure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
FIRE-PRooF AND NOT FIRE-PRooF

There is deep instruction combined with
the natural irony of events in the fact
that the Metropolitan Opera House of
New York, which disappeared in smoke
the other morning, was one of the WELL
known class of ire-proof buildings. Like
many Of its predecessors, it was prompt to
succumb when the flames got good
chance at it
In the Chicago fire the fre-proof build
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THE platform adopted by the Peoples
party of Allegheny county is not going to be
overcrowded. Its number of planks is very
large in proportion to the number Of voters
who desire to stand on it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
John C. Allen,

John G. Allen, Secretary of the Law
repcevlc branch Y. NJ c. A., died at his home. 46
Davidson street, yesterday afternoon after a short
attack of typhoid fever The Y. M. G. A. will take
action oil his death to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

IT is now stated positively that the guillo-
tine was not invented by DIR. Gillotin and
that he was not executed thereon, and one
cannot help wondering whether there isany
truth in history after all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

NEW ORLEANS is at last to adopt
proper system of sanitation, and when the
Crescent City has actually done so, a congrat-
ulation of its Inhabitants will be in order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

WITH regard to the Afghan disturbances
and the troubles in the Pamirs, the Tory
lingo press of England appears to be good
deal more belligerent than Russia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

FROM the amount of croaking heard as to
the slimness of Corbett's chances against the
literary actor, his supporters might be fifty
described as Corbettors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

MISTRESS NECESSITY added largely to
her family during the past year, as the
Patent Office was called upon to christen
1925 inventions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

'THE drift of things is decidedly in
favor of the Republicans this year. ''said Sem
ator Quay to G. friend q few days ago. 81
believe we will carry every State we carried
four years ago and will add two others
New Jersey and West Virginia-to the list.
My friends in various parts of the country
tell me they find the party strong and
vigorous and all the minor breaches seem to
have been healed. I think MIR. Harrison
will continue to date his mail from the
White House,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

IF it only were not necessary to fight oc-
casionally, bruising might be regarded as a
healthy and lucrative profession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

The National Convention of Socialists
| evidently looked around and proceeded to
| ask for everything it wanted but could not
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THE roughers have at last consented to
rough it for a year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THOSE trailing trains on city sidewalks
might have been designed as harborers and
transmitters of deadly germs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

LONG accustomed as it has been to the
wiles and voracious ferocity of the Tam
many tiger, it is hardly surprising that the
Democratic party can indorse even O Wild
cat currency with comparative equanimity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

ENGLAND progresses There is a great
demand for American fruit over there now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

PTTTsBURG's Exposition will be e1-
posed to view again in about two weeks
now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
PYTH1ANs SELECT THE CAPITAL.
The knights Decide to Have the suprem

The Knights Decide to Have the Supreme
Lodge Meet There Next Time.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Aug. 29.-The Supreme
Lodge to-day decided upon Washington City
rs the place for the next encampmento of the
Knights of Pythias. The vote was close and
on the final roll call Washington received
81, while Louisville followed with so.
Indianapolis was not in the contest after
the preliminary. skirmishing. No other
business was considered. The proposed
changes in the constitution were made u
special order for Wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

PosToFFICE clerks here have a club now,
but it is not designed as a belligerent weapon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
Specimens of Growers Catch.

specimens OF trovers Catch.
New York Press.I
Advices from Gray Gables stated that Mr..
Cleveland caught two fish at once the other
day. One wds q Tammany toad-fsh and the
other MuRwump 'Rrunter."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
PUDDLERs ACCEPT A CUT.
Tho Pennsylvania Iron Company Starts Up
After Two NJ Months of llpness

LANCASTER, PA, Aug. 29.-The Pennsylva-
mia Iron Company, OF this city, started work
this morning after two months idleness,
giving employment to 800 men. The pnd-
dlers accept reduction from 81 00 to So IS q
ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

VOL a. No. sQS.-Eutered at Pittsourg Postofhce
November 1857, rs second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THE streets reverberate with the rafting
OF hacks and cabs these mornings, and
through their doors you see sunburned faces
looking out, while the trunk up beside the
driver tells the story. 1t is September, next
week. Summer has gone, hotel bills have
come, and it is time to turn to work gain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

1--WE have at least 30 per cent more gas
for our consumers now than we had two
years ago." said Manager George Browne, OF
the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company.
eve do not intend to use pumps because we
do not need them at present. The wells in
the Pin Hook field are showing larger now
than when they were first turned into the
lines. Then others of the new fields are
showing up well and the outlook is very
favorable"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30
THE BAKER BALLOT Law.

Let0is6,iro, Pa, Aug. n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-30

THE memorial spoon business has appar-
emily taken new turn. Not content with
gathering these pretty souveniers, some of
the ladies have taken to wearing them.
saw neat little gold enameled thing made
up as a breastpin and worn by lady of
magnificent proportions on whom it did not
look as odd as it might seem. suppose
they will follow it up with knives and forks
as hat pins, saucers as buttons and teacups
as chatelaine appendages.