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The advocate., 1892-01-27
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Concerning the oft quoted prophecy
attributed to Mr.. Lincoln a. having been
written to a friend, well developed de-
nial has been going the rounds Of the
press, challenging the reform press to es-
tSblish the truth or fslsity Of the same.
Following is the disputed quotation:
LINCOLNs PREDICTION.
President Lincoln, in answer to friend in
Illinois, used the following language:
"Yes, we may congratulate ourselves that
this cruel war is nearing its close. Il has
cost vast amount of treasure and blood.
The best blood Of the flower of American
youth has been freely offered upon our
Country's altar that the country might live
It has been indeed trying hour for the re-
public; but see in the near future a crisis
arising that unnerves me and causes me to
tremble for the safety of my country. As q
result of the war corporations have been
enthroned, and an era of corruption inhigh
places will follow, and the money power
will endeavor TO continue it's sway by ap-
pesling to the prejudices of the people, un-
til all wealth is aggregated in few hands,
and the republic destroyed. feel more
anxiety for the safety of my country than
ever before, even in the midst of the war.
God grant that my fears may prove ground
less"
The same dispute arose some years ago
and was quickly exploded. We wrote to
Colonel Harper, who was at one time law
partner with Mr.. Lincoln, and he sends
US circular coutaing particulars rela-
tive to this question. So frequent were
the inquiries at one time before that he
prepared circular to answer them ALL
From 1t we are informed that the letter
from which the quotation was taken was
written to and received by Hon. w. r.
Ellis, native of Indiana, and a we'll
known politician.
1t is not necessary to depend upon any
historian or biography for data Of this
nature. A man like Lincoln was, had
thousands of friends to whom would be
addressed friendly letters without the
attendant insignia of private secretary
or copy press.
Why do not some Of these hilarious
gentry who so readily dispute the origin
of the prophecy, dispute as well the full
fillment thereof? Why do you not dis
pute the statement attributed to Salmon
P. Chase, to the effect that his sanction Of |
the national banking act was the greatest
mistake of his life?
Why not dispute the Buel circular?
Why not dispute the calamity howls Of
Webster, Phillips, Stewart, Jones, Plumb,
Governor Martin of Kansas, and others,
all In the same tenor as the above?
Gentlemen, It don't go. The evidences
are that Mr.. Lincoln wrote those words,
and that the exact fulfllment is the
nightmare that disturbs your repose.
HE'S A CHUMP.
The advocate., 1892-01-27
Reform Press Meeting.

In accordance with arrangements made
at Indianapolis in December, 1891, q
meeting Of the Reform Press Association
is called at st. Louis, Mo-, on the 10th
day Of February, 1892. AS there will be
business Of much Importance come be-
fore the body at that time, it is desired
that every editor or manager of Reform
papers be present.
s. MoLALLIN, President.
The advocate., 1892-01-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
ARalnst the Great NTOnopoly.

UhEAI DENDO tAdn', JAn' IT, IoJz.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-At the meeting
of the stockholders of the Barton County
Alliance Exhange Company, January IS,
there was a unanimous vote cast against
the propositions offered that body by the
National Union Company.
Yours respectfully,
F. A. FRUIT.
The advocate., 1892-01-27
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additional.
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CeDd postal card tn Bush & Cows MsnkatO,
~ Kan, for their list Of reform books.
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TTTANTED-Alllance men or farmers who
know Of q locality where PeFCher0n OF
Coach stallion is needed To write me and gtNt0
the fact. We import our own stock and giVO
personal attention to organizing "B,eedoGs'
Clubs" and sell them horses at honest value and
guarantee satisfaction and terms Address r.
n. Raymond. Wllsey. Morris CN.. Kan.
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II. TAYLOR, Pearl, Dickinson Co., KS, Short.
Va horns, POland-China Hogs, Bronze Turkeys.
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EVANS BROS, Hartford, Kan, importers and
~ dealers In Pure Bred Draught, Roadster and
Grade Horses. Hartford iB on NJ, X. d 7. r. r.,
thirteen miles southeast Of EmpOFia.
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sURsORrB1 for TIM ADvOOA4a.
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EiNGLISH RED POLLED CATTLE. Young
- stock for sale, pure bred and grades Your
orders solicited. Address L. X. Haselttne, Dor.
chester, Greene Co., Mo. Mention AdVOcata.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
ROBBED HIS FRIEND,

Julius Doerr Takes the Savings Of His
Roommate to Visit His Old Home-He
Returns to Make Amends and Is Ar
rested.
Yesterday afternoon while Officer Kim,
of the Allegheny force, was patrolling his
beat along Sycamore street, he saw Julius
Doerr. a German, who he thought was
wanted, and he concluded to interrogate
him. After a short conversation with him
and not gaining much information, he con-
cluded to send him to the Central station.
After he had been placed under arrest,
Doerr confessed that he was wanted for q
robbery he had committed last July. He
said to Sup srintendent Muth that up TO
July II he was employed at the Leggate
Spring and Axle Works, as was also his
roommate, Sylvester Schnethers. For
some time he had had longing to visit his
native land, but he was short Of the nsces-
sary money to pay his way.
Doerr and his roommate boarded on
Buente street, in Reserve township.
Schnethers. by nard work and frugal living.
had saved up $105. Doerr had often looked
with longing eye on the small hoard, and
finally he succumbed to temptation. On
July II last he secured leave of absence
from the works on plea of being sick, and
at once went to his boarding house. Secur-
ing an axe he broke open Schnethers' trunk
and searched for the savings, which he
finally found. He also found silver watch
and some valuable papers
He then disappeared. He told Superin-
tendent Muth yesterday that he had satis-
fed his desire by visiting his old home in
Germany. After the money was all gone
he began to think of the friend he had
treated so cruelty in America, and con-
cluded to return and make amends He
sold the watch for small sum and started
back. He had hard time of it, but finally
managed to reach New York by working
his way across the ocean. He then started
for this city, which he reached, after long
tramp, on last Sunday. He said that when
he was arrested he was looking for his
friend, and it was his intention to make
what amends were in his power, and he was
heartily sorry for what he had done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
RACED ON FIFTH AVENUE.
william Muesen Captures His Runaway
Boy but q Policeman Releases Him.

william Muesen Captures His Runaway
Boy but Policeman Releases Him.
William Muesen of the Southside created
. sensation on Fifth avenue yesterday
morning BY chasing his 14-year-old son,
John, whom he charges with being run
away. The boy was captured at Smithfeld
street, the father and another son attempt
ing to drag him home. A big crowd
gathered Young John resisted. Officer
Chase came and by using his mace On the
father compelled him to let the boy 60
Chase escorted him to the Schmidt build
ing, where the boy is employed in an Office,
and when the father attempted to follow
into the building the janitor drove him
away.
Muesen says the boy refuses to live home
or to obey his parents, but that he will not
allow him to 60 to the bad without an effort
at restraint The boy says his father beats
him, wants him to work in mill and
threatened to send him to Morganza because
he refused. Further proceedings in the
case are expected to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
BIDS OPENED TOMORROW.


The Contract for the Erection Of the New
City Home to Be Let-One Contractor
Has to Turn the Building Over Com
plete.
Tomorrow afternoon the contract for
erecting the buildings on the new Poor
Farm will be awarded. The bids will be
opened by Chief Elliot in Common Council
chamber.
There are four or five bids in, and prob
ably no others will be received. The man
or firm who gets the contract will have a
big job. Chief Elliot does not intend to do
any sub-letting, but one contractor must
do the whole work. He thinks the build
ings will cost $500, 900 OF $4O0, 900 and the
lucky bidder must give $500, 900 security.
The idea in having one contractor putting
the building In readiness to move into Is a
novel one Contractors say they never
before had a similar job to bid on. Chief
Elliot arranges it this way so the people of
Pittsburg will know from the beginning
Just what the buildings are to cost. Then
with but one contractor, Mr.. Elliot will not
be responsible If the work is not COM
pleted at the time specified.
The fittings and arrangement of the
buildings are to be the most modern.
There will not be gaspipe in the entire
structure. Electric light is to be used ex-
clusivelv. Three dynamos will be put in,
and in this way one can always be held in
reserve. A 1900 horsepower engine will
furnish the power. This will not all be
needed, but the idea is to have it in case the
buildings should be enlarged at any time.
A feature in the new home will be the bath
room. Chief Elliot intends to have this,
apartment so arranged that the inmates can
be thoroughly cleansed The baths will be
SO constructed that there will be no danger
from contagious diseases.
Chief Elliot will either personally or en-
ploy some one to superintend the erection
of the structure so that his idea will be
carried out to the letter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
UNCLE JERRY'S VIEWS.

Secretary Rusk Would Like to See New
York Knocked Out as the Pivotal State
He Is Afraid of the Heavy Registra-
ton in the Metropolis.
Uncle Jerry Rusk, Secretary Of Agricul-
ture, passed through the city yesterday
afternoon bound for Washington. He in
tended to stay in Wisconsin until after the
election, but was called to the capital by
the death of Mrs Harrison. He was sched-
uled to make q speech in Milwaukee, but
he didn't get q chance to deliver it. Con-
cerning the political outlook in the West
he said:
wisconsin is . Republican State, and
will support the President. 1t is conceded
that we will lose three electoral votes in
Michigan. We lost Wisconsin through the
school issue two years ago. Its influence is
still felt, and is an uncertain element I
am convinced that all the Luthersns have
been won over to the national ticket and
at least one-half will support the State
ticket Ex-senator Spooner. our. candidate
for Governor, always opposed the school
law and is popular with the people. l met
Governor Rouck, of Colorado, at Chicago.
and he assured ME his State would give
Harrison 10000 of a majority. At one
time Colorado was considered doubtful, but
the people are feeling better now. I
haven't paid any attention to Nevada, but
Senator Jones says the Republicans will
carry it.
81 am little afraid of New York on ac-
count of the heavy registration. For that
matter the registration is large in all the
cities In Milwaukee the increase is 26, 600
and it is big in Chicago. We have the bulk
of the increase in the West. I think we
will carry Milwaukee, which is Democratic,
by 10000 1 wish it were possible to make
a combination that would leave New York
out as pivotal State. The people over
there dominate both parties and Democrats
and Republicans alike are tired of it. Year
after year the forces must be concentrated
the South and change the political COM
plexion I would be glad of it, but
that seems to be impossible.
L would like to see the Repub-
licans come down to Kings county with
49, 900 votes to spare, and wipe the Tam
many crowd from the face of the earth.
Connecticut is another State that ought to
be Republican. The farmers are great
tobacco raisers, and the Mckinley bill has
helped them very much. In fact all their
benefits were received from the Republican
party. 1 received a letter from tobacco
grower the other day who told me that the
tariff mad advanced prices 80 per cent
They must be queer people if they don't
want to continue policy that has helped
their business"
Mr.. Rusk hadn't heard that Senator Quay
was in New York, and when informed of it
his face lit up With significant smile. He
remarked that Quay was great leader,
and knew how to conduct a campaign. He
Harrison's funeral. He said the President
is man of remarkable physical strength or
he could not have endured the long vigil by
the bedside of his wife. He added that
Mr.. Harrison stood the effects of the Cali
fornia trip better than anybody in the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26

Carnegie, as we'll as 9 Milton, Byron
and Hawthorne. Their work has been
the result of enthusiastic hearts There Is
as much difference between the alphabet and
the In Memoriam' as between
ton of the shapeless iron ma
terial that comes TO this city
from the lakes, and the delicately formed
instrument used by the surgeon in the most
dangerous operations" He referred to Sena-
tor Beck, as an example, who went to Lex
ington as the humble builder OF stone
fences, but who BY hard study became q
United States Senator Is years afterward.
The history of human progress is the work
of enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm in Material Matters.
It should be fervent and burning if the
object is good and benefcent Enthusiasm
should be impassjoned, but always reason
able. This is the test They should go
hand in hand. Jesus and Paul were enthu-
siasts. The Church needs fiery zeal In the
prosecution of its work.
DR.. Young concluded his speech by refer
ring to the founding of the theological
seminary in Kentucky. During the height
of the Revolutionary War Virginia set
aside 10, 200 acres for the school in the
wilderness of Kentucky. Many people
laughed at the scheme as visionary, but the
college has done great work.
DR.. Christie intended to speak on city
evangelization, but as the hour was late and
many OF the guests were compelled to catch
trains, he confined himself to making few
general facetious remarks He hoped to
discuss the subject at some length in the
future. He was born in Scotland, and
is blessed with the Scotchman's rugged
wit. He thanked the people for his re-
ception, and added that, like the poor, they
would always have him with them. This
made the guests laugh, and DR.. Christie
made very favorable impression on all his
hearers
In conclusion Judge Ewing called on DR..
Guy McCandless to lead in the singing of
the Doxology, in which all joined. Rev.
DR.. Robinson pronounced the benediction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
PARTY NOMINEES WILL WIN.
Colonel Hawkins Thinks Acheson VIII Be
SIashed q Little.

Colonel Hawkins Thinks Acheson VIII Be
SIashed a Little.
Colonel A L. Hawkins and DR.. W. S.
Grim are stopping at the Central Hotel.
They are defendants in the Iams' case,
which comes up in court to-day. The Colo
mel thinks Acheson will be elected to Con-
gress. He says Acheson will be cut little
in Greene and Washington counties, but he
will make up for it in Allegheny and Fay
ette.
81 tell the people in Greene county, "he
said, ''that they want the earth and a
little more besides My regret has always
been that I was born near the border of this
county was through the eastern section
last week, which is the Republican strong
hold met some emocrats who will vote
Acheson, and found the rank and file of
Republicans in line. The Greene people are
great kickers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
THE MAYoR OPPOSES A CONTRACT.

Wants the Removal of Dead Animals Made
Part Of General Garbage Contract.
Mayor Gourley intends to confer with
Chief Brown about the fve-year contract
with Dr. Czamecki for the removal of dead
animals. His Honor thinks this should be
included in a general contract for the dispo-
sition of garbage. A city official is quoted
as saying that there are persons who would
pay for the privilege for which Dr. Gam
ecki is to receive So, 500 year. making far
more than that from the hides. bones and
carcasses of the animals. The chief says
that if any person had bid under Czamecki
they would have received the contract, but
the doctor was the only bidder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
HUGUs & HACKE.

'HOAK
DEPARTMENT.
All the latest Euro
pean Novelties of fash
ionable styles and ma
terials.
Specials in Ladies
fine Imported Clay
Diagonal Jackets, 81
inches to 40 in length,
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ecah.
Ladies Cheviot Cloth
Jackets. innumerable
styles, S. to $40 each.
Ladies Cloth Capes,
all the newest styles
and materials, prices
$3.50 to $50.
FUR
GARMENTS.
Shoulder and Mill
tary Fur Capes, all
the most popular furs
and styles, at lowest
prices.
A special line Of 20
inch Fur Shoulder
Capes, extra values, at
$40 each .'..ss -
An elegant line of
Head Scarfs in all de-
sirable furs.
Seal Jackets, an ele-
CANT assortment of the
best styles. Better
qualities are shown
now than can be had
later in the season.
COR. FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
REED, OF MAINE, TONIGHT.
A Large Audience Expected to Listen to
the Great Parliamentarian.

A Large Audience Expected to Listen to
the Great Parliamentarian.
Great preparations are being made by
the Republican County Committee for the
mass meeting at Old City Hall tonight to
be addressed by Thomas B. Reed, Of Maine
1t is not likely that there will be any
demonstration prior to Mr.. Reeds appear
ance on the platform. He does not know
what time he will reach the city and con-
sequently no reception committee will meet
him.
Mr. Reed will be the only speaker of the
evening. His reputation as a bright,
witty talker has caused a great demand for
seats at to-night's meeting, the headquarters
being beseiged with persons anxious to
secure tickets of admission. None are
being issued except to ladies and vice
presidents. The latter will have seats on
the platform and the ladies will be pro-
vided with reserved seats.
The meeting will be called to order by
Chairman Gripp, and after the selection Of
President for the evening the Maine
statesman will begin his speech without
other formalities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
THE OFFICER FOUND A BOY.

Little Joseph Berkhart Was Lost and Is
Now in q Police Station.
Late Monday evening Officer Story found
a little boy near the foot of the Twenty
second street incline, Southside, crying
from cold and not knowing where to go. He
was only years old, and did not know who
his parents were or where they lived. The
officer took him to the Twenty-eighth ward
police station, where he spent the night
The next day the officers on their beats
were instructed to try to find the boys
parents. The search was futile and the
little fellow was still at the station house
last night. If not claimed this morning,
he will be given over to the Humane
Society.
The boy says his name is Joseph Berk-
hart, but does not know where his home is
or how he came to have been lost Monday
night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
(Communicated.)

To the Editor Of the Dispatch;
The Hon. John Dalzell having ignored th e
suggestion of his own friends to engage
with me in joint discussion on the tariff
and wages issues in this district, will this
evening respectfully present some questions
for the consideration of the Hon. Thomas
Reed, of Maine. Those who know Mr.. r.
need not be told that he will not run away
from fair issue fairly presented, and Dem
ocrattc and Republican electors alike NAV
expect at least candid and intelligent con-
sideration of the subject.
Respectfully,
JAMES W. BREEN,
Democratic Nominee Twenty-second Con-
presSiOnal District.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
A LAWYER CONFUSED.
George A. jerks VIII Engage Lawyer to
Helm Him Vote.

George A. jerks, ex-Solicitor General of
the United States, came to Pittsburg yester-
day from his Brookville home He will
appear in the Supreme Court on Thursday
in a partnership case in which he is con-
cerned.
"What do you think of the Baker ballot
law?" was asked Mr.. jerks ''It is Pc
culiar piece of legislation" he replied.
'If can find q bright lawyer will engage
him to assist me at voting when election
day comes The only thing can say for
the Baker ballot law is that it is an imita-
tion Of the Australian system. It has its
head pointed in tho right direction and
from it ballot reform will surely come. I
have read the Baker act but I really don't
understand it The Australian system is
the purest and best election law have ever
seen."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
VIII Make Plans for the Big Fair.

Two Worlds Fair meetings will be held
in Pittsburg on Saturday. Tne Pennsyl-
vania branch Of tho Worlds Fair Art Com
mittee will meet at the 'Monongahela
House in the evening. Prof. H. G. Ives,
chief of the art department, will attend the
meeting The Committee appointed by the
State Senate, known as Committee tx, I"
will hold joint meeting with the Art
Committee during the day at the rooms Of
the Pittsburg Art Society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
DEMOCRATS MARCH IN ALLEGHENY.

The Mt. Troy Democratic Association Has q
Big Parade and Mass Meeting.
One thousand five hundred men paraded
over the streets of Allegheny last night
amid fireworks displays and the assembled
multitude. Many Pittsburg clubs were in
line. The parade was preliminary to a
mass meeting held under the auspices of the
Mt Troy Democratic Association in Rhein-
hart's Hall The parade consumed so much
time:that the meeting did not open until
nearly II o'clock. John P. Kunkel pre-
sided, with long list of vice presidents
Speeches were limited to five minutes and
the meeting adjourned after IL o'clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-26
Little Bits OF PoIitics.

SQUIRE BRADLEY and John McGeary will
open Q voting school in the Homewood
School, Twenty-n first ward, tonight.
TIE new hall Of tho Shadyside Prohibi.
tionists. on Filbert street, will be dedicated
tomorrow evening. A flne programme has
been arranged.
A BIG Republican demonstration IL to be
made at Mansfield tomorrow night.
Previous TO the speeches there will be q
street parade. A number OF clubs from the
two cities will take part The o. I. Hagee
Guards. the stx-footerA wiz lead the pro
ceseion.