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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-04
HARDsHIPs FOR VETERANS
EITHER HAVE TO SLEEP OUT OR PAY
DOUBLE PRICES

Quarters Engaged for 1000 Pennsyiva-
Disease-skin Came on Lodging-A
Chancs for Cholera.
WASHINGTON, Sept, 81 Special lin
the long list of posts of the Grand Army
for which free quarters have been provided
there are quarters reported engaged for up
wards of 1900 Pennsylvanians, from
nearly 200 posts, all CT whom are pretty
well provided for, as those who had the
matter in hand took good care to be early
on the ground. Comparatively few of the
Pennsylvanians are to be quartered in the
fimsy temporary barracks in the parks,
where the sanitary arrangements are as bad
as they could well be- These barracks will be
horrible lodging place in the event of the
coming cold rains which almost invariably
reach Washington about the time of the
autumnal equinox, and which, if they
come, will render the vicinity sea of mud
on account of the porous nature Of the soil,
and the recent grading.
Within "a hours applications for free
quarters for more than thousand veterans
have been received, though the committee
informed all posts bv circular-letter some
time ago that it would be impossible to fur
nish free lodgings for more than had already
been promised Those who are forced to
pay will in all probability find that they
will be much out of pocket on account Of
putting off their arrangements till the 11th
hour, as prices have gone up rapidly
since the committee announced that all the
free quarters had been exhausted. Hun
dreds of occupants of small dwellings have
been guaranteed all the dodgers they can ac-
commodate at the comfortable price of from
q dollar to So a day, and some have sold
every available inch of space for cots upon
the floor at from 81 to S. day.
If the cholera should step in, and spoil
this pretty skin game, Washington will
contain more aching hearts than ever be-
fore in its history,
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| quiet and retiring. He is now about 81, but
seems to have matured early and looks con-
siderably older than his years His career
| has been an interesting one. He is the son
of an Irish immigrant, who is now a watch
man in the Philadelphia mint, and was born
in Scioto county, Ohio. About 1865 his
parents removed to Peoria, ILL.,, and lived
for several years in Colonel "Bill" Morri-
sons district. Here the son received q
common school education. In 1875 he en-
gagged in business in Burlington,
Ia, and at the same time began
the study of law. be. was admitted
to the bar in Burlington and practiced
there until 1882, when he removed to
Helena, Mont. His career in Montana was
from the outset q most successful one. He
made friends all through the territory, one
of his intimates being Russell Harrison,
son of the President, and in 1888, some
what against his will, he was chosen Terri
torial delegate to Congress. After Montana's
admission to the Union, in November, 1889,
he was elected to Congress, but was de-
fested in his fight for reelection. His
course in Congress illustrates in a measure
his clear-cut views on public questions. He
voted for Reed for Speaker, and was made
Chairman of the Committee on Mines and
Mining, In which position he was instru-
mental in having Q protective duty put on
ardent supporter of the silver bill of 1890
and firm in his advocacy of the tree coinage
Of silver.
Pulled for Harrison at Minneapolis.
In March, 1890, Mr. Carter was made |
Commissioner of the General Land Office, |
and held that office until few weeks ago. |
He was one of President Harrison's most |
prominent and forceful supporters at the |
Minneapolis Convention and did much to |
bring about his denomination. Mr. Carter |
is a pleasing public speaker and is counted |
one of the ablest lawyers in the Northwest |
He tells me that he takes great delight |
both in the theory and practice of law, and |
aside from the fascination that politics al
ways has for ambitious men of keen intel
lect, would be glad if he could give his en-
tire time to his profession. He is happily
married and father. One of his sisters is
the wife of 'Tom" Cruise, q millionaire
banker and mine owner of Helena, and I
an Irishman noted for his eccentricities.
So much for Mr.. Carter's past career and
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THE SCHOOL IN PoLITIca
Bad Results Would Follow II It Were to
Become an Issue.

Bad Results Would Follow II It Were to
Become an Issue.
Youths Companion.l
1t will be a sad day for the public school
when it becomes an tissue" in national
politics. For it always happens that the
high purposes of right thinking and right
feeling men are hampered, and often they
are thwarted, by the timidity of politicians.
Every one knows that there exists in this
country strong opposition to the public
school as it is now organized. There is too
much reason to fear that parties will begin
to hedge" and to use meaningless phrases
about the public schools in their platforms
as soon as the school becomes an issue.
The politicians will apprehend that the
they will accordingly take position which
will be no position in reference to the mat
ter. There are indications in the party
platforms of the present year that the school
is to be an issue of the future. It has al
ready entered the politics of some of the
States, with evil results.
If all the people were as we'll agreed in
religion as they are in reference to the use
tulness of education in making good citi-
zens there would be no trouble. Untor-
tunately that is not the case. Consequently
the only possible rule is to make the school
q place of instruction in the fundamentals
of knowledge, in morality and in religion
SO far as all are agreed. Schools so consti-
tuted, and no others, should be supported
by the public taxes. If any parents are
not satisfied with such schools they should
send their children to others at their own
expense; but not dollar of public money
should be spent on schools that are not
open to all people on equal terms.
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BER ( 1894
ring - fairly rsnominsted

President having ii fairly rsnominated
must be reelected"
Mr.. Clarkson is firm believer IN young
men, and nothing delights him more than
to sec them taking an active and earnest In
terest in political affaira The campaign
club he regards as most effective political
instrument, and he is just now devoting
much time and labor to increasing their
number and effectiveness.
A Man Who Cannot Be Ratified.
Garret A. Hobart, the second member of
the committee, is typical Jerseyman. He
was born and has always lived there. He
is lawyer by profession, and very good
one, too; has served as Speaker of the State
Assembly and as member of the State Sem
ate, and in 1884 was the Republican caucus
candidate for United States Senator. From
1880 until 1891 he was Chairman OF the Re-
publican State Committee, and since 1884
has been one of the most efficient members
of the National Committee. He is an adroit
and clear-sighted politician and always goes
into fight with determination to win.
He is man of great energy, and possesses
temperament which nothing can ruflle
Joseph 81. Manley, of Maine, has been
for many years the most trusted lieutenant
of James G. Blaine, and it can be truth
AeiAg oolu thds LOfcK udu ShiOAtdiA
more devoted or capable follower. As
Mr.. Blaine's friend and as Chairman of the
Republican State Committee Of Maine, Mr.
Manley has gained national repute, and
while he is q many-sided and successful
man of business he likes best to be known
as practical, common-sense politician.
Personally he is man of singular charm.
His manners are frank and pleasing, he
looks you squarely in the eye when he talks
to you, and he is an easy and always interest
ing talker. His bearing is always modest,
quiet and self-possessed. Though a very
busy man, he is fond of the amenities of
life, and his home life in Augusta is a most
delightful one. AS political fighter he
believes in giving and taking hard knocks,
but, as he is always open and honest in his
his enemies respect as well as fear
him, and in private life he is most popular.
Like Mr.. Clarkson, Mr. Manley is the friend
and admirer of young men, and much of his
success in Maine politics has been due to
his habit of availing himself of the abilities
and energies of the younger element of his
party. RUFUS R. WILSON.
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private environment In the conduct of his
present Office he never becomes abashed,
disconnected or confused. Like his prede-
cesror, Senator Quay, he Is q patient and
thoughtful listener and always seems to be
waiting for his visitor to tell all he knowA
He weighs all the features of q case before
deciding, but this done his decision is
quickly given and action with him always
follows promptly upon decision. He is also
3 shrewd judge of human nature, and can
generally detect at glance the chronic and
useless bore and the man who has . private
Ak to grind. Members of this class find him
An exceedingly polite man, but q hard one
to approach. Newspaper men whose duty
brings them in contact with Mr. Carter al
ready hold him in warm regard.
He Believes in Party Machinery.
He is credited with many witty sayings
and apt remarks that hit some nail squarely
on the head. He is hard and systematic
worker, and can turn of q huge volume Of
business in day. In the evening, after
the days work is done, he takes pleasure
in quiet chat with a friend, and is not
averse to mild stimulant and good cigar.
Were I to attempt to describe Chairman
Carter in q single sentence, I would say
that he is practical politician in the best
sense OF the term. He does not believe
that one should take brass band with him
when one starts out fishing, but is rather Of
the opinion that the campaign of quiet, per-
sistent effort is the one that wins He is q
hrm believer in the value of organization
and discipline, and of the legitimate use of
money in politics. Party fealty, to his way
of thinking, carries with it the obligation
to give freely OF ones time and labor to the
party's advancement, and he regards it as
most important of all that every voter
should be brought into direct contact with
and made to feel the influence and force of
the party machinery.
Thus 1t will be seen that there Is nothing
of the sentimentalist about Mr. Carter, and
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CHAPTER ".
A CHANCE MEETING IN A LANE.

CHANCE MEETING IN A LANE.
The MarshaIs voice rose again; he stood
outside the door now.
"Foul murder has been done. As Mar
shal 1t is my duty to apprehend the guilty.
Concsalment will go hard with you all"
'Softly to you, now, Marshal" said my
father. "Dare to hint that me or mine
have concealed crime, and you will pay
for it in one way or another. You know
well that scorned the office you occupy.
Now, then, perform your duty. Where Is
your warrant?"
The Marshal produced large, square
paper, which my father opened very delib-
erately, glanced at, and handed back, say
ing: "It is not in order-there is no date,
but will not take advantage of your stu
pidity. We will 60 with you"
'Tt is not your privilege" the Marshal
began, when my father shut him off. 'To
the devil with your privilegesl tell you
we will all go. If you do not want our
company, 60 back and say Philip Gray
brings his daughter, nor would ALLOW you to
exercise your office unless we are allowed
to accompany her. Move you on before. I
will take Hannah to the Justice-aye, to
Boston if need be.
Ny father and Hannah followed close on
the Marshal's heels; my mother was SO con-
fused she was going without her bonnet
She turned back, tied it quickly, and tax
ing me by the hand we walked along the
road silently to Leyden. As we were
passing the inn I lifted my eyes from the
ground and beheld man standing at win
dow. Although his back was to me, there
was something about this mans thick neck
and bushy hair that made me shiv9r. He
turned around slowly as I looked and my
heart stood still was petrifed with fear.
1t was the face Of the man who threat
ened me in the clump of treesl
1 was walking behind my mother. When
the man looked out of the window, staring
across the road, I stood stock still My
mother turned and spoke sharply:
"What ails thee, Allan? What makes
thee white-and so fearful looking, child?"
1 could not answer her; my tongue Glove
to the roof of my mouth in my terror. My
heart seemed to rise in my throat
"Allsn, lad, what is it?''
II dare not-must not tell," stam-
mersd. Then my mother stopped on the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-04

clans, however, have already found him a
very different sort of man from those they
have been in the habit of associating with
in the past
While a notable representative of the
splendid type of public man the newer
West is producing, in personal appearance
he represents the typical New England
Yankee and he has all of the typical
Yankees tact, diplomacy and shrewd
good humor. On meeting Mr. Carter
for the first time one is impressed
with the suggestion he gives of suppressed
mental and physical activity, and of his
easily discernible capacity for secrecy. A
glance shows you that he is one Of those
men who will never divulge any more than
he cares to divulge; one who does not talk
to conceal his thoughts, but when he has
nothing to say or-has something to conceal
keeps silent.
One of the Youngest of Managers.
Mr.. Carter is one of the youngest, if not
the youngest men who has ever been made
Chairman of National Committee, and he
is the first Western man, although nearly
all of the Republican Presidential candi-
dates have been Western men, to be en-
trusted with the management of a national
campaign. His reception by the leaders of
his party has been very cordial one, and
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man of the old school His influence in his
party is great and deserved, and
as raiser of campaign funds
be is generally most successful. Last
year he could have been the Republican
candidate for Governor of New York, but
declined the honor. The Secretary of the
committee, whose main business is to act as
o buffer between the Chairman and the
general public, is ex-Congressman Louis E
McComas. Mr.. McComas is a diplomat,
has an abundance OF tact and humor, and
possesses the rare gift of being able to re-
fuse request and at the same time send
the applicant away good natured and
happy.
The Executive Committee of Ten COM
prises some of the ripest political expert
ence and some of the best political talent in
the Republican party. It is headed by j.
s. Clarkson, Of Iowa, and its other men,
bers 'are Garret A. Hobart, of New Jersey;
Joseph II. ManIey, of Maine; Samuel Fes-
sender, of Connecticut; Henry G. Payne, of
Wisconsin,; Richard G. Kerens, of Mis-
souri,; William O. Bradley, of Kentucky;
William A. Sutherland, of New York, and
John r. Tanner and William j. Campbell,
of Illinois
The Fighting Man From Iowa.
Mr.. Clarkson is one of the best-known
meupers Vi MS party anu polltlcal
strategist of the first order. He is a
rotund, good-natured gentleman, whose
manners are always pleasing and inviting.
He was successful editor before he became
Q politician, and is still one of the owners
of the Des Moines Register. Mr.. Clarkson's
qualities are those that attract the fighting
element Of his side. He performed mag
nifcent service during the campaign of 1888,
when he was Senator Quay's chief lieuten-
ant as he is now Mr.. Carter's, and later as.
First Assistant Postmaster General fol-
lowed policy that made him the idol of all
stout and unbending partisans. He op-
posed President Harrison at Minneapolis,
but his opposition ended with the Presi-
dents denomination and he is now earn
estly striving to secure his reelection.
''The Republican party" said he the
other day, 'is the homestead of the Blaine
men a. well as the Harrison men, and the
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By DAVID LOWRY.

FOR THE DISPATCH

instant, and casting a swift look about her
said sternlyi "Speak What Is it?" I
stood looking up at herin cold sweat. She
| looked at me curiouslyj her face went DEATH
ly white, but her voice was calm as she
| said: "Come on-we are losing time.
When We came up with my father my
| mother whispered to him; he turned
strange look upon mel shrunk under h1I
gaze. Then he took my hand in his, and
we walked on to the church where the JUS
tice stood talking to the minister. A great
crowd was gathered in front of the door.
The minister came forward and shook
hands with my mother and father. The
justice gave notice that the hearing would
take place in half an hour in the church that
all might be present who desired. and the
minister walked beside my mother and Ham
nah to his house little way of, while my
father led me past the church down lane.
''Now, then, Allan, what is it?''
'Must I tell?" L asked, looking up al
him piteously. His face was set He
stared ut me stonily.
eyes, everything"
I was oppressed, crushed. Not because 7
thought Hannah knew aught of the murder,
but because she lied. When my father
looked at me burst into tears. 'Must I tell
against Hannah, too?"
My father caught his breath quick; he
seemed TO De reellng, OUT ne steaQleo Hill
self quickly "Yes-tell me-remember,
only me, Allan. Not even to your mother
until 1 give you permission-must you
breathe a word: Now, boy, what is this
dreadful thing?"
Then told him all How I was threat
ened in the wood; how I saw Hannah walk
ing away from it. My father was silent
long time.
$50 poor Hannah coa1sd you to be silent"
he said bitterly.
"Hannah does not know know. That's
what makes all the world seem wrong"
"Howp exclaimed my father. ''What's
that. Tell me all. You must speak out
keep nothing back, Allan"
Then 1 told him all How we went to
the tool-house, al how Hannah's manner
changed there. My fathers face frightened
as went on. Then he made me repeat
again and again where I met Hannah on
the grass, and how she looked when I saw
hsr going in another direction from the
clump of trees. He pondered deeply over
it. Then his mood changed again.
'This man, Allan-you are sure you saw
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This is questio that does not as yet ad-
NIT of satisfactory answer, as the gentle
man to whom it refers is a comparatively
new man in National politics and the cam
paign has not as yet progressed far enough
20 show his real mettle. Eastern politi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-04
MEN At THE FRONT,
Pen and Pencil Sketches of
Chairman Carter and
His Lieutenants.
THE CHIEF A SURPRISE.
Although From the West BE Looks
Like a New England Yankee,
A SUCCESS AS A LISTENER.
Quick to Size Up Human Nature and
Shrswd in Handling 1t.
new PORTRAITS FROM HEADQUARTERS
THE CHIEF A SURPRISE.
A SUCCESS AS A LISTENER.
Quick to Size Up Human Nature and
Shrswd in Handling 1t.
new PORTRAITS FROM HEADQUARTERS
tcoRRE s P oNDENcE OF THE prsrArcH.,

NEW YORK, Sept &
o W about Carter?
Does he possess the
qualities Of q political
stratgegist Of the first
order2" is q question
that is just now o.ten
asked with considers
bic anxiety by MEM
bers of both PARTIES
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-04

Mr. de Young IL bald-headed and suave,
and never fails to take advantage Of an op-
portunity, NO matter how slight the surface
Indications Of its presence may be. The
Treasurer of the committee ID Cornelius N.
Bliss. He is about 80 years Of age, ono Of
New York's merchant prince, and gentle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-04

he has thus far made q most favorable i'm
preston upon all with whom he has been
brought In contact He has taken hold of
the affairs Of the committee with a firm
hand, and it Is evident that be intends to
ait at the head Of the table.
The policy on which he proposes to
conduct this years campaign was shown in
one of his first official acts. In former cam
paigns the vicinity of Madison SQUARE has
been the political center of New York. but
this year, so far as the Republicans are con-
oerned, very different order of things pre-
walls By choice of Mr.. Carter the Re-
publican headquarters have been located on
Fifth avenue, not far from Central Park
and long wav from the business and hotel
centers There are not wanting q good
many who complain at this change, but
visit to the new headquarters makes its
wisdom evident In past campaigns the
National Committee has very often been
greatly embarrassed by q multitude of per-
sons, who had no legitimate business there
but whose curiosity and lively sense of self
Importance brought them daily to head
quarters to retard business and encroach
upon the time of more important caIlerA
He Looks Older Than He Is
called upon Mr. Carter the other eyen- !
ing at his hotel after his days work wss
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Tom Carter's Abe Lieutenants.

Chairman Carter is assisted in the dis
charge of his duties by Vice Chairman, q
Treasurer, q Secretary and an Executive
Committee of ten. The Vice Chairman is
NJ. II. de Young, editor of the San Fran
cisco Chronicle, and one of the most skilled
and capable politicians on the Pacific coast
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-06-18
POLITICS

Are engaging the minds of
most people at present, but
it matters little to the aver
age citizen who is elected
President, SO they know
where shoes may be had to
suit their tastes and pocket
books. PENHALLEGoN Bros
are acknowledged LEADEEs
in the shoe business,
WE HAVE
the most magnificent line of
Fine Shoes ever displayed
west of the large cities.
Come and inspect You
are sure to be convinced.
Your anxious TO please,
PENHALLEGoN BRos.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1892-06-18

HARKIS.--Iu this city ON Tuesday June ith
1892, OF malurial fever, Mrs. Mary a. Harris,
wife of lhOs Harris, sr ,ngcduhout bA years.
Deceased was born ia Cornwall, England in
the year 1924 emigrated % Mineral Point IN
lsis, and has resided here over SINCE soon
after her arrival here she was married to her
now heroaved husband, besides whom there
survives her eleven children Elmer ana John
II. OF this city, Rev, Thos NJ, Of Chuhanse, m,
saml d., OF chicago, william Of phnkiutou
Oak, Miss Lizzie A.. Mrs. A. Browor, Mrs. H.
Penhallegon, and Mrs J. NJ Edison, of this city,
Mrs Richard Kendall, of Minneapolis, Mrs.
John Waslcy, OF Dixon, il
Mrs uaTis was quiet, klnd-hoartod christ
ian woman, faithful wife ana mother For
years she was O member of the r. ". church
Funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
s. Il. Chubb, officiating lutermcnt ia city
cemetery