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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
PERTINENT PERSONALITIES.

THE Marquis of Salisbury is an enthu-
siastic scientist, and possesses one OF the
best appointed laboratories in England.
MILTON MOBILES says that there are 5, 200
actors who never vote because election day
finds them on tho road away from home.
THE Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania
College has elected Rev. DR.. Eli Huber, of
Philadelphia. to I'LL the lately endowed
English Bible" chair in that institution.
MIR. WILLIE c. K. WILDE was much dis
turbed by the fact that the Pullman car
which bore him and his distinguished con-
sort through the South was named the
sIdlewild.",
sPLA1N JIM CooK OF THE WEST" is en-
deavoring to secure the Indian Agency at
Pine Ridge. Cook is famous Western
scout, and used to be one of General Crooks
right-hand men.
The late John Lyle King, the Chicago
lawyer, was O fav6rite with people of all
kinds and conditions. He was a bachelor Of
nearly 10 years, and he possessed the tastes
and accomplishments that make man liked
by men.
SENATOR HISCoGK is fond of athletics.
He used to exercise regularly at the Column
bia Athletic Club in Washington, and for a
long time he took daily practice runs on the
felt track IN the gallery of the club gym
nasium.
MISS HOWE, the woman who won the Sec
ond prize in the competition for designs for
the Women's Building in the Columbian Elk.
hibition, was a classmate Of Miss Hayden,
who won the first prize in the Boston Insti-
tute OF Technology. 81.
ARLo BATES, the Boston author, says
thar "when,i 1t comes to large numbers the
sexes should not be mixed ut the dinner
hour; the simple fact that the men cannot
smoke after dinner renders so many OF them
unhappy that the whole affair takes on an
air OF heaviness and gloom"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
VIEWS OF THE CONVENTION.

PENNs YLvANIA Republicans, like those in
New York, evidently do not consider Harri-
son the strongest candidate.-Btt6dlo Err
press (D.).
The Pennsylvania Republican platform
wisely and effectively appeals to young
voters to stand by. the party of American
progress.-Ne,0 York Recorder (R.).
The platform is, in the main, all that could
be asked. Its chief planks unquestfonably
represent the sentiment of a united and
enthusiastic party.-Ahoona Tribune (R).
THE Republicans at Harrisburg did so we'll
in their platform making that there is little
room for criticism of their expressions Of
party faith.-Philadetphia Public Ledger (R.).
THERE Is the same brightly burning fire Of
Republicanism in the Pennsylvania resolu-
tions as in those OF Massachusetts, and both
augur victory for the principles advocated.
-Neso York Press (R).
LITTLE need be said by way of eulo2y Of
the ticket as a whole. The Republicans Of
Pennsylvania will this year roll up one of
those extraordinary majoritIes for which
they are famous throughout the Union.-
Erie Dispatch tR).
The platform adopted by the Republican
Conve is O strong ono. 1t is firm in ex-
preston of the claims Of the Republican
party to the confidence and support Of the
people and pertinent in its illusions to Dem
ocratic humbug and inconslstency.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer (R). e.
THE platform adopted sought to follow the
usual plan of saying as little as possible in
as many words as could be jinglingly strung
together and the effort was successful.
With delicate touch the Presidential ques-
tion was left open and Mr.. Harrison was
permitted to have neither more nor less
praise than Mr.. Blaine.-Hdrrisburg Patriot
(D.).
The Harrisburg convention did wisely
yesterday. Their declarations and nomina-
tions are calculated to give the best results
with the least disaffection. The delegates
chosen to represent the State at large ut
Minneapolis are representative Republicans
of more than ordinary caliber and reputa-
tion, and their selection reflects credit on
the convention.-Phladelp Press IL R).
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
COLUMBUS PERSONAL CHARACTER.

Some magazine writer's of the quadro-
centennial year have been very much ex-
ercised over the discovery, in the course of
researches as to the character of Colum-
bus, that it was not fully up to the virtues
of the nineteenth century. 1t would be
satisfactory if we could imagine the dis
coverer to be as irreproachable as we sup
pose all the latter-day heroes to be, and as
Washington Irving represents; but the
best batch of essays on the subject will not
permit us that privilege.
The latest impeachment is that he was
a sea rover and buccaneer; he cut off the
hands and feet of his s-captives; he was a
slave trader, and his thirst for gold was
unappeasable. In other words, he was a
seaman of the fifteenth century instead of
the nineteenth. The explorers of a
century later would fit this description
almost equally. Drake, Frobisher and
Hawkins were buccaneers, secured the
Spanish Main for silver and gold, made
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

They VIII Get There II Suffrage Il Con-
oeded by the Community.

In0y Will dot Vn0r0 II SuuEoBO - SOn.
oeded by the Community.
Philadelphia Press.J
Mabel Collins. vigorous champion Of the
woman's movement, contributes to Dublin
journal an earnest plea for women In the
Jury box-a plea doubtless inspired by the
cases Of Mrs. Osborne and several other
celebrated causes that have lately agitated
high life in Great Britain. The writer bases
her plea on the ground of Justice to the sex,
but she fails to show that women get less
justice from a. jury Of men than they might
hope for from jury of women; and 1t is
worth while remembering that the jury sys-
tenn at best is clumsy and precarious i'm
plement Of justice, and that II women have
just grievance against 1t, much more have
the sterner sex.
Again, it is by no means clear that any
considerable portion of creations better
half either in this country or In Great Britain
has ever been clamorous for tho establish
ment of women Juries; and should the de-
mand for tho new system be conceded in a
chivalrous spirit in some local community
whore advanced ideas prevail, the expert
ment would doubtless prove that women
with its many discomforts and responsible
ties, as are many men, Still, the principle
OF woman suffrage being once conceded
and 1t seems to be making some impression
shown by the vote in the New York
Assembly q short time since-the woman
juror would follow rs the natural sequence
OF the woman voter: and possibly with the
Inauguration of mixed juries Of the sexes
the masculine disinclination for service in
the jury box might be overcome, while
justice at the same time would be provided
with an additional supply of arbiters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

"RoBERr LINCOLN once said, with good
natured cynicism. that a surplus is easier to
handle than a deficiency. >" remarks the New
York World and proceeds to comment on
its application to the present situation. The
esteemed World should study greater ac-
curacy in its quotations. That gem of fiscal
wisdom was not uttered by Mr.. Robert
Lincoln. 1t was given to the public by an
other member OF the diplomatic service and
son of an 1llustrious sire, Colonel Frederick
d. Grant, in, his unsuccessful campaign for
Secretary or State in New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

PROFESSIONAL politicians are peculiar
people, but there must be something strange
in the Harrisburg cookery as well to ac-
count for the fact that the Republican dele
gates transacted business with less harmony
after dinner than had prevailed ut the pre-
prandial meeting, Is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
SORROWS ANTIDoTE.
Chicago Iuter-Ocean.l

Chicago Iuter-Ocean.1
The fairest valleys that bloom or be
Are sometimes scourged by the cyclones breath;
And islands kissed by a tropic sea
Are earthquakes pets in their waltz of death.
Sc, fairest gardens in human hearts
Are Sorrows field for his cruel arts.
But storms soon sob It'll they fail asleep;
And sunshine kisses their tears away
Though sorrow breaks up the hearts great deep
Lo! Joy returns with returning day,
Its only antidote known is love-
An angel fed from the courts above
The widest storm on life's Gallilee
VIII hush to rest at its Peace, be stillv'
And hopes long dead at its high decree
Arise from their graves with new life athrill.
o heart. be swift then to fall in love
With this angel strayed from the courts
above.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
A NEGLECTED GREAT WATERWAY.
Tho Ohio River Appropriation Should Be
Gauged Properly.

Gauged Properly.
Cincinnati Times-Star.l
Pittsburg papers speak of the slow prog
ress of the Governments in improving tho
Ohio river. The fact is the Governments
and the people in general have not yet real
lied that the Ohio and its trib utaries have
more business than any other river in the
United States. This important fact was
clearly exhibited in statistics published not
long ago.
Whore In the world is there river 1000
miles long with such navigable feeders in
commerce, mining and manufacture as the
Allegheny, Monongahela, Kanawha, Ten.
nessee, Cumberland, Wabash, Big Sandy.
Kentucky, Green and othersf The Ohio
river is unique in its oyraphical course,
and in its enormous business resources. In
commercial activities the Mississippi is far
behind the Ohio, and the gap is widening
rapidly. The great American river is the
Ohio, and appropriations for waterways
should be gauged accordingly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
TASTED FOR TEN wEEKs
A Woman Suddenly Paralyzed Lives ON
Only One Quart of Water

Only One Quart of Water.
KNOXVILLE, April 2L-Martha Walker, a
colored woman, aged 40 years, has for the
past ten weeks kept herself locked up in a
dingy room and those about her thought
she had gone away. She was found to-day
in perfectly helpless condition and a mere
skeleton. Her body was icy cold all over
but she could talk freely and intelligently.
Her story is a strange one. She went to
her room ten weeks ago and became sud-
denly paralyzed and remained SO several
days. She lost all appetite for food and has
not tasted it since. 1t was with difficulty
she could swallow water, and only quart
of that has been used in the above time.
Martha was discovered by a superstitious
old woman, who insisted that there was a
ghost in the room. Martha has on number
OF occasions given evidence of an unusual
condition. Her case is mystery to physi-
clans who have seen her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

THE new Khedive, besides showing .
sense of his true interests by a continuance
OF his fathers friendliness toward England,
is exhibiting q capacity for grasping ques-
tions Of craftsmanship which promises well
for the country under his rule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

The Indiana Democrats yesterday added
their quota to the Cleveland column, max
ing l94 out of 276 delegates chosen so fnr. Up
to date the ,ex-President appears to be the
man of destiny Tor the Democrats unless
they pause long enough to reflect on the
fatal effects of stab in the back.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

bosom themselves for once in truthfulness.
The worst Of 1t is that In most cases they
lack tho humor of the mirth.provoiing au-
thor and merely find facts stumbling
block in the way Of their pct theories for
personal advancement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
Cleveland Making Big Gains.

"A few days ago The DISPATCH pub
lished figures showing that out of 21s ma
ttonal Democratic delegates already chosen
from seven States Cleveland had 134, Hill
70. and that were uncertain quantities.
Since then three more States, Oregon, Kan
sas and Indiana, have held their conven-
tions, and all have declared that Grover is
their 1rst choice for the Presidency. The
presumption therefore is that on the first
ballot Cleveland will receive the votes OF
Oregon, the 20 from Kansas and the inn
portant delegation of 30 from Indiana. This
brings his strength up to 1872 out of o total OF
276 delegates elected from ten States, in
Guiding the doubtful ones Of Now York and
Indiana.
This puts the ex-President's vote above
the two-thirds mark, and If he can maintain
the present proportion the result will prac-
tically be determined before the Chicago
convention is called to order. Not single
Southern State, though. has yet chosen de-
legates, and no defnate estimates can be
made until the indications from that section
are more definite. L. D. B.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

IT is reported of journalistic humorist,
who never made success as reporter, that,
when rebuked for errors as to names. dates,
places and facts, he burst forth: "Oh,
hang'your facts; they embarass me-" What
a large number OF our Statesmen" would in
dorse this as an expression of their senti-
ments, If they could be persuaded to un.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

The weather threw cold water on the
baseball fever yesterday, but the enthusiasts
arc not to be discouraged by a small circum-
stance like q rainstorm. The national game
will spread itself for fair weather in the
days to come.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
Growers Mind May Have Changed.

Chicago Tribune
Since the Pennsylvania Democrats have
had their convention it may be proper, per-
haps, tor me to say that 1 have not AS many
of those misgivings as had.-Cereiand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
THE FIRST BOOK OF MORMON.
A Curious Old Volume Secured by the
state University Library.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2l-One Of the recent
acquisitions OF the University OF Pennsyl.
vania library is a curious copy of the
original edition of the Book of Mormon.
According to the title page, 1t is "an account
written by the hand Of Nephi upon plates
taken from the plates Of Nephi. Where
fore 1t is an abridgement Of the record Of
the people Of Nephf, and also of the Lamar
ties, written to the Lamanites, which are q
remnant Of the House of Israel; and also to
the Jew and the GENTLE"
1t is by "Joseph Smith, Junior, Author
and Proprietor" and was printed for him by
E. B. Grandin. in Palmyra. The edition is
now very rare, even among the saints them
selves, and thi1 copy is said to be worth
more than $500. 1t was presented to the
library by DR.. Thomas Biddle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE,


Eugene H. Cowles, eldest son of the late
Edwin Cowles, for years the editor Of the Cleve-
land Leader died yesterday 1T FL Paso. Tex. where
he had gone for his health, Of hemorrhage Of the
lungs. Mr.. Cowles was 90 years Of age. He was q
director and secretary of the Leader Printing Com
pany and manager OF the Cowles Electric Smelling
and Aluminum Company. Of hockport n. Y.
vented the process Of making aluminium BY means
Of electrical heat. the discovery making wonder
full advance in metallurRic progress. He also in
vented the overhead trolley system of propelling
street cars by electricity Mr.. Cowes was attended
BY his wife at the time of his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
Jerry Has a Lot of Work to Do.

Chicago Inter Ocean.1
The indications are that Jerry Simpson
will have to remove his silk stockings, draw
his coat and do a lot of work If he gets an.
other term in Congress. His constituents
are on to his game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

THERE is nothing out of the ordinary in
the Custom House frauds at New York.
Such performances are quite customary in
official circles, and the nation has long been
pleased to expect them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

METEOROLOGICAL reports from Europe,
and the conditions Of home weather, indi-
cate that an international conference on q
remaining OF tho months and seasons will
soon become q necessity tor reasonable
truthfulness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
Tho War between the Horses.

The party war horse does not want the
nomination to go to the dark horse; while
the dark horse is trying to have the war
horse ruled on the track.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
POLITICS OF THE DAY.

General Lilly Agreeably surprised BY HIS
Own Nomination-A Chat With Judge
Dean-The Situation In tho Mckinley
Congressional Districs-Grover's Gains.
"A peculiar feature concerning the nomi-
nation OF Lilly as one OF the Congressman as
Large by the Republican State Convention Is
that the General had practically given up
the fight some hours before his name was
placed on the ticket. When he learned that
Quay's licutenants had entered into COM
bination to name Castor, OF Philadelphia,
Mr.. Lilly said: 81 suppose am to be turned
down again, but am getting used to that.
I have no doubt, though, that the Campaign
Committee will be willing to accept the usual
check" a. .
The Generals contributions to the party
treasury are understood to have reacned
almost fabulous figure. He Is credited oy
those in position to know with having
made the largest individual donation to the
campaign store used in behalf Of Harrison in
1885, Once before when q Congressman at
Large was to be nominated, Lilly was a can
didate. and was really chosen by the dele
gatcs but the powers were against him ana
jockeyed with the roll, while enough changes
were secured to defeat his ambi-
ton. Even under such circumstances
the General led on with q E,o0
check for the campaign. But the limit OF
patience had nearly been reached last
Wednesday, and it is possible that II he had
once more been rebuffed by the machine
that the managers would have had to do
considerable pacifying before securing the
customary subscription. As it is, though,
the persistent and finally-successful candi-
date is in most happy and presumably
generous frame of mind. and If the price OF
a few thousand tons of anthracite coal Is
necessary for purely legitimate expenses
this year, it will probably be forthcoming
with very little trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
DR.. j. ". Alexander, Canonsbur~.

j. w. Alexander, NJ. D., one of the oldest
night at the age offs. He has been q sufferer from
rheumatism for years and has been confined to his
bed for nearly year: DR., Alexander was a sur
the entire war. He held many positions Of honor
and for many years physician In charge Of the
Morganza State Reform School.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

THE ball game was not played yesterday,
and the agony of suspense is too terrible to
be long borne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

SPRING has many and various charms,
but it is not encouraging to urban pedes.
trfaniSm,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

THE Coroner will never want for work
while track-walking idiots abound.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

The perversity Of inanimate nature was
conspicuous yesterday in a prodigality Of
sun burstsas soon as it was too late for tho
ball game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

Music has charms to soothe the savage
breast and It used them effectively in the
State Republican Convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

Now that Ward McAllister has given
utterance to opinions on farming. Uncle
Jerry Simpson should be interviewed on the
latest styles of clothing. -.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

THE Republican convention showed no
overwhelming eagerness to be bled by .
Leach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

IT is noticeable that there is a great deal
Of maybe in the European May day expec-
tatfons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

INCLEMENT weather has had no effect on
the crop of elopements, which makes as good
q showing as ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

WARD politicians who sit on the fence
and take the highest bids for their votes
might be aptly described as veterans Of the
rail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
". W. Holloway. Bridgeport, O.

W. w. Holloway, one of the most promi-
nent and wealthy business men of Bridgeport o.,
died last night aged "a. Mr.. Holloway was for
years President Of the First National Bank OF
Bridgeport; for a time President of the Etnn
Iron Works, and was prominently connected with
the Cleveland and PittsburR Railroad Company
He was worth about f700, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22
A Chat With Judge Dean.

Blair county, which has been Quay
stronghold. Is in rather an indignant frame
of mind because Of the efforts Of the lieu
tenants of the junior Senator, with or with
out his knowledge and consent, to force the
nomination of Henderson, Of Crawford, for
Supreme Judge. If the scheme had sue
ceeded their ire would know no bounds, and
an open revolt would certainly have re-
suited. As it is, viotors are proverbially in
a forgiving mood. and the so-called treachery
may not be severely resented at the present
time, though it is sure to be remembered.
Judge Dean held an informal reception at
Altoona and Hollidaysburg yesterday. In
conversation he said: zone feature Of yes
terday's convention was most remarkable.
1t was the way my friends stuck to me. The
ballots illustrate this better than anything
else. My vote ran: 49, 56, 6S, 81, 60, 81, SO, loo
136 There was less variation in my vote
than in that of any OF the candidates, and.
in fact, less than ever saw In similar con-
Pennsylvania ever had demonstrated to him
tho power of a stauuch set of friends so we'll
as did yesterday. The mon who went to
the convention firm in the intention Of sup
porting me, and who stayed with me to the
last, deserve more thanks than can ever
been elected, though they did not make
Friends of Judge Dean express great ad-
miration for the generalship which was dis
played in their behalf on the floor OF the
Convention after defeat seemed more than
credit for the final victory over the power
full combination against them is due to Allie
gheny county, and are profuse in promises
Of reciprocity when the occasion offers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-22

Why Harmony Is Open to Suspicion.
Washington Star.l
With the number of political keynotes con-
stantly increa sing, it is remarkable that the
harmony should be open to suspicion.