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just as practicable and much more equit-
able.
THE STRIKE AT DUOUEsNE,

The strike in the Carnegie plant at Du-
quesne comes in the nature of surprise.
1t had been threatened, but was not ex-
pected. The Duquesne mills have been
non-union at least in name, and it is GER
tainly remarkable to see non-union men
quitting work to enforce the recognition
of union in another concern. The ex-
PLANTATION can probably be found in the
fact that the Duquesne workers are at
heart unionists, having been constrained
by circumstances to temporarily abandon
their organization.
This additional strike adds to the COM
plication of the situation. The specula-
ton as to the wisdom of such a movement
pointed out by THE DISPATCH in the case
of the Pittsburg and Beaver Falls estab-
lishments is equally applicable now.
The issue has been joined, and about all
the public in general can do is to demand
that the industrial struggle shall be con-
Quoted in manner in accordance with the
ideas of nineteenth century civilization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
THE SILVER ACT OF 1890.

One of the features of the silver discus
sion is the open expression OF the interests
which supported the silver bill OF 1SsO,
for its practical repeal in the suspension
of the clause for the monthly purchase OF
silver. The New York Chamber of Com
merce took this ground last fall. Senator
Sherman not long since expressed his
wish that the compulsory purchase OF
silver could be stopped and introduced
resolution to that effect. The manufac-
turers of New York have lately sent
petition to the same effect. OF course, II
the purchase of silver were stopped, the
act would be practically repealed, for
with that feature gone there would not be
enough of the law to have any effect on
the monetary system.
When the act of 1890 was passed THE
DISPATCH pointed out that while it was
presented as compromise which was
hoped to be of some duration, it was
really nothing more than a make-shift,
and if its provisions continued in opera
ton long enough was certain to bring the
country to the Silver basis. The
forced accumulation of silver at
the rate of $4,000, 900 ounces per
year could only have the result of
depicting the Treasury's stock Of gold
and accumulating silver, making it merely
a question of the time till it was forced to
use silver in payments. Back of that the
uncertainty as to the value of the silver to
be employed in the redemption of GER
tifcates made it possible to regard the act
as either aiming to reach the silver basis
with the ratio readjusted to the bullion
value or to come down to the present
ratio by degrees. But it is impossible to
decide which is enacted; while Secretary
Fosters declarations of year ago that
the silver certificates are to be kept at par
with gold by selling bonds to obtain gold
to redeem them the silver contin-
ues to pile up in the Treasury, was a
reductio ad a6surdum of the whole scheme.
1t has taken two years to bring us to a
point where the recognition of the main
result is wellnigh universal. Senator
Sherman and his hackers, are it must be
said, wise little after the fact. Having
passed their silver measure they cannot
get rid of it. They may be able to choke
off free coinage measure, but they can
not repeal their own act which threatens
to reach the same goal in the course of
time. 1t remains to be seen whether the
elections of this year will make any
change possible in the sharp horns of the
present dilemma.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
A SIGNIFICANT SHOWING.

The report of the Senate Finance Com
mittee of its investigation into prices,
wages and the cost of living, is remarkable
not only for its exhaustive inquiry into
those subjects but for the fact that its
findings are indorsed by the members of
both parties on the committee The
methods of inquiry were so carefully
planned, that while its showing on the
tariff question is decided, the Democratic
Senators agree with the Republicans as to
the exact fairness of the figures given.
With this certificate to the impartial
authority of the report it is important to
find: % that retail prices Of all COM
modities including 215 articles were 44-10O
per cent lower in September, 1891, than
in June, 1889, and in May, of this year,
3.4 lower; (2) that farm products rose
during 1890, on account of the partial
failure of crops about 25 per cent; and in
September, 1891, were 1857 per cent
higher than at the passage of the McKin-
ley act; 90 that in fifteen general occu-
pations wages were 34-1oO per cent higher
during the same period; (4) that the cost
of living in Great Britain increased 1.9
per cent during the time that the decrease
noted took place in this country.
This is deliberate and complete answer
to the howl of mckinley prices" which
produced the landslide of 1890. 1t would
be stupid and shallow to attribute these
results exclusively to the tariff legislation.
The light crops Of 1890, followed by the
heavy crops of 1891; the immense pro.
duction of iron, commented on more fully
elsewhere, and other purely commercial
causes, have exerted each its natural in
fluence But, in the presence of the
Democratic howl about high prices in one
year and about low wages in another, it
is pertinent and crushing reply to pro-
two years of the Mckinley act the cost Of
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living decreased slightly, wages increased
slightly and farm products showed a
heavy advance, which has been partly
lost and partly maintained after the i'm
mense yields of 1891.
Such investigations afford basis 1or
careful and scientific conclusions. Here
tofore the talk of the effect OF the NC
Kinley act on prices and wages has been
guess-work deduction from few scattered
data. This report will enable the pubic
conclusion on the tariff question this fall
to be intelligent and well-informed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
BIBLICAL STUDENTS EDITED.
Both Old and New Testament History at
Pennsylvania's Chautauqua.

Pcnnsylvania's Chautauqua.
MT. GRErNA, Pa, July 2A-(SpectaL This
morning Edward P. Elliott, Of Boston,
amused q large audience Of Chautauquans
and visitors with several humorous recita-
tfons and character 1mpersonations. At
O'Clock DIR. Wtedner gave an entertaining
talk on "Old Testament History" listened
to by professors and students Of Biblical
science. DR.. Wiedner also gave q lecture on
New Testament History" treating espe-
cially Of the Book of Revelations. The
LECTURES created great enthusiasm among
Bible students.
At 4 O'Clock DIR. John De Motto gave a
lecture on "Visible Sound" illustrated
throughout by means of mechanical devices
and special apparatus. Dr.. De Motto has
been induced to make further talk on
scientific subjects. DR.. Charles A. Young,
of Princeton University, has become very
popular with Pennsylvania Chautauquans,
and although he confessed his great desire to
be at Princeton, observing the planet Mars
now In close proximity to the earth, he has
been induced to remain here and deliver q
lecture illustrated by stereopticon views on
"the stars" to a large audience this evening.
Preceding this lecture Mr.. Crozier gave
another of his piano recirals, consisting of
selections from Bach, LfsZt, Chopin, Shu-
mann and Beethoven. The Union Presbyter-
ian Sunday schools Of Harrisburg ran an ex-
cursion to the grove to-day, perceptibly in
creasing the Assembly's attendants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
KIPLIN9 Is RATHER RUDE.
Tho Eccentric Engfshman Does Not Car
for Montreal Etiquette.

Tho Eccentric Englfshman Does Not Care
for Montreal Etiquette.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC. July 22.-Rudyard Kip
ling used to have great number of admir-
ers in Montreal who intended to pay him
honor and homage should he ever visit the
city. He arrived at the Windsor Hotel
yesterday with his wife, and he has made
himself about as much detested as man
can in one day.
One of his many orders was tnat he should
not be disturbed by anyone under any Cir
cumstances, and the many persons who
called when they heard of his arrival were
SO told. One prominent merchant here,
great admirer Of his. who also accosted him,
was informed by Kiplfng that he did not
wish for any new acquaintances.
The worst treatment was received by the
Pen and Pencil Club, to which the principal
artists and literary folks of the Dominion
belong. They rendered a reception in their
beautiful club rooms: but without even 60
ing to the trouble to inform them to THAI
effect, he failed to appear and slighted
them in a manner which will never be for
gotten.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
BEST PORTRAIT OF COLUMBUS
Connections Family l. tho Possessor Of
the Eamoua Painting

Connecticut Family l. tho P0ssessor Of
the Famous Painting.
DANBUeY, Conn.,, July 29.-The family Of
the late Isaac Hull, of this city, have prob
ably the best portrait of Christopher Column
bus in this country. They also have por-
trait Of Vespucis, obtained at the same time
Though the artists name and the date when
the portraits were painted are unknown,
the existence of the picture has been traced
back ovor 200 years, and an effort is making
to learn more about them. Fifty years ago
Mr. Hull bought the picture in New York Of
a friend of his, a picture dealer, and sent
them to an artist to be retouohed when it
WAS discovered that they had been 'sbacked"
twice. AS "backing" is accounted to be
good for 100 years. this circumstance Is con-
sidered proof that the pictures are very
old.
The portraits are about three feet by
four feet in dimensions and are admirably
executed. Some time ago the United States
learned of those pictures and at once sought
permission Of the Hull family to exhibit the
Columbus portrait at Chicago. This has
been given, and the picture was packed
yesterday for transportation. Experts in
pictures claim that the painting Is worth
many thousands Of dollars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Obituary Notes.

COLONEL EDWARD NICK. HUDSON, United
States army (retired). died in Washington ut mid
night Wednesday night.
MRS. CHEW, wife Of J. J. Chew. Secretary Of
the American Legation In Vienna died at Marien-
bad. Bohemia, yesterday from peritOnftis.
HENRY j. GARDNER, who was Governor of
Massachusetts from 1855 to 1858 inclusive died at
his residence in Milton Friday night from cancer
> JOHN INGHAM. Tor more than 20 years Suberin-
tendent Of the Warren Foundry and Machine Com
Pany's plant in Phillpsburg Nd. died there
Friday. aged 81 years. He was the wealth1est man
in the place, and under him labor troubles ever
occurred at the extensive plant
JOHN LYNCH, who represented the First Maine
district in the Thirty-ninth. Fortieth, Forfy-rst
and Forty second Congresses, died In Portland
Portland and engaged In business there early in
life. He served IN the Legislature Of Maine In
1852 and ls64. He was editor Of the Washington
Vnton from l06 10 1677.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
ON PHANATIC SPELLING.
Melville Dewey DIates on tho Advantage
of Simpler Orthography.

Melville Dewey DiIates on the Advantages
of Simpler Orthography.
CHAUrAUoUA, N. Y, July 22-[S'eciaL1-
Melville Dewey talked to-day about "pho-
netic spelling"-some spell 1t 'phanatic"-
to large and interested audience. His SUBJ
ject was "How to Simplify Spelling" and
the only apparent practical route to that
end is the phonetic system. Though he had
quite an attentive audience the school
mains here are not shaking in their shoes
for fear the change may be made, thus turn
ing their big world topsy turvoy.
This evening the faculty Of the School of
Physical Education gave reception to their
pupils and tho college faculty at the Gym
nasium. Very few Of those invited failed to
appear and the rooms were we'll filled. The
guests were entertained with q varied pro-
gramme of music and readings. The Uni
versity Extension lectures Of to-day were
only combinations of the courses begun on
Monday. The interest in them continues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
HOW CHOLERA SPREADS
Strange Scenes Among Psnic-Stricken Pas
sengers of q Railway Train.

Strange Scenes Among Psnic-Stricken Pas
sengers of q Railway Train.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 22-The Nouoe Vren'-
ia, describing scenes in the cholera-infected
districts, says: "The Baku Railroad station
was filled with a tumultuous crowd of fug1-
tives. When the doors were opened the
crowd rushed to the platform and over
crowded the trains. Many sat on the floor
rather than be left behind. The stencil of
the atmosphere was sufocating. Prudent
passengers sprinkled their own and their
neighbors' clothes with carbolic acid. A
doctor looks at tongues and feels the pas
sengers' pulses. Everybody protests that
he or she is in perfect health. The train
then starts. Often within a few minutes
passenger is taken i'll with the cholera. The
inmates of the patients compartment at
once become panic-stricken. The patient is
removed, the place where he sat is sprinkled
with carbolic acid and the passengers imme
diately refill their places. A similar scene
occurs frequently. At each station the same
perfunctory examination is made. No won
der cholera is spreading in Tifiis and other
places.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THIS is Forestry Day and addresses on
forest preservation are to be read at Mount
Gretna Park, under the auspices Of the
Council Of the Pennsylvania Forestry As
sociation. This is q subject of such i'm
mense national importance that any effort
to bring its discussion into due prominence,
from the discreditable disregard with which
it is too generally treated, is to be encour-
aged in every possible way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THE cool-headed man is always an irritat-
ing subject for the admiration Of his more
susceptible fellows. And he who can keep
cool under any circumstances nowadays il
something more than human and less than
kind by reason of the envy he excites to add
to the already burdensome warmth Of those
of the majority who are in state of almost
perpetual perspiration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

ONE of the main objects of the League of
American Wheelmen, which recently met at
Washington. is the improvement of Ameri-
can roads. The wheelmen are doing excel
lent work in this direction, and the credit of
the nation demands a helpful sympathy
with them in the matter from all good citi-
zens
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THERE must be some mysterious connec-
ton between the ancient and seldom used
name Adlai and the State of Illinois. Be-
sides the Democratic nominee for the Vice
Presidency, Adlaf Stevenson, with a post
official record for agility. as executioner,
there is in that State man known-so far
as he is known-as Adlaf T. Ewing, who
figures as a Worlds Columbian Commis-
aiOner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Dr.. Aaron L. Chaplin, Educator.

DIR. Aaron Lucius Chaplin, ex-President
of Beloit College. died at Beloit, Wis.,. yesterday
afternoon ut the age of 75 years. He was overcome
with fainting spell last Monday and remained
unconscious till the hour of his death. He was
born in Hartford In 1917, and was graduated at
Yale in 1884, He was Professor in the New York
Institute for Deaf Mutes from 1888 till 1S43 and pas
tor of Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee from
1913 till 1S49 In the latter year he was elected
the first President Of Beloit College. which ofice
he retained until 1886. when he resigned. He was
for several years the editors Of the Con0re0G
tional Reuie~ and was the author Of text book on
political economy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Drank so Years and Then Quit.

sTEUBENvILLE, July 22.-[Spcciat. ]-George
Linton, watchman at the Jefferson Keg Fac
tory, quit drinking on the Fourth, after a
half century of tippling. When he started
to drink he resolved to drink 90 years and
quit, and he has been keeping his last resolu-
ton with as much tenacity as he kept his
resolution to drink 80 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

For the benefit of the nervous it may be
stated that Bellamite ana Populite are not
new explosives, but are the names applied
to collections of people who long for the
millennium and work hard to inaugurate it
by legislation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Can't Bo Called a Snap.

Washington Star.l
Any man who applies for the position OF
private secretary to Mr.. Cleveland at this
time is away above the suspicion that he is
looking for sinecure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THE Health Bureau is inclined to pride
itself on Pittsburg's sanitary condition, and
1t is fortunate that it can honestly do SO.
But perfection is still far distant, and much
remains to be done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

WHAT a wealthy country Venezuela
would be under stable and equitable
government may be estimated from Palacio's
success as an absconding President with
SIS, 600 0O0 IN an era of unbalanced misrule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THERE is no need for wonder that many
people fell under tho weather, as it is high
enough for anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

RUDYARD KIPLING's conduct in Mon
treal carries strong proof that Artist Whist
Ter can give him no odds in a practical
knowledge of "The gentle art OF making
enemiesn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

CYCLONES do not stop to pick or choose
their victims and they appear to be just
about as ready to destroy place of worship
as q theater OF o hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

HoMEwooD races are like patent medi-
cines in the difference between before and
after exhibited by some of those taking
them in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Little Hone for Both.
New York Recorder

Now TOfK hec0rder.I
General Weaver Is Confident" that he
will carry a. many Western States as Cleve-.
land. This is not improbable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Light Up tho Fires

Chile's $4,000 apology is ample, complete
and satisfactory. and the recon ciliation mills
may start up at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
Facts Speak Louder Than Words.
Buffalo Express

A cotton mill 600 feet long is to be built in
New Bedford, Mass. This Is another fright
full example OF the workings of the "robber
tariff"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

DOGS are to have perpetual day in
Allegheny, SO the peace Of sleepers de-
mands that something be oone to suppress
the moon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

THERE was . thunder storm last evening,
and, curiously enough, q concert in Highland
Park as well.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

CARTER will of course be in the van of
the Republican forces.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

No. 170 Entered at Pittsourg Postofice
her, 1885,, as second-class matter.
Office-Corner Smithfeld
Diamond Streets.
ID Publishing House
'mond Street, in
Building.
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WORK where COM
an always he found.
the convenience.
THE DIeP ATCH.
lie welcome.
s1Iedf Rren,1no'a.
nd L Are de rOperd.
yons loho has been dtsdD-
md c1n obtain ii.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

HE DISPATCH.
rosTo"- = TIE UNITED STATES.
-,17r DISPATCH. One Year ear..........s 3 On
DAIIY DISPATCH, Per Quarter. 200
DAILY DISPATCH. One Month. 20
D4uY DISPATCH. including Sunday, year 10 90
I'AILY DIsrA7CE Including Sunday, 3m'ths. 50
1AII.y DISPATCH. including sunday, NTH. 90
SUNDAY DISPATCH. One Year................ $50
MTFEr,Y DISPATCH One Year............ rs
Tie DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
= ccrls per week. OF, including sunday Edition, at
.icClts r,rr week.
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@eee~e@%~~~~~~~>-~es~~e~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-09
AN OLD CRIME EXPOSED.
Sensational Incident in the Court Martial
Of Major CY8Tman.

CLEVELAND Ohio, Feb. 8.-The ex9mi-
nation of Henry RossIter, clerk IN Major
Overman's Office, to-day brought forth
sensation. He said the Wor,hingtJn and
Lamson vouchers were partly made out By
him according TO orders and partly by Over
man. The receipts were in OyeTman's
handwriting. The bill Of Hamson Bros,
sent to the office, was Tor only s. so. Upon
cross-examination he said he ignored Over
mans order after the charges and his sus-
pension TO report to him at Washington
with his duplicate vouchers Then the de-
tense, on the ground Of attacking the cred
ibiltv Of witness testimony, launched a
thundeTbOlt at him. Judge Sanders, 10y a
series of questions, compelled RossitcT TO ad-
nit that lie left the employ Of the Domestic
Sewing Machine Company IN Chicago
in 1856 n heavy deiaulter. As cashier
and bO0k-keeper of the company's Chicago
Office he sunk $4,000 Of their money in q
wheat speculation. Ii IS stated that the
matter was kept out of the newspapers
tuat not even his most intimate friends or
relatives knew Of it until tie unwilling ad-
mission OF R0Ssiter to-day, and that tho
loss had long since been made good. l. is
stated that Ross ter told Major OYerman, in
confidence, the story Of the dealcatiOn and
settlement when he obtained employment
IN the engineer Office. Rossiter is almost
prOstrated by the revelat On Of his guilt at
this late day. After a few questions con-
cerning tie investigation at Overman's Office
by an army officer after the charges were
made. ROssteT was allowed TO leave the
witness-stand. The judge advocate then
announced that the testimony for the pros
ecutiOn was ended.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-09
REFUSED TO SHAKE,
Meeting Between Governors Thayer and Boy

Meeting Between Governors Thayer and Boyd
in the Nebraska Executive Apartments.
LINCOLN lNebr), Feb. 8.-GovernOr Boyd
arrived aud took possession of his Office to-
day. When entry was made TO the Execu-
tive apartments General Thayer advanced
with an extended hand, remaTking, How
DO you do Governor?' Boyd bowed, but
ignored the outstretched member. Ihayer
flushed slightly, asked if he could be Of any
assistance and, receiving a negative reply,
left the room. Boyd, being asked if he in
tended TO make a clean sweep Of the Repub-
lican office-holders, admitted that such
action was in contemplation. A number of
Ihayer's appointeeS have already rendered
their designations.
After refusing the hand Of Ex-Governor
Thayer Boyd passed into his private Office,
where he informally received the hundreds
who piled in 10 see him. During the after
noon Boyd's chief appointees of last spring
resumed their duties where they lett OFF
when Thayer unceremoniously took charge
on a writ Of custer. Democrats all over
Nebraska are preparing for a grand dem
onStTatiOn at Lincoln next Monday