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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
BEFORE THE PUBLIC.

QUEEN VICTORIA was among the earliest
to congratulate the Rt. Hon. William E,
Gladstone on the arrival of his S3d birthday.
Her telegram was unusually gracious in
tone.
A RESIDENT of Parsons, Kan, Captain
W. W. Cranston, lately received a medal of
honor voted by Congress for distinguished
services at the battle of Chancellorsville,
May 2, 1858.
SIR WILLIAM GORDON CUMMING has
taken to stock raising since he was frozen
out OF the baccarat game. and has recently
taken several frstcIass prizes with his
short-horn bulls.
JOHN L. SToDDARD, the well-known
lecturer, with Messrs. Burditt and North,
the MANAGERS of his lecture tours, is now
travelling in India; and will leave Delhi for
Cairo about January 1S
The Boston banker, Henry L. HIggin-
son, and his cousin, Thomas Wentworth
Higginson, are frequently confounded in the
minds Of outsiders. The former is Colonel
and the latter Major Higginson.
Mr.. PORTER, the new American Minis
ter, has leased the Antici Mattel Palace for
his occupation during his term of service in
home. A6 Is " uotdOly DeauGlIul structure,
blending ancient and modern art
SCULPTOR ELwELL, of New York, has
been awarded the contract for the monu-
ment to General Hancock to be erected BIZ
the Gettysburg Memorial Association. The
cost will be $500 without the pedestal.
GOVERNOR FLOWER has signed the COM
mission of the Hon. Isaac b. Maynard as
Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals
from January l next to succeed the Hon,
Charles Andrews, who has been elected
CHEF Judge of the Court.
BISHOP PARET, of the Protestant Epis-
copal Diocese OF Maryland and the District
of Columbia, is having built steamer fitted
up as church. on which he and his as
sistants will visit the dredging grounds on
Sundays and hold services there.
The Prince of Wales has consented to
sit as Q member of the Commission on the
Aged Poor, OF which Lord Aberdare is
Chairman. Among the other members of
the commission are Brassey, Sir Lyon Play
fair, Joseph Arch, NJ. p, and Henry Broad
hurst N. P. John Burns was invited to be-
come a member, but could not accept the
invitation.
FATHER CUSHING, Assistant Rector of
St. Mary's Church, in Plainfeld, N. j., has
received a cablegram announcing that a
Papal bull had been issued, appointing him
Coadjutor Bishop of Western Colorado.
This is the second time Father Cushing has
been appointed to this position. The first
time he was appointed he petitioned not to
be, and was excused from accepting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
SULLIVAN AT THE SURFACE.

WHAT'S the use of doing the Sullivan-Co
bett affair all over again, and at long dis
tance, too2-Ne,U York World.
FATTY degeneration OF the jag is the dis
ease that is carrying off the box receipts of
John L. Sullivan Washington Post
JOHN L. SULLTvAN's example is bad. Even
the scene shifters in the theater he played
in last week have taken to striking Wash
ington Star.
The report that John L. Sullivan is suffer
ing from fatty degeneration of the heart has
cast gloom over the Nations Christmas
Buffalo Express.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN is drunk again. His
sprees are SO frequent that it seems hardly
worth while for him to have intermissions
of sobriety. Why doesn't he make his life q
perennial jag?-Chicdgo Times
JOHN L. SULLIVAN says he is going to be
champion ofthe world again. The doctors
were mistaken. 1t is not fatty degeneration
of the heart that atls John; it's ossification
OF the gall.-Minnsdpolis Tribune.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN is becoming an accom-
plished star actor. This talk about another
fight with Corbett is an advertising dodge
worthy of any of the brightest lights OF the
dramatic world-SL Louis Republic.
THE public never credited Mr.. ]. L. Sulli-
van Win very mucn OF neart, DuG now IL
appears that he has one so large that he is
apt to die from it. Appearances have evil
IDENTIFY deceived the public.-Boltinsore
american.
SULLIVAN has at last come out with the
charge that he was the victim of foul play
at New Orleans; that he was in "trance"
after the second round, ind that his legs had
"evidently been doctored." Hip-no-tized
perhaps Philadelphia Record.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN at pretty late day
claims that he was not really beaten by
Corbett, but by some foul play in the nature
of drugging. He says he will fight Corbett
again. 1t would seem to q casual observer
that the Boston man is talking through his
hat.-ELnlird Advertiser.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

THE kindergarten Association will meet
this morning at l0:3U at Miss Stewards
School, corner OF Fifth avenue and Craig
street, to discuss the final plans for the es-
tablishment OF free kindersartens in Pitts
burg.
MRS. f. E. MARSHALL lectured before Miss
KillikeIly's Europe class yesterday at the
Academy of Art and Sciences, her subject
being Everyday Life in SPAIN"
Mrs. JENNIE PAUL, mother of Mr.. Charles
s. Wright, OF Edgew ood, leaves to-day for
her home in Toledo, O., after a Christmas
visit at her sons home.
Mr.. LAWRENCE PERRIHE of Baltimore, is
visiting MIR. Kenneth Painter of Ridge ave-
nue., Allegheny.
Miss ANNA FRANCES MARSHALL will give a
tea this afternoon for Miss Garrison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
The ALLEGHENY clubs CotiIIon.

The Allegheny Cotillon Club held high
revel at the Monongahela House last even
ing. The floral decorations were unique as
well as beautiful. incandescent lamps being
scattered among the scenery and flowers with
brilliant effect. The favors for the german
we're hanging on a huge Christmas tree, the
tree and pretty trffles presenting beauti-
ful appearance. There we're about 40 couples
present, and as the ladies all wore hand
some party dresses and the gentlemen in
the black and white OF evening dress made
striking background for the bright eolors
OF bhe feminine toilets. The german was
was led by Mr.. ]. George Ihmsen in a mas
terly manner. This was the first german
given in Pittsburg for five years, and it was an
entire success. Supper was served in a most
tasteful manner. The decorations of the
table were green and yellow, and amid the
glitter OF silver and glass, with masses Of
flowers hanging over the edges of their tall
vases and spreading bowls, he would be
an n1iI-condftioned fellow, indeed, who would
not be impressed with the beauty OF the dis
play. The chaperones were Mrs. W d. King,
Mrs. A. S. Beymer, Mrs, Passayant, Mrs
Moore and Mrs Anshutz
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
OTHER FOLKS ISCoNsrsTEHc1Fs

The statement that 1.-THE Democrats are
inconsistent in their position with regard
to the Montana Senatorship" strikes the
New York Tribune with all the force OF a
new discovery. The fact tnat the Demo-
Gratis in 1889 declared it an outrage for the
inspectors of Silver Bow county to throw
out the vote of precinct, and in 1892
think it perfectly legitimate for the in
spectors of Chouteau county to do the
same thing strikes the Republican organ
as the climax of Standardization
There is undoubtedly some truth in the
statement, but the unconscious humor of
it in the Tribune is its entire forgetfulness
that the Republican position on that mat
ter presents exactly the same inconsis-
tency reversed to suit Republican ex-
igencles. Constructing rules of action to
meet the emergency of one year, and then
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
ORIGINAL AND JoCOsE.'
ADVICE.

ADVICE
You turned leaf year ago,
No better have you been:
You've gone along the beaten path,
Quite heeGless Of the sin.
So this year fore yOu make the turn,
Just pause bit and look,
And see FIRST that the leaf is in
The right kind Of q book.
THE BARREL WAS TURNED.
fDearly beloved" read the minister
from his manuscript. there must be among you
this morning some to whom the necessity Of turn
ing over new leaf is most apparent"
fright you are.' thought Mr.. Good Memory.
''That sermon has been used by you for the past
three years on this occasion.''
HISTORY HUNDRED YEARS FROM NOW.
'tFor what was 1892 noted?'
Its Presidential election
''What was peculiar about it?''
''Only one candidate ran. -
''How do you know7''
''By his overwhelming victory
''And what does the victory proye9,,
''That the other candidate walked.
PARTICULAR
''There's one thing I am thankful for,
said 1892.
''And what's that?''
''That missed the worlds FAIR
why. you're crazy; with Il you would hsvs
gone down in history
''Yes, and Chicago would have gone with me-"
CHICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
Card Party and Dance.

A CARD party and dance will be given
this evening by Miss Jennie S. Wright, the
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S.
Wright, at her home, "Rosemont," Edge
wood. The appointments are to be very
dainty and pretty, as it is her first party,
and is given just for young school friends.
The decorations will be appropriate to the
yuletide season-holIy and mistletoe. Eight
tables will be set for cards, and with dane
ing and refreshments the young folks are
sure to spend q pleasant evening. Miss
Wright will wear pretty gown of change
able silk, with a yoke edged with deep lace
and high putfed sleeves of light green.
Mrs. Wright will assist her daughter in her
duties of hostess, and will wear beautiful
gown of light gray silk fashioned in pretty
mode. Among the invited guess will be
Miss Eleanor Fitch, Miss Anna Caldwell,
Miss Mamie Brown, Mrs. Richard Ebe, Mr.
W. Ward Woodbridge and Mr.. d. Hayden
Collins, of the East End. Miss Eleanor
Fitch, daughter OF Lieutenant Fitch, OF
Edgewood, and granddaughter or General
Sherman, entertained the same company of
young people last evening at q card party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
The HISTORY OF a BEauEsr.
A Methodist Seminary Loses Its Two Bene.
factors, but Gets Lump of Money.

A Methodist Seminary Loses Its Two Bene-
factors, but Gets Lump of Money.
| BATAVIA, ILL, Dec. SO.-By the death of
Mrs. James G. Cannon, the Methodist Sem
mary at Atlanta becomes the pOssessor of
nearly $500 1t is not by the provisions
| of her will that the Seminary gets the large
endowment, because Mrs. Cannon died
Thursday, December %, without having
made will. The Seminary belongs in the
Cannon family, and it was Elijah H. Gam
mons cherished hope of the past few years
before his death that it be made monu-
ment to his memory. The institution was
established by the Methodists in Atlanta in
lSs6as the Theological Department of the
Clarke University. Mr.. Cannon took a
deep interest in the Seminary and its sue
cess. He made donation in 1888 OF 100000,
which was used in the erection of new
building and in the payment of teachers
salaries.
Mr.. Cannon had a verv large estate,
worth, it is said, over 81 500 0O0 In July, 1891,
Mr.. Cannon died ut his home in Batavia.
He made an endowmen1 of $25OOOO to the IN
stituttOn at that time, making, IN all, S55O,-
600 that went to the Seminary. b. the con-
dit1ons OF his will, the institution was fur-
ther provided for. His wife had the use OF
the estate during her life, and at her death
and the other half to the Seminary. Mr..
Cannon did not name the heirs in his Will,
but left that and the undivided amounts
that each should receive to his wife in mAk-
ing her will.
Mrs. Cannon neglected making will,
and now one-half of the estate viii be
equally divided between four legal heirs,
three of whom live at Batavia and che other
at Evanston. AS the estate is worth nearly
81 COO The Seminary will be endowed with
over SI5O000 Mrs. Cannon was as mnch
interested in the welfare OF the Seminary,as
her husband during his lifetime, and
intended, had she lived, to continue to make
donations to its support as Mr.. Cannon
had previously done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

to turn a flip-fiap when the circumstances
are reversed, is not practice confined to
the lines of single party. But it is
rather amusing to find an organ so much
impressed with the inconsistencies of its
opponents and SO superbly unconscious of
the same inconsistency on its own side
as the Tribune is in this remark.
The merits of the case, of course, would
depend on the nature of the Irregularities
in each instance for which the returns
were thrown out But the organs appear
as oblivious of that fact as they are of
their own inconsistencies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

passed by the non-partisan State Bar Asso-
citation, Governor Flower gave one more In
dication of the extent to which the mnchine
Democrats of New York overlook utter un-
fitness in men appointed to offices as re-
wards for parts an services. Senator Hill
has the proud distinction of having achieved
his present exalted place as United States
Senator by just such tactics as place upon
the Supreme bench Of State one against
whose character grave charges have been
brought and never refuted. The spoils
system is the political curse of New York,
and it is about time for the people to arise
in its might and prevent its becoming the
curse of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
A Pink and Whrte Danoe.

ANOTHER pretty dance was that at the
residence OF Mrs. George Mccoy, the hostess
being Miss Mary Reed Mccoy. The house
on Sheffield street is large ana well adapted
to entertainments of this kind. The decor
ations were pink and white, with sugZes-
tlons of Christmas remaining in the shape
OF sprays of holly here and there The
toilets OF the ladies were very tasteful, and
and the scene generally was one of remark
able beauty. Mrs. Mccoy wore an elegant
gown of lavender silk, trimmed with white
lace. Miss Mary Mccoy was in corn-colored
SILK. Assisting in receiving were Miss
marshall, who wore pink silk; Miss Emma
Mccullough, in white Swiss, and Miss An
ME Mccullough, in pearI-white silk. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Moore Mrs. j.
D. Eandergrift, Mr.. and Mrs John Leach,
and Mr.. Paul Metcalfe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

AGAIN serious charges are brought
against railroad companies for discriminate
ing in rates in favor OF the Standard Oil
Company. Any convictions that may fol
low will in all probability leave the railroad
companies as unharmed and careless of law
as ever. Railroads are in business to make
money, and not to obey the law or consult
public convenience. These things they will
never do until they are forced to. And
there must be something more effective
than the Interstate Commerce Commission
to force them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Rev. Erwin E. Bliss, Missionary.

Rev. DR.. EIwin Elisha Bliss, for nearly
so years missionary in Turkey, and only less well
known than Rev. DR.. Daniel Bliss. is dead in
Boston. He was born in Putney. VT, April q,
1917. He was graduated from Amherst College in
the class of 1897 He taught for while in the Am
herst Academy. and took Il full course at Andoyer
Theological Seminary. Mr.. Bliss was ordained
February g. 1913. Twelve DAYS later he married
Isabella Fl. Porter, of Portland. Me, and sailed for
his chosen field of work at once. His first service
as missionary was at Treblzond, from 1913 to 1852
and then at marsovan. in Armenia for 1our years
more He went to COnstantinople in 1856 and re-
mained there ever since. In 1859 Amherst gave
him the degree of I'D. d. Like many of the mis-
sionaries. he had made books 20 help him in his
work. such as the ''Bible Handbook in Armenian.
Since 1866 he had edited the Messenger published at
Constantnople, in both the Armenian and Turkish
languages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
THERE is a most aggrayatipp spirit

THERE is a most aggravating spirit of
patronizing contempt for the ignorance of
their master, the people, displayed upon all
possible occasions by officials of the Ma
tional Treasury. Such ignorance as the
Nation has OF its financial affairs is due
mainly to the complicated and mysterious
methods of accounting used by the said
officials. But when a treasury official in all
his supreme wisdom expresses the belief
that many people are under the impression
gold is shipped from America without some
kind OF payment therefor, it is not difficult
to locate the greater ignorance where it be.
longs-that is, among the Treasury officials.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
PROGRESSING Football.

A MERRY party of young society boys and
girls were splendidly entertained at Mr.. Col
Inns house at Swissvale last evening with
progressive football. This is q new game
that has just made its appearance in society
and is said to afford inexhaustible fun. 1t is
played on tables with dice, and there are
prizes given - BOBBY and otherwise-the
same as in progressive euchre.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

WITHIN fourteen days Huntingdon,
west Virginia, experienced train robbery
and saw the culprits arrested, indicted, con-
victed and sentenced. Such promptness in
tho administration OF the law is exemplary
and well calculated to add to the respect felt
for it and its agents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
W. T. U. Anniversary.

THE W. c. 7. Q. of Pittsburg will ceIe-
brate its seventh annual anniversary next
Monday evening at its rooms in the Moore
head building on Second avenue and Grant
street. The doors will be open from to 5
o'clock and from to 10 o'clock In the after
noon and evening.
The custom of giving free lunch to all ap-
plicants on Sunday evening was instituted
about year ago and has been very success
full Last Sunday about IS men were fed. A
meeting is held afterward and many sign
the pledge. ALI friends of temperance are
invited TO call some time during Monday
afternoon or evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

TRULY the government of Russia pro-
crosses. Female prisoners in Siberia are to
be henceforth free from f1ogging and mana
cles, and to be'punished by restrictions in
their diet. twill be welcome news to most
people that there is any margin for punish
ment in Siberian prison fare, short OF actual
starvation-but perhaps starvation is the
form that the amelioration is to take.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
A Reception to the Railroad Mem

The Pennsylvania Company's Employees
Christian Association will give New Years
reception to the railroad men of the Ft
Wayne lines on Monday afternoon. The re-
ception will be held at the association
quarters, Nos. 125 and 127 Sedgwfck streeh,
Allegheny. Dinner will be served from to
6 P. NJ, and there will be musical and literary
selections at intervals throughout the after.
noon. These receptions have been given by
the Association for a number of years and
are always largely attended by the railroad
men and their famiIiag
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

CANADIAN anne1ationist straws are null
tiplying. At q banquet of commercial trav-
e!ers recently given at Montreal, the toast of
the President of the United States evoked
more enthusiasm than that of the Governor
General of Canada. Commercial travellers
are proverbially shrewd, and the Canadian
representatives OF the brotherhood are we'll
up to tile standard OF intelligence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
A Dolls Reception.

THE dolls reception at the residence of
Mrs. W. A. Nimick, on Fifth avenue, yester-
day afternoon, was pretty affair. Dolls of
all sorts and sizes were displayed, and were
sold at good prices, the proceeds going for
the benefit of the Oakland Day Nursery,
Corbet street. Mrs. Laura Dimling and Miss
Bunton were in charge of the dolls, and Miss
Nimick and Miss Brown sold the candies
Tea was served at 8 o'clock under the direc-
tion of Miss Caskey and Miss Carrie Moor
head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

BUSINESS failures during the year ending
to-day have been unwontedly few and lar
between. May they be still more scarce in
the year opening tomorrow is the wish of
every business man with his own and his
country's best interests at heart.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

SHOWING up prices was no part of the
Reading combines policy-that is accord
ing to the Reading combiners-but New
Workers have to pay SIG 90 ton for anthra-
cite coal for all that, and, all that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

TODAY closes year which trade reports
prove to have been unprecedentedly pros
porous. All is favorable to a continuance of
the good things, and commercially at least
there is every prospect of a bright New
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
JACK FROST.

Jack Frost passed this way last night,
And nipped with saucy fingers,
Every gold and scarlet leaf
That on my map e fingers.
He scratched a message on the pane
A hint more kind than eourtIy:
''Betier see to fires and fiowersi
I'll be back here shortIyI'
Ruth Hall, in st. NlchoIds,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

. DYNAMITE explosions are the most dan
gerous form for Anarchist manifestoes to
take. But Paris should find some means to
suppress the raving 1ncendiarism that pro-
vokes the material outrages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
All He Can Attend To.

New York Recorder.l
What with trying to elect United States
Senator pick out a Speaker for the next
Congress and make Cabinet, the President
elect has his hands full.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

Pope LEo's next encyclical will be the
first ever issued in the popular tongue. The
innovation is another excellent indication
Of the progressive spirit that characterizes
the actions of Leo Kill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

ARTIFICIAL light companies may profit
by such darkness as yesterdays, but that is
no consolation TO the consuming public for
the concentrated manifestations of the
smoke nuisance
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

MRS. LEASE has little chance of inf1u-
encing any Senatorial steering committee,
since the man at the wheel must not be
talked to,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
A Thing to Be Commended.

New Orleans Picayune.1
The upright piano may not be thought SO
grand or SO square as others; but then it
does not show its legs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31

THERE are said to be mastodons still
living in Alaska. There are certainly some
monstrous snakes nourished at the nations
expense at the Capitol, now and again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
Have a strle of rheir Own.

Washington Star.J
The news that Russian Count was killed
in a duel by the bullet of q man from this
country is another evidence that Americans
will never learn to do these things as they
do in Europe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
Boon to the Public.
indianapolis News.1

indianapolis News.1
Gladstone, it is said. has dec ded not to
appoint successor to Tennyson as poet
laureate. Gladstone is u grand old man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-31
The Worst Hasn't Come Yet.

St. Louis Republic.l
The carnival of crime in Chicago is no
doubt a sort of dress rehearsal for the grand
performance during the Worlds Fair.