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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05

1nere IS extraordinary weakness in the
policy OF the administration in issuing a
2o-day quarantine order and then taking
It back by explanations which practically
reduce 1t to nothingness This is what
was done by the statement on Saturday
hat the circular does not apply to cabin
iasSengers at all, or tosteerage passengers
Il citizens of the United States and
urnished with the necessary health GER
ificateS.
There is even more weakness in the ap-
parent surrender of the Washington au-
ihorIt1es to the bumptious declaration of
he New York Health Officer that he is
independent of the United States Govern
ment in the matter of quarantine. He
may be independent; but not to a degree
hat will permit the violation of Federal
equations as to quarantine If there
ere any question as to the respective au-
lorlty Of the State and Federal govern
lents in this matter it is the State that is
a doubtful position. Under recent de-
2isions as to the relation of the States to
Interstate or foreign commerce a State
quarantine has no constitutional
standing whatever. That is one of
the things that are wiped out by
that remarkable ruling, which fact
the Supreme Court probably did not take
into consideration when it rendered that
ruling. The protection Of health by
quarantine and sanitation is no more
clearly matter of police power than the
protection Of morals by regulation or pro-
EibitiOn of traffic declared to be injurious
a.
Jared to be unconstitutional when it ap-
lies 10 traffic coming from outside the
STATE the other must necessarily fail with
it.
It is not necessary to go to this extreme
leng h to show how the Federal Govern
meut can act In the matter of quarantine
II the United States authorities should
undertake to say that the State shall not
enforce q quarantine, that would be an en-
crOachment on the States power But
when the State establishes a ten-day
quarantine, for example, it is simply
stupid to assert that the United States
may ner FKeFy It's authority and say that
there shall be Federal quarantine of Is
or 20 days. There may be doubt as to
grant Of power by legislation; but it is
hardly conceivable that after a bureau
has been created by law for that especial
purpose Congress should have omitted to
authorize the necessary action in such
emergencies as the present.
The 2O-day quarantine order was all too
weak and tardy in its action. Since it is
all that could be extracted from the ad-
ministrati0n it should be lived up to
rigidly and without emasculation. There
is no question as to the public support of
any measures necessary to fight back the
disease from our borders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
A MONKS PROPHECY.
Why Emperor William Anxiously Awaits an
Important Family Event.

Important Family Event.
[BY CABLE TO THE DIsPArcH.1
BERLIN, Sept. Al Copyrighted l-Heavy ar
tillery firing on Thursday led the people
of the city to think that the accouchment of
the Empress had occurred. Later it was
learned that the firing merely accompanied
sham fight on the outskirts of the city.
The accouchment of the Empress has been
expected daily for the last two weeks and
may take place at any moment. Both
parents are eager that the child shall be a
girl. The Emperor is especially anxious, as
the peculiar prophecy on the subject By a
Catholic monk was brought recently to his
attention. The record of the prophecy was
found in the Prussian archives. 1t was
made centuries ago, and runs substantially
as follows:
"After receiving mortal blow from a
conqueror who shall come from the West
supposed to be Napoleon y, the German
Empire shall be erected again two genera
tions later by monarch of a new dynasty
great age. rule long, and owing to the wis
dom of his government, be beloved by all
his subjects. He will be followed by mon-
arch who will have but short reign EN-
peror Frederick), and the latter will be fol-
lowed by third monarch who will have
seven sons, none of whom will ascend the
throne"
This prophecy is said to have taken a
peculiar hold upon the Emperors vivid
imagination, and he fears that by becoming
the father of the seventh son he will fulfill
its conditions
The report has been circulated indus
triously throughout Germany that the EN-
press Frederick now in Hamburg, has in
vited Princess Bismarck and the Count and
Countess William to dine with her. In view
of Bismarck's recent attacks upon the Gov
ernment, this report has seemed incredible,
yet careful inquiry in high official circles
elected only assurances that it was correct.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
CURTIS CLASSIC CHARACTER.

No American of this generation has more
| fully justified the name of gentleman than
| George william Curtis.-Boston Herald.
| GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS was a man of
| many parts. He was a traveller, an author,
| a lecturer, journalist, reformer and a pol
| itician. In every occupation he was leader.
| Buffalo Express.
| AMONG American men of letters no man of
| this generation has so completely filed as
| Mr.. Curtis did the ideal of clear intellect,
| pure taste, moral purpose, chivalry of feel
| ing and personal refinement and grace
| Ne,u York Tribune.
| THIS noble American, though never hold
| ing and never seeking and often declining
public place, will Be ranked as one of the
very best exemplars of American citizen
! ship which takes active. intelligent and
unse,fish interest in the affairs of the Repub-
| lic.-Chicago Times.
In the death of George William Curtis
American politics, oratory, letters, society
| in its best and truest sense, ALL in fact, that
represents American civilization, suffered
ON irreparable loss. 1t is simple truth to say
of Mr.. Curtis that his life was national ben
efaction.-Ne,U York Post.
HIS death is a loss which cannot be re-
paired. 1t vacates a place that will not be
filed. 1t involves an aff1iction that would
of noble memories which survive the
passage of George William Curtis to the
tomb.-Brooklyn Eagle.
THE death of George William Curtis is O
shock to the public Eminent as an author,
magazine editor and newspaper man, and
distinguished in every branch of his work
for talent and fidelity, his loss will be felt in
letters and journalism wherever the English
language is spoken.- Washington Star.
THE death of Mr.. Curtis will make n va
cancy in our most honest, most admirable,
most instructive literature that no mature
writer of the present day can fill; and we
see no signs OF his equal in his special line,
being developed from among the younger
men in the literary protession.-Cha Chattanooga
Times.
SUCH mans death is an unspeakable
national calamity. There are many other
able and upright men who are ready to do
battle for the right rs he did; but there was
only one George William Curtis, and his
death leaves Il wide gap in the ranks OF
| American greatness that must long remain
unflled.-Phladelphi Times
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
D1s1NrEcrANrs AND REMEDIES.
Hamburg Defended-The Use Oh Acids
Steam Baths-Drink Hot Potations.

Hamburg Defended-The Use Oh Acids
Steam Baths-Drink Hot Po,ations.
New YORK, Sept. 4-The Herald's Munich
cable has an interview with Prof Sohwen-
n1nger, one of the most celebrated doctors
In Berlin and Physician in Ordinary to
Prince Bismarck, upon the subject of chol.
era, in which he says: "The plague this
year follows the march of the great epidem-
les. 1t attacks Europe by the north and not
by the south. 1t was bound, then, to reach
Hamburg, since the authorities of Russia in
Europe took no steps to stop fl. The English
officials in India took proper precautionary
measures. There ought to be an Interna-
tional Hygenic Commission established.
That is the way to kill cholera. 1t must be
stamped out on the spot. Other measures
are useless
"I don't understand complaints made
against the authorities at Hamburg. No
body knows exactly when the disease be-
comes epidemic in certain European capt.
tails. Although for some months there have
been daily cases OF cholera, yet the doctors
did not say it was epidemic. Why, then,
should the physicians Of Hamburg have
cried 'All is lost" when they had only ten
cases2 Almost all the measures taken at
the moment when the epidemic broke out
were illusory.
"When you are disinfecting a room with
sulphuric acid throw it only in the place
where the invalid is. 1t is not likely that
the bacilli will be propagated after the dis
infection. One of the first things is to make
a city thoroughly wholesome. People ought
to be made more careful in city like Ham
burg, where all kinds of refuse and filth are
thrown into the water ana where sewerage
does not exist. About 10000 persons dwell
in cellars and live on fish. An epidemic in
such cases is inevitable, and it is almost i'm
possible to prevent it running right through
Germany. 1t is only in healthy places, clean
towns and among the well nourished that
the malady will amount to little. In that
case there may be ten or only one cholera
case, according to the size of the popula-
tion. but not thousands, as in Hamburg.
"If you become i'll, drink as hot as ever
you can-grog, camomile tea, no matter
what, provided It is hot. Then. II your
limbs grow cold, plunge into steaming hot
bath. Should these produce no effect, then
put yourself in the hands of God, for those
are the only remedies known to be ef1cacious.
The doctors can do nothing. But don't be
afraid of cholera. Those only are afraid
who live in dirty towns ana who have not
tried to ameliorate the condition Of the
poor. Having neglected to do what they
ought to have done, they have prepared the
way for epidemics."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
A QUIET LABOR DAY.
The Celebration VIII Be Modest and
Schools Will Open.

The observance of Labor Day will not be
so general to-day as in previous years.
Being a national holiday it will be duly
celebrated in the local government instt-
tuJions by the absence of employees for the
major portion of the day. In the Federal
building business will be suspended
altogether, except in the postofice, where
certain branches of the department will be
open for short time.
The main registry Office and money order
office will remain open till noon. General
delivery windowsa at main office will be open
all day and night. and at stations from
O'Clock A. M. to 1890 p NJ. and from o'clock
to O'Clock P. NJ Special delivery of letters
will be as on other days and the carriers
windows will be open until o'clock P. NJ.
All the public schools will open this morn
ing, but will adjourn for the day immedi-
ately after the pupils have been registered.
There will be no street parades or ether
usual Labor Dav celebrations, with one ex-
ception. The Caledonian societies will
spend the day at the Allegheny Athletic
Association Park, where they will hold their
annual athletic meeting and Clan McPher-
Son will parade in the forenoon in Highland
costume and regalia.
The Bjou Theater and Grand Opera House
will both have matinees. "The Limited
Mail" will open at the former playhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
BETTER EXPLANATIONS OR BOATS.

In connection with the sinking of that
big steel steamer on Lake Superior the
other day, the explanations offered by its
builders disclose an extraordinary weak
ness either in the explanations or the
steamer, or both. The builders think the
disaster was caused by the strain of heavy
seas, which threw the steamer first on her
center and then on her ends. This, with
a possible movement of plates cutting off
the rivets, is the theory Of the disaster in
nutshell. But the testimony is positive
that the weather was not more than ordi-
narily rough. Moreover, if modern in
dustry cannot build steamers that will
stand any sea on the lakes, and whose
plates will not cut off the rlvets, it should
90 out of business.
If the promoters of this latest type of
ship building cannot give better explapa-
tons of like disasters than this they should
try to furnish better steamers by building
less for size and more for safety
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
EARLY AUTUMN FANCIEs.
Hughes-Don't you want something TO

Hughes-Don't you want something for
your cough?
Blues-C,reat Casar, should say not, I'd give it
away If I could, ,-CHicago Inter Ocean,
'Tis autumn; we have left the sea;
The town now prefer,
An summer she has laughed at me,
But now laugh at her,
NeIo York Erent1so S,sa
Dauphter-Mr Sillery asked me last
night 10 marry him. mamma. Would you advise
me 20 accept him?
Mamma Certainly. my child: the season is too
nearly over to be squeamish.-Detrot Free Press.
In most romantic place my love met
She sat- her eyes fixed on the stile;
Long years have flown, but yet, me seems
THOSE eyes still fixed upon the style
Hdruard Co,rrnnt.
"Just one kiss before we part. You will
not refuse me-"
..Just one?'
s'Yes."
very well. but don't take too many."-Esp
York Press.
In search of fortune for my love
started of to roam;
We're married now, and bless our lot
Igot girl abroad, she got
The clerk left at home.
-Ne,o York Herald.
Gaston-I wonder why Sadly didn't try
to rescue that lady when he is such an expert,
swimmer? -
Peterson-Well. you see he thought right at Az
that 1t was his wife, Pomona Times. NJ
"Behold the child by Natures kindly
law
Pleased with the rattle, tickled with q
straw?''
And unto adults strawS can pleasure
lend
While lemonade is at the other end.
'I'm in debt. You can't imagine how
worries me-"
That's nothing. Think Of the worrying
creditors are doing, "-Ohicdoo Mescs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
A TRUSTWORTHY STAND.

There is ground for satisfaction in the
statement that the Pennsylvania Railroad
has. &C to a quarrel with the Reading
road because il would not join in further
advance Oh anthracite coal rates. The
Pennsylvania position is plainly stated
to be that anthracite coal rates are already
high as compared with other freights, and
that company VIII not be partner to the
advance Of rates TO an extortionate figure.
Whereupon the Reading seeks TO punish
the Pennsylvania Railroad by abolishing
ell joint rates for the shipment of coal
from its lines via the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
The position Of the Pennsylvania is un-
doubtedly correct The fact is that
anthracite coal rates were excessive before
the proposed advance, They were nearly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05

double the rates on bituminous coal,
which yield good profit While there
may be some color for the claim that
anthracite can bear heavier rate than
the cheaper fuel, there is no justification
for such discrepancy as exists
1t is, however, an unusual and praise
worthy evidence of respect for public
policy that is shown when the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad declines to accede to any
further advance. That corporation fur
nishes evidence that 1t is governed by
wiser and more far-sighted counsels than
those which produce the usual attempt to
squeeze the uttermost farthing from the
public
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
NEW KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs LAWS.
Important Results of the Biennial Conven-
tion at Kansas City.

Important Results of the Biennial Conven-
tion at Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Sept. +-The Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias closed its labors yester-
day after O session of two weeks. The
adoption of an entirely new ritual for the
order was one of the things accomplished.
The "six dollar" clanse in the constitution
was abolished, relieving the order from the
1mputation of being "cheap John" institu-
tion.
Another important question was the right
of two Grand offices being held by one
person, and it was decided adversely. This
was strenuously opposed by George Ha wlses,
OF Pennsylvania, but he was defeated, and
now he will have to choose between holding
the Office of Grand Keeper of Records and
the office of Supreme Representative
Henceforth the ritual of the order will be in
the English language only. The Supreme
Lodge adopted stringent provisions against
outside insurance organizations using the
name of the order. The question Of eXclud-
ing from membership of the order all
saloon keepers and bar tenders was referred
to the Grand Lodges of the various States,
and the question OF providing a home for
aged members and orphans of members was
postponed until the next biennial session of
the Supreme Lodge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
NEwF0UNDLANDs OCCUPATION GONE.
Cod, H erring and Lobster Fisheries Almost
Complete Failures.

Cod, I'll erring and Lobster Fisheries Almost
Complete Failures.
HALIFAX, N. s.. Sept 4.-Reports from the
cod fisheries along the North Labrador
coast are by no means encouraging. Mary
of the vessels, when last heard from, had
done little or nothing. The herring fishery
up to the date of the steamer Halla sailing
had been a complete failure, both at New
foupdland and Labrador Many of the peo-
pie in the vicinity of Currant Island will re-
quire assistance to keep them through the
winter. A petition signed by about 40 of the
residents of the vicinity, requesting assist
ance, was entrusted to Captain Farquhar to
deliver to the Mayor of Halifax.
The lobster fishery has been failure, and
many packers had closed up disgusted with
the seasons work under the modus vivendi
which came into force in 1890. No new fac
tories are allowe to work on the French
shore, and several have been closed by the
British warships. The residents think they
are thus prevented from following their
only occupation, and their living is taken
away from them. They feel very strongly
over the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
STRENGTHEN THE SAFEGUARDS.

The reports from New York of fresh
deaths on board the cholera-infected
steamers show that the epidemic in per-
sistent form is at the borders of the
country, and that the roseate reports that
the disease was stamped out there were
without foundation. The only barrier
| against the entrance of the disease into
the country is the quarantine at our ports
and on our borders.
1t was with the knowledge that this
state of affairs must come sooner or later
that THE DISPATCH has urged the en-
forcement of the most rigid quarantine
regulations and the stoppage of all immi-
grafton until the danger was past Had
the latter measure been adopted in time
the shiploads of infected vessels would not
now be lying IN New York Bay. As the
situation has arrived it is necessary to
deal with it energetically and thor
oughly. There should be no more
fooling with half measures The issuance
Of quarantine regulations and then taking
them back by exceptions like that ex-
empting cabin passengers from the quar-
antine should cease. Let all further i'm
migration be stopped, and the importa-
ton of such vehicles of the disease as
rags be prohibited By such means alone
can much hope be placed in the efforts to
exclude the disease from this country.
In the meantime every community
should understand that its greatest safe
guard is in producing thorough sanitary
condition. The uniform testimony of eX-
perience is that in cleanly, wholesome
localities the cholera is powerless. 1t
revels in filth, bad drainage and polluted
water supplies. If Pittsburg carries out
faithfully and energetically its policy of
cleaning up every harboring place of dirt,
every hotbed of disease, it need not fear
the dangers of the epidemic. The cities
that have neglected that constant and i'm
portant duty will be the ones to pay
heavy penalty if the cholera succeeds in
spreading beyond our ports.
The situation is grave one as threaten
ing great peril if the precautions are in
sufficient, but it can be met and conquered
if the necessary measures are carried out
with energy and fidelity. Absolute quar-
antine, thorough sanitation and prompt
isolation of the disease if it should reach
the land are the means that should befen-
forced without exception and at the5 mo-
ment the necessity appears.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
TARDY ELECTION BOOTHS.
The Manufacturers will Have Trouble to
Finish the Job on Time,

Finish the Job on Time.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 4-There appears to be
some doubt as to the ability of the Marietta
Manufacturing Company to turn out all the
election booths necessary to supply the sew
eral counties of the State for the November
election. Over 10000 of the $4,000 required
are still to be manufactured, and the man.
ager of the company says it will require
steady work with no mishaps to complete
the contract by November l. The State
pays for the booths, annexes and guard
rails, while the expense of supplying ballot
boxes, polling houses and extra large tables
is borne by the counties.
The counties which have been supplied
with booths and annexes, and the number
furnished each, follows: Delaware, 400;
Allegheny, 2,72l: Mifflin, ITO; Franklin, 27S
Pike. IS: Centre, 234: Fulton, 81: Montgom-
cry, 667; Bedford, 2lO Bucks, 440; Cumber-
land, 26l; Northampton, AGO: Wyoming, los;
Cameron. Al; Forest, SO; Montour, s6; Clinton,
l55; Mexican, 25s; Venango, 25s; Beaver. 294;
York, 554; Lehigh, 4l5; Lebanon, 265: Cam
bria, 334; Blair, 369; Armstrong. 2i5; West
moreland, $40; Adams, 1873: Chester, $685.
Snyder, 96; Northumberland, 300; Sullivan,
81: Juniata, 95; Lycoming, 394: Union, 80;
Potter. l52; Monroe, 1l3.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
MR. BORDEN DIED FIRST,
In the Opinion OF Fall River Physicia
Who Saw the Bodies.

In the Opinion OF a Fall River Physician
Who Saw the Bodies.
TAUNTON. MASS, Sept 4.-Dr. John N.
Abbott, of Fall River, knew something about
the condition of the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs,
Borden before he went West, but as he went
away before any suspicion was directed
toward Lizzie. he had expressed no opinion.
Now he says he saw the bodies a short time
after they were discovered by the daughter
and viewed by the police and both were
warm.
There was not the slightest indication that
one had been dead over an hour before the
other. In fact, it is his opinion that MIR.
Borden was killed first, and that Mrs. Borden
was followed upstairs by the murderer and
stricken down as she was running to the
window to call for assistance. It was the
blow in the back, affecting the spine, that
caused death, he thinks, and the head blows
were given afterward to make sure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-05
MORE AMERICAN MONEY WANTED.

The Anti-ParnelIites Will Send Delegates
to the United States
CORK, Sept. 4-Speaking at public meet
ing held in this city yesterday on behalf of
the evicted tenants of Ireland, James
O'Connor (anti-Parnellite), Member of Par
lament, said that in his recent interview
with John Morley, the new Chief Secretary
for ireland, the latter promised to make
certain concessions which were most graft
flying, coming from Cabinet officer.
The meeting passed a resolution calling
upon the Irish party to send delegates to
America and Australia to collect further
funds for the relief of the distressed tenants
The resolution also condemned the Royal
condition of the people evicted from their
homes in Ireland, as calculated to cause de-
lay in dealing with the matter.