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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
THE ENNUI OF THE OFFICERS,
Men to Be Worth Anything Must Vary EN-
ployment with Enjoyment.

ployment with Enjoyment.
Rochester -Advertiser.1
Abiding to one or two conspicuous recent
instances, the New York World says:
Neither neuralgia nor drink nor insanity
nor debt is necessary to make a United
States army officer feel like committing sui
cide Slow promotion and lack of occupa-
tion causes many an ambitious man to occa-
sionally wonder If life is worth living.
Nevertheless very few undertake to decide
practically that it is not.
Nothing is easier to demonstrate than that
men who are worth anything at all must
their enjoyment. The profession of arms
opens up the most glorious possibilities in
times of war, especially in the service Of q
nation which is as well calculated to take
care OF itself as the United States. But it
may prove exceedingly lonesome as it is
certainly monotonous in times of peace in a
country like this, where the arts OF peace
are always to the fore. except in the very
heat of conflict In Germany, on the con-
trary, these hypochondriacs would be the
jolliest of fellows, having men whom they
could command almost absolutely and
having for their imperial master a young
fellow who may not correctly understand
the first principles of campaigning, but who
loves military reviews better than he loves
even the Empress and his children, and
self.
In other armies in Europe also the jaded,
lanesome American officer turned European
could reflect that millions were toiling and
delving for him. Here he sees hundreds of
thousands coming money and getting cart
loads OF enjoyment, while he lives off OF re-
veille and taps. But, save for the few, thus
inconvenienced, it is all right. A CONNER
ciaI nation, easiiy mobiiizable. does not need
to initiate tottering despotism IN turning its
brave officers and men into mere tanizaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
THE POWER OF THE RIVERS.

The possibility of utilizing the current
of our rivers TO furnish power on shore
has often been a subject of speculation.
There are few minds which have not
recognized the immense benefits that
would accrue from such an achievement
if it were possible; but the majority, both
lay and expert, have been accustomed to
accept the difficulties presented by the un-
reliability of the flow, the variation of the
height of the rivers and the slight fall, as
practically insuperable from the engineer
ing point of view.
An expert who refuses to be tied up by
precedent, however, declares his belief in
a contribution elsewhere that these diff
ficulties can be overcome. He says that it
will be done half century hence, and
the generation of fifty years from now
will stand amazed at the wastefulness of
this day. The methods by which he would
harness the river - air-tight drums on
water wheels communicating their power
to dynamos which generate electricity to
be distributed for power and light all over
the vicinity-do not appear to be as in
herently improbable as those by which
ANY VI buo luNeubiUuS VI Uuc pdSt Wclt
made successful did before their success
was demonstrated by actual practice.
Without waiting for the grandchildren
of the next generation to achieve this ad-
vance it is safe to say that the engineer
who can make it work in the present day
will confer an immense benefit. 1t will
create zone of cheap electric power and
light along the bank of every river and
stream with living current, and revolu-
tionize a great many of the existing indus
trial conditions. 1t is hard to draw
limit to the changes that might not take
place-when this power is successfully
utilized.
But we fear that any invention of this
sort will have to depend for its success on
adventitious aid to prevent the shrinkage
of streams in summer to beggarly eight
cen inches or two feet in depth with no
current worth speaking of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

in accordance with their public merits;
but that appears to be an entirely effete
principle. Colonel Browns present atti-
tude might be supported on the plea that
it is safe rule of conduct to vote against
anything that David Bennett Hill favors;
but that does not cover all of Colonel
Browns position. The corollary of his
proposition is that when Senator Hill does
as he wants, he will vote for Senator
Hills measures, good or bad, just as he
has done in the past The merits of leg
islation have nothing to do with the votes
of the lawmakers These are governed
by the good terms or enmity subsis ting
between the dictator OF legislation and
the legislators who obey or rebel against
his orders.
While this is an exceedingly discourag-
ing disclosure of the influences which gov
ern legislation, the situation has one nit
igating aspect. That is its presentation
of the adaptation of familiar proverb
to the effect that when machine poll
ticians fall out the public has some sort
of fair chance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
THE SPRINGS OF FIEGrsL.rIoN.

A striking example of the motives of
political action, is afforded by the revolt
of two Democratic members of the New
York Senate which has temporarily, at
least placed that body in opposition to the
dictatorship of Senator Hill. Colonel W.
/. Brown, whose prowess at the great
American game is still remembered with
chastened admiration by the dwellers of
Mahoning and Shenango valleys who had
the temerity to draw against him, heads
the revolt, and another Democratic Sem
ator following his lead gives majority to
the Republican side sufficient to defeat
the slated measures dictated by the SEN
ator.
A revolt which breaks Hills power
even though decidedly tardy, is not at all
to be regretted but the grounds on which
it is based put the springs of political ac-
ton in a strong light. Colonel Brown
and Senator Walker had been in
duiging in some independent ex-
pressions which might perhaps be
set down as akin to the practice
in the science of which Colonel Brown is
a master, of bluffing-eXcept for the diff
Guilty pIONGIDldl Ill llt Circles WDere
Colonel Browns prowess is known of tell
ing whether he is buffing or not Upon
this attitude Senator Hill INDUCED in some
animadversions in a published interview,
which has sent the recalcitrant State Sena-
tors into more pronounced rebellion. "Had
/ known of the existence of this interview
declaring Senator Hills opinion of my
self" said Colonel Brown, 81 should not
have voted for the Congressional reap
portionment bill last night" Still further
Haunting the declaration of revolt, the
same legislator, with the Endorsement of
his insurrectionary colleague, declared: :
"As long as Senator Hill remains in Al
bany and persists in interfering with legis-
lative matters, just so long will L vote
against all bills in which he has an inter-
est or desires to have passed"
Here we have statement of the basis
on which practical politics laws are made
and unmade. One would suppose that
even Tammany State Senator would
have some comprehension of the Demo-
cratic theory Of voting on.public measures
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

special training is not the proper province
of the public schools The support of
the public school system by taxation is
based upon the fact that thorough educa-
ton in the common branches is the surest
foundation for whatever training the spe-
cial capacities OF the pupil may require.
1t is well to provide means for special ed
ueation in various institutions; but it Is
plain that to introduce it in the common
schools would be wasted effort, because it
cannot be specialized to meet the wants of
the different bents of genius We see no
more reason for a common-school instruc-
ton of inventive genius, than for the
same instruction of artistic, commercial,
oratorical OF medical genius.
Beyond all this recent statistics have
brought out the vital fact that our COM
mon school system needs, far more than
the addition of special features, some
means by which the full attendance of the
school population can be secured for in
struction in the common branches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

here They pay 30 cents to u package for
the best-for themselves they get the
cheaper kind at the nearest cigar stand any
where: Men don't know how to smoke
ciRarettes-that is, few know. They smoke
out OF doors. The lady Is right-to enjoy q
cigarette properly one should lie down, or
az tn easy posture in the
attitude should be brought mind
thoroughly composed, and under these con-
dltions OF relaxation good cigarette Is
thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial.
IF a man can get up early enough In
New York to catch the flower market on
Union Square at its height and the myriads
of young women going to work and not feel
that he has found additional reasons for
living, newell, he ought to die. The fresh
MOWERS and blooming plants are 'just too
lovely" But the early morning dew upon
the roses and the amalgamated redolence
of various flowers, of hot house, of pot ana
garden and field, make but temporary
Impression on the senses. The vast variety
OF human buds and flowers and yariegated
plants abroad at that hour are more inter-
est1ng. He has never seen New York who
has not looked upon this pretty morning
picture. 1t seems natural to connect it with
the flower market because there Is much in
one that reminds of the other.
The same universal freshness that marks
the early morning flower also gladdens the
miscellaneous humanity. The revivifying
dews of heaven stimulate the beauties of
the rose and bid the dropping lilies pluck
up courage for the battle with another dav
and SO the heaven-born restorer. sleep,
has brought fresh colors to the cheek. new
brightness to the eye, and lifts the dropping
stem OF yesterday for gallant renewal Of
the struggle OF life. Like garden flowers,
these people in the morning look quite diff
ferently from what they seem at night.
The springy step of youth. fresh red lips,
eyes and glowing cheeks are every
where. Confidence, hope, expectation, de-
termination, love of lie on every hand.
All toiling humanity comes forth in the
spring mornings like the flowers, a beauti-
full revelation of the goodness ana wisdom
of the great Creator.
CHARLES THEODORE MURRAY.
NEW YORK, April g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
PERTINENT PERSONALITIES.

ANDREW CARNEGIE will sail from New
York for England next Wednesday.
SECRETARY ELKINs is said to have more
callers than any previous Secretary since
the war days.
ANNIE BEsANT's daughter Mabel is be-
trothed to MI. Scott, a writer on social
istio subjects and q nephew of the critic,
Clement Scott.
UNITED STATES CONSUL GENERAL
JOHN A. ANDERSON in Egypt is slowly recov-
ering from the severe operation he under
went some time ago.
Mrs. ALICE FREEMAN PALMER, for
merly President of Wellesley College and
now the wife of Harvard professor, is
called "the brainiest woman in America"
In the school for the training of military
nurses established by the Princess Hohen-
lobe, in Strassburg, the Princess shares
alike with all members of the class in every
thing they are called on to do.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY GROUSE, Of the
Treasury Department, will leave Washington
early next week for San Francisco and Port
land. Ore, on business connected with the
new public buildings in those cities.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER will leave
Washington Monday on tour OF inspection
of the judicial districts in the South. He will
go as far as New Orleans, and will make q
short visit to each of the principal cities on
the route.
THERE are but six survivors left of the
men who for three years suffered the tor
lures of cold and starvation in the expedi-
tiQn to Lady Franklin Bay. The best known
Of them all is General A. W. Greedy, now
Chief Signal Officer
Mr.. TIMOTHY HOPKINS has resigned his
position as Treasurer.of the Southern and
Central Pacific Railroads. Since Mr. Searles
turned over So, 900 he has gradually be-
come impressed with the idea that he ought
to become his own treasurer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
HOW TO DRINK.

A query to the New York Tribune
causes that journal to bring its powerful
intellect to bear on the question whether
when a person consumes soup he eats it
or drinks. it. LII the decision of this pro-
found question our esteemed cotemporary
disposes of the argument that because
soup is liquid therefore people drink it,
in the following style:
No doubt the subtle A can drink his soup
If he desires to take his plate up in both
hands and go at it in that way, but we fancy
that this is not his usual pra ctice. He could,
too, adjust the small end OF tin funnel in
his mouth, throw back his head and direct
the waiter to pour the soup into the large
end of the funnel, but this plan seems rather
adapted for the twenty-minute railroad
lunch counter than for the private dinner
party OF the Delmonicoian banquet
This description of the method of drink
ing is interesting, if not important, for
one reason. The Tribune is the especial
newspaper representative of the highly
fashionable circles of New York, and its
sketch of the methods by which drinking is
performed must be taken as authoritative.
We are led therefore to the conclusion that
the prevailing method of consuming tea
at the five o'clock functions of the alleged
Manhattan aristocracy, is to pour the
tea into a plate, or preferably saucer,
to lift the saucer to the mouth with both
hands and take it down perhaps with due
precautions as to blowing. This is a
method which the people of other cities
have rejected as archaic; but the Four
Hundred doubtless find sufficient warrant
for it in the example of their grand
fathers.
The other manner of drinking described
by our New York cotemporary may seem
extreme, but it explains things To drink
champagne or cocktails by the funnel
method appears more rapid than neces-
sary to people at large. But the assertion
of the Tribune that this is the way in
which the gilded youth of the metropolis
absorb their potables, takes away from
the mystery good many things that were
otherwise inexplicable. 1t has been hard
to understand how people could ever be
fools enough to do some things which
have made the youth of the Four Hum
dred famous; but the information that
their vinous and spirituous beverages are
poured into them by tunnels, makes the
matter very clear.
If the esteemed Tribune goes on eluci-
dating social matters, the information
which the public can accumulate concern
ing the manners of the New York aris-
tocracy will be something stunning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
1DYLLIc HUMoREsQUEA

He-I've been worrying all day about
that kiss stole of you last night.
She-why?
He-Because didn't know till after It was over
that it was such grand larceny.-Ne,o York Herald.
Put away those winter fannels
That so many moons you've worn
And you'll catch the influenza
Just sure as you are born.
-Chtcaoo T,1osns.
Cholly DO you object to cigawettea
Miss Budd-oh. no. in the least. They are do
ing wonderful service for mankind.-Jud9s.
Author-Mary, have made q mistake In
my calling; I'm not an author. but born chem
ist.
Authors wife-what makes you think that
Horace!
drug In the market.-Puck.
In youth twas my ambition to
Become actor bold;
To play a heavy part and help
The deep plot to unfold
But when at last trod the boards,
My hopes received Jar,
For was only one of the '.sticks'-
buzz saw was the STAR
-Somyset Nssos.
Teacher-John, you young scapegrace,
come here and IN pay you back for your impu-
dence yesterday
Pupil-No. thank you; have conscientious
scruples against taking back pay of that Sort
1sras Syttngs.
Sarcastic Guest inspecting plate OF
gristly steak)-what did the gentleman who pre-
yiously had this piece of meat say aboutir
Imperturbable Waiter-He arsked me tnaS
same qxestion, sub. .''-foulona Times
This thought should much relief to all
The impecunious brings
The clothing that is worn in fall
Does just as well for spring.
-Mp York Press.
Bloobumper-What's this story hear
about your going to marry princess?
Spatts-well, she's . Kings Daughser.-Ds.
trot Free Prsss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
PENNILEss RUSSIANS IN CHICAGO.
Driven From Their Country and swindled
by immigration Agents.

Driven From Their Country and swindled
by immigration Agents
CHICAGO. April 9.-Twenty-two penniless
Russians, banished from their country be-
cause of their religious belief, have been
here since last Thursday, housed under the
poor protection which the Illinois Central
depot affords. subsisting on what charitable
institutions have given them. They tell q
most pitiable tale of injustice and misfor-
tune. There are nine men, six women and
seven children in the party. The men and
women are strong and hardy. They are
Lutherans, and q too full expression of
their opinions is what led to their
banishment. They disposed of their
property, the proceeds being sufficient
to secure passage to America.
The party arrived in New York ten days
ago, and learning there was a Russian settle
ment at Hastings, Neb., they determined to
go there; but a rascally immigration agent
gave them tickets to Cincinnati, where they
arrived without money or friends. The au-
thorities there shipped them TO indianapolis,
from which place they were sent to Chicago.
One of their number has been sent to Hast
ings to procure assistance. lfhe Is not sue
cessful in this, the immigration Bureau will
probably ship them back to Russia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
COSTS MORE TO CROSS THE POND.
Ocean Liners Form a Pool and Put Up
Steerage Passage Rates.

Ocean Liners Form a Pool and Put Up
Steerage Passage Rates.
NEwYoRK, April 9.-The continental steamA
ship companies have just announced big
increase in the steerage rates to this coun-
try. The French line, the Red Star line, the
North German Lloyd Company, the Ham
burg American Packet and the Netherlands
American line have formed a pool for the
purpose of maintaining rates Representa-
tives of each line recently met in Hamburg,
and after several conferences settled upon
a schedule for steerage tickets.
According to the agreement the Hamburg
American Company have increased their
rates from s24 to $50 from Hamburg; the Red
Star from 500 to S27 80: the North German
Lloyd from $24 to $780, the French line has
advanced the rate 81. and the Netherlands
American line will advance their rate pro-
portionately. The new rates go into effect
Immediately. The steerage rates from this
country to European ports have not been
disturbed.
The Liverpool lines, including the Inman
and White Star. have not yet announced
any changes, but 1t is very probable that
they will also advance their steerage rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

DRAYToN's life is even safer than it was
before Borrowe's sailing. But Wise has a
reporter on his hands, now that he has satis-
fed Colonel Skinner that he had no inten.
ton to insult the latter's granddaughter;
two editors are at daggers drawn in Ohio,
and SO the country goes on in its peaceful
monotony. .enlivened by nothing but an occa-
sional international buster, a barbarous
lynching OF a bloody bloodless duel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
If TODAY be like Yesterday it will be

IF to-day be like yesterday it will be
time to turn on the gas. If tomorrow have
the same temperature, order more coal, un-
pack and put on winter clothing and cancel
instructions to the ice-man. Either do the
above, or conclude that it is time for another
midsummer change and let matters run as
they are. Weather prophecy is mainly de-
pendent on personal temperament.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
THE evidence at the coroner's iury on

THE evidence at the coroner's jury on the
victims of the railroad wreck near Connells-
Vile leaves no doubt as to the responsibility
of the railroad company for continuing the
use of the locomotive after the engineer had
protested against its bad condition. If some
one does not receive severe punishment, the
public should know the reason why.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

THE Russian Imperial Treasury has suf-
fered o direct loss of 100000 900 roubles by
the famine. 1t would be interesting to
know what proportion of the amount has
been pocketed by peculative officials. and
just how much, or little, has reached the ac-
tual sufferers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

FEELING in Canada is rapidly growing
in favor of annexation, and the movement
will surely be strengthened If the officer who
was a candidate on that platform be court
martialed as is proposed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

IT is said that ladies in London have
found q new employment in walking out
dogs for owners who have no time to exer-
else them. In Pittsburg canine exercise is
provided free by the professional dog
chase
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
Minneapolis Advertises on whsels.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 9.-One of the most
novel trains ever sent out of Minneap polls
was hauled from the Washburn- Crosby
Company's mills to-day by the Chicago, Mil
waukee and ST. Paul Railroad. 1t contained
20 cars loaded with -four for Boston. Each
car was decorated in some color of the rain
bow. On every car is an invitation from the
city to the coming convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

Mr. PICKLER, of South Dakota, must be
a remarkable man; he lifted up his voice in
the House in denunciation of "boys' play"
and time-wasting by obstruction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
OPIATEs CURE INSANITY.
A Raving Maniac Put to Sleep With Them
Wakes Up Rational

Wakes Up Rational.
DETROIT, April O. -ESpeciaLl- i About IS
months ago an insane man named George
Sale was picked up at Ecorse and sent to the
County House. Several days ago he became
very violent and was given opiates. He fell
into sound sleep in which he remained
about four days. Yesterday morning he
woke up and was perfectly rational. Sale
states that he was farmer and owned 100
acres of land near Bowling Green, Ky. He
said he had been in an insane asylum near
home for some time, but did not know how
long, and finally escaped.
Dr. Bennett, who had charge of the case,
telegra phed to Bowling Green and to-day
received an answer saying that Sales state
ments were correct DR.. Bennett will &C
company Sale to his home tomorrow. Cases
where opiates have had such effect are cx-
tremely rare.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
Direct Benefits of Rsciprocitv

WASHINGTON, April 9.-From January / to
March /, 1892, the imports of flour at Havana,
compared with the corresponding period in
1891, were as follows: First two months OF
1891, g. 75S bag from America and 90, 255 bags
from Europe; first two months of 1892, 81, ,6l3
bags from America and l60 bags from
Europe,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

POLITICIANS using Blaine's name after
his very definite withdrawal must be terri
bly, hard up for means to further their op-
position to the administration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10

UNLICENSED dogs rather enjoy their
freedom before reaching the net; applicants
for liquor licenses find their suspense trying
to their nerves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-10
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Miss Lizzie Kinkaid, Indiana, Pa

Miss Lizzie Kinkaid, one of the most
popular young ladies of Indiana. Pa, dropped
dead in the Presbyterian CHURCH there Friday
evening during prayer meeting. She has always
been al active worker in church circles. and had
lust finished reading a passage of scripture.
iTpon takig her seat those sitting nearest heard
gurgling sound and noticed Miss kfnkaid falling
from her chair. She WAS carried to tile church
entrance and medical attendance summoned, but
dpa th had occurred immediately,