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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.

ADAM ]. SCHUBERT, of Latrobe. died Friday after
q short illness. He was the leading newsdealer and
confectioner of that town.
CHARLES REHM. the Oldest bandmaster in the
United States. died st his residence in New York
yesterday. He had been Ill for u long time.
SAMUEL H. CRANE, proprietor OF the Elliott
House in New Haven, died Friday night Mr..
Crane was once an actor, ana was wen known In
the profession 40 wears ago.
Ross .3ULL. Of Port Carbon. Pa, prominent
Mason and the second oldest Odd Fellow in the
State, died yesterday morning. aged 50 years. He
was Chief Burgess OF that town almost % yearf.
HON. GEoRG HARRINGTON. formerly Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury and Minister 70 Swltzer-
land under President Lincoln, died at sea on the
5th inst. while on his way from New YORK 70
Hamburg.
DIR. L. BACON SHAPLEIGH, wel,known ply
stefan, died in Philadelphia yesterday. He was
born in Maine IN 1924, and graduated from Yale
and the University of Pennsylvania. For anum-
Der Of years he was a CorOner's physician.
A. s. RrrcHrE, prominent citizen Of Washing
ton Pa who has lived there for the last thirty years
and who was for some time past the teller of the
First National Bank of that town. died yesterday
from complication Of diseases, aged o. years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
THAT MONTANA STATUE.

IL the actresses are all to be believed, the
choice of a model for the Montana statue
was by no means a mere matter OF form
Ne,O York World.
THE Montana folks are somewhat too
thrifty to be strictly artistic, and they have
likewise elevated Ada Rehan to q rather dis
agreeable eminence.-Boston Herald.
IL there is any American actress who was
not asked to pose for Montana's silver
statue for the Worlds Fair she will please
rise and be counted.-Chicd0o Dispdtch.
THAT statue Of Ada Rehan will be worth
its weight in silver, any way, whether or
not Miss Rehan herself seems to anybody
worth her weight in gold.-Boston Globe.
IF the honor Of posing for Montana's
statue of Justice were really a matter of
cash the Commissioners did right in insist
ing on fine fgure.-Phitddelphf Record
The artistic value of an interconvertible
statue that could be made to represent Rus
sell, Tempest or Rehan at pleasure, will be
apparent to the most casual reader.-PhiGG-
deLphid Times.
Ware only too glad to contribute from
our excess OF beauty to the embellishments
of Chicago. If Miss Rehan contributed any
thing more it is that clever lady's own busi-
ness and not ours.-NeD York Herald.
Miss RUSSELL would have served better as
a statue of a Scandinavian Juno or of uni
versal maternity, but for the less emotional
and more classic character OF Justice, Miss
Rehan's severer beauty is altogether prefer
able.-NeD York Sun.
The question of the hour is: Did Miss
Rehan pay 5000 for the honor and fame OF
posing for Montana's silver statue OF JUS
tice? and did Miss Russell have the first
chance and decline to pay for the advertise
mentf-EsdtdnapoEi NeDs
THE choice has been made: Ada has been
chosen, but the others are robbed Of none Of
their perfections. And while she must
pay the tribute demanded by envy, what
must be the sufferings of the artist who
made this -Rdrris6ur0 Patriot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
REAssURING INDICATIONS.

The political news OF the week-culmin-
ating in Mr.. Cleveiand's speech at the
Reform Club last night-has been alto
gether of areassuring nature. The hopes
which THE DISPATCH has expressed in
Mr.. Cleveland's strong conservatism have
been strengthened. And the publication
of his intentions-as vouched for by one of
his nearest friends-has come as signtfi-
cant indication that the best interests of
Pittsburg and this section of the country
are not to be jeopardized by any radical
experimentalizing with the tariff.
1t is reassuring, too, to note that there
is room for reasonable doubt as to the po-
litical complexion of the Senate. Should
that body be found to have Republican
maiority-as now seems by no means i'm
possible-it will serve as a most effective
check upon any extreme tariff legislation
promoted by the more ruthless wing of the
Democratic forces Republican control of
the Senate-while it might be disap-
pointment for some ultra partisans-
would properly used, prove an invaluable
safeguard to the business interests of the
country.
A Democratic majority in both branches
of Congress would of course be the fullest
possible test of the newly victorious
party's capability for constructive legisla-
ton, but the experiment might prove
costly. And, on the whole, the nation
not excluding those Republicans who place
patriotism before party-will prefer con-
servatism and a continuance of existing
conditions of prosperity to the risk in
volved in absolutely deciding the fitness or
unfitness of an unchecked Democratic
party for the administration of Americas
q affairs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
PROMINENT AND POPULAR.

@. II. NELSON, the famous trotting
horse owner. who Was ruled on the tracks
for cause, has been reinstated in his rights.
MCKEIGHAN, of Nebraska, the only
Populist outside of Kansas elected to Con-
gress, is distinguished as the homeliest man
in the Fifty-second Congress.
WILLIAM WALDORF AsToR is still q
frequent visitor at the British Museum,
London. 1t is understood that he is CLEAN
ing material for a historical novel.
JOHN c. EMO, one of the most dis
tinguished Of the American exiles in Cana
da, is a prominent member of the Union
Club In Montreal and lives in fine style.
The marriage of Mrs Frank Worth
White to Mr.. Foxhall Keene took place yes
terday at high noon nc the homo OF the
bride, No. 1s East Twenty-second street,
New York.
CAPTAIN MoNTEIL, the French ex-
plorer, has arrived in Tripon, Italy, after a
journey in the Sahara desert that occupied
two years. He crossed the desert from Sem
egal, by way of Lake Tiechad.
The Moscow monument of the late EN-
peror Nicholas, of Russia, which has been
sevens years in construction, now ap-
proaches completion, and it is expected to
be ready tor dedication in spring.
THE clergyman who has continuously
occupied one pulpit longer than any other
divine in the world is the Rev. DR.. Furness.
of Philadelphia. His age Is 90, and for 6s
years he has been pastor of one church.
Dr.. J. T RoTHRoCK, of West Chester,
Pa, has resigned the chair OF botany in the
University OF Pennsylvania. DIR. Rothrock
resigned Co accept the position OF State
Lecturer for the Pennsylvania Forestry As.
sociation.
GENERAL RoSECRANS was said Yester-
day afternoon to be better. His condition
both mentally and physically is improved
and now there Is a faint hope that he may
rally sufficiently in strength to enable him
to travel to a more congenial climate where
he may recuperate.
A PRIVATE subscription has been opened
for Composer Balfe, who is a pauper and is
obliged to enter a London refuge. His
father left him good estate. His sister
Vlctoire died the wife OF a Spanish Grande
Duke De Frias. 1t is mystery how the son
became pauper and was deserted by his
friends
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS.
Excellent Results Already Apparent of the
$4,000 Appropriation.

Excellent Results Already Apparent Of the
S5,OOO,OOo Appropriation.
HARRISBURG, Dec. 10.-The Superintendent
of Public. instruction gave out advance
sheets of his forthcoming report to-day. 1t
shows that the number of pupils in the pub
lie schools of Pennsylvania in 1892 was 81, ,528,
an increase of S,O22. The number of schools
was 23,436, an increase Of 522 The number of
teachers was 5,239, an increase OF 4A. The
total expenditures, including that upon
buildings, was S14, ,329, ,14o 46, an increase Of
$50 43l 48. The estimated value Of school
property was s4O.242,6c4, an increase Of
81 4765. 720.
The States appropriation of s5.O0000O did
not become available until last June, and its
effect will not appear in this report. The in
direct effect of this great issue, however, has
manifested itself in much needed improve
ments at the cost of the district Free
teachers have been introduced, the term has
been heightened, salaries have been raised
and school buildings have been, in all re-
spects, worthy of the cause. Improved ap-
'paratus has, also, been introduced. DR..
Waller favors a single term of eight months
and thinks the minimum school term should
be not less than eight months. 1t Is recon-
mended that compulsory education law
be passed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

PoPULIsTs are wont. in their public ut
terances, to devote no slight amount OF
effort to denunciation of the older parties
as bodies of professional politicians leagued
together to promote private interests with
out regard to public policy. How much
easier 1t is to critioise the behavior OF others
than practice its own doctrines the now
party makes manifest by its avowed inten-
tion to coercs the Legislature of Kansas a t
the opening Of its session. by sheer force of
arms. II SO preposterous an intention to
DEFY constituted authorities be persisted in,
it can but result in gravo trouble for the
State and serious damage to the party that
SO forgets all principle as to defy the laws
which are the great pr otection of individual
liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
THE APPEAL FROM HOMESTEAD.

That distress should exist at Homestead
surprises nobody. The. long struggle not
only lost wages to that community but in
many cases exhausted the store already
laid by. We can we'll believe that the cry
tor relief does not come before the pinch
Of actual necessity has been felt As long
as possible the men would naturally delay
an appeal which might be regarded in
some quarters as a reminder of their de-
feat. But If there is any narrow spirit to
regard in a critical light the cry of the
needy whencesoever it proceeds, assuredly
not at the Threshold of Christmas sea-
son of peace, good will and abundant
cheer-wlll such pettiness of view be ex-
hibited. Relief for suffering women and
children at Homestead will come prompt
ly and abundantly as matter Of course.
TIE DISPATCH is glad to see that gener-
GUS responses have already been made to
the call for help. 1t feels confident that
none of its readers could enjoy the
bounteous holiday season-as we trust all
of them will-if they felt that few miles
up the river there were hundreds of fami-
lies with tables CT fires unfinished. To
state the case is to insure that the re-
sponses will be quick and liberal
Let the Christian quality of kindliness
and human feeling shed most becomingly
at this Christmas time a different and
more gracious light over the Homestead
situation than the fierce fires Of strife and,
vindietiveness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
EsTHETICIsM AND COM,rrRor

Pittsburg cannot fail to be peculiarly
interested in the article, published in THE
DISPATCH to-day, on the opening up of
the West Virginia coal fields While the
detailed effect of this move on local in
dustries cannot be foretold with any great
degree of accuracy, it is perfectly safe to
assume that the competition involved
must lessen the price of fuel and that the
cheapening of iron and steel production
thereby involved will perforce be bene-
fetal to consumers who represent the
greater part of the public. In the strue.
gle between the Pennsylvania and South
ern manufacturers the railroads can
hardly fail TO reduce freight rates
OH ore to this neighborhood
in self-defense. But at the same
time in this new and impoT+- ature Of
commercial competitions is he more
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
No Extra Session Is Likely.

A long editorial in yesterdays Phfla-
delphia Ledger dealing with the question of
the calling OF an extra session, concludes as
follows:
"It is pretty safe to say that there will be
no such early session, although one begin
ming in September or October would not be
an unlikely possibility. But, should one be
called in the autumn, it is the least likely OF
all things that It will be called for the
purpose of promoting sudden or radical
legislation unfavorabie to the business In
terests OF the country. Those interests,
both Mr.. Cleveland's character and his post
election utterances indicate, viii not be
disturbed by him in compliance with the
demands Of Interested Republican oppon-
ents, or of foolish Democratic radicals.
There are, indeed, great many people De-
hind Mr.. Cleveland, ana he knoWsfe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
THE FAIR AND SUNDAY OPENING
An Important Topic to Be Taken Up Dur
ing the Coming Week.


ing the Coming Week.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10-The special com.
mittee of the House on the Worlds ColU M
bian Exposition will probably be called to-
gether some time next week to take up in
earnest the question OF the opening Of the
Worlds Fair on Sunday. There is no doubt
whatever that a strong fight will be made to
permit tho gates of the Exposition to open
on Sunday, and that the prospects OF sue
cess are at the least fairly good. Chairman
Durborow, Of the committee, is at present
waiting to learn the wishes OF the Fair
directory before moving in the matter, and
1t fs probable that word will be received
as to exactly what they wish by the first Of
next week.
Mr.. Durborow has introduced resolution
on the subject in the House. An effort will
first be made to take up and act on this reso-
luton instead of making the fight by
way OF an amendment to one of the general
appropriation bills. The whole subject has
been thoroughly discussed, so that men,
bers know the merits of the question, and
unless an effort be made to delay vote 1t
ought to take very little time for the ex-
preston of the will OF the House to be made
known. II obstructive tactics should pre-
vail, the appropriation bills will still be
available as a means for forcing the matter
to q decisive vote.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

THE vigorous response made to the ap-
peal for succor for the needy of Homestead
is palpable evidence that belief in the
brotherhood of mankind is something moro
substantial than pessimistic cynics would
have the world believe. The good work
should go on until it is assured that the
Christmas festivities of the well-to-do shall
be marred by no thought of sufferings in
other homes, the relief OF which is well
within reach. Anything that can strengthen
the love and consideration of man for his
fellows, anything that helps to fill up the
gulf that yawns so ominorsly between that
and this section Of the people, is a matter
that cannot fail or something more than
temporary alienation, and must tend to
strengthen the unity OF this nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

cause is unfortunate for the nation, and still
more 50 for the reputation OF the advocate
Let private capital build the canal if
judged upon its merits-the undertaking be
deemed safe investments. The credit and
money Of this country has ample scope for
usefulness in encouraging internal water
ways. without devoting itself to the ex-
ploitation of work hundreds of miles be-
yond its territory. for which guaranty is
asked on bonds So, 1000. 900 in excess of its es-
timated cost.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
Canvas POUCHES FOB MAIL
The Leather Ones Go to the Rear Because
They Cost Too Much.

The Leather Ones Go to the Rear Because
They Cost Too Much.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-[Specfdl. 1-Postmas-
ter General Wanamaker has q new idea for
cheapening the cost of the national mail
service. Partially, as least. the innovation
will be put into active operation before he
retires from office next March, and in almost
any event the old-fashioned leather mail
pouch has seen its day. It will be super
seded by cotton-canvas pouch with leather
bottom, and considering that the service
has about 1,o00, 900 leather pouches in use
now the Postmaster Generals latest plan
should effect a saving ultimately of about
81, 800 900.
Experience with the cotton-canvas sacks
in transporting second, third and fourth
class matter has shown that they far outlast
the others, and besides q fully equipped
pouch OF this character will cost barely
50 So where the leather pouch is worth $5 at
contract figures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

A DUBLIN drunkard, while under the
influence of liquor. murdered HIS wife and
caused his child's death by f1inging it into
the fire. He was convicted and sentenced
to eighteen mon tbs imprisonm ent. Much
has been safd-and with good oause-of the
delay and weakness manifested in admins
tering American justice. But this country
has yet to produce so hagrant an example
of the encouragement OF crime by the courts
as this specimen of British claw"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

In urging the necessity tor strengthen
ing the German Army that peace may be
preserved in Europe the Munster OF War
came perilously near to issuing challenge
to any power in the least inclined to fight.
European armaments are rapidly reaching
a condition in which war would prove
hardly less economical than armed peace.
Something must drop before long. 1t may
be throne, it may be nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

WITHIN twenty-four hours of the issu-
ance Of the Official appeal for aid in Home.
stead, a freight car reached that place laden
with substantial tokens of Pittsburg's gen.
erosity. Prompt and practical assistance
Of that kind is worth deal of purely senti-
mental sympathy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

QUAY evidently believes that the prac-
tice of practical politics is more important
than the preaching thereof. He failed to de.
liver his promised address on the subject at
the Western University, but no doubt any
student who could have been with him IN
Philadelphia or Washington would have
been deeply edited by the object lessons
and examples placed before him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

TAXPAYERS cannot but rejoice that the
very little increase over this years. and
that taxation is to be kept down. The better
the taxpayer docs his duty as citizen at
the polls, the greater will be the degree OF
efficiency, integrity and economy secured in
tho administra tion of municipal affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

IT it is safe to assume that crow did not
figure on the menu of the Reform Club ban
quet last night. Turtle soup no doubt
was there as highly appropriate dish for
the anti-snappers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

JAY GoULD's career is an excellent ex-
ample of what results from the too prevalent
spirit OF the times. BE honest, young man,
and get on in the world. But whatever you
do, get on in the world"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

CARRIED to its logical conclusion, the
spoils system is nothing less than robbery
of the people. The sooner the people
awaken to the fact and abolish the evil the
better for America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
ohioan. Are Always willing.

New York Recorder.l
II Ex-Governor Campbell, OF Ohio. is
offered Cabinet portfolio he will accept is
in q 'JifYy." An Ohio man never refuses
anything In the way OF politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
Not Rain but MereIv a ReIen.

Omaha World Herald.J
Dryenfurth's experiments have resulted
in nothing more than a reign OF terror in
the vicinity of the spot where his expert
ments were made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

EMIN PAsHA has died again. News of
his usual resurrection is awaited with an in
terest that has palled from an overdose OF
familiarity with the occurrence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

PRESIDENT HARRISON is peculiarly per-
tinacious in his support OF national in
dorsement for the Nicaragua Canal scheme.
Such persistence on behalf Of 90 Door .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
Felt Quite at Homo,
Toledo Blade.

Toledo Blade.]
The only comfortable people in Chicago
during the recent blizzard were the Es-
uuimauK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
In Quest Of an Omcs.

St. Louis Globe Democrat
Carl Schurz Is o very sick man. He's got
sohwarmerei fur platz till he can't rest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
ORIGINAL AND JoCosE.
A MODERN BALLAD.

A
love to sing of the beautiful flowers,
That Rrow in the garden fair;
ofthe beautiful flowers in the garden fair,
sing to them growing there.
And as they grow in the garden fair
Ny song to them sing;
To the garden fair of beautiful flowers
My voice in cong will ring
The beautiful flowers. the beautiful howerh
To them sing my song;
In the garden fair where grows the flowers
l sing the whole day long.
CnoRUs-Tra-Ia Ia, tra-la-la. tra-la-la, tra-ls.
Tra-la-la. tra-lz-la, tra-la-lA, tra-la.
QUITE A RESEMBLANCE.
Shedding reminds me so much Of . CON-
pany OF bad actors in a bad play"
I'm what wayf''
They have to walk back to the starting point"
PREPARED.
ttI want those trousers made about four
inches too long " said Hey Reuben.
whats that for2''
''I'm going to New York and might get my leg
pulled
A little tWig of mistletos
she tackled above the door
To get beneath with pretty Kate
What man man would ask for moref-
But her mischievous little brother
Was on to her. you bet,
And locked the door and hid the key,
And It's In hiding yet -Cnc8
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

Cor. Snith6eld and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House, 7s
and so Diamond Street, New Dispatch
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE. ROOM "a
TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK. where
complete files oT THE DISPATCH can always be
lOund
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

THE dispatch ,son sale at LEADING HOTELS
throughout the United States, and at Brentano's,
5Union Square, New York, and IL Avenue de
] Opera Parle, France.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
To Nurse His Presidential Hope.

To Nurse his FEeBIuentdl HUP6s
New York Tribune.1
1t is currently reported that Senator Hill
has gone to Washington. Query: What fort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11
RIrSINESS OFFICE,

Vol. "A. No. SI1-Entereo at Pittsburg Postofhce
November, Iss7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

THE weather Office appears to be an insti-
tuition where ignorance is blizzard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-11

Voluntary contributors should keep copies Of
articles. II compensation fs desired The price
expected must be named. The courtesy Of re
IaTriDg rejected manuscripts iciu be extended
ic1en Stdrnps for that purpose are enclosed, bat
Tie Editor of The DISPATCH tCiU under no CTR
c1unSdnces be responsible for the care Of ,so'ic-
hed manuscripts. .
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