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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY. JUNE Z. 1892.
TWELVE PAGES
OIL CEEEn,> DEvA.T TIoN.

The further returns from the disaster
on Oil Creek permits clear conception OF
its cause and extent, and give an approx
nation of the loss of life. The flood in its
inception is a close copy of the Johnstown
flood, with the variation in the character
If the fire, intensifving the horror. The
population living along Oil Creek, includ-
ing the cities of Titusvilla and Oil City, is
probably equal to that of Johnstown, but
a smaller population was in the submerged
district, while the food was not so sudden.
1t will be seen that the cloud burst, the
broken dams and the swollen floods along
a narrow and thicIly populated valley re-
produced the conditions of the JohnstOwn
calamity on a smaller scale. The fire at
JOhnStown was confined to the wreckage
at the railroad bridge. That at Titusville
converted the food into a stream of burn
ing oil which, in its suddennesS and
horror, surpassed that feature of the
Johnstown destruction, and carried its
flames as far down the river as kittaming.
From present accounts it is permitted to
hope that the loss of life will not be over
a quarter of that in the Coremaugh Val
ley; Dut there is no question lnau III VIII
reach an appalling total.
In the presence of such crushing dis
aster the only adequate expression is that
which takes the active form of relief for
the surviving sufferers. It is a relieving
feature of the gloom of such disasters that
the promptnesS and activity of Pittsburg's
business men displays itself in this case as
in that of its prototype. As soon as the
extent of the calamity was known an Or
CanizatiOn for relief was formed, and be-
fore the afternoon was over donations of
supplies were on the way TO the stricken
district As usual Pittsburg leads in the
work of succor, and her efforts will be
warmly seconded by the rest of the State
in response to the Governors proclama-
ton, issued yesterday.
The food disasters which have inflicted
these horrors on Western Pennsylvania
point TO three conclusions. First, the
building of towns on the bottom lands of
harrow valleys which drain any consider
able area is always hazardous. Second,
the construction of dams above such pop
ulated valleys ADDS to the risk to degree,
which in the light of recent events, is
criminal; and, third, in the oil regions the
construction of tanks for the storage of oil
where they are liable to adj to the flood
is tempting Providence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
WASHINGTON COUNTY Foa BL A1NE
Tho Convention Also Indorses The Candl-
dacy OF A CHI son for Congress.

Tho Convention Also Endorses The Candl-
dacy OF CHI son for Congress.
WASHINGTON, PA, June 6.-[Spcctai. lin
tense interest has been manifested in the
result of the Republican primaries which
were held throughout Washington county
Saturday. To-day the county convention
was held in this place. Tie meeting was q
large and enthusiastic one. II. J. Vankirk,
Temporary Chairman, in his opening
opments in the Presidential situation
ut Minneapolis. With the mention
Of Blntne's name magnetic tide swept
through the house. the delegates applauding
order was obtained. The convention then
proceeded to the election of nominees TO the
legislature. The candidates were: Hon.
George V. Lawrence, Monongaheln City: DR..
derson, Peters; S. Farr,r, Mt Pleasant; j. c.
Franch, Morris; T. NJ. Patterson, Burgetts-
town.
On the irst ballot Lawrence and Anderson
were elected by large majorities, and on the
third Patterson managed to squeeze
through with a ajority OF ten votes over
Francsi. For District Attorney W. S.
Parker was victorious over Finley B. Hal
Poor and County surveyor. D. NJ: Myers, of
West Bethlehem, and George Jenkins, of
Monongahela City, were tho respective
nominees The Committee on Resolutions
reported substantially rs follows:
1--WE approve of the administration of
President Harrison. We condemn in the
severest terms the action of Congressman
Craig in voting for free wool, and also for
his position on the clause of the Monon-
gahela river and harbor bill. We heartily
fhdorse the candidacy of F. F. AchesOn for
Congress from the Twenty-fourth district.
We most cordially indorse the effort which
Is being made to secure the nomination of
our favorite son, James G.. Blaine, for the
Presidency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
THE CONVENTION BEANERY.
Enough Cooked to Feed $4,000 Hungry
sbouters Mt Minneapolis.

Enough Cooked to Feed $4,000 Hungry
shouters ut Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 6-tSpeciaL lone or
the features OF the convention hall Is the
beanery. A good deal has been written
about this, but the truth has not been told.
Probably a third of the crowd who are able
to get into the convention will have to dine
there. 1t is a long building nearly opposite
the hall, and is capable of seating about 800
at once. The idea is one of Mr.. George
Brackett's when he first came to Min
neapolis and went campaigning he used to
have a beanery around with him, and he
says he found that most people patronized
it in preference to regular restaurants
where they could ge7 Il variety OF dishes.
This beunery at Convention Hail Is as lr-
like the late lamented Oliver Hftchcock's
place rs it is possible to imagine, and in
place of gobs of soggy beans, there VIII De
served tomorrow, according to Mr. Brack-
ett, dish that is fit for king. The cooking
began to-day and it will be finished at noon
tomorrow. It takes "a hoars and cord of
should be. To begin with, there were 80
holes dug in tho ground and then 30 corus OF
wood were put into them and burned. when
the wood was all aglow the flames were put
out and 80 huge iron pots filled witt beans
and little water were put into the holes
and covered with tin covers. Finally 80
stokers went around with shovels and piled
the glowing wood all about and over the
pots until they were actually buried in the
fiery mass. Then the whole was covered
with earth to bake.
There were enough beans in the 30 kettles
to feed $1,000 hungry men. Thoy will be
served to the people by a delegation of
pretty young women from the churches, who
have volunteered to feed the crowd, and
began work this morning. Tho places they
are in have signs reading something like
this: "Coine In and have Il cup of coffee
made like your mother makes it and served
by your sisters" The sisters are kindly
oynd fipa lrTE lnf of r rnn
the daughters, many OF them, OF the best
families in Minneapolis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
PERTINENT PERSONALITIES.

GOVERNOR RUSSELL, of Massachusetts,
is going on a coaching trip to England, and
will leave his Presidential boom to be nursed
by General Butler.
EMIN PASHA, the noted African ex-
plorer, has become totally blind. His blind
ness is due to exposure for 80 years to the
glaring sun OF Africa
THE King of Siam has excellent reasons
for never allowing Mrs. Siam to leave the
children with him when she goes out shop
ping. There are "a of them.
JUSTICE LAMAR does his own market
ing in Washington, and may often be seen
trotting around the stores and stalls picking
nm delicate trif1es for his table at wholesale
rates.
J. DEFINING PERKINS, of Litchfield, Ct, ,
las given the fire department. of that town
one of the finest engines houses in the coun-
try, costing 800 600, and placed brand now
engine in 1t.
KING MALIEroA, of Samoa, is not paid
his salary ISIS q. week) with regularity
enough to keep him in easy financial con-
dition, so he has been having his wives do
washing for well-to-do white residents of
Apia.
CHAUNCEY NJ. DEPEw will summer at
Newport, and the Rhode Islanders are al
ready figuring upon being able to carry him
off to Kickimuit clambake and entice a
speech out of him In praise of seashore
leeds.
DIR. FRANCIS L. PATTON, the able Presi-
dent of Princeton College, sailed for Europe
Yesterday for the benefit Of his health. He
has been suffering for several months from
nervous prostration, and has been unable to
perform his duties since February.
To hear Thomas Nelson, the novelist,
talk, it is said, is ito become oblivious to all
surroundings and throw ones self again
upon the grass before the cabin door and
hear the old 10 de wah' darkies, in all their
simple faith, telling of their trials ana their
joys"
The REV. FATHER ToLToN, who is now
in Bos. on in the interest of his coreligion-
lists in Chicago, was born O slave; anG his
life history has been IL remarkable one, In
which he has overcome all the dfsndvant-
ages of birth, color, want of education and
lack of sympathy. and won an honored posi-.
tion in the nrfes' hood.
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1T is under such a stress of circumstances

IT is under such stress of circumstances
as that which Oil City and Titusvile are
experiencing that one is able to believe that
the universal brol herhood of man is some
thing more than an empty name.
chimerical and utopian fancy. 1t is trne
that in the first mad moments of panic
chivalrv and manhood were forgotten in the
scramble for existence. But in the after
ward, when man has risen once more to his
normal condition of something far above
maddencd, blind, brute beast, the bond OF
humanity is recognized with open hand and
generous heart, while each does the best he
can, not only for his own dependents, but
for all who suffer with them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

the politicians of New York to be chary
with actions that give their opponents the
opportunity to produce evidence under
oath.
If Rev. Thomas Dixon should be mean
enough to prove that Mr. Koch had per-
mitted criminals with pull to remain on
the police force, or had used the police
machinery to extend immunity to habltual
law-breakers, it might turn out that the
latter did not make much by his action.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
UNIFORMED FIGURES AT THE FAIR
One of tho Interesting Features Of tho Gov
ernment Worlds Fair Exhibit.

One of the Interesting Features Of the Gov
ernment Worlds Fair Exhibit.
PHILADELPHIA, June Gone OF the most
interesting exhibits in the Governments
building at the Worlds Fair will be dis
play of arms, uniforms, tents and flags in
use in the United States army at various
times since 1716. This display is being pre-
pared in one of the Gray's Ferry arsenal
buildings These suits will be draped upon
lay figures These figures are prepared thus:
II. B. Thompson, or MS assistant, after put
ting OH suit of tightly fitting under
garments covered with hot grease, rests
at full length in mass of plaster, thus form
ing mold into which papier mache is de-
posted. Counterfeits of the human figure
in any position desired are thus secured.
made entirely by Americans and OF American
materials. There is a collection of at least
25 flags, and these alone are valued at $S, ,000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
OHIO WELL PLEASED
Over the fractional Differences at Minnn-
apolis and Foraker's Duty.

apolis and Foraker's Duty.
COLUMBUS o., June 6.-[Specid,. 1-Ohio
Republicans OF both factions Blaine and
Harrison, are in high glee tonight. because
the latest dispatches from Minneapolis show
"honors are easy" and that both wings of
the party are being honored there, and that
az usual Ohio men cannot be suppressed and
are apt to carry Off not only the great prize,
but much Of the applause and honor.
The Blaine faction in this State are
pleased because "Fire Alarm" Foraker will
make the speech placing the magnetic man
from Maine in nomination, ana the country
may be prepared to witness one Of the great
est efforts Of his life, in " hich the most bril-
liant pyrotechnical display o. fireworks and
eloQuence will be seen and heard. Tho
American eagle will be allowed to soar and
soar until out of sts hit. Foraker can really
make good speech when on IL favorite
theme like Blaine.
The Harrison-Sherman Mckinley factions
are also greatly elared, because If 4 dark
horse is chosen none are mentioned so often
as OhioS Governor and John Sherman. 1t
is urged that the latter could carry New
York on account of his hard money and
sound financial principles, and could be
elected even If he should lose some of the
Western States, because of his stand against
free silver. Mckinley and protection IS also
urged here az the shibboletn which all Re-
publicans could pronounce Alright, and un-
der which banner they could march to vic
tory. The events of the next 4s hours may
call down the exultant Onioans, but to-
night all Republican politicians here are in
higA leather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
HARVESTED IN FUNNY FIELDS.

Snooper-Dudes were known in this coun-
try as long ago as 1873.
Swayback-lndeed!
Snooper-At least infer so from the fact that we
hear of Knownothings at that time.-Detrott Free
Press.
Amateur Violinist-Wasn't it cruel
THING for Nero to fiddle while Rome was burniDg2
Friend-Oh, don't know: IL must have recon-
ciIed the poor people to their fate somewhat.-N r
Herald.
She NAV hitch up her suspenders,
scofing at the triple genders
That would rob her of the comforts that such
thumbings must entail:
But she'll never be so trusting
In the fear of buttons busting
As the man who has reliance in the rusty shinge
nail. -ChicI0o Netos Rse0ri.
Professor Ito graduates You have all
acquitted yourselves with distinction, and will
now deliver the prizes. The first goes 10 John
Smith, s. S. L F., and 10 composed of one basehaA
outfit. Use 1t well! The second becomes the prop
erty of Benjamin Jones. j. j.. s., and is contained
in one pair OF boxing gloves. May he continue %
reflect credit on his classl The third is football,
and goes to iiliam Brown. II. X. Aim high, ny
boy. aim high!-AtL1ntd Consultation.
ST. Peter-Who are you?
Shade-Hamet the Dane.
st. Peter-You come up pretty often.
Shade-Well, can't help IL. Actors win persiN
in numbering me.-N Y. HeTrrh.
The moth is gaunt and hungry;
He sighs to take snack
OF the WARM and wooly flannel
That is still upon back.
-ChicI0o Enter-OcsTn'
"Show me the way to the nearest saloon,
said Harwy, desperately. as he came away from
the house where Miss Moneybags had refused him.
There's one, across the street,
"Oh, horwors. no; an ice-cream saloon, mesn'
of cowse. ."-Chtcd0o hetos Record.
An insult from certain sources Is COM
piment When an kicks at you he does so Dc
cause he recognizes that you are unlike him.
Tsrrs Sffyfnos
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DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Father Z. &. Chlrou.e.

Father E. c. Chirouse, o. NJ. l., one of
the pioneer missionaries of the Pacific coast died
May 30 at New Westminster British Columbia,
from paralysis. In ISIS Father Chirouse began his
work on the coast Of Oregon. and he labored there
for 36 years anong the Indians ana the few white
settlers. He went to British Co unb:1 In 1884, and
since then he was in efforts TO Christlantze
the Indians along lower part of the Frazer
river. In January last his heath failed, AID the
last few months of his Ike were spent In the hos
ptal His birthplace the couth OF France.
He WAS Il Years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
ONLY POLITICS AT THE CAPITOL.
Even Momentous Legislation Attracts. but
Little Attention,

Even Momentous Legislation Atsractst Due
Little Attention.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-Politics and moth.
ing but politics. reigned supreme at the
Capitol to-day. True, there wns great deal
of important legislation in the House that,
doubtless, advanced materially the date OF
final adjournment, but at both ends of the
building the all-absorbing topic Of conversa-
tion, of speculation and OF gest1culatlon
whenever a group of Senators OF Repre-
sentatives assemDled) was the Minneapolis
Convention. The little home guard OF Re
publicans left on picket duty here d1d not
monopolize the subject, for the Democrats
felt that the result of their own convention
at Chicago would surely be affected In no
, small degree by the outcome of the bitter
contention at Minneapolis. So everybody
sought the latest news, and every Duiletln
containing the smallest crumb OF 1nforma-
tion as to the preliminary sk1rm1shlng 1or
strength of the great rivals for the Republ1,
can Presidential nomination were seized
upon with hungry avidity and discussed
and twisted to meet the views OF the
readers.
The Republican Senators who are In
Washington are '1ying CLOSE to the w1nd,
willing to father in the public prints; 1t is
too close to the hour of decision at Mime
apolis, and none of them care to say any
thing that might be construed as derogatory
to the nominee. whoever he may be-
On the House side Of the Capitol there was
m unusually good attendance during the
day. This was, no doubt, due in large
measure to the generally understood TACT
that the anti-option bill and the river and
harbor bill were to be acted upon under
suspension of the rules
The telegraph office was place frequently
visited. and the wires were kept busy In the
transmission of messages to and from the
headquarters of the political fight now In
progress. So far as could be ascerta1ned,
thare verv little If any. betting going
on, the adherents OF the flvorites, although
sure of their nomination. not being willing
to back their opinion in any substantial
way.
The third party in the House is in very
high glee over what they regard as split
in the ranks of both the Republican and
Democratic parties. Representative Wat
son said this morning they expect to profit
bv both
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
A PITTsBURG PASTOR REINsTATED.
Reformed Presbyterians Have a Red-Hot
Iimc Over a Political Question.

MANSFIELD, o., June 6.-ISpecia'. IAN inter
esting session OF the Reformed Presbyterian
Conference was held to-day. The Committee
on SustenatiOn and Church Erecting Fund
recommended the minimum salaries of con-
gregations receiving aid from this scheme in
the country, towns and cities at $780, $1,000
and $1,000 respectively.
The chief business OF the day was the re-
port Of the Committee on Discipline. The
first item considered was the complaint
against tie New York Presbytery in refer
ence to the action against Revs. j. +. Carson
and j. c. X. Mllligan. These ministers had
published and said that political dissent
from the Constitution of the United States
was not a term OF communion. Rev. Mr..
Milligan is from Pittsburg, and declared his
belief that q voter might still be Christian.
Both these gentlemen openly backed up and
argued their expressed opinions before the
New York Presbytery. 1ney were sent back
to their congregations. While in the heat OF
the argument, 1T was deemed best by the
presiding officer to take an adjourDmens un-
til cooler counsel could prevail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

KAISER WILHELM has been very solicit
tous in his paternal enactments to regulate
the meetings of the young men and maidens
under his sovereignty, so that it is perfectly
natural that he should have entertained
great anxiety as to the reception Of SO many
visitors by la belle Nancy, for she lives near
his borders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
Social Chatter.

THE indications are that the first PRONE
made concert of the Great Western Military
Band at Cyclorama Auditorium next Friday
evening will be very largely attended,
and it promises to be quite brilliant affair.
The sale of the tickets is good and already
insures success. A splendid programme has
been arranged for both concert and hop.
Director Weiss says it will excel all previ-
GUS efforts of the band,
GENERAL ALEX. HAYS Posr No. 3 held
campfire last evening at the post rooms.
The programme included some clever musI
cal selections and recitations and an address
by Senior Vice Department. Commander
Russell.
THURSDAY is the donation day OF the j. NJ.
Gusky Orphanage and Home on Perrysville
avenue, Allegheny, when contributions OF
money, groceries and drygoods will be re-
cefved.
THE Bellefield School will hold its annual
review on Friday afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
PRESIDENT AND PRELATE,
Very Cool SaIutations Between Carnot and
the Bishop at Nancy.


NANCY, June 6-The festivities were COZ
tinued to-day. President Carnot, who ar
rived yesterday, received the local dignitar-
les. When the Bishop of Nancy, who has
been deprived Of his stipend in consequence
of the defiant attitude assumed by him
toward the State, was presented, the Presi-
dent merely bowed coldly and made no offer
to shake hands with the prelate. The
Bishop addressing President Carnot, said:
"We have always DISCHARGED our duty Of
submission to the Government, which IS
taught by the Catholic doctrine and the
traditions of noble minds. We desire, with
out encroaching upon the rights of the civil
authorities, fully to realize our religious
mission"
President Carnot, in reply. said:
81 applaud the patriotic sentiments Of
yourself and clergy. The most essential
thing to assure the grea tness and strength
of France, which all good citizens desire. is
the union of all her children and equal sub
mission to the laws"
Then. after a formal exchange of sslutes
between the President and the Bishop, the
latter took his departure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
POLITICS are Minneapolitan to-day.


UNIoNTowN, June 6.-(SpeciaLl- THE official
vote of the Democratic primaries makes
the nominee for Sheriff: G. B. JEFF.
fries, District Attorney; NJ. P. Kaine. J. r.
Thornton and C. H. Brooks, for Assembly !:
j. p. Mills, Poor Director. Charges of ballot
box stuffing in ConnelIsville are freely made,
it being reported that there are 90 more
votes from that DISTRICT than there are
Democratic voters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07
Too Late, Mr.. Watterson.

New York Advertiser.l
Henry Watterson utterly repudiates the
interview attributed to him, in which he
was reported as saying that Mr.. Blaine was
a mentally deceased man. He says: II re-
gard the newspaper Interview. as it is now
employed. Us pure imposition. alike upon
the public and the party interviewed" But
tile enemies of Mr.. Blaine will continue to
quote that lying interview, just the same,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

IT is a thing that one hardly likes to sug-
gest but the report that Harrison has the
Bering Sea and Reciprocity documents all in
his own handwriting as evidence that he
was the leading spirit and originator OF tho
diplomatic transactions is indicative of an
amount of care that inevitably gives rise to
the remembrances of schoolday practices Of
'crihbing."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

P1rTsBURG occasionally appears tardy in
the recognition oftts own interests and in
doing what it can to enhance the same But
when others are suffering from some ap-
pallinGly disastrous calamity, Pittsburg's
wonted apathy on its own account is
changed to speedy efforts to relieve the suf-
ferers without delay and without stint.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

IT is by no means improbable that the
new scale of wages for iron workers may be
perverted into an important political docu-
ment. But the workmen Of this country are
not easily hoodwinked. They thoroughly
appreciate the advantages of protection,
and have common sense enough to account
for reduction of wages in one industry
without confusing condolences with cause
and effect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

BOSTON again had the better of our nine
yesterday, and in a very unnistakable man.
ner. But we can better bear to lose a game
to the center of all things by four to seven
teen than the city of wind and boast can
afford to be beaten by despised Baltimore to
the tune of ftwenty-three to one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-07

ishness which scattered the surplus cash,
and would have left a deficit except for
the unusual course of the administration
in refusing to spend all the money appro-
priated for it.