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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
MEN AND WOMEN OF NOTE.

SENATOR PALMER is great newspaper
reader.
THE King of Siam, who is 80, is the eldest
OF 81 children.
ANDREW JACKSON HOUSTON, son of
General Sam Houston, is the Republican
nominee for Governor of Texas.
LORD TENNYsoN is said to have made
more money from the sale of his verses than
any other poet who has ever lived.
PROF. MCMASTERs is at work on the
fourth volume of his History of the Ameri-
can People," which will probably be pub
lished in 1894.
GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS, the distin-
guished Massachusetts Congressman, is the
son of a German. Most people think he is
a full-blooded Yankee.
In addition to the possession of other
necessary qualifications of diplomacy the
new American Minister to France, Mr. T.
jefferson Coolidge, is an accomplished lin.
guist.
THE London Times prints an authorized
statement that Princess Marie, eldest daugh-
ter of the Duke of Edinburgh. was yester-
Gay betrothed to the Crown Prince OF Rou-
mania.
EMANUEL MCMAHON, second son of
Marshal Mcmahon, ex-Presidents of Franco,
was married in Paris on Wednesday to Mile.
de Fromsenr, daughter of the Vicomtesse
de FromiseAt.
THE ex-Queen of Servia has written a
play entitled "Mother." descriptive to some
extent of her own grievances. 1t has been
purchased by Partisan manager in search
of new sensation.
HAMILTON L. EARLE, of London, who
was married on April 80 to the daughter of
Sir Edwin Arnold, is direct descendant of
the Mayfower pilgrims. his grandfather,
Admiral Earle, having married Elizabeth
White, of Plymouth, Mass.
THE engagement is announced of Miss
Matte. daughter Of millionaire Fleishman
the Cincinnati yeast man. to DR.. C. Il.
Holmes. Miss Fleishma created a sensa-
tion not long since by giving the "mitten"
to Count Logothetti, who is now working IN
Chicago.
THE Secretary of War has authorized
Captain j. T. Haskell, Twenty-third In
fantry; Lieutenant George Andrews,
Twenty-fifth Infantry, and Lieutenant H. A.
Reed, Second Artillery, to attend the ma
tional competitive drill of the National
Guards ut Omaha, Neb., from the 18th to goth
inst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
BLAINEITRS, CHEER UP!

THE Convention has but one man to vote
for, and that is Blaine.-Ne,o York He aid.
A CAREFUL study of the situation involves
the belief that Mr.. Blaine will be nominated
on the first ballot.-Ne,U York Commercial
Advertiser.
Mr. BLAINE's mental condition may be q
painful and a delicate theme, but it is plain
that it is to be part OF the fight at Mime
apolis-BaHtnaore Herald
If the hearts of the people turn to Blaine,
and he is nominated, he must accept, and we
believe he will have not the slightes hesita-
tion in doing so.-Phiiddelphta Inquirer.
WE do not know whether Mr.. Blaine is a
candidate for nomination at Minneapolis.
If his silence continues another week it will
give consent.-Brooklyn Standard Unton-
THERE is no longer any reason to doubt
that Secretary Blaine's immediate personal
and political friends have his consent to con-
slider him candidate for the Presidency
NeU York Advertiser.
Mr.. BLAINE is said to have remarked to
somebody, "You may say that will neither
write o letter nor send a telegram to the
managers of the Minneapolis Convention"
This is double end peg, and on it hang two
hats.-Brooklya Citizen
THE outlook to-day is that the battle now
on at Minneapolis will be square fight to
the death between Harrison and Blaine, and
that one or the other will be nominated as
the Republican candidate for President.
philadelphia Times.
WHATEVER Mr.. Blaine's knowledge of his
own MIND may be. there is very little room
for doubt thath he has given Platt, Clarkson,
Fassett & Co the impression that he would
not decline a nomination if it were to De Of
fered.-NeU York Post
No more significant or satisfactory accom-
paniment of the Blaine movement could
reasonably be expected or desired than tine
recent publication of the opinion of DR.. Pep
per, of Philadelphia, as to the Plumed
Knights physical condition.-Ezmira Aduer-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

excess of supplies which its artificial de-
mand called out The old proverb about
the happiness of nation which has no
history might well be paraphrased to state
the prosperity of trade which is not
harrassed by speculative ups and downs.
Finally, it is worth while to note the ap-
plication of this case to the superstition
among the people who urge legislation on
speculative abuses that it is the seller of
options who does the injury. The fact is
that the cornerer is just as much of dis
turbing element as the persistent short.
1t is speculation itself with its loaded dice
that wreaks the interference with legiti-
mate trade, and not any special act of
buying or selling wind
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

The Census Bureau to-day issued bull
letin on the subject OF assessed valuation of
property in the United States in 1890. The
bulletin shows that the assessed value of all
property, excluding raiiroud property, ex-
cept in certain specified States, has increased
from $l6 9o2 $685. 543 in 1880 to $24 62l 5Sj 465 in
1890, an increase during the decade of s7,74S.
59 ,922, or 1854 per cent. Should it be fonnd
upon the completion of the inquiry in rela-
tion to the true value of all property in the
United States that the same relation exists
in 1890 between the assessed valuation and
true valuation as existed in 1880 the ab-
solule wealth of the United States according
TO the eleventh census may be estimateda at
$f3 CAS- 600, ,000 or more than 81 900 Der capita
us against s5l4 per capita i'll 1s60, $3.50 per
capita in 1870 and $50 per capita in 1880.
Owing, however: to the fact that in some
States property is assessed at its full value
and in others a only traction of its value,
comparisons of the wealth of the States is
quite impossible. In some States. too, the
lists of the kinds OF taxable property vary
greatly from those in others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
JUNE COMICALiTIEs.

Uncle Felkins-Funny sign they had up
in my room In the city t'other night. sayin'E
DON'T Blow out the Cas-.
wife-what in the world did you do, Jeames9
Uncle Felkins-Do? Left it burnin', ofcourse.-
Chicago Eet1s Record.
She said she understood baseball,
took her to a match.
And then she asked-to spoil it all
rs that foul or catch?''
'Turned burglar, did he?"
.'He did,
''Was he ever caught?"
mo he was a safe burglar. ~. 2 Press.
Harry-Where' Chollie these days?
Fred-Oh. he's taken a position in a swagger
tailor shop n cutter.
Harry-why he doesn't know the first thing
about cntting suit of clothes to fit.
Fred-Of course he doesn't. That's how he got
the place. The tailor wants to make a reputation
for turning ont suits of genuine English it don't
you know.-Detroit Free Press.
The lover swings on the old front gate
And peacefully there abides,
For the old man thinks he's a candidate
And crawls through the roof and hdesi
-Atlnnta Constellation.
Ethel-Have you asked papa yet?
George-No, not yet.
Ethel-why don't you?
George-Im going to write to him; ii seems more
businesslike to send In sealed proposal-eso Iors
Herald.
John McDuffy, charged with vagrancy.
What can you say for yourself?''
mot guilty. your honor"
''What is your business?''
"a professor of bacteriology',
Ten dollars and 20 days-no visible meansof
support. t.''-Chicaoo Ne1cs Record.
The day he gets in office
He'll remember all the uoor-
Remember that they're outside
And say: John, shut the doorr'
-Atldnt1 C0nstit1ticn.
"How are Tommy's grades at college this
year?''
II don't know yet but II they are as steep his
bills are he viii need to put the brakes next ye
or go on the trsck.-Chtco7o Ester-Ocean.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
Culinary Notes.

Mrs. LILLE SERENA. Of McKeesport died
Thursday after being a sufferer from consumption
for months.
JOHN KNOX DUNLAP. aged a years. for eight
years telegraph editor of the Boston Transcript,
died Thursday at his brothers. residence in Eliza
beth, n. j.
THKoPHlLUs FARLEY. veteran of the rebellion,
having served in the Ninety-third and One Hun
dred and Sixth Pennsylvania Regiments died at
his home In DuquesDe.
Mrs. SUSAN WAMPLER died at her home In Nc
Keesport Thursday, after an illness of only three
days. The family had only recantly moved to Nc
Keesport from Westmoreland county.
NATHAN AUSTIN. for many years a we-known
circus clown, died at the State Lunatc Hospital in
Worcester, Mass. wednesday evening. aged So
years. in his younger days he was an acrobat and
rider.
JOHN PIERCE. an old-time negro minstrel who
has Travelled with number Of variety troupes, was
found dead in his bed Thursday afternoon In the
Planters Hotel, New York. The appearance Of
khe body and the room seemed to Indicate that
death was due to natural causes. His real name
was John owens. and he was 81 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
THE FIRST CAMPAIGN SONG.

1t Is Labeled s'Grandfaiher's Hat Fits
Ber," and the Air Is Lively.
The Minneapolis Tribune is the first Har.
rison organ in the field with ditty dedi
Gated to Benjamin. Here it is:
When savages threatened the land
And roamed with the torch and the knife,
All few could their fury withstand
And panic and terror were rife.
But out in the West there appeared.
A leader right royal and true.
And Tecumseh went broke when he felt the bold
stroke
OF gallant old Tippecanoe.
Chorus.
And grandfather's hat fits Ben,
1t may be tritie 700 tight,
For Benjamin stands about seventeen hands
The oftiest statesman in sight;
Yes, grandfather hat fits Ben,
He wears it with dignted grace,
So rally ''agen' and put Uncle Ben
Right back in his grandrather's place.
They took up that Harrison then,
To run political race.
That grandad of our little Ben,
Went round at terrible pace.
The fires of our fathers lit up
The dome of the heavens SO blue.
Nobody was in 1t, not e'en for minute.
Beside our Old Tippecanoe.
Chorus
And grandfather's hat fits Ben, etc.
A chip of the same old block
Is brave little Ben of to-day,
He comes from the genuine stock,
As none will deny gainsay.
To God and his country and home
Ever faithful and loyal and true.
He wears the old hat aud ir fits him right pat
The hat of old Tippecanoe.
Chorus.
And grandfather's hat fits Ben, ETC.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
LOBBYISTS FOR THE CONVENTIONS
Appointed by the Nicaragua Canal Con
gress Before 1t Adjourns.

Appointed by the Nicaragua Canal Con-
gress Before 1t Adjourns.
ST. LOUIS, June AT to-day's session of
the Nicaragua Canal Conference an invita-
tion from the Worlds Fair authorities that
the canal be represented at the Worlds Fair
Waterways Convention at Chicago in 1898,
was received and referred. The report OF
the Committee on Resolutions indorsed the
canal as feasible; recommended Government
assistance with protection secured to the
Governments interests: recommended in
vestment in the canal company's securities
to the American people, and directed the
appointmen of two committees, one to visit
each of the great National political conven-
tions, to secure their endorsements of Gov
eminent control of the canal. After a warm
debate on the phraseology of the second
resolution, the report was modified at that
point slightly and then adopted. The con-
vention adjourned sine die.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
Job Printers to Fave a Chance.

In the House to-day. Mr.. Scott, of Illinois,
offered an amendment to the postoffice ap-
preparation bill providing that no part of
the appropriation Tor stamped envelopes
shall be used to pay for or furnish stamped
envelopes having the names of any business
firm, corporation or advertising device
printed thereon and ma king it unlawful .or
the Postmaster General to have requests
velope sold by the Postoflice Department.,
provided, however, that the department.
may ontinue to furnish stamped envelopes
containing the words: "If not delivered
within ten days, return to -" Agreed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
C. s. Malfby, Oyster Dealer.

G. S. Maltby, the well-known oyster
dealer. died in New York Thursday morning. The
deceased was prominently identified with the early
history of Pittsburg, having first established an
oyster depot on Second avenue in 1896. From there
he removed TO the present site of the st. Charles
Hotel, and 1t was in his storeroom where the nrst
telegraph Office in the city opened. From
Wood street he moved to Fifth avenue, where he
erected the present Commercial Gnzette building.
Mr.. MaItby was the originator of the oyster bust
ness, and WAS also the first to establish an express
between Pittsburg and Baltimore. He haulcd
light freight to points between here and Baltimore,
tile wagons returning laden with canned oysters.
He leaves wife and two married daughters, who
reside in New York. H. B., W. W., Sidney B.
and Charles L. Foster. and Mrs. A. y. MOreland,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
"sTUPID INTOLERANCE"
Editor Elliot r. Shepard Pays His Rrsprc
to tho Pittsburg o. P.'s.

Editor Elliot F. Shepard Pays His Resp cts
to tho Pittsburg o. P.'s.
New York Mail and Express.1
The spectacle of handful OF religionists
sitting at Pittsburg pronouncing Benjamin
Harrison mot a Christian, because. per-
chance, he differs with them as to Chinese
policy, would be shocking were it not also
amusing. Such incidents cast discredit on
the church universal. Probably not l in
20 of the men and women who voted on the
resolution know even the outline of this
nations dealings with the Chinese.
The Mail and Erpress has led in the move
ment to secure the Ceestials their rights,
but we respect honest opinions, we recog-
nize the exigcncies in statecraft, and we
deprecate any anticipation of the differ
entfation of sheep and goats, especially hen
so enlightened and earnest a Christian as
Benjamin Harrison is side.tracked with
reprobates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

THE lynching of a negro in New York
yesterday suggests that an inclination to
mob violence is a national rather than
sectional failing, and the disgrace to our civ
ilizarion is not lessened by the ubiquity of
its appearance. We are a la@-abiding peo-
pie when our passions are not reused.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
Harrison's Idea OF silver Coinage.

Secretary Foster on his return from New
York gave the President an account of sew
eral conferences in that city with financiers
representing different shades of the silver
question. In commenting on these express
sions of opinion the President stated his own
views to the Secretary upon various points
raised. These were, in general terms, those
set forth in the letter Of invitation OF the
European Governments to the monetary
conference. The President, in his talk with
the Secretary, assured him that he intended
to take care that the composition of the COM
mission shall be such as to convince all fair
minded people that the strongest possible
effort will be made to secure an international
agreement upon an agreed ratio, and the
opening of the mints of the world to the
coinage OF silver as freely as is now accorded
to gold. The administration is in possession
OF mnch information upon this subject from
many of the countries in Europe, and is
hopeful that satisfactory outcome is likely
to result from the deliberations OF the con-
ference.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
LOWELL IN WESTMINSTER,

The English Originator of tho Memorial
Movement Defends His Course.
LONDON, June 3-The Lowell Memorial
Committee has decided to fill two windows
ir the vestibule of the Chapter House OF
Westminster. Leslie Stephen, the originator
of the movement to honor the American
poet, writes to the Times in reference to the
matter. He comedies with the plan adopted
by the committee and thinks that their
selection of the place is verv appropriate.
He SAYS Lowell delivered three addresses
being q dedication of the monuments to
Longfellow and ColeridGe and the other
being meeting called to promote the plan
for providing memorial of Dean Stanley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

THEY had snow in Texas on Thursday,
But it's no use talking about the weather,
for those knowing people that foretell what
is coming next know as little about it as
anyone else. Still there's no place like
Texas for freaks of one kind and another.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
MATCHBOX FILTRATION.
A Romantic Akron Girl Finds New Way
Getting Husband.

A Roma ntic Akron Girl Finds q New Way of
Getting a Husband.
AKRON. June 3.-[Specf1k lone year ago
Jennie Vermillion. 17-year-old girl who
works Mt the Diamond match factory,
placed note in a box of matches which she
packed, with the request that if it fell into
the hands of young man he would corre-
spond with her.
Leonard Carter, of Steubenville, was the
fortunate youth, and since that time he and
Jennie have been sending tender missives
to each other. This morning the girls
mother reported at police headquarters that
she had not been home for "a hours. This
evening it was learned that she had pawned
a gold watch for $40 and has started for
Pittsburg, presumably to meet her Steuben-
vile friend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

COLUMBUS, June 3-tSpecidLl y Various
Ohio chapters of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
college fraternity met here to-day and es-
tablished chapter at the State University.
A feature of the meeting was the initiation
of Governor Mckinley as member of the
Ohio Sigma Chapter of Mt. Union College,
of which the Governor is an aumnus. AN
other important step was the organization
of State association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

A PENNSYLVANIA oil driller is said to
be drillmaster OF the Venezuelan .revolu-
tionists. He has evidently ma lie a change
of tools, and has put his knowledge of shoot
ing to an unaccustomed use. Alrs we'll that
ends well, but he may find that he is among
wildcats
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
CHE is likely to be nominated if he ha

CHE is likely to be nominated if he has
delegates enough to do it, is said of Blaine
by Senator Hale, of Maine, according to the
New York Herald. But there is a wise non
committal sense to the remark which makes
it equally applicable to the darkest of dark
horses. Prophets who phrase their prog
nostications in this way are as secure from
mistake as they are devoid of interest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

THERE is a somewhat humorous flavor
about many of the political "interviews"
published Mt this time, which savors of the
conversation books used in learning foreign
languages diluted with tincture of the
writer's Imagination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
A Knack Blaine Has,

New York Commercial AdvertIser.1
Mr.. Blaine, during his recent sojou. IN i
this city, showed himself possessed OF the
very highest art of the conversationalist;
the kna ack, that is, of setting others to talk
ing for dear life while maintaining himself q
masterly silence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
Irving Schultz, Wilcox, Pa.

Irving Schultz wealthy tanner and
specuator of Wilcox, Pa, died at Masons LaFitte,
France, " Wednesday, of congestion of the brain.
the result of a attack of the grip contracted
in America. MIR. Schultz arrived N Paris in
January and has been at Masons LaFittc since
April. Mr. Schultz, who only 38 years old.
leaves estate of over 81. .00O. 00O. The body will
he sent to America Tomorrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

THOSE mighty Giants could not keep up
their good fortune OF Thursday, and yester-
day our nine made the New Workers grovel
once more. We are in fifth place now, so
there is lots of room for tumble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
UNCLE SAM AND CANADA

Have Conferenc About Trade Relations
-Harrison's Ideas Of Silver Coinage
Job Printers score a Point-Bills APP
prove by the Presidents
WASHINGTON, June 3.-Secretary Blaine
md General j. W. Foster. representing the
United States. and Sir Julian Pauncefote.
the British Minister; Hon. George Foster,
Canadian Minister of Finance, and Hon.
NICK. Bowel, Minister of Customs, repre-
senting Great Britain and incidentally the
Dominion Government, had q conference at
the State Department to-day IN regard to the
trade relations between the United states
and Canada. The main question at issue IS
the alleged discrimination on the part OF
Canada against the United States in the
matter Of tolls on the Welland and st.
Lawrence canals, which discrimination IS
held to be in violation of the treaty OF 1871.
1t appears that the Dominion Governments,
at the opening of the season. issued an oruer
regulating the tolls on the two canals, and
there has been much complaint on the
part of the citizens of the United
States for years past that the order
creates marked discrimination against
American lines of transportation in the In
terest of Montreal and the connecting lines
frequent subject of complaint to the British
Minister in this city, in recent years, ana
was one of the subjects considered at the
conference with the Canadian commission
ers in February last. At that time assurance
was given that the discrimination would not
be continued, but the Canadian order in
council" regulating the canal tolls for the
current year, issued since the above confer
euce, contains all the Objectionable feat ures
OF discrimination complained of in previous
orders. The matter was again brought to
the attention of the British Minister, with
an intimation that the President was con-
sidering the propriety of sending special
message to Congress on the subject. 1t is
said, therefore, that the Canadian Ministers
with view of reaching an agreement that
will obviate any desire on the part of this
Government to resort to retaliatory mea--
ures The conference will last several days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

IT appears to be an easy step from editing
religious newspapers to duelling in Arlan-
sas. Rival religious editors of that State
are expected to have meeting before long
in which sweetness and light will be con-
spicuous by their absence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

sUNIMPEACHABLE" and ''reliable"
authorities in political matters are at pres
ent drug on the market. 1t is something
absolutely true that the public wants, but it
will have to wait for that until the nomina-
tions have been made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

THE London Times has been prosecuting
the 81. James Gazette for stealing its news.
The surprising part of the matter is that
there should be news to steal and enterprise
enough to steal it in any two English papers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04
PITT>BURG. SATURDAY. JUNE 4. 1892.
PAGES
NOTICE To AGENTS.

THE DISP 7TCB has ma 90 arrangements
for the most exclusive, As well as the most
exhaustive, reports of the Republican Ma
tionli Convention. Agents who have not
s~nt in their orders for extras shou q
promptly notify ihe Business Office, as the
demands already received are unprece-
deuted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

New York Press.1
Colonel Henry Watterson and his star-eyed
goddess look upon the work of the Syracuse
convention with disfavor and downright in
dignation. They are fully persuaded that of
all the fools there is no fool like the kicking
fool of New York politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-04

SINCE Louisiana has gotten rid of its
lottery II New Orleans grand jury is advo-
eating the issue of high-priced gambling
licenses to saloons. The ruling passion is
strong in death down there.