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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
CUTS IN THE WRONG PLACE.

The policy of cutting down the i'm
mensely inflated appropriation bills OF
the last Congress has been indorsed by
THE DISPATCH as for the interest of the
entire country. But the intelligent pur-
suit of that policy will not cut the appro-
priations necessary to the proper discharge
of the Government functions and let the
big Treasury raids 60 unscathed.
1t is, Of course, too soon to make an esti-
mate of the actual work of this Congress.
But up 10 the present the Democratic
leaders seem to be busy in affording some
foundation to the charge of the Republi-
can organs that they are cheese
pairing on necessary Government ex-
penses, while the appropriations sup
posed to yield a political usufruct to
Congressman are handled with de-
cided tenderness. 1t is certain that
there have been no decisive intimations
that public building jobs will be squelched;
while, if the report of yesterday be true,
priation bill has been cut down 5Oper cent,
an example of the other sort secures
prima facie representation.
1t is doubtless true that some of the
diplomatic positions are high salaried and
useless situations for retired politicians.
But a well organized consular service,
devoted to the extension of our foreign
commerce, can be made of more use to
the country than almost any single branch
of the government 1t is well-known that
Secretary Blaine has based his policy on
such use of the consular and diplomatic
service. His policy has risen far above
partisanship, and the House should be
able to do the same by furnishing the
means for carrying it out Even if it can
not rise to that height it will put itself in
an exceedingly uncomfortable position if
it undertakes TO cut down this appropria-
ton for 1892 to less than was given the
Cleveland administration for the same
purpose in 1SSs The House will do well
if it makes sharp cuts in the big political
but it vii! only stultify
itself, if it verifies this report by crippling
the consular service just at the inception of
the extension of our foreign commerce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
THE EXPLOSIONS coNrrsuE.

The fact that another locomotive boiler
on the Reading Railroad blew up the
other day calls renewed attention to the
necessity OF improving the safeguards
against boiler explosions. That lesson
additionally enforced by the fact that this
is the fifth boiler explosion on that road
within year, to say nothing Of numerous
other explosions in various parts of the
country, impresses the mind that there is
yet good deal TO be done in the way Of
securing complete safeguards against the
loss of life and property from this cause.
This reflection gives force to what has
heretofore been pointed out in these COL
umns, that while the old theories of boiler
explosions were completely overset by the
Munhall farm experiments nearly score
Of years ago, the new theory these demon
strated has not been sufficiently adopted
in actual and constructive practice. Boil
ers are still built with view to guarding
against the disproyed cause of explosions,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
A NEW SORT OF TRUST.

A novelty in mysterious connection be-
tween legislative jobs and corporate
manipulation is disclosed by a struggle
over the control of the Brooklyn elevated
railroad. The fight for its management is
expected to be close, and the desire to win
the victory has brought out the fact that
one person is able to vote lump of %, 100
shares, with value of over 81, 600, 900, as
trustee for persons to the public un-
known.
This important factor in the situation is
brought out by suit for the cancellation
of this stock belonging to unknown own
ers on the ground that its issue is fraudu-
lent. The intimation is very plain that
this stock was the consideration for GER
tain valuable franchises the corporation
obtained six years ago, and is held in this
shape to cover the ownership Of it by the
men who sold their official action for that
consideration.
1t would certainly be interesting in a
public point of view to procure disclos-
ure of this secret ownership. If the alle-
cations were true, it would lend new
significance of dishonesty to the word
''trust. % The perversion of that word
from its original meaning of homer and
fidelity for beneficial purposes has already
indicated one stage of commercial de-
moralization; and were it discovered that
trusts could be created for the further
ance of political corruption, the process of
social deterioration would be fully exem-
plified in the debasement of once honor
able term.
In the meantime the allegation will
awaken general interest as to whether
other corporations, that have been the re-
cipients of especial municipal favors, COM
prise among their shareholders any whose
names are kept profound secret
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
POINTS THAT ARE PERSONAL.

SENATOR VANCE's home is in Charlotte,
but he visits there so seldom that he says
even his dog does not know him.
R. G. DYRENFoRTH, Uncle Sans rain
maker in ordinary, is known respectively to
his various circles of friends as Colonel,
General and Judge.
THE houses occupied by three Connecti-
cut Governors-Rfchard d. Hubbard, Phi
meas Lounsbury and Morgan G. Bulkeley-
stand in a row in one street i'll Hartford.
IT is said of Abingdon Baird, the inter
esting London gentleman who blacked Mrs.
Langtry's eye that he pays E40, 900 a year for
his racing stable, and an equal amount for
his co-respondencies.
THE Duchess of Sparta, daughter-in-law
of the King of Greece, and sister to the En-
peror of Germany. is said to be more like
Queen Victoria than any other of Her
Majesty's granddaughters.
Mr.. JAMES A. STURGEON, who is to
carry on the ministerial duties ut the Lon
don Tabernacle is q younger brother of the
late famous preacher, and has for some time
been assistant pastor Of the great church.
MRS. CUNNINGHAM GRAHAM, the Span
ish wife of the Socialist member Of Parlia-
ment, is q remarkable woman. She spends
half the year in Spain following the track of
Saint Theresa, whose life she is engaged in
writing.
NICOLAS, the new Bishop of the Greek
Church in America, has arrived in San Fran
cisco. He was formerly Bishop OF Tiflis, in
Asia Minor. When the reporters tried to in
terview him they could not induce him to
talk for publication.
ALPHoNsE DAUDET, the French Dick
ems, has just celebrated his silver wedding
in Paris. Both husband and wife write; the
latter also copies all the grea anovelists' Ms,
in order that the original copy may be kept
sacred from the printers.
THE Duke of Richmond is one of the
shortest men in the peerage. He is a great
favorite of the Queen, but seldom finds time
to go to court. Although the race course of
Goodwood is on his land. and really belongs
to him, he dislikes racing, and regrets, it is
said, that he cannot plow up "the prettiest
race course in England"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

purity and honesty by eschewing the gerry
mander to which Republican and Dem
ocratic legislatures elsewhere are equally
prone? Or are the New Workers SO con-
fdent of their ability to carry elections by
the means of ward heelers and canvassing
boards that they can afford to scorn the
stereotyped plan of grabbing Congress
ional districts by the hard-worked gerry
mander?
Perhaps we had best not be premature
in seeking explanations for this unex-
pected outbreak of honesty or accepting
it as fact. This surprisingly fair appor-
tionment bill has only been introduced.
There is a vital difference between that
and its passage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

A PUBLIC debate on the silver question,
championed by leaders on both sides, cannot
fail to be of great interest and should do
much to show the weakness of the Bland
supporters, and enable the public to see un-
mistalrably that their interests are seriously
threatened by the measure on behalf of the
mine owners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
UNDER MENTAL TREATMENT.
A Sick Child Dies, Receiving No Other
Medicine Than Realizing Truth.


CINCINNATI, March 1s.-The Coroner to-day
held an inquest on the body of child ~
years old which died without medical at
tendance The testimony showed that the
child's parents are believers in Christian
science treatment, and that the father of the
child called upon Mrs. Burdge. u Christian
science healer. Her testimony was taken.
She stated that when the father called he
told her the child had a cold and fever.
She gave it an absent treatment. When
asked to explain that process she said it was
difficult to explain without q long course of
study, but, in effect, 1t was understanding
mans true relation to God and the science
OF being. 1t might be called prayer. but was
not the ordinary prayer, but was realizing
the truth.
When the child grew worse she called to
see it. She gave it another mental treat
ment, but administered no medicine. She
said she never even touched her patients
She said she received pay for her services,
but had no medical diploma. She had
studied for years under teachers from the
Metaphysical College Of Christian Science,
of Boston. The child died the next day
after she called, not having received any
medicine other than the treatment described
by Mrs. Burdge. Coroner Bange says the
testimony in the case ought to warrant legis-
lation to prohibit this kind of medical prac-
fice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

and but few are in use which safely guard
the actual danger. That private users Of
steam power should be slow to reconstruct
or replace their boilers may be understood;
but that great railroad corporations which
claim to be in the front rank of improve
ments should continue to hazard the dam
ger, which might be prevented by clear
understanding of theory, does not comport
with the claim that the improvement of
industrial service is in direct ratio to the
concentration of capital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
HOW CREEDE PROPERTY ADVANCED.
A Lot That Advanced at q Ratio of Three
Hundred Dollars an Hour.

A Lot That Advanced at Rate OF Three
Hundred Dollars an Hour.
Denver sum-
The other day Denver man stepped from
the train, saw q lot he thought he would
like, and asked the owner, who of course,
Just happened to be standing near. what
he would take.
zone thousand dollars" was the reply.
"Well, I'll see you again shortly. want
to look about and get my bearings"
After inquirfng the prices of various other
lots, he concluded to take the first one. He
had been gone but an hour, and felt salts
faction at being able to do n little business
SO soon after his arrival, and remarked to
companions: This is n hummer, and no
mistake" To the owner he said: I've con-
cluded to take your lot. Have the papers
made out and well go up to the bank and
get the money"
"The price has gone up since you were
here. It is now s., 800, " quietly remarked the
owner.
"Three hundred dollars an hour!" he
gasped, and was carried to tine train. The
pace was too killing. Such activity in realty
and building has rarely been seen. even In
Colorado. The buildings in Jimtown have
arisen like mushrooms over night. An alb
sence of a couple or days, and one would
rub his eyes to be sure he was awake, so
great is the change.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

THIS is the age a nd country of precocity.
We have first youth of fifteen who nearly
sets two countries by the ears with a compo-
sition designed to show international feel
ing. Now an Office boy accused of forgery
conducts his own case. and would probably
have won it but for the well meant blunder-
ing honesty Of his father. And they both
hail from the East!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
Another Relief Vessel to Russia.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1s.-It has been de-
cided by the Citizens Russian Famine Re-
lief Committee to dispatch another cargo of
-four and provisions to Russia April 13, for
the relief of the famine stricken people, and
the vessel that will carry the cargo will be
the American steamship Conemaugh, kindly
placed at the service Of the committee by
the Internatinol Navigation Company, the
owners of the steamer, upon the same terms
as the Indiana.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

sT THOUGHT you advertised that you
were selling out at cost price?' growed the Gus
TONER throwing down the required shilling for
package Of notepaper.
YES sir, replied the stationer. briskly.
s'That's right. We referred to postage stamps.
Want any?'S S-Pearson's Weekly.
'IsN'T that strengthening eagle on
the new coins?''
..Yes, 1t is evidently step toward the freak
coinage Of silver. Washington Star.
ALMOST the annual bursting time is here,
When Earth will burst its bonds and wake again.
When buds will burst and with new LEAKAGE cheer
The long barred sentinels of hill and plain.
When songs will burst anew from throats of birds
And brooks burst o'er the cliffs with fuller gush
When barns will burst their long-barr doors, and
herds
Burst from their prisons and to pastures rush.
Boston Courier
"OH deari Why do you give such a
stupid entertainment as this. my dear?'' said Mr.,
Smithers.
Because John. - said Mrs. Smithers, ''this is
Lent, and anything else would hardly be right"
"wHAr luck Gid you have while you
were out hunting yesterday?''
1.-THE worst in the world. It's very strange that
the birds never fly where shoot.-Tspds Stftints.
THE only time when luck and pluck agree
At least the only time that can see
Is when the pluck drives us to a lawyers den,
And luck. forbearing, helps us out again.
Pomona Times.
tTHIs won't do!' exclaimed Mr.. Scadds,
as he held up his sons heavy tailor's bill.
'.But 1t is due, father.'' replied the unhappy
youth. Smith. Gray q 90. g Monthly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
LIGHTNING MISSED THE PASTOR
It Destroyed the Parsonage but Left Its
Occupants Unframed.

HASKELL, TEX, March 1S.-DurinS heavy
rain lightning struck the parsonage of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. a nice four
roomed cottage, completely demolishing the
building, with the exception of the east
room, in which were sitting the pastor, the
Rev. Jerome Haralson and his wife. That
they were not instantly killed everybody
pronounces n miracle, for everything In
their room all around them was broken in
small pieces.
more complete wreck was never seen.
There is not a whole nail OF piece OF timber
in the building, except in the little room
they occupied. Not only the building was
wrecked but the fence around it also torn
down. The shock broke a considerable
amount of crockery for those living in the
the neighborhood OF the parsonage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

MOST people have heard of Barnes of
New York and Potter of Texas. A Barnes
Of Texas has now come to the fore with a
telegraphic offer to capture Garza and get
SCOOP for the Sun. The New York paper
did not take the bait ana Garza remains at
large. Meanwhile Mr.. Barnes should be re-
quested to explain why he failed to secure
the arrest merely as q good citizen of his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

LET the charges against the Boston courts
be thoroughly investigated, for few actions
can be more detrimental to the public veal
than the granting of naturalization papers
simply for the fees they bring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
A Pair of Alice sIitchells.

MEMPHIS March ia case similar to the
infatuation of Alice Mitchell for Freda Ward
is that of Addie Phillips and Minnie Hub
bard, each II years old. On Sunday the two
girls disappeared and were not found until
Yesterday Miss Phillips, on herreturn, said
that sue and Minnie bad been away to-
uether She told her mother that she loved
Minnie and would rather be dead than sep
arated from her. She said that Minnie was
the only person she could marry, and this
she intended to do Miss Phillips is fine
looking girl and has been carefully edu-
Gated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

ACCORDING to latest accounts the Yoko-
hama tragedy owes its origin to Mrs. Heth
erington's wearing of brass buttons and
gold braid Many poor girl has been cap
tfvated by the charm of a uniform rather
than the qualities of its wearer. and now
the average is being evened up in the other
direction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

ST. JOHN, N. B., March 1s.-A resolution has
passed the New Brunswick Legislature,
favoring the Union OF the provinces of New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward
Island. The matter is not considered live
issue, for though a majority of public men
and tine citizens generally would vote In
favor of the principle of union, 1t seems TO be
taken for granted that the movement would
fail when 1t comes to the question OF the
location of the capital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

AS an exhibition of obstinacy further
raising of questions as to the constitution
fly Of the reciprocity clause OF the Mckinley
bill would be unrivaled in the face of the
Supreme Courts decision. It is impossible
to see how a clause can itself be unconstitu-
tional when the Supreme Court has decided
that its presence does not affect the consti-
tutionality Of the whole bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
Iowa Lighted by a Meteor.

BURLINGTON, a.. March 1S.-A large and
beautiful meteor flashed across the northern
sky here at 7:3O tonight, filling the heavens
with light and leaving strong sparkling
train. It burst into fragments near the
earth's surface.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

CLEVELAND states that his wife never
interferes in his political affairs. No doubt
that Is quite true, but his fortunate posses
sion of q wife and baby very seriously
handicaps his migratory bachelor opponent,
for this is a land of much sentiment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

MANY hard things have been said of po-
litical parties from time to time, but few
harder blows have been struck than ex-
Speaker Reeds remarks that Hill represents
the Democratic party. HE is like it. He
understands it, and in a short time, if he is
elected, he will be it." This is too severe
even FOR the Democrats.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
A Chinaman Fighting for Citizenship.

1o1
INDIANAPOLIS, March B. - Pang Vim, q
Chinaman and the husband Of very pretty
American girl with whom he recently
eloped to Chicago, has been trying to take
out naturalization papers, saying that the
having taken out first papers prior to its
passage. The court decided against him.
and he will now appeal to the Supreme
Court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

BEFORE advocating the control of rail-
roads and coal mines by the Government,
Mr.. Powderly would do we'll to confine his
efforts to demanding efficiency as the sole
qualification for office-nolding in existing
departments,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.


Prof. Thomas s. Wood, Principal of the
Third Ward Schoo', Allegheny, died yesterday
afternoon at o. clock. He was recently Principal
of the Eighth Ward School. Funeral services will
O'Clock this evening. The remains will be in
TERED at Brownsville.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

If people continue to believe the asser-
tion that the Reading deal was consummated
in the interest of the consumer, their
credulity will not be due to the unmistak-
able actions of the dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

WHILE our country remains remarkable
for the badness of its roads there is no
reason for surprise that the inclemency of
the weather should seriously affect trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

THE time of the House yesterday was
chiefly occupied by personal recriminations
and the granting OF leaves of absence. This
is how national business is accomplished by
men who draw their salaries as Representa-
tives of the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

THE actions against Chicago's corrupt
Councilmen is an eminently fitting prepara-
tion for the Inauguration of the Worlds
Fair
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

ONE of the bright aspects in the gloom
of overproduction, SO widespread over
various industries to-day, is the probability
that it will lead to a reduction in the hours
of labor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

SECRETARY FOSTERS recent experiences
should be a warning to gentlemen making
remarks on a mouth should be careful lest
they put their foot in It,.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

SOME people speak of Hills Southern
trip as swinging around the circle. This is
no doubt due to the eccentricity displayed
during the course of his gyrations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

ONE of the main uses of the Congressional
Record appears to be the opportunities it
affords Representatives for personal re-
prisals and irate demands for withdrawal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
John Wilhelm.

John Wilhelm, of O'Hara township, died
yesterday afternoon between and O'Clock. He
was in his a5th year and well known throughout
the neiehborhood. The funeral will be held at ST.
Johns Evangelical Church, Sharpsburg to-mor-
row.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

AFTER all, the Number of remonstrances
fled against applicants for liquor licences
will more. nearly approach the number Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
IDYLLIC HUMOREsQUEs.

Miss SEvvENs-I don't know whether
I'll take those shoes or not.
Salesman-They can De sent by mail.
Miss Sevvens Can they? Then III take them
Puck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

WE are more than half way through
March-weather OF no.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

CHARGES should be pushed against men
supposed to have sold their votes and the
alleged purchasers Of the same should in no.
wise be forgotten or overlooked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
'T'M man of few words, but what say

Twas thus 1 remarked at our family jar;
''Tbat is SO. :" said my wife, ''but where, nobody
knows;
Though what is the odds? for 1t doesn't go far!''
-Neoo York Herald.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

Trusts That Are Not Made in Heaven.
Chicago Tribune.]
The Match Trust has collapsed. 1t was
doomed from the beginning. Match Trusts
are not made In heaven.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

New York RecOrder.J
President Carnots approval of the Franco
American treaty negotiated by Minister
Reid is another triumph for the great policy
of reciprocity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
Where is the Col Phoebe Couzinsq

Chicago Tmes.l
If we have to fight for those sealskins the
women of America should form an army of
amRzons where's Colonel Phne Couxinsf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

objections raised against. the weather than
was expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

'IsN'T that strengthening eagle on
the new coinsp''
''Yes. 1t is evidently step toward the freak
coinage Of silver. Washington Star.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19

THE State Department has been informed
of the resignation of Jules Wegmann, Vice
Consul of Switzerland, at Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-19
ESTABLISHED FEBRUARY, s, 1876

Vol. A. No 4l-Entered at Pittshurg Postofhce
n ovember, IsS7, as second-class matter.