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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
OUR NAIL POUCH.
The Smoke Problem.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
As the writer understands, our city Coun-
ellis are about to frame an ordinance making
1t obligatory upon all steam boiler owners
IN the 10 lower wards of tho city to stop
making dense smoke. As it Is established
beyond doubt that with properly con-
structed furnaces accompanied with in
telllgence on the part of the fireman, the
smoke can be almost totally consumed, 1t
might be well in the proposed ordinance to
------------rvIruv owners construct their
furnaces properly; and, second, that the
nres be properly attended to- 1t would
man1festly be unjust to fine a fireman for
permitting smoke from an Improperly built
furnace. That should be the lookout of the
owner. While. on the other hard, with q
good furnace given him. n careless fireman
should be punished FOR neglect OF duty.
As there is q real saving of fuel when fires
are properly maintained, said increase to be
proportioned to the saving effected, for
economy comes only through we'll directed
intelligence, tie said Intelligence should be
paid Tor.
To prevent smoke from issuing from
boiler furnaces of any kind it is absolutely
necessary that Just sufficient oxygen, or air,
De admitted to the combustion chamber in
the proper time as will unite with the
carbon of the coal, and this mixture must
De brought to the temperature OF ignition
before escaping into the chimney. That
results, without paying an exorbitant
amount for the aforesaid 'intelligence,"
there can be no doubt What is wanted Tor
general adoption are the simplest forms of
furnaces, easily comprehended and sus-
ceDtibe of adjustment.
At the last meeting of the Society of
Engineers there was considerable said re-
Sarding the smoke from domestic fires,
which Is growing to be such nuisance in
the dwelling parts OF the city. The COM
mittee's report did not afford much en-
couragement for the belief that this form
OF evil could 30 easily be diminished,
though ON this score the writer's attention
has, since that meeting, been called to Il
simple device, on the same principle which
met with the most favor at the Kensin ton
Exhibition in London a few years ago, and
which may assist in solving the problem in
Pittsburg. In few weeks a practical
tri al OF the device is promised, and it is to
be hoped that the result will prove what is
so earnestly desired. r. r. L.
PITTSBUEG, Dec g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

THE persons who cry out most loudly
about abuses in local, State and National
government are generally found among
those whose lofty absorption from politi-
cal activity paves the way for such things.
American politics will become what they
should be when the duties of citizenship are
properly recognized by the majority OF citi-
zens. When selfishness and Incidence are
replaced by patriotism and energy-and
then alone-corruption in all its form will
be'po easier in the conduct of public than
of private affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Prof. John Strong Newberry, Geologist.


Prot. John Strong Newberry, one of the
eminent geologists in the United States dead
in New Haven. He was born in Windsor, Conn.,, II
years ago. and was educated at Western Reserve
College and Cleveland MedicalColege Early in 1851
he began the practice of medicine In Cleveland. He
served assistant surgeon and geologist in ex-
pedition to explore the country between san Fran
cisco and the Columbia river This was the first of
several similar expeditions in the then unknown
West in which he served. When the late war
broke out he became very prominent member of
the Sanitary Commission. He became Secretary OF
the Western Department of the commission. with
headquarters at Louisville. When peace rPturned
he was appointed Professor Of Geology and
Paleontology al Columbia College School of Mines,
and soon became the head of that department. He
held this chair until his DEATH having created one
of the finest scientific museums in the country. He
became State GeolOgst of Ohio in 1869. He was
considered an expert with reference to mining
property, He was meuIber of numerous societies
on both continents, and was President of the New
York Academy OF Science and of the T0rrey
Botanical Club. DR.. Newberry is the author OF
many volumes. especially of scientific reports is
sued In the line Of his official duties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

THE ranks of the Salvation Army in
New York have recruited the daughter of a
millionaire. The enlistment should prove
beneficial both to the army and the recruit.
1t is to be hoped that her REIMBURSEMENT of
luxury and devotion to good works may
prove permanent, and be forcibe example
for hundreds of those whose narrow horizon
is ut present bounded by the Functions"
and conventions OF society" The leaven-
ing of the lump of luxury by few such self
abnegatoIs as this one would do much to
lessen the distance ever growing greater
even in American cities-between the rich
and the poor, the well-clothed and the
starving,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

The relish with which nineteenth GEN.
tury men witness bloody combat between
two of their species for a money prize is a
striking indication of the thinness of civil
ization's veneer. After all, the gladiatorial
combats of Rome differed from the modern
prize fight more in their greater size and
the superior courage displayed than in any
intrinsic feature Lf the entertainment"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
CHEER IN COURT

Greets a Judge When He Hands Over to
the Grand Jury a Child Beater.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-There was sensa-
tional scene in the city court room this aft
ernoon. Dr. d. G. Stevens and his wife had
been arraigned for inhumanly treating
little Annie Burre, a servant girl. The testi-
mony was so terrible in its nature that the
prosecution made no argument and Judge
Thompson refused to allow the attorneys
for the defense to speak, holding the de-
fendants over to the grand jury in 81, 900 bail
each.
AS he rendered his decision the crowd in
the court room broke out in one great
cheer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

building of internal waterways Proofs
enough of the financial feasibility of such
undertakings are available, as can be seen
from the article on the subject in another
column. All that is necessary to insure the
proper governments aid for the work is the
arousing of a public spirit that will force
Congress to devote to practical national
purposes the immense sums now squandered
in personal and sectional log rolling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

A NEW YORK paper seriously asserts
that the edict has gone forth from the
European moulders OF fashion for return
to the enormities OF the crinoline. A glance
at any OF Pittsburg's street cars between
five and seven in the evening is enough to
demonstrate that women must either walk
or abjure for ever the encumbrances OF
hoops worn by their predecessors of some
thirty years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

The appointment to the Collectorship of
Internal Revenue for this district took
nearly as much time as is customary for the
hanging of a convicted murderer. But the
resemblance ends with the delay, for the ap-
pointment really was made at last.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

NOTHING could be more reassuring of the
conservative intentions of the President
elect than the positive announcement that a
commission will examine into existing con-
ditions, and discuss the tariff situation dur
ing the recess as a preliminary to any tariff
tinkering on the part of Congress-. There is
nothing to gain but much to lose by hasty
action in dealing with subject SO inti-
maUely connected with the business inter-
ests OF the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
A PRINCETON ALUMNI MEETING.

Pennsylvania Graduates Meat and Banquet
at the State Capital.
HARRISBURG, Dec. 9.-[SpeciaI Fifty men,
bers or more attended the annual meeting
of the Central Pennsylvania Alumni Asso-
citation of Princeton College, and had a good
time. The faculty of old Nassau was repre-
sented by Pro- Magee, who was gwen most
cordial reception.
The officers elected are: Judge John B.
Mcpherson. OF Lebanon, President; Repre-
sentative s. NJ. Wherry, of Shippersburg
Vice President; George Z. Etter, Harrisburg
Secretary, and j. Woods Brown, Deputy
Insurance Commissioner, Treasurer The
elaborate affair. and eloquent responses to
tOaStS were made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Attack on the Geary Law.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-The big petition for
the modification of the Chinese exclusion
act was presented to-day by Representative
Andrew, and unanimous consent obtained
to have it printed in the Congressional Rec
ord-an unusual proceeding. The petition
wants the Geary law repealed, and is signed
by $500 prominent residents of Massachu-
setts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
BEER WITHOUT A STING,

A Newly Invented Chicago Beverage That
Contains No Alcohol
CHICAGO. Dec. 9-Beer with froth and an
acrid taste, but without alcoholic proper
ties-that is what is promised Chieagoans by
the Non-Alcoholic Brewing Company, in
corporated to-day. Its officers say it will
manufacture beer in the regular way from
malt and hops, but the beverage will not be
allowed TO torment"
The secret process was discovered by
Prof. Breschler, who has been experiment
ing on the subject for three years. 1t will
be supplied mainly to families, as its manu-
facturers do not expect q saloon trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

How little the peoples wishes are con-
sidered in the present method of electing
United States Senators is indicated to some
extent by the calm assumption that the
politicians alone have to decide who will
represent New York-and TOR that matter
Pennsylvania as we'll
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

WHEN men are reformed by legislation
Prohibition will abolish drunkenness. But
in this degenerate age it is mainly vehicle
for bringing law into contempt, and adding
to the craving for liquor the zest which pro-
verbally ATTACHES to the consumption of for
hidden fruit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

BETWEEN Dr. Parkhurst and Superin-
tendent Byrnes, of New York. the public
would find a good deal Of difficulty in
choosing at present One thing, however, is
pretty certain. and that is that the systems
of the police force of New York will receive
a much needed ventilation during the trials
now pending in the courts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

ANOTHER crime in Louisiana is charged
up to the Malta. Surely it is more than time
that strenuous efforts be made to uproot
and cast out an organization so alien to
American institutions and SO menacins to
individual freedom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Or Perhaps CIeve-Island?

Philadelphia Press.l
One OF the first things Congress should do
is to pass bill changing the name of Hog
Island to something little more euphonious
ana attractive. Why not call it Snipeland
or The Duckeryf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
UncIe Sans Deficiency for the Year

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Secretary of the
Treasury to-day informed the Speaker of
the House of Representatives that the de-
ficiencies of the Government for the current
fiscal year are estimated at Sl4 1886, $50, of
which SIC, SOC, 900 is on account of pensions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
John A. Nash, Politician.

John A. Nash, one of the leading lawyers
and Democratic politicians of the anthracite coal
regions, died suddenly in Pottsville yesterday.
The deceased was over ~ years old. He was the
leading counsel III an important case that had been
on trial this week. and made an able speech before
the jury Thursday. Deceased was a brother Of
Rev. James Nash. Of the Epiphany Church, Phila-
delphia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Mrs. Mary SNYDER Keatinr,

Mrs Mary S. Heating, widow of Hugh
Keating dIed at her home Rebecca street, East
End yesterday She was So years old. Mrs. Keat-
ing is the mother of ex Councilman A. +. Keating.
Her husband died number of years ago. She WIS
prominent in church work, and was known for her
generosity. The old lady had a wide circle OF
friends and relatives who will mourn for her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Committee Places for Mr.. Sine.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Representative Sipe,
of Pittsburg, was to-day placed by Speaker
Crisp on the Committee of Militia and the
Committee on Expenditures in the Post
Office Department.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
When 1t Rains in Lunnun.

Brooklyn Standarc-Union.J
Wales is to have a new yacht, and prob
ably every dudley little dude i'll "Amewica"
will now want new yacht, in order to be
like the "'deah pwince."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
The Eagle Did Right.

new 1Ofk W Orpu.J
That American eagle who chose for his
alighting spot the peak of schoolhouse at
Allegheny had the correct idea, as the noble
bird should have, as to the comparative
nobility of American Institutions
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
ANOTHER CALF CASE.

1t Incites One Missouri Farmer to Sue His
Neighbor for $685.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. "a suit rs curious as the
famous Jones county calf case" is that OF
Louis Fierer against Thomas Lowery for
SIS, 900 damages for alleged malicious prose-
cution.
Lowery had Fierer arrested on the charge
of stealing calf from him valued at $40.
He was indicted by the grand jury, but upon
trial in the Circuit Court was acquitted. He
thinks he has been damaged S25 700 by Low
ery's charges and asks Judgment for that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

THE DISPATCH Is on sale at LEADING HOTELS
throughout the United States, and at Brentano's,
5Union Square, New York, and II Avenue de
Opera, Paris. France.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

The Byrnes-Parkhurst ink-slinging has
degenerated into mud-slinging, which, of
course, is the natural outcome of all slum
controversies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

THAT blizzard may be expected to ma
terialize in unmistakable shape so soon as
the weather prophets take to predicting
something else.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

DESERVING pensioners would profit no
less than the nation by q bona f1de scrutin-
ization Of the. pension list to weed out i'm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

The more the question of constructing
canals is discussed the more evident be.
come the advantages to be secured from the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER
Writes on clergymen's duties when
asked to tie wedding knots.
Here Are a Few Other Features:

Here Are a Few Other Features
MINISTER PHELPS.
Frank G. Carpenter tells how he has
covered himself with glory by his work
at the German Capital
WIDOWS OF ROYALTY:
The Baron De Grimm sends some beauti-
full portraits from the latest photographs
OF the Imperial women in sorrow in
Europe
NETTING OUT JUSTICE:
Howard Fielding reels of funny yarn
illustrative OF the peculiar trait of hu-
man character.
LADY VERNER'S FLIGHT
The climax of the Duchess great story
reached this week. Intelligent synop-
sis of previous chapters, thus giving the
story complete.
THE ISLE OF MAN:
Edgar l. Wakeman rides around it and
tell of its beautiful scenery and its an
tique people.
hEAD1NG IdG b1bL5.
Rev. George HODGES advises those IA
milla I with the Scriptures to read it
again in German, Hebrew or some other
unfamiliar tongue.
EVERY DAY SCIENCE:
The latest discoveries and new applica-
tions of old principles to the various
modern industries. New things in cleo
tricity.
GOSSIP OF GOTaAM:
Charles Theodore Murray sends a col
umn OF interesting gossip gathered on
the streets of New York.
FOOTBALL HEROES:
Why the feminine heart goes all a-flutter
at the sight OF the Drawn and brain OF
the popular arena.
SOME NEW MUSIC:
Score for laughing polka that is Just
out and is going TO make hit.
OUR BONANZA IN TIN:
Latest reports from the new crusher in
the Back Hills district, with an estimate
OF the outlook
CoUNTERFEITs IN SILVER:
The Columbian half dollar will pay the
skillful outlaws big even if they use the
pure metal in their reproduction.
THE OLD DRURY:
Some interesting facts about Pittsburg's
first tneater gathered from the early
court records.
THE COMIC ARTISTS:
Some reproductions of the pithy and
humorous drawings OF the publications
for this week.
A LITTLE AGITATOR:
Something about the girl who is Presi-
dent of the Anti-G Ferry Society, and who
will lobby at Albany this year.
OIL FIELD NEWS:
Special reports from the various wells
and new territory that will keep the pro-
ducers busy.
MUSIC AND ART:
All the news in local circles and res
ume of what is going on in the world at
large.
REVIEW OF SPORT:
Discussions of the Goddard-Maher fight
the baseball prospects and 9th er topics
in the sporting line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE, ROOM "a,
TRIBUNE BUILDING. NEW YORK. where
complete files OF THE DISPATCH can always be
ipund.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Obituary Notes.

COLONEL JOHN RYAN, who fought with Sam
Houston for Texas Independence, died . pauper
In the Kansas City Hospital Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

THERE is nothing like discussion of
the currency question so bring out the ig-
norance on current topics prevalent among
the practical politicians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
BROUGHT A RAILROAD TO TIME.

A Missouri Tax Collector Locks a Locomo-
tive Tight to the Rails.
CLINTON, Mo-, Dec. 9.-County Collector
Trone sent one of his helpers to the Kansas
City, Osceola and Southern Railway yesrer-
day evening, and locked q freight engine to
the rails TO force the company to pay its
taxes for the year.
The company promptly wired n P. Ears,
n banker, to pay the taxes. He did so, and
the engine was released.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
Would Be Death to the Dudes.

WOuIu De DeItu % tLe Duues'
Omaha World HeraId.I
Why doss notsome one invent q smokeless
cigarettef
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

Cor. SmithIieId and Dlamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House, IS
and so Diamond Street, New Dispatch
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

''MY recollection of Pittsburg apart from
the smoke and dirt" said an Englishman to
me in London last summer, sis a city on
fiat with raw hillsides sticking up here ana
there like the skeleton and ribs of huge
yellow beast. Why don't you plant some
grass on the bare spots? Look at what has
been done in the way of terraces in this
country, at Richmond, below the Star and
Garter restaurant, for instance" 1, too,
have often wondered why something was
not done to make these hillsides little
slightly, and l am glad to hear that Chief
Bigelow has some plan under advisement in
which he will seek to cooperate with the
OWNERS of the property.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
CATTLE DYING IN DR0VEs.

FrlghIluI consequences OF the Long Ur0uth
in Parts of New Mexico.
DENVER, COL, Dec. ga prominent cattle
man from Northwestern New Mexico, just
arrived here, tells of fearful suffering among
the cattle of the drouth-stricken district
For more than two years the heavens have
refused to yield rain, so that the water
courses are dried up and the irrigating
bitches are useless.
"At low estimate" said he, 1900 to loo, :
600 head of cattle have died from starvation
and lack of water"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

governments of Europe; but it is well
worth making the trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
BUSINESS OFFICE,

Vol. "a, No SlO-Entered at Pittsburg Postofice
November, lss7, as second-clsss matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

ATTORNEY GENERAL W. U. HENSEL
was in the city yesterday on legal business
and left for home on the evening train. He
is not very busy with politics just now, bnt
is said to be ut work on several important
measures which are to be laid before the
next Legislature. WALTER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10

BEFORE very long it is said that fine
building will be built by the Bank of Pitts.
burg on its lot which runs from Fourth to
Third avenues. The building will be seven
OF eight stories high and very handsome in
design.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN TIE UNITED STATES.
-AnY DISPATCH. One Year. 90
DAILY DISPATCH, Three Months .............. 2 90
DAILY dispatch, One Month. 20
DAILY DISPATCH including Sunday, year.. 10 90
DAILY d sPATCH, including Sunday, m'ths. so
DAILY DISPATCH including Sunday, lmonth 90
SUNDAY DIsPA CH, One Year.................. $50
WEEKLY DISPATCH, One Year. ................ / Is
The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
lcents per week, or, including Sunday Edition, at
:Icents per week.
REMITrANCFS SHOULD ONLY BEMADE BY
CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR REGISTERED
LETTER.
POSTAGE-Sunday issue and all triple number
copies. &C; single and double number copies, lc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
FOR COMFORTS SAKE.

''They we're next door neighbors and ca
had a young son. The other evening they .
their attorneys met by appointment, and in I
psesence of witnesses drew up an agreement, =
breaking of which would cost the guilty one
S1.oOO.'i
s'What was the aRreement?''
THAT neither was to give bis son drum
Christmas.' -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-10
ORIGINAL AND JOCOSE.
OUR CHAPERoN.
She WAS a dainty widow,

OUR CHAPERoN.
She was dainty widow,
Quite popular with our sex,
And as a bang-up ehapeEon
Was the best ever met.
With her around OF hearts you thought,
They were ever in your mind.
Like love she was in one respect
Dear soul; she was SO blind
GETTING EVEN.
."Why didn't you speak to that fellC
we lust passed? He bowed almost to the ground
II didn't want to; 1 cut him Intentionally"
''Why?''
''He's my barber"