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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
THE SLAUGHTER OF THE CANNES.

This being the season OF the year when
rural and urban society unite in waging
slaughter upon mans nearest and most
faithful friend, slight exhortation to min
gle little reason with the crusade made
against dogs is not out of place. City and
country condemn the dogs to death for the
two general reasons of hydrophobia and
sheep-killing Both are good reasons for
canine capital punishment where the crime
is proved; but the death penalty is in
fiicted on the dogs more frequently in
accordance with popular superstitions on
the subject.
The general superstition on the subject
of hydrophobia is that dogs GO mad spon-
taneGusly, when their bite becomes fatal
Consequently, when canine suspect eX-
hibits such eccentricities as declining to
drink water when he is not thirsty, or loll-
ing out his tongue when he is hot, the
weapon of the slaughterer is prepared for
him. There is also a refinement of the
superstition that if a dog bites person in
his young and frisky stage and contracts
hydrophobia in his old age the bitten per-
son is doomed.
With regard to sheep-killing the super
stition is even more firmly fixed that, if a
dog looks askance at sheep, he is enter
tanning thoughts OF illicit mutton. The
consequence is that many sheep dogs have
been condemned to death when by nature
and training their only thought was for
the care of the f1ocks. When the sheep
killing idea has condemned collies, pugs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
MR. BLAcKsToeK, OF sHEBoYGAN,
Says That Mr.. Harrison Made q Good
Speech Yesterday.

Says That Mr.. Harrison Made q Good
Speech Yesterday.
New York Times (Mugl.j
Thomas NJ. Blackstock, of Sheboygan,
Wis, a member OF the committee which
notified President Harrison of his renomi-
nation, reached the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
night.
1.-THE notification to the President went OF
very nicely" he said. Mckinley read from
manuscript, and the President read his
speech OF acceptance. They dovetailed so
we'll that it was plain the President had
been furnished with an advance copy OF
McKinley's speech. I toll you the Presf-
dents speech was q strong thing, and 1t
will make a beautiful campaign document.
McKinley's address was good thing, too.
tariff speeches are more OF less alike, you
kn1W;" ,.%," u..,
BlackStock was asked.
Harrison Is stronger there than Blaine.
Grover Cleveland is the strongest man the
Democrats have got and II he Is nominated
that makes Wisconsin doubtful State, and
that's the plain truth. The Republicans are
handicapped in Illinois and Wisconsin by
the school question, and the Republican
party in the last election in Wisconsin lost
1000 votes by the detection OF the Luther
ans. most OF whom we're Republicans. l
hope they will 90 back in the fold this year;
but we can't tell. good many of them
will not vote the Republican ticket.
cleveland 1s very strong in Wisconsin.
They admire him for his honesty and cour-
age.
Il enjoyed our stay in Washington except
that was not pleased with the lunch that
followed the Presidents notification. These
Eastern lunches don't suit me. There is too
in vain for beer, and missed it very much.
Out in Milwaukee we make good beer"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

ness to jump at conclusion when 1t is
taken for granted that the business OF
ballet dancing is exactly what is suited to
a child of tender years. 1t has not gener-
ally been rated as especially advantageous
to the health and morals of mature
women. Since this particular case in
wolves the performance by the child IN
summer theater during an exceedingly
heated term. the presumption is rather
strongly on the side Of the much berateo
society.
Certainly, since the law very properly
makes the question one to be determined
by evidence, it would be much more i'm
partial and judicious to let it be settled
that way, without leaping vociferously to
the co Inclusion that the profession OF ballet
dancing is just the sort of education
needed by little girl of scarcely more
than infantile years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTSBURG. WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 2. 1897.
PAGES
THE CONVENTIONS FIRST DAY.

The Democratic convention paralleled
the action of the Republican convention
for one day at least by appointing its COM
mittees and adjourning over Unless re-
ports from the convention are more highly
colored than is to be expected, the policy
of further delay will not be copied beyond
to-day, and the convention will reach final
action in the next "a hours.
The strength of the demand for Cleve-
land appears from all reports to be IRE
sistible. When the warriors of Tammany
give up the fight, as reported in the dis
patches, there is really no reason why the
convention should not record the wishes
of the Democratic masses and finish its
work at once. In the nomination of Cleve-
land there is no doubt that the first choice
of the great bulk of the Democracy has
been respected. But as the campaign will
be fought out solely on the great measures
involved, the personality of the candi-
dates will weigh lightly against the magni-
tude of the issues of protection versus
free trade
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
SOLUTION, NOT sTRADDLE.

Some Democratic papers in the East are
attempting to make point by denouncing
the Republican plank on silver as a
''straddle." 1t is true that the position
taken is one that was prior to the conven-
ton denounced by ultra monometallic
organs as pandering to the silver element.
But that assertion was either foolish or
inspired by the desire of the creditor class
to maintain a constantly lengthening
yard-stick; and it has the same character
istic when resorted to by Democratic Or
gans for political capital.
THE DISPATCH has during the entire
discussion of the subject shown the need
of restoring silver to general use on the
basis of its bullion value. 1t is needed to
help out the INSULT icient supply of gold;
but the present attempt to maintain a
dollar of inadequate bullion. value at
par by the fiat principle Is not likely
to prove permanently much better
than the reduction of the circulation
Of the present gold value The only con-
clusion possible from these premises is
that of establishing conditions by which a
silver dollar will circulate on its merits at
par with gold The fact that after good
deal of aimless search for sure ground on
the silver question the Republican party
has arrived at the conclusion pointed out
by THE DISPATCH for more than year is
an indication of the strength of the posi-
tion it has finally assumed.
1t is also worth while to note for the
benefit of our Democratic friends that,
while there may have been some Repub-
lican fioundering on the silver question,
that party has no Presidential candidate
who is capable, while posing as candi-
date of an anti-silver State, of writing to
people in the West secret promise to
vote for free silver coinage. The feat of
double-faced politics is peculiar to the
Democratic leader, David Bennett Hill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
PATTIsON AND BOIES.
A Republican Selection for a Good DEM
ocratic National Ticket

A Republican Selection for a Good DEM
ocratic Natioual Ticket
"a winning ticket for the Democrats would
be Pattison and Boies," remarked Repub-
Hcan prophet yesterday who predicted the
nomination of Harrison four years ago and
his denomination az Minneapolis, "but the
Democracy is not wise. Instead they will
name, no doubt, Cleveland and Gray, the
worst kind of a renegade Republican. be-
lieve that Pattison could carry Pennsyl-
vania. The people are ripe lor any
kind of a revolt, and various causes
have contributed to make them irrita-
BILE. First and foremost was the de-
calls 20 SO far as to say that
Quay sold him out in Minneapolis but those
who saw the Senator take off his coat for
the Plumed Knight know better. Quay
never fought harder in his life and against
such fearful odds. Then the labor element
is dissatisfied, and many imagine that the
tariff has failed to protect. The intelligent
workmen are better posted, but the body of
their class are ready lor rebellion. At pres
ent it looks as ii PattisOn would be the
wisest choice. Boies, though an old-time
Republican, is beloved by the Iowa people,
and State pride alone would enable him to
swing that State into the Democratic
column.
Il was a great admirer of Blaine, and at
first was deeply disappointed when he was
turned down, but on the second sober
thought think it was the best thing for the
country. I am opposed to second terms, but
in this case the party couldn't help itself
If Harrison had been out Of the race, then
the candidates would have been dictated by
the politicians, or rather the men in the
business for the money would have taken
advantage of public sentiment and fastened
an iron collar around the necks of the peo-
pie. We are between two evils. Is it better
TO be governed by the officeholders or the
fellows on the outside who are ready to
jump over the breaStwOrks2"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
CLEvELAND'S CINCH.

MR.. CLEVELAND seems to have what the
boys call lead pipe cinch on it, Wheeling
IHeltigencer.
AT this writing Mr.. Cleveland seems to
have the call on the nomination.-Ptilo del
phio Inquirer.
Mr.. CLEVELAND is making great record
this month as a political fisherman.-Nes0
York Recorder.
CLEVELAND and Gray is about the look of
1t. And a strong combination it would be-
NeW York Wor d.
IT is the Harrison case over again with re-
gard to Cleveland. The elements of opposi-
can't unite on anybody.-& Louis GU be-
Democrat.
The more the assembled delegates confer,
the more suitable it seems to them to defer
to the popular will and nominate for the
Presidency Grover Cleveland, the undoubted
favorite of his party.-Phitadelphda Record.
ALL agree that the friends of Cleveland
have the convention in their own hands, so
that if he shall not be nominated it must be
because of some weishty consideration that
has not yet appeared. Philadelphia Press.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

and cocker spaniels alike to extermlna-
ton, further commentary on its stupidity
is needless.
As to rabies, science has fully demon
strated that it never generates spontane-
ously, but it is always transmitted by a
bite; that it is not more common in sum-
mer than in winter; that its symptoms are
uumistakable, and that the dog should be
chained up when the symptoms appear In
time to prevent any further damage. In
fact, Pasteur has insisted strenuously on
the necessity of doing this with dogs sup
posed to be rabid in order that people may
not be oppressed with an unfounded fear
of hydrophobia.
The proper understanding of these facts
would do away with the present fashion
of indiscriminate slaughter of dogs mere
ly because they happen to be under sus-
piciOn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
PERSONS KNOWN TO FAME.

MRS. LANGTRy won 100000 at the
Ascot races last week.
CONGRESSMAN A. K. CRAIG is very i'll
ington county.
GENERAL EPPA. HUNToN, virginia's
new Senator, rose in four years from the
Confederate ranks to Major Generalship.
THE engagement is announced of MI. Ed
win Gould to Miss Sarah Cantine Shrady,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. George F. Shrady,
of New York.
GEORGE NJ DALLAS, one of the new
judges of the new United States Circuit
Court Of Appeals has received from Prince
ton College the degree of Doctor of Laws.
THE betrothal of Emperor Williams
youngest sister, Princess Margarethe, to
Prince Frederick Charles, eldest son Of the
Landgrave of Hesse, was announced yester-
day.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY at Oxford, O., has
conferred upon Governor Mckinley the
degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of
his attainments and illustrious public SER
vices.
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH is more for
tunate than his imperial cousin, the Kaiser.
The latter paid an enormous sum for a ri
Ndtc Tdilrodu trdln WHlic tuo AuStTldu Em
peror has been made q present Of one by the
railroad companies of his Empire.
THE Russian Grand Duke Constantine
has left Centrexeville for st. Petersburg. A
large crowd cheered him on his departure.
At Nancy, many bouquets were presented
to him and a number OF enthusiastic
speeches were made. The Grand Duke was
much gratified, and warmly expressed his
thanks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
POSTMASTER DOTY INA FIX.
His Affairs Investigated and His Arrest
Follows Quickly.

His Affairs Investigated and His Arrest
Follows Quickly.
NoRwALK, CONN.,, ] une 2l.-[Specia, 1-Majer
Charles e. Doty, Postmaster at South Nor
walk, was arrested in bed this afternoon by
United States Marshal Emory F. Strong
charged with embezzling Government
funds, and the office tonight is in charge of
hat manufacturer Edwin Adams, one of
Major Doty's bondsmen. Unbeknown. ex-
cepting to o certain few people, Inspectors
Thomas G. Stoddard, of Boston, and Charles
H. PsndIeton, of Washington, have been
investigating Postmaster Dotys affairs for
several weeks, and, although they refuse to
give any information for publication, it is
generally believed that there is a very large
shortage in his accounts.
william Alexander, a distributing clerk, is
also under arrest. He is charged with
rif1ing registered letters. The amount of
his pecula tinns is said to reach several
hundred dollars. Postmaste ter Doty succeed
ed Postmaster Joseph Bunning, receiving
his appointment soon after Harrison's cleo
tion. His salary was 81 200 Major Doty,
who is quite social lion, obtained his title
by promotion co the rank in the Fourth
Regiment of Connecticut National Guards
several years ago. and he is one of the most
prominent men in the city. He is leading
church man, Captain of Company d,
Fourth Regiment, South Norwalk, Com
mander of Douglas Fowler Post G. A. R., and
was once the Cfty's Mayor. His wife is pros
trated over the affair, and the doctors re-
fuse to let her be seen. Major Doty served
through the war and was discharged with the
rank OF Lieutenant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
FAIR PLAY FOR THE BRIDES.

There is limit of jug-handledneS in
the enforcement of our tariff laws con.
veyed by news that young woman of
Scotland who came to this country to wed
her betrothed-who is so busy performing
the work of an active citizen that he could
not go after his prlde-had been forced to
pay duties on her bridal trousseau.
This might be satisfactorily explained
on the ground that the impartial and i'm
passive law knows not sentiment, if there
were not another case to set against it.
One of the Astors arrived in New York
some time ago with such an array of
foreign goods as only multi millionaire
could bring in from a foreign trip. The
custom officials tried to levy duties on
this rich assortment of high priced raj
ment; but the stubborn Astor took the
case into our courts and has obtained a
decision that individuals can bring in
their own wearing apparel without taxa
ton.
In the face of this decision the levy of
duties on the trousSeau of the immigrat-
ing brides provokes one or two pertinent
questions. Is it considered more impor-
tant that the Astors shall have raiment of
price than that brides who reverse the
usual course of international marriages
shall enjoy their modest trousseaux? Or
is it to be understood that if people have
means enough to fight the case they can
win some points, while those who are only
able to set up "a modest American home
must pay up to the uttermost farthing?
Gallantry and good policy alike suggest
that North British bride who comes to
this country to wed the man of her choice
should have just as liberal treatment as
an Astor can secure If the multi-million-
aires can bring in their clothing free the
brides should have the same privilege for
their wedding attire.
ANOTHER PRESUMPTION POSSIBLE.
Some of our esteemed contemporaries of
the New York press are going near to
making an undue exhibit of themselves
with regard to the case of child dancer
whose parents have been forbidden by
the Society for the Protection of Children
from permitting her to exhibit her
dancing on the stage. The disposition is
somewhat marked to regard the inter
ference of the society as an act of gross
tyranny, and one outgrowth of the matter
is proposed case to test the constitu-
tional question whether the Legislature
has any power to interfere with the GUS
tody of children by prohibiting ''the little
ones from engaging in a legitimate and a
profitable business that is not injurious to
their life, health or morals"
This, it will be seen, proceeds on the
presumption that the business referred to
is not injurious to health or morals, and
the whole discussion exhibits the
same presumption to a remarkable
degree. The fact is that the Legisla-
ture has undertaken to exert no such
power What it has done was to pass
legislation interfering with their employ
ment in manner that is injurious,
leaving the question in each individual
case to be settled by the evidence
1t is remarkable exhibition of readi.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
ONLY

do you know what that only mcanss
head that is hot and schinR.
And bilious blues and greens
On the ugly face you're making.
A longing to cut your throat
Or jump In the nearest river.
What do these signs dcnotcY
Why, only q chill on tho
The world is . CHASTITY grey,
And you hate yourself and neighbor.
You haven't the heart to plny.
And you haven't the strength to labor,
Your eyes arc heavy and red.
You sit and you moan ana shivcri
But you only wish you woro dced.
Because you've chill on tho -
81. n. StnS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

AS the result of to-day's proceedings in
the wigwam is practically foregone con-
clusion, it is presumed that the convention
was only adjourned to obtain the price of
more tickets and to recruit the strength of
the shouters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

If the actual truth were known, 1t Is
highly proba BILE that European Governments
would exhibit no slight gratitude to the
African slave dealers whose perseverance
in q nefarious traffic gives the Powers an ex-
cuse to extend their sway in the Dark Con-
tinent under the guise of evangelists OF
sweetness and light.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
BRAZIL'S TERRIBLE PLAGUE.

Business at Santos Completely Crippled by
Yellow-Jack and Smallpox.
NEW YORK, June N.-The officers of the
British steamship Federation, which has ar
rived here from South America, report the
loss of three mon from yellow fever con-
trsicted In Santos during stay OF six days.
Santos" says the first mate, 'is cess
pool, and for one will never go back there
again. There are over 200 vessels lying there
now, more, 1 am sure, than in the port of
New York. Most of them have no crews,
only a watchman on board. It would take
II months to discharge what cargo is in
them, and the Custom House is chock full.
1 saw thousands OF barrels OF -four lying In
the rain and half buried in mud, without
even a tarpaulin over them. To make things
worse smallpox has broken out. too. Tine
real facts are concealed by the authorities"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
CANADA not SCARED

By the Menace Of Retaliation in Harrison's
Message to the Senate.
OTTAWA, ONT, June s1.-Little anxiety is
expressed in official circles over the threat
ened policy of President Harrison in regard
to Canada. The members of the Dominion
cabinet are very reticenr and decline TO say
what action Canada will take If the policy OF
non-intercourse is adopted by the United
States.
From what can be learned in Official cir
cles, there is little likelihood OF the Canadian
Governments modifying the WeiIand canal
tolls in favor OF American vessels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
NO ARHExAr1oH1sTs wAnTEn


for Expr -ssing His Views
TORONTO. ONT, June 2L-[SDecidl- 1-Quite O
little excitement was caused among poll
tfcians here and among those who advocate
annexation as the best means of developing
Canada, by the dismissal from the employ of
the Ontario Governments of Elgfn Meyers,
the well known county Crown attorney for
Dufferin county, because he has for some
time past been identified with the anne xa-
tion party in Canada The dismissal oc-
Cured to-day.
1t appears Sir Oliver Mowat, who is Pre-
mier of the Liberal Government of Ontario,
objected to Meyers taking part in the an
nexation movement, and notified him of his
disapproval. Meyers, who is lawyer OF
conspicuous ability, continued his advocacy
Of annexation and Mowat demanded his
resignation. This Meyers refused to send
to tie Governments. apparently counting dis.
missal. The result of his was the calling OF
a meeting of the Cabinet Council at which it
was decided to dismiss Meyers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
SPEECHES AND FOUR KINDS OF WINE

Set Cp by the Good Colonel Shepard to the
Reid Notification Committee.
NEW YORK, June 21.-[Special ]-Colonel
that notified Mr.. Reid and few conspicuous
Republicans of New York at a dinner at the
Manhattan Club this evening The dinner
began at $50 o'clock and was over shortly
after g. About 30 guests were present.
Colonel Shepard, in evening dress, with
big white rose in his lapel, sat at the head of
the table. On his right were Governor Nc
Kinley aud Russell Harrison, and on his lett
Mr.. Reid and DR.. Depew. There were four
including the Colonel, tasted either cham.
payne. sherry, sauterne or claret. After
dinner there was little speech-making.
Governor Mckinley, Mr. Reid and DR.. Depew
said things that made the company yell and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

IT is reported that many OF the audience
in the wtgwam were wetted by leakage in
the roof during rainstorm yesterday. The
unpleasant moisture was probably distilled
from the sponge thrown up by the anti
Cleveland leaders
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
John C, Newmyer.

John c. Newmyer, Prothonotary Of the
Supreme Court for the Western district of Penn
sylyania died at his home in Swissvale yesterday
morning. Mr.. Newmyer had been in the city on
Saturday and appeared TO be in fairly good health
Last winter he went to Bermuda and at Harris
burg on his way home his mind became unbalanced
and for time after his arrival here he had to be
closely watched. Deceased was born In West
moreland county in 1s4s, and graduated from the
Western University in 1867. He studied law in
Pittsburg was admitted to the bar in 1889, and in
1899 was appointed to succeed General SwetZer
as Prothonotary Of the Supreme Court. He was
a member of the State House of Repre- entatives In
1884 Of the Senate in 1876 and was elected Sem
ator in 1885 for four years. He leaves . wife and
five children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

LIME light will be turned on at the
Democratic National Convention to-day,
and the dark horses will have their best
chance of coming forth from obscurity. But
everyone expects them to keep hidden.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

HAVING given the contract for the
Phipps conservatory to o New York firm,
some Pittsburger mad better send to Eng
land for a cargo of coal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

ADVICE for q disappointed delegate
"Let not the sun go down upon thy wrath ,
lest thou be overlooked in the distribution
of the unwon spoils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

A LARGE-s1zED phonograph filled at a
National Convention and provided with a
microphone attachment would make a most
interesting exhibit for foreigners at the
Worlds Fair, if only it were not too noisy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-22

WHILE the very Government of Ven
ezuela is run on a wheel OF fortune princf-
pie, it is far from surprising that "the only
business at all brisk in Caracas is that of
lottery tickets"