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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY. DEC. "a. 1892.
TWELVE PAGES
CANALS AND PRIVATE FUNDS.


THE DISPATCH this morning outlines
project for the construction of canal to
connect Lake Erie with Montreal and
New York City. A charter has already
been asked of the Canadian Government
for the International Navigation Com
pany, organized to carry out this work.
Twenty-Five foot navigation is proposed,
and the time of a voyage from Lake Erie
to Montreal will be 80 hours, from the
same point to New York 60 hours and
from Montreal to New York 3S hours.
From an engineering point of view, the
most remarkable feature of the undertake
ing is that the greatest lift in its lock
system is 81 times the height of any lock
built hitherto. The innovation is rendered
possible by the use of compressed air
operating with great speed in locks built
entirely of steel.
From commercial point of view, the
most striking element of the project is its
testimony that private capitalists see
their way to safe and profitable invest
ment therein. There is no talk of asking
for Governmental loan or guarantee of
bonds, and the promoters are presumably
prepared to put their funds into the un-
dertaking or charter would hardly be
asked for. This being so, there should be
no hesitancy about the undertaking by
private enterprise of the Ohio and Lake
Erie Ship Canal. The, feasibility of the
latter work has been demonstrated by en-
gineerS. The amount of tonnage actually
in sight is more than enough to pay
good interest on the outlay. 1t twould add
to the value of the canal above men,
toned and that, too, would increase the
local waterways sphere of usefulness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
hair, and only mention his secretary and his
favorite piano as accompanying him.
WnEN traction companies awaken to the

WHEN traction companies awaken to the
fact that they are the servants of the pub
lie, perhaps they will pay more attention to
the rendering of good service and less to the
making profits at the cost of public incon-
venience. But until the fact is established
in practice as firmly as 1t already is in disre-
garded theory, the overcrowding habit may
be expected to grow rather than diminish.
Stan ding room is a moderate request for
passengers to make after paving their fares,
but they are lucky when they get it in the
busy hours of these days. Public opinion is
getting about tired of sardine packed cars
and downhill runaways. And some day
public indignation will give the traction
companies needed but unpalatable lesson,
and demand the performance Of their
duties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
NR. TEAGARDEN'j DEFENSE.
He Says He Was Removed for Spite, Not
in,


for Cause.
WAYNEsBURe. Pa, Dec. 23-[SpecioEl-Post-
master Teagarden tonight gave out the
following interview: 1.-THE only intimation
have had about my removal is what see
in to-day's Pittsburg papers, and the only
knowledge Of an effort being made for my
removal was what was published a few Gays
ago. Regarded this simply as the vapor-
fngs of some of my personal and political
enemies, ana gave it no attention. have
had no Information from the department of
any charges preferred a. ainst me. Inspec-
tor Dickson was here August last, and
MADE TS;i an. an examination Of the office:
MoGrady, of Philadelphia, during the
summer of '0l, and after the examination
he declared, in the presence of my clerks
and myself, that the office is in tip-top
shape and complimented us upon its man.
agement Inspector Dickson, after COM
pleting his examination, spoke in compli-
mentary term as to the condition in which
report was to the department. butif it was
Of the character alleged in recent newspaper
articles, denounce 1t as false in toto.
THE statement that the postal and money
order accounts were not kept separately is
untrue. The money order account Is bal
anced daily and the money counted to see
that it corresponds. This has always been
done since took charge of the office. The
count book every night, and the money
counted, that it balances. The charge that
postage stamps we're sold on credit
1s not true. The assertion that letter adj
dressed to s. W. Scott was kept 20 days in
the general delivery is absolutely untrue.
The first initial in the name on the letter re-
ferred to had more the appearance of ~
tlan an s. and the letter. 1 believe, was
pla ICED in the box of J.W. Scott, brother of
:. w. Scott who is the father-in-law of A. P.
D1ckey, the new appointeo, from ten days
to two weeks after the date at which the
letter was received at the Office. As shown
by the back stamps it was dropped into
the 'front.' letter drop, while the window was
closed, during the distribution of the morn
1ng's Pittsburg mail. In the meantime
D. W. Scott had been inquiring for the let
ter, and upon its return to the Office it was
placed Immediately in his box and the mat
ter explained to him in accordance with the
facts.
II propose to demand an investigation by
the Postoffice Department of all matters
complained OF. The affairs of the office
are in good shape, and always have been.
My clerks are careful and painstalking and
as few mistakes have been made in the office
as in any otner office Of like magnitude in
the country. An investigation by an honest
and capable official will demonstrate the
exact truth of all my statements. / deny
that 1 have ever neglected my official
duties. have never allowed private or
political business to interfere in any way
with the proper conduct OF the Office"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
BATTLE BETWEEN BARBAR1ANs.
No Quarter Given or Taken in the Fierce
Border Warfare in Mexico.

No Quarter Given or Taken In the Fierce
Border Warfare in Mexico.
NEUvA LAREDO, MEX, Dec. 23-Reports
come from every part of the northern side
OF the Republic III dicating the growth of the
revolutionary movement A battle between
the Revolutionists and Mexican troops oc-
Cured at Coralvo on the l9sh. Ten men
were killed and five of the Mexican soldiers
were burned to death. A skirmish also oc-
CURED two days previous near Guerrero
between the Mexican troops and the rebels,
the latter being victorious. Official infor-
nation Is that no quarter was given or
asked, and in every instance the Mexicans
were outfought.
1t is reported that the Government has
seized the railroad for its own use, and
companies of cavalry have been scnt to
Guerrero. 1t Is also reported that q party
of insurgents made another raid at San
Ygnacto, and went on into Mexico This is
contrary to first reports, which were a part
of the strategy of the Revolutionists. They
sent two spies into Texas to spread the ru-
NOR that the Revolutionists were on that
side, and while the Risz forces were asleep
and the United States forces hunting
through the Mesquite for men who were not
even on the north side of the Rio Grande,
lthe Revolutionists were gaining sGrennth
and pillaging the North Mexican garrisons
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

nation is interested in the maintenance of
an efficient, uniform and thoroughly
equipped quarantine against foreign in
fection. That efficiency and uniformity
can be secured only by national control.
Yet it Is likely to be asserted that the ma
tion cannot have this protection because
Tammany wants the offices
1t may be very instructive to have it
fully tested whether the lives and health
of the entire nation will have more
weight with Congress than the hunger OF
Tammany for the quarantine patronage
in New YORK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
POETRY EN- PEASANT.
POLITICAL TERMS.

POLITICAL TERMS.
1 kissed her once, she kissed me back;
My heart was filed with glee-
That's my meaning. Jack, ~ she said,
For Reciprocity "
Again tried to oseulate
The fascinating maid
'.NO more'' said she, II cannot bear
That horrid thing. Free trade
II rooklyn E11is.
He argued, but could not keep cool,
But said. while mad clear through:
II will not argue with fool;''
The other said: II do"
-EslO York Press.
ENOUGH.
One morn into dry goods store
A ballet girl did stray,
With sample of the goods she wore
When in the big ballet.
She showed IL to a clerk about,
Who quick roll did seize
To match the stuff, and then cried outs
How many inches, pease?'
The CL1thisr and Fslr7lisa~.
She gave him pit of advice
To follow through all of his life.
It was. ''YOu take care of the dimes,
Let the dollars take care of your Wlie.
-CAieIg0 Inter Ocean.
TUE DECLINE OF LITERATURE
The ruler of the magazine
Was anxious to secure
A little something good on the
Decline Of literature.
Forthwith he wrote writer. then,
A literary tramp,
Rejected of, who sent at once
two-eent postage stamp.
Detroit Hss PSass.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
The Gossip of Society.

REV. JOHN MosTYN JONES, of Oak Hill. o.,
one of the leading lights of the Welsh Pres
byterian Church OF the United states, IS
spending the holidays among mis- friends IN
tine city. Tomorrow and next Sunday he
will occupy the pulpit of the Welsh Freshly
terian Church on Second avenue. he will
be a guest of Mr.. owen Jones, OF Miller
street.
MISS WHEELoCK, of Boston, the kindergar-
tener, will give "mother'5 talk at the
Alinda Preparatory school on Wednesday
afternoon, December 98, at 3 P. NJ. Miss
Wheelock will be the guest of Miss Stuart,
Fifth avenue and Craig street.
ALL French children of Pittsburg and vici-
nifty are invited to II Christmas fete to he
given Monday evening in the First Presby-
ter an Church by the French mission There
will be Christmas tree, Santa Cfaus and
other amusements.
The Epworth League of the Buena Vista
Street Al. Z. Church gave delightful liter
ary and musical entertainments in the lecture
room last evening. It was = success from
every point OF view.
Mr. AND Mrs. H. h. PORTER, who have
been spending the fall in Spain, will return
nome about the first of the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
james Phelan, Capitalist.

james Phelan, the capitalist, one of the
best known California pioneers, died yesterday in
San Francisco. He was born at Grantstown, Ire
land in 1871, and came to the Uni cd states when
a boy. He engaged In business at various times
in Philadelphia New Orleans and Cincinpati. and
at III time Of the gold lever in iS4l. shipped
large cargo of merchandise from New York to CAL
ifornia following himself. He shipped the first
cargo of wheat from Ca ifOrnia 10 Great Britain.
He established the First National Bank . san
Francisco and subsequently organized aud became
Vice President of the American Contracting aud
Dredging Company, formed In lS3', to dTedge the
Panama Canal. MIR. Phelan also engage,r In
number of Otner undertakings Of mag .iIude. He
leaves an estate valued at several millions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

The popularity of Wooster college, Ohio,
is said TO be diminishing because its stu
dents are forbidden to engage In inter
collegiate athletic contests. Athleticism
may be, and doubtless is, overdone in some
quarters as a branch of modern collegiate
training. But there is room for moderation
in all things, and intercollegiate athleticism
is too useful in its proper place to be entire
ly ignored with impunity by the faculty OF
any progressive college.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
MARIE wi1NwR1eHrs SUCCESS Or.

Miss AIphe Hendricks TO Become the Bride
of Actor Louis L. James.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 23.-A license to marry
was issued here to-day to- Louis L. James,
the actor, who is to wed Miss Alphe II end
ricks. Mr.. James, who is now starring
jointly with Frederick Warde. was married
some years ago to Marie Wainwright, and
for some time they played together in
arated, each heading a company. After
awhile it was announced that the two were
divorced.
Miss Hendricks, who is announced as the
future Mrs. James, Is a member of the
Warde-James company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
ELECTRICITY ON BROOKLYN BRIDGE,
The Noisy Switch Engines Have Probably
Had Their Day.

NEW YORK, Dec. f3.-[SpecfoL. 1.-The Presi-
dent and trustees of the Brooklyn bridge
are seriously considering the question of
substituting electric motors for the noisy
Pennsylvania is now building a motor
which it says will be able to draw heavy
freight trains at the rate of 40 miles an hour.
President Howell and Superintendent Mar
tin expect to witness q test OF the new en-
gine in about three weeks. Electricity will
not be substituted Tor cable power. The
present system Is satisfactory.
President Howell said to day that lie was
keeping n close watch on electrical advance
ment, and that in time the bridge trains
would probably be run entirely by electric
ity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

IT is somewhat difficult to draw the line
between brigandage, cattie-stealing, insur-
rection and revolution in Mexico. But, from
all accounts, it seems that the present dis
'turbance has good chance to rise to the
doubtful dignity of revolution. 1t sounds
serious i'll this country, but the people who
are used to it must more or less enjoy that
sort of thing, or they would put an end to it
Orce for all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Be1lxnap,s Plan for Be-Election.

LANSING, MICH, Dec. 2S.-Congressman
Belknap asked the Supreme Court for a
mandamus directing the Bpard of Canvassers
of Ionia county to reconvene, and, after
counting certain votes which were rejected
at the last recount, and rejecting others
which were counted, to forward an amended
return to the Secretary of State. Such re-
turn would give Belknap q plurality of 10 in
the district. The Court has the matter
under edvisemsnt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

THE Nicaragua Canal supporters are
threatening to filibuster against the anti
option bill in the Senate to secure votes on
behalf of their scheme. The anti-option
bill is not calculated to achieve the ends for
which it is professedly designed, and its loss
would amount to little. And by the use of
the tactics proposed, the hackers of the
Nicaragua monstroSity would create spirit
OF antagonism to their project beneficial fer
the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
POPULIsTs GO TO COURT.
Their Cases in Kansas in a Fair WAY of a
Speedy Settlement.


Speedy Settlement.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dec. 23.-The suits against
the five Republican members-elect of the
lower house of the Legislature, mentioned
in these dispatches recently, were brought
by the Populists to-day in the Supreme
Court in the shape of mandamus pro-
ceedings. The court to-day passed upon
only one case, that from Haskell
county, where stubbs, Republican, was
given the certificate of election by mistake,
the figures showing the election of Rosen-
thai, Populist, to be correct. The Court
ordered the canvassing board to reconvene
and rectify the error, or to show cause JAM
uary 3 why it does not obey the Courts
mandate. The four cases will be passed
upon probably tomorrow.
The Populists have determined to bring
other suits against the five Re-
publican postmasterS who were elected
TO the lower house. The basis
of the suits is that provision in the State
Constitution which forbids the election to
more than one public office OF ore man. The
Republicans hope to meet these suits by in
ducing the five MEMBERSHIPS to resign
their Federal positions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Obituary Nntos.

Mr.. MoSTAGU WILLIAMS, the well-knOwn
barrsteT of LOndcn. who has neen i'll for over two
months, died yesterday ,morning.
J. NJ. FISK dITccior of the American Exchange
Bank, New York, died suddenly In the Office OF the
President OF that Institution yesterday mOraing.
WILLIAM PARKs 90 years old, one Of the first
settlers Of Stark county. o.. died at WTnOt
yesterday. He was weIl-known all Eastern
ohio. and has held many Local. Offices in the, west-
ern IN # stark cntntr,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

WHEN an end-on railroad collision is due
to the absence of rear lights, there should
be no difficulty in placing the responsibility
for the occurrence. And the party guilty Of
negligence should be made to realize the re-
sponsibiity by stiff punishment for his
lireIiction
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
ANY attempt on the nart Of Republic

ANY attempt on the part of Republicans
or Democrats, or both, to deprive the third
party of all the representation in the Senate
to which the last election entities it will
prove pretty poor policy in the long run.
Americans are wont to resent injustice even
from politicians when it becomes too ylar-
ing. And the third party will surely profit
by any proofs it can adduce to demonstrate
that either by "deals" or "steels' legisla-
lures were "steered" in directions contrary
to the wishes of the voters expressed at the
polls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

IF cholera cases continue to make their
appearance in Russia and Hamburg at
this season, there can be no room for doubt
that the disease will return with vigor
when the winter is over. The time is none
too long for the making of adequate prepar-
ations TO keep the disease out of this coun-
try and Congress ought to realize the fact.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

To hold all the distinguished gentlemen
who have been unoficially announced as
members OF Mr.. CleVeland's administration,
the cabinet will have to be as elastic as the
Chicago platform. Perhaps the difficulty
will be lessened to some extent, however,
since the material that was used at the
national convention is still available.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Pennsy's Pottery and Porceiaiu Exhibit

HAnRIsBURG, Dec. 23.-Deputy Executive
Commissioner Woodward, of the Board of
Worlds Fair Managers of Pennsylvania, is
arranging for representative collection of
the pottery and porcelain made many years
Worlds Fair
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

CoNGREssMEN will naturally find it hard
to indulge i'll Christmas mirth, with the
weight of their responsibilities ever upon
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

THANKS to the good souls of the charit-
able some OF the Homestead children will
have good soles, whose Christmas would
otherwise be bootless.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

EVEN heresy trials have to give way to
Christmas festivities. Surely there is rest
for the wicked at this season, If ever on
earth at all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

METEoRoLoGIsTs are safe enough in re-
garding Paris a. storm center these days.
TIE Chamber of Deputies never meets nov
without stormy scene"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

CIVILIZATION must surely be making
headway in Russia. A single train robbery
is said to have netted over $4,000 to success
full brigands near Warsaw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
The Kaiserin's Xmas.
Amazon River Slaves.
Major Ke rbey tells of the Evil Practices in
Republican Brazil.
XMAS FICTION.
XMAS HUMOR.
XMAS GOSSIP.

XMAS GOSSIP.
Over $50 Columns of Pure Reading Matter
Beautifully Illustrated
AFEw OTHER FEATURES WILL BE:
THE FALL OF A KING:
First correct account of the overthrow
of the greatest Empire of the Dark Con-
tinent.
WEST vIRGINIA COAL:
staff correspondents description Of
the vast possibilities of our Southern
neighbor.
NIAGARA WATER POWER:
Progress of the great work that will
mark an era in the worlds industrial
progress.
LoNDoNs GREAT EDITOR:
Frank G. Carpenter interviews william
I. Stead on the leading events of his
career.
GOTHAM'S XMAS:
Murray tells how New York people OBJ
serve the day and adds some gossip of
the big town.
WILLIE GOES SHOPPING:
A clever little Yule-tide tale in which a
presentbuying expedition terminates
very happily.
WOMEN OF THE CLUBS:
Sketch of a popular loca club woman
aud all the gossip in Pittsburg club cir
cles.
RELICS OF BIG VALUE:
The collection of prominent Aneghen-
ian and the stories taught by the tools of
stone.
CHRISTMAS BUYING:
The amusing, pathetic and instructive
things picked up by one who mixed with
last weeks throngs.
ELECToR jim SEWARD:
Sketch Of the first Ohio Democrat TO cast
vote in the Electoral College since away
back in 1852
STREET CAR SKETCHES:
How the people conduct themselves
on the rapid transit lines and some in
teresting statistics.
A MODEL VILLAGE:
Mary Temple Bayard tells ofa little Irish
town that should stand as an example to
the world.
AMONG THE MANXMEN:
Edgar L. Wakeman says no one ever
locks his doors in the country sides of
the Isle of Man.
A XMAS SERMON:
Rev. George Hodges draws some new les
sons from the duties of the day which is
before US.
ELECTRIC NEWS:
What is going in electrical circles and
new applications OF the mysterious cur
rent.
DR.. TALMAGEs CHURCH:
Bessie Bramble writes very Interestingly
about the debt which is embarrassing the
great Brooklyn tabernacle.
NOTES AND QUERIES:
Curious bits of information for the bone
ft of inquisitive readers and the public
in general.
MID SHIFTING SCENES:
The PittsbuIg Union depot cleverly done
in pen and pencil; its cosmopolitan pecu-
liarities.
LADY vERNER's FLIGHT:
An exciting tnstallment of the brightest
and best of 1.-THE Duchess stories, with
synopsis Of previous chapters.
REWARD OF A GOOD BOY:
Howard Fielding spins a yarn OF an early
Christmas that did not exactly please
him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

WHEN railroad freight rates are reduced
to waterway standards the millennium will
be Deal nearer at hand than it is to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

AN anxious public will be disappointed
that the telegraphic notices Of Paderewski's
return to America omit all notice Of his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
OREGON's BIG SNOW STORM.
The Weight of the Feathery Flakes Crushes
in Many Small Dwellings.

PORTLAND, ORE, Dec. 2S.-The snow storm
which has been prevailing over the Pacific
Northwest for the past 4s hours, ceased this
morning. A depth OF "a inches was reached.
The storm has been the most severe in local
history. River traffic is threatened by the
probable freezing over OF the Columbia
river.
Reports from Eastern Oregon are that
great loss of live stock is likely TO result
A number of frame buildings have collapsed
from the weight of the snow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE ROOM "a.
Tribune BUILDING, NEW YORK, where
complete files OF THE DISPATCH can always be
found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

Cor Smithfield and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing House, zS
and so Diamond Street, New Dispatch
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Was oftenrurned Back Again.

B9ItlmOre AmefIcAnsI
In many cases, the leaf that vas turned at
the beginning Of this year will do just as
we'll for the BEGINNING NJ the next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
UR DiSpatfb.
BUSINESS OFFICE.

Vol. "a. No s24- Entered at Pittsburg Postofhce
November, Iss7, as second-class matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

THE DISPATCH Is on sale at LEADING HOTELS
throughout the United States, and at Brentano's,
5Union Square, New York, and II Avenue de
J. Opera, Paris, France.