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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
PITTsBURG, SUNDAY, DEC. IS. 1897
TWBNTY-FOUR PAGES.
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.

The return of the Christmas season this
wear is rich with the accompaniments
which tradition has surrounded it with as
typical of its peculiar joys. The sharp
weather, which meteorOlogists learnedly
describe "as an anti-cyelOne" with Gan
extraordinary piling up of the atmosphere
to 3L1O inches" means in the older
phraseology "a white Christmas" and
that Is typical of the festivity and good
will Of the cold and snowy holidays. The
throngs in the great stores, the street cars
crowded with holiday buyers laden with
packages, the wealth of Christmas cheer
in markets and grocery stores, and above
all the happy aspect of the people gener-
ally, all tend to the conclusion that this is
to be an old-fashioned Christmas, full of
wonder and delight to the little folk and
of peace, content and good will to their
elders.
Such a season of festivity and enjoy
ment is always to be contemplated with
satisfaction. The best reality in life is
that pleasure which is born of content,
and the mutual pleasures created by the
manifestations of love and good will
toward our fellows. 1t is rightly typical
of the Founder whose name the festival
bears that the truest happiness is to be
fouud by eultivating the controlling SEN
timent of peace, contentment, good will
and enjoyment of mutual and innocent
pleasures 1t is well for the world to lay
aside at stated periods the strife and labor
Of the year, in order to enjoy even though
we family realize the ideal of Christmas,
the temporary reign of its controlling in
duences, and to experience the happiness
that can exist when those influences are
predominant. 1t may be that there are
100 many stern realities in the world to
let the spirit Of Christmas reign the whole
year round. But it is certain that the
world will be none the worse if it can
take those influences to heart so as to give
them greater sway in its constant life.
Besides the general prosperity which we
can perceive in the festivity of the season,
one Of the most gratifying features of the
present Christmas is the good ground for
hope that the unprosperous have not been
forgotten. While we are compelled to the
knowledge that there are many reduced
to poverty by influences the exact opposite
Of those which rule this season, there is
compensation In the knowledge that the
spirit of peace and good will prevails suf-
icientiy to repair partially at least this
drawback. We can enjoy the Christmas
feast with better appetite in the knowl-
edge that organized and universal effort
has been made TO give those who have
suffered by strife or been burdened by
misfortune an assurance that the love and
good will toward men of the holiday does
not omit them. Every human being should
have some reason to rejoice in Christmas;
and one of the greatest pleasures Of the
day is in the thought that especial effort
has been made this year to realize that
ideal
With these thoughts on the high and
sacred spirit that rules the day, The DIS
PATCH takes pleasure in that old-fashioned
and hearty wish-A Merry Christmas to
ALL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Obituary Notes.

Hon. CHARLES RICHARDSON MILES died In
Charleston, 8, c., Friday.
MRS. ELIZABETH SCHUcKERs died Friday night
at MassIIlon, aged "A. She was the widowed
mother OF j. n. Schuckers, cashier OF the First
National Bank OF that town.
GEORGE B. NEAL, q well known Parkersburg
citizen, dropped dead yesterday morning from
heart disease. He lived there all his lifr, aud has
occupied many prominent positions.
MRS, CAPTAIN N, NJ. WILSON, OF Homestead,
whose husband is \ member-elect from The Sixth
Legislative district, died yesterday morning.. The
burial will take place Monday afternoon at Eliza-
beth.
COLONEL SAMUEL MosBY, State Senator, cousin
of the famous General Mosby, and a colonel in the
Confederate army. died at Linn, Mo. Yesterday.
For Is years he has been prominent in the Demo-
cratic politics of Missouri.
WILLIS WEAVER the young man at Canton, o.,
who injured By the accidental discharge of HIS
gun white out hunting has died of his Injuries.
de was q menDer OF a prominent famiiy and
numbered his friends IN Canlon BY tue hundred,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
NMILLAN A GAS MAGNATR

The Senator's Latest Purchase Said to Be
for the Standard Company.
DETROIT, Dec. Ex-senator James G. Nc
MILAN has added to his holdings of the
stock of gas companies in this city, by the
purchase OF the Detroit Gas Works at q
price said to be ss,0o0,0o0. Recently the
Senator purchased the Mutual Gas Works
for 81, 100000 1t is said the two companies
will be consolidated. It is also said the pur-
chase of the gas companies is in the interest
of the Standard Oil Company. The great
monopoly has been for some time buying
ont gas companies in other cities, and it
has large interests in Detroit.
The discovery OF q practical method Of
manufacturing fuel gas at low cost has
made its Introduction at an early day very
probably because of the dissatisfaction
frequently caused by the low pressure of
the natural gas. Senator Mcmillan Is also
interested IN the Michigan Gas Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
MUCH TOO ONE-SIDED,

While the Interstate Commerce Com
mission has taken rather remarkable
course in failing to attempt any enforce
ment of the anti-poohng clause of the law
under which it is acting, there is point
at which it is impelled to draw the line.
1t strikes the present movement to emas-
eulate that section vital blow in the fol-
lowing sentence from its recent report:
"Until the law is made as strong as its
trainers intended, in the matter Of fair and
stable rates, equal treatment and suppress
sion of all favoritism, it is idle to seek to
protect carriers whose immunity under
authoritative constructions of the law
from restrictions intended by Congress
seems one of the most remarkable facts in
current history"
With this salient declaration on the
official records, the movement to legalize
pooling is put in its proper light A law
intended to protect the public has been
practically brought to naught, and it is
now proposed to pervert it to the degree
of establishing special privilege for the
benefit of the very corporations that have
defed and nulliied it. And that special
privilege is to be the maintenance of the
most powerful and far-reaching combina-
tons of the exact class which national
legislation by special statute has pro-
hibited as obnoxious to public policy and
inimical to public interests.
The Commission has been notably in-
different as to the enforcement of the
fifth section of the act. But the assurance
of the railroads in asking an amendment
for their special interest after they have
reached practical success in defeating the
effort of the act to curb their unquestioEed
abuses is very suggestive, to say the least.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

are claiming the rigln to bring shipleads
of infected immigrants to our shores,
Tammany politicians are antagonizing a
national quarantine for the sake of the
new patronage; and it is even doubtful if
the Sfate politicians will supply the State
Board of Health with the funds to make
an effective fight against the spread OF
infection, if it should ever gain foot
hold.
Itis gettine to be time to have square
test made: whether the whole. nation is to
be subjected to a. fatal pestilenee, rather
than diminish. TIM profits OF steamship
companies or the perquisites of politi-
cians
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
CRAMP HOPES FOB ALL coErRACrA
He Says the Report That the California
| Firm Got One Is Incorrect.

He Says the Report That the California
Firm Got One Is Incorrect.
PHLADKLPH1A, Der. 24-CharIes 81. Cramp.
President of the william Cramp Sons
Ship and Engine Building Company, re-
turned from Washington to-day, whittier he
had gone to consult with Secretary of the
Navy Tracy regarding the docking Of the
cruiser Now York and the progress of work
on the war vessels now being completed at
the company's yard here. The dry dock at
the League Island Navy has been repaired,
and December2S was agreed upon as the day
for the docking of tho cruiser there. After
her bottom has been thoroughly overhauled,
preparationsf for her trial trip will be pushed
forward with all possible speed
The test OF this latest addition to the navy
will be made very early in the spring. Mr..
Cramp said to-day, IN speaking OF contracts
for the cruiser Iowa and the bateleship
BROOKLYN, that dispatches from Washington
stating that the Secretary OF the Navy had
expressed q desire to award the contract Tor
building one of these ships to the Union
Iron Works, OF San Francisco, were un1nten-
tionally incorrect.
'I am not worrying" said Mr.. Cramp,
"for am sure the contracts for both ships
will be given to our firm according to law
and right, and am awaiting with ealmnesS
formal notice from the Department to
that effect There has been no delay in
awarding the contracts. It has been the in
law officer OF the Navy Department who in
vestigAtes them, and the result OF his labors
is placed be fore the Secretary. This gen.
orally requires two weeks We are not agita-
ted concerning the matter, and neither does
the Secretary appear to be worrying himself
about it. Mr. Tracy, being thorough law
yer, will know exactly what to do, and we
are content to leave the matter in his hands"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
THE oPPoRTUN1rY1N WEST VIRGINIA

The special correspondence from Cam
den-on-GauIey, West Virginia, which
appears in this issue of THE DISPATCH
concludes the review Of the splendid nat
ural resources which can, with slight eff
fort, be made tributary to PIttsburg. In
connection with the articles that have ap-
peared before, it shows that to the south
of US there are rich and undeveIoped
materials for wealth, which it is peculiarly
the function of Pittsburg capital and
Pittsburg enterprise to exploit.
A single point indicates one source of
wealth that is especially important. In
that embryo city at the terminus of the
Davis and Elkins system of railways, there
is lumber plant with a capacity of
30, O,OOO, 900 feet per annum with a supply
for 30 years. The diminution of the SUD-
ply of lumber from the old sources has re-
Gently become an important matter to this
eity, and indeed to this entire section.
The opening up of new district, with
supplies of this magnitude at every point.
is of the first Importance, and promises
the establishment of great commercial
interest,"
But beyond the lumber supplies Of West
Virginia, its coal and iron fields are of vast
Import to Pittsburg. Connected with our
interests they can be made to extend and
strengthen our. supremacy in the great
staples. Forced to Independent develop
ment, they may create rivalry in which
their mass would disturb if not divide that
leadership. All these things lying within
easy reach of our city belong to its trade
and industry, and can only be permitted
to establish separate existence by the
utmost neglect on our part.
When it is the fact that less than score
Of miles of new railway is necessary to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
CHRIsrMAs is not a time for the vulgar

CHRISTMAS is not time for the vulgar
display OF wealth in providing material for
gormandizing and orgies, nor for the exhibi-
ton of extravagance in the purchase of
costly luxuries. 1t is season of charity, a
festival OF peace and good will. The law of
self-preservation for the nonce gives way to
the practice OF selfiorgetfulness. Would
that this characteristic OF these days could
be moro prevalent throughout the yearl
Now is the time above all others when the
surplus of the weli-to-do ekes out the wants
of the needy. And proportionately as this
voluntary division Of the good things Of this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
A BIG LOSS OF OIL

The Crescent Pipe Line Company Loses
1000 Barrels of the Greasy Stuff
HUNTINGDON, PA, Dec. 24.-The Crescent
Pipe Line Company, whose line of pipe
through the lower end of this county is be-
ing put under ground, sustained loss of
about 1000 barrels of oil to-day by the break
ing OF q section Of their pipe on Blackleg
Mountain.
In order to remove an oostruoting portion
of rock, the workmen set Off n grand powder
blast which shattered a section of the pipe
line from which flowed continuous stream
OF oil uown the mountain side for six hours.
The oil formed in q pool at the base where
hood gathered it up In buckets and barrels
and earted it away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
A NEW GAS COMPANY.
everaI Gentlemen to Invest S100,OO0 in
.TahnstoWn

Several Gentlemen to Invest $4,000 in
JOhDstown.
JoHNsTowS. Pa, Dec. 24,-GSpectaEl. "A new
gas company, known as the Manufacturing
Gas Company Of Johnstown, will shortly
apply for o charter. Tho iHeorporators are
Senator Il. +. Robbins, @. R Miller and G. B.
Hamm, OF Gresnsburg. and John Pendry. of
this city. The capital stock is to be sl00 900.
a large portion OF which will be taken by
Mr.. Hamm. Mayor Rose, of this city, viii
also take large share.
The new company proposes to manufacture
gas for domestic use exclusively by pro-
cess known as the Askin, having been in-
vented by Joseph Askin, of Lima, o. 1t is
said that gas manufactured by this system
will be sold at a much cheaper price than
the natural gas, Mr.. Hamm Mill take charge
OF the new works when started,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

Music and Chnstmastide sre intimately
related. The music of church bells, the
tinkling of sl6dgh bells, the singing of carols
are all associated with the gladsomeness of
the season. There is music in the crisp
crunch OF the SNOW, there is music in the
swish of the ice rs the skate glides over its
surface. There is music in the very air.
But tile bsst of ali Christmas music is the
cheerful sound of human voices in loving
converse, and the merry laughter of child
hoods happy innocence. May there be much
Of it and may it last longi
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

CABS for the mosor-meu on the exposed
electric cars would have been and always
will be seasonable gift. Theirs is not a
happy lot in wintry weather. Passengers
are forced to put up with discomfort, bu c
the traction companiessought at least to care
for their employees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
THE PENDING ISSUE.

The renewed appearance of cholera at
Hamburg and its steady persistence in
Russian Poland, even in winter, warn
this country that only the strictest vigil
ance can preserve it from an epidemic
next season. What measures are to be
taken to secure that protection must be
settled within the next ninety days.
In the meantime steamship companies
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

PREsIDENT-ELECT CLEVELAND is no
doubt reserving those much sought after
portfolios as valentines Tor his friends.
They are too big to be given away in a hurry,
and he will hardly have dme to make his
choice from the Would-be and won't-be re-
cipients in time for the New Year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
General Frederick T. Dent.

General Frederick T. Dent, the dis
ttnguished Union soldier and brother-in-law of U.
y. Grant died Friday in Denver. lie will be
buried in the Military Cemetery at Ft. Leaven-
WORTH Kan. General Dent had been in Denver
for the past four years. enjoying peaceful old age
after a career of energy and movement. He was
born in Missougi in 1870, received an appointment
to West Point from that State and served with
honor in the Mexican aud Civil wars In the late
war he served on the staff of General Grant with
the rauk of Lieutenant Colonel. In March, 1855,
he was made BreVet Brigadier General.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Bra,flsch. Rudolph,s Cabman.

Bratfsch, the noted Vienna cabman, who
drove Crown Prince Rudolph, OF Austria, to the
chateau at Meirling the night the Prince met with
his tragic death. died yesterday Of apoplexy. He
kent secluded for long time after the death of the
Prince mot being permitted to live in Vienna As
the memory of the scandal faded, however, he was
allowed to return to the Austrian capital and he
was not again head Of publicly until his death
was announced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

bring Pittsaurg In close communication
with all this natural wealth, it is plain
that only stupid Indifference can prevent
our city from improving the opportunity
to secure the2 as tributary to her enter
nriSpc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

THE series OF Columbian postage stamps
to be issued with the New Year will mark
q new era in philately. There is no reason
why the precedent of combining artistic
work and historical instruction with useful
ness should not be followed in all future
designs OF the little letter-carriers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
j. H. Crozier.

j. b. Crozier, long and faVorably known
as the agent of the Union News Company and DIS
PATCH at Oil City, died at his residence yesterday
at8:3o P. NJ. Mr.. CroZier had been connected with
the Union News Company for many years. and h IS
large circle of arquaintances in Cincinnati Pitts
bLrg and Baltimore, as well as at oil City and
vicinity, will regret to learn of his demise. By
close attention to business ana overwork his health
gave way some months since, and in spite Of the
benefit he hoped to receive from q trip to Hot
Springs and FL Paso. he returned home last week
to breathe his last, surrounded by his grief
stricken family.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

WoRKM EN- in Ohio agitating for the en-
foreement of a statute demanding BIZ
monthly payments Of wages are evidently
in the right. A test case cannot be made too
soon. II the law be upheld by the courts it
should be enforced, and any doubts as to its
eonstitutionality ought to be set at rest one
way or the other once for all When labor
organizes for the observance of law, public
opinion is with it in all enthusiasm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

EXTERNAL weather is appropriate to all
presoneeiEed ideas of Christmas this year.
But it is the sunshine and cheer of the heart
that are most essential to the seasons
proper observance. And come rain, come
snow, come cloud, come shine warmth OF
heart will always insure q happy, joyful
time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

The world would be better than Il is If
none of fehiIdhood'siiiusionsW were shattered
more pain fully than is the belief in Santa
Claus by the revelation as years go by that
he is only the instruments OF fond parents
and loving fri ends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

Poor Europel Frances Christmas is
spoilt by tine 1mpendence OF Panama scan
dals ana Germans are too hard up to make
their usual Christmas purchases. America
is fortunate, and may good statesmanship
always preserve the lands good fortune is
the ardent wish OF every patriot
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

CABLE slots are breaking too many
horses legs in this city. Constant inspec.
tion of the tracks ought to be vigorously in
sisted upon. And, at the same time, drivers
cannot be too careful and horse owners
should be particular about the shoeing Of
their beasts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

IT is typical of the blind intolerance of
anti-Semiticisn that Sara Bernhardt should
have been subjected TO mob violence in
Odessa. Art at least isSto be recognized as
International, cosmopolitan, and without
race distinction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Good In One Way.
Philadelphia Times.1

Philadelphia Times.1
Why should the opponents Of vivisection
waste all their sympathy on the dogs. Look
at the number OF fieas that as necessary
consequence starve to death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Josiah M. FIske, Financier.

Josiah M. Fiske dropped dead while
entering the American Exchange National Bank,
in New York. Friday. Mr.. Fiske had been a
director of the bank for 46 years in continuous
service being the dean Of the board by many years.
He had come down town to attend directors
meeting Mr.. Flske passing the paying teIler's s
window when. without a word. he staggered and
fell forward He was unconscious anu appeared
TO be dead. The probable cause was heart disease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Jobn Baker. Revenue Service.

John Baker, of the United States ReYe-
nue. Marine Service, commanding the cutter
Seward on the Gulf station. died Friday at Pass
Christian Nils, of peritonitis, aged 81 years. He
service of the Government since 1891. His remains
will be sent to salem.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

WHEN the laws OF South Dakota are so
reformed as 20 forbid Sioux Falls from max
ing divorce its leading industry, it will be
time tor New Orleans to reIinquish prize
fights and masquerades as its leading at
fractions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

Their E is one never failing recipe for q
mirthful Christmas in every household. Let
each ma ke the happiness OF others the first
thought Ind the Punishment OF all care is
intallibly involved in the merriness of all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
The Nicaragua Canal Next.

st. Louis Repubnc.1
After France gets through with De LeSseps
q Co. II has permission to patronize the
great canal enterprise Of our own Warner
Niiier,.. 4. =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

world prevails. stD does the number OF those
good things increase, and the world be-
comes a more and more happy sphere for
the lives of humanity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

EQUALIZATION of taxation and the franz
ing OF a road bill are matters intimately as
sociated. An intelligent Legislature should
be able and willing to do something salts
factory in both at an early date.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

AN English society has been formed to
put down gambling. The heir apparent to
the British throne should be the first object
of its solicitude.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
From tho Stable to the Church.


Someone remarks upon the frequent
changing of abandoned city churches into
stables. The approaching Christmas sug-
gests that Christian worship began in
stable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

Tor. Sfnithfield and Diamond Streets.
News Rooms and Publishing Hozses 7S
and so Diamond Street. New Dispatch
Building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

THIS is a progressive aud changeable
age. But an "otd-fashioned" Christmas is
always welcome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

EVEN man of sixty, and deaf to boot,
can escape from the City Farm. The wonder
is that the retreat ever has any inmates. d.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

EASTERN ADVERTISING OFFICE, ROOM 7s,
TRIBUNE BUILDING. NEW YORK. where
comnlete files OF THE DISPATCH can always be
found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

THE glad tidings OF this season are of
more Importance to mankind than all cur
rent mundane news.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

TuF DTsPATCH IS on sale at LEADING HOTELS
throughout the United States, andaf Brentano's'
5Inion SQUARE. New York, and IL Avenue de
{, POpera, Paris France.