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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
MOVING A BIG LENS.
How Uncle Sans Star-Gazers Ae-
complished a Delicate Task.
SUPPLYING A NATION WITH TIME.
Wonders to Be Shown by the Government
observatory at the Fair.
ASTRONOMY IN THE MODERN STAGE
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE prslArc

rcoRRKsPoNDENcE OF THE prsPArcH.,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-Government
star-gazers have been having grest time
moving into the new Naval Observatory.
which is the most beautiful building for
astronomical purposes in the world.
situated on the heights overlooking Wash
ington from the northwest Naturally. the
transfer from one place to another of in
stuments so delicate that finger must not
ordinarily be allowed to touch them. lest
their adjustment be spoiled, is attended
with no small difficulty. But the article
which required the greatest care iE its re-
moyal was the object lens of the famous
equatorial telescope.
Until the lenses for the Lick Observa.
tory in California were made this was the
largest one in America, being 26T inches
in diameter. 1t cost $50, 900. This precious
thing was wrapped in the softest of old
linen sheet, packed in box between mat
tresses, and conveyed in spring wagon at
funeral pace over four miles of road up
hill and down, reaching its destination
safely. The new observatory will have
eight telescopes, two of which the public
will be permitted to use for amusement.
one of these having 5-inch and the other
9K-inch glass.
To Exhibit at the Fair.
The exhibit of the Naval Observatory at
the Worlds Fair will include a 5-inch
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
THE GERMAN CRISIS,
Statesmen to Meet on Tuesday
to Discuss the Immense
Army Bill.
BISMARCK NAY BE THERE.
The North and South German Fac
tions of the Socialists.
A VAIN STRUGGLE FOR HARMONY.
tronclad Laws Against Emigration to
America Are Proposed.
THE EY-NUINnFII 0pic pTTTFp ppMIpVc
BISMARCK NAY BE THERE.
4 VAIN STRUGGLE FOR HARMONY.
trOnclad Laws Against Emigration to
America Are Proposed.
THE EI-CHANCELLORS BITTER REMARKS
rcoRREsroNprNcE OF THE DISPATCH,

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DIsPArcH1
BERLIN, Nov. 81 will be among mer
who will look upon me as a Pariah.
This was bitter utterance from the lips
of the Iron Chancellor, when asked if be
would take his seat in the German Reich.
stag November p. But there are those
who believe he will be present to speak
against the Government, and to throw his
mighty influence against the very princi.
piles which he himself advocated, initiated
and carried into effective operation under
The aged Kaiser.
The Reichstag, which convenes in a few
days at the call of the young Emperor, has
been in existence for about six years now,
and during that time, by elections only,
has made q number of decided changes.
But, on the whole, it has been exceedingly
friendly to the reforms in education, in
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repeated with an effectiveness OF dreamed
of in that early period.
THE WHITE HOUSES HISTORY.
More Than 100 Years Have Passed Since
the Building Was Begun

VI
the Building Was Begun
Chicago Tribune.j
The cornerstone of the White House was
laid on October 13 1892. The Commission
ers had on the previous 14th of March
advertised for plans for Presidents
house, and on the 10th of July they held a
meeting in Georgetown and examined the
plans that had been submitted.
As is part of local history now, they ac-
cepted the plan of James Hoban, Dublin
architect, who had made designs Tor the
Presidents house, framed, it is said, in the
model of the mansion of the Duke of Lem
ster at Dublin, the palace of royalty in Ire
land. The stone was in part quarried at
Aqua Creek and brought to new wharf,
built for the purpose near the foot of Seven
teenth street, but obstinate David Burns, as
Washington called him, refused to allow the
wagons to pass over his ground in carrying
the stone to the site of the White
House. He abused Mr.. Hoban
roundly, and if the City Hall had
been built and present legal fashions then
prevailed he would have COTTON out an in
junction, but it is doubtful if there was then
Judge nearer. than Upper Marlboro or
Annapolis; SO despite Burns opposition the
stone was carted through his place and the
White House rose. No memorial of the
ceremonial of laying the cornerstone has
been discovered. 1t is certain that the
Virginia Free Masons, who had in 1871
laid one cornerstone of the District of
Columbia, and who in 1898 assisted in lay
ing the cornerstone of the Capitol. did not
participate in laying the cornerstone of
the White House. 1t was probably laid by
Maryland Masons.
The building began to rise, however, and
in eight years was ready for occupancy. The
donations of Maryland, S72, 900, aud of Vir-
ginia, $4,000, assisted to pay for it, and in
April, 1900, four months after Washington's
death, Congress appropriated SIS, 900 to pay
for the furniture Thenceforward it became
the chief mansion in the nation. From the
time when Mrs. John Adams hung the
family wash in the East Room to dry to the
sad event lately chronicled, it has been a
home set upon a hill to be seen by all. 1t
has had the fortune of the humblest homes
in the land-marrlage, births and deaths.
Its joys and sorrows have a wide echo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
The French Stage,

Some curious facts about the history of
the Paris theaters during and immediately
after the war of 1901 will be brought out
for the first time in history of that period,
written by Albert Soubies. 1t is surprising
to learn, for instance, that during the first
siege of Paris by the Germans both the
Ambigu and the Beaumarchais gave per-
formances almost daily, which were gener-
ally profitable. While the commune was
holding full sway and devastating the ILL
fated city the Gymnase closed its doors only
on Good Friday
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The Crisis Near at Hand.

tty.
The Crisis Near at Hand.
The end is, however, near for critics in
Germany agree that the new military
measure, concerning which there has been
until now the greatest secrecy. will not
secure the approval of the Reichstag. This
means dissolution, for the Emperor will
n9s bI,on defeat in his pet scheme
dissolve the Reichstag a dozen times if
necessary, but pass the measure. I"
This dictum of the Emperor has become
the shibboleth of the Ministry, and no
stone will now be left unturned to perform
the Kaiser's will.
The clerical element in the Reichstag
will fight it because it is part OF the policy
of the Trinle Alliance, and no measure in
which Italy has an interest will receive the
Endorsement of that wing of the Reichstag
But they have no Windhorst to lead them
now, and their opposition will, under any
circumstances be weak.
Then there is the prospect, too, that the
Socialist faction, which is exceedingly
strong, will be divided, and will make
union on any measure impossible. Division
there means strength for the Ministry
Liebknecht will lead the extreme wing of
the Socialists. He is the North German
representative, and, if anything, must be
classed as an Internationalist. as Marxist,
a man who loves his theory of social reform
for the world better than he loves his coun-
try.
A Division of the Socialists.
Vollmar, of South Germany, is more con-
servative, and has a strong following among
the Socialists. In fact, the Ministry looks
for division of that party into North
German" and South German" under the
leadership of the two men mentioned
Bebel, the orator of the party, stands be-
tween the two, vainly endeavorng to bring
about harmony. He is queer mixture of
the demagogue and statesman. At times
when addressing the Socialists of Berlin,
he draps almost into anarchistic utterances
In the Reichstag, again, his oratory is oc-
caslonallv as forceful and effective as was
ever that of Bismarck. He is the Demos
themes of his party on the floor Of the
Reichstag
Singer is the moneyed man of the Social
ist party, and as he handles the funds of
that organization, now on deposit with the
Bank OF England, is no weak factor In its
councils. In all Likelihood he will lean to
the vollmar wing of the party. Auer,
another Socialist leader, is known as a
trimmer" He fits himself to events and
the popular demands, instead OF taking the
initiative in any movement But the Lib
eral element Ia the Reichstag is composed
of set of staid business and professional
- cher with those WIN
might be termed the ''out-and-out Minister
ialists," the hopes of the Kaiser rest
Absorbing Public Opinion.
The army bill debate will, howeT old
the public attention for month ne,
and its provisions are neces 90 no
1nentous interest To pas Ls ter
briefly, it may be said f.a ent
is but the beginning o. N ma
ment on the part ift Pr. Ny,
members Of the TTi i'iaE A4y use
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
Quite. a Magnifer,

A lens for the detection and study of the
bacillus of cholera consumption, and other
kindred diseases, has just been made for q
foreign scientist, by an Englishman. When
bromide of naphthaline, and shows the
microbes msguiied to 10, Oso times their act
ual size,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
Age has Its Comnansations.

THE lille of a woman" says Jenny june,
previous to the existence Of womau's
clubs closed generally at the age Of %
remember remark which was once made
about Indy upon whom a gentleman was
calling and who invited him to come and
celebrate her 25th birthday. He replied:
i am glad to know you are 25, for draw
the line there; never call upon u lady
alter she is 25 The lady answered: I
begin to see that age has its compensa-
tfons.'"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20
Investigating a Seance.

TWO members OF the WOmen's Press Club,
which is causing considerable amusement
among the friends of those interested.
Both had been detailed to write up a
spiritualistic meeting at which a woman
medium and the spirit of Ichabod, de-
parted redskin, did some tampering with
the past or future of the devout that saVored
greatly of the marvellous.
The two newspaper women's curiosity
was wrought to the highest pitch:
I'D like to try it myself. but if I'd go
up to ask question somebody would be
sure to recognize me, said the first news
paper woman, who is of an inquiring Turn
Of mind.
Tell me something to ask and I'll 90.
said the second, recent acquisition to
journalism.
"WelI, you go up and ask what I'll lead
my society column with tomorrow. My
leader is up and if that question is an
swered right I'll believe in spirituallsm- -
Up marched the investigator and took her
place at the end of the long row on the
mourner's bench, waiting their turn with
the medium. 1t was $50. Nine o'clock
came, and with it to both young women
visions OF irate city editors c!amorous for
copy" But both were bound to have it
out with spirits and editors. Halfpast
nine came; both inquirers breathed freely,
at last 1t was the newspaper woman's turn.
The young women leaned forward, their
ears strained to an intentness that should
have caught the very Tapping of Ichabod's
wings. The medium arose, and, turning her
eye upon the eager face before her, said:
ut is now 9:30 aud the meeting is closed
for the evening""
Inc two newspaper women went back to
their offices and roasted the meeting to the
extent OF half a column apiece, while the
city editor raised his nightly growl about
late copy and the general uselessness of
women in newspaper Office. And thus
two converts were lost to spiritualism
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20

finance, in foreign policy and in military
matters, framed under the eyes of the En-
PerOr and advocated by the Caprivi minor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-20

PRESIDENT OF Another ASSOCIATION.
Besides being President of the Hospita
Association Mrs. Sheriff is National Presi-
dent OF the order known as the Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic 1t is COM
posed of the wives, sisters and daughters of
soldiers, sailors or marines who served
honorably during the war and also army
nurses of good standing.
The object of the association is to assist
the G. A. r. in its mission of charity; to aid
needy members in times of distress or sick
ness and to look after soldiers orphans
homes It has an advisory board of veterans
and is one of the most influential, if not the
most influential, association of women in
America, its work being indorsed and as
sisted by the G. A. r.
Mrs. Josie Slicker. of Pittsburg has been
appointed BY the President as National
Secretary, thus Pittsburg becomes the na-
tional headquarters of the women's G. A. R.
work.
Mrs Sheriff is one of the brightest and
most energetic of Pittsburg's many philan-
thropic women. Her husband served
throughout the war, and had thrilling ex-
perience in one of the rebel prisons. He is
leading manufacturer in the city, and
prominent in G. A. r. circles. Mrs. Sheriff
lives on Knoll street, Allegheny. She has
two children, son, Charles. who is
student at Princeton College, and little
daughter OF IL, as engaging little maid as
mothers heart could wish.
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The First Contribution.

1t was hospital Saturday, q cold, wet day
late in May and the women of the Western
Pennsylvania Ladies' Hospital Saturday
and Sunday Association were arranging
their fragile yellow tables at the street corr
ners under wide-spreading umbrellas, wit b
a view to escaping all possible raindrops.
At the corner 81 Fifth avenue and Wood
street group of ragged newsboys, with
bundles OF damp "extras" under their arms
and curiosity in their eyes, had gathered
around to sniff longingly at the flowers
upon the table.
ct say, Jack. it's for the hospital, /" an.
nounced one newsy more erudite than his
companions, who with great labor had
spelled out the sign attached to the contri.
button box.
"Jack, I'm goin' to give somethin,
Onct 1 he'd broken leg an they sent me to
the hospital They was mighty good to
me an let's all give some money so when
other fellers git broken legs they kin go
too"
The suggestion was unanimously adopted
and collection taken up on the spot which
resulted in Is we'll polished pennies being
turned over to the prime mover. As having
once enjoyed the distinction of 'fbein' in
the hospital the first speaker was dele.
gated to drop the joint contribution into
the tin box.
That was the first contribution to the
Saturday and Sunday Hospital Association,
All day long the newsboys' interest in the
collection never tagged They seemed to
regard the big black boxes and the good
ladies who presided over them as their mas
cots, for with every three or four sales
made each urchin would drop a penny In
the box nearest or tempt Providence By
saying:
''When sell five papers I'll give !
cent"
In the evening when the booths wer4
closed the newsboys helped count the money!
and were given generous share of th3
flowers they had all day helped guard fro4
marauding urchins from abroad.
Every year the Newsboys' Home sends id
its contribution to the hospital fund and the
mite OF the homeless waits really laid the
foundation for the success of the venture.
Ladies' Hospital Saturday and Sunday
Associations have long been in existence in
other cities. In New York such. women as
Mrs. Elliott Shepard, Mrs. c. B. Huntington
and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt are active
promoters of the benevolenee. The
ASSOCIATION was organized in Pitts
burg two years ago. Mrs. Charles
3. Sheriff, one of its charter members,
was Immediately elected to the presidency
and has ever since held that Office. Mrs.
St. B. Montreyille is secretary. The
avowed object of the association is the en-
couraging benevolent gifts for hospital pur-
poses at an annual convention by bringing
the claims of these organizations simulta-
neously before the public. 1t has two col
lections during the year, Sunday collec-
tion in the churches on a certain appointed
date, this year on the last Sunday in De-
cember. and a street collection on the
third Sunday of May. Last year the
money aggregated something like $4,000
for the joint associations.
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cannot mean any contradiction to the will
of God, nor any contradiction to the con-
ditions OF release from sin. nor any contra
diction to the true definition of forgiveness.
Set Among the Negatives.
Whatever commission our Lord gave to
the apostles it was not such as to leave out
of account the will OF God. Neither Peter,
nor James, nor John, nor the whole apos-
tolic company together, could free from the
burden OF sin any man whom God had not
freed, nor release from the penalty of the
law of God any man whom God had not
pardoned. The same condition which must
be attached to the rule of prayer-'if the
Lord wilI'-mnst be attached also to the
rule of absolution. Ask and it shall be
given you-if it please God. We absolve
you from your sins-if it pleases God This,
then, We may set among the negatives
mean anything that contradicts or sets
aside the absolute and final pardoning
power of God.
Neither does it overlook the inevitsb BILE
condition which is set in Holy Scripture be-
fore the door of pardon. That condition is
repentance. He who would be forgiven
must repent God is forever ready to for
give. God is our father, and though we
may forget Him, He will never forget us.
Every prodigal son of God has welcome
waiting for him at home. However far
away We may go from God, however we
may efface the divine likeness in us, and
seek adoption into the family of the devil,
still God is our father. Though soul were
hidden in the depths of hell, still even in
that blackness God will see a child of His
But the father waits. Pardon tor sins de-
pends not upon him, but upon us. God
has made it possible for us to turn away
from him, if we=will; and to stay away
from him, if we will. He holds out His
hand, but We may not take it. Thus there
is no divine giving without human re-
ceiving; we must first be re-
ceptive to the blessing. And since
repentance is essential If We would be recep-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-07

and that he hasn't peer in the League to-day as
shortstop.
WELL. we are again into that third place, and
well have to stay there.
WILLIAM WArsoN-The ''offcial'' attendance
at Tuesdays local game was COS.
CARGO was late In appearing on the grounds yes
terday, and therefore did not play.
JOE KELLY has made arrangements to play out
the season with the Baltimore club.
HARRY W RIGHT will again manage the Philhes
next year. So says good authority.
CONTRARY to expectations, Cargo was not named
on the card to play In yesterdays local games.
THAT star ball player, George Van Haltren. will
only get s. 900 for next seasons work with Pitts
burg.-BoSton Globe
EHRET and Gum bert will likely be the pitchers in
to-day's home game, and Miller will play short If
Farrell is able to play.
PHILADELPHIA and Brooklyn lead the League
clubs in team batting and they with Cincinnati are
tied for the first place In fielding.
THE proposed game between the Pittsburg
League team and the Uniontowns has been de-
cared off on account of several of the Untontown
players being unable to play on that day.
o. P. CAYLoR, in speaking of Mondays New
York. asnington game, SAYS: Among the Wash
ingtons' new men were Potts. Inks and Daub.
The score sheets on the Washingtons' side after
the game looked very much as If Potts of Inks had
been Daubed over the paper"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-07

Dixon VIII Fight the Englishman, and God
dard Will Fight Peter jackson.


dard Will Fight Peter jackson.
New YORK, Oct. 6-Tom O'Rourke, mana
ger of George Dixon, says that the colored
champion would fight Billy Plimmer, of
England. Tho conditions under which
Dixon will agree to meet the Englishman
are that the men shall weigh in at l12 pounds
at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, the fight to be
for the bantam weight championship, a
stake of $40 900 u side and purse of $500.
Plimmer says that if Dixon means business
he will have to weigh liz pounds at the ring
side. Plimmer said: "ORourke stated two
days ago that Dixon could fight as well at
lH pounds as he could at lis. If he will agree
to these conditions will agree to make the
match for $4,000"
1t is the intention of the Barrier cham
pion, Joe Goddard. to bring about meeting
with Jim Corbett, or get the championship
by default in the attempt. 1t will be just a
Australians manager, deposited 81, 900 as
forfeit with sporting paper here to bind a
match with the champion for SIC, 600 side
and the best purse offered; so October II, un-
less the Californian consents to arrange
fight on the aforementioned conditions,
Goddard will Claim the championship and
stand ready to defend that title against all
corners.
According to all rules" said Madden, ga
champion must be ready to defend his title
when there is a necessity for that sort of
thing. Goddard is the only man to challenge
Corbett who has put up a substantial forfeit,
and he claims that Corbett must pay some
attention to his proposition or relinquish
his hold on the championship"
Goddard says he will also try to arrange
match with Peter jackson, the colored
fighter, on his arrival here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-07
Waits From the Harbor.

, THE Clifton was receiving her new boilers yes
terday.
THE John Morens is down at Moren's landing
towing scows.
THE Maggie is tied up at the wharf to receive a
THE Tide left for the Fourth pools yesterday with
four empty flats.
STAGE Of water below Davis Island dam. 81 feet.
River stationary,
THE steamer Diamond was having her pitman
strapped yesterday.
THE steamer Blaine made her round trip to
Morgantown yesterday.
STEWARD ROBERT MARTIN, Of the j. R. David
son, was In town Wednesday.
THE Tide was t0 come down from the Fourth
pool last night with a tow of coal.
WILLIAM SMITH, steward on the Little Fred was
In town yesterday from Elizabeth.
THE Rescue came down from the pools yesterday
with several flats loaded with coal.
GEORGE McGINNIs left the Cruiser last Monday
to go on the Cyclone as chief engineer.
E. JORDAN'S swimming boat went into her win
ter quarters at Churchs dock yesterday.
THE Leni Leoti is laid up at the wharf for re-
pairs. She will go out again on Saturday.
THE Seven Sons yesterday left for the Fourth
pool with tow of coalboat bottoms and flats.
THE stella Moren came dow.i from the Fourth
pool yesterday with FIVE flats and a tow of coal.
THE steamers Voyager and Charles Brown now
day.
W. W. SNowDEN, steward of the Bella Nc
Gowan, is still confined 10 his bed with paralysis,
but is steadily improving.
= DAVE RICHARDS is back as chief engineer on the
Sam Brown. having been away for lew weeks on
. hunting and fishing tour,
CAPTAIN DANIEL PENDER the Government
Surveyor, left yesterday to size up the river chan
mel between here and the mouth OIL the Tennessee.
THE Local Inspectors rendered their decision in
the Dipple-Mjnk collision Wednesday.
Pilots Gavitt and John Dippel win have their
licenses suspended for ten days.