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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
sELF-supPoRr1NG CLEANLINESS.

TBE DISPATCH recently published the
opinions of gentleman who is convinced
not only that municipal baths are neces-
sity but that it is of equal importance they
should be free to all He argued that even
if established on this basis they would be a
profitable investment for the city, by
reason of the increased health and
lessening of disease which they would
bring.
This view that municipal baths are a
necessity for the welfare of any well reg
ulated community, and especially for a
city which has such grimy occupations and
so sooty an atmosphere as has Pittsburg
is indisputable. Furthermore, we believe
that, theoretically speaking, free baths
would more than repay the cost of their
support But when everyone is crying out
against excessive taxation it will be long
before the community can be persuaded
to adopt an institution which will only
show intangible results for the outlay. On
the other hand, there are many modifica-
tions by which half a dozen lighthouses
could be built in this city and, under
proper management, be made entirely
self-supporting or even financially profit
able. The best system would be that by
which graduated scale of charges; vary
ing from five cents to a quarter, could be
charged for different degrees of accommo-
dation. The patrons of the higher prices
would pay for the loss, if there were any,
from the visitors who preferred the lower
rates, and the average charges would well
balance expenses.
This is plan successfully carried out
time and again in other places under SINH
lar but less favorable conditions, and there
is no reason why it should not be promptly
adopted here. There are thousands in
this city who would be only too ready to
make use of such facilities, while their
absence is a constant danger to the health
of all. Of course, the success of such a
scheme would largely depend on the skill
and integrity of the men in charge, and it
would be worse than useless to attempt to
carry it out with any but the best manage
ment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
Obituary Notes.

~ JAMES MCLAREN, . millionaire lumberman,
died at Buckingham, Ont, Wednesday, aged "a
years.
EDDIE GLENN, one of the best-known baseball
fielders In the country, died Wednesday at Rich
mond, Va.
GENERAL MARCOS CARRLLo. commanding the
Mexican troops. sent out to fight the Yaqui
Indians, died yesterday in Sonora
PROF. wnbIAM M. NEvIN. LII. D., Professor
of English Literature and Bellies Letters in Frank
Mn and Marshall College died yesterday evening at
lancaster aged S5 years, DR.. Neyin has been con-
nected with the college for 81 years.
EDWARD E. BKYNoN, one of the oldest Young
stown puddlers. who began working furnace 80
wears ago at the plant of Brown. BonneIl & Co.,
and was of the organizers of the Sons of
Vulcan, died Wednesday of pleurisy, aged 65.
DIR. JAMES L. GILLESPIE. aged 7s one of the
most prominent physicians in West Virginia. died
at Sistersville Wednesday night At one time he
was Lieutenant of Engineers In the United States
Army and served In the Government surveys of
Louisiana.
WILLIAM ELLIOTT. one of the pioneer manu-
facturers of Steubenville. died there Thursday In
his SD year. He was born in Lancaster, Pa,
July o. 1SOs. He was a prominent Mason and
Knight Templar. His widow aud two children
survive. John q. Elliott Of Allegheny Is brother
JOHN ErrRISGHAM. aged IS years, died at his
home In Minersville, Pa, yesterday. He was n
native of England. and lived In Schuylkll county
over 20 years. He opened the first colliery In the
neighborhood, and Tor many years was Supertu-
tendent OF Colieries In the Branchdale district He
was the first mine inspector appointed under the
law creating that ofice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
TERMS OF THE DIsPATCH.
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IL
MILLAGE THE QUESTION NOW.

As the discussion on the tax ques-
ton shows symptoms in several
directions of wandering from the prin-
cipal issue before the voters it may
be well to again return to the same.
The practical and immediate point In the
selection of councilmen Tuesday, is
whether voters think last years allowance
for city expenditures sufficient or whether
they are willing to indorse the idea of the
Chiefs of Departments at City Hall that
S5OO.OO or more, additional, should be col
lected and spent for the current year.
There are several other important ques-
tions which incidentally come up, such as
the manner of making assessments, the
propriety or impropriety of the business
tax, and the qualifications in general of
the candidates for intelligent, capable and
independent judgment upon the different
interests of the city that will come before
Councils
But the voters in every ward will not,
between now and Tuesday-or in
much longer time-be able to arrive at an
understanding of candidates views on
all these points What they can ascer-
tain, and what is of the greatest impor-
tance at present, is how each candidate
stands in reference to the proposed scale
of appropriations. They can arrive at
practical conclusion by pledging candi-
dates to support reduction of millage in
proportion as the aggregated valuations is
increased.
Candidates who agree to this, viz, that
in view of the liberality of last years ap-
preparations, together with the interrupt
tions to business by the building strikes of
1891, there should be no increase of ex-
penses, can sfterward deal with the col
lateral questions. The simple issue now
is whether voters 90 in for limiting the ex-
penses or are Indifferent If they grasp
this fact and vote for pledged candidates
they will accomplish something. This is
better than aiming at much and accom-
plishing nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
DIR. TEED's GAME BLOCKED.
No New Members to Be Admitted by the
Economy Society This Year.

No New Members to Be Admitted by the
Economy Society This Year.
BEAVER FALLS, Feb. l1.-[Specia. Lowing
to the trouble caused by DR.. Teed, the
Koreshan, the coming annual feast day of
the Economics, Monday, is looked forward
to with more than ordinary interest, as sem
sational developments are likely. 1t is ut
this annual feast, or "Day Of Breaking
Bread,n that new members are taken into
the society on probation for one year, but
an unexpected decision has balked Teed's
hopes of controlling the Economics, at least
for time.
In order to prevent him from running in
any foreigners who might work to the dis
turbance of the community, it has been de-
cided not to admit any new members, even
on the most rigid probation. this year. It is
claimed that q plot has been discovered by
which Teed, assisted by members OF the
Economics was to run in several OF the
Koreshans next Monday, and old members
of the Harmony Society view the coming of
Monday with alarm. A strong, organized
effort has been made by these conservative
members to prevent the meeting from being
held at all, hut majority OF the society
voted to hold it as usual. The conservatives
then adopted new tactics, which so far have
been successful, and have succeeded in Sc
curing pledges on both sides that no efforts
will be made to admit new members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
GREAT Is FAITH,
According to the Stories Told BY Believers
In New England

IN NeW England.
BosToN, Feb. 1l.-[SpecfdL] 1.-The Faith
Curfsts had a seance in Park Street Church
to-day, and many remarkable instances OF
cure by faith we're cited. TheRev. Hezekiah
Davis, OF New Britain, Conn.,, told of
German who was regarded as weak-minded
and had disease believed to be incurable.
He had spent $500 In doctors bills with no
effect, then he thought he would 60 to Mr.
Davis church and be cured by faith. The
moment he entered the door before he had
time to make his wishes known he was
cured.
Mrs. Davis told of faith cure man who
ran dangerous machine with which no one
else would have anything to do because SO
many had been injured by it, For three
years he has run that machine without fear
or injury. He says: "God tells me when.
ever there is to be a break, and 1 get out OF
the way In time" a
The speaker had been threatened with
arrest by the authorities of New Britain for
treating child sick with typhoid fever, ana
they threatened to take the child from the
parents beca use they refused to have doc
age, believed in faith cure, and when q
doctor was brought In the child would spit
the qulnine he gave out OF her mouth rs
soon as his back was turned. The result was
that the child was cured, although lying Tor
long time at the point of death. Once
Satan entered the house and for moment
the mother lost faith, but prayer drove the
enemy out and the mother was restored TO
her allegiance.
Mr.. Davis told of a Mrs. Teusale, one Of
whose crooked limbs was made straight IN
three minutes by prayer alone. No one who
has had aith in the Lord has ever had the
grip. "The Lord is stronger than the grip
every time" said he.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
THE NEW AMERICAN DUCHESS
Tho Wedding OF Duo de la Rochefoucault
Completed at Gay Paris.

Completed at Gay Paris.
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE civil marriage Of Duo
de Ia Rochefoucauld and Miss Matte Mitch
ELL daughter of Senator Mitchell, of Oregon,
took place yesterday at the Marie of the
Seventh Arondissement, and to-day the re-
ligious ceremony was performed at the
church of st. Clothilde, q modern fashion
able church short distance from the Dukes
residence in the Rue de Bellechasse.
The ceremony took place at noon. The
brides dress was Of plain ivory satin, edged
with orange blossoms. The corsage was
composed OF narrow pleats, edged at the top
with orange blossoms. The sleeves were
close-httipg to the elbows and puffed from
there to the shoulders. The sash was Of em-
pire white satin, and the brides neck was
covered with old point d. Alencion lace, fall
ing over the corsage to the waist. The dress
was covered with a long veil of tulle, fast
ened at the top of the head by Henry vi.
coronet of orange blossoms. Miss Meyer,
daughter OF the late General Meyer, q. S. A,
was the maid of honor.
Minister Whitelaw Reid and the bride
were the first of the wedding party to enter
the church. They were followed by the
Duke de Ia Rochefoucauld, escorting his
mother, the -Dowager Duchess de la Roche
foucauld; Baron de Streuve, the Russian
Minister to Washington, and Mrs. Mitchell,
the mother of the bride, and the Duke de Ia
oucauld-Doudeauville and the Ouch
ess de Luynes. Then came Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid, escorted by Count de la Rochefoucauld
and escorted by Count de la Valette.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
AFTER THE B. AND O.
Two Bills Aimed at This Corporation Are
Before the MARYLAND Legislature.

Two Bills Aimed at Ih1S corporation Are
Before the Maryland Legislature.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Feb. u.-[SpectaL 1.-The
Ways and Means Committee reported fav-
orably to-day two bills aimed at the Balti-
mere and Ohio Railroad. The object
is to compel the company to yield it's prop
erty for taxation. The original charter was
granted in 1926 1t was explicitly stated that
company property should be free from taxa
tion. This clause the United States Supreme
Court held to be in the nature of q contract,
and hence the State has been unable to get
any revenue from the company. Now it is
proposed to compel surrender.
The two bills are accompanied by
unanimous report of the committee. and in
these the reasons are fully given. The pro-
visions of one bill is to amend the charter of
the Belt Line Railroad Company ian under
ground railway built by B. & o. capital and
which is to connect with the Philadelphia
extension) so as to prohibit that company
from allowing the use OF the tunnel to the
Baltimore and Ohio, unless the lat
ter shall insist its exemption from
taxation. The other provides for
the taxation of the 100000 shares of the sl0,-
600 900 increase OF capital stock issued by
the stockholders last October. The railroad
company will appeal to the courts if the
bills are passed, claiming that they are un-
constitutional.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
pAR1MourH,s TROUBLE.
Strong limitations That President Bartlett
Has Fallen From Grace.

Has Faiien From Grace.
BosroN, Feb. 1l--[SpeciaL 1.-The resigna-
tion of Presid5nt Bartlett, of Dartmouth
College, has brought to public notice cer-
tain facts concerning the manage
ment of the college which have
long been known to the alumni, a
majority OF whom have been strenuously
opposed to President Bartlett's administra-
tion. There is an intimatfon OF gross
mismanagement OF the trust funds,
which the alumni have been considering.
This intimation is conveyed in sharp edi-
toraI by Speaker William f. Barrett in the
Advertiser this morning. Mi. Barrett is one
Of the most prominent OF Dartmouths
Young alumni, and he is in position to
know what he is talking about He says:
1.-THE election of three alumni trustees and
their ca rel full investigation shows how loose
1--WE will not say more-are the gravest
RESPONSIBILITIES borne in institutions
where authorities know no public sentf-
ment and who are entrenched even
from criticism by the self-perpetuating
powers of an ancient charter. The Western
loan agent intent on commissions. found "
fruitful field in the straitened purses of
Dartmouti Fairness forbids us to hold Dr..
Bartlctt alone responsible. But he was the
Board of Trustees to- all practical intents."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

that 1T is mere snobbery" 70 exclude the
'.reai swells, from social gatherings raises
the ominous question, What constitutes real
swelldomf Max O'Rells remark, that there
are many New York families who have
adopted coats OF arms on the SCORE Of their
descent from all ancestry who had no arms
to their coats. is worthy OF note in this con-
nection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

The man who set out to cross the At
lantic in q sixteen-foot boat was seized with
qualms outside Coney Island and returned
to go home and get drunk. Some people
who called MIN o fool for his intentions call
him a coward for his actions; but after all
"Sure it's better to be coward for fve
minutes than to be dead for the rest of your
life,n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
Ala for che Rus.l.n sufferkr..

HARRISBURG, Feb. .lL-Governor Pattison
to-day issued proclamation stating that as
an organization has been effected in Phila-
delphia for the relief OF the Russian famine
sufferers, he requests all who wish to con-
tribute money to send it to Drexel & Co.,
and those who have grain or supplies to send
to forward them to the American steamship
Indiana, which will sail from Philadelphia
on February 90 for Russia. All articles sent
should be marked Russian Famine Relief"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Colonel James Grant, Explorer.

Colonel James Augustus Grant, the Afri-
can traveller. died at Neirn. Scotland, yesterday.
Colonel Grant was retired lieutenant colonel in
the Bengal army. He was born az Nairn. in 1877 {:
in 1916 was appointed to the Indian army. and
after serving gaantly in other corps did duty with
the Seventy-elghth Hghlanders. under General
Havelock. at the relief of Lucknow, where he was
wounded while in command of two companies Of
that regiment. In 1903 Colonel Grant explored
the sources of the Nile. in company with the late
Captain Speke. In 1858 he served with the Abys-
sinian expedition under Lord Napier, of Magdala,
and was nominated Companion of the Order OF
the Star Of India for his services In that capacity
He was the author of several books of African
travel. He was decorated with several medals for
gallantry in the field.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

ARIsToCRATIC marriages are becoming
SO much the rule for the daughters of Co
lumbia that a law to forbid them may soon
be expected to appear as companion to
the contract labor law. Eligible American
bachelors should not be submitted to such
disastrous competition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
Kip,ine and Bride Arr;v,.

NEW YORK, Feb. ll.-GSpecfot 1.-The White
Star steamship Teutonic has made only one
voyage longer than that she finished here
yesterday. Her time from Queenstown was
days. ls hours and IS minutes Rudyard
Kipling and his American bride, formerly
Miss Balestier, were passengers on the be-
lated racer. They are going to San Fran
cisco via San Antonio and the Alamo, and
afterward to Honolulu.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

MEssRs H. X. PORTER g. Co. are to be
congratulated on the success which has at
tended their practice for the past six years
of giving their employees cooperative in
terest in their work, by means of an annual
bonus proportionate to the success of the
business and the salary OF the workman.
This is plan which minimizes the friction
between employers and their assistants, and
it is satisfactory to pote that it is growing in
favor and being increasingly adopted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

In speaking of the spiritual side of the
mind, the Secretary of the American branch
of the Society for Psychical Research did
not happen to mention how many of the
eleven per cent of the people enjoying hal
owed their experience to spirit
uous sources We should like to know.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
TREASON FOB BEING A CHRISTIAN.
The Old Chinese Party Prevails in . Case at
Tien Tsin.

PARIS, Feb. ia report comes here from
China by way of Singapore that Gen.
eral Tchen Kitong has been executed
at Tien Tsin for treason in having pledged
himself to support French influence, in hav-
ing become n Christian, and in having
sought an audience with the Pope to facili-
tate the work of Catholic missions in China.
The Emperor of China was reluctant to
sign the warrant. but the influence OF the
old Chinese nti-Christian party prevailed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

Mr.. GLADsToNE's letter to Sir William
Harcourt, containing expressions of ad-
miration for the late Duke of Clarence's
good qualities, is more indicative of strength
OF imagination and kindness OF heart than
of perspicuity in the Judgment of men and
morals
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
An Executor Give. Bond for Million.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Feb. 1.-THE personal
property OF the late John W. Hall, of
Frederica. Ex-Governor of Delaware, is
valued at s5oOoo The real estate will prob
ably be as much more. Samuel w. Hall, son
of the deceased. was granted letters Of ad-
ministratlon yesterday, and gave bond for
81, 1000 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

A SUPERINTENDENT of Public Instruc-
tion rs surely within the truth in saying that
the expenses OF his wedding journey were
incurred for educational purposes" but he
should be more specific as to the persons
who were to profit by the lesson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
A srunifioent Gift to a College.

GETTYSBURG, Feb. II. - James Strong. Of
Philadelphia, has given $4,000 to endow the
Chair of English Bibles in Pennsylvania
College, situated here. It is in memory OF
his wife, and carries with it the chaplaincy
OF the Institution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

COMMON humanity demands that Hill re-
turn to his duties in the Senate, a. there is q
danger that Senator Hiscock viii suffer from
curvature OF the spine il he 10 left much
longer to bear alone the burden Of New
York's Senatorial representation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
Pennsrlr.nia scntch-Irish.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-THE Pennsylvania
Scotch-Irish Society celebrated its third an
it was. Rev. 8. d. Mcconnell, of Holy Trinity,
presided as toastmaster. Judge james Gay
Gordon made the hit of the evening in bis
roast to "The Descendants OF the Scotch
Irish as Citizens OF the Republic"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

ANOTHER revolution is feared in Brazil
from the fact that three members OF the
Cabinet have sent in their designations.
Fortunately little tiff of that kind in no
way endangers the peace and stability Of
our country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
THE postofice authorities would do we'll

THE postofice authorities would do we'll
to consider the suggestion made by CORE
spondent in yesterdays issue that certain
of the cable and electric cars should have
letter boxes attached to them. On the face
of it the only objection that appears to us is
the irregularity of the cars from break
downs and obstructive hose pipes. But
apart from this, there is much to recon-
mend the idea, and it would be especially
useful in conn lection with the special deliv-
eIy system
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
CAUGHT LIKE rITzsIMMoNs
A Weakness for Letter Writing Leads to
Train Robber Hedspeth's Fall.

SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 1l.-Marion Hedspeth.
who was captured here yesterday, will be
taken to St. Louis tonight. In conversation
to-day he ascribed the detection of his
whereabouts to letters which passed be-
tween himself and q St. Louis attorney who
has. he says, done business for him before.
When his wife was taken East, Hedspeth
wrote to the attorney tn take up her case.
and O number of letters we're sent to him in
this city addressed III. V. Swanson.
One of these incautiously bore an inscrip-
tion to the effect that If the letter was not
delivered in ten days it should be returned
to the attorneys address. The latter was
known to have done business for Hedspeth,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
MARYLAND's STAND ON THE TARIFF.
The Legislature for Cleveland's Policy and
Trusts the States Representatives.

Trusts the States Representatives.
ANNAPOLIS, ND, Feb. l-By vote Of IS
to the House of Delegates to-day adopted
with an amendment in the form of an added
resolution to the resolution introduced by
Mr. Laird week ago, expressing as the
sense of the House of Delegates that the
National House of Representatives should
act upon the tariff question In harmony with
the broad lines by President Clevelabd's
message of 1887 and the Mills bill. The added
resolution was as follows:
Be it further resolved. That in dealing
with tariff reform this House has entire
confidence in the Judgment and ability of
the Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress from Maryland, whose views are
known to be i'll accord with the Democratic
sentiment of their country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
Mrs. .Jana stilInaren.

At o'clock last night Mrs. Jane Still
wagen, mother Of the well-known attorney, W. @.
Stillwagen, died at the family homestead at Cays-
yille Pa, aged 65 years and months. Her Illness
had been BRIEF but death was not unexpected. and
her family were about her bedside when she ex-
pired Mrs Stillwagen was model Christian lady,
and her death will be deplored by ar extensive cir
clio If friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12

TAMMANY must be expecting hard
fight, for it has in hand bill to change the
number of election inspectors from four,
equally divided between the two parties, to
three-of course, with the provision that
Tammany has two.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-12
The once Went Outside Its Running.

New York Evening world.l
The Mayor of Allegheny, Pa, on. trial for
extortion. declared that he had mover read
even that portion of the city charter fixing
his own salary. II the office sought this man
it evidently went away outside of its run
nil