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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8
THE RIGHT VIEW OF IT.

The spirit of fairness, directnesS and
sincerity shown by the Pittsburg Presby-
tery of the Presbyterian Church at its
meeting yesterday, in eliminating special
and invidious denunciation of Sunday
papers from certain resolutions bearing
on the observance of the Sabbath, will
commend itself to the approval, not merely
of the press, which is an interested party,
but of the public as we'll The fact, too,
that the vote was practically unanimous
shows that the few ultra antagonists of
the Sunday editions of the daily papers
who are so bitter and indiscriminating in
their criticisms and characterizations, by
y by no means reflect the judgment of the
grebt majority of the members and elders
of the Church
THE DISPATCH has not thought neces-
safy at any time 10 explain state of
ahoirs in relation to this subject which is
iectly well known to all. That is, that
Sunday editions of the newspaper press
e published in every city in the land and
hat it would be as impossible to suppress
them as to suppress the street cars, the
railroads, the telegraph or the various
other forms of service which have grown
up without challenge owing to the changed
conditions within the past 100 years.
Neither has it thought necessary to point
out that these papers can be made as pro-
life of good as their ultra antagonists
claim they are of evil; and that the re-
ligious agencies which are untiring in
every other direction of well-doing would
exercise far more beneficial influence in
helping to make the papers, Sunday and
Monday and every other day, what they
should be in tone and in contents than by
treating them inconsiderately and unin-
telligentlv as hostile to the benefcent
work of the Church.
All this is apprehended by those minis
tiers of the gospel who have given most
consideration to the subject, and who
know most about the conditions and pos
sibilities of the Sunday papers. 1t was
well expounded by Rev. E. R. Donehoo
in q sermon in this city last week. 1t was
again ably urged by leading clergyman
of this city in an article in our issue OF
Monday. We may not expect those who
have accustomed themselves to radically
opposite views to see all at once the situa-
ton in this light; but we think the per-
ception viii grow upon them.
At all events, the action of the Presby-
terry in refusing to issue special and in
vidious decree against the Sunday papers,
while ignoring other forms of public serv-
ice on Sundays, occupying the same plane,
is an evidence of the disposition to be fair
and consistent and to consider the ques-
ton upon its merits rather than from the
standpoint of impracticable zeal. Time
will show whether this spirit may not
work as much good as the other spirit of
indiscriminating antagonism would have
produced in obstruction to the cause in
which, sincerely enough, doubtless, but
mistakenly, it was invoked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
VOORHEES, VIGOROUS DENIAL
OF the Report That He Had Made Com
bine With Republican Senators.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2.-There was an
unusually small attendance of Senator's
less than two dozen-when prayer was said
and yesterdays journal read. Many of the
memorials presented during the morning
hour were for the closing of the Columbian
Exposition on Sundays
Mr.. Mitchell. from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, made a report in
the case Of the Claggett-Dubois contest,
from Idaho. The resolutions declare Mr..
Dubois entitled to retain his seat. He asked
that the report aud resolutions lie on the
table, and gave notice-that he would call
them up at a very early day. Mr. Vance
gave notice OF minority report which he
said would be probably presented day after
tomorrow.
Mr.. Palmer introduced a joint resolution
to amend the Constitution so as to have
United States Senators elected by popular
vote and gave notice that he would on some
convenient occasion address the Senate on
the subject
Mr.. Voorhees,, rising to a personal question,
sent to the Clerks desk and had read a
Washington dispatch to the Philadelphia
Press with the heading, Senate wasting
time MI y in obedience to Senatorial courtesy.
His scheme to defeat Judge Woods nomina-
t1on not supported by the Republicans he
had counted upon"
Mr.. voorhees, said his principal object in
having the article read related to the last
paragraph, where the statement was made
explicitly and unqualifledly that he had
made proposition to certain Senators that
for their assistance in the defeat of Judge
Woods confirmation he would favor q
movement on the Democratic side of the
chamber to defeat Judge Dallas. of Phila-
delphia. grosser lie than that, said Mr..
voorhees,, it would be hardly possible for
his Satanic Majesty to conceive. Such a
wish, or thought, or suggestion had never
entered his mind or emanated from his lips.
a q O a q
pointment of Judge Woods was, improper
and unfit as he conceived and he knew that
Judge to be for a judicial position, he
would feel himself dishonored and dis
graced beyond redemption If he received-let
alone made-a suggestion to defeat an hon
est and competent man like Judge Dallas
for the sake of getting clear of the appoint
ment of a man like Woods. If any Senator
could say that single suggestion or thought
of such corrupt combination had come
from him he wanted him to say SO. If he
(Mr. Voorhees) were capable OF making
such suggestion he would be proper sub b.
ject for expulsion. He branded the story
as the miserable concoction of dishonest
heart and brain
Senators Cameron, Quay and Higgins said
there was no truth in the dispatch, and the
matter ended.
Several public building and endowment
bills were passed, and long discussion Of
the printing bill followed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
THE MODERN ORACLE

Occasionally a comment on the condi-
ton of party politics is made by public
man which lets the light iIlumine the
situation like the sun breaking through
the clouds that obscured PittSburg's skies
yesterday. Also, occasionally, comment
is made which does not After reading
the following studied deliverance from
Senator Arthur P German the reader will
be able to decide for himself which class
it belongs to:
This is one of those political periods when
things are drifting in a tide no man or set
of men can control, and my idea is that the
most sensible thing one can do is to let them
DRIFT. Later they will take some substantial
form and then action and opinions will be
in order, but not yet.
Without dwelling on the obvious simi-
larity of Senator Gorman's remark to the
oracular sayings of Captain John Bunsby,
''the meaning Of which lies in the applica.
ton on il" we can proceed to the equally
self-evident fact that Senator German is a
very astute gentleman. He exhibits the
Talent of Talleyrand in using language to
conceal thought, and develops a new
genius for profound remarks, the meaning
bf which no ordinary fellow can find out
! Nevertheless, as discussion of the true
meaning of the oracle is in order, we
should say that the able German is very
we'll satisfied to let things drift until Hills
mbition goes to wreck on the rocks of
is own unscrupulousness, and that even
hen he will be content that the drifting
1ail go on until they, to copy the Sena-
rs mixed metaphor, take the substan-
al form Of Arthur Pue German.
We Violate no confidence in expressing
ae belief that about that time Senator
-orman will be of opinion that action is
scidedly in order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
A MAN WHO BREATHEs TOO FAST.
Peculiar Phenomenon Due to a Fall From
~ an Electric Car.

~ an Electric Car.
New YORK, Feb. 2-tSpecial1- curious
medical phenomenon was exhibited to-day
by DR.. Edward G. Janeway to clinic of 800
students at the Bellevue Medical College.
The subject was Michael B. Mccarthy, pro-
prietor of the West End Hotel. His normal
respiration has been for the last three years
152 a minute instead of the normal rate of Is
a minute. About week ago Mccarthy
walked into the college dispensary, breath
ing so loud and quickly that all were
startled. He could not articulate more than
three or four words without stopping to
breathe seven or eight times, ana he wished
to know if the doctors could not cure the
rapidity of his breathing and reduce it to
the normal rate.
81 was formerly on the police force in Bos-
ton," he said. "In the fall of 1859 I was
thrown from the platform of an electric car
and landed on the street on the back of my
head and shoulders. / became unconscious
and remained so for ten days. When be-
came conscious again 1 Immediately began
to breathe like steam engine under high
pressure, and l have continued doing SO
ever SINCE"
The doctors said his trouble was due to an
injury to the medulla oblongata, caused by
the fall from the car. The nerves which
control the respiratory organs had been
shattered and had lost all control of the
lungs. His case was pronounced incurable,
although he may live many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
Another Failure of the Gold Cure.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-[Spectal l-Gabriel Ma
cias, % years old, of 81 West Sixteenth street,
was prisoner at Jefferson Market to-day
on charge of habitual drunkenness, pre-
ferred by his stepfather, Herman Kaiese-
wetter. Kaiesewetter told Justice Diver
that two months ago he sent the young man
to the Kelley Institute where he was
treated for three weeks. He came back in
worse condition than when he went away
and has been drunk almost continually
since. Three weeks ago he stole a clock be-
longing to his mother, pawned it and bought
begged the justice not to send him away
ana offered to sign the pledge If released.
The justice sent him to the Island for four
months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
A SHOWER OF WORMS.

They Make q Curious Descent Upon an In
diana District
LIBERTY, IND, Feb. 2.-Near Clinton, this
county, last wednesday, there fell shower
o. worms which covered the frozen crust
formed on the snow. The shower covered
an area of five miles. and there were thou
sands Of them alive when discovered
The worm was about one inch in length, of
a dark brown color, and covered with q soft
hair On the body were six legs, well to-
ward the front. Under the microscope it was
discovered that the worm had eyes similar
to those OF fly. Mr.. Ben Snyder, who is
corresponding of the Statistical Bureau at
Washington, first reported the occurrence,
and upon investigation it was found to be
correct.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
Msjor overman's Court Martial.

CLEVELAND. o., Feb. 2.-[Speciat 1.-The triA
of Major L. G. Overman, of the United States
Engineering Corps. by court martial, on the
charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and
a gentleman, will be begun in this city to-
morrow. This will be but the third court
martial which will have occurred in the en-
gineer corps 'duripg period OF more than 30
Years. The court appointed TO try Major
Overman will be composed OF engineers and
officers from the military arm of the service
Captain John z. Myrick, Third artillery,
stationed at Fl. McHenry, Baltimore, will be
Judge Advocate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

COLONEL ELLIOT F. SHEPARD is quoted
as saying that New York will not be relia-
bly, Republican until all the Republicans
read the Mail and Express. That is the pious
Colonel's view; but If anyone wished to find
sure way OF making New York solidly
Democratic he could not effect it more
thoroughly than by making everyone read
that remarkable sheet as specimen Of Re-
publicanism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
WOMEN IN THE PROFESSIONS,
Female Lawyers and Physicians Knocking
Loudly at virginia's Doors.

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. 2-[SpeciaI l-To-mor-
row will be a field day IN the Senate, which
has recently rejected bill to employ fe-
male physicians for the female wards in the
asylum. The Dill allowing women to prac-
tice law in Virginia will come up. Mrs. An
ME Smith, of Danville, has studied law and
wants to practice. She has been knocking
at the door for three years. The last Legis-
lature rejected her petition. but the COM
mittee has reported it favorably this time.
The Virginia law decides that woman is
not "person," within the meaning of the
law, and therefore a spec fal act must be
passed to permit her to practice law. Her
ate, but If the measure passes that body it
will get through the House. The Senate has
been the recipient OF a storm of reproofs
from all over the State for killing the female
physiciAn bill
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

receive hearty support. in order that the
Nation may bear as little as possible OF the
discredit which attaches to the action of
Congress in the matter Wecan give no
greater proof OF the advantages of q Re-
public than the help which we send for
those who suffer from Despotism and its at
tendant evils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

WHEN David Bennett Hill captured q
Legislature for the State of New York his
feat was generally received with plaudits
from the Democratic organs. When he
tries to grab State convention from the
New York Democracy he is met with a uni
versal storm OF opposition which enforces
the lesson that the modern statesman must
not attempt to steal party representation
whatever he may DO with the rights of the
whole people. At least he must not commit
the theft in open daylight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

THE report that the police of Montevideo
have had great deal of trouble in main-
tanning order, on account OF the riotous con.
duct Of the sailors of Admiral Walkers
squadron seems to call for diplomatic repre-
sentations to Uruguay. The hitherto un-
known name of Mr.. George Nancy, OF Ten
nessee, may shine out as the diplomatist
who calls the Montevideans to account for
this base SANDER on the well-known sobriety
OF our naval heroes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

HONOR among thieves is at discount, as
shown by the recent art smuggling proceed
ings, and the exposure of discovery of
hidden treasure by one of the finders who
was dissatisfied with the share he received.
The less of this honor there is, the better It
will be for the law-abiding public. On the
other hand, honor among business men has
been vividly portrayed by the consent OF the
New York Stock Exchange to readmit s. v.
White with no further security than his
word for liabilities amounting to sLOOO,O0O
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

THOSE in Congress who are most anxious
to criticise ex-Speaker Reeds rules should
unite to show that they can easily agree on
something better. The time already wasted
on discursive discussion will by many be
taken as evidence of the difficulty found in
making improvements. Criticism is always
easier and less useful than reorganization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

JUDGE JENKINS severe structures on
Mr.. Comstock's methods for making GRIM
inals and securing their conviction should
teach that gentleman that many people do
not believe that the end justif1es the means,
and that there is an old saying to the effect
that the receiver is as bad as the thief.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
TO CURE SORE THRoATs.
Religious Ceremony in Montreal in Honor
of St. Blaise.

MONTREAL, Feb. Am interesting cere-
mony will take place tomorrow in st. Peters
Cathedral, on the occasion of the Feast of
St. Blaise. Since the saints death persons
suffering from sore throat are said to have
often been relieved through his 1ntercession,
and the custom of imploring him for a cure
of throat diseases has been transmitted
down to the present day.
In accordance with this custom the Arch
bishop of Montreal will bless a number OF
wax candles. These candles will afterwards
be iehted, two OF time, and placed in the
shape of a cross, and will thus be applied to
the necks of those persons suffering from
throat troubles, who present themselves in
church, a special prayer Tor their recovery
being recited at the same time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
RHYNKLEs AND RHYMELETs.

elbow did you amuse yourself while you
had the whoopng cough?'' asked Uncle Jack.
1--WE played Indian. ~ answered Bobby. and
we could give splendid war-whoops "-Hnrper's
Iouno People.
A woman most surely wrote Beautiful
For a man, 1t is very clear.
Would have told a different tale OF woe
OF SNOWFALL behind the ear.
-Seso York HERALD
Dudley (reaching for toothpick)- am
afraid that that mallard duck is going to disagree
with me.
Pundit-I hope It will prove to be only a maladt
inaginaire.-Chtca0o Tribune.
The Rector's Wife-And how have YOU
managed to get along this winter. Mrs. Murphy?
Mrs Murphy-Sure, am, wild the help o.
God and few servant girls I've pulled Trough
Puck.
The poet wrote in lofty strain
OF earth's ignoble strife
How men in seeking sordid gain
Forsake the higher life;
But he. since none would buy his verse,
q Lived on but wind and hope
Until at last he flied his purse
With rhyming ads for soap.
Chicago Times.
Dashawav-Theres one thing about it,
III never marry girl who doesn't dress well.
Cleverton-But suppose you can't afford to keep
IT up. what then9
Dashaway-She won't be so poor as all that
Cloak ReUfes1.
Hosslekus-You can't understand these
technical te<ms they the Board of Trade: ID
They re easy enough. picked them up all right
enough the very first day went on change. r-g.,
Throckmorton-of course. 1t easy enough
for you. But recolect I'm not poker player
Chicago Tribune.
Pray tell me, sages, if you can, ..ss4
How II should come to pass -s~ 80
That the mall BOYS to miss the man =
And hit the pane of glass.
seeker-So your friend Dumbleton has
written novel, eh?
Sagemzn-He has. for fact ts9-e
Seeker-What Is his plot? -. ~
Sageman-His plot seems 70 have been to inveisls
the public into buying book that isn't worth
reading. Boston Courier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

CONGRESS which continues to display its
inclination for procrastination. and the ex-
hibition of individual stupidity and waste
of time might be shamed into a sense of its
duties by study of the quantity and quail
ity of the measures which are receiving the
consideration of the Ohio Legislature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
Baby a Astor Finally Rexi..ered.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-[Specia. l-Baby Astor's
birth was registered at the office Of the
Board of Health to-day. That means that
William Vincent Astor, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John jacob Astor Jr., has been officially
recognized as existing by this city. Baby
Astor is now ~ months old, and DR.. Will
lam T. Lusk forgot to register his birth
within the fime specified by Law. 4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

The grounding predicts mild February
and an early spring. If this winter con-
founds his prediction as it has done with
the other weather prophecies that inno-
cent, but somewhat superabundant rodent
might as we'll retire from the weather bureau
of the backwoods districts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

The number of saloonkeepers arrested
every Sunday in New York for violating the
Excise law is nearly equaled by the num-
Der of newspapers claiming credit for the
de
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
lthien S. Richardson, Inventor.

Ithien Silsby Richardson, well-known
inventor, died at his home, In Chicago. Monday
night aged 50 years. Notable among his inven-
lions were those of the machine now used in
placing pins in papers. machine that handles
hooks and eyes in the same way and an apparatus
70 roll and sugar coat. He also assisted In many
other more notable inventions and Indirectly
helped the laying of the Atlantic cable. Mr.. Rich
ardson's genius, like that Of many other men,
brought him nothing substantial and he died in
moderate circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03
PORTUGUESE COLONIES FOB SALE
In Preference to n Resort to Heavy Taxa
ton on the Nation.
tBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l

ton on the Nation.
CBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATCH.l
LONDON, Feb. 2.-Several public men in
Portugal advocat te the sale of a portion of
the Portuguese colonies, as step preferable
to a resort to heavy taxation to restore the
nations finances. 1t is reported that Eng
land is willing to give $l7 600 900 for the ter
ritory of South Mozambique, and Germany
is also anxious to acquire some territory on
the East Coast, to round or her African
possessions, and the northern end of the
Mozambique country would be an important
advance In this direction. Thus far the
Portuguese Cortes has steadily refused to
consider the matter at all, an unwise spirit
of local patriotism binding the popular
mind to the best interests of the country.
The proposals OF the Portuguese Minister
of Finance are well received in Capel court,
although it is expected that the holders of
Portuguese bonds will be obliged to submit
to a reduction of ~ per cent on their inter-
est. with 50 per cent of their nominal CAPT.
tai.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

THE decision of the Supreme Court estab-
fishing the constitutionality of the measure
prohibiting the transmission o. lottery ad-
Vertisements through the mail is a severe
blow to the gambling interests and comes at
an opportune moment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

Now that the House Committee has re-
ported in favor OF a Constitutional amend
ment for the election of Senators by the
people, it remains to be seen what the Sena-
tors themselves will say to it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

BY the way, what has become of that re-
mark of only few weeks ago that the in
crease in valuations by the triennial assess
ments would not exceed $50, ,000, 600? Perhaps
the Mayors message is intended to make it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

: The persevering cunning which has char
acterized Ftzsimmons' defiance of the law
is only surpassed by the skill and patience
which have brought about his capture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

PITTsBURG is fourishing at present under
the smoke of q mill age. If the millage be not
reduced in proportion to the assessments the
mills will be smoked out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

THOSE who have stubbed their toes on
the top step in the Postoffice vestibule won-
der why the lamp at the entrance is un.
lighted,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

The Braddock farmer will have hard
work to raise taxes il the Assessors are not
hauled of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

RECENT evidence in New York trial
establishes the fact that there are generally
as many opinions on a matter as there are
experts consulted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

Reeds Display Of Parental Affection.
Washington Star.1
Mr. Reeds vigorous defense of the rules OF
the last Congress is considered by many a
very proper and natural display of paternal
affection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

Z. MOVEMENTS on hand for State action to
relieve Russas starving peasantry should
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

CAPTAIN CHASE is confident that he is
going to capture the whole Of Garza's band.
We are certainly nearing the end OF chase,
and events will show which chase.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

INTEREST in the Chilean affair is kept
alive by the ever fresh developments with
regard to Egan's actions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-03

VENUS and Jupiter are now playing star
engagements.