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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Apnopos of his abborrence for a

APRoPos of his adherence for a cam
paign Of of1ce seekers General Sickles will
no doubt remember that there is a certain
political organization in New York with
which he is on terms of intimacy at present
that is somewhat celebrated for its spoils.
hunting proclivities. When the kettles
take to keeping themselves clean be the
pots will follow their example. Meanwhile
the nation would do well TO awake to the
advantages OF getting rid Of the blackness
on political utensils, and set to work in an
earnest effort to secure cleanly brightness
by vigorous process Of scrubbinE and bur.
nishing, aided by the selection OF such ma
terfal for future use as 10 polished and un.
tarpishable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
DEsrRUCr1v ETo ToCALAM1TYPoL1TI

Much as the Democrats may rage and
the free traders imagine vain things, they
have not yet been able to break the show
ing or take away the force of the follow
ing little collection of statistical totals:
Net increase of wages, New York
State, in 1891, as report ed by Com
missioner Peck (Dem.) .........$ 6s77s25
Net increase OF production, New
York State, in 1891. as reported by
Commissioner Peck (Dem.). ....... 31,3l5 l30
Net increase of savings bank de-
posits, New York State, in 1891, as
reported by Superintendent Pres
ton (Dem. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1895, 44S
Amount invested in building and
loan associations, New ork State,
in 1891, as reported by Superin-
tendent Preston (Dem.) ........ Is, 7s9, 72O
Increase in valuation of real and
personal property, New York
State, in 1891, ~ reported by
Democratic Board of Equaliza-
tion .......................... l52,347, ,753
These are corroborating evidences,
gathered from separate sources by Demo-
cratic officials, Of the prosperity of the
most populous State of the Union. The
only answer which Democracy has found
is to frantically impeach the official Of
their own party whose labors have fur
nished two of the five items as traitor
to Democracy. But, as the charge of
treason has not yet extended to other
Democratic proofs of prosperity which
corroborate Commissioner Peck's figures,
the Democratic calamity campaign is left
in demoralized condition.
The Democratic idea of founding its
hopes on industrial adversely was an un.
fortunate one in the first place. But its
illadvisedness is made cumulative when
the reports Of Democratic authorities
knock the adversity theory into small
fragments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
sOUIRMING ON THE WILDCAT ISSUE

The New York Post feels very much
aggrieved because a cotem porary declares
its assertion that it has not "heard. from
or heard of anybody" who is in favor of an
unconditional repeal of the tax on the cir
culation of State banks, "an uncommonly
glaring exhibition of inveracity." After
which the Post goes on to specify that GER
tain public men and journals have sup
ported the proposition with such condi-
tions as requiring that the States shall
guarantee the redemption of bank notes
(Which would be virtually emitting bills
of credit and violation of the Constitu-
tion); that the securities shall be of the
same kind as those required for national
bank notes and so on.
As to the first question at issue if the
Post was not guilty of inveracity, it made
remarkable exhibition of ignorance.
There was certain body called the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, which de-
clared in favor of the repeal of the tax.
Now when people declare in favor of re-
pealing tax, if they deem conditions es-
sential to that repeal, they state the
conditions. Moreover, the question of
what conditions, as TO the security of
bank circulation are to be attached to an
act merely repeating tax, is one of those
little puzzles which are lodged in these
discussions. The Democratic party SIM
ply calls for the repeal without conditions,
and the Post is supporting that party in |
the present election to the extent of swal-
lowing heroic dose of Tammany.
Finally, if, as the Post intimates, the
proposition is to permit State banks to
issue bank notes on similar security as the
national banks, what is the Democratic
proposition but sop to the Southern
hatred of that production of Republican
legislation? Every State bank now or
hereafter to be created can issue circula-
tion by complying with the requirements
of the national banking act There is no
purpose in multiplying legislation or di-
viding responsibility unless the new kind
of circulation is to be issued on less secur-
ity than the national bank notes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

VERY few men lose their votes by bet
ting on elections, but just as many lose
money as win 1t. And. OF course, most OF
tho citizens who leave their local, State or
National Governments in the hands Of those
who take q vigorous interest therein for
reasons of personal advancement alone,
prize their money more highly than their
votes. So that, aside from the fact that ac-
cording to statute man loses his vote By
betting on an election, he will he wise TO
save his money by abstaining from gam
bling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
THE CLOSING CANVASS,

Perhaps the most notable feature of the
political situation, as shown by the elab-
crate and instructive review of the can
vass published in THE DISPATCH this
morning, is the increased number of States
necessary to be heard from before any
party can be absolutely sure of national
victory. While the points which were
pivotal four and eight years ago are still
of the first Importance, number of new
battlefelds, North and South, have since
developed. On election night the Demo-
cratic managers will look anxiously for
the returns from Alabama, West Virginia
and Tennessee to make sure that the sec
tion so long theirs is still solid. Republi-
can leaders, while having every reason to
believe that Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas
will return to their allegiance, will eagerly
wait for figures to sustain their confidence.
Six new States, which have never previ-
ously participated in Presidential con-
test, add to the complications and interest.
The manifestations of the past ten days
have been such as to encourage those who
believe that the continued prosperity of
the country will be best assured by the
success of the party which stands une-
quivocally for home industries and a
sound monetary system. The brief but
telling speech Of Mr.. Blaine unquestion-
ably had much to do with the pres ent Re-
publican vigor and confidence. In New
York, especially, there has been an appar-
ent strengthening of the lines which gives
assurance to the party throughout the
country. The reports of heavy registra
tion, not only in the city, but throughout
the Empire State, indicate that the much
talked-of apathy is more superficial than
genuine. A full vote has been the Repub-
lican desire and the Democratic dread.
The indications that the people are
aroused to the Importance of
the struggle at all doubtful and decisive
points afford strong ground for the con-
viction that their verdict will be such as
to secure the continued welfare of the
nation uuder protective policy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
No Danger Of an Indian War.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA letter has been
received by the Commissioner Of Indian Az
fairs from Captain Brown. Indian Agent at
Pine Ridge, denying that any trouble is
ghostdance is talked OF by the Indians. It is
said at the Indian offlce that George Bart
lett, who prophesies the trouble, was for
merly United States Marshal at Pine Ridge,
but was put on the reservation by Secretary
Noble, on the ground that he was an un-
suitable person to remain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

SECRETARY CHARLES FOSTER, Of the
Treasury Department.. knows good deal OF
the inside of politics. His statements.
therefore, as to the uses to which money is
customarily put during q campaign may be
regarded as authoritative. They are COM
plimentary neither to the professional poll
ticians nor to the people who permit them
selves to be governed by patriots-for-reve-
nue-only. 1t rests with the people to sup
press the evil.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
THAT Is so.
It Is said that truth is gold
That 10 ooi

It Is said that truth is gold
That 10 eoi
That IL yields , hundred fold;
That Its champions win the prize
Which endures and never dies
That Is sol
IL IL said that Sin brings pain
That 10 sol
That it, work IL loss, not Gaint
That 1t kills the soul and brings
Never balm but many stings-
That II sol
1t is said that Goodness thrivss-
That is sol
That It blesses human lives,
That at last when earth has hoWn,
Il shall gain starry CROWN
That 10 sol
Life IL transient at the best
That 10 sol
But, with Goodness for our guesk
Truth shall guide us to the prise
That endures and never dies
That u sol
rQaise Dxer IN Nsss Nbrs Lsaps
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

The brutality Of the Chicago police In
handling the crowds during the recent
parades, as described by the Herald Of that
city, is a striking contrast to the behavior
of the New York officers during the Eastern
celebrations. Efficiency and brutality never
go together in police force, and there will
have to be great reforms If the visiting pub
lie is to be properly protected during the
progress of the Worlds Fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

fhil to notice that none OF the Democratic
candidates or orators undertake toIay down
in figures any tariff schedule as o substi-
tute for the one the party denounces and
proposes to destroy. Tho anti-protection
prospectus is of the vaguest sort. Since the
candidates turned the cold shoulder on the
Chicago platform, nobody knows what
measures OF tariff reform they want-h0w
much or how littla
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

BETWEEN those Democratic leaders who
declare that Protection is unconstitutional
and those that say that little Of the un-
constitutional policy is all right It is not quito
clear upon what grounds the party is ap-
pealing to the nation. A man or q party
afraid or unable to define his or its prinoi-
Piles IS not the man or the party to be
entrusted with the administration OF .
great nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
4 FIRsT-CLAss DOG STORY.
Tho sagacity Of Canine That Is Taught
to Steal Umbrellas.
by CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. +,

to Steal Umbrellas.
by CABLE TO THE DIsPArcH.,
LONDON, Oct. 22.-One of the best dog
stories on record came out in the Kensing-
ton police court this week. A lady was walk
ing along Kensington Park road when
.good-sized dog ran up beside her, sDatched
her umbrella from her hand and bounded
OF with It. The animal followed q swift
gentleman in q carriage saw the incident
and pursued the cart The occupants, when
overtaken, declared that they knew nothing
about the dog, which still kept beyond
reach.
Later in the day the gentleman saw the
Same cart and dog in Walworth road. The
man and woman had been arrested for as
saultinR policeman. The cart was exam-
fned and found to contain six ladies' UNI
DrelIas. The only case pressed against the
prisoners was the ono for assault. The dog
Is incorrigible. The umbrellas await own
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

The conviction dawning upon the Amsri-
can, British and German governments
that the Samoa Convention was great mis-
take is an indication that superf1uity of
culinary artists is still apt to be detrimental
to the quality of the consomme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

SPAIN grudgingly supplied Columbus
with the means to sot out on his exploratory
voyage, after he had appealed in vain for
aid from the English court England missed
a mighty opportunity then, and now Amer
lea far outshines England. And the result
is that the British press to-day indulges q
petty insular spleen in referring to the cele-
brations of the United States to-day which
is as ludicrous as it is contemplate and
piteous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Obituary Notes.

REV. FRANCIS SPRINGER better known ~ Chap
lain Springer, Lutheran minister and well known
in all Grand Army circles, died Friday night,
aged 81.
MARY Z. WARD. wife Of Thomas d. Hodkinson.
of the PittsburG Nut Coal and slack Company,
died late. Friday night at the family residence.
Breckenridge avenue.
CHARLEs L. HARMS, the well-known actor,
recently Of A. II. Palmer's Company, died ar 81.
Luke'g Hospital in Chicago yesterday. He had
been Ill since September q.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

THERE is some slight increase in the po-
ntical temperature as the end of the cam
paign draws near, but tho popular enthusi-
asm is still remarkably 1Aodician when the
importance or the issues is considered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Emil Dreyer, Danish Consul.

Emil Dreyer, Danish Consul to Chicago,
who was passenger on the steamship Hecla. from
Copenhagen. died suddenly on board the vessel rs
she was anchored of Liberty Island He was In
good health during the voyage and was on deck
Thursday as the vessel came up to Quarantine. He
was chatting on deck with mis- wife and daughter,
VINO accompanied him, and expressed his pleasure
at once more getting into port. Suddenly he fell
back into mis- steamer chair. and when his wife
hastened to his side he was dead. It is supposed
his death was caused by heart failure. Mr.. Dreycr
had been Danish Consul 1t Chicago for more than
tive land.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

A POLITICIAN can hardly be profitable
to his party without becoming prophet at
this time But rainbow-chasing is not SO
conducive to II reputation for accuracy as to
be entirely attractive to everyone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

THERE appears to be only one cry upon
which the Democratic party at this time is
consistently united. And that is in the bit
ter cry for some of the perquisites OF office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

AFTER all the variegated Slap-trsp,
couehed in vague but lurid language against
protection and particularly against the Nc
Kinley bill, the Intelligent citizen cannot
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

To avoid ambiguity, General sickles
should always illustrate his remarks by q
diagram at the time of making them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

WHAT time Mr.. Cleveland can spare
from explaining away the Chicago platform
he devotes TO concealing his substitute for
the policy of protection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

A PARTY whose platform is too unsound
for its own candidate to stand on 10 not q
party to be placed in power with impunity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Mrs. Emmons Bl.ipe,s Memor,a,.

AUGUSTA, NE, Oct. 22.-Mra Emmons
Blaine has given $1,000 for a new public
library here. The gift is in memory cf her
husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

ARGENTINA has revolution now. But
it is . small one even for South Americah
affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

NEXT to the discovery Of America there
iB nothing like a sensational murder to at.
tract popular notice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Mrs. Cecilia p. johnson.

Mrs Cecilia P. johnson died Suddenly
yesterday afternoon at her home on Shakespeare
street, East End. of heart disease. Mrs. johnson
was sister Of G.. W. Jessop, Of Mt. Washington.
and an aunt Of James Jessop, assistant pressman
Of THE DISPATCH. The body will be taken to Bal
fim0re interment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
The Only Paper without Columbus.

The Only Paper WITHOUT Columbus.
Chicago NALL
Tho man who wants . paper without Co
1umbian matter in it nowadays should lose
no time in subscribing for good sample Of
sandpaper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-01-29

a declaration is an indispensable ad-
junct to the choice of governor, and
unless such declaration is made in the
way provided the process of election is
not complete. The constitution of the
State provides for the declaration by
the houses. The State has no law to
compel such a declaration. Either
house may therefore refuse to do its
duty in the premises. Thus, by such
partisan refusal, n set of officers are
given second term after the expira-
ton OF the term for which they were
elected, even those candidates who re-
ceived an unquestioned majority of all
cluded from their offices, because one
house of the legislature refused to de-
clare the result.
We do not raise any question that
the court has decided in accordance
with what it believes to be fair inter-
probation Of the law. Nevertheless, it
is entirely clear that this interpreta-
ton lends the color of legality to an
act of usurpation. The State of Con-
necticut is being governed by different
men than those chosen by majority
OF the people.
The popular will counts for naught.
The minority party is kept in power.
The desperate shifts of political
managers, desirous of retaining power
at all hazards, have been successful.
Connecticut has not in any true
sense a Republican form of govern
ment.
Now, we ask any honest man of any
party which State has been stolen,
New York or Connecticut?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-01-29
Leap Year by Act Of Parliament.
Chicago Tribune.

Colin Shackleford said: "Some-
one asked me the other day what was
the origin of women proposing mar
riage during leap year. l looked it
up, and while it may not be new to all
I dare say it will interest many. In
the year 1888 a statute was published
by the Scotch parliament of which the
following is copy, and is, to my mind,
the origin of the custom or idea. 1 do
not know that it is a custom or ever
was. 1T is ordaint that during the
reign OF Her Maist Blessit Majestic
Margaret, like maiden, ladee of bath
high and low estate, shall hae liberty
to speak to the man she likes. Gif he
refuses to take her to be his wyf, he
shall be mulct in the sum of an hun
dredity pounds or less, as his estait
may bee, except ond alwais gif he can
make it appear that he is betrothit to
another woman, than he shall be Free
After the dear old Margaret had
passed away, the women became
clamorous for their privileges, and tc
appease them another act of parlia
ment allowed them the privilege every
fourth year. This year is leap year
and no doubt the question will be
asked of you what gave rise to the
motion that women may do their own
courting.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-01-29
WHOLE NUMBER 1874.

The nominal capital invested in the
United States is about ten billions oI
dollars. This includes stock and
bonds. How much represents actual
cash, how much was given for services
actual or nominal and how much Il
water pure and simple, the commits
sion does not profess TO tell. This
subject, together with the whole ques-
tion OF railway management, needs a
thorough overhauling. The commits
sion points out the small proportion
of the roads which are dividcned-pay.
ing and says: ct certainly appears
that the motive for ownership in rail.
way stocks is quite different from the
ordinary motives which lend men "a
invest in corporate enterprises" When
companies are asked TO reduce freights
they point to the discrepancy between
earnings and expenditures. but the
commission seems to be of the opinion
that this has very little to do with the
value of railway properties or their
owners.
In the year ending June 30tb, 1890,
the number of passengers killed on
United States roads was 1i2; 1,027
were injured, by no means very large
percentage. Our railways were more
dangerous to persons not using them,
for they killed 1875 and wounded
1,7O7 trespassers, and killed 2I4 and
wounded 634 persons not trespasserr.
The report of the commission 10
very exhaustive and contains much
valuable information which cannot he
epitomized here. Indeed, the most
valuable cannot be. II also makes
very many useful suggestions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1892-01-29


President Harrison. in his message,
sa,s Rarely. IL ever, before in the
histof, oi the country has there been a
time when the proceeds Of one days Ia
l.of ~ the product of one farmed acre
would purchase 81 large an amount OF
those things that enter into the living
If the masses oi the people"
Hence. W. suppose Mr.. Harrison
wouh argue that the policy that has
lusefrd the wages 81 labor and the
price II farm products IL highly beneti-
riai. SAYS the Cincinnati Herald.
let VA see what effect this lowering
~ price. has had upon the debtor class
and the payer ot taxes. In 1866 wheat
ln eastern Kansas was 81 30 per BUSH
u. lu 1891 IL IL - cents per bushel.
Isi the salary of n county treasurer he
slun per year in 1866. then 200
bushels ui wheat would have paid the
salary. or the product Of GO acres at 20
bushels per acre. In 1881 let the sal
afy stll be- 5000. with wheat at IS
cents pr bushel. IL would take 1000
lu.hcl.. ~ the product of 200 acres a.
20 husl els per acre. The purchasing
power oi the county officers fixed sal
afy Increased three and one-third
limcs. and the ability Of the farmer
working Ia thr wheatficld TO pay the
salary has decreased three and one
third times
Let ~ see how il works in paying
iehts 4 farmer hofrows 81 600 with
fin per capita of money in circulation.
wheat 10 ~ per hushcl. The volume
ui monry u contracted to S2j per cap
ia n. purchasing power is doubled,
and the value ui the thing purchased
is ~, id-l ly two Wheat falls to 81
per Lush,l and the farmer concludes to
IA, hi- debt, When the debt was con-
trtctr,i ioO bushels II - wheat would
have paid the debt Now il will take
! W0 oi u wheat to pay the same debt.
rhc debt stood still in dollars and
doubled ~ hard work. II the debtor
class could pay their debts in dollars
that " takes no more Of labor or the
pr,smct- uf labor To- earn than il would
have taken when the debt was con-
ta,tcd there would be no reason to
protest