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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
ENTERPRIsING BUT FAR-FETcHED.

Sufferers from the grip, and those who
have attended them, naturally and rightly
regard it as a serious and disastrous
maladv. But none the less, anyone with
a sense of humor cannot fail to find
ludicrous aspects to the epidemic such as
will turn up even in the most serious
calamities of life. The amusing and en-
tertaining literature on the subject
threatens to become voluminous. New
and more or less plausible theories for its
origin, nature and treatment are as plenti-
full as flowers in spring.
But if was reserved for a correspondent
of the Rochester Democrat to advocate the
most romantic and startling ideas on the
subject up to date. His ingenuity is only
exceeded by the improbability of the
theory he suggests. Briefly he holds-and
it is only fair to remark that his modesty
is one of his strongest features-that the
epidemic may result from some deleteri-
Gus gaseous matter encountered by the
earth in its travels through space The
idea is so fascinating, visionary and move,
in its conception that it is as idle to at
tempt to combat as to support it by seri-
Gus arguments. But if it be I'D
held by future scientific discoveries.
what wide field for spec
ulation 1t would open up. 1t
would follow at once that smallpox and
measles are the result of sun spots; that
epilepsy and St Vitus' dance result from
displays of the aurora borealis; that fall
ing stars have a tendency to produce i'm
morality, and of course the antiquated
theories on the effects of lunar changes on
minds diseased would be revived and ac-
cepted as indisputable.
One thing is certain, we have vast
amount yet to learn, and there are causes
enough for sickness on our own planet
without sweeping the universe for impu-
rites. Doctors have still mach to do in
the study of simple causes and effects on
this world Of ours without any necessity
for The extension Of their training 10 III
clude an investigation of astronomy and
its connection with life down here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
ExGI.Hps SALVATION ARMY.

Surprise is expressed in many quarters
at the prominence the Salvation Army has
achieved in England, as witnessed by the
display for General" Booths return to
London the other day, and shown, too, by
the sorrow called forth by his wife's death
some months ago. The matter is easily
understood by those who know the life of
''the submerged tenth" and the amount Of
work "the army" has done for them.
To judge fairly the usefulness of this
unique institution, and to nTprejudicediy
criticise its methods of procedure, it is
necessary to know something of the peo-
pie with whom it deals, and TO regard the
matter from its fitness to come into touch
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
COME To THE POINT.

If the sole duty of Congress be to manip-
ulate public questions for campaign pur-
poses, the anti-silver leaders of the cum
brous Democratic majority may be right
in seeking to evade a direct vote on free
coinage But it is generally understood
that Representatives are elected to trans
act national business, and, since party dis
agreements on the matter are merelylead
ing to waste of time, the sooner it is
brought to a head the better.
The DIsPATCH's arguments against the
measure advocated by Mr. Bland are well
known, and We believe they are ire
futable The bringing of the bill to the
direct attention of the House will call forth
the direct expression of opinion on both
rdes and put the question clearly before
the nation. If the people consent to be
hoodwinked and led aStray by the mer-
etricious, specious and catch-penny argu-
ments Of the supporters, we are much mis-
taken in their intelligence and knowledge
of their own interests. That there is
much ignorance on the matter cannot be
doubted, and an outspoken debate cannot
fail to dissipate much Of it.
Whether the free coinage of silver be
made a leading issue in the coming cam
paign, Or whether party leaders do their
best to bury it under other questions, the
matter should be fairly met now in order
that time may be saved and that voters
may profit by a clear expression of the
pros and cons. And we believe it is a
short-sighted policy, even from the vote
catching point of view, to show a desire to
avoid a matter Of importance and to make
a record of nothing but buncombe, oratory
and procrastination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
GAS BUBBLES THROUGH LAKES.
A New Field Discovered In the Region of
the Adirondacks.

New Field Discovered In the Region Of
the Adirondacks.
BRADFORD Feb. 25.-[SpeciaL. &c. o. Wilson,
an expert oil and natural gas well driller of
this city, has been for a month past in the
Adirondack region making tests for gas in
the vicinity of Schrom Village and Milburn,
in the interest of the Schrom Lake Gas and
Mining Company. A resident of the Penn
sylvania oil region spent the summer on
Schrom Lake last year, and noticed that
natural gas came to the surface of the lake
in unusual volume. He investigated the
phenomenon and found that it extended to
other lakes and was visible over Is miles of
surface. This winter Wilson went to Schrom
Lake to, determine the strength and char.
acter of the gas.
The water was frozen over and he had
holes cut in the ice. Over these holes he in
verted bands, with a piece Of gas pipe in
serted in the closed upper ends OF the bands
These rude reservoirs filed quickly with
gas, which burned with a strong and steady
flame when lighted at the gas pipe. Wilson
reported that the indications in the region
were fully as favorable as those of any dis
trict he had tested in Pennsylvania or Ohio
and the Schrom Lake Gas and Mining Com
pany, which has been formed, has perfected
leases of 10000 acres of land in that region.
Wilson is putting down a we'll at Millbrook.
He reported on Monday that the drilling
develops geological condition exactly like
that of the great gas belt at Sheffield. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
CONSECRATED A BISHOP.
Rev. Ignatfus Horstmann Receives the Pal
lium Amid Great Pomp.


1ium Amid Great Pomp.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 25.-Never since the
comforting of the pallium Hpon Archbishop
Ryan has there been such gathering of
church dignftaries and distinguished guests
as was assembled in the Cathedral of St.
Peter and st. Paul this morning to witness
the conservation of the Right Rev. Ignatius
+. Horstmann, Bishop-elect of Cleveland.
The ritual of the Latin Church was followed
without flaw. The music was as grand as
any ever heard in the great edifice, and the
choirs were assisted by an orchestra under
the direction of Prof. Herman, OF the Cathe-
dral.
Archbishop Elder, of Cincinnati, was the
consecrator, assisted by Rev. John j. El-
cock, rector of the Cathedral, as assistant
priest; Rev. Thomas Barry. of the Church of
the Visitation, as deacon, and Rev. DR.. .Kieran,
of st. Patrick, as sub-deacon. Bishop-elect
Horstmann was assisted bv Bishops O'Hara,
of Scranton, and Chatard, of Vincennes His
chaplains were Rev. Francis Quinn, of the
Church of the Nativity, and Rev. George
Harneman, of st. Paul's, Reading. After the
customary impressive ceremonies, Arch
bishop Ryan ascended the pulpit and deliv-
cred the conservation sermon. This after
noon Bishop Horstmann entertained his
friends at q farewell dinner in the foyer of
the Academy of Music. There were about
800 present, including the visiting church
dignitaries and many of the priests of the
diocese. Bishop Horstmann will leave on
March z to assume the duties of his new
biShOprfc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
BURNING AT THE STAKE.

THE breech-clouted savagery of the Ar
kansas mob which burned a man alive last
week Is the fit heritage and survival of the
barbarism OF fslavery.-P,ttadeiphi Press.
II the practice of burning people at the
stake becomes popular we would better all
go on reservations and let the Indians run
the country for while.-Indidnapolis Se,ti-
neL
THE burning of a negro at the stake in the
middle of street in Texarkana, Ark, yes
terday, with half the citizens OF the place
looking on, suggests a rapid stride in the
direction of barbarism.-Neao York Aduer-
tiser.
The Texarkana outrage shows the horrible
effect which long-eontinued reign of lynch
law has on the sensibilities even of the ten
derest of community. Where even women
gloat on lawlessness and cruelty when per-
petIated by mob how can it be expected
that the criminal Glasses will respect the
law?-Bv1alo Express.
IT Is not so many generations since burn
ing at the stake WAS quite common penalty
for merely intellectual offenses, in the very
centers of civilization. We have happily
got far beyond that. But the people of the
Southwest are confronted by different con-
ditions. They must find some means to ter
rorize the untamed and brutal outcasts-
fUluuetfNtto I"teS
THE morbid curiosity of the 5000 that wit
messed the burning OF human flesh, and the
voice OF gloating satisfaction that arose with
the shrieks of the roasting culprit, would
much better befit cannibal dance in the
early days of savagery. If such scenes
helped to increase the efficiency of the law,
there might be a grain of excuse Mnpneapo-
us Tribune.
THAT such a death was none too severe for
such crime is admitted and that public
sentiment will not deal harshly with those
emotions of Indignation which prompt men
to ignore the laws process and resort to
such vengeance is true. But to have re-
quired the woman to touch the torch to the
kerosenesatrrated brute and that she
should have consented to such an un-
womanly act was far more horrible and re-
voting than even the crime.-Nashutiie
american. II
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Led Astray by Prince Michael.

DETROIT. Feb. 25.-TSpecial. Mrs. G. n.
Avery, wife of the long-haired and be-
whiskered disciple of the New and Latter
House of Israel" who was arrested Saturday
morning on q charge of burglary, says her
husband was all right until he met "Pripce
Michael" the leader of the sect, two years
ago. Since then he has neglected his farm
at New Durham. Ont, and has spent most of
ting his hair and whiskers grow. Two weeks
ago he left his home to join the colony, and
is now entirely bereft of his senses She
charges his downfall is due solely to Prince
Michaels influence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
STOVES ON STEAM CARS.
The Ohio Legislature Passes a Bill Prohibit
ing Their Use.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 25.-[SpecaL 1.-The Legis-
lature to-day passed a bill which provides it
shall not be lawful for any steam railroad in
this State, after September l. IS9S to heat
passenger cars on other than mixed trains,
by any stove or furnace kept inside the car
lawful in case of accident emergency TO
temporarily use such stove or furnace; pro-
vides that in cars which have been equipped
with apparatus to heat by steam, hot water
or hot air from the locomotive or from a
special car the present stove may be re-
tanned, to be used only when the ca- is
standing still
1t also provides that this act shall not ap-
ply to railroads less than 40 miles in length,
nor to the use of stoves OF a pattern and
kind to be approved by the Commissioner of
Railroads and Telegraphs TO: cooking pur.
poses in dining room cars. A corporation
violating the act shall be liable to penalty
of 81 900. with 500 additional for each day
such violation con tinues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
Mrs. George Cunningham,

Mrs. George Cunningham died in Hunting
don early yesterday morning, having been bride
only 15 hours. Her maiden name Juniata Nc
Alvey, youngest daughter of John E. McAlvey.
proprietor of the Hallman House, aud she was only
Is years of age. For some time past she had suf-
fered from attack of the grip, but feeling better
Monday she Informed her parents that she desired
TO be married to her lover. George Cunningham.
Broad Top brakeman. Her parents, notwithstand-
ing her youth. acceded to her wishes and the mar
riage took place Tuesday at 10 A. NJ. The excite
ment of the ceremony however, was too much for
the young bride and she continued 10 sink until
o clock Wednesday morning, when death ensued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

THE refusal of the Canadian Minister of
Justice to grant copyrights to American
subjects, Notwithstanding Lord Saisbury's
pledge 10 the contrary, is likely to lead to a
lengthy diplomatic dispute. 1t is a fresh
evidence of the slovenly method in which
colonial affairs are treated in London.
While England manifests her present folly,
in undertaking international agreements
without consultation with her subjects
abroad, there is no reason for surprise that
the colonies should show her mistakes on
every possible occasion. The colonies arc
so little independent that they naturally
keep q firm grip on tho few rights they
have
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
PICKINGs FROM PUCK.

Citizen (mysteriously)-I believe that
| stranger is a foreign spy who has come here TO
study up our harbor defences.
Naval ohicer-Don't worry. He won't find any
to study.
/ love to sit upon the fence
And whittle it all day;
Because 1t is my neighbours fence,
And he has gone away.
Cberrity. - On Washington's Birthday
every American citizen should mediate the ex-
celIent qualities OF the Father of his Country.
Weles-I do more than that. 1 always make it
a rule invariably to tell the truth on the End OF
February every year.
Though old, the simile is apt;
For true as needle 'er can be
To the Pole am TO her: and yet
She s cold as is the Pole to
Mrs Prim (ot Boston)-Divorce is an
unpleasant subject.
Mrs weetpit (of fChicago).-Yes; but it frees Us
from unpleasant masterl
The little oil-stove that lately got,
Only gives heat on the days that are hot
II the mercury drops to the point marked Freeze,
That little stove registers 10.
The safest place in New York in case of q
bombardment would be in the Sun Office.
Why so?
1t is surrounded by SO many tall and solidly con-
structed buildings.
Employer-You are having decided fir
taton with the girl who has charge of our teie-
phone wirei
Truthful Clerk with cold chills running up ana
down his spine and with visions Of instant ols-
charge)-Y-e-e-s. sir; but please. sir
Employer-we keep it up. She viii give more
attention calls, If you do.
Whene'er my true loves mouth scan
1t seems to me TO be
Good opening for a clever man
And I act on that idea-
FarmerStrawstack Ito dentist. Say, doc,
the tooth next to that one aches, TOO.
Dentist-Yes: in sympathy.
Farmer Strawstack-Gol durn sech sympathyi
Yank'er out!
Husband-I should like to know what
made you tell Robinson that you were going 70
Florida this year?
i Wife He asked me.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Marie T.mpe,t in a New Ro,..

Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera Company
will be the attraction at the Duquesne next
week. The first four nights "The Tyro1ean'
will be given, and "Nanon" on Friday and
Saturday. "The Tyrolean" has never been
given in this city, and much curiosity is at
tached to the coming production in conse-
quence thereof. 1t is said to be the best
thing that Marie Tempest has appeared in,
and her success while here last season
argues well for the coming engagement
The operas will be given with the original
casts, which include Louise Beaudet, Eva
Davenport, Drew Donaldson, Grace Golden,
Madge Yorke, Edwin Stevens, Fred Schuetz,
May Figman, Otto Weyl, Fred Solomon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Obituary Notes.

~ DAVID ETNIER. JR., prominent business man
and Republican politician, died at Mt. Union,
Huntington county, Tuesday of pneumonia, aged
Sc years.
JAMES NJ. GORDON. of Auburndale. Mass, we'll
known in foreign missionary circles. died Tuesday,
aged "a. + was one of the incorporators OF the
american Board Of Foreign Missions.
EDWARD MORLEY. an old-time instrel. died in
a New York hospital February 70, aged rs years.
He had been on the variety stage since his 10th
year and was ventriloquist. He was born In
Ireland.
LOUIS RITTER, the well-known Boston artist,
died at the Boston City Hospital Wednesday. Mr..
Ritter had been art professor at Wellesley. and had
uiIed for several seasons with stevens exhibit
ing at the Salons, and last summer at the Champ
de Mars. He was about 30 years Of age.
WILLIAM BURpIcK STEVENS. a veteran Boston
banker. died Wednesday night at the age OFF,. In
early life Mr.. Stevens was financial editor of the
Boston Post and Commercial BattstiT also dramatic
critic for the Post. He possessed q good deal Of
literary talent and once wrote . tragedy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
George Lauer.

George Lauer, one of the oldest and best
known men on the southslde. died Wednesday
the age of IS years at his residence, 621 Carson
street. He was born in Hutsweiler. Germany and
came to America 81 years ago. During the Mex
lean War he started for California and cap
tured and taken to Mexico, where he finally es-
capped from prison and returned to Pittsburg.
Through the efforts OF the Government Mexico had
TO pay a large sum of money TO each of the Amert-
prisoners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

beaienee is afforded by the clause OF the act
which necessitates the absence from school
of any member of n family afdicted, for so
days after the convalescence or death of the
patient. The time is longer than necessary,
but reform can only be secured by an en-
forcement of the Inconvenience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
PUT A STOP TO FUTURES.
The Chicago Board of Trade Shuts Down
on This Kind OF Speculation.

CHICAGO. Feb. Especial 1-To-day the Di-
rectors OF the Chicago Board of Trade de-
cided that trading in "puts" and calls"
must stop, and the rule to that effect was at
once enforced. The doors to the lower floor
and the corridors of the Board of Trade were
closed to this class of dealers. and q move
ment put on foot that will effectually stop
that branch of trading upon which Senator
'Washburn and Farmer Hatch base their
proposed anti-option legislation. s7fI
Director Thomas A. Wright has enlisted
the cooperation Of several of the largest
firms dealing in puts and "calls, +" Logan &
Co., Baldwin & Farnu um, Kenneth Hopkins s.
Co., Schwartz, DGpee & Day, and many
At the meeting of the directors last night a
resolution was passed making it an offense
for any member to deal in "put'' and "calls"
inside OF the Board OF Trade building, and
to-day's action was ihe result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

CHIEF Browns suggestion that every
third or fourth car on the traction lines
should carry a hose bridge to avoid a stoppage
of traffic during fire is a good one. As he
points out, the expense, such as it is, should
be borne by the interested companies, for
they can well afford 1t, and it would be great
convenience to them and their patrons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

In comparing the progress of work in the
Senate and in the House it is we'll to note
that most of the business accomplished by
the former is the passing of bills for build
ing appropriations which the latter will
have to quash if it act up to its promises.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

How unsettled is the condition Of
European affairs is shown by the Cars
uneasiness over the French crisis. With
the terrible sufferings of his own SUBJ
jects and the social upheaval that threatens
to accompany them, he can have no time for
much thought on any foreign affairs but
those which appear to him OF supreme i'm
portance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

THERE is no doubt that the naturaliza-
tion OF immigrants is managed with a great
deal of carelessness. Congressman Oates
has introduced q bill to make the enfran-
chisement dependent on special legal pro-
ceedings; but the great necessity in this. as
in other matters, is the strict administra-
tion of laws rather than their enactment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

CHTCAGo's sufferers from the impositions
of the Gas Trust are wise in recognizing
that a powerful corporation can only be
fought by united action. The formation of
a Municipal Gas League should be fol-
lowed by other organizations to enforce
individual rights
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

The sentence imposed on the Post in the
Quay libel suit could not, consistently with
justice, have been made heavier. Indeed, in
view of the admissions made by the de-
PENDANTS in the trial which took all sting out
of the charges, aud in the absence of malice,
it would now be proper for the authorities
at Harrisburg to remit the fines.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
The National Treasury might reap q
neat little harvest by the institution of q
poll tax on Presidential candidates.

A "REPUBLIcAN HUsTLING UNION
has been formed in Chicago to look after
the partys interests, and above all to bring
voters to the polls. Il is about time that
voters learnt that they neglect their own
welfare if they do not take the trouble to ex
press their wishes on their own account.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Or course it would be Extremely repre-.

OF course, it would be extremely repre-.
hensible if votes were obtained for the
Worlds Fair appropriation merely as a Qiid
pro quo for the junketing enjoyed in the trip
to Chicago But necessary funds must be
provided, the national honor is already
pledged for the success OF the undertaking,
and foolish stinginess must not be mistaken
for economy which merely demands that
the money be properly used and not wasted
for the benefit of private parties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

WE congratulate the veteran editor of the
New York Saats- Zeitunq on his ability to say
81 am old fogy enough to pin my faith to
morals rather than expediency." No mat
ter in what party they are to be found, the
more ''old fogies" we have of this kind the
better it is for the nation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

How often must the maxim be repeated
that the repeal of obnoxious laws is only
obtainable by their enforcement? While
insisting on a doctors duty to comply with
the law by reporting any infectious disease
to the Board of Health, the Pittsburg Medi-
cal Rerfe,0 asserts that q temptation to diso-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

MINISTER REID is in the enviable posi-
ton of a man who is privileged to hear his
own eulogies while still alive. The pros
pect of his resignation has been SO freely
discussed that several New York papers
have devoted editorials to a complimentary
notice of the value of his work and the i'm
portance of the position he holds. This must
be very delightful for Mr.. Reid, especially
since it is well deserved. But meanwhile
there is nothing but denial of his intention
to resign to be obtained from official sources.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26

THE finding of brother by the help ofa
newspaper likeness is very complimentary
to the artist who drew it and the printers
who executed the same. After this the
scoffers at such works OF art will do well to
weigh their words before making sweeping
criticisms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-26
Daniel Kohl, Manufacturer.

Daniel Koll, one of the wealthiest citi-
zens of Salem, o., died late Wednesday evening of
paralysis. He was born in Germany In 1918. COM
ing to this country when quite young and being
member of the Society OF Friends. by whom his
county was largely settled He was one of the
original Stockholders OF the Victor Stove Company,
and at the time of his death President or the
Company.