Bm,Wlf W5EZB wt Jpr fFip'is?1 rH3?3p?J'i?evlZ-yjT TSfm'kf0'''r rP!j T THE- ' PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, FRIDAY. JANUARY 3V ",1891.'- TOUM EDITION Of a Series of Enjoyable Ban quets Given by the Pitts burg Press Club. A LONG FLOW" OF ORATORY. Uo Limit Placed on the Speeches, and They Were Quite Kumerous. FOETRT-THAT MEANT SOMETHING JIade Use of f Men Who Know What Constitutes Khytbm. TERI PLEASAST DOUBIiE BILL OF FAKE Tfte newspaper men took a few hours off last eveninjr, and instead of preparing gems of news for their readers showed their ap preciation for a good supper, and later listened to the wit and wisdom that bad .been stowed away in the minds of the speakers for the fourth annual banquet of the Pitts burg Press Ciub. It was a thrifty looking crowd of men who gathered in the parlors at the Hotel Du quesne, and from 6 o'clock to7:30 they came in ones and twos, until nearly 250 of them had congregated, ready to show their ad miration for a good thing. Though it was announced that the affair would begin promptly at 6, the first edition was fully an hour and a hall late. The lejdin,- feature was a treatise on oysters. "While the matter was decidedly raw, criti cism on the article was extremely friendly, and it was digested by all with rare tact anl good humor. Indeed, there was neTer any thing in a first edition so decidedly good, but that which came laier showed a marked improvement, and the discussion became more general. Tj!e March to the Banquet Hall. In the trip to the banquet hall a line of march was formed, and, as usual on occa sions where an attack is to be made, the newspaper correspondents were iu front, and the members of the military gunpowder club, with the captain in command, brought up the rear. The strains of a march from the corridor in which Gernert's Orchestra was concealed helped somewhat to Keep the newspaper men in line, and there was some show of a" March arthe lore, though the sol diers in the rear straggled somewhat. Upon their arrival around the tables every man as voted a prince of good fel lows, and in honor of his splendid position was decorated with the rose, a magnificent white one having been placed at the plate of each for the occasion. Zsoi were they the only places where roses might be found, for the larger places were where flowers were instead of rhere they were absent. The decorations under the skilful management and direction of Messrs. J. It. & A. H. Murdock were the most pro luse. They filled every nook and corner of the room, hung on the walls, the tables were strewn, and in some instances the splendid roses fell on the floor. Arrangement of the Tallies. At the further end of the banquet hall was a long tabic, behind which the men of acknowledged brain force sat and beamed down on the slightly lesser lights who, themselves, only know of tneir magnificent brain power and ability to ran a newspaper if they only had a chance. Behind this table sat the President: to his left was the toastmaster, while around them were clustered the speakers with pockets bulging with maunscripts, dele gates from other cities to tbe International Press Club Convention, and numerous others who occupied places like ciphers, because there was room. When the less favored sat and from their po sitions tried to look interestedly at those lined along the table.tlieir eyes continually wandered to the beautiful decorations in the background, because ihelr verdancy was not crcatiy dis figured by the bguics in front. Ituoalabe flatlj to say a charm, was added by these fig ures, for a red io-c is always more beautiful than a red mustache, and a large bunch of white lilies greatly discounts a hairless head when beautv is concerned, though ladies some times affect to equally aduiirc tbe latter. A large mirror Mould have formed a coodly portion of this background, had not the com mittee feared tbe genial Pre-idiMit, the Major, might so far forget biiuself as to look therein and admire what he taw. As a precaution against this danger, ltuas banked high with preen, and over Uiat was extended an arch nf the same color, studded here and there withl bright red I oses. Beauties of the Floral Decorations. On the tables all through the room roses and lilies were heaped in the most extravagant pro fusion, and it looked as though the city must have been stripped uf her beauties to add to the charm of this occasion. Tropical verdure, pot plants and every known article in the florists art were to be lound not somewhere, but eer where, for noplace was devoid of the added beauties of natuie, and apparently every clime was searched to secure that nhlch most charms the beholder. And then mid all these splendors and the magnificence attendant upon such an occasion the ladies appeared. They were somen hat late, 'tis true, but aftr their own banquet thc came prepared toa'dd greatly to the pleas ure of the tas banqueters" and reign the queens in that imperial bower of beauty and elegance. The menu and programme of musjc and toasts was chronicled iu the bcissort, a H-cent afternoon sheet published for the occasion. As leading events leadall well-regulated newspa pers the uiuner.of course. was 10 be found at the top of the column in this jonrnal. Though Manager Witherow.of the Ouqucsnc, has been "sick, lie has kept his ec on the work fir this occasion, and none of the details went unat tended. Tl-e Scusors. like too many modern Ameri can ncwspipers published for common folks, falls into French and for this reason inauy of the banquettcrs who have sadly nejlected that interesting tongue, consequently fell into second di-h on the programme, which goes un der the name of Consomme d' Orleans, and as one remarked, a irrv good dish it was made by a man from New Orleans. The list ot edibles was a long one, and the score or more of waiters was kept on a con tinualmoie -applying the hungr and some times thirsty new -paper menywith the proper matter to nil space, and do it Acceptable Mr. Witberow promised that nothing wonld be wanting, cten the old English plain pudding finding a Dlace on the table, until it could be consigned hence. A Hint ot the Coming Clubhouse. The center peceof the room was designed by tbe house pastry cook. The ladies sav it made a sweet picture, which is no: to be won dered at since .its composition is entirely of sugar. Tbe piece represents a cottage, from the windows of which streams red, blue and green hebts. The strnctnre isf fcctlonz, 4 feet incti anudieeiin viuin. on inn lace and rear walls are engraved Press. 1S01." "This beau 1 fnl piece stands at tbe juncture of what is called the; alley and the cafe proper, and it illumined theway of those who, by force of the large number, were crowded into the former place, as alter the dinner ilicy wandered buck into the latter to hear the aildres-es. That was only th6 finest of the pistrv pieces, but its magnificence did not overshadow the dozen or so of smaller creations that u ere to be found on the tables in the different parts of the hall. They were ot eveiy character, shape and design, and description is simply unnecessary, except that they were the work of the best men ti.e Unquesue's euros atfoids, and were of tho finest or material When the coffee was placed before the as fembled guests and clubmen the President; Major Wi'llam Hartzell, said: Introduction of the Toastmaster. ' "I greet you on this tenth anniversary of the Pittsburc Press Clau. On behalf of its mem bers I bid hearty welcome to our guests, es pecially to brothers of tbe press from abroad who honor us with their presence on this joy oas occasion. I would not t orget our sisters in the profession novir- being entertained at another place In the' city. They are with us here in spirit at least, if not in person, and we exteud to the ladies our most gracious compli ments. The Pittsburg Press Club, after its trials dur ing the' past decade, I may say is iu a fairly prosperous condition, hiving now an active memheiship of about ISO, and constantly in creasing in number. Its organization and main tenance his been marked by the promotion of fraternal feeling, and other beneficial results have been realized. Tbe assembling in our city of the International Press Convention will mark a red-letter day in tbe history of our club. The inspiration and encouragement afforded by this evcntwill impel its members to renewed cnorgy, and among its first fruits Is likely to be Hie securing of a clubhouse a suitable home of our own where we can carry out in luller measure the purposes of the or ganization. "Without further speech from your Chair man jn Mew ol the treat that awaits you in that behalf I will now introduce to your mer ciful coi Mderation the clever young gentle man selected to act as toastmaster on this occasion Mr. Gcorgo II. NV'elshons who now hasittie floor." As is known full well, Mr. Welshons is an inimitable toastmaster, and his witty sayings, and crisp, bright comments iu Introducing tho speakers set the ball a rolling, and kept ap plause and langbter rampant. It was well that be shonld occupy that position that he might shine oat in all his beaming eif ulgence. NEW YORKER NOTIONS. A Metropolitan Editor Sorry He Didn't til e When the Bible TVa Fabllshed Newspaper Workers Don't Mold Public Opinion Humorous Mr. IScrrl. Foster Coates was the first New York speaker, and he responded to the toast, "The International League of Tress Clubs." Mr. Coate, who was the Permanent Chair man of the Press Club Conveutiou, is so much in love with bis profession that ho is sorry no wasn't running a newspaper when the liible was written. "I'd like to have helped tho boys get it out," said he, "and then I'd have stolen a-march on Pittsburg and formed an International League of Press Clubs nil self." As jonr deceased presiding officer, I am ex pected to come tn life and say something about tbe International league of Press Clubs. I came to Pittsburg with some misgivings, but I go home satisfied beyond question that the International League of 1're-s Clnbs is a success. There is no doubt in my mind about it, and there is none in yours. You hii e organized a movement here that will be welcomed and supported by every" newspaper ai.d literary worker, loan or woman, in all lands. The best men and women in the press clubs of the world are with us. and we care not for the others. You may bear a few sneers now and then from some who are d)speptlc or disappointed, or in arrears for dues. Don't mind them. Let us goon with our work. You have put tbe standard high. Let us make the International League of Press Clubs command respect bv first respecting our sehes." Mr. Coates concluded by outlining tbe work of the new organization and giving some good sound advice to tbe members. P. J. Ilanway, another New Yorker, spoke of "The Oldest Press Club in the World." He re viewed briefly the history of the New York club, nnd then dashed into the proprietors, claiming that few of the great newspaper own ers of the country are practical newspaper men. Among the theories advanced by Mr. Ilanway was one that the newspaper men are not the great molders of public opinion they are claimed to be, because they are seldom per mitted to write their own opinion. A third metropolitan guest was William Berri, who responded to the toast, "Independ ent Journalism," in the absence of Hon. A. K. McCIore. Mr. Herri made a brilliant address, keeping tbe guests in a continuous uproar of laughter. Mr. Herri is one of the brightest af ter-dinuer talkers fn the country. OUR NORTHERN NEIGHBORS. Canadian Guests Kespond to Toasts to Their 1'roi inces They Say We Are One Great Country Bright Thoughts From Bright Men. J. B. Boyd, of Toronto, responded to the toast to Canada. He said that while the convention had been good enough to call them neighbors they had gone even further and welcomed them -as brethren. And are we not in reality brethren in a very special sense? Do we not belong to one great fra ternity, whoso sphereis worldnide, but whose methods and objects are prattiolly the same? And may I be permitted, in response to your cordial toast, to tell you something very bneflv ot the history and nrogre-s of the branch of this great new spaper fraternity in the Doniiuion of Canada which ou bare so handsomely recog nized at this convention. The Canadian press, while it cannot compare with yours in mem bers, has bad an interesting career. The speaker gave a briet sketch of Canadian lournali-m and the prominent part it has played iu the histor) of the two countries. One of the most striking and encouraging signs in the recent history of Canadian journalism, said he, has been tbe creation of that independent spirit which leads the greatest paper el the Dominion to deal with all ques tions on their merits apart from all party ties. While our progress is not to be compared with yours, it bas nevertheless been most encour aging, and to-day we possess, throughout tbe Dominion from Halilax to Vancouver, some 900 publications. Permit mc to say thit the holding of this cnmention at this time seems to be most op portune tor us. At no previous period has so much attention been paid to Canadian affairs bv the press of tbe United States as at present. The reason for this is not far to seek. Live issues are arising between the two countries. The trade question is duly becoming a more vital question. Wc now and again have our little quarrels, which will eventually do more good than harm, as they mil call oar attention to each other, and when wc each find out what jolly good fel lows the others are we will get on all the better together. Unfortunately there is sometimes a good deal of blaster indulged in on both sides ot tue line. Jut now we are hearing a great deal about tbe Bering Sea trouble, which, as you know, is all aboat the catching of a few seals. Your Mr. Blaiue and our Mr. Tupper are having a very pretty diplomatic contest on the question, which at least serves the useful purpose of serving us witu some good matter. It is to bo regretted that there are, some pcoplj who lose their beads on tins question. Sumo even go so far as to talk war. A ar. gentlemen, between the United States nnd Canada! What an absurdity is this! Hnw much meaning is embodied in that good old Auglo-baxon w ord, neighbors. Tbose who are near to each other are not tbe people of Can ada. Should not tbe people of Canada ahvajs be near the people of the United States, not only in tbe mere proximity of the two countries, but in everything that tends to union, peace and fraternity. liters is every, thins to bring us together. Our interests on this continent is in common with yours, bhould wenot therefore alwajs live in tbe closest bonds of friendship? .Should not especially be the aim of the newspaper men of tho two countries to use their best efforts to foster fraternal feeling between tbe two countries. tddo eirrything to knot closer tbe bonds of union? Not that political union is necessary or desirable, for Canada bas its own destinv to workout. Canadians are looking lorwardto the day when they too will become a great nation on the northern part of tbe continent. THE KEYSTONE STATE. Attorney General Hensel Tells a Great Deal About tho Resources of, l'ennsyl. laiiia Homesick to Bo With the News paper Men Again A Wreck. ' Iu the introduction of Attorney General "W. U. Hensel, the toastmaster made allusion to his having been in the news paper business, and being poor at that, turned into the bypaths and fell into the legal profession.' After a reply to this ac cusation, including an apology, Mr. Hensel said: "The Swits have a hymn which is said to be such that even when heard on tbe field of battle gives one the feeling ot homesickness. And any man no has served as a worker in the newspaper field on occasions like this feels a little homesick. I responded to your invita tion with the greatest alacrity. It reached me at 1123 and I took the 11:80 train. "I am conscious that tin- people who give me welcome here to-night w nnid prefer that an other, abler man. had filled my place. You were anxions that he should come, but he was constrained to appear in Philadelphia as prose cutor ot two Philadelphia and one Harrishnrg piper for libel. I am glad to say that during the last campaign no Pitftdmrg paper gave can-e for any snch procefdings." "The Commonwealth." was tbe toast to which Mr. Htnsel was assigned, arid after a , liile he got to the subject. "No one can travel through tho great State of Pennsylvania," said he. "uitbout noting its physical, moral and political greatness. She bis reason to be proud other h.story: she is lhe Keystone of tho Fed eral arch and yields to none. She has always stood In the first rank.. Wlthi her borders was laid the foundation for religious freedom, though tbe people of New England loudly de mand that honor. , "Pennsylvania has more vast and varied re sources than any otbakStato of the Union. It is only her lack of self-assertion that- has pre vented her taking a more advanced position in tho histnrv of the couotrv. Tbe press coold .supply that deficiency if it wdald but come to tbo fore, -this great State stands at the entrance of that great territory yet known as the West and 3C0 miles of ber southern boundary bas stood as tho dividing line between tbe North and the South. Iu mills, factories and other indus tries are enough to arouse every native and adopted son into enthusiasm." The speaker then branched into telling some funny reminiscences, and then again returned to the subject of tbe great btate. "It bas." said be, "the best regulated railroad and, until recently, the best bossed political party. If there Is an occasional wreck on the former, not through mismanagement, two Senators may come together and cause a bad wreck in the latter." - , In closing Mr. Hensel again referred to the greatness of the State, her resources, etc THREE TRITE TOPICS. rittsburs Journalism, by Henry J. Ford Judge White Talks for the Judiciary The Ladies, George W. Boyd Mr. Smith Was Absent. The toast, ''Pittsburg Journalism," was responded to by Henry J. Ford, who recalled some reminisceneesof the early development of the newspapers here, and then went on to state that this city now "supports more healthy newspapers, with larger circulation in propor tion to population than any other patch of ter ritory ot its size." Continuing, Mr. Ford said: "In all tbe pnases of the expansion of American national ity Pittsburg journalism bas borne an active and distinguished part. 1 might justly claim for it as distinctive characteristics breadth of interest and extcusiveness of view. Tbe cir cumstances ot the carlv planting of Pittsburg, and its relation to the development of the west ern country, melted a broad national compre hension "of affairs. This charac teristic of national range of sympathy has always been the keynote of Pittsburg journalism. Its conduct was open to criticism, as Is that ot every important interest, hut alter all ban been said it must be admitted that journalism is impregnably estab lished in a position of peculiar honor. What ever promotes tho wetlareot such an institu tion is of profound importance, and Pittsburg journalism will always regard it as a distin guished honor that it is iudis-olubly connected with tbe organization and first meeting of tbe International Lrague of Prcfs Clubs. Hon. J. W.F. White was slated for "lhe Judiciary," and after declaring that "time and tide wait for no man, and a ri.lroad train will wait only for a railroad official," ho proceeded with hts address. He took occcaslon to tell wherein tbe judiciary may have a grievance against some newspapers. Tho toast, "The Ladies," was consigned to the eloquent George V. Bold, and his oratory was lrequently applauded, "sometimes by the ladies present, who could see some points which tbe men were prone to pass unnoticed. POINTS ON PITTSBURG. An Encomium on the Kesults of Brain and Brawn A Prominent Manufacturer Comments on the Wonderful Advan tages and Industries of the City. John H. Bicketson responded to the toast, "Pittsbnrg." He said: ""I presume the most agreeable thing I can say to you is that I will be brief. When your committee called upon me to respond to the toast 'Pittsburg' I did mv best to induce them to choose a young and wittier man to respond to this subject. When thej refused to accept any excuse or to relieve me, I begged them to tell me what to say, and with that readiness so character istic lir the newspaper profession, they at once said to tell our visitors wbat a wondeiful place we live in geographically, physically, in dustrially and financially. Mr. Ricketson here related, a story in comparison to the request of tuo committee in. asking him to respond that was very witty and was fol lowed by unroarious applause. Truth, as well as a proper self respect, com pels us to admit that, in the development of ber natural resources, in tbe increase of her manufacturing industries, in the growth of population and wealth, Pittsburg has kept in line with her sister cities throughout the country, and it cau be truthfully said that She bas done this herself. Outside capital bas cren: into her bounds for Investment and the smoky atnios- pnere oi our once smoky citj; and Jl am sorrv to say that you have bad an opportunity of forming au idea of wbat it was un fortunately since you have been here. Her citizens are composed of tbe hearty, brainy, broad bcotcb-Irisb. wbo settled this portion of the country, and their descend ants have preserved the characteristics of the race from which they spring. The man from the North of Ireland was hardly established in Pittsbnrg until he founded Harvard Col lege at Canonsburg. within an easy) ride ot us; nor did they stop at this for they' went up - the Monongaliela and thev set up their Utile stills, and the result is well Known: their wbisky is unsurpassed anywhere. (Laughter. Since that time our German cousins, Hanz, Christiana, Gottlieb and Ivatharina have come among us and settled upon onr rugged hills. You will all admit that notwithstanding her marvellous growth, the newspapers ot Pittsburg have kept pace with her and stand to-day in the front rank of American journalism: and many of them have not only a past to be proud ol; they have not only a prosperous present and a promising future, but a record to bo proud of. Tho speaker here went on to describe the growth ot the different journals from their infancy to their present prosperous condition. HINTS OF A HUSTLER. Reporters nave Been Brought Very Near to Perfection Ills Powers and Re sponsibilities Tho Glory of the Scoop. Hepburn Johns, responding to "The Re porter," said that he could tell nothing about the reporter that most of the hearers did not kuow already. No docbt it would be interesting to examine the evolution of tbe reporter, but it would be best to confess inodestlv that the reporter had been already brought as near to perfection as was consistent with bis safetv and let it go at that, Tbe world bad missed an awful lot because the reporter bad come upon the scene so late In its history. Such important points as tbe color of Cicero's hair and the, cut of Cresar's tuga had been lost on this account. Mr, Johns then went on to allude to tho reporter's joys and sorrows, his powers and re sponsibilities, bis influence and bis aversion to piling up millions for his own benefit. The reporter, Mr. Johns contended, bad as mncn need oil the Press Club as it had of him, and their destinies were bonnd together in a glorious union. Nobody was too great or too humble to be a reporter even ex-Presidents would be welcome in their ranks. With regard to ihercportei'M joy, wbat under the sun might be asked could be compared to the subtle in toxicating rapture of a scoop? Prose could hardly do justice to it, and dropping into verse Mr. 'Johns continued: ft lien midnight romes and columns still Are yawning blank and w idc. And: "sajf thev're twenty sticks to fill!" The foreman twice has cried; The cllv editor '3 In tears, Ktporters' spirits .roop Till binltli. thcsouthsldcrnan, appears A Andytlls: "I've got a scoop ! i 1" w The man who seeks for hidden gold, ho p rubes the land or sea. ilav shout with blm, tlicsigcotold - lairek!" In his sice. The poet e'en who finds a rlivme, Tli&t lalrlv makes hlin whoop, Mav howl about it for a lime 'lis nothing to a scoop." , The fiircr.' better half of man Poorilnrllngsl couldn't know TIM recently, as now thLy can. Our creaie-t Jov below. Indeed the skirted scribe abhors llieiuarpin or the soup. And with lur tender soul idores The glory of the scoop!" l e know full will the soldier gets OTplnrv quite a slice. And who'll deny that cnaulettes Look very, irry nice? et when I see a General srlm Amidst a n edillcd trtiop, I rinuot help but pitv hlin UcneiLrgota scoop!' The stitcsman thinks lie knows the taste Ofglo y we'll admit That It n chance occurs he'll haste To pet his jirlp on IU But when he wakes the nitlnn with. Excuse mv Kremli. 1 cjup. Jleihlnks his glory Is beneath m 'llieglorj ofa scoop." Where lives thescoop? Ah! who shall say? '1 is souirht by day audnlzht. Antl gentle jonth row old and gray In bringing it to light. For he who hunts must patient ber 1 o conquer he must stoop. And labor long and silcntlr. To trap thcpliinlom scoop." But, ah! theccstasvl the bliss! Tn lilMsvho w Inland sees The hea v forms the piper Kiss . tWthbfg headlines llkothe-e: I "1 wo Vandals Lvplije 'Ihelr t rime Ithln the Lynchers' Loop," And he ar the murmur all the time: Great tassar! whatascoop!" . . And when death comes to bid ns go On board old Charon's sloop, lhope the gentleman below on' t bulletin a scoopl THE HOOSIER'POET.- James Whltcomb Klley Talks Abont Oar Kind of Man In a Pleasant Way. and Then Turns Hlin Into Some of His Char acteristic Poetry. James Whitcomb Riley, the "Hoosier Poet," took for the text ofhis address "Our Kind of Man." It may be recorded of him, said Mr. Kiley, that he is the universal favorite of all high banqueters who do wreak midnight toasts innumerable upon the cold, dispassionate waiters that have fondly, vainly hoped, that we had gathered thus together to enjoy ourselves. "Our Kind of a Man." then, naturally, when he speaks, Is very apt in deed-to depend neither upon mem ory nor manuscript, but to very simply say. something pleasint about being reminded of a littlo story (one absolutely new and fresh). Which he proceeds to tell deliciously as well as briefly; and then sits down and stays down, thouga we jar the plastering loose with our ap plause. But in our Kind of a man there 's no"on- Suoreness." cither of blood, or braln,or morals, or can 1 resume bis praises, but to still leave unfinished the just tribute due. But I will turn briefly, with your further forbearance, to a local illustration of onr kind of a man, most happily furnished by your own proud State your yet prouder city, since this is his adopted borne, and jour still prouder club, that holds him as a brother. Therefore, with his simple name for sponsor, I onld read a homely poem, inspired bv his most wholesome personality, affectionately inscribed to vonr beloved friend and mine and all humanity's: '1US Wilsos. 'lias Wilson, 1 respect you. 'cause ou're common, like voit alius was Afore you went to town and s'nrlsed The world bv glttln' "recko'nUed," Andylt p'senln'. as Isar. Your common boss sense ever wav: And when that mine i' vourn occurs On handbills, erln newspapers. Kr Utters writ by fiioudi 'at ast About you, simuaiiin the past. And iielghbers and relitlous 'low ou'icouto' the tall timber now. And "cltOn' there" about as spry'i '1 lie next! as 1 sar. when my eyes l'reirs, liihts on your name. I mind The Jlrst time 'at 1 coinc to find Yum .mil my ltlckollcction yells. Jest Juhlluiitasold sleigh bells 'lfcis Wilson! Say! Hold up! and shake Apiw. ferolrt acqualutanre sake!" My llickollection, morc'n like, llalnt ovei ly too ipt lo strike The wlnt's-called cultchurd public eye As wisdum of the deepest dye, And ylt my Klckollectlou makes bu blame lots leu cr bad mistakes, Itegardin' hnman-natchur' and The Idlers 'at I've shook their hand, 1 hail mv best lodgement's done, tbe day I've met 'cm 'fore I gotawav. 't U. 'Kas Wilson, let me grip lOUltlmndln warmest pardnership! t llid-buru vol Mke to jest haul back A" old flit-liandcr. Jist ehe-wh ick! And take on 'iwlt the shoulders, say, Sometime you're lookln" t'other way! tr, nnavby while you're speakln' to A whole blame court bouse full o' 'tuu- blastlcfrlinds, I'd like to jest Come In-like and break up the nest Atore you h itched another cheer. And say: Jt.is, I can't stand bitched her All night nor wouldn't ef I could! But Little Bethel neighborhood, i ou ust to live at, 's sent some word I er you, ef any chance occurred Togll it toiou socf vou h.lS stop, I'm waltlii ter ye to!" - You're common, as I said afore You're common, ylt uncommon more You alius kindo' 'pear to me, W hat all mankind had ort to be Jest liatchurl, and the more hurraws Y ou git, the less you know the cause Like as ef Uod llissclf stood b). W here best on earth hain't half knee-high. And sceln'-llke and knowln' He 'b the only tireat Man, reallv, J ou're Jest content to size your height W ith any reller-rann's In sight: And eien then they's scrubs, like me, i eels stuck-up, lnyoureompany! Like now 1 want to go with you Flam out o' tow n a mile or two Clean past the Kalr-ground Where's 6ome hint O' penns roil er peppermint. And bottom-lands, and timber thick Lnough tosorto' shade the crick! 1 wan t to sec J on want to set Down somers. where the grass baint wet. Ami Undo' breathe vou. like puorc air And tistc o' vour tobicker there. And talk and chaw! Talk o' the birds e've knocked with cross-bows. Afterwards Drap. mayby. Into soma dispute 'Bout pom.jrannlcs, " orcal'mus-root And how they growed. and where-on tree Eriine? Who's-best bo)-inemnrv! And wasn't It gingsang. Instead " O' cil'mus root, growed like uu said? .r how to tell a-coon trick trom A lnussrat's: qr how mljksick come href cows bruug It? Lr why now W'eneiersee no nniley" cow ls er frizz! v chicken ner nocia,' Bank marc nernothln' thalawa)! And what's come o' the Miller-, ire Old wortcrmellons hain't no more. Tomittusus, the same all red Uns now-idays all past Jois fled Bach and all lest gone k-nhlzzl Like our days o' childhood is! Ilag-coneit, Bis! tncvhiln't no friend, It 'pears like, left to compcrhend ' Sleh things as these but jou, and see How dratted sweet they air to me ! But you. 'at's loved 'em alius, and Mil sort 'em out and understand iKin some as the line books vou've read. And all fine thoughts you've writ, cr said, Xrworked out, through long niglitsn' raln, And doubts and rears, and hopes, again. As bright as morning when she broke " You knows teard rap from a loke! And so. 'Bas W ilsoii. stop ind shake A paw, fcr old acquaintance sake ! SORRY THEY COULDN'T COME. Letters or Ecgret Trom Others Who Were Invited Only One Journalism in the Land A Chicago Editor's Friendly Greetings. 'A number of letters of regret were read during the evening by "W. C. Connelly, Jr. Among the most notable was the following from A. K. McCIurc, editor of the Phila delphia Times: "I would gladly join you all at the Press Club banquet, but it is simply impossible. I so telegraphed you jesterdiy. and have dis patches from you and CIrairman Keenan this morning. There is no sentiment that so little needs either speech or letter as that of "Inde pendent Journalism.' Indeed, there Is now practically no other journalism in this land of free schools and free newspapers. There are journals driveling along and keeping alive to save funeral expense, but the only journalism that is either respected or that is a factor in working public opinlou as the independent newspaper." Governor Pattison sent the following reply to bis invitation to be present: "Important offlelal engagements render it impossible for me to come. I sincerely regret that I cannot do so." iiX-Prcsident Cleveland wrote: ,"I desire to return my thanks to the Pittsburg Frpss Club for the courteous Invitation I have received to attend a banquet to be giveu by tbe club on the 29ch instant. I regret that my engagements will not permit me to be present. I hope tbe occasion will be a most pleasaut one to those who pirticipate." James W. Srotr, of the Chicago Herald, replied as follows: 'I regret exceedingly that it will be impos sible for me to accept tbe invitation to attend tbo fourth annual banquet on January 29. I hope tho occasion will be an enjoyable one, and that, the efforts of the Pittsburg Press Club to bring the members of all press clubs into closer relations will be successful. With thanks for tbe honor conferred upon me by tbe invitation." Mr. Andrew Carnegie, one of the only two honorary members of the club, replied through his nrlvate secretary. P. W.Flnnegan: "Mr. Carnegie has received your kind invitation tol ne present aiiuci ourm annual Banquet ot me Pittsburg Press Club, and directs me to state that owing to other engagements and es pecially one on the date mentioned In your in vention he will bo compelled to decline the honor and forego the pleasuro which tho ac ceptance of your invitation would give him." Congressman Dalzell was too busy to leave Washington, and wrote: "I am in receipt of invitation from the Pittsbnrg Press Club to at tend their fourth annual banquet, tn be given at tbe Hotel Duqnesne. Plttsnurg, January 29, 1S91. I appreciate your kindness in sending me this Invitation, and very much regret that un der present circumstances it will be imnossiule for me tn be witb you on that occasion." Other letters were read from Senator M. . Quay. General Scborield, U. K. A.; Chief Jus tice Fuller, of the United fatates hupremo Court; Chief Justice Paxton. of the State Su preme Court) James G. Blaine, Secrotarv of btate: ex-Governor James A. Beaver. M. Hal stead, Brooklyn: Geirge William Curtis, New York; Vice President Levi P. Mortun and 11 K. Jones. AH ALIEN C0NTEACT DECISI0H. The Prepayment of an Emigrant's Passage Not of Itself Unlawful. St. Lotjis. Jan. 29. Judge Thayer this morning handed down an important decis ion in the United Stites District Court in the case of the United States versus Henry C. Edgar, for alleged violation of the alien contract law. "Edgar is lessee o the Glen dale Zinc "Works, of this city, and was charged with prepaying the passage of two aliens from Bristol, Eng to St. Lonis, un der contract to work for the defendant. The aliens did not land, but were sent back to England. The Judge held that it is not unlawful to prepay the transportation ol an alien, unless at the time of such pre payment the alien is then "under contract or agreement to perform labor or service in the Uuited States;" that tbe petition did not shpw such a contract or agreement, and there.ofe be dismissed tbe case. THE PRICE ' TOO BIG. J.S. Coxcy Declines, to Pay $5,000 for tbe Younj: Local Trotter. JOHN SPLAN ENGAGED TO DRIVE. President OWeil! Expresses Himself About the Iiicrbaner and Teteitn Cases. EXCITING POOL MATCH IN THE KINK. "What promised to be an interesting and important horse sale was completely killed yesterday. J. S. Coxey, of Eminence, Ky,, arrived in the city with the intention of buy ing Ironwood, the trotting horse owned by James Macafee and trained by Mr. Samuel Keys. Ironwood is a good and promising ttrotter, as local patrons of the track know. Messrs. Keys and Macafee wanted 5,000 for the gelding, aud this was too much for Mr. Coxey to pay. His great objection to Iron wood was the fact that the horse is a geld ing, and Mr. Coxey thought $5,000 too big a figure for a" trotter of that kind. The deal is, therefore, completely off. Mr. Coxey stated, during a conversation yes terday, that be has engaged John Splan to drive his horses this year. Mr. Coxey's two principal goers are Acolyte, 20, a trotting stallion, and I&nma. a pacer, record "li- Mr. Coxey is certain that each horse can improve its record if under the care ofa good driver. It is thoneht that the stallion can reduce his mail: to 2.15. At any rate Mr. Coxey thinks tint cau be done and will try to bave it accomplished. Etuuia, he says, ought to get to 2:12. She did very poorlv last year. H. B. Rea sold a young trotter yesterday to a local bujer. Prices are still keeping high and one or two important sales are pending. A local horseman stated vesterd.iy that a city or two ago he met Harry Price In Cleveland, 'and that during a conversation Mr. Price stated that bo is sure the new running circuit will be aac. The local authority said: "Harry is en thusiastic about it ana is sure that there will Pe runnlnc races at Cleveland, Buffalo. Detroit and Pittsburg this year. Tbe only question able point so far is Pittsburg, because of the anti-pool sellimr law iu operation. But this law. It Is expected, will be chanced. At any rate. Mr. Prlee Is certain that there will bea good running meeting here." IT WAS VEBY EXCITING. Clearwater and Kuntzsch Commence Their Pool Match for S300 a felde. Messrs. W, H. Clearwater and G. N. Kuntzsch began their pool match last evening in the Grand Central Rink for 200 a side and the gate receipts. There was a large audience present and one of tbe most exciting contests ever seen in this city was witnessed. At vari ous times the audience became so excited that cheers were lond and long. The contest is bslng pUed on a Brunswick & Balke table. 5 bv 10. The match consists of 600 bails that Is the player wbo pockets that number first will bo the winuer. Tne contest ants are among the very best pool players in tbe world and last evening they displaced their skill to perfection. Several times each man pocketed all the 15 bills straight off tbe reel. The playing was of the best kind and it is safe to say that the contest will be a close one. Harry Bushart was referee and commenced the match at S o'clock. Kuntzsch scored first and for the first hour held a good lead. Clear water then plajed magnificently and not only overhauled the Syracuse man, hut passed Tiim. Kuntzsch fell to the rear and was J2 points be hind, loward the close be showed extraordi nary skill and au idea of tbe excitemeut may be formed when it is stated thar Clearwater was IDS and Kuntzsch 19i and the latter "in play." He had only six balls to get and there were nine on the table scattered all round. But be fell to pieces on a very simple shot and Clearwater soon pocketed tno balls making him 200 to Kuntzscb's 19L Lven the plaiers got excited at tbe finish as each made some very bad plays. The contest will be resumed this evening and it Is certain that a large crowd will be present. HE IS STILL HOPEFUL. President J. P. O'Neill Talks About the Tebeau and Other Matters. . :SrZCIAL. TELEGRAM TO TILE DISPATCH. . Cleveland, Jan. 29. J. Palmer O'Neill, of the Pittsburs Clob, left forChicago to-night, (speaking about Bierbauer bo said! "I'am not at all worried about Bierbauer and Stack. Both these players will wear a Pitts burg uniform next season. Tbe National Bnarl, if it decides anj thing in the Bierbauer case, must decide a principle. It cannot con sider tbe skill or value ot a particular player, bo far as it has jurisdiction it must decide whether John Doe or Richard Roe, under cer tain conditions, are eligible,to sign contracts. Tbe Bierbauer case does not'differ from that of any man who may not have been reserved by a club and subsequently sign with another." Speaking of Tebean. he said: "Tbe Cleve land club does not want to part with Tebeau unless it can get in exchange players wbo will strengthen their team. This is a reasonable bunncs proposition. I am not asking charity or assistance for the Pittsburs club. If I can not offer them an exchange that will satisfy them of course we will not have Tobeau, but I hive not giveu up the negotiations by any means." MICHIGAN'S MINE HORROR. EIGHT MEN PEOBABLY CBEMATED JJEAB IROff MOUNTAIN. They Are Shut In the Great Chapln Mine, Which. Is Burning riercely No Possible Chance to Escape The Origin of the Fire Unknown. Ihon Mountain-, Micir., Jan. 29. At about 6 o'clock this evening a part of the Cbapin mine, the largest and most produc tive in Michigan, caught fire at the sixth level, and at this writinz the Grehas spread to an alarming extent. Smoke is pouring from four of the shafts, and it ii feared that serious damage will result. Eight miners of the day shift are under ground and cannot be rescued. They have probably succumbed to the .smoke. How tbe fire started is not known. The tops of the shafts are being covered to prevent air entering the mine, and it is hoped by this means to smother tbe flames. A later dispatch says the fire has extended and all the shafts are closed down. The eight men have no possible chance to es cape. A PABTISAN TIGHT. It Causes tho Failure of an Attempt to Oust an Official. jrVCtAI. TXLIORA1I TO Tni OI8PXTCB.1 N- Columbus, O., Jan. 20. A partisan fight in the Ohio Senate this evening re sulted in the deleat of the bill to oust "tin-tag" Stevens, the Comptroller at Cincinnati. The Republicans only had 17 members, Hnd 19 is a constitutional majority,' hence the bill was defeated. The nine Democrats voted against the measure, and tbe Senate .was declared adjourned, to prevent, the Republican Irom doing any more damage. The Senate his adopted the resolntiou to investigate the management of the penitentiary, and the committee will be appointed to-morrow. The bill to abolish the State Board of Pardons occupied the attention of the House all day. It was supported by the author in a determined way. He asserted that the people wanted the absolute powers of par dons vested in the Governor. The bill was lost hy a vote of 2G ye.is to 42 navg. J. G. Bennett & Cos Leading Hatters and Furrier, Corner Wood street and Filth avenue. DIED. FREDNP On Thurday, January 29, 1891. Josefii Fkeunb, at 550 p. si., aged is years 5 months. s Funeral will take place from bis late resi dence, 132 Josephine street, Pittsburg, South side, on Sunday. February 1. at 2 o'clock f. m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. 3 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, ALTERATION SALE ALL THIS WEEK. On account of the alterations in onr CLOAK AND CURTAIN ROOM It will necessitate us closing it for several weeks, and we will offer our entire line of COATS, JACKETS, ' ". SHAWLS, FURS, CURTAINS, PORTIERES, ETC., t At a sacrifice below actual cost. SEE WHAT WE OFFER. One lot of Jackets at i)5c, former prices $4 and 54 50. One lot of Jackets, $1 50, former prices 3 and 56. Oue lot Cheviot Beefers at 3 75, former price ?6 50. One lot of Ladies' fine $12 and $15 Jack ets, with and without vests. $7 50. All our imported Diagonal, Cheviot and Fur-Trimmed Jackets at 515, former prices 522, 525 and 530. One lot $12 and S15 Plush Jackets at 57. ONE LOT -OK- NEWMARKETS At 51.00. Another lot at 52, and still another lot at 53. These goods cost Irom 57 to 520. 1,500 Pairs of Lace Curtains must be sold so if you want a bargain in Curtains cope early. 50c FROir 50c A. PAIK. OQGtOvMOf A PAIR. A large lot ot Portieres will be offered re gardless of cost. Furs at 25c on the 51. RS. C. WEIBSER 435-MARKETST.-437 ja26-MWP "--Ww d ERS fJSiek jf Bilious. . U Nervous R Periodical EMCHES NelVer a Cathartic nor an Opiate. Ah&aluteltlHarmt PosltlnelgtheBE3T. Price 25c. per box. E Intemperate deS-MWT DOWN, Strous & McAteer W3 LIBERTY ST. sepl-25-JtWF kH"-4?H I ToVVvMaB t12fl n ji & Mir$" 3,000 LAMPS AT HALF PRICE! FOR TO-DAY AND JO-MORROW ONLY! The Best Offering Ever Made by Kaufmanns' Popular House Furnishing Goods Department, and the Most Wonderful Lamp Sale Ever Held in Pittsburg. cllirW mk 1 ) .25 CENTS For above good Kitchen Lamps, with tin reflector, large Burner and chimney; lowest price here tofore was 50c. A lot" of exqtr.site Banquet Lamps, with large Duplex burner, 'silE fringe shade, all complete for $2; worth $3 9S. ABOVE GOODS WILL BE OFFERED FOR TWO DAYS ONLY! To-Day and To-Morrow ! To-Day and To-Morrow ! KAUFMANNS, Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street. rKTT ADVERT1SE3IBJ.TS. RED-HOT BARGAINS ; IN MEN'S I PRICES THAT TALK FOR THEMSELVES: Men's Cassimere Overcoats,, ten shades, well made and trimmed, velvet collar or plain, only $5. Men's Cassimere Suits, neat patterns, sacks of cutaways, only $6.50. $5.00 $6.50 (ft 1 C A Men's Pants in checks, stripes and mixtures, only $liJU 1.50. PITTSBURG COMBINATION COR. GRANT AND W - K n ' OPP. THE COURT HOUSE. OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 10 P. M. tgjsyZZiri'?-?:':r'?"Jr jjijTFSs--gr 'Tis 'pledrfrh&l a,chmnlis MKP.'MB I l 1 tJ.r JIN? IJffKljNi& "dwdaecuro 'mines cie&necu flHSSfe. fclPfcTGMP s 'IKis &. solid ceJke oscourind'sooiD .e0riT.t?rryJfcinyounnexthouse-cleawnini Even the little pig in the picture is a more agreeable companion than a man with a dirty collar or a woman who presides over a tawdry house. But nobody wants the reputation of being a pig under any circumstances. STEAMERS AND EXCURSIONS. STATE LINE TO Glasgow.Loncionderry, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool & London. FROM EWYORK EVURY THURSDAY. Cabin Pa.ssace, i3 to 50, according to location of stateroom. Excursion, tbo to S95. Steerage to and from Enrope at lowest rates AUSTIN BALDWIN & CO., General Agents, 53 .Broadway. New York. J. J. Mccormick, sel-l-D Agent at Pittsburs. ANCHOR LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. GLASGOW SERVICE. btcamerseTery SatnrdaT from New Yorfc t GLASGOW AND LONDONDERrJV. Cabin passive to Glajrow or Londonderry. (SO and 60. Kound trio, SM 5110. becoud clan, 130. Mecrajre nassajre. 0. MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE. New Yort to Ulbrtltar and ap!es direct, t. S. HelpnTiJ, Wednesday, Feb. 25. Cabin. tSO to I0O. Steerare. r TraTelers circular letters of credit and drafts for any amount issued at lowest current rates. For books of tours, tickets or further lnfnrmatloK applytoHENIIfclteON UKUTHEKS. . Y., or J. J. JUcCOlUlICK, GaandWl Smithneldft.: A. V. hCOBFP.iSO.N. MS bralthflcld St.. Pittsburg: t M. amieLH. 110 Federal St., Allege nv. oc30-69-MTP For these magnificent Parlor Vase Lamps, with decorated shade and large, first-class burner; regular price $3 to $4. FINER PARLOR LAMPS Reduced Trom 115 to SIO. Reduced from $10 to J7. Reduced from S7 SO to $5. Reduced from $5 to S3 23. -QWz $1 B5 ITS! PANTS! CLOTHING COMPANY, DIAMOND STS., ji30-itr - . 1 Tt . TTTHiriSbTAB Llt- rOU QUKENS.TOWN AK1 MVEKPOOU KoTalard United Slates Hall Steamers. Adriatic t eb. l.-p m 'Adriatic March 4. 1- m Teutonic Feb. 11. 7am Teutonic, Mcb II. 6.3uara "Celtic, teii. 13. 3 n iu Britannic Jlch. 18,1 D m '.Majestic Fio. 25. 7 a in I'M ijrstlc Jlch. -. 6 a ffi, From Vr'nlte star dock, toot ot West Teem su 'Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon rates. fSO and upward, becond cabin. 435 and upward, according to steamer and location or berth. Ex curslon tickets on la-orabls terms. Steera'e. 3. bite btar drafts payable on demand in alt ths principal banks throughout Great Britain. Ap ply to J(.'U J. MCLOKM1CK, 639 and 401 Smith- -Held tt.. 1'ltMbnrjr, or J. HltliCK 1331AI, Gen eral Agent. 41 llroadway, New Yore. iea-o NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD 1 S. S CO. '; Fast Line of Express Steamers. Sevr York to Southampton (London) Bremen. . Sl'KING SAILINGS, 1391: j rjTeL Tues.. April 14. Eider, SaL, May It Mbe. "Wed., April li Trave, Tues., .May 13 ,. hider. Sat.. April 1S Folds, Wed., May 3) Travc, 'lues., April 21 saalc SaL, iiar 3 lulda, Wed., April "2 Spree. Tues., Jlay "S Saale, bat.. April 25 Werra, Wed., May Z7 "' bprec Tues., April 2S Cms, SaL. May 30 erra.. Wed., April 21 lahu. Tues., June 3 x Kins, bat.. May T Kaiser, Wed., June 3 IA Labn, W cd.. May S Aller. Hat., June 6 Vr Allcr, Sat.. May S llaTel, Tues., June 9 , Havel, lues.. May l: hi he. Wed., June id Jbc Ved.. May 11 Llder, Sat.. Jane 11 'lime from ew York to bonthampton. 7 days. From Southampton to Bremen. .4 or CO hour. From Southampton tG Loudon, br Southwestern Hallway CO., IS hours. Trains crery hour In the summer season. Jtaliwar carriages for London await passengers In Southampton Docks on arriv al ot Express Steamers from ewYork. '1 hese steamers are well known for their speed, comfort and excellent cuisine. .MAX SCUAUMBhKlt&CO.. K7SmIthflelist. LOUIS MULsEK. bis bmithlleld st. Jal-lCO-D $1 50 For gorgeous Brass Extensioa ! Hanging Lamps, with large dec "-1 orated dome, shade ana best burner; actual cost, $3. FINER HANGING LAMPS Reduced from JI2to S3. Reduced from SiO to S7 Reducsd from S7 50 to S5. Reduced from $5 to S3 25. ' -ne J.T -rt r . 1 "-.4. .M3L.1&fcX "5 A uJTiu. :jfe.j -.'..iv- ,i v.xj4i..y&v-4k2 v.-., jjSHQBj9HQSBuMmB3SLAMSBBiilsS
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