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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-25
MR.. MARYATT STEELE.


General William Skeen, of Allegheny, who
has been Republican for some years, was In
the audience and. being called upon, took the
stand. The people. he said, are now looking to
the citizens of Augusta as Gid Gen. Washing
ton in the darkest hour of the revolution when
he exclaimed, leave me but banner to
plant on the mountains OF West Angus ia, and
I will rally around 1t the men who will raise
our bleeding country from the dust and set her
free"
Malone Is no Republican. He has gotten In
to the Republican nest. bat he is not a Repub-
lican. A skunk got into the doves nest and
claimed to be dove, but the dove told it that
it did not look like dove, and it did not smell
like dove.
His election would be disgrace es we'll as
calamity, and the man who will vote for him,
will disgrace the memory of his ancestors. He
said he knew Billy Mahone.an that he should
be buried on the day of election in his own
filth beyond the reach of the hand of resurrec.
ton. Malone never stood up for anything ex-
cept for Billy Malone. He was sometimes pig
and sometimes puppy. Those who are asleep
should wake up, and those who are awake
should walk and those who are walking should
run, and those who are running should fly t.
rescue the State from such intolerable aff1lc-
ton as would be the election of Malone.
The meeting then adjourned with three
cheers for Capt. Phil. w. Mckinney, the gallant
standard bearer and knightly champion of the
| Democratic party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26

Frank Bonstslli were rejected because their
bonds were not sufficient. Eberhart &
Obef, brewers, were rejected because their
bondsman was on too many bonds. Sehuetz,
Renzlehausen & Co., wholesale dealers,
were rejected because there was no state
ment or justification attached. W. h.
Holmes & Son, wholesale dealers, were re-
jected because the bond was improperly
signed. Snyder, Abel & Co. were rejected
because one of their bondsmen has died.
These, with the bonds rejected on We'd
nesday. make 26 in all, and the License
Court will set Tuesday afternoon to approve
the bonds substituted for those thrown out.
Clerk of Courts McGunnegle will not
begin to issue licenses to the fortunate ones
until tomorrow morning as he cannot get
the work in shape before that time.
John Miller, who was convicted in last
September for selling liquor without license
and sentenced to pay fine and undergo a
term in Jail, was released yesterday, he
having filed duplicate schedules, as required
by law, that he was unable to pay the fine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
BOTANICAL ENTHUSIASTS.
The Western Pennsylvania Association
Meet and Discuss Natures Flora.

The Western Pennsylvania Association
Meet and Discuss Natures Flora.
The Western Pennsylvania Botanical So
ciety held its monthly. meeting in the par
lors of the Pittsburg Library Association
last evening. The proceedings were very
interesting, even to one not familiar with
the different fora and its peculiarities
DR.. Frank Hamilton presided, and among
the attending members were many eminent
botanists of both cities. Ths society now
has a herbarian containing large number
of prepared plants, and it is making ar
rangements to obtain specimens of all indi-
genous plants of North America. Mr.
Wm. M. Kennedy, of Marshall, Kennedy
& Co., presented the society with large and
valuable collection, among which was a
specimen of the Coaster Hydromatacus
commonly known as the Earth star. This
strange plant, of a cork-like substance,
grows underneath the ground, and is STELLA
shaped. In dry weather the petals contract
but when rain falls they expand like a ro-
sette
Another interesting wild production of
nature was the Walking Fern, which creeps
along and buries itself in the earth, then
disjoints itself from the original root and
continues spreading. Exhibits innumera-
BILE were shown, the description of which
was far more interesting than the names
they are designated by. This study is man.
ifestly growing, and steps are now on foot
BY the society looking toward union of all
scientific associations of Pittsburg, with the
view of beneficial organization so far as
common interests are concerned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
THEY ARE ACTIVE.
Meetings Yesterday By Retailers a
Brewers, and Wholesalers To DAY.


Meetings Yesterday By Retailers and
Brewers, and Wholesalers To-Day.
The retail liquor dealers held very ami
mated meeting in the Grand Army Hall
yesterday, with Samuel Bing presiding.
There were motions innumerable made by
unfortunate saloon keepers, some of which
were very irrelevant. They finally led to a
resolution to appoint a committee of retail
men to meet and confer with the representa-
tives of the wholesalers. This was adopted,
and Thomas Delaney, Charles Vowinkle
and f. Gotthart were chosen.
A number of letters from prominent peo-
pie not in the liquor business suggested
that a mass meeting be held at some time in
the near future, where every class of busi-
ness could be represented and their senti-
ments be voiced. This was thought by some
to be rather judicious, but the majority
were of the opinion that this last resort
might be feasible should the court refuse to
act further upon the applications for re-
hearings. I. d. Casey, one of the whole
saler's, committee, said to a DISPATCH
writer: "We intend holding another meet
ing this afternoon at o'clock. at which we
expect all wholesalers, brewers and bottlers
refused and granted to be present The
object is to complete the petitions for pre-
sentation to the court. but as Judge Magee
has decided not to act upon them until the
return of Judge White, we want to have
them filed Immediately in the hope that
this will hasten His Honor home"
The Brewers Association held their
regular meeting yesterday afternoon in
their rooms on Fourth avenue. The Con-
stitutional amendment was discussed and
also the recent action of Judge White in de-
morslizing their business by his slaughter
of would-be licensees.
Edward J. FraueDheim, when spoken to
anent the meeting and its significance, said
it had nothing to do with the question of
rehearings; but he said that should the re-
tail men take steps 10 regain their licenses,
then the brewers might jump in and espouse
and help their cause.
Judge White was present at the Phila-
delphia License Court Wednesday and
looked on for little while.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
ANOTHER CHURCH ROW.
The Pastor of SOuthside Lutheran Church
Asked to Resign-His supporters Ad.
inurn MeefinR.

The Pastor of SOuthside Lutheran Church
Asked to ResIsn-His Supporters Ad-
journ Meeting.
There was pretty lively meeting of the
congregation of the Grace Evangelical
Lutheran Church, at the corner of South
Seventh and Carson streets, last night,
which will likely result in split in the
church. For some time certain faction in
the congregation has been raising objections
to the pastor, Rev. j. K. Melhorn, and a
few days ago the following paper was cir
culated among the members:
We, the undersigned members of Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pittsburg
Southside, believing it to be to the best inter-
ests and welfare of our congregation, do hereby
| respectfully request you for your resignation.
The paper was signed by number of the
members of the congregation, and, as last
night was the time for the annual congre-
gational meeting, it was the intention to
present the petition to Mr.. Melhorn.
The supporters of the pastor, however,
had learned of the steps that we're being
taken against him, and went to the meeting
last night prepared to defeat any attempt
that might be made to get the petition
before the congregation. And they
sent the matter in constitutional way, and
when the offer was made to present it, a mo-
stion, by one of the opposite faction, to ad-
journ was Immediately carried.
The congregation then adjourned to the
street and the factions divided 1t was here
that some pretty hot words we're passed.
The pastor and his supporters were con-
demned very harshly for their action in the
meeting.
Mr.. Carl S. Duff, one of the movers
against Mr.. Melhorn, was seen at his home
on South Seventeenth street after the meet
ing. He said: ST am not prepared just
now to specify our objection to Mr.. Mel
horn. 1 will say this, however, that unless
he resigns there will be split in our con-
gregation. AS pastor he is all right; but
we object to him on other grounds. I will
hint at the objection by saying that Mr..
Melhorn cannot hold his tongue"
Mr.. Melhorn has had charge of the con-
gregatiou for 18 years. His congregation
numbers about 400 members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
FOR TAX EXONERITIONS.
Liquor Dealers Who Were Refused License
Make Another Move.

Liquor Dealers Who Were Refused License
Make Another Move.
Yesterday afternoon Joseph Einstein,
Charles B. Deshone and dozen other
wholesale and retail liquor dealers appeared
before City Assessor Case, and notified him
that they had been refused license and
naturally could not be expected to pay the
business tax assessment now being made on
their returns. Estimates made in the as
sessor's books show that the liquor men who
controlled much of the largest trade in deal
ing with retailers have been refused, thereby
causing loss to the city of S75, 200.
The retail liquor dealers are taxed per
cent on their Licenses and the amount of busi-
ness done during the year. Mr.. Case paid
particular attention when these people
applied for license to the receipts of their
business sworn 10, and in numerous cases
clipped these statements out of the news
papers and pasted them in book for refer
ence. For instance, the tax of james
Bennett, on Smithfeld street, for last wear
was levied only on $4,000, or $50; this year
it is on $50, 5000, or $3.50. In court Mr..
Bennett testified that his yearly receipts
amounted to $4,000, which would make
$3.50 if assessed according to his own testi-
mony.
The Seventeenth ward, the largest in the
city, last year had 10 liquor houses, 9 retail
and wholesale; it has but 1 now, and of
course the city loses these taxes which it
would derive from them had they not been
refused.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26


hvering part of her lecture she attired her
self in costume made OF furs. The arms,
legs, body, hood, etc., were one piece. Dur
ing the lecture Miss Krarer sang several
songs in the Esquimaux tongue, which
greatly amused the audience.
The talk was mainly about the habits and
life of the Esquimaux. Miss Krarer has
been in this country about seven years and
talks broken English. She began by say
ing that she left Greenland about 16 years
ago to go on a journey. The boat upon
which she was passenger was shipwrecked
in the ice and the party had to put in to
Iceland. She found that country so much
superior to Greenland that she decided to
remain there. She did not like the idea of
living in snow house, which she said were
the only places of habitation in Greenland.
She stated the houses were constructed by
cutting blocks of ice with spears made from
the tusks of the walrus, and putting the
blocks together. All the ecracks were stopped
up with snow. Two or three layers of fur
are laid on the floor in place of carpet. A
small hole II feet high is left in the side of
the house for door. On the latter is
placed piece of fur to keep out the wind.
The door is so narrow that if person going
out would meet one coming into the house
one of them would have to back to allow
the other to pass. The people
VERY RARELY, HAVE A FIRE.
When they do they make it from small
bones and dried, lean reindeer meat, torn
into shreds. By the use of flint and the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
CLOSE YOUR STORES.
The Request of the Washington Centennial
Committee.

The Request Of the Washington Centennial
Committee.
The Washington Inaugural Committee
has prepared the following address to the
public:
On Tuesday, April 30. the citizens Of Ale
gheny county, as well as the people Of the
whole country will unite in celebrating the
centennial anniversary of the inauguration Of
General George Washington, as the first Presi-
dent Of the United States.
The committee having the local celebration
in charge, fully appreciates the magnitude Of
the occasion, and is particularly desirous that
this last and greatest of all the national CEN
tennials may be celebrated in q manner COM
mensurate with the importance OF the event.
Washington led the American people out Of
bondsge and oppression into the clear light OF
freedom and national prosperity. The history
Of the United States is the history Of the
gradual rising from the foundations Of liberty
and order by him so deeply and broadly laid OF
that stately fabric of the national institutions
which has become the admiration OF the
world.
1t is just and fitting that the people should
honor with grateful cOmmemoration the one
hundredth Anniversary Of the taking by the
great captain in war of the chair of office in
peace as the chief magistrate of the land he
had fought for with such effective valor.
1t Is particularly fitting that in Allegheny
county the inauguration of Washington-the
crowning act in the unifying OF all the states
into one government-should be observed in
reverence; for within its boundaries have oc-
CURED some of the most important events in
the history of the Republic.
The centennial of this ilIustrious event in the
history Of the nation having been declar ed a
general holiday by an act of Congress, the busi-
ness men of Pittsburg and Allegheny are here
by requested TO close their places of business,
at least half of the day, and to decorate their
buildings with the national colors. Arrange
ments have been made by which it IS expected
many thousands Of strangers will be attracted
to the city who will remain two or three days.
VIII the business men cooperate with the local
committee in the manner suggested and thus
aid in making the day a memorable one, and
the celebration credit to the great manufac-
turing metropolis of the world?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
THOSE IMPORTED BLOWERS.
The Flint Glass and Amalgamnted Associ-
atiOns Deny That They Intend to Prose-
cute President CampbelI.

The Flint Glass and Amalgamnted Associ-
ations Deny That They Intend to Prose-
cute President Campbell.
The publication that there was con-
certed move on the part of the Amalgamated
Association and the American Flint Glass
Workers Union to the effect that they in
tended to prosecute President Campbell and
other window glass workers interested in
the importation of 26 window glass workers,
is denied by the officials of the two organi-
cations. Secretary Martin, of the Anal
gamated Association, stated yesterday that
he had not heard of such move, but that
he is opposed to the importation of men
under any circumstances. He believes that
enough men can be secured in this country
to fill vacancies IN any industry.
Secretary Dillon, of the American Flint
Glass Workers Union, said: "We do not
contemplate taking any steps in the matter,
reports to the contrary Notwithstanding
We never said we would join with the
Amalgamated Association and investigate
and prosecute President Campbell or any
person interested in the importation of the
26 glassbloxers. do not believe that there
is scarcity Of glassblowers here, and il
any law has been violated I believe the
matter should be investigated by the proper
authorities.
The statement Of President Campbell and
Secretary Cake, of the Window Glass
Workers Union, that there is scarcity oil
men IN this country, is denied by ex-Presi-
dent Cline, of the same organization. In
proof of his statement he gives some figures.
He is now in charge OF the National Glass
Budget, and in the current issue of the
paper will say that there is not scarcity Of
window glass blowers. His report shows
that this week there are ], 1,040 pots in opera
tion and 252 are idle. Mr.. Cline further
states that only 46 men are needed at Jean
nette, and these positions can easily be filled
by the idle men in this country.
In an editorial the paper says:
The officials of L. A. 800 have placed them.
selves on record as consenting to the importa-
tion of foreign workmen. The aspect of the
case becomes graver when it is considered that
Mr.. Chambers was active in trying to secure
the Endorsement of other manufacturers in
favor Of President Campbell's application for
the position of Commissioner of the National
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The pernicious precedent thus set will inju-
riously affect all other trades. 1t will be quoted
as a reason why the law should be repealed. II
will be cited as an importation with the con-
sent of labor organization) which replaced
unskilled labor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
HE WAS ARRESTED AGAIN.
Ex-Onicer Thompson, of Allegheny, Once
More Taken Into Custody.

Ex-Onicer Thompson, of Allegheny, Once
More Taken Into Custody.
Ex-Roundsman John Thompson, of Alle-
gheny, is not yet out of trouble. Immedi-
ately after being released on bail on a
charge of gambling on Wednesday night
he left the Office. About o'clock yester-
day morning he was found by Roundsmen
Johnston and Wilson trying to break into
disorderly house on Craig street. He was
kicking at the door, and when the officers
ordered him to move on he refused and
struck Johnston. The latter them placed
him under arrest, and a desperate scuf1e
ensued. The prisoner threw Johnston's s
handy billy into the street, and Wilson was
compelled to draw his billy. Thompson
was finally placed in the patrol wagon and
taken to the lookup.
At the hearing in the morning Johnston
testified to having been badly hurt in the
encounter, and Thompson was fined S25 and
costs by Mayor Pearson. The fine was
promptly paid, when he was again arrested
on charge OF desertion, and furnished bail
in the sum of $500 for hearing before AL
derman Brinker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
THE LOTUS CLUB.

The Reception Was Big Success Notwith-
standing the Absence of the Politicians
Beautiful Decorations on the Walls.
The fourth annual reception of the Lotus
Club at Odd Fellows Hall, Southside, last
night, was an event which will linger in
the memories Of all who were present for
many years to come As far as jovial feel
ing, good fellowship and thoroughly whole
some amusement is concerned, the enter
tainment never had an equal in. the history
OF the club. Everything ran smoothly like
innumerable wheels. 1t was an evening in
which each guest tried to contribute to the
enjoyment of everybody else, and the entire
crowd tried to please each individual.
The decorations of the hall were the most
tasteful of anything which ever graced the
walls. On the stage the rarest exotics of
tropical plants and potted flowers we're ar
ranged in the manner of an amphitheater.
Behind this almost solid wall of floral
beauties the Gernert and Guenther orchestra
was hidden, and the soft strains of the
music blended with the fragrant perfume of
exquisite flowers in the most delicious har-
mony. Electric lights had been called into
requisition to throw an appropriate glare
upon the scene.
A number of strangers had been invited,
but very few of them responded to the call.
However, the absence of some of the noted
political pillars, who generally honor the
Lotus Club with their presence, did not
seem to mar the general tenor of enjoyment
in any way.
Register Connor was there, which was
enough to make all Southsiders happy, and
when the rumor got abroad that the genial
ex-President of the club may probably leave
Shadyside, where he lives now, and return
to his old home on Sarah street, everyone
was glad to hear it.
Matt Weiss, dressed in an immaculate
white shirt front with vest to match, and
big diamond by way of contrast, looked
radiant
The password into the hall appeared to be
the short but weighty sentence: "Did you
get your icense?" and everybody seemed to
have learned the words as an intended joke.
1t was not until after II O'Clock that Will
lam Ruhlandt entered the hall.
Martin Frank was there, and he made
himself very conspicuous by being the only
man in light summer suit. But he en-
joyed it. Fred Gearing was seen prone
nading up and down the hall calling
everybody's attention to the beautiful
decorations. They were his work and his
design, and when Squire Hoerr compli-
mented him upon his genius he blushed
like a young lady.
When the grand march started about 10
o'clock there were about 150 couples in the
hall. The party did not adjourn until
early this morning.
A meeting of the Lotus Club will be held
this evening to take action on securing a
new clubhouse that will cost $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
The Wonder of the Age

Is the prices at which we sell fine clothing
at our large stores. We secured grand lot
of men and boys clothing from couple Of
manufacturers who were hard pressed for
money, and plank1ng down the hard cash
we bought their stocks outright. What
better way, we thought, than to dispose Of
the lot of men and boys suits than by one
of our special sales? Just the thing. So
call at our stores to-day or tomorrow and
expect to get suits sold elsewhere at S1S.
Our price is $40. Mems cutaway suits in
diagonals and tricots at S12, worth $40.
Prince Albert suits in silk mixtures and
imported wales $15, worth $50. P. G. G. c.,
cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opposite the
new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
LOW WATER.

The Big Packet Bonanza Forced to Retire to
Wait for a Rise.
The water in the river has fallen to feet.
The recent rain is not expected to help mat
ters. The ground was dry, and most of the
water was absorbed at once. There is no
coal going out.
The Tom Dodsworth arrived yesterday
morning with tow of empties. The packet
Sherley will be here tomorrow instead of
the big boat Bonanza. The water is con-
sidered too low to float the big fellow. 1t is
a pity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
KLEBER & BRO. LEAD AS USUAL
Wonderful Sales.

The Messrs. Kleber & Bro. certainly have
the cream Of the music trade, for no one at
all posted in musical matters will risk buy
ing piano or organ anywhere else. What
piano can compare with the great Stein
way, Conover or Opera pianos, or the won
derful Vocation church organs or Burdett
organs? Kleber & Bros prices are lower
than those of other dealers and their terms
of payment easier and warranty logger. The
general public put more trust in Klebers'
say-so and their honorable dealings than in
any ones else. Theirs is the boss music
store in this city, and no mistake.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
HIS USUAL VISIT.

President Newell Inspects the Improve.
ments at Beaver.
President John Newell, of the Lake Erie
road, arrived in the city yesterday. He
spent the morning examining the work
done at Beaver in the way of Strengthening
the line and double tracking. This is the
first expenditure of the bonded money bor-
rowed during the past winter.
A good part OF it will be spent along the
line between the Ohio river and New Castle
Junction, where certain improvements are
necessary. The line will be shortened and
Strengthened to considerable extent this
summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-26
The Amendment Cnmnnirn.

The Executive Committee of the County
Amendment Committee net yesterday
afternoon, with Joseph D. Weeks in the
chair. Nothing but routine business was
transacted. A. b. Leslie went to Philadel-
phia yesterday to attend special meeting
of the State Executive Committee. The
first number Of the Amendment Advocate
made its appearance yesterday. 1t is pub
lished by. the County Committee in the in
terest of the amendment.