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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
HIS SINGLE, BUT STONY HEART.
MatrimOuial Bureaus Feminine Writers
Going for Governor Hill.


ALBANY, n. Y, December S.-Somebody
has played sad joke on Governor Hill. 1t is
a far-reaching joke on a subject on which the
Executive is particularly sensitive. Rumor
says that it has taken away the Governors
appetite and made him dangerous to ap-
proach even in his quiet moments. The
author is unknown,
For some time after election it was no
ticed that the Governors private mail was
growing unusually bulky. Most of the let
ters were from the enthusiastic tariff reform
West, and first it was supposed they were
congratulatory missives from new-found
friends on the magnificent result, but it was
noticed that the Governor carefully de-
stroyed every one of them and was uarticu-
larly wrathful if approached on the subject.
The number kept up and rather seemed to
be increasing.
Then it was noticed that all the addresses
we're in various STYLES of unmistakably
feminine handwriting. This roused the
curiosity Of the clerks. There was no
suffrage convention going ON that thew
knew of and no particularly bad murderer
who commanded wholesale female influence
to secure a reprieve.
AT last the secret got out. Some fend
had sent the name of David B. Hill to
Western matrimonial agency as candidate
for correspondence with a view to matri-
mony. There was no shutting off the food
and every day brings scores of tender mie-
sives, photographs and pertinent inquiries
to harrow up the sensitive soul of the
bachelor political chief. 1t is the best
joke of the season, and the fun OF it is that
the Governor doesn't know who TO suspect,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Captain Daniel Robinson, Seventh Infantry,
having served over 40 years in the army, was
yesterday, at his own request, placed on the re-
tired list.
1t is believed that several members of the
Chicago police will be discharged because of
their peculiar actions in connection with the
Cronin case.
MIR. whitelaw Reid, the American minister
at Paris, and Mrs. Reid have gone to the South
Of France. They will also visit Rome. They
will be absent from Paris for month.
The Controller of the Currency has author
lied the First National Bank of Southern Ore
gon at Grants Pass, Ore. and the First Ma
tional Bank of lockwood, Tenn. to begin bus
iness each with a capital Of $4,000.
AT London Yesterday a fatal accident oe-
Cured in the menagerie attached to Barnuni's
circus. The largest elephant belonging to the
show became enFaged and made an attack on
its keeper, goring him in the head and neck and
inhicting fatal injuries.
The United States steamships Galena and
Kearsage left New York yesterday for Hayti.
The United States Dolphin will join the squad
ron in the Haytian waters as soon as she re-
ceiyes Hotchkiss gun now on its way from
Annapolis to New York.
An explosion of gas in a sewer in Minetta
lane, New York City, az O'clock yesterday.
shattered the glass in houses for squares
around, and created panic among the col0red
inhabitants of that locality. Three manholes
were blown out, but one person was injured.
circular letter TO the European powers stating
that the Government is ready TO prove M
broken occupation by Portugal of African ter
ritories now claimed by England. The letter
will further say that Portugal is determined to
maintain her possession OF the territories in
dispute.
Tho Agassiz Mining Company, Of Lead
vile, Col, represented principally by Eastern
capitalists. has made an assignment to Charles
/. Hill, giving that gentleman power of attor-
ney to sell and dispose of their properties and
settle all debts. The liabilities are placed az
9ll4. 600; assets 100000. The assignment has
caused great CONSERVATION.
Yesterdays bond offerings were as follows:
Registered As, S4S0,200 at II; registered As.
80 800 at 1063S. All the offers were accepted.
AS result Of the Secretary's recent circular
the national banks having deposit with the
Government two offers. one Of 100000 and the
other of $1,000, were made by national banks
andaccepted by the Secretary,
EARLY yesterday morning the ia inhabit-
ants of Alton Bay, N. Y. were awakened by an
earthquake shock which Jared the houses.
Many people rushed from their beds. Crockery
and glassware were broken. Clocks were
stopped at l:2D. A second shock was more se-
we're than the first. The bell on the steamer
Mt. Washington, in the middle of the bay, was
rung. The shock was also felt at Alton and
Clifford, but was not 50 severe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
Cirlsrmas ana Pinnos.

Holiday gifts will soon be in order uni
veEsally, when the all-absorbing topic will
once more arise, "What shall 1t .be2" All!
That's the question: But why hesitate7
What's the matter with good piano or or
gan? $500 expensive" did you say?
There's just where you are mistaken. Be
advised, and before you arrive at a hasty
conclusion you will certainly drop In at
Mellor & Hoene's, n Fifth avenue, where
you will be most agreeably surprised upon
acquainting yourself with their rental plan,
or easy method of procuring piano or or
gan. You will find they submit choice
beyond comparison, ranging in. prices and
supplied on terms adapted to the circum-
stances of everyone. And still more-the
old established character of this house affords
ample assurance that you will meet With the
most honorable and courteous treatment.
Call or write TO them for catalogue at "
Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
AN APPALLING SIGHT.
A Raft Seen at Sea. Bearing the Body of
Woman TO Unknown Shores-The
DcreIict Thought TO be From
the Wrecked Manhattan.

N-~~N-@-@~Nc-a
New YORK, December 3.-An appalling
sight was witnessed in the water of the Del
aware breakwater about dusk yesterday by
the crew of the Norwegian bark Christian
SERVER, which arrived from >Buenos Ayres
to-day. The lookout discerned ahead,
between 4 and o'clock P. M, a
huge raft bObbing up and down with each
motion of the wave. As the bark ap-
preached the derelict the figures of two
human beings were indistinctly made out,
lying out at full length lashed to the logs.
Both were men in sailors costume At a
distance of probably three yards from the
raft, the body of middle-sged woman, en-
circled by life preserver, was being tossed
about by the rough sea. The woman's lower
limbs were even with the water, and her
head and face were being continually washed
by the waves.
The captain of the bark ordered his vessel
around to the leewarj of the raft, and
tackled for an hour, endeavoring to discover
some means of Identifying the derelict
There was no name discernible, however,
and finally the vessel went on her course,
leaving the bodies to the mercy of the
waves.
The receipt of the Captains report in
shipping circles in this city created no little
excitement upon the Maritime Exchange
The opinion prevailed that the raft and
bodies had come from the Old Dominion
steamship Manhattan, which went down in
a collision with the schooner Agnes Man
ming, few weeks ago. The Old Dominion
agents, however, say there was no woman
on their vessel. Despite this statement,
old seamen insist that the raft came from
the Manhattan. They say it is frequently
the case that a woman is smuggled on
board Of vessel by the Captain and her
name is kept of the manifest. If the raft
was not a relic of the Manhattan, to what
vessel did it belong, is a question that was
repeatedly asked among shipping men to-
daV.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
REVISION OF FAITH.
The Washington Presbytery Takes Ad.
vanced Ground Upon tho Subject
Some Of the Chauges That
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Some Of the Changes That
Are Recommended.
WAsHINeToN, December 3.-The sub.
ject of the revision of the confession Of
faith was before the Washington PresbY-
terry to-day. The question as it comes before
the Presbytery from the General Assembly,
is divided into two sections; first, whether
a revision is desired; and second, what
changes are to be suggested. To answer the
second question the matter was referred to q
committee consisting Of Rev. DR.. Hamlin,
ex-Justice William Strong, g. w. N. Cur
tbs and Rev. DR.. Bittinger. The committee
having prepared its report it was read by
DR.. Hamlin. It was as follows:
We recommend that the Presbytery Of
Washington City answer the second question
of the General Assembly overture on the re-
vision OF the confession Of faith as follows:
We do not desire any sweeping revision Of the
confession of faith nor such as would eliminate
from it the system of doctrine known as Cal
vinism nor such as would throw 1t out Of har-
mony with other Presbyterian churches. We
recognize with profound gratitude to God the
immense service of our confession to . multi
tude of believers. to civil freedom and
to the world at large We appre-
metry and It's unequaled statement Of
most of the great doctrines of our holy religion.
We. find in it however, certain controversial
utterances which do not properly belong in
such a document and certain unscriptural or
extra scriptural statements. These we desire
to have expunged. We find, also, lack Of
Just balance and relationship of truths which
we desire remedied by q change OF emphasis,
and especially we find no adequate statement
of the love of God for all mankind, and His
abundant provision for the salvation Of all In
the atonement of His Son and His offer of
mercy and grace to every creature. This we
desire TO see prominently inserted.
Some of the changes so modify the confession
that it will not teach the bondage of the will,
SO guard the imputation of sin and righteous
ness as to relieve IL of all impressions of legal
fiction. and leave out the words, "Papist or
other idolatries" and also all other cOntro-
versial utterances in regard to the Church of
Rome. The report recommends that clause
be inserted giving prominence to the truth con-
tanned in such verses of the Bible as "God SO
loved the world" and statement of the obli-
cations and privileges of the church Of Christ
to go unto all the world, and preach the Gospel
to every creature.
The report was ordered to be printed, and
it is the intention to act upon it at meeting
to be held in April next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
movemeul. or LAWYER. and CII,u,,.

MRS. ANN ELIZA DREssLER sued for .
divorce from John Dressler, alleging desertion.
A DIVORCE was granted yesterday in the case
Of William o. Miller against Ida T. Miller
Desertion was the allegation.
THE suit of Joseph NJ. Lippincott against
the Leader Publishing Company for damages
for libel is on trial before Judge Collier.
JAMES BARNHARD yesterday secured YER
dict for Sl45 from George w. Wynn. The suit
was for the recovery Of money for goods pur-
chased by the defendants wife.
In the suit Of William Ball vs. E. u. and W.
r. Mooney, to recover money alleged to be
due for building some houses, a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff for 500 80 was returned yester-
day.
The suir Of Henry Doerr against the Pitts
burg anc Birmingham Passenger Railway Com
pany for damages for injuries received by being
pushed from car, is still on trial before Judge
Ewing.
THE case of John Ligget vs. the city Of Pitts
burg Is on trial before Judge Stowe. The
plaintiff resides in the East End, and claims
bis property was damaged by the location Of
Howe street.
JOHN WESLEY yesterday got verdict of
s262 50 against John GrOetzinger and A. G.
HAIRY, and Mark KelIan got verdict for $3.50
against John Groetzinger. The suit was to re-
cover money for the levy and sale OF property
belonging to Wesley and Kellan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
RAILWAYS FOOT TIE BILLS.
A Reason Advanced for Extravagance
Among Jersey Legislators.


Among Jersey Legislators.
TRENTON, N. j., December 3.-The
question of State finances is likely to en-
gage a great deal of the Legislatures at
tention. Last winter bill was introduced
for the purpose Of imposing State tax In
order to meet the States obligations. but,
owing to the Gubernatorial campaign so
soon to follow, the Democrats, who were in
the majority, felt unwilling to ac-
cept the responsibility, and the
bill was shelved. The fact that
the State is in receipt of a very
small income yearly from the taxation Of
railroads appears to have bred spirit of
extravagance, and the desire, judging by
the figures in the State Treasurer's report,
has been to make sure and spend the sur
plus rather than to live within the annual
income and spare the necessity for State
tax upon the people.
During the past fiscal year the disburse-
ments amounted to 81, ,440, 900, including
Sl46, ,9SS O6 for court expenses, S222, ,382 IL
for the insane and $124, ,68S 6S for militia.
Since 1884 there has been an advance of
over 500, 600 year in the expense for in
sane, and the outlay for militia has been
nearly doubled since the same year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
SUMMARY REVENGE.
Joe vermiIiOn, the Barn Burner, Taken
From Jail and Lynched-A Masked
Mob Does the Work In n
Rn.alIn~ rr,rrw

Joe FermtIionB the Barn Burner, Taken
From Jail and Lynched-A Masked
Mob Does the Work In
RnttlIng Harry.
UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, December g.
About 2:So o'clock this morning band Of
masked men came to the jail here, over
powered the keeper and broke open the cell
of Joe Vermilion, took him out and lynched
him on the bridge leading to the village.
As soon as j. A. Ridgevay, the Jail keeper,
opened the door, two men grabbed him and
covered him with pistols. They then went
upstairs, broke open the cell, cut the leg
irons from the floor, letving them on the
prisoner, and put rope about HE neck.
They then dragged him to the bridge and
Immediately executed their work.
On the night Of November 20 John Yer
million, who lived near Halls station, on
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, and
who was well-known to the court officials of
Prince Georges county, was forciblv taken
from his home and tied to tree. The un-
known visitors then removed his furniture
and set fire to his log cabin. Fearing bodily
harm, the man promised to leave the vicin-
ity Immediately, whereupon he was released
and left for parts unknown. he had seY
eral sons.
A number of Young men, living near
Halls and Covington were arrested on No
vember %, and tried before Judge Ryan.
who ordered them to be released. A few
days after number Of intendiary fires oc-
CURED, andon the theory that the barns and
tenements were set on fire out of revenge
for the decision and for the treat
ment Of Joe Vermilion, it was de-
termined to arrest the whole
family of Vermilions, wht had taken up
their residence at Benning's station. A
tramp, giving his name as William Wright,
was also arrested as an actomplice. When
arrested he had in his possession a seven
shooter and threatened anIone approaching
him. he denied any knowledge of the
burning, and said he was at the residence of
Ex-Governor Bowie when the affair hap
pened. Constables from Upper Marlboro
went to Benning's and arrested Edward,
George, John, Jr., Lloyd and Joseph Yer
million, all grown men, and the fathers of
large families. Charles Bell, brother-in-
law of the Vermilions, vas taken into
custody.
John Vermilion, Jr., told the officers that
his brother Joe was the cause of the trouble.
Many thought that Joe would never reach
the jail alive, as the excitement prevailing
at and about Mulliken's was so great that
fears OF violence were entertained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
TWO TOWERING VOLCANOES.
Picturesque MingIing Of Mountain and Lake
Scenery in Nicaragua.
Mia "a mn fior N nirnnn

Picturesque MingIing of Mountain and Lake
Scenery in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Cor. N, Y. Times.l
Fort st. Carlos is an ancient earthwork
fort, said to be even older than Fort Castillo,
but it is not nearly SO picturesque and, con-
sequently, is not so interesting to the travel
ing visitor. As the sun arose and pierced
Fort Nicaragua's mists, what may justly
be said to be one of the grandest sights
in any part Of the world was seen. Studding
this inland water, ITO feet above sea level,
having watershed Of about 5000 square
miles, q length Of about ITO miles, and an
average width of about go miles, Tin some
places the width is 80 miles), were the two
enormous volcanoes Ometepe and MADEIRA,
the former $500 and the latter $500 feet
above the lake level; while behind these
giant hills, apparently guarding Nicaragua,
were the no less important volcanoes known
as Mombacho and Zapatera.
Fringing the portions of the lakes hori-
zon which could be seen were low, green,
wooded hills, apparently uncultivated,
though rich enough to produce anything
which soil can bear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A COMMISSION OF EXPERTS
Appointed to Investigate the Chargl
Against Chemist sheerer.

Appointed to Investigate the Charges
Against Chemist sheerer.
WASHINGTON, December S.-Secretary
Window to-day appointed Special Agents
o. L. spaulding, L. NJ. Montgomery and
W. S. Chance commission to investigate
the charges made by Boston merchants
against DIR. Edward Sheerer, chemist of the
sugar laboratory at the New York Custom
House, and also to inquire into the general
questions of alleged differences in the prac-
tice at the ports of New York, Philadelphia
and Boston, in the examination of imported
sugars.
These gentlemen will have the assistance
Of scientific experts in determining the
value and accuracy of the quartz plates
and polariscope used at the ports named.
The charges against DR.. Sheerer affect his
integrity and also his competency,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A DEMAND FOR VACCINE.
An Inmate Of the Chicago Poor House a
Victim of Smallpox.

An Inmate Of the Chicago Poor House
Victim of Smallpox.
CHICAGO, December 3.-A case that is
puzzling the doctors at the Cook county
poorhouse, as well as DR.. Carrot. of the
city health department, caused a furry Of
excitement to-day. About noon Superin-
tendent Smith, of the poorhouse, called at
the health Office. announcing that he had
supposititious case of smallpox at the poor
house, which is located just outside the city
limits. DR.. Carroll went to the institution
and examined the patient. The doctor was
not sure whether the case would turn out
chicken pox, Earioloid or smallpox, desiring
another day in which to determine.
Meanwhile wholesale supply of vaccine
was ordered, and all of the eounty's charges
were vaccingted during the afternoon and
evening. The patient was placed In isolated
quarters. There are GOO inmates in the poor
house and as many more in the insane
asylum, only stones throw away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
To.Day's Trial Lists.

Common Pleas No. 1-Lutz vs. Lutz; Crown
VS. Schafer; Rodman vs Sperling; p. & l. E. r.
r. Co. vs. Peoples National Bank; Smith ct al
vs. McCracken: Davis ct ux Vs 0che ct al:
German Fire Insurance Company vs. Rahe,
administrator Porte vs. Smith ct ux; Weldin &
Kelly VS. Stevenson; Spohn ct al vs. City of Pitts
burg; McCurcheon vs. Murdy ct al; Tully ct ux
vs. Mulligan; Allies vs. Beierlein ct al.
Common Pleas No. 2-Jordan vs. Kaufman
Bros; Dawson use vs. SerIbner; Miller vs. Eccles;
City ST Pittsburg vs. Kane.
Criminal CourL-Commonwealth vs. Andrew
ders ct at VIM McTC1waIn- John n. HAYDEN.
John Badue, Jack McCnrdy, NJ. Becker, Pierce
Bracken. John Coates. VIM. Doyle. VIM. Mol
ting. Harry E. Stickford (2), George b. Hoehn,
VIM. Kiteral, Bridget A, Ostander, Frank
Swoger, Ellen Sheehan ct al.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
GRAND JURY FINDINGS
Trne Bills Found Against Persons for varI
ons OfTenses.

Ifuo bliin FouDa AeaiuSt Rer1ou1 AoF nFi-
0us Ofenses.
The grand jury yesterday returned the fol-
lowing true bills: Joseph Porter, James Porter,
William Cullen, robbery Fannie Berger,
George Fletcher, Henry Thomas, James Jinks,
George Holm, larceny and receiving stolen
goods; William Doyle, entering building with
intent to commit felony; Max GudowitSch,
false pretensss; Harry E. sticksord, false pre-
lenses and fraudulently making and altering .
written instrument; William Morrisey,
fraudulent1y making and altering .
written instrument; Desora Collins. sell
ing liquor without license on Sunday;
John Fletcher, Ellen, Sheehan. James Price.
selling liquor witnouta license; VIM Keteal,
Stephen Lycoming. Joseph Lasooske, aggra-
vated assault aud battery; Stephen Sanders,
Stephen Kabash, James Kapasta, felouious as
sault and battery; Frank SWoger. assault and
battery.
The Ignored bills were: John Jones, invol-
untary manslaughter; John McGonnan, rob
berry; Charles Rattle. Fred spyder, larceny;
Pa1lis Brown, larceny from the person; Perry
Carroll, keeping disorderly house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A BROKEN DRAMATIC CONTRACT.

The Prescott & Mclean Co. Want 1000
From E. D. Wilt and T. H. Phelps.
A statement was fled yesterday in the suit Of
Marie Prescott and R. ID. Mclean, dramatic
artists, doing business as the Prescott. Nc
Lean Company, against E. D. Wilt and Thomas
n. Phelps. proprietors OF the Opera House.
It is claimed that the Opera House manage
ment broke contract with the plaintiffs who
had been engaged to play here for the week
commencing September 8, 1889. They had been
to great expense getting posters printed, adYer-
tising, ETC., and ask for s., 600 damages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A BATCH OF SMALL CASES.

Two AeqnittaIs and Two Convictions In
Criminal Court.
Cornelius Shouvelin was tried and acquitted
Of the larceny Of $50 from Daniel Keefe.
Thomas Gray pleaded guilty to the larceny
Of satchel containing lot Of surgical instru-
meuts from j. J. Gfltinan. Gray was sent to
the workhouse for one year.
George Geary was tried and found not guilty
of the larceny Of q dinner buckeE from ].
Vogel.
Michael Mutet was tried and found guilty in
Judge S1agIe's branch Of the Criminal Court
for aggravated assault and battery on Miss Q.
Goer1ette. P. Cassarte pleaded guilty 70 the
same charge by the same prosecutor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
THE BRIDE WAS TOO HAsTY.
The Wedding Feast Prepared but No Notice
Given the Groom.

Tne Weooln8 reust prepared DuI NO HOttco
Given the Groom.
Savannah News.l
A young lady in StOnepile district of
Rabun county, few days since prepared
nice wedding supper and invited relatives
and friends to be present on an evening
mentioned to witness her marriage to a
young man of the neighbOrhoOd. At the APP
pointed hour the crowd assembled, the bride
was attired in her wedding costume, and the
supper was in waiting, but the bridegroom
was nowhere to be seen. At late hour,
however, he accidentally happened along,
dressed in his everyday clothes, and being
made acquainted with the object of the as
semblage, expressed great surprise, stating
that he had no notice whatever OF the in
tended wedding.
The crowd seeing that it was impossible
for him TO get ready within reasonable
time, it was agreed that the wedding be
postponed, but the supper was highly en-
joyed all the same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
PROF. LANGLEY DEMONSTRATES.

A Famous Expert Examined In the Miller
Refinery Case.
The defense in the Miller Refinery nuisance
case was continued yesterday before Judge Ma
gee in Criminal Court No.2. During yesterday af-
ternoon Prof Langley was placed on the stand
and for the bene6t of the Jury gave practical
demonstration of the circumstances under
which gasoline would explode. The professor
had with him small apparatus in which was a
small quantity of gasoline.
The test showed that it required pressure Of
16 pounds to the square inch before an explos-
ion could possibly occur. The case viii proba-
bly, be concluded to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
rhe Iornnn RnIidara

Christmas is coming right rapidly, and
everybody is preparing for it. 1t is well to
remember in this connection that no holiday
dinner will be complete without Marvin's
famous wedding fruit cake, or golden plum
phdding. They are made of the purest i'm