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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
AT MOUNT SAINT URSULA.
The Commencement Exercises ar the Insti.
tufion-The PUPILS Who Won Prizes.

The Commencement Exercises at the Insti.
tution-The Pupils Who Won Prizes.
The nineteenth annual commencement of the
| Mount St. Ursula Academy. at Oakland, was
held yesterday afternoon. The various exhibit
ton rooms of the institution were profusely
decorated with evergreens and flowers The
| art room contained profuse display of paint
| ing and fancy needle work executed by the pu-
pilsan was the center of attraction to the hun
dreds of people who had gathered to witness
the performances Of the pupils.
The exercises opened with a grand march
| on pianos by Misses E. Daily. of Petrolia. F.
Loefler and Alice Abel. Fifty-six girls. the
pupils of the entire school, sang 'The Vine
Gatherers"
One of the most finished performances was
"The Victoria Quadrilles." rendered on six
pianos by IA young ladies. They were the
Misses Mary Dunlevy Mary Hopper, u. and g.
Buckley, Constance and Edith Heating. Bertha
and Alice O'Neil, Gertrude Mccartney, N.
Meehan, Bertha Bertalott, Katie Harman,
Clara Owens and Mable Scott.
The French recitation by Miss Marie Bruh,
of Troy Hill, was well received. Across the
Dee" was sung by Miss d. Herzog, of ALE,
gheny. Little Miss Snowflake was recited
by little Edna Benser. Twenty-Five little girls
drew forth loud applause BY their performance,
OF the gesture song, Nursery Rhymes.
were: The Misses A. Fetterman, G. Jolly, NJ.
Bruhl B. O'Neil. M. Meehan, A. WATSON, M.
Hackett, b. Ihmsen, G. Knake, E. Daily, A.
Milholland and NJ. Kenny.
A quartet dressed as Italian dancing girls,
with tambourines, sang 1--WE are Jolly Gay
Students" Miss Constance Heating recited
Guilty or Not Guilty" Miss Molly Page
rendered the solo my Song" The "Rhapsodie
Hongroise" was performed on four pianos by
the Misses F. Loefier, A. Abel, NJ. Hackett. g;
Jolly, A. Ihmsen, ID. HerZog, M. Sheehy and
Midge Seaforth. Charlotte Russo" was re-
cited by Miss E. Heating, and the vocal solo,
sImpatience." was sung by Miss Gertle Jolly.
The Bridal Song" was performed on two
pianos by the Misses M. Page and Alice KIM
mel. Miss A. Mason then rendered the vocal
solo, Judith" The French recitation,
'Dabeille ct Ia Formi," was given by Miss G.
McCaffrey. Miss Belle McGinnis sang the solo,
"The Dove" 1.-THE Grand Quatuor." was then
performed on four pianos by the Misses A:
Abel, F. Loefier, E. Daily and the Mother OF
the Annunciation.
Father Murphy, of Holy Ghost College, read
the names. of the pupils and Bishop Phelan
presented the premiums.
Gold medals were awarded to Miss Daisy
Herzog for French; for vocal music, Agatha
Wasson; elocution Marie Bruhl; honor, Annie
Ihmsen, Mollie Page and Alice Kimmel; ex-
cellence, Nudge Seaferth. The silver medals
were awarded to Christian Doctrim, Alice Fet-
terman; application. Gertrude McCafrey, Lid1a
Buettler, Flora Loeffier, Augusta Abel and
Bessie O'Neil; elocution, Mable Scott
In the drawing for the gold harp, Miss Maria
Bruhl was the successful one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
FOUR ARTESIAN WELLS.
They VIII be Bored in the Allegheny Park.
Cool Water for visitors-Result OF
Captnin Grey's Gift to the Public.


They VIII be Bored in the Allegheny Park,
Cool Water for visitors-Result OF
Captain Grey's Gift to the Public.
Water is in greater demand over in Allegheny
since the defeat of the amendment Whether
this is caused by the stigma which the Johns
town food stories put upon the purity of the
river water, or whether an era of reformation
has struck the sister city is not known. How.
ever. a movement is now pending for the drill.
ing of four wells in the parks for the accommo-
dation of thirsty public. Since the late Cap.
tain Grey graruitously drilled one with such
success near his own residence for the people
who continually annoyed him by their running
In and out of his yard, the Park Committee
have decided to drill four more wells in the
hope of securing greater supply of Adams
ale."
The people in the neighborhood are 10th to
drink the river water under present circum-
stances and for this reason the idea was pro-
NOTED into practicaDility by the Park Commit
tee, which will take definite action on the mat.
ter, such as letting the contracts etc., next
Monday evening.
The present one in use is 155 feet deep, and
contains water of most palatable taste and great
purity.
The idea now is to have the pumps located in
the four most convenient spots namely, one in
the First ward, another in the Second, one in the
Fourth and the other near the Lake" This
park ample opportunity to quench his thirst if
so minded, without any Inconvenience
Ii success follows the efforts Of the philan-
thropists pumps of very ornamental design
will be placed at each well, probably
the donation of some citizen, but nothing is
yet definite, further than the holes will be
drilled. AS to the cost no estimate can even be
given, but the same process will be used in
drilling as in oil and gas wells. In these some.
times as much as So 600 to $4,000 is expended,
though it varies entirely upon what resisting
forces the drill comes in contact with. 1t is
confidently thought that water will be struck
at reasonably small depth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THE PLUMBERS ARE ACTIVE.

Proceedings of Yesterdays National Con-
vention-Competent HIen on Boards OF
HeaIth-various Committees Appointed.
The delegates to the National Association Of
Master Plumbers reassembled in Lafayette
Hall yesterday morning. The reading of the
reports of the Vice Presidents was resumed.
Wisconsin, Connecticut Pennsylvania and
Colorado reported satisfactory progress. Vice
President w. H. Wright, of Philadelphia, in
his report for Pennsylvania, said that strikes
had caused no interference with their business.
He further said the rules Of the Board OF
Health of Philadelphia are especially effective
and the board is under head of six inspectors
who are practical plumbers There are now so
apprentices in the Plumbers Training School.
Next year the school will be opened as branch
of the trades schools of the Philadelphia
Building Trades Association.
Enoch Remick, of Philadelphia, Financial
Secretary, reported that SS043 had been re-
ceiyed during the year from the per capita tax
of s.
The Executive Committee reported that dur
ing the year, five executive sessions had been
held in Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York and Pittsburg. The committee directed
the Secretary to secure the names of all mem
bers, the names to be printed in book form Tor
use by manufacturers and members.
President Trainor, of Baltimore, reported
six new State organizations, namely; South
Delaware and Maine.
At the afternoon session, Mr.. James Peirson,
Of New York, read an essay on Pure Water
and How to Obtain it." Mr. James Beesley,
of Kansas City, talking on Sewer Pipe"
The following committee for the consider
alton of the Presidents report was appointed:
Messrs. Griffith, Campbell, Humm, Shulhaffer
and Knif. A committee consisting of Messrs
Foster, Mcdonnell, McMeal Goodman, Hyan,
were appointed for a similar purpose on the
report of the Executive Committee. Messrs.
Hardness, York, Graham, Hosford and Coach
were appointed like body on the Vice Presi-
dents reports.
A resolution was offered by Mr. James Dev.
lin. of Boston, thanking the Mayors of Chicago
and ST. Louis for the appointment of practical
plumbers as Health Inspectors in those cities.
The resolution was passed. Resolutions were
offered by c. II. Humbert, of Pittsburg, ad-
vising that the association as body condemn
the practice of wholesalers and manufacturers
ofgas fixtures selling to consumers directly,
The resolutions were applauded but will not be
acted upon until the executive session.
The convention adjourned until this morning
at $50 o'clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
AN OLD SALT KNOWS HIS DUTY.

Commodore Schley Resigns n Sinecure to
Go on Active Service.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-Commodore Schley
has at his own request been relieved from duty
as Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Re
cruiting, Navy Department, and will be given
command of the new cruiser Baltimore.
1t is understood that the reason assigned by
Commodore Schley for his retirement from the
bureau where he had yet nearly three years to
serve under his present commission, is sense
of duty and desire to impress upon the
younger men in the naval service the idea that
staff appointments like his own, are
not to be held longer than the
advantages to be derived in an
educational way can be reaped. This action on
the part of Commodore Schley was a genuine
surprise IN naval circles. By abandoning his
office he drops from Commodore to the rank of
Captain, but his command-the Baltimore-the
largest of the new cruisers is generally re-
garded as one of the best floating billets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
MAY BE A CLEW.
Miller Told Dr.. Elterich He Was Pushed OF
a Train.

u
The Coroner resumed the inquest upon the
body of DR.. c. H. Miller, of Hutchinson. Kan,
who was found in boxcar on the Allegheny
Valley Railroad on the morning of June IL
John Fallen, the night dispatcher at Forty.
third street. threw no light on the death.
DR.. r. M Sands testified to having dressed
the wounds, which he thought were inflicted
by some blunt instrument. Hv said that he did
not think that the deceased could have
climbed in the boxcar if the injuries were made
before.
DR.. I. ]. Elterich, resident physician at the
West Penn Hospital, was the most important
witness. He said: II had a conversation with
him just after he was brought in and he
answered me In verv rational manner. He
only answered me affirmatively or negatively
and then would not answer some of the ques-
tons, though I think he could have done So
He said he was on a train on his way to Phla-
delphia and was pushed off by the conductor.
l think some of the nurses were present He
told me nothing else"
William Fuller, a brakeman on the ALLIE
gheny Valley Railroad, gave his testimony as
to the finding of the wounded man. He stated
that there were two carpins in the car, but
neither had blood on them.
The inquest was then adjourned until to-mor-
row morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27

The selection of an attorney for the Amalga-
mated Association has been left to the Advisory
Board which will meet in a few days. This
board is composed Of the three trustees and the
President, Secretary and Treasurer of the or
ganization- There may be some difficulty in
selecting man as the members of the board
men mentioned have applied for the cffice and
in fact it is not generally known that an election
is to be held. Among those mentioned are
George Elphinstone. Esq, the city solicitor of
Allegheny, w. L Bird, and w. ]. Brennan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
PURE WATER.
Chemically Pure and Perfectly Clear Water
Near at Hand.

Messrs. Haller, Beck & Co. are now Civ
ing away large quantities of the pure water
that condenses from the evaporated artesian
water used at their saltworks on Rebecca
street, Allegheny. A chemical analysis
shows this copdensed water to be perfectly
pure. Messrs Heenan and Brown, both
residents of Allegheny, who have just re-
turned from Johnstown. report great guam
titles of filth being dumped into the river
there, and say that if the people could see
these dumps they certainly would not drink
any river water. Many families are secur-
ing the pure water from Messrs. Haller,
Beck & Co. for drinking and cooking pur-
poses. The firm is preparing reservoir for
saving this condensed water, and would be
glad to have all persons avail themselves of
it. 1t will be free to all for the present. No
iltering needed. The water is clear as
crystal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
SAVED THEMSELVES TROUBLE.

Philadelphia Gns Company Employees
Charged With Some Sharp Practice.
Amos E. Townsend, the contractor who is
constructing the new tracks Of the Second Ave-
nue. Passenger Railway. yesterday appealed to
Chief Bigelow orrelief from the action of the
Philadelphia Gas Company. Mr.. Townsend
has been to great expense in digging through
the asphalt pavement out Second avenue to
get a roadbed. and Just as he had begun to lay
his tracks the Philadelphia people came along
and took advantage of the opportunity to re,
pair their pipe lines, and Mr.. Townsend had to
quit work Chief Bigelow sent for Superin-
tendent King, of the Philadelphia Company,
and gave him to understand that as Townsend
had the right of way and had torn up the hard
est part OF the street he had right to prevent
sulting him. 1t is probable that the matter
will be amicably settled between the parties
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
A Pleasant Birthday Banquet.

After the adjournment of the Allegheny
Select Council last night, Mr.. w. w. Speer the
representative from the Fifth ward who has
been in Councils for many years, announced that
members of the branch 60 a banquet at the
Hotel Federal All the members accepted the
invitation, and they passed very pleasant
evening Before separating the guests wished
Mr.. Speer many happy returns of the day. and
hoped that be would represent the Forty
second district In the State Senate next session
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THEY CONFIDE IN THE PRESIDENT.
Colored Republicans Present nm Address
on the Southern Political Situation.

WASHINGTON. June 26.-Ex-Senator Bruce
and Fourth Auditor Lynch headed delegation
of colored Republicans who waited on the
President this morning and presented an ad-
dress adopted at the Jackson Miss conference
on June l3 in regard to the political
situation in the South, and expressing the ut
most confidence in the Presidents policy to-
ward the colored people in that region. The
President thanked them for their confidence
and said they could rest assured that he would
do the best he could toward all classes. He
commended the conservative stand taken by
them and said they would have his assistance
in every endeavor to approve their political
status.
Among the Presidents other visitors this
morning were Senators Stockbridge and Nor
gan, Representatives brown, Struble and Cole
man. John Wise, of Virginia; Charles F. john
son, of Cincinnati, and a committee of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Secretary Blaine called in company with Mr..
W. Walter Phelps, of the Samoan Commission,
and the President informed the latter of his
appointment as Minister to Germany.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
A SEPARATE DISTRICT.

The Hcptasophs In and About McKeesport
Make n New Move.
The Independent Order of Heptasophs has
grown SO rapidly in Allegheny county that they
have formed district with the conclaves of
McKeesport and those of Braddock Home
stead and other places outside of Pittsburg.
The headquarters are at McKeesport, where
there are two large conclaves, and will meet at
the latter place Tuesday, July 2, at p M, to
elect district deputy, who will represent the
district at the biennial meeting at New York.
Representatives from all conclaves in the new
district will be present to attend the conven-
tion of July 2, and will remain until evening to
attend the banquet and installation of officers
of the big McKeesport conclave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THE WESTERN UNIVERSITY.
The Preparatory Course VIII be Dropped
Styles for Building.

The Preparatory Course VIII be Dropped
Styles for n Building.
A committee Of nine people, acting for the
Trustees of the Western University. met yes
terday afternoon to report upon the matter of
a new building, which has been contemplated
for some time. on Observatory Hill The i'm
portant thing brought up by the committee
was their visit to similar institutions in other
cities Boston, New York, Philadelphia and
other places and the improved plans of all
were submitted; also the style of the archi-
lecture intended.
One Of the principal questions which has
been agitated in the institution for some time
is the reorganization, that is, the separation of
the preparatory department from the col.
legiate. and establishing a distinctive and sim
gle course, the same as at large colleges. The
matters were submitted and favorably consId-
cred by the Trustees, which now assures ALLIE
gheuy county new and representative educa-
tional institution second to none in the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
His Cnreer Cut Shnrt.

Charles Vaulter, alias Charles Dawes, who is
charged by Mrs. Mary Makweek with forgery
and false ,pretense, had hearing yesterday be-
fore Alderman Warner, of the Twelfth ward.
1t is alleged that he collected $40 from Mrs
Makweek and others by representing himself
as an agent of the Law and Order Society, and
threatening prosecution on various charges,
they paid for his silence. When money was
given him it is said he gave a receipt signing
the name of Chas. Dawes. He was held for
court without bail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
INDIANA OPERATORS STAND FIRM.
They Refuse to Make Any Concessions to the
Miners.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 26.-The Board of State
Charities, in session with the operators and
miners at Brazil yesterday and to-day, adjourned
at noon without having accomplished any def.
mite result. 1t was thought last night
by a member of the board
that an amicable adjustment might be
reached to-day by the miners accepting the
statements of the operators and going to work
at the reduction. This did not take place. The
operators have standing committee TO act
for them with a committee of miners at any
time, but they say no other rate can be paid
except 70 and rs cents, and that there will be no
use Of meeting TO consider any other.
Secretary johnson. of the Board of Charities,
remained over to hold consultation at the re-
quest of the miners. The situation remains
Just as it was in the start, SO far as concerns
the operators.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
PRICES MADE TO CLEAN UP
SPRING STOCK
DRESS GOODS.
Desirable Grades and Styles at z5c,
371zc and soc.
PRICES MADE TO CLEAN U
37Hc and soc.

All-wool solid colored Cashmeres ana Henri
ettas, choice shades-prices pruned. Fancy
| Dress Goods for combinations and retrimming
at special prices. Plain and printed India
Silks-choice shadings-40c, 75c and ST. Colored
Satin-fnished Silks. closing low. Summer
Silks, all on counter, reduced Black and
white plaid and check Surahs. Soc. Black and
colored Surahs at low prices. Bargain num-
bers in purchase of Black Silks, from 75c to
81 So
Gingham and Wash Goods stock, late addi-
tions, bought under value. First-class lines of
plaid and fancy striped Ginghams, choice
Satines, Batiste and other printed cottons.
UNDERWEAR. HOSIERY.
Ribbed Vests, l21zc. Fine Gauze, Csc.
Egyptian Cotton, 25c, Fast Blacks. Soc. 4Oc,
75c; Lisle. 45c. SOC, 60c.
Other Bargains Extra Lisle 40c and Soc.
All other stocks equally attractive Best
values shown in Beaded Wraps. Children's
Garments cut deep in price.
BlBER x EAGTQN,
sos AND 57 MARKET ST.
jel7.rrssu
VTICTORIA-TO PREVENT sICKNEss m
your family keep the VICTORIA NAT
URAL MINERAL WATER, imported direct
to this city from near Ems, Germany, by Major
c. w. Kraus. Send orders by mail or messen-
jslss
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THE OFFICIALS RETURN.
They Are Pleased With the Immense Work
Done,

Tney are fle0sed with the Immense WOrk
Done.
The officials of the Western lines of the
Pennsylvania Railroad system, who left here
on Monday morning to visit the different
flooded districts returned yesterday. The party
went to Harrisburg thence to Williamsport,
and from there to this city. The Western lines
had volunteered the Pennsylvania Railroad
their aid in the reconstruction of the roadbed.
The officials representing the Western system
expressed their pleasure at the work their men
had done. A recapitulation of the work done
by the volunteers between Sang Hollow and
the viaduct, the portion Of the line which the
regular Pennsylvania Railroad forces were
unable to reach, shows that nearly 1900 feet
of the trestle work (4S,OOO feet single) and
about IS 900 feet of track, requiring some heavy
gradings, were constructed in ii days. More
than 200 carloads of cinders were put under
the tracks, which were built to admit of 30
mile an hour speed.
The employees of the Pennsylvania Com
pany's lines west of this city, who were work
ing on the road at Johnstown, have been noti-
fled that they will receive double pay for their
hard work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
DEATH BY ELECTRICITY.
A Test to be Made Of the Constitutionalit,
of New York's Law.

OF New York's Law.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch
BUFFALO. June 26.-Referee Tracy G.
Becker said to-day that he would begin to take
testimony about July 8 in the Kemmser murder
case to find out whether death by electricity Is
cruel and inhuman. Attorney General Tabor,
District Attorney Quiuby and Charles s.
Hatch, counsel for Kemmler, are quoted as
saying that if the electric law is declared un-
constitutional the repeal of the hanging law
will be void, thus restoring to the statute books
the hanging penalty. All agree that IL Kemm-
Ter escapes death by electricity he must hang,
Other lawyers say that the repeal Of the Sec
tion would not be unconstitutional, and that
New York would have no death penalty with
out new law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
THE MAYOR NON-COMBATIVE.

He Hns Called No Meeting of the Board of
Awards to Cut GordIan Knots.
Mayor McCallin, Chairman of the Board of
Awards, said to DISPATCH reporter last
evening that he had not called any meeting of
the board.
81 have received no notice to call meeting, /"
he continued, "and would not do 20 without
such notice. The three Chiefs of the Depart
ments are the only ones who can call a meeting
by written request to me. My duties. as con-
slider them, are only ministerial"
From another source 1t was learned that no
meeting OF the board would be held for day
or two, but that one was likely to take place
before the end of the week, and that al. the
differences of Chiefs Brown and Bigelow would
be compromised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-27
RECEIVED THEIR FEES.
County Controller speer Turns Over Some
Money He Has Been Holding.

Money He Has Been Holding.
The County Treasurer yesterday paid war
rants for the fees accruing to the Recorder and
Prothonotary out of the operations of the rev.
enue act. Recorder Graham received $50 and
Prothonotary Bradley $500. This money is an
extra that is added to the salaries of these off,
cials by reason of decision of the Supreme
Court
County Controller Speer had declined to pay
the money, as he thought the fee bill did not
permit the payment of the money. Recently
the Supreme Court decided that the money
was properly payable to the officers, and the
Controller concluded to pay it.
This decision affects the Recorder, Prothon-
otary and Treasurer, each of whom receive
fees from the State.