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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
BELGIAN GLASS BLOWERS. ,
A Party of Three Came on Last Night to
Work mt Drquesne.

Party of Three Came on Inst Night to
Work at Drquesne.
Three distinguished gentlemen from
Charleroi, Belgium, alighted from the mail
last evening, and proceeded to make dill
gent inquiries for a presumably equally
distinguished gentleman from Duquesne,
who was to meet them, but he did not turn
up. Here was a quandary. The distin-
guished foreigners knew naught of any
other lingo but their own native French,
and as there was no interpreter of the
language about. they occupied an isolated
and bundle surrounded position in the vesti-
bule for a considerable period.
At the time no record was taken, but
when DISPATCH reporter came along he
found German wrestling with them in the
hope of extracting something to serve as
clew to their destiny. 1t turned out that
they were glassblowers who had been in
vited to come to this country by a relative
of one of them who works at Duquesne.
They were emphatic that they had come on
their own resources and the letter of invita-
ton, and without any suspicious OF this
country having contract labor lay on It's
statutes. They finally contracted with a
neighboring Italian for refuge for the night,
and purpose going on to Duquesne this
morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
BOOMING THEM BOTH.
Returning Congressman Talk of Chi
cago for the Worlds Fair,
AND PRAISE MR.. SPEAKER REED.
Another BOOms Omaha, While Ray Sym
pathizes With lalzell.
TALKS AND OPINIONS OF PEOPLE

Congressman Frank Lawler, George E.
Adams, C. A. Hill, of Illinois. and G. w.
E. Dorsey, of Nebraska, were passengers on
the limited last night, bound for home and
a brief interval of rest during the Christmas
recess. The two latter gentlemen had re-
tired to rest, but Mr. Adams and Mr.. Lswler
accorded THE DISPATCH representative a
few minutes conversation. To question
as to the measures most likely to
be brought up in the early stages
of the session Mr.. Lawler said:
fWell, the fact is we are all so intent on
working for the Worlds Fair that really we
have not had time to think of anything else.
The tariff, of course, will receive early con-
sideration, and the marine and the silver
questions will follow in due course. As to
how the Republicans will treat the tariff
question Ham unable to say, but expect
we Democrats will have to turn in and give
them hand. 1 am pretty nearly satisfied
that we will have the Fair. The committee
has been doing excellent work, and after
comparing notes with nv colleagues have
every reason to believe we shall be success
full. There are other interests at work for
St. Louis and Washington, but l think
that we have no reason to fear
w 4eu NOu COmO "
consider it, there is no other place so suit
able for an Exposition of such magnitude as
Chicago And should Congress decide upon
Chicago, additional hotels would soon be
erected. There are 25 different trunk lines
terminating in Chicago; $50 trains arrive
and depart daily from the various depots,
carrying 125, 900 people every "a hours. The
parks extend over 60 miles and have an area
of over z, 900 acres. There are ], 1856 miles
of streets, 400 miles of which are paved.
There are so miles of cable car lines and 587
miles of street railways; !, 200 miles Of side
walk, and every year sees "a miles being
completed. claim that the Police and
Fire Departments are the best managed in
America. The former has ], 200 patrolmen,
and the Fire Department employs $50 men
and is without an equal in point of eff
cheney.
Congressman George E. Adams, in the
course of short interview, said: 'The
present session has become remarkable in
that, for the first time in 25 years, the Dis
trict appropriations were gotten through
before the holidays The Committee of
Rules has reported to the House, and we
NAV expect more or less heightened debate
on them before they are finally disposed of.
may say that the House has gotten down
to business with an alacrity which compares
well with former years, and SpeakerReed has
to be complimented on the promptness with
which he named the committees. You can
not ask me to express an opinion as to how
he compares with Carlisle; it is yet too
early. Mr. Reed, however, is making a
very favorable impression, and the feeling
seems to be that he will make aagood
speaker"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
TO BECOME NUNS.
Nine Women 70 Join the Order Of the Sis
rers Of MeFcy-some 20 be Received
and OTHERS Professed.


Nine Women 10 Join the Order Of the Sis
tors Of aisrcy-some TO be Received
and Others Professed.
Nine Well-known young ladies will be re-
ceived and professed in the Convent Of
Mercy, on Webster avenue, January 2. The
event will be something out Of the usual
order on account of the large number taking
part.
Among those to be professed are Sister
Eustache, known outside the convent and
to the world as Miss Lilly Wilt, of Watson
street. With her is Sister Josepha or Miss
Sadie Melody, former school teacher in
the McCandless district. Sister Ricardo,
another young novice, will also be professed
at the same time. It was stated that Sister
Ireneus, Miss Lizzie Dougherty, of Second
avenue, daughter of Captain Dougherty,
the well-kDown riverman, would also be
professed on the I'd, but she will not be
eligible for her final VOWS until September.
Among those to be received is a Miss
Clutch, Of Clarion, Pa. She will take the
name of Sister Ida. The professions will
take place in the morning and the recep-
tions in the afternoon. The former is cele-
brated with high mass by the Right Rev.
Bishop Phelan. Everything about the cere-
mony is of the deepest solemnity as the last
vows, renouncing the world, are taken. The
most impressive part is when the
novice is covered with q black
pail after prostratlng herself on the floor
and the death knell was tolled The black
veil and ring are given at the profession
and the novice becomes a regular nun in
the community. The reception which takes
place in the afternoon is not so solemn. The
postulantes are given the white veil and
o1far rfroo nari01 of rrohofior
Among those to be present at the pro-
fession are a sister of Miss Willis and an
other nun in the convent at Wilkesbarre.
The latter is known outside as Miss Rose
Rafferty,, also resident of Watson street,
this CITY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
AGAINST MORMON CITIZENS.
Rev. McAIIIster Comedies With the Views
of Judge Anderson.

Rev. McAlIIster Comedies With the Views
of Judge Anderson.
Rev. David McAllister preached at the
Eighth Street Church yesterday afternoon,
on the recent decision by Judge Anderson,
in the United States Circuit Court of Utah,
refusing to admit to citizenship alien Nor
mons, on the ground that their Mormon OBJ
legation made them enemies to the Govern
ment of the United States.
The preacher heartily indorssd the ruling,
and declared his belief that its affirmation
by the Supreme Court would go very far to
aid in the extirpation of Mormonism. The
address was mainly historical and critical.
He explained the nature of the case which
came before Judge Anderson. There were
against the application for naturalization IA
witnesses who had been Mormons. They re.
vealed its secrets on the witness stand and
explained the oaths of confirmation. The
Mormon Church claims the right to exer-
else civil power on earth, and its teaching is
that when Jesus comes again that power
will be exercised. It declares the Govern
ment of the United States to be an agent of
antichrist, the enemy of the Church. Rev.
Mr.. McAllister, at some length, reviewed
Mormon doctrines and practices, with the
view of fully justifying Judge Anderson in
his holding.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
sYMPATHlzES WITH DALzELL.
]. W. Ray Speaks Of the Washington Post
r,-..----- III.

]. w. Ray Speaks Of the Washington POST
Office and Congressman John.
Congressman ]. w. Ray, of Waynes-
burg, arrived in the city yesterday. on his
way home for the holiday vacation. He
spent the day at the Seventh Avende Hotel.
He said that he was we'll satisfied with the
positions given him on the committees. He
is on the Committee on Claims and on the
Committee on Expenditures in the Navy
Department.
Mr.. Ray was asked how the contest over
the Washington postrnastership was coming
out. He said it was in that position where
it was impossible for him to say what the re-
suit would be. Mr.. Patterson is his candi-
date, and, his rival is Samuel D. Ewing,
cousin to the Secretary of State. When
asked who was pushing Mr.. Ewing's claims,
the Congressman said that he did not know
whether it was Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Quay.
He is satisfied, however, that it is one of
them. Mr.. Ray expressed his admiration
for Congressman Dslzell and his sympathy
for him in his contest with the Senator.
Mr.. Ray is enjoying excellent health
and expects to have pleasant time at home
during the ensuing two weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
THE FEDERATION AND KNIGHTS.

A Complication May Ensus From That
ResoIutiou-Trades UnionIsts Must Give
Up Their Local Assemblies.
s'I have not yet seen in the Pittsburg pa
pers," said Mr.. A. B. Smythe. delegate to
Boston from the Marble and Slate Workers
Union, yesterday, "any reference to very
important series of resolutions adopted by
the Boston convention, defining the future
attitude of the Federation toward the
knights of Labor You may remember
that it took this position; that the Knights
of Labor should discountenance and revoke
the charters of all trades assemblies and dis
tricts within their order, and that in turn
the Federation and trades unions affiliated
to it would urge their members, and all
working people at large, to become members
of mixed assemblies of the knights of
Labor.
"The meaning of this" continued Mr..
Smythe, sis that members of trade hay
ing a national or international union, and
who are members of local assembly of
their trade of the knights of Labor, will be
Obliged to surrender their charter for such
separate organization and join their trades
union.
'sTney can continue, however, as Knights
Of Labor by joining g mixed assembly, but
the idea of a separate organization oI craft
distinct from its national trades union VIII
not be allowed to continue. This decision
of the convention will not make itself felt
Immediately in a marked manner, but may
tell YOU that in one trade q small-sized
strike will be initiated tomorrow on this
very principle.
SIT will come to this that, taking for
example the building trade, members -ot
any craft working on the build
ing, who belong to the trades union,
will not accept the cards of brother crafts
men, nor work with them, while outside OF
the union. Should there be a preponder-
ance of K. of L. craftsmen on the building
it NAV happen that a tussle in support OF
the principle may ensue, but think that 1t
caE be made so plainly to theadvantage OF
every workman, whose trade has national
organization, to support it instead of branch
organizations, that he will associate with
his trades union without any trouble"
Referring to the cent per capita assess
ment, Mr.. Smythe said that it was in sup
port of fund to assist any trade that
should be selected to demand the eight-hour
work day. The Executive Bosrd has power
to continue the assessment for q year, when
it is estimated, on basis of 81 o. from each
member, the sum of 500, 900 will have been
accumulated. The weakest trade will be
selected, and it will probably be from
among the building trades.
"The Federation" said Mr.. Smythe,
'can order any trade to adopt any working
hours il may see fit-that is a matter for its
own decision-but it will help with its
funds any trade that may find it necessary
to go on strike in support of the principle.
While the carpenters are in favor of the
eight-hour day, the painters would prefer to
work nine hours and get more wages"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
HEAEE WIFE PULLING.
Some New and Wonderful East End Dsvsl-
onnneura

opments.
Some pretty strong and lively wire-pull-
ing took place in the East End on Saturday
night, without having the slightest refer
ence to either the new postmaster, Collector
of the Port or the appointees of either.
The sections of cable line running from
Oakland to East Liberty was replaced by a
new one.
This was the youngest section Of cable in
the road. It was only four months in use
and the officials are not slow in saying that
the quality was very inferior. This is am
ply proven by its appearance as it lies
coiled behind the power house at Oakland,
being torn and cracked in great number
of places. The reasons given for this are,
in the first place, that the wire was i'm
properly tempered. and in the second that
the wear and tear on the eastern end of the
line is greater than on the other two Sec
tions. This latter is on account of the
eight heavy curves between Oakland and
East Liberty. Although the grades of the
downtown sections are much sleeper and
the loads much greater, including those
carried inside by passengers on Saturday
nights, they do not affect the cables in the
same degree as the curves. whicha increase
the strain to an astounding degree.
1t took about four and halt hours to lay
the cable, in which time the cars we're again
running.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
TO WHITTIER'S MEMORY.
The School Building VIII be Dedicated on
January e..

The Whittier school building, on Mt
Washington, which has been in course
of erection for the past eight months, has
been completed. 1t will be dedicated on
Monday evening, January 6. The building
is located on the corner of Bertha and
Sycamore streets, and is built of stock
brick, with Cleveland sandstone trimmings.
1t will be occupied by the pupils of steps
one to nine.
The late Isaac Whittier, after whom the
school has been named, was at one time
among the prominent educators of the city.
He had charge Of the first school built in
Pittsburg. 1t was erected on the corner of
Diamond street and Cherry alley. He
spent the last 80 years Of his life as a menu
Der of the school board OF the Thirty-second
ward
The.dedicatory exercises of the new build
ing will be held in the Mt. Washington
Library Hall. The members of William
Penn Council, Jr. o. q. A. M, will present
the school with beautiful flag. h. /.
Gourley will make the presentation speech.
Superintendent George j. Luckey will re-
ceive the flag for the school. Rev. E. S.
Farrand, K. @. Bingham and j. P. An
drews will also make addresses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
RACING ON FORBES STREET.

Mounted Policemen Kept Busy Tryiag to
Prevent Fast Driving.
The mounted officers of the second police
district were kept bnsy yesterday afternoon
stopping horsemen from racing on Forbes
street. That thoroughfare was lined with
people on both sides, from Oakland avenue
to Craig street, who were watching the
racing The pole of one carriage came in
contact with telegraph pole, breaking the
carriage pole. off. Three ladies in the car
riage jumped out and suffered nothing but
fright. The team was caught before they
could run away. Officer Wachter chased a
colored man, who was driving recklessly,
clear into town, but did not capture him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
HE WAS WE'LL HEELED.

A Young Man Charged With Theft Car
ries Two Watches and n Big Roll.
A young Pole, who gave his name as
Samuel Climcloski, will have hearing be-
fore Magistrate Brokaw this morning on a
charge of stealing satchel at the Lake
Erie depot on Saturday night.
H. W. Downes, drummer for Boston
dressmakers' supply house. laid down his
satchel in the waiting room of tine depot a
few minutes. When he turned round his
satchel had disappeared. In short time
Officer Schafer had the man in custody.
When arrested he had in his possession the
stolen satchel, S58, two silver watches and
two chains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
To the Hs.t Via so.

New and handsome Pullman sleepers are
run through without change via the B. &
o. R. r. from Pittsburg to Cincinnati and
Chicago. on the train leaving Pittsburg
daily at 7:3O P. M, arriving Cincinnati next
morning at 6:55 and Chicago at 1855.
The route is via Wheeling and Benwood.
At the latter point the Chicago sleeper is at
attached to the vestibule limited and break
fast is served in the dining car as the train
approaches Chicago.
These trains make connection at Cincin-
natl and Chicago with all lines leading be-
yond those cities. If you contemplate trip
to the West or South, try the B. & o. route.
Information in regard to rates of fare, etc.,
will be cheerfully furnished by ticket agents
B. & o. r. r. or by E. D. Smith, Division
Passenger Agent, cor. Wood street and
Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa! Msu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
PROUD OF HIS SON.
A Little Son of James O'NeilI Following in
His Fathers Footsteps.

A Little Son of James O'Neill Following in
His Fathers Footsteps.
james O'Neill and his company remained
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel yesterday and
this morning will go to Beaver Falls. Dur
ing the week they play one-night stands,
but this infiction will be escaped by Mrs
O'Neih, her child and maid. They will
leave for Notre Dame University at South
Bend, Ind. There Mrs. O'Neill was edu-
Gated and there her little boy of11 years is
now STUDYING. He will have the pleasure
OF a visit from his mother for about two
weeks.
Mr.. O'Neill is proud of that boy and his
eyes glow brightly when speaking of him.
1t was only recently that he could be in
duced 70 take any part in the public exer-
cises at the school. He was persuaded at
last to assist in a production of civilian
Tell, :" where he played the son, and had an
apple shot from his head. About two
weeks ago he again appeared, making an
address for the younger class, and won great
applause. Mr.. O'Neill says that if the lad
shows an aptitude and desire for the stage
he will not be prevented by his father.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
FIVE GREAT EVILS.

Father sheedy on the Dangers That
Threaten American Civilization.
Rev. Father Sheedy preached to large
congregation in the Church of st, Mary of
Mercy last evening. His subjec. was: ''The
Dangers That Threaten American CiViliza-
ton" He described the dangers by group
ing them into five great evils as follows:
"Mormonism and Divorce. ""Our Imperfect
System OF Education. 1.-THE Dissertation of
the Christian Sabbath Corruption of
Politics, {" ''The Miscarriage of Justice and
Escape of Criminals"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
ALPSYILLE HOTEL BURNED.
The Large Structure Entirely Destroyed by
Fire Yesterday,

The Large Structure Entirely Destroyed by
Fire Yesterday.
The big hotel at Alpsville, on the line of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. was
burned to the ground yesterday morning.
About o'clock flames were discovered in
the rear of building. The hotel was occu-
pied by number of families, who succeeded
in getting out. They lost all their goods,
however.
The hotel was erected some years ago by
n. J. Bigley, the one time well-known coal
operator, who had a scheme to make large
town out of the settlement around his coal
mines. He built hotel large enough for a
town of 10, 600 people. 1t stood on the side
of the Baltimore and Ohio track, right near
the station. The venture was a failure, as
the travelling public was not very numerous
in the town. The hotel cost $28, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
THAT NEW BANK.
The Proposed National in Lawrenceville


The Proposed National in LawrencevilIe
Seems TO be a Certainty.
The subject for discussion in Lawrence
vile yesterday was the establishment Of
the proposed national bank. The organl-
cation of such a bank is already assured.
The prime movers, it is said, have each
taken 100 shares Of the capital stock.
The incorporation of the Arsenal Bank
with the new one is also said to be almost a
certainty. No official action by the Board
of Directors of that institution has been
taken. The proposal has been made to some
of them indirectly. and no opposition has
been manifested. The Arsenal Bank has a
capital stock of $3.50 and surplus Of
about S22, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
HIGH WINDS YESTERDAY.

A Velocity Of so miles an Hour Attained
About II O'Clock.
There was a strong wind yesterday fore
noon. The signal service instrument shows
that it blewat the rate of 26 miles an hour.
For three or fou= minutes just before IL
o'clock the velocity was 80 miles. A region
of low barometer passed across the lower
lake region. northesstEard during the day.
The local barometer rose a third OF an inch,
q decided rise. The indications for to-day
are clear and cold, with slight possibility
of snow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
GInd Of II. Poor Man.

Amos McMahan and his wife, who eloped
from Warren, O., on Saturday, are at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel. Their elopement
was noted in The DIsPATCH's telegraph
columns yesterday. Both are young people
of excellent appearance. Mr.. McMahan
said yesterday that he was married and glad
of it. They expect soon to return to War
rem and brave the paternsl wrath.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some who Travel, some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.


Others Who Talk.
Henry Potts and John Rice, of Potts
town, Pa, are at the Hotel Andersen. The
young men have Just returned from Western
tour and Mr.. Rice is visiting his father, Colonel
George Rice the engineer of the Citizens Trac-
tion Company, who lives at the Anderson:
Prof. H. M. Row left for Buffalo, N.
Y. last evening to attend the meeting of the
Executive Committee of the National Business
Educators Association of America, of which he
is a member.
Colonel E. w. Wells, Captain F. @. II.
Schwertfegler, Charles Sch8nbra, William C.
Stlfel, and George E. Stifel Of Wheeling were
at the Hotel Anderson yesterday.
Colonel Chill w. Hazard, Of the Mon
ongahela Republican, was at the Seventh Ave
nue. Hotel yesterday.
DIR. Lawrence Litchfeld, of New York,
is at the Hotel Duquesne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
TWO TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.

Cold Water People Talk Total Abstinence In
Two Halls Last Night.
The Gospel Temperance Union had very
pleasant meeting in Curry Hall, Sixth
avenue, last night. The exercises were led
by John w. Moreland. There were speeches
by William T. Powell, Samuel McCord,
Thomas Holt, Charles Whittenberrer.
The Moorhead Union of the W. c. T. o.,
met in Moorhead Hall last night and had a
big audience. Mrs. r. H. Jones presided.
The speeches of the evening were made by
Mrs. A. M. Hammett and J. Fellows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
Grand ReopenIDr OF the society

Photo Art Gallery, No. 35 Fifth ave-, Pitts
burg, lately bought by the successful Allie
cheny photographer, H. Sonnenberg, estab-
iished 16 years. The very best talent. as
operators, retouchers and artists, has been
engaged. Only frst-class work. Delivery
prompt. Prices moderate. Use elevator.
The old reliable photo gallery, No. 81 Fed
eral St, Allegheny, will be kept running as
usual. MWS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
ANOTHER BROKEN GRIP

And Another Gripper Injured on the Penn
Avenue Line Yesterday.
At5 o'clock yesterday afternoon cable car
No. 21s, of the Citizens Traction Company,
broke its grip in the vault at the power
house on Penn avenue. Thomas Thomp-
son, the gripman, was thrown against the
front window with such force that he was
knocked almost unconscious. His head
and face were very severely cut from the
broken glass. He was taken into Black
burns drugstore where his injuries were
dressed.