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The Irish standard., 1890-04-19
AMERICAN .FREE-THlNkERs.
\ Queer Lot, Who Are Sadly in Need of
Instruction.

f.. 3.
Queer Lot, Who Are Sadly in Need of
Instruction.
The free-thihkers of America are
queer crowd. They are too INDECENT to
think, and yet they are not too lazy to
talk. Their style Of thinking is lazy
thinking, an intellectual sloth and in
difference, certain 'ineradicable con-
fusion OF thought, % thinking what they
like, though not taking the trouble to
think as they ought 1t takes energy
and whole soul to think straight and
come out right. Incidence Of thought
and piecemeal energy and bits of prin-
c;ple, like the wreck Of broken ship.
will carry man anywhere. We are all
free thinkers to a certain extent. There
fore, with all of us there is something
needed 1esides argument. AS the old
maxim expresses it: "Convince man
against his will, he is of the same opin-
ion STILL
Experienced missionaries find that
with the average American mind the
simple presen tation Of doctrine
evolves as much power Of conviction
as the most elaborate argumen ia ton;
partly, because the chief counter argu-
ment is simple ignorance, and partly
because real argument is altogether
too hard to take in; 1t is too straight,
two systematic, too disciplinary for the
indolent mind. Modern thought is a
vast exposed, windy and unfinished
building; and we surmise the men
who set about erecting it did not make
the reckonings right in order to finish
it. At all events, as long as it is there,
the only business which can find adj
mittance is simple presentation Of
thoughts and ideas in the shape OF de-
scription. narration, illustration such
as requires no more effort to read and
take in than one might make whom
standing at q sashless window on a
gusty day. No other business of real
thought or sound study arrests atten-
ton or finds .admittance. And this ex-
plains the rage which is now prevalent
for history-that is, mere story-for
science. that is. description, and for a
aashy philosophy, which reveals just as
much of matter and things as the pretty
spray of the ocean reveals OF the world
that lies underneath. The Catholic
child who knows his catechism could
teach all the freethinkers in America,
and if they only thought in their
hearts y they would BIO really free with
the freedom OF Truth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
BACK WASHINGTON
President Harrison Leaves Cresson
Springs To-Day for the National
Capital With His Family.
USES SHEPARD'S PRIVATE CAR.
The Electric Lighting Plant at FreepOrt
Destroyed by Fire, and Will
Not be Rebuilt,
USES SHEPARD'S PRIVATE CAR.
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR AND INSURANCE
Some Interesting Happenings in NsighbOrng Towns in
Adjoining States.

CRESSoN SPRINGS, September 23.-This
is the last day of the Presidents vacation al
Cresson. Most of the time was spent in pre-.
pairing for his departure for the National Cap
ital tomorrow. In consequence of the enor-
nous traffic over the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at present, the President has been un'
able to obtain accommodations on the New
York and Chicago limited express for his
return TO Washington, although he made
application on Saturday last, and has there
fore been compelled to change his plans.
General Superintendent Sheppard rendered
the use of his private car and the President
has accepted it, with the understanding that
it will be attached to the day express leav-
ing Cresson tomorrow at II 02 o'clock in the
morning and arriving in Washington about
p. M. Stops will be made at Tyrone, Hunting
don, Mt Union, Lewistown Junction, Harris
burg, Yorktown and Baltimore.
Rev. DR.. Scott. the Presidents father-in-law,
and Mr.. Russell Harrison arrived here this aft
ernoon and will accompany the Presidential
party to Washington tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Mckee and children left
here this evening for their home in Indian
apOlis
Ex-Governor Charles Foster, of Ohio, ar
rived here this evening from New York, and
spent few hours with the President, discuss
ing the political situation in general and the
coming campaign in Ohio in particular. He re-
sumed his journey to FostOria, o., on the II
o'clock train.
A pleasant incident of the afternoon was
farewell serenade rendered the President by
the Lilly Cornet Band, of Lilly. Pa, composed
entirely of miners, who took that method of ex-
pressing their appreciation of the visit made to
their city few days ago by the President and
Mrs D.mmick. The President was GLAD to see
them, and came out on the porch to receive
them and listen to their music.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Tr,.State Brevities.

WHILE stealing ride, young Louis Kemp
| fel, of Pittsburg, fell under the caboose and
lost both his legs.
MRS. FRANK MCHUGH, an aged lady, was
struck and killed by the cars yesterday evening
| at Bloomsbury.
TRAINS on the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western were delayed by a cave-in at the Nc
Farlan mines near Avondale, Pa.
A BAD wreck occurred on the Pennsylvania
| at Braddock yesterday morning. Several cars
| were smashed into kindling wood.
THE grand jury at Youngstown returned
| 10 indictments yesterday. James Macarthur
| was indicted for murder In the second degree.
AT an explosion of an electric light plant at
San Antonio, Tex, James Gardner. a former
resident of McKeesport, was probably fatally
wounded.
AMAssILLoN brakeman, formerly worth $780,
600, which he squandered, met horrible death
at Chamberlain yesterday, his body being cut
in pieces.
S. LIGHTNER. of Braddock, was horribly
burned yesterday in the steel works by the
bursting of mold. Hot metal was thrown all
over him.
CARTWRIGHT. MCCURDY & Co., of Youngs-
town, proprietors of the Enterprise Iron
Works. have broken ground for an additional
rolling mill
UNSUCCESSFUL attempts were maue Dy un-
known parties to wreck trains on the East
Penn division of the Philadelphia and Reading
near Allentown.
GEORGE KING. rope rider in the Morewood
mines, near Mt. Pleasant, was caught between
a wagon and a coal rib yesterday, receiving
painful, if not fatal, injuries.
C. H. RUSH, proprietor of the McClelland
House. of Uniontown, came out victorious in
his suit with Mrs. McCleland & Son, owners
of the property. An appeal will follow.
OVER 1000 acres of hemlock and cherry tim
ber was sold at Wilcox by Bulls & Mcneil to
Hall, Call & Co.. of Ridgewsy, for $40 per acre
or $500, 000 Two saw mills with daily capaci.
ty of 100, 900 feet, will be built.
CAPITALIST HENRY HAMILTON has COM
menced suit at Warren, o., against the Hamil-
ton Coal Company, asking for the appointment
of a receiver to close up the affairs of the CON-
pany An injunction has been allowed Hamil-
ton against the company by Judge Johnston.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
INSURANCE FOR woRKINGMEN.
The h. of L. and the Frick Company Resur-
rect n Dend Business.

The n. of l.. and the Frick Company Resur.
rect n Dead Business.
IsPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
SCoTTDALE, September pa few years ago.
when labor organizations f1ourishedi in the coke
regions, the miners had an insurance organiza-
ton affiliated, which compensated its members
literally during times of sickness, death OF ac-
cident The labor. unions losing their prestige
resulted in the ultimate ruin OF the insurance
association, but fresh efforts are now being
made to revive it. The new organization if
perfected will be operated on slightly differ
ent and more substantial basis. The new move
ment was originated solely by General Manager
Lynch, of the Frick company, who held a con-
ference with Knight of Labor officials on the
matter, and offered to contribute 81 900 to start
the organization. also TO pay 500 for the loss
OF life TO any of their employees.
The oher is considered a very liberal one but
far from an exception from that company as
they have repeatedly demonstrated their liber-
allty to their employees by making large dona-
lions. The new association will be affiliated
and be under the exclusive control of the
knights of Labor, although anY miner can Join
1t There viii be monthly dues and assess
ments. and board of directors elected annu-
ally 10 direct the business of the organization.
Master w orkman kerfoot and Secretary Par
ker are now arranging mas meetings, and will
traverse the entire coke region in its behalf
The hrSt OF the series of mass meetings will be
held tomorrow evening at Tintsman station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
POKE RUN CENTENNIAL,

The Exercises at the Old Church ATTRACT
Many Prominent Visitors.
srECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.r
GREENsBURG, September 23-The celebra.
tion of the Poke Run Presbyterian Church
yesterday was notable event in every way.
A great many of the leading divines Of the
Blairsville Presbytery were present. The
gathering to-day numbered over 500 people.
many Of them being from distant parts of the
country. Owing to the serious illness of the
Rev. d.. George Hill, of Blairsville, Rev. w.
w. Moorhead, D. D., of this place. presided.
Poke Run is one of the largest country
churches in whose bounds there is neither VII
lage nor town.
Among the prominent ministers present were
DR.. Miller, of Salisbury; DR.. Ewing, of Blairs.
vile; Rev. Mr. Jones, of MonrOeuown: Rev Mr..
Cooper, of Congruity; Rev. Mr.. THOMPSON of
belmont. and Rev. MIR. Steele, of Murraysyille.
Judge John kirkpatrick and others from Pitts.
burg were present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Street Car Wreckers.

rPEciAL TELEGRAM 10 THE DIsPATCH-i
CANTON, September 22-During the fair now
in progress, last night, several attempts were
made to deraiI the street cars of the railway
company on Mahoning street by placing stones
on the track. All of these attempts were. for
tunately, unsuccessful. 1t is not known who
the miscreants were, nor their object
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
THE DAY OF ATONEMENT.
Services in the Pittsburg Places of Worship
Yesterday and To. Day.

Last evening at sunset the Hebrew Day of
Atonement began. For ten days the services
of repentance have been held, and to-day is the
great Hebrew fast day. when "a hours is spent
in solemn services. prayer and song. Many of
tie modern Hebrews do not wholly observe the
fast day. but the majority maintain the old Gus
TOMS In Pittsburg services were held last
night IN both the Reformed and Orthodox syn
agogues. There were large attendances in both
places of worship, and a few visitors were pres
ent. At the synagogue on Eighth street last
evening, Mr.. Alexander Lyons, of Cincinnati,
leetured! The music at both synagogues was
excellent. Services will be continued to-day.
On account OF the services in commemora-
tion of the Day of Atonement several of the
Hebrew places Of business we're closed yester-
day, and all are closed to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
ONLY TWO LIKE IT.
Wonderful Natural Advantages Of schenley
Park,

'fSaaCEiut NHtuful uvoutd8cn - SS-S@ASN
Park,
Colonel Culver, the New York landscape
gardener, who has been engaged by Chief
Bigelow to suggest plans for improving Schen-
ley Park, is stillln the city. He expects to re-
turn to New York on Friday. but will make
frequent visits to Pittsburg. He declined to
give away any Of his plans, but he spoke highly
Of the location. he said that for natural ad-
vantages only two parks in the country viii
compare with schenley; they are the Prospect
Park, of Brooklyn, and Druid Hill, OF Balti-
more. The trouble with the Central Park in
New York is that the visitor is never out OF
sight Of the city, although the park is ~ miles
long.
But in Schenley Park" continued Colonel
Cuyler, 'the roads can be so constructed that
at one time you are in a wilderness, at another
In the open country, and then on the elevated
places the city will be In view. The park Will
be noted for its hills and dales and wooded
plateaus I am interested particularly now in
locating the entrances with a view TO the future
growth and trend of the city. Il will not be
necessary to make many bridges or terraces,
and this will reduce the expenses"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

CLOAK and millinery opening.
Cloak and millinery opening.
Cloak and millinery opening.
Thursday and Friday.
Thursday and Friday.
Thursday and Friday.
Novelties from Paris, London, Berlin.
Novelties from Paris, London, Berlin.
Novelties from Paris, London, Berlin.
FLEISHMAN & Co.,
504, SOC and sos Market ST.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
TWO LOCOMOTIVES CAPTURED.
How One Railroad Recovered Disputed
Property From Another.

Property From Another.
GAINESVILLE, September 23.-About O. clock
this morning wrecking train with all of the
officials of the Columbus. Shawnee and Hook.
ing Railroad, with 20 men, and United States
Marshals Dresbaugh and Hysel on board, went
down to the tracks of the GAINESVILLE and Ohio
River Railroad here, and overpowerine the
night watchman at the roundhouse of the
company and preventing the escape of others
proceeded to equip two engines which are dis
puted properties between the companies
At / O'Clock the engines in question were
secured and were steamIng on the tracks of
me columbus Shawnee and Hooking toward
Coumbus The engines had been seized bv
the GAINESVILLE and Ohio River Railroad
o1nclals about one year age, and since that time
have been lying in their roundhouse here dis
manIled. " S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Unhappy Homes,

Half of the unhappy homes of the land
are made so by tine excessive work and WORRY
to which the wife and mother is subjected.
Housewives who do not bother with the
baking but use Marvin's famous bread are
always happy. Mws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
RENDERING THEIR ACCOUNTS.
Relief Money Distributed to Victims of the
Hill Farm Disaster.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHa
DUNBAR, September 2a-The following is
the official statement Of the disbursements Of
money to the sufferers of the Hill Farm Mine
disaster:
Total amount distributed by the general
committee in two distributions, SS,507 81;
amount distributed by Rev. d. ]. Malady, Rev.
w. F. Hunter and Mr.. @. h. Kimball, 81 00S 05;
amount distributed Dy Rev. d. ]. Malady. Rev.
W. F. Hunter and ]. R. Cray s29ll so; amount
distributed by Rev. D. J. Malady, Rev. w. F.
Hunter. G. II. Kimball and ]. r. Cray, 1914 IS;
amount distributed by Rev. d. j. Malady. of
personal collections, s604; amount distributed
by Isaac Taylor on September 20, s1ll l5; total,
Sl4Sl7 l6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
b. & b.

Our fall fashion journal and catalogue
now ready.
1t is published for the benefit of our out
of-town friends and patrons who cannot see
these yays-interesting stocks or profit by
the "B. &B. prices every dav.
Free by mail outside the city.
BoGGS & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
p. c. C, c,

Our mems suits at SS 80 and our extra fine
suits at S11 are great value. Gail to-day and
see 'em.
PITTsBURG COMBINATION CLOTHING
COMPANY, cor. Grant and Diamond sts..
opp. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
EXPENSIVE FAMILIARITY.

An Ancient Akron Maiden Demands 81, 900
for Being Caressed.
ErEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
AKRON, September 23-Sophia France, a
maiden well past the heyday of life, has
brought suit against S. Oviatt, a wealthy
farmer Of Hudson township, this county.
SOPHIA alleges that one day last June Oviatt
IorcloIy lald hands on her and kissed her, at
the same time encircling her with his arms
she wants 5000 for the familiarity Oviatt is
6O years Of age and has grandchildren. He
ooes not deny the act, but disputes the consid-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

nearly in darkness People had to return to
the natural gas supply, and in many places the
oil lamps have been unearthed and brought
into use again. The plant was owned by few of
our citizens and is total loss to them. II Is
not likely that they will rebuild.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
PRoHIBITIoNIsTs In COUNCIL.

Ohio Temperance People of all Beliefs in
Session nt FindIay.
SFEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcr,
FNDLAY, September 22-The Conference of
Temperance workers, representing all shades of
beliefs and theories, yet unit on the question
of prohibition, is being held in this citv.
To-day's business was principally occupied
with the organization of the conference and
the election of officers, and the appointment of
committees. General Payne of Fostoria was
made President, and Rev. j. p. Sharp. of To.
LEGO, Secretary. The conference will remain
in session for several days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
A Scarlet Plum,

Ali cashmere wool, well-fnished, anti.
rheumatic ladies' scarlet vests for Soc,
usual price 81 25.
AT THE PEOPLES STORE.
Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Crowded Hotels

The hotels of Pittsburg are crowded. as re-
suit of the Exposition and the German Cath
olic Congress. Cots only could be secured in
some last night. and people were turned away
from others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
MARRIED.

COLLINGWOOD- KIRKPATRICK - At
Braddock. September q, 1890 at $50 P. M,
DAVID +. CoLLINGwooD to MISS MARY E.
KIRKPATRICK, by the Rev. 8. ]. Shaw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
PAULS0N Bros,
AL Wood Street.

N. B-Genuine Royal Ermine (white) Capes
for evening wear made on short notice, and at
prices much below those prevailing in New
York. se23-MWP
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
The Lights Extiurui.bed.

ESPECIAL TEL EGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHI
FREEPoRT, September 23.-The burning of
the electric light plant to-day has left our town
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
STRIKE IN PROSPECT,

youngstown Mill Employees May Demand
Change of Hours and Pay.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH-
YOUNGSTOWN, September pa secret
meeting of skilled laborers employed at ali
the mills and factories was held last night 1t
was learned this afternoon that a motion was
adopted TO demand nine hours with ten bonrsi
pay, commencing October / and to strike n
not conceded. The motion was finally recon.
sidered, and action deferred until next Mon.
day night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY

DIR. A. ". BILBY. Mitchell. Dak., says: Il
have used it in a number of cases OF nervous
debility, with very good results"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
| BETTER
THAN AN
AUCTION
IS OUR
Furniture
Trade Sale!
Whybetter? And for whom?
Ans.-For the purchaser,
and because you may know all
about what you are buying;
you are left to calm judgment
and leisurely comparison, and
you buy more cheapIy.
Of new Furniture the auc-
ton room catches the "sec-
onds" and cast-off styles, and
most often the auction house
owns the Furniture which it
offers to the highest bidder.
Under such conditions the
buyers chances for saving
money are small, indeed.
On the other hand we offer
in our Furniture Trade Sale
brand new goods from the
best manufacturers at fixed
prices, and they the lowest,
to enable us to handle a large
quantity of goods in a short
time.
Bear in mind, every room
in the house has been thought
Of and provided for in this
Sale. Perhaps the most in
terest centers in pieces and
sets for the Parlor, Bedroom,
Dining Room and Office.
The most wonderful thing
in this remarkable combina-
tion of good values and low
prices is the price of SIS.
which we have made for the
six-piece parlor suite in
crushed plush. 1t is the identi-
cal same suite we sold at $45
last spring. Dealers are con-
founded at the price, and
frankly admit that they don't
understand it.
Another marvel of value at
a low price in our new line of
Bedroom Suites, is a hand
somely designed 3-piece suite
in solid oak, with fMl-sized
double bedstead, large wash
stand with splasher back, and
large bureau with beveled
mirror, 22x2S, for $40.
But we prefer to let the
Furniture tell its own story to
those who are interested
enough to call and see for
themselves.
N. B.-The feature of our
Exposition Carpet display,
near main entrance of Ma
chinery Hall, is the miniature
carpet loom to show how Body
Brussels Carpets are made.
Its working hours are::,
From II to IL A. M.
From 3 to 6 P. M.
From & to IoPM
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

MEMS underwear for fall and winter.
JAMES II. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth ave
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTIsEmENTs.
JUST THE SAME
YET Different.

An Overcoat is an Overcoat, but the same
goods made by separate concerns will be
vastly different in appearance and general
get-up. And here is the point. There is
nobody as exacting in careful making of
Fall Overcoats as We are, and you will find
ours the nearest Of all in approach to fine
custom-made garments. Our wonderful
success with Overcoats last Fall has spurred
us on to still greater efforts, and if you wish
to see the handsomest styles, carefully and
correctly made and by far the best values in
Fall Overcoats. you'll look through our
line. The seasons novelties fully repre-
sented. Prices range from 81 so to S38.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24
Dyspepsia
Intense Suffering for 8 Years


Intense Suffering for 8 Years.
Few people have suffered more severely from
dyspepsia than Mr.. E.A, McMahon,a a well known
grocer of Staunton. Va. He says: Before 1873
l was in excellent health, weighing over 200
pounds. In that year an ailment developed into
acute dyspepsia, and soon was reduced to 1852
pounds, suffering burning sensations in the
tomach, palpitation of the heart
Nausea and Indigestion
1 could not Sleep lost all heart in my work. had
fits of melanchoia and for days at time
would have welcomed death. 1 became morose
sullen and irritable and for eight years life was
burden. ltried many physicians and many
remedies. One day a workman employed by
me suggested that 1 take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
as it had cured his wife Of dyspepsia. did so
and before taking whole bottle
Felt Like a New Man,
The terrible pains to which had been sub-
jected, ceased. the palpitation of the heart sub.
sided, my stomach became easier. nausea dis.
appeared, and my entire system began to tone
up. With returning strength came activity of
mind and body. Before the fifth bottle was
taken had regalned my former weight and
condition. am to-day well and ascribe it to
aking Hoods Sarsaparilla."
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists, 81; six for S. Prepared
only by @. L HOOD CO.. Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

ANTHONY MEYER,
CSuccessor to Meyer, Arnold & Co., Lim.,)
UNDERTAKES AND EMBALMER.
Office and residence, lisa Penn avenue. Tele.
phone connection. myll-l40-MWTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-24

JAMES nj. FULLERTON,
UNDERTAKEN AND EMBALMER.
OFFICES: No. 6 SEVENTH STREET AND 1884
PENN AVENUE, EAST END.
Telephone Jl53. ap24-4S-wFsu