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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
IN SECRET SESSION.
Convention of the Provincial Chapter
of the Passionists.
DELEGATES FROM FAR-OFF LANDS.
Important Elections and Matters Of Interest
to Catholics. &
RAPID GROWTH OF THE CONGREGATION

There is now an ecclesiastical convention
in session in this city which interests the
whole Catholic Church of North America,
and the deliberations of the delegates will
have great effect on the future spread of
the Catholic religion. It is styled the
Provincial Chapter Of the Congregation Of
Passionists. st. Paul's Church, or the
Monastery, as it is commonly known, is the
mother house, and delegates from all the
other monasteries in North America are now
gathering there.
The purpose of the convention is to elect
the Superior General Of the chapter and the
Superlors.to have charge of each monastery
In the chapter. The following are the mon
asteries, with the delegates from each: st.
Paurs, Pittsburg, Very Rev. Fathers Guido
and Frederick; st. Mary's, Dunkirk, N. T.,
Very Rev. Father Stephen; st. MichaePs.
Hoboken, N. j., Very Rev. Fathers Bene-
dict, Thomas, stefanini, Sebastian, William;
St Joseph's, Baltimore, Very Rev. Father
Charles; Holy Gross, Cincinnati, Very Rev.
Father George; Sacred Heart, Louisville,
Very Rev. Father Aloysius; City of Mexico,
Very Rev. Father Paul. There is also a
monastery, called our Lady of the Good
Council, in the chapter.
The general chap ter of the congregation
was held in Rome a few months since. The
Very Rev. Thomas O'Connor is the dele
gate from the general chapter, with head
quarters at Rome, and is the general pre-
siding officer OF the convention which
opened on Friday. Special devotional ex.
ercises were held Friday and Saturday and
subjects discussed relative To the good and
spread Of the work in which the chapter is
engaged.
The meetings of the convention are con-
Quoted In secret, and even those belonging
to the order mill not be informed of what Is
being done until the convention closes.
Only such matters as pertain to each mon
astery will then be given out. The cleo
tions will commence to-day and continue
until the Superior General and all the Su-
periors are chosen.
The Passionist Congregation was founded
In the sixteenth century, and was introduced
into the United States by Bishop O'Connor
in 1852. st. Paul's Church, on the South
side, as stated, is the mother house, and
from 1t have sprung all the houses in North
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
THEY DON'T LIKE IT.

Local Ronds Opposed TO the Paris Plan oi
Charging Cent for Admission TO Depot
Platforms-They Prefer to Keep People
Outside the Gates.
Railroads the world oyer are in the habit
ofexcluding the friends VI passengers from
the depot platforms in all large stations.
The scheme Of the Paris roads to issue a
ticket for one cent, giving people the privi-
lege of going out to the trains for one hour
before they start has interested local rail-
road men. The majority Of them do not
seem to approve OF the plan, and they think
that friends should be satisfied to separate
at the gates.
The time was before the advent of the
cable roads that on an average 30, 600 peo-
pie passed through the Union station daily.
Whether the number is still as.large could
not be learned. The officials OF the Penn
sylvania road said yesterday that friends
were not kept of the platform because they
lacked the room to hold them, but invaria-
bly, some of them got on the trains and
stayed SO long that they could not get off
when they started, and the trains had
to be stopped for them. Before the rule was
adopted several serious accidents occurred
in this way, and it was intended to avoid
them. They explained further that the
railroads had no desire to make money out
Of people who were anxious to see friends
of and insisted on going out on the plat
forms. They preferred to have them out
side of the gates. and ladies in particular,
who become excited and are liable to get
under the trains. The feeling of local rail-
road men is against the Paris plan.
One official remarked that rate of a
penny would serve to keep away from the
platforms people who wouldn't pay it,
small as the amount is. One argument in
favor of the scheme is that it would put
everybody on the same basis, the man with
pull" and the fellow who couldn't get q
pass, much as he might like it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
A HORSE THIEF GETS AWAY.

He FIimmed Pitfsburgers Out Of Money
Given to Boot - Captured and Then
Escaped From Country Constable
Desectives' Fruitless Trip. M
A. slick horse thief appeared In this city
last week and traded two stolen horses for
other animals and got s45 to boot. He was
captured, but managed to get away from a
country constable.
Detectives Fitzgerald and Robinson went
to Limetown. on the Pittsburg and Western
Railroad, yesterday for the purpose Of
bringing back Alexander Nc Gown, the man
who stole a valuable team of horses from
DR.. Mankadick, of Willow Grove, last
Wednesday, and who traded them to Pitts
burg parties. Inspector McAleese had re-
ceiyed o telegram from the Marshal of
Limetown that MsCown was under arrest
there, but when the detectives arrived they
found that McCown had been taken away
from Limetown by Constable Baird. Of
North Sewickley. They started after Baird
then, but were told by him that McCown
had jumped from the buggy on the way
from Limetown and had escaped. There
was uOtuluB IOr tue uebccLlVeS 10 10 Lnen
but to secure the horses that McCown had
left behind. The horses were found and
turned over to Mr.. McGahan, of this city,
to whom one Of them belonged.
McCown's arrest at Limetown was the re-
suit Of his attack upon Mr.. Kline there
from whom he stole watch. Kline after
ward managed to get McCown into room
and locked him up, after which he notified
the fnwu m rahh1 Tho ,riuounr uoe kopt
there until taken away by Constable Baird.
A reward will probably be offered for
McCown's arrest. When he stole the horses
from DIR. Msnkadick be brought them here
and traded one to Mr.. Sooney, the Oakland
dairyman, for another horse and $40 boot.
The other he traded to John McGahan, of
Soho, for horse and S25 boot. Mankadick
claimed and recovered the horses in posses
sion of Cooney and McGahan, and they
then turned in to hunt up McCown for
their horses. The animals have now been
secured, but McCown is badly wanted. He
is also accused of being counterfeiter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
BY A HORSES PLUNGE.
An East End Mans Neck Broken While
Riding in n BuRgy--Tbe Animal Took
Fright and the Accidept Was Caused bv

hld1ng In buggy-Fhe amman TOOK
Fright and the Accidept Was Caused bv
the Jolt.
A peculiar accident occurred in the Eas;
End last night. A young man driving in a
buggy had his neck broken by sudden jolt
of the vehicle.
William Heck, a resident of ST Clair
street, near Highland avenue, and his wife
had been out driving in a buggy and about
7:15 o'clock were Returning. just opposite
the Citizens Traction power house on
Frankstown avenue, the horse attachedto the
buggy became frightened and gave a sudden
plunge forward. As it did SO Mr.. Heck
fell forward over the dashboard. Mrs.
Heck grasped her husband and jerked him
quickly back into the seat The animal
gave another plunge and was in the act of
dashing up the street, when he was caught
by some pedestrians.
One Of the men went back to the buggy to
see if the occupants were all right, when it
was found that Mr.. Heck was dead DR..
Mitchell was hastily summoned. He found
that the mans neck had been broken, prob
ably by the sudden jerk. When Mrs. Heck
learned that her husband was dead she
dropped over in faint, and it was some time
before she could be brought to conscious
ness. The body of Mr.. Heck was removed
to the family home, on st. Clair street,
where Deputy Coroner Berry and DR.. P. D.
Parchment examined him. DR.. Parchment
stated that the mans neck was broken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
CATHOLIC CONGRESS PARADE.

Over 1000 From the southside TO Particl,
pnte In It-Heuses and Public Buildings
to be Decorated-Chinese Lanterns and
Red Fire In Plenty.
The German Catholics of the Southside
are making extensive preparations for a big
showing in the parade. Monday, September
% of the fourth German Catholic Congress,
to be held in this city. Last evening a
large mass meeting was held in the
hall of the school connected with St.
Michael's Church. Rev. Father Bernard
presided. He requested all German Catho-
lies to decorate their houses with the United
States, German and Papal flags, and leave
them decorated during the four days the
congress is in session. Committees were ap-
pointed to decorate the church, parish
house, school houses and orphan asylums.
1t is expected that st. Michaels Church
will have nearly 1000 persons in line,
though the number has been put at 800 as a
conservative estimate. Chinese and JAP
anese lanterns will be carried in the parade.
Some will carry axes and have pretty uni
forms; others will see to it that the South
side division Ia illumined with plenty of red
fire.
The church at CHARTERS will turn out $50
persons at the least. st. Martins Church,
West End, will be represented by from 300
to 400 persons. St. Joseph's Church, Mt.
Oliver, will furnish 200 persons. st.
Peters Church, Twenty fourth ward, will
turn out at least 400, and the Allentown
congregation will be represented by fully
200. A good delegation will also represent
the Mt Washington Church.
After the meeting in the school hall, a
meeting of the members of the choirs of
Martins and st. Joseph's Churches were
held The choirs are holding meetings
regularly, and promise to furnish some ex-
cellent music. st. Michael's choir has
large wagon fitted up, and will appear in
style.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel. Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.

Otuerb WuO
George Edgar and the members of ''The
Banker" Company arrived from New York last
night and will appear at the Grand Opera
House tonight Manager Luke r. Ford re.
portsth business of 1.-The Banker as having
been exceptionally good thus far this season,
and thinks the prospects for brilliant year are
excellent.
w. NJ. Kaufman and wife, of Reading,
are registered at the Anderson. Mr.. Kaufman
is an ex-member of the Legislature. and one of
the few Republicans ever elected from old
Berks He is taking little trip for rest.
Hugo Ziemann and wife, of Chicago, a
brother-in-law of John B. Schiosser. are at
the Schlosser. Mr.. Ziemann was formerly
President Harrison's steward at the White
House He is now with the Richelieu.
Theodore Cappell. the very obliging
clerk at Rankin's pharmacy. and Charles
Steinmyer, of Oakland, left Yesterday after
noon on trip up the Hudson liver to Canada
and the New England States.
John G. Acheson, the weIl-known coke
operator, returned yesterday from his trip to
the seashore. He had been gone five weeks,
and was seriously ill, but has fully recovered
Major Samuel Hazlitt, OF Washington,
arrived in the city yesterday as brown as
berry from 10 days fishing trip in the east
Il. T. Humphrey, Boston wool buyer,
and E. w. Bushnell and c. r. Turrill, of Bur-
II. s. Cummings, clerk in one Of the
departments at Washington. was in the city
yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
HOW HE WON THE CUP.

Story Of Old Days in Library Hall-The
Boy Whose Dancing Won the People
and Thrashing = Changes Made by
Years.
Not man walks the streets who has not
connected with his own life some pretty
little story which would be interesting to
anybody. This was nicely illustrated last
night by q man In Allegheny, who un-
thinkingly told a story in which he played
the leading part.
1t was about 1s years ago III old Library
Hall. The scene was placed. The house
was full to the ceiling. One number on the
programme was dancing contest for silver
cup, but the stage manager had to declare
it off because there was only one contestant
entered. Away up in the top gallery was q
little chap, very small for his age, but
bright as footligbt. As dancer, he was
the envy of his playmates, and, when the
announcement was made, the other young
sters all commenced: "You can 60 agin'
that fellow. Harry" They kept it up and
finally the boy consented to try it.
Then mounting the top Of the railing the
boy shouted: "Say, mister, I'll dance"
At once every eye was turned on him, and
the picture of the diminutive chap waving
his cap in the air made all first laugh then
applaud. Bravely the little fellow
crammed. his cap into his trousers
pocket and started for the stage. The
other contestant was . full-grown boy, but
when Harry's turn came he walked out on
the stage with the patches on his knees,
showing plainly where he had knelt down
to shoot marbles. He commenced dancing,
and soon forgot the people were all staring
at him. 2 A.7
Whether 1t was merit or admiration for
his pluck is not known, but Harry got the
cup and an ovation from the audi
ence. Slipping out as quickly as he
could, he started for home, carrying the
cup at arms length in front of him. Un-
fortunately the news that her boy had
danced on stage reached the ears OF Har-
ry's mother before he could get home. She
was shocked, and Harry was panied after
the first interview was had, and then the az
fair was forgotten.
Now the boy is one of the best known
newspaper men in Pittsburg. but he has
never found anyone he could love 30 well as
his mother, and he is still under her roof.
A few days ago, while rummaging in an
old closet, he found the cup, but it
was tsrnlshed and covered with dust.
Remembering that his mother had
said she needed q new spoonholder, he
laughingly said, "Mother, here's your
new spoonholder," and at the same time he
showed the cup. She recognized it at once,
and burst out laughing.
II thought no more of it." said the man
yesterday, "but to-day I saw the old cup was
doing service at nursing spoons."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
SENT him TO HADEs.
James Gordon Bennett's Peculiar Method Of
Disposing of His Men.

James Gordon Bennett's Peculiar Method of
Disposing of His Men.
"James Gordon Benefits methods are
peculiar" said an old newspaper man, last
night "He one time brought up a man
from an outside town to work the police
courts. Alter day or two be just as quick-
ly sent him back again, to work there on space
rates. The boy got rather ratified, and de-
clared he would get even with Bennett. He
did. There was bad smash-up on the
road, and he sent an exclusive account TO
the Sun. Bennett, of course, wanted to
know why the Herald was beat, and when
he learned that il was his whilom police man
had seooped him he sent for him again, and
made him assistant dramatic editor. He
said he shouldn't beat him again.
'Shortly afterward, when In Paris, Ben
nett cabled to this man to come there and
act as city editor of the Paris edition, He
went, and remained for two weeks, when
Bennett, who had gone elsewhere, tele-
graphed him to go to London and report to
Oakley Hall, who then had charge of the
London edition. Hall told him he had no
work for him, and sent message to Bennett
to that effect. Bennett at once replied:
Then tell him to 90 to Hades.' Probably
he did-for he remained in London"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
ONLY A FEW OF THEM.
Yesterday's Light Record of Mishnps in
the County of Allegheny.

Yesterday's Light Record of Mishnps in
the County of Allegheny.
A Pennsylvania Railroad train struck and
killed a man at Wilmerding station at
o'clock yesterday morning. He was brought
to the morgue and during the day was
identified as George Miller, laborer at the
Westinghouse works at Wilmerding. He
was a very large man, about As years of age
and but little is known about him. The
Coroner will investigate the case to-day.
Victor Chesney, an employe at Shoen-
berger's mill, Sixteenth street, fell upon an
iron tool handle at an early hour yesterday
morning, The handle pierced his right hip
about four inches inficting severe wound.
He was removed to his home, on Penn ave-
nue.. near Sixteenth street.
William Mccarthy, an employe at the
Bessemer department of Howe, Brown &
Co. IS mill, Seventeenth street, had his right
arm very severely lacerated yesterday morn
ing by an ingot falling on it. DR.. Heiber
attended Mccarthy at the lstter's home, on
Washington street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
TO BE A MODEL AFFAIR.

Everything In Good Shape for an Auspicious
Opening OF the Exposition = Manager
Johnston Hopes the Electricians VIII
Aid In the Eudeavor.
General Manager j. Il. Johnston is con.
fident that Pittsburg will have an Exposi
tion this year which will be in every way
worthy of its projectors, the exhibitors. and
of the city, as the chief industrial center ol
the country. Asked last night as to the
prospects. he said.
"The Exposition will be in every way q
success. The exhibits will be more costly,
more numerous and arranged in better taste
than last year; there has been lavish ex-
penditure of money, so that nothing that
could possibly add to the attractiveness Of
the exhibition should be forgotten; every
detail has been carefully considered and
marked out, and in short, there is nothing
wanting to give our visitors perfect treat
in the way of an industrial display, coupled
with instructive as we'll as entertaining and
amusing features. a well-appointed steamer
will make periodical trips of an hours dura-
tion up the river from the Exposition wharf,
SO that should our visitors find the glass
making exhibit TOO warm, they can take a
pleasant trip on the river. The glass fur
naces are now in blast, and everything will
be ready for grand opening on the Sd of
September.
"There is only thing" continued Mr..
Johnston, after moments reflection,
"about which am anyway uneasy, and
that is our electric lighting display. 1
would wish that the work was being pushed
on little more rapidly. understand that
one of the companies providing the lighting
had little difficulty with its men, and that
the work is, for this reason, a little retarded.
/ am sure that the electricians who were at
work for the company, and who are very
intelligent body of men, would not allow
any private difficulties which might exist
between them and the company to leopard
ize the successful opening of tfie EXPOSE
tion. I am sure they will be anxious that
no hitch should arise which would imperil
an suspicious start, and 1 am in hopes they
will aid, by every means in their power. to
enable us to open the Exposition with every
thing in order"
Mr.. Johnston says that he has @ surprise
among surprises in store for curious pub
lie. He would not give anything as to its
nature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25

America. The insignia Of the order is q
heart surmounted BY cross, and the prime
object, as indicated by the name. Pas
sionists, Is to teach the sufsrings of the
Savior.
The priests of the congregation wear
sandals at all times. They are required to
20 through very thorough course Of prepa-
ration before being admitted to all the
secrets and privileges of the order, and are
then prepared to go out into the world
wherever sent, to conduct missions or estab-
hsh new churches and spread the religion.
As will be seen by the list of cities in
which monasteries are situated, the congre-
CATION has grown wonderfully since its in
PRODUCTION into America in 1852. In addi-
tion to the monasteries named, priests from
the mother house in Pittsburg have estab-
tablished others in Buenos Ayres, Chill and
other points in South American countries.
The delegates from the far Southern coun-
tries canDot join the chapter now in conyen-
ton, as II is very difficult for them to reach
Pittsburg. They accordingly report at
Rome, and belong to another chapter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
BROUGHT OUT THOUSANDS,
The Victoria Regia Visited by Threngs of
Lovers of the Beautiful.


The publication in The DISPATCH, of
the beauties of the great Victoria Regia,
which was expected to bloom yesterday at
the.consersatory in Allegheny Park, drew
out thousands of people TO see the
great Brazilian water lily. Superintendent
Hamilton's pride in the magnificent
plant was fully satisfied when he saw the
crowds it drew. The massive plant is in
great tank at the southern end of the
aquarium. There are only nine leaves and
one that is just opening. but they cover a
space 4S feet long by 2S feet wide. Each
leaf is massive affair. They are
circular in form and six feet in
diameter. Their immense weight would
sink them, but nature has constructed them
with sides like the walls of q boat.
The flower itself was not fully out, but
there was one great bud about four inches
in diameter. The top had just burst, and q
mass of pure white petals, together with
others, marked with delicate shading of
pink, were peeping out, as a promise of the
greater glories that will be displayed when
the flower is in full bloom.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
CAUGHT BEATING HIS WIFE.

Twelfth Warder Who Found Novel
Sunday Amusement.
Samuel Mason was arrested at his home
yesterday afternoon and sent to the Twelfth
ward police station charged with disorderly
conduct The circumstances which occa-
stoned his arrest created considerable excite
ment in the vicinity.
About o'clock screams for help attracted
a large crowd to Mason's house. None
dared to enter, however, but the people sent
for Officer Singer. When the officer ar
rived tine screams had not ceased, and he
deemed it necessary to enter the house. He
found Mason beating bis wife. The officer
placed, Mason under arrest and sent him to
the police station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
RA1DED. AND RUN IN.

A Mulberry Alley Establishment Visited by
Squad of Police.
Lieutenant Davy Lewis and squad Of
officers yesterday made raid on the house
Of John O'Brien, on Mulberry alley. be-
tween Twenty-fourtb and Twenty-ffth
streets. which, they claimed, was a disor-
derly one. Mr.. O'Brlen was arrested as the
proprietor and T. Reese, Russell Nunghus,
John Sweeney, and @. E. Reese were ar
rested as visitors.
They were sent to the Twelfth ward DO
lice station to await hearing this morn
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
sCHENLEY PARK CROWDED.
Visitors Amazed at the Progress Made by
Superintendent McKnigbt.

VisitOr8 Amazed AZ the Progress made by
Superintendent McKnigbt.
Yesterday was driving day in SchenIey
Park. Nearly everybody driving out the
East End during the afternoon or early twi-
light took a spin along the newly-made
roads of the Park and admired the beauties
of the scenery. Superintendent Mcknight
has made wonderful improvements on the
grounds within the past two weeks. and was
highly complimsnted yesterday BY people
who have been watching the progress of the
work.
Swings have been erected at different
points for the accommodation of children,
and the latter availed themselves ofthe priv
ileges they got TO the fullest extent The
zoo" also attracted considerable attention,
and the inhabitants are growing each day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
STOLE A LOT OF TOOLS.

Soho Man Who Evidentiy Wanted I'm
plements to Work With.
James Hagerty, resident of Tustin
street, was arrested by Officer Eagan last
night and locked up in the Fourth ward
station on charge of attempted larceny.
Eagan alleged that Hagerty was in the
act of walking off with an armload of tools
on Forbes street, near Craft avenue, which
belonged to Booth & Finn. He will be
given hearing this morning.