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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
A PASTOR INsULTED.
Rev. Mr. Corf Barred From Preaching In
Chambersburg Church.

CHAMBERsBURG, May 4-The MERGERS
burg classis of the German Reformed Church
have been in session here since Thursday,
holding the annual meeting in st. Johns
Reformed Church. It is the custom when
any church body meets here 10 assign the
visiting ministers to occupy the pulpits of
the various churches in town on Sunday.
When the announcements for to-day were
made last evening it was found that Rev.
Cyrus Cort, of Green Castle, had been as
signed to preach this morning in the First
Lutheran Church, which has the largest con-
gregation in town.
Rev. Mr.. Cort is the preacher who took
such decided stand against the prohibition
amendment in June last and wrote and pub
llshed so many articles against it. His
course then brought down upon him the
condemnation of many ministers and the
newspaper controversies were very bitter.
As soon as it was known last evening that
he was going to preach in the First Luther
an Church the members of the church be-
gan sending to the official board protests
against allowing Mr.. Cort to preach and
the objections became so numerous that late
last night the church authorities sent re-
quest to the classis that they assign some
other minister to their church.
This morning only about half an audi
ence was present at the services in the Lu-
theran Church. Mr.. Cort did not appear,
nor was anyone sent in his stead. The ser
mon was preached by the pastor, Rev. E.
II. Leisenring. The pulpit was to have been
filled this evening by Rev. J. Hassler, of
Fort London, who is also member of the
Reformed Classics, but this afternoon Rev.
Hassler sent to the Lutheran pastor a note
declining to preach this evening. The affair
has caused much discussion in church cir
cIes, and it is likely to give rise to long
controversy. The classis will take: some
action on the matter at its session tomorrow,
and it is said the body regards the refusal OF
the Lutheran congregation to receive Rev.
Mr.. Cort as an insult to the Reformed
Church. Mr., Cort is very erratic and pc
culiar, but is very able preacher.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
THE MINING SITUATION.
The Feeling Mt Brockwayville One of q
certninty-DeIay Demanded.

The Feeling ut Brockwayville One of Un.
certainty-DeIay Demanded.
BRocKwAYvILLE, May 4-The situation
in mining circles in this district in relation
to the advance asked for on May 1, has
reached the point where both sides are besi-
tating before deciding definitely what
course to pursue, and just what the outcome
will be is hard to predict. The demands are
in the hands of the operators and their
action will decide future events.
The Clarion miners, who are the best Or
ganized in the district, and who are looked
upon to take the initiative, sent a committee
to Dagus' mines to wait upon Superintend-
ent Robertson, of the Northwest Company,
made public. Reports are in circulation,
however, to the effect that the company
asked for two weeks time to consider the
proposition, while the committee were of
the opinion that eight or ten days ought to
answer. Consequently no definite action is
looked for before the latter part OF this or
the first Of next week, unless the mipers in
other sections should make start sooner.
A very uncertain feeling prevails among
the miners. The price of dead work is the
sticker, and but for that the general opinion
is that the tonnage advance would be
granted with little hesitation. The cooler
heads favor a compromise, gaining what
they can, while some of the rasher ones urge
standing out for the whole demand. As yet
the situation has not assumed an aggressive
aspect, and unless disturbing elements arise
the prospects point to an amicable adjust
ment of the question. A strike would affect
several thousand miners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
A WARNING TO IMM IGRANTs.
Boston Carpenters Say the Labor Market
Refuu 0versfocked.

Boston Carpenters Say the Labor Market In
Being Oversfocked.
BOSTON, May AT the meeting of the
Carpenters Council tonight, the President
reported that fully 80 per cent of the strikes
had proved successful. The Chairman of
the Executive Committee stated that the
men were confident and firm. The council
will send letter to every labor organiza-
ton in Europe and the provinces. The let
ter says:
Parties who do not wish to concede reason
able hours of labor and pay fair wages are ad-
vertising for mechanics to come to the United
States. They offer you high wages, steady
work, cheap living and low rents. We hereby
warn the carpenters of all countries not to be
caught by these deceitful promises. The OBJ
ject of these Inscriptions advertisers is to
overstock the labor market, and thereby reduce
wages and place the working people in
position of adject dependence on their
favor. Work here is always unsteady;
at best, it will average but eight
or nine months per year. Competition is keen
and intense, and a big days work is expected
from each man. Machinery and new inven-
tions constantly reduce the demand for labor,
and, with the incoming now OF immigration,
only add to the large glut OF idle men in this
country. This has tended to reduce wages so
that now in numerous cases workmen here are
not any better paid than in England, while the
cost of living in America is very high on &C
count of the trusts and monopolies which con-
troll the price of food, ETC., and nix it at an ex-
orbitant figure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
Johnstown's Presbyterian Anniversary.

= Not included in totals; no Clearing house at
this time last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
o3-l0l-Mws
ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE DISPATCH will soon begin the publica-
tion of a Department of Original Fun, to be
written by about score of the Leading Hu-
morists of the country.
1t will not be the monotonous work of one
pen, but will represent the best efforts of the
most successful funny men" of the American
press. and in Variety, Freshness and Quality
will be the most unique and interesting comic
column published by any newspaper.
Among those secured as contributors are:
ALEX. E. SWEET, of TEXAS SIFTINGs, whose
reputation. both in this country and in
Europe. has brought him a fortune.
SAM. T. CLOVER, who made the DAKOTA
BELL known to fame, and whose brilliant
tusillade of verse now appearing on the
editorial page of the Chicago HERALD is
not excelled by any similar work.
s. W. FOSS, the genius OF the YANKEE
BLADE, whose delightful dialect poems are
the best of their kind and are copied and
recopied into every paper in the country.
POLK SWAPS, "whose versatility and origi-
nality have made half a dozen reputa-
tions"
SAMUEL MINTURN PECK, the author of
Gap and Bells" whose comic muse is aptly
described as delicate Ariel-a tricksy
Puck, that strikes one across the eyes with
q branch of dew-wet blossoms. and laughs
from under clustering curls at the little
start one gives in recognition of its surprise
and sweetness"
J. a. MACON, of PUCK, who made an enviable
name as contributor to the CENTURY's
"Bric-a-Brac," and who is one of the few
writers who understand and can interpret
the humor of the Southern negro.
MADELINES BRIDGES, who enjoys the rep
utation Of being the leading comic verse
writer of her sex in this country.
BESSIE CHANDLER, whose charming vers de
societe in the CENTURY, LIFE and other
publications has created wide demand for
her work.
EVA WILDER McGLAssON, who is rapidly
coming to the front as one of the few
women who can write good humor.
w. ]. HAMPTON, Judge Waxem," who made
the Washington CRITIC quotable, and who
is now doing the same thing for the Wash
ington STAR.
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS, who supplies the
fun for HARPER's BAzAR. the EPOCH, etc.
PAUL PAsTN0R, the well-known comedian of
the Burlington FREE PRESS.
HENRY CLAY LUKENs, who years ago made
the New York NEWS most welcome "ex-
change"
THE MUCH-QUo9ED "FUNNY MEN, of
the Somervilfe JOURNAL and the Rome
sENTINELi 2. 9. Hopkins, Of JUDGE and
others
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
WANT A SHORTER DAY.
Tube Works Employees Ask for Reduce
tion in Hours or an Advance of Wages.

Tube Works Employees Ask for Reduc.
tion In Hours or an Advance of Wages.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
MCKEEsPoRT, May 4.-The desire for
shorter hours has manifested itself at Nc
Keesport, and resulted in the employees of
the National Tube Works Company decid-
ing to-day to ask the company to give them
shorter hours or a 10 per cent advance in
wages. The matter was discussed by the
employees on several occasions prior to
Saturday evening, week since, when
meeting was called for to-day at the Palace
Rink to discuss the matter and formulate
the request, and was attended by over 1000
men. Some were desirous of asking for
eight hours, but the majority favored nine
hours, and after long discussion it was de-
cided to ask for nine hours as days work,
or 10 per cent. advance.
A committee consisting of Is men, repre-
senting the different departments, was ap-
pointed and instructed to call upon General
Superintendent Patterson tomorrow and
present the request Of the men. The COM
mittee was given power to act, and will re-
port to the men at meeting to be held Mon
day evening at the rink.
Ten hours is days work at the plant at
present. The men also decided to form
branches of the Federation of Labor among
the employees of the tube works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
DOWN TO A SYSTEM.

Allegheny Police Closing Up the Speak,
Easies systematically.
The Allegheny police officials are getting
after Northside speak-easies in a systematic
fashion. Mrs. Bittner, of Liberty street,
was visited at about 4 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon by Detectives Steele and johnson,
and the proprietress and nine men arrested
and taken to the lookup. Mrs. Bittner is
quite wealthy, and put up 500 for her
future appearance without demurring per-
ceptibly. The prisoners registered as fol-
lows: James Watson, John Knott, Frank
Williams, M. j. Bowers, John Smith, Clar.
enee Maxwell. John Thompson and Ed
Dunning. Each left $40 for his appearance
at hearing to-day.
The house was fitted up with q miniature
bar in the corner of the drinking-room, and
everything was complete SO far as equip
ment went.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
STILL AFTER THE sPEAK-EAsIEs.

Captain Brophy Again Spreads Terror
Among the Drinkers of Lawrenceville.
At 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon Captain
Brophy and Lieutenant Orth, of the
Lawrenceville police district, made raid
on the house Of Mrs. Beck, at No. 3543
Butler street. which. it is said, was being
run and doing thriving business as a
speak-easy. The proprietress and five in
mates were arrested and locked up in the
Seventeenth ward station. Mrs. Beck is
under $1,000 bonds to answer at court for
selling liquor without license and selling
on Sunday. Her husband is also at present
serving a five months sentence In Jail for
the same offense. Their house was found to
bs fitted up with bar and good stock Of
liquors.
At o'clock last night the same officers
raided the alleged speak-easy of William
Sweeney. on Ella street, Bloomfield. The
proprietor and five others were arrested and
placed in the Seventeenth ward station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
BORING FOR OIL.
The Mahoning Valley Hitherto Not Tapped
to a Sufficient Depth.

The MahoninR Valley Hitherto Not Tapped
TO a Sufficient Depth.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrArcHi
EDENBURG, May 4.-Mr. Green, of
Pittsburg, representing the Hope Oil and
Gas Company, was in Edenburg yesterday,
accompanied by Mr.. Hinger, a contractor
from the Butler oil fields. The object of his
visit was to examine the Mahoning Valley
in the vicinity of Edenburg for evidence of
oil or gas, and it is very evident that they
found abundance of proof that the territory
is we'll worth a test, and the information
comes from a reliable source that they OBJ
tained leases OF four farms before leaving
the village.
According to the statements made by these
men the drill is to be started in about 80
days, and test wells will be put down 200 to
300 feet deeper than any we'll heretofore put
down in the Mahoning Valley. 1t is a well
known fact that there are two or three old
abandoned wells between Mahoning and
Edenburg, and that they have been showing
signs of oil and gas for years. These wells
were not drilled deep enough to touch the
third sand, which is known to extend over
Western Pennsylvania, and it Is in the third
or fourth sand that the Pittsburg capitalists
expect to find oil or gas. Edenburg people
will await the coming test with much
anxiety. If gas or oil is found in sufficient
quantities, there will be big boom in the
sale and leasing of land all through the Ma
honing and Shenango valleys.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05

MoRGANTOwN-River feet inches and sta
tionary. Weather rainy. Thermometer $40 at
p. M.
WARREN River clio feet and rising.
Weather warm and heavy rains.
BRowNsvILLE-Riyer feet inches and sta
tionary. Weather rainy. Thermometer go at
P. NJ.
NEW ORLEANs-Partly cloudy, showery. Ar
rived-Smoky City and tow. Pittsburg. The John
Gilmore and barges due here tonight.
MEMPHIs-River rising. Weather clear and
pleasant.
Weather fair and pleasant. Departed-C. n.
Bachelor, for Pittsburg.
Weather showery.
LoUIsvILLE-River rising slowly; 1O.11 in canal;
81 falls; IA at foot of locks. Business dull
Weather partly clear and cloudy, sultry and
showers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
KEPT IT TO THEMSELVES.
Quiet Little Meeting That Was Held In
the East End.

Quiet Little Meeting That Was Held In
the East End.
During part of the past week the mem.
bers of the American Protestant Association
had pleasant little time all to themselves
in the East End. They had music, feasting
and oratory, and the President of the A. P.
A., Thomas A. Seele, of Philadelphia,
was on hand. The object of the gathering
was to stimulate desire among young men
to join the order. The aim of the order is
the unifcation of Professionalism, but though
sectarian, it labors to get proselytes from
all nationalities, not requiring, as does the
Jr. o. q. A. NJ, that they be native born as
a condition for membership. In other re-
spects the objects of the two organizations
are similar.
The A. P. A. is sectarian so far as opposi-
ton to Roman Catholicism is concerned, but
non-sectarian as to the differing forms oi
Professionalism. It also claims to aim to
propagate distinctive love for and loyalty
to the United States Government, and a
member states that for their services in Mis-
souri, in defense of the Union during the
Civil War, the lodges in that State are
exempt from taxation on lodge property.
The membership in this city is about 5000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
STARTED FOR TERRE HAuTE.
Senator stanford's String of Trotters Coming
This Way.

Senator stanford's String of Trotters Coming
This Way.
ESPECIAL TELEoRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4-The great Stan
ford string Of trotters left here for Terre
Haute, Ind, tonight to take part in the grand
circuit races under Charles Marvin's direction.
The stable consists of Sunol, years, 2l0lS;
Palo Alto, 8. 2:121z: Gertrude Russel, Z. 2:261x;
Aral, 10. 2:241z: Colma, 4, no record; Amigo, S;
Wildmont 8: Electric Bell, 2 full brother to
Bellboy. no official records
The Uundine stable of runners follow the
Stanford stable tomorrow and 20 direct to
Brooklyn. While few in number they are
select: Racine 8 winner of IL out of Is races
last summer; Homer, one of the best
youngsters, is out here; Glenlivet, a promising
2year-old, and Retta B, a fair 3-year-old.
Racine unfortunately is not engaged in any
of the eastern stake events, but is expected to
carry off many an overnight handicap. Rico
who is heavily backed for the suburban, is not
in good form. The crack 3-year-old Flambeau
will not be Seen in Senator Hearsts colors on
the eastern tracks. Gorgo Is supposed to be
first class and Senator Stanford did not like
to risk such a valuable piece of flesh as Flam-
beau on such long journey and the deal with
Hearst is off,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
TO SEND FOR BURNS.
The Chicago Coopers Have Asked the
London Dock Labor Leader
TO HELP THEM In THEIR STRIKE.
Government Contractors Called Down for
Working Men Ten Hours.
THE ST. LOUIS CARPENTERS STRIKE

CHICAGO, May 4.-If something anex.
cooper employed about the paeking-houses
at the stock yards will 60 out on strike.
Their request, which, they say, is not un-
reasonable. was ignored, and the result is
the determination to quit work. Some
time ago the coopers submitted their re-
quest to the heads of the different packing
companies. They wanted an eight-hour
day and for it would stand decrease in
wages of 10 per cent, bringing the s. day
men to 81 20.
The committee appointed by the coopers
failed to meet with anything like success
and to-day a mass meeting was, held at
which 200 persons were present. Several
vigorous speeches in favor Of going out and
staying out until their request was complied
with were made and enthusiastically ap-
plauded.
BURNS AID WANTED.
A motion to indorse the action of Coopers'
Branch % in going out was put and carried.
A committee of three was appointed to
correspond with John Burns, who recently
won the big dock laborers' strike in London,
England, the object being to enlist him in
the cause with the packers, Mr.. Burns hav-
ing some time ago offered his services. 1t
is the intention to bring the famous leader
to Chicago. the coopers guaranteeing to pay
his expenses.
At the meeting Of the Trade and Labor
Assembly to-day report was read stating
that mason work being done for the Govern
ment at Fort Sheridan is being carried on
nndar he for rr11o in
of the eighthour law. The report was made
by delegates from the Bricklayers' Union
and the carpenters organization. They
asked the assembly to take some action on
the matter. The Secretary was instructed
to notify the delegation in Congress and the
Secretary of War of the infringement and
request that measures be taken to discon-
tinue the violation.
AFTER UNCLE SAM.
The Arbitrament Committee of the Trade
and Labor Assembly to-day presented res
olutlon asking that, in the event of any dis
pute arising between contractors and work.
ingmen on the Worlds Fair building, the
Board of Directors of the Exposition be re-
quested to have such disputes settled BY ar
bitration and that the board also be asked to
insert in their contracts a clause providing
that all disputes be arbitrated by a disinter-
ested committee. The resolutions were
adopted by the assembly. A copy of them
will be sent to the Worlds Fair directors.
AT the Chicago District Convention of
the Turner'S the sum of 500 was voted for
the Federation of Labor to assist the eight
hour movement. Resolutions were adopted
requesting the National Convention, which
meets at New York, June %, to request the
Worlds Fair management to keep the fair
open on Sundays. The National Conven-
tion will also be asked to favor the Aus
tralian system of voting and secure the CO.
operation of the members of all the Turner
societies in the country to bring the move
ment about.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
VERY FEW CARPENTERS
Go On Strike To-day in New York ms the
Bosses Gave In.

Go On Strike To-day in New York ms the
Bosses Gave In.
NEW YORK, May 4.-The threatened
strike of carpenters Tomorrow will not be as
extensive as was expected, as most of the
bosses have given in. 1t is said to-day that
not more than 200 or 300 carpenters will be
out OF work. The housesmiths have won
victory, and at meeting to-day of house
smiths from New York and Brooklyn
unions. the scale accepted by the bosses was
ratified.
7. V. Powderly was present at the meet
ing and he encouraged the men to stand BY
their plans. They will have So 80 day for
finishers OF class 1, So for fnishers Of class
A, 50 70 for derrickmen and So % for der
rickmen's helpers. No fight was made BY
the housesmiths on the eight hour question.
The 1000 men in the Housesmith's Union
are In the employ of % bosses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
LITTLE BOYS HELPLEssLY DRUNK.
They Manage TO Secure a Keg of Beer and
Lodging In the Station House,

One of the cases that is not often encoun.
tered even in big city was seen yesterday
morning at the Twenty-eighth ward station.
John Mascue, aged 13 years, and Patrick
Fee, aged 10, were arrested late on Satur-
day night by Officer Charming, both in an
intoxicated condition, and with Beg of
beer in their possession. As thefts of that
kind have been rather frequent recently in
the upper part Of the Southside, they were
held on a charge of larceny.
There were just two prisoners in the
Twelfth ward station yesterday and thev
were two boys, james Kennedy, IL years
old. and James jackson, IL years old. The
first named was found in q board yard near
Thirty-third street, and the other on Jones
avenue. Both boys were helplessly drunk
and when they had sufficiently recovered
stated that the liquor they drank was fur
nished to them by their fathers. Kennedy
was very sick and needed the attention Of
DR.. Meyer. Jackson's face was badly
swollen, he having been struck by some
body.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
LAST NIGHTS TEMPERANCE MEETING.

Number of New sisners to the Pledge Sc
cured ar Two Gatherings.
Mrs. Getty presided at the temperance
meeting of the Moorhead w. G. I. u, in
Moorhead Hall, last night. Addresses
were made by Mrs. A. H. Jones and Mr..
Powell, and a number of men signed the
pledge.
The Sons of Temperance held their usual
meeting at No. 6S Ohio street, Allegheny,
last night. L. Mooney presided, and ad-
dresses were made by E. S. Johnston, W. T.
Moreland and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
To-Day's Ball Games.

NATIONAL LLEAGUE-Pittsburg at Cleveland;
Cincinnati at Chicago; New York at Brook
lyn; Boston at Philadelphia.
PLAYERS DEAGUE-Pittsburg at Chicago;
Buffalo at Cleveland; Boston at Brooklyn; New
York at Philadelphia.
Observation-Disclosures at Rochester; Brook
lyn at Syracuse.
TRI-STATE LEAGUE-Canton at McKeesport:
Dayton at Akron; Mansfield at Wheeling;
Springfield at Youngstown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
SCRAPS OF INTEREST,
Including Minor Matters Occurring In Three
Great States.

AT Coshocton, on Saturday. the Sheriff closed
Peter Eckert, the merchant tailor. A brother
holds two judgment notes. The liabilities are
s., ,OO0; assets, IS, 500.
THE West New Castle Auditing Committee
is having some trouble to adjust the financial
affairs of the borough, so as to satisfy the
claims of Adam Robinson, the ex-tax collector
and constable.
THE timber on the mountains near Shanghai,
W. Va, has been burning for more Than a
week. and the fire extends over distance of 20
miles. An immense amount of timber has been
destroyed and heavy loss inflicted.
THE Silver Smelling Company, at Newark,
w. Va, has set up their machinery. and find
the ore yielding s65 to the ton. Other COM
panies will be organized in the near future, as
the cost Of production leaves profit Of go
per ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-05
CARPENTERS ARE RECRUITING,

And the youngstown Contingent Look for
Success Within "a Hours.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
YOUNGSTOWN. May 4.-The carpenters
who have suspended work, waiting for the
action of the planning mill owners and con-
tractors to recognize their scale, received a
large accession to-day to their union, and
now number over 200 members.
The men are quiet, but firm, and expect
within % hours to have every carpenter in
this locality in their union. The contractors
have taken no further action, and every
thing is at standstilI.