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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
KNOCKED OUT.

WHEN the Rev. James Archer took charge
of the Lone Zion Church he found the
congregation thereof in q most demoralized
condition. His predecessor after making some
heroic attempts to head of the strayed sheep.
had thrown mp the sponge and retired In dis
gust.
Causes depart, but effects remain" muir
INJURED the reverend James as he surveyed the
ghastly array of empty benches, to which he
had preached his opening sermon. Unfortu-
nately it was the cause as well as the effect
that remained in Lone Zion, as was very soon
found. Said cause being o large, red-faced
saint named Bangs, who pursued the calling of
usu rer during the week, brazcnly demanding
8 per cent month on oil money advanced. But
when Sunday came-presto-what change;
donning his religion with his Sabbath clothes
he proceeded to occupy the front pew in
church, till carried away by excess of fervor,
he would advance to the chancel rail and fairly
bomDard heaven with prayers AS the Lord
was expected to do all the giving Brother
Bangs generously requested favors. not only
for the members of the congregation, but for
all pagans, infdels and the sinful world at
large. In q word, he prayed both for the
favorites and the field.
Such was the state of affairs when the Rev.
Mr. Archer devoted an entire week to par
ochial visiting and with tears in his eyes i'm
plored the recreant worshipers to return. ''No,
sir, no." was the invariable reply, ''as long as
you let that fellow Bangs sit up there in the
front pew and run the praying we amt going
to come back. The idea" continued the scott
ers Indignantly, ''the cheek to lead in prayer
and ask favors for honest folks. Go and hush
Bangs up, and then we'll see about coming
back"
Bangs, however, refused to be hushed up
despite the minister's entreaties and expostula-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
DOUBTFUL CAMPAIGN AMMUNITION.


The Republican organs are resorting to
the publication of that photograph of the
House, with all the seats vacant on the
Democratic side. The New York Herald
however, which is at present 8 Democratic
journal on all points except Pennsylvania
politics, adopts the Republican policy Of
forestalling disclosures, by publishing the
picture as Democratic campaign docu-
ment
Non-partisan minds will be likely to rec
ognize more force in the Herdld'S view than
in the opinion of the Republican politi-
clans. With this picture before them, the
voters of the country will be intelligent
enough to ask why the seats on the Demo-
cratic side were all vacant. The first reply
they get may be that the picture was taken
in the latter part of September when, if the
majority had been content TO attend to the
business of the nation instead OF wasting
time over measures for the benefit of party,
all the seats would have been vacant on both
sides because the members had gone home.
Pursuing the inquiry the impartial voter
is likely TO discover that at the time the
picture was taken, the Republicans were
occupying the time of the nation with un-
seating Democrat and seating Repub-
ican, when, as one of tine leading Repub-
licans declared on the floor OF the House, the
evidence conclusively showed the Democrat
10 have been fairly elected. While there
may be a doubt whether leaving their seats
was the best protest that the Democrats
could make, the voter who is affected by
campaign argument of this sort will proba-
bly, be able to learn that on a legitimate
party issue like the tariff bill the Democrats
remained In their seats and were contented
with voting in the negative.
The right of electing their representatives
In the House is one OF the rights of the peo-
Pile. 1t is not probable that the Republicans
can attract popular support by exhibiting
picture which calls attention to their act of
taking away the elective power from the
people and lodging it in the House Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
SocfnlChat er.

THE Handel Musical Association. of Allie
gheny City, will hold meeIing at their rooms.
Federal and South Diamond streets. Allegheny,
Thursday evening. The object OF the meeting
is to reorganize for the coming season.
AFAREwELL was given Rev. r. T. Miller,
D. D., last evening in the Bingham Street
M. E. Church, for which highly interesting
programme had been prepared.
THE Central Board rooms were unusually
popular yesterday. and the sum OF sSS. 5sl %
and Secretary Reisfar parted company. ltwas
the first pay day of the year.
AN elocntionary entertainment was given
last evening in the VI. E Church, Eighth ward,
by Prof. Byron W. King.
The wedding of Miss Sadie L. Smith and
Mr.. Harry F. McMinn takes place at Brushton
to-day.
MISS CUNNINGHAM. of Sewickley. gives
progressive euchre party this afternoon.
MRS. GEORGE W. SINGER, of Penn avenue.
receives to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
DIDN'T BoTHERtIM.

WHEN Sam Jones was preaching in West
ern town some time ago, he was annoyed
by young man who was whispering to his
girl. Finally the preacher could stand the in
terruption no longer, so he looked straight at
the young man, and said: Il will pause until
the young man in the back of the room gets
through talking"
The SILENCE was intense and every eye was on
the young man, who was still whispering to his
girl. He had been so busy that he had not
caught the preachers censure. MIR. Jones re-
peated his remark and this time the young man
heard him. Not an instant did he hesitate but
he Immediately tried to square himself. While
everyone was watching him, he looked square,
ly at the preacher and said: "Go right ahead,
Mr.. Jones, you are not bothering me-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
Theatrical Nafaa.

THE Japanese village and souvenir week"
are undoubtedly a strong magnet at Harry
Davis Fifth Avenue Museum. The business
opened up strong yesterday and indicated
repetition OF the crowded houses that were
evidenced in the week previous The gentle
men from Japan make all sorts of beautiful
work in the presence of the visitors, and in ad-
dition several other features have been added
TO the curio hall and theater.
THERE are great many new attractions at
the Worlds Museum in Allegheny, and their
drawing power was amply proven yesterday
Kii.Bo Cuffsi, the only Congo dancer on glass
in America, is real wonder. There is also
fine display Of hand embroidery, the great Du-
Wallis parlor magic and big show in the
theater,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
SOME NEW PLAYS.
Miss Efis EIlsler In The Govcruess-0liver
Byron In The Plunger-Fort Donelson Mt
Harris'-Parislnn Follies and the Mu.

Miss Ellie EIlsler In The Goveruess-0liver
Byron In The Plunger-Fort Donelson Mt
Harrfs'-Parisinu Follies and the Mu.
seums.
Miss Efie Ellsler and the veteran John
Ellsler were welcomed affectionately at the
Grand Opera House last night. The interest
of the occasion moreover was heightened by
the first production of a new play, 1.-THE Gov
erness," by Mr.. E. ]. Swartz The play is not
very new after ALL for the motive is an old arti-
fetal one. A girl of refinement and good birth
is taken captive by scamp, who is In fact pro-
fessional burglar. Very considerably the bur-
glar dies violent death on the scaffold before
the play begins. His wife, Zordh Warden.
however, is the principal figure in the play.
She obtains place by forged letters of recon-
mendation in respectable family-which
chances to be the home of the little daughter
she had been forced to abandon-and her de-
ceit being discovered partially she prepares to
leave the house when, by an accident a most
improbable villain discovers enough of her
secret to force her to compromise herself be-
fore respectfully dull lawyer who loves her.
Zordh promises to marry the villain. but after
two acts of very thin and unlikely intrigue
escapes from the bargain, reoovers her child
and her lover, and virtue triumphs over vice in
the most approved fashion.
Preposterous in mild way as the plot is, Mr..
Swartz has made q play that Is entertaining
most of the time and powerful in spots. II
less gifted actress than Miss Ellsler played the
abused Zorah the character would be far from
life-Iike. There is a delicious quality of woman
illness about Miss Ellsler which enables her to
make unnatural situations in which she ap-
pears seem natural So as ZOrdh Wdrden
Miss Ellslcr wins the sympathy of her audi
ence at once. We feel that Zorah is dread
fully in need of either a little common sense
or good advice, but we cannot help giving her
our hearts. She makes Zordh thoroughly
lovable woman and commands tears over and
over again. The tender appeal Of the episode
in which Zordh sings the baby girl to sleep is
the highest kind of art as the closest to nature.
Mr.. John Ellsler makes q good deal of a
rather irrelevant tramp and the Jarvfs Coulter
of Mr.. Frank Weston is a capital piece or hon.
est artistc:work. The conventional villain is
we'll played by Mr.. Lestina, and q dude by Mr..
John Holland and Mr.. Joseph Wheelock, Jr.'s
Jimmy Needles are clever bits of character for
Young actors. The infantile charm of Little
Rene captured every one; rare thing it is to
see perfectly natural child upon the stage.
The whole play, and especially Miss Elsler's
share In 1t, was well received.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

Oliver Byron and an overcrowded house go
together. The Bijou had the largest frst-night
audience of the season last night, when Mr..
and Mrs. Byron appeared IN their new play
"The PluDger." by D. K. Higgins. The play,
the company, the scenery and Oliver Byron and
Kate Byron are better than usual. The play is
a succession of stupendously impossible events.
from the tragic to the comic, covering con-
tinent almost and every type of humanity. To
tell the story Of the play would tax the author
himself, and it is enough to say that it is SEN
sational in the extreme, with Mr.. Byron
n the character of reckless follower OF for
tune with big heart. Mrs. Byron as Nora
Glover. the widow, was as good as ever, and the
supporting cast contains several actors of
ability There is lots of fun Of rough and
ready sort in the piece, too.
From scenic point Of view there is no de-
nying that "The Plunger' has setting of
great merit. The realism of the Park Place
Elevated Railroad station scene beats anything
of the sort we have seen for long time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
Buckeye Meth dists,

NEWARK, O.. September 29.-At the M. E.
Conference an address on church extension was
delivered last night by Dr.J. 8. Mcconnell, Of the
Philadelphia Conference. The afternoon was
consumed in q session of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society.
There are surface indications in regard to the
Conference that point to many changes. The
missionary meeting was presided over by Mrs,
Rev. DR.. Burns, OF the Cincinnal Dranch. The
having received sS,l6S % from different dis
tricts, while there were 130 auxl iaries of 1900
members, young ladies' societies, ohildren's
bands, 40 life members. Bishop Mallalieu then
preached powerful and touching sermon that
moved the audience to tears.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

The platform adopted by tie South Da-
kota Farmers Alliance is attacked at length
by the 81. Paul Pioneer Press as an Indication
that this agricultural association does not
know what it wants, and therefore puts forth
"a collection of economic heresies which If put
into practice would help the farmersabout as
much as they would help the inhabitants of the
planet Mars" The Pioneer Press seems to be
firmly of the conviction that the right of franz
ing platforms which no one understands, and
no one respects, is vested exclusively In the
great political parties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
OUR SHORT STORIES.
Tus sENslsILITIEs ouTRAcEp.

THE door of the family sitting room was
opened. and Bridget put her head in.
'rve got to give yez warnin', Mrs. Waxter,"
she said. II shall lave yer mkt Monday"
What is the matter, Bridget" asked her
mistress
II don't mind yer forbidden me young man to
smoke in the dinin' room afther supper" said
Bridget, NOR yer buyin' a dress that doesn't
harmonize wild me complexion, but when yez
close all the dures upstairs at bedtime, mum,
to kape me from hearin' what ye're lecturin'
Mr. Waxter about, it shows want Of conf
dence that hurts me feelin's. an won't stand
it from nobody. Good eveuin'."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

THERE seems to be a difference between
Canadian methods of Justice and those in the
United States. The trial of BirchaIl at Wood
stock, Canada, and that of DR.. McGonegal In
New YORK, both murder cases, began on the
same day. Yesterday the Birchall case was
nearly completed. and the New York case had
nearly got through the preliminary task of get
ting jury. Our courts seem determined to re-
main true to one fgurative quality Of justice,
namely, the leaden heel
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

THE achievements of the Tipperary po-
licemen in promiscuous clubbing suggests
theory to explain the derivation of a similar
practice for which the municipal guardians of
New York have been somewhat famous. It
has been intimated that the New York police
force has been recruited from Tipperary and
the regions thsreabout
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
Harris Thcater.

There are no stars in the company presenting
Fort Doneson" at the above house this week.
The cast is an exceedingly well balanced one
and the play which is of the Shenandoah"
stripe, is we'll given, the story well told aud the
scenery and accessories of the very best Two
large audiences yesterday applouded to the
class. The men are manly and the women
womany. There is a very clever little
soubrette among the latter. Miss Ada Melrose,
whose sand and wing dapcing is far above the
average. One male character is that of a
"privieged citizen" about the barracks, and
Emile Hensel makes the most of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

THE tariff bill raises the duty on olive oil
''for salad purposes" from Is to IS per cent ad
valorem. This may seem to conflict with the
theory of lowering duties on articles that can
not be produced in this country; but the adyo-
Gates OF the bill can meet that objection and
refute the claim that the bill is sectional by
pointing proudly to the protection it gives to
that great American product, the strictly pure
cottonseed olive oil.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
Harry Williams, Acodemv.

A crowded house greeted the Parisian Folly
and Spectacular Company at the Academy last
evening. The curtain rises on an oriental
minstrel scene and falls on tho Bachelors
Isle, a spectacular burlesque. The cos
tuning of the pieces was admirable.
The company, q strong one, provided
an entertainment which served to bring Mr..
Williams house into stronger popular favor
than ever. A word is due to Miss May Hornby
for her dancing and singing, and To Smith and
Campbell for their humorous business. Baby"
a wonderfully trained terrier who displayed an
amount of intelligence almost human, received
his share of the plaudits. The entertainment
is entitled to the patronage 1t will draw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
Emma Abbott Coming.

George N. Loomis, business manager of the
Abbott Opera Company, registered at the Sew
enth Avenue Hotel yesterday. He was seen
later and asked about Emma Abbott and the
new company. Miss Abbott is singing with
ease and brilliance. after several months of Sc
we're practice in Paris, and every trace of last
in New York before / left, and positively she
sung with greater force and fervor than ever
heard her before"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
AN AUTUMN REUNION.
Social Gathering mt the Y. N. C. A. Build.
Ing Thursday Night.


Ing Thursday Night.
An autumn reunion is the name given a
social gathering of the members of the Y. M.
q. A. for next Thursday evening" to be held in
the Association building. An address by the
President, singing by male sextet, reports of
committees and refreshments, with an in
formal reception, are the anticipated events OF
the evening. The evening classes of the Asso-
citation commence next week, and the arrange
ments have been completed for the first of the
series of entertainments given annually by the
association, at which the Ideal Sextet, of New
York, consisting of three ladies and three gen.
tlemen, will appear IN Old City Hall on the
evening of October "a
The association closes the year the latter part
of October with an increase of 200 members and
very gratifying prospects for the coming year.
A number of new etchings, engravings and
water colors have recently been purchased by the
association and are hung in the different rooms
of the building. Among them are two by
Julian Rix. two by Medairv and one, The
London Bridge" by Steven Parish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
PREPARING FOR THE CONFERENCE.
McKeesport Methodists Have mn Important
Case for the Conferences.


Case for the Conference.
,srECrAL TELRGKAM TO THE DISPATCH:
McKEEsPoRT. September 29-The different
ministers of the M. E. churches of this place
and vicinity are busy Strengthening up their
business preparatory to the meeting OF the con-
ference, which convenes at Greensburg on
Wednesday. The last of the quarterly confer
ences of the different churches have been held
for the year. and everything is In readiness for
the General Conference.
Rev. Mr.. Mcbride, of the Highland Church,
Rev, Mr.. Smith, Of the Third, and Rev. Mr..
Davis, of the Coursin Church, whose terms ex-
pire, will be transferred to new charges. Rev.
g. Noble Miller. at present presiding elder OF
the McKeesport district will be given an ap-
pointment as a regular minister, and a new
man will be appointed in his stead. An i'm
portant feature of the conference, and one that
will interest McKeesporters most, will be the
case of Rev. Mr.. Mansen, which viii be taken
up and completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

WHEN we find the Republican organs of
Philadelphia discussing the great question
which of them are the 'loyal" organs, the con-
clusion is obvious that the Republican cause is
in bad way. When the Republican party
can do no better than fail back on the 'loyalty"
issue, it is a sign that all live ones have
fafled it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

THE Congressional investigations which
have formed the side shows for this Congress
have as their most general Characteristic the
fact that in all of them, except the Brecken-
ridge and Silcott cases. the reports are with.
held until next session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

The Louisiana Lottery is said to have
had its mails reduced 80 to 40 per cent by the
new Law. How much the express business of
that wholesale gambling institution has been
increased. the expi ess companies are not tell
ing. But why does not the law decrease the
Louisiana Lottery mails loo per cent?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
nurIt VIII Nor An.we-.

From the Washington Post.1
Senator Delamater. the Republican nominee
for Governor of Pennsylvania, contents him
self by a simple denial Of the serious charges
made by his Republican colleague. State sena-
tor Emery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE AT WILLIAMSBURG.

A New Scientific md Literary Organization
IN the East End.
Williamsburg has Chautauqua Literary and
Scientific Circle IL has just been organized in
connection with the Y. NJ. C. A. with the fol-
lowing officers: President, :. R. Wills; Seore-
tary. Miss Molie Gibson; Treasurer, Mrs. II.
r. Elliott.
A great deal of interest is manifested In the
new society, andsa long list of entertainments is
to be arranged for the winter. The next meet
ing will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms, Penn
avenue, ON Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Mrs. nInrrhn NInIhoIlnnd.

Mrs. Martha Mulholland. an old resident of
Pittsburg, died yesterday at her r,home on Webster
avenue at the advanced age of 81 years. The
funeral occurs tomorrow at P. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

The business of pawnbrokers in buying
stolen goods for IS that are worth 500, is being
dealt with by the cruel law in way that will
wofuliy cut down its profits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
FUNERAL OF AN EX-MAY0R.
The Remnins Of Henry A. Weaver Laid to

The Remains Of Henry A. Weaver Laid to
Rest In the Al ezheny Cemetery.
The funeral of ex-Mayor Henry A. Weaver
took place Yesterday from ST. Peters Church,
the interment being at the Allegheny Gene
terry. The church was well filled. among those
present being ex-Mayors w. G. Mccarthy,
Robert Lyon. Jared M. Brush and George
Wilson Mayor Gourley was unable to attend
on account of sickness. The pall-bearers were
Thomas q. Lane, w. A Heron. William Col
lingwood, George Wilson. William Halpin.
Henry Smith and L. II. Eaton
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

The one question about the tariff bill at
present is the amount of time that the Senators
will consume in talking over il.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
william i. Adams.

Mr.. William J. Adams died yesterday OF his
home In Allegheny at the age of At years. The
funeral will occur tomorrow at 10 A. N, from the
late residence OF the deceased at 2U2 Arch street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

WHEN Crispi indulges in sharp talk
against France the tongue may be of the soft
Italian variety, but there is German cultural
inspiration behind it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
CUBA STIRRED UP.
Spain Peti,ioncd TO Reform Her Tariff and
Negotiate Treaty.

HAVANA. September 2o.-The Executive
Board OF the Spanish party in Cuba me: tr-doy
and decided to send . telegram to Spain point
ing QUE the heavy damage which cigar
here will suffer from the new
tariff bill adopted by the United States, and
asking as an immediate remedy the reform OF
the. Spanish tariff and the negotiation OF
treaty with the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

PENNSYLVANIA has a cam paign, and that's
bad enough. Bnt to be ffiicted with the
Rynder-pest is adding insult to injury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

THE railway telegrapher who gives the en-
gineer an open block by mistake is certainly
blockhead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

PITTsBURG will send tool steel to England,
This is heaping Goals of fire on the heads of the
Golden Clubbers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30
SICKNESS is Natures II told you So"

THE New York police have captured beg
gar whose route netted him $1,000 a year.
Generosity breeds these fellows. The public
should bear this in mind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

If you run across anything in newspaper
that doesn't tsuit your fancy skip it. Newspapers
are made for everybody, you know.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

A SPECIAL cable to THE DISPATCH states
that the grandfather of the Prince who will
marry Delaware heiress, purchased his wife.
His grandchildren may live to hear their neigh
bors say that their grandmother purchased her
husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

FIGURATIvELH speaking. Census superin-
tendent Porter Is ailing,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-30

WHEN Canada is annexed the Gag designers
will have their hands full. How to combine
the beaver, the maple leaf and the stars and
stripes artistically will be hard problem.