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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
SHARON'S BLIGHTED ROSE.
The Ghost of a Whisky Bottle Starts Church
Members to Fighting-Bad Results of a
Preachers Admonition-Lively Tilt at

The Ghost of a Whisky Bottle Starts Church
Members to Fightlng-Bad Results of
Preachers Admonition-Lively Tilt at
Stoop's Ferry.
Some of the good people who worship in
the Sharon Presbyterian Church, back of
Stoop's Ferry, are at fever heat. "Behold
how great matter a little fire kindleth,
wrote the apostle, but he little knew the
greater possibilities of whisky for raising a
ruction. In this case it was not even whisky,
but only an imaginary bottle of whisky.
The result is that not only is the Rose of
Sharon frosted meantime, but the Lily of
the Valley is also dropping.
The trouble, as related, is that some time
ago young man, Walter Holsinger, was
taken into the church and that someone re-
marked he had once on a time seen Hol-
singer in possession Of bottle of whisky.
Now this would not ordinarily amount to
much, especially as the time specified was
previous to to that in which Holsinger
Joined the church, but it caused much talk
nevertheless, and it is said that G. B. Daily
suggested to the pastor of the church that
he speak kindly to Holsinger about the mat
ter. Rev. Mr.. Mercer acted upon the sug-
gestion, but it seems that instead of the ad-
monition having the intended effect on Hol-
singer it aroused the old Adam in his nature
and he started on the warpath. He was
told that James A. Fetzer was the man who
told the whiskey-bottle story and first
tackled him. Mr.. Fetzer said that who
ever SO reported was liar, that he, Fetzer,
didn't care who carried whisky, wheth-
er by the bottlo or the barrel,
and he had said nothing about the matter
and knew nothing.
For time matters remained stationary,
but Holsinger next, as alleged became con-
vinced that William S. Fetzer, brother of
James, was the man he wanted, and meet
ing him in crowd on the road between
Stoop's Ferry and Sharon an evening or two
since, Holsinger let out with right and then
left and dealt him powerful blow in the
face, which not only brought the claret
very freely, but left Fetzer's countenance
in sad state of disfguration.
Fetzer says he will have legal satisfaction,
and if he isn't placated in some way there
will be piles of trouble.
Thus this little comedy of errors, origin
ating in pious concern for the welfare of
mans soul, has produced results at which
the Sharon church congregation stand aghast,
and no one so far has come forward with the
right kind of anti-friction axle grease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
STRUCK A SMALL SNAG.

The New Southside Bridge Company Learns
of the Existence of a Prior Charter for
Its Site-Prospects Considered Good for
Compromise.
Everything is not so rosy for the proposed
new bridge at South Twenty-second street as
was anticipated. The officers of the new
company were notified yesterday that a
charter was already in existence for bridge
across the Monongahela river at that point,
and the holders of it did not propose to be
left in the deal
This information was received from
one of the surprised stockhold-
ers of the new company, who states
that he has been shown the plans and
specifications of the company, and is salts
fed that the other party has prior claim to
the site, but that while a few have the
charter, the company has the necessary cash
and shareholders to make the project go.
A meeting of the two companies will be
held next Tuesday evening, when it is
hoped that they will be able to make an
amicable agreement and the two be merged
into one company.
''There is no doubt that the Southside
needs a bridge at that point" says the
gentleman quoted, "and if it is possible we
propose to have one by this time next year.
OF course, if there is q charter in existence,
there will have to be compromise of some
sort, but the bridge will be built, just the
same. There is another scheme in view, of
which am not at liberty to talk at present,
but after the conference will be able to give
you some definite information"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
THINKS 8 CENTS TOO LOW.
MIR. Brill Condemns Laws Not Allowing
People to Stand in Street Cars.

Mr.. Brill Condemns Laws Not Allowing
People to Stand in Street Cars.
John A. Brill, the street car builder from
Philadelphia, is stopping at the Mononga-
hela House. Mr.. Brill thinks the Duquesne
Traction cars are too heavy, and lighter cars
will either have to be built or the motive
power greatly strengthened. He says also
that Scent fares are big mistake, and it
will result in the end of one road gobbling
the other, which will be bad for the public.
On the subject of street railway 1egisla-
tion Mr.. Brill said: 'In some continental
cities they have municipal ordinances COM
pelling the street car companies to provide
seat for everybody. Some newspapers are
agitating the same idea for American towns.
It is all right enough on nice days, but
when it is raining, or man is in a hurry
and willing to stand, he is not allowed
to get on the car. 1t results in
great inconvenience to the public,
and curtails the revenues of the company.
If passenger is willing to stand up to make
time or avoid the rain he should be per-
mitted to do so. always found these ordi-
nances great nuisance when I was in
Europe, and in this particular we are ahead
of the foreigners"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30

showing the influence of the accused four
as leaders of the Ii iberal movement. The
Moderator refused to rule on Rev. Mr.. Car
SONS point of order, nd said he would re-
fer il TO the house. Rev. Mr.. Carson OBJ
iected to his lodging the responsibility, but
without effect.
"Uniusti' 'ScandalolNr' ETC., came from
liberals all over the house, but Dr. McAllis-
ter held on and insisted that the letter was
traeeable to the Influence of the elders in
dicted.
Rev. Mr.. Carson moved that the Synod
declare disapprobation of he reading.
DR.. McAllister declared that though the
nations of the world disinte CRATE, he at least
would 60 down with colors lying and would
never be false to his Church. and his God;
nevertheless he would bow3sefore the action
of the Synod.
Denounced as Disgrace.
Rev. J. r. Thompson denounced the read
ing of the letter in the present state of the
libels as a disgrace, and as intended to
preiudice the Synod againstthe four MEM
bers who had no connection with 1t
Elder David Torrens demanded that DR..
McAllister be requiredto'show the connec-
ton or be censured.
Rev. ]. c. Smith supported DIR. McAllis-
ter in presenting the libels, but not in read
ing the letter
Rev. \. N. Johnston, one of the libeled,
said DIR. McAllister knew the letter was
written and sent before the articles COM
planned of had been written by the ac-
cused.
Prof. Wilson saidthe letter may not have
had anv more to do with the writing Of the
articles than had the flowers of spring, but
as Mr.. Carson had quietly listened to
part he had no right TO object when he did.
Rev. J. F. Carson said he supposed for q
time it might have some application, but
when he saw the purpose of the reading to
pe merely TO create sentiment against the
accused he objected.
During Rev. Mr.. CarsoT's remarks the
Moderator let fall his gavel and announced
that the time for devotional exercises had
arrived, but Mr.. Carson would only yield
for vote TO be taken OH his motion. The
vote was taken and DR.. MGAlIster's action
so far as reading the letter was concerned,
was disapproved by the Synod, and the
matter of the hbels went over until the
afternoon session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
TOOK ANOTHER TURN.
Interest in the Carpenters Strike
Transferred to the Suburbs.
STRANGERS COMING AND GOING.
Green Bottle Blowers Tell Why They Want
to Leave the K. Of l..
IRON AND STEEL WAGE COMMITTEES

The interest in the carpenters strike was
transferred yesterday to McKeesport, where
a desperate attempt is being made on the
part of the contractors to defeat the men.
The express from the East last night brought
number of new men to take the places of
the strikers, although batch of eight or ten
had been sent away during the day.
1t is reported that so other carpenters are
on the way from Indiana who will arrive
this morning and report for work Monday.
A. A Werner and A. NJ. White, both promi-
nent contractors, are home from Southern
trip, where it is supposed they were secur-
ing men to work under the nine-hour sys-
tenn. The strikers are having hard time
keeping the strange men from going to
work, but they say they can beat the con-
tractors out. They admit it is an easy mat
ter to get men to come here, but as soon as
they discover that there is trouble here, and
the situation is thoroughly explained to
them, they are willing to go back home
again.
The local exchange seems determined to
carry out its threat to food the city with
men until it will be impossible for the
strikers to get all of them away.
Making Matters Interesting.
The situation is growing interesting.
Yesterday, for the first time, committees
representing the Master Builders Associa-
tion and the Carpenters Council were To-
Gated at all the stations watching incoming
trains, and they watched the movements of
each other like hawks.
Ii -
work at the Joslyn Theater yesterday. The
strike committee kept watching the job all
day to prevent union men from going to
work.
Agent Swartz announced yesterday that
the new cooperative company is in a
position to carry out its plan
of securing supplies and will pro-
ceed On Monday to do business.
He said unions all over the country
have been notified to keep their men away
from Pittsburg. Another payment Of
strike benefits will be paid to-day.
One Strike Settled Yesterday.
The Government building strike was set
tied yesterday. Superintendent Pattison
denies that the marble was cut and PUBLISHED
by convicts in the Joliet Penitentiary, but
says the work was done by union men in
Chicago.
At the Builders Exchange it was denied
that the exchange is anxious for a confer
ence. Secretary Hamilton says they were
always and are yet willing to confer with
the men if the latter desire conference,
but none will be held this summer if the
contractors have to ask for it.
Mr.. Simon, the Allegheny Planning Mill
proprietor, has been running his mill for
two days, having 25 men at work. Some, of
them are union and some non-uniOn
Local Union 23O met last night and the
question arose of upholding ex-Agent Irwin
for the position he took last Saturday on the
strike. The matter created lively discus
sion, which clearly showed that Mr. Irwin
has plenty of friends on the Southside, but
it was finally decided not to take any stand
in the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
RELIEVED OF HIS WATCH.
George Hoffman Knocked Down and
Robbed in Oak Alley.

George Hoffman Knocked Down and
Robbed in Oak Alley.
George Hoffman was knocked down and
robbed of gold watch and chain in Oak al
ley, near Liberty street, about $50 clock
last night. Hoffman is a machinist and
boards on Bedford avenue. He had been in
a Liberty street saloon with couple of
friends, and when he started to go home no.
ticed that two young smooth-faced but
tough-looking fellows followed him out.
Not suspecting them he paid no attention to
them until after he turned off Liberty
street into Oak alley, when he noticed they
were still following him.
He says he turned to ask what they
wanted, when one of the men struck and
knocked him down. He regained his feet
and was again struck on the head with a
handy billy. Before he could rise the two
men caught and held him down, at the
same time relieving him of his gold watch
and chain. The robbers then took to their
heels and escaped Hoffman went to Gen.
tral station and notified Inspector Nc
Aleese, who sent the detectives after the
men, but up to late hour had not found
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
POSTPONED THE TOWER BUSINESS.
Allegheny Council sub-Committees Nee
and Transact Some Matters.

AueSue0y tOuuCh Iucct
and Transact Some Matters.
The SUBJ Committee on Public Lighting of
Allegheny met last night but did very lit
tie business. The electric towers still re-
main to illuminate the heavens. The
first and only business brought up was the
consideration of a resolution of the Common
Council, referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Works, and by it handed down to the
Lighting Committee. This resolution au-
thorized the Chief of the Department of
Public Works to advertise for the
erection of 80 arc lamps and mast
arms to be placed as he might direct.
After short discussion it was decided to
return the resolution to the Committee on
Public Works, with a recommendation for
it adoption. The committee also recon-
mended that payment be made out of the
contingent fund. The other business of
taking down the towers, ETC., was laid over.
The subcommittee on surveys met to
consider the question of salaries in the En-
gineer's offices. The remuneration of four
apprentices was increased, two from $25 to
$40 month, and two from $35 to $50
month.
The Library Committee was to meet, but
could not get quorum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
THE COMMITTEES NAMED.

Those Who VIII Make the Iron and Steel
Scales for Next Year.
President Weihe, of the Amalgamated
Association, completed his scale committees
yesterday. They are as follows:
IRON WORKERS COMMITTEE - President
Weihe, Chairman; Pittsburg, James Penny,
A. II. McAninch, John Pierce, James j. Can
nan, and John P. Sheehan; Piqua, O., d. III.
Williams; Milwaukee, j. D. Hechey; Ander-
son, Ind, John Martin; Youngstown, T. FL.
McVey and Hugh Golf; Greenville, Pa,
Frank Dickinson; Wheeling Raymond Bauer:
Bridgeport o., Dennis O'Leary; and secre-
tary Madden.
STEEL WoRKERs' CoMM1rrEE-M. NJ Garland,
Chairman; Pittsburg, James L. Mcdonald,
James Mahoney, John II. Harris, John Wat.
kins, James Nelson, James Loxterman and
James DAWN; Allegheny, John Burns; Belle
vile, Ill, j. J. Haggerty; Joliet, ILL.,. Herbert
W. Spence; Uniontown, S: M. Rossell; Apollo,
Pa, Thomas Mans; Bellaire, o., August
Bahra; Mingo Junction, William McGinty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
KICKED IN THE FACE.

A Man Assaulted While STOPPING to Tie
His Shoe Strings.
1t was reported to Officer McAleese of
the Twelfth ward police station yesterday
afternoon that at o'clock in the afternoon
a man named Wallace was assaulted at
Thirty-third street and Penn avenue. Wal
lace was stopping to tie his shoe strings
when man named Connolly walked up to
him and kicked him in the face and then
beat him.
The police have investigated the report
and found that the statement made to the
officer was true. Wallace Is a mill man and
lives on Thirtieth street. 1t could not be
learned what provoked Connolly to commit
the assault.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

The new piano factory at Mendellsohn is
ready for the machinery.
BARBER shops in both cities will close
about the middle of the afternoon to-day.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for ma
chinery to be made here fora new iron plant
at Muskegon, Mich.
TIE large blast engine. of the Edga
Thomson Steel Works is q success. It cost
$4,000, and is 40 feet high.
U. s. DISTRICT ATTORNEY LYON denies that
he ever allowed anyone to review the testi-
mony in the Jeanette case.
THE Iron and Steel Band Company, of Men
dellsohn, has one machine in operation and
will start four others Monday.
No freight will be, received or deliv.
cred by the Baltimore and Ohio to-day.
Their local freight will not be run.
ONE lone immigrant arrived, in the city
yesterday, the first time in several months
that single foreigner came in one day.
GRANVILLE W. MoRENUs, formerly of Cleve-
land, N. Y, and who was for a short time
President of L. A. 800, Z. of L., is now located
at Avonmore.
THE S. J. Mccormick Company, of this city,
which is to erect foundry for the manu-
facture of facing and mill supplies, has re-
ceived its charter.
THE rains of this week are beginning to
make the coal men feel hopeful of getting
some of the 5000, 900 bushels of coal that is
mined shipped down the river.
THE Elizabeth Land and Improvement
Company has closed the sale of land to the
Chicago firm of IA acres of ground on which
safe and lock works will be erected.
A CHARTER was issued yesterday to the
Phoenix Brewing Company of this city.
Herman Bartel, F. W. Mueller and H. A.
Langhorstare directors, and the new concern
has capital of $1,000
ABOUT million of bricks will be required
to pave the streets of New Brighton, for
which Captain J. P. Sherwood, Superintend-
ent of the Pittsburg Clay Manufacturing
COMPANY has the contract
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
DO YOU WANT A PIANO
Or an Organ? II You Do

We will be glad to see you, as we now have
in our salesroom the largest stock of pianos
and organs ever brought to the city. Pianos
in upright, grand and square cases. Organs
in plain, rich and beautifully ornamented
cases of foreign and domestic woods, and
these instruments are not cheap unknown
makes, but the well-known favorites. Who
that ever heard of pianos and organs does
not know of the Three Kings, Decker Bros,
Knabe & Fischer pianos and the wonderful
Estey organs, that have been sold so far
ahead of all others? Think of it: Nearly
400, 900 of them in use to-day, and the de-
mand greater than it ever was. The only
place to get them in the city is S. Hamil-
toms, 81 and 93 Fifth avenue, the pioneer
of low prices and easy payments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
A BIG HALL NEEDED.
Manager Johnston Says Such q Building
Would Be Source of Profit.

Manager Johnston Says Such Building
Would Be Source of Profit.
Manager Johnston, of the Exposition So
ciety, went to New York last evening to
make further arrangements for the fall ex-
hibition.p He says the failure of the May
Festival to net expenses demonstrates the
need of a public hall in this city, where
conventions and musical entertainments
could be held. He says it is funny that
business men do not realize that such a
building would be a source of profit. Pitts
burg is recognized by outside managers
as one of the best amusement towns in
the country, and the people will
patronize anything that possesses some
merit He adds that during any night of
the May Festival he could have picked out
several wealthy men who could put up such
q hall without feeling it.
Mr. Johnston thinks the time has passed
when barn is fixed over with rough boards
covered with cheese cloth to accommodate a
large crowd, and then have the people al
most freeze with the cold. The public
won't put up with it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
DELAYED BY THE STRIKE.

Edgewood People Disappointed Because
Their School Building Isn't Done.
The people of Edgewood are disappointed
that their new public school is not pro-
crossing faster Work was commenced on
it several weeks ago, and the foundations
we're laid. Then the carpenters strike took
place, and all work was stopped. Edgewood
is becoming more populous every month,
and the children Of that place are obliged to
to Braddock, two miles.
The new schoolhouse will bevery hand
some. It is to be of brick, four rooms, with
stained glass windows, cherry interior and
all the latest improvements, both in orna-
mentation and convenience. Special atten-
ton will be paid to sanitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
HELD BY THE ENEMY.

G. A. Yinger. Bound to Court on a Charge
of Forcible Entry and Detainer.
c. A. Yinger, of 1917 South Carson street,
had j. E. Klinzing arrested for assault and
battery. At the hearing before Alderman
McGarey, Klinzing was held for court to
answer the charge.
He retaliated by bringing suit against
Yinger before Alderman Bemhauer, for as
sault and battery and forcible entry and de-
tainer. At the hearing last evening the as
sault and battery case was dismissed, but
the defendant was held for court on the
forcible entry and detainer claim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
co1oRED BAPTIST CONVENTION.

Some of the Preparations for the Meeting
to Be Held in Allegheny.
Rev. r. S. Laws D. D., Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements for the meet
ing of the Colored Baptist Association, to
be held in Allegheny, june 16, has returned
home from Washington, D. G. He is in re-
ceipt of communications from churches at
Williamport, Altoona, Youngstown, O.,
Uniontown, Connellsville, Braddock, Wash
ington, Pa, Midway and Mcdonald, stat
ing that they would be represented in the
convention.
Sermons will be preached by Rev. DR..
George w. Lee and Rev. DR.. w. B. John
son, Of the District of Columbia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
Trying to Hang the Hungarians.

District Attorney Johnston will leave to-
morrow evening for Philadelphia to be
present at the hearing of the three Hungar-
ian murder cases before the Supreme Court.
The Hungarians are represented by Thomas
NJ. Marshall, Sr. Mr.. Johnston says there
is but little doubt but that the murderers
will be executed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
CHARGED WITH HOLDING IT.

81. ii. Harris, a Collector for an Allegheny
Grocer, Held for Retaining Money.
H. H. Harris was arrested yesterday and
lodged in the Allegheny lookup at the suit
of w. L. Goult, general agent for,an Afle-
gheny grocer, on the allegation that Harris
embezzled money belonging to his enn-
ployer -
Harris was employed as collector in
Braddock, and the charge is that he COL
lected S40O of the firms money, which he
failed to turn in -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
In the Clutches Of the Law.

FRANK FREDs, who was charged with per-
jury by officer Bagiey was released yester-
day by Alderman McKenna.
WILLIAM MARSHALL was sent yesterday to
jail under a serious charge preferred by
John A. Kyle before Squire Miles Bryan, of
McKee's Rocks.
CHARLES srERNs was placed in jail yester-
day by Alderman McMasters on charge of
aggravated assault and battery preferred
by Anthony O'Brien.
FRANK GRAYsoN is in jail accused of keep
ing disorderly house in Murphy's court.
The charge was made by. Lizzie Hogan, and a
hearing will be held before Alderman Reilly
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
OPPOSED TO EARLY CLOSING.

Flint Houses VIII Continue to Operate
Until July L.
The Western Flint Bottle Association at
recent meeting discussed the matter of
closing down the factories June 1. 1t was
finally decided to allow the manufacturers
to close down or continue in operatian
month later, at their option. 1t was thought
that quite number of factories would close
owing to the condition of trade, but it is
now about certain that all the factories will
continue in operation until July 1.
A manufacturer said yesterday, that be-
cause all the manufacturers would not
close June 1, it would not be profitable for
any to do SO, even if the trade was bad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
A BAKERY washed Out by Raiu.

The foundation wall in the rear of frame
house occupied by Joseph Farr, 712 Filbert
street, as bakery was washed out blythe
rain Thursday night and yesterday morning
fell in, leaving the house in very danger
GUS condition, but fortunately injuring no
one. Building Inspector Brown was noti-
fed, and had the house temporarily secured
for the safety of the occupants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
Accused of Housebreaking.

Peter Mccoy was arrested by Patrolman
Kenney at Oakland last night and
lodged in the Fourteenth ward station, on a
charge of being a suspicious person. The
officer alleges that Mccoy broke into the
kitchen of John Greenhouse, on Oakland
avenue, and stole lot of tableware-dishes,
knives, forks and spoons. He will be given
a hearing this morning.