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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
ANXI0USLY WAITING.
Fears for the Safety of American
Missionaries in China.
THE NEXT MAIL WILL BRING NEWS
Encouraging Reports Of the Work Done
by the Episcopalisns.
ATTEMPT TO OVERTHROW THE DYNASTY

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
New YORK, Oct. 12.-At the offices of
the various boards of foreign missions in
this city great deal of interest was mani
tested this afternoon in the news of the
riots at the Chinese stations at Ichang. The
officers of the boards are waiting for the
next China mail, which is due in few days,
to bring them additional information. The
Methodist missions are not stationed as far
up the Yangtse river as Ichang, and have
so far escaped trouble, but there is a mani
fest feeling of anxiety for their welfare.
The Presbyterian Mission Station at 500
Chow was the scene of a riot in June, when
considerable damage was done. All the
damage in the September riots at Ichang
was done to the mission stations Of the
Episcopalians and the Catholics.
HOW THE WORK PROGRESSES.
The work of the Episcopalian Mission at
Ichang was carried on by the Rev. Herbert
Sowerby, with the assistance Of one Chinese
deacon, ten catechists and teachers, and
three Bible women, who were volunteers.
A lot large enough for the erection of
church and schools, or hospital, was pur-
chased in July, and dwelling was in course
of erection. About S., 900 was expended on
the property at Ichang during last year.
The only news received by the board
here of the trouble at Ichang came in let
ter from the missionary at Shanghai, dated
September 4. This letter simply inclosed
telegram which had just been received
from Hankow, giving the bare fact that
there had been a riot Nothing has yet
been learned by the board as to the extent
of the damage DONE The next report from
the foreign mission fields, which will be
issued by the board in a few days, will say:
AN ENCOURAGING REPORT.
''The year has been an exceedingly trying
and anxious one, but not without marked
blessings and encouragement. Mr.. Sowerbv
reports 40 baptisms at his own stations; %
have been confirmed, and there are, after
four years work, As native communicates.
There are four Sunday schools and night
school for working men. For the l, 772
services held the average attendance has
been 120."
1t was said by several gentlemen con-
nected with the foreign mission boards that
the cause of all the trouble is undoubtedly
to be found in the desire of the rebellious
Hunanese to overthrow the reigning
dynasty. The Hunanese think if they can
incite riots, in which the lives and property
of foreigners are endangered or destroyed,
that the foreign Governments will unite in
the overthrow of the present dynasty. The
Rev. DIR. A. P. Hoopes,' of Glenshaw, Pa,
who was for years q missionary in China,
thinks the Chinese Government is in ear
nest in its efforts to put down all disorders,
and that it will succeed if it is only let
alone
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
WORKED A SMOOTH GAME.
How DR.. Orr, of Salem, Lost Several VAL
uabIes Last Evening.

How DR.. Orr, of Salem, Lost Several VAL
uables Last Evening.
DR.. Orr and wife, Of Salem, O., were WIS.,
itors in the city yesterday, and during the
early evening separated, with the under
standing that they would meet at August
Mihm's restaurant for supper. The Doctor
reached the place first, and having two
satchels and couple of bundles of goods
purchased during the day, he left them with
Mr.. Mihm while he went out for walk.
The Doctor had hardly left the restaurant
until a young man rushed in and asked for
the packages and satchels, saying 'the
lady" had sent him.
Mr.. Mihm knew the doctors wife was
expected, but supposing she had changed
her plans gave the articles to the young fell
low, who Immediately started off The
Doctor returned soon afterward and learned
of the trick that had been played. He at
once notified Superintendent Weir, and a
description of the thief was given to the po-
lice, but he has not yet been captured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
KILLED HIS OWN FATHER.
The Murderous Deed of Two Drunke1
North Carolina Desperadoes.

The Murderous Deed of Two Drunken
North Carolina Desperadoes.
RALEIGH, N. G., Oct. FISHERMAN
Greer and his two crippled brothers lived
with Rev. William Greer, their father, an
aged preacher, in Wilkes county. Sherman
and friend went home drunk and began
shooting. Mr.. Greer ordered his son to
leave the house, and the young man shot
him. Sherman's friend, o young man named
Francis Watson, caught the old man, and
Sherman again fired, killing his father
The crippled lads gave the alarm and pur-
suit was made. The desperadoes stole
horse and defied the posse. Many shots
were fred and Fayette Walsh, one of the
posse, was dangerously wounded. Sherman
and Watson escaped. Sheriff Church then
organized posse and pursued them into
Tennessee At one point there was battle.
during which 40 shots were exchanged. The
Tennessee authorities captured the fugitives
yesterday, and they are now in Jail at
Wilkesbury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
TESTING TYPE-sETTING MACHINES.
Four Different Varieties Contesting fol
the Premium at Chicago

Four Different Varieties Contesting for
the Premium at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-The type-setting ma
chine contest began this morning. The ma
chimes in competition, the Mergenthaler
linotype, the Rogers typograph, the Nc
MILAN type-setting machine and the st.
John type-bar, are undergoing rigid test
as to their endurance, speed and availability
for daily newspaper use. They are being
operated eight hours day and careful
watch is kept of the work of each.
Copy of every description that printer
is called upon to set up-manuscrfpt, re-
print and telegraph ''fimsy"-is being
given to the machines. The product is
carefully read by proof-readers, and the
time taken for correction, repairs and stop
pages of all kinds is charged up against
each machine and deducted from its time.
Letters and kilograms of inquiry from pub
fishers in every quarter Of the United
States show the interest felt in this, the
first, type-setting machine contest ever
held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
MoNTARA's HIGHWAY LADY.
She Proves to Be Very Nervy Woman as
"F Well as Preyaricator.


Well as Prevaricator.
HELENA, MONT, Oct. 12.-The "high-
way LADY, arrested here while attempting
to leave town in mans attire, proves to be a
nervy young woman. She is also YER
satile prevaricator. Instead Of being Ber-
tie Miller she is Helen Ferstund, and her
parents live not far from Spokane Falls,
Washington. Helen was the baby and
beauty of the family, but by waywardness
has been source of deep grief to her rela-
tives. Saturday the City Marshal secured
q complete outfit of woman's wear, and the
female bandit donned the attire of her sex,
in which she presented quite a striking ap-
pearance. She soon tired of the limitations
of corset and skirt, however, and again sp-
peared in the cell door in cutaway and
trousers.
The fact that trail of blood was found
all along the route of the retreating thug
who shot Policeman Grogan, and that
Clark denied that he knew she was q
woman, has given rise to the suspicion that
Helen trapped Clark to cover the retreat Of
a third person who was probably her lover.
Grogan was confident be had winged the
fleeing footpad, but neither the man Clark
nor the woman Forstund bears scratch.
Some of the exploits Helen claims credit
for are already discredited. Her descrip-
tion Tailed with that of the author Of two
or three bold acts in Butte. Clark has been
positively identified by the wounded officer
and by both the victims of his robberies,
and watch belonging to one of them was
found on his person. The girl is held as an
accomplice, but the only evidence against
her is her own confessions and the watch OF
one of Clark's victims, found on her person.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
MISS PATToN's RESIGNATION
Accepted After 1t Was Learned She Would
Not Withdraw II.

Accepted After 1t Was Learned She Would
Not Withdraw 1t.
The Board of Managers of the Allegheny
General Hospital met last night, and, after
transacting some routine business, took &C.
tion on the resignation of Miss Patton, the
head nurse. Her resignation was formally
accepted after il was stated that she posi-
lively refused to withdraw It. The matter
of electing her successor was next taken up.
Miss Tildesley, the Superintendent of the
Hospital, had recommended the election of
lady, but the board failed to confirm the
appointment or elect any other. After some
discussion of the matter, it was left to a
subcommittee, empowered to recommend q
candidate for the position. Miss Pattison
was given letter, signed by all the board,
which read as follows:
Resolved That the directory is not insen-
sible to the high standard of proficiency
with which the late class in the training
school graduated, and that we express our
qualification of the same and it is further
Resolved, That we have continued conf
dence in the superintendent and head
nurse, and their marked ability in the train
ing of pupils committed to their care.
Miss Patton intends to follow her voca-
tion of nursing and caring for the sick on
her own responsibility. and has taken
suite of rooms at 81 Church avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Brewers in Session at ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 12.-At 10 o'clock the
delegates to the fifth annual convention of
the Master Brewers Association of the
United States, composed of superintendents
and foremen of the breweries, were called to
order by Louis Frisch, of Chicago, Presi-
dent of fahc association. An elaborate pro-
gramme has been prepared by committee
Of the st. Louis association. With the ex-
ception of the registration of delegates to
the number of 100, nothing was done at to-
days session, the business meetings COM
mencing tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

lined by George Washington in his will,
whereby he left large share of his prop
erty for the establishing of national uni
versity to educate citizens in Statecraft, Its
doors open to the youth from every land. !"
To secure international arbitration is also
one of the prominent objects of the organi-
zation. The basis adopted leaves all room
for change and expansion in the methods
of the league.
Mr. Henry Petit exhibited design for
flag proposed as the ensign Of the league.
1t was the flag Of the United States in the
center of a white field. Taking this as a
model any nation or organization of people
could so identify its own colors with the
universal symbol of the league. After
much discussion and criticism the motion to
adopt the design was carried. Remarks
were made upon the objects of the league by
Montana; H. B. Blackwell, Mrs. Witte-
myer, DR.. Stager, Peter Wadzichki, II. P.
Lewandowski, representing Poland; Thomas
Walter and others.
THE EVENING MASS MEETING.
1t was decided by O unanimous vote to
hold the next meeting of the leading league
at Omaha, April 10, 1892. The meeting was
closed with prayer by Rev. George Dana
DOdTuudLl' ~. ~. Ine HldSs meetlhS III ny
Academy of Music this evening was ad-
dressed by several distinguished speakers
who talked of human freedom from various
points of view. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. S. d. Mcconnell, d.
D. Bishop John j. Keen was not present,
aud another absentee was Rev. Edward EV-
erett Hale.
In place of the latter, "a Woman With
out Country" Mrs. Theophila Kraemer,
made an impressive address The other
speakers were Hampton L. Carson, Human
Freedom From the Point of View of De-
scendants of the Men of 49," Governor
Hoyt, of Wyoming, an impromptu speech;
A. h. Mcclure, "Human Freedom From
the Standpoint of the Press" Elaborate
music was rendered by the orchestra,
chorus of 16 voices and on the piano by
Chevalier Dekontzki.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

The semi-monthly report of the Pittsburg
Association for the Improvement of the
Poor shows the number of new applicants
to have been ten. During the period just
ended there were 429 families visited and
217 aided, which includes s49 persons
There were 695 visits made to the poor
and "a for the poor. Situations were OBJ
tanned for nine persons and days work for
&C. Eleven were placed in the Sabbath
school, six in the public school and one in a
hospital. As to groceries distributed there
were 656 loaves of bread, 232 pounds rice,
215 pounds oat meal, 3o4 bars soap; diet
dispensary, II pints beef tea, 329 pints
milk, SO pounds tea, 257 pounds sugar.
There were given out 261 grocery orders,
725 bushels coal, 98 garments and 26 pairs
partly worn shoes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

BEAVER FALLS, Oct. 12.-[Special J.
Desperate efforts are being made by the
Beaver Falls friends of John Tate, Edwin
Shaffer and Edward Downing, the Congress
sional delegates now in Jail at New Castle
for refusing to answer questions in
the bribery case during the Nc
Dowell-Phillips fight, to secure their re-
lease and have their fine of 5000 and costs
each remitted All three men have petit
toned the judges of Lawrence county for
their release on the grounds that they have
not the means to pay their fine, that their
families are in need, and that the time of
their original sentence expired last March.
This morning E. L. Cunningham, promi-
nent politician of Beaver county left for
Butler to see Judge Hazen, President Judge
of the Lawrence County Judicial District,
and try to get an order to the Lawrence
County Commissioners for the release and
remittal of fines. E. L. Cunningham re-
turned tonight, his mission having been
unsuccessful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
THE LUTHERAN SYNOD.
It's First Days Session Devoted to Reports,
Elections and Missions.


BRADDoCK, Oct. 12.-[Specidl. 1.-The
English Lutheran Synod, in session here,
held two sessions to-day. The election of
delegates to the Gettysburg Theological
Seminary resulted as follows: Clerical,
Rev. J. G. Grettman, d. D.; Lay, Solomon
Wright, Jr.; Orphans Home at Lloyds-
vile, Pa, Rev. J. w. Tressler and Rev. c.
B. King; Lay Delegates, John Hill and
Wilson Marks. 1t was decided to hold the
next meeting of the synod at Worthington,
Pa,
Before adjourning for dinner the synod
listened to a report from the directors of
the Theological Seminary. The first thing
submitted after dinner was the proceedings
of the General Conference, which was re-
ceived and adopted. Revs. j. NJ Bruhn,
w. A. Hankey, Alexander Mclaughlin
and j. s. Dornblaser were excused from the
synod. The report of the Committee on
Systems was received and adopted without
debate. The Auditing Committee found
everything in the accounts of Treasurer
Hill correct. The evening services were
devoted to home missions and church ex-
tension. Rev. S. H. Hartman addressed
the synod on home missions, and Rev. w.
w. Webber on church extension.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
MANY STREET ORDINANCES
Passed by Both Branches of Council Yes
terday,

terday.
The following street ordinances were
passed in Select Council: Grading, paving
and curbing Lawn street from Hamlet street
to point 500 feet west; Woodlawn avenue
from Forbes to Joncaire streets; Coward
street from Chestnut to Cooper streets;
Wallingford street from Neville street to
Moorewood avenue; Geneva street from
Main to Forty-fourth streets; establishing
the grade of Howley street from Main street
to Friendship avenue; ;Flavel street from Sta
tiOn to Everett streets; Baum street from Neg
ley avenue toRebecca street; locating Augusta
street from Grandview avenue to Greenleaf
street; Edith street from Rutledge to Green
leaf streets; Watt street from Wylie to Cen
ter avenues; Mayflower street from Larimer
avenue to Kenesaw alley; vacating an un-.
named alley in the Fahnestock plan, Four
teenth ward; opening Fifty-fourth street
from the Allegheny Valley Railroad to But
Ter street.
In Common Council Mr. O'Donnell, from
the Committee on Surveys, presented ordi-
nances for establishing the grade of Howley
street, Flavel street and Baum street; To-
eating Augusta street, Howley street, Watt
street and Edith street; repeating an ordi-
nence locating Edith street; vacsting an un-
named alley in Fahnestock's plan, Four
teenth ward; amending an ordinance locat-
ing Mayfiower street, all of which were
passed.
Mr.. Ferguson, from the Committee on
Public Works, presented ordinances for
grading, paving and curbing Geneva street,
Laun street. Wallingford street, Woodlawn
avenue and Forward alley; for opening
Fifty-fourth street, all of which were
passed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
The Juch Company Stranded.

PROVIDENCE, Oct 12.-[Special. - The
Emma Juch Opera Company is stranded in
this city, fact more astonishing because
they cleared 50, 700 in Boston and had an ap-
parently successful stay in this city. In
spite of that success, when they sought
to leave for Buffalo last night they
found that the question of bills was detain-
ing them. The only explanation of the
difficulty that can be obtained is given by
one Of the company, who says portion Of
the earnings had been used In the interests
of another combination in which the man.
ayers of the Juch Company were also In
terested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
FIRE, FAILURE AND DEFAIcATIoN.
A Factory COmpany's Secretary Missing
and Short $50, 900 in His Accounts,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12.-New developments
in connection with the sudden disappear
ance of William Evans, Secretary of the
Morse Wool Securing Company, which oc-
Cured several days ago, place the amount
of shortage discovered at 100000. Evans
was Secretary of the Morse company. On
September the company''s establishment
was destroyed by fire. Three days after the
firm made an assignment. After the fire
the Morse company began an investigation
of the books of the company, whereupon
Evans disappeared and has not been heard
of since. He is said to have gone to Chi
cago.
Evans Joined the Morse Company about a
year age and at once, it is said, purchased
S., 900 of the stock. He was made Secre-
tary and implicit confidence was placed in
him. Suspicion was aroused after his dis
appearance and an investigation was put
afoot. A complaint was filed yesterday
charging Evans with the embezzlement of
SEQ, 600 OF this amount it is said the
Morse Company are sufferers to the extent
of s1j, 900, the Meyer Brothers Drug Com
pany, S15, 600, and other firms to the extent
of large sums.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Marriage Certificates Needed In Chicago.

A woman claiming to hail from Chicago
called at the Bureau of Health Office yester-
day to get papers certifying that she was
married She formerly lived in Pittsburg,
and is well-known in society here. She
came to Pittsburg to visit friends last week
She says it has almost become custom in
Chicago to question the veracity of people
who claim to be married, and that she
thought it would be advisable to have
papers to bear her out should anybody
doubt the relations existing between her
and her husband.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Considering a Case of Fire.

The Fire Committee of Allegheny met
last night, but was in session only short
time. 1t consider d the resolution of Coun-
ell, abolishing the office of Clerk to the Fire
Bureau, now filled by T. G. Sample, and de-
cided to have it printed for the use of Coun-
ellis, and so instructed the Clerk of the Com
mittee. There was very little discussion of
the matter. Mr.. Simon said it appeared
as clerk, and S75 as hoseman, and had very
little to do as clerk and nothing to do as
hoseman, as he was never known to attend q
fire officially, or sleep in an engine house,
as he was expected TO do.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Executions Issued Against the Harris.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Oct. 12-ESpecsall-
Executions were issued to-day on the judg-
ments filed against Hart Brothers, the oil
contractors, and owners. The aggregate
amount of the executions is about $45, ,OOO
The claims of the Standard Oil Company
for $40, 900 and of the Citizens National
Bank for 100000, are not included in the
list above, as they are secured by first
mortgage on the firms oil property. 1t is
believed here that settlement will be
effected without loss and that the firm will
not assign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Didn't Want His Dog Taken.

Daniel MAYHEM was arrested last night
by Officer Carrigan on a charge of assault
and battery, preferred by James McNally,
the official dog catcher of the Southside.
The latter alleges that Mayhem denied his
right to take dog held by the defendant
and claimed to be owned by the prosecutor.
have struck him and pulled a revolver on
him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Fall and Winter Overcoats,

This is overcoat week at the P. c. C. c.
10000 mems fine overcoats, light or dark
shades, silk-faced or plain, serge-lined, silk
lined or cloth-lined, with velvet collar or
cloth collar. Come and take your choice at
SO, S12 and S15. We sell the best in the
world at the lowest prices. Remember one
thing, we never advertise what we cannot
show. When we make q statement we al
ways back it up with goods and prices. P.
c. G. c., Pittsburg Combination Clothing
Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
TWENTY DOCTORS FAILED
To Even Relieve Mr.. Hahn. His Lungs
Were Diseased, Lost 80 Pounds of
Flesh, Afraid Of Con-
sumption.
Cured Over One Year Ago by the Spe-
cialists ofthe Catarrh and Dyspepsia
Institute, 1913 Penn Ave-, Pitts.
30 Of His NeighbOrs and Friends Since Ap-
piled for Treatment.
THEIR CURES ARE PERMANENT.

Almost everyone at Sharpsburg and
vicinity knows Mr.. Fred Hahn. He is also
well known throughout Allegheny county
and Western Pennsylvania.
Many people know how he had suffered
for so long time from catarrh, dyspepsia
and O diseased condition of his lungs His
stomach gave him an endless amount OF
trouble. He had belching of gas from his
stomach after eating, sour taste, and often
felt like vomiting his food. His appetite
was poor and as hts liver was much en-
larged it gave him great pain. In fact, he
would often be taken with such sharp
cramps and pain across his stomach and
bowels it seemed as If he could not live. He
had palpitation of the heart, dizziness,
weakness and pain across the small of his
back and a numb, lifeless feeling in HIS
limbs. He could get but little Sleep and as
every change of the weather gave him cold,
he took on a lingering cough. His breath
became short and he felt pain and sore-
ness in his lungs and under his shoulder
blades. Night sweats weakened him very
fast, and he gradually grew worse un-
til he lost 80 pounds of flesh. Having q wife
and two small children whom he dearly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Arranging the Conductors Amalramation

GALESBURG, ILL, Oct. 12-The Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen convention
adjourned this forenoon until Wednesday
to give the committees time in which to
prepare reports. Grand Chief Conductor
Clark, of the order of Railway Conductors,
is here comforting with the grand officers in
reference TO the future relations of the two
organizations.