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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
QUIET AS A CHURCH
Was the East End q. PR. P. Meeting Last
Evening The Directing Covenanters
Fail to Prevent the Change of Faith

Was the East End o. PR. p. Meeting Last
Evening The Directing Covenanters
Fail to Prevent the Change of Faith
Elders and Deacons Chosen.
Had q deputy sheriff, with writ of
"arousement" of some kind, entered the
Highland Avenue-to-be-de by-the-cou
R. P. or U. P. Church last evening, expect
ing to get service on the Covenanters who
had threatened to be present to object to
the forming of the former r. P. congre-
CATION into a congregation of the U. P.
denomination he would have had to have
returned the official document indorsed mot
within the territory" If any of DIR. Nc
Allister's followers in the church militant
were present they must have "1aid low and
peeped high" as the children say in hide
bar the way against the deserters from the
X. p. faith or TO prevent their using the
ediflce for the formation of the Seventeenth
United Presbyterian Congregation.
Prof. John Knox McClurkin, of East End
platform fame. was the Moderator of the
meeting. Probably it was owing to his ex-
periences as professor, first in the United
Presbyterian college, and afterward in q
Reformed Presbyterian theological semi
nary as an instructor, that he was so success
ful last night in transmogrifying Re
formed III Ppes6yterian body Of matnred %
the United Presbyterian persuasion. At all
events, Is persons changed their church allie
glance under his direction. After q short
dissertation on church government he an
nounced that he was ready to receive nomi-
nations to fill the five positions OF elders.
Rev. j. X. j. Milligan and Elder William
Anderson, of the Ninth U. P. Church. of
Allegheny, formed last Friday night; John
Gregg, of the Allegheny congregation men,
bers, who remained true to the r. p. faith,
and General Birchfield, of the Highland ave.
nue. congregation, distributed and collected
the ballot. Messrs. A. NJ. Denholm, Robert
Mcknight w. j. Barnet, Robert Gray and
Joseph Adams were chosen as elders. The
deacons elected were Messrs. S. Denholm, j.
Z. Ewing 7. c. Johnston and NJ c. Webb.
The congregation then unanimously voted
Rev. o. b. MilligunS name inserted in the
call for pastor. The edict will be read next
Sunday, and 10 days thereafter Mr.. Milligan
will be installed. Rev. J. R. J. Milligan's in
stallation will be next Tuesday night, if
nothing happens to cause postponement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
To Renters With Power.

/, Persons engaged in light manufacturing
are directed to the advertisement of commo-
dious rooms to rent in the building IS, II
and 70 Diamond street, with power, electric
light, an elevator and janitor service in
cluded in rental.
Great economy and better facilities than
can be had elsewhere. Central situation.
Following are some of the rooms:
About 1O0x6O, lighted on all sides and
from central area, with power, electric light,
steam heating and .janitor service, s., 800
6Ox3O, with power, light, steam heating
and janitor service, $1,000.
2Sx1s, with power, electric light, steam
heating and janitor service, $500.
Also spaces with power and light and
heat as low as S400
Apply to John T. Shields, second story
Dispatch business office building, corner
Diamond and Smithfeld, between II and 4
p. M.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
WORK OF THE POLICE.

Mrs. MARY RAAB had Mike Ryan arrested
last night for stealing eight bottles of beer.
SUIT was entered yesterday against Charles
Foster by Ruben Shoperi, charging him
with false pretense.
MICHAEL FRESH entered suit before Alder
man Warner yesterday against Alex Kataski
for larceny by bailee.
WILLIAM FOLEY and John Conley were ar
rested last night for creating disturbance
in a Second avenue electric car.
JOHN JONES and James Mergergan, two
colored men, were fined S. and costs by
Mayor Wyman for pointing firearms.
CHESTER PHILLIPS, Albert Budzemann and
Adolph Miller were committed to jail YES
terday on charge of burglary preferred by
Charles Hauck.
THOMAS and Frank MuntZ, brothers. were
arrested yesterday on q warrant issued by
Alderman Warner, charging them with
felonious assault and battery.
HARRY WOODWARD was charged with felon-
ious assault before Alderman Brown yester-
day by Frank Holland, who says the defend
ant attacked him with pitchlork.
ALDERMAN MckENNA yesterday committed
to Jail Ada Wilson, Edward Tulliver and
Richard Franchais on charges of surety of
peace preferred by Robert Wilson.
WILLIAM HENDERSON was locked ND in AL
leyheny last night on n charge of false pre-
tense brought by Edna Metrich. She said
she gave him money to pay her rent and he
gave her a bogus receipt.
AUGUST DIEBLE, the 1l-year-old son of the
police officer of that name. of Allegheny,
was locked up in the station over there last
night by his father. The boy is incorrigi
BILE and few days ago stole $ll from his
father. The father will send him to Nor
ganza to-day.
FRANK HALL,aged 15,and his sister Blanche
Hall, aged IL years, were arrested yesterday
on charge of larceny of watch, pocket
book and set of bed springs from Killen,s
store at Homewood. Hall was released on
bail and the girl who was arrested later was
locked up in the Nineteenth ward station
house pending q hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
LAWYERS LYING LOW.

Not Many of Them Talking Much About the
Republican Committees Action-Jadge
Fetterman Standing by His First Dec
Iaration of Principles.
1t was somewhat difficult to tell yesterday
just how for the disaffection over the action
of the Republican Executive Committee on
Saturday extends. So far, 1t would seem,
has been heard only "the thunder of the
captains and the shouting" but it seems
certain that an attempt will be made to call
q conven ton and nominate a straight ticket.
There doesn't seem to be as much stir
among lawyers in opposition to the Gov
ernor's appointments as some contend, but
it is rather difficult to get decided express
sion of opinion from most lawyers, though it
is stated that in the event of straight ticket
being nominated 100 of them would support
it on the stump. There are some 500 lawyers
in the county, and great many of them
keep their views pretty closely to them
selves.
The plan of those dissatisfied is to get a
sufficient number of the present committee
to call for q primary election, and Chairman
Gripp considers himself bound under the
rules to do so if the demand is made on him
by the requisite number. 1t is also proposed
to elect delegates to the Constitutional Con-
vention, and there will be call for the elec-
tion of one Republican from each election
district to form a new County Committee.
EX-Judgc Fetterma7 stands on the same
platform that he mounted in the beginning
of the fight. He says he will not run indie
pendently, but will certainly go before the
convention if one be called, and he holds
that unless usages and precedents are to be
set aside entirely the convention must be
called. He refuses to be considered a
kicker but contends that the committee
cannot set aside the wishes of voters if they
express themselves in opposition to it.
Assistant District Attorney n. s. Will
Jams takes substantially the same view as
.In hI1t fn
feel quite clear us to the expediency or pro-
priety of the convention being called by
persons outside the County Committee.
This is tolerably hot weather, even for
politicians to work in with safety, but there
was certainly rs much interest in the dis
cussions heard yesterday as among the
lovers of horse racing over the prospects of
rain about the time the races open. Some
people predict that the call for a convention
will be out before the week ends, but per-
haps the promoters thereof will give the
farmers time to get their wheat and hay
harvested before a formal declaration of war
ia made
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
Hundreds of People

Pleased and delighted left our store yester-
day after seeing the mems fine suits we are
selling at 50. Many bought and others
called merely to see what we were blowing
Everybody said they were the best value at
50 they ever saw. For to-day we added
eight more styles to the line, and now we
show fully 800 fine suits to choose from at
50. If say it ourselves this is the most
liberal offer any clothing house ever made.
Take your choice of plain black or fancy
cheviots; mixed worsteds, light and dark
patterns in tweeds, silk mixed cassmeres
and rough blarneys. They are made either
in sack or three or four-button cutaway
style. Come to see us to-day.
p. c. c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
WHAT BECOMES OF THE CABLES.
The Traction Companies Have Them Sold
Before They Use Them.


The many accidents that have happened
to electric cars liz the two cities lately have
caused people 10 draw comparisons between
the safety Of electric and cable systems of
street railways. 4 DISPATCH reporter, in
conversation with a prominent official of
one of the cable roads yesterday. asked
whether there was not some danger of the
rope becoming frayed, so that the strands
would catch in the grip of a car and cause
an accident. NO fear of that was the re-
ply I'VE have men watching the rope all
the time, and there is never any fear of the
rope becoming splintered. The ropes are
never used long enough, for one thing. As
soon a. they have been in use certain time,
before they show any sign of wear. they are
replaced by new ones. The old ropes are
sold to mclineS, elevators, etc. They are
better for that purpose than if they were
new. They have become thoroughly
soaked with oil and tar, and are stretched
10 such an extent that they are seasoned, as
il were. They will never wear out on in
Clines or elevators, because there is no strain
upon them, compared with that Of the cable
road, and they have been tested so well that
they can he relied on.
The ropes on the cable roads are sold as
soon rs they are put in, rs n rule. This rope
uDOn which we are travelling now was sold
several weeks ago." concluded the gentle
man, as he and the reporter got OF the car
at the postoffice corner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY.
Mrs. Farrell Says Her Husband Wanted to
Poison Her With Doctored Beer.

Martin Farrell, who drank beer and paris
green Sunday, was still alive yesterday,
though in very critical condition. His
wife was committed to Jail yesterday, but
before going told her side OF tho story She
says her husband put the paris green in the
beer to kill her and secure her property
After drinking a glass of it she realized
something was wrong and drank some milk
which caused the mixture to come up She
attributes the green marks on her dress to
her vomiting.
According to her story her husband went
to sleep after seeing her drink the beer and
on waking up later, being still drunk, he for
got about the poison in the bottle and drank
it. She says it was he who purchased the
poison. The police consider the woman's
story Ingenious but doubt its truth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
WANTS MORE INFORMATION.
Mayor Gourley Desires to Know Further
About Fire Apparatus.

Mayor Gourley Desires to Know Further
About Fire Apparatus.
Mayor Gourley yesterday afternoon ad-
dressed a letter to George Ii. Browne form
erly chief engineer of the Pittsburg water
works and at present General Manager of
the mechanical department of the Phila-
delphia Company. requesting him to attend
the meeting in the Mayors office at 10 O'Clock
this morning, when the committee from the
Board of Fire Underwriters will present to
the Chief Executive reasons why he should
sign the ordinance for increasing the force
and efficiency OF the fire department.
The Mayor confesses total ignorance on
the matter of water and steam pressures and
ID desirous of gaining such information as
will enable him TO act intelligently as re-
CARDS the provisions of the ordinance au.
thorizing the purchase of n fircboat and
water tower. Mr.. Browne was suggested as
tho most competent man in the city TO fur
nish the Information. In addition to the
Mayor and the underwriters committee
Chief Brown, Chairman Lambie, of the
Safety Committee, and Controller Morrow
viii be present,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
ONLY A SLIGHT LOSS.
Ar Allegheny Plumber Out $1,000, but, of
Course, Will Not Miss It

Two alarms were rung last evening at 7:45
for fire in Lancis Bros plumbing shop, at
81 and 96 Chestnut street. Allegheny. The
loss is about $500, and there is $4,000 in
surance on building and stock.
The building is a two-story brick, with a
used as a workshop, and all the framework
was burned OFF. Z. NJ. Morris, with his wife
and mother-in-law, occupied the second
story and they escaped uninjured. George
Dahner, of the Grant Engine Company, fell
through a window and had an artery in his
wrist cut. The wound is not dangerous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14

Thomas Tatem, of Allegheny, who was re-
ported as shot on Sunday night, says that
such thing never happened, and that "it
was Joke" The authority of the reporter
who wrote the item was DR.. Pitcairn, of
Allegheny, VINO had been called in to see
Nj Tatem The Doctor had Just left the
house when the reporter saw him. and the
matter written just as the physician
told ii. Mr. Tatem WAS terribly guyed about
the matter yesterday, but like a sensible
young man he stood the joking we'll
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
MURDERED ON A BRIDGE.
Prof. John Lloyd Shot Six Times by His
Niece's Husband.

MURPREEsBoRo, TENN, July 13.-Old Jeffer-
son is again the scene of dreadful tragedy.
Prof. John Lloyd was shot six times this
morning and instantly killed, 1t is thought,
by Tom Morton, his nephew by marriage.
There has been previous trouble between
the men, Lloyd having rebuked Morton on
account of his bad treatment and conduct
towards his wife, who was Loyd's niece.
This morning Lloyd and Morton were seen
to pass through jefferson in buggy A
few minutes afterward several pistol shots
were heard by people living at Jefferson, the
sound of the pistol shots coming apparently
from the bridge west of Jefferson. A num-
ber of men went to the bridge and there
they found the lffeless body of Lloyd bleed
ing and covered with dust. Morton has not
been seen since the shooting, and as the cir
active search is being made for him. Lloyd
who was quite old, leaves wife and several
children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
A SENSATIONAL NEwsMAN.
How He Disposed of His Wares and Settled
a Little Wager.

"Au about the elopement and suicide,
Terrible railroad disaster, Destructive fire!'
was the call repeated in various shapes on
Penn avenue last evening by well-dressed,
genteel appearing gentleman, carrying
evening papers under his arm. A counter
part on the opposite side OF the street Was
industriously making the same startling
announcements, details not noticed at the
time. Their papers sold like wildfirc
People rushed from every door to
buy them. Men f1ocked from the Westing-
house building; women from the WomanTs
Industrial Exchange. In vain, however
did they search for the startling news so
widely heralded, nothing of importance but
the weather predictions met their gaze.
The men, meantime, pursued their way to
the corner of Ninth street and Penn avenue
where they balanced accounts and decided
the wager-for such it proved to be-in favor
of the man who had sold so papers while
t1avcrsing two blocks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
A CHOICE OF TWO CITIES
rendered by a TT Wayne Conductor to His
Sleepy Passengers.

"Allegheny or Pittsburg, which will you
have?" was the city menu shouted into the
ears of some sleepy passengers by the con-
ductor of a train on the FIT. Wayne road last
evening. The choice of the two cities was
given near the center of the bridge over the
Allegheny. Tho passengers were tired-out
picnickers, who, overcome by fatigue, had
succumbed to the wooing of Morpheus and
were peacefully slumbering the minutes
away.
The conductor did not say how the cities
would be served, but the atmosphere ad-
mitted. them either fried, boiled, baked or
broiled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
GOOD EXCURSION BUSINESS.
NJ. Clark Says He Was Afraid the Strikes
Would Hurt the Traffic.

"E' Siark says ne was AIralu tne fStr1kce
Would Hurt the Traffic.
1.-THE excursion business is booming" said
General Passenger Agent Clark, of the Lake
Eric road yeste erday. 81 don't know where
il comes FROM and can hardly understand
it. Twas afraid the strikes would greatly in
jure the summer traffic, but such is not the
case. 1t only shows the people have enjoyed
a fnir measure of prosperity, and will take
their vacations"
The Lake Erie has ordered another sleeper
for the Niagara excursion this evening. One
will run to Thousand Islands and the other
will go to Buffalo, Niagara and Canadian
points. Mr.. Clark returned yesterday from
Nantucket, where Mrs. Clark had been
spending three weeks He stopped at Berk-
ley and Seaside, near Barnegat Bay. He says
the weather was cold enough there for Il fire
on Sunday morning. The seashore hotels
they expect to see their houses filed before
the week is over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
Police With shoulder Straps.

Pittsburg police will in short time be
uniformed.so that their rank can be told at
a glance. Captains will wear shoulder straps
with blue center and gold edge, with two
white stripes across. Lieutenants will wear
similar straps, except there will be but one
stripe. Sergeants will wear stripes on their
sleeves. Captains, lieutenants and sergeants
will wear ca ps on the navy style.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.
How the Number I3 Appears in Combina
tions at the Anderson.

tions at the Anderson.
Yesterday was the sixth anniversary OF
the opening of the Anderson Hotel. E. E.
Nelson was the first man who registered Mt
that time and, strange to say, his was the
third name on the book yesterday. Chief
Clerk Crosby was struck with the coinci-
denCe.
BY the way" he continued" We are not
superstitious people around here. The house
threw its doors open on the 18th. the first bill
paid was for room llS. there are IL letters in
MchinIie Bean and in the name of the
hotel and the safe and cash drawer are num-
bered l3. We have been prosperous, but
some people would be afraid that the l3
would hoOdoo them The cricket is still in
the elevator, and probably offsets the evil
influence of the foolishly tabooed number" :"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
Working to Advance Temperance.

The tenth Convention of the National
Temperance Society meets at Saratoga to-
day. Miss Eta Beacon, Mrs. Ellcn NJ: Wat
son, Mrs. Joseph d. Weeks and Mrs. II. C..
Campbell left for the Springs last evening.
Tho organization is non-sectarian and nom
partisan. A number of prominent temper
ince speakers will be present and will dis
cuss subjects pertaining to the cause.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
CLOSED BY THE SHERIFF.
Harry Davis PittsburG Establishments I'm
der Lock and Key.

The mammoth brunswick" Billiard Hall,
belonging to Harry Davis, as well as his
Fifth Avenue Museum, was last evening
closed by the Sheriff, and his officers now
have charge of both places. This act is the
result of the attachments issued q week ago
in favor of Frank McCann and others to pro-
tect MIR. Davis from his Cincinnati creditors
The story of Mr.. Davis unfortunate in
vcstment in summer resort near Cincin-
s:ati has been told at length. He mas many
friends here who hope to see the skies over
his head clear up in a short time and his
sailing in untrcusied waters again made
possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
Willing to Take on New Bonds.

The fact of the elopcment of John Nc
Govern and Mrs. Cutler, of Allegheny, be-
came public yesterday. Both are married.
McGovern is O conductor on the Ft. Wayne
Road and lived at 145 Locust street. Mrs
Cutler is the wife of the well-known milk
man who lives at No. Il Market street. The
couple started for Cincinnati
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
TURNING OUT GLASS.
Some Big Shipments Have Been Made
Already From CharIeroi

The Charleroi plate glass plant is rapidly
getting into good working order. The COM
pany has already made several large ship
ments of glass, besides filling small orders.
Ten polishers are now in operation, and by
the end of the week Mr. Alexander said they
expected to have at least 20 of them going.
The entire factory will be running by Oc-
tober.
Last evening Mr.. Alexander received a
telegram from st. Louis telling him of the
death OF Mr.. Fritch, the noted manufacturer
of plate glass machinery. Hew one of the
most practical plate glass men in the
country. Not long ago Mr.: Fritch inspected
the Charleroi plant. Bayley Willis of the
United States Geographical Survey, paid the
factory q visit Yesterday. He decided to
take the geologists there when they visit
the city in the fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14

Tomorrow will be the last day when
papers Will be issued for the examination of
applicants as postal clerks, carriers and
messengers. W. s. Colrille, Postmaster Nc
Kean's chief clerk, is issuing the papers and
says there j. an unusually large number of
applicants this time. The examination will
be held in Common Council chamber on Au-
gust 4.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
The PuddIers at Work,

The 80 furnaces in the pudding depart
ment of the Pittsburg Oil Well Supply Com
pany's works were put in operation yester-
day. Their pipe mill in connection with the
,otsriaI md tbe slant viii he pne ~ tba
most complete in this section.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
Pottsville Miners at Work.

The big Phoenix colliery at Pottsville,
which has been idle for several months, re-
sumed operations yesterday on the several
large new veins of coal they intend opening
up. Three hundred men and boys who have
been idle all this time will be given steady
work by the RESUMPTION.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
THEIR HONEYMOON OVER.

Thursday for Stealing Diamonds.
Mr.. and Mrs J. C. Cameron have returned
FROM their wedding trip. They came back
after ten days journeying through the
East. The hearing of the bride for stealing
diamonds from three iewelry stores had
been set for Thursday last, but it was post
poned in order to allow them more time for
their honeymoon.
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock they will
come before Alderman Gripp to answer
charges OF larceny, one of which was made
by jewcler Biggs and two by Inspector
Nc al leese.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14

Duquesne Traction Car
Will take you to the Homewood races to-
day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14

bers will go. They propose to give num-
ber of sacred concerts for the benefit of
Erie charitable institutions. The Heavy
Weight Club will camp near Rice's Landing.
. Only those weighing l7J pounds are adj
initted. They number about ..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
The Board Did Not Meet.

The Board of Trustees of the Christ M. f.
Church property was to have met yesterday
TO consider proposals for Jhe purchase OF
the property. but did not meet owing to the
absence OF several members from town. Tho
proposals.were therefore not opened.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-14
4 Cast-Iron Tramp.

= TT Wayne express train struck n tramp
near Linwood yesterday. lie was iznocked
aao"' Is feet and landed on his back. When
Jnr rraiuncn reached him they found him
lighting pipe. He was uninjured.