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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22

her husband, and she told him that it was
none of his business, at which GilkinSon
sIid TO me, II this is the kind of a woman
We had to deal with, go ahead and serve the
warrants I then told Mrs Fitzsimmons
that ] was an officer and had n warrant for
tire arrest of her husband also warrant to
search the house. The defendant replied that
could not search the house, and tried to
close the door with her left hand ! rushed
past her into the house Mrs FitZsfmmous
then demanded my authority, and as
reached in my pocket to produce the war
rant there was shot fired. the bullet strik-
ing me on the forehead and glancingoff The
shot WAS fired from the bedroom about five
feet away, and for a moment l was stunned,
but soon recovered and saw q man in the
bedroom with revolver in each hand.
r-rRrn ROTH HIS Pr,-nr ,-rnc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22

the satchei was that had seen, and she said
there had been none there. 1 asked her
where F1tzsimmons was She replied, ''Oh,
my God! think he's dead. He is shot full
of holes"
1 then sent Mrs. Fitzsimmons under arrest
TO Mckeesport. The struggle occurred be-
tween $3.50 and O'clock and it was o'clock
when L went back TO the house. 1 have
made some experiments and found that an
ordinary conversation could be heard all
over the house,
The witness next exhibited the clothes
worn by him on the day of the murder and
they contained no less than a dozen bullet
holes.
On cross-eKamination Mr.. Murphy said
that he had never seen Fitzsimmons or his
wife before the day of the shooting; Fitz-
simmons was in his underclothing, with a
white shirt on, and his hair was wet, as
though it had just been combed The wit
ness stuck closely TO his story and refused
to be cornered by Mr.. Marshalls questions.
Magistrate Gripp and Squire McMasters
both testified to the warrants given to De-
rective Murphy as being issued by them on
or about the 2lSt of last March.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
PREsBYTERIANs AGAIN AT WORK.
Ministers Resume Their Weekly Discus
sions After q Vacation

sions After Vacation.
The Presbyterian Ministerial Association
held its first regular session since June YES
terday morning. There was not large at
tendance. An election of officers for the en-
suing six months resulted as follows: Rev.
Seth r. Gordon, president; Rev.W. A. Jones,
vice president; Rev. Charles A. Clark, secre-
tary and treasurer. For members of the Ex-
ecutive Committee: Rev. DR.. R. S. Holmes
Rev. II. H. Stiles and Rev. J. A. Boyden.
After few moments consultation the Ex-
ecutive Committe announced programme
for the next two Monday meetings, which,
If they secured the consent of the proposed
speakers, would undoubtedly attract q large
attendance and be as follows: For next Mon
day, Rev. Dr. j. P. Z. Kumler, to address the
association, and give them the benefit of his
views on chapter iii of the Confession of
George I. Purves, to reply and set forth his
views on the same chapter and point, 1t is
the purpose to have these gentlemen conflne
themselves closely TO the single point or
question of preterition, which, in cafyinistic
theology is "the doctrine that God having
elected to everlasting life such as should be
saved passed over the Others"
1t was stated yesterday that q very distin-
guished doctor of divinity, who recently re-
ceived his title from Lafayette College, re-
marked that if DR.. Kumler, OF any other di-
vine, can show how there can be election
without preterition, he would buy him a new
hat. The New York Observer, in its last issue.
is authority for the statement that Dr. Kum
ler's church at East Liberty is one of the nine
Presbyterian churches in this country with
a membership of between 800 and 600
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
STANDARD PLATE GLASS AFFAIRS.
To-Day's Scheduled Meeting at Butler Ex-
pected to Be Adjourned in Short Order,


pected to Be Adjourned in Short Order.
Before the Standard Plate Glass Company
got into the hands of a receiver, and while
it was yet supposed by the public to be free
from financial impediments, a meeting was
appointed for to-day, September %, to con-
slider an increase of the capital stock from
$50 900 to $, 900 OOO The directors of the com.
pany represented that it was a paving insti.
tuition; in fact per cent dividends were de-
clared by them regularly during the year;
but that an Indebtedness of about S250O
had been incurred in making improvements.
1t was to meet this Indebtedness that the
issue of the stock was proposed.
Inquiry yesterday developed that there
was very little probability of the meeting
to-day amounting to anything. 1t is called
for Butler, where the works are, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon. Most of the stock is held
in PittsbuTg, and the average Pittsburger
will not delight in the project of having to
catch train at O'Clock in the morning
from the Western depot At the same time
there continues decidedly growing inter-
est both among creditors and stockholders
in the affairs of the company. 1t is likely,
therefore, that the management represent
ing at once the directory and receiyersbin
will arrange to-day for a future meeting at
Pittsburg, at which all interested in the
company can ascertain its exact status
One of the points which lend interest to
such meeting is the contention that if the
! $50 900 of stock had been paid up cash in
the first place, the company would now be
free from debt and a handsomely paying in
stitution.
J. II. Sterrett. Pittsburg attorney for the
Standard Plate Glass Company, said vestar-
day that the meeting for to-day was called
60 days ago. 1t is required by law that Il
meeting of this kind shall be set thus far in
advance, and as the directors are not vet
prepared to take action in regard to increas-
ing the capitalization, to-day's meeting will
be adjourned to some specified time in the
near future.
William steinwRy, of the Third National
Bank, said the meeting would convene and
then adjourn to meet at an early date, as, if
the meeting were allowed to 90 by default,
another 6Oday notice would be necessary.
The adjournment of this meeting, and the
postponement of the sale of 600 shares of
Chambers & Mckee Plate Glass Company
stock, which was TO have taken place yes
terday, led many to suppose that settle
ment of James A. Chambers affairs was
under way. Mr.. Chambers could not be
found, but his attorney, J. Scott Ferguson,
said the sale had been postponed and would
probably not take place at all. Further
than this he refused to be quoted, saying he
would not be able to go into further details
without disclosing matters which it was
necessary to keep private for the present.
Major W. G. McCandless, the assignee, said
the sale OF the 800 shares of Chambers
Mckee stock had been adjourned indefiin-
itely, and that the stock would not be sold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Employing Printers Fully Organized.

Alta meeting of the employing job printers
held yesterday it was reported that 80 firms
had determined not to sign the scale nor ac-
cede to the demands of Typographical Union
No. Z. Similar action was taken in reference
to the Pressmen's Union demand for reduc-
ton of six hours per week and other
changes. A permanent union was adopted
The officers are as follows: President, Joseph
Eichbaum; First Vice President, T. Sproul,
of Myers, Shinkle & Co.; Second Vice Presi-
dent, John Ogden, of Allegheny; Secretary,
A. H. Holiday, of Best & Co.; Treasurer,
Percy F. Smith: Executive Committee, H
c. Johnston, of W. G. Johnston & Co.; W. j.
Rothwieler, of the Pittsburg Printing
Company; Will Kerr, of Murdock, Kerr
& Co; John l. Shaw, of Shaw Bros, and W.
L. Mccullough, of the Duquesne Printing
Company. The association adjourned to
meet again on Wednesday, September 30, at
2P. M. to adopt constitution and bylaws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
MASSING THEIR FORCES.
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEAGUE PRES
IDENCY ON THE GROUND.

Congressman Robinson Rolls Up His Sleeves
the Aspirants Keeping Open House
They All See Victory.
SCRANTON, Sept. I'll Special. Local
preparations for the Convention of State
Leagus Republican Clubs, to be held in
this city Wednesday, are now complete, and
headquarters of the three principal candi-
dates for the presidency are now open. Sen
ator Robinson was the first to arrive, reach
ing Scranton at noon, having spent the night
in Wilkesbarre, where he was rendered an
informal reception. After dinner Robinson
opened up his headquarters in two hand
some parlors on the first floor of the Wyom-
ing. These are the same rooms occupied by
ex-senator Wallace during the Democratic
convention last year.
Ex-Sherift McCandless and President
Ford, Of the Pittsburg Common Council, are
the only "Smoky City" men in town. They
also arrived at noon and are now nursing
the Dalzell boom. They have secured
handsome front parlor at the Wyoming
Major Warren's headquarters were also
opened this afternoon, but he had few Wis
itors. Congressman Robinson's headquar-
ters were thronged with visitors during the
entire afternoon. In shirt sleeves and neg
igee attire, he warmly welcomed all his
callers who included:the mos. appointment of
local Republican workers.
Major Stuart, of Philadelphia, the retiring
president of the league, arrived this after
noon, accompanied by his private secretary,
intimate friends, and a dozen prominent
newspaper men. They were met at the
depot by Mayor Fellows, many prominent
Republicans, the escort club and Bauer's
Band and conveyed to the Wyoming in car
riages. Preparations are under way to re-
ce1ve the Philadelphia and PittSburg dele
gates tomorrow. Accommodations have
been provided for vast number of visitors,
but if the mushroom clubs delegations prove
as numerous as the local organizations have
been led to expect. the armory will not ac-
commodate all.
Congressman Robinson, when interviewed
this afternoon, said that his fight was on,
whether the mushroom clubs we're admitted
or not. However, he took the stand that
they should not be admitted, as it made
farce of the whole affair. Major Warren is
not admitted he will have the controlling
votes of the convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
THE WORKERS ALSO PROTEST.
| L. A. 500 Objects to the Statements Made
by Governor Campbell.

L. A. 500 Objects to the Statements Made
by Governor Campbell.
The Window Glass Workers Association,
at their last meeting, rebuked Governor
Campbell for the statement in his Sidney
speech as effectually as their employers. A
motion was regularly put and passed that a
committee, consisting of Messrs. Campbell,
Hammett and Eberhart, prepare an answer
on behalf of the association. This commit
tee reviews the condition of the trade since
1888 and says:
"There never has been, since the forma-
tion of L.. A. 800, a reduction in wages from Is
to 20 per cent, as stated by Governor Camp
bell. Pending the Mills bill the manufactur-
erS refused to settle the wage scale unless
clause was put in the agreement that if the
tariff was reduced there should be reduc-
tion in wages. The fact is recognized that
when the tariff has been cut down wages go
down, and advance when the tariff advances.
Window glass workers have always stood
solid for protection, believing that proteo-
tive tariff is a factor in maintaining a higher
rate of wages than a low tariff. We there
fore denounce any and all parties who make
false statements in relation to tariff laws to
mislead the people. Governor Campbell has
either deliberately made those false state
ments in order to capture votes or he has
been misinformed as to facts"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
ANOTHER STRIKE BROKEN.
Some of Oliver & Roberts Men Reported as
Offering Reduction.

Some of Oliver & Roberts Men Reported as
Offering Reduction.
The strike at Oliver & Roberts Twenty
sixth street steel plant may be arranged
within day or two. 1t has been in progress
since June 80, on the refusal of the firm to
accept the new scale. So far from accepting
the new scale, the firm took the position
that 20 per cent reduction on the old scale
would about fix matters. The men took an
other view. They thought that the Carnegie
scale of $26 90 as a minimum rate would an
swer The firm could not see it that way
particularly since blooms are selling nova
days at about $25.
The men-met last week and decided to Of
fer to accept 10 per cent reduction on last
years scale; so it was reported last night.
Information on this matter was lately re-
Quested at Amalgamated headquarters, but
unsuccessfully. Oliver & Roberts have been
keeping their plant very jealousy guarded
since their men struck, and there has been
much conjecturing as to what was going on
behind the high fence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
An Alleged Case of Cruelty.

Complaint was made to the Anti-Cruelty
Society last week that six small children
were being neglected at No. IL Walnut
street. The case was investigated by Agent
J. A. Sweeney, who says he found things in
a pitable plight. The father, mother and
six children live in room about l0xl2 feet.
Sweeny says there were two young men in
the room, who gave no plausible reason for
being there. Owing to their poverty the
they had better take more care Of their heir
children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
WILL GIVE BERLIN TIME.

He Has Twenty-four Hours to Make An
swer to Any Charges Brought Against
Him-PreIiminary Meeting of the Prison
Board To-Day.
The Quarterly Committee of the Prison
Board has finished its investigation of the
Fitzsimmons escape. The board will
hold a meeting at IL o'clock to-day
and the report of the committee
will be presented. The latter body
completed its work yesterday morning and
asked for meeting of the Board at once.
This was refused because Judge Ewing,
President of the Board, was busy with the
trial of Mrs. FitzsimmonS and did
not wish to be disturbed. Although
the trial will not be concluded he will be
ready to attend the meeting to-day. 1t was
at first thought that the board could con-
slider and act on the report at one meeting,
but this has been found to be wrong.
To-day's meeting will be but preliminary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
GREAT BARGAINS,

being offered much below their actual
present value:
LADIES FAST BLACK COTTON
HOSE,
Double heel and toe, French feet, at
IS CENTS A PAIR.
Ladies Fast Black Cotton Hose,
same as above, With extra high spliced
double heel and sole, at
35c A PAIR
Ladies Fast Black Cotton Hose,
double fleece lined, our celebrated
"Stag Head" brand, at
z5c, 35c, 45c AND soc PAIR.
Ladies Black Wool Hose, extra
quality, 25c pair; ribbed at 35c and
soc pair.
Ladies Unbleacbed Fleece-Lined
Cotton Hose (double-Aeeced) at
a5c, CSC, 45c, soc PAIR, ALL
EXTRA SPECIAL VALUES. /
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Slight Difficulty at shoenberger's.

There is reported to be slight difficulty
in Shoenberger's on the score of rate for
heating slabs for timed plate making. The
firm has lately arranged to supply slabs "A
inches wide and about L-inch thick to
timed platemakers, so dispensing with the
necessity of the latter manufacturers put
ting in steel plant. The men at these heat
ing furnaces wanted 65 cents a ton, and the
firm thinks 35 is enough.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Love Meets Love and Peace Follows.

Love ever finds way" and this is true
of the principals in the celebrated Love di-
vorce case. The bridge between them was
spanned last Friday and they are now living
together in Wilmerding, their happiness
Stevens. There was to have been a hearing
in the case yesterday before Attorney Sulli-
van. The witnesses appeared and there
came note from the principals stating that
they had settled all differences, and that the
suit would have to be dropped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
PHILADELPHIANs MOVING.
They VIII Be Well Represented at the
Scranton Meeting.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2l.-[SpeciuL l-From
appearances there will be very large repre-
sentation from this city in attendance upon
the convention of Republican clubs at
Scranton on Wednesday. A number of
leading delegates left this afternoon as the
advance guard, among whom were ex-Col-
lector of Internal Revenue. David Martin,
Select Councilman James L. Miles and Mag
istrate Ahern. The main body of delegates
will not leave till tomorrow afternoon or
evening" They will be headed by Magis-
trate Hackett, and will be accompanied by
the Weccacoe Band.
Mayor Edwin S. Stuart, President of the
State League of Republican Clubs and his
secretaries, with half dozen representa-
tives of Philadelphia newspapers and few
invited guests, left this morning for the con-
yentiOn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
KLEBERS' FAMOUS MUSICAL INsTRU-
MENTS,
AtH. Kleber & Bros, 5O6 Wood S,

AI H. HAIoDeT u H1r O' >, OVV "UOu ots
1t is well-known fact that Klebers'
music house has always been and is to-day
the home of the leading makes of pianos
and organs; for where can you find such
splendid instruments as the Steinway, the
Conover and the Opera pianos, or the newly
invented seven-octave piano-organs; organs
combining the advantages of both organ and
piano? or the glorious Vocation church
organs? Klebers' is the place where the
buyer can save money. He can feel sure of
getting only the very first quality of pianos
and organs. The prices asked for them are
exceedingly low. Don't be persuaded to
go to some other dealer and pay tirst-class
price for second-class instrument. Every
instrument in Klebers' store is fully war
ranted for 8 years, and the reputation OF
the house for fair dealing is known all over
this country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
home was situated. He told just how
the country road wound round the house.
REFUSED TO MEET THE OFFICERS.

home was situated. He told just how
the country road wound round the house.
REFUSED TO MEET THE OFFICERS.
From this it is the intention of the prose
cution to prove that both the robber ana his
wife had seen the officers and had armed
themselves preparatory for fight In fact
Burleigh claimed the door opened before
the officers reached it, He then stated that
Mrs. EitzsimmonS and her little oaughter
went out to meet them.
But at this point there was break IN the
address Every eye was turned on tine ac-
cused woman. Throughout the entire day
her features had not relaxed for an instant
except mayhaps when her eyes caught those
of her daughters But when her child was
mentioned she darted a fierce look at the
Prosecuting Attorney and then a supplicat-
ing one at Major Montooth, while she softly
said:
My God! can't my poor babe be spared
Then the attorney continued and accused
Mrs FitZsimmonS of having a revolver con-
ccaled under her apron and that in closing
the door she reached clear across with her
left hand to close the door, although the
door was on the right side. He further said
il would be proven that FitZSimmons stood
in the doorway of the next room with re-
volver in either hand. His first shot struck
Murphy. Then Mrs. FitZsimmons fired the
shot taking effect in Gilkinson's arm. Then
a that detective plunged forward Fitz-
simmons emptied both pistols into his tenn
PIE.
SHE DENIES ONE STRONG POINT
Again when Burleigh accused the defend
ant rf having said during the fight you've
got one. nov Kill the other she looked at
her attorney and shook her head. Burleigh
closed with a demand for a verdict of muir
der in the first degree.
DT. !. Guy McCandless, who held the post
mCrtem. stated that Gilkmson had wound
in the head and in the arm.
Detective P. J. Murphy then took the
! 4 a.. e1,. nrnfg,
and the trip to the house on the afternoon
Of March 2L Then he said: I'VE started
for Bull's run which is about Il miles from
Mcheesport. The house occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. FitzSimmons was in ravine
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
FIRED BOTH HIS REvoLvERs.
81 rushed into the room, and at the $.

time u ! | kin son
rushed in, in a stoop.
ing position, when
the man placed both
revolvers at his fore
head and fired both
at the same time,
and at the same in
slant q third shot
was fired. l saw
Gilkinson reel and
fall on the fioornear
the fireplace. L then
pulled my revolver,
and shots were eX-
changed. ] then got
close enough and
.gra b bed Fitzsim-
mons, gIrasping him
by the hand which
held the pistol. We
tussled about for
awhile and / threw
him. and while we
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Necessary to Spread Ont.

The trustees of Jefferson Academy met
Yesterday at Canonsburg. On account of
the largely increased attendance they found
it necessary TO enlarge the facilities for the
accommodation of students. Attorney N
w. Shafer, one OF the trustees, SAYS the
academy has succeeded far beyond their
expectations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
The CONSPIRACY Suit.

Papers have been prepared in the suit by
Thomas Buchanan, representing the Brick
layers Union, against members of the
Builders Exchange. Particulars of this suit
have been mentioned in these columns The
damages are placed at 5000 for alleged con-
spiracy by the defendants to prevent the
plaintiff from following his trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Indian Summers Long Reign.

The weather yesterday was almost torrid.
Many a man was seen on the streets perspir-
ing freely because he didn't dare to remove
the heavy clothing lately put on in anticipa-
tion of autumn weather. About as many
others were prepared for colds and chills If
there should be a sudden change The worst
of it all is that the weather clerk can't tell
when it will get cooler
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
,IeMel Garnifures.

Exquisite effects in moonstone and emer-
aid, set in gold and silver entirely, exceed
ingly striking, to be seen in our trimming
department. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S.
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
FREE RIDES FOR ALL.
No Lack of Railroad Tickets for Men
Who Want to Travel in the
Direction of Scranton.
T0ADST00LS LEAVE PITTSBURG,
And the Mushrooms Prepare to Follow
Their Example Bright and Early
This Morning.
BOTH SIDES EXPRESS CONFIDENCE.
Scenes of Hilaty at the Depot on the Departure Of
Delegates
T0ADSTOOLS LEAVE PITTSBURG,
BOTH SIDES EXPRESS CONFIDENCE.
Scenes of Hlarty at the Depot on the Departure Of
Delegates

HE contest for the
presidency of t h e
Republican League
has developed a
species of politics
entirely new to the
scientific worl d.
Both sides have i'm
agined the party at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
HOSIERY.
FOR
Ladies and Children.

Our Fall and Winter Importations
now complete and on sale. The as
sortment includes all the most desira-
BILE and well-known staple makes,
selected with especial care to wearing
qualities and absolutely fast colors.
The following special lots are un-
questionably
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22

The largest assortment and best values
are to be seen in our stores in black, natural,
fancy combination and evening shades.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
R09-6N Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22

French Cashmeres-461 1ncll-On1y 60 Cents,
And other special values in our big, busy
dress goods department.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22

ANGoSTURA BITTERS are the most effica
cious stimulant to excite the appetite.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-22
Exposition Visitors.

Lies, the popular and reliable photo
grapher, will make you good cabinet photos
at 81 80 per doz. See him, 10 and IL Sixth
street, directly opposite new Alvin Theater.
TThSu