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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
AN OVERTURE FOR PEACE.
delegates From Several Sects to Prepare 8
Petition to All the Powers.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia conference of dele
gates from various Christian churches of
the United States that have accepted the
overture and petition in favor of interna-
tional arbitration, emanating from the Gen
eral Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian
Church. was held here to-day. Delegates
from the Northern and Southern Presby
terian Churches, from Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska
and South Carolina Conferences of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and from the
United Presbyterian and Reformed Episco-
pal Churches were present.
The petition, or overture, which was read
to the meeting it is proposed to address to
the several governments of the Christian
nations of the world advocating the settle
ment of international disputes by peaceful
means A Committee on Correspondence
was appointed to take means to secure the
cooperation Of every Christian denomina-
tion. 1t was also agreed to hold confer
ence in Chicago during the Worlds Fair
The petition will be printed in the language
OF each country to whose Government it is
sent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
How Fires May Be Prevented.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 1.-THE report Of the
grand jury on the Main street fires, in which
Il persons lost their lives. exonerated all
from blame, but recommends changes in
the building law SO as to secure thicker
walls; to prevent the accumulation of fire.
works except in approved receptacles; to
secure fire drill where large numbers of
persons are collected in one building and to
require the gas company to provide some
one to attend fires and shut off the gas from
burning buildings
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
The Citizens Alliance TO Meet.

TOPEKA, Dec. 1.-THE National Citizens
Industrial Alliance has issued call for
general convention, to be held at st. Louis,
February 90 two days before the Industrial
Council convenes. In pursuance to the
National call, W. F. Rlghtnlire. Secretary for
Kansas, has issued call for each assembly
in his State, numbering 200 to elect one
delegate. There is no State organization OF
the Citizens Industrial Alliance, and 1t be-
comes necessary for each organization to
act for itself. After the delegates elected by
the assembly are in session, they will select
25 delegates to represent the Citizens Ma
tional Alliance at the Industrial Council.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
MORE ROYAL MOUTHS TO FEED.
The Prince Of Wales Afraid to Ask Parlia-
ment to Support His Son,

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE corporation of the
city of London to-day voted $500 guineas to
provide wedding present for Prince Albert
Victor of Wales and Princess Victoria Mary
of Teck. 1t has been said that the Prince of
Wales feels hesitancy about asking Pariia-
ment to make grant for tho proper support
of his eldest son after his marriage to Prin-
cess Victoria Mary. and that Parliament
might, in Wow of the great popularity of
the engagement, take the initiative in the
matter and have bill for that purpose
originate In the House.
1t has been suggested in some quarters
that the Lord Mayor of London should open
subscription for n fund for the support Of
the royal couple, but it is not believed that
the Queen or the Prince of Wales would
give their consent to any such means to
raise money. Some of the Radicals who
have, or at least pretend to have, but little
respect for the prerogatiyes of royalty, are
not backward in saying that the country is
already heavily enough taxed to support
the Queen and her numerous relatives and
that Her Majesty could very readily grant
the couple sufficient marriage portion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A Good Demand for PASTORS

SrEUBENvILLE, Dec. II. -[Speciol. The
winter meeting of the Steubenville Presby-
terry adjourned this evening, after two
days session at Mingo Junction. Rev. O. v,
Stewart, of Steubenville, was elected Mod
orator. Rev. DR.. Wallace, of UlrichsviIle.
was dismissed. There are 20 vacant pastor.
ates in the Presbytery, many of them of
long standing, but Offering excellent oppor-
tunities to young ministers. and an effort
will be made to have them fllled this winter.
The next meeting Of the Presbytery will be
in SalineVille,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Social Chatter

Mrs. A. e. ". PAINTER gave luncheon at
the Duquesne Club yesterday.
Mrs. WYLIE n STEVENSON gave a fancy
work party yesterday afternoon.
MRS NEAsE, of Sherman avenue, enter
tanned last night in honor of recently mar
ried niece.
Miss KATE EDNA NEGLEY reminds her
friends that there will be g Christmas Eve
display of goods at 1892 Penn avenue, East
End. A special sale OF pies, cakes, ETC.. is
promised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

IT is unfortunate that the variation of
the weather cannot exceed certain definite
limits, although great efforts in this line
have been made lately. If it could be 200 be-
low zero and 800 above in the shade at the
same moment the effect would be sensa-
tional indeed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A NOTED WAR NURSE DEAD.

Julia Avereil Griffin Passes Away at Mag
ara Falls.
LoCKPoRr, N. Y. Dec. H-[Special. Julia
Avereu Griffin, q noted nurse in the late war
died at her home at Niagara Falls, Yesterday
Miss Griffin was born at Hudson, Colunb bia
County, April 80, 1882. She served as nurse
in the war, was taken prisoner at the battle
of Winchester, but WAS paroled during her
work on the field. She contra cted asthma.
In April, 1888. a special act of Congress was
passed and signed by President Cleveland,
allowing her pension. On Decoration Day,
as the G. A. R. passed her home, the flag was
lowered as a salute to her. She belongs tc a
number of G. A. r. orders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

THF Philadelphia Record says that Texas
will render substantial service to the Ma
tional Democracy by sending Roger Q. Mills
to the United States Senate. 1t would be a
relief to the whole country, regardless of
party, to have Mr.. Mills laid away where his
mouth would be a harmless toy to smuse
the worthy old ladies in the Senate cham
hnr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
THE LAUNCHING OF THE RALEIGH
A Date Set for 1t, and Preparations Are
Actively Being Made.

hctlTeIy being MADE.
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. T7.-[SpeciaL 1-Orders
have been received at the navy yard from
Washington to launch the Raleigh January
10, and all arrangements are being made for
that date. The work of boring the struts
continues, and it is said the shaft will be put
in before she goes overheard. The old Do
minion Line steamer Richmond arrived at
the yard this morning with lot of castings
for the Raleigh from the New York yard,
where the engines Of the ship are being
built.
The battle ship Texas will be launched
during the spring months. and will be placed
at once in the Simpson dry dock, where her
heavy armor will be put on. The travelling
cranes are now being erected around the
dock for that purpose. Both ships could
have been launched a month ago, but, as the
work of construction proceeds just as well
with the ships on the stocks, it is matter of
no difference, and the department is in no
hurry about launching. 1t is thought that
Secretary Tracy and other navy officials will
be present at the launching.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

If the appointment of Stephen B. Elkins
to the War Secretaryshfp is the result of an
understanding between the President and
Nj. Blaine, which is hard to believe, it does
not and cannot interfere with the under
standing the Republican party has with MI
Blaine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

NEW limited mail trains are the order of
the day for Pittsburg The calamitous ex-
perience of some of the expresses suggests
that a popular novelty would be train that
is limited to staying on the track and carry
ing its passengers in safety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
GRADUALLY WAKING UP.
The Michigan Girl Who Has Slept $50
DayS Is Recovering.

DayS IS Recovering.
SroCKBRIDGE, MICH, Dec H.-Mav White
the Ingham township girl who has slept al
most all the time for the past $50 days, seems
to be recovering slowly, although her physi-
clan does not express strong hopes of COM
plete cure.
awaken his patient now, Notwithstanding
it took him five hours to awaken her the
first time. She has been awake eight hours
at Il time during the past week and yester-
day she was awake three hours and As
minutes. During her sleep she had lost over
20 pouhds in weight, ana ten days ago only
weighed so pounds. To-day she weighs 81
pounds, and the doctor believes she will con-
tinue to gain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

RUTLAND, VT, Dec. H.-[Special. 1.-The
Howe Scale Company, of this place, is build
ing scale for the Duchess of Marlboro, to
be used in the bathroom. Tho parts usually
nickel-plated in the fancy scales of that
class will be silver-plated, and it is said to
be the handsomest weighing machine ever
constructed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

MANIACs who go in for crime are not
getting the encouragement they probably
deem they deserve. Norcross distributed
himself instead of Russell Sage, and now
poor Edward NJ. Field, who re-hypothecated
what lovely word-all his friends pos
sessions, is not allowed to retire into cosy
private asylum for a vacation. 1t won't be
worth while for thieves and murderers to
stay in the business if their privileges are
curtailed in this fashion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

The latest fashion news from Paris is that
the civilized world, or the masculine half of
it, is condemned to wear an uglier form of
the high silk hat than any yet invented.
The coming tile is described as stovepipe
hat cut down and sat upon. If it had been
squashed fiat it would have been all right.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
WHY Mexico Wants Reciprocity.

St. Louis Globe-DemC att
There is sort of business revival in
Mexico, and this, doubtless. is one of the
reasons why that country is more anxious
than ever to secure reciprocity with the
JJnitedSStates
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

WHEN Canada hears the news from the
West Indies she will realize that "The EN-
pire'' is not all sacrificing itself on the altar
of loyalty-especially a loyalty that makes
dollars scarce and drives its devotees from
their native land.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

BY way of startling novelty the Phila-
delphia Ledger suggests that the two great
parties fight it out on the tariff issue next
year. These revolutions that start in Phila-
delphia will shock the country to death one
Of these days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
1t Is Only the Night Wind.

Boston News.l
The story that Senator PETER snores is
probably a vile calumny. No doubt it is
only the night wind blowing through his
whiskeys,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

YOUNG Hope, Mrs. Leslie Wilde's ad-
mirer, got into Jail too late. Itwould have
been a splendid free ad for her had it only
happened while she was swinging around
the lecture platforms
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Chicago Suffers Like Pittsburp

Chicago Times.l
On rainy day the smoke nuisance is un-
bearable. The air gets thick enough to chop
with Ratchet, while the streets are fluid
enough to be picked up by pump.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

HARRISON and Morton and Harrison and
Elkins are the latest tante-convention tickets
The boomers propose, but, fortunately, the
delegates dispose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

TWELVE baseball clubs will doubtless
run the national game into the ground, and
that's why the scheme of the magnates
should be encouraged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

RUSSELL HARRISON has endorsed the
Presidents message editorially in the
Helena Journal. That should be reward
enough for any proud parent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

HENRY IRVING announces that he has
confidence still in the British drama. Won
der whether the British drama rectprocates?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Eussia's Poor Have a Hard Time.

What with smallpox. typhus, influenza,
famine and czarisn, the troubles of the
poor Russians come along, not singly, but in
bsttalions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

SILENCE means consent, except in the
case of MI. Blaine. A little yes or no would
be appreciated now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

NATHAN B. GoFF is for Harrison-and
Harrison knew it before he made n. B. G. a
Circuit Judge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
LIVE WASHINGTON WAITS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec H.-Stephen
B. Elkins. who was to-day nominated secre-
tary of War to succeed Secretary Proctor,
was born in Perry county, O., September
26 1s4l. He removed to Missouri when very
young, was graduated at the Missouri Uni
versfty in 1860, and studied law. He served
in 1928 as captain in the Seventy-seventh
Missouri Regiment and in the latter year
went to New Mexico, where he was admitted
to the bar in 1864. He also engaged in min
ing and stock raising there, and accumu-
lated a fortune. He was q member of the
Territorial Legislature in 1865. Attorney
General of the Territory in 1859 and United
States Attorney in 1902. He was then
elected delegate to Congress- and served
two terms. from 1873 to 1877. Mr.. Elkins was
mittee from 1872 to 1884. He took an active
part in the Chicago Convention of 1884 that
nominated j. G. Blaine for the Presidency,
and earnestly supported him in the cam
vass. Since 1884 Mr.. Elkins has devoted all
of his energies co the development of his
extensive coal, railroad and timber inter-
ests In West Virginia. in which he has taken
a deep interest. He spends good portion
of his time there, but makes frequent busi-
ness trips to New York where he also has
business interests. Mr.. Elkins has been for
some time the President Of the West Vir-
ginia Central Railroad Company, position
he still holds. He is a son-in-law of ex-Sen-
ator Henry G. Davis, who represented West
Virginia in the Senate for several years.
His nomidation was to-day referred by the
Senate to the Committee on Military At
fairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

THE Senate, in executive session to-day,
confirmed large number of recess nomina-
tions, but owing to the failure to adopt the
usual notice of confirmation to be subject to
the Presidents confirmation, the list was
not made public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

THE President to-day appointed Elbert
B. Monroe, of Connecticut, to be q member
of the Board of Indian Commissioners, vice
John Charlton, resigned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

IT is impossible at this time to obtain an
official interview of any kind in regard to
reports that the President has decided to
issue proclamation in a few days RESTORING
the duties on sugar, molasses, coffee, hides,
ETC., imported from the countries that have
not negotiated reciprocity treaties with the
Mckinley tariff act Government officials
dismiss all inquiries with the simple state
ment that the report is altogether unauthor-
lied 1t is expected that an official an
nouncement on the subject will be made in
few days. The action said to be contem-
plated is authorized by Section Of the Nc
Kinley act.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

The Clerk of the House has made the fol-
lowing appointments: William Mohler,
Newspaper Clerk, vice William G. Daniels:
George B. Parsons of Illinois. Enrolling
Clerk, vice Charles r. McKenney; and j.
Frank Snyder, of Pennsylvania, Disbursing
Clerk vice E. c. OBrien
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-07-30
PORTER WANTS A PLUM,
The Census Man fter Fat Position IL
the Worlds Fair.

The Census Man After a Fat Position in
the Worlds Fair.
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram, July 28.--
Bob Porter, census man. is now after fat
position in the worlds fair machinery.
The reported s]ipshod manner in which
the worlds fair is being run, with large
salaries, nothing accomplished and gen.
eral tumble of everything connected with
it, together with the reports that a large
amount of money is being seuandered,
tempts the census botcher to look for a
place, as he would no doubt be at home IN
something OF that kind. Porter asks first
for the position Of chief of the board of
awards, and what snap that would be, as
many a concern is looking Tor an endorse
ment by having the highest prize OF medal
from the worlds fair. Ii Robert fails to
get the awarding job he wants to get the
chairmanshiD of the committee of manu-
features. a place where his peculiar high
tariff talent will be utilized by the barons
to their mutual benefit.
The census job is almost over; the money
has played out, and the head of that gro
tesque affair is looking for something
equally as lucrative. If any one thinks
that Bob Porter is in this country for his
health he is mistaken.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-07-30
THERE'S NOTHING IN 1T.
More Denials of the Story That Nettle
Tvko ID

More Denials of the Story That Nettle..
tom Intended to Resign.
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram, July %.
An effort has been made to show that
there was great deal of friction between
Secretary Foster and Assistant Secretary
Nettleton. In fact, 1t has gone so far that
reports have been published that the assist
ant secretary was going to resign. 10 the
PIONEER PRESS correspondent Gen. Nettle-
ton said
There is not word of truth in the statements
that there is any friction between the secretary
and myself We are on as good terms when
Secretary Window was at the head OF the de-
partment. l have no intention Of resigning and
going into private business.
The Evening Star explains how some of
the rumors We're started in the following:
There appears to be a mistake in the story
which has been published that Assistant secre-
tary Nettleton intends to resign because be was
not permitted to appoint his son private secre.
tary. Mr.. Nettletons son is eight years old,
altogether too young for the place. Mr.. Nettle-
ton, therefore, is not i'll any complications on
the appointment OF his son. The men involved
in that are Treasurer Nebecker and Assistant
secresary crounss Mr. Crounse Appointed his
made similar provision for his son. In each
case the secretary refused to confirm the ap-
pointment. Then a brilliant idea occurred to
ers and. Mr. Nebecker appointed Mr..
Crounse's son. This deal Was not satisfactory
to Mr. Foster and the two sons still out. or
at least are not drawing pay from the govern
ment. 1t is not supposed that either Mr..
Nebecker or Mr.. Crounse will resign in disap-
pontment.
Mr.. Foster says:
There is absolutely nothing in the story that
there is any misunderstanding between Assist
ant Secretary Nettleton and his superiors, and
the rumor of his contemplated resignation on
account OF any grievance is news to me. All my
associations with Mr.. Nettleton have been Of
the most friendly character, and if he should
leave the service it would not be for any Of the
reasons claimed.
All OF this discussion about friction in
the treasury departm ent has arisen on as-
count OF the recent action of Superintend-
ent of immigration Owen ''deciding" that
labor for tin plate factories could be i'm
ported under contract. The fact is that
Owens alleged decision amounts to moth
ing all. 1t will need the sanction of the
secretary of the treasury or one of his as
sistants acting for him before it would be a
decision. Both Foster and Nettleton arc
displeased with the action of Owen, and it
is quite likely that he will be turned down
in the matter before long. The men who
want to import contract labor will have to
prove that the tin plate industry is notes
| tablished and that the labor cannot be
performed by American workmen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-07-30

5e3All night, s he says, 1--WE were kept
awake, more or less, by three lions
serenading us, and the carriers had
enough to do to keep their bivouac
fires burning. I, however, got good
nights rest. Next morning, when
passing through clump Of long, seedy
grass, heard distinctly in front the
low angry growl OF lion. The man
who was before me stopped, saying it
was q buffalo, and asked for my gun
that he might shoot it. l urged him
to push on, and tried to prevent the
three boys from stopping; but it was
too late to avoid the brute's charge.
The lion made straight at the lad
who was carryingmy hat and blanket.
| ran back and succeeded in intercept
ing the lion, SO that, in his spring, he
fell short a few feet from his intended
victim and alighted before my very
face. The man and three boys drop
ped their loads and were off like deer,
leaving me alone. raised my rife,
aimed, and the cartridge failed to ex-
plode. To my horror, the lion ap-
preached deliberately, and, while, I
stood like statue, petrifed with ter
ror, he shifted me all over like a. great
dog, and then droppinghis tail walked
away slowly, leaving me unframed,
although SO weak from fear that, for
an hour afterwards, I shook like one
in an ague."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-07-30
FORTY-THREE KILLED.
The Official List of Casualties Resulting
From the Wreck in France,

The Official List of Casualties Resulting
From the Wreck in France.
PARIS, July 28.-Official reports received
from St. Mande, near Vincennes, the scene
of the collision between the two excursion
trains loaded with passengers returning
from musical festival at Fontenoy, show
that forty-three people were killed and that
one hundred and four people were injured
by the accident. Six persons died after be-
ing extricated from the ruins.
Many of the unfortunate people 1mpris-
oned beneath the wreck Of the railroad cars
were drowned, while partly roasted, by the
hremen who We're summoned to the scene
Forty minutes elapsed before the firemen
We're able to obtain water but when thew
did so they, poured torrents upon the wreck
and seemed to be utterly unaware of the
fact that they were drowning the people
they were attempting to rescue.
To-day the town hall Of St. Mande pre-
sented fearful spectacle. The blackened
bodies of the dead lie in rows upon the
floor and upon tables in that bull ding. In
some cases the remains are but little more
than heaps of cinders intermixed with por-
tons of limbs and fragment CT other parts
of what were but short time ago human
beings laughing, chatting and singing in
jovial contentment, One pile of charred
limbs and human cinders was especially
unidentified and unconnected bodies placed
in heap.
Among the in ured sent to the hospital a
number died Immediately after admission.
and many are expected to succumb. Many
causes are g. ven for the disaster, and
charges are made that it was the work of
wreckerS, but nothing definite is known.