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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
LIVELY LITTLE TILTS.

|sInteresting Meeting of an Allegheny Coun-
ell Committee-City Hall TO Be Re
paired at q Cost of $50, O,OOO-Some Re
form Measures Adopted.
The meeting of the sub-Property Com
mittee of the Committee on Public Works,
of Allegheny, last night was enlivened
somewhat by a tilt among the members.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
Koehler, and the first business taken up
was the question of releasing different
houses located on city property. 1t was re-
ported that the Allegheny Heating Com
pany, which has building located on city
property at the north end of the Sixth
street bridge, had refused to pay the in
creased rent asked by the city. 1t was
recommended that the Controller take the
necessary steps to procure the rent.
Mr.. Lowe suggested that the Chief OF
Public Safety be asked to have all bill
boards removed and kept away from the
fences about City Hail. This suggestion
was adopted.
Chairman Koehler called in the new mar
ket clerk, John Francis, and began a cross
examination relative to his duties. Mr..
Rippey interposed an objection to this
method of procedure, saying that Mr..
Il
to the Chief of Public Works and that
official was responsible to the committee
and not the subordinate.
Chairman Koehler claimed that his ex-
animation was only to bring out certain
things which would show that the market
clerk was overworked and should be reme-
died. Mr.. w. NJ. Kennedy agreed with the
Chairman.
Mr. Wertheimer said that the committee
was trying to rule and regulate the en-
ployes of the Department of Public Works
and this was not right, and Mr.. Francis was
asked no further questions. Chief Ehlers,
however. did explain that he had laid down
a set of rules for the market clerk to fol-
low:
The question of remodeling City Hall
was next taken up and the plans prepared
by Chief Ehlers, embracing a cost of $780,
900, were adopted. The Chief was ordered
to employ an architect to make out the
specifications and then to advertise for
bids.
On motion of Mr.. Wertheimer the Chief
was instructed to advertise for bids for
painting the Market House, and the sug
gestiOn of Mr.. Lowe, that the work be done
by union painters, was adopted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
SNAP SHOTS AT LOCAL NEWS.

A CHIMNEY fire IN a house on South Twenty
fifth street caused an alarm from station l53
about l230 this morning.
THE Coroner's jury in the case of Edward
McGarvey, killed on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at Lawrenceville, rendered a verdict
yesterday of accidental death.
REV. JOHN HOLIDAY, of this city, who had
been in attendance at the Allegheny NJ. E.
Conference in Johnstown, is lying seriously
ill ut the home of d. B. Parker, in the latter
place. His wife is constantly at his bedside.
CAR No. %, Of the Birmingham Traction
line, ran into cart belonging to W. A.
Nimick at South Eighth and Carson streets
yesterday and wrecked the cart ana the
front of the car. the collision was caused
by the driver of the cart falling to notice
the car in time to get out of the way.
The Haydn Mandolin Orchestra, with A.
d. Liefeld as leader and Frederic Lane as
baritone soloist, will assist Prot. Ecker at
the siXty-ninth free organ recital in Carne-
ME Hall this afternoon. Prof. Ecker's chief
selections will be from Breeeman, Suppe
HandeI and Eilenberg. The programme is
an elaborate one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
MILLS WORKING FOR OFFICE.
General Warner Says He Is stumping Ohio
for the speakership.


General A j. Warner, of Marietta, O.,
the well-known Democratic politician and
ex-Congressman, was at the Seventh Ave-
nue. Hotel yesterday. He has unbounded
confidence in Campbell's ability to carry
the State, and will not hear of Mckinley
having even fighting chance. He admits
that Campbell was favored in securing re-
ply to Mckinley in the forthcoming joint
debate, and believes he will leave his op-
ponent without any ground to stand on.
Referring to Mills speech, the General
was not ut first disposed to express his
opinion of that oration in unstinted phrase,
but checking himself he said: "Well, l
will commit myself to this believe that
Mills is carrying on the campaign in Ohio
more for his personal ends that for Camp
bells success. believe that he is using
the opportunity to further his canvas for
the Speakership, for the political effect
Ohio support may have on New York. That
is Mills object in stumping Ohio, and not
any desire to see Campbell elected. To my
mind, the man for Speaker is Crisp, OF
Georgia, man of judicial mind and capa-
BILE.
General Warner said he would take the
stump himself at Coshocton, October 8. He
said his chief efforts would be directed
against Sherman on the silver question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
QUEBEC THREATENS REVOLUTION.
Secession and Annexation Hinted at IL Ang
ers Tries to Dust Mercier.

Secession and Annexation Hinted at If Ang-
ers Tries to Dust Mercier.
QUEBEC, Sept. 25.-Lieutenant Governor
Anglers, who is said to be harassing his
ministers into doing something that will
warrant him in dismissing them, to-day de-
manded that the Government name public
accuser or prosecutor to conduct the case
against the ministers before the Royal
Commission, and refused to allow. their
claim to be represented by counsel at the
investigation.
The widest rumors are current with re-
gard to Premier Mercier's intentions in the
event of dismissal. 1t is said that he will
take no dismissal from Anglers; that he will
remain in Office and defy him; that he will
call together his supporters, who are large
majority of the Legislature, and adopt reso-
lutions or take some other proceeding CEN
sur1ng the Lieutenant Governor and call
ing upon the Governor General to remove
him at once. Otherwise this province will
declare itself out of the confederation and
take the consequences, which may lead to
annexation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
HEAVY TRAFFIC LOOKED FOB.
Mr.. Blanchard Says Roads Must Soon Pre-
pare for the Worlds Fair.

Mr.. Blanchard Says Roads Must Soon Pre-
pare for the Worlds Fair.
Railroad Commissioner George L. Blan-
chard was a passenger on the limited last
night He was returning to Chicago from o
sojourn in the East, and had not, he said,
taken interest in railroad matters for some
time. He said that railroad property gen.
orally was in good condition, and the roads
could not but have prosperous time In a
year of such fruitful harvests. He expected
that the roads, especially those running
into Chicago, would soon begin to prepare
for the heavy traffic incidental to the
Worlds Fair. Mr.. Blanchard had heard
no railroad news of Importance. He said
the report of the Vanderbilts obtaining pos
session of the Union Pacific was all nom
sense.
j. S. Runnells, general counsel Of the
Pullman Company, was also ou the train.
He said the operations of the company were
progressing, but he knew of nothing i'm
portant to unfold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
NO TICKET NAMED
Blythe Democratic Committee Yesterday
Contented With the Nominations of Gov
ernor Pattison-An Address to Be Issued
In fba Tao,l

Blythe Democratic Committee Yesterday
Contented With the Nominations Of Gov
ernor Pattison--An Address to Be Issued
to the Local Democracy.
The committee of 1S prominent Demo
Gratis appointed by w. J. Bremen, Chair
man of the Allegheny County Democratic
Committee, to decide upon the expediency
of placing straightout Democratic ticket
in nomination, met yesterday afternoon in
the Office of Mr.. Bremen and decided that
bird in the hand was worth two in the
BUSH
Almost the entire committee was present,
and Mr.. Bremen presided. Attorney f. @.
Osborne was selected as secretary. The
first business transacted was brief consid-
Grafton of poll books and other preliminary
arrangements to the election. Then they
presented set of resolutions indorsing the
appointments of Governor Pattison, and de-
Gliding not to place candidates for District
Attorney and Prothonotary in the field
against the present nominees. The follow
ing are the resolutions adopted:
WHEREAS 1t has been the settled policy of
the Democratic party of Allegheny county
to keep the judiciary non partisan as far as
possible, that the administration of the law
may be pure and freed from partisan feel
ing, and that the peoples causes shall be de-
cided on their merits under the law, rather
than by party prejudices, and,
Whereas, The last Democratic County
Convention being the largest and most rep
resentative convention ever held in TINS
county by its action in indorsing the ap-
pointments of Governor Robert E. Pattison
regardless of their previous political prefer
ences emphasized this policy; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That to carry out the said pol
icy it is the sense of this committee that 1t is
unwise at this time to nominate Candidates
for District Attorney and Prothonotary.
The resolutions were adopted unanimous
ly, though preceded by discussion OF con-
siderable length and force.
''The Democrats have always favored a
non-partisan judiciary, said Chairman
Bremen, last evening. "Besides this was
but Just Endorsement of Governor Patti
sons action. AS chairman of the committee,
was instructed to prepare an address, say
ing why the action taken was deemed ad-
visable. The Democratic Committee will
meet Saturday, October 8, to nominate del
egates to the Constitutional Convention, and
at that time the matter may be more fully
discussed
SIN discussing the situation we concluded
that the nomination of District Attorney
meant defeat for Judge Kennedy and the
election of Fetterman. The so-called
straight out movement is protest against
the appointments of Governor Patterson
and against the recognition of Democrats on
the bench of the county"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
CLEVELAND ON HIS DEAD FRIEND.
A Fitting Tribute Uttered to the Memory
the Late W. L. Scott.

the Late W. L. Scott.
ERIE, Sept. 25-A constant stream OF
visitors passed in and out of the Reed
House yesterday afternoon, to pay their re-
spects to ex-President Cleveland. In the
course of conversation on the death of
Mr.. Scott, Mr. Cleveland said:
"NIy acquaintance with Mr.. Scott dates
further back than his prominence in public
life. That acquaintance, however, rapidly
grew to a close intimacy which was only in
terrupted by his death. 1 learned to love
him for his sincerity and for his steadfast-
ness in his relations to his friends.
"But there was another phase of his
character which should endear his memory
not only to his personal friends, but to
every true American. AS public servant
he was patriotic, disinterested, honest, sim
cere AS member of Congress he spent
his efforts and his thoughts in advancing
those measures and objects which he deemed
for the good of the entire country, and he
never belittled his position or diminished
his usefulness by seeking to accomplish
legislation which had relation to his own
benefit OF to interests merely local and cir
cumscribed"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
CHINA'S REPORT TO EUROPE.
THE CELESTIAL GOVERNMENT GIVES
AN ACCOUNT

OF the Efforts 1t Has Made and Shall Make
to Suppress DisOrders-Revolutiona
Activity of the Secret Societies-Arms
and Ammunition Seized.
LONDON, Sept. 25.-The following is a
summary of an official Pekin cable dis
patch received Monday and handed to the
Foreign Office authorities Tuesday: Specific
sums have been offered to the treaty Powers
by China as compensation for the loss of
life and property at Wuhu, Wusuch Tan
wang, Wooseih, and other places where dis
orders have occurred -Four leaders of the
rioters have been executed and 81 have been
banished. Five mandarins have been ad-
judged culpably remiss in not adopting
measures to preserve order, and have been
reported to the Throne for punishment.
The Imperial Government, recognizing its
entire responsibility for the preservation of
order at the treaty ports and for the protec-
tion of missionaries in the interior, has or
dered the Viceroys of Chilli and Nanking
to dispatch the Northern and Southern
squadrons to patrol the Yang tse Kiang and
to afford protection wherever the life or
property of Europeans is still apparently
threatened. Though rumors of further
places, the Government has no doubt of its
ability to cope effectively with attempts at
fresh breaches of the peace, whether from
the operations of secret societies or as the
result of local or accidental circumstances.
The examinations held last month at
Marking, Woochang, Nanchang, Hangchow
and Foochow ended without the disorders
often attendant on the assembling of so
many thousands of students. At Nank1ng
alone the usual number of students is 20, 600,
and the number is scarcely less at the other
capitals mentioned.
Nothing is known respecting the reports
cabled to Europe of an attempt to seize the
Foochow arsenal, but undoubted evidence
of the activity of secret societies has been
obtained in other quarters. Thirty-five
cases of foreign rifles, consigned to British
subject employed in the Imperial Customs
Office at Chinkiang have been seized by the
customs officers at Shanghai, and the con-
signee has been arrested and sent to Shang-
hal for the British authorities to deal with.
The same man had in his possession guam
tity of dynamite, which, with the rifles, he
confessed was intended for the use of a
secret society at Chinkiang
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
HASTINGS OUT ON BAIL.
The Ex-Market Clerk of Allegheny to Be
Prosecuted and Sued.

The Ex-Market Clerk of Allegheny to Be
Prosecuted and Sued.
Ex-Market Clerk David Hastings, of AL
1egheny, is under bail in the sum of S., 900
to appear before Magistrate Gripp, October
8, to answer to charge of embezzlement of
g, 300 from the city of Allegheny. This is
the amount of his shortage in sta1l rents for
the past two years. The information was
drawn up by City Solicitor Elphinstone
and sworn to by Controller Brown. Mr..
Elphinstone said yesterday that under a
special. act for the protection of municipali-
ties. the maximum penalty for embezzle-
ment of city funds is six years to the peni-
tentiary and 81 200 fine, and the limitation
is extended to two years. In ordinary
cases of this kind the penalty is but two
years to the penitentiary.
Civil suits will be instituted against Hast
ings and his bondsmen to recover the entire
amount of shortage, about S32, 900. Hastings
and his expert accountant are still working
on the books. Mr. Elphinstone said that ac-
cess to the books had not peen denied them,
but desk had been set aside and every ia
cility given Hastings and his friends to ex-
anime the books and documents and enable
them to prepare statement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
We Do UnhOlsterY Work.

If you are aware of it all right, if not you
are likely to go elsewhere, which from our
standpoint would be a serious mistake.
Mattresses ready made to order. Largest
assortment of 'new" tapestries for furni-
ture covering and draperies.
Latest coIorings in chenille and heavy
curtains and portieres. Window shades
made to fit any windows.
Brass bedsteads and iron bedsteads.
Sheets, pillow and bolster cases in stock
and made to order.
Plain and fancy pillows in stock and
made to order
New curtain and drapery silks.
Largest variety of lace curtains IS cents
to S75 per pair.
Competent and experienced men sent to
furnish estimates, make designs and take
orders. Upholstery department.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-62f Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
TURBULENT CENTRAL AMERICA.
Costa Rica the Only Republic There That
Desires Peace.

Costa Rica the Only Republic There That
Desires Peace.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 25.-President
Barrillas, Of Guatemala, is afraid of assas-
sinstion, but he is determined to declare
himself dictator before surrendering the
Presidency, and he even may provoke a
war with Salvador in order to realize his
dream.
President Ezeta, of Salvador, finding his
influence waning, thinks that war with
Guatemala might bring back his popularity,
but dare not declare war, as the people
want peace. Costa Rica is now the only
Central American power which is not for
war. Each of the powers has agents in
the other countries sowing seeds of discord.
ALI the countries are in financial difficulty.
Neither Guatemala nor Salvador have been
able to arrange loan in Europe. Guata-
mala has established the strictest press GEN.
sorship,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26

Scores Of penniless patients are leaving
Mt Troy every month. Chief Elliot, of
the Department of Charities, said yesterday
that these poor sufferers apply on an aver
age of one every day for transportation.
Excited by sensational stories of Father
Mollinger's healing powers they have dis
posed of all their possessions to secure
money to come from all parts of the coun-
try. Failing to be cured and being broken
hearted and without money, they are
thrown upon the mercies of the public
Chief Elliot says if there is not a change he
will have to establish a special bureau for
the Troy Hill paupers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
A Valuable Beuuest,

The West Penn Hospital received yester-
day valuable addition to its library. A
message was received from Miss Speer, of
Forty-fourth and Butler streets, stating
that her father, the late DR.. Speer, had
bequeathed his large medical library to the
hospital A wagon was sent down to the
house of DR.. Speer and the books were re-
ceived There were nearly 1000 of them,
and many of them are rare volumes and will
be greatly appreciated and useful at the
hospital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
A CONFERENCE IN SESSION.
Annual Meeting of the A. NJ. E. Church
Fathers in Allegheny.

The annual conference of the Western
Pennsylvania district of the A. NJ. E.
Church was commenced yesterday in Brew
ers' Chapel, of the A. NJ. E. Church, corner
of Hem1ock and Boyle streets, Allegheny.
Bishop D. A. Payne presided, and R. H.
Morris acted as secretary. The morning
session was devoted to hearing few reports
and to the enrolment of members.
In the afternoon reports from the various
churches comprising the district were re-
ceived and were of an encouraging char
acter. Rev. c. s. Smith, Chairman of the
Sunday School Department, made an inter
esting address on the work over which he
had supervision. He stated that at the col
ored Seminary in Tennessee there were $50
pupils and surplus in the treasury of $780,
000 The meeting will continue to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
FUNERALS OF THE VICTIMS.
The Huns Killed in the Pittsburg and We.

The Huns Killed in the Pittsburg and West
ern Wreck Laid to Rest.
The six laborers killed in the wreck near
Ellwood, Thursday morning, were buried in
Slippery Rock cemetery, near that place,
yesterday. A large concourse of people
from the surrounding country, attracted by
curiosity, were present, including the Huns
and Italians employed on the Pittsburg and
Western road.
Yesterday morning the coroner of Beaver
county impsnneled a jury. After viewing
the bodies, the inquest was adjourned until
Monday afternoon, when all the witnesses
present will be on hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
An Accounting Asked For.

The W. E. Schmertz failure will be called
to mind again, to-day. An alternative rule
has been taken by the Sheriff for the pur-
pose of having the Court decide what dis
position shall be made of the $40, 900 now in
his hands, received from the sale of stock
This rule requires William Loeffler to show
cause why this money should not be paid
into Court pending the action on the suit,
or bill in equity filed by certain Eastern
creditors and Attorney W. Pier for those
creditors, to show cause why this money
should not be paid to Mr.. Loef1er.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
Taxes Coming in Slowly.

There are but four days left in which the
September installment of city taxes can be
paid without 5 per cent being added for the
Delinquent Tax Collectors commission.
An unusually large number of persons have
failed thus far to pay their September in
stallment. The tax books will be turned
over to the Delinquent Collector after next
Wednesday, when 5per cent will be added
to all taxes unnaid
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
Church Dedication Tomorrow.

The Westminster Presbyterian Church
on Buena Vista street, Allegheny, will be
dedicated tomorrow. Rev. John S. Hays,
D. D., of Maysville, KY, will preach at
1890 A. NJ, assisted by Rev. Charles W.
Hays, of Kansas City. At3 P. NJ Rev. DR..
George Purves will preach, and at 7:3O P.
M. Rev. G. P. Hays, D. D., of Kansas City.
At $3.50 P. NJ. will be the dedication service
by the congregation and the dedication
prayer by the pastor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
An Explosion Caused by Sun Heat,

DETROIT, Sept. pa copper carbon
tank used for charging soda fountains ex-
ploded at noon to-day on the Griswold
street wharf, the explosion being caused by
solar heat. Charles W. McCorkle, of the
Brandon & McCorkle Stave and Heading
Works, was seriously hurt There are four
other tanks sitting on the dock, and no one
dares go near them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
AN EXPENSIVE DOCUMENT.

The Legislative Record for Last Session
viii Cost the State see, ,96s 60.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 25.-[ Special. 1.-The
Legislative Record, containing the proceedings
of the last session, which closed May 2S,
and the index thereto. was completed few
days ago. 1t requires 5,5O4 pages of the
Record to cover the entire proceedings
Clarence NJ. Busch, of Philadelphia, has
the contract for printing this book at S4 80
per page. Therefore, this interesting docu-
ment this session costs S26, 1863 co.
The proceedings of the session of 1889
cover 4, 200 pages at SIS % per page, costing
the State S21, 176. The index Of the last
session is between 800 and 400 pages less
than that of the previous session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
Going After Big Game.

A hunting party composed of Marsh
White, George Spangler, John NJ. Knight
and John Mushrush, will leave Allegheny
to-day for ten days hunt in the wilds Of
Forest, Clarion and Mexican counties. on
the line of the Pittsburg and Western Rail.
road. All are experienced Nimrods and ex.
pect to bag considerable small game.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
A Victim of the Railroad.

An italian who was identified as B. Bill
lance was knocked from the GleDwood
bridge by a train yesterday morning, at 6
o'clock, and instantly killed The poor fel-
low was laborer, and was on his way to
work when killed. The body was taken in
charge by relatives at Six Mile Ferry. An
inquest will be held to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-26
Six Berlin Anarchists Convicted.

BERLIN, Sept. 25.-Six Anarchists have
been sentenced to terms of imprisonment of
from six months to two years for circulating
prohibited literature. Among the publi-
cations they are charged with circulating is
the Anarchist paper AmononaIe, printed in
London. containing articles insulting TO the
Emperor and designed to incite the people
to treason Behr and Wagenknecht were
acquitted. They became notorious in con-
nection with the treason trial of Reinhold