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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-19
WHERE ARE THE INDEPENDENT DEMocRArsi

Albany, Sept. 19.-The proprietor OF the l"rhlsh
Dath Hotel in this city said to-day that Two Weeks
ago Thomas c. Callahan representing the EXECUTIVE
Committee Of the Independent Democrats OF tue s'ne'
called there and engaged the two large parlors ana
adjoining rooms for the uses Of a convention "hieh
Mr. Callahan said would meet here tomorrow Mr.
Callahan referred the proprietor of the hotel 70 Ber
a Jones. a printing firm In New-York CITY, as TO ther
responsibility. Neither Mr.. Callahan nor any one
representing that organization, which has never been
heard Of here has appeared since to make Arrangements
for the meeting tomorrow. No one known 70 90 u
delegate 10 the convention had made his appearance IN
this city up TO midnight Mr.. Callahan himself was
here to-day, bat did not remain visible to mo re-
porters.
Lieutenant Governor Jones arrived here tonish1
from BnghamtOu. lie is stopping at the Hotel Ken
more. When seen tonight by dozen or more re-
porters no refused TO say what his mission mere was.
He would not answer questions touching the reporteu
convention TO be held here tomorrow, nor say what
course he would take politically TO carry out inc views
expressed by him in his Binghamton manifesto.
Binghampton, Sept. 1s.-Telephonc inquiry at
Jones's Scale Works, elected the reply that Jones Oh
the firm of Berlin & Jones' mentioned IN tAe Albany
dispatch Is brother of the Lieutenant mo
firms place Of business Is ut NO. l34 Wlhiam-s1'
Now York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-19

uorsover. Mclaughlin knew beforehand Just what nc
was about 10 say and told him TO say 1t, but was
badly frightened when W. pOurEe Cochran denounced
the gins County men as traitors, and he changed
mis- course. leaving him De witb to bear the blame
for the mistake alone. Mr. De witt further says that
Cochran agreed personally with him n the opinions I.
Isower was the Tammany candidate. Cochran not
onlv voted FOR Flower but denounced MS oppoIeh,es
V-i INC Brooklvn Club, where the more Pr0minent
Demooratic politicians gather, there may DC ionn ,
M almost any time q knot OF men VINO, taxing u,eiI
o.. trom Mclaughlin outwardy ndorsc the ucket, bqt
nrivateIy arc OutSpoken in the expression Oh tI Ut
anger al the treatment given 70 them anu Ut Oio
nomination made in defiance OF their Wishes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-19
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
THEY WANT HIM BACK.

Members of the East End Reformed Pres
byterian Church Petition the Presbytery
for the Reinstatement of Rev. o. b. Mil
ligan-Rev. A. W. Temple to Join the
United Presbyterians.
At the meeting of the Pittsburg Presby-
tery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
held yesterday at Beaver Falls petition was
read from the East End congregation re-
questiug the reinstatement of Rev. o. B.
Milligan, their former pastor, who
was suspended for following derisive
course in subscribing to the famous East
End platform. T. c. Johnson presented the
petition. He said that since Rev. Milligan left
them the attendance at Sunday services had
fallen from about $50 communicants to about
80 or 40. Also, that their collections. which had
formerly run to $50 or $50 per Sunday, now
scarcely reached $40 or sl8. He also stated that
sl60 per month and this falls very heavily on
some 16 members of the church. The gentle
man made a most eloquent speech for the sus-
pended pastor.
to appoint Mr.. Fitzpatrick to come to Pittsburg
and instruct the congregation on the firm posi-
tion of the Presbytery on the matter.
A motion was made by Rev. j. w. Sproull
that Rev. A. w. Temple, another of the young
recommendation to the United Presbyterian
Presbysery, he wishing to unite with them.
Moderator McAllister said the letter must
contain o full statement of the proceedings of
the Presbytery meeting of last December,
when Rev. Temple was tried. A committee
was appointed to draw up the letter.
The call for DR.. r. J. George for the New
Alexandra congregation was received and laid
on the table, neither the elders from that place
nor DR.. George being present when the call was
read.
Messrs. McAllister. McDoay and Mcknight
were granted licenses to preach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
SOME MYSTERY ABOUT IT.

Opinions That the stockyard Fire Was In
oendiary-Eemains of 120 Cattle Viewed
by q Curious Crowd-Yards to Be Re-
built
A strong belief prevailed at the stock
yards that yesterday mornings, fire was
incendiary. Some of the stockmen stated that
they had heard it said that fire had broken out
in several places at the same time, but no one
could be found who positively asserted that
such was the case.
The yards were visited by hundreds of peo-
pie during the day. drawn by morbid curiosity
TO see how the cattle looked after being roasted
alive, Among the curious were scores of
children and school girls who walked through
the ruins and viewed the charred carcasses of
the cattle with much unconcern. There we're
120 beasts burned, and the bodies lay where
they fell, some being almost entirely cremated,
their legs burned OFT and others were without
head or neck. In many cases the bodies were
disrupted and the spectacle generally was one
such as young ladies are not generally credited
with going out of their way to witness.
The yards will be rebuilt at once by the
Pennsylvania Company, which owns the prop
erty, but has rented 1t to 0. II. Allerton. of
Chicago. Mr.. Allerton said yesterday that
Walls. Such a step had never been in contem-
platlon. The burning of the retail yards would
not Inconvenience local trade, as it was the
stock time, and there was plenty of room.
The question of who is to stand the loss Of
the cattle was discussed by dealers yesterday.
Some were of the opinion that the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad was liable, as, although the cat
tie had been sold, they were still on its prop
erty. William Huckenberger, of the Diamond,
lost II head of cattle. Other losers are L. X.
strong, and local butchers. The cattle were
valued at about $50 a head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

BRAKEMAN H. F. RIDAL died yesterday as
the result of injuries received on the Pittsburg
and Western Railroad.
FIREMAN W. E. BROWN died yesterday from
injuries received in a wreck on the Cleveland
and Pittsburg Railroad.
THE Allegheny Committee on Rules will
meet tomorrow night to consider old and new
rules governing Councils.
CT. CLoGETT of Washington, D. c., writes
to Mayor Gourley for information of his wife's 8
sister. whose maiden name was Kate E. Otter.
MRS. CLARA SHAFER, 7S years old and a
widow, died suddenly yesterday at her home,
No. 43 Green street, Allegheny. Attributed to
heart failure.
JAMES O'NEIL was taken suddenly i'll at
Moorhead's mill last evening. 1t was found he
had case of acute pneumonia, and is not ex-
pected to live.
AN alarm of fire from station 2l3 was sent in
shortly before o'clock last night occasioned
by a chimney fire at the house of Mrs. Betz,
Penn avenue. near Thirty-ninth street.
A PARTIAL inquest was held yesterday on
the body of the infant found at No. 6l9 Ohio
street, Allegheny. 1t was proven that the
mother was Catherine Volkocks and that the
child was born alive.
THE contractor in charge of the new Four
teenth ward station now states that the build
ing will be ready for occupancy by the 10th of
next month. The piasterers are now at work.
and the job is being pushed along as rapidly as
possible,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
WILL BE BURIED TO-DAY.

Lawyers Pay Tribute to the Memory Of
John II. Hampton-The Courts Ad-
journed-Eulogies From b. T. Watson,
Judge White and Other Attorneys.
The funeral of John q. Hampton will
take place at o'clock this afternoon. The
pail bearers are Judges Stowe, Collier,
Slagle and White, John. Dalzell, c. W.
Robb, D. 7. Watson and Robert Pitcairn.
The remains will be deposited in the family
vault in the Allegheny Cemetery.
In the afternoon a meeting Of the Bar
Association was held to give members of
the legal profession an opportunity to pay
tribute to the memory of the dead man. The
Common Pleas and United States Courts ad-
meeting was very large and the room crowded.
President y. A. McClung in few words gave
way to Judge Stowe, who presided. W..
C. Moreland, his former partner, In elo-
quent words stated the object of the
gathering. and spoke highly of the worth and
ability of Mr.. Hampton. Johns McCleave, as
Chairman OF the Committee on RESOLUTIONS,
read what had been prepared on the life of Mr..
Hampton. 1t contained biographical sketch,
which has already appeared In THE DISPATCH,
and q close analysis Of his chief characteristics
and methods as lawyer.
D. I. Watson followed in fitting tribute.
His Grafton was confined principally to the
legal attainments of Mr.. Hampton. He re-
ferred to his success in trying cases, his cool.
ness, his knack in getting favorable testimony
out of adverse witnesses and his biting wit and
sarcasm. He said Mr.. Hampton was blessed
with q clear, strong mind, and hard work did
the rest to establish his reputation.
Judge White spoke OF Mr.. Hampton's social
qualities. His address was very pathetic aud
brought tears to the eyes Of many. The Judge
feels keenly the loss OF an old friend, and he
concluded by saying that Mr.. Hampton was an
fho uhnr
eulogy from Willis F. McCook. the resolutions
were adopted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15

binding us to silence and allowing the liquor
men to misrepresent us? The last meeting was
q small one, and the action taken was almost
by a minority of the PresbyteTy.
Rev. ]. ]. Graham-Yes, we are misrepre-
sented. Every saloon in the country could put
above their doors "the Lord Jesus Christ was a
moderate drinker." So have our utterances
and meaning been distorted.
Wouldn't Have 1t Referred.
Mr.. Kennedy moved that the matter be re.
ferred to committee of six to be settled or a
report made. The motion was. however, not
seconded.
Rev. John Fox-The resolution of mine was
necessary after the defeat of the three temper
rance resolutions. As a spiritual court OF
Jesus Christ it is entirely out of our place to
attempt to interfere in legislation pass on its
methods and different policies in reference to
diction to do this. You cannot force our con
science and il this resolution is passed wish
my protest entered against it.
Rev. DIR. Campbell made an eloquent plea
for the resolution. He held that this land is a
Christian land. Christian country and pro-
fessed Christian people according to the Con-
stitution of the United States and under the
Church laws. As such the people are respon-
slbie for the evils that are in their midst, and
they became moral questions. and as the
church is the guardian of morality it should
not hesitate TO announce itself emphatically on
the question under consideration.
The Moderator remarked that although they
were talking privately the action tomorrow
would be proclaimed from every housetop.
This had the effect Of stopping the discussion.
A vote was called for. and the resolution was
carried by vote of 3S to IL Considerable rou-
tine business was then transacted, and recess
for supper was ordered.
A Satisfactory Trial Sermon.
At the evening session Francis Kennedy
made his trial sermon, to the satisfaction of
the members. The overture from the General
Assembly to the Presbyteries was taken up
and discussed. The overture related to the
method of making amendments or revsions or
alterations of the confession OF faith, the
form of government and the book of discipline,
ETC. BY the new method proposed by the Gen.
eral Assembly all alterations in the confession
sembly and two-thirds of the Presbyteries. The
measures may be proposed by either the AS
sembly or the Presbyteries. To change the
form of government or book of discipline only
requires the approval of majority Of Presby-
terles.
On the discussion on the overture from the
General Assembly it was opposed by the Rev.
DR.. Campbell. He asserted that it was placing
too much power in the hands of the General
Assembly when the balance of power should
remain with Presbyteries. The Rev. DR.. Hays,
the Rev. Mr.. Light MIR. McCallup and Mr.. Fox
spoke in favor Of the new method. At the con-
clusion of the discussion vote was taken and
the methods proposed in the overture were
approved.
meet on the second Tuesday in June at
Sewickley.
The case of Rev. B. Briggs is exciting much
interest in church circles. a full account of the
position of whose case appeared in Sunday
DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
FIXED FOR THE FRAY.
Carpenters Lay Out Final Plans for
the Eight-Hour Struggle.
BUILDERS EXCHANGE SCHEMES.
d. @. Frick Says the Coke Operators Are
Making a Game Fight.
A DAYS GRIsT FROM LABOR CIRCLES

The Carpenters District Council met last
night for the purpose Of making the final
arrangements for inaugurating the eight
hour fight May 1. 1t was expected that
there would be a full attendance of the dele
gates, but the eight-hour meeting in Lafay-
ette Hall took many of them away.
The only business transacted was the
placing of the new working rules in the
hands of a committee to be mailed to the con-
tractors The latter will receive the documents
to-day. They are considered as the carpenters
ultimatum, and no further conferences are ex-
pected between the men and builders.
The Brotherhood officials had conference
yesterday with President Gompers, during
which final plans were laid out to pull the dis
senting carpenters into line. The demands for
eight hours and 81 cents an hour will be made,
and an effort will be made to have every man
stand together.
The Builders Exchange will meet tomorrow
evening, at which time steps will be taken to
prevent the establishment Of cooperative con-
Germs when the strike occurs by bringing the
material men into an agreement not to fill or
ders to them and the Exchange now endeavors
to confne the sales of material men to men,
bers OF the Exchange, but this rule will now be
made compulsory. in order to freeze out the
men If they attempt such plans as were adopted
successfully In Wheeling two years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
MUST FOLLOW SPECIFICATIONS.

No Certificates Given for Fire Escapes Un-
properly Built at First.
Building inspectors Hoffman and Brown and
Assistant Superintendent Steel, Of the Bureau
OF Fire constituting Q subcommittee Of the
Board Of Fire Escapes to examine newly
erectsd fire escapes, have been for the past
week busily engaged in that work. In the ma.
jority of cases the escapes were approved and
certificates issued, but there are several which
the committee disapproved and ordered to be
changed to the specifications Of the Department
of Public Safety. Among these are the Hag-
gerty building at 1926 Penn avenue, the Pitts
burg Gas Company's building on Sixth avenue,
The Albion Hotel on Liberty street and the
Third National Bank at the corner Of Virgin
alley and Wood street.
There have been numerous cases where the
fire escapes erected, through desire to econo-
mize on the part of the contractor or owner Of
the building, have either been improperly put
mp, the stairs not properly adjusted, or the
escape built without the required number Of
steps. iron or balances. When the escapes
have peen completed the subcommittee in.
spect them, and when imperfect order the
necessary changes. Then a second inspection
is necessary before q certificate is issued, but
the committee considers this second visit un-
necessary and have now decided that hereafter
Specifications and have them built 80 that one
visit will be sufficient. In cases where this is
not done the committee will refuse to recon-
mend the escape to the board and NO certificate
will be issued, this leaving the owner of the
building as liable to damages in case of loss Of
life or injury by fire as II there was no escape.
The committee say they have other duties that
require their time and attention, and they cant
afford to waste time In correcting the willful
blunders of others and won't do 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
RANsACkED THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Miller's House in Allegheny Robbed
Early Last Evening About $4,000
Worth of silverware and Jewelry Taken
Slight Glue to the Thieves.
The residence of Charles 81. Miller, at 1888
North avenue, Allegheny, was burglarized
early last evening. and about $4,000 worth
of silverware and jewelry was taken. The
household consists of Mr.. Miller. his wife
and little daughter. About O'Clock they
went out and were absent until shortly after
Q O'CLOCK.
AS they entered the house they found chair
placed against the front door, and the house
lighted up. The first room to the right OF the
front door is the parlor, and some silver pieces
that had stood upon the piano and the mantel-
piece were missing. In the dining room tosthe
rear side boarddoor stood open, and some
silver that had been there was gone. The
second story was likewise cleaned out. all the
drawers of several dressing cases were hauled
out onto the floor. and their contents tossed
about in every direction. A lot of jewelry con-
sisting of two watches, diamond pin. finger
rings, brooches STICK pins s and trlnKets @ were ere
third floor had been completely cleaned our,
ladies, spoons. forks. and side pieces.
This was especially priced by Mrs.
maassrs. and was solid a1 and vaaa6le sG Tse M
beds in all the rooms were tossed about in an
evident desire to find money hidden away. The
whole mouse was ranSackeu 1rOm Top TO DOT
tom, and the only things left were three napkin
rings and a. silver ring, ths latter being found
on the stairs where it had been dropped.
Mrs. Miller reported the matter at the
Mayors Office. and several officers went to the
house and made thorough investigation.
Rourdsman Reuter- took an inventory of the
stolen articles as far as they could be remem.
bered. and went to work on the case with what
he believed TO be good clew TO the thieves.
The family also had suspicion of some people
in the neighborhood. who were reported to
Mayor Wyman some days ago for apparently
watching the premises.
How they gained entrance is mystery to the
police, as none Of the doors or windows were
found unlocked or pried open. The theory was
advanced that ladder was used to enter
second-story window, but no trace of that mode
Of entrance was left behind. Mrs. Miller was
nearly prostrated by the occurrence, and said
the nroparIY takan WAS worth mora than S2 QQQ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
MADE THE CHIEF LAUGH.

Queer Scene in Safety Browns Omce-How
an Advance Agent Went to Work to
Get d Peculiar Permitted Cattle Not
Boycotted.
Frank Maeder, the manager of theat.
rical attraction to be seen in Pittsburg next
week, preceding his attraction arrived in
the city yesterday. Incidental to the per-
formance he has a bullock, live gentle
man of the Poled-Apgus variety, in the
eighth month of his sojourn in life. It 50
happens that New J ork and Boston enjoy or
dinances that prohibit the leading of cattle
through the streets without license, and the
show on the opening night in the latter city
was almost thrown out of joint by the interrer-
ence of the police as the animal was being led
from the stable to the theater. Preparing
against any such a mishap in Pittsburg, Mr..
Maeder visited the Department of Public
Safety yesterday and encountered Chief
Brown.
"Can get permit to lead stock through the
Streets" began Mr.. Maeder.
"What Kind of stock have your asked the
Chief, looking up in mild surprise.
"a bull," briefly replied Mr.. Maeder.
81 thought 1t was bear the way you started
out What's the matter with him; is he dan.
dangerous? No, he is little toy bull, about
knee.high to a good-sized cow"
what then, is the matter with hlmr Is he
masher?"
Mr.. Maeder was still pressing for his license.
and the Chief was laughing. The matter was
sharply debated, and it was finally agreed that
ii Mr.. Maeder would write and sign articles
binding the bull to keep the peace the permit
would be issued. Mr.. Maeder forthwith drafted
articles as follows:
81. the authorized agent, ETC. (braggart
phrases needless to reprint), solemnly agree
that in leading one horn1ess, and commonly
harmless bull through the streets OF the city
of Pittsburg, every interest of public safety
and propriety will be duly subserved. The
young gentleman shall be dressed with mod.
esty befitting his years and social position, and
urgently warned and guarded against the ex-
citement that auction flags, vermillion mail
boxes and cardinal skirts are calculated to in
spire in a bullock's young breast"
The Chief accepted the affidavit when duly
sworn and sealed, and verbally issued the per-
nit to whIchSMr. Maeder paid his fee in an in.
vitation to, accept proscenium box, which in.
yitAtion the Chief promised to consider
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
Why the Everett Is the Most Popular Plano
and the Safest One to Buy.

Why the Everett Is the Most Popular Piano
and the Safest One to Buy.
Because they are unequaled powerful,
yet rich and musical. quality of tone.
Because the action meets all the require
ments Of the most eKacting artists and
musicians.
Because the cases are artistic in design
and beautifully finished.
Because, of their great durability, each
piano is warranted for seven years.
Because they are the only pianos sold in
the United States that have an absolutely
fixed cash price, and that the lowest possible.
Because there are more Everett Pianos
sold in these cities than any other make; and
the demand is steadily increasing.
Because they always give satisfaction.
Because they are sold on the club system,
which provides methods of payment to suit
everyone, ranging from 81 per week up to
all cash, and at the same time gives pur-
chssers the lowest possible wholesale cash
price, obtained BY purchasing in contracts
for $50 pianos at one time.
Do not purchase any piano until you have
seen the Everett, at Alex. Ross music
stores, 137 Federal street, Allegheny, and
60 Frankstown avenue, East End, Pitts
burg.
The pianos delivered this week on 81
weekly payments are Club A, No. 221, 81.
L. Brooks, Ingram, Pa. Club B, No.
1876, Mrs. N. Dunn, 162 Rush street, Alle-
gheny. wSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
A TRUST IN SIGHT.

The Price of Window Glass to Be Ad-
vanced at Chicago Meeting.
A number of window glass manufacturers
representing the trade here went to Chicago
last evening for the purpose of trying to revive
the defunct American Company.
In the party were James A. Chambers, Will
lam Loeffler Cliff Phillips, Thomas Wightman,
d. o. Cunningham, Daniel Mckee, James
scully and J. o. Z. Campbell
Mr. Chambers said wages and prices were to
be considered, but he would not admit that
another attempt was to be made to organize
the trust. Prices will certainly be advanced
The stocks are low, and the factories are shut
down. The combination was dropped to give
the makers a chance to manipulate the market,
and now 1t is in a favorable condition, and the
manufacturers are united in their desires to
force up prices. The wage question is Snotty
problem, and Mr.. Chambers sleered clear of
expressing any opinions in advance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-15
A Handsome Mail Card.

A handsome new mail card, and one that
will prove of great use to business men, has
just been issued by W. II. Keech, the we'll
known furniture dealer, from the press of
Percy F. Smith, 5S and 30 Virgin alley. The
card is in two colors, and contains vast
amount of valuable information The press
work Is magnificent, and the card complete
is splendid specimen of artistic job print
ing. Business men and others who have
work of this sort to do cannot do better than
take it to Mr.. Smith.