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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
4 SIGNIFICANT PICNIC.

The landing at Sigri may have been a
picnic: but if SO it was typical Of the feast
to which the British Government proposes
10 help itself in the IEgean when the other
Powers shall give il the provocation 10 do
so. That the devise of landing a naval
force with an announcement that it will
make picnic or naval demonstration is
somewhat undignifiedly like the claim of
the Southwestern worthy, that he shot al
an animal in the bushes SO as to hit it if it
was deer and to miss it if it was calf,
may be admitted. Nevertheless, it was a
stroke evidently intended to have an effect
on European politics; and surface indica-
lions are decidedly that it has had the full
effect intended
BY this international picnic England has
served notice on Europe, and especially
on Russia and France, that she can easily
reduce the apprehended seizure of Con-
Stantinople to nullity. She calls attention
TO the fact that at an hours notice she can
plant N the Agean score of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
THE NEW PRIEsTRN vEREIN.
German Catholic Clergy Adopt an Extended
Constitution at Buffalo.


BUFFALO, Sept. 22.-Archbishop Katzer, of
Milwaukee, whose ecclesiastical promotion
in America is justly or uniustly asserted to
have been aided by the present German En-
peror's ambassador at Rome was the digni-
tary who to-day formally opened the Ger
man-American Catholic Congress as cele-
brant of pontifical high mass. 1t was the
same exalted ecclesiastfc at whose install
ment in office few weeks ago in Milwaukee
Cardinal Gibbons startled q multitude by
invoking woe upon the individual, whoever
he might be, that should bring dissension
into the hierarchy of America. Bishop Ryan,
of Buffalo, was duly present, notwithstand-
ing the supposed antagonism toward pre-
lates of non-German extraction.
A most dramatic and passionate address
was delivered from the cathedral pulpit.
The orator was Bishop Otto Zardetti, of st.
Cloud, MINI. He spoke in German. Ger
many he lfkened to ones father or mother;
America to his bride. They had left Ger-
many and were welded to America, and to
the latter they should adhere He said they
should learn the language of their new coun-
love the language of their mother. The
Bishop closed with a remarkably eloquent
tribute to the American flag
Following the mass the lay portion of the
huge congregation dispersed and the
priests repaired to the first session of the
Priesten Verein. 1t was held in strict
privacy. NOtWltnStanQ1ng the secrecy
maintained, one of the members, Father
Hagan, of st. Louis, declared that nothing
had taken place during the meeting which
they would have objected to anybody know
ing. Rev. William Pape, of Peru, Ill. talked
in O similar vein. He said the only import
ant proceeding was the adoption OF an eX-
tended constitution. The one heretofore in
use was very brief, but in effect practically
the same as that which to-day was voted
upon. The name accepted is the German
American Society of Priests"
A sensation was caused to-day by the en-
trance effected into the secret meeting OF
the "Priesten Verein" by Father Zurcher, OF
Buffalo, non-member, who has severely
criticised the association, calling it un-
American. The printed programme of the
congress announces that the sessions of the
verein are open to bishops and priests with
out distinction. Father Zurcher's avowed
ceedings in which nothing would be sup
pressed, particularly if the scheme of Herr
Cahensly or similar topics were discussed.
Father Zurcher's presence was discovered
in short order however, and proceedings
were practically suspended until, after some
minutes, he withdrew.
The first business meeting of the open
Congress OF Priests and Laymen was held
this afternoon. Between 800 and 400 dele
gates were present. The following officers
were chosen: President, Edward Newhause,
Louisville; First Vice President Frank
Banner, Syracuse; Second Vice President,
Joseph Stierle, Louisville: Secretary, Mat
thias Rohr, Buffalo: Second Secretary, G. J.
Jaegle, Plttsburg; Third secretary, MI.
CumerSbach St. LOuis
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
THE GREAT WILL FIGHT OPENS.
Hearing Begins in the Searles Case Be fore
the Salem Court.


the Salem Court.
SALEM, MASS, Sept. 22.-The hearing in the
Searles will case was opened in the Probate
Court this morning. William w. Dodge
testified to drawing the will of Mrs. Searles.
1t was read to her, and she signed it, after
declaring that 1t expressed her wishes. She
was, to all appearances, of sound mind.
Witness mentioned the drawing of an
other will, and the Court, on motion, ordered
it produced. Incidental to the request,
it was stated that Timothy Hopkins would
not be conceded the right to appear as an
adopted son. He had been instructed to
draw a will leaving all the property to Mr..
Searles and as his duty as a lawyer required.
he inserted the section regarding the omis
sion of the name of Timothy Hopkins. He
called the special attention of Mrs. Searles
to this. and told her he could modify it If
she desired, but she stated that it expressed
her wishes and it was executed.
william NJ. Thornton, another witness to
the will, corroborated the last witness.
Cross-examination showed that witness
could not read a single word. William o.
Norris, the third witness to the will, COR
roborated the previous witnesses as to the
execution of the two wills. He had also wit
messed a will for MI. Searles since the death
of Mrs. Searles.
Edward F. Searles was called to the stand.
He first met Mrs. Hopkins in San Francisco
in March, 1888. The first proposition of mar
rage between the two came from Mrs. Hop
kins in New York in the fall of 1888. He
did not accept it for a year. but in
December, 1884, he entertained the PROPOSE
ton: knew ut the time that Mrs. Hopkins
was born in 1920 and was 81 years his senior;
had never previously proposed marriage to
any one. Witness could not we'll help know
ing that Mrs. Hopkins was a lady of large
means. He had understood that the son,
Timothy, in connection with the railroad
people, managed her affairs; had been told
by Mrs. Hopkins that Timothy had objected
to the marriage, but had cherished no ill
will toward him for it.
In reply to a question, he said that he mar
ried her for all she had, both love and
money, but should never have married her
for money alone. a marriage contract made
at the same time was also put in evidence
conveying by Mrs. Hopkins to 7. E. Still
man, as trustee for the benefit of Edward F.
Searles, after the marriage, the mansion in
San Francisco and much real estate. This
contract was Cancelled June l6, 1888.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
LUPER ISSUES A WARNING
To Revoke an Insurance Company's Charter
IfIt Doesn't Change Its Tactics.

If 1t Doesn't Change Its Tactics.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 22.-[Spectal. l-Insurance
Commissioner Luper has notified the State
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of this
city, that he will institute proceedings
against it to revoke its charter unless it
complies with its bylaws, which provide
that the cash deposits paid TO it shall go into
fund called the Indemnity fund.-" and on
the expiration or cancellation of the policy
(all dues being paid) the deposit shall be re-
funded to the members. The Insurance
Commissioner says:
"The aggregate amount of money thus de-
posted with you by your policy holders is
So All "a, which constitutes trust fund to be
held by you in trust for your members and
can only be used for particularly specific
purpose, which is clearly set forth in your
bylaws and therefore made a part of your
policy contracts. The examination reveals
the fact that you have used 1921 rs of this
money for the ordinary expenses of your
company. This money is not yours. Its
rightful owners have deposited it with you
for the strange and unusual purpose of
securing you against any loss occasioned by
a failure on their part to pay such future
assessments as may be levied on their poll
cies."
The company is notified to file in the In
surance Department within ten days salts
fnctory evidence that the money misappro-
priated has been made good OF be subjected
to prosecution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
Social Chatter.

THE new Presbyterian church, on Grand
view avenue, Mt. Washington, will be dedi-
Gated on the first Sunday in October.
MRS. FRED MAGEE will give tea to O num-
Der of her friends at her residence on North
Highland avenue tomorrow afternoon.
AN ice-cream social was held last evening
in the Wesley chapel, Penn avenue, under.
the auspices of the ladies of the church.
THE wedding of Miss Mary Brown and
Jonathan Warner, Jr., of this city will take
place at the BRIDES home in New Castle this
evening.
FOURTEEN new members of the Daughters
of the Revolution were accepted at q COM
mittee meeting at the residence of Mrs. Park
Painter yesterday.
A MUSICAL and literary entertainment will
be given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Grant
street, tomorrow evening.
THE Travellers Society will hold meetings
at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, every alternate
Friday. They will take up the subject of
Scotland" at their next meeting. Mrs. DR..
Glenn is President and Mrs. Clifford Sec
retary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

THE report that the Duchess of Manches-
ter is to write book which is to treat of
society behind the scenes" indicates the
repetition of a familiar attempt to gain a
pecuniary success in the literary line by the
publication of scandal. As the Duchess of
Manchester has been one of the chief sub
jects of gossip her work on the subject
might be regarded as that of an expert. But
as books which seek a sale by the advertise
ment of their exposure of secrets are in
variably fiat and silly, it is to be hoped that
Her Graces friends will succeed in restrain
ing her fell in tent o. .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
A WIFE's LEGACY AT STAKE.
The Family Once Lived in Pittsburg and the
Husband Is Steel Worker.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-On petition of William
G. Carlin setting forth that his wife is re-
strained of her liberty by Lawyer Frank A.
Moore and wife, Judge Clifford to-day issued
u writ for her production in Court Thurs
day. Carlin is q laborer in the Illinois Steel
Works, and his wife is the daughter of Il
wealthy Cleveland manufacturer who re-
Gently died, leaving her legacy of 500, 900.
MIR. Moore says the woman came to his
house a Iew days ago, suffering from typhoid
fever; that Carlin had deserted and meg
lected her and that his only object in deair-
ing to see her is to extract money from her
to spend in drink. Carlin denies this, and
says Moore is endeavoring to get the man
agement of his wifes property. The Carlins
formerly lived in Pittsburg. Mrs. Carlin will
receive the legacy on November IL, when
her son becomes of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

THE fact that the handsome and ever
youthful Gen. f. Burd Grubb will bring to
the United States a Scotch belle is believed
by the Democratic press TO interfere with
his prospects as a would-be candidate for
Governor of New Jersey. But this is an en-
tirely erroneous view. This retaliation for
the way in which Englishmen have been
capturing American heiresses proves that
the gallant General is the man for the times.
The Highland lassie should capture the New
JERSEY lowlands
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
foreign and antique snuffboxes proves that
the smugglers we're not up to snu1f as erect
ually as the revenue detectives.

WE regret statement in the metropoli-
tan papers that the New York Congressional
vacancy for which Colonel Bill Brown was
slated is likely to be given to Stokes in order
to conciliate that disgruntled leader. This
looks like unjust discrimination against one
of the political genii produced by Ohios
Western Reserve. Is not the artist of con-
ciliatory dinners and the exponent OF high
class poker worthy of his preferment?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

The investigations of an inquiring statis-
fician have brought out the fact that getting
born costs the people of the United States
$25c, 900 annually; that the total expenses
oI getting married are $3OOOOO, 900: and that
getting buried costs SIS 100000. The addi-
tion of the fact that getting drunk costs us
sSOo, o,OOO,0 900 per year adds q new and sarcas
tive -impressiveness to the admonition:
"With all thy getting get understanding"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
The Ohio Methodist Conference.

ZANEsvILLE, Sept. 22.-[Specidl although
the real work of the Ohio Methodist Episeo-
row, ministers with their wives and dele
gates and visitors are arriving on every
train. They are being met by different COM
mittees appointed for the purpose. Four
classes of Young men are passing their ex-
aminations for admission to the conference
to-day. There are So of these applicants, and
Judging from their worried countenauce the
most OF them have some doubt as to their
perfect knowledge of just what is required
to make minister of the gospel and a
leader Of the religious opinions of the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please state where the principal United
States mint is situated and also whether
there are any other places where coin can
be made GEORGE FARRAND.
ALLEGHENY, September %.
1.-THE mints of the United States are sit
uated at Philadelphia. San Francisco, CAL,
and New Orleans. The largest mint is that
at San Francisco, Call
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
The End of a Strike In Sight.

HARRIsBURe, Sept p. - [Spec,aLJ - Vice
President John Gallagher, of the Amalga-
mated Association, is expected here to-mor-
row to declare off the strike of the Lochiel
Rolling Mill, which has been in progress
snoe tha mil and work Tor the nresegt go DaG1
OF wages which is the same as that paid by
the other mills in the Eastern district, pro
vicled that the management agrees to retain
them permanently. This Manager Neil re-
fuses TO do, but it is believed that Vice Pres
ident Gallagher will be able to effect a com
promise,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
EX-SENATOR BRUCE AT WHEELING.
He Speaks on the Anniversary of til,
Emancipation of His Race.

WHEELING, Sept. 22.-To-day Hon. B. X.
Bruce, ex-United States Senator, addressed
several thousand OF his race at the State
Fair Grounds. 1t was the occasion of the
tri-State celebration of emancipation, and
the CITY WAS crowded with oolored people
from West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio
A grand parade, in which the colored socie
ties, the police and city fire departments
participated, was held in the morning.
NIr. Bruce spoke in the afternoon. He
eschewed politics entirely and addressed
himself to review of the progress of the
colored people since their release from
bondage, and predicted that they would
make such advances in civilization that at
no distant DAY the race question will cease
to be a serious problem. He ridiculed ali
colonization schemes as impracti ticable 10
night a grand reception is being held. sew
eral distinguished men of both races were
the speakers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
SCOTS REMAINS AT HOME.
A General Outburst of Mourning Greets tn,
Arrival of the Train.

Arrival of the Train.
ERIE, Sept. 2.-[Specidl. 1.-The arrival of
the funeral train bearing the remains of
Hon. W. L. Scott to his home was accom-
panied by general outburst of mourning
of both rich and poor of this city. A vast
concourse of people followed the remains to
the residence he had left but short time
ago an invalid, the street in front of the old
homestead being blocked for some time.
The remains had hardly arrived before
there arose clamor among the people ask
ing the privilege of viewing the face of the
dead, and the pressure finally became so
great the family consented to throw open
the doors tomorrow afternoon to the public.
The funeral services Thursday will be pri-
vate, and will be conducted by Rev. John
Huske, rector of st. Paul's Episcopal
Church, i'll which deceased was a vestry-
man.
Among the kilograms of coincidence re-
ceived by Mrs. Scott was the following from
Grover Cleveland: cone who mourns the
death of a loved and faithful friend tenders
to you, in the depths of your great grief, his
sincere coincidence"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
William W. Fisher, JeweIer.

William W. Fisher, one of the best
known manufacturing jewelers. in Providence and
New FORK, died at his home, in Attleboro, Sunday
night at the age of g. after an illness of several
months duration, during which his mind was
cl0uded. He had been in the jewelry business since
1854 and had been the senior partner of William NJ.
Fisher & Co. since 1874. The factory in Provi-
dence and the Office at No. 176 Broadway, New
York Up to the time he stricken with Illness
Mr.. Fisher made regular trips TO Chicago and the
West, and was the oldest traveller in the business.
He was prominent in all of Attleboros financial
In If,fin
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

THE charge that Fassett owns silver
mine out West is met by the assertion
that Flower is veritable GOLD mine to the
practical politicians. Thus honors are about
easy between the contestants of the Empire
State, so far as the money question is con-
cerncd, and the organs on either side are
permitted to continue to enlarge on the OBJ
;noxious wealth of the opposing candidates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

'IT is the ideal time of the whole year
for outing and holding intimate communion
with the glories of nature" remarks the
Philadelphia Record This appreciative
notice of the glories of autumn requires
amendment to the effect that it will be that
ideal time when the thermometer modifies
its present unnecessarily close approxima-
tion to ninety in the shade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

The impression seems to gain on the pub
lie mind that the strife of New York's war
ring Democratic factions may yet furnish
an effective background for the boom of an
elegant and astute gentleman who bears the
name of William c. Whitney, and has found
the Standard Oil barrels handy to his reach
upon previous occasions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
SNAP SHOTS In SEASON.

THE athletic young man who takes
spin on the river can sleep like a top.
IT is strange that operatic sticks have no
stimbre in their voices.
THIS is the clothes season for the Sum-
mer girl as well as the seals.
If there were more mills in the Camp
bell dollar and less Mills on the Campbell
STRONG bars do not prison make,
Nor walls built strong o'erawe,
If convicts only keep awake
And can secure a saw.
THE Jail officials are getting fits while
the detectives are hunting Fitz.
IT'S about as honorable to be toadstool
as political boss tool.
WHEN the preachers get through fight
ing over the creeds the congregations may
expect to listen to some soul-stirring SER
mon, but not before.
LAwBREAKERs at present should feel
thankful for being in the cooler.
THE first man to bottle and sell artificial
rain water will strike 1t rich.
''What are the wild waves crying?
They seem sadly out of tune"
"Yes,'' said Mine Host, "theyre guying
Us all for closing too SOON"
FITzsDdMoNs has not the pleasure of
witnessing his own murder trial, but he is
doubtless enjoying the reports of it hugely.
If the poor Indian has feathered his nest
instead of his headdress he would have
landed in happier hunting grounds after
being crowded out by the boomer.
AUCTIoNEERs surely enjoy themselves
in the Land of Nod.
THE poet who adorns his idol with hair
like beaten hemp was probably roped in by
a bleached blonde.
CORN ruined Deacon White, and corn
juice ruined others yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

THE Auditor Generals neckties should
be put in evidence. They might furnish
vindication of Bardsley's taste in haber-
dashery. Besides which it would be inter-
esting to know whether they are of the
check or striped pattern.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
Pennies as Legal Tender.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Is there any limit to pennies in paying
debt. A bets that If one man owes another
$5 he cannot give more than Is pennies in
payment. L. u. s.
PHILLIPSBURG, Sept. p
[By the act of 1873 pennies were made "a
legal tender at their nominal value, for any
amount not exceeding 25 cents in any one
payment."l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
NIrs lydia Foust

On Sunday Mrs Lydia Shyder-Foust
died at her home in st. Petersburg Clarion county,
Pa, at the age of 50 years. Prof. John NJ. Snyder,
who was formerly connected with Curry JTnlver-
sity and w. W. Vensil are two of her grandsOns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

ZADKIEL's warning for the month to
"avoid speculation" should be commended
equally to correspondents who handle the
war news and lambs who will be parted from
their money soon enough in the regular
course of nature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
The Methodist Church South Conference.

PARKERsBURG, Sept s--[SpeciaLl - The
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South met to-day with Rev. T. S.
Wade in the chair, Bishop Cranberry being
still too ill to leave his bed, but not so
seriously as yesterday. The ordination of
ministers, deacons and elders took place at
noon to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

TAMMANY, having won great victory in
the New York convention, proposes to set
up monument at Gettysburg. The monu-
ment must, of course, be to commemorate
the defeat of its political opponents, as that
is the only kind of victory Tammany ever
had anything to do with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
Francois Joseph Siefert.

Francois Joseph Sieffert, the old gardener
at the Riverside Penitentary, died yesterday at
the age of 81 years. He Joined the French army in
is2g and served until 1910, when he was discharged
by King Louis Philippe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

THE termination of the Porter census es-
tablishes one important statistical fact. 1t
is that If the country wishes real census in
1900 Porter will not be allowed to take it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

ENDORSEMENTS of Blaine testify not alone
to the Maine mans popularity, but to the
popular impression that the politics of an
ancestral hat are not all that fancy has
painted them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
A Sumptuary Law.
IRGIS.

To the Editor of The Dispatch,
What is a sumptuary law2 LEGIs.
ALLEGHENY, September p.
[Sumptuary laws are those intended to
limit the expenses of citizens in the matter
of food, clothing and the like.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
Must Take Ont a License.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Please inform me whether a retail tobacco
dealer is compelled to take out license or
not? P. E. NEGLEY.
PITTsBURG, Sept. %.
A license is required.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
Every Citizen Can Vote.

Cleveland Leader.l
The Republican party insists that every
American citizen has a right to vote and
have his vote counted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

DEAR UNCLE JERRY: If your rain ar
rangements are really effective, bring on
large invoice of your explosives for Western
Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23

If the Census Bureau is in need of money
to finish its work, why not hypothecate
some of its mortgage statisticsP