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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
BIG MURPHY MEETING,

The Great Temperance Apostle Will Be
Welcomed Home on Sunday Night.
The friends of Francis Murphy will as
semble at the Grand Opera House on Sum-
day night to welcome home Mr.. Murphy.
Joseph R Hunter will preside at the meet
ing. Captain j. K. Barbour, A. M. Brown
and others will take an active part A
select choir will have charge of the music
on the occasion, and Prof. Reinhart will
have charge of the musical end of the enter
tainment
Mr.. Murphy is hopeful of meeting his
old Pittsburg friends At the meeting, and he
is anxious to have all his friends from sur
rounding towns attend.
Francis Murphy was conspicuous figure
In box at the Duquesne Theater last night.
Mr. Murphy had been to the theater before
during the week, and no one witnessed
the presentation Of a Temperance Town"
with more satisfaction and delight than Mr..
Murphy. He says he was saloon keeper
in Maine, and he alleges he suffered from
the same oppressive liquor laws that dis
tressed the liquor dealer in the play, the
plot of which was laid in Vermont town.
Dnring the show Mr.. Murphy frequently
applauded the performers, and at the con-
clusion Of the play he said with his usual
enthusiasm, "That's the kind of temperance
teach"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
HOPELESSLY INSANE.

Charles X. Patchen, a Once Wealthy Oil
Man, Taken to His Home at Cory.
Charles X. Patchen, at one time wealthy
and welI-known oil producer, was brought
to this city last night by Sheriff Hardman,
of Tyler county, w. Va. Patchen had been
picked up in Tyler county several months
ago as lunatic through jail commit
ment issued by Justice of the Peace,
and kept in confinement there
until his identity was learned. The Off
cials ascertained that he had well-to-do
relatives at Cory. Pa, and thereupon went
into the Circuit Court with an appeal. In
response to his application the Circuit Court
Judge issued an order requiring the Sheriff
to remove Patchen to his home in this
State, of which he is citizen, and to turn
him over to his relatives or the poor au-
thorities of Cory.
The Sheriff reached this city yesterday
afternoon and placed his charge in the Jail
until this morning. Patchen is in bad
way, and his condition is such that he is re-
garded as dangerous to be at large.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
s0UTHsIDE REPUBLICAN PARADE.
Five Thousand Men to Be in Line-The
Order of the March.

Five Thousand Men to Be in Line-The
Order of the March.
Preparations have been completed for the
Republican parade on the Southside to-
night 1t is estimated that there will be at
least 5000 men in line. Captain W. G.
Thompson, of McKeesport, promises to have
club OF 200 men out There will also be
clubs from the West End, Mansfield,
Braddock and Homestead. There will
be three clubs from Allegheny, three from
the East End and quite number from the
old city, besides the Conkling Club and the
c. L. Magee Guards (siI-footers), who will
act as escort to the Marshal, Young Mems
Republican Club to be on right of column.
The glassworkers arranged at last nights
meeting to turn out and it is expected that
fully 200 of them will be in line. There
will be profusion of Japanese lanterns and
red fire all along the line
The formation of column will be as fol-
lows: Clubs from all points north of the
Monongahela river will form on Water
street, right resting on Smithfeld street.
Clubs from all points south of the Monon-
gahela river will form on West Carson
street. right resting on south end of Monon-
gabela bridge, and they will be formed
from right to left in succession as they re-
port.
The route will be from Carson street to
South Thirteenth, to Sarah street, to South
Thirteenth street, where column will pass
in review before Marshal and staff and dis
miss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
TO CARRY ON THE DEFENSE.

The Homestead Advisory Board Organ
izes a Fund for This Purpose.
The Advisory Board of Homestead has
appointed Thomas Telford & Co., of The
National Labor Tribune, Box 435, Pittsburg,
to act as trustees of fund to be raised to
carry on the defense in the number of
charges preferred by the Carnegie Steel
Company against the workmen. In a cir
cular issued yesterday by Telford s. Co.,
they say:
We need hardly state that the defendants
are not thus conveniently situated as to
finances, and that they will have to depend
upon the sympathy of that public which
condemns persecutory measures, and the
generosity that flows from this quality of
sympathy. The expenses of the men will De
large if such thorough defense as is possible
and desirable shall be made, witnesses hav-
ing to be brought from as iar hence as the
Pacific coast. On the part OF these defend
ants we feel that we may, with assurance of
success, appeal to business men and the
public generally to send US subscriptions, to
be devoted wholly to the purpose men,
toned. We also appeal forprompt response,
that this effort to defend the wOrkmen shall
be as effective as possible. Subscriptions
will be acknowledged in the Labor Tribune
impersonaliy or otherwise, as each SUBJ
scriber shall wish. We should note here
that it is deemed inadvisable to have aid
solicited for this fund by individual solicl-
tors, hence that all contributions should be
sent to our address as undersigned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
IN THE HANDS OF THE JURY.

Judge White Delivers His Charge In the
Conspiracy Case Against the Builders
Exchange-Legal Points Presented-No
Verdict Rendered Yet
Judge White yesterday charged the jury
in the ease of Thomas Buchanan against
John G. Kerr and others of the Builder
Exchange, who are sued for damages for
conspiracy. The Judge in substance said:
'The plaintiff alleges through conspiracy
on the part of defendants he was compelled
to abandon q contract A conspir-
acy in law is when two or more
people agree to accomplish pur-
pose illegally. It is never necessary
to prove that conference was held. When
they act in concert for the accomplishment
of one common purpose, 1t is conspiracy.
The constitution of the Exchange would
indicate the organization was formed for
worthy purposes The term to provide
effective means against the abuses of the
trades contained in the constitution may,
however, lead to an abuse of its rights.
eve are not here to try this association
or to inquire whether these resolutions are
lawful. If these resolutions were intended
to apply to contracts at the time and the
object to break down the contractors, it
would be an unlawful purpose. If men act
together to break down man it is wrong.
Men not members of the Exchange have as
much right to make contract as members
of the Exchange.
''This is proceeding against certain MEM
bers of the Exchange and not against the
whole Exchange. The charge is a conspir-
acv to injure Buchanan. There are quite
number of defendants in this case. I do
not think there can be recovery against
more than three of them, owing to an in
sufficiency of evidence. If Kerr refused to
deliver brick to Buchanan with view to
breaking him down, that would be illegal:
Squires had contract for roofing and fur
nishing supplies and plaintiff said
Squires refused to go ahead with the
contract because the Builders E1-
change would not permit him to do SO.
Was there a concerted action between these
two or three men for the purpose of break
ing down the plaintiff? If so declare that
purpose illegal. It was conspiracy"
Henry G. Kerr, Robert Twyford and M.
c. Squires are the defendants. The jury is
still ont
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
THE DELEGATES GO HOME.

After a Four Days Session the Convention
of Engineers Adjourns-Many Questions
Considered-Oficers Elected-The Order
Being More Completely Organized.
The Convention of the Brotherhood OF
Engineers and the Brotherhood of Firemen
adjourned yesterday afternoon after four
days session. Most of the delegates LETT
the city last evening, but some remained
here to consider further the woriz OF some
of the boards or committees.
The delegates came from ala parts of the
country, but the majority are identified
with the Pennsylvania system. The next
convention will be held in this city in 1894.
The officers elected for the next two years
were: Chairman, S. P. Lowery, of Harris
burg, snd Secretary, j. 2. Welsh of Erie.
MANY questions relating tn the order and
railroads were discussed. For the most
part alter being considered these were re-
ferred to the committees, which are still
considering them. The great question be-
fore the present session was to form closer
organized body and effect more permanent
union. New moves have been made
cautiously and every precaution taken to
make no blunder. The members who have
Board of Adjustment which includes repre-
sentatives from all subdivisions
A delegate in discussing the work of the
order last evening, said: "The Brother
hood differs from other organizations in
that we have few strikes. / am opposed
TO strikes, feeling that nothing is to be
gained and believe all means should be re-
sorted to before coming out. We work on
an entirely different principle, and look
after the interests of our members in the
way of granting benefits to injured men,
bers On the question OF wages, our MEM
bers are divided. 1 believe we are too
poorly paid for the risks we run, but no
action has been taken to make us think any
change will be made. We are doing
most of our work in the way
of completing our organization so that we
can work together better.
Gas to shorter hoIrs, the question was
not seriously considered. We did not get
along that far. The runs are made on
schedule time and are gagged accordingly.
This is hard matter Tor US to deal with,
more so than with any other vocation, and
the only resort we have is to refuse to work
after We are tired out so that We cannot do
have the pay On the Columbus division
equdito thaS U, otuer places, no uenni'0
action was taken, and, indeed, only re-
ceived passing notice rs vet. We are not
ready to take decisive action, but are direct
ing our efforts in other directions. Our
plans will come out at the proper time, but
they cannot be given out at present.
"Another thing that can be mentioned is
the sympathy of our members for the
Homestead strikers. No request has been
made for definite contributions, but our
members are voluntarily contributing
something to their cause. The contribu-
tions have been abundant, and the Home
stead locked-out men will receive good
help from our Brotherhood from all over
the country"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
SEARCHED THE MILLS.


Union Men Make an Investigation and Re
port to the Advisory Committee-Three
Carpenters Have q Tilt With the
strikers-Families Moving Away.
Much excitement was caused at Home
stead among the coal and iron policemen
and mill officials Thursday night over re-
port that two men with their pockets filled
with dynamite had gained entrance into the
mill The rumor created great consterna-
tion among the mill workers. The police,
Superintendent Potter, his foreman and
several mill workers began an immediate
search. All departments and the yards
were searched and the men were not dis
covered
In Homestead several men said that two
strikers put on old clothes and walked
boldly through the mill gate at dusk, pass
ing the police undetected, and making an
investigation of several departments. They
then reported at meeting Of the Advisory
Committee, which lasted until midnight.
The two strikers had no dynamite, but they
desired to satisfy themselves and others as
to the exact state of operation in three de-
partments of which there was doubt. EN-
boldened by their success the men returned
tonight and were arrested.
Three non-union carpenters were proceed
ing down Shanty hill this afternoon to 60
to work when they were met BY five Home
steaders who endeavored to dissuade them
All argument proving fruitless, the strikers
attempted to restrain them by force, when
two of the carpenters drew revolvers and
threatened to use them If thev were not
allowed to proceed. The strikers offered
no further resistance.
Several other Homestead families moved
away during the day. An employe said to-
night that already 5000 pairs of blankets
have been provided. At first these cost 81
pair, but the last allotment was secured
for ~ pair Every new arrival was given
pair of blankets and if he left some other
man usually took his blankets also, some
having as many as six pairs on their cots.
The proposition of the trades unions of
Chicago with their go, 900 members to have
a Homestead day at which each member is
to contribute one days pay is very cheer
ing news to many of the strikers here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
REV J. c. TAYLOR WILL STICK.
He Had Agreed to Resign, but Now Recon-
siders His Action.

He Had Agreed to Resign, but Now Recon-
siders His Action.
Alta meeting of the Executive Board of
the Allegheny Baptist Association held on
Thursday resolutions were passed with
drawing the right hand of fellowship from
the Rev. jackson G. Taylor, of the Taber-
nacle Baptist Church, and all members
thereof as long as they continue to sus-
tain him as pastor.
MI. Taylor, when seen late last night at
his residence on James street, said that the
whole thing was false from beginning to
end. He said: "I am member of the
Association and have no official knowledge
of the meeting. have never had trial or
a notice of one, neither was I notified of
meeting. The whole transaction is the
work of enemies who are jealous of my sue
cess. At a meeting held in July eight or
nine ministers were present and 1 consented
to resign for the sake of harmony, but my
enemies caused an article to be published
W hich raised commotion and the result
was that nv resignation was returned to me
and now they are mot only attacking me,
but the members of nv congregation"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
WELCOMING A NEW PASTOR,

The Fifth Avenue M. E. Congregation Re-
ceives Rev. DR.. ManseIl.
The members of the Fifth Avenue NJ E.
Church last night rendered reception to
their new pastor, Rev. r. B. Mansell, d.
D., supplying the place recently left vacant
by the expiration of the Rev. L. McGuire's
pastorate. There were over 300 persons
present, including members of the church
and their friends.
At clock DR.. Mansell was greeted by
each of the members in person, after which
he was formally introduced by Dr. Edmun-
son, of Fifth avenue
DR.. Mansen and Rev. Montgomery, of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, then
made short addresses After some music
refreshments were served by the ladies,
after which an informal sociable was in
dulged in. The evening was passed most
enjoyably and DR.. Mansell was accorded a
hearty welcome.
Rev. Mcclure has for years been con-
spicuous figure in Pittsburg church circles.
He is chaplain of the Fourteenth Regiment,
N. G.. P, and he is one of the most popular
preachers in the city. He has been assigned
to church in Johnstown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
THEIR SILVER ANNIVERSARY.

Abe Patterson Post G. A. r.. Celebrates Its
Twenty-Fifth Birthday.
The silver anniversary of Abe Patterson
Post Ss, G. A. R., was celebrated last even
ing at Cyclorama Auditorium in Allie
gheny. A large crowd of veterans were
present at the celebration and Joined in the
festivities. An enjoyable programme was
furnished.
The Chaplain opened the meeting with q
prayer, which was followed with music by
the G. A. r. Band. Addresses we're de-
livered by Major E A. Montooth, Senior
Vice Department Commander w. o. Rus
sell, General A. L. Pearson, Hon. j. w.
Over and John S. Lambie, ESQ. Several
selections by quartet and recitation. by
j. D. Brison were some of the entertaining
features of the anniversary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
DIED OF MENINGITIS.

Verdict of the Jury in the Case of W. c.
Erskine.
The inquest held on the body of William
c. Erskine yesterday by Coroner Mcdowell
failed to show that death was the result of
the assault committed on his person last
April The verdict was that the man died
from meningitis and Inflammation of the
brain. Erskine was assaulted last April BY
two footpads, who robbed him of mis- watch
and diamonds, considerable money and
number of checks.
The police could not find any clue to the
parties involved and the case was dropped.
Erskine never did any work since he was
beaten and died last Wednesday at the
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
WILL NOT BE G0UGRD.

The Commissioners Will Not Be Fooled in
Printing the Ballots.
The County Commissioners will to-day
open the bids and award the con tracts for
printing the ballots for the coming election.
The latest decision of Chairman Reeder in
Philadelphia that 1.-THE law does not compel
the numbering by machinery will affect the
local bids greatly, and it is now thought
there will be no trouble encountered in get
ting the work out in time.
The Commissioners have been consulting z
with local Job printers and Commissioner
Weir said yesterday that they would not
award the contract to-day unless the bids
were reasonable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Accidentally Shot Himself.

Elmer Lewis, brother Of o. M. Lewis,
of No. Z police patrol, was fatally injured
while hunting yesterday. Crossing the
river above Charleroi his gun was accident
ally discharged, the contents of the barrel
lodging in the back of his skull Some of
the shot entered his brain. He was brought
to the Southside Hospital, where he is not
expected to recover. He is about % years
of years of age. His home is on South
Twenty-ffth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
THE CHINESE PICNIC.

A Couple of Hundred of Them Take an
Outing.
The little grove up Highland avenue was
the scene of novel gathering. Some 200
or more Cinnamon met there yesterday and
spent the afternoon in pleasures peculiar to
to their own country.
heard for several blocks. They played
many games, but fan tan seemed to have the
call The supper was q unique sight and
the chop-sticks of the feasters cashed and
clattered. The festivities lasted until 10
o'clock last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
White Shirts.

We haven't found any way of improving
our "Stag's Head Shirt, but We have had
some made with special short bosom that
there were many calls for. The price is 81.
Also "fnest" Stag's Head Laundered
White Shirt at 81 so.
But we can offer no shirt of any kind at
any price that has more good honest value
for the money than our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Struck Him With a Ratchet,

William Dukes was held in 81, 900 bail
by Alderman Richards for his appearance
in court to answer a charge of assault and
battery made against him by w. II. Wes-
ton, of Oakdale. Weston charges Dukes
with having struck him with hatchet sew
eral times and the hearing was set for Tues
day next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Would Not Prosecute Them.

Charles Connors, Edward Broderick, Rob-
ert Smith and Edward Devlin, four East
End boys arrested yesterday morning for
the robbery of William R. Kuhn's cafe on
Penn avenue last Sunday, were discharged
yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Kuhn refusing to
prosecute. The parents of the boys propose
sending them to some institution for the
care of incorrigibles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Killed by an Engine,

Benjamin Foukes, GA years old, died yes
terday afternoon at the West Penn Hos
pital from injuries received in the morning,
by being struck by an engine on the Pam
handle road. The deceased was track
walker and the accident happened between
Birmingham and Temperanceville stations
An inquest will be held to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
The Flag Was Not Presented.

The Allegheny Republican Cadet March,
ing Club was to have been presented with =
handsome silk flag last evening by their
lady friends of the Second ward, but for
some reason the flag was made of blue ma
terial instead of white, the clubs color,
and the presentation was deferred until .,
lster date.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

You Can't Pawn Your Watch After p. M.
A subcommittee of the Police Safety
Committee yesterday amended the ordi-
nance regulating pawn shops SO as to per-
NIT such shops to be open in the evening,
but making it unlawful for them to receive
pledge or pawn of any kind after P. M.
This will permit pawnbrokers doing jewel
ry business to carry it on at night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Thieves Captured.

The Allegheny police authorities re-
ceived word by wire last night that two
men had been arrested at East Palestine,
O., with lot of gold and silver watches
and penknives, which they were trying to
sell. One of the men is supposed to be
man named Rooney from Pittsburg, who
was identified by travelling salesman from
this city
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A New Carnegie Foundry.

Seven carloads of structural iron have
been received at Braddock for Carnegie's
new foundry and machine shops. Many
hundreds of tons of it will be required to
ings, each one 80 by 200 feet. The work
will be commenced as soon as the piers are
finished
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Increasing the Force.

The force of men is being constantly in
creased at the Elba Iron Works. The fur
naces are nearly all in operation and doing
good work The strikers are as determined
as ever, and are doing nothing looking to a
settlement. The managers say the plant
will soon be in full operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
"TID-BITS."
EXPOSITIO

EXPOSITION - 'Music exalrs each joy,
allays each grief" 1t Nliles away the
monotony of a single life; it is also an anti
dote for the ills and troubles of a married
one. When you are downcast and despon-
dent, fly to the Exposition, and spend an
hour with Brooks and his Incompatible
band.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

Osceola Currier, President of the Police
Commission, OF Newars, d. J., is in the
city, his object being to place contract for
lighting that city by electric lights with the
Westinghouse Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
NeckWeaf

All now ready-all the leading London and
New York styles, including the three lead
ing English makes and twice as manv in
our own country, in Puffs, Tecks, 4-in-sN $,
Ascots and the new flowing end scaris, in
silks and satins, plain and fancy colors, all
new shapes and new designs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

EXPOSITION-"If had but q thousand
year, Robin Ruff" what a treat could
give my friends. / would take every one
OF them to the Exposition to see the sights
and hear the superb music.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

EXPOSITION-"Theny you'll remember me, :"
but remember at the same time you prom
ised to take mo to hear Brooks at the Ex-
position tonight, and treat me to ride on
the merry-go-round. Lots Of 1un in 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
EXPOSITION

EXPOSITION = "When you and I were
young, Maggie" what good time we used
to have. Let us go to the Exposition and
live the happy days over again. I always
enjoy myself when go there
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

DIR. B. NJ. HANNA Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office. 10 Penn
treet, Pittsburg, Pa ssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
12OO-GalIinpers,-12OO

Guns are the best, their diamonds, watche
ana ewelry the finest, and their m usica
goods are not to be excelled. At the old
stand, No. 120O Penn avenue.