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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
A SERMON ON LEGISLATORS.
International Morality Must Be Based
Upon Christian Ethics.

International Morality Must be Based
Upon Christian Ethics.
The subject "Our legislators" taken by
the Rev. John H. Prugh yesterday morning
in Grace Reformed Church, at Grant street
and Webster avenue, was well taken and
consistently handled. The pastor dwelt
upon the grave responsibilities resting upon
Representativ and Senators in Congress,
ana the necessity OF prayers being offered
in their behalf. During the course OF his
sermon he said:
1.-THE fact that from every section of the
tors. praying that Congress take firm
stand Tor the protection and purity of the
of the theme. Reviewing the history of the
Colonial days and that of the Revolution of
'76. the hand of God is clearly seen in the
affairs of the nation. In the war between
shines steadily. The South accepted the
terrible judgment. She bowed her head and
clasped the North's hand in fraternal union.
and now we have One nag, one land, one
heart. one hand, one nation evermore' And
on sweet Memorial Day, the people of the
South, as we'll as those of the North, strew
flowers over the green mounds of those who
wore the blue and the gray.
whether the l3 Colonies should go to war
in 1776. the legislators, gathered in Philadel-
phia determined it. Whether we should 20
to war in 1860, the legislators IN Washington
gave the final decision. Whether we should
settle the Alabama trouble, the 'Bering
sea dispute, ny arms OF arDltratlOn; wneCner
we should amicably settle affairs with Italy
and Chile; whether we should rebuild a
Chinese wall that had been thrown down,
Congress decides it. And we must keep in
touch with urlegislators, and in touch with
God for them.
"The functions of our legislators is so far
reaching that there is not home in all this
country that is not happier or more dismal
because of its influence. Christian people
should intercede with God for our Legis-
lators. He is the Supreme Ruler of the ma
tion. And our Representatives and Sena-
tors ought to refer every question to the law
of Righteousness, as read by the light of con-
science. The people should use the power
intrusted to them, not for private interests.
but with the sternest integrity toward God
and the people. They ought never give up
to party what was meant for man kind, nor
to q section what was ment for the nation.
And in our intercourse with foreign nations,
whether they be strong or weak, Christian
or heather, onr foreign policy will be wrong
and ultimately fatal, if it does not rest upon
the principle that international morality
has no separate code, but is only wider ap-
plication of Christian ethics"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
SlLK-AND-W00l CHAlLIES,

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Over 5000 yards, regular 81 quality,
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

Hold in Many of the City Churches Y-ster-
day-Grand rmy Posts in Attendance
Sons of Veterans Listen to u Sermon
Large Audiences Present.
Memorial Day services were held in many
of the churches yesterday, and the congre-
cations were much larger than usual. as
several G. A. R. posts attended the services
in body.
The sentiments, allegories and lessons of
Decoration Day were dwelt upon by the
ministers and speakers, and their auditors
paid strict attention and in some instances
as pathethic incidents and tales were re-
counted the moisture of sympathy was
noticeable in many eyes.
At the Grace Memorial Presbyterian
Church the Rev. j. A. Bovden preached to
the Colonel r. G. Shaw Post. At the Pres
byte-ian Bethel the Rev. W. Z. Donaldson
addressed the Abe Patterson Post No. ss.
Posts Nos. e3O and 4s0 were addressed by the
Rev. J. Med. Hervey upon "The Eternal
Peace" at the Thirty-third Street q. P.
Church. General Assembly delegate, Rev.
W. P. McNary, of Tarkio Mo-. prea ched the
Third Q. P. Church, Allegheny. The Rev.
}. W. Mckay, Phi. D., preached at the
Shady Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian
was held at the Haven NJ. E. Church by the
Rev. W. II. Rodenbauyh. The Colonel John
W. Patterson Post No. Isl were addressed
by the Rev. J. A. BalIantyne at the Bingham
Street NJ. E. Church. the Union Vet
dressed by the Rev. G. w. 1zer.
pastor of Christ Church. at the Duquesne
Theater yesterday morning. The Rev. j. III.
Miller, pastor of the Buena Vista Street NJ.
E. Church, delivered mem orial sermon
last evening. The Sons of Veterans were
addressed by the Rev. John G. Goettman at
the Trinity NJ. E. Church, and the Rev. j. S.
Hutson delivered n memorial sermon at the
Nixon Street Church, Allegheny, taking for
his subject the theme, "Why We Decorate"
Memorial services were held in the Smith
field Street NJ. E. church last night by the
various posts of the Grand Army OF the Re-
public located between the two rivers. The
veterans to the number of nearly 200 formed
on Smithfield street in front Of City Hall and
marched to the church, where they were
Joined by more than q hundred others and
filled nearly half the church.
Sunday afternoon memorial service was
held in the o. II. Rippley Ladies' Circle
The memorial sermon was delivered by W.
H. Olden of the Fortieth Street NJ. E. Church.
telling speech was delivered by c. P. Har-
rah, pastor OF Lawrenceville English Evan
gelical Lutheran Church. Considerable
grave marking was done yesterday.
be completed. The Ladies' Circle will
furnish free lunch to-day to all old soldiers
who may attend the service at Allegheny
Cemetery. The lunch room will be in
Turner Hall at Forty-seventh street. Thou
sands were decorating the graves OF the
dead in Allegheny Cemetery during the
afternoon of yesterday, but the bad weather
prevented the great crowds from coming
who are usually present on the day pre-
ceding.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
SUNDAY SODA WATER
Sold to Ten Thousand Persons in a
Market. Street Drug Store.
FIVE CLERKS KEPT HUSTLING
To Meet the Demand Of Thirsty Souls
With q Nickel Apiece.
ARRESTED AND FINED AT MIDNIGHT

Ten thousand people slaked their Sunday
thirst at market street drugstore yester-
day and L. & o. Agent Mcclure was pow
erless to punish them or the plucky dealer.
The pro prietor, William I. Espy, did not
shut off the soda water fountain nor the
cigar cases at midnight Saturday, as has
been the custom, and never a moment from
that time until Sunday midnight was the
clerk behind the counter idle.
During the early Sunday hours there was
a continual coming and going of the thirsty
ones, and after 9 o'clock, when people
began to turn out to the churches and else
where, it became necessary to increase the
force of clerks to five men, including the
cashier, Mr.. Espy himself From that time
until long after midnight the store was con-
water and many boxes of cigars were
sold besides the regular sale of drugs
permitted by the Blue Laws. People
from all classes Of society were among the
thirsty patrons, and as he had announced
through the newspapers and by large
plncards on the store windows that he was
selling. people went squares out OF their
they were willing to give. Business and
professional men of all branches seemed
happy to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to slake their thirst on Sunday and
crowd that thronged the store during the
day. At times the crowd was so great that
the capacity of the store was taxed to hold
them. and well-known business men of high
standing were observed waiting for 10 to Is
minutes to he served.
In order to prevent a veXatiouS suit by the
highly moral Young men who go around Tor
the Law and Order Society, friend of Mr..
Espy's went before a downtown Alderman
at midnight and entered suit against him
for violating the Blue Law by selling soda
water, cigars and other prohibited articles
on Sunday. The suit was entered and notice
served inside of five minutes after the clock
had turned the hour OF midnight. By this
the Law and Order Society is cut or from
any of the fines and costs they so dearly
love to rake in, as only one suit can be
entered for tie violations of one day.
Mr.. Espy last night said: 81 do not DEFY
the Law and Order Society. 1 appreciated
the necessity for giving the people some re-
freshment on Sunday. The TACT that 10000
people patronized my place to-day shows
that such place is a necessity, and 1 have
been assured by hundreds of the best men
in the city to-day of their entire support.
So long as my receipts are as large as they
were to-day will continue to sell and pay
my fine regularly, and If any pressure is
brought against me have money enough to
take the case into the Supreme Court"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
WHERE JUSTICE FELL.
Wife Beaters, Highway Robbers and Drunks
Made Up the Calendar Yesterday-A
Fine OF $50 and Costs For Making War

Wife Beaters, Highway Robbers and Drunki
Made Up the Calendar Yesterday-A
Fine OF $50 and Costs For Making Wal
on England.
There were 81 prisoners at the Central
station yesterday morning Seven of them
were discharged, their offenses being trivial
ones. Six corner loafers and as many drunks
received light fines. Joe Brown was given
80 days for loafing about a court or High
street. Ed Dagnall got 60 days for abusing
his wife aud threatening to kill their child
at their home on Second avenue. Henry
Brnston WAS held for court on a charge of
highway robbeI Y. having stolen n watch and
81 So from Frank Beck on Water street.
Magistrate Succop mad % cases to dispose
of Mt the Twenty-eighth ward station hear
ing yesterday morning. Among the many
cases was that of James Young, who was
desirous of whipping any Englishman he
came across and therefore undertook to
thrash James Cook. He was fined $50 and
costs. Casper Simmons got mad at n South
Twelfth street saloon keeper, and in order
to give vent to his rage threw a stone
through the window. He was fined s25 and
costs. Martin Retka had two kegs of beer
and party OF friends at his home on the
Birmingham road: The place was raided:
The crowd, seven in all, were fined $40 and
costs each.
Magistrate Nellie disposed of IL cases at
the Allegheny police hearing yesterday
costs for choking Joseph Brady, "a small
boy Saturday afternoon. John Thompson
and p. S. Holland were arrested Saturday
night in front of 120 Taggart street. Thomp-
son had a beer bottle, and struck Holland
on the head with 1t. The officer immedi-
ately placed Thompson under arrest. While
waiting at the patrol box for the wagon
Holland came up and struck Thompson in
the face. The former was fined $40 and the
latterS5.
Magistrate McKenna disposed of "a cases
at the Twelfth warl police station. Frank
kornosky INDUCED too freely in stimulants
Saturday night and attacked Mrs. Milburn
on Eighteenth street, hitting her with a
brick. He was fined $50 and costs. John
Keely went to his home in Spring alley Sat
urdav night drunk, pulled his wife ont of
bed, beat her and threw her into the street.
He was given 80 davs TO the workhouse.
Magistrate Leslie had eight offenders before
him at the Seventeenth ward police station
yesterday morning. Edward Gable was ar
rested Saturday night in Il shanty boat on
the Allegheny river on a charge of va
grancy. AT the station he was identified rs
being boy who recently escaped from the
Reform School OF MorganZa. He was turned
over to tie authorities of that institution.
Magistrate Hyndman disposed of five
common disorderly conduct cases at the
Nineteenth ward station and two drunks at
Fourteenth ward station yesterday morning.
The usual fines were imposed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
THE FINAL SERVICES
Held in the Sandusky Street Baptist
Church Last Evening.
NEW EDIFICE TO BE ERECTED
Veterans of the Late War Listen to Me-
mortal Day Sermons.
TOPICS DISCUSSED BY CITY PASTORS

The Sandusky Street Baptist Church in
niscent gathering last night, and those in
attendance made up one of Allegheny s
most select congregations. 1t was final
services in the old structure, for the Baptists
are going to erect one, elegant and new,
upon the ruins of the present one, the work
of tearing down to begin tomorrow.
Yesterday was Children's Day also, and
the tasty decorations for the morning service
were left to add pleasure and entertainment
to the evening. The young people had little
show in the evening service,as it was mainly
intended for the older ones to give short
and pleasing tales of the old church before
they would leave 1t. The opening story was
given by Pastor Woodburn, who has been
within the fold for 80 years. and pastor Tor
%. Prof. L. H. Eaton, who was 30 years super
intendent of the Sunday schools. gave a
short history of the older members. Carl
Stewards "reminiscences were humorous and
sympathetic. He has been superintendent
of the Sunday schools three years. and he
spoke OF his experience in the church for
the last ten years. William Kimble. OF Hobo
ken, paid touching tribute to the departed
dead who were in the fold.
The very interesting story of the evening
was tho tale Of the early experience with the
pTeJuulCe OF tile StarClnS Cnurcn. IL was
told by Brother William Cutter So great
was the pref judice against the colored man
that prominent members of the church
would not admit colored Baptists. But this
was overcome by the more vigorous position
taken by William Shadrack, the organizer
of the church, and the coiored man was ad-
mitted to worship God with the white.
John A Milor. the present Superin tendent
of Sunday school, gave the last tale of the
early church.
This church was organized in 1885, over an
old saloon on Robinson street, Allegheny.
When the present church was built there
was but 500 to put into its erection.
The pastor went to the colored Baptist
congregation in Richmond and was pre-
sented with half buShel of pennies. There
has been raised for the elegant new edifice
about $40, 900. The seats will be of quartered
oak with frescoed auditorium capable of
seating about 800 people. The pulpit will be
of fine polished OAK; also platforms and
dressing rooms. The choir and organ will
have their positions behind the min
ister. The whole OF the lower
floor shall be arranged to make
one room. though when necessary the large
glass doors and partitions may be manipu-
lated so as to make six class rooms. There
will be no galleries. Three huge windows,
16 feet in diameter, will let in the light, and
the pastor says the plans, if carried out. will
make it one of the most costly and comfort
able churches OF the city.
Services will be held in the new building
on November J. the dedication occurring
later on. Until that time, services will be
held regularly in Cyclorama Hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
TO HELP THE WOMEN.
Mrs. Wittenmyer in Washington Working
for the Nurse Pension Bill.

Mrs Annie Wittenmyer, Past National
President of the Woman's Relief Corps, spent
Sunday as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. h
Wallace of Alleg heny. This morning she
left for Washington to look after the army
nurse pension bill now pending in Congress.
The BILLS on the calendar, and Is to come
up as soon as the appropriation bills, which
have the right of way, are through. She has
spent considerable time already at the Capt.
tai City in the interest OF this bill and has
carried it through the committee by a unan-
imous vote, and it is now believed that it
will pass the House by large majority.
The members from the Northern States
will stand almost solidly for the bill. Gov
ernor Russell, of Massachusetts,, has asked
the members of that State to stand unitedly
for that measure. Other States will vote
without regard to party in favor of it.
Many of the Southern members are also in
favor OF the bill.
There are now about 800 women who come
under the provisions of this bill. About 100
of them are being supported by the National
Women's Relief Corps, which involves n
heavy outlay each year. These women
saved the lives of thousands, and she be-
lieves that the Governments should provide
Mt least S2 per month for those who are in
need. 1t will involve annually about only
SAC, 600 to the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
A CATHOLIC HOME
To Be Erected for the Care Of Needy
Bows and Girls


Bows and Girls.
An enthusiastic meeting of the gentlemen
interested in the proposed protectorate for
children was held in FIoyd's Hall, Liberty
street, last night, representatives being pres
ent from large number of Catholic socie-
ties. The original intention was to ;ound an
institution for the care of boys from y to is
years of age-boys beyond the age limits of
the orphan asylums-look after their inter-
ests, find employment for them and furnish
them with home. The plan met with such
hearty approval that it has been enlarged
and it is now the intention to care for girls
as well as boys. 1t is not meant for "incor-
rigibles," but children who have no
maternal protectors, and who if not assist
ed, would nave poor chance in this world
At the meeting last night the constitution
was adopted and 1t was decided to apply
for n charter Mt once. Contributions were
reported from the Holy Cross Conference of
st. Vincent de Paul, st. Johns Conference
OF st. Vincent de Pau, st. Peters Conference
of st. Vincent de Paul, st. Mary's of Mercy
Total Abstinence Union, branches 81, 81 and
As of the Emerald Beneficial Association
1t was also reported that an offer of five
acres at Williamsburg, and % acres at Nc
keesport had been made to be given as soon
as the association is ready to build per-
manent home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30

and Protestants assembled to hear it. The
G. A. R. were admitted to the building with
their uniforms and regalia. Captain John
ward. was in command, with James Conolly
as lieutenant.
During the hours following mass there
were thousands of people decorating the
graves of their departed friends in st.
NIary's Cemetery. Huge baskets of flowers
were emptied on the graves despite the I'M
favorable and cloudy weather. Men with
the frosts of many winters carried wreaths
to place upon the tombs of some departed
relative. Mothers who could scarcely make
their way to the church unassisted, planted
ters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30

her husband had some trouble about tho
children. He wished to take them away
from her care ana that injured her health. She
came home once before her Incarceration
in DiXmont on the same account, and
after two weeks kind treatment she was
fully restored. Kind treatment is all she
ever needs"
"ls reconciliation between Mr.. and Mrs.
Kuhn anticipated"
81 cannot say, but l sincerely hope So"
and beyond this Mr.. Hurst would not say.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
BURIED IN A HURRY.
Coroner Mcdowell Proposed to Have tho
Body Exhumed.

Body Exhumed.
Mrs. John Dolby, OF Beltzhoover borough,
died at o'clock Saturday night and was
buried at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The undue haste in the interment was not
necessary on account of the nature of the
disease which carried her off, and the Coro-
ner will probably have the remains ex-
humed for investigation.
DR.. Sweeney, Of Allentown, first notified
the Coroner of the death yesterday morn
ing, stating that he had been called to at
tend Mrs. Dolby, but she was dead when he
arrived. He was ready to issue certificate
for her interment, as he was satisfied that
death WAS due to acute alcoholism Mrs.
Dolby having drank a great quantity of
liquor on Saturday. The Coroner, however.
ordered the doctor to have the Justice of
the Peace hold an inquest. Supposing the
order would be obeyed the Coroner sent his
clerk. David Sample, to take the testimony
Yesterday afternoon. but the funeral had
left the house before his arrival. No e1-
planation was given for the hasty burial,
and Mr.. Sample was unable to see Dolby, the
husband of the deceased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
A BROTHERLY FEELING
Exists Between the Protestant and Catholic
Soldiers Of Sharpsburg

Some Of the Sharpsburg people are under
the impression that Father Schwab would
not let his members take part in the Dec
Grafton Day services.
report yesterday afternoon. He said: "My
people will fully commemorate the day. 1
see no reason why they should not, for cer-
tainly Catholic and Protestant blood was
shed side by side for the same cause. NV
members are at liberty to attend any serv-
ices they want to. The only thing 1 OBJ
jected to was allowing the Chaplain of the
q. A. X. post tc hold services in our ceme-
terry. Like our Church., the cemetery is
consecrated, and only followers of the
Cath olic faith can hold services there. The
Catholic soldier dead will be tenderly cared
for tomorrow. AS to there being any hard
feelings between the q. A. R. people and
myself, it is absurd"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
Difference of Opinion

Exists between the publisher of q valuable
little book called zone Hundred Lessons in
Business" and Fleishman & Co. The pub
Usher thinks he ought to sell 10000 copies 1t
81 each. Fleishmnn & Co. think he ought to
sell 1000, 900 at 25 cents each.
This week the firm will endeavor to prove
they are right by Offering 900 ut rs cents.
The book is replete with information on
nearly every branch of practical business
work Short cuts in figures, wages and pay
rolls. How to write business letters. Hints
TO corresponding clerks. How to make out
accounts and invoices. Hints on advertis-
ing, and nearly. everything one is likely to
meet in q business Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
A RACE FOR A KEG.
Annie Won the Beer, but Mary Wouldn't
Have 1t That Way.

In community called Goat Hill, or Irish
town, live Annie Comfy and Mary Latfey,
the latter wearing the title of "Queen of
Irishtown." They are near neighbors and
have had many neighborly quarrels The
other day, however, Annie and Mary came
together IL field and put an eye on each
other.
1t haprened in this way. Pete Stack, who
the abodes of these ladies on Friday with
but one keg of beer in his wagon. Annie
and Mary each wanted it. Stack, not wish
ing to lose any customers placed the keg in
the middle of the field and told the women
that whoever got to the keg first could have
it, Annie Comfy got there first paid her
dollar and took possession of the key. Mary
disappointed lit into Annie, who had to
knuckle under and give up the fight.
ANNE brings suit for assault and battery
before Squire McNeirney, and tomorrow
morning the case will be finally settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
Accident to q Cattle Train.

Two cars loaded with cattle were pushed
through an open switch ut South Fifth
street, on the Pittsburs, Virginia and
Charleston Railroad, and were overturned
yesterday. The cattle, which were being
shipped to George Hauch, on South Twenty
sixth street. were all taken out uninjured
with the exception of two, which were so
badly injured they had to be shot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-30
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