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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
PROPOSALS.

DROPOsALs FOR ROOFING COPPER-
il Office of building for Library of Congress,
Jas East Capitol street, Washington, &C, Feb
ruary 25, 1892. Sealed proposals for furnish-
ing and delivering the timed sheet copper
and galvanized sheet iron ribs required for
the three book-stack roofs and portico flash
ings of the building for Library of Congress,
in this city, will be received at this office until
2 O'Clock P. M, on MONDAY, the I4th day of
March, 1892, and opened Immediately there
after in presence of bidders. Specifica-
tions, general instructions and conditions,
and blank forms of proposal may be OBJ
tanned on application at this office. BERN
ARD Z. GREEN, Superintendent and Engi-
neer. fe254525 rs "a 29mh1I,l2 l2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

Charles Spurgeon, has Professionally as
sumed the duties of the pastorate of the
Metropolitan Tabernacle. Rev. Mr.. PierSon
was the most popular candidate for the pas
torate, but he is Presbyterian, and the
trust deed requires the selection of Bap-
tist Mr. Pierson will continue to occupy
the pulpit, and will probably formally join
the Baptists and become the permanent
pastor.
The Hendersons, of the Clyde, are build
ing a 4O-ton centerboard yacht for Mr.. Bell,
of Thistle fame. 1t is expected that she
will be prize winner.
Further tests have been made with the
SNYDER dynamite proiectile in South Wales.
Shells from six-inch Armstrong guns,
charged with 45 pounds of black prismatic
powder. attained velocity of 35 feet per
second greater than ordinary projectiles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
MEsEROLE ADMITTED INTO CHURCH,
The New Yorker Accused of Murder Now
in the Plymouth Fold.

in the Plymouth Fold
NEW YORK, Feb 26.-[Special 1.-The
attendance at Plymouth Church prayer
meeting last night was larger than usual,
in expectation of a possible row between
the male and female members over the ad-
mission of Darwin J. Meserole, the son
of General Meserole, who was recently
tried for the murder of Theodore
Larbig. in Dovie Comstock's fiat in
Sackett street. The attendants last
night, however, had an opportunity
of seeing young Meserole, for he was
present, and apparently no one was more
deeply interested in the devotions than he.
He arose slowly, and, with bowed head
and a voice checked with emotion, declared
that his soul was filled with love for Christ,
and that he believed that his
sins had been forgiven. Meserole had
merely accepted the courtesy extended to
all attendants at the prayer meeting, whether
members of the church or not, to give their
experience and take part in the discussion
on the religious topic under consideration.
He made most favorable impression, and
all opposition, it is said, to his admission
to membership will die out before the next
meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
VIII Tackle the Smoke Again.

At the next meeting of Councils, a new
ordinance will be taken up, prohibiting the
use of bituminous coal by manufacturers in
certain parts of the city. The object is to,
injure the manufacturers as little as pos
sible, but at the same time protect the resi-
dence portion of the city from the smoke
nuisance. The line, in which soft coal may
be burned, commences at the outer city line,
on the north side of Second avenue. 1t will
then run to point opposite Miltenberger
street, then up over the hill diagonally
across through the Allegheny Cemetery, to
Butler street and out to the Sharpsburg
bridge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Arrested for Assaultfng His Daughter.

Peter Dousin, of West Newton, West
moreland county, was arrested yesterday in
Shaner's Hollow, French settlement, for
attempting to assault his 15-year-old daugh-
ter. The arrest was made by Detective
Lang at the request of Secretary Dorente,
of the Anti-Cruelty Society. Dousin was
given hearing before Squire Guffy and
was held for court. He is prominent citi-
zen there and is worth about $40, ,000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
TERRIBLE REVENGE FOR a CRIME
A Woman Suspected of Murder Soaked in
Petroleum and Burned

Woman Suspected of Murder Soaked in
Petroleum and Burned.
VIENNA, Feb. 26.-The details of most
horrible story were received In this city to-
dav. A band of masked men collected DUR
ing the night in the small village of
Minia, in the province of Buko-
wina They went to the house of
q young widow named Matte Leppers, fore
ing their way into her bedroom and bound
her securely with cords. They then poured
petroleum over her, thoroughly saturating
her clothes. A match was then applied to
the oil-soaked garments, and in an instant
the unfortunate woman was enveloped in
flames. The poor victims shrieks and cries
were blood curdling
The band stood gazing on the spectacle
until the woman's convulsive struggle
had ceased and her anguished means
had died away, and not one of them
stirred from the spot until nothing re-
manned of the body but blackened and
distorted mass. The murderers then
left the place as secretly as they had ar
rived. The motive assigned for the outrage
is that the woman was suspected of having
murdered her husband, and it is thought
that those who took part in the burning
of the woman were friends of the dead man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
The Pax Rolls Approved.

Public Works Committee of Allegheny
met last night and approved the pay rolls
of the several bureaus. They amounted to-:
Streets, s4,037 IL; roads, s2,O2S; parks,
1899 At; property, S567 3d. markets, $50 &c.;
wharves and landings, $219 40. This COM
prised the work of the various committees
that met previous to the meeting of the
Public Works Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A NORTH SEA DISASTER.
In a Collision, One OF the Vessels Sinks With
All on Board but One.

In Collision, One Of the Vessels Sinks With
All on Board but One.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-News of a terrible
disaster in the North Sea, by which a
steamer went to the bottom, carrying with
her every soul on board, with only one ex-
ception, was received in this city tonight
Only meager details of the catastrophe have
yet been obtained, but from the dispatches
already at hand it is learned that the
steamers Loughbrow, British, and Forest
Queen came into collision off Marlborough,
village on the North Sea- The vessels
crashed together with great force, and the
Forest Queen was torn apart by the bow of
the Loughbrow.
The damages sustained by the Forest
Queen were so extensive that the sea began
to rush through the breaches in her hull in
great volume. She at once began to settle
and in short time she plunged to the bot
tom. So quickly did the Forest Queen
founder that her crew had no chance to save
their lives The dispatches give no infor-
nation as to the extent of the damage done
to the Loughbrow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Narrow Escape for a Train.

Another landslide occurred on the Pan
handle road shortly after midnight yester-
day. A part of the Birmingham hill came
down few feet ahead of the fast line, and
before the train could be stopped the engine
and mail car were thrown from the track.
The passengers were badly frightened. The
train was brought back to the Union depot
and sent out over the Ft. Wayne road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Did Not Purchase the Pictures.

The Allegheny Library Committee met
last evening. Very little work was done.
The members of the committee inspected
the collection of pictures that are on ex-
hibition and seemed pleased with the
gallery. They did not, however, make any
proposals tending to purchase of the pic
lures. At the next meeting definite action
will be taken in regard to this matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
They still Want a Daily Paper.

The labor leaders of Pittsburg are still
toddying their pet labor daily newspaper
scheme and think it is possibility. They
claim to have man who is willing to start
subscription fund with 500, 900 and others
who will give smaller sums. If things, can
be got in shape a meeting will be held
in the Knights of Labor headquarters next
Tuesday afternooH Several labor men
from other cities will be present who are
interested in the scheme, and it is the inten-
tion to get the thing in working order
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Died in the Workhouse.

William Leniger, who was committed to
the workhouse December % for three
months as vagrant, died at that institution
early yesterday morning. Leniger was sub
ject to epileptic fits, which caused his death.
The deceased was 38 years old and belonged
in Indiana. He had two daughters, but
their residence is unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Rail and Lake Rates to Detroit.

The Pittsburg committee of freight agents
met at the Lake Shore Office yesterday. A
lot of detail business was disposed of. The
rail and lake rates to Detroit were fixed,
but no date for the opening of navigation
was made. This was postponed on account
of the uncertainty of the weather. The De-
troit rates will be: First-class, 81 cents; sec
ond, % cents; third, 20 cents; fourth, IA
cents; fifth, Is cents; sixth, II cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A New Converting MIL at Homestead.

Ground has been staked off at Homestead
for new converting mill for the steel plant
of Carnegie Bros. & Co. The mill is to be
supplied with the latest improved
machinery, and will be under root by April
/. j. Kennedy will superintend the con-
struction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Will Not Ask for More Money.

The Stonecutters' Association last night
decided to work for Al cents an hour for an
other year. There was good deal of dis
cussion about asking for an increase, but it
was thought best not to ask for more money
this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Hastings, shortage Made Good.

Yesterday the friends of ex-Market Clerk
Hastings made up his shortage of s2,314 "a
and turned the amount over to City Solicit
tor Elphinstone. They hope now that he
will get the ightest possible sentence.
Some men gave as much IS 800 to help pay
off the shortage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
That's Why.

Why is it that the Eolian once heard ap-
peals to all? Because anybody who
has one can play anything at all
times, in all places, and under all cir
cumstances.
On the Eolian you can play any music that
ever was written, and you ca n play it
correctly. Any pianist. even the best,
sometimes makes mistakes, but the
Eolian never does
Anyone can play it, from the little child to
the great-grandfather No knowledge
of music whatever is necessary. Come
in and hear them.
MELLoR & HoENE,
"Palace of Music" u Fifth'avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
ABin for Compulsory Voting.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. PA bill was
introduced in the House of Delegates to-
day to make voting compulsory in Mary
land under penalty of fine, the fines to go
to the public school funds. Sickness or abb
sence from legal residence are to be the only
acceptable excuses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A CABINET CRISIS IN ITALY.

Five of the Principal Ministers to Give Up
Their Portfolios.
LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Times correspon-
dent at Rome says: ga ministerial crisis is
imminent here. 1t is probable that Signor
Luzzati, Minister of the Treasury, and Sig
nor Branca, Minister of Posts and Tele-
graphs, will leave the cabinet"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A Glassworkers, Monument.

A committee of American Flint glass
workers will meet in Philadelphia to-mor-
row to decide upon plans for monument
for the 10 glassworkers killed in the Ra-
VIENNA wreck. 1t will cost 81. 500, and be
erected at Corning, N. Y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
A Bulgarian Diplomat Assassinated.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. 26.-Dr vulko-
v1tsch, the Bulgarian agent here, who was
stabbed yesterday by an unknown man.
died today. The murder is attributed to a
Russian named Ivanof, an accomplice of
Kaulbars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

NEW MARKET, N. H., Feb. 26.-The
New Savings Bank, of this place, has sus-
pended. The cause was unfortunate in
vestments in real estate and on personal Sc
curity. The deposits are about $191 ZOO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Broke a window and ROBBED Store

Thieves broke a plate glass window in
Mrs. William Howard's notion store at 721
Fifth avenue early yesterday morning,
They stole lot of cigars and cheap jewelry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
Mrs. Deacon 10 Meet Her Husband

CANNES, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Deacon returned
from Paris to-day and was examined at the
prefecture in the presence of an important
witness She will be confronted by her
husband tomorrow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
EDUCATIONAL.

BOOKKEEPING BY THE VOUCHER AND
ID other modern systems, pennanship and
arithmetic thoroughly taught at the Park
Institute, 204 North av., Allegheny, Pa. Day
and evening school. Students can enter at
any time. LEVI LUDDEN, A. NJ, Principal.
ia2Q-rrS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

ENGINES that run with gas, air and Pc
troleufn, by George Hes, in THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

MUSIC, sport, Grand Army, secret socie-
ties, etc, receive special attention in THE
DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

PITTSBURG'S successful business men
tell in THE DISPATCH tomorrow how a
young man should invest his first 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

RECIPROCITT, its history and results, by
William e. Curtis, in THE DIsP PATCH too
morrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27
rHH JOYCE MYSTERY.

MARK TwAIN'S story, "The American
Claimant" in THE DISPATCH tomorrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

. ORANGES and how to prepare them, by .
Southern woman, in THE DISPATCH to-
morrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-27

RECIPROCITY, by William e. Curtis, of
Pan-American fame, in THE DISPATCH
tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17
General snortinr Notes.

Entries for the National Regatta. on
Saratoga Lake, on July 20 and %, closed
yesterday.
Joe Goddard has written letter
thanking the California Club for the
fair treatment accorded him.
A novel prize is offered In the races OF
the Springfield bicycle tournament,
that eclipses pianos; silver services, BIZ
cycles, etc. 1t consists OF team of road
horses and light wagon.
The latest thing in horse racing is a
bicycle sulky and many succrssful ex-
periments have been made with 1t. AL
len Lowe says that the new bicycle
wheel sulky is a success. Charles +.
Clark, the we'll known horseman, who
used the first one made, says 1t beats
anything he ever saw. II goes round
the turns far better than any sulky ever
invented and in scoring it is the handi-
est thing known.
The race between Bicyclist John S.
Prince and horse took place last week
at Franklin Park, Columbus. Ohio. The
distance was five miles, the horse being
driven In a road wagon by Al. White.
i e.
roadsters OF Columbus, and owned by
John l.. Brown, was beaten by full
quarter OF mile in the race. Princes
time was. first mile, 3:42, and last mile
in 3:l4, making the five miles in 16
minutes and % seconds.
A Number Of Philadelphia clergymen
are taking two weeks vacation on bi-
cycles. They left Philadelphia on June
90 and took the Baltimore and Ohio
railway for Mansfield, Ohio. There
they mounted their wheels and road
through Gallon, Marion, Newton, Ur-
bana, Springfield, Dayton, Richmond
and Greenfield, reaching indianapolis
on Wednesday. From this point they
turn backward, partly over the same
road, and 20 10 Cincinnati, and then
turn northward 10 Dayton and Colum-
bus, at which place to-day they will take
the train and return to their homes.
War is brewing between the Calitor-
MIA Athletic Club and Its rival, the Pa
cific. II is all on account OF the ar
rangement of the dates for the coming
fights. Dawson and Needham are billed
To contest before the California Club on
the Goth inst, and Turner and Williams
are matched by the Pacific for the 2Sth.
Manager Harrison, of the Pacific, does
not like to have the Californians hold
their contest just two nights before
their own, for fear his receipts will be
affected, and he thinks they should ar
range their date TO a week later because
he was first in the field with his match.
The California directors are willing C
change the date and so Is Needham, but
Dawson fatty refuses, because he doe:
not want toatrain week longer. Per
suasion has not affected the Australian:
determination, so the club decided tC
let the date stand. When Harrison heard
of this he declared war, and threaten;
TO have the Williams-Turner contest or
the same night that Dawson and Need
ham meet. II he adheres to this i1es
the crowds az both contests viii 1broba
bly, be very small.
Richard 4. Fox cablesfrom London
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

Handball and rope skipping will in a
few days be added to the champions
list of exercises. The Irish bog oak
training stick presented to Sullivan by
Detective Mahoney, Of Brooklyn, is
carried by the champion during his
walks.
A singular feature OF Sullivan's sleep
ing room is the array of footwear. In
a row are eleven pairs OF shoes, eight
of which are low shoes and the remain
ing three high top. The shoes embrace
all kinds from patent leather to fight
ing shoes, and the champion can wear
two new pair each day. He also pos
sesses an astonishing collection of fight
ing clothes. No less than twenty-five
pairs of knickerbockers, ana other APP
parel worn in the ring, are hung in the
room. He says he will give them all
away after Sept. Z.
''This will be my last fight, said Sui
Ivan.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

An Explanation From Chairman Kincaid.
10 ths Edit5r Of ~ Register;
SIR:-I wish you to correct mistake
that entered into the report Of the Sec
rotary Of the Democratic Convention OF
Cameron district, Marshall county. held
on the sth inst. land published In your
valuable paper), to select delegates TO
the State and other conventions Mr..
j. w. Dunlevy was selected, 10 place OF
Mr.. Robert Crawford, Sr., named In the
report, az one OF the alternates to the
State Convention. We feel that there
was no injustice intended on the part
Of the Secretary pro tenn, Mr.. J. q.
Crawford. We, therefore, In justice to
Mr.. Dunlevy and Mr.. j. G.. Crawford,
and all concerned, ask you to publish
this ultimatum of the case.
w. NJ. KINCAD, Chairman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

zip. Two gentlemen fought for ,
prize OF lady fair, the puffs he
we'll covered with powder. lie v
succeeded In planting the powder Z
in his opponents face won the pr
There were also hoops covered W
tissue paper, behind which the gent
men were sheltered. with one fins
thrust through by this means tb
partners drew them entirely throu
the hoop. There were queer brow
paper bags, with holes for eyQ
and labelled tea, sugar" (
nuts to crack before -jha-
vor is obtained; fishing re ..
Jumps OF sugar for bait, which the J.
dies hold while the gentlemen try
catch the sugar in their teeth; flow'
balls, with many colored blossom
These were thrown into the room, bur
and there was scramble for the bio
SONS, a search for corresponding color
and the waltz after the couples wei
paired.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

which he was In profuse perspiration,
and his two assistants were very weary.
The champion then went to his room
and received a rubbing and massage
treatment Casey. Ashton and Morgan
all taking a hand. 1t was after six
o'clock when he apain appeared on the
yeranda. where he talked with callers
until called to light supper at 1880.
When he prepared to retire ats o'clock
the champion looked much better
than he has since arriving at Good
Ground. He said: 81 never felt better
in my life. / expect to take of twenty
pounds more and have eight weeks in
which to do it. l shall be fit on Septem-
Der Z to fight for anybody's money, and
have no fear of the result. ALI hope
is that Corbett's manager, Brady, who
seems to be so confident of his mans
success, will take plenty Of money TO
New Orleans. Also, as Brady is a
theatrical manager, and l being in that
business, 1 would probably advance
him enough money at the close of the
fight to get home without walking.
The roads from New Orleans are bad"
And Sullivan smiled grimly.
When Phil Casey was asked his opin-
ion of the situation he said: II am con-
fident Sullivan will come through all
right. There is no reason that his should
not. He weighed 243 when he came to
me, and is now to 230. He will take of
twenty pounds more and enter the ring
at 21O. The man is in perfect health,
and cannot help getting into condition.
/ do not believe in training man so
hard as to weaken him. He can stand
so much and no more. Discretion must
be used. | would prefer to have man
perfectly strong, even if he had little
surplus flesh, than to have him train
all the flesh off and weaken himself.
No one need fear that Sullivan will fail
to enter the ring in the pink OF condi-
ton. He is working like Trojan, and
is sure to get into proper condition for
the BATTLE"
William Morgan, who is assisting
Casey, is an old-time ball player, having
played with the Pittsburg, Brooklyn
and Washington Association teams.
Billy Pond, the little Jap, who fol-
lows the big fellow around, came all
the way from California. He sold Sui
livan's photographs, and the latter took
a liking to the Jap. Pond waits on
Sullivan, and looks after him as care
fully as though on his efforts depended
the issue of the battle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

ing the blistered heel, Sullivan got
around lively on his feet, ducked,
lodged, and followed the ball around as
though the championship depended on
the result. This exercise showed that
Sullivan had lost none OF his tremen-
dous hitting power, and that Corbett
will have to be astonishingly clever aud
alert to keep away from that deadly
right.
After punching the ball TIL it was
three-cornered, Sullivan gave evidence
of his endurance by engaging In game
of ball with Ashton and Morgan.
The ball weighed ten pounds, and
is one of the large ones used for
tossing exercise in gymnasiums. Sulli-
van was the target for both men, they
alternating In hurling the big sphere
at him. And IL kept them exceedlinf ?
busy. He continued this lnsty
for another half hour, at the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-17

chest. those long, muscular arms; the
splendidly moulded torso, the whole
resting on q pair of sturdy legs, made
more conspicuous in comparison with
such large men as Ashton and Casey.
True. there was an unnecessary concen-
tration OF flesh In the region OF the stom-
ach and back, and while IL slightly
msrred the artistic side Of the colossal
figure, still 1t was evident that very III
tie effort would remove all inartistic
lines and render the form proportion
ateiy graceful. Sullivan thoroughly en-
loved the water. 1t was Hercules in
the bath, and 3 crowd OF curious per-
sons gathered on the pier and watched
the big fellow as he floundered around.
After having been In the water about
forty minutes, Casey saidit was getting