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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A QUESTION OF MORALITY

Disturbs the Episcopal Convention and Is
Shelved-A Deputy Wants Drunken and
Erring Pastors Constitutionally Sus-
pended for One Year - The Colored
Missions.
BALTIMORE, Oct 14.-In the House of
Deputies of the Triennial General Con-
vention of the Protestant Episcopal Church
this morning. Rev. William Jones, of
Arkansas, offered a resolution providing
that clergyman convicted of a serious
offense, such as drunkenness or rimmorality,
be prohibited from officiating for at least
one year after the commission of such
offense. 1t was apparent that the House
was not pleased with this motion. Its
necessity was questioned. When the
threatening mutteriugs and expressions
were stilled by motion to lay it on the
table, President Dix put the question
s'No," and it was carried. DR.. Jones said
he had known many instances during lis
lie in the West OF clergymen being driven
from their posts in one diocese. and imme-
diately assuming their clerical functions in
another diocese.
j. Nj. Woolworth, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Rules, presented a voluminous
report. The long set of rules proposed by
Mr.. Burgwin, of Pittsburg, to govern the
convention in acting on the report of the
Hymnal, was favorably reported and
adopted by the House.
At II o'clock the Houses met in joint ses-
sion as the Board of Missions. A discus
sion followed on the scheme to leave the
colored work in the hands of the Southern
bishops. Bishop Dudley's resolution max
ing the bishops of Delaware, Maryland and
other Southern States a commission TO take
charge of the colored missions was read and
With an amendment was referred back to
the committee. The vote Oh the recon-
initial of the colored report was recon-
sidered. A motion to remit the matter to-
the General Board of Managers was carried.
Rev. Dr. Rhodes, of Southern Ohio,
offered motion to add to the canon rela-
tive to the renunciation OF the ministry, the
proviso that all said ecclesiastical authori-
ties shall, in recording and publishing such
deposition. state that it was honorable and
at the request of the person deposed. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Canons
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
NEW AMERICAN SHIPS.
It Takes Three Years for the international
Company to Meet Its Contract.


Company to Meet Its Contract.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 14.-A visit to
general offices of the International Naviga-
ton Company, with which the Postmaster
General yesterday signed ntract for
carrying transatlantic mails under the
postal subsidy act, dis losed the fact that
from one to three months will elapse before
the plans for the new vessels required in the
service will be completed and that the full
limit of three years allowed for fulfllment
of the contract will be needed to construct
the vessels. At least five new ships must
be built, and while one or two of those may
be finished in q months, the weekly arri-
age of mails in American built vessels,
according to special specifications, from
New York to Southampt n and Antwerp
cannot be accomplished until the whole
fleet is complete. even add ng the steamship
City of New York and City of Paris now in
commission.
While the general requirements of speed
and tonnage are specified in the contract,
the details of size, dimensions and equip
ment are to be determined by the company.
Various suggestions as to these details were
placed in the hands of draughtsmen as soon
as the contract was awarded by the Post
master General, September ~, and prellm-
mary plans on these diverse lines for the
first two ships to be constructed are being
prepared for comparison, improvement and
final selection. When this work is accom-
plished the designs will be placed with the
William Cramp s. Sons company for exc
cution. The vessels will be passenger steam
ships of the first class, of iron or steel, not
less than 5000 tons burden, maintaining q
20-knot speed At sea in ordinary weather,
and under the postal subsidy act must be of
American build.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A NAKED LAMP DID IT,
Five Dead and Six Injured, Is the List at
Sterling Colliery-Three of the Wounded
May Liye-Variou Theories of the

Five Dead and Six Injured, Is the List at
Sterling Colliery-Three of the Wounded
May Live-va rious Theories of the
Cause.
SHAMoKIN, Oct. 14--Five dead and six
injured, three of whom stand chances of re-
covery, is the result of Yesterdays explos-
ion at Sterling colliery, disaster which
has not had its equal in this section for
many years. The following is list OF the
dead and injured:
Dead-Thomas O'Garo boy; BENJAMIN
Thomas, Samuel Collins, James Doney and
John Bacevi lge. miners.
1njured-Horaee -Pricekdoor boy: William
Rod~ers, loader, cut and burned: William
Mack, driver, cut and wrist broken; Daniel
Reed, driver, bruised and burned. VIII
and burned; Patrick McDevitt, bruised
and burned.
As to the cause of the explosion, mine
officials advance several theories, but the
most plausible one, as given by Super
intendent Veith, of the Philadeiphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, is that
large quantity of top rock and coal,
loosened by shot, fell into an old breast
in which was confined large volume of the
dangerous gas, causing it to sweep through
the gangway and become ignited from a
naked lamp, causing THE explosion.
Eye witnesses say there were two ex-
plosions, one following quickly after the
other Patrick McDevitt, Joseph Ketchie
and Michael Wetoherok made seemingly
miraculous escapes and came out of the
mine with but a few scratches Although
they hal been at work in the same breast
with the four unfortunates who were en-
tombed bv the fall of rock and debris and
were taken out dead, the four men left the
breast on the first appearance of gas and
ran: to meet their death. AS soon as word
reached John f. Welsh, the inside foreman,
he Immediately organized rescning party,
and although beaten back several times by
the deadly ''biack damp" they set to work
removing the loose stuff, working i.ces-
sanity in relief gangs to recover the dead
and injured and reach the entombed men.
This was finally done at II o'clock last
night, when the last of those entombed was
reached and brought to the surface
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
THE FIRE RECORD.

Philadelphia-E. Morris & Co.'s hat factory
damaged $4,000
Greenock, Ont.-The Greenock Cereals
Works. Loss, $15o,0Oo.
Plainfield, Px.-David Allman's house.
The family barely escaped alive.
New York-The sculian Asphalt Com
pany's works and Smith & Co.'s planning
mill.
Carlisle-The live stock, barns and farm
machinery of George Ferry. Loss, s., 900.
Origin, incendiary.
Salineville, O.-William Falcons -four and
planning uiills,, the leading industry of the
place. Loss, $4,000
Mechanicsburg, Pa.-George Ferry's large
tobacco. Loss, IS, 600; Insurance. 81, ,oOo This
was the second fire on that farm within q
month.
Salix, lathe loss by Wednesday nights
fire will amount to sls5 oOO with insurance
half dozen residences escaped destruction.
Every business house, with all stocks also
the school house, Methodist church and
lumber yards were wiped out: The fire was
started by q boy dropping a lighted match
In an empty gasoline barrel.
West Point, Miss-The finest business
block in the city. Total loss, $40 900. incIud-
ing the following: G. e. Ellis. confectionery;
by lawyers, doctors and dentists: Masonic
Hall: Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium; X. E. Carotller's
livery stable, including large amount of
Honor Halt Forum offices; Knights OF
Pythias buildinp: the Chandler building,
and the Leader office. Total insurance, $40
600.
Winnipeg-The western half Of Alberta,
the ranching district OF the Northwest, has
been devastated by prairie fires. Thousands
of tons of hay and many buildings have
been burned, and it is feared that many cat
tie have persisted. Ranchmen on the plains
were compelled in numbers OF instances to
mount their horses and ride for their lives.
Unless ranchers can find new ranges they
will scarcely be able to tide stock over the
winter, and the subsequent loss will be
enormous.
A COMPLETE STORY by Beatrice Whit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

"After that stopped taking their RENE.
dies and began the use Of DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
previous to this could not sleep, my
nerves were excftable and spasmodic, my
stomach would not bear food. vomiting al
most constantly. Soon after beginning shis
remedy 1 slept better, and my stomach
would bear light food.
81 continued to gain until could get out.
now work all the time. and feel that DIR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
saved my life."
1t Is needless to say that his faithful wife
Mary Meehan was profoundly thankful for
the unexpected recovery of her husband to
health and strength through the wonderful
curative virtues of this great medicine, but,
even in the midst of her great joy, she her.
self was prostrated by an alarming attack Of
the rheumatism.
at is only just, and may be of great SER
vice to the afflicted" she says, "that
should state publicly my serious trouble
and how was cured
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
THE FOUL coNNoQUENEss1NG.
Oil and Salt Water Destroying Every Ira c.
of Vegetation on Its Banks.

Oil and Salt Water Destroying Every Ira ce
of Vegetation on Its Banks.
NEW CASTLE Oct 14-[Speciaz]-A
gentleman who has just returned from q
trip on foot through the valley of the Con-
noquenessing in Lawrence and Beaver
counties, says that every trace of vegetable
and animal life in that stream has been des-
troyed by the oil and salt water from the
wells near Zelienople and Harmony.
Three years ago this stream was full of fine
bass. pike and salmon, but during the past
wear thev have been driven out, and the
stream has become so highly impregnated
with salt water that the cattle refuse to
drink it.
Owing to the prevailing drouth the small
ler streams are dry, and stock is beginning
to suffer terribly for water The Beaver,
into which the Connoquenessing empties, Is
also befouled in the same way, SO that the
water is unfit even for steaming purposes,
and unless heavy rains come soon serious
consequences will follow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
TA.RA-RA TABOOED.
Only the Choicest Patriotic Airs to Be
Played by the Bands in the Chicago
Parade-The Manufactures Building
VIII Hold 600 600 PeoDle

Only the Choicest Patriotic Airs to Be
Played by the Bands in the Chicago
Parade-The Manufactures Building
Will Hold 100000 People.
CHICAGO, Oct. 14-The accommodations
for the vast crowds that will assemble at the
Worlds Fair dedication exercises in the
colossal structure known as the Manpfsct-
ures Building were rapidly nearing COM
pletion to-day. There will be seating ca
pacity for $4,000 persons, with scarcely
one-thlrd of the building occupied for the
purpose, so that nearly 200, 900 will find
room in the aisles and other parts of the
structure. Forty-seven carloads Of new
chairs for the spectators have arrived. The
lighting facilities, consisting Of $50 electric
lights of 1900 candle power each, were
being suspended this aiternoon from the
massive roof in clusters OF four and six.
A force OF 700 men were employed in the
Manufactures building preparations alone.
Downtown the streets were full of wagons
loaded with decorating material, and every
where alsng the curbs expressmsu we're un-
loading bundles of flags ana bales of bunt-
ing, while decorators and their employees
rushed about in Q manner that left no doubt
of their calling.
The committee which has charge of the
arrangements for the dedicatory bali held
a meeting at General Miles. office.this after
noon and decided to sell no more tickets for
admission. Three thousand have been sold
already, and, that being the limit fixed, the
people who have received invitations and
failed to purchase admission checks before
to-day cannot attend.
All along Michigan avenue windows are
being offered for rent for tine day of the
paradea Prices that seem astounding are
demanded tor the privilege of peering
through one-tenth of window for two
hours. In one place $50 was asked for the
use of small room with two windows
fronting on the line of march. 1t was ex-
planned by the lessee of the building that 20
persons could view the parade through
these windows, and that, after all, Sc 80 per
person for such accommodation was not
exorbitant
A pleasant relief to disagreeable features
was afforded by Chief Tomlins, of the music
department, who to-day ordered that all
bands marching in the civic parade should
play in unison and that all tunes like
Ta-rs-ra-boom-de-aye" should be discarded.
Only the very best patriotic airs are to be
used.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
MRS. MARY MEEHAN.

T was sorely afflicted with rheumatism
for more than six months, and it seemed to
affect my whole system, pains and stiffness
OF muscles and Joints to which was added
the more acute pains of sciatica.
"It was with the greatest difficulty could
keep about my house. 1 tried many reme-
dies without relief Having in mind the
great benefit my husband received from tho
use of Dr.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy. concluded to resort to it To my
great joy it was completely successful and
by the use of only three bottles was en-
tirely cured, and my health has been per-
feet since"
There is no mistake abont 1t, DIR. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy is q
wonderful medicine and effects some most
remarkable and surprising cures. Every
sufferer from disease should try it, for the
chances are that it will just hit the trouble
and restore the long sought health. All
druggists keep it for 81 and it is purely veg
etable and harmless to use. 1t is the pre-
scription and discovery OF the great special
ist in curing nervous and chronic diseases,
DR.. Greene, of S5 w. 14th Street, New York,
who can in all cases be consulted free,
either if you call or write him a description
of your disease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Vengeance of the Law Invoked.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14-Attorney Gen.
eral Miller has instructed the United States
District Attorney for the middle district of
Tennessee to vigorously prosecute the cases
assassination of revenue officers, near Flint
willie, Tenn. The Attorney General says
this officer is one Of the best in the service,
and that he has not thought it necessary to
appoint special attorney to assist him in
the prosecution of these cases, especially as
he had not asked for assistance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A New $5 Counterfeit Ont.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-The Chief of the
Secret Service Division, Treasury Depart
ment, announces that a new counterfeit SIS
silver certificate was put in circulation in
Chicago October IL 1t has the new back,
and is of the series 1891; check letter G;
Bosecrans, Register; Nebeker Treasurer.
The paper is fair and an imitation of the new
distinctively distributed fiber paper used
by the Government, the fiber being initiated
in blue and pink ink by the use of pen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
BLAMED ON THE LIQUOR SELLER.

He Is Sued for Damages for the Death of
Man Killed by the Cars.
SANDY LAKE, PA, Oct IL Special J.
Mrs. Anna Walker, of this place, widow OF
O. B. Walker, who was killed on the Lake
Shore track here August 4, has brought
suit for heavy damages against Levi Dur
ban, proprietor of the Lake House, Stone
boro, for selling her husband liquor, thereby
causing his death.
While on his way home from Stoneboro
that night in an intoxicated condition, he
was killed bv a locomotive. Damages will
likely be placed at $4,000. The case will be
tried in November.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A New Presbyterian Church.

BEAVER FALLS, Oct. 14-(Specia. l.
The Pittsburg Presbytery of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church has granted the petit
tion of about 80 families connected with the
the Reformed Presbyterian Church of this
place, to withdraw from that society and
found congregation of their own. The
reason given for the new departure Is that
the petitioners live ON College Hill, suburb
of Beaver Falls which is too far away from
the present place of worship. The new
society will build handsome church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
An Equine Murderer Near Alliance.

I ALLIANCE, Oct 4.-[Special l-At
Braceville to-day stray horse invaded the
school playground. Harry Templeton. six
years DID, was sent to drive the animal off the
premises The little fellow struck the
horse with whip, when it kicked him in
the face, crushing his skull and dashing his
brains out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Chicago in Danger of a Water Famin,

CHICAGO. Oct 14-One of the large
double-beam pumps at the Chicago avenue
water works was disabled to-day. In oonse-
quence the city will be deprived of daily
pairs can be made, which will require 80
days. City officers in charge of the Water
Department profess not to fear famine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
The Figs in Florida,

Florida fig trees are bearing their third
crop now, this season being an exception
ally favorable one for the fruit. There are
several varieties of figs, which ripened at
different seasons. The purple and brown
figs are now at their best, and Florida pa
pers speak enthusiastically of their lus-
ciousness when eaten right from the trees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Smallest Specimen of Femininity.

The smallest fully developed woman in
the world and certainly beyond doubt the
smallest in the United States is Miss Ellen
Tickel, of Heno postofice, Butler county,
Ohio. She is % inches tall, 20 years of age,
and weighs sc pounds She grew like other
children until she reached the age of three.
She is symmetrical, and has been healthy
and strong all her life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
1891 Compared
" ith 1870.

These are CHASTITY figures" continues
the writer, 'and it is but cold comfort to
find that the first seven months OF 1892 show
recovery of part of the loss under certain
headings. The tin plate figures are, of
course, abnormal, and it is the decrease in
1892, not the increase in 1891, which is the
index to the effects of the tariff. 1t is sat-
istactory, SO far as it goes. to find that we
are not losing further ground, but it is un-
fortunately only too plain, from the figures
we have given, why our contemporary
should call the present position of affairs in
Bradford crisis"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A Defaulting Treasurer to Be Pardoned.

DetauItIng Ireasurer 10 BE PardOned.
YOUNGSTOWN, Oct, H. - Especial. -
Daniel Douglass, the defaulAng treasurer
of Youngstown township, will soon be re-
leased from the penitentiary The Board
of Pardons has recommended to Governor
Mckinley that he be pardoned Douglass
is penniless, the money he stole having
been wasted when he was in business here
or spent trying to get county Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
A Plum for Pittshurr.

HARRISBURG. Oct a. = Especial i
Nearly all the school districts of the State,
except those of Pittsburg, have received
their share OF the S., 5,OOO, 900 appropriated
by the Legislature. Pittsburg il entitled
to about $192. 900,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Outlaw Christie FIees Through Flame

TAHLEoUAH, l. T., Oct. 14-Ned Chris
tie, the outlaw, who resisted the attack of
the United States Marshals for two DAYS,
escaped yesterday. Failing to dislodge him
from his stronghold the attacking party set
fire to the cabin. The desperate leaped
through the flames and made his escape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
TWO IN ONE FAMILY.
Very Interesting History Of Hus-
band and Wife,
Both Have Had a Very Sad and Seri.
GUS Experience.
But All Is Joy and Brightness in Their
Home Now.

Never to our knowledge has the old adaRe
of a silver lining to every cloud been 50
wonderfully exemplifed as in the homo of
Mr.. James Meehan and his excellent wife,
Mary.
The facts in the case are so remarkable
that we shall give the whole matter in tho
exact words of the persons Interested It
seems that Mr.. Meehan, who resides at 81
Granite St., Quincy. Mass, was the first to
be suddenly taken sick.
'1 was taken sick with liver disease and
liberation of the bowels" he says. my
heart was also affected. I was confined to
my bed three months.
"a consultation of physicians was held
and was pronounced incurable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15
Don't Take the Risk

Of fire or thieves, but keep your valuable
papers. bonds, ETC., in the safe deposit vaults
of the Farmers Deposit National Bank, 66
Fourth avenue. Boxes rented at IS a year
and upward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

WantetI.

(,ooPER-An experienced cooper 10 head up nail
" Kegs: also several boys to set up Kegs, tack
hoops and make reefs: good wages and steady en-
ployment. Apply Monday. Oct. ~ from 10 70 II
Rankin, Pa,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

DE Wits Little Early Risers. Best pill
for biliousness. sick headache. malaria.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

POLITICAL gossip from the scenes O
activity attractively presented i'm THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

THE WHITE HOUSE sufferer and her
career with Illustrations by De Grim in
THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

Comparison of Exports to United States.
After this table is published the follow
ing figures are furnished by John C. New,
Cons ul to London, in his report:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-15

I1,, ,,,r Increase
1891. Is9e. Decre'se
Arizona weekly citizen., 1892-03-05
Chinese Luncheon.

The Chinese luncheon at the residence Mrs. Royal 4. Johnson on the afternoon of the first, proved to be 8 very pleas ant social event.
 As the name would signify all the dec orations gIacing the festive occasion were Chinese, and the far famed chop sticks were not missing. altogether the long GlLlng room presented a most charming appearance. The brilliant lights throughout the room brought out the varigated colors o' the fantastic Chinese trimmings with good effect, making them lend an unusual charm, pleasing to the eye. The table was a veritable work of art, bespeaking for Mrs. Johnson and ladies who assisted, a fine sense Of taste.
 The lunch consisted of eleven courses and was one of the most elegant ever served in this city.
 The participating guests were Mrs. Judge Jaffords, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Judge Barnes, Mrs. Wm. C. Davis, Mrs. Judge Wright, Mrs. Jos. c. Perry, Mrs Prof. Gully, Mrs. Ke-cheyaI, Mrs. Her bert Brown, Mrs. James, Mrs. J. A, Black, Mrs. U. $. Wilson, Mrs. Albert Steinfeld, Mrs. Prof. Collingwood, Mrs. Prof. Stol- brand, Mrs. John H. Martin, Mrs. c. w. Williams. Miss Bell Martin, Miss Maria Crandall.
 The souvenirs were Chinese cards marked with gold lettering mounted on silk