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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Owen Keenan,, OF Lawrenceville, Is Found
Dead in the Streets of Steubenville-
What Caused His Demise Cannot Be
Determined by the Police.
The body of Owen Keenan,, ofLawrence-
vile, who was found dead in the streets of
Steubenville on Saturday, has been brought
to Pittsburg by his brother James, of q
Third avenue.
There is considerable mystery around
this death and the police of Steubenville
are trying to unravel it. James Keenan, is
q blacksmith and Owen worked for him
occasionally. About six weeks ago Owen
left Pittsburg and no one knew where he
had gone to. Some time ago he went to
Steubenville and was there known as Owen
Connor. Circumstances preceding the
discovery of Keenan, s body tend to
complicate the mystery as to the
manner of his death. There were no
wounds or marks on the body, other than
an abrasion on his hip, which was probably
caused by his falling on the pavement.
When found he had no hat, nor has his hat
been found. Late Saturday night ne was
in Steubenville saloon, and there he had
his hat on. Half an hour later he appeared
at the Washington street railroad tower,
hatless and asked to come in. He said
somebody had attacked him on the street,
and that they struck him with something,
and in the squabble he lost his hat He
was in the tower until about o'clock Sat-
urday morning lying on the floor in an ap-
parently delirious condition, talking of
Third and Fifth avenues and about horse
shoes and harness. Then his mind seemed
to clear, and he went out An hour later
he was found dead within hundred feet of
the tower.
The investigation has developed that
Friday night there was fight in Mrs
kocher's yard, and hat has been found
on the premises, torn and clotted with
blood 1t has been identified as Keenan's
hat, but it is difficult to account for the
blood on it. Keenan, leaves wife and two
children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
A PREACHER BARRED OUT,
The Detroit Presbytery Boldly Defied by
Congregation.

The Detroit Presbytery Boldly Defied by a
Congregation.
DETROIT, Dec. 1S-It certainly looks as
though the congregation of the Thompson
Presbyterian Church were entirely in earn
est when they stated that it was their in
tention to stand by their pastor, the Rev.
Mr.. Welton, who had been suspended bv
the Detroit Presbytery, and to resist any
action on the part of that body to fill the
pulpit which it had declared vacant.
That this attitude of the congregation
was not assumed without the intention of
maintaining it, was conclusively shown this
morning. The Presbytery had declared the
pulpit vacant and accordingly had ap-
pointed q pastor to appear at the church
for the purpose of preaching; the congrega-
tion, or rather the majority, said the pulpit
was not vacant, that the Presbytery had
erred IN its action and that if their pastor +,
Mr.. Welton, could not preach there on
Sunday, no one should.
This was the situation this morning, and
naturally there was a great deal of interest
shown in the outcome. The congregation
maintained their position; they certainly
did exactly what they said they wou Id do.
Thev locked the doors of the church, and
posted q notice on each door in the name of
the members of the congregation to whom
the church and the property had been trans
ferred while the present difficulty is pend
ino
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

disability should be permitted to be i'm
posed on any man because OF his belonging
to any labor organization whose purposes,
real as we'll as ostensible, are in harmony
with social order.
Arbitrating Labor Disputes.
Cancellation and consultation are often
necessary between employers and employee
Misunderstanding may be removed by a
free exchange of ideas Where these means
fail, arbitration should be resorted to, and
in case of either party failing to submit to
arbitration heavy penalties should be i'm
posed. Industrial peace is possible only
when under the egis Of law. Public senti-
ment is helpless against both the cupidity
of wealth and the despotism OF many labor
organizations
"Here, then, is the great field of present
and future Christian activity. 1t is field
whose great work can be accomplished only
by intelligence and goodwill. And he who
in any way furthers this cause may we'll 'be
called a child of God.
1.-The ideas or principles represented by
the Universal Peace Union are constantly
gaining ground. All classes see that peace
able m ethods are always preferable to those
that are beIligerent. In many instances,
even in this State, strikes and lockouts
have been prevented or speedily terminated
by the intercession of the officers of the
Peace Union, and satisfactorily to ali par
ties
eff Christianity has any voice or mes
sage in our day 1t is that men should strive
after peace; that, as far as it is possible, we
should live peaceably with all men. In
view of the dangers incurred by hostile
feelings between nations or between social
and industrial classes, peace is necessary to
prosperity. If we are to give due promi-
nence TO the virtue of patriotism, its signif-
icance is largely to be found in the effort to
produce peace, to make men feel that they
are all brethren, and that all their interests
are insenerahla u
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
THE FIRE RECORD.

A COUNTER at 96S Liberty street caught fire
from an overheated fue yesterday morning
A still alarm was sent to No. company, and
the flames extinguished before any loss OF
consequence ensued.
Martinsville, Indian elevator belonging
to S. Barnar Co., with capacity of So OOC
bushels, with 1900 bushels of wheat and
several thousand bushels of corn. Loss,
S35, 900; insurance, 81, 900.
Fall River, Mass.-At the wharf OF the
Staple Coal Company last night the wharf
properly and coal sheds were damaged
about $4,000. The three-masted coal schooner
Elwood Harlow was DANA ged about SIS, 600,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
Pittsburgers in New York.

New YoRK, Dec. 1S.-[SpecidL 1.-The fol
lowing Pittsburgers are registered at New
York hotels: j. d. Blair, Gedney House: K,
Bussie, w. Mccullough, F. r. Cowan, D. B.
Donald, Astor House; W. A. Carney. W,
Weihe, Devonshire; ]. P. Coleman, G. Hen.
derson and vile, Sturtevant; D. p Corwin.
Normandie: l. W. Frank, E. KneeIand'
Union Square: j. F. Gfllmeger, C. c. Ram.
sey, Murray Hill; j. H. Hayes, T. McCaffrey
W. w. Lawrence, Holland; j. J. Meehan, In
ternational; Z. D. Mershon, j. Neale, Impe-
rial: c. Trautman, Gilsey House; AT. Nevin.
W. Ii. Flanagan, Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
He Owned AIlepbenv

Mike Lehman, of Vinial street, Allie
gheny, went home on Saturday night badly
intoxicated, and, securing large carpen-
IerE chisel, drove his wife and family into
the street, threatening to kill them. He
then paraded the street, armed with the
chisel, challenging everybody in the neigh
borhood to a battle with him. He was
given go days to the workhouse by Magis-
trate Brinker at the hearing yesterday
morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
TO GRASP ARTHUR's HAND.
A Big Jubilee Meeting of Railroad Engi
neers in Michigan.

neers in Michigan.
JACKSON, MICH, Dec 18-Between 800
and 600 locomotive engineers met in this
city to-day for a jubilee meeting behind
closed doors Grand Chief P. NJ. Arthur,
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Eugi-
neers, was present, and engineers within a
radius OF 100 miles were here to greet him.
Excursion trains were run from Fort
Wayne, Ind, Port Huron and Cay City,
Mich.
Chief Arthur said that it was a mere
social gathering, and to incidentally dis
cuss the general affairs of the order. There
were no grievances to consider While ad-
dressing the meeting, he declared that dur
ing his 19 years as Grand Chief, he had
never seen a more prosperous state OF
affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
THOUGHT TO BE IECENDIARY.

Inc Jurgens Building In Brooklyn Burns
and a Suspect Is Arrested.
NEW YORK, Dec 18-The fve-story
brick building at the corner of Flushing
avenue and Ryerson street, Brooklyn,
owned and occupied by William c. A.
Jurgens, wholesale grocer, was totally
destroyed by FIRE early this morning with
several of the adjoining buildings on either
side. The loss will probably foot up to
nearly $500, 900. fully covered BY insurance
1t is believed by the police that the fire
was incendiary and Thos McCann, who
was found in the building shortly after the
fire started, has been arrested on suspicion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
Dur Christmas Fur.Trimmed Jack

Among the special great bargains offered
are two lots; first, black cheviot REFER
jackets, full astral1han fur collar and facing.
at 81 80 each; second; black chev1ot REFER
Jackets, full astrakhan fur collar and fronts,
with animal head fastenings, at Sc: about rs
In all. See them to-day.
JOS HORNE Co., Penn ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
ADVANCED TO PRIESTHOOD.

Rev. James Sherin Now Assistant Rector at
Trinity Church.
Rev. James Sherin was advanced to the
priesthood at Trinity Church yesterday
morning by Bishop Whitehead. The SER
mon was preached by the Bishop, and that
reverend gentleman delivered the charge to
the candidate. Rev. Mr.. Arundel, pastor
of Trinity, assisted in the service. Rev.
Nh. Sherin is the assistant minister OF the
parish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
APresent for the Futura

For your wife. The gift of a tontine policy
in the Equitable Life Assurance Society will
cover her future. You can't make a more
desirable gift. Insure your life in her name
Besides, if you live 20 years you come in for
tine benefit yourself. To see how much, send
your age Tor sample result policy to
EDWARD A. WOODS, Manager,
Sic Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
ASK YouR NEIcHRop

Why her rooms are tenanted, and the
answer will be: al advertise my rooms in
the cent-a-word columns of THE DIS
PATCH"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

The annual banquet of the Bar Associa-
ton will be given at the Duquesne Deeem-
Der %. Covers will be laid for 200 guests
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

SMALL-in size, great IN results: De Wits
Little Early Rlsers. Best pill for constipation
best for sick headache and sour stomsch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
Lansford to Be Boosted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18-Among the
fourth-class postoffices that will be raised
to the Presidential class January 1, 1898, is
LanSford, Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

schoeneck a. Son, I'll Liberty, Opp. Wood,
Makers and dispIayers of furniture most
suitable for holiday gifts. Open evenings,
18th to oath, inclusive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

GET your breakfast and supper at the
Rustic; famous for delicious coffee.
55 AND 81 DIAMOND STREET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
SILENCE CLOTH.

A necessity in connection with Table
Linen has been an Intermediary pad to be
arranged between the linen and table
board. The introduction of this table pad
is recognized as filling a long-felt want.
Unlike canton flannel table covers, it will
not adhere to polished dining-boards. 1t is
of neatly quilted bleached muslin, padded
with white wadding, and well bound, is
adapted for use in private houses and
hotels.
Regular sizes as follows: Widths, "a. 63, 6s
inches. Lengths, 63, u, 81, 80, SO, 10s inches.
For sale at all prominent dry goods houses.
Catalogue and futher Information may be
had from the manufacturers,
EXCELSIOR QUILTING CO.,
Cor. Laight & Varick Sts., N. Y. City.
HUGUS 81 HACKE, Sole Agents, Pittsburg.
del5-k4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

kAUFMANNs' open evenings this week.
kauimanns' open evenings this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

kAUFMANNs' open evenings this week.
Kauimanns' open evenings this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
Open

Open
Evenings
Til Christmas
In all departments. Take advantage
and avoid the great crowds OF the day
time. Jos HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
1,.vvers, BANQUET This wee,e.

SECURE desirable boarders by q cent-a-
ord ad in THE DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

kAUFMANNs' open evenings this week.
kaufmanns' open evenings this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19
The Law Must Be Observed.

SIT Is not enough to say to either laborer
or capitalist: You should not do this or
that, for civilization is not protected by
mere maxims OF morals, but by welI-founded
laws and institutions. She supreme power
in the land is civil law. To that we must
all bow. Peace is possible only where there
is justice. At least peace and prosperity are
nowhere else possible. Peace may be caused
by oppression; but peace and prosperity
need freedom, equality before the law, and
justice between man and man.
"Where. then, is the panacea for this in
dustrial warfare? First, in enjoining on
capitalists or employers to be just and con-
siderate to all who are employed by them.
According to Christianity and the highest
moral sense of our age, rich man is only
steward who is sponsible-religion says
to God-political or social economy says to
man-for the exercise of his power. Second,
it is equally necessary to declare and insist
upon 10 all laborers and all organizations of
labor that all men have an equal right to
work, and that an employer, under ordinary
circumstances, has a right to choose his
laborers, and, on sufficient grounds, to dis
charge them.
''There must be q clear perception of
mems rights, and the law of the land should
protect those rights instead of permitting
them to be undermined by the capricious
sentiment that may prevail at any time or
place. The unquestioned rights of the en-
ployer should be protected by law; so should
the rights OF the laborer, and no industrial
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-19

disability should be permitted to be i'm
posed on any man because of his belonging
to any labor organization whose purposes,
real as we'll as ostensible, are in harmony
with social order.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
.Inke ON Mrs.

A Washington street lady tells it on her
self and we have no hesitancy In repeating
it.
With the assistance of servant she con-
cluded to clean small cistern near the barn,
and no sooner was said conclusion arrived at
than she plunged headlong into the enter
prise. They arrived at the scene of hostili-
ties and viewed the job with not exactly the
eye of connoisseurs at such work, but still
with enough of that eye to inspire considera-
BILE self-confidence in tackling the Job.
After pumping the water out it became
self evident that one or the other must de-
scend into the cavernous depths of the big
tub and do a little serubbing.
Her help was afraid and Mrs. Blank, struck
with henovelty, with the girls assistance,
disappeared through the opening.
Everything went lovely and the cistern was
cleaned TO queens taste. Mrs. Blank, sat
isfed with the work, concluded to comeup
to the world again. and right here comes the
joke. The opening was small and she expe-
rienced some little difficulty in descending
but when she attempted to come up, it was
out of the question. In vain did the two util-
ize their greatest muscular ability, the fact
remained that the opening was very unsym-
pathetic and was either too small or Mrs.
Blank was 100 large.
After frantically endeavoring to re lease
herself until exhausted, the imprisoned lady
descended and after viewing the situation
philosiphically partially disrobed. and thus
easily made her exit!
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
PerS)llI and Society G oSip.
Pleasant Mention of our Own and
Other People.

Frank Mason visited Columbus last week.
s. F. Shelly, of Defiance, was in the city
Tuesday.
Joseph Fish jr., of Deshler, wasin the city
Thursday.
VIM. v. McFenry returned from Colum-
bus last week.
Chas. Hornung of New Bavaria was in
the city Tuesday,
L. A. Beilharz, of Liberty Center, was in
the city Thursday.
Hon. j. Il. and Mrs. Tyler returned Friday
from their eastern trip.
J.B. Couch and wife spent Sunday with
relatives in Liberty township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bowerman entertain
company offriends to-day.
Miss Marie Humphrey ard Mayme Seys
spent Saturday and Sunday in Toledo.
Mrs. Mary Plummer. of Findlay, is visit
ing her son G. E. Plummer, of South Napo-
leon.
@. F. Clement, of the Sidney Anseiger,
was in the city several days during the past
week.
VIM. Parker. after an absence of over a
year, has again resumed his position in this
Office.
Cyrus Walcott and family are visiting
friends and relatives in Coshocton and Lick
ing counties.
Geo. Morey and wife and Mrs. Martin
will drive to Columbus Grove this week to
visit friends.
Mrs. Edison visited in Toledo Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Bryant took her place in the post
Office in her absence.
Mrs. Lucy A. Neff left for Chicago on Sat
urday evening for two weeks visit at the
home of Frank Neff.
DIR. Marvin was called by telegram Tues
! day to Liberty Center and Wood county on
professional services.
W. W. McGifin, Democrat of Cotton,
whose record is unsullied, was with his many
friends in the county seat Monday.
Mr.. Philpott, of Mcclure, was in the city
Sabbath in the interest of the Sunday School
Convention which is soon to be held at that
| place.
! Mrs. Isaiah Leist and Mrs. D. G. Brown
returned last Monday evening from Toledo
where they we're visiting friends for few
days.
Luther Donahey, Charley Haag, Bob Dit
tenhaver and Frost Fisk attended Hollow.
cen party Tuesday night at Wauseon, giver
by the W. F. G.
We had pleasant call from Mr.. VIM
Sheffield of Deshler on Thursday last. Mr.
/ Sheffield has wide reputation as being one
of the most practical horseshoers in this
part of the state. He does honest work at
honest prices and is whole-souled gentle
man, one whom it is pleasure to meet.
For time at least F. F. Knipp intends
making Bloomington, Ind, his home. He
has two sons going to school there He Of.
| fers his farm for sale and will have public
i auction of his farm and household goods or
Wednesday next. We regret to lose Mr.
Knipp and his family as residents, if it il
only for st ort time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
sad Death.

We just learn of the death of Arthur, the
little son of George Eggers, jr., which oc-
CURED early Wednesday morning from the
effects of diphtheria. He had been sick but
a short time but the disease pushed its
greedy and destroying claim to speedy pay
ment. He was an unusually bright little fell
low and parents and friends are completely
overwhelmed at the terrible afH ction. The
sympathy of the community goes out to
them in their, great trouble. The funeral
will be held at Rev. Dammon's church to-
morrow.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
or ON a Lark.

Liberty Center's teachers, six in number,
conceived the idea of trip to the beautiful
county seat and return by moonlight to be
just the thing, and chartering surrey they
embarked. While here they wvre the guests
of DIR. Maerker and family. They returned
as per intention barring out the moonlight
part. The young ladies were: Misses Howe,
Croft, McNary, Gilzer ana the two Misses
Viers, #f
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
The Quail Season Approaching.

The opening of the quail season is rapidly
approaching. but not half fast enough for the
impatient nimrod who imagines he can kill
a whole covey on the wing with one shot.
November 10th is the first day on which
quails may now be legally shot in Ohio, and
the slaughter of the innocents may be con-
tinued only till November 10Th. A very wise
State law has placed this protection about
the priced game bird to prevent the total
extinction which is threatened by reason of
their ruthless killing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
Home Again.

Tuesday evening Hattie Humes and Fran
kie Modem, the two innocents who have been
visiting at Toledo for the past month, the
one under three months and the other a
four months sentence, returned to the scene
of their many conquests over the masculine
sort. They had each served about month
of their sentence and it was by recourse to
the parole Law that they were released.
The board of directors on complaint can
again take them without due process of law.
In one way their release was commendable,
inasmuch as they were an expense to the
county while at the stone yard.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
Postponed, the Wedding.

Invitations wore out for the marriage of
Mr.. Henry Cordes and Miss Meta Rohrs of
Freedom township tomorrow Several days
since the prospective bride became i'll and at
present is suffering with a, severe case OF
dipththeria. The. Wedding has therefore
been postponed indefinitely. The many
friends of both hope for her speedy recovery
and the contamination of the nuptials that
have been so untimely interrupted.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03
Annual Convention of Henry Co. s. s.
Association.

The Henry Co. s. 8. Association will hold
its fourth annual convention at Mcclure,
Nov. 22nd and 23rd. Mcclure is wide-asake
and is making ample preparation to enter
tain free all delegates Rnd Sunday school
workers. NJ. Laweenerof Toledo, General
Secretary will be there. A good program
is prepared, and will be sent to every SUPER
intendant in the county. All s. s. workers
are requested to meet with US.
e. M. HoLLEPErKR, President.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03

Card.

To those dear friends and neighbors who
so kindly aided me with their help and SYM
pathy during the illness and death of my
one my sincere thanks, and trust that il any
of you are called to pass through the same
ordeal, you may find friends as true and
kind as you have proven yourselves to be.
MRS. MAIZE ARMSTRONG.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03

The big sewer will not be completed be :
fore next week owing to the rainy weathe
that set in Monday. The contractors had
figured on finishing it up by Saturday night.
About 500 feet Of the branch sewer on Scott
street remain yet to be finished. The sewer
is aimaster piece of workmanship and the
citizens, especially the lot owners along the
route, are to be congratulated on its compile
ton before winter sets in.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03

II ia stated that Bowling Green is about to
lose one of her glass factories. The gas oyer
there seems to be petering out and prices
going up, and Red Key, new town over in
Indiana, offers the glass company some big
inducements,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03

A new volume by W. O. Prime, entitled
"Along New England Roads, " will be issued
very soon by Harper & Brothers. 1t is a
collection Of sketches of vacation rambles
and carriage travel in some of the less
frequented but romantic portions of New
England, and to all who have read its
authors earlier works it will need no CON-
mendation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-11-03

Fred. Niachwitch. Of Flatrock, WAS in the
city Monday and In his good natured way
desired to know the outcome of political at
fairs next Tuesday-and then proceeded to
tell US that Cleveland would be elected. Fred
is generally right in his predictions and there
is no reason to doubt his belief in this in
stance. II the people are permitted to have
their way, Cleveland will have no trouble in
asserting himself as their popular leader.