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The herald., 1894-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Election Of New Moderator and Other
Matters.

Election Of New Moderator and Other
Matters.
ORANGE, N. Y, May 1.-THE Presbyte-
rian general assembly met in biennial
session here today. Prof. Willis q.
Craig, the retiring moderator, in his SER
mon took decided stand for the doc
trine of liberal Interpretation OF the
scriptures.
The calling of the roll occupied the first
half hour. The call for nominations for
moderator brought DR.. Minton OF San
Francisco to his feet. In an eloquent
speech he nominated DR.. Arthur j.
Brown of Portland, Ore. The applause
that followed the name OF DR.. Brown
showed that there was considerable
body OF voters ready to make known
their choice. The nomination was sec.
ondsd by Rev. Thomas Haskell OF Dem
YER. DR.. Noble OF California presented
in nomination DR.. John w. Dinsmore OF
San Jose. DR.. Howard Duffield OF New
York placed. before the assembly the
name OF James Gardner OF Gloversville,
n. Y.
Moderator VIM. 9. Young present
ed the name OF DR.. Samuel A. Mulch
more OK lUllhuolpulh. LILO NOto was
taken by calling the roll, and as 1T was
completed members OF the assembly an
ticipated the result Of the tellers by an
nouncing no result had been reached,
no candidate having received majori-
ty. The announcement was as follows:
Total NUM- Der OF votes, $50; necessary to
a choice, 276; Brown, 223; Mutchmore,
207 Gardner, So; Dinsmore, "a.
1rl,n rms Of ~ rdrar and Oinannrb
were then withdrawn, and second vote
was taken. 1t was very close. The
result accepted was Matehmore. 28l;
Brown, 269.
The former was then welcomed to the
moderator's chair, and presented the
gavel as badge of office. When the
newly elected moderator began to reply
to the welcome there came calls OF
"louder."
Turning TO the body of the hsuse, DR..
Mutchmore exclaimed, II cannot yell at
the first jump"
After the introduction OF the presid.
ing officer few notices completed the
The herald., 1894-05-18
RUNAWAY GIRLS ROMANCE.
Whittier Escapes Who Appro-
priated a Horse and Buggy.
Adventuresome Young Women tout
for q Time"
rhey Accepted the Hospitality of ~
Stranger and We're Arrested-De-
teotfve Bsnsonss Clever
Capture.

Annie Ellis and Maggie Medley, in
mates of the Whittier reform school.
escaped from that institution last Mon
day evening and made their way to this
ity the same night. They were aided
in their escape by two men, whom the
police are now hunting ON charge OF
grand larceny and for aiding the prison
ers to escape.
The grand larceny was committed by
the men or by the girls, or both, at the
residences of NJ. B. Thompson, near
Fourth and Soto streets, early yesterday
morning. They took horse, buggy and
harness belonging to Mr.. Thompson,
and alter putting in the time driving
together until daylight, they took break
fast at Fret street cafe. Then the
girls started out to take in the town by
themselves.
Assistant Superintendent Frederick
OF the reform school was hot upon the
trail of the fugitives. He reported the
escape at the police station. Mr..
Thompson had alao reported the loss of
his rig, but at that time its disappear
ancs had not been connected with tho
runaway girls.
Detective Benson had not learned that
the horse and buggy had been stolen
when he had occasion to pass along
Temple street about IL o'clock. To his
surprise he espied the girls driving
down Temple street at q 2 40 gait. He
called to them to halt, which they did
Going up to the buggy, he asked the
girls where they were going. 'Oh, we
are just out for ride" they replied.
Detective Benson said he guessed he
would take q ride with them, and
jumped into the buggy. The runaways
protested strongly at fret, saying they
did not know Benson.
"Oh, that will be all right" replied
the detective; II know you"
Struck with the handsome appearance
of the detective and his anxiety to take
q ride, they finally consented, and gave
him the lines. The girls thought they
chucgling over the prospect of blow
denly they seemed to catch an idea.
The ides must have struck them hard,
for they collapsed entirely.
The trio sped down Broadway in the
stolen rig and turned suddenly east on
Second street. Then Miss Medley and
Mics Ellis, who are 16 years old, saw the
ride was over. They knew they had
fallen into the banda of an officer.
As they drew up in front OF the police
station one of the girls said: "Ohl /
know what you are up to now you
are afts. tLH airla who escaped from
Whittier. We are not the ones.
But there was something convincing
in tho voice, and it was with much per-
suasion that they were taken to a cell.
The girls did not like the idea OF being
retained to Whittier, but when Super
intendent Fredericks left with them late
last evening they promised to be good
girls and never run away again.
The Ellis girl was committed to the
school from this city, while Maggie
Medley was sent from Fresno.
The herald., 1894-05-18
DECLINES DENOMINATION.
Representative Bryan of Nobrask
Writes q Pointed Letter.

Representative Bryan of Nebraska
Writes q Pointed Letter.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Rspresenta.
tive Bryan of the First Nebraska dis
trict has sent letter to the chairman OF
the congressional committee, Judge j.
II. Proady of Lincoln, declining to be e
candidate for reelection. His reasons
for retiring from congressional life are
that he is unwilling to enter contest,
which, to be waged successfully, would
confine MIN to his district during the
campaign. The district is Republican
by 1000, and in the last election Mr..
Bryan won bya majority of 40, and as
he wants to take more active part in
the state campaign than he could do
with doubtful congressional campaign
on his hands, he had decided to decline
q REORGANIZATION. In his letter he ex-
pressed some doubts as to the future OF
the Democratic party, saying:
''If the presidents financial policy
becomes the policy of the party, do
not see any reason for the contained ex-
istence OF the party, becsune the Re-
publicsns, having followed that policy
longer are better prepared than we to
support it. On the other hand. if the
party repadiates Mr.. Clevsland's finan-
cial policy and engages its devotion to
the common people, it may yet become
an instrument effective in the occurring
of good government"
Mr.. Bryan states he will resume his
law practice in the city of Lincoln.
The herald., 1894-05-18

programme of the afternoon, and the
assembly adjourned until tomorrow.
In the evening the sacrament was
celebrated, DR.. Craig. the ex-moderator.
presiding.
NAsHvILLE PREsBYTKRIANs.
NAsHvILLR, May 1.-THE general as-
sembly OF the Southern Presbyterian
church began It's annual session al
Memorial church in this city today.
The general assembly will be in session
probably 10 DAYS, during which time
various important questions will be acted
upon. There are more than loo
in attendance, besides many Wis
itors from all the southern states.
There are more than 1900 ministers in
the Southern Presbyterian church, but
only 81 ministers and similar number
OF ruling elders are commissioners to the
assembly. The session OF the general
assembly was opened by Judge James
w. Lapsey OF Admission, Ala. retiring
moderator. The annual sermon was
preached by Rev. ]. M. Post OF Tallade-
ga. Ala.
Rev. ]. T. GRAHAM Of Winchester,
Va. was elected moderator. and Rev
Thomas III. Law of North Carolina, and
Mr.. K. f. Webb of Tennessee, were
chosen clerks.
The afternoon and evening sessions
were devoted to the reading of reports
from the standing, executive and
special committees. The reports were
accompanied by the explanations and
speeches by members of the committee
and several were not completed when
the convention adjourned.
The herald., 1894-05-18
THE COAL MINERS CONVENTION
An Adjournment Without Any
Results.
The Miners Will Not Accede to the
Operators Demands.
Existing Contracts Prevent the 0per-
ators From Raising tho Scale.
They VIII Meet Again
Soon Elsewhere.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, May 17.-When the coal
convention met today the miners and
operators were as far apart as ever.
There is no prospect OF an agreement.
Contracts are taken by Pittsburg oper.
ators for furnishing fuel for railroads
and lake vessels at $1.90 per ton,
against 1925 to $3.50 last year. Tn is
stands in the way of settlement.
After joint conference the committee
reported that they could not agree.
President Mcbride said he was willing
to have vote taken on the compromise
offered by the operators, but he guaran-
teed the miners would be unanimous
against it. He continued:
las q native citizen I blush to think
that business interests are builded upon
starvation and degrading wages paid to
the laborers | represent. We ask you
to give ne living wages and increase the
price Of coal so you can get fair profit"
Colonel Rand of Chicago said the So
and 56 cent basis was too low. He pro.
posed compromise OF so and 80. He
scored the Miners association for refus-
ing to permit miners to work where the
operators conceded their demand. and
said that unless the miners backed
down the operators would beat them.
Vice-President Pena responded hotly
to the alleged Nominations against
President Mcbride.
When the conference reaHsembled in
the afternoon the speech making was
continued. Mr.. Chapman of Pittsburg
speaking for the operators and Patrick
Mcbride and John Cairns for the miners
Then President Mcbride OF the liners
union asked the operators and specta-
miners might hold conference. This
hour wac held. At it's conclusion Pres
ident Mcbride offered resolution recit-
ing that whereas a large number of
operators who had refused to attend the
conference had refused the hand OF con-
ciliation and peace, and that had been
extended them, the miners believed any
settlement arrived at in the absence OF
those operators would only add
to and accsntuate the miserable
condition of the miners, and that it was
impossible TO make any settlement with
the operators who had met here. While
approaching the Efforts of the operators
who had attended the conference to
reach settlement, the miners
asked their cooperation in bring
ing peacsable and persuasive press
ure to bear upon the absent
operators to induce them to agree to the
terms with the miners. Theae resolu-
tons were offered to the conference as
the views OF the miners. As
there seemed nothing else to do, the
conference adjourned sine die.
The Ohio operators meet at Columbus
next Wednesday, and the Pennsylvania
operators in Pittsburg on Monday.
The herald., 1894-05-18
Birds Guidoa by the stars.

Did you ever venture any conjecture
as to how migratory birds manage to
keep up their flight in due north di-
rection after night? 1t has been proved
that on clear nights they often "wing
their sorthern fight" in the rarifed at
mosphere three miles above the earth 9
surface. This being true, it is clear that
guidance by the topography Of the coun-
try is out of the question. How, then,
are they able to keep their beaks point
ed toward the north pole? The scientific
ornithologist comes to the rescue with
the declaration that they are guided by
the stars, and in support of his opinion
cites as evidence the fact that when the
stars are obscured by clouds the birds
become bewildered and at once seek tho
ground. st. Louis Rcnublic
The herald., 1894-05-18
ANOTHER RATE FIGHT.
THE MISSOURI, KANSAS AND TEX
AS CAUSING THE TROUBLE.
The Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific Have
Decided to Restore Rates TO the
Former 5onie-Locni
Notes.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE Western Pas.
senger association now has fight on it's
hands with the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas. Chairman Caldwell learned a
few days since that that road was max
ing rate of 2 cents per mile to parties
of one or over. He Immediately sent
word to the line that unless they
stopped selling tickets with that rate it
would 1emoralizs rates throughout the
territory of the association. The katy
replied that the association had ignored
it's interests at aundry times when ur-
gently requested to act otherwise, and
asked that the association lines join 1t
in making rates for home-seekers' excu.
sions in June. 70 this an evasive an
swer was returned by the association.
and the katy" at once informed Chair
man Caldwell that it would make such
rates as suited it, and that the associa-
ton lines must make the beat OF the
matter.
The Union Pacific today gave notice
that it would join the Western Freight
association lines in restoring rates to the
basis in effect before ths recent reduc.
ton. Thia now leaves but the Atchison
and Missouri Pacific which have not
agreed 10 put up the rates, and it is ex-
pected they will fall into line with the
Others before msny days.
ST.. LOUIS, May LIT is reported here
on good authority tonight that the Santa
Fe and Missouri Pacific have decided to
restore rates on Msy 2Sth. This ends
the rate war among the western and
south western roads which has been 60
ing On for some time, aa these are the
last swo roads SO capi.ulase.
The herald., 1894-05-18
MINERS IN CoNFEKENuE.


They Earnestly Urge tho Adoption of
Eight-Hour Law.
BERLIN, May I7.-During the session
today of the miners international con-
ference Delegate Convey, Yorkshire
miner, introduced resolution sdvocst-
ing general legal eight hours OF labor
per day for all countries represented at
the congress. Mr.. Convey declared sue.
cessful issue OF the matter in question
would soon be secured by the pressure
of public opinion and that capitalists
will soon adapt themselves to the new
condition.
Delegate Young, on behalf of the Dur
ham miners, moved an amendment that
the Legislatures not be empowered to fix
the hours for labor as it would be an en-
croachment upon the liberty OF the
working classes.
The German, Belgian and French del
egatss supported MIR. Conveys motion
and it was adopted by vote OF rs to 10.
The majority on this vote represented
1,050, 900 miners.
A motion extending the eight-heur
system to surface mon was also adopted.
A resolution to prohibit female labor
in the interior of the mines and on the
surface was unanimously adopted. The
resolution applies to all countries.
The herald., 1894-05-18
LATE SIcEINGs.
An Effort Being Made to Keep a
Quorum in tho Senate.

An Effort Being Made to Keep a
Quorum In tho Senate.
WASHINGTON, May ia typewriter
paper signed by Senators Cockrell and
Harris, as the subcom mittee OF the
Democratic steering committee, was cir
culated on the Democratic side of the
chamber today, urging Democratic
senators to remain in their seats until
the Democratic leaders shall decide that
the time for adjournment had arrived.
The paper calls attention to thu fact
that on several occasions it has been
necessary to break pairs to maintain a
quorum after O'Clock III the afternoon,
and states the Importance of keeping q
quorum of Democrats present as long as
the senate remains in session.
The paper was favorably received
generally among Democratic senators,
and to sill whom it was presented eig
nited willingness to occupy their seats
as long as the leaders should think their
presence necessary. The paper is sup
posed to precede an effort to extend the
daily sessions indefinitely into the
evening,
The herald., 1894-05-18
HE PLEADED GUILTY.
Thereupon Giiielen Wa Fined fer Sim
ple Assault,

Thereupon Giilelen Wa. Fined fer SIM
pie Assault.
J. D. Gillelsn, who attempted to ehoot
]. A. Cowles, the real estate mau, on
April 10Th, appeared in Justice Seaman's
court vest erday for trial
The charge OF assault with deadly
weapon was dismissed and that OF
simple assault substituted. Gillelsn
pleaded guilty to the charge and was
fined 500, which he paid.
The trouble occurred while Gillele 1
was under the influence of liquor. He
met Oowlss on Broadway and attempted
to shoot him by showing revolver in
his face and pulling the trigger. The
cartridge failed to explode, thereby saw.
ing Cowles' life. The trouble was over
q com mission which Oowles claimed
Gillslen had collected and failed to
remit
The herald., 1894-05-18
Notes.

The Chicago and Alton Office received
a case of folders of that route yesterday.
About 81 northern delegates to the
state convention of Christian Endeavors
at Riverside, reached this city yesterday
On the steamer Corona.
An enterprising ticket broker near
Spring and Second streets has been COL
lecting Examiner coupons for the mid
winter fair cups, and which he will sell
at reasonable rates.
T. H. Goodman, general passenger
agent OF the Southern Pacific, has issued
u circular letter containing information
regarding the Sweet Briar camp, which
is new camping place situated near
Castella, on tbs Shasta route.
The herald., 1894-05-18

The excursion and picnic to Santa
Monica tomorrow via the Southern Pa
ci6c will be we'll attended by the city
school teachers and members of the
school board. The special train carrying
the party will leave the San Fernando
street depot at $40 and the Arcade
depot at 8 a. m. The train will go via
the soldiers home to Port Los Angeles.
After spending an hour at the wharf the
party will return to the caf1on. la the
afternoon Santa Monica will be visited.
The last train leaves the wharf at 4 and
Santa Monica at :35 D. m.
The herald., 1894-05-18

BUTTE (Mont.), May IAN action
was commenced here today by James A.
Talbot, administrators OF the Davis
estate, to determine the ownership of
81 100000 worth of stock in the First
National bank OF this city. which is in
the possession of A. J. Davis, jr., which
he claims was given to him by mis-
uncle. Talbot. the administer, admits
the gift, but claims the transfer wac
illoual
The herald., 1894-05-18
When VIII This stop?

New York, May 1S.-The Herald says
1t WAS stated last night ON good author
ity that the engagement between Anna
Gould and Mr.. Hartman OF this city
had been broken by mutual consent.
Nothing is as yet known of the eeasena.
Howard Gould denies his reported en-
gagement to Miss Lulu Hopper, daugh-
ter of Columbus, o., broker.
The herald., 1894-05-18

The best kslve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sSisss GiSo,ss ~ sh1.tn t no sopds tessea
eruptlans and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
per hex. For sale by @. FHeinzeman, 222 N.
Main street,
The herald., 1894-05-18
Mra. Curtin'a RecOVerY.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 17.-Mrs. Curtin
of Les Angeles, who was wrecked on the
Inflated steamer Los Angeles, aud who
has been ah inmate of the German hos-
pitai in this city suffering from nervous
prostration, has recovered snG left the
hosnital
The herald., 1894-05-18
The Presidents Outing.

RALEIGH, n. c., May ia special to
the News Observer Chronicle from
Moorhead City, the well-known resort
of this state. says: President Cleveland
is here on the Violet, Commander
Evans In charge. He had fine success
today with the trolling.
The herald., 1894-05-18
Have Drouped Into Ling.

Both the Southern Pacific and Unto n
Pacific lines have adopted the 20 cent
rate On potatoes to eastern points as far
as Chicago. The rate goes into effect the
Goth, and terminates the 3lat.
The herald., 1894-05-18
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS

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The herald., 1894-05-18
Transferred to Los Angeles.

SAN FRANcIsCo, May 17.-P. Shcedy,
master mechanic of the coast division of
the Southern Pacific company, has been
transferred to Los Angeles.
The herald., 1894-05-18

Halls Hair Remover is pro lounced the bsst
preparation made for Lhickenins the growth
OF the hair and restoring that W hich is gray to
its original color.
The herald., 1894-05-18

New YoRK, May 1.-THE Tammany
society met today and made Mayor Gill
roy grand sachem for one year. John
J. German was also made grand scribe.
The herald., 1894-05-18
LAND pOR SALE.

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

T. Jones, one OF the largest oil pro-
ducers in the field, RObt. Mccormick,
OF the firm OF Mccormick IL Morri-
son, lumber merchants, Z. Wells, +. A.
Durham aud A. c. Jacskon, directors.
There are i've churches here, viz:
The Baptist, situated on the corner OF
Diamond aud Wells streets; Methodist
Episcopal, on Main street, near Dia-
mOnd; Presbyterian, on Wells street,
near Charles, and the Episcopal and
Catholic. Rev. WIN. Anderson is pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, Rev. VannoY
of the Baptist, Rev. Z. A. Anderson OF
\ the Presbyterian, Rev. Someryille OF the
/ Episcopal, and Rev. Father Boutlou, OF
MOundsviIle, is the pastor Of the Catho-
/ lie flock.
The town has one we'll equipped
school house, where an efficient corps OF
teachers is employed, and marked pro-
gress was made in the last year by the
large number Of pupils attending the
school.
There are residences in Sistersville as
fine as in any town in the State. There
are two which are deserving of special
mention. These are the homes Of Mr..
Chas. Thistle and Mrs. Thistle, on Wells
street near Charles. The houses are
modern in architecture aud finish, are
large and handsome. The surroundings
are very beautiful and cannot fail to call
forth admiration from passersby. The
residence Of the Misses Wells, on Wells
street opposite the new Bijou Theatre,
is also a very pleasant and cosy home.
There are two volunteer fire compan-
les in Sistersville, the J. 7. Jones Hose
Company No. 1, with a membership OF
fifty and the Citizens Hose Company
with a membership of twenty-five. The
J. I. Jones hose house is situated ia
the center Of the business portion OF
town on the Diamond. The boys be-
longing TO the company are live and
enthusiastic aud keep their hose house
and cart in good condition at all times
70 respond to the alarm OF fire. This
company was organized about January
1, this year aud since their organization
have built aud paid for neat, commo-
diouS hose house. The members of the
company all take an interest in the wei
fare OF the town and have rendered
efficient service whenever their services
have been needed.
The hose house OF the Citizens Hose
Company is situated in the northeastern