s THE PITTSBtTItGr DISPATCH, THTJBSDAT, DECEMBER 13, 1889. :t- w r w i' 5-V PC IT PRELATFSflURIAL ITlin ITmrf-nl "Dnmoi-no nf TnTlTl Tuigg laid at Best. iSTJHLIGHT PLAYED ON HIM. Bishop Mullen's Eloquent Tribute to the Departed. CARDINAL AND CLERGY 'PRESENT The remains of the late Bishop Trigg were laid to rest yesterday in the Catholic cemetery at Altoona. The ceremony drew together the greatest funeral concourse ever witnessed in Western Pennsylvania. In ecclesiastical circles it was the most solemn and impressive funeral service ever held in the Pittsburg diocese. It was attended by one cardinal, one archbishop, five bishops, about 100 priests and the same number of nuns. All Altoona wore the somber hue of black. Every business block, every public building, the city offices, stores, shops, etc, were all draped in crape. "Work had been suspended in most of the shops and the ma joritv ot business houses and stores were closed. The quietude of the city showed the general regard in which the late bishop was held by Catholic and Protestant alike. The services in SL John's Church were scheduled for 10 o'clock. Two hours before that time, there was a crowd of over 500 people jostling in front of the church wait ing for the doors to be opened. When the main entrance was opened there was a rush for seats and the ushers were unable to con trol the vast crowd that thronged the build ing. Seats had been reserved for the pall bearers, clergy, etc., and many of these were taken by the crowd eager to witness the ceremonies. THE CLERGY PBESEHT. At 9:50 o'clock the clergy of the diocese hied in and took the seats reserved lor them in front of the altar. Among them were: The Rev. Fathers Sheedy. McTighe, Werten bach, of Braddock; McKeen. of Latrobe: Hickey, of Braddock; JicTighe, Corcoran, Molvneaux. Bullion, of Homestead, Devlin, Carroll, Gmdo, Coyne, Neson, Gallagher, Maladev, Willms, Kenna. of Leisen ring; Brady, ot Freeport; Ward, Kaufman, Tobin, Fleckinger. of Mansfield: Cosgrove, Winters, of Scranton: iVelsh, of Oakland; Kennoy, of Braadhead; Scbram, Farren, of Cambria City: Tebaney. of Johnstown; Kittell. of Tyrone: Canevin, Kittell. of Uniontown; O'Connell, of Bedford: Quitter, of Mansfield; Bran. Masher, of Ridgeway; McDentt, of Braddock; Dunn, of Braddock: Briley, Smith, ot Ebensbnrg; Rosensteel, of Ashville; Mc Hugh, of Willmore; Bash, of Loretto; Boyle, of Gallitzin; Nolen, of HcKeesport; McCourt, ot Elizabeth; Lambing, Christopher and many others. UPON THE CATAFALQUE. The body of Bishop Tuigg was exposed to view in the center of the church in front of the main altar. It rested on a dark pnrple catafalque on a raised platform, set on the tops ofthepews. The late prelate was dressed in his full canonicals, consisting of the purple mitre, purple cap and shoes. Around the body at the edge of the platform were six immense candles. At the head, on both sides, were trees of lighted tapers. At the lower end ot the platform were four im mense floral offerings. Thev were a column, wreath, pillow and cross4 In the center of the platform were two baskets ol cut flowers, offered by the school children. Two of the officers of the church acted as sentries around the body. The first peep inside the church gave one a creeping sensation of death. Everything was draped with funereal black. The altars, crucifixes, stations of the cross, choir gal lery, etc., were covered with the dark cloth. Broad streamers of crape hong from the spires of the altars to the top of the sacristy. The pulpit was looped with it Graceful festoons ot black cloth surmounted the fig ures and images of the saints The massive candlesticks on the platform where the body lay were also covered with the crape. Over the main altar and in the center of the church hung pendant from the ceiling the words "Rest in Peace," worked in immor telles. The letters were almost a foot in height THE OFFICES OF THE DEAD. After taking their seats outside the altar railing, the priests began the chanting of their office. When they entered the church it was so dark and gloomy that the gas had to be lighted. All morning it had been dismal outside, with a slight spnnkle of rain descending. When the response to the chant came from the throats of the five score of priests, a flood ot sunlight filled the church. It struck the stained glass win dows back of the main altar and threw a halo showing the many colors of the rain bow around the body of the dead Bishop. The light danced and played upon the win dows and the sudden transformation from gloom to sunshine had a remarkable effect upon the feelings of the persons in the church. It was a curious circumstance that the sun continued to shine until alter the ceremonies, when the rain again commenced to falL At 1020 the solemn procession of Bishops appeared at the side entrance and marched to the altar. The prelates were Bt Rev. Bishops Phelan, McGovern, of Harrisburg; JIulIen, of Erie; Kane, of Wheeling; O'Hara, of Scranton; Archbishop Ryan, ot Philadelphia, and in the rear cameCardinal Gibbons, walking with his customary digni fied bearing. THE EEQUrEH BEGUN. Upon taking their seats inside the altar rail, solemn pontifical requiem was begun. Bishop Phelan was the celebrant Very Rev. Father Wall, of St Paul's Cathedral, was the arch deacon; Father Tobin, deacon; .Father Dufiner was sub deaconf Father Caneviu master of ceremonies, and Father Kittell, of Tyrone, assisted. Bishop Mullen preached the sermon. He said: When I say that this is a sad and solemn oc casion I say it from the bottom of my heart I sayithecause many are here to deplore the loss of one whom we loved and esteemed for almost a half century. It is a solemn occasion because we invoke the mercy of God on the soul before us. The first words we find in the gospel used for the Saint of this day are. "watch because you know not here how soon the Son of Man may come." This is a solemn warning given by Jesus Christ iiim&ell, and intended lor all classes; the laity as well as the clergy. Why should wewatchT The reason is given by God himself. We know not the hour the living will be judged by the dead. God comes to-day for one, to-morrow He will come for another, in the end for us all, sooner or later. If you fall to watch you will lose all, a loss never to be repaired. Watch, therefore, be cause you Know not the hour or minuto yonr Lord will call you. A TBIBUTE TO THE DEAD. Of my dead friend here, I can say ho was continually on the watch and had himself on all occasions ready for his Master to come an d jndcehim. From his boyhood to the last mom ent of his earthly existence he was watching for the summons. He felt at an early period of his career a call for the priesthood. He then parsuedastudyof tbeclassics. Ha vine acquired this he looked for a college where he could complete'his studies. He caught the spirit of his Maker. A spirit that is still alive. He felt that his life was not destined for home work and desired to be sent where he could instill into people the teachings of Christ I remember bim at All Hallows College, near Dui.lin. where all the students expect to exercise the functions of the ministry, nut in their na tive laud, but in foreign countries. While there he met the first bishop of Pittsburg, who was then going on a visit to the Holy See. Bishop O'Conner called at the institution for recruits to come To America, and among the first that imposed to come was the young lad Trigg. He came to this country and entered St. Michael's fcomlnary in Pittsburc, where lie was ordained ajriestliyiJislHm O'Conner. His first assign ment was to Bt Paul's Cathedral, where he was the assistant priest lor some time. He gave satisfaction 10 everyone, especially to the B.snop, wliowa always pleased with his con . tluct He was earnest asalous and prudent, , and. like a faithful priest attended the sick cuis.uiat came ny nignt as wen as day. t TW1V -TTrT'Y.y''Trw .-mrn-w Jl- --. .-X.!. fAbont that time, therewere, lew Catholics in" this section. As Catholicism is always in creasing the f ew grew to scores. They hid no place to worship; neither had they a priest. They soon found a place where they could offer the divine sacrifice of the mass. A church was erected. I remember It was a mere shell, and on the day of the dedication it was not entirely completed. Service was held in It once or twice a month. The Bishop of the diocese soon had cause to appoint a pastor to the church, lhere were no youngpnesis in the diocese that bad the qualifications except John Tuigg. He was sent here, and in a short time hada mag nificent church established. Throughout his lone career in this city his conduct has received the sanction of every E relate nnder whom he has labored. At last e was appointed one of the dlgnataries of the church. I need not expatiate on his works. Tbey are all around us and bear silent testimony to what he has done. Some people claim that his greatest work was in the baildintr of the church, because It is in many respects superior to many of the cathe drals m this country. Others say the parsonage was his greatest work, others say the school. others point to the great convent building he erected, otners point to nis success as a nisnop, but I do not agree with any ot them. His great est work was in the manner he accepted the vacancy in the bishopric at Pittsburg. When it was offered him he hesitated on account of the great enterprises his predecessors bad gone into and ran the diocese heavily in debt He took the place in the firm belief that the voice of Pope Pins IX was the voice of his Lord. He began work on the great task before him, and was about having financial matters arranged in excellent shape when he was Btrkken with palsy. HIS GEEATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT. The spirit he inculcated in favor of parochial schools was a magnificent thing. When he came here there were but four Catholic schools in Western Pennsylvania. There were in the city of Pittsburg two English and two German schools. He saw that in order to save the Catholic people he must begin with the chil dren. If he must have a good, practical Catholic concregation he must becin at the root and build it up. He succeeded admirably ana set the example to other clergymen. I do not say that the present parochial schools are the con sequence of the example of John Tuigg, but I do say that the example he set to others must have had its effect The schools here were built owing to the influence he exercised by being pastor of St John's congregation. The cry has been raised that the priests only are pushing the establishment of parochial schools. This is wrong. You remember only a few months ago, at a convention of laymen in Cleveland, with which the clergy had nothing to do. a resolution was passed urging the insti tution oi Darocmai scnoois wnercver w. was possible. Neither vou nor anyone else need say that the bishops and priests only are inter ested in Catholic schools. It is said, "Let Catholics alone, and there will be no trouble about the parochial schools." If we let them alone they wonld never trouble themselves about coming to hear mass or about eating flesh meat on Fridays. Let Protestants alone, and thev will not come to D raver meetings. The duty incumbent on pnests in regard to the public school matter is plain enough. Our Lord slid, 'Go teach all nations. Teach them religion, to be good Christians and save their souls.' That was the motto of Father Tuigg and he never forgot it From the time he left nis home it was constantly before him. in the seminary, as assistant priest as independentpas tor and when be became a. prelate. 1 hose who knew him best loved him most He might have been buried near bis Cathedral, but he preferred to lie where he baptized people; where he prepared them for the battle with the world. t THE CLOSING BITES. After the sermon the bishops went upon the platform and took seats around the body, the Cardinal and Archbishops taking their places at the lower end of the catafalque. Each bishop in turn took the censer and sprinkled holy water over the body. The Kyne Eleison was chanted and the absolu tion ended the ceremonies. The' clergy then retired, and the people in the church were given an opportunity to view the remains. The procession around the catafalque was preceded by the Sisters of "Mercy and Sisters of Charity. For over an hour there was a steady stream past the bier. Hundreds of those who came up to view the remains for the last time, with tears in their eyes stooped to kiss the ring on his cold finger. After everybody had taken a last look the remains were placed in a casket, and a hearse, drawn by tour coal black horses, conveyed them to the grave. AN tTKFALTEBniO ATTENDANCE. Notwithstanding the mud, which vas in most places three aud four inches deep, about fi.OOO people marched in the funeral procession to the cemetery. All the Catholic societies, fire department, city officials, commissioners, etc., walked through the mud and rain to pay their last tribute to the worth of the late Bishop. The young women's and girls' sodalities also turned out, wearing their badges. There were about 100 conveyances of all kinds that followed the hearse to the grave. The pall-bearers were: x Dr. Christy, Frank McClain, Arthur Dunn, Frederick Ball, John Shenk, George Strile, John O'Toole, James Callom, John O'Neil, A. 7. Henderson, E. T. O'Freil and James Brown. The Catholics of Altoona are loud in their praise of the action of Mayor Fulton, who issued a proclamation asking the merchants and others to close the places of business between 12 and 1 o'clock. The proclama tion was generally observed. BISHOP TDIGG'S WILL. He Leaves Everything to the Church Archbishop Rvan's Denial of the Ursu Ilne Story A Rumored Cbnnee. The will ot the late Bishop Tuigg will be filed for probate to-day or to-morrow. Bishop Phelan, who succeeded him as the bead of the Pittsburg diocese, is the execu tor. The will was made public yesterday afternoon after the funeral. The late Bishop disclaims all right to any personal property of any kind. By doing this he leaves everything he owns to the diocese, and prevents any litiga tion that might arise by any of his relatives trying to secure part of his estate. It is not likely that such a thing would occur, as he has but one brother and one sister living. The former is a banker in New York, and the latter is head of the convent of the Sacred Heart in the same city. He has one or two nephews, but it is not at all likely that they would try to secure a share of what he left The Bishop made his first will in 1877, im mediately after his consecration. It is a law in the Catholic Church that upon assuming the title and office of Bishop a priest must make a will and sign over to the church diocese the real estate and other properties of which he is the custodiian and which he holds in trust as head of the church in the diocese. AH deeds, mortgages, etc., are made out in the name of the Bishop, and the action is done to protect the church against litigation ot relatives alter a prelate's death. He is entitled to keep all his personal prop erty, and can dispose of it as he sees fit In the present case Bishop Tuigg says he has no personal property, and this gives the church everytmng he owns. In his first will Bishop Tuigg made Bishops Kane, of Wheeling, and Mullen, ot Erie, his executors. When Father Phelan was made Coadjutor Bishop, with the right of succession, Bishop Tuigg made him his executor. It is a question of doubt among the clergy of the diocese whether or not there will be any change made in the pastorate of St John's Church at Altoona. Father N. O'Beilly is now in charge. It is stated that he was made pastor of the church by Bishop Tuigg, but on this point nobody is clear. It was rumored in Altoona yesterday that there was a probability ol Father O'Beilly being removed. This cannot be done with out cause, according to the rules of the Catholic Church. It such action is taken, however, the priest has a chance to appeal to higher authority than the Bishops. He was Bishop Tuigg's private secretary. While at the iuneral yesterday. Arch bishop Ityan was asked for information as to what disposition be would make of the TJrsuline case in his recommendation. The Archbishop, as usual, did not want to talk for publication. When asked if it was true that the recommendation from Borne, received some months ago, was to the effect that Mother Alphonse would have to be paid $60,000 or be reinstated, His Grace laughed, and said: "That is not true. Jn the communication I received from Borne the matter of rein stating Mother Alphonse was not men tionedin any way. I -do not think there is the least likelihood of Rome Baking such a recommendation. Notb.Inr.has .been done by me about the matter d'IeREot say iViwak iuo uuiietnuB nui wti?jiux -c INTO SCHMLE-I PARK A Big Fight Brewing Over the Squir rel Hill Road. 1TSEEMBT0CUT THE PARE C0EKEE EigelQW and Brown Interpose Vigorous Objections. WHAT EVERYBODY CONCERNED SAIB A quiet little row has been in progress for some time between the Squirrel Hill Electric Bailway Company and the city authoritfes over the right of way given the company to pass over a portion of Schenley Park, by Francis Torrens, the agent of the Schenley estate, before the park had been ceded by Mrs. Schenley. Just why the matter has been kept so quiet is difficult to determine, unless it be that each side hoped to effect some kind ot a quiet compromise that would prevent scandal, if such a term may be applied to quarrels of almost dally occurrence and seemingly a necessity in these days of turn ing over all things old and making all things new. BEADY TO JUMP THE JOB. Some gentlemen were conversing on the street yesterday, and one of them remarked that the railway company was ready to "jumr the job" by putting its track down suddenly at night The conversation was a casual one, and the speaker evidently did not know that he was telling news. He thought there might be a fight but did not talk as though he expected gore. A reporter at once sought Mr. B. Q. Whitten at the office of the Internal Reve nue Collector, but Mr. Whitten blandly made answer that the report was news to him. He said the road did cut into the park Blightly, bnt did not hurt it and had been graded for some time. He seemed sur prised that at this late day there should be objection made. Mr. Longhry was next sought for, but he was not at his place of business. His ab sence was regretted, as he is a good talker. TVHAT SECBETABT HAT SAID. Mr. F. G. Kay, Secretary of the company, was next visited, and lie made light of the matter, stating that the relations of the company and Mr. William H. Brown, the city engineer in charge, had always been of the most amicaDie character, ana that in lact the city authorities generally had shown the company the utmost courtesy on all occa sions. Mr. Kay, however, deprecated any allusion to the matter; as he said it could not do any good, and there was a possibility of friction arising from possible misunder standing or irritation. After some additional parley, the in quirer was convinced that further applica tion of the probe to Mr. Kay was useless, but as the news was given so circumstanti ally that it seemed impossible to conceive there could be no fire, inquiries were prose cuted in other directions and with better re sults. OFFICIAL ACTION TAKEN. When the ordinance granting the road a right of way through the streets was passed by Councils last July the plan which accompanied it showed that the line was to traverse the western end of the Schenley property, now Schenley Park. Francis Tor rens, agent for the property, gave the right of way, and the line ran through the ex treme west end of the nark. Beginning at a long trestle bridge the road was to be built at Joncaire street over the hollow through which the Junction railway runs, and continuing for about 600 feet along the western slope of the park property. The Sqnirrel Hill Company proceeded with the work of grading and preparing this part of the road and have lately been at work constructing the trestles to connect the two sides of the ravine. The work on the road was so nearly completed that the company have already some of their cars here ready to put on the tracks. Last Friday Chief Bigelow paid a visit to the park, and seeing the rapid progress being made with the construction ofHhe road, decided to prevent its passing through the park. The next day City Engineer Brown, acting under Chief BigelqsVs orders, went ont to the ground and in the presence of Martin Frank, who is the contractor on the framework of the bridge, ordered Mr. Trimble, the civil engineer, who is super vising the construction of the road, to stop work immediately. Mr. Trimble followed instructions for that day, but on Monday went to work again, although the weather has permitted him to do but little since. UNFAVORABLE TOPOGRAPHY. Mr. S. Diescher, the chief civil engineer of the new road, said last evening that if Mr. Bigelow insisted on the road keeping entirely outside of the park it would cause a great deal of trouble, as the topography of the land in that section is such that it would be next to impossible to get around the park without changing a large portion of the route, which, since so much had been ex pended already for grading, wonld be very expensive. However, he thought Mr. Bige low would not insist on a change, as the part of the park traversed by the present route is absolutely useless for any purpose on ac count of the steep grade. "" Mr. Joseph Loughrey, one of the directors of the road, said that, as the company had secured the right of way through the prop erty before the city got possession of it, the city could not stop them from going ahead. He thought there was no doubt but that the work on the road would be pushed right along despite the City Engineer's orders, and was at a loss to know what bbject Mr. Bigelow could have in obstructing the com pany's plans. Howard Morton, whose- lather was the original projector of the road, said, when asked concerning the trouble, that he thought the position of the company was all that could be desired. He thought the line of road skirted the park, but did not cubit in any place, and he supposed there wonld be no trouble, as the Legislature and Pitts burg Councils had both agreed in giving the company not alone as much as they asked, but more. The question of right of way was settled long ago, and he thought that any objections made now would hardly hold.good. PRESIDENT MUEDOCn'S VIEWS. Alex. Murdoch. Vice President of the Squirrel Hill Company, was seen, and said the company had six cars, which had arrived and were stored at the power house of the Traction Company at Oakland. A half mile out of the three miles of road had been laid in rails, and the greater portion of the road bad been graded. The trestles were laid across Boundary avenue, or nearly so, and work was progressing In a very lavor able manner. "How about that trestle work on Boundary avenue? The understanding is that when you reaoh the other side in the same direction yon will be stopped by the city authorities." "That I know nothing about and have no de sire to speak about If you want any facts re garding tbe position of the Squirrel H1U Rail road I shall give them to you, but I have noth ing to say regarding its rights, except that Councils hare alreadv granted a right of way." "But at that time the Schenley Park was pri vate property, and the city had no right to grant a right of wayf "1 have nothing to say about that" A POINT BLANK QUESTION. "Does the Squirrel Hill Railroad run through tbe park or notr" "I shall not say anything about it" The fact is that W. H. Brown, City En gineer, yesterday pnt a man on watch to prevent any incursion on city property, and to see that the three miles long railroad did not make dividends on the fact of running through the park property. Chief J. O. Brown, of the Department of Public Safety, said last evening that he had not been informed of tbe railroad contro versy, and that he thought it not being in bis department did Bot.eoacern him. but if Mr. Bigelow wanted My assistance from taejKuiee oepraKwtvJK.wtwapepiMMAl to afford it in case tbe railroad troubles would become serious. John F. Hunter, Street Commissioner, notified the contractor for the railroad, Mr. McKibben, that if tbe road was pushed across Boundary avenue in the same direc tion it was going at present operations wonld have to be suspended. This was the first blow in the official fight, and was the reason for the placing of a watch on the rail road operations. BIG STEEL MOVEMENTS. The Pittsburg Steel Co. Breaking Ground For a Hubs Converter Other Improve menu la Prospect. There is a supposition that Oliver Bros, have bought the whole of the mill lately operated by the Pittsburg Steel Casting Company. This, however, is a mistake. Oliver Bros, only bought that portion which abuts on Smallman street, between Twenty sixth and Twenty-seventh streets, and run ning half a square back. The larger pors tionofthe mill will be still continued by the Steel Casting Company. Though the latter company sold their Bessemer plant to Oliver Bros., they will soon build a converter and two cupolas, where they can make steel castings, for which this company became famous. The new Bessemer lurnnce will be built at the lower side of the mill. The latest improve ments, both in the converter and the cupola, are to be embodied in this plant. It will be larger than the one formerly run by the company. Its capacity per d3y will be 200 tonal Two immense hydraulic cranes of 14-ton strength are to be erected. One will be an ordinarv ladle crane, and the other will be used for lilting the steel castings from the pit. It is reported that the Pittsburg Steel Casting Company will branch ont in this department of steel manufacture aud cast heavy ingots. This, however, will not be done for some time. The company will put a blooming mill into their works when they are ready lor making ingots. The mill will be run by a reversing engine. The Pittsburg Steel Casting Company in tend to build another converter, besides the one they are breaking ground for, in the course of three months. LAWRENCE BANK MATTERS. 912,000 Worth of Checks Protested Yester day Action of the Dollnr Bank. Yesterday the Lawrence Bank depositors' committee presented three protested checks, amounting to 512,000, to Assignee McKelvey for payment. Mr. McKelvey had been an ticipating the presentation of the checks, and received the gentlemen with courtesy, but politely refused to honor tbe checks, stating that they were not yet ready to pay out money or cash any checks. The givers and holders of the checks im mediately proceeded to a notary and took an affidavit to the effect that the officers of the bank, who now hare control and management of the institution, refused to honor the checks, and sent them with the affidavit to Auditor General McCamant, who will, at the expiration of 30 flays, instigate an inves tigation into the cause of the bank's in ability to meet the checks. The subsequent appointment of a receiver will be easily accomplished The Fidelity Trust and Title Company is still mentioned as the favored receiver. A statement is not yet in sight. A sci. fa., or notice of foreclosure of a mortgage, was issued yesterday by the Dol lar Sayings Bank against Long & Co., pro prietors of the mill at Chartiers. The mort gage on which the writ was issued is for $70,000 and covers the company's mill. The cause of action was the failure of the firm to pay two installments of $5,000 each, due Augustl and October l,1889,and $300 insur ance premium. The mortgage is dated August, 1887, and the last payment is due August 1, 18S2. ' This mortgage does not interfere with the executions issued by the Lawrence Bank, on which the Sheriff has made a levy, as the levy was on the stock and personal property of the firm which is to be sold to-day, and the mortgage covers the mill proper, build ings, machinery, etc. MAI WHACK UP THIS TIME. Another Bate Haa Been Set for F. & SI. Depositors' Payments. Postal cards have been issued to the de positors of the defunct Farmers and Me chanics' Bank that on next Monday morn ing a dividend of 26 cents will be paid. The auditor and officials of the bnk will be located in the temporary offices in Odd Fellows' Hall, corner of Sarah and South Eighteenth streets, where depositors must present their bank books. This is about the third date that has been fixed for the payment of tbe first dividend, bnt it is confidently stated that the money will be given out this time. If the old saw is true, that "the third time is the charm," there will be many a happy hearthstone in Bouthside households next Monday night AN IMPORTANT MEETING. The Quarterly of tbe Philadelphia Gas Co. Develop Biff Scheme. The Directors of the Philadelphia Gas Company held an important meeting yester day afternoon. There was c full meeting of the board, and the session lasted nearly all afternoon. None of the directors would state what business was transacted further than to say that it was important and largely of a private character. One official said: "The meeting to-day was an important one, but I am not authorized to say what was be fore the board." It was given out that the board had au thorized the lifting of 14,674 feet of 16-inch line between Telford and Niblock, and the replacing of it between Niblock and the Murrysville field. POUND DEAD. A Youns Uarrled Woman Expires of Heart Disease. MrsJulius Bosenthal, 30 years of age, living with her husband at No. SO Seccnd street, Allegheny, was found dead yesterday afternoon in the attic of her home. She bad gone upstairs to arrange some soiled linen preparatory to washing it As she did not return after considerable time to the kitchen where she had left the servant girl, the latter went to look for her and dis covered her lying dead on the floor. Her family physician pronounced the cause of death to be heart disease. TKUE BILL AGAINST POSTER. The Alderman's Month Closed by His At torney's Advice. Alderman "W. H. Porter was seen by a Dispatch reporter to ascertain his views on the grand jury bringing in a true bill against him and his constables for con spiracy? He stated by advice of his at torney, Mr. Charles Sulliven, he had abso lutely nothing to say. rfo Decision Arrived At. The Monongaheja House has ceased to be a burning question, but what will be done with it is as yet unsettled. Messrs. Dil worth, Blair and Hays, representing the Crossan heirs, and Messrs. Miller and Clark met in the Monongahela House yesterday morning. The meeting adjourned about noon; at which time it was announced that nothing was done at the meeting that could be given to the press. Another meeting will be held this morning. PItubarg- Appointments Problematical. The death of Mrs. Scott-Lord, a member of President Harrison's household, renders It very improbable that anyTittstmrgap pointments .were considered vesterdav will be made to-dy, petf to, the iWtrarv, BEYOND THE. LIMITS. The Beck's Bun Schindery Cannot ,, be Reached. YfROM STEPSTAKEN BIC0DBCILS. The State Board or the United Government Has Power. States TBE EYIL8 OP SEWAGE DISCUSSED The action of councils on Monday in re gard to the Beck's Bun schindery, has furnished a fresh impetus to the agitation against the alleged nuisance, started by The Dispatch, and the Southside people seem more determined than ever to fight tbe mat ter until the schindery is a thing of the past Notwithstanding the fact that winter is here and the danger to the health of the Southside is practically over for rfix months, at least, the citizens are not satisfied to let it remain. It turned ont yesterday, how ever, that possibly wrong steps have been taken at the outstart The schindery, the target aimed at, is out side of the city limits, and consequently OUTSIDE OV THE JUBISDICTION of the city's representatives. At least, tbt is the general impression. There is a pos sibility of there being no remedy unless the Government takes the matter in band. The river being Government property, the Government is liable for its proper care and control. Another theory advanced yester day is that the State Board of Health is the body that should act in the premises. The.committee to which the matter was referred, to act in conjunction with City At torney Moreland and SuperintendentBaker, of the Board of Health, will visit the schin dery next Monday lor the purpose of investi gating it, and to discover, if possible, what amount of damage is really caused by its existence. AH OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Clerk House, of the city attorney's office, said yesterday that be could not tell what might be done. "There is a possibility," be said, "of the whole thing being outside of tbe city's jurisdiction. If there is any part of Beck's run in the city limits, then the city can stop the nuisance, it it is a nui sance. But if the run bears thp contamina tion into the river, tbe river belonging to the Government, the city has nothing to do with it The matter has not been consid ered in this department as yet, and I am not preparedto ruake a statement as to what the result of the investigation will be. In iact, I may say I know nothing about the schindery. I do not even know where it is located." the crrr powebless. Superintendent Baker, of the Depart ment of Health, said: "I do not believe the city can do anything. I think the matter should be brought to the attention of Secre tary Lee, of the State Board of Health. There is no doubt that the thing ought to be abolished, but then the people ought to pro ceed in tbe proper maimer." The majority of the physicians on the Southside are loud in their condemnations of the schindery. Dr. J. D, Thomas, how ever, is one who believes that the Southsida has other sources of danger to the health of people more potent than tbe schindery. He saia last night: "This whole business is a great delusion. If diseased animals are taken to the schindery they are completely destroyed. Animals have few diseases that can be conveyed to the human being, and the utter destruction of all the animals removes the danger from those diseases that might be conveyed. A POTENT BOUECE OF E7TL. "The most potent source of danger to our side of the river comes from sewage. We have ten sewers above the, dam, anyone of which is much more dangerous than the schindery. Our only remedy is to get water from another supply, and the Southside will always be in danger until we do so. If we had a pure water supply, we would be the healthiest community in the State be cause we have a good drainage." Dr. E. A. Mundorf differs from this theory, and hold's as his opinion that any contamination reaching the river from the schindery pollutes the water that is pumped into the basin and used from the hydrants by the consumers, and that germs of disease must necessarily be contained in that water. The proceedings of the committee. City Attorney and the Superintendent of the Bureau of Health will be watched witb, in terest. W. U. RIDDLE'S FUNERAL. It Will be nt Canonsbarg This Afternoon With Old Friends Present. The mortal remains of the late William N. Kiddle left Jersey City at 6:30 o'clock last evening in charge of Michael O'Toole, head porter of the Hoffman House, and will reach Pittsburg at 7:48 this morning. A number of his old friends will be at the depot, among them being General A. L. Pearson, Dr. E. A. Wood, Captain W. W. Fullwood and a delegation from Tancred Commandery. It was stated by a friend of the family that the cortege would leave Union depot at 9:35 upon the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis Bailroad, the in terment to be at a later hour in the ceme tery, lyi miles out of Canonsburg. Bobert A Biddle, brother of the de ceased, arrived yesterday from Cleveland. He stated that William Biddle was born and raised a Presbyterian. Jfrom a member ot the family ot tbe Jate William Biddle, the following facts are gleaned: The late W. N. Biddle, who was President of the defunct Penn Bank, leaves to mourn his loss an aged mother, a step father, three brothers and two sisters. His only full brother resides in Cleveland; his full sister in Manchester, Kan. She is now on the wayto Pittsburg. H. W. Weller, a halt-brother of the dead financier, is also a Clevelandite, and his other half-brother is an attendant of a Pitts burg business college. The balance of the family reside in Canonsburg, where the funeral services will be held. Mr. Biddle was born in Armstrong county on Kovember 27, 1846. His father died in Davenport, la., on May 3, 1855, leaving a widow and three children, William being the oldest The family returned to Washington county, where William lived until entering busi ness in Pittsburg. JAPANESE WARE BAZAAR. Open for the Holidays Only. You will wonder at our fine display. Goods are going rapidly, and we would ad vise you to call early. Special discounts on large pieces. Store open till 9 p. M. until Christmas. Wm. Haslage & Sox, Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg. Our Special Watch, Pronounced by all who have seen it to be the neatest and most tasty in the market to day. Guaranteed to be absolutely satisfac tory as regards time. By Hardy & Hates, Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield st New building. ITS No disappointments at our house. Christmas goods delivered at the hour ap pointed. All wagons will be in use until noon Christmas. We take no order that we cannot deliver promptly. Hofpbu Bros. Si Co., 307 Wood street Cash or credit tts All styles of ladies' overgarment at re- 4dA JtAJfe .Am .1h .IAIb M J2Mft-5 duced prices, ruuea. jur value, style auu uuisu, lira ejekets,' IbS price from ?4 to 'yTlfefciMKira-va ft HACXx.' " see our lit P. E. MISSION WORK. The Four Missionary Bishops of tbe F. K. Church to trrlvs To-Day A Series of Deeply Interesting meeting's. An important church event will begin in this city to-day, and it will be an important event in that it will be a demonstration to Pittsburg people at least that the Protestant Episcopal Church is a missionary church. The event is the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary. The name of this Episcopal society designates the mission work of the church, and, as a matter of fact, th3 only mission work, because the women of the church are its members who carry on the" evangelistic ideas. This meeting of the Missionary Society will be distinguished by the presence of tbe four missionary bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church; Bishop Paddock, of Washington State; Bishop Talbot of Idaho and Wyoming; Bishop Leonard, of Utah, and Bishop Kendrick, ot New Mexico. These reverend gentlemen will arrive in the city this morning and will be entertained at the home of Bishop Whitehead. The latter, tbe Bishop of the diocese of Pittsburg, will also be present at the sessions of the auxiliary, and will assistin lending dignity to the proceedings. Of the missionary bishops, the esteemed Bishop of' the State of Washington is the senior. The work he has done in the North west is not only a proud part of the history of the Protestant Episcopal Church, but has become a part of the history of the nation. Bishops Leonard and Talbot were consecrated three years ago, and in the time of their work in the West have won the praise of all patriotic people, even outside of their own church lines. Bishop Ken drick is the junior, but good words can be said for him, for before his consecration he had achieved a high standing iu the church by his scholarship and evidence of devotion to his calling. The first service will be held in Trinity Church, on Sixth avenue, at 7:30 o'clock this evening, and will be the general mis sionary meeting. Addresses will be de livered by Bishops Talbot and Leonard. The sessions of Friday will be held in Emmanuel Church, Allegheny, beginning at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. The holy communion will be administered. Bishop Whitehead will deliver his address of wel come to all who come to attend the annual meeting from the towns of Western Penn sylvania. After the annual reports, which will show what the good women of the church have done, addresses on the work will be delivered by Bishops Kendrick, Talbot and Leonard. The afternoon session will be devoted to tbe business of the auxiliary, and the offi cers tor the ensuing year will be elected. Lunch and tea will be served in the resi dence of Bev. Marison Byllesby. Evening prayer will be said in the church at 420 o'clock, and in the evening an interesting missionary meeting will be held, when the Bishops will talk practically of their work in the West Sunday evening, in Trinity Church, the venerableuishopof Washington will preach on the missionary spirit Bishop Whitehead extends a cordial in vitation to the general public to be present at all of the meetings of the auxiliary. MANY LOVELY RINGS. A Collection That Is Beantllnl, Resplendent and Artistic At the treasure filled store of Hardy & Hayes is the handsomest collection of rings it has ever been our pleasure to see. The ilarquhe, tbe queen of all rings, is re splendent in many colored gems and diamonds. The solitaire in all prices also gladdens the eye and gives a grace and finish to tbe collection, at Hardy & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield street New building. " ITS JAPANESE WARE BAZAAR. Open for tbe Holidays Only. You will wonder at our fine display. Goods are going rapidlv, and we would ad vise you to call early. Special discounts on large pieces. Store open till 9 p. M. until Christmas. Wm. Haslaoe & Son, Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg. Useful and Entertaining. The stock of musical instruments at Geo. Kappel's, 77 Fifth avenue, has been spe cially selected for the holidays. It consists of everything found in a first-class musical goods establishment Our friends and the public generally are respectfully invited to a careful inspection of the same, and our word for it tbey will be delighted and as tonished at the complete and handsome variety. The largest stock and most reason able prices at Geo. JKappel's, 77 Fifth ave. 12,21 Xmas Gifts. Probably the most suitable article for a Xmas present, something that will be more appreciated, can be found in our warerooms. They say "a thing of beauty is a, joy for ever." If so, come and see the'beautiful line of holiday goods we have to offer, and if you wish to bestow a "joy forever," make a selection, cash or credit 307 Wood street ITS HOFFEB BEOS. & CO. Diamonds. Unset stones constantly on hand. Designs chosen specially to suit each in dividual taste. Stones monnted, at once by Haedt & Hayes', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield st New Building. ITS Selling Oat to Qnlt. Our entire stock of dress goods, trimmings, underwear, wraps, jackets, hosiery, gloves, etc., without regard to cost Arthur, Schondelmteb & Co., tts 68 and 70 Ohio st, Allegheny. Beduced to 15c a yd., best Scotch'and French zephyr einghams, regular 40c and 50c styles and qualities. , H'ugus & Hacke. Holiday Goods. Such an elegant assortment of bookcases, easy chairs for gents, silk plush rockers for ladies, chiffoniers, writing desks, fancy clocks, statuary and casnanti ware, at Hopper Bros. & Co.'s stores, 307 Wood street Cash or credit tts Kid Gloves lor Presents. Full lines of the celebrated Premiere, Superieur and Gold Medal kid; also Suede gloves, all Jengths, 51 to $3 50. Misses real kid 50c, 75c, $1, at Bosenbaum & Co.'s. TVThFSU 20c a yd. for fine French- satine. Koech lin's make, choice styles and colorings were 35c and 40c. Hugus & Hacke. Choice silt plush rockers, the largest as sortment in the city. Cash or credit its Hopper Bros. & Co., 307 Wood street Novelties in neckwear for holiday presents. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave. , B. &B. New 40-inch white apron material at 124, 18 and 20 cts., with lace and open work. Boqgs & Buhl. x Novelties in silk mufflers for holiday presents. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave. Fbauenhetm & Tilsack's Iron City beer is the best in the market, pure, whole some, aud nutritious. N . Fornltarr. The largest variety at M. Seibeit 8c Co.'s, Allegheny City. VnwWamu 1M .tit Uuu.rii.L. . tili ii Ts V v sVU I JBP. Att i"l raissvSirvlrWS Jn Awn1 ECHO OF A FAMOUS CASE. CooelasiOB of the Hetsd Armstrosr Coastr Litigation Over tho Wllklns Failure Sralseat Coassel Engaged on Bath Sides. An attorney who passed through Pitts burg last evening gave the following inter esting legal news to a Dispatch repre sentative. He said in substance: "After a most exciting trial, extending over almost a week, the jury returned a ver dict in favor of the defendant, A. C. Hous ton, assignee of G. W. Wilkins, in the suit brought against him by the lumbering firm of Collins, McCain & Co. Tbe trial was had before the Hon. James B. Neale, and was hotly contested throughout by the coun setengaged. The facts or the case were these: Eor a number of years George W. Wilkins had carried on an extensive barge building establishment at Pice creek, six miles above Kittanning. In August 1887, he failed for a large amount and fled to Canada, leaving his creditors in the lurch to the extent of a round $100,000, and, it was charged, taking (50,000 along with him. "The spring before he failed he bought from Collins, McCain & Co. (15,000 worth of square timber. This timber, Collins, McCain & Co. claimed, was sold condi tionally, and the title was not to pass until it was paid for, and further, that the sale was void on account of the fraud of Wilkins in buying this and other timber with a view of committing a fraud. "On Wilkins' failure the timber left was replevined by Collins, McCain & Co., but their title to it was denied by tbe assignee, who claimed that the sale was a straight one, and that however fraudulently Wil kins may have acted toward the last, he bought tbe timber honestly enough. "The position of theassignee was sustained by the jury and the proceeds of the timber will now pass to the assignee for distribu tion among the creditors. A number of lumbermen and city creditors have been in attendance during the trial. The firm of Collins, McCain & Co. were represented by Charles Corbett, of Brookville; Hon. Geo. A. Jenks, ex-Solicitor General of the United States, and Messrs. McCain & Leason. The assignee's counsel was W. D. Patton, Esq., and Messrs. Buffington & Buffington." IT CAN BE EEC0MMENDED. The Twelfth Ward Station Has Become a Really Pleasant Stopping Place. The Twelfth ward patrol station house, whick has been in the hands of the con tractors for six months, was turned over to tbe police authorities yesterday completed. The place has been thoroughly renovated and enlarged. The interior has been trans formed, and it is now one of the prettiest station houses in the city. The sleeping accommodations for tbe police are excellent and home like. A genuine display of taste is manifest in the choice of furniture, for which Mr. Gamble Weir is to be complimented. Sergeant Sticks, the affable "big wig" of the station, prides himself upon the neatest office in the eity. Magistrate McKenns will hold bis court at the new station house hereafter, com mencing to-day. No Let Up In Business at Eleber Bros'. While most other stores have a somewhat deserted appearance tbe warerooms of H. Kleber & Bro., 506 Wood street, are a veritable bee hive of business excitement. Their sales of pianos and organs and music boxes, etc., is something incredible and must be seen to be appreciated. Everybody seems to want to buy their music and their instruments at Klebers'. That old house enjoys an euviable reputation for selling the finest instruments at the lowest possible prices and on the easiest terms. Their rep resentations are implicitly believed in and their fame for strictly honest and honorable dealings is such that people take their word for it as readily as tbey would take their bond. The holiday stock at Klebers' of pianos, orgaus and music boxes is something marvelous to behold. Don't fail to call at their store and you'll find out that n6 other music house can compete with them. No Christmas and New Year's 'table should be without a bottle of Angostura Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits. At Taft's Philada. dental rooms, 39 Fifth ave., you can get the best set oi teeth for ?8 00. A good set for 15 00. Printed French cashmeres for tea gowns, wrappers, etc. Choice designs and colorings at 60c a yd., former price $1 25. Huotjs & Hacke. Ladles, Yonr Opportunity Has Come. A 10-day bargain sale of ladies' jackets, newmarkets, children's cloaks, dresses ana infants' wear. Busy Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty. . DECEMBER, 1SS9. NOTABLE REDUCTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT A FEW SPECIAL BABGA1NS: Extra grade White Country Blanket M. Y2A White Country Blanket, extra value, S5. Good, full-size Bed Comforts, Si, SI 25. Special low prices on Eiderdown Quilts. Two extra fine grades: ' English Suitings, in All-Wool Checks and Stripes. SO-lncb wide, rednced to SI and SI 25. 36-inch Sdk and Wool Plaid and Stripe Suit ings at 87Kc, worth 50c 60-lnch Wool Strioe Suitlnes at 50c worth 75c 50-Inch Wool Plaid Suitings at 75c, worth JL Special value in Black Henrietta: Jet Black aud Blue Black Shades 10-lnch Silk Warp Henrietta, in extra fine grade, reduced to SI, worth SI 37&: FDBSI FUESt FTJESl Ladles' and Children's Fnrs in Mink, As trachan, Persian, Beaver aud Seal at very close figures. FINE SILK UMBRELLAS, With durable cover and novel handle. See our Solid Silver Mountings on Natural Bulb Stick. Just tba umbrella to please a gentleman or lady for Xmas. JACKETS AND WRAPS. ' An Immense display of Newest Fabrics, Newest Shapes, and, of great importance to you. Newest prices. The season is somewhat advanced, and we are enabled to close out lots at great reduction. We give you the benefit BIBER & EASTON, 505 and 507 de7-IT3SU MARKET STREET. GEMS - CHRISTMAS. For the holiday season of 1SS8, we exhibit the most superb collection of Diamonds and precious stones we have ever shown, mounted in all tbe latest designs. Our Diamonds are all of finest quality, and being purchased before the recent advance in prices enables us to offer special inducements to Christmas buyers. AN INSPECTION INVITED. E. P. Roberts & Sons, de&ez-TTS Cor. Flitb ave. and Market st ?& THE CHINA-STORE, CHBISTMAVQirrR. ;." loops Mw S4ecfc of 'J& HIKCH, KINDUClHfc A LETER M0YEMEH1V A Castlon Against the TJio at Narrow Thi la Pittsburg. The ability to seize on an emergency1 and get it,as it were, out of a hole is a character istic of the Pittsburg police officer. About. 3 P. M.f yesterday a buggy wheel gotcaught' in the slot of the traction road at tbe corner,; of Sixth and Penn. Very soon the cable)) cars formed in line, a crowd collected andf levers were put in requisition varying ia size from a toothpick to a crowbar to pry out the tire which was seemingly very narrow, but without effect Assistant Superintendent Boger O'Hara, , attracted by the fuss, inquired into' the ' cause, and adjourning to the Hotel Albe- marie, procured a 12 foot scantling, returned!? and placing it under the hub of tbe wheels and lifted it out The buggy, which by- thS" , way was drawn by a white horse, wasf . driven off amid general rejoicing. The case-i is peculiar as it is the first, on record lav ' Pittsburg, in which a wheel got caught la the slot of the traction roads. PennsT Relief Fund Officers. Eor the officers of the voluntary reliefj -oii.n , i tuna oi the Jfennsyivania itailroad.- i? th'am' I: ".T election of the following is announced: W. D. McKelvey. Electoral Division No.il.' .-"" Pennsvlvania Bailroad division. 1'& O. Vf. Coombs. Klectoral 'Division So. V united railroads of New Jersey division. "V& Martin McLaughlin, Electoral Division No. il'v Philadelphia and Erie Bailroad division. : James A. Wilson, Electoral Division Not 4, Northern Central Railway. , t- Edward Fonlke. Electoral Division No. & r ' Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore and " Baltimore and Potomac Railroads. D. F. Vangban. Electoral Division No. , West Jersey and Camden and Atlantic Rail-4 -roads. ' An Engagement Broken. A young lady, high in social circles in this city, has just broken her engagement, because her intended, who promised to buy her a musical box, refused to go to Gallin ger's, 1200 Penn ave., to buy it The young lady claims that their stock, consisting of musical boxes, guitars, mandolins, viojins, accordions, concertinas, banjos, etc., lsthe largest and finest in the city; also their line of all kinds of strings. Thsu Christmas 188914 days. JDS. HDRNE F;WS PENN AVENUE STORES.. 4 Pittsburg, Thursdat, Dec 12, 1SS9. Such airy realities are these laces. Receptions coming off all the time. How deficient the glitter and gayety and life of the parlor with out laces. Tbe fabric of fabrics to enhance the beauty of fair wearers. There is no successful rival to our Lace stock In these parts. Our lines are now complete. Come and see. In the Buching Department: There are hundreds of beautiful Fedoras, the popular neckwear for evening; cream and white and the richest and most beantiful shades. Fancy Silk Mnll Fichus in silk mull, trimmed -with delicate lace, and in the popular even ing shades. Beautiful Lace and Dotted Net Chemisettes, with caffs to match, in white, cream and black. Loveliest ot, lines IntbeFanntleroyBuchings. These suggest Ladies' Linen; Neckwear., 'Sir Beantlfal new things coming- thera everydiVs' Yon can't miss ineetlnR your very ndtlonTpf 17 - W shape and styfand price. Full varieties in, all - and all are ngut. The Bath. Water and Towel do not repre sent an of the com. fort and enjoyment of it They are quite Important, of cmre. A delightful sub stituto for the rasp- In!; bristles in these Rubber Bath Brushes. Some in- erestlng prices to Jay. Large Brushes, Cos les. l ?5; reduced from SI SO. Small Brushes, for hands anu u.ul3, 50c; re duced from 73c Rubber Bath Cloths at SI 25; reduced from SI GO. Have mentioned Bath Robes for Christmas giving; everybody knows someone In need of such a garment We find them prominent on the lists brought to us by the representatives of congregations fixing up surprises for their dear pastors. Nothing more acceptable as a gif tto anyone. " v Turkish Toweling Robes: u ' In Plain White, In Plain Colors, " In Fancy Stripes, At S4, S3, S8 and S10 each. Soft and Downy Wool, in extra sizes and extra lengths, Xn Plains, In Fancies, AtS7. S9, S1350, SU SO, SIS and $18 60. Don't stop tin you get slippers and nut, They're here in plenty. Persian Shoulder Capes struck up a canter yesterday. There is such a lot of them here. We want the people to have them quick. Yes terday proved tbe day to have It so. The prices were let way down in reach of many who would have contented themselves with some of the handsome low priced ones. The $35 Real Persian Lamb Capes, $25. The $45 ones are now $37. " The $50 ones are now $45. All choice new goods, and this the Shoulder Cape season. Genuine Alaska Seal Capes at $35. Something not seen elsewhere. Another Bargain in Gloves, just arrived: 1C0 dozens extra quality Laced Kid Gloves, in every desirable cloth shade, and a glove fully worth $1 60; price, $1 2i These great Dress Goods Department could go right on furnishing items every day if tbey were given tho space. They must taks ' their turn. Here's a batch of bargains for-to-day: New Tartan Plaids, 48 Inches wide, at SI 35. Camel's Hair Suitings, $1 to $2 75. N Side Borders and Stripes and Camel's Hair, SI and SI 50 a yard. New Paris Patterns from. $7 60 upward . Fine Embroidered Suit Patterns, $20 and! upward. r y-, How French Challis, white grounds ana cnureiy new print colors. JOB.- HDRNE k CDr ll. r5i 46MB1 PENN AVENUE. " wm u i&r- 4 '' LK. t .i '. .... ..i .- . ' " mmou ;, lT. yw, w m mnm. wy agiiuuMHiMi I II "r i ill i I ismiiM