THE FFTTSBURG- DISPATCH.' "WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1890. SPEER RESIGNED The Chartiers Presbytery Did Not Transfer Him. CANONSBUBGALLTORNUP. A Victory Scored Over His Dissatisfied Parishioners. THE TROUBLE IS HOT SETTLED TET The town of Canonsburgis torn up over the trouble in the United Presbyterian Church. A meeting of the Chartiers Pres bytery was held yesterday in the church, and it was the greatest event the town has seen for years. Key. J. S. Speer, the pas tor, who is the cause of the discontent, was on trial, and upon the result of the delibera tions of the body depended the future of the pastor. The scene in the vicinity of the church put one in mind of a gathering to attend a county fair or some other iestivity which marks an epoch in the lives of country peo ple. Presbyterians from all over the county came in via all the roads and in all manner of conveyances. The majority of the minis ters were on horseback. The laymen, with their families, came in bnggies, wagons, etc., and the mud on the vehicles indicated the distance they had traveled. The trains on the Panhandle road also brought in a large number of people, and ii one wanted to find the church it was only necessary to follow the crowd. The Presbytery was called to order at 11 o'clock by Rev. McLachlan, with Rev. J. S. Speer as Secretary. The first business transacted was the reading or the petition, asking for the removal of Mr. Speer. As the latter is the Secretary of the Presbytery, it was necessary to have this done by a clerk. The Commissioners, J. M. Borland, R, D. Pulton and William McPherson, appointed to present the petition, stated what they had been instructed to do. MONOTONOUS AT FIRST. Par several hours the dull monotony of the initial proceedings were only broken by tbe bans bang f lhe blacksmith's hammer in a shop across the street. 7 he blacksmith, by the way, was about the only poison in the vicinity oi the church who did not drop his business to attend the meeting. Until late in the afternoon the time was consumed discussing the legality of the congregational meeting, at which the petition against Sir Speer was drawn up. Rev. ilcConncll. of Hickory, said he understood the petition was the action of certain members of the congregation ana not the congregation as a whole. Mr. R. D. Fulton, one of the commis sioners, said tlio action was taken at a regular ly called meeting, ana was tberelore legal. The moderator was of the opinion that tho minutes showed that the meeting was held by certain members of the congregation only. Under the circumstances, the Presbytery was not concerned to any great extent in the peti tion for the removal of Mr. Speer. Rev. Proud foot, of Buffalo, took exceptions to this, and said if only ono name was attached to the petition the Presbytery should take action on The whole ground discussed at the congrega tional meetings was then gone over. Rev. Lackey, of Center, said the commissioners were there as individuals only. 1 hey did not repre sent any congregation, and the Presbytery did not admit them as commissioners. After con siderable cross tiring Mr. Prondfoot got the Presbytery down to bnsipess by making a motion that the prayer of the malcontents be granted, and Mr Speer removed. Thi was done merely to get at the point and stop the wrang ling. At this juncture a recess was taken for dinner. Upon reassembling the first thing suggested was the examination of witnesses. This was out lined in such a way as to lead Mr. bpeer to re mark. "This case is WITHOUT A PARALLEL in the history of United Presbyterianism." The first witness called was Commissioner Fulton. He was asked by Mr. Speer to state what he knew about the history of the case. He prompt ly retorted "What case T" "Is it possible you have been here all this time, and do not know what we are talking about?' sarcastically asked the pastor. Upon direct interrogatories Mr. Fulton gave some information abont the meetings held by the discontented members and the method tbey pursued to have the pastor resign. When asked how many people were at the alleged congregational meeting on January H, he said he did not know, as he had not counted them. There were more than 25 people there, he said. He did not say anything at the meeting about closing the doors against "the preacher, or hU salary would not go on " Editor Fee. of the Canonsburg 2fotes. was called. He refused to go into an explana tion of the trouble, but would answer any direct questions. He said he helped carry the petition atound for signatures. He stated he had not been the best member in the church, ana might not have given it the snpnort he should. He haa not been inspired with any ill will against Mr. Bpeer, and was only acting for the best interest of the church. He was present at one meeting when a motion was passed that those present would not make any more arrangements for a Bible class meet ing until they got more support from the pastor and the congregation at large. The reason the members of the congregation had taken no in terest in it was on account of the feeling against Mr. Spoer. Mr. Fulton was then asked the question fired at every witness, "What did yon give to ward the building fund for the new church T" He said he and nis three brothers had con tributed about 200. Robert Fulton, one of the brothers, was then called. He said he thought the pastor bad acted strangely iu the matter of buying the ground upon which the new church stood. He said he thought the pastor bad the lot bought before the building committee went to look at it. He also wanted a tin roof on the buildings, as it would save considerable money. IGNORED THE COMMITTEE. The pastor, be said, went ahead with his news in regard to a slate roof, and paid no at tention to the committee. One or two mem bers of the committee objected, but the pastor, he claimed, overruled them. They also ob jected to paying such a high price for the ground. The witness then turned to Mr. Speer and said : "You looked at it and had it fixed before we bought it." The pastor then asked him how much of the petition he had prepared. The witness could not answer. He denied that he had any con versation with anybody wherein he stated that "they would get rid of the pastor." To Mr. Speer he said: "There was a meeting of the congregation at which arrangements were made to get rid of you." He affirmed the statement that some persons had left the meeting, bat did not know that tbey were under the impression that the meeting was "packed." He was then asked to relate the trouble about buying a seal for the church. A meeting was held at which the pastor was present. Mr. Speer wanted to have the seal made "the imprint of his watch lid." The witness said this was one more tie to bind Mr. Speer to the church. "Any time we wanted any property we would have to get Bpeer and his watch before it could be pur chased." Samples of seals had been sent from the city. The congregation voted against the one the pastor wanted to adopt. They chose one of their own design. One Sunday the Eastor walked down from the pulpit and said e would like to have the seal changed. The witness told him it could not be done. The pastor then sent for a seal of his own without any orders from the congregation Tho pastor asked the witness to qualify for the seal, and Mr. Fulton replied that he would not do it. In spite of this the pastor called a meet ing to adopt the seal and the witness, being unable to do otherwise, had to qualify for it. ABOUT THE CHURCH SEAL. John Moore was then called. He said the pastor had purchased a seal for (3 50, or SO cents less than the amount agreed upon by the congregation. He said that a few members paid for the seal, and the money did not come out of the church fund, W. J. Johnston was called, but nothing new was obtained from biro. The witness of the day was then called Mrs. McPherson. She is a stout, motherly-looking woman and stood the "outs" on their heads, so to speak. 8bo explained her presence at the congregational meeting by saying that she went there at the request oi another lady. As soon as she-found out what the meeting was for she left. She thought it was a meeting to raise money to pay the pastor's back salary. . She knew nothing of the petition until Mrs. James McPherson told her about it. She said: "Well, they had better not come here with their petition." She said Mr. Fulton had complained about the pastors salary, put nothing was said at the meeting about "histing" the minister cut. She J thought the trouble had came from Pastor Smiley's church. She said the pastor was being persecuted. "I do not claim," she said, "that Mr. Speer is perfect, or any other preacher, for that matter." She did not hear of anything against Mr. Speer, and many peo ple left. She thought there were between W or 25 people at the meeting. She gave her testi mony in such a way that the other side had no desire to cross-examine her, and she sat down amid great applause. W. W. Gladden, a former trustee and a mem ber of the Building Committee, said he bad re signed on account of the dissatisfaction. He said be contributed largely to the pastor's sal ary, and would raise bis contribution it the pastor was continued, if he was not continued the witness said be wonld leave, as be had en gaged a seat ac Mr. Smiley's church. If the astor was removed he thought it would be a ad thing for the congregation. If he was al lowed to remain, the "stickers" would guaran tee to support him for one year. STANDING BT THE FKEACHEB. M. B. Kelso said he had stood by tho pastor, and would continue to do so. If Mr. Speer was removed, the witness said he and his family would go to some other church. He thougbt the pastor was being persecuted. He heard of 24 members of the church who had ordered cer tificates to leave, and 16 others would do so if the pastor was not retained. In answer to the question if the "ins" would pay the pastor's salary for one year, he said: "Yes, and will keep him for life." He thought about 0 per sons wouid withdraw if Mr. Speer left, L B. H. Brownlee, attorney for the discon tented members, wanted the names of the per sons who Mr. Gladden knew for a certainty would resign. Mr. Speer jumped to bis feet with an objection. The attorney insisted, but the moderator sustained the objection. William McPherson. whose name was on one of the petitions, said he had not authorized its being,pat there. He also said his wife's name was also put on without her knowledge. Weir McNarey said he refused to put his name on the petition, and his wife bad not author ized any person to put her name on the list. Miss Nellie McPherson was another person whose name was on the petition without her knowledge. John B. Mc Connell, Harriott Denny, Mrs. Margaret Fer guson and her daughter, none of whom were present, wrote a letter to the Presbytery saying that their names were on the petition to remove the pastor without authority from them. A recess of five minutes was taken and the witnesses for the "outs" were called. " Editor Fee said that Mrs. McPherson and her daugh ter had told him to put their names on the petition. On the first petition asking for the removal oi the pastor tnere were n names, on the second there were 7, and the third petition 16 names. The latter two were milder in tone than the first one which con tained the charges. John Fulton, leader of the choir, said the names were put on the petitions by the persons themselves. At McPherson's house they read it twice, and Mrs. McPherson and her daughter fully understood it. He signed it himself, be cause he thought it was best for the congrega tion. The latter, be said, is not In a flourishing condition, financially or spiritually. For the past ten years it had been going down hilk He thought Mr. Speei"s usefulness as a pastor was done. To Mr. Speer be said: "The people will not contribute to support you." One year ago, he said, the trustees bad exerted themselves to raise money to pay the pastor's salary and fell considerably short of it. He stated that the pastor had not visited bis family for 13 years. This was one of the reasons bis Influence was lacking. R. D. Fulton was recalled. He said he was a trustee, and had put his name on the petition because he felt it was his duty He thougbt the action of Mr. Speers fnends was only a bluff," and they would not pay the pastor's salary. To Mr. Specr's question, he said they had been back in the payment of the pastor foryears. Mr. Speer Do you think a man can he a good pastor, feel comfortable and keep the wolf from the door when his salary is not paid him? William Johnston said there was a want oi harmony. The pastor was only in his honse once in ten years, and then he came to beg money. He was a member of the committee appointed to wait on Mr. Speer and tell him that tho congregation could not pay a salary of 51,200 f or 18S9. The pastor did not complain. The witness said he beard of Mr. Speer refus ing to visit families where there was sickness and ministering to their wajits. He said Mr. Speer bad said to him: "If the congregation want a change tbey can soon get it." The witness thought it the pastor was removed "the church could move forward." "If be was retained, the church would be worse off, at this stage of the fight." Mr. Sneer elicited the in formation that the four Fulton families paid about 55 of the pastor's salary for the year. The pastor added Yes, and they own 400 or 500 acres of land." The witness retorted: "Give us the right man and we will show you what." WANTED THE PASTOE TO QUIT. A. M. Borland, a member of the session, thought it would be best for the pastor to quit. He admitted that the opposition against Mr. Speer had died out. He said the pastor had advised him to sell bis farm. "Probably he wanted to get a subscription out of me by this means." He said the pastor has not taken many vacations and "was reasonably faithfuL" Robert McPherson said. "If Mr. Speer goes I go. 1 think it is a shame he is being perse cuted so. I hear the kickers say they will get other people from the other church to take our place. Well, let them; I don't think they are any good. Mrs. McPherson was recalled. She said: "When Mr. Patterson came along and told me of the meeting be was a sorry-looking man. He said it was a bad day's work for the congrega tion. "This congregation does not know how to appreciate a good pastor." Isaac Weaver followed Mrs. McPherson. He was the last witness for the afternoon and said if some other pastor had been in charge the congrega tion would not have been on the decline for years. The meeting then adjourned for supper and reconvened at 7 JO o'clock. They were in ses sion until 10 45. The Presbytery took the evi dence and in a few minutes resolved to sustain the pastor. As soon as the good news was an nounced, Mr. Speer resigned and his resigna tion was accepted. It is certain that nearly one-half of the mem bers of the church will leave. No matter how the result would have turned out one of the factions would secede. As it stands the mal contents will remain in possession. The church is a new one. and many nf those who will leave contributed as high as $500 to the fund. The fight about the church organ in the town is still going on and causing much comment among the young people. A LIBRARY COMMITTEE Appointed br tbe Allegheny Board of School Controller. At the regular meeting of the Board of School Controllers, held iu tbe High School last even ing, a committee of five was appointed to con fer with a similar one of the City Council's Sub-Committee on City Property regarding the management of the Carnegie Library. Those appointed were Major W. P. Hunter, Lewis McMullen, Esq.. R. C. Miller and Joseph Wal ton and D. B. Oliver. Among tbe other matters transacted at this meeting was the refusal of an advance of salary to the lady teachers of tbe High School, ana the adoption of a resolution advising the Com mittee on Special Instruction to inantre into the practicability of adding German to the list list of common school studies. THEIR ANNUAL MEETING. The Pittsburg Insurance Company Elects Officers for Ihe dmlng lean At the annual meeting of the Pittsburg In surance Company, held yesterday, at their rooms, on Wood street, the following officers were elected to serve tbe ensuing year : Charles Arbuthnot, President; James Gor don. Vice President; directors, Charles Ar buthnot, James Gordon, Alexander Bradley. James S. McCord. James Collord. Max K. Moorbead. John Fnllerton, James McCutcheon, John Daub, R. J. Wilson, Henry Lloyd. Allen Kirkpatrick and Hilhs McKown. The financial report of the past year's busi ness will be given to the public within a week. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, nnd Others Who Talk. Chal Dick, of Johnstown, was in the city yesterday. He is very sore over the elec tion of Delamater delegates from Cambria. He savs that the voters cf the county favor Hastings four to one, and that the result was the work of political chicanery. Mr. Dick says that Johnstown is rapidly recovering from the flood, that building is lively and that there is a keen demand for real estate. Yong Sene Wah Kee, of Boston, passed through the city yesterday on his way to China. His errand is to attempt to save the lives of four Chinamen who were accused of treason on their return from America, and are now under sentence of death. Mr. Yong will then return to Boston. Harry "Wilkinson, the city editor of the Chicago Daily Hewt, arrived in the city yes terday from tbe East, and will remain here for the remainder of the week. Harry used to be employed in this city, and has a great number of personal friends m Pittsburg and Allegheny. Mr. J. "W. Lee, of Franklin, and Mr. Thomas W. Phillips, of New Castle, were in tbe city last evening. They met politicians who are closely watching tbe course of State political affairs. O. "Warner, passenger agent of the Chi cago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Is in tbe city. AMICABLY SETTLED. Bracken and the Election Board Have Compromised Hatters. HOT OPPOSED TO JUDGE BAILEY. The latter Writes a Letter Thanking the Connty Democracy. ITEMS FK0M THE POLITICAL CIECLBS The case of the alleged election frauds in the Eighteenth ward, which led to tbe ar rest, some time since, of the Election Board of the Second precinct and their subsequent prosecution, was, to-day, settled by the par ties themselves,and all charges and counter charges were withdrawn. Mr. Frank T. Bracken, at whose instance action was brought, was seen at his residence on Car negie avenue by a Dispatch reporter, and corroborated rather reluctantly the above statement. An agreement was drawn up and signed by Mr. Bracken, and the four members of the Election Board wherein it was agreed that no further legal steps would be taken, and that on Thursday next, the day set for tbe trial of the case before Alderman Leslie, all would absent themselves, and thns let the case go by default. It was further speci fied and agreed that Mr. Bracken should pay all the costs and withdraw from the contest Mr. Bracken acknowledged that he agreed to this with great reluctance, and seemed to feel disappointed and hurt bvtlie absence of his professed friends when the case came np at its first hearing before 'Squire Leslie. "A number of men," he said, "who bad made affidavits that they had voted for me, when searched for to appear and testify could not be found, though Constable Rivers looked in the highways and byways for several days in vain for them. Several of them when found claimed to be too ill to leave their homes. I feel very much disappointed in the way matters have turned out. Imav run as an independent can didate and think 1 will, though I have not de termined positively " 'Squire Leslie was seen at his home, and said he had received no official notice of the matter as stated above, but expressed himself as pleased with the amicable settlement which had been effected. "It will place Mr. Dwyer squarely before tbe people at a time when be should not be under any shadow, and it Is emi nently just that this should be done. The withdrawal of the charges by Mr. Bracken," continued the 'Squire, "not only vindicates Mr. Dwyer, but alike cleats tbe members of the Election Board from any suspicion of wrong. ' K0T OPPOSED TO BAILEY. ThcConnty Democracy Denounces I lie State ment ns False and IbTallcloa. The regular meeting of the County Democ racy was held last evening. W. J. Brenncn, Esq.. presided. At the conclusion of the rou tine business tbe following resolution was pre sented and, after some discussion, unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the County Democracy, in meeting assembled, denounce as false and malicious the statements in the public press that the said association Is opposed to the nomination of tbe Hon. J. H. Bailey for Miyor. The association, though it repudiates the charge of opposing Judge Bailey's nomination, has not as yet indorsed him for the reason that the rules prohibit the indorsing of any candi date before he is nominated. A resolution was adopted indorsing tbe nom ination of I. R. Stavton for Mayor of Alle gheny. Mr. Brennen read a letter from Judge Bailey, in which ho expresses his gratification that the County Democracy was preparing to aid the City Committee in the coming muni cipal contest. He thanked tbe County De mocracy for their zeal. A resolution was passed authorizing the chairman to appoint commit tees in each district to assist tbe City Commit tee in getting out the vote. The political outlook is just as it was a week ago, and to repeat the conditions of the ward contests would only be a repetition of matters already made public John Ennis, who is re garded as an authority in the Democratic coun cils, was on the street with several others, and he said tbat tbe present associations and affilia tions of the clnb did not suit his ideas. He was opposed to the manner in which the club organization was run and would stay so. He said that in 1877 Pat Foley was elected Chair man of the Democratic Committee in Feb ruary, and the City Committee decided the election. SHEPPAKD THE MAN. The City Clerk Says He Has Been Ap pointed Bank Examiner. The appointment of George Sheppard as Bank Examiner was made last night, and the well-known face of the City Clerk will be one of the losses which the frequenters of the City Hall will much regret. Mr. Sheppard's first official duties were accountant for the city under Controller Morrow, and he afterward Bervea as as accountant for the County Con troller. His record in the City Clerk's office has now extended into a third term, and al though receiving the record of a good and faithful servant in being told to go higher hi) associates are loth to lose his companionship. George Booth, the present Assistant City Clerk, will succeed to the honors of the posi tion, Edwa'd J. Martin taking the place of as sistant, while Marshal McClain, now tempo rarily emploved in the office, will succeed Mr. Martin. "Eddy" Martin is so well known and so popular in the City Hall, that his promotion is regarded with favor by alll tbe officials. Mr. Sheppard will take his new position oa, March L v K0 OPPOSITION EXPECTED. Mr. Patrick Foley Says Judge Bailey Will Have a Walk-Over. Pat Foley said yesterday there would be no possible opposition to Judge Bailey as the Democratic candidate for the Mayorality. As far as the Kerr element went he knew of only one place in the Sixteenth ward where a Kerr delegate was elocted, and regarded the other stories of delegates who wonld interfere with the regular proceedings of the convention to night as interlopers. John Giles said that tbe reports of Kerr del egates being elected in the Sixteenth ward were wrong, as J. C. O'Donnell was elected in the First; James A. McPike in the Second and Dr. C. Bleibolder in tbe Third, all good Bailey men. Allegheny Republicans. The Republicans of the First ward, Alle gheny, met last night and suggested the follow ing ticket: Alderman, Thomas M. Tatem, E. L. Braun, John S. Edgar; School Directors, W. B. Thompson, William Benney. William Spang, W. B. Croft and Samuel Clule); Con stable. David Holmes. The primaries will take place on Saturday, the 14th instant. Nominations la the Fifteenth. The following nominations were made in the Fifteenth ward last night by the Republicans: Alderman, S. F. Kerr; Select Council, James H. Gillespie: Common Council. James Craw ford: School Director, Jacob Ocbenhirt and D. O. Kaiser; ConstaDle, Alex McWhor tor; Asses sor, George Horn, Their Qanrtera Secured. The Democratic headquarters will be opened to-day at No. 616 Smithfield street, formerly occupied by Captain Lew Clark as a butcher store. After to-day the block between Virgin alley and Sixth avenue, on Smithfield street, will probably be the liveliest in the city until tbe loth Inst. A School Director Fight. In the Twenty-first ward the old school fight is resumed. All the directors except R. B. Ward aro again iu the field for re-election, and the question arises whether the old members who have been ' fired" by tbe Court shall go back or new members be elected. Primaries Postponed. The Sixteenth ward Democratic primaries have been postponed nntil Saturday next, as the Councilmanic candidates are at present too busy attending to the Mayoralty contest to manage their own affairs. EEDBBN MILLER IMPROVED. The Aged Sufferer Dally Display Wander fal Vitality. Reuben Miller, Jr., was reported considerably better last night After tbe rather bad period of tbe day and night before he rallied some yesterday, sleeping considerable time, and be showed undoubted evidence of a renewal of strength last evening. Fob a disordered liver try Beecham'i Pills. Pears' Soap the purest and best erei made . BATHER QUIET MEETING. The Sterrctt Union Decides Tbnt Proxy Totea Are Legal The Management of tbe Day Nnrsery la Open to Inspection. At tbe Sterrctt Union meeting, held in Alle gheny yesterday afternoon at tbe day nursery, the matter at issue between the two associa tions regarding tbe funds now in the day nursery treasury was not brought forth. Hence a quiet meeting was held, instead of the more turbulent one expected, but considerable busi ness was disposed of, with Miss S. E. Gemmel presiding. Mrs. Maggie Barr. of Arch street, was in her absence elected to the position of Superintendent of Press Work, which her many qualifications give her a peculiar fitness for. A motion was made and seconded to re inforce tho county treasury with the sum of 10 from tbe Sterrett Union treasury for the puroose of sharing the expenses of the Connty Organizer to resurrect dormant unions and or ganize new ones throughout the county. Tbe minutes of tbe last meeting were read, but a certain clause was objected to and dis carded before the acceptance of tbem by the union. The objectionable clause was pertain lng to the proxy votes that were used in the election by which the management of the day nursery was retained by the original union. At tbe last meeting of the union Mrs. H. C. Campbell Informed tbe ladies tbat the proxy votes were illegal, and without sufficient inves tigation ber view of tbe question was allowed to rule. But after consulting Roberts' Rules of Order, by which the union is governed, and seeking advice from legal friends, it was dis covered that there was nothing unparliamentary in the ute of the proxy votes, bat, on the con trary, they were perfectly proper, and so the clause in which they admitted an error was discarded, as no error had been committed, after which tbe minutes were adopted. A certain paragraph in the morning papers published Monday received the attention, dis cussion ana condemnation oi tne union as a body. And tbe papers were requested to offi cially deny for tbe union that there is anything in the management of 'the Allegheny Day Nursery in the past or present that is not open to the gaze of the public The question of the distribution of literature was discussed, and the representative of that branch of tbe work, Mrs. John Morton, was instructed to invest in tbe necessary printed matter, and was fur nished a check for the payment of the same. No resignations have been handed in, although several were expected. THE DUQUESNE STEPS. The Ground Already Surveyed and Work Soon to be Commenced. The citizens of Duquesue Heights held an other meeting last night at Grandview to act on the scheme for erecting a boardwalk and steps on the hilL The meeting was largely at tended, and everyone was pleased when the committee made a favorable report. Enough money has now been secured, and those who were at first disposed to treat the matter lightly are now in favor of doing what they can to help the project along. The steps are now certain to be built. Two surveyors were at work yesterday on the ground which haa been granted by Messrs. Joyce and Wall. Tbe Hon. A C. Robertson acted as Chairman of the meeting, and Mr. F. W. Gordon was Secretary. M. B. Caranaugh, the Chairman of the standing committee, made Another meeting was arranged for next Tues day nigbt. when the contract for putting up the steps will be awarded. Several of those present stated after the meeting was over that some of those connected with the incline were disposed to look unfavorably on the tbe propo sition for steps, because they believed it would injure their business. "But," said one of them, they will be benefited instead of injured by the erection of the steps- The real purpose in building tbem is to accommodate people who may have occasion to go up and down late at night, after the incline has stopped running. Tbe incline will bo used as much as formerly, because people will ride while it is running. It will be beneficial because the improvement in facilities for getting up the hill will attract people to live here who are deterred from so doing because they can't get up the hill late at night." EXPLOSION AT DUQ0ESNE. Frank Bolton and n Laborer Badly Burned by Natural Gas. The rumor of an explosion in the manufact uring suburbs of Pittsburg is one tbat stills every heart and makes every workman drop his tools and feel, if not say, "It is my turn next." About 10.30 o'clock last night the police offi cials were notified that an explosion had oc curred at Duquesne, and eight or ten men were coming in on the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston train, due here at 10 40, to be taken to the hospitals. The Homeopathic Hospital was similarly notified, and theirambulance was sent to the Try street station to receive the victims. Tbe Central patrol wagon was also sent, but both wagons got to the station too late, for the train. The only passenger that alighted from the train was John Burt, one of tbe injured men. and he walked to the Homeopathic Hospital, passing the ambulance on tbe way. From him it was learned that a lantern had been taken down into a pit at tbe Bessemer works at Du quesne, where a quantity of natural gas had accumulated, causing an explosion which badly burned Frank Bolton, night superintendent of the works, and tbe laborer who carried tho lantern, but wbose name is not known. Burt, who was millwright at the works, was only slightly burned, but thinks Bolton's Injuries were serious. Mr. Bolton was taken to bis home at Duquesne. PITTSBDKG PREFERRED. Two Moro Steamboats Building for Sooth American Commerce. Captain Arthur Stegman is in the city super intending the construction oftwo more boats f or use on the Llbregia and Canco rivers. United States of Colombia, South America. The largest will be 138 feet long with 27 feet beam and 4 feet depth of bold to ply on the Canco, and the other 74 feet long. IS feet beam and 2 feet depth of hold. The boats will be fitted with compound engines, and are to run 14 miles an hour. The machinery Is being built at the Porter Foundry and Machine Company's works, and tho hulls at West Brownsville. Both machinery and hulls will be shipped to New York, and from thence shipped to South America. The cost of ship ment is nearly equal to tbat of construction, but, as a boat pays for itself in a year in the trade, cost Is a small matter, comparatively. Captain Stegman states that nowhere else in the world can the work be done to the same advantage as In Pittsburg. Tbe boats carry coffee, hides, tobacco, gum and Peruvian bark to the coast for export, and return laden with drygoods and machinery im ported, the natives exhibiting no taste for manufacturing, and what little is done in tho country being by foreigners American and German. A UNIFORM EETENDE LAW. A Committee Meets at Harrisbsrs; to Re- commend a Better Law. William Martin, of the Amalgamated Asso ciation, left to-day for Harrisburg. He is one of the Committee on Revenue,which the Legis lature provided to consider the subject of taxa tion and recommend a bill to establish more uniformity in the manner, of securing revenue. There are eight members of the committee, representing different classes and industries. It is understood tbat something will be done toward imposing a higher tax on certain corpo rations that aro exempt from considerable local taxes, and toward reducing the rato in other instances. The revenue at present can stand some curtailment and a reduction of it will be brought about. THE PROPOSITION BEATEN. No Increase la Ileptnsoph Dncs for Those Who Fall lo Attend. The Monongahela Conclave, Order of Hepta sophs, held a very spirited meeting last even ing. After much discussion the proposition of Controller Morrow to increase tho dues of those who would not attend to iiu was knocked out, leaving the regular rate for those who did attend. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED. Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed for Kendy Reading. Florence Tomer and J. Houpt, carpenters, while at work on the new Lincoln clubhouse, were thrown to the ground, a distance of 41 feet, by the scaffold rope breaking. Both men were found unconscious. It is feared Tomer's injuries will prove serious. According to the report of tho Bureau of Health, there were 105 deaths in the city last week against 70 for the corresponding week last year. Diseases of the respiratory system furnished 46. The managers of the Home for Incurables held a meeting in tbe parlors of tbe Y. M. C. A. building j esterday afternoon, but transacted only routine business. The verdict of accidental death was rendered yesterday inthe case of Charles Burger, found in tbe tunnel under Jones & Laughllns' mill last Friday. The Humane Society made arrangements yesterday to remove to their new quarters In tbe Free Dispensary building. The Society for tbe Improvement of the Poor has received 800 orders of coal from Mrs. J. M. Quaky. TAPS A NEW REGION. The Projected Pittsburg, Akron and Western as a Rich Feeder. NEITHER AP. & W. 0KB. &Q, BRANCH Korth and South Road Across Ohio's Gridiron of Railways. AS SHORT TO CHICAGO AS THE OTHERS "William Semple, Jr., has returned from his trip to Ohio after having spent nearly a week in that State in the interest of the Pittsburg, Akron and Western road, in which he is interested. An attempt was mnde to get him to talk on the matter, but he absolutely refused to say anything for publication at present. There are some further deals on foot that need to be consum mated. From another source considerable addi tional information to that already known was learned. It is not a branch road of either the Baltimore and Ohio or the Pitts burg and "Western railroads, nor is it con trolled by either in any way, as has been re ported. Individuals connected with both roads are known to be included in the list of stockholders, and one of the main feat ures of tbe new line is to serve tbe Interests of those lines. It will tap a section remarkable for its stock, grain and agricultural richness, and will add a new market in some respects for Pittsburg's products. The manner in which it traverses the country is also worthy of note. A KET-WOEK OP ROADS. Although Ohio is a network of railroads, everyone in the virinity of the Pittsburg, Ak ron and Western is a north and south road. Through these itwill cut its way for a distance of 165 miles. 56 of which are already construct ed. When finished it will connect with the Pittsburg and Western at Akron and the Balti more and Ohio at Chicago Junction, giving to tbe first named a gain of 36 miles to Chicago over its present route. Itwill then be within three miles of the distance covered by the Ft, Wayne road in reaching Chlcigo. At tbe pres ent time the Western road is able to compete with the other road, particularly in Chicago freight, but at a great disadvantage. When the new line is finished a bid will not only be made for the freight traffic, but the passenger also. It will also be only 12 miles longer than the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad to St. Louis. As will be noted from the above. Pittsburg's interests are largely at stake in the matter. Tbe more competition the better for its industries. PUSHING THE WORK. As far as work on tbe line is concerned it may be said that it is being pushed to completion as rapidly as possible. A portion of it is at pres ent narrow gauge, but that will be changed to standard within CO days. The contractors promise January 1 as tbe time set for com pleting the work, but a great effort is being made to have it ready for travel by October i. The only thing to prevent this from being car ried out will be the inability of the bridge com pany to snpplv the material and build the same within tbat time. That it coold be done there is no doubt, under ordinary circumstances, but the company who hold the contracts are so crowded with work at the present time that it may be impossible for them to perform their part of the contract before the specified time, on tbe first of next year. THE PITTSBURG PRESBYTERY. Mr. Donehoo Gives Notice That He Favors Partial Revision of ihe Creed. At the afternoon session of the Pittsburg Presbytery Messrs. C. L. Bradshaw, L. O. Suth erland, J. B. Hill and S. B. drove were exam ined and passed in theology by a committee of three. The committee to whom was left the matter of Rev. S. H. Doyle's call toFinleyville Church reported that the members of Mingo Church were opposed to bim. In consequence it was decided that the matter remain in the hands ot the Presbytery until the spring meeting, and that in the meantime each church fill its own pulpit. The Presbytery agreed to supplement Rev. Mr. Moore's salary with an additional 8100, the Valley Church not being able to pay the full amount. Rev. E. R. Donehoo rave notice that at the April meeting of the Presbytery he would in troduce a resolution to the following effect: That the Presbytery overture tbe General Assembly to recast the Confession of Faith of our Church to the following extent, viz: tbat a clear and distinct statement of the Infinite love and mercy of God be inserted as Introductory to tbe third chapter of said confession: that article 7, section 3, be eliminated; tbat the statement "elect infants" in chapter 10 be re cast so as to read "all infants:" and all of article 6, section 3, in chapter 25, that comes after the words "There is no other bead of the Church but the Lord Jesus Christ" be omitted. Tbe next meeting of the Presbytery will be held April 1 at the East Liberty church. ANDREW CARNEGIE IN THE CITY. Ho Refines to Say Anything Abont the Library. Andrew Carnegie was in tho city yesterday attending meetings of the various interests with which he is connected. Quite a deter mined effort was made by a number of news paper men to secure the views of the distin guished Fittsburger on library matters in particular and a number of other things, but without avail. Mr. Carnegie made formal notification in the morning that he would not give anything to the press.. SHEEP BREEDERS TO MEET. The Annual Convention of tbe Association to be Held To-Dsy. Tbe National Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders' Association will hold their annual meeting at tbe New Sherman Honse, Canonsburg. Pa., to day. The business meeting will be called to order at 11 o'clock, and a banquet will be held in the afternoon. The officers of the associa tion are: W. R. Craighead, President; J..B. Johnson, Treasurer: J. C. McNary, Recording Secretary, and James McClelland, Correspond ing Secretary. THEY GOUGED HIS EYES. Peter Solnoce Complains of Borne of His Lively Countrymen. Peter Salen and Joseph Alwrone are charged before Alderman Schaefer with entering the house of Peter Solnoce and gouging that indi vidual's eyes, jumping on bim and otherwise making It pleasant for him. The parties are all Hungarians, ana the case will be given a hearing to-day. ' A DANGEROUS KITE. The Lighted Candle on the Tall of It Caused a Fire. The alarm from box 72 at 8 40 last night was caused by the burning of a few shfngles in a house on Forty-fourth street Some boys had been flying a kito with a lighted candle tied to tbe tail of it. The string burned off and the candle fell on the roof, igniting the shingles. The fire was discovered before It gained any headway. Air. Dnvl Burled. Funeral services over the body of the late Thomas W. Davis, ex-Collector of Internal Revenue, Were held at 10 A. M. yesterday In the Sampson Chapel, on Sixth avenue. Tbe funeral was very largely attended, for Mr. Davis was always popular, even with his political op ponents. Rev. Mr. West, of the Fourth Ave nue Baptist Church, performed tbe services, and the interment, which was strictly private, was conducted by Franklin Lodge 231, F. & A. M. Mar Resnlt Fatally. John Smith, employed at Carnegie's Thirty third street mill, fell from a scaffold yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe fracture of the skull. He wag removed to his home on Fiftieth street where Dr. Clark attended him. Smith is a married man, 60 years of age, and his injury will probably result fatally. A Small Fire. An alarm of firs was sent in from box 92 about 9 10 o'clock last night for a small fire in a shed in the rear of Moorhead & McClean's mill, on Becond avenue. The fire was extin guished before the department arrived. The Connty Controller's Report. The County Controller and Commissioners yesterday let the contract for printing 12,000 copies of the Controller's report at fl 13 per page to Shaw Brother. WINDOW GLASS ADVANCED. Western Manufacturers Pat Up the Price 5 Per Cent materials Cost More Now New York nnd tctr Jersey Makers Not Represented. A meeting of tbe Western Window Glass Manufacturers was held yesterday at the Hotel Anderson. There were representa tives of all the differentfirms in the vicinity of Pittsburg and further west. The meet ing was called for the purpose of consider ing an advance in prices. Mr. J. H. Hart was Chairman, and William Loefner acted as secretary of the meeting. The session was a longvone, occupying nearly all the forenoon and aiternoon. Reports were read showing the condition of trade in the various sections of tbe country; also letters from importers and others from which it was evident that tbe price of French glass will shortly advance. Owing to the open winter and the favorable weather for building operations, the demand for glass has been very good, and the stock on band is very small. Notwithstanding these favorable conditions the price of glass ruled decidedly low, being iromoto iu per cent tower tnana year ago. The cost of soda-ash and other materials has in creased greatly within tbe past few months. The scarcity of skilled labor, whereby every manufacturer was forced to employ some meu who neglect work and do not make fnll quanti ty, nas aiso increasea tue cost ot production, and has likewise reduced the amount of ware prodnced. ' Under these circumstances, the manu facturers were compelled to make an advance to cover the increased cost, and while a large number advocated 10 per cent, it was finally agreed to advance only 5 per cent. Ihe price now is 80 per cent, in car lots, instead of Su and 5 per cent off. as heretofore. This trifling ad vance was quite unsatisfactory to many manu facturers, but it is expected to make another advance shortly, so as to cover the advance in labor and chemicals. This is the third time that window glass has been advanced this season. First, to meet the increased wages, and afterward to make up for the raise in tbe cost of materials. Beveral firms have contracts ahead, and these they will be compelled to fill before they will realize on the new scale of prices. The new prices have been made to govern only tbe Western manufacturers. There were no representatives from New York or Jersey f resent, and none had been invited to attend, t was explained by several of the glass men. The different sections of the country do not enter into direct competition with each other. Tbe trade is virtually divided into sections,and tbe factories in any certain place nractically supply all the glass needed in their vicinity within a certain radius. The factories in Indiana and Illinois supply points west of those places, and the houses in Ohio snpply a different section. It is the same with Pitts burg and the East. Although the new scale in the west will be above the Eastern rates no competition is feared while the conditions men tioned above exist. The factories in New York are all connected In the United Glass Company, but tbey and the Jersey firms will be asked to co-operate with the Western firms in tbe ad vancement of prices. The Eastern houses find it harder to raise prices than the Western, be cause they have to enter into direct competi tion with foreign glass. Tbe demand for glass is good, and it is not expected that the in creased price will affect the trade to any great extent. A very encouraging feature of the meeting was the information that the best brands of American glass are now taking the place of for eign glass in the Eastern markets, iras-mada J glass being in many cases preferred to French giass. mis traae is to De cultivated, ana plans were considered to keep the standard of qnality high. HO CONFERENCE WAS HELD. Ross and Evans Appeared, but Elklns Went fo Philadelphia. It was reported that a conference was to take place yesterday between Master Workman Ross and Worthy Foreman Evans and C. L. Magce and W. L. Elklns, of the Pittsburg Trac tion Company. When the two labor leaders appeared at the appointed time it was found that Mr. Elklns had gone to Philadelphia, and so nothing was dona in the matter. The situa tion on tbe Fifth avenuollne is about the same. Tbe cars are running all right and it is under stood tbat tbe strikers will accept no other terms than the discharge of the men now em ployed. HASj M0RENUS RESIGNED. It Is Rumored That the Window Glass Workers' President Has Retired. It was currently reported at midnight that President Morenus. of the Window Glass Workers' Association, had resigned. The resignation is said to have been received a few days ago. As ex-President Campbell is in Washington, and Secretary Cake could not be found at tbat hour, tbe rumor could not be confirmed, tbongh glass men would not be sur prised, if reports were true, tbat Mr. Morenus had taken such a steo. HORSESHOE MACHINERY. Shocnberger & Co. at Work Perfecting a New System of making-Shoes. Shoenberger 4 Co. are at present perfecting a system of making horseshoes, which will add considerably to their facilities. It will not be in any way a distinct departure from methods already in use. but tho addition of new ma chinery to those already in use will add largely to the capacity of the works and the quality of tho production. Blaster Plumbers. The Master Plumbers' Association has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President. J. J. Kennedy: First Vice President, Allen McFadden; Second Vice President, Leo McSbane: Third Vice President. George Addy: Secretary, George Sands; Treasurer, R, J. Bradshaw; Sergeant at Arms.Frank McKnight. Fnll Control Purchased. A change has taken place in the makeup of the firm ot the Porter Foundry and Machine Company. A. T. Douthett and John C. Porter, Jr., have purchased the Interests ot all others in the firm and are now the sole owners. Furnaces for the Sonth. James P. Wltherow & Co., constructors of blast furnaces, have contracts on hand for seven large furnaces in Virginia and Alabama, which are now in course of construction. MISS HE1NER ELECTED. The Directors of the Oakland School Choose a New Teacher. The school directors of the Fourteenth ward met last night in the Oakland schoolhouse. Outside of the regular routine tbe only busi ness done was to elect a teacher to fill the posi tion made vacant by tbe resignation of Miss Mamie McKnight. Miss Bella Heiner, a sub stitute at the Sylvan avenue school was chosen, and Miss Lizzie Bierman was elected to fill the place formerly occupied by Miss Heiner. To Shoot for n Drink. Theodore Thomas, who lives on Boston street, had a hearing before Alderman Richards last evening on a charge of surety of the peace, pre- that Thomas threatened to shoot him because he refused to give him a drink of whisky. The Alderman reserved his decision until Satur day. Applicants for Pnbllc Batldlngs. Washington'. February 1 Among the bills reported and placed on the Senate calen dar to-day were the following: For public buildings at Martlnsburg, W. Va.; Zanesville, O.; Lansing, Mich.; Emporia. Kas.; Burlington la.: Youngstown, O. and Eau Claire, Wis., 100,000 each. The New Chinese Store. Tho Chinese merchants on Second avenue have secured the lease of the house at No. 181, and will open their storo there on April 1. William McGaryy, the owner, will put in a storefront. Mr. McGarvy says the rent now paid it $32 a month, and that the Chinamen will payt3S. Tbey Are Going to Hostlr. The salvage on the burned Wilkinsburg scboblhouse has been figured at $3,000. The in surance was $30,000, add the companies make good $27,000 thereof. Another house will soon be erected. 1 The Infant Reclaimed. The infant that was found In the hallway of 400 Penn avenue the other day is a wall from the City Home. Tbe whereabouts of its mother, said to be Mary Mardock, are un known. , Ix's the best selling thing on our shelves is what druggists say of Salvation Oil. 25cts. English linen collars at James H.Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Filth are. New Scotch Tartan Ptald Ginghams At the low price of 25 cents a yard. Jos. Hobne & Co., Penn avenne. THE ELEYENTH WARD. Tho Republican Element Shows TJp Its Card and Candidates. Tbe Republicans of the Eleventh ward held their suggestion meeting- last night in the schoolhouse. A large number was present. John Spratt acted as Chairman, John Smith as Vice Chairman, and R. R. Lytle as Secretary. The following names were suggested for the Republican ticket: Common Council, two to elect, William Taggart,H. H.Newmn and Teomas McClure; School Directors, two to elect, Samuel Phillips, Dr. MacCord and George Chambers: Alderman. Fred Luman, Dominlck Gallagher and SamnelLogan. Elec tion officers. First district, Reeister, C. U. Smith; Judge, Jacob Pearson; Inspector, Will lam Seibert. Second district, Register, Henry Kruse; Judge, Henry Blethrow; Inspector, James M. McKee. Third district, Register. Henry Held; Judge. George W. Heidlson; Inspector, George N. Stirling. Fourth district. Register, J. O. Sepple: Judge. J. C. Day: In spector, W. J. McCarny. Fifth district. Reg ister, Thomas Chester; Jndge, Charles M. Forbes; Inspector, Chris Zaug. Sixth district, Regitter, Alex. Dickson and AK-Scott; Judge, James Young; Inspector, Charles Moore. Satnrday, the 18th inst. was fixed for the primaries. W. W. ANNUAL MEETING. They Elect Officers and Present a Financial Report. The annual meeting of the Waynesburg and Washington Railroad Company was held at the offices of the company yesterday. The follow ing officers were elected to serve during the en suing year: President, G. B. Roberts, Vice President, T. D. Messier; Secretary. S. B. Lig gett, and Treasurer, John E. Davidson; Direc tors. J. N. McCullocb, T. D. Messier, James McCrea, J. T. Brooks, J. M. Da Barry, J. F. Temple, W. T. Lautz, Jacob Swart, W. S. Bry son and Abner Thorp. The annual report of tbe company shows: Gross earnings for ISSa, $56,526 75; increase over 1S33. $3,979 HI; expenses 1889, $14,840 (S3; increase over 1888, $5,433 18; net earnings. $11,656 06: de duct one year's interest on bonds, $6,923, leav ing a profit for 1889 of $4,763 06. The tonnage increased 3.Z7 per cent and pas senger traffic, 24.78 per cent. Fins Musical Programme. An interesting llteriry and musical pro gramme marked tbe twenty-fourth anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Literary Society last night. The occasion proved one of great pleas ure, and the masterly rendition of various musical selections evidenced the existence of a high order of talent in tbe society. Cnught on the Fly. Mrs. Caroline Andrews, the demented woman who escaped from the City Farm on Monday, was captured down near the Point last night and was taken back to tbat institution. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE COURSE, By tho Rev. John G. Eggleston, , D. D.. of New York, Will be given at Old City Hall, Market street, Pittsburg, as follows, viz: Friday, February 7, Westminster Abbey. Saturday, February 8, The Romance of Waverly. Monday, February 10, The Early British Church. " Tuesday, February 11, The English Reformation. These lectures are given under the auspi ces of the Laymen's Missionary League, and the proceeds will be used in missionary work in Pittsburg and immediate vicinity. 600 pieces Scotch zephyr ginghams. The nanasomest ana best ever sold. Jos. Hokke & Co. 's Penn Avenue Stores. Hark SI a Pair. Will we crowd our pants department to day? Certainly we will, by selling 1,000 pairs of men's pants in light and dark shades at $1 a pair, to-day only. P. C. C. C, cor. Grant" and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. "Cashmebe Ombee." Our new wash fabric. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenne Stores. Entire satisfaction can come only when the best is used. In making beer the Iron City Brewing Company employ tbe choicest ingredients and their patrons are always pleased. All dealers keep their celebrated Iron City, Pittsburg and Pilsner brands. "Cashmebe Ombee." Our new wash fabric. Jos. Hoeke & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Z. WAlNWluonT & Co.'s ale and beer are ever in demand by those who appreciate the results of skillful brewing of the finest materials. Give them a trial. Families supplied direct. 'Phone 5525. wsu Oar New Spring Scotch Unshrinkable Flan nels Opened to-day 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 60c, COe, and 75o a yard. Jos. Hoeke & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Very Neat nnd Stylish Are these children's suits we have marked to sell at $2 SO for to-day. They are fine cheviot and cassimere garments, in truth, regular $4, 5 and $6 suits; price to-day $2 60; sizes 4 to 14. P. C. C. C, Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. New Scotch Tartan Plaid Ginghams At the low price of 26 cents a yard. Jos. Hobjte & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. New Scotch Tartan Plaid Ginghams At the low price of 25 cents a yard. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. New Scotch Tartan Plaid Ginghams At the low price of 26 cents a yard. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Jfc- h3LA2INE5B, Weakness, Indisposition to Work, Headache, Dullness, Heaviness, Lack of Appetite, Constipation, all indicate that you need a few doses of the genuine Dr. McLaije's Celebrated LIYER PILLS. They strengthen the weak and purify tho BLOOD. They are prepared from the purest materials and put up with the great est caro by FLEMING BROS., Pittsburg, Pa. Be sure you get the genuine. Count erfeits are made In St. Louis. jy8.JTWT INFLUENZA Is very contagious to people suffering from ir ritation of the throat. By using the celebrated SODEN MINERAL PA8TTLLES, SODEH MINERAL PASTILLES, this unfailing remedy for sore throat, coughs, catarrh and hoarseness, you can protectyour selves against this dreaded disease. Every body should keep a box of SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES, in the house. Sold by all druggists at 2Sc and GOc a box. Pamphlets sent gratis on application by the Soden Mineral Springs Co.,- Lim'td. 15 CEDAR ST., NEW YORK. ja2-WS SAMSWUST RECEIVED A FRESH IN VOICE Davis' Cincinnati Sugar Cured as. Also a fresh lot of inside rounds Cin cinnati Dried Beef. JOHN A. REN SHAW CO Fancy Grocers, corner Liberty and Ninth street jatt-w'S THE LADIES SOCIETY Making Preparations for Their Comlns; Festival. At a regular meeting of the Ladles' Society held yesterday afternoon at the Allegheny General Hospital, the old officers were re elected. Mrs. Dr. Foster and Mrs. Samuel Watson, Committee on Clothing, reported tho receipt by donations through the churches 2,300 articles of clothing at a cash value of $1,348 70. To the unceasing efforts of these ladies the gratifying results are largely due. "The committee has been promised help by the following parties: Marvin will give all tho bread required; chocolate from Lockhart; Sickles and olives. Hemtz; sugar, George K. tevenson & Son, Hayworth & Dewburst; coffee, Dilwortb. Relzenstem gives the use of all tbe china needed, and Mr. Witherow, ot tho Duquesne Hotel, will furnish the tables needed. Weldin & Co. famish paper napkins, and Mr. Bowman a gas stove. Mrs. Allen C. Kerr is the treasurer and purchasing agent. ONLY A STREET TIGHT. Patrick Lxdon Was Not Shot, hat Iojared by Falling on the Street. Detective Coulson investigated the alleged shooting affray on Second avenue yesterday, and found that it was only a street fight with out any of the sensational features at first re ported. Patrick Lydon, the man whom, it was said, was shotby William Coleman, was injured more by a fall than anything else, and his in jury was trifling. He admitted to the detec tive that be was very drunk when the affair happened, but remembered tbat Coleman struck him with a revolver. Coleman was re leased on ball yesterday. He says Lydon at tacked him because he assisted an officer In making an arrest some time before. Opposed the Widening. At a meeting of tbe the Survey Committee of Allegheny held last night the proposition to widen Iten street was referred back to the sub committee for investigation. The proposition was violently opposed by Mr. Charles Gerwig, who said to attempt tbe widening would he to take another Howard street on their hands. A New Member Elected. George Bradley, tbe City Hall janitor, was last night elected a member of the Central Board of Education from the Howard district school, ot tbe Twenty-first ward. JDS. HDRNE I LTL'H PENN AVE. STORES. PrrrsBtnto, Wednesday. February 5, 1890. "KING COTTON:" In many lines our stock is already filled with "Spring Cottons.' People cannot help the effect of the weather, and thi3 weather is making regular spring business m tbe be ginning of February, It is so here, at least. WASH DRESS GOODS: You know Ginghams and Satines and Prints and the like, but the inventions in them havo made thl3 Wash Goods Department a place of Interest more than ordinary. Ginghams moro beautiful than ever befora shown. In ventions in Satines, showing with soft, rich effects never before dreamed of. Now the new CASHMERE OMBRE Asks your attention. Entirely new patterns from the new Silks, and the goods have tho rich, mellow, pleasing luster of Silk-Warp Cashmere. With all its beauty. It only costs tbe average price of Wash Goods. Keep tho price for a surprise to you when you have seen the goods. "CASHMKRE OMBRE, the new Wash Fabric." See itl See it! This "Cashmere Ombre" 13 shown only here. The way to learn tbe extent of this Wash Goods stock is to take the Andersons GOO pieces alone of Anderson's Zephyrs. The lower grades of Ginghams from 15 cents up In just the same extent. By far the largest and most complete Wash Goods stock in Western Penn sylrania. EMBROIDERIES: New goods constantly arriving. See tho latest materials In Apron Embroideries. Em broideries of every description in ouz new spring stock. WHITE GOODS: Our spring stock of White Goods Is now com plete. The largest and choicest lines we havo ever shown. LADIES' MUSLIN UNDER. WEAR: We claim our Underwear will be found to excel in fit, finish, material and make. Tho goods are our proof. LACES: New Drapery Nets. New Point de Genes. New Medlcis and Torchons. NEW TRIMMINGS: Wo now oper our new spring stock of Trim mings. Everything bright and new. The very latest German and French novelties imported by ourselves and exclusive. Colored Appliques, Prints of many designs, Applique and Presi dent Braid Gimps, new metal effects. Gold and SUver Lace, Colored Beaded Chenille, Littla Gimp Edges, for outlining, and THE NEW F1QAS.0 JACKETS. GRAND SPECIAL SALE TO-DAY. 150 dozens MEN'S NECKWEAR At 60 cents. Representing all tbe reliable, best American makes. Tbe best 50c Neckwear shown in this or any other city. All now goods. Just opened, in the very latest New York fashions for this spring. See this grand display In the Mea'a Department to-day. JDS. HDRNE k CD., 6oq-6h PENN AVE. feo mABLE MINERAL WArERS-APPOUNA-I RIH. Bedford. Hathorn, Vichy. Wake- snaw. in pints, quarts and half-gallons. Area dian ginger ale and Belfast ginger ale. JOHN A BENSHAWACO, JaK-ws Cor, Liberty and Ninth street; j2JWf J a a- js
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