!-9? it L ! C DECISIVE BALLOT Upon Kevision Was Interrupted by the Hour for Adjournment. BEATER ONE OP THE SPEAKERS Upon the Great Question Before the Pres byterian Assembly. BELIEF FOR THE VETERAN PASTORS. A Decrease in the Fend Contributed for Tills Parties lar Purpose. A motion was made yesterday in the Presbvterian G eneral Assembly to recom mit the revision question to the committee. .Before the Tote could be taken the time ior adjournment arrived. Governor Beaver was one ol the leading speakers of the day. rtrrciAL tu.kgb.uc to Tits dispatch.! Sakatoga, May 17. The first half hour of(the moraine session of the Presbyterian General Assembly was devoted to religious exercises. In anticipation of the exciting discussion whieh will take place of ques tions involving the absorbing subject of re vision a great congregation gathered. The Christian greetings of the Assembly were Toted to be sent to the Southern Church and to the United Church. The committee on the revision of proof texts and of the larger catechism made re port that tbey had nearly completed the re vision of the confession of faith. 'With the revision of the creed itself they had nothing to do. Tncy reported progress, asked for the continuance of the committee and will make a full and final report to the next General Assembly. THE WORK Or BELIEF, The report of the Committee on Ministeri al Belief was read by Itcv. Dr. Van Dyke. Its statement of facts awakened much sym pathy. There are 612 families on the relief roll. The contributions and distributions for their support last year were ?103.3Gy, a fall ing off of $2,000 from the funds devoted to this purpose the previous year. The report having been read, the Key. Dr. M. C. Cot- te J, or I'll 1 1 ad cl phi a, presented ct length to the Assembly the claims of veteran indigent and infirm ministers and their families upon the generosity of the Church. "The Presbyterian Church," ho said, "docs not raise enough money to give a de cent support to the needy und'deserving de pendeuii upon her bounty," and he related many touching instances r the patient suf fering of destitute and dependent pension ers. Three thousand five hundred churches made no contributions to this cause lait year. One hundred and fifty thousand dol lars for ministerial relief was asked for and pledged by resolution, nnd every church called upon to contribute to this fund. THE QUESTION 01' THE HOUK. The discussion of the report of the Com mittee on Methods of Kevision, continued as the special order from yesterday, was re sumed. Yesterday it was agreed that Dr. How-ard Croiby, to be followed by Dr. Robert M. Patterson, begin the discussion. Dr. Howard Crosby was greeted with ap plause, lie said, in part: "The report of your Committee on tho Methods of Ke vision brings before us just two questions, namely, 'Can the constitution of the Pres byterian Church and its Confession of Faith be amended, and if so, how?' All consti tutions and all fundamental laws can be amended. To say they cannot is simply to give utterance to a nondescript absurdity. There is no arbitrary power over us that binds our intelligence and makes it impos sible for us to move." Dr. Patterson declared and quoted from the discipline passages to prove that the General Assembly has legislative authority. Under the ten-minute rule Governor Beaver, supplementing his one leg with a crutch, took the platlorm and argued against the adoption of the report of its committee on methods of revision. He said: "I am in perfect sympathy with the object to be ob tained by the overture, and yet I cannot vote lor it. I do not believe that the adopt ing act binds this Assembly or any Assem bly hard and fast. This overture should be recommitted to the committee and be so amended as that all danger shall be elim inated from It" AN orrosiNO oi-inion. The next speaker, the Bev. Dr. Hovt, said: "This report, It is claimed, is in tended to make revision easier, but I think revision ought not be made easier. The age in which we live is too apt to make changes easy. Shall it be made easier to change the confession of faith than It is to amend the Constitution of the United States, which requires inree-ioarms ol the states to ratily, while we require onlr two-thirds or the Presbyteries, If we adopt this report, then there will be ho end of the changes that will be hiBdf in tie future, Adopt this report and the Presbyterian Church trill be hunched upol, a fp of (rouble. Ll US go slot-ly. It Is not a mailer of life and dentil that this ieimrl tlmuld he Adopted now. Let til be cautions linn we put our hand upon the ark which contains the faith and form of tbh great eliuroli hiuntled by the inspired wititoiiiofuur rntlieia," With the ni.'gllna of soma amend lueBti Judge Hani), nl 3llnlmmtm. meyed (ImI the report be reeoiiiroiUed to (lie cora ujdtee. Till" was n turprUe and paused contutlon, The enemies of Uia report, see ing their advantage, were prompt to sepond ,tlie motion and to call lor the question. As A vote was about to he Uken, it was dlscov ered that the hour of adjournment had ar. rived and, the Moderator's attention being called to the met, he declared the assembly adjourned until Monday morning. TEETH DELIBEBATIONB ENDED. The Committed Submit Their Report and Hrnnlulloni. Asheville, N. 0., May 17. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church South to-day appointed a special committee for work among the negroes. The report of the Permanent Committee on Observance of the Sabbath was relerred to a special committee: It expressed regret that tbe committee had nothing of an encouraging naturo to report. Tbe report spoke ot President Harrison and a majority of the members of his Cabi net as being of pronounced religious views. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence sent appropriate greetings to tbe Saratoga assembly. Dr. W. A. Campbell submitted an over ture asking the assembly to petition differ ent religious bodies of tbe country to join the assembly in petitioning all Governments of ChrUtian countries to take measures to banish warfare as a means of settling strife that arises between nations, and to substitute a more rational and Chris tian tribunal. It was tabled, and tbe assembly adjourned. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC BETOIOIT. The North Atlantic Squadron Ordered to Portland, Jo It 3 nnd 4. Pobtland, Me., May 17. The Secre tary of the Navy has ordered the North Atlantic squadron to rendezvous at Port land on July 3 and 4, on the occasion of the twenty-first annual reunion of the Army of tbe Potomac. The corps and society meet ings will be held July 3. The public ex erciser will be held in the City Hall. Gen eral Francis A. Walker, of Boston, will be orator and ex-Postmaster General Horatio King, of Washington, the poet. .Elaborate preparations are being made by the city au thorities and the Citizens' Committee. The railroads have agreed to give greatly re duced rates. i General Sherman has been invited to be the guest of the day. President Harrison ; and his Cabinet have also been invited to be present. GIGANTIC REVENUE FRAUDS DISCOVERED BY THE NEW YORK TOMS INSPECTORS. CU8. Prominent Men nnd Well-Knows Clottalns Firms Snld to be Implicated A Nambrr of Arrest Expected How, tbe Smug glers Were Discovered. roriciju. txokah to tbe DisrxTon.i New York, May 17. Beports have been current a long time that employes of the big trans-Atlantic steamship lines were do ing a rushing business smueeling London clothes into this country. Charles S. Wil: bur, the new head of the Special Treasury Agents, declares that he has irt last un earthed an extensive system of defrauding the revenue, which involves many indi viduals and firms of prominence both here and in England. He began his investigations by watching the Inman steamships. He learned that men in the steward's department were in the habit of waiting until their vessel was docked for a day or two and then handing out to confederates on shore packages which were hurried away during the noon hour when the customs inspectors in charge of of the docc were at lunch. Monday after noon what appeared to be an old bed tick was loaded on a wagon fromthe City of Chicago. It was seized, and found stuffed with dutiable clothing, but no arrests were made. A watch has been kept on the City ot New York since she got in on "Wednes day. To-day an old wagon was driven to the pier by a ragged boy. He backed his wazon out against the last of the skids which run out frem the vessel's side. "Wil bur's men, who were bidden near by, saw a lot of packages slid down the skid. They were tossed into the wagon by the juvenile driver. The boy was arrested. In the wagon were found packages containing suits of clothing of the latest English cut. Some were addressed to men well known about town, and others to prominent tailor ing honscs in the city. There were a lot of cricktet bats and a box of cutlery in the wagon, besides a big trunk which was not opened. All the goods were locked in the seizure room. Rumors were around in Commissioner Shields' office to-day that more arrests would follow. KILLED ON THE LAKE ERIE. Samuel Poll Family Irjnred by Wagon Pna.lnc Over Ills Chest A Street Cnr Iloree Killed In Allegheny Accident of a Pnj. A young man named Burgraff, 22 years old, was struck by a train on the .Lake Erie road, near lirown's landing, at 8:30 o'clock last night, and instantly killed. No par ticulars ot the accident or the man's record could be found. The body is at the morgue. Samuel Potts, aged 10 years, living with his parents on Bmnllman, near Twenty sixth street, was knocked down by a horse while playing in tho street near his home yesterday. The wheels of the wagon passed over the chest of tbe boy, injuring blm so severely that he may die. The boy was picked 'up and taken to his home, where 'Dr. Green attended him. A little child about 9 years old, whose name could not be learned, was knocked down, but not seriously injured, by a bi cycle and rider on Hemlock street, Alle gheny, last evening. Police Officer Thomas .thai chased tbe fellow for some distance, but could not catch blm. He never stopped to iuquire as to the child's injuries. BobertHaney, aged 8 years, was crossing Fifth avenue, near Marion street, yesterday morning when a horse and wngon, driven by Jacob Henricks rapidly down the ave nue, struck him, knocking tbe boy to the side of tbe street, his head striking the curbstone, cutting an ucly gash, which was stitched up by Dr. Warner. About 11 o'clock last night a horse at tached to a wagon became Irichtcned on Ohio street, Allegheny, and ran off atgreat speed up that thoroughfare. A Troy Hill street car was on its wav to the city and the run-away horse collided with it. One of the mules of the car team was knocked down and killed, a wheel of the wagon crushing the mule's breast. The run-away horse came to a sudden stop, and the driver, a man named Hacna, was thrown from tbe wagon and slightly injured. SERIOUS CUTTING AFFBAY. Two Men Dl.pule Over a Girl nnd One Stab Ibe Other Three Times. A serious cutting affray occurred at the corner of Grant street and First avenue last night at 12:40. At that time Officer Bichard Connelly was attracted to the spot by cries ot murder, and ou coming to the corner found a man leaning against the building. Another man ran. The officer blew his whistle and the man running was soon captured, and both were taken to Central station. On examination it was found that one had been stabhed twice in the lower extremities, and also received an ugly flesh woUhd hear the heart. He gave his name as James Que, nud said he lived in Washington county. He ami the other man, who gave his tutue as Patrick Our ley, were nt a party given lu a ihauty.beat at the foot ef Grant street. Hue played the violin, After the party they went up (Irani street and had gome words over a girl, when the unknown man drew Ida pueket knife and (tabbed Hue as itated. Shortly after their arrival at the station house the department surgeon was at work on Hue. The wonudi are ugly ones but net considered fatal. A JUPQJ7B fJVQQEHTIOtf jaJTORRD. A Church liirneuliy o be Finally Bellied by llie (laurr, Ciiioaoo, May 17, Judge Horton will be forced to decide the Kyapgelical Church fight, notwithstanding his suggestions that the two factions get together and effect a com promise by having both My, Vetter and Mr. Forkel resign In favor of a third person, to be appointed to Salem Church pastorate, who should fill the pulpit until the General Conlerence meets. The friends of Mr, Vet ter almost unanimously rejected the sugges tion. Tbe Jndge left the bench and the church people the courtroom. There is consider able apprehension that the Judge intends to hold the case under advisement indefi nitely. Indicted for Murder. Canton, May 17. The grand Jury to-day returned an Indictment ot murder in the first degree against Henry Fopp. who killed Mortiz Grether in the latter s saloon a month ago. The Trensnre Remains Burled. IBT CABLE TO TAX DlSrxTCIt.l London. May 17. E. E. Knight, author of the novels, "A Sea Lawyer" and "The Cruise of tbe Falcon," the story ot whose prospective voyage to Trinidad in tbe South Atlantic in search ot buried treasure was published in tbe Xew Review last August, cot back to London this week. Tbe treasure remains buried. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING. Some Who Travel. Home Who Do Not, and Other Who Talk. Bev. David Craft, Grand Master L O O. F., of Pennsylvania, has arrived at tbe Sev enth Avenue from Wyalaslng to attend the Grand Lodge in this city. - C. M. Mitchell, with the Charles Munsen Belting Company, has gone to .New Orleans to take charge of a branch establish ment in that city. District Master "Workman Evans, of D. A. 3, Knights of Labor, went to Kittanning last night to cay a fraternal visit to an assem bly there. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bair are spending the Sabbath with friends In Latrobe, M. "W. Taylor, the iron manufacturer. of Erie, was at tbe Duquesne last night w. jsi. Jfrice, a prominent citizen of .Mansfield, is at the Duquesne. I THE LOOKS BAD FOR WEST. llis Shoes Fit Tracks Loft by Murderer of the Crouches. the OTHER STARTLING PACTS TURN UP. Theory of the Crime Advanced by the In vestigating Officers. A TIN TREASURE BOX HISSING. What the Witnesses Wilt Say 2l the Hearing To Jlonow Horning: The officers investigating the Crouch triple murder have about agreed William West is the murderer. His travels on the day of the killing have been followed out. His shoes fit the murderer's tracks. Other very damaging testimony was developed yester day. rrROir A ETAFr coeresfoxpixt.i Monongahela ClTV, Pa., May 17. The chain of evidence is to-day tightening like a coil of steel around William West, the' colored man accused of the Crouch triple murder. The investigating officers bare given up all notion of any other theories, and are engaged solely in investi gating the movements of West. The evi dence ditcovered to-day is of vital import ance. This forenoon an information was made before Mayor Houston by Officer William McCleary charging Williata West with the murder of John Crouch, Emily Crouch and Andrew Crouch on May 13. A warrant was served on West in the jail. The Mayor de cided to postpone the preliminary hearing until Monday, at 10 o'clock, when it will positively be held. Officers McCleary and Kornman and the correspondent of The Dispatch visited Bentleysvllle together this afternoon. Subpoenas to appear as wit nesses were served on all persons whose testimony is considered valuable, and many such were found after the officers reached the. scene. THE SUSPECTED MAN'S SHOES. The old shoes worn by West on the day of the murder were taken ajong. They are peculiar because his foot is long, broad and flat Tho shoes are just 12 Inches long, 4 Inches across tho ball of the foot and 3 inches across tbe bottom of the heel. They are number 12 shoes, and square toed. The first inquiry was as to the time WjCit left his parents' house. Ho said in jail yesterday ho left nt 11 o'clock or a little later. It would be necess ary to lcavo at that hour to make .tho long detour of 20 miles around the country which he says he made, and get to Monongahela City by G o'clock. Obadlah Sprowls says he left Bentleysvllle about 12:45 for Bealesvllle, and when he passed the West shanty, half a mile up the road, Mrs. West was at the gate. She asked: "Did you meet Bill?" Sprowls said he did not. Mrs. West said: "Wh, he Just smrted down the roud to Bentleysvllle." The'time Sprowls started is confirmed by other persons. This shows West left home between 12:30 and 1. He left the highway a short distance v below the shanty and struck through tbe woods. That point is very little over half a mile across Pigeon run from tbe Crouch house. To go to the Crouch house West must have entered the woods just about where he really did. He says that he did not cross the run there, but walked up the valley a mile. THE THEORY ADOPTED. The theory is that West hid in the woods for an hour, watching the farmhouse across the narrow valley. Finley Bedsworth and Harry Mains, who live in Bentleysvllle, were harrowingoneot Crouch's fields last Tuesday afternoon. At just about 2 o'clock heavy rain began and the men went to the barn and put up the horses. They then hurried to Bentleysville. When they left the Crouch house old man Crouch was at tbe back door audi Andrew was out in the shed. That was the last they were seen alive. Andrew went into the house and took off his damp shoes and sat lu his stocking feet by the grate. His father took up a bucket of dishwater to carry it out but it was raining hard and he placed the bucket just inside the kitchen door. There it was fouud. Many facts show that the murder occurred by day. What did the murderer carry away with him? Elizabeth Griffith and her husband said to-day her father had over (3,000 in the hottse two years ago. He kept his money In a tlu box, painted brown, with a lid, that locked. This box Was kept In his bedroom, and it Is uilsilug, Was It lu the satchel which West has secreted?" The murderer went Into the bedroom first, for there his bloody club was lauud eu a ehalr. West knew the house well, He worked there dur lug several harvestings. Last summer when the threshing was done, Andrew Crouch west upstairs to get money to 'pay the threshers. West followed lilm upstairs and thus found where Andrew kept his money. J,fil'T-IIAJIlil) III.OW8, John Crouch and bis son were struek on Die right side of the neok, or by lefrhanried blows. Mrs. Grnueh was sitting, so that she may have been lilt either from behind or In frout. Several witnesses will testify that West handled his knife at the table with the left hand, and sometimes used his pick left handed in diguing coal, When the murderer )e( the noute by the reur door he StnieK back across the fields and woods almost In a bee line lor Monoogubeln City, keeping naturally as fur from the farmhouses as pos sible. The rear of the larm ot A, T, Finley adjoins the rear of the Crouch farm. At4:lS Mrs, Fiuley saw a man crossing a wheat field between her house and that of John Jones, He was going from the direction in which the Crouch house was located, and was walking very fast with his bead down. Mrs. Finloy says he was a large, tall man with a durk stiff bat and a long coat. It was rainiug very hard, and he was so far from tbe bouse, Mrs. Finley says, that she could not say whether he was black or white. The man was seen by Mlis Jane Jones passing across their larm. Her statement could not be obtained to-day, but it is said her descrip tion Is about the same as that of Mrs. Fin ley. In crossing the solt fields on tho Fin ley and Jones farms the murderer left marks of his shoes in the earth. west's shoes fit exactly. Some of the footprints are still very plain, especially in an oat field on tbe Finley farm. Tbe officers fitted West's oddly, shaped shoes into a large number of those footprints. Tbe fit was exact. Although tbey expected it, even the officers were startled. Footprints in the same-line have been traced across tbe farms of Greenlee, Saulten and Moreton further north. Some plain prints on the Greenlee farm were seen yesterday by John Hollins, a shoemaker at Bentleysville. He said at once: "I believe Fmade the shoes that made those tracks for Bill West last winter." If the murderer continued across the country seveu miles in a nearly straight line, a little east of north, he would strike the Monongahela pike, between two and three miles west of this city. At about 6 o'clock that evening a tall negro, undoubt edly West, with his hat pulled over his eyes, stopped at the Keystone stock farm of Captain Mart Coulson, two miles out on the pike, and asked for a drink. He was given a glass of water. He took a small sip of it and threw tbe rest on the gronnd. He asked how lar it was to Monongahela City and hurried on. THE CHANGE OP CLOTHING. West came here, found the woman,. bought a pair of stockings and shoes, and before he appeared next morning changed all 'his' clothing, .His stiff, hat, vest and pants krtfe not yet -been Jound. .His long i-ii, ii-iiieLiStlk., vtifflf tfflasii aasr. -" m PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, coat is in tbe possession of Chief Murphy West says he changed his clothes because be bad lice. Mrs. Griffith says her parents had many purses. Only one had been found. Three purses were takeH from West, and two of them agree with the two described by the murdered man's daughter. Mrs. Griffith will look at thefe purses on Monday. That West was sneaking around here with a white woman will not explain his nervous and queer action. Ho'had this woman with him openly at Bentleysville all last winter. West still maintains his innocence. The woman shows tho greater nervousness. Mayor Houston and Officer McCleary are working zealously on the case. They have received valuable aid from Officer Henry Kornman, of Allegheny. In the days before the war the level hill top on Crouch farm was a muster and drill ground for the militia of Eastern Washing ton county, and many old men will remem ber it well.i Crouch bought the farm from Moreton 35 years ago. Hassler. COMPLETED THE ORGANIZATION. The Balldintl Tradea Conncll Admits Dele snlee From Alt Branches; The second meeting of the Building Trades Council of Allegheny County was held last night at 537 Smithfield street. Six new delegates, representing the Slate and Tile Layers, Carpenter and Joiners No. 288, Painters and Decorators No. 84, and the Hod Carriers, were admitted. This com pletes the representation of every branch of tbe building trades. These delegates will serve for one year and tbe same term has been fixed for the officers of the council. The Committee on Constitution reported that they wonld submit its 'work next Sat urday. The Executive Committee reported they had taken the responsibility of arrang ing for furnishing the hall at 637 Smithfield street, the property to belong to tbe council. A committee was appointed to ascertain the exact strength of each local represented in the council and report as soon as possible. The council will meet again next Satur day, and thereafter every two weeks, so that the meetings shall not conflict with those of the Central Trades Council. HKEESPOBT BTEIKE UNCHANGED. An Important Dloetlng Called to Disease tbe munition. rSrKCT.lI. TILXOUAM TO Till DISrATOH.1 McKeespout, May 17. The strike among the employes of the National Tube Works remains unchanged. Tbe General Committee of the employes held a meeting to-day, and called a meeting of the men to bo held in the Opera House Sunday at 1 r. M., to decide whether Jor not tbe men will hear General Manager Converse. This was the first meeting W the committee since the general meeting of tho men decided to hold out for tho advance, and not to meet again until called by the committee. The General Committee waited on Mr. Converse to-day, as a result of n call from that gentle man, who asked that a general meeting be called for 2:30 P. m., Sunday. Tbe meeting at 1 P. M. will decide whether or not the meeting will be held at 2:30, to hear Mr. Converse. The men say that they are firm and will hold out. It may bo stated that they will discuss the situation with Mr. Converse. NOT JEALOUS OF NELLIE. Nell Nell.onU Brother Talkn About Blls. Bly'e Future Finn. Sellenger Nellion, brother of the rising young lady journalist, Miss Nell Nellson, now of New York, was at the Schlosser yes terday. Mr. Nellson talked freely of the recent trouble between tbe World and Nellie Bly. He denied thnt his sister bad been intriguing to oust Miss Cochrane from her position. She was quite satisfied with her status and did not envy Nelllo Bly's in the least. Mr. Nellson also stated that Miss Coch rane has opened negotiations with another New York paper. HANGED ON THE FHtE ESCAPE. John Smith Pate an End to Ilia Life nt Boley'a Hotel A Mrnterr. At 12 o'clock last night John Smith was found dead hanging from the fire escape on Boley's Hotel, in the Diamond square.. He was in room No. 4, on tbe fourth floor, and had been at the hotel since last Sunday. His occupation or any cause for the deed could not be ascertained. He was a middle-aged man and seemed mysterious in his actions, bnt the hotel pro prietors thought nothing wrong. He regis tered as from Pittsburg. A SICE "WOMAN LOOKED UP To Answer tbe Cbnrge of Keeping a Dis orderly (louse. Mrs. Bridget Fletrlty, ofFour-Mlla Bun, who has been-at the Homeopathic hospital for the past six weeks, suffering from burns she received by a lamp exploding, was brought to the Fourteenth ward station yesterday aud looked up to answer a eharge ef keeplug a disorderly house, preferred by Inspector Wultehoute, She will be given a hearing tonioriow. Last nlilit 'she beeame worse, end Ser geant Mel4lhaney had to send for Dr. Meyer. LOCAL 1TKMM, LIMITED. Incidents of r Day n Two Cliles Condense for Ilrnrty llennlnirt Joirw Q'Pqnukw,, of PoimMlle rnn, was arrested on a warrant by Qrner Waoiuar at Frankstown last night nn a charge of larceny j'referreil by Herman Jlorn, who alleges time b'ponneii stole several kegs of paint from bis shop on Second avenue, Buy. Bamihsi. Maxwpm, will prescli a sermon at Trinity EpiscoparCbnroli this even ing to men, on the text! 11a thou strong, therefore, and show thyself a man," The special delivery boys are to be uniformed in gray after the style of the letter carriers' suits, Tub ifercy Hospital received tbrce cases of typhoid fever yesterday, A Seventeenth Ward Bobbery. A home occupied by a number of Ital ianstlocated in Skunk Hollow, was broken Into and robbed of considerable goods last night. Among other things taken was a silver watch. The police arrested a man named Joseph Argel on suspicion of being implicated in tho robbery. Two Allegheny Fire. Two alarms of fire were turned in in Al legheny yesterday afternoon. Box 121 was sounded, at 2 o'clock for a small blaze on the roof nf a house on Madison avenue, and box 37, about 6 o'clock, for a chimney fire on South avenue. Neither fire was of any consequence. A Thief. Rich Hani. Washington, May 17. A thief entered tbe apartments of Senator Ingalls, at the Elsemere "to-day, during the temporary ab sence of the family, and secured jewelry belonging to the Senator's danehter, Ethel, valued at several hundred dollars. The thief made good his escape. A Schooner Held for Five Month. NEtv Yoke, May 17. The schooner Pearl, Captain Murphy, which arrived to day from Porto Bello, was seized and held for 5 months and 17 days at Carthagena be fore being released by the Colombian Gov ernment. Ha Will Bans. Philadelphia, May 17. Jndge Hare to-day over-ruled a motion for a new trial in tbe case of John McManus, convicted of the mnrder of Eugene McGinnis, and sentenced the prisoner to be hanged. See the new styles of Paris Exposition awnings at'Mamaux &, Son's, 639 Penn ave nue, x-msDurg, .!7, 'tii WiWrt.illliiriiirt frWi'M jMJssBisfryiffrW" i "jflimmliiiwMdm)uh-ilk j-s' 'ifaWfi . Ajftitimrr fifif rfii fieri1 Btsl7fiii1ifHi 'nn " inM iiiiatf iisihffii'tsssftiil'Jtf!wsB SUNDAY, MAT 18, FROM THE SHOULDER. Tho Russians Agitated Over-Germany's Utterances. THE EMPEROR IS VERY EMPHATIC' The Commission on the Array Bill 111 Hasten Hatters. LESS BITTERNESS IN THE DEBATES The Socialist Association Organising a Central Strike Union. Emperor William's speech suggests that those who trouble peace, will find the German blows severe and effective. De cided improvement is said to be apparent in all the debates. Important conventions to be held in June. COFTBIOUT, 1890, DT THE NEW TOKE JISSO CMTED rnEss. Berlin, May 17. Short as the Em peror's utterances at Konigsb'erg were, they sufficed to irritate the Bussian Government and dispel all delusions regarding the possi bility of a renewal of the entente With Rus sia. Yesterday his final utterance when leaving contained an allusion which it is impossible to misunderstand. "I shall not allow," said the Emperor, "my provinces in the East to be touched. Those attacking them will find that my strength is as that of a rock." As Bussia is the only possible frontier assailant or East Prussia, his words are interpreted here, as in St. Petersburg, as aimed against Bussia. CAUSED NO SOBPBISn. Within the official circle here the Em peror's deliverance caused no surprise, in view of advices from Paris pointing to closer relations between the French nnd Bussian foreien offices. Whatever mar be the Czar's opinion of tbe value of the French alliance the Czar's advisers cultivate it. His uncle, tha Grand Duke Nicholas, lelt Paris last pvening after a prolonged stay, during which he responded to the assiduous courting of M. Bibot, tbe Minister of Foreign Affairs, aud other officials with eager cordiality. Tbe Grand Duke's last act before leaving France was to wiro effusive regrets to the Admiral commanding tho French Mediterranean squadron x over tho death of Admiral Da Petit Thouars. Some time ago tho late Admiral was a guest on board a Bussian war ship, when tho Grand Duke toasted tho navies of France and Bussia. Another pregnnnt fact Is Chancellor Von Caprlvl's announced design to placo one of tho two new nrmy corps on the Bussian frontier. Tho Emperor did not without forethought say that if obliged to draw tho sword tlioso.wlio troubled peace would find the German blows as heavy as tbey wcro 20 years ago. Both speeches contain a veiled but emphatic declaration of the solidity of the Drclbnnd and the vigilance ot ltsoblefs against the common enemy. TUT. ARMY BILL. Nominated onlv yesterday, the commis sion on the army bill met to-day. General Von Caprlvl desires to hasten the passage of the measure. The temper of the Reichstag corresponds with the composition of the commission and will harmonize with tho demands of the Government and tbe House will accord tbo full credit asked nnd even assent to fix the effective for five years. The Chancellor's appearance in the Reich stag in the army debate enhanced tbe good impression previously produced by him. His adroitness in evading ticklish points is concealed by an apparent frank ness of manner and general bonhommle of style, which make his speeches pleasant even to opponents. The tone of the debates has decidedly im- firoved. In every section of the House the nflnenceof Capri vi's methods are percepti ble. The speeches of Socialists and Frei sinnge members alike are less embittered, and are listened to with greater attention and a marked increase of respect. The Budget Committee, which has charge of the colonial estimates, has practically approved them. The progress of Major Wissman, an nounced in telegrams" which reached the Government yesterday evening, will accelerate the committee's de cision. Wissman reports the occupation of the country from LIndi to Kikindani with out fighting, and the general submission of the Arab chiefs of the region toward the Bovuma river. Wlssmann is hopeful of soon securing nn open route to Lake Nyassa. THE GERMAN INVESTMENTS. His arms will render safe the caravan routes to the mission stations. Major Llebert's statement of the certainty of splendid reallza- tlons from the German investments In East Africa will assist in securing ultimate nt proval of the bill by two-thirds ot the whole House. He reports that at llagamoya tliera Is an immense boom in the Ivory trade slid plantation business and a general rush of prosperity under the German flat. Mrtjer Lleberl. in a eonferenoe with the 15interor, urged that In future Central Africa would belong to Germany, If the existing lines of the sphere of German influence were main tained. The Socialist Asfselatlon here Is organic Ing a central strike union, In which every trade In Germany will be represented. The union la designed to counteract the Kin plovers Protection Association, now being formed throughout the country. A great convention of textile manufaetnrers will meet In June to discuss the labor troubles, On Whit Bnrtday a p0,1BrBss pf railway workers will be held m Magdeburg. THE LATEST TICKS, Teligrapbla Dispatches Dolled Down la bmnll Pnrnsirapbs, Oknkbal !1en IIutt.kh says hegaxpeots to liberate Plelden and Hchwab, the Anarchists. Benatou John Hherman has purchased tho fair grounds in Flndlay, paying J26.000 for Jeremiah O'Donhell was taken to tho penitentiary yestorday from Chicago, sentenced for alleged jury flxlne in the (Jronln case. Tub police of Llmahavoacluo totneconfl. dence men who fleeced Mr. Magnlre. The mon wont to Bodkins station and tboro left tbelr horse and buggy. At a miners' meeting In Yonngstown yester day, It was resolved to demand tho scalo of prices as adopted at the Columbus meetlnc It Is a demand for an increase of 10 per cent. P. J. McOujiie, Socretary of the Philadel phia Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners denies that there is any bitterness on the sido of tho Federation, and if thera was any at all it must havo como from tho Knights of Labor. Yesterday contract labor inspectors held 47 men at Castle Garden in gangs bound for Pittsburg, Maine and Chicago, but were obliged to let them land, the men being too well taught to be caught in any admission ot contract. Robert Boss, a Cincinnati Panhandle brakeman, bad his left leg horribly crushed yesterday. He said he knew it was going to happen as ho dreamed the night before every detail of tbe accident as it subsequently oc curred. He will probably die. At Erlo tbe Commonwealth failed to convict Dr. J. H. Harford, of Indianapolis, of securing $2,500 for a patent ice cream freezer which be sold Hon. Alt Short and J. 8. Moorhead, two North East bankers. The prosecution alleged that tbe doctor had misrepresented his "device. TBI-STATE BREVITIES. A touno man found dead at Latrobe with his pockets rifled. A Greensuueo miner named James Inman badly injured by a fall of slate in the Crab Tree mines. The Shamokln coal breaker fire continues. Forty-four mules are in the shaft, and hopes are entertained of recovering them alive. A. M. Bearij. telegraph operator for the Panhandle Railroad at Newark. O., and Miss Mary A. Jury were married near that city Fri day evening. At Bethany, W. Va., James Simpson at tempts to murder Frank Smith, who had been under arrest on suspicion or. putting the lor- mer's daughter out oi too 1890. QUAY WINS THE FIGHT. SERGEANT AT ARMS CANADY HAS AT LAST RESIGNED. Ballry Will Not Ilnvo an Eaay Tims Securlnff ibe Position, However Any Number of Candidate Ensrer for tho Flace The Probnble Hrsnlt. SPECIAL TELEO HAM TO THE DISFATCIT.1 Washington, May 17. Colonel W. H. Canady, Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, has tendered to Vice Presi dent Morton his resignation, to take effect very soon. Mr. Can ady resigns for the purpose of engaging in private business, where he is assured of a sa.sry larger than that which he draws from the Government. Colonel Canady, is an ex-Confederate officer from North Carolina, and has been a Sergeant at Arms of the Senate for about ten years. He has f made a capable and popular official, and although numerousattempts have been made by men who wanted his place to have him removed, they have always met with failure Many of the Senators advised Colonel Canady not to resign at this time, but he feels compelled to do so in order to improve his financial circumstances. There will be a lively scramble for his place, as the office is an important, dignified and agreeable one. The salary is $6,000 per annum, and there is very little to do in the offyears when Congress sits bnt a few months. The Sergeant-at-Arms has a large amount ot patronage at his disposal, and when the new official is sworn in there will be a lively shaking up among the employes. There will be many candidates for tbe place as soon as it becomes known that Colonel Canady has re signed. Senator Quay has bad a candidate here ever since last fall. This is ex-State Treasurer Bailey, of Pennsylvania, who Is now in the city earnestly conducting a can vass. It is understood that Mr. Charles B. Beadc, of Maine, is also 'a candidate to suc ceed Mr. Canady. Air. ueade has been an employe of the Senate for several years, having come to Washington as the private secretary of Senator Frye. He has been clerk of the Committees on Com merce and Bules, and has been deputy Sergeant at Arms of tbe Senate since tbe death ot Colonel James J. Christie, a little more than a year ago. Mr. Beade is a very popular and efficient official and will have strong backing if ho enters tbe contest for the offico of Scrgeant-at-Arms. The Nebraska Senators also have a candi date in tbo person of ex-Congressman Valentine. He has many friends among the Western Congressmen, and will no doubt boa strong candidate. Several other gontlcmcn will enter the race as soon as tbe fact of Colonel Canady's resignation be comes known and a lively scramble will follow. WILL WATCH THE CANDIDATES. Tho Trades Council Keeping-Tab on Wonld De I.eslilatora Tho Blnalcnl Meaa to Do Mettled Itoform Laws on Female Labor Wnnted. The Trades Council of Western Pennsyl vania met last night with President J. O. Stowart in the chair. The two vacancies in the Executive Board were filled by the elec tion of John S. Nash and Charles Brothers. Tbe Executive Board reported they had sent circulars to all candidates for theXeg islature, asking them if they would sign a promise to support the bills the council has declared favorably on. The council de cided that it would appoint one member to wait on ill the candid' s, and when their answers are received every labor organiza tion will be notified of tbo position tbe can didates take. The difficulty between tbo M. M. P. IX. and Musicians' Assembly, K. of L., is in a fair way to be settled, it being reported to the council that a dan of arbitration had, been agreed on that will be successful. The J plan includes an agreement by which both organizations are to be bound not to play with suspended members of the competing organization. No controversies are to be brought up in the future by either side. A committee was appointed to investigate the alleged offer to settle the Jeannette glassworkcrs' case previous to the trial. A communication was read from the Erie Trades Assembly proposing a State Council under the lead of the American Federation of Labor. The Secretary was directed to nnswer that this council is in favor of a State organization that would include all labor organizations and not the American Federation alone. Resolutions were adopted instructing the Executive Board to draw up a bill prohibit ing the employment of females for more than eight hours per day in any mill, fac tory, or other works, and also prohibiting their employment at night. The matter Is to be placed before all labor organizations and presented to Congress. A HUSBAND'S MAD ACT. Anthony. Winters, While tirunb, Slabs Ills Wife Perhaps Family. Shortly before 11 o'clock last night Ah. thouy Winters, a glassblower, ef Bantu Fif teenth street, stabbed his wife In the abdo men with a pocket knife, inflicting a serious wound. Winters left the house Immediately after the cutting, bnt was captured a hw minutes later by Detective Oarrlgan, He was considerably under the lullnence of liquor, and would not talk about the matter, Mrs. Winters started out to have hr wnirtid dressed, but on meeting Detective (Jarrlgan, who had begun to hunt for her, went with him to the Twenty-elghth ward station. Hhe said that there was no cause lor her husband's evident attempt on her life, but added that it wes not the first time he had done the same thing. There had been no quarrel, she said, as her husband, on enter ing the home, said! "I'll settle with you," at the same time strik ing her with the knife. She did not know that he had anything in his hand until she felt tho pain or the cut. She found that tho blade had struck her on tho right side of the abdomen, cutting through her corsets. Sho was not disposed to be communlcativo in regard to herdomestio re lations, except to say that sue, uau oiten been attacked by her husband. Dr. Moyer examined the wound, nnd ordered tbe woman sent to Mercy Hospital. He regarded her esse as serious. AN0THEE MINE H0HH0R. Two Men Killed by an Exploaton and lbs Bodies Burned. Wilkesdarhe, Pa., May 17. An ex plosion of fire damp occurred about 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Empire colliery of tho Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com pany, near this city. So lar as can be learned only two men, William Thomas and his helper, Robert Craig, were in that portion of .the colliery doing repajr work, and it is supposed that tbey fired the gas. Both were killed, and up to this writing neither of the bodies have been recovered. The explosion was a very violent one. It shook the whole mine, and set fire to the timber. At 10 o'clock to-night the fire was. raging fiercely.. OEEAT nrTEBEST MANIFESTED. i Arrancomcnta Perfected for tho Trial of Mr. Powderly. tgrXCIAI. TILEOBA1C TO THE DISPATCH.l Scottdale, May 17. A jury w'as sworn this morning in the conspiracy suit against General Master Workman Powderly by the Hon. Edward Callahan; also against ex Representative Byrne and Peter Wise. Charles Herbert, of this place, is foreman. The interest is quite intense, and it is ex pected that the Court House will be crowd ed to its utmost when the suit is called for trial at 1 o'clock on Monday. Mrs. Hogerman, one ot the oldest ladies of this place, died to-day. She was anion? the first settlers ot the county. be interment occurs r t J . i " -. " .i.7 Wi u . j- . :. Li r. .-j- 'j', i.j. f iasiL'V?l.KSB EDS IN THE YALLET. Captain Wishart Slakes Things Lively for the Sunday Violators. SOME RED-HOT TALK IN COURT. One Defendant Wouldn't Be Introdaced to the Law and Order Man. WEONG HAN INDICTED IN ONE CASE. Tie Prosecutor Threatens to Knock Down a TalkaUre Auctioneer. The trials of Captain Wishart's Sunday cases at Beaver yesterday were very lively. Tbe Captain was roundly abused in court and finally tbreated to knock one man down. Public feeling is intense. IBrZCIAX. TILIORAU TO THE DIST ATOIt.1 Beaveis, Pa., May 17. The small. one roomed office ot 'Squire A. B. Moore here was crowded almost to suffocation this fore noon by people anxious to bear the trial of the Beaver Falls merchants, charged by Captain Wishart, of the Law and Order League, with violation of the Sunday law, prohibiting worldly employment on that day. M. Wisener, proprietor of the Grand Hotel, was the first or tbe defendants on the ground. He drove down from Beaver Falls at an early hour, accompanied by his coun sel, ex-District Attorney Martin. When he entered the office he met Captain Wishart, who had preceded him. 'Squire Moore be gan an introduction, which Mr. .Wisener interrupted by heaping abuse upon the bead of the Captain. "Dog," "cur" and "spy" were some of the epithets applied. "It doesn't make any difference to me," retorted the Captain, "if you don't like it, the court Is tho place to decide. I don't want to be insulted personally, and I appeal to 'Squire Moore to protect me in my rights." That official here interfered, and quiet was restored. Mr. Wisencr's caso was tho first called. Two men, brothers, named Ed and Bert Hesser, residents of Allegheny, were tho only witnesses in all the cases heard. They testified to buying cigars last Sabbath in the Grand Hotel, from a young man whom they took to be tho clerk. 'Squire Moore announced in a very decided way that he would fine tho defendant $4 and costs, and an appeal was taken by tho latter, who gave bail tn the sum of 5200. MIXED ON THE NAMES. The next case called was that against A. liegeman, a newsdealer, whose placo of business is on Seventh avenue. The in dictment was found to read George Hage man, who is a son of the former. Mr. Mar tin raised this point, but the 'Squire over ruled tbis, and much wraneling ensued be tween Martin and the Captain, who con ducted his side of tbe case. The Hesser brothers testified, one that he saw Mrs. Hageman sell cigars last Sabbath, and the other testified that he saw her husband sell a copy of tbe Police Gazette. 'Squire Moore, manifestly troubled by tbe mixing up of names, announced that he would re serve his decision till next Wednesday. W. H. Hamilton, a well-known druggist, promptly paid his fine and costs, amounting U;$0 88, remarking sotto voce, that he would resist when the case of Hamilton Bros, was taken up. During tbe lull that followed several persons came up and paid their fines like little men, although with wry faces and many protests. Hamilton Bros., charged with selling cigars to the Hessers, were the next victims, "Who do you mean by Humilton Bros.?" queried Attorney Martin. "We will show you," retorted Wishart. Martin demurred and more wrangling fol lowed. The defense raised the point and proceeded to show that no such firm ex isted at present, as they now own separate establishments, though on the same street. Edward Hesser testified that he bought cigars at tbe upper store last Sabbath. AN UNEXPECTED OUTBREAK. At this point Captain Wishart, who was sitting near the door, cried out fiercely: "If it was not for the court here I would knock you down," glaring at the same time at Frank Moore, an auctioneer of this place, who was leaning against the side of tbe door in a careless attitude near the Captain. "Come on outside and do it," he retorted in a warlike tone, "Come outside," he re peated several times. Neither man ap peared anxious to shed tbe other's gore, and a constable then squelched all further hostile demonstrations. It was then learned that Wishart had overheard Moore refer in au uncomplimentary, way to tho appearance of one of the witnesses. "I have been through this before; the hoopla want to intimidate me, but I have been theie before," said Captain Wishart, During an interlude at this point, L. Jaml son, who keeps a store In what is known as the North End, paid his One. As he turned away lie muttered) "I never sold dinars to him. They're welcome to It, but It lever catch 'em' The Justice reserved his de clslou as In the former ease, aud then ad Journed court, after several others had paid Hie uniform fine nnd costs named, Two persons against whom Information were made eould not be found by the eon stable. Those who paid flues werei J. Uonnors, A. M. Jlaguer, William I'aff, I), F, htnltli, W, 11, Sanders, K, h, IfemWr'on, W. M, Hamilton, J. V. Weddell, J, Hal. mon, u. uamisnn, n, u. tiegener, uavm Megan, W. O, JCInd and II. ICreuger. The feeling manifested by many at the hearing was that of open hostility, nnd the general sentiment in the valley Is (fiat the law should be obeyed, but agulnst the em ployment of "spies" to secure conviction when the law Is violated. THE WEATHER. Fob Western Pennsyl vania: Fair Weather, Southwesterly Winds, Sliohtly Warmer. For West Vikoinia, Warmer, Fair Weath er, Southerly Winds. Pittsburo, May 17. ISSO, The United States Signal Service officer in this city fnrmsbes the following: Time. Tner. Tner. Maximum temp.... 68 lUnlmnintemp 49 Ifcantcrap is Itansn IS lUinfall o 8:0O A. M 12:00 M 1:00 P. M 1:00 r. u...... 5:00 p. M , 8:00 F. M , 53 a E. Butterlck it Co.'a Pattern Now at. 27 Fifth Ave. r We have no store on Penn ave. June sheets, delineators and catalogues now in. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. Lonrrr. Short and long common sense corsets, all to be sold at 50c a pair. 21 Sixth st. No Branch Store. Bight next door to Phillips' Bubber Goods House. v Bargain la Kid Gloves. Fiud 8-b. suedes 51 15, worth 51 80; fine 4-b. kid 75c and f 1; also, hook gloves, all qnalities, cheapest and best, at Bosenbaum & Co. 'a. . j. ' -' .v ' - jy ttMsJKgsMiaasrj&Bjti t 'T7frBftiilrii.iWCTSMP',ssjjy flip S " WW B) BEOOD ON THE MOON. Continued from First Page. then pronounced the formal censure ot the House. A Decoration of donor. "And I acrept tbe censure as a decoration of honor," shouted Bynum, with an insult ing shake of his fist at the Speaker, and then his sympathetic colleagues shouted applause, grasped his hands, and almost carried him to his seat. The scene was one without a parallel in the annals of Congress. There was an attempt on the part of the Demo crats to defend the language of Bynum as within the rules. They simply justified it on tbe ground that Bayne's language wai also unparliamentary. Members under tbeir oath to obey tha rules of the Honse and preserve decorum not only justified one member In callinir another a liar and perjurer, not the less di rect because it was indirect, but tbey transgressed ail rules and abused their solemn oaths by engaging in the most disorderly proceeding possible short of actual riot, in rushing before the bar with a member about to be solemnly censured, for tbe purpose of taking off the sharp edge of bis disgrace. Notwithstanding this bravado and the valiant sympathy ot his party friends Mr. Bynnm looked very sheepish as he walked away, when tho House adjourned. His is the first case of censure for long time. The last approach to such an episode occurring seven years ago when Van Voornis, of New York, was subjected to a similar ordeal by the Democratic House for language far less offensive, and escaped the formal censure before the bar by withdrawing his words and making an apology to the Honse. Drfentled by III Colleasne. No matter how much bluster is used in de fense of a member in such straits, this ex treme censure is looked upon as dis gracing tbe member, but Democrats like Mills and Bland appear determined to stand by their disorderly party col leagues, and egg on and support every breach of tbe rules, even to a breach or tha peace. All of the bitter feeling engendered early in the session are aggravated by the Bayne-Bynum episode. Bandying of epithets in attack and de iense have caused deep personal hatreds, and one of the most likely happenings any fine day is a knock-down and drag-out fight on the floor of the House, and perhaps worse than that, as it is well known that many of tbe members, especially thoso from the Soutb,are habitual violators of the law against carrying con cealed weapons. Colonel Bayne, speaking to The Dis patch correspondent to-night on tbe sub ject, said ho could hardly have done other wise than bo did in dofense of a constituent vilely attacked. Mr. Campbell was a reputable, intelligent citizon, a man versed in public affulrs, earnest In support of tbe right and bo would be a poor representative of his peoplo if he had not defended blm. and produced bis own letter of defense. Liohtnek. E. Dntterlck Sc Co.' I'm terns Now nt 37 Fifth Avr. We havo no store on Penn ave. Juna sheets, delineators and catalogues now in. A. G. Cami'iiell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave.. To Cincinnati Via II. it O. Two solid trains run through dally with out change or transfer. Pullman buffet parlor car on day train, and Pullman sleep ing car on night train. New Lino or Ladles' Derby Shirt Jnt IL celved In plain white, striped and plaited. Stand ing and turn-down collars, very stylish. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. Special Baroains 2G and 28-incb, Como silk umbrellas, fancy silver and gold handles, 51 75 and ?2, worth double, at Bosenbaum & Co.'s. Genuine High Art. Get a colored crayon of yourself, they are; so life-like, at Anfrecht's Elite Gallery, S1Q" Market St., Pittsburg. Prices away "down for a short time only. Black lace flouncings and drapery nets, exceptional good values and superior assort ments. Huous & Hacke. TTSSU Don't fall to see the awnings that Ma maux & Son guarantee absolutely sun fast, 53!) Penn ave. A DOLLAR'S WORTH FOR A DOLLAR STEADY PEOGrRESS Has Characterized the PURE 8-YEAR-OLD EXPORT Ever since It eame before the public The secret of this succcm 11m In the fact that the1 KlghUYear'tlld Export Whisky Is a whisky of merit. Put Up In Full Quart, for $!. OUR OLD HICKORY BRAND Of Kentucky llourhon will please nil wbtj wiab a fine liourboii. FULL QUARTS, U 60. All mall orders receive prompt attention Address or call on JOS. FLEMING & SON, Wholesale and Iletall Druggists, 4i3MAitKEr BTFrrrauuRG. PA. myll-TTasu He Was as Cunning as a FoXi Cumson You see, Phillips, I am no better oil in tbis world's goods than yon are, and I always manage to hold up my appearance and look Phillips Yes, you're right, by Jove. How do you do it? Cumson Simple enough. Dickson, the Tail or, corner 'Wood street and Fifth avenue, sec ond floor, always makes my clothes, get a good fit, then I have him clean and press tbem UI every once in a while. Seel Telephone 1258. myl8 TOO U.VTE TO CLASSIFY. WANTEO-OCCU PANTS FOK HANDSOME LY furnished larce tfcond-story front room, facing the ast Varus and electric car lines, with first-class boird. Address PKIYATK rAM 1LY, Dispatch office. mjl-162 WANTED EXl'KUIENCEU HELP FOK general housework. 40 minutes rrom.W. Penn depot. Inquire at 137 rf.DEKAL ST.; Alls-.- , Dciweeassamo'cioss n tuawnaT., ifJlm 1 - mrii-UJ v- f .. JK ffnenr. ue.ircaaanu.o'ciosK n tauesaaT.. . : mi? w
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