&M2 1ST W THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SECOND PART. PAGES 9 TO 12! -fill WORKERS ON SUNDAY An. Increased Interest Displayed jp?' at the Sabbath School ! Convention. JFIGURES FROM THE STATES. Schools and Pupils in the Large Cities -"v ' of the United States. TRIBUTE TO BISHOP J. H. YIKCEHT :"?" Borne Significant Dtterances From EeT. V John Potts, of Ontario. "WORKEES HEAKD FROM FOREIGN LANDS The second day of the International Sun day School Convention showed increased ' interest. The number of visitors was large? ,than Tuesday, and there were many new delegates irom distant parts. The weather was not quite as bad as on the previous day. The hall had been decorated a little more. At the rear of the stage was hung an im mense green curtain, SO leet across, on which were pinned a large British flag and two United Stales flags. The desk of the Presi dent was coTered with beautiful flowers. President Harris is giving complete satis faction as chairman, which means a great deal after the presidency of "William Bey nolds. COXING FEOM THE COUNTBT. The audiences yesterday were large, reaching, at the evening session, abont 4,600, but the greatest attendance is looked for to-day. Many country people are attend ing. 'Xesterday the ladies of the Methodist Churches had charge of the cafe. There was an abundance of chicken and sweet cake. To-day the cafe will be turned over to the "United Presbyterian women, and, as this 'region is a center and pride of that denomination, a splendid spread is ex pected on the tables. The visiting ministers express great satisfaction over the amount of chicken furnished at the cafe meals, and the fact is developed that Methodists are not singular in their love of the barnyard fowl. TO-DAT'S "WORK LAID OUT. Yesterday was the last day for George C. Stebbins to'lead the singing. He and his wife were given a number of encores during the day, and they have received much praise for their work. To-day E. O. Excell, of Chicago, will condnct the music, and those who know him say that his name is sot badly applied. To-day tbe special committee will report on theiecutive committee's recommenda tions, and the atternoon will be given up to the women. Thev will discuss the various departments of primary work. In the even ing Prof. "W. B. Harper, of Connecticut, will lecture on systematic Bible study, Bev. Dr. Schauffler, of 2tew Tort, will talk of city mission work, and Mr. Jacobs will enthuse the convention over the work in foreign lands. A GREAT WORK. ENCOURAGING REPORTS FROM THE STATES REPRESENTED. Keeping the Race Apart for the Sake of Peace An Offer of 85.000 Some Re markable Statistics setting; Apart a Sunday for Temperance Lessons. The devotional exercises at the beginning of the morning session were conducted by Bev. E. P.Armstrong, of Springfield, Mass. The convention then resumed the hearing of State reports. Some States were not rep resented when they were called on Tuesday. Bishop B. "W. Arnett, colored, reported fjor South Carolina, where the work, he said, .was moving rapidly. There are separate Sunday schools for white and black, not be cause they believe that to be necessary to salvation, but for the sake of peace. The white schools of South Carolina were repre sented by J. W. Bobson; South Dakota by D. "W. Diggs; Tennessee by John B. Pep per; Virginia by Mr. "West; Vermont by P. Fairbanks; Texas by George Bachman; "West Virginia by C. B. Graham, "Wiscon sin by Mr. Benjamin and "Wyoming by Mr. Barnum. B. F. Jacobs presented the report of the Executive Committee, the salient points of which were published in The Dispatch yesterday. Mr. Jacobs said HE "WOULD GIVE 55,000 to enable agents to visit the principal mis sion stations in Asia and Australia and report to the world's convention in 1893. He said he knew another man who would give as much. The report of the committee was referred to a special committee, com posed of J. D. "Wattles, Pennsylvania; J. M. Green, Georgia; John B. Pepper, Ten nessee; Bev. John McEwen, Ontario, and B. D. "Wolf, Missouri. During the noon recess a platform had been erected rnnning from the front of tbe stage out into the auditorium, about SO feet The speakers stood at the extreme end of this platform, so that half their words could not be heard by the reporters. Tbe afternoon audience numbered over 3,000. The report of the statistical secretary was read. The interesting part of it was tbe figures giving the school statistics for the States? Territories and Provinces, and the figures for chief cities. The figures are as follows: SOUS BIG FIGUEE3. J H 05 s c a BJ 2. United States, a i : v z m o . : 2, p 3 I Alabama 3.57J 2,143 1S3.K5 Alaska Territory 14 K MOO Arizona Territory. 32 23 . !,33 Arkansas 1,712 11,885 .99,305 California 80S 7.853 71,637 Colorado 13 4,084 32,141 Connecticut 1,112 1B.SH 149.W9 Delaware 217 2,812 22,708 District Columbia. 194 4,634 44.V70 Florida 1.O30 0,153 18,694 Georgia e,74S K.3M 293,498 idabo Territory ......... 43 SSS s.221 Illinois .... 1,906 77,213 SK.7M Indian Territory 2a) 1,533 10,455 Indiana 6,509 45.11S 174,185 Iowa 6,112 43.295 219,128 Kansas 3.644 tz.131 214.42 Kentucky. 2,647 31,608 225,1 Louisiana 622 4,131 37,617 Maine 1.S38 11,625 82,675 Maryland 2,1:6 26.065 206,196 Matucnntetts 1,790 33,823 237,693 MlCblran 2,500 37,800 277,200 Minnesota 1,664 15,014 133,784 Mississippi 1,614 11,767 84,677 MUsonrl 3,955 17.21 280,922 Montana.. ...... 13 745 5.&0 ebrakka. .......... 2,314 23.324 161,014 Nevada 20 n2 2.000 ew Hampshire 519 s.mo 49.335 New Jersey 1,000 33.709 247 643 New Mexico Territory. 45 3 j'jJS New Xork.... 7,193 108,272 979' 415 north Carolina 4,273 fi.,72 255,1 North Dakota soo 2.760 2S240 Oblo...." . 6,760 88.461 620.107 Ofclanoma Territory .... 45 380 isto Oregon. .... 290 2,631 20.749 jennylTanla ... 8,729 123.484 964.699 Bbode Island.. 316 5.17s 4942 tsootti Carolina 1,687 13,d54 loslsis hoothDakou an ss,ois 4a7co TennCMe.. .... ....... 4,224 6,3JU 274.6G0 yTexaaKV. 1,017 23,161 19Q.SCS 'UunTerrltory. S3 &h ttt Vermont Virginia.. Washington Wett Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Territory.... CANADA. Ontario Qnebec Nova Scotia ew Brunswick Prince Edward Island. Manitoba Brltisb Columbia Newfoundland and Labrador (32 T.S90 53, 80S 3,907 43, Ml 23.238 7S2 4,210 29,475 1.88S 19,212 1M.811 L6I0 lSi" U45.869 69 332 2,818 3,961 J7.8S7 320,613 707 4,638 40,123 804 6,195 65,487 867 6.297 41,414 1K9 1,051 . 9,654 ISO 600 6,000 11 67 427 314 2.162 22,617 115.255 1,201,058 9,138,635 PITXSBUBQ WELL UP. Statistics ii the cities of the United States: Ter Ct. Albany Allegheny Baltimore. Boston...... .....a... Brooklyn Buffalo, Cblcago Cincinnati Clereland Columbus, UenTer Detroit Indianapolis Jersey City Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee , Minneapolis Newark Mew Orleans New York Omaba , Philadelphia. Pittsburg , Providence. Rochester..... ban Francisco Bcranton St. Louis St Paul Toledo , Washington....... 17 14 16 9.5 an lb 10W 14.6 12 13X 8.3 10 r 12S 8 19 I5 10)f 1Z 15)4 11.4 19 20)4 17)4 10 7)4 12 20.8 Tbe treasurer's report was read by one of tbe secretaries of the convention, Treasurer L. H. Biglow beinc absent. The balance on hand at the last report was 1,081 16, the receipts have been $14,310 29 and the ex penditures (14,632 78. Since the figures were made up, several hundred dollars have been paid to tbe treasury by delegates at tending the convention, more than making up the difference between the expenses and the income. The report was referred to an auditing committee, composed of L. "W. Hawley. Vermont; E, A. Hufij Michigan, and "William Kerr, Ontario. TBAINIKO XEACHEBS. Bev. Mr. Armstrong, of Massachusetts, spoke ten minutes about the school at Springfield, Mass., where teachers for Sun day school work: are trained. The school is not denominational, and aims to train men for all kinds of church work except that which belongs specifically to pastors. The leading men in tbe Sunday School Associa tion are connected, as trustees or lecturers, with the school. The institution was fully indorsed by Bev. Dr. Worden. Bev. Dr. "Warren Bandolpb, of Newport, read a report for the Lesion Committee, of which he is the Secretary. He said that he could report satisfactory progress, and that the committee would present a complete re port at the time of" its official death in 1893. The committee is elected for seven years, and the new committee, which begins with tbe lessons for 1891, will be elected at this meeting. The lessons must be prepared more than a year ahead of lime. The report spoke of the loss which the committee had suffered by the death of Bev. Dr. Isaac Br rett, of Cincinnati. During the time that the present committee has held office all of its stated meetings have been held with only one exception. COULD NOT KEEP UP. At the time of the "World's Convention last year in London, a strong effort was made from Europe to procure a considera ble modification of the plan of the interna tional Sunday school lessons. The schools of Europe iound it difficult to keen up with the bystem of study used in America. The French and Swiss were the chief objectors, and there were some in England. It was held that the seven years' course was too long. In France and Switzerland children leave Sunday school at 13. They did not, furthermore," like tbe semi-annual change Irom the Old to the New Testament, and tbe lessons were said to be too difficult for the class of scholars who attend' the Snnday schools in Europe. This caused the Snnday School Union of France to with draw from the use of the international series, but they promised to follow it as closely as possible. The plan was fully disenssed at the London convention, and it had been decided not to change it. There were some objections that tbe lessons were not sufficiently critical, but the series was never intended to be a theological seminary. A TEMPERANCE SUNDAY. Tbe committee believed that the series had wrought great good. It had, among other things, created a new interest in the Old Testament It had been decided here after to devote the 12th Sundav in each quarter solely to the review, and to leave the 13th Sunday for a temperance mission ary lesson at the option of Jho Snnday school. George C. Stehbins and wife sang "I Shall be Satisfied" with such pleasing effect that the audience insisted on an encore, when they sang, "Behold. "What Manner of Love." Addresses were made in support of the work of the Lesson Committee. The first was bv Bey. Dr. A. E. Dunning, of Bos ton. He said that the heroei of modern times were those whose minds were saturated by the teachings of the Bible, and he in stanced Gladstone and Stanley. He thonght that the most remarkable thing in American life to-day was the increasing popularity of tne stnay 01 ;ne moit. jNoioes could keep it out of public education. Ten million children were studying it in North America. PBAISE FOE SOCIALISM. In the world's history no other periodical has had such a circulation as the periodical publications of the International Lesson Committee. Tbe increasing stndy of the Bible, he said, promised the best results for American citizenship. The Bible taught men to believe in themselves as independent beings as far as kings and princes are con cerned. He praised socialism as a noble effort, but believed that Socialists were too aut to overlook the fact that Jesus was the ideal man and the ideal Socialist Dr. Don ning said be believed the international lessons were jnst about right A telegram was read from J. 15. Gerald, Superintendent of the Sunday school at the Hall Street Bantist Mission. Montnm.r Ala., congratulating the convention for electing Major Harris its President CANADA XX SYMPATHY. Bev. Dr. John Potts, of Toronto, another member of the Lesson Committee, was in troduced, tie is a large man, witn a strong voice, and he made an earnest speech. He said that Canada was thoroughly satisfied witn tbe International Lesson series. At 1 P. M. the Canadian delegates had held a caucus and had authorized him to say to tbe convention that with one heart, the Canadian delegates are in sympathy with the work done by the convention and its International Lesson committee. But lor those lessons verv many people would know little about the'RiM He believed that few parents systematically teach their children the "Word nf fJnH Canada has reached the Bible-itndying and Bible-loving age. The wealth of Christian intellectuality of to-day is laid upon the Sunday school table through the inter national series. There is, he said, something magnetic and inspiring in the fact that 10 000,000 teachers and children are at the same time studying the same part of Scripture. The lessons demonstrate the real unity of the Church, without impairing the strength of denominational attachment In Canada the denominations are coming nearer and nearer, to one other. .WOEKEfO UNDEB TWO FLAGS. "I am not sure," he said, "that we shall ever see organie union. I am not sure that it would be an unmixed blessing. This convention is doing a great work tor you nationally and for us nationally, and lor both of us internationally. "We work under two flags." 67 1.284 16,408 61 1.492 15.254 333 7.965 75,772 131 8,514 31,475 273 10,398 94,239 117 8,6'J 86.315 459 10.292 113.953 174 3.4S1 42,513 107 3,109 30.043 65 1,250 12,000 68 1.09! 9,730 13 tQ 21.260 100 1,000 i8,uoo 70 X 197 20.674 80 1,000 16,000 137 2,031 19,442 69 1.283 12,223 159 2.77.2 40.JW 94 2,970 25,865 77 924 7,278 600 15,000 177,000 68 1.857 14,04! 616 16.937 178,865 106 2,695 24,904 ISO 2.715 22.2S5 78 2,665 12,297 75 1,247 11,316 56 1,072 11.3S0 23 8,337 36,694 120 L774 14,987 62 1,157 10,901 194 4.634 44.970 "With that he turned to the great curtain banging at the rear of the stage, where large United States and British flags were fastened upon a background ot thorough Irish green. "There seems to be three flags there," someone cried. "Oh," said Dr. Potts, "I don't care much for the background. But those two flags are grand flags. Ton have reason to be proud f yours, and ours is a magnificent old banner. Let those two flags go together throughout the world, the sym bols of liberty and ot the evangelization of mankind." Mr. "Woodruff made a short address on tbe work of the Foreign Sunday School Mis sion. PEESIDENT BEYNOLD3 EULOGIZED. The committee of five, appointed Tuesday afternoon to draw up a set of resolutions ex pressing the regard of the convention for ex President Beynolds, made their report, which .was very flattering to Mr. Bevnolds. The report was adopted and the resolutions were ordered to be engrossed and framed and presented to Mr. Beynolds. Chairman Jacobs, of the Executive Committee, presented several resolutions that had been given him by various Wele gates. One requested that the Committee on Lessons modify their plans; another that more attention be given to temperance in tbe schools, a third that the convention take action in regard to the "World's "W. C. T. TJ., and a tourth that the convention condemn the project to open the coming "World's Fair on Snnday. The resolutions were referred to a special com mittee. Another resolution requested action to secure Governmental aid in America in regard to a better observance of the Sabbath. It was also referred to the committee. The Nominating Committee presented its final report, but it was incomplate and was referred back. The following supplementary report was adopted: The committee nomi nate the following committee to nominate the 14 members on the International Lessons for the seven rears beginning January 1, 1893: Lewis C. Peake, Thomas P. Barne field, Bev. J. "P. Barrett, Bev. "William Shaw, B. J. Loomis, Bev. "W. H. Black, Bev. E. G. "Wheeler, Bev. John A. Bright and "William Beynolds." The committee will report to-morrow afternoon. BISHOP VINCENT TALKS, HOW CHRISTIANITY IS GAINING WITH THE PEOPLE. A Magnificent Andlence Gathered to Greet the Founder of ibe Chantnuqna Snnday School AaaemblT A Short bat Stirring Addresa VUltora From Foreign Land. The great audience which gathered in Mechanical Hall last evening was largely a tribute to Bishop Vipcent There were about 4,600 people. Back of the Seats re served for delegates, at least three-fourths of the auditors were women. The weather had moderated some and tbe people 'were, for the first time, fairly comfortable. The meeting began with musio at 7:45, Bev. Dr. De"Witt, of Tennessee, said prayer. Bishop Vincent, of New York, was pre sented and was applauded. He said: "Never in the history of the church has the "Word of God held its own so well as now. Never has there been so much learn ing devoted to it or so much against it In gersoll's rhetoric is met by Father Lam bert, Gladstone and a score of able men. Huxley's case is safe in the hands of Dr. "Wayce, of England. "There never was a time, when Chris tian families gave so much attention to the stndy of the Scripture., Christian piety in the domestic circle is on the increase. THE SECULAE PKESS AND BELIGIOJT. There never has been a time when the secular press gave so much attention to relig ious matters. They publish Talmage's ser mons broadcast, and we are willing to stand his rhetorio for the sake of his fidelity to the great truths. "My question is: How can we bring the Bible'still closer to the hearts of the people? First, by continuing the use of the lesson leaf. It teaches Scripture by the scientific method. There may be donbts and sugges tions from here and there, but the international lesson system is on this continent to stay. "We must so arrange our lessons as to touch and emphasize the living questions of the day. The Lesson Committee must look to see what the Dresent state of society is. The golden texts must be selected with the greatest care. They must be germinal and -suggestive of the central thought A SET FEATORE. "A new feature will bS the selection of about 12 passages of scriptnre per year, which must be learned hv heart These passages will contain a number of verses which must bo taken together,a half chapter or whole. There will be one for each month. They will ground the people.old and young, in the chief beanties of tbe Holy "Word, "These things," said the Bishop, "will ground our people in Christianity, I pre fer the word of God to human - creeds. Creeds are great aids, but woe to tbe church which sets its creed above the word. These studies will promote thought, will teach our people pure old English, and will soon arm our people for the contest with infidelity. In these later years I have devoted myself to the study ot the Bible. It is my one book. The more I study it, the more I see of the glory and power of God. "When we are teaching God's word we are preparing consolation for tbe days of sorrow. Let us be people devoted to our work, the teaching ot the word of God, and the adapta tion of it to the age we live in." The Bishop was heartily applauded upon his conclusion. Hjs hurried away to "catch a train, which was tbe cause of the brevity of his speech. BECEITING FOBEIQIT YI8ITOBS. The convention then took up the reception of visitors from foreign lands. The first one introduced was Bev. G. B. Howi, a qa tive Syrian. He is a tall, handsome man, of very dark complexion, with jet black thick hair and mustache. He is blind and was led carefully to the front of the plat form. He described bis early training, and told how he had lost his sight while he was studying theology at the University of Edenburgh. He said that he was called a foreigner, but if he were in a Sunday school convention he was no foreigner. He was born in a Sunday school, he said, at the age of 16. He was born in a Presbyterian church, and he said the Presbyterian was the greatest church. This statement evoked some applause, and Bev. Mr. Howi added: 'It is the greatest oburch in the land of Syria. fEbe part of Palestine Joshua could not conquer the Presbyterian Chnrch is now conquering. I was raised in the Greek Church, and for that Church I still have a warm heart It is the church of my parents. But tbey fed us on pictures and incense and candles and fasts. Fed us onfasts? Yes. That is a witti cism, but I did not intend it when I said it" A BLIND PASTOB. For some years Bev. Mr. Howi has been doing pastoral work in Canada, his blind ness having prevented his return to his chosen field in his native Syria. Notwith standing the total loss of his eyesight, he said: "I can truly declare that God has been abundant in His blessings." Then he quoted a familiar poem, which ended with these words: "They also serve who only stand and wait" A telegram was read from the daughter of General Clinton B. Fiske, sayinjf: "My father, from his chamber of suffering, sends you hearty greetings and God bless yon. His disappointment in not meeting with you is measureless. He trusts the convention will exceed all others in inaugurating meas ures for the advancement of God'a king dom." A telegram of greeting was received from Contintitd on Twelfth Page, PITTSBURG, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1890. A HERO FBOM GREECE, Who Participated in the Mercimao monitor Battle and SAVED THE LIVES OP 17 8AIL0BS, Telia of the Most Remarkable Combat Recorded. Kavil THE TRICK OP A TRAITOR CAPTAIN In matting the calls at the residences of the people in the Third ward, Allegheny, as census enumerator, Henry Hauck, called at one house on Perry street, and after mak ing the usual inquiries about the social con dition of the family, the yuung lady who answered his questions, stated tht her father, Demetrius, P. George, had been en gaged in tbe late war and took active part in the engagement between the rebel iron clad Merrimao and the Monitor. The enumerator had heard that Mr. George saved the lives of 17 sailors of the war ship Cumberland. In the enumerator's report to the authorities at "Washington, he stated this fact This was how the story leaked out Mr. George was found at his home No. 97 PerryVreet, and when asked to tell of his connection with the battle, said he did not. wish anything published about his action during the confliot He was finally pre vailed upon to tell the story of bis rescuing the men. SHE OEEEK HERO. Mr. George is a native of Thessaly, and Bpeaks English with a Greek accent, hut re lated the story very graphically, neverthe less. The deed which he performed never received any official recognition from the naval authorities, but all who were engaged in the great battle will doubtless remember the daring deed of Mr. George, who ever after was called the "Greek Hero." At the age of 14 Mr. George lelt his home and took up the life of a seaman. After travel ing around the world five times, he came to America and made his home in New York. Life on shore had none of 'the fascinating charms for him that the more adventurous life of a seaman possessed, and he became restless again and returned to his first love. He. engaged as a sailor on a merchant ship plying between New York and the Eaat In dies. The ship had a large cargo of goods to sail with, but just at this time the war broke out and tbe captain, named "Webster, concluded not to sail. Instead the ship started for tbe South, where things were as suming a lively aspect The captain dis posed of his cargo and offered his ship to the "United States for service. Mr. George accompanied the vessel to the scene of action, about seven miles above Fortress Monroe to a place called Newport News, where the Union soldiers were estab lished in a fort with guns, covering the harbor. Tbe Merrimao was at this time a wooden vessel with four broadside and two pivot guns. One of the first ships to go down under the gnns oi the Merrimac was Captain "Webster's. After the destruction of this boat Mr. George offered his services to the Union navy, but as he was a foreigner, they would not allow him to enlist at this time. He went to tbe port at Newport News and assisted tbe forces there. The story in whioh he figured prominently is best told by himself. He said: SIOBY OF A BATTLE. "It was just the beginning of hostilities about Fortress Monroe. The United States man-of-war Cumberland, commanded by Lieutenant Morris, was lvine off Newport News on the morning of March 0, 1862. everything was quiet wheatba Merrjmac sailed up the bay. The Cumberland opened fire with its pivot guns when the rebel boat was about 400 yards away. Tbe Merrimac immediately returned the fire with its broad side guns. The Cumberland steamed dawn upon the rebel ship and opened fire with her bioadsides. The fighting was fast and furious for a time, but the Merrimac suc cumbed to a continnons volley from tbe Cumberland and went down. This was before the Merrimao was made an iron clad and previous to its destruction as blockade runners. ' "After this engagement everything re mained quiet for some time. The Cumber land went on down to Norfolkand. remained at that place for a few months. In the mean time the Southerners had raised tbe Merri mac and made it an iron-clad gunboat;wbich made it the most formidable foe the Union gunboats had to contend with. The Cum berland returned to Newport News then and made preparations for an attack from the gnnboat The Merrimao came out a few days aiterward and steamed up the bay, and the Cumberland started down to meet tbe qneer looking craft All the crew thought tbe battle would be brief and a few well directed shots from the Cumberland would sink the boat, but they were sadly mistaken. The Merrimao came up boldly, and when both boats were opposite the fort at Newport News they began to open up fire fiercely. The Merrimac was mounted with two guus on each of the fo'ur sides of its square deck. FOOLED THE FOE. "The Cumberland directed four side guns and two pivot on what they thonght was a frame house erected on a flat hull, but with no effeot The crew or the Cumberland be came badly disconcerted at not seeing the gunboat go down under the steady fire, and tbey all became panio stricken and ran abont the boat in great excitement I was in the fort at the time, carrying ammunition to the guunners, who had six large guns directed at the Merrimac, which withstood thenre unflinchingly. The tide was fast going out, and with it the Cumberland swung around and placed it in such a posi tion that it could not use the broadside guns. A few well directed shots from the Merrimao pnt a large gap in the Cumber land, which filled tpe hold of the vessel in a few minutes, and the boat went down, drowning a great number of the crew. "The masts and rigging of the ship re mained above water when the ship sunk, and on this a number of the crew sought to save themselves. The seamen went to the top of the masts and remained in that nnnl. tion while the'once staunch craft disappeared beneath the waters. The gunners on the Merrimac, noticing the sailors in the, rig ging, turned their guns on them and tried to oust them from the temporary shelter the rigging afforded them, but the aim was erring, and the rebels saw that it was only a waste of powder and shell. They then con centrated their torces on the fort, leaving one gun still banging away at the sailors in the rigging or the Cumberland. A DESPERATE VENTURE. "I saw that no person made any attempt at rescuing the sailors. So I asked permis sion of the commander of the forces, in the fort to take a small gig out to the sunken ship to rescue the men from the rigging of the sinking ship. The position of the Cumberland at this time was directly oppo site the fort and between the fort and the Merrimac A heavy fusilade of cannon balls wbizzed back and forth over the mast of the ship, since the Merrimac had opened up on the fort, and the sailors were in immi nent peril all this time I got tbe boat out and pnljed hard for the wreck. The men began to be discouraged, and two ot them fell from the rigging to the water, never to come up again. "After considerable exertion I reached the wreck: just as a marine fell from ex haustion and loss of blood, which was caused by a wound he received from a niece ol a flying shell. I reached ont my hand to save him. As he descended I grabbed him by tbe coat and lilted him into the gig. The rest of the men were1 successful in getting down into tbe boat There were 17 of them in all. "During the engagement the Union war boat Congress came out a few miles below the port and steamed up the bay until it had come within 100 yards of the Merrimac Tbe rebel gunboat never fired a shot at tbe Congress, for very good reasons It was after ward learned. After the battle it was found out that tbe Captain of tbe Congress and the commander of the Merrimao were brothers, and for this re (son there was no interchange of shot between them. A TBAITOE TO HIS iCOUNTET. "The Congress came up on the side near est the fort, and tried to prevent us from landing, so that we might be taken prisoners with his crew which he handed over to the rebels. We succeeded in landing safely, however, and had the sailors taken to the hospital, where they soon recovered, and again started out The 17 survivors of the Cumberland's crew of 400 returned to New York after they had participated in several other engagements at Newport and Fortress Monroe, and were tendered a testimonial atone of the theaters there. I had papers concerning the opening engagements of the Merrimac and the Cumberland, but these were lost in the Chicago fire of 1871. I would like to communicate with any of them it they still live, but as I have lost the records this makes it impossible." Mr. George is now engaged in th$ var nish manufacture in Allegheny. He did good work at Fortress Monroe, where he prevented the troops from breaking into a supply house and taking the goods. He has never received any official recognition for his brave act during the great battle. He does not want a pennon, as he has a large business interest, but he said he wanted the credit for this work, which some other people claimed to have done. He also stated after he had rescued the party and had landed them safely on shore, they had to cross a bridgl to gain a fort. "While crossing this bridge a shell from the Merri mac struck it directly in front of him. The shell shattered the bridge to pieces, and the end on which Mr. George was standing gave way and precipitated him into the river, about 100 leet below. He succeeded in catchiuc hold of some of the floating I debris until he was taken from the water by twu suiuiers irom mo ion. OTHEB ESCAPES. He also told of a narrow escape he had while acting as a seaman on the Bed Sea. He was on a war ship that blew up in mid ocean. He floated about for five days on a raft, and was at the point of dying from starvation and thirst when be was picked up by a merchant vessel and taken to Constanti nople. Alter Staying there for a few years he came to this countrv. Mr. Georze is now in his 66th year, and is as adventurous as. ever. MBS. KENDAL'S WONDERFUL FAN. A Dnlntr Weapon In Bennu'e Lands and a Gnord Against Toilet Accidents. Wew York World.! ' A very odd thing in fans was brought from London last week as a present This fan is a filmy affair of gauze stretched on ,a black frame, and is the most simple and Innocent-looking of the fan species when it is folded up and lies demurely in a lady's lap or reposes peacefully upon her dressing table. But let a pretty woman unfurl and hold it before her face, and the most incor rigible woman haterv will become dimly aware that even his peace is menaced by the fine coquetry of the dainty weapon. In the middle of the black gauze is set a tiny velvet half masque, through which a pair of merry, tawny-brown eyes can do aw ful execution. The thin fabrio upon which it is placed is dlstractingly becoming to the fair and delicate tints ot hair and face, and the long, slender ebony sticks, decorated with bow and streamers of sable velvet, are in strong and pleasing contrast to white, slender fingers. This is what a man will see in tbe Ken lal fan called so because Mrs. Kendal invented and patented it but look you no what follows and you shall learn what a woman finds in the dainty toy when she in vestigates its true inwardness. On one side of tbe outer stick is a small oval mirror set above a velvet bow, in the loops of which dangles a little black satin bag as round and only a trifle larger than a Frenoh franc. It contains a morsel of a powder puff. In an unsuspected crevice behind the mirror are three hairpins. On the opposite side of the fan a clasp holds in place a wee pencil, glove-buttoner and folding scissors, and in a groove are stuck half a dozen pins, while a miniature vinaigrette is stowed away at the conjunction of sticks, streamers and soft fingers. They cost &L NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOB HEB, A Story of the Tanderbllla Retailed by a Tender of Bare Dress Fronts. KewTork World, J Apropos of the Vanderbllts, a character istic story is told by a person who makes a L business of vending objects of rarity and price among our aristocracy. This person was made the agent for the disposition of two marvelously beautiful pieces ol Ori ental embroidery, one piece being in pure gold thread on black satin, and the other in gold and silver thread, inclosing innumera ble designs in irridescent beetle wings. Each piece was calculated to form the front, body and sleeves of a ball dress, and neither could be worn twice, according to the sooial sumptuary code. The agent presented the objects in ques tion to .Mrs. W. K. Vanderbllt for inspec tion. She admired them and asked the price. He gave it 5800 each, or f 1,600 for the pair. '"They are not good enough," answered "the lady, and so dismissed him. The pieces were subsequently sold to an actress for professional use, and within a a week tbe beetle wings bad all split off and vanished and had to be replaced with spangles. FAT SOCIETY LADDZS. What They Are Compelled to So to Get Bid of Their Bnrplna Adlpaso. Mew York World. Here is a diet on which some of the wealthiest and most massive women in New York have been foreed to live in order to re duce their alarming proportions: Breakfast Nuts in variety, raisins, fresh frnits, without sugar or cream, hot water. Dinner Soft boiled eggs, fresh fruit, vegetables such as lettuce, asparagus, beets, celery, tomatoes and cresses; clear brown soup, hot water. -These two meals constitute the dally diet On retiring 'a cup of obesity tea is taken. Immediately after rising the patient drinks a pint of hot water and is commanded to take two hours of exercise in the open air before breakfast It is necessary to keep up this treatmntfor an entire month beore" a change is noticed. Society men, while as corpulent as the women, are more indifferent to appearances and less willing to snake the sacrifice re quired for reducing their weight One specialist has on his books tbe names of 30 women prominent in New York society whose wealth average 300,000. COLLAB TBTTST OBdAKIZED. Five Large Troy Shirt and Collar Concern Unite. New York, June 25. A new collar and shirt trust will begin' busiriess on July 1. It will be known as the United States Collar and Shirt Company, and its bead quarters will be in this city. The new com pony is composed of five concerns, and has been capitalized at $2,000,000. The firms 'interested are the "Lion" brand, "Standard" ladies' shirts collars and cuSs, the "Anchor" brand, the "M. & B." brand and the "Cabinet" brand. Ail the firms have factories at Troy, and the ostensible object of their combination is 'to reduce operating and office expenses. AN ALLEGHENY OASIS, Where Cool and Luscious Frnits Tempt the Tired Traveler. FOEMIBS A TrYATEKMELON TRUST. Seville Inland as a Producer of the Se lectable Asparagus. BEISKDEM AND FOB ALL KINDS OF FRUIT "Watermelons big, watermelons little, watermelons green, watermelons ripe, long and short, heavy and light cool, crisp and sweet, all piled up in tempting heaps, at tracted the attention of tbe thousands that thronged the Allegheny market yesterday, while the countless multitude that passed the fruit stands, which dot the streets of the city like so many garden spots from tropical lands, lost sight for a moment of the wealth of rich, rare exotics and turned a longine gaze on the lucious high-priced American watermelon. "This favorite melon," said Mr. Isidore Brown, tbe Federal street fruit merchant, last evening, "is now with us to stay. There is only ona variety, the Georgia cob gem, in stock at present It is the earliest species, and leads them all. This season's crop is heavy, and after the first rush is oyer prices will drop. Good Georgia watermelons fetch from 0 cents up jnst now. A MELtiH XBU5T. ""We used to import Jersey watermelons, but the growers raised them in close prox imity to pumpkins, which destroyed their flavor and killed them in our market A melon growers' trust has been formed in the South, and tbe price of watermelons will be held up as long as competition ran be kept ont." The cltrullus vulgaris, whioh is only the watermelon in disguise, nflw seen in the market is handsomely marbled with dif ferent shades 6f that suggestive Emerald hue, symbolical of hope. But all fears may be laid aside, for of numerous cuts made the frmt showed up splendidly, delic ious to the taste and pleasing to the palate. Cold nights and wet weather have played sad havoc with the canteleupe. The condi tions have been most unfavorable to a good crop. This rich product requires a warm, dry climate, and in the absence of that tbe few muskraelons that are now in the market are not possessod of any very inviting ap pearance or flavor. There is one peaceful isle where the tossed bark of hot, roasting humanity in Alle gheny anchors for a while, and that is in the cool, delight'ul shade of the cleanly kept, freshly stocked market house. Scores of Eerspiring pedestrians, sweltering ia the eat of the hot sun, dodge in the doors of the market to escape the burning rays and rest their eyes in delight on tbe enticing ar ray of fruits, vegetables and meats that are beautifully displayed on the many stands. ait Allegheny oasis. To those who long to free themselves from the gathered dust of toil and care flung over them by the steaming, busy world outside, this market retreat is like a breath from the green fields and Voiceless woods. The sight recalls the beautiful country when charm ing, lovely spring comes tripping in, hear ing rare blossoms on her fair bosom and fill ing all the earth with song. Yesterday the Various booths were peculiarly attractive, owing to th fresh supplies of sew vege tables jmd tbe pretty, sweet-smelling flow ers whose perfumed breath filled the busy merchants and crowding customers with new life. "What variety are these?" was asked of Mr.Xeech in regard to soma particularly fine looking tomatoes. "Acme," was the answer, "a smooth, per fect tomato that gives the best of satisfac tion. The Beefsteak, though larger, is not so round, but the difference in flavor is not noticeable. They all come from Tennessee, bat there will be no call for them after the native varieties start in in July." PLEKT7 OP BLACKBEEBIE3. Blackberries and raspberries jeweled the stands profusely, and people stopped to look at the tempting boxes filled with the de lectable berries. The blackberry crop is immense this sea son, and the quality ot the goods without a flaw. The delicate richly flavored red raspberrv is now keeping company with its darker hued brother, the ''black cap." Strawberries have seen their best days, and, while the quality Is gradually going down, tbe price is steadily rising. Of all the choice vegetables now in season that make 'one fond of indulging in the pleasures of the table, asparagus has the call. The rich, firm variety that is sold oyer the counters of onr markets in Pitts burg and Allegheny makes a most delecta ble disb. A brisk demand sprung up for this particular vegetable in the early part of the season, and the traae is as lively as ever. The supply will hold out until the latter part of this month. NEVILLE ISLAND'S PEODUCT. The most highly favored locality for the growth oi asparagus in this section of the country is on Neville Island, where the best goods sent here are produced. I Tbe cold, wet weather of spring prevented an abun dant crop) but the supply in stock is equal to the demand. The choice of the people leans strongly toward the fine green and yellow string beans and peas that fill the market now. There is brisk demand for fruits and berries among Allegbenians, and from present indi cations this point is one of the ' strongest markets for the country producer. There are a few exceptions, and one that is sur rounded by an air of particular sadness and woe came to light the other day. A DEAL IN 8TBAWBEBRIE3. A Liberty street commission merchant, who shall be nameless, received a consign ment of IS cases of strawberries over Adams Express not long ago. They were shipped by an enterprising grower from some oat-of-the-way place, away from railroads and everything else, and were packed in home made, leather hinged boxes. Naturally,the berries wet in horrible condition when they reached Pittsburg, and after the sale, returns were made to the shipper informing him that bis strawberries had failed and that he owed the commission merchant 21 cents. This would have crushed any ordinary being, but our strawberry friend was in for business, and he shipped another lot of ten cases. But somehow his strawberries were powerless to shake up tbe Pittsburg market, and, Instead, of that, when they were shaken up, the vommissiou merchant, after deduct ing brokerage and charges, remitted the shipper the munificent and grand proceeds of 20 cents in stamps. BIS Z0E AT TUB TBIGGEB. Botr an Ohio Farmer gent a Ballet Into Illi Hend. Newabk, O., June 25. John Baugh man, a well-known farmer of Perry town ship, this county, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He loaded a shotgun, placed the mazsle to his head and pulled the trigger by a string attached to his toe. He was 60 years old, and owned a large farm. No cause assigned for the rash act No Blval In the Field. There Is no remedy which can rival Hamburg Figs lor the enre of habitual constipation, indi gestion, and stck-neadache. Their action la as Srompt and efficient as their taste is pleasant. cents. Dose one Fig. At all druggists. Mack Drug Co., N. Y. ttsu Fbench sstines Koechlins& Schuerer's, Bott's best styles and finest qualities, 20o a yard! Huous & Hacttb. TISSU t . THEY'LL GETA BRIDGE. Some Things About Neville Iahtad Eall wait, Drive and Conteeta Contracts .. Xjet for the Snpentrnetnre A Foor In vestment for the Ceanir. In a game of cross purposes Neville Island can certainly beat the world. Tbe usual series of agitation meetings was held last winter, and with the usual result No plan for better communication with the city was agreed upon. Mr. J. "W. Brown says some want a steam railway, others an eleix trie railway and others still want neither, but merely the completion of tbe bridge at the upper end of tbe island and a 60-foot driveway its entire length, in which horses can be speeded. Mr. Brown says he wants the drive, and would be willing to have a steam or an electrio railway, but will not agree that either shall run on the central drive, as he contends that there is ample room (or another route. As to the bridge, he doesn't seem to expect to live to see it completed, as he says two years have been necessary to get the piers up. A visit To the County Commissioners' and Controller's offices showed tbat the con tract for the superstructure had been let to the Pittsburg Bridge Company. A gentle man connected with the Controller's office said it would appear that Coraopolis people may be forced to content themselves with the ferry to get to the lower end of the island, or pay for a bridze themselves. He said the upper bridge will cost more tban all the taxes paid into the County Treasury by Neville township sincelt was organized, or, fof that matter, since the county was organ ised. The entire county tax levied in Neville 'township this year is but $712 19, and as that is considerably greater than in the early history of the township it is toler ably certain tbat in lOOyears Neville Island has not put enough in tbe county treasury to pay for the bridze, which will cost fullv $50,000. "Then,""said he, "the keeping o't the structure in repair will consume a large share of the taxes subsequently collected from the island, unless values are raised largely." Neville Islanders have wasted more op portunities than any other section about tbe 'city. In the first place, a small expenditure would have induced the Government to put Davis Island dam halt a mile or so farther down the river and thus have included the upper end of Neville. Then Balph Bagaly and other capitalists proposed to expend some millions on the island if the people would donate 20 acres, but they couldn't see it. Another hitch is suggested by a county official. It la whether or no a corporation operating an electric railway would be al lowed to use the new bridge without paying a rental. It is probable, however, that such company would not expect to go over free. A bridge that will answer all requirements can, it Is said, be built at the lower end of the island for $20,000. 0UB GLULS IN COLLEGE. Statistics to the Effect of Mental Work Upon the Health of Women, , New Tork Son. Some very Interesting health statistics have been published of the women students of Cambridge and Oxford and of their sis ters. The result of the various inquiries sent ont to these women of learning demon strates the fallacy of the old argument that a university edncatton is specially injurious to the constitution of women, or that women are educated at tbe expense of their reserve fund, and in consequence, make unsatis factory and inefficient mothers. The proportion, both of students and their sisters who are married, is decidedly low, particularly among the women in the pro lesskmal classes, where it is probably less than one-half. But, on the other hand, when marriages do take place, there are fewer childless ones amongthe students than among their'sisters and cousins, and there is not Qnly a larger proportion of children, but the children are healthier. As large a pro portion of women who have had a nmversity course enjoy good health now as did so at the time they entered college, while the num ber in poor health among, those who have read for honors is somewhat reduced. The only unfavorable, fact is the tempor ary falling oJf in health during college life of about 5 per cent in good health. This is doubtless due to the relaxing climate of the universities and inattention to the simple laws of health and alack of sufficient sleep, rather than the result of mental activity and anxiety. A great many more sisters than students have engaged in household work art, music, nursing and other occupations but a much larger number of sisters than students have no occupation at all. THE GB0OKS NUPTIAL PLEDGE. A Bomnnllo Old German Custom That la Gaining a Foothold Here. New tork Ban.t Among the pretty ceremonies and customs originating in romantic old Germany is the fashion for the husband to don a wedding ring as well as the wife, and it is becoming qnlte the proper thing for the wife to pre sent her husband with a souvenir of the wedding day in the shape of a ring. The broad plain band, with its date and inscrip tion of tender words, is still sacred to the wife, and the husband's ring is a simple cord ofgold more or less heavy, twisted into a true lovers' knot and worn upon the finger which women have long considered the wed ding finger. As time progresses husbands may become of some account in the wedding ceremony besides a necessary adjunct to the bride's splendor, and importance and a due bill for the priest's reward. ATLANTIC CITY. The First Popular Excursion of Ibe Season to Atlanilo City. View the picturesque B. & O. B. B, via "Washington, D. C, Baltimore and Phila delphia, on Thursday. July 3, 1890. Tickets good for ten days, ana good to stop off at Washington, D, O., returning. Bate for the round trip 10. Special trains, with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars, will leave B. & O. B. B, depot at 8 A. M. and 920 F. 31. For detailed information address or apply to E. D. Smith, Division Passen ger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa. "Pajamas Originated in India, where they have genuine warm weather. They're the outgrowth of necessity. Coolest gar ments made for sleeping or lounging wear. Come in light weight madras, light weight flannel and plain or fancy silks. JOS. HOBNE is CO.'S Penn Avenue Stores. A Friend or the Family. As a regular stand-by, no friend will do yon more good than a class of beer; that is, our beer. Yon should always have it in the house, i D. LUZ & SON, Telephone 3002. TZsa i Lace curtains Tbe low prices have greatly reduced the stock in this depart ment Come at once for a bargain. xrssu Huous & Hacke. At (he People's Store. 50 pieces black and colored snrah silks, at SOcents, comprises all the leading colors, also black. These goods will not slip, and are a very great bargain at tbe price. Campbell & Dick. The Baseball Season. Marvin's baseball cakes are a delight to every boy who loves the national game. Grocers all keep them. TTS Complete Mew Uses of Torklsh Towels. In all the different qualities; and Turkish toweling by the yard. 100 dozen wash rags, in various sizes, at white goods counter. Job. Hobne & Co.'s Penn. Avenue Stores, OUK HEALTHY WU A Flattering Annual Report Made Dj the Bureau of Health. NEW GARBAGE FUKNACES SEEDED. - k Improvements and Additions to the CiT, S Hospital Suggested. ,"K; XEED OF PDEEE DBISB56 WATEB The annual report of the Bureau of Health, just prepared for circulation, con tains some interesting statements and fig ures. In his report Superintendent Baker lays stress on the necessity for improve ments in the Municipal Hospital, though, granting that so lar as canng for patients ia concerned the hospital is in first-class condi tion. The purchue of a new ambnlanee is recommended, the present one being old, entirely too cumbersome and not adapted to its use. Continuing, he sayj: "I would also recommend the construc tion of two or more small buildings separata from the main hospital, bnt on the same gronnds, on which there is ample room, for tbe purpose of accommodating destitute in dividuals "suffering from scarlet fever, diphtheria and erysipelas. During my service in the Health Bureau I have had considerable trouble in trying to provide for such cases. It is almost impossible to -get cases of erysipelas admitted to any of the hospitals. There should undoubtedly be some place where destitute individuals suSering irom the above diseases could be placed for proper treatment and care. Com mon humanity, as well as a proper regard' for protection to the public, demands that a building of the kind I mention should be erected, and I can suggest no better way or place ot caring for such cjses." DISPOSING 07 OAEBAOE. Of the collection and disposition of garb-? age and the management of garbage fur naces. Superintendent Baker says: "The removal and disposal of garbage in any city Is a very important mattter in a sanitary point of. view, and one in which' most cities are very slow in adopting proper methods. This city unfortunately tnust ba classed in that category. "The city of Pittsburg is growing very rapidly, and the one great problem, more than any other that stares this bureau ia the face, is, what shall we do with our con stantly increasing garbage? Our only ans wer is 'cremation.' " He states that the garbage furnace on' Hill street was kept running day and night during the past-year. "But one furnace is not sufficient to destroy all the garbage of this city. Onr opinion is that there should be at least three more furnaces located as follows: One at a convenient point on the Soutbtide, one in the East End and one In' Lawrenceville. "We there ore earnestly sug- gest that you present this subject before the Councils of this city and urge themto at once appropriate enough money to build at least three additional furnaces." Daring the year the bureau abated 8,243 nuisances of every description. THE TVATEB QUESTION. ' Dr. J. Guy McCandless, Begister of Vital Statistics, at the very beginning of hia report taxes up the question of the quality of our drinking water, and asserts that the danger to health from the use of well and spring water In the city is infinitely moro than from even the unboiled river water.. The total number of deaths was 4,286, equal to an annual death rate of 17.85 perV 1,000 inhabitants, on an estimated popula tion of 210,000. There were 1,030 deaths of infants under 1 year and 762 children be tween tbe ages of 1 and 5 years, making 11 per cent, of fhe total mortality. Of infectious cases there were 3,335 cases reported, with 678 deaths. They were lo cated as follows: Old City, 775 cases, 162 deaths; East End, 1,835 cases, 319 deaths; Sonthside, 725 cases, 139 deaths. During the vear cUl cases of diphtb'eria ' were reported, xf which 213 died. This i the lowest mortality from this cause for tbe past 16 years. The want of proper sewerage, in the East End district is no doubt (ha cause of its prevalence there, where the number was more than that of the Southsida and Old City .combined. A GOOD SHOTVTNO. The following table of comparative state ments, compiled from official sources, is given: Deaths In 1SS9.' New York. S9,o79 Philadelphia .20,538 Brooklyn 18,480 BC Louis 8.0O4 boston. ........... .................... ...... ij,in Baltimore. ..... ........... 8,703 Cincinnati. ....... .................. ......... q,)4 New Orleans.......... ... .. (1,075 Sao Francisco 6.664 Buffalo 4,823 Montreal 5,593 Louisville SJS3 WasbingtonM. ........ ...... ...... ...... o,153 Cleveland 4,41s Pittsburg..... i288 The report of Meat and Milk Inspector McCutcbson shows that during tbe year there was (13,216 05 worth of meat vegeta bles and fruit condemned and confiscated. Of this, 34,019 pounds was beef, 26,805 pounds of pork, 6,917 pounds of dressed poultry, 7,012 dozens of eggs, 3,220 ponnds of veaL The report closes with a mention, of the Sonthside water supply in this lan guage: "So much has been said and written and so many investigations have been made re garding tbe quality of tbe drinking water furnished from both pnblio and private sources to the residents of the Southside,and all without result, except to emphasize the fact that at times and under certain condi tions both are unhealthfnl, tbat it would appear to be a worfe of supererogation to again refer to the subject. Its vast im portance induces this reference with the hopa that ere long soma improvement may bet noted." OLD OCEAN A DTTOPINQ GROUND. , . New Tork Garbage Boats Spoil Bathlnsr at Asbary Parle Asbubt Pabk, June 25. Prom Deal Beach to the Iiillagore Pavilion, at Ocean Grove, and the long sfrgtch of baach be- ' tween Southern Elberon and this place, the shore is strewn with refuse. Portions of the shore washed by the prevailing currents at these points resemble Coney Island in its worst days. Joseph Boss, the veteran bath-' ing master here, and other authorities stats that during the early part of the week New York garbage boats were dumped within a mile of this shore, this producing the un pleasant state of affairs. A change of wind this afternoon altered the aspect of the water, so that hundred! en- joyed the fine bathing. Steps will be takeat bv the authorities to prevent a repetition of- the nuisance. . - I A TmKTggAlT KTTJ.TTT). Accident on the Chicago, Rock Island and' Paelfla Railroad. Joliet, Jxl., June 25. A bad wreck" took place on the Chicago, Bock Island and' Pacific Bailroad about three miles east of, here last night which resulted in the death, of Brakeman Charles Bider, of Chicago. f A freight train broke in three sections;', the first two sections afterward came to, gether. piling up several cars and doing, great damage. The trains passing through! here on this road were delayed several! hours. Iiasiea' Walats and London ftalrta. , -A new line of these popular goodsi stripes ana dots just opened. v WXhSau EOSENBAUX & C Strife loHSP K -a, -MS
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