swcr to questions he said the books for ve
hicle license records were purchased by the
citv. The licence books were ' fur
nished to the Treasurer, and the re
ceipt books to the Chiet of Police.
The Chief of rolice was expected to go
nfter those who had not taken out a license.
After the books were used thev were kept
bv the officer w ho had them. There was no
law as to their disposition
Cit) Treasurer D. JIcFcrran said he could
not ascertain the amount received from the
Jlavor for vehicle licenses. It came in
bulk with the other receipts of the Major's
office.
Mayor AVyman was next sworn. He said
when" the thief of Police collected the
-vehicle license fees he turned it over to the
Mayor's clerk. The books would show the
amount each month.
Samuel It. hone;, Chief of Police under
Mayor l'ctcron, was next called. He said
he had kept the vchiclclicense receipt book.
At the end of his term he Utt it in the
office. As he collected the money he
turned it over to the Mayor or bis clerk.
31c supposed Chiet Murphy, his successor,
got all the books.
Mayor AVyman was recalled and in
answer to llr. Gilliford said that the Chief
of Police kept the books and license plates.
Chief Murphy turned tho money over to
Hie Clerk monthly. The clerk placed it in
bant. The Mayor offered in evidence a
statement of the amounts recehed each
mouth of his first term and of bis present
term to date The Mayor never handled
the book and never saw it except in the
detective's office.
XO PLACE TO KKKl RECORDS.
Chief Murphy was vworn. ire said be re
ceived the ehiele Jicene book at the be
jrinnin; of Mayor AVyuiau's first term.
AVhcii he left the book remained in the of
fice for Chief Kirchlcr. He could not sav
-what became of the stubs of former receipt
books. There was no place to keep the
book They laid on an old desk. There
xras no custom with regard to keepine;
them. No one cer examined or audited
ihem.
Mr. AVerthcimcr remarked tha the testi
jnonv went to show tliat Councils and its
committees were more negligent than the
officers.
llr. Gillifttrd replied that the tronblewa
that Councils trusted too implicitly in the
officers and they were derelict.
Mr. Uobinson asked the witness if he
knew of an books ever having been de
stroyed. "Xo," was the reply. Xo report
to councils was ever required, he said, in
answer to a question. There had been a po
lice committee, but as far as Murphy knew,"
the committee had no knowledge of what a
report was.
At this Mr. Lewis moved that all old
members of councils go out and hang them
selves. There w ere no objections to the mo
tion. Ex-Mayor Pearson was called and sworn.
He corroborated Mayor AVyman and Chief
Murphy as to the manner of keeping
the vehicle license receipt books. Kx
Chief of Police Kirschler Rave the same
testimony, and said he turned the book over
to Chief Murph. He neer knew of a book
being destroyed. Mayor's Clerk Hunnes
hagen pave similar testimony.
Alexander Moffitt was called and testified
to seeing the janitor of City Hall taking
away some old books to burn in the enrbagc
furnace. He could not tell what the books
were.
INTO THE GAKI-AGE FURSACF.
Janitor I.emmon, of the City Hall, came
next. He said that he liad taken a lot of
books out ol the Street Commissioner's
office and burned them at the order of the
late Chief Armstrong, to get rid of them
ami clean up the office. lie could not say
whether the -vehicle license stub book was
among them or not.
Clerk William Stubbs, of the Street Com
missioner's office, testified that he had looked
at the books Leinmon took out, and did
not see any vehicle license book among
tiirm.
Detective Glenn testified that he saw the
tiubbook last when it was removed from the
downstairs to the upstairs of the hall, when
tl.e change ol rooms was made. J.einmon,
the janitor, was cleamnc out some old rub
Iv.?u iu the time on the table where the stub
book was laid. He bad not seen the stub
book since, and conU not say whether Lcm
nion took it away or not. The missing book
was used two years under Ch.ct Kirschler
and one year under Chief Murphy.
This concluded the testimony, and on
motion the meeting adjourned.
FOS GErGG AND MOKBISON,
War Veterans ltally to tlie Support of
Their Old Comrades
The permanent organization meeting of
the Central Gresrg and Morrison "War Vet
erans' Club was held last night in Common
Council chamber. City Hall, there being
delegates present from ten clubs.
A- P. Iturclifield was chosen President;
Captain .T. K. Harbour, AV. O. Pusscll, AV.
J. Patterson, C. H. Miller and AV. C.
Slaiighterbeck. A'iee Presidents; Major AV.
II. Lambert, Secretary, am) L K. Campbell,
Treasurer.
Mr. Iturclifield biade an enthusiastic
speech, warming up the veterans to a high
pitch. He took the stand that he was in no
sense a politician any more than any other
old soldier present Tlicv were assembled,
not for a political purpose, but to make
what effort w as in their power to elect to
positions of honor and prominence two old
tnldiers who had well and nobly earned
that title -md who were deserving of public
recognition. lint even if they deserved
5t less, the rimple fact that they were vet
erans of the AVai should be sufficient reason
for every old soldier in this State turning in
and working for them. The speaker said
there were enough old soldiers m Pennsyl
vania to turn the tide of battle cither way.
As to setting them all in line some move
ment like the AVar A'ctcrans' Club was nec
essary. Other addresses were made by Captain J.
K. Harbour, Major AV. II. Lambert, J. H.
Stevenson and others.
OSJECX TO THE MOVE.
Soho Citi7cns "Want the Folioe Station to
' Kcmain With TT.rln.
Evan Davis, of Soho, will to-day have
presented to Chief Brown of the Depart
ment of Public Safety, a pctitiniL having
100 signers, who ak that a police station
be kept in Soho. It is thought that the
station has very much to do with the kcej
ing oJ the peace in that neighborhood, as
the tough element of the place know it
takes but a few minutes to call the patrol
wagon which is needed very often. 9
The petition was circulated in view of
the fact that the 1'ourtecnth ward police
station will be removed to the new building
on Forbes street, near Oakland avenue,
during the week. AVork was begun jester
day on the removal and it is thought every
thing will be in good shape by Monday
next.
Afraid He iVllI no Killed.
Charles A'andervort yesterday entered an
information before Alderman McMasters
tharging Frank Kilcs, of Franklin town
ship, with surety of the peace. A'andervort
ears that fc soice reason unknown to him
Kiles passes insulting remarks about hiia
whenever they are in the presence of ladi&,
End that Kilcs has threatened to kill him.
A warrant is out for the defendant's arrest.
Approaching a Settlement.
The settlement of the Moorhcad Mc
Cleauc s3air is reported as advancing toward
a point which will enable the company .to
resume business with increased prestige.
Negotiations now on foot toward this end
are said to be almost assured of a satisfac
tory termination. It is said that the blast
furnace may be lighted once more within a
short time.
Mckncxs Among Children,
Especially infants, is prevalent more or less
at all times, but is largely avoided bv giv
ing proper nourishment and wholesome
food. The most successful and reliable of
all is the Gail Itorden "Eagle" Brand Con
denied Milk. Your grocer"keeps it.
NOT A Ml MISSED
rittsburg's Postoffice Moved Into Its
New Dome Without Any In
terruption in the Work.
BUSINESS IS GOIM OX AS USUAL
Everything Is in Readiness for the Car
riers to Go on Their Routes
This Morning1.
STAMPS WERE SOLD BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
The rostraaster HoIl,s an Informal Kfccption for Bis
(
Many Friends.
The postoffice at the corner of Smithfield
street and Fifth avenue is a thing of the
past, and the new, on Smithfield, between
Fourth and Third avenues, is an accom
plished fact. The transfer of the business
from the old to the new quarters was per
formed so quietly, yet effectually, under the
direction of Postmaster Mclvean and
his able chiefs of departments, that
it was not interfered with for a mo
ment. This morning the public will
find things running as smoothly in the new
federal building as if the postoffice had
been located there for a month. The lock
bo.es are filled with mail, and tho-e with
keys w ill have no difficulty in obtaining
their correspondence. Every department
is in working order and, except for the
change in location, the business of the de
partment is proceeding as usual.
The first business transacted in the new
office was performed at noon yesterday.
The first mail to arrive was the issue of the
Xatiomi Stodanan, of East Liberty, and
Joseph H. AVocdard, assisted by Frank J.
Morgan, immediately commenced to dis
tribute it into bags destined for the AVest
fixed in Standard Harrison racks in the
Cherry alley and Third avenue corner of
the AVorking lloom. An hour after a truck
load of sacks were ready for mailing.
About this time, too, letters were dropped
in a promiscuous manner into the boxes.
not a mail was delavj:i.
Everywhere there was a general nir of
preparation for the removal at night. Post
master McKean was, as usual, supervising
details. He was untiring. He felt the re
sponsibility of moving the business from
one place to the otherwithout incommoding
the people, and it only furnishes additional
evidence of his ability as an executive offi
cer that from first to last there was no hitch
in the affair. That the citizens his morn
ing will receive the mail servic-jr r have
been accustomed to is due to tj J"resiiTit
of, and care taken by, the Post
master. The occasion was not to be
allowed to pass without recognition from
his friends. B. L. Elliott, the well-known
florist, decorated the entrance on Smithfield
street next Fourth avenue with a number
of palms and ferns as a compliment to Mr.
KcKcan, and the fireplace of the public
room was pleasantly relieved with some
choice plants. The carriers will present the
postmaster and his able assist, Albert J.
Edward, with a handsome floral design, and
the clerks of the city division have similar
intentions toward the Postmaster.
Among the early mail this morning will
be a letter of mammoth size, four feet
square, from Gusky's, composed of flowers,
and carrying a 2-cent stamp, addressed to
"James L. McKeao, Postmaster, Pitts
burg." THERE IS NO ROOM TO SPAEE.
Equally with the postmaster were the
chiefs of division hard at work. Colonel
I' ' 01 began the transfer of his lares and
p -l'lv in the afternoon, and 11
o'i -lit found him arranging them
in I ice next the Fourth avenue
divisio .. . ., riutendent of Mails L. E.
Palmer was busy seeing to the fixing of the
Harrison racks" for the mail bags. These
occupy a good deal of space, and,
big asthe working room, it is none too large
now that the equipments are in place. As
the evening closed in the working room
began to present a busy aspect. Carriers
commenced to arrive and begin work at
these tables in preparation for their trips in
the morning. D. X. McCarthy, Xo. 7 car
rier, mounted a couple of American flags
over his letter rack in celebration of his
first day's work in the new quarters. At
10:30 o'clock the four long rows of
tables were filled with mail matter
awaiting delivery. Over in the drop
corner clerks were busy canceling letters
which had been mailed in the old office.
Superintendent of Mails, Collins, says the
canceling tables are the finest he ever saw.
In the middle of each is inserted a block of
marble 2 inches thick and 12 inches
square, covered by rubber an inch thick in
closed in moleskin.
SOLD STAMPS BEFORE 3IIDNIGHT.
At 11 o'clock the first stamp, a 2 cent,
was sold from the general delivery window.
Several more were sold during the
night. The general delivery department
had its mails ready for handing out at 10:30
o'clock. At the same hour, too, the lock
boxes held the mails received up to that
time. Already citizens had gotten on to
the new order of things and had called for
mail. Some of them tried In vain to open
the new boxes with the keys of the old, but
they didn't work. One youngs man who so
tried to obtain his mail was very disgruntled
because he didn't know he should have ob
tained a new key from Mr Ulam.
This official was among thekusiest in the
room last evening, and had his corps of men
doing brisk work until a late hour.
HELD AX IXFOB.MAL KECEl'TION.
At 7 o'clock the Smithfield entrance was
thrown up to the public, and a number of
people passed on to inspect the building.
The general details of the postoffice depart
ment were published in last Sunday's issue
of The Dispatch. Postmaster Mc
ICean and his assistant, Albert J.
IMwards, held a kind of informal
reception, so many and so frequently did
friends drop into their offices to congratu
late them on the occasion. AVarden A right
was an early caller on the postmaster- lie
remarked that it was by a curious coincident
that the opening of the new postoffice
should occur on the anniversary of his en
tering the old postoffice as a clerk just 39
years ago. The first boy to visit the post
master's rooms was Fritzie AVarren Kay, a
son of Major Kay's.
The postmaster's private room looked ex
tremely pretty last night, and Mr. JfcKcan
has displayed much taste in the selection of
the fittings. The large treble window is
embellished with silk curtains hung in the
oriental style. The furniture consists of
three armchairs aud a lounge handsomely
upholstered in undressed nforocco. A,
portiere of material similar to the window
iwllp
TostmaitT Jama Stitt McKccn.
THE
curtains partly conceals the door of com
munication. Four handsome etchings
adorn the walls. The walls of the public
room are also hung with engravings.
James btitt JUelvean is the twentv-secona
Postmaster of the Pittsburg Postoffice. He
was commissioned on the 20lh of Decem
ber, 1889, and took charge of the office Feb
ruary 1, 1890. He thus sees the transfer to
to the new quarters just 20 months after his
assumption to office.and that the department
has reached its present high efficiency is
acknowledged to .be due to his energy and
business aptitude.
A VEBY rKETTV SOUVENIR.
The department has issued a "Souvenir of
the Pittsburg Postoffice ant Historical
Sketch of thePostal Service," which will be
alike a memento of the occasion and of prac
tical use to the recipient. The compilation
is the work of Assistant Postmaster Albert
J. Edwards, and reflects credit on him for
the concise and clear manner in which the
matter is set forth. The history of the
postal service is set forth in terse phrase,
.and then follows ran account of how
the mails were, and are now transported.
The history of the PittsUnrg postofl'.ccs
iven at length from the time Editor John
Scull handled the mails in the printing
office of the old Gazette, on AVater street, to
the present time. Cuts of the various
chiefs of departments embellish the work,
which contains lull information relative to
the business of the divisions, foreign mails,
etc.
At 11:15 o'clock last night the last clerk
walked out of the old office, aud in a f"
minutes after the arches onenins: into the
corridors were boarded up and Contractor
Andrew McMasters commenced to trans
form the old money order office for use as
the new home of the Port Collsctor. This
floor will in luture be occupied by the cus
toms department. Collector AVarmcastle
will move into the front portion of the
building as soon as necessary changes have
been made.
WEDNESDAY'S MINOE MISHAPS.
Thrco Killed and Four Injured AVero tho
Total Accidents.
The railroads are responsible for three
deaths and one injury while the Electric
lines come in for their share as usual. The
list follows:
l'lraowx-Two men were struck by train
Xo. 2 on the P., C, C. & &t. L. Railroad yes
terday near Xoulestown and Instantly
killed. One was a negro. The remains weio
brought to the morgue.
Costa .Tosiaha Costa, a Hungarian gill,
w as struck by a train on the JUltimore and
Ohio Itailroad near the Elba Iron and Bolt
AVorks and instantly killed.
Mallard Mrs. itallard, of 121 South
Twenty-fourth street, was struck by a Bir
mingham electric car nt Twenty-sixth and
Carson Street yesterday and very seriously
injured.
GALLAOtiER John Gallagher, 7 years of
ase. w as struck by a Duoucsno Traction car
on Seneca street yesrei day. He w as slightly
injured about the body. The boy lives on
Tustin stieet.
Haguertv Charles HagKerty, aRCdCycars,
was run over by a Barnes 'Safe and Lock
wason yesterday on Forbes street, near
MiltenberRer. Both legs were crushed. Ho
was removed to his home on Ann street. His
recovery is doubtful.
Neelixo ratrick Xeolins, aged 43 years,
was struck by a freialit train on the ritt
burg, Chartiers and Youghiogheny railroad
near JIunsfield nud evciely inirircd. Ho
was removed to tho West Ponn Hospital.
Sickness Aznonfr tho School Children.
A disease very similar to the grip has
broken out among the Southside school
children, and should the number of victims
be increased any very soon the schools will
be badly intcrferred with. There has been
no serious results as yet. The disease seems
to be nothing but a severe cold of several
days' duration. At one school a. peculiar
trouble has broken out. A number of chil
dren complain of having sore feet and. are
annoyed very much by standing. A few
days "ago two or three pupils complained of
having sore feet, but nothing was thought
of the matter until yesterday, when it was
noticed that about six or eight more made
the same complaint.
JTebrewi) Upturning to Jerusalem.
Charges T. Russell, pastorof the Russellite
Church, Allegheny, and the editor of the
II 'atch TtJirer, has returned from a three
months tour in Europe and the Holy Land.
He says that the Hebrews are returning to
Jerusalem in vast numbers, and that the
scriptural prophecy is about to be fulfilled,
and in 2j yearb the ancient city will be in'
her glory again. He said: "The
law for the exclusion of the
Hebrews only affects certain classes
and will not be in effect after this year. On
the vessel in which we sailed there were 100
Hebrews bound for Jerusalem, but at the
port of Joppa they were not allowed to
land."
United "Workmen Hunting Timothy TotA
Although it is about five months since
Timothy J. Ford, of AVatson street, disap
peared, there has been no news of his where
abouts since June 10, when he sent a tele
gram from Cincinnati. He was a bill poster
and well known in the city. Ford is 48
A-ears old, has dark hair, is 5 feet 8 inches
high and weichs ISO pounds. The police
have been hunting for him for some time,
and now the Ancient Order of United
AVorkmen have taken up the search. There
is no known cause for his disappearance.
AVIll Send the Girl Home.
John A. Sweeney, general agent of the
Anti-Cruelty Society, yesterday investi
gated a complaint to the society stating
that a 15-year-old girl was living in a dis
orderly house on River avenue, Allegheny.
He learned that the girl was a daughter of
R. C. McDonald, of Coal Centre, Pa., and
has notified him to take charge of her. She
is now under the care of the society.
IN THE HAKDS OF THE LAAV.
Joseph Xauohtojt and William J. Mc
Kanley were committed to jail by 'Squire
Itohinson. of Sharpsbunr, yesterday, on
charges prefen ed by Fred Seffries. .Naugh
ton is accused of assault and battery and"
JlcXauley of larceny by bailee.
Johx Malou ey is under ball to appear be
fore Alderman Belnhauerto answ er a charge
of assault and battery, preferred by Stephen
Janesho. The men work in n Southside
rolling mill and had a quanel about some
work.
JIks. Sahah Ewart, of .Ella street, entered
suit before Alderman Leslie yesterday,
charging her husband, John Ewart, with
assault and battery. A hearing will bo held
on Friday.
Miss Kate Kellt yesterday charged Mrs.
Gates, of Arabella stiect, with larceny bj
bailee before Alderman Leslie. Mrs. Gates
has a trunk of the plalntin" and refuses to
give it up."
AsmtEw Armstrong was sent to Jail by
Squire F. M. Jiing yesterday on a charge of
cruelty to hildren, preferred by General
Agent J. A. Sweeney, of the Anti-Cruelty
bociety.
Charles Bodkins was put In jail last nicht
to aw ait a hearing on n charge of perjury,
preferred by Annie Doppcl before Alderman
UcJI asters.
GOING TO THE TOSTOFFICE.
AThen yon make your first trip to the now
Fostufflce, corner of Smithfield and Fourth
avenue, to-day, J on may t first experience a
sense of novcltj;bnt ono of the things you
Trill notice is that THE DISPATCH, as
usual, is right !. ln " aml t,mt
at its corner, ?3- Smithfield and
Diamond, it is o igjWiandier than
ei er for the re- fu -SjiS SJception of
those CENT A.Vl. Jfft itf wo.KD adver
lisoments w.M9ir which re
bringing dol- - Jars to the ad
tertisers for every cent expended.
You will have noticed the increase. If not;
here it is:
Small adcltor Swcete ending September
SC, 1891 3,014
Same period 1803 1,990
Increase ductocent-a-word 50I8
Beat previous gain reported 785
THIS SPEAKm FOR ITSELF.
PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
AT WAR.
Eev. J. E. Wallace's Case Causes
Dad Feeling in the U. P. Synod.
PEEACflEES DEAWTHEIEDAGGEES
ForcigTi
Missionaries Start
Fields of Labor.
for Their
AX EVANGELIST NEEDED IX CHURCH
At the meeting of the United Presbyte
rian Synod in the First Chnrch, Allegheny,
yesterday morning, Rev. Dr. McMillin
Rev. Dr. AVallace and Elder McCanc were
chosen directors of the Theological Semin
ary. Then the appeal of Rev. J. P. AVallace,
of Jonestown, Pa., to the Synod from the
action of the Presbytery was taken up.
The afternoon session opened with prayer
by Rev. H. Sturgeon. The report of the
Committee on Narration and State of
ligion was read, after which
report of the Committee on
votional Exercises was presented.
Re
the De
At this juncture a motton was made and sec
onded that the trial of Rev. J. R. ATallace,
of Jamestown, be postponed until after re
cess. An intermission was then
taken to allow the ciders and
members of the Synod to visit with the
missionaries present and to bid them fare
well, as they expected to leave later in the
day for their different missions. Among
the missionaries present were Dr. AVilliam
Harvey and wife and Miss Annie Thomp
son, missionaries to Egypt, who are now- on
a visit to this country; Rev. AV. T. Ander
son and wife, of Elders Ridge, Pa.; Rev. E.
L. Porter, of Pleasant Unity, Pa.; Miss
Minnie P.irks, of Denver; Miss Susie Young,
of ICansas; Miss Marion M. Ebleton, of
Monmouth, 111., and Miss Mary E. Logan,
ofPushville, Ind. The four last named
ladies are just starting out in the mission
ary field and are going to the Sialcot mis
sion in India, under the direction of the
AVoman's Board, of which Mrs. J. AAr. Reed
is corresponding secretary.
BLESSING THE rOKEIGX MISSIONARIES.
After recess the synod was called to order
by the Moderator, and Rev. Dr. AVither
spoon was called upon to invoke the divine
blessing upon the synod and to God-speed the
missionaries in their mission of love in
foreign lands. The Moderator then deliv
ered a brief but feeling address to the mis
sionaries, in behalf of the congregation, ad
monishing them to bear up bravely with
increasing zeal and faith no matter what
tribulations might befall them, and to strke
down the monster ignorance and idolatry
with the sword of the Spirit wherever they
may chance to minister.
After the missionaries had taken their
departure the special session was called to
act upon the case of Rev. J. IV. AVallace.
A mehibcr of Synod arose and called for the
reading jf the records in the case. The call
was sustained and the clerk responded by
reading the records and also the letter from
Rev. J. R. AVallace to the Synod, refusing
to resign his pastorate and and asking the
Synod to sustain him in the matter. In
the letter Rev. Mr. AVallace said he
could not see his way clear to resign
under the existing circumstances and
therefore, appealing from the decision of
the late Presbytery, he begged that the
Synod give him a fair trial and' reinstate
lnin in his pastorate. Papers were then
read speaking of the resignation of the
ciders of the Jamestown church, in which
the elders stated emphatically that they
did not believe their withdrawal or that of
their pastor, Rev. Mr. AVallace, would
bring about the unity and church harmony
flleniooii the Presbytery alleged were
lacking owingto their presence in office in
the church.
"WANTED Tim TESTIMONY HEAD.
y At the close of the reading of these pa
pers, several members of Synod, among
them Mr. AVallace. arose and asked that the
testimony in the ctse be furnished before
the trial proceeded any further. A member
then jumped up and said he did not see that
tho Synod, respecting the rights and privi
leges of the Presbytery at Jamestown,
could change the decision of that
honorable body. This brought Rev. Mr.
AVallace to his feet again.
"It is a very strange thing," he said,
"that the Synod has no action over pastoral
relations, regardless of the Presbytery,
which is a lower body."
The Moderator then took a hand by re
minding the Synod that the question before
them was as to whether or not the tcstimony
should be heard. Motion in the affirmative
was made and carried, and the clerk then
proceeded to read the testimonv in
the investigation of the charges
against Mr. AVallace. Among other
things the testimony in the trial
showed that AVallace had frequently used
abusive language in the Presbyteries, and
had shown his temper on several occasions.
It stated that he had called several congre
gations "scab" churches. Another charge
was that young people do not attend. The
testimonyin belialf of defendant was that
the dissatisfaction in the church was caused
by the wrangling of some of the members
over the organ and the music, and not be
cause of unpleasant relations with the
pastor. The defendant's witnesses further
stated that they had never heard any
abusive language, and had always
considered Rev. Mr. AVallace a kind, con
siderate and loving pastor, and that two
thirds of the congregation, if not more,
would sustain that declaration. It also
stated that fully 70 young people had united
with the church in the past two years.
At the close of the reading of testimony,
motion was offered that the contestants be
limited to one-half hoilr each in presenting
their case to the Synod. In order to do
this a motion to extend the time of adjourn
ment 25 minutes was carried and the pre
vious motion was then carried.
AVALLACE DEFENDS HIS POSITION.
Rev. Mr. AVallace, the complainant, then
took the floor. He said:
"It is with great sorrow that I come be
fore you to-dayon thispainful charge which
has been preferred against me, but I must
defend myself and mv nositinn Tho T..t,
bytery claims that it sent a committee to
investigate the condition of affairs in my.
church. They did not investigate. They
came, but found nothing wrong. They
managed to scrape around and get a few
little petty charges of my using abusive
language, etc., and brought these to bear
against me. Then I was asked to
resign in the interest of peace, which I re
fused to do, whereupon the Presbytery
thrust me out. This is not just at alL They
say I called several churches 'scabs.' Tad
mit, at times, that I may have been indis
creet, but if my memory serves me right,
the only instances in which I used that
term was in applying it to members of
churches by saying that there were scalfc in
every congregation. AVhatofthat? I have
heard many a minister say that he would
succeed better were there not so many scala
wags in the church. They say that
I used the term, 'It is a lie, instead
of saying 'falsehood.' That reminds of
the Senator who said ofanother that he 'was
not brave.' He might as well have called
him a 'coward.' "
In conclusion of his defence, Rev. AVal
lace said that seven-eighths of the people
v, ere in his favor and that of 72 persons
represented only half a dozen famil
lies and their relatives were opposed to him.
and that upon them kjing all the trouble.
He did not think the evidence sufficient to
convict him.
Rev. Rrown then took the floor in
behalf of the presbytery, and said
briefly -that he believed sincerely
and truly that the presbytery ha'd
aoted strictly acqording to the dictates of
conscience, and they did what was right,
mid to the best interests of the church. He
did not go into detail with regard to the
charges, anu ie ine matter tor the Synod
I
THURSDAY. OCTOBER " 1.
to decide. Several members arose and
viewed the situation for a few moments,
some in defense of the Presbytery, stating
that Mr. AVallace had outgrown his influ
ence and should leave, while others declared
that there was a difference between being
forced out by half a dozen, and compelled
to leave on account of unpopularity. They
commended Rev. Mr. AVallace for his pluck
in hanging on. The hour for adjournment
was at hand, and the case was continued
until the next day.
AN EVANGELIST IS WANTED.
At last evening's session an address on
evangelistic work was made bv Rev. AV. B.
Barr. During the course of" his remarks
Rev. Mr. Barr earnestly urged the appoint
ment or employment of an evangelist by the
Synod. He said it was "a very peculiar
work, and that there was great and urgent
need of it in the churclu He also spoke at
length on the qualifications of a successful
evangelist.
Following Rev. Barr's address the Com
mittee on AVestminster College submitted
its report to the Synod, expressing resolu
tions of gratification at the continued pros
perity of the college. The report of the
Board of Trustees shows that the year has
been one of the most successful in the his
tory of the college. Not for years have there
been so many students enrolled. The en
tire enrollment for the past year was 2S1,
with a graduating class of 44. Over 100
new- students have already been enrolled for
the present year. The Music Hall is being
well patronized. The resolutions recom
mended tliat a new music hall te
built and that congregations in the
bounds of the college help to raise the
necessary funds for maintaining it. A reso
lution was then added by the Synod tliat
the college should have the benefit of the
experience and wisdom of prominent men of
business, giving the college the benefit of
their counsels and becoming acquainted
with its needs, and that the Synod authorize
the Board of Trustees of the college to or
ganize and continue an Auxiliary Advisory
Committer, made up of business men, to co
operate with them in the management of
the business affairs of the college.
Dr. Ferguson and others made brief ad
dresses on the college, and then the confer
ence on evangelistic work was begun, but
was closed by motion to adjourn. The
Moderator here asked leave of absence and
appointed Dr. McICitrick in his place.
COLORED METHODISTS CLOSE.
Tho Session or Their Conference Ended
Elshop Paine Announces Ills Appoint
ments for the Various Chnrches Will
Appoint a Board of Education.
At the afternoon session yesterday of the
A. M. 1-1 Conference Rev. J. AV. Lavatt,
J. AV. AVillinms, Rev. IV. Brown, Rev. Car
ter AVright and Rev. D. C. Ashbury read
essays on the the subject,. "Morality Re
ligion. AVhat Is It?" Afterward a com
mittee was appointed to decide which essay
was the best. The committee will report
this morning.
The ninth annual statement of the Corre
sponding Secretary and Treasurer, C. S.
Smith, on Sunday schools showed that the
Sunday school department was free from
debt; that the value of its property is 550,
000; that the Children's Day contributions
for the last year were ?6,.'500, the total for
the last four years being $24,107 05, an in
crease of ?8,188 40 over the four previous
years. The total receipts for the last
four years amount to 80,000. The report
was adopted.
The conference adjourned finally at 11:30
o'clock last night The reports of commit
tees were acted on favorably as to the ap
pointment of a Board of Education and Sun
day School Board. That in relation to the
establishment of a separate conference for
AVesfr Alrginia, however, was voted down
after some two hours' discussion as to its
practicability. The assessments of the
churches and missions to defray the ex
penses of the next conference footed up
more than 5200) of which fund Rev. D. S.
Bently, of the AVylie street church, was
made treasurer.
A resolution was.passed that a pots'"
.boBcnttu the General Conterence asking
that 5300 be given to the fund for super
annuated preachers. Thanks were tendered
for favors to the visiting delegates, the
pastor of Brown Chapel and to the press.
The place of next meeting was decided in
favor of Oil City. Bishop Arnett then, on
behalf of the congregation of Brown Chapel,
called the pastor, Rev. I. N. Ross, to the
platform and presented him with a hand
some gold watch, a gift from his people,
The appointments to pastorates were
then announced by Bishop Ariidt, as ar
ranged by Bishop Payne, and were as fol
lows: AVheeling district C. A. Magee, Presid
ing Elder; AVest Middleton, AV. Ar. Young;
Parkcrsburg. T. D. Scott; Clarksburg, G.
AVilliams; AVaynesburg. T. A. J. AVest;
Charleston, P. 'A. Scott; AVheeling, J. J.
Jones.
Pittsburg district Rev. D. S. Bentley,
Presiding Elder; Milton, S. D. Christian;
Xcw Haven, IV. Brown; Tyrone, C. Gower;
Wilksbarre, J. W. Till; Scranton, A.
Smothers; Bloomsburg, Hutchison John
son; Bedford, H. G. Thomas; Bellcfonte,
S. C. Johnston; Altoona, J. J. Norris;
Phillipsburg, H. Johnston; McMonald, J.
AV. Amiss; Lewistown, O. T. Davis; Mont
rose, C. AVoodson; Braddock, Benjamin
AVheeler; AVilliamsport, Robert Tomer;
Grecnsburg, T. J. Simmons.
Allegheny district AV. A. Brown, Pre
siding Elder; Brownsville, G. AV. AVebster;
Monongahela City, AV, H. Palmer; Oil
City, AV. S. Lowrv; 'Uniontown, Carter
AA'right; Franklin, J. AV. Stacy; New
Brighton, A. E. AValker; Erie, AV. H.
Pride; Bradford, R. M. Henderson; AVest
Newton, J. AV. Riley; Bridcewatcr, J. AV.
Jeffreys; Meadville, J. AV. Leavitt; Eliza
beth, 'C. H. Brown; Chartiers, D. A. Call
am; Southside, R. H. Morris; St. James,
East End, G. C. Sampson; AVylie avenue,
C. Asbury; Brown Chapel, L N. Ross.
SI 00 Until November 183 CO.
12 fine cabinets 51, or a life-size crayon
for 53 50. Bring the little ones; use ele
vator. At Aufrecht&Co.'s Gallery, 516
Market street.
Exposition Ottering;.
Your picture free, and handsomely
framed, given away during the Exposition,
by Hendricks & Co., No. GS Federal street,
Allegheny, with every dozen. Cabinets, 1.
BEAL ESTATE SAVINGS BASK, LDI.
401 Smithfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avennc.
Capital, 5100,000. Surplus, 569,000.
Deposits of 51 and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent its
UNUSED TICKETS TO BLAINE,
By Itailroad and Kiier, Issned for the Ex
cursion September 10,
May be exchanged at our office for round
trip railroad tickets to the same point, good
on train leaving at 12:05 and returning at
5:05 p. M. Chakles Somebs & Co.,
d 120 Fourth ave.
Special Sale or Men's SIO Suit.
AVe have often made special offers and in
ducements to buyers of clothing, but never
yet have we placed on sale such a superb
line of men's suits as we now show at $10
each. ATou have choice of cassimeres, chev
iots (plain black or mixed), fine diagonals,
sacks or cutaways, and also a big variety of
double-breasted sack suits. This is the ting
of all bargain offerings. Think of it ! You
can choose a suit of clothes from our superb
stock for S10. Call to-day and get first
choice of the best patterns.
P. C. C. a, Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
A small amount of money invested in a
lot in the Evans estate plan, McKcesport,
will double itself in a short time. Nothing
could he more certain. See the agent, AVill
iam M. Bell, McKeesport, Pa.
Talk is cheap. Experienced fitting in
shoes gives comfort Try
Cain Bros., Liberty and Sixth streets.
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SOREONTHENEWLAW
The Liquor Dealers Will Ask the
Bight to Sell by the Quart.
BEADY NOW TO MAKE TEST CASES.
Ex-Judge Charles Fetterman Is Preparing
an Opinion for Them.
MUL WORKERS INDORSE ME NEW MOTE
The wholesale liquor dealers are prepar
ing to make a big kick against the order
issued by Superintendent of Police Gamble
AVeir last week to the effect that they must
act in conformity to the law passed at
the last session of the Legislature
regulating the quantity of spiritnous or
malt liquors that may be sold at one time.
This law was approved by Governor Patti
son June 9, 1891, and is entitled, "An act to
restrain andjegulate the sale of vinous and
spirituous, malt or brewed liquors or any
admixture thereof by wholesale."
Under section 2 of this act it is provided:
"That it shall not be lawful for any rectifier,
distiller or manufacturer to sell spiritous
liquors in less quantities than one gallon,
nor any wholesale or storekeeper to sell
spiritous or vinous liquors in less than one
quart, and brewed or malt liquors in less
quantities than 12 pint bottles, nor shall
any brewer or bottler sell less than 12 pint
bottles of brewed or malt liquors."
The dealers claim that this law was en
acted "after their licenses for this year had
been granted, and consequently they should
he allowed to operate under the old law un
til those licences shall expire. The Whole
sale Liquor Dealers' Protective Association
of Allegheny county have met and decided
to secure legal advice on this point.
DON'T BELIEVE IT IS OPERATIVE.
Victor Dosch, President of the associs
tion was seen last night. He said: "Yes,
sir; we were notified last Friday by Seper
intendent AVeir that we must not sell beer
in less quantities than 12 pint bottles, or
less than 13 pints or seven quarts if sold
"loose." and if sold in jugs we must not sell
less than one two-gallou "jug or two one
gallon jugs or four half-gallon jugs. Now
this is simply outraejeons. It is riduculous,
but as it is the law we will have to
conform to it next year or quit the business,
but our position is this: AVe applied for
and secured our licenses last May, undfer the
old law and with no idea of anything of this
kind being sprung on us within a few
month". This act did not become a law till
June!), of this year, and it is a rank in
justice to ring it in on us now.
AVe were granted licenses to cll beer by
the quart for one year from last May. and
now to notily us that we shall not sell in
less quantities than 12 pints by the bottle,
or two gallons by the jug or otherwise, is
equivalent to a revocation of the license.
rltErAEED TO TIGHT THE LAW.
"If," he continued, "a dealer satisfies
all the requirements and nays the tax and
license fees demanded, and is granted the
right to sell under certain conditions for
one year, and in three or four months there
after is notified that he must not sell nnder
those conditions, he then has a right or
claim to demand his money back, as that
for which he paid has been taken from
him."
The association has secured the services
of Charles S. Fetterman, but he
has not as yet prepared an opin
ion as to the propriety of making
a test of the matter. They arc expecting
advice from him to-day, and a test case will
probably he instituted at once. in tne
meantime they are conforming to the order
of the police department. The dealers gen
erally refuse to talk on the subject until it
has been decided what action shall betaken.
John Hcrchenrocther, of thiSouthsidc,
said last night that the rectifiers were selling
ljgr he quart right nlongandhad not been
notified to sell spiritous liquors' in-- no less
quantities than one gallon: Superintendent
of Police AVeir was seen last night. He
said: "AVe have notified all the wholesalr
ers in the city that they nrntt comply with
the provisions of the new law."
"How abont their claim that they are
selling under licenses grantedbefore the ex
istence of this law?"
"There s .nothing in that," " said
the Superintendent "They are sub
ject to any law that may be passed
during the year, and will be required
to obey this one. It is true that
this law was passed after the licenses for
this 3'ear were granted, but that Joes not
exempt them from its observance or en
forcement. That is our construction of it,
aud I think it will be found to be correct."
A large number of Southside mill men
are working with the liquor dealers because
the believe it is an imposition to make them
buy two gallons of beer when they only
w ant a quart.
Early Autumn "Weather
Coming on with its cool evenings has hur
ried the excursionist home prepared for
business or study.
This has given our merchants a boom.
Noticeably is this so at Hamilton's music
store, where they have been kept on the
jump, disposing of the old favorites, Deck
er Bros., Knabe & Fisher, the three kings
among pianos.
These pianos you can buy at Hamilton's
at very low prices and on easy terms. Go
in and see the immense stock there before
you purchase. S. Hamilton,
91 and 93 Fifth avenue.
Our Grandest Dress Goods Exhibit
At our Penn Avenue Stores is worth your
while to come and see. No such array of
elegant stuffs in the country. More ex
clusive styles than you can see elsewhere.
JOS. HOKNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Praised by AH.
Everybody likes Pilsner beer. It's the
most popular beer sold to-day; at all first
class bars, or telephone for it to Iron City
Brewing Company, telephone 1186.
MThSSU
Visitors Do not fail to see the magnifi
cent free show of fine drygoods at
JOS. HOKNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Not how cheap, but how good.
This is our hobby. Good-fitting shoes.
Cain Bkos., Liberty and Sixth streets.
Fall Derbys.
AVe can save you from 50 cents to 51 on
your fall Derby and give you any shape hat
you may fancy. All the new blocks are
here, and we are prepared to serve you with
stylish headgear at from 98 cents to 53 24.
Don't fail to see the superior qualities we
are selling at 51 49 aud 1 98.
Guskx's.
Gentlemen You never saw such qual
ity and such beauty in 50c neckwear as
we are now offering.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
, Penn Avenue Stores.
Shoes for Everjbody.
Our superb stock contains shoes for every
size and shape of loot in existence. Men,
ladies, misses, children and infants can all
be fitted here in reliable footwear at prices
which will be certain to please.
Gusky's.
English pique walking gloves at GOc a
pair large buttons best shades worth
51 25 a pair, but the styles are a little off.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
The sale of lots in the Evans estate, Mc
Keesport, has been unprecedented. 'Old
prices still prevail. Investments- made
there will prove profitable. See AVilliam
M. Bell, Agent, McKeesport, Pa.
HE WAS HOT A FITZSIHIIONS.
John 2Ialoy Attempts to Escape From an
Ofllcer, but Is Becaptnrcd.
John Maloy, a young Southside citizen.
had quite a lot of fun with some officers of
the law of that section of the city. Yester
day he was arrested by Constable AValls and
Detective C. AV. Cook on a charge of tres
passing upon railroad cars. AVhile walking
along Carson street with the officers young
Slaloy made a sudden break and escaped.
He started on a lively run up Carson street,
and met Detective George AVheatly coming
toward him.
AVheatly suspected something, as the boy
appeared very much excited about some one
that was coining behind. AVheatly decided
to stop him, and just as the boy came to
where he was standing he made a grab and
caught Maloy. Maloy was running as fast
as his legs would carry him and did not stop
when AVheatly signaled him. By the sud
den jerk AVheatly was lifted clear off his
feet and almost thrown down, but be man
aged to hold his man until Officer Cook took
him awav.
TvASlIBURN K ETSTONE ATtlON !
Guitars and Mandolins.
These makes lead all the rest. Kleber's
Keystone rosewood guitar costs only 512,
but is guaranteed the equal of any 520
guitar made. For beginners we would
recommend the Lakeside antique oak
guitar, which is fully warranted and costs
but 57 50. The Arion mahogany guitar is
a beautiful instrument, costing only $9 50.
Then, again, Kleber's have the American
Conservatory guitars at 515 and $18, fully
warranted. Their American mandolins,
warranted, range from $8 50 to 815. If yon
want the best make of guitars and mando
lins, buy one of the celebrated and beauti
ful AVashburns unequaled in tone, dura
bility and finish. The above instruments
can be had only at the old and reliable
music house of
H. KLEBE3 & Bno., Limited.
No. 500 AVood street.
Angostura Bitteks are the most effica
cious stimulant to excite the appetite.
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TJ. a,nLd- S.
ULRICH & SPENCER.
Ladies' equestrian thrhts in cotton, lisle,
silk and wool with and without feet, $2 up.
Spencer Waists in white and black wool,
with and without sleeves, $1 50 and $i
Ladies' combination suits in lisle, merino,
natural wool and silk in white and black,
from $1 up.
We would be glad to have yon call and ex
amine our stock.
642 Penn Avenue.
Open Every Evening.
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BIBER & EAST0N.
FOR AUTUMN.
A few of many
Interesting -:- Items!
Children's Hose in great variety, from 25c
up to finest fast black; cotton,casbniere and
silk.
Special offering
in 3Ien's Natural Woo
Half Ilose at 25c worth 33c.
Boys' Heavy Fast Black Hose, best pro
duced at the price, 25c. Ail sizes, 7 to 10.
See onr line of Men's Stainlcs Black Cot
ton Half Hose at 20c, 25c, 33c to 50c.
Men's Fast Black and Silk Half nose, 50c.
Glove bargain i-hntton Suede at 75c. Ex
tra 4-button Kid Gloves, tans and urowns.
at 75c.
iBovs' Flannel
and $1 up.
Waists for fall at 50c, 75c
French Batiste Embroidered
chiefs, extra values at 25c.
Handker-
Extra grade 24-inch Black Silk Bhadames
at $1 per yard.
Black Satin Duchess, extra width and
quality," at $1 50 per yard.
Very superior 54-Inch Broadclotn, in the
popular fall colorings, at if 1.
Handsome Pattern Dresses in Camel's
Hair, Belief, Clievron, Diagonals, etc, em
bracing tho newest French ideas as to
weaves, combinations and textures, at $9,
$10, $12, $14 and upward.
Beautiful grades of Black and Gray Astra
chan Cloths just received at attractive
prices.
BIBER & EAST0N
505 AND 507 MARKET ST.
N. B. Paris, Berlin and America aro now
on exhibition in our Cloak and Suit rooms.
Garments low and medium prica up to finest
Seal and Plush novelties.
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SPECIAL SALE ,
-ov-
M0QUETTE
CARPETS
-AT-
LOWEST PRICES
EVER OFFERED.
Ono week of grand bargains in Moqucttes
to finish up the month of September.
Very best quality Moquettes at$l 25 per
yard, worth $1 75. Borders to match.
All rolls left over from last spring's pur
chase best quality Moquettes at $1 to $115
per yard. Borders to match.
Second grade Moquettes at SOo per yard.
Borders to match.
The abovo aro positively best bargains
ever offered anywhere in Moquette Carpets.
If you want ono come quick. They will sell
on sight.
EDWARD
GRQETZINGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
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THt.
Wanri All Vnrnnp
DAIv 1 JLC, 1 1 AYronght&teel Banges.
Cinderella Kangcs and Stoves.
Send for catalogue. Estimates furnished.
J. a BAKTLETT.
apl&T ?03 AVood St., Pittsburg
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Leadlnjr
Drysoods House.
Pittsburar. Pa,
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1391.
JOS. HOME & co:s
PENN AVENUE STOHEi
A FEW FACTS
Worth Knowing
About Our
Great
CLOAK AND SUIT
DEPARTMENT.
FIRST It is the largest in this
section of the country.
SECOND It contains the greatest
variety of the most popular styles of
the season.
THIRD It contains every desir
able European novelty as fast as it
appears.
FOURTH Every garment
throughout this enormous department
is of the very best workmanship, cut
after the most approved styles.
FIFTH You will save money on
every garment bought here. We are
enormous cash buyers, gain every ad
vantage known to trade, and we
give our customers the benefit of
every saving in price.
TO-DAY
AVe offer the following special attrac
tions in this department, each with
out exception being a genuine bar
gain: FUR
TRIMMED
JACKETS
In the stylish Reefer shapes,
AT $7 50:
Black
CHEVIOT JACKET,
With full collar of Astrakhan
fur, edged to match, braid
ornaments, well made and fin
ished, would be cheap at $10. 4
AT $10 00:
Black
CHEA7IOT JACKET,
With full roll shawl collar of
Astrakhan and Coney Fur;
braid ornaments, extra well
made, tailor finish, and excep-'
tional value.
AT $14 00:
Black
DIAGONAL JACKET,
With full roll Astrakhan collar,
new style ornaments, tailor
made and beautifully finished.
None better in the market for
the money.
AT $18 00:
Black
ENGLISH DIAGONAL
CLOTH JACKET,
Full shawl collar of Astra
khan, new ornaments, lined
with silk serge, beautifully .
made, tailor finish. This is
good value for $22 50.
AT $20 00:
Black
Wide Wale Diagonal
CHEVIOT JACKET,
Full shawl collar of Mink Fur,
new style of fastenings, hand
somely made and finished.
AT $22 00:
Fine Black
VICUNA CLOTH JACKET. -
With full roll shawl .collar of
Mink Fur, handsomely made
and trimmed, with new style
ornaments. Cheap at 27 50.
AT $25 00:
Black
VICUNA CLOTH JACKET,
With lare Mink Fur collar
and edges to match, hand
somely ornamented, best work
manship and finish; really
worth $32 50.
The above are only a few leading
items from our enormous stock, to
which we desire to call your especial
attention. AVe have in addition to '
these hundreds of other styles, from
a plain and well made Jacket at $5 '
to the handsome Fur-trimmed Jacket
at 575. All equally good value.
Cold weather is near at hand. If
you intend buying a' Jacket make
your selection at once, while our
stock is so unusually large and com
plete, and while we are offering the
greatest bargains ever sold in our
Cloak and Suit Department.
JOS. HORNE & CO.,
607-621 PENN AVENUE.
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