MKauMwnimnaaiamMmmmmBaasmBBMLxjr funiHEicvj nTwupaRarci .-m. , faMm -a - t -. , vaEmRiHiRT "l-V,. -" THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH THUESDAT, OCTOBER 15, 1891.' V ' - - - SOME SPEEDY GOING, The Trotters and Pacers at Lexing ton Race Some Fast 3Iilcs on a Good Track. MALABEF WINS AT M'KEES' ROCKS. ITogan Puts Up a Forfeit to Hun llorrisser, of JIcKccsport a Eaco of 100 Tards. " EAIX STOrS THE EAST END BALL GAME. KeMilts of tfcc Lesdlnj Turf Events General Sport in? Xews of the Dir. Lexington, Oct. 14. JcrioL There was an immense crowd here at the races to day, fully 10,000 people being present. They saw excellent sport, because the track was fat and the horses in good condition. It seeui! as if all the leading trotting horse men of the country are here this week, and before the meeting is done it will be con coded that this week's events have been the greatest ever known at Lexington. Several match races may result, and it was stated to-day ihit as soon as Xancy Hanks is all right she will go against .Allerton and de feat him. It Is expected that she will be all right shortly. Allerton might possibly be beaten. B. If. Scale's yeailing colt Tony V. by "Vatican, trotted half a mile in 1:17. repeating a quarter in 35;, and was told to A. A. Bonner for $2,500. DIXIECT DID VERY WELL. Tietwecn the trots Direct paced two ex hibition miles in 2:10' and 2:10. Firt race, '-28 class, purse $1,600 G rattan 1 1 1 Alhnmbra 2 2 IMrejjo .3 3 Ijimar - .....4 6 National 5 5 Crescent C 7 4onerBor .7 i Time. 2rJ4, 222U. 254. tceond nice, lor 2-year olds, purse $500 Quickt.tcii...... ".. 1 Kert Cherry. 2 Jtcnton Wilkes 3 Basilica 4 Matrimony , 5 Abbadonne .......ti Lakcwood 7 Time. 2-27J4". 2-2S. Third race. 2:19 class, purse $1,000 Gillette 1 Kncclina 3 Cleveland S 2 Kenwood 4 Dandy 5 landy.Iim 6 Uloouifield 7 1 1 o o 5 6 6 4 7 5 4 3 3 7 lime, 2:17Ji. 2:1 ilS'i- ANOTHER BIG EVENT. Direct and Hal Pointer have been matened to trot at Columbia. Tenn., on a kite-shaped track week after nex-, for a $3,000 purse. In tense interest Is manifested in the Allerton Dclniarch match to-morrow tor $3 000. Both William'- and Dolili are confident of win ning. Betting is $1,000 Allerton, $700 Del marcli. At Woodward & Shonklin's sale 16 horses sold for $500 and over Total number sold, 29: amount of sales, $20,050; average. $G9L Jlvstic, br s.. bj Dictatoi, dam Ozone, Georjje A Singerly, Philadelphia, $1,250. Olivette, br. f., by Director, dam Irony. J. B. Creishton, Omaha, Neb., $1,075. lily colt, by William L, dam Irony, It. F. iakeman. Independence, Mo., $1,503. " Prince Middleton, 1). c, ly Princess, dam Mollie Middleton, J. C. IZvring, Baraboo, Mich., $1 too tar Wood, l. C. by Star Wilkes dam Fancy Wood, Harry Gilmore, Veisailles, Ky., fl,22. LIMA FALL BACES. Some Good Contests on the Opening Day and Special Features. Lima. Oct 14. Special The races of the Lima Driving Clubs fall meeting began here to-day and will continue until Friday. The attendance to-day was not large owing to a light rain. The track was in good con dition. The first race was a three-minute trot: purse, S400. SCMMART. Eloiz 12 11 i:mnin Wilkes 2 13 5 Flora 0 3 3 2 2 IvtK 5 3 4 3 Jubilee De .lauiucl 4 4 !i 4 Lithograph 0 C Udr Time. 2:04,. 2-3K- 2:35. 2S3',i. TiioSSd pace; pur-e $400 BUMMAKr. Duke F 4 2 111 Irish Bov 1 15 4 3 Colonel Torest 3 3 2 2 5 Fannie 1 2 4 4 5 4 Frank B 5 5 3 3 2 Time 2:23, 2:25, 2-27J, 2:2 2:39. The most interesting feature of the day's sport was the special trial of Archer "White to beat the track record of 2:1S. The horse was driven by "Waneth Grimes, the little 13-year-old daughter of Gee Grimes, but he noted badly, and was without his usual run ning mate and failed., The time made was ":3t. Ben Adams was driven to beat 2:26 anil made the mile in 2:28. Jay Girl went 10 beat 2-20, but failed, coming home in 2:32. CLOSE AT LOUISVILLE. The Fall Mcetln; at Churchill Downs Ter minates Somewhat Quietly. Lorisvii.T.K, Oct. 14. The closing day of the fall meeting of the Louisville Jockey Cluh drew the smallest crowd of the meet ing at Churchill Downs, the attendance numbering only about 2;000. First race, sclllni:, one mile, brought nine horses to the post. After considerable jockcxinnar the post the li:.R fell on a pood tta-rt, with lluceme Trowbridge Jirt. She held the lend until the Htietch was leaWied. when Ollie Menu came up with a rush and won by a neck, (lueeuic Trowhiidge second, two lengths in lront of Boro, third. Time, 1:15;. Second race, a handicap for all ajres had Fix Matters Kmscem wasiirst by a length; .Dr. Nave -econd, half a length in fiont or So1!!! Winkle third. Time, 1:53. Tl.ird rac , cii-di handicap one and one f mirth mile1 Princess l.imo and Busine-3 alternated in the lead till the stretch, when Marion C set out tor the Princess w ho H as then in tirim. Her clfort was useless, how ever, for Frinee-s T.imo won as she pleased by a leii'ith, Jlnrion C second. Business two lcmrths back. Time. 2:12'. Fourth lace, fhree-touiths mile Wads noi th won in a canter by a length. Gt-oso fceeond, Prince of Darkness third. Time, 2:12. Filth race, one and onc-ciphth miles Jaurtha won easily, Ilneneiue second, s. length in front of Bob Forvtli third. Time, 2:00. Knap McCarthy Resigns. Xw Yokk, Oct. 14. The "hoodoo" Fpell has had its enect on "Knap" McCar thy, and he has resigned his position as trainer for Sir. Withers. "Kap" would not say that the continued ill fortune of the stable had alone influenced him, but he ad mitted that he thought people tometimes fell into hard-luck streaks, and it may lie inlerred that "Knap's" trotting education tanght hi in that a battle with a "hoodoo" is hnpelo-s. McCarthy will sever his connec tion with Mr. 'Withers at the end of the season, now only a few days ofH No em ployer could have treated him better, he said, but for reasons of his own he was de termined to give up the Brookdale horses. He has not 3"et decided what he will do, but it is possible that he will continue with the gallopers in preference to the trotters. His successor at Brookdale has not j-ct been named. Tarentnm Races. The fall races of the Tarentum Driving Park Association ill take place Saturday next. There are four events on the pro cramme, viz: doctors and liverymen's race; 2:50 claf-s trot or pace; stake race, entrance, 530, and a two-mile bicycle race. Good prizes arc offered. TIio Bl English Handicap. London, Oct. 14. The principal event in sporting circles to-day was the race nt Xewmarket for the Czarewitch stakes for 3-year-olds and upward, two miles, two fur longs and .To vards. It was won by the Duke of Beaufort's 3-year-old Kagimund; A. Kilsyth's 3-year-old tedelope was sec ond, and Mr." Vincr's 5-year-old Lily of Luinlej- third. Twenty-four horses rani THE HESEBVE LIST. Flayer TVho Are on the Tabs or the National I.enjruo Clubs. "vfASHiKGTOJf, Oct. 14. Secretary N. EL Young, to-day announces that the following named players have been reserved by clubs, members of the National Lea-ue, together with such players as were reserved in former seasons, but who failed or relused to contract: Cincinnati W. P. Ehines, E. X. Crane, J. P. Harrington, T. J. Mnllane. J. W. Keenan, J. G. Iteilly, J. A McPhce, I. W. Holliday, W. A. Latham. Georgo J. Smith, L, R. Brown in?. W. K. Hallignn. Chicapo 3L J. Kittrcse. William Jlerritt, .1. P. I.uhy. A. C Gumberr, W. F. Hutchin son, X. F. Pfeffor, T. E. Bums. .1. J. Cooney, William F. Dahlen, W. It. Wilmot. James Kvnn, C. Carroll. William Shrlvcr, Thomas Vickory. G. F. Van Haltren, Hugh Duffy, Charles Farrell. Xew York W. Ewinc. A. Rusie, A. Ewlnr, R,Connor, G. F. Gore, Richard Bnckley.X. F. Clark. L. W. Whistlsr. Chailes Bassett, John W. Glasscock. Brooklvnr. jr. Ward. D. I Fontz, G. B. Pinknev,"T. J. Lovett, W. II. Tern", R. L. Cnrnthers. B Inks, T. P. Dalv, C. F. Dailoy, T. F. Kinslow. W. D. O'Brien, 31. J. Griffin, T. P. Burns, Hubert Collins. BostonJ. G. Clark-son, M. J. Kellv, C. A. Xichols, H. Sriiley, Chailes Gnnzcll, C. W. Bennett, T. Tucker, II. Lone, J. Quinn, William Xash, W. S. Brodie, R. L. Lowe, II. Storcv, D. Brouthers, Thomas Brown, R. F. Johnston, William Daly, II. Richardson, 11. J. Madden. Cleveland C Zimmcr, J. J. Doyle, O. Tebeau, D. T. Young. Ilenrv Gruhor, L.Vian, J. Shearon. E. J. McKeau, G. S. Davis, J. R. McAleer, a L. Childs, J. K. Virtue, Jesse Burkett. F. Knauss, Paul Radfoi-d, J. Strieker. Pittsburg J. Beckley, I Bierhaucr, F. G. Shiisart, John CorkhlU. E. Hnnlon, Georpe Miller, Connie JIack, M. Baldw in, J. F. Gal vin, Albert MauL Philadelphia John Clements. William Gleason, Jr., S. L. Thompson, R. G. Allen, . it. Hamilton, jomi Tnornton.t. J. Dele- nanty, r. Gray, cnaries tsper, Brown, Jerry Denny, T. J. Keel e. Willlam Jerome Park Resnlts. Jekome Park, Oct. 14. The last day's racing but one in this State was held this afternoon. The track had not dried out enough for the going to be good. First race, sweopstakes, sir furlongs The Alcina colt shot to the front in an instant after the flag fell, and made running ahead of Oragense and Reckon into the stretch. Reckon then came to tho fiont, under a Strom pull, and came away by two lengths from Rosa II who, in a whipping finish, beat Kirkover three parts of a length for place. The feature of the race was the desperate finish between Alcina and Donahue for third place. The trio finished heads apart in a hard drive. Time, 1:07?. Second rnce, sweepstakes, one mile Glen mound went out and set t(ie pace. Lamp lighter, who was second, drew awav in the stretch and won as he pleased by four lemrths from Gettysburg, w ho beat Glen mound 20 lengths for the place, lime, l:t.")J. Third race, a welter weight handicap sweepstakes. 1,400 yards Dalsyrian made all the running and won by hair a length from Castalia, who had been'at his girths all the nv. The pair fougnt out the issue between them for the last sixteenth. Dalsyrian, urged to his utmost, held the lead to tho end. Castaway outran Pagan and came with a rush as they i.eared the line, and got the place by a neck. Time, 1:24. Fourth race, farewell stakes for 3-year-old sweepstakes, with $1,230 added, C furlongs Bengal lapped by Alcalde, made the run ning to last furlong. Bengal who was then leading by half a length slued at a pool of water, and fell throwing his jockey. Steven son. hea ily to the ground. Stevenson es caped without injury. Alcalde had about shot his bolt when Bengal fell. Delusion then came to the front and staying there to the end won by a neck from Pickpocket in a whipping finish; Pickpocket beats Mars the same distance for the place. Time, l:09i. Fifth race, sweepstakes, for 3-year-olds, one mile and a sixteenth Belle of Orange and Xutbrown, heads apart, made thejrun ning until the stretch was reached. Milt Young, who had been well up all the way, then came to the front and galloped away from the others. He M-on br a length from Belle of Orange nho beat Xutbrown five lengths for the place. Time. 1:532'. Sixth race, sweepstake for all ages, seven furlongs Buteed was the favorite and proved another winner. Lepanto mads the rnnning for half a mile when Busteed wont to the front and won easily by three lengths: Watterson (-econd two lengths in front of Lepauto. Coronet was last, away behind. Time, 1:31J. leromo Park Entries. Xnw York, Oct. 14. Special Follow ing are Jerome Park entries for to-morrow: First race, six furlongs Reckon, 119; Arab, 115; Tormentor, 11.1: Sir George, 111; Kitty Van, 10S: Matagorda filly, 103; Lizzie, 03: Actor, S4; Donohue, 90; Cokena filly, 90; Fagot, SS. Second race, five furlongs Recess, For eigner, Furnish. Vernon, 113: St. Denis, 110; Grind Prix, 110; Hyncinthe, 107; Vanclnse, 107: Faux Pas colt, Kirsch, Coronet, 104; Wigwam, 101; Batsman, 98; Alliquipn. Mar mont. Fomeroy, Constantinople filly, 95. Third race, one and one-quarter miles Judge Morrow, Hi); Reckon, 107. Kingmaker, S3: Can Can, 90; Lynn, 85. Fourth race, three-fourths oTa mile York ville Belle, 127; St. Florian. 125: Dagonet, 119: Bashford. 11G: Azra, 113: Ignite, 114; Chief Jnstice. 113; Vestibule, 111: Mimi colt, 109: Lamplighter, 30S: Wall Jim, 103; Rex, lot; Lavish. 103; Silver Fox, 100; ..impost, 95; Monopolist, 93: Fleurctte, S3; Mannont, 9J; Umilta, 90; Gonzales, 90. Fifth race, mile ana a quarter Bermuda, IS-i: Strathmcath. 124; Picknicker, 123: Pcs Knra. 118; Russell. 116; Eqnitr. 115; Montana, 109: Kildeer. 105; Peter, 100; Woodcutter, 97; Kiikover, 9". Sixth race, six furlongs St. John, 105; Cyn osure, 1U3; Actor. 91; Lvnn, P3; Roqueforto 93; Donohue, 93; Happy Day, Knapsack, 83. Trotting at Tonngstown. Youxgstowx. Oct. 14. Special At a meeting of the Youngstown Driving Club to-day, the unfinished 2:.'50 trot was won by Allie Ambassador, owned by "V. L. Handey, Coshocton. Best time, 2:29. The 2:35 trot with ten starters, was won by Xavy "Wilkes, mith Harry Baldwin second. Tiest time, 2:.'il. By reason of darkness the 2:30 pace, 2:40 trot'and 3-minute trot went over until to morrow. EAIK SPOILED IT. Tho Slnjrecrs nnd tho Gjmi Prevented From rityins Their Game. Bain stopped the ball game at Liberty Park yesterday between the Pittsburg League team and the East End Gyms. The latter had just finished their half of the third inning when the contest stopped and it was not resumed, the score standing 2 to 0 in favor of the Pittsburgers. It was a pity that rain interfered, because there were indications of a very good game. The local amateur champions did exceed ingly well as far as the game proceeded. There were about 500 people present, and everybody was satisfied with the excellent work of the Gyms. Galvin pitched lor the Pittsburgs and his catcher flas Grant Briges, who was called in owing to the absence of several of the Pittsburg players. Briggs is a good catcher. Onlv one nit was made off Jeem's deliverr, that being a single by F. Barr. The latter also made a sacrifice hit, and Galvin gave two bases on balls and struck a man out. "Will Gumbert and Haller were the bat tery for the Gyros. Hanlon and Miller each made a single off Gumbert's pitching, and Gumbert gare four bases on balls in the two innings. Gumbert had two errors and Bergcr one. "Beddy" Mason was the umpire and started out very well. After the Pittsburg players left the ground they were entained to a splendid supper by 5lr. James McKnight and the Oakland "elub. A pleasant evening was spent by all. Sning for Their Salaries. Lixcolx, Oct. 14. The Lincoln base ball club imbroglio has reached the courts. Suits were filed to-day by O'Day, Cliae, Burkett, Stafford, Ehret, Jack Koive, "Wil son, Cook and Dave Bowe against P. AV. Little for 88.800. The players claim that July 1 Mr. Little purchased a half interest in the Lincoln club and agreed to assume all claims against the club and carry it through the balance of the season. The club disbanded on August 20 and the players claims all include salary for the balance of the season. EXCITING F001 BACING. The Sprinters Make Some Good Sport Down at SIcKees Rocks. The foot races promoted by P. G. Den marsh, at McKees Eocks yesterday, were in all respects successful. The attendance was good and the contests close and exciting. The betting was brisk, particularly on the 120-yard handicap. Of course the latter was the principal event. There were four heats in the 120-yard, and the winners of the heats were: J. Malnrky, AV. Lehman, Joseph Priddy and G. if. Smith. Each heat was won easily. The final was a good struggle; Malarky, 5 yards start, defeating G. H. Smith, scratch, by G inches. Joseph Priddy, 5 yards, was third, and Lehman, 5 yards, fourth. Time, 12 seconds. T. Dempsey won the 100-yard amateur race with J. AVingersonsecond. The quarter of a mile race was declared off on account of darkness. F. Krehan won the fat man's race; Frederick second and Thompson third. H0GAN MEANS BUSINESS. He Fats Up a Forfeit to Run Morrlssey, the DIcKeesport Sprinter. J. Hogan and his backers called at this office last evening and left the following business-like challenge, accompanied by -a forfeit of ?50: "Having seen Morrissey, the McKeesport sprinter, and having beentold by him that if I would leave a forfeit at The Dispatch office he would coveritandrun me alOO-yard race for $250 a side, I now put up the for feit required. I will meet him at The Dis patch office Saturday evening next at 8 o'clock to sign articles. J. Hogax." Wants to Ran Pritcliard. The following challenge from John Long, of McKeesport, was received at this office last evening. "I hereby challenge Pritch ard, of Shireoaks, to ran me a foot race of 100 vards, if he allows me four yards start, the race to be for 5100 or S150 a side. I will meet him at The DisrATCH office at a time convenient to himself to make a match." PUGILISM AT HEW ORLEANS. President Noel States That the Carroll and Slyer Battle Will Take Place. Kew Or.LEAxs, La., Oct. 14. After it was announced that President Noel had de clared the Myer-Carroll fight off because of evidence in O'Malley's possession against Carroll's character, some of the newspapers made fun ot the club for examining into the moral character of its pugilists, and sug gested some queer possibilities of such a course. The club discussed the matter freely and objected to detectives interfering with the club's affairs. A meeting of the directors was held, and it was decided not to interfere with the fight. To-dar President Noel telegraphed to Carroll to come on, and he will leave Cali iornia at once with Fitzsimmons, and will train at Bay St. Louis, ilycr was also tele graphed to, but will probably train near home. The meeting will be fixed for Tues day, December 8 or 15. Carroll's co r ing may also result in matches for Fitzsimmons and Griffin. Gould and Sullivan Matched. McKeespokt, Oct. 14. Stxcial' Dan Gould, the McKeesport sculler has accepted the challenge of John Sullivan, of Home stead, for a three mile scull race, on Satur day the 31st. The men will row on the Monongahela rirer, at Homestead, for 100 a side. The arrangements for the race are all completed and Gould will use the scull of the ex-oarsman, Thomas Bichards. General Sporting Xotes. Doc They did not win a majority of their home games. Mmc BALnwiu Intends to leave on a hunt ing excursion in Canada next week. After the club disbands Anson will start for Mexico on a hunting expedition. Haxlos made a good catch for a high fly in lert field yesterday at Liberty Park. The East End Gyms and the local League team will niee; again at Exposition Park Saturkay. Jim Corbett says he will match Jim Daly, of Philadelphia, against Peter Maher, the Irish champion. Vox dek Aire declares that he is not put ting un one dollar for the proposed Associa tion cfub at Chicago. When the money was not returned to the spectators at Liberty Park yesterday not a complaint or a murmui was heard. SriDER Kelly is reported as not anxions to meet Alf Levy, the English boatman. Tho latter has created a favorable impression among Xew York sports. The middle-weight battle between Faddy Gorman and Martin Harris, the "Black Pearl," will take place before the Pacific Athletic Club October 25. The reserved eleven of the Plttsbnrg Foot ball Club would like to arrange matchos with teams outside the League, commencing Satui day, October 17. Address Joseph Pick ard. Secretary. Ike Wkik has finally accepted Frank Steel's challenge to fight to a finish with skin gloves. The men hare signed articles, but the date and place of battle hare not as yet been announced. JOHSsr Guiffim, the Brocton feather weight, has gone to San Francisco. Ho will be under the management of Jimmy Car roll, who will arrange some good fights, to take place before tho California Athletic Club. Bob Ferguson, the prize fighter who was defeated Sunday morning by Pat Killcu. thinks that he can whip BillBradburn about as easllv as anybody. He is especially anx ious to whin Bradburn, and is willing to fight him in public or private lor $300 a side. Jim Corbett is taking excellent care of himself and is reported as being in splendid condition. Mitchell is expected to arrive in this country shortly and it will not be sur prising if ho is called upon to arrange a match with Corbett, whose desire to meet tho Englishman is still his chief aim in life. Unless Mitchell consents to a meeting with tho California!! his tour in this country is likely to prove disastrous financially. Hz. A I0C0MOIIVE EXPLODES. Eleven Men Injured, at Least Four of Them Very Seriously. St. Paul, Oct. 14. This afternoon, at South Park, just below this city, 11 men were injured, two probably fatally, by the explosion of a locomotive boiler in the Kansas City railway shops. A gang of ma chinists were working on the engine, get ting it ready for use, when the explosion occurred. The doors of the shop were torn down and the men thrown in every di rection. Those injured the worst are as follows: John J. Clancy, unmarried, little chance of recovery; John May. married, scalded about head and neck, left leg broken, in juries Terr serious; Martin McGrille, mar ried, scalded about the head and body, may recover: James Slavin, locomotive engineer, married, scalded, cut and bruised, still un conscious and perhaps injured internally. HEG0TIATI0KS WITH OEEMANY. Vague and Conflicting Rumors of a Reci procity Agreement. "Wasiiikgton, Oct 14. Prom all that can be learned the German concessions on American meat and farm products will be about 30 per cent, Germany is revising its commercialtreaties, and the reciprocity ar rangement is that the United States .will be given the same concessions that are granted farored European nations. On'rye it will be given greater advantages. A cable dispatch from Berlin says: The Xorth Gcrmaii Oazette denies that an under standing has been arrived at between Ger many and the United States by which American cereals are to be admitted to Ger many free of duty. M SECRET ORDERS. Not Even the Farmers' Alliance Is Tolerated by the Synod of THE REFORMED PBESBYTEBIANS. Veterans hj the Thousands Having a Good Time at Beading. MINOR NEWS FK01I TIIE THREE STATES SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New Castle, Oct 14. The Pittsburg Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, which has been in session here since yesterday morning, adjourned this afternoon. There were 29 delegate and ministers present, and Dr. McAllister, of Pittsburg, presided. George Edgar, of Beaver Palls, and Henry G. Poster, of Allegheny, each delivered sermons. They are theological students in their second year. Their examination was quite satis factory. Ber. J. B. "Wylie, pastor of the New Galilee (Beaver county) Church, intro duced a question that called for much dis cussion. Several members of his church are also members of the Farmers' Alliance. The Beformed Presbyterians, who are really the old-line Covenanters, are very much op posed to secret societies, and the church rules are rery strict in this respect After much talk the matter was referred to the Committee on Church Discipline. "This ereuing the Discipline Committee made their report regarding the questio-i as to whether members mar belong to the Farmers' Alliance, as follows: Your com mittee recommends that the Presbytery record its condemnation of all secret socie ties, whether arnng farmers, mechanics or any other classes, and declares against the propriety of any of our members being identified with "such secret organizations, though known as working leagues or work ingmen's associations. Inasmuch as the synod has instructed its standing committee to investigate the standing of such leagues and organizations and report upon them next year, we would-recommend that in any undetermined case the sessions await the next action of the Synod." The report was unanimously adopted. A GEATIPYING GH0WTH Reported to the Union Veteran Legion Now In Session nt Reading. Beading, Oct. 14. Special. The parade of the Union Veteran Legion in this city to-day numbered 1,200 men. This afternoon the encampment went into session and this evening there was a campfire at the Grand Opera House. An address of wel come was delirered by Mayor Merritt. The report of Adjutant General Caldwell showed 25 new encampments organized dur ing the year. The order has 103 encampments in 18 States, as follows: Pennsylvania, 50; Ohio, 17; New York, 5; Illinois,' 4; Iowa, Massa chusetts, Missouri, Indiana and New Jersey, 3 each; Wisconsin, 2; Kansas, Delaware, California, Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, "West Virgina, District of Columbia, leach. A large gain was reported in the member ship, the total now being 9,373, a clear gain of 3,547. The election of officers will take place during the Thursday morning session, and it is probable that the convention will adjourn during the afternoon. The Ladies' Auxiliary, which is also in session, is well attended. The Secretary's report showed the number of Auxiliaries to be 19, an in crease of nine since the last meeting. The membership is 514, again of 278. Braddock the Next Place of Meeting. New Castle, Oct 14. Special. The "Western Pennsylvania Christian Mission ary Society Convention, which has been in session in this city since yesterday morning, closing this evening with a sermon by Eer. Harrison Jones, of Alliance. Braddock was selected as the place for holding the next convention. Officers were elected as follows: President, Bobert S. Latimer, Pittsburg; Vice President, Joseph McCune, Braddock; Becording Secretary, J. B. Mc "Wayne, Hazelwood; Corresponding Secre tary, Mrs. H. Q. Speer, Tittsburg; Treas urer, John Kirkpatrick, Allegheny. It was resolved to ask all the Bible classes in the district to combine and raise enough money to build a church to be placed in the most needy portion of the district. During the sessions here nearly ?2,000 were raised to carry oa the work. Eighty Per Cent of the Grape Crop Killed. PlRIE, Oct. 14. Special The damage to the grape crop lying between this city and Brockton, N. Y., fromthe severe frosts of a few nights since, proves to be one of the greatest calamities of the kind that has befallen this section for a number of years. A complete canvass of the country compris ing the 3,000 acres of vineyards in Erie county and the 5,000 acres lying in the western end of New York State, verifies the estimate that CO per cent of the grape crop was still on the vines, while in many places large vineyards bad not yet employed a single grape picker. It is now established on good authority that 80 per cent of the grapes have been frosted and ruined. A Train Collision Near Bellefonte. Bellefonte, Oct. 14. Special This afternoon the 4:30 passenger train leaving this city and the Snow Shoe passenger train coming in collided near the city, demolish ing both engines and impeding "travel sev eral hours. The passengers were badly shaken up, but none seriously injured. The trainmen had not obeyed stopping orders. An investigation is being made by the rail road officials. A Flttshnreer Gobbles a Coal Plant. McKeesport, Oct. 14. Special. The extensive coal plant of Gumbert & Huey, on the Monongahela river, four miles above McKeesport, was sold by Assignee Hazlett yesterday, and brought ?60,500. The entire plant was bought by Mr. Kay, of Pittsburg, with the exception of the Gumbert resi dence, which was bought by A. Inskeep, of McKeesport, for 4,000. Every Merchant His Own Porter. "Wheeling, Oct. 14. Special The strike of the warehousemen's Union began to-day, and as the result the unwonted spec tacle is presented of dapper bookkeepers hustling barrels and boxes around, while the proprietors of the big grocery firms are driving wagons, acting as porters, etc About 150 men are out, and so far but few have been secured to take their places. liaised the l.'ypnotlo Plea. Johnstown, Oct. 14. Special At a trial of a case to-day in which a lightning rod agent attempted to collect a note fraud ulently obtained from a farmer, the rather peculiar defense was made by the farmer that some unseen influence was used upon him so that he did not know what he was doing. McKeesport Wants a Jfederal Building. McKeesport, Oct. 14. Special. Captain A. B. Campbell, President of the McKeesport Board of Trade, will open a correspondence at once for the board with Colonel Stewart, Congressman of the dis tiict, to put forward the claim of McKees port for a Government building. Tri-State Brevities. Amognsser has been struck at Stoop's Perry, which will help supply the Bearer Valley towns. A glass factory will be established at Marion, O., by two New Brighton gentlemen William and K. D. Dithridge. A little child of Ed J. Walker, at Na- rarrc, O., was burned to death Tuesday night by its clothing catching fire at the stove. An old man named Joshua Coopor, of Claridge, Westmoreland county, was struck brnfreiffht train at that point yesterday, and fatally injurod. TnE 2-yenr-old child of Levi Gaines, living nt Tannersrille, Braxton connty, W. Va., fell into an open fireplace Tuesday and wns burned to death before sho could be rescued. Thousands of vicious snakes or an un known species were said to have been found in a lynn tree by two boys at Drag Camp, AV. Va., on the Little Kanawha rirer. After killing 60 of the reptiles the bors were obliged to beat a hasty retreat. Afterward a party of lumbermen went to the den and killed GOO snakes. Mrs. Alice JIcCcxLouon attempted suicido nt Youngstown yesterday morning by tak ing laudanum, but was saved by antidotes. She formerly Hred at Kittanning, Pa., but deserted her husband, eloped with John Mc Cullough to Pittsburg, and eight months ago went to Youngstown. A cigarmaker named Charles Ueslop has been visiting the woman and tho couple wen3 to have been married the coming week. Tuesday night Heslop declared tho match off, nnd in a fit of despondency the woman attempted suicide. THE WEATHEK, ForWestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio: Light Sain, Slightly Cooler, Southerly Winds, Secerning Variable. Comparative Temperature. PITTSBURG. Oct. 14. TheTJnlted States Weather Bureau officer In this city furnishes the following: o Oct. 1U, 1S9). O O Oct.U,lS9L o o t - -- 8 AM 58 8 AM 9 s O - - - t 10 AM ... 10am ... 11 AM CO OH AM . ... s 4 s 12m 58 4 O 12 M 64 - t 2 PM 53 $ 2 PM 05 4 4 0 PM 50 A 5 PM 59 s 8 PM 52 8 PM 53 s O - 1 s s O o 0 s O s TE5IPERATURE AND RAINFALL. Maximum tem 60lRange 54 Minimum tem 42!Kalnfall , 02 Meau tem 24 1 RIVER NBJVS AND NOTES. Louisville Items The Stage or Water and the Movements of Boats. ITPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DISPATCH.; Louisville, Oct. 14. Business dull. Cool and rainy. Elver receding very 6lowly, with 10 Inches on the falls, 3 feet 2 Indies In the canal and 4 feet 3 Inches below. Pilot Sam Wood, of the Beaver, left last night for Pittsburg, to visit his family. The E. G. Kagon Is detained below Hughes' bar. Departures For Madison. Hellalre and Lee H. Brooks: Cincinnati, Congo: EvansUllc, J. J. Odd; Carrollton, Big Kanawha. What Upper Ganges Show, Allegheny Joxction Hlver 1 foot 5 Inches and falling. Cloudy and raining. Mobgantown lilver 4 re?t and stationary. Cloudy. Thermometer 62 at 4 r. it. Brownsville Blver4 feets Inches and station ary. 1 loudy. Thermometer 48 at 5 F. M. Warren Hlver stationary 0.8 below low water mark. Cool and raining. The News From Below.. Wheeling River 2 feet 10 inches and railing. Departed Allen, Parkersburg. Clear, a ST. Louis Arrived Horatio li. Wright, Mem phis. Departed Sidney Dillon, Jay Gould. Cairo. Klver rising slowly: 5 feet 8 loches. Clear and cold. New Orleans Clear and plea&ant. Arrived Jackson and tow. St. Louis. Cairo No arrivals or departures. Btver 2.4 feet and rlslnp. Cloudy and mild. Cincinnati River 4 feet 6 inches and stationary. Cloudy and rool. Gossip on the Wharf. The few river men that could be found along the wharf were all smiles when It rained yesterday, especially the packet line people. They hope there will be enough water soon so they can resume. That trade has suffered considerably from-a lack of water. The marks show S feet 10 Inches and sta tionary. The up-river packets continue doing a good business, especially the Morgantown boat. A large force of men is at work reDairinff the lower lock gate at the Davis Island Dam. which was broken some time ago by the steamer Courier. Captain Martin expects to have the work completed In a few days. The extremely low stage of the river helps considerably In the work. THE PITTSBTJBG SYNOD ADJ0UE58. A Deficit In the Missionary President! Fi nancial Acconnts Beported. Braddock, Oct. 14. Special The forty-first meeting of the Pittsburg Synod of the English Lutheran Church closed its session to-day after five days of busy work. The first work of the Synod this morning was to provide tor the number ot members that will hereafter constitute a quorum. The number was fixed at ten, proving that Eix of that number are ordained min isters. A resolution was passed that the Synod make an effort to purchase the McElvaine institute at jsew LeDanon. There is some deficit in the Missionary President's financial account, and the mat ter was committed to the Advisory Board of Home Missions. A very interesting re port on "The State of Beligion" was pre sented by Bcvs. AV. L. Culler and H. W. "Wright and adopted. Grace Church of Wil merding was voted a member of the Synod. A resolution was adopted, calling for more home mission work, and each pastor is to call the attention of his congregation to the mission field within the limits of the Pittsburg Srnod, and urge all persons to give more than their apportionment. The Committee on Resolutions offered their re port, and among the resolutions was a strong protest against the "World's Fair being open on Sunday. QUAY HAY BE SLIGHTED. ISx-Congressman Thompson Said to Be Booked for Judge Scofield's Place. "Washington, Oct. 14. Special It is reported this evening that ex-Bepresenta-tive Thompson, of Ohio, is booked by the President for the vacan seat on the bench of the Court of Claims, to succeed to Judge GlenniW. Scofield. If this be true it will be a particularly vicious slap at Senator Quay, who some "time ago urged the appoint ment of Second Comptroller Gilkeson. Thompson is supported by Senator Sher man, who, as well as the President, has reason to feel that he has suffered some what from the grip of the mailed hand of the Pennsylvania Senator. Of course,' the story so far has little bet ter foundation then mere report, and it is possibly based on a supposition that both the President and Sherman would like to do something that would seem like a suc cessful turning down of Mr. Quay. ABM0K TESTS POSTPONED. Government Officials Cannot Attend Be- cause of the Despatch Wreck. "Washington, Oct. 14. Special It was announced this afternoon that the plate armor tests appointed to come off at Indian Head, on the Potomac, would be postponed for a few days. It uas aunounced that the reasonjs that the Government officials wishing to attend the tests had no means of transportation since the wreck of the Despatch. The Government is actually without even a tugboat or a launch for official use at "Washington at this time, and will have to await the possible arriral of the Atlanta, which has been sent to look after the Despatch. "Whilethe naval officials may go to any expense in the use of a Government- ressel for use similar to that in the sail to Indian Head, they may not employ public funds in the hiring of "a private craft for the purpose. AN OLD YOUNG PERSON. XIow to Get Old and Young Again. Overwork broke him down. This applies to thousands of overworked clerks, mechanics, shop girls and others who see themselves growing thin in flesh, pale and sallow, and find themselves losing their physical strength and strong nerve. They grow weak, nervous, tire easily, hare malaria, dull-feeling head, wake tired mornings, lose their appetite, become constipated, feel mis ernble, old. They are rapidly breaking dotcn, and should use immediately the great nerve strengthencr and blood invfgorator, Dr. Greene's Nervura. It will gire a clear head, strong and steady nerves, rigorous strength of body, and restore their youthful feelings. "I had indigestion, dyspepsia, palpitation, cold feet and hands, sleepless nights, and was rerr norrous. I used Dr. Greene's Ner vura, and now bavo IS THIS YOU, OVERWORKED CLERK? no more indigestion or dyspepsia. Hynerves are strong, hare no more palpitation, no cold feet or hands. I sleep well and get up refreshed. In fact, 1 feel I am myself again, all due to Dr. Greene's Nenrnra. I am posi tive cyerybody will bo benelitedby it. CHAS. A TITTSWOKTII, 213 7th Street, Jersey City, Jf. J." N. B. .93- Dr. Greene, the successful specialist in curing all forms of nervous and chronic diseases, 35 "West Fourteenth street, New York, can be con sulted free, personally, or by letter. Call or write him about your case, or send for symp tom blank to fill out, and a letter fully ex plaining your disease, giving adrice, etc., will be returnedree. Th FIT FOR SOMETHING FIT FOR NOTHING. Are you particular about a perfect fit? The more par ticular you are the more you will appreciate the attention we give to faultless clothing. If such a thing as ntting- perfec- fit our Over- tion can be had in HOME-MADE Fall coats are as near perfection as man can make;even chronic critics cannot criticise our Box Overcoats. Every gar ment is cut by our custom cutters and made by our own custom tailors. It is for this reason that we can safely guarantee perfect fit and per fect workmanship. . The best people in town are now wear ing our own home-made Fall Overcoats. $10, $12, $15 and $18 Is an easy price for such gar ments. Every one a gem in its own sphere. Should you prefer to have one made to order we are only too glad to fill your want We have thefinest line of Overcoatings in this city. Our prices are moderate. $!8, $20, $25, For a handsome Overcoat to order, fit and workmanship warranted. Trousers, Home-Made Trousers Our stock of "fine, well-made Trousers has never been in better shape. Note our prices for first-class stock: $2, $2.50, $3, $4 and $5. Every pair a bargain. Lose no time with humbugs, but see us before you go else where. Makers of Fin& Clothing, Tailors, Hatters ani Furnishers. 954 and 956 LIBERTY- ST. Star Cornet. OCl 5 4I-TJI3 McNAUGHER & CO., Contractors for Paving Sidewalks With Cement, Brick and Fire Brick, Concreting Cellars. 43 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGILENY, PA. Curbstone furnished and sot. jiull-71-o MmMMki: NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE PEOPLE'S STORE FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURG. You pay us a visit, The visit will pay you. COMFORT, CHEERINESS, " COZINESS, CHEAPNESS -IN CARPETS! Make your homes cheery and cozy for the dull, dreary winter time. We can help yon. out by selling you Carpets at yery low prices. HERE ARE 4 SPECIALS: BEST MOQUETTES AT $1.25. The very best Moquettes that are ever turned out of the looms. Ko better quality is made. Ton pay from ?1 60 to 52 a yard for these in the ordinary way. OUR PRICE 18 91.25. Nimes Moquettes at 75c These are elegant Carpets, but not the rery finest quality. They're durable, and the designs are new and elegant. Yon usu ally pay $1 for them. Many houses make a big splurge on them at 85c, WE SELL THEM AT 75c at Who'd be without a nice carpet? Ele gant Tapestry Brussels at Wc! They're almost equal in appearance to the Body Brussels. THE PRICE IS 50c. 4x7 ft. Smyrna Rugs $5 This is the cheapest Bug of its size and quality you hare erer seen. Bright and cheerful colors; hard and durable wear. Wo hare rugs in all sizes, designs and patterns. SMYRXA RUGS FROM 50c. The Curtain Boom adjoins the Carpet Boom. When risking our Carpet Boom, don't fail to see our Curtains. YOD'LL FIND GREAT VALUES. 81, 83r85, 87 and 89 Fifth Avenue, JPITTSBJCIBeG. ocIStts HERE IS II FACT! That Fleming's Old Ex port WHISKY, Sold in full quarts at one dollar, will not only compare, but compete with any other brand sold in this market at fancy prices or more money for the same quantity. Why is it that hundreds and hundreds of people all orer this section of country and two cities, who hare used many of the higher priced whiskies sold nowadays, say that they pre fer Fleming's Old Export erery time? Simply because it is all that is claimed for it. A pure, well-aged family whisky. Old Export is sold only by JOS. FLEMING & SON, Wholesale and Retail Druggi3S!, 412 MARKET ST., COR. DIAMOND, PITTSBURG, PA. Mail and C. tended to. O. D. orders promptly at- oc4-Trssn steameks and excursions; 5 ital5Tktcall and wintek touis by tbe new passenger steamer serrice of tbe Norddeutscher Lloyd; direct fast express route to the Mediterranean. For particulars applr to MAX SCHAMBKKG & CO., 527 Smithfleld St., Pittsburg, Pa. se32-Tra AMERICAN LINE, Sailing erery Wednesday from Philadel phia and Urerpool. Passenger accommoda tions for all classes unsurpassed. Tickets sold to and from Great Britain and Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc. PETER WEIGHT & SONS, General agents, 303 Walnut st., Philadelphia. Full information can bo had of J. J. MC CORMICK, Fourth avenue and Smithfleld st. LOUIS MOESER, 016 Smithfleld street. mh8-tt-TT3 c1 lUNARD LINE-NEW TORK AND LIVER- FOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN-From Her 40. North river. Fast express mail service, umnna. October IT. S:.tt A. M.: Servla. October 2J. 10:30 A. 31.: Etruris, October 31. 5 A. r.: Auranla, Novem ber 7, 9 A. M.:Umbrla, November II, 3 P. v.: Servla, November 21, A. M. : Etroris. November 2S. 3 P. K. Cabin passage fGO and upward;accortl ln(t to location ; second cabin. . Steerage tickets to aud from all parts of Europe at very low rates. For frcljrht and pissaee apply to the rompanv s office. 4 Bowling Green. New York. V ernon II. Brown & Co., J. J. MCCORMICK. 639 and 401 Smithfleld street, Pittsburg. QC12-P -T7-HITE STAR LINE T V For Qneenstown and LIrerpooI. Royal and United States Mail steamers. TentonIr,Oct.21.8:30am,'Tentonlcv Nov.l8.7am Britannic, Oct. 23. Warn BrltannicNov. 25,8:30am Majestic. Nov. 4. 7 a mi 'Majestic. Dec. 2. 5:T0am Germanic Nor. ii.I0amGcrmanlc,Der.9,ll:30am From White Star dock, foot of West Tenth Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon rates $50 and upward. Second cabin $35 and $40 Excursion tickets on farorable terms. Steeraee, from or to old conntry. $20. White Star drafts payable on demand in all tho nnncipal banks throuehout Great Britain Apply to JOHN J. McCORMICK.639 and 401 Smithfleld St., Pittsburg, or H.MA1T LAND KERSEV, General Agent, 29 Broad wav. New York. ocl5-D ALLAN LINE KOTALMAIL STEAMSIUPS. Glasgow to Philadelphia, riA DEKRY and GALWAY. The most direct rontc from Scotland and North and Middle of Ire- 1:1"UACCOMMOtATIONS UNSURPASSED. Intermediate, J30. Steerafre, SU. e-rn-rir 1 SERVICE OF LINE S STEAMSHIPS, NEW YORK AND GLASGOW. via Londonderry, every Fortnight. Oct. 15, State of Ollrurnln. I p. M. Oct. 20. State of Nevada, 1 p. ji. S'ov. 1Z, State of Nebraska, nooj. CABIN S35 and upward. Return. JS5 and upward. Steerage. I!S. Apply to J. J. MCCORMICK. S) Smltalletd street, Pittsburg, . oct 3-D CAMPBELL & DICK, X - . .f'j ...' - . jy .jy .j&fe&ftfc. aa& . k.keL'. ji,Tlif-rfrti H'ffrf ttW if