man Me,trF&n2ii"ivmwLniwijj-ti..vi&it' IMF 'I'm i iTT1H"H'tTMirr'"iTii T "I'M1 VlillVyifflWFFTT,,'i1'lrV "'V 'rTilNtgiSHRWBBHWIffi -?3i3J!SsMa3iift&S g -'rfrtT -Tar's1 nM $w rv t it . - u , i . - jr. - V . . - ".3 . ! - Jl i-r Ik -V TB M?l dmiL' J"il T - J -r -n---1 ! 1 JTlT Jl -i " i - jr- t zir Tm r1M.N.C trr-rv - T"' m - TTi .- v r f- 6 . THE P1TTSBTIB& DISPATCH, SATPBDAY APRIL 30, 189a, f i ! i FIGHT FOR A CHURCH. Besultoftho Conflict Over the Fam ous East End Platform. SUIT AGAINST THE SECEDERS. Jndje Stowe Hears Arguments on the Title to the Property. TUB LEGAL STATUS OP LAI MEMBERS Aa argument was heard by Judpe Stowe yesterday in the case of the East End Ee formed Presbyterian congregation against Eev. O. B. Milligan, J. 3L Denholm, W. J. Barnett, "William Boss, J. C. Ewing, G. T. Denholm and T. C. Johnson. The suit is a contest for the church property, the de fendants having left the Eeformed Presby terian Church as a result of the conflict over the famous East End platform, and formed a United Presbyterian con gregation, taking possession of the church property. The plaintiffs are the members of the congregation who re mained in the Eeformed Presbyterian Church. They want possession of the prop erty and to have -the defendants restrained from interfering with them. The argument yesterday was on a demur rer filed by the defendants to the plaintiffs' 'bill, asserting that there is no ground on which to ask the interference of a court of equity and asking that the bill be dis missed. Title Tested by a Charter. Major A. JL Brown argued in behalf of the demurrer and S. Schoyer, Esq., ap peared for the plaintiffs in the suit Major Brown, In his argument, rnado a dis tinction between the congregation and the chartered corporation in which the title to the property Is vested. He said that the title Is in the lay members of the corpora tion. Under the laws of the State and the charter pranted by the couit the title is in them and not in tue General Synod, Presby tery or Session. It had been said that the names 01 the defendants had been purged from the loll o the congregation, but who purged them! They could not expel them from the corporation, the law and charter providing that the majority of the raemDers of the corporation shall govern the property, ex- S el or admit members, etc A person could e a member of the corporation without beinc a member of the religious body et al. The Svnod, Presbytery or Session had noth ing to" do witn it, the very purpose or the law being to prevent the head body of. a church obtaining control of a vast amount of propeityand becoming dansreious by rea son of such wealth and poer, as was the case in olden times in the old country. In consequence of this, the title is in the lay member of the corporation. Continuing, he said that the plaintiffs suffer no injury that requires the interfer ence of a court of equity. The purpose of the property is for use as a place of religious worship, and it is being used as such. Difference Between tlie Two Cliurche. In that usage there is nothing that can in jure or inconvenience the plaintiff's, the only difference between the United Presby terian and the Eeformed Presbyterian Churches (both are psalm singing churches) being that one exercises the right or suffrage and the other does not. As to purging the names or the defendants from the congregation that did not put them out of the corporation in the "manner pro vided by law The session could not expel or admit a member to the corporation. The trustees were under the control of the lay members of the corporation, and If the ma jority of these lay members voted to give the nse or the church property temporarily or on certain occasions to any minister, Methodist, Episcopalian, etc., he doubted it any court could restrain them. In the pres ent instance there was no disorder oi interfeience with the plaintiffs' uso of the property" and no disorder to inconvenience them. As to the only question of difference or dispute between the United Presbyterian and ltcformed Presbyterian churciies be hud no doubt that if it was left to the people of Pennsylvania the majority would tay that it was a very foolish pro ceeding lor any religious body to throw a man out because lie saa that it should be left to a man's own conscience whether he should vote or not. In conclusion Major Brown maintained that on the face of the bill the court bad no jurisdiction and he esked that it be disniisstd. The Contention Tor the Plaintiffs. Attorney Schoyer spoVo next for the plaintiffs. He said that the demuner itself practically admits the right of the plaintiffs to sign itself as the corporation, and thus acknowledges that the title is in it. VThen membeis of a corporation, he continued, re fuse to act as such or perform the duties thev should as such members, then indi vidual members have a right to appeal to court. The defendants, by tneirown acts, had ceased to be members of the congregation, and undertook to prosti tute the church to a use lor which it is not intended or' chartered. It was chartered to "worship Almighty God according to the faith, doctrine, discipline and usages of the Keformed Presbyterian Church or the United States of America." The defendants liad resigned from the K. P. Chuich and done everything to disconnect themselves with it, and they haven't the right to uso the edifice, dc otcd by the char ter to the Usages, etc, of tlie "Reformed Presbyterian Church, to worship in as a. United Presbyterian Church. There were many questions raised by tlie case which must come before the court on all the evidence and not on the de muner. Admitting one proposition made by Malor Brown, be said, the church could as easily become tho harbor of agnostics and infidels as of United Pi esbytenans, if a few lay members of the corporation so desired, oven though it was chartered as a Eeformed Presbyterian Church. In conclusion he asked that the demurrer be overruled. Judge Stowe took the papers and leserved a decision. Itf.UC CRASS for horses Is a success In "Western Pennsylvania, as proved by Cap tain Sam Brown's farm. Kead ft descrip tion In THE DISPATCH to-morrow. EixcTROCirnojf sometimes fails. Bugine never tails to kill roaches, bedbugs, etc., iu itantly. 25 cents at all dealers. Toar Special Prices That will canse the peop'e, old and voung, t swarm to our stole to-day $7, S $10 and ? 15 for men's fino suits. Ko better r oigger -election. Light or daik patterns, mixtures, plaids, plain pattern, fancys or stripes, at $:, $3, flu and $11 P. a C. C, Clothiers. Corner Grant and Diamond streets. Mes's fine silk underwear.sprinjr and sum mer weights, at James IL Aiken & Co.'s, 100 lit th avenue To-Day Bojs' All-It ool Suits, S2 SO To-dav nc Sailer & Co.'s, corner Smithfleld and Diamond streets. Don't fall to put in & guess on the Hatch. PURE WHISKIES. Kor a long period Trench Branny wi ras r lefall carded the best Jonn and was generally used. But with their improvement in quality the American Whiskies have be come the staple stimulant - The "Whiskies haudlcj and sold by Jos. Fleming & Son are strieilr pure, well aged, and are good and straight. Flemings' Old Export is one of the most excellent whiskies lion sold. Quarts, 51 each, or six ior $5. Flemings' Finch's Golden Wedding is a J ""pleasant and finished Whisky. Quarts, fk or six ior S7.50. Ik s Ten-Ycar-Old Gibson is a nat- .ped "Whisky and cannot be -. Quarts, ?L50, or six for here quoted can be had SON, :sts, Pa. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Itching Skin Humors Torturing, Disfiguring Eczemas And every species of ikhing, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted, pimply, and blotchy skin and scalp diseases are relieved in the majority of cases by $. single application, and speedily, permanently and tated surfaces, cleanses the scalp of crusts and scales, and restores the hair. CuncURA Soap, the only medicated toilet soap, is indispensable in cleansing diseased surfaces. Cuticura Resolvent, the new "blood and skin purifier and greatest of humor reme dies, cleanses the blood of all impurities, and thus removes the cause. Hence, the Cuticura Remedies cure every humor of the skin, scalp, and blood, with loss of hair. 3"How to Cuke Dissasxs of the Skin anp Blood," mailed free to any address, 64 pages, 300 Diseases, 5a Illustrations, 100 Testimonials. A book ofpnceless value to every sufferer. ,imcDRA rkmedies are sou tnrougnout toe 35c; CtmcusA Resolvent, $i. Prepared by Pimply Skin red, while rivalling in delicacy and surpassing in purity the most expensive of toilet and nursery soaps. Tke only medicated toUrt toap and the only preventive and cure of inflammation and clogging of the pores, tho cause of pimples, MarVhrads, rough, red, and oily skin, and simale humors of infants. DO YOU EAT ? FRESH, SEASONABLE GOODS. We are making a Special offer on Flour this week. Owing to the great success attending thisN special sale four weeks ago, we have decided to push it again for this week at a reduction that-defies competition, when connected with our other bargains. You take the goods, I take the risk, not you. Examine, sample and try. Remember, the goods are our property, and if you are not entirely satisfied with them you can return at my expense and get your money. If you are fair-minded, dear reader, you will have to accept this as a reasonable, proposition. , i saeks elegant Flour ? 75 6 lbs Flake Tapioca 25 6 lbs Erapofated Raspberries 100 N CO-lb pail Apple Butter (warranted pure country goods) just think of it .' 99 30-lb pail Maryland Vineyard Jelly 73 1 3-lb can black California Cherries 10 25 boxes Standard Bag Blue .. 25 7 lbs Lump Starch.... ; 25 20-lb box Boneless Codfish 1 15 1 box Bloaters (30's) 60 1 box Scaled Herring (100's) 15 10-lbkitsKo. 1 Mackerel 1 35 10 cans Salmon - . 1 00 9 cans Salmon (red, none better) 1 00 7 lbs Roasted Coffee, fresn ground 1 00 CO bars Family Soap 1 00 Weigh your goods family Scales 1 05 30 bars Soap, 5-cent size 1 00 5 lbs Tea, in all varieties. 100 3 lbs 50c Tea, in all varieties.., 1 00 OlbsRolled Oats., 25 7 lbs Dried Lima Beans 25 6 cans Concentrated Lye 25 . 1 gallon New Orleans Molasses. 29 5 lbs Currants '. 25 8 lbs White Clover Honey, pressed 1 00 Will ship this honey to any station or landing with in 300 miles of Pittsburg, freight prepaid, on receipt of. 1 25 6-foot Stepladder, "complete 98 ' 1 Clothes Horse (4 wings) 6 feet 85 2-lb can best Baking Powder in the United States for 20 6 lbs good Cooking Raisins. 25 1 lb Weyman's Tobacco 23 "1 box Mold Tobies 69 1 lb Choice Chewing Tobacco. 18 I will prepay freight to Pittsbure, Pa. Send for.the Most Complete Price List Ever Offered to the Public. FREE! FREE TO ALL. Make known you name and correct address, and we will do the rest All goods must be first-class or your money will be cheerfully refunded. JAS J. WELDON. NO. 201 MARKET STREET, COR. SECOND AYE. PITTSBURG, PA. J. B.VANDERGRIFT COAL COMPANY, Limited TELEPHONE, NO. 191. Y0UGK1DEHENY CAS AND STEAM M3-Prompt sei vice to manufacturers and Mills supplied with river sand. SPOONS GIVEN .AWAY. To show our appreciation for the patronage bestowed upon us we will for this week only present a PITrSBURO OB ALLEGHENY SOUVENIR SPOON with every pur chase of One Dollar or oyer. eiiivcxt's, COR. LIBERTY AND SMITHFIELD, AND 311 SMITHFIELD ST. economically cured by the Cuticura Remedies when the best physicians, hospitals, and all other remedies fail. No language can exaggerate the suf fering of, those, afflicted xwith these dis eases, especially of little babies, whose tender skins are literally on fire. ' CUTICURA Remedies are the greatest skin cures, blood purifiers, and humor reme dies of modern times, are absolutely pure, and agreeable to the most sensi tive, and may be used on the youngest infant and.mojt delicate invalid with gratifying and unfailing success. CuncuRA, the great skin cure, instantly allays the most intense itching, burning, and inflamma tion, permits rest and sleep, heals raw and irri wona. i"nce, uuticura, 50c.; uuncuitA ooAf, Potter Dxdc & Chemical Cosr'x, Boston, U. S. A. rough hands, painful finger ends and shapeless nails arc prevented and cured by Cuticura Soap, in comparably the greatest of skin purifiers and beautifia-J, any station within 300 miles of' COAL WHITE AND RIVER SAND. consumers generally. apl!K4-TT SOLE AGENT FOR CHEMICAL DIAMONDS, PW-TTSU NEW ADVKKTTSTIM WiW'TS. OUR TITLE CLEAR ! VISITORS to our stores these days, readily perceive how we have earned the undisputed title of leaders in Millinery. be. The best value for your money is guaranteed in all de partments. . CLOAK ATTRACTIONS. Our line of Tailor-Made REEFERS and BLAZERS has been replenished, and is not excelled anywhere for Variety, Style and Low Prices. Remember, we are never undersold. Cheviot Blazer Jackets from $1.95 to $15. Cheviot, Diagonal and Bedford Reefers, ?2.95 to ?2d WAISTS! WAISTS! , WAISTS! Come and see the immense line we carry. Prices are of the kind that will put money in your purse. Hundreds of styles to select from. Nice finished Waists, pleated back and front, 25c, 48c, 74c, 88c, Fine White Lawn Pleated Waists, 48c, 74c, 98c. Crepe Cloth and Sateen Waists, 74c, 85c, 98c. A grand new line of India Silk and Surah Waists in all the new shades. 510-518 MAKKET STREET. BARGAINS TO-DAY. EVERYBODY WELCOME. Come in and look through our immense establishment. In order to make room for our rapidly increasing trade we have leased the EN TIRE BUILDING and made extensive enlargements and improve ments. On our three floors we have now displayed, so it can be plainly seen, what is undoubtedly the finest display of IN S 1 In Pittsburg, which we sell on our easy credit plan at the same prices as others do for cash. Every new effect in Scotch and English Tweeds, Clay Worsteds, Cassimeres, Serges and Tricots. Suits, Overcoats and Pantaloons. KOEHLER'S INSTALLMENT HOUSE, 17 SIXTH STREET 17 WE NOW OCCUPY THE ENTIRE BUILDING. MERCHANT TAILORING " S3r Domestic Fabrics which we will make up in the latest style and guar antee satisfaction. " LADIES' AND MISSES' JACKETS AND CLOAKS. Watches and Jewelry. American Watches, Gold, Gold Filled and Silver, and the choicest line of Diamonds and Jewelry. rorniT without . UnLUI I SECURITY. OUR TERMS: One-third down, balance in small weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payments. KOEHLER'S INSTALLMENT HOUSE, 17 SIXTH STREET 17 3Visitors wil berfiowji through with pleasure. WE NOW OCCUPY THE ENTIRE BUILDING. T7Nn xtaninM fill Ciftirrl'iva till i T T TLfV vpti bvwiuga wt y. utmi;d iNever betore has such 3, beautuul and artistic exhibit of Ladies' Headwear been seen in Pittsburg never before has the tide of trade set so strong toward Rosenbaum & Go.'s. Busi ness in the Millinery Department this season has exceeded our most san guine expectations. - We treat customers right and never abuse the confidence they repose in us. While other firms are trying to win trade by making paltry presents or indulging in other fake schemes, we are studying hard to please our pat rons by strictly legitimate efforts. Honest; straightforward dealing has always been our motto always will Cloth Capes, handsomely trimmed, 53.95 to 125. Misses' Reefers, in greatest variety, 95c to S8.75. Special bargains in MACKINTOSHES and CAPE NEWMARKETS, in choice shades, will be offered this week. Do not forget to look at the bargains in our CORSET AND UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENTS ap2S-TT3 J ap30-43 IN NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. STEEL FENCE PICKETS Make the best and cheapest fence. This pattern Picket, in. diam eter, costs- 15c PER RUNNING. F00T.net. . Send for circular illustrating five different designs and giving instructions for building fence. For sale by all Hardware Deal- ers, Manufactured by 1 PITTSBURG. apl2-TT3 roi vR&aiMATisn ISorjT&'LUMBAGO PnTSBtrao, Pa., April 19. 1892. McKinnio & Chessman JIanuIacturing Co., Pltt8burff. Pa. Gentxemex My wife was taken with a se vere attack of Rheumatism about March 25. 1892, and the doctor In attendance said it was caused by prostration as a dras of the La Grippe which she had abont the Christinas Holidays. On Slarch 30, not being satisfied with the way the medicine she was taklnz from the doctor was acting, she seeming to rtow worse and not being able to walk without great pain, 1 asked Mr. Alex. Martin, Secre tary of the Allegheny Salt Company at Etna, Pa., to procure ror me a bottle of Bheuma cura (he being acquainted with your Mr. Chessman). I gave her the first dose at Or. x. March to, the second dose at midnlgbt,the third dose at 6 a. k. March 31, and when I went home at 8 r. v. the same day. Just 21 hours from the time she began to use Khen macura, she was walking about the room and said she had not the slightest pain. You are at liberty to nse this letter when and where you see fit. and have the thanks of myself and wife besides. I am respect rally yours, ROBERT E. RENO. We, the undersigned officers and members of the Pittsburg Salt Company, of which Mr. Reno is Secretary, desire to state that we have every reason to believe that the above facts are true and correct, or he wonld not have made such a statement. J. M. COURT NEY. JOHN A. BECK, ALEi MARTIN, W. C. TAYLOR, Price, $3 per bottle. For sale by all drug gists. M'KINNIE& CHESSMAN M'F'G CO.. 616 Penn ave., Pittsburg, Pa. apM-TTnsu OCULISTSORDERS FILLED W e have the only BYBGIASSES That will stay on the nose. PIT. JAM. lie. EYlcS EXAMINED TREE. Win. E. STIEREN, Optician, B Smithfleld street, Pittsburg, Pa. mh25-rrs REMOVED. Pror. J. T. Little has removed to 75 Sixth avenue (above Smithfleld street) sclentiflo examination of the eyes and glasses to suit all optical defects. ap5-TT3 AMDSEMENTS. DUQUESNKI Pittsburu's Leading Theater. THIS AFTERNOON AT 1:30 SH.AEP. TO-NIGHT AT EIGHT. FANNY DAVENPORT In an Elaborate Production of CLEOPATRA. Next week Modjeska. ap30 THEATRE This week. Matinees Wed. and Sat. ' NELLIE MonENRY fc IN A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS. May 2 John L. Sullivan. ap254. THE ALVIN THEATER CHABLE5 L. DAVIS... .Owner and Manager Evenings at 8:15. Only Matinee Saturday at 2. RUSSELL'S COMEDIANS, The New York Bijou Theater Home Co., and America's Dancer, ABIBt-I -GLOVER, Presenting the NEW CITY DIRECTORY RIGHT UP TO DATE. ap25-12 AUDITORIUM, ". Wednesday Evening, MA"t" 4, COLONEL ROBERT G. INGERS0LL In his celebrated lecture, SHAKESPEARE. Seats now on sale at Grand Opera House Box Office. Prices 50c, 75c, $1, $1 50. ap2MS7 GRAND OPnbRuASE. TO-NIGHT. A BREEZY TIME. Prices, 15, 25, 50, 75e. Matinee baturday. 25 and 50e. Reserved. Next week The Voodoo. ap23 TTARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY To-night and Matlneo To-day. Lnsrappearances of SAM DEVERE'S NEW COMPANY AJCD DUNNE'S ROYAL JAPANESE. t ' Monday Next, SAM T. JACK'S CREOLE BURLESQUE COMPANY. UP30-16 A COURSE OF FOUR LECTURES . ON domestic science, cooking, general Housekeeping, etc., by Mrs. E. Albert (Ellice Seiena),at Peiinsvlfiinla College lor Women. First lecture Wednesday morning. May I, nt 10 o'clock; Aamission to tho four lectures; $1 00. ap30-51 'XX R. L. Britton, T. F. Dean, propriotoisand managers. Every niternoon anu evening. LITTLE GOLDIE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAIF. Week Mav 2 'Two OJd Cronies." ," ' ap2S-lH-TThs CHOICE FLOWERS, LOW PRICE AT BEN. L. ELLIOTT'S, Telephone 1831. 88 Fifth are., acU-Tis- Between Wood ana Market its, IB jjifflM'rl H'HJJJIJLL' I ' s VJtuQWJr-m&t n Jl Wf JL FH ,m rrr) MiMct NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, KAUFMANNS' A Big Saving of Money Guaranteed on all Purchases. UNDERWEAR AND r AC For very fine brown balbrig OU San undershirts and drawers; French neck, pearl buttons. These are not genuine French balbriggan, but are sold as such by many dealers for $1. IPC For genuine 2-thread French ) balbriggan underwear, with red neck and cuff, celebrated Mau chauffee manufacture; regular price 1.25- CI- OH r Me(ncott Morgan & 3laUU Co.'s celebrated random mixed balbriggan underwear, not ob tainable anywhere below 1.50. AjT For. Conradi Friedman's , 0 celebrated lisle thread un derwear, .silk fipish front. Can't be fauna: outside of our house in this" city. $2.75 For extra fine flesh color spun silk underwear, sizes 34 to 44; sold by certain "tony ex clusive furnishers for 14.50. HIT DEPARTMEriT. PRINCE GEORGE, s n u. 13 This popular style still enjoys an immense run. It certainly is by all odds the most extensively worn Spring Hat out. Besides black we show the Prince George in Manilla, Fentre, Russet, Oyster, Beige and Tobacco. It equals any $4 or $5 hat sold. Our special Young Man's Hat, "The Adonis," at $3, is having a bigger sale than ever. Sec it. All colors. The largest assortment ever shown in Pittsburg is now ready foryour in spection and selection. GRAND ANfl nnSTLY l L Cliilflren'sStrawHats. BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST, a magnificent 766 page book, replete wjttf graphic descriptions and illustrations of frontier life, worth J3, will be given awav; with every Boy's Suit costing ?5 or more, while a regulation B3II and Bat, or Musical Ball Tosser, will be presented with everv Boy's Suit, no matter how low its price. KAUFMANNS' Fifth Ave. and AH W AT OUTING SHIRTS! I Q Q For the entirely new out $li wO ing shirt (illustrated above) with standing wide wing collar and cuffs neatly laundered and soft bosom, thus combining the acme of comfort with the height of elegance. These shirts are made of finest worsted chev iots and madras cloths. J,OU celebrated genuine linen madras outing shirts, in newest pink and blue shades, with white binding and laundered collar and cuffs; regu lar price $4. PA For the justly celebrated 4)1 lOU Manhattan outing shirts, in all colors and patterns of fine cheviot and madras cloths, laundered collar and link cuff; soft bosom; reg ular price 2.25. AQC For your choice from a large J line of strong and serviceable cheviot shirts, in light stripes and checks, warranted fast color and equal to any 50c shirts in town. GRAND GIFTS. An English Walking Cane or fine Umbrella, either with Silver handle, will be given FREE with every man's suit bought to-day. In our Cloak Department we have a limited number of those magnificent English Club and changeable. Silk Parasols left, and will give one gratis with every Lady's Wrap or Jacket of 5, or more, if bought to-day. And a very cute little Girl's Parasol will go gratis with every purchase of $3, or more, in the Children's Cloak De partment. FREE! FBEE! FREE! ' Tills beautiful Cup and Saucer, gaily dee orated, in either Carlsbad China or finest English Forcelaiu, will he given gratis with every pair of Lady's Shoos to-day. GIFTS FOR THE BOYS. Smithfleld St IjJiJjJi fESj ISi Bonll Parasols. w 3 r vsi'- s r (7 ; mi. f W J V 'Y V T i,i . . ,
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