m? LjfflNgjndOkSM &&gragSM. wjF3'i-;;r,T!'5- "l'TWT W ""?'TT' ":1HE PITTSBUKG DISPATCH, -FKIDAY;' .-MA.Y 13,' 189a THE HATCHET BURIED. Methodists Compromise as to What Their Constitution Is, and THEN SEELVE HIE WHOLE TOPIC. llie Advantage Is With the BelieTers in Lay Eepresentation. FEEEDMEN QUESTIONS TO COME UP Omaha, May 12. Bishop Joseph W. Xewman presided at the Methodist Epis - copal General Conference to-day. The roll of thV conferences was called for the offer ins of relutions and memorials. Dr. Lanahan offered a resolution, providing that the Bishops might, in following the rules already in vogue, count five years in every ten for the appointment of the itinerant ministry; that is, to permit a minister to be returned to a charge alter the lapse of five years. This is simply to make the ru'e more definite. A resolution was introduced by book agents of the Church, calling for a revision of the Church law relating to the manage ment of the publishing houses. On account of the fact that a part of the law had be come obsolete, Dr. Hunt wanted the Com mittee on the Book Concern to make the revision, and then report the action to the Conference. Dr. Neely wanted the paper referred to the Committee on Revision. It went to the Committee on the Book Concern. The VTork of the Day Is Tackled. The regular order was suspended for the purpose of resuming the discussion of con stitutional revision. Speeches were limited to ten minutes. Dr. J. F. Goucher, of Bal timore, first took the floor. He did not agree with the conclusions of the Constitu tion Commission. Dr. F. K. Bristol, of Chicago, held there is no such thing as the constitution of the General Conference apart from the constitu tion of the M. Z. Church. The Conference is the creature of the Church, not the Church the creature of the Conference. "What the Conference should do is to decide what the constitution of the Church is, and that would settle the whole question. Ap plause. "The laymen at this Conference hold their seats here by statutory enact ment," said Dr. Bristol. '"This Conference can at any time, by statutory enactment, admit equal lay representation." Ap plause. Judge Lawrence, of Ohio, said the object of this great discussion is to determine what the constitution of the Methodist Episcopal Church is. Conitltullonal Rights or laymen. He agreed with Dr. Bristol in the state ment that the constitution of the Church embraced the constitution of the General Conterence, but he held that the plan of lay representation does not depend upon statu tory enactment, for one of the Restrictive Rules had been changed constitutionally to admit the lavmen. They held their seats by constitutional right, not by statutory amendment. Dr. Kynett wanted to contradict a state ment made by Judge Lawrence, but Rev. Mr. Douglas, of Indiana, had the floor by right of priority in springing into the arena. A heated" contest followed between Dr. Kynett and several others who thought he should not allow himself to catch fire because someone had said his speech of the previous day was revolutionary. Dr. fcvnett was shut out for the time being. After a number of speeches J. H. Mur ray, of Pennsylvania, who is a lawyer with a voice that reaches away out into the ves tibule, said: I do not share in that fear which somo of my ministerial brethren linvo with rosaid to'the safety of the laymen In this body. LauKliter. We are here to stay. Ap plause. Clcrcy and Laymen In the Same Box. If our seats are in danger, the seats of the ministers are also in dancer, because there has been no legislation on this particular question since 187.2, ana tho rights of the ministers in this body rest upon exactly tho same act that tho seats of the laymen rest upon. We are with jou, brethren. Great applause. I do not hold that the act was constitutional exactly, but it is stable enough to st.iml, all the same. The plan may have lacked ome of the acts of con stitutionality, but it is a legislative enact ment, and it is a pait of our church law. It can be amended. It is capable of improve ment: all human law is. The laymen should and will bo Riven equal representation in the General Conference. Applause. When Dr. Kynett finally succeeded in se curing recognition he proceeded to a refuta tion ot the remarks that had been made the day before bv Dr. Buckley with reference to his inconsistent attitude, and he also re- Elied to the speech of Judge Lawrence, who ad characterized Dr. Kynett's opinion as being revolutionary. Dr. Kynett declared there is no such thing as the constitution of the General Conference. It is the consti tution of the M. E. Church. Ministerial Itl;ht Are Questioned. If this document is simply the constitu tion of the General Conference, then there are thousands of ministers who are not held by any constitutional enactment, because they are not members of the General Con ference. Applause. Dr. Buckley then declared ihat he has no sympathy with the statement that there is no such thing as a constitution of the Gen eral Conference. Prior to 1808, everything in the Discipline was the constitution on the Church. Since that time many root ideas had been added. Dr. Buckley again affirmed that Dr. Kynett had made state ments in the Conference of 1872 that he now contradicted. A sharp altercation between them took place. Dr. J. B. Graw, of Hew Jersey, moved the previous question, which was called. The question was the amendment offered by Dr. Bridgemont to amend the motion of the report. The amendment was tabled. Dr. Goucher offered a substitute, knock ing out nearly all of the preamble and de claring that the section of the law enacted with relation to lay representation partook of the nature of legislative enactment, but the principle was constitutional. The Whole Question Disposed Of. The substitute was adopted by an over whelming vote. Dr. Xealy sprang to his ieet and moved that the further considera tion of the report be postponed until Fri day before taking lurther action. Dr. Buckley moved a substitute to post pone the consideration of the subject indefi nitely and the report be printed in the church papers, to be reported by the com mission at the next General Conference. After a great wrangle Dr. Buckley's motion to indefinitely postpone the constitutional question was carried. Dr. Kynett called lor a TOte by orders, but it was not granted. The vote on indefinite postponement of the whole of the subject of the constitutional report stood as follows: Ayes, 233; nays, 190. The entire Conference seemed to take a deep breath of relief when this question had been thus disposed of. The following is the full text of the sub stitute for the report ot the Constitutional Commission, which was adopted by the Con ference: The Decision of the Conference. The section on the General Conference in the Discipline of 1803, as adopted by the Gen eral Conference of 1808. has the nature and force of a constitution. That section, to gether with such modifications as have been adopted since that time in acoordance with the provisions for amendment in that sec tion. Is the present constitution, and is now Included in paragraphs 55 to Oi inclusive in the Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church of 1888, excepting: First Tho change of the provisions for the calling of an extra session of the Gen eral Conference from an unanimous to a two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference; and Second That which is known at the plan of lay delegation as recommended by the General Conference of 1888 and passed by tho General Conferenoe of 1S72. This is regarded as a sort of compromise between those who hold that the plan of lay representation is not a part of the con stitution and those who hold that it is In reality. It seems a victory for the former, with the admission on their part that the principle of lay representation is in har mony with and supported by the constitu tion. Freedman Affairs to Be Considered. A resolution was introduced, favoring the amalgamation ot the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society and the Edu cational Society of the Board of Education. The Educational Society has been a separ ate organization, having the work of assist ing and supervising the entire educational work of the Church. The resolution was referred to a special committee. Another Freedmen resolution came float ing in, declaring that the expenditures and debt of the organization has largely in creased during the past four years, despite the fact that the receipts had also greatly increased, and the work done has not shown a corresponding increase, especially among the colored people of the Sonth. An in vestigation and report of the causes was demanded. Referred to the Freedman's Aid Committee. The Conference then adjourned. AN advertiser writes: "Please, stop raj adlet rooms rented." One small advertise ment In the Cent a Tfora Columns of THE DISPATCH did this. Thieves Work the Hotel Wilbert. Robbers were successful in working the Hotel "Wilbert, at Shiloh and Sycamore streets, ML "Washington, late "Wednesday night. A very fine carpet, valued at $75, which was rolled up and lying on a porch, was among the articles taken. GREAT SUITS. The Ones We Are Selling at 810 Each. They are the prize winners of the season our great line of $10 men's suits. You can't match them elsewhere under $18 to $20. We have set the town talking ana the money savers to thinking with our $10 men's suit sale. No other clothier can produce a lino to equal it. Light spring patterns in checks, plaids, broken lines and cords In tho selec tion. New blues, the bluish grays, tans, browns, Oxfords, plain black cheviots and fancy cassimeres all at $10 each. Also silk mixtures, corkscrews, bannockburns, tweeds and worsteds, $10 each, worth $18 to $'J0. Now is your chance: it's follv to waste such an opportunity as this is. Callandseeourgreat $10 men's suits. Notice Free tickets to the circus. To Barnum's Circus Free I Free t Present this coupon at our cashier's desk and you will get a'free ticket to Barnum's'circus, good for May 16 or 17, on a purchase of $10 worth or over in any department. Cut this out. P. C.C.C. r. C. C. C Clothiers, cor. Grant and mond stieets. Dia- Fconomy and Quality. In Minnehaha flour quality has reached its highest perfection; flour cannot be made finer. Yet, owing to its great strength, the quantitv of bread made from it is so much larger than from winter wheat flour that in the end it is cheaper. Try it once and make comparison. MP A QUAinxn of a million barrels Is the ca pacity of the Iron City Brewing Company, an undeniable tribute to its superiority, purity and lefreshlng qualties. Mailed Free. Our new 50-page catalogue and price list of fine groceries sent to anv address. Miller Bros., 182 Federal St., Allegheny. WALL PAPER. Closing Out Sale. Entire stock to be closed out within CO days regardless of cost. Greatest bargains In the city. Pittsbubo Wall Pater Co. 821 Penn avenue. Three Special Bargains, Two cases 44 serge suiting at SKc c per yard, former prlco 12Kcj 100 pieces Ui and!8o " "a tines reduced to 7c per yard, to close: 60 pieces new homespun suiting, 10c per yard, worth 15c. H. J. Lvscn's, wfsu 418440 Market sti cet. Now Is the time to purify your blood and fortify your system against the debilitating effects of spring weather. At no other season is the bitter taste in the mouth moie prominent, the breath so offensive, the diowsy dizziness so fiequent. or that tired feeling so preva lent. Hood's Sarsaparllla is Just the medi cine to build up tho system, purify theblood, cure biliousness and headache, overcome that tired feeling and create a good appe tite. Bemember Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Where other preparations fail. It possesses merit Peculiar to Itself. Try it. HOOD'S ILLS Cure all Liver Ills, Jaun. dice, sick h(adache, biliousness, sour stomach, nausea. We own columns of space in the best papers within shop ping distance of Pittsburg, and offer advertisers the benefit of our wholesale rates. REMINGTON BROS., Newspaper Advertising, Pittsburg, Pa. Telephone No. 1484. apll-Mw NOTICE TO LOT BUYERS. Read the advertisement on third page under this caption. myltGi PATPNTQ o.d. letis. r M I C II I O. 131 Fifth av. (next Leader), 20 years solicitor. Pittsburg, Pa. NEW SEHOLDCREDITCQ. IN OUR NEW QUARTERS, 414 WOOD STREET. 414 OUT OF THE ASHES Has arisen a beautiful store, laden with everything that appeals to the good taste of the thrifty housekeeper, and at such low prices and easy terms to make pretty, durable housefurnishings within the reach of all $15 See the Wonderful Chamber Suit $5. $12 See the pretty Oak Wardrobe $12. $30 See the stylish Tapestry Parlor Suit $30. See the Rattling Bargains in Carpet Department ALL ON THE VERY EASY PAYMENT PLAN. SEHOLDCREDITCQ. IN OUR NEW QUARTERS, 414 WOOD STREET. 414 ALWAYS THE LEADING 50c. 50c. 50c. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED 100 Pieces of PMVirtnM Mings Direct from the foreign manufacturer at an ENORMOUS SACRIFICE. These goods are 42 INCHES WIDE and ALL PURE WOOL. ACTUAL VALUE $1 TO Ji-So PER YARD. OUR PRICE 50c. This is an opportunity which can seldom or never again be repeated. We invite inspection. DOUGLAS & MACKIE, 151. 153 AND 155 FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY. Tnvl3-ifwir AMUSEMENTS, ALLEGHENY. TWO DATS ONLY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, IJLJir 16 & 17, AT EXPOSITION PARK. GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. In Mighty Union with Imre Kiralfy'a COLUMBUS And the discovery of America. Produced upon a scale of splendor and magnificence utterly un paralleled, with 1.200 characters in the cast. All seen at one time, in three rings, two elevated stages, on the racing track, and the gigantic spec tacle stage 459 feet long. SURPASSINGLY SPLENDID BALLET. With actually M0 beautiful dancers. ?L VJ&zsBSL pi- t - 1 COLUMBUS fMIWttPOSSCSS'CH - new woold I MAGNIFICENT TRIUMPHAL PAGEANTS. fehlDs In motion, battles, sieges, combats. Feidlnand and Isabella's Brilliant Court. Vo; oon the ocean and landing of Columbus. TRIUMPHAL RECEPTION IN BARCELONA. Presented witli a wealth of costumes, scenery, pageants, tableaux, dancers, actors, acrobats, music, songs, soldiers, knights and wild beasts and horses UPON THE LARGEST STAGE AND IN THE BIGGEST TENTS EVER MADE. Besides Elevated Stage Performances, 3 Circus Companies in S Rings, Desperate Races on a M mile Track. Great Aerial Displays. 100 CIRCUS ACTS BY 10) PERFORMERS. Hosts of the Funniest Clowns. 400 Horses, 40 Ponies. 100 Trained Animals. Circus, Hippodrome. Illusions, 2 Menageries, Museum. 1 Herds of Elephants, 2 Droves of Camels. Capital invested. 500, 000. Dally expenses,t7, 800. P. T. BARNUM J and Equal Owners. 3. A. BAILEY , ) Two Performances Daily at 2 and 8 P. M. Doors Open an Hour Earlier. ADMISSION TO ALL. 50 CENTS. CHILDREN UNDER 9 YEARS. 25 CENTS, Reserved Seats at regular price and admission tickets at nsual advance at H. P. ECKlsB & CO'S PIANO STOKE, a jcii in avenue. Buperb new million dollar free street parade, with elegant and living tableaux, each cniriottemn; eomnuta stnrv. at 9 o'clock A. If., on MONDA tf complete story, at 9 o'clock A. M., on MONDA Route as follows: South ave. to Allegheny av. WnumiT rthlo st.. Federal St. Isabella st. Seventh St.. Liberty St., SmlthneldsL. Water St., Wood St., Third av., Market St., Sixth St., Robin son St., Church av.. Union av.. Ohio su. Federal St., Lacock St. to Exposition Grounds. Cheap ex cursion rates from all points. my4-7S-wrsu HARHY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY Tuesdav. Thursday and Satnrday. KENNEDY'S KING LAUGH MAKERS. Prof. J. E. Kennedy, the Mesmerist. 110 Laughs In Forty Minutes. ADVERTISEMENTS. :o:- CASH OR CREDIT HOUSE. myll-GO-TVg AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE THIS WEEK, MATINEES WEDNES DAY AND SATUBDAY, THE CLEMENCEAU CASE. May 10. Kate Castle ton, In "The Dazzler." my9-21 THE ALVIN THEATER CHAELESJj. DAVIS... .Owner and Manager To-night and during this week, CHAKLES rilOHMAN'S COMEDIANS WILKINSON'S WIDOWS. Roars! ShoutsI Screams! Yells! Only Matinee Satniday at 2 r. w. Nest week Kate Clazton and Charles A. Stevens In "The Two Orphans." my9 28 GRAND OPERA HOUSE. -TO-NIGHT THE FIRE PATROL. Prices 15c, 25c, 50c, 75c. Matinee Saturday. 25c-S0o Reserved. Next Week THE COUNTY FA1B. myl2 HARRIS' THEATER MRS. P. HARRIS, R. L. Britton, T. T. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Every afternoon andevenlng. Mailatide Clarke In DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. Week May 16 The Merry Cobblor. mylJ riljim i UJW.' IMITATORS AND BRAIN-STEALEHS Seem to find room In the community, so we have introduced a cage for them. For the benefit of the public and a few numb-skulls who coby our "ads" In toto, I would state that I am the first Jeweler In America to reduce the price of watch repairing as fol lows: Main Springs, . 50 cents. New Jewels, . .50 cents. Case Springs, . 50 cents. Watches Cleaned, 50 cents. All work done by lady watchmakers, and warranted. Et. E. AROSC, Jeweler, 65 IMBrrVHC JVVJB. Monkeys, please copy this "ad." mys-xwrsu J "ill'1 ' " 1 iULLL" " !h NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE WARM WEATHER Is with us. Surely the addition of a light weight suit Is an absolute necessity. We are making some from ENGLISH SERGE la the Single-breasted Long Roll Saok Style, half-lined or no lining at all. WESE 3 LBS WEIGHT And are the most comfortable garments (next to the primitive fig leaf that are worn during the Dog Days. Call and leave your order; have it in time for Decoration Day. Suits from $20.00. Trousers from $5.00. To order. tcotfj. 400 9xaalttoJElell Street. myll-2-w CARPETS, WALL PAPER. 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Flannel Suits; warranted not to fade; $3 SUITS ST U and Black Cheviots, well trimmed and j IN , BARGAINS SEE OUR BLACK CHEVIOT SUITS AT $6.00 wear as well as any suits for which Sizes run from 14 to 19. 3,000 pairs, sizes 4 to 14, made of good woolen brown Cheviots and Bedford Cords, worth from 75c to $1, will go at 25c HEINZ'; PICKLES PRESERVES, KETCHUP SAUCES, Etc., Have been the standard for purity and flavor for nearly a quarter of a century. Their quality never varies, except to improve. JTHET RECEIVE FIRST MEDALS AND HIGHEST AWARDS wherever ex-hibited. 4 t-M-M, -.tM.4w i. && wtm-jmSuif & a 1 ' 1 - .C .. . ........ '.. . .. . 1 . .,..... . mkbMmi&iimK . , . J .. ... - ... J.- vilt ,... A n ., . ' I , 1 v.' Kie It I. ... : . -T r- .4-" 1, (v.- f j . ... vv , .r -JL.,J tt'. .. -. -- 'JV H. . . . .. , i. w,iJ 2 ... r.w . . "
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