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":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
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"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.
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NOTICE
TO LOT BUYERS.
Read the advertisement on third
page under this caption.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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HARHY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY
Tuesdav. Thursday and Satnrday.
KENNEDY'S KING LAUGH MAKERS.
Prof. J. E. Kennedy, the Mesmerist.
110 Laughs In Forty Minutes.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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AMUSEMENTS.
THEATRE
THIS WEEK, MATINEES WEDNES
DAY AND SATUBDAY,
THE CLEMENCEAU CASE.
May 10. Kate Castle ton, In "The Dazzler."
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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
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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.
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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.
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Surely the addition of a light weight suit Is
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We are making some from
ENGLISH SERGE
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half-lined or no lining at all.
WESE 3 LBS WEIGHT
And are the most comfortable garments
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have it in time
for Decoration
Day.
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Trousers from
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800 1 '
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They're made of Blue, Brown
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They look as well, fit as well and
you pay from J?io to 12 elsewhere.
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