JSgEiPSisafiiasgH mm gtSW wn JM B -V THE FTITSBUKG DISPATCH, THURSDAY, MAT 19, 189a THE FIYE-YEAR LIMIT Of Methodist Pastorates Will Prob ably Be Abolished To-Day. A MAJORITY EEPORT FAVORS IT. Balloting for Officers Still rroceedings. Intersperses THREE ADTOCATE EDITORS CHOSEN Omaha, May 18. Bishop Foster was in the chair to-day at the Methodist Episcopal General Conference. The special order of the day was the discussion of the time limit question. The Conference received the fraternal del egates from the Independent Methodist Church, one of whom, Hon. Charles Baker, of Baltimore, read an address. A resolu tion was adopted expressing satisfaction on the efforts of the fraternal delegates from the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Independent Methodist Church, and ex pressing hope that in the near future all branches of the great Methodist Church Would become one body. Bishop Foss presented a minute which the Bishops desired the Conference to adopt. The resolution expressed great satisfaction at the fact that the American people, and especially the Methodist brethren, had liberally replied in relieving the Eussian sufferers. The Bishops hoped the good work would continue, and that the famine Btricken people of Russia would be rescued from the perils of famine by the swift-sailing messengers carrying provisions from America. Some Candidates Have Walkovers. After a long dispute as to the order of business the Conference took up the election of a Secretary for the Sunday School and Tract Society. J. L. Hurlbut,the incumbent during the past year, was the only man nominated. The election of an editor tor the Methodist Eaitto was taken up. J. "W. Mendenhall, the present editor, was, like wise, the one nominee. The special order was then taken up. It was the report of the Itinerary Committee proposing to strike out that section in the discipline providing for the five-year limit of the rjastorate, and to allow the Bishops the option of sending a minister back to the same chanreryear after year.if expedient. Dr. Arthur Edwards, of Chicago, editor of the Sorthvxstern Christian Advocate, favored abol ishing the five-year limit. It was held, he said, by some that this would abolish itin erancy. It would do no such thing. Every pastorate would cease at the end of every year, just as they do now. This would simply give the Bishops and Presiding Elders power to keep men in those places where they coald be of the greatest benefit to the Church, and it would entirely re move the apparent claim of the pastors tipon the right to be kept in the same place for five years. Two Popular Editors Retained. Now came the election of an editor for the Christian Advocate, of Ifew York, the itinerancy debate being temporarily inter rupted. Bev. Dr. Mains, of the New York East Conference, nominated J. M. Buckley, who has been editor of this, the chief paper of the church, for 12 years. "When the ap plause subsided, liisnop Jboster asked, Am I to understand this is to be the unanimous nomination of the Conference?" '"Yes, ves." shouted a score of delegates. If the rules of the Conference had permitted, Dr. Buckley would have been elected by a rising vote, but the rules were carried out and a ballot was taken. Rev. H. M. Moore was nominated for the editorship of the Western Christian Advocate, of Cincinnati. His nomination aroused al most as much enthusiasm as that caused by Dr. Bnckley for the New York editorship. Dr. Moore had been the special champion of the women in the great discussions that have been waged in the Church for several J-ears upon the admission of women as dele pates to the General Conference? After the ballot was taken the tellers retired, and the report of the Committee on Itinerancy re garding the time limit was again taken up. An Enthusiastic Speaker Guyed. Rev. Mr. Ackerman, of Tennessee, made some lively thrusts at the Presiding Elders and Bishops The Conference guyed him, crying, "Louder,- when he was yelling at the top of his voice. A minority report from the committee was presented, opposing the abolishing of the present limit, five years. Dr. Caswell, of Southern California, was in favor of the majority report. He held that the needs of the church and the judgment of the Bishops and Presiding Elders should decide upon the appointments, and not almanacs. "What would the country have thought of Presi dent Lincoln if he had removed Grant at the end of the second year of the war and placed somebody else at the head on ac count of some trivial rule that called for a change? Such an action as that would have been just about as wise as the present method of removing Methodist ministers at the end of every five years without regard to the condition of the .work they were doing. He believed in keeping men in the places where they could do the most good, regardless of the number of years. He liked the idea of life pastorates. Dr. Edwards Still In the Sanctum. The election of an editor for the North vxstem Christian Advocate came next The nominees were Dr. Arthur Edwards and Dr. E. D. "Whitlock. Dr. Edwards has been the editor for 20 years. After the ballot v as taken the tellers retired. The results of the ballots on the New York and "VVest ern editorships and on the Tract Society secretaryship were the same as the nomina tions indicated. It is generally conceded that Dr. Arthur Edwards has been elected editor of the Northwestern Advocate, although official announcement will not be made un til to-morrow moraine. The Conference adjourned for the day. BISHOPS ABE OBDAIHED. The Doings of the A. M. K. ZIon Con ference. A great deal of the time yesterday morn ing in the A M. E. Zion Conference was spent discussing the subject of lynching. The following delegates to meet a similar committee from the Philadelphia Conference on Friday in Harrisburg and determine on a basis of union were appointed. Bishops C. R. Harris, a C. Petty, A Watters, Rev. J. C. Price, Rev. TV". H. Goler, Rev. N. J. Green, Dr. F. M. Jacobs, Rev. G. "W. Only, Rev. A J. Warner, Rev. F. Killings worth, Dr. E. H. Curry and Hon. John C. Dancy. . Last night's session was devoted to the ordination ot the two Bishops-elect, Rev. Dr. J. C. Clinton, of South Carolina, and Rev. Dr. A "Walters, pf New York. A large number were present and the church was crowded. The devotional exercises were conducted by Bishop' Lomax. At the conclusion Bishop J. J. Moore preached the ordination sermon. Following the sermon the ordination cere mony took place. It was. conducted by Bishop Moore, the senior Bishop, assisted by the other Bishops and Presiding Elders. Each Bishop and Elder placed his hands on the heads of the candidates, and the "Gloria in Excelsis" was repeated by Bishop Moore. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS AMAAAMWtfWWWiwWMW GREAT SALE -OF We Send Free by mail to any woman a beautifully illustrated book, containing over 90 pages of most important infor mation about all forms of female complaints. No woman should live without a copy of "Guide to Health and Etiquette," byLydiaE-Pinkham. Thousands of women have been benefited by Mrs. Pinkham's advics after all other medical treatment had failed. Send 2 two-cent stamps to cover postage and packing, when you write for the book. Address LYDIA E. PINKHAM MED. CO., Lynn, Mas. Apollinaris "By far the most agreeable of all the Mineral Waters as a beverage for the table, whether drank alone or mixed with claret, sherry or champagne." FORDYCE BARKER, M.D, PROFESSOR IN BELLEVUE HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NEW YORK, &c. The personal discomfort and the worry ot a constant cough, and the soreness of lungs and throat which usually attend it, are all remedied by Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant, a safe medicine for'pulmonary disorders and throat affections. Absolutely the Best. "I never hesitate to recommend Chamber lain's Cough Remedy as absolutely the best," says Mr. F. B. Kemp, assistant busi ness manager of the Yopngstown, O., Daily Telegram, one of the most influential and Taluable newspapers in the Buckeye State. Mr. Kemp also says: "I have fonnd it a certain cure lor the cough usually following an attack of the grippe, and always keep a bottle of it in the house." CO cent bottles for sale by druggists. ttsu Special Valnes in White Lawn WaUts For ladles In hemstitched and embroidered, white aid colored embroidery. Our $1, Jl $125, $160 and $2 qualities are vonderful Taloes and perfect fitting. A G. CiXPBELL & Sos, 27 Fifth avenue. IjuIUb, Vl.lt Sailer & Co. To-day. Children's all-wool suits v'sizes 4 to :t) goat$2 CrOonlj. They'ie worth $1. Cor ner Smithfleld and Diamond streets, tub Bargains In Wall Paper. Grea clearance sale of this season's fine goods, ffx H. AiiEif, 517 Wood street, near Fifth ave aue. Who would not give 25 cents to free tbelr bouse from roaches, bedbugs, etc? Biglne will do It without a doubt. Bargains In wall paper at 603 JIarkot st entire stock must be cleaned out before July first. tts Mrraurci Awkiuos Sae green, warranted not to run, at Mamaux & Son's, 1539 Fenu avenue. TeL 1972. Than SHORT LENGTHS -OF CARPETS. Some Pieces Long Enough to Cover Any Room. Our sales this spring have been extraordinarily large, and the .short pieces have piled up to such an ex tent that we have decided to make a SACRIFICE SALE And CLEAR THEM ALL OUT. The sale will begin Monday morn ing, May 16, and continue during the week. If you want a Carpet for LESS THAN HALF What it would cost cut from a full roll of same goods, come in and suit yourself from these short lengths. Every grade of Carpets is in cluded in this sale. Read the items: 100 pieces Moquette and Axmin ster Carpets, 15 to 40 yards long, at 75c and $1 a yard goods that are selling at $1.25 and $2 everyday. A lot of short length Moquette Stair Carpets of best grade at $1 a yard. Best quality Velvet Carpet, in 15 to 30-yard lengths, at 75c a yard same goods are selling at $1.40 every where. 200 pieces Body Brussels Carpet, in 5 to 50-yard lengths, at 50c to 80c a yard, worth $1.25 to 1.50. A lot of short lengths Body Brus sels Stair Carpet at 75 c a yard, worth $1.40. Soo,pieces Tapestry Brussels, 10 to 50-yard lengths, at 65c a yard. These are lo-wire Roxburys and sell at 90c. 400 pieces Ingrain Carpet, 18 to 30-yard lengths, at 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 45c and Mo a yard 50 per cent less than regular prices. A large lot of short-length 3-Plys at 62)4 cents a yard. 200 best qnalitv Smyrna Rugs, always sold at $7, will go'for H 60 during this sale. 100 pieces Cocoa Matting, 1 to 4-yard lengths, at 10c to 40c a yard. 1,000 short lengths Moquette, Body Brus sels and Tapestry Brussels Carpets, suitable for hearth rugs, front of washstands or at doors, at 10c to 75c per piece. These we put at less than one-third their value. We also have a lot of full rolls of differ ent grades of Carpets, which will not be duplicated, and place them on sale at greatly reduced prices. Aik to see them. EDWARD GR0ETZINGER 627 AND 629 PENN AVE. myl5-Trssu lit under- Mex'b medium and llghtwe wear. , Jakes II. Aiexn & Co., 100 Flffli avenue. IN OXTR NEW QUARTERS, 414 WOOD STREET 414. F M MS. $15-CHAMBER SUITS $15. $30 PARLOR SUITS $30. $12 WARDROBES $12. $15 SIDEBOARDS $15. $20.00 FOLDING BEDS $20.00. $6 CUPBOARDS $6. $4.50-EXTENSION TABLE $4.50. $8 REFRIGERATORS $8. $6.00 BABY COACHES- $6.00. 75c BRUSSELS CARPETS 75c. . 25c INGRAIN CARPETS 25c. $1.50 ODD ROCKERS $1.50. - NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. uiriAniwjjr(?. idp nr my MmmLJW PP vji cvi FOR Rheumatism Gout Lumbago Columbus, O., Jan. 7, 1892. JIcKlnnie ft Chessman Mfg. Co., Pittsburg, Fa.: Gxim.zVxir I have for years toeen subject to gout, and have bad great difficulty in se curing remedies to relieve me of the intense suffering inflicted. Beconcly when attacked by it I used "Bhenmaoura." The first dose gave relief, and bIx doses cured. I consider "Rhenmacura" a most effectual remedy for gout. Respectfully, S. K. DONAVIN. Dem. State Central Committee. We will give $5,000 to any one who will prove that our testimonials are not genuine. Price $3 per bottle. For sale by all drug slsts. M'KIHRIE & CHESSMAN MT6C0., 61$ Penn ave., Pittsburg. Pa. myl5-TTsu IN CALLING PUBLIC ATTENTION To our stock of whiskies, brandies and wines from time to time, we much prefer that they would sell on their own merits rather than from any un seemly, unreasonable or doubtful claims made by us. We place none for sale but the very best and purest money will buy. All of our whiskies and ' wines ar.e sufficiently and per fectly matured before we offer them for sale. Our Old Export Whisky is recog nized as a very superior family whisky; quarts $i, or 6 for 5. Our California Wines have been found pure in every particular, and are becoming very essential and pop ular. They are up to the standard. Pull quarts, 50c; or $5 per dozen. When you want a good Port, Sherry or Catawba give us a call. JOS. FLEMING & SON, Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 112 Market St., cor. Diamond, Pittsburg, Pa. my8rs8u BUY TOUR 8PECTALCES XT Tin Reliable Ojptiolem. .Eyes Jiiaininoa 1 reo. &KiBkw - XjDkkTNA Artificial Eyes Inserted. OPTICIAN, iSSiiTHST J. DIAMOND," de29-rrau PHOF. LITTLE, 73 Sixth av., Is the only Graduate Optician in the city. His system assures perfection both in lenses ana frames. myS-rrs dfo Wallace Optical Co., MANTJPAOTUErNG OPTICIAN, 624 PENIM AVEMUE, GW3 Our fin seeing and reading elusaes com bined ate the most satisfactory ever worn. Indispensable for home, office, public enter tainments and shopping. ap21-TTSU OCULISTS' ORDERS FILLED We have the only BTEOLASSSS That will stay on the nose. OFO nT.JiN.HM. EYES EXAMINED FKEE. Wm. E. STIEREN, Optician, Eli Smithfleld street, Pittsburg'Fa. mh25-Trs AMCSEMENTS. GRAND OPERA HOUSE NEXT WEEK, First appearance in Pittsburg of Miss Julia Mnrlnwfi OUSE EA5IESTTERMS. LOWEST PRICES. 1 c c 4I4-W00D STREET 4(4. Fhanlx-Xake, BUcn From the Aahea. Pittsburg's Leading Cash and Credit House. myl7-42 tt ; Supported by an American Company In the following list of plays: Monday eve. and Sat.mat..AS YOU LIKE1T Tuesday and Friday INGOMAE Wed'sday...MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Thursday KOMEO AND JULIET Saturday evening TWELFTH NIGHT Prices, 15o, 35o, BOc, 75c, $1, $1 60. Scats now on sale. my 194$ tJZLLo THEATRE This Week, Matinees Wednesday & Saturday, KATE CASTLETON IN THE DAZZLER. May2SDLang& Rising in "Tangled Up." mylS-10 THE ALVIN THEATER CHABLES Zi. DAVIS... .Owner and Manager Every Evening at 8.15. Matinee Saturday Only. KATE CLAXTON and CHABLES A. STEVENSON, In a Grand Production of "THE TWO ORPHANS." Next week C.B. Jefferson, Klaw & Erlang eis new comedy, "The Prodigal Father" my!6-U GRAND hoeues NEIL BURGESS' THE COUNTY FAIR. TO-NIGHT Prices 15, 25, 60.76c. Matinee Satmday, 25, AOc RftQfinf fid Next Week Julia Marlowe" In Repertoire. myl9 HARRIS' THEATER-MRS. P. HARRIS. R. L. Blitton, T. F. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Every afternoon and even ing. John R. Cumpson in the Musical Com edy Drama, THE MERRY COBBLER. Week May 2S Lester's Big Specialty Show. myl7-84-TTS HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY To-night, Mntinees Taei , Thnrs. and Sat. FLYNN 4 SHERIDAN'S CITY SPORTS BURLESQUE COMPANY. 50 ARTISTS-50 finee-ltow, or the Destruction of a Home. my!5-B9 CHOICE FLOWERS, LOW PRICE AT BEN. L. ELLIOTT'S, f Telephone 183k SS Fifth avel, pS1-tt Between Woodand Market Ms. HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. KAUFM ANNS' COLOSSAL HOUSEFURNISHIIMG SUPPLY DEPOT Comes forward this week with the following matchless bargains in Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Hardware, Etc. A big saving of money guaranteed to every customer. GREAT SALE OF DINNER STS. CC En "or a eaut' English Porcelain Dinner Set of 112 pieces, 4)UsDU handsomely decorated; new shapes; regular price, 10.50 CIO Cil or very ne anc ost extluisite Porcelain Dinner Set of 1 1 2 3ibiOU pieces; artistic decorations filled in with delicate colors; regular price, $18. CQ or a Genuine Carlsbad Transparent China Dinner Set of 102 31 0 pieces; latest novelties in decorations and shapes; 6 different patterns; regular price, S35. TflH ITT QE"T"Qi This lot just closed out from a wel1 known I UlLtL I OH I O I pottery for half price. You get the bene fit; 200 excellent 10-piece Toilet Sets; decorated in assorted patterns; new shapes, worth 3.50, at only 1.90. BABY CARRIAGES. CI fl or as Prettv anc gracefully 4)lU designed Baby Carriage as any mother could wish for; it is up holstered throughout with fine plush, has satin parasol, hardwood gearing and steel wheels; regular price $ 15. I n Cn -"uvs a most rnagnm lOkOU cent Baby Carriage, upholstered throughout with fine silk plush; satin parasol with silk lace edge; regular price $18. HraowH9 fC For an extra large I j and substantial feather duster; regular price 50c. 5c For your choice from a lot of fine Bath Sponges or large size cleaning sponges; regular price 15c and 20c. jKfoTT"'.' j'.'.'.'.'.l'.'.'j; IOCS For a very b stantiil "Washboard made of heaviest zinc and kiln-dried lumber; regular price 25c. IQC lor a large and hand 00 some China Cuspi dor; regular price, 60c. 25 For first-class, large-size C Horse Brush; full, all- leather back; very strong; regular price, 50c. REFRIGERATORS. For the celebrated "White Mount ain" Refrigerator best in the land cleanest, most convenient and freatest ice economizers. They are made of iln-dry, hardwood lumber; are zinc-lined and charcoal filled, and have patent locks and cas tors; better than any $ 10 refrigerator offered. hot the celebrated "White .Mount ain" Ice Chest, made in exactly the same manner as above Befritreratar: regular price $7. $4.95 5C For a good size, soft, first quality Chamois Skin; regular price, ioc. fjsllffc IZ51I1 1 TD QC For the best, solid, tem 0 pered Awl and Tool Com bination; 10 different tools and hard wood socket handle; regular price, 75c. 27 C For Agate or Granite Roast ing Pan; regular price, 70c. CI Ik fi or extra Qfty very 4)1.40 durable Gas Stoves; clean and simple; best kind made; regular price, JS2.50. QftC For Agate or Granite Tea l3U pot; one quart size; regular price, 80c. Bill 38' iC For Agate or Granite t-onee rot; one quart size; regu lar price, $1. 30' C For Agate or Granite Berlin Sauce Pan or Kettle; two quart size, reg. price, 80c. For the cele brated "Tom Thumb" Oil Stove with lamp combination; solid Iron base; excels all other makes: regu lar price $1 50. JL-, I fa-M. Vfti I urWu ill 25C For the best hardwood ad justable win dow screen; will fit any window ; pure steel string; finest wire cloth; re?, price 63a QrC For a pure, tempered steel,' J5) 26-inch Cross-Cut Saw; warranted as good as Diston's; reg price, $ 2. 40 C For Agate or Gran ite Windsor Kettle; S quart size; reg ular pr ice, S1.05. 66' C For Agate or uranite Dish Pan; 17 quart size: regu lar price, $ 1. 75. TRUNK 1 T DEFHmilERT Is enjoying a brisk tr?de at present. Present and prospective tourists, in need of trunks, are increasing daily, and our low prices are doing the rest. Read on: Si. 98 For good Crystal Covered Trunks, with iron bottom, very strong trimmings and first-class lock; sold everywhere for S3. 50. $4. For extra strong and fine Crystal Covered Trunks, full finished; all sizes, from 30 to 36; sold everywhere for $7. ' . Twenty first-class solid Sole Leather Traveling Trunks; best make; with Excelsior lock and finest nickel plated and brass trimmings; also linen duck cover; worth from $18 to $2$; will go at Si 2 for choice. Genuine Alligator Satchels from $1. 25 up. t Substantial Leather Bound Telescopes from 65c up. LAP ROBES ! 2,000 Handsome Buggy Lap Robes will be closed out at 49c; value75c. FLY NETS ! 1,500 Good Quality Horse Fly Nets, worth $1, will be closed out at 44c. KAUFMANNS', Fifth Ave.and.Smithfield St. I'taw"""""""""""""""""""""""'"-
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